Your husband walking in and seeing the dogs wearing his shirts is so funny lmao

I have horrible anxiety, and I recently discovered extreme horror and splatterplunk helps me a lot with my studies. I freeze up when I have a lot of work to do and I end up putting it off. But while I'm reading extreme horror or splatterpunk I'm so disgusting and/or terrified, when I come back to my regular life my problems seem so small and manageable compared to what I just read. It's such a weird motivator, but it works so well.

I genuinely love to listen to people who read extreme horror knowing I'll never read anything like that myself, thank you for your service

awww the cutest lawyers EVER! I loved Maeve fly. My issue with a lot of extreme horror that I've read is that it isn't usually well-written. I want a story, not just words on a page for shock value. When it is done well though....I LOVE it.

I can't read Extreme Horror but I still like watching the videos like a weirdo 🤣

Extreme horror got us shipping necro cannibals 😂

ANY footage of furbabies is never wasted time! 🐾💛

I tend to avoid these type of books like the plague, and I must say it’s a fascinating experience getting to know them through your videos. Keep up the good work!

As a man going into college as a creative writing major looking for new reading material I am glad I landed here and identify with the content.

As a Brit, Dead Inside reminds me of an actual case that happened in Tunbridge Wells. Except he was a maintenance man rather than a security guard, I believe.

The same way you explain dead inside is the same way I feel about Steven from cows. Hes constantly watching shows about a normal life that he'll never have. His dog is his only friend. I just wonder how many people have actually lived that life in real life.

Some of the most horrific books I have ever read are non fiction. I'd recommend either Blood Meridian or Japan's Infamous Unit 731, which both made me realize that reality is more brutal than fiction, specifically because if they were fiction the things they do would make you discount them as " just for shock value" and "unrealistic". Although Blood Meridian is based around real events and has more of a coherent plot than just history and testimonies.

20:00 didnt notice until now but the smushed face of pinhead is absolutely hilarious

I absolutely adored Woom. I was not expecting to feel genuine emotion at the end of it.

I really enjoyed The Summer I Died by Ryan C. Thomas. Not the kind of extreme horror novel that just goes for shock value but actually well written with characters I cared about. Which hit harder once the horror starts

Cows was the first extreme horror book I ever read and I read it in one sitting. A very intense one to start with but I enjoyed it too. You’re not alone haha 😂

I finally summoned the courage to buy Dead Inside by Chandler Morrison and I am equal parts excited and terrified lol. Wish me luck (I'm gonna need it)

A pioneer of the genre, Poppy Z. Brite, while not full extreme horror, has her moments in her three first novels: Lost Souls, Drawing Blood and Exquisite Corpse, specially this last one. She is the quintessential Goth writer (not Gothic).

When I was a kid, I used to read a lot of Goosebumps books and LOVE THEM. Sadly, that passion for horror stories dimmed with the years. BUT, I must admit that thanks to your channel, I reconnected with that part of myself and started to read Extreme horror stories/books.

Thanks for the reviews! Dead Inside is the only one of these I've read, and for me personally it felt like there was potential for an interesting plot between the two main characters, but I couldn't get over the author sounding like a massive edgelord and that grated on me very quickly.

Extreme horror is genre that genuinely piques my interest. But every time I try, it ends up being more cheesy than interesting. Not necessarily that it is not horrifying/disgusting, but it just seems like every sentence is just trying to be shocking. It reminds me of seeing the band Gwar and then finally listening and you’re like, “Oh… They aren’t very heavy at all”. My last attempt was “Tender Is The Flesh”. It was ok I guess. But there were a lot of eye rolls throughout. Great video. Definitely cool to see a different genre represented on book tube. I have a couple friends who have written horror books. Please check them out if you can. “Tearstone” by David Day. And “The Unwelcome” by Jacob Steven Mohr. Would love to hear your thoughts on them. Can’t wait to see your next video. 😊

i saw 'cows' in the thumbnail and was immediately concerned for ur wellbeing

WOOM was kind of weirdly cozy horror. Like broken people finding other broken people who kind of learn to understand each other. Weirdly lol.

Let me start off by saying I am so glad I found your channel. I'm the odd ball out in my friends and family. Nobody likes reading horror books and they think I'm weird to do so. Your recommendations have been amazing. And I just added a few more to the list. ✅️

I’m fairly new to your Chanel and I already love it! Thank you so much for all the great horror recommendations. My grotesque library is growing thanks to you.

Sweeeet another vid on extreme horror books. Can't wait to watch this. Ahhhh your lawyers lmao. "Attorneys at Paw 🐾"

Doggos are the best thing of all time, so I will always be happy to see any amount of time of the video on them! Your two doggos are adorable!

I love extreme horror. Definitely gunna pickup Dead Inside that sounds fu*cked up. Subscribed too 👻💯

Sounds like fun! From what other people online have said I was surprised you liked Woom and Cows. Might have to try them myself

Saw your other “extreme horror” video and enjoyed it a lot, but it was your dogs in the beginning that made me subscribe 😂 Love it, can’t wait for more videos!

I believe your pronunciation is correct on CJ Leede's name. I must say that Maeve Fly is probably my favorite new book I've read in the last couple years. Hard to believe it's her first.

Tender is the Flesh is about as far as i can go into extreme horror. But, go you for making it theough these. I do want to read Maeve Fly though.

I thoroughly enjoyed maeve fly! I've read a lot of horror but tend to avoid extreme horror, so maeve fly was a great intro book. It was so well written and the more graphic stuff towards the end didn't feel cheesy (which is my main issue with a lot of splatter stuff).

Brillant! got some of them already on my TBR. Can't wait to read them for my own book channel. Subscribed.

I like the style of the last video you made for the extreme horror! Where you showed us you reading a little bit and still gave us a review on the books! Can you please do some more video like that? Do get me wrong, just the review is fine, but I liked it the other way better! It made me feel I little more involved!

I’m glad someone else said that dead inside is good, I’ll have to read it soon. Also I feel like a total weirdo for being into extreme horror. I can’t help it. But it is really fun to connect with other weirdos and there’s like a collective understanding. Like a subtle nod, “yeah I get ya.” Like obviously we don’t condone anything that happens, but we want more.

Fur babies are always a good/funny time! Never wasted time! I would give Dead Inside a try but I'm really sensitive when it comes to anything dealing with babies. I don't think I could hang in the extreme horror genre, but your reactions are great lol

I absolutely love Maeve Fly! Thank you so much for recommending it!

You can have every second of my time as long as I get more cute puppy moments like that 💕

One of the first extreme horror book review that's actually in any way positive. I loved this video you have a great personality and you can explain the books well and in a comprehensive way. Very good video

going off the titles you loved in this video and the last, i definitely recommend looking more into the genre of ‘bizarro fiction’. it often overlaps with splatter punk but it’s like the books where they’re almost silly. so gross so weird but so silly. maybe check out ritualistic human sacrifice 🖤

If you want some fun reads that are on the edge of extreme I’d recommend some Shaun Hutson. Slugs and Breeding Ground are super dumb pulp horror novels about killer slugs and I LOVED them. Pretty gnarly but nothing close to the stuff you’ve read so far. Might make for a weird sort of palate cleanser.

If you ever do another one of these, Goth by Otsuichi is one that I still have yet to get through the first through chapters of. The body they find in the woods made my stomach churn quite a bit and I haven't been able to push past that.

Omg am so happy to find your channel, i been looking to explore the horror book genre and your vibe is abseluty immaculate

Best 5 seconds of my life

I can’t do extreme horror or even regular horror tbh but you’re so cute and I love your passion 😭🙏🏻

I just watched your other extreme horror video and had to come here once I saw you read Cows! Im so glad you liked it as well, I thought it was so full of meaning and introspection and I wondered if there was something wrong with me after seeing the goodreads reviews lol. But i think its a great example of shock value being used for purpose rather than to upset you and say nothing of value (not that there is anything necessarily wrong with that).

I don’t think I can watch the video because reasons, but you seem delightful. Also your legal team? Phenomenal.

The lawyer bit was hilarious 😂

Love that I recognize Maeve Fly from the thumbnail alone!

Great video! Thanks for reading woom! :) Also, is your lawyer a schnauzer? They're my favorite dogs.

These are some I’ve been nervous to read because I’ve expected them to be too much to get through - I might give a few of them a try now, though! Two “extreme” horror novels that I loved but didn’t find too extreme - To Be Devoured by Sara Tantlinger and Reception by Kenzie Jennings!

Talking about extreme horror, Edward Lee is the first name that comes to my mind. I urge you and everyone to read his novella 'Pig'. That ending was unexpected and hilarious!

I'm not sure if you've covered it in another video, but my first extreme horror was a little book called Genital Grinder by Ryan Harding. Never had a book make me queasy before, but here I am on the search for more, lol. So glad I found your channel!

I watch no book content. But I love your stuff, its extremely entertaining.

Have you ever looked at the work of Junji Ito? It’s primarily manga with a few short stories, so a bit different than a “standard” book, but the words and images are brutal and gross in the best way. If you venture that way, I’d start with Uzumaki!

Never clicked on a video SO FAST Anda😅 your other extreme horror reading vlog is one of my favourites, pls keep making content like this😂 and side note...I seriously need an up to date shelf tour from you, we have nearly the exact same taste and they're so pretty that I need the detailed tour😍💓

I read Woom for the first time yesterday and I LOVED it. So well written. I've only just got into Extreme Horror and its the first one I've read. Gonna subscribe and see what others you recommend 😊

I want to read all these books. And I absolutely adore your lawyers 😂😊

I haven't finished your video yet, but I immediately wishlisted 3 of these books. I bought Maeve Fly though since you said it is reminiscent of Bret Easton Ellis, who is in my top 5 favorite authors! Not sure when I'll get to it. I spent October reading a bunch of new and old Goosebumps books. I just finished one and was gonna take a break to read a book by my second favorite author, Alex S. Johnson: The Fall Of The House Of Kaimera And Other Stories. He writes some pretty bizarre and disgusting stuff as well. I would recommend Playground by Aron Beauergard. Wife and I read it together and loved it and talking about it. I definitely want to check out more of his stuff! I have also read great things about Judith Sonnet but have yet to read her stuff. :-)

I think I wrote a couple of short stories in college that would fall into the Extreme Horror category…. Maybe I should try to get those published and maybe write more. They’re extremely fun to write.

Matthew Stokoe is great at story structure. His chapters give you enough momentum to get through the most vile of events, then return to protagonist back to a degree of normalcy, after they have changed. His other book, High Life is really good, also his story Empty Mile.

Definitely check out Exquisite Corpse, it's my favorite extreme horror I've read, but it was published so long ago it may not even count anymore especially compared to some of the stuff that's out nowadays. And also Mukbang Princess, which is also from the publisher Godless

ok i was having a real bad day and was tryna distract myself, the surprise lawyer dogs have lifted my mood

I read Woom last week after seeing it on your Instagram story so... thanks for that. It was a lot better than Cows which I DNFed. At least Woom had some decent writing and sections I liked. Cows was just a man hating his mother while pooping and I gave up before anything else happened.

Woom is the only extreme horror I’ve ever read and I hated it. 😂😂 it seemed like page after page of really gross nonsense. I recently found your channel and Reading with Meg and now I’m considering trying more extreme horror 😂😂

I don't know if you've already talked about it, but I'd love to hear your thoughts on Tender is the Flesh. It's one of those "can't put downers" where you're simultaneously horrified but curious. Really worth reading, but only really doable once for me lol.

Your humor is my type of humor 😂 the dogs, the moo at the end lolol 👌

I loved Cows as well and also wondered "what's wrong with me?!" 😂

The ending of woom had me crossing my legs but definitely a book would read again lol

I added Woom to my "to read" list after seeing another channel talk about it after your other extreme horror video sent my recommendations down a rabbit hole. I'd again suggest Garbage Man by Joseph D'Lacy. It's not extreme horror, but really good. Another novel of his I've read, Meat, I would think is pretty extreme. It genuinely made me uncomfortable.

New viewer, but doggo lawyers ... I'm sold.

You're the only book reviewer I can watch! Love the horror reviews

I absolutely loved Dead Inside! 😍 Maeve Fly didn't end the way I wanted it to but it was quite good! My favorite is definitely Dead Inside 🖤🖤🖤

The dog’s were so adorable!

I remember in 2015 people would say that reading was dying. My response was when did people ever start reading. I was also the only one out of 99% of my friends that read when i was growing up. The cow book sounds horrible, I'm going have to check it out.

Omg you quoted my favorite poem!!

The t-shirt alone made me hit the subscribe ❤

I’m a bit late to the party, but Horror in the Woods is another extreme horror novel that’s overlooked. Probably because of its title.

I just came across your channel and I love these extreme horror book vids! lol. Just spent too much money buying some on amazon

Love the lawyer pups!

I think the cows are a metaphor for the dehumanization of others that comes when one is desperate for any sort of control or power in the world. Steven sees the cows, who are intelligent, thinking, and feeling social creatures, as just stepping stones to his ultimate goal of living his tv life where he is the main character and everything else bends to his desires around him. A lot of the themes of toxic masculinity and power throughout the book play into this as well. He learns from Cripps that the way to gain power and "become a man" is through the subjugation and killing of others. The metaphors and themes of the book are super tightly woven and obtuse and there's so much to unpack even if you make it through the more disgusting bits, it's a lot of work to put it all together which I honestly loved but I fully understand why someone wouldn't like this book or would have mixed feelings.

Omgggggg the lawyer 😂😭 your dogs are literally my favorite thing in the entire world

Lol I read Dead Inside a few years ago. Things in that book that I can't unread. 😅 It was good, though, and I liked it. Agree that it has genuine depth and a good message underneath all the depravity. And yeah, it was pretty funny, too. 😂

watching your descent into extreme horror fandom is entertaining

I know exactly what you mean by finding a splatterpunk story cute. I cried at the end of Yellow by Aaron Beauregard, I thought it was so beautiful. But I’d never dare tell most people that 😂😂😂

Your lawyers are adorable! ❤

1:08 may I have their contact info in case I ever need Representation? 🐶🐶😹

COWS is a true masterpiece, and great to see you praising it. Extremely well written and thought-provoking. Stokoe is a consistently excellent writer. His other books are great, too, but not near as audacious.

I actually bought Playground and Clown Hunt after I watched your last extreme horror video. I am pretty desensitized when it comes to horror and I have not yet read clown hunt. I have started Playground and you were not kidding about how disgusting the details of the old lady in the book were. lol I guess something is not right with me either to put myself through stories such as Playground.

Great video. I recommend "The Black Farm" by Elias Witherow. Extreme Horror but well written with an interesting premise.

The Consumer by Michael Gira It’s out told print but you can find the pdf pretty easy it’s beautiful horror and violence written very well, it’s an anthology of stories too, so you’ll have a favorite. Michael Gira is also part of the band called Swans which if you know, you know.

If you love extreme paranormal activity type of stuff you should read, Lee mountford's haunted series. Perron manor had a terrifying ending. I absolutely strongly recommend his books.

I've only read WOOM, and it was...ok. Well written, and unlike other extreme horror books I've read, at least there's a story. But as others said I kinda saw the ending coming, which didn't ruin things for me, but it didn't "wow" me like maybe it was supposed to?

Immediate subscribe because of the lawyer bit 😂

Dead Inside was written by the people for the people!

Would you ever consider making videos about some of the books you review with full explanations or analysis, spoilers and all? I fully get the orientation of reviewing and perhaps recommending books for other fans of the genre. But as many others here, I'm someone who will likely never get through one of these books, but is still interested in listening to someone familiar with the genre talking about them in detail. I've watched a ton of video essays on horror movies too, and I find I get to appreciate the stories and the art that way, getting familiar with how the genre works and how the plots are built and tropes and such. It fascinates me but I'm also prone to slipping into dissociative state when my sense of reality is challenged. Horror books especially are a totally foreign world to me. I can't really imagine how a good story is built with those elements in there in written form in a way that makes sense outside shock value. These videos I've seen from you give a hint, but personally I wouldn't mind being spoiled a plot, so if someone like you was willing to make those kind of videos without having to fear spoilers, that'd be great. But again, I'm sure most people drawn to your content appreciate the degree of secrecy and being able to decide for themselves if finding out is worth it for them, and that's totally cool!

Personally would love to see more of your lawyers in future videos

You should try reading Mahunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin! It has a very strong narrative and three-dimensional characters and truly fantastic worldbuilding. Her writing is hugely influential on me as a horror writer, and I think you may enjoy her style too!

Great reviews. Loved seeing the puppers! I have put some of these on my list. I don't read much extreme horror. I would say I've leaned more along the "disturbing" line of books in terms of the closest. Something like FRISK by D Cooper. But extreme horror always seems to go for gross out factor like a B Movie. That's not a bad thing. I can do my Criterion films along with B movie shock. So I will need to pick up a couple of these to expand my reading a bit. What's difficult is I hate animal violence, people...meh, but hurt animals and that's an issue. Hence my prior avoidance on many of these books. Keep up the great reviews!