Recs if you like A Dark and Wild Wood...

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

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 books to read just for the aesthetic

Just a list of books coming out in 2026 that I’m really excited for :) it will be updated as the months go by! It will be a mix of: high fantasy, romance fantasy, sci-fi, gothic, horror, lit fic, historical fiction, retellings, poetry, romance, & more!!

Retellings of the Bluebeard legend

Wanting to read something new in fantasy or romance that isn’t going to make you wait around in agony for a sequel? I’ve got you.

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

Books with covers I find delicious, because yes, I judge books by their covers, a good cover could convince me to read a book🙂‍↕️

This list features all books by Locked Library and Forbidden Wing of 2026 including the Archive and Classics collection.