Jeneva Rose Just Shared Her Six Must-Read Books and the List Is Pure Nightmare Fuel

Bestselling author Jeneva Rose, whose new horror novel“Sometimes I Scare Myself”is out now, just shared her six favorite books with Page Six, and the list is everything a thriller fan could want. Her picks include Peter Swanson’s“The Kind Worth Killing,”Stephen King’s“Pet Sematary,”Karin Slaughter’s“Pretty Girls,”Paul Tremblay’s“A Head Full of Ghosts,”Elizabeth Haynes’“Into the Darkest Corner,”and her own new novel.

What makes Rose’s list so good is her criteria. She told Page Six she wants books that emotionally manipulate her, lie to her, and occasionally traumatize her. If a book leaves her thinking“what the hell did I just read,”that’s a win. She also opened up about writing her new book postpartum while experiencing postpartum anxiety, saying the horror in it comes from grief and desperation, not just things that go bump in the night.

With fall reading season basically here, this list is a perfect starting point whether you’re a longtime horror fan or just dipping a toe into the genre. Rose’s honesty about dark themes and mental health adds a layer that makes these recommendations feel personal, not just promotional.

What’s the last book that left you thinking“what the hell did I just read?”Drop it in the comments, we’re building a list.