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Embracing What Scares Us
Why do scary stories so powerfully draw readers to the page? Maybe they provide the thrill of danger–from a secure vantage point. Or they put into perspective our own fears and anxieties...the real monsters of the living moment. (These are scary times.) Whatever the reasons, in this edition of The Report, we're focused on tales of creatures, the supernatural, psychological horror, and whatever else goes bump in the night.
New and Noteworthy
Story Image Indie Spotlight: October 2025
From light scares to nightmare fuel, check out our roundup of BookLife titles, perfect for the Halloween season. more
Story Image Behind the Story: A.J. Grea
The author of Kamp Kromwell shares the inspiration for his coming-of-age horror novel. more
Story Image Behind the Story: James Kaine
The author of Devil of the Pines chats about writing, horror, and urban myths. more
Talking Shop: Evergreen Advice from Experts
BookLife Prize Nonfiction 2025
Highlights from the Shelves
Story Image 'Ashwood' by Logan Myers
BookLife called Ashwood a "captivating novel [that] blends coming-of-age drama with supernatural horror and conspiracy." more
Story Image 'Phantom Delusions' by Carrigan Richards
A BookLife review called Phantom Delusions "an enthralling ghost story," adding that the writing is "dynamic and engrossing, capturing moments of genuine eeriness." more
Story Image 'Witch' by M. MacKinnon
BookLife calls Witch a "stirring story of a contemporary romance threatened by a centuries-old Scottish curse." more
The BookLife Prize: What's on Our Radar
  • 'Imber' by Deborah Mistina: "Balancing suspense with action, the horror of Imber's dystopian reality creeps slowly into the center of the novel."
  • 'Avidian' by Ashley O'Donovan: "Avidian boasts an unusual and captivating premise that is guaranteed to hook readers."
  • 'Titan' by Tom Stein: "Titan is the riveting first installment in Tom Stein's YA sci-fi trilogy, about super-powered teen Alex's search for his twin, which takes place over the course of five incredibly busy days."
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The following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's marketing program for indie authors. To sign up your book for PW Select, click here.

CALI: Book One: Will AI save Humanity? A Story of Choice, Faith, and a AI Droid Named CALI by Troy Mangone

What Remains by Erryn Lee

Eternal Love: A Spiritual Journey Through Illness, Letters, and Redemption by 雪漠 Xuemo

Play It Again by Cp Harrison

Red Anemones by Paula Dail

The Book of Hope by Thomas R Krause

A Fairy Story, Saving The Green by Levanah Shell Bdolak

One Ordinary Man: A Novel Based on the True Story of Harry Hopkins by Steve Vesce

You're My Reason Why by Susi Kader

Kali the Elephant Learns from Socrates the Philosopher by Neera K. Badhwar

Camel from Kyzylkum by Lara Gelya

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