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From Mike's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Unknown Author Why Mike loves this book

The character development is phenomenal.

By Joe Abercrombie ,

Why should I read it?

17 authors picked The Blade Itself as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Inquisitor Glokta, a crippled and increasingly bitter relic of the last war, former fencing champion turned torturer extraordinaire, is trapped in a twisted and broken body - not that he allows it to distract him from his daily routine of torturing smugglers.

Nobleman, dashing officer and would-be fencing champion Captain Jezal dan Luthar is living a life of ease by cheating his friends at cards. Vain, shallow, selfish and self-obsessed, the biggest blot on his horizon is having to get out of bed in the morning to train with obsessive and boring old men.

And Logen Ninefingers, an infamous warrior…


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The Bedfordshire Warlock by Patrick R. Field,

The Bedfordshire Warlock is a speculative fiction novel that explores the concept of reincarnation with respect to the inheritance of supernatural powers and a quest to increase those powers to the level of god-like abilities.

The main character, Dorian Leeves, is the reincarnation of a 300-year-old warlock murdered during one…

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Robert Craven Author Of A Kind of Drowning

From Robert's 3 favorite reads in 2023.

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Robert's 3 favorite reads in 2023

Robert Craven Why Robert loves this book

There are few authors that can match King when he's on form & this novel like 11,22,63 is a welcome return to form. Eric Clapton, the blues musician, was asked once how he kicked heroin and remarked part of the process involved being hooked up to a black box and given electrical impulses.

King runs with this idea and weaves a tale of how a local pastor, Charlie Jacobs befriends a young boy, James Morton in a small town. Jacobs has a fascination with electricity and when he suffers a tragedy, he becomes a healing preacher who takes a revival on the road.

Morton becomes a musician and lives the high life, becoming an addict. The two men meet, Morton is healed but in all Faustian pacts, what appears miraculous comes with a heavy price. As their paths cross year after year, Morton discovers that Jacobs has a plan for…

By Stephen King ,

Why should I read it?

4 authors picked Revival as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A spectacularly dark and electrifying novel about addiction, religion, music and what might exist on the other side of life.

In a small New England town, in the early 60s, a shadow falls over a small boy playing with his toy soldiers. Jamie Morton looks up to see a striking man, the new minister, Charles Jacobs. Soon they forge a deep bond, based on their fascination with simple experiments in electricity.

Decades later, Jamie is living a nomadic lifestyle of bar-band rock and roll. Now an addict, he sees Jacobs again - a showman on stage, creating dazzling 'portraits in…


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Rob Samborn Author Of The Swordsman of Venice

From my list on epic historical adventure novels.

Why am I passionate about this?

I’ve been fascinated with history and adventure for as long as I can remember. Nothing thrills me more than an epic quest, particularly if the hero is flawed. As an author of historical fiction, I’ve read countless books and spent thousands of hours researching topics and places, from South America to Europe to Asia. I hope you enjoy these epic historical adventures as much as I have! If you have recommendations of your own, please share!

Rob's book list on epic historical adventure novels

Rob Samborn Why Rob loves this book

The only fantasy book on this list, Between Two Fires, is one of the most haunting and original novels I've ever read.

Set in plague-ravaged medieval France, it blends historical fiction, horror, and dark fantasy into a story that’s both epic and deeply personal. What stayed with me most was the unsettling atmosphere. Every ruined village, abandoned cathedral, and lonely stretch of road carries an almost unbearable sense of dread.

Yet amid the horrors, Christopher Buehlman crafts characters whose courage, sacrifice, and humanity shine through the darkness. The supernatural encounters are genuinely terrifying, but they're balanced by moments of hope, redemption, and surprising tenderness, all set against a backdrop of real historical events.

It's a novel that challenged, unsettled, and captivated me from beginning to end, and long after I finished the final page, I found myself still thinking about its unforgettable journey.

By Christopher Buehlman ,

Why should I read it?

13 authors picked Between Two Fires as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

His extraordinary debut, Those Across the River, was hailed as “genre-bending Southern horror” (California Literary Review), “graceful [and] horrific” (Patricia Briggs). Now Christopher Buehlman invites readers into an even darker age—one of temptation and corruption, of war in heaven, and of hell on earth… And Lucifer said: “Let us rise against Him now in all our numbers, and pull the walls of heaven down…” The year is 1348. Thomas, a disgraced knight, has found a young girl alone in a dead Norman village. An orphan of the Black Death, and an almost unnerving picture of innocence, she tells Thomas that…


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The Nightmarchers by J. Lincoln Fenn,

In 1939, on a remote Pacific island, botanical researcher Irene Greer plunged off a waterfall to her death, leaving behind a legacy shrouded in secrets. Her great-niece Julia, a struggling journalist recovering from a divorce, seeks answers decades later.

Tasked with retrieving Dr. Greer’s discovery–a flower that could have world-changing…

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Kirsten McKenzie Author Of The Vampires of York Tower

From Kirsten's 3 favorite reads in 2026.

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Kirsten McKenzie Why Kirsten loves this book

Exceptional, despite the oodles of death. Think Maze Runner meets Ready Player One meets Hunger Games, with a dash of Highlander.
Loved the characters. Loved the morals. Loved the Running Man moments. And the aliens. ALL THE ALIENS.
I stayed up far too late trying to finish it, then stayed in bed the rest of the morning finishing it. After reading this I binged the rest of the series, and I’m waiting impatiently for book #9!

By Matt Dinniman ,

Why should I read it?

118 authors picked Dungeon Crawler Carl as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

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The apocalypse will be televised!

A man. His ex-girlfriend's cat. A sadistic game show unlike anything in the universe: a dungeon crawl where survival depends on killing your prey in the most entertaining way possible.

In a flash, every human-erected construction on Earth—from Buckingham Palace to the tiniest of sheds—collapses in a heap, sinking into the ground.

The buildings and all the people inside have all been atomized and transformed into the dungeon: an 18-level labyrinth filled with traps, monsters, and loot. A dungeon so enormous, it circles the entire globe.

Only a few dare venture inside. But once you're…


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Jeremy D. Baker Author Of The Guilty Sleep

From Jeremy's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

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Jeremy's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Jeremy D. Baker Why Jeremy loves this book

Nobody writes modern, immersive noir like Shawn Cosby and this latest was his absolute best. DO NOT MISS OUT.

By S.A. Cosby ,

Why should I read it?

3 authors picked King of Ashes as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

'S. A. Cosby's novels always hit the grand slam of crime fiction' MICHAEL CONNELLY
'Cosby sends a shiver down the spine' DAILY MAIL
'A pulsating saga of family secrets and double and triple-crossing' THE TIMES, THE BEST THRILLERS OF 2025

A son returning home. A dangerous debt. Secrets about to ignite . . . and a family consumed by flames.

Roman Carruthers left the smoke and fire of his family's crematory business behind in his hometown of Jefferson Run, Virginia. He is enjoying a life of shallow excess as a financial adviser in Atlanta until he gets a call from…


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Kristen Martin Author Of All We Keep Hidden

From Kristen's 3 favorite reads in 2026.

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Kristen's 3 favorite reads in 2026

Kristen Martin Why Kristen loves this book

I started reading this book in the fall and, even though some people might disagree, the dark academia vibes were definitely present throughout this book. The journey into Hell kept me turning pages, along with the lore, the intellectual magic system, and the relationship between the two main characters. Their backstory was woven in so seamlessly and was revealed at the perfect point in the book. This book made me laugh, it made me tear up, and it made me think about existence far beyond the physical plane. A masterful piece of work -- I highly recommend this one if you're looking to challenge your world views while enjoying a solid plotline with relatable characters!

By R. F. Kuang ,

Why should I read it?

4 authors picked Katabasis as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Prepare for one hell of a journey...

'A big, bold fantasy romp' GUARDIAN

'R.F. Kuang is making magic' ELLE

'[A] truly original and spellbinding hero's-journey story' VOGUE

'I devoured it' RED

One of the BBC's 25 best books of 2025

Katabasis, noun, Ancient Greek. The story of a hero's descent to the underworld.

Grad student Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become the brightest mind in the field of analytic magick.

But the only person who can make her dream come true is dead and - inconveniently - in…


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Negative Images by Rebecca Schier-Akamelu,

Anita Walsh, still reeling from her husband's sudden death, finds herself haunted not only by grief, but his Negative Image, a new phenomenon where the deceased prey on those they loved in life, turning intimate memories into nightmares. This spectral figure uses their shared past as a weapon, systematically dismantling…

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Victoria Grimalkin

From Victoria's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Unknown Author Why Victoria loves this book

S. P. Miskowski has been one of my favorite authors for years, but she needs way more attention from horror readers. She writes the very best of disturbed and disturbing female characters, and she outdid herself with this novel. Her main character is the best female psychopath I've ever encountered in fiction.

By S.P. Miskowski ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked If You Knew Me as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

In this twisted psychological thriller from acclaimed horror author S.P. Miskowski, a novice reporter walks a perilous tightrope between ambition and obsession.

Parker Dillon can't win. Just as she's trying to start her journalism career, her aunt sells the website where she works, and the new owner is keen to replace employees with AI. But her luck seems to turn when she discovers an intriguing cold pitch buried in her aunt's files.

Ann Mason claims she did something terrible and never got caught. She's also weirdly infatuated with a long-forgotten TV star. Desperate for a spectacular feature, Parker tracks Ann…


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Victoria Grimalkin

From Victoria's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Unknown Author Why Victoria loves this book

Having looked forward to this release honoring The Stand by Stephen King, I was so pleased with this anthology and found several new authors to investigate. My favorite story was by Meg Gardiner and took place in a dangerous and destroyed Las Vegas.

By Christopher Golden (editor) , Brian Keene (editor) ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The End of the World as We Know It as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
USA TODAY BESTSELLER
LOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER
THE WASHINGTON POST BESTSELLER

An original short story anthology based on master storyteller Stephen King's #1 New York Times bestselling classic The Stand!

Since its initial publication in 1978, The Stand has been considered Stephen King's seminal masterpiece of apocalyptic fiction, with millions of copies sold and adapted twice for television. Although there are other extraordinary works exploring the unraveling of human society, none have been as influential as this iconic novel—generations of writers have been impacted by its dark yet ultimately hopeful vision of the end and…


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Patrick R. Field Author Of The Malevolent

From Patrick's 3 favorite reads in 2026.

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Patrick's 3 favorite reads in 2026

Patrick R. Field Why Patrick loves this book

I wanted to read the original source material after seeing the groundbreaking series. Reid's writing did not disappoint- I can see why this book series is being developed for worldwide streaming services.

By Rachel Reid ,

Why should I read it?

3 authors picked Heated Rivalry as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NOW A #1 STREAMING SHOW

The epic enemies-to-lovers hockey romance from Rachel Reid, streaming on Crave in Canada and on HBO Max in the U.S.

"The book that got me into hockey romance." -NPR's Weekend Edition

Nothing interferes with pro hockey star Shane Hollander's game.

Now that he's captain of the Montreal Voyageurs, he won't let anything jeopardize that-definitely not the sexy rival he loves to hate.

Boston Bears captain Ilya Rozanov is everything Shane's not. The self-proclaimed king of the ice, he's as cocky as he is talented. No one can beat him-except…


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Patrick R. Field Author Of The Malevolent

From Patrick's 3 favorite reads in 2026.

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Patrick's 3 favorite reads in 2026

Patrick R. Field Why Patrick loves this book

This may sound conceited, but this book felt so familiar that it is like the type of novel I could write...and why wouldn't I love it?

By De Elizabeth ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked She Haunts Me Still as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

'Terrifying and thrillingly romantic, this is horror romance at its absolute best: steamy, haunting, and sharp' Molly O'Sullivan, author of The Book of Autumn'Deliciously dark and romantically bloody, this is such an addictive tale' CG Drews, #1 NYT bestselling author of You Did Nothing Wrong and HazelthornThese violent delights have violent ends.After surviving a shadowed childhood marked by ghost stories and loss, Mallory Webb is ready to start fresh as a theater major at her mother's alma mater, a sanitarium turned liberal arts university in Rhode Island. Landing the lead role in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet feels like a dream…


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