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Hauntology is the philosophical concept, as quoted by Mark Fisher from his article taking a deeper look into Derrida's philosophical work, that "the present is always haunted by the ghosts of the past and the unfulfilled promises of the future." From generational trauma to dark histories to dying Old World pagan traditions, these elements persist throughout the wide genre of folk horror. These books explore deeply into the hauntings of the past and the instability of the future.

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

Birds on the cover. Why do they all creep me out so much? Extra points if they’re weird/creepy.

Please feel free to add your suggestions/recommendations!

My Dad and I’s book club: a curated set of terrifying reads for father-daughter discussions. From chilling hauntings to psychological thrillers, ghosts, gothic tales, and mind-bending mysteries, these books are perfect for sleepless nights and spine-tingling conversations. Expect suspense, gothic atmospheres, and stories that linger in your mind. Read with us, compare chills, and maybe even scream a little together—we’d love for you to join! 🖤🩷

'Things are not where you left them. You can hear but cannot see critters crawling through the house. Is that a person watching you or just an illusion?' These books blur the line between hallucination, insanity, and the supernatural. Is the narrator really reliable or denying reality? Is there a monster stalking the group, or are they all suffering from exhaustion and lack of sleep? Is it a man or something worse?

This is a list of horror books written by women, as recommended by Sadie Hartmann (Mother Horror) in her book Feral and Hysterical. I highly recommend that you pick up a copy of Feral and Hysterical because it is so much more than a list of books. There are more lists of books, but also thoughtful essays by women writers. It's worth spending some time with Feral and Hysterical.

"Women are overqualified to write fictional horror. Period." -- Sadie Hartmann

It’s true. Might as well find an eerie ghost story for you both…

Endlessly searching for another ghost story to beat my all-time favourite, 'Dark Matter' by Michelle Paver. Haven't found it yet...