EVERY BOOK I READ IN 2023 (50 books!!) & which ones are worth it 📖

[@imtaramichelle]

I COULD SIT DOWN AND TALK ABOUT BOOKS FOREVERRRRR!!!!!

[@lezette6285]

@imtaramichelle iv got in to reading more and got a kindle because of you lol love seeing a video today as its my birthday, so great end to my day thank you xx

[@vickiemouse2359]

They truly transport you! I’m so glad I got back to reading many years ago!!!

[@kathykov1]

Because of you, I've gotten back into reading. Even bought a more updated Kindle. My goal is one book a week. Off to a slow start with the first book ( gave up at 50%) and now on my 3rd. I love Frieda's books!!!

[@brittanymcmullan3188]

If you ever need some romance recs, let me know! I have a ton of underrated books you need to read!!! ❤❤❤

[@kristinaellis7082]

Please do

[@sjerzgrl]

You did such a fantastic job of presenting a synopsis of the stories without giving away anything that would keep someone from reading them. So well done!

[@crystalriches]

As an avid reader and consistent viewer of your channel, it makes me so excited to see you excited about reading. 📖

[@ellebelle29]

your love for reading has inspired me so much and i’m already at 3 books in 2024!

[@imtaramichelle]

you're ahead of me!!! about to finish my 2nd book today!!

[@lievevissers3494]

I have never clicked faster in my LIFE! Tara you got me into reading and I can’t thank you enough! Now filling up my whole bookshelves😂 never would have thought🥰 can’t wait for more book videos from you!!!

[@ChillinWithRen]

I LIVE for book videos!! 📚 Can't wait for your ACOTAR series read through!

[@AshleyJade18]

I've read most of these books but i swear that i wouldn't be able to sit down and tell a summary of each book because i am soooo bad at remembering the plot of books (and TV shows and movies 😂) even if i KNOW that i LOVED it, until i hear someone, like yourself, talk about it again and then all of the memories come flooding back in 🤷‍♀.... You did great! 👏 💖

[@ellebelle29]

i have been WAITING for this! so excited to continue following your book reading journey!☺️

[@imtaramichelle]

yayayayyyy

[@kellimiller9022]

As an avid reader watching your reading journey makes me so excited for you! Nothing better than a good book 📖 ❤

[@jean5833]

Yes!!! Love the book content! I’m hoping we get a reading vlog with reactions when you get to ACOTAR 🤞🏻

[@keishapettway]

Adding SO many of these to my Goodreads!! Thank you so much for this video I loveddddd it 📚

[@theRealPrisci]

Since you loved Fourth Wing, I really think you would love the Romantasy genre!! Give the A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) series a read 👀

[@jadenmartens]

Was going to recommend the same, just Sarah J Mass books in general but ACOTAR is the perfect start!

[@AliciaLeShay]

No lie you’ve inspired me to read at least one book this year!!! 8 chapters in so far… thanks for always inspiring your viewers

[@alwaysjuanita6]

Okay, my TBR has just increased after watching this video. I’ve read so many books in 2023 but looks like 2024 is going to be even more. Can’t wait to read more books, thanks for the suggestions Tara! ❤📚

[@korynshuler5208]

LOVE this series!!! I never comment, but just had to add my 2 cents here, since I recently got a Kindle and have rediscovered my DEEP love for reading! Currently reading "Never Lie" and can't wait to add a few more that you've rated highly, afterwards! Keep the book recommendations coming!!

[@mariajpinero]

I absolutely LOVED this video! As a fellow reader, and someone who reads basically the same books you do, it was so amazing to hear you talk about some of my favorite books! I love the quick summary you give, and now I want to read all the books you mentioned that I haven’t gotten around to yet! Keep the book content coming 🤍📚✨

[@karolangiroux4964]

Hi! I got into reading in 2023 and I'm very glad to see i'm not the only one. It is a joy to watch you rave about your favorite books of the year. Keep up with the new content, I love it :)

[@charleneb5361]

Seeing you find time for reading in your vlogs while still balancing being an adult inspired me to start reading again

[@kristinh6953]

Yesssssss the first of hopefully many book videos!!! I’ve always been a reader but you’ve inspired me this year to pick my kindle back up again!

[@fannybernier5638]

Really happy you did this! It was nice to see what you enjoyed. I would love to have another video where you talk about what you want to read for the year 😊

[@sallars]

I absolutely loved this video!! Please keep doing these. Loved that you didn’t include spoilers too. I also loved your 40 min week in your life vlog. Such great videos ❤

[@charisnotavscogirl]

loved this video! downloaded basically every single rec that's on ku. loving the more formal videos in between vlogs and would love more reading/running content. ily girl and definitely look up to you!!

[@kaitlinfleming3920]

This makes me so excited!! I’ve been looking forward to this video ever since you talked about doing it! It gives me ideas on what to read next!

[@itskimberlyann]

LOVED THIS!!! I followed along your reading journey all last year and I myself read 20 books of the ones you recommended 🎉

[@Reeseariell]

You actually got me back into reading. I was in a reading stump for years. No matter how badly I wanted to read, I just couldn’t. I’d buy books and say “I’m going to read it” lol. I’d Just walk around with it until eventually I’d throw it to my pile of books to read. Then I started to watch your vlogs and loved how passionate you are with reading and you shared how kindles helped you get back into reading. And then it clicked….”maybe I should try a kindle”. I got one for Christmas and I’m three books in since Christmas Day. Thank you for being so real with your content and this vlog was a great addition to your videos. I would love more book vlogs for sure ☺️❤️

[@stephchristine13]

I’m totally living for all your book content. Love it ♥️♥️

[@ShannLouisee97]

Love love loved this video!!! You got me into reading and now I love seeing your recommendations, can’t wait to see more book videos from you ❤

[@kerstintossmann1388]

god, I love that you're now a book girly! Welcome to the sisterhood!

[@MathildeG]

I have been watching your videos since 2020, and I am so excited that you have gotten into books these past years.

[@Ajin94]

I remember a few years ago you wanted to start reading and mostly started self-help books and didn’t really stick to it(which I completely get, self-help books are usually so boring), and I commented on one of your videos saying you should start reading good and exciting books that you will actually like and that that’s the only way to stick to reading. Look at you now. So excited for you. I always say if someone doesn’t like reading it’s cause they haven’t read a good book in a genre they like. Nothing beats reading for real🙌🏻💜

[@thedealwithfashion]

I love how passionate you are about books!👏🏽🥺

[@lesleybowes]

Great book list! Also, relieved to hear that I wasn’t the only one who struggled through “Things We Hide From the Light”. It was tough. I’m starting the ACOTAR series as my first read of the year. Expectations are high lol

[@by.elenagrace]

I have been waiting for this video! Can’t wait to read some of these. I’ve always loved reading but never wanted a kindle, but I’ve been saving for one ever since you raved about yours! Great video ☺️

[@KathyDubs]

Glad to see you joining the book girls! Reading is my main hobby so I read 150 books last year. I'd really recommend the Magnolia Parks series to you - the next book in the series comes out next month!

[@sarahlamb753]

As an avid reader it’s been so nice watching your reading journey this past year. Reading is the best!! 🥰 📚

[@Ruhishelke15]

LOVED THE VIDEO!!!! the book world is definitely the JOY of MY WORLD you should for sure try the Dreamland Billionaire Series ( ONE OF MY FAVS) CAN'T wait for more book talk videos

[@Rachelrams2468]

I’m so happy you posted this! I needed some book recommendations! Thank you!!

[@katelynnskitchencounter5781]

Omgggg PLEASE keep posting these videos! I’ve slacked off reading since I found out I was pregnant but you’ve inspired me to get back to it 🫶🏻🤍

[@wandalee3265]

With you talking about the knockemout series, back when you bought the hard back books got me wanting to read. I bought a kindle 3 months ago and have already read 17 books. I’m sooo glad you made this videoooo. Best timing everrr

[@Abaybeb]

Started following your reading journey last year and bought my kindle in March because of you. Best decision ever, I read 75 books after reading maybe 1 book a year since high school

[@aitanalover]

YESSSSS FINALLY A BOOK VIDEOOOOO!! THANK YOU TARA ILY♥️

[@arielfuentes2912]

I was in a reading slump and watching you read has helped me fall in love with reading again 💖💖💖 I love your channel too too much

[@rebeccajones7376]

I almost exclusively watch booktube nowadays (other than you and a couple others) so to have you do a book vid is the crossover I needed!

[@sydnicoleman5431]

i so enjoyed this tara like book girlies are my favoriteeee! also thank you for all the new recommendations ❤️

[@lowsers]

I am a book girly, and I saw the length of this video and immediately thought….nah, too long of a video it will be boring. I sat here with my kindle and goodreads…..and I loved this video. I stand corrected, it was definitely not boring! please continue doing these videos it was so good!! And your descriptions were perfectly concise and descriptive!

[@Sierraamberly]

Haven’t even started the video and I’m already obsessed with it. I love this for you. Please build a book lover community within your already existing one❤

[@aitanalover]

Omg samee

[@raimeyapsley]

I think based off of your reading you would really like The Edens series by Deveny Perry! It’s a mix of romance and mystery set in a small town! I just feel like you might love it! 🥰 happy reading!

[@amandawaugh6560]

My “want to read” list just became sooooo long lol i added so many of the 5 star books 😂😂😂 im so excited to read them!!!🤩🤩

[@Pumpkinz333]

The Persephone thing had me cracking up 😂 I am LOVING the book talks and you are inspiring my love for reading again 💜 ty

[@margueritealvarado5225]

You were one of the influencers to get me into reading and really have me wanting to try reading after HATING it for years. I will definitely be reading some of your recommendations.

[@hannahshofner2736]

I’ve been waiting for this!!! I just got into reading around August last year and now I’m hooked. The thing that really stuck with me this time around is that I am a kindle girlie. Through and through. I’ve already read so much and looking for ward to seeing your books and adding to my now huge TBR.

[@tiffanystrattan]

Loved that you explained a little about each book. Now I want to get into reading. ❤

[@emilygarcia1516]

Loved this so much! None of my friends are fellow readers so it was so fun to hear your thoughts on books I've read. Excited to add some new books to my 2024 list 😊

[@Jmenendez0015]

Loved this!!! You motivated me to start a book that’s been sitting by my nightstand for MONTHS

[@musicfan2403]

Honestly been reading a lot more books after I saw you get into it last year. Loving the book content - we want more.

[@roisinodwyer4793]

Love this, adding to my TBR! I really really recommend “oona out of order”, it’s a super fun but also interesting read. It’s kind of time travelly but not in the typical way.. also it’s set in new york which I always love 😊

[@bmir9213]

I just picked up fourth wing yesterday! Very excited to get into it over the weekend

[@amyo9651]

This was such a great video! So many details and so many great suggestions. Adding so may of these to my TBR!

[@sophianieves7882]

I’m definitely a bookworm who found you years ago so I’m so happy for this era 😂❤

[@elizabethevanskiikka2184]

So proud of you for reaching your goals! Maybe monthly recaps throughout the year for your reads could be nice to learn a bit more about the plot and talk about quotes you like from the book ❤❤❤❤❤

[@michellef393]

Loved this!!! ❤ thank you for all the amazing recommendations! I’ve definitely been in a slump since I finished Iron Flame 😢! Can’t wait to get started on these!

[@anna_barreto]

I loved this video!!! I started reading because of you & now I’m just obsessed. I just finished Fourth Wing yesterday 😭 I can’t wait for more book content!

[@emmajade4341]

I absolutely love this video. I got into books again because of you and have now become a book gal again .. currently reading iron flame and I cannot wait to get started on some of the other books you talk about ❤

[@megzin00]

Came into this to enjoy a video about you talking about books as I ate my lunch. Ended up purchasing Fourth Wing IMMEDIATELY.

[@nicolesilveira1620]

Absolutely loved this! We have similar thoughts about the same books we read this year, and I’m dipping my toe into thrillers so now I have a list for my 2024 TBR!! ❤

[@AaliyahMedina19]

Never lie was literally insane & they need to make a movie on it! Thank you for the rec!

[@ireswiegersma8395]

Hi Tara, Loved your video! ❤ my top three is: 1. More happy than not 2. The Spanish love deception 3. Normal people Love to see more book videos.

[@oceanedaigle]

So excited to see you enjoy reading, welcome to the community!! Please do more book-related videos in the future:) Highly suggest a pop socket or straps for your Kindle, it changes the game even if it is pretty great on its own.

[@briannameyers6283]

i’ve been waiting for this one!!! so excited to add all of these to my tbr!!!

[@JennieSneddon-ib2fm]

Tara, I LOVED THIS VIDEO! I’ve read a lot of the same books you’ve read, but thank you for sharing your take on those I have not. I agree, on , “Things We Hide From The Light.” It took me forever, too. I’m getting ready to start, “Iron Flame..” My coworkers are obsessed with the series . Thank you, for your thoughts. It helps to get someone’s opinion. I can’t go on all the adventures you go on, but thankfully I can read a book to take me to new places. 😊

[@annacaples3995]

One of my favorite videos of yours! Love the vlogs but every second of this was so full of joy and made me excited about books I've never even read. CANNOT wait until you read ACOTAR ❤

[@JasmineeeeeeeeT]

Omg TARA this video was AWESOME! So excited for more content like this in mix with the vlogs in 2024

[@graygeorge7219]

about to finish my 2nd book of 2024… never a book girly until you!! so inspiring and adding so many to my list for this year!!!

[@SimplySam13]

Literally, you have inspired me to read more… well, listen to books. I have listened to so many in the last 2 months!

[@mccallaycanon5889]

Well now you have gotten me back into reading. Started never lie and read a sample of thousand boy kisses. Your reviews are on the spot. I had been wanting to find a new mystery author for a while. Thank you Tara!!!❤

[@tanyazamonsky9887]

Thanks for getting me excited about reading! Loving Freida McFadden books, finished funny you should ask and about to read the golden couple. ❤ I definitely want to see more book review's!

[@madalynhunt1030]

LOVE this video!! I have already read ‘The Inmate’ and ‘Never Lie’ this month because of your book reviews on Instagram. Truly so good!!

[@lexiloolopez]

HIGHLY RECOMMEND: yours truly by abby jimenez (amazing anxiety representation), the chestnut springs series by elsie silver (hot cowboy romances that are super addicting), and people we meet on vacation by emily henry (i think you will love based on the books you gave five stars and emily henrys writing and characters feel so real!) love seeing the book content and I hope 2024 is an even better reading year for you!

[@genayoder2264]

LOVED Fourth Wing and Iron Flame. Im absolutely dying for the third one and absolutely crushed that we have to wait so long😢. But im filling the time with the ACOTAR series 😆 another VERY good read!!!

[@ansleycharlton1597]

I just started reading like 2 months ago, and I’m adding all these books to my library haha! I was so excited about this video!!

[@JelenaPonjavic00]

Love this video! You're the one who made me to buy myself my first kindle and read more, definitely gonna try few books from this video that catch my attention. Xxx

[@mdp3827]

Watching later with Libby but I finished Iron Flame today. Omg I kept putting off reading it towards the end cos I didn’t want it to end!!! Sooooo good! And Forth Wing obvs. I’ve just started The only One Left after you recommended it. I’ve also read loads Freida books thanks to your recommendations. I don’t like the romance ones but love seeing the others cos I know I’ll love them too. Please do more of these type vlogs too xx

[@imtaramichelle]

how crazy was the ending to iron flame omg!!!????

[@lonnacolburn7735]

I had to pause Tara’s video when she finished Iron Flame, then I went and watched, when I finished. It helped, cuz I really needed to talk about it!

[@imkristinamarie]

Yaaaaasss!! I live this SO much!! We read the same types of books and sometimes it can be so hard to find a new one or know if you think you’ll actually like it or not. So thanks for this!😝🤩 also, relating to The Only One Left, which thank you, now I can’t wait to read it! But anyway, if you haven’t watched the TV series, Revenge, it sounds like a verrry similar plot line.🤗 I would tell you my top 3, but you read them all! Haha I did really enjoy The Paris Hotel and The Guest List by Lucy Foley. Well, like around 4 stars ish. Similar but very different. Worth a read for sure!

[@xhannahhrose]

you should read the red queen series this year! a great fantasy type series that I wasn’t sold on at first but fell IN LOVE. The Christmas Orphan Club is a cute friends with some romance christmas book i’d definitely recommend!

[@oliviabargo6696]

I LOVED this!!! Book videos are my FAV!!! PLEASE do more book videos 🥹❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sunkissedtide]

Fellow book person 👋🏼 I’m here for ALL of the book videos!!!!! Love you ❤️

[@cassiethebookishwitch5448]

I loved this video so much! I am living for your book journey! My 2023 top 3 were The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (it became a fav of all time), Assistant to the Villain and the Veronica Speedwell series (book 3 specifically)

[@megcreates2.0]

I was so mad at the ending of Iron Flame! 🔥 I was like NooooooooOOOOO Are you friggin kidding me!!! They better right the wrong in that end with the 3rd book!😊

[@jennymorales1523]

I loved this! Tara in her book Era 💕 some great recommendations in here I’ll be picking some of these up

[@haleyanson9311]

You have to add “The seven year slip” to your list!!!

[@nicolegranieri4973]

I’ve been waiting for this!!! I’ve started reading more because of your recommendations! I love it ❤️

[@blondestruggle1837]

I love pretty much all of your content, but this is the video I’ve been most excited for💙

[@amanda13091]

Ahhhh I love this video!!! I want to recommend for your next holiday reading , the book "i wish it was Christmas everyday" - I read it this year during December and it was SOOO good. Definitely had me crying at the end feeling like a true meaning of Christmas type book❤ Anyways adding some of these to my TBR for sure thank you😊

[@yemich4488]

Love it !!! I have been thinking about what to read after Fourth Wing and Iron Flame and you gave me so many options!! Also getting a kindle as I am tired of reading on my ipad

[@sarahl2393]

BEEN WAITIN FOR THIS!!!!

[@a.k.akarin]

Literally watched this with my goodreads app open so I could add books to my 'want to read' list :D got a good few suggestions, thank you!

[@imtaramichelle]

hahahah I love it!!

[@annacaplette]

I love this!!! You read such good books this year!! I need to try fourth wing again

[@BriannaAshley]

I am living for this!!! Hoping you add in more dedicated book content to your channel 😊

[@LaurensCorner28]

I just got a kindle and have fallen back in love with reading again! Loveeeee the book content ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KaylaMcSkeane]

I wish I could like this video multiple times. The amount of screenshots I took of books I’ll be reading this year. Thank you.