I have read and loved so many of these and now have a wish list for the best winter read. Thank you. Subscribed. I just bought Rouge and it sits on my coffee table like a black jewel waiting for Christmas.
oo thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. omg, your description of rouge as a black jewel waiting for christmas is going to live rent free in my mind 🖤
Carmilla is what led to my descent into gothic novels and I’m so glad it did because I’ve been loving this genre! Also I have that version of Frankenstein and just started reading it!
Hi! I write in the Southern Gothic and absolutely love reading across the Gothic. I just want to say it's so exciting to see so many people getting into the genre!
I loved gothic even before I knew what ot was. My brother gave me Poes collected storied as a kid for christmas and he is now one of my favourite authors.🖤
Oh thank heavens, I've already read most of these, and of the ones I haven't read, most are already on my library holds list. I say that because recently I watched a gothic recs video, and my TBR ended up 9 books longer! It's funny that you say you didn't realize you were a gothic fan. I was the same: I saw a list of 50 classic horror books, and I'd already read about 40 of them, which made me realize I'm a horror fan! Not only of gothic, but I do love the atmospheric spooky vibe of gothic. I love Rebecca! I've become quite the Du Maurier fan. If you haven't read it, I think My Cousin Rachel is even better, though I'm not sure it could be classified as gothic. Just yesterday I finished "All the Dead Lie Down" -- and it was FANTASTIC! Uncle Silas is another novel by Sheridan Le Fanu, very gothic as well.
I love horror too! It's funny to notice what you find yourself gravitating to over time. oh yes, I'm a die-hard Du Maurier fan! My Cousin Rachel is a slightly different vibe but still excellent. I think I've read all her books except for a few of the short stories. What a stunning cover for All the Dead Lie Down! I'm going to read it asap. Uncle Silas has been on my list for way too long, I need to get to it. Thanks for the recommendations! ☺
@@StephMorgan_ As much as I love Rebecca, I do think the twist ending is a little too convenient. The ending g to MCR felt more natural, and I love that my sisters and I all disagreed who was the “bad guy” in that novel. There are also a lot of really interesting parallels between the characters of Rebecca and Rachel. The other two I’ve read so far are Frenchman’s Creek and Jamaica Inn. One thing all of them have in common is women who embrace their own sexuality, contemporary mores be damned. I am not normally really thinky about my reading, but Du Maurier always gives me a lot to chew on!
I just pre-ordered the Collector's Limited Edition of A Study in Drowning and can't wait to get it! Releases Nov 5th. It is absolutely stunning and was only $18!
Oh my goodness I love your outfit for this video 😍I've been wanting to read a lot these books and watching this video has convinced me! Fall of the House of Usher was really good. Not necessarily my favorite show, but I enjoyed. I really need to read the book it was loosely based on.
@@StephMorgan_ It wasn't as phenomenal as the other shows, but I still enjoyed it quite a bit. But also love finding something "horror related" that isn't cheesy 😅
Thank you! I love gothic reads as well. They are a delightfully decadent way to get through a cold, Canadian winter. I appreciated the section on modern gothic as there were a few that were new to me. And for anyone who hasn't read "Rebecca"; what are you waiting for?
She is SLAYING I fear!! I have my GR ready because I trust your Gothic recommendations more than anyone else 16:24 👀👂🪑 Rouge yesss Okay I will read Rebecca this year!!! 🙏✋🤚
New to your channel and this is a great list!! Checking out Gormenghast and The Bloody Chamber ASAP. I’m not sure if you’ve read it, but I highly recommend What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher! It’s a very unique take on The Fall of the House of Usher, and Kingfisher is known for her blend of horror and witty humor. I also just finished The Third Wife of Faraday House and though it’s not the best thing I’ve ever read, it’s a fun spooky time! And I’m so glad you mentioned House of Salt and Sorrows bc my hold from the library just came in, it’s gloomy and rainy where I am atm, so it literally cannot be any more perfect 🌧️👻
I hope you enjoy them! Gormenghast is such a forgotten gem, and the Bloody Chamber is stunning. I love What Moves the Dead! I should have added it to this list! Completely agree, its such a delightful and spooky twist to the original story. I haven't heard of The Third Wife of Faraday House though, I'll check it out! omg, have fun with House of Salt and Sorrows!! 👻
I LOVE Gothic Fic! I'm on a big Gothic kick right now. Reading a bunch this month and last, but in regards to this list, recently finished Jane Eyre and loved it! One of the books I'm reading now is a witchy Jane Eyre retelling, Salt and Broom by Sharon Lynn Fisher.. will finish today.. so good! Also reading The Picture of Dorian Gray.. audiobook narrated by Ben Barnes who played him in the movie.. should finish today or tomorrow. Next physical read is a Gothic Fic published this year, The Shadow Key . sorry forgot the author.. but it sounds creepy and mysterious... can't wait!
thats amazing! I'm going to check out some of these books you mentioned, they are almost all new to me 😍 I had no idea ben barnes narrates dorian grey but I think I might need that in my ear holes asap 😂
Hum, excuse me - that edition of Wuthering Heights is GOR-GEOUS (that blouse too, by the way) A Study in Drowning is on my list - I have a pre-order for a special edition 😇
The edition is by Penguin! The blouse is Sézane! 😅 They periodically have great "haunting from a past century" tops lol Oh man, theres some really lovely Study in Drowning editions. Hope you show it in a video!
what are your favourite gothic books? 🥀
I read a recently published Gothic Fic called The Secrets of Hartwood Hall.. it's a fun creepy and mysterious one as well.
@@the_eerie_faerie_tales adding to my TBR!!
I loved the Djinn Waits a Hundred Years-- a Gothic set in South Africa.
@@Emelia39 this sounds fantastic! added to my TBR ☺
While it's a bit more on the drama side than spooky, I really liked The Beguiled.
I have read and loved so many of these and now have a wish list for the best winter read. Thank you. Subscribed. I just bought Rouge and it sits on my coffee table like a black jewel waiting for Christmas.
oo thank you, I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. omg, your description of rouge as a black jewel waiting for christmas is going to live rent free in my mind 🖤
Carmilla is what led to my descent into gothic novels and I’m so glad it did because I’ve been loving this genre!
Also I have that version of Frankenstein and just started reading it!
I just ordered this for myself (I’m going to read it for a Halloweeny reading vlog) but I didn’t know it was inspiration for Dracula?!
@@eliza.the.earthling Oh I can't wait to see what you think of it!
@@AshDaniWritesthanks! It should be arriving in the mail this week!!
So glad you're enjoying it! I hope you love Frankenstein! 🧟♂️
Hi! I write in the Southern Gothic and absolutely love reading across the Gothic. I just want to say it's so exciting to see so many people getting into the genre!
Hello! So cool to meet someone else writing in the genre. Agreed! It seems like there's been a sudden spike in popularity 😍
So happy to see so many of my TBR on here and get some better spoiler free descriptions.
oo I hope you enjoy them! 😊
What an awesome list! So many of my favorites made the cut. Now I’m itching to reread House of Salt and Sorrows! And I love your shirt-so cute!😊
woohoo! I hope you enjoy it. Thank you, and thanks for watching ☺
@@StephMorgan_ Welcome 🤗
Love your outfit! Great list, I'd add 'My Cousin Rachel' and 'The Birds' both Daphne du Maurier
Thank you! My Cousin Rachel is so good, I think I've only seen the hitchcock adaption of The Birds but I really need to get on it!!
Thanks for these great recommendations 😍 and I love your hair !
Thank you, and thanks for watching! 🥰
I loved gothic even before I knew what ot was. My brother gave me Poes collected storied as a kid for christmas and he is now one of my favourite authors.🖤
that's such a lovely way to come into the genre! Poe is wonderful!
What a great list! A lot of my faves are on here. And now I want to reread House of Salt and Sorrows. Love your shirt!
thank you! and thanks for recommending it! such a fantastic book 😍
Daphne du Maurier is one of my favorite authors ever. My personal favorite is My Cosin Rachel.
My cousin Rachel is a lot more popular than I realised! Du Maurier is so great.
I've read and loved every one of your recommendations except for Gormenghast and I orderd it immediately!
yesss! so excited to get another person to read Gormenghast. I really hope you like it!
Oh thank heavens, I've already read most of these, and of the ones I haven't read, most are already on my library holds list. I say that because recently I watched a gothic recs video, and my TBR ended up 9 books longer! It's funny that you say you didn't realize you were a gothic fan. I was the same: I saw a list of 50 classic horror books, and I'd already read about 40 of them, which made me realize I'm a horror fan! Not only of gothic, but I do love the atmospheric spooky vibe of gothic. I love Rebecca! I've become quite the Du Maurier fan. If you haven't read it, I think My Cousin Rachel is even better, though I'm not sure it could be classified as gothic. Just yesterday I finished "All the Dead Lie Down" -- and it was FANTASTIC! Uncle Silas is another novel by Sheridan Le Fanu, very gothic as well.
I love horror too! It's funny to notice what you find yourself gravitating to over time.
oh yes, I'm a die-hard Du Maurier fan! My Cousin Rachel is a slightly different vibe but still excellent. I think I've read all her books except for a few of the short stories.
What a stunning cover for All the Dead Lie Down! I'm going to read it asap. Uncle Silas has been on my list for way too long, I need to get to it. Thanks for the recommendations! ☺
@@StephMorgan_ As much as I love Rebecca, I do think the twist ending is a little too convenient. The ending g to MCR felt more natural, and I love that my sisters and I all disagreed who was the “bad guy” in that novel. There are also a lot of really interesting parallels between the characters of Rebecca and Rachel. The other two I’ve read so far are Frenchman’s Creek and Jamaica Inn. One thing all of them have in common is women who embrace their own sexuality, contemporary mores be damned. I am not normally really thinky about my reading, but Du Maurier always gives me a lot to chew on!
@@ritawilbur6128 absolutely! Rachel and Rebecca are very interesting to compare. I really appreciate the depth in all her books!
I just pre-ordered the Collector's Limited Edition of A Study in Drowning and can't wait to get it! Releases Nov 5th. It is absolutely stunning and was only $18!
that's amazing! I'm so jealous 😍
I just finished reading that this morning! I loved it! A wonderful book!
@@sweetalice7475 I can't wait!
Oh my goodness I love your outfit for this video 😍I've been wanting to read a lot these books and watching this video has convinced me!
Fall of the House of Usher was really good. Not necessarily my favorite show, but I enjoyed. I really need to read the book it was loosely based on.
Thank you!
oh I hope you enjoy them!! cant wait to hear your thoughts 😸
ok interesting, Ive heard mixed reviews but I might give the tv show a shot!
@@StephMorgan_ It wasn't as phenomenal as the other shows, but I still enjoyed it quite a bit. But also love finding something "horror related" that isn't cheesy 😅
My favorite gothic of the classics has to be "Jane Eyre" and the modern would be for sure "The Silent Companions" by Laura Purcell
I haven't read The Silent Companions! 👀
@@StephMorgan_ i recommend it heartily 😃
13:59 Hey, we share a name 😂😂❤❤. Well, now I have to read this book.
Thats so cool! What a lovely name, I guess it's fate haha✨
@StephMorgan_ And fate doesn't miss. I can't wait to binge read this.
Thank you! I love gothic reads as well. They are a delightfully decadent way to get through a cold, Canadian winter. I appreciated the section on modern gothic as there were a few that were new to me. And for anyone who hasn't read "Rebecca"; what are you waiting for?
oo hello to a fellow Canadian! 🍁So glad you heard of some new ones! thanks for watching :)
I loved Her Fearful Symmetry!! Gothic thriller that became horror and done beautifully.
I'm so excited to hear someone else has read it and loved it!!
tbh i have read most of these but they're excellent recs and i love yr vibe ! subscribed !
thanks so much! 😊
She is SLAYING I fear!!
I have my GR ready because I trust your Gothic recommendations more than anyone else
16:24 👀👂🪑
Rouge yesss
Okay I will read Rebecca this year!!! 🙏✋🤚
ahaha awe 🥰 oh yes you might like the magic toyshop! Yesss can't wait to hear your thoughts on Rebecca!!
Your copy of Rebecca is gorgeous!
Thanks! it's my biggest splurge from Folio Society 😅
New to your channel and this is a great list!! Checking out Gormenghast and The Bloody Chamber ASAP.
I’m not sure if you’ve read it, but I highly recommend What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher! It’s a very unique take on The Fall of the House of Usher, and Kingfisher is known for her blend of horror and witty humor. I also just finished The Third Wife of Faraday House and though it’s not the best thing I’ve ever read, it’s a fun spooky time!
And I’m so glad you mentioned House of Salt and Sorrows bc my hold from the library just came in, it’s gloomy and rainy where I am atm, so it literally cannot be any more perfect 🌧️👻
I hope you enjoy them! Gormenghast is such a forgotten gem, and the Bloody Chamber is stunning.
I love What Moves the Dead! I should have added it to this list! Completely agree, its such a delightful and spooky twist to the original story. I haven't heard of The Third Wife of Faraday House though, I'll check it out!
omg, have fun with House of Salt and Sorrows!!
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Such a great list. I need to pick up Rebecca, I don’t know what’s stopping me
omg please read it!! 😍
I LOVE Gothic Fic! I'm on a big Gothic kick right now. Reading a bunch this month and last, but in regards to this list, recently finished Jane Eyre and loved it! One of the books I'm reading now is a witchy Jane Eyre retelling, Salt and Broom by Sharon Lynn Fisher.. will finish today.. so good! Also reading The Picture of Dorian Gray.. audiobook narrated by Ben Barnes who played him in the movie.. should finish today or tomorrow.
Next physical read is a Gothic Fic published this year, The Shadow Key . sorry forgot the author.. but it sounds creepy and mysterious... can't wait!
thats amazing! I'm going to check out some of these books you mentioned, they are almost all new to me 😍 I had no idea ben barnes narrates dorian grey but I think I might need that in my ear holes asap 😂
@@StephMorgan_there's a playlist here on YT too 😄
Hum, excuse me - that edition of Wuthering Heights is GOR-GEOUS (that blouse too, by the way)
A Study in Drowning is on my list - I have a pre-order for a special edition 😇
The edition is by Penguin! The blouse is Sézane! 😅 They periodically have great "haunting from a past century" tops lol
Oh man, theres some really lovely Study in Drowning editions. Hope you show it in a video!
no woman in black? thats a great starting point imo
ah that's so true, I love that one as well!!
@@StephMorgan_Rebecca is going to the top of my list though, then gormenghast
@@gebatron604 possibly my favourite 2 of the list, I hope you enjoy them! ☺
The show on netflix hs nothing to do with Poe just stole the name for views also it’s horrible!
oh noo 😪 that's so disappointing. thanks for the heads up!