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@TheBookGraveyard Haha, it's absolutely a memory I look back on at laugh at. What's even better is that the teacher that stayed behind took the kids that didn't go to the bowling alley. The first time I went up to I went up, I tripped over my own feet and cracked my jaw right off the ball. Needless to say, physical activity has never been my strong point, haha! As for the book, it's definitely a mess. There were a lot of great threads, but they never ended up coming together, and it just felt like a complete dud with almost all of them.

@andrewcrow1031 Hi Andrew! Thanks for watching, as always! Yes, unfortunately, it wasn't a great read. I wasn't expecting anything spectacular, but I was hoping for more fast-paced fun. I don't mind when a story is cheesy, but I still need it to be at least coherent. I'm surprised I've never heard of the author, either, especially with a title like, "Mother kills children and self" as your only other work. But, perhaps this was written as a sort of "what do I do now" thing after the surprise success of his first novel. I still plan on checking it out.

@@pointytoebro Friend is definitely a book to add to your library. I think it's a perfect horror story for both beginners and veterans to the genre. Ha, funny how that works! I did enjoy Frankenstein, and I love the existential melancholy, but I really feel that it would have been just a bit better if the monologs were constructed more as a conversation.

@@pointytoebro All the pieces of a great story were there, but it's as if the instructions were written in a different language. I really am disappointed because, as you said, a camp setting is a perfect outline for a horror story, especially a cheesy slasher one.

@@TheJericho1123 Ha, good one! Reminds me of a camp near my old house, Camp Ramsbottom.

I didn’t mean that I gave the book a bad review, my review was bad, i.e. awful!

@andrewcrow1031 Hey, Andrew! Sorry it's taken me a bit to get back to you, I've been a bit busy lately. I am on Goodreads! Same name as it is on here. I actually read your review, and it's great! Reviews don't need to be overly long or completely in depth all the time. Honestly, I really enjoyed how focused your review was and said everything I'd want to look for in a review! Don't sell yourself short; reviewing is hard. I don't feel like any of my reviews are very good because I feel like I'm constantly bouncing around on topics. But, I feel that the video would be a lot less authentic and engaging if it was just me reading a script. Keep your reviews going!

@@littlelibraryofhorrors Thanks Stephen; I’m used to writing scientific papers, not prose! I sent you a ‘friend’ request. Take care, Andrew

@andrewcrow1031 I'm sure your review is leagues better than any scientific paper I take a crack at, haha. I'll be sure to accept your request! Take care, Andrew!

@@littlelibraryofhorrorsThanks, take care!

@andrewcrow1031 Hi again, Andrew! Thanks so much for watching again! I've found Tremblay to be a one hit wonder for me. I LOVED A Head Full of Ghosts, but everything else has fallen flat in comparison. I don't mind an ambiguous ending, but at some point, it starts to feel like lazy writing. I'd rather you give me a bad ending I can dissect rather than nothing at all. I hope you enjoy The Entity more than I did. Like I said, the writing isn't bad, I just wanted something different. I'm sure you'll love Whalefall!

@@GrimSquirrel666 I bet it was rump, haha! That's a bit of a running joke I've noticed in some book groups.

@@littlelibraryofhorrors hahahahahaha thats hilarious I have to keep an eye out for that then haha

@@mikeanderson623 Back in business, baby!

@@andrewcrow1031 Greetings, Andrew! Hope you're fairing alright up in the north! Thanks so much for checking out the video. There's a book mentioned here, The Other Child, that seems interesting and is written by her. Have you heard of it? Cheers and a happy year of reading to you as well!

Hi, thanks for writing back. The weather here is OK, about 23F and sunny. How is it where you are? I checked the Toronto Public Library and they have one copy of The Other Child, which I can put on hold. Briefly, it’s about a couple who are restoring a Victorian mansion. There are rumours that evil lives there. The ghost of a child haunts them, calling to their unborn child (paraphrased). I just put some books on hold this morning so I think I will go and add this one now. I’ll let you know how it is. Take care!

@Anotherusernameistaken Ha, I've always felt more akin to Bandit, but I appreciate it! I'm very serious about my recommendations and my channel overall, so I really do try to put my all into a video. Happy New Year!

@GrimSquirrel666 That's so cool! I'm so happy to hear you bought something based on my opinion! I had set goals for twenty-four books the last three years, but when I didn't even come close, I was pretty hard on myself, and it just took the joy of reading away. So, I decided one book a month was something I could absolutely do, even in times when I'm taking a break. Happy New Year, Grim! I hope your holidays were just as great and here's to another year of videos!

@mikeanderson623 The fiends! Hope you enjoy, Mike!

@TheJericho1123 Any recommendations for a starting point in Agatha's work? I tried one book one time, but it didn't really click with me, and I stopped before I got too far.

@@littlelibraryofhorrors it's her first book that I have, I mostly hunt at thrift stores, so I`m lucky if I find something worthwhile.

@@zacharyconyers4691 I think hormones had a lot to do with it. That, and I was just really starting to learn that I had a mental illness.

It's definitely the little things that truly make a great cover!

@TheJericho1123 RED is FANTASTIC! It's such a heartbreaking but awesome tale of revenge. It's easily one of my favorites by him. I haven't seen the movie, though.

@@pointytoebro I'm thrilled that you loved this book. I just genuinely think that maybe I'm not... intelligent enough to fully grasp the prose? As I mentioned, it's not a knock towards Bradbury or how he writes; I just prefer a simpler prose. Charles was what the piece I needed to really start loving the story. I have depression myself, so I could really relate to a lot of his monologs and self perception. To me, that's where Bradbury really started to shine. When an author takes the time to sit their character down and let us take a deep dive into their psyche, I feel like that's where the real stories are and what the author is really trying to get out.

@littlelibraryofhorrors Charles was such a great character. Even his tendency to focus on his age when he's...45ish? That's a classic cognitive distortion of depression. Is he a little old? Yeah. Is it a big deal? Not nearly as much as he thinks it is. I also had the benefit of reading this one while on a beautiful road trip across the south West with my girlfriend. So I read a lot of this by flashlight in a cozy tent. I'm sure that elevated the experience at least a bit and gained it extra points lol

@pointytoebro I'm 35, and I find myself sort of struggling with the same thoughts. I know, it seems ridiculous to think mid thirties are old, but my body certainly feels the grasp of time with some things. That definitely will do it! Having an atmosphere like that is perfect for this kind of story. I remember reading Night of the Living Dummy in my closet with just a flashlight as a kid, and it was the first time a book ever gave me a nightmare.

@littlelibraryofhorrors 35's still plenty young, man. And reminiscing on Goosebumps is a good way to keep feeling youthful. I read most of Cry of The Cat from the 2000s series overnight with a flashlight as a kid. Good timesss

@@robtheroyal8968 I really hope you enjoy it!

@TheJericho1123 Haha, thankfully, Elsa loves my beard and is usually resting in it. You should definitely check out his work! As I mentioned, the prose can be a mouthful, but the characters are so vibrant and unique that it's worth pushing through.

@@mikeanderson623 I appreciate you always watching, Mike! Thanks a lot!

@pointytoebro It fluctuates, honestly. It really depends on what my brain wants to focus on at the time. This year, I'm on track to have about twenty books read, compared to last year, which was seven or eight. I've been doing my best to focus more on reading this year over other distractions.

@littlelibraryofhorrors I think I'm on my 17th, so also on track for 20, myself. Definitely hard to find the time, but I've been glad that I've been able to do a lot more lately

@GrimSquirrel666 I saw! I have "I, Strahd" that I also got this month.

@@GrimSquirrel666 I haven't seen a ton of movies, so I'm not really sure. It looks like it should have been a movie, that's for sure. I was psyched to find the ARCS, especially the Herbert! I'm also on Goodreads and love to see what authors have written through the years. I just thought Yarbro was maybe a one and done in the genre, but she's been a pretty big contributor. I'll have to read some of her work in the next year.

@@littlelibraryofhorrors haha yeah I imagine you when you say you've had a trip to the book shop just an elated look on your face while carrying out stacks of books haha yeah I'm waaaaay behind on reading stuff but I got a new job and so haven't had much time for it which is sad.

@davidsbookreviews4983 I really want to find a copy of Planet of the Apes and see what it's about. As I said, the older I get, the more interesting the concept seems to me. Glad I have at least one book in the series. Thanks for watching, David!

@@TheJericho1123 I love Splatterpunk, but extreme horror isn't for me. It has its place within horror, but I'm simply not a fan of it.

@davidsbookreviews4983 Thank you so much, David! That's so kind of you, and it means a lot to me! Wow, if you've read it twice, I'm sure I'll enjoy it at the very least! I subbed back to you and will be sure to check out some of your videos tomorrow! I agree, I think haul videos are a great way to learn about what's out there in different genres, and certain covers or titles can catch your eye and lead you to your new favorite book! Thanks so much for watching!

@@danielcorey2156 Thanks for clearing that up for me, Dan! I was a Stine reader all through grade school, so I unfortunately missed a lot of other greats during that time. But, I'm learning!

@@UncDroop Thank you so much! I know everyone loves the haul videos, but I enjoy the reviews more as I feel that I'm able to try and connect people with stories that might reach them on a personal level. I hope you enjoy the book!

@@d.christophertatum2936 Ha! I love that!

@@Iconicbudgie Thanks so much! Y'know, I think you're right. I think that's going to be the last read of the year for me. I'm gonna do it!

@@littlelibraryofhorrors be on the lookout, there's 13 books in the series.

​@@TheJericho1123Holy cow. Yea, like I said, I'm not a big series person, so I'll probably read the first just to see what's it's about, haha.

@ that’s good to hear, it’s a really good book.

@@TheJericho1123 That's amazing and means a lot! I really hope I've been able to help add some gems to your library.

@@GG_T.V. Thanks, GG! Glad to see you back!

@@johnnythepillpopper1974 I appreciate it, my friend! Thanks so much! 🤘

@@TheBookGraveyard Oh, man, I think you'll love it! Like I said, not at all what I was expecting, but totally worth it!

@@TheJericho1123 Let me know what you think of Frankenstein! I just read it for the first time at the beginning of the year and had mixed feelings. I was going to review it, but I feel like it's been done to death already. The Troop is excellent! Lots of atmosphere and tension with an insane climax.

@madlynx1818 Yes, The Other by Thomas Tryon! It's a fantastic novel, and yes, the movie is based on the book. Tryon was actually a very successful actor before being a writer. Good eye!

@@orihamz00 I'm happy to; thanks for watching!

@pointytoebro LOL, I didn't even think of that! Definitely a classic trope that needs a resurgence. BeeBee was awesome!

@@GrimSquirrel666 Ugh, it is! It's very heavy content wise throughout the story, but much like why I love Poe, Henstell does a superb job at portraying the more tragic side of love. Love, of course, is wonderful, but I feel that a lot of media fails to present the sacrifices that go along with it; he hurtful words and actions, the regrets, the fear of never feeling that same kind of love again. It's just an incredible book.

@@littlelibraryofhorrors yeah wow sounds amazing.

@bryanfarrell2029 Thanks so much, Bryan! Yes, a detail I forgot to mention is that Deadly Friend by Wes Craven is based on this book. I've never seen the movie myself, so I'll have to go check it out! Thanks so much for watching!

@@orihamz00 Of course! I appreciate you giving my video your time and attention!

@GrimSquirrel666 Thank you! I love Junji Ito's work. I always grab a new shirt of his if I see it. Ha, I've seen The Ritual so many times by so many authors. It's just a name like Whipping Boy is such an odd thing to have two different people come up with. Definitely expand your search area if you can! I try to stay within an hour's drive of my town. It's also a good idea to make friends with the bookkeeper! They tend to be very friendly and knowledgeable. Haha, he definitely had a surprised look on his face when I walked up with the first stack. He said, "Well, I see you found a couple that you like." Even my sister's eyes bugged a little when she saw what I had.

@@littlelibraryofhorrors ah yeah I watched the Netflix series and read some of the books...nightmares hahaha but its great. yeah the whipping boy is quite an unusual title indeed for it to be twice haha yeah where I used to live there were heaps of second hand book stores i used to go to that had a great selection, one of them closed when the man out of the couple had passed away and his wife didnt want to handle the bookshop alone. I dunno what they did with it in the end. the other one is still going but its like a 1 and half hour to two hour trip so probably not possible at this stage which is a shame. I definitely have to do some searching though. haha I bet you made their day though :) they will see you again and be like right there goes all my stock hahaha