January Wrap Up! (Starting the Year SO Strong!)

[@leahcolwell9921]

I read 11 books this month! The Nightingale, Les Miserables, The dressmaker's gift, Sense and sensibility, Persuasion, Mansfield park, The wizard of oz, The rest of us just live here, Coraline, She felt like feeling nothing, And the little prince! I'm proud of myself :)

[@ilovefrshfruits]

As I said before, you guys are awesome! How did you do it? Plz tell meeeee

[@SilverstreamPJ28]

So many books, and full of classics at that! Amazing job!!

[@leahcolwell9921]

@@SilverstreamPJ28 Thanks! I'm trying to read more classics this year

[@neon_trotsky]

Wow. Congrats. You have no life.

[@Awezomezauce]

Leah Colwell les miserables... girl they call that book the Brick for a reason!! How did u read that in a month it would take me like half a year lol

[@liatnasma915]

I always hear people recommending audio books and tell me how great it is. Is it just me, but i just dont focus well listening to audiobooks. I just dont get absorbed into the world as well as if i were to read.

[@kimberlya7267]

I've tried audiobooks and found that I end up tuning them out lol so I'm with you.

[@Merima28]

I would say it's crucial that - you pick a genre you like - the narrator is very engaging so you become invested into the story - best listened to on a regular commute so that you know where you are driving and are left better to enjoy the book. If you like thrillers, anything by Michael robotham is done well and also the Scarpetta series by P. Cornwell. Karen Maitland audiobooks are superb too ( low fantasy and the characters are so memorable)

[@wisedragonreads2592]

I am the same way!!!! But I found that I can re-read books via audio because even if I tune out for a bit and come back, I'll know where I am at. I can also do non-fiction because it reminds me of being in a class, so if I zone out for a bit, I can try and jump back in and connect the dots.

[@MsLadybug1974]

I was the same way then I listened to Outlander and the narrator was able to pronounce the words and had the accent right. Before this listening to a book sounded like fingernails and chalkboards. :)

[@MiuLicious]

Not all audiobooks are created equal. Really does depend on the story and the narrator, especially the narrator. They can make or break a story.

[@anthonynoce2049]

Would you please make a list of books you consider everyone must read in a lifetime? I think that would make a great video

[@kennedygifford5966]

oh gosh audiobooks this month gave me the best reading month I've ever had, pushed me out of a several years long reading slump

[@yvonnescales6964]

Regan, I adore your reviews. I love that you have such a wide variety of genres and that they aren’t always new releases.

[@vaughnroycroft999]

It's cool seeing you react to Fitz's journey from the start. I agree that each Fitz book in the series gets better, and you're right--it's because we continue to get closer to him, and over the course of his ENTIRE life. If you make it through, I'll say that the final book (the ninth Fitz and the Fool book, though there are other editions in the Realm of Elderlings) portrayed the most poignant, satisfying, and complete lives and friendships (of Fitz and the Fool), not just in epic fantasy, but in literary fiction.

[@trickytitle1228]

I have read 6 books this month!!!!!! Yay!!!! The Final Empire The Merciful Crow The Cruel prince The Wicked King The queen of Nothing Serpent & Dove

[@ilovefrshfruits]

Wow! That's awesome! I just read one single book this past mothn 😔. P.S. I haven't read Queen of Nothing and I need to!

[@dianabosco3911]

I'm reading the final empire right now!! I'm still at the beginning (chapter 3) and it feels a little confusing, is it normal?

[@SZ-bb7ji]

@@dianabosco3911 i remember finding it a bit confusing at the beginning too. Then you start to understand the magic system, get to know other characters and the real story starts developing as you keep reading. I sincerely recommend you keep going, it's amazing

[@dianabosco3911]

@@SZ-bb7ji Thank you so much for the advice! I'll pick it back up as soon as I'm done with my exams and I can't wait

[@trickytitle1228]

@@dianabosco3911 Yes, Totally! But trust me you will be sucked into it soon as you get used to the surroundings and system(Which will happen soon, You can feel the moment of "Holy shit! It's starting!" Once you pass that stage you can't keep the book down, That's what happened to me) And don't try to remember the magic system like which metal does what just go with the flow. And CHARACTERS! I will leave them to your reading. But tell me when you are done, I WANT TO HEAR ALL ABOUT IT!!!!!! P.S - It's important that I hear about it.

[@Betwixxt]

But the footnotes are what make the book!! You can’t fully appreciate this world without them.

[@myrandacreates]

Great job reagan!!! I read 11 books this month which I have never done in my life!!! You are making me read more with all these awesome book recs!!

[@sunkissedbeautyxo]

Read 10 books! Favorites: Every Heart a Doorway, Other Words for Home, Daisy Jones and the Six, Dark Matter, 7 Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Hand on the Wall, and Scythe! (lots of your recs :)

[@averyparry2631]

I managed to read 14 books in January which is the most I've ever read in a month!!

[@carolinetaylor3069]

I read 7 books this month too! I'm so proud of myself, I'm basically still on track for reading 100 books this year!

[@annavernerova7378]

I've read eight books this month and it's sooo much for me as I was in and out of slump for two years and it makes me SO HAPPY.

[@ainsleyharris168]

I re found my love for audiobooks this month too! Can get so much reading done at work!

[@BrookesBooks]

And I was proud of my 5 books 😭 some great books you read there tbf!

[@idratherbereading5766]

I've always loved how well and enthusiastically you describe the books you've read!

[@sk8tie]

I read 7 books this month which is absolutely unheard of because i NEVER read for fun during the school semester... Thank you audiobooks!!

[@Jenbebookish]

Once upon a River has only been out for like a year and a half. So I don’t know how you could’ve had it on ur shelves for years and years!! I have to say I just love your hand gestures/gesticulating. I find them to be so cute and actually also very graceful! 😍😍

[@sofiareads4668]

I read The Hand on the Wall too this month and really enjoyed it!

[@HollyByGollyBooks]

I feel like everyone is starting off so strong this year and it's so amazing to see!!! I NEED to read Once Upon a River! That sounds absolutely amazing!

[@asocialcris9235]

THE STARLESS SEA sounds a lot like THE READER by Traci Chee. A magical, lyrical fantasy world; a book about books.

[@cosyreadingtimes8857]

That sounds nice.

[@wiskerlikestoread4594]

I read ten books in January and I already finished a book in February. Thank god for long commutes and Libby!

[@reneeruark230]

OMG!! I so agree with you about Daisy Jones and the Six. I so so loved the audiobook.

[@legendaryreader39]

Great wrap-up! I own The Starless Sea and Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. I hope yo get to them both this year. OMG! I know what you mean. Audiobooks are my best friend. That's how I get so much reading done each month.

[@ittibittinurse]

Bookishly Confused I have done one audiobook for Daisy Jones and the six. I read faster than I listen which makes audiobooks a little challenging.

[@correnebennett8186]

I was able to read four book, almost five. Thunder Head, The Toll, The Night Circus, and Six of Crows. I was almost able to finish Nevermoor, but fell short at the end of the month. I can’t wait for you to continue with Godsgrave. It was my favorite of all three books. I also really love your sweater, and I cannot wait to get around to Daisy Jones and the Six. 🙂

[@MissAikaterine]

Watching this video in December 2020 and hearing you talk about commuting in trains crammed with people... feels like this was the norm a decade ago and not just mere months! 😱😱

[@TroyReads]

Ahhh I’m so stoked for this! I just did a January wrap up on my channel and I love seeing what other booktubers are reading each month! Thanks for the video, Reagan! 🤗📚

[@adelaheath4221]

Troy Reads So from reading your comment I got the info that you have a booktube channel. You have a new subscriber 😊

[@TroyReads]

Adela Heath that’s so kind, thank you!

[@SilverstreamPJ28]

I read six books this month! Keeper of the Lost Cities and Exile (inspired by you, absolutely IN LOVE with this series), Spin the Dawn, Starsight, Oathbringer and The Girl on the Train :)

[@booksandlavender3829]

Gabriela Ramírez Zanon Ghovatto I also read the girl on the train this month , i thought the start was slow but the ending was okay , i’d be happy to hear your thoughts on it :)

[@SilverstreamPJ28]

@@booksandlavender3829 honestly im not sure i was much of a fan? I found kind of hard to enjoy the story because literally every single character is an asshole in some level lol, i know that's real life, but its hard to build a connection to characters you actively deslike, though i did like the ending as well!

[@booksandlavender3829]

Gabriela Ramírez Zanon Ghovatto i totally know what you mean , the whole time i was so pissed at every character for being really bad people , rachel i found so annoying but i hated how ana treated her as if she was the one who did something bad to her , and oh my god i hated tom sooooo much

[@middleearthchronicles2269]

Definitely check out the audiobook version of Godsgrave for your next installment of the Nevernight series. The narrator does an amazing job with all of the voice dynamics, has so much enthusiasm and energy and makes the footnotes seamless. Seriously, listen to it. Huge fan.

[@genevieverouleau554]

I actually fell in love with audiobooks last year, thanks to Daisy Jones and the Six 😍

[@rosiealma4276]

I can understand where she I coming from with Strange & Norrell, but I could happily spend another thousand pages in even the mundane parts of that world. I really didn't want it to end.

[@mikolas_o]

Samantha S I feel the same. I definitely think Susanna Clarke could’ve been a bit more concise with this story, but at the same time all of the details and world building made it as good as it is. I also came in with a slightly different perspective, having watched the show first and then going into the book, so I already knew all the important plot points and story beats before even turning the first page. So, rather than feeling like the story was dry and boring at times, I felt like the book was expanding upon a story I loved and was already familiar with.

[@b.w.2636]

I read 7 books as well!! Let's hope we can keep it up 💪🏻🖐🏻

[@mkbooks]

I had a really good reading month (for me) too. Yay for good reading months! I read 6 books in January: A Dance With Dragons, Anna and the French Kiss, Hamilton: The Revolution, The Two Lila Bennetts, Amazing Fantastic Incredible: A Marvelous Memoir and The Thousandth Floor. Here's to another good reading month in February!

[@IamHis66]

I love watching your channel, your videos are upbeat and fun. I admire how much you read and I have added to my TPR off your recommendations. Right now I am reading"The Fifth Season"....I am hoping it will break my reading drought! Thank you for sharing !

[@eleanor8445]

Yeah I was really excited to see this after your reading vlog and seeing all the books you were reading!

[@PeruseProject]

I hope you enjoy!!

[@Steph_W]

Enjoy the Farseer books! Truly! So great.

[@hillarykhong5516]

I read 6 1/2 this month! Sword of Destiny Everblaze Becoming the Dark Prince The Wicked King Queen of Nothing What the Duke Desires; and Fireborne

[@EmiZViolet]

You MUST read The Thirteenth Tale. You will flip your lid. It's one of my favorite books. Perfect fall/winter read. Great video.

[@froncifresh]

I read just four books! An italian children book i used to love when i was in elementary school, fireborne by rosaria mundo, serpent&dove and la tempête des échos which is the last book in the mirror visitor quartet. Fireborne was a nice surprise, while serpent and dove didn't meet my expectations and la tempête des echos was a bit of a let down

[@steveschiely5783]

More for my TBR - read The Hand on the Wall - awesome! Started Reading A Heart so Fierce and Broken, finishing last 50 pages of The Wicked Deep V Good! I read 90% recommends from you!!! Time is short and going to read best books available !

[@gingerk3077]

I'm surprised you haven't tried audiobooks in the past. You defininitely picked a great one to start with. The full cast for Daisy Jones and the Six was outstanding. I listen to audiobooks on my commute in my car and also while working around the house, washing dishes, folding clothes, cooking, etc. Once you get used to them, you can try increasing the speed of the playback. I know people that listen at 2 or 3x speed but that's too fast for me, unless I'm reading along with it, which I do occasionally. Otherwise, depending on the story and narrator, I usually listen around 1.5x (+/-.25). Some books have great narration, some are just OK-not adding or taking away from the story or experience, and some just don't work well as audiobooks. You'll find what you like and will find favorite narrators. I had a slow month in January. I read 2 books (The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah and The Third Option by Vince Flynn) and listened to 2 audiobooks (The One by John Marrs and The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek). All for were really good.

[@lesleygoat4321]

Love the video. I do wish there were less ad breaks. I find their frequency quite jolting. I’m excited to pick up some of these books, though. I’m particularly excited about The Starless Sea.

[@aloverofstories]

Way to go for starting the reading year strong! I really want to read Nevernight and Daisy Jones this year too.

[@barbarachmura2695]

I'm reading The Starless Sea right now and love it.

[@jupiterliam7961]

one of my favorite parts about the starless sea was that there was actually a reference to the night circus! it was a small throwaway line but I just thought it was so clever. but the whole book was amazing! I finished it last week, and I haven't been able to pick anything else up since because I just keep thinking about it.

[@ZPrince]

I also read The Starless Sea in January and it’s one of my favs of all time now!!!! Literally right after I finished the last line I started to sob & it was amazing.

[@becklebooks]

Firstly: Your sweater looks like the COMFIEST thing on this entire planet. Secondly: I’m so happy you read and enjoyed Nevernight!! Godsgrave was my fave of the entire trilogy so I bet you’ll adore it too!! 🤙🏻 Thirdly: HOW GOOD ARE AUDIOBOOKS! I listened to Daisy Jones and the Six and I loved the texture and detail of the audiobook, so much fun! Lastly: I have a fantasy audiobook recommendation for you: Traitor’s Blade by Sebastien de Castell. If you like three musketeers vibes, a tonne of banter and a humorous protagonist, you’ll adore this quartet! ❤️ (One audio narrator but his voice is incredible & he puts on different accents too!)

[@RebeccaStoneoffthehook]

Daisy Jones & the Six was my first book of 2020, and will probably be my book of the year...

[@MidwestMeeple]

I am half way through Royal Assassin and it is sooo good! Fitz &The Fool 💕

[@kelseyhastings1559]

Gosh I love your sweater so much!!

[@steviereads]

I gave Assassin's Apprentice 3/5 stars during my first read, but I am now finishing up the Liveship Traders trilogy (the 6th book in the Elderlings saga) and I am so glad I stuck around. Robin Hobb is now my favorite author, and I appreciate Assassin's Apprentice so much more now

[@Ortisse]

Once upon a river was translated last year in french and it was one of my favorite read of 2019. It was SO beautifull. Long time ago I read the royal assassin, it was one of the first fantasy series that I read and LOVED IT, even if I didn't like Fitz a lot (but there is another character that I loved so so much). You make me want to read that books again.

[@katarinabusic9521]

I am currently reading the Starless Sea and I am so captivated by it and just so in love with the book. I really want to find more books that are just as whimsical and magical as this one

[@MahirahHtml]

I hope to read starless sea this month! I really love night circus and am so excited for this one!!!

[@martiduran7628]

Your videos are so satisfying and calming to watch!!! Loved this

[@Lizzieboots]

We've had very similar reading months! I read five books in January - Call Me By Your Name, Little Women, The Starless Sea, The Night Circus (reread) and The Assasin's Apprentice! And I'm currently reading Nevernight 😂

[@cinyyyyy8416]

I read 10 books in January which wasn’t very good for me but hopefully I can read more in February!!

[@nazifapromi3186]

I love everyone’s read list for Jan. I read the ACOTAR trilogy (meh) and the lunar chronicles minus 1, didn’t finish winter yet (audiobooks made me change my mind, I love them). January for me had a certain theme apparently....

[@juliettecummins2292]

7:45 Funnily enough, those are the characters I hated with so much passion it was HILARIOUS

[@livingasareader8252]

I have about 100 pages left of Truly Devious and I just got all three books in the mail! I am super excited to continue reading the trilogy :)

[@ittibittinurse]

The audiobook was awesome! Reading The Night Circus now!

[@juliaherrman2386]

I felt the same way about Johathan Strange and Mr. Norrell as well. While the story was interesting and I appreciated what the other did, the book did drag. I do think you will like the show though because it sticks true to the book pretty well in my opinion but in a way that keeps you entertained and is easier to follow. Plus you meet Jonathan Strange a lot sooner in the show.

[@kyleebutler8923]

YOU NEED TO READ THE NIGHT CIRCUS! IT IS ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL AND AMAZING.

[@carys7417]

Oh hey I finally started reading Assassin’s Apprentice a few days ago, after it being on my list for years

[@Наиля-о7к]

I really want to read Nevernight. I know it really divides opinion with some people really not liking it but it sounds so interesting. I love dark and gory books.

[@marinemmmj]

Loved the video ✨ You really had a strong reading month! Most of these books are on my tbr, can’t wait to read them!

[@ammalyrical5646]

I finished 7 books and read a bit of an eighth one (Elantris). Faves: Warbreaker, and Phantom Pains. Also: *This book has been on my TBR for years, and years, and years...* Had to laugh about that one. Once upon a River released in December 2018, it's been on the market for barely a year. But it's great to hear positive things about it since it's also on my TBR :D

[@stephtaj9260]

I can’t wait for you to read The Night Circus! If you can wait, read it in October! 🖤🎪 I got The Starless Sea for Christmas, but I’m trying to save it because I don’t want it to be over 😆

[@sabrinaeverywhere]

It’s impressive that you haven’t been listening to audiobooks all this time! And now that you’re getting into it, it changes everything. You could read wayyyy more than everybody else for sure, not that it’s a race. But damn!

[@safinan8008]

It's always good read different kind of book, Happy reading to you.

[@ipig2379]

I have read so many books this 2020 because of you. I love your recs Thunderhead The Toll Skyward Starsight Queen of Nothing Stalking Jack the Ripper Crooked Kingdom Waaaaaah i feel powerful rn haha

[@danielledinh9032]

Graphic novels are my discovery this year. I've gone through 4 books this year just with graphic novels so far.

[@hannahdulset61334]

22 minutes, what a treat!

[@molliehedstrom682]

You need to read the night circus. It's SO good!

[@brookemapes1282]

Will you please please please think about doing a video mentioning the book tubers you follow? 🤩🤩🤗

[@alassante]

I honestly LIVE for your sweaters, you have such good taste! (random comment, sorry)

[@jenna1977]

Finally read The Way of Kings in January. It did not disappoint 👌

[@patriciafernandes1396]

First🙋🏼‍♀️😜 love your wrap up videos!

[@PeruseProject]

Thank you!!

[@ZeeZeeDreaming]

Off topic of books, but I've just noticed the door next to the shelves 😂 would you ever do an apartment tour?

[@victoriapaz8454]

I really really love your videos and readings!! Greetings from Chile! 😍

[@reegankay9799]

You have to read The Night Circus!! It’s so gorgeous

[@Merima28]

Hey Regan I thought it might be a good idea to do - if you like this, you'd like that - bookish edition .

[@Sactown15]

Love that sweater

[@meganbarrett7178]

Hav u read the thousandth floor series? Currently reading it and loving it!!

[@madisonarmbrester2492]

I read 17 books in January- I really did that

[@dudeski7373]

i read 7 books too! •Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 4⭐️ •Ace Of Shades by Amanda Foody 5⭐️ •The Vanishing Stair by Maureen Johnson 3⭐️ •The Storm Crow by Kalyn Josephson 4⭐️ •Warriors: The Power Of Three: The Sight by Erin Hunter 4⭐️ •The Darkest Part Of The Forest by Holly Black 1⭐️ •Warriors: The Power Of Three: Dark River by Erin Hunter 5⭐️ Started off strong!! :D

[@SerenityYou]

I have a starless sea on my list

[@rjaashi5887]

I also read 7 books same pinch🥳

[@fiza3033]

me too! i read 14 books

[@cess8548]

Yeiii wrap up

[@PeruseProject]

Woooo and a good one too (IMO!)

[@cess8548]

@@PeruseProject i think i'm gonna buy The Hand on the Wall since i have the first 2 books in the series. So many TBRs and i'm still in a reading slump >_

[@BookNerdSue]

I read 11 books this month! 3 were graphic books, but still, pretty proud...

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Man I wish I started the year this strong 😂

[@olivia1910]

Ok I think I need to listen to the audiobook for Daisy Jones, I read it but to me it definitely fell short especially compared to Evelyn Hugo, didn't get the hype for this one. Not enough depth and I wasn't attached to the characters, I just wanted more. Even when something really bad happened to them I was just like "oh, okay, so that happened". And maybe it's just a me problem because I watch so many rock'n'roll movies (love the 60s-70s) but I feel like if you've seen any of those you kind of already know what's going to happen haha (sex, drugs, and rock'n'roll..). But usually it doesn't stop me from enjoying these stories over and over again and I can appreciate that it's kind of a unique concept in the book world (especially in fiction). I actually can't believe I never thought of writing something like that xD

[@alesharoth4340]

Have you read the Thirteenth Tale by Diane Sutterfield? It’s so good!

[@Merima28]

Can I recommend- audiobooks by Karen Maitland - it's low fantasy and it's so well done it hurts!

[@huongspy1626]

It is so hilarious to watch you struggle to articulate how bored you felt when you read Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell 😂😂

[@blessedbuddy1]

Hi Reagan: I love your passion for reading. How about a quick change in genre just for fun and mental stimulation. There is a great little book of modern proverbs entitled “What To Do When The Wheels Come Off” It’s a funny, thought provoking, easy read that could be considered an instant classic. What a personal and beautiful book! It may even give you some ideas for content on your great channel. Please let me know what you think. You might still be able to get it on Amazon. Thanks for your content.

[@burninembers]

I read six books! 😁😁

[@avsambart]

I read zero books this month. I dont like multi reading and I am finding Good Omens so hard to read so I'm just not reading 😭 but I did read like hundreds of thousands of words of fanfic this month so...

[@HannahgoestoAmerica]

I wish my bookshelf was as aesthetically pleasing as yours Reagan 🥺