A Chaotic December TBR

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

2024 is almost done and I’m trying to squeeze a few more books in before it’s done. What books are you trying to get to before 2025?

[@AneCathrine]

I really want to finish my list of 10 sci-fi books I gave myself to read at the beginning of 2024. At this point I’ve read 5 and among those I need to still get to is Wild Seed by Octavia Butler so I’m a bit scared😅

[@Rainbopagn]

My pile of shame! I’ve like eight books that have yet to be finished. One I started in April!!

[@kathleendudek2955]

I'm looking for a good Christmas themed book.

[@panikiczcock2891]

Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan

[@alexisdeselms3201]

I have some Christmas themed books on my list. Also trying to finish the Throne of Glass series and The Broken Earth Trilogy.

[@chelsey8737]

I dont think we've ever read the same book even once but here i am 😂

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Here for the vibes? I can respect that 😂 (Not even one though?)

[@panikiczcock2891]

I dislike sci-fi, never read thrillers and very rarely fantasy but I like watching for the vibes and to know whay books are out there (in case I change my mind about those genres) 😅

[@meam372]

+1, maybe a few thrillers but that's about it

[@Chaotic_Pixie]

Used to be the same for me, but then Emily discovered cozy fantasy and Emily Henry and I went, “I can get down with that” and here we are, with actual overlap. I’ll by trying Abby Jimenez now because of Emily too.

[@4travelinggirls]

I missed when those landscape pictures went up on your shelf, but I'm loving it!

[@judithcakelover]

I'm also soo excited for all the end of the year video's and new year challenge/goal video's!🥰

[@MariaDamnRulez]

I just finished Oathbringer, it is the middle child of this series, so it is kind of a slow burn, but soooo worth it. Many things are revealed and it has the craziest sanderlanche!

[@kariburnett1054]

Annie Bot was one of my favorites of the year!! Totally worth the read imo

[@sueh3426]

Hi Emily. I have just finished “I Who Have Never Known Men” and there were tears 💔😢. So glad I have read this one. Thanks for reminding us to pick it up.

[@heatherdegreeff1092]

I recently read God of the Woods and quite enjoyed it. It was not a thriller, I would classify it as a family drama mystery. It's pretty slow, not very high action though there are some moments of suspense. For me, it really painted a picture, which i enjoyed. It didn't quite have 5 star vibes for me, but a solid 4 star.

[@kendal.alanaa]

i would also like to squeeze in the wedding people before the end of the year. i keep seeing it pop up everywhere and it’s making me really want to pick it up! i’ve heard it’s actually laugh out loud funny

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Really? That would be awesome!

[@Chaotic_Pixie]

I just did a massive book haul. I’m super excited. I got 3 books that are kind of designed to read a chapter or section a day, almost like an advent calendar and I think that’ll help me get some reading done in December, when I usually neglect it entirely. I also got some really cute witchy, cozy, fantasy books that definitely lean more into the female relying on/developing closer relationships with the important women in her life vs finding a man. Also, with characters in their 30s, not young teens. My tastes have changed SO much in just a couple years LoL

[@justynajosha4118]

Far from the madding crowd is ok but the movie with Carey Mulligan is sooooo beautiful!!!

[@rachelbrown9816]

Just finished ‘Far From…’ loved it ❤

[@ericapoe]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and the kitties

[@christinacampbellbooks]

I definitely want to read The God of the Woods. I've heard a lot of people talking about that one. I read The Life Impossible and it was okay. I gave it 3 stars. I found it a bit underwhelming compared to some of his other books, which I've absolutely loved. It isn't a bad book though. Very much looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the book that's been compared to I Who Have Never Known Men. The never ending search for books similar to your favourites! ☺

[@ChandiPizl]

I can’t wait to hear what you think of the wedding people. Have me midnight library vibes in a way. God of the woods is on my tbr to!

[@amelielovesnoodles]

I loved Everything you ever wanted! I think you might actually enjoy that one

[@MusicalPepsi8]

Almost done God of the Woods!! I feel like it’s up your alley. Next I’m reading the Wedding People. Fingers crossed. Have you read the Book of Doors?

[@gryftkin]

The audiobook of Incidents around the House is DEFINITELY the way to go. Delaney Nicole Gill kills that role.

[@ThoughtfulTomes-channel]

Haig’s wise and moving novel is both a mystery and a love story, a fantasy and a love letter to the planet. Perhaps its greatest gift lies in showing us that it is possible to break down the boundaries we have built, to grasp previously hidden connections, and to appreciate life in all its richness. And to realise that magical realism may not be such an oxymoron after all.

[@evngprimrose_]

I love Far From the Madding Crowd and the movie is one of my faves! Most people either love it or hate it so now I'm scared 😂

[@roserobb]

A (very minor) spoiler for Oathbringer that may help you regain motivation... . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . A very beloved "character" from Warbreaker makes a repeated appearance, starting a little over halfway through Oathbringer!

[@caseyc2497]

Huckleberry Finn is by no means English Classic. It's quintessential American.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

LOL my brain went with “it’s in English, it’s a classic, must be an English classic” 💀

[@lauf22]

I am obsessed with your tshirt 10/10

[@briannewilliams9710]

I have been stuck half way through The Way of Kings now for 2 years. I don’t know why! I love his books. It’s interesting. But I’m stuck! So don’t feel bad about Oathbringer! We will both persevere!

[@oshinkrishnan5301]

If you haven't read "All in her head" by Elizabeth Comen then I highly recommend it. I think you will love it!

[@LibrariesandLattes]

Ahhh God of the Woods! Hoping you love it as much as I did! Also please read Oathbringer! There were definitely some slow moments but there were also two AMAZING battle scenes and just some great moments overall. I just started Rhythm of War and it’s off to a good start 😊

[@imperfected6513]

That's my sign to start reading Far from the Madding crowd. I've also been putting it off...

[@natatatt]

My book of shame is The Count of Monte Cristo. Been avoiding it for years due to how huge it is. Going to finally read it in December to wrap up the year.

[@circa1890]

It's one of my favorite books - so good! No need for a pile of shame. A really great shorter adventure book is The Scarlett Pimpernel - so much fun! Hope you enjoy your upcoming reading.. 🥰

[@MyBookHauledLife-Essie]

I want December to be relaxing and cozy casual reading. I am doing a readalong that ends on the 4th and a reading challenge that ends mid-month.

[@nonfictionfeminist]

Annie Bot was so good! The relationship is used to make a lot of statements about feminism, power, control, etc. also loved Incidents Around the House, I don't mind a child's voice, and the ending is what I was hoping for

[@AlexOnEarth777]

I'll be curious to see if you like Annie Bot, I was thinking about picking it up but also giving it the side-eye for the same reason as you lol I read Huck Finn in school about 15 years ago and remember almost nothing about it but I still enjoyed James!

[@emsteroo]

The Wedding People was great, but also not what I had expected - in the best way. I'm glad I went in blind. I read The God of the Woods in Sept. It is a family drama/literary mystery. For sure NOT a thriller, which I have heard some poeple describe it as. I did enjoy the book. I also live and camp where the book takes place, so found that fun. Lol James is also on my list, as is The Life Impossible. I probably won't get to then this year, but plan to soon! I look forward to hearing your thoughts. Annie Bot made me angry - I finished it in less than a day, but I had mixed feelings about it and how it was executed.

[@cloudedsky88]

I want to finish The Dollmakers and Words of Radiance this year and perhaps squeeze in another book like one by Emily Austin or another historical romance to clear my brain from fantasy before I jump back into Stormlight Archives next year. 😅 Looking forward to what you think of the Wedding People. I‘ve heard good things but the TWs/CWs put me off it for the moment.

[@amyhowe4640]

Thomas Hardy is such a great author.

[@fidato_]

You read "All the colors of the dark" which you loved and it's released this year. I'm currently reading it on your recommendation and loving it.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I knew I was forgetting something 😂 The rest though… rough

[@kathleendudek2955]

My favorite book this month was The Madstone, an old west type of love story. It's a very colorful tale, very good. I started The God of the Woods, but had to return it to the library so that it was not overdue. Right now I'm reading Is She Really Going out with Him, and it's very enjoyable so far.

[@kathleendudek2955]

Eleanor of Avignon was my second favorite for November.

[@insanebutterfly3439]

I tried Incidents around the house twice. The book and audiobook and DNF twice. I hope you have better luck.

[@TM-ui9gt]

Loved Life Impossible, especially knowing the authors mental health history and connection to the books location.

[@jennifermead4420]

I thought Annie bot was fantastic! I hope you get to it so we can hear your thoughts on it!

[@amyschmelzer6445]

James by Percival Everett is the only book left on my must-read list for the year. Everything else I finished will be gravy. I do have a bunch of Christmas themed books on my physical TBR but if I don’t get to them in December then I will save them for next year.

[@aletachristopherson7847]

James was a fast read. Loved it.

[@jilliannoble00]

I’ve not read a lot of 5 star 2024 releases either. I’m thinking 2025 is going to be a great year for books though!!!

[@badfaith4u]

Good luck with your chaotic TBR for December. 📚📖

[@alexisdeselms3201]

Annie Bot is really good! It is upsetting, there is sexism and mistreatment, but for a purpose. I love Annie, she is such a lovable character. ❤

[@AliceBeckman-x8t]

Cannot imagine listening to Incidents Around the House-reading the “child’s” narration was painful enough! If you’re already down on Malerman, I highly doubt this book will make you want to read him anymore. It’s at best a novella stretched to book length. So repetitive and pointless. And glad to see you’re reading another T. Kingfisher-she rarely disappoints. However, this sequel to What Moves the Dead isn’t quite as good as the first book. Really recommend A Sorceress Comes to Call!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@gabrielladidjurgeit5622]

You should read The trees by Percival Everett, the same author of James. Is a very funny terror/murder mystery and I really think the humor would work for you. It also has an amazing social commentary

[@zachreads]

My №1 December book will be "Heavenly Tyrant" by Xiran Jay Zhao when it comes out! I need to get to Madding Crowd aswell, I'm stiil considering reading all 3 on the Patrion poll, I do own Annie Bot so I might chuck it on the tbr.

[@disisally]

Ooooh Emily - Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice. Highly recommend as part of your women's health non-fiction journey (if you haven't read it already) 💅

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I want to read the wedding people so badly!!

[@kommissarpompsky465]

It is actually good for my bookshelf that many books that were released this year did not really seem to interest me. I have enough unread books on there as is🙃

[@andreabarrat3208]

I saw a book that made me think of you on another KZbinrs recommendations-- A Quantum Love Story by Mike Chen which is a time loop romance? Also I think you would enjoy Sociopath by Patric Gagne. Loved Annie Bot! It was quick!

[@rasatamulione5151]

You should try Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher. Since you like the author, I am positive this would be at least four stars for you, most likely five

[@Lottie842]

All the books you are mentioning at the beginning are books I’ve seen and been interested in, but haven’t read because they are outside my usual genre. Maybe I should follow your example and step out of my comfort zone? 🤔

[@leticiatoraci9855]

The 4th Stormlight Archive book is even longer and more over inflated with useless characters than the 3rd but we will all read them because its Sanderson! I pre ordered the 5th and I will read it asap.

[@Thepeejay]

Title is james author is percival everett. The book is good from the perspective of n word jim.

[@karineagosto9948]

Ok so I read incidents around the house on my kindle. Idk how the audio will be I enjoyed the first person child narrator. I really liked it because it reminded me of The Babodook and I love that movie. However the ending sucks 😂

[@rumanasyeda1613]

I think you should try out Discworld series by Terry Pratchett. I think you will really like it

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I have a few of the books on my shelf! I’m hoping to try them next year!

[@rachgeorgia9993]

Have you tried the audiobook for Oathbringer? It might be easier for you to get through it that way

[@harshmishah1429]

Even im stuck at 100 pages. Binge read WoK and WoR as well as Edgedancer. Got sick and then reading slump!😢 PS. Reading SA for the first time

[@deborajohnson5717]

The God of the Woods could be a 5 star It was for me. The Impossible Life was my worst read of the year!😊

[@carissa1446]

Annie Bot will make you rage at the man. It was a good book though.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

OMG I'm halfway through it and I had to put it down for now. It's starting to feel like a bad corn fantasy and it's pissing me off XD

[@payholaa]

Oooh! I’ve been interested in God of the Woods! Also, I saw a video of someone planning to buy one book a day as a form of an advent calendar .. and I might just do that. Been that kind of a year. Interested in joining 😊?

[@TerriIrvine]

awesome

[@bookmarcreads]

hey! I'm super early! :)

[@MadoCar-n4s]

❤📚📚📚

[@fieryblaze1737]

OMG! Have you heard about this new book called Twisted? I came across it by complete accident so I decided to order it as the synopsis has me hooked! It’s a murder/mystery and the author is unknown so I’m guessing it’s a very new author. You should check it out sometime!😮

[@Cruz1803]

Annie Bot had a good concept but it put me in a reading slump for a month and a half. Something weird happened in the book and it went down hill from there.

[@BORISRoddy]

good

[@scrapbookingmuchmore9884]

Annie Bot

[@Amanda-kw2uq]

Incidents Around the House was really disappointing - maybe it’s better as an audiobook

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

It wasn’t lol

[@tramasrarasoddplots]

I really liked Anniebot's first half but didn't like the ending. It was a happy ending, but it felt unearned and rushed. The owner makes me angry, and you're supposed to be angry at him. I also think the book needed to work a little better on race dynamics and the nuances of consent. However, it's just noticeable but not enraging, like other books. I hope it helps.

[@TOMASAtwood]

lol

[@VeraFran]

I dnf'ed God of the woods but I know a lot of people who enjoyed it. It was just not my kind of book.

[@barbaralemon4170]

Honestly, is it my imagination or do older readers enjoy this more.? I am much older and I really loved this book.

[@VeraFran]

@barbaralemon4170 I'm 51 and I didn't enjoy it. I think it's a matter of personal taste and moment. To me, it felt like the author was putting too much effort into make everything sound mysterious and, I don't know, with a tense atmosphere, but it didn't feel natural. The writing wasn't for me.

[@hebahesham6502]

I would encourage you to read other non-fiction books besides feminism and self help. I'm sure you will find a lot of other interesting topics and you will broaden your horizons. Love from Egypt 🇪🇬❤️

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I’ve read plenty and they’re the topics I’m currently interested in.

[@hebahesham6502]

@BookswithEmilyFox OK. Happy reads.

[@elenasreadingcorner]

Girl, you should focus on Oathbringer😂 My main priority this last month is reading Rhytm of War because I’m getting Wind and Truth delivered in the second part of December and I want to read it this year to avoid spoilers🫣

[@WILBURNTully]

awesome

[@MernaClemente]

lol

[@RaynaWalling]

awesome