BOOKS THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND! (Mindblowing Books Recs!)

[@ashishkurian3346]

Just read name of the wind and it was mind blowing,not just because of the plot but because the storytelling itself was so beautiful and captivating

[@kimberleyemmett2943]

I'm listening to it on audio!

[@ashishkurian3346]

@@kimberleyemmett2943 haven't listened to it,is it good?

[@itsjusttess6535]

Ashish Kurian the audiobook read by Rupert Degas is AMAZING!!! 😃😃👍🏻

[@lanternwaste8361]

I feel like this is a Brandon Sanderson channel 😂😂

[@picklejuice2]

AskSeekKnock not mad about it👌🏻hahhaha

[@khg8]

And I love it lol

[@givemeprimelaughter]

If she DIDN'T say Brandon Sanderson I would have gone to New York like "Reagents is sick. Take her to the hospital. There is CLEARLY something wrong with her!"

[@givemeprimelaughter]

Regan.....DAMNIT autofail

[@loudfunstrawberry4127]

@@givemeprimelaughter this is not Twitter. You can edit your comment 😂

[@withcindy]

i still need to read the illuminae series!! thanks for the recs

[@freddiehudson4154]

readwithcindy how are you at the top of EVERY book tube video ?! Like I need to learn your tactics

[@withcindy]

I’ve NO idea tbh I even considered deleting this comment right after I posted it bc I felt like it’d be at the top again and i felt bad for the other vids I haven’t commented yet lol

[@iheartplzzbmine]

I still need to read the last one!

[@givemeprimelaughter]

Listen to it on audio while following along with the physical book. It's sooooo intense .

[@agmacdonald]

Mistborn had been on my list for quite a while. Looks like so much fun.

[@ivirana0]

The best series you can pick up, I assure you ♡

[@car5522]

I was reading mistborn and while I was putting a hold on the next book from my library, I accidentally read the summary and spoiled myself. I feel dumb. I had to share my pain.

[@agmacdonald]

@@car5522 That's devastating.

[@emem4104]

I knew you were talking about Mistborn just from the way you described it!! I had exactly the same experience, I couldn’t stop thinking about it

[@alexandraprodea4963]

em em me too!!

[@bookaholicgameaholicvlogah4191]

Scythe blew my mind especially when they found a certain character when they had a different ideas of what happened to that character I hope you get what I’m saying trying to avoid spoilers

[@harkeerat2971]

haha yep I get it :) also have you read the second one (thunderhead)? the ending KILLED ME

[@bookaholicgameaholicvlogah4191]

hrkxxrt _ no I haven’t i don’t know why but I keep putting it off because scythe made me cry towards the end when a character changed his ideas and tried doing good but it didn’t quite work

[@harkeerat2971]

@@bookaholicgameaholicvlogah4191 thats understandable, but I still highly recommend reading it when you're in the mood. Personally I thought the novel grew more complex and the world was expanded in intriguing ways. Although I will say that the ending did have me raging about the next book asap lol

[@bookaholicgameaholicvlogah4191]

hrkxxrt _ I guess I have to pick it up and check it out

[@bat5092]

@@harkeerat2971 I WAS READING THE END OF THUNDERHEAD IN THE CAR AND I WAS FREAKING OUT

[@jessthemess1208]

I JUST finished The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. Seriously blew my mind! I sat staring into space for a few minutes after finishing the book. SO good.

[@TheBelleLily]

The 7 deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle (7 1/2 in the US) was the most mind blowing book I’ve read in years. The first 100pages are confusing. But as you (and the main character get more information) it kicks into gear and there is no looking back....

[@rebekahmackenzie]

Vicious by V. E. Schwab

[@nopenopenopington]

It's okay-ish, not too great or mind blowing imo

[@carolinetaylor3069]

Steelheart completely blew my mind, I've been so obsessed with this series and have been tearing my way through Firefight - I love Mistborn, but I actually like the Reckoners series better and although Mistborn was my first introduction to his writing, I think Steelheart would be a great one too. Love your videos Regan!

[@givemeprimelaughter]

God, I get sooooo excited whenever someone talks about ILLUMINAE like it's my baby. This series just brought out sooooo much of my emotions and such strong, intense reactions from me. That ending....of OBSIDIO just.....Wow.....Just WOOOOOOW. I WANT MOOORREEEEE

[@balkisrincon]

Recently I read Murder on the orient express by Agatha Christie, and believe me you don’t see that ending coming... it totally took me by surprise 😀

[@user-zt2tu4ld7v]

Maybe you should try and read the entire Hercule Poirot series! (i think MotOE is the 8th book?) Or even better.. Try miss marple series where the detective is an awesome old lady! They're both written by agatha christie

[@balkisrincon]

sinar kosmik I got on my shelf right now “and then they were nine”, and from the library I borrowed “crocked house” and “Death in the Nile” 😜. I’m slowly making my way through the huge AC selection 😀

[@user-zt2tu4ld7v]

@@balkisrincon I'm planning on reading And Then there were none as well.. It'd be lovely if i could add you on goodreads so i can see what you rated ACs books! (although I just made one last month lol)

[@balkisrincon]

sinar kosmik I've only finished one AC book so far coz I tried to diversify my reading experience hehe, but I am always happy to check other people's opinions about the books they read. You can look me up in goodreads as Balkis Jones 😀

[@shadowblackheart7556]

@@@user-zt2tu4ld7v I read most of the well known Poirot books and And then there were none is one of my favorites. You won't know who the murderer is until the end.

[@ericahickson7784]

Girl, Red Rising! You’re gonna love it. I know from the outside it might seem like you wouldn’t, but it’s sooo good! Lots of your favorite tropes, but I don’t wanna spoil them because it might ruin the beginning of the book!!

[@starfast5545]

It made me so happy to see Scythe on this list. It blew my mind as well, and I'm so obsessed with the series. I'm not usually one to shed actual tears over books but the endings of both Scythe and Thunderhead made me cry. I'll definitely have to check out some of the other books on this list while I wait for book 3.

[@zoejohnston2737]

The Tearling trilogy is one of my absolute favorites! So excited to see it mentioned on BookTube

[@stephanienc1701]

Thank you! I’m so excited!!

[@bobmeister447]

Code Name Verity blew my mind, I still think about it years later and I cant believe all those twists and turns were pulled off so well.

[@theresac9099]

bobmeister447 I just picked up a copy of this at the thrift shop the other day - can't wait to read it!

[@annabethsims914]

Everless by Sara Holland blew my mind! It isn't necessarily character-driven or plot-driven - it blends the two. It also blends so many tropes and turns them upside down. It's full of espionage and secrets and nobody is who you think they are.

[@ashleybrycebooks]

Scythe is SO good. You described it perfectly! It critiques our society in such a unique and mind-bending way. I’m such a ya science fiction fan and it’s recently become one of my all time favorites. Thunderhead is even better!

[@macinnismama]

I want to read Brandon Sanderson so bad but am overwhelmed on where to start. I was thinking of playing it safe and going by publication order. Scythe was sooo incredible!

[@brooklynnnnereads]

Totally knew you were going to say Brandon Sanderson with that introduction, I swear he’s like your brand 😂. I actually haven’t read any of these books mentioned aside from the Mistborn series but now I really want to add them to my TBR!

[@elrilmoonweaver4723]

Currently reading Scythe and I have to say, thanks Reagan, you are right, this book is fascinating and terrifying at the same time. I'm constantly paranoid when reading it.

[@LeahRummel]

I asked for the Mistborn books and Scythe for Christmas because they've both been on my TBR for FOREVER

[@harmonizing8627]

Book thief blew my mind!!! (even though there was lot of foreshadowing)

[@maliatfirst9]

yess definitely book thief. i really pushed through it and i am so so glad that i read it till the end. i just couldn't stop crying. great recommendation 😊😊

[@amezinghadders5142]

Same! I couldn’t stop crying at the end even though I knew what was going to happen. Definitely one of my favourite books of the year!

[@harmonizing8627]

Same!!

[@Yokie05]

One of my favorite books of all time😍

[@ButOneThingIsNeedful]

I gave it every chance in the world, and I'm not trying to be combative, but I disliked it like very strongly -- like a glass of straight quinine. Found the style and actual writing most tedious and off-putting.

[@bloom2982]

When you've been around for so long, you know she will name the night film when she mentioned her favorite thriller. ❤

[@bookboop]

I'll finally be reading the Illuminae files series this month, and I'm so pumped! Excited to know it will blow my mind :)

[@AFrolicThroughFiction]

I'll be buying Night Film in the New Year! It's been on my TBR for so long and I just finally need to read it!

[@lottegijzen3291]

The Inheritance Cycle blew my mind! It was so awesome! And more people should read this amazing series.

[@v.dargain1678]

That one left me breathless too . Thanks for sharing

[@manaalsidd]

I’ve been seeing people talk about Brandon Sanderson so much, so I picked up The Way of Kings and I’m currently reading it. I hope I’ve made the right decision of venturing into Brandon Sanderson with the Stormlight Archives!

[@christiancamacho6442]

I've been a fan of Sanderson since 2006. He's been my favorite author since. I don't recommend startingn with the Stormlight Archives. For one, the series isn't finished. It's a ten book series, of which only 3 have been published. Unlike Mistborn, which the first trilogy is finished and the second series is almost finished. Plus, Stormlight is like Brandon's best work, and it's huge, it's like skipping appetizers and going straight for the main course.

[@manaalsidd]

Christian Camacho I’d skip apetizers and go for the main course any day if the main course is as juicy as you decribe! 😊

[@becayebalde3820]

Love how she is passionate about books I would definitely consider reading Scythe Edit: I finished Scythe and as far as I can tell it is one of the greatest books I’ve ever read!

[@samdailey4854]

Brandon Sanderson just released this year's State of the Sanderson, and he said that he's hoping to write the fourth Wax & Wane book sometime in 2019. But the fourth Wax & Wane could be pushed back depending on how the writing goes on the fourth Stormlight Archive novel.

[@nelliandbooks]

I read Scythe and Thunderhead because you hyped it. Scythe is my favorite book of the year ❤️

[@nickygoldsmith6785]

God I loved Scythe so much. Listened to it on audible. Brilliant book

[@loveidbareminerals1]

Thought Brent Weeks would have made your list! I started The Black Prism series after seeing one of your videos and absolutely love it!

[@ZeeZeeDreaming]

An Ember in the Ashes blew my mind!

[@marinem2433]

I love The final Empire it is just so good and I have put in my Christmas list the sequel 😉 I also put Illuminae and I can wait !!!!!!!

[@morganoverby533]

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch completely blew my mind 🤯

[@katherinepetrova7251]

Morgan Overby I was waiting for her to talk about it. FANTASTIC BOOK.

[@dresdenjackshula4940]

Wow, I read it and liked it with no complaints. I just cant imagine it blowing someone's mind. It was pretty basic to me.

[@jenniferp3261]

Wow that lead up to Brandon Sanderson, I was holding my breath and hoping you were gonna say Brandon Sanderson!!!! Lol I have not read that trilogy yet but I am so looking forward to it! I read my first and only Sanderson book Elantris and fell in love 💗💘

[@ButOneThingIsNeedful]

I don't know if older books are being offered, but Flowers for Algernon was a deeply significant experience in my younger life. (I actually liked the short story better than the expanded novel, though.) No spoilers, but the hardest cry I ever had reading came with that one. Gushed. Yet it was a cry of greater worth than 95% of laughter. I'll never forget the impression it left on me.

[@MegKenobi]

I read the Illuminae trilogy this year and oh my God. Gemina was definitely my favorite.

[@melanie6759]

Megnificent Reads I just finished reading Obsidio and I agree, although each book was fantastic, Gemina had me in tears!

[@amusicalbookworm]

I just finished Thunderhead and it blew my mind!

[@olivialaporte3486]

Just finished Thunderhead a few days ago and I’m still shook

[@Lamonst3r]

Legit adding all of these books to my TBR I dont know which to read first!

[@NovelNanny]

Ragen Rocks! Thanks to her I have an awesome list now for 2019.

[@iqrakhan2366]

Hannah DeBoer ikr

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

YES TO NIGHT FILM

[@TheBlxckDragonfly]

I picked up my first Brandon Sanderson book yesterday- I'm actually reading Skyward right now and I'm enjoying it. But I think the book that blew my mind was Vicious by V.E Schwab, hands down. And The Nevernight Chronicle by Jay Kristoff, the ending of Godsgrave blew my mind (Which I won't spoil)- I hope you get a chance to read the Nevernight books. They're so dark but so incredibly written.

[@Juultje11111]

Still haunted by the moment when Sanderson hit us with that "I am Human". Forever shooketh.

[@maudhaugland5822]

Some books that have blown my mind are The Handmaid's Tale and the first Game of Thrones book (without seeing the TV show first)! They are amazing 💛

[@Elvicio01]

One of the book that explotes your mind is Bird Box... It's really amazing👏🏻👌🏻

[@Niilay57]

I loved the mistborn series! And night film is also really good

[@danielleagate5261]

I have half of these books because you've recommended them in other videos. Scythe is especially excellent! 😊

[@iheartplzzbmine]

Wolf by Wolf series blew my mind with the ending

[@Xmxyx42]

Omg I read Illuminae yesterday in one sitting and I was a mess. Going to start Gemina today!

[@lenschendary]

please do more of these!!

[@IshamaMarium]

After I read Final empire...mahn nothing after that could compare to this!!

[@alireads5535]

this was a great video! added some more books to my tbr. thanks regan!!

[@danceswithvirginiawoolfs8963]

If you liked 'The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August', I would recommend 'The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle' - completely different plot and setting but a similar feeling and style.

[@kyliefitzgerald6984]

Mistborn/the final empire series is one of my all time favorite series!! I’m currently rereading (listening) to it and I just can’t contain my love. Brandon Sanderson has become my favorite author. The stormlight archives is one of my favorites too

[@ARayofReading]

You know I’ve been watching your channel for a while when I could guess what books you would choose 😂 great video as always :)

[@ioannasan]

*New books added to my TBR Also, you are so beautiful in this video (and every day of course) and I love your shirt!!! Happy holidays!!!

[@katiesmith6832]

Reading Brandon Sanderson always up the ante for me - I read Skyward last week, which was weird for me since I never read scifi, but I wanna say - WOW, he nails it. I was worried about him sounding too similar to Enders Game, but he really recaptures the awe of ya scifi novels and did something special here - I've never felt so heartbroken and so happy so quickly in my life, over and over again. It was such a rollercoaster, and I'm sure fans of his will love this new series.

[@blitzkriegxgirl]

Sometimes when I'm slipping into a reading slump your videos motivate me to get back into reading

[@bookjello3887]

Yes thank you for this!! I've been looking for this type of book for 2019. I picked up a Brandon Sanderson book just because of your channel. ❤

[@lilaknitsandreads]

I love "The Wicker King" by Kayla Ancrum, that one really blew my mind. It's slowly creeping up on you and is really twisted!

[@giuliatalkstoomuch]

I feel like I haven’t read a book that completely consumed me and that I couldn’t stop thinking about in a while. The last one I can remember is The Truth about the Harry Quebert affair by Joel Dicker. Most of the characters are pretty awful people 😂 but the plot keeps you glued to the pages! I highly recommend it!

[@Ka-lk9et]

giuliatalkstoomuch Dicker’s books are really good🤩🙌🏼

[@froncifresh]

@@Ka-lk9et i hated it soo much 😂

[@jayceee.5494]

Y'all seen Into the Spider-Verse?

[@NBennoit27]

Jaycee E. Yep!

[@annaj323]

this video just made me want to reread illuminae hehe

[@thebookbella4764]

Queen of the Tearling is amazing!

[@Covenfan-lg4mx]

I liked scythe but the unwind series is the most mind blowing and horrifying of Neal schustermans work

[@FunStuff141]

Oooooo that ones on my TBR but I've been so hesitant to read it because I cant be disturbed easily.

[@Covenfan-lg4mx]

@@FunStuff141 the premise of the series is in the aftermath of a war between the pro-life and pro-choice people a new disturbing agreement was set, it is illegal for a woman to abort in any stage of the pregnancy but when a child is between the ages of 13 and 17 his/her parents can choose to have them unwinded, basically euthanized and harvested for organs to donate, the main characters are all kids from different circumstances trying to make it to 18

[@NovelteaCorner]

Completely agree with your comments on Illuminae. Such a great YA sci-fi book! If you're ever interested in trying action-thriller books, I'd recommend anything by Matthew Reilly (Contest or Ice Station would be the best books to start with though). The action kicks off in the first few chapters and doesn't stop until the end.

[@Glimpses_of_Magic_and_Ink]

Finished mistborn last night! Why have I waited so long to read this series?! 🤯

[@anzelvdw5742]

Hi love your vids when are u gonna do another reading vlog?😁❤️

[@deeray.]

I’m on second book of mistborn trilogy!! 😩so good

[@MissVivienne1994]

The Tearling series is the best series i've ever read

[@sproutygamerreads7947]

The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson was mind blowing several times

[@lukewilkinson1470]

How about any of the black prism series? Particularly blood mirror... like OMG!

[@ethalinia]

'Night Film' is one of the weirdest books I've ever read. I can't remember a thing about the plot, but I often find myself thinking back to the book, because it was so weird but I can't really remember why ;). I really want to read it again now ;).

[@AnaSilva-cx2ic]

I read "the first fifteen lives of harry august" in the beggining of this year and boy I still can't stop thinking about it to this day

[@2012funfamilytimes]

Can you add a list of the books in the description?

[@karkatvantas9557]

Wonders of the Invisible World by Christopher Barzak constantly keeps you guessing about what exactly is going on. Plus it's my favourite book ever, so I definitely recommend that. Then there's the Skulduggery Pleasant series by Derek Landy. The amount of massive plot twists in this series is absolutely insane. They're marketed as children's books, but in my opinion the later books get too dark, twisted and brutal to belong in the children's section. There are currently 13 books and a short collection. The first ten books, plus the short stories, make up one complete story, and the latest two books are the start of a new arc set a few years after the end of the first series. The books are: Skulduggery Pleasant (titled The Scepter of the Ancients in the USA) Playing With Fire The Faceless Ones Dark Days Mortal Coil Death Bringer Kingdom of the Wicked Tanith Low and the Maleficent Seven (Not marketed as part of the series, but is essential to understanding the plot) Last Stand of Dead Men Armageddon Outta Here (The short story collection) The Dying of the Light Resurrection Midnight

[@elahperez5051]

TRUE!!! Illuminae is my fave sci-fi novel so far XD 😂😂😂 It was so fun and I read it on one sitting XD I finished it the whole night and I was so mind-blown. Definitely a great book 😍💖

[@NatashaCine]

Oh my TBR has grown!!

[@madisyngreen4403]

Why haven’t I read these?? How many times must people recommend them for me to actually read them? I even own several 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@JesseOnYoutube]

I can’t wait to read many of these especially the Claire North title! Excellent video :)

[@jennifererickson9709]

The first book I remember blowing my mind was Running Out of Time by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Her books are always a wild ride and still hold my interest even though she writes for children and YA.

[@Alithia451]

I recommend Dark Matter.

[@FunStuff141]

I second this but I'm wondering if I'm the only one who thought the ending was very weak. :( I loved everything else though! Also some people say his writing is sexist but I disagree with that.

[@ananyauniyal5317]

Yea even I found the ending weak...it was really gripping but I felt it lost its momentum towards the end

[@hello_beeeez]

I just read Hero of Ages earlier this week, and I’m still not okay. I ugly cried myself to sleep when I finished it. I read the Mistborn trilogy on the recommendation of this channel and I’m not sure if I should say “thank you” or “dear god why?” 😭 But seriously, thank you for recommending it, they’re some of the best books I’ve ever read.

[@adaelifyildirim2288]

I really need to read the Illuuminae and the Mistborn, I dont read a book that blows my mind a lot(yet) but I am reading the Empire of Storms and...😭

[@Yee-xp8bf]

Ada Elif Yildirim I just finished EoS

[@Yokie05]

Dude.......😭😭😭😭 then yiure ginna cry in kingdom of ash Ps. Im shaking while typing this😂

[@rowji24]

After reading ToG series I find it so hard to like the ToG aftermath books. I usually find myself comparing them to Celeana/Aelin 😭 and its hard so if you can recom me some books that will ease this pain. I will love you.

[@CaatsGoMoooo]

House of Leaves was a book that honestly changed my view on what a novel can be. Absolutely INSANE

[@lulupain18]

The shattered sea trilogy magic system blew my mind I can't stop thinking about it the sad part is I don't have someone to share my feelings with

[@Cherryxx101]

I’ve been trying to read Mistborn for such a long time but the beginning is a bit slow and I can’t seem to get into it much 💔

[@bestnarryever]

The night circus blew my mind! I neeeeeeed to visit that place!?!

[@charityyoder9028]

I didn't think I'd agree with Illuminae but then I remembered how Obsidio ended. And making it through Illuminae was worth it for that ending alone.

[@petram2376]

You should read "Dry" by Neal Shusterman!!!!! It is just as good as Scythe!

[@UnbeatableCHD]

Have you listened to Writing Excuses? Brandon Sanderson is one of the panelists

[@courtneybauman4816]

Night Film was intense! So so good.

[@ajataavi6321]

Scythe is one of my all time favorite books! I want to read Thunderhead so badly, but I've been putting it off for half a year because I would literally drop my academic responsibilities to read Scythe 😂

[@Vanessa2775]

Have you read queen of air and darkness yet?? I haven’t coz I’m reading lady midnight!😱😂

[@hayleehaux2458]

It's middle grade but Skeleton Creek blew my mind

[@kaiju6100]

I recommend Loneliest Girl in the Universe, it completely blew me away and I did not see anything coming