Reading classic horror books and some thrillers 👻💥 [reading vlog]

[@ananya6939]

The haunting of hill house show is soooo good!🎊🎊 Ps. Eleanor is Nelly's name

[@opheliasgrace]

King consulted his wife on girl stuff for Carrie. ;) And if you're under extreme duress (which this character is) your period can be delayed. And I don't know if I'd call her mom religious so much as fanatical. He did use characteristics from a couple of classmates from his school days to compose the character Carrie and her mom. The original Carrie movie is the best! I hope you'll watch it. And Sissy Spacek (narrator of the book) is Carrie. She is brilliant.

[@GreenAppleMascara]

If you want to watch something more similar to the Haunting of Hill house book, you can watch The Haunting with Catherine Zeta Jones. It’s a little campy BUT the aesthetic is great for this time of year!

[@brittanysettle]

I love The Haunting! It’s cheesy but I love how atmospheric and creepy it is!

[@Pamsypam]

I love it too! More people need to watch this movie.

[@lunaccodesign]

I still love that movie so much! Don't care if it's cheesy! Another book that's similar to that movie is the carrow haunt by Darcy Coates but it goes in a completely different direction after the paranormal experiment in the house bit.

[@happylittle426]

Yes!!! I loved this movie!!!

[@andshereadstoo7809]

I havent watch that one but the 60s version is so similar to the book imo!

[@LiteraryLightweight]

Great vlog!! I do think that the 70s movie version of Carrie is a lot better than the book. I'd also recommend reading Desperation and the Regulators as a side by side read since they were published on the same day as Stephen King/Richard Bachman and the characters in each novel are alternate versions of each other. Might be a cool vlog experience!

[@willsingleton2373]

Carrie is one of my favorite horror stories! I love the anti-bullying message. You never know how big a difference you can make in someone’s life by simply being kind to them. In Carrie’s case, it could have made all the difference. I also think it’s so cool to see how Margaret can be really calm when she’s in control of the situations around her but when she loses control and doesn’t know what to do, she lashes out, which is mirrored towards the end of the book when Carrie does the exact same thing! I recommend watching the 1976 film if you haven't seen it! (EDIT: ALSO I think that the real "horror" of the novel lies in how relatable the story is for most people. I think that everyone has a small part of Carrie White in them. Whether that's being bullied or just wanting to belong. I also love this book because everyone has a breaking point, and this story explores how far you can push someone before they just "snap". Even in the news, like the serial killers you read or hear about, something or someone in their life had to push them to that point. Things had to have gone really wrong for them at some point. And like I said before, this is why it's so important to be kind to everyone you see because everyone IS going through SOMETHING and you never know how much of an impact you can make literally just by smiling at them.)

[@callielafleur4673]

My favorite thing is how Gabby says "ambiance".

[@janapresto1639]

I'm probably an older subscriber on here but I read alot of books you do. I love how you cook n add your books to the mix .

[@missasissa]

Sending good thoughts for little Tank! Hoping he feels better soon. I always love your reading vlogs. 💕

[@LadyRainstorm4]

I’m obsessed with Hay Day too! I play with my mom and we love it!

[@thaiss4]

A good classic ghost story “The woman in black” by Susan Hill. I highly recommend the audiobook too. This book gave me chills lol 👻 in case you watched the movie, don’t worry because the book is much better and different.

[@cricketreads4654]

I was unaware this was a book until recently. I loved the movie and I am looking forward to reading it soon!

[@adriannaslibrary2909]

This is one of my favourite books! 😍

[@brianradigan5757]

This is a great book! You are very pretty and I love your cat by the way!

[@katherinemerecki7106]

Tank is adorable glad to hear you liked haunting of hill house.

[@vlcice5]

Perfect timing!!! 🥰🧡🍁🌻🍀 You just made my day 80% better.

[@17caria]

that before and after moment with the Dodgers was great.

[@satopin7770]

Yayyy I love a long reading Vlog from you! Loved hearing about all these books that I haven’t read yet. I had to DNF Such a Quiet Place cause it was so boring for me too 😭 glad I wasn’t the only one who thought it wasn’t good

[@mattreadsandgames]

I had a similar experience with Mrs Westaway. I love the person who does the audiobook tho! They’re probably the reason I still enjoyed that book. Turn of the key - amazing book. Amazing narrator! Keep rocking it! You’re doing great :)

[@georgiamackinnon5975]

OMG I LOVEDDDD the death of mrs westaway!! It might've been my favourite Ruth Ware

[@marlenerichardson4429]

OMG! CARRIE! I remember going to the cinema to watch this when it was first released. It was my introduction to KING. I was scared xx

[@haileyhughes]

just what i needed to cheer me up on my sick day 🥲♥️

[@haileyhughes]

going to expose myself bc i love playing FISHDOM while i listen to audiobooks 💀 i’m pretty sure the only players are me and a handful of 12 year olds but it’s fine

[@haileyhughes]

i can’t with tank going down the stairs 🥺🤣 what a cutie

[@gabbyreads]

🥰🥰🥰

[@kimberlyibarra3297]

I am watching you is really good!!!!! always love your videos

[@Jillybeanzxo]

Poor Tanky! Sending all the positive & healthy & happy vibes his way! Yes! I audio’d last house on needless street and am pumped to hear your & Kayla’s thoughts!! 🤩😄☺️🙌👍

[@religiosasal2217]

Wooo!!! Hayday fan here 😁. Hayday and audio book 👍👍

[@coly15]

I'd highly recommend "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson, which is a short story that is so effective in making the reader feel so many things! Her writing is so intentional with the details she puts into the story and the ending is absolutely wild and the whole tone of the story is so strange and eerie and the tension is immaculate!

[@happylittle426]

That Carrie cover!!! I love it so much!!

[@schloughness]

I got The Mother Next Door for my sister in law for her bday which is a week before Halloween, I loved hearing you talk about it and I think she’s gonna love it too

[@christinacampbellbooks]

Really enjoyed watching this during my lunchbreak. I enjoyed the Carrie film that stars Chloe Grace Moretz! ☺

[@thesukhe]

Her reading vlogs are amazing😍👍🤩

[@Magicme79]

I like Hay Day, too. It’s one of the very few mobile games of that kind that isn’t constantly reaching for your wallet or forcing you to watch ads, and everything in it can be gotten with time and patience, so there’s no need to spend money, ever. Which weirdly enough has made me spend a little money on Hay Day from time to time, lol.

[@mariamm9400]

YESSSSSS the way I SCREAMED when I saw this notification

[@oliviabergin99]

Your black nails in your last vlog made me go buy some black nail polish!!!! Gahhh love them!

[@cherryslushiee2531]

Gabby+guitar = my peacetime 🕊

[@honsukihazel]

I’ve been hesitant to read The haunting of hill house but now that I watch this, I decide to pick it up 😁 the vlog also puts me in big reading mood as always 🧡

[@christinelagueux8155]

I can’t wait for your October wrap up. You read so much ❤️

[@TheSweetieDarling]

I’m going to start the haunting of hill house tonight. I won’t be upset if it’s not creepy since I scare easily. 👻 I could honestly watch vlogs of what you and Rachel prepare for dinner. I’m weird. Jealous that you have a value village!

[@books-on-a-wire]

We Have Always Lived in the Castle has always been my favorite Shirley Jackson novel. But I loved the Netflix series!

[@KeeleyJo]

I’ve been reading Stephen King’s books in publication order this year, so Carrie was my first experience with him. It’s also my second favorite book by him so far!

[@art3mis898]

I hope Tank feels better. He’s soo cute . My baby has also had his fair share of medical problems. Pancreatitis and arthritis. It’s really hard to see your beloved pet be sick . Also I read the last house on needless street . It was odd but I enjoyed .

[@beaubooks7287]

Ooh if I lived near you, I would live in that Value Village book corner 😂 Looking forward to the liveshow later this week!

[@BohoBookworm]

I’m over Half way through Kill Creek. I’m at the part where the writing just stops for the authors since leaving the house. I can’t deal!!!!!

[@saraj182004]

First, can we get Rachel’s Mac and cheese recipe ?! Lol it always looks so good 😊 Second, I’m currently reading House on Needless street and it definitely is strange but good so far. Third, “The Haunting” with Liam Neeson and Catherine Zeta Jones would be a good but not too spooky movie to watch since it’s based on the Haunting of Hill House and lastly, Carrie the 70s version was definitely an interesting watch , it’s the feeling of anticipation that something big is about to happen that makes Carrie special. Just check it out and see what you think.😉

[@gabbyreads]

It’s basically this recipe here we just change a few things: www.momontimeout.com/best-homemade-baked-mac-and-cheese-recipe/ 🤗

[@rosecraig1465]

Totally agree with you about the audio narrator, Imogen Church. She's my favorite audio narrator.

[@lindaalley1418]

I read I Am Watching You I enjoyed this and I loved The Death of Mrs Westaway.

[@iftycent8]

You should do a food blog...everything you make loooks so GOOOD!

[@Robin-qd9yf]

Gabbie! You got me hooked on Diane chamberlain after recommending the dream daughter, I’d recommend her book ‘necessary lies’ it’s a historical fiction and it’s so well done!

[@jmbo6261]

I gave The Silent Sister 5 starts, loved it.

[@arobinreads]

Loved the vlog! I also didn't super like The death of Mrs Westaway. Am a bit hesitant to continue with other Ruth Ware books.

[@IReadYouReadWeAllReadNow]

I started reading Grave Reservations yesterday! I am looking forward to finishing it today

[@bethreads3294]

I want a Value Village here in St. Louis 😊..wow, great deals!

[@AllyEmReads]

My thoughts exactly about Carrie!! It was the first King I read and like, I was so disappointed?? I'm relatively new to horror so it was a double blow for me.

[@jamiemasters2464]

Oh my gosh! I love hayday 😂 I just went through a hayday phase

[@gabbzl8693]

Your puppers is such a good boy because mine would have been all over my breakfast plate if he were in my lap 😂

[@Kindlelover88]

There is also a film back in the day called fire starter with Drew Barrymore. And she had telekinesis as well.

[@TheSweetieDarling]

Regarding Ruth Ware, I feel the need to read all of her books even though she’s been consistently 3 star reads other than The Turn Of the Key. I think I liked In a Dark, Dark Wood but the others have been forgettable.

[@cynannered]

Nell from the Hill House show is short for Eleanor! 🤗

[@invokesreverie]

Can I ask where you got your White reading pillow? :)

[@gabbyreads]

It’s from Home Goods 🤗

[@jamesduggan7200]

yes, donuts can be irresistible

[@TumbleFourYa]

I've loved waking up to your horror vlogs recently! But I wish you didn't do my girl Carrie like that😩 I'll never understand why so many people don't like that book. It's been one of my favorites forever!

[@itskatehill]

If you like Hay Day you'll probably love Stardew Valley. It's a farming sim too.

[@entrepaginasinfinitas]

Hahaha Hey Day! I had it TWICE, and I had to erase it from my phone because I spent toooooo much time playing 😂😂😂😂

[@dianneargyris6185]

Eleanor in the book is Nell in the show

[@RusticBookReviews]

Eleanor is from the movie "A house on a haunted Hill" I think these 2 go hand in hand with the book somewhat because the last name in Crane and so is the main characters name in A house on Haunted Hill. Very similar so I think they are both pulling inspiration from the book.

[@KDjean]

House on Haunted Hill isn’t based on the book The Haunting of Hill House. The adaptions of The Haunting of Hill House are The Haunting (63), The Haunting (99), and The Haunting of Hill House (2018 Netflix series).

[@RusticBookReviews]

@@KDjean yea. I just think one is basing it's other off one. I just think they are similar in story.

[@KDjean]

@@RusticBookReviews The Haunting of Hill House book and House on Haunted Hill both came out in 59. So, even though that they have similar plots they have nothing to do with each other. Eleanor is from The Haunting of Hill House. It’s kind of weird that they have vaguely similar plots, but it’s pretty much just a coincidence.

[@avidlyreads2254]

Watch the original movie "The Haunting" to experience the Haunting of Hill House. The black and white version, it's spooky!

[@hollysfiftyshadesoffiction3318]

So my TBR shelf keeps growing since subscribing lol…thanks for that cuz my addiction was already strong lol! Do you always grab the audiobook and the hard copy? I love that! I need to start trying that out. Is there a place you grab free audiobooks or do you just pay for both the audio and the hard copy? I feel like I would just get through my books faster if I could pop my headphones on while I’m out and about too!! So love that idea! Love the vlogs as well even though watching them is dipping into my bank account hardcore lol!!

[@gabbyreads]

Thanks! I usually will buy the physical copy and then check out the audio from my library! :)

[@hollysfiftyshadesoffiction3318]

@@gabbyreads I shouldn’t have commented before finishing with the video lol I would have put that together if I finished watching before asking! 🤦🏽‍♀️. Great way to do it…I just went and found all of my November reads that I have lined up that are available in audiobook version to be ready to try this out!!

[@CoralTheWitch2023]

So funny! I LOVE Lucky Charms!

[@samteske2752]

I was also disappointed by Carrie! I think it was good back then, but it hasn’t held up. I like other Stephen King books so much more!

[@katywall1898]

Are you going to do a ranking Ruth Ware books video???

[@tj5087]

The book “Carrie” is underwhelming IMO. However, the movie starring Sissy Spacek is good, much better than the book

[@lunaccodesign]

I actually fully agree. I think king is really over-rated in general tho. His books are so long winded.

[@AllisonJones1875]

@@lunaccodesign I definitely agree with that. Granted, I've only read It (what the absolute hell possessed him to write that one scene) and The Stand, but you could cut out half of those books and it wouldn't change anything.

[@debilis8145]

The silent sister by Diane Chamberlain is really good!

[@BellesLibrary]

i started carrie ast month and made it like 2 chapters in and was done. it was not my vibes. glad i didnt continue cuz it doesnt seem like it got better

[@BohoBookworm]

Omg I never realised Shirley was Tribute to Shirley Jackson!!!!

[@jasbookish]

my thoughts exactly about death of mrs westaway! i read this book on the first day of 2021 and it rly slumped me for the next four months

[@Brookeworm_xx]

i had to DNF the death of mrs. westaway... i just couldnt get into it after the lawyer read off the will. might have to give it a try with the audiobook lol

[@MariaMedeiros]

Great reading vlog! I truly enjoyed it.

[@jasmined9394]

Imogen Church is one of my absolute favorite narrators ever

[@pantlesswonder5]

Check out the 70’s movie version of Carrie. I enjoyed that much more!

[@samiq7688]

Oh no I was really hoping you would enjoy “The death of mrs. Westaway” that and the turn of they key were the only two Ruth ware books I liked. I still haven’t read one by one though.

[@dawniebrooke1158]

Oh yes I was obsessed with Hay Day too... then went to Farmville 2... now I've moved on to Matchington Mansion.

[@karamarie6781]

BrooklynDodgers! Gooooooo!

[@kimt3864]

I get a kick out of it when Tank snores REALLY LOUD while you're talking about books.

[@RosaG277]

I freakin love your vids!!❤️❤️ you should try “Stella Rosa” wine. My fav is their grapefruit/rose but pineapple/mango is also bomb

[@arwamais]

Hay day! I just returned to it a couple of months ago!

[@beckyjohnson7675]

I loved this vlog.

[@awomaninstem]

Let's be real - this a Tank Snoozing Vlog, and we're here for it 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 #tankteam

[@isbaileyreading]

You’re speaking my language with Hay Day and Lucky Charms. I go down like a 3 month rabbit hole of Hay Day every year and then force myself to delete it because it consumes my whole life lol

[@kimreese3530]

I love Hay Day.

[@kingfan5024]

Yesss, I love horror !!!

[@libraryofliz6693]

I’m not the biggest fan of classics either but I’ve been wanting to read hill house since I love the show so now I might pick it up soon!

[@holabooks]

My exact feelings about the book Carrie. I had to DNF it, it was so uncomfortable reading about those descriptions 😓 I enjoyed the movie that came out in the 70’s though. I’m adding The Mother Next Door to my tbr; those Halloween vibes got me

[@marlenerichardson4429]

Please could I ask……… I’m from U.K……does value village sell second hand clothing?

[@ashleydochuk9603]

I read Carrie for the first time at like 12. It scared the crap out of me. I have tried again to read it ( I’m 33 now). And I can’t get through it. The original movie is good!

[@jeimyreid]

I love these vlogs😍

[@Andreasloveofreading]

Carrie was very boring but the original movie is fantastic!! I’d love to hear your thoughts on the movie!🥰

[@emiliejenkins9225]

YOU IS SOOO GOOD AND PEN BADGLEY IS 🥰🥰🥰

[@DanneLen]

So I read this article or shoot maybe it was a tweet, ok I can't remember where I learned about this but it made me think of you. Apparently, Stephen King had thrown pages of Carrie into the trash when he was working on it. His wife, Tabitha, found them and told her husband to keep with this book because it was good and she thought he had something, she even told him that she would help him with the POV of Carrie and the more female specific things she would be going through. I don't know if that helps or not but I found it interesting and thought you would too. Anyhoo! Have a great evening or day...whenever you're reading this lol! Take care :)

[@halko1802]

Love love love your vlogs! And if you decide to watch Carrie, the one with Sissy Spacek is the only good one 🎃🖤 P.S. Hope Tank gets better 🙏🏽

[@oliviabergin99]

I read On writing by Stephen king and really enjoyed it (I only read the first half but hoping to finish it) I believe he had gotten some help from his wife for Carrie!

[@michellestranger329]

Hay Day level 98 🙋‍♀️ 🤣🤣🤣

[@BookishRaider]

A location analyst for the Netflix adaptation was at the community college that I go to for one of the short stories for If It Bleeds by Stephen King. It was so fucking cool at the time.

[@levispinks2458]

I read Hill House earlier this year and I really really didn’t enjoy it. It was probably the old school writing style, but I found that it was slow and I was frustrated the whole time. I think it ruined haunted house books for me, as I haven’t read one since. Have you seen the 1999 film The Haunting, it’s based off this book and I enjoy that. Maybe you should check that out!

[@bookswithgeri]

OMG GABBY IS THE NEXT VIDEO UPLOAD CAMP WEEKENDWEEN ALREADY IM SO G!! 🤩

[@nibeditamishra1956]

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