My 2024 Physical TBR: If I don't read these books in 2024, I have to unhaul them 😵

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I’m totally living for this challenge except if I did it, my room would be empty 😂

[@baddieandabook]

Same 😩😭😂

[@chithravedantam4132]

Oh My Dark Vanessa wrecked me but it was so phenomenal

[@lizzy4716]

I let myself watch more booktube as a reward for reading more often ❤ this was a great reward.

[@randybain9365]

Read Nettle & Bone last year and enjoyed it very much 4.5 ⭐️ for me.

[@1U7S7A6]

I am on a book buying ban, except for my monthly Fairyloot and BOTM. I have over 75 books I want to prioritize this year too! Good luck 🍀 Btw your hair looks beautiful!

[@Benslerss]

the bluest eye is such a powerful book and Toni Morrison writes so beautifully, it is so emotional and there are so many quotes and moments that really change your perspective on the world, I think you will really enjoy reading it.

[@_melomie_]

Please, please read The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches! It’s so cute I loved the found family dynamic and the representation within the story line. I just finished the audiobook and I need the physical copy now lol

[@gillian5826]

The very secret society of irregular witches is such a cozy comforting read!! ❤ and Severance was one of my favorite reads in 2023 ❤

[@thecosybanshee]

There's like 3 of my favorite books of all time there lmaooo ! The Jasmine Throne sequel, Once and Future Witches, and Juniper and thorn

[@beebacchusvines7642]

So smart. I have a few that if I don't get to, they're going away. Life is too short to be feeling tide down by a book!

[@averyb-z4054]

The Before the Coffee Gets Cold books are so so good. I can’t wait for you to read them!

[@LykinReads]

The Broken Earth Trilogy is my favorite series of all time ❤ I hope you enjoy The Fifth Season

[@Lmartinezwilliams]

Hi! I'm a newbie, Love your video and I'm doing my TBR right now. Thank you📚 ❤❤!

[@amyelevens]

The Fifth Season isn't slow to start. It's one of the fastest paced fantasy books I've ever read edit: it's just from multiple POVs so it's not linearly fast-paced if that makes sense. Every chapter is a banger, you'll love it. Can't speak for the rest of the trilogy but they are my highest priority to finish this year!

[@theriverarapaper]

The self-imposed threat of an unhaul is a great way to motivate yourself. I hope the reading goes well for you this year. Nice to see Ishiguro on the list. I recommend his The Buried Giant. One of my recent favourites.

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

My dark Vanessa is so good 👀

[@TheMuseTree]

I strongly recommend picking up an audio copy of Split Tooth. It’s incredible to hear the author perform. Absolutely stunning and I think is crucial for fully experiencing the writing and story.

[@Lara_Ameen]

I’m glad I’m not the only one intimidated by chonky fantasy books! I have THE FIFTH SEASON (the whole trilogy) in paperback and PLAIN BAD HEROINES in ebook that I haven’t read yet because I’m intimidated by the length as well as others. I also have THE JASAD HEIR (ebook), which I’m super excited to read because it’s Egyptian fantasy and I’m Egyptian, but again, so chonky. I absolutely loved HER BODY AND OTHER PARTIES when I read it in 2019! It’s still one of my favorites! 😍 I also hope that you read more books with disability rep/mental illness rep this year (maybe physical disability rep, too). As a disabled author, screenwriter, and reader myself who is multiply marginalized, I always read the least amount of books by disabled authors each year. Trying to increase that number! 🥰 Also, not sure if you’re aware, but Olivie Blake has bipolar. However, I haven’t read any of her books, so I’m not sure if it’s reflected in any of them.

[@jenniferjohansson9523]

I loved Black Sun, Lakewood and The Weight of Blood!

[@TerraMichelle_]

I am screaming and rooting for Black Sun! I hope you get to it and love it!

[@RetratodaLeitora]

My Dark Vanessa destroyed me! It's really good written

[@nishienish26]

Definitely get into The Time Traveller’s Wife!!! The book is so much better than the movie! I was ugly crying at the end

[@whatscarlareading]

You've inspired me to do this, I've put stickers on the books I've had the longest and if I haven't read them by the end of 2024 I'm gonna unhaul them!!😅

[@013BoxedJuice]

The Fifth Season was my favorite book last year and I’m currently reading the second book! Such a great read that’ll get you hooked

[@ravent3016]

Good luck with your TBR plan. I made dealing with my excess books a new year's resolution, and the plan includes reading and then passing them on (to Little Free Libraries, the Friends of the Library, and friends); purging any I really don't want to read now, including old nonfiction that is outdated (most travel books) or not needed - I don't need old text books and books I read for courses. I'm also letting go of books have read that I have in eformat if they aren't favorites. I really need the shelf room. Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall is one ebook I just indulged in, and you might like it. It's a lesbian Regency and is good so far.

[@rockdaboat158]

Name Of The Wind - the best ! ❤❤

[@CraftingVicky]

wow great challenge I'm not sure I would be able to put so many of my TBR that way.... I feel that I would end up regretting getting rid of the books.... to intimidated.... but go you looking forward to hearing progress on this! and I loved Nettle and Bone! So hoping you will like it.

[@KimReadsandReviews]

The Fifth Season and Split Tooth are incredible and I want to read more from both authors. Hope you enjoy them! Jade City is also on my TBR for this year, I'm so looking forward to it! 🤭

[@chocolateoreo6489]

I’m sending you love and a fabulous year❤❤❤

[@ChemicalPenguinn]

I love the idea of this challenge, but then I'd probably end up getting rid of a bunch of books I still really want to read.

[@jkmacrunnel]

Same

[@keshinilt]

Omg Jade City is AMAZING! The series is one of my all time favourites and I reread it last night. It's super easy and accessible to read. You'll LOVE it!

[@mirandamiller8838]

Based on your taste and books you’ve enjoyed, I am really excited for you to read the Kazuo Ishiguro books! I read Klara and the Sun a couple of years ago and Never Let Me Go just this past year. Both books have profound, moral topics that leave you thinking long after the book is over!! Can’t wait to see what you think - secretly want you to love them! 😅❤

[@okaywhatev4]

Here for backlist reading!!

[@evajanczaruk8790]

You have some terrific options but I will comment on my most and least favourite. I would recommend unhauling Plain Bad Heroines, the premise/synopsis sounds fun but it is a slog and the payoff is not worth the effort. I reread Beloved in 2023 and wow, it was even better the second time around. It was traumatic and heartbreaking but very indicative of what a superlative( genius)writer can do.

[@arleneallen8824]

The Weight of Blood is stunning. Your October is a great bunch selections!

[@angelyntor2273]

i had a great experience with never let me go, i read it for a class years ago!

[@MinaReads]

i loved jade city and her body and other parties! definitely recommend prioritizing those😁

[@luxuryliterature1930]

Ariadne was an amazing book. I loved the way the myth was shown.

[@payholaa]

OMG I love The Heart Principle. It is beautiful, made me cry, and helped me set standards for what I want in a partner. This is the only book I’ve ever reread.

[@bookswithvero]

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches, The Fifth Season, and Piranesi were some of my favorite books that I read last year, I think they're all so amazing!

[@bookishbowen]

I would suggest saving the Ex Hex for October because it gives strong autumnal vibes.

[@Beach652]

I've heard such good things about the Fonda Lee series, you're reminding me I should really check it out!

[@thepacksurvives71]

I did not expect to like this series and it instantly became one of my favorites.

[@Beach652]

Going in with low expectations is a better idea actually, lol

[@Capricorn152]

I do the same in February to clear my TBR backlog of romances 😁

[@clareseymour6227]

I had the best time reading Dial A for Aunties- adored it! I also loved Gods of Jade and Shadow and The Name of the Wind! Beloved is definitely very heavy but powerful and an amazing book, I read it in a high school lit class and we had great discussions. I struggled with and eventually gave up on Exhalation but I think it’s more of a me problem bc I don’t tend to love short story collections and I think his concepts were interesting!

[@zarata-z2z]

I love this idea as I am also trying to tackle my physical TBR- good luck to us! 😅 The books on this list I have loved are Everything I Never Told You, The Fifth Season, Piranesi, and The Time Travelers Wife. I know it’s controversial but no book has made me cry harder than that one (on a reread no less!)

[@serenity8910]

My Dark Vanessa and Piranesi are AMAZING. I hope you love them too!

[@winonareads6790]

i loved memory police! and kindred!! i read that in college and i LOVE seeing other people read it.

[@JohnSaxon-vw5vi]

All I can say is that I am praying for you and your books 📚 and wishing you all the best of luck and success with your reading 📖 in 2024 love your Aussie family friend John ❤❤❤

[@TheMuseTree]

I love this idea as motivation to read books that have been sitting for years on the TBR! Admittedly, I’m a bit intimidated to do it myself because I know I’d struggle with attachment 😅

[@jkpiowa]

Lakewood is great, but more vibes than fast-paced plot. Fifth Season is so amazing but the beginning is confusing, just push through, it's worth it! Just Like Home isn't really a thriller, it's about cognitive dissonance in loving someone who is deeply flawed. Black Sun is sooo good and starts with an absolute bang.

[@alisha-9889]

The memory police and never let me go were two of my favourites in 2023 !!

[@alisha-9889]

Also I just read Carrie, and imo the weight of blood is better

[@meganmencaroni4485]

You’re motivating me to read my books I’ve had for too long on my tbr lmao so I’m hoping as well to make progress and put these as priority! Cause I need a serious unhaul 😅

[@oonapans]

Loved watching this! Put a couple on my TBR. Also, I also heard mixed things about A Deadly Education but I ended up loving it! It definitely is not gonna work for everybody and I’m super curious to see what you think

[@TheBELEKIA]

Great list! I also have some of these on my wishlist. I love the before the coffee gets cold series. Recently ordered books 2 and 3. Can't wait to get them in the mail. I mostly prefer reading physical books so the ones I have now I believe should carry me through 2024 or atleast up until September.

[@jujubigegg]

Klara and the Sun and Never Let Me Go are two of my favorite books! So excited to hear what you think of them that month. Never Let Me Go is one of those stories I feel like I always carry with me after reading it, and the movie is fantastic too.

[@jujubigegg]

The Never Let Me Go cover is literally my KZbin icon LOL

[@serenitycinema5809]

Jade City and Piranesi in my top 10 of last year!

[@miss_m_yt]

Awesome challenge! I think you will be able to conquer most of them!!

[@heatherm561]

Loved this! Just Like Home by Sarah Hailey left much to be desired by everyone in my bookclub who read it with me. Move Nettle and Bone closer! You won't regret it! ❤

[@rosebud7233]

I loved The Anthropocene Reviewed! I’m actually planning to reread that one this year. I’m also planning to read god of Jade and shadow. The box in the woods is my favorite of the truly devious series. I was less impressed with nine liars, the one that came out last year.

[@meghanjessica8897]

The God of Small Things is one of my favorite books. I read it in my comparative literature class my sophomore year of high school and it changed my world. Definitely look at the trigger warnings because it is a hard read but extraordinarily worth it.

[@RetratodaLeitora]

The Fifth Season is one of my favorites of all time ❤

[@rakaha10]

I hope we get an update to this at the end of the year!

[@thisstoryaintover]

You definitely will!!!

[@keeva2176]

gods of jade and shadow, kindred & ariadne were some of my favourite reads last year, I hope you'll enjoy them! this year I'm trying to a 'read it or unhaul it' challenge inspired by books with emily fox so I can get to my physical tbr and declutter it quickly if I'm not vibing with a book, because some have been sitting on my shelf for years 😅😂

[@glitchmon97]

all these books sound really fantastic and i loved when the coffee gets cold

[@jaimee-kate]

So many great books on this list! My Dark Vanessa, Never Let Me Go, Her Body and Other Parties, The Anthropocene Reviewed (don't be intimidated by that one, John Green makes it so compulsively readable!), Piranesi. All FANTASTIC!

[@amypatterson314]

The weight of blood is phenomenal, I also recommend the audiobook as it has a full cast!

[@thisstoryaintover]

Oooo I did not know that, thank you for letting me know!!

[@Rxiepndhst]

I’m SO excited for you to read the Broken Earth Trilogy! 😭

[@antivancrowe6886]

I love how you are gonna be reading gods of jade and shadow I’m reading it right now and absolutely love it so I’m interested in finding more as it’s my first SMG book 😅

[@ataraxiediary]

I'm currently reading Nettle and Bone, a first time with Kingfisher for me. This is a read for a dark and rainy day. Selecting it for December is a good choice. I personally think it's not as exciting as people describe it but it's a good read. My rating will depend on the 3rd act of the novel but so far, it is a 3,5🌟 for me. Hope you'll like it !

[@VarricsBianca]

Omg please please please read The Bone Orchard, it’s genuinely one of the most unique stories I’ve ever read! There’s a lot of triggers in it though so I’d check those before reading, but it’s just incredible. I’ve really been wanting to reread it

[@thisstoryaintover]

Ooo okay that makes me more excited for it!

[@booksbybrie]

sooo excited for you to read fifth season and name of the wind!

[@kaylatrutt]

I would definitely prioritize The Heart Principle!! and check out the second book in the series- The Bride Test- if you haven’t already!! ❤️

[@livroaberto]

I did this last year. I'm doing it again. 🙃 Good luck👍

[@thisstoryaintover]

Good luck to you too!!

[@livroaberto]

@@thisstoryaintover 💪💪😉

[@aaron_osborne]

The Bluest Eye is a beautiful read, and it's the only book from Toni I’ve read. Very inclined to check out Jazz I assume it takes place during the Harlem Renaissance, but I could be mistaken.

[@adelect447]

I've just finished Piranesi and it has kind of a slow start, I'd say for like the first 50 pages. But after that you will not want to put the book down. It took me 4 days to read the first 50 pages and I devoured the rest in 1.

[@itsalhan]

The Heart Principle is one of my favourite books, I literally stayed up to finish it because it was so well written in my opinion. I hope you get to read it soon and enjoy it:)

[@vesnasucov8065]

I haven't read most of these (though I've been planning to), but from the ones I've read, The God of Small Things, Piranesi and Rebecca are among my favorites of all time! My body was very interesting at times, but ultimately I wanted more out of it.

[@Elle_is_in_Wonderland]

Ariadne is absolutely beautiful! Love it

[@shaibrown4002]

What a great idea! Loved this video! Keep them coming!

[@whatscarlareading]

Funnily enough I picked up the first 3 Truly Devious books from the charity shop (thrift store in the UK) today!

[@jkmacrunnel]

I really hope you love Kindred, its such a powerful book, and I've never read anything else like it!

[@sammalneito]

the very secret society of irregular witches was on my top5 books last year, definitely read it!!

[@astoldbykat]

"A Deadly Education" is a really great novel, it was in my Top 3 of 2022. But it is very exposition heavy. However, the book is told in the first person, so if you enjoy the snarky voice of the MC, then the exposition isn't that bad. Good luck with this! I'm doing something similar, I'm only allowed to buy 1 new book a month and my physical TBR has to take priority.

[@ravent3016]

BTW, there are four books in the Kawaguchi series.

[@WickedWestBooks]

I love The Name of the Wind soo so much, I just really wish there was even a release date for book 3.

[@freeinfiction]

i need to do this little challenge haha! i feel like so many of us have books that we have been hoarding

[@Hello_Kristie]

This list looks great! My only exception would be the Emily Ratajkowski book. As someone who is a body liberation activist myself, I have a hard time with a woman writing a book all about body image, then participating in a fashion shoot (posted to her IG) where she, a very thin model, stands in one leg of a pair of plus size pants while holding the gaping waist outwards. It feels so disingenuous to me and clearly the majority of commenters on the post feel the same. There are so many better books you could read if you want to read about body politics. I’d start with either of Aubrey Gordon’s books. Her podcast Maintenance Phase is also so incredibly good if you want something that deep dives into health and diets from a data-based perfective (it’s also funny as hell).

[@thisstoryaintover]

Thank you so much for letting me know! This certainly makes me want to do more research and look into better books on the topic. Thank you for the recommendations!

[@imused2it]

i’ve tried to read Severance about 4 times now 😭 my goal last year was to finally finish it and i failed miserably

[@Kittle425]

I found the writing of The God of Small Things to be absolutely beautiful. But it was ultimately too upsetting/depressing for me (and I love a sad book!)

[@Nico-lk5hb]

Please read Piranesi like now 🥰 I read it in one day… so good

[@taraminter5424]

Definitely read Black Sun, Kindred and There There soon. There There has a large cast but each has an interesting backstory. It’s a heavy book since it covers issues faced by Indigenous groups.

[@louisity]

I am looking forward which will be read and if any will be unhauled. Unfortunately, I decided not to continue with the Truly Devious series. After reading Truly Devious, I wasn't intrigued in reading the succeeding books. 👎🏽

[@moodyfloral6234]

Rebecca is a little slow to start but the second half is so amazing that it is worth it to power through. I nearly DNFed it and am happy I didn’t. Also, if you liked The Remains of the Day you will LOVE Never Let Me Go. To me the writing style was so lush and dreamy.

[@thisstoryaintover]

Ahhh okay that makes me really excited for both!! 😍

[@heatherbocks]

I had a hold on Plain Bad Heroines and when it came in and I saw how big it was I panicked and ended up returning it unread 😅 big books scare me. I liked Everything I Never Told You so much more than Little Fires Everywhere. Both slower character studies, but I cared more for the characters in EINTY.

[@thisstoryaintover]

Hahahaha I definitely know the feeling 😂

[@skateanddonate]

That’s just crazy talk. Books are for collecting-not unhauling!

[@ninalivermore2647]

YOU NEED TO READ JADE CITY. PLEASE DO NOT UNHAUL IT.

[@alixorosexo18]

Singles Table is adorable.

[@TheWordN3rd]

My heart is a chainsaw is so so good.

[@chocolateoreo6489]

🖤🖤🖤

[@mckennabryn]

Piranesi was my #1 book of 2023 and if you unhaul it my stupid little heart will break

[@thisstoryaintover]

Well we wouldn't want that 🥹❤️