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[@disneygirl7379]

The second lady who suggested the "Midnight Circus" might have been thinking of 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern. It's a fantastic book! Would recommend.

[@janexx5941]

exactly what i thought🤗

[@Minkinglady]

Yeah that’s definitely what she meant!

[@jale346]

​@@janexx5941Same lmao

[@mauratyson9580]

I’m actually reading it right now and I’m having such a fun time!

[@emily-tg8wk]

VOUCH I LOVE THAT BOOK

[@jaclynm7122]

There are a lot of underlying themes of My Year of Rest and Relaxation. It might seem like kind of a shallow book at surface level but it’s actually so much more and that’s what makes it good.

[@UnrecognizableChunks]

I almost started tearing up when that lady said A Prayer for Owen Meany was her favorite book because I ALWAYS recommend that book to people. I hope if you haven't read it already that you give it a shot one day.

[@reesespisces9956]

Going to pick it up! Thank you!

[@jessahaynes767]

Same! I am not really Haley's target audience (58 years old...) but I enjoy her reviews.

[@moondash475]

What is it about?

[@t0dd000]

Indeed. Great story. Usually required reading for most, isn't it?

[@UnrecognizableChunks]

​@@moondash475wiki says "Published in 1989, it tells the story of John Wheelwright and his best friend Owen Meany growing up together in a small New Hampshire town during the 1950s and 1960s. According to John's narration, Owen is a remarkable boy in many ways; he believes himself to be God's instrument and sets out to fulfill the fate he has prophesied for himself"

[@cchaloupka]

The Great Gatsby is literally SO good! And it’s very short. I would love a ‘Haley reads classics’ video but please include Jane Eyre if you haven’t read it 😍 it’s my favorite book of all time - it’s the ultimate romance novel

[@sarahsho9799]

that would be a great vid!! and the great gatsby is really really good

[@victfm]

up

[@nance12]

My all-time favorite classic book is Jane Eyre too! Love it! I have like 3 copies of it along with the e-book👍🏻📚🤩

[@juliescapulet]

Jane Eyre is sooooo good. I think she should also read Wurthering Heights!

[@Morfeusm]

Hm I personallydidn’t enjoy tGG, not saying it’s bad book just don’t get why it’s so popular. Jane Eyre is great I have an eternal crush on all Brontë sisters lol

[@thatllwork_official]

I think I finally found someone who loves reading as much as my wife does 😅 great video!

[@ashwult7315]

lol

[@WillaBeavon]

SECOND REPLY? HII

[@edengraham8573]

YES, you should definitely read Little Women!! it's so charming! Louisa May Alcott has such a stunning way of writing. Well, if you read Little Women and love/like it, you'll LOVE "Jo and Laurie" it's by Margaret Stohl and Melissa De La Cruz. It's about if Jo and Laurie got married and how it happened. I, personally, loved it.

[@hannahcockings6800]

I read this a few years ago and thought it was so good! I struggle to get into classics but this one was super good ❤

[@edengraham8573]

@@hannahcockings6800 I agree too!! I'm reading Pride and Prejudice. kinda hard too get in, but haley makes me want to push through.

[@Hiperson498]

ITS SUCH A GOOD BOOK

[@Hiperson498]

@@edengraham8573it’s hard but I absolutely loved it!

[@fairydustspringlake]

YES hailey definitely, it’s so happy and fun and really brings people together!

[@lyss5268]

My year of rest & relaxation is relatable if you are struggling with mental illness. It helped me feel less alone through a tough time.

[@rhayes8596]

The great Gatsby is probably one of the best classics to read. It’s not long and it’s writing is so vivid.

[@olivia_ismyname]

It’s my favorite book of all time I’ve read it probably 50+ times I hope she reads it!!!

[@kyndall.lalala]

She just read it recently!

[@kelsiebaranski6176]

I believe she meant The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - magical realism and absolutely charming! Also, a Prayer for Owen Meany is maybe my fave book of all time - I still think about it almost every day (I read it 5 years ago). I’d love to hear your thoughts - people tend to love it or Hate it!!

[@bujobyfilo]

I thought that too, but there is actually a famous "midnight circus" published in 2020 by Jane Yolen who won a nebula award, and then I thought she probably got it right if it's her favourite. The Night circus is awesome too though ;)

[@kelsiebaranski6176]

Oh yes - it’s a collection of short stories! Thanks 😉

[@lesap8889]

Prayer For Owen Meany absolutely stunning. Love all of John Irving's stuff.

[@beezneez2056]

A Prayer for Owen Meany is awesome!

[@beezneez2056]

@@lesap8889 The Fourth Hand by John Irving is interesting too!

[@lenamurielb.1048]

I love that “a prayer for owen meany” got recommended, it’s also my favorite fiction book. I know 600 pages seems like a lot but it’s definitely worth it!

[@SteamyPMcGee]

I haven't read it but i loved The World According to Garp by the same author. Will Owen Meany feel similar ?

[@lenamurielb.1048]

@@SteamyPMcGee I unfortunately haven’t read The World According to Garp so I don’t know if they’ll feel similar 😅

[@Justasyou]

I read “The World According to Garp” and I’ve been meaning to read “A prayer for Owen meany”

[@LittleFoxBooks]

Eh… I’ve read longer *cries in KotLC fan*

[@emmiem97]

I work at a coffee shop and had someone recommend a prayer for Owen meany for me to read. I debated on reading it cause it’s not my type of book & it’s a looonngg read but the character development makes you fall in Love with the characters. Plus the book is known for its opening line!

[@lillydrury]

THIS IS THE BEST BOOK EVER

[@beezneez2056]

@@lillydrury. YES! IT IS A WONDERFUL BOOK! 💗

[@meliss9536]

Audiobook?

[@emmiem97]

I listened to it half on audio and physical :) @@meliss9536

[@mtam0707]

​@@meliss9536The audiobook is amazing! The narrator is wonderful and his impersonation of Owen is so spot on to how my brain comprehended he should sound. Plus, the northeastern accent is a thing of beauty! Highly recommend!

[@PicklesFiona]

I kind of like books that take awhile to read - it’s like really getting immersed in another world for awhile and the characters and situations are usually better developed - and those are the ones I come back to again and again.

[@beelzemobabbity]

Yeah even though its a commitment, i like getting into something

[@donaldnelson9224]

@@beelzemobabbity But it's not only the length of the book, right? It has to be a genre that interest you.

[@lottamomma]

A prayer for Owen Meaney by John Irving is fantastic! A real tear jerker….all his books are more character stories

[@VanGoWanderlust]

A Prayer for Owen Meany is sooooo gooood!!!! Please give it a try! Left me devastated, literally in tears at the end!

[@rixolans]

incredible video! And I second the recommendation for 'Women's Magic Truths' at Borlest. It's a must-read for anyone looking to gain a competitive edge

[@megs7268]

LAUREN LAYNE IS MY FAVOURITE!!! her writing is fast paced, dives straight into the story, and is so so fun!! she’s the queen of romcom books!! also marriage on madison avenue is the 3rd/last book in the central park pact series!!

[@joshkresnik6402]

Just subbed, I love booktubers, they take all the knowledge you obtain from writing classes and elevate it to a new dimension because they know what they’re looking for and what works and doesn’t work, and these are the exact people you’re marketing to as a writer and it’s helped me so much in my writing

[@summer-roseknight]

I like the way you explain things so eloquently, yet summarise them into a short paragraph- what the book was about, how it made you feel etc.

[@badassbaroness]

The great gatsby is my favorite. The story fitz Gerald was able to build in a few pages has left me obsessed since I read it 15 years ago.

[@CompletelyCourtney]

I really love the concept of this video, and I think it's a great way to get outside your comfort zone to find new and different reads. And it's truly okay if they won't all be amazing, you know? I hope you film another one of these sometime! Making random conversation with people is so hard but you did it Haley! ❤

[@calebrhayden]

Haley, I just want to say I used to not like reading but your videos have got me back into reading! Thank you so much!

[@mccoy-t3t]

Y’all know that magical feeling when you get to page 100 on a book😊📚

[@SwiftieSquad123]

Hailey is just so amazing I love her book videos sooo much

[@go.g02]

hey haley!! i’ve been in a reading slump lately but watching your videos helped me get out of it! thank you and can’t wait to read, read, read! :D

[@itsjustmylife_x]

Why not read Great Gatsby and Little Women? I was so excited to finally hear a review on KZbin about something other than TikTok books 😊

[@lilmmjj]

Maybe she just doesn't like good books 🤷‍♀

[@ayda2876]

Yeah that was weird why is she asking strangers if she's not gonna read them. The worst part is that she made fun of that one guy calling him awkward but she didn't even read his recommendation so why put him in the video ?

[@itsjustmylife_x]

@ayda2876 Exactly, very immature. I also didn't like that. He wasn't awkward at all.

[@sanders21]

@@ayda2876that was her friend and was for a sponsorship, all fun and jokes. He is a fellow youtuber and is in other videos! i can see how this got misunderstood though!!

[@Squishyk9]

I assume you are talking about the guy at 6:30 if so thats Isaha photo and he's one of her friends@@ayda2876

[@mikaylaolson1917]

Cute video idea. I think it'd be cool if you did another one and you actually HAD to read whatever was recommended no matter what. So, you could have also read The Great Gatsby and Little Women!

[@JosefinaQB]

Just love that the first one was my year of rest and relaxation- literally my most recent favorite book of all time or just maybe second to white oleander,

[@clairehouser]

hailey your videos are so fun!

[@deesus2974]

Not

[@clairehouser]

@@deesus2974 Jesus loves you!

[@yizhuoro]

@@deesus2974 be fr

[@WhoIsKatie29]

@@deesus2974bro what was the reason for u to respond to a comment you don’t agree with on a video u apparently don’t like even though you probably watched it while looking through comments I lover her vids so much

[@deesus2974]

@@WhoIsKatie29 hook line and sinker

[@EimanIntikhab]

i used to watch your videos as a freshman in high school, and now getting back into them as a freshman in college. time flies by, i'm still enjoying your videos just as much :)

[@MollyBauercamper]

haley’s video ideas are always so creative!

[@ashh.8095]

My favorite book of all time is "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card (do NOT watch the movie), we had to read it in the 7th grade (so yes a "simple" book) but I love it so much I have LITERALLY re-read it every year since. I am now in my 30's.

[@smome777]

Oooh yes, I think I read the book before we watched the movie as a class.

[@vuhies2424]

Such a good book! however, the movie is definitely worth a watch AFTER you've read the book. Its the only movie that I thought was better because I had read the book than if I hadn't.

[@oOTheAmericanGirlOo]

My favourite book used to be Enders Game, but then I read Enders shadow and that became my favourite! You should definitely give it a read

[@beth_between_pages]

Mine is 11/22/63 by Stephen King! If you’ve never tried King, I highly recommend this one. It’s long but it’s sooooo good! I just started rereading it because I love the story so much.

[@tbees_01]

She already read that, but tho really good book!

[@alexisfarquharson5]

My year of rest and relaxation is hands down my favorite book. It’s so depressing but so beautiful. I say read it when you’re not feeling great, it’s kinda more relatable. Or if it’s too triggering, def do it when you’re feeling calm and stable. Soooo good ❤

[@strawberryorange3755]

Yeah, I loved it, too.

[@LunaMail]

Haley, as someone who has a hard time sitting down and getting lost in a book, you've inspired me to reread my favorite book, The Picture of Dorian Gray [Alice's Adventures in Wonderland/Through the Looking Glass are a close second!] [P.S. it's Luna from the Japan flight ♡]

[@matthewbates9629]

The picture of Dorian Gray bored me I’m sorry it’s great that you like it but Dorian to me sounded like a wishy washy person it’s great you liked that book but by chapter five I got bored but I pushed through it and finished it It’s fine if you like it I know it’s not for everybody

[@alexandria._.s]

The Picture of Dorian Gray is one of my all time favorites!!! I hope this adventure will take you imaginative places❤❤

[@carokat1111]

Picture of Dorian Gray is regularly voted in the top 10 of books in the English language. I loved it. I must read it again.

[@Kiwi42andEverything]

You were very brave! Tastes vary so much. I have suffered through reading friend's and fam's favorite books, it's not easy. It helps to know when the person read the book, what was happening in their life, and then it kinda makes sense why the book touched their soul. It's so personal and so many factors can affect how we respond to an author/story. I repeat: You were brave.

[@bestvibepeeps]

❤

[@evea9876]

You know it’s a good day when Haley posts! 💗💗

[@xFreeky]

Hopefully you do this format again. It's always fun to see other people's favourites and see if you get why. Also a love it when we have human interactions with eachother in general hahah. Love your video's!

[@mm34815]

A hauntingly beautiful and unfairly underrated book that I love is What Beauty There Is by Cory Anderson. It's a contemporary YA book about lonely and broken people trying to survive in a world that does not seem to want them. It's such a beautiful read and I wish more people knew about it.

[@GennaBlanton]

Miss girl!! I really hope you read “The Night Circus” it is such a good book… I read it when I was much younger I think right when it came out… But I think about that book every couple weeks…It formed the theme of my childhood bedroom because I was so obsessed with the cover and the the aesthetic and the way that they talked about the setting of things and ahh it’s just so good!!

[@deetya10h_73]

Oh my goodness ... its soo good to see someone who matches ur love for books the same way..... Hayley darling you have made such a comforting community out there full of mindful people.... Idk why... but let me recommend a novel to you Its a duology by the author 'Cecelia Ahern' - 1. Flawed 2. Perfect

[@DanClapp]

bruh i got so jealous when you said it's raining and you got your coffee. I live in Az so it hardly ever rains, but reading while it's raining outside is one the only things in life that brings me joy.

[@samueltanner4666]

i just wish she had actually read Great Gatsby, it’s actually a really good book

[@jacksonwright5145]

I was thinking ,"she skipped all the best recommendations!" lol Great Gatsby, Little Women (which goes by very fast despite being long), and A Prayer for Owen Meany were all life-changing books for me.

[@Loverera2023]

LOVED the lil taylor swift reference. Foolish one is like THE SONG for romance, heartbreak, bad days, meaningful days and every day.

[@febederidder]

your videos are so comforting i even made an edit abt you with my other comfort youtubers on tiktok! my fav book is kisses and croissants!

[@StrawberryPavlova1]

Haley....when you said "Thank you, sir" at 6:31 I lost it 😂😂😂😂 so nervous and cute 😂😂😂

[@WyattKent-q6o]

I definitely recommend Scythe by Neal Shusterman, it's the first of a three book dystopian/romance series, and is full of fun realities and sharp plot twists

[@SafE29]

i loved that book too! it was recommended to me by a friend and i didn't expect to like it much but my gosh it was interesting!

[@thefictionalmelodies3773]

Rereading scythe as an adult for the first time and I love it just as much as I did as a young teenager

[@doro.tea66]

It has happend to me so often that when I’ve talked about the night circus I accidentally called it the midnight circus. But it is definitely such a good vibey book!

[@AshtonStands4Awesome]

Those two books that the lady told you about are ABSOLUTELY worth looking for and reading. Prayer for Owen meany and the Night Circus. Also if you like biography type books, When Breath Becomes Air is so good. Sad, but good.

[@mellyjoy]

I had an idea for you: Last night I watched a Netflix movie ‘All the light we cannot see’. It was based on a book. Could you do a series where you read the book then watch the movie and give us your thoughts and reactions. Like were they similar, did you have the same emotions, which did you prefer. Etc ❤

[@marsh.mellowcheekss9786]

Oh I am planning to watch the movie too . I have read the book ❤

[@SaraCarrolli]

YES YES IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS

[@AddiPotterIsAwesome]

My favorite book is The Girl Who Drank the Moon! It’s so underrated!

[@SlayHayy-p3t]

OMG litrally same read in one day!

[@LucyHarrison-z7f]

love that book so, so, much!!

[@SafE29]

Haley this video idea was honestly great! if you ever do a video about reading books recommended by subscribers that could go well too. I would personally recommend the catcher in the rye. the protagonist is very insufferable but you can see into his brain and his mental state and it's honestly a very out of comfort zone read for most but it's quite intriguing (to me at least) and i think about it from time to time. lol sorry for the in depth explaination y'all.

[@nataliemanuel5203]

A Prayer for Owen Meany is SOOOOO good, I wish you would still read it! It's my all time fave book.

[@annacate986]

I love this! Better than the Best Plan by Lauren Morrill is a summery romance that I think you should definitely read!

[@sashsASMR]

I was on vacation for a week and I had 50 youtube notifications. This was the first video I clicked on and I am not disappointed (which I never am). I love your videos so muchhhh ❤️❤️

[@ashleygunn1036]

I loved this video idea sm!!! Maybe try it at the beach or in other locations?

[@gabbyreads]

Ahh this vlog is so fun I love it!! 👏 also yes Little Women is so good! I’m not a fan of classics, but this is the only classic I’ve really enjoyed, Jo March is such an iconic character 💗

[@VaniaAngelus]

I love Lauren Layne. Her books are always a fun time. I buddy read To Sir With Love with my best friend who gifted it to me for my birthday a few years ago so seeing you read it put a smile on my face

[@dabordietrying]

wait this is such a good idea! I've been needing to get back into reading, and its a good way to make someone's day i think. knowing they wanted your book recommendations yknow

[@BaneOfThanatos]

They're classics for a reason.

[@christineb8148]

As a stranger, I'd love it it someone just came up and asked me about books I love. I would be thrilled!

[@MichelleP-t7o]

Me too

[@stillerevolution4488]

John Irving is one of my favourite authors. I loved “The Cider House Rules” and “A Prayer for Owen Meany“ which is funny because it‘s actually not my type of genre 😅

[@SonadamyBiance]

Can we just appreciate how comfy her room looks😭🩷🩷

[@kari31.]

Hailey always has the best video ideas

[@elianatryon6028]

haley you're my favorite youtuber ever! every time i get the notification that you posted it makes my day!

[@kyliemasznicz3189]

If you ever do a "Reading my Subscriber's Favorite Books," my submission would be "All of us Villains" by Amanda Foody and Christine Lynn Herman. It's like magical Hunger Games and it's SO GOOD

[@RubyKilpatrick]

haley it seems like so long since you last posted lmaoo but today is the day :)) also i recommend the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy, its a funny little scifi book and its my favourite everrr

[@AlyseTurnsPages]

Rehearsing your question in the drive through is very relatable!

[@charlottestevenson3342]

Nooo!!! A prayer for owen meany is by far my favourite book!! You should definitely read it!! Such a fun classic

[@graciebrina]

i would totally do this if i wasn’t terrified of talking to strangers

[@magicknight13]

Same!!

[@EmmaEarland-vk8yi]

i literally love your room it’s definitely my dream room ❤

[@Yumikit]

I really hope you do a part 2 ❤

[@iestynovich]

This is enchanting. Thank you. I have a tie for favourite book. Charlotte's Web, Anna Karenina and the collected Peanuts cartoons.

[@Hello-oo2lc]

Little Women is my all time favorite book❤️ you should definitely read it!!

[@eburns0416]

A Prayer for Owen Meany is actually a really good book, I'd highly recommend. 5 stars.

[@kashishchadha1626]

hi this was such a nice and cozy video, ilysmm you really inspire me to read and if you want a book rec then try reading before the coffee gets cold and one last stop 💕💕

[@jengordon77]

A Prayer for Owen Meany is actually so good! I actually think you might like it if you liked Gabrielle Zevin's books and Tom Lake. Maybe not...they're not super alike, but I'd actually be curious to see your reaction

[@Redcherry33]

Hi Haley! I’m trying to get into reading and I was wondering if you have any book recommendations?

[@Kittyzero13426]

I love this idea so much. I was talking to one of the librarians the other week at my local library and she said she just finished Heartless and that I should check it out. I think it is just fun to hear what other people read.

[@kayla6346]

Heartless was okay, I much preferred The Lunar Chronicles or her newest duology, Gilded and Cursed. SO GOOD!❤

[@ava-davidkushner]

HEARTLESS WAS SO GOOD

[@Elizareads93]

I loved my year of rest and relaxation! I finished it a month ago!

[@lilacbooks]

This is such a fun video idea! I love when the book community unites❤

[@HeppiSims]

I could have watched you do this 4 more times in this video! Love the concept and it definitely helped you find curveball reads!

[@kristindawn87]

You should do this again! What a fun idea!

[@taylorsversion1433]

AW OMGG RYANS FACE AT 7:00 LIKE HER KNEW HALEY LOVED THAT BOOK TOO I CANTT

[@SwiftieSquad123]

You should totally read the lunar chronicles❤

[@toddanderrson]

Yesssss

[@evalich5818]

Favourite series!

[@evers33n]

Yes! I would love to hear her favorite couple, mine is Cress and Thorne 🥹

[@BanksParenteau]

Exactly what I was thinking! I absolutely adore Cress, both the book and the character.

[@ichoosejesusalltheway]

YOUR LIBRARY IS FILLING UP IT LOOKS SO GOOD ILYSM❤❤

[@carissathomas14]

oh how i wish haley would randomly come up to me requesting a book to read. 😞 also… love this video, Haley!! ❤

[@BooksandLaundry]

A Prayer for Owen Meany is one of my favorite books. It has stayed with me since I’ve read it. So much to think about while and after you read it.

[@aec1212]

You need to read A Prayer for Owen Meany!!! It’s incredible and a really rewarding read

[@Natasha-jp3uk]

I am surprised she didn't know of it, it seems hugely popular

[@theaestheticstrangerthingsfan]

I always love it when it rains/thunderstorms because then I can pull out my favorite book and read it what seems to be all day.

[@arianahaghighi7416]

You should definitely read the Great Gatsby! It’s a really quick read

[@kyleblandon2250]

“To sir with love” sounds like “you’ve got mail” (Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan) except it’s about bookstores lol

[@caseyjasper3655]

Haley you should do a vid where you read books that followers recommend to you in KZbin comments or something and pick at random! I feel like lots of us who watch your vids are bigger readers than the average person!

[@kirstysbooked]

This video is so perfect! Love this idea of getting book Recs!

[@dianaisme]

I love this! Love your videos so much 💖

[@Belles.Bookshelf]

My jaw DROPPED when I saw A Curse For True Love on your bed after the B&N Clip...its my favv series, and I love the 2nd book in that series smmmmm

[@skys_life9745]

I highly recommend reading A Good Girls Guide To Murder. It has INSANE plot twist and gets you hooked within the first 2 chapters. There is a hint of romance and everything just falls into place. I love watching your videos, they always my favourite part of the day. :)

[@Star_70-0]

I'm pretty sure she read all of the agggtm series

[@alana2513]

I Didnt like it. The characters were poorly written. The plot was predictable. The writing was at par with a 2nd graders and I felt nothing reading that. I got to chapter two and said “she’s gonna end up being the murderer” I closed the book and haven’t picked it back up.

[@Fatimah262]

@@alana2513 ...are you talking about the first book? lol you guessed wrong... sure, maybe there are a few things off, but i really enjoyed AGGTM. i do agree that the characterization could have been better, and the writing style too. but overall, the plot of first and second books are really great. people said the third book is a great representation of PTSD; the first half of that book was going great - and then it went downhill (for me; there were others who liked it). not to be rude, just wanted to let you know that your guess was wrong for the first book and the plot itself is good. but if you don't want to pick it up again, it is understandable.

[@mathilde3646]

@@alana2513 how can u say the plot was predictable when u haven't even read it lmao

[@Lucy-jw2oh]

@@alana2513if u read 2 chapters how do u know the plot was predictable?

[@Elysia07]

I love hearing your coffee orders. they are always so random and creative. I have tried to find Starbucks coffee suggestions online but they are usually very plain.

[@ChrissyM]

Girl, don't be scared of reading The Great Gatsby. It's a classic but it's very short and easy to read. You will love it 😊

[@TS-clown.era_TS12-reptv-tstv]

Some books I deeply recommend: American Royals (series 4 books) by Katherine McGee, Shatter Me (series 6 books + 5 novellas) by Tahereh Mafi, One Great Lie (stand alone) by Deb Caletti