Recs if you like But Won't I Miss Me: A Novel...

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

Following women on journeys to do weird and maybe violent things.

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.

Social commentary under patriarchy

Books with bizarre concepts

All sorts of stories about all sorts of women. Mostly litfic, some horror.

Pregnancy and motherhood horror

"Weird girl literature" featuring themes around pregnancy or motherhood

💜 yarnandbooks

"Weird girl literature" with different flavours of horror elements

💜 yarnandbooks

Why read a cozy book, when instead you can feel unsettled yet somewhat validated while reading of another women’s journey through the horrors of life?

From a slow descent into madness, covering up murder for siblings, accidentally joining a cult, to insurance fraud over taxidermy - this list covers it all!!

Motherhood and pregnancy horror . Suggestions are welcomed

Reading is political ✌️

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