Since I'm a early I just want to say I really really like the type of video you make, it's the perfect combination of chill and laidback but passionate about the subjects at the same time. You're an amazing creator!
You are correct! Of Mice and Men is a junior high school/ high school standard. And…..the copy that you show is the copy that we used in school!!! The Unbearable Lightness of Being is amazing! Oondjate wrote The English Patient.
Jurassic Park and Congo are two of my all time repeated movie watches. At this point, I could probably recite the movie from start to finish lol but I actually haven't read either of the books and they are both by Michael Crichton! I'll have to pick up Jurassic Park for sure but curious if you've read Congo?
I 100% disagree with the take that the book didn't deliver intense scenes. The scene where they get trapped in the room, when the Raptors are trying to come through the ceiling, was some of the most nerve-wracking shit I've ever read. Also the scene when they're in the waterfall. I think it did a better job than the movie. The movie always felt like a movie for kids, even when I was a kid, when I went and saw it in theaters. Read Silence of the Lambs! The pacing is really good, like Jurassic Park. It's pretty much exactly like the movie, the only exception being, the guys she takes that moth to have a bigger part in the story. I would like to read the other books in that series as well.
My favorite Michael Crichton book is The Andromeda Strain and I also enjoyed reading Jurassic Park, The Lost World, Congo, Sphere, and Eaters Of The Dead. A Psalm For The Wild Built was fantastic, I read that over a month ago, and I hope to read the second book soon. Currently I'm enjoying reading The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead and I haven't read any of his other books yet.
Jurassic Park was an amazing book and I felt the same way for years not wanting to read it as it’s one of my favorite movies. Also the Thomas Harris trilogy is an amazing read thru especially if you love the movies.
I'm so glad you loved Jurassic Park! That was one of my favorite reads from last year. Better than the movie in my opinion (and I'm also a big fan of the movie). 🦖🦕
The Silence of the Lambs and Red Dragon are the two greatest thrillers ever written. Sadly, the books fall off after that. But those two are incredible. Red Dragon in particular is a masterpiece.
I really really hope you read Harris' Hannibal Lector series; I cannot recommend it strongly enough! As a seasoned Stephen King constant reader, I assumed there was nothing I could read in a book that could disturb me ... I was dead wrong. I definitely had to take multiple short breaks from the series to collect myself, but they are excellent and they will affect you strongly (probably for the better😂) If you skip the 4th book (a prequel, Hannibal Rising) it will not diminish the original trilogy's quality or story. But do read it if you want even more lore and backstory! Excellent video as always, thank you!
Make sure to read Lost World and finally Dragon Teeth. All of his dinosaur books. I loved Lost World a little better than Jurassic Park and I loved Dragon Teeth.
I love the movie Jurassic Park, I saw it multiple times before I even knew it was based on a book. When I read the book, I loved it too. I would say they're equally good, they're just good in different ways! If I had to choose one I'd choose the movie only because I'm biased.
Where do I start? I love old-school vhs horror films. I got into reading in my 30s after meeting my wife. And I started reading what looked cool to me and followed this trajectory till I recently found your channel where you basically are reading all the same things I'm reading. This is weird man. I just pulled silence of the lambs off my bookshelf last week thinking.. this is the next one I'm gonna read. Anyways. I'm on an Elmore leonard kick right now. You should check him out if you haven't. Rum Punch is amazing.
I love your videos, but hate your comment section (just kidding, you seem to have a great community!:D)! your content extends my tbr list usually by 1-2 books (perfect amount), and then your commentors heave another 3-4 on top^^ (don't they give you anxiety too at times?;) )
Sharing info about Rooney's on my FB feed. I've seen Uncle Buck about 40+ times. Every time it's on- I can't resist. What's sucks about the publishing world is that we have all these short books, but if someone wants to sell a book in Canada or the US, there's a required length. People don't know that but it's Europe and the UK that publish novellas and they're okay with it. It's very very hard to publish a novella in n. america. (unless you're established like S. King. but even he had a hard time publishing his first book. Reading his memoir ATM). Putting Foster on my TBR list. You'll love The Incredible Lightness of Being- it's different, yet so beautiful.
I think you will absolutely love silence of the lambs and red dragon. I read the series and it keeps you on your toes. So does the exorcist books. Great reads. Enjoy! Love the content, my list grows every time I see your videos 😂 Happy Father’s Day!
I loved Jurassic Park! I read it when it first came out and, like you said, thought the building of suspense and pacing were fantastic. You might also enjoy Michael Crichton’s Timeline. I thought it had one of the best hooks I’ve ever read! It was made into a movie but it was just horrible - they ruined such a fun story. EDITED TO ADD: I commented before I saw you recommending A Psalm for the Wild Built. It’s become one of my favorites because it’s just so lovely, sweet and hopeful. 🥰
Long time no comment but I read a Michael Crichton book many years ago and thought if they made it into a movie, Sean Connery would have been perfect for one of the main rolls. Lo and behold, they did make Rising Sun with Sean Connery as the character I thought would be perfect for into a movie. Not only that. The film makers, for me at least, made a perfect adaptation. Other Crichton novels didn’t hit as well for me as the JP duology and Rising Sun so far, unfortunately.
Also - A Psalm for the Wild Built is a great recommendation! My mom is a newer reader and we decided to buddy read that book and the second book and she loved it. We physically read it along with the audiobook. If you're into that kind of thing, the audiobook was fantastic and it really added to the story!
Owls of the Eastern Ice is a really interesting read, it shows how difficult it can be to learn more about certain species. Quite adventurous, the author travels through harsh landscapes while following these rare and fascinating birds. Happy reading!
Thank you so so much for the bookclub recs. I read The secret history last month and I liked it. And I just finished Jurassic Park as well and I love it! I’m also starting The lost world. Thank you so so much. Please keep up the good work!
I read about half of Silence of the Lambs last year. Harris is a super mediocre writer. The movie is real close to the book but a lot better. (I read the first couple chapters of Red Dragon, and it's even more so). One of those rare instances where you have a great movie made from mediocre material.
I read Red Dragon when I was in college and it was one of the scariest books I'd ever read by that time, and I had read a LOT of Stephen King already. Silence of the Lambs was also scary, but Red Dragon was... hoo boy. Somethin' else.
Since I'm a early I just want to say I really really like the type of video you make, it's the perfect combination of chill and laidback but passionate about the subjects at the same time. You're an amazing creator!
Same!
Booksaresick, you're on a roll with your videos
“I am going to gain weight, i am ready, I am excited” said no one ever 😂
You are correct! Of Mice and Men is a junior high school/ high school standard. And…..the copy that you show is the copy that we used in school!!! The Unbearable Lightness of Being is amazing! Oondjate wrote The English Patient.
Love the rambles, love the randomness thrown in. These videos always feel like we’re hanging out with a friend. Happy Father’s Day!
Endless enthusiasm. Love it.
Jurassic Park and Congo are two of my all time repeated movie watches. At this point, I could probably recite the movie from start to finish lol but I actually haven't read either of the books and they are both by Michael Crichton! I'll have to pick up Jurassic Park for sure but curious if you've read Congo?
Hey Nick! I received my tshirt: it’s fantastic! Thank you 🙏 BTW you should be proud of yourself! You’re doing a great job!
Other good short Steinbeck reads are Cannery Row, The Pearl, and Travels with Charley (non-fiction)
I love the general aesthetic of your videos!
I 100% disagree with the take that the book didn't deliver intense scenes. The scene where they get trapped in the room, when the Raptors are trying to come through the ceiling, was some of the most nerve-wracking shit I've ever read. Also the scene when they're in the waterfall. I think it did a better job than the movie. The movie always felt like a movie for kids, even when I was a kid, when I went and saw it in theaters.
Read Silence of the Lambs! The pacing is really good, like Jurassic Park. It's pretty much exactly like the movie, the only exception being, the guys she takes that moth to have a bigger part in the story. I would like to read the other books in that series as well.
The whole Hannibal trilogy is fantastic!!!
My favorite Michael Crichton book is The Andromeda Strain and I also enjoyed reading Jurassic Park, The Lost World, Congo, Sphere, and Eaters Of The Dead.
A Psalm For The Wild Built was fantastic, I read that over a month ago, and I hope to read the second book soon. Currently I'm enjoying reading The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead and I haven't read any of his other books yet.
Jurassic Park was an amazing book and I felt the same way for years not wanting to read it as it’s one of my favorite movies.
Also the Thomas Harris trilogy is an amazing read thru especially if you love the movies.
Please talk about house of leaves 😢 i see it on that bookshelf in the back wall
Do you plan on reading any more classics?
I'm so glad you loved Jurassic Park! That was one of my favorite reads from last year. Better than the movie in my opinion (and I'm also a big fan of the movie). 🦖🦕
My 8th grade class read Of Mice and Men, and it was a life changing experience for me. That’s when I fell in love with literature.
The Silence of the Lambs and Red Dragon are the two greatest thrillers ever written. Sadly, the books fall off after that. But those two are incredible. Red Dragon in particular is a masterpiece.
Buddy, not sure if you have heard of North Woods by Daniel Mason but that is the best book of 2024.
Please check it out!!!!!!!
I really really hope you read Harris' Hannibal Lector series; I cannot recommend it strongly enough! As a seasoned Stephen King constant reader, I assumed there was nothing I could read in a book that could disturb me ... I was dead wrong.
I definitely had to take multiple short breaks from the series to collect myself, but they are excellent and they will affect you strongly (probably for the better😂)
If you skip the 4th book (a prequel, Hannibal Rising) it will not diminish the original trilogy's quality or story. But do read it if you want even more lore and backstory!
Excellent video as always, thank you!
Make sure to read Lost World and finally Dragon Teeth. All of his dinosaur books. I loved Lost World a little better than Jurassic Park and I loved Dragon Teeth.
I'm so excited for you to read Outlander even if it doesn't get picked for book club it is my all time favorite book series 😊
I love the movie Jurassic Park, I saw it multiple times before I even knew it was based on a book. When I read the book, I loved it too. I would say they're equally good, they're just good in different ways! If I had to choose one I'd choose the movie only because I'm biased.
My copy of Jurassic Park arrived in the mail this evening and I have tomorrow off work 😎😬
This is my first video of yours and im sold. Be back soon to see more of your vids. ❤
I loved The Silence of the Lambs. Red Dragon, not as much.
awesome that you have the thomas harris hannibal trilogy on hardcover. Red Dragon is one of my favorites
Just finished the book this morning. I agree that it was surprisingly different from the movie and I liked it 🦖
Your uncle sounds cool. You should do a video with him. Let us meet him.
I recommend Cannery Row for your next Steinbeck book.
Are you on the Goodreads? I must stalk your reading journeys 📚
Just finished a man called ove and man what a 5 star read. It made me laugh and cry first book to do that.
Read Red Dragon last year and liked it better than the movie and want to read the rest of the series. I think it is four books?
Loved the Hannibal Books!
Yes! Read the hannibal trilogy its great!
Where do I start? I love old-school vhs horror films. I got into reading in my 30s after meeting my wife. And I started reading what looked cool to me and followed this trajectory till I recently found your channel where you basically are reading all the same things I'm reading. This is weird man. I just pulled silence of the lambs off my bookshelf last week thinking.. this is the next one I'm gonna read. Anyways. I'm on an Elmore leonard kick right now. You should check him out if you haven't. Rum Punch is amazing.
I have read both Red Dragon and Silence. Red is more horror and Silence more thriller to me but very worth the time to read.
Outlander is great!
I read of mice and men in high school 😊
you hit it Nick! Thanks!😊😉
Love your videos!!!
Yes! I love A Psalm for the Wild Built (and Becky Chambers in general)
If you like Jurassic Park, check out James Rollins’ Sigma Force series!
I love your videos, but hate your comment section (just kidding, you seem to have a great community!:D)! your content extends my tbr list usually by 1-2 books (perfect amount), and then your commentors heave another 3-4 on top^^ (don't they give you anxiety too at times?;) )
Sharing info about Rooney's on my FB feed. I've seen Uncle Buck about 40+ times. Every time it's on- I can't resist. What's sucks about the publishing world is that we have all these short books, but if someone wants to sell a book in Canada or the US, there's a required length. People don't know that but it's Europe and the UK that publish novellas and they're okay with it. It's very very hard to publish a novella in n. america. (unless you're established like S. King. but even he had a hard time publishing his first book. Reading his memoir ATM). Putting Foster on my TBR list. You'll love The Incredible Lightness of Being- it's different, yet so beautiful.
The Unbearable Lightness of Being was the first book my fiancé recommended to me when we started dating, so it's super nostalgic. I really liked it!
I think you will absolutely love silence of the lambs and red dragon. I read the series and it keeps you on your toes. So does the exorcist books. Great reads. Enjoy! Love the content, my list grows every time I see your videos 😂 Happy Father’s Day!
I loved Jurassic Park! I read it when it first came out and, like you said, thought the building of suspense and pacing were fantastic. You might also enjoy Michael Crichton’s Timeline. I thought it had one of the best hooks I’ve ever read! It was made into a movie but it was just horrible - they ruined such a fun story.
EDITED TO ADD: I commented before I saw you recommending A Psalm for the Wild Built. It’s become one of my favorites because it’s just so lovely, sweet and hopeful. 🥰
Long time no comment but I read a Michael Crichton book many years ago and thought if they made it into a movie, Sean Connery would have been perfect for one of the main rolls. Lo and behold, they did make Rising Sun with Sean Connery as the character I thought would be perfect for into a movie. Not only that. The film makers, for me at least, made a perfect adaptation. Other Crichton novels didn’t hit as well for me as the JP duology and Rising Sun so far, unfortunately.
Also - A Psalm for the Wild Built is a great recommendation! My mom is a newer reader and we decided to buddy read that book and the second book and she loved it. We physically read it along with the audiobook. If you're into that kind of thing, the audiobook was fantastic and it really added to the story!
Owls of the Eastern Ice is a really interesting read, it shows how difficult it can be to learn more about certain species. Quite adventurous, the author travels through harsh landscapes while following these rare and fascinating birds. Happy reading!
Thank you so so much for the bookclub recs. I read The secret history last month and I liked it. And I just finished Jurassic Park as well and I love it!
I’m also starting The lost world.
Thank you so so much. Please keep up the good work!
I read about half of Silence of the Lambs last year. Harris is a super mediocre writer. The movie is real close to the book but a lot better. (I read the first couple chapters of Red Dragon, and it's even more so). One of those rare instances where you have a great movie made from mediocre material.
Outlander book made me feel like time travel is possible-maybe even favorable. Excited to see where you go with it!
Red Dragon is the book that got me into reading as an adult. The town librarian suggested it. And I loved it so much, I kept reading!
I love these videos so much, I wish you posted more in the week can't get enough of them 😂❤❤ keep them coming Nick!
I didn't know that I needed to read Jurassic Park. Thank you your content is awesome 🎉
You may be mixing up the cover of The Unbearable Lightness of Being with The Son of Man painting by Reneé Magritte.
Which the movie The Thomas Crown Affair riifed on in one of its final scenes.
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Is that a vw bus tattoo on your arm ?
I read Red Dragon when I was in college and it was one of the scariest books I'd ever read by that time, and I had read a LOT of Stephen King already. Silence of the Lambs was also scary, but Red Dragon was... hoo boy. Somethin' else.
How... have you possibly not heard of The Unbearable Lighness of Being? It's literally one of the most famous literary titles of the past 40 years.
I will comment telling you to read Slaughterhouse Five until you read Slaughterhouse Five!
Also, are you excited for next week? Being that books are sick and it will be week 26 of books being sick, you are Nick!? 😂❤