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Explore the latest and scariest in horror and true crime books. From fresh releases to historical horrors, we've got the latest and greatest in terrifying books.

11 Disturbing Horror Books About Cults

11 Disturbing Horror Books About Cults

Join if you dare.

Cults

By MacKenzie Stuart & Lisa Quigley

Horror Books

The Most-Anticipated Horror Books Coming in 2025

The Most-Anticipated Horror Books Coming in 2025

By Courtney Hunter-Stangler

Horror Books

Think You Know Stephen King? These 7 Books for King Superfans Might Prove You Wrong

Think You Know Stephen King? These 7 Books for King Superfans Might Prove You Wrong

By Orrin Grey

True Crime Books

12 True Crime Books that Changed the Genre Forever

12 True Crime Books that Changed the Genre Forever

By Jena Brown

Gothic Horror

16 Creepy Robert McCammon Books That Will Keep You Awake At Night

16 Creepy Robert McCammon Books That Will Keep You Awake At Night

By Orrin Grey & Kelsey Christine McConnell

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Horror Books

A Year of Terror: Take a Look Back at the Best Indie Horror Books of 2025

A Year of Terror: Take a Look Back at the Best Indie Horror Books of 2025

From deadly rituals of grief to captivating short story collections, these past 12 months have been a real scream.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Horror Books

From the Haunted Stacks: 2025 Horror Book Highlights

From the Haunted Stacks: 2025 Horror Book Highlights

A detailed look at Horror from 2025, from the "library world's horror maven."

By Becky Spratford

Horror Books

10 Short and Chilling Reads to Binge on Your Holiday Break

10 Short and Chilling Reads to Binge on Your Holiday Break

Perfect quick escapes for your time off.

By Archita Mittra & Stephanie Zeeve

Horror Books

2025's Most Terrifying Horror, True Crime, and Paranormal Bestsellers

2025's Most Terrifying Horror, True Crime, and Paranormal Bestsellers

Your literary lifeline for a tumultuous year.

By Jena Brown

Horror Books

Discounted for December 2025: Chilling Horror, True Crime, and Paranormal Books You Don't Want to Miss!

Discounted for December 2025: Chilling Horror, True Crime, and Paranormal Books You Don't Want to Miss!

But don't wait—these deals won't last long.

By The Lineup Staff

Serial Killer Books

6 Chilling Serial Killer Horror Books 

6 Chilling Serial Killer Horror Books 

Delve into the darkest minds… in fiction. 

By Archita Mittra

Horror Books

Gift Guide: 14 Chilling Books to Place Under a Horror Fan's Tree

Gift Guide: 14 Chilling Books to Place Under a Horror Fan's Tree

We wish you a cozy and creepy holiday season with these haunting and thrilling books from 2025 and beyond.

By Kyle Lemmon

Horror Books

5 Horror Cookbooks that Are Perfect for the Morbid Foodie in Your Life

5 Horror Cookbooks that Are Perfect for the Morbid Foodie in Your Life

The kitchen doesn't have to be a scary place—unless you want it to be.

By Gwendolyn Kiste

Twilight Zone

Richard Matheson: Where to Begin with the Legendary Sci-Fi Horror Author

Richard Matheson: Where to Begin with the Legendary Sci-Fi Horror Author

I Am Legend just scrapes the surface of the sci-fi horror master's legacy.

By Michael J. Seidlinger

Horror Books

The Best Horror Books of 2025 

The Best Horror Books of 2025 

Once again, this year has been an incredible one for horror. 

By Gwendolyn Kiste

Horror Books

4 Terrifying New Releases from Indie and Small Presses in December 2025

4 Terrifying New Releases from Indie and Small Presses in December 2025

Spread some fear this holiday season.

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

Horror Books

4 Free Horror, True Crime & Paranormal Ebooks for January 2026

4 Free Horror, True Crime & Paranormal Ebooks for January 2026

Put a chill down your spine with these creepy ebooks—free, this month only.

By The Lineup Staff

Horror Books

Mother Horror’s Guide to Dark & Disturbing Fiction in 2025 

Mother Horror’s Guide to Dark & Disturbing Fiction in 2025 

Horror gems that have set the course for the rest of the year.

By Sadie Hartmann

Horror Books

Interpreting the Whispers of Trauma in Laurel Hightower's Atmospheric Fiction 

Interpreting the Whispers of Trauma in Laurel Hightower's Atmospheric Fiction 

Bram Stoker-nominated writer Laurel Hightower explains her thought process for writing about grief and Southern supernatural horrors. 

By Kyle Lemmon

Gift Guide

Gift Guide: The Best Tarot Decks for Horror Fans

Gift Guide: The Best Tarot Decks for Horror Fans

Step into the shadows, divine the future, and portend doom with these creepy cards.

By Archita Mittra

Paranormal

Afterlife Journals: 6 Books About Near-Death Experiences 

Afterlife Journals: 6 Books About Near-Death Experiences 

Ever wondered what's on the other side? 

By Archita Mittra

Horror Books

Oy Vey, the Horror: Jewish Authors in the Horror Space

Oy Vey, the Horror: Jewish Authors in the Horror Space

A spotlight for Jewish authors telling dark stories.

By Maxwell I. Gold

Horror Books

Unsettling Horror Novels Where Place Comes Alive

Unsettling Horror Novels Where Place Comes Alive

Dare to enter these haunted houses?

By Sam Spratford

Serial Killer Books

5 Chilling Books Inspired by Ed Gein's Horrific Crimes 

5 Chilling Books Inspired by Ed Gein's Horrific Crimes 

Read more on the man behind the mask. 

By Archita Mittra

Horror Books

4 Terrifying New Releases from Indie and Small Presses in November 2025

4 Terrifying New Releases from Indie and Small Presses in November 2025

I hope you have an appetite for horror…

By Kelsey Christine McConnell

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