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This was my 52nd book this year! It‘s the first time that I have met a reading goal in forever years. I‘m excited that I will surpass it this time. I really think getting involved more on Litsy and other outlets has inspired me to keep coming back to books this year, even when I had slumps.

This was wonderful. I enjoyed how each story has a different take on the supernatural occurrences. Some have “scientific” explanations, on the fence between hallucinations and actual spirits. One story only seems to be supernatural to advance the plot. And then, of course, Carmilla is firmly a supernatural story. Spoiler- it‘s the best one in this collection. It‘s a great example of suspense where the reader knows but the characters don‘t.

Before I begin the final story, “Carmilla,” I thought I‘d post my thoughts on the lesser know stories. I must say Le Fanu is good at writing creepiness. I think “Mr. Justice Harbottle” is the best story so far, with the spirit world seeking vengeance against the corrupt judge. However, “The Familiar” captured my imagination as well, with moments of true terror. Now, on to the famous “Carmilla.”

Ouf... now that's a reading slump!

...plus the two or three that aren't idle lol

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Hammock reading after work, the perfect way to wind down. Reading this classic for my Gothic Book Club. So far it's very, very strange lol

As with many collections of stories, this one was mixed for me. I thought the first 3 stories were ok, but I really enjoyed the last 2. "The Room in the Dragon Volant" was a fascinating story and probably my favorite. "Carmilla" was the only story I knew of when I started, and I liked the opportunity to experience an early vampire story that has influenced so many others since.

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I‘ve been listening to this one again the last few days and finished “The Room in the Dragon Volant” this evening. I had a hard time getting into this story, but I think it was just a matter of taking a while to sort out the characters on audio. Once I got into it, I really enjoyed the story and its gothic aspects.

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Uh oh . . . according to “Green Tea,” frequently drinking green tea late at night may lead to visions of a spectral demonic monkey. No cup of tea for me tonight. 😂 🍵 🐒

I finished the first story of this collection on audio this morning and the second, “The Familiar,” this afternoon. Not my normal reading fare, but strangely interesting.

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An early work of gothic stories. They are filled with ghosts, spirits and real vampires.
These short stories are fun to read. Remarkable however is that I liked the story best in which in the end no supernatural powers were at work. #1001books

Started this audio yesterday. Quite strange in a good way.