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From eerie atmospheric chills to haunting demonic entities, we have every kind of horror book, straight from your nightmares. With tales of ghosts, ghouls, goblins and more stories from horror icons like Stephen King and Mary Shelley, to modern scares from Riley Sager, Stephen Graham Jones and Grady Hendrix, there's enough scares to haunt.
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Sometimes I Scare Myself: A Collection of Horror
By Jeneva Rose
Jeneva Rose conjures up a haunting collection of nightmares in Sometimes I Scare Myself. Three tales, each more chilling than the last, lead to horrific discoveries, paranormal occurrences and unsettling truths. Keep the lights on for this one.
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How To Survive Camping
The rules of camping are simple. Secure your tent, don't forget a flashlight and of course, beware of the folkloric creatures preying on your horrific demise. These cozy horror novels are a deadly delight.
The Art of Junji Ito
The Art of Junji Ito Collection
By Jonathan Clements
Discover the stunning and haunting artwork of Junji Ito Collection, a horror anthology anime based on the works of award-winning artist, writer and “Godfather of Horror Manga” Junji Ito.
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Best Horror Books & Scary Novels
Explore the best selection of horror books that will frighten, entertain and leave you wanting more. From chilling psychological thrillers that explore your deepest fears to classic frights and terrifying new supernatural tales, get your fill of horror fiction at Barnes & Noble.
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 Dracula and Rosemary's Baby to newer releases like Mazywood, The Calamities and Blacktail, 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. Gothic horror is known for eerie, atmospheric settings and that ever-lingering sense of dread. Whatever your favorite horror genre, you’ll find a scary novel to add to your reading list here.
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 the most terrifying horror books ever on our blog or explore the best horror books of 2026.
Some of the Best Horror Books to Read in 2026
- Hollow by Celina Myers
- Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker
- Kiss Slay Replay by Rachel Harrison
- Off the Reservation by Stephen Graham Jones
- The Shining by Stephen King
- Clear Water: A Novel by Gabrielle Lucille Fuentes
- Sometimes I Scare Myself by Jeneva Rose
- Slewfoot by Brom
- Reliquary by Hannah Whitten
- Exit 8 by Genki Kawamura