20 Books I Want to Read in 2020 || Books with Emily Fox

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Follow me on Goodreads to see me struggle to them all :) bit.ly/2a9Qoki

[@paulheath885]

The Grand INquisitor is a 5 pg tale about the spanish inquisition it is somewhere in the middle of Brothers Karamozov it doesnt relate to the 750 pg novel its just there in thrown in for no apparent reason If you want to know about the author he is more conservative then radical and not existential compared to Camus he basically takes a small riff against Tolstoy in this one; his very last novel he more or less didnt know if he would finish the book and its about a father protecting his son who becomes a monk and they more or less treat all gypsys like an evil race that more or less takes place in an evangelical setting with only the end providing any active scenes where there is any meaning conveyed to the reader otherwise its his best work well written and totalitarian in a subjective context

[@jimkaragkounis4750]

Title: *20* Books I Want to Read in *2020* Video Length: *20* minutes and *20* seconds K we stan

[@celina6259]

Omg the video is 20:20 long 😂 is this a sign 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

This is the way.

[@Alexandra9654]

@@BookswithEmilyFox "I have spoken."

[@prashantkrishnankutty6038]

Hahaha

[@cristinapetcu9491]

@@BookswithEmilyFox Jave you seen the Mandalorian? Are you a Star Wars fan? I love this universe and the tv series so much (btw you're gorgeaus). Hands down my favourite youtuber;)))

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I have seen the Mandalorian but no I don't like Star Wars... just baby yoda lol

[@wamiam1333]

Emily: I won’t be reading too many chunky books in 2020 Also Emily: so many chunky books in her tbr 🤣

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

That's why I decided to skip the "Big Book Challenge" since I'm reading so many in this one XD

[@wamiam1333]

BookswithEmilyFox ahah gotcha! Good luck! I’ll be reading some with you too!

[@adna.d3243]

20 books to read in 2020 and being told in a video lasting 20:20 long. Emily, you're spoiling us. ;*

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

It really goes to show 2020 will be awesome :D

[@SarahEsmaeWolfe]

@@BookswithEmilyFox I have come from 2020 and it is not awesome here 😂

[@romae.22]

BookswithEmilyFox well look how that turned out...

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

20:20 minutes long did you plan that 🤔

[@natcommon]

Add “Crime and Punishment” and “Christine” to your TBR jar. You should also look into “Rebecca”. Read it this year and loved it.

[@shmizzleshmazzle9830]

I was eating pizza while watching this and the cheese slid off the slice and burned my face and got sauce allover my tablet. In other news i also plan on reading Shadow of the Wind.

[@jenniferhicks1711]

The way of Kings!!! Amazing book! One of my favourite all time series.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I'm sure I love it... but I kept not picking it up lol No choice now!

[@luvBB4lyf]

The Way of Kings reading vlog PLEASE!!! On another note, I'm so freaking excited for you to read all these books because they've been on my tbr for ages as well. Let's read all the books in 2020!

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

That's what I was hoping to do :D

[@kseniaprytkova4344]

if you don’t end up liking a book, we get an awesome ranting video! it’s a win either way 💛

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Very true XD

[@sandruszka14]

Crime and punishment because I also have it on my list of 20 books to read in 2020!!!

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Seems to be the most voted for option... guess we have a winner!

[@Bayanola92]

Shadow of the Wind is AWESOME!! Can't wait for your review

[@CatieAndHerCats]

Emily, I’m reading way of kings right now and I highly recommend The Duke and Dutchess Podcast. They discuss every 60 pages or so and it is FANTASTIC. It has really helped me digest all of the world building and character work.

[@TBCaine]

see, seeing that you need a podcast to help you understand the writing does not make me feel more comfortable about starting it xD like I don't think I could handle a book that complicated

[@kb-ih7ni]

T.B. Caine I don’t think you NEED it though. It’s a nice bonus, but hardly necessary to understand and enjoy the books. Sanderson is one of the most accessible high fantasy writers out there, honestly.

[@cindybohn9769]

I made 2019 about reading what I loved it was SUCH a good idea! I got my reading enthusiasm back and it was just so much more fun.

[@paulaapu7207]

So many amazing books on your TBR. I am so looking forward to you getting into The Stormlight Archive, it’s my favorite series of all time.

[@chadd.9905]

I love how every time you say no, you go French 🤣🤣🤣

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

You just know it's true when I say it in french lol

[@kiraironskin]

Your smile when u hold up Way of Kings! So adoreable 😊 And I can already hear the french name in my head when I read Gideon 😉😁 your french sounds very elegant by the way ^^ I started with the Colours of Magic. Pratchett is great u will laugh a lot ^^

[@Warda-H]

THE WAY OF KINGS & THE SHADOW OF THE WIND!!! Those two are gold!

[@fridaotero7659]

The shadow of the wind won’t disappoint you I swear, I’ve read it two times now and it’s a masterpiece and it’s about books 🙌🏻 Carlos Ruíz Zafón transport you to places so easily and I don’t see it as historical fiction , it’s placed in 1945 (ish) and in Spain and that’s it, there’s nothing about war, etc. I see it more as a thriller kind of 🤔

[@literarythrills806]

The Dead Zone is amazing! It’s a sci-fi thriller ;)

[@parkedawn]

I agree. It's my pick too!

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

These are the magical words for me!

[@alexai7971]

I'm so glad I've found your channel - all the books you plan to read are on my list, or I've already read them. So excited to hear your opinions!😊 Out of your list of Russian classics I'd say Crime and Punishment is the most interesting one. But I highly recommend you read The Master and Margarita! We had to read it at school (about 15 years ago) , but it's still one of my favorite books.

[@AoiSora603]

Ooooh Emily. I’m so excited for your 2020. I started to write a huge novel here gushing about all your upcoming reads that I adored, but it just comes down to this: GIRL YOUR 2020 GONNA BE LIT.

[@andreabelec7852]

The Divine Cities Trilogy books were pretty much my favourite books of the year. I REALLY enjoyed all of them. It felt both familiar and unique at the same time which was such a fun experience.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Which Dostoyevsky books should I read for this challenge?

[@Chesh35]

I'm gonna be reading Crime And Punishment!

[@Morfeusm]

I already read 5 Dostoyevsky's so maybe Demons?

[@alexink7941]

Oh you're starting Stormlight Archive!!! I finished book 2 today and I'm still in awe, i love this series! Robin Hobbs books have caught my attention as well, tho I might wait for your opinion to buy in lol Oh and Discworld! I want to read more of those as well! I started with Mort as well, it was really good. Kinda scared that it's going to fall in the same category as hitchhikers guide to the galaxy, because it's also fairly humour based. Starsight was also really good! Some people didnt seem to enjoy it as much as Skyward, but I actually enjoyed it a tad more tbh I'd say I'm most excited for you to pick up starsight because I loved it and want to see how you react lmao

[@macmuffin13_]

The shadow of the wind!! Yasss, one of my favorites!!! My first language is Spanish and I fell in love with the writing style of Carlos Ruiz Zafón. I hope you enjoy it!!

[@palomasanchez4656]

Shadow of the Wind is amazing! And would recommend starting with Crime and Punishment! 😊

[@Morfeusm]

Dostoevsky and Pratchett- basically my favourite authors together with Tolkien! But also I am reading Dune now and loving it so far! And I like magic realism too :D

[@marystuart83]

I feel so spoiled with so many Emily videos these weeks 😍😂

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I really want to try to upload lots in 2020!

[@marystuart83]

@@BookswithEmilyFox 😍😍😍

[@flox3152]

Please read The Shadow of the Wind!!! There are very few Spanish authors that get translated to English and Carlos Ruiz Zafón is really out there making us Spaniards proud🌟😊 I read TSOTW (which is part of a four book series that you can perfectly read as standalones) and it really reflects the reality of Spain (particularly Barcelona) during that period. The way of speaking, the appearance of the streets, the social issues...it's the mirror of a broken yet magical age. I hope it doesn't lose all of this because of the translation, but either way, hope you read it soon and enjoy it a lot!!💛💛

[@viktoriiah4443]

The Brothers Karamazov! I’ve only just started it.... but it’s good so far :)

[@electricharps]

Super excited for you to read The Shadow of the Wind, Brothers Karamazov, and The Three Body Problem - because I really need to get to all three as well! I also want to marathon the Scythe series (not sure if there's an official name?) next year too.

[@pamelatarajcak5634]

I'm a huge Discworld fan so I'm looking forward to your delving into that!

[@jewlitt8782]

Three Body Problem is an awesome book, it is one of my favorite books in 2019.

[@serenity8910]

Do you think it will be challenging for someone who doesn't read sci-fi, ever? I'm intrigued but also scared lol.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Probably not the easiest way to get into sci-fi but I did a Beginner's Guide to Sci-fi if you're interested :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/omm4gXSLoLZ8hqs

[@jewlitt8782]

@@serenity8910 it is a hard scifi so, no ^^"

[@froncifresh]

I despised the name of the wind 😂 i'll never understand how it's so hyped up

[@StellaPlayss]

It was just okay to me. I’m not a big fan.

[@theyxaj]

Yeeeeeesss can't wait for you to start Assassin's Apprentice, it's SO GOOD.

[@rywe5324]

You won’t regret reading Hyperion! My favorite book!

[@ticklemyheart44]

OMG YES! Traitor's Blade! I really hope you get around to reading that and the entire series!!!

[@merakeengames]

I highly recommend the whole series of Hyperion. And of course. The Karamasov brothers.

[@elizabethhenderson6855]

I'm excited to see your take on Mort. I just started the discworld books last year, finding each installment like a wacky ride of fun. Yet to me, I feel like the humour felt more British in nature. I suppose, as humour is subjective, I could be very wrong in that interpretation. Side Note for anyone about to read Mort. The book is more in the perspective of Mort who is the apprentice of death rather than death himself.

[@LienVNDL]

OOH I'm doing a reading jar as well this year to get through all of my books. Good luck and happy 2020!

[@priscillareads]

Yeasss! So many of these books match up with books I wanna read this year. Also a ton are books read by the sword and laser podcast, it’s cray. Btw, Terry Pratchett has always said to skip the first 2 books he wrote in Discworld lol. So you’re starting with a good one! Also, I vote Crime and Punishment!

[@inbookville]

Crime and Punishment! Because it was my favourite book, that I read in High School and I was thinking about re-reading it in 2020 as well (to see if I still like it).

[@MariaTereshkina]

The Karamazov Brothers is such an important book for me. One of my all time favorite. Idiot is outstanding as well. I would suggest you reading one of these two. I would love(!!!) to hear your thoughts. It might be not the easiest read but I would recommend just taking your time to slowly digest Dostoevsky's works without pushing yourself to finish them quickly (I plan on rereading them both this year, you won't be alone). Also, I've set a similar challenge for myself and I'm oddly excited that we have some of the same books in it: the Way of Kings, the Name of the Wind and the Skyward series cause you hyped it up enough for me:) Thank you for the video! Happy holidays!

[@jailu451]

I just wanted to thank you so much 💕 I haven’t seriously read since January last year and I haven’t even WANTED to get back into it so thank you so much 💕💕

[@Tessy31]

I recommend adding The Dead Zone to your jar, I think it's the most enjoyable out of all of those ☺️

[@parkedawn]

I agree. The Dead Zone is the best one.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Seem to be the most voted for option... in the jar it goes!

[@varunantil1776]

Name of the wind😍

[@oonam3519]

Ooh, I see a few I’m planning on reading next year too! I’m very excited to hear your thoughts on them! (Please read Crime and punishment, I want to hear if it’s worth it)

[@ReadsWithKesara]

I'm excited to see what you think of The Way of Kings. I read it this year and loved it! Also, the Realm of the Elderlings is one of my favorites. Assassin's Apprentice is not my favorite but I'm excited to see what you think of it. 😆

[@Sara866873]

The Dead Zone is my favourite book by King but I admit I haven't read that many of his works :/ I got super excited when you said you'll be reading The Way of Kings! I'm also looking forward to hearing your opinion on Traitor's Blade because everyone seems to love it while I think it's just ok and I'm not planning on continuing the series...

[@thereses8790]

YAY OMG I just started Way of Kings last night! I am only 40 pages or so in and I love it!

[@MarionOlvas]

Yaaaay!! The Way of Kings! :D I am soo interested in what will you think of it. And the name of The Wind as well. So much controversal opinions coming ;) One I loved, one I did not like at all.. and we will read the Assassin's Apprentice together - I have it on my 20 list as well. Hyperion!! It was one of my favourite books this year, read it, it is amazing! :D Okey I stop it. BUT Shadow of the Wind... love it love it love it.

[@akitarose1965]

way of kings a must! just so good.. I've been listening to them all with graphic audio and its mind-blowingly entertaining!! really hope you're able to get through it

[@scottishbookworm8506]

There are so many books you're planning for 2020 that have been on my TBR for such a long time. Hoping to get to at least some of these as well

[@sabulka235]

FINALLY!!! I have been waiting for you to read Way of Kings

[@laiaal.3324]

I literally screamed when I saw The Way of Kings, you are going to love it!

[@benjaminsparrow8016]

You've got a lot of good books on that list, Emily. Happy reading!

[@victorialittle4606]

I’m so excited!! I also decided to start Way of Kings this year! I hope I finish it before you get to it so I can (if you make one) watch your review!

[@thaoien8149]

Oh my you're gonna love The Shadow of The Wind, the writing is beautiful. I have quite similar taste as you and it's my favorite book

[@kseniaprytkova4344]

Dolores sounds fancy, I like it!

[@JennV-B]

I can’t wait for you to read The Toll!

[@nbrko5988]

Oh God oh God oh God Robin Hobb 😍 it's not sad it's 16 books to read, 9 of them following Fitz and they are amazing. You end up getting attached to the characters. And Liveship Traders is awesome too. Sooooo jealous of you for reading them for the first time !

[@ainwena7595]

The Robin Hobb books are fantastic and my favorite series. Have fun with them!

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Which Stephen King should I read for this challenge?

[@zhrae9992]

The dead zone

[@TheBookishMom]

I have been wanting to pick up the Storm light Archive. I also like knowing that most/all of the books are out too but I will have to just pick this one up because I adore Sanderson

[@tonyarmijo9519]

Just finished Dolores Claiborne! Beautifully written! Either Dolores or Christine! Both wonderful books!

[@safftrisnahadi117]

You'll read 2 of my favorites: Name of Wind and Shadow of the Wind. Excited for your reviews!

[@ipig2379]

Starsight is so good. The way it all connected to the first book is muaah *chef kiss*. The toll is amazing too. It made me not read anything after I finished it coz I'm still thinking about it.helpthh

[@amusicalbookworm]

Your first three books you talked about are also on my TBR, I might need to read them along with you!

[@bookloverjulia9416]

I can really recommend Dead zone! In the beginning it’s pretty slow but I totally loved the ending!

[@PetrikLeo]

Dear god, so many books I loved here. I'm so excited and terrified...

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Same same XD

[@jessicar.6268]

So excited for Assassin's Apprentice!! Love it!!

[@freckledklutz]

I haven't read the way of kings either and both a friend and my brother recommend it! Yes to the Name of the Wind and I really hope you like it! I also have foundry side on my list for 2020. And read the children of ruin finally girl you got me hooked on the series and I have finished both books and have been waiting to hear what you think. You have some amazing titles on here! I wish you the best success on these! And I am staring at a lot of books I need to read on my shelf so I feel you on finally getting to some neglected books/series.

[@emilyclaire995]

The Name of the Wind---YAY!! Thank you!!

[@elenaj6134]

Oh god, yes, Mort! The Death series is my favourite of the Discworld books. I hope you will enjoy it!

[@zahraaal-hilo7013]

I’d love to see you read and review Crime and Punishment! But all his other books are fascinating as well

[@minoriteabooks2665]

Terry Pratchet books are definitely a quick read, especially if you enjoyed The Humans by Matt Haig (?) Pratchet has a smiliar kind of sarcasm / dark humor going on, I have like half the Discworld series lol

[@tswatch28]

Hi Emily, I'm a big fan of yours and been watching your videos for the longest time. I felt the need to say that I cannot get over your bangs lol! They're cute but so different... Great video though

[@serenity8910]

I'm with you about reading books I've been putting off for a while in 2020. For me, it will be Burial Rites, Rebecca, The Priory of the Orange Tree, American Gods, Americanah and finally Pride and Prejudice!

[@JessieMaeBooks]

WAY OF KINGS!!! YASSSS!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@conygirl91]

I have the assassin's apprentice in my TBR for so long that I feel guilty looking at it lmao. I really need to read it in 2020 too !!

[@chelsikay13]

Three Body Problem is definitely heavy but oh so good! I haven't picked up the sequels because Three Body was heavy. I'm waiting for the "right time".😂

[@kb08tu]

I just started Way of Kings on audible, so far so good!

[@Amanda-dn4ld]

So many good books! Should be a great year!

[@aoi6075]

Never found anything as good as TSA since I started w the series...❤️❤️❤️ the rhytm of war is on the way

[@ErfanNoury]

Happy to see the “Three-Body Problem” made it to the list. But I think if the first one piques your interest, you would need to read the next two books in the series. In my opinion, the books get better as you progress in the series. I also found it surprising that there are no books from Kim Stanley Robinson in your shelves. I highly recommend the “Mars” trilogy, although it’s a quite long and slow series, but I found it to be the best hard sci-fi series I have read so far. Happy new year :)

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I actually have Red Mars on my shelf! I haven't read it yet though

[@MissCheekyTomboy]

Hey Emily! I was wondering if you were going to post on your beauty channel anytime soon:))) I love your book channel so much but I love your makeup channel too!! Happy new year and may 2020 be your year!

[@Earendil1992]

Yesssss girl the Stormlight Archive! I got The Way of Kings volume 1 and 2 for christmas and I'm so excited :D I just finished the name of the wind and it's on my worst books of the year, but I'm interested to hear what you think :)

[@froncifresh]

I hated it so much too! I also wonder how it's so widely loved

[@Earendil1992]

@@froncifresh I wonder that too! I found Kvothe to be so insufferable, and the story isn't anything exciting or memorable!

[@rachellemanning6631]

Way of Kings (and the rest of that series) is Brandon Sanderson at his absolute best and I straight up started cheering when you said you were going to read it. It is SO GOOD.

[@clio277]

I’m going to read The Brothers Karamazov this year and the way of kings too

[@nenerson1195]

Obviously can't wait for The Name of the Wind and The Way of Kings, but seriously City of Stairs was my favorite this year. I completely binged the series. Also Traitor's Blade and The Emperor's Blades are on my list, too!

[@sindhumanoj2137]

Looove the fact that the video is actually 20:20. Great reads!

[@katedarbishire7459]

You would love Foundryside, I just finished and the world building and magic system is amazing. I think I’m going to try City of Stairs next to see if I like his completed series. Also Gideon the Ninth I loved. I’m very frustrated with the ending but I enjoyed it so much that I’m going to stick with it.

[@lantreauxlivres]

Hi Emily! I had some issues with The Shadow of the Wind, but I loved the atmosphere :) Wish you luck with this challenge! I'm sure you can do it!

[@Yays99]

I’m also reading the name of the wind! Probably in early autumn

[@DarkMistyDay]

I'm planning to read a few of the books you are, I'll try to wait and read them the same month :) Of the King books you picked I want to read Christine so you should read that one

[@snoopysister1]

I also made a list of twenty books I want to read next year, and I tried to include stuff across all genres and age groups. I don't think I included any adult fantasy or sci-fi, but I have some YA and middle grade picks to branch out from my usual contemporary/literary/historical fiction. I'm super excited!

[@saragoodman7566]

Please read Starsight soon. You’re going to be so happy with Doomslug’s part in the story. Also, I loved Gideon the Ninth.

[@SteveCadman]

Shadow of the the wind is excellent. One of my favourite books