FAVORITE BOOKS OF 2019!!

[@JohnVKaravitis]

Katherine Arden - The Winter of the Witch Taylor Jenkins - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Scott Lynch - The Lies of Locke Lamora Christelle Dabos - The Missing of Clairedelune Stuart Turton - The 7-1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Robert Jackson Bennett - The City of Stairs Leigh Bardugo - Ninth House Cinda Williams Chima - Deathcaster Neal Shusterman - The Toll N. K. Jemisin - The Fifth Season

[@d.masson7828]

Thanks m8

[@bee-air]

Really appreciate the book titles. Thank you 💕

[@lucyharcourt5121]

I love how you describe books because you give a really clear picture of the book. Seriously, ALL the books I've picked up because of your videos have been 5 star reads because you describe books so well and I can easily think "ooh, this book is FOR ME" or "nah, I don't think I'll like it" - thank you so much for all your wonderful videos! I hope you have a brilliant new year!

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

My poor Amazon card. My wallet literally has a black hole now

[@Baphomets_Kid]

I mean... libraries... are a thing that exist........

[@alb0zfinest]

Dr. Cool Late Capitalism has really done a number on people. Mass consumerism and addictions to anything. Books, shows, sugar, coffee, clothing, electronics etc. Trying to fill the void with externalities, while always craving entertainment or escape. Literally barely properly having time to think.

[@jennifermarea8011]

I read almost all of my books from the library. If you something isn't absolutely essentially to living and you have debt or don't have the money do buy it then you shouldn't buy it. It's literally that simple.

[@noelkempster]

My solution to this is to support my local library and THEN if I really love a book and I want to own a fresh beautiful copy to hold and stare at all day, then I buy that book. Because I relate: THERE ARE TOO MANY BOOKS AND THEY COST SO MUCH MONEY!!! And I don’t want to waste my money on books I won’t necessarily be obsessed with.

[@stickypickle349]

Miriam Kempster I DO THIS TOO

[@sleepysapph]

Obsessed with your earrings!!! I haven’t even finished the video yet but I already know I’m going to get so many good book recs from this!! Happy Holidays!!!

[@PeruseProject]

Thank you!! Hope you have a wonderful holiday yourself!

[@sappho1939]

My favs of the year - 1. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo 2. The Book Thief 3. The Infernal Devices series 4. Here lies Daniel Tate 5.The woman in the window 6. Radio Silence

[@danielmetroka410]

Always happy to see you talk about Cinda Williams Chima, I feel like she's never talked about on booktube!

[@SheraAtBookWhispers]

Agreed!!!

[@bethbutscher7308]

Just finished The Missing of Clairdelune and LOVED IT! It hurts my heart that I have to wait for the translation of the third book, but I have to thank you for mentioning the book months ago. It is one of my favorite series now!

[@connorkemp6895]

You should definitely read the Skulduggery Pleasant series. I’ve never seen it on booktube, but it’s a middle grade to young adult book about sorcerers and fantastical creatures. It’s extremely witty and sarcastic and the characters are funny. The series is really big, but it gets better and better as the plot develops and gets really intriguing. I think the series is really underrated and I love it.

[@thelibrarianofalexandria6200]

I have talked about it, but booktube is huge, my booktube channel is not. Skulduggery pleasant is A GREAT SERIES!

[@sabrina.lnd95]

I'm still on book one (have been for what feels like years which is my fault and not at all the book's fault) and I absolutely love it. The characters are interesting, the dialogue is witty and the setting is fantastic!

[@thelibrarianofalexandria6200]

@@sabrina.lnd95 yes Skulduggery is one of my all time fave series. My one and only complaint is that the later books in the series get seriusly scary.

[@readingrapunzel5092]

I LOVE Skulduggery! I read the first 9 books in January and then bought the next three in June (still have to get to them soon!)! 😁

[@lindsaym7265]

Winter of the Witch made it to my Best of 2019 as well! Love seeing this series getting the love it deserves!!!!

[@Juliasoneika]

Hello! I don't normally leave comments, but decided to this. Thank you very much for the great advice, it is increasingly hard to find books that sort of make me forget everything and read, but you actually gave me like 3-4 of my new favorites. Love your videos because you can clearly see that you care about the books you are talking about and that you really read them. Thank you for creating this, you got me through the first panic of the whole COVID-19 situation. Wishing you best of luck!

[@saschabookishowl6073]

The Winter of The Witch was my favorite read of 2019, I love that series so much. You made me really excited/intruiged to pick up A Winter's Promise!

[@haven4470]

I love you and your channel! I hope you continue to grow and prosper in 2020!

[@PeruseProject]

I really appreciate that! Cheers to 2020!

[@sash4204]

i love these videos-one might love a book, give it a five star rating, and say it’s one of the best. but one also might love a book and give it a three point five star rating, and still say it’s one of the best. it’s interesting to see the difference :)

[@juliettet.5133]

So glad you loved The missings of Clairedelune! I’ve read this book series in French and in some way seeing it on an American booktube channel (especially yours) makes me so happy💕

[@kylajoy7591]

If you haven’t already read Six of Crows, if you enjoyed the lies of Lock Lomora sounds very similar! HIGHLY recommend, it’s one of my favorites!!

[@saravallejo3399]

Okay, I was adding recommendation to my TBR list throughout the video, but now I KNOW they'll be good because you capped it off with The Broken Earth trilogy, which, in my humble opinion, was a masterpiece. Definitely going to subscribe now!

[@doveknight]

I think the reason that The Mirror Visitor is so refreshing for YA,is that it actually wasn't written to be YA haha but I love this series and i'm so happy it got translated !

[@DecimalD_]

My Favorites of 2019: - Foundryside (Robert Jackson Bennet) - The Outsider (Stephen King) - Muse of Nightmares (Laini Taylor) - City of Stairs (Robert Jackson Bennet) - The Institute (Stephen King) - Thunderhead (Neal Shusterman) - Red Rising (Pierce Brown) - The Fifth Season (N.K Jemisin) - Three Body Problem (Cixin Liu) - Supermarket (Bobby Hall)

[@jenlgreen]

Yes!!! The Broken Earth Trilogy was AMAZING!! My favorite read this year!!

[@basicbaroque]

Best books I've read in a very long time. ❤️ Love the Broken Earth Trilogy!

[@taylorrobinson1146]

Fabulous video! I love how articulate and thorough you are when conveying your thoughts about the books you loved this year. My favorite books I’ve read this year are definitely the Winternight trilogy by Katherine Arden; those books broke my heart and made me fall in love with fantasy all over again!

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I feel like Evelyn is on so many people’s lists!

[@sarafina1263]

Haha which one!

[@monicamunkhtur545]

Just read it, would highly recommend it! No wonder people are putting it on their to read lists.

[@sshassh]

It’s on my fav of the year list too! Loved it!

[@TheDailyDanny]

UGH FINALLY SOME RECOMMENDATIONS FROM MY FANTASY QUEEN ❤️

[@justanotherkatherine8382]

I read the fifth season this year as well! Definitely one of the best series of the last couple years. The worldbuilding and the attention to detail in the tiniest descriptions about how life and culture would work in this environment are insane. N.K. Jenisin truly is a genius when it comes to magic systems, cultural and geographical world-building and complicated but authentic relationships between characters. Thank you for talking about it. 5/5 would recommend to everyone.

[@lr2ldn]

That's it! I've got to read The Fifth Season. It's been on my radar for so long.

[@laurakindle5356]

I've heard several different descriptions of Ninth House from various Booktubers, but this is the first time it has actually sounded like an interesting book.

[@amusicalbookworm]

I never miss a Regan video, and I definitely would not dream of missing this one! You read lots of good books this year! Thank you for providing the world with your great content!

[@IdonotwantaUtubename]

Is that a copy of "the hand on the wall" behind you?! Can't wait for it to be out at the end of January!

[@saramarx4604]

I love the way you talk with your hands, it makes watching your videos even more entertaining!

[@marinemmmj]

I looved this video! You are so good at summarising books, I’m always impressed! City Of Stairs and The Fifth Season are in my tbr list because of you, can’t wait to read them 😊

[@selena7101]

I'm always so happy to see Christelle Dabos in English booktube channel/ instagram account 🥰 I'm French and this is one of my favorite fantasy serie !

[@shreyanikil]

Wait, is that The Hand on the Wall I see on the shelf? I am jealous.

[@alyssacalloway3793]

Shreya Nikil omg same!!

[@noname-ju1jq]

OMG I want it now 😢

[@aarnaspages1401]

broekfkkdfk i’m crying

[@NicoleFoti]

Oh! I read the 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. It was kind of hard for me to get into but really liked the whole middle part of it.

[@avsambart]

City of Stairs!!! I remember reading the arc and loving it. I need to continue the series. So glad a big booktuber finally read and started talking about it.

[@NeilBruder]

I typically not a YA or modern fantasy reader (nothing against either to be clear) but your description of the The Missing of Clair de lune sounded so intriguing. I can’t wait to give it a try.

[@imalyzathymia]

I could not even wrap up my head with how eloquent and spontaneous you casually talk to these fantasy books you have dived in this year. I hate to admit that fantasy books sometimes become tedious to me that's why I don't usually read a lot fantasy books and I know it's ashamed! Lol. I only read few fantasy books over the years. But this year, I'm planning to try harder and persevere. Just that, sometimes it's hard for me to imagine and really get into the world these authors come up with because english aint my first language and it can be difficult at times to keep everything intact while trying hard to understand and immerse myself into the world. You know what I mean?! But this year, i want to go overboard of my comfort zone and try harder. 💛

[@rahmahmeligy301]

These are one of my favorite videos to watch!!!

[@PeruseProject]

SAMMEEEE

[@shreyanikil]

You look so beautiful, Reagan!

[@patriciacabigao7575]

Now I want to read The Lies of Locke Lamora. Thank you Regan!

[@meganbarrett7178]

Omg! How do hav a copy of the hand on the wall!

[@desireejuarez7673]

I’ve been holding off on Evelyn Hugo & now I’m so convinced 😭 I love Daisy Jones so..:

[@kayotic-]

Yes! So much love for Locke Lamora and the Fifth season! I picked up the fifth season at half price books not knowing anything about the series and read it that way and wow man! Really excited to get my hands on the rest of the series.

[@1XTREMEGIRL]

I am 7 mins in and I have to stop to tell you how Gorgeous you look in that green blouse. So there, done! Now, returning to finish this oh- so- awesome vlog. You are making me get out of my comfort zone and actually read some of these books. Thnx for being so beautiful- in and out. Love ya...

[@Lumen99]

Finally someone else who loves The Toll. It's my favorite of the trilogy and everybody else either thought it was too slow or didn't like the ending.

[@arksine]

Interesting books! Especially the 7 1/2 deaths, the toll (series), ninth house and the fifth season. All going straight to my TBR. So in return, I give you one recommendation: The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino is a murder mystery novel which has left me shocked and heartbroken. It is a brilliant story, and doesn't exactly follow the detective's perspective. Something tells me you'll enjoy it. Also, tell us more about the Gentlemen bastards series when you're done because I'm reading them right now 😅

[@Rather-Be-Reading]

First booktuber I've found that has recommended Cinda Williams, instantly subscribed!

[@ilsenleon2378]

My favorite reads of 2019 (in no particular order except for top 3): Don’t Date Rosa Santos With the Fire on High The Art of French Kissing The Song of Achilles Six of Crows The Hate U Give When the Moon Was Ours Hunting Prince Dracula Wanderlost The Wicked King Speak: The Graphic Novel Blanca and Roja Clockwork Princess Three Dark Crowns There, There Red, White and Royal Blue The Diviners Piecing Me Together The Devouring Gray Also I did read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo this year and it was really good but in my opinion, the hype kinda ruined my experience so it’s not my favorite but it is really good.

[@annabannana1161]

Watching your videos make me want to read every second of the day.keep doing what you are doing 😁love youuuu sooo much❤️❤️❤️

[@foolinyou]

The best books that I have read in 2019 are Beartown & Us Against You by Fredrik Backman. It was freakin amazing and I also think about it A LOT. I love the books so much and it become one of my fav series instantly. If you haven't read it, you definitely should. I think you'd like it.

[@NekoNya12]

The Winter Of the Witch sounds really good, love the book cover!

[@TaylorRaeBooks]

The Broken Earth trilogy was definitely my favorite books of the year. Thank you soooo much for recommending them.

[@sofievb1994]

I loved the 7 husbands of Evelyn Hugo, I read it this year (:

[@yourlocalseokjinstan6681]

When I tell you I clicked so fast 💨😂 and lucky some of these are on my tbr so I might get around to reading them☺️!!!

[@PeruseProject]

Yesssss happy reading!

[@silverplim]

Straight off the bat, the first two books you mentioned are also my faves lol. We have similar tastes and I look forward to filling up my to-read list with books you've read!

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

This year at least 30 percent of my bookshelf was filled because of ur recs and I think I'll end up buying more by the end of the video🤣. It's going to happen

[@_reveux]

i have had the broken earth trilogy on my shelf in its entirety for over two years now! basically since the third one came out, and i still haven’t picked it up. might as well give it a go in 2020! and i’m so happy to see so many people reading and loving the gentleman bastard sequence! i have convinced two of my closest friends to read it this year and it’s been wonderful. some of my favourites of the year have been beartown by fredrik backman, nevermoor by jessica townsend, the priory of the orange tree by samantha shannon and the miseducation of cameron post!

[@BookGyalMagic]

I absolutely loved 'Ninth House' and the reviews were definitely polarizing, but I'm so glad I checked it out for myself.

[@HeathersBookReview]

Ninth House is definitely on my list! Love seeing what made everyone's top list for 2019. Didn't have any books in common, but have a ton of recommendations now ;)

[@SezenSever]

In turkish culture and Folklore we have this Charakter called 7 kocalı Hürmüz (Hürmüz with 7husbands). she is an ottoman lady who has 7 different men as her husband and she has different personalities for these men and she basically plays them :D this book called seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo reminded me of this tale, which I was told from an early age. We even have songs dedicated to this character and also A MOVIE. which takes place in a small ottoman village i guess just outside İstanbul.

[@alisonrobertson9110]

I loved A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness!

[@laurenab]

Shadow of Night has been one of my favourite books for the last 2 years. The trilogy as a whole is great and I loved Times Convert as well.

[@bernadettemaroun9568]

Yes, I loved the All souls trilogy, by Deborah Harkness from start to finish

[@andhisnosestuckinabook9171]

Absolutely could not agree more with "The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo" Total 5* Read I have had "Scythe" on my shelf for over a year I really need to read it! Thank you for all the amazing recommendations :)

[@PeruseProject]

Enjoy!

[@_sarathedreamer]

I spy the hand on the wall on your bookshelf and I’m so jealous 👀💕

[@lipstickandbourbon2027]

Skyward by Brandon Sanderson; Book of the Ancestor Trilogy by Mark Lawrence; The Nevernight Chronicles by Jay Kristoff; Sadie by Courtney Summers

[@skye5760]

Aaaaannnd time to add a few more books to my already huge list. Can’t wait for Christmas this year lol. I hope you have a great holiday!!

[@preenak3496]

The purpose of this video was for me to run to a book store immediately having finished it, and spending way too much money! Lol! (I have to admit I did buy a bunch of Harry Potter stuff which was not mentioned here, so technically it’s not your fault) 😂😛

[@basicbaroque]

Subscribed! It's refreshing to find someone on KZbin that has similar taste in books as I do. 😁

[@graceadams554]

I also really loved ninth house!!

[@PeruseProject]

so good!

[@themugglebookworm8799]

The seven husbands of Evelyn hugo was my favorite read of 2019 as well!

[@c.3259]

Sounds like the life of Elisabeth Taylor

[@itsmariaa18]

I started Scythe because everyone on Goodreads is going crazy over The Toll and so far I loooove this series. You totally convinced me about Fifth Season and I'll add it to my 200 booK TBR list hahaha

[@Sky-fz7ku]

Only 200? That's some weak numbers you got there 😂 Or strong control 💁😂

[@xoHAUTEGLiTTERS]

I could listen to you talk about favorite book recs all day

[@LamentaFortuna]

I also read City of Stairs and loved it. I feel like its criminally under-rated. I can't wait to read the other two books in the series and then Foundryside in 2020.

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

I was really excited for this video💕

[@PeruseProject]

I hope you enjoy!

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

@@PeruseProject I always do. I've been a big fan of ur recs and especially ur cozy weekend vlogs for more than a year now that somehow my weekend feels incomplete without them💕

[@carinebouton1919]

I am on the last 4th book of A mirror visitor ( in French). The 3rd book is excellent too and end on a cliffhanger. I love her writing and the way Dabos is able to describe her world and characters is incredible. I loved book 2 because of the world described and the interaction between the characters. The seven husbands of E is on my list.

[@gracie9658]

What did you think of book 4 ? I know opinions about the book itself and the ending have been very diverse.

[@thediaryofabookaholic]

This year was a big audiobook since i got Libby on my phone i listen to them while doing chores and playing video games, so more reading is done and for once i got over 100 books in a year and got to a lot of books sooner then i would of without it

[@alyssaoh]

I commented in a previous video how I bought The Fifth Season a long time ago 'cause it sounded intrigue but joined my growing stack of TBR books. And when Regan started talking about it I thought I'd finally pick it up and love it as much as her. But 60 pages in and I'm just not hooked. BUT seeing her rave about it again, and I guess I'll continue with it. (Plus it's quite literally the only book I have on hand for me to read.)

[@benjaminbufton3696]

you should check out The Licanius Trilogy by James Islington 1. The Shadow of What Was Lost 2. An Echo of Things to Come 3. The Light of All That Falls a surprisingly detailed fantasy series, that gets better with each book.

[@jessicar.6268]

I am finishing the broken earth trilogy now and loving it. All thanks to you.

[@joanadslv8995]

The Missing of Clairedelune (La passe miroir in French) is the best book ! It’s very very famous in France ! We talk a lot about it here

[@carolinetaylor3069]

I’m reading Cinda Williams Chima’s books really really soon! I’m so excited!

[@mariachirica4377]

waitwaitwaitwait..... is that the hand on the wall on your bookshelf?? i am so jelous..

[@f3rn436]

Above your head is the wof books!!!!(I think)those where the books that made me a book lover

[@edsgirl9290]

Your outfit!! Gurrrrll 😍😍👏👏

[@PeruseProject]

Thank youuuuuu

[@MichParker]

I definitely need to read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo! It sounds so freaking good! 🙌🏻

[@AvalonCameron]

I will definitely check out the Fifth Season. You made it sound Amazing! Have you read Sky in the Deep? I loved that one SO MUCH! Highly recommend that one.

[@MrGabrielpana]

Read Sixty Days by Hernan Jaen , 5 stars

[@supershinhwa]

Another great video! 👏🏼❤️ Read and love most of the books on your list too! And I’ve just started The Red Rising series this year and LOVING every book I’ve read so far! It’s so so good that I highly recommend IG you haven’t read it yet

[@nataliaweronikapetersson3425]

I have read many of the books you talk about here and I agree with The Seven Husbands, The 7 and 1/2 deaths, The Scythe Trilogy, The Broken Earth Trilogy as being top notch. Did not care for The Lies of Locke Lamora, I found it a tedious read to be honest. Ninth House and The Bear and the Nightingale are on my TBR list for January, hopefully at least 4 stars there. My 5 stars/4.5 stars this year apart from the ones mentioned are The Invisible Women, Recursion, Nevernight Trilogy and Circe.

[@salomekekelia1508]

What is the first book in The Winter of the Witch books? I really want to read it now. It sound fantastic and I would love to read about folkelore I grew up hearing in my home country of Georgia

[@BaileeWalsh]

Regan, do you have a video that's like an overview or guide about Cinda Williams Chima's books? If not, you should consider making one.

[@janalerm1222]

The video I've been waiting for 😍

[@HannahgoestoAmerica]

Basically added all of those books to my amazon card 😂🙏🏼

[@nicoleeverett1696]

Ninth House was really good, I also enjoyed it. I love the Seven Realms series, one of my favorites. And I'm now reading the Lies of Locke Lamora right now. Great video

[@shilpachagi7206]

I thought you were gonna add keeper of the lost cities 🤧

[@ReadByAndy]

I’m having anxiety over Tower of Dawn and Kingdom of Ash being in the wrong order on that shelf 😂

[@nerdycassidy]

Read a page every time she says “basically” 💓😂

[@jessicabarrameda9342]

Have you read Yvonne Woon's Dead Beautiful?? You should try it..It's kind of underrated but believe me, the story's amazing.

[@heroruiz1725]

I'm on the last book in the faithful and the fallen series. I have to say that this is my most favorite fantasy series i have ever read

[@peehusharma9977]

I see hand on the wall at the back.. I am sobbing. I want that

[@evangelinestars5475]

Shook that Brandon Sanderson didn’t make it!?!?! What!??!? I thought you were loving it!

[@SamanthaPlansandReads]

Everyone else is talking about favorite books, and I’m over here staring at that copy of Hand on the Wall casually laying on your shelf like it’s nothing 😂 It’s one of, if not my most anticipated release of 2020!

[@lilamae3308]

YES

[@avapaull3814]

I know, right?! I need it NOW!!

[@peehusharma9977]

Me too sis, I'm almost in tears

[@readbymarta2781]

i read the winternight trilogy because of you and i consider that one of the best decisions of my life