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@nylorac1984 Күн бұрын
I definitely need to checkout some Joe Abercrombie. Thanks for the video. I am enjoying this collab 👻
@donaldmartineau8176 Күн бұрын
Great list! Monte Crispy wonderful! Loved 11/22/63! I was in 5 th grade at the time. My favorite of King. Jonathon Strange and Mr. Nortel by Susanna Clark a must read. Ken Follett's Kings ridge seris-5 books terrific! Clavell's Shogun! All of Dickens Bleak House! Brothers K Dostoevsky! Lee Miserable s Dumas...yes! Any Solzhenitsyn.. Gulag-3 volumes best!
@laurenthompson2404 3 күн бұрын
I think the darkest book I've ever read was Swan Song by Robert McCammon. Like you mentioned with at least one of the books in your video, it's dark because it highlights the potential for darkness in human nature, in this case in a post-apocalyptic future. It was the last book I read in 2023 and I really struggled with it at times.
@sabrinaford9 5 күн бұрын
You had me laughing at your review of a certain hunger 😂 your dogs are not spoiled just well loved
@JAKandtheBookStack 5 күн бұрын
Oh I’m so glad! It was such a fun read. I like the way you put that: well loved 🥰
@NamasteBbooktube 6 күн бұрын
Great tbr.
@JAKandtheBookStack 5 күн бұрын
Thank you! I LIVE for themes
@dianaandthebookhunt 6 күн бұрын
I need to get to the Sinners Duet, they sounds unhinged but kind of good 😅🙊
@JAKandtheBookStack 6 күн бұрын
Exactly! Unhinged in the best kind of way! I think homegirl has like 17 O’s at one point 😂
@AelinGalathynius96 6 күн бұрын
There is romance in this book?
@JAKandtheBookStack 6 күн бұрын
There is a romantic subplot, but more so in book 2
@esmayrosalyne 7 күн бұрын
This vlog should not have worked for me as a vegetarian but your lovely personality got me through it hahaha 🤣🥰 I am definitely going to check out Alive, and I think there's also a movie about that incident on Netflix (Society of the Snow/La Sociedad de la nieve) that I want to watch! And love to hear that A Certain Hunger and The Eyes are the Best Part were hits for you, I've been eyeing those (no pun intended lmao) 😛
@JAKandtheBookStack 6 күн бұрын
That is probably the best compliment ever that I could make the topic work! YES there is a movie, or so I hear. I am uneasy about them making this tragedy “entertainment” but I’m also not sure how they spin it for the movie, maybe it’s fine 🤷🏼♀️
@esmayrosalyne 6 күн бұрын
@@JAKandtheBookStack For what it's worth, I have heard the movie is incredible. Not sensationalising stuff or anything... very curious!
@JAKandtheBookStack 6 күн бұрын
@@esmayrosalyne ooh ok maybe I should give it a chance! Since I thought the writing style of the book was a little lacking in some areas, maybe the adaptation would work for me!
@esmayrosalyne 6 күн бұрын
@@JAKandtheBookStack would love to hear your thoughts if you do check it out!
@belindamullins9174 7 күн бұрын
Just finished reading Holly by Steven King. It deals with a 70 year old couple who are serial killers that are cannibals. It will tug at your heart strings and terrify you in such an emotional way.
@JAKandtheBookStack 7 күн бұрын
@@belindamullins9174 I’ve never heard a more intriguing description of a book before… thanks for putting it on my radar!
@VenusEscapesToRead 8 күн бұрын
That cover for The Eyes Are The Best Part is amazing!!! Great video!!!
@JAKandtheBookStack 7 күн бұрын
@@VenusEscapesToRead it was a perfect cover! Thank you 👁️
@babeinlibrary 8 күн бұрын
I have the Sinners Duet and My Dark Vanessa on my physical shelves waiting for me to pick up.
@JAKandtheBookStack 7 күн бұрын
Oooh you’re in for a treat!
@SheanaJo 8 күн бұрын
🍁🍂🧡
@JAKandtheBookStack 6 күн бұрын
🙏🏻 😊
@CarolMarieReads 8 күн бұрын
I haven’t gotten through the whole video (in case you’ve already thought of it) … you can change the orientation on your kindle and then maybe your kindle will fit better horizontally in the stand
@JAKandtheBookStack 8 күн бұрын
@@CarolMarieReads ooh that’s a good idea! I keep thinking of making “bumpers” or something, but it feels secure how it is- it just looks janky
@LizzieJaneBennet 8 күн бұрын
Really ! Is this book called "Sorcerers, fairies and spells" or is it "A Game of Thrones" ? If you want magic, read something else.😤
@JAKandtheBookStack 8 күн бұрын
It’s categorized as fantasy sooooo it’s reasonable to assume there are fantasy elements 🤷♀️ if we are looking at titles, Lord of the Rings could be about a nobleman who likes jewelry 😂
@MargeauxGo 8 күн бұрын
Great video! I’m pretty sure that the tv series, Yellowjackets is inspired by that rugby team that was stranded in the wilderness. The show has some supernatural elements as well and is a great watch. I just finished season 2 and thoroughly enjoyed it!
@JAKandtheBookStack 8 күн бұрын
Ooh that sounds like a great show, thanks for the rec!
@asdoesstuff 9 күн бұрын
The dogs are eating good!! Great video, I loved Tender is the Flesh!
@JAKandtheBookStack 8 күн бұрын
These dogs are spoiled! Tender is the Flesh is a modern classic IMO
@shadabali4007 9 күн бұрын
I can't hear on this topic...thank you for adding trigger warnings....i am watching you today on mute mode....i would like to observe you more and more....thank you for giving so much of your valuable time ❤🎉
@JAKandtheBookStack 9 күн бұрын
@@shadabali4007 thanks for the support!
@shadabali4007 9 күн бұрын
@@JAKandtheBookStack ❤️
@vroonvrooon 10 күн бұрын
Beautiful!
@JAKandtheBookStack 9 күн бұрын
@@vroonvrooon thank you! 😊
@Johanna_reads 11 күн бұрын
Excellent recommendations video, and I loved your thumbnail! 🖤 Tender is the Flesh sounds like it has too much gore for me. For some reason I shy away from gore, but I’m fascinated by dark themes and dark toned books. 😅
@JAKandtheBookStack 10 күн бұрын
Thank you! Yes Tender is the Flesh is super disturbing. I can handle it better if there is no suffering depicted, I hate that in dark books
@MeMyDogAndBooks 11 күн бұрын
Tender is the Flesh is one of my favourite books!
@JAKandtheBookStack 10 күн бұрын
It is so eerie!
@MeMyDogAndBooks 11 күн бұрын
I have RIpe on my shelf still to read, bumping it up my list!
@JAKandtheBookStack 10 күн бұрын
It is SO good! I’m going to re read it soon
@happily_ever_april 11 күн бұрын
these sound so dark I dunno if I'm strong enough! 😆
@JAKandtheBookStack 11 күн бұрын
@@happily_ever_april I believe in you!! 💪🏼 🖤
@books4everafter 11 күн бұрын
Loved hearing your recs! This was a fun collab! 🖤
@JAKandtheBookStack 11 күн бұрын
@@books4everafter it was super fun! I love the various definitions of “dark”
@heathersbooks816 11 күн бұрын
The Girl Next Door is the darkest book I’ve read.
@JAKandtheBookStack 11 күн бұрын
@@heathersbooks816 ooh I’ve heard that before, I’m not sure I could handle it
@CarolMarieReads 11 күн бұрын
If you want more dark McCarthy - I recommend Child of God.
@JAKandtheBookStack 11 күн бұрын
@@CarolMarieReads YES I definitely want more McCarthy, thank you!
@shadabali4007 11 күн бұрын
You are angel ❤ I like your lipstick style, your nail paint style...you eyes ..your facial expressions when you speak... and your laughter...your serious face....and so so nice books recommendations.... very good video ❤ 🙂❤
@JAKandtheBookStack 11 күн бұрын
@@shadabali4007 thank you!
@JohnSeney-t1i 11 күн бұрын
I was making a face as you mentioned King. But then you mentioned "Pet Semetary", one of the small number of books and stories of his that I've ever liked. 👍 The scariest book pound for pound is probably "Legion", William Blatty's underknown sequel to "The Exorcist." It does not pour gore all over the place, but it does not have to, it creeps me out in numerous different ways and gets me wanting to consult a priest😸😁 Tender is the Flesh is obviously a club to beat people toward vegetarianism, but it is an effective one.
@JAKandtheBookStack 11 күн бұрын
@@JohnSeney-t1i I can’t wait to read the Exorcist. I have it, I just haven’t worked up the nerve yet 😱
@JohnSeney-t1i 11 күн бұрын
@@JAKandtheBookStack And if you think it's too much, wait till you read "Legion." 😁😸
@erinfox2671 11 күн бұрын
I think Butcher and Blackbird is a dark serial killer romance. Also, Perfume:The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Suskind, Geek Love by Katherine Dunn, Animal Farm by George Orwell was seriously disturbing.
@JAKandtheBookStack 11 күн бұрын
Ooh good call out, I need to add Butcher and Blackbird to my TBR. And you are right, Animal Farm is really disturbing because it rings with so much truth. I need to look into the others! Thanks for the recs
@someothercharacter 12 күн бұрын
I think The Road is probably the dark book I would recommend but you've already read that. My first Cormac book and I wasn't expecting what happens.
@JAKandtheBookStack 12 күн бұрын
@@someothercharacter I completely agree with you! It was a wild ride. Have you read other Cormac books since then?
@someothercharacter 11 күн бұрын
@JAKandtheBookStack Not a single one. Blood Meridian is on my Christmas Wishlist. It will be a very bookish Christmas if I have things my way.
@JAKandtheBookStack 11 күн бұрын
@@someothercharacter better stay on Santa’s “nice” list!
@VenusEscapesToRead 12 күн бұрын
I just can’t read Tender is the flesh, I feel like I would be nauseous the entire time reading it!😂 Fabulous list!
@JAKandtheBookStack 12 күн бұрын
@@VenusEscapesToRead yes, it is nauseating. Both from the whole people eating perspective but also how we treat animals we are going to consume as well. I skimmed certain parts for sure
@KapowskiReads 12 күн бұрын
My Dark Vanessa is a book that really sticks! I still think about that book and it's been years 😸 So many recommendations to look up 💕🖤💕
@JAKandtheBookStack 12 күн бұрын
@@KapowskiReads yes it really sticks with you, I really wish it was required reading for girls, maybe about 12 or 13, but can absolutely see why it’s not as well.
@BecxReadz 12 күн бұрын
Tender is the Flesh sounds disturbing. Thanks for collabing Jak
@JAKandtheBookStack 12 күн бұрын
@@BecxReadz thanks for bringing us all together! This was fun
@esmayrosalyne 14 күн бұрын
Idk if I have ever said this before, but I really appreciate how intentional and careful you are with your wording in reviews. I personally tend to go into hyperbole super quickly, and I find it really refreshing to see someone make such good distinctions between things you liked, enjoyed and loved! ☺ Anyway, definitely going to try out The Combat Codes, even though I am not the most action-driven reader out there. Also very intrigued by Who Is Maud Dixon? That sounds wild! 🤩 My standouts of September were Hell of a Witch by Rachel Aaron (I am LOVING the Tear Down Heaven series), Thank You For Listening by Julia Whelan and Of Love and Loss by BSH Garcia. Also listened to Dracula for the first time and that was such a pleasant surprise! 🥳
@JAKandtheBookStack 13 күн бұрын
Wow thank you, that really means the world to me that my reviews bring value! I find when I watch reviews, I don't need the plot parroted back to me, I care about what the review enjoyed or did not enjoy to determine if the book is for me. Thank you again, your kind words made my week 💜 I agree, I don't typically love action scenes either, so I was shocked Combat Codes worked so well for me! Ooooh how special you got to experience Dracula for the first time! I love the suspense of that one, and what a perfect time of year to read it!
@esmayrosalyne 13 күн бұрын
@@JAKandtheBookStack You're more than welcome, glad I could give you some joy in return for all the joy you bring me with your videos. Lots of love 🥰
@Johanna_reads 15 күн бұрын
I llike the Indigo Ridge cover! I’m so surprised Combat Codes was “loved” and your only “loved!” I know it’s popular, but I wouldn’t have thought of that as a Jak and the Book Stack favorite. The book was self-published before getting traditionally published. Glad you enjoyed it!
@JAKandtheBookStack 14 күн бұрын
Me neither! I don’t know where to go from here since I don’t even know my own taste apparently
@RodgersReads 15 күн бұрын
How very dare you put down Rhythm of War (just kidding of course). It is definitely a lot when you're making your way through Stormlight. Ooooh I need to try that Hill House sequel. I have only seen the show and need to try the books.
@JAKandtheBookStack 14 күн бұрын
Haha I know, it just FEELS as long as it is! I hear the show is very different from the book, so it might be a whole new experience!
@starlasell5698 16 күн бұрын
❤📚❤️ I own The 100-Year-Year-Old Man... need to read. I'm glad you liked it!
@JAKandtheBookStack 15 күн бұрын
It was such a refreshing read! I could have been annoyed with it if I was in a different mood, but the whimsy worked for me.
@starlasell5698 15 күн бұрын
@@JAKandtheBookStack 🤗👍
@BecxReadz 16 күн бұрын
I had to really set aside my rational self for Twisted Love. Once I did that I loved it and was like oh okay you're toxic as shit, fun 😅😅
@JAKandtheBookStack 16 күн бұрын
You definitely have to check your feminism at the door when it comes to dark romance! I loved his dark side in terms of violence, I just didn't like how he controlled her. I like how he ruined people that wronged her though - I was on board with that and could use that in my life! "hey BF, this person cut me in line at the grocery store - RUIN THEM!"
@andreafaulkner5306 17 күн бұрын
Vita Nostra!!!!! I read that while in Scotland and ended up getting a tattoo related to it. I am OBSESSED with that book! I haven’t heard your thoughts yet… hopefully you loved it too!
@andreafaulkner5306 17 күн бұрын
Oh no… a 3?! 😂 it is suuuuuper weird. Can’t argue with that. Did you know there’s a book 2?
@JAKandtheBookStack 16 күн бұрын
Oh wow that is amazing!! I need help understanding the ending. I feel like I missed the point of the whole verb thing. I did really like it though! Very atmospheric
@JohnSaxon-vw5vi 19 күн бұрын
I love the T-shirt 👕 but I am so sorry for missing your amazing videos as I have just lost my mom to cancer so I’m really glad that I am back to watching you and your cannabills
@JAKandtheBookStack 19 күн бұрын
I’m so sorry about your loss John! May you find comfort in the lovely memories 💜
@RodgersReads 19 күн бұрын
What a throwback, I loved Labyrinth growing up
@JAKandtheBookStack 19 күн бұрын
It was so WEIRD with the puppets lol
@amikabawa 20 күн бұрын
JL Seegars’s Restore Me and Release Me both have more mature FC & MC and truly real characters one can connect with. Also thank you for this video. I’m literally craving books with FCs in their 30s
@JAKandtheBookStack 20 күн бұрын
@@amikabawa amazing recs, I will look into them! I did a part 2 version of this video if you’re still looking for more recs. I’m always looking for 30+ FMCs and they aren’t so easy to find
@amikabawa 19 күн бұрын
@@JAKandtheBookStack going to check it out. Thanks ❤
@esmayrosalyne 20 күн бұрын
Oooh I am so ready for this unhinged reading theme, very curious to hear your thoughts on all of these! Also, I think What Feasts at Night is just as good as (if not better than) the first one for entirely different reasons. Happy spooky reading! 🤩
@JAKandtheBookStack 20 күн бұрын
I get so ridiculously excited about reading themes - I am giddy. That’s good to know about What Feasts at Night, I will be sure to prioritize it then!
@YaleMoira 20 күн бұрын
8590 Towne Inlet
@JAKandtheBookStack 20 күн бұрын
well said
@MeMyDogAndBooks 21 күн бұрын
I love how your doggos joined in 🐶
@JAKandtheBookStack 21 күн бұрын
All. Day. Every. Day.
@MeMyDogAndBooks 21 күн бұрын
near the bone is perfect for winter ;)
@JAKandtheBookStack 21 күн бұрын
@@MeMyDogAndBooks ooh that is exciting- I love cold settings
@MeMyDogAndBooks 21 күн бұрын
I also adored the eyes are the best part!
@JAKandtheBookStack 21 күн бұрын
@@MeMyDogAndBooks I’m so excited to check it out
@MeMyDogAndBooks 21 күн бұрын
I love Brother!
@JAKandtheBookStack 21 күн бұрын
I’m so nervous about it!
@zuzanaochmanova2652 21 күн бұрын
I definitely subscribed because of your reading vlogs - especially focused on one series or so 😍 love those, the reactions and the reviews! ❤️ Do what you love and the right people will stay and find you
@JAKandtheBookStack 21 күн бұрын
That is so encouraging, thank you!! You’re 100% correct about finding the right people. I’m inspired this month with vlogs so I’m making them happen!
@zuzanaochmanova2652 21 күн бұрын
@@JAKandtheBookStack yess Queen! 👑 And we will be here watching!!
@JAKandtheBookStack 21 күн бұрын
@@zuzanaochmanova2652 hopefully even the cannibal vlog! So disturbing 😂
@sabrinaford9 21 күн бұрын
I'm still trying to pick books for October. I'm such a mood reader so I want a wide variety of books to pick from. I love your vlogs. I can't wait for the cannibal one. Your dogs timed that just right 😂
@JAKandtheBookStack 21 күн бұрын
You could come up with a good mix of cozy witch stories, paranormal romance, and of course thriller/horrors! I love the variety of options. Yes they always make their presence known when I am filming.
@RodgersReads 21 күн бұрын
Yaaaaaaaassss spooky seasonnnnnn. You have al the creepy reads lined up
@JAKandtheBookStack 21 күн бұрын
I am SO ready for all the spookiness