I usually only buy like MAYBE 1 book every other year (Stormlight) but ironically enough, I didn't buy that one this year because I had already spent way more than I usually do on getting SEs. I'm happy with the SE's I got though, so I don't regret spending the money. In case anyone is curious: TBB Blood Over Bright Haven, TBB Malazan, Wraithmarked Sword of Kaigen. Oh I did buy a Sanderson book, I ended up getting the ebook for Islae of Emberdark from the Words of Radiance Kickstarter campaign.

Ok that would be a very confronting video for me 😂 conclusion would probably be that i need to actually track this better

Oof that's a rough library fee! I'm afraid to keep track of my book spending, it's been less this year than previous years but still probably my biggest spending category. 😅 I do love seeing booktubers talk about it though!

Accidental library debt- brutal! Happens to the best of us. The special edition bug definitely got me this year. Going to try and tamper the temptations a little better next year.

I don't know if I should applaud you or send a lot of big warm hugs with that big oops at the end hahaha. Definitely would be something that happens to me as well lol. Anyway, love the library and Everand love! 🤩

Not The Book That Wouldn't Burn burning you like that! 😂

Do you wish more booktubers would talk about how much they spend on books each year?

Came for the books, stayed for the Poppy and pastries content hahah 🤣 Your mood reading madness would give me major stress, but love that it works for you lol. I am super curious to hear your final thoughts on Kaigen and Reign & Ruin, both some of the best of what indie fantasy has to offer imo. And couldn't agree more on Seven Year Slip and Murderbot! 🤩

So glad you're sold on Murderbot now! So a few years ago my husband hurt his back and was trapped in bed after surgery and I basically held him hostage and read him the entire series. It was a good time lol

I really need to try and find time for the seven year slip!

So jealous of those pastries! Even more excited to try Seven Year Slip now that it has your endorsement too. I'm curious to see how the second half of SoK goes for you because I think that's where I had the most emotional investment. And I just got all of the Mages of the Wheel audios on sale, so definitely planning to give that series another go. I remember enjoying Reign and Ruin but not being blown away.

Daughter of the forest series was my intro into her books, they're written so beautifully ❤❤❤

I always like to add an egg as it helps make it creamier if not then mayonnaise is great. 🥚🥔

Love these categories!! And yes, I also devoured Time War in one go and that was suuuuch a transportive experience. One of my best holiday recommendations is anything by Sarah Wallace or Patricia Meredith, because they give me all the flavours of cozy you could ever wish for!

I love when you do recs based on situations. Agreed, Bride was so much fun! One of my most memorable reading experiences this year. I loved the audio. I need to try Half a Soul but I disliked Small Miracles so I’m nervous.

Deeply appreciate this review!! I loved Hart & Mercy, but I bounced off the first few chapters of this one earlier this year exactly because of all those body comments. I do appreciate the representation of older characters finding love, but I don't know if this is gonna be the book for me lol 🥲

Just queued some of these. You honestly could make an entire video dedicated to fantasy with simple worlds/more character building because those are my favorite types of books! I'm actually not into romantasy much but I loved half a soul so much that I want to check out Atwater. My number 1 winter holiday read I think would be the snow child. It's a Russian fairytale retelling. And I gave it 5 stars Im going to read the bear and the nightingale soonish but can't rec it yet but obviously winter themed Russian

I’ve read these all!! ❤ shadow of the wind!

Yay for the Curse of Chalion - I just started the first novella in that series - Penric's Demon

This is so timely. I've been slumping since October and it's exactly that "nothing feels right" struggle. But I'm still in such a mood to read so it's extra frustrating. I was actually thinking before watching this that I should use this time to cull my TBR a little. Might as well use the fact that I'm dnfing left right and center haha.

This was pretty much the exact take of my friend as well, so as Maria said, it's no longer a priority read for me.

Thank you so much for this video. I had read the book earlier in the year but for some reason I forgot and I wanted to move on to the next book. On an unrelated note I cannot get the second book from my library so I have to buy it digitally because I don't want a lone physical to haunt my collection.😅

I have a feeling I’d be just as frustrated with that character as you. It had so much hype before release but I’ve been seeing mostly lackluster reviews from people with similar tastes to me so it’s no longer high on my radar. Gorgeous covers though!

Normally I love vlogs more because they feel so cozy and chill, but I honestly think all your videos have that similar vibe so whatever way your wrap-ups work best for you is all fine by me lol. You are just a comfort booktuber, regardless of the format of video 🥰 Anywayyy, I really need to get to Tomorrow x3 already, the fomo is real hahaha. And I started Twyla and Frank a while back but bounced off Twyla's narration a bit, but I enjoyed book 1 so much that I still want to give it a second shot, especially knowing how much you enjoyed it. Looking forward to what you have coming up in November, love all the indie love I am seeing!! 👀😍

Traitor Baru Cormorant hurts a little haha, I was hoping you'd love it and spur me to finally get to it too. Life's too short for slumping though! I have Undertaking on hold but now I'm wondering if I should prioritize Undermining instead... Yay eagerly awaiting Sword of Kaigen thoughts! I'm focusing on new releases this month (so many I'm excited for) and hopefully wrapping up some more goals in Dec.

I enjoy watching whatever type of content you want to make! So do what is easiest for you.

I always describe Baru Cormorant as an Economics text book. Was it interesting? Absolutely. But it was dry af and it was a struggle. Edit: Forgot to mention. I do love this style of wrap-ups and I'm good with whatever ratio between life/book talk!

The Invisible Library is great (and yeah, kinda cozy)

❤ 📚 ❤

LotFE is the only one I have read from this list (and I am 100% gonna join Jashana for the reread next year!), so I am excited to binge the other ones when the time is right. I personally think Maggie Stiefvater's Raven Cycle, Curtis Craddock's Risen Kingdoms and Marie Brennan's Memoirs of Lady Trent are all amazing series to binge :)))

Definitely meant to binge more Marillier and Caruso this year… next year!

I like these recs. I feel like booktube tends to rec the same series over and over again

I’ve read them all but the GGK series, still haven’t gotten to the final of the Gael Song either, I’m putting it off for unknown reasons because I loved the first 2 books

Yay for the Invisible Library! I will have to check out Shadowfell - I haven't tried Juliet Marillier yet

hello! where did you purchase this edition of Tigana? i love the cover art, but can’t find it for sale anywhere.

Been 3 years wheres the rest of the books

Thank you so much for making this video! I was so confused when I finished Harrow the Ninth and thought I didn't know what was happening but you've reassured me that I actually did understand everything and that it was just STILL that confusing 😂

Really hope you manage to get to all of these books and that they live up to your expectations!! I think A Sorceress Comes to Call is a fantastic story, can't see how you won't love that one. I am personally looking at continuing and finishing some open series, especially in the trad sphere because I have neglected those while reading all the indie books lol.

There’s quite a few series conclusions coming out next year that I have my eye on so I’m already planning my reads in that sense. Hoping to binge more series start to finish.

Sorceress comes to call is for sure one of the strongest kingfisher novels so I hope it works for you!

Your reviews are SO helpful, I love how in-depth you go without spoiling anything. I always come away knowing if a book will be the right fit for me. And in this case, I am definitely bumping it up the priority list, love the sound of this!!

I've had this in my queue for AGES but for some reason I kept putting off reading it too. I love the cover. I'm bumping it to my upper queue now. Another booktuber mentioned how much she loved it awhile back. Plus even if I don't enjoy it it's so short!

This is why I tell myself “never say never” about books I’m not interested in. Your love for this has fully sold me!

Damn... my dog got a free cookie because I thought it was him making noises in the other room until I realized it was your dog.

Sounds like we had the exact same experience with The Sky on Fire, it really felt like that deserved to be a series and the publisher just didn't give Lyons that freedom... the world building was indeed so cool though!! And oooh I really need to get into the Lovelight Farms series because I need that silly cozy time in my life hahah. Hope some of your anticipated holds come in soon! And good luck with surviving the colder weather, I feel like we have a very similar climate here in The Netherlands and it's been a rollercoaster over the past few weeks lol

I never pay attention to character eye color either 😂 I’ve been told to expect City of Brass vibes from Pomegranate Gate, would you say that’s at all accurate? I actually have the Business Casual audio checked out right now. I keep hearing how great Charlie and Nova are. Traitor Baru!! So excited to see what you think. I need the push to finally pick this up. That’s so sad about your library cutting holds 😭

I'm planning on tackling a Chorus of Dragons in 2025 so it's good to hear such positive things about it!

I wasn't sure whether I should pick this up eventually. Now I know I won't. Thanks. 😬

Oooh love these vibes!! I have read all but Spells for Forgetting, though that is high up on the TBR! I think A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher is also a really fall vibes book. And Where the Dark Stands Still by A.B. Poranek as well, such a gem 🤩

Ooh yes Daughter of the Forest definitely belongs on this list, those forest Fall vibes are impeccable 🍁🍂 This is the first year I’m getting in on the seasonal reads hype. Currently trying out One Dark Window and planning on some witchy romance too.