
I’ve been hosting Lite Reads since 2018, and I have no wish to stop. It is always a pleasure to share short stories, explore the ideas within them, and see what others comment about them here and on social media. Here at The Feminist Bibliothecary, I have always loved hosting Lite Reads, our weekly short story club.

Garrity, illustrated by Christopher Baldwin The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor by Shaenon K. Note: I’ve personally read and enjoyed all of them, but I’ll note any stories that were intended for younger readers (although I recommend them for older readers as well, middle grade comics are an amazing way to get the full Halloween experience without having to have the pants scared off of you), as well as which stories are more for older teens or adults. I’ve put together this list of graphic novels that have great Halloween vibes without being intense horror stories. I’m also aware of many people who enjoy this time of year without enjoying horror as a genre at all.


While I do love horror, I think sometimes I just want wholesome Halloween vibes or things that feel spooky without getting into anything too horrifying. Spooky Season is one of my favourite times of year! I love the excuse to engage in all my favourite spooky media and while I don’t ignore those things the rest of the year it’s really great to be so focused.
