books to read this spooky season 🎃📚🍁
barnes and noble is stocked with awesome spooky and macabre books this season! these are all from a little showcase table they had on morbid curiosities and there are so many more on there :)
🔥 smoke gets in your eyes by caitlin doughty: this books looks so super interesting to me! it’s all from the perspective of the author, i think, and she is the one telling about all of the morbid things that she wondered and found out while working at a crematory.
⛏️ the icepick surgeon: murder, fraud, sabotage, piracy, and other dastardly deeds perpetrated in the name of science by sam kean: okay im such a history nerd and love everything macabre so this story collection of tales from the past of messed up things that have happened in the name of science looks insane.
🔪 the butchering art by lindsey fitzharris: another history one but that’s pretty much everything macabre! this one is all about the history of surgery and the discoveries that led to modern medicine working as well as it does. this story focuses on a specific surgeon, joseph lister, who comes up with the idea that germs are the reason for infection and helps develop antiseptics for the future of medicine! so cool :)
🩸 lady killers: deadly women throughout history by tori telfer: my boyfriend got me this one and i cannot wait to read it! this book challenges the stereotype that all serial killers in history have been male and none of them are female. this goes through stories about female serial killers in history and shows just how crazy they can be as well
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As autumn unfolds, the chilling atmosphere invites us to explore literature that reflects the eerie season. This year's selection of spooky reads features genres ranging from historical horror to true crime, captivating readers who appreciate the darker sides of storytelling. ‘Smoke Gets in Your Eyes’ by Caitlin Doughty offers a unique perspective on death and mortality through her experiences working in a crematory. It’s both thought-provoking and poignant, appealing to anyone interested in the complexities of life and death. In ‘The Icepick Surgeon’ by Sam Kean, readers can delve into gruesome tales of historical science gone awry. This anthology not only entertains but educates, spotlighting how ethical considerations were often overlooked in the quest for knowledge. Lindsey Fitzharris’s ‘The Butchering Art’ tells the gripping story of Joseph Lister, whose revolutionary ideas changed the field of surgery forever. This fascinating account of medical history reveals the critical role germs play in health, making it a must-read for medical enthusiasts. Lastly, Tori Telfer’s ‘Lady Killers’ challenges traditional narratives by exploring the lives of female serial killers throughout history, proving that women have a complex — and often sinister — role in crime. With these selections, readers are sure to find the perfect book to celebrate the spooky season while delving into the macabre and mysterious! As you prepare your reading list, don’t forget to check out your local Barnes & Noble for more thrilling finds. Happy reading this fall!
Recommendations for deathly scary books? I like them to scare me good😂