Goosebumps being adapted for the reboot's season 2. From creepy crawlies to vengeful mummies, each book offered a unique blend of chills and thrills, leaving readers both terrified and eager for more.

There are too many classic Goosebumps books to count, but a selection of them stands out for a number of reasons, from their corresponding TV adaptations to their typically Stine-ian twists. They are great books to revisit in light of the Goosebumps season 2 teaser. All of these titles still resonate with readers all these years later, with some adults even re-reading them nostalgically.

15 Monster Blood

Published In 1992

Monster Blood, a mysterious substance first introduced in the third Goosebumps book, is discovered by Evan Ross and his friend Andy in a dusty old toy store. The glowing, stretchy, and cool substance initially seems harmless, but it quickly evolves into a warm, sticky, and bubbling menace. After Evan's dog, Trigger, ingests some of the Monster Blood, it grows enormous. The Monster Blood itself continues to expand, consuming objects and even people.

Monster Blood is the first of several books featuring Monster Blood in the Goosebumps series. For many readers, the first Monster Blood book is the best and one of the scariest Goosebumps books.

14 Night Of The Living Dummy

Published In 1993

Night of the Living Dummy, the seventh book in the original Goosebumps series, marked the beginning of the Living Dummy saga. First published in 1993, it was followed by Night of the Living Dummy II in 1995 and Night of the Living Dummy III in 1996. Lindy, excited by her new ventriloquist's dummy, names it Slappy. Despite its somewhat grotesque appearance, Lindy enjoys mastering the art of puppetry and bringing Slappy to life.

However, her sister Kris, envious of the attention Lindy receives, seeks to one-up her by acquiring a dummy of her own. Soon after, strange and sinister occurrences begin to plague the household, raising questions about the true nature of these seemingly innocent toys. Night of the Living Dummy is particularly popular with Goosebumps readers re-reading the book in adulthood – particularly because of the character of Mr. Wood, another ventriloquist dummy who is more frightening than Slappy.

13 The Haunted Mask

Published In 1993

The Haunted Mask, the 11th book in the original Goosebumps series, is the first installment in its own saga. Originally published in 1993, it was followed by The Haunted Mask II in 1995, the thirty-sixth book in the series. Carly Beth's Halloween mask is so frightening that it has terrified her little brother and her friends. She initially enjoys the mask's horrifying effect, but as Halloween ends, she finds herself unable to remove it.

The mask begins to take on a life of its own, and she becomes increasingly trapped by its sinister power. As well as one of the best Goosebumps books, The Haunted Mask is one of the best TV adaptations of Goosebumps stories. It even features a clip of the author R.L. Stine at the end wishing the viewers a “scary day” in one of Stine's Goosebumps cameos.

12 One Day At Horrorland

Published In 1994

One Day At Horrorland features timelessly spooky theme park aesthetics. The Morris family, lost on their way to Zoo Gardens Theme Park, stumble upon a different kind of amusement park: “Horrorland”. This peculiar park offers a unique experience – no crowds, no waiting, and free ission. Of course, it is too good to be true and a harbinger of disaster. While it initially seems like a fun and unusual find, it soon becomes terrifying.

This Goosebumps installment lends itself particularly well to adaptation and was made into a two-part episode in the TV series. The Hall of Mirrors is an especially frightening aspect of this book – however, there is also a lot of nostalgia to be enjoyed, with the family getting lost with their pre-GPS navigation.

11 Welcome To Dead House

Published In 1992

Welcome to Dead House, the inaugural book in the original Goosebumps series, was first published in 1992. It was later reissued in 2010 as the 13th installment in the Classic Goosebumps series, featuring fresh artwork by Brandon Dorman. Amanda and Josh find their new home, an old, eerie house in the peculiar town of Dark Falls, unsettling.

Though their parents dismiss their concerns, the children soon discover that the town and its inhabitants hold even stranger secrets. As they make new friends, the children realize that these friendships may come at a terrifying cost, as their new acquaintances have sinister intentions. The ending of Welcome To Dead House is particularly intriguing – Amanda echoes the line, “I used to live in your house," like the dead children characters did earlier in the story. This hints at a haunting twist that Amanda may be dead herself.

10 Welcome To Camp Nightmare

Published In 1993

Welcome to Camp Nightmare was released in 1993 as the ninth book in the Goosebumps series. It was adapted into a two-part episode in the TV series. Billy's summer at Camp Nightmoon takes a terrifying turn. The subpar food, peculiar counselors, and the unsettling camp director, Uncle Al, are just the start. As his fellow campers vanish without a trace and his parents remain unresponsive, Billy becomes increasingly alarmed.

Welcome to Camp Nightmare evokes the scary tales that were so integral to childhood camping memories.

With every ing night, the camp's sinister nature deepens, and Billy fears he may be the next target. Welcome to Camp Nightmare evokes the scary tales that were so integral to childhood camping memories. The book, along with the corresponding TV episodes, is a firm favorite among readers – it is one of the best twist endings of the series.

9 Say Cheese And Die!

Published In 1992

Say Cheese and Die! was the fourth book in the Goosebumps series, released in 1992. It's the first book in the Say Cheese and Die! saga, and follows Greg and his friends as they encounter a mysterious camera that causes chaos after taking numerous photos. The series continued with Say Cheese and Die — Again!, the forty-fourth book in the Goosebumps series.

Say Cheese and Die! stands out in particular because of its terrifying cover art, making it one of the most memorable books in the series. It also had a brilliant TV adaptation, showing the camera as a futuristic Polaroid. Viewers will also recognize a young Ryan Gosling, one of the actors you forgot appeared in the Goosebumps TV show.

8 The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb

Published In 1993

The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb is the fifth book in R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series, first published in 1993. The original cover art features a menacing mummy with glowing red eyes, trapped within its tomb. The book was later followed by a sequel, Return of the Mummy, the 23rd book in the series.

The Mummy character in The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb screams classic horror – ancient Egyptian Mummies were a popular Gothic trope in the Victorian era that has endured thanks to Universal’s horror pantheon. The first part of the book focuses on a fun, action-packed adventure through Egyptian markets, with the mummy plotline taking center stage towards the end.

7 Stay Out Of The Basement

Published In 1992

Published in 1992, Stay Out of the Basement is the second book in the Goosebumps series. Its iconic cover depicts a plant-like hand emerging from a basement door, which is not the only time there has been an evil plant in Goosebumps. Dr. Brewer, a scientist conducting experiments in his basement, is growing increasingly plant-like. His children, Margaret and Casey, become concerned as their father exhibits unusual botanical traits. As the situation escalates, the line between human and plant blurs, raising questions about the true nature of the experiments and the potential consequences for the family.

A standout feature of Stay Out of the Basement is its ambiguous ending, which is a hallmark of Stine’s work. The Goosebumps books with readings that leave the reader wondering are among his best, and they have the most longevity among readers’ memories.

6 The Curse Of Camp Cold Lake

Published In 1997

The Curse of Camp Cold Lake, the final Goosebumps book released without the Parachute Press logo, was published in 1997 as the 56th installment in the series. It was later included in The Campfire Collection in 2003 and received a standalone reprint in 2005. The book's cover features a skull-like ghost emerging from Cold Lake.

This Goosebumps volume is another example of camp stories being among the most haunting for kids. Sarah dreads her time at the dreary Camp Cold Lake. The murky lake and hostile bunkmates make her summer miserable. Desperate for attention, she plans to fake a drowning accident. However, her scheme takes a sinister turn as she becomes the target of a ghostly stalker lurking in the lake's depths. Unlike the other classics, this story was disappointingly not adapted into a TV episode.