Drowning in Horror Books 💦🧜🏻‍♀️ [reading vlog]

[@marguetg6498]

Sorry I'm DYING everytime the eerie ominous music plays while that beautiful puppy is on screen, literal gem

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I’m not even to the books yet but why do I low key want to buy this pillow omg

[@torieann1989]

Right? Lol clicked right on the link for the pillow over here 😂

[@beckyduff]

Same!

[@wendymckee6627]

Mira grant has hands down the best book series of zombies. I wish I could go back and re read them for the first time.

[@sassinsteadofclass1550]

I love apocalyptic stuff but never enjoy anything involving zombies. She was the one exception 🤣 I've reread them many times

[@tonibarger484]

For a future themed reading blog: CREEPY CHILDREN ❤️

[@katiekennedy8461]

this is such a good idea, i would love to see this theme!!

[@adriannaslibrary2909]

YES!

[@Jeeeeeeeessa]

Please!!

[@karamarie6781]

Yes! Agreed!

[@karamarie6781]

Read The Push if you love creepy children, holy guacamole! I read it in one weekend! Sooooo good

[@ririschannelx]

“I’m just not in the business of reading books I’m not enjoying anymore” omg that was such a mood, I’m definitely the same

[@britalyson7180]

Can you do like an "end of the world" or apocalyptic style book haul or reading vlog? I am finding myself liking that type of book!

[@__sasha__1561]

ok I know this is a minuscule detail of this vlog but I love the way you edited the animation with the water sound

[@gabbyreads]

Thank you I appreciate it!!! 🥰🥺

[@beckyduff]

@@gabbyreads the editing is awesome! Love the little water details.

[@tc8404]

Love your start with creepy water sounds. Love it.

[@katiepatterson7292]

I’m so glad you liked, “Into the Drowning Deep!” I need to read, “The Deep,” soon. The outer space theme sounds fun!

[@lindseyleventry986]

Rolling in the deep is a short story prequel to Drowning in the deep. I really enjoyed it!

[@cammie3578]

I have a huge fear of water so I don't think I'll be reading these but I have been bingeing your videos the last two days and I am just loving listening to your talk about reading. Also I miss the pacific northwest and your videos have such strong vibes I love!

[@gabbyreads]

Thanks so much!

[@skyofdiamonds3058]

I love the idea for this vlog and the name you chose is perfect!! I had wanted to read The Deep and Into the Drowning Deep for so long so this makes me want to pick it up immediately!! Also the sound effects in this video are perfect

[@skyofdiamonds3058]

and I love the idea of space horror next!

[@angieevans8655]

Your reading blogs always remind me how much I love reading!!

[@capricebrooks9934]

i am living for this vlog and the intro

[@Cgro2767]

I kind of actually got mildly creeped out by the intro music/sounds! Definitely a mood-setter! 😂😍

[@shivangiyadav3820]

Okay so all the backdrop sounds of water🤤gosh they were so fun❤️

[@rochesterloode5875]

Spooy, ghostly books where water is involved is my favorite, and it is SO difficult to find videos on this. Thank you for doing one.

[@Hannah_Lynch]

I love Schitt’s Creek!! It’s one of my favorite shows ever, so good! Also, I really love the themes reading vlog! It’s super interesting to hear all of your thoughts about books that have a similar theme. A space horror one would be awesome!! Love you, Gabby! 🖤

[@gabbyreads]

Thanks Hannah!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lenapakalniski2632]

YES! OUTER SPACE!!! WHAAAATTT YESSS PLEASEEEE!!! Also, now that you've read into the drowning deep and really enjoyed it... I'm def going to give it a try!! Thanks thanks🧜‍♀️❤

[@Lizzelbee]

Ooh your puppy is absolutely precious!

[@ilovetheater101]

Your editing in this video was sooo satisfying to watch

[@patriciacannon4242]

This is perfect. I just started a house at the bottom of a lake. 🚣‍♂️🚣‍♀️

[@gabbyreads]

That’s one of my favorites 😍😍😍

[@tdegrate7953]

i love the water sounds, gabby!

[@catchats]

i've been scared to read The Deep bc i feel like i have such high expectations after reading The Troop hahhah. Into the Drowning Deep is one of my all time FAVES so i'm so glad you liked it!!

[@gabbyreads]

Yeah I mean The Deep definitely isn’t as good as The Troop but it’s still good! I’d still recommend trying it out sometime 😌

[@frankiegood6640]

ahhh seeing this has made my year!!! haven’t watched it yet but I’ve already like it :))) love you Gabby

[@adriannaslibrary2909]

The ocean is so scary to me, like I want to go in but I can't see what's underneath me and I don't know what's out there kind of thing. Loved the video ❤️

[@raysblackheart]

Loved this!! Please do more! I'd love summer camp or spooky house themes!

[@Asf_932]

“That’s terrifying..I’m here for it.” 😂👌🏼

[@1U7S7A6]

I am so glad you read Into the Drowning Deep!! Love the vlog!

[@KaitlynMayReads]

I absolutely loved Into the Drowning Deep and The Hollow Places!

[@angeliatayslife]

I'm probably never going to read these books because I don't read horror but still watching to support Gabby! The music was a nice touch!

[@RachelKathrynnn]

Into the Drowning Deep is one of my favorite books of all time!! I’m glad you liked it!

[@elizamh5270]

Great video Gabby 😁 So happy for you getting sponsors! 🥳 your channel is so good!

[@dems4141]

I ordered the pillow!!! Thank you, I’m so excited!!!

[@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD]

The Hollow Places does get really creepy and scary. There's water like a canal kind of thing. It wasn't a fav read for me but it does have suspense and on the edge of your seat 😱😱 moments but it definitely does have fantasy elements.

[@iqraciousliliput2378]

'The Troop' was so good, cant wait to read 'The Deep' now

[@patriciacannon4242]

Omg that's so funny cause I was binge watching schitts Creak and then started reading HE STARTED IT by samantha downing and I totally imagined stevie's character for the youngest sister! 🤣

[@zylahharris4852]

I bought winter people this week. I’m so happy when I get back into thriller I get my recommendations from thriller from you. You’re always so passionate when it comes to book. Especially during quarantine I feel back into reading. Just wanted to say thank you an you’re one of my favorite book tubers 😊📚

[@dangerouskoala6611]

I’m glad you read the deep...the Troop was one of the first books I read when I started reading as a hobby and its one of my favorites and I wanted to read the deep but I wanted to give other authors a try but I’m taking this as my sign to read the deep next.

[@jennifersmyth6301]

I’ve been following you for awhile now. I love your videos. Thank you

[@karamarie6781]

Ooooo I am reading The Chill right now and loving it’s creepiness! Interesting how our tastes all differ- usually your tastes mirror mine. 💕

[@radicaldreamer18]

I love your reading vlogs. Please keep them up! So good.

[@whatruthreads]

I love Into The Drowning Deep, it was such a surprise. I read it because I wanted more mermaid books, especially anything horror related. I can’t get into The Deep, I’m 15% through according to my kindle... but I’ll keep pushing! I have The Chill but I’ll put a pin in that one until I really feel the need to open it! Thanks for an awesome vlog. Keep up with the horror recommendations! I need more in my life!

[@divad44]

I remember in one of your vlogs or other videos you were asking help with the title of this video. LOVE the title you came up with 👌🏼

[@sharath_95]

Finally horror book vlog I am so into to it!!! Love you Gabby ❤️

[@Booksinthedark]

I listened to The Deep as well and LOVED it!😍 It was my favorite book I read in February. Which was surprising because I usually hate endings like this. I DNF’d into the drowning deep but only because it was slow for me and then I had to return it back into my library. Lol I plan to pick it up again.

[@RemarkablyRach]

love the under water theme and the editing sounds!!!! 😍

[@mandysmorgueofhorror]

Ahh I love this theme! I still need to read The Deep because I loved The Troop. I also recently picked up The Chill because a bookseller recommended it to me and said it has “Silent Hill” vibes. I heard it’s very slow, but the payoff is great. Suggestions for future themed vlogs: body horror!

[@gabbyreads]

Ohhh body horror is a good one 👀

[@monicamoss347]

Another excellent Mira Grant book is "Feed" which is zombies. But unlike other zombie books this is not about the beginning it takes place like 25 years after the initial zombie outbreak. It is also very science based and after going throughout current pandemic it was very interestinghow they handle testing. I really want to read "Into the Drowning Deep" but not currently available on any of my library or book subscription apps.

[@BellesLibrary]

OMG when u said stevie and david fit into the hollow places characters i was dying cuz i could totally see that and it changes the vibes to that book in a fun way hahhahahaha

[@contritisumus]

LOVED this themed horror book review and hope you do many more! You mentioned one thing that I find equally aggravating and that's having characters with similar names and they start with the same letter; Holly and Halley. Some day when I am a famous author (suuuure) and I'm asked how to write a great story, my number 1 tips/rules would be to never use names that start with the same letter - come on man, there's hundreds of thousands of names out there! And 2 would be they shouldn't sound the same like Holly and Sulley. When I write a story or book I actually have a list of names to use, like names I think are interesting...it's all in the name right? Thanks so much for the Sutera pillow review, am so getting that! Huuugs from Hagerstown!

[@LadyxSky]

Hey I made it in a video! I'm so excited for this vlog ahhhh. I can't wait to see what you think of The Deep. I haven't read Into The Drowning Deep yet myself but it is big on my list, so I'm excited to see your thoughts.

[@Kindlelover88]

I want to go to Strand books every time I see your shirt! Love seeing Tank your reading buddy.

[@maddy1143]

you should read shiver , I saw that you hauled the sanatorium but shiver is the better read of the 2, has the same group of people in an isolated place trope that got popular after the guest list but think you would enjoy it, its a quick and fun read

[@KirstySciberras]

Living for your vlogs !

[@andrewseegulam8682]

*cries every time i see your dog* HE’S SO FUCKING CUTE

[@anapereira3565]

Hi Gabby, I just found your channel two days ago and I can’t get enough of your videos! You are amazing girl! I’m an avid horror reader and I love your reviews. Have you read “Rolling in the deep” the prequel to “Into the drowning deep”? Can you do a vlog about prequels or sequels?

[@Alkeran12]

I loved Into de drowning deep! I was pretty fascinated with the marine biology stuff too, so I didn't find it long at all! Did you know she also wrote a short prequel about the Atargatis, the first boat they sent out? Rolling in the deep. The audiobook is just 3 hours, so maybe you'd get more of the horror you wanted in that one, but I can't be sure, I haven't read it yet!

[@ManEatingTeddyBear]

i've been desperately searching for a new pillow, so consider me sold! 'The Hollow Places' has been on my TBR, so hearing you DNF makes me a little wary of it, but fantasy elements in books don't bother me. i think i still might give it a try?

[@LornaWallace]

11/10 vlog! Love the editing and the theme. I felt the same way about The Deep, for me the ending was just a massive info dump which I didn't like. I loved Into The Drowning Deep though so glad you liked that! I'd be so down for a horror in space/sci fi reading vlog! I'm always on the look out for books like that but there don't seem to be many. I read Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer but really didn't like it. How about an apocalyptic reading vlog? The Last by Hanna Jameson would fit that! And I Am Legend by Richard Matheson.

[@robinmixon6999]

You have to read City of Masks by Daniel Hecht. You would love it. Ghost story in New Orleans. One of my faves!

[@monikaliane]

Into the drowning deep was good I love mermaids and the ocean so a horror mermaid book was perfect

[@bookskywalker8173]

I know you already read The House at the Bottom of a Lake, but that would have been perfect for this vlog!! Also Jaws would have been a good pick as well. Love this horror theme 🙌🏼

[@PeytonReads]

You’re making me want to read Nick Cutter’s books so bad

[@LovelyIris22]

The water effect had me cracking up multiple times hahahah

[@LanaExLibris]

I have to say your hair looks so good throughout this vlog!! 😍😍😍 those waves 😻

[@gabbyreads]

Thank you 🥺🥰

[@MoonIthi]

I'm a new sub! I saw one of your videos and the books you recommended and liked happened to be just my taste including one of my favorites (Evelyn Hugo) so I've been binging all of your videos and put so many of your suggestions on my list! Thank you so much! Edit: also, into the drowning deep was great because I loved the amount of research that the author did. I felt like I was watching a movie while reading it, if that makes sense

[@ashleygeis4469]

yessss schitts creek 👍👍 my current obsession

[@bookedwithgrace9252]

I just started rewatching it because I'm obsessed!

[@ashleygeis4469]

@@bookedwithgrace9252 i’m almost done with it, and i’m probably going to be rewatching right after i finish it !

[@elizabethstranger3122]

Im so sad you didnt like the hollow places! It creeped me out so much 😭 i want to listen to the mermaid book now

[@yvetteb.4549]

That was a smooth transition to your sponsored content lol

[@blending_in]

Ikr lol I loved that

[@beckyduff]

I thought the same thing!

[@talesandtails9]

Literally just bought a new bed with my tax refund and Gabby's here with a new pillow for me. 😴 Theme idea: Cults!

[@elizabethdamon3678]

You should do “the woods” as a theme

[@divannaviton5488]

I recommend a 5 star horror novels video!

[@cricketreads4654]

Loved this video - one of my favorite water based books is A House at the Bottom of the Lake by Josh Malerman. I love horror/thrillers based around mental institutions. Would you consider doing a future book read with that theme? I feel like I have exhausted all the options I have found (The Patient by Jasper DeWitt, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, Wildthorn by Jane England etc..).

[@JoshsBookishVoyage]

McGuire had a mermaid short story in The horror water anthology the devil and the deep.

[@stephanieanneday]

I love your horror vlogs! 😍💕

[@brookeg6921]

I DNFd "The Hollow Places" as well and told myself I would pick it up again in the future, but I have never felt the urge to. I also have read The Deep, but I only gave it 2 stars 😭

[@17caria]

I really liked the creepy music in this video!

[@diamada5593]

New subscriber here: These are my favorite types of books. THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS.

[@nazaninslife]

having my lunch and watching this

[@johnsaxongitno4life588]

You have added to my tbr list so thank you for that love you and your amazing channel please stay safe love your number one Australia fan John

[@opheliasgrace]

Dead Sea by Tim Curran and Deadlock by Tim Curran for sea/water horror.

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

The deep sounds interesting!!

[@karenbecks9906]

Mira Grant is awesome and so glad you found out that this is the horror pseudonym for Seanan McGuire!!! I honestly can't do audio books, but to have them on 2.4 speed that's crazy girl lol ... it would just be mumbo jumbo to my ears and so rushed I don't understand how this can be enjoyable 😂 And Tank ❤️ ... thanks for sharing him 🥰 xo

[@whimsydearest]

Ooo, do you by any chance remember the name of the creepy track you used around 16:56?

[@vlcice5]

Please do a Witch themed horror reading vlog:)

[@clairemarie3426]

I need that pillow, I always wake up with neck pain.

[@heatherlawson3472]

Your reading buddy is very cute.

[@kayg6090]

I think Creature Feature would be fun.

[@altheahinojosa6642]

i wonder if you have any space/sci-fi horror books recommendations? i feel like i should read more of them and the recommendations i see are too sci-fi sometimes. thanks!!!

[@jennarusso9382]

FAV BOOKTUBER😍💗

[@abigailmcdowell813]

Such a minor detail, but GIRL you are brave for having your windows/blinds open when it’s pitch dark outside! I’m too big of a chicken for that 😂

[@Lauren_Jeanne_]

Your editing in the video 🔥

[@GenLP73]

Will you try reading Jaws if you haven’t already. Would like to see your reaction for it. It’s definitely on my TBR. Maybe you could do classic horror books Jaws and Jurassic Park are the two that come to mind for the horror classics besides your typical King classic horror books.

[@jamesduggan7200]

Thx Gab. I finished Brynn Wilder last week and agree with you that it might have went differently. Nonetheless, it is nice to read a story populated with good people. Also, I thought that the connection to Bradbury's Illustrated Man was stretched.

[@Sadie896]

Pillow looks awesome, but I was wondering once you put a pillow case on it, don't all the curves and grooves kind of go away, do you have to use it without a pillow case?

[@gabbyreads]

I’m not too sure tbh, but it actually comes with a white case over it that you can take off and wash! 😌 so you don’t even necessarily need an extra pillow case on top of it

[@Sadie896]

@@gabbyreads ok, that works! Cool! :)

[@kaesinfinitelibrary]

the music of this video man, i wanna read 'the deep' for the science vibes but i dont think i can handle a horror book lol

[@LadyxSky]

Honestly I felt the same about The Deep, the ending didn't go where I wanted and it was odd. Meh. But I loved everything leading up to it. And funny enough the booktuber I heard Into the Drowning Deep was Merphy Napier and she said the same thing about the ending being abrupt.

[@AllenFreemanMediaGuru]

Recently finished The Deep-by Nick Cutter. Great stuff!

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Great vlog I love sirens

[@mattthepageturner9128]

A+ title choice omg