Here’s a summary of recommendations so far:

• “The History of Spiritualism” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
• “A Beginner’s Guide to Mediumship” by Larry Dreller
• Anything by the following authors:
o Silver Birch
o Grace Cooke
o Estelle Roberts
o Sir Oliver Lodge
o Robert Dale Owen
o Allan Kardec
• “This is Spiritualism” by Maurice Barbanell
• “Spiritualism Today” by Maurice Barbanell
• “The Edge of the Etheric” by J. Arthur Findlay
• “The Rock of Truth” by Arthur Findlay
• The Koran
• “Life in the World Unseen” by Anthony Borgia (There’s a great summary in this thread.)
• “Life Beyond Death” by David Fontana
• “Spiritualist Manual” by the General Assembly of Spiritualists
• “Ten Spiritual Steps to a Magical Life” by Adrian Calabrese
• “The Boy Who Saw True” by Anonymous
• The Bhagavad Gita
• “A Crossing or the Drop’s History” by Obraztsov
• “A Course in Miracles” by The Peace Foundation


These are a few of the ones I have read, but there are hundreds and hundreds of good books on Spiritualism.

“Modern American Spiritualism” by Emma Hardinge Britten
The history of Spiritualism in the US from 1848 to 1868. It includes countless news articles of the day and shows the amazing variety of spirit power and presence.

“Spirit Teachings” by Stainton Moses
Reverend Moses was a minister whose mediumship unfolded after he had been ordained. The uplifting and encouraging messages that he received went against his understanding of the teachings of his church. And this caused him much anguish. It’s a remarkable book and is often referred to as the Bible of Spiritualism.

“Ghost Land” edited by Emma Hardinge Britten
A record of the some of the experiences of a “sensitive” during the 19th century.

“Flashes of Light from the Spirit Land” by Mrs. J.H. Conant
Through the mediumship of Mrs. Conant, a group of identified spirits answers questions from the general public.

“The Living Light Dialogue” through the mediumship of Richard P. Goodwin
A series of spiritual awareness classes that purpose of which is to help us awaken to the divinity that we in truth are.


It might be good fun to form an online book club. We could pick a book and then discuss it as we read it. If anyone is interested, post a note with a recommendation.

Hope this helps.