It may still be late spring outside, but it’s always Halloween in our hearts. Though we’re counting down the days to spooky season, we just can’t wait to share some of our frighteningly favorite new titles coming up later this year! From witches to skeletons to deliciously creepy confections, our frontlist Halloween books run the gamut.
For hit YouTuber MrBallen’s nearly 9 million(!) fans, MrBallen Presents: Strange, Dark & Mysterious collects nine strange but true tales in a vivid graphic novel format. Perfect for telling scary stories in the dark, this book will be a must-have for anyone who enjoys falling down mysterious YouTube rabbit holes.
Wednesday fans, rejoice! The iconic Addams family daughter has finally made it to PRH. Journalers who enjoy Wednesday’s dark wit will find a macabre kinship in the beautifully packaged Wednesday: The Official Nightshade Society Journal. And kitchen-savvy Addams fans looking to host their own Rave’N Ball, Freaksgiving Feast, or Secret Society Social will find gothic culinary inspiration in The Official Wednesday Cookbook! Vegetarian and pescatarian offerings abound, of course, as well as substitutes for dishes that use gluten, dairy, or ritualistic murder—with torturously tasty photographs for all the recipes.
For anyone who’s ever been curious about what it’s really like in Hell, Michigan, what secrets lie behind Turkey’s ancient Pluto Gate, or why Turkmenistan’s Gate of Hell is perpetually aflame, Go to Hell is the otherworldly travel guide you’ve been seeking! With a gorgeous black and red cover featuring illustrations of ghouls, bats, and creatures from the underworld, this is the perfect seasonal coffee table book.
Witches Run Amok is our top pick for anyone whose spooky season includes a nostalgic Halloween movie marathon. Fans of the Disney cult classic Hocus Pocus will be thrilled to finally dive into the oral history behind this Halloween staple! Witches Run Amok is a love letter to the film’s millions of devoted fans and a fascinating read for anyone who wants to understand how Hocus Pocus became a pop culture phenomenon, featuring interviews from the cast and creative team.
And for practicing witches, The Witch’s Workshop is an indispensable guide to creating your own personalized magical toolkit! From candles and incense to inks and powders, readers will learn all the techniques they need to craft their own ritual tools, with step-by-step instructions and luscious photographs for over 60 projects.
Check out these titles and more of our upcoming Halloween favorites down below!
