Classic Goosebumps Series

Goosebumps is a series of children's horror fiction books by author R. L. Stine. Following the success of his young adult horror novels, Stine was convinced to write a series for younger readers. The first book in the Classic Goosebumps series is Welcome to the Dead House, and the success of the books eventually led to 13 sequel and spin-off series. Goosebumps was made into a television series with 68 episodes in the 1990s and major feature film starring Jack Black as "R.L. Stine" in 2015.

All Books in Classic Goosebumps Series

Goosebumps Books

Find the best selection of Goosebumps books at Barnes & Noble. The children’s horror series by author R. L. Stine has been entertaining young readers since the first classic Goosebumps book was published in 1992. Welcome to the Dead House is a tale about a sinister town where the undead feed off the life force from the living. After the initial book's quick rise in popularity, Stine went on to write several more books for the original series as well as Goosebumps sub-series including Goosebumps Series 2000, Goosebumps HorrorLand, Goosebumps Hall of Horror, Goosebumps Most Wanted and most recently, Goosebumps SlappyWorld.The Goosebumps book series is a great way to introduce kids to spooky stories. Although Goosebumps books are considered a form of horror, they are also lighthearted and funny. The amusing children’s series does not need to be read in order, because each book contains a standalone story about its own unique characters. Whether your child is into reading about monsters and ghosts or vampires and werewolves, the Goosebumps series will deliver.Despite being part of the horror genre, Goosebumps books are not overly scary, so kids will enjoy them. In the 1990’s, Goosebumps was made into a television series with 68 episodes and in 2015, it became a major feature film starring Jack Black. In 2023, a new Goosebumps live action TV series was released on Disney+ and Hulu. Whether you’re looking for the classic Goosebumps collection or new Goosebumps books, browse online, download the eBook or audiobook versions, or visit your local B&N store to explore the books in person.

How many Goosebumps books are there?

There are 62 books in the original Goosebumps series, but as of 2024 the total number of published Goosebumps books is more than 230.

What age are Goosebumps books for?

Most of the Goosebumps books are geared toward 9 to 12 year-old readers, however there are versions of the books that are appropriate for younger children between 5 and 8 years old.

Are Goosebumps books still being made?

Although the classic Goosebumps series is complete, new Goosebumps books continue to be published under various spin-off series.