ALL TIME FAVORITE STANDALONES.

Back at it with some of my absolute favorite stand alone books!!
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Fangirl: bit.ly/2gCOHht
The Hate U Give: bit.ly/2inUKDL
Every Last Word: bit.ly/2dUr9Uk
Under Rose Tainted Skies: bit.ly/2eNPZC3
A List of Cages: bit.ly/2fyBaq2
History Is All You Left Me: bit.ly/2bSNfXg
Night Film: bit.ly/2jgFuuh
Made You Up: bit.ly/2dlmHzA
This Song Will Save Your Life: bit.ly/2dq7SrD
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[@stephpiano2908]

I should be studying… but I can't, I need to know what Emma's favourite standalones are…

[@meghna9479]

MOOD

[@gunnsandal7858]

Oh my good same but I’ll just take my sarcasm and go..

[@glife54]

lol oml same

[@user-bk8qv4lv6o]

hahahah

[@kiera9377]

Booktube is very dangerous for me! Almost everytime I watch a video a book or more a book gets added to my TBR or eventually a book I want to buy! 😂💕

[@karas4009]

FluffyFin127 same. 😂😂. i have alot of wishlist now. last week i saw alot of Nancy drew collection. and i love nancy drew(i only have 1 though). so this is a problem now😂😂

[@maRRiiH95]

My TBR is getting bigger :D

[@emmmabooks]

i know the feeling XD

[@kshirley58]

Amen to that 📚😮📚

[@jamimarj5253]

i dont even call my tbr a list anymore, its a book in itself

[@IDewWork]

what does TBR stands for?

[@kshirley58]

Dew, to be read

[@lisajonasar1711]

*cries over how much I want all these books*

[@aziangurl723]

Top YA standalone: The Book Thief. I can't explain how much love I this book. The range of emotions that it takes me through is like nothing else. The pain, loss, joy, fear, and hope. I felt everything. Adult standalone: The Great Gatsby. One of the very few books I reread. I will always love Jay Gatsby, and I'm very glad school made me read this book.

[@anabanana8518]

YES YES YES The Book Thief is my favorite book ever!

[@blending_in]

@@anabanana8518 mine too😁

[@madelineworth4491]

Your eyes are popping out so much!! Green is totally your color!! :)

[@user-uv6if1jb4f]

Top standalone: the song of Achilles!!

[@silmarwen9971]

Anyone liking before even watching? Yup.

[@emmmabooks]

YOURE TOO KIND

[@jessavila3127]

Ezgi Damla Çalışkan So me! Every video is great, I don't even have to watch it to know

[@nymeria941]

Always!

[@sumeyye4768]

finally found a turkish who watches Emma!

[@animaestaudt]

well my day just got 100x better

[@emmmabooks]

awh you are so sweet!!

[@chrischansantos]

Subbed. I can see that you enjoy what you're doing. It's contagious or something or maybe because I'm also a bookworm and I feel what you're feeling when you're talking about a book. You can definitely charmspeak anyone to read the book you're talking about. I even caught myself smiling. 😂❤️

[@emmmabooks]

awh thank you soso much!!

[@manasam8868]

emmmabooks Now that I think about it, you're like Piper McLean from HOO series. At first I didn't think we would sync but eventually I started loving you. ♥

[@ravishing_rogue]

The Song of Achilles is definitely my favorite standalone OF ALL TIME. It's so good I love it sooo much

[@alysamorley3570]

I love seeing you so excited and passionate about books, and you've inspired me to add several of these to my TBR! I really need to read more standalones.

[@lintangpuspitasarivictoria7825]

bruh!! u're glowing every time u talk about the books that u love ! thats awesome !

[@elizabethbarnes3617]

So happy to see someone else who loves This Song Will Save Your Life!! It's one of my favorite books of all time

[@Sealleigh1]

Thank you so much for this list! Starting a series can be so intimidating which keeps me from starting to read anything at all. I will definitely be checking some of these if not all of these out!!

[@jakemarin9177]

All the bright places is my favorite stand alone ever it made me cry so much and i related to both characters violet and finch it was so beautiful and amazing 😭😍

[@ilsenleon2378]

Omg I've read This Song Will Save Your Life such a long time ago and it was definitely a good book for me. Now I definitely need to reread it because I miss it so much and I definitely want to visit that story again! I'm so glad you loved it!!

[@ginafugate7122]

Thank you so much for making this video and for sharing a bit more of your story with us! I've got a few of these on my TBR already but definitely excited to get more recommendations since stand-alone books seem to be so rare 🙁

[@OliviaBiebsMerrygold]

the only book i've read off this list is fangirl and i adore that book so much! definitely going to add the others to my tbr list because the way you talked about them with such enthusiasm, has made me definitely want to pick them up!

[@weirdocourt27]

i love the way you talk about things and how excited you are! you make me want to pick up books that i never would have thought i'd be interested in :)

[@unityedwards9289]

Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend is one I have absolutely fallen in love with (and it made me cry so many times)!

[@akankshasingh1133]

Hey emma So i read every book that u mentioned. And u know wt! I loved them all And i m so thankful to you for introducing me to such amazing pieces of work ! Love !

[@LisaandThings]

Your bookshelves are looking especially top notch today!! And I absolutely loved Night Film. Great video!

[@PaolaMancera]

I love how you talk about your favorite books! And your vibe is so cool. Thank you for what you contribute to this community.

[@emmmabooks]

thank you so much!!!

[@grey-vb7ox]

I sooooo needed this! I’ve been looking for some solid stand alone books!

[@isabelbooks8346]

Great video! Have even more standalones to add to my TBR! I am on such a contemporary kick and need more standalones so thank you so much for this video!

[@anaisfaure6647]

i love this kind of videos because you see booktubers get all excited and smiley with stars in their eyes while they talk about their favourite books. truly a pleasure to watch.

[@yread112]

I've said this before... your passion for books is what keeps me watching. I love how you talk about Books, it makes me want to get all of them even the ones I'm not interested in!

[@dhirahb4752]

You are such an inspiration Emma!!! 💕 I love listening to your reviews :)

[@HardbackHaven]

Yay! I love a good standalone (ready to take notes)😁

[@emmmabooks]

ahhahaha

[@j.oan.n.e]

i cannot explain to you how much i love this video. i watch it everytime i want to feel the feels of a good book

[@laspaginasdealex]

Can I just say you recomended This Song Will Save Your Life to me and it changed me. I cannot thank you enough for it.

[@madielynch6003]

Every last word man.... the book had me in a corner for DAYS such a good book, y’all should read it❤️

[@laurakish4707]

One of the things I love most about books is that they're anchors for people when they need it most. Just like you, some of my all time favorite standalones/series are my favorite because of how they helped me in high school and my experience with them ♥️

[@emh7687]

Every time I see that you've uploaded a new video, no matter what it's about, I always get so happy. I love your videos so much and you're honestly my inspiration

[@MeSimoneI]

I love your recommendations because I have struggled with mental health issues and reading was my companion too. It helps to get recs from people who have gone through a similar thing :D

[@thecoltfiles8027]

I just read Under Rose-Tainted Skies, and it's been an amazing journey. I too would put it on my list of all time favorite standalones. I love hearing you talk about it so passionately! I've been raving about it.

[@emmmabooks]

so happy you loved it!

[@ishamafatimaismail4545]

Fangirl was such a beautiful experience for me. I felt so connected to the main character because we have soooo many similarities. I just loved every thing about that book.❤

[@durstaxr1458]

Amazing list as usual Emma, really need to read the Night Film ASAP. One of my fav stand alones was Boys Don't Cry which dealt with being a teen father and it was amazing.

[@emmagraceliving]

Under Rose Tainted Skies is my all time favorite standalone thank you so much for recommending it!

[@emmmabooks]

AHHH SO HAPPY YOU LOVED IT

[@angelicaraices5230]

Emma, you're an amazing person and you are so inspirational ❤

[@dearcomrade2358]

yayayayay!! finallyyyy. now time to add these books to my ever-growing tbr pile 😭

[@haileyleland2969]

Ahh Emma how do you always know exactly what video I need to see omg!!

[@calliemcdonald8828]

You should totally make a favorite songs/artists/genres video!!

[@teresalake6292]

I love "Made you up"!!! I read the book because I found it on your channel and it was something different and new

[@sandyreadsalot]

Fangirl is definitely one of my all time favorite standalones! I read The Hate U Give last month and I loved it! I didn't know it was getting a spinoff sequel but I'm so excited for that! Hearing you talk about Every Last Word in a past video definitely motivated me to read it and I'm so glad I did because I really enjoyed it. I've heard fantastic things about Under Rose Tainted Sky and I need to read it. History Is All You Left Me is another favorite of mine! I'm so glad that we don't have to wait a full year for Adam's next book.

[@mayomassa29]

I really like way you are soo passionate about these book , now im dying to read them

[@roseelizabeth6230]

You get me so excited for reading❤📚

[@manduh9950]

my day gets so much better when you upload omg

[@carringtonbrignac3076]

I read History because of you and it meant so much to me so THANK YOU EMMA!!! Also, I bought List of Cages because of you so sooon I will get to it!!

[@parmazharana]

And my booktopia cart grows... but seriously thank you Emma for talking about mental health books, because they're no mentioned a lot. Also I love your makeup so much.

[@claudiadeleon4145]

History is all you left me DESTROYED ME. I'm not over that book. I'm re-reading that book and crying all over again. It tugs at my heart in ways I just couldn't imagine. I'm about to start the Hate you give and hopefully I'll learn as many things as you did.

[@babi3104]

YESS please do a Part 2!

[@tahirareads]

I read This Song Will Save Your Life because of you and I absolutely loved it!

[@monicapalmer8276]

I just love your energy!

[@erinmariecece]

A list of cages broke me, it was so intense and beautifully done!

[@branm.4661]

My favorite stand alone is A Monster Calls. That tore out my heart and stomped on it.

[@aaronrumph3291]

I love that when I went to amazon and added Made You Up to my wishlist, the other two recommendations were Every Last Word and Under Rose Tainted Skies.

[@le5083]

You're sooo good at eye makeup😍😍

[@BetweenChapters]

I can't remember if you've read Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda or not, but it's my favorite standalone! The Hate U Give is definitely on my list also.

[@emmmabooks]

I LOVE SIMON SO SO MUCH

[@BetweenChapters]

OH YEAH. Now I remember you tweeting about when you read it. Oops. Still my fave, though!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Totally relate to FanGirl!! Everything you said was on point YES THUG THUG THUG - I had no idea there was a spin off coming!!! GAH!!! Can't wait for the movie! I loved Every Last Word! Such a great story!! Night Film was my favourite book of 2016!! I loved Made You Up! I thought it was so well done! This Song Will Save Your Life is one of my favourites as well!! YOU LISTED SO MANY OF MY FAVS YAS!!!!

[@emmmabooks]

IM SO EXCITED FOR ALL THINGS THUG eeek i'm so happy we love so many of the same books!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Giacomo Reynaud 🙋🏼

[@BookHowler]

I just thought of filming a favorite standalones video then you posted this! perfect. Fangirl will always be a favorite because I have similar social anxiety and I just love that book!

[@emmmabooks]

YOU SHOULD DO IT yes i think fangirl speaks to many of us

[@sebastianoquendo7520]

Bless your heart for giving links

[@Gracie-ro6fc]

I've got like one week left of exams. My tbr list has reached over 40 and your channel is making me miss reading so much but I can't wait to read some of these books 😁

[@samanthacranmer1224]

I really like your videos because most booktube personas I've seen usually use the same books, but you use books I've never heard of most of the time. I really want to start my own channel because I have so many favorite YA novels that most people probably haven't heard of.

[@CinnamonToast]

so I'm new to this channel and DANG that is the most beautifully organized bookshelf I've ever seen

[@Verally]

I need to read so many books you mentioned! Especially The Hate U Give! Great video Emma! ♥

[@MikaylaKennedy]

Thanks for the recommendations! Been looking for some new contemporary YA to read.

[@BrieFurner]

Seriously though I just finished A List of Cages and my heart!!! Julian is just the very sweetest thing and I just can't!!! ❤️❤️

[@kaylyncyphers4496]

So I didn't know there was a community of book lovers on KZbin, I always felt the books in my collection were personal. I picked them specifically and hearing how Emma speaks of these books makes me feel like someone understands the power books can have and how they can really help someone. I've never been so happy to hit subscribe

[@emmmabooks]

so happy you've found the community :)

[@clareseymour6227]

I adore The Hate U Give and Every Last Word; both such important books. I definitely want to read Fangirl, A List of Cages, Under Rose Tainted Skies, History is All You Left Me, Made You Up, and This Song Will Save Your Life! Loved this video!💗

[@modestalovesyou6244]

Loving how you talk about these book

[@paulinaayala6501]

I just bought 'This song will save your life' and I was going to save it for later, but after you said this defenitely it will be my next read! I really love your videos, Emma! And like to know about mental health books. I don't know yet what exactly is wrong with me, but I like to read books like those you mentioned because sometimes I identify with the charachters and then I kinda understand what's happening. I really appreciate you talk so openly about this topic. Thanks a lot, Emma!!

[@maclovely5]

I LOVE YOUR PERSONALITY!!! I just discovered your channel and it's been like a hallelujah moment! Binge watching all your videos!

[@ericka9648]

I love your passion for a list of cages!! Definitely going in my tbr!! :))

[@PurposefulPursuits]

I loved this video. I have to say my heart does loveeeeeeeeee a good stand alone. There was a period where stand alone were allll I read. I so need to read so many of these books... really can't wait to read history is all you left me, fan girl and this song will save your life

[@radhikachoubey5508]

Besides books you're really and I mean really good with makeup guurrllll

[@ameliam.winter6101]

I luv your bookshelf lights!!!!

[@emmmabooks]

thank you!!!!

[@ameliam.winter6101]

You're more than welcome :)

[@gothtwink]

My TBR just got bigger by 8 books XD. The only one I've read on here is Fangirl, and I honestly love that book so much. It was the first YA contemperary book I've ever read, and after reading multiple others it remains my favorite.

[@sophieclare.mp4]

Every Last Word is one of my all time favourite books; I'm so happy you mentioned it.

[@sanjhsolanki2419]

First thing first, ..Your Shadowhunter's rune pendant is so beautiful💖💖 I loved your recommendations😉.. Love your vibe😍😍

[@saniyap.2615]

My Monday just got sooo much better!!!

[@fewofmyfavoritethings]

Thank you for these tips! Great plots and books.

[@allisonp6268]

I just read Fangirl in March and woah, I can't believe I waited as long as I did to read it! It was so good! Also, I picked up The Hate U Give yesterday after watching you rave about it and OMG! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'm halfway through and already fully in love with it! It really is changing my perspective on everything that has been happening lately.

[@emmmabooks]

IM SO HAPPY YOU'RE REALLY LOVING IT

[@sageloki1155]

I've been reading series's non stop and I really wanted to read standalones lately, thank you so much for this😂💙

[@emmmabooks]

you're welcome!

[@af3837]

I LOVE THIS SONG WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE! it was the first book that I got as a gift and it is the book I recommend to new readers always.

[@gwendecoster6173]

ive been looking at The hate u give in the window of the bookstore for weeks... i need it now 😄! new subscriber!

[@katieborchelt6548]

One Of Us Is Lying is so freaking amazing !!! I just finished it yesterday and it brought up some topics that aren't usually talked about and the character development is just so great and amazing like ugh you NEED to read it!

[@nightmarecastle5288]

Emma talking about mental health so openly is so inspiring to me!

[@pinksuperstar2]

Well you already included my all-time favorite Fangirl. I also have Song of Achilles that I recently read and loved soooo much, Eleanor & Park, Carry On, The Sun is also A Star. Those are just a few I can list off the top of my head

[@wonderworld9783]

I bought this song will save your life because of you and I loved it so much. Elise and I had so much in common and I'm so thankful that I had the experience to read the book (it is one of my all time favorites too). Did you read the Book Thief by Markus Zusak because that book changed my life, I read it months ago and I still think about it every day.

[@emiliyakott]

The book thief is such a beautiful book, I loveee it 🙌

[@Ren-jv9ou]

This book will save your life is so good I read it when I was 13 and it's still one of my favourites

[@MadeByElissa]

I am definitely going to read Every Last Word, I have OCD and I would love to read a book where I can relate to the character in that way.

[@JashanaC]

Ohhhh man... so many that sound so great!!! A List of Cages just got added to my Goodreads "want to read." :D

[@emelietalledo896]

Wow, I really didn't get the fascination with Fangirl. But it's nice hearing you could relate to Cath

[@nicnovel8907]

I have Made You Up sitting on my nightstand and you're making me want to pick it up! I just might do it and I'll let you know how much I love it 💛💚

[@rebeccaboudreau6321]

Yeah, I need to read all of these now. My favorite standalones are mostly Jodi Picoult books. I know some of them act as companion novels since some characters from one story might get mentioned or appear in another, but I still consider them standalones. Nineteen Minutes, the Storyteller, Sing You Home, and the Tenth Circle are my favorites by her!

[@gabriellamorales8804]

My most recent one is The Duke of Bannerman Prep by Katie A Nelson. I just finished it a couple of days ago and I loved it!

[@agpokef]

I love that you recommend so many mental health reads, they're my absolute favorite to read!! ahh so many books so little time.

[@far_less_grace2667]

Jeez, it feels so good to see you talking about This Song Will Save Your Life, it almost made me cry, because this book literally changed me (and saved me) and my whole life. ♥ I'm so happy you liked it and so happy you found the meaning of it! Thank you for this video

[@emmmabooks]

i'm so happy to find someone that feels the same!!!

[@brittany7177]

a lot of my favorite books I have read because of you. Thank you Emma, for introducing me to all of these amazing books that have become very close to me. Here are a few - City of Bones - Every Last Word - The Silence of Six - This Song Will Save Your Life - A List of Cages - Under Rose-Tainted Skies

[@emmmabooks]

ah i love all of them so so much XD