PEOPLE staffers matched up Halloween candy and books based on plot points, characters, overall vibes and in at least one case, the allure of a good pun. See our picks below!

Must-have seasonal staple or a terrible, waxy sugar bomb? There's little in-between when it comes to this iconic Halloween ...

Love it or hate it, candy corn is a Halloween staple ... For some, this combo is a match made in heaven; they love the simple, old-school sweetness, which reminds them of trick-or-treating ...