Recs if you like I'll Watch Your Baby...

horror fiction from Black authors featuring Black characters

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.

Horror and some thrillers written by women.

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