I feel that. I just get more and more anxious and depressed as the election gets closer. Darcy Coates is a good horror author if… SPOILERS FOR MOST DARCY COATES BOOKS If you’re like me and enjoy reading horror books where everything turns out alright in the end when real life has gotten scary. It’s a nice release of the tension I have in my real life to read something horrifying with a happy ending. Some particularly good ones for the happy ending are The Haunting of Ashburn House, Gravekeeper series, The House Next Door, and The Carrow Haunt.
I added The Silent Companions to my list. I agree with you on Jane Eyre. When I read it as a kid I loved it; I've enjoyed it much less so as I've aged.
I loved Northanger Abbey from the start, but I think that was due to a very clever literature professor (Romantic Lit). She had us read The Italian by Ann Radcliffe (very Gothic) and then had us read Northanger Abbey so we could clearly see Austen poking fun at Gothic tropes! I just finished reading Picnic at Hanging Rock, so that one should show up in my October wrap-up. I read it for the RIP challenge (spooky/mysterious reading) and must agree that it is a good choice for that type of reading event! 🤗
I really loved Northanger Abbey more than I thought I would. Its very funny! The main character really lets herself get carried away! I haven't read it in over a decade but I remember having a fun time! I've wanted to read Picnic at Hanging Rock for years. I even found a used copy of the miniseries on dvd a few years ago (to watch whenever I do finally read it). Every February 1st (to finish by valentines day)I always say I'm gonna read it - and I fail every time. Maybe I should not put a timeframe on it and just read it. :)
You're so right about Northanger Abbey, it took me. while to see the humor of the book, but better late than never, right. And I hope that you will get to Picnic at some point, soon! 🍀
Oh, nice! I've read a few of these but still haven't read "Jane Eyre". I'm definitely intrigued by "The Book Collector". Thank you for the recommendations, Britta! -Mikiko
Hi Britta! Always so nice to see you. I really enjoyed this video. Great suggestions of books for spooky season. I do like Northanger Abbey, and I adore Jane Eyre. Jess Kidd is one of my newer favorite authors. This was simply delightful. I hope you're doing well, Britta.
Such a good selection. I normally avoid scary books but loved Jess Kidd’s Night Ship and haven’t read Things in Jars. So good place to start. Thanks Britta. Still thinking of a suitable book for us😊
Jane is my favorite, yes, the only good thing about Rochester is that he is not Heathcliff. I also love The Wide Sargasso Sea, go Bertha Antoinette. I read Northanger Abbey and The Picnic at Hanging Rock. I read The Rector by Mrs. Margaret Oliphant, minister in crisis, short and I just could not face the 3rd book in Barchester Towers by Trollope right now. I read two horror books by Grady Hendrix and The Sentence by Louise Erdrich, in which she lists some perfect short novels, one by Joseph Conrad, so I started reading that along with Babel and A Discovery of Witches, half way through Witch Wood by John Buchan set in 1644 Scotland featuring some witches and warlocks, and another minister in crisis. One of Virginia ancestors wrote a letter of complaint to the Archbishop about the poor quality of clergy being sent to the colony of Virginia, when I read it, I laughed and thought, "duh, any gifted clergy would not choose colonial Virginia." Several booktubers for Victober challenge was to read about clergy character, so Trollope would be fine but grateful for Oliphant recommendation. Jane Eyre has the clergy character too, so you may check that off.
So many great books you mentioned. I haven't read The Rector, yet, but I will put it on the list, thank you. And the witch-book as well, that sounds really fascinating!
That was fun. I'm definitely put a five-star spooky read on my library holds. Hope I get it before the end of the month. I'm finishing up Starve Acre which I'm enjoying.
Great video again! Personally I was a bit disappointed by Things in Jars - the story was a bit too drawn out for me; in the end I just wanted it to be done with it. Oh well. I was wondering: assuming you read Dutch, did you read Het lied van ooievaar and dromedaris by Anjet Daanje? Lots of spooky elements and a great 'rethink' and retelling of the life of Emily Brontë. It has its swampy moments but on the whole it's fascinating and a great read (and a great accomplishment of the writer).
Aww, pity about Things in Jars. En no, I haven't read Het lied van ooievaar (and yes, I do read Dutch), so thank you very much for the recommendation! ❤️
We have an election coming up in the US. (I’m sure you’ve heard). I really don’t need to be more scared than I am. I might re-read Jane Eyre.
Same. I'm even more scared than 4 years ago
@@vesch5083 Yep!
I feel that. I just get more and more anxious and depressed as the election gets closer.
Darcy Coates is a good horror author if…
SPOILERS FOR MOST DARCY COATES BOOKS
If you’re like me and enjoy reading horror books where everything turns out alright in the end when real life has gotten scary. It’s a nice release of the tension I have in my real life to read something horrifying with a happy ending. Some particularly good ones for the happy ending are The Haunting of Ashburn House, Gravekeeper series, The House Next Door, and The Carrow Haunt.
@@JeantheSecond-ip7qm Thanks so much for the recommendation!
I can totally understand that!!
I added The Silent Companions to my list.
I agree with you on Jane Eyre. When I read it as a kid I loved it; I've enjoyed it much less so as I've aged.
Hope you enjoy it! And interesting what you say about Jane Eyre. It happens a lot to me that books from my youth just don't impress me as much...
Yeah, Rochester is a terrible love interest, and I did a joke video on if he was datable. I love Jane Eyre for Jane herself and writing.
I loved Northanger Abbey from the start, but I think that was due to a very clever literature professor (Romantic Lit). She had us read The Italian by Ann Radcliffe (very Gothic) and then had us read Northanger Abbey so we could clearly see Austen poking fun at Gothic tropes! I just finished reading Picnic at Hanging Rock, so that one should show up in my October wrap-up. I read it for the RIP challenge (spooky/mysterious reading) and must agree that it is a good choice for that type of reading event! 🤗
That sounds like a fantastic teacher! And Picnic is kinda cozy spooky which is fine by me...
I really loved Northanger Abbey more than I thought I would. Its very funny! The main character really lets herself get carried away! I haven't read it in over a decade but I remember having a fun time!
I've wanted to read Picnic at Hanging Rock for years. I even found a used copy of the miniseries on dvd a few years ago (to watch whenever I do finally read it). Every February 1st (to finish by valentines day)I always say I'm gonna read it - and I fail every time. Maybe I should not put a timeframe on it and just read it. :)
You're so right about Northanger Abbey, it took me. while to see the humor of the book, but better late than never, right. And I hope that you will get to Picnic at some point, soon! 🍀
This selection is fantastic! ❤
Thank you, my friend! ❤️
The Silent Companions was too creepy for me so a dnf 😂. Sorrowlands has been added to my wish list . Lynn
I can understand that!! And I hope you will like Sorrowland.
Looking forward to The Silent Companion s and Things in Jars!
Enjoyed reading Picnic at Hanging Rock a few years ago.
I hope you will enjoy the two boos, Deborah!
I loved Things in Jars! I have The Silent Companions on my shelves. I am going to put it on my TBR. Great video. Thank you.
Hope you enjoy it!
Nice suggestions and I've added some to my list. One of my favorite psychological thrillers is We Have Always Lived in the Castle.
We Have ALways Lived in the Castle is on my list!
Oh, nice! I've read a few of these but still haven't read "Jane Eyre". I'm definitely intrigued by "The Book Collector". Thank you for the recommendations, Britta!
-Mikiko
Happy to hear you've enjoyed the video! ❤️
Hi Britta! Always so nice to see you. I really enjoyed this video. Great suggestions of books for spooky season. I do like Northanger Abbey, and I adore Jane Eyre. Jess Kidd is one of my newer favorite authors. This was simply delightful. I hope you're doing well, Britta.
Hi Pat, lovely to see you! And I'm so glad to hear you love Jess Kidd. Happy reading!
Such a good selection. I normally avoid scary books but loved Jess Kidd’s Night Ship and haven’t read Things in Jars. So good place to start. Thanks Britta. Still thinking of a suitable book for us😊
I still need to read Night Ship! And I'm sure we can find something to read together.
Jane is my favorite, yes, the only good thing about Rochester is that he is not Heathcliff. I also love The Wide Sargasso Sea, go Bertha Antoinette. I read Northanger Abbey and The Picnic at Hanging Rock. I read The Rector by Mrs. Margaret Oliphant, minister in crisis, short and I just could not face the 3rd book in Barchester Towers by Trollope right now. I read two horror books by Grady Hendrix and The Sentence by Louise Erdrich, in which she lists some perfect short novels, one by Joseph Conrad, so I started reading that along with Babel and A Discovery of Witches, half way through Witch Wood by John Buchan set in 1644 Scotland featuring some witches and warlocks, and another minister in crisis. One of Virginia ancestors wrote a letter of complaint to the Archbishop about the poor quality of clergy being sent to the colony of Virginia, when I read it, I laughed and thought, "duh, any gifted clergy would not choose colonial Virginia." Several booktubers for Victober challenge was to read about clergy character, so Trollope would be fine but grateful for Oliphant recommendation. Jane Eyre has the clergy character too, so you may check that off.
So many great books you mentioned. I haven't read The Rector, yet, but I will put it on the list, thank you. And the witch-book as well, that sounds really fascinating!
Great recommendations 💜 I've been wanting to get to Sorrowland & Things in Jars for a while.
Lovely to hear you've enjoyed the video, and I hope you will enjoy Sorrowland & Things in Jars!
That was fun. I'm definitely put a five-star spooky read on my library holds. Hope I get it before the end of the month. I'm finishing up Starve Acre which I'm enjoying.
Lovely to hear you've enjoyed the video! And I hope you will enjoy Silent Companions!
Thank you Britta! Yes you said it and I agree, Mr. R is a jerk!
Yep, he is. 😊
Some people live in the wild streets 50 years yes yes.and after 50 years become good writers.s. O. R. R. Y.
Not sure, I get your comment, but thanx anyway.
I think the same about Mr. Rochester and I can never understand why people love him so much 😃
I don’t like the character Mr. Rochester either.
Yay, here's to team 'Rochester is horrible'! 🥳
Rochester is a huge jerk! 😂
I knew you would agree! 👯
Great video again! Personally I was a bit disappointed by Things in Jars - the story was a bit too drawn out for me; in the end I just wanted it to be done with it. Oh well. I was wondering: assuming you read Dutch, did you read Het lied van ooievaar and dromedaris by Anjet Daanje? Lots of spooky elements and a great 'rethink' and retelling of the life of Emily Brontë. It has its swampy moments but on the whole it's fascinating and a great read (and a great accomplishment of the writer).
Aww, pity about Things in Jars. En no, I haven't read Het lied van ooievaar (and yes, I do read Dutch), so thank you very much for the recommendation! ❤️