Recs if you like From the Library of Jurgen Leitner (The Magnus Archives)...

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

Books that adapt, continue, or spin-off narrative fiction podcasts (and one tiktok series)!

Books where libraries... are probably haunted.

Books that I think I could make a case for being influenced by one of the fears from The Magnus Archives

Books that are based on podcasts, written by their creators.

Books written by Canadian Authors

A collection of Bookish eyecandies (no comment on the quality of the text beyond those covers). Credential: A mediocre graphic designer