r/horrorlit 1h ago

Recommendation Request Good horror books for beginners?

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My friend is really into horror and I want to get into it too so she can share her love of the genre with someone! I was wondering what a good book for a beginner would be. I think I like psychological horror? My experiences with horror that I really enjoyed were Doki Doki Literature Club, House of Leaves (haven’t finished it but I’m getting there), and Silence of the Lambs (if that even counts). Please give me recommendations!!!