Yes, J. K. Rowling got my generation reading. I am so grateful for that. Never viewed HP as Gothic but you are absolutely right. Did a reread of the series this year and love it as an adult too.
@@amritasengupta5251 Do you talk about the alleged transphobic views? I am aware of the fact, that some people do not agree with her views. But I read her book that was said had transphobic content. In my opinion it has not. I tried to find interviews that confirm the allegations. Didn't find one. So if you like please point me to an interview we're she showed that kind of behavior.
@amritasengupta5251 Can we please stop hating on J.K. Rowling? She said nothing offensive, she did nothing wrong. She is standing up for women and girls. Period.
Ooh yes! I've not read the book (I would like to) - but I've seen the Benjamin Britten opera, which is really atmospheric, and also the film, which was titled 'The Innocents' - also very spooky and chilling. Perhaps one for the Halloween period!
I read The house on the strand as a young girl many years ago and it stuck with me. Lately I've been wanting to re-read it but couldn't remember the title, so thank you very much for mentioning this book in your video =)
“Gothic without getting totally into horror”, a mystery with a touch of the supernatural. Yes! My favorite genre. I highly recommend The Uninvited by Dorothy Macardle (1942) and The Red Lamp by Mary Roberts Rinehart (1925). For something just a little more “modern”, The People from the Sea (mid 1970s) by Velda Johnston.
This was a great list. This year, for my Gothtober, I’m finally reading Mysteries of Udolpho. I would add House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne. I am going to add Thomas Hardy to my TBR.
Love this reading list. I haven't read The House on the Strand and will look that up immediately. Love all the other choices. It's definitely time to re-read The Name of the Rose. Look forward to the overtly gothic/halloween list.
The Name of the Rose is one of my favourites, one of the few books I've re-read. I also love Thomas Hardy but I haven't read Return of the Native yet, something to look forward too!
Just finished reading Dorian Gray for first time. Love Rebecca but haven't read The House on the Strand so will pick up a copy! Was about to start reading Far From the Madding Crowd again but think I'll swap it for Return of the Native for now. And must revisit Jane Eyre again. I usually go for WH. I love your voice and book recommendations, and seeing Tilly again obviously!
I associate Autumn, particularly October, with Ray Bradbury. For some reason, I also associate the season with New England here in the States. Thanks for the ideas. The novel by du Maurier sounds fascinating.
Thanks rosamunde. I love to cosy down with a good book in autumn. I thoroughly enjoyed The Name of the Rose not only for it's murder mystery but also for its detailed historical account of life in a medieval monastery. Absolutely fascinating. Another book I really enjoyed was The Alienist by Caleb Carr set in Victorian New York and about the early days of criminal psychology. Tttt (tummy tickles to Tilly) 🐶🐶
Might I suggest "Melmoth the Wanderer" by Charles Maturin? It was quite a slog getting through it, but by the end, wow! Stories inside of stories inside of stories. I've never felt so accomplished as a reader as I did when I finished this book!
Another wonderful video Rosamunde! Your outfit is lovely and Tillie is a sweetheart. Must try to read The Name of the Rose again… Please don’t make us wait too long before we hear from you again. You always brighten my dreary days!
Did you read The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry? For me It has a kind of Gothic atmosphere. Thank you for your recommendations. Greetings from Amsterdam. Marian
Had to pause this when you mentioned 'House on the Strand' to check out my bookshelf as remembered reading it many years ago and wasn't sure if it was one of hers from when i was buying them in paperback or one I'd read from the library. Sure enough i have the copy printed in 1979! No wonder i couldn't remember the storyline 😁
Hi Rosamunde, I just found your TH-cam channel a few days ago, I love it, While watching one of your videos you mentioned your brother, I have been subscribed to The Prehistory Guys for a few years now, & love watching & learning from Michael & Rupert. I have subscribed to your channel now & I'm looking forward to spending time with you & Tilly. Watching from New Zealand.
Thank you for subscribing and your comment, and welcome to my channel - and I'm really glad to hear you love my brother's channel too! They really do a great job. 🙂
My copy of 'The House on the Strand' looks exactly like yours! 😄 "The Name of the Rose" sounds fascinating. After I finish with a collection of short stories by Katherine Mansfield, I'll be digging my heels into Dickens' "Our Mutual Friend" for book club. That will keep me plenty busy this autumn season. 😍 Send Tillie my love and give her a sweet doggie biscuit for me. 🐕
This was fantastic. Such a lovely list. I've been actually wanting to read The Name of the Rose for the last year, and your beautiful recommendation was exactly what I needed to finally make it a priority this Autumn, so thank you so much for that... I cannot wait for your Harry Potter review. That just totally made my day to know that it's coming. 🙂 Have you read her series written under the Robert Galbraith pseudonym? They very much fit the theme. And I'd love to hear your opinion about them... 🙂 Thank you and happy reading!
Love those earrings! I would recommend The Seance by John Harwood. I found it a few months ago at a thrift store, and it really ticked all the boxes for a gothic novel. Also The Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick. Very different books, but both really satisfying reads for me.
I've recently reread "Northanger Abbey" and found it even more delightful than the first time. Currently enjoying a lot "The keep", by Jennifer Egan. Since I'm still in chapter 4, I'll say it is a promising modern gothic novel. Update: After finishing it up, I can now say that "The keep" is an amazing read. The revival of the gothic genre is just one of the many layers in the story. I strongly recommend it for horror, fantasy, and contemporary fiction readers alike.
Oh, I love these unique ideas! My friend and I lead a Gothic Literature November tag if you're interested in joining. Either way, I'm glad I found your channel.
It's funny your first book is Northanger Abbey. I am currently reading that and once finished I am going to read Mysteries of Udolpho which is referenced several times in Northanger Abbey.
I would like to recommend a dark gothic book I read recently. It’s called Crimson and Bone by Marina Fiorato. Everyone I have given it to has enjoyed it and I think you might to. I would love to know if you ever read it. I really enjoy your videos and have got some great recommendations, so thank you for taking the time to make them.
I would add ‘Endless Night’, by Agatha Christie. Your speaking of the unreliable narrator in ‘Gone Girl’ reminded me of that book. Truthfully, you had me at ‘Northanger Abbey’. ❤✌️
This is such a great list of recommendations. I'm always up for "creepy" regardless of the time of year. I've been reading gothic mysteries since the late 1960's. I think they were getting me ready for the arrival of Stephen King and his books. LOL. I was always on the lookout for books by Phyllis Whitney and Nora Lofts. I love the Harry Potter series. I judge a book on it's own merit, not the author. Hi to sweet Tillie.
Thanks that gave me some nice leads. I have you on my IPad on a side table so I can knit. My cat was here on my lap taking a great interest in your dog! I was wondering what he was thinking as you look quite a lot like me. He really seemed quite perplexed 🥺
New subscriber, l am from Kentucky in the USA! Love Tillie she is so beautiful. Right now I have 2 dogs and 1 cat but one of my dogs is expecting and I am going to keep 1 of her pups.Her name is Oreo and she is a big mixed breed dog, the neighbor behind me dog jumped over the fence and well you guess what happened.HaHa! So glad I found your channel!😊
Ooooh another fantastic one!!!!! Lots of favourites here but GONE GIRL is just such a fantastic read. Have you read SHARP OJECTS?? Another dark and amazing novel by Gillian Flynn. Big Hug for Darling Tillie and thank you as always for these wonderful chats.
Thank you. You can find my books on Amazon - www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Rosamunde-Bott/author/B00BW1VUXM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1724752807&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Or on my website at www.rosamundebott.com. Cheers
Harry Potter will always have a special place in my heart but JK Rowling’s behavior has been truly despicable. I’m very disappointed in how she’s changed over the years. Anyway, there are some really great recommendations here! Lovely video x
@PumpkinMozie Can I ask you why you say her behaviour has been despicable a very harsh word for a woman who donates to many charities Surely people are entitled to have their opinions and if they don't agree with yoursI find it offensive to call her despicable
I recommend Shirley Jackson’s We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Excellent!
Yes, I keep hearing about this book - I need to get that on my TBR!
GREAT recommendation!!!
Daphne du Maurier....she's on my list of must reads. Thank you for the reminder.❤
@@Elnora-i6e excellent choice Rebecca is one of my favourite books and Jamaica inn is brilliant as well hope you enjoy them ❤️
Fabulous thank you, just subscribed. I'm from the UK also and so looking forward to Autumn 🍂
Yes, J. K. Rowling got my generation reading. I am so grateful for that. Never viewed HP as Gothic but you are absolutely right. Did a reread of the series this year and love it as an adult too.
Unfortunately she's ruined HP for me because of her atrocious behavior. 😮😢
@@amritasengupta5251 Do you talk about the alleged transphobic views? I am aware of the fact, that some people do not agree with her views. But I read her book that was said had transphobic content. In my opinion it has not. I tried to find interviews that confirm the allegations. Didn't find one. So if you like please point me to an interview we're she showed that kind of behavior.
@amritasengupta5251 Can we please stop hating on J.K. Rowling? She said nothing offensive, she did nothing wrong. She is standing up for women and girls. Period.
If the characters are running about in the halls of a dark castle in their night clothes it's a Gothic novel. Yes, even if the dog's named Fluffy.
@@miriamschwegler8129 Her twitter is full of transphobia. It's hard to miss.
I recommend The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
Ooh yes! I've not read the book (I would like to) - but I've seen the Benjamin Britten opera, which is really atmospheric, and also the film, which was titled 'The Innocents' - also very spooky and chilling. Perhaps one for the Halloween period!
I read The house on the strand as a young girl many years ago and it stuck with me. Lately I've been wanting to re-read it but couldn't remember the title, so thank you very much for mentioning this book in your video =)
You're welcome!
Thanks, I found a few books I will probably be reading... Thomas Hardy and Daphne du Maurier.
“Gothic without getting totally into horror”, a mystery with a touch of the supernatural. Yes! My favorite genre. I highly recommend The Uninvited by Dorothy Macardle (1942) and The Red Lamp by Mary Roberts Rinehart (1925).
For something just a little more “modern”, The People from the Sea (mid 1970s) by Velda Johnston.
Thank you for the suggestions!
This was a great list. This year, for my Gothtober, I’m finally reading Mysteries of Udolpho. I would add House of the Seven Gables by Nathaniel Hawthorne. I am going to add Thomas Hardy to my TBR.
Love this reading list. I haven't read The House on the Strand and will look that up immediately. Love all the other choices. It's definitely time to re-read The Name of the Rose. Look forward to the overtly gothic/halloween list.
The Name of the Rose is one of my favourites, one of the few books I've re-read. I also love Thomas Hardy but I haven't read Return of the Native yet, something to look forward too!
such great recommendations, i'm hoping to read my first daphne du maurier novel this autumn!
Thank you for such a wonderful list! I found 3 books that I definitely want to read. Plus, doggie presence always makes videos better 😊
Just finished reading Dorian Gray for first time. Love Rebecca but haven't read The House on the Strand so will pick up a copy! Was about to start reading Far From the Madding Crowd again but think I'll swap it for Return of the Native for now. And must revisit Jane Eyre again. I usually go for WH.
I love your voice and book recommendations, and seeing Tilly again obviously!
I associate Autumn, particularly October, with Ray Bradbury. For some reason, I also associate the season with New England here in the States. Thanks for the ideas. The novel by du Maurier sounds fascinating.
Thanks rosamunde. I love to cosy down with a good book in autumn. I thoroughly enjoyed The Name of the Rose not only for it's murder mystery but also for its detailed historical account of life in a medieval monastery. Absolutely fascinating.
Another book I really enjoyed was The Alienist by Caleb Carr set in Victorian New York and about the early days of criminal psychology.
Tttt (tummy tickles to Tilly) 🐶🐶
Thank you - sounds very interesting!
Might I suggest "Melmoth the Wanderer" by Charles Maturin? It was quite a slog getting through it, but by the end, wow! Stories inside of stories inside of stories. I've never felt so accomplished as a reader as I did when I finished this book!
Sounds interesting - thanks for this suggestion!
Another wonderful video Rosamunde! Your outfit is lovely and Tillie is a sweetheart. Must try to read The Name of the Rose again…
Please don’t make us wait too long before we hear from you again. You always brighten my dreary days!
Aw - thanks, that's lovely to hear.
I don't think I will read any of these this autumn. Great list.
Did you read The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry? For me It has a kind of Gothic atmosphere. Thank you for your recommendations. Greetings from Amsterdam. Marian
Yes, I actually read that about a year ago. It does have a strange atmosphere - I'll try and remember to include that in a future video.
Had to pause this when you mentioned 'House on the Strand' to check out my bookshelf as remembered reading it many years ago and wasn't sure if it was one of hers from when i was buying them in paperback or one I'd read from the library. Sure enough i have the copy printed in 1979! No wonder i couldn't remember the storyline 😁
Hi Rosamunde,
I just found your TH-cam channel a few days ago, I love it, While watching one of your videos you mentioned your brother, I have been subscribed to The Prehistory Guys for a few years now, & love watching & learning from Michael & Rupert. I have subscribed to your channel now & I'm looking forward to spending time with you & Tilly. Watching from New Zealand.
Thank you for subscribing and your comment, and welcome to my channel - and I'm really glad to hear you love my brother's channel too! They really do a great job. 🙂
So many beloved favorites and a few I've not heard of! Thanks for these great recommendations --- I love gothics!
My copy of 'The House on the Strand' looks exactly like yours! 😄 "The Name of the Rose" sounds fascinating. After I finish with a collection of short stories by Katherine Mansfield, I'll be digging my heels into Dickens' "Our Mutual Friend" for book club. That will keep me plenty busy this autumn season. 😍 Send Tillie my love and give her a sweet doggie biscuit for me. 🐕
Will do! That copy of The House on the Strand is a first edition, by the way .
This was fantastic. Such a lovely list. I've been actually wanting to read The Name of the Rose for the last year, and your beautiful recommendation was exactly what I needed to finally make it a priority this Autumn, so thank you so much for that... I cannot wait for your Harry Potter review. That just totally made my day to know that it's coming. 🙂 Have you read her series written under the Robert Galbraith pseudonym? They very much fit the theme. And I'd love to hear your opinion about them... 🙂 Thank you and happy reading!
No I haven't read those - but I would definitely like to - thanks.
Love those earrings!
I would recommend The Seance by John Harwood. I found it a few months ago at a thrift store, and it really ticked all the boxes for a gothic novel. Also The Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick. Very different books, but both really satisfying reads for me.
Thank you for those suggestions - I will be looking out for them!
Thank you for all the suggestions - they all seem very solid. I've read a few of them, but am looking forward to adding the others to my TBR.
❤
Hi, lots of autumnal read suggestions. Wow autumn we’re has the year gone.
Its 104 where I am today and has been for days...😂 clicked on this one so fast😂😂
Thanks!
Thank you!
I've recently reread "Northanger Abbey" and found it even more delightful than the first time.
Currently enjoying a lot "The keep", by Jennifer Egan. Since I'm still in chapter 4, I'll say it is a promising modern gothic novel.
Update: After finishing it up, I can now say that "The keep" is an amazing read. The revival of the gothic genre is just one of the many layers in the story.
I strongly recommend it for horror, fantasy, and contemporary fiction readers alike.
@@soraya.teacher just letting you know I accidentally clicked the "thumbs down" button while trying to expand your comment. ❤️
@@SlowLivingWithAutism 😅
Oh, I love these unique ideas! My friend and I lead a Gothic Literature November tag if you're interested in joining. Either way, I'm glad I found your channel.
It's funny your first book is Northanger Abbey. I am currently reading that and once finished I am going to read Mysteries of Udolpho which is referenced several times in Northanger Abbey.
I'll be interested to know what Mysteries of Udolpho is like!
I would like to recommend a dark gothic book I read recently. It’s called Crimson and Bone by Marina Fiorato. Everyone I have given it to has enjoyed it and I think you might to. I would love to know if you ever read it. I really enjoy your videos and have got some great recommendations, so thank you for taking the time to make them.
Thank you - I haven't read this, but I've put it on my rapidly growing list of books to look out for!
@@booksfrommybookshelf I should have said it’s set in Victorian London, then Venice, it’s beautifully written with wonderful descriptive passages.
I would add ‘Endless Night’, by Agatha Christie. Your speaking of the unreliable narrator in ‘Gone Girl’ reminded me of that book. Truthfully, you had me at ‘Northanger Abbey’. ❤✌️
This is such a great list of recommendations. I'm always up for "creepy" regardless of the time of year. I've been reading gothic mysteries since the late 1960's. I think they were getting me ready for the arrival of Stephen King and his books. LOL. I was always on the lookout for books by Phyllis Whitney and Nora Lofts. I love the Harry Potter series. I judge a book on it's own merit, not the author. Hi to sweet Tillie.
Great video 😊 and book selections
Thanks that gave me some nice leads. I have you on my IPad on a side table so I can knit. My cat was here on my lap taking a great interest in your dog! I was wondering what he was thinking as you look quite a lot like me. He really seemed quite perplexed 🥺
Ha ha! Love that - and we do have a similar appearance, so he was probably a little confused!
subscribed!! you are the eldest book-tuber I've. Simply clean and nice videos, loved the Wales greenery you had shared earlier. Keep inspiring ma'm !!
New subscriber, l am from Kentucky in the USA! Love Tillie she is so beautiful. Right now I have 2 dogs and 1 cat but one of my dogs is expecting and I am going to keep 1 of her pups.Her name is Oreo and she is a big mixed breed dog, the neighbor behind me dog jumped over the fence and well you guess what happened.HaHa! So glad I found your channel!😊
Ooooh another fantastic one!!!!! Lots of favourites here but GONE GIRL is just such a fantastic read. Have you read SHARP OJECTS?? Another dark and amazing novel by Gillian Flynn. Big Hug for Darling Tillie and thank you as always for these wonderful chats.
I haven't read that one, but I'd certainly like to read more Gillian Flynn.
I love your videos. Joanne Harris has a few Gothic novellas.
I live in North West Spain, 28/34°C still 😊 Great choices
I wass Born 1st of october 1981 - when you were Reading Daphne Du Maurier 😅 perhaps
I will Pick that one up
I enjoy your channel. Where can I find your writing?
Thank you. You can find my books on Amazon - www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Rosamunde-Bott/author/B00BW1VUXM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1724752807&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
Or on my website at www.rosamundebott.com.
Cheers
Harry Potter will always have a special place in my heart but JK Rowling’s behavior has been truly despicable. I’m very disappointed in how she’s changed over the years.
Anyway, there are some really great recommendations here! Lovely video x
@PumpkinMozie Can I ask you why you say her behaviour has been despicable a very harsh word for a woman who donates to many charities Surely people are entitled to have their opinions and if they don't agree with yoursI find it offensive to call her despicable
Thank you, rose, I enjoyed some of the books you presented.