all the books i want to read before the end of 2020 ❄️ 📖

[@mahahaggouch1797]

i love the way you talk about the book for 30 seconds then spend 5 minutes talking about the cover

[@fictionalfates]

ok but like, do we expect anything else from me?? we know how much i obsess over good book design

[@ixis3094]

I love that

[@marginsofmarisa]

@@fictionalfates you should do a video just about covers!!

[@lyndenegelderbloem3806]

The way Joel started was so funny i had to continue watching

[@fictionalfates]

sjfasjfaoisjf i'm glad

[@booksandquills]

I've heard SO MANY good things about This is How You Lose the Time War and I've put it on my Christmas wish list. 🤞Didn't realise there were two editions!

[@jpsgomes2094]

what do you mean “end of 2020” 😭 my mind is still in march

[@fictionalfates]

MINE TOO

[@sapphoslibrary]

i'm SO excited to read the cousins and guinevere deception, i hope you enjoy!! those editions of this is how you lose the time war are stunning and the idea of passing one on to buddy read is just 🥺🥺 and i can't wait to see what you do in 2021, it's going to be amazing!!

[@fictionalfates]

Thank you, I'm super excited to read them and YES, passing one on just makes both books useful too!!

[@_nelld]

Don’t mind me just adding all of these to my tbr.....

[@fictionalfates]

omg do it 👀

[@MelReads]

if joel were a hardcover, we all know he'd be the hardback of the guinevere deception 👁 👁

[@recapture]

i 🥺 love your sword earring!!!

[@sharissadestil2371]

i would love to see more reading vlogs because those hit different and i feel like it would be cool if you did a lookbook for your favorite reads/fav characters since your style is just amazing

[@francescakyanda9182]

He would totally slay the books as outfits tag!

[@christinaschiefer2208]

This tbr looks so good. We love stunning/cute books. 💕

[@fictionalfates]

We do indeed!!

[@librarikay]

ah i really loved my reading experience with "the year of the witching" and so thus, the story became an ultimate five-star for me. i hope you can have just as much of a good time with it as i did, and i'm excited to hear what you have to say most of all. your genuine enthusiasm when it comes to any books you've read or want to read makes me smile a lot, that's why i've come to love your reading vlogs especially, but your channel overall is something special. hopefully this december can end on a good note for you, i think that's something we all deserve :') happy reading!!

[@marimontes1226]

I'm halfway through the invisible life of addie larue and i'm loving it! I've never read V.E. Schwab but the writing is just *chef kiss*. I hope the book club likes it because i'm so invested in this character. Also, I can't wait to hear your thoughts on This is how you lose the time war!

[@francescakyanda9182]

Same! My first VE Schwab and I'm loving it!

[@elenathegreat]

those editions of this is how you lose the time war 😩😍i feel like you’re going to love it, the writing is so lush

[@fictionalfates]

i can say, it was AMAZING

[@ofwavesandpages]

I saw your Twitter thread on things we wanted to accomplish as content creators in 2021, and, as a recent addition to booktube, I really appreciated to be able to see everyone else's goals, I didn't have (and still kinda don't) goals, but I'm really looking forward to your video reflecting about 2020 and 2021!! I've only read addie larue (from your list) and really really enjoyed it, so I hope you do too! (and every other book!!) happy reading!

[@alyssacascos8665]

I feel like 2021 is going to be an amazing year for you Joel ☀️💕I am so excited

[@BookBuds]

I’ve been watching His Dark Materials and have been wanting to read the books as well. They are on my list! Addie Larue sounds amazing. Love your videos!

[@maggiejane17]

Ok I just found your channel and I’m already obsessed with your vibes

[@calissaridling7939]

I am so excited for your 2021 content!

[@nazira5878]

How is it almost the end of 2020 what happened to April through November?

[@fictionalfates]

!!!!! A TRUE MOOD

[@indira2749]

This Is How You Lose the Time War yessssssssssss, I loved it sosososo much, it's one of my faves of the year, and maybe of all time

[@sierrathebookaddict6776]

Your doing great sweetie, love your videos and just love how you talk book, loved your Asian reading vlog, all of them I will read!

[@georgia7330]

The Invisible Life of Addie Larue is so sad, but so beautiful and heartwarming

[@melissajeaninexx]

OMG just found your channel through Noelle and WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LIFE YOU PRECIOUS ANGEL!?!? I also raise frenchies too! How fun!

[@lindseyirene]

I have no idea what edition of Addie I like the best, they are all stunning. I love that you show us under the dust jackets because I’m always wondering if they have special touches or not.

[@fictionalfates]

honestly same!! it's what excites me most about hardcovers

[@garimayadav434]

"THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE TIME WAR" WILL CRUSH YOUR LIL HEART!😭❤️

[@madebypernille]

Ooooh I LOVED "This is How You Lose The Time War" it really was a perfect kind of read for me!

[@jasminewestover7068]

Super excited to see what you want to read for the final TBR! Excited to go into the new year with you & hopefully it should motivate me to read/upload! 💕

[@fictionalfates]

Ahhh! I'm excited to see what you read/upload in the new year too!

[@currentlyjoana]

The Year of the Witching is SOOO FANTASTIC 😍✨

[@hal-edivinebooktalk8717]

Omg- my TBR is rapidly growing . Thanks for the list 😊

[@dissertatinopossum]

Year of the Witching was definitely one of my favorite books of 2020! I read it for fortnight frights. I'm in the US and so the cover is different than the edition that you have. Both look great to me! Still need to get to the Bone Season but I am finishing Children of Blood and Bone first. Looking forward to the discussion about Addie LaRue!

[@Mothchewedgirl]

I think a fun videos idea is reading 3-5 of your subscribers favourite fantasy books that you haven’t read or picking up a genre you normally don’t read and taking recommendations from your subscribers! Loved the video as always, have a good day/evening/night❤️

[@fictionalfates]

y'know this is a great idea!

[@JulieTheReader]

Aw, buddy read edition. ❤️💙 His Dark Materials! Yes! I did a reread earlier this year (Or was it last year? Time is meaningless!) and it was so good.

[@hayleybernier6955]

I was today years old when I learned "Northern Lights" is the original/alternate title for "The Golden Compass"...

[@TheJHambrick]

Another fantastic selection from our fearless leader ✨🖤!

[@pennyturnspages]

okay you just made me add so many new books to my tbr omg...just discovered you & I love your channel!!

[@fictionalfates]

🥺🥺 thank you so much!!

[@user-bl8eo9yf4q]

the invisible life of addie larue was SO SO GOOD, absolutely my favorite 2020 book

[@thereadingrobin2191]

Bit late haha, but awesome tbr. Hope you will love them all 🙂. Really like the shout outs!

[@aoibhk7786]

Immaculate books✨I will be adding all these to my general tbr asap👀

[@tesbe8600]

Your reading list sounds incredible. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

[@stranger_inthealps]

I need that ARC version of the cousins.. don’t question it if you see me stealing something from your bookshelf 🤫

[@fictionalfates]

oop, i'd be very scared as to how you found my address sfkfajfkj

[@AwkwardBookworm]

Good luck with your reading!!

[@charityyoder9028]

I was going to have a dark academia themed reading month. Alas, I haven't been reading. Empire of gold is taking forever. (It's terrific. I'm just terrified of how it ends).

[@madebypernille]

I haven't read a single page either for like.. months now. But Dark academia themed month sounds like so much fun

[@alenasmolemoreader3584]

What will you do with all the Addie LaRue books if you won’t like the book? 🤔

[@mollyggg]

i dont even read books but i love watching your videos just to hear you talk

[@stellao3697]

Haha 😂 I love the intro 😂💚 looking forward to 2021. I hope you will read “The Cruel Prince”. ☺️ It is one of mine favourites . Well the series is mine favourite of all times. 😍

[@fictionalfates]

I wouldn't say it hasn't crossed my mind 👀

[@remijordyn]

Joel you always manage to brighten my day

[@fictionalfates]

🥺🥺 i'm glad

[@SweetFLouise]

This is how you lose the time war is beautiful sapphic sci-fi poetry. I also absolutely loved Addie La Rue but I wish I has one of those special editions they all look incredible!

[@bettyreads222]

This was a reminder for me to final read the amber spyglass so I can continue the show because while I'm sure its only focusing on the 1st book or two I just want to be good haha happy reading!

[@booksjinx6381]

ah I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on some of these! happy reading this month :) great video

[@fictionalfates]

thank you!! i hope you have a great reading month too!

[@hfollman98]

Holy shit, that EARRING! Also, "This is how you lose the time war" is my all-time favorite book; I can't wait to hear your thoughts!

[@awash8576]

I still can’t believe it’s the last month of the year!

[@fictionalfates]

SAME!

[@saufia1229]

Best bday gift ever, a fictionalfates bookish video, yes😌

[@fictionalfates]

omg happy birthday!!!

[@saufia1229]

@@fictionalfates thx cutie 🥺💜💖🌱✨

[@avsambart]

NOW that song is stuck in my head!

[@catcreme]

''horror in december'' I'm the same, I've been reaching for a lot of mystery/crime novels this month. Why? idk, but I'm loving it.

[@msjuliarcv]

omg i think you'll love addie larue, it's literally a work of art

[@emilyloveslondon4041]

I adore naked covers! I just received my Faecrate Firefrost by Camille Longley it has a two sided naked cover!! I want publishers to do more of them!

[@charlizelavastida8315]

it’s been a while since i’ve watched your videos 😞 will surely be binge watching all of them during christmas break 😉

[@shannonhughes8488]

i really hope you end up liking adie larue considering you have a whole library of special editions

[@smritithapa]

sees the bookshelf. Now, that's what I am talking about ☕😎

[@tazisbooked]

I know alot of Booktubers do like a US vs UK cover comparison but I'd love to see you drag US covers tbh!!

[@marginsofmarisa]

omg I literally just bought the cousins earlier today (for my mom as a Christmas gift but.... I’m definitely going to steal it)

[@nerdylilheathen]

good luck on your TBR! :)

[@KistiReads]

I laughed when you said "I don't know much about these books except one is blue and one is read...' and then went on to describe them 😝 Love your videos!

[@jaxi7628]

I feel like a clown honestly, I wasn't so sure about Addie's UK cover but look THESE EDITIONS ARE SO STUNNING? And I am currently reading the Amber Spyglass and it's been such a see-saw of losing and gaining interest, so I hope you'll have a better experience than mine KHSDJSJHKDS

[@AJ-gh1hi]

I’m literally about to start The Cousins I can’t wait!!!

[@bookshelfbunny]

Ah! I soooo need to read Gwenevere Deception.

[@francescakyanda9182]

Watch me add these to my TBR, knowing full well that I'm not a fan of fantasy

[@babsikro1252]

Where are your earings from? They are so awesome 😍 I own the paperback of the guinevere deception and never knew what I missed! The naked hardcover is gorgeous. Hope you enjoy it, I liked it even if its one of Kierstin White's weaker novels in my opinion. It is not as mind blowing as the dark descent.

[@MayBhank]

I also have The Cousins in my tbr. I love all of her books so I am really excited to read it!

[@addictedtofictionx]

Joel Holmes I love you so much and am BUZZING to read The Year of the Witching with you next week bby🥰💗

[@nelliecolbergrennstam6892]

Yay!

[@ilsanlights3663]

The Year of the Witching is probably my favorite book of 2020!! I hope you love it ✨

[@willlexie]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="726">12:06</a> I would love to buy those 3 The Dark Materials hardcovers. What are the ISBN?

[@odakja]

I read the Year of the Witching recently and it was AMAZING! Think you'll really like it

[@fictionalfates]

Ahhh, I'm glad!! I'm hoping it'll be the same for me!

[@kelcicarroll636]

Addie LaRue was my favorite book of the year!

[@livelife5761]

I discovered you today..that's great. But I enjoyed watching you.. I enjoyed every booknerd. Have u read six of crows duology?

[@israaahmed7168]

My dream video I would love you to make is a reading vlog where you read 5(?) Stephen King books. So interested for your reaction. Also The Year of the Witching is AMAZING!!!

[@fictionalfates]

Oooh, this could happen one day 👀especially with Noelle being a big Stephen King fan! And omg I'm super excited to read Year of the Witching!

[@bryblio]

I think i added every book on this list to my pickup order 😅

[@fictionalmusings4676]

I want to read Addie Larue so bad! I know I'm gonna love it so I'm avoiding it hahaha

[@citlali333]

Oof, I thought I was young reading His Dark Materials at age eleven. The second and last books especially.

[@hazelsinlove]

I’m impressed based off the thumbnail alone haha

[@fictionalfates]

ahah thank you so much!

[@steampoweredpixel]

OOOOOOHHHHHH you could do a 24-hour Readathon if you haven't already? :3

[@nanainbookland]

Wow 6 months on Booktube?! I feel like I watched your first video a month ago

[@mori7956]

I'm hoping to read the Amber Spyglass before 2021 because I really want to start the show even though I'm not a fan of the books🤣

[@weirdstrangegirl]

💖

[@wandguardnoodle]

This Is How You Lose A Time War is sooo good! They're lesbians, Harold xD

[@libbyd1548]

2021 I’m counting on you to redeem yourself from 2020

[@fictionalfates]

YEP

[@recapture]

i dont know how ppl read so much in december, it's usually a bad reading month for me bc i never have time to read 😅😭

[@Mandy-mx5ri]

yt algorithm did me right today hello there

[@daniela-ml7bn]

Still waiting for that book tour (hint, hint)

[@vanshika123456789]

HECK YEAH TBR

[@vanshika123456789]

I really wanna read the cousins! I really wanna get into mystery next year so I hope i can read this soon!

[@vanshika123456789]

BUUDY READ BUDDY READ BUDDY READ BUDDY READ

[@vanshika123456789]

that reminds me, Rea, you and I should figure out when to buddy read our book too

[@pandora5629]

If you haven’t read it already, can I recommend “the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid? I read it a few days ago and absolutely flew through it (and loved it!) and I feel it would be something you would also enjoy!

[@SGentenaar]

He already read it and did a liveshow reviewing it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpycpaGOaa5_gsk

[@pandora5629]

@@SGentenaar Ah thank you! I must have completely missed it! But at least I was pretty spot-on with my recommendation lol

[@SGentenaar]

@@pandora5629 You're welcome! ☺️ And yes, you were haha

[@MsIska28]

Um, when did you get a copy of The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco and The Betrayals by Bridget Collins? 😳😲

[@ducknoisesintensify8007]

for this is how you loose the time war go in with an open mind. it is not something taht you can read emty minded no i need ot think and reread it sometimes. anyways the ending is amazin gand leaves you stunned

[@nicholasleonard9770]

Merry early Christmas mate. You should give my new gothic romance novel '40,000 Words' a read! It follows Adelaide Parabellum as the arrival of poems from beyond the grave causes her to recollect how she had met an austere, quiet, stranger at a pond eight years prior. '40,000 Words' is on Amazon for paperback format :D

[@cryingaboutbooks]

soooo excited for you to read this is how you lose the time war

[@fictionalfates]

I'm so excited too!

[@joa2919]

This is how you lose the time war is probably my fav book of 2020! Hope you like it!!

[@fictionalfates]

ahhh that's so good to hear!! thank you ^_^

[@Maria-kb3nq]

with how many copies of addie larue you own, i hope for your sake you love it lmao

[@BecomingTia]

create more writing vlogs please.

[@NicoleMae]

saying 2021 will be a great year-i hope that ages well lmao