As an inexperienced horror reader, I appreciate this video very much. Thanks, Brittany!
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@xWursty2 жыл бұрын
Some of my favorite horror books include, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, Southern Gods by John Hornor Jacobs, The Ice Twins by S.K. Tremayne, and of course House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
I need to check out those first 3!
@carlosbranca80802 жыл бұрын
Man i need to get House of Leaves! Everybody raves about it.
@xWursty2 жыл бұрын
@@carlosbranca8080 it's honestly worth it just for the unique reading experience. And it was one of the only books I became unsettled by and didn't want to read at night lol
@crbranca062 жыл бұрын
@@xWursty thats the best recommendation for a horror book! Jaja
@SINW2 жыл бұрын
After making my way through 3 trades of Harrow County, I can HIGHLY recommend it as a horror comic. It is definitely southern gothic inspired and a great 5/5 read for me. It has just the right amount of disconcerting vibes. I'm confident you will enjoy it. The basic premise is a young girl (and this happens basically in the very first issue of the comic) is about to reach 18 when towns people become concerned she is the reincarnation of a witch they hung years before that promises to return for her revenge. Honestly, you would love it based on your prior opinions.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Sounds interesting!
@19Burgandy4 ай бұрын
i love most of these books! thank you so much cause ive been having a hard time finding books i like
@annasophistication38462 жыл бұрын
'Tender is the flesh' is one of my favorite books, too 💕 The ending is so amazing! I couldn't agree more. Thx for all the great recommendations!
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
You're so welcome!
@yissnakklives88662 жыл бұрын
John Dies at the End. Best Horror-Comedy absurdist book on this plane of existence....
@bobshop7770 Жыл бұрын
Loved lost gods all of Broms work is phenomenal!
@Ohsnapitzann11 ай бұрын
When it comes to books I love a mix of horror and fantasy content.
@CliffsDarkGems Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I think reading horror short stories and novellas are a great introduction to the genre. I am starting to read more Sci-Fi Horror. The Stand is my favorite King novel, almost entirely as a result of the characterization, but then there are themes, plot, setting and just awesome storytelling. I think The Shining is possibly his most terrifying offering, and Cujo messed me up bad! World War Z is one of my favorite books, criminally underrated, Carmilla is the original vampire tale but Dracula is the most iconic.
@horrorghoul2 жыл бұрын
If you're going to read The Body, Apt Pupil, or Shawshank then just get the book(s) with the story collections and save money.
@odditycat62332 жыл бұрын
Glad for this video! I used to mainly be into horror but you’ve kinda gotten me more into sci fi and fantasy again. But I definitely prefer them with darker themes.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
I prefer my SFF to have horror or dark elements too!
@blackforge13742 жыл бұрын
I just finished Carmilla and I LOVED it. Especially in comparison to Dracula. We’re both reading Frankenstein this month, too!
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that!
@andup49362 жыл бұрын
This is the perfect video for me! I'm an easily scared person,but I always wanted to try horror! Thank you for this video and all the content you put out,your videos always make my day better!
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Aw so glad to hear that! ☺️
@TheHumbleRoots2 жыл бұрын
Clive barker is the King of Fantasy Horror.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Seems to be the case so far!
@redjarl2 жыл бұрын
Washington Irving's novella is full of humour on superstition and not so scary. It is fun❤ The movie adaptation is something else entirely. Love Washington Irving's Alhambra also. There are great ghost stories there.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
I’ll have to look it up!
@GemmaBernal2 жыл бұрын
Hello! I really love Stephen King but I’ve DNF It twice because I got too scared, jaja, maybe I should try it again cause really loved the movies. I didn’t know the Expanse series got horror element, that really makes me want to get into that saga ASAP
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
They are a bit scary at times !
@uncledubpowermetal Жыл бұрын
The entire light horror section should read, as follows: Darcy Coates. That is all lol not a single fright or even a mild jostle in her whole catalog, light is right 😂
@melsbookshelves2 жыл бұрын
The Devil all the Time is my favorite book I read last year!! I feel like it’s not recommended enough and it might be one of my favorite books ever. I am definitely do for a reread as well. These are great recommendations!!!
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And I agree. Now if I could just find something similar
@nikkiholly35912 жыл бұрын
Into the Drowning Deep was 5 star for me. It was just spooky enough for me 🙂 Anything ghostly / demonic I just can't do 😆 I do have The Last House on Needless Street to read tho.
@MagusMarquillin2 жыл бұрын
"King has so many books you could never start at the beginning and work your way forward or you'd literally never be done or read anything other then King." Wow, called me out, that's precisely what I'm attempting! I've collected more then half of his books from used book stores already (always a good chance you'll find one). I don't know if it'll work - I'm certainly going to read other then his books - but I'm compelled to try and glean as much context as possible out of Dark Tower when I get to it. To be fair, his best reputation is with his early books - hit after hit - so no harm starting with Carrie to see how it goes. I just finished the Shinning in September - loved it really hard, but think I enjoyed Salem's Lot a little more. I hope I can fit something horror in this month - I'm striving mightily to read at least the first half of Dune before the movie arrives - evocative writing but a little exhausting. Probably will slip at least a Stephen King short story, or get back to Lovecraft (whom I'm also reading the complete works, lol!) or maybe I'll try Le Fanu?
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
I admire that goal! I really enjoy his books but I know all aren’t for me ☺️
@carlosbranca80802 жыл бұрын
I'm doing the same with Dune, rereading it for the third time before the movie. Will reread Pet Sematary before Halloween, its one of his best and is pretty short for King's standards. Le Fanu is one of my favorites, read not only Carmilla but his collection of stories,amazing writer.
@MagusMarquillin2 жыл бұрын
@@carlosbranca8080 First time reading Dune for me; Paul and the Duke are just getting their first areal tour of the desert from Kynes (since I'm generally imagining the films cast, Kynes keeps changing from a white man to a black woman! lol). I've got a "best ghost stories of J.S. Le Fanu" which still includes Carmilla - I suppose I'll start with that one since it's so famous. As for King, I've got to catch up with Night Shift and Skeleton Crew and some Bachman novellas before I get to the Stand. Looking forward to Pet Sematary for all the praise it gets.
@cipriansirbu36992 жыл бұрын
I started yesterday my journey through King's books with Carrie and I love it (60% done).Until the end of the month I also plan to read Salem's Lot.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to read carrie!
@tkuhel122 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendations! I just ordered two of your recs- tender is the flesh & things have gotten worse since we last spoke. Currently I am reading Head Full of Ghosts which is pretty good so far. I don’t scare easily, as I’ve been a fan of horror movies my entire life. But I just recently got back into reading. I have some good ones on my TBR- Dark Matter, I’ll be gone in the dark, The Shining.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoy them! ☺️
@DylanDoesBooks2 жыл бұрын
I tried to find Lost Gods today in the book shop but could not see it, ill keep my eye out! I just happened to find Leviathan Wakes in a second hand shop today for 50p, i've been interested in the series for a while so I cannot wait to try it. Frankenstein also blew my mind it was great! It was somehow better than my already high expectations. 🛀
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Aw bummer, it’s so good! I’m really hoping to enjoy Frankenstein!
@samreadsbooks_132 жыл бұрын
I would like a deeper explanation on the turtle from IT. Not sure what my favorite King is. I love Rose Madder, Bag of Bones, The Green Mile
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
I need to pick green mile back up!
@elowen72872 жыл бұрын
I haven't read The Devil All The Time or watched the movie yet, but the description reminds me of a book by Cormac McCarthy called "Child of God." Like, nasty people, nasty things, an all around trainwreck fest of human behavior. And as its name would suggest, it does have themes of religion too.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the rec!
@IzzyRain2 жыл бұрын
I think Into The Drowning Deep is a good one for starters too!
@soniciris2 жыл бұрын
If you like humor in your horror and you don't mind some body horror try T Kingfisher! Not as terrifying as some like but a nice change of pace imo. The Twisted Ones is a good shout!
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
I’ll check that one out :)
@jessienube70342 жыл бұрын
Love your bookshelf!
@samanthapatton37242 жыл бұрын
Lost Gods is one of my all time favorite books. I want to reread soon.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
I need to reread too!
@johnsaxongitno4life5882 жыл бұрын
I owe you a big apology for not watching your videos so sorry as i am dealing with my spine injections as it’s not good please stay safe and enjoy your reading 📖 love your honesty love your number one Australia fan John ❤️❤️
@daphnefallz24892 жыл бұрын
This year I read The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins after having it recommended to me a lot and it was fantastic weird contemporary fantasy/horror. One scene in particular will haunt you forever. I love books that make you feel like "what is going on right now". It definitely has those vibes. It is definitely one that you may need content warnings for though.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
I love that book! It was in my fall reading recs video ☺️
@daphnefallz24892 жыл бұрын
@@BookswithBrittany It is so underrated! I would definitely read a sequel if the author ever gets around to writing one because it really left me wanting more of the characters. I also like that there is enough humor to take the edge off the more gruesome parts of the book.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
@@daphnefallz2489 ah I would LOVE a sequel too!
@dmbfreak1232 жыл бұрын
I always recommend The Hellbound Heart by Clive Barker for something like this. Also, thank you for mentioning Annihilation. It’s extremely creepy with a sense of dread throughout. I love that book.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
I’m planning to read Hellbound heart this month!
@dmbfreak1232 жыл бұрын
@@BookswithBrittany it’s so good and it’s a novella you can probably finish in an hour or so.
@lorbito1552 жыл бұрын
I bought the same edition of Dracula and will be reading it soon!
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@oogie_boogie96632 жыл бұрын
I just read No One Gets Out Alive by Adam Neville and thought it was fantastic. It genuinely scared me from the first page, and I loved the direction the author took.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Oh I need to look that up!
@laurensantos30932 жыл бұрын
I’m currently reading IT, which is actually my first read of King’s despite the fact that I grew up watching adaptations of his work lol 🛁
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Such a good one!
@angelaholmes88882 жыл бұрын
I started reading king by trying his short book collection full dark no stars I really enjoyed it
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
I need to look that up!
@esmayrosalyne2 жыл бұрын
Yay, thank you for all the recs! I am definitely still new to the horror genre, but I am excited to try some of these out. I hope you will find some new faves this spooky season ;) Also, I have been meaning to mention how freaking cool this eerie intro and outro are. I mean, I love the rock vibe, but this is also just great and 100% fits your with your channel in general imo. Halloween vibes for the win!! 🛁🤍
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks so much! ☺️🤍
@safinan80082 жыл бұрын
Happy spooky reading to you!! 📖🍁🍂😊👻☠️
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
You too!
@ryan722322 жыл бұрын
Misery by Stephen king is a good one 💯
@FreyaWarr2 жыл бұрын
I just finished middle game and I’m looking for a good spooky read!
@clancyconnolly4952 жыл бұрын
🚰: Our taste in books can be so similar! I’ve read a lot of these recommendations and they are really fantastic suggestions!!! I definitely have to read Brom though, seems absolutely perfect for a spooky atmospheric read. Love the video and love the books added to my TBR 😁
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it ☺️
@lenapakalniski26322 жыл бұрын
I've been really wanting to dive into horror and your recs are the best! Right at what I think I'll love! I certainly do love The Devil All The Time 🕷🛁 I fell like I could never reread It (🤡), just because I also didn't like the ending, with the paranormal stuff and that scene that grosses me every time I remember this book, but I truly think that the characterizations are some of the best I ever read as well. And so, any time I want to revisit the characters I just go for the movie 😂😂
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
The movie scared me more than the book 😅 Glad you enjoy the recs!
@carlosbranca80802 жыл бұрын
My two favorite horror novels are T.E.D. klein's The Ceremonies and Peter Straub's Ghost Story. Unlike you i need the supernatural element in my horror. But i can not recommend these enough. Good video!
@DJF7819 Жыл бұрын
T.E.D Klein is a master craftsman.
@Lokster712 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I'm making my third attempt at Dracula this month. Hopefully I'll finish it this time.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
It was a bit of a disappointment for me :/
@magicalkittens2 жыл бұрын
Ok I need to read Devil All the Time now
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
It’s so good!
@LarryHasOpinions2 жыл бұрын
i agree on annihilation, such a brilliant book, i bought tender is the flesh a couple of weeks ago, hopefully i'll get around to it soon(ish) :-D
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
It’s interesting haha. I really enjoyed it though
@tomryan37682 жыл бұрын
Annihilation is one of the few movies that really captures the mood of the book, I think it improved on the book by combining two locations into one.
@MrLGDUK2 жыл бұрын
Haha. One of my alpha-readers doesn't like horror in her Fantasy. I thought there were some horror bits in my fantasy, but she didn't have a problem with any of it!! Clearly I've failed at writing horror into my book (so far) 😓
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Maybe she like horror and doesn’t know it!
@MrLGDUK2 жыл бұрын
@@BookswithBrittany Hahaha! I wish. Thank you for being supportive 😄
@nadiatanya2 жыл бұрын
After listening to this list I’m curious what you feel about Hollow Kingdom? One of my fav books I recommend it to everyone but I have an unusual taste lol
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
I just reviewed that in my last wrap up and gave it 5 ⭐️☺️
@jonathonholm87372 жыл бұрын
Read Graveyard Shift by Stephen King out of the short story collection Night Shift and you won't ever wanna go into a basement again 🐀
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Immediately added that to my TBR!
@josephcarrel72022 жыл бұрын
We are are very scary down here in Ohio lol. I really want to read Bram Stoker's Dracula. I've always thought the cover looked amazing.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
I was a little disappointed by it 😬
@josephcarrel72022 жыл бұрын
@@BookswithBrittany oh no 😭
@michaelokeke49762 жыл бұрын
Never really got into Stephen King’s prose that much. I tried Misery, The Stand, Eyes of the Dragon and The Dark Tower saga…none were my cup of tea. But to each his own. My opinion doesn’t take anything away from his talent though because he can spin a good yarn. I’m more of a Neil Gaiman dude 🙂. But great recommendations. Still rereading Scary Stories for Young Foxes
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
What’s your fav Gaiman book?
@michaelokeke49762 жыл бұрын
@@BookswithBrittany My favorites include The Graveyard Book( Coraline is cool too but I like Graveyard better), Ocean at the End of the Lane( my first intro to the Gaiman), Norse Mythology, Anansi Boys, Neverwhere and Fortunately the Milk. Stardust would have been among my favorites but I got sort of meh on it but maybe that was because I watched the movie before reading the book. I do like how it reads like a pre-Tolkien “fairytale for adults.”
@11proseb4hoes112 жыл бұрын
Brittany if you haven’t read Woom by Duncan Ralston yet I think you will really enjoy it. It’s in the same vain as I’m thinking of ending things and things have gotten worse
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Ah it’s on my list! So glad to hear ☺️
@jazmynesimington77732 жыл бұрын
I watched I’m thinking of ending things and I didn’t understand it at all I was just like wtf did I just watch 😂😂 Also, I watched it Stephen king but I didn’t enjoy it. Is the book better?
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
I think the new adaptation is excellent tbh. But the book is better
@jazmynesimington77732 жыл бұрын
@@BookswithBrittany oh yeah I watched the classic it I haven’t seen the newer one
@LeppardLadyRN Жыл бұрын
🛁
@EhsJaySaunders2 жыл бұрын
As much as I'm not usually a horror guy, it was the protomolecule stuff that interested me the most in The Expanse.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Yes, me too!
@mr.marxscat35062 жыл бұрын
Great video. I would recommend Caitlin R. Kiernan. She's heavily influenced by HP Lovecraft in a lot of her work but without all the racial baggage (in fact, she's very LGBQT+ positive). You could start with Threshold or The Daughter of Hounds but I started with Alabaster, a collection of short stories about Dancy Flammarion, who's been tasked with killing monsters by an archangel. And, despite the racism, HP Lovecraft remains the king of tentacled, slime-covered horrors from beyond time and space. If you can overlook the racism, "The Shadow Over Innsmouth," "The Dunwich Horror," "Dreams in the Witch House," "The Thing on the Doorstep" and others are classics. Laird Barron is good in this respect as well. And the graphic novel Neonomicon by Alan Moore is a brilliant modern update of the Cthulhu mythos. Stephen King-wise, there's a guilty pleasure in his vampire novel 'Salem's Lot (adapted for TV in the '80s w/ David Soul and Bonnie Bedelia). His vampire Marlowe is a mixture of Nosferatu and Dracula. Plus, it's only around 250 pages in case an 1100-page doorstop like IT is too formidable. (Honorable mention to King's short-story collection Nightshift.) Sticking with vampires, Nancy Collins' Sonja Blue series (starting with Sunglasses After Dark) is good. And then there's Chelsea Quinn Yarbro's long-running Saint-Germain series of vampire novels, though they're more historical fiction w/ vampires than straight-up horror. A real tale of terror would be her post-apocalyptic novel False Dawn.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the suggestions! :)
@sheyslibrary2 жыл бұрын
🛁 interested to hear your thoughts on the legend of sleep hollow. I read it a few years ago and gave it a generous 2 stars😅
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
Oh nooo! What was it you didn’t like? Maybe I’ll pass!
@MagusMarquillin2 жыл бұрын
I tried it a few years ago and gave up half way through - despite it being some 25 pages! Just the prose is so verbose and, I imagine, trying to sound older then when it was written in 1820 - I found it's contemporary Frankenstein much easier! I'll give it another try after I train some more on Lovecraft and Victorian classics.
@Sehestedtify2 жыл бұрын
Curious if you'll enjoy FRANKENSTEIN. I think it has moments of really powerful brilliance surrounded by pages and pages and pages of navel-gazing.
@BookswithBrittany2 жыл бұрын
I’m curious to see what I’ll think too, I’m not sure what to expect