books that freaked me tf out

[@freeble_]

“Coke bottle with the wrong font” is the EXACT horror I love, adding these to my TBR list

[@frankiesshelf]

just a little bit wrong is soooo creepy

[@PhilipHobbs-z7f]

Agreed

[@makaylam385]

@@freeble_ check out “the weird and the eerie” by mark fisher. he actually defines the difference between the 2 words which i feel like gives a lot of depth to the horror genre.

[@pleasantmelody]

the way you talk about books makes me want to read absolutely everything you recommend

[@makaylam385]

FINALLY SOMEONE TALKING ABOUT THIS THING BETWEEN US. it affected me for sooo long after. i even gave a copy to my friend as a bday gift.

[@SM-vr8dz]

I loved this book too.

[@talkingreads]

I just finished This Thing Between Us and the line "It was you man" shook me. This book was incredible and I'm trying to recommend it to everyone I know. One of the best books I've read in a long time.

[@Juendiaj]

The way you talk and explain things is so satisfying it makes me wanna watch every single video of yours and read all those books😭

[@girl.anachronism5639]

This Thing Between Us is one of my favorite books ever. It’s so sad and beautiful.

[@abbigailroseb]

I love eerie/tense books that feel like you're in the back rooms. THANK YOU for this video. I needed recs to kick off spooky season

[@HoganBurleigh]

I had to watch this video solely because I saw This Thing Between Us in your thumbnail! This book is seriously a top favorite of mine too, and I constantly am telling people about it too. The grief aspect hit me so hard. It was perfect!

[@ms-abominable]

had me crine in the clurb fr

[@seliabizzarro1188]

How did you enjoy this book? I’ve heard a lot of people recommend it , and so I read it a couple years ago and I just couldn’t stand it. I kept waiting for it to get better and it just ended up being disappointing. I felt like it was trying to bite off more than it could chew and didn’t end up accomplishing much. I really want to understand what people liked about it.

[@ms-abominable]

@@seliabizzarro1188 I think it did a great job of telling this love story. Pages of "tell me you love me without telling me" with hints of tragedy woven throughout. I thought the horror aspects were subtle yet terrifying. I'm gonna have that image he painted of leaving that diner in the middle of nowhere in my head forever. The 2nd person POV was interesting and the themes of possession and fate were handled in a way I hadn't seen before. I appreciate the risks the author took, that it wasn't afraid of getting weird, even if it didn't always go how I wanted it to. I'll admit that the ending left something to be desired. More weird shit, please!

[@seliabizzarro1188]

@@ms-abominable I’ve been going through goodreads reviews after seeing this video, and I think maybe someday I will give this book another shot and read with the mindset that it doesn’t have to make sense. I also read through it very fast on my first read and if I did it again, I would give it more time.

[@moeshrooms385]

I don’t recognize any of these books but between the intro, how you articulate yourself, and the comfy vibe that feels like FaceTiming a friend, I feel like all these books r gonna be fantastic. I wish you showed up on my recommended sooner!

[@NinaStudios]

I read “this thing between us” because of this video and loved it!!! It was such a wild ride that kept me so captivated the entire time. Thank youuuuu for sharing your recs!

[@evergrxn]

“I’m thinking of ending things” did this thing where it was unsettling at times and couldn’t put my finger on why

[@s.ugahoneyicetea]

Your voice and the way you explain things scratches my brain in just the right way, it’s sooo satisfying😭

[@rivermelon]

this is my first ever video of yours and i loved your passion when talking about the books...youve convinced me to go get this thing between us...i will update you once im done! ;P

[@frankiesshelf]

yes!! i wanna hear all your thoughts

[@rivermelon]

OMG. literally finished it while at the laundromat and couldn't help but react out loud. ahhhhh. this is one of my new favorites. holy shiiiiit. i am so glad i took your word and picked it up!! SO beautifully dark and twisty. i marked sooo many pages for having amazing lines written. 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@SorrellCK]

Not only are you recommendations so good, your descriptions are well thought out without spoiling the story and your voice is pure ASMR. 10/10 Subscribed.

[@readem_blog]

FULL AGREE on I’m Thinking of Ending Things and This Thing Between Us. Your descriptions are so vivid and convincing!! I can’t waitttt to get to The Need and Natural Beauty

[@tonimayers1109]

I’m also obsessed with This Thing Between Us and no one is talking about it! I wish the summary left out the possessed Alexa bc that’s such a small part of the plot. 🙈

[@frankiesshelf]

its such a small thing but it definitely hooked me in

[@lachlanwhittle]

First video of yours I’ve seen, and now I want to read all of these. Great picks well presented!!!

[@fi_reads_books]

I just added a bunch of these to my library holds! I read Ghost Wall a few months ago and didn't really enjoy it (I think I just wasn't in the right headspace for that kind of slow building dread) but hearing you talk about it honestly made me want to give it another go.

[@Mostirrelevant]

I do think you should broaden your reading list, because you seem you do like more different literary approach and have completely different interests than vlogger. I always recommend person should stick to books and subjects that he/she generally loves, it is what matters, however weird it may seem or difficult at the times. Or, you may find a great recommendation elsewhere for something new and probably interesting at the moment.

[@jenna6355]

I JUST FINISHED THIS THING BETWEEN US BECAUSE OF YOUR VIDEO AND OMG FRANKIE THANK YOU. The book will haunt me for a while and it will TOTALLY leave me hangover for quite some time! ❤

[@jazzminforrestall406]

The candid thumbnail style looks great actually

[@akiko575]

I really adored the way you introduced these novels, just added all of them to my reading list. thank you so much for these recommendations!

[@biophage1]

Great video, love how passionately you talked about every rec! Also totally love the pattern on your collared shirt, super cute!!

[@JanetsThingamajigs]

This Thing Between Us has been buried on my TBR for months, I had forgotten why I even put it on there to begin with. Your review just bumped it to the top of the list!

[@frankiesshelf]

if you read it let me know what you think!!

[@agusamfa]

i couldn't agree more with what you said about "I'm thinking of ending things". What a great f^cking experience

[@miamalade]

I’m so glad I’ve found your channel! You explain things really well, makes me want to read it all !

[@frankiesshelf]

thank you !! ❤️

[@giuoco]

I watched the movie ‘I’m thinking of ending things’ and loved it so much. Then I read the book, which was beautiful in the way books are. But the movie did such a good job and getting the atmosphere and tone of the book perfectly right and in some ways out does the book in certain visual twists and subtleties that are too explicit and overt in the book

[@Crystal-nw3mv]

The movie was absolutely horrible and changed the entire ending what are you talking about

[@giuoco]

@@Crystal-nw3mv I guess it wasn’t for you, but I absolutely loved it. beautiful strange acting and atmosphere and sound design. The way they visualised stream of consciousness, inner monologues, dreams, was very entrancing. I think critics loved it but yea it’s not popular among general audiences.. too bad It’s also an adaptation, it’s not suppsed to be a replica. It’s an interpretation of the ending, it’s more fitting I think, I wouldn’t have liked a Fight Club type reveal at the end at all

[@Crystal-nw3mv]

@@giuocoI don’t know man that whole musical thing at the end ugh

[@giuoco]

@@Crystal-nw3mv it was surreal to me. And the janitor subplot was linked in a way that didn’t explain everything but it all made sense and fell into place. Especially on a rewatch, I couldn’t wait for the musical climax. That’s how film achieves the transcendental feeling of great books imo. Musicality and motion

[@meow-sr2bl]

I loved the movie too!

[@Juliana-Bub]

I want to read all of these now! You're really good at describing books without spoiling them. I feel like a book that could fit on this list (based on my impressions from your descriptions) is The Grip of It by Jac Jemc. It's a quick read, but it's also a pretty crazy ride dealing with houses and relationships.

[@vannuel3795]

so glad i found this channel i feel so connected to the way u speak VERY excited new follower

[@linde2656]

discovered your channel today and I love the way you talk about these books!! makes me want to read every single one

[@murph64]

I listened to the audiobook for I’m Thinking of Ending Things and I had to pause it SO MUCH cause it was so tense 😭

[@lauren1779]

Ooooo thank you for reminding me of I’m Thinking Of Ending Things I read it a few years ago I LOVED the twists. Gonna re read come this spooky season!

[@meghanfaith2185]

Ive only seen the movie adaptation of Im Thinking of Ending Things so far, and believe me when I say I will never forget Toni Collette as the mom…..and the scene where she’s switching ages (?) and suddenly becomes an energetic housewife version of herself. Amazing

[@frankiesshelf]

god it has such a fabulous cast and every single one of them gives their ALL

[@nothere_cora]

I'm happy I was recommended this, been searching for more horror/ interesting book content. And also you have a voice that's actually nice to listen to, so I'll binge watch this and look at what you have on your channel while I play medieval dynasty lol

[@wandby7090]

first time seeing your video and you’re already my favorite. the entire video and your way of sharing information are perfect. thank you!

[@katya4271]

I absolutely adored I'm thinking of ending things. I watched the movie as soon as it released on Netflix and while it does a huge disservice to the book as a whole, it definitely introduced a lot of people to how insane the book was.

[@saudadevemcorrendo]

this is my first video i've ever seen by you and i CAN'T STOP SMILING like YES this is everything i love about reading and now i have such amazing reccs ur an ANGEL

[@madelyncox101]

this thing between us has been on my TBR for MONTHSSSS, this is my sign to read it rn

[@RingoRevolutionary]

oh my gosh where do i START with this video!!! first of all, god it is sooo refreshing to find someone whose presence on here isn't just reading cringe books and calling them cringe. like fork found in kitchen ! being recommended books you LOVE with this passion and articulation- ugh, i'm hooked! i immediately checked all of them out on libby! EXCEPT the first one bc i've already read it and i actually wasn't sure i liked it much! and i actually preferred the movie adaptation bc i'm a sicko pervert. BUT your review honestly made me wanna go back and reread it and give it another chance :D i also loved the premise of this review video being "books that freaked me out" because i love to see what freaks people out! horror is so subjective, i've read thrillers that gave me nightmares! your picks are ones i've mostly never seen mentioned before and i am like SALIVATING to dig into them. also i love how concise and to the point this video is. no meandering, just enough genuine passion and excitement to get your point across. okay sorry to be insane in ur comments i'm just happy tee hee OK BYE ❤ SUBSCRIBEDDDDD

[@JennyFernBooks]

So appreciated this video and how well you articulated the vibes of each book - I really felt like I could tell if I would or wouldn't like the book based on what you had to say 😊

[@pey12347]

I IMMEDIATELY added the ones I haven’t read yet to my library holds. Easy subscribe to your channel!!! I’m binging the rest of your videos rn :)

[@evelynarquette]

Please give 'It lasts forever and then it's over' a go. It is also about grief, but queer grief, and it utilises the mechanic of a dystopian almost fever dream to unpack it. It was absolutely incredible, and really haunts me to this day, but in the best way!

[@moonlitmellie]

GAH this thing between us is so good, I’m glad you mentioned it! I could talk about it for hours

[@cierra7246]

we definitely have the same taste. i had to add like nearly all of these to my "to read" list. also, i definitely relate to the way you teared up talking about your favorite book. the passion with which you spoke about "this thing between us" sold it to me tbh.

[@the.haunting.of.persephone]

I stumbled across this video and it’s the first of yours I’ve ever watched, but I immediately had to subscribe! The way you speak about books is so lovely, and I added every single one of these to my TBR list. 🖤

[@moodymakeshifter]

New to your channel, but, wow, I really dig the way you talk about books. The way you word yourself makes these books actually enticing to me. Thank you for these awesome recommendations! Definitely going to check out The Need and This Thing Between Us. ;)

[@epicXzelda64]

immediate sub i love booktubers who can easily convince me to read their recs hehe❤

[@JerryTheBrother]

As soon as you mentioned Fernanda I was like Hurricane season! HURRICANE SEASON!!! That's the book he should have read. So glad you are reading it now. It was mind-blowing for me. Could not stop thinking about it once I finished it. And as you said, sentences are looong, but once you get into the groove, you can not stop reading.

[@frankiesshelf]

it was so good and i totally agree SO unforgettable! i’ve also read her nonfiction collection which i liked but not nearly as much as her fiction

[@AndreDreamlover]

I watched the I’m Thinking of Ending Things movie before reading the book. Whole time I was very confused and I didn’t know what was happening but I sort of enjoyed it? Fast forward a few years later and I find a used copy on my local bookstore so I decided to pick it up since a friend of mine told me the book was not as confusing. Now, at this time I had forgotten a lot of things about the movie but I was still debating whether to read it or not since I hate watching movies first and I did it just because I saw it on Netflix and I didn’t know it was an adaptation. The book was a million times better, even having a vague idea of what was going to happen I was still SO tense throughout it, and frankly scared at points. I mean, I agree with you, it’s not an easy book to translate into a movie and that made me appreciate the movie more since it’s sort of a stream of consciousness book so they did what they could, but how I wish I would’ve read the book first because I think I would’ve loved it a lot more

[@frankiesshelf]

they definitely did the best they could’ve done with the movie! the source material just seems so ill suited to film it is honestly kind of impressive they managed to do anything with it

[@Crystal-nw3mv]

Detest the movie

[@pinkdragon4830]

In a way, I love feeling of dread, so thanks for this. I still don’t know why exactly that is, but whenever I find something that makes me feel it, I keep chasing after it. I think the book that gave that feeling to me the most was «I have no mouth and I just scream“, but I haven’t been able to find something like that ever since

[@diomargy]

Got me from the beginning.✨I will read ANYTHING Iain Reid writes and it’s always atmospheric and unsettling. I love it! This Thing Between Us is sitting on my shelf but definitely need to get to it!

[@Paytonnn555]

i have been waiting to find ur channel my entire life i fear. amazing content

[@pigeonriot]

saw that you posted yesterday evening and refrained from watching it immediately so i would have it as my breakfast watch, so thats exactly what i did just now, love your videos!

[@frankiesshelf]

this is genuinely the highest honour of youtube.. to be saved to watch with a meal

[@katehucks774]

Oh man, I had no idea I’m Thinking of Ending Things was originally a book, I’m one of the unfortunates who saw the movie with no context and I was so angry at it for building up all this tension and revealing all these puzzle pieces that I could tell were connected, I just wasn’t sure HOW exactly, and I was really looking forward to that mystery coming to fruition, only for the movie to basically flip the table over at the last second, scattering the puzzle pieces, and acting like doing so was somehow clever. No actually, you just threw an entire perfectly good story into the trash and then expected applause, fuck that and fuck you. (directed at the filmmakers I mean) I’d honestly love to know what the FUCK they were even remotely trying to go for with that, and see that creepy mystery PROPERLY unraveled, so I’ll have to give it a read! (Side note: it also drove me INSANE that like half the movie took place in a car ride and NEITHER OF THEM HAD SEATBELTS ON THE ENTIRE GODDAMN TIME)

[@maggieg.6407]

i'm a little late to the party, but i JUST finished this thing between us. my brain hurts, my eyes hurt. what a beautiful book.

[@madimartin3470]

your voice is sooooooo nice! also love some good book recs! thanks love! I just subbed!

[@sydneypeterson7712]

Your enthusiasm was very persuasive, went and bought 'This thing between us' on kindle before you could even finish talking about it. Going to start it now, can't wait! I just finished Earthlings and was craving some new modern horror, thank you for the recs :)

[@marionettexo]

I just finished Tender is the Flesh and I needed something actually good to wash off that experience. Ty!

[@chrispitts5999]

Just discovered your channel. Love hearing your thoughts! Gonna dive into paradais and the thing between us! Thanks for the recs!

[@KDBookDen]

I’ve been reading some of your recs and really enjoying them!

[@EllaCarlson-zb9lj]

I READ THIS THING BETWEEN US BC OF YOUR VIDEO AND IT LITERALLYYYYY CHANGED ME IT WAS SO GOOD

[@EllaCarlson-zb9lj]

the best book i’ve ever read

[@frankiesshelf]

YESSS IM SO HAPPY TO HEAR THIS

[@blueblur8]

i don’t even know if you know about life is strange, but you’re really giving victoria chase right now with that outfit. i love it lol

[@Breeski1]

I loved This Thing Between Us so so much. I wrote an analysis paper on it in college just so I could talk more about it haha

[@akathereader]

1:01 read this 2 years ago and still think about it sometimes, it was so fuvking tenseee 😭😭😭

[@julielyngarrett6260]

Death Is a Lonely Business is a perfect spooky/rainy day book!

[@theirnameiscole]

Just finished This Thing Between Us (finished in 2 days, also could not put it down) fully because of you/this video! And goddamn, it was so wildly good. Would absolutely LOVE a video of you info-dumping all your thoughts about it

[@kirathelightworker]

I’m Thinking of Ending Things terrified me!!! The basement scene with the creepy paintings made me sleep with a nightlight for weeks 😂😅

[@frankiesshelf]

it’s SUCH a creepy book !! it goes so seamlessly from scaring the reader to putting them in like a dark place lol

[@BeautifulJazzyJay]

1. New subscriber 2. I screamed when you mentioned the last book. I LOVED this book. Honestly, I'm going to have to reread for spooky season. Soooooo good.

[@walkingriver6104]

What a lovely video, you speak with an infectious enthusiasm, I’ll be checking these books out!

[@Upthehillaroundacorner]

Definitely subscribed! Finally found some different books to read

[@alonememe]

Oh my gosh, your way of talking about books is marvelous. Now I want to read them all, and I'm not even fan of thrillers.

[@isaacmitchell7488]

I read The Need a while ago and didn’t care for it so I’m glad it resonated with you!

[@RobJJ996]

im literally waiting for my brain to erase any info i have left of im thinking of ending things movie’s so I can read the book

[@assumptaai]

I feel you on the thumbnail thing. I hate selfies, the idea of posing for a thumbnail photo it freaks me out. So I just never take selfies. River Phoenix in one interview talks about how he hates being captured so much on camera, and how he started having superstitions after he learned about how Native Americans believe that cameras take away people's souls in small pieces with each photograph. Video seems a bit different even though it's technically thousands of stills, it's this still aspect of photographs that seem uncanny to me. Great channel 👍

[@discountpeachesyt]

I just picked up Ghost Wall and was looking for reviews. Good to see we have similar taste in books! This Thing Between Us gave me A24/Hereditary vibes I love it so muchhhhh

[@frankiesshelf]

a24 vibes is the perfect description god it was so good let me know your thoughts on ghost wall!! it’s a little bit slower paced than this thing between us but because it’s super short i found it hard to put down

[@deliadeacon]

literally bought 'this thing between us' after watching this... I read it in 2 days it did nottt dissapoint thank you for your service🙏

[@sydneyburdick9475]

I’m obsessed with This Thing Between Us and nobody understand omfg thank you!!! The Mexican folklore nods, the Latino media realism representation, the fucking wall… chefs kiss. I’m a kindle girlie but I had to get the physical copy because I just keep reading it over and over and over again

[@farrahwho]

this thing between us mention 🗣️ god i love that book so much, would also highly recommend people listen to the audiobook bc it elevates the reading experience SO much

[@jenniferbeeson2678]

I'm so glad you also read "This Thing Between Us" that book destroyed me

[@crcrcr27]

This popped up in my suggestions and I’m so glad:) Gus Moreno’s book was spooky and beautiful but I always think about one part with the belly button and it repulses me so badly, so effective haha. Thanks for the other suggestions~

[@frankiesshelf]

the whole book is soo visceral, i’m so excited to see more from him

[@onourpath]

I put The Thing Between Us on my wishlist -- this is absolutely my kind of book. I also loved The Need and I'm Thinking of Ending Things. It's not totally the same, but another book I loved about grief is called Grief is the Thing with Feathers by Max Porter. There is a giant crow that is the manifestation of the father's grief when his wife dies. So freaking creepy, so freaking awesome! 💚

[@frankiesshelf]

oh that sounds so good !! i have a different book from max porter checked out right now i’ll have to check that one out

[@onourpath]

@@frankiesshelf I love his writing!

[@jennathornton7992]

You’re so charming, immediately subscribed! Added all these books to my to read list :))

[@evaironmonger4766]

i think i just completely fell in love w this channel

[@scottweedman4575]

You know, I've read a lot of conflicting reviews about TTBU ... but after watching this vid and seeing how moved you are by it, I'm in! Have it on my Audible TBR

[@crystalnavarro]

instantly subscribing omg!! i love the way you get excited about these books and your video feels like i’m on facetime with a friend

[@dreadpersephone]

theres so many personal reasons that i need to read Ghost Wall RIGHT NOW

[@frankiesshelf]

let me know what you think of it!!

[@dreadpersephone]

@@frankiesshelf i already ordered it from my library, as soon as it comes in, i sure will! ☺️☺️

[@randallowen9350]

Hi there Frankie. Thank you for this, two or three of those are very interesting.👍

[@ellamary245]

Going to the bookstore today and buying This Thing Between Us now

[@mery7798]

I think you should read We Spread (it's by the same author of I'm thinking of ending things, and it's very, VERY weird). I'm definitely going to check out The need, you made it sound so interesting!

[@peytonc6368]

First time watching your videos! In love and immediately subscribing! ❤️

[@Ireneysicle]

I'm so excited to read all of these!!❤

[@lisapoe888]

I watched I’m thinking of ending things first several times.. loved it and bought the book 👍🏻

[@miurtouissi1093]

I just got this video recommended. you're very funny...it feels like my little sibling telling me about their interests lol you give this energy to me. Also you sold these books to me! I'll watch your other videos

[@frankiesshelf]

thank you!!

[@nenyeo6090]

Thanks for the rec. I’ll def get around to reading Ghost Wall and this Thing between us.

[@frankiesshelf]

let me know what you think of them!

[@willhockstein119]

Read The Need due to this video. Really enjoyed it, but I also could not tell you what happened at the end. It sort of seemed like maybe she wasnt sure how to end it, but that's okay, the rest was good enough. Also read Ghost Wall, and loved it!

[@osvaldogarcia7698]

I’m going to read all of these except maybe paradais because it’s not an audiobook, can’t wait

[@Tdragonfly]

I watch horror, love true crime, read stuff like bridgerton, and outlander….. I’ve been craving horror lately, thank you

[@Tribecasoothsayer]

Honestly the movie version of I’m Thinking of Ending Things is very good, even if its connection or similarity to the (also very good) book is tenuous. It’s something to keep in mind as you watch or read them.

[@ziyasinterlude]

I’m glad i found this channel. I don’t watch book KZbin videos but just from the thumbnail im like oh I trust their opinion and i was right

[@oswin5565]

I'm starting This thing between us immediately after watching this. Thank for the recommendations :D

[@KetchupCanvas]

I'm reading This Thing Between Us right now and it's SO GOOD so far!! 😊

[@frankiesshelf]

ITS SO GOOD !!! PLEASE let me know what you think when you’re finished