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This begins with an admonition only to read the stories aloud, at night, by candlelight… But they‘re actually crafted well for reading on the page. There were a few I had trouble concentrating on, but overall most were compelling which was the opposite of the ratio I expected.

because one ghost story for tonight isn‘t enough plus i have been wanting to read this on christmas day so here we go… #goodnightworld #readinggoal #ghoststory

I started this in December 2021 but didn't finish until January 2022. I purposely carried it over as I savored each ghost story. Did the same thing this year with Volume II. I sense a tradition in the works!

Thanks for the fantastic idea, @andrew65. What fun!

Love this image!

Making me wonder if you all still hang mistletoe in your houses? I know people still hang it in Christmas tv episodes cause it‘s such a classic plot device. But I don‘t know anyone personally who has it, and I can‘t remember being at a Christmas party with mistletoe…?

In this episode, I review "The Valancourt Book of Victorian Christmas Ghost Stories" edited by Tara Moore.

https://youtu.be/OSUhGCB9LuQ

I am a freaky fan of all things Victorian, especially stories. Throw in ghosts, and I'm there! Throw in Christmas, and I'll meet you with a cup of peppermint Schnapps and hot cocoa. This was a collection, and I hadn't heard of most of the authors, so these gems are hard to find. Some were hokey, some were serious, all were fun. Time to sit by the cozy fire and start reading!

Not this author but close enough.

This collection of short ghost stories for Christmas was a fun and enjoyable read. While not all.the stories are to my liking enough of them were fun to engage with. Would recommend for short story lovers.

Super excited about this lil xmas collection♡

This book is a collection of ghost stories from the various publications that put them out during the Christmas season in Victorian Britain. Some were of course better than others, but I really enjoyed reading them and the concept of ghost stories as a Christmas tradition (not surprising as Halloween is my favorite holiday)

#12ColoursofDecember December 22nd
#MerryReaders #WinterGames2020

Our last book club meet for 2020 was on this delicious collection of 13 stories. It showcases a variety of what ghosts can represent and range in tone from very funny to somewhat chilling. It was a “pick” for everyone, which was a great way to end the year! 🎄💀🖤 I look forward to reading the other volumes in the years to come.

Turns out the way to get a pick out of me, when I am wavering, is to end your collection with a killer story about a doll ghost. Who knew!

Good to know terrible brains like mine have existed since Victorian times!

I am in the least Victorian-y, Chirstmas-y setting (a cover band is jamming in the background too), so bring on the ghosts!

I might be home for the holidays, but I gotta stay #onbrand

@LeahBergen Ready to start my second story. Perhaps the one about grim head on the pillow which would be me home sick with the flu barely able to boil water for my last Davids Tea. Sob.