Lists like this one aren’t easy, with so many writers in the world and so few spaces to list them all. That’s not even factoring in the ranking, with the number of horror writers that have changed the game over the years. That said, these are the twenty horror authors that have had an impact … Read more
The hardest part of making this list was narrowing it down to just forty books. The horror genre is so old and so abundantly popular we could make a top 500 and barely scratch the surface of the immense pile of quality horror that’s been written. We did it though, with only some casualties due … Read more
Sometimes all it takes is a good push early to get into a new genre. Some will pick up a fantasy book in their youth like the Redwall series and end up deep into Game of Thrones. With horror, it can start as a child with Goosebumps, and lead up through the teens and young … Read more
Horror and comedy seem like dichotomies, opposing sides of the spectrum with one causing uproarious laughter while the other causes screams and fear. The truth is that they’re two sides of the same coin though, existing in close harmony with a blurred line between them barely visible. It’s hard to balance, and even more difficult … Read more
Science fiction and horror are, and I’m truly sorry for this, an out-of-this-world combination (hold the applause). It’s one of the classic genre bends, making that horror we would usually experience in a relatively safe, familiar place like Earth, but hurl it into the void of space for that extra spice. These books will keep … Read more
As appreciative as I and other writers are for Lovecraft’s writing and creations, there’s a large consensus in the horror community that the author wouldn’t necessarily vibe by today’s standards. Mostly because of racism, but his fear of air conditioning would probably get in the way too. Good thing there are plenty of modern, more … Read more
Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most beloved authors of all time. This American writer is known for his unique writing style and his macabre content. Poe revolutionized the literary world, creating a style that authors are still attempting to replicate today. Poe is also an incredibly versatile author, having produced poems, short stories, … Read more
If you enjoy your heart racing, palms beginning to sweat, and the absolute adrenaline rush to come with reading horror novels, then you have come to the right place. Horror graphic novels are a great way to keep yourself awake all night with the prospect of nightmares. Although, sometimes the scare is what makes it … Read more
Horror is already a classic genre, but there is just something about a good old haunted house story that never gets old! The houses themselves are usually ancient, and there’s always a sinister plot going on, and when the suspense is building, you can’t help but shiver in terror! Whether it’s a ghost haunting a … Read more
Horror and romance have been tied together longer than peanut butter and jelly. Seriously, the oldest book on this list was published 29 years before the popularization of the PB&J in 1901. Time is scary, isn’t it? The books included are all considered horror, some more than others. The common thread though is the romance … Read more