Top 10 DARK Books of 2024 | Backlist

[@lissavanhouten6628]

Flowers in the Attic was such a creepy family horror.

[@saraevans9284]

Flowers in the Attic was HUGE when I was a preteen and everyone my age read it, so I did too. Required reading to "fit in." So it's strange to think there are people out there (obviously very much younger than I am) who haven't read it. I'm going to have to try Rainbirds and Night's Edge. Love your reviews and suggestions!

[@socaltoobie8984]

Right?!!! I SO remember reading that book when I was in high school and it really stuck with me!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Yeah I missed it as a preteen! I actually didn't read horror back then

[@KatAnne17]

Same. I read all three in Middle School.

[@bookishfairygodmother]

Bah!! So many books I want to read because of you!!! :)

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Look forward to seeing which one you pick up

[@nevskislake]

I am adding so many of these to my TBR. Excellent video!

[@DCSinUSA]

Margaret Atwood is a favorite of mine but never read Cat’s Eye. A definite for my tbr. Several others, including Rainbirds, sound intriguing. Thank you for championing lesser-known works.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I hope you enjoy it

[@TheMike28212]

Great video! I'm most interested in reading Moon Lake as I have been wanting to try more Lansdale. As for dark fiction backlist books I've read so far this year, my favorites are Maggie's Grave, All the Sinner's Bleed, In the Woods, and a reread of Lovecraft Country. 🎃

[@JohnSaxon-vw5vi]

Thank you for adding to my huge tbr list so I can give a apple 🍎 to my teacher lol 😂

[@Maeve_Ever_Books]

Adding Rainbirds to my future reading. 😊

[@Darrkness]

I love your top ten lists. So many great ones in this. Night's Edge sounds a little like A Dowry Of Blood which i also enjoyed.🎃

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Dowry was another good one

[@maxturgeon89]

I've read a few Atwood short stories, but no novels yet. I recently got a copy of Cat's Eye, so maybe I should start there! Also, the premise of The Secret History reminds me of HBO's The White Lotus.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I might have to look up that show

[@josephiyeke8946]

Awww Rainbird sounds like a heavy book that’s probably too close to real life for comfort for me, I’ll add it to the list lol

[@coleenmorgan431]

I've really liked the 2 Joe R Lansdale books I've read so I'm definitely putting Moon Lake on my list. Also Raindrops sounds good. My favorite dark fiction blacklist books I've read this year are Supernatural Enhancements by Edgar Cantero and The Tooth Fairy by Graham Joyce. Great video as always

[@ralphmarrone3130]

The Tooth Fairy was fabulous.

[@ErynnWilson]

Wonderful recommendations LLAP 🖖

[@teslagoth9401]

Glad you like Poppy Z!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Me too!

[@ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk]

So many books and so little time! The groaning tbr. Best wishes and happy reading.

[@Montie-Adkins]

I did not read Flowers in the Attic but an old girlfriend did and described the basics to me. Yikes!

[@Deosis]

Haven't heard of almost any of these books, but then again I don't really venture much in this genre. Should give Flowers in the Attic a try at some point. Battle Royale is crazy though, I've been reading several different genres when it comes to manga.

[@Millie.C]

Excited about the upcoming videos 🎃 Bloom is a book I am still raving about, I just loved how it draws you in with the cottagecore vibe and then... 🙀🙀

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Such a good one!

[@shakodeycarson9253]

Great list!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thanks!

[@Tetsujin-28]

BLOOM! Great read. (Cottage Core) A Botanical Daughter (Noah Medlock) Gothic vibe. American Rapture (C.J. Leede) arrived today (library). 🕷🕸🕷🕸🕷🕸

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Yes!

[@karinscott4455]

Thanks for the TBR adds. Currently finishing up "The Strain" by del Tori and Hogan,. great for Halloween season!

[@Rodriguezkuba80]

your recomendations are just great!!

[@zacharyrome3432]

The Lifetime movie version of Flowers in the Attic truly brings it to life and makes it even more creepy and skin crawling .

[@Zugzug386]

My TBR list is every growing but one I see in there and have not gotten to in this theme is The Silence of Bones by Jun Hur. Bloom and Rainbirds sound like wonderful adds to my list Thank you :) 🎃

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I've been thinking about trying that one

[@birgitaushamburg]

I am so glad I already added "Rainbirds" to my TBR atfter you mentioned it in an earlier video. It seems I can't go wrong with that one! One of the creepiest and darkest books I read this year so far was a thriller novel that leaned heavily into the horror genre, "Games for Dead Girls" by Jen Williams. I read it in February, I think, and it still haunts me!😯 Thanks for all the recommendations!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I hope you enjoy Rainbirds

[@AntisocialAuntie]

I like that you are doing these early! Gives me time to make a wishlist and borrow some before the end of the year 😁🧡🖤🎃

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Yay thanks

[@unhingedwoman]

Loved Nights Edge so much!

[@ariannadunham8839]

I’m a little late here, but if you haven’t read Out by Natsuo Kirino yet, it’s a great Japanese horror/thriller. It’s dark, gritty, explores class and gender in Japan, and has very strong characters.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I'm hoping to read readtl that one in the coming year

[@severianconciliator1862]

Two vampire novels I recommend to everyone are Vampire Tapestry by Suzy Charnas and Some of Your Blood by Theodore Sturgeon.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Appreciate the recs

[@susanmahaffey2356]

I’ve just “met” you. I don’t know what to think of your top ten… I like Joe R. lansdale so I will check it out. I do read lots of horror and mysteries besides thrillers that are on the dark side. Regardless, I have subscribed and find this interesting. Happy trick or treat!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thanks for subscribing

[@geoffdenham5063]

Just realized I just received that book behind you: The delicate dependencies. About to start it and wondering what u thought about it?

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I really enjoyed it

[@socaltoobie8984]

Teen me feels so validated that Flowers in the Attic made this list!! 🌸🌼🏠 🎃👻

[@joewatts9132]

rainbirds sounds good. I liked the game Heavy Rain even though it has its flaws, I enjoyed it.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

It's so good

[@the_eerie_faerie_tales]

I recently re-read The Delicate Dependency after a decade and it was just as good as the first time... even though I knew the "big reveal" I would still question myself because there are very few hints given... I was like wait no maybe I don't injure what's going on 😆 well done. If anyone here likes historical vampire stories that focus on the knowledge acquired from living for centuries rather than seduction and k!ll!ngs, highly recommend!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I definitely need to reread it!

[@the_eerie_faerie_tales]

@TheShadesofOrange first read was physical then re-read was Audible audiobook.. really good!

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