January Favorites 2016! ◈ Ingrid Nilsen

[@lauren2642]

My favorite book of all time is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. It's a creative non-fiction story about Henrietta Lacks, a black woman from the south who had cervical cancer in the 1950s. When she visited the doctor, they took her cells without her permission and ended up discovering that her cancer cells are literally immortal. The cell line is now called "HeLa" for Henrietta Lacks and they have been used to make huge discoveries and treatments for cancer. However, Henrietta and the Lacks family were never compensated at all from the financial gains made from her cells, so this is also a story about equality and consent in medicine. It's super fascinating and I think you would love it :)

[@lauren2642]

P.S. Happy birthday, lovely! :)

[@kappyfulliness]

+Lauren Paige Yesssss!!!!!!

[@steph2958]

Oh I heard about that in bio

[@MotionPictureMuse]

+Lauren Paige Such an important story, everyone should read it.

[@sarahcholewa8365]

Great pick! On the NYT Bestsellers list, or it was last week at least!

[@natashafarwell6718]

' The perks of being a wallflower' truly changed my life and helped me get through high school x

[@ohboilien]

+Tasha stars very one of my faves. got the english version and the german (my native tongue) cause it was just so good

[@DearSparklesTV]

+Tasha stars great book! But the themes and metaphors are so heavy I would almost want to classify it as really an adult read rather than a young adult one.

[@natashafarwell6718]

DearSparklesTV i agree that the themes and metaphors are heavy, but that is what makes it such a great book. It's a great book,yet it is still understandable as many people can connect to it

[@Bavarian.Donuts]

That book made me feel so cool 😎

[@justinabrandt7465]

SO MANY OF THESE BOOKS IVE NEVER HEARD OF AND ITS MAKING ME EXCITED

[@cjohnson9542]

5th wave , the little book to confidence, advice from my 80 year old self, your illustrated guide to becoming one with the universe, the little book of mindfulness,you are a badass and 52 small changes for the mind!!! Love you SM! And all of these can be found at urban outfitters except 5th wave!

[@AnnaLeyland]

the curious incident of the dog in the nighttime by mark haddon is one of my favourite books ever :)

[@UhhC4103]

+Anna Leyland Its a very unique book and i enjoyed it a lot.

[@kaelyncrash]

+Anna Leyland I was just about to write this! Amazing novel, loved it.

[@NessieJudge]

+Anna Leyland MINE TOO!

[@alutka11235]

+Anna Leyland This is the last book I read. It was so amazing! Honest story about stepping out of your comfort zone and you can learn so much science stuff from it. I'm pretty sure that there is a play based on this book now playing in London.

[@kiya12309]

+Anna Leyland Great book! Have you read Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close? It doesn't deal with the same issues, but in part the narrators are reminiscent of one another as very intelligent boys dealing with issues they really shouldn't have to at such an age.

[@julhippo]

Wanna know what my january favorite is? It's Ingrid

[@julhippo]

+julhippo smoooothhhhhh

[@leilaparks8229]

+julhippo Me too!

[@nannajohansen21]

+julhippo That's cute!

[@Bignlil21]

The Girl on the Train!! so freaking good, so unexpected

[@MaddiesRawr]

I know right? That ending was totally a shocker !!

[@whenlifesmiles]

GAH really??! I thought it was such a letdown! Everyone was saying it was the next Gone Girl but it was NOT AT ALL

[@dustydamsel6314]

"The Tao of Pooh" An adorable and profound way to explain the Taoist philosophy. Really inspiring and comforting. I'm sure you will love it

[@screamnorange]

Attachments by Rainbow Rowell!!! So good!

[@HeatherRising]

Oh my gosh! I love recommending books, so this is so exciting for me. The Bone Season (action packed, badass female, and psychic powers), The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (minimalist lifestyle, organizing, bringing joy to your life), and last but not least Outlander (historical fiction, time travel, beautiful romance, Scotland, action packed, badass female). Happy belated birthday!!!!!

[@HeatherRising]

Oh my god and Carry On by Rainbow Rowell!!!! (LBGTQ, fantasy, humor, Harry Potter esque)

[@puffymustash]

They all sound great! I got Te Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up for Christmas, and I just started it. It's so amazing!!

[@TheTNA123]

+Heather Warren also you can watch Outlander on amazon prime!

[@HeatherRising]

TheTNA123 You just gave me the best news I've heard all day!!!

[@torijohnson980]

All the bright places but Jennifer Niven it's SO good. If you like the fault in our stars, you love this!! It's my favorite book of all time 😊

[@torijohnson980]

By** oops

[@belovedSin89]

I recently bought the book "the life-changing magic of not giving a f*ck: How to stop spending time you don't have with people you don't like doing things you don't want to do" and I love it. The title sounds a bit bad, but it's actually really inspiring and great for someone who just need to re-prioritize in life. For a person like myself who always put other before myself, being a good girl and who worked myself so close to falling apart just pleasing other people, this was actually life changing. She writes about doing what you want, need and love but without being an a-hole about it. It's also really funny, which just adds to why I think you would love it! PS. I really like the person you've become and I find it so inspriring. You seem so true to yourself, strong yet beautifully fragile. And I love that. That you allow yourself to be both strong and soft at the same time. You are a beautiful human.

[@KaseyStudies]

*YOU ARE SO BEAUTIFUL! I love how, no matter how I am feeling, watching your videos always brings a big smile to my face.* ps: Dear people of the comments section, I hope you all have had a lovely day! Have a wonderful rest of your week and don't forget that you are amazing. Make the most out of every moment and smile, a lot. :) -a hungry small youtuber in Hungary

[@KaseyStudies]

Love you so much!

[@beatrizs9677]

Hey! See ypu everywhere, would you want to collab sometime?

[@claudiab5707]

I love your videos so much Kasey!

[@brittarstwitch]

thank you!

[@Fluflu04]

People like you always puts a smile on my face and cheers me up!:D Thank you very much

[@watchbrooke]

Seeing the books that you mentioned, I would HIGHLY recommend "Big Magic" By Elizabeth Gilbert! It has some AMAZING stories and words of advice from her personal experiences and it has definitely changed my perspective on some important things in life! I recommend this book to SO many people and everyone I know who has read it has adored it! Maybe you will too! 😊

[@watchbrooke]

+Brooke Houts Oh ALSO it's a pretty easy read yet the word choice and phrasing is on point because it's hilarious and an absolutely great book all-around

[@katemallorie2440]

+Brooke Houts I read "Big Magic" and I completely loved it!!!

[@watchbrooke]

Kate Mallorie RIGHT it's so bomb

[@ajameseburslem7236]

The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini! Love ya Ingrid ♡

[@Wasabisaurus08]

I had to read that for school it conveys a very deep message

[@ForrestFinn11]

+Aja Mese Burslem YES!

[@90xolove]

+Aja Mese Burslem Kite Runner is really good and A Thousand Splendid Suns also by Khaled Housseni is SO good

[@sokyate2518]

I don't know that this book will be for you, but deep down I'm hoping it's a book for everyone. The title is "More Happy than Not", and I found it quite randomly on Goodreads going through pages and pages. I'd give you a brief description of the book but I'm not good at it at all so it's better for you to check online. All I can say is that this story really touched me. It grabbed me tighter and tighter as I was flipping the pages, it was an emotional roller coaster. The writing is on point and the author, Adam Silvera, is incredibly good at making you slowly care about the characters, even the ones in the background I'd say. I cried, I smiled, I FELT. There's quite a twist toward the middle of the book that just broke me. And I won't even start about the ending, but just know (for what it's worth), that I've never been more satisfied with one. That was my submission to this contest! Hope you'll give this book a chance, now or sometime in the future. I sincerely hope my English wasn't awful and I was understandable! Lots of good thoughts and encouragement from France! PS : here's the link to the Goodreads page of the book : www.goodreads.com/book/show/19542841-more-happy-than-not

[@Scrambledpegs]

Wait no! That's not my recommendation. My recommendation is Fun Home by Alison Bechdel. It's a graphic novel about a girl who discovers she's a lesbian right around the time her father commits suicide after living a life as a closeted homosexual. I'm not sure if you've heard of it, but it's also a Broadway musical right now. Very poignant and important. But not completely serious. It's definitely got some humor in it.

[@EllieMcHale1]

+Kimmy Fiorentino YES!!! So good. Did you read the follow up ('Are You My Mother?')? I have it on my night stand waiting to be read. Alison Bechdel is genius.

[@4linaxx226]

+Kimmy Fiorentino have you seen/listened to the musical of the same name? it is based off of this graphic novel, and i have to say it is amazing. i totally recommend listening if you havent already!!!

[@originaltitude1998]

I personally loved • "Why not Me?" , "Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?(and Other Concerns)" by Mindy Kaling, they are funny and sincere essays/autobiographies of an awesome celebrity; •Aziz Ansari's "Modern Romance" which is both educational and funny; •"A Tap On the Window" by Lindwood Barclay, which is a great thriller book; •"Binge" by Tyler Oakley, a series of essay/autobiography book; • "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, a shocking but beautiful fictional story; •Marie Lu's "Legend" trilogy (sci-fi); • "The Perfume" by Patrick Süskind, a classic which is disturbing but appealing. I honestly have a lot more, but I don't want to put all of them at once, these are the most recent ones I read. I must confess that I wouldn't personally have read The Perfume, The Kite Runner, or A Tap On the Window had I not read this in school, but I truly enjoyed them. I've had a passion, a love for reading ever since I was a child so discovering new genres and books is always intriguing.

[@originaltitude1998]

I also wanted to say how much I've enjoyed your videos in the past years and love how much you share your love of reading, you've always been such a huge inspiration to me and I hope you'll check my books out!

[@originaltitude1998]

Also in case you can't see, asking me a favorite is obviously impossible since I am so indecisive, espiacially since all of these books are all so different, I can't compare or rank them since I love them each in a different way. This basically applies to everything for me: tv series, anime, books, interests, etc

[@allanathornton2201]

Legend is such a good trilogy!

[@kikipower123]

You should definitely read The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls. It is such a fantastic and unbelievable memoir. There is never a dull moment in this memoir, and it's heartbreaking and will leave you in disbelief.

[@kathleenklimek2965]

Ooh good one! That is a great book! :)

[@danaelaina123]

+booksagainstsilence that's my all time favorite book!

[@ohboilien]

+booksagainstsilence it's also one of my favorites. all the feels.

[@iseebrowncows]

+booksagainstsilence I loved that memoir until I learned that she made up about half of what she wrote about, and she exaggerated many other scenes too. So I love reading it as a realistic fiction novel now, rather than a memoir. But it's still awesome.

[@kristenkuruugaa7903]

I just finished this! It was incredible and shocking. There were moments that made me actually drop my jaw -- mostly anytime someone got hurt.

[@MaddieSJennings]

meet me under the ombu tree is an absolutely incredible read! it changed my life at age 14 and completely changed my way of thinking. four years on and possible a million novels later, it is still my favourite book ever to have been written.

[@BenjaminBigger]

*BINGE BY TYLER OAKLEY, YESSSS* 😍👌

[@BenjaminBigger]

+Benjamin Bigger loved this

[@larrystein7556]

YES ILY! 😍💕💕👏🏼😍

[@larrystein7556]

I LOVE TYLER SO MUCH 😍😍👏🏼👏🏼

[@grace-hf5ci]

The Book Thief- Markus Zusak 💗💗

[@charlielats6462]

I agree it is a amazing read .

[@HaylStorm1020]

+grace emily This is one of my all time favorite books. Another amazing one by him is I Am the Messenger. If you liked Book Thief you should totally check that one out! (if you haven't yet :] )

[@TheViltee]

Omg my favorite book ever!!! Does anyone know any similar books?

[@charlielats6462]

HaylStorm1020 thanks I'm currently looking for a new read I might try that one .

[@irishemsbeauty]

As cringey as it sounds you were totally my favourite youtuber of January (ok fav youtuber of every month but I don't wanna come on too strong you feel me?) lol

[@michelledeegan2331]

+Emily Alison i feel you lol

[@MaryMay-Miller]

You've probably already read it, but just in case not, 'The Five People You Meet In Heavan' is my favourite book of all time. It's not too long so is perfect to get really engrossed in in a day or two, and is just completely beautiful. Each of the stories have such a lovely feeling to them and the concept as a whole is just amazing. Each time I read it, I cry and laugh out loud just as much as the first time. Really just one of those books you never want to end!

[@theaparnaverma]

You should definitely check out Neil Gaiman's books, especially "The Graveyard Book." It's freaking amazing!

[@lilly8583able]

I loved that book! :)

[@ToriBreen]

Ingrid looks so cute in that turtleneck! 💗 I look so weird when I wear them haha!

[@ToriBreen]

+Tori Breen Love you Ingrid!

[@naomif5222]

Omg same hahah can't pull them off at alll

[@ceeaich]

Awesome read: Why We Should All Be Feminists by Chimimanda Ngozi Adichie. Wow. That's all I can say. It's a short little read that was actually a TEDTalk. A powerful message that takes the debunks the fear and anger surrounding the word "feminist".

[@mcrmy322]

I think she mentioned this book in one of her videos

[@ceeaich]

+Sara Patricia Lol, I'm new. That's awesome though! :D

[@emilybrown9335]

Hi Ingrid! My book recommendation is Tuesday's With Morrie by Mitch Albom. This is by far one of my favourite novels! This is a story of Mitch's college professor that he was very connected with as a student and how that friendship slowly faded away through the years. He doesn't reconnected with Morrie (the prof) until he finds out that Morrie is going to pass away. So every Tuesday, Mitch comes over and visits Morrie and he learns so much. I love this story because even though the premise is quite sad, the message is something you'll keep with you forever.

[@clairepersise2373]

Read the book "Carry On" by Rainbow Rowell...I absolutely loved this book.

[@clairepersise2373]

Same that her books are just incredible

[@SheenaLakhani1]

I have two recommendations and both are books that I am currently reading. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden: beautifully written story about the journey of one of Japan's most celebrated geisha. Seriously can't put this book down. The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson: Exploration of American history and how the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago played perfectly into the plan of murderer Dr. H.H. Holmes. It starts off a little slow because it has A LOT of architectural history behind the fair but gets really interested as the story develops and you get to peek inside the mind of a murderer.

[@SheenaLakhani1]

+Sheena Lakhani Also just want to note that I love that Ingrid did this because now I can make my own book list!

[@katea5460]

You should read All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr or The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern!

[@sbee8]

+Kate A All The Light We Cannot See is one of my favorites! Such a beautifully written book!

[@maraxchel]

My favorite book is "Open by Angre Agassi" I think it's really cool because it allows you to know who he really is and how he became a tennis player without even wanting to be one. I am not a huge fan of Tennis, but it was interesting to see how far family loyalty can affect one. Also, its quite unreal to know even do its not his choice he became one of the best in the world and an inspiration to others. If you read hope you enjoy it as much as I did, if not give it a chance. Thanks, for always putting your all in the channel.

[@ssshhhmmmoooooo]

The handmaid's tale by Margaret Atwood. Love love love!

[@adg6352]

OMG I just finished that book

[@ssshhhmmmoooooo]

+AD G so good, right? !

[@kristenkuruugaa7903]

Have you read her other dystopian series called Madd Addamm? It's a trilogy and is being adapted to a miniseries for HBO.

[@ssshhhmmmoooooo]

+Kristen Kuruugaa pooh that sounds good

[@Jb-ce9tj]

My book suggestions would be, You Before Me or The Girl on the Train.

[@Demidemi94]

+Jamie Bravo Me Before You*

[@Jb-ce9tj]

lol oops yeah what I meant to say.

[@letisometimes]

I hope you consider going cruelty free! :)

[@kalecitalinda]

Yes please Ingrid, go cruelty free!!

[@amandapirani3207]

Yes!! I love your videos and love to try things you recommend, but I only by cruelty free products, so most of the time I can't! You're so down to earth, and amazing! I hope you seriously consider how many of the products you purchase effect animals.

[@Candyelion]

Yes please! Ingrid you have such an impact on so many peoples purchases think of how many people watch and how many of them could go cruelty free with you! I only began my cruelty free journey this year, you could too!

[@yummouna]

+xoLoveLeti | Cruelty-Free Beauty agreed, this would be amazing to see!

[@aavislee]

Yes, I would love to see this! Please do, Ingrid! :)

[@tiffanymarina]

The girl on the train, yes please, the curious incident of the dog in the night time***** love this!!! The musical is great,too!

[@TheJenniferTaylor]

You NEED to read The Book Thief. Narrated by Death.

[@MariLiisDuglas120]

I'm reading that now! :) the movie is awesome also!

[@Drama4Dolls]

+MariLiisDuglas120 I'm reading that for school lol

[@MacBBakesTheCakes]

I want to read it for so long :)

[@TheJenniferTaylor]

It's a great book :)

[@TheJenniferTaylor]

+MariLiisDuglas120 if you like the movie, the book is 1000000x better :)

[@tzeidlharper7474]

The Virgin Suicides or Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides!!! They are both awesome!

[@ClassicJany]

+Tzeidl Harper completely agree! Middlesex is AMAZING!

[@shannonkahermanes6080]

+Tzeidl Harper OOo I read The Virgin Suicides for class... very interesting.

[@jennyemiliejohannessen22]

Me before you by Jojo Moyes is incredible! So touching and inspiring :) Kind of like the movie "intouchables" only more romantic! Aka amazing.

[@kenyagonzalez1072]

Hey, didn't Jojo Moyes also write Me Before You? I really really want to read that before the movie comes out, have you read it yet??

[@jennyemiliejohannessen22]

Yes, Me Before You is an incredible book! I absolutely recommend reading it before the movie comes out, so that you can create your own vision :) I looooved it! Cried my eyes out though, haha.

[@djoyn]

+Kenya G. It's a beautiful book!

[@vibekechristensen1636]

Nice video! I personally love all of the following: - 13 reasons why - Sophie's World - Animal Farm - The little prince - Perks of being a Wallflower - To Kill a Mockingbird - Eleanor & Park

[@HollieSikes]

read anything and everything by rainbow rowell!

[@HollieSikes]

i strongly recommend Eleanor & Park

[@dance31115]

yes!!!

[@gemmafeltovich6130]

Read "I'll give you the sun" by Jandy Nelson.

[@Itsluciabaechannel]

YEEEES OH MY GOODNESS THAT'S THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ!! Ingrid you need, have you read it!

[@bunnylitterbox]

the selection... the selection is good :))

[@krisdolgach3518]

+bunnylitterbox yass

[@ashleyko9068]

Definitely.

[@samantharoseYT]

+bunnylitterbox THE SELECTION IS EVERYTHING it's a combo of the bachelor and the hunger games :-)

[@edensmith3171]

omg I love those books!!! They are the bomb

[@mirs206]

YES OMG those books are amazing... AND there's a new one coming out in May!

[@Pretoria520]

Happy belated birthday, Ingrid! Here are just a few great books I love: 1. What I Know for Sure by Oprah Winfrey - inspiring and thoughtful essays from Oprah 2. A House in the Sky by Amanda Lindhout - "vivid and suspenseful" memoir of Amanda Lindhout's time as a hostage in Somalia 3. The Girl Who Saved the King of Sweden by Jonas Johannson - witty, fun, and adventurous novel, very girl power!

[@NinaGrkovic]

You should read anything by Khaled Hosseini. I promise you, you will not be disappointed. Or just read Steinbeck.

[@eliskasmolkova7669]

It's a funny coincidence because approx five minutes ago I've put down The Kite Runner. it's a brilliant book

[@Tempeline]

Soo true his books are the best :)!

[@theaparnaverma]

I love both of them!

[@MacBBakesTheCakes]

Agread :)

[@Nat-nw8vq]

Ingrid you should read a child called it. P.S. I had to reply to someone else's comment because it wouldn't let me post my own

[@manateepottery]

Arg! I've been eyeing the tatcha lip balm, but it's pricey for the amount you get, so I haven't caved, but now you say it's amazing. Sigh

[@manateepottery]

Happy belated birthday!!

[@Lesieva]

Have you tried the nuxe reve de miel one? My absolute fave! It seems to heal my lips overnight and i think it cost "only" 11 euro. I barely made a dent in it and have been using it forever! (The one in the pot is best, but they also have a stick form thats great to throw in your purse)

[@manateepottery]

+Lesieva thanks for the recommendation, I'll check it out! I've been trying to use products without a petroleum base, and that looks like a good one! I've been using the Glamglow one which works really well, but it's pretty minty and not holy grail so I'm going with something else when I finish this pot, possibly the nuxe one now!

[@Lesieva]

+EileenVLpottery hope you like it! It has completely replaced all other lipbalms for me :)

[@Amina-cm4qp]

Makeup look please..or at least lip color..!!😭💕

[@Amina-cm4qp]

I mean what is it?

[@HisBelovedQueen]

Happy belated birthday!!! You definitely have to give the book "Me before you" it's becoming a movie this summer and I'm absolutely smitten by the characters

[@beckycrawford654]

I loooooove this book called fangirl by Rainbow Rowell you should totally check it out

[@chemistryflavored]

If you haven't read her other novels you should definitely read those too!

[@bevinst.pierre2857]

You should read Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green (and another author whose name has slipped my mind! Whoops)

[@MusicsInMySoul977]

+Bevin St. Pierre John Green and David Levithan!

[@dxzedncxnfused145]

Such a good book

[@cleon8650]

Counting my 7s by Holly Goldberg Sloan was one of my favorite books I read in 2015 definitely a wonderful read! ^_^

[@emmahutchinson4789]

Oh my gosh😂 I just read that and loved it as well!!!

[@fiza7418]

It was oddly depressing, but I oddly loved it.

[@cleon8650]

+Emma Hutchinson so glad you love it as much as I do! :)

[@cleon8650]

+Fiza Kuzhiyil I totally agree with you, a sad but great story!

[@jennawalmer4404]

I'm currently in the middle of that book!

[@Winniebbgirl]

Oh my gosh! So many books I want to tell you about! Me Before You by Jojo Moyes (and the sequel After You). It's an amazing story about a woman between jobs who ends up becoming a caregiver for a disabled man who teaches her about the world, what she is missing out on, and that she should be living her life to the fullest! It's absolutely amazing! :)

[@luna9827]

Hey!!!! I'm from México, big fan, i think i am not considered......... Cause i'm like far far away But i think that you must read " aristotle and dante discover the secrets of the universe" Or my favorites : "nothing" or "everything" by janns teller...... Kisses ✌🏻️😘

[@YoyoBear12]

hola! saludos desde los angeles y a mi me gusto ese libro tambien 😍 (ojala que lo escribi bien)

[@luna9827]

+Yoyo Bear which one?

[@YoyoBear12]

the one you mentioned

[@thekatekimm]

The book I recommend to EVERYONE is "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom. Its fiction, and a very quick read. But it follows this old man, who has just died, as his life is explained to him in "heaven". He meets five people who have affected his life in huge ways. Some of these people are people who were very important to him in life, and some are people he has never met, who did something that ended up changing his life. I LOVE the idea that everything you do, no matter how small, can have a huge impact on someone else's life, even if you or they don't know it. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I have literally purchased over 12 copies of this book, because I will just give it to people and tell them to give it to someone else once they are done.

[@rivkabennun3532]

Yes I love that book!!

[@psiloveu143]

+Kate Kim Yes its a beautiful book! Hve you read his book The Time Keeper?

[@alilbitofeverything6365]

THIRTEEN REASONS WHY!!!!!!!!

[@alilbitofeverything6365]

by Jay Asher

[@victoriatheeuphoria]

so good! I am waiting for him to write more

[@tessreeber8420]

a really good book is extremely loud and incredibly close!! it's sad and happy and the writing is amazing. highly recommend to everyone.

[@EllieMcHale1]

If you haven't read 'Pages For You' by Sylvia Brownrigg, I highly recommend it. It spoke to me in an incredible way, and I feel it might speak to you in a positive way, too. It's not very often that I fall in love with a book, and there are only five books out there right now that I actually crave rereading. This is one of them! It deals with female sexuality, and bisexuality & lesbianism in particular. Not only is it important to support female writers, I think that this might be of particular interest to you, as the main character is a young lady learning to own her own sexuality. (It also won the Lambda Literary Award in 2002. That's pretty awesome.) www.amazon.com/Pages-You-Novel-Sylvia-Brownrigg/dp/0312420048

[@EllieMcHale1]

+Ingrid Nilsen Happy Belated Birthday!

[@sanskritikarki7402]

The mortal instruments The infernal devices The hunger games The fault in our stars Divergent Percy Jackson Heroes of Olympus Magnus Bane Magnus Chase

[@Bobobottle2]

We literally have the same taste in books.

[@sanskritikarki7402]

+Bobobottle2 YES

[@mzzkeely]

Whaaaat there's Magnus books???

[@KatieLouiseeMay]

+Sanskriti Karki I love Cassandra Clare too!

[@sanskritikarki7402]

+mzzkeely they are multiple stories. you can get them separately or I read all the stories in one book.

[@michellecat925]

A personal favorite is And Then There Were None, which is a classic mystery novel by Agatha Christie - it will keep you guessing! Another classic favorite is Anne of Green Gables, which is a quick, light-hearted summer read! If you're looking for a somber, but extremely moving and revolutionary piece, Tess of the d'Urbervilles is amazing!

[@rethielman]

I've been watching The Affair since you recommended it and I'm obsessed. Plus I love that it has the guy who played Pacey in Dawson's Creek!

[@laurenkial9318]

Fresh balsam is my fave candle from Bath and Body Works! My favorite book that I've read recently is Room. The movie came out in September. I was afraid that it would be too harsh and gruesome but it is told from an interesting perspective which does not make it graphic or too intense!

[@hw6915]

one book i am loving at the moment is: the perks of being a wallflower. it is about a teen named charlie who is shy, introspective, intelligent, beyond his years, yet socially awkward. he is a wallflower, caught between trying to live his life, and trying to run from it. He writes about his day in letter form as if he is talking directly to you, and it is all set in the 90's. OR, if you are looking for more of a non-fiction, i would recommend: the power of habit ( it is all about phycology- how our minds work)

[@Scrambledpegs]

One of my favorite books is Full Tilt by Neal Schusterman. It's about an amusement park that comes to life. You have to make it through 6 rides by dawn or you're trapped as a worker there forever. And each ride comes to life in a different way and if you don't survive it you become part of the scenery of that ride.

[@kameronrichardson3382]

Eat To Live! It's amazing it gives you so much reasoning on why to eat raw and from the earth. The author does an amazing job explaining his step by step process on starting a healthy lifestyle and how it works. I think there is a documentary as well that you can watch as a follow up!

[@mikaelalauren19]

Blue like Jazz by Donald Miller... I think you'd really like it. It will make you laugh a lot and even cry as Miller tells her own personal journey.Such a great read!

[@laurart3701]

Some great books are: 1) Notorious RBG 2) A Spoonful of Ginger [a cookbook based on traditional Chinese medicine] 3) Hyperbole and a Half

[@OliviaSmith-hk6sr]

Honestly The Help is my all-time favorite book. You have probably already read it, but even if you have I just wanted to share how much it means to me. I love how it shares such a real account of segregation in the south. The characters are so dynamic and I get in to it every time I read it.

[@Greeneggsnblam]

I started watching The Affair bc of you and I'm OBSESSED! Thank you for the recommendation!

[@ronkaityte]

"The island" is my faaaaave, it has so much emotion and the story line is just 👌🏽

[@goffygirl83]

I read "Bitter End" by Jennifer Brown over christmas break and oh my word it is so good! The author makes it feel like you are right there with the character when she goes through some serious stuff. I think its a book anyone and everyone could really benefit from reading! Love you and your videos Ingrid, you positivity truly makes my day!

[@elizabethfitzsimmons9937]

I have just read a great book called For Freedom about a teenage opera singer in the midst of World war 2. When things get a little messy she has to take on a strange job that may take her life. She is finding herself and where her trust lies while trying to get her family into a better place with her singing and to avenge her best friend. I Definitely recommend!

[@michellewastaken]

My favourite book is called Out of my Mind by Sharon Draper. It's about this girl who can't control her body and is stuck in a wheelchair like 24/7. She can't speak or feed herself and she would have a few spasms sometimes. Everyone thinks that she isn't intellectually capable and treat her like she's not an actual human. However, through this book, she expresses how she understands everything that everyone says to her and she knows that she is looked down upon in her community. I love the book also because its language is very simple and it gets pretty emotional in the end. I have not found a better book since I've read this (5 years ago) and I think anyone would love this book XD love u Ingrid ❤️

[@ImIrisPop]

ingrid, you're particulary bubbly and happy on this video. its contaigious.

[@lindsaytacy876]

All the bright places, delirium series, me before you, the last leaves falling, the beginning of everything

[@randomshowdownhost]

"Girl, Interrupted" is one of my favorite books of all time. It was adapted into a film in 1999, which you might be familiar with. If you're not, the book was written as a memoir by Susanna Kaysen as she lived in mental hospital for two years (1967-1969). She describes her life before going there, when she was admitted at age 18, other patients, and any simple memories she chooses to include. As she describes these events, she reflects on her own insights of life, sanity, and society. Just reading it had provided me so much perspective, both into the past and into the parallel universe of the mentally ill. If you just find it in a bookstore or in a library, even simply reading the first chapter will change you.

[@msjcoj]

My fave book of 2015 was All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven. When you read the summary, it sounds like your typical high school rom-com but when you read it, you realise that that's not the case. It's an amazing book, really eye-opening and kinda life-changing..

[@annafleischman1992]

My favorite book is definitely Flowers For Algernon because it is just awesome, the way it is written transports you into the world of the book and really empathize with the main character and I am going to be honest, I took this book to finish the last few pages at a play and was crying in the audience when I finished it. I got made fun of mercilessly but it was worth it- it is incredible! Also this is not what you usually read, from what you recommend to your audience so it might be a nice change of pace for you. It is kind of a psychology book but definitely has some sci-fi notes to it. Another book that I love is Go Set a Watchman (which you have probably heard of because it's freaking amazing) which is the sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird (also a fan freaking tastic read) and tells more on that story which is amazing. Happy belated birthday and happy reading! And you are welcome in Portland anytime, we're pretty chill here. Definitely come to the Rocky Horror Picture Show next time you're up here, it has been running at the Clinton Street Theatre since it premiered in 1975 and is freaking amazing. But come in costume because that is half the fun! Well I think I've written quite enough. Enjoy the rest of your day/night!

[@BexHalling]

Ingrids videos always makes me happy

[@Mrsalt499]

Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes is a fantastic read! I feel like saying a memoir is inspiring sounds a little cheesy, but it really was! It found me at a perfect time. Especially if you like any of her shows (Grey's Anatomy, Private Practice, Scandal, How to Get Away With Murder) it's really incredible to hear this impressive woman discuss how she had to deal with her own issues to enjoy her life and say "yes" to the world.

[@catrionavandermeer1419]

Hey Ingrid, I would recommend Stone Mattress, by Margaret Atwood, a collection of short stories, so easy to read and very beautifully written! Lots of love

[@Elizabeth-yf1hp]

My favorite book is The Great Gatsby. You've probably read it in high school, but it's sooo different from when I read it then and years later :)

[@snowconewithmint8671]

I would recommend two of my favorite books: "Will Grayson, Will Grayson" - a young adult novel by John Green and David Leviathan, which is this beautiful tale about how two guys named Will Grayson cross paths and change its each other's lives. It has this beautiful message about how everyone should be appreciated just for being themselves, and it portrays depression in a really realistic, and not overly dramatic, light. This is my personal fav, as i love all of the characters for their relatibility and depths along with the harmonious writing styles. "Furiously Happy" - a non-fiction book by Jenny Lawson, in which Jenny talks about her battle with anxiety and depression in her own hilarious way. Love you and happy belated birthday

[@jazzgirlie]

Aristotle and Dante discover the Secrets of the Universe! This book is so perfect. It's one of those short novels that just makes your heart smile.

[@paolaaguilera3604]

I LOVE the bluest eye by Toni Morrison, talks about a young black girl who finds her life is sad for being "ugly". I also recommend reading The Kite Runner. Amazing book, first book to make me cry.

[@safinakhoja9074]

2 of my fav books: The Undomestic Goddess - Sophie Kinsella Handle With Care - Jodie Picoult The first one is hilarious if you want a book that will make you laugh! The second one is sad but has a really intriguing story line. Hope you like both :) Happy Birthday!

[@rjoyknowles]

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Absolutely phenomenal.

[@mbmakesart]

Maine by J Courtney Sullivan. A story told by 3 generations of women in a family who share a vacation home in Maine. The relationships are complicated, and the story is so good. Also includes some references to actual historical events!

[@saramoreno8900]

"Jellicoe Road" by Melina Marchetta is a beautiful combination of words and plot twists and soulful characters. Definitely one of the best books ever!

[@jahzmenoliver8314]

One of my favorite book series is the "Throne of Glass" series which is about this female assassin who is assigned to follow the orders of the king of the region and it's just filled with suspense, romance, mystery, surprise, and just about anything you'd want in a book series

[@marneyhazell]

Thirteen reasons why is really really good I'm also reading All the Bright Places and so far it's great

[@GracieCreates]

I really think you would absolutely love the book The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. It's a collection of stories by a woman who grew up in a bunch of different homes and her life learning how to grow up. It's such a great book and you would love it because you never get bored with all the different kinds of stories inside.

[@lillyandrews8879]

The classic Sherlock Holmes stories are my favorite, and I think you'd like them too. They're just so deep and interesting, especially for stories that old.

[@lydiavarcoe-wolfson4752]

My favorite book in the world is called I'll Give You The Sun. It's beautifully written and I think you'll really appreciate the artful view on things as I do. Love you Ingrid❤️

[@thecupcakeimp]

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss! The tone of the book is really special, like you're being read a bedtime story. It has a really special feel to it, and is written beautifully. I'd definitely say it's one of my favorites!

[@aznpupchow]

I'm currently reading and really enjoying "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" and my favorite book of all time is definitely "The Princess Bride"!

[@KiranKocharMcCabe]

So many books!!! Where to begin!!! I love so many books... There's Rebel Queens, Secrets of a Charmed Life, Hild, Brooklyn, all of Gail Carson Levine's books, Unbroken, and so many more!!!

[@ShimmeryWishes]

A thousand splendid Suns! This book spans generations but the author ties them together so well. It's great 😀

[@LibbyHallActor]

The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing great gift and a book that everyone should own

[@kristindosher4748]

My favorite book is Extraordinary Means. Also the beginning of everything, the kite runner, the catcher in the rye, the giver, the divergent series.

[@kenyagonzalez1072]

Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell! It's such an amazing book and it's something that I love rereading because it's such an original way of telling a love story, something that's not overused and dried up