Picks

The scariest horror books of 2026 will take you into the homes of trad wives, secluded communities, haunted houses in Palestine, and elsewhere. Saying that 2026 is a great year for horror feels almost redundant, given, you know, everything. I guess it had to be a great year for something? Still, … [Read more...]

These characters cut corners, point fingers, and compel us to witness them at their worst. W e all have that person in our life, the one who combines ambitious intentions with crippling self-sabotage. Often, they are unaware of this and perceive themselves as perfect, if only external … [Read more...]

Romantic obsession drives this intelligent 1983 novel from Darma and translated by Tsao, who won the PEN Translation Prize for Darma’s People from Bloomington. Long on literary allusions and absurdist fantasies, the story is narrated in short chapters by Fanton Drummond, who, like Darma, studied at … [Read more...]

You'll be having nightmares for weeks with all of the great new horror releases for May 2026. There’s a lot of new horror coming in May. Mind-bending haunted houses. Gas stations you can never escape. Clones that take over your life. Searches for eternal youth, belonging, and self-improvement … [Read more...]

Pile up your TBR with some excellent books by Asian American and Pacific Islander horror authors, including Monka Kim, Alma Katsu, and more. It’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, which means now is a great opportunity to discover your new favorite AAPI horror authors. … [Read more...]