BEST BOOKS OF 2024 📚🫶🏻 (romance, horror, romantasy & mystery)

[@johnwiswell4022]

Hey, I'm so glad you enjoyed my monster! This was a delight to watch.

[@gabz49242]

Your monster truly warmed my egg sack. Thank you for that beautiful little book

[@wifeunderthesea]

oh, fuck yes. my serotonin levels just shot up approximately 18% seeing this. truly god bless.

[@lozxcam]

❤ I started the Veronica Speedwell series because of your absolute wild praise for the series and I will forever be thankful that you introduced me to Veronica and Stoker!!! FOREVER GRATEFUL FOR YOU! AHHH I LOVE THEM SO MUCH HAHA ❤

[@jessicafrank5118]

You just became one of my favorite booktubers!! Your videos are captivating! I typically don't like long drawn out videos, but you're soooo entertaining! Love it!

[@KatieColson]

Omg that’s so sweet/ thank you

[@SarahDeesJournee]

That hair pin is so stunning! It’s giving Greek goddess!

[@stevie__reads]

“I was sat. I couldn’t have been more sat. I was on the floor sat. There was no chair needed.”🤣

[@laurafinocchiarostudios]

OMG so the algorithm recommended your best of booktube video which was SO GOOD and i'm so happy because I immediately adore you, your videos have put me in such a fabulous mood today

[@Leigh_orange]

You have sold me on Chestnut Springs. Don’t get me wrong, a lot of the other girlies are loving it and singing its praises, BUT, I feel like it takes a special romance to get you this giddy and those are usually the ones I connect with as well. Now, will I get to it soon with my monstrosity of a TBR? 😅 but I am excited to read it.

[@raynebair]

I've been hesitant to try Magnolia Parks because of all the toxicity. But I watched your reading vlog on it and now see you put it up in the top 2, so I may have to finally give it a try. 💝

[@RobinReads]

Katie! No one ever talks about The Grownup. No one! That kid haunts my dreams!! Also please I’ve been trying to avoid Magnolia Parks and you keep making me want to read it 😂

[@LibrariesandLattes]

As someone who (embarrassingly) grew up in Florida, I’m dying at your comment at 5:05 😂👏 BYW made me so mad but it was so good!! And after watching Kayla’s video and now yours, I guess I need to read Magnolia Parks even though I’ve been so hesitant! Those quotes though… ❤️

[@Sarah-jl1yr]

Gavin's face when he finds put his book pick was number one! I had to stop watching the vlog of the 3 of you so I could read the book without being spoilt. I also started the veronica speedwell series because of you, back when you did the vlog series reading them

[@shaeweir]

I had a friend a long time ago who had exactly the same type of OCD as what you're describing about My Husband. One time I suggested that it wouldn't be the end of the world if she and her boyfriend broke up, and she fell out with me. I probably deserved it.

[@RileyMarie_]

A certain hunger really is THAT girl

[@hayliebowden9016]

I was so on the fence with Magnolia Parks because of the tropes, but then when you read it and became obsessed, I knew I had to give it a try. It's my favorite book/series of all time now! It was so fun watching your vlog when you read it.

[@savannasmith552]

Bought and read Magnolia Parks the next day after watching your video earlier this year, and oh my god I could cry every time I think about the writing. Truly in love

[@eviechatsandchapters]

This is the BEST best books of the year video ever! You make me laugh so much! ❤❤

[@wandamosley9256]

Hey Katie, I love, love , love Magnolia Parks the whole universe, the more you read the more you fall for those characters. Also love your content!

[@gabz49242]

I had just read Someone You Can Build a Nest In when you, Gavin, and Gabby did your group read, and I was so sat to hear about what y'all had to say. It was one of the most genuinely creative, evocative things I read last year, and I kept turning to my husband like, "The main character is a monster, but it's also this really adorable queer romance." I actually think the T Kingfisher comp is pretty spot on, because I also like how her romances are more subtle and not just sprinting to the physical stuff (the romance in Nettle and Bone was adorable). Also, to anyone who goes and reads Someone You Can Build a Nest In, PLEASE read the author's note at the end. He has some really beautiful things to say about monsters and how this book explores his own experience within the queer community.

[@superjess89]

🦌❤ I read Someone You Can Build a Nest In because of the vlog y’all did and it made my top 10 also! I started the Veronica Speedwell series last year and I’m loving it! I can’t wait to keep going this year! I at least have A Certain Hunger and Magnolia Parks on my TBR because of you. I’m not sure how many books you listed are for me and the TBR is never ending. But I always love your enthusiasm about books and it makes me want to try the ones you really love. Thanks for another excellent video!

[@ayanami9257]

🦌❤ Definitely want to read My Husband, Bright Young Women, and A Certain Hunger because of this video! I have previously read and loved Maeve Fly and Notes on an Execution because of you. Bunny is also on my TBR because of you. Also, would you ever do a video showing us your annotations? I'd love to see!

[@awpageofabook]

Magnolia Parks and an Elsie Silver book? If you'd told me that at the start of 2024, I would have been SHOCKED lol

[@stevie__reads]

I have to give flowers for your editing💐 I’m always giggling at a Katie video and I love💕

[@NovelsWithNicole]

The title of Pink slime in Spanish is conceptually understood as like pink film or gunk. An example is like the red/pink ring in showers or toilets when they haven’t been cleaned in a while. So I think it describes the atmosphere of the book decaying from the disease in the algae.

[@JanAgaton]

the way i immediately waited for the sentence coming after you said "some of us have lives!" lmao we truly have the same humor

[@balletbookworm]

I read *Someone You Can Build a Nest In* because of the video you, Gavin, and Gabby did for that one - and y'all sold that book so well that I, a certified weenie, read and loved a horror novel

[@MsKiahb]

Someone You Can Build A Nest In! Best of the year for me too!! Love love love!!

[@typeonereader]

Just read Magnolia Parks and so thankful I did thanks to you and Kayla giving good reviews! Such a fun read but also heartbreaking. Great for a love triangle fan like me.

[@River475]

I read ‘My Husband’ because of you, and though it was a 4 star read for me, I caught myself thinking about it so often that I ended up having to buy myself a copy. I’m also strongly considering picking up ‘A Certain Hunger’ sometime this year. I hope you have a wonderful 2025! 😊

[@alyssa_jayne]

🦌❤ i'm gonna FINALLY read Magnolia Parks one of these days, everything you said about it makes me so interested in reading it!!

[@fishbowlwoman]

YES Someone You Can Built a Nest in is not only the best book of 2024 but possibly the best book...ever?? I love it so much!!

[@Showtunediva]

Happy New Year Katie!❤

[@thefuzzybookdragon]

I picked up 'Someone You Can Build A Nest In' because of your buddy read, and I ended up loving it too!

[@aimeelee6365]

I've been wanting to read the Veronica Speedwell series and I think this is the year haha. Also how you described Someone You Can Build a Nest In is so interesting!! Definitely want to check it out ♥

[@liannadunten7326]

❤I am 3/4 of the way through Someone To Build a Nest In. It was already on my radar because a) several other BookTubers have it in their Best of the Yeat Lists and I believe in patterns, and b) it sounded like my thing, but your enthusiasm clinched it.

[@thebooktrovert]

“I grew up in Florida, it’s as embarrassing as it sounds” 💀💀💀💀💀 you always crack me up Katie! And as always, editing is TOP TIER

[@books-on-a-wire]

I've been doing a Look What You Made Me Do challenge for a couple of years now. This year I finally got to Playing Nice, which was bought because of you (and I really enjoyed it). I'm thinking Someone To Build A Nest in is going in your square this year. I don't own it (yet) but you have me tempted.

[@sarahscupofcoffee]

I've been wanting to read the Veronica Speedwell series for a really long time because of you!!

[@rain0000]

I started the Veronica Speedwell series this year because of you

[@kristinestaples7607]

🦌❤ you definitely talked me into some books I would never have picked up. I need to rewatch this and make a list before for sure the last 2!

[@Nataliecj]

The way you describe Magnolia Parks make the characters sound insufferable and yet I must read it!!! ❤🦌 I definitely read Someone You Can Build a Nest In because of the video you, Gavin and Gabby made, it was so weird and so good 📚

[@Thebookforest]

You make me want to read everything 😂 Even books I know I won’t enjoy, you just make them sound so good 😅🖤

[@VenusEscapesToRead]

OK Magnolia Park has just jumped to my January TBR. I may have gotten goosebumps when you quoted the book, I'm here for drama and toxicity!

[@clairescott5411]

Someone You can Build a Nest in is for sure now on my TBR because of you.

[@shedreamsinwords]

I am definitely convinced to pick up your #1 draft pick much sooner than planned. I love seeing all the favorites and adding even more to the tbr 😍🦌❤

[@haileycampbell3384]

Katie, everything you recommend, I automatically add to my TBR

[@SleepyLittleRiverASMR]

Definitely added Someone You Can Build a Nest In to my Libby holds after you read that first page!

[@cosmosbtwnpages]

I read "My Husband" in 2023 and I also loved it! That epilogue! I think "Someone to Build a Nest In" was probably my favorite book of 2024 too :)

[@pninpnin1]

I happen to have My Husband in Italian. I bought it in Rome in July and did it on the spur of the moment because I liked the cover and the summary piqued my curiosity. The book was written in French, though.

[@ShelleebeeBooks]

There are too many recommendations to count! ❤ I’m about to read Bunny! Very excited. 🐰 Also have Veronica Speedwell and all the Chestnut Springs on my TBR that I’m determined to get to this in 2025! Love your videos❤🦌

[@bookinhand_]

Katieee !!! I have been waiting for this! Thanks for a great year of your videos! ❤️‍🔥🫶🏻

[@ashluvsbooksowls5405]

I will be picking up Magnolia Parks this year for sure and you have sold me on wanting to read Someone You Can Build a Nest in. Great Video and some great best book picks! 💗🦌

[@cassielovesreading]

❤❤❤, Happy New Year to you Katie!!!

[@MargaritaSage]

🦌♥️🦌 The Veronica Speedwell Mysteries I gave a chance because of your recommendation! What a ride! I gifted Brother and one year later, it's still talked about! I gifted Tender is the Flesh, to the same person this year 🤞 Again based on your (and Jordaline) recommendation. I have 3 Booktubers that have a list by name within my Amazon inventory, their favorite books are saved there. You are one, and of course Jordaline-it was on one of her sprints or videos that I first saw you! Anyway, that's how much your recommendations and videos influence my reading! A very Happy Amazing Bountiful 2025 to you Katie🥳🙌🪴🪇

[@boxersandbooks]

I'm planning on reading Magnolia Parks because of you

[@ashleyoreads]

Yes I read the veronica speedwell series (one of my fav seties now) because of u and now I read Someone you can build a nest in and omg one of my fav books ever. Thank you!

[@lilaknitsandreads]

okay I might need to read you top two! 🦌❤

[@karenraines4930]

I started the Veronica Speedwell series on your recommendation. It reminds me a lot of another, older series I loved-the Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters. It’s not mentioned in this video but I also read Bunny because of you. I had avoided it for years because the Goodreads rating was low. I’m so glad I decided to read it! I gave it 5⭐️.

[@chelseyjohnson501]

"My husband" got me out of a 6 month reading slump

[@withlovelisa_]

ok i keep seeing bright young women in top books of the year videos and posts i MUST read it HEARTLESS!!!! exactly!!!!! elsie silver really popped off with that one 🦌❤

[@shelleyjones4146]

I've definitely read Magnolia and the Grownup because of you ;) oh and and I'm two deep in to Veronica Speedwell hahaha

[@juniebooks6113]

❤️ I always love your energy in videos, Katie, regardless of whether you're gushing or ranting about a book. :) I'd like to check out the Veronica Speedwell series and Someone to Build a Nest in.

[@takewhisks8193]

I can't really remember where i started wanting to read magnolia parks amd someone you can build a nest in, but you've definitely solidified it 😃 🦌 ❤

[@emmiedeandean]

I added quite a bit of these to my want to read. Assistant to the villian, veronica speedwell, Gillian Flynn, Bright Young Women, A Certain Hunger, and Someone You Can Build a Nest In.

[@PagesAndPolish]

I had a similarly difficult time picking the first and second spot favourites in my video this year 😂 I ordered The Grownup while watching the video!

[@lucypauwels993]

🦌❤ i read Magnolia, Heartless and My Husband bc of you. Loved Magnolia series! My Husband was wild and Heartless was ok 😊

[@serenapearson8763]

🦌❤ you’re giving Lorelei Gilmore in this video and I’m living for it

[@mariellysricaurte2343]

❤ I’m going to read again magnolia parks because of you

[@tomikodickinson2803]

I did a lot of things because of you 😊❤ you’re amazing!

[@megelizabeth944]

🦌❤️ I read Magnolia Parks because of you and have absolutely no regrets. It was so good!

[@starryskye2]

you 100% sold bright young women to me ❤️🦌

[@kari_325]

I haven't read any of these. They all sound really interesting. Especially that last one!

[@caffeinatedreader_]

you sold me on my husband & a certain hunger! also agree with magnolia parks ❤️📚🦌

[@ambermray]

Hahahaha! Screams yes in Floridian 😂 🌴 Now I’ve got to read that book.

[@TheBookishAl]

Is there a video where you show your annotating process?! Ya girl needs some ideas. AND, thanks to you, I’ll be picking up Someone to Build a Nest in within the next month or so.

[@savagejazz4958]

I'm reading bright young women bc of you and im about 85% n its 5 stars love it so far and I also read magnolia parks I'm obsessed with that series

[@Hannaleeah]

I'll be thinking of you when I read Someone You Can Build a Nest In.... You hook lined and sinkered me with the "he had been a good parent and a better setting."

[@bichykairi]

🦌♥ I will read My Husband because of you! sounds like the kind of book that will make me think about it randomly

[@jahammie713]

That outro music!

[@AliDoisRead]

Twin, this was a blast 🦌 ❤ you’ve got me putting A Certain Hunger to the top of my tbr ✅

[@tarynthroughpages]

100% going to read Someone You Can Build a Nest In because of you

[@firewhiskeyreader8257]

I purchased Someone You Can Build a Nest In after the video with you, Gavin, and Gabby! I still haven't read it, but I really, really need to.

[@firewhiskeyreader8257]

Also, I love the way you talked about Magnolia Parks!!! A favorite.

[@happytoast04]

I cannot believe you've actually convinced me to read Magnolia Parks now?? Your review genuinely makes me want to read it so bad, what is h a p p e n i n g

[@ja.ck.IE_Ma.kw09]

A Grave Robbery (and the intire series) since vlog(s) Bright Young Women since now :D Heartless since vlog Magnolia Parks since vlog Someone You Can Build a Nest In since vlog(s) I don't really read horror or thriller, I read it through you and other booktubers. ❤❤

[@amylouise7289]

🦌 ❤️ I read Veronica speedwell because of you! I’m 7 books in 😂

[@angiesfantasies]

omg the tay-voo-doo is too real 😅🤍

[@Intentionally_jodie]

Iv read some great books because of your recommendation ❤ stuff I’d never have even heard about ❤

[@BookBiteReviews]

🦌❤️ you have me veeeery interested in Bright Young Women

[@deannapro]

🦌 ❤ So enjoy your perspective and realness!

[@cat.book.nook.]

Yay for Someone you can build a nest in! And Veronica Speedwell, my ultimate love.

[@AwkwardBookworm]

I still need to start the chestnut springs books 😅

[@denisedarden13]

Will do another buddy read with Gabby and Gavin

[@LittleDogsHouseholdStaff]

I’m sorry, I tried paying attention to what you were talking about in this video. However, I kept getting distracted by the fact that if you cut your hair to jaw length, and put some finger waves in the front …you’d straight up be giving 1920’s Hollywood Flapper Girl!!! Like, your features and bone structure GURL…what are you even doing right now! Omg. 😱 I would die! ❤ Ok, I gotta start this video over again so I can show up for the books now. 😂

[@stephheartsbooks3777]

Bright Young Women is my favorite book of 2024.

[@skylarweiss]

❤ lemme just rewatch with a pen and paper in hand this time

[@Cherithe]

I 100% read Magnolia Parks because of you. I blame you for everything.

[@EmilyJohnston-e2r]

❤ Katie i love your videos soooo much! I get you girllll 💯 I wanna read so many of these books because you could literally sell sand to the mother fucking desert! 🤭👏 the time, effort and attention to detail that you put into your video's is next level 👌 you deserve an award! 😬✨️ so much love to you! 🥰

[@KamoheloM___]

❤🦌 43:02

[@MercReadsBooks]

Neeeeed to read Pink Slime!!

[@reading_faerie]

26:18 crying at Galileo 😆