If the few books I’ve read this year weren’t enough recs, here are the gothic and horror books I’ve read in previous years.
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Where it really began, (for me at least). Shelley’s masterpiece was the first book I reviewed here for my gothic series. Read my review here.
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Du Maurier used tight, concise language to weave her masterful tale of gothic suspense. Read my review here.
Dracula by Bram Stoker
“I am all in a sea of wonders. I doubt. I fear. I think strange things…” The book that launched a thousand copycats (sort of). Read my review here.
We’ll Be the Last Ones to Let You Down by Rachael Hanel
Not so much gothic or suspenseful, Hanel’s memoir is about her fascination with cemeteries that began with her gravedigger father. Read my review here.
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson
Jackson is known for the creepy atmosphere of her books. This is a definite winner. Read my review here.
The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon
Creepy and imaginative, McMahon’s The Winter People is the perfect Halloween read. Read my review here.
The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters
A 400 pager, but there isn’t a single unnecessary word here. So good. Read my review here.
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
Again, Jackson’s reputation proceeds her, and this is a great Halloween read. Read my review here.
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What’s your favorite Halloween read?
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