Your review says it all. I just got gifted a copy of this and am so happy I have it permanently in my library!

17 DNF 🎉😂 YOU GO GURL. I'm sad Cursed Bunny wasn't great! But ima read it anyway because you know how we do. Same with A Certain Hunger. This has been an epic reading year for you! You're doing it 🎉 I got so many amazing recs from you and I can't wait for our collab woot woot. CHEERS!

Я не слушаю что она говорит, я любуюсь ее красотой❤

I agree that audiobooks really help when in a slump- for some reason it feels like a lot less effort 😂 I need you to tell me if continuing Mistborn is worth it haha. I haven't read any hunger games books but I think I might pick up the new one when it comes out. And I don't think Red Rising and Hunger Games are the same at all but I understand the comparison in describing where the books go in terms of kids fighting/killing each other in a sort of game thing. I've been meaning to listen to Dallergut for awhile now but now I am not so sure 😅 I don't know if I can do Crying in H Mart especially if its about cancer because my fiance had cancer earlier this year and I do not like reliving it lol.

I've been saying Ove incorrectly for years. I don't usually watch the movie after reading a book that I like because I've been disappointed too many times, but I think I'll give it a go after your experience. If you're after a good classic lit to try I recommend The Scarlet Pimpernel it's a mix of mystery, historical fiction, and romance.

P s. I just heard about The Woman in the Window in a lecture about how to write sensitively about mental health disorders and that book was mentioned. So i have high hopes and am pumped to hear what you think!

I definitely was taking notes while watching this so I could remember everything. Okay so I've never read Tolstoy, but you know how I feel about classics, so I've got to try it at some point!!! I totally agree about those long-winded, super academic intros in the classics that tell you absolutely everything you could possibly know and it's just not a good place to put my mind in before starting the actual story. Back of the book would be better. They had that in the Dracula copy I read and I started it and didn't finish that! I can't believe you didn't like the Keanu Reeves book. Nooooo!!! I'm sad now because you were so excited about it! ;((( I'm so giddy about you listening to The Hunger Games!!!! I haven't read them in many yearssss, so the audiobooks need to be listened to by me! If I don't read Red Rising in 2025, you have permission to disown me!! I agree with you about some of the secondary characters being less interesting in the book vs. the movie because of what the actors did for them: Haymitch, Cinna, Effie... just the beginning of that list. And this is the case for me where the movies make me like the book more, which happens for me a lot with these major series from my youth, like Twilight and Harry Potter. Divergent series too! I'm pumped about you Red Rising vs. Hunger games video! I'm happy because Greenlights is available on Libby to I've added it to the list! Crying in H Mart 😭😭😭😭✨️ "It makes you realize how much we have in common at our core, no matter where we come from, no matter what we've been taught. There are some things that are just at the core of humanity that make the world feel smaller in a nice way." You nailed it!! P.s. I'm starting Slewfoot this week!!! Thank you so much for the shout out at the beginning. As much as we love reading and the book world, sometimes it is so so difficult to stay motivated. But you do the same thing for me- I love watching your videos and chatting with you all the time about our book adventure and our lives and motivating eachother to reach our dreams and goals. I feel so lucky to have a friend like you to go through this with!!!

That phone case is mad cute! Also Tin Foil Butterfly sounds sososososo good. I am going to so read that. Also, Before the coffee Gets Cold was a DNF for me ;((( BUT I always love your perspective and thoughts on books so I look forward to your wrap up!

Nice Video

“My brain said no” I get it lady, mine does that often 😅 I’m adding Before the Coffee Gets Cold to my never ending TBR ☺️ new subscriber here 💕

I love this book! It’s one of my favorites. I love how it doesn’t just present him as a grumpy man, but digging into the why really opens up his character, just like you said. Also I haven’t all of his books but I have also read Anxious People - and that was really good, and funny too! This man gets me 😂

Can you tell me what kind of mic you use? Your voice is lovely and it sounds perfect!

Ugh, I typed up a long-ass comment and then something glitched! Of course I read this book ya'll, cause when Claire recs a book- I'm there. I definitely want to watch both movies 😮

omg hi claire 🥹 this made my day what!! thanks so much for including me in this list & so happy you’ve been enjoying my content. i am so glad you made this too so i could come across your channel!! you seem so so lovely & thoughtful ❤️ really excited to find some new channels thru this too! i already see some that i love!!

You've made my day by saying my channel is a comfort, that means the world to me! 🥰And yay to graphic novels!

Thank you 💜

CLAIREEEEE!!! You're the freaking best! We all love you, your amazing booktube and how much you add to the community! ❤🎉

Thank you so much for the mention and kind words!!! I def have some overlap for a few of these but I am so excited to check out the other channels! This is such a kind video 💖

Just found your channel - personally, I think the algorithm sucks and I am rarely shown new channels, so this is a great thing to do

CLAIRE!!! I guess this is what it’s like to meet a fellow saint 🙂‍↕️ thank you for the mention among all these wonderful people!!! 🩶🪽

Ahhhh thank you so much, you are too kind! How lovely to be in such great company - some of these are my absolute faves too ❤

Thanks so much for the shoutout!<3 I appreciate it so much!!! & thanks for introducing me to so many other great booktubers (including yourself!)

Thanks for the kind words!

Ben is awesome! Thank you so much for your lovely comments 💓

LOL Grace if Kings is not for everyone as it is very slow but something did it for me and I am typically not into slow books- I will say I just finished the Wall of Storms (the sequel) via audio book and the narrator was fantastic. There are a lot of different side stories some more boring than others but they all come into play eventually and you understand why they were there. But totally respect that it's not for you 😂 Parable of the Sower was a lot and I've been putting off Talents because of it 😅 I liked Kindred better but its still very dark and upsetting. SLEWFOOT WAS GREAT! 😂 I loved the One Piece netflix show and I've seen one of the one piece movies but I can't do anime like that for some reason- it's too much. I don't really think there is a moral of the story for Beautiful Darkness- to me it was like a lord of the flies situation but weirder and darker

Okay okay, so many amazing things mentioned in this video, i hope I remember it all! 1. I'm super sad A Space Between Worlds was a flop. The concept is so cool. Womp. 2. I just started A Man Called Ove so I'm really pumped about that 3. I put a hold on for Slewfoot at the library but it's an 11 week wait 😮 haha, but I'll definitely let you know when i finish it! 4. I'm 100% putting heap house on my audio book tbr- ganna listen VERY soon because omg Edward Carey writes children's books?!?! Mind. Blown. 5. Thank you SO much for the amazing shout outs 🎉 I feel so special!!!! ❤❤❤❤😊😊❤😊😊

Good luck with your reading! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on "We Were Eight Years in Power".

Let's get lo0o0osey go0o0osey! Also I am VERY excited to talk about Crying in H Mart in the Claire&Gabby book club!! That book department store book sounds epic! I really hope it's not disappointing like..... The Midnight Library. Womp.

I keep trying to stick to a reading list but I’m too much of a mood reader sigh… lol. New subscriber 🙂

Just discovered your channel and am very interested to hear more about your hopeful bookbinding business. I love buying used books but often wish I could get prettier covers :)

That new graphic thooooooooo!

Bats!!!! The one about the garlic sounds SOOO adorable and cute. First, thank you for introducing me to graphoc novels. They are so handy when I need something different, something less intense when I'm sleeeeepy especially! I definitely agree that sometimes the words themselves are almost too rudimentary and obvious, but the art always saves it. I never paid attention to graphic novels, but once your eyes are open to them, you see them EVERYWHERE! YOU CAN'T UNSEE THEM. This also makes me want to crack open some super old comic books Matt has sitting in the attic, untouched and calling my name!

Watching your videos makes me feel like I'm part of an elite cool people book club !!

I love a good map! As you know, I loved "Little" too, so I'm definitely going to have to read the rest of his trippy books! Almost feels like Alice in Wonderland on acid 🎉😂❤

Welcome to booktube! We're new here too and can absolutely relate to the mic not being plugged and other related newbie recording issues! Red Rising has been on our tbr but is definitely getting bumped up higher now! Looking forward to more of your recs!

One of my favorite books ever! Incredible writing. Truly a masterpiece.

I love the Red Rising saga!

Glad you decided to give Lockwood & Co. a go! Just FYI, the TV show covers the first two books, so you'll be getting into new territory if you watch it before reading the next book. The order you experience it in doesn't really matter tho, I watched the show before reading any of the books and loved both! The books get more exciting as they go along, so I hope you continue!

I'm also part of the L&Co fanfic and (I also didn’t love the first two books, especially in comparison to the show, which I LOVED) the third books was SO GOOD, though!

Awww hi!!! We are in love with you!!!! You are adorable!!! Thats okay, the book isn't for everyone!!! Thanks for giving it a read and thank you SO MUCH for linking our channel. 😊 ❤🫂

Sorry you didn't have a great reading month! Hopefully it didn't put you in a slump 😅I did like a Dowry of Blood but I don't think it is an amazing book or worth how much hype it gets but it definitely leans more romance than fantasy which I didn't expect. I'm sorry you didn't like A Certain Hunger which I loved but I get it- it's not for everyone haha. Akata Witch sounds great!

Grace of Kings was so good! It's a lot but so much happens and the characters are so fun and so is his writing. But it does read like a fun history book for most of it. I am planning on reading Wall of Storms in October 😊 I recommend Beautiful Darkness as a graphic novel- super weird and dark but super pretty!

I muccccccchhhh prefer action in books versus in films. I've been meaning to read Spells but have heard so many mixed reviews! I was so so about The Unmaking... and then i thought about it and kept thinking about it and realized i loved it! 😮

Why can I not think of any viking books?? This must be remedied.

Ahh the chip cutting your mouth! I've been there but with frosted flakes lol

Welcome to booktube! I just found your channel. I love the book Jurassic Park - how are you enjoying it? Your thoughts on finding a book you love sounds like how I view Charles Dickens and his novels. I also love mystery and thrillers and am just getting into horror novels. I’ve really struggled to get into fantasy though. A few exceptions would be the Harry Dresden series and I enjoy the LOTR books (on Audiobook) lol😂 I’d definitely like to see videos on book binding! That’s something I keep thinking I’d like to try someday.

I am thrilled that my library has this on the shelf cause YOU'VE CONVINCED ME

I read Red Queen several years ago which sounds similar. YA dystopian classist societies written by 20-something’s. I’m not sure I can read any more of them. lol. I have not enjoyed YA books for a long time. But Your enthusiasm definitely makes me want to try it out! I’ll put it on my list. Currently reading Game of thrones which I didn’t expect to like either but am so hooked into now.

Thanks for the video. I've bumped this one up my tbr, I'll read next week. You're so good at expressing your reading experience. Are you on Goodreads? I would love to follow you there.

I like the slowness of cozy fantasy 😅