With the highly anticipated Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie releasing, fans are in for a treat. If you loved the original movie’s quirky mix of horror and humor, these recent novels offer the same supernatural charm and dark wit. From haunted libraries to suburban vampires, these books are perfect reads to get you in the Beetlejuice mood!

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

Determined to prove himself a true brujo, Yadriel performs a ritual to summon his cousin’s ghost—but instead, he accidentally summons Julian Diaz, the school’s bad boy. Julian has unfinished business, and Yadriel agrees to help him, even as he grows reluctant to let Julian go. Together, they navigate the mysteries of life, death, and a connection that might just defy both.

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The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

New York City isn’t just a bustling metropolis; it’s a living entity with five protectors. But an ancient evil lurks beneath the city, threatening its destruction. Can the protectors unite to stop it before it’s too late?

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When the Moon Was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore

Best friends Miel and Sam are known for their oddities—roses grow from Miel’s wrist, and Sam paints moons to hang in trees. But even they avoid the mysterious Bonner sisters, rumored to be witches. When the sisters set their sights on Miel’s magical roses, they’ll stop at nothing, using her deepest secrets to get what they want in this whimsical, enchanting tale.

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How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix

Louise dreads returning to her childhood home after her parents’ deaths. Haunted by memories and facing a stubborn sibling, she must confront the past and sell the family house. But as they unearth secrets and encounter strange occurrences, it becomes clear that the house has its own plans for them.

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Suburban Hell by Maureen Kilmer

A quiet Chicago suburb is about to meet its new neighbor—a demon. When Amy and her friends, Jess and Melissa, two other suburban moms, build a She Shed for some much-needed escape, they accidentally unleash a demonic force that starts wreaking havoc. With strange happenings and their friend Liz, the moms must band together to save their neighborhood before their peaceful cul-de-sac goes straight to chaos.

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Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Noemí Taboada, a glamorous debutante, is dragged into a mystery when her cousin disappears at a remote Mexican estate. As she investigates, Noemí uncovers a web of secrets, lies, and danger. The house, the family, and even the handsome Englishman all seem to hold sinister secrets.

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Black Water Sister by Zen Cho

Jessamyn Teoh, a reluctant medium, is dragged into a ghostly underworld when a dead grandmother demands her help to settle a score. As she navigates a world of spirits, gods, and family secrets, Jess discovers that making deals with the supernatural can be a dangerous game. Will she survive or become the Black Water Sister’s next victim?

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A Master of Djinn by P. Djèlí Clark

In 1912 Cairo, Agent Fatma el-Sha’arawi, a seasoned investigator at the Ministry of Alchemy, is called to solve the brutal murder of a secret brotherhood. The killer claims to be al-Jahiz, the legendary figure who opened the veil between the magical and mundane realms. With unrest brewing, Fatma, alongside her clever girlfriend Siti, must uncover the truth before chaos engulfs the city.

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My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

Korede is used to the drill every time her sister Ayoola, calls frantic. She knows the drill: another dead boyfriend, another mess to clean up. Yet this time, the stakes are higher. Ayoola’s new lover is the doctor Korede secretly pines for. Torn between love for her sister and her own heart, Korede must decide whether to protect Ayoola or pursue her own happiness.

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The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

When Nora Seed finds herself in the Midnight Library, she’s given a chance to rewrite her life. Each book offers a different path, allowing her to undo regrets and pursue a perfect life. But as Nora explores these alternate realities, she discovers that perfection comes with unexpected dangers. Now, she must decide what truly makes life worth living—before time runs out.

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