THE RORY GILMORE READING LIST // how many have I read?!

[@abireads3140]

OMG YOU DO LOOK ALIKE! It's your eyes!!

[@ciarascorner]

hahah, thank you!!🥰

[@gentakaca]

Yes!!!

[@mi3lla]

also the eyebrows too

[@claricecc.33]

You and Rory look so much alike!!! Whenever I see thumbnails for you videos, I always think it’s Rory for a split second

[@user-du7jy8kr3p]

Yesss

[@Toby-rj4tm]

Yes she does

[@londonfroglatte]

That list made me feel like I was a bad reader or something even though I know Rory is a fictional character that didn't actually read all those books by the time she was 18.

[@amaltaher2717]

You shouldn’t feel bad because even if she was real the show took place over 7 years from when she’s about to be 16 to when she’s 23 so she didn’t read them by 18

[@javanlovesbooks5009]

Do you think you could go through Jess Mariano's Reading List as well

[@ciarascorner]

As someone who is 100% Team Jess - I definitely would LOVE to do this, will have to see if I can find that list anywhere - if not I might have to make one ahah!

[@javanlovesbooks5009]

@@ciarascornerSame here and I searched on Google and picked the GoodReads link for it

[@mjxahsz]

the fact that your name is ciara foster reminds me of clara forester (dean’s sister) i’m-

[@ciarascorner]

Hahaha that’s so true😂

[@fer6702]

I was thinking the samee haha

[@charlatte1948]

Omg yeahhhh!! Their names are sort of similar, true true! Ahah! 😆😊

[@amybrown4311]

My first thought was "huh she even looks like Rory" 😅

[@juliatowne9478]

I feel like some of these books were mentioned by Lorelai, like the Ya-Ya sisterhood and Deenie :)

[@ciarascorner]

Oh yeah that’s true!

[@therogueeducator8452]

The Rory-vibes are strong with this one :)

[@ciarascorner]

ahahaha, my favourite comment!

[@Mariak82]

I did this the other day and got 11. 😲 I will be reading a lot more of them from now though. 🙂

[@Makeupvine]

omg I highly recommend reading Hamlet, In Cold Blood, Life of Pi, and the Iliad. All are AMAZING.

[@ciarascorner]

Thank you - i'll definitely be adding them to my list!

[@Makeupvine]

As an English major, I've read so many Norton Anthology books hahaha

[@ciarascorner]

hahaha, there are just so many of them!

[@ar.heenafathima1332]

Can you suggest some for a beginner like me?

[@Makeupvine]

@@ar.heenafathima1332 Well, it depends on what you're looking for. There's some on famous authors, some on super old texts like Beowulf, and stuff like that

[@ar.heenafathima1332]

@@Makeupvine I love Gilmore girls.... anything on those lines?

[@Makeupvine]

@@ar.heenafathima1332 I can't immediately think of anything related to that... but I can recommend checking out The Norton Anthology of English Literature, The Major Authors volume 2. It's a nice intro and you may find stuff you've read before/authors you're familiar with! It's mostly poetry, though. But there is some prose too!

[@SriyaPerukaa]

Sameee... I love rory and lorelai. Honestly, she inspires me so much. I would love to read all of her books. If ever want to study and do good on a test. I watch the show and it really motivates me

[@mizuki0328]

Quijote is read - Keehoteh. ;) J in Spannish is read a bit like the h in hot, though it's a more guttural sound. Not exactly the same but if you try to say it like that you may end up doing it ;)

[@Katiedora122]

I just took the quiz and got 72! But a few of them were questionable because we only did segments of them in school (like from the poetry or story collections), and also I've been out of school for so long that I've forgotten some of them, hahaha. Gilmore Girls was still on when I was in high school, but I was devoted to it and also wanted to be just like Rory.

[@CarolynMarieReads]

I absolutely LOVED THIS!!! ☕💕 I think it was destined that we unintentionally uploaded similar videos a day apart from one another!!! 🥰 I love that we both have so much to bond over!!! I'm very excited for both of us to read more from this list!!!

[@VanyLovesMusic86]

Yes, lovely. Your mum's right, you really do look like Rory :) I just watched your Rory read-a-thon as the very first of your channel and that was my first thought.

[@ciarascorner]

Haha thank you!!

[@Nosaj22201]

'The Book Leo' just completed the challenge and linked you as her inspiration. I am excited to see another exciting review of this topic. You have a new subscriber and fan. Cheers

[@DeanithForeverYoung]

I'm so glad I found you. I started watching Gilmore Girls with my mother recently..and I love all the characters, especially Rori. Your videos motivate me read more books. I love reading but I'm bad at it. I have ADHD and it's very hard for me to concentrate but every time I watch videos like these it helps haha

[@ciarascorner]

This comment has made me so happy! I love watching Gilmore Girls with my mum! And, in my opinion, there’s no such thing as being bad at reading, if you love it and enjoy it, that’s all that matters, it doesn’t matter if you don’t read much! My brother has ADHD too so I definitely understand the struggle to concentrate, but I’m so glad my videos help a little bit!

[@DeanithForeverYoung]

@@ciarascorner You're so kind , thank you. Do you have any good book recommendations for beginners? Like must read books but kinda easy to read. I'm currently reading brave new word and Northanger Abbey .

[@ciarascorner]

What’s your favourite genre/style of book to read? I’ll try and give you some good recommendations!

[@DeanithForeverYoung]

@@ciarascorner I really don't know exactly the genre (sorry). Most of the times I go to the library / bookstore and read summarirs , if it sticks with me I read it. I'm generally interested in reading classics so I'm always on the look for must read books by famous authors etc. I know that this isn't very helpful. I can say though that I love books with a message. I like books that work best as books. I watch a lot of movies and TV shows so I wouldn't want to read something I could better enjoy as a movie. Does this make sense? English isn't my first language so it's a little difficult to put it in the right words. Thank you so much for your time. I appreciate it a lot.

[@ciarascorner]

I think I know what you mean! With classics I’d say you’re definitely on the right track with Jane Austen as her books are great and really fun, my favourite of her books is Emma! I’d also recommend trying some modern classics, anything by Daphne Du Maurier, The Great Gatsby, The Catcher in the Rye! If you’re enjoying Brave New World, some other really good dystopians are Animal Farm and The Handmaid’s Tale... and completely different to all of these recommendations, if you want something a little more light hearted but still impactful, I’d recommend The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary - hope these help!!

[@carlisaboysname]

i cant get over how much you look like rory!! so pretty😁

[@trinadubya3406]

It's your coloring, the eyes and eyebrows. Yeah, you resemble Rory a lot! I took the Buzzfeed quiz and only checked 51 out of 339. So I have a way to go, and it would probably take me at least ten years to read them all. (I wouldn't want to avoid other new books and reread my favorites in all that time.) Excellent video!

[@classicalvirtuoso1122]

I LOVE GILMORE GIRLS!!! Sookie is my fave...

[@ciarascorner]

Sookie is great! I feel like she’s a character that totally shares my love of food and cooking!

[@gracegodinez5302]

I named my cat after her. Though I spell it Suki for the cat

[@kayabooks2780]

I only read 10 but I’m currently reading another one, own many more and wanted to read much more

[@ciarascorner]

Omg, same here, there are just so many I want to read!

[@livrodrigues6534]

Loved the Idea of the video, I also think you look like Rory 😊. Btw I really recommend Fahrenheit 451, it's amazing and it became one of my favourite books💛

[@ciarascorner]

Thank you so much! Fahrenheit 451 is a book I REALLY want to read, so I’ll try and get to it soon!🥰

[@loukiaaydag935]

I jusst started watching your videos and you reminded me so much of rory and now you did this! Loved it!!

[@ritapontes]

I read only 10 of these books, but I hope I get to read more of these amazing books

[@naughtscrossstitches]

I'm at about 38 or something. It's interesting I have a lot of the same books as you but there are still some on my list that you don't have an visa versa!

[@ciarascorner]

Ahh that is interesting - there are so many books I still need to but and read!

[@JillianMatchett]

I've read 76 of them.

[@fable3625]

You really look like Rory in this video! Haha very beautiful. I used to wish I was Rory too growing up. I even started carrying a book with me everywhere I went just like her.

[@Mary-xs9db]

Hi, Rory 😉 seriously, your channel is amazing👍

[@doineedanid]

just fond out your channel and im absolutely loving!!

[@ciarascorner]

Thank you so much!

[@MsMontseee]

You should give to Atonement a try, this is really an evident master made so peculiar and it gets you kind of disliking the principal but at the same time feeling sympathetic, So I must say you would not regret Loving these series of videos, lots of love from méxico

[@ciarascorner]

I'll definitely give it a try! Hopefully I really enjoy it!

[@KittyAndTheBooks]

I have never watched the show, but I tried the list yesterday and managed 30. :) I think this is a very English-speaker/American list. Obviously I read very different classics in school. So I think I did quite good.

[@anacardenas4931]

You do look like Rory! I like the plant behind you, what type of plant is that? Is it hard to take care of? I am the worst with plants 🌱

[@alexisd8190]

I can’t remember the exact name but my nanna has a couple and they are really easy to care for. I feel like it’s called a jade plant but also known as a money plant.

[@theokiereader]

Did you see the Gilmore Girls reboot that came out a couple of years ago? I hope they do another season. How they left it was a crazy cliffhanger!!! Rosemarys Baby is a good, very dark book. There’s also a sequel called Son of Rosemary. I have it but haven’t actually read it yet. But it’s very high on my TBR. Sybil is a great movie based on a real life person. I have the book but I haven’t read it just yet. Sally Fields stares in the movie. It is absolutely gut wrenching the trauma she suffered in her childhood that made her that way.

[@wieke8177]

You should read atonement! Really liked it

[@ciarascorner]

I'll definitely try and get to it soon!

[@nuria_gam]

Omg I just took the test and got 100!!

[@di_alfaro]

You should do a video about the movies mentioned in the show

[@ciarascorner]

That's such a good idea - thanks for the suggestion!

[@roberta538]

I....genuinely clicked on this video because I thought it was the actress who plays Rory hosting it. You do look like her a lot lol

[@theindecisivereaders9450]

I’ve always thought you looked alike, it’s true 😂 There are so many on this list, but also so many classics. I think most shows are like that, they only show their characters reading classics because it’s easy to make them look clever 😒

[@ciarascorner]

Its definitely true, its really easy for shows to list a load of classics just to make a character seem clever! But that won't stop me from actually trying to become the real life Rory (although it will take me a LIFETIME to read all of these books ahahah😂)

[@Sidmarine]

i got 30 (though technically 29 cause inferno is apart of the divine comedy) and SO many were on my list but i think buzzfeed missed a few and didn't take into account that Rory probably read all the Harry Potter's and LOTR books

[@harrypotterlover900]

McEwan is a tough one- I hated Enduring Love (also on A-Level reading list) but loved On Chesil Beach and The Children Act!

[@ciarascorner]

oooh, that gives me a little more faith that I might enjoy some of his other books!

[@Hansg24937]

if your interested in fiction about witch craft and the witch trials i recommend 'the burning' by laura bates, it follows two stories one of a girl accused of being a witch (which is a true story) and is a really enjoyable and interesting read.

[@ciarascorner]

Thank you so much for this recommendation! I definitely want to read more books on this topic and that one sounds super interesting, I’ll definitely check it out!

[@gabyhernandeza]

i am starting the list soon!

[@Andrea111116]

Omg I loooove that plant pot and the plant!! What plant is it??? So big and fits in such a small pot. Love love. I'm trully dying to know.

[@ciarascorner]

In complete honestly, it's actually my boyfriend's Mum's plant, not mine but I think it's a money tree!

[@ElizabethNicoleSchwartz]

I've only read 26 of them which isn't very good. Especially when a vast majority of the ones that I have read is because they were on school required reading lists or the bookclub pick for a thing I did for a couple summers in high school. I think the only ones that I've actually read for fun were the two Harry Potter books mentioned and Little Women.

[@legumesss]

I got over 30, but mainly because I'm German and read all the fairy tales which aren't really books to be fair. I could get at least 10 more if I ticked off all the movie versions that I have watched from the list oops

[@ciarascorner]

30 is so great! And ooh, the fairy tales sound so interesting!

[@laconscozynook]

Reading that whole list would be such an accomplishment!

[@lenaki55]

YES you DO look like Rory !!

[@ciarascorner]

Thank you!

[@tyfreires]

Hahaha loved this video!!

[@ChandnaBear]

Namaste 🙏🏽 because you like the dystopian genre, I think you would thoroughly enjoy We by Yevgeny Zamyatin, it's amazing and One by David Karp, also brilliant. Both I enjoyed more that BNW and 1984, although they are still both quite brilliant

[@ciarascorner]

Namaste!🧘🏻‍♀️ and thank you for those recommendations, I’m always on the look out for more dystopian so I’ll add both of those books to my list!

[@jfogarty92]

You look so much like Rory! Wow!

[@EmmaFlorence2]

I’ve read 48 of them as well. As an English graduate I feel bad I haven’t read some of them yet 😅 but I’ll get there ✨

[@ar.heenafathima1332]

Been looking for this... thanks a lot

[@CarolinayAna93]

I got only 36 and i was shocked.... with how many books a read every month i expected better. At the same time i'm not that surprise because most of her books are classics and i don't like classics i force myself to read them, at least one a month, but i prefer historical fiction or fantasy

[@Pucabilly]

I've only read 21 of them!! :( But I own a lot more! now you have me wanting to make my way through this list :)

[@ciarascorner]

hahah, you’re only a few behind me - let’s tackle this (massive) challenge together!!

[@Pucabilly]

@@ciarascorner Yes! love that idea :)

[@pecaspecadoras2]

GIRL IDK BUT YOU ARE VERY SIMILAR TO RORY🤩💓

[@insacredible9312]

This is such an amazing idea! (I haven't read so many of these though... might be a project for the future.) I can definitely see that you look a bit like Rory :D Also, I just quickly wanted to mention that I really admire how articulate you are. I feel like there are barely any cuts in your videos!

[@insacredible9312]

Also, isn't Fahrenheit 9/11 by Michael Moore a documentary? Not a book, but a film? I was a little confused there.. :D

[@ciarascorner]

Thank you so much! I definitely don’t always feel very articulate when I’m filming😂 so thank you for saying that! And ooh, i honestly hadn’t heard of that books so maybe it is a documentary and was on the list by error🧐

[@jennifermarea8011]

Almost all of the classics I've read I read freshman year in high school because back them I was a kid so I had no money or ride to the library and I realized that you could download classics for free on iBooks. So I read a TON of classics but once I got older I just stopped because I have money for new books and can drive myself places.

[@ciarascorner]

Ooh that’s interesting - it is great that so many classics are free on iBooks!

[@XioWrites]

interesting how you said the crucible is about the Salem witch trials and Witches, it does seem like that, but it’s more reminiscent of McCarthyism in the US in the 50s. It’s still a crazy interesting read

[@ciarascorner]

Ooh, that’s interesting! Definitely want to pick it up soon!

[@cleuziosilva7668]

I love Gilmore Girls. Nice video. It is perfect to practice my English listening. Your accent is pretty. Little difficult for me but I think I got it 95% of it. You speak so fast 💚 Xoxo from Brazil

[@franciele8711]

eu tambémm

[@danaasfour482]

I subscribed because Gilmore Girls is my favorite show also!

[@caitlinmacintoshx_4301]

You look so much like Rory and also I would recommend atonement, I adored it, I wasn’t a fan to begin with but the overall novel is so so interesting I would really recommend x

[@jasmineyoung7565]

you look SO MUCH like rory!!!!

[@ciarascorner]

Thank you ahahh!

[@dittebrouer2855]

Was actually able to check 50! So about 75% more than most (humble brag) To be fair, I’ve been a massive fan of the show (#teamjess) since forever, and have attempted to finished the booklist many times before 😅

[@ciarascorner]

Yay that’s amazing! And yes ahahha Team Jess for sure! I think it will take me forever to get through the list😂

[@norfolkreads]

I hated Enduring Love too, it might even be my least favourite book of all time so I never made it to Atonement either!

[@ciarascorner]

Hahah, it was just SO unenjoyable!!

[@lauren1919]

atonement was pretty good! kind of clear that it was written by man if that makes sense? but still good!!

[@ciarascorner]

Ah... yeah that’s what I was worried about! Especially because I didn’t enjoy McEwans writing style in Enduring Love, will definitely read atonement though and see what I think!

[@booksandteawithanna-marie6395]

I love this idea!! I am also a huge Gilmore Girls fan girl 😍😍 I don’t know how well I’d do on this quiz either 😂😂 I love some classics, but others.. not so much 😳

[@Toby-rj4tm]

Semi related question. I’m also an English Major. I have gone into this major where I feel like I would be happy in any path it takes me. How did you know what you wanted to pursue (job wise) with it.

[@ciarascorner]

In all honesty, when I started uni, I wasn’t sure exactly what job I wanted to do! I did have a blog then, and I think that started me down the digital marketing path, I then also started this channel, did some work experience and decided that digital marketing was the job for me!

[@Toby-rj4tm]

I’ve been tied between teaching, journalism, and editing since I declared my major. I’m a year and a half in and still trying to figure it out. I think it just takes time. I hadn’t even thought about marketing.

[@ciarascorner]

It’s really hard to decide what career is for you! I’d recommend doing some work experience if you can, just because actually seeing the jobs in real life can help you to decide! Marketing is great though!

[@zuhreozcetin871]

omggg you look like rory😍😍sweetie

[@isam.2653]

I got 50 and as a Foreign Lit graduate I feel quite bad :') there's still time to do better, though!

[@ciarascorner]

Dont feel bad! I bet you’ve read a ton of books that aren’t on this list! It’s just a fun way to find more books to add to the ever growing reading list😂

[@isam.2653]

@@ciarascorner I agree! I think this just makes you realize that you'll never be able to read everything but it's still a nice challenge :)

[@helenitahurtado]

i needed thisssssssss

[@MaryAmongStories]

LOVE that you and Carolyn had the same idea, and I've also been meaning to do this, so thank you for finally giving me the push I needed haha

[@smartfunny15]

I've read 20 out of the list. All of the poetry ones I haven't read would probably be the first ones I'll tackle once I make a wishlist of unread books.

[@harpist.vanessa]

I got 72! Still so many more though 😬😬

[@ciarascorner]

Ooh that’s amazing!

[@harpist.vanessa]

@@ciarascorner thank you! I made it a resolution in 2017 to read a whole bunch of classics so that definitely helped!

[@WhitneyUwandu]

no but why did i think you were literally Rory with that thumbnail HAHAHA LITERALLY DOPPELGANGERS

[@jennieloveshim032613]

Don Quixote by Cervantes it’s pronounced don “key-hot-eh”

[@kristina_rr]

Yes! And Fyodor is pronounced F-yo (like in Joghurt) -dr

[@shyanneroberge2371]

Omg you're a Rory doppelganger!!!!

[@victoriaevansDC]

Omg, I love your videos 😍♥️ love from Brazil

[@abbyshreeve6669]

how do you like the girl, interrupted movie? would like to hear your thoughts as you've obviously studied the book thoroughly

[@ciarascorner]

I LOVE the movie! I do think the movie is very different from the book, where the book almost provides a series of snippets into a period of Susanna Kaysen’s life that she had subconsciously forgotten about for many years, therefore making the book disjointed and very authentic, the movie more cohesively ties all of those snippets together in order to make one joined up story! I think both are great, the movie is more dramatic but cinematically beautiful while the book feels very raw and authentic!

[@butternut8901]

I’ve never watched the Gilmores but here I am anyway!

[@ciarascorner]

I'd highly recommend Gilmore Girls!

[@erinmcintyre2284]

Does anyone know where her plant pot is from??

[@ciarascorner]

That plant pot is from a brand called Orla Kielly

[@erinmcintyre2284]

Ciara Foster thanks so much!

[@deannedsilva4516]

What's the book that Jess took from her room in S2 when they first met?

[@Mothchewedgirl]

I would highly recommend five people you meet in heaven, it is so good!

[@shelle3944]

:0 a lot of these books were just a part of my curriculum as a kid lol I’m American so maybe that’s why?? But most of my lit professors were international and MEN ! Idk kind of want to know what it is you have read as I’m assuming you’re English??? Lol

[@ciarascorner]

Ooh, that’s interesting! Here, until you get to Uni (where I studied English Lit), it doesn’t matter where your teachers come from as the curriculum is set by the government, so I think there’s a bit more focus on British Authors & also quite a bit of poetry and plays too!

[@callielafleur4673]

If you like true crime, you should check out In Cold Blood, it's wonderful.

[@saundradavis]

You are an Alexis Bledel look alike!! Of course I'm going to trust you. 💁🏻

[@zebb8337]

i got 29, which is more than I thought, but not perfect

[@ciarascorner]

no such thing as perfect! 29 is great!

[@jasmineelizabeth3342]

Odd that this buzzfeed list left off Daisy Miller, which Rory references in season 5🤔

[@BaileeWalsh]

I think the list accidentally mixed up the title. "Say Goodbye To Daisy Miller" is listed, but that's the name of an episode.

[@classicbhaer]

I somehow managed to read 76 of these books. 😂

[@FS-rj4xo]

how do you have the time?

[@classicbhaer]

@@FS-rj4xo I set aside at least an hour a day to read. It is the only me time I get to myself so I make it a priority. If I didn't I would never pick up a book. 😂

[@FS-rj4xo]

@@classicbhaer wow!! I wish I would prioritise some time to read. I'm studying most of the day and I find that to be more important than anything else lol. Do you buy all the books that you read or just borrow from the library?

[@operettablack8072]

i actually read 16 of these books. it's really not that much, but still i am kinda surprised :)

[@ciarascorner]

16 is still so many!!

[@ntzf]

You look like rory 😳❤️

[@ReadByJess]

I got 35! How?!?!

[@elizabethclaire14]

14 minutes into the video and realizing that I am not as well read as I thought that I was! Yikes

[@ciarascorner]

hahah, that was me... I was just like nope, nope, another nope to literally all of the books!

[@Toby-rj4tm]

I remember how Rory carried about 3 books in her back, at all times, in the first season. I assumed she always did.

[@miquesbookvlogs372]

Was quite shocked to see The Fountainhead on there. I LOVED the book, and it says so many things about the creative process-namely, staying true to ones vision. BUUUUT, some messages from it should NOT be taken so literally. It’s a fun and fast read, despite the extremely long page count! 😆

[@limeparticle]

I’ve never watched the show, but now I want to! I got 86, which was more than 95% of quiz-takers. It’s always interesting to see these kinds of lists, and fun to compare and get inspiration - but no one should feel inferior because of their result, because 1) Rory Gilmore is a fictional character and we can assume that if she was real, she’d have read quite a few books that turned out not to be worth her time, and that’s not reflected here; also 2) in the end, it’s a game of chance, because I’m sure most of the people watching this video have read several hundred books over their lifetime, and to have even a small overlap out of two samples of a few hundred when so many books exist, is actually pretty remarkable, statistically speaking 😄 Thanks for a fun and engaging video! I have about 2000 words’ worth of thoughts about what constitutes a literary canon and why Rory is both relevant and irrelevant to that, but I’ll spare you 😅

[@SantReads]

Which Ian McEwan book did you not like? I've read quite a few of his and have found them to be so inconsistent. Some of them are lovely and some of them are just straight trash.

[@ijean.s]

Can you please make a video about movies for book lovers/bibliophiles❤️

[@jennimc898]

To kill a mockingbird is brilliant.

[@henrysgoldfinch6877]

Got 74 on this quiz and was mortified af . Rory makes you feel so unaccomplished 😣

[@zoecooper7975]

Why don’t you like heart of darkness? X

[@ciarascorner]

I think partly it just wasn’t my kind of book and partly because I read it for a ‘writing critically’ module so we literally pulled the book apart with so much literary criticism that by the end of the semester I was over it ahah!

[@zoecooper7975]

Ciara Foster yeah critiquing it makes it so tiresome. I had to do it too 😂. Loved this video such an awesome thing to make!