This Week in Horror — Week of June 8, 2026

Most Read Horror Books This Week

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab, Victoria Schwab

Published: June 10, 2025

This book is a genre-defying novel about immortality and hunger, following the story of three women across different time periods.

Stats: 199,074 → 201,409 (+2,335) — Steady performer, maintaining its position at the top with a moderate increase in ratings, likely due to its established fan base and continued word-of-mouth.

A River Red with Blood by John Connolly

Published: June 2, 2026

A gripping thriller in the beloved Charlie Parker series, exploring two intertwined disappearances in a rural community.

Stats: 696 → 1,013 (+317) — Impressive debut, showing a significant increase in ratings, indicating strong interest in the new release and the series.

Marion by Leah Rowan

Published: June 2, 2026

A twist on Hitchcock's classic Psycho, where the leading lady doesn't die but instead turns the knife on her attacker, kicking off a crime spree.

Stats: 955 → 1,201 (+246) — Strong showing for a new release, with a notable increase in ratings, suggesting a captivating storyline and effective marketing.

Rising in Horror

The Children by Melissa Albert

Published: June 2, 2026

A haunting novel about the estranged adult children of a legendary author, contending with legacy, memory, and magic.

Stats: 706 → 1,112 (58%, +406) — Remarkable growth, with the highest percentage increase among the listed books, indicating a rapidly expanding readership and potential for a bestseller.

Muñeca by Cynthia Gómez

Published: June 2, 2026

A vivid, surreal Gothic about a queer, Latine, working-class witch who sets out to rescue a bespelled heiress and loses control of her powers and her heart.

Stats: 197 → 412 (109%, +215) — Impressive growth, with the second-highest percentage increase, suggesting a strong appeal to readers looking for diverse, genre-bending horror.

Sublimation by Isabel J. Kim

Published: June 2, 2026

A thrilling debut exploring doppelgangers, corporate intrigue, heartbreak, betrayal, and the harsh permanence of the border.

Stats: 298 → 419 (41%, +121) — Notable growth, indicating a solid start for a new release, with a steady increase in ratings suggesting a captivating storyline and potential for long-term success.

Horror Pick of the Week

Our pick goes to The Children by Melissa Albert, with a remarkable 58% growth and an increase of 406 ratings. This new release is rapidly expanding its readership, making it the most interesting story in horror this week, and a potential bestseller.