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my 2026 TBR

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I really want to read more this year, including books that I've planned on reading for a while as well as some new releases that I've looked forward to. These generally fall into my two favourite genres of Gothic as well as thriller, crime and myster...
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Gothic

I love Gothic literature, it has always been one of my favourite genres. I particularly enjoy Romantic Gothic, Southern Gothic and Fin de Sicle Gothic. I really enjoy Gothic literature that explores gender and femininity so this section includes a lo...

 
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Cant wait to read this: such a classic Gothic novel and sapphic story. Also really excited as this book inspired Stoker's ‘Dracula’, which I loved. Short quick read which should be perfect for escaping a slump!
Carmilla - Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
 
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Really interested in this as I haven't read many ghost stories recently, heard somewhat mixed reviews but cannot wait! Also has a stunning clothbound cover!
The Turn of the Screw and Other Ghost Stories - Henry James, Philip Horne
 
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Recently I've loved Southern Gothic literature and, having read several excerpts and summaries, I find this book really captivating and powerful.
Beloved - Toni Morrison
 
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I recently read a different interpretation of this book and some friends recommended the original, having read the summary I feel as though this would be a really interesting book with explorations of femininity and gender, which I really enjoy readi...
Rosemary's Baby - Ira Levin
 
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I initially read this when I was around nine or ten and although I remember enjoying it, I definitely didnt understand some aspects and themes so this is a book that I've always planned on revisiting as I also love the works of the Bronte sisters
Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte

Thriller/ crime

I feel like a good thriller or crime novel is a perfect way for me to get back into reading with lots of suspense and plot twists. 

 
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I've loved the previous books in this series, even though I'm not generally a massive fan of Horowitz so I can't wait for this late April release. Such an enjoyable detective series!
A Deadly Episode (preorder) - Anthony Horowitz
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Was recommended to me by a friend as a good summer thriller read
The House Across the Lake - Riley Sager
 
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Has a really interesting summary and concept, love psychological thrillers with lots of secrecy and seemingly grey characters involved.
Wild Dark Shore - Charlotte McConaghy
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I love a thriller/ mystery book with summery themes, feels super interesting and somewhat similar to Lexie Elliot's ‘how to kill your best friend’, which I found to be a fun, quick, summer read
A Killer in Paradise - Tom Hindle
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The premise sounds so interesting, love the sense of isolation and vulnerability of the MC from the summary, cannot wait to read!!
The Only One Left - Riley Sager