Reading 2023's Best Books 🏆 Goodreads Choice Awards Reading Vlog

[@BooksandLala]

if, like me, you think this video is way too d*mn long-I also reviewed all these books (in

[@katpablo]

I just noticed it's an hour and 40 minutes long and got soooo excited 💟

[@yeongshyuan]

This kind of video is never too long for me

[@briereads3214]

I personally look forward to any feature length film from Kayla

[@jakeykayyreads]

I think this video is the perfect length

[@arobinreads]

Don't think that, I loved it

[@cady3401]

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

[@banannamatic]

sighs as a long time tumblr user as well

[@muttmania]

@@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

[@AlexaSmith]

I'm begging y'all to switch to the story graph! It's sooo much better!

[@spaceontheceiling]

@@AlexaSmith I LOVE The Storygraph. It's just so much better and it's not even done yet.

[@doriangel97]

Twitter users 🤝🏼

[@yinandyangmix]

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.

[@taylorgayhart9497]

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!! 😢

[@TheYasmineFlower]

I'm so salty about them kicking out Children's, Middle Grade and Poetry. It's ridiculous.

[@scrappytailscrafts8732]

And they kept humor. Make it make sense

[@jamesvanderbilt201]

@@TheYasmineFlowerwtf! those categories are so important!

[@MiaElizabethThompson]

@@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

[@annavernerova7378]

Karla gasping in horror when reading romantasy descripcions was a MOOD 😂😂😂😂

[@crashedherparty]

Love me a good 2 hour long Kayla bookdoc.

[@inkylabyrinth]

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. 😂

[@kyrasaturn]

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!?!?)

[@BooksandLala]

ooooooh this is a FUN idea!!

[@BetweenLinesAndLife]

Here to applaud this idea!

[@margotdv6714]

love this idea!!

[@arobinreads]

Great idea ❤🎉

[@NancyLiliG]

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.

[@Booknerdcc]

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 📚

[@taylorgayhart9497]

The fact that you didn’t even acknowledge Fourth Wing in this video made my day!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@Air_3_]

You’re supporting the wrong cause

[@surpriseitsus9622]

Amen, I feel like I'm the only person that hasn't read that book. 😊

[@jaymelynnway]

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.

[@teresa.nguyen]

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!

[@joyface]

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.

[@whitneyhendrix8075]

I don’t want kids but once considered Elphaba

[@tillytomjones]

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.

[@surpriseitsus9622]

😂 great comment

[@MiaCasey16]

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

[@Hillary429]

The graphics in your videos are always so top-notch! So creative and eye catching but also perfectly clear.. so good!

[@samantharose1001]

I think this is better because you’re reading what intrigues you the most and it still has the organizational aspect. 💜

[@theborky]

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

[@rachael4408]

Imagine listing your cute little cottage on AirBnB and Kayla comes in and just completely roasts your bookshelf to 100,000+ people

[@beccabooked]

You reading a romantasy book in your blanket cocoon with the split screen editing is better than the Super Bowl 🤩

[@denisecoovert1]

The editing of this was one of the best you have ever done! Loved it!

[@alyssa.h]

the best video of the year every year is finally here

[@KOSM148]

An almost 2 hour long vlog…Kayla this is the best Christmas gift ever 😭😭😭

[@BetweenLinesAndLife]

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!💜

[@bookishcreature8907]

I just finished Meg’s video so this is perfect timing 😗 PS: Omg the “scene” on the lake was so beautiful!!!

[@reading_faerie]

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 😭😭💗

[@wywrd_mtnt]

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

[@catharinan9709]

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! ✨

[@BRhymesss]

I am extra obsessed with the editing in this one

[@sarahporter3367]

I've been waiting for this one! Having some cocoa, unwinding and making my January tbr 📖💕

[@erinmaggio5620]

Just made hot cocoa. Third hot beverage today.

[@whimziereads6190]

This has been my favorite of your Goodreads videos so far. I really enjoyed your editing in this video too!!

[@kerisbookishcorner2864]

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!

[@jaimee-kate]

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!!

[@jenwullstein7908]

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!!

[@WatermelonSugarLover]

I loved that you picked a book from every category, it was really fun to see what you picked!!

[@fionaearp8032]

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

[@moonyloops]

6:45 “clyter what” 😭

[@sweetniilo]

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

[@keala_808]

Loved this video! My favorite part was your split screen reactions at the end.

[@annawilson2406]

It’s the best time of the year!

[@shut0p]

I hope the version of this year’s comes out soon :D Love the range and positive outcome

[@jenn.131]

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.... 😂

[@anaritacosta7833]

That shot on the lake is fire. *chef's kiss*

[@RottingDolll]

I’ve been looking forward to this video all year!

[@ilovesmallville13]

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

[@KatieColson]

Omg KAYLA! Your thoughts on Shark Heart made me feel so much better. So validated. Thank you, messiah 🙏

[@meganellis748]

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!

[@isabellaa.469]

the shot of you talking about the fantasy pick was soooo fabulous omg amazing colors, view and really highlights your eyes and colors 😍

[@ryangibson1216]

you know the video's gonna be a banger when it has an "in this video..." prelude.

[@aficklefangirl2566]

I have been looking forward to this video since I saw the nominees come out

[@linamekawatches214]

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!

[@SamwiseThePippin]

The orange blob montage moment was my favourite. Stunning cinematography. 💚💚💚

[@JanAgaton]

the amount of serotonin i got when you said how much you love rachel griffin!!

[@graceblondell7320]

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.

[@andshereads]

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.

[@elin_ostad]

Kayla, your videos are always of high dedication and quality

[@koirena]

It's funy, we usually have so different tastes but I had the exact same thoughts with Emily Wilde - I loved it and it reminded me so much of veronica speedwell ( a series I adore )

[@BookedandBusy]

The feast I’ve been waiting on!!

[@angylcantread]

I'm so glad you loved Natural Beauty!! It's def a fave of mine

[@CherreePanda]

I’m loving this editing recently

[@mynameischrista]

This video is not too long! It’s perfect, and I look forward to it every year!

[@firewhiskeyreader8257]

I loved this so much! It was very fun to watch and also, I'm glad you had a lot of success!

[@lindsayhartje6678]

I look forward to this video every year

[@littlemusic4x]

That orange duvet!! 😍 love this editing choice

[@leilanibaby3975]

awesome video as always Kayla!! would love to see a bookshelf tour in the new year!

[@itsmesofi9892]

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☺️)

[@emmanarotzky6565]

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

[@gabbyreads]

I look forward to this video every year!! 😍👏

[@crushgoil]

I always love the mini clips at the start - gets me super hyped for the rest of the video.

[@lesliemonterroso2355]

first video I've watched of yours!! Loved it!

[@jacklinu7936]

The "I'm scared" when looking at Romantasy!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@ktxx22]

I’m so glad you chose joy! And read all the goodies you were genuinely interested in!

[@jessikarouse2894]

Just stopping the video to crack up at your romantasy reaction because girl, same 😂😅

[@Anna-dp8ee]

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! 😍🥰

[@LykinReads]

Your jabs at Goodreads 🎉🎉 love it!!

[@Hillary429]

1:30:53 🙈🙊🙉 Kayla in her blanket 😂

[@oongleyoo]

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.

[@taylorgayhart9497]

Oh yay!! I’m so glad you picked Throne of the Fallen!!

[@theautumnreader327]

Ahh this was so satisfying and so cozy and I did the dishes with this playing. Perfect

[@evelienjalving4514]

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.

[@marcellaarchambault161]

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.

[@ashleysteffy7224]

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.

[@heiditheowl2277]

This is such an incredible video. Kayla, you never miss! You made me want to pick up Emily Wilde immediately.

[@shereadsmysteries]

My favorite video of the year! I always look forward to it!

[@ghostlyhonks]

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.

[@jacforswear18]

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?

[@faithbigelow1857]

I was like 😮 she loves us 😮 and I died when you hopped in with “as a friend” after the black screen 😂

[@queenkim8631]

I found your channel because of your goodreads vlogs & I look forward to them every year😁🫶

[@isabellao18]

Throne of the Fallen is one of my favs of the year! Shocked but also thrilled you enjoyed.

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Your reaction to first reading Romantasy was so cute 😂

[@aditis5413]

This whole video is making me so cozy thank you I needed that

[@ariane1263]

your reaction to Romantasy!!!!!!!! LOL

[@kaitrooney3523]

Omg a movie length Kayla vlog - merry Christmas to us! 🎄 📚

[@lady_stardiver]

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 ❤️

[@vb.the.b]

the video of the year is here!!!

[@caitief3272]

This is my favorite goodreads video ever. Getting to see each category is fun, but you getting to pick 1/20 that you are most interested in instead of the winners/finalists was SO much more interesting. If this started a trend, I would be thrilled.

[@taravincent9699]

I loved this….one from every category. It was better than previous years. ThNk you!!

[@hayleybernier6955]

Girl, your hair at 25:33 is so FRICKIN CUTE ❤

[@ReadingAce]

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?

[@alliluh]

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 🤭

[@ferventfei]

As soon as you chose "how far the light reaches", I got so happy since it is easily one of my favorite nonfictions, and it reminded me of the nonfiction books you'd like, so I was excited to hear your reactions to it.