Favorite Horror Novels for upcoming Spooky Season

By KirkletonnConnoisseur· August 11, 2026 · 8 items · 6 views

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Just wanted to drop some of my favorite horror novels. horror novels got me back into reading in general and with scary season approaching, I thought others may enjoy some recommendations. Thanks @adam-milton for the inspiration to do this list.

1
The Staircase in the Woods
Fantasy Horror
This movie is a wild ride and I loved it all. The ending escapes me a bit but the journey was still very enjoyable
2
Incidents Around the House
Horror Fantasy Mystery
A haunting tale told from the perspective of an 8 year old girl. Very chilling and well thought out in its writing in my opinion.
3
We Used to Live Here
Horror Thriller Mystery
A wild ride. So many "wtf" moments. Really fun read.
4
Hidden Pictures
Horror Suspense Thriller
Really nice main character who goes through good development when wrapped up in a weird babysitting situation that takes a twist I didn't see coming.
5
Old Country
Fantasy Horror
A little controversial on this one. People on reddit didn't like it apparently and their complaints were valid, but the idea alone of this one kept me going until the end. I enjoyed it but some may not
6
Intercepts
Thriller Horror Science Fiction +1
Really good sci-fi thriller with good horror aspects and a solid ending twist.
7
Dead Silence
Science Fiction Adventure Fantasy
Very simple in nature and nothing overly outstanding about it, but I still had fun. I am also a sucker for sci-fi/in-space horror and this book does a good job at establishing that feeling.
8
Dead of Winter
Thriller Mystery Suspense
A fun who-done-it style mystery filled with bloody murder. This book sent me down a rabbit hole of this author's work and I have enjoyed several others from her.

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Electric SheepCurator3h ago

I've been meaning to finish reading

Between Two FiresBook. I've heard it's a really good horror story.

KirkletonnConnoisseur3h ago

That is actually next on my read list now that I have finished/caught up on the DCC books. I heard its like reading a dark souls book which excites me

Electric SheepCurator3h ago

@adam-milton