Sublimely Gothic

By Amy Sophiamehr

It’s amazing to think that Gothic novels were often considered unworthy of any literary merit at the time of their publication. Gothic literature has since evolved to create some contemporary favorite... more

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The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.

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July 02, 2021 Sublimely Gothic: The Quickening
Today we discuss a new Gothic novel, The Quickening with the author herself, Sarah Rhiannon Ward! Warning: Spoiler section of the interview begins at 30:47!
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1h 17min
May 28, 2021 Sublimely Gothic: Home Before Dark
Today we are talking about the Home Before Dark, the latest thriller novel of Riley Sager. It came out in June 2020, it’s his fourth book, and I really wanted to buy it, but I had to be mindful of my book budget. I ended putting it on hold at my library, thus I had to wait several months before it became available.
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1h 19min
May 14, 2021 Sublimely Gothic: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Today we are talking about The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Published in 1886, this Gothic novella gives a physical manifestation to the duality of man and explores how we process good and evil. 3,000 copies were initially printed and stores did not stock the books until a review appeared in The Times on 25 January 1886 giving it a favorable reception. Within the next six months, close to 40 thousand copies were sold.
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April 30, 2021 Sublimely Gothic: The Wife Upstairs
Today we are talking about The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins, the modern re-imagining of Jane Eyre set in Birmingham, Alabama! This episode does contain spoilers; you have been duly warned!
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58min
April 02, 2021 Sublimely Gothic: Horrid
This is Season III Episode 1 of Sublimely Gothic. Today we are kicking off the new season with a new entry into the Gothic canon, a YA horror novel by the name of Horrid. And joining us for that conversation is none other the author herself, Katrina Leno!
This episode contains an unspoiled interview of Katrina about Horrid, but after that we will delve into deeper themes of the books that shall require spoilers. Please note that spoilers begin at 40:19!
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1h 25min
February 26, 2021 Sublimely Gothic: The Twilight Saga
This is the finale episode of Season II! Today we are taking a break from our traditional format of analyzing Gothic novels to explore the Gothic tropes within a more mainstream franchise. Last season’s finale was all about the Gothic in Harry Potter, and now we move on to another much beloved (and despised) book series, the Twilight Saga!
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1h 10min
February 12, 2021 Sublimely Gothic: The Shadow of the Wind
This is Season II Episode IX where we discuss my absolute favorite in modern Gothic Literature…The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon! Published originally in Spanish in 2001 it was translated into English by Lucia Graves and published in 2004. This is the first installment in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books Series, where a hidden library in the depths of Gothic Barcelona lies at the center of the novels.
And returning to us this episode is Gothic writer and enthusiast Morgan Chalfant! Check out all his books on Amazon!
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1h 29min
January 29, 2021 Sublimely Gothic: Mexican Gothic
Today Jess and I tackle one of the most popular Gothic novels to hit the shelves in 2020, Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. It it worth all the hype? Tune in to find out!
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1h 9min
January 14, 2021 Sublimely Gothic: Carmilla
Join Jess and I as we discuss one of her all-time favorites, Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu. And returning to us this episode is Gothic writer and enthusiast Morgan Chalfant!
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1h 19min
January 01, 2021 Sublimely Gothic: The Woman in Black
Jess and I start off the New Year with this classic ghost story novella, The Woman in Black by Susan Hill!
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56min

FAQs about Sublimely Gothic:

How many episodes does Sublimely Gothic have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.