This episode dives into a seriously eclectic set of books picked by Mitch, owner of independent bookstore @vellichorbooksltd, to be castaway with. From cult classics to chaotic horror, outsider memoirs to dark spiritual manifestos, these stories all wrestle with what happens when we're pushed to the edge—mentally, morally, or cosmically. Whether it’s surviving the end of the world or losing yourself in a haunted house, each book taps into themes of isolation, identity, and the wild unknown. Join us as we unpack this eclectic mix of the unsettling, the introspective, and the defiantly unconventional.
Join the Books to Last Podcast, where book lovers share their top 5 must-read books for a dream getaway. Inspired by BBC's Desert Island Discs, each episode features fun stories, book recommendations, and heartfelt conversations. Tune in for inspiring tales and discover your next great read!
Guest Details:
Bookstore: https://www.vellichorbooks.co.uk/
Instagram: @vellichorbooksltd
Podcast:
W: https://anchor.fm/bookstolastpod
Twitter: @BooksToLastPod
Instagram: @BooksToLastPod
Music by DAYLILY
@daylilyuk on Instagram
https://open.spotify.com/artist/31logKBelcPBZMNhUmU3Q6
Spoiler Warning
Books Discussed:
- Dracula by Bram Stoker
- Things the Grandchildren Should Know by Mark Oliver Everett
- The Satanic Bible by Anton LaVey
- House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
- The Stand by Stephen King
- Thinner by Stephen King
- Pet Cemmetary by Stephen King
- IT by Stephen King
- Carrie by Stephen King
- The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
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