My Favourite Weird Fiction Writers

[@michaelk.vaughan8617]

Robert Aickman always leaves me unsettled in the best way. I’m glad someone is talking about Algernon Blackwood besides me! Fantastic list! Caitlin R. Kiernan is so great! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Thank you! I think that there’s not enough discussion on Blackwood too.

[@MattyBohemia]

You have a kind manner about you. Very interesting picks also!

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

@@MattyBohemia Thanks!😊

[@synthzz9178]

I grew up with Clive Barker, Poppy z and of course Lovecraft - by chance, i found this Italian anthology with authors that influenced Lovecraft : Bierce, Blackwood, the king in yellow and my favourite, Arthur Machen. That was the beginning of a lifelong obsession !! It's a great moment for weird literature, so much that one could read only weird horror Books. I plan my readings and I usually read one non-weird books every three. My all-time favs are Aickman, Ligotti, J. Ray and the above mentioned Machen. Read and loved the writers mentioned on this video except for Fracassi, but I know who he is from the Lovecraft ezine podcast...i need to try his books

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Fracassi isn’t always weird fiction and I think that he’s trying to separate himself from it a little for the future. But! I think you’d be doing yourself a big favour by checking out his short story collections. Also Shiloh, his American Civil War novella which is not only brutal, but also very much a piece of great weird fiction.

[@Mr.G626]

Also check out Brian Hodge! He got me hooked on cosmic horror/weird fiction.

[@nalunoa]

Great video, sir. This is the first one I've seen of yours and i really enjoyed it. I'll be checking more of your work for sure! 🌟🌠🌟

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Thanks! 🎃

[@WritteninBlood]

I've got that same edition of H.P. Lovecraft's Complete Fiction plus the annotated Lovecraft you have on your shelf. I've got about 5 volumes of either his complete work or his complete Cthulhu Mythos.

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

There’s a new annotated Lovecraft that I want to get. How you doing these days, John?

[@WritteninBlood]

@@JasonsWeirdReads yes, I've got both volumes of his annotated works. Volume 2 has a foreword or introduction by Victor Lavalle. I'm doing pretty good, thank you for asking. Working steady and reading, reading, reading. That and trying to hit that 1K on my channel.

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

@@WritteninBlood You’re almost there, my friend!

[@WritteninBlood]

@@JasonsWeirdReads Yes, I'm getting there!

[@leviathonCage]

💫Nicely done ⭐️Thanks for expanding my TBR list of books & authors⭐️💫⭐️💫

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

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[@Nighthawk1968]

Did anybody notice the book to to left, drop on its own, at the beginning of the video? He was not alone.....

[@fiberartsyreads]

I still need to get to a lot of these. I loved The Willows...so eerie. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

The Willows was great!

[@primepiplup]

This was a lot of fun to listen to on a late evening walk, thanks :) ⭐️✨

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Thank you for saying that! 😊✨✨💫

[@michaelbooker6142]

This is a great list!!!! I've read The Imago Sequence and I plan on reading the rest of Laird Barron's work. I still need to read Silk and I'm very interested in reading Philip Fracassi. I've read that Penguin Classics omnibus edition of Songs of A Dead Dreamer and Grimscribe and enjoyed the stories immensely. I've also read The Conspiracy Against The Human Race by Thomas Ligotti.

[@toriwellington9228]

I love your shirt! I am also reading Malazan right now ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Awesome! And thank you!

[@sage1682]

Love the recommendations, for sure will check out. So hard to find 'reliable narrators' to trust to suggest next reads lol

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Thank you!

[@wadejohnston4305]

I just picked up the croning and did a bit of cursory research and wow. He's gotten really big in the cosmic horror genre having entire short story collections growing upon his "old leech" mythos. I look forward to learning more about this author and reading more by him. The Lovecraft ezine did their scariest books we've read and the croning was brought up many many times during stream and I just had to read it after hearing small bits about it

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

The funny thing is I love Laird Barron’s work so much, but I haven’t read that tribute anthology. I must fix that.

[@SCSwan]

Great video I'm looking forward to checking out some Caitlin R. Kiernan 📚 ⭐⭐⭐

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Thank you! I hope that you enjoy Caitlin R. Kiernan! 😃

[@fantasticphilosophy181]

🌟🌠🌟 Also: the bridgeburner shirt!

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

First in, last out!

[@rosiemon]

Have you read or have a copy of "Painted Devils" Strange Stories By Robert Aickman? I have a hardback copy and like you I need to go back and read it again because it has been years since I opened it. Also you should check out the collections put together by Marvin Kaye. I also have several of them in hardcover.

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

I’ve heard of Marvin Kaye, but I don’t think that I’ve read any of his anthologies. I’m definitely going to check it out. And I don’t think that I have read Painted Devil’s. I’m going to check into that as well. Thank you!

[@treytechie]

The title for this post is very appropriate, especially since it was very weird that two books on the right, behind you, moved by themselves! See 0:34.

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

My bookcase is haunted! 👻

[@tely5]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed that!

[@juangallardo3674]

Thank you for your recommendations. It's just what I was looking for 🌠

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Awesome! I hope that you enjoy!

[@TheMike28212]

Another great list! ✨🌟💫

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Thank you, Mike!! 😀☺️

[@valentinestnc758]

I really enjoyed your video, thank you for the great recommendations! ⭐⭐⭐

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Thank you! I hope that you enjoy them! 😀

[@WritteninBlood]

I was blown away by Ligotti's Death Poems.

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

I haven’t read that one, but I see that it’s available as an ebook. So I’m getting it. 😀

[@WritteninBlood]

@@JasonsWeirdReads yes, ebook! That's how I read it.

[@ianinaharms]

Thanx for the video!

[@jeff8835]

Thanks for this, i'm gonna check out Laird Barron and Robert Aickman, next time i order. Question - do you like to read authors that are translated into english? For a long time i found Robert Walser and Bruno Schulz to be prose snob kind of stuff. Currently reading some PKD, Ubik to be exact, but the guys you're talking about is great!! I also discovered just today Jim Thompson a crime fiction author.

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

I don’t read too much translated works, but for no other reason than a lack of education on my part. I’m definitely going to check those out. PKD is awesome. I want to discuss more about his writing in the future.

[@christopherroach7147]

I could kick myself for not getting a copy of The Five of Cups when I had the chance, but had kids to feed at the time. I do have the lettered tray cased From Weird and Distant Shores, so that does take the sting off a bit.

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

I know how you feel. I’ve missed out on a lot of her newer Subterranean releases because of having a kid to feed. Ultimately I’m okay with it. But it’d be sweet to have more of a complete collection.

[@susanburgess820]

Thank you jason. Is it possible to order your new book and not from amazon? I need to use a po box, cause there's no way pckgs can be left at my home.

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Unfortunately not at the moment. I can send you a copy for free though, if you’re interested. It might take a little time because I might have to order some more. Email me your P.O. Box address and I’ll see what I can do. [e-mail]

[@waymire01]

You can get packages sent to your local UPS or Fed Ex store.. they will hold them for you to pick up. Fed Ex does not charge for the service, some franchise UPS stores charge a small fee ($5?). I had to do this with medication in the past. You just put your name on it and their street address. The only issue is you have to be SURE which service is used to ship.. they cannot accept packages that are not their own service. So Fex Ex can't take UPS packages and vice versa.

[@suzannetol]

⭐🌟🌠💫 Great video. I love weird fiction and weird poetry. I enjoy seeing this type of list for I always learn about wonderful authors I've missed before. When it comes to classic authors, did you read Arthur Machen? I remember you recommending Undertow publication before too me. I really need to pick up some of their books. I'm always happy when Lovecraft approaches on a list. I own the same complete fiction book. It's really pretty with all the blue and silver on the cover and slipcase. Have a lovely Sunday!!

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

I have read Machen, but not as extensively as I would like to have. I’ve only read The Great God Pan.

[@suzannetol]

@@JasonsWeirdReads I love Machen. The Great God Pan was great. I'm still in the middle of reading this works. Till now The White People was my favorite of what I've read by him. 😊

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

The White People is next for me when I get back to him. I’m looking forward to it.

[@alvinmarcus5780]

Thanks Jason. Think I'll read some Weird Fiction today. It been a book or two since I have.. Need to reread " Summer of Night " by Dan Simmons because it takes me back to my childhood. Or Clark Ashton Smith. Maybe H.P.. Ah hell, I'll figure it out. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✌😀

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

😀 I hope that you had a weird but great reading day.

[@alvinmarcus5780]

Jason. Don't know if you're interested but I got Dan Simmons book " Flashback " for Kindle today for 0.99 cents. Looks good so far. Dystopian future. Just thought I'd pass it along.

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Oooh, thank you for letting me know!

[@waymire01]

I have a love/hate relationship with Dan Simmons. His Hyperion series was great, but such a slog to get through... and it was a LONG slog.. I spent half the time thinking "my god get on with it already" but the actually story was so good I couldn't DNF. It was torture lol. I loved The Terror though, it was such a unique concept.

[@rubyjreads7503]

So read Ligotti's works first? How much mental.recovery time will I need after reading his works ? 😊 Awesome list. 👍👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

You certainly can! And it depends on what you read first by Ligotti. If it’s Grimscribe and/or Songs of a Dead Dreamer, you should be fine. If it’s Teatro Grottesco, you might need some help. If it’s The Conspiracy Against The Human Race (Which is nonfiction essays about antinatalism. I haven’t read it, but I’ve heard things...) you might need full scale psychological help. 😂

[@NamasteBbooktube]

Great list! I agree, those Aickman covers are so beautiful. I wish Stephen King and other contemporary writers' books had such beautiful covers! 🤡

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

100% agreed!

[@dillon1037]

Hard agree. Kinda want to pick them up for that alone.

[@cappyroo]

I absolutely love Caitlin R. Kiernan. This is a good list. Would add Arthur Machen's The White People. It's clear that Laird Barron was at least a bit influenced by Machen's hollow earth horror. The Croning is awesome.

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Thank you! ☺️

[@Audibleking]

great video! I'm 10 years old so I don't know if this counts - but I really like Dan Wells. He wrote Zero G. I review audiobooks on my channel and I have reviewed Zero G 1 and 2 and I think they are more funny sci-fi than weird - but funny sci fi is weird I think!

[@victormaranhaorocha8601]

What lovecraft podcast were you talking about in this video?

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

It’s The HP Lovecraft Literary Podcast. To get to the read through of Lovecraft’s work you’ll need to go back to around 2010.

[@victormaranhaorocha8601]

@@JasonsWeirdReads thanks Jason!

[@edlewisnoctreviews]

Very interesting. I haven't read most of these writers. Can't leave out Lovecraft, lol. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

When I stray too far away from Lovecraft, I begin to wonder why it’s always Lovecraft that people remember when there so many others. Then I reread one of his stories and I’m like, oh yeah! That’s why. 😂

[@edlewisnoctreviews]

@@JasonsWeirdReads Lol.

[@SabbathShuldinerCideHamete]

Great collection..i'm searching and finding out several books about weird terror..nowdays i'm thinking what author is better to begin read ,either laird barron or ligotti , what dou you suggest me??...my native language is the spanish ,I do hope to convey my doubt ....thank and regards...✋

[@SabbathShuldinerCideHamete]

By the way Algernon Blackwood is my favorite author ....

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Thank you! 😀 I recommend starting with Thomas Ligotti. If you’re looking for an eerie sense of unease, then his earlier work, like the double collection of Songs of a Dead Dreamer and Grimscribe put out by Penguin. If you’re looking for the very strange, then Teatro Grottesco. Laird Barron is my favourite, but the sentence structure he uses could be off putting to or difficult for reading him as a second language. Unless, of course, there’s Spanish translations of his work. Whatever you choose, I hope that you enjoy!

[@frankeinsteinrestoration8250]

Richard Brautigan is my all time favourite. All his works highly recommended but don't start with trout fishing in America, I'd recommend dreaming of babylon first.

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Excellent. Thanks!

[@jamesfetcho6315]

Yes 2 H.P. Lovecraft👍😁👍...I have read everything by him at least 6-7 times . Some of his stories Even more. Yes Algernon Blackwood 👍...The Human Chord is my favorite by Him , for obvious reasons. Have You ever read Brian Lumley??? It's not high prose, but I love his stories. My Friend....If You could make a list of all these people you covered, would be cool. That way when I need something 2 read... I can come back and search the list. Also I just noticed You are an Author. I Probably Should have noticed earlier, but my brain only works well a certain way. LoL. I'm going 2 read the one you show in the Description. ⭐🌟⭐ . Stars👍

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Thank you, James! 😀 I have read Brian Lumley. I’ve read Necroscope and a chunk of his Titus Crow series. Here’s the list of the authors I discussed: 1. Caitlin R. Kiernan 2. Laird Barron 3. Jon Padgett 4. Thomas Ligotti 5. H.P. Lovecraft 6. Algernon Blackwood 7. Philip Fracassi 8. Robert Aickman

[@jamesfetcho6315]

@@JasonsWeirdReads Thank you Very Much. 👍

[@jamesfetcho6315]

Also Why didn't you finish Titus Crow??? Necroscope is the Greatest Vampire books ever. IMO.

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

I’m terrible when it comes to series. That’s one reason why I tend to attack a series head on until it’s done. Otherwise I’ll say, “I’ll finish it later,” but never do.

[@horror-sickness]

I actually love stories that do not have a happy ending 🤣 I am a psycho like that. ⭐⭐

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

I like both, but dark endings are usually more believable. 😂

[@horror-sickness]

@@JasonsWeirdReads right? There are some stories that can not end well and that is ok 🤣

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

I completely agree!

[@joinbookland]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great video, all the stars 😁

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Thank you!! 😀☺️

[@angbane]

You weren't exaggerating about the Caitlin Keirnan book. Cheapest £80+ !! 🌟🌠

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Hahaha... it’s so much more expensive than I had thought.

[@angbane]

@@JasonsWeirdReads one copy was £1000+. It's still on my wishlist, in hope they'll do a reprint.

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

@@angbane My goodness!! Though I’m not surprised.. still crazy though.

[@Spock800]

Nice Malazan Shirt

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Thank you! 😊

[@susanburgess820]

Cant find stars jason, so i'll send something else as a substitute: 👻👻👻👻👻👻👻👻👻

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Ghosts are also great! 😀

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[@ABFrank.]

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[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Thank you, Alex!

[@ABFrank.]

@@JasonsWeirdReads I just got that big Weird anthology by ann vandemeer for free on kindle !

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

For free!?! Very cool!

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[@DamnableReverend]

it seems like the people who talka bout Robert Aickman most are -- writers themsevles. I guess that might not be too surprising. I have read Cold Hand in Mine and a few other random short stories. "The Hospice" is amazing. I can definitely see how a chronological approach to Lovecraft would benefit a reader in understanding. i have never really done this but have also read most of the stories. I feel like he definitely developed over time. One can't be sure but I feel like he would have adopted more and more science fiction elements had he remained alive. That seemed to be where the stories were heading, though I suppose you could argue he was just going with the times... Blackwood's quite versatile -- strangely one of my favourite things by him is a book taht I think was ostensibly for children, called The Extra Day. It's not horror in teh slightest; in fact it's quite the opposite; very optimistic or of-the-light, you might say...just a beautiful story about childhood and freedom and learning about things beyoeyond. It's also rather humorous.

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

The Swords, which I believe is in Cold Hand, is a favourite of mine. I have not read The Extra Day by Blackwood, but it sounds quite interesting.

[@DamnableReverend]

@@JasonsWeirdReads yeah, it sure is! That's also a great one. And since it starts off the compilation, it was the first Ackman tale I read... Can't really say if you would like The Extra Day -- it's a beautifully written book taht I think is very open-minded, especially for something written in the early 1910s. If I had children I would definitely feel like I should read this to them, but it is not in any way somehow lesser or insignificant for being written with children in mind/as the main protagonists.

[@majstorsinke]

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