A horror novel has won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for the first time since Cormac McCarthy’s novel The Road took the honor in 2007. This is huge for both the horror genre and its fans: It’s rare to see horror stories win prestigious literary prizes, outside The Bram Stoker Awards.

It’s exciting to see a horror novel recognized with such a prestigious award! This win highlights the genre’s depth and the talent within it. Congratulations to the author and all the fans celebrating this milestone!