MommaOfalotta Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I have a 7 week old and I can barely get a shower these days, or time to myself.. but I am DYING to read something. Im an avid reader but havent read anything since my pregnancy (with the exception of Hunger Games series.) With October coming, I really want to read something scary. Ive checked listopia on Goodreads and Ive requested from the library: It The Exorcist Feed Hell House The Haunting of Hill House ... and a few others. So... what did you read that REALLY scared you?:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belacqua Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Into the Forest scared the snot out of me. Not in a monsters and ghosts kind of way, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Into the Forest scared the snot out of me. Not in a monsters and ghosts kind of way, though. Ooo! Im intrigued:001_smile: Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I've tried House of Leaves twice & was so creeped out by page 20 that I had to return it to the library both times w/out finishing. :lol: Of course, I'm kind of a wuss on that, so take that for what you will. It sounds like your reading choices are much braver than mine.... I recently did a couple of threads about spooky October reading, so you may want to read them to get some book ideas.... http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/showthread.php?t=426500 http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/showthread.php?t=424055 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 The Historian. I could never even finish it because it freaked me out too much. And I'm a big Anne Rice/Stephen King/etc. reader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 The Historian. I could never even finish it because it freaked me out too much. And I'm a big Anne Rice/Stephen King/etc. reader. See, I loved The Historian & didn't find it scary. I've read a lot of Anne Rice (years ago) & enjoyed it -- sort-of scary. I've never read Stephen King because I'm too afraid to even try reading him! :tongue_smilie::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Dracula, by Bram Stoker. :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Thanks everyone! Ive heard of House of Leaves.. definitely gonna have to try that one! I just started Anne Rice's Tale of The Body Thief tonight but I don't find her books scary. Im picking up my library finds in the morning:) The only book of King's I found to be creepy was Salem's Lot. I loveeeed it! Ive never heard of The Historian.. Ill have to check it out. I have Dracula on my shelf, Ive just never read it! That will be an October must:D Amityville Horror kind of creeped me out.. I wish I could find something like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Lucifer's Hammer but it isn't ghost and goblin scary either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiejane Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Jaws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 'It' gave me nightmares as an adult. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I've tried House of Leaves twice & was so creeped out by page 20 that I had to return it to the library both times w/out finishing. :lol: Of course, I'm kind of a wuss on that, so take that for what you will. It sounds like your reading choices are much braver than mine.... House of Leaves COMPLETELY freaked me out... I did manage to finish it though. Eeeek. Just thinking of that book gives me the willies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Stephen King's Christine was scared the bejeezus out of me. It was the only one of his books to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chava_Raizel Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I think the scariest book I ever read was Stephen King's It. I've read it several times and it freaks me out every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisley Hedgehog Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applethyme Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Wither and Withers Rain by John Passarella. Excellent books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 'It' gave me nightmares as an adult. :) I think the scariest book I ever read was Stephen King's It. I've read it several times and it freaks me out every time. Is that the one with the clown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 It is very scary. It is the one with the clown. John Saul writes very scary books. Creepy, supernatural type stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Koontz's The Taking. That's a freezer book if there ever was one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Koontz's The Taking. That's a freezer book if there ever was one. I LOVE Dean Koontz. His books have varying levels of scary but they are almost all thought-provoking and a good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I know a lot of people who say It is the scariest book they've ever read, but it didn't do a thing for me. It's probably my least favorite Stephen King book. I thought Pet Sematary and The Stand were much scarier and much better written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Jaws Great taste;) Ive read everything by Peter Benchley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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*Michelle* Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I LOVE Dean Koontz. His books have varying levels of scary but they are almost all thought-provoking and a good read. I much prefer him over Stephen "50% of people in Maine are pedophiles" King. I think King's best works are his non-supernatural novellas. Koontz has gotten a little formulaic, but I like that his heroes are good people and his villains are completely depraved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Koontz's The Taking. That's a freezer book if there ever was one. I almost included "And if its Dean Koontz, Ive already read it.":D He.Is.The.Man. My favorite author! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 The Historian. I could never even finish it because it freaked me out too much. And I'm a big Anne Rice/Stephen King/etc. reader. :iagree: The Historian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 These suggestions are awesome! Im making a list. Thanks to everyone! I will probably start "It" today.. I hope I like it. You never know with Stephen King. I loved Salem's Lot but.. ehh.. lets just say hes not my favorite author. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 William Sleator's House of Stairs. It's a YA novel, and is very different from the typical horror, but is one of the few books that has stuck with me as truly horrific and chilling. http://www.amazon.com/House-Stairs-William-Sleator/dp/0140345809/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348319620&sr=8-1&keywords=House+of+Stairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Wow. Im very excited for House of Leaves. It has a 4.13 rating on Goodreads which is very telling. Unfortunately... my podunk library doesn't have it:glare: Im requesting it from another library right now. EDIT: There are TEN other people requesting it ahead of me. Noooooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 William Sleator's House of Stairs. It's a YA novel, and is very different from the typical horror, but is one of the few books that has stuck with me as truly horrific and chilling. http://www.amazon.com/House-Stairs-William-Sleator/dp/0140345809/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348319620&sr=8-1&keywords=House+of+Stairs Ohhhh, I felt so sick when I finished that book. The final image... shivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) Adding House of Stairs to the list! Thank you :001_smile: Edit: My library has it! Im picking it up today. Edit: Nope. Wrong Author. hehe. oops Edited September 22, 2012 by BlessedMomma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MommaOfalotta Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 I thought my library had it.. It turns out they have one written by Barbara Vine? The other wasn't even in my librarys database. Oh Joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi3129 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 The only book of King's I found to be creepy was Salem's Lot. I loveeeed it! Amityville Horror kind of creeped me out.. I wish I could find something like it. These were going to be my suggestions, but you've already read them! I generally don't read scary books, but I read these two when I was in high school. I couldn't sleep well for weeks after reading Salem's Lot. Of course it didn't help matters that my brother went outside one night when just the two of us were home and scratched on our big picture window while kind of bobbing up and down. (If you've read the book you'll know what I'm talking about!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Michelle* Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 These were going to be my suggestions, but you've already read them! I generally don't read scary books, but I read these two when I was in high school. I couldn't sleep well for weeks after reading Salem's Lot. Of course it didn't help matters that my brother went outside one night when just the two of us were home and scratched on our big picture window while kind of bobbing up and down. (If you've read the book you'll know what I'm talking about!) :lol:Oh you poor thing. lol That would have scared me too! I wish you had another suggestion since we agree so much on those! :D Great taste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted September 22, 2012 Author Share Posted September 22, 2012 Well, I have returned from the library. Most of my requests aren't in yet but I came home with: It The Stand The Shining The Historian (which was only in Large print so its like.. a million pages) (And A Love That Multiplies by Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar but thats not for a scare:001_smile:) So Ive come home with 3/4 scary books written by King, which is an author Im iffy about. I either love it or am just blah over his books. I also love that I stated I have no time to read.. and most of these books are huge. lol We shall see.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I also love that I stated I have no time to read.. and most of these books are huge. lol We shall see.... :lol: Well, I guess it's good you're 10th on the list to get House of Leaves, huh? That gives you time to read the others. But, you may get House sooner than you think. When I've checked it out (& then gotten promptly freaked out), I wanted the book OUT of my house too. (Is that unreasonable or what?) So, both times I've made a special trip to return it because I didn't even want it sitting around near me. (See, told you I'm a wuss for that stuff.) Thought of another possibility -- author Peter Straub. I've read his book Koko. I think others books of his are also scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I know a lot of people who say It is the scariest book they've ever read, but it didn't do a thing for me. It's probably my least favorite Stephen King book. I thought Pet Sematary and The Stand were much scarier and much better written. Ugh. Pet Sematary is the worst. I was okay reading the book even though it is very very scary but I should never have watched the movie. When my kids were little I would have nightmares about the scene with their little boy and the truck. :crying: William Sleator's House of Stairs. It's a YA novel, and is very different from the typical horror, but is one of the few books that has stuck with me as truly horrific and chilling. http://www.amazon.com/House-Stairs-William-Sleator/dp/0140345809/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1348319620&sr=8-1&keywords=House+of+Stairs This book is AMAZING!! I read it for the first time in junior high and dug up a used copy a few years back. Amazing imagery and very thought-provoking. Thought of another possibility -- author Peter Straub. I've read his book Koko. I think others books of his are also scary. I like Peter Straub too. He was the co-author of The Talisman with Stephen King. Other possibilities coming to mind based on some of the suggestions: Congo - Micheal Crichton Robin Cook The Amityville Horror was the first horror novel I ever read, way back when I was 12. If you liked it, you should look at some other "oldies" - The Omen, Rosemary's Baby. If you like post-apocalyptic, alternate reality type books, you should check out F. Paul Wilson. I read one of his books a long time ago and just recently found out he finished his Secret History of the World series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi3129 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I wish you had another suggestion since we agree so much on those! :D Great taste! Wish I did as well. I figured out pretty quickly that the horror genre isn't for me. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill. Creeped me out enough that I didn't get past the first 50 pages or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Quote: Originally Posted by dottieanna29 I LOVE Dean Koontz. His books have varying levels of scary but they are almost all thought-provoking and a good read. __________________ Saint Augustine Classical Academy I much prefer him over Stephen "50% of people in Maine are pedophiles" King. I think King's best works are his non-supernatural novellas. Koontz has gotten a little formulaic, but I like that his heroes are good people and his villains are completely depraved. We always refer to DK as Stephen King on prozac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I know a lot of people who say It is the scariest book they've ever read, but it didn't do a thing for me. It's probably my least favorite Stephen King book. I thought Pet Sematary and The Stand were much scarier and much better written. :iagree: Me, too. And The Shining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I also love that I stated I have no time to read.. and most of these books are huge. lol We shall see.... Probably why you love Dean Koontz, his books are fast! I like him too. I don't really like Stephen King at all, there's so much blah, blah, blah, blah, blah... get on with the story already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 (edited) I agree with The Historian. For Stephen King I have to vote for The Stand. The Sphere by Michael Criton is eerie too. And Wuthering Heights always weirds me out, it not really scary, but the way everyone treats each other is creepy. Edited September 23, 2012 by BigMamaBird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill. Creeped me out enough that I didn't get past the first 50 pages or so. :iagree: His books are freaky. You can definitely tell he's the offspring of Stephen King. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaOfalotta Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 King does have a lot of blah blah blah.. 1200 pages in this case, and 1500 in The Stand. Even though I really dont care for him as a writer (with the exception of Salems Lot-I cant say enough how much I enjoyed it) Im still excited to read the 3 I checked oiut today. Sorry for any typos.. typing one handed feeding baby... it all got deleted so I had to retype it all:glare: Oh, and yes I LOVE DK, even if after 55 or so of his books he has started to get a little predictable;) still love him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 House of Leaves COMPLETELY freaked me out... I did manage to finish it though. Eeeek. Just thinking of that book gives me the willies! I wish my library carried it. The only relatively scary book I've ever read is Dracula. I loved it, but I did have to push myself through several chapters before getting hooked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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