Books and Cake

[@padfootandprongs07]

The Book Thief and The Night Circus are just THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOOKS. Inside and out.

[@daisymac8278]

Murder Most Unladylike ..........that's a pretty book not exactly the most mature murder story it's more about solving the murder than the murder it's self but how can it not be when the body vanishes ;)

[@emilym5870]

I saw this years ago and I'm still wondering how does one send food through the post?

[@mctv7822]

I’ve done it in Greece. It’s amazing, because it’s feasible 😍

[@draccara8]

I just finished reading The Book Thief and it is probably the best book i've ever read, it's just so profound, a truely great read

[@AlesaLynn]

I have recently read The Book Thief and also loved it and would like to thank you for posting this because I am constantly looking for good books to read and now plan to read every one of the books you have named. They sound wonderful and so are you. :)

[@mmskid6]

Carrie, thank you so much for introducing me to the Night Circus. I am only about a fifth of the way through, but it is so good! Thank you!!!

[@DreamgirlRenuki2]

The book thief has THE BEST WORST ENDING EVER!

[@whytho2676]

I love the night circus and Tsukiko's story just makes me cry

[@Sanamie-z6r]

i got about four of these books and theyre my favourite now as well, so thank you, carrie hope fletcher.

[@AlinatheDuck]

This list allowed me to remember the name of a book I read when I was eight, The Doomspell, and I've been trying to remember it for years and years now! Thank you so much!

[@Madzkittty128]

very soon im going to be getting a new bookshelf and clearing all of my old books out so now i have and idea what to buy at the book store! thankyou

[@blubimnotafish]

The Doomspell Trilogy! I thought I was the only person on the planet who'd read those books!

[@blubimnotafish]

blubimnotafish I'm re-watching this video and I was about to comment this exact thing again and then I saw I'd already done that :P Also - I LOVE your copy of The Book Thief! I wish I had that one!

[@agreenpar]

Have you ever read 13 Reasons Why by. Jay Asher? Now there's a tearjerker if I ever read one.

[@stephaniewinks5516]

I cried so much at that book!

[@melody3891]

It was really sadd but made me think..i love those kinda books

[@agreenpar]

It's the type of book that we all need to read. The kind of book that teaches you things.

[@georgieluppi728]

I think one day is a film?!?!

[@jessicalouisemusic8467]

I bought Happy Ever After after you mentioned it because I love fairytale-y type things. I absolutely LOVE it! I've almost finished and only had it a week. I haven't picked up a book I wanted to read (not because of school) in over a few years but this one is amazing!

[@oliviachilde4280]

I just finished Five people, literally a few minutes ago! It's brilliant, loved it so much! Also, I read The Book Thief last month I think, and I sobbed, loved it again though! You've got wonderful taste as far as I can tell :D xxx

[@caseygecko]

His Dark Materials? Percy Jackson?

[@minimantaray]

I haven't read Percy Jackson yet but ugh. His Dark Materials is so amazing.

[@leannb2513]

twilight? really? on par with harry potter and the hunger games?? ok....

[@emilycrawford6899]

DIVERGENT DIVERGENT DIVERGET!!! READ IT PEOPLE!!!

[@rachaelhusselbee1831]

I read an offer you can't refuse years ago and I love it! It's my favourite Jill Mansell book ever! I've read 22/23 of her books! (that's a lot!) I'm in the middle of the night circus, but I just can't get into it :/ does it get better as the book goes on as I'm not enjoying it but I'm determined to finish it? Well obviously you enjoy it! :) Thank you for your recommendations :) next on this list is Grow Up! Because it looks fun! Like you I also buy books before I finish the one I'm reading!

[@lisaajane01]

Thanks for the book tips! Will attempt to find a book shop open tomorrow in London. Any decent second hand bookshops?

[@TheCharleyparley]

I read the Night Circus when I was on holiday last year. And you're right. Its so good you just can't tell people because you don't want to spoil it, but it kills you to not tell them.

[@kelseyslavish]

Could you show us your book collection and where you keep all your books. Like a room tour

[@pottersdaughters]

Oh my goodness I also have a book-buying addiction! I'll get 2-4 whenever I'm at the bookstore but won't even be close to finishing the ones I'm working on!

[@Noisynoina]

have you read Gone with the wind ? I know it's a classic... but it's SO GOOD. Also I recommend you Henning Mankell's children books : Secrets in the fire and Playing with Fire. They are SO sad, I especially love the first one. Also the play All my sons, by Arthur Miller. It is INCREDIBLE !

[@multitudeofdrops738]

Have you read Ghostwritten or Cloud Atlas? I love me some David Mitchell - and his stories are beautiful and Cloud Atlas punched me in the heart so many times!

[@morganbawtree]

Finally read the Night Circus, the style of writting is unlike any other novel I have read weaving 3rd person naratives of many characters together with the 2nd person view point as "You" walk through the circus. It is one of my favourite novels!

[@janathecookie]

I just finished reading The Night Circus and I can only say Thank You Carrie for telling me about this amazing book! I loved every second of it!

[@tahneeamber9867]

I really want to start a book collection when I get older :) I want to have a room just full of books then spend a few minutes just wondering how many words are in that room

[@wafflewaffle90]

Carrie, can you please do more book talks? These are amazing and give me so many ideas on what to read! You have excellent taste in novels.

[@GirlOnFire214]

the night circus is one of my all time favorites, its soooo good! now i really want to all your favs!

[@gatesfrog]

I just finished reading "One Day" about an hour ago just because you recommended it, and it may very well be my new favorite too, even though it made me sob profusely at the end. Thank you so much for the recommendation, Carrie! :)

[@nicolebetts6232]

I bawled like a baby when I read the book thief! Thank you so much for giving me books to read, I need more.

[@nightrose131]

I just bought the Night Circus (after a crazy time trying to find it) and I'm incredibly excited to start it

[@beeyourself1975]

I was reading and decided to watch some of your videos where you talked about books then realised I was actually reading One Day! Very, very good so far. I can't put it down. Night Circus and Grow Up sound fantastic.. :)

[@fangirl258]

just got back from the bookstore. bought the book thief. only 2 pages in, and im already hooked. THANKS!!!

[@wafflewaffle90]

Carrie, could you please do another book talk video? I took your advice and completely devoured An Offer You Can't Refuse, The 5 People You Meet in Heaven, The Night Circus, The Book Thief, and One Day. Your taste in books is excellent and I'm planning on reading the rest on this list soon. Could you make another list for us to read? Love you lots! xoxo

[@laurenfm96]

I had to read Book Thief for summer reading last year and I rarely absolutely love books that I have to read for school, but that was the exception. It is one of my favorites, though due to my busy schedule and I haven't gotten to read it again yet. Another of my favorites is just the entire Percy Jackson series, I've just always loved Greek mythology...so obviously, kinda love that. :)

[@Bookworm1045]

I read The Doomspell years ago, and I've been wanting to reread it for ages but couldn't remember what it was called until I watched this. Yay thanks so much for that!

[@Softpastelkat]

Firstly, Night Circus, so much yes. I found that one after I'd just walked into a bookstore thinking "I am not going to buy anything, no matter how intriguing it is." Yeah…the best of intentions. Secondly, I've read Grow Up, and it's brilliant. One of those random "pick up a bunch of books at will" runs from a library. It's awesome to hear you know the author!

[@floram7921]

I literally had just finished my book (I am the same as you with the addiction to book buying but my parents banned me from getting anymore until I had read them all) and I wasn't sure where to go from there with what book to get, now I have 9 really really good looking ones to read!!! ( I've already read doomspell)

[@francescabond7714]

Thank you for recommending the Night Circus. I finished it the other day (a long time after the video, I know) and it is one of the most incredible books I have read. I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end :) and I can't wait to read several others in your list

[@adoeadeery2257]

I loved The Night Circus and I've just finished reading The Five People You Meet In Heaven. Fantastic books and thanks for recommending them!

[@U2QuoZepplin]

Okay, Carrie . I trust your oppinion so I will endevour to track down those books. But I already have shelves full of books that I should be reading but I never find the time. There's no where to read in my house any more either. And I used to be such a prolific reader when I was younger. According to my parents at least......

[@gracelilian95]

i would love to see your whole book collection!!!

[@Milleslambert]

You are the most awesome person, at making books sound really awesome! Alot of those books, i own now, only because you recommended them! I'm looking forward to getting them all read!

[@beckyboo1001]

I read One Day recently! I really liked it, I can see how it's your favourite. The end is so sad, though. And bits of the middle. Heck, it's all sad! Brilliant, though.

[@torissimo7865]

I read Green Angel and adored it, it's a really short book but is just so bloody good. The Night Circus amazed me, just wow. The book thief broke my heart into 12 tiny pieces and I'm currently reading The five people you meet in heaven. And what i want to say is you have a damn good taste in books young lady :)

[@JungianHeights]

One Day is my all time favourite book! It was so emotional and I related to Emma a lot and even though Dexter was a bit of a jack the lad, he has a kind heart and knows how to love so you end up just loving his character. I also adore the film and think the casting was brilliant.

[@allmirthnomatter]

The Night Circus is a great book, but I was confused at one part: When Celia was showing Marco when she loved him and she showed the moonlit ballroom, was she referring to (a) the first time they were there together and Marco asked to "trouble her with a drink" or (b) when he kissed her at the 13th Anniversary? Other than that, I would recommend it to anyone who would listen.

[@rachaelmoule8263]

i had noticed one day on your book shelf ages ago. i have watched the movie and been meaning to read it.

[@xiCookify]

I'm totally gonna read most of the books that was in your top ten, seeing how you described the storyline they sound really interesting, and I'm definitely gonna read One Day, sounds pretty cool. c:

[@amandamiller9971]

Omg!!! I love The Five People You Meet in Heaven! We had to read it for school, but i fell in love with it!!!!

[@ImogenChristie]

So far I have read The Book Thief, The Night Circus, One Day, and I am reading Uglies at the moment (which you mentioned in another video). And I am planning to read every other book you've recommended in your videos :) You have good taste!

[@lydiabranch8436]

I am going out and buying all of ben brooks books for when I go on holiday ! They look amazing

[@LibbyCantFly]

ever time I rewatch this I get very very excited to read

[@allyisawesome5599]

I was half expecting some John green in there, but you have picked some great books indeed.

[@kazoosocks96]

Love love love the night circus, reading one day right now and hopefully getting the book thief for Christmas! :D

[@mangosmothies]

Oh I love the book thief, its so good, was on the ferry when finishing it though, trying really hard not to cry in front of strangers.

[@QuoteAboutEverything]

i just realized how perfect this video is. it was uploaded on my birthday, and i love both cake and books!!! :DD

[@BlackRoseRomantic]

I am exactly the same! addicted to books and just keep buying them! I have a feeling i'm going to be visiting the bookshop tomorrow after this... haha :)

[@miannwn]

the night circus and the book thief have been two of my very books for ages, and i love hearing them being mentioned by people because then i get to say again how much i love these books

[@3lli32104]

Thank you carrie I now feel a little less weird I to have a book buying addiction! I own a kindle and still buy books I think I have over a thousand by now :O think I might need to sell some on. Thanks for the recommendations :)

[@duckafrizbee]

You are the reason I found out about The Night Circus and read it. It was the most imaginative and one of the most amazing books I've ever read, so THANK YOU :)

[@Earth2Gabbi]

me too, so great to have someone who appreciates the unusual combo

[@Liindaa1990]

I bought 'The five people you meet in heaven' because of this video, and it is amazing. I'm now reading 'Tuesdays with morrie' by Mitch Albom and I would just like to thank Carrie for helping me find my favorite author after all these years :')

[@EcoForever101]

There is this amazing bookstore where I live in America. My name is Madison Taylor and it is on the corner of Madison and Taylor St...so that was cool. But then the store is a writers workshop so it is for avid readers and writers. I love who the categorize their books. For example Best kick ass female character, setting so well described you would think it was a character! Just amazing

[@smol_chilli_pepper]

I absolutely loved Green Angel! You have fantastic taste in music and books.

[@phera1522]

I'm definitely gonna have to look some of those up. They sound great. I once had 843 books. Then I gave some to my cousin, some to my niece, donated a lot to the ASPCA, and now I have 484. Not that it's stopped me from buying more. =) (If you count digital, I have over 1600, though.) Thanks for the recs!

[@lailarani6303]

Love it when you do videos abour who you are!!!! What are your top 10 DVD's???????

[@ItsAllisonMarieee]

i started reading The Book Thief because of your recommendation. it took me a little under a year to finally get it but omfg i'm halfway through and its PERFECT! such a great story line.

[@pixies4ever1]

Yay a jill mansell fan!!! An offer you cant refuse was my first one i read and i fell in love with her writing style :-)

[@sydneyowen5613]

I'm honestly trying to read most, if not all of these, but I simply don't have the money to buy them all, and I can't find Happy Ever After. Looks like I'll be going to the library tomorrow. By the way, have you read 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green yet? It's literally my favorite book at the moment.

[@ellendurbin2139]

I absolutely love the book theif read it when I was 10 cried for hours afterwards!! Can't wait for the film

[@TheKarishy8]

Just bought 'one day' recently and now that I know it's your favourite book I'll have to read it soon because I know it'll be great!

[@katherinethegrr8]

My best friend has blonde hair and brown eyes. It looks great of the both of you! And AMAZING book recommendations :)

[@sarahbrown9787]

who wrote one day again? I want to try and find it and read it because it sounds so good

[@LostSleepFoundSheep]

I just went on amazon to see if I could buy Happy Ever After today and in the suggestions of "what others who bought this item also bought" it was all ten of the books on your list. Hahaha, what an impact!

[@lovincraigxx]

I have that exact same problem! I have had to make a Reading List so I can read ALL the books I bought, when I was reading a book anyway, so I don't miss out on an amazing book I bought! I have no doubt that halfway through me reading them I will buy all of those ten books tho! x

[@briaranderson6987]

Have you ever tried any of John Green's books? They're really good!

[@katiec8918]

Currently reading The Book Thief and loving it, recently got The Night Circus which I'm looking forwards to reading :)

[@oldbookssmellgood]

Also, read some more David Nicholls books, he's a fab writer. I recently found 'The Understudy' in a charity shop for 50p, excited to read that after I laughed my way through 'Started For Ten', his debut. Some good stuff.

[@DamianvsColin2]

I love you even more now!!! I have been looking for the English title for The Eternal Ones for EVER!!!! I only knew the german title before!!! So THANKS SO MUCH!!!

[@bohhit]

aww 5 people you meet in heaven is one of my favorite books too! and i just got the night circus for christmas (haven't read it yet)! thanks for the suggestions! :]

[@BumbleKitten]

I bought "One Day" on a whim aften seeing it a few weeks ago while travelling in London and finished it within a few days. I've not had to much enuthisasm for a novel since I was a child and will defenitely will be making more of an effort to read amongst my coursework and revision. Thank you for recomending this book and re-igniting my passion for reading. :) xx

[@ghizlainenemri2397]

So i've just finished The Book Thief. I read it because of this video. And oh my god, you should have warned us it was that intense. I cried so much, thank you Carrie for making me discover a book that is now one of my favorite ever ;)

[@hahaishereman]

I read the night circus...... and one day. you were right. they are amazing. I am about to start the book thief as well. yayy!

[@kittyninja100]

I thought I had alot of books, I now have about 86 books. But you have a truly massive collection.

[@WakeMeUpSnowflake]

Have you read Hold Still by Nina LaCour? It's my favorite(: If I Stay by Gayle Forman is also really good. They're both really big tear jerkers, I've yet to read them without crying.

[@poppye711]

I read the eternal ones and I loved it - definitely give it a try!! Got me back into reading this year :)

[@slightlylessaloser]

forget crying after reading the book theif.... i curled up into a ball in the corner and couldve refilled the atlantic ocean. what an amazing group of books carrie mentioned!

[@Ravens1fan]

I read Green Angle when I was ten, as well...and its still one of my favorites. Also, The Night Circus is suppose to be on sale in my University bookstore, BUT ITS NOT THERE AND ITS MAKING ME ANGRY. Sorry. Lovely video, and wonderful book ideas, and therefor, I thank you. xoxo.

[@poppiewidger5995]

The Doomspell and The Book Thief are two of my favourites! Also, the film of The Book Thief is (should be) filming now! I auditioned for Liesel :)

[@missunnii]

THANKYOU thankyou! i am studying Literature at school and im going into my final year of high school and im quite good at english as a subject but i don't read, i just don't. I've read the twilight saga all through in about 2 weeks and thoroughly enjoyed that but not read much else than that. i do enjoy books, and when i find one i like i can read it in a week, but the thought of reading makes me cringe. however i now have a whole list of books to get and i will get through them these holidays!

[@itstheuprising]

Very hard to picture you with Ben Brooks after reading his books haha! I've read Grow Up so many times, I love it. Have you read Lolito yet? It's hilarious! xo

[@PnutButterGurl]

I ADORED The Night Circus! So glad to see it's in your top 3!

[@peachy.peachy.peachy]

I recommend Ketchup Clouds. I've just finished it, and it's amazing! 😊

[@harelquindemon]

What's your preference paperback or hardcover? Also what's your standing on e-books?

[@pixpix101]

I just finished doing my A level literature, and now that I'm finally finished having to evaluate everything I read I've gone on a reading spree! The Eternal Ones looks really good, though I'm not sure I can deal with too much romance. Still, think I'll give a few of them a go! :)

[@TheUniverseOfDreams]

Thank you for recommending One Day. I just finished reading it and I cried so much and it was so amazing.

[@yasminandrews5917]

The night circus is really amazing but i do like water for elephants (also takes place in a circus, with time switches) a bit more.