Tag: Gothic literature

Hungerstone by Kat Dunn

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Being a former Goth, I love me a good vampire story. Dracula, of course, is the big bad granddad of all bloodsuckers, IMHO, but he was preceded by that chest-biting lesbian vampire Carmilla; her eponymous book written by Irish author Sheridan Le Fanu and published in 1872. Carmilla was unique to its time when it … Continue reading Hungerstone by Kat Dunn

Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver

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Happy New Year! I hope everyone's 2024 ended well and that 2025 is looking hopeful. As for me, I thought kicking off the new year with a new piece of Gothic literature set tone tone very well. Wakenhyrst was recommended by Sadie Hartman, who has the Instagram account Mother Horror, and though she's suggested some … Continue reading Wakenhyrst by Michelle Paver

What Moves The Dead by T. Kingfisher

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Being the former Goth girl that I am, I retain my love for all things dark, macabre, creepy, ghostly, horrific, and occasionally gruesome, which explains why I love this book so much. What Moves The Dead is a fantastic re-imagining of Edgar Allan Poe's story The Fall of the House of Usher, which is like … Continue reading What Moves The Dead by T. Kingfisher

The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas

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The revolutionary era of Mexico seems to be a popular literary backdrop these days, which I appreciate because it shines a light on an era that I personally know little about. Growing up in New Mexico, the connection with Mexico was of course a significant part of our culture, and I have a vivid memory … Continue reading The Hacienda by Isabel Cañas