Favourite Books I've Read in 2017

[@pagebypage1840]

Your third video in two days. I feel so blessed. SO blessed.

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

How is your editing always on point.. I swear....

[@carla_the_strange7234]

I am 25 and I still find fascinating middle grade books! Especially lately where every YA book I pick is a disappointment. I hope you have a great reading year!!! 😊

[@CapturedInWords]

Middle grade books are always the most imaginative!! Haha sadly I totally relate to being disappointed with most YA books -.- It seems like a lot of middle grade books are written better tbh. Thanks, have a great reading year as well!

[@SpookyBooReviews]

Hi! We love the Name of the Wind/Wise Man's Fear too, but the third book is taking foreeever!

[@CapturedInWords]

I knowww :/ I really wish the third one would come out soon!

[@TriumphalReads]

Glad to see some love for epic poetry. Beowulf is magnificent!

[@UniversoParticular]

I'm happy I just have found your channel...

[@CapturedInWords]

Universo Particular Thanks! I just subscribed to yours, great videos! :)

[@JasmineReads]

I also read The Wise Man's Fear this year and loved it! That is a great point about the musicality of the book, I also loved that. You read so many great fantasy books this year!

[@bookteafull]

I just finished the Mistborn trilogy and I absolutely LOVED the last book and how everything came together. I literally had to put the book down and give myself time to think about how superbly it was written. This trilogy will remain one of my all time favorites for sure.

[@aflowerthatcannotbebloomed]

I also read the wise man's fear (& the name of the wind) and definitely two of my favorite reads of 2017. And the way Rothfuss desribes music is just so beautiful. His writing is probably my favorite writing style. I have never read a book by Sanderson #theshame.

[@CapturedInWords]

They are such great books! Rothfuss has such a unique writing style, I just love it :) Sanderson is also a fantastic writer! His writing isn't as beautiful as Rothfuss's, but he has amazing ideas, characters, worlds, and magic systems ^_^ For sure one of my favourite authors

[@Peachsweets]

I never finished neverwhere but I definitely am getting around too it.

[@shaunpstitches]

Neverwhere was my first Gaiman too and still one of my favorite books. I plan to read Sanderson's Cosmere books this year, or at least get up to The Stormlight Archives.

[@CapturedInWords]

I'm hoping to get to Stormlight Archive this year as well. Neverwhere is really great, I can tell it's one I will want to reread at some point!

[@lucky66461]

I just read the first book in the mistborn trilogy because you talked so good of the series and holy mother of god!! I’m speechless about everything, I’m definitely going to read the others books!

[@CapturedInWords]

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I'm sure the next two won't disappoint! :)

[@WooperDoodle123]

I love the clip from Star Wars! I've hear such good things about Neverwhere, I really need to read it. I'm super excited to read The Mistbourn Trilogy, I just got the box set! I freaking love A Monster Calls!! So beautiful!!

[@CapturedInWords]

Hahaha it's always an appropriate time to throw in a Star Wars clip ;) I hope you have a lot of fun reading the MIstborn Trilogy!!! :D Happy reading!

[@jenniferdavis8539]

Who doesn't LOVE the King Killer Chronicles???

[@royaevereadsbooks]

I read A Monster Calls in 2017 and loved it as well! So beautiful.

[@janhavi1977]

The best books I read in 2017 include 1. The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson - This book was so good! It has the most unique way of fighting! And the characters were also so interesting and different. Not at all your usual YA stereotypes. Usually in books, the girl is the smart one, and the boy is the comic relief. But this was different. Some people might consider it to be slow, since there's more mystery-solving than action. But I would highly recommend it, because I think you would like it. 2. The Tintin Comics by Herge - Flight 714 is the best, in my opinion. 3. The Thirteen Clocks by James Thurber - It's a kid's book that's super funny and has great pictures. 4. Everyone's an Alien when you're an Alien too by Jomny Sun - Very cute graphic novel, but also very profound. You had a great list of books, and a great video!

[@CapturedInWords]

Ahhh I need to read The Rithmatist! You made it sound really interesting! I'll try to get to it this year, as I have it waiting for me on my shelf already :) Usually I'm quite patient with books and never really find them too slow, so I'm sure I will enjoy. I love Tintin! I've actually been thinking of picking up the comic collection someday as it's been so long since I've read one. Oooo I haven't heard of The Thirteen Clocks, I'll keep my eye out for it! And I've heard "Everyone's an Alien when you're an Alien too" is really funny! I'll have to read it sometime! Thanks for the recommendations! I'm really interested in reading all the ones you mentioned! ^_^

[@iLiviesimone]

Oh don't mind me just watching one of your videos from *months* ago LOL I just started Mistborn today though and from the first few pages I could tell I was in for a good time

[@CapturedInWords]

Hahaha thanks for watching! Mistborn is awesome, hope you enjoy reading it!

[@sarahsbookshelves6054]

This favorites list is legit my "to read in 2018 list" ❤️

[@ammalyrical5646]

yass on the shades of magic series. You pointed exactly at the reason why I did not love them as much as everyone else seems to love them (they still feel quite YA to me). I still read the trilogy twice this year, because some of the scenes and stuff that happens are just so cool. I have the same issue a little bit with Mistborn (plus the fact you already know that I predicted parts of the ending pretty early on and kinoff felt the rest of the ending, ending coming). My fave of 2017 was Anatomy of a darkened heart by Christie Stratos. My god, that book is dark and eerie. And such an accurate portrayal of abuse I got triggered (this is positive btw, it means she got her shit right). For a book of just over 200 pages, it packs so much and is such a good character exploration. More people should read it. Support some indie authors

[@CapturedInWords]

I actually was under the impression that the darker shades of magic series was YA, until someone informed me that it was adult while I was reading the second book XD It definitely feels very YA! Yess I remember you mentioning that about Mistborn, I personally didn't get that feeling in Mistborn but I totally respect your opinion :) Anatomy of a darkened heart sounds really interesting! It's always good to support an indie author ^_^

[@ammalyrical5646]

Captured in Words I always love coming across books no-one is talking about and then those books turn out to be very surprising (very good it amazing, or just totally unexpected). Happened several times to me last year. ☺

[@TheBookTuber]

You had a really good reading year! I’m glad you read A Monster Calls - I love that story but never finished the book! agggh

[@CapturedInWords]

Thanks! A Monster Calls has a great ending, I would definitely recommend finishing it if you get the time! ^_^

[@gabrielteixeira4237]

And my wish list is growing up... I like your videos man, nice channel!

[@CapturedInWords]

Haha thanks! :)

[@diamondintheroughcut]

I'm not surprised you loved Beowulf and the Arthurian tale since you're so into fantasy. That's pretty much where it started (along with Homer). I'm enjoying your videos.

[@CapturedInWords]

I've only read a bit of Homer, I should really take the time to read more. And thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying them! :)

[@bluemelos]

Great list of books, last year was not a good year for my readings, i've read like 7 books, 7 good ones but still 7... this year i'll change that. I already started this change because we are 5 days into 2018 and i've read 1 book already hahah... i really liked discovering your channel in the end of 2017, keep up with the good work.

[@CapturedInWords]

It's a good thing they were 7 good books at least! Great job on finishing 1 already! I like how pumped you sound for reading more in 2018. Thanks! I'm glad you found my channel :)

[@ilovezuko80]

My two favorite books this year were We Are The Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson and Beartown by Fredrik Backman. Apparently I talk about them a lot because my phone predicted every word. Theyre not for everyone though because they get pretty dark.

[@CapturedInWords]

I've heard a lot about We Are The Ants, Beartown also sounds interesting! I'll have to check them out :)

[@melbindsfics]

Great Favorite books. A monster Calls is just such and amazing book. Really love Brandon Sanderson book. Hopefully this year I can complete reading all his books. I think I just need 4 or 5.

[@CapturedInWords]

That's a great goal, to read the rest of Brandon Sanderson's books this year! I think the next series I read by him will be the Stormlight Archive, as I've heard amazing things!

[@melbindsfics]

Captured in Words it’s so good. I need to read the latest in the series.

[@aeiwer]

I've just finished reading "and then there were none" by Agatha Cristie. I like it a lot more than "murder on the orient express". Give it a chance someday if you haven't read it yet!

[@CapturedInWords]

Ana Wertheimer Haha it's funny because when filming I actually mentioned how the only other Agatha Christie book I've read is And Then There Where None, but I ended up cutting that part out XD Yess I think I like that one better then Orient Express as well! ^_^

[@rachelschaefer9508]

Ana Wertheimer yepp I agree with you I like And Then There Were None a lot more than Murder on the Orient Express, but they were both really great in my opinion!

[@JuliaSapphire]

Ouu I gotta read Neverwhere, it sounds awesome! A Monster Calls yesss! Your editing and video quality tho😍👏

[@CapturedInWords]

I think you would like Neverwhere! And thanks! :D

[@alexschaap8390]

I would like to recommend Six of Crows and Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo. It's a great duology where a crew of incredibly skilled teenagers attempt an impossible heist. There is an interesting magic system, with an exploration of how non-magic users react to and interact with magic in their world.

[@strawbreetv]

This is such a great selection of books! :)

[@RhinoViper]

Neverwhere was just ok for me. It's been a few years since I read it so I may read it again but I've got a ton of books I haven't read that I really want to, so that re-read may still be a ways off.

[@ironrainofbooks274]

Honestly the most books I've read is for school 😅. I mean I did read Vampire Diaries I really liked it. I ment to finish Wheel of time but school haha. Your list actually help me to add more what I'm gonna read this year ^-^.

[@CapturedInWords]

I can completely relate, school can be pretty rough as far as giving you extra time to read for fun -.- There was some years where I actually read nothing besides school requirements. Hopefully you'll manage to find some great reads this year!! I'm still keeping an eye out for A Wizard of Earth Sea ^_^

[@anothergirlinthecrowd5086]

These are gonna be my 2018 tbr-priority!

[@CapturedInWords]

Good plan! :D

[@TerrigenCrystal]

Beowulf is brilliant!!! I really want to read Tolkien's translation. Love Sir Gowan as well.

[@CapturedInWords]

Yesss I want to read Tolkien's translation as well!

[@LoriDawson]

Loved the Shades of Magic series overall. Though, I was not a fan of A Gathering of Shadows 😅.

[@CapturedInWords]

Yeaaa the pacing was really off with that one :/

[@MeghanReads]

You neeeeeeed to read the second era mistborn books! I just read them in December and they were soooooo good and fun to read.

[@CapturedInWords]

I ordered the first book in the second era! Still waiting for it to arrive, but I'm excited to start it! I'm glad to know they are good! :D

[@MeghanReads]

Captured in Words wax and Wayne Re such great characters, and it's so awesome to see how Sanderson world has evolved. I hope you'll enjoy it!

[@hanabanana8028]

a monster calls was one of my favourite books of 2016 and the movie was great as well. i read adsom this year and really liked it except for lila :/ but my goal is to finish the rest of the series this year 👍🏽

[@CapturedInWords]

Hannah A Monster Calls!

[@chrissybooksandberries]

Haha, Neil Gaimans version of Alice in Wonderland. I really wanna read The Doldrums now.

[@MrHey24]

Please watch "A Monster Calls"! :) Is actually one of my favorite book-to-movie adaptations, the book was also my favorite read in 2017. The Kingkiller Chronicles are amazing as well. And I agree with ADSOM, I haven´t read the two sequels yet but I definitely think that the first book reads like YA. Great Video by the way, I think I should check out The Doldrums and Mistborn this year! :)

[@CapturedInWords]

I'll make a mental note to watch "A Monster Calls" as soon as possible! :) I'm really curious to see how the movie is! The Doldrums and the Mistborn series are great choices! Thanks :D

[@rebeccacutler9291]

Have you read any books by Terry Goodkind sword of truth series first book is : Wizards first rule, I've read it six time's

[@WilliamFrancisco91]

A monster calls was in my top 10 of books of 2016, it's a nice book, and the movie was nice too. My favorite book of 2017 was "The Couple next door" by Shari Lapena, it's a thriller, and I really liked that book, if one day you read it I would like to know your opinion. Hope you have a really nice year :D big hugs

[@CapturedInWords]

I've never heard of "The Couple Next Door" but I looked up the synopsis and it sounds really interesting! If I ever read it I will for sure put up a video :)

[@HardbackHaven]

I read Elantris & the Mistborn trilogy in 2017 and I’m totally hooked! Hoping to read the rest of his Cosmere books in 2018. I read The Name of the Wind this year this year too. I want to read The Wise Man’s Fear this year too but hoping for a publication date for book 3 first! Wishful thinking probably... 😭 I’m buddy reading A Conjuring of Light right now and we were just talking about how they feel YA! I love Schwab but it feels a little lackluster coming from The Hero of Ages.

[@CapturedInWords]

Ahhh I forgot about Elantris!! I might read that this year :) You read some great books in 2017! Sadly there's still no news on the 3rd Kingkiller book :( It would be nice if he surprised us and had it published this year. The Wise Man's Fear is really good, I even find it to be better then the first in many ways. Glad you agree with how A Conjuring of Light feels YA! I actually thought the series was a YA series until someone informed me it was Adult halfway through the second book XD

[@Solar_flame_event]

I'm reading Vicious by V.E. Schwab and i love it! It's a kind of X-men story.

[@CapturedInWords]

Oooo I love X-men! I'll have to read Vicious at some point!

[@awkwardbooknerd8904]

Reading several books at the same time is one of my major problems as well 😅Mistborn was my favourite read for 2017, and neverwhere was a fun read and definitely reminds me of Alice in wonderland.

[@bramcnudde7299]

Reading lots of books at the same time can be hard. Also finding the time ..

[@CapturedInWords]

Yesss finding the time is another difficulty -.-

[@michaelbooklion7824]

You bested me by 1, I read 22!

[@joycerollins5651]

Ok so A Monster Calls is by Patrick Ness..... not Rothfuss. I’m sure you already know that.

[@changnesia1044]

The first 23 seconds are a summary of my life hahahaha

[@felipecorpuz2476]

October 2018. Didn't you just say that you'll stop that habit?

[@oana-mariauliu5828]

I think it's Gawain, not Gaiwin. :p

[@CapturedInWords]

Yeaah probably, I butcher a lot of pronunciations sometimes XD

[@TheReadingWerewolf]

Neil Gaiman version of Alice in Wonderland!?? Excuse me, I need to run to the bookstore real quick.

[@CapturedInWords]

It's a really great read! :D

[@GalaxyElfJess]

This is slightly weird but your voice sounds almost exactly like The Starry Night Reader's, I can hardly tell them apart 😂 you guys kinda look alike too lol just a weird thing 😂

[@GalaxyElfJess]

I take that second part back, you look nothing alike 😂😂

[@CapturedInWords]

Oh wow, we do sound pretty similar! XD

[@rachelschaefer9508]

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