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Feral and Hysterical: Mother Horror's Ultimate Reading Guide to Dark and Disturbing Fiction by Women

by Sadie Hartmann

A themed guide to women writing horror

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A themed guide to women writing horror

Sadie Hartmann’s guide brings together horror fiction by women, spanning familiar names such as Mary Shelley, Shirley Jackson, and Daphne du Maurier alongside indie and lesser-known authors. Recommendations are arranged in thematic reading lists and paired with spoiler-free synopses, giving the book a browsable structure organized around subjects such as Gothic fiction and troubled marriages. Five essays by horror writers, a foreword by Ania Ahlborn, and illustrations extend the guide beyond its reading lists. Its emphasis is on discovery and curation: a reference point for exploring different corners of women’s horror fiction and building a varied reading queue.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Horror readers interested in fiction by women across classic and contemporary authors.
  • Readers who prefer browsing recommendations by theme and synopsis.
  • Those seeking a guide to broaden or refresh a horror reading list.

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Women in horror fictionGothic fictionThematic reading listsHorror book discovery

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Book overview

Discover the Scream Queens of Must-Read Horror

Bram Stoker Awards(R) winning author Sadie "Mother Horror" Hartmann has curated the ultimate collection of recommendations from the leading ladies of horror! From classic authors such as Mary Shelley, Shirley Jackson, and Daphne du Maurier to the modern wave of indie names and all the underrated voices waiting to be discovered, there's enough deadly damsels in here to leave you feeling distressed long after you've run out of shelf space.

Each recommendation includes a spoiler-free synopsis and has been carefully catalogued and organized into thematic reading lists making it easier than ever to sate your darkest desires. Are you in your Gothic Era? Love watching a marriage gruesomely fall apart? Just finished Mexican Gothic and need more Sporror in your life? Whatever you're vibing with, there's a list for that.

Featuring a foreword by prolific horror author Ania Ahlborn and five essays from Alma Katsu, Alexis Henderson, Christina Henry, Rae Wilde, and Laura Purcell, this fully illustrated reader's guide is a must-have for any horror fanatic looking to get out of a reading slump or diversify their TBR pile.

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