Scary & Creepy Book Recommendations

[@daisyreyes9132]

I love how you addressed the “why don’t you read classics” type comments you just gained a subscriber 🖤 read what you enjoy!

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Yay thank you ❤️ The booktube community should celebrate all books and not make it into a competition! 🥰

[@taco1010]

Read anything by junji ito. You can probably find this short comic online "the occurence at anigara fault" Its really creep

[@stickynutjuicemoved959]

Dissolving Classroom is quite off putting as well. The "jack-in-the-box" chapter of Uzumaki too

[@jonathanlee7877]

I’m reading Tomie by Junji Ito right now. It’s delightfully macabre!

[@caspia878]

Thank You so much for introducing me to Junji Ito.(✿◡‿◡)

[@kotah88]

perfume is definitely my favorite book of all time. as well as the shining. i know pet semetary is said to be one of king’s scariest works, but i strongly believe in my opinion that the shining is probably his scariest story, as well as misery.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Im very excited to read it!!

[@carlmart5797]

The Haunting of Hill House had a very specific scene that seriously freaked me out. Those who've read it will get it, "Whose hand was I holding?" God, I still remember the shivers it sent down my spine! Also, Lovecraft. Just Lovecraft.

[@h.a.6060]

Thumbs up. Great recommendations. I love it that you mention the editions too. Those penguin deluxe classics are wonderful, I have both Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights in that edition. I still have not read Perfume, but enjoyed the movie a lot. Some spooky books with terrifying atmosphere I recommend: The Shinning, The Woman in Black, The Haunting of Hill House.

[@lorraineschaefer3357]

Love what you said about the negative comments. I got on here cause my daughter is a horror,fantasy reader and every year I try to find some books that sound like her likes....she says I always surprise her....I think I'm going for the graphic novels..Locke & Key & Through the Woods. I enjoyed listening to you.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Thank you 💗

[@NFK8]

Life's too short. Read what you love. I agree with you! Tired of being shamed about it as well. I hope you are staying safe! Thanks for being a nurse!

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Thank you hun, hope you are safe as well!

[@frankbrooks1393]

Salem’s Lot! That book had me looking over my shoulder to make sure no one was there! I know, others in the comments have recommended King books, but check it out. You won’t be disappointed.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Yes!! So excited to read it!

[@christine7956]

So glad you mentioned Perfume. One of my favorites,read it several times.

[@bababooey2436]

I am that person who easily gets scared and hates horror but still keep on watching movies and reading books with tons of horror in them 😑

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Me too! Thats why I like books, easier to close and run away from 😂😂

[@locosychocrazy1]

House of Leaves is great. One of the better books I read this year. I've also read Bird Box and The Silence. Both have been turned into Netflix movies. But...I'll just say the books are better. One that I really like a lot is The Ruins by Scott Smith. This was also turned into a movie, and while a not as good as the book, I actually like the movie as well. Anyways, it is my favorite horror novel.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Thank you for the recommendations!! 😎

[@xaquamarinababex]

The books are always better! I read Bird Box 2 years before it was turned into a movie, I was so upset with the amount of changes they did in the movie, they didn't stay true to the book in my opinion

[@katiemaki5740]

I own House of leaves. I've been waiting for the right time to read it. I'm currently not working because of the coronavirus going on. So... I'd say it's the right time.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Yes perfect time!

[@sanne8287]

have u read it?

[@anulekhachatterjee]

Your voice is so calming. Great recommendations too.

[@islamorada2353]

You did a great job explaining all these books! Can’t wait to check them out!

[@moviemaniac1838]

Yesss! Perfume isn't talked about enough IMO =). Also if you're into creepy graphic novels Uzumaki by Junji Ito (anything by Junji Ito really) is really great and has insanely wonderful and creepy images

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Definitely checking that out!

[@anowlreads]

Completely agree... read what most calls to you, not what might be expected... whatever makes you most happy, as the reader, is the best kind of read 👍

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

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[@absurd3694]

How could a list of dark books be completed without Lord of the Flies and Edgar Allan Poe's work

[@masumayasmin5515]

I really love your copy of Jane Eyre. It's just so beautiful. And yeah, we should read what we like!

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

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[@pattireinheimer5612]

Also, if you wanna try some Stephen King I’d start with Pet Semetary or Night Shift, and I still think the Exorcist is terrifying.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Thanks!! Great recommendations!

[@alanscouser]

Agree about The Exorcist. There is ALWAYS something deeply disturbing about Satan taking over a young child's body.

[@Citi_lightss]

Hi mam. I read Voyagers of hell last week. Though it was not a scarry expeience since it was a fantasy book but it gave me goosebumps while reading about tortures souls have to suffer in hell. It was an amazing book.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Im going to have to check it out!

[@Kdhrheee54]

@@OMGGitsCAROL i read it on my kindle. Its one of the best thrillers i ever came across.

[@mariajoseescobedo5661]

I read lord of the flies in high school it wasn’t scary reading it but the movie was a bit scary.

[@catherinebergeron8186]

The troop by Nick Cutter and Come closer by Sara Gran. Also Sukken Island by David Vann

[@rameenwaseem8715]

I watched lock and key the Netflix show like few months ago and i loved the show and i wanted to ask from this list of books which books are kind of appropriate like i want to read something from the horror genre but i just cant read inappropriate books they kinda disgust me so plzzz tell me

[@darianrobinson2202]

I recommend the brothers Grimm fairy tales. They’re the original ones and they’re so amazing. Also the edition I got was very close to the poe edition she has. It’s absolutely stunning.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Yes! I have a few editions of brothers grimm fairy tales from barnes and nobles :)

[@darianrobinson2202]

OMGGitsCAROL That’s awesome! I’ll have to check out Poe’s! :)

[@brittany2210]

I read lord of the flies in school. I think bc I was forced to read it, I didn't like it. Some of these sound good, thank you!!

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

That was my reaction with anything related to Shakespeare back in high school ! :)

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

I agree!

[@manicpixiedreamhurl03]

I definitely agree about the forced reading. It actually seemed like something I would’ve actually liked. Also anyone else still not over Piggy and Simon’s deaths? Like they were the only two characters that I liked about that book and of course they had to be killed off

[@kaylicwilliams2536]

I love lock and key on Netflix can’t wait for more seasons 🥰🥰

[@teresadcruze4601]

Lord of the flies will honestly be one of my favorite books EVEN THO MY ENGLISH TEACHERS DRAGGGED IT. I really liked it, the author really makes you feel for the characters and in a way I kinda got attached them so all the death was not good for my heart😔

[@SherryDiaries]

I really , really enjoyed your video , it was so relaxing. Not annoying and noisy like every other book recommendations video.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

That means soo much 😭❤️

[@hopet885]

I would recommend 21st Century Ghost Stories by Joe Hill. Its a collection of short horror stories from several sub categories from gore to creepy.

[@itisme8076]

I think Perfume is a German show on Netflix now..? I LOVE Edgar Allan Poe!!

[@adelizasilva5486]

It Is Me not sure about Netflix but you can find the movie on Hulu which is called “Perfume:The story of a murderer”..it was made long long time ago and I remember seeing it when i was probably around 11/12years old(I’m 23 now).

[@johnpauldagondong2720]

I mean why is that even a thing? The mentality that a person who loves reading books should read classics? I mean, I love books but some of the classics out there are not just my cup of tea. Go, girl!

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

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[@hughthetuber7990]

"The Weird: A compendium of strange and dark stories:" edited by anne and jeff vandermeer is an excellent collection of "weird fiction" stories by notable authors.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Thank you for the recommendation! 😊

[@KD-tu7lo]

I read “Classics” and it’s definitely not for everyone. If they aren’t your thing, it’s just a chore to read them. One thing I’ve noticed though is that classics reference other classics so you have to read more to understand the others. It’s a rough cycle.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

I think once im done with my masters and have more flexibility ill be able to read them again, heres hoping! 😅

[@jemgem9593]

Your videos are really useful to people especially those that just need to get familiar with the book titles and authors names, and groups of books in similar genre or by same publisher. Keep going and just ignore any snob 'have you read this book' comments 🌞😺

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Thank you for your kind comment ❤️

[@bookhunterrr3973]

If I were to say my number 1 favorite movie, it would be Perfume: The Story of A Murderer starring Ben Whishaw. I have yet to read the book and I am sooo excited for it

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

I have to check the movie out!! 😍

[@iceprincess2134]

@@OMGGitsCAROL If anything, it's visually stunning.

[@Thejasonrogers]

Love coraline never thought there was a book!

[@manicpixiedreamhurl03]

It’s been like three months since I finished Lord of the Flies (was forced to cause school) and I’m still not over Simon and Piggy’s deaths. They were the only two characters that I liked. Hell they were the only two things I liked about that book and they had to be killed off! (Personally I think I actually would’ve liked it if I wasn’t forced to read it)

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

I'll never get over Piggy T.T

[@manicpixiedreamhurl03]

OMGGitsCAROL Simon’s death was brutal and he didn’t deserve it

[@rafaelmello7557]

suddenly your videos shows up as a recommendation from youtube algorithm and it finally did a good goob. Hehe.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@sunnyblueskies6505]

I bought Locke & Key 1 based on this rec. I NEVER pitch books. This one was so bad it went straight into the circular file. Brand new too. I think I’m done with trying S. King and Joe Hill books. They just are not what I’m looking for. Thanks for the review though. To each their own.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

No way!! What didnt you like ? But yes everyone is different. Which horror book is your favorite?

[@sunnyblueskies6505]

OMGGitsCAROL - It was like watching a reeeeelly bad, formulated “horror” movie. Yano - ones where the helpless chick always runs and then trips and falls when the guy with the axe is chasing her. It just didn’t hit me right at any time. As for my favorite... I’m still searching. I just don’t scare easily. I guess the one that’s stuck with me all this time is the first horror/thriller I read when I was 11 (my friend brought it to my house one night during a sleepover). Helter Skelter kept me awake for days with the lights on in my room. I think what made it so unbearable is that it was all real. Horrific details in reality is worse to me than any fiction. And at that age, you remember what steals a little piece of your naïveté. Up until that point, I had no idea of depraved inhumanity.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Going to check it out! Not sure if you finished the end of locke and key but the later editions and ending (at least to me) made up for the beginning. Gets crazier as the series progress but i'm absolutely going to check out your recommendation!

[@billkeon880]

Love your videos. Don’t ever worry about the jerks or haters

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

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[@pattireinheimer5612]

Oh my gosh! What a beautiful edition of Jane Eyre!! Who published that gorgeous thing?

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Penguin deluxe editions :)

[@eiram4214]

Hi i'm your new subbie. Hope you always make a video about books, (new books, horror, mystery, thriller, romance, tragic love story) thank you😘

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

I’ll be making one next, thank you ! 💗

[@eiram4214]

@@OMGGitsCAROL thank you so much💋💕

[@MrBears1987]

Cool picks... Totally different suggestions....

[@ShaBellaa]

Perfume the movie is amazing

[@marysalmon2367]

pet semetery just read it really late I know and it gave me bad dreams. But I liked it and highly recommend. and of coure the Shining by King.

[@mercy20tbir]

I realize this is a two-year-old video, but loved your recommendations and OMG that Lord of the Flies copy is gorgeous!!!

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

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[@gerardinebetancourt1246]

omg love this video im subscribing right now

[@JeyM10M]

Great recommendations! I loved that you mentioned Jane Eyre! Jane Eyre is probably my favourite classic, and that bookcover is so gorgeous, makes me want to get that edition just for the sake of having it! I read Perfume when I was around 13 or 14, and I pretty much hated it, but I think it was because my mind wasn't old enough to get into it. I might read it again. I might be wrong but... it that a Mr Darcy statue I see behind you?? :o

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Hehe it is !! I have a video showing the statue and all of his beauty 😍

[@JeyM10M]

@@OMGGitsCAROL awesome! 😍😍

[@GoreGraveBass]

I just finished reading Intercepts by T.J. Payne. It was very disturbing at some parts and is very grotesque.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Ooooo adding that to my list!!

[@Sponez16]

Shoot I don’t read classics like that. I would have never read Heart of Darkness if it wasn’t a school assignment. Also what’s the nursing like in southwest, more opportunity or super competitive? 🤔

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Lately I haven’t been reading classics that much either 😅 and Nursing in the southwest, at least where I am, is wayyy better. So many open positions compared to NYC

[@gupmitallaica681]

Edgar Allan Poe 🖤you're right where u said you can't read horror without edgar allan poe. 🖤

[@kikibe1960]

My favorite author of horror fiction would be H. P. Lovecraft. I also love all the books by British author Adam Nevill, for example THE RITUAL.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

HP lovecraft is a wizard with words 😍

[@Christmas0003]

I agree with you carol.. Lots of love

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

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[@BillySummers584]

Super pretty. Cool books too. ✌️

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

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[@katiemaki5740]

I own Perfume the movie. I love the movie. I didnt know it was a book. I'll have to get it.

[@dearcrybaby1280]

It’s 2020 and lock and key has a show now it’s a good show but I have a feeling the Graphic novel is better

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

I still have to watch it! 😊

[@jenazminbaez8717]

Loved this 😍❤️

[@Kade_Kapes]

Joe Hill is actually Stephen King’s son. You probably know that already but whatevs.

[@cuddleanimates]

Sorry I'm late thanks you have another subscriber!!!!

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

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[@amberlynn6923]

Yes. I agree with you. There will be elitists everywhere. Even when it comes to books u_u. Even if some of my favorite books gets only 3 stars, I wouldn't care less.

[@LennySpring]

Absolutely no shade, but you can always find the time to read if you want to. Not saying you have to, it’s just that I disagree with the statement of not having enough time. There are audiobooks that you can listen to while washing the dishes or cleaning the house, and there is a possibility to read on the train on your way to work etc etc etc

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

For sure, my point wasn’t really about that - more about not feeling pressured to read certain books if you don’t want to. But honestly, when I am under stress its hard to focus on a book. Everyone is different though :)

[@LakshmiJayashankar]

Lovely videos.. beautifully explianed.. love ur cute reactions 😙

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

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[@ohpiehere8989]

Thx ❤️

[@Countravendark]

I am so going to buy these books😃, your hair is very beautifull

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Thank you!! I have since cut my hair 😭😭 waiting for it to grow back

[@alanscouser]

I WRITE them.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

So cool 😎

[@davidyendall2309]

G’day the book to read is It Stephen King great read

[@salmanour9359]

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[@OMGGitsCAROL]

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[@soledadcobain]

I love your video

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

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[@stalecupcake7394]

I SAW PERFUME IN THE THUMBNAIL AAAAA that book fucked me up. boy howdy.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Right ?! The end was insane 😂

[@karamarie6781]

Please try to ignore people's negativity. Not worth burning the calories over! Thank you for this video.

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

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[@fendrbender]

Aaa I love this.

[@vanshikanaidu7216]

I love thiss ❤️

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Thank you 😊

[@kirstyalexander5615]

I subscribed

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Thank you !! 😊

[@bellarose5877]

666 likes!!!

[@brandibirkhimer9477]

Lets talk about that cute little squirl

[@OMGGitsCAROL]

Hahaha!! Best tea buddy 😂

[@Hottsauce188]

Love the recommendations. All your videos are so enjoyable