Published 18:27 IST, October 21st 2019

Scary books: Top 5 books to read if you are a fan of the horror genre

Scary books are available abundantly at book stores across the globe. Take a look at the top five must-read scary books this Halloween season. Read on

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Scary books aren’t very often most favourable genre from a reers perspective, as it might give one sleepless night. However, if you are someone who enjoys being terrified or you wish to step into world of horror, n se best-sellers scary vels are worth your time. With Halloween approaching on October 31, 2019, you need to indulge in se fictional horror books that shouldn't be missed.

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1. Exorcist

One of earliest and cult-favourite books written in horror genre is Exorcist. It was written by an American author William Peter Blatty, who took inspiration from a real-life event that occurred back in 1950. book was published in year 1971 and became a huge success. In fact, a film was me under same title too and did exceedingly well at box-office across globe.

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2. Baby Teeth

Lately, book has mand to garner a lot of attention from reers all around world for its interesting story and exceptional writing. Baby Teeth is written by Zoje St and was minated for 2018 Goodres Choice Awards. In fact, it also mand to be in world-rewned Forbes list of ' five best horror books of 2018-2019'.

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3. Cabin At End Of World

Ar book which is a must-re book for those who enjoy scary books and movies is Cabin At End Of World.  book revolves around story of a gay couple who set out on a vacation. But to ir dismay y encounter some petrifying series of events, transforming a happy jaunt into a horrific one. vel also won 'Writers Association’s Bram Stroker Award' in 2019.

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4. Ghost Story

Written by an American velist Peter Straub, Ghost Story is one of most popular books in horror genre. book was published while commencing a new year, on January 1, 1979. It is an all-time best-selling horror vel by author. A movie under same title was released in 1981, directed by John Irwin.

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5. Haunting Of Hill House

An encyclopedia of terror, it is touted amongst dreed horror books of all times. Written by rewned author Shirley Jackson, it is ar best selling horror vel. book became such a success that later it got culminated into a movie and Netflix series.

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13:23 IST, October 21st 2019