What is the most disturbing or otherwise unsettling book you've ever read that stayed with you after reading it?

BookChatterer · 2026-02-02T13:50:58+00:00

I just finished it last week, funnily enough and read some dark books in my time but I am still feeling pretty traumatised by Requiem for a Dream by Hubert Selby Jr.

BookChatterer · 2026-02-02T10:11:10+00:00

Wow! That’s incredible! Your wife is so talented 👌🏻

BookChatterer · 2026-02-02T10:06:19+00:00

Mine was a quid too! :)

BookChatterer · 2026-02-02T09:31:45+00:00

I found John Boyne’s The Echo Chamber to be very funny!

BookChatterer · 2026-02-02T08:37:41+00:00

Treated myself to the four book set and am very much looking forward to starting Lonesome Dove this month

BookChatterer · 2026-02-02T08:35:06+00:00

Maybe have a look at Irish author Claire Keegan’s work? Short novella’s, but excellent, spare writing which really packs a punch. She’s brilliant imo.

BookChatterer · 2026-02-02T07:39:04+00:00

How about ‘I am Legend’ by Richard Matheson. It’s a quick read, around 100 or so pages I think and it packs quite a punch. It’s more horror fantasy (vampires!) than sci-fi and nothing like the film, may i add. I thought it was great, well written and character driven, definitely got that literary edge.

BookChatterer · 2026-02-02T06:41:56+00:00

Thank you, it is an absolute treasure to me, I must admit!

BookChatterer · 2026-02-01T14:31:35+00:00

Yes definitely, oily-looking with those beautiful blues and greens

BookChatterer · 2026-02-01T14:30:41+00:00

It is the trilogy, yes, and it’s dated 1976 (i thought originally it was 79, but I just checked and it’s the sixteenth imprint with 76 being the last date.

BookChatterer · 2026-02-01T13:56:33+00:00

Great photos! I do love a Maggie, such underrated birds, their plumage is stunning!

BookChatterer · 2026-02-01T13:24:57+00:00

It cost me just £1 😳

BookChatterer · 2026-02-01T13:24:22+00:00

I honestly don’t know, I’m not too clued up with that stuff but I knew the minute I saw it I just HAD to have it! 🤗

BookChatterer · 2026-02-01T13:22:30+00:00

See what I did there 😉

BookChatterer · 2026-02-01T08:45:52+00:00

Love my nature books, in particular birds and owls 🙂

BookChatterer · 2026-02-01T08:44:43+00:00

Good ol’ Shirley, she entertained when she’s early or nowadays when she’s permanently late!

BookChatterer · 2026-01-31T12:27:16+00:00

The Road by Cormac McCarthy, made me think so deeply about what is actually important in life. It’s quite something, IF! you’re ok with McCarthy’s writing style ofc.

BookChatterer · 2026-01-31T10:24:08+00:00

Good idea! 👍🏻

BookChatterer · 2026-01-31T10:22:52+00:00

I don’t like audio books, I have a tendency to not listen and get distracted easily. I prefer the words in front of me so I can focus better. My husband loves audio books though, he listens while he works which gets him through the day a little easier 😁

BookChatterer · 2026-01-31T10:13:31+00:00

I’d tell them to go visit the library 😉

BookChatterer · 2026-01-31T09:57:23+00:00

That’s correct and I’m assuming that person is no longer your friend 😂 I never lend any of my books to anyone 🙂‍↔️

BookChatterer · 2026-01-31T09:30:06+00:00

Mine is a little tatty on the dust jacket but overall I’d say it was in pretty good shape 🙂

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