Book Lists Spotlight Canadian, Horror, Historical Fiction

Recent reading guides highlight a wide range of fiction, from Goodreads readers’ popular horror picks—including Freida McFadden’s Ward D and Jason Rekulak’s Hidden Pictures—to immersive historical novels recommended by readers. Canadian publishing is also in focus, with fall and October lists spanning romance, thrillers, family stories, science fiction, debut novels and nonfiction. The forthcoming Canadian titles include coming-of-age stories, contemporary relationships and novels about family, identity and the past. Together, the selections offer readers both familiar favorites and new books to explore across genres.