Thanks for sharing. I love that Carmen Maria Machado is first on the list. I've only ever read one of her works, The Husband Stitch, and just earlier today was wondering what else she's published.
If you've not given it a go, I highly recommend The Husband Stitch; it's posted online on Granta. A haunting story that's sure to evoke your feminine rage and expand your compassion.
What a fantastic list! I just picked up Dept of Speculation last week and I'm so excited to get to it. I love that Macbeth is on here — I've never read it but I've had it on my shelf for years.
ooh thanks for the 'don't look now' rec. i just read rebecca for the first time for my newsletter post themed around it, https://therollingladder.substack.com/p/rebecca , and definitely need more Daphne de Maurier in my life. Added to library queue!
I’m actually starting Summer by Ali Smith, the last of the Seasonal quartet (yes, I’m a little bit behind 😅). But by far Autumn is my favourite from the quartet, will see if Summer exceeds this.
Thank you for the recommendations, I can’t believe I’ve never heard about some of these books, especially Carmilla, looking forward to that one!
Dept of Speculation is one of my favorite books. I re-read it periodically which is easy to do because it's so small and it feels like a different book every time. The older I get, the more I appreciate it.
this might be dumb but i didn't know autumn was the first in the quartet. Thank you for recommending dept of speculation, I had never heard of it
not dumb at all! it's something i had to search up to figure out. and i hope you enjoy dept of speculation—it is a phenomenal read!
i just got it actually thanks to you!
omg i just finished in the dream house!!! second that rec, it was a great read. will be referring to this list for my next book 😇
ugh i love that book so much! might reread it this fall as well. and thank you, i hope it doesn't disappoint!
I'm reading Jane Eyre and watching Gilmore Girls and it feels like heaven. Enjoy your readings 😊
Autumn, Don’t Look Now and In the Dream House are all on my list! Can’t wait to get to them<3
good thing i didn't read most of them :D
Thanks for sharing. I love that Carmen Maria Machado is first on the list. I've only ever read one of her works, The Husband Stitch, and just earlier today was wondering what else she's published.
If you've not given it a go, I highly recommend The Husband Stitch; it's posted online on Granta. A haunting story that's sure to evoke your feminine rage and expand your compassion.
What a fantastic list! I just picked up Dept of Speculation last week and I'm so excited to get to it. I love that Macbeth is on here — I've never read it but I've had it on my shelf for years.
Just added so many of these to my library holds list! Thank you!!!
in the dream house soooo good <3
Oooooh this is a well thought out list! I read Weather by Jenny Offill last year and I enjoyed her style. Will check out others on this list
ooh thanks for the 'don't look now' rec. i just read rebecca for the first time for my newsletter post themed around it, https://therollingladder.substack.com/p/rebecca , and definitely need more Daphne de Maurier in my life. Added to library queue!
read "The Adult" last year, I go to uoft as well so I felt right at home reading it. great list!
I just bought the Virgin Suicide and am really enjoying it !
I’m actually starting Summer by Ali Smith, the last of the Seasonal quartet (yes, I’m a little bit behind 😅). But by far Autumn is my favourite from the quartet, will see if Summer exceeds this.
Thank you for the recommendations, I can’t believe I’ve never heard about some of these books, especially Carmilla, looking forward to that one!
Definitely going to read Don’t Look Now!
Dept of Speculation is one of my favorite books. I re-read it periodically which is easy to do because it's so small and it feels like a different book every time. The older I get, the more I appreciate it.