Make the most of your autumn reading with House of Cadmus' Must-Read Modern Gothic Novels. Which will you add to your TBR?

The creepy footsteps, the howling of wolves, and the weird noises… A horrible shriek of a damsel in distress… Knock!

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What defines the gothic genre? This literary guide is jam-packed with genre history and genre facts, the best gothic books to read, gothic authors and more to inspire your reading list and get you feeling ghostly. Starting with classic gothic literature to modern gothic fiction, find the best gothic novels to read. PS: It has also inspired the current trend of Dark Academia. Who doesn't love a classic gothic horror novel? Read now or save for later!

Gothic novels are notable for their overwrought drama, dark corridors, mysterious locales and eerie atmospheres. The list below encompasses a variety of Gothic books, short stories and novellas, both modern and classic, and includes Southern Gothic novels as well. This list is divided into the following categories: General Gothic Novels Gothic Short Stories and Novellas ...

These classic Gothic novels will send a delicious chill up your spine! Get ready for secret passages, dark plots, rapacious villains and brave heroes.