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hi friends! today, we have a MASSIVE unhaul, where i'll get rid of books i didn't enjoy and declutter my bookshelves❤️‍🔥 we have some fantasy, romance, sci-fi, thriller, and contemporary books in this video. enjoy!
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when browsing for books to read, i always look for book reviews. that is why i bring you a huge book unhaul / declutter my shelves that quickly turned into a very chatty video about the books i didn't enjoy and me losing my mind over some of the new book releases coming this year. booktube and booktok have buzzed about some of these books… let’s see if i enjoyed them. i hope you guys enjoy this one and come out with more books to add to your TBR and some good book recommendations for 2024!

[@alwaysgettingthere]

I love when you break into Spanish randomly. I don't understand a word but the way you speak it is so fun and fresh

[@scionsilverbeat8149]

*Six of Crows:* Take this with a grain of salt from someone who HATES Shadow and Bone with a burning passion XD Six of Crows starts slow before it picks up. Very much so compared to the rest of the book. I recommend reading 8 chapters before DNFing it for good. Basically till the whole crew gets together. If you *have* already read that much and didn’t like it, yeah, DNF it 😂 Random non spoilery quote from Kaz: “She laughed, and if he could have bottled the sound and got drunk on it every night, he would have. And that frightened him”

[@rosej5424]

It took me 4 tries to read Six of crows and I ended up loving it, ever since then I’ve learnt to always give books second chances 😂

[@theotherveronica]

it took me MONTHS to read Six of Crows because it took me awhile to get into it but i ended up LOVING it and the rest of the series.

[@martina-cc3ch]

I loveee six of crows and i didnt even finish the second book of the shadow and bone trilogy. Like i think they make sense as just a duology like you can definitly just read them without reading the rest. Maybe u can get more of the world if you read all of them but like its not worth it in my opinion.

[@chelsey8737]

I adored The Anthropocene Reviewed. I've listened to both John's individual podcast and his podcast with his brother Hank for years and this book is exactly the way that John talks. It's some of his individual podcast episodes in written context along with personal stories about his health or his children or his brother. It's for a very particular audience and if you don't fit it then that's totally fine but I'm kind of annoyed that people keep saying there is no reason for this book when there is and it's done very well with the demographic it's for. You have to be a fan of John Green as a person to enjoy this book.

[@espe399]

I don’t even think you have to be a fan bcs I wasn’t and still loved the audiobook!!

[@anasofiaaceves]

100 % agree with everything you said about Evelyn Hugo, I thought I was the only one who felt that way 😊

[@thefriesofLockeLamora]

Hated Evelyn Hugo and my gr review comments are just many people agreeing with me. We are legion.

[@kristyfolsom3218]

I'm still on the fence about Hugo, so that probably means it's more of a 'no' for me. The only thing I really got out of it was that people need to remember celebrities play a part, so their true selves may never even be what we see, so our perceptions may be off.

[@BlackCatBritt]

44:40 The Bone Witch trilogy is one that I actually started from my library and then loved so much I went out and bought the physical copies bc I already plan on rereading them at some point. The concept, plot, and character building were done really well throughout all 3 books, IMO

[@PistachioGold]

I like the idea of your brother seeing the unhaul pile, sifting through it and picking his books like "finally mine ehehehe". ⏰ Tbf the only shock is SoC/CK because its my top comfort read 😂😂 to each their own always, and I hope you'll have a better time with the audiobooks(which I also listened to and loved ❤)

[@isabelamartins8343]

really nice what you're doing for all the people who can't afford these books and specific editions ❤

[@labeba]

All the reviews I hear about John Green nonfiction book was so positive, it's one of the books that I still looking for.

[@theotherveronica]

i’ve also heard nothing but good things. but i’ve also watched John’s crash course videos so i associate him with nonfiction.

[@ellievolution_]

I really really loved it! Definitely give it a go if you’re interested in it, if you’ve not already bought it maybe try listening to an episode of his podcast of the same name to see if you like the concept. Lascaux Caves and Googling Strangers are some of my favourite pieces of writing of all time!

[@YW2324]

Full cast audiobooks are amazing 😍

[@triple..a]

I actually really like The Anthropocene reviewed (I did the audio) but I don’t think you need to hold onto your copy. If you want to read it, the audio is great

[@LexieMoon321]

John Green NEEDS to write more nonfiction because The Anthropocene Reviewed was in my Top 5 last year!

[@chelsey8737]

​@@LexieMoon321100% and he is! He's writing one on tuberculosis. If you've seen any of his content in the last few months, you'd realize how in brand and obvious this is 😂

[@awaywith_thefairies]

agree with the colleen hoover statement

[@Atchikaru]

🚨🚨🚨 honestly i applaud you for being able to do this, i'm so bad at getting rid of books, even if i know realistically i'll never get around to reading them... i have unread books that i bought like a decade ago that i keep saying i'll read one day :D

[@YW2324]

Same here 😁

[@amyirbybooks]

Love that you are donating for others to enjoy 🥰

[@thejenmath]

Tessa Bailey - GIRL, SAME! I keep reading her books thinking I’ll like something as much as Window Shopping and nothing else hits! 😂

[@ivybookout]

Omg don’t get rid of Aurora Rising. The Aurora Cycle is SO GOOD. My whole book club is obsessed with

[@kingkiller8813]

YESS! I LOVE the Aurora Cycle!!! Please do yourself a favor and read it Mel!!!

[@miiiiaaah]

Yessss I second this

[@Garci_BH]

so happy im not the only one thinking this, such a great and wholesome read.

[@LexieMoon321]

You do what you gotta do, my friend. Actually, this video motivates me to go through my books and see which ones I could donate to the library!

[@YW2324]

I needed more books before I do that lol. Good job though

[@rebeccaduncan1383]

THANK YOU. You're the first person that has the same opinion as me about If We Were Villains. I thought I was crazy for thinking it was super pretentious since everyone else loved it so much😅

[@kathryncalderon]

I ADORED the wicker king it’s super interesting but as someone who isn’t really into YA anymore it still holds up for me. It’s quick and short so I recommend giving it a try

[@joliendland]

I really loved the Bone Witch trilogy, I feel like it's so underrated. The narration style, especially of the first one, reminds me a bit of The Name of the Wind (but YA). I read the Keeper of Night a few months ago and really didn't like it, lmao.

[@netogrof]

I loved John Green’s book. The Anthropocene Reviewed makes sense if you are a vlogbrothers fan and follow their different podcasts/videos. The shock regular people will have when John’s TB book releases?? 😂

[@buuuuuuuuuu]

its funny because im so deep in nerfighteria that i was like WHAT YOU MEAN WHO ASKES FOR THIS, WE ALL DID, WE BEGGED HIM FOR THE BOOK

[@chelsey8737]

We ALL get so excited when he posts a short. We know what it'll be and we're ready. Also Henry knowing exactly what John will fight over is never not hilarious

[@satansgrandma4202]

I absolutely loved the bone witch. I would give it a try!!

[@augunoink4115]

i love your booktube the most! I really adore the way u speak, it is so clear and i need this as someone who English is not the first language

[@amyschmelzer6445]

I don’t know a lick of spanish, but I enjoy hearing people speak in their main language. Same thing goes for seeing non-english phrases in books. I took french in school and that helps me guess the meaning when the author uses another romance language.

[@madisond4671]

I've read the Bone Witch trilogy, and honestly, I found it really good. It had a lot of things going for it and wasn't solely focused on romance and had good worldbuilding. The relationships built with her brother, mentors, and friends were nice. It gets better as it goes on, and the third book is my favorite. The ending might just make you cry. And it has dual povs from past and present. Keeps you on your toes! It has its flaws, but overall, it's a good read. I also have read poster girl and it was good in my opinion. Not as good as the bone witch, but it was definitely interesting, although I'm not sure I would recommend it. It fell a little flat, and I feel like it could use a lot more development. The ending was subpar, too. But if you like dystopian themes, then maybe not. It has a little romance and mystery aspect. And for such a short read, you might wanna give it a shot. Anywho loved the book unhaul! 🚨

[@tinytina333]

Where do you usually unhaul your books? I go to half price books but they never give you anything for them. Especially when we pay so much for all these books, what they give is so much less than we deserve to receive.

[@Garci_BH]

aurora rising is definitely a series that needs to be read it's such a great read, with beautiful characteristics and story. And an even beautiful found family. I fell in love with the series, and I think you would too.

[@louisefinlayson1559]

I read and loved Elantris as part of your book club. I loved it as well yet haven’t read anymore Sanderson!

[@books_with_clementine]

I really enjoyed The wicker king, and I think it’s a quick read, but also very weird, and it’s the only one that I would recommend you to keep and try 😂

[@pkmadsen2850]

As one gets older or continues their reading journey, they start to dial in what kinds of books work and what doesn't personally. Things I know about my reading taste: I love scifi but not aliens. I prefer humans in space stories. I also don't care for dragons in fantasy, and it has to be really good to get me to read about fae. In the past year I've learned that I'm not the audience for young adult fantasy romance in general. Or toxic romance "romance books". Vampires ... I'm out though I accidently read A Discovery of Witches when it first came out years ago before it was well known because it was about witches and the Bodleian Library ... and then a damn vampire showed up. I really enjoyed the trilogy, BTW. Unhauling is healthy and you have the added the bonus of passing along hard to find books for your area. That being said, I'm always on the hunt for new books hence my YT channel Bookeemonsters does a morning show M-F looking at each week's new books.

[@Rollypollyrory]

Oh man I just read serpent and dove and I'm so glad I only got the e-book because I would have decluttered it so fast 😅 the witch and witch hunter dynamic was done so much better in Six of crows/Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo.

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I just read charm offensive last month and loved it so much 😂

[@muss1386]

Me too! I loved the OCD rep. And the love they have for each other

[@ArielAntenna]

The audiobook for You by Caroline Kepnes is fantastic!

[@Alex18630]

Ready Player One is definitely another one that I recommend. It took me years to give in and read it and I’m so glad!! Can’t tell you why exactly but I just really enjoyed it. Recommend the audiobook as well!

[@YW2324]

I've heard mixed things about ready player one.

[@brandytaylor1986.]

I like the pinkish red, and green of jade fire gold. The cover is beautiful!

[@teresarosereads]

Honestly I gave the Anthropocene Reviewed 5 stars when I read it last year. It gave me hope for the world when everything else seemed completely doom and gloom and that’s why I loved it so much❤

[@wiebkeh.4394]

Ready Player One is narrated in a stereotypical 90s-gamer-fanboy-style and in Gone Girl all the characters are entitled teenagers trapped in adult bodies, so, good for you getting rid of them. 👏

[@nupurdhoot615]

I really loved We Were Dreamers.

[@alwaysgettingthere]

for Big Little Lies, the tv adaptation was Americanised so you miss out on the Australianness of the book which is a shame

[@SN-bk5xj]

I love big little lies, it’s one of my favorite books!

[@Joint.n.Hollow]

Amazon switching their preorders is so frustrating. I preordered special edition sprayed edges months before the release and day off they sent out a regular copy. Without even asking or notifying. Just sent out a regular copy so on the order list the photo of the special edition changed to regular one that’s the only reason I noticed. Kinda messed up. I stopped preordering books from Amazon now and just stocked to their used books.

[@mariboechat11]

oh myyy i loved the anthropocene reviewed by john green, I wasn’t expecting anything from it but he goes so deeply into things you’d never think about or into anxieties that people could relate to. so I don’t know maybe if you think it could interest you, you should definitely read it!

[@rubyanddelilahandnani]

I absolutely love those glasses on you. I’ve been wanting to get my hands on that specific pair for years lol. Also, I’ve heard Ready Player One is really good 🤔

[@joanadomingues5524]

🚨 Do what you gotta do. As a reader, i think it takes courage to unhaul books from your collection. Sometimes the editions are too pretty to get rid of 😅

[@racheldemain1940]

My heart sank when i saw Elantris by Brandon Sanderson. Writing in Books makes me go all wobbly!!

[@nopedoingthings]

i loved the bone witch!

[@christhesquirrel9432]

41:05 About The Anthropocene Reviewed - I have read it and I liked it. Personally, I just like how John Greene describes things in general. How he even questions the star rating as a thing because when you love something - what is the point of giving it a rating? It's a little essay collection. Short essays especially which make you think a lot. He also has a podcast about it and I listened to it after reading the book. Might work nicely when you read it and listen to it at the same time. If you like thinking about the world and the weirdness but also wonderful things it comes up with, it might be for you. (I spend too much time to wonder why some things are the way they are but it can be a lot of fun.)

[@Alex18630]

Aw I really enjoyed this poison heart!! The family and friendship ❤ ughhh so good

[@leannj.3706]

if you save any one of these from the unhaul pile PLEASE save the wicker king its so good, and its a really quick read!! k. ancrum is one of my favorite authors 💞💞⏰⏰

[@hedisweety]

I read Poster Girl and I did enjoy it. It wasn't what I was expecting, but was nice to read a dystopian novel again

[@EtherealHearts]

I’ve unhauled 150 books, in a week, it was VERY overdue!! Some books I agree with you on, others I haven’t read so I can’t really form an opinion on them

[@StephanieSlumdog]

Big fan of your commentary on Evelyn Hugo! Misses the mark in SO many ways!!

[@Rollypollyrory]

John Green's The anthropasene reviewed was good as an audio cause he narrates it and it feels more personal that way? I enjoyed it

[@River475]

I did like ‘The Anthropocene Reviewed’ for the most part. I did listen to it as an audiobook though, so I’m not sure if I would have felt the same if I’d read it physically.

[@Aliisreading]

The You series follows a different narrative than the tv show. I thought I knew what to expect when I watched it but the twists were shocking 😂

[@lexrenalva]

I personally enjoyed The Bone Witch series... it has been a few years since I've read it so it may be time for a re-read 😊

[@bloominsummer-q6x]

It's so hard to unhaul books! I am going to attempt this Saturday!

[@anaguerra307]

I DNFed S&B after book 1, but Six of Crows is amazing! I truly hope you'll enjoy it if you decide to give it a try. Btw, where in Panama do you take the books? ✨

[@sunsetntwilight]

⏰️⏰️⏰️ loved your reasoning/explaining some popular book unhauls as sometimes popular opinion is just *wrong* ❤

[@ScrapbookQueen3220]

I loved the first book of serpent and dove but everything that made it interesting was resolved in that book so there was no reason for me to continue it. like i tried to read blood and honey twice and couldn’t get past chapter 4

[@va6930]

you would really like ready player one!!! includes gaming, friendships, family relationships, feeling lonely and much more. I laughed, sobbed and had a racing heart!

[@LittleDogsHouseholdStaff]

You are so stunning! Ugh. Your makeup is making me want to get back in my makeup bag (literally). Annnyyyeeeewaayyyy… I unhauled House of Leaves for the same reason. I don’t know who I thought I was when I bought it, but I never even thought about reading it. Lmao I liked the idea of reading it. 😂

[@welcometomyescape]

I'm also unhauling the six of crows series and serpent and dove for the same reasons 😂

[@SN-bk5xj]

Yes, i think you should read big little lies! 🤩

[@Khushi_Kishore]

The way I've been procrastinating on doing an unhaul... I'm the worst at letting go! I know for a FACT that I will feel so much better about my collection and just life in general once I do it and yet all I do is contemplate lol

[@sugarfairy94]

The Hating Game is so good in book form - I honestly haven’t seen the film because adaptations scare me a little but the goosebumps, the butterflies, the tension that the book builds is *chefs kiss*

[@mimz_]

⏰ Ok first off.. That top/jacket? is sooo good 🤩 65! Damn. Evelyn Hugo. Same! I just could not stand reading it, but I was curious so I went and listened to a 3 hr review. I'm glad I didn't read it. Six of crows! Same girl! I dnf-ed it so hard. I just can't. No no keep the notes in Elantris I say. I personally would love picking up an annotated book like that. I'd feel like I got from a friend. If we were villains. Girl same! I dnfd that too! Right after The Secret History. Figured I can't do a whodunit thrillers that goes flashback mode. 23:25 dang. I'd love seeing your annotations without context 😂😂😂 Yes get rid of CoHo! I read Olivia Atwater. My last reads of 2023. I liked them. 10,000 stitches was fun because of the fae, longshadow was kinda letdown yes but I was happy to finish the series. Dnf hating game 😂 where was the hating? I can't stand enemies to lovers unless they're somewhat cardan-jude (never gonna happen. Jurdan 👑) Same! Trends are great for the author, but as a reader I just feel turned off. Same with anime. I feel like the hype just makes the disappointment that much more disappointing. Trotwitch sounds like a blurb well done 😂 Omg I dnf Ithaca yesterday! 😂😂 It sounded promising but the writing.... What a drag

[@grff_]

I really liked seven husbands but i will admit immediately after i read it i wanted to pick up every book by TJR, but as months went by and i sat with the story I realized I didn't want to read anything else by her lol. I understand the major criticism the book gets its for their poc characters and how they're written, but after much thought i really don't have a huge issue with it other than "well yeah a white woman wrote this" I think is just a good story that made me cry and I'd like to have on my shelves to reread for years to come🚨

[@Alex18630]

I did love the audiobook of the You series (except Hidden Bodies ngl), but the rest were great! Worth it in my opinion 😊he’s so good at narrating and it makes me feel like he’s talking to me 😂

[@nici0246]

Kingdom of the Feared wasn't as romancy as Kingdom of the Cursed, instead it focused more on the plot and the story, loved book 3 (5/5) way more than book 2 (4/5) and book 1 (3/5)

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Great unhaul. 📚☕

[@emilyseng400]

I would still recommend the wicker king!!! 👀

[@erinzummo]

I loved truth witch, but the series as a whole definitely got to big and complex and drew out which is why you have heard so many mixed opinions on it. Honestly not worth keeping even though the back sounds good. The Anthroprocene Reviewed was amazing for me. I think its for a particular type of person who love John Green and listen to his podcast. The audio book is amazing. But if you dont like how he writes you won't like it.

[@ajoanaverde]

🚨🚨🚨 I'm still filling my library slowly, I only have like 30 or 40 books, so i dont think I'll do a unhaul any time soon 😅

[@multilogan_]

Mel I love Aurora Rising so much!

[@Ssaihra]

Necessarie sometimes, I've been pushing for tomorrow to do this and seeing you doing gives me a little "uhm gonna do it"

[@oonapans]

You’re so right about seven husbands! I was so perplexed by Reid’s usage of women of color’s experiences for the book when she clearly did not understand them or care to do any research about Evelyn’s Cuban background even

[@user-zo3db7xt4j]

Adaptations can veer wildly away from the actual story in a book, so if I were you I wouldn't be too quick to get rid of the book simply because I watched the film adaptation until I have read a goodly portion of it.

[@jess-ui6zj]

when you mentioned the holiday swap i got so happy. absolutely hated! that book! somebody tell writers que la gente no se enamora en una semana.. also the wise old woman, it made me so mad (still makes me mad lol). anyways, it has.a cute dog. that's it.

[@sukrutham3111]

I think you should read Gone girl because even though the movie is very much similar to the book, the book still has a lot of in depth insights into the characters life and the events that lead up to the plot twist. There is great commentary on a lot of things and I would say u probably will like it even though you already know the plot. Also u look stunning as always❤

[@nknutson780]

I really liked big little lies, I think you should try it. 🚨

[@SN-bk5xj]

Me too!

[@cassiejohnson4995]

I didn’t really like any of TJR’s other books and I have Evelyn Hugo on my tbr. I’m really worried I won’t like it so I’m hesitant to pick it up 😬

[@peculiarlyreading]

i love poster girl by veronica roth. I haven't seen anybody else talk about it.

[@martereadsalot]

Did I ask for "The Anthropocene Reviewed?" No. Did I read it? Yes. Did I like it? Surprisingly, also yes.

[@beautifulmama862]

I love your bookshelves and want to live on them lol like the books just call to me lol ❤

[@elizabeth6687]

Omg Verity was what hooked me to Colleen Hoover

[@zoeymathis]

Nooo! The Romantic Comedy spoilers!!

[@peculiarlyreading]

noooo. I love If We Were Villains. I can see how the Shakespearean element can be and possibly is off putting to some though.

[@readingwithkelsey]

House of leaves is not worth it, send it away 😂

[@Libriecappuccini]

Please please read Ready Player One, maybe you can watch the movie before. If you like the movie know that the book is even better, really really amazing. I don’t read science fiction but I ADORED this book

[@sophiacruz7266]

At some point I’m going to have to go the library to donate all my unwanted books 🚨

[@fluffybunny4541]

Girl, if your gonna drop ready player 1, pick up the movie instead and watch it. It’s really good. Super fun world

[@chocolateoreo6489]

I’m sending you love and a great 2024

[@JazzyTeeSings]

I DNF’d Fire With Fire and gave it away. I listened to the audiobook and it read VERY young. Couldn’t do it.

[@fluffybunny4541]

Oh no, not sure if I should read it now, it’s sitting on my bookshelf collecting dust

[@kathryncalderon]

Don’t take out your annotations! I’ve sold many books that I’ve annotated and people actually loved them

[@trulybrowne9796]

here for the slander of the representation in evelyn hugo

[@sophiehutchins]

I liked the Six of Crows duology, but the audiobook really turned me off! And I hated Icebreaker, because I hated the characters!

[@brittanyrosereads]

The “You” book series is arguably very different to the show! I enjoyed the book series more (I stopped watching the show)

[@jorenyer8489]

*alarm buzzing*

[@megwithbooks]

💗💗💗

[@sagekay]

Hi totally understand why you didn’t like kingdom of the cursed and so on, but they were ALWAYS meant to be new adult and Kerri Maniscalco has gone on record saying that young adult readers shouldn’t read ANY of the trilogy, since they were always meant to be NA. It actually is a failure on the publishers for not publishing it as a New Adult/ Adult series since that’s what it was always meant to be!

[@kathryncalderon]

As someone who adored SOC and CK for years and reread it as an adult and DNFed trust you still won’t like it lol.