"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As the weather turns cooler and spooky season gets underway, it's not uncommon for readers to gravitate towards a seasonally appropriate cozy autumn read.

Halloween is almost here, and that means it’s time for ghosts, supernatural creatures and, of course, witches. Perhaps the most famous written work about witches is Arthur Miller’s 1953 play, The Crucible—a fictional account of the famed Salem Witch Trials—but there are plenty more witchy books out there.

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If you’re a book lover willing to lose a little sleep this fall, we’ve compiled a list of the latest and forthcoming titles that’ll pair well with the spooky season. Some particularly terrifying, creepy and suspenseful books hitting bookshop shelves this fall include a graphic and grotesque short story collection,

Let’s have fun and list 7 classic books to read for Halloween. A big thank you to Pan Macmillian for inspiring many of the books on this list. Also, this list will only feature