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Welcome to your hub for the creepiest recommendations, from the latest terrifying Stephen King book and bizarre underrated horror films to the most disturbing unsolved true crime cases and unsettling reports of paranormal activity. If it’s strange, unusual, or downright terrifying—we’ve got you covered.

We’re diehard fans of all things macabre and we love nothing more than sharing our odd obsessions with fellow creepy fiends. Here we unearth forgotten crimes, share true ghost stories, and pride ourselves on giving the best recommendations for terrifying books and movies. Peruse the stories below—you’re sure to find something to satiate your appetite for the uncanny.

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8 Gory Romance Books to Get Your Blood Pumping

Be careful—these bloody romance books bite.

A Fairy Tale World Turns Into Terror in The Girl in the Corn

The unsettling creatures that populate these pages will haunt your nightmares.

The Most Anticipated 2022 Indie Horror and Thriller Books

Horror small presses are booming—here's a small taste of what this year has to offer.

Dress Up Your Horror Shelves: Limited Series Collecting

A limited series of books released over time is an exciting way to grow your horror library and have an eye-catching set of spines on your shelves!

8 Visionary Horror Books to Read if You're an Aquarius

Psychological, humanitarian horrors for readers who split open to reveal a vulnerable, sensitive core.

These Sci-Fi Horror Books Cause Screams Across Universes

Combining these vibrant genres results in works that will rip out your eyes, heart, and mind to claim as their own.

2021's Most Terrifying Horror Bestsellers

The Lineup's community has chilling taste—these were our most beloved titles in 2021.

New Terrifying Audiobooks For Your Spooky Listening Pleasure

There's nothing quite like experiencing a horror book via audio!

Jumpstart Your Reading Resolutions with These Creepy Novellas

Get ahead of your reading goals with these short books that pack a punch.

Wylding Hall is an Eerie and Unsettling Read

This novella by Elizabeth Hand is a stunning blend of folk magic, occult lore, and British folk rock culture.

From the Haunted Stacks: 2021 Horror Book Highlights

A detailed look at the emerging horror trends of 2021, from the "library world's horror maven."

8 Relentless Horror Books to Read if You're a Capricorn

Relentless, all-consuming reads for those who don't flinch away from the most chilling corners of the dark.

Dress Up Your Horror Shelves: Special Edition Book Collecting

Exclusive, special editions of popular books make thrilling additions to any horror fiend's library.

27 Bone-Chilling Books Recommended by Stephen King

These terrifying tales all managed to get the horror master’s seal of approval.

8 Fierce Horror Books to Read if You're a Sagittarius

Claustrophobic, psychological reads for those who are wild at heart.

7 Crowd Horror Books

Horror books about awkward social interactions for when you want to, well, hide from the crowd.

Home for the Holidays: Eat Together, Stay Together

These tales of family horror will make you hold your loved ones a little closer.