Week 40! Birthday Book Shopping, Stephen King Book Club Poll, And More

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[@AlanOwe]

Currently reading We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

[@nl3064]

K... I read that a few years ago. Totally, utterly indifferent to it. Do not understand the love for it.

[@leonhard1104]

we had it in English class. its iconic!

[@nl3064]

@@leonhard1104 🙄

[@monicasdesignprocess]

No, there truly isn't any better day than drinking coffee and buying books 😄

[@MokeleMbembeLives]

Excellent, EXCELLENT choices!

[@thomasgibbs838]

The Terror has a tv show which is amazing aswell!

[@CarolAttrux]

Happy belated birthday, Nick. Sounds like you had a great day! I appreciate how you have expanded your reading. Thanks for sharing.

[@nolanbanfitch5070]

The terror has a great TV adaptation

[@devildriverrule111]

The Terror is glorious. Some people find it a bit slow, but it's worth the effort.

[@BookSquirrelUK]

Hanson🤩I would love to see them live! They’re awesome.

[@SirWonderBeard]

Again runs to get popcorn 😊

[@BINO1986]

That old edition of the Silmarillion is absolutely gorgeous, great find! 📖 My top 5 favourite authors of all time would definitely include Charles Bukowski, H. P. Lovecraft and Chuck Palahniuk, but then again, it's so hard to choose.

[@jasonable2313]

The Terror is an excellent read. So is his Carrion Comfort, but for me Terror tops it. Enjoy!

[@madworld1962]

Happy belated birthday!!

[@booksaresick]

Thank you!!

[@CindyP21]

I just finished Kavelier and Clay! So so good!

[@quinncrochet19]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

[@phyycxis1159]

perfect birthday activity 👌 I'll always love getting books and various herbal teas it really is that simple.

[@jakeh5997]

In the U.S., we also have this Monday off for Indigenous Peoples’ Day/Columbus Day.

[@Elizkleincaz]

Actually, it's kind of mixed. It's an optional holiday, so a lot of people don't have the day off.

[@Stillworking1]

Happy belated birthday! From Buffalo here - thanks for the Hamilton bookstore names! When in Buffalo be sure to visit “Savers” - there’s 2 - one in the town of Amherst and one in Orchard Park! Enjoy! 💥

[@melissaaugust7016]

I went to Sleepy Hollow NY with my mom this year, It was a fun time. Cute little town

[@Rebecca-le9hn]

Several years ago, I had the pleasure of seeing Octavia Butler and Samuel Delany together at an authors event. Parable of the Sowers has a very timely passage. Hope you see it.

[@zaharris]

There’s a setting on your Kindle to show the cover of whatever you’re reading when it’s off instead of whatever random picture it shows. I like it way more that way, and then you could show it in your videos!

[@jamesfarkas6443]

Remember to pick up Franny and Zooey next time you go out book shopping👀

[@thomasceneri867]

That’s one of my favorite books! It had such an influence on my youth!

[@booksaresick]

On it ;)

[@rebeccaaguilar3361]

Happy Birthday 🎉 I am currently reading The Haunting of Hill House and The Picture of Dorian Gray

[@quinnmantecon8661]

You should read something wicked this way comes by ray bradbury it’s so good. Your vibe I feel

[@mahmudahmed7376]

this format really suits me

[@ЕленаЛобашова-й2щ]

Nick thank you so much for your videos from Russia! 🙂I enjoy them so much! And happy birthday!!!!!! You definitely chose the Best way to celebrate it! 👍🎁🎉

[@booksaresick]

Glad you like them!

[@rileyaware]

Reading The Exorcist for the first time! Really enjoying it so far!

[@BrianNewell-t3i]

Thanks for talking about 11/22/63 so much. I’m am currently reading and loving it. It’s also my first King! It’s just been a really fun adventure

[@jazminhayes5275]

Currently reading Fairy Tale by Stephen King, my first Stephen King book and I’m loving it!!

[@ellasolenne4561]

omg if you've never heard of the Sackler family you are in for a wild ride my friend. also, i am about to finish Intermezzo and it's fantastic. I can see an argument for it being Rooney's best, although normal people is still my favorite. hope you enjoy and excited to hear your thoughts!

[@shawnlee220]

I love Sally Rooney. I hope you like her as well.

[@amritagayakwad6671]

its hard to put into words, but the book Magnetic Aura from Talesio completely changed my life. i recommend everyone reading this to read it

[@nolansneeder]

Dan Simmons! I know you don’t read a lot of sci-fi but Hyperion by Dan Simmons is one of my all time favorites.

[@johnmooney9403]

Hi Nick been watching your excellent channel for a bout a month. You have great taste in literature. Just purchased The Terror because of your recommendation. Thanks.

[@EllieBloo]

I’m reading The Terror too. It’s so good!

[@kiezehund]

Just purchased The Terror this past weekend on a recommendation by the barnes and noble worker. Cant wait to get into it.

[@jodilinberg1904]

I'm currently reading Salem's Lot for the first time! Just finished part one, and I'm super excited to keep reading!

[@cpg2198]

Just finished misery last week! Was my first Stephen King book

[@brunodupont8494]

I am actually reading Mr. Mercedes as my first King in a looong time

[@azchen]

Happy thanksgiving and happy birthday!!

[@nl3064]

Glad the fans chose Under The Dome to move on, at least for now. Been slowly making my way through it. Read about half as of now. Has some sloooow moments, but that's to be expected. At the moment, I would probably say it's my third favorite King novel, behind Joyland and Revival.

[@colbycoles6983]

Literally just finished reading the terror!

[@HeatherB81]

I just started The Stand by Stephen King… like, it’s lying in my lap and I’m about to open to the first page 🤗

[@ErinS58]

The best King book ever!! IMO Enjoy!!

[@wavaleebranch]

I’ve read so many of Dan Simmons’ work; I’m begging you to read his SUMMER OF NIGHT! One of my favorite horror classics! His HYPERION series is excellent too for SCI-FI.

[@bookum]

Happy belated Birthday and Thanksgiving! That Shining cover is really cool

[@ericabraham3973]

Any book by PRK is a gem. Empire of Pain is a beast. I would start with Say Nothing. Currently reading Snakehead by him.

[@Lmaoh5150]

Random recommendation cause I just read it and adored it: Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennon Two down on their luck Syracusans during the Peloponnesian War decide to start a production of Euripedes plays using the Athenian POW’s left to starve in a rock quarry as their performers. The catch of the book, is that the characters speak in a modern Irish dialect. I blew through it. Really economical storytelling. Very enjoyable.

[@pamarmstrong6909]

If you’re enjoying the Terror, you should read In the Kingdom of Ice by Hampton Sides. One of my favorite books.

[@lukedarealone]

The Terror by Dan Simmons is great! I watched the Show without knowing what it was (expecting some Horror Series but not knowing about the historical Context). Then i read the Book by Simmons and also some Non-Fiction about the Historic Backgrounds. Its just such a captivating Theme with the Cold and the Life threatening Nature of the whole Expedition.

[@ColtenL1129]

Billy Summers is such an underrated book. It always goes under peoples radar but it’s my personal favourite King book and one of my favourite books in general

[@XanaduCastle]

hey happy birthday. i really love the art on the intermezzo book. i dont know much about it but hopefully it might be something im into

[@ranhernan15]

I just finished Desperation and I actually really liked it. Now I’m reading the Lisa Marie Presley memoir

[@Mk7.5shelby]

The reissue for carrie is really cool too !

[@josephsecker402]

It’s a day off in the states too! It’s Columbus Day or as some call it Indigenous Peoples Day

[@annaascott]

Watching this early morning with a coffee whilst getting ready for the day = perfect. Also, I think you should absolutely start with Intermezzo because a. it's brilliant and b. I think you will enjoy it since it's a bit more "grown up" compared to her earlier works (which are also amazing obviously).

[@connerburnley65]

if you like Dan Simmons you have to check out my favorite Carrion Comfort.

[@josiepelham2179]

I wish Mr. Mercedes or under the dome would win. Such good reads!

[@gcpoulides]

Today is Columbus Day in the US and some people have off. Luckily I am one of these people. I started this video but I’m gonna save it for when I get to my Office tomorrow, side note, I almost bought that jacket last year, love it!

[@Alfred_51]

Hi Nick. Just downloaded The Terror on your recommendation.

[@biteofdog]

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. Those might be fungus flies/gnats, they are related to fruit flies. Fungus flies happen when your house plants have soggy soil because summer time is gone and the soil is no longer drying out as fast. So basically, stick your finger in the soil to feel that it is dried out before you water again to prevent fungus flies. I have too many houseplants (50+), so fungus flies are my enemy. I've been focused on reading Just Kids by Patti Smith and A Game of Thrones (first time reading) and they are fantastic books so far.

[@Jodi9810]

Belated happy birthday and happy Thanksgiving! (Yes, US Thanksgiving is always the 4th Thursday in Nov.) That Carrie cover looks familiar - I think it might have been the edition I read back in the '70s or early '80s. 😄I think you'll like Parable of the Sower - I thought it was pretty terrifying and depressing in a way, but very interesting and well-written. Thanks for mentioning the Kavelier & Clay book - I hadn't heard of it but now it's added to my TBR.

[@stevensickles2872]

Have you read or plan on reading any Percival Everett? Heard awesome things I am looking forward to diving into “James” soon

[@kramkram07]

Currently reading Sun House by David James Duncan and A Coney Island of the Mind by Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Enjoying them both thoroughly!

[@davidwhalen5702]

i’m reading tomorrow tomorrow and tomorrow right now and i’ve just gotten at the part where my heart gets broken and i won’t be able to recover🥳🥳🥳

[@nicolejohn5407]

I'm currently reading Stephen Kings It as well as The eyes are the best part by Monika Kim for a book club pick!

[@VillesPoisionGirl]

I would love to recommend to you my top 3 favorite Stephen King novels to potentially add to your future TBR! Under the Dome, Needful Things, and It!

[@thomasceneri867]

The Sackler family is a huge pharmacy company that was responsible for the opioid crisis, making it very easy to get them from doctors who get paid enormous bonuses to hawk them. Kavalier is about comic books, I believe.😊 The Terror is also a tv miniseries with Ciaran Hinds.

[@brad-x8l]

"New Book Energy!"

[@rhosangharad1666]

Do check out the limited series of The Terror when you're done with the book, it's outstanding!

[@rhosangharad1666]

Also Happy Birthday!!! 🎉🎉

[@josephsecker402]

For me it’s tea and books

[@HhhCtbybybh]

awesome video

[@ryananditon]

Reading Kav and Clay right now! Only 50 pages in but hope you get to it soon! He's a very prolific writer, hope you get to it soon

[@ice5010]

I have Kavalier and Clay! Haven't started it yet but I almost never hear anyone talk about it Also currently reading Salem's Lot for the first time. Want to read before watching the new movie

[@thomasceneri867]

I think that it’s not talked about now because it’s an old book.

[@ice5010]

@@thomasceneri867 i guess that's valid. I'm just late to the party

[@lovelyman28]

I loved Mr. Mercedes. Fun and disturbing.

[@chunk50498]

I love the channel! My only critique is I wish there was a little less Stephen King books.

[@a.h.a.5589]

HANSON!!!!!!!

[@bestest_mensch]

I’m reading Between Two Fires just now and the lengthy fight scenes are starting to rip my knitting

[@Thrilledtobereading]

Just started reading “The Book of Doors” and I already think you’d like it 👍🏻👍🏻

[@michellevogt4530]

Started Clown in a Cornfield today

[@Dipesh_GamerTotalplay]

you got a new sub!

[@robthekoopa]

Do we have the same birthday? Mine’s on the 13th! Happy Birthday man! Sick books. My older brother got me both Shogun books by James Clavell, stoked.

[@italomendez4400]

I just started watching the OC after Adam Brody's new romcom in Netflix, and I've got to say I hate the opening lol. Happy bday!

[@SanjaySanjayBhai-yd5wk]

this video’s take really clicks with some of the things I've been reading in the book Magnetic Aura from Talesio

[@Natikkumar-v9h]

good video yet again, I would only add for people to read 'Magnetic Aura' from Talesio helped me a tonnn

[@blackplastic420]

Squirmy and grubs❤

[@ravindramalche2831]

best!!!

[@josephsecker402]

Did you read Sleeping Beauties by King and his son? That’s what I’m reading now!

[@kavitapayak753]

i can't believe no one on youtube is talking about magnetic aura from Talesio

[@BarbaraBoholm]

Nick i am easily scared when it comes to horror,a real softy... What would you suggest if one would start reading stephen king,where should i start? Love your videos,my happy place!!!

[@reading_fastandslow]

Fairy Tale would be good! Or if you want to read light horror from a different author, We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson.

[@strizy]

I really don't get how people read multiple books at a time, I have a hard enough time reading one book lol

[@danhamilton7990]

Am currently reading The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk Very good She has won the Nobel prize for literature and the International Booker Prize for Drive Your Plow Over The Bones Of The Dead Try her, you’ll like her Read a great book called The House In The Cerulean Sea by T J Klune

[@megandwyer9429]

God I loved Hanson till 2020 when they got weird politically

[@AmitKumar-r1l4e]

if you're seeing this comment, it might be a sign to read 'Magnetic Aura' from Talesio ❤️

[@HoldenSchafer]

Hilarious coincidence! I also just picked up Empire of Pain yesterday! Definitely intimidating, but I'm excited to get started.

[@HoldenSchafer]

AND Intermezzo! xD

[@MichaelNick-c5i]

I recommend you give the Holy Bible a read, even if you don’t believe it’s the truth, it is the best story ever told. I love your videos! God bless you 😊 Also Happy Birthday Brother!

[@ToothBrain]

Hey Nick! Did you get a chance to look into The Vermin Sleep? If you’re looking for an easily digestible horror novella on a day you might be in a slump, The Vermin Sleep will remedy that slump! 🐀🔨🩸💀 4.18 🌟 | 51 Ratings on GoodReads!