Clean,Non Religious-Reads discussion

Share the titles of the books you love for chills,thrills,and creepiness,as long as they fit the 'clean' guidelines. :)

One that really creeped me out was

My other favs seem to all be YA!

One of the scariest books I have ever read is "The Shining" by Stephen King.
I never would have thought that a five-year old boy's actions could be so frightening (with the possible exception of my grandson when he was younger).
After reading this book, the term, "shiner" took on a whole new meaning and once, when assigned a hotel room number 217, I experienced a creepy flashback.

Jim wrote: "One of the scariest books I have ever read is "The Shining" by Stephen King.
I never would have thought that a five-year old boy's actions could be so frightening (with the possible exception of my..."

Ha! Spoken like a proud grandfather (actually, you might want to delete that comment should he ever lay his eyes here...)

When I was a kid, I was spooked out by psychological thrillers. Never got over that, which is funny, considering I majored in psychology.

In general, I stay clear away from novels authored by psychotherapists/psychologists, if they are milking some mental disorder. I can't shake the feeling that it's somehow sacrilegious, or at least, touching on the unethical.

Loren wrote: "Jim wrote: "One of the scariest books I have ever read is "The Shining" by Stephen King.
I never would have thought that a five-year old boy's actions could be so frightening (with the possible exc..."

Since you studied psychology; maybe you can analyze me someday.
My children keep inferring that something is wrong with me; since, at the age of 66, I should have grown up and started to act like an adult by now.

Maybe you suffer from Peter Pan Syndrome,Jim,LOL!

Christine wrote: "Maybe you suffer from Peter Pan Syndrome,Jim,LOL!"

That's more flattering than my late wife's evaluation of my behavior. She just said that I was an idiot.

I claim no expertise with adults.
Oh, wait, you say you aren't one.
Then I recommend seeing a good play therapist.
(BTW, I believe many adults would enjoy art therapy.)

Pop psychology theory would probably suggest you had a difficult upbringing and never had time to just be a child -- so what you're experiencing is late onset childhood.

In all seriousness, maybe you're just a jolly good fellow. Sometimes people equate that with immaturity.

Loren wrote: "I claim no expertise with adults.
Oh, wait, you say you aren't one.
Then I recommend seeing a good play therapist.
(BTW, I believe many adults would enjoy art therapy.)

Pop psychology theory wou..."

Remember the song, "Girls Just Want to have Fun"?
Well, the same goes for old male dudes like me. Whoever wrote that song probably just figured that "old male dudes" would not have the same natural, melodic flow as "girls".

There's nothing wrong with being child-LIKE. It's child-ISH that's usually the problem. Some people think they're the same thing, which they're not.

Becky wrote: "There's nothing wrong with being child-LIKE. It's child-ISH that's usually the problem. Some people think they're the same thing, which they're not."

So true, Becky!

I just finished The haunting of Miss Sunshine. Very creepy and interesting to read. I would say it was a loose PG-13. No language or sex but had demons and ghosts.

Hi Desiree, and WELCOME to the group! :D

Since I believe in neither ghosts, nor demons/angels, ....sounds like a fun read, thanks!

Anyone else have favorite 'SPOOKY' suggestions?

Hello, everyone.. Can someone suggest me good horror novels?

Abhishek wrote: "Hello, everyone.. Can someone suggest me good horror novels?"

What are some that you have read and liked? It would give an idea about similar titles.

Besides those I posted above, I would recommend~

Has anyone read anything by Robert McCammon? If so...how clean are his novels? Thanks.

Have never read his work, because reviews turned me off. Reviewers have said that "Boy's Life" is loaded with "F" bombs, so nope, don't think he writes clean books.

Thank you C.! I had a feeling.

YW.