trying to scare myself reading horror (new tattoo, bad news, horror movies, reading vlog)

[@buddyknight2984]

Thank you for sharing what’s going on with your personal life, and believe me when I say you are not alone and we’ve all been there one time or another. I actually just started with a new company and in a field I never thought I’d work in and I LOVE IT. It’s so rewarding and it feels so great being able to help others so I’m very happy I found my place and get to work with the people I do. Like you said big believer in everything happens for a reason, one door closes so another one can open. It may take a week or months or a year but it will happen you just gotta ride the wave and push through until it does. ❤

[@TalkBooksWithBri]

I appreciate you opening up about how you’re feeling at your career crossroads!!! You’re so brave to be so authentic and vulnerable and I’m right there with you. ❤

[@bookinhand_]

@@TalkBooksWithBri thank you Bri 🥲🫶🏻

[@demonbadger86]

I need to stop watching these videos... my TBR is hitting the point of "will need to read 18 hours a day for 30 years" levels.

[@omalleysmith9100]

I can only speak for myself; but what makes a book creepy or scary or freaks me out is the element of plausibility. Like, if the characters or scenarios or whatever COULD actually exist in real life - then its ON. However, if there are too many flights of fancy or demands on my suspension of disbelief then I get "meh" about it. Good for you for being self aware enough to realize you are yearning for some change in your job. Listening to your soul will never steer you wrong. P.S. None of us have it all figured out, you are not alone in that. Best of luck!

[@brittanysbookburrow5237]

Thank you for being vulnerable about your career journey. It helps people more than you know! 💕

[@ShellyLinder]

Just found your channel today and love it! Don’t let the No’s get you down. Every NO gets you closer to the YES.…. and the YES, WILL BE RIGHT WHERE YOU BELONG ❤

[@bookinhand_]

@@ShellyLinder 🥹🫶🏻 thank you so much!!

[@ShellyLinder]

@@bookinhand_ you are very welcome ♥️

[@craftybeldam]

New follower here! I’ve really enjoyed binging your content since yesterday. I’ve been feeling the exact same way you have about my work and I totally agree things happen for a reason. Much love ❤

[@victoriasampley]

William got me with that twist too! I loved it! And I also thought the same about Incidents Around the House. Huge flip for me!

[@carrielynn6399]

I’m in the same situation with my career. I’ve been in it for 18 years though and I worry about my retirement which is tied with this career. I want out though. I wish you all the best. And your book reviews are so good! I add something to my TBR after every video. ❤

[@toxicsugarart2103]

Yesss PA 2+3 are peak!!

[@shellkay]

Just sending you hugs & deep breaths…all will work out as it’s meant to. Hopefully your reading & this channel are helping.

[@bookinhand_]

@@shellkay yes! It's been super fun ❤️you all are the best. Thanks for the words and hugs 🫶🏻

[@janetgarcia1877]

The edge of the stairs!

[@halleylong9212]

I'm brand new to your channel but just wanted to comment you have quickly become one of the favorites.

[@bookinhand_]

@@halleylong9212 hi!! Thank you so much for!! I really appreciate it !! 🫶🏻🥹

[@lizc2187]

My exact thoughts on Incidents Around The House. I also thought Bella was about 5.

[@Galaxia7]

25:35 i've never even heard of that car before and it's the second booktuber video *in the same day* I listen to talking about a Kia Soul! Hope that's not why YT recommended you to me lmao

[@johnscardina6718]

I really like your videos. Nice tattoos! I feel for what you’re going through, I have PTSD and bad depression. I’ve been in therapy for years. Im 57 and starting a new career. It’s very difficult to maneuver through life when your mind and body make it hard to push forward. I can see you are a strong woman and I feel you have good support from Luke. Sometimes life beats you up a little bit, but it’s only to make you stronger to handle the next chapter. I need to start reading again. You’re motivating me!

[@bookinhand_]

@@johnscardina6718 thank you so much for all Of the above! Definitely getting stronger from all of this, even if it doesn't feel like it some days lol 😂🫶🏻

[@MiaK1999]

Added all of these to my TBR! I am going through the exact same situation in my employment at the moment and needed to hear this today, we will get through this!

[@bookinhand_]

@@MiaK1999 yes we will ! 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@Spookythings-r5g]

Know how you feel! In the same situation! I’m waiting for it something big to happen. Trying to keep positive. Keep up with the book suggestion. (Fun escape)

[@Sofia-ib4hb]

I'm kinda in the same situation you described, been feeling pretty miserable in my job, even though I really enjoy my work environment and my team. I'm now looking to change jobs and maybe even career. I know it feels like you've already invested so much time in what you're doing now, but given that we have to work until we're old 😩 you're still very much in the beginning of your career life, it's not too late to change areas and especially try new things! Hope things get better soon! 🎃

[@BeckStitchesEverything]

Always love your videos - and wanted to say I 100% feel your career struggle right now. I’m also a decade into a career that I can’t see myself doing for another 20…yet I have no idea what my next move will be. Listen to your heart, and things will work out how they should. It’s just so scary to make a big change.

[@bookinhand_]

@@BeckStitchesEverything 🫶🏻🫶🏻🥰 we'll figure it out!

[@alexaproffitt4640]

I love your dog so much!!! 💜😄

[@KerriHughes]

Sending sm love and positive vibes, ive been exactly where you are and it took a while, but i eventually found my way so hopefully you find yours too ❤❤❤

[@bookinhand_]

@@KerriHughes thank you, I appreciate the kind words 🥹❤️ trying to be hopeful and positive!

[@orkosubmarine]

that tattoooooooooooooooo 😍also hearing you talk about owning a bookstore hits so hard with me; in my dream world, I would love to work and own a book exchange with maybe a little sandwich counter. I love the idea of having a little knitting/craft area...oh to dream 😭

[@bookinhand_]

@@orkosubmarine yes 😅🥲🫶🏻

[@deedeedennis9186]

I feel EXACTLY what you are going through with your career path. I have been at my job for 6 years and I want to do something else…but I’m so intimidated because the thought of starting over at 32 is terrifying. But when I ask myself the question you asked yourself (“will I regret staying/not changing?”), the answer is yes for me too. I have no idea what that would look like, though, and that’s a scary thought. I’m sorry you are going through this too…thank you for sharing…it’s nice to know I’m not alone in these feelings even though I wish all of us could find fulfilling paths. I think if we get out of our comfort zones little by little, we will show ourselves that we can go outside the bounds we’ve set in our minds. Like how you mentioned you’ve been lifting weights for 2 years but now you’re training for a 5k…I’m doing the exact same thing right now. I’m a weight lifter too and I’m intimidated as all hell by running, but I joined a run club and just started doing it (after months of internal debate, of course lol). I think it’s really cool that you’re venturing outside of your own expectations even in that seemingly small way, and I think that can translate to other aspects of our lives. Anyway, all that to say that you are absolutely not alone in your feelings and even though I’m just a random on stranger on the internet, I genuinely hope you can find the encouragement and support to figure out the path (or paths!) that will lead you to fulfillment. (Also love your tattoo!!)

[@bookinhand_]

@@deedeedennis9186 what a great note, thank you so much 🫶🏻❤️

[@emilykestrel5446]

I’m both a Swifty and a horror fan…just all around intense.😂

[@BookishNookish]

Peyton, you are so awesome for doing what you do on booktube and for sharing your journey with us. Just gotta keep on keeping on. Am on a similar journey so understand how difficult it can be but I hope things start falling into place for you soon. Your book tat is my fave but love the new one too!!! Just finished Artificial Wisdom on your rec and I can't wait to read Rest Stop. Hope you have a good reading week!

[@bookinhand_]

@@BookishNookish 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🥹❤️

[@TalkBooksWithBri]

Your new tattoo 😍😍😍😍

[@gingerdoll]

IATH gave me similar vibes to Come Closer in a way (I liked Come Closer more), but I was so sick of reading "Daddo" by like page 80

[@Xemlo]

I read William at the beginning of October - I am stoked more people are reading it!!! That was a heck of a trip, and I did NOT see that twist coming. That book creeped me out soooooo much! It was so good, and so quick to read. Could not stop thinking about it, so much that I ended up buying a copy for my library. I think that would be a great spooky season re-read.

[@bookinhand_]

@@Xemlo yes! Agree 100%!!

[@cloudyskye4850]

Change is hard and it kinda sucks. Even when it's good change there's something about it that sucks. What whole heartedly sucks is the job market right now. My partner tracked his stats on his last job hunt and he applied to a thousand plus jobs. It's rough. But he wound up with a job he loves. It's hard, but the work has to be done and the work is the hardest part. While the work is going, focus on yourself, your care, what you enjoy doing or the work will consume you and you'll feel more and more lost. It's going to be scary, but you're brave. You got this.

[@bookinhand_]

@@cloudyskye4850 yes ! Thank you for this, so true ❤️🫶🏻

[@mangographics225]

Everything we choose to do, no matter how wonderful can grow slow and loose it's invigorating qualities. Your a young beautiful, intelligent woman with lots of endeavors as possibilities - don't be so hard on yourself! Embrace your inner being and delight in who you are!!

[@bookinhand_]

@@mangographics225 thank you! 🥹❤️

[@mslafave5689]

The scariest book I have ever read is the one I am listening to now: Nuclear War - A Scenario, by Annie Jacobson. It is a near second-by-second scenario of what would happen in the event of a nuclear attack. Basically, the world would end in less than a half hour, and the survivors would end up envying the dead. The book is well researched, and the details are granular. This is not a book of fiction. I have read The Road by Cormac McCarthy, I Am Legend by Richard Matheson, and Salem’s Lot by Stephen King. All terrified me, especially at night. One of the scariest horror movies I’ve seen is 30 Days of Night. Not sure if there is a book by the same title.

[@bookinhand_]

@@mslafave5689 I've been listening to that too!! It's so good and horrifying 🫨🥴

[@averageamericanjz]

Hello! just recently came across your channel as I’m always looking for my next horror fix. I was curious if you’ve read the following and recommend any of these since can’t decide which to start first. they are : Boys in the Valley (supposedly the scariest book of the year ), maeve flower, how to sell a haunted house, camp damascus, or american rapture. or Brainwyrms by rumfitt Thank you for getting me inspired to start reading so far ! you’re definitely my favorite horror literature reviewer. I did start William auto book and it’s a lot of fun. thanks for any feed back !

[@bookinhand_]

@@averageamericanjz boys in the valley is great! I haven't gotten to the other recs yet but soon! So many books! 🫶🏻🥰

[@averageamericanjz]

@@bookinhand_ All I hear about it is that its the 'scariest' novel of the year. I hope so! I'm reading American Rapture then I'll start Boys. Thanks for the feedback! I'm working on my own horror novel, but hitting some writers block. Also did you end up watch The Substance (you mentioned it in one of your videos), it's not to be missed!

[@bookinhand_]

@ i actually watched it last night, so Wild !!

[@cinnamongeeksout]

Greg!!!

[@bookinhand_]

@@cinnamongeeksout bingo !! 🐸

[@cinnamongeeksout]

@@bookinhand_ OTGW is one of my favorite shows!!

[@Kif_Lee]

Slow gamer girlies unite! Playing Persona 5 since 2021 😅

[@bookinhand_]

@@Kif_Lee hell yeah!!

[@raysha9932]

Incidents around the house was so lame for me it could be because i listened to the audiobook and it was from a perspective of a little girl maybe the voice was just comical to me im going to give it a try thru reading and lets see how my mind is changed if it is

[@erincosta898]

I just finished this yesterday and totally agree.

[@raysha9932]

@ everybody is saying its so scary i found it lacking so much im going to give it another try maybe by reading it instead of listening to it it does something

[@MayMayW17]

Hmmm I didn’t realize she was 8 in Incidents Around the House. Somehow missed that but yeah thought she was maybe 5-6 years old

[@churlhurl]

I want to see the substance so bad!!!

[@Nmbr1fan]

I think I like horror because my life has always been very safe and happy, so I seek out adrenaline and a safe kind of unsafety to get the adrenaline going. And If having a life that's too good is what's wrong with me for liking horror, I'll happily take it 😂

[@bookinhand_]

EXACTLY !!

[@ChanelChapters]

I feel like humanity is gonna end up destroyed by AI, we’ve all seen terminator and yet the world is pumping out advanced AI robots, how do you think that’s gonna end?

[@bigkinggorilla8095]

This Luke guy sounds like quite the cynic about movie marketing.