Reading popular 2022 books ✨ (according to goodreads)

[@tinadoesntreadthatmuch]

The commentary about last names is actually pretty relevant! My cousin changed her last name when she got married but then she’s divorced and was hesitant about changing her last name again because she was afraid it would mess up her career because she’s a scientist and it’s actually pretty useful to have all of your work published under the same name 😅 she eventually changed her last name but when she married for the second time, she didn’t change the surname anymore 😅

[@Sugarskullsandbookhauls]

I kept my last name when I got married and you would have thought I killed the pope with how everyone reacted 😂 I have a lot of pride in the things I accomplished under my name and it just never felt right to trade it out just because I got married

[@gabbyreads]

Good for you!!! 🤩

[@desireemclaughlin1455]

One of my favorite things about Emily St. John Mandel’s books is how they’re connected to each other. Characters/storylines from Station Eleven and The Glass Hotel come up again in this book and she does in a way that is nuanced enough that they work on their own, but they really enrich each other at the same time.

[@katelinkeeney8903]

Yes 👍 last night in Montreal is my favorite by her.

[@desireemclaughlin1455]

@@katelinkeeney8903 ooh, I haven’t read that one yet! It was available on Libby so I snagged it.

[@ssd1453]

I love her writing as well. Thanks for the recommendation I have to pick that one up as well!

[@everydaylifewithkat]

So happy to hear you enjoyed Lessons in Chemistry. I just picked it up from my library today, and now I’m more excited to read it this week

[@gabbyreads]

Ahhh hope you enjoy it!

[@JanAgaton]

embracing the day is one of my 2023 goals too! i've been getting up early & staying up late so each day feels forever long & i feel satisfied & fulfilled with my life lol

[@gabbyreads]

I love that 😍🤩

[@kathleenmulvihill7801]

These are my favorite videos of yours…when you pick a few books to read and get SOOO EXCITED ABOUT THEM 🎉🎉😄

[@plantobebooked-Alicia_Allen]

Tank in the scene on the bed when you are talking about Lessons in chemistry CRACKED ME UP!! (30:59 mark). He is at attention just looking at the camera. SO GOOD!

[@taras3379]

also i am cackling at Tank in the background at 31:47

[@aidinlove1]

I LOVED The Hacienda… one of my faves of last year. Gave me all the spooky vibes. Just FYI “Padre” is Father in Spanish so thats not his name ☺️

[@sagieaesir13]

also the h is silent haha

[@lisabscreativeworld9238]

Lol..i was thinking the same thing..

[@deniseheins2133]

Black Cake is so good! There are a lot of characters to keep up with and it's slow in parts but I liked it.

[@skyofdiamonds3058]

I’m picking up Lessons in Chemistry next! Glad to hear you loved it!!

[@eviechatsandchapters]

Seriously, what can bring more serotonin than seeing a notification for a new upload from Gabby!? ❤❤❤

[@gabbyreads]

Aw thank you 🥹🥹💕

[@hooklineandinker]

Sea of Tranquility was magical ✨

[@erinweeks2915]

I'm so glad you enjoyed Lessons in Chemistry! It was one of my 2022 faves

[@emilyjones1901]

I didn’t expect to love Sea of Tranquility as much as I did, I very nearly DNF’ed. I agree it was very confusing but the way it all came together at the end had me shoook. And the writing was beautiful too 🥰

[@JanAgaton]

okokok adding Lessons in Chemistry to my february tbr 'cause I bought it at the end of the year & just need to get to it!!

[@gabbyreads]

Ahh I hope you enjoy it! 😍

[@kelceyblue1402]

I was on the edge of my seat waiting to hear you rave about Lessons in Chemistry. I was hoping you would love it! Definitely my favorite book of last year!

[@adelag1289]

Love your Rose Apothecary shirt! I have it and it’s one of my favorites ❤ Great video!!

[@suzy8109]

I fall in love with Tank just a little bit more every time I watch one of your reading vlogs. He is so adorable. Hope your 2023 has started well Gabby. 💕

[@paperbacksgalore]

omg I’m excited! The only book I haven’t read in this vlog is Lessons in Chemistry but I really liked all the others!!

[@janisjay]

the Fabelmans is sooooo good!! glad you loved it🥹

[@sharonhill6184]

Lessons in Chemistry is one I’ve been thinking about adding to my TBR list, but wasn’t sure if I’d like it. Now I’ll definitely be adding it and reading it soon. Thanks for another great reading vlog, Gabby. Love watching these 😊

[@AleSchwartzman]

Lessons in Chemistry is one of my last year favorites books!!! Loved it ✨

[@beccamiller1078]

AHHH I’m so glad you loved Lessons in Chemistry. I just finished it and LOVED it

[@gabbyreads]

So good 🥰🥰🥰

[@bettyelliott7414]

Ooh! Lessons in Chemistry was my top book of 2023! Can’t wait to hear what you think of it!

[@mariaeugenia1886]

my chemistry teacher in high school always used to say that the best way to learn chemistry is in the kitchen 😊

[@jenkimberly1202]

Three historicals in one video! ::shocked face:: lol I know it's not really your genre but thanks for trying cause it is mine :) & so glad you enjoyed Lessons in Chemistry. I look forward to reading that.

[@carriem2655]

I had THE SAME reaction to The Hacienda as you and gothic books in general.

[@Jillybeanzxo]

Well shoot, i wasn’t ever planning on picking it up, but I guess I need to read Lessons in Chemistry like yesterday! 😄🙌

[@ruffoloreads]

ive never heard anyone really explain or describe lessons in chemistry really so now I feel intrigued to pick up the audiobook of it!

[@AllyEmReads]

I don't know if this is entirely accurate, but I'm pretty sure that the author in Sea of Tranquility is based off of Mandel herself, because it talks a lot about how one of her books got super popular and put her on the map, but then her next book didn't do as well and received a lot of criticism, and also living through a pandemic and writing a pandemic book (and that definitely happened to Mandel with Station Eleven and then The Glass Hotel)

[@marlenerichardson4429]

Ive not watched it yet but i know i love it xxx Thankyou Gabby xxx

[@gabbyreads]

Thanks Marlene!! 🥰

[@alyssacascos8665]

I personally loved Black Cake! ❤️❤️❤️📚

[@HeatherB81]

Hi Gabby!! I really want to see one of my favorite KZbinrs (like you!) make a video where they read books that are completely out of their comfort area. I would love to see you read a book like Outlander, and see what you think ❤

[@samanthathomas9338]

There’re a few books I think everyone can really enjoy no matter if it’s in their preferred genre or not, lessons in chemistry is for sure one them

[@mayranava7595]

Gabby the sea of tranquility is very hard to understand and definitely a thinker. It helps if you read station eleven and the glass hotel first. They are referenced quite a it and are somewhat in the same universe.

[@cindyfreese254]

I actually read all four of these books. Lessons in Chemistry was easily my favorite. Loved that dog! For Sea of Tranquility, I found myself re- reading parts so I could get a sense of the plot. But it all came together for me in the end. So good!

[@ipshitajee]

Was having a crappy day, your video made my day 😭

[@NamasteBbooktube]

Great vlog Gabby

[@muttmania]

I can't wait to read Sea of Tranquility, sounds really unique

[@blending_in]

So excited to watch this!!

[@tj5087]

I read a lot of historical fiction and there are lots of different types of historical fiction. I prefer thriller or mystery historical fiction because that is usually more fast-paced. You might like those. I agree that gothic books can be slow-paced

[@desireemclaughlin1455]

I went back and looked at my review for Black Cake, because I ended up giving it a good rating, but I said the same exact things in my review about the fact that there are too many POVs and also how the similar names were confusing. I think it ended up being a book that grew in my feelings after I finished it, and it still comes into my head every now and then.

[@juliavreads3270]

I'm so glad you loved Lessons in Chemistry because I haven't heard anyone talking about it. I picked it up last year mostly because of the cover (UK cover) and to try a different genre since I read mostly fantasy and it is now in my top 3 of best books of 2022.

[@meganngeorge]

I LOVED Black Cake. Right book at the right time for me. I recommend it to everyone.

[@queenkim8631]

Ooo I haven't read any of these books but it was nice hearing your thoughts about all of them😁

[@shell1338]

I can't wait to read Lessons In Chemistry. I just got it in my book of the month.

[@justinkhchen]

Sea of Tranquility intrigues me - I should bump it up on my TBR!

[@gabbyreads]

I think you’d love it!! 🥰

[@Themarkeys]

gabby said what's about to happen with this witchman 🧙‍♂️ I love it

[@taras3379]

yay i knew you would love Lessons in Chemistry!! "historical fiction" is kinda a misnomer since it feels much more modern

[@sleuthytv1228]

I believe this was Bonnies debut book! She is also a little older which is so cool

[@Kevin-sr8rr]

sea and tranquility is a book that you need to take your time with. listening to the audiobook at 2.70 x might've impacted you reading experience to be honest...i would recommend reading it again later in the year without the help of an audiobook :)

[@alexatiletile3257]

I'm SO glad that you loved Lessons in Chemistry! It was one of my favorite books of 2022, but I wasn't sure if it would be something you enjoyed either. They're going to be adapting it to an Apple+ series with Brie Larson as the main character, so would love your review on that also when it comes out!

[@jamieserrano827]

You just put lessons in chemistry in my TBR and on my radar. It’s cool to hear about the importance of women in the field of stem and especially women of color even though the main character is not a woman of color, I think it’s important for not just women in general, but women of color to be in the sciences field

[@tinadoesntreadthatmuch]

I was so intrigued by black cake because of this stunning cover but damn I hate multiple povs and time jumping in books 💀💀

[@kellyreadingbooks]

Ahhh! I wish I loved Lessons in Chemistry as much as you did! Just finished it and wasn’t totally my cup of tea writing style, but Elizabeth was a force! Black Cake and Sea of Tranquillity are on my TBR! Lovely vlog! I didn’t know Red Robbin still existed! Going to have to see if they have a vegan burger. 😊 love their steak fries.

[@gabbyreads]

Yesss their fries are amazing!!

[@trombaba]

I felt the same about Lessons in Chemistry, Kelly. I loved the idea of it, but the writing just wasn't working for me.

[@kellyreadingbooks]

@@trombaba so glad I am not alone! I wish I had loved it.

[@trombaba]

We def seem to be the minority opinion, lol. I wish I'd loved it like everyone else seems to, lol. (One that surprisingly DID live up to the hype for me was Legends and Lattes. I just finished that and ADORED it!)

[@kellyreadingbooks]

@@trombaba so good to know because I really want to read that one! 😊 I’m not normally a fantasy reader but it sounds great!!

[@lisabscreativeworld9238]

6:30 is everything!!! 💖 🐩 I loved Hacienda more then Mexican Gothic, but I still recommend both. Both had strong messages of colonialism that i appreciated. 💖 Hate time travel stories, so will skip Sea of Tranquility. 😒 So thanks for heads up.

[@kyeoptawerk93ah]

really? i loved mexican gothic but the hacienda was just okay for me. i felt the hacienda was a little too slow for me overall

[@rassipillai1516]

Lessons in chemistry - There is a reason this book is a popular favorite - the humor in the writing. My single most favorite aspect of this book is the dog's POV, it was hilarious and unique, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am shocked that I don't see it mentioned by any reviewer. Elizabeth Zott is definitely a strong protagonist, no doubt, but I feel you are not giving the right picture on some of her perspectives, Gabby. Elizabeth's non-belief in religion and marraige, both, had much more to do with her childhood experience seeing her parents (a quack godman for a father and a mother who marries only for money), than to do with the fact that she is a scientist. I almost skipped this book based on your review, thinking this is one of those books that campaigns for a set of beliefs and ridicules anything contrary. Although Elizabeth and Calvin are vehement in their opinions, the book clearly explains and spends quite some time on their backgrounds of how their experiences of very difficult childhoods shaped their perspectives. Many of the feminist points this book makes on the plight of women in the 50s and 60s are irrefutable, nothing to debate there, a few of which such as taking the husband's last name continues to this day, god knows why, I didn't change my last name on marraige, never understood why anyone would.

[@monicamoss347]

I understand the commentary on last names. And just because it is tradition does not mean you can't do something different. I have been married for 14 years. When we got engaged, we had a discussion because my husband did not want to keep his name (had his dad's name that he has never even meet). We discussed coming up with our own name (like a combination of our names) but in the end he took my name. This created a chain reaction on my family as my brother and male cousin decided to either take their wife's name or create their own last name when they got married. I think when people get married it should not expected for either party to change but discuss what each person feels is right for them.

[@junaidmariya99]

I have always considered hogwards to be my only home...but after watching your cozy family dynamic sister mom bond since past 4 years....I think I'll second it....

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I’ve had lesson in chemistry since it came out but haven’t picked it up yet!

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Great vlog! I love Gothic literature I have a semi good size collection so far lol..like 20+ 📚👻🦇💀⛄☕

[@olimpiasilva9268]

Loved Hacienda

[@premadimauro2691]

Have about 100 pages left in The Night Circus then on to Lessons in Chemistry on my kindle

[@junaidmariya99]

Gabby where did you purchased the necklace? Is it online?

[@catcmbe]

Embrace the f**king day in 2023 🙌🏼😂

[@Ruhrohraggy23]

I think Sea of Tranquility is INFINITELY better after reading The Glass Hotel first. You need to read both Station Eleven and The Glass Hotel to thoroughly enjoy this new book from her

[@kaesinfinitelibrary]

I am a heavily religious person and a scientist - they are two subjects that can intertwine in the most fascinating ways. I'm so excited to get to Lessons in Chemistry now because I'm interested in reading those conversations! Also fun fact there are chemistry classes that are specifically the chemistry behind cooking and food 😆

[@languagearts4412]

That of the last names it's something that maybe need to be changed. Here in Mexico women don't give up their surnames but when they have kids, they have to put the dad's last name first and then the mother's last name second, but I think that now you can choose the order of the surnames, which is pretty cool.

[@exploringmegan]

I want to read like every book in this video!

[@olimpiasilva9268]

Loved I mean Loved Lessons in Chemistry, Elizabeth Zott will stay with you for a long time!

[@jessicac7279]

Omg still water girls thank you so much for this recommendation five star’s amazing can’t wait to see the video on your review so good thank you so much love your channel never disappointed your awesome 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗👏

[@celly589]

So agree about the changing last name thing. My mom didn’t change her last name when she married so I have both my mom and dad’s last name as a hyphenated last name. But yea, it’s so weird when women change their name just because they married someone. But I think that was kinda instilled in me from my mom and having the hyphenated last name.

[@SorryBookedSolid]

Ahh man I was somewhat interested in sea of tranquility but I didn’t love station eleven and it sounds like this new one is just a little too confusing!

[@billiep1603]

I love the conversations in lessons in chemistry as someone who doesn’t want kids or marriage, but I hate STEM stuff in books and just in general so idk if I’d like it. Also I hate Jo March 🫣

[@cindywingetbooks]

I liked Hacienda but I did get a bit bored at times. I never had an interest in Lessons in Chemistry...until now! Lol

[@monahanna2685]

I also loved Lessons in Chemistry. Did you see the author's comment on Goodreads about the cover?

[@gabbyreads]

No I haven’t!! 👀

[@luca.desu.2590]

Lessons in chemistry sounds like it has a lot of good points but that line about housewives being described as "legalized slavery" i scratch my head about because unfair as it is, I wouldn't describe housewifery as chattle slavery, where enslaved women were raped, forced to labor, ripped apart from their families, sold as commodities, & often tortured--all legally enforced and encouraged. I understand the sentiment but it feels in poor taste to me.

[@LilMissSmartyPants.922]

im reading "little Heaven" by nick cutter at the moment

[@tinadoesntreadthatmuch]

I’ve dnf’ed The Hacienda at 50%. You didn’t convince me to pick it back up haha 😅

[@KylasCozyCorner]

Reading The Hacienda next week for a reading Vlog!! Gah! The timing though! Also you are SO making me want to read Lessons in Chemistry even though that genre is not my jam! But your excitement and love for Elizabeth is contagious and now I need to be in the know! 🤣

[@gabbyreads]

Ahh I hope you enjoy them both!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@simonecameron5243]

I wanted to love Black Cake, agree with so much if what you said...started off strong, then starts dragging, so many POV's and characters.... unfortunately wasn't a fave for me.

[@lauraprindable2285]

I was so confused when reading Sea of Tranquility via audiobook. I had to stop. I'm going to get the book instead.

[@michelepastele5347]

I LOVED The Hacienda - really creepy and exaggerrated but I loved it.

[@erinmaggio5620]

Sounds like I need to read The Hacienda.

[@simplyshyyy2448]

So you buy the audio books and the physical books?

[@gabbyreads]

I get most of my audiobooks from the library!

[@simplyshyyy2448]

@@gabbyreads oh awesome I’ll have to try that thanks!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Hi Gabby good morning happy Wednesday morning and I hope you having amazing day today and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@edenstewart6734]

I kept my last name when I married. My husband thought it was weird too.

[@pvinitarao-economicshons2272]

Why do you not upload any more episodes of your podcast anymore?

[@sneeeeeeeeeeeeee]

Bruh I've been so kind of anti lessons in chemistry just because of the hype but you talking about the religion parts def turned me around cuz that's exactly how I've felt my entire life like religion is the fuckin default. Can't wait to check it out 😊

[@gabbyreads]

I hope you enjoy it!! 💕

[@mariahminner1334]

A male witch is called a witch. Warlock is actually “traitor,” can be male or female, and are people who seek to hurt and poison rather than help and heal.

[@Tarasreadingnook]

I want to read them.

[@carolinamedero5311]

Hey! I noticed you guys have the Beautiful collection by Drew Barrymore. How are you liking them? Work well?

[@gabbyreads]

They work okay!! I’m not sure I’d recommend it over other products though!

[@carolinamedero5311]

@@gabbyreads gotcha. That is what I’ve heard. Too bad because they look so nice! Lol. Thanks for the response!

[@paperbacksgalore]

my fiancé really wants to know what espresso machine you have LOL he was like pause the video!!!

[@gabbyreads]

Haha! The white coffee machine is part of the Beautiful Drew Barrymore collection! The black one next to it I’m not totally sure, that’s my sisters espresso machine haha I’ll have to ask her!

[@paperbacksgalore]

@@gabbyreads haha thank you for replying to this silly question

[@ssd1453]

Hi just curious how old are you? Love your recommendations!!

[@yassy02]

Interesting fact : where i live, you can’t change your name when you get married! Since 1981 i think

[@jamesduggan7200]

Yes, taking the risk to walk away from a safe, conventional life in order to try to become something special can be a good story, tho I expect for most of us it's imagination of what it must be like rather than writing from experience, but of course I just don't know.

[@josieann4390]

💜💜

[@arobinreads]

Awesome vlog! 🙂 I think religion and science don't have to be on opposite sides. They could easily exist together

[@autumnritchie1473]

😂😂😂

[@groovybaby2070]

Thats so funny haha i dislike my last name greatly and can't wait to steal my boyfriends lol