Book · 1988 · American Ghost stories
The Virago Book of Ghost Stories
Why people recommend it
The Virago Book of Ghost Stories, edited by Richard Dalby, is a carefully curated anthology that brings together haunting fiction exclusively written by women from the eighteenth century through the modern age. On The Book Review podcast in an episode titled Happy Halloween: Scary Book Recommendations released on July 18, 2024, Sati Stein recommended the collection for anyone looking to read a standout volume of spooky literature. Stein noted that the anthology is remarkably well-edited, asserting that there is barely a weak story to be found in the entire book. This strong praise highlighted the consistent quality of the selections and the historical breadth of the spooky tales included within the pages. By emphasizing the impressive curation and the diverse lineup of female authors spanning multiple centuries, the recommendation served as an essential guide for readers seeking top-tier supernatural fiction for seasonal reading or year-round chilling entertainment.
Who recommended it
- Sati Stein Recommended
Sati Stein — 1 mention
“I've been debating and I wanted to say if you're reading one collection the verago book of ghost stories is so good it's all women writers from the 18th century uh through the Modern Age It's just so well cated there's barely a lemon in the bunch”