I think by now Stephen King has written just as much if not more non horror books. I hope he lives forever and takes more pictures with his corgi. Also, it's his wedding anniversary today. 🤠
Thanks so much for the follow-up shout-out for Tatterdemon, Rachel. I enjoyed the viewing. I'm a big fan of Stephen King, mostly his earlier stuff. Oddly enough, I haven't read any Joe Hill novels yet, although I did enjoy the heck out his graphic novel series Locke & Key. It's a six volume series (if I remember correctly and REALLY worth reading. You've won me over with NOS4A2 and I'm going to have to pick up the ebook. My wife has read a couple of Joe Hill novels and has told me to get off of my duff and check his stuff out. I grinned when I watched you reviewing Richard Chizmar. Rich actually picked up one of my earlier short stories and published it in the second issue of his horror magazine CEMETERY DANCE, way back in 1989. He's a good fellow, a tough editor, an amazing publisher as well as an awesome horror novelist. I've read a couple of Chuck Wendig novels, including his killer ant novel, INVASIVE. I might have to pick up THE BOOK OF ACCIDENTS. Robert McCammon's BOY'S LIFE is one of my favorite coming-of-age horror novels and I was glad to see it included in this list. If you do enjoy coming-of-age stories you really ought to take a look at Joe Lansdale's THE BOTTOMS. I've only read a couple of Ronald Malfi's novels, but he is one heck of a horror writer - and DECEMBER PARK does sound like a winner. SWASHBUCKLERS sounds like a real hoot as well. Keep up the great work.
The Book of Accidents and December Park sound up my alley! I would love to see a Part 2! For a similar feel; Pet Sematary, The Shining, Misery and The Green Mile to name a few!
I'm reading Lauren Beukes' The Shining Girls with Sword & Laser about a time travelling serial killer. It's a quick read, with bits of history. Apple TV adapted it too.
I run a horror/thriller book club & 1 of the members said she only ever read horror by Stephen King so I was so excited to have her so that I could help her branch out a little
I enjoyed this video. I immediately purchased Tatterdemon. Thank you for the recommendation. I appreciate that you always bring something worthy and different to the table! I loved Under The Dome, Revival and many of his short stories. I love love a well crafted short story. If you can make a part two that would be excellent. Maybe you may be able to help me find a different author that reminds you of the above mentions. See you in the next video. Peace
Wayward Pines series by Blake Crouch (reminds me a bit of Under the Dome), definitely Swan Song as mentioned prior, The Strain series by Guillermo del Torro and Floating Dragon by Peter Straub maybe has Salems Lot vibes?
I loved December Park, read that just a couple of months ago! Another King comparison could be Chuck Wendig's Black River Orchard, similar to King's Needful Things. It had the "evil comes to small town" trope and also a cast of real colorful characters 😁
I'll have to check into some of these as i do like King. I would enjoy a second part. I thought Swan Song was similar to The Stand, but for me better in some ways.
Great video and recommendations. I loved Chasing the Boogeyman, Horns, N0S4A2, and The Book of Accidents. Boy's Life is an all time favorite. I enjoyed December Park as well. Tatterdemon and Swashbucklers are going on my tbr.
Not only does Joe Hill write like his dad, he looks like he could be a clone (genetics are like that, I hear). If you haven't already, I suggest you read Hill's graphic novel series Locke and Key. It is one of my favorite comic series and blurs the line between fantasy and horror nicely. To my understanding horror is a pretty broad category and really means any story that is meant to scare the reader. Interesting recommendations, I think Tatterdemon is the most intriguing. Thanks.
I own 40 King books and have read 20 of them in the past 5-6 years. Want to savor his books and read em sparingly. I did find 60 other authors through reddit I am going through and checking out 1 book from each to see how they fare. So far Kathe Koja, Thomas Tessier, Whitley Strieber, John Farris, Todd Kiesling, Aaron Dries, Philip Fracassi, Tim Meyer, Brian Keene, Bentley Little, Bryan Smith and Tim Curran have been a hit!
@@civoreb I can recommend Beneath a Pale Sky by him. I found every story in there to be pretty unique, they didn't remind me of anything I'd read before and his writing style is just beautiful and gripping every single time. :)
Just subscribed and new to your you tube channel but I believe “The Spite House”, by Johnny Compton should be mentioned an excellent ghost story.. Of course it too has Stephen King VIBES
Awesome list Rachel! NOS4A2 is a huge favorite Christmas read of mine. Bing is one of the nastiest, most chilling characters I have ever encountered in fiction. I love coming of age stories so Chasing The Boogeyman sounds right up my alley. Tatterdemon sounds interesting, added to my tbr! Boy's Life is in my top 10 novels of all time, but I find it difficult calling it a horror novel. Such a beautiful book. Swan Song is my favorite book of all time. I have heard incredible things about Ronald Malfi, definitely one to explore in future. I would add Toady by Mark Morris, in my top five reads of the year and just an exceptional horror novel with some serious nods to IT! Happy New Year Rachel, love watching your channel!
Thank you Rachel, this was fun! I am definitely wanting to read Joe Hill's books, so thank you for ALL the recommendations! I would LOVE to read more (a LOT more, LOL) in 2024, and I am a big fan as well of horror. I like Non-Fiction as well, which I am in the process of reading. One horror author I read (not like a Stephen King) a few months back, was Agustina Bazterrica, and the book was "Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird," which was weird. VERY weird. I have another book of hers, Tender Is The Flesh," which I am hesitant to read because of the content. I love horror, but with some limits, LOL. Thank you again, I LOVE your channel. I have so many books downloaded that you recommended and look forward to reading them. Happy New Year!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are the first UA-camr reviewer that even mentioned a Robert McCammon book!!! However, you forgot the best book he ever wrote! THEY THIRST is probably THE BEST vampire book I have ever read in all my 67 years!!!! Yes, better than Dracula. I'd say it is comparable to Salem's Lot!
What a great list! And just in time to keep adding it to my 2024 TBR list. 🤣 So I'm going to suggest something that is horror but it is not really a "read this if you like Stephen King" type novel. It's YA, but as a Children's Librarian I have wondered for years why it has been categorized as such because it reads very much like an adult novel. Anyway, it is The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey. A description from Goodreads: "So starts the diary of Will Henry, orphaned assistant to Dr. Pellinore Warthorpe, a man with a most unusual specialty: monstrumology, the study of monsters. In his time with the doctor, Will has met many a mysterious late-night visitor, and seen things he never imagined were real. But when a grave robber comes calling in the middle of the night with a gruesome find, he brings with him their most deadly case yet. A gothic tour de force that explores the darkest heart of man and monster and asks the question: When does man become the very thing he hunts?" It's a historical horror novel and boy did it have some graphic scenes that I still think about at least a decade after reading!
I wish I could love Stephen King, because it would have made reading horror much easier when I was younger. He's great at constructing stories, but I could never get past how bad the quality of his writing was. 😮💨
A book that reminded me of Stephen King's IT is Summer of Night by Dan Simmons
Oh yes I can see that
I think by now Stephen King has written just as much if not more non horror books. I hope he lives forever and takes more pictures with his corgi. Also, it's his wedding anniversary today. 🤠
Revival is one of my favorite SK books, and it’s pretty short too. The Outsider was wonderful.
I would love to see a second video on this topic.
Thanks so much for the follow-up shout-out for Tatterdemon, Rachel. I enjoyed the viewing. I'm a big fan of Stephen King, mostly his earlier stuff. Oddly enough, I haven't read any Joe Hill novels yet, although I did enjoy the heck out his graphic novel series Locke & Key. It's a six volume series (if I remember correctly and REALLY worth reading.
You've won me over with NOS4A2 and I'm going to have to pick up the ebook.
My wife has read a couple of Joe Hill novels and has told me to get off of my duff and check his stuff out.
I grinned when I watched you reviewing Richard Chizmar. Rich actually picked up one of my earlier short stories and published it in the second issue of his horror magazine CEMETERY DANCE, way back in 1989. He's a good fellow, a tough editor, an amazing publisher as well as an awesome horror novelist.
I've read a couple of Chuck Wendig novels, including his killer ant novel, INVASIVE. I might have to pick up THE BOOK OF ACCIDENTS.
Robert McCammon's BOY'S LIFE is one of my favorite coming-of-age horror novels and I was glad to see it included in this list. If you do enjoy coming-of-age stories you really ought to take a look at Joe Lansdale's THE BOTTOMS.
I've only read a couple of Ronald Malfi's novels, but he is one heck of a horror writer - and DECEMBER PARK does sound like a winner.
SWASHBUCKLERS sounds like a real hoot as well.
Keep up the great work.
Thanks for the thoughtful comment. I loved reading your thoughts on all these books
The Book of Accidents and December Park sound up my alley! I would love to see a Part 2! For a similar feel; Pet Sematary, The Shining, Misery and The Green Mile to name a few!
I hope you enjoy them!!
I would suggest some of Philip Fracassi’s work has that Stephen King vibe to it 👍
Oh yes I have him on part 2
Yes part 2!!!
I'm reading Lauren Beukes' The Shining Girls with Sword & Laser about a time travelling serial killer. It's a quick read, with bits of history. Apple TV adapted it too.
I definitely want to read that one this year
I run a horror/thriller book club & 1 of the members said she only ever read horror by Stephen King so I was so excited to have her so that I could help her branch out a little
Oo I hope you help her branch out
Part II video would be great! How about a modern horror anthology? Similar to SK’s great Night Shift book. Thanks.
Hmm I'd have to think on that
Yeah, it bothers me when non horror people think horror is just Stephen King.
I enjoyed this video.
I immediately purchased Tatterdemon. Thank you for the recommendation.
I appreciate that you always bring something worthy and different to the table!
I loved Under The Dome, Revival and many of his short stories. I love love a well crafted short story. If you can make a part two that would be excellent. Maybe you may be able to help me find a different author that reminds you of the above mentions.
See you in the next video. Peace
Hey, thanks a lot. Hope you enjoy the read.
Hope you enjoy it!
Wayward Pines series by Blake Crouch (reminds me a bit of Under the Dome), definitely Swan Song as mentioned prior, The Strain series by Guillermo del Torro and Floating Dragon by Peter Straub maybe has Salems Lot vibes?
Thanks for the recs. I'll check some of these out before doing part 2
I loved December Park, read that just a couple of months ago!
Another King comparison could be Chuck Wendig's Black River Orchard, similar to King's Needful Things. It had the "evil comes to small town" trope and also a cast of real colorful characters 😁
Oh yes! Black Orchard will definitely make part 2. I just gush about it for 2 weeks so I didn't want to include it in this one
Definitely going to check out that Ronald Malfi book.
I hope you enjoy him
Thanks, chasing the bogeyman, and the book of accident. Sound good to me. 😊
Loved the boogeyman books
So good!
NOS4A2 is my favorite book I read in 2023! I read it twice last year!
Yay! So glad you loved it
I'll have to check into some of these as i do like King. I would enjoy a second part. I thought Swan Song was similar to The Stand, but for me better in some ways.
I've heard that... I still need to read both
Definitely checking out some of these!
Great video and recommendations. I loved Chasing the Boogeyman, Horns, N0S4A2, and The Book of Accidents. Boy's Life is an all time favorite. I enjoyed December Park as well. Tatterdemon and Swashbucklers are going on my tbr.
Thank you for these recommendations.
Thank you 🙏🏽
Great video as always. I’ve tried several of your books recommendations and have not been disappointed. Keep up the great work.
Oh that's very cool to read
Not only does Joe Hill write like his dad, he looks like he could be a clone (genetics are like that, I hear). If you haven't already, I suggest you read Hill's graphic novel series Locke and Key. It is one of my favorite comic series and blurs the line between fantasy and horror nicely. To my understanding horror is a pretty broad category and really means any story that is meant to scare the reader. Interesting recommendations, I think Tatterdemon is the most intriguing. Thanks.
Love Locke & Key!
I own 40 King books and have read 20 of them in the past 5-6 years. Want to savor his books and read em sparingly.
I did find 60 other authors through reddit I am going through and checking out 1 book from each to see how they fare. So far Kathe Koja, Thomas Tessier, Whitley Strieber, John Farris, Todd Kiesling, Aaron Dries, Philip Fracassi, Tim Meyer, Brian Keene, Bentley Little, Bryan Smith and Tim Curran have been a hit!
Love reading your list of favourite authors
Philip Fracassi is criminally underrated in my opinion, he's a great horror author!
@@TheHammy1987 Agree! Though I only read Gothic. What else do you recommend from him?
@@civoreb I can recommend Beneath a Pale Sky by him. I found every story in there to be pretty unique, they didn't remind me of anything I'd read before and his writing style is just beautiful and gripping every single time. :)
Thank you for some great recommendations! I love Joe Hill’s work, and the other authors sound good as well. This definitely added to my TBR.
Just subscribed and new to your you tube channel but I believe “The Spite House”, by Johnny Compton should be mentioned an excellent ghost story.. Of course it too has Stephen King VIBES
Very true
Carrion Comfort by Dan Simmons is a good add for this list
Still need to read it
Excellent list!
Awesome list Rachel! NOS4A2 is a huge favorite Christmas read of mine. Bing is one of the nastiest, most chilling characters I have ever encountered in fiction. I love coming of age stories so Chasing The Boogeyman sounds right up my alley. Tatterdemon sounds interesting, added to my tbr! Boy's Life is in my top 10 novels of all time, but I find it difficult calling it a horror novel. Such a beautiful book. Swan Song is my favorite book of all time. I have heard incredible things about Ronald Malfi, definitely one to explore in future. I would add Toady by Mark Morris, in my top five reads of the year and just an exceptional horror novel with some serious nods to IT!
Happy New Year Rachel, love watching your channel!
I absolutely love that NOS4A2 is a Christmas tradition! That’s excellent 😂
Omg yes Bing is fantastic!
And yes I agree that Boy's Life isn't really horror, but it fits so well with King's coming of age stories
I've read a few Stephen king books, I've never read Joe Hill I might give him a go
I hope you enjoy him
The Book of Accidents is a great book I loved the story!
Amazing list, thanks.
Thank you Rachel, this was fun! I am definitely wanting to read Joe Hill's books, so thank you for ALL the recommendations! I would LOVE to read more (a LOT more, LOL) in 2024, and I am a big fan as well of horror. I like Non-Fiction as well, which I am in the process of reading. One horror author I read (not like a Stephen King) a few months back, was Agustina Bazterrica, and the book was "Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird," which was weird. VERY weird. I have another book of hers, Tender Is The Flesh," which I am hesitant to read because of the content. I love horror, but with some limits, LOL. Thank you again, I LOVE your channel. I have so many books downloaded that you recommended and look forward to reading them. Happy New Year!
Oh thank you for the kind words
Great reads! May I suggest one of my favourite Canadian authors? Check out Tobin Elliot! With his aphotic series.
Oh never heard of that one
Have you read Douglas Wynne Spectra Files books. Three all together. Opinions????
No I haven't
If you do a part two The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon should be included
CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are the first UA-camr reviewer that even mentioned a Robert McCammon book!!! However, you forgot the best book he ever wrote! THEY THIRST is probably THE BEST vampire book I have ever read in all my 67 years!!!! Yes, better than Dracula. I'd say it is comparable to Salem's Lot!
Yeah I knew it was an obvious comparison
Bella!🤩
What a great list! And just in time to keep adding it to my 2024 TBR list. 🤣
So I'm going to suggest something that is horror but it is not really a "read this if you like Stephen King" type novel. It's YA, but as a Children's Librarian I have wondered for years why it has been categorized as such because it reads very much like an adult novel. Anyway, it is The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey. A description from Goodreads: "So starts the diary of Will Henry, orphaned assistant to Dr. Pellinore Warthorpe, a man with a most unusual specialty: monstrumology, the study of monsters. In his time with the doctor, Will has met many a mysterious late-night visitor, and seen things he never imagined were real. But when a grave robber comes calling in the middle of the night with a gruesome find, he brings with him their most deadly case yet. A gothic tour de force that explores the darkest heart of man and monster and asks the question: When does man become the very thing he hunts?"
It's a historical horror novel and boy did it have some graphic scenes that I still think about at least a decade after reading!
Oo that's on my GR tbr ... sounds like I'll have to bump it up the list
Thank you
Nice new glasses.
Thanks. I Cycle through 3 pairs.
wow didn't even know hill is king's son guess I still have a lot to learn!⚛😀
Read alikes for Carrie please!!!!
If you love Stephen King...read Dean Koontz!
Is tatterdemon a trilogy?
Nope, just a standalone
Taking notes for my Mom who is running out of King books to read. ✍
Hope you find something she'll be interested in
Chasing the Boogeyman is on & formerly known as scribd
I wish I could love Stephen King, because it would have made reading horror much easier when I was younger. He's great at constructing stories, but I could never get past how bad the quality of his writing was. 😮💨
I have the same problem, the ideas are really intresting but I can't stand his writing style.
@@Nixx0912 Absolutely!
Yeah I think you nailed it that storytelling is his strength
Awesome video, stunning women!!
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A colleague in a bookish group on Facebook described "Boy's life" as something that King could have written, if he had better style.
Haha funny