My Top Ten Books of All Time (As of 2024)

In today's video, I talk about my top ten books of all time! This list of top ten books was a difficult one to make - a lot books went into consideration. Stick around to see what books I have as my top ten favorite of all time! And let me know in the comments what your top ten books are! Thank you for stopping by!
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[@mr.e8432]

Wow, huge props putting Watership Down on the list. One of my all-time favorite books, and every time I mention it, nobody’s ever heard of it.

[@cameron9643]

Including me but now I’ll read because of you.

[@Spidermanonmynewps5]

I just started binging your channel and was so excited to see, literally immediately after finishing your 7 books in 7 days video, that you posted a new one 30 seconds ago. Wild. New fan

[@lorifrederick2367]

Oh, thank you for recognizing Watership Down. I read and re-read that book about 4 times! I was around when that first came out. Yeah, I'm THAT old 😂 i bought it with my babysitting money!

[@D_Ipsa_Loquitur]

My next reading of Watership Down will be my fourth. It’s amazing the way it seems like an entirely new story each time. I realized after joining the Hardcore Literature Book Club (on Patreon and KZbin) that that happens because I have changed, not the story, obviously. Best regards!

[@TerryJ950]

So happy you included Prince of Tides on your list. I don’t hear too many people talking about this marvel of a book. I read it many years ago, but still remember how it made me feel when the truth came out finally. I need to reread this masterpiece.

[@carlatate7678]

Agreed, it is a book that stays with you. I think I read it around 1989 or 90?

[@HoneyBun419]

In all honesty I am so happy to see when you and your wife post a video. I love books so much and just seeing people appreciate the hard work that authors do is just amazing. Hopefully when I publish my book it will be grand. ☺

[@iangubeli]

It will be amazing!

[@badmothertucker6579]

You had me at Gone with the Wind. It is just so good. So exquisite.

[@user-bm7zg7sj3u]

Iannn!!!!! Insane to see this video man, from one of your first videos being your favourites to now, I’m so thankful I was there along the way watching the channel grow and flourish. I’m so proud to be a fan of yours because I can tell that you truly do care about us. You’re a great individual and I wish your hopes and dreams come true. Anytime I need book talkin I know I count on my favourite brotha Ian!!!!! All the love in the world man to you and ashelyn and god bless you. Can’t wait to see where the channel goes next ❤

[@leahjuniper2031]

I love 1) to kill a mockingbird - harper lee 2) I know why the caged bird sings - maya angelou 3) wrinkle in time- madeline l ' engle 4) something wicked this way comes - bradbury 5) paradise - Toni morrison 6) east of eden - steinbeck 7) beloved - morrison 8)count of Monte Cristo- dumas 9) don Quixote - cervantes 10) Shakespeare Shakespeare Shakespeare ( othello, Richard iv) I know a rather odd list.

[@kimb884]

I’m reading East of Eden now. It’s so good!

[@Dalton906J]

I love the TKAM placement, probably my favorite book of all time as well. And I've started reading a lot of Shakespeare recently, once I finish The Tempest i think I'll move on to Othello

[@leahjuniper2031]

@@Dalton906J definatly book buddies! my fave shakespeare: othello, Richard lll, Henry lv, coriolanus, tempest and of course the " big 3" which I can never choose between!

[@alloralou4722]

Thank you the Steinbeck, one of my favorite American authors. East of Eden and Travels with Charlie are my favorites by him. I don’t hear about many reading Don Quixote, the size of the book intimidates many. I loved it!

[@leahjuniper2031]

@@alloralou4722 I loved travels with Charlie as well. might be time for a second read. the first was over 40 years ago!

[@whatstaceyreads]

I specifically bought The Stand bc of your recommendation! Very excited to get into it!

[@marycutler5258]

Agree with you about THE STAND, but my heart loves 11/22/63. Keep us up to date. You do the best job of talking books without going into minute detail for long periods of time. Love your concise opinions and your enthusiasm!

[@toshp9362]

The Lonesome Dove miniseries with Robert Duvall and Tommy Lee Jones is absolutely gorgeous as well. I highly recommend it too.

[@jostauffer6637]

And if you, like me , have transitioned to listening, Lee Horsely's reading of the novel is perfect. I listen to it regularly.

[@amandacornwell4554]

Adding many of these to my TBR! Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm for books

[@Sunshinysky432]

Yay, Gone with the Wind!!👋🏻👋🏻

[@lizardslaw2661]

Highly recommend Cutting for Stone for incredibly compelling drama in literary fiction .

[@dixiesmom4633]

I'm so glad I found you! These were excellent choices. Prince of Tides....such incredible story telling. You are young, but very,very wise.

[@starlasell5698]

❤📚❤️ Yes, Watership Down a five-star book!

[@ChristinePatricia-Ann]

I completely agree with your number 1 pick! It's wonderful!!

[@PreppinShootinLivin]

Great call on Watership Down….i don’t ever see anyone talk about it. Great book.

[@zakskiver]

Dang, not putting twilight in your top ten is crazy😂🤣

[@patriciakeagan9410]

That surprises me....NOT 🤣🤣

[@me78723]

Lol 😂

[@HakuYuki001]

@@francesca.m. Wow you're so funny adding a lame joke onto what was actually a good joke. Cringe!

[@Slim3398]

Booo

[@bruhda7469]

@@patriciakeagan9410yup. Its twilight. It aint really a top ten of all timme

[@drphilreadstowrite]

Love your energy & wit - inspirational. Giving me so many ideas. Think I'll have ago at this booktube lark - thank you.

[@tinahuestis6931]

THANK YOU! Someone else who finally has read and loved Gone With The Wind and done a review. I love this video. Thank you for all the reviews. I have a new reading list now.

[@Megrosalie]

These all sound like amazing books! Might have to add some to my TBR and doing a reading vlog based off of your top 10 books recs 😊😊😊!

[@angeladeel2529]

The Stand is my favorite book of all time. I read this book before college and became fascinated with nature immunity so now that’s what I do for a living.

[@iangubeli]

That is coolest thing I have ever heard!

[@BetsyAndTheBooks]

As always I leave your videos adding more books to my TBR! I would love to see you do a video of your top 10 Stephen King Books! Happy reading!🩷☺️

[@DarrenRosenow]

Thanks for the recommendations... My TBR list just expanded to include some novels that I have never heard of.

[@carlatate7678]

This my first time to view your channel, and there is so much crossover with my own list of most memorable/influential reads.

[@brandygarrett1730]

I literally have only read one of these. You sold me on them though. I will be picking up The Stand next and working my way through the list. I had originally seen your Convince me to read your favorite book video and picked up a couple of those. I absolutely loved the ones I made it through. Can’t wait to see more of your vids but my TBR is getting long now. 😂

[@jimmymeck3038]

My top 5 are... 1. 11/22/63 - Stephen King 2. Words of Radiance - Brandon Sanderson 3. The Ferryman - Justin Cronin 4. Dark Mattet - Blake Crouch 5. Morning Star - Pierce Brown

[@unknownmeaning8506]

Never heard of the ferryman so just went on Amazon and it's currently 99p. It sounds brilliant thank you

[@ellenhantzsche-yk6lw]

I agree with your #1; I’ve read it twice and can imagine reading it yet again. Brilliant book!

[@HerHomeschoolHomestead]

You are timeless and comedic. I enjoyed this review. Thank you my brother.

[@CarlosCorona-bn7nf]

Just what I needed after a long weekend 🎉

[@mattm4234]

Fantastic video! - now adding Gone with the Wind and Lonesome Dove to my list 🙂

[@ToshRaw13]

I was literally yelling ‘The Stand’ before you announced your #1 spot 😂

[@missjoshemmett]

Weren't we all?

[@user-jr1op3yk6k]

Spoiler alert 🤣

[@BethMorvant]

Putting the stand at the top of my TBR now. I’m a huge fan of King and that’s one that I haven’t tackled yet.

[@fergalohearga9594]

The algorithm shunted me over to this video, and I really enjoyed it. While we have more or less different tastes in books, we both share massive enthusiasm for reading. So long may you run, and thanks for spreading the message! When we read, we learn.

[@hollyc4624]

Great list! I love The Stand. First read it in high school and recently reread it. It is such an epic book that reads much quicker than its size would suggest.

[@Vancouversour]

Newer reader here and am already hooked on SK. My first novel of his was 11/22/63 and I was told that I was setting the bar pretty high by starting there and that was deff not a lie. What a story! I own The Stand and will have to move it up on my TBR list.

[@me78723]

That is such a beautiful copy of The Stand too !❤❤❤

[@ebony07]

The Count of Monte Cristo and The Picture of Dorian Gray seem like books you'd like!! I'm in the IB and I loved these two books so much that my extended essay is a comparison of the themes of moral degradation in both these books and relating it to artistic movements that were ongoing while the books were being written!

[@brokenremedy7821]

Yessss the Count of Monte Cristo. It was so epic that after finishing it I thought it ruined me for all books 🤣

[@rubyanddelilahandnani]

I own it.. two copies actually and I’m scared of it 😄

[@ebony07]

@@rubyanddelilahandnani read it! It’s a fun read written in really simple language! I was able to finish it in less than a week in 6th gradr

[@michelled.3849]

Love your choices!

[@patriciakeagan9410]

Great top 10. Lots of awesome books mentioned

[@brendafournier1863]

Good to know that The Stand is a great book. Just pulled it from TBR shelf and will be starting it tomorrow.

[@michelleizoco]

Gone with the wind CHANGED MY LIFE (it's also how we found out I needed glasses LOL). I couldn't agree more about the romance - and I love that she makes us love imperfect characters and gives us a romance without a happy ending. I read Dune when I was very young and I need to do a re-read. I literally just bought Prince of TIdes AND Lonesome Dove because of your descriptions. Describing LotR as the "journey of journeys" is perfection. And I have a strong feeling you've also convinced me to read the Stand as well (I've never read ANY Stephen King, so I bet I'm in a for a huge treat). A great video!

[@KeithHarkinFan114]

Oh my gosh so happy to hear you put Prince of Tides on the list - read it in high school and it’s stuck with me 10 years later.

[@midrangemonroe1]

Based on this list, my guy's gotta check out The Pillars of the Earth and Shogun. Both incredible historical fiction

[@tpawks4247]

Just went to my local library and asked her for some fiction that feels like non fiction and she suggested Shogun so I got it

[@lagoonschool]

Just finished The Pillars of the Earth - best historical fiction I have ever read. Absolutely incredible !

[@Eric4real4321]

Im currently reading Pillars of the Earth. I thought Joffrey Baratheon was one of the most evil villains ever, but i gotta hand it to William Hamleigh. That dude is a freaking monster.

[@suzdh]

Whole series is good!

[@BetsyAndTheBooks]

Oh as some top books of all time for me Harry Potter the whole series in general cause that re-started my love of fantasy books, A Princess Bride, and A Walk To Remember by Nicolas Sparks. I read the lord of the rings as a teenager and loved it! They were my first fantasy books I ever read. I need to do a re-read as an adult though! Happy reading Ian!!🩷☺️

[@knittenpurl4274]

I read the Stand in a week during a road trip through Colorado when I was 12. I adore this book- the characters, the chunkiness of the book, everything.

[@drizzt8965]

Oh yeah!

[@bubblegumnnebula]

If you enjoy Pierce Brown and Bernard Cornwell then I highly recommend anything by Brandon Sanderson. He has the highest rated book on Goodreads history and is one of the most highly rated authors of the current generation. All of my reads from him have been 6/5 reads

[@D_Ipsa_Loquitur]

Your list was wonderfully varied with its mix of genres. When you had Watership Down first, you had my undivided attention. It’s one of those books that did for me what Dune did for you, it sparked a love of reading early in my life, and so it changed my life. (That and Flowers for Algernon.) Well done!

[@drizzt8965]

It did that for me too

[@MarysInks]

Flowers for Algernon was AMAZING.

[@sleeplessinstockwell]

Cheers for list/video bro

[@salindrab4493]

Great List, love it. Here are my top five of all time: 1. The Stand (Stephen King) 2. Lord of the Rings (J.R.R. Tolkien) 3. War and Peace (Leo Tolstoy) 4. The Secret History (Donna Tartt) 5. 11/22/63 (Stephen King)

[@McMelog]

Thanks for your top ten list! Lonsome Dove and The Prince of Tides are going on my list now :) My Top 5: 5: Crime and Punishment - Fyodor Dostoevsky 4: Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage - Haruki Murakami 3: The Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien 2: Suttree - Cormac McCarthy 1: Flowers for Algernon - Daniel Keyes

[@elisabethprice4697]

I have Gone With the Wind but haven’t read it yet but now you are making want to put it higher up on my TBR! I did try to read it when I was like 13 and couldn’t do it but now I’ve read a lot more harder to read classics so I really need to get to it! Also slowly making my way through the Stand!

[@maypasifiki9360]

I read Gone with the Wind when I was 13. It put me in a reading slump... Loved it.

[@iangubeli]

You’ll love “Gone With the Wind!” And “The Stand” is better when you take your time! Whenever I reread it, I am taking a month or so to walk through it!

[@linda-ts8ty]

Yes I have been waiting for your reaction to Gone with the Wind 🤩 since ive seen you holding it in another video. It is one of my favorite classics, I love it so much ❤ I hope Ashley will read it too 🥰

[@cindystephens6997]

I agree with you about Prince of Tides!!!!

[@lynnef1988]

I haven't figured out a top 10 yet, but I think my favourite book of all time is Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier (another classic). It is wonderful and feels fresh despite it's age. Highly recommend it!

[@sonjatilley8320]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Watership Down. Re-read every few years. Amazing.

[@erichowry9356]

I have read most of the books on this list. I want to tackle Watership Down again. I rad this book when I was really young(probably 10 or 11) and will reread it this summer! Thanks for the video

[@amylucero7891]

Pat Conroy is such an amazing author. "Beach Music" is my favorite of his books. Two of my other favorites I think you should check out are "Boy's Life" by Robert McCammon (which someone with great taste already mentioned in the comments) and "The Book of Lost Things" by John Connolly. I am really loving your channel! Thanks for all the great recommendations!

[@mandalora17]

I second ‘Boy’s Life’. Originally read it at 16 yrs and again at 50. It’s perfection.

[@MarysInks]

Great list! Full of books I love or want to read. I recently reread LOTR for the first time in 20 years. It blew me away all over again. Such amazing books, the writing, the characters, everything. One of my favorite books is Ender’s Game. Highly recommend. I haven’t read The Stand, but speaking of post-apocalyptic novels from the King family, I really enjoyed The Fireman by Joe Hill. It probably wouldn’t make your top 10 list, but still enjoyable.

[@melaniegrace7707]

Gone with the wind is my absolute favorite book of all time! I didn’t put it down other than when I absolutely HAD to for the ten days I spent reading it. I’m so thankful for that book!!!

[@heidi6281]

Ian what a great list!! I hope you add the following to your tbr: The Bloodsworn, The Blacktongue Thief, Boudica: Dreaming the Eagle, Guards! Guards! The Liveship Traders. Of course The Wheel of Time, The Age of Madness & The Witcher too!

[@angelortega9205]

I love your passion!

[@Rachaelizabethayden1]

Awesome list! LOTR and GOT are my top two favorite books of all time! I’m re reading Lonesome Dove this summer. Also added Gone with the Wind and The Stand to my insanely long TBR 😅

[@gcpoulides]

New to ur channel, love ur list and seems like I found two sleepers- always been a huge fan of Knights and never heard of Enemy of God, I’ll be ordering the trilogy and also never heard of Watership Down. Very refreshing list, love to see a 50 around Xmas, instantly subbing you!

[@valerieramirez6446]

Yes love the video. I knew the stand would be number one.

[@patriciasousa5689]

Love your videos!!📚

[@nurplepain3636]

Damn man I just subbed the other day, didn't know you were a fellow howler! Red God hype!!! Also can't wait for Pierce's epic fantasy series he plans on writing when Red Rising wraps up.

[@caitlinjolly3332]

My favorite book of all time is The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. It was required reading in 6th grade and now at 35, I still think about it every day. Gone with the Wind is also on my top 10! I haven’t made a definitive list but my other all time favs are: catcher in the rye, the invisible life of Addie larue, The Book Thief, Clan of the cave bear (highly recommended), a man called Ove, the giver, Project Hail Mary, & Ready Player one. These books are on my mind 24/7

[@roxangel23]

The Outsiders is mine too :) we read it in 8th grade and like you, at 27 it’s been my favorite since, a very formative book for me

[@MLH1991]

Clan of the cave bear and the outsiders are in my top 10 as well. Read the outsiders in 8th grade as well and it made such an impact

[@rubeuspotter719]

I hated Catcher in the Rye, but I loved the outsiders and the giver though

[@keithandrew2705]

Worst novel ever crammed down teenagers throats.😊

[@nethellethteithant6051]

New subscriber, somehow spent over an hour watching your videos??? Where'd the time go? Anyway, I'm so glad you've placed LotR high up on your list! And you've convinced me to add a few books to me TBR. Now I'm waiting for you to fall for Sanderson lol. Out of modern fantasy, Sanderson has some of the best characters and story telling I've ever read (in my mind, he's only rivaled by Patrick Rothfuss). And man! The last third of each of his books! You are in for a wild ride.

[@cyrusvandergreft2293]

I'm in the last stretch of 'A Game of Thrones' myself; even having watched the show, that still hasn't taken anything away from how amazing this book is, I hope Martin finishes the series.

[@gabrielk6324]

I’m about halfway through Fire and Blood currently and trying to finish it before season 2 of HOTD comes. Check it out if you haven’t, because the style is different from GOT books (I read them all about 3 years ago) but just as high quality

[@reneerenee4974]

The Stand!! Amazing.

[@ednalee906]

I loved Gone With Wind and am so happy that it made it on your list. I have not yet read The Stand by Stephen King but am planning to as I keep hearing from various booktubers to read that book.

[@LuxVi7]

You got a fantastic list! I’ve read most of them and loved them. I’ve heard a lot of great things about Lonesome Dove so I’m definitely giving it a go. I’m currently reading my way through the Saxon Chronicles series by Bernard Cornwell so it’s great to know what I can pick up next by him.

[@nicjean]

I'm reading Dune because of you! I haven't seen the movies and haven't had any spoilers so I'm going in blind other than what you said :) 25% in and I'm really enjoying it 😊

[@Johanna_reads]

YES! Enemy of God is the best Warlord book-confirmed! Derfel was the perfect narrator choice for that series. Hooray for Dune and Lord of the Rings! ❤

[@LeeAnnaRoseReads]

Hey Ian! I’m just starting my Booktube channel, and I’m so excited to be a part of this community! Any tips and tricks on how to get started?

[@elisabethprice4697]

I just did a video like this recently. I didn’t know you were into Watership down. I haven’t read it but my family is into it!

[@elisabethprice4697]

Basically all the books on your list I either want to read or have read! LOTR is also my number 2!

[@Graceandres3]

I love that you have Gone with the Wind and Lonesome Dove on your list-both are in my top tier, along with Anna Karenina, East of Eden, Wuthering Heights, and Of Human Bondage.

[@debhanzlik540]

Awesome choices Ian. I’ve read a few and a few more are on my TBR Stephen King is my favorite too 😊 I’m from Colorado born and raised in Boulder so I love that he sets some of epic stories in places near and dear to me 😉

[@user-ib3uy6ln5p]

I literally screamed when u showed Watership Down lol it's so rare to see someone talking about it. I absolutely love it! My top 5: 1. The Chrysalids by John Wyndham 2. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 3. Watership Down by Richard Adams 4. The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham 5. The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins

[@dinocollins720]

LotR, Dune, Red Rising are all on my top 10 as well! Fantastic list!!! Still need to read the stand!

[@laurenduke300]

You have the best taste in books of any booktuber I’ve seen.

[@lavenderlady7441]

i have to binge watch all your vids.😊

[@sarajenkins7145]

Fantastic list!

[@CozyCornerArt]

I have to implore you to read The Diving Bell and the Butterfly. It had a moment and then it died, and I find it so tragic. It's the fastest read but the most impactful read I think I've ever experienced. Another great list! And cool another Stephen King fan! Loving this channel! Adding Watership Down to my TBR.

[@KarlyJo]

My top 10: - The Nightingale by Kristen Hannah (life changing) - Daisy Jones & The Six by TJR - The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue - The Romcommers by Catherine Center - Beach Read by Emily Henry - Ignite Me by Taherah Mafi - ACOWAR by SJM - Defy My by Taherah Mafi - ACOMAF by SJM - The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

[@iangubeli]

Excellent list!

[@ReadingRekindled]

Such a great list! The Stand is so dang good and I am in the middle of Golden Son now and Pierce Brown can't miss! Are there any books you have read recently that could make it to this list?

[@3riversbooks]

The Stand is a great choice. I read it 30 years ago. It’s due for a reread.

[@SJisReading]

I just finished it last week (first timer) and I definitely say it's due for a reread. So you've got my vote!

[@pamstone8145]

Thank you for a great list and video. The book that got me back into reading was Seveneves by Neal Stephenson. I fell in love with reading again and with Audible because of that book. So glad KZbin recommended your channel to me today. I have Liked and Subscribed.

[@inarae2]

I love gone with the wind! I loved the movie growing up...and I finally read the book as an adult. It was amazing.

[@sarahbailey3778]

Ken Follet 'The Pillars of the Earth' is a great read if you like historical fiction I can't recommend it highly enough.

[@marcsmirnoff936]

One of the most discerning & caustic critics of recent times, the late Francis King, also LOVED "Gone With the Wind." Interesting, & convincing, to hear another passionate admirer of it.

[@brookelynbrowitt]

I don’t think I could make a top ten, but two books that impacted my life that I think about a lot are The Woman Outside My Door by Rachel Ryan and All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers. Probably not your type of books since they’re both thrillers, but I love them.

[@simonedwards9450]

Great list. I love so many of those books. My top ten: 1. The Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien 2. ‘Salem’s Lot by Stephen King 3. The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 4. The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett 5. Bleak House by Charles Dickens 6. Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy 7. The Secret of Crickley Hall by James Herbert 8. War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy 9. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J K Rowling 10. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

[@joereeve2569]

What about Salem's Lot makes it your number 2 overall? I read it last year as my first King book and didn't enjoy it very much

[@simonedwards9450]

@@joereeve2569 I absolutely love it. I love the characters, the scenery, the story, the world building. I read it at least once a year and it feels like going back to a wonderful holiday place. Yes there are probably better King novels (the Shining, The Stand, IT) but for me this is the one I always come back to.

[@ToddsBookTube91]

Nice list!

[@rachelwilson203]

If you loved Prince of Tides, read his Beach Music. It's gorgeous. I love them both!!

[@natsbookshelf]

Hey! Just recently found your channel and I really enjoy your videos. I was wondering if had read the poppy war series by RF Kuang? I don't see it on your shelf but you really seem to enjoy historical fiction mixed with fantasy and that book does it sooooo well.

[@Dalton906J]

Absolutely wonderful list, my top three are probably 1: To Kill A Mockingbird 2: Blood Meridian 3: I Am Legend

[@lesbianmorgoth652]

mostly not my taste, but a cool list nevertheless! mine is: 10) the magic mountain - mann 9) the bell jar - plath 8) white noise - delilo 7) in search of lost time - proust 6) star maker - stapleton 5) wuthering heights - brontë 4) lolita - nabokov 3) the dispossessed - le guin 2) 2666 - bolanõ 1) lord of the rings - tolkien (c'mon, its in my name lol)