Creating literary-themed Halloween decorations can bring a unique, bookish twist to the spooky season. These ideas bring classic literary horror and fantasy to life, blending the eerie with the imaginative. Here are some of the best ideas, from book-loving spirits to Halloween decor inspired by famous works of literature.

The Best Bookish Halloween Decorations

1. 3D Spooky Ghost Reading Book Halloween Ornament

Starting at $14.26

2. Halloween Spell Book

Starting at $50.99

3. Pins & Bones Frankenstein and Bride Figurine

Starting at $34.99

4. Edgar Allan Poe The Raven Halloween Decor

Starting at $12.50

5. IT GLOWS!! Cute Reading Ghost Shelf Candy Decor

Starting at $14.39

6. Skeleton Candle Bath

Starting at $15.00

7. Halloween Book Stack

Starting at $30.00

8. Grim Reaper Sitting Bookshelf Decor

Starting at $8.00

9. Two cute ghosts in a library print

Starting at $19.50

10. Bookish Fall Sticker Bundle

Starting at $10.13

11. Monster Wall Art Poster

Starting at $24.95

12. Ghost Read Book Pumpkin Bat Neon Sign

Starting at $369.00

13. Haunted Library Soy Candle

Starting at $10.99

14. Ghost Reading Book in Bathtub Poster

Starting at $16.99

15. HALLOWEEN Ghost

Starting at $17.00

Related: The Best Book Character Costumes for Halloween

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