I live in Latinamerica, so I had to read both 100 years of solitude and The house of the spirits back to back, because I needed to compare them for my literature class. I really don't know how it will be translated, but in spanish, I feel like The House of the spirits is way easier to read, and if you aren't really used to magical realism, it's an amazing point to start. Also, as a girl, it feels way more relatable, because Allende treats so many problems that latin american women still have to face and really focuses on the impact we have in our society and Oh my gosh, I can't wait for you to read and share your opinions with us!
@sarahsperusals
4 жыл бұрын
"spooky time usa" emma you live in canada
@wal_sim4397
4 жыл бұрын
Perfume by Patrick Süskind. It's magical realism + horror, though it's more creepy than scary. Definitely a good spooky time nonetheless.
@valentinacruz6326
3 жыл бұрын
Omg I love that book 😍
@carolhodson6353
3 жыл бұрын
Love halloween brought a pumbkin sweet holder made in glass very heavy.
@honeylait
4 жыл бұрын
Yay! I'm glad I'm not the only one re-reading Macbeth this month. it fits the spooky vibes so well
@BaileeWalsh
3 жыл бұрын
A middlegrade book that was my favorite book for a while is The Thief of Always by Clive Barker. It's about this boy who goes into this notorious house in his neighborhood and when he's there he finds a bunch of other kids and they are allowed to do whatever they want. No parents. No school. Only a few rules. But there's something more sinister going on. I think that's the best way I can pitch it without going into too much information or looking things up to refresh my memory.
@ileanaaaaa
4 жыл бұрын
My reads this Autumn so far: Phantom of the Opera, We Have Always Lived in the Castle of course, The Turn of the Screw and Murder on the Orient Express. But my all-time favourite for the season are Dracula, Frankenstein and The Picture of Dorian Gray 🖤 I really wanted to try for the first time Stephen King but I don't know 😬
@therealfirelord3359
3 жыл бұрын
Stephen King has his issues (* ahem * overly sexual, insensitive to race) but he's so good at making the reader terrified and describing gore, and Tabitha King (also an author, and a really good one, and his wife) helps him not be a sexist prick. The Shining is in my opinion the peak of his career, but Pet Sematary, Salem's Lot (a Dracula retelling), or Carrie are good places to start as well!
@destinysmith1325
3 жыл бұрын
Why are we like the same person oh my word
@alexandraroselyn
4 жыл бұрын
Oh I hope you like The Graveyard Book! It's actually a retelling of The Jungle Book and it's fantastic! I also highly recommend pairing it with the audiobook because it's a full cast with music composed just for it and it's beautiful!!
@emmiereads
4 жыл бұрын
I had no idea it's a retelling of the Jungle Book that's amazing!! and ahh yes I'll try to find the audiobook!
@ciarathepixie7776
4 жыл бұрын
I love Macbeth, Lady Macbeth is my fave character, she's so interesting
@kazimierzduzyimaly
4 жыл бұрын
omg same!! she’s such a badass
@nadia6999
4 жыл бұрын
im studying macbeth at school at the moment!
@jamesduggan7200
4 жыл бұрын
Without doubt, "Macbeth" is spooky, nevertheless it's "Othello" that received its first performance on All Saint's Day.
@nadeshkaholmes9511
4 жыл бұрын
My tbr list has gotten larger thanks to you haha I love these I can't wait to read them. I've wanted to read more gothic/dark books lately so this video came in the perfect time! Thank you! ❤️
@Julia-gl7zu
3 жыл бұрын
"you can never trust a victor...aparantly" lmaoo
@EllenChernevich
4 жыл бұрын
Good thing I have The Bloody Chamber on my shelf, so I could read the first sentence and immediately calm down my curiosity 🙃 This collection of short stories is the best, love Angela Carter!
@purpflurp68
4 жыл бұрын
@21:50 i get what you mean, the imposter trope is so creepy! like one of those classic tales where a family member’s calling out to you, but then you see the actual family member plead that it’s not them.
@mtfc105
4 жыл бұрын
OMG OMG OMG!!! I lovvvvved the haunting of hill house and Jackson’s other works. It’s so atmospheric and I looove it!!!!! I hope you do to!!!!!
@feygomez4223
3 жыл бұрын
First time watching one of your videos and I really enjoyed it. Your voice is so soothing and the books were great! 😌
@charmilliriano8385
4 жыл бұрын
I love when you post!! thank you so much for posting videos for us ❤️
@q180
4 жыл бұрын
I have An Oresteia coming in the mail within the next week, so I definitely will be starting it right away! I bought both If Not, Winter & Autobiography of Red due to your recommendations, and I loooved them! As always, great video emma!
@tessaisntreading
4 жыл бұрын
your reading taste so flawless??? now i have 13 new books i want to read and i'm loving it
@Stephanie-gz5pt
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Emma I’ve had a really bad day today and this video is just way I needed. Thanks for brightening up my day like always 🥺
@katewhisler4033
4 жыл бұрын
hey emma, i’ll be checking out the haunting of hill house, thanks for the spooky recommendation 👍🏼
@ayeshazafar1641
3 жыл бұрын
Emma YOU NEED TO READ MACBETH!!! It is so fun and spooky at the same time.
@joychalaby
3 жыл бұрын
Macbeth - yessss! I love how you were all prepared to read something dark and beautiful from Bloody Chamber, did zoom in, and "wait, it's rather saucy". Yeah, this whole anthology is a bit, I studied it for my Literary theory course and it was a bit meh to apply psychoanalytic theory to it :P. I really want to read The Graveyard Book as well, I really enjoyed The Ocean at the End of the Lane! "The Woman in White" is SO SO good. Highly recommend.
@mariesshelf
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you recommended The House of Spirits because I have never seen any of Isabel's books here in English-spoken booktube. Isabel is actually the author who made me fall in love with reading; The House of Spirits is kind of inspired in her own life (for example, the poet is Neruda himself) so I would really recommend you to read Paula, it's a letter to her daughter which was dying and Isabel tells her the story of their family. I love that book so much and I think you would like it!
@nayabzafar8299
4 жыл бұрын
Damn girl how's your hair always perfect
@nicolemacarandang2356
4 жыл бұрын
Emma your videos give me life! Thank you for giving us excellent content. :)
@amandamichele3293
4 жыл бұрын
I felt similarly about The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein! I'm always skeptical that a retelling can live up to the original--especially my fav, Frankenstein--but Dark Descent really highlighted understated elements of the original and painted Victor as an unreliable narrator in a way that I loved. Honestly my favorite Frankenstein retelling. Don't know if you know, but it's apparently getting a screen adaptation!
@VerenaSatriani
4 жыл бұрын
Your room is always well-organized, Emmie. Always amazing to watch your awesome recording. Have a great day Emmie as well as everyone who is watching Emmie's video here
@kanak4405
2 жыл бұрын
hi, yes i shamelessly rewatch your old videos everyday. because you are amazing
@oliverwilliams5113
3 жыл бұрын
Loved this Emmie, you are inspiring me to read more and more :)) x
@milaces1323
4 жыл бұрын
I can't believe how cute those skeleton (dogs? Cats?)behind you are!!!! 😱
@LoveVira
3 жыл бұрын
I am also planning to read The Graveyard book and The Haunting of Hill house, seems perfect for the Halloween month! I also have Mexican Gothic and I am very excited to read that
@TheSelkie1990
4 жыл бұрын
Since you love Anne Carson so much, I highly recommend Mary Reynault if you haven't read her books yet. She makes ancient Greece feel so real, even though it's mythology. The King Must Die is one of my favorite books ever. I got in trouble in school for reading it all in one sitting instead of reading it in parts with the class....oops. :)
@elenavasilevska5536
4 жыл бұрын
Ooh you’re gonna love Macbeth, it’s in my top favorite Shakespeare plays!
@legendaryreader39
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendations 🤗
@atenagutierrezchavez9999
4 жыл бұрын
hi emmie!! I can't wait to add more books to my tbr list after this video :)
@ariesiva444
4 жыл бұрын
emmie you're the person i want to be
@anacristinasoto8961
3 жыл бұрын
I love watching your videos 🧡
@artfully3382
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for rec’ing The Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein. I’m looking forward to checking it out. 🎃
@lewannabestar
4 жыл бұрын
The October vibes >>>>
@ML-yw4hv
3 жыл бұрын
your my new fav utube channel. thank you.
@xgrayvision
4 жыл бұрын
If you liked 'Hill House' I think you might like Slade House, which definitely has the spooky vibe.
@xxxyyy3381
4 жыл бұрын
Oh so you really are thrusting these quality videos at us back to back huh?
@jackiesliterarycorner
3 жыл бұрын
I love Arcturus editions too! I have quite a few in that editions.
@andradastanescu9339
3 жыл бұрын
Also sawkill girls is a very chilling book!!! Would recommend
@gypsybond8651
3 жыл бұрын
'the legend of sleepy hollow' is quite good too.
@stews9
2 жыл бұрын
The Woman In White is atmospheric, eerie, and wonderful. You'll like Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone, No Name, and Armadale are other good ones from him. He got preachy toward the end of his career, which spoiled otherwise energetic and engaging stories, but the four I've named are good ones, in my view. / Drood by Dan Simmons is a light, entertaining book told from Collins's voice, in a pulp romp through Fu Manchu territory, dragging Dickens along for the ride. Fluff, but good, like cotton candy. (Candy floss).
@Teroyt
4 жыл бұрын
I fell in love with reading again in quarantine. I'll check the Isabel Allende book and the haunting of Hill house
@johnsaxongitno4life588
4 жыл бұрын
I love to listen to your voice please please stay safe and strong love you and your channel love 💖 John and i love your amazing videos xx
@adillaafiani6921
4 жыл бұрын
But Emma... I am a total coward and I don't wanna have a spooky night :( anyway.... Thanks for the recommendations and video, as always!
@ClandestineGirl16X
4 жыл бұрын
The woman in black by susan hill, and the house on Abigail lane are pretty good
@RebeccaNeffati
3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE gothic horror, it is easily my favourite genre, but I absolutely hate with a passion The Castle of Otranto.
@kristeluzumaki8350
4 жыл бұрын
Hi!! I just wanns say I always feel good after watching your videos and also, Im learning a lot from your videos.
@milliebks
3 жыл бұрын
You should read The Infernal Devices! It's set in Victorian London. I didn't like any of Cassandra Clare's other books, but TID was so good!
@patriciaaraujo5107
3 жыл бұрын
Great spooky recomendations! 🎃 For me, the perfect read at this time of the year is Perfume by Patrick Suskind because it's my favorite book ❤️ Has anyone ever told you that you have a voice very similar to Dakota Johnson? Very soothing and calm, beautiful. Have a nice day!
@FaeryLaume
3 жыл бұрын
I read The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson because Neil Gaiman recommended it for a good adult title for All Hallow's Read. It's very strange, atmospheric, twisted, and you don't know what's real and what's imagined as the story unfolds. Two thumbs up.
@mollieconnelly-macneill2058
4 жыл бұрын
Emmie I have 2 reading recs for you that are both spooky AND translated: Little Star and Let the Right One In, both by Swedish author John Ajvide Lindqvist. I think you’d love them both!
@Wolfhailstorm
3 жыл бұрын
Tinder sounds amazing I also would love to read hill house. I just watched the show and it sounds very different
@eoghansweetman217
3 жыл бұрын
Have you read The Turn of the Screw? If so, what did you think of it?
@jimcuster3677
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Emma. Have you ever read any Robert Aickman? He is one of Neil Gaiman’s favorite authors. Aickman wrote about fifty short stories, which are usually referred to as “strange stories.” I wouldn’t exactly call Aickman spooky, but he’s wonderful at generating a feeling of uneasiness. His stories do not resolve neatly, and they tend to linger in the memory (well, mine anyways) for long afterward as you wonder what exactly happened. There are several good collections of his work, including Dark Entries and Cold Hand in Mine. Oh, and my wife and I read The Woman in White several years ago and really enjoyed it. Hope you do too.
@tommyboy1090
3 жыл бұрын
Is that Fluffy behind you?
@andradastanescu9339
3 жыл бұрын
You make me want to start reading again🥰
@CURTAINS_
3 жыл бұрын
go for it!
@nadia6999
4 жыл бұрын
a spooky children’s book is the witches by rod dahl!! it’s really good xx
@nadia6999
4 жыл бұрын
i mean roald dahl!
@JungianHeights
4 жыл бұрын
Spooky reads I am planning on reading/am currently reading are The Manuscript Found In Saragossa by Jan Potocki and The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio! :) 💀
@larissaprates1384
4 жыл бұрын
Hey, Emma! Because you’ve talked so much about Anne Carson in your channel I got curious to read something from her. So I read one of her short stories (1=1, available on The NY Times) and recommended it to a reading club I’m a part of (we read women only). They liked it a lot! I found it a little hard to understand everything, she has such a way with referencing philosophy using a minimum amount of words hahaha anyways, I liked her writing. It IS very poetic. I might recommend her again for one of our meetings.
@emmiereads
4 жыл бұрын
AH that's amazing I'm so glad you got to read something from her! I've never read her short stories but I would loooove to get into them
@larissaprates1384
4 жыл бұрын
@@emmiereads ohhh I think you’re gonna love it! If you allow me to recommend one I personally enjoyed I’d say check out “Flaubert again”
@Lionheart5375
4 жыл бұрын
Loved these recommendations.... Though.... The scardey cat I am will probably not venture further into spooksville than Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 😂
@thestralvestral2724
2 жыл бұрын
I love your voice!!
@newbygamer
4 жыл бұрын
I for one am always down to live in "spooky town usa"
@faezafaeza7798
4 жыл бұрын
She's so articulate!!❤️
@Ana8star
3 жыл бұрын
The Castle of Otranto Dark Descent The Butchering Art The Haunting of Hill House Macbeth :) Are the books I am choosing from your list.
@angelakate9063
3 жыл бұрын
I just have to say this. "You look like Dakota on the first movie of fifty shades" i love you💖
@hollyann1325
3 жыл бұрын
This isn't relevant to the video, but that Hansen & Quinn Ancient Greek textbook in your background caught my eye lol! I just finished my language requirement and we used that textbook...are you taking Ancient Greek in school?
@panikiczcock2891
4 жыл бұрын
My favorite gothic novel is Dracula. I love vampires. I'm reading Inverview with The Vampire right now, it's quite enjoyable so far. I've actually enjoyed The Dark Descent more than the original Frankenstein, oops.
@bettyjones9220
3 жыл бұрын
my fave new discovery, I hit subscribe in a big hurry...❤️
@rosemeadows629
4 жыл бұрын
YESSSSSSS Emmaaaaaaa thank you so much!!!
@luccaseixasoliveira
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Emma, have you ever read something by Thomas Ligotti? It's my favorite modern gothic horror writer. I recommend you to read the Penguin Classic edition of his Songs of a Dead Dreamer/Grimscribe.
@withlovegj
3 жыл бұрын
Please do read House of Spirits it is one of my favorite books I love it so much, I hope you read it soon...
@GabrielLopes-dz6xr
3 жыл бұрын
Emma, have you read "The Book of Disquiet" by the Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa? If not, i recommend you, i think you will like it. Great video, by the way. This channel always makes me feel good. Keep going ✌
@anlit6537
4 жыл бұрын
Hi emmie :)) Should I read Frankenstein first before the Dark Descent of Elizabeth? And is Frankenstein a good book? My friend read it for school and thought it was awful so I'm wary
@bookcornered3019
4 жыл бұрын
Love the video! Could you please tell me where you got that three headed dog skeleton on your shelf? (Maybe also the skull with the butterflies on it?) Thanks!!
@emmiereads
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The skull with butterflies I found thrifted and the three-head dog is from a store in Canada called Canadian Tire lol
@bookcornered3019
4 жыл бұрын
@@emmiereads thankyou! I'll try my best to find it online haha
@Goblinking0613
4 жыл бұрын
i actually just finished haunting of hill house and am very unsure how it received so much hype. it just...wasn’t great. utterly confusing with no explanation for anything. leaves with too many questions and not in the good way. I hope you enjoy it though! I will try and reread next year perhaps to understand better
@pavlinazitkova
3 ай бұрын
💚🍀
@Aster17
3 жыл бұрын
I understand english and my speaking is good but my problem is when I read books I feel like I do not understand anything 😭why ???? I read Alot of books but only one english book I am really dissapointed😢
@ace.squirrel
3 жыл бұрын
You just have to keep doing it, I promise it will get easier. Start with something easy, maybe a children's book or YA and look up words if the context doesn't help. It takes some time but e eventually you will get used to it!
@ML-yw4hv
3 жыл бұрын
have you ever read Cortazar?
@tobinmoffatt3075
3 жыл бұрын
Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor
@annalikesbooks3618
3 жыл бұрын
I'd be v interested to know your thoughts about the Woman in White.
@jorgelopez-pr6dr
3 жыл бұрын
Read The Werewolf of Paris by Guy Endore.
@jimmytouchdown7146
3 жыл бұрын
My personal horror story is 'Trump Doggy Pumps the World"
@kasumidusk4320
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the recommendations 🌸 the graveyard book was phenomenal, in my opinion, and quite interesting 🤭 If you ever want to buddy read "The Woman in White" let me know because it has been on my tbr for ages 😳 I hope you are doing well. Have a great day Emma ♡˖꒰ᵕ༚ᵕ⑅꒱
@Preshessss
3 жыл бұрын
emma you look like dakota johnson!
@stephaniedunham4104
3 жыл бұрын
If you haven't read it, you should read Dracula.
@tsademusic1117
4 жыл бұрын
Oh i am the first comment!
@HONEYCOMB111
3 жыл бұрын
Shirley Jackson is awesome ! You haven’t read the lottery ??????
@norareads
3 жыл бұрын
The Bloody Chamber is so good, but the whole thing is pretty saucy tbh, not for anyone who doesn't like dark sexual content for sure
@andradastanescu9339
3 жыл бұрын
YOUR VOICE!!!!
@dollski3346
3 жыл бұрын
Umm ..may I dare call thy lady beautiful?
@arifaristiana2525
4 жыл бұрын
Are you marianne sheridan
@nadia6999
4 жыл бұрын
how can you recommend books you haven’t read?
@emmiereads
4 жыл бұрын
ooh because I've heard SUCH good things about them and their content/themes/stories sound like such compelling and wonderful things to read about! :)
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