Clearly, this year I—and many of my colleagues—were into speculative, gothic stories. But how appropriate for the season, as A Christmas Carol  is one such tale! Gothic stories are perfect for reading on cold, dark nights, next to a cozy fire or under the covers. Below are my favorite reads of the year, in no particular order. Choose something from the list to buy for an appropriate reader. Enjoy. 1.  Our Wives Under the Sea, by Julia Armfield Maybe not for everyone, but I lo

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Need something to read over the holidays? Check out some of my favorites from the year.

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1. The Madwoman Upstairs, Catherine Lowell 2. The Water Cure, Sophie Macintosh 3. Fleishman is in Trouble, Taffy Brodesser-Akner 4....

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