The horror genre remains one of the most popular, as it opens up worlds of myth and folklore. It can also bring about terrifying nightmares we’ve all had, giving us the boost of adrenaline that we need when we can’t get out to a fear house. It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, we want to check out the latest horror picks, and Goodreads users have shared their favorites.
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
There have been plenty of times we’ve looked at Craigslist or similar sites for jobs, and while some have certainly turned into nightmares, they’ve been nothing like the one Macy Mullins ends up facing. When she sees a role for a caretaker that only requires three days of work and has competitive pay, she can’t help but take a look.
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
Jump scares and monsters that go bump in the night aren’t the only things that create intriguing horror stories. Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker will bring another layer — the intrigue and mystery. This book is set in two time periods, 2026 and 1877.
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
“Molka” is a Korean term used for spy cameras that have been secretly and illegally installed. If that doesn’t already make you scared, then I don’t know what will. Molka by Monica Kim brings the story of a new couple, Dahye and Hyukjoon, who move into their new apartment, only to find out that all their sexual activities have made it to the internet.
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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