As people add books to their “Want to Read” shelves, Goodreads keeps track. This is a chance to delve into the world of new releases, finding something that you hadn’t realized is coming out and introducing you to authors who you didn’t know existed. We have a look at the three top picks for horror books releasing in April 2026.
‘The Caretaker’ by Marcus Kliewer
Something pulled her to that job listing, and at the moment, she can’t afford to be picky, so she decides to take her changes. It’s only three days of work, right? That is until something evil may be in the property she’s caring for.
Marcus Kliewer has become the new voice of horror, and The Caretakeris just his second release. Yet, with the suspense and jump scares his first book had, it’s easy to see why readers are ready for the second, releasing on April 21, 2026.
HarperCollins
‘Japanese Gothic’ by Kylie Lee Baker
The two stories are packed with heartbreak and determination. They both have tales that promise to make you think twice about what you’re being told. After all, it turns out that one of the stories is a lie, and as the reader, you need to figure out which one it is. One of the best things is it bring Japanese mythology to the heart of the story, and I swear, Japanese mythology is the scariest of them all.
Check out Japanese Gothic from April 14, 2026.
Penguin Random House
‘Molka’ by Monica Kim
After Hyukjoon flees the country, Dahye is left to figure out the fallout on her own. However, her nightmare isn’t over, as she ends up becoming the focus for Junyoung, a nerd IT guy at work, who decides to make Dahye his new sole obsession. Maybe that isn’t the scariest part of the story, as Dahye focuses on revenge against the men who have wronged her.
Molka will be released on April 30, 2026.
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