[Books] H.P. Lovecraft

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Hello, I want to start reading some of Lovecraft's books, but where do I start? Which book should I begin with?

[Digglett]

If you can find a book collection of all of his short stories, that'd be neat. I found one at my library.

Ones I liked: (I didn't get to read them all, so some good ones will be missing.)
Call of Cthulhu (no brainer)
Rats in the Walls
The Outsider (personal favorite)
Pickman's model

[Ratyrel]

It is most interesting to read the stories in the order that Lovecraft published them, as you will see the universe evolving as you read, recognize references to other work, and have a more exciting reading experience that way. This may serve as a guide: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._P._L...t_bibliography

If you are only interested in getting a feel, The Call of Cthulhu, The Nameless City, and At the Mountains of Madness will get you suitable chilled.

Edit: also agree wil Skelington on A Shadow Over Innsmouth.

[Skelington]

Call of Cthulhu (no brainer)
Rats in the Walls
The Outsider (personal favorite)
Pickman's model

Also pickup At the Mountains of Madness, The Thing on the Doorstep, and A Shadow Over Innsmouth. These are some of his best.

[conscript]

Have a Kindle? If so: http://www.amazon.com/The-Definitive...s=hp+lovecraft

99 cents for 67 of his stories. It is phenomenal.

[Longview]

"The Colour Out of Space" is an excellent starting point.