October is here, and our TBR is looking positively haunted. 👻 Joe is joined by his coworker Nahomy to talk about the new books coming out in October 2026, from creepy haunted houses and witchy fantasy to vampires, horror graphic novels, dark mysteries and stories that will have you sleeping with the lights on.
Whether you're looking for your next spooky horror read, a magical fantasy adventure or a creepy thriller to curl up with this fall, we've got your October new book radar covered. Plus, we're sharing a few honorable mentions and unexpected picks to round out your reading list.
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Book recommendations:
Nahomy’s Picks:
The House Built on Alligator Bones – Sophia Huneycutt
Legends & Lattes: The Graphic Novel – Travis Baldree, adapted – Samuel Sattin, Illustrated – Shanti Rittgers and Sarah Webb
Peck & Peck – Bonnie Garmus
Until the Last Light Goes Out – Courtney Gould
A Court of Splintered Harmony – Sarah J. Maas
Look What the Cat Dragged In – Jason Rekulak
When the World Was Happy – Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Joe’s Picks:
Honorable mentions:
Stagtown vol. 1 – Punko
The Sea Witch Prophecy – Claribel A. Ortega
The Tarot Trials – Katee Robert
The Memory of Borrowed Books – Meg Anderson
Episode picks:
Solace House – Will Maclean
Carrying – Samantha Josephs
Bruja’s Nest – Brenda LaTorre
When the Night Comes Knocking – Katherine Daniel
The Chain House – JH Markert
Dive Bar at the End of the Road – Kelley Armstrong
Please Enjoy Your Stay – Tara Goedjen
Night of the Mallrats – Nicolina Torres
Fangs and All – Tas Mukanik
Who’s in this episode:
Joe – Instagram
Nahomy - Instagram
Time stamps: 00:00:00 Title 00:00:20 Intro & Welcome 00:02:53 Joe’s Honorable Mentions list 00:05:41 Our October 2026 Book Picks 00:48:19 We want to hear from you! Comment Question 00:48:43 Thanks and outro
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