I read 90 books in a year, here's which ones you should read.

[@addisonmcatee5624]

I want Haley to do a video on reading classics like Anne of Green Gables, The Secret Garden, Little Women, Little House on the Prarie etc. I grew up with these books and im re reading them as an adult and it gives me a different perspective on life. I really think she would enjoy them.

[@iveynetsch1001]

I want her too as well. That would be so interesting. I love classics.

[@liv_white12]

i want her to read jane eyre i loved it

[@gigilovescats6161]

YES!!!!!

[@Mia_M]

So it's interesting. I read them all as an adult within the last 2 years. I loved Anne and The Secret Garden, but absolutely despised Little Women. I don't think I can read LHotP because of how it depicts people of color.

[@onthecomet2802]

That woud be really cool ! She could also expand to classics from other countries !

[@seann.b]

A 30 MINUTE VIDEO… THIS IS OUR CHRISTMAS PRESENT 🎉🎉

[@Evelyn-b2k]

frrrr

[@lucypennings6163]

REAL I SCREAMDED

[@il..69]

YESSS FRRRR

[@Mycatiscrazy13]

Yes

[@Vinithetank]

nah dwag, my christmas present is fc 24, my 2nd present is this video :)

[@chertea7832]

I think we can all agree that it has been so fun to see Haley go from just reading and loving romcoms to reading and loving all genres.

[@Angelareadsalot]

VIDEO IDEA: Haley recommends thrillers that are fun & exciting but are NOT super dark. When I ask for recommendations, I get cozy mysteries. I don’t want a cozy mystery, I want something thrilling. Haley is proof that fun thrillers exist!

[@jonkimonki]

girl you must read Appetite for innocence by Lucinda Berry

[@ednagarcia285]

Another good read is The Maid by Nita Prose!

[@AllisonJones1875]

Maybe YA? I know some of that is still dark, like you'd probably want to avoid The Cheerleaders, but it might be easier to find something. Plus, they're usually pretty fast reads.

[@linibara1672]

Idk if that’s what you’re searching for, but I read The Guest list by Lucy Foley this year and omg it was amazing!!! Thriller, mystery, but not too graphic imo. Been searching for a book exactly like that since then!

[@marieclaire911]

cozy mysteries sound pretty great tbh, do you have any recommendations?

[@ninaharlach6978]

I am so impressed that you read 90 books and can remember how you feel about each one and what they’re all about. I’ve read 40 this year and I swear I can’t remember the plot of half of them 😂

[@kiarabrown99]

She probably writes notes during and after reading. that's what I do

[@StealingSunsets]

Write notes! I utilize goodreads ratings/reviews to keep track of my opinions on books throughout the year

[@Mspreppyplaces]

Haley was the one who got me into reading, I just finished the Good Girls Guide to Murder series and I LOVED it

[@dewereldheerser]

You should read the truly devious series next! It has similair vibes

[@Mspreppyplaces]

I have had that book sitting on my shelf for months, I will have to read it!@@dewereldheerser

[@allisonfelll]

Literally same!!!

[@mary-graysonharder2742]

Would you say that the 2nd and 3rd book are good too I’ve heard mixed things

[@allisonfelll]

@@mary-graysonharder2742 the second book is the best by far. The third book feels a little rushed

[@adeenafathima3534]

It's 12 am right now but a 30 min video from Haley is literally a treat I can't ignore

[@elizabethhoffman_]

i read the best books in january tooo! it’s like i get all of these amazing books for christmas as well as recommendations from 50+ videos and it just makes such a good reading month

[@meganeaton3819]

My dad and I are big readers, and he shared your channel with me. Now I'm reading even more and have a reading journal for next year! This past year, my most surprising read, in a good way, was The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton. So good. The ending had me crying and just feeling all the emotions.

[@meredithclark6580]

For Cassandra Clare, I’d recommend reading the first three books in The Mortal Instruments series, then read The Infernal Devices, and then finish the Mortal Instruments. You do need to finish TID before the last books of TMI because you’ll be spoiled.

[@Mangoo973]

Lol its gonna be hard to push through the first three books of the TMI series but its just to understand the world so that its easier to read TID which is an amazing series

[@logann-mackenziefroste563]

I read all the TMI books and then went into the TDA series I am on Lord of Shadows and I am loving it 😅😊

[@laurieron4393]

I love this universe so much ❤️ and I just have left the last hours trilogy and I don’t want to finish it 😢

[@justanawkwardnerd]

Thank you for explaining! I remember trying to read through them years back and I got confused because they were clearly linked, but I couldn't figure out the order.

[@darlingbrookebooks]

This is so helpful!! Thank you!

[@lindseyjustine4489]

You have always been a prime example of when I tell people that their existence matters more than they will ever know. Watching this video really just had me sitting here thinking, How crazy is it that if you never existed you would never be here to share the books you read and you would never exist to inspire people the way that you do. I truly appreciate your existence so so much Haley. I've followed you since your hair removal days 😂, but watching you grow and fall in love with so much and fall in love with life has inspired me so much and I am so grateful for that. So glad you're here

[@imyis]

my favorite videos of the year! now i have a full tbr to keep me busy all 2024!!

[@nekogirl2009]

as someone who likes to know as little as possible when going into a book, i love your style of reviewing. thx for the recs xx

[@Emma_AJohnson]

2023 has been the year that I really got back into reading and a lot of that has to do with your videos Haley!! I found your channel and it got me in the mood to read more so thank you so much Haley for posting these fun videos that encourage me to read everyday ❤

[@hiyaminati366]

I don't really read that much, but you inspire me to read. Due to you I pledged to read as many books as I can this year. And I read 22 books this year. Thank you a lot. I hope that you have an awesome 2024.

[@bellahug5379]

I somehow read 200 books this year. My favorite by far was Freniemies with Benefits by Lydia Sharp. I was laughing out loud, giggling and going through all the emotions. It was a good little romcom that I personally loved. Glad I found Haley’s channel this year. Helped me when I hit a few reading slumps 😊

[@GodOnTopFr]

200 books!!!? Girl I read 45 and I started reading in March

[@rebekahbloom3005]

Wow that’s amazing congratulations ❤❤❤

[@Artist-2027]

I’ve read 70 books so far. This year and I can’t remember half the plots 😭😭 so the fact you can is amazing 👏

[@tonitigertv7999]

i love how diverse your taste is! For example, romance is not always my thing, but I always know that the fantasy books you recommend I will LOVE

[@charlizewolf861]

The last book in the Infernal Devices series made me happy cry so hard😭 one of my favorite book endings

[@cocoa3202]

Idea for a video: she has us write a bunch of prompts for book recs, ex. A book that is fun but thrilling. Then she recommends a book for the prompt

[@monikaho5775]

TBR recs: 13:35 Red Rising 18:02 None of this is true 18:16 The Naturals 22:06 The Unmaking of June Farrow 22:48 Swear on this life

[@roseblair6388]

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this!! You spoil us with great book recs 🙂❤️📖

[@RockN3st_S1mba]

Hi Haley, i just wanted to say that after watching your videos i became motivated to read again. So the first book i got was the seven year slip and it was awesome !! Thanks so so much!

[@CynthiaHamil]

I recommend 3 books this year - You (first book in the series) - Series about the serial killer - My Dark Vanessa - Literary References, comparison to Lolita - only with a 15 year old girl and her 42 year old British Literature teacher at boarding school. Pretty Things - by Janelle Brown All are well written, have a strong female lead character, give a lot of inside dialogue.

[@Drillbitayler]

Yoooo, just a thank you. I read about 60 books in the past 18 months, but none have been more awesome than the Red Rising Trilogy! NEVER would've read it if you hadn't recommended it so fervently. I just finished the first three, and picked up book 4 (Iron Gold) today because I couldn't wait for Amazon. Thanks for expanding my horizons! :)

[@Unfortunatelylayla]

I love haley so much, she's such a cute person♡

[@brakezshorts6410]

Jesus loves you!!!!!!!❤😊❤😊❤😊❤

[@SammyLever-k6r]

The Infernal Devices is my favorite series of all time, I think it comes with falling in love with the characters so if you didn’t love them in Clockwork Angel you wouldn’t love the rest.

[@marinanascimento1804]

It feels like you have read a quite amount of good books this year. Thank you so much for such great content ❤

[@sarastewenson7291]

I know it’s probably not easy to put your hobby online to live your life and also create content but if she posted videos weekly, I would watch every single one! We love you, Haley! 🥰

[@myadav940]

this woman inspires me to read

[@jadonbrown7727]

If you like whimsical worlds - if you have not read it already - you should read, the “Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

[@booksedges]

You should read Iron Flame!! I had the same thoughts as you on Fourth Wing, thought it was soooo overhyped and lacked so many things, but I was surprised to really like Iron Flame 🤭 The 2 books feel different, Iron Flame is less about action and more about the plot, has a lot more politics, foreshadowing, character development, and feels more like a fantasy book and less like a romantasy one. Also the dialogues weren't as cringey!

[@CHiCguitar]

Everyone keeps saying this. I need to read Fourth Wing so I can get to Iron Flame because political intrigue is MY FAVORITE. I'm reading the Arc of a Scythe trilogy rn and while it's dystopian/utopian (complicated!!!) it's all about politics. So my jam

[@booksedges]

@@CHiCguitar I feel like Fourth Wing was written as a ‘booktok’ book, with all the elements RY knew were going to work for the majority of readers (but for high fantasy readers it was disappointing), while Iron Flame is probably where she started really developing the world and the ideas she had in mind. I’m not saying it’s the best fantasy book, but compared to how lacking Fourth Wing was imo, I almost thought Iron Flame was great 😂 But you need to get through Fourth Wing (it’s a fun ride, just not a great one)

[@Solace-jp9cd]

We have been BLESSED with a 30 minute video ❤

[@Mspreppyplaces]

I love these videos! It helps me get an idea of what I want to read in 2024!

[@cocoa3202]

I’m so glad that you love thrillers now. Some recs for u: The night shift, what lies in the woods, and the senators wife.

[@the_bookflys]

29 MINUTES?? thank you so much and merry Christmas haley ❤❤

[@Jordan_throws1]

Haley you HAVE to finish the Kiss of Deception series! I LOVED the first book but the second two are INCREDIBLE!!!

[@racheljohnson6646]

Agreed, I love the trilogy so much!

[@goldielocks9092]

I love that trilogy SO MUCH

[@AussieDoggie0812]

I miss your content so much, really glad that I’m getting back into it!! 😁 🥰

[@JulesRose4]

For a whimsical fairy tale like book I would recommend the night circus. It’s an enemies to lovers story about a circus that serves as the playing field for 2 rival magicians who don’t know what they’re competing for and end up falling in love. It also has AMAZING BEAUTIFUL vibes

[@coolman9322]

I think she has read it last year!

[@paulamartinez6061]

And the starless sea

[@qazedc3]

I DNFed it cause it got really boring and slow

[@AllisonSommers-tv7vh]

Haley making my day by posting 🥰🥰

[@shelbycrowe8036]

Fourth Wing and The Seven Year Slip were my most surprising books of the year. I was skeptical to read Fourth Wing, it was my first fantasy read and I became obsessed with it, I read Iron Flame and loved it too. Did it break my heart? yes but I still loved it because I love the main characters so much. Since then I’ve read other fantasy books and I honestly think it’s my new favorite genre. The Seven Year Slip was so unexpected and surprising but it was one of my favorite books from the whole year, so good!

[@miawilliams3891]

the seven year slip was a surprising one for me too!! i thought i would hate it but i loved it!!

[@HiTechRedneck]

I just started The Seven Year Slip tonight, seeing so many people say how much they enjoyed it has me really excited to read it 🙌🏻

[@brakezshorts6410]

Jesus loves you!!!!!!!❤😊❤😊❤😊❤

[@brakezshorts6410]

@@HiTechRedneck Jesus loves you!!!!!!!❤😊❤😊❤😊❤

[@brakezshorts6410]

@@miawilliams3891 Jesus loves you!!!!!!!❤😊❤😊❤😊❤

[@ashleyhuff3289]

Haley PLEASE READ Iron Flame. People hate it because of how the author throws something at you at the end not because it’s a bad book 😂 also the Housemaid + the sequel were my favorites all year! Can’t wait for the third

[@jordancollins4700]

To be fair… I thought it was not that great, but the ending was a perfect cliff hanger.

[@georgiawilson644]

I actually thought Iron Flame was so much better than Fourth Wing!!

[@kinseybananay]

You should read some books by Kazuo Ishiguro ("Klara and the Sun" and "Never Let Me Go" are good ones). Also Margaret Atwood books ("Handmaid's Tale", "The Testaments", and "Alias Grace")

[@TaylahLouiseBudgets]

Thank you!!!! As someone who reads about 30 books a year, these overviews are so important so I consistently pick 4/5 star books!

[@chargough]

"fun silly haha time" is my new favorite expression. ever. addicted to saying this now.

[@shea-lyncunningham59]

I would LOVE if you made “deep dive” videos where you discuss the books you read with plot and spoilers/your opinions about it!!

[@sarellia]

My all time favorite book series is the Storm and Silence series by Rob Thier. Literally never heard anyone recommend it but its SOOOO GOOD. Its a romance set in 19th-century London, kinda enemies to lovers but also suupperrrr comedic. Theres an action/adventure subplot that I think makes the book even better. I genuinely would recommend everyone to look into this book more and give it a shot, I feel like its super underrated.

[@brakezshorts6410]

Jesus loves you!!!!!!!❤😊❤😊❤😊❤

[@LyssusX]

Your videos are so cozy! I don’t really read too much, but just enjoy watching your vids and hearing your thoughts. Glad you tried Mistborn! Brandon Sanderson is my favorite author. I can see how some chapters can be a slog to get through because they can be slow at times until you reach the 2/3 mark and then you can’t put the book down. I highly recommend Starsight, which is one that you can fly through and don’t want to put down!

[@aria5498]

i’ve fallen in love with haley it’s 2 am and i can’t stop binging her videos help 😭😭

[@k.oriaku]

OMGGGG THE VIDEO WE’VE WAITED ALL YEAR FOR

[@breesloves]

I feel like Haley would like the red queen series. Also the testing is one of my favorites

[@elissajohnson23]

These Twisted Bonds and The Nightingale surprised me with being a couple of my favorite books of the year🤩

[@booknerd369]

I just finished my 91st book of the year rereading The Hunger Games, hoping to get through two more to beat last year's record. Way to inspire me!! 💜

[@NauticalTurtle]

good luck

[@Alex-tc6gs]

Rereading the Hunger Games is so real

[@LifeOfCandice]

What’s it like rereading them? I’m thinking about doing it next year!

[@AlanaYoungK]

I just finished reading it!!

[@howdopeoplecomeupwithcreat1335]

I just finished with them! I reread them every few years😅

[@SofiaMarrsBianco]

Ur my favorite booktuber also PLEASE read where he can’t find you it’s so good but its creepy

[@Its_not_Avery17]

I love Haley she always makes me want to read❤️🎄

[@jazia_]

i love seeing haley leave her book genre comfort zone!! i also absolutely recommend project hail mary by andy weir!! it’s such an amazing book

[@bethanykeen6271]

You should do a rereading twilight video because that would be amazing

[@emmaharvey997]

i love you so haley! you’re so amazing and got me back into reading, my fav booktuber!! 💗

[@melanieebbs]

Dude I was just watching all your vids over and over then I look and you post A 30MIN VIDEO AHHH I AM SOOO HAPPYYY

[@HiTechRedneck]

I had a few surprising reads this year. Pleasant surprises: Together We Burn- Isabel Ibañez (I heard “a book about dragon fighting” and had pretty low expectations since that’s just not really something I thought I was into, but I ended up actually really enjoying this book and still find myself thinking about it months later.) Carrie Soto Is Back- Taylor Jenkins Reid (I’ve never watched tennis, never played tennis other than Wii Sports and a GameCube Mario Tennis game, can name a total of *maybe* 3 pro tennis players (and 2 of them are Venus and Serena ), just didn’t think I cared about tennis at all, but I LOVED this book. Lowkey made me wanna start watching tennis.) Not so pleasant surprise: Today Will Be Different- Maria Semple (there’s nothing *wrong* with this book, but since Where’d You Go, Bernadette? is one of my all time favorite books, I had super high expectations for this one since it’s from the same author and it just kinda fell flat for me. That probably has more to do with my own expectations than the book itself, though, I was just surprised and disappointed that I didn’t enjoy it as much as I expected.) Was overall a really good reading year for me (quantity and quality, my goal was 60 and I’ve read 108 (and may be able to finish at least a couple more before the new year)) going back through my GoodReads to answer this question really made me realize how many I thoroughly enjoyed this year 🙂 And also added a few of these to my TBR for next year

[@ravent3016]

Great group of books, good for you. I do hope you unhaul the books you don't like. No reminders of bad times to bring you down as you look at that lovely dream library.

[@Musicismytherapy26]

First! I Love your videos and I wish I could be you one day. You inspired me to become a book girly . You’re my favorite book tuber and on Christmas I got the entire naturals series just because you liked it and it sounded like a good series.

[@Annie-bl1uk]

ive read 132 books this year bcs haleys videos always make me want to read

[@Tay-Tay12]

Keep going with the infernal devices the 3rd is amazing !😊 My most surprising book for the year would have to be None of this is true by Lisa Jewel. It was my first thriller and I was very skeptical I was even going to like that genre, I picked up from your recommendation and I loved it and still constantly think about !

[@makaykay7914]

In the Shadowhunters universe, I strongly recommend starting with the Mortal Instruments series!!! It makes a lot more sense!!

[@karahtried]

ahh haley thank you for blessing me with this thirty minute video

[@lexiecoyle1053]

You should read the Gateway Chronicles by K. B. Hoyle. I’ve read the series through four times now. They might be my favorite books of all time. So cheap on kindle too so the commitment is low. The best way I can describe them is a mix of the Chronicles of Narnia, Percy Jackson, and the Lord of the Rings with a slow burn romance across all 6 books. So so good and some of the best character development I’ve ever read.

[@ysaduong6874]

THANK YOU FOR BLESSING US WITH THIS BOOK VIDEOS KWEEN HALEY 🙏

[@Maren_Mcclellan]

Haley you need to read the shatter me series if you haven’t already. I broke my leg and read the first book after surgery in the hospital the other day! So good!

[@musicgeek5738]

I think she would love the Divergent series. PLEASE READ!!!

[@emilymurphy7066]

I have been watching since you were called tippies an filmed videos in your bunk bed at your moms house! You are probably the only creator I have consistently watched that long. Now being in my mid 20s and looking back it’s weird to think your were making videos that long ago!

[@kathrynmerrill91]

My most surprising read this year was The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue! I borrowed it in audio from my library just because it was available and ended up giving it a 5 star! Maybe my favourite read of the year.

[@MollyBauercamper]

these videos are so wonderful and creative! i always look forward to when haley posts❤️

[@Jc.Colon.]

So excited, just filmed my 2023 wrap up yesterday and should be uploading it tomorrow!

[@ZoeyKennedy-fn3sw]

I’m 11 and I’ve read 107 books and I really like the author Karen M McManus all her books are wonderful!!

[@christellemurugan]

So excited for next year ❤ God bless you ✝️

[@josalynmurphy2586]

Haley, you need to read Keeper Of The Lost Cities! It is my FAVORITE fantasy world plus there is so much action, friendship, villains, and romance. It is my favorite book EVER

[@jmramsey20]

It’s been a blessing having discovered your channel this year💙! I’ve binged watched so many of your videos and have been on a reading spree right before the New year😅. The book I’ve read that surprised me the most this year was “The Lake” by Natasha Preston. It’s a YA suspense/thriller and the plot twist at the end was so good and unexpected that I still talk about it to this day. I read the book back in June and I still can’t stop thinking about the ending😅.

[@TomichDCM]

OMG The way you described some of the dialogue and other parts 🌶️ of The Fourth Wing is exactly how I felt! My gutteral laugh I made my poor sleeping cat leap from the couch and stare at me. 🤣

[@lilawest7387]

which chapter?

[@SaraSidwell]

Iron Flame was really good! I know lots didn't like it but its got it all. Tons of information, new characters, story development, its sad, its shocking, its spicy at times,. I really hope you read it!!!!!!! Especially for THAT ENDING.... No spoilers here! I gave it a 5 stars and desperately need the 3rd!

[@_myvideodiary]

I DEFINITELY recommend you to read Six Crimson Cranes duology! It's one of my fav from this entire year and I can't stop thinking about it. It's such a magical fantasy story + romance plot in it and dragons as well, hope you'll enjoy it ✨

[@angeeelato27]

I love your voice 🥹 love watching you Hailey and I’m so happy this is a 30 minute video. I could listen to you all day ❤

[@zeldamaster8472]

If you still want to try Cassandra Clare, I recommend starting with "Chain of Gold" (The Last Hours). This is the first one I finished of her books; it was page-turning and I wasn't confused at all.

[@sheilahill851]

Oh goodness, I loved Fourth Wing! I could understand what you mean about the romance that made you laugh though. For me, my love of the book has to do with Tairn and Andarna! 😊

[@Sydneyylow]

A winter in new york was dissapointing the ending was good and cute but i wish we started the book learning exactly why she went to new york because I think it wouldve added a lot of suspense and hope for us as the readers watching her try to make a new life

[@ashleyedmond3759]

I love these videos!! After the books fell all I could think of was “Snow lands on top!”

[@amandahawkins7214]

How to Walk Away is one of my all time faves. It is so good, top tier!

[@angelmissmaggie]

You are my inspiration for reading more books ❤📚🎉

[@madiisuun]

my year of rest and relaxation was my fav read of the year hahaha i love everyone’s opinions on that one

[@RociosLibrary]

So, I watched Influencer the other night and the entire time I was watching I knew Cassandra Naud reminded me of someone and now I realise it was you! She’s gorgeous and SOOOO good in that film. You must watch.

[@sindyblue4138]

I was listening to you explaining why you love the world of Elfhame and I would recommend The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black if you haven't heard of it! It's a standalone that is set in the same world, and (not a spoiler I hope) some characters does make an appearance in the cruel prince series (which I was happily surprised by when I read the cruel prince trilogy). I personally love this book!

[@josedagaming3616]

Most anticipated video of the year love your vids 🎉❤

[@BookObsessed04]

when i see that haley posts, i get instantly happy

[@danapaintsstuff]

I read several of the books you talked about in this video. Some of my favorites were The Storied life of AJ fikry, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, Five Survive, The seven year slip, & The Unmaking of June Farrow. Most surprising book I read this year was Conversations with Friends. I know you liked it, and I thought I would like it...but I hated it. The characters gave me the ick and the relationships (even with the best friend) were all toxic.

[@helin751]

I have been waiting for this! Always my favourite videos!❤

[@CherryLelyPR]

Thank u soooo much for the recommendations!! I added so many to my list 😍😍😍😍

[@stuckinstories]

5:21 clockwork prince, I understand that you may not like this one, but I really hope you give the next one "clockwork princess" a chance, that prologue I read it for the first time in 2014 and it still hurts, it tears you apart in a beautiful way, and I hope you like it, and if you don't, it's understandable.

[@kylieboenick3732]

luved every bit of the 29 minutes!💕Thank You Haley!!

[@AdrienneBauer-b5d]

Our song birds and snakes is literally so good the book and the movie I’m so glad that she read it and liked it

[@adayagonzalez9732]

I was watching haley's videos a couple hours ago and I come to see a 30 min video posted, Haley ur literally such a queen, I love watching ur videos so much