i have a problem finishing book series...let's fix that

[@somethingtodo2119]

Or when you think you’ve ‘finished’ a series and the author adds on more books

[@TheBookLeo]

love and hate it at the same time

[@eryng515]

yup yup yup yup 😂

[@mayakane9978]

@@TheBookLeo do you count companion novels as sequels? I don't since its usually its own story with the occasional cameo or concept from the first one.

[@loriannwhite8384]

Or a short stories collection that has nothing to do with the original series. Money grab.

[@ElizabethAnneBooks]

Just found out a series I thought was a trilogy is actually going to be 5 books 😬😬😬

[@sheyslibrary]

Not me ignoring all my homework for uni and making a notion page to organize all my unread series. I blame you for this 😂

[@TheBookLeo]

hahah this is the best way to procastinate

[@chrysoula5226]

hahaha I feel ya instead of studying for physics one day (for exams lol) I made a board of all the books I am interested in reading in 2021 adding author genre status star rating month read if I own it etc lol. was worth it though

[@viktoriascholl5580]

i have the same problem with watching tv shows: the amount of series (even ones i LOVE) i either haven't watched the last season or the last few episodes is downright offensive

[@andreaburton7836]

Me with community :’)

[@StewyAdamRules]

A lot of series hook me early on, but I tend to lose interest after a while, and I won’t even say it’s always the fault of the series. Sometimes I just lose interest. It’s a mark of how much I truly adore a show if I’ve actually finished it.

[@mackerellis444]

I mean I get why authors don‘t write fantasy standalones, they just made up a whole different world just for one single book?

[@mayakane9978]

I'm guessing its because authors get to be a bit more lazy with series you'll have a guarantee that at least some people will follow the story all the way through while in standalones they have to introduce new characters and new plots and new places every single time. And its kinda hit or miss with the audience, people that read one book might not read another. There are some series that work really well as a series but usually this is why I think.

[@StewyAdamRules]

@@mayakane9978Another thing to consider is that publishers love when something is a series. They’re much more likely to give a low to mid-tier author a chance in a new IP if it’s at least a trilogy. So many books are made into series it’s almost weirder to them if you only have a standalone. Also, I wouldn’t say it’s a matter of laziness, at least, not for everyone. If you create a cool world with interesting characters, it’s understandable you would want to write more. I wrote a series of three books in a series and ended it on what I think is a high note. The temptation to write more is always there because I enjoy that world. Sometimes writing a series does come from a creative place and not a business one. Just my thoughts on the matter.

[@megjshark]

so obsessed with your editing style, your videos are always my favorites to watch on booktube and we don't even have the same reading taste!! thanks for the wonderful content!!!

[@AliceSchicker]

I feel the same!!

[@Bongobert]

"It‘s too late now" is literally the bane of my existence. Sometimes i‘ve read a series that I‘ve actually quite enjoyed but when I finally come around to get to that sequel I realize that I completely forgot what happened in thr first book

[@juliettet.5133]

Sometimes, when I want to continue a series that I haven’t read in a long time and don’t feel like rereading the first books, I search for full recaps online. Often, the details given are enough to continue with the later books of a series😌 (or I abandon the idea completely it depends 🙃)

[@missj6941]

I do the same!! So many books luckily have great summaries online and usually I just do not have the motivation to reread a book (especially when it's a big book). Summaries/recaps are a life saver

[@rananajjar]

I'm the opposite! I finish series even when I'm hating them because I want to know where it will go with the story 😅

[@dr.suezettealoysiaandcarla1664]

Same with us 🥰👈🏽, it’s needs to keep our attention

[@szgatigress818]

Same here

[@kenmakozume9930]

Me tooooo

[@itskhawl]

Omg give me that power😭

[@anoushkasamanta8462]

same with me

[@thebookbujo]

I DIED whenever that sound effect came on when the note fell out of your journal LOL. That's peak comedy! Also; I love how you did your own take on this video! I usually skip the "series to finish" vids because they're usually sit-down videos and just people naming books but this was a whole ass adventure!! LOVE THAT

[@Eridi4na]

Here's what I've been doing for 8 years now, ever since joining goodreads. I have a shelf called "completed series" where I put the final books of those series. I also have a shelf "series to finish" where I put sequels I still have to read. This is quite a simple and easy-to-use method in my humble opinion :D

[@CharI0tte]

Just start bingereading those series. I managed to finish 17 series that way last year. You can do it!! 😊

[@TheBookLeo]

wow that's so well done!

[@marie3745]

What was your favorite? And do you have recs?

[@CharI0tte]

@@marie3745 depends on what you like to read. I am big on fantasy so my favorite was the Daevabad trilogy by S.A. Chakraborty. I also really enjoyed the poppy war trilogy by R.F. Kuang (but be aware of the trigger warnings, there are a ton) and the Scythe trilogy by Neal Shusterman also surprised me in a good way :)

[@marie3745]

@@CharI0tte thank you!

[@losermillie]

That’s my plan this year too! I find I lose interest if I leave them more than a year even if I really enjoy the first one. I’ve currently finished one trilogy and half of a 6 book series plus a bunch of standalones and I’m loving it so much more!

[@nanadelweiss9017]

I was just thinking "damn I need more bookleo content" and BAM she delivers

[@julianabarbosa9247]

I’m a sucker for stand alone books

[@luccadonataofalci738]

that is one of the main reasons I stoped readind fantasies, it's rare to find good ones on single books, and I'm definitely not in the mood to keep starting new series 🥱

[@mayakane9978]

I keep finding my way back to fantasy even though I'm facing the problem. On the bright side I have read more genres than I normally do

[@jamond1]

I also dun like series, no perseverance to finish all books, prefer standalone more

[@fuyushitarisou1]

The problem is, that you always start a book when it is released, and then you wait until the sequel is out, but by then you have forgotten the whole story and you have to reread the first book. But rereading is not as much fun as reading a new book, and then you have priorities. Honestly, i hate that book series do not yet have summaries at the start, this would make reading series so much eaiser

[@jessicadifelice7849]

I don’t necessarily have a problem finishing series, I’m just in the middle of so many. I get excited about new releases so I’ll read the first book and then have to wait for the sequels..and sometimes I’ll just wait until the series is finished before I continue. I make a list every year of about 10 series I want to finish that I only have a book or two left in, and this helps me. I also have a notion page with the series I’m in the middle of and a spreadsheet of things I’ve completed/abandoned.

[@joaquing.tesoro6056]

Leonie: explains that mistborn fans were angry because she wouldn't continue the series Me: "Why would they?" Leonie: says she won't read Our Dark Duet My heart: *shatters*

[@peasalexandrowicz790]

YOU CAN DO THIS LEO!! U CAN FINISH A BOOK SERIES!! 💪💪💪

[@chrysoula5226]

Ι understand why you wouldn't mention Harry Potter but btw I too watched the movies before reading the books but still, even though I new where the main story was going, as the books progress they delve into so many interesting subplots. It's not so much a thing in the first one then the second one is better in that sense but from the Prisoner of Azkaban and so on there is so much more information, interactions, action and backstories of characters explained so honestly I hope you consider it again cause you'll love it. And Leoni, your constant uploads are giving me life this quarantine.❤

[@leathehatless]

Honestly, I'm having commitment issues at the moment and I am running away from series as much as possible. Right now I am on the train of standalones. Good luck finishing the series. :D

[@MarcelleLeiturasPreguicosas]

Ember in the Ashes is pretty good, I enjoyed a lot. I did a reading journal mostly to keep track of the series I'm reading, and it's been successful. Hope you can start finishing more series!

[@Vinyltechnician]

When I'm at the library, I would get so excited about starting a new book but once I get home, I don't want to read anything until the next day or so.

[@Anna-ms4cr]

The joy you express when showing a series you’ve completed, grllll I feel you!!!! 😅

[@ofglittersandblood3397]

I really recommend you tryMistborn again, I finished the 3rd book yesterday and I still want to cry omg it was so good!! the magic system is incredible, the character development is really well done and the themes are interesting as well. Also you really inspired me to finish series too! Tho some series I read in middle school and never finished, i don't even remember where i stopped like for example the mortal instruments

[@StewyAdamRules]

I really like Mistborn! The magic system is so cool and I enjoy the characters. Have you read the sequel series?

[@nikkilpzs]

this is my dilemma when it comes to every book series!! usually I end up waiting between the releases of the next book and so much time passes that by that time I don't even remember what happened in the first book. a tip for the future though: if you just need a refresher you can always just listen to the audiobook! that way you can catch up while doing other tasks if you would like

[@varrsha715]

Same Problem Here!!!! IDK what series finished, what series i haven't finished, many more...... But how your separated everything and did was just amazing Thanks 😊

[@brinleysullivan6177]

you're seriously my FAVORITE booktuber

[@rosegold5678]

Yes! I really recommend Brandon Sanderson! I recommend reading Skyward (it’s ya) it’s fast paced and the characters are a lot of fun!

[@amarcelasm]

this video is a whole mood! i always try to figure out if i'm starting a series when i read a new book... standalones are not appreciated enough

[@AnanasAbanaan]

When a standalone gets a sequel I don’t even register that as a series. I just read Vicious, and don’t feel any immediate need to read Vengeful, mostly because I liked Vicious and I thought it stood really well on its own. (Ironically, I won’t read the sequel because I liked the original so much…) On the other hand I read Carry On in December and didn’t like it. At first I thought, “Oh, there’s a sequel, maybe that will tie up all these loose ends,” but then I realized that it was supposed to be a standalone, so it should have been good on its own. Also, a book in a series shouldn’t need the other ones to be good; every book should stand strong by itself. Honestly, reading is for fun. If it doesn’t bother you, you can start and finish as many series as you like. I read series out of order, sometimes. Go crazy!

[@weronikaryfka3088]

sorry I know this is my second comment but here's the thing with Mistborn: In my opinion the books get increasingly better and the pay off in book 3 is the best one I have ever read (I rated them 3.5, 4.25, and 4.5 successively). That being said, they are not character driven almost at all. There are some great character moments, but they aren't the focus. The magic and the world is. Do you want a fantastic overarching story that will end in the most satisfying ending ever? Read it. Do you want really compelling characters that will carry the plot by making you laugh, cry and everything in between? Well, that requires more investment and if you didn't feel it, then just skip it.

[@Eliot832]

The production quality of this video *blew* my mind.

[@sammorgan9526]

I felt the same way about Ember in the Ashes!! The longer I thought about it, the more I liked it and i am now on the fourth and final book. The series has blown me away! It is really good!

[@missbennett]

Your videos are really calm and soothing. Absolutely love them

[@lovelylanguagearts]

As far as the Mistborn Trilogy the first one is my favorite, but I do love certain things about the last two books and the ending is absolutely amazing.

[@Natalieanyaa]

You really should read the Ship of magic trilogy because it has everything you seem to love! Pirates, trading, adventure, magic etc!! It's really really good💛

I did this a few months back because I realized that I had the same problem finishing series, and now I have everything organized in a spreadsheet 😅 I have over 50 series that I've started but have yet to finish, so... hopefully 2021 is going to be the year where I finally finish some series!

[@kenmakozume9930]

I absolutely love your editing stype, it's so aesthetically pleasing and beautiful ♡ and also fun, you're fun ♡

[@WooEnglish]

I loved the first book

[@manoncramer8603]

You're videos are always so good ✨ I love your personality, vibe, humour and editing ☺️🙌 love from Germany and well done on reducing your list of series! I need to do the same 😅

[@novelytic]

This is such a great idea- I need to take inventory of the series I have started and what to prioritize!

[@neophyte8]

I just finished The Dragon Republic last month and you should get HYPED!!! It was sooooo good 😍😍😍 It is much more focused on the war and I found it had a slow start, but once it gets going it Gets. Going. The character development of everyone is amazing, but especially Rin. I'm so excited to start book 3 lol

[@katereadsbooks3805]

I'm also awful at completing series (I've completed 23/156)! I only want to complete 8 series of the 133 that I never finished! I feel that if I were really interested in a series, I would be excited and actively anticipating or seeking the next book! So there is no judgement for how many series one doesn't complete because it's based on interest and excitement in my opinion :) Great video!

[@tammy4640]

OMG I spotted Arisa on your good read list - 13:03 - I grew up on these books !!!

[@TheBookLeo]

ahh i never heard of anyone else reading them!

[@CRSTLMRDR]

i'm in the middle of Winter right now and i honestly don't understand how you could get half way through and put it down. you wild

[@Emma-sj6wp]

I did something similar I got to a point and had to stop. I adored the Lunar Chronicles and didn't want it to end. So I didn't finish it right away. That lasted about two days and then I read the last 100 or so pages in an hour 😂

[@macyalison208]

Me too! There’s just so much happening in the middle that I can’t imagine just stopping and never knowing how it ends.

[@rukmini4584]

Ember in the ashes really does get more interesting with new characters and relationships . It’s a really good series I think you’ll like it.

[@kaileywicked5864]

I found this to be such a fun and interesting video. The way you went about this problem you discovered or have known about yourself was so cool, so I went and looked at all the series I've started. I've started 74 series, only finished 6, and have abandoned 20... guess I have some work to do too XD

[@BasicallyBrittx]

Oh wow so relatable 😂😂😂 that notion spread it actually such a fun idea! I think I’m going to steal it 😬

[@TheBookLeo]

haha yess more organisation!

[@loriannwhite8384]

Is there a link for Notions?

[@AR-yi4qn]

your lunch habits are so dutch, i love it ahaha

[@JeanneLollypop]

I think you should definitely read the Dragon Republic. Yes, the political intrigue and war strategy are big parts of the story (which becomes super interesting), but I but it is also very character driven. The development of the characters is fascinating to me. Especially Rin, who becomes even more wicked and grows in many different ways as the story progresses and it’s super interesting to read about, since in fantasy we are used to a different type of protagonists. Of course there are morally grey characters in many fantasy novels nowadays, but the dragon republic just hit different. Also, there is a (KIND OF???) slowburn hate-to-love relationship which I love. It is not the main focus of the but I love how the relationship between these two characters develops. Also, be ready to suffer because this book means pain in general but IT HAD BEEN A WHILE SINCE A BOOK MADE ME FEEL SO MUCH so that is also why I love it so much. This was one of my fave books of 2020🥺 and my fave in the trilogy.

[@juliamiranda4023]

the editing is just so good

[@LauraJayneCakeee]

I swear, your videos are just the best 🤩

[@wanderingbeyondpages]

I did the same thing recently and it really is confrontational. I think we used to better at this because we had our eyes only on the one serie but now watching booktube we see them all. I used to read more Dutch/Belgian authors and books in Dutch as well. But that’s not the point of this video just me rambling. Thank you for sharing your ruthlessness 😉

[@mabfab]

I’ll never get over finishing the entire 18 book Pretty Little Liars series.

[@Elena-tz9ev]

Ikr

[@logann-mackenziefroste563]

Awesome video! I can totally relate to this as I want to read so many books but I pick one up and then I start another one without finishing the series. Also I have ADHD so starting series’ is like starting new projects and then not finishing.

[@ellissojourner2216]

Just finished The Final Empire yesterday. Really liked the beginning and end but dragged in the middle so much I was considering audiobooks for the next 2. But I think I'm going to finish the original trilogy.

[@shaloncoleman739]

!!!!! I was just thinking of firelight the other day because I used to be obsessed with the book trailer but never read it. and I was like wait what was that dragon book the other day, while picturing the trailer in my head

[@Freakgirl1985]

I feel you. I am not one that often makes a list, but just the other day, I did :D I realised that I started or want to start a TON of series, so I made a list in Word and highlighted the ones I have already read. The list currently holds 16 series and for most of them I still have to read book 1. So, yeah, *uff* :D

[@musicandloveismylive]

This are my numbers from the last few years regarding my English books. I have read many Dutch series before that but honestly I don't remember a lot of that whole selection of books except for some of them. Okay, all the series that I have started in this regards are 34 in total. 16 of which I have completed. One I am literally reading the final book at the moment. I have finished 6 until the latest book in the series. I have started 4 and still need to continue reading those (1 of which I am still a bit iffy about), and 7 of which I am just not going to continue. So percentage wise I have nothing to complain about😝

[@kril4120]

your video ideas are so creative, i loved this!!

[@beth-beef]

the poppy war is SO worth it in my opinion, but at the same time i cried so hard in the last two books & it put me in a short reading slump 😀😀 it was incredible, r.f. kuang is genuinely so talented, but it was also devastating & realllyyy dark.

[@veronikaptackova6463]

You making a spread just for fun is speaking to my soul.

[@juliananino2000]

Please please please continue with An Ember in the Ashes! The third book was my faveee

[@Kkgang28]

Thanks for all the inspiration you are giving my daily!

[@uplate6674]

I’ve read the first six Outlander books years ago. I’ve forgotten about a lot of things that happened. They’re so long that even reading summaries takes a long time. I’ve accepted that I’m probably just going to continue watching the show.

[@wanderingbeyondpages]

I’ve finished the fifth at the end of last year and it was such a mess. Took me 8 months to read the beast. I was so fond at the beginning of the series (like twihard fond) but now I don’t know anymore and I have 2 more books on my shelf

[@uplate6674]

@@wanderingbeyondpages the fifth book was the WORST!

[@happydelaaa]

for me it's series >>>> standalones and i also read usually whole series right away (when i am enjoying it). i actually admire you for returning to these series, because i would be frustated because i wouldn't remember anything and i would probably dnf it haha (when i am not waiting for sequel tho sdjkfl)

[@TheBookLeo]

yes i noticed that when i finish series, it's usually because all the book are all published and i can just binge them!

[@Olga200702]

I personally feel no guilt when abandoning book series or long-going tv shows. I view each book/season as an individual piece of media. More often than not the quality goes downhill after the first 2-3 books, so if the writer is losing inspiration, I'd rather not finish the series than do and feel let down.

[@dupreereads6930]

Subscribed because of the Angelfall love and the fact that the food being kept on the shelves made me feel seen

[@shanisokay]

I just started binging this channel and when I tell you I've never had so much sweater envy in my whole damned life.

[@booknerdwithlipstick]

I noticed the same thing about my reading and made a list last year. I managed to bring it down to 22 series (85 books to go, there are long series). I think the hardest thing in bringing the number down is resisting starting new series.

[@christinacampbellbooks]

Definitely relate to this! I'm going to make an effort this year to continue on with my favourite series and then I reckon I'm just going to abandon the rest, haha.

[@KristinKravesBooks]

I agree about A Wrinkle in Time. I really wish I had read it when I was younger!

[@gaelleotalora4384]

Brandon Sanderson has written a lot of books and I know that some of them are not for everyone but if the issue is that you don’t want to commit to a trilogy like Mistborn I would highly recommend another one of his books that is considered to be a stand alone and that book is Warbreaker. You can see with that book if you like Brandon Sanderson’s style without having to commit to anything huge. It’s one of my absolute favorite books, so if you do someday decide to read I hope you enjoy it, but I know that his books are not for everyone, despite what some hardcore fans may think. Anyways I really enjoyed this video!

[@meghanl1778]

i just read the dragon republic like last week and i would definitely recommend it !! i think character development and growth (especially rin’s!) also plays a big part in this book, and while i did enjoy the political aspects of it, that’s not what i was reading it for either :)

[@afke-huldrikehiemstra458]

I have three bookshelves on Storygraph about series: series I need to finish (currently 3 series), series to start (21 series woeps) and series I gave up on (20 series haha). I works like a charm and it is very satisfying to put them on a different shelf after finishing them all or not seeing the point anymore.

[@AnastasiaTesta]

I finally found someone who knows the Nevermoor series, I'm so happy

[@Jasmijn.F]

I'm quite sad that you abandon the A court of thorns and roses series! This is the only series (in my opinion) where part 2 is soo much better. Hope you will change your mind and try that again someday haha

[@corinadelbarro2110]

I had really hoped you’d read the second book in the Monsters of Verity duology because that second book made me SOB at the end. I was sobbing in class! (‘twas kinda awkward😂). Hopefully you revisit it in the future maybe, but nonetheless great video! Always delivering the best 🥰💓

[@aden.e]

i had started 17 series last year and only finished 4 🥴 I made it a priority this year to finish at least half the series i started before starting another one. so far so good!

[@emblogger7658]

If you want to get into Sanderson's work but didn't like Mistborn, try Warbreaker. It's a standalone but ties into the Cosmere, has great characters, cool magic and is not a big commitment :)

[@ThatSpoonieTransGuy]

This is painfully relatable. I have like 15 parts (might be more, who knows) of series on my tbr for this year alone and one complete series. The only series one of a series I already started is a discworld novel, which is way too big to read in one go. Turns out 2/3 classics on my list are part of a series 😂 And it doesn't help that like 80% is fantasy and I'm not in the mood for fantasy rn. Which means I'm now reading a classic and a non-fiction. At least they're both easier to read than I expected. I high key need more cheerful books.

[@brendalynn7824]

Try going through the Red Queen series. The first 2 books are intro's and the second isn't super fast paced, but the whole series is a really good when you read through it all.

[@aaron-eg3rf]

I just finished Jade City a week or two ago and it was so good!

[@Eridi4na]

Also actually Ninth House is the name of the first book only. The series is called Alex Stern.

[@Orik960]

For series I haven’t gone back to in a while but want to finish, I usually just look up summaries of the books I read to get myself back in that plot flow. Might work for the Lunar Chronicles since it’s pretty popular 🤷‍♂️

[@ainnurmatzrol9290]

Relatable. That's why now I prefer stand alone book but series book is more interesting 😕 but i also afraid that I will lose track

[@nitzeart]

In retrospect, having read quite some books by Sanderson and falling out of love during book 2 of his stormlight archive series, don't finish Mistborn if you want to read something else more. I don't regret reading it but I think the first book is the most solid. But as a series, years later, I don't think they hold up so well. They're fine but... not awesome. Like most of Sanderson's writing. If you don't already love him, don't continue it I would say. Read what you love not what you feel like you have to. Life is too short :) Ps. Please continue murderbot. Or well, I just love it sand think is really good but I understand it isn't for everyone. And yeii for nevermoor! Book 2 is my favourite 💕

[@zofiabochenska1240]

There is no way I'd count all the series, especially since I didn't have goodreads when I was a teenager. There must be tons of the unread ones I completely forget about. Right now I'm debating coming back to the Wheelof Time. I read the first book, didn't love it, and since this series is massive.. there are too many books to read, to commit to a massive series! That being said, I feel perfectly fine if I decide after one book that I don't care about the rest. Oh well.

[@loriannwhite8384]

Jordan could have written the series in 10 books instead of dragging it out to 14+ prequel.

[@annaekholm6288]

Yeah to Mistborn!! 💜😻

[@lessariel914]

I did this, it scared me as my list ran to a side of A4 in two columns. I’ve just DNF mistborn which given I enjoyed Way of Kings was disappointing, I may come back to it someday but I totally get why you may not have loved it.

[@Emma-sj6wp]

Our Dark Duet was okay. Wasn't completely necessary other than the loose end of Kate's shadow, but it wasn't as good as This Savage Song. I do find myself singing that song at inopportune moments.

[@wandguardnoodle]

This sounds like an excellent project for when I want to procrastinate doing work lol I've never counted the series I read like that but I also don't really care? I avoid reading series to begin with xD unless the whole series is out and I can read it all at once (there are exceptions ofc but that's my general rule). Last year I started reading romance and a lot of romance novels do come in loosely connected series that can often be read as standalones, so I just pick the ones that sound interesting/feature tropes I like.

[@lucys4500]

If you loved 'Get a Life, Chloe Brown', you have to read the next ones!!!!! ('Take a Hint, Dani Brown' and 'Act Your Age, Eve Brown' (- out March 9th and i'm buzzing for it))

[@beatriza.g5341]

YOU SHOULD REALLY FINISH THE POPPY WAR!!! and omg i am SO SAD about you not finishing this savage song

[@marco.savini.128]

I was very skeptical of vengeful, but ended up really loving it, read the last 248 pages in one sitting

[@kessandrajs8314]

an ember in the ashes is so gooood

[@kaiju_k5042]

Pretty sure I have at least 30+ series going through the years.. Great video :)

[@mariapiaalvarez5209]

mistborn is sooooo good!!!!

[@alexandrasstudio5308]

And now I really want to create my own spread sheet of all the series I’ve read and not read 😬 which is a lot not read!!!

[@MikyM88]

As the time went on and i've got so many new books i realize now i have so many(cries in my cave) unfinished series...I think the last and fastest series i've finished in a long time was the Trials of Apollo and mostly because i went in one after the other book and audio...Still waiting for the Book 3 in the "Villians" soon to be trilogy by V.E. Schwab...