When it comes to horror books that really give you the chills, then you can’t go wrong with Goosebumps. This young adult horror series became a huge hit and has sold millions of copies around the world, but how many are there exactly?
Well, you might be pleased to know that there are over 200 Goosebumps titles. Some of these books form part of a series (such as the Monster Blood books), which spanned over a few years.
The original series finished in 1997, but the franchise continued well into the 2000s. These books were written by R.L. Stine has been adapted into a television series and a movie starring Jack Black.
What Are Goosebumps Books?
Goosebumps was a horror series that first began in 1992 by R.L. Stine with a book called ‘Welcome To The Dead House’. This soon became a series of books, most of them focusing on children who have to overcome some sort of evil monster.
Some books can be read as a one-off, although there are plenty of books in the series that are sequels to previous Goosebumps novels. But what are the main Goosebumps titles? Well, I’m going to list them all for you right here.
We’ve all fantasized about becoming invisible, right? However, when Max and his friends find a magic mirror that makes them invisible, they discover there are consequences.
This is a classic of the original Goosebumps series, introducing the recurring character of Slappy, a ventriloquist dummy. This is where we first find out that this dummy can really cause some problems.
This is another classic Goosebumps that really propelled the early series into global fame. This is about a young girl called Lucy who notices something very strange about the school librarian.
This is the story of Billy, who goes to a special camp for the summer. But he soon notices the camp counselors are a little strange and when his other campmates start to vanish, he knows something is seriously wrong.
We all like to dress up on Halloween, and there’s nothing scarier than a monster mask. But what if you couldn’t take it off? That’s what the Haunted Mask is about.
Have you ever wanted three wishes to do whatever you want with? Well, that’s what happens with Samantha Byrd, however, her wishes soon turn her life into a living hell.
If you’ve ever tried taking piano lessons, then this might be the scare story for you. Jerry hears tales about his creepy piano teacher, one of which is that none of his students lives to complete a lesson.
A lot of people believe that Gray’s dog is responsible for howling into the night and eating the farmer’s rabbits. But who is really responsible for terrorizing Fever Swamp?
If you think of yourself as a difficult person to scare, then you might think twice before reading this book. Eddie plans on luring the unscare-able Courtney to Mud Creek to show her the mud monsters, but are they just a rumor?
What could be wrong with a theme park with rides called things like ‘Werewolf Village’, ‘The Doom Slide’ or ‘The Coffin Cruise’? Well, it turns out Horrorland could be the last vacation for the Morris family.
Pros
A great read for vacation
This book comes with more bonus material than the original
Cons
This won’t do anything to alleviate your fear of rollercoasters
Gary wants to get away from the bullies in his school, so he chooses to be transferred into a different body. However, something goes wrong and Gary ends up in a body that isn’t exactly… human.
This next installment in the infamous Monster Blood series, where the hero Evan once again has to face the mysterious substance, which has now turned into a giant rodent.
Pros
Great for those who liked the first Monster Blood
Even scarier than the last one!
Cons
If you like animals, then you might want to give Monster Blood a miss
When Sheena and Billy visit their Uncle on a Caribbean island, they revel in the sun, sand and swimming. However, when they visit the coral reefs they are told to stay away from, they get a frightening fishy surprise.
Pros
Great for those who like water-based adventures
This edition features extra real-life shark stories
When Jodie goes to visit her grandparents’ farm, she notices that something is different about the things standing in the field. Could the new scarecrows be responsible for the crops not growing this year?
Pros
A very scary Goosebumps tale
Great female-centered story
Cons
Might be too scary for younger readers
Other Goosebumps Books
There are so many Goosebumps books, we can’t go into them all. So here is a list of every single Goosebumps book.
I hope that my ultimate guide to the Goosebumps books has given you a better idea of what this series has to offer and where you should start.
The great thing about Goosebumps is the fact that the more you delve into it, the more you’ll see certain characters cropping up again and again. This is a huge series and with over 200 titles at your disposal, you can pick and choose which novels to read.
These are perfect novels for young adults, giving them plenty of chills, but not so scary that they won’t be able to sleep at night. Another great thing about this series is the fact that they are very well-written and short enough to read in a single afternoon.
Do You Have To Read The Goosebumps Books In Order?
No, we have only put them in order so you can see when they were released. Most of these books are standalone, meaning you can read just one or two and never have to return to the series again.
How Many Goosebumps Books Are There?
In the original series, there were 62 Goosebumps books. However, there are over 100 titles affiliated with the original series.
Are There Any Goosebumps Movies?
There are currently two Goosebumps movies: Goosebumps, which was released in 2015 and Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween, released in 2018.
Noah Burton works as a Librarian full time, and is a blogger in his spare time. His goal is to write compelling recommendations for all of the most popular books he can find, from science fiction to romance.
With a passion for books, a drive to find new reads to get stuck into, and a love for sharing book recommendations with others, Noah can help you find the next novel for your bucket list.
