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No matter what jeepers your creepers, from Stephen King’s line of terror to Grady Hendrix’s unique scares, we’ve got ghosts, ghouls, goblins and all the greatest tales that go bump in the night. Whether it’s Cassandra Khaw, Junji Ito, Stephen Graham Jones, Clay McLeod Chapman or whoever your favorite fear merchant might be, your next great shiver is here.

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The king of horror has returned - along with a few old friends. Two killers, fifteen targets and only one thing standing in their way: Holly Gibney. Never Flinch: A Novel by Stephen King. Shop Now

B&N Exclusive: A collection of Latin American fairy tales that brings the chills. Lotería: Stories (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Cynthia Pelayo. Shop Now

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King Sorrow: A Novel (Signed Book)

by Joe Hill

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King Sorrow: A Novel (Signed Book)

by Joe Hill

Unearthing the depths of Hill's imagination, this fantastical tale delivers with a villainous dragon steering the ship. It's a satisfying horror — with a side of romance — that plays out the pitfalls of the human condition.

This mystery and horror swirl tells an inclusive reimagining of The Bacchae. Ecstasy by Ivy Pochoda. Shop Now

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Stephen Graham Jones

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Browse the best horror books of all time from classic authors like Edgar Allan Poe and Shirley Jackson, to modern masters like Stephen King and Anne Rice. Discover some of the scariest books ever written including The Exorcist, The Silence of the Lambs, Pet Sematary, and The Haunting of Hill House. From classics like Lord of the Flies and Ring to newer releases like Mapping the Interior, The Unworthy, and When the Wolf Comes Home, there are a variety of spooky stories to add to your list.

Horror novels typically include elements of fear, surprise, suspense, mystery and foreshadowing. There are the spooky, scary ghosts found in classic paranormal horror. Monster horror runs the gamut from vampires to werewolves (and much more in between). Supernatural horror builds around the evils of demons, exorcisms, and other netherworld terrors. Psychological horror digs into the brain and what it can do to introduce frightening alterations to our own perception. Whatever your favorite scares, you’ll find a horror novel to add to your reading list at Barnes & Noble.

We even have a variety of horror comics and graphic novels, like The Walking Dead series. You’ll also find all the best horror manga, including the visually disturbing stories of Junji Ito, or action-packed horror series like Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Tokyo Ghoul. If you’re a fan of horror movies or TV shows, read the books before they hit the big screen. Not sure where to start? Check out our list of 25 of the most terrifying horror books ever on our blog or our lists of the best horror books of 2025 so far.

Some of the Best Horror Books to Read in 2025

The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica
Never Flinch by Stephen King
Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker
Hungerstone by Kat Dunn
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
At Dark, I Become Loathsome by Eric LaRocca
Wake Up and Open Your Eyes by Clay McLeod Chapman
When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy
Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna van Veen

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