i also wait until January to reflect on the past year. i never really understood the trend of "best of the year" lists coming out in like early December.
@rananajjar9 ай бұрын
I know, right? Why the hurry?
@tokyoreads40199 ай бұрын
Very happy to see your list. Here’s to a good 2024 reading year!
@rananajjar9 ай бұрын
Thank you! You too!
@anisa22739 ай бұрын
Im glad you read SpyxFamily. Its myfavorite manga and anime ever!
@rananajjar9 ай бұрын
It's so funny and wholsome
@anisa22739 ай бұрын
@@rananajjar i know, i wish there were more of these cozy but also have action books/comics/shows out there
@spellbound_bj9 ай бұрын
I love that you included quotes from Crime & Punishment!
@pecanpietea9 ай бұрын
I read crime and punishment and it was also my favourite! I love watching your channel because it gives such fresh books, Im sick of the same rotation of hyped books. Also the Arab touch is lovely as Im from an Arab speaking country too! Salams from Algeria (also I see a little life on your shelf did you read it? 👀)
@rananajjar9 ай бұрын
Hello dear! Never thought I'll have subscribers from Algeria!! That's so cool. Yes I read A Little Life. A very depressing book. Would never recommend to anyone.
@wickerlibrary9 ай бұрын
i also really loved convenience store woman! read earthlings by the same author and also would recommend it. she's so good at writing mundane yet uncanny stuff!
@rananajjar9 ай бұрын
Will need to check earthlings too!
@AbiofPellinor9 ай бұрын
I really need to read The Convenience Store Woman!
@rananajjar9 ай бұрын
It's so good!
@igaindah9 ай бұрын
Convenience Store Woman also one of my best read this year
@rananajjar9 ай бұрын
Such a great book
@fatimael92838 ай бұрын
Adding your books to my TBR list, seriously feed up with romance books recommandations. Thanks :)
@eli_drottningu8 ай бұрын
I also really enjoyed Convenience store woman, I found it really interesting and I want to read it again.
@nfrwasherbestalbum9 ай бұрын
you never miss 🙌🏼
@nymeria9419 ай бұрын
I’m so interested in comparative religion! I never studied it in school or anything but I was always encouraged to learn more by my family. I really need to revisit the Daevabad books. I read the first one and then never wound up getting book two because I forgot! I think if you like it, you might like the Jade City series by Fonda Lee. They’re set in my city and similarly a fantasy series which draws heavily from myth, specifically Chinese myth and legend.
@rananajjar9 ай бұрын
I heard great things about Jade city but I'm scared to read it. I don't know why it I intimidats me
@nymeria9419 ай бұрын
@@rananajjar it’s worth it!
@BandysBooks9 ай бұрын
New to this channel! I found you through this video. You had some great selections. I love the entire Wayward Children series, but I agree that Lost and Found was the strongest. I read the whole set in April. I also really enjoyed The Body Keeps Score. Such a thoughtful discussion of trauma and the effects on the body. I’ve subscribed and look forward to more of your content soon!
@rananajjar9 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@elliafabia9 ай бұрын
I think, January is a month that is an in between years thing. I wrap up the last year in January and it often takes the whole month (bookkeeping, backing up stuff etc) I don‘t have time for that in December 😅😅 and nothing ever happens in January anyways (in my life at least) 😊 so, perfect time for this video
@rananajjar9 ай бұрын
Exactly!
@ToCoziesAndBeyond9 ай бұрын
I read Amina Al-Sirafi when it came out. Then I went back and read the Daevabad Trilogy. I loved all of the books. I want everyone to read it! I am also just now starting the Wayward Children series. I found your channel through your Wayward Children video. And Convenience Store Woman really got me thinking. I really loved the character growth in that one.
@rananajjar9 ай бұрын
Amina is on my tbr for sure! I loved the Daevabad Trilogy so much. The wayward children series is so good. Hope you enjoy it
@kaminisghost9 ай бұрын
Great books, as always! 😄❤
@amy_harboredinpages82728 ай бұрын
☺️ I really love the Wayward Children series. I think it's a portal thing.😂😂 I must get the new release soon! I have a question of all the doors in Lost in the Moment and Found... did you also feel there was a world you wanted more of?... For me, it was the doorway that led to the Catlike People. I agree it was a darker book. I think it was because it was themes the author survived herself. Empire of Gold! 🥰 📖☺️📚📚📚
@TheBookishMom9 ай бұрын
Empire of GOld was SO good, one of my all time favorite series as well! Amina al-Sarifi made my favorites of this year, which I loved finding out that it was set in the same world as Devabad.
@rananajjar9 ай бұрын
Really? I didn't know hat. I have to read it too
@TheBookishMom9 ай бұрын
@@rananajjar I didn't either at first, but it's set like 1,000 years before City of Brass
@nfrwasherbestalbum9 ай бұрын
I strongly recommend Resmaa Menakem's "My Grandmothers Hands" if you liked Body Keeps the Score!!
@rananajjar9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the recommendations!
@PeterUKTV8 ай бұрын
Thank you for the interesting video. In Poland "Crime and Punishment" is a mandatory lecture in high schools. (There is - or at least was when I was a kid - a list of mandatory books you have to read in order to pass the exams).
@rananajjar8 ай бұрын
What a great book to have as a mandatory read
@PeterUKTV8 ай бұрын
@@rananajjar Haha the reality is most of the students don't read it and only read the reviews of the booksand synopsis to know mthe main facts and pass the exams. Ony those who really enjoy books, would be happy to read the whole book.
@sandy23stories409 ай бұрын
I love crime and punishment, one of the best classics I read
@rananajjar9 ай бұрын
Such a great book!
@PeterUKTV8 ай бұрын
Good to know you can read books on a bus where you live. In England where I live it is almost impossible as buses shake a lot due to potholes. And I am not exagerrating. Can read on a train but on a bus its almost impossible.
@rananajjar8 ай бұрын
We have alot of potholes too 😂 that's why I listen to audiobooks on the bus
@PeterUKTV8 ай бұрын
@@rananajjar Haha looks like potholes problem is everywhere in the world, like pandemic. Yeah audiobooks. That is a great way (the ony way!) to enjoy a book on a bus. Thank you for finding time to read and reply to my comments. Your channel is very interesting.
@AmeenRidwan9 ай бұрын
I've heard of the wayward children series before! Didn't know the books could have such different ideas that they cover. I'll go check it out😁😁
@rananajjar9 ай бұрын
You should! It's very good
@NerdyNatReads9 ай бұрын
Spy family 🥰
@pearleunjoo54399 ай бұрын
I'm new to your channel. Subscribed yesterday. I'm looking for muslim booktubers cuz the non muslims ones that I follow are kind of not my type ofc.