Recs if you like Tillinghast...

Fiction about hyperspecific stuff that'll get you lost in Wikipedia if you're not careful — the more niche the better. Suggestions welcome, but to make the cut, there MUST be a corresponding Wikipedia page!! Links in the comments to get you started.

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

Eerie horror book recs for the girlies who are not afraid of the dark, but seek it from the comfort of their couch. Let me rot.

vampire books for the girlies who prefer their vampires dark and gothic rather than full of rom-com swagger.

Collection of books I add to my TBR/Interested list (partly) because the cover art is just stunning or just tickles my fancy in some kinda way 🥹💕 They say don't judge a book by its cover, but come on, look at them!!?? I add books when I run into new beauties, but recommendations are always welcome.

(to avoid hoarding my tbr/interested) cool/sophisticated books under or around ~320pgs that i wanna or have read. may be some exceptions.