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The 15 Best Horror Books to Read Right Now

15 of the best horror books to read, ranked — with where to find each.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team4 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Looking for the best horror books? We rounded up 15 essential horror books worth your time — with a quick take on each and where to dive in. Tap any title for the full guide.

1. Bitten

Bitten by Kelley Armstrong — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

2. Summer of night

Summer of night by Dan Simmons — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

3. The Long Walk

The Long Walk by Stephen King — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

4. The Human Chord

The Human Chord by Algernon Blackwood — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

5. The Manitou

The Manitou by Graham Masterton — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

6. The Rats

The Rats by James Herbert — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

7. Never Bite a Boy on the First Date

Never Bite a Boy on the First Date by Tamara Summers — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

8. Dracula

Dracula by Bram Stoker — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

9. The Premature Burial

The Premature Burial by Edgar Allan Poe — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

10. The Damned Thing

The Damned Thing by Ambrose Bierce — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

11. The Haunted Car

The Haunted Car by Robert Lawrence Stine — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

12. Night Film

Night Film by Marisha Pessl — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

13. The Sleepwalker

The Sleepwalker by Robert Lawrence Stine — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

14. Lenore

Lenore by Roman Dirge — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

15. Not Good for Maidens

Not Good for Maidens by Tori Bovalino — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

This list is curated from Pop Culture Files guides and refreshed regularly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best horror book?

Bitten is one of the most popular picks on this list of horror books.

How many horror books are on this list?

This guide rounds up 15 horror books.

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