reading books similar to my favourite movies

[@Linda-ju5df]

Kayla I just wanted to say you're one of the only influencers I follow who actually respected the writers' and actors' guidelines to not promote any struck work during the strikes. I remember you talking about videos you were waiting for the strikes to end to post, and I'm not sure if this was one of them, but I just wanted to let you know, as a WGA member, your support is seen and appreciated!

[@superblomper]

omg hi!!! ✿ As a small creator I am so honored to be included, thank you ( ੭˙ᗜ˙)੭✧˖° ♡ my "book recs based on movies" videos are some of my personal favorites, so I'm really glad you enjoyed them and got some recs. I have a script for part 3 of that series in the works! I do think We Had To Remove This Post got mismarketed a bit and ended up underwhelming many readers seeking a disturbing read with explicit descriptions of violence. But, I really enjoyed that the book didn't go into detail about the content they were moderating and instead focused on the horror of what that can do to a person's psyche. Also very interesting you likened it to Big Swiss, as I loved that one too!

[@Hillary429]

Good to know, I was curious if they described it all in a lot of detail. I’m definitely intrigued in the workplace psyche discussion tho

[@user-uo9kf1sx5o]

I was so excited to find your channel through this video and have already watched some videos of yours. Your book recommendations are absolutely brilliant and I actually read 'Pew' based on your recommendation. I gave it 5 stars, absolutely loved it and even did a lot of research into the inspiration and background of the book after reading which is something I rarely do due to ADHD. So thank you for that recommendation and I look forward to watching and reading more

[@superblomper]

@@user-uo9kf1sx5o wow I am so touched! ! !!! ಥᴗಥ thank you for your kind words. I'm so glad you found me & that you enjoy my recs. ♡♡♡

[@sarahlopod]

i had the same thoughts about We Had To Remove This Post! i found it so interesting that so many readers were disappointed about graphic content not being included, when the message (imo) is about our desensitization to violence and voyeurism.

[@superblomper]

@@sarahlopod EXACTLY. I think by not explicitly describing the graphic content, it forced the reader to fill in the blanks and almost use their own experience with consuming graphic content to imagine what these characters were having to view every day. Don't get me wrong, I do love me some graphic horror, but I think that if the author had explicitly described the horrors these characters were viewing, it would've been a disservice to this particular story and detracted from the psychological horror aspect of it imo.

[@readingintothevoid2930]

The nonchalant melodrama of when she says, “I was shaken to my core” around 30 minutes in has me cracking up 😂

[@tayrocks22]

"I have no idea when I'm gonna read this, but I own it now." Kayla, this is why we love you. You couldn't have said it better. I say that to myself pretty much anytime I buy a book.

[@teresa.nguyen]

I loved the seven year slip! It actually reminds me of the lake house with Sandra bullock and Keanu reeves!! Where they live in the same house but years apart.

[@alliluh]

I think an interesting future TBR could be related to something you said - you have people give recommendations for books that are similar to movies based on plot and then other people give recommendations that are similar to movies based on vibes... and see which one you give higher ratings to? I feel like you as a reader have shifted in the last 5 years I've been watching this channel!! I remember you talking a lot about very specific things you like in books (ie overly specific book recommendations type deal) but you've definitely shifted away from that.. probs because you got so many book recommendations that had those elements and ended up being not 5 stars. Although I guess that analyzing 5 star reads video was only last year! Anyways, as someone who also likes psychoanalyzing my own reading, it's been really fun to watch :)

[@AlexaDonne]

Better recommendations if you liked Bodies Bodies Bodies, as they're isolation trope/"And Then There Were None"-inspired YA thrillers featuring influencers and Gen Z culture: Never Coming Home by Kate Williams, People to Follow by Olivia Worley (I mentored this one!), and my 2024 YA thriller The Bitter End also falls into this oevre! (happy to send you an ARC if you want one!) Loved The Family Game but just such a strange choice for that movie.

[@2charlin]

Comfort Me with Apples is a similar flavor to Mother. I hated Mother but loved this book (which I heard about from the Currently Reading podcast)

[@ciinthiamk]

just what I needed to finish off my day. You're literally my comfort content, Lala 🥰 and a 40 min video is perfect.

[@sophi460]

My two favorite movies of all time are the breakfast club and Donnie Darko, so I’m definitely adding house of leaves to my tbr and hopefully I can find book recommendations based on the breakfast club

[@thebestiebooksleeve]

Because you love books that ACTUALLY have games, I highly recommend Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington. Its very Hunger Games meets Squid Games and Nope in a prestigious school setting

[@kimberly4711]

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. Such a beautiful novella! I continue to be impressed how the author can convey so much in 110 pages. It's not Christmassy but it does take place in the lead-up to Christmas in 1985 Ireland. Highly recommend!

[@niqiliv]

Eeek! I loved hearing you talk about my team! Was so nice meeting you, Kayla ❤️

[@yinandyangmix]

aww go liam! also, your expressions while reading that Eric LaRocca had me cracking up

[@inkylabyrinth]

There's a book called Come Join Our Disease by Sam Byers (I think it only came out in the UK) that starts off very similarly to We Had to Remove This Post but ends up going in a completely different direction. It explores similar themes, just with a lot more bodily excrement (like, a lot). It's hard to recommend but for someone who wanted This Post to be longer and doesn't mind things getting gross, they might get something out of Our Disease. Felt Jen Beagin-ish to me, too.

[@finalfinalgirlyt]

Ginger Snaps is also one of my favourite movies. I reckon you could build an entire readalike TBR with weird sisterly relationship books: Sisters by Daisy Johnson, A Slice of Cherry by Dia Reeves, The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides, When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O'Neill, and The Rust Maidens by Gwendolyn Kiste. That sounds like a weird good time to me 😄

[@ollieb.9731]

If you haven't seen The Menu, Fresh, or Nope yet they might be your vibe.

[@katecollins2471]

The menu is so good

[@blackcatkai]

all of those movies are SO GOOD. yes!!🎉

[@beccabooked]

About time is the first movie that made me SOB and the seven year slip is one of my favorite books of this year so I love this perfect combo!! 🥰

[@madelinedanielle2818]

here to say YES PLEASE for a Mike Flanagan inspired reading vlog ❤️❤️

[@nessalossehelim5026]

This video was exactly what I needed tonight, now I need to go find a book rec for my own favorite movies! As for Christmassy recs: The anthology 'Hark! the Herald Angels Scream' edited by Christopher Golden might be a fun one, it's on my own TBR for the end of the year. Last year I read 'Once Upon a Winter: A Folk and Fairy Tale Anthology' which was great to read with a cup of hot chocolate while it was snowing outside. Looking forward to Falalalala-mas already!

[@kristenlovesbooksandtea]

I know it’s a classic but have you ever read A Christmas Carol? It honestly is the OG Christmas ghost story and a lot more creepy and unsettling than most people realize (I think due to all the retellings). My husband and I always listen to the audiobook of it on our drive to my in laws (Tim Curry narrates the version we listen to). Just a thought!

[@preprmint]

the camera transition ATEEE

[@graceannreads]

If you like Perks of Being a Wallflower I would recommend Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

[@katie5827]

Go Liam! I can’t wait for him to be a famous hockey player and I can say I watched his mom help him grow up ❤

[@cyn_marie_reads]

I 100% agree about The Seven Year Slip. I wanted to give it 5 ⭐ so bad, but it just didn't have enough pages dedicated to the relationship. It was a strong 4.25 though and I feel like it's a good recommendation for a lot of people.

[@amandareads907]

Knock Knock Open Wide is one of my favorite horror reads of the year, if not of all time. It's so creepy and immersive in a similar way as House of Leaves (which I also love). Hope you enjoy it!

[@thesouthernbookend6093]

My husband is the same way. He's never raised his voice around me or at me, but if you go out to the garage while he's working on something, you will hear him cursing something out lol. 😂

[@HannahWoycik]

a new lala video is the perfect way to unwind after a long day at work 💕 yay!!

[@a.n.lashley1073]

I would love to see the flip side of this video next year. Like you can reread your favorite books and watch movies and see if you think it's a good recommendation. For example instead of reading The Raven Boys because you liked 'movie A' you watch movie A because you like the book.

[@RociosLibrary]

• Such sharp teeth by Rachel Harrison (Ginger Snaps) • Goddess of Filth by V. Castro (Jennifer’s Body) • Ace of Spades (Get Out meets Gossip Girl apparently. Haven’t read it) You didn’t mention Lost Boys, but if you like that movie then I recommend In Nightfall by Suzanne Young.

[@BambuProductions]

The seven year slipt sounds like the movie The Lake House with Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock.

[@melodylake18]

Loved the Seven Year Slip, and highly recommend reading the authors note, as it colors the book in a new way! It’s a delightful romance how it all comes together in time.

[@louise5493]

I LOVE Mother! & Whiplash, two of my absolute faves! If you haven't seen it yet I wanna recommend a horror movie for you called The Night House - beautiful movie that deals with grief. An unexpected favourite movie for me this year!💜

[@BambuProductions]

The Night House is so good❤

[@missnewvillage]

Random, but can you link where you got your dehumidifier? I need one for my room, but all the ones I find are the really big ones.

[@blackcatkai]

I would've compared we can never leave this place to pan's labyrinth WAY before I even thought it was similar to mother in any fashion. I swear, my brain works different 😹 this was a fun video!

[@typeonereader]

Omg you included me in your playlist, thank you! :D That's too bad about the Family Game, I've been interested in it and love Bodies Bodies Bodies

[@Lennon_Delapaz]

Forever and always looking for book recomendations that are Bill and Ted/Wayne's World but with weird queer woman/girls if anyone has recommendations. Not enough funny loser girl friendships in my books tbh

[@candyhyojung1860]

about time is my favourite film so maybe I need to read the seven year slip haha. my other favourite is Emma (2020) idk how you'd read a book like that though apart from just reading Emma (which i have already read obviously heh) so if anyone does have any recs then lmk 🤲🥰

[@broadwaybutterfly310]

wheeerrreee do i get that cover on Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect but it lowkey kills me that the covers between the books or nothing alike!

[@abbysnofun]

if you like but i’m a cheerleader i’d probably suggest fierce femmes and notorious liars. its not an exact one-to-one but the vibes are close enough imo

[@emfritt]

I’m sure you’ve probably read this before, but “Different Seasons” by Stephen King has a shortish story for each season. The winter one is “The Breathing Method” and is one of my favorites!

[@4wz7]

Does anyone have any books similar to the plot/vibes in Malignant? Going into Mary, I thought it would be similar based on the synopsis, but it didn't really scratch the itch.

[@bookishbowen]

Love the rain ASMR moment

[@oliviamitas5330]

Krampus by Brom is a great horror christmas read!

[@BambuProductions]

Im a big cinephile and that's a great collection of favourite movies❤ nothing to be ashamed about.

[@peachykeenchy]

when you said “i kinda look like this” i snorted so loud it hurt my sinuses

[@ChelseaZhao]

I always thought that the summary of The Seven Year Slip reminded me of The Lake House with Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves. I actually love both that movie and About Time. I haven’t read the book yet, but I’m curious as to which one I think it’ll be more like.

[@isabellehall9217]

Hey Kayla! I saw on Goodreads that you read 21 Things That You May Not Know About the Indian Act, and I was wondering in what video did you review it? The link in your GR review doesn't work.

[@BooksandLala]

Oh weird! My review for it would be in my "Reading Booktuber's Favourite 2020 Books" vlog ♥️

[@isabellehall9217]

@@BooksandLala thank you 😊

[@kayelibee]

Ashley Poston is a new must read for adult romance. Seven Year Slip was a solid 4 (for similar reasons) and The Dead Romantics was a 5 ⭐ all-time favorite. I know The Dead Romantics was on your TBR shelf for a while, I really think you would love that one. The romance is more balanced within the larger story, but even the non-romance plot is A+.

[@cozy_jesss]

I agree, I came to see if anyone recommended The Dead Romantics. Because 7 year slip was a 4.25 for me, but same as you The Dead Romantics is an all time favorite of mine!

[@desireemclaughlin1455]

I agree! I recommend The Dead Romantics ALL THE TIME. It’s definitely a favorite.

[@sassycatz4470]

Loved The Dead Romantics, so definitely would recommend.

[@shawnieadams1319]

I agree! I just read The Dead Romantics, 5 stars for me too, and thought of Kayla. 💗

[@Hillary429]

Another (probably obvious) rec for Mother! Would be Comfort Me With Apples, especially if you’re looking for something less dark

[@superblomper]

I almost used this book as the rec for mother! Totally agree!!

[@peachykeenchy]

such a good book

[@ieatgremlins]

5:04 You are hilarious. I chocked on my tea.

[@theyingyang13]

Always loved that mtv sweatshirt of yours. Where did you get your calendar? I want a 2024 one! Beautiful

[@mayacatherinecreative]

We had to remove this post was so infuriating to me and so underwhelming UGH the ending pissed me off

[@emmal7510]

I'm probably weird since can actually come up with a definitive top four list of movies. I'm going to guess that looking for a book like Fantasia (1940) is pretty much a lost cause though.

[@HannahWoycik]

i just love that you’re an a24 girlie too!!

[@pariah_haven]

at least the candy wrapper "bookmark" matches the cover lol

[@ysellevandermaas9989]

Funny to see someone reading We had to remove this post by Hannah Bervoets. Originally this was a bookweek gift here in the Netherlands. Every year we have week called bookweek in which anyone that buys a book (for I believe at least 15 euros) gets a free little novella that you can only get through purchasing another book in that week and after that you can't get it anymore. So this was originally one of those little novellas. I didn't realize that it had gotten translated!

[@theaudiobookaficionado]

Based on the film Ginger Snaps you should definitely read Red Hood by Elana K Arnold!! Both are a dark supernatural take on puberty/menstruation/womanhood. Red Hood is WEIRD and fucked up and I think you'd like it!

[@novelsandashley]

The synopsis you gave of bodies sounds more like the writing retreat than the family game.

[@meganellis9609]

I really liked Look in the Mirror by Catherine Steadman. It’s like a less gory Saw.

[@BrebearMckae]

Love this concept!

[@lainey9565]

Just based on these movies, I think you might really enjoy the movie "The Menu"... or you might hate it, but its worth a try!

[@amandabrow]

I agree with everything you said about Family Game. I feel heard.

[@nannybells]

I love your love for donnie darko ❤

[@hannahjosmithheart]

If you want games that go far enough Red Rising goes there. When I first read it I was like solid 4 stars…. But I think about Red Rising all the time

[@feliciajohnson6412]

Your favorite movies list is incredible. Mine is similar! 🎉

[@roggcollins]

Thanks for using my song!

[@QueenCNow]

I am putting the Seven year slip on my TBR, because it sound like my favorit movie "The Lake house", the lake house it all happens with letter and not in person, and i dont think the year between them are the same, but, yeah, i am looking forward to read that.

[@shawnieadams1319]

I love The Lake House so much!! 💖

[@k9qtea]

Every time I see The Family Game and knowing nothing about the plot other than there being murder, I imagine it would have more "Ready or Not" vibes minus the supernatural elements than "Bodies Bodies Bodies".. but that may be super off base. Just what I picture in my head I guess.

[@ShanReads]

Christmas cozy mysteries. They're almost always short and very on theme. Lol

[@littlemiss131]

The guest list or daisy darker?

[@gracerracer3405]

I can’t remember if you read My True Love Gave to me but it’s cute.

[@discogardenn]

mike flanagan stans rise up

[@PascaleWP]

For the movie Thirteen, I would highly recommend The Goddess of Fireflies by Geneviève Pettersen, translated by Neil Smith!

[@theyingyang13]

Ooooooo

[@ChemicalPenguinn]

Ooh, I'm curious what I'd end up reading for this. Of course all of my favourite films have evaporated from my memory

[@theborky]

mike flanagan is amazing, one of my favorite directors of all time

[@peachykeenchy]

!!! @booksandlala if you like Mike flanagan it would be cool to hear your opinions on each of his series and then see you read the book they’re based on (if you haven’t already) and/or reading a book recommendation based on the series. that’d be so fun

[@luminyam6145]

Wonderful video, thank you.

[@jewelsjournals]

I just started seven year slip too. Liking it so far!

[@XOmangoXO]

Your faces during WCNLTP had me laughing out loud

[@Hillary429]

You’re watching so many faves!!! I’m so excited

[@kennedyparrish9092]

We Had to Remove This Post made me sick to my stomach reading!! The uncomfortable online vibes were similar to No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood

[@tamaraman6478]

The Seven Year Slip sounds more like The Lake House with Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock to me. My recommendations if you haven't watched it 🤗

[@elizabethbarnes3617]

Your feelings about Family Game are almost exactly the same as mine. I was so entertained and the vibes were SO good, but the ending was such a let down it was a 3 star.

[@samanthaburns6956]

if you like the 7 year slip you should watch The boathouse

[@swirlymay]

Go Liam! ⛸️🏒

[@autumnritchie1473]

🥰🥰🥰

[@leeh4343]

Great goal Liam!!! 😊

[@greenlightreads]

When I finished Fall of the House of Usher I couldn't stop thinking it was so similar to Sign Here by Claudia Lux. Dark family secrets? No one is who you think they are? Hot but also terrifying mysterious woman? Weird time stuff?

[@BooksandLala]

Yesss that's also one I was thinking!! I'm planning on making a TikTok of recommendations for the show, and that's one on my list! Great pairing!

[@catlapshyna1236]

Mother! and About Time are in my top three favourite movies ever ❤

[@maartje7663]

Hi Kayla, what timed do you usually do reading sprints? I would love to join the members community for the reading sprints but living in Europe I'm not sure if the time aligns.

[@beaubooks7287]

Hi, I’m a channel member living in Europe (Brussels). Usually, the sprints start between 8 - 10 pm for me.

[@MeMyshelfAndI]

The Family Game is just Ready or Not turned into a book. But the movie is 10000000x better, even though the book literally ripped off scenes from the film (like her shoes and falling in the well)

[@rachael4408]

I just picked up "The Christmas Guest" from the library! I loved Peter Swanson generally (usually give 3-5 stars) so I am really looking forward to this Christmas novella :) I can't wait to hear your review as well!

[@jasmin2186]

Agatha Christie had some short Christmas centric cases🤔 I had a collection of hers, but since i dont like short stories I'm not a good judge whether these are considered worth reading. My collection was called Adventure of the Christmas Pudding, I believe, in case anyone's interested 😊

[@LizApizaa]

Two Jake Gyllenhaal movies in your favourites?! I think we have similar tastes in movies more so than in books omg

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning kayla happy Monday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@taylorgayhart9497]

Wait Almost Famous is also my favorite, I need some recs for that!!!

[@BooksandLala]

Daisy Jones and the Six, The Final Revival of Opal and Nev, The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes, Songs in Ursa Major, Velvet was the Night, Mary Jane (by Jessica Anya Blau,) Groupies (Sarah Priscus.)

[@sassycatz4470]

If you liked the movie Little Miss Sunshine, you might want to try JoJo Moyes' One Plus One. A lot of similar elements involving a family on a road trip, a smart precocious kid, and a somewhat unwilling participant.

[@vivik11]

I loved this!!🫶🏻 i love when my fav interests collide

[@viihbelinot]

when you said you looked like the pears it sent me

[@feyza1831]

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