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10 Recent Works of Gothic Horror to Read ASAP

These gothic horror books are more unsettling than outright terrifying, and many explore themes of loss, morality, and humanity.

Happy October Eve!!! It’s Time!!!

We have an Appalachian gothic horror novel and a haunted house with seances and evil spirits...bring on the October horror!

Exciting Changes Coming to The Fright Stuff and Book Riot!

New voices, more variety, and other exciting changes are coming to your inbox. Plus: get in early on Book Riot All Access.

As September Draws Close to an End, the Real Fall Horrors Begin

Before September ends, let's look back at some horror reads you might have missed that came out earlier this month.

8 Enthralling Dark Fantasy and Horror Short Story Collections

Dark fantasy and horror have been growing in popularity for the past decade, and these short story collections are perfect for quick scares

Get Excited for All the Fall Horrors

Two highly anticipated horror novels that are finally out in the world, plus some horror books to look forward to this fall.

Scary AI, Vampires, and More Terrors

I have some new horror reads out this week plus September scares for you, and accidentally: lots of vampires.

8 Weird Horror Novels for Super Strange Scares

Let's hear it for the oddball books.

New Horror Reads That Riff on Classic Horror

These new horror retellings capture lightning in a bottle—they feel fresh and new, and will make you want to revisit old favorites.

Horror Lovers, Who Else is Ready for Halloween?

New horror reads out this week, plus scary novels about motherhood and parenting.