The Calash by Nikolai Gogol
The Calash by Nikolai Gogol was published in 1836. It was included in his collection Taras Bulba and Other Tales.
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A Grammatical Ghost by Elia Wilkinson Peattie
A Grammatical Ghost by Elia Wilkinson Peattie was published in 1898. It’s is a humorous and witty short story that plays with the theme of language, grammar, and the supernatural.
5 Marvelous New Books for November 2025
November brings us a new quintet of stories from the legendary Salman Rushdie and a long awaited new novel from Nigerian author Oyinkan Braithwaite. Enjoy 5 Marvelous New Books for November 2025!
The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe
The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe was first published in the August 19, 1843, edition of The Saturday Evening Post. In the story the narrator descends into madness fueled by alcohol and resulting in violence.
The Parrot by Guy De Maupassant
Originally published in 1888, The Parrot by Guy De Maupassant features a parrot with a unique ability to communicate and its impact on the lives of those around it.
10 Scary Paranormal Books to Read
Paranormal is defined as things impossible to explain by known natural forces or by science. As a book genre it can be particularly disturbing! Enjoy 10 Scary Paranormal Books to Read
The Silver Mine by Selma Lagerlöf
The Silver Mine by Selma Lagerlöf was first published in 1910. It’s a cautionary tale about the corrupting influence of material wealth.
Top 10 Chilling True Crime Books
If you’re addicted to all things true crime, our Top 10 True Crime Books will fill the void when you’re looking for your next true crime fix and take you behind the scenes of some of the deadliest incidents in history.
Colson Whitehead: A Colossus in New York
Colson Whitehead is an American novelist. He is the author of eight novels, including The Underground Railroad which won 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
The Spooky Supernatural Book Quiz
Tis the season to get spooky! Test your knowledge of the darker side of literature with The Spooky Supernatural Book Quiz.