Recs if you like Monster, She Wrote: The Women Who Pioneered Horror and Speculative Fiction...

Fantasy nonfiction, or books about the nature of the fantastic (and the lives of some of its most ardent devotees) for those of us who'd like to leave the comfort of our Hobbit holes and brave the literary wilderness.

For when you want something more ominous, macabre, or mysterious in taste that also centers on a deeply specific subject. Ranging from the occult to the supernatural to just plain weird and interesting. Expand your knowledge by reading these narrow glimpses into the past.

Nonfiction books about the mechanics, psychology, and other aspects of the horror genre.

Recommendations are always welcome!

... or pop culture leaning.

Books that discuss the horror genre in literature and cinema

Books about horror media! Nonfiction, including creative nonfiction like poetry.

Non-fiction Feminist lit with niche, intriguing topics, such as the women who built the horror genre, ligustics, and women's history in the occult.

Created from the list on Goodreads by Cybil and Sadie Hartmann (September 29, 2025)

Are you obsessed with Frankenstein like me? Here's a bunch of books to read.

I’m starting to gather books about remarkable women from the past whose impact on society was huge, and unjustly erased from our history. Join me as I discover, learn and celebrate these overlooked trailblazers! 🥳 (note: there are books i couldn't find on PageBound such as Women in World History, Our Voices Our History, etc. 🌼 book suggestions are always welcome!)