Authors I Won't Read

[@ELFNY]

I'm with you on Jane Austen. Not only do her books themselves sound deathly boring, we've been inundated with so many freaking sequels, prequels, modern-day adaptations, movies, and merchandise it's ridiculous.

[@Makreads]

"I like aliens, but I don't really like people."

[@lalasland_]

"unless someone gets beheaded on these books..." Dying laughing right now!

[@desertrose0601]

Hitchhikers is actually a freakin hilarious book. Yes it’s technically a space book, but that’s really not the point of it. It’s not a typical sci-fi book at all. It honestly feels closer to Alice in Wonderland in tone than anything. It’s got a quirky nonsensical writing style that absolutely cracks me up. I didn’t finish the series but I did read the first couple of them and I’d recommend at least trying the first one. It was better than I thought it’d be.

[@renatalopes8690]

It's funny that you've mentioned Agatha Christie. I've read a bunch of her books in school and I used to like her style, but now it doesn't feel so appealing to me anymore. I still feel very nostalgic about them, but it's just not an enjoyable reading anymore. I guess I grew out of them. PS: I'm not old, I'm 22. PS 2: Sorry about my english, it's my second language.

[@RGsDevilship]

+Renata Lopes Your English is wonderful, don't worry!

[@mentatphilosopher]

Try Terry Pratchett for Fantasy as satire. A good start would probably be Going Postal, a satire on the internet and hackers, Otherwise, there is Hogfather (Christmas), Thief of Time (Kung Fu TV show), Carpe Jugulum (vampires), The Last Hero (spaceflight and Conan the barbarian) - it is also more a graphic novel. And of course Mort, a Death takes on an apprentice story. Mort is also available as a comic/graphic novel.

[@paulmonahawk4921]

Cannery Row is pretty life affirming as I remember...

[@dashinggoodbooks2427]

I'm a bit late to the party on this video :P but I thought I'd comment anyway as I'm binge-watching your videos and loved this one (though I do love most of the authors you mentioned :'D ). I know you said you'd never read Conan Doyle but if you ever change your mind you should give The Hound of the Baskervilles a go.. There's much more horror-esque stuff in it and lots more action than the other books/short stories, so that might be more to your taste. Anyway, great video

[@LienesLibrary]

I have to say, I love all the things you said you hate, and I am the granny that watches Marple of a Friday evening - that being said, I almost immediately subscribed because I have never enjoyed disagreeing with someone so much.

[@ttowntrekker5174]

Hahaha! The best Booktube vid ever! But seriously The Grapes of Wrath is a great read if you'd like to know what life in America was like during the Great Depression/ Dust Bowl era. But then I love Historical Fiction. Although you are getting me hooked on Horror too!

[@a.r.almeida5649]

For years I thought I wouldn't like Jane Austen because I'm not interested in romance, but then I've read "Pride and Prejudice" and I loved the writing and the humour. Nobody ever told me before that that Jane Austen was funny! I don't think it would be something you like though. There are some famous authors that I want to read just because I'm curious. I don't think I would read some of those famous books and classics if they weren't so popular.

[@RGsDevilship]

+A.R. KitsV You're the first person who's ever told me that Jane Austen is funny. I feel the same when it comes to certain classics. It's curiosity over actual want to read it.

[@chboskyy]

Haha! I amazingly had the exact same reason for not reading Agatha Christie before, total granny books XD But I decided to read And Then There Were None this month and now I want to read all of the Christie XD

[@RGsDevilship]

+chboskyy Seems like And Then There Were None was the book that changed a lot of people's minds. But I still don't know if it would be my cup of tea.

[@1book1review]

Isn't it interesting how we form opinions on authors and categorize them without knowing them? I have learnt never to say never, tastes change, moods change and opinions about books change. Jane Austen - well, it's not her stories, but her writing that is the best about her, and I fought through many books in uni hating Elizabeth and Emma with more gusto than I ever hated anyone else, lol. (It can be fun, too;) Douglas Adams - you probably know I love him, his humor and the ideas. You might like Dirk Gently more than the Hitchhiker's guide. I especially enjoy the Long Dark Tea time of the Soul - just appreciate the title! Middlesex, I'm with Didi, it is different to Virgin Suicides and a compelling family story. Murakami, don't bother! Holmes surprised me how dry the humor was and never read Christie. With a lot of these it's more about understanding the references and "in-jokes" in other books and pop culture in general. But you are right of course, if you are not interested you won't enjoy them anyways.

[@RGsDevilship]

+1book1review I think it's interesting too. I'm constantly dismissing books because they sound dull to me. But I could be dismissing gold for all I know. But I'm trying to stay open and pick up books that are outside my comfort zone. Thanks for your input!

[@HalfBloodOtter]

1book1review why not bother about murakami??

[@1book1review]

I read two of his books and really didn't like them. Didn't get what people saw in his writing. Apart from the story not touching/reaching/interesting me at any point beyond a meh feeling, his writing felt very male to me and I guess that was also what put me off.

[@fwomp]

This is really interesting for me to hear since Murakami is my favorite author! I never really even considered his stories not being interesting to other people but I guess everybody has a different taste ^^

[@browngirlreading]

Definitely pick up Middlesex. It's excellent! I'm sure you'd like it. No don't read The Grapes of wrath because you will find it boring. However East of Eden surprisingly enough you'll like it. As for Murakami I'm not so sure he's n author I'll like either.

[@MindyReadsBooks]

I don't know your feeling on the whole coming of age type books, but if you want to try some fantasy that is based mostly on the characters, The Belgariad series by David Eddings had some great personalities.

[@RGsDevilship]

+Mindy Reads I'll look into it, thanks.

[@eastgapeach]

"I love aliens but I don't really like people." Right there with you girl. Less people and more aliens.

[@RGsDevilship]

+OrdinaryLady Aliens make everything better.

[@KnowledgelostOrgOnline]

I feel like you have put the challenge out there to make Jane Austen sound interesting, I'm tempted but I am also lazy. I can understand not wanting to read these authors, there are so many other books out there to read.

[@RGsDevilship]

+Knowledge Lost Nah, don't bother. She's not worth it.

[@KnowledgelostOrgOnline]

Probably not, stick with books about assholes...wait that's Pride and Prejudice

[@LetsReadSFF]

Strongly urge you to check out Hobb. She's far more info character and downplays magical or fantastic elements quite a bit. Understandable of you never do but the emotional payoff in her books is quite potent.

[@RGsDevilship]

I'll have a think about it. But if you have any recommendations please let me know.

[@bernadettnagy6978]

ive noticed you got two of irvine welsh books there in different rows. do you put them by the order you read them or what? sorry im a freak but i just try to figure out how to arrange my books. because i separated my books according to too many things like author, read -not read, language (i have both english and hungarian version because its hard to get books on my native tongue where i live okay?) geez, I really do sound like a freak. pft

[@RGsDevilship]

+Bernadett Nagy They are in the order that I buy them. I'm really not helpful when it comes to organizing books.

[@B.LEE.DbrianleedurfeeREVIEWS]

Thank God my novels were not on this list!!

[@lolathebookblogger]

"Bored off my tits" lmao best statement ever!!!

[@GabrielTheMagolorMain]

I randomly came across this video, and am going to watch your newest video next, which is titled Fantasy & Horror TBR 🤣. I think it’s great to see how one’s reading evolves. I keep thinking I want to read fantasy, but then I never pick any up! Basil and the Great Mouse Detective lol, I remember that!

[@RGsDevilship]

I discovered I really enjoy the politics side of fantasy and the general world building. Still dislike the magical elements though 😂

[@amyetcetera263]

Try Murakami's 'The Elephant Vanishes'. It is his short story collection and I know when I first started reading his stuff I found the whole 'surreal' part to be too much at times but the short stories are great cause they are bite sized chucks of surreal-ness if that makes sense. Kind of like easing into a hot bathtub. I totally get why some people aren't keen on his stuff but I love his writing.

[@helenatieck7911]

I loved this video! You know ... usually one shouldn't judge before reading something, but I feel like I have to sometimes. Oh and I think we might have a very different taste in books (because for one I love all the Agatha Christie books, but probably also because of nostalgic reasons (read them with my family when I was a kid)), but I still really loved the way you explained it. I just found your channel, so I don't really know what kind of books you do like, but have you ever tried Walter Moers? It's fantasy, but very different. They are no humans in his books, but also not any of the other "popular" creatures like Vampires/werewolves/Faeries etc .. but for example a dinosaur thingy who is completely devoted to books and literature (City of Dreaming Books) so you might hate it, but I loved it and check out the synopsis, because again it's very different and not your "normal" fantasy books ...

[@leanzagarcia65]

I knew Murakami was going to be here! It's strange, even though I love his works, I also like hearing people criticize him. I guess to hear a different perspective. If you're still interested in giving him another shot, maybe try Norwegian Wood. I think that one's his most "normal" novel (no surreal stuff), though it's quite depressing. Please don't hate me of you end up disliking it though hahaha XD

[@RGsDevilship]

+Leanza Garcia I love hearing people criticise my favourite authors too. I find that what most people hate about them is what I love. I'll stick Norwegian Wood on my library list.

[@lildarienttv]

The only one on your list i'd urge you to reconsider is hitchhikers guide to the galaxy. Just read the first one. It has this very sarcastic vibe to it that I think you'll actually respond well to. Its very little to do with space travel, and more to do with interesting/silly characters.

[@RGsDevilship]

+Peter Millane I'll have a think about it.

[@osteoknits]

I'm also going to chime in with a love of Agatha Christie. Even if you won't read any of her books, read her autobiography! It is so funny and so interesting!

[@booksnq4388]

I agree with you on everything except Agatha and Steinbeck. Try Murder on the Orient Express (Hercules Peroit has your sense of humor) and give Grapes of Wrath a go.

[@AndrewTheRed1]

For classics there's murder in Crime and Punishment by Dostoyevski. The first 40 pages drag but then the action begins while you hide behind a door! If you like animals Jack London wrote two stories about wolf life and meeting humans. If you really like people comparisons, try a taste of Plutarch's Lives. Just find it online. Somehow it keeps you reading.

[@judith1717]

Maybe The wind-up bird chronicle would be a good Murakami for you. While it's heavy on the magic realism, it also comes with a good bit of murder, including a graphic description of a man being skinned alive, so... good stuff!

[@RGsDevilship]

+judith1717 Ohh, I do love a good skinning. I'll check it out.

[@booksbyleynes]

Excellent choices! I like your wording. (Is that even a word?) In my opinion Haruki Murakami is a brilliant writer but yeah he writes magical realism and let's you hanging, so he doesn't offer a typical story art with an end but I like my imagination to run wild. You could check out 'Norwegian Wood', it's one of his few novels where the surreal aspects are at their minimum. It's beautifully write and even though it deals with two lovers, it's def not your typical romance book. Have a nice day. :)

[@billkeon880]

You might want to try A Strange Library by Murakami. It’s very short and kind of like a horror short story, quite good. Don’t recall it being super surreal but it could have been a bit. Kafka on the Shore and Wind Up Bird Chronicle are very good and surreal but also mild horror like The Ring series. I think of him like Rod Serling and Twilight Zone stories

[@RGsDevilship]

I'd actually really like to revisit some of the authors I swore off here and in previous videos to see if I can be swayed into enjoying their work. Like I should be able to enjoy Murakami, because on paper his work sounds amazing but it could have just been that I wasn't in the right headspace at the time. I'll take your recommendation, thank you!

[@SoulStainedInk]

Sour Grapes of Wrath...I feel like that should be a parody book or something. Maybe its a coming of age book focused around a girl being forced to read the book in school? We did read Grapes of Wrath in school and I think I enjoyed a paragraph or two.

[@SimplyAngelov]

I don't get your stance on sci-fi and fantasy. It's not about lazers going 'pew-pew', dragons and special swords with names. Those are just plot devices. As Neil Gaiman said it, stories aren't about showing you that dragons exist, but that they can be defeated.

[@RGsDevilship]

+Angel Angelov Firstly, I love sci-fi. And as with fantasy, I was just stating it's my least read genre. I haven't read much of it so therefore I can't actually judge it. This video was mainly about how odd it is that we (readers) feel we can judge something even though we have no experience with it.

[@SimplyAngelov]

+RGsDevilship I know you read sci-fi, I watch your videos. I guess my response was triggered by your comment on The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and not being a fan of "humans adventures in space." As for loving aliens, but not people, I've got something to say. Our species is pretty narcissistic and myopic. We see ourselves in everything, anthropomorphizing both animals and inanimate objects. Our ideas of aliens are based on ourselves and other animals. I don't think humans are capable of imagining something truly alien. I challenge you to notice fantasy elements in sci-fi and sc-fi elements in fantasy. 'Star metal' swords, 'magic crystals', high-tech flying carpets (Hyperion), etc. Lastly, if you don't like Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes, how about Dan Simmons' version - The Fifth Heart - in which Sherlock Holmes starts suspecting that he's a literary character.

[@TheCircusDiaries]

I love how blasé you are about it all! 'Meh, I'm just not into it' No excuses! ❤️

[@pagesniffer]

Argh I love your videos. I am with you on so many of these, including the Virgin Suicides. HATED it, hated the movie, hated the faffing about it afterwards. But Middlesex is one of my favourite books and if someone told me it was written by a different Eugenides, I'd believe them. It's just.. totally different. And so, so good.

[@RGsDevilship]

+Page Sniffer Thank you! That's what people keep saying so I will have to get my hands on it at some point.

[@ManfromuncoolBlogspotstars]

The Gormenghast Trilogy (?): there's not a dragon in the whole castle, but there are plenty of owls in the Belfry.

[@noditschi]

There are fantasy books which focus more on the people, but you shouldn't feel forced to try them out.

[@caleba9648]

This video has definitely made you one of my favorite youtubers. I appreciate the cynicism more than words can say.

[@RGsDevilship]

+Caleb Aarsand Thank you so much!

[@FrancinaSimone]

Are preference in books are like SUPER opposite but I love that! You are so much fun 😂 (but the Jane Austin thing...same page, you and I).

[@summitsparrow]

Give "Tortilla Flat" a try, by Steinbeck. Short, funny, and not depressing. Think wine, drunkenness, and a sequence of random, amusing anecdotes coming in at just over 200 pages. It was "the book" that first got me into reading as a kid.

[@LiteraryStoner]

I feel the same way with Jane Austen, her books sounds so boring to me too. I want some action! :)

[@suchabookaholic2351]

I read only one book by Jane Austen and knew I wouldn't like it. Clearly it has played in the way I have judge the book but I couldn't really enjoy it. I guess if you know it's not for you, no need to force yourself into it :)

[@shell1338]

Loved this!!! Stay far away from The Grapes of Wrath. I couldn't finish it in High School and it's one of the few books that I absolutely abhor. Description, description, description...blah blah blah!!!

[@BookNookNoggin]

I totally agree with Jane Austin....I find it hard to get into any classic really. I feel the same about Doyle and Christie. Zero interest in reading them.

[@fghijoy6148]

I am incredibly happy you mentioned Basil The Great Mouse Detective, nobody knows that movie. I highly recommend The Grapes of Wrath, I haven't read any of his other work but I thoroughly loved that one. Norwegian Wood by Murakami doesn't have the same surrealism/magical realism that the majority of his books belong to, but if the plot doesn't interest you I wouldn't suggest reading it.

[@whymustisignin4this]

You'd love the Hitchhiker's Guide series. It's not people having adventures in space. It's about the random daftness of everything and how it all disconcertingly falls into place just as you've finally accepted that it's all meaningless. The Earth is getting demolished to make way for ... some intergalactic highway or something? And a nonchalant alien on Earth hitches a ride on a passing spaceship taking a very ordinary Earthling Arthur Dent with him. Arthur Dent isn't having adventures. He's ... in search of nice cup of tea and some fluffy towels - or that kind of thing. You would probably really enjoy it. The Restaurant at the End of the Universe is the funniest one I think.

[@nomdeplume1358]

Fantasy books that focus more on the characters than on the *weird hand wave thing* Six of Crows An Ember In The Ashes There is a bit of magic in these books but the books focus more on the characters (especially Six of Crows) and what I love about SoC is that it's not like heroes trying to save the world, it's about a group of outcasts (Assassins, thieves, fugitives, spies etc) trying to pull of a heist and it isn't for the greater good, it's more for their benefit cause...You gotta get that money. xD There's very little magic in An Ember in the Ashes but it's a fantasy book set in this sort Roman-ish type place, in the desert and it's just really good...you should really give ut a try

[@marla6579]

I was very reluctant to read "The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" for a long time but then I did read it because of a book club and i loved it. It is just so much fun though I never EVER thought i would enjoy "fun reads". Also they are really short, my copy of the first part has around 200 pages. But you do you, I can understand that you don't wanna read them. But I highly recommend you don't read any more Murakami. I read "Kafka on the Shore" and it was a pain in the arse.

[@RGsDevilship]

I feel like I'm too old for Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy now anyway. Like I would have maybe enjoyed it when I was little. Yeah I don't think I could ever get into Murakami's writing

[@Nursepill12]

"Idc About Solving Crimes, I Just Care About Murder" Lol I Love You For That 💖

[@RGsDevilship]

Haha thanks!

[@johnc5258]

east of eden is my fav steinbeck

[@Nataliecj]

I like Agatha Christie, I've read a good few of her books and I can see what you mean about them being "old lady" books, they are very of their time and British, especially the ones with Miss Marple. I don't really like whodunnits, Agatha Christie is pretty much the only crime author I've read. But I would recommend Death on the Nile and And Then There Were None. If you're ever thinking of picking any of her books up just to see what they're like, those are the ones I'd pick. I have zero interest in reading Haruki Murakami and Jeffrey Eugenides either. They just seem like their novels would be really boring and pretentiously written so no thanks.

[@avendesora2495]

Sherlock Holmes never appealed to me either, then I was forced to read it for uni. And I loved it!

[@RGsDevilship]

+Jessica It's great when you can enjoy required reading.

[@mbb--]

Jane Austen has become a little overhyped lately but if you ever change your mind about her, I would recommend Northanger Abbey. I remember I liked that book far more than her others.

[@RGsDevilship]

+m b Okay, I'll keep that in mind.

[@HarrietRosie13]

I pre judge so many authors I've never read, and I feel exactly the same about Agatha Christie! I wouldn't even be interested in a modern whodunnit let alone one loved by grannies. I'd much rather read it from the perspective of the killer then leave the story once the person's dead

[@RGsDevilship]

+Harriet Rosie Yeah, I don't even think I'd watch a whodunit film, let alone reading a whole bloody book about it.

[@jennatavarez2068]

"The one book I will never read, East of Eden" Me: *turns around to look at the giant copy sitting on my shelf as part of my tbr this year and begins to sweat* 😅😅😅😅

[@thesonicmaestro]

This post was hilarious. *subbed* Could relate to having bias before even reading an author's work. For me specifically: Cassandra Clare. Scott Orson Card. I read Middlesex back in highschool and it was good. I tried to read The Virgin Suicides.... fell asleep and never got to finishing it. I was already halfway too. :-/

[@chloekent7149]

I also hated the virgin suicides, but middlesex is beautiful and genuinely one of my favourite books of all time 10/10 would recommend

[@wanderthenight]

Maybe this is a weird reaction to an "Authors I Won't Read" video... But I have a recommendation for you. I have very similar opinions on fantasy. I don't really like my fantasy to be twee. I prefer it to be character driven and gritty like George RR Martin. So with that in mind, I think you should try Joe Abercrombie. Specifically The First Law Trilogy. He writes a dark world that doesn't have a lot of magic in it, and the focus is mainly screwed up characters doing bad things. Lots of violence and darkness. Very entertaining for those of us that like dark things.

[@RGsDevilship]

+wanderthenight Well I love violence and darkness so I'll definitely check it out. Thanks!

[@zigaudrey]

I avoid authors who write books everytime. Quantity is doesn't focus on quality and are for sell. Characters can't think for themself. I avoid Dan Brown for the trope Dan Browed and how repetitive the plot is. Number 8 is Haruki Murakami? I hope to read one of his work.

[@BrieCheese]

I read Pride & Prejudice in high school, and the class was very mixed. I didn't understand what the big deal was around this book, there wasn't enough going on to keep me interested, and I never got around to liking Darcy. I'm not a huge fan of medieval fantasy, especially the really dry 1000 page long tomes. In my experience science fiction has been a bit better with the "not set in real life, but explores real life themes with complicated characters." Oh and I agree with you on The Virgin Suicides. So boring! I think the problem was that the characters were so obsessed with these girls that they felt the need to go over every detail, and I kept thinking "I'm not obsessed with them. I don't need to know this shit. Cut to the good stuff please." I stopped reading halfway through. I knew that they were going to commit suicide and that the boys weren't going to discover why anyway, so I felt like there was no reason to continue reading. I think that I attempted to read it 7 or 8 years ago, but still every time somebody mentions that book, this feeling of frustration and rage washes over me.

[@PostBlueHaze]

Love your attitude! Even though I disagree with a lot of what you said I see your point. I refrain from John Green (mediocre at best), Daniel Steel, the Brontë sisters (I detested wuthering highs)

[@PIMPBOOKREVIEWS]

This video was funny I loved all of your facial expressions.

[@zackrida5452]

hutchhikers guide is really really up your alley my friend like trust me on it 😁

[@jcollins414]

Ever watch a video where you have soo many things to say, to so many things you heard and you want to respond but you say fuck it? In short, good video- new time subscriber.

[@royaevereadsbooks]

The only book of Steinbeck's I've liked was Of Mice and Men and, let's be real, that's probably because it's short.

[@RGsDevilship]

+royaevereads I liked it too. But it really, really upset me. I'll never get over it.

[@elisebaldwin5349]

Gave me a good laugh at 'sour grapes'! Agree with you there - I bloody hated Of Mice and Men in school

[@alexandrafisher1865]

I had to read "Of Mice and Men" for school and hated it. Then we had to watch the movie and I happily slept through it. Glad to know I'm not the only one who didn't get why it was so great!

[@cpt.hatemonger1950]

I'm a bit late to the party, but you should check out the 'Sword of Truth' series. Pretty unique fantasy in my opinion. Great video though, you're very intelligent and funny.

[@28Bookmarks]

lol I couldn't finish Grapes of Wrath. I will read it eventually (together with East of Eden) out of curiosity. Murakami is overrated. I'm personally not a fan of magical realism. It's also probably one of the reasons why I'm not crazy over fantasy too.

[@sidclark1953]

Very refreshing, yes. I totally agree about Steinbeck, so maudlin and tear jerking and he just wallows in it and he thinks he's doing you a big favor by teaching you an important life lesson. And I guess you wouldn't like "Exquisite Corpse" by Alfred Chester since it's surrealistic. No biggie. Another famous author I keep hearing about and can't get excited about is Henry James. You gotta trust your intuitions.

[@tizzlatronical]

I remember liking Middlesex but hells to the yes on everything else. I've read about 8 murakami and was bored stiff every single time. can't believe how much your thoughts echo my own on everything 🤘

[@nicolefoster7976]

Hey. How dare you associate Agatha Christie with old ladies! One of her most famous detectives is a little old man! (I mean this is a joking fashion which I'm sure you understood). Fair to you though. Her books are fun whodunnits but there are certainly more engrossing mystery novels out there.

[@amandaapple3124]

if you ever get the urge to pick up a fantasy book (hey it could happen): maybe try Prince of Thorns by Mark Lawrence. Its got a super young and damnable main character but is NOT a YA book. lots of murder and dark, horrible things going on :) no dragons i don't think, not really magic either (not the spells and wand kind of stuff at last) PS: I don't blame you on Robin Hobb, her stuff is definitely more for hardcore fantasy readers

[@mikerainham]

Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes shown on ITV 3-4 is a faithful and the best adaptation, and at best is mildly interesting. I do have the books in VERY small print but only managed to plough through a couple of stories. I think it's just far too dated now

[@Ticklehug]

When I read Of Mice and Men I didn't like it either. it felt so blown out of proportion. Sure, existence isn't fair, whining about it won't help though. Also the ending was melodramatic to the max. Grapes of Wrath on the other hand I loved from start to finish. The family was populated by very interesting people. The drama that happens on the road feels real and human. The language is fantastic. The America that Steinbeck writes is the sort of place that is tough but beautiful, and it doesn't feel as fake and boring as what Kerouac writes about. The biblical metaphor isn't as overused as in East of Eden either. I'd say it's Steinbeck best by far. The ending is also fantastic. Really left me awed for a few days. It's a book that points out how evil and corrupt people can be, just like Of Mice and Men, but it also teaches us that goodness is in us and blah blah blah all that stuff about salvation. Basically I loved it. Felt like a Russian classic written by an American.

[@JabberCT]

I bought all 5 Hitchhiker books. Liked the 1st one. The 2nd not so much. And never finished the rest of them. For Christie, I only read And Then There Were None, which was pretty darn good. You say you like murder. Well, they start off with 10 characters, ...and then there were none lol. You might actually like that one.

[@nutshellreadsandwrites]

Same! I don't know why but I just have no interest in reading Pride & Prejudice or any of the others !

[@nomdeplume1358]

It's weird how I agree with you on all those authors but I do think you should read more fantasy. I absolutely despise the Hitchhikers Guide to the galaxy movies, I hate them so much and I frankly have no interest in the books...or any other author you mentioned. But I might read Jane Austen if I happen to be bored asf and have nothing else to read...

[@rageagainstmyhairline5574]

I only have one: Marcel Proust. I read half of one of his books and just no anymore, I can't do it. Devoting 20 pages to the intricacies, detail, and feelings associated with doing the washing up (yes, I know he never did that, but my point is he is so verbose, SO impenetrably, unenjoyably descriptive, that he could and would have done, if it cropped up in the 'plot' of one of his books) is not my thing. I like lyricism, I like allegory, I like having a picture painted, but jeez... It's like torture.

[@sloanchessman5783]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 I totally agree with you on everything you said! 👍

[@RavenMadd9]

so I play guitar also ...what kind of music do you play?.........I can't read stephen king....hemmingway

[@BenKellyMusic92]

Arthur Conan Doyle's ghost stories are amazing, maybe take a peek at those some time! 👻

[@RGsDevilship]

I absolutely will, to be honest I've gone back on a lot of what I said in this video.

[@likeliterallyliterary]

Fantasy is my least favourite genre too, I don't care about dragons and trolls and etc. I tried to read Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None and I couldn't get through it. I found it so boring. I also read The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy and it was so random! OMG. I don't understand it.

[@anasweety17]

This is super fun and hilarious even though I love fantasy and some other stuff you mentioned. :')

[@RGsDevilship]

I'm thinking of making a follow up to this at some point because I've changed my mind on a few authors 😂 Glad you enjoyed it though!

[@tortoisedreams6369]

... mid-life crisis ... surrounded with cats ... house falling down ... it's good to have life goals! One of your authors is a fave of mine but I won't assume to sway you. Read what you want to read! Good on ya, life is short. Enjoy the arrogance of youth!

[@RGsDevilship]

+tortoise dreams I'm going to Grey Gardens it up. Haha will do!

[@sk69to96]

I highly, HIGHLY recommend you check out the author Shirley Jackson. After watching some of the few videos you've made, I could say that with your taste in horror Shirley Jackson might be up your alley. Of course, I haven't seen most of your videos to know if whether or not you have read any of her work, but I figured I'd leave a recommendation for the sake of just fucking doing so. I suggest starting off with The Haunting of Hill House or a collection of her short stories. : )

[@RGsDevilship]

Shirley Jackson is one of my favourite authors, I want to read all her work, I love her so much

[@civoreb]

How you feel about Agatha Christie is how I feel about every book that people consider a classic. Im always disappointed by books considered "classics." They just feel out dated in every way.

[@mcell9161]

Don't bother with murakami, his books really don't have plots or endings, very pretentious with that short-film deep meaning with no real meaning qualify to them. You might enjoy Agatha Christie "and then there were none"- (SPOILERS) the murders are never solved and the epilogue is written by the murderer (Don't read the epilogue first though, obviously).

[@RGsDevilship]

+mcell Okay, thanks for your input.

[@amyetheridge]

I know this has nothing to do with the video topic, but I really love your make up. Its very well done :)

[@RGsDevilship]

Thank you!

[@mikerainham]

Man who fell to earth is fantasy, but could and does apply to earth. Comedy si-fi like Douglas Adams I like

[@cmf1267]

Middlesex had the best 1st line of any book I've read..something like "I was born twice - first in Detroit in 1965 as a girl then again in 1979 in Lansing as a boy." I paraphrase because I can't find the book and don't remember exactly. But that's pretty much where the greatness ends. I will say I was in a terrible reading slump - I live in the Detroit area so the book interested me, but it took me over a year to finish it. Obviously, not the book to get me out of my slump. I'm slugging through The Virgin Diaries now - I refuse to DNF because I'm over 1/2 way through and apparently I'm just a bit of a masochist and unless I'm suffering for my reading - well you know. Take care. Connie

[@darknight0dc]

steinback is a VERY American author. I would avoid The Grapes of Wrath, you're already read Of Mice and Men and that is probably one of his best works. Also everything he wrote is incredibly sad and drab because everything he wrote was influenced by the American Depression, I realize now after I've written this that you probably already knew that haha, ah well.

[@darknight0dc]

Steinbeck* Sorry for the typo!

[@RGsDevilship]

+Arielle Duncan Yeah, nothing ever works out for a Steinbeck character, EVER!

[@mariabarnes4094]

The Hitchhiker's is about end of the world constantly happening to one human. Who wouldn't want to read about it? Also the movie is not the best representation of the trilogy (there are five books :D). Plus he wrote Dirk Gently series.

[@jankenmaster6205]

by the pricking of my thumbs by Agatha Christie is one of the creepiest book I've ever read, not for the feint of heart. give at least that one a chance someday : -) popular hits of the showa era by murakami ryu is cool but not too surreal, one of my favourites of his.

[@jankenmaster6205]

hah just realized you're walking about the other murakami, yeah boy a big fan myself...

[@alltheworldsapage1447]

This was quite funny! I agree and disagree with some of your conclusions, but I think it's great that you read what you want. Some authors are definitely overrated, or only appeal to a certain demographic. You should read what interests you. (Also, good choice on Murakami. His works are melodramatic and completely nonsensical.)

[@alltheworldsapage1447]

Oh, and the Virgin Suicides bored me to tears. I found it unnecessary ethereal and overly sentimental.

[@twookka]

I thought I was the only one who hated the Virgin Suicides! I don't get how so many people liked it; it was literally so boring I wanted to die. I DNFed it about halfway through because I couldn't take it anymore. Oh and you can't say you don't like fantasy unless you've given Harry Potter a chance ;) It's good to see an Irish booktuber!! Sometimes I feel like I'm the only one on this whole island who reads haha

[@honeycomblarvae6254]

Agatha Christie is alright but at some point you get bored of those books. Maybe mystery is meant to be read a particular way that I just don't know about. And yes, Murakami.. I think he's a Japanese Coelho, so no. I read Kafka On The Shore and I thought it was pretty bad, I've heard only bad stuff about Sputnik Sweetheart and people on r/books say 1Q84 is among his worst. Like what good books is he actually supposed to have written? But don't give up on surreal stuff, he's just a bad example.

[@EllieJayden]

I love The Virgin Suicides but the film is better in my opinion. I find Brett Easton Ellis reaaaaally depressing!! I can't seem to finish any of his books.

[@RGsDevilship]

+EllieJayden I still haven't watched the film. I should get to it. That's so funny, I love Bret Easton Ellis.

[@amelietheriault5971]

When I see videos like this I'm so angry because we have Patrick Sénécal in Québec and his books are just PERFECT and I want you to read them so bad but the only one in english is Against God, which is not the best. You should learn to read in french (maybe you already know french!) and read Aliss. It's creepy, it's disturbing. Almost all of his books are just amazing for someone who like murders and twisted stories.