Sure, it’s fun getting wasted and dressing up in a skanky costume for Halloween, but it’s also okay to indulge the intellectual Penn student lurking under that Party Ivy facade. This Halloween season, curl up on a rainy day with some hot chocolate (or tea, if you really want to be fancy about it), and some spooky reading of your choice.
CLASSY
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Robert Louis Stevenson A twisted mystery concerning the relationship between the saintly Dr. Jekyll and horrific Mr. Hyde.
The Hound of the Baskervilles Arthur Conan Doyle Another way to get excited for Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes. This spooky crime novel has Sherlock and Watson racing against time to save Lord Baskerville from the dreaded Baskerville curse — death by a giant, ghostly hound.
The Woman in Black Susan Hill A classic ghost story, complete with a menacing spirit who haunts a small, isolated town.
The Picture of Dorian Gray Oscar Wilde The Faustian tale of young man who gives up his soul to ensure his physical beauty will never fade.
CAMPY
Blue Bloods Melissa de la Cruz Think Twilight meets Gossip Girl. This series features Manhattan’s most powerful and exclusive social circle, which is, coincidentally, an ancient group of vampires.
The Zombie Survival Guide Max Brooks You never know when zombies might attack! It's best to be prepared, and this book tells you how. Step one: invest in an M1 carbine and a machete.
Dead in the West Joe R. Lansdale A zombie western, this novel has the best of both worlds — a heroic lone ranger out to save a cursed town and outrageous zombie gore.
Zombie Haiku: Good Poetry For Your ... Brains Ryan Mecum This says it all: "Biting into heads/is much harder than it looks./The skull is feisty"
