Spooky Season Reads: Woman’s World Book Club’s Best Halloween Picks for October 22 to October 28

With autumn in full swing, we’re serving up a batch of delightfully seasonal reads perfect for a night by a bonfire under the stars or curled up on the couch with a pumpkin spice latte. From an eerie 1920s historical fiction to a sweet fall romance and a bewitching fantasy to a page-turning whodunit, we’ve got a good book to suit every book lover!

For the week of October 22 to October 28, you’ll find Celestine Martin’s latest, Deja Brew, which sweeps readers off their feet in a second-chance romance. Go back in time to 1921 in The Haunting of Moscow House by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore, when spirits of deceased family members awaken, and two sisters must uncover the truth of their family’s past. Don’t miss Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood starring a witch, who must prove herself or she risks losing her powers forever, along with The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner, a twisty whodunnit that follows a librarian who enlists a priest to help her find a killer and cast a demon out of town. Plus: impress guests at your Halloween soirée with spooky and delicious recipes from Food to Die For: Recipes and Stories from America’s Most Legendary Haunted Places by Amy Bruni for a memorable night of fun!

Keep scrolling for the entire list of Woman’s World Book Club recommendations for the week of October 22 to October 28.

Historical fiction with a spooky twist

‘The Haunting of Moscow House’ by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore

Readers are taken back to 1921 post-revolutionary Russia in this eerie tale. When a group of Bolsheviks takes over Irina and Lili Goliteva’s family mansion in Moscow, the sisters are ordered to move into the cramped attic. Soon, the spirits of their deceased family members awaken, and one of the officials is found dead. As secrets come to light, the two sisters must dig for answers.

Romance but make it witchy season

‘Deja Brew’ by Celestine Martin

Whimsical charm, wishes, second-chance romance…Celestine Martin’s latest novel has it all. Chef Sirena Caraway is having a tough time: Her magic cooking powers are diminished and she failed to land a big job. So she makes a wish for a second chance to fix her life just before midnight. When she wakes up, she gets to redo the month of October and reunite with her crush, Gus. Will Sirena’s second chance lead her to true love?

Fantasy full of whimsy

‘Rewitched’ by Lucy Jane Wood

Picturesque fall settings, a cast of memorable characters and magical adventure meld in this bewitching novel. Belladonna Blackthorn hasn’t felt her witchy powers in a while, so when she receives a summons from her coven for a trial that will test her magical abilities, she’s a little concerned. If she can’t prove herself, she’ll lose her abilities forever. She must rely on a circle of friends—and one handsome watchman—to hone her skills.

A cozy mystery

‘The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society’ by C.M. Waggoner

This fantastical whodunit follows librarian Sherry Pinkwhistle, who keeps discovering bodies—and solving crimes in her village. When her cat, Lord Thomas Crowell, is possessed by a demon, she enlists the local priest and the “Demon-Hunting Society” to track down the culprit and cast the demon out of town. It’s like the classic TV show Murder, She Wrote—with a supernatural twist!

Nonfiction

‘Food to Die For: Recipes and Stories from America’s Most Legendary Haunted Places’ by Amy Bruni

Uncover deliciously festive recipes, spooky stories and historic photographs from haunted locations in this new cookbook by paranormal investigator, author and podcaster Amy Bruni! She takes readers on tours of ghost towns and hotels and shares spooky stories and tantalizing recipes—like Southern Fried Chicken from the Missouri State Penitentiary and Sheboygan Asylum Caesar Salad. A delight for foodies and thrill-seekers alike!