October 2026 Book Picks: Reads to Haunt Your TBR | Book Lounge by Libby Bonus

October is here, and our TBR is looking positively haunted. 👻 Joe is joined by his coworker Nahomy to talk about the new books coming out in October 2026, from creepy haunted houses and witchy fantasy to vampires, horror graphic novels, dark mysteries and stories that will have you sleeping with the lights on. 

Whether you're looking for your next spooky horror read, a magical fantasy adventure or a creepy thriller to curl up with this fall, we've got your October new book radar covered. Plus, we're sharing a few honorable mentions and unexpected picks to round out your reading list. 

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Book recommendations:

Nahomy’s Picks: 

• The House Built on Alligator Bones – Sophia Huneycutt 
• Legends & Lattes: The Graphic Novel – Travis Baldree, adapted – Samuel Sattin, Illustrated – Shanti Rittgers and Sarah Webb
• Peck & Peck – Bonnie Garmus
• Until the Last Light Goes Out – Courtney Gould
• A Court of Splintered Harmony – Sarah J. Maas
• Look What the Cat Dragged In – Jason Rekulak
• When the World Was Happy – Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Joe’s Picks:

Honorable mentions:

• Stagtown vol. 1 – Punko 
• The Sea Witch Prophecy – Claribel A. Ortega 
• The Tarot Trials – Katee Robert 
• The Memory of Borrowed Books – Meg Anderson 

Episode picks: 

• Solace House – Will Maclean
• Carrying – Samantha Josephs
• Bruja’s Nest – Brenda LaTorre
• When the Night Comes Knocking – Katherine Daniel
• The Chain House – JH Markert
• Dive Bar at the End of the Road – Kelley Armstrong
• Please Enjoy Your Stay – Tara Goedjen
• Night of the Mallrats – Nicolina Torres
• Fangs and All – Tas Mukanik

Who’s in this episode: 

• Joe – Instagram
• Nahomy - Instagram

Time stamps:
00:00:00 Title 
00:00:20 Intro & Welcome 
00:02:53 Joe’s Honorable Mentions list 
00:05:41 Our October 2026 Book Picks 
00:48:19 We want to hear from you! Comment Question 
00:48:43 Thanks and outro 

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