Horror Books with Spring Vibes

What could be more spring-appropriate than a farmer’s market? That’s where Ash and Rosemary meet, in this spooky horror story. Ash is selling beautiful artisanal soaps, cupcakes, candles, jars of honey and more. Ro has never met a more perfect woman, and he can’t tell whether he wants to be with her or be just like her. Ro’s obsession with Ash leads her to believe that the other woman can do no wrong. But is Aish as perfect as she seems? And if Ro is willing to give anything to Ash, how much will Ash take from him?

Spring is a time of rebirth and regrowth, and in eco-horror stories, it’s often a time for Mother Nature to reclaim what is rightfully hers. Charlie plans to leave his hometown of Bellworth, where nature is beginning to take over. But then Grace comes to town. Grace appears out of nowhere with strange growths and blue roses emerging from her skin. Her presence piques Charlie’s curiosity. He knows he can’t leave until he finds out what’s really going on at Bellworth and what Grace is up to.

Easter may be over, but bunnies still feel like a symbol of spring. That’s why this season is the perfect time to pick up South Korean author Bora Chung’s critically acclaimed, genre-bending short story collection. A mix of horror, fantasy and science fiction, cursed bunny is full of stories that use these genres to explore the true horrors of patriarchy and capitalism. It was a finalist for the National Book Award and was also shortlisted for the International Booker Prize.