BOOKS THAT HAVE BEEN ON MY TBR THE LONGEST

[@zoerice4227]

I'm honestly in awe of how organised your reading is. I just pile books in places they really don't belong and occasionally start reading one if it falls off and hits me.

[@elizabeth.n1187]

I felt this in my soul lol

[@TOAGamer1]

Its like reading by destiny.

[@zulqaifplus6123]

You : What are the books that have been on your TBR the longest? Me : Yes

[@cinyyyyy8416]

Wordsborn lol 😂

[@theimperfectscrapper5313]

I have books in my collection of TBRs for over 20 years. I call them my retirement plan. Your TBR is going extremely well!

[@Sagal.I]

😂

[@mystoreysofstories]

The Black Prism is amazing! I’m reading the fifth book right now and you will not regret reading that series. I’m intimidated by big books too but honestly that series is so readable and I flew through it quicker than I ever thought I would. And I’m convinced it’s printed on thick paper because it’s only 600-ish pages and I have longer books that are thinner than the Black Prism. So don’t get too intimidated, you will love it!

[@andreakimmel6651]

The Audiobook for 'Way of Kings' is great. It's also one of the big reasons I was able to 'read' the entire story this year. They have two different narrators, so that generally, the chapters are read by narrators who have the same gender and their perspective characters. Which I thought was a nice touch.

[@TheFancyHatLadyReads]

The Goldfinch was on my TBR for years... I finally started reading it and DNFd a few pages in. I really like the Amberlough series, though!

[@KylieQRada]

The Lightbringer series is one of my favorites of all time. You've got to push through the first half of The Black Prism, and then it gets SO GOOD. The final book just came out too, so it's a completed series! I'm re-reading it now to get ready for The Burning White. 😊😊😊

[@booksandpieces]

I'm always nervous with the Hurley books but no matter how difficult and unjeoyable they are I always want to read them anyway. Never known another author's work give me the same reaction!

[@amyr3293]

I'm sure I have said this before, but despite their length, both The Way of Kings and The Black Prism are very easy to get through because the writing style is so readable, and the story is really gripping. I have a passionate hatred of Of Fire and Stars, so I'm interested to know what you think!

[@karakask5488]

You're doing really well, I definitely have things in my TBR pile that have been there since the 90s.

[@bibliophileinlove9024]

I love the idea of flagging the books with post its!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

This would be like half my bookshelf 😂

[@ke_nickie]

ok this video came for my brand

[@jerometerrell4306]

Hey Sam!!! Please Read THE BLACK PRISM by Brent Weeks when you can. It’s absolutely amazing! I just read THE BLINDING KNIFE (Book #2) earlier this year and the way Brent Weeks has constructed a unique fantasy world using colors as a magic system was genius and immersive!!! You will love it!!!

[@angafirith]

I have books on my shelf that have been there since 2001/2002. They have moved house with me 4 times and have survived several unhauls over the years I am pretty damn sure I will read them. Someday :)

[@HardbackHaven]

Stormlight Archive & Lightbringer 😍 so good!!!

[@karsonpurdy8894]

the love that split the world is sooo good! Would you mind linking the spreadsheet you use? I’m trying to organize my TBRs a littl better.

[@Never4mind]

The Goldfinch is so worth it! It's amazing!

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

about to start it :)

[@MissTechnoDanceParty]

I've only read two from this list, Amberlough, and Barbary Station. Amberlough was glitzy, gritty, and quick. Barbary Station was a bit underwhelming for me, but I'm still considering picking up the second book in the series. My own TBR shelf is only nine books. I use a random number generator, and that's how I pick my current read. I've had The Tiger's Daughter on the shelf for about a year, but that's mostly due to sheer dumb luck.

[@noaaa7]

I'm so happy you're planning to read The Way of Kings soon, I can wait for you to gush over my boy Kaladin

[@aditi7692]

I'm so excited about you reading The Black Prism because I've heard great things about it but it's so big but if you like it, I'll pick it up sooner

[@Atalinay]

The chapters are short and its multiple perspective, which I find makes big books less intimidating for me. I read some of it for time tople and it was a good pick.👌🏼

[@staceyroach1233]

I found this book a very fast read even tho it was very large. And I’m not a very fast reader. And VERY enjoyable'

[@Luvd007]

Go for the Sanderson read. It only looks long before you get into it. By the time you're closing in on those last few chapters, you'll be begging for more pages. Plus, its pretty hard to be disappointed by a Sanderson book altogether

[@caith475]

I’ve recently been trying to get to as many old backlisted titles I have had on my shelves for the longest. It feels good to get some of those read finally. Currently making my way through the ones I acquired in 2016

[@danielleleroi6489]

The Goldfinch gets under your skin. Very memorable characters.

[@N332]

Daniëlle Leroi Yes! Boris is still so memorable and I read it over 2 years ago. I still think of him and the dog lmao

[@LibraryBandit]

Gosh, you're hilarious. I feel like I would justify my TBR list the same way you do, and this video just warmed my little heart right up like I handed it a mug of hot chocolate. Also, your eyes are insanely gorgeous, so congrats on that. I hope you get around to reading these! :D I've got a few of these bad boys on my TBR list, as well, so I feel your pain there. Some of them ARE intimidating. But we'll get there eventually. Your list gave me a few new titles to add to mine, so thanks for that! Have a wonderful day!

[@LindsayPuckett]

I think I'm going to adopt a version of your sticky note system for 2020! I think it would work really well for me.

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

I definitely find it helpful, especially when choosing books for obscure readathon prompts lol

[@BookChats]

I relate to this video so much. I finally read a book I borrowed from a friend 6 months ago that I was asking because I wasn't sure if I would like it. My Goodreads TBR has books from then I joined 10 years ago still on the TBR and my physical shelves have some pretty old purchases too so, I'm going to try to be inspired by this. Also, this intimidating books staying on the to read list trend is, very relatable

[@tristaaaaaaaaa]

The black prism is ssssoooo good

[@diannepolmanter7217]

Thinking of you today. I’m in Minneapolis for a concert this weekend and it’s been beautiful! Back home to Albuquerque tomorrow. I feel better about my TBR now. Lol

[@madii7]

I can feel the all-caps title

[@jackiesliterarycorner]

I need to prioritize The Goldfinch too and The Way of Kings.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I just bought Book of Strange New Things after I read and loved his other book Under the Skin (which I wouldn't necessarily recommend to you), but I'm excited that you're hopefully going to read it soon. His writing is so gorgeous so I'm hoping we both love that one!

[@TheresesNook]

I'm in love with the concept of "color coding" books on your TBR and that's something I might have to try so I know which ones I NEED to prioritize (but probably won't). I've also heard about Amberlough and I want to pick it up so if you read it soon, I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it!

[@DjangoOvlidarLaFruita]

Way of kings is really hard to get into. HOWEVER it is for sure a 5 star book you just have to push through the first half which is world building

[@actingsingsdances]

My extensive book spreadsheet now will include purchase dates mo/yr. Thanks for the idea!

[@avagreenoak6402]

Black Prism looks chunky and overwhelming, but I devoured it! If it makes things easier auto book. I even listened to it and the narrator is good too

[@JessieMaeBooks]

WAY OF KINGS! YAASSS! Favorite fantasy book EVER! Can’t wait to hear what you think!!!

[@MidwestMeeple]

I loved The Goldfinch! My mom said the audiobook was amazing if you wanted to go that route. The movie did the book justice. I just bought The love that split the world. It seemed interesting and it’s short, so why not.

[@janey8025]

I finally started reading Way of Kings earlier this year and I got so obsessed I'm now on Oathbringer. I would say the first 100 or so pages are a little slow, but it's so good

[@nenerson1195]

Highly recommend audiobooks for the Lightbringer series. It's super fast. The Way of Kings is really confusing at first because it just jumps right in but if you stick to it the payoff is the best!

[@KatieFinnElliott]

I have books on my shelf that I got in the years 2009-2011. and many from the years following obviously. Which I know is shocking. They're all intimidating books so I've gave myself a list of 10 books that have been on my tbr for far too long and i have to read them in 2020.

[@riankoch9126]

Way of King’s is AMAZING. But please don’t till after your out of this anxiety spin out. It’s dark and fantasy and you said that makes your anxiety worse. I picked up Barbary Station because of you and... I’m slogging through it. I’m committed to finishing it but I’m not enjoying it.

[@rachel-rx6ol]

of fire & stars is so good. i hope you’ll love it but I’m nervous

[@desertrose0601]

Ooh. I read The Love That Split the World this year and 5-stared it. Soooooooo gooood. As soon as I finished I wanted to reread, which I rarely do.

[@wwednesday87]

I'm scared to see how long my tbr is. Could you post the link to the spreadsheet the you use? Is it on another video?

[@SarahEllis]

The only one I've read is Of Fire and Stars and it was just okay. It wasn't bad but it wasn't amazing either. Very middle of the road.

[@brookeyoung5194]

I read and LOVED Of Fire and Stars! You should totally read it!

[@learngrow435]

The Way of Kings is such an epic fantasy with great cultures, politics, and character building

[@ermreading]

Amberlough is one of my favourite books of all time, I'm so excited to see what you think!!

[@YouGetSoAlone]

Way of Kings series - do them in audio books.

[@johnhuff1986]

I totally need to adapt your system!

[@kayleighnicgearailt7335]

Amberlough honestly sounds like Bioshock with more lesbians. I need it.

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

Kayleigh NicGearailt omfg that’s a great description

[@kayleighnicgearailt7335]

@@ThoughtsOnTomes Right?! I've played it so much and now I realise how they could have fixed Bioshock 2, more lesbians. SIMPLE.

[@womaninread4158]

I’m feeling inspired to go through my bookshelves soon and purge what I’m just not going to read. I’ve got two big IKEA bookcases and they’re getting full enough I need to either get another one soon or do a purge. So, I think I’ll be responsible and purge.

[@desertrose0601]

Goodreads keeps track of length on TBR too - assuming you put your physical TBR on Goodreads when you acquired it.

[@Arabesqueando]

The goldfinch is on my shelf like... forever?

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

LOL its one of those books for so many of us

[@briannemorris5432]

The Book of Strange New Things cover is blinding. Wow. Maybe its telling me to read it but I've been on the fence on that.

[@sandramartinez1618]

Hi! I was wondering if you'd be interested in doing a readalong for The Goldfinch, so that some of us can tackle it together

[@toiletteregina]

I can’t believe The Love That Split the World was way back in 2016!!! Why does it feel like it was only released like idk last year omg

[@cori4727]

Where is the spreadsheet?? Lol I want to see.

[@leadinglady]

This would be pretty much every classic ever for me 🙈😅

[@Neverrgreen]

The book that has been on my tbr the longest is the book I got to be a plane read from my trip in 2012. That I obviously never read (though i did start it on the plane).

[@Neverrgreen]

Based on this I know I have been following you since at least 2016 as I remember the hauls with those books.

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

lol thats wonderful

[@Abisnaill]

Will you link the spreadsheet you use?

[@jannarosereads4805]

Can someone link the channel sam was talking about for The Black Prism? Having a hard time finding it. Also Black Prism and Way of Kings are great!!!

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

It's not a channel, it's a blog. willreadforbooze.com/

[@jessicashanks725]

I love Mass Effect! Curious if you're keen on playing the Outer Worlds? Lots of people are comparing it to Mass Effect/Fallout New Vegas 🤗🖤

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

YES

[@amberinoface]

part of me is curious what my oldest tbr books are now. hmm.

[@thelibrarianofalexandria6200]

I actually have a book I got in 2011 still unread.

[@Doomslug]

Sam you put all of us to shame with that tbr system! I'm a mood reader so organization is impossible 🙈

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

I'm a mood reader too lol I just know what is available for my moods

[@vikillustrations]

I´m currently reading the book that has been on my tbr the longest. I restarted it recently. I got to the point where I stopped the first time... and lost interest again. this sounds like a dnf

[@sasha7628]

Amberlough was so so good!!

[@thebookwormmum4642]

The book of strange new things. READ READ READ. 😍

[@ke_nickie]

also i am veerry interested to hear your thoughts on Of Fire and Stars. I just read it last month and........ i have.... opinions 🤔

[@ReadswithRachel]

ke_nickie same!

[@desireemclaughlin1455]

ke_nickie I tried to read it earlier this year and I was bored 🤷🏼‍♀️ ended up being a DNF after sitting on my shelf for like 3 years 😂

[@charityyoder9028]

Amberlough is great. The first sentence will stay with for forever.

[@Martusia26]

I wouldnt recommend on audio for amberlough. I couldnt get into it

[@zulqaifplus6123]

I've read the goldfinch and that wasn't my cup of tea due to the rasist element and the time jumps in the book. And also, lot of unnecessary info.

[@SFF180]

Amberlough: Decopunk.