Did you miss this Saturday's talk?
It was a great introduction to one of the queen's of American Mystery writing in the 20th century
Mary Roberts Rinehart
Come find out more about her incredibly eventful life and writing
youtu.be/sK6ANShtC18
Ghost ships! Ghost ships! Ghost ships!
New blog post!
Check out my review of A DARK AND DROWNING TIDE by Allison Saft, an excellent sapphic Jewish fantasy that plays with folklore and dark academia:
www.thegothiclibrary.com/review-of-a-...
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The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
This Saturday is the Goths for Breakfast charity day. Goths unite! We're raising money for Magic Breakfast to feed hungry kids with a teaching marathon of fascinating talks and writing workshops. Pop in and out as you like - the talks are recorded!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1982926549...
Yes. I was horrified as a young teen visiting Ireland when I was first served fries with vinegar, and even all the ketchup was like extra vinegar-y. 😝
Photo of a hardcover copy of THE DAUGHTERS by Joanna Margaret, laying across more copies of the same book. The cover shows the shoulders and head of a young woman, facing away. Beneath her are the silhouetted buildings of a small village, with a tall church-like building in the center. The cover is in ominous tones of gray while the title text is in bright red
Coming soon: THE DAUGHTERS by Joanna Margaret
When archivist Genevieve Tompkins moves to the small town of Wilton Springs to catalog the papers of the founding family, she discovers a strange connection between recent disappearances and the faded Victorian spa town’s history of witch trials.
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We're fundraising for public libraries again! 📚This week, when you donate $15 USD or more to your public library, friends of a library organization, or the @amlibraryassoc.bsky.social, you'll receive a free audiobook credit 💓
Last year, we raised $55,000. How much will we raise this year? ⏬
New blog post!
Check out my review of Cameron Sullivan's excellent debut fantasy, THE RED WINTER (out tomorrow):
www.thegothiclibrary.com/review-of-th...
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Goths for Breakfast is a fantastic day of online talks and workshops supporting a good cause. Check out the programme - so much range!
WE’RE HIRING 📚🕵️♀️ The Mysterious Bookshop in Tribeca — the world’s oldest mystery-only bookstore (est. 1979) and recently named Best Independent Bookstore of 2025 by USA Today — is looking for a new bookseller to join our team. This position may be part-time or full-time, depending on availability and experience, but one thing is non-negotiable: you must be available to work Saturdays (11:00am–7:00pm). If Saturdays don’t work for you, this won’t be the right fit. We’re a small, hands-on crew. Everyone here does everything — selling books, fulfilling and shipping online orders, stocking shelves, assisting customers in-store and on the phone, helping with events, coordinating with USPS/UPS/FedEx/DHL, taking out trash and recyclables, and pitching in wherever needed. No task is beneath anyone. What we’re looking for: • Deep knowledge of and passion for mystery/thriller fiction • Reliability and punctuality • Initiative — the ability to jump in without being micromanaged • Comfort working in a fast-paced retail environment No prior bookselling experience is required, but serious familiarity with the genre absolutely is. This is an incredible opportunity to work at the heart of the mystery community in New York City — surrounded by signed first editions, rare books, major author events, and readers who care deeply about the genre. Please note: this position does not include health insurance benefits. If you’re dependable, mystery-obsessed, and ready to start ASAP, we’d love to hear from you. Send a resume and cover letter to: ryan@mysteriousbookshop.com In your cover letter, tell us what you read and why you belong at The Mysterious Bookshop. And please share with any serious candidates you know!
We’re seeking a mysterious new bookseller to join our team! Details in the alt text…
This year's Romancing the Gothic Online Conference is taking place on the 22nd/23rd August.
We're celebrating the publication of Radcliffe's posthumous works with a conference dedicated to women and people of marginalised genders in horror and the Gothic
romancingthegothic.com/2025/10/15/r...
It's that time of year again!!! 🥳
It's Goths for Breakfast time! This year, it's running on 28th February 9am - 10pm GMT. Online. Pop in and out as much as you like!
It's a charity teach-a-thon, raising money for Magic breakfast to feed hungry kids.
Get tickets - buytickets.at/romancingthe...
Okay, this sounds delicious. Someone please go have one of these in my honor.
I’m so sad I will be out of town! 😭
New blog post!
Check out my review of @victormanibo.com’s new Filipino Gothic, THE VILLA, ONCE BELOVED:
www.thegothiclibrary.com/review-of-th...
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TOMORROW, NYC Book People! Don't miss this super-cool premiere event! Can't wait to see folks, sign books and tell you ghost stories! 🖤👻
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier (1938). Also Jamaica Inn (1936).
So much Golden Age mystery: The Three Coffins (aka The Hollow Man) by John Dickson Carr. Miss Pinkerton by Mary Roberts Rinehart. Most of the Ellery Queen books.
I'm planning the annual charity teach-athon for Romancing the Gothic.
GOTHS FOR BREAKFAST is a full day of classes and workshops (more or less related to the Gothic) raising money for @magicbreakfastuk.bsky.social to feed hungry kids!
Looking for volunteer speakers! Get in touch!
Mutual Aid by Dean Spade is free on Libro for the next week (until 2/2).
We know that books can't fix everything, but they can help us show up for and strengthen our communities. Our employee book club read this last year, leading to a great discussion. We hope that it helps others do the same 💗 ⏬
New blog post! Check out my review of THE BUFFALO HUNTER HUNTER by @sgj.bsky.social, which I can already tell is going to be one of my favorite reads of the year:
www.thegothiclibrary.com/review-of-th...
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THE VILLA ONCE BELOVED by Victor Manibo.
I appreciate reading about people being trapped inside by a tropical storm, instead.
This is International Gothic Reading Month! This January and every January to come, we are reading Gothic literature. Visit the International Gothic Reading Month (IGRM) website for more details on how to participate. americangothicsociety.com/internationa... #Booksy #Readersky #Gothicfans #Gothic
New blog post! Check out my list of books I’m excited for coming out in 2026, with a bit of everything ranging from pure horror to fantasy to cozy sci-fi, with some dashes of mystery and romance:
www.thegothiclibrary.com/books-im-exc...
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Happy birthday 🎉🦇
This year, I'm running a lot of courses through other organisations, but I'm also running one myself!
A deep dive into the work of Ann Radcliffe. Come and explore the works of the Gothic Enchantress with me and go beyond the stereotypes!
buytickets.at/romancingthe...
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Is there an official pub date yet? Or just “fall”?
How do you track your short stories? I want to start tracking mine this year.
This was my first Rachel Harrison! Definitely going to pick up more of her books.
Check out the books I worked on this year!
