My 12 Favourite Books of the Year Thus Far

[@toweringtbr]

I'm so excited to get to chain gang all stars!

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

Such a fantastic book.

[@charlottemolloy]

Nice to hear your top books! Can't believe you have another 16 5* reads on top of this!! Youve had a great first 6 months of 2023!

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

Thank you, it has been a great year to date, but I think that number is so high because I read so much, DNF hard, rate on the generous side and don't give half stars... Still I'm very happy with those numbers.

[@MercysBookishMusings]

Great video :) I've just requested All That's Left Unsaid and Enter Ghost at the library. I own At Certain Points We Touch so need to pick that up asap too. When Things Are Alive They Hum isn't published here so I'll be ordering it soon. The only ones I've read (and I loved them both) are Birnham Wood and In Memoriam. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

Thank you. 🤩 I hope you love All That's Left Unsaid and Enter Ghost.

[@CharlieBrookReads]

I loved Maame too. Just so much heart to it. Yeah for In Memoriam too!! A great list of books as expected and now TBR’s are all doubled😅

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

Haha, I love making your TBR explode. Yes, we have some good books in common. 🙂

[@ellethinks]

I'm on the wait list for Chain Gang All Stars at my library. I've also added Maame and When Things Are Alive They Hum to my tbr. Interesting list!

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

I hope you are able to get to Chain Gang soon, that seems like a book you would love.

[@gailhewitt1467]

So many books here I'd love to add to my list. I've just ordered When Things Are Alive They Hum from Waterstones which sounds like it might be a beautiful read. I'm tempted by a few more. Just discovered your channel and of course subscribed.

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

I hope you Love When Things Are Alive They Hum, thank you for subscribing and welcome. 🙂

[@Tutankhamun18Reads]

Great list. Ive been wanting to read Your Driver Is Waiting, but wasn‘t sure due to mixed reviews… Just bought it as you have given it a seal of approval.

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

I've seen the mixed reviews, I think its one of those books that is a little poorly marketed and the wrong people have read it

[@OliviasCatastrophe]

Loved hearing you talk passionately about your favourites and see how your rankings fell!

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

♥️ thanks

[@SpringboardThought]

Pretty stoked to pick up Birnam Wood. Despite it being quite polarizing in reviews lol

[@Shellyish]

Hi Fraser!!

[@SpringboardThought]

@@Shellyish hi Shelly~~!

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

I love seeing you two friendly flirting with each other. Your friendship makes me happy!

[@myreadinglife8816]

All Star Chain Gang sounds like a book for me! Can’t believe Pod didn’t make your list. 😂

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

Haha, Pod nearly made the list - it was only about 200 books shy. :p I think Chain Gang All Stars is a Heidi book!

[@ShannonsChannel]

Great reviews, as always. Some interesting books here for sure!

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

Thank you. 🙂

[@BookishTexan]

Just listened to an episode of the Between the Covers podcast that was an interview with Isabella Hammad. I'm stealing that taco bit for my next short story.

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

You're welcome to the taco bit, but what exactly is the short story. 😁

[@angelacraw2907]

Thank you Scott. I've noted down a couple to read.

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

Happy Reading! ♥️🙂

[@jacquelinemcmenamin8204]

Thanks Scott . My best books of the year so far are 1. Deluge by Stephen Markley 2. Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton 3. Fellowship Point 4. All That’s Left Unsaid 5. A Room With A View 6. English Animals 7. Crow Lake by Mary Lawson 8. My Fourth Time , We Drowned 9. A Tale For The Time Being 10. We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves 11. Dinner Party by Sarah Gilmartin 12. The White Girl 13. The New Life by Tom Crewe Currently reading three Irish novels Kala Close to Home Black water Light Ship ☘️👋🍀📖📕📚☕️

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

Some amazing books in that list, I love A Tale For The Time Being, one of the best books I've ever read IMO.

[@Ihearbooks]

OK Scott. I wrote down every book--I have not read any of these. I will choose and read three and get back to you. If I love at least 2 out of 3 it will be a win, win. I'll get back to you. I'll tell you a little of a cheat. I had at least two on my TBR already but I'm not sure if those will be in the final three. thanks for another great video. Now to find some books. Wish you would do this with all back list books too.

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

I can't wait to hear which ones you pick and if you love them, but I'm sure you will, all killer no filler this list. Happy reading.

[@TheCNB2.0505]

Amazing man

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

Thank you... also what are you doing up so late at night Ferg? Sleep is good for the brain mate. 😉

[@TheCNB2.0505]

@GunpowderFictionPlot oh! Then I'm going to sleep right now 🫡

[@aliceswonderfall]

I so agree on Jack Kerouac's on the Road! It's one of the few books that I will judge people for having as their favorite haha. Awesome list with some very welcome additions to my TBR!

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

Terrible book by a terrible human. Thank you. ♥️🙂

[@jimsbooksreadingandstuff]

Chain-Gang All Stars sounds intriguing...

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

Such a good book. I guarantee you'll like it.

[@janethansen9612]

I just received my pre Booker order including In Memoriam and Chain Gang All Stars (also House of Doors) this morning. My favourite book so far this year is Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson. I thought All that's left unsaid was good, but not a 5 star read for me. Did you ever read Iris by Fiona Kelly McGregor?

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

I haven't got around to it yet. There's just too many books.

[@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711]

I haven't read any of these yet which I will see as an exciting opportunity.

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

Some great books ahead for you. 🙂

[@soumyadeephalder1839]

Except Birnam wood. Which books are in Political, Domestic, Dystopian, Historical, Coming of age related

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

I think they all are one of those, with the exception of I'm a Fan.

[@fiberartsyreads]

Oh wow having a son with Down syndrome I’m definitely adding When Things Are Alive to my list.

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

The authors oldest sister has Down syndrome, and it's clearly written with love... I hope you love it. 🙂

[@fiberartsyreads]

@@GunpowderFictionPlot that’s great to know. Thank you.

[@pattidoyle5102]

I need to go get tacos now 😂

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

It's a delicious problem to have. 🙂

[@spexi513]

Reading I’m A Fan RN & though I’m not far into it I can already tell it’s a banger 📖🪱💚

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

So good!

[@spexi513]

Damnnnit Bobby’- was thisss close to choosing Maame as my BOTMC pick - & would’ve had I’d seen this first. Blahdiggityblah, I can pick it next time. Appreciate this video big time - you tend to have quite a few recommendations I’ve not heard discussed elsewhere. 📖🪱💚

[@GunpowderFictionPlot]

Now you have the anticipation of Maame. ♥️