Oscar Almonte Espinal

Halloween is right around the corner, which translates to that time of the year when people get to be at their most grotesque nature. Many will be turning to movies and shows this Halloween season to get some spooky vibes since they can’t go out onto the streets.

If there is one thing that Halloween lacks in America, it is diversity in regards to representation in pop culture. Thankfully, these past few years, there has been an introduction of diverse spooky films entering the main stream, showing that there truly is an audience out there for these diverse productions; Get Out, Us, and Antebellum are just a few films to name.

While movies are great, books have also stood their ground in achieving some Halloween spooky vibes. Unlike films, diverse spooky books have been out there for years now. However, they are often over shadowed by the mainstream books by authors such as Edgar Allen Poe and Stephen King.

Here are some diverse spooky books to add to your list this Halloween:

Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor

Following the death of a witch in a small town in Mexico, this exhilarating novel plays with the supernatural which creates a story that feels terrifying, but at the same time incredibly truthful.

My Sister The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

If the title is not enough to give you the spooky vibes then you need to be immersed in this uniquely written book that will take the reader in an extraordinary ride. Set in Nigeria and following a sister who is trying to cope with her youngest sister murderous habit, there isn’t a book like this one out in the market.

When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole

A spellbinding book that will keep anyone at the edge of their seats, this mystery thriller will keep you guessing until you turn the to last page. Tackling themes of gentrification and race, this book will give you an unforgettable experience.

Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

This debut book is one to read in order to understand the emotions that it will insight on the reader. A collection of stories set in a near dystopian future, each story in this collection has some element of spookiness that will make chills run through your body.

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Toni Morrison is a staple in American literature, there isn’t anything that she can’t do. In her most acclaimed book, Beloved, Morrison tells the story of a ghost coming back questioning the decision of its murderer. This book is frightening, but at the same time sublime and honest.