Happy October, everyone! Halloween Day is just a few weeks away, so it’s time to take a look at some of the books released throughout 2026 that would make great reads for spooky season.

Below are some titles that I am personally looking forward to checking out during Halloween season, all of which fall into various horror subgenres, from spooky cute to slasher. The first list is FICTION books, organized by release date, which contains novels, graphic novels, short stories, and anthologies that were released in 2026, along with a few that are coming out later in October. Following this main list is the READ BEFORE YOU WATCH section, featuring recommendations of books to read before watching their new movie or TV adaptations (some books were originally published prior to 2026 but were given new editions this year). Finally, there’s a BONUS SECTION of books and other items that relate to activities (coloring, stickers, puzzles); instructional (cookbooks, crafting, gaming guides, travel guides); companion pieces (making-of, visual history, behind-the-scenes); card sets (trivia, games, tarot); and accessories (bookmarks, journals). In my circle, we like to give each other a little something for Halloween, so these would make nice gifts for the occasion.

This guide contains external links to each item; for books, I’ve included print, ebook, and audiobook editions when available.

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Legends & Lattes: The Graphic Novel
Based on the novel by Travis Baldree
Hardcover | Kindle Edition
Adapted by Samuel Sattin; Illustrated by Shanti Rittgers & Sarah Webb
Publisher: Ten Speed Graphic
Release Date: October 6, 2026

When a mercenary Orc hangs up her sword — quite literally, too, as it turns out — to open the first-ever coffee shop in town, elements of her brutal past threaten to upend her quiet retirement plan in Travis Baldree’s novel Legends & Lattes, now adapted into a full-color graphic novel from Ten Speed Graphic.

In Legends & Lattes, Travis Baldree takes high-fantasy aspects, like swordplay, magic, and adventure quests, and makes it low-stakes with its cozy, cottagecore feel and lighthearted interactions. But that doesn’t mean there’s no danger at all… Viv was a mercenary, after all, who left behind a lot of damage in her wake. It’s not surprising that nefarious people from the Orc’s past might not want her to have the happy ending she craves. But this is no Game of Thrones, where beloved characters can be shockingly killed off without warning. No, here, the enjoyment of this medieval yarn comes from seeing how Viv handles herself even in the most dangerous circumstances and how she grows as a person.

Happy Fall Equinox! Summer is officially over, so now it’s time to begin the season of cozy reading, my absolute favorite time of the year — the Fall!

Below are some titles that I am personally looking forward to checking out this Fall, most of which land in the science fiction, fantasy, horror, roleplaying, graphic novels, classics, historical fiction, and non-fiction categories and their respective subgenres. The first list of books is presented in order of release date from September 2026 through November 2026. After this main list, I’ve included some older titles to read before their new movie/TV adaptations come out, some of which have new editions this year. Finally, you’ll find a bonus section featuring themed Guides, Cookbooks, Craftbooks, Coloring Books, Sourcebooks, Card Sets/Games, Journals, Accessories, and more that are perfect companions for your Fall reading adventures, and also make great gifts. This guide contains links to each item; for books, I’ve included print, ebook, and audiobook editions.

Continue on to check out my list of Fall 2026 Book Recommendations & Gifts…

This year, Star Trek celebrates the 60th anniversary since the airing of its first television episode, “The Man Trap,” on September 8, 1966 on NBC. There’s a lot of events, tie-ins, merchandise, and more for Star Trek 60, including new books, games, and other items coming soon from Ten Speed Press and Clarkson Potter.

Below are details on the four upcoming products from the publishers, along with links to pre-order.

It is a glorious time for all Baldur’s Gate fans! You don’t have to be a Dungeons & Dragons nerd like me to like the video games, but it certainly does not hurt! I will admit, I was an addict of BG2 wayyyyyy back in the day. All of this is not just nostalgic, but it is also far more interesting, as the stories have greater depth. Oh, and speaking of stories and depth, check out all of the tie-ins for Baldur’s Gate we are getting this year! Some of these are out now, while others are coming very soon. Grab them while you can, fellow travelers of Faerûn.