Read Harder Challenge

Several new books out this May align with tasks from the 2026 Read Harder Challenge. They cover genres from gothic horror to romantasy and science fiction. These releases offer readers targeted options to progress in the annual reading challenge.

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Book Riot published an article recommending eight gothic novels from the last ten years. The list covers subgenres like modern thrillers, Victorian suspense, and Southern Gothic. These titles satisfy task #6 of this year’s Read Harder Challenge: read a gothic novel published in the last ten years.