October is upon us, and the veil grows thin, which means it’s time to put aside our beach reads and turn towards some darker books. As a child, I loved being read to by my mom, and our go-to for a long time was Hauntings: Tales of the Supernatural, a collection of 19th and early-20th century horror stories illustrated by Edward Gorey. It was perfect for us, being entertaining enough for adults but also deliciously frightening for kids without being gory.