A guide to Gothic fiction

I love Gothic fiction! I took several courses on the genre at uni and wrote a blog post about it in the early days of this blog. But then someone suggested I make a video about it too after seeing quite some Gothic fiction on my shelves in my bookcase tour. And since I like it when people request certain video’s or blog posts, I figured I could do one! So that’s what today’s video is about.

guide to gothic fiction books

A guide to Gothic fiction

Gothic fiction as a genre has been one of my favorites for years and I still love it. Even though I’m getting more into fantasy and sci-fi these days too, Gothic fiction still holds a special place in my heart. Making this video was quite challenging as I wanted it to be as informative as it could be, but not too overwhelming either. It was difficult to be concise! Nevertheless, I hope you enjoy this week’s video: a little different again than my usual beauty and fashion mojo.

What genre do you prefer to read?

8 responses to “A guide to Gothic fiction”

  1. Lise Avatar

    I prefer fantasy, but gothic fiction is a great genre too! 🙂

    1. indiequeen84 Avatar

      I’ve been getting into fantasy more these past few years. Mostly YA though. Still have to bite the high fantasy bullet.

  2. chucky1012 Avatar

    Very interesting!

  3. baublesandknots Avatar

    I haven’t read much classic gothic literature since school, but I can see how it inspires a lot of the new psychological thriller style fiction I currently read.

  4. […] surprise. I just recently did a guide to Gothic fiction, so you knew this would be coming. While not the most recent genre that I’m digging, this has […]

  5. Jonathan Scott Griffin Avatar

    I would recommend The Monk by Matthew Lewis. It’s as shocking today as it was back in the late 18th century. But one of the best graphic novels I have ever read has been The Phantom Ship by Frederick Marryat. Also, since you love gothic, if you wish I would love your feedback on a gothic short story I wrote. https://anauthorstravails.wordpress.com/2018/01/06/lady-in-black-short-story/

    1. indiequeen84 Avatar

      I have heard loads about The Monk! Will have to seek it out. I would also like to read some Anne Radcliffe.

      1. Jonathan Scott Griffin Avatar

        I tried Radcliffe. I was sorely let down. But maybe you won’t feel the same way.

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