<description>&lt;p&gt;How do you get into the spooky Halloween spirit?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;If you're like us, you spend October reading scary books.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Find out what's on our Halloween reading list list on this week's episode.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;If you want to order any of these wonderful books, you can find links here...&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The dark hell-inspired &lt;a href="https://amzn.to/3A6y4pj" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;Japanese story&lt;/a&gt; Tiffany recently read.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;An understated but nevertheless &lt;a href= "https://amzn.to/48hPGvd" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;chilling story&lt;/a&gt; about an innocuous but terrifying ghost.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;A &lt;a href="https://amzn.to/40cYtwr" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;classic eerie book&lt;/a&gt; in which the most important character is a dead woman.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;A creepy &lt;a href="https://amzn.to/48eEM9k" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;short story&lt;/a&gt; in which a neglected wife haunts her husband in a very odd way...&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Katy's favorite &lt;a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRCuL6vtr74&amp;list=PLvu2oOrWFl_NykNNccUdjcSUFk0tuXPkG&amp;index=32" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;old-time radio play&lt;/a&gt; to listen to at Halloween.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;An &lt;a href="https://amzn.to/4dTf6QP" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;amazing collection of ghost stories&lt;/a&gt; (that is also beautiful) that contains a few oddly funny ghost stories.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;A collection of beautifully atmostpheric &lt;a href= "https://amzn.to/4dXy3C2" target="_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;ghost stories&lt;/a&gt; by one of the greatest American authors.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Now it's your turn! 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Episode 555: Scary Reads: Our Favorite Books for Halloween

OCT 20, 202433 MIN
The Bittersweet Life

Episode 555: Scary Reads: Our Favorite Books for Halloween

OCT 20, 202433 MIN

Description

How do you get into the spooky Halloween spirit?

If you're like us, you spend October reading scary books.

Find out what's on our Halloween reading list list on this week's episode.

If you want to order any of these wonderful books, you can find links here...

The dark hell-inspired Japanese story Tiffany recently read.

An understated but nevertheless chilling story about an innocuous but terrifying ghost.

A classic eerie book in which the most important character is a dead woman.

A creepy short story in which a neglected wife haunts her husband in a very odd way...

Katy's favorite old-time radio play to listen to at Halloween.

An amazing collection of ghost stories (that is also beautiful) that contains a few oddly funny ghost stories.

A collection of beautifully atmostpheric ghost stories by one of the greatest American authors.

Now it's your turn! Send us your favorite ghost stories! We'd love to hear what you love to read at Halloween!

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ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started.

BECOME A PATRON: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life and receive awesome prizes in return for your generosity! Visit our Patreon site to find out more.

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START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up.

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JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured!

NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET

BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon.

TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!