A Bitter Cold Reading List

In line with the topic of last month's reading group and the thought that ‘tis the season for frosty settings, I hope that this list inspires you to pick up some scary books to read in the cold and dark months. (Ant-)Arctic Exploration The Terror (Dan Simmons, 2007) is probably the horror novel about arctic … Continue reading A Bitter Cold Reading List →

‘Consuming the Gothic’ – suggested reading

Here at Sheffield Gothic we've been compiling a list of suggested reading for our upcoming conference, 'Consuming the Gothic'. Have a browse if you're looking for inspiration for your proposal or just want to dive into the theme! Please note this isn't a required reading list - feel free to engage with as much or … Continue reading ‘Consuming the Gothic’ – suggested reading →

Dark Tales for Dark Nights: Ghost Story Edition

Join us on this dark night as Sheffield Gothic revives the tradition of telling Ghost Stories on Christmas Eve by recommending some of our favourites. The Open Door (1882) by Charlotte Riddell Amy JacksonThe Open Door is a classic Victorian ghost story which shares much with the popular sensation novel. I like this story because … Continue reading Dark Tales for Dark Nights: Ghost Story Edition →