TOP 10 FAVORITE THRILLER/HORROR BOOKS

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  • @independentclause5520
    @independentclause5520 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    I love how enthusiastic she explain how good the books are. I saved like all of the books to my TBR. 😂

  • @Johanna_reads
    @Johanna_reads 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Jessie, you are so persuasive at book recommendations! I don't even typically read this genre but want to read all of these! 💕

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Johanna haha yay!!!! I love them all, you’ll have to let me know if you ever get around to reading any of them 🤩

  • @smz3610
    @smz3610 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your energy was incredible. You really enjoyed revisiting the moments ❤️

  • @stanleyreads6377
    @stanleyreads6377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Behind Her Eyes is one of my favorites! The ending is so unpredictable! 😍🤩

  • @laurenb_101
    @laurenb_101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favourite videos of all time, Jessie! 😍 ah, I loved the content of this SOOOO much! Plus your enthusiasm for these titles always sees me adding these to my neverending TBR 😅 I definitely want to check out The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Dry, Behind Closed Doors and The Last Mrs Parrish!! 😁 plenty more reading to get me through these dark months! For me The One, The Woman in the Window, The Whisper Man and Final Girls are recent thrillers which stand out. Btw I’m loving your hair - the colour really suits you 😍🤗💜

  • @MrEcted
    @MrEcted 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the enthusiasm! I definitely put a few of these on my list based on your video. I love the movie The Shining but I've seen it so many times that I never got around to reading the book because I figured it would be about the same, but it sounds like it has its own character to it so I'm excited to check it out!

  • @teanlit2949
    @teanlit2949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    "Fried Green Tomatoes meets Dracula" is such a great description.

  • @ShannonsChannel
    @ShannonsChannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    These all sound good! I have read quite a few Stephen King books and they are hit or miss for me, but I keep hearing how great the Shining is so I am going to have to read it.

  • @kirstybacon3093
    @kirstybacon3093 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've had 2 months of readers block and then out of the blue about a week ago I all of a sudden fancied reading a book and I remembered watching this video a while ago and I've literally sought it out trying to find out the title of Imaginary friends and I'm so glad I found this video again 😀😀
    It just came this morning and I cannot wait to start it. It sounds like my sort of thing but you definitely inspired me to check it out, so thank you!! 😊

  • @jessicawatson7360
    @jessicawatson7360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Behind Closed Doors is what got me into thrillers and I want a sequel.

  • @garyingraham7940
    @garyingraham7940 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow. Great job and so much fun to watch. You have something special.

  • @Freakgirl1985
    @Freakgirl1985 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I also LOVED the Millenium trilogy. Thanks to these books I got hooked on thrillers. Started reading Jo Nesbo, Simon Beckett, Chris Carter, etc afterwards and nowadays I read all kinds of thriller authors.
    I can HIGHLY recommend anyone who loved the character Lisbeth Salander the book "Secrets of the Tattooed Girl" by Dan Burstein et al.

  • @TrailingThePages
    @TrailingThePages 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching this in April anxiously anticipating spooky season. Hurry up October! Great video!

  • @arsmbbxiuho3614
    @arsmbbxiuho3614 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    omg i LOVED the last mrs. parrish! I have all of your recommendations bookmarked in good reads haha thank you !

  • @sbeav1105
    @sbeav1105 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I subbed just bcuz of your descriptions and how excited you are about these...in short love, love, love your "book" energy!!!

  • @laughhappy_1426
    @laughhappy_1426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    New subscriber!!!! My favorite books are psychological thriller, horror, suspenseful! The scarier the better!!!!
    I’m reading The Shinning now for the first time! The Last Mrs. Parrish will be my next book to read! Thanks!

  • @sandygholstonbooktubetv845
    @sandygholstonbooktubetv845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I truly enjoyed the Sun Down Motel. The twist at the end was interesting, for sure, but I rated similar to you. It was a bit of a step outside of what I usually read, but I'm happy I took that step and opened that door.
    I have not read The Shining, but I am thinking October will be a great month to read it. I would encourage you to try Carrie, it's one of my Stephen King favorites. It's a different writing format, but a relatively fast read.
    And, Alex North is definitely on my list of future purchases. 😊

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm so glad you also enjoyed The Sun Down Motel! I loved all those ghostly elements in the story. :)
      Oh absolutely need to read Carrie! I've enjoyed all the King books I've read so far, can't wait to get to it! I'll have to bump it up on the TBR since you enjoyed it!
      I look forward to seeing what you think of North's books. :) I really need to read The Shadows next!

  • @thefrenchbookdreamer7745
    @thefrenchbookdreamer7745 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't read many thrillers (I'm more into fantasy) but I've been meaning to change that, thank you for your recommendations : they all seem amazing!

  • @666nkk
    @666nkk ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your energy! First video of yours that I've seen but immediately subscribed! 💙

  • @dalcon555
    @dalcon555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    "Behind her eyes, nobody is going to guess the twist"
    i'll take that challenge
    after reading: yup

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @cherlopes4597
      @cherlopes4597 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Did the same..same results
      🤭

    • @mhead81
      @mhead81 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      it's brain

    • @livewireOrourke
      @livewireOrourke ปีที่แล้ว

      It must be the butler. It's always the butler.

  • @thekitaabipodcast8244
    @thekitaabipodcast8244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really loved the hook for" behind her eyes " Thanks for Recommending

  • @ebnovels
    @ebnovels 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I’m too wimpy for most scary books, but so many of these sound so good!

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Elliot Brooks I’m a wimp when it comes to scary movies but for whatever reason, reading horror doesn’t bother me at all! 👻

    • @skyvolt2566
      @skyvolt2566 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't get scared by books for some reason lol

    • @snoopfrog6966
      @snoopfrog6966 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JessieMaeBooks omg we're exactly the same, i can't ever watch horror movies but books on the other hand... SIGN ME UP lmaoo

  • @s.g.3030
    @s.g.3030 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved your recommendation some of them are books that I have a red in the past and I love your mini review of them and you don’t give anything away

  • @kerisbookishcorner2864
    @kerisbookishcorner2864 ปีที่แล้ว

    I felt the same way about Behind Her Eyes and also Behind Closed Doors!
    I’m excited to read The Whisper Man and also to see how I feel about Imaginary Friend!

  • @readingmells
    @readingmells 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video made me SO happy 😃. I’ve yet to come across one I relate to like this. I own half of these books and haven’t read them yet!! Currently reading The Shining! THANK YOU for this video 🙌!

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!! 😍❤️ I hope you’re loving the Shining!!

    • @readingmells
      @readingmells 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jessie Mae So far so good ! Thank you 😊 #subscribed

  • @bear_loves_coffee7817
    @bear_loves_coffee7817 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have just finished The Whisper Man. I really enjoyed it. I thought it was going to take a supernatural turn at one point too. Definitely going to read his next book.

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stu I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I also really need to read The Shadows soon!

  • @uptown3636
    @uptown3636 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great list! I've read half of them and love all but one (Gone Girl, sadly, doesn't do it for me). Sundown Motel was my kind of spooky. Grady Hendrix is excellent pulp with pathos. And The Shining is an absolute classic. You should definitely make time for Salem's Lot this fall. It is simultaneously a love story, a moving portrait of a small town, and a downright frightening horror novel. Based on what you said here, you would LOVE it.
    This was my first time stumbling across your channel, and you won me over. Liked and subscribed! Thanks for putting out excellent videos like this one.

    • @uptown3636
      @uptown3636 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Makai Threads Enjoy!

  • @thelisthero4774
    @thelisthero4774 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your enthusiasm.

  • @amusicalbookworm
    @amusicalbookworm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oooo I own a copy of Behind Her Eyes but I hadn’t heard much about it, so I’m excited for it now! I’m reading The Shining this month!

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A Musical Bookworm yay!! I hope you love the shining as much as I do!

  • @merreads
    @merreads 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really want to read the southerner's book club's guide to slaying vampires! That title alone makes me intrigued. I'm reading Behind closed doors and the Last Mrs Parrish in October and I'm so excited!

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      mer reads it’s so much fun!! Ahh you’ll have to let me know what you think of them 🤩

  • @devanshisharma2447
    @devanshisharma2447 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    omg jessie your hair looks so good in this i-

  • @kimberleereads
    @kimberleereads 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have Imaginary Friend on my TBR for October! I have a feeling I’m going to love it 😍 I also added Behind Her Eyes and The Dry to my endless Goodreads TBR 😁

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahhh my fingers are crossed! You’ll have to let me know what you think! ❤️

  • @darwinia8
    @darwinia8 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I read a few of these titles, and agree with you on all I've read. In fact, I just finished Imaginary Friend today! While I do think it dragged (just a bit) I agree that it's a great read with some intriguing characters. I've been recommending to family since about 40 pages in. Plus, Ambrose is the man.
    Thanks for the list ( I'm ordering TSBCGtSV currently, based on your recommendation. Also, thank you for your unflinching enthusiasm for reading.; it's quite refreshing as we strive on in a world dripping in screen addiction. Peace to you, and happy reading.

  • @MsDidi38
    @MsDidi38 ปีที่แล้ว

    You convinced me. I ordered Imaginary Friend to read over my Christmas break 😀

  • @QuestLegacy
    @QuestLegacy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yay! I'm reading The Shining next month! :D
    I've been looking for something super creepy/scary so I had to watch this asap.
    Oooh Alex North! I have his follow up on my shelf and I need to read it!
    Oh man... Imaginary Friend again.... I *really* want to read that one!

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Michael Knipp ahh I can’t wait to hear what you think of The Shining! It’s fantastic!

  • @AbbySalter
    @AbbySalter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So ready to start Behind Closed Doors later this week. I loved the girl with the dragon tattoo series!!!

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Abby Salter I can’t wait to hear what you think of it!!

  • @wateruga
    @wateruga ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loved Sundown Motel. Also loved Lock Every Door and Home Before Dark by Riley Sager. Going to read Imaginary Friend, it sound interesting

  • @thebookgeek87
    @thebookgeek87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg Behind Closed Doors is soooo good... Gone Girl is the book that introduced me to bookstagram... great choices... great video as usual 😊

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The Book Geek I’m so glad you loved behind closed doors as well!!! What a wild ride that book is! 🤯 thank you for watching!! ❤️

  • @tiff7805
    @tiff7805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Millennium Trilogy is one of my all time favs and no one talks about it. So so so good. Those books made me love mystery books.

    • @susansprague7304
      @susansprague7304 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There are two more trilogies in this series, written by other authors. Not quite up to Stieg Larsson's quality - but if you want more of these amazing characters ....

    • @tiff7805
      @tiff7805 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I read them both. You’re right. Not quite the same but I still enjoyed them.

  • @SarahAsYouWish
    @SarahAsYouWish 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Dry and The Whisper Man both sound amazing because they seem to have more depth than your typical thriller novel. I have a hard time finding thrillers/suspense novels that I love because they seem to be kind of shallow, I guess. I completely agree with you on The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo series. It is an amazing series! I absolutely loved My Best Friend’s Exorcism.

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      SarahAsYouWish I think they offer A LOT more than just the typical detective thriller plot! I also have a hard time finding ones I absolutely love! Oooh I have my best friends exorcism and can’t wait to get to it!

  • @danielnel4467
    @danielnel4467 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The southern book clubs guide to slaying vampires sounds great ;-) going to pick it up definitely. For spooky season ill be picking up Sleeping Beauties by Stephan and Owen King. I have already read The Shining its one of my favorite Stephan King books of all time.

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope you enjoy it! It’s so unique!
      Ooooh I’ve wanted to pick that one up, you’ll have to let me know what you think of it!

    • @danielnel4467
      @danielnel4467 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JessieMaeBooks Cool ill do that ;-)

  • @ladystark9652
    @ladystark9652 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I LOVED The Southern Book Clubs Guide to Slaying Vampires...I suggest ready Horrorstor by Grady as well, enjoy!!

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ve seen Horrorstor around and it looks awesome! Definitely want to pick that one up!

    • @knnyphph
      @knnyphph 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Horrorstor is great, and as a local to the area it was fantastic. 😄

  • @TheBookishMom
    @TheBookishMom 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this since I have been wanting to read more thrillers/horror!!! Imaginary Friend and Whisper Man are on my TBR for October and I really want to get the Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires.

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      EEEEP! I'm so nervous for imaginary friend, but I think you're going to LOVE KATE!! She's such an awesome book mom!!! You'll have to keep me updated!

    • @TheBookishMom
      @TheBookishMom 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JessieMaeBooks I definitely have high hopes!

  • @thekitaabipodcast8244
    @thekitaabipodcast8244 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your Stephen king book from Barnes and noble is so cool 😻

  • @Mano-Wan
    @Mano-Wan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    *Southern Guide to Slaying Vampires* has just been borrowed and I should be getting to it in the next couple of days & *Sundown Motel* is on hold. I have been interested in reading *The Girl with Dragon Tattoo* trilogy since LOVING Rooney Mara as Lisbeth in the film adaptation. *The Shinning & Gone Girl* are two of my favorites too!

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay!!! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on those!! 🤩

  • @colbymasse5378
    @colbymasse5378 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the first time I’ve seen someone else say their favorite book was Imaginary Friend!!! So amazing

  • @avikar01
    @avikar01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've never read any of the "Millennium" novels, so I'll be ordering "The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo" soon. I've just ordered my next read, "The Cousins" by Karen M. McManus - its a YA mystery, which I love, but I've been meaning to get into more adult thrillers. This is a fantastic list, going to read as many as I can!

  • @christinacampbellbooks
    @christinacampbellbooks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some of my absolute favourites here and a few that I definitely want to read! :)

  • @ashleyfalconer3226
    @ashleyfalconer3226 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Jessie, you are the first person I’ve seen in this community who loves The Shining as much as me! It’s my favorite Stephen King novel. I just hauled The Whisper Man and Imaginary Friend. Hope to get to them this fall. Also have a few Riley Sager novels to read. Have you read any of his books? Is their one you recommend?

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahh I hope you love those two! I have read Riley Sager’s first two books, and I’m sooo excited to read lock every door and home after dark soon! 🤩

    • @ilikesk8ing959
      @ilikesk8ing959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I loved The Shining, movie doesn’t do the justice

  • @jameswallace756
    @jameswallace756 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Read Behind Closed Doors in two days. One of the greatest and most sadistic villains ever and the ending is brilliant. Started The Whisper Man this morning and so far feeling dread of what is coming up - very well written.

  • @foreversavedbygrace
    @foreversavedbygrace 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally! Someone loved Behind Closed Doors! 🙌🏼 I had 5 people read it after me and they all loved it

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yesss this makes me so happy to hear!!

  • @fileanavailable
    @fileanavailable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes!!! Southern Book Club’s - 5 🌟 Gone Girl - 5 🌟 . The Last Mrs. Parrish was so freaking good! Loved it. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo I read in high school and it blew me away (will need to reread). So excited to pick up the ones I haven’t read on the list. 😅

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ana D I’m so glad you loved all of those as well!!! It sounds like we have very similar tastes in thrillers haha 😄

  • @LiteratureScienceAlliance
    @LiteratureScienceAlliance 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel you on recommending books that are your favorite but won't be for everyone. That how I feel about Jemisin as an author and also right now The Machineries Empire Series. Like I love that series because its confusing but I also know people don't want necessarily want to work that hard when they read lol

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha yes I totally feel that! Ugh I wish I loved Jemisin 😫

  • @rocsimmons8535
    @rocsimmons8535 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for your reviews!!

  • @BedtimeBookworm
    @BedtimeBookworm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve only read one of these but so many are on my TBR!! I’ve heard such mixed things about the Chobosky book that I’m suppppper nervous to pick it up lol

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bedtime Bookworm oh I’m sooo in the minority for imaginary friend haha I definitely understand the criticisms but omg, it’s my favorite of all time ❤️

  • @mkjd35
    @mkjd35 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was thinking of adding Behind her Eyes to my tbr. I have been hearing good things and its on my shelves. I also have Imaginary Friend based on your recommendations. Have not read it yet. Just finished The Other People. Its an easy quick read. I gave it 4 stars.

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Behind Her Eyes is so wild 🤯 and Imaginary Friend!!! Ahhh I hope you love it!

  • @belindarhodes4323
    @belindarhodes4323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved Behind Closed Doors

  • @milenadosanjosfrancisco2058
    @milenadosanjosfrancisco2058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Just yesterday I read my first horror book: It by Stephen King and I LOVED IT!
    It’s awesome! I don’t really intend to read a lot of horror books, because I’m a scared cat, but this one was worth it. Really. I really really loved it. For me, it was a very good choice to start reading Stephen King and I highly recommend.
    I’ve already chose the next one: 11/22/63.

    • @milenadosanjosfrancisco2058
      @milenadosanjosfrancisco2058 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, by Ray Bradbury, I only read Fahrenheit 451, but I loved and want to read more.

    • @beethoven2351
      @beethoven2351 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      See my previous recommendations.

  • @KristianaCembre
    @KristianaCembre 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved behind her eyes, I do understand some of the hate the ending got, but I read it almost a year ago and I still think about it.

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      RIGHT?! The ending stuck with me FOR SO LONG! I loved it! One of my favorite twists ever hahaha it's so messed up XD

  • @tishe5935
    @tishe5935 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Behind Closed Doors...read it in half a day. Loved it!

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay!!! I’m so glad you loved it!

  • @AlmostHeaven89
    @AlmostHeaven89 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for recommending TLMParrish, the halfway point flipped my mind.. it’s still continuing to every chapter 😱. Subscriiiiibed! Thank you ❤️

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      OMG right?! That halfway point!!!

  • @sampasslow-thomas945
    @sampasslow-thomas945 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can’t wait to read Behind Closed Doors with Vish and Abby this week! 😄

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Samwise Banjee I’m crossing my fingers you all have so much fun with it like Allen and I did!! It’s just so wild!

  • @Expelliarbooks
    @Expelliarbooks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The last mrs parrish is amazing!

  • @GetWriteOnIn
    @GetWriteOnIn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love the fall decorations on your bookshelf! The Shining is so good... so different from the movie!!! So so different, but I loved the book way more. I think you should read Misery if you haven't, that's also one of my favorite Stephen King books... outside of The Dark Tower, anyway. That series totally blew my mind. Always wanted to get around to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo series. Good recommendations :) I'll have to check out a few that I haven't read before.

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Yes!!! I really need to read Misery because I loved the movie for it!

    • @GetWriteOnIn
      @GetWriteOnIn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jessie Mae IMO one of the best movie book comparisons. Especially considering Kathy Bates. I read the book after I watched the movie and she couldn’t have done a better job

  • @bookswithv
    @bookswithv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love all these reccs and I might give The Whisper Man another go, I think i might really like it. I DNFed it just because it followed a detective so I’ll try and pick it up again. I also want to read SunDown Motel! It sounds so good. I have behind her eyes and behind closed doors and I can’t wait to read them 😁 And hopefully I can get to Imaginary Friend next month

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm sooo excited to see what you think of all of them as you read them!! You'll have to keep me updated on your thoughts throughout!!! :D

  • @suzanneestep2464
    @suzanneestep2464 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You might also like the Nevada Barr (Anna Pigeon series but more particular the book Flashback, great mystery and dual timelines).

  • @maryabaied3001
    @maryabaied3001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The trilogy she talks about in this video is the "Millennium" trilogy by Steig Larsson :)

  • @JB-wc9fz
    @JB-wc9fz 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice. I have Imaginary Friend on my Kindle and have not read it yet. You’ve left me optimistic that I will like it.

  • @umairabeebi6929
    @umairabeebi6929 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Thank u so much but would h hav a particular order for these? From ur most loved to the least?

  • @shnrr
    @shnrr ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how you explain it without saying too much about the story. Some here in yt says too much and I feel like they are spoilers

  • @ZoeElizabethZ
    @ZoeElizabethZ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, Jessie, I've been wanting to get more into thrillers, but I have kind of a low tolerance for super creepy stuff. It would be really cool if you did like an "intro to thrillers" video for some of us who are primarily SFF readers but want to get into thrillers!

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think you really can jump into thrillers anywhere! If you have a low tolerance for creepy things, I would highly recommend checking out domestic thrillers since they are pretty light on the gore and "horror elements". So books like The Last Mrs. Parrish and Gone Girl are great ones to read!

  • @louisity
    @louisity 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Millennium Trilogy (Girl With the Dragon Tattoo) is one of my book series that I supah love! 💞💞💞🐲
    Lisbeth Salander is fierce! 💞
    I also recommend legal thrillers like A Time to Kill by John Grisham. 😊
    You can also try The Firm by John Grisham. 😊

  • @kikirobinson7836
    @kikirobinson7836 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this video! Subscribed! Did you read home before dark? It’s my new fav! I need to try the dry and whisper Man.

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven’t yet but I’ve really enjoyed the two Riley Sager books I’ve read so I’m very excited for home before dark!

  • @lorbito155
    @lorbito155 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don’t think I have ever read a horror book now that I’m really thinking. Definitely thrillers but nothing explicitly horror. I guess I’ll have to try!

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Horror is a genre I want to get more into for sure! It’s like combining fantasy and thriller genres and I love everything I’ve read so far in the genre!

  • @thebookgeek87
    @thebookgeek87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Omg awwwww! Thank you for the shout out.. you're awesome! ❤❤❤❤

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your channel is fantastic, absolutely love watching your videos!

    • @thebookgeek87
      @thebookgeek87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JessieMaeBooks thank you so much. You're so sweet

  • @nicnackscorner1031
    @nicnackscorner1031 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome top ten. I'll be adding some of these to my list

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yay awesome! Hope you enjoy whatever you end up picking up!

  • @krakentoagoodbook
    @krakentoagoodbook 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've definitely heard that Behind Her Eyes is a love/hate book. I believe I have it, so I'll try to read it this fall! Haha oh man, Southern Book Club was super fun (but there were definitely moments where I wanted to throw the book across the room). The Sun Down Motel is on my list to read this fall as well! YESSSS The Shining is excellent. I think that's also my favorite, though I do really like 'Salem's Lot and The Green Mile as well. I was literally looking at Behind Closed Doors the other day! I'm glad to hear that it's worthwhile. I'm also planning on reading The Whisper Man this fall! Haha oh my goodness, I also just got a copy of The Dry.

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow yay!! It sounds like we have such similar tastes!! I really need to read Salem’s Lot soon! 😍❤️

  • @brightyell0wgun
    @brightyell0wgun 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I absolutely LOVE Imaginary Friend!!! I hear a lot of bad things about it, so it's great to see someone else who loves it :)

  • @highlanderknight
    @highlanderknight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    An older bunch, the Necroscope series by Brian Lumley.

  • @sharonrose5134
    @sharonrose5134 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I loved Imaginary friend! Just finished it and agree with everything you said😀

  • @manganett
    @manganett 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The whisper man was super spooky!

  • @sukki6052
    @sukki6052 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really love your hair color 😍

  • @charlotteslovacek1732
    @charlotteslovacek1732 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    First off, I Love You! You remind me of myself so much! We are sweet and bubbly but love those thrillers!
    Second, you need to read "Desperation" by Stephen King. It is my ALL TIME FAVORITE. By him and is such an AMAZING story with so many thrills. You long for light throughout the whole book and rarely find it.

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Charlotte Slovacek aww thank you!!! ❤️ oh I’m totally adding to my TBR!! Thank you for the recommendation!

  • @mangyolmutt
    @mangyolmutt 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Imaginary Friend! Couldn't put it down! I'll try some of the others on here too!

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aww yay I’m so glad to hear that! 🥳

  • @parichayjohri2506
    @parichayjohri2506 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video! Would be possible to provide links to where we can buy these books? Often times I've had folks watch a review and accidentally order a book with the same title but by a different author. Really appreciate the great content, thanks!

  • @TheLibraryofAllenxandria
    @TheLibraryofAllenxandria 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yesss!! Behind Closed Doors!! So bizarre!!!
    And I really want to read Imaginary Friend. I'm hoping I'll love it as much as you. So you would take IF over WoK?

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Library of Allenxandria oh my goodness it’s so hard to pick between the two because they are so different haha can I just pick both? 😂

  • @Groanola
    @Groanola 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked Imaginary Friend! The last 200 pages fell flat for me, but I did enjoy it enough to keep it on my shelf.

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Frostbite Gaming yeah that’s where I see a lot of people start to not like it as much is the ending! But I’m glad you still liked it overall 😄

  • @JessOwens
    @JessOwens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I feel like no one talks about The Millennium Trilogy and it’s one of my favorites of all time 🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @nataliejohnson8117
    @nataliejohnson8117 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got my Stephen King 3 books Barnes and Nobles exclusive book!!! Its so gorgeous, I'm excited!!! 👏🏽

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yay!!! It’s such a beautiful edition!

    • @nataliejohnson8117
      @nataliejohnson8117 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JessieMaeBooks it is. I'm almost finished with Carrie! 😀

  • @shravyabl4818
    @shravyabl4818 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    No exit by Taylor adams is amazing the whole book is so engaging

    • @shnrr
      @shnrr ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree! I was shaking and nervous but I wasn't even drinking coffee lol

  • @faith123
    @faith123 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video! you should read books from the red eye series if you havent yet :)

  • @niebieskie2
    @niebieskie2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just borrowed The last Mrs Parrish, I'll give it a go

  • @tamale4864
    @tamale4864 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the first one. I keep telling ppl they should read it but they never do and ppl are really missing out.

  • @amberreid1059
    @amberreid1059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought Imaginary Friend was amazing for the first half of the book, but after that it seemed to drag on sooooo much! Maybe I’ll reread it one day to give it another shot but by the end I wanted to throw it out the window.😂😅

    • @JessieMaeBooks
      @JessieMaeBooks  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amber Reid haha that’s the complaint I see for it the most for sure! It’s totally understandable!

  • @anastasiasresurrection7974
    @anastasiasresurrection7974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Two recommendations:
    The Tommyknockers By: Stephen King
    Intensity By: Dean Koontz
    My favs ❤❤❤

  • @Amu-mi4hm
    @Amu-mi4hm 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found out your channel and subscribed!!!

  • @johnsaxongitno4life588
    @johnsaxongitno4life588 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can not wait to see this video

  • @Puty0urlipstick0n
    @Puty0urlipstick0n 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    FINALLY SOMEONE IS TALKING ABOUT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, YES

    • @AlyssaL731
      @AlyssaL731 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I gotta say, I actually didn’t love that book!

  • @AllenFreemanMediaGuru
    @AllenFreemanMediaGuru 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Shinning, No Exit, Eyeshot, Carrie, The Chain, The Troop, The Firm .

    • @knnyphph
      @knnyphph 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The Troop! ❤️