The Best Horror Books to Scare the Bejesus Out of You in 2023

J.J. Pryor
Feedium
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9 min readMay 6, 2022

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Looking for a good scare? You’ve come to the right place.

Not everyone loves them, but horror novels can offer readers a chance to escape from the everyday world and experience something different. They provide an opportunity — thankfully fictional — to explore the dark side of human nature and our psyches.

Horror novels can be frightening, and exhilarating, and often have surprise endings that leave readers feeling satisfied (or scared sh*tless).

So continue below to find some of the best horror books and novels to read in 2023. From spine-tingling thrillers to dark, disturbing tales, these books are sure to send chills down your spine.

So curl up on the couch with a blanket, grab a weapon, and prepare to be scared (and perhaps not sleep for days)!

The Best Horror Books to Read in 2023

#1. Pet Sematary

by Stephen King

Book Summary:

Stephen King’s classic novel Pet Sematary follows the story of the Creed family, who move to a small town in Maine and discover an ancient burial ground just beyond their backyard that has the power to bring the dead back to life. When tragedy befalls the family, they must…

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J.J. Pryor
Feedium

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