10 Spooky Books Perfect for Halloween

It’s that time of year when we begin to crave all things dark and spooky, and the perfect time to cozy up to a spine-chilling thriller or horror! I’m sharing ten of my favorite reads that will perfectly fit the vibe and will not disappoint as you read late into the night.

For more thriller reads, check out this list.

Horror, history, forbidden romance — compelling & imaginative

Mesmeric, gorgeously gothic thriller

Superb gothic haunted-house thriller set in 1950s Mexico

Derelict house of horrors teeming with murder, greed, envy, and forbidden romance

Gothic thriller with horror vibes about a writing retreat gone wrong

Gothic, addictive thriller with 'Succession' vibes

Gripping thriller inspired by 'And Then There Were None'

Dark and twisty tale teeming with lies and betrayal

Binge-worthy thriller with 90s nostalgia

Dark, edge-of-your-seat serial-killer thriller

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Such a fun conversation with my friend @kristenashleybooks! Adore her and her books! Check out her newest, Avenging Angel: Back in the Saddle!!! 💚

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The shot + behind the shot 📸

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This Thursday at 5pm CST!!! I’ll be chatting live with my friend and one of my faves, @kristenashleybooks on her new AVENGING ANGEL book—BACK IN THE SADDLE! I loved it! Grab your favorite beverage and plan to join us here on IG!!! 💚

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The best season 🎄✨

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🧡🍷✨ May your el

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🍁🧡🍷✨ May your elastic waistband stretch beautifully, and may you and yours feel loved and happy today and everyday 💛

Surprise!!! Black Friday sale starts now!!! 🎁🎄 25% off all Sugar Rush classic candy!!! Linked in bio or head to the Classic Candy collection in the shop! While supplies last! No code needed.

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✨ out + about lately ✨

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📣 SUGAR RUSH x DANIELLE PAIGE 📣 I’m beyond

📣 SUGAR RUSH x DANIELLE PAIGE 📣
I’m beyond excited to announce a special collab with my friend and bestselling author, @daniellempaige! 🌟 We’re celebrating ten years since her book Dorothy Must Die hit the shelves with two exclusive Sugar Rush x Danielle Paige charms. This is an incredibly limited drop, so run to the shop now before they’re gone! It’s especially meaningful because it’s also been about ten years since I first met Danielle on her book tour, making this the perfect time to create something special together. We hope you love these charms as much as we do! 💖✨ 🍬

Linked in stories or head to ➡️ sugarrushcharms.com

#TuesdayShoesday splurge: sometimes a girl needs a

#TuesdayShoesday splurge: sometimes a girl needs a little rhinestone in her step ✨✨✨✨✨

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The Holiday drop is live!!! Here’s to finding jo

The Holiday drop is live!!! Here’s to finding joy in the small things ✨ Can’t wait to see how you style your Sugar Rush charms this season! 🎄✨🎅🏼🎁❤️

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🚨The Holiday collection drops tomorrow @ 9am CS

🚨The Holiday collection drops tomorrow @ 9am CST! 🚨

It’s all about joy and sparkle for yourself, or someone you love. I hope you love this collection as much as I do! 🎄🎅🏼✨❤️ PREVIEW ➡️ STORIES!

#sugarrushcharms #bagcharm #handbag #charms

Happy Halloween 🎃👻🖤🕷️🧙‍♀️

Happy Halloween 🎃👻🖤🕷️🧙‍♀️

The Greatest in the League (Vilma’s Version) dro

The Greatest in the League (Vilma’s Version) drop is live in the shop!!! Perfect for the football girlies to enjoy! 🏈❤️👜 #texaslonghorns #kansascitychiefs

Last one because Juno is so epic 🖤 #sabrinacarp

Last one because Juno is so epic 🖤 #sabrinacarpenter

Espresso ☕️ Absolutely amazing show 🖤 #sabr

Espresso ☕️ Absolutely amazing show 🖤 #sabrinacarpenter #shortandsweet

Feather 🖤 #sabrinacarpenter #shortandsweet

Feather 🖤 #sabrinacarpenter #shortandsweet

9 to 5 💋 #sabrinacarpenter

9 to 5 💋 #sabrinacarpenter

She’s a star ⭐️ Taste 💋 #sabrinacarpente

She’s a star ⭐️ Taste 💋 #sabrinacarpenter

📣Surprise limited mini drop!!!! 📣 Wicked cha

📣Surprise limited mini drop!!!! 📣 Wicked charms in the shop tomorrow at 10 am CST. Only five available 🩷💚🩷💚🩷

#wicked #bagcharm #charms #handbag

That’s a wrap on the @f1 USGP weekend! 🏁 Char

That’s a wrap on the @f1 USGP weekend! 🏁 Charles and my favorite Chili Pepper 1 - 2, with an exciting, nail-biting battle between Max and Lando at the end! Bonus: Colapinto in the points! Good stuff 🧡

First time at @cota_official for the US Grand Prix

First time at @cota_official for the US Grand Prix! Lesssgo!!! 🏁🏁🏁🏁

#sugarrushcharms #bagcharms #handbag #f1 #usgp

Styling my 👜, M-F (BTS) ✨featuring some of

Styling my 👜, M-F (BTS)

✨featuring some of my favorite Sugar Rush charms ✨

#bagcharm #handbag #charms #style

How I styled my bag everyday during the workweek l

How I styled my bag everyday during the workweek last week 🖤👜 #bagcharm #bagstyle #handbag

October vibes 🖤🎃👻💀🕷️🦇

October vibes 🖤🎃👻💀🕷️🦇

The Sugar Rush Fall drop is live in the shop!!! De

The Sugar Rush Fall drop is live in the shop!!! Deep colors, vintage, sparkly, and specialty beads, all crafted with so much love in hopes it brings you joy!!!!

Link in stories and in bio or go to ➡️ sugarrushcharms.com ♡

🚨To celebrate this drop, I want to do a giveaway! 🚨
You and a friend can each win custom charms! To enter:
🔹 Tag a friend in the comments (multiple entries okay)
🔹 Both follow me here on IG
🔹 Comment with your favorite color charm and I will design something exclusively for you both!

U.S. only and winner chosen through here by end of day on Sunday!!!

Let me know if you snagged anything today!!! ⬇️

Today’s bag includes one of my favorite lowkey J

Today’s bag includes one of my favorite lowkey Jack Skellington charms, as well as a black acrylic chain and black beaded bow—all a part of tomorrow’s Sugar Rush Fall drop! I’m so excited and hope you all are too. What are you hoping to score tomorrow? What color charms are you after??? Tell me all the things ⬇️

Also don’t forget to enter the @booksparks giveaway! Check out my last post!

In my @bensonboone era ❤️

In my @bensonboone era ❤️

Madame President limited drop live in the shop!!!

Madame President limited drop live in the shop!!! Crafted with love, in support of @kamalaharris and breaking glass ceilings. A portion of every purchase supports the @kamalahq campaign. Each charm is one-of-a-kind, featuring unique beads and star color variations. Ships fast! ❤️💙❤️💙

Living my best charmed life 👜✨🖤🙈🤷🏻‍♀️

September: travel, amazing food, learning new thin

September: travel, amazing food, learning new things, clothes, bags and bag charms, friends and family. Happy days 🖤

Charm my bag with me: spooky season edition becaus

Charm my bag with me: spooky season edition because it’s October!!! 🧡🕷️🖤☠️✨👻🎃👜

Also, I promise the next Sugar Rush drop is coming sooooon! It will be the biggest drop yet, so stay tuned here on IG 🖤

#bagcharms #coachbag #handbag #sugarrushcharms

Was feeling a Harry Potter vibe this morning as I

Was feeling a Harry Potter vibe this morning as I chose my 👜 charms for the day, now sitting here, in a HP movie binge. Wands up for Dame Maggie Smith, our beloved Professor McGonagall ✨♥️⚡️🪄

Fall 2024 Lookbook: the IT bags of the season!!! 👜

This week I’m sharing my favorite, trending handbags—all those deep in color, embellished in style, slouchy in silhouette, and oversized for everything you like to carry!l 🖤 Head to vilmairis.com or linked in bio + stories!

My big Fall fashion post is live #ontheblog! 🍁🍃👜👠🍂

I’m sharing my favorite trends that feel less transitory, more timeless, and giving you the scoop on where to find them! Head to the blog, or link in bio, right now, to inspire your Fall and Winter collection! ➡️ vilmairis.com

#fallfashion #fallstyle #style

I’m so thrilled to have Sugar Rush Charms be an

I’m so thrilled to have Sugar Rush Charms be an official partner of the @booksparks Fall Reading Challenge (hosted by the fabulous @jodipicoult)! There are some amazing titles this year to check out as you find your perfect match and tailor your unique reading collection! Stay tuned for some exciting giveaways! 🖤📚🍃🍁 #FRC2024 #Booksparks #sugarrushcharms

Thought this was sort of an insane trend but had t

Thought this was sort of an insane trend but had to try it! #airportaesthetic

New 📕 review + top rec: THIS IS WHY WE LIED Du

New 📕 review + top rec: THIS IS WHY WE LIED

During their honeymoon at a remote lodge, Will and Sarah are thrust into a deadly mystery after discovering the brutal murder of a woman—in the latest Will Trent installment by one of my faves, @karinslaughterauthor.

I loved this book. WAS HOOKED. This is a tangled, taut, locked-room mystery teeming with red herrings (making the final revelation all the more shocking). The narrative expertly blends a procedural investigation with a harrowing exploration of a deeply malicious family and the emotional scars they’ve inflicted. If you have been a longtime Will Trent fan like I have, it just proves how amazing and fresh the series continues to be.

This is such a great book to pick up during all things spooky and thriller season! 5 🌟

Spoiler-free review on the blog ➡️ vilmairis.com

❌ SOLD OUT ❌ Surprise really mini drop!!! FOUR

❌ SOLD OUT ❌ Surprise really mini drop!!! FOUR of these Nightmare Before Christmas candy chains on the shop! It’s my favorite thing on my bag right now and was able to make a bit more for you! Link in stories 🖤🧡🎃🧡🖤

🍬 PACK A SUGAR RUSH ORDER WITH ME 🍬 #sugarr

🍬 PACK A SUGAR RUSH ORDER WITH ME 🍬

#sugarrushcharms #bagcharms

🎃👻🕷️☠️ Friday bag vibes 🖤💚🧡💜 Thank you so much for all the orders and all the love you’ve shown for my charms! So so so happy to hear you are loving them! Will work harder to make more pretties for you soon! Meanwhile, will get all your orders out this weekend! 🖤 #sugarrushcharms #bagcharms

HALLOWEEN DROP IS LIVE!!!! 🎃☠️🕷️👻🖤 I hope you love everything I’m made for you—I have had the most fun making it! Let me know what you scored!!! ⬇️

Shop closes Wednesday morning, so grab you candy while you can. Next restock won’t be until October 🖤🍬 #sugarrushcharms

🚨Surprise!!! 🚨HALLOWEEN DROP THIS FRIDAY AT

🚨Surprise!!! 🚨HALLOWEEN DROP THIS FRIDAY AT 10 AM CST!!! 👻 🎃 🕷️ ☠️ 🧡 This Sugar Rush charm collection has been so much fun to dream up and I can’t wait for you all to see all the pretties! Lots of new accessories too! ➡️ MARK YOUR CALENDAR! 🗓️

For every trip I take, I plan my outfits. This is

For every trip I take, I plan my outfits. This is some of what I planned for my quick getaway in London and how I actually wore it (bc plans change with mood!) 🇬🇧 Also I missed a couple real-life ‘fit pics 🙈 but will share those planned outfits in my stories as well as links to what U wore 🖤

I said remember this moment 🖤 London 🇬🇧

I said remember this moment 🖤

London 🇬🇧 Part 3

London 🇬🇧 Part ✌🏼

London 🇬🇧 Part ✌🏼

London 🇬🇧 Part 1

London 🇬🇧 Part 1

Okay for real last one, because THIS BRIDGE 🙌🏼 #tstheerastour #taylorswift

Karma 💙 #tstheerastour Is it weird that I want

Karma 💙 #tstheerastour Is it weird that I want to see her again already?!

Last one for tonight bc it’s my favorite song! 🖤 #tstheerastour

Paramore!!! 🧡

FLORIDAAAAAA!!!!! #tstheerastour 😮

FLORIDAAAAAA!!!!! #tstheerastour 😮

1, 2, 3….!!!! #tstheerastour #erastourlondon

1, 2, 3….!!!!
#tstheerastour #erastourlondon

Unbelievable doesn’t begin to cover it! My secon

Unbelievable doesn’t begin to cover it! My second Eras tour show was once again, magic! Sharing a few of my favorite videos, more coming on TikTok! 🧡 #tstheerastour #erastourlondon

NEW 📕 REVIEW: THE SEVENTH VEIL OF SALOME by @si

NEW 📕 REVIEW: THE SEVENTH VEIL OF SALOME by @silviamg.author! I have loved, gushed about, and obsessed over every single book of hers I’ve read and this one is no different. This latest is a sensuous exploration of 1950s Hollywood through the eyes of a budding Mexican starlet and a jealous, struggling actress. Moreno-Garcia once again proves her extraordinary prowess as a versatile storyteller and gifted prosaic writer. Her talent for crafting vivid, immersive worlds, building relentless suspense, and creating compelling characters is unparalleled. I loved every bit of it. If you loved The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, you’ll love this one too!

Full review on the blog! ➡️ vilmairis.com

#bookstagram #bookreview #books #bookblogger

I love love love that you all are loving embellish

I love love love that you all are loving embellishing your bags as much as I do! This week #ontheblog, I’m sharing 5 things I consider when charming out my bags! Get the scoop link in bio ♡

#bagcharms #charms #handbags #sugarrushcharms

Yesterday I saw @itendswithusmovie and absolutely

Yesterday I saw @itendswithusmovie and absolutely loved it! So proud of @colleenhoover — I know how hard she works on her stories and to see this one come to life on screen — wow! @blakelively @jennyslate @brandonsklenar @isabela.ferrer and the whole cast did such an amazing job bringing these nuanced characters to life 🩷 Even though I knew the story, I found myself gasping and tearing up… it was so evocative. I know the OG book girlies will be seeing it — hope everyone does too! Congrats Colleen! 😘

ps that last photo is just a few or so months before It Ends With Us first released! 🩷🌸

DROP ✌🏼 is live!!! Go before it sells out!!!

DROP ✌🏼 is live!!! Go before it sells out!!! Hope you love everything! Love you guys!!! 😘😘😘😘😘 #sugarushcharms 🍬🎀🌸🩷

🚨 This Friday at noon CST ➡️ Sugar Rush sec

🚨 This Friday at noon CST ➡️ Sugar Rush second drop! 🚨

Classic Candy, Toy Candy, and a few Lyrical Candy, plus an Accessory Shop with pearl and puffy bows and other cuties to sweeten your bags!!! 🍬👜🍬👜🍬👜🍬 Please share with your friends!!!

#bagcharms #taylorswift #handbag #handbagaddict #charms #sugarrushcharms

Surprise!!! Second Sugar Rush drop coming THIS FRI

Surprise!!! Second Sugar Rush drop coming THIS FRIDAY at noon CST!!! 🍬 Here’s a small sneak peek at what’s coming! Set an alarm! 🚨

New review on the blog: THE BLACK BIRD ORACLE by @

New review on the blog: THE BLACK BIRD ORACLE by @debharkness! It’s my first 6 🌟 read of the year!

What happens? ➡️ On ominous message beckons Diana Bishop to the Proctor family home, where she confronts her past and wrestles with her desire for a higher power ✨

If you’ve been following me for awhile, you know how much I love the All Souls world and characters. Harkness is such a gifted storyteller and writer, and I love the blend of science, magic, and history. THE BLACK BIRD ORACLE is a continuation of Diana and Matthew’s story, but this time, it focuses deeply on Diana’s magic and what she chooses for her future. It’s evocative, compelling, and propulsive. I loved it so much! More detail on what to expect in my full, spoiler-free review! ➡️ vilmairis.com

Charm my bag with me: was feeling a red vibe today

Charm my bag with me: was feeling a red vibe today and used a Classic Candy charm as a chain around the side, plus some other fun layers to bejewel and embellish ♥️💋🍬✨

#sugarrushcharms #sugarrushbyvilmairis #bagcharms #handbags

I had so much fun yesterday at the skincare master

I had so much fun yesterday at the skincare masterclass with iconic CEO @SundayRiley and my girlie @jannadoan! She took us through a skincare set—from cleansing to moisturizing to get our skin healthy and glowing. Particularly loved loved the Pink Drink (firming essence), CEO 15% Vitamin C, Auto Correct eye cream, and the CEO Afterglow cream. So good and glowy! ✨✨✨

Also so happy to catch up with @atasteofkoko and @natalieparamore (let’s do it again soon pls!) and meet @herfashionedlife! It was the perfect ending to the week 🤍

Thank you Sunday Riley! {Everything we used linked in bio}

You guys I’m already in tears. The shop is open

You guys I’m already in tears. The shop is open and orders are coming in and I am just so thankful. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU 🩷 link in stories

Sneak peek at Classic Candy charms going live tomo

Sneak peek at Classic Candy charms going live tomorrow! 🍬 What is your favorite color(s) that you are hoping to see? Tell me below! ⬇️

Sugar Rush Drop #1
🗓️: 7/26 @ 12pm CST
💻: Shop website to be shared on IG tomorrow

#SugarRushCharms #bagcharm #charms #phonecharm

Surprise! I’m launching my very own shop THIS Fr

Surprise! I’m launching my very own shop THIS Friday at noon CST! It’s called 𝐒𝐔𝐆𝐀𝐑 𝐑𝐔𝐒𝐇 𝐛𝐲 𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐌𝐀 𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐒 and I’ll be sharing handcrafted charms to sweeten the look of your phone and bag! I’m so very excited and nervous about this venture and I really hope you’ll love what I’ve made for you! Please send me all your support and good vibes! It’s a super limited drop on Friday—less than 30 pieces—so get this on your calendar stat and check my stories right before I go live at 12 pm CST! Please share with your friends ♥ The whole scoop in my stories and highlights right now!

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