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Here are eight terrifying must-read novels, all of which have been written in the past 20 years.

From 'Bird Box' to 'Fever Dream': 8 terrifying novels to read this Halloween

Books

Islam for children: themed books and crafts are all the rage among modern Muslim parents

Family

Waitrose now offers online shopping in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Food

'Among Us' has a cheating problem and it is ruining the game

Comment

Dubai residents share nostalgic memories on Twitter

Arts&Culture
An installation work by the artist Zimoun. Courtesy NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery 

Blindfolds and brain waves: Zimoun's sound art is pure escapism
Keep the whole family entertained with an inflatable pool. Courtesy Mumzworld

Get set for summer: 8 inflatable pools you can buy in the UAE
TikTok's egg sandwich has been going viral. Farah Andrews / The National 

It's a 10/10: how to make TikTok's one-pan flipped egg sandwich
There are plenty of binge-worthy Korean dramas and films to watch on Netflix. Courtesy Netflix

The 12 best Korean films and series on Netflix
Puzzle solver, Simon Anthony. YouTube / Cracking The Cryptic

Watch a man solve 'miracle' Sudoku with only two numbers filled in
Melange Dubai, which specialises in gourmet desserts, has recently launched its version of "quarantine cakes". Courtesy of Melange Dubai

Quarantine cakes blend sugar with a sense of humour
Dany Eid says he was lucky with how the weather changed over the past few weeks. “It rained and I was able to capture the lightning along with the skylines.” Dany Eid

Photographer reveals how to capture Dubai's skyline from your balcony
The Undertaker is the star of a new docuseries set to air on the WWE Network. Courtesy WWE 

Here's how to watch 'Undertaker: The Last Ride' in the UAE
There's nothing like a good haunted house series to watch to get yourself in the Halloween mood

Residence evil: 5 films and TV shows set in haunted houses to watch now

Television
'Blackpink: Light Up the Sky', a documentary about K-pop girl group Blackpink, landed on Netflix this week. Reuters 

Five must watch K-pop documentaries: From Blackpink and BTS to Nine Muses

Music
In an audiobook commissioned by the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan and airing online October 19 to 29 Hawke inhabits the ageing Reverend John Ames of Marilynne Robinson's acclaimed novel 'Gilead.' AP Photo 

Ethan Hawke tapes audio edition of Marilynne Robinson's novel 'Gilead'

Books
Charlotte Hope stars in 'The Spanish Princess'. StarzPlay

Charlotte Hope on playing Catherine of Aragon: 'We didn’t want a story about weak women'

Television
Frankfurt Book Fair guest authors (L-R) Elizabeth Gilbert, Irvine Welsh, Edward Snowden and Margaret Atwood. AP / Rex / AFP / Supplied

Margaret Atwood to Edward Snowden: 7 must-stream sessions from Frankfurt Book Fair

Books
Mohamed Hadid has contributed recipes to new cookbook, 'Craving Palestine'. AP, Instagram / Craving Palestine 

'A love letter to Palestine': Mohamed Hadid contributes recipes to cookbook

Food
Artist Ali Kashwani, Saeed Al Emadi, Mona Al Tamimi. Jeffrey Biteng / The National, Jeff Topping / The National, Courtesy Mona Al Tamimi

Learn from region's creative talents and industry leaders in new online series

Film
The Sharjah International Book Fair will take place this year digitally and on site at the Sharjah Expo Centre. Reem Mohammed / The National

Sharjah Book Fair to run physically and online in November

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