Best Horror Books I Read in 2019 | VLOGMAS 2019 DAY 18

TL;DR

April shares her top three favorite horror books of 2019, including "My Best Friend's Exorcist," "Pet Sematary," and "The Handmaid's Tale."

Transcript

hi guys it is April from getting her go with it today we're talking about the best horror books that I read in 2019 let's get into it before we dive in I need to say that I have not finished at this point the woman in black by Susan Hill because I'm reading it for Christmas cause you're reading right and I I just haven't finished it so that might h... Read More

Key Insights

• 😱 "My Best Friend's Exorcist" is a nostalgic horror book with 80s vibes.
• 🥰 "Pet Sematary" combines horror elements with deep exploration of grief and love for family.
• 😱 "The Handmaid's Tale" may not fit the traditional horror genre, but it is unsettling and thought-provoking.
• ❓ Audiobook narration enhances the reading experience for "Pet Sematary."
• ⌛ "The Handmaid's Tale" offers a feminist perspective and is particularly relevant in current times.
• 🍗 April recommends trying the audiobook version of "Pet Sematary."
• 😱 April encourages readers to share their favorite horror book of 2019 in the comments.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the plot of "My Best Friend's Exorcist"?

"My Best Friend's Exorcist" tells the story of two best friends, one of whom becomes possessed after a night in the woods and the other's quest to save her.

Q: How is "Pet Sematary" different from other Stephen King books?

"Pet Sematary" has layers of depth, exploring themes of grief and the lengths one would go to for their loved ones, which sets it apart from other Stephen King novels.

Q: Is "The Handmaid's Tale" a horror book?

While some may argue that "The Handmaid's Tale" is not traditionally classified as horror, it is deeply unsettling and explores horrifying aspects of a dystopian society, making it a horror book in its own right.

Q: What makes "The Handmaid's Tale" unsettling?

"The Handmaid's Tale" is unsettling due to its depiction of a world where women have no rights, infertility is rising, and they are forced into sexual servitude to wealthy men in order to bear children.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• April's least favorite horror book of 2019 is "My Best Friend's Exorcist," a story about two best friends where one becomes possessed after a night in the woods.

• "Pet Sematary" follows a family that moves to a small town where they discover a burial ground that brings their dead pets back to life.

• "The Handmaid's Tale" is a dystopian novel where women in a religious society are forced to become handmaids and bear children for wealthy men.