Best Horror of the Year books in order

The Best Horror of the Year anthology series featuring Joe R. Lansdale's stories across 18 volumes, edited by Ellen Datlow from 2009 to 2025.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One 2009 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
2 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two 2010 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
3 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine 2017 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
4 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four 2012 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
5 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five 2013 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
6 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six 2014 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
7 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven 2015 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
8 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve 2020 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
9 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight 2016 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
10 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten 2018 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
11 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three 2011 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
12 The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction 2018 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
13 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen 2021 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
14 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven 2019 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
15 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen 2022 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
16 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen 2024 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
17 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen 2024 Joe R. Lansdale Buy
18 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen 2025 Joe R. Lansdale Buy

The Best Horror of the Year, edited by Ellen Datlow, is the premier annual horror anthology series, running since 2009. Joe R. Lansdale’s stories have appeared across multiple volumes, reflecting his standing as one of the most consistently anthologized horror writers working today.

These annual collections gather the strongest horror short fiction published each year, and Lansdale’s repeated inclusion speaks to the quality and consistency of his shorter work across decades of writing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Best Horror of the Year series?

There are eighteen books in the Best Horror of the Year series, published between 2009 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Best Horror of the Year series?

The first book in the Best Horror of the Year series is The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One, published in 2009.

Who edits The Best Horror of the Year anthologies?

The Best Horror of the Year is edited by Ellen Datlow, one of the most respected editors in horror and dark fantasy. The series has run since 2009, with Joe R. Lansdale’s stories appearing across multiple volumes.

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