My Favourite Books of 2024! (5* reads)

[@hucklebucklin]

The earrings and jumper look so great together you're rocking it! Excited to get book recommendations

[@crazychaoscow]

I'm so happy you're doing Vlognukah this year and it falls the way it does. You're perfectly filling the gap after vlogmas and before people return from their vacations. Looking forward to your videos every day ❤

[@teuntje_esle]

Ooh I'm so happy you enjoyed the Broken Earth books too, I think that might just be one of my favorite series ever. I still think about it sometimes, it really made an impact on me (and reignited my reading hobby).

[@TheWildLemons]

The number of books you have read this year is a little shocking to me as I think I've only read about 2 books this year! I've set myself a 2025 goal though to try and read at least 12 books next year, so one a month. As I used to adore reading as a kid & teen then somewhere in my early 20s replaced my reading time with other things but I wanna try find that reading time again!

[@morehannah]

It’s hard not to compare yourself. Whatever you’re able to read is great! I often watch people online who read 200+ books per year and if I dwell on it too much I’ll feel crap but instead it’s about enjoying the books I *do* read!

[@eli_49]

if you only managed 2 books then try a smaller goal for next year:) so you're more likely to achieve it.

[@Duckie.reads.]

I’m a person who reads a lot and honestly any reading is great. ☺️

[@SimoneHahn]

an alltime favorit is Ursula Le Guin - she builds wonderfull worlds, societies in a fantasy/scify setting. An easy introduction are her shortstorries - changing planes - an armchair travel for the mind.

[@TheWildLemons]

Also if I was to recommend one book I've read in recent years, it would be strong female character by Fern Brady! It's about her life growing up into her 30s as an undiagnosed Autistic. She's a Scottish comedian who I've been a fan of long before she was even on taskmaster. I've been attending her gigs back when it was little tiny venues and now she's doing gigs in sold out theatre's! I would definitely recommend her book - I laughed, I cried, it has it all lol. As someone who is also Autistic, there was a lot of aspects which I could relate to!

[@morehannah]

Loved Fern Brady on taskmaster!

[@themakaylacoconut]

Catching up on your vlognukah series now that life has settled back to normality 😂 I'm interested in that murderbot series, I'll have to add it to my TBR. I just got back into pleasure reading this year (read a lot of non-fiction while pregnant/postpartum, she's nearly 2) and warmed myself up with some Terry Pratchett short stories. Then I discovered a trilogy called Caraval by Stephanie Garber. Oh my gosh. Tore through them, every chapter ends on a cliffhanger! I love children's literature, all the magic and whimsy but add some adult plot and themes and I have discovered a new fave. Caraval is magic, wonder, fear, theatre, true love, lies and secrets, scheming plot of honesty intentions and heartbreaks, good, evil, and grey. With a satisfying happy ending too.

[@laulau194]

Good influencer vibes: hearing about your audiobook experiences encouraged me to give them a shot and I have been loving it - have listened to several short story collections and nonfiction audiobooks which both work much better for me in audio than traditional reading. Currently listening to and really enjoying Salt on Your Tongue by Charlotte Runcie which is part memoir, part exploration of women's connection to the sea. Alongside the two massive ebooks I am trying to finish before the end of the year, oops.

[@chrishuff6254]

This was actually one of my worst reading years since Covid. I started tracking my books in a journal in 2019 (first year of teaching, so I only got to 29) Usually I get to 100 or so, but my mental health has been really bad the past couple of years, plus I am taking care of my sick grandfather, and had to move and get a new job, and I’m only at 42. It’s nice to be reminded that not meeting my (admittedly lofty) goal doesn’t mean it’s not worth celebrating. My mental health is improving, I am much happier with my life now than I was a few months ago, and that’s all that matters! Congrats on 49 books Hannah! It’s always thrilling to hit a new PR! Hoping to hit a new one next year for me 🎉

[@kso4104]

loved this video! also loved hearing you came back around of a court of silver flames. that book is one of my favorite books of all time. just obsessed. and yes, more middle aged mom hero’s!

[@ColdWinter97]

I visit your Storygraph often for inspiration and it never disappoints! I read the Murderbot series because I saw you started it, and it's absolutely one of my favourite scifi series ever! This year one of my faves was The Stranding by Kate Sawyer - unusual book and it left quite an impression. And also, this year I decided to reread Harry Potter and what a good decision it was. incredible books and major fomo for not living in that universe!

[@valarya]

I also haven't finished Wind and Truth. 😅 I usually inhale Sanderson, but I'm so distracted this time! I'm so glad you liked the Broken Earth Trilogy - it's a slow burn, but it left me speechless and in awe afterwards; it's just so different from anything I've ever read. Happy New Year, Hannah! 🍾🥳

[@CorinneDemyanovich]

Well done with your reading year! A few of your 5 ⭐️ reads were my faves from previous years. One Dark Window is my top read of the year!

[@newbooksmell9221]

the nervous laugh at 12:02 cracked me up, but as someone trying to get pregnant for the first time I do appreciate the concern 😅

[@kayleigha9595]

If you enjoy Emily Henry, please please read Abby Jimenez! Her books are romance but also have huge character building and tackle some harder topics as well. Her characters are so good and real and she is by far my favorite author. Highly recommend.

[@RomySews]

Any of her books in particular you’d recommend starting with?

[@ColdWinter97]

@@RomySews jumping in to recommend the 'Part of Your World' series!

[@jillisenberg9704]

Love your book content! This has given me some great ideas for next year! ❤

[@zeyneptuna4446]

Murderbot is one of my all time faves! Based on these books i think you would really like Tress of the emerald sea( if you haven’t already read it), The bandit Queens and a Natural History of Dragons ( great audiobooks as well) .

[@laynagilbert4450]

Who is A Natural History of Dragons by ?

[@morehannah]

Loved bandit queens! Haven’t read tress but plan to, heard great things!

[@zeyneptuna4446]

@@laynagilbert4450 by Marie Brennan

[@ciara1045]

@@laynagilbert4450 Marie Brennan! and I second this recommendation

[@TheAct10]

Loving the shoutout to Nicholas Sparks - I used to LOVE his books when I was a teenager as well, I thought I was the only one 😂😂

[@ojiverdeconfleco]

Love!!! I also got to read a lot of books this year now that my kid started school. We share a lot of favorites! The last one I read was The Christmas Tree Farm, such a silly and cozy romance, with a healthy amount of spice, perfect for this season 😂❤ and it reminded me of Emily Henry or Beth O'Leary because of the emphasis on the importance of building community, which I love, so I highly recommend it!

[@camillesuter8086]

Yay I also loved Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@Veerletjuhful]

After you mentioned your earrings hitting the mic that was all I could focus on 😂 really enjoyed this, love how you talk about books ❤

[@littleheartinlove7387]

Love your book recommendations ! Read HMRC because of you. Loved it. If you loved Acotar honestly keep on reading SJM and go for Throne of glass. These books absolutely destroyed my heart and I can’t stop talking about them. I’ve been very into cozy fantasy books this year. You should try legends and lattes in audiobook. The narrator is just so amazing.

[@MsGloomyLamp]

Mona Awad is one of my favourite writers right now, I'm looking forward to your opinion on All's Well, it's my favourite out of those three books, although I don't think it's as popular. So glad to see bookish content from you!!! I'm slowly catching up on your past bookish videos (a fellow mum here, never enough time :D)

[@johoheneenflesmetrum]

You telling me a new Brandon Sanderson book has been out for weeks just made my Christmas break 👌🏻🔥

[@morehannah]

Get. On. It.

[@spriddlez]

This was my biggest reading year by far (55! I think I've always topped out around 30 on a big reading year) and doing what you are doing and ending with a big boy. I'm reading the Count of Monte Cristo largely due to you talking about it in one of your videos. It's really brought that books read counter to a grinding halt haha. But now that I'm in the end part I'm sure I'll zoom through it and end up with a solid 56

[@michellemachesney1487]

ooh i love waking up to new videos! how fun❤ this year was also the year of the most books ive read (got to over 100 but read alot of children’s books to get me there but also i started work in a library this year so im always checking out books now😂) my fav book of the yr was the pairing by casey mcquiston & i would def rec it!!! i listened to the audiobook it was exquisite!!!! another fav of mine is Alexis Hall I’ve read many of his books & he had incredible audiobooks!!! also enjoyed reading some of cat sebastian’s series! bit of a historical romance kick this year for me haha & ofc all my favs have queer themes and characters 🥰🥰🥰 excited for your storygraph data video!!! sending much love❤

[@c.morland]

Love the jumper / wall combo

[@morehannah]

Yellow on yellow

[@kristiedeaver]

I started reading the Murderbot series because of you! Thanks so much for the great recs!

[@chrissiekvedas8251]

i got out of a decade and a but long reading slump (except fanfiction) at the end of last year so set myself self a small goal of 30books for the year because i didn’t want to put pressure on myself. i’ve finished the year on 113 books and it’s helped me feel more grounded as a person this year because i’ve been putting time aside for myself. what brandon sanderson book would you suggest to start with?

[@morehannah]

I started with the Stormlight archive but many people suggest starting with Mistborn. There’s loads of suggested reading orders out there for his cosmere books so check them out but then just go with what you’re vibing with

[@laynagilbert4450]

Think you'd love VE Schwab. Definitely a writer I've discovered this year ! My first book was Vicious and loved it ❤

[@ryebread91]

I recommend T. Kingfisher, esp her Paladin's Grace book/series. Wholesome/awkward romance with murder mystery in the background and fantasy medieval style setting. She has a humorous writing style too that reminds me of how you describe Murderbot, but that one's still on my tbr so can't actually compare.

[@MariaLCirillo]

Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow is so incredible. Gabrielle Zevin ended up speaking at my local library a few weeks after I finished so I got to meet her!

[@shreksnyeflip]

Added a few to my TBR. Thanks for sharing your recommendations

[@HannahlovesStories]

I also loved The Adventures of Amina Al Sirafi this year! The Murder Bot series sounds so good too. This was so fun to hear about your favorite reads this year!

[@alisonchandler5333]

Hi Hannah! I'm also here to recommend Fourth Wing. I enjoyed this much more than ACOTAR and hope you do, too! Happy Hanukkah and happy New Year!

[@anmarbhchrios]

The Count of Monte Cristo is so great. Because it’s a classic (and very long) people don’t know how gripping it is! Just such a satisfying plot. I also love Mona Awad, All’s Well and 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl await you. I will say that her main characters do tend to be similar across all her books but you are fine with that then it’s all good. I also recommend Really Good Actually by Monica Heisey for 2025

[@miraearles3372]

I've also read 49 books this year! My best reading year since high school.

[@Melissa-cl2rf]

sounds like you might enjoy some urban fantasy! recs: - October Daye series by Seanan McGuire (MC is middle-aged mom, plus it's great) - Magic After Midlife series by Deborah Wilde, or really any of her series - Finlay Donovan series by Elle Cosimano (not fantasy, but similar vibes and, your fav lol, middle-aged mum MC)

[@hiddenrainbow12]

For a non tropey contemporary romance I'd recommend You, again by Kate Goldbeck. I'm currently reading it and I LOVE IT. It doesn't feel predictable, you see the characters ageing and going through stuff before they start a friendship and later get together. It's also set in NYC, feels like a 90s movie.

[@CircleThinker]

I loved Lessons in Chemistry so much! Some of my faves from the last year - Legends and Lattes/Bookshops and Bonedust (both super cosy low stakes fantasy), The Stars Too Fondly (queer teens in space trying to solve a decades old mystery), and The Forest of Stars (aimed at tweens maybe? Characters are about 10 ish. I really enjoyed the audiobook - a magical kid runs away to join the circus after a personal tragedy, but it starts to turn sinister and people keep getting hurt, so her and her friends have to get to the bottom of the "accidents" and save the day)

[@zofiabochenska1240]

You read many of my faves 😊 My copy of Wind and Truth got lost somewhere in international shipping, so I guess it will be on my 2025 favourites list 😅

[@millywebster9109]

I listened to the whole Sweetpea series this year and fucking loved it! So crazy, interesting and really funny in parts, so good! I also listened to and loved the Arc of a Scythe series by Neil Shusterman and based on what you've read this year, I think you'd quite like it!

[@heidijoheard9705]

The Savage Side was one if my favourites this year, so beautiful!

[@katrinbercht9486]

Great video! Some of the ones i read last year are a bit older but i loved„Pachinko“ by Min Jin Lee, „The last thing he told me“ (Laura Dave) and „The firekeeper‘s daughter“ (Angeline Boulley).

[@praalgraf]

already looking forward to the jan video with all the stats, but adding some of these to the list for now! also, as a rec: the bloodsworn saga by john gwynne! a norse-inspired fantasy trilogy, with a mom as one of the main characters!

[@1barbsie]

For murderbot, check the suggested reading order, the published order threw me because they were in different places and then back again, and I was so lost.

[@16ilovevampires]

I've also read more books than ever before this year (115, probably will end up with 116) and it's definitely thanks to finally giving audiobooks a chance. I thought I wouldn't be able to focus enough but it's actually so much fun! Matrescence is in my top 3 this year, I cried and laughed and felt all the feels. xp Have you already finished Wind and Truth? I know you filmed it in advance so maybe you are already done. Is Dan reading it as well? I'm done but my husband still hasn't finished and it's so frustrating, I want to discuss some things but obviously don't want to spoil anything for him. 🙈

[@emilyboulter5978]

I loved Ninth House and Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo! The world they created is really interesting and I am super excited for the next one!

[@stxrmblessed]

very excited to hear your thoughts on wind and truth once you're done!!

[@morehannah]

Half way through!!

[@Rollypollyrory]

I'll probably finish this by the end of the day but I think it'll be a favorite, "10 thing that never happened" by Alexis Hall ♥️ Also from this year I highly recommend Strange The Dreamer by Laini Taylor if you haven't already read it, I'm currently listening to the sequel and I'm obsessed

[@michellemachesney1487]

yes i love alexis hall and i loved 10TTNH (especially the audiobook!)

[@LileLoveIt]

I started the Murderbot Diaries in December and Im obsessed. I love them so much, I listen to the second book every night to sleep to. Im so sad Im already through all of them. It kinda gave me book hangover.

[@GlitterEnby]

Pirenesi was also one of my favorites of the year. In fact, it was my absolute favorite of the year.

[@chrishuff6254]

I just read a really good book called “A Feather so Black” and can’t wait for the next book to come out next month! Highly recommend

[@keishacw13]

based on you liking emily henry, i recommend beth o'leary amd mhairi mcfarlane! also at least one of mhairi's books are set in manchester which you might like!

[@morehannah]

Oooh I’ve read the flat share which I thought was fab!

[@kirstymp30]

I haven’t read The Count of Monte Cristo in years, but after your reading vlog stuck with me, I picked up and devoured "For She is Wrath" by Emily Varga. 5 star reimagining of the story - gender-flipped, middle eastern, mild fantasy ❤

[@C_Beaty]

I had 7 five-star reads this year! I highly recommend all of them, but I think you would particularly like the first 4: Midnight at the Blackbird Café by Heather Webber The Promise of Tomorrow by Mary Ellen Taylor (all of her books are lovely but this one was her best yet) The Taste of Ginger by Mansi Shah Still the Sun by Charlie N. Holmberg The Memory Police by Yoko Ogawa Catching Fire and Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

[@h0ldtight]

I loved The Memory Police sooo much but never see it mentioned anywhere! Finally someone else who agrees 😅

[@squidy2343]

My best friend just got me reading a series with a middle aged mom protagonist. It's a bit silly at times but overall a fun casual romantic fantasy story. And they read pretty quickly. Book one is called Magical Midlife Madness by K.F. Breene. I believe there's at least 9 books out already.

[@enchantedlight]

So happy you are enjoying the Murderbot diaries!

[@RomySews]

Have bookmarked a few of these to read in 2025! I also read (well listened to) Lessons in Chemistry and loved it, and think it’s one that really works well as an audiobook. Also discovered Emily Henry and loved Funny Story. Some of my other favourites are Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton, Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin and Sew on the Go (niche but as a crafter I loved this memoir) ❤

[@alextblue]

I loooove the Murderbot Diaries so much! I've read the whole series 3 times now! (small note: murderbot's pronouns are it/its) also Piranesi and The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi were 5 ⭐books for me too this year! I haven't read the other books you mentioned but based on your description I'm adding them all to my To-Read Pile!

[@martinarasch5994]

This year I read three books by Simone St James (Murder Road, The Book of Cold Cases and The Sun Down Motel) who is quickly becoming my favourite "mystery/thriller with supernatural elements and female leads" author. The Sun Down Motel was the best one imo. I also read quite a lot of space horror/sci fi and really liked Paradise-1 by David Wellington and The Long Winter-trilogy by A.G. Riddle. My fav non-fiction was Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Losing Eden: Why Our Minds Need the Wild by Lucy Jones.

[@laurenschenck5355]

Amazing books hannah! 🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎

[@badfaith4u]

I loved Funny Story and Lessons in Chemistry is on my TBR list.

[@samwalsh8248]

I think you might like the lore Olympus graphic novel series (also available on webtoon). I think it would be cool to look at from a sex/relationships perspective, maybe through your book club, even though it's fiction

[@charliem8538]

I'm so excited for Shon's novel!

[@bryndisbjornsdottir2187]

Haha this was nice, I feel very validated in my DNF on Matrecence while pregnant … will think about trying again maybe in a year or so 👏

[@ciara1045]

Currently recommending It's Not That Radical by Mikaela Loach to anyone that will listen - it's like a manifesto for dismantling the horrible systems that are keeping our world the way it is and it's such a hopeful call to action - honestly its a must read for anyone who's not that keen on the current state of politics/injustice in the world/the climate emergency but isn't sure what to do about it or feels like they cant do anything

[@chrishuff6254]

I always love these videos for the recommendations! One of my fav books though was Doing It (I am the sex friend and have used the diagrams and charts many times to assist friends). I just added fancy metal corner protectors to it that I was gifted for Christmas, and now she is fancy fancy.

[@ellenkarlsson9490]

Thus far, I've had 6 5-star reads this year: 1 & 2. Mythos and Heroes by Stephen Fry, read by Stephen Fry. Stephen Fry has the best audio book voice, I could listen to him read anything. 3. Snow, Glass, Apples by Neil Gaiman and Colleen Doran. Gorgeously drawn re-telling of Snow White. A bit gory, so if you're sensitive, beware! 4. Inside the Mind of Sherlock Holmes by Benoit Dahan and Cyril Lieron. OMG, this was amazing! Amazingly drawn graphic novel where you follow a red string through the case. Throughout the book there are clues for you to find by rolling, bending and looking through pages. 5. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. A mystery seen through the eyes of an autistic boy. Describes how an autistic brain works very well. 6. Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett. It's a funny fantasy book, what more can I say? And it has dragons! Honarably mentions: 1-3. Divine Might, Pandora's Jar and The Ancient Guide to Modern Life, all by Natalie Haynes. 4. The Warm hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden. 5. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. 6. Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett. 7. The Stephanie Plum books by Janet Evanovich. I listened to books 28-31 this year, they are hilarious and the narrator is fantastic.

[@josie9193]

your earings look amazing hannah!

[@GelaMarie83]

I loved the ACOTAR series and Fourth Wing series

[@blubimnotafish]

I really enjoyed the Sleeping Giants trilogy as audiobooks, so would recommend those! And think you might like The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow 😊

[@darth3pio]

Damn, I need to get on that Murderbot series. Giving off some Marvin the Paranoid Android vibes.

[@LucyaaL]

I was waiting the whole time for the Count of Monte Cristo to be mentioned 😂 On a side note, does anyone remember in which of her videos did Hannah review My brilliant friend? I'm currently reading it and I rembember she mentioned it a few years ago.

[@adrastea2]

so many of these books are my favs of all time. There is a new french movie on Monte Christo which I have heard is very good. I am trying to figure out how to watch

[@vallentinac9513]

I was waiting the whole video for The Count of Montecristo! hehe

[@eliontheinternet3298]

I found it so interesting to listen to your take on Piranesi. It’s been a while since I read it but I remember it having lots of elements of mythology (the whole thing is centered around a labyrinth if I remember correctly). I also got some very odd homophobia vibes towards the end of the book - not enough to make me hate the book or anything but enough to make me regret buying it instead of borrowing it.

[@liabe18]

As someone from Eastern Europe who grew up in a country that was so horribly affected by communism I am always in awe how people seem to look at this idealised world of what a true socialist country would look like and never look how all real live examples have failed spectacularly and have committed some of the biggest crimes against humanity. I obviously agree that we need socialist policies to make sure all members of society have a real chance at a fulfilled live but people need to stop living in this fantasy world where socialism as described in books like the transgender issue would work in real live. Just as much of a fable as trickle down economics.

[@alvarosager9206]

Have you read the rest of the Cosmere books that aren't Mistborn or Stormlight? 😉 Otherwise you still have all of these to look forward to: Elantris Warbreaker Tress of the Emerald Sea Yumi and the Nightmare Painter The Sunlit Man Isles of the Emberdark (comes out this year) And of course all the shorter stories included in Arcanum Unbounded!

[@colineleroux2873]

So many new books on my TBR, which is getting longer ans longer. Thanks ? 😂

[@tegan6554]

"Just Stab Me Now" by Jill Bearup is a fantasy starting a middle aged mum!

[@paulamanuelvieira]

I'm currently about halfway through matrescence and I feel the same. My kid just turned one so it feels very validating but I'm not sure it is for everyone

[@AliB2412]

Monte cristo was my favorite book as a teenager!❤

[@phyllispawa5793]

I read the scribe of Siena by Melodie Winawer this year it’s about time travel and the black plague and art and it’s really complex and beautiful!

[@bridgettewomack7218]

I love your earrings. They’re the best. They’re so fun.

[@laurenschenck5355]

Love funny story by Emily Henry! My favorite 🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎🕎

[@blan123.]

Just found out brits say "noughties" and not "two thousands"... that's such a better word!! hahaha maybe it's just me that I didn't know it, but glad I do now!

[@blan123.]

But it's funny cause it sounds like naughties lol

[@Emily-b3k]

Would love to hear your favorite children's books each year as well

[@TheBlsister]

Glad to see Chakraborty here! Hope you get around to the Daevabad trilogy though :)

[@juliebean1910]

I forget have you read any Becky Chambers? I feel like you would love her. Also The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen by Isaac Blum is so so so so good.

[@DawnyPotter]

I also LOVED Murderbot, found The Fifth Season so fascinating and well done, enjoyed Lessons in Chemistry, and didn't love Tomorrow X3 but I fully agree with your review - I think I maybe need to like characters more than I did there. My biggest recommendation is the Wayfarers series (the long way to a small angry planet) by Becky Chambers. Found family vibes with super interesting scifi universe building, the four books have different but overlapping main characters and I cried in every one. There are at least 2 middle aged mum main characters (book 3 and 4, don't have to be read in order but I'd recommend it) My top recommendations I read this year: Black Sun (between earth and sky trilogy by Rebecca Roanhorse) book 3 released this year but Australia release was delayed and I was so desperate for it I repeatedly contacted the publisher 😅 fantasy I guess with a pre colonisation America feel? I bought in hard Taboo by Hannah Ferguson, newly released feminist memoir/manifesto/exploration?? of the gender related taboos that still impact us. I read a lot of sci fi earlier this year. For a romp with depth I'd recommend John Scalzi's interdependency series. My bigger recommendation is Ann Leckie's Imperial Radch series (trilogy plus a couple of spin offs). Starts out very serious and honestly I found the first half of the first book difficult to follow, but it slowly unveils incredibly interesting universe building - in particular in relation to gender, and then builds from there. It also gets delightfully weird and funny, multiple laugh out loud moments I didn't see coming. Seriously the unfolding social and gender and identity explorations that develop through these 5 books make for incredible discussion, could say more but I don't want to spoil anything!!

[@DawnyPotter]

From your recommendations I'm adding to my TBR: the Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi , Funny Story, and the Transgender Issue. Piranesi and Matrescense are already there and getting bumped up

[@morehannah]

Love the wayfarer series!

[@karennaftel]

Another fan of the Imperial Radch series here! I love discovering great sci fi by women

[@hollym7878]

The unexpected best book of the year for me was The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez. Very, very weird, but very good.

[@poisonedfrog]

SUCH A HARD RELATE TO READING NOTHING BUT THE COSMERE… 😅

[@polanito7467]

I would highly recommend the winternight trilogy by Katherine Arden. Russian mythology inspired fantasy books with a female protagonist written by a woman ❤

[@katastrofcia]

Two recommendations for fantasy and sci-fi book series: Elemental Blessings by Sharon Shinn and Touchstone by Andrea K. Höst. I think you would love both of them 😊

[@Jodie_May92]

People really rate ACOTAR but I DNFed the first book after listening to maybe a third of it because I felt that it was such a slow mover and after 6 hours nothing had really happened in it. Do I need to give it another chance? I must say it might be that I read a lot of shorter more fast paced books and this by comparison felt really long but I found it difficult to get into.

[@DamnItsJustSam]

Must admit ACOTAR was not a fave 5* for me but the next book in the series HOLY MOLY was amazing. ACOMAF is a 5* read.

[@MissEllzo]

If you like hilarious, absurdist fiction, I really really recommend The Pisces and Milkfed by Melissa Broder. Fantastic and insane writing. 10/10

[@Lynn-CA]

RE fantasy with older women main characters you should check out ML Wang (The sword of Kaigen and Blood over Bright Haven)

[@AmberLB74]

I am once again reccomending you read the city of brass series by the same author as amina al sarafi ! Its a little slow to start but the 2nd and 3rd book in that triology are incredible!

[@morehannah]

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