Top 5 Horror Novels on my TBR

As October comes to a close, I realize I’ve posted what feels like a gazillion times about novels in the horror genre. As a result, I have accumulated quite a few new books that I want to read.

1. The Ring by Koji Suzuki

Everyone tells me this book is fantastic and way scarier than the movie. I freaking loved the movie (because it was terrifying), so naturally, this has to be high on my list!

2. The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

I only heard about this book for the first time this year! And then to additionally learn that it’s a classic? MUST READ.

3. Ghost Story by Peter Straub

Another one I hadn’t heard of until recently, but when I found out that it’s one of the most popular horror novels of all time, I had to move this up to the top of my horror TBR!

4. World War Z by Max Brooks

I love zombie stories. PERIOD. They’re probably my favorite type of horror. That being said, this novel had been on and off my TBR a number of times. First I heard I wasn’t going to like it, but then enough of you have told me it’s excellent and worth the read that I decided it’s time for it to be back on the list! Hopefully by the time next year’s Bookish Halloween Bonanza rolls around, I’ll have a review of it waiting for you.

5. I Am Legend by Richard Matheson

As mentioned above, I love zombie novels. So this is an obvious choice!

It’s my goal to have at least THREE of these read by next year’s Bookish Halloween Bonanza! You better help keep me accountable!

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What scary (or not-so-scary) story do you want to read? 

A.S. Thornton

A.S. Thornton has evolved from book blogger to author with a particular fondness for writing forbidden love in ancient deserts. When not writing, she’s caring for dogs and cats as a veterinarian. You’ll never find animals at the center of her writing, though, because those fictional worlds don’t have veterinarians and her literal brain can’t accept that the poor critters would be without parasite prevention. Thornton’s debut, DAUGHTER OF THE SALT KING is available wherever books are sold.