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Cozy Reads for Crisp Nights: Perfect Books for Fall
Cozy Reads for Crisp Nights: Perfect Books for Fall
As the nights grow longer and the air turns crisp, it’s time to curl up with stories made for autumn. From The Night Circus’s midnight magic to The Secret History’s dark... Read more...
6 Spooktacular Halloween Party Games to Bring Your Night to Life
6 Spooktacular Halloween Party Games to Bring Your Night to Life
Hosting a Halloween party? From mummy wraps to murder mysteries, here are 6 spooktacular games to keep your guests screaming (with laughter) all night long!  Read more...
When Tricks Go Wrong: Halloween Pranks That Failed
When Tricks Go Wrong: Halloween Pranks That Failed
Halloween is the one night of the year where mischief is not only allowed, it’s encouraged. A bit of fake cobweb here, a rubber spider there, a harmless jump scare... Read more...
Top 5 Spooky Books for Young Readers
Top 5 Spooky Books for Young Readers
Looking for the perfect spooky stories for young readers this Halloween?  We’ve rounded up our Top 5 Spooky Books for Kids and Teens, from mischievous ghosts and haunted fields to... Read more...
Horror Board Games Perfect for the Spooky Season
Horror Board Games Perfect for the Spooky Season
This spooky season, skip the horror movies and bring the scares to your table! From the VHS chaos of Atmosfear to the haunted halls of Betrayal at House on the... Read more...
Jilly Cooper (1937–2025): A Life of Wit, Warmth and Page-Turning Pleasure
Jilly Cooper (1937–2025): A Life of Wit, Warmth and Page-Turning Pleasure
Shelf Indulgence remembers Dame Jilly Cooper (1937–2025) — bestselling author of Riders, Rivals and the Rutshire Chronicles, whose witty, big-hearted novels defined an era of popular British fiction. Read our... Read more...
A Kindred Spirit in Cotton: Meet Evil Bungle Tees
A Kindred Spirit in Cotton: Meet Evil Bungle Tees
You know how we love a clever literary twist?Our friends at Evil Bungle Tees turn classic books (and Britain’s funniest place names) into smart, sustainable T-shirts. Perfect for readers who... Read more...
The Scariest Books to Keep You Up at Night
The Scariest Books to Keep You Up at Night
Ready for a fright? We’ve rounded up 10 of the Scariest Books of All Time, from haunted houses and gothic classics to modern nightmares that will keep you awake long after... Read more...
Halloween Around the World: How Different Cultures Mark the “Thin” Time of Year
Halloween Around the World: How Different Cultures Mark the “Thin” Time of Year
Whether you call it Samhain, All Saints, Día de Muertos, Fèt Gede, or simply “Halloween,” this season invites us to look back with warmth and look forward with light. Celebrate... Read more...
Halloween 101: Origins, Traditions & Must-Read Books
Halloween 101: Origins, Traditions & Must-Read Books
From ancient Celtic Samhain to today’s jack-o’-lanterns, Halloween’s story is a journey of fire, folklore, and festive mischief. Dive into our quick guide plus a curated list of must-read Halloween... Read more...
Lesser-Known Debuts: Big Careers That Started Small
Lesser-Known Debuts: Big Careers That Started Small
Every household name was once an unknown on a wobbly first rung. Some authors launched with tiny print runs; others self-published or wrote early books most readers have never heard... Read more...