If I Could Only Keep 20 Books, Here's What I'd Pick

[@Leenambw]

My favorite thing about your channel is that you read books that aren’t hyped and you give less popular and older authors a chance

[@gardenofcass2394]

If I could only stay subscribed to one booktuber, Chandler is the one I would pick! 💓

[@chandlerainsley]

hahaha love this, thank you

[@emilydigrande4936]

Mine would be: 1. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 2. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller 3. The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah 4. ACOMAF by Sara J. Maas 5. Part of Your World by Abby Jiminez 6. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 7. Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin 8. From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata 9. Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas 10. Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel and lastly, of course, The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo by TJR. These are my personal faves. I have more but these are the ones that live rent-free in my head, lol.

[@HeatherB81]

So interesting how Project Hail Mary makes so many peoples favorites lists! And it seems to be across the board as far as people who tend to love certain genres the most… I have seen purely romance readers with it on their list! 🤯 I need to read it!!

[@kristenlassiter5705]

My husband mailed off my old childhood copy of The Giver to Lois Lowry years ago. She signed it and mailed it back. It was the best surprise ever and so meaningful. I will never part with that book.

[@emzlittlelibrary]

I’m convinced we had the same YA fantasy/paranormal/romance experience growing up. Holly Black (Valiant/Ironside), City of Bones, and Vampire Academy are integral to my reading taste now.

[@khalilahd.]

Lmfao I couldn’t agree more ❤

[@meeghanf1368]

Same! (Save for Vampire Academy) I still reread the infernal devices at least once a year

[@mansvanisharma]

I must say, your talking speed is what I need...generally I try to make it 1.5x or 2x to catch up and avoid getting distracted. Your video I just watch on 1x....n believe me, I love it 😀

[@KatieColson]

This is a great idea. Definitely inspiring me. I’m gonna be thinking about this all day

[@MHASLiyra]

I LOVÉ this idea!! Especially because you’re able to talk about books that aren’t in everyone’s videos, much more sentimental books with meaning to you as an individual.

[@blueditto]

your outfit and jewellery look amazing in this video! 🔥🔥🔥

[@chandlerainsley]

ty ty!!

[@SM-fy4ij]

1. Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (my number one book forever) 2. Get A Life Chloe Brown 3. The Learning Curve by Mandy Berman 4. The Lady Tempts an Heir by Harper St. George 5. Divergent by Veronica Roth (the best dystopian book of my teenage years and I will die on that hill) 6. Broken Vow by Sophie Lark (I thought I hated mafia romances until I read this book) 7. Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen (I love pride and prejudice so so much but this book made me realize how much I love Jane Austen as an author) 8. It’s so hard to pick just one Christina Lauren but I’m gonna say The Soulmate Equation That’s all I’ve got lol

[@andresmontielc]

Great list! Thanks for sharing. There are a lot of books out there that most people haven't heard about that should get a lot more exposure. I recently read When Dying Is Not a Problem and I really enjoyed it.

[@meghanc8967]

I think the books I would keep would all be sentimental books. my dads set of lotr, the leather bound set of whinnie the pooh my dad got me for my first birthday, my original set of Shel Silverstein poem books (where the sidewalk ends, light in the attic, falling up) I do love legendborn though, like you said it was a refreshing new take within YA fantasy and while it wasn't the main plot of the book, the way Bree processes the grief of losing her mom was so impactful for me.

[@meeghanf1368]

Valiant is SUCH a good series and I LOVED seeing the characters briefly on the street in the Mortal Instruments series!!! It was so nostalgic

[@cassiewarrener960]

99% of the books I read/listen to are from the library, so I don't have too many physical books. But the ones I do have, I've had since childhood and I would have to keep City of Bones because it was so influential to me with the world building and romance. I'd also have to keep The Summer I Turned Pretty Series by Jenny Han. I love these books with all my heart. This was the first time I ever really related to a character and I still go back and reread the series every year. I remember I was on vacation and I made my aunt go to a book store to get the next book because I had to know what happened. The Mortal Instruments and TSITP truly sparked my love for reading.

[@livforreading]

Oooo def need to read Part of Your World this year! I would def want to pick books that demonstrate my history with reading!

[@MelLenoreReads]

I loved Lover Awakened. I just have so many fond memories of that one.

[@MBGrace1]

The only booktuber I watch we have very similar tastes in books and I love how aesthetically pleasing they are

[@fullofstars977]

Lover Awakened was my first BDB book. So very good. We get Lassiter in April! *squeal*

[@Dcong16]

I don't have a full 20, but some of the big ones for me are: 1. the outsiders (first book to make me cry and i still have my og copy from when I was 12) 2. the night circus by erin morgenstern 3. the host or breaking dawn by stephanie meyer 4. the hitchhikers guide to the galaxy by douglass adams 5. rushed by aurora rose reynolds (recent romance addition but it's one that just makes me feel good) 6. radiance by grace draven

[@emie4050]

i read amari and the night brothers in january and absolutely loved it, first 5 stars of the year so i totally get why it's on this list!

[@BasilGab]

I'd keep All the Ugly and Wondeful Things by Bryn Greenwood My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson The Siren by Tiffany Reisz Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione Red Sister by Mark Lawrence Alanna: the First Adventure by Tamora Pierce A Lesson in Thorns by Sierra Simone Souls Unfractured or Crux Untamed by Tillie Cole

[@chandlerainsley]

ooo good list!

[@kyraallerton4612]

I just bought All the Ugly & Wonderful Things from BOTM!!! This makes me excited to give it a try

[@serendipity1237]

All the Ugly and Wonderful Things is a freaking MASTERPIECE

[@tayloralexa6237]

In no particular order: 1. My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell 2. Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake 3. Sugar Daddies by Jade West 4. The Long Game by Rachel Reid 5. Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid 6. Take A Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert 7. Wolfsong by TJ Klune 8. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 9. The Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsberg 10. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sàenz 11. I’ll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson 12. The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun 13. Always Only You by Chloe Liese 14. Mercy by Sara Cate 15. Crazy Stupid Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams 16. Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez 17. If You Ask Me by Libby Hubscher 18. Alpha Heat by Leta Blake 19. Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade 20. The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

[@melissawritesalot1270]

Yes! For the SJM pick it's ACOMAF. It being the book Rhys and Feyre come together so perfectly is just 😍 so good

[@olala6573]

Anxious people is definitely one that I would keep as well! It’s amazing

[@dianaandthebookhunt]

Another great video idea! I may do it on my channel & will definitely credit you, because I loved it! You really thought about having variety and keeping books that mean something to you. I loved the books you picked 🩷

[@chandlerainsley]

would love to see your version of this!!

[@franciscatepper2016]

I loved Dear Ava. I agree it’s definitely underrated.

[@mariaklein9442]

We need more books like part of your world for sure

[@lihfng]

Not going to lie… I would have to fight the urge to just keep my Rick Riordan collection lol PJO has been my favorite series throughout most of my life and I can’t imagine not owning them. That being said, I think the list would be something like: - Battle of the Labyrinth - The Mark of Athena - Heartstopper Vol.4 - Red White and Royal Blue - Carry On - A House on the Cerulean Sea - Check, Please Vol.2 - The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting - Gone Girl - Mystery at the Masquerade - It Happened One Summer - Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince - Six of Crows - The Selection - Catching Fire - The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Turtles All The Way Down - Warcross - Fence Vol.1 - How to Train Your Dragon

[@crystalsbookishlife]

I was literally just thinking of Dear Aba today! I read that because of you and really liked it!

[@crystalsbookishlife]

CITY OF BONES YESSSSS

[@Minkinglady]

I’m so happy you kept a court of mist and fort😅 I love that one sm

[@jude8067]

I love Vampire Academy and a middle grade series called Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne Collins it was the first book series i picked up by myself to read when i was in 5th grade. There’s also the Wings of Fire series and the Slater Brothers series and the last ones would probably be the forbidden men series i don’t remember all the authors for those tho, 😅

[@anoushkaps2164]

also i love this video. & the idea. it's so cute & wholesome. even the thumbnail is adorable 😭😭😭

[@carleelambros5367]

I’m so glad you said Anxious People because that’s the first one I thought of! Completely agree. It’s a perfect book in my opinion. Now if only he’d write some romance…

[@latteroll]

bdb, particularly lover awakened, is also the series that got me into romance omg 😭

[@isisx2015]

I feel the same way about Their Eyes Were Watching God. It was one of the few books from high school that I absolutely fell in love with. What a beautiful book.

[@carolineblueskies]

A little commotion for the outfit/jewelry though!

[@heathermalmal9943]

I feel like everyone has an “oh my god, people make out in books?” Moment at some point. 😂😂

[@StaceysEssentials]

So I am a dark romance girl at heart so my top 10 is pretty dark but here’s mine 1. Haunting Adeline by HD Carlton 2. Hunting Adeline by HD Carlton 3. Wallbanger by Alice Clayton 4. The Words by A. Jade 5. Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas 7. Phantom by Greer Rivers 8. I Dare You by Shantel Tessier 9. Gothikana by Runyx 10. Hollow Heathens by Nicole Fiorina

[@allisonmyers5874]

Ahh I loved Vampire Academy as a teen and so happy to see it on your list. I was totally obsessed 😍

[@theliterarylawyer5304]

Anxious People would be at the top of my list of keep books. There's just something about that book that speaks to my heart. ❤

[@Novasacademyy]

Agreed! I still think about it all the time and I read it forever ago now

[@KarinaLovesBooks]

I think it would be really hard for some authors if I was to only keep one of each. In no particular order it would be: 1. The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller 2. Red, white and Royal blue by Casey Mc Quinston 3. The invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab 4. Us by Sabrina Bowen & Elle Kennedy 5. Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson 6. The Endgame by Riley Hart 7. Autoboyography by Christina Lauren 8. Twisted Games by Ana Huang 9. Queen of Nothing by Holly Black 10. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn 11. Kings Rising by C.S. Pacat 12. Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid 13. Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J Mass 14. They both die at the end by Adam silvera 15. Leopard's Blood by Christine Feehan 16. Persuasion by Jane Austen 17. Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan 18. Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend 19. Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor 20. The bear and the nightingale by Katherine Arden Honorable mentions: 1. The bone season by Samantha Shannon 2. A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab 3. Captured by Erica Stevens (please check it out it's an underrated vampire romance on ebook mix of NA and YA, distopian world overtaken by vampires a quartet) 4. A court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas 5. The Queen's Rising by Rebecca Ross 6. Check Please by Ngozi Ukazu 7. Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb 8. Mistakes were made by Meryl Wilsner 9. Morning Star by Pierce Brown 10. Axel's pup by Kim Dare @bookarina_bookreviews

[@Leenambw]

You look so pretty 😊 I love the jewelry with the outfit

[@chandlerainsley]

thanks

[@maddiemartine1105]

@maddiemarty looooooved part of your world and yes I cried listening to the audiobook

[@ashleytunny]

AirPods connected during the intro and I had to restart cause I can’t miss the Chan crunch noise.

[@Megajennsan]

Hmm. Today I think I'd pick; 1. A court of Mist and Fury (SJM) 2. House of Earth and Blood (also SJM) 3. City of Bones 4. A Shadow in the Ember (JLA) 5. From Blood and Ash (JLA) 6. Pillars of the Earth (Ken Follett) 7. The Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder (first prairie book, such childhood memories!) 8. A Touch of Darkness (Scarlett St. Claire) 9. Twilight (Stephenie Meyer) 10. The Hating Game (Sally Thorne) 11. Outlander (Diana Gabaldon) 12. The Unhoneymooners (Christina Lauren) 13. The Spanish Love Deception (Elena Armas) 14. Wolf Brother (Michelle Paver) - my first ever fantasy series when I was 12-13 y/o 15. The Love Hypothesis (Ali Hazelwood) 16. Throne of Glass (SJM) 17. Beach Read (Emily Henry) 18. Silence of the Lambs (Thomas Harris) And that's probably it for now. Mix of new favs and nostalgia

[@laurlovesliterature]

dear ava is an all time fave!

[@heathers_happily_ever_afters]

I could never choose just 20 books to keep my head would explode. I love my books and it was only recently that I learned to unhaul books.

[@CheyeW13]

it doesn't matter what edition, but i always want to have a copy of dracula. i don't think its the best book in the world by any means, but it's had a lotta significance throughout my academic life lol

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Ugh yes VA is so nostalgic 🥲

[@noikw]

Preferences are a funny thing. Because I prefer mass market paperbacks. ☺️

[@booksnbeauty3745]

Such a fun and unique video idea!

[@chandlerainsley]

thank you

[@osnatleht976]

Osnat_leht I would love to get my hands on "part of your world"! Thanks for a great video

[@dhanashreekonsam2757]

A Kingdom of Dreams❤️❤️❤️❤️🥺

[@rhernandez720]

The 2 books I’d have to replace if they disappeared from my shelves: my very beautiful copy of Matilda and Things I Can’t Explain by Mitchell kriegman. Matilda was the first book that I read that made me realize I like reading but the children’s books I had been exposed to at that time were just boring to me. Okay, I don’t know about the quality of Things I Can’t Explain because I’m too emotionally tied to it to see clearly but it’s a sort of book sequel to the show Clarissa Explains it All (written by the creator of the show) but sort of time-shifted so that Clarissa was in her early 20s at the time it was published (even though in real timeline she’d be in her 30s). If you grew up with Clarissa and feel emotionally tied to that world I think you’ll enjoy just hanging in that world again (we hear about Sam, Ferguson, and her parents) and it has a cute romance. Bonus points, Melissa Joan Harts sister narrates the book and she sounds like Melissa so it sounds kinda like the Clarissa you’re used to hearing and it just feels good.

[@johnsaxongitno4life588]

My first book 📖 and only book 📖 I need is War and Peace ☮️ been my favourite book since I was 12 and still is 38 years later on prayers and thoughts for you and your family love your family friend John 💙💙💙

[@HeatherB81]

Anyone that wants to answer this would be appreciated- why do you buy books rather than borrow them from the library? I’m asking, because I very rarely read a book more than once, and I’m just curious if I am unique because of this? Sure, I have my all time favorites that I have read multiple times, but those are very rare. I prefer to only read a story once, because once I have read it, I obviously already know what happens, so I don’t see myself reading it again when I already know what happens. 🤷🏼‍♀️ I think I am the minority though!

[@chandlerainsley]

i borrow nearly all of the books i read from the library :) but books that have an emotional impact are usually ones that i like to keep around. either on the chance i want to reread or if i want to be able to loan a favorite to a friend

[@LeeAnneRMT]

I am a book Dragon! I used to own so many more physical books, but now I own many digital copies. I often reread books, and being able to just go through my shelves reminds me... oh yeah that's what I am in the mood for. I tend to remember scenes or characters better than authors or titles so it's easier to go back through my shelves. Also they're like good friends that have kept me company, I've cried with them, laughed, ect. I wish I had more space and many of the books I've let go still.

[@anoushkaps2164]

i love part of your world & must own it. but india doesn't have physical copies😭 & idk if these giveaways are open to India as well, agh it's so frustrating

[@jyotsnapathade4437]

Please please please give your review on the archana chronicles by kersley Cole. I think you might like it. It's a lengthy series, but so worth it. Please do read this one

[@tamara10]

The books look so good without the dust jackets

[@kyraallerton4612]

You love vampire romances?!? Have you read The Serpent & The Wings of Night ??

[@chandlerainsley]

yep :) vlog is over on patreon

[@PamNg]

PUNK 57!?? * pretends to be shocked *

[@heathergibson8594]

I loved this video.

[@MadeleineMarina]

Chandler! No Twilight??

[@RoseSkully22]

I'm really suprised to not see the roughest draft on here.

[@chandlerainsley]

i definitely went back and forth on that one!

[@madeublush7066]

@skinbyjennj I would love to read Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez.

[@nicolethorn1930]

@Cappiethorn -- I feel like for the life of me I couldn't pick only 20 books to keep.

[@DumiNihi]

Vampire academy the show was CANCELLED???!

[@aliciaguzman]

@effinalice1

[@gianninaguzman4739]

did you find know that the bdb is going to be a movie? i'm having mixed thoughts becuase passionflix i think is the producer and i'm not a fan of their movies, but i'd love to know your opinion!

[@chandlerainsley]

i saw that! i am worried lol but happy for JR, she seems excited about it

[@Natalia-kg4sz]

@natalia_0 I would love that book

[@whatalicesaw]

@whatalicesaw Thanks!

[@stacemiddleton]

Part of your world is actually on my wish list so I'd love to enter the giveaway @stacemiddleton My list would definitely have to include Caraval, The Night Circus, Gone Girl, Breaking Dawn, The Great Gatsby and the Handmaid's Tale 📘 x

[@echolalia85]

@lewegy 😊

[@kelseylovesstuff]

Love this idea! Eve Brown is also my favorite of the three sisters stories. @kelseywellread

[@raelynmarie16]

@theraelynmarie Part of Your World is my favorite book that I’ve read in a long time 🤍🥰

[@krissyems]

@heytiskristine cause I love pet of your world

[@khalilahd.]

I love your list of books. It’s nicely rounded and I loved hearing the reasoning behind them ❤ also I would love a copy of part of your world! @Khalilah_Denson 😊

[@hollyburke3235]

@hollyrburke_ would love to have part of your world on my shelf!

[@voreallis]

@danielamarvil ❤‍🔥🦋😮‍💨

[@mikaylamcguffin6644]

@mikaylaegbendah :) I’ve had part of your world on my TBR!!!

[@BriFgr]

This makes me want to go through my shelves and figure out what 20 books i’d keep. And i trust your taste in romance implicitly, so you’ve made me VERY interested in Part of Your World, a book that was not previously on my radar before you read it. @breathehopebooks

[@Wonderdoe211]

@wonderdoe ❤

[@rachelfaber4545]

@rachelfabe !

[@rachelsalterr]

Such a great concept of a video! I think I’d struggle to pick just 20 😂 would love to have a copy of Part of your world! @rachsalterr

[@Raviefbabyy]

Loved this video!!! @readwithcupcake

[@fionaknas1711]

Love your list! We have very similar reading tastes 😊 @fionareads2much

[@scoutthepages]

@Pragmastery 🖤😌

[@jennshields1061]

@jshields507 ❤

[@juliaryan5384]

I need to read love on the brain! @justjuliaslife

[@emmatang853]

Oohh this is going to be so tricky but now I want to try this with my books! @emmajoytang

[@brightsunshineydays]

Would love to read/own my first Abby Jimenez! I usually buy books for my students instead of myself😅 @/littlelovelieselementary

[@ceciliaasteri]

@c.e.c.ili.a I've been wanting to read part of your world ever since you first mentioned it and would love to get a copy from you!! I've loved your content for years🤍✨

[@leilanibaby3975]

I've been wanting to read part of your world for a while! if you're willing to part with it that would be cool :)) @leilaniturnsthepage

[@iarayabra3017]

@iaruyabra

[@thriftyreadersclub]

@thriftyreadersclub

[@katelinanderson8419]

@katelin.anderson.9