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World-renowned cartoonist Seth returns with three new ghost stories for 2026!
Reading a ghost story on Christmas Eve was once as much a part of traditional Christmas celebrations as turkey, eggnog, and Santa Claus. World-famous cartoonist Seth selects and beautifully illustrates each book for this beloved series in his own inimitable way, bringing back these classic Christmas ghost stories for readers across North America.
These collectible books are ideal stocking stuffers, and make perfect gifts for the literary elves in your life. With three new books in the series scheduled for publication each year, the early first editions will sell out soon—so get yours today!
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The Duchess at Prayer by Edith Wharton
Neglected by her absent husband, the beautiful Duchess Violante turns to prayer, and, seemingly, the company of the duke’s cousin. Suspicious of his wife, the duke returns unexpectedly one day and an argument breaks out which takes a dark turn—and leaves the memory of that day immortalized in the haunting face of a stone statue.
The Little Ghost by Hugh Walpole
After his dear friend’s sudden death, a grieving man visits the countryside on holiday in hopes of taking his mind off the loss. During his stay with the Baldwin family, however, the man finds himself haunted by not only his friend’s memory, but another presence that’s been disturbed in the Baldwin home.
The Weird of the Walfords by Louisa Baldwin
Refusing to fall victim to a macabre family tradition, Humphrey Walford destroys a bed in which generations of his ancestors saw out their last days, and locks up the room it used to lie in. But when his new wife takes an interest in the locked room, Walford discovers the dire consequences of trying to avoid fate.
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About Seth’s Christmas Ghost Stories
Halloween might seem like the spookiest time of year, but Shirley Jackson, Charles Dickens, and Gertrude Atherton felt otherwise. They were among the many authors who set their scariest stories during the dark and shivering days of—yes, Christmas.
Biblioasis is thrilled to announce three new books in this series of beautifully illustrated collectibles that share these classic Christmas ghost stories with readers across North America. Seth, our world-famous and beloved cartoonist, has designed and illustrated each book in his own inimitable way. Trimmed to fit the coziest stocking, they’re specifically made for placement beside the registers of the finest bookstores.
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Praise for Seth’s Christmas Ghost Stories
“[This] series of Christmas ghost stories, miniature books chosen and illustrated by the cartoonist Seth . . . [offers] chills—and charm.”
—John Williams, New York Times Book Review
“Did you know there is an old tradition of telling ghost stories on Christmas Eve? For the past several years Canadian publisher Biblioasis has revived the tradition, one thin, tiny book at a time (illustrated by minimalistic, idiosyncratic cartoonist Seth). They’ve revived ghosts by Edith Wharton, Charles Dickens and others . . . What is, after all, ‘A Christmas Carol’ but a ghost story, handed down, every holiday?”
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune
“I just bought my set of these and they . . . are . . . PERFECT. I hope they do these every year.”
—Patton Oswalt
“Each of these tiny books . . . is cleverly illustrated by the cartoonist known as Seth. Even smaller than a Christmas card, they make fun literary stocking stuffers.”
—Ron Charles, Washington Post
“Tales of dread that will raise goosebumps on your arms faster than the coldest winter wind . . . These stocking-sized one-sit reads really are a great way to spend those quiet moments when you can find them among the holiday craziness.”
—Blu Gilliand, Cemetery Dance
