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8 Gothic Science Fiction Novels That Will Chill and Thrill You

Check out these 8 gothic science fiction novels! They're sure to both terrorize and entertain you in equal measure!

Queer Fear: 13 Thrilling Queer Gothic Books

Let's get something straight: the gothic genre has always been queer. But these queer gothic books take them from subtext to text.

No Tricks, Just Treats: Fun Halloween Books for Adults

Whether you're seeking a witchy woo-ing, a macabre mystery, or a phantasmagoric fantasy, you'll love these Halloween books for adults.

New and Recent Gothic Horror

The punch doesn't taste right, you can't find the friend you came with, and you aren't sure how you're getting home: it's gothic horror.

8 Spooky Books of Gothic Horror and Magic

These classic and more contemporary books of gothic horror, gothic fantasy, and a blend of the two are perfect for an Autumn evening read.

Are We in the Midst of a Gothic Horror Boom?

Are we in the midst of a Gothic literature boom? A reader dives into a recent boom in the subgenre and explores some of its trademark tropes.

How Jane Austen Raised Seven Gothic Novels From the Dead

The "horrid novels" were especially fortunate to have Jane Austen cast a spotlight upon them. So what are they? And why these titles?

What Is Gothic Romance? 13 Books That Will Enchant Your Inner Gothic Fan

Are you enamored by crumbling castles with curses and ghosts? These 13 gothic romances are perfect for you!

Read What You Need: 9 Gothic Novels for Every Mood

Whether you seek for nightmares, thrills, love, laughs, whatever, we've got some atmospheric gothic novels for every mood, like Bunny by Mona Awad.

10 Books to Read After You’ve Finished REBECCA

Can't get enough of those gothic vibes? Try this mix of new and classic reads once you've finished Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca, including The Graveyard Apartment by Mariko Koike.