7 Must-Read Books with Supernatural Elements

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

This classic horror novel revolves around a group of people who come to stay in a notoriously haunted house. The supernatural occurrences in the house are subtle yet deeply unsettling.

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Beloved is a powerful and haunting story of a woman haunted by the ghost of her deceased daughter. The book explores themes of slavery, trauma, and memory.

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

This is the story of Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who creates a living being from dead tissue, only to be horrified by his own creation.

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus is a magical competition between two young illusionists that takes place in a mysterious, ever-changing circus that only opens at night.

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

The story revolves around Dorian Gray, who remains eternally young and beautiful while a portrait of him ages and decays, reflecting his moral corruption.

Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

The book is about a young woman who travels to a remote mansion in Mexico to rescue her cousin, only to discover the family’s dark and supernatural secrets.

The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

In this book, a man returns to his hometown and recalls events from his childhood, involving mysterious neighbours and an ancient, otherworldly force.