The 15 Best Horror Books to Read Right Now

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. The Book of Accidents

The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

2. Lenore

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

3. The Voice of the Night

The Voice of the Night by Dean Koontz, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

4. The Silver Eyes (Five Nights At Freddy's #1)

The Silver Eyes (Five Nights At Freddy's #1) by Scott Cawthon, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

5. Fright Night

Fright Night by NOW Comics, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

6. Are You Loathsome Tonight?

Are You Loathsome Tonight? by Poppy Z. Brite, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

7. Night Eaters

Night Eaters by Marjorie M. Liu: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

8. In the Night Room

In the Night Room by Peter Straub, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

9. Small Spaces

Small Spaces by Katherine Arden: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

10. The Manitou

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

11. The Damned

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

12. Les històries naturals

Les històries naturals by Joan Perucho: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

13. Goosebumps - Deep Trouble

Goosebumps - Deep Trouble by Robert Lawrence Stine, plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

14. Rachel Rising, Volume 2

Rachel Rising, Volume 2 by Terry Moore: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

15. The Sleepwalker

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

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