10/08/2026
It is a fang-tastic time of year when ghouls and goblins come out to play!
Stay tuned because has all the spooky book recommendations to keep you busy all month long. But wait! October is known for more than just Halloween. September 15 through October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino(a) Americans. So, let's combine the two into a celebration of Hispanic and Latina horror authors. The books in this reading list may give you goosebumps. They will also invite readers into a rich tapestry of diverse life experiences. Let's meet three iconic women authors taking the horror genre by storm.
Cynthia Pelayo is a Puerto Rican born American author. She is a Bram Stoker Award winner and International Latino Book Award winning author and poet. She is the first Latina and the first Puerto Rican to win the Bram Stoker Award. Next, we have Silvia Moreno-Garcia. A Mexican-Canadian novelist, Silvia has quickly amassed a following after the success of her horror and mystery-thriller books. Lastly, we have Mariana Enriquez, an Argentine journalist, novelist, and short story writer. Her historical horror novel "Our Share of Night" was awarded the prestigious Premio Herralde de Novela.
