It may be July but that doesn’t mean that you can’t read a horror novel. If you are a horror fan, then you are in luck because we have a list of the most read horror books of 2025 so far. So, keep reading to find out what they are and what everyone is reading!

Many people remember that horror novels exist when Fall comes around or when it October. But that means that they are missing out on great horror novels for the rest of the year. We are here to change that with this list of what everyone is reading.

This list by Goodreads has the 12 most read horror books of 2025 so far and they will keep you on the edge of your bed. From classics to modern novels everyone needs to read, there is something here for everyone. You can see the full list below!

The Most Read Horror Books of 2025

The most popular horror novel of 2025 so far is We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer. It was released in 2024 and was Kliewer’s debut novel. People have loved it and everyone is eager to read it. This is the horror novel of 2025 to read!

There are some other great horror novels on this list such as Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix and Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterica. You can also never go wrong with a Stephen King novel and so far, Holly is the one everyone wants to read this year.

I was surprised to see two classics on this list and I am happy that people are reading them. Frankenstein and Dracula are both great reads and are always fun to read. Yes, they aren’t as scary as most of the novels on this list but they are horror novels that everyone loves.

Conclusion

That is all for this list of the the most read horror books of 2025 so far. Horror novels should be read no matter what month or season it is. These twelve novels are a great place to start and get back into reading horror books if you haven’t started already. Happy reading!

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