Classic horror novels

Gothic novels have been around since the 18th century, so there’s a huge canon of classics to enjoy, but a lot of contemporary gothic novels have done really interesting things with the tropes of the sub-genre, too.

A list of gothic romances and early horror or dark fantasy novels written in English before World War II. The list is for long fiction only and thus does not include any short story collections.

These bone-chilling horror classics are the perfect reads to get in the Halloween spirit. Even though these books are fiction, we recommend reading them with the lights on.

If you are a fan of gothic literature and spooky books, the gothic reading challenge is perfect for you! Filled with must read classic books as well as modern gothic novels, you will find all the reading inspiration for the Halloween season or any time of the year you want to dive into some scary stories. I hope you have fun with this reading list full of the best horror books and gothic books from classic literature to new releases and find many more books to read!

Looking for scary books that will keep you up at night? Check out our book list filled with Spooky Horror Books for adults and YA readers. Find here the best horror audiobooks, fiction horror books, the scariest horror books with monsters, thrillers novels with serial killers, and mystery novels. Creepy fall books. Scary books to read during Halloween. #Scary #Horror #Thriller #Booklists #Audiobooks #Books #Halloween

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I love anything and everything horror related and I have read hundreds of horror books over the years. My love for horror books started when I was about twelve years old and discovered the Point Horror collection (and yes I feel old typing that). By the time I was fourteen, I’d moved on to adult ... [Read more...]

These classic horror books will transport you to different times and places where fear lurks in the shadows. Discover new vintage gothic fiction this fall!

I am pushing 50 years old. My mum taught me to read before I started school. That means I have over 40 years of reading under my belt. I was not even 10 when my grandmother introduced me to pulp fi…

Stories of monsters, sacrifice, cosmic beings, & killer kids lurk in the deepest depths of the oldest horrors, bringing frights long-forgotten from our world in these classic horror books! Tap to see the 30 best classic horror books to dig your claws into! #bestbookstoread #horrornovels #horrorbooks

Searching for Halloween books to read this fall? Check out these top horror novels that our readers are loving. #books #horror #Halloween

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