Here's a look into the best horror books for 2023 that guarantee to have you on the edge of your seat. From terrifying classics to haunting newbies.
Judges’ comments: A strong sense of place throughout, coupled with good characterisation and a sense of horror. Renata Hill – Sex, Death and Chocolate (Canada) Judges’ comments: An entertaining read with witty dialogue and a quick-moving plot. ...
The latest book-length confessional from a survivor of the City or Wall Street recounts the allure and horror of working on Citigroup’s bond trading floor in London in the early 2000s, whenthe author made millions before burning out. FT reviewer John Gapper praised Stevenson’s sharp observat...
Despite Gin's warning that he will disappear forever if touched by a human, their friendship blossoms over the years as Hotaru returns each summer to spend time with him. The two navigate the complexities of their forbidden bond, discovering the depths of their feelings for each other while kn...
What critics say:“Auxier achieves an ideal mix of adventure and horror, offering all of it in elegant, atmospheric language that forces the reader to slow down a bit and revel in both the high-quality plot and the storytelling itself.”—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books ...
This loose adaptation of the ‘60s TV show looked like it was going to be a major summer blockbuster, but it kind of ended up a box office bomb, killing a potential franchise before it really began. In part because of that fate, it’s developed a loyal cult following, people who adore...
Why it’s scary: It’s a horror message that we’re all quite used to by now but humans being the real monsters never seems to get old. The inhabitants of Summerisle might seem somewhat comedic and there are more than a few moments of genuine humor in here, but The Wicker Man is ...
The Nobel Prize in Literature, probably the most prestigious prize an author of books can aspire to, has been awarded annually (with some breaks) since 1901, with more than 115 winners. Alfred Nobel's will stipulated that the prize should go "to the person who shall have produced in the ...
We all know “The Raven,” and The Simpsons “Treehouse of Horror” illustration, but good ole Edgar is responsible for tales of horror, loss, love, life, and death painted with a palette of irony and black humor. This compilation is filled with all the classic short stories and poems ...
Summer Is for Cousins Rajani LaRocca, illus. by Abhi Alwar (Abrams) Three generations of family gather in a water-adjacent home to enjoy summer in this lively work that’s vividly told by LaRocca. Alwar’s expressive, uniquely rendered character designs skillfully portray the brood, while spre...