M.R. James' most recommended books

We've asked 11,000+ authors and super readers for their favorite books. Here are their favorite books by M.R. James.

Chosen by 4 people

Books like Collected Ghost Stories

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Books like Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad

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Books like Ghost Stories of an Antiquary

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Books like The Mezzotint

Book lists with M.R. James' books

7 authors created a book list with a book by M.R. James as one of their picks.

• Books to read in a haunted house
• Ghostly Christmas stories
• To feel like you’re living inside their folklore
• For the twilight period between bed and sleep
• That will give you goosebumps
• Collections of classic ghost stories

Book lists connected to M.R. James' books

116 authors created a book list connected to M.R. James' books by genre, topic, theme, and mood.

• Short story collections
• Ghosts
• Middle-grade readers will love
• Ghost stories
• Historical ghost stories
• Ghost stories with important messages from beyond

Genres connected to M.R. James' books

Topics connected to M.R. James' books