Sarah Langan is a highly accomplished author, known for her work in horror and other genres. She was born and raised on Long Island, and after receiving her MFA in creative writing from Columbia University and her MS in environmental toxicology from NYU, she now resides in Los Angeles with her family. In addition to her two adorable pets, a house rabbit and a hamster, she also keeps a tarantula as a pet. This interesting fact about her pets highlights her unique personality and interests.
Langan is a prolific writer, having published numerous works of fiction. Her next novel, "A Better World," is set to be released by Simon & Schuster in Spring, 2024. This highly anticipated work is sure to be a hit with fans of her previous novels, including "Good Neighbors," "You Have the Prettiest Mask" (published in Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet, 2020), and "Night Nurse" (Best Horror of the Year, 2020). These works showcase her versatility as a writer, as she is able to skillfully navigate different genres and styles.
Langan's success as a writer has been recognized with numerous awards. She is a three-time Bram Stoker award winner, having won in the categories of outstanding novel in 2007 for "The Missing," outstanding short story in 2008 for "The Lost," and outstanding novel in 2009 for "Audrey's Door." These accolades are a testament to her talent and dedication to her craft.
In addition to her work as a novelist, Langan also writes for her blog at sarahlangan.com/blog. Here, she shares her thoughts and insights on a variety of topics, providing readers with a glimpse into her creative mind. Whether she is writing about her latest novel, her experiences as a writer, or her thoughts on current events, Langan's blog is always engaging and thought-provoking.
Keeper Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Keeper
2006
2
The Missing / Virus
2007
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Audrey's Door
2009
2
Good Neighbors
2021
3
A Better World
2024
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Lost
2008
2
Is This Seat Taken? Tales From Beyond The Pale
2015
Apocalypse Triptych Anthology Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The End is Nigh
2014
2
The End is Now
2014
3
The End Has Come
2015
Best Horror of the Year Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One
2009
2
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two
2010
3
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three
2011
4
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four
2012
5
The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five
2013
6
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six
2014
7
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven
2015
8
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight
2016
9
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine
2017
10
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten
2018
11
The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction
2018
12
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven
2019
13
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve
2020
14
The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen
2021
15
The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen
2022
16
The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen
2024
17
The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen
2024
18
The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen
2025
Sarah Langan Anthologies
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Unspeakable Horror: From the Shadows of the Closet
2008
2
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One
2009
3
Hellbound Hearts
2009
4
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two
2010
5
Darkness on the Edge: Tales Inspired by the Songs of Bruce Springsteen
2010
6
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three
2011
7
Lightspeed: Year One
2011
8
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four
2012
9
The End Has Come
2015
10
The Mammoth Book of Ghost Stories by Women
2012
11
Lightspeed Magazine, December 2012
2012
12
The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five
2013
13
Mister October, Volume II
2013
14
Revelations: Horror Writers for Climate Action
2022
15
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six
2014
16
The End is Now
2014
17
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven
2015
18
The Blumhouse Book of Nightmares: The Haunted City
2015
19
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight
2016
20
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine
2017
21
The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten
2018
22
The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction