My top 10 horror books of all time

I am finally doing a video for my top 10 favorite horror books of all time! This was such a hard list for me to narrow down to only 10, and then having to put those 10 in a specific order. Hope you enjoy.

Let me know what your favorite horror books of all time are.

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[TheChristianPappasCIS]

I listen to Audiobooks to stay engaged while I drive. I picked up "The Exorcist" to kick off spooky season. It's the only Audiobook I finished in a day. I sat in a chair and was totally enthralled. I truly loved his narration.

[ryannix-jnle]

Great video! I appreciate your insight into horror as it's not something I generally read but I am wanting to pick one up for the season. I'll definitely be getting at least one of these!

[angusfraser]

I recommend The Only Good Indians to everyone who asks me about newer horror literature. It handles dread and subversion so incredibly well and does so with a nuance and style only Stephen can invoke. Cool to see it made your top ten!

[finchfeathers]

i like the conversational feel of your descriptions for each book, it feels like i’m listening to a friend tell me about a book they loved. i prefer it to the more typical formal reviews that i’ve found on booktube :) i own a copy of IT that i haven’t yet read—i guess this is my sign to pick it up!

[JimboJones]

Great list!
Couldn't agree more with you on Salems Lot. My favorite Stephen king book of all time!
That books has so much subtle, creepy horror in it
I love how it builds slowly. After awhile the town just becomes dead
Businesses shut down, no one on the streets any more, people are gone...

[MJDawson]

The Blackwater Saga by Michael McDowell is my favorite. You should give it a read. The audiobook is really good.

[KaylasBestie]

Subscribed. On the fact that you recommended Tananarive Due. Who's someone who doesn't get her flowers. She's up there in my top 5 favorite author. Appreciate the list of books, I've added a few to my TBR. Thanks!😊

[Mark-Book]

Really great list, look forward to reading the recommendations.

[cyborgcuttlefish]

this video has really helped me decide on what i should read/listen to in october

[PritamDas-muvf]

The Elements is probably the funniest horror novel I've ever read. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

[josephmajor]

Amazing list! All the good Indians, NS4A2 and last house… are all on my top ten. I’d add carrion comfort and a ghost story as well.

[Cinefessions]

Excellent list! Read a handful of these and really enjoyed them. Thanks for sharing!

[CliffsDarkGems]

Awesome list! Michael McDowell is one of my favorite authors. NOS4A2 is in my top 10, definitely the best of Joe Hill. Swan Song is number one on my list, great choice. IT got me into horror and was the first Stephen King book I ever read. I've just re-read Salem's Lot- a horror masterpiece. Great video!

[coleenmorgan]

I have to agree with you on many of your horror book favorites. The Only Good Indians, The Last House on Needless Street, Salem's Lot and Nos4A2 all great. I'm looking forward to reading The Reformatory it's on my TBR.
My top 10 in no particular order
My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones
Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman (released 2024 and already on my favorite list)
House of Leaves by Mark Z Danielewski
The Shining by Stephen King
Summer of Night by Dan Simmons
14 by Peter Clines
The September House by Carissa Orlando
The Girl With All the Gifts by M.R. Carey
The Traveling Vampire Show by Richard Laymon
The Call of Cthulhu by H.P. Lovecraft

[jamesbrice]

The Exorcist and The Amityville Horror were the only 2 books that had me sleeping with the lights on.

[arcticflower]

"That one scene" is the BEST chapter in an otherwise over-rated writer.

[kristianascharrenberg]

I like your picks!! (I have most of these 🤗). I LOVED The Last House on Needless Street. So good. I just finished Salem's Lot and was sad it was over. Have you read The Dead Zone by SK? It's my fave. Nice video. Thanks! *SUBSCRIBED*

[JuliaSapphire]

NOS4A2 yayy!! The Exorcist, couldnt agree more yess. Glad IT made it on the list. great video Brad!

[elizabethmorris]

Excellent list. Some new titles to explore. Thankyou! Happy 2025.

[zacheverson]

I really liked NOS4ATU. I started reading it before I knew Joe Hill is Stephen King's son. I thought, "this author must be a big fan of Stephen King!" It reminded me a lot of Stephen King - in a good way. Salem's Lot was the first Stephen King book I ever read, in my early teens. It has been a long time. I need to read it again.