321 ratings | 89 reviews | avg rating:4.02

more photos (3)

John’s Year In Books

John’s 2025 Year in Books

Take a look at John’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.

Go to John’s 2025 Year in Books

John Bankston’s Followers (10)

John’s Bookshelves

to-read (406)
currently-reading (5)
read (332)
gave-up (2)

John’s Friends (17)

~Geektastic~

6,689 books | 247 friends

Emily May

6,284 books | 5,001 friends

Julia Scheeres

366 books | 495 friends

Ada

567 books | 548 friends

Juliew.

9,557 books | 923 friends

Scott

148 books | 125 friends

Rebecca

151 books | 8 friends

Ashok Banker

139 books | 743 friends

More friends…

John Bankston

Goodreads Author

Born

in Boston, The United States

Genre

Biographies & Memoirs, Young Adult, Horror

Member Since

September 2011

edit data

It’s no one’s fault that I love the dark.

At six-years old, I enlisted my father’s help in constructing a model skull. Two years later, I talked my mother into buying a life-sized skeleton poster at a novelty shop. I tacked it up during the day. After the sun set, moonlight scattered through my blinds made its bleached bones shimmer and dance.

I was an only child growing up in a remote Vermont cabin. My imagination spun tales of horror, stories that grew in intensity after my babysitter read selections from her dog-eared copy of John Saul’s Suffer the Children. I don’t blame her for my love of the dark either, I was already ten after all and by then a hardcore aficionado of all things that go bump in the night.

By sixth grade I was reading my ...more

2 posts
John Bankston's Blog

My Pandemic Reading and Dystopia’s Diversions

My Pandemic Reading and Dystopia’s Diversions

We all have escapes. During sad times, some choose to giggle at comedies. Others find stress relief re-watching teen dramas. Horror is my sanctuary. I read it as a tween growing up in an isolated Vermont cabin. I devoured it during the worst of my early adulthood. And last year as the world slipped into a weird sort of purgatory, I found unexpected hope Read more of this blog post »

Like • 0 comments • flag

Published on June 02, 2021 18:35 • Tags: collins, divergent, dystopia, fifth-wave, hunger-games, pandemic, roth, yancy

View all 2 posts »

Combine Editions
John Bankston’s books

Average rating: 3.84 · 308 ratings · 41 reviews · 176 distinct works

	Eminem 4.40 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2003 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kevin Durant it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Daniel Radcliffe 4.29 avg rating — 14 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Life and Times of Alexander the Great 3.33 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2004 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stephen Hawking: Breaking The Boundaries Of Time And Space 3.30 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2005 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jacqueline Wilson by John Bankston (Goodreads Author), Kyle Zimmer (Foreword) 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Shirley Temple: Child Stars really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2003 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Albert Einstein and the Theory of Relativity really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2002	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Frederick Banting and the Discovery of Insulin 3.56 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2001	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jessica Simpson it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2001	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by John Bankston…

John is Currently Reading

John is currently reading

The Last House on Needless Street

by Catriona Ward (Goodreads Author)

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Feb 05, 2025 12:49PM

John is currently reading

The Blue Lagoon

by Henry de Vere Stacpoole

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Jan 29, 2025 10:19AM

John is currently reading

Lenny Among Ghosts

by Frank Maria Reifenberg

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Dec 12, 2024 10:39AM

rss
John’s Recent Updates

John is currently reading The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Feb 05, 2025 12:49PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
John is currently reading The Blue Lagoon by Henry de Vere Stacpoole	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jan 29, 2025 10:19AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Blue Lagoon by Henry de Vere Stacpoole. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Blue Lagoon by Henry de Vere Stacpoole <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
John rated a book it was amazing The Last Party by A.R. Torre (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I’m not a fan of trigger warnings. To exist is to be triggered. Besides, what triggers me may not trigger you. Still, if any book deserves such a caution, ideally plastered across its cover like the yellow tape islanding crime scenes, it’s The Last P ...more
Jan 27, 2025 07:37PM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Last Party by A.R. Torre. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Last Party by A.R. Torre <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
John rated a book it was amazing Delve (Forbidden #1) by Emma Lowe (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
If 50 Shades of Grey and True Blood had a kinky cousin, her name would be Delve. [FUN FACT: DJ’s “downstairs hair” was digitally added in the 50 Shades movie. Can you imagine that on your resume? Becca: “You should let other people tell you they're fun ...more
Jan 09, 2025 08:38PM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Delve by Emma Lowe. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Delve by Emma Lowe <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
John is currently reading Lenny Among Ghosts by Frank Maria Reifenberg	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Dec 12, 2024 10:39AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Lenny Among Ghosts by Frank Maria Reifenberg. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Lenny Among Ghosts by Frank Maria Reifenberg <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
John finished reading Delve (Forbidden #1) by Emma Lowe (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Nov 25, 2024 11:37AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Delve by Emma Lowe. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Delve by Emma Lowe <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
John is currently reading Delve (Forbidden #1) by Emma Lowe (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Oct 23, 2024 12:58PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Delve by Emma Lowe. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Delve by Emma Lowe <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
John rated a book really liked it Helltown (World's Scariest Places #3) by Jeremy Bates (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Helltown begins like a movie you’re sure you saw. Something you watched on TV late at night with the sound turned low when you were eleven— barefoot in your pajamas, willing to risk a spanking for a few terrified minutes viewing the Halloween Nightma ...more
May 23, 2024 12:29PM · like · see review
John is currently reading All the Little Raindrops by Mia Sheridan (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
May 23, 2024 12:27PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of All the Little Raindrops by Mia Sheridan. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — All the Little Raindrops by Mia Sheridan <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
John rated a book it was amazing The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The best thrillers keep you reading even when you think you’ve solved the mystery. Besides wanting to know if you got it right, the characters and story are so compelling you don’t want to put the book down until the very end. This was my experience ...more
May 17, 2024 01:00PM · like · see review · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">