Emma's Favorites: Spooky & Classic

Rouge

A Novel

By: Mona Awad
Narrated by: Sophie Amoss
Length: 14 hours 42 minutes

“Magnificent, atmospheric, evocative. The ending was so beautiful, but I was genuinely devastated when it was over! My first Mona Awad title and it did NOT disappoint. Read more

Murder Your Employer

The McMasters Guide to Homicide

By: Rupert Holmes
Narrated by: Neil Patrick Harris & Simon Vance
Length: 14 hours 13 minutes

“Perfect premise. Fiercely funny. A fun and fascinating read. Read more

How to Sell a Haunted House

By: Grady Hendrix
Narrated by: Jay Aaseng & Mikhaila Aaseng
Length: 12 hours 59 minutes

“This might be my favorite Hendrix book yet! This is a complicated family drama...with creepy puppets. In turns heartbreaking and terrifying, it managed to both give me nightmares and be a layered story about a dysfunctional family. This book peels back like an onion - you'll want to cringe and cry at the same time. The layers of family drama and... Read more

Mexican Gothic

By: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Narrated by: Frankie Corzo
Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

“Noemí goes to the countryside to save her cousin after receiving a frantic letter. A chilling tale full of dread and atmospheric horror -- but also the stirrings of love and a slice of magical realism -- in 1950s Mexico. A creepy and satisfying read. Moreno-Garcia is a master at creating ambiance -- you can feel and hear her novels. Read more

Rebecca

By: Daphne du Maurier
Narrated by: Anna Massey
Length: 14 hours 48 minutes

“Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier is my go-to rainy day book. Despite the ambiguity gothic novels thrive on, the characters in Rebecca were fully fleshed out and the haunted manor is beautifully described. It's slow moving at first, but once the tension builds, you'll have a hard time putting it down. Read more

The Haunting of Hill House

By: Shirley Jackson
Narrated by: Bernadette Dunne
Length: 7 hours 27 minutes

“So spooky and mind-bending! Read more

An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed

By: Helene Tursten
Narrated by: Ann Richardson
Length: 4 hours 52 minutes

“You definitely wouldn't want to meet the heroine of An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed in a dark alley late at night. Maud may be pushing ninety, but she is a force and has spent her life exacting her own brand of justice that may or may not have resulted in more than a few murders. Translated from Swedish, this was charming. Read more

The Secret History

By: Donna Tartt
Narrated by: Donna Tartt
Length: 22 hours 3 minutes

“Every page of this book is riveting and so, so rich. Richard as narrator is at first unreliable and, as the story unfolds, more and more sincere - as much an enigma as his cohort but more quietly so and ever compelling as the mystery itself. Somehow he is both blundering outsider D'Artagnan joining the Musketeers and Dante the Pilgrim. Tartt's... Read more

A History of Wild Places

A Novel

By: Shea Ernshaw
Narrated by: Carlotta Brentan, Cassandra Campbell, Gibson Frazier, Cindy Kay & Pete Simonelli
Length: 11 hours 58 minutes

In this “riveting, atmospheric thriller that messes with your mind in the best way” (Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author), three residents of a secluded, seemingly peaceful commune investigate the disappearances of two outsiders.

Travis Wren has an unusual talent for locating missing people. Often hired by families as a last resort,... Read more

Wuthering Heights

By: Emily Brontë
Narrated by: Carolyn Seymour
Length: 11 hours 34 minutes

“There's so much to say about Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, most of which has already been said, but it really is the blueprint for gothic literature. It's a dark, layered romance, filled to the brim with unlikeable characters and gorgeous prose. You'll either love it or hate it, but either way, read it! Read more

Her Body and Other Parties

Stories

By: Carmen Maria Machado
Narrated by: Amy Landon
Length: 8 hours 41 minutes

“Reading the stories in Her Body and Other Parties has been among the memorable literary pleasures of 2017. Carmen Maria Machado writes with fearless exploration, precision, and tenderness that would prompt envy if gratitude and admiration weren’t first to arrive on the scene. From the lovely, apocalyptic love story Inventory to the dizzying and... Read more

Plain Bad Heroines

A Novel

By: Emily M. Danforth
Narrated by: Xe Sands
Length: 19 hours 27 minutes

“I have never read a book that was this much fun. This was a roller coaster of a read, hitting all the notes from beginning to end. Gothic elements intermingled with the current time period will keep the reader so engrossed that they won’t realize they’ve stayed up all night reading this book, one that’s the kind of book you don’t want to read in... Read more

The Fifth Season

The Broken Earth: Book #1

By: N. K. Jemisin
Narrated by: Robin Miles
Length: 15 hours 27 minutes

“This book is everything: complex characters, gorgeous settings, and a masterclass in worldbuilding. Robin Miles is one of the best narrators in the industry, and I would listen to every book she narrates. Her voice is rich and complex and she gives every character a distinct personality and voice. The Fifth Season is one of the best fantasy... Read more

The League of Gentlewomen Witches

Dangerous Damsels: Book #2

By: India Holton
Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
Length: 10 hours 30 minutes

“As much fun as the English language will permit.”—New York Times Book Review on The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the teahouse. . . .

Miss Charlotte Pettifer belongs to a secret league of women skilled in the subtle arts. That is to say—although it must never be said—witchcraft. The League... Read more

Monogamy

A Novel

By: Sue Miller
Narrated by: Sue Miller
Length: 10 hours 53 minutes

“The writing and audio narration made this a sublime reading experience. A quiet, meditative novel looking back on a decades long marriage. This one elicited strong thoughts and opinions! Would be perfect for book clubs. I was surprised and delighted to find out at the end that Sue Miller narrated the audio—perfection! Read more

Pet Sematary

By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Michael C. Hall
Length: 15 hours 40 minutes

“If you're going to read one scary book, let it be Pet Sematary by Stephen King. I don't scare very easily as an avid horror reader, but this one really kept me up at night, and made me highly suspicious of my cat for weeks after. Read more

Persuasion

By: Jane Austen
Narrated by: Wanda McCaddon
Length: 7 hours 59 minutes

“I have a favorite Jane Austen book for every season, and there is no fitter pick for fall than Persuasion. It's nostalgic, bittersweet, melancholic, and always read best with a warm mug and soft blanket. Read more

The Night Circus

A Novel

By: Erin Morgenstern
Narrated by: Jim Dale
Length: 13 hours 38 minutes

“The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern is a spellbinding tale brought to life through the mesmerizing narration of Jim Dale in the audiobook. His rich, velvety voice perfectly captures the magic and mystery of Le Cirque des Rêves, weaving each character and scene into a vivid experience. Dale's storytelling adds an extra layer of enchantment,... Read more

Slewfoot

A Tale of Bewitchery

By: Brom
Narrated by: Barrie Kreinik
Length: 14 hours 28 minutes

“Nasty wild creatures, hatefully pious Puritans, and a horned deity of death make this bloody, magical tale a must-read. Follow Abitha, a farmer's wife and descendent of a long line of cunning women, claw her way to the person she's always wanted to be and get some much needed vengeance along the way. It is the perfect addition to your Halloween... Read more

The Book Eaters

By: Sunyi Dean
Narrated by: Katie Erich
Length: 13 hours 27 minutes

“The Book Eaters is my favorite kind of dark fantasy and possibly my favorite audiobook of 2022. It has so many layers to peel into; all dark and terrifyingly beautiful. Getting glimpses into Devon's childhood throughout the novel added so much agency to her character as an adult as she fights tooth and nail to have the chance to write her own... Read more