Stay-Home Winter Reads
The feelings and sensations associated with winter and Christmas may sometimes seem like a paradox. On one hand it can be cold and chilly, and on the other it can be warm and cosy. Whether you prefer it frosty or heartwarming, these stories will surely make for a good reading experience while staying indoors.
Read the curator's top picks and notes here: https://blog.thryft.sg/5-books-to-feel-the-winter-chill-and-christmas-warmth-from-the-comfort-of-your-home/.
Curated by: Hong Jin
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John Boyne
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This House is Haunted
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'I blame Charles Dickens for the death of my father...'Eliza Caine arrives in Norfolk to take up her position as governess at Gaudlin Hall on a dark and chilling night. As she makes her way across the station platform, a pair of invisible hands push her into the path of an approaching train. She is only saved by the vigilance of a passing doctor.When she finally arrives, shaken, at the hall, she is greeted by the two children in her care, Isabella and Eustace. There are no parents, no adults at all, and no sign of her mysterious employer. The children offer no explanation. Later that night in her room, a second terrifying experience reinforces the sense that something is very wrong.From the moment she rises the following morning, her every step seems dogged by a malign presence which lives within Gaudlin's violent attentions, she must uncover the hall's long-buried secrets and confront the demons of the past.
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Uncle Montague's Tales of Terror
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Uncle Montague lives alone in a big house and his regular visits from his nephew give him the opportunity to relive some of the most frightening stories he knows. But as the stories unfold, a newer and more surprising narrative emerges, one that is perhaps the most frightening of all. Uncle Montague's Tales of Terror, it transpires, are not so much works of imagination as dreadful lurking memories. Memories of an earlier time in which Uncle Montague lived a very different life to his present solitary existence.
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William T. Vollmann
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Last Stories And Other Stories
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Vollmann's "Last Stories And Other Stories" is a treasure trove for anyone fascinated by the spectral and the undead. Picture yourself wrapped in a blanket, absorbed by the chilling tales where the departed linger, and love transcends mortality. The prose breathes life into ghosts, offering a fresh take on the otherworldly. If you're keen on stories that blend the eerie with the profound, this collection will not disappoint.
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The Girl in a Swing
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A shy young man meets a beautiful woman in the company of a young girl. He finds himself swept off of his feet and married to her, bringing her with him to live in his family home. She is his erotic dream come true; she does everything she can to bind him to her and join him in his comfortable life.Soon, however, odd things begin to happen. Things in the house are strangely damp with what looks like seawater, bodies appear under the water that aren't really there. It all winds up to a horrifying conclusion.
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Hide Me Among the Graves' compelling mix of history and the supernatural makes it a must-read for those looking for a unique take on the vampire genre. Tim Powers' exquisite writing style transports readers from high society to grimy slums, providing a richly detailed portrayal of 19th-century London. With an unforgettable cast of characters, including Lord Byron's doctor turned bloodthirsty vampire, this haunting novel is sure to leave readers wanting more.
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In a southern Illinois college town where horror is carved in flesh and corruption knows no bounds, a young English professor with a shrouded past is about to learn higher education can be murder. No one remembers how the body of Josie Fortune was found deep inside Lues Creek Canyon twenty years ago. No one remembers how corrupt police officials framed an innocent man and handed the victim’s daughter into the state’s welfare system. No one remembers, no one but a killer left to carve out a brutal legacy of torture and murder with absolute impunity in this rural southern Illinois college town. When Josie Darling returns to Lues State to assume a teaching position and come to terms with her mother’s murder, she takes every precaution to hide her tainted past from her colleagues. But someone close remembers, and the shadows of history close in. Threats come, intimate promises of violence written in a desperately psychotic scrawl, invading every aspect of her life. Confronted by personal and professional jeopardy at every turn, Josie must face her terror and expose the identity of her mother’s killer—a killer who is now stalking her. “If you think you can sleuth this thing, I’m afraid you’re in over your head,” warns a local investigator, but Josie’s stake in this case is all too personal and all the more immediate as she uncovers other murders. Her list of potential suspects includes her deranged ex-husband, her outlaw stepfather and any of his rogue clan, several manipulative Englishprofessors, and a host of corrupt local lawmen. Struggling against an unseen but ever-present enemy and with few allies to counsel her, Josie embarks on an odyssey of self-discovery. Using her well-honed research skills, the academic becomes the detective and sets out to recover her birthright. Josie transforms herself from tormented victim to relentless avenger as she takes on the intense willfulness of her namesake. But even her renewed strength of character may not help Fortune’s Darling save herself and find the elusive killer’s true identity in time, an identity heard only in the whisper of leaves.
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"A welcome chance to catch up with old friends... Fascinating... When we emerge from its folds, there's good news on the last page: 'The chronicle of the vampires will continue.' Yum."PHILADELPHIA INQUIRERA feat of mesmerizing storytelling, a chilling entertainment, THE QUEEN OF THE DAMNED unleashes Akasha, the Queen herself, who has risen from a six-thousand year sleep to let loose the powers of the night. Akasha has a marvelously devious plan to "save" mankind and destroy Lestat--in this extraordinarily sensual novel of the complex, erotic, electrifying world of the undead.
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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
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You stop fearing the Devil when you're holding his hand... Nothing much exciting rolls through Violet White's sleepy, seaside town... until River West comes along. River rents the guesthouse behind Violet's crumbling estate, and as eerie, grim things start to happen, Violet begins to wonder about the boy living in her backyard. Is River just a crooked-smiling liar with pretty eyes and a mysterious past? Or could he be something more? Violet's grandmother always warned her about the Devil, but she never said he could be a dark-haired boy who takes naps in the sun, who likes coffee, who kisses you in a cemetery...who makes you want to kiss back. Violet's already so knee-deep in love, she can't see straight. And that's just how River likes it. A gothic thriller romance with shades of Stephen King and F. Scott Fitzgerald, set against a creepy summertime backdrop—a must-read for fans of Beautiful Creatures, The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, and Anna Dressed in Blood.
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Vittorio, The Vampire
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A Vampire Chronicles novella from the internationally bestselling Anne RiceA VAMPIRE IN THE ITALIAN AGE OF GOLD. . . Sixteen years old, Vittorio is the sole survivor of a bizarre and violent massacre at his father's Tuscan palazzo. Escaping to the Florence of Cosimo de Medici, he seeks vengeance and retribution. But though he has been saved from death by a mysterious woman, he finds himself at the mercy of demonic, bloody nightmares, war and political intrique. And, beyond even these perils, Vittorio faces being torn apart by a dangerous love. Against a backdrop of the wonders - both sacred and profane - of Rennaisance Italy, with it's art and ferocity, angels and demons, Anne Rice introduces a seductive new character and creates a passionate traggic legend of doomed young love and lost innocence.
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If you revel in sharp wit paired with profound insights, Fay Weldon's "Mischief" offers just that. This collection showcases her fearless voice through short stories that span an illustrious fifty-year career. Plus, "The Ted Dreams" novella will appeal if you're intrigued by ghost stories reflective of modern anxieties surrounding technology and privacy.
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Richard Adams
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The Girl in a Swing
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Recommendation: This book is a gripping and atmospheric psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With its intriguing blend of romance, supernatural elements, and a shocking twist, "The Girl in a Swing" is a perfect read for those who enjoy dark, mysterious stories with a touch of horror. Prepare to be captivated by the author's beautifully crafted prose and the unsettling atmosphere that lingers long after you turn the last page.
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Jonas Lie, Roald Dahl, Rosemary Timperley |
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Roald Dahl's Book of Ghost Stories
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If the thought of a chill creeping up your spine entices you, this collection is where you should venture next. Curated by Roald Dahl, who knew how to disturb and delight in equal measure, this book promises a journey through the eerie and macabre. His selection of ghostly tales will likely linger with you, provoking thought and maybe a glance over your shoulder before lights out.
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Peter Haining, Herman Melville, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley |
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Frankenstein Omnibus
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Frankenstein Omnibus could be a good read for those interested in classic horror stories. This book is a compilation of Mary Shelley's original Frankenstein novel, along with other related works. Readers may appreciate the unique and distinctive feature of this book, which is its inclusion of additional content related to the original tale. The book's omnibus format may also provide readers with an opportunity to experience different variations of the Frankenstein story.
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Taltos : :Lives of the Mayfair Witches
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The third volume in the series featuring the Mayfair witches, following "The Witching Hour" and "Lasher". The Taltos are the spirits - immortal, dangerous and damned - from whom the Mayfairs derive their occult powers, and at whose mercy they are.
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"Dracula" isn't just a horror novel; it's a plunge into a Victorian-era nightmare that reveals as much about human resilience as it does about the darkness. Stoker crafts a timeless tale that combines a sense of creeping dread with a testament to the power of friendship and duty. If you're looking for a book that entwines fear, mystery, and a touch of the erotic in a historical setting, then the menacing charm of Count Dracula awaits to draw you into the shadows of the night.
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The Vanishment
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"The Vanishment" is a perfect read for fans of horror and supernatural fiction. Aycliffe's writing creates an eerie and unsettling atmosphere, and his ability to build tension is masterful. The disappearance of Peter's wife raises questions that keep readers hooked until the very end.
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Haunting Christmas Tales - Horror Stories For The Festive Season
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"Haunting Christmas Tales" is a perfect read for those who crave a good scare during the festive season. Joan Aiken's masterful storytelling will leave you feeling spooked and unnerved, with each story more chilling than the last. The unique blend of horror and holiday cheer is sure to be a hit with fans of both genres.
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An investigator into the supernatural is hired by a once-noble family to discover whether the family residence is haunted, an assignment which almost proves his undoing
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'Ah, the taste and feel of blood when all passion and greed is sharpened in that one desire!' a vampire - but very much not the conventional undead, for Lestat is the truly alive. Lestat is vivid, ecstatic, stagestruck, and in his extravagant story he plunges from the lasciviousness of eighteenth-century Paris to the demonic Egypt of prehistory; from fin-de-siecle New Orleans to the frenetic twentieth-century world of rock superstardom - as, pursued by the living and the dead, he searches across time for the secret of his own dark immortality.
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