Introduction
For those who grew up in the 1990s, Goosebumps was an iconic part of childhood. The series of young adult horror novels created by R.L. Stine captured the imaginations of millions of kids with its spooky tales and memorable characters. But just how many Goosebumps books are there, and what is the best way to obtain them? This article will provide a comprehensive guide to the world of Goosebumps, from a complete list of books to the impact of the series on children’s literature.
A Comprehensive List of All the Goosebumps Books in Order
First published in 1992, the Goosebumps series has been in print for nearly 30 years. To date, there are 62 original books in the series, plus various spin-offs and adaptations such as graphic novels, choose-your-own-adventure books, and more. For those who want to read the series in chronological order, here is a complete list (including the spin-off titles) in publication order:
- Welcome to Dead House
- Stay Out of the Basement
- Monster Blood
- Say Cheese and Die!
- The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb
- Let’s Get Invisible!
- Night of the Living Dummy
- The Girl Who Cried Monster
- Welcome to Camp Nightmare
- The Ghost Next Door
- The Haunted Mask
- Be Careful What You Wish For…
- Piano Lessons Can Be Murder
- The Werewolf of Fever Swamp
- You Can’t Scare Me!
- One Day at HorrorLand
- Why I’m Afraid of Bees
- Monster Blood II
- Deep Trouble
- The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight
- Go Eat Worms!
- Ghosts of Fear Street #1: Hide and Shriek
- Ghost Beach
- The Haunted Mask II
- Beast from the East
- Piano Lessons Can Be Murder (TV book)
- The Barking Ghost
- The Horror at Camp Jellyjam
- Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes
- The Blob That Ate Everyone
- Night of the Living Dummy II
- Ghost Camp
- Attack of the Mutant
- My Hairiest Adventure
- A Night in Terror Tower
- The Cuckoo Clock of Doom
- Monster Blood III
- It Came from Beneath the Sink!
- HorrorLand: The Scream of the Haunted Mask
- Night of the Living Dummy III
- Monster Blood IV
- The Mind Reader
- The Beast from the East (TV book)
- Say Cheese and Die – Again!
- Ghosts of Fear Street #7: The Ooze
- The Haunted School
- Werewolf Skin
- Abracadabra
- Tales to Give You Goosebumps
- The Curse of Camp Cold Lake
- Return of the Mummy
- The Creepy Creations of Professor Shock
- Jekyll and Heidi
- Attack of the Jack-O’-Lanterns
- Calling All Creeps!
- Beware, the Snowman
- How I Learned to Fly
- Chicken Chicken
- Don’t Go to Sleep!
- The Blob That Ate Everyone (TV book)
- The Haunting Hour: Chills in the Dead of Night
- The Haunted Mask Lives!
- One Day at HorrorLand (TV book)
- Werewolf of Fever Swamp
- The Haunted Car
- All-Day Nightmare
- Deep Trouble II
- The Haunted School (TV book)
- The Mummy Walks…
Each Goosebumps book is self-contained and can be read as a stand-alone story, though some characters and themes appear multiple times throughout the series. Here is a brief synopsis of each book in order of publication:
Welcome to Dead House: A family moves to a new town, but the house they move into harbors a dark secret.
Stay Out of the Basement: A boy’s father becomes increasingly strange and reclusive while working on a top-secret project in their basement.
Monster Blood: A boy purchases a can of “Monster Blood” from a creepy toy store, only to find out that the green substance has a life of its own.
Say Cheese and Die!: A group of friends discover an old camera that predicts the future – with terrifying consequences.
The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb: A group of tourists visit an Egyptian exhibit, but accidentally awaken the ancient mummy inside.
Let’s Get Invisible! A group of friends find a magic mirror that can make them invisible – but it comes with a terrifying price.
Night of the Living Dummy: A ventriloquist’s dummy has a life of its own – and it’s not happy about being treated like a toy.
The Girl Who Cried Monster: A girl who loves scary stories realizes that the monsters in her library aren’t just make-believe.
Welcome to Camp Nightmare: A boy goes to summer camp, only to realize that something is seriously wrong with the counselors and the facilities.
The Ghost Next Door: A girl notices her new neighbor is acting strange, and soon discovers that they are not what they seem.
The Haunted Mask: A girl puts on a Halloween mask that has a mind of its own – and won’t come off.
Be Careful What You Wish For…: A girl wishes she could be the most popular kid in school, but soon realizes that it comes at a steep price.
Piano Lessons Can Be Murder: A boy takes piano lessons but soon realizes that his instructor might be a ghost.
The Werewolf of Fever Swamp: A family moves to a new town, only to discover that something is preying on the local wildlife.
You Can’t Scare Me!: A boy discovers that the local swamp monster is really just a group of kids in disguise – or is it?
One Day at HorrorLand: A family takes a detour on their road trip and ends up at an amusement park that’s not what it seems.
Why I’m Afraid of Bees: A boy accidentally switches bodies with a bee and discovers that he might not be able to switch back.
Monster Blood II: A boy helps his friend out with a science experiment, but soon realizes that the growth formula has some scary side effects.
Deep Trouble: A boy and his sister go on a Caribbean cruise, but find out that the ocean is full of more than just fish.
The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight: A boy and his sister visit their grandparents’ farm, but soon discover that the scarecrows are not just decoration.
Go Eat Worms!: A boy loves collecting worms – but why are they starting to turn up in his bed?
Ghosts of Fear Street #1: Hide and Shriek: Two siblings try to solve the mystery of the haunted house next door.
Ghost Beach: A brother and sister visit their cousins in a spooky seaside town, where they encounter a family of ghosts.
The Haunted Mask II: A girl puts on another Halloween mask, but this one has a strange power to make her evil.
Beast from the East: Three friends are stranded in a mysterious forest filled with deadly creatures.
Piano Lessons Can Be Murder (TV book): A boy takes piano lessons, only to discover that the piano might be possessed.
The Barking Ghost: Two siblings stay with their grandparents and encounter a strange dog that might not be what it seems.
The Horror at Camp Jellyjam: A girl wins a contest and gets to attend an exclusive summer camp, but soon realizes that there is something sinister going on.
Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes: Two siblings move into a new house and discover that the lawn gnomes might not just be decorations.
The Blob That Ate Everyone: A boy accidentally creates a monster while writing a horror story.
Night of the Living Dummy II: The evil ventriloquist dummy returns – and this time, he’s brought a few friends.
Ghost Camp: A boy goes to summer camp, but realizes that the other campers might not be quite human.
Attack of the Mutant: A boy discovers that his favorite comic book villain might actually be real.
My Hairiest Adventure: A boy starts growing hair in strange places – and soon realizes that it might be more than just puberty.
A Night in Terror Tower: Two siblings go on a vacation to England and end up getting locked up in a haunted tower.
The Cuckoo Clock of Doom: A boy breaks his father’s favorite clock and finds himself traveling back in time.
Monster Blood III: The Monster Blood returns – and this time, it’s bigger than ever.
It Came from Beneath the Sink!: A girl finds a strange sponge under her sink – but it might not be just a sponge.
HorrorLand: The Scream of the Haunted Mask: The Haunted Mask returns – and this time, it’s terrorizing a theme park.
Night of the Living Dummy III: The evil ventriloquist dummy returns – and this time, he’s after a new host.
Monster Blood IV: A boy’s pet hamster accidentally ingests some Monster Blood and grows to an enormous size.
The Mind Reader: A girl discovers that she has psychic powers – but they come with a dangerous price.
The Beast from the East (TV book): Three siblings are lost in a forest and have to outsmart a group of deadly creatures.
Say Cheese and Die – Again!: A group of friends get their picture taken with a haunted camera – and realize that history might be repeating itself.
Ghosts of Fear Street #7: The Ooze: Two siblings try to uncover the secrets of their new town’s toxic waste dump.
The Haunted School: A girl starts attending a new school – and soon discovers that it’s haunted by a sinister ghost.
Werewolf Skin: Two siblings visit their aunt and uncle’s house and realize that the local legends about werewolves might be true.
Abracadabra: Two siblings start attending a magic show but soon realize that the magician might be using real magic.
Tales to Give You Goosebumps: A collection of scary short stories that are perfect for a quick scare.
The Curse of Camp Cold Lake: A girl pretends to drown in order to fit in at summer camp – but realizes she might not be able to escape the consequences.
Return of the Mummy: Two siblings visit a museum and accidentally awaken an ancient mummy.
The Creepy Creations of Professor Shock: Two siblings get lost in the woods and stumble upon a mad scientist’s lab.
Jekyll and Heidi: A girl discovers a potion that can split her personality in two – but soon realizes that the other half might be worse than she thought.
Attack of the Jack-O’-Lanterns: A group of friends discover that their Halloween decorations might be alive.
Calling All Creeps!: A boy seeking revenge on his bullies accidentally summons a group of monsters – and has to find a way to stop them.
Beware, the Snowman: Two siblings visit their aunt and uncle in a snowy town – and discover that the local legend might be more than just a story.