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Spine-Chilling Book Giveaway!

October 26, 2009 11:28 AM EDT (Updated: October 30, 2009 11:09 AM EDT)
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Gather is giving away a set of Hachette's spooky books for those of you who enjoy a spine-chilling read. You could win all of the following books:

For a chance to win, tell us your favorite spooky book. Gather will select three people who comment by Sunday, November 1st to win. As a special bonus, winners may receive a copy of Ted Dekker’s next book, “The Bride Collector” with their book prize pack!

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One entry per person who participates in the chat. No purchase necessary. See official rules.
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Comments: 144

donna f. Oct 26, 2009, 11:31am EDT
My favorite spooky book is Stephen King's "The Stand"...I've read it so many times, my copy is dog-eared and worn, but it never fails to give me the willies.
My all time, favorite Spooky read is Stephan King's "IT". I love that book. My copy has been replaced twice, as it had gotten so battered over the years. I first read it in high school, along with many of King's other novels and short stories.
Denise W. Oct 26, 2009, 11:34am EDT
Ugh I forgot about IT. Can't sleep clowns will eat me
Janet "Jax" B. Oct 29, 2009, 10:41pm EDT
I just LOVED that book.
Amy C. Oct 26, 2009, 11:31am EDT
It was my favorite scary book. I like stephen king and it was enough to make me hate clowns forever. I must say Stephen King has a way to keep you reading even though you might be too scared to move from the spot you are sitting!

Would love to read these spooky books!
lynn a. Oct 26, 2009, 11:31am EDT
This is a great give away. Bet there is a lot of interest in this one. My husband loves scary books.
Denise W. Oct 26, 2009, 11:32am EDT
I loved alot of books by John Saul. So I will say When The Wind Blows.
Amy C. Oct 26, 2009, 11:32am EDT
lol Heather I agree! GREAT BOOK!
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Oct 26, 2009, 11:33am EDT
My fav is also a Steven King book "IT"
Its scares me every time i read it.
Elizabeth V. Oct 26, 2009, 11:34am EDT
Brother! I was going to say Steven King's THE STAND, too. Well, how about his MISERY? That one made my legs hurt!
♠~Dnbuster~♠ ~. Oct 26, 2009, 11:39am EDT
I like Misery also!
donna f. Oct 26, 2009, 11:40am EDT
Elizabeth...I'm your #1 Fan...lol
ann c. Oct 26, 2009, 11:40am EDT
While not my favorite "scary" book The Exorcist by William Blatty was one of the scariest books I ever read. I read it before the movie came out and I was so scared that I didn't even want the book in my house so I threw it in the trash after I read it.
Lori F. Oct 26, 2009, 11:41am EDT
John Saul's Suffer the Children and Where are the children.

The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe

Dracula by Bram Stoker

The Masque of the Red Death by Poe
Lori A Oct 26, 2009, 11:47am EDT
Wow so many spooky books . I usually only read spooky books or mysteries . I have a boat load of favorite spooky books . everyone on Gather knows I love the spooky lol here is a short list of really good spooky reads -Ghost Road blues by Jonathan Maberry- Haunted by Heather Graham-Midnight voices by John Saul-Cemetery of angels by Noel Hynd-The Dwelling by Susie Moloney-Beheath the ravens moon by Emily Laforge -Haunted by Tamara Thorne -to name a few -It would be wonderful to win these I have not read any of them and would love to read review them.
Kat W. Oct 26, 2009, 11:48am EDT
"The Shining" by Stephen King and The Short Stories of Edgar Allen Poe
jenn g. Oct 26, 2009, 12:00pm EDT
i love stephen king books. my favorite would have to be rose madder
Tiffany v. Oct 26, 2009, 12:11pm EDT
I adore Stephen King and Dean Koontz. My favs are Green Mile, Carrie, and Kujo.
CC Miranda the artrat (or am i?) Oct 26, 2009, 12:29pm EDT
John Saul's suffer the children
Sheila P. Oct 26, 2009, 12:44pm EDT
My favorite book is and was "Offspring" by Jack Ketchum. I have read this book several times and it still keeps me up at night. When I start this book, I will not out it down until I am finished. There was a part two of this book but it is not as scary as the first one. My favorite horror author was Stephen King until I read this book.
Nellie (The Bad Santa of Gather) Oct 26, 2009, 5:15pm EDT
Did you read the sequel? If not..ohhh be prepared!
John Haake Oct 26, 2009, 12:45pm EDT
My favorite "spooky-chills" author is Daphne du Maurier. Not as well know but several of her stories (short and novels) have been made into movies: "The Birds", "Rebecca", etc. Some of her lesser known short stories are really really creepy.
Janet "Jax" B. Oct 29, 2009, 10:42pm EDT
Oh yes....she has some great creepy books and short stories.
Linda T. Oct 26, 2009, 12:50pm EDT
"IT" by Stephen King is a book that still gives me the creeps.
norene t. Oct 26, 2009, 12:53pm EDT
I liked Carrie by steven king and nearly jumped out of my seat at the end of the movie when it came out!
Marianne R. Oct 26, 2009, 1:03pm EDT
I don't read a lot of spooky type stories, but one of my old favorites was Stephen King's Pet Semetary. Something about that cat always gave me chills.
Deborah Sloan Oct 26, 2009, 1:15pm EDT
I have to say The Shining was at the top of my list. Very Scary.
Angel sent from God Secret Sisters Oct 26, 2009, 1:43pm EDT
Egdar Ellen Poe s Short stories
And Pet Semetary Stephen King.
Rachel W. Oct 26, 2009, 1:59pm EDT
I don't normally read spooky books so I'd have to say Tears of Rage, The Adam Walsh story. It creeps me out that someone could do those things to a child. I can't imagine the feelings and emotions his poor parents went through.
Shannon W Oct 26, 2009, 2:11pm EDT
Several of Stephen King's books are favorite scary books to read!
rainne chandler Oct 26, 2009, 2:29pm EDT
i am sorry but when i read scary books at night i wont get up to go to the bathroom by my self so i have to do my read during the day lol my man makes fun of me all the time about this i love to read about real hauntings
Tara C. Oct 26, 2009, 2:39pm EDT
My favorite has to be It from Stephen King. It is so scary. I love anything by Stephen Kind too. He is awesome!
The Odd Thomas books are great for spooky... but I think my most favorite is Stephen King's Salem's Lot, I read it when I was 16... it was my first Stephen King book and I couldn't put it down!
Mary L. Oct 26, 2009, 3:40pm EDT
Definitely IT!!!!! The book plus the movies were enough to scare me.
Betty F. Oct 26, 2009, 3:43pm EDT
Anything by Stephen King will do it to me, but Misery has to top my scary list.
Bryan B. Oct 26, 2009, 4:50pm EDT
Desperation by Stephen King or Blood Dreams by Kay Hooper
Barbara G. Oct 26, 2009, 5:05pm EDT
I'm a fan of spooky novels. I've read them most of my life. I've read some of Stephen Kings.....loved Salem's Lot. I really like John Saul's spooky books as well. But my all time favorite spooky story is not by any famous writer.....sorry I can't remember who wrote it now. But anyway, it's called "The Woman in Black." I love it. Then a movie was made from the book......for awhile there it was very rare and hard to get and very expensive. Finally I was able to get a copy. Most people gave it great reviews. I, however, liked the book better and found it to be more scary. Maybe it's just me, but I loved the book!
Nellie (The Bad Santa of Gather) Oct 26, 2009, 5:22pm EDT
I think there are actually two books that I have found that actually gave me the chills. One is Jack Ketchum's The Girl Next Door. It is loosely based on a true story about a young girl being abducted (from the neighbors) and the terrifying events that happen to her. The other is by J.F. Gonzalas, Survivor. The scenerio of that whole book is terrifying from beginning to end. It is a book about "what would you do if....." and of course, it touches base on one of the most terrifying things for a pregnant woman. The one thing I loved about Survivor is that J.F.'s story actually started out as short story, but readers wanted more...so he gave it to them...and he really gave it to them.
Duckie 1 Oct 26, 2009, 5:34pm EDT

I always loved being scared by the likes of E.A. Poe's stories but there was one book that gave me pure heebie-jeebies. I don't know why but Jay Anson's "The Amityville Horror" was so horrific I could not finish the book. I'd take it up, read a little bit and then throw it down with my skin crawling. I could not watch the movie, either!
Mary G. Oct 26, 2009, 6:10pm EDT
Several of these I won't read at night makes my hair stand up.
Darcy O. Oct 26, 2009, 6:29pm EDT
It would be The Shining by Stephen King.
M. G. Oct 26, 2009, 7:04pm EDT
The Stand still scares me. Stephen Kings books before he was hurt. I love Dean Koontz also.
lisa marchal Oct 26, 2009, 8:15pm EDT
Pet Cemetary has always freaked me out.. Gotta love Stephen king
Joanne Vicente Oct 26, 2009, 8:23pm EDT
I love spooky books! I think Stephen King's The Stand scared me most, because I read it while I was in the hospital with pneumonia, and the villain was a similar disease!
Pam H. Oct 26, 2009, 9:39pm EDT
Pet Semetary for me also by Stephen King.
dee b. Oct 26, 2009, 9:47pm EDT
Although its been awhile since I read a good book, many of the ones from Stephen were the best. But the spookiest by far had to be the Excorsist. Then I topped it off by seeing the movie. I'm sure it still would make me shudder, and thats now easy to do.
dee b. Oct 26, 2009, 9:48pm EDT
meant to say "not easy too do."
Pam H. Oct 26, 2009, 9:51pm EDT
Needful Things by Stephen King was another scarey one for me.
Marsha S. Oct 26, 2009, 11:31pm EDT
I have to say anything by Stephen King...the first book I read by him happened to be Gerald's Game
Jennifer G. Oct 27, 2009, 12:17am EDT
My favourite spooky book is Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist. There is just something about it that is so spine-chillingly beautiful!
Kelly M. Oct 27, 2009, 1:13am EDT
Thinner by Stephen King
Vikki M. Oct 27, 2009, 3:18pm EDT
I love Stephen King and Dean Koontz. If forced to pick just one, I'd have to agree with the others above who chose "The Stand".
cadi w. Oct 27, 2009, 3:44pm EDT
Secret Window, Secret Garden - Stephen King
Larry W. Oct 27, 2009, 10:23pm EDT
i have had some scary moments in my life.
Trish A. Oct 28, 2009, 12:27am EDT
Rebecca is a spooky book that has stuck with me since I read it in high school. I also loved a collection of Poe's stories.
April H. Oct 28, 2009, 1:12am EDT
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is my all time favorite spooky story.
d d. Oct 28, 2009, 10:54am EDT
stephen king's "It"....
Desire Hendricks Oct 28, 2009, 12:18pm EDT
Edgar Allen Poe is my favorite horror writer. My favorite Poe stories are The Cask of Amontialldo, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Fall of the House of Usher, and the The Pit and the Pendulum. I first read his stories when I was in 5th grade. They had me quaking in my boots. I also enjoy Stephen King's writing.

Does anyone have a female horror fiction writer that they would recommend--other than fellow Gather member A.F. Stewart that is.... ;-).
Kimberli T. Oct 28, 2009, 1:29pm EDT
As a teen I read Frank Peretti books. 'The Oath' was probably the biggest creepy book for me. Even today I find myself drawn to his though provoking style of writing. And I for sure do not agree with the religious beliefs he presents. But he is a good writer.
Amy L. Oct 28, 2009, 5:58pm EDT
The Picture of Dorian Gray.
amy r. Oct 28, 2009, 6:30pm EDT
I am definitely partial to Violin, (Anne Rice).
Sarah (I want points) Oct 28, 2009, 6:34pm EDT
I like end of the world books. I think they are pretty spooky. Like Life As We Knew It. I also am enjoying the Twilight Series.
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Oct 28, 2009, 6:35pm EDT
The Exorcist is still the scariest book and movie that I have ever seen. I am still frightened to this very day by the movie which I can not bear to see.
Annmarie B. Oct 28, 2009, 6:36pm EDT
My favorite spooky book was The Serial Killer Files by Harold Schechter
Jessica Jene Oct 28, 2009, 6:41pm EDT
Dr. Seuss scares the hell out of me
Tanya Mitchell Oct 28, 2009, 6:44pm EDT
Oh I love to read, especially scary books!
Patti B. Oct 28, 2009, 6:46pm EDT
Favorite scary book: Cycle of The Werewolf by: Stephen King
Holly K. Oct 28, 2009, 6:52pm EDT
My favorite scary book is "It" by Stephen King.
Denise B. Oct 28, 2009, 6:52pm EDT
besides Poe, I'm more of a mystery reader than a horror fan, but I would love to win these for my BIL, he is a big fan of Stephen King and had read all his book, I enjoyed his "Green Mile" series though - it fed my paranormal interest and was a good story
Shannon B. Oct 28, 2009, 7:06pm EDT
My favorite spooky book is Phantoms by Dean Koontz. It was the first book of his I ever read, a real nail biter, and I could not put it down. Stinger by Robert McGammon was another really good one..
Amber C. Oct 28, 2009, 7:56pm EDT
Frank Peretti, mostly known for his scary adult thrillers, wrote a teen series probably about fifteen years ago. I bought each book, one by one, because they were so good, but scary! I read them in class so often (under the guise of a history book) my book phobia friends asked to read them. Then I got THEM hooked.
Suze P. Oct 28, 2009, 8:03pm EDT
I'd have to say that I'm not a huge reader of spooky books..but I like an occasional scare. I read Carrie years and years ago and loved it, definitely creepy.. but havent read a Stephen King book since..he scares me! LOL I looove Anne Rice books though..read all the Vampire Chronicles books twice..but I think my favorite would have to be from the Mayfair Chronicles.. "The Witching Hour". That whole series is fabulous!

I just started the Twilight series, finally, after finishing a great book that I totally loved, called "the Thirteenth Tale"..sooo good! My next read, after I finish the Twilight series, will be "The Historian"..already have it sitting on my TBR pile, it looks really good..cant wait to read it.
Penny Switzer Oct 28, 2009, 8:34pm EDT
I would have to say the complete works of H.P. Lovecraft. What a twisted mind!! But a must read for all enthusiasts!
Heather ~of the Whippets~ M. Oct 28, 2009, 8:53pm EDT
Dracula is one of my favorite spooky books. It's not really scary, but it does have a nice atmosphere. What can I say? I've been reading vampire books since I was in first or second grade.
Michelle S. Oct 28, 2009, 9:03pm EDT
when i was a kid, i read the dark shadows books (also a soap opera in the late 60's early 70's). i guess stephen king would have to be at the top of the list like most people. not sure which book i would pick as a favorite. :)
member 1234 Oct 28, 2009, 9:24pm EDT
Misery is an awesome book!!
karen h. Oct 28, 2009, 9:33pm EDT
the legend of sleepy hollow
Jen K. Oct 28, 2009, 10:01pm EDT
I would have to say Pet Cemetary
Terri S. Oct 28, 2009, 10:16pm EDT
The Shining and Misery by Stephen King!
Christina L. Oct 28, 2009, 10:17pm EDT
Weird, we just posted the same books a minute apart!
Terri S. Oct 28, 2009, 10:42pm EDT
I love those books! The movies are great also.
Christina L. Oct 28, 2009, 10:17pm EDT
Anything by Stephen King is scary. Two of my faves are "The Shining" and "Misery." They are both two of my fave scary movies as well! I also like stories by Poe.
Teresa W. Oct 28, 2009, 10:26pm EDT
Stephen King's anything is scary but the one that bothered me most is a short, can't remember the name, about one of those monkey toys that was a sitting monkey that claps it's hands/cymbals together. It was so creepy, I have never forgotten the poor dog, gross.
Tory H. Oct 28, 2009, 10:30pm EDT
Dracula by Bram Stoker is always a classic. I need to read more scary books, though, it's been a while!
Rita j. Oct 28, 2009, 10:44pm EDT
I would have to say Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz is about vampires and it one of those book you just can't put down
Clive Barker's Cabal. The movie Nightbreed was based on it. I enjoy Barker's stories and artwork.
Janet "Jax" B. Oct 29, 2009, 10:43pm EDT
Barker has a lot of scary books.
Selena Massey Oct 29, 2009, 12:24am EDT
Edgar Allen Poe Stories Are The Best!!!!!
tammie p. Oct 29, 2009, 12:54am EDT
oh my...i would say hands down that the scariest book i have read was "IT" bu steven king. i had to work night turn at the hospital and i keep seeing these things coming from under the beds. it's when i screamed that they had a problem with me! oh was it funny. well not then but now it is
Eunice Fisher Oct 29, 2009, 1:02am EDT
Stephen King's books are my favorite scary books. "Needful Things" is probably my favorite.
Heather Johnson Oct 29, 2009, 1:15am EDT
My favorite scary book is actually a trilogy called The Sign of Seven Trilogy by Nora Roberts. She doesn't always write scary books but these are the perfect thing to read around Halloween time. I loved them!
Lillian L. Oct 29, 2009, 5:11am EDT
I think some of the scariest are short stories by E.A. Poe like The Tell-Tale Heart and the Pit and the Pendulum. Also, anything by Stephen King is scary, but if I had to select one, it would probably be Pet Sematary, if for no other reason than I enjoy books that feature cats, like the Cat Who and Midnight Louie series.
Jerry S. Oct 29, 2009, 6:56am EDT
I still go wi th Stephen King's Cujo stands out but anything by him can give anyone nightmares.
Kelly K ~ ready for the New Year ~ Oct 29, 2009, 9:21am EDT
Any Stephen King Book, but my all time Fav scary book is "It"
that gives me goosebumps every time I read it.
Sandre M. Oct 29, 2009, 9:53am EDT
This is a tough question since I'm a big Stephen King fan, but I think my favorite spooky book is actually "Harvest Home" by Thomas Tryon. That was scary!
nesha j. Oct 29, 2009, 12:12pm EDT
My favorite scary book is wait til helen comes it's about a ghost story about alittle girl and it was scary
Sharon R. Oct 29, 2009, 12:15pm EDT
Grimm's Fairy Tales - until I discovered Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and John Saul!!!
I normally don't get too freaked out by scary books - but 'Salem's Lot was my first Stephen King and it still scares me today - I couldn't put my feet down out of the chair or let even a finger stick out over the side of the chair/couch/bed when I was reading it. It still creeps me out to this day - about 30 years later.
I haven't read any of the books listed here so would absolutely love to read them.
Sharon R. Oct 29, 2009, 12:21pm EDT
Hmmmm! I just submitted and *poof* it disappeared in cyber space.
Rather than going thru all that again - am just going to give my answer
Grimm's Fairy Tales when young - Stephen King now - especially 'Salem's Lot!
Sharon R. Oct 29, 2009, 12:22pm EDT
ooookkkaaayyy! Now both posts are there! *sigh* I just love glitches!!!
sheila h. Oct 29, 2009, 12:55pm EDT
Stephen King's The Stand ...read it in my teens and still have the first edition volume..
it made an impression..and while perusing it once more as an adult the metaphor of societal corruption more chilling..
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Oct 29, 2009, 1:01pm EDT
I'm particular to "Pet Cemetary" by Stephen King
Winona Morris Oct 29, 2009, 1:04pm EDT
My favorite spooky book is hard.

Stephen King's "The Shining" sort of creeped me out, and made me unable to go potty in a bathroom with a closed shower curtain.

The FIRST spooky book I ever read, and what got me liking horror novels was one called "The Ghost Cat" by Beverly Butler
Gina Raffa Oct 29, 2009, 2:54pm EDT
The 'Scary Stories" books by Alvin Schwartz---they have black and white pictures and are filled with really scary short stories. It would make me not sleep at night when I was a kid!

forget sleeping with the light off!!
Susan B. Oct 29, 2009, 3:39pm EDT
Favorite spooky book is either "The Lovely Bones" or "Coraline"
Jennifer O. Oct 29, 2009, 4:35pm EDT