Ghostland

This is such an interesting and heartfelt book, written in the now-familiar format that seems to have become very popular in the last couple of years: a mix of grief memoir, nature writing, and travel writing, with some literary analysis thrown it. Parnell leads us through the ancient and haunted British landscape, excavating memories of his family along the way, and exploring its influence on horror film and the classic ghost story. The writing is beautiful and moving, though never mawkish, and will definitely be picking up some W.G. Sebald and Algernon Blackwood on Parnell's recommendation.