Books & Bookish | Gothic Reads & Bookish Finds | Growls and Grimm

Welcome to Books & Bookish, Growls & Grimm’s curated corner for gothic reads and bookish finds. From shadowed stories and atmospheric fiction to book-adjacent treasures made for candlelit shelves, this space gathers dark discoveries in one place, perfect for browsing, lingering, and letting your next obsession find you.

Gothic Books & Bookish Finds

This collection brings together gothic books, book-adjacent gifts, and dark literary finds curated for readers drawn to shadowed shelves and atmospheric stories.

Ink-stained treasures, annotated editions, and dark academia essentials. These are the tomes and trinkets for readers who romanticize the shadows.


Plot Twist Book Box

September 10, 2025

Psychological thrillers delivered monthly. Twisted plots, layered characters, and mysteries that refuse to let you sleep. Plot Twist can be found Here

Introverts Retreat Monthly Book Box

September 10, 2025

A private escape in a box: a novel of your choice, cozy treats, and bath-time rituals, perfect for bookish souls who crave quiet. The Introverts Retreat Box can be found Here

Dark Academia Subscription Box

September 10, 2025

Vintage-inspired decor, stationery, and literary treasures, for readers who prefer candlelit studies, dusty tomes, and moody aesthetics. Dark Academia Box can be found Here

Thriller & Mystery Box

September 10, 2025

Step into the shadows with a new mystery each month. Twists, chills, and edge-of-your-seat suspense. Perfect for readers who prefer their bedtime stories with goosebumps Shop the Mystery & Thriller box Here

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn – A Haunting Psychological Thriller

August 29, 2025

Secrets cut deep in Gillian Flynn’s Sharp Objects. When a journalist returns to her hometown to cover a brutal murder, she’s forced to unravel not only the crime but her own haunted past. Twisty, unsettling, and impossible to put down. You can find Sharp Objects here on Books-a-Million

The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid – Dark Folklore Fantasy

August 29, 2025

Magic, myth, and betrayal collide in Ava Reid’s The Wolf and the Woodsman. A brutal fairy tale steeped in folklore, where monsters walk beside men and survival demands sacrifice. For readers who crave their fantasy with a sharp edge. You can find The Wolf and the Woodsman at Books-a-Million

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