Coming of Age Horror Book Recommendations

[@KadyAz17]

Thank you for this! It's one of my favorite subgenres in any genre, but especially horror. "My Best Friend's Exorcism" and "The Body" are two of my favorites, lots of other faves on here too. A lot of these are already on my TBR. ✌️❤️

[@taylortalkstales8106]

You're so welcome! Glad there's another fan of coming of age horror stories. It's an underrated subgenre in my opinion.

[@megs_bookrack]

Great selections! There are quite a few on here that I still need to get to, like The Talisman and Mongrels. One of my favorites is The Saturday Night Ghost Club!

[@MaTTheWish]

I share your literary taste. I've read some of your recs. And I see some books I've enjoyed on your shelf. Sweet.

[@moseshernandez4371]

Looking forward to reading some of these. Thank you

[@thathorrorshow4126]

Good video. I wishlisted a few you mentioned. Awesome advice on books. Thanks.

[@taylortalkstales8106]

Thank you so much! Which books did you wishlist?

[@thathorrorshow4126]

@@taylortalkstales8106 Rotters, The Troop, Mongrels, Children of the Dark, My Best Friend's Exorcism, My Favorite Thing is Monsters and, The Rust Maidens. But I just ordered The Troop this past weekend already with another list of 14 books.

[@stvjful]

It’s nice to see a new face on BookTube - and especially one with good horror recommendations 😁

[@taylortalkstales8106]

Thank you so much! Stay tuned for some more horror recommendations coming up. It's my favorite genre by far.

[@stvjful]

Taylor Talks Tales and mine! Can’t understand people who avoid horror 😅 I’ll certainly share some of the ones I’ve been reading too - maybe give you some new ideas 🙂

[@snixelpig]

It's weird ,you pretty much named every book on my list ,was surprised to see you picked The Thief of Always ,and The Talisman. The only book you missed on my list(which is much shorter)was Shadowland ,by Peter Straub. Great List as usual!

[@taylortalkstales8106]

Thank you so much! The reason why Shadowland isn't on this list is because I actually haven't had a chance to read it yet! I'm hoping to get to it this summer since I've heard good things about it.

[@GenghisWanghis]

Thanks for your reviews, I read boys life, and that's how I found this video today. I need to read it again, I remember liking it but I do remember thinking it was slow, like you said about the beginning. McCammon Also wrote Gone South, which you may like. That had a bit of a slow start too. Did you read The Saturday Night Ghost club? Not exactly "horror" but some horror imagery and scenes for sure. And it shot to the top of my coming of age books list.

[@djavatar68]

Great books. I do have a few recommendations for you. Coming of age horror/thrillers... The Voice of the Night by Dean Koontz, The Horror Club by Mark Morris,and if you like carnival creepy fairs, try The Eyes of the Beast by Steve Harris.

[@taylortalkstales8106]

Thank you Anthony! I just looked those up and they all sound interesting. Turns out my library has a copy of The Voice of the Night so I put a hold on it. Will try to track down copies of the other two. Thank you so much for the recommendations! :)

[@djavatar68]

@@taylortalkstales8106 your welcome! Another coming of age I just thought of is Summer of Night by Dan Simmons. Highly regarded among the horror fiction junkies.

[@jupiterdoesstuff54]

I'd love to watch a book review/talk by you on It!!

[@taylortalkstales8106]

Thank you! That's a fantastic idea! I will start planning on one soon.

[@Alicia-Reads]

I love coming-of-age (in horror and otherwise). So many great recommendations in this list!

[@taylortalkstales8106]

Thank you so much! I love them too. I'm actually considering doing a separate video where I talk about my favorite non horror coming of age stories too since I just like coming of age regardless of genre.

[@Alicia-Reads]

Taylor Talks Tales that’s so funny that you say that because I’m also planning the exact same video for my channel! There are so many great ones out there and I look forward to hearing your faves.

[@MaxReads]

I've got so much love for anything Bradbury, especially Halloween Tree and From the Dust Returned. I tried so so hard to read the Talisman.... So far I'm up to having read 31 of King's books and so far that's my least favourite....I loved My Best Friend's Exorcism though, it was like a way better version of that Megan Fox movie, Jennifer's Body lol

[@taylortalkstales8106]

I agree! My Best Friend's Exorcism did a great job with the female friendship aspect (plus I loved the 80s nostalgia) while Jennifer's Body didn't do that at all. If anything, it just made me wonder how on earth Needy and Jennifer were ever friends to begin with, not to mention it seemed like it stereotyped both of them to the point of exaggeration. It's a shame because that movie had that potential but didn't explore it. Totally understand about the Talisman. I liked it and liked it enough to recommend it to others (the right reader will love it), but it certainly is not one of Stephen King's best. It'll be interesting to see how the upcoming movie adaptation turns out. I am always a mix of curious and skeptical when it comes to book to film adaptations, especially King adaptations. The new Pet Sematary movie is one I wish I could unsee haha.

[@MaxReads]

Oh my god the new Pet Semetary was fully trash. I didn't know about the Talisman adaptation! I'll keep an ear to the ground! Pretty excited for the new adaptation of "The Stand" though, looks like it's got a really good cast lined up!

[@wahtusy3519]

I Love Horror Books! Thanks for this..

[@taylortalkstales8106]

You're welcome! Always happy to help recommend horror books. It's my favorite genre by far.

[@wahtusy3519]

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[@deannamacdonald3357]

I would love to see survival horror recommendations sometime! 😊

[@taylortalkstales8106]

I would LOVE to do that! Thank you so much for the idea. Be on the lookout for one :)

[@deannamacdonald3357]

@@taylortalkstales8106 Awesome, I can't wait! That's one of the most interesting sub genres for me so I look forward to hearing some of your favourites!

[@karamarie6781]

December Park is available on Nook, by Barnes and Noble.

[@taylortalkstales8106]

Oh that's great to hear! I hope more people go and read December Park.

[@TheDisturbedguy1989]

Check out summer of night. I think you will like it if you like IT.

[@zerodeconduite804]

Coming of age and horror go well together - true.

[@bmoneybby]

Facts!

[@wahtusy3519]

i think you are one of my fave booktuber..#ILoveHorrorBooks

[@roileybnp]

same @Wah Tu Sy

[@taylortalkstales8106]

Oh thank you so much! This means a lot to me :)

[@jacksonamaral329]

oooh. i enjoy this category.

[@james23Sin]

I'm glad I watched till the end because I was wondering where is Summer of Night

[@joeesposito5204]

Not a coming of age book, but a book that's labeled horror even though it's more science fiction/ thriller that I think you'd like is Carrion Comfort by Dan Simmons

[@goodkopbadkop9054]

I'm surprised IT wasn't mentioned. Also, just finished Summer of Nights by Dan Simmons. Great book.

[@taylortalkstales8106]

I do mention It, but it's the last one I talk about towards the end of the video (right after Boy's Life). Saved the classic for last ;). I've been meaning to get to Summer of Night! It's one of those well known and loved horror books that I keep missing opportunities to read. I'm thinking about picking it up this August.

[@karamarie6781]

Stephen King is my favorite author, but I HATED The Talisman!

[@bobbyincidemetal]

Crazy Talk! The Talisman is awesome. Totally ties into The Dark Tower. Black House is awesome too. You can NOT hate The Talisman😝😤