November TBR: Dark Spooky Gothic for

[@dawnnicholson9675]

Wuthering Heights is my favourite English classic.. such a dark tale. I absolutely love Rebecca.. Daphne du Maurier was an amazing author..Jamaica Inn is another classic from her. i will certainly join in on this Gothlit november.. I also need to read Dorian Gray so I may try to read this. ✨✨

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Ooo I’m so glad you are joining in 🖤

[@Lin46thenetherlands]

Rebecca!! Love it. But you know i recognize the number reading you talked about 😂 ...what i also love is the big teddy bear *dog* on your bed...he/she is do cute with the octopus behind him and the lights above. So cozy ❤❤❤❤

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

That’s Luna she’s always right next to me she’s my little shadow. Thank you so much for watching ❤️❤️

[@ifoundafox]

I am swooning. So many classics to adore, over and over again. Loved seeing your gothic stash, Candy! Also loved seeing Wilkie Collins pop up! xox

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

@@ifoundafox I read Wilkie Collins when I was 15…. So long ago now. I read the woman in white and the moonstone …. A teacher gave us all a list of 100 important books and I can Remeber everybody in my peer group throwing it in the bin laughing and I couldn’t get them I hung onto mine like a treasure. I can remember reading dickens off that last for the first time, wuthering heights the first time round, black beauty, little women, Thomas hardy, Jane austen, catch 22. I am honestly so happy I’ve found my way back to fiction again I’m having a blast.

[@thebaileygrind]

Yay!!! Anything Anne Rice most certainly fits. She’s goth mommy. Omg you’ve never read Frankenstein. I’m going to try and find your email to send you a lesson I made for my Biology high schoolers about the history of Frankenstein. JANE EYRE my all time favorite. So happy you’re participating 😭

[@thebaileygrind]

Hahah Bailey student 🖤

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Aww I’ll look out for it and thank you and I’m so excited to be taking part ❤️

[@SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission]

Loved this! I can’t believe they were going to throw those books away, 😱but how lucky for you! I’m thrilled to hear you’re rereading Wuthering Heights. You probably know what a fan I am. I think I own 14 copies of it, which might be ridiculous, but most are illustrated, and a few include brilliant annotations and essays which I’ve also read. My daughter read it in tandem with me last year, and I included the little book report she wrote for it in last year’s gothlit wrap up. Ah! You’re making me want to read it again! All of these books sound intriguing and there’s a handful I’ve not heard of. I’m hoping to read Frankenstein this month. I loved it and learned a lot from it my first time reading a few years ago. I definitely read too much when I was in my 20s; there were just some things I couldn’t retain, but I was overwhelmed with the amount of books I wanted to read. It’s definitely not a competition. I make the error sometimes of referring to this as a challenge, but I usually correct my use of that word lol it’s not a challenge, we just want to talk about books! I’m delighted you’re savoring your reading experience, and I hope you continue to do so. Thank you for this lovely video Candy ❤❤❤

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Rachel your trips to museums and your music and films and books with your daughter is honestly my very favourite thing on KZbin. I loved last year when you read wuthering heights together and the book report. I tried to get my daughter to do the same this year but she’s lost in a level study at the minute, she’s my tandem reader. You are such a great mom honestly it’s an absolute gift that you share snippets of it and your daughter is amazing! Thank you so much for the tag and the continued Inspiration you bring. I hope both you and Bailey realise how treasured your channels are 🖤🖤🖤

[@SecondThoughtsAboutTheMission]

Your words mean so much to me, Candy. I feel so blessed to know you, and I adore all of your content. I’m so happy this tag has brought you joy ❤❤❤

[@DebbysWitchyVlog]

So many books! So many cups of tea and quiet moments ahead for November. Enjoy every moment 🤎Oh I loved the Witching Hour, so good. Frankenstein is good, I read that with my son in school. I have never read Jane Eyre! Maybe I'll get to that this winter LOL Great video!🥧

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

I loved the witching hour too it was such a page turner. Ooo if you get Jayne eyre let me know and tell me what you think 🖤

[@MoonflowerMoments]

Rebecca ❤❤❤! Dorian Gray! Oooh, I'm so excited for you as you adventure this month!

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Aww thank you ☺️

[@earthsky6202]

Im currently reading The Witching hour too!! I agree slow down and savor is the way to go. Thank you for sharing❤

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Thank you so much for watching. I hope you love the witching hour ❤️❤️

[@BagLadyJournals]

Hi Candy, what a great stack of books! I've read several on your pile. Rebecca, a year or two ago so. LOVED it. Anne Rice, The Witching Hour...omg, I read it in 1992 and I really am due for a re-read. It made a terrific impression on me. Wuthering Heights, I've read twice. I am currently reading Frankenstein for the very first time, too! It was on the used shelf of my local book shop earlier this month. Coincidence since I had just watched your bookshelf video and you mentioned Frankenstein...can't believe I have never read it either. I'm about two thirds in and it gets better and better. Enjoy your reading for November and certainly do not feel pressure. That's the worst feeling. Thanks for sharing your TBR for the GothLit!

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Ooo I just finished Frankenstein and cried my eyes out I loved it but no spoilers for you ❤️❤️❤️

[@SunshineDawn7]

Sounds like a Great plan Candy 🍬 🍬 Enjoy your reading. I think i have adhd or something because my mind wanders and i find myself having to reread the same paragraphs sometimes two or three times but i really want to know so i keep going. I love to read but i am very slow. I also read several books at a time sometimes. I am glad you are slowing down and not putting so much pressure on yourself. That is something i have started doing in the past few years. I have read many of Anne Rice's books in the past and plan on re-reading them also i need to get Wuthering Heights as i have never read it. I read Frankenstein a couple years ago with Kelly Bear and really enjoyed it. Have fun reading. Hi Tilly Sweetheart 🥰Love you both bunches 💖💖🤗🤗🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Thank you so much for watching sunshine dawn ❤️❤️ tilly sends her biggest hugs 🥰 🖤❤️🤩

[@GlindaDoll]

So many great books Candy. I love gothic literature. I read a lot of that type of book years ago when studying English literature at Glasgow uni. Rebbeca is one of my very favourite, but Jane Eyre is my number 1 🖤. Frankenstein is an amazing book also! Enjoy your reading 🖤Thank you for sharing this. 💕💖

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Thank you Glinda ❤️🖤

[@annasmith6651]

I loved Ava Reid's novel. She handles that mix of gothic mystery, romance, horror and the supernatural really well. I'm off to find Bone China and The Witching Hour. Thanks for sharing this list!

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Anna thank you I can’t wait to read it.

[@demeldapenkitty7937]

Fabulous selection of books there lovely, Rebecca and Wuthering Heights are two of my all time favourite books and perfect for Gothlit November. Enjoy your reading x

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@MarchPaynesMidlifeDollyCrisis]

Loved seeing what's on your GothLitNovember pile. There's definitely a few there that I'd like to read/reread. I read Wuthering Heights several times when I was at school and then again when I was at university but I'd definitely like to read it again as, honestly, I can't remember half of it now. I have Bone China in my to read pile too, I read Laura Purcell's Silent Companions, and it was such a gripping read! The Ghost Wood is also one that really intrigues me. I read the Witching Hour decades ago, it was such a BIG book and I remember loving it so much, even though thinking about it now there is much that I can't remember about it. I'd love to reread it but the prospect of all those pages is quite daunting.

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

lol I know it’s a massive book isn’t it . So glad you liked this March and watched ❤️❤️

[@houseofhag]

So many wonderful books Candy! How amazing you managed to find Lasher ....it is good, although nothing quite meets the beauty of The Witching Hour! Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights ...... on my tbr as well! I think you would enjoy Tess of the D'urbervilles Candy, if you've not already read. It is classed as Gothic.... I think! I read it every year.

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Ooo I’ll look out for it then for sure thank you so much for the recommendation ❤

[@lizzieh5284]

Hi Candy. I love hearing about your books for November. I studied Frankenstein for A level and loved it. It is a very complex book. The ending made me cry. The monster is a sad figure. One of my favourite books. 😊❤ Jayne Eyre is also one of my all time favourites too. You are in for a treat. And The Woman in White.Yayy! I studied The Castle of Otranto for my dgree and didnt like it.Yiu must watch Rebecca with Joan Fontaine and Laurance Olivier. Its a classic film. Its a really good depiction.I love Susan Hill's books and the film is brilliant.im so glad you took up my recommendation of The Ghost Woods. I hope you like it as much as I did.Please let us know what you think of it.

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Lizzie it was you who recommended it …. I couldn’t remember but I couldn’t not hello…. Mushrooms in gothic literature! I’m certain I will love it. Thank you Lizzie for always giving me such wonderful comments to explore ❤️❤️ I’ve just finished Frankenstein and sat sobbing in my hands out loud at the end and it’s been a long time since a book made me do that 🖤

[@lizzieh5284]

@@CandySoulAndSoil Me too. I dont like the way most films do not seem to acknowlege the 'monster's ' tragic predicament. And who is the 'monster'? Is it the 'monster' or its creator? So sad. I think you will love The Ghost Woods. I think it has become one of my all time favourites. ❤😊❤

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

@@lizzieh5284 I know right! They both become mirrors of each other I think as the book progresses and it’s so sad. But Frankenstein at least tries to find a better way to move forward but all his doors are closed Victor has so many more options and at the end of the day it was always his responsibility

[@amandamonaghan1190]

Loved the books. I may even join you on this. Love the woman in black with Daniel Radcliffe in. I have to take my time reading I’m dyslexic. Great vlog ❤

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Amanda I’d love you to join us all please tell me if you do what you read and how you like it 🖤🖤

[@singingmoon9022]

All my favourite books (Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights etc) I’m going to re read Wuthering Heights and Jamaica Inn as my daughter and I spent the night at Jamaica Inn last week as part of a paranormal event👻💀It was great and we had some interesting experiences. I think I will also try Anne Rice as I’ve never read any of her novels. Happy reading xxx

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Ooo how fantastic what a night that sounds. Ooo let me know if you read Ann rice. It was my first book of hers tbh I had no idea how well known she was, I thought I’d personally discovered her lol 😂

[@balconybaroness9156]

Yes, no, absolutely! No racing while reading! I'm totally getting it, agreeing with it. Reading is an experience, and one can't rush an experience! Just like running on the beach doesn't make one experience the beach more than the person who strolls along the same beach admiring the waves and sunrise, or another one who simply sits and buries their feet in the sand and just *is*, taking in the sunset. Or how about a kid who builds sandcastles or searches for the shells because that's fulfilling for them. They all will remember the beach, just differently. The runner maybe as a challenge or a place for great step count, the others for slightly differently. None of the ways however is better than the other. Me thinks. Dorian G. is a fabulous book!!! Ps. You didn't ask for any recommendations but if I still may, I'd add Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys to the list. Especially if you like Jane Eyre. From the contemporary authors the following ones are amazing gothic tales: One Dark Window + Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig, Gallant by V.E.Schwab, Archived + Unbound by the same author, and last but not least The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton. Wishing you (and us all) many cosy-happy moments reading this fall, and coming winter. 📖 ❤ ☕️

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Ooo book recommendations I love that thank you ❤️ I’ve read the miniaturist and again can’t really Remeber it. 🖤

[@ostera15]

New to your channel. Love it and I must admit I'm one of those reader who needs to slow down 😅 And I was super distracted by the pup in the background, in a good way!❤

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Yay! Thank you! It’s great to have you here. That Luna in the background she’s always within touching distance ❤️❤️

[@lolly7608]

Jane Eyre has stayed with me since childhood…and the copy had a vivid black silhouette illustration on a blue background…it was pretty scary…especially for a child! I savoured it and reread it several times for the thrill! Thanks for an interesting video… I’ll check Bailey out… 📚 Pleased you had a fun, if exhausting half term! Samhain Blessings to you and yours 🎃🕯💀

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Thank you lolly for watching honestly I can’t wait to read Jane eyre ❤️

[@papermoontarot4219]

I was sad to hear that Christians would censor books about the supernatural. After all they created the devil, walking on water, the Holy Ghost, and immaculate conception. If those aren't outside the normal what is? I love Wuthering Heights, you may have inspired me to re-read it (or at least re-watch the movie with Olivier!). For the Gothic mood I love Du Maurier. She's a marvelous writer. Try The House on the Strand sometime as well! Dorian Gray is okay, but I think Jekyll and Hyde is more atmospheric. I've sent you a copy of my ghost story novel (Yesterday, Again) for your birthday to read whenever and if ever you want to!

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Of Nancy thank you that’s just so lovely!!! Your comment on the Christian censorship is so spot on and made me snort with laughter ❤️

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Nancy your gift arrived today. What an absolute treat. Thank you so much ☺️

[@FirestyledSamaurai]

CANDY, DID YOU DYE YOUR HAIR? It looks cool. Thank you for sharing your November reads. I def want to read a lot more and bever covered Gothic Lit. ❤

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Ooo join in my friend I’m loving what I’ve read so far. I didn’t sue my hair no but it was super hate at night when I filmed …. Midnight in fact lol that’s how hard it’s been to find a time to film a video last week …. All the lighting was different so it could be that 🖤

[@FirestyledSamaurai]

@CandySoulAndSoil we'll see. No promises. Haven't read what I wanted to so far, but I will try. Ah. Yeah last week was a hard one for me too.

[@thebeautifulseason]

If you enjoy audiobooks at all, the Audible edition of Frankenstein read by Jamie Bell is fantastic!

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

@@thebeautifulseason I can’t get into audio books at all because I can’t remember things I hear. I have to have a visual it’s really always been like that...zero audible memory. I did try for a while but I would literally forget each chapter as it happened. But thank you for adding that into the comments it’s really helpful for anybody else reading who is a fan of audio books and thank you so much for watching ❤️

[@gertrudeember4853]

I 100 percent support the slow down and savor reading approach. I want my reading to be a time when I settle down and become more present. I like to pause often during reading to appreciate and think about or even feel into what I just read. I love it when calmly paced reading helps me get in touch with a sense of my inner serenity.

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

I love this Gertrude 🖤

[@irenefiggess1852]

Lovely video Candy, wow, lucky you being given those books ! I love reading fiction also especially creepy books. I recently bought The Witching Hour and Rebecca, having read them both years ago and wanted to read them again. I also love the books by Phil Rickman which are the Merrily Watkins Mysteries; I was also interested to learn that he lived by an old graveyard as I also did for a while, things happened like the T.V coming on by itself ect. but I got used to it after a while. Also I recently bought Shadows of Swanford Abbey by Julie Klassen which is a Regency Mystery; I'm looking forward to reading that. Happy reading dear Candy I look forward to more videos like this, bye for now♥

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Irene how interesting that your tv would switch on. I love stories like that. My house now has all sorts happening too. Thank you for watching ❤️

[@Mywoodlandwalks]

I loved this, I also believe that books should be savoured, read slowly, and enjoyed, as a book should not be seen as a challenge or a task to be completed. Luckily for me, I have most of the classic ones on my Kindle , and they have been there for years,so thank you for encouraging me to finally read them! Thank you, Candy, for this lovely November gothic reading video. ❤😊

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

You are so welcome and happy reading ❤️❤️

[@AmethystAscensionTarot]

I have never read Wuthering Heights, but I think I want to grab this up. I agree it is so nice to take my time and read a book to savor it. I really do read more non-fiction also but I want to read more fiction. I just find myself losing interest easy because of how badly I get interrupted whenever I start reading. I just need to keep at it. I find it very very difficult to get through an Anne Rice novel because she is so wordy and detailed it becomes boring for me and just seems to drag on. I love her stuff more when it comes to film I think....LOL I know I am so bad. Thank you for the inspiration sweet lady. ❤

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

You are not bad at all see I’m like that watching things. I get bored and want to do something else. I hear you on the interrupting I have to get up super early to read and I’m up at 5.30 anyway with tilly lol it’s 5.39 as I type and I’ve just finished reading so there you go ❤️❤️

[@AstariaSen]

I have never read withering heights. I saw a movie on it a long time ago lol. The otronto I read in college for my Gothic literature class (forever ago lol) Yay for your birthday month You have a great list! ❤

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Thank you summer ❤️

[@Ejcfarley]

Omgsh I want that to happen to me in a charity shop!!! ❤❤ I love love loved Dracula and Rebecca but I can’t remember Jane Eyre or Wuthering heights and I have never read Frankenstein either tho I recently watched the movie with Helena Bonham Carter and it was a rough old ride for sure 😅

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Ooo I love Helena bonham carter perhaps I need to find that movie 🖤

[@chaneldays]

A lot of the classics there - Dorian gray is my fave

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

I’m super excited for them Chanel ❤

[@LaurikaBretherton]

oh gosh i love all these books! What a wonderful reading list Candy. Gothic literature is a favorite. A note about REBECCA, did you know we do not know the name of the leading character in the book? Ever? It is absolutely amazing how Daphne du Maurier wrote this. Also Jamaica Inn is another du Maurier favorite of mine. She was a genius. Thank you for sharing your list.

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Laurika I didn’t know that. I’m so excited to read it ❤️❤️

[@li-ly-li]

Lasher is essentially about his history and the women connected to him through time. As far as I remember there are even eras in the UK and very evocative descriptions of the natural landscape.

[@CandySoulAndSoil]

Ooo i can’t wait ❤️

[@mevrouwmikmak5949]

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[@CandySoulAndSoil]

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