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Category: Ghost Stories

Several good books, out now and coming soon

October 30, 2025 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 3 Comments

Here you'll find books I'm currently reading and also what I'm eager to read. Included, as a nod to the season, a series of ghost stories published annually this time of year, except they're connected to a Christmas tradition.

Why do we keep looking for ghosts?

October 1, 2025 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ Leave a comment

Alice Vernon is the author of "Ghosted," a new book that examines 200 years of ghost hunting, including communication by séance and sleuthing through haunted houses. I couldn't resist delving into this interesting topic. Here's my review.

What I’m reading, including the 2025 Booker Prize longlist

August 20, 2025 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 3 Comments

I've been diving into the UK's Booker Prize longlisted novels, which have included 'Misinterpretation' and 'One Boat.' Here's why, plus there's a new thriller I flew through and nonfiction I've started about ghosts.

Supernatural escapes once a Christmas tradition, now revived

December 12, 2023 ~ The Longest Chapter ~ 2 Comments

These ghost stories, each published in a small book, aren't Santa narratives, rather distinctive plots from the imagined worlds of classic authors Edith Wharton, Shirley Jackson, and others. Take a look, and treat yourself. They're an addictive delight.

The Longest Chapter is written by book critic Kassie Rose. Her reviews and commentary can be heard on WOSU 89.7 FM, an NPR member station broadcasting throughout Central Ohio.

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