Best Horror Book Clubs

If you’re a fan of all things macabre and spine-chilling, there’s no better way to indulge your love of horror than by joining a book club dedicated to the genre.

From virtual meetups to subscription boxes with cool merch, here are some of the best horror book clubs to satisfy your craving for the creepy.  

Literally Dead Book Club  

Hosted by Canadian booktuber Kayla (BooksandLala), the Literally Dead Book Club is perfect for readers who love discussing thriller and horror novels.

Each month, Kayla and guest hosts dive into a selected book and share their thoughts via YouTube live discussions and Instagram updates.

The club features a mix of contemporary horror and psychological thrillers, making it accessible for readers who are new to the genre as well as seasoned horror fans.

Goodreads Horror Book Groups  

Goodreads offers a variety of horror-themed groups where you can join discussions, vote on monthly reads, and share your thoughts with fellow fans.

From general horror forums to niche subgenres like cosmic horror and splatterpunk, there’s a group for everyone. The platform also offers reading challenges and themed discussion threads, making it a treasure trove for avid readers of the macabre.

Check out the Horror Groups on Goodreads to find the perfect match for your taste.  

Night Worms  

If you’re looking for a horror book subscription box with a book club twist, Night Worms might be your perfect fit.

This horror-focused company curates monthly book boxes filled with the latest horror releases and themed goodies.

Subscribers are encouraged to participate in community discussions via social media.

Death by TBR Virtual Horror Book Club  

Part of the broader Death by TBR Books bookstore and press, this virtual horror book club takes place on Patreon and Discord.

Along with the horror book club, you can choose to support the indie bookstore by participating in their Blind Date Book Subscription Package. You can choose horror, thriller/mystery, or cozy mystery with the option to receive your books monthly, every other month, or quarterly.

And you can choose to buy your horror books directly from this online indie bookstore.

HOWL Society  

The HOWL Society is an online horror community run by horror writers, readers, and fans. They host a weekly book club where members vote on a horror novel to read and discuss via Discord.

What sets this club apart is its deep commitment to the genre, with a focus on diverse authors, indie horror, and underrated classics.

And there are no membership fees!

Find More Horror Book Clubs  

If none of these clubs quite fit your taste or you’re simply looking for more options, check out the extensive list of horror book clubs at Bookclubs.com.

There’s also The Creepy Book Club for thrillers. The Aardvark Book Club for a more traditional subscription service. Or, start your own conversation on r/horrorlit.  

What online horror book clubs and subscription boxes did I miss? Let me know in the comments!

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