Recs if you like Bloodfire, Baby: A Novel...

A genre-inclusive and diverse list of horror releases coming in 2026. If I missed any or you have suggestions, please let me know. I will update periodically as new books are announced and release dates are solidified.

Source for a lot of the data for this list came from readjumpscares.com, which is a website you should absolutely check out. I’m sure data will come from other places along the way, as well.

was curious, so did some research and found loads and loads!!! happy reading, folks!

lit fic and horror, mainly, and mostly books by women, nonbinary & trans writers, basically mostly non-cis-men

a collection of books im interested in which are releasing this year (2026). no particular order

"Weird girl literature" featuring themes around pregnancy or motherhood

💜 yarnandbooks

"Weird girl literature" by BIPoC authors and/or featuring BIPoC experiences

💜 yarnandbooks

Not all of these books will have cannibalism... but there is a non-zero chance at least 1% will.

A mix of the horrors of parenthood AND parents (particularly mothers) doing absolutely everything to protect their kids.

Gothic books written by Black authors, compiled by Amelie West! Please lmk if you have suggestions :)

Novels and short story collection that focus on motherhood and feminine rage

Horror and thrillers which i have already read or will read