if, like me, you think this video is way too d*mn long-I also reviewed all these books (in
@katpablo10 ай бұрын
I just noticed it's an hour and 40 minutes long and got soooo excited 💟
@yeongshyuan10 ай бұрын
This kind of video is never too long for me
@briereads321410 ай бұрын
I personally look forward to any feature length film from Kayla
@jakeykayyreads10 ай бұрын
I think this video is the perfect length
@arobinreads10 ай бұрын
Don't think that, I loved it
@cady340110 ай бұрын
when you said "i've never known a website to be so dedicated to making their website poorer and poorer every year" ..... we all felt that in our souls
@banannamatic10 ай бұрын
sighs as a long time tumblr user as well
@muttmania10 ай бұрын
@@banannamatic rip, I was a long time deviant art user (lol) that place is an actual train wreck now, sad watching the classic sites decay
@AlexaSmith8 ай бұрын
I'm begging y'all to switch to the story graph! It's sooo much better!
@spaceontheceiling8 ай бұрын
@@AlexaSmith I LOVE The Storygraph. It's just so much better and it's not even done yet.
@doriangel978 ай бұрын
Twitter users 🤝🏼
@yinandyangmix10 ай бұрын
When you said, "I think I'm gonna have a hard time picking a Children's and Middle Grade," I laughed (and internally cried) because, well... one of the dumbest decisions Goodreads has ever made. Simply nonsensical and slightly rage-inducing.
@taylorgayhart949710 ай бұрын
Same!! I’m so upset about it, I’ve always used those categories to help me pick out books for my nieces for Christmas presents!! 😢
@TheYasmineFlower10 ай бұрын
I'm so salty about them kicking out Children's, Middle Grade and Poetry. It's ridiculous.
@scrappytailscrafts873210 ай бұрын
And they kept humor. Make it make sense
@jamesvanderbilt20110 ай бұрын
@@TheYasmineFlowerwtf! those categories are so important!
@MiaElizabethThompson10 ай бұрын
@@taylorgayhart9497Waterstones do a Children’s Book of the Month, so that could be a good place to find recs. I just don’t know how UK-centric the picks are
@annavernerova737810 ай бұрын
Karla gasping in horror when reading romantasy descripcions was a MOOD 😂😂😂😂
@inkylabyrinth10 ай бұрын
I am incredibly disappointed that the Poetry & Graphic Novel categories are missing this year...the year I got back into poetry and graphic novels! Your reaction to the Romantasy category ALMOST made up for it. 😂
@crashedherparty10 ай бұрын
Love me a good 2 hour long Kayla bookdoc.
@jaymelynnway10 ай бұрын
I feel like booktok has ruined the Goodreads awards. Since it's based on number of reads, not quality/reviews. I used to use the awards to add to my tbr, now they're just whatever went viral. There's gaining popularity from being a great book and gaining popularity as a trend and I think the distinction's important.
@kyrasaturn10 ай бұрын
Omg I love the concept and the strong start this vlog kicked off with! My favorite feature film of the year. Wouldn’t it be fun if next year, you chose a book from each category in a variety of methods (polls, stats, Rob chooses, book friend with most/least in common, us, etc!?!?)
@BooksandLala10 ай бұрын
ooooooh this is a FUN idea!!
@BetweenLinesAndLife10 ай бұрын
Here to applaud this idea!
@margotdv671410 ай бұрын
love this idea!!
@arobinreads10 ай бұрын
Great idea ❤🎉
@NancyLiliG10 ай бұрын
Haven’t finished watching yet but had to pop in to applaud this 3-way split screen transition 👏 it’s so aesthetic and vibe-y without being time consuming. I love this edit. It’s edits like this that make you my favorite booktuber- it’s not just the content or the lovely length of it, but the strong edits and video composition. Go, Kayla 💛💛🙌 What a work of art.
@Booknerdcc10 ай бұрын
I love this iteration of the Goodreads Choice Awards video! It's fun to see you read such a wide range of books in one video 📚
@taylorgayhart949710 ай бұрын
The fact that you didn’t even acknowledge Fourth Wing in this video made my day!! 🤣🤣🤣
@Air_3_10 ай бұрын
You’re supporting the wrong cause
@surpriseitsus962210 ай бұрын
Amen, I feel like I'm the only person that hasn't read that book. 😊
@teresa.nguyen10 ай бұрын
Sorry Kayla freaking out about reading a fantasy romance is the funniest thing to me 😂 I’m so happy how well this reading vlog was tho! I’m happy that you got to read so many books that you wanted to read!
@joyface10 ай бұрын
Kayla, I need you to know that in my 9th grade mythology unit, I apparently thought Clytemnestra was a great name and I put it on my "future baby names" list. I think everyone should be thankful I don't want kids.
@whitneyhendrix807510 ай бұрын
I don’t want kids but once considered Elphaba
@tillytomjones10 ай бұрын
Clytemnestra would be a very bold name, she is a very powerful woman in the myths, one of the few to ever defy the status quo. I don't think it would be a bad name at all, it would make a statement.
@surpriseitsus962210 ай бұрын
😂 great comment
@MiaCasey167 ай бұрын
Love that you read a book from each category this time. Really enjoyed this video. Thanks for all your hard work; it must take so long to edit such a long video
@samantharose100110 ай бұрын
I think this is better because you’re reading what intrigues you the most and it still has the organizational aspect. 💜
@beccabooked10 ай бұрын
You reading a romantasy book in your blanket cocoon with the split screen editing is better than the Super Bowl 🤩
@theborky10 ай бұрын
as a marine biologist, i love that a book like that is out there and is popular enough to be in the goodreads awards, i’d love to read it
@Hillary42910 ай бұрын
The graphics in your videos are always so top-notch! So creative and eye catching but also perfectly clear.. so good!
@KOSM14810 ай бұрын
An almost 2 hour long vlog…Kayla this is the best Christmas gift ever 😭😭😭
@BetweenLinesAndLife10 ай бұрын
I just want you to know just how much it is appreciated that you put out this content for us - it is always SUCH a comfort and I hope you know we see the effort!💜
@reading_faerie10 ай бұрын
23:08 I love Emily Wilde so much and I’m so happy that you loved it! I genuinely was so scared for you to read it because it’s like whimsical and a little romantic and I didn’t know if you’d enjoy this but ugh it makes me so happy to see people reading Emily Wilde and loving it 😭😭💗
@bookishcreature890710 ай бұрын
I just finished Meg’s video so this is perfect timing 😗 PS: Omg the “scene” on the lake was so beautiful!!!
@rachael440810 ай бұрын
Imagine listing your cute little cottage on AirBnB and Kayla comes in and just completely roasts your bookshelf to 100,000+ people
@KatieColson10 ай бұрын
Omg KAYLA! Your thoughts on Shark Heart made me feel so much better. So validated. Thank you, messiah 🙏
@alyssa.h10 ай бұрын
the best video of the year every year is finally here
@fionaearp803210 ай бұрын
I really liked this spin on 'reading the Goodreads choice awards nominees.' This is the type of challenge I'd be more likely to do, rather than being a completionist for one category + I got to write down a few titles for my TBR
@sarahporter336710 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for this one! Having some cocoa, unwinding and making my January tbr 📖💕
@erinmaggio56209 ай бұрын
Just made hot cocoa. Third hot beverage today.
@wywrd_mtnt10 ай бұрын
honestly the most important thing with these vlogs is to enjoy yourself, and seeing what people gravitate towards is quite fun! so personally if you do the same thing next year I'll be watching
@denisecoovert110 ай бұрын
The editing of this was one of the best you have ever done! Loved it!
@jacforswear1810 ай бұрын
The Romantasy initial reactions including “DON’T MAKE ME READ THAT!” was so relatable haha. And this is coming from a full adult who has the softest spot for Twilight and Throne oc Glass in their heart 😂 If it’s not for teens, what is it doing?
@catharinan970910 ай бұрын
Can I just say I really love your graphic designs like the in between section templates or how you call it :b they’re so damn pretty and you always go that extra step for your content! ✨
@jaimee-kate10 ай бұрын
I love this format that you did! I respect reading the entire category, but personally I love people going for things they really want to read. Loved every second of this long vlog! And fabulous editing!!
@BRhymesss10 ай бұрын
I am extra obsessed with the editing in this one
@1493crowe10 ай бұрын
LMAO! The end got me... I didn't expect you to come back with the "as a friend" and i was like... Huh... That's new.... 😂
@ilovesmallville1310 ай бұрын
This is such a good idea! It's a great way to try genres that are out of your comfort zone 😊 I hope they will put the graphic novel and poetry categories back next year
@kerisbookishcorner28649 ай бұрын
I absolutely look forward to your GR awards video every year. It’s really my favorite thing about the awards to watch booktube content on reading the books. I loved this concept just as much as I’ve always loved your previous versions, I can’t wait to see what you decide to do next year!
@WatermelonSugarLover9 ай бұрын
I loved that you picked a book from every category, it was really fun to see what you picked!!
@jenwullstein790810 ай бұрын
Kristi i just have to say that you are amazing for sharing your life with us. I have found so much comfort in your videos over the last 11 years on YT. I have struggled with my weight my entire adult life and so much of what you said resonated with me. ❤ you!!
@moonyloops10 ай бұрын
6:45 “clyter what” 😭
@whimziereads619010 ай бұрын
This has been my favorite of your Goodreads videos so far. I really enjoyed your editing in this video too!!
@jacklinu79369 ай бұрын
The "I'm scared" when looking at Romantasy!! 🤣🤣🤣
@SamwiseThePippin10 ай бұрын
The orange blob montage moment was my favourite. Stunning cinematography. 💚💚💚
@JanAgaton10 ай бұрын
the amount of serotonin i got when you said how much you love rachel griffin!!
@faithbigelow18579 ай бұрын
I was like 😮 she loves us 😮 and I died when you hopped in with “as a friend” after the black screen 😂
@annawilson240610 ай бұрын
It’s the best time of the year!
@keala_80810 ай бұрын
Loved this video! My favorite part was your split screen reactions at the end.
@sweetniilo10 ай бұрын
Now i desperately want to read Bring me your midnight. The nature walk was stunning. Also high five for your girlsweekend away from the kids. Sounds like a blessing. Love your layout work with al the categories and bookcovers. Plus shoutout to your husband in the parkingspace. So funny
@meganellis7487 ай бұрын
I love following you! It is so interesting to me how different yet similar our reading tastes are. I don't read any horror or thriller. My new absolute favorite is the Romantasy genre. I do agree that the titles get a little crazy with how similar they are. I also read Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Fairies because of your book club and absolutely loved it! I've already finished the second and can't wait for the third! Thanks for being such a well-rounded influencer!
@anaritacosta783310 ай бұрын
That shot on the lake is fire. *chef's kiss*
@RottingDolll10 ай бұрын
I’ve been looking forward to this video all year!
@isabellaa.46910 ай бұрын
the shot of you talking about the fantasy pick was soooo fabulous omg amazing colors, view and really highlights your eyes and colors 😍
@ashleysteffy722410 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this video, new sub! 🥰 I read a lot of fantasy, mystery/thriller, fiction etc but trying to branch out and even within those genres trying new things.
@_soggy9 ай бұрын
Kayla, your videos are always of high dedication and quality
@jessikarouse289410 ай бұрын
Just stopping the video to crack up at your romantasy reaction because girl, same 😂😅
@CherreePanda10 ай бұрын
I’m loving this editing recently
@linamekawatches2149 ай бұрын
This was such a fun idea and video! I think you could definitely do it again next year without worrying that it'd be too repetitive!
@andshereads5 ай бұрын
I know I'm late, but in the video you asked a question that I would like to answer. Before I was 21, I moved 24 times. I stopped counting around then, but if I had to guess, I'd say I'm probably north of 30 times now.
@itsmesofi989210 ай бұрын
i absolutely loved this video!! thank you so much kayla, i can always count on you to provide a fun time💗 (i really love lengthy videos so definitely didn’t think it was too long☺️)
@gabbyreads10 ай бұрын
I look forward to this video every year!! 😍👏
@littlemusic4x10 ай бұрын
That orange duvet!! 😍 love this editing choice
@emmanarotzky65659 ай бұрын
I always read footnotes after getting to the end of something, I don’t interrupt the flow of the sentence to redirect into a footnote but I don’t always wait to the end of the page
@LykinReads10 ай бұрын
Your jabs at Goodreads 🎉🎉 love it!!
@aficklefangirl256610 ай бұрын
I have been looking forward to this video since I saw the nominees come out
@kayscozycorner9810 ай бұрын
Hi Lala! Long time subscriber here although I rarely comment lol I would love to hear your thoughts on the Carissa Broadbent or Jessa Hastings books everyone is obsessed with ❤️
@Anna-dp8ee10 ай бұрын
I always look forward to your Goodreads video. Loved it! It was so fun seeing you read Romantasy and geeking out about it. Also that 3-way-split thing is such an amazing idea! 😍🥰
@lindsayhartje667810 ай бұрын
I look forward to this video every year
@lesliemonterroso23559 ай бұрын
first video I've watched of yours!! Loved it!
@evelienjalving451410 ай бұрын
Thomas Olde Heuvelt is one of my favourite authors. So glad to hear you gave Hex 5 stars. You'll enjoy Orakel too. Did you read Echo yet? That one is fantastic for winter. Thanks for the recommendations.
@BookedandBusy10 ай бұрын
The feast I’ve been waiting on!!
@angylcantread10 ай бұрын
I'm so glad you loved Natural Beauty!! It's def a fave of mine
@ThatBookChikka8 ай бұрын
you inspired me to start my own booktube channel, so thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️
@thestitchertwin1039 ай бұрын
Is there any chance you'll do another series with the tbr closet. Maybe something new or the old series revamped.
@ghostlyhonks10 ай бұрын
I don't know about other people, but I had to move schools twice just in high school because my living situation was changing so much. I went from a school district filled with people I knew since we were all 4-5, to moving to a town with people I knew nothing about and had never met anyone in, to moving AGAIN two years later. It was really rough on me as an outwardly queer and neurodivergent person, and while I never knew anyone personally who went through a similar thing as me, I know that it's pretty common for kids who came from a similar living situation.
@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm10 ай бұрын
Your reaction to first reading Romantasy was so cute 😂
@ktxx2210 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you chose joy! And read all the goodies you were genuinely interested in!
@ryangibson121610 ай бұрын
you know the video's gonna be a banger when it has an "in this video..." prelude.
@Kenough_in_Wonderland10 ай бұрын
Emily Wilde was easily my favourite book of the year, read it in spring and became immediately obsessed, got the US and UK editions and can't wait for the second one to come out 🍄
@heiditheowl227710 ай бұрын
This is such an incredible video. Kayla, you never miss! You made me want to pick up Emily Wilde immediately.
@Hillary42910 ай бұрын
1:30:53 🙈🙊🙉 Kayla in her blanket 😂
@mynameischrista10 ай бұрын
This video is not too long! It’s perfect, and I look forward to it every year!
@queenkim863110 ай бұрын
I found your channel because of your goodreads vlogs & I look forward to them every year😁🫶
@alliluh10 ай бұрын
also i really do love going into this video with spoilers from the tiktoks haha it feels like watching a movie after watching a preview 🤭
@anncannaday37608 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this video. You've gained a new subscriber 😊
@firewhiskeyreader825710 ай бұрын
I loved this so much! It was very fun to watch and also, I'm glad you had a lot of success!
@shinyswondrouslibrary10 ай бұрын
kayla's reaction when she saw the romantasy category 😂
@leilanibaby397510 ай бұрын
awesome video as always Kayla!! would love to see a bookshelf tour in the new year!
@graceblondell732010 ай бұрын
I love this concept, and the execution was so fun and engaging. This is my first video of yours and I watched the whole thing in one sitting.
@SarahAtHeart10 ай бұрын
This was just wonderful! And again, so happy for you that you got to read so many good books ❤📚
@xvxv7118 ай бұрын
Do you have a list somewhere with book titles and your ranking? Somewhere that we can see what you have read? We have started our own book club and looking for books to read
@oongleyoo10 ай бұрын
love this style of the challenge! its fun to see you read different genres and I definitely found some books outside my usual genres to add to my tbr! especially excited for the sea creatures non fiction book. also, your reaction to romantasy being a category was gold.
@janniceb2729 ай бұрын
“Okay bye love you.” “As a friend.” Made me cackle.
@maddybx10 ай бұрын
Are you doing buzzwordathon again for next year? I'm so excited for it, please let us know when the video is going to come out! 😍
@calliecummings250910 ай бұрын
Would you ever consider doing a video on your ranking system? I tried to look through your past videos to see if you’ve already done it before I asked. I find that I’ve been watching a lot of Booktubers and I don’t really know the process behind their ranking. Thank you!
@readem_blog10 ай бұрын
the three panel reaction montage was iconiccccc
@BresBooks8385410 ай бұрын
Lol to your last minute and *very serious* "as a friend" 😆 Great video, always one of my favs! ❤
@marcellaarchambault16110 ай бұрын
Fav time of the year! I loved this video but I did also find your channel from your three thriller/thriller good reads videos. So if you keep going in this new direction, I’m here for it, but maybe you could still throw the old thriller fans of yours a nostalgic bone in 2024? & back to this video… The editing on the romantasy section… just superb.
@ReadingAce10 ай бұрын
This was so much fun! I'm so happy you found so many books you loved! I think I've only read a couple of the books nominated altogether, I seem to get to fewer and fewer new releases as time goes by, ooops! Love you as a friend! Why does that feel nostalgic already? Lol how long have we been here for?
@tammyd420810 ай бұрын
I loved this video idea, so fun, and even added a few to my tbr! Do this again next year!! ❤❤
@shereadsmysteries10 ай бұрын
My favorite video of the year! I always look forward to it!
@crushgoil10 ай бұрын
I always love the mini clips at the start - gets me super hyped for the rest of the video.