Dear Tom&Gi | The One When I Read Lots Of Books

[@PinkButterfly2662]

for some reason, my absolute favourite videos of yours are the ones where you talk about books. i often forget to read books, even though i love doing it, so living vicariously through you telling me about all these books really interests me! haha x

[@evebennettx]

I made myself a mini resolution to read more but I was stuck on What to read. This really helped! Thanks Carrie x

[@TinkerbellKat]

Fun fact, Neil Geiman is married to my friend's sister. He came to the local production of a show done by my friend's theater group 2 years ago. It was so cool!

[@_reeshu_]

I've literally had to make a separate shelf on Goodreads called "Carrie Fletcher recs" because Carrie keeps recommending tons of books and I need to keep track of them :P

[@SessVlogs]

That's a good idea that I shall have to steal :P Thank you!

[@RuthLomax]

I love how passionate you are about reading. You're an excellent figure to have on youtube to show girls (and boys) there is more than just makeup and mobile phones. I've read some of the books you have, and I'm definitely buying some of the others you love

[@katiehusband1505]

I read two of the same books as you last year, Paper Towns which is really great. It's not a particularly revolutionary book, but it's very fun to read. I also read Fangirl over Christmas and it's the best thing I've read since TFIOS. Cather is so much like me it's sort of scary (apart from I don't have an online fanfiction empire). I finished it and almost immediately read it again. My other favourite book of last year was Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult. It's about a teenage girl who recruits an ex cop and an ex celebrity psychic to go find her missing mother but it revolves around an elephant sanctuary so it's full of elephants which is really cool. Also a great big whopping plot twist which made me put the book down and stare at it for a while because it was so freaking clever

[@sofie4172]

I love it when plottwists do that to you! :D

[@lucyblower5201]

The plot twist in We Were Liars did that to me. I literarily sat up from lying on my back to lying on my front at the end of my bed because I was so shocked.

[@NaziFaa17]

I LOVE the way you say LOVE, Carrie. Makes me all excited to read all those books too!

[@calihny]

I loved Fangirl so much! Like, I can't even say what made me fall in love with the characters or that the story was the most inspirational one I've ever read but it just had me hooked and I couldn't stop reading it. I also really enjoyed Eleanor & Park and the Body Finder, I definitely have to get the second book. My problem is, that I'm currently in the US and I'm gonna be here for another 5 months but I don't think I'll be able to bring all of the books home with me, which breaks my heart :(

[@carly7958]

Oh wow! Every Day was my Book Club's book in September. Some of us loved it. Others were unsatisfied. So cool that we were probably reading together without realizing it. I read a little over 30 books last year, but I am aiming for fifty this year... So far, I've read 3.5 books and I have at least three more to read before Jan ends! Good luck with your reading this year Carrie! xxxx

[@starresummers7937]

I loved Everyday. I actually picked it up in the library when I realised I had read the majority of the material in the teen section and it seriously got me thinking about the concept it created for life. The idea that you could wake up somewhere different everyday and have to adapt to that life and that way of living is just mind blowing.

[@hannahc5822]

Currently I am on my 11th book since the start of the Christmas Holidays (I have decided to start from there and end there) some of the books were quick reads and I feel wrapped up in two especially; Eleanor and Park and the worst girlfriend in the world, both these books are new favorites along with The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Do any of you ever feel as if you are in the book and when it ends you feel really sad?

[@lizyoung2549]

yesss i do, almost every time I read a good one. personally, I thought the beginning of Eleanor and park was kind of slow and boring, but so many people said it got better towards the middle. Do you think I should keep trying to read it?

[@hannahc5822]

Liz Young YES I agree it is a little slow at the beginning but a big definite YES. when you read a really good book it stays with you for a long time, often I get really sad if the character in the the book is :)

[@NinaMarie1707]

I totally think you should read Eleanor & Park! I just finished it (started yesterday evening) and I liked it a lot. I wasn't expecting much because I didn't like fangirl, but Eleanor & Park was so much better. It's quite a quick read and not too long so the slow beginning wasn't awfully long. xx

[@cheezyllama55]

"That moment when you finish a book, look around and realize everyone is carrying on with their daily lives as if you didn't just experience emotional trauma at the hands of a paperback" - someone who's name I can't remember (sorry whoever said this)

[@hannahc5822]

Where Is Julia? oh my goodness when I finished a book and it had a sad ending I felt really annoyed no one else was really sad

[@aworldofsong]

I LOVE Rainbow Rowell so much :) I met her at her book signing at Waterstones Piccadilly and she was so, so lovely. I've read all of her books and have adored them! Attachments and Landline are really great books too so you should definitely read them! She also has a short story that is in 'My True Love Gave To Me' edited by Stephanie Perkins.

[@solalvarez5999]

Everytime you do a video related to books, after watching the video I have this huge urge to get all those books and read them. Go to a bookstore and go crazy buying books. I wanna get into a reading frenesí (I think that's what I mean) and be so super happy. Because you show so much excitement about the books you read that it gets to me, and I think it gets to everybody who loves reading. So, please, never stop doing books about books. They're my favourite.

[@Smeever]

Yes! I love everyday!! I was given it for my birthday last year and was very skeptical but it is one of my favourite books ever. So clear and emotional. My favourite thing is the author doesn't just end the way the reader may like but makes it better!

[@mharimcleod4631]

Love the fact I can come home and watch a carrie video and eat cake at the same time .... I'm reading one million lovely letters right now and actually love it xxx

[@garyc]

i saw 'fangirl' advertised on a website and wondered if it was any good, might give it a try now :D

[@rachaelb1798]

I read quite a few new books last year but it's getting to the point when if I get a really good new book I will end up reading all night and finishing it in one night and losing out on a lot of sleep which I currently can't do so have taken to going back to old favourites that I have read so much I could probably recall it word for word. The ones I always go back to tend to be Sarah Dessens books, I love then cause they are so well written and just an all round easy read xx

[@cianm7728]

Carrie seems like a lot of heart warming books you've got there

[@jenaddictions1184]

When i was younger i only read jacqueline wilson books but now, i read a variety thanks to you😊😊😊😊

[@ImAmazing1397]

Same! I read a lot of her books but the thing I found was that the story lines tended to be a little repetitive...

[@amymead8583]

Aparna A and every single mum seemed to be called Sue, in Kiss, Diamond Girls, there was someone called that in Hetty Feather I swear as well xxx

[@ImAmazing1397]

A Mead I mean, I understand how it may have been a relatable story line for a lot of young people but it was the same old... divorced couple, child that doesn't fit in, in school... etc.

[@beckyplummer2542]

When I was ten all I read was Jacqueline Wilson!

[@girlenchanted]

I actually used to go to the school she used to go to! And I was a big fan of her when I started there, so it was a very cool experience for me :))

[@itsdaneesaur]

All My Friends Are Superheroes is ABSOLUTELY amazing!! I loved it, and it's so absolutely adorable.

[@shannonmiddleton1960]

I am going to London next weekend for the FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE as a part of my 18th birthday with one of my amazing friends from college and I will be keeping my eyes peeled for spotting you Carrie...I really just want to give Carrie a massive hug! :) Ooooh im so excited!

[@emilyb5612]

Every Day was one of the first "real" books I read, and it has stuck with me for years. I'm so glad you liked it to!

[@AnaJunqueira1]

I had "all my friends are superheroes" in my bookshelf for a month, saw your video yesterday, read the book today and it is indeed an incredible book and probably one of my all time favorites as well, so thank you for giving me the motivation to read it (:

[@fingersandthumbs8264]

I also read Fangirl in 2014! At around the same date too... I love it. The cover art is great as well.

[@ellieabrahams5598]

your eyeliner looks amazing carrie xx you are as beautiful as ever xxx

[@twiligh4trinitya]

StarDust is one of my favorite movies, too! That and Princess Bride!

[@petralemons]

I read Paper Towns, Fangirl and Eleanor and Park and I loved them so much, each of them I wouldn't put down until I had finished reading them.

[@katemaclachlan2706]

I just finished fangirl the other night after getting it for Christmas. I loved it! Honestly one of my favourite books ever.

[@lucyblower5201]

I finished reading Fangirl a couple days ago (first book of the year) and absolutely loved it, I generally fell in love with Levi and want him to be a real person so bad. The one thing I was not super happy about was the ending, I felt as though not everything got wrapped up. When I read the last page I was like 'what is that it?'

[@Rixy7771]

Fangirl is one of my favourite books ever! And you're so beautiful, it's breathtaking!

[@albablabla]

I LOOOOVE RAINBOW ROWELL AND DAVID LEVITHAN. Seriously. I know their books are very popular, but there's something in their writing that just makes me feel so happy and joyful.

[@bettyreads222]

Totally agree about Every Day. I read it 2 years ago and it stuck with me. It's craziness.

[@oliviachilde4280]

oh my gosh i don't know if you have ever read it but oh my god the humans by Matt Haig is incredible. read it if you haven't already, you'll love it. Very similar to curious incident of the dog in the night time in the writing style kinda thing. Also really heart warming, changes your perspective on a couple things. It's just great. xxx

[@meganelmer1338]

I also read Fangirl, Eleanor and Park and Paper Towns, I absolutely loved Fangirl, I read it within about a day probably, such an enjoyable read!

[@epeters16]

Your book videos are my favourite! I always love the ones you recommend

[@itssimplyyjen4271]

Carrie I really recommend the Infernal Devices and the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare! Both of the series entertwine, because the Infernal Devices is set in Victorian Times in London so the characters in the Infernal Devices are related/ are ansesters of the characters in The Mortal Instruments which is set around our time only in New York :) x

[@ItsTheCatSpeaking24]

This has really inspired me to be more adventurous in my book tastes this year- thank you, Carrie! I'll definitely be reading All My Friends Are Superheroes. I'd love to see a video of your top recommendations for book lovers in 2015

[@tss6295]

Hi Carie! I love when you post videos about books you read and recommend because it helps me find all these new books to enjoy. I'm in process of reading Every Day by David Levithan right now and I love the concept of it. Paper Towns is one of my favorite books as well.

[@SingPlayWrite999]

Ahhhh! Every Day is SUCH a good book! I read it over the summer and it's probably the best book I read in 2014.

[@sumtourist9406]

I squealed so loudly when you started talking about Every Day. I'm in love with that book!!! I wish you had talked about Eleanor and Park, but I'll forgive you...

[@alanahenderson7116]

I got this amazing book for Christmas called Ghosts of Heaven by Marcus Segwick. Not only is the cover beautiful, but the story is so unique and clever because the story is split into 4 parts and you can read them in any order and the story will still make sense. Also thanks for all the book recommendations because I love books but I find it hard to chose onex

[@elisiamarie2000]

Carrie you are literally my idol. I look up to you in so many ways :)

[@maddiephillips1937]

Your sounding a lot better now carrie! I hope you getting back to your usual self now!💖💖 xxxxx

[@saphiaer]

Dear Carrie, I know you said it many times but finally after your last video I decided to use my words and I'd just like to say that no matter how hard it was, it definitely was better in the long run so thank you 😊

[@Raaawwwrness]

Now I have to watch this video again at least once just to write out the names of those books because you make them sound really good.

[@Ineeee]

I'm torn. I love this because you gave me so many ideas of books I can read. But then again, it's so hard for me to get these books in my country.and if I can get them they are usually expensive. Have you read the book of tomorrow? I read a few chapters and can't seem to go on. I read two other books since I started it.

[@Carrie]

I have read The Book of Tomorrow and I LOVED it! :) xxx

[@Ineeee]

***** I'll have to force myself to go on then!

[@realkojitmal]

I know how you feel about the expensive books! Books over here are very expensive, too, and the ones I want are hard to find. Have you tried bookdepository.com ? They`re often quite cheap, and they do worldwide free shipping. Has saved me tons of times.

[@1337gaia]

Tip no. 1: Are you reading your books in english? Because they are a lot cheaper than the translations. Tip no. 2: Even though it's better to support your local book shop, you sometimes can't get around ordering books online. Tip no. 3: Think about getting an e-book reader. I started to like mine, it saved me a lot of money and I still buy the physical versions of some of the books (and buying the e-book and the physical book on top of that is still cheaper than buying the book e.g. in german).

[@1998misia]

***** I have to disagree with your 2nd tip. I live in Poland and the English books are very expensive. There are a lot of times when I would like to read the book in English or worse the book is not translated into my language and usually I can't afford it. Where are you from?

[@ProfessorCFT]

I read 136 books in 2012. I miss those days full of time.

[@alittlejolly]

The way you talk about books makes me want to read them all!

[@Celestia5782]

These books sound so good, thanks for the suggestions, Carrie! :)

[@martevandergraaf923]

I just finished reading random acts of heroic love and it was amazing! Highly recommend it!! Lots of love xxx

[@nicolefok7307]

Fangirl is my favorite book ever, I don't know why to be honest but I'm pretty sure I can re-read it again and again and still love it!!

[@maeelv]

I love knowing what you're reading as we are friends on good reads this has become easier. I am currently reading "Starter for ten" and loving it, also you should read "we should hang out sometime" by Josh Sundquist

[@LunaLoveheart]

I'm definitely going to have to read some of those books this year! I love John Green and David Levithan, and the one about superheroes sounds great! Also the one about break ups, I've been through far too many painful break ups in my life already and I need that book in my life!

[@abbeyz4920]

Fangirl is such a brilliant book! And may I say you look exceptionally lovely today Carrie xxx

[@josieshearer5481]

Your an inspiration, not just for the things like telling us about awsome books for because you put awsome videos on youtube (that to though) but mostly becuse you have created a family for people that cant speak to anyone else. Also becuse there are not a hell of a lot of simply nice and kind people in the world and you are just so nice when you dont have to be. Your generally SO nice and pleasent

[@lottiworld34]

Thank you for all the recommendations - Fangirl is also one of my favourites. It's a really amazing story!!! xx

[@katyjones2384]

When I need a new book to read I will definitely come back to his video! Xx

[@ellashearer6962]

I read Paper Towns and Fangirl last year as well, I loved them both so much but my favourite books of last year (and of all time) is The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky which I just love sooo much I think it's incredible :) xxx

[@orlaithcusack161]

My new years resolution was to read more so I added A LOT of these to my 'to read' list - Thanks Carrie!

[@demiwood3808]

I absolutely LOVE the body finder series and the way it's written. Not gonna spoil anything but i think Dead Silence was my favorite.

[@pianogg]

I haven't read a huge amount of books over the past few years (I was an avid reader as a kid) but this year I have vowed to make a change!! So far I have read 5 books this month and starting on my sixth today :) xx

[@cazbop123]

I'm reading Fangirl right now and I am enjoying it so much! It's so easy to relate to, a lot more than John Green books I think even though I like those too.

[@ariannas5083]

I read paper towns and fangirl this year too and i loved them so much!!! Cath is literally going to be me in the future

[@LataGata123]

I just love you, Carrie! You're so relatable and inspiring and although we are near to the same age, I look up to you so much! I'm currently pining for a cup of tea and researching every book you just mentioned. Thank you :D

[@ciarahughes08]

The only time I ever really get to read books is on holiday but on holiday I read like 1 book a day For most of 2 weeks 😂 last year I read both fangirl and you're the one that I want as well as re-reading the uglies quartet, the shock of the fall, if I stay, where she went, you against me and thirteen reasons why. I loved the majority. The shock of the fall was the only one I didn't enjoy quite so much at first as I felt it quite difficult to get a grasp over what was going on at times but in the end once you settle into the style, it was really interesting. I love reading and it really sucks that I quite often don't have time to sit down an read so I've actually made it a New Years resolution to make more effort to just take time out and read

[@rebeccanewnham9679]

I've read Every Day and Eleanor & Park too and I definitely think they are in my favourites

[@Stollhofen]

So many excellent recommendations -- I added 3 of them to my "to-read" list on Goodreads!

[@14Squeaken]

I read 67 books last year....mostly over breaks from school. Sometimes I think I should slow down and contemplate the books that I finish....but there are so many more I want to read!!

[@sophiehodgson4499]

Carrie have you ever read "the curious incident of the dog in the night time" it's such an uplifting play and book! If you haven't read it (which you probably have) you should because I am obsessed. ☺

[@amylikestoread]

I've just finished Cinder (the first book in the Lunar Chronicles) which was really good, it was a sort of re telling of Cinderella with cyborgs and droids, I didn't think I'd enjoy it but it actually turned out to be really good, I need to buy the next two books now 😄

[@hayleyannemccready3790]

I have a MASSIVE stack of books that I have yet to read, but I think I may have to look for a few of these to add to it! My Goodreads target is 20 for this year (which doesn't even cover half of my to-read pile), but I am hoping to read more than that :) x

[@idgafiminfinite]

I haven't been reading much the past several years, even though I would constantly devour books when I was younger. I've been trying to get a bit more into it again though, I just read The Shining and have Lolita on hold at the library so I'll be reading that soon, and some of your book recommendations really interested me and definitely got me excited about the idea of reading again! I'll have to refer back to this video once I finish Lolita, hopefully a bit faster than it took me to read the Shining (like 3 months...).

[@idgafiminfinite]

***** Overall I found it quite good, a bit slow in parts especially near the beginning and not particularly spectacular, but still interesting and enjoyable. How have you found Lolita so far? I've seen the 1997 movie and loved it, and have heard that the book does a better job of portraying Lo as the victim so I'm looking forward to that.

[@idgafiminfinite]

***** Yeah I saw The Shining movie first as well, probably partially why the book seemed slow since movies are always much more fast paced than their book versions. I actually started Lolita this morning and I feel the same, a bit slow in terms of events so far but the writing style keeps my interest better than Stephen King's. I don't know enough French to understand a lot of the French bits though, so that's frustrating!

[@idgafiminfinite]

***** Yeah I agree.

[@idgafiminfinite]

AnimeCake "A little more won't hurt..." that's how it always seems to go with reading, doesn't it? Good luck in helping her get back into it! I don't necessarily hate reading, but now there's just a lot of things I prefer to do so it's started to feel more like a chore. Trying to read more reminds me that it is still enjoyable if it's a book I'm into. Also I've read at least three books since I posted that comment and am hoping to get my hands on Gone Girl soon to read that, so yay!

[@idgafiminfinite]

AnimeCake Yeah, I feel that. Especially since reading can feel a little too close to schoolwork. I'd usually rather do something more brainless but that's obviously a worse choice.

[@teganbryce5268]

This was a great video Carrie I love it! I loved it partly because I am a fellow book lover and partly because I just love the way you make videos, you really connect to your audience and its easy to become absorbed in your videos aha. I have read 54 books last year (I have far too much time on my hands) and I read many that you also read such as fangirl and paper towns and completely agreed with the things you said about them aha. I will reading some of the other books mentioned thank you for making this video and making my everyday life that little bit brighter :) x

[@SamanthaTeachesEnglish]

Fangirl is so good! I read it last year too! My friend just gave me Everyday for Christmas and I'm really looking forward to reading it! :)

[@amybunny101]

I got a couple of the books mentioned for Christmas, can't wait to start reading them! I also found the comments to this video very interesting to read, I love book discussions :-)

[@holliesimmonds]

I read One Million Lovely Letters after your last recommendation... OH MY! Just amazing.

[@Eminemismylove17]

Yes!!! I've been waiting for you to do this because my New Years resolution is to read more (completely inspired by you) and I feel we have the same taste in books so really wanted your recommendations! Thanks! Can't wait to start reading. Xx

[@livilouise1408]

I also read a good handful of these books last year, the only one I completely disagree with you about is 'The List of my Desires'. The ending wasn't what I thought it would be and the protagonist irritated me by the end. I felt it was good to begin with, slow in the middle and then the end was completely rushed. I was quite disappointed, like I was with 'The Time Keeper'. Although, I did like the way she created several lists, it seems a very sensible way to deal with such a big change! I aim to read 30 books this year and I have just started 'The Body Finder' series! Your positivity towards it makes me excited for it all x

[@Moddlan92]

I read "All my friends are superheroes" during christmas and I love it so much! :D

[@AnniiAnnoying]

Sometimes I think I'm too old for young adult books but then I remember, that you're enjoying them too and you're two years older than me and then I feel okay again ;D Also I just watched your Party-Video and how you're not the going out type of person. I love it. Brings it to the point. lots of love xx

[@clough182]

Always love seeing the books you read. I always turn to your videos for book inspiration when i'm looking for something to read! love this video idea. Happy New Year, Carrie!

[@Kc42422]

I really want to get back into reading this year and this video really inspires me to! You read so many books! I'm having bit of a "if Carrie can read 22(!!) books in a year, I can read at least 5" moment hahaha :)

[@MerryMisterMustard]

In case you haven't yet, you should definitely check out the STARDUST edition with illustrations by Charles Vess. They are incredibly wonderful and I actually don't even consider the editions without them as complete.

[@HFcool1]

I think my favourite book that I read last year was Bram Stoker's Dracula, really liked the portion of the book that was set in the castle with Jonathan Harker

[@gemmashere3441]

I'm reading Every Day and I'm so glad to onow you've enjoyed it. That gives me hope that it will be amazing!!

[@119feon]

you should read 'The Paris Wife" by Paula McLain. It's about Ernest Hemingway and his first wife. It talks follows the path of how they met, how they fall in love, and how they eventually fall apart. It's a really good book!

[@rachaelmoule8263]

So this year I read so many carrie recommended books, as well as some she marooned here: The night circus The five people you meet in heaven The tiny wife A million lovely letters The bone season (Carrie recommend ⬆️) And then Eleanor and park Fangirl Everyday Paper towns I read many more, but those are the ones that carrie had recommend or mentioned at some point!!

[@sevyoung5654]

I have The Year I Met You, but I haven't really managed to get passed the 2nd Chapter... I've found it slightly disappointing so far because the only other Cecelia Ahern book that I have read is Where Rainbows End and it's easily one of the best books I've bet read, I highly recommend it❤️

[@jessclogg]

Oh my gosh, my husband gave me All my friends are superheros to take with me when I went travelling about 5 years ago. It is the best book I've ever read, I'm so pleased you've read it too

[@cassondranorman]

I just looked up "Every day" and there is another book to it, it's expected to be released this August!

[@emilykelly6314]

I loved Everyday - such a good book!

[@imadreamer1507]

I've read three of those books. "One Million Lovely Letters" ((which I read because of Carrie)), "The Time Keeper" and "Eleanor & Park" ((which I love very very much, but I also hate it. People who have read it might know why)). And "Fangirl" stands on my shelf waiting to be read.

[@geninanobello6384]

Thank you Carrie, I was just thinking of what I should read next. You gave me ideas, Thank you.

[@ohsoshelly7453]

Tea and books is my heaven!

[@FlorTedesco]

you made me want to read ALL of these! what do I do now?! I'm reading "Where rainbows end" (aka Love, Rosie) by Cecelia Ahern and loving it, so I may follow it with "The time of my life". Thanks!

[@jenellen21]

Every Day is such an amazing book!!!!

[@BowTiesAreCoolxxx]

I absolutely loved fangirl! I've never seen a character that UNDERSTOOD me as much as cath, I especially loved how she was too scared to go to the canteen because that's 100% me

[@sparklyaquamonkey7988]

I love this book called 'Anna dressed in blood' by Kendare Blake I know it probably isn't what most people like but I love it so much usually. I myself find I'm drawn more to mysteries or adventures that involve awkward encounters with sorta kinda loves and weird friendships that seem to describe my life amazingly but this book is soooo good in my opinion that I just couldn't keep it to myself. It's about a young ghost killer who hunts ghosts and then kills them but one job turns out a lot more than just that he makes friends, finds out secrets and digs up a load of questions. It has such a good plot and is very well written, I finished it in a bit over a day, I felt like I really understood the characters but that's probably because the story is written from the main characters (Cas) point of view it's such a good read and I can't recommend it enough, though I do know some of Carrie's viewers are young and the book does say on it that it's not for you ping readers but I was twelve when I read it thirteen now and I found now problem with it apart from the ending which is why I was so annoyed when I couldn't find the second book in the series, but now I have it I am so glad I found it as it too is really well written with great description and a great storyline (Sorry about writing loads I just couldn't stress enough how good this book is)

[@msfearliss]

Thank you so much for that lovely list of books! I'm soon going to the UK on exchange and can't bring all my hard copy books with me, so I've been trying to find good books that I don't already have to put on my kobo for the trip. I'll definitely rewatch this video and pick some that peak my interest!

[@sillysasuages]

Read Angelfall! It is dark at times and Penryn is so kickass.