Get ready for the best fantasy, romance, horror, sci-fi, and romantasy that the publishing world has to offer in 2026.

From crumbling castles and ghostly visions to tortured characters and eerie atmospheres, Gothic horror has delivered ...

Horror's resurgence in pop culture reflects a deeper engagement with societal anxieties and psychological themes, offering a unique blend of fear and connection. From reframing classic monsters to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While fall 2025 promises some much-anticipated book releases, there's a notable amount of already-released titles that deserve a place on your ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Michaela Granger, owner of horror-themed bookshop Midslumber Media in Portland, ...

Godfall by Van Jensen; The Salt Bind by Rebecca Ferrier; The Poet Empress by Shen Tao; A Hole in the Sky by Peter F Hamilton; Hello Earth, Are You There? by Brian Aldiss Godfall by Van Jensen (Bantam, ...

New science-fiction books offer techno terror, body horror and a novel-length poem Mason Coile, Grace Walker and Whitney French have new long-form fiction, and Nnedi Okorafor edits a short story ...

Halloween is fast approaching – and what a great time to read a horror tale! Except, instead of spine tingling ghost stories or chilling (and often gory) crime tales, let’s check out a different genre ...