The Best Gothic Fiction Books of All Time According to Experts

Explore the best gothic fiction books of all time according to experts and book editors! That's Worth Reading identifies the best books based on recommendations from thought leaders.

Gothic fiction, sometimes called Gothic horror in the 20th century, is a genre of literature and film that covers horror, death, and at times, romance. It is said to derive from the English author Horace Walpole's 1764 novel The Castle of Otranto, later subtitled "A Gothic Story."