Best Horror of the Year books in order

A reading guide for the Best Horror of the Year anthology series, edited by Ellen Datlow, which includes contributions from Kelly Robson.

Reading order

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

The Best Horror of the Year is a long-running annual anthology series edited by Ellen Datlow. Each volume collects the best horror short fiction published in a given year. Kelly Robson is one of many authors whose work has appeared in these collections.

The series has been running since 2009 and now spans more than fifteen volumes. It is a good starting point for readers who want to sample the current state of horror short fiction from a wide range of authors.

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 series?

The Best Horror of the Year series is edited by Ellen Datlow, one of the most respected editors in horror and dark fiction. She has edited the annual anthology since 2009.

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