2026 Horror Preview pt 2
Summary
Hosts Becky Spratford and Emily Hughes preview the second half of 2026 horror releases, discussing 32 upcoming titles. They share personal updates include Spratford’s new monthly "Horror TBR series, Spratford’s Stoker Award win, and Hughes’ new magazine, Darker Times. The episode highlights diverse genres, including Chuck Tingle’s occult road trip, Sarah Hinckley’s vampire theater drama, and Kim Bo Young’s Lovecraftian retelling.
Topics discussed
Introduction and 2026 Horror Book Preview Overview
July Picks: Poppy's Road Trip by Chuck Tingle
July Picks: The Vampire Lestat by Sarah Pinborough
July Picks: H by Rhiannon Grist
July Picks: Carry Me to My Grave by Christopher Golden
July Picks: The Blood Thirst by Christopher Golden
July Picks: The In Between by Allison Hassan
August Picks: The Deep by Emily Hughes
August Picks: In the Dark Grove by Liam Higginson
August Picks: Calamities by Chuck Tingle
August Picks: The Black by Jonathan Lethem
August Picks: The Burn Line by Jonathan Lethem
September Picks: Kiss Slay Replay by Rachel Harrison
September Picks: The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward
September Picks: The Last House on Needless Street Discussion
September Picks: The Last House on Needless Street Conclusion
October Picks: Incarnate by Almakatsu and Anthologies
October Picks: The War Party by Stephen Graham Jones
October Picks: Carrying by Samantha Josephs
October Picks: The Whistler by Nick Medina
October Picks: Abernathy House and Find Me Where It Ends
November Picks: The Staircase in the Woods and Welcome Home Miriam
December Picks: Dive, Sharks, and Closing Remarks
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