Ok. I read American psycho last year. When I was done I was disgusted and so happy to put it down. But ever since then I think about that stupid book constantly. It is amazing in ways I cannot express. It is HIGH satire. The movie does a great job too. I would recommend Reading American psycho but don't come for me if it pisses you off. 😂
Reading Stoner was very similar to me when I read The Remains of the Day by Ishiguro...once I finished, I immediately started to understand its subtle brilliance.
Hey! I don’t know if you know this or not, but Bret Easton Ellis and Donna Tartt went to Bennington together and were/are? friends. The film of American Psycho is directed by Mary Harron, who directed I Shot Andy Warhol, another good film.
Live in Maine love coming home and seeing a new video from Books are sick You have to read Swan Song by Robert Mcgammon it is a dystopian novel about a group of people from New York City going across the country very similar to the Stand. Read it!
i just finished TVS last weekend! great read, the story being told through the collective memory of the neighborhood boys was actually so ridiculous and hilarious and also sad!? not what i had been expecting
I wonder if you'd like Catcher in the Rye, since you liked The Perks of Being a Wallflower. I haven't read it and I will. I did order both Small Things Like These and Jurassic Park because of you. I did see The Skin of a Lion at the thrift store, but I'm trying to read more popular fiction these days.
I am SO much picking up The Stand now 🙂Quick question, I noticed you have some Dean Koontz books behind you. Do you enjoy his books and if you do, can you recommend any? I've heard a lot about him, but never actually read any of his books 🙂
Another 90’s book you could look in to that I really enjoyed was The Hot Zone by Richard Preston. All about the Ebola virus and I found it fascinating!! It’s a nonfiction novel, if that’s your thing
I honestly believe George RR Martin will finish the series. He said in November that he will. I choose to believe it because I have to believe it. Currently reading the whole series via audio and it is just spectacular. Even if he doesn’t finish (he will) it’s worth reading. It’s the best prose I’ve ever heard/read.
American Psycho is awesome, I’ve been wanting to read more from Ellis, drags a little in the begging and then gradually picks up and when it does oh boy, I’ll never forget the chapter called “the rat 🐀”
Out of curiosity I looked up when The Stand was first published to help me remember when I would have read it, and discovered that according to Wikipedia it was reprinted in 1990 with an extra 400 pages restored that had been removed from the original manuscript. It was apparently The Complete & Uncut Edition. So, I need to know which edition you read? I definitely read it before this reprinting- say, around '79/80, not long after reading Salem's Lot. Now I am curious to reread, since it has been a while, and am interested in what was omitted, especially as I was around 15 at the time, and I absolutely loved it then. ❤
Wow never heard someone talked about Death of Grass (ok maybe a bit of overreaction). I read to book going completely blind and it was such a great suprise. I'm sure you'll enjoy it as well.
I cannot wait for you to read American psycho, it’s one of the most simultaneously hated yet well loved books of all time, I read it about once a year and come away each time with a different opinion
Random thought, have you gotten to Summer of Night or Boy’s Life yet? These two kinda go with IT in the coming of age horror vein. Would love to know your thoughts
Read the Stand this year as well. Unfortunately for me, it wasn’t good. There was zero point to mother Abigail and the Dark Man. There was zero point to the journey that they made to Vegas. There was no battle between good and evil - evil destroyed itself. It’s too bad because I was really enjoying it until the last part.
Love Chuck Palahniuk, but Fight Club is a pretty mediocre novel. The movie (one of my fav's) is a hundred times better. Also, glad to see some legit choices like American Psycho and The Virgin Suicides (with those, they're far better than their respective movie adaptations).
Seriously? High Fidelity? A toss-away airport paperback banged out just to be made into a mediocre John Cusack rom-com - that's somehow in the same poll as American Psycho, Wind-Up Bird, Trainspotting, and Virgin Suicides - the most basic pieces of 90's literature that actually matter, and most people tend to know by now.
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Stoner is a great book. It stays with you long after you read it
We accept the love we think we deserve.
Simple yet so deep. This book just broke me 😢
Ok. I read American psycho last year. When I was done I was disgusted and so happy to put it down. But ever since then I think about that stupid book constantly. It is amazing in ways I cannot express. It is HIGH satire. The movie does a great job too. I would recommend Reading American psycho but don't come for me if it pisses you off. 😂
i also finished The Stand earlier this year and loved it and was worth reading for 2 months.
I don’t think George RR Martin intends to finish his series. I genuinely believe he’s done with the whole thing. 😢😂
Reading The Stand during the pandemic gave me the same vibe to when your wife had said something about reading Jaws at the beach. Very eerie.
The Stephen King punch combo at 4:30 sent me 🤣
Reading Stoner was very similar to me when I read The Remains of the Day by Ishiguro...once I finished, I immediately started to understand its subtle brilliance.
Just became a patreon member! I’m so happy I found your channel, you’re super fun to watch!!
Loved Stoner. So glad you picked it as your number 1 choice! It’s such a quiet book but so thoughtful. Your videos are great. 😮
Half a year of books being sick!! Yay🎉 look forward to the next half & beyond
Hey! I don’t know if you know this or not, but Bret Easton Ellis and Donna Tartt went to Bennington together and were/are? friends. The film of American Psycho is directed by Mary Harron, who directed I Shot Andy Warhol, another good film.
Tartt dedicated Secret History to Ellis, too.
So glad that Perks is in your top 5 so far this year! It’s been one of my favorites ever since I read it
Tuesdays With Morrie is so good! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts.
Tuesdays with Morrie is a great book! Awesome to see it here
I finished Realm of the elderlings today. 16 books and now it’s over. Best series of all time imo. Highly recommend you check it out
Chuck Palahniuk is my favourite author! I loved Survivor by him.
I just added Stoner to my tbr!!!❤ It was recommended by the Corner Bookstore!!!
Get your tissues ready for Tuesdays With Morrie. Also, I loved Poisonwood Bible!
Live in Maine love coming home and seeing a new video from Books are sick
You have to read Swan Song by Robert Mcgammon it is a dystopian novel about a group of people from New York City going across the country very similar to the Stand. Read it!
i just finished TVS last weekend! great read, the story being told through the collective memory of the neighborhood boys was actually so ridiculous and hilarious and also sad!? not what i had been expecting
The Virgin Suicides is my most re-read book. I absolutely love it.
I neeeeed to check out that Donna Tart!
Yes! VS is so good. Definitely go through Eugenides others. Middlesex is a favorite of mine
Tuesdays with Morrie is sooooo fantastic!!! I love all Mitch Albom's books!!!!
Tuesdays with Morrie is so so great! Love Mitch Albom
Fun Fact- There are 52 weeks in a year! 📚📖
Tuesdays with Morrie is one of my top 3 favorite books I’ve ever read. I’ve read it several times. There’s also a movie for it.
Book stuff!? I wasn't expecting that!
It's so crazy with stoner. I also loved it and it's one of my favorite books and can't really say why.
Banger book pickups. Tuesdays with Morrie will break you. js
Fight Club - a thoughtful read. Good pick. Explained the movie which I found confusing.
Tuesdays with morrie was so good
Half a year of books are sick ayee
Great books thanks, I would suggest you watch the American psycho movie first before you read the book, the book will make more sense to you then.
You should definitely watch American Psycho, it’s fantastic. Especially if you’re into psychology, or satire
love your channel, just a note, haven't received our book tote we ordered yet.
Hey there! Thank you! If you could shoot me an email or send me a DM over on insta I can look into that for ya! :)
I wonder if you'd like Catcher in the Rye, since you liked The Perks of Being a Wallflower. I haven't read it and I will. I did order both Small Things Like These and Jurassic Park because of you. I did see The Skin of a Lion at the thrift store, but I'm trying to read more popular fiction these days.
I am SO much picking up The Stand now 🙂Quick question, I noticed you have some Dean Koontz books behind you. Do you enjoy his books and if you do, can you recommend any? I've heard a lot about him, but never actually read any of his books 🙂
Another 90’s book you could look in to that I really enjoyed was The Hot Zone by Richard Preston. All about the Ebola virus and I found it fascinating!! It’s a nonfiction novel, if that’s your thing
Fight club is a really good book. Screw with your head good. A lot different than the movie. Honestly all his books are great
Read The Poisonwood Bible ASAP😭😭😭
Your T-shirt is amazing. Where can I find one??
Glad I'm in the book club
Have you ever read "Where the Crawdads Sing"? I just finished it and would love your take on it! 🤗
I honestly believe George RR Martin will finish the series. He said in November that he will. I choose to believe it because I have to believe it. Currently reading the whole series via audio and it is just spectacular. Even if he doesn’t finish (he will) it’s worth reading. It’s the best prose I’ve ever heard/read.
Winter is coming in august
American Psycho is awesome, I’ve been wanting to read more from Ellis, drags a little in the begging and then gradually picks up and when it does oh boy, I’ll never forget the chapter called “the rat 🐀”
If you like coming of age stories, looking for Alaska by John Green is sad but really good
You should check out Plainsong by Kent Hauf!:) I think it would be right up your alley.
Out of curiosity I looked up when The Stand was first published to help me remember when I would have read it, and discovered that according to Wikipedia it was reprinted in 1990 with an extra 400 pages restored that had been removed from the original manuscript. It was apparently The Complete & Uncut Edition. So, I need to know which edition you read? I definitely read it before this reprinting- say, around '79/80, not long after reading Salem's Lot. Now I am curious to reread, since it has been a while, and am interested in what was omitted, especially as I was around 15 at the time, and I absolutely loved it then. ❤
The only book that gives me the same feeling as Stoner is "Embers" by Sándor Márai
Go read August from John Williams, it will be the book of your life! ❤
If you loved Stoner I think you'll love Butchers Crossing. It's another great one.
Wow never heard someone talked about Death of Grass (ok maybe a bit of overreaction). I read to book going completely blind and it was such a great suprise. I'm sure you'll enjoy it as well.
I cannot wait for you to read American psycho, it’s one of the most simultaneously hated yet well loved books of all time, I read it about once a year and come away each time with a different opinion
If you liked Stoner, read McTeague by Frank Norris. I guarantee you will like it.
TVS was SO GOOD
Random thought, have you gotten to Summer of Night or Boy’s Life yet? These two kinda go with IT in the coming of age horror vein. Would love to know your thoughts
We mustn’t lose faith in George RR Martin. Hold the line.
Also, I highly recommend reading I, Lucifer by Glen Duncan.
Trust me.
Have you read “ The Book Thief”? By Markus Zusak; or “Weaveworld” and “Imajica” by Clive Barker?
i suggest to read skag boys before trainspotting it is the prequel
What’s it gonna take for you to pick up Vonnegut? Send me your damn PO BOX and you’ll get a couple surprises. 😂
Read the Stand this year as well. Unfortunately for me, it wasn’t good. There was zero point to mother Abigail and the Dark Man. There was zero point to the journey that they made to Vegas. There was no battle between good and evil - evil destroyed itself. It’s too bad because I was really enjoying it until the last part.
You need to read The five people you meet in heaven by Mitch Album. Top 3 book for me
Not me only listening to you with headphones getting annoyed when you won't say the titles 😂
I think we'll probably eventually get the 6th ASOIAF book, but definitely won't get the 7th.
pls give in the miso soup by ryu murakami a read! thought it was a cozy read and now im hooked into the horror of it all 💀
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Dude the virgin suicides MOVIE… you gotta check it out.
I genuinely do not believe we will get another Game of Throne novel. I've had to come to terms with it.
No lonesome dove in there??? Or was that a 2023 read??
I read the Butchet Boy and it really didn't seem that great. Honestly in that genre Tom Woods Victor the Assassin series is epic
Do you have Goodreads?!
Hahaha love the tshirt😂. Your channel is fantastic and you are such a chill and authentic dude, keep up the great work!
Lots of great books! George RR Martin will never finish those books. He’s over this whole thing.
Love Chuck Palahniuk, but Fight Club is a pretty mediocre novel. The movie (one of my fav's) is a hundred times better. Also, glad to see some legit choices like American Psycho and The Virgin Suicides (with those, they're far better than their respective movie adaptations).
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Thank you!
“how many weeks are in a year”? “I don’t know - who cares”? 😅😅😅
Seriously? High Fidelity? A toss-away airport paperback banged out just to be made into a mediocre John Cusack rom-com - that's somehow in the same poll as American Psycho, Wind-Up Bird, Trainspotting, and Virgin Suicides - the most basic pieces of 90's literature that actually matter, and most people tend to know by now.
Hey buddy relax
I'm trying to find Keuli (?) on here but without luck. Can you share the channel name so we can follow?? Thanks!
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