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.
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
There Are No Saints by Sophie Lark – Dark Artist Romance
August 29, 2025
Obsession, art, and a dangerous game of predator and prey. Sophie Lark’s There Are No Saints takes you into San Francisco’s underground art scene, where passion and menace blur until you can’t tell if it’s love or a trap. Whether you’re new to paranormal romance or a longtime fan of Cole’s addictive writing, this one
Sicko by Amo Jones – Dark Romance Thriller
August 29, 2025
When loyalty turns lethal and obsession wears a familiar face, Amo Jones drags you into a dark, twisting romance where nothing is safe, not even your heart. Sicko is unflinching, gritty, and unforgettable. Find Sicko at Books-a-Million
A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
August 29, 2025
Step into the world of immortals where passion burns hotter than fire and danger lurks in every shadow. Kresley Cole’s A Hunger Like No Other is a dark, seductive ride through her Immortals After Dark series. Think fated mates, ancient grudges, and sparks that refuse to die out. Whether you’re new to paranormal romance or
God of War by Rina Kent – Dark Romance Feature
August 29, 2025
Every realm has its monsters, and every heart has its ruin. God of War by Rina Kent is a dark romance where passion collides with power, and obsession sharpens into something deadly beautiful. Perfect for readers who crave intensity and shadows in equal measure. Buy God of War at Books-a-Million
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