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10 Books For The Horror Season
Getting ready for the horror season. Here are 10 horror book recommendations.
#books #booktube #bookreview #horrorstories
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Black Belt Reads August Book Summary | Recent Reads King, McCarthy, Carver, Bendis
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Here are my recent reads for August. Science fiction, classic literature, literary fiction, comic books #books #booktube #bookreview #reading
The Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio | The Sun Eater Series
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Here is my review of The Empire of Silence by Christopher Ruocchio. A Science Fiction Fantasy Novel. Book 1 in the Sun Eater series. #books #booktube #bookreview #scifi #fantasy
Kazuo Ishiguro | A Pale View of Hills
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Finally kicked off my Ishiguro journey! #books #booktube #bookreview #reading #japanese
Criminal Deluxe HC Vol 1 by Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips
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With the announcement that Criminal will be made into a television show I thought it would be nice to revisit the series. #books #booktube #bookreview #graphicnovel #reading #collectededitions #comicbooks #criminal #edbrubaker #graphicnovelreview
Stephen King - You Like It Darker
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Another win for constant readers #reading #books #booktube #bookreview #stephenking
Recent Reads Update | July 2024
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I read some awesome stuff in July. Mostly graphic novels. That’s just what I’ve been feeling lately. #books #booktube #graphicnovel #reading #batman #collectededitions #comicbooks #bookreview
Richard Stark’s Parker | The Complete Collection by Darwin Cooke
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Have you ever seen a sewn binding tpb? #books #booktube #graphicnovel #comics #parker #collectededitions
I’ve finished reading The Border Trilogy by Cormac McCarthy
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I’m almost finished with all of McCarthys books and I don’t know what to do with myself. #books #booktube #reading #bookreview #cormacmccarthy
Harleen | The origin of Harley Quinn & The Joker
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Will this be the inspiration for Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn? #dc #dccomics #harleyquinn #thejoker #batman #graphicnovel
Reading update, I’ve finished The First Law Trilogy!!
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Happy 4th of July! I read some great stuff this month, hope you did as well. #books #booktube #reading #bookreview #graphicnovel
10+ Books To Read During The Summer Time
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I hope you are able to read some great books this summer! #books #booktube #reading #graphicnovel #bookreview #comicbooks
10 fathers in books and comics. 5 to inspire and 5 to despise.
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Happy Fathers Day. Don’t be like 5 of these awful fathers. #books #booktube #reading #comics #graphicnovel #fathersday #top10
Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie | Spoilers!!!
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I could talk about this book for an hour but I tried to keep it under 20 minutes. Have you read The First Law? #books #booktube #reading #bookreview #joeabercrombie
Recent Reads Update! Argentinian Horror | Cradle | Daredevil
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I read some great books recently but I need to hone in my focus. I have a bad habit of juggling like 20 books at once. #books #booktube #reading #graphicnovel #comics #bookreview
The best book I’ve read so far this year!
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The best book I’ve read so far this year!
Recent reads! I’ve finally started my Malazan journey.
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Recent reads! I’ve finally started my Malazan journey.
Have you read? | Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi
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Have you read? | Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi
Black Belt Horror. March 2024 book reviews
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Black Belt Horror. March 2024 book reviews
10 Science Fiction Books/Series On My TBR
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10 Science Fiction Books/Series On My TBR
My Top 10 Favorite Science Fiction Books | Novels & Graphic Novels
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My Top 10 Favorite Science Fiction Books | Novels & Graphic Novels
Talking About Books I Read In February 2024
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Talking About Books I Read In February 2024
January 2024 Graphic Novels. Marvel & DC Comics
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January 2024 Graphic Novels. Marvel & DC Comics
January 2024 | Murakami, Melville, O’Conner
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January 2024 | Murakami, Melville, O’Conner
What I Read In December 2023 | Novels & Graphic Novels
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What I Read In December 2023 | Novels & Graphic Novels
reading house of leaves any suggestions on how to read it best in hindsight?
Yes, follow all the footnotes. Don’t be afraid to get a little lost, that’s part of the experience. Have a few scraps of paper to hold your place. Johnnys sections are supposed to be stream of conscious and disoriented. Try to immerse yourself in the story. Have fun!
You had me at your Jiu jitsu t-shirt lol. Anyhow, new here. Subbed of course. Nice creepy book list!
Awesome! Thank you!
House of Leaves is one i hope to read someday and yes Revival is awesome and i agree the ending was crazy good.
House of leaves has a pretty cool ending as well. Hope you get around to it!
Have you read Stolen Tongues by Felix Blackwell or any of his other books? They're amazing.
I haven’t, adding to the list! Thanks
hey just found you!!!!😊
Hey what kind of books do you like?
Great recs. I loved Revival too. One of my favorite King books. The Return has been on my radar for a while now.
Hope you dig it! I plan to read more from Harrison soon. I see she has a werewolf book, that sounds fun.
@blackbeltreads I love werewolves! Lol btw you have a new sub. Not the same old same old books and you seem to have similar tastes in books as I do. Cheers✌️📚
Thanks, hope you find something interesting here
Just found you and immediately subscribed. It’s so hard to find great horror reviews on booktube but you fit the bill for me. Looking forward to seeing more! Wave 👋 from Sweden 🇸🇪
Awesome! That’s so nice to hear. Really looking forward to the horror season coming up.
Rachel Harrison has become one of my favourite writers since I read "The Return" around this time last year. Not only did it creep me out, I also felt extremely moved by the ending. Horror novels do not generally make me tear up, but that one did. Great book!
I agree! I plan to read more of her books soon. I’ve got Cackle on my shelf waiting.
I will never read The Girl Next Door. I might have read it when I was younger, but now that I'm a bit older, I can't do it. Im reading So Thirsty by Rachel Harrison currently. It's my first of her books. It took a crazy turn about 70 pages in. Lol 😂 I have about 100 pages left. Not sure what i think yet. I need to check out Revival. I just put Salem's Lot by Stephen King on pre-order. The release is in December, i believe. I didn't know it was being re-released, but I was scrolling through Amazon looking for vampire books and saw it. I've never read it, but I do know a little about the storyline. I look forward to checking it out. Thanks for sharing your recommendations.
Salems Lot is one of the greatest vampire books ever. You are in for a treat. I don’t blame you at all for not wanting to read The Girl Next Door, it is truly disgusting. The only reason I would recommend it to those who can stomach it is for Ketchums beautiful writing.
Thank you for suggesting Revival because I love the ending and hope other hardcore horror lovers discover this fantastic read
O yeah that’s one ending thats always stuck with me. Thanks!
Read Imaginary Friend. Good but a let down from Perks to me.
I really want to read Perks of being a Wallflower. It’s on my list!
I love Knightfall! (Knightquest not so much.) One of my favorite Batman storylines along with Murderer/Fugitive and War Games (everything that lead to Infinite Crisis was great).
I’m really enjoying it so far! I’m still piecing together my Batman collection
Love to see some love for Revival, I really enjoyed that one 🐜 I’d recommend a horror graphic novel called Colder by Paul Tobin.
Thanks, I’ll add it to the list! I’m always looking for more horror comics.
i have yet to read a horror that ive loved as much as needless street, but house of leaves has been on my list for a while and now revival definitely sounds interesting
It's so good! I went into Needless St knowing nothing and was just hooked from the start.
I have occurrences around the house and some Adam nevill on my tbr for October. Currently reading Tender is the Flesh
I keep meaning to pick up a novel from Adam Nevill. Let me know which one you like best!
@@blackbeltreads-Definitely check out Adam Nevill's work. He's one of my favourite writers, & his books always creep me out, especially No One Gets Out Alive. That book is one of the scariest i've ever read. The Ritual is fantastic as well, & very creepy.
Thanks I’m adding these to my list!
Harrow county sounds awesome
It’s a very cozy comic.
The ending of Revival is my least favorite ending of any of Kihg's novel.
What is your favorite?
@@blackbeltreads I have to admit that I am a sucker for a happy ending. I've read everything King has published including the unfinished story, The Plant. King doesn't always have such cheerful endings, but I prefer a good resolution that doesn't make me wish I had never started the book. I enjoyed the ending of Fairy Tale as I did Misery, It, The Talisman and even The Shining. I actually cried at the end of the Shining. I really felt sorry for Jack Torrance. I always think of him as a tragic hero. I enjoyed your video; I look forward to seeing new material.
Thanks! I love all of those books. Only one I haven’t read yet is Fairy Tale. I like a good happy ending as well.
@@blackbeltreads Fairy Tale is well worth a read. Very different from King's other books.
Can you please give me your E mail
I chose House of Leaves as my October Read. It will arrive at my house tomorrow. And I am very excited about it.
That’s great! It’s a wild ride, hope you can immerse yourself into the book.
@@blackbeltreads I just got it in the mail, and oh my god, the german version of it is so big and heavy! I can not even hold this in my hands for more than two minutes. xD And I skimmed through the pages a little bit, and it looks soooo crazy! I can't wait to read it.
Hello, Wonderful voice 🫶
That’s so kind of you to say!
Just finished the trilogy, thanks for thoughts, really a bittersweet ending
Glad you enjoyed it! Such a devastating conclusion.
I miss Darwyn Cooke so much -- got really sad when he died. I have all his hardcover Parker books, plus some promotional material. The last one was a little weak. I've read all the Donald Westlake/Richard Stark Parker stories, because Cooke made me do it. They are awesome and cruel.
I definitely need to read some of the Westlake novels. I love a good crime fiction tale.
Great compiled edition but I do feel the Martini Edition are the ones that do real justice to Darwin’s art though not very pratical to handle or read. Still an amazing piece of comic art.
The Martini Edition books are really cool. I definitely would have caved eventually if this collection hadn’t come.
I feel for you. There’s no way I’d want to go back to when my kids were 3. Ages 4 &5 were my favorites though. I had mentioned before about not reading many graphic novels but I’ve been seriously contemplating trying Batman. I picked up one at the library today featuring Catwoman but where would be a good starting point as a newbie to the series? You’re doing great with your videos and yes it is always a little awkward.
You’re so sweet, thank you! I would suggest Batman The Long Halloween. It’s a great place to start and one of the most loved stories.
Preacher! Hell yeah bro! Great video man, keep it up.
Appreciate it!
Would love a bookshelf tour when you're down reorganising them!
Hah they are a mess! I’ll definitely do a shelf video though, that sounds really fun.
Thanks for this review. I was on the fence about buying this but revealing that it has sewn binding has made it a must. Great video.
The book is put together very nicely. Glad you liked it!
Love Darwyn Cooke's art
Me too! It’s such a distinctive style
A modern classic. The Martini Edtiions also conatins a bonus story by Ed Brubaker and Sean Philipps.
Ahh yea it’s a shame it wasn’t included here. Those martini editions are so cool.
I've got the four original books; is there a place I can get just the two shorter stories? Maybe one of them was in SLAYGROUND, I can't remember and don't want to go upstairs to look. But the other?
I guess you’ll just have to double dip and upgrade to this complete collection! 😂
@@blackbeltreads - Yeah, everybody's got so much disposable cash nowadays...do you know where these two stories originally appeared? (and if you said so in the video and I missed it, sorry; it was playing in the background while I made dinner)
I don’t know actually. I couldn’t even find them digitally. They may be part of the Martini Editions
@@blackbeltreads - Ah well. Thanks for your reply!
I want this collection so bad. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching! It is a great addition to the collection.
Just found your channel. You have some great vibes! The first law books continued to blow me away until the very end
Thanks! I appreciate you being here! I’m looking forward to The Age of Madness with great anticipation
Glad to hear I’m not the only one with many books going at a time! I’m hope to start reading Abercrombie next year. I’m trying to focus on finishing some other fantasy series I started previously for the second half of this year first. He seems to be well loved in the fantasy community. Glad to hear the positive review! Video idea: When you reach a 100 subs, please do a Bookshelf Tour. I find myself looking at your shelves throughout the whole video. I know I’ve mentioned it before but they look amazing.
That sounds really fun, thank you for suggesting a shelf tour! I’m sure you will love The First Law once you get to it.
Am with you on Wells. Had a compendium edition of all his shorter things as a kid, read over & over. The haunting end of the world scene presages so much - really recommend The Young HG Wells by Claire Tomlin, a great read in itself & fascinating, about his best writing.
Oh that sounds great. I’ll definitely check that out!
I left in the bits where I messed up reading 😂 that’s the real me y’all.
great video! i know it's past mother's day already but i'd love a sequel 👀there are so many diabolical and inspiring moms to analyze in literature!
Thank you! I might just do the mother’s of literature after all. Who would you have on the list?
Best wishes with what you choose to read. I hope you get some great stories. Ran a submission grappling class in the past. Will be interested in what you put up on your channel.
Thank you so much. It can be hard for me to pick a book sometimes since I have so many different genres I’m interested in.
Fantastic Review for Before They are Hanged. The Bloody Nine is insane which I love to see that difference between Logen normally and when that blood lust hits. West was a badass when he offed Ladisla. Glokta’s arc in Dagoska was also really well done. P.S.: You Like it Darker was also really awesome.
Thanks! I’m blazing through Last Arguments of Kings just so curious to see how it all comes out. I ve heard it’s possibly the best book in the series.
You got me started on Joe Abercrombie enjoying it so far.. want to do Malazan but these huge series phew.. I’m a monogamous reader not a book whore lol so will take forever :)
It’s so hard for me to just read one book at a time! I just follow my heart and go where the library takes me. I’m almost done with The First Law book 2! Thanks for watching!
I’ll be interested in hearing your thoughts when you get to Our Share of Night. It’s pretty dark and many disturbing scenes also.
You read it already?! That’s awesome, do you have a review on your channel? I would love to hear your thoughts on it.
It’s on my Big Books I read in 2023 video but it’s one of those books at the time I rated it one way and didn’t think I would want to reread but found myself thinking of it often later and will most likely give it a revisit one day. I do want to read more from her but I need to be in the right frame of mind.
Thanks! I knew I had seen your video I just couldn’t remember where it was.
If you liked the first book you will absolutely love the rest of the series. Logen is my favourite fictional character of all time.
I’m so excited to see where it goes. I’m about a quarter through the second novel already!
Great review! The first law is such a great series of 9 books and not a one of them was a miss for me. Subscribed and excited to see your reviews of the rest of the series!
Awesome! Thank you! I must resist bingeing the whole series
I just found your channel and I'm working my way through your videos. Good stuff, keep up the great work!
That is so cool! Thank you so much for the kind words
I've only heard good things about The Blade Itself. Going to read it soon. The buzz cut looks fresh af. =)
Thanks! I’m already on book 2 I can’t stop.The hype is well deserved
Given your love of McCarthy and what you said about Dark Tower.. I think you'll love Malazan.
I’m very curious to see where it goes. Should I jump right into book 2 or space them out?
You can space out the first 3-4 books, as the narrative sort of hops around between totally separate groups (you can almost think about them as stand alone novels). Things will converge for the later half of the series however, and then good luck trying to read anything else haha Excited for your malazan journey! It’s truly amazing
Plenty in your library to keep you out of mischief there. Happy reading to you and to your channel.
Thank you, it is my happy place. Every time I go to the shelves I move books around and become excited to explore the books I’ve read and look forward to reading.
Favourite book? It’s debatable. A lot says 3, others 5, others 8. But of course 10 is a fantastic book. Yes, it pays off. And if you said it’s not philosophical? Just wait, all the books have major themes like compassion, love, brotherhood, etc.. and faith, capitalism... What makes it harder to read and why SE chose this type of writing because you will witness everything here and you will decide who is right, not him. Gardens of the Moon is really the weakest in everything. That includes the writing too. Btw… look at Broken bindings (buying the whole series are you?) what are they cooking with the series now. 👀(instagram) Welcome to the fandom! Yep, I know what you are talking about with the Dark Tower. 😁 Well, I didn’t drop the series because of book 1, I’m consistent. And I trust more in Stephen King especially I knew that this is his real story what he loved the most.
I’m very glad to hear that book 10 is so loved. It gives me a goal to reach and I know it will pay off. I’ll be jumping into Deadhouse Gates soon and am very curious to see where the series goes.
Good Content, Dude. Malazan is my favorite book series of all time. My Tips for first time readers are: 1. Don't overthink it too much and just let it flow. 2. Don't try to understand the greater context right away. Focus on whatever is going on right now as you're reading. 3. Enjoy the ride. It's gonna be amazing. 4. Re-read the whole thing after finishing. This series blows your mind on a Re-read. The Pay Off is unbelievable. I'm so excited to see your review / reaction to Book 2 - Deadhouse Gates. It's amazing beyond words.
Wow thank you so much! I will be starting book 2 soon and follow your advice
I’m a book maniac too and buy whole series if it sounds interesting. Out of all the book series I own, Malazan is the MOST intimidating to me and still haven’t gotten the nerve to give it a go. I’ll definitely need to be in the right headspace. Whew, 3 yrs old! Both mine were the most challenging at that age. I called it the terrible 3’s.
I own all of the Wheel of Time books and I haven’t read any of them yet. I need help lol
@@blackbeltreadsAs someone who enjoy reading Wheel of time I can only recommend you to try The Eye of The world and The Great Hunt,it gets much better from book 4 though! 😊
I’m actually reading The Eye of the World right now! It’s really good so far
Book 3 is the one liked the most on average. It’s kinda the one that’s hardest to hate but book 8 is the one with the highest percentage of no 1 at like 28% of readers.
I’m really excited to continue