FAVORITE BOOKS | 2019 EDITION

[@ba-nw6cq]

I think my series of the decade has to be Percy Jackson because I wasn’t the biggest reader until I picked up the lightning thief in 2011 and ever since I have always been reading a book, it changed my perspective on reading completely!

[@caminunez8482]

You're literally me.

[@sercemwksiazkach]

it's similar for me, I did read before starting Riordan's books, but it was after Mark of Athena that I got into a blog and started reading and writing fanfiction which is a huge part of my life right now, so it's gotta be that what had the biggest impact on my life this decade

[@ba-nw6cq]

LOOΠΔ is [my One&Only] love that’s amazing! I wish I had enough creativity to be able to write lol

[@mollyrose3985]

Literally same for me

[@walterpinkmantanay1577]

Same man

[@celinapeters6175]

Everyone who was asking where Kingdom of Ash was last year are *finally* satisfied

[@mariaconstanzaveliz7248]

My book of the decade is A court of mist and fury!! I can't even tell how many times I've come back to it, I pick it up whenever I'm in between books, it's just so goood! 😱

[@joanagato619]

María Constanza Véliz same!

[@zaynabmimi612]

My book of the year is actually A Court of Mist and Fury! This is the year I actually began reading, so I can't choose a book of the decade 😅

[@bayleebowen6191]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that just reads it so randomly especially if I'm in a book hangover after finishing a series😂 it's so good I just love rereading it!

[@booksforlife4109]

@@bayleebowen6191 man that is exactly what I do! I read the books so much I think I have started living in the night court now

[@ymarie4801]

Yeeees!

[@jasminvalerie]

I just realized that I started following you around 2012 (you were my first book tuber 😭), and because of your videos I had found my community of crazy book lovers. You and the rest of the gang (Kat, Jesse, Regan, Natasha, etc) are what helped me realize what I wanted to study in college, which I had just started in 2011. You made this decade for me, and I'm so glad that we all got to experience such big, emotional books that brought us even closer as a community 😍💜🙌🏼😭 I was on a pretty big book slump for the past couple of years but its slowly starting to come back to me. I'm coming back to the community I love 😊 #newdecadeofreading #endthebookslump2020

[@StarsAndEmbers]

If Sarah J Maas just kept releasing Throne of Glass books I would keep reading them forever Clockwork Prince was the book that brought me to your channel, so I love that it was one of your top two of the decade!

[@dreferre21]

Queen of Shadows was the first book I read in the ToG series as it was releasing. I got into the series at the end of 2014 right after Heir of Fire and it the signing for QoS was my first signing ever and Queen of Shadows without a doubt remains my favorite ToG book (right new to Tower of Dawn). It was just such a peak for characters, plot, story, writing and everything and I always wish I could read those last 120 pages again for the first time. Dorian and Aelin, Manon and Elide, Chaol and the king, the glass castle, Rowan and Lorcan and the hellfire and Lysandra in her ghost leopard form. It was all a bundle of pure amazingness.

[@paraslo3042]

so trueee

[@jea5324]

Throne of glass is my fav series of all time and Queen of Shadows made it peak to my #1 list too👑❤️

[@emmaclare9066]

Yay for school holidays and being able to watch this right at upload instead of after school lol

[@emilyadeline1046]

I listened to 'Again, But Better' during my GCSE Fine Art exam. It was the best thing ever because the art room is in the attic of my school where you can see the entire London skyline as its not far from Central - the vibes were on point. So GOOOOOD.

[@gabrielabianchi1809]

Your editing is gold, Christine. 30 seconds in and I'm already laughing. Merry Christmas!

[@goldielocks9092]

Yay, first. Anyways, Christiiiine I'm _finally_ reading Again but Better and I'm loving it SO MUCH! ❤ Also, it's 11:40pm on Christmas Eve over here, so Merry Christmas to you in advance!!!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

YAY Thank you so much

[@mavieillecuisine1493]

How do you manage to read all these books and still find time to write? Bravo!

[@AllysonKing]

Can’t believe it’s another year of this video! If she mentions something or doesn’t that you think she should probably go back and watch others. I will be shocked if the toll is not on here

[@laurenelizabeth9546]

I can't believe its finally the end of 2019!!! This is the fifth year in a row I've watched your videos. Still one of my fav youtubers and now one of my favorite authors💗💗💗

[@zespaghettistar4359]

Again But Better, definitely a #1 hit for me.

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

[@allysonabarca4137]

The PJObooks literally made me into a reader so those are my all time favorites/ books of the decadw

[@silverforgold]

I think the Mortal Instruments (and all Shadowhunter books really) was the series that defined my decade. Perks of Being a Wallflower has also been a major part of my life with both the book and movie. I love them so much.

[@sydimond]

A Court of Mist and Fury is my book of the decade for sure. It reminded me that there are other universes than Harry Potter that are worth finding and loving forever!

[@paytonwren11]

Again But Better is probably my number one

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

ah

[@samarkhoury2260]

Sameeee!! I loved all the references!!

[@adagiothehufflepuff7269]

Mine too.

[@melaniecardona6416]

Me too!

[@salomekekelia1508]

It was my fave of the year I loved it and can't wait for more stories from you Christine

[@lisabetger7636]

I'm actually doing the TOG series for the first time now...almost done with Heir of Fire & now I'm extra excited to get to the next one!!!

[@skywelch2859]

Christine you really should make a list of all your book on a document and post the link so we all can see what you have and so it can help us start/add on to our own book collection😁I know it would take FoReVeR but it would be really helpful. Another great video! Merry Christmas Christine!

[@dcembervesalius]

Did something surpass The Infernal Devices D: ? I refuse to believe it

[@allisonsijgers4069]

Your Queen of Shadows review is what made me find your channel. I’ve watched the review dozens of times because it’s my favorite of yours. This book was a very fitting choice!

[@sairaap4258]

Allison Sijgers I LOVE her ACOMAF review Nobody: Christine: SOMEONE GET A RESTRAINING ORDER ON THIS GUY (referring to Tamlin) So awesome

[@seemashrivastava9835]

Can't relate more....I watched her Tog review and started watching her channel

[@zoyashahwar4357]

Mine is her ACoMaF book talK

[@josemariaud3323]

My mom give me life, but Queen of shadows give me a reason for live it

[@zoyashahwar4357]

Lol

[@zyt1217]

Now all we need is Favourite TV Shows of 2019!!

[@alyssac5130]

I think I would agree with your book of the decade. That series got me into reading about 5 years ago and I think that is my favorite book in the series. It’s most definitely my book of the decade. Anyway love ya and can’t wait to go into the new decade with you!

[@alicianichols6757]

Acomaf is 100% my book of the decade. I can’t really explain it I just have such an attachment to that book and I read it at a time of my life when I was really lonely so the connection to the characters meant so much to me

[@GraceHOsborn]

The Lightning Thief is my book of the decade, it blossomed my love for books & writings. Because of it I have written a novel! Something I’d never thought I could do.

[@savvygrace1748]

Can't wait to see what the top fav book will be!

[@tyrichards4290]

Legit i was reading at like a 1st grade level in 4th grade i was the worst reader but, i picked up percy jackson snd the lightning theif and fell in love with the series. Rick riordan sparked my love of reading, by 5th grade i was reading at a 5th grade level. For that reason percy jackson is my book/series of the decade. Thanks Rick!

[@nykoladudeck6231]

Throne of Glass would be my series of the decade. I found the TOG series around grade 8 (eight years ago) and it seriously changed my life. I was going through some hard times and it was just the escape I needed. Her characters are so strong (in Court of Thorns as well) and I just kind of looked up to them. Whenever I have a bad day, I just pick up one of her books, read my favourite sections and automatically felt better. After I read Kingdom of Ash I was in the biggest book slump.

[@ivebeenreading4806]

I always love your taste in books. I come to your channel whenever I need a new book in my life. This list is your personality in a nutshell as well!!

[@lavender.stardust]

My book/series of the decade has to be the Selection and the Selection series! I still get all the feels years later when re-reading and they got me hooked on royal romance 🥰

[@snoproblem]

I just bought "Scythe" a few days ago, I figure on reading it post-Christmas, probably during Boxing Week. I saw it on the store bookshelf, remembered Christine's enthusiasm for the series sooo.. giving it a shot. Merry Christmas, Christine! : )

[@piperrasmussen9507]

Mine is definatly Throne of Glass. I picked it up because of this thing called Yarp and it was one of the books. I fell in love with dorian and Celaena and Chaol. It was just such a good book.

[@angeladavidson2350]

The Harry Potter series has characterized my decade. I've read lots of books and series, but I always come back to Harry Potter. It was the first books series I remember reading and being OBSESSED with. I have so many feelings about Harry Potter and it brings me so much joy ❤❤❤

[@ARBotin]

Sarah J. Maas truly was the breakout author of her genre for this decade. 💁🏻‍♀️

[@salomekekelia1508]

For my The Lightning Thief marked the decade I read in in 2014 and instantly fell in love with the story It means so much to me and without it I would not the the reader I am

[@AnieNiusika]

Haven't watched you for a while and I am kinda shocked that slammed is ranked as number 5, I remember you reading it for the first time and loving it so much!

[@momoskater2814]

My fav book of the year was your book Christine, because it was so relatable and made me feel all the feels!!!

[@crystalrainbow19]

Fabulous video. I feel as if it could have been even longer, especially since I think KZbin prefers videos that are over 10 minutes. But that aside, I would have enjoyed seeing nominees and your favourite book of the decade for different genres. I just love your videos so much, Christine. Here’s to the next decade 🥂

[@Hannah_Lynch]

My Favorite Book of the Decade is definitely A Court of Mist and Fury. It was the first book I ever reread because I loved it so much, and I am so captivated by the world. Great video, Christine!! Can’t wait to see what next year and the next decade brings!!

[@hittycat]

The you I've never known has to be one of my favorites of the decade because the story and the characters are just so close to my heart.

[@Rocio-ru1zg]

same with fangirl! i always come back to it. 💖💖

[@valeriavargas5748]

When queen of shadows won, I’m telling you I SCREAMED

[@TheWordN3rd]

I feel like my book of the decade would probably be Mark of Athena, because not only is it my favorite book in my favorite series, it's made me so many friends.

[@paraslo3042]

I recently read the ToG series and queen of shadows is my favorite too!

[@sf-lo9wk]

Again but better- book of the decade!!! It’s the book I’ve related to soooo much on an amazing level! I can’t wait to see what u write next!! Happy Holidays!!!!

[@honeydew75]

okay but your turtleneck goes with your hair so well, iconic

[@ameliaceleste84]

My series of the decade is the Mercy Thompson series by Patrica Briggs! My mom got me to read this series and before that I usually never read unless it was for school but when I stepped into her world I was awakened to the awesome power books can have over us. It also allowed me to get closer to my mom and share a new thing with her: the love of books!

[@pripriflow]

YES!! The throne of glass series is so amazing!

[@pandacomebambuu]

I remember I came across your channel when Divergent series came out. Its 2020 and I came back for book recommendation!! Still great channel

[@nannnnners]

My book of the decade was Turtles All the Way Down and my series of the decade was Percy Jackson.

[@ReedElizabeth2]

It ends with us is definitely one of my top of the decade. Made me realize I deserved better in a bad relationship and gave me the strenght to leave!

[@EmilySmith-zx9ww]

for me, i only really started reading in this decade because i grew up in it😂but my favorite series would have to be harry potter because it has changed my life the most and is always like a comfort food book for me 💙💙i love u christine!!

[@Ray.500]

I cant believe this video is already here, this is a staple that always reminds me that it's the end of the year I cant believe it's almost 2020 like,,

[@samanthafarias3622]

My favorite series of the decade is the Mara Dyer books, I literally read them every year and they don’t get old 💖

[@Torsee]

Absolutely fabulously edited! What a blast! Great books to!

[@rattlethestars9918]

I’ll Give You The Sun is my fav stand alone BY FAR. I related to it so much and it destroyed me and built me back up again and it was wonderful. I’m also synesthetic so every book reading experience is colorful but every single fucking sentence in the book was exploding with color for me and I’ve read it seven times it’s perfect. Heir of Fire is fav series book tho.

[@athenarose5103]

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater has to be my favorite book of the decade (along with the rest of the series) because it was insanely influential on me as a person going through high school. I could see myself in all of the characters and I even picked my major in college based on my love of this book (history and english lol). Whenever I feel lonely or confused about life or nervous about the future I can always go back to that series and find comfort :')

[@aster_3188]

my series novel of the decade: A Court of Mist and Fury stand-alone: Radio Silence

[@toswingonastar]

Ooh Radio Silence looks interesting

[@H2ORocksMyWorld]

Verity is definitely my favorite book of the year, too. I couldn’t put it down, SO GOOD.

[@claire1489]

fav stand alone: call me by your name series: a court of mist and fury

[@paytonlewis3438]

Stand alone of the decade: To All the Boys I've Loved Before Series of the Decade: The Mortal Instruments

[@alyssaesper7313]

To all the Boys has 2 other books hhaha

[@cheesefrqg]

Please please please do a book talk on Defy Me And Restore Me by Taherah Mafi. They were both really great!

[@talfeiner216]

I'm sick to my senses (and have been since Sunday last week😑) but I started reading Again, but Better yesterday after having a really bad, solid hour, cry over how bad and alone I felt. But then I started reading your book and I was so ditracted by it, and so amazed by how much I related to to Shane's feelings, and on such a personal level that I almost completely forgot about my sroundings. You somehow managed to write a fun and light story that aslo tackles such hard and personal issues that I can barely see in other young and new adult books. I think your little introduction at the beginning was so spot on (and I haven't even finished the book). The more I delve into Shane's personal world, the more I see how it reflects not only you, but the whole mass of people dealing with these kinds of self doubts. I don't really know how to finish this comment (or how it got so long), but what I do know is how much I love your videos. Especially the "top books of 20__" ones. Great picks btw, QoS is also a favorite of mine.♡♡

[@TheJDSeibel]

this list is everything. THank you~~~!!!!! happy 2020!!!!

[@alexiaabrams9061]

Girl- thank you so much! I literally relate to you on so many levels, especially your love for Sarah J. Maas. If I ever met her, I would most probably cry and go into a 3 hour speech of how much her books make me feel. The Queen of Shadows is a beautiful work of art and trust me when I tell you that I had to watch all your book vlogs because they made me so much more connected to the world and especially listening to another person who feels the same way about your favorite books. So, thank you. Happy New Year and please let me know of any books that make you want to scream, shout, cry, laugh, and smile, those are always ones worth reading. My little recommendation from this year has to be, ughh so many hard choices, I think it's Bring Me Their Hearts by Sarah Wolf, also the most surprising had to be Winterspell by Claire Legrand. I hope you read them and let me know how you like them. All the best, Alexia

[@imiwren9040]

Song of Achilles was my book of the decade because it was my first step into adult books and kick started my love if historical fiction, I'm always thinking about it

[@wistikilit4778]

Even though I don’t have the same reading tastes (AT ALL) I love watching your videos... you’re such a mood !

[@sarahdobbi]

My book of the decade is all Sarah j Maas books😂

[@treweis1141]

Meh

[@seemashrivastava9835]

Can't agree more 😀

[@sophiegray6587]

Saaaame :D

[@Yourmother-gh7gk]

Sarah Dobbins haha lol same

[@melissateodola1887]

Throne of Glass is my favorite book of hers.

[@booksandbrushes4868]

My boy Shusterman at #2 😄 xx so proud! Xx Well done xtine for going since 2012!

[@geraldbro5067]

Gotta say that clockwork prince was my favourite of the decade

[@just_kels]

My favorite book of the decade for stand alone was Since You’ve Been Gone by Morgan Matson ! I can’t pick a series favorite, but probably it’s probably either Clockwork Princess or Throne of Glass! Ahhh I discovered PolandBananasBooks this decade ahh so grateful for her! SERIOUSLY changed my life forever with her book reviews!

[@cozynovelsoverload]

Totally agree with Queen of Shadows. EVERY PAGE IN THAT BOOK WAS A WHIRLWIND

[@summerrose9981]

Yes, been waiting for this video! :) Also, did you hear about the new covers for the Lunar Chronicles?

[@BookishlyBri]

Summer Rose That worries me😬. I love the series so I hope they’re good.

[@Marissa-sm8hf]

My book of the decade is definitely I’ll Give You the Sun!! I love it so much. I get so happy whenever I think about it.

[@joshwill3941]

Wow it feels like just last year I was watching the top books of 2018 video. ... Wait a second

[@SolorioMelanie]

I saved your video. I'm excited to check some of these books out. U look so good in that pumpkin top.

[@emmanuelasbon31]

Hay Christine, you should definitely try Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston....it's really really good...

[@nolakhalid7745]

I just ordered your book am so excited!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

ah thank you

[@elisabethmcdowell9724]

Again, But Better is definitely my top fav! Christine, it was AMAZINGGGG!!!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

THANK YOU ELISABETH

[@KitKatSam27]

Yayyyy!!! Coho made it twice!! I finished regretting you last week and I still can’t stop thinking about it ❤️

[@jordanmessy9749]

My book of the decade has to be The Host. And sure it came out a while ago but I hadn’t read it till this year and it really highlighted my life this year, I just loved it and connected to it so strongly

[@seemashrivastava9835]

Merry Christmas Christine🎅🍰⛄⛄☃️🎉 U really did a wonderful job choosing between Acomaf and QOS It was really hard for me to chose between Acomaf, KOA, QOS and the Clockwork Princess. My fav book of the decade is ACOMAF 🤩🤩🤩😍(coz of the Starfall part)

[@frukmel194]

I think my book of the decade would be A Court Of Mist And Fury by our queen Sarah J Maas. Probs for the reason of how much I related to Feyre and how much I loved her story of recovery that showed that no matter how bad your life may be, it will always get better. I’m still in a dark place, but ever since I discovered SJM and read ACOMAF, my life has become a lot better and I’m convinced I’ll eventually get my dream life to become a reality😁

[@kalebhoulel.3161]

I got Again but Better from B&N as a Christmas Gift and I cannot put it down. AMAZING book.

[@angshumanmondal6526]

Again But Better was a sublime read. It is surely my favorite book for all the years. 🎅 🌲 🎁 🤶 🎄 🎁 🎅 Merry Christmas

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

Thank you and merry Christmas!

[@angshumanmondal6526]

@@polandbananasBOOKS Thanks for replying.

[@kiraskase1755]

I saw your comment on one of jesses videos 😂

[@angshumanmondal6526]

@@kiraskase1755 Yes. I typed in here first. Lol

[@blainebrownfield3297]

Top favs of mine this year are the fault in our stars and your book I loved it so much! I cried at the end!!!

[@ohsoabby4689]

FANGIRL!!!! I reread Fangirl this year too and I will always love it! great list!!!!

[@kkmmrew]

I have to agree for the best book of the decade award. Queen of shadows really was my everything! Clockwork princess is a close second but sarah j maas was my obsession throughout the 2010s. I'm reading mark of athena right now and seeing that house of hades was a nomination got me very excited

[@joycerollins2582]

Red Rising! But I do love Throne of Glass a lot too!

[@elisabethprice4697]

Inheritance by Christopher Paolini is my book of the decade! for standalone it's Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand!

[@megan5985]

Throne of glass tho😍😍

[@kelseyjones9198]

I LOVE Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell! And A Court of Mist and Fury!!

[@ColinNasty]

Nice to know you haven't changed, last video I saw of yours was your bloodlines silver shadows book talk 😆 hi!:)

[@Nataliemcook]

My book of the decade is Six of Crows. It’s SO good and really got me back into reading fantasy again!

[@ejgamecock17]

Again but Better was definitely one of my faves!!! Man i loved that book

[@benparrish6157]

I can’t wait to read your book🤩

[@mixedberryfebreeze3844]

My book of the decade was 100% A Court of Mist and Fury. It helped me leave a toxic relationship and I’ll always be thankful for it

[@xx__maggieg_xx]

I read Again But Better over the summer whilst sitting on the beach lol, definitely one of the best books I read in 2019