Best Books I've Read... throwback from 2016! || Reviews & Recommendations

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Anyone else is getting flashbacks with that list of books? 😂

[@kellymanfredini3835]

Love this series with the throwbacks.

[@Cassycass18]

My whole body trembled when you mentioned the City of Bones trilogy/series. Also never got the hype haha

[@kathrinthorangen1763]

It would be very interesting if you did a video where you look back on books that you rated high when you read it, but that you now have forgotten (or almost forgotten) and books that you perhaps didn’t rate very high, but that have stayed with you.

[@Kym-Seer]

Is there a way to have an opportunity to submit a book for you to review. A short one as the start of a new series, fantasy fiction from an upcoming writer,

[@christinez6543]

Loved Library At Mount Char as well. Such a unique read. Great vid!! ❤

[@katxfish]

I followed your beauty channel first and then slowly got influenced to read books. I started out with your favs and recommendations and I'm proud to say I'm still reading!

[@darcy501]

take a shot everytime Emily says "adaptated" hehe it's a cute trait

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I filmed this the day after my colonoscopy… I swear I was still loopy from the meds 😂

[@badfaith4u]

It is lovely to see how your tastes in books have changed. 📚📖

[@Beach652]

I love this - we're getting your feelings about the book from 2016 and a reflection on how you feel about it all these years later!

[@delicadacomoumelefante]

I’m here since your first video and I testimonied you reading the popular books. Now you reveal me books I never heard other people talk about. Thank you for that. I read my favorite books because of you. One of them was this. I hope we both be here for more 8 years.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

The last 8 years went by so fast... I don't see why I wouldn't do it for another 8 :D

[@megbern2416]

i love these videos so much, it's like taking a glimpse to the past and we get to listen to you chatter at us for half an hour, a joy

[@amandahamilton391]

I just started The Well of Ascension today. I read the Library at Mount Char because of you. I read it very quickly. It was super weird but so good, I couldn't put it down.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Not so fun fact. I actually spoiled myself the ending of the well of ascension by accident my reading the back of book 3… don’t recommend 😂

[@amandahamilton391]

@@BookswithEmilyFox Duly noted. I have done that on occasion and I will make sure to refrain this time.

[@kimeikoraevision5446]

Hi I'm glad that you and your channel are thriving! I read Station 11, bcz you recommended it. I really enjoyed it. I think I was looking for an Emily Noel video and I stumbled across your makeup channel first and then your book channel was my intro to booktube! You've continued to be the channel I return to get a fun recommendation, especially in Sci-Fi. My favorite Emily Fox discovery has been Matt Haig. I loved the one with the little doggie!

[@oumaimasbooks]

This is actually making me feel nostalgic because I have found your channel thanks to Dark Matter and I have been watching ever since

[@Rebecca-xw4ji]

I read Flowers for Algernon yes, when I was in middle school - that book had me in tears by the end! I really should reread it now as an adult... Great video, really enjoyed seeing the books you read in 2016. I also like the fact that you read some books that were "part of the hype" until you discovered your own tastes. Good for you!

[@katiebooknerd7495]

So on board with this video concept 😊

[@irenamcg]

Wow this reminded me how long I have been watching your channel, all different setups and different bookshelves, what a throwback 🤣

[@meritreads90]

Oooh this was a great idea! I love this video series you’re doing. Can’t wait for your month to month faves in 2017.

[@loismendes1945]

I loved the idea!! 💜

[@teacupthestoryteller]

Found some great books here I added to my tbr. Thank you! ☺

[@kimberlyvlach1830]

I read Flowers for Algernon earlier this year because of your recommendation! It's a beautiful book!

[@funluvinchick]

I read Flowers for Algernon in high school. It has been a favorite ever since. ❤

[@carissa1446]

I read Flowers for Algernon in school and then as an adult. It was such a different experience as an adult. Really great book.

[@LilianaE]

Idk if it even matters at this point but the twist at the end of City of Bones that you talked about... It doesn't get resolved till the 3rd book 😅 and at the end I believe 😂

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Oh I believe you because I DNFed book 3 😅 I can't believe anyone would think this is good... like that's all you could come up with? For tension?

[@abbywonder3825]

I DNFd the first one. Then decided to try again last year. I wasn’t about to continue the series after that ending lol

[@KYX1994]

Added Flowers for Algernon to my TBR! Thank you🎉🎉🎉

[@courtjunk7]

I just started Blood Over Bright Haven and I am just tearing through it! It’s so good!

[@ale_ciobanu]

Flowers for Alegernon os my all time favorite book for me as well! I don’t know why but this book is my Roman Empire 😂😂😂 Daniel Keys writes in a way that just sticks with me forever. The minds of Billie Miligan was amazing too.

[@jackiel5000]

Wow I have followed you for 8 years! Thank you for all the recommendations ❤

[@yaelsbookthoughts9792]

Mistborn was by far my favorite book in the 3 book series. I did NOT like the third book. It was a meditation about religion and Greek mythology and just felt very silly to me. The first book was the strongest with a really cool magic system, a group of interesting characters with fun group dynamics, plot twists galore and a big fat beautiful end scene. Spectacular!

[@hannah.kate.n]

This is such a great idea for a little video series! Excited to see the rest! I’m currently reading the Mistborn trilogy and enjoying it. You actually meet Sazed in the first book of that series! He’s a great character.

[@aliciaohara8794]

I've been watching you since you first started and I remember you recommending Dark Matter and Flowers for Algernon. They are still some of my favorites to recommend to new readers. Flowers for Algernon made me bawl my eyes out 😂😢

[@theresetatlow5605]

I love the bingo board idea!

[@f.helies7229]

I started watching your channel around 2017 and read a lot of books of this list based on your recommendation! I love the concept and can't wait for the next instalment in the series 😊

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I definitely always recognize your profile picture ❤️

[@gryftkin]

If you haven't read it yet (and you like audiobooks) give Josh Malerman's Incidents Around the House a try. By the time you're done, Delaney Nicole Gill sucks you into that book. Also, I had an interview with Josh and you (based on what you felt about the book and movie) might be interested in what he had to say about what that book was ORIGINALLY. It was changed a LOT before publication :D

[@photogjimi4041]

Great list... I need to go back in time as well!

[@jenniferbngo]

Ahhhh i still remember when you started on booktube, i bought almost all of the ones in your 2016 list! thank you for introducing me to ve schwab!

[@brdunfield]

I read Flowers for Algernon this year. It definitely hits hard. I can't imagine I would have appreciated it as a teenager. Great pick for the year!

[@PaigeEscapes]

I love this idea! Thank you! i think it also make people aware of books that may not be so popular now, but deserve attention and to be read!

[@MsNikkyD]

The Library at Mount Char is actually on my November TBR. I never hear anyone talk about it and I'm kinda excited to hear that it is weird!

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

It's such a strange one but it's worth it!

[@lucy6141]

YESSS I WAS ROOTING FOR FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON!!!

[@MariaDamnRulez]

Oh the memories!! ive been here since 2016 becuase i loved your beauty channel as well. Great video! (also Sazed is introduced in the final empire, not in the well of ascension)

[@johan0626]

Love this idea! Can't wait to see 2017!!

[@fallenangel6872]

Love this video idea!

[@zachreads]

"My Sister Rosa" was the first book I picked up on your recommendation! I didn't hate it but only gave it 2.25☆. I read it July or august 2017 right after I found the channel.

[@heatherm561]

Yay! Flowers for Algernon is such a fantastic book. ❤

[@CoreenMontagna]

26:04 in the audio book it’s say-zed, as in Canadians “say zed” instead of zee for the letter Z.

[@Ermordrung]

Flowers for Algernon is one of my favorite book of all time as well, and one I recommend often. Don't get me wrong, Mistborn is also on the list, but this kicked me right in my feelings. I read it as an adult so not sure how I would have viewed it as a kid.

[@donnypeters-y9c]

Loved The Library at Mt. Char! So refreshing to hear it talked about and enjoyed. Very underrated and should be on everyone's must read list. Unique and highly recommended

[@kathleendudek2955]

LOve the cat at the end of your video.😺

[@museofmidnight8416]

I knew you're gonna choose Flowers for Algernon. Hearing you talk about it some videos ago, it gave me an impression that it's one of those that marked you. Like it may have altered something within you that had made you who you are today. And i BET Kindred, if not chosen as the best book of that year, has done similar too.

[@FashionChaletNET]

A PERFECT VIDEO! ☕📚

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Thank you! I think it’s going to be a fun series!

[@kathleendudek2955]

I read The Girl on the Train, but I can't remember all of it. Flowers for Algernon sounds very interesting.

[@zhrae9992]

Wow. I realized that I am with you almost from the start ❤

[@rdpa4019]

This is a pretty interesting series! I like it!!

[@NURY500]

I got "The library at Mount Char" in my library for a couple of years but now I really intrigued by your comments to read it ASAP🤣

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

It’s definitely unique!

[@aye.p]

Loved the idea!!!💜

[@VeraFran]

Flowers for Algernon is fantastic. The Raven Boys is the only fantasy series I've finished and it's mainly about the characters and their relationships / personal growth.

[@hollyharakaly1898]

Flowers for Algernon is one of the best books I have ever read. I still think about it decades after the first time I read it.

[@miralolar6069]

such a great idea!!!!

[@NaomiAnaliss]

Wow can’t believe I’ve been watching you since 2016! I still love the winners curse trilogy 🥹

[@Imaginetheday1967]

Flowers for Algernon was a short story (1960) and was later published as a novel (1966). I read it in school and I’m pretty sure it was the short story. It still had a huge impact and I’ve never forgotten it.

[@amyestrada1966]

Flowers for Algernon is a beautiful book. Unrelated, but have you read WATERSHIP DOWN? My favorite book of all time 😊

[@cynthibook]

Déjà 8 ans que je te suis. Je me souviens de certaines critiques de ces livres. J'avais lu Des fleurs pour Algernon en secondaire 4 ou 5 et je m'en souviens encore. Super touchant. Si je le trouve en usagé, je pense l'acheter et le relire. Trop bon !

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Omg yes I remember LOVING the winners kiss series - wonder what I would think of it now

[@deendrew36]

Red Rising and The Martian are 2 of my fave books!

[@carolinaalves1161]

I read Angelfall and the whole trilogy (yes, it is completed :b) in 2019 and absolutely loved it!! I also read Flowers for Algernoon in 2019 and it's one of my favorite books for sure, so good

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I think I mixed it with the other Victoria Schwab series that has a blue cover too 😂

[@sillysasuages]

​@BookswithEmilyFox Angelfall was originally meant to be a five book series, but somehow it got to only be a trilogy thus the last book was rushed and wasn't good or satisfying ending.

[@gryftkin]

Schwab is one of my favorites and The Martian is one of those rare achievements where the book and movie were both good.

[@JohnSaxon-vw5vi]

All I can say is thank you miss Emily for adding to my tbr list ❤❤❤

[@Nico-lk5hb]

loved this idea of videos!!

[@rebeckacelinder9871]

I recently saw Harry Potter & Cursed Child as a play and really enjoyed it! Much better as a play than as a book which makes sense.

[@Marie45610]

The Raven Boys, had a really unsatisfying ending. My short review of the series is along the lines "It's not about the journey, but the friends we made along the way."

[@kommissarpompsky465]

I love this idea. Often I feel that booktub is all about the hype and older books (apart from classics) are not really talked about anymore. btw, is that a real candle on the shelf? If not it looks really good

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

LOL no don’t worry! It has a battery. I wouldn’t risk the books like that lol

[@Amanda-kw2uq]

The third Angelfall book did come out - there was originally supposed to be four books but she ended it after three.

[@edwardsjarje]

I remember Flowers for Algernon from middle school. I think it changed us for the better, at least my small class. Most of us became doctors and teachers.

[@NadiaReads]

Very cool video idea

[@alyssacascos8665]

Night by Elie Wiesel is so so good! Love it!❤️

[@awkwardkiwi]

I really enjoyed the Shadowhunter Chronicles, own all 20+ books now But I've never reread the first series I remember it being quite cringy - definitely one it took a few books to get into. I also spent a lot of time around 2016 reading a lot of YA I was definitely too old for, was watching a lot of booktube and was very influenced lol

[@leighamontgomery981]

Have you read Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir? Really wild!

[@Elsie909]

I for one, read the mortal instruments because I heard it had queer characters and I desperately craved that, it was not easy to find queer YA books in 2012. I already knew the deal with the "plottwist" and could oversee that because I was not there for them and anyway read three books in a one week so wasn't much of a cliffhanger. I haven't read the series since 2015 but I just started one as some easy to read, hopefully fun, palate cleanser and I got really emotional again about Alec.

[@JEAnderson1114]

Hello Emily. Just wanted to ask if you’d possibly do a review of a book called Apollyon, The Chosen.

[@michellewilson6210]

You are the first person I've seen that agrees with my opinion of Red Rising. It's even been made into a board game and the gaming people are so obsessed with it.

[@nic4666]

Fantastic video, thank you 🥳🩷

[@professordekarios]

ok fine i'll read flowers for algernon

[@julijaam]

I just saw a book called The Full Moon Coffee Shop and it's about a coffee shop run by talking cats! Perfect for you

[@sarahmuller9482]

It's pretty good too! Very much in the vein of Before the Coffee Goes Cold.

[@seanoconnor2865]

Great video!

[@lef0503]

Omg I read A Monster Calls on a plane and bawled my eyes out in front of like 200 strangers 🤣 like, sobbing crying. And I am not a crier! So good!

[@justinefaith4303]

City of Bones is definitely YA and it takes until book 3 to deal with that plot twist. It is proven false though. I liked it when I read it at age 13, but it is a bit cringe going back.

[@nveletkoslin33771]

2016 is MY year for media idk why

[@Carolina-rd3gh]

I recently read Flowers for Algernon and I was a bit taken aback with the amount of unpleasant commentary on women and too many weird interactions with the opposite sex that I didn’t feel were justified by the diagnosis of the character. I am not sure if the translation had anything to do with it. It was good, but not great book.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

See, that’s my only thing about recommending books I’ve read years ago. I’m not sure how I would feel about them now because I wasn’t as critical. I’m looking forward to reading it and seeing if my opinion changes!

[@llaiyaz]

I read it like 20 years ago and loved it. I reread it this year and yeah... I just really did not enjoy the relationships and commentary on women.

[@jennawar13]

Ooh I think you should watch You!

[@thelordshipcompaniesinc.5343]

nice review

[@xmilax96]

omg... have i... been watching you for that many years?? wow

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Isn’t it crazy? ❤️

[@xmilax96]

@@BookswithEmilyFox it's really weird to see so many books mentioned that i still remember you talking about... like damn was it that long ago?? This is why i like tracking my reading lol

[@SamIsWatchingU]

Thank God! An Emily Fox video when my mental health needs it the most 😂❤

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

❤

[@abbywonder3825]

I attempted to read Red Rising this year and DNFd it. It was so boring and 100% YA.

[@omgblondebuddy]

What lipstick are you wearing?

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Maybelline lip pencil in lead the way

[@SixthSenseSynesthete]

All of these books are a blast from the past! Oof 😂

[@SuperStrangSshadow]

You should see Six Feet Under of you haven't. A character dies in almost every start of an episode.

[@samanthalodge2316]

I taught Flowers for Algernon to 8th graders and there’s an edited version that’s more watered down! 😂

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

You cruel cruel woman! (How watered down are we talking? 🧐)

[@samanthalodge2316]

@@BookswithEmilyFox from what I remember, it took out anything in regards to sex, but that was about it! It was in an old textbook in the USA if that helps explain the censorship lol

[@zachreads]

I read the watered down version in school and it did ruin it for me, it cuts out a lot which ruins the emotional impact of the full version :(

[@zachreads]

You were 1,000% too nice to Ready Player One, 2024 Emily would yeet it into the sun.

[@myfirstnovel]

Called it about #1, you’ve talked about it often since, so no merit on my part tbh

[@dianagonzalez8992]

A couple of this i read bc of your recommendation🥹

[@pamelastephens73]

I’m super excited for this video. I asked for it in your last one (obviously you had to have already filmed), but I feel like this was a special fulfillment of my request. 😆🩷

[@readingwarlock]

Flowers for Algernon is that book that my mind keeps returning to when I think of the importance of kindness-of treating those whose story you don’t know. It changes one’s perspective. Isn’t that kind of life-changing? 🥹 I also cried reading this!