Must-read Horror Books to have Goosebumps

Here are some recommendations of some horror must-read books that are sure to give readers a thrill:

1. "The Shining" by Stephen King

This classic novel follows a family's stay at the sinister Overlook Hotel, where the father's descent into madness puts everyone in danger.

2. "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson

This atmospheric novel tells the story of four people who stay in a haunted house to study its paranormal activity.

3. "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

This classic Gothic horror novel follows the story of the vampire Count Dracula as he terrorizes England.

4. "The Exorcist" by William Peter Blatty

This novel follows the demonic possession of a 12-year-old girl and the efforts to exorcize the demon from her body.

5. "The Silence of the Lambs" by Thomas Harris

This thriller novel features FBI agent Clarice Starling and her interactions with serial killer Hannibal Lecter.

6. "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood 

While not strictly horror, this dystopian novel paints a terrifying picture of a theocratic society where women's rights are severely restricted.

7. "The Girl Next Door" by Jack Ketchum 

This novel is based on a real-life case of child abuse and torture in a suburban neighborhood in Indiana.

8. "The Call of Cthulhu" by H.P. Lovecraft 

This classic horror story features an ancient god-like creature that causes madness and death in those who encounter it.

9. "House of Leaves" by Mark Z. Danielewski 

This experimental novel features a house that is bigger on the inside than on the outside, with impossible geography and strange occurrences.

10. "Pet Sematary" by Stephen King 

This novel tells the story of a family that discovers an ancient burial ground that can bring the dead back to life, with horrific consequences.

These horror must-read books will keep readers on the edge of their seats with their suspenseful plots and terrifying imagery.