Reading backlist thrillers and a new horror book 🔪🫣 || Reading Vlog

[@krisprepolec5616]

In regards to Carrie, I’m not sure if you know that Tabitha King, Stephen’s wife, wrote the sections about her period, and insisted that this experience was included in the book. It may put that in a different light :-)

[@saramustari3687]

Yes, absolutely. I heard that he threw the manuscript away because he didn't feel comfortable with how it was turning out and she fished it out and helped him rework it. I will say, I am biased. I love Carrie so much. I think a lot of people also want it to be a horror but it really is a tragedy.

[@fadomn193]

I am a 50 year old muslim and i would like to clarify something concerning the novel Take it back. There is a huge misconception about islam. Some writers mislead the public by confusing islam as a religion and traditions of certain muslim countries or tribes, that has nothing to do with the religion.In Islam, it is forbidden to force anyone into marriage, but in certain tribes or communities, it is customary. In Islam every female has the right to an education and to run her own business (the prophet Muhammad's wife was a very wealthy business woman and he was her employee) If a muslim community forbids it, it's because they are far from islam, and they are applying their own rules and forcing their customs.

[@kellyreadingbooks]

I think “political”/courtroom thrillers are SO impactful like you said but with the state of the world and being so constantly inundated by terrifying and frustrating news sometimes I just can’t handle anymore anxiety into my reading. I’ve been trying to focus on lighter reads so I can leave space for non-fiction works that feel really important to gain view of.

[@ashleyb5551]

Im the same way! I’ve actually found my reading preferences have changed during Covid- I now look for things to take me out of the real world 😂

[@mattthepageturner9128]

YESSSS Take It Back and The Damage are 2 of my absolute favs (ones that tackle topics like that tend to stay in my mind a lot longer than an average thriller) but i 100% agree that you definitely have to be in the headspace to read about such heavy things. also think The Damage reads as more of a drama than a thriller until that last third like you said

[@emilee2222]

I NEEEED to see you read Slewfoot by Brom and The House on Abigail Lane (novella) by Kealan Patrick Burke! Both are two of my favourite horror reads from the past few years!

[@ashleymalone8455]

Your makeup at 33:17 was everything girl! Very beautiful! 😊 Ordering Mary and the butcher as I speak. Haha

[@suzy8109]

I read “The Butcher” on kindle last year and I think I read it in 6 hours through the night … because I just could not stop reading! Glad you loved it too. I am slowly working my way through Jennifer Hillier’s backlist and I am loving each and every one so far.

[@joeski1073]

I'm about to start The Butcher. Finally got my hands on Creep and Freak as well. So hard to find it seems like

[@nataliejohnson8117]

Glad to see you doing better, Gabby!! Fortunately, Carrie is one of my favorite movies and book so I am literally running to buy Mary!! So curious to hear this story.

[@haileyhughes]

i’m soooo thrilled you love the butcher!! jennifer hillier’s entire backlist is EXQUISITE 🤌🏼

[@gabbyreads]

I can’t wait to read the rest!! 😍

[@andrev5992]

I think I’m a fan of thriller reveals, which is why I disliked The Butcher. But it was a very easy, effective read. I’m torn.

[@kpopgreetings]

OMG! Just finished watching the reading vlog and we're so happy to see that you're using the Namjoon bookmark! Thank you for sharing! It made our day!😊

[@gabbyreads]

Of course!!! Thank you so much for sending them! I love switching out each book I’m reading with a different member from BTS 😍 they’re my favorite bookmarks!! 💕

[@Devi15]

Oh my gosh!! Congrats Austin!! Glad to hear you're feeling better Gabby💜

[@3dogmom]

I just checked out The Butcher from my library yesterday (before seeing your vlog) now I absolutely can’t wait to start it!! :)

[@blending_in]

Adding The Butcher to my tbr! I really enjoyed this vlog even tho it was pretty random like you said, it's still awesome as always ✨

[@happyhauntslibrary]

"The Butcher" lol WHAT A BOOK TITLE!!

[@herekittyyy333]

I’ve said it before but you are awesome and one of my favorite 📖 booktubers!!!!! ❤️ You always have a video up when I need one to watch before bed. I love your longer videos, love your family and Tanky! 🐶

[@gabbyreads]

Thanks so much!! 🥰

[@happyhauntslibrary]

Loved this Vlog! Took me a few days to watch it but I always look getting to read along side you in a way lol. You always pick such interesting books!

[@abibliophobe2731]

My favorite Jennifer Hillier was Jar of Hearts. Her newest one was pretty good too. I also listened to Little Secrets and didn't love it. It wasn't bad just very predictable. I want to read/listen to some of her blacklist stuff but haven't been able to find them on audio and that tends to be my preferred way of getting to thrillers, romance, historical fiction etc.

[@lightscamerasashley.]

this definitely inspires me to make my way through my backlist tbr ☺️ glad you're feeling better 💘

[@suzannecooper7713]

The best thriller I’ve ever read is BA Paris Behind Closed Doors. I was so worried about how it would end I read the ending and worked backwards.🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@andrev5992]

The villain disgusted me so much that I can’t blame you for that.

[@Andreasloveofreading]

I can tell you all about menopause I’m going through it now. It’s GOD AWFUL!!😭. I’m definitely going to read Mary. Love your family btw!

[@bts_vinyl]

Mary sounds like an interesting book, but it's a shame that it wasn't all that great. I do find it funny that the author took inspiration from one of Stephen King's shortest books and then made it excessively long 😂

[@gabbyreads]

That’s so true haha 🤣

[@sharaththallapally5208]

I need this vlog in my life right now cause I am in a big reading slump thank you gabby💙🤗👍

[@SorryBookedSolid]

Rachel’s bujos are amazing!!!

[@ginaNC]

Because of your review on Butcher, now I want to read the book.☺️ I became a subscriber.🥳

[@holabooks]

The Butcher was so good! I’ve been having such a good time reading all of Jennifer Hillier’s backlist. I’ve been meaning to read Mary and have started it several times already but I just can’t get past the first few chapters 😅

[@themoodypages]

I loved this vlog so much! Added the Butcher to my TBR!

[@ruffoloreads]

your makeup looks beautiful gabby!

[@KristinKravesBooks]

I love a good Author's Note! It's interesting to get insight into why an author wrote a book. I wish Mary were shorter because it does sound kind of good!

[@bookaholicbanter]

What Move The Dead was not for me either. That was my second one by T. Kingfisher and I gave both 3 stars. I feel like that rating was actually probably too generous. They were probably a 2.5 for me. Don't think I will be reading anymore of this author.

[@julieinman3944]

The Butcher has been on my list for awhile now. I need to pick it up!

[@afriendwithfiction865]

My mom could taste, but not smell! I lost both after all of my other symptoms went away. I was devastated for about 5 days until both senses came back lol.

[@justinkhchen]

Mary is A LOT isn't it? 😆 It won't be for everyone (and totally can be trimmed) but I really enjoyed its chaos~

[@idkwhattonamemyself9326]

This was so interesting to watch! Love your reading vlogs!

[@meganc5680]

Always enjoy your vlogs......i tried the Starbucks Paradise drink you showed in your last video; and it was awesome ,very refreshing.

[@samantha.donovan]

i never heard of the butcher before but it sounds so good! i haven't loved t kingfisher's writing and humor in the horror but i am excited for what moves the dead with all the high reviews i've heard..we'll see how it goes

[@SueWard]

I love the light changing. Do you have the make of it?

[@deethebiblio3236]

I just joined your Patreon, I'm stoked to be a part of your community!

[@gabbyreads]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it 😌

[@dianakraus6171]

Aw congratulations to Austin!!

[@lisabscreativeworld9238]

Dang. I just got Mary. I hate longish books for no reason. 🙁 I am not a fan of lawyer/courtroom drama. My mom loved John Grisham, but I was like no thanks mum!

[@NamasteBbooktube]

Great vlog! One interesting thing: King had thrown away the initial chapters of 'Carrie' in the garbage bin. His wife Tabitha recovered the manuscript and said she would help him write the book. It's part of the legends associated with Stephen King now, he talks about this in his memoir. 🙂👍

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Great vlog hope your feeling better from COVID my mom and I had it at the same time last month and just have an annoying little lingering cough 😷

[@gUnA]

I had just finished The Butcher and s just like you, I was sucked into the story! I finished the book within 24hrs.

[@Joy_Martin]

still waiting for Austin's comedic booktube vlogs 😁😁😁😁 Mary is on my tbr.😊😊

[@marygiuliano1891]

Oooh I really enjoyed Mary especially the first 3/4 . The back end could have been trimmed for me. And I thought I would have hated a man writing this book but he did a good job. I was weirded out by a lot of the violence at times. Kinda freaky.

[@rikkiheinis387]

I really loved Yolk. It was a very good read. 👍🏻

[@angelasbookery7422]

Ooo Mary. Jordaline was reading that and I need to get it!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning gabbi happy Saturday morning and I loved your book vlogs and these are all sooo cute and you are amazing Supporter

[@stepha7822]

Ahh! I forgot about The Butcher!! What's better than Seattle and crime thrillers!

[@iheartcats4life_]

Your makeup looks so good in this!

[@ReadingWithMeg]

I felt the exact same way about Mary! So disappointing because it was doing TOO MUCH and would have been better shorter.

[@laurabender1894]

I ❤❤ the book Yolk!

[@SuperStrangSshadow]

I feel like I'm the only one who likes big books. The length never bother me.:)

[@bookaholicbanter]

Oh no! Your rating for Mary is making me nervous! I just got it from my library and was dying to get to this one. Now...not so much! Still gonna read it though.

[@gabbyreads]

I hope you enjoy it more!! 😌

[@Tarasreadingnook]

All of them will go on my tbr

[@suzannecooper7713]

I love your videos. Thank you so much

[@cindywingetbooks]

I have heard both good and bad about Mary so I just need to read it for myself. I am a little put off by your review though because as much as I love horror books, I don't necessarily like a lot of gore 😬 I know, kinda weird 😂 so now I am nervous to read it!

[@jenellowe6326]

I just finished Blood Sugar this morning!

[@monikaliane]

So havnt watched this yet but sooo glad u read take it back bc it’s so good

[@jilltool7133]

I have bought Mary, but now after what you said, I’m kinda afraid to read it. I usually agree with you on books, but there is that 2% that I don’t. So, who do you think will win Big Brother?

[@gabbyreads]

I want Michael to win this season!

[@robinmixon6999]

I DNF’d Mary after 296 pages. I just could not take all the disgusting stuff any longer. I also felt the story was all over the place. And Mary was so unlikable!

[@lorenamunguia-cortez9368]

My boyfriend and I love F-boy Island!! Lol I can't believe (Sarah? The blonde) made that choice at the end! And also I hatee OG Jared I thought he was so fake. I loved new Jared

[@billiep1603]

I had COVID two weeks ago and lost my smell but not my taste, so same Rachel lol.

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I didn’t even know robyn Harding had a book called The Party 😂

[@arobinreads]

Great vlog 😀

[@melissamarshall5880]

I completely agree with Mary, I liked the gore and horror elements, but it couldn’t decide what it wanted to be. I also thought it would’ve been better if it was written by a woman because sometimes it came across as a bit tone deaf to the female experience.

[@marisolherrera5818]

Take It Back sounds interesting.

[@letyjimenez1004]

What do you tab or highlight as you on your books?

[@karamarie6781]

Hope you’re feeling better! (I thought you were vaccinated.) STAY WELL🙏🏼💕

[@laurenbishop1598]

You can still get covid vaccinated. Im a nurse and most of our patients this year are vaccinated that are getting covid

[@HeatherLouReads]

Mary was wiiiiiild!

[@CoralTheWitch2023]

Hmmmm … I was going to get Mary … Don’t know now 🧐🧐🧐

[@beckylovesbooks]

I never lost my taste with covid, only my sense of smell! And now, almost 2 years later, my sense of smell is still not fully back

[@hsojsmith3991]

That is the size a book is supposed to be.

[@jamieserrano827]

I am planning on reading what moves the dead I like fantasy I’m sorry you don’t like your horror mixed with fantasy it’s gonna be interesting seeing as it is a new retelling of an Edgar Allan Poe story

[@mspinklady74]

Im on chapter 15 at the moment of Mary .Dont know how i feel at the moment sort of confussing though maybe my hearts not into it.

[@autumnritchie1473]

🥰🥰🥰

[@josieann4390]

💜💜

[@bagelsbooks3901]

Watching this while I am trapped in my room with Covid

[@tinadoesntreadthatmuch]

I don’t know if my threshold for gore is too high or it went way over my head (it happens sometimes with long audiobooks that I zone out since English isn’t my first language in the first place), but I didn’t find Mary gory or disgusting??? The only chilling parts for me were at the beginning, with her hallucinations in the bathroom. I agree the book was way too long and it felt like twice as long because of Mary, she was A LOT and a very unlikeable character. Especially with the reveal of what actually happened in her childhood, I lost any sympathy for her in that moment. Overall I liked her character in the sense that she felt real, fleshed out, like a real person, but the book middle of the road 3 star for me

[@Julie_ao]

❤️😍❤️

[@glennosmansdeiros]

back for good

[@spookygeek9459]

👍👍📚📖📚📖📚good one ☝️

[@17caria]

I didn't like "The Party" either; turned me off the author--didn't realize you hadn't read it yet. Congrats to Austin!

[@literarylove123]

I rated Mary 2 stars. I was really disappointed with it. In my opinion, the story just went off the rails & not in a good way. I do see lots of people rating it 4 & 5 stars, but it just did not work for me at all.

[@myrarucker7953]

I did not like “Mary”. That’s all I’m saying.

[@laurenbishop1598]

I dont know if its just me but the butcher sounds a lot like the nothing man