What Are 10 Must-Read Thrillers for 2021?

TL;DR

In 2021, the creator is excited to read 10 thrillers from her own bookshelf, deliberately focusing on supporting BIPOC authors. Key titles include 'Don't Look for Me' by Wendy Walker, which explores themes of loss and abduction, and 'The Whisper Man' by Alex North, a chilling tale about a former serial killer. She emphasizes her passion for psychological thrillers with rich social commentary.

Transcript

what up my channel?! welcome back to another  video! i'm jesse and you're watching... i am so excited about this video! this video  is going to be 10 thrillers that i want to read   in 2021. now these are going to be thrillers that  i already own that i have on my bookshelves and i   just need to get them read... i'm a big fan of  reading what i ow... Read More

Key Insights

• 🙃 The content creator wants to read the books she already owns and support BIPOC authors in 2021.
• 🤝 She enjoys psychological thrillers that delve into real psychology and deal with themes like memory, grief, and trauma.
• 😫 The content creator is drawn to thrillers set in remote and desolate locations, as well as those with social commentary on relationships and marriage.
• 🧑 She appreciates unique perspectives in thrillers, such as second-person narration.
• 😱 The content creator is excited about suspense, horror, and survival elements in the thriller genre.
• 🫠 She mentions the popularity of "You" by Caroline Kepnes and is curious to read the book and compare it to the Netflix series.
• 💦 The content creator values well-crafted storytelling, writing, and character work in thrillers.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why is the content creator excited about reading thrillers in 2021?

The content creator enjoyed thrillers in 2020 and wants to continue exploring the genre. She is also interested in supporting BIPOC authors and reading the books she already owns.

Q: What is "Don't Look for Me" by Wendy Walker about?

"Don't Look for Me" follows a woman named Molly Clark who accepts a ride from a man, but soon realizes she may have made a mistake. When a new lead comes in regarding her disappearance, her daughter Nicole starts investigating to find the truth.

Q: What is the premise of "The Whisper Man" by Alex North?

"The Whisper Man" is about a man named Tom who moves to a new town with his young son after the loss of his wife. The town has a dark past with a serial killer known as the Whisper Man, and when a young boy vanishes, Tom's son starts hearing whispers outside his window.

Q: What makes "Final Girls" by Riley Sager intriguing?

"Final Girls" is a slasher thriller about a woman named Quincy who is the sole survivor of a trip where her friends were killed. She joins a support group for other final girls, but when one of them is found dead, Quincy must struggle to remember what happened at Pine Cottage to save herself.

Q: What is the premise of "My Lovely Wife" by Samantha Downing?

"My Lovely Wife" follows a couple trying to spice up their marriage by committing murder. The book explores dark themes, relationships, and the consequences of their actions.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content creator wants to read 10 thrillers in 2021, focusing on books she already owns and supporting BIPOC authors.

• She discusses two thrillers on her TBR, "Don't Look for Me" by Wendy Walker, and "The Whisper Man" by Alex North.

• Other books mentioned include "Final Girls" by Riley Sager, "My Lovely Wife" by Samantha Downing, and "Pretty Little Wife" by Darby Kane.