5 Reasons October is Perfect for Reading Ghosted
|
Listen to this article
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
|
October isn’t just pumpkin spice latte season — it’s the ideal month to dive into Ghosted. Here’s why.
1. Autumn is the ‘reflective’ season
As the leaves turn brown and the days grow shorter, it’s hard not to look back on the year so far. Ghosted’s themes of second chances, reconciliation, and self-reinvention fit perfectly with that reflective, end-of-year mood.
2. Pre-holiday family prep
For many, the holidays mean navigating tricky family dynamics. In Ghosted, Silas French is doing his level best to reconnect with his estranged son. In troubled times like the ones we’re doing our level best to live through right now, remind us how family — born or chosen — can be messy, complicated, but always worth the effort. Reading the book now might just inspire a little pre-season perspective. And no matter, it has to be better than doomscrolling, right?
3. Cozy reading weather
Cooler evenings, blankets, candles, maybe a glass of mulled wine… Or let’s be honest, mulled wine is like hot buttered rum: sounds way better than it tastes. October is, however, made for curling up with a book that makes you laugh, tear up, and root for its characters. Ghosted delivers all three, plus a dash of festive sparkle.
4. Halloween = Confronting ghosts (metaphorical ones)
While Ghosted doesn’t have supernatural spooks, it’s full of the ghosts of past relationships, regrets, and “what ifs.” October’s ghostly atmosphere makes it the perfect time to watch Silas and Ellen face theirs head-on.
5. Book Club season
As summer fades, book clubs often get back into full swing. Ghosted’s blend of humour, romance, and deeper emotional themes makes it a rich pick for discussion — from chosen family to late-in-life love.
Pro Tip: Start Ghosted in October, and you’ll be perfectly primed for its Christmas cruise finale by the time December rolls around.
