Vermont Books, Ghost Stories & Local Authors
Vermont has always been a place of remarkable stories. From mysterious legends and unexplained happenings to forgotten communities, colorful characters, and the everyday experiences of generations past, the Green Mountain State has inspired countless writers and storytellers.
Welcome to The Vermonter Bookshelf, where we celebrate the books and authors that preserve Vermont’s unique history, folklore, traditions, and way of life.
Whether you enjoy ghost stories, exploring forgotten chapters of Vermont history, or discovering writers whose work captures the spirit of New England, we hope you’ll find something worth reading.
Books by William Alexander
Vermont Haunted History: Folklore & Ghost Stories
Explore Vermont’s mysterious side through a collection of ghost stories, local legends, and accounts of unexplained happenings from across the Green Mountain State. For some other quirky tales, check out Forgotten Tales of Vermont and the children’s book, Vicky’s Adventure in the Champlain Islands: An autumn adventure in Vermont.
Vermont Haunted History: Folklore & Ghost Stories brings together tales of haunted places, strange encounters, and the folklore that has fascinated Vermonters for generations.
Whether you’re a longtime Vermont resident, a visitor interested in the state’s unusual history, or simply someone who enjoys a good ghost story, this collection offers a journey into Vermont’s darker traditions.
Discover the legends and mysteries of haunted Vermont.
Books by Joseph Citro – Vermont’s “Ghostmaster General”
Joseph A. Citro is Vermont’s most recognized authority on ghosts, haunting, and the state’s mysterious past. He’s written many fascinating books on the subject, including his best-selling work, ‘Passing Strange: True Tales of New England Hauntings and Horrors‘. Check out all of Joseph A. Citro’s books right here!
His research has taken him to haunted cemeteries, abandoned locations, and other mysterious places around the state. He’s also appeared in numerous TV shows and documentaries to discuss his findings. In this article, we’ll explore Joseph A. Citro’s life and work as a preeminent collector of ghost stories in Vermont.
Scott A. Wheeler — Preserving the Stories of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom
Scott A. Wheeler has devoted much of his writing career to preserving the history, heritage, and personal stories of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. As the founder of Vermont’s Northland Journal, Wheeler has chronicled the people, places, and events that have shaped this distinctive region. His books include Rumrunners and Revenuers: Prohibition in Vermont, When Salmon Was King: Voices from the Clyde River, Newport’s Centennial: Voices from a Lakeside Community, and Jay Peak: Voices from the Mountain. Through historical research and firsthand accounts, Wheeler brings to life the colorful characters, forgotten traditions, and remarkable stories of northern Vermont. Take a look at some of Scott Wheeler’s books on Amazon.com and local, Vermont bookstores!
Books by Howard Frank Mosher
There are places in Vermont where the past never seems very far away. Along quiet country roads, beside weathered farmhouses, and in small villages surrounded by forests and mountains, the stories of earlier generations remain part of everyday life. Few writers understood that connection between people, place, and history better than Howard Frank Mosher. Note: According to an article in Vermont Digger, Howard Frank Mosher was an admirer of Scott Wheeler’s work and praised his ability to discover and preserve the stories of Northeast Kingdom residents.