Mexican Gothic and Vampires of El Norte

In this episode of Everyone Should Read, hosts Kate Watters and Drew Sylva explore the dark beauty and haunting allure of Mexican Gothic literature through two standout novels — Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas. Join us as we discuss how these works blend Gothic horror, postcolonial themes, and feminist storytelling to challenge traditional narratives of power, race, and identity. From crumbling haciendas to blood-soaked battlefields, we unpack the symbolism, historical context, and modern resurgence of Latin American Gothic fiction.

Perfect for fans of literary horror, cultural criticism, and dark romance, this episode delves into the enduring legacy of the Gothic tradition — reimagined through a distinctly Mexican lens.

🎧 Tune in for insights on:

• The cultural and historical roots of Mexican Gothic fiction

• How Moreno-Garcia and Cañas use horror to explore colonial trauma and gender

• The evolution of the Gothic heroine in contemporary literature

  
  

  **The artist Drew mentions is Paloma Contreras Lomas**