The Gothic Literature Book Club

Let’s get together and discuss works of Gothic fiction and all of its sub-genres.

Gothic literature is a genre of fiction that explores the tension between past and present through atmosphere, setting, and psychological unease. It often features isolated environments, hidden histories, and characters shaped by inheritance or unresolved events.
Common elements of Gothic literature include:

• A strong sense of place
• Isolation or confinement
• Hidden secrets or histories
• Psychological tension
• The intrusion of the past into the present

21 and up only please!