50 Winners – Berkley Horror Shelf Awareness Sweepstakes
Enter now for a chance to win a 3-book horror pack including hits like “Play Nice” by Rachel Harrison. One-time entry only!
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Want Free Horror Books? The Berkley Shelf Awareness Sweepstakes Is Serving Chills & Thrills
If your idea of summer fun includes creepy woods, vengeful spirits, or a protagonist who definitely shouldn't be going into that basement, this one’s for you. Penguin Random House is dropping a book-lovers’ dream with the 2025 Berkley Horror Shelf Awareness Sweepstakes, and it’s all about stocking your shelf with scream-worthy stories.
This sweepstakes is a one-time entry event (yes, ONE SHOT — so make it count), and 50 winners will each walk away with three paperback horror novels from Berkley’s current must-read lineup. Think of it as a mini horror library for your nightstand, all without spending a dime.
With each book valued at $14.99, you’re looking at a $44.97 retail value per winner — not to mention the bragging rights of being chosen by a major publishing powerhouse like Penguin Random House.
Ready to enter? Here’s everything you need to know — and we mean everything.
Prize Breakdown
Each of the 50 winners will score a frightfully fabulous prize pack containing:
- Play Nice by Rachel Harrison (ARV: $14.99): A twisted tale by the author of Cackle and Such Sharp Teeth, this one’s a cocktail of female rage, dark humor, and chaotic friendship.
- The Whistler by Nick Medina (ARV: $14.99): Inspired by Native folklore, this chilling novel weaves ancestral spirits, family secrets, and spine-tingling suspense into a haunting narrative.
- Slashed Beauties by A. Rushby (ARV: $14.99): Your next slasher obsession. Blood-soaked, cinematic, and a love letter to final girls everywhere.
Each prize package is identical, totaling approximately $44.97. The books ship directly from the publisher — so no need to battle it out in the horror section of your local bookstore.
What You Can Do with the Prize If You Win
Here’s where it gets fun. Winning this Berkley horror prize pack isn’t just about getting three free books — it’s about curating your own screamfest.
- Build Your Summer Reading Stack: With three fresh releases, you’ve got a full month of nightstand reading covered — or a long weekend binge if you're truly hardcore.
- Start a Horror Book Club: Rally your besties or your online bookstagram crew. Pick one title each week and spill your guts (figuratively) about the plot twists.
- Host a Spooky Giveaway of Your Own: Already own one of the titles? Share the horror with a friend or host a creepy little giveaway on your own social feed.
- Add to Your Collector’s Shelf: These paperbacks are publisher-fresh and first-run. Perfect for fans who love collecting horror lit from iconic authors and fresh voices alike.
Bottom line: You don’t need to wait for Halloween to get haunted.
Q&A
Is this legitimate?
Yes! This sweepstakes is 100% legit and run directly by Penguin Random House, one of the biggest publishing companies in the world. You can find all the nitty-gritty legal stuff in their official rules.
How many entries are allowed?
It’s a one-time entry. No daily grind. Just fill out the form once and you’re in the running.
Are there bonus entries?
Nope — it’s one entry per person. No referrals, uploads, or bonus actions.
How many prizes can you win?
Each entrant can win once only — and there are 50 winners total. That’s a pretty generous stack from a single-entry sweepstakes.
How to Enter
- 1 Copy of The Whistler by Nick Medina (ARV $14.99)
- 1 Copy of Slashed Beauties by A. Rushby (ARV $14.99)
Total ARV per winner: $44.97
Website Entry
https://sites.prh.com/berkley-horror-shelf-awareness-sweepstakes-may-25
