The House Next Door, by Anne Rivers Siddons

"This modern Southern Gothic tale is about a young couple that believes something is very wrong next door. It's a "cozy" ghost tale, if there is such a thing. Grab your blank and curl up." -- Kelly Kazek

Cold Moon Over Babylon by Michael McDowell

"This tale set in the 1980s in a small Southern town is McDowell at his finest. For fans of classic ghost stories, this is a must. Also, check out this Alabama-born author's "The Elementals," set on the Gulf coast." -- Kelly Kazek

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

"One word: masterpiece. You can't call yourself a fan of horror and ghost stories if you haven't read this book. You just can't." -- Kelly Kazek

The Woman in Black by Susan Hill

"I've never been able to resist a haunted English manor -- set it out on the damp, foggy moors and, well, it's creepy-perfection. Great atmosphere." -- Kelly Kazek

Boy’s Life by Robert McCammon

"An expansive tale about a boy coming of age in a fictional Alabama town that is beset by evil. McCammon is a prolific Alabama-born author who can craft the heck out of a creepy tale." -- Kelly Kazek