Welcome to Spook Lit—an Audiobook Club by Dreary Dendrophile!
Every Monday, paid subscribers will receive the next chapter delivered to your inbox, ready for a haunting good time. For those who prefer to read along, I’m including photos of the text at the bottom of each post.
Ghosts and Family Legends by Catherine Crowe
“A wonderful and entertaining collection of ghost stories by Catherine Crowe.”
Learn more about the author, Catherine Crowe, by reading my most recent post:
spooky scholars assemble: the first ghost hunter deserves a read
If you’ve ever watched a ghost hunting group on TV, you might notice some interesting dynamics. Many of the more popular shows are heavily dominated by men. If women make a cameo, they typically fit a trope of either the psychic or the witch. Leave t…
This Preface chapter is free to everyone, but as a paid subscriber, you'll enjoy new chapters every Monday. So, if you're ready to dive into more spooky stories, upgrade your subscription here (you may need to exit the app and use an internet browser):
Can’t afford a paid subscription? No worries! You can still get access to the audiobooks by recommending Dreary Dendrophile on your Substack or by making a one-time donation. (I’m shamelessly stealing this format from the lovely
at.)What’s Lurking on Spook Lit?
Next week, we’ll begin exploring creepy campfire stories about spectral visitations during a time when communication about a loved one’s passing was delayed—so the spirits had to take matters into their own hands. I may share personal anecdotes from time to time as well.
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this sample. I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
Hauntingly yours,
dreary dendrophile
*All Spook Lit Audiobooks are public domain.
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