my favorite books of 2020

oh boy oh boy it's that time of year! today i'm sharing my favorite reads of 2020! LET'S GO!
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[@marthemakes8000]

"We're not here to talk about my fanfic habits today?" WHY NOT, IT IS THE CONTENT THAT WE NEED!!

[@snakeplissken1752]

Haha I was about to comment this!

[@biagoncalves99]

demanding a video of kat's fanfic reading habits complete with favorite tropes

[@Katytastic]

oh man I HAVE MANY HABITS AND OPINIONS lemme see if i can organize my incoherent ranting into something resembling a proper video XD

[@user-cl6jp5vj1g]

@@Katytastic YES DO IT BFF

[@jananiananthanarayanan4794]

@@Katytastic I AM QUAKING IN MY BOOTS I WANNA SEE IT ALL

[@ttpdsecretary]

WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TWO KAT VIDEOS WITHIN THE SPAN OF A WEEK-ISH

[@Katytastic]

i'm tryin to upload every saturday! let's see how long this lasts XD

[@mollan4757]

@@Katytastic yay! Well then we'll enjoy this for as long it lasts xd

[@lifewithcita]

Kat obsessing over Haikyu is something I never knew I needed

[@Katytastic]

it's SO! GOOD! XD

[@sercemwksiazkach3446]

Lmaooo I really felt that when you said that if you count manga and fanfics you had a great reading year, that’s so relatable

[@dannydewispelare]

The House in the Cerulean Sea was my favorite book last year. The way I’ve never felt so connected to a main character like Linus was so eye opening and the way I want a love like the one in this book. Also, the kids were so cute and Chauncey was just so adorable!!! 🥺🥺

[@Katytastic]

it really was such a wonderful book!!

[@kaylinpaiges]

two videos from kat already in 2021?* *is shook** maybe kat gracing us with her presence will save the year...fingers crossed 🤞 we missed you miss o'Keefe

[@dharanitha23]

This is so relatable, I can't even. I literally formatted and printed a pretty floral hardcover OF FANFICTION during quarantine last year via nook press (I uploaded snippet of it if anyone's curious). Honestly, more of us should be doing this. Some of the best writing I read the whole year was fanfiction on ao3 lol.

[@maewalker]

YESS HOWL MOVING CASTLE!!! I legit reread it twice in 2020. I actaully made a whole video chatting about the way the book and movie complement each other, they're both just so beautiful.

[@rabnerd28]

If you need an alternate for goodreads, thestorygraph is pretty good. And it lets you export everything from your goodreads to there.

[@gamer46ful]

Kate: I only read like 40 books this year. *checks my Goodreads* Me: I only read like 9 books...

[@devonmunn5728]

I read 261 (i read comics as well)

[@amberdermul3306]

I also only read 10 and it's okay :)

[@amberamerson9019]

Quality, not quantity.

[@sumitrapatnaik9733]

I am so excited for this one, I kind of missed your videos last year. Hoping to see more of your videos this year. 👉👈😢❤

[@thewritebooks]

I'm always so happy to see a video from you! There were a lot of books on here that I haven't read that now I'll have to track down and read!

[@maelle.c.]

the fact that haikyuu is here and in first position makes me SO HAPPY but also i can't imagine reading it without it completely taking over one's life it's just THAT good

[@UnicornHunterbooks]

Yeah, Howl's Moving Castle is really interesting in that there are some huge differences that got left out of the movie and changed the vibe a lot.

[@annaj323]

OH HAIKYU!! i got into the anime during the second half of this year, watching it twice back to back. now i'm collecting all the mangas so i can read them, while trying to restrain myself from watching the whole anime again. i love everything about haikyuu soo much it makes me happy to see it caused a very bright spot in 2020 for you as well! Edit: i also would literally be so happy to watch literally any kind of haikyuu analysis from you akdjasjk

[@gracehopps6267]

kat, you'd probably like all for the game. it's basically sports manga, but it's novels about a fictional sport and the runaway son of a mob boss who stops running so he can play it even though it means he's probably signing his death warrant

[@capuletbooks4685]

SUCH AMANZING STORIESSSS !!! thank you for the book recs! i wish you a lovely year full of great stories and good things in life! kisses! 🌈

[@storieswithjess749]

I hope you’re doing okay, Kat❤️ having these two videos from you has been wonderful! Take care and stay safe💫

[@sercemwksiazkach3446]

Omg I loved your description of Murderbot Diaries series you convinced me to read it!

[@aniherondale9091]

Omg Kat is back HOW MUCH I'VE MISSED YOU💕

[@nikolettapr]

Soooo convinced for house in the cerulean sea and kamisama kiss!!! Thanks for this list, love that you include all genres!!!! Wishing you all the blessings for the new year 💝💝

[@sammasucci7261]

Your videos always make my day

[@mactaylor7]

I’m really glad you enjoyed Haikyuu so much!! It’s one of my favorite manga and stories in general, so I’m always excited to see others talk about it (the final arc killed me too haha) ❤️ great list Kat!!

[@sunshineramen]

I get so excited when you recommend your favorite books! I always end up loving what you suggest. I’m so happy part of your 2020 was consumed by Haikyu!!! Same for me. I love it so much 🥺

[@AndAubreyWasHerName]

My boyfriend just bought me The House in the Cerulean Sea!!! I’m so excited to read it. 😄

[@rubystevenson1606]

Oh Kat, how I've missed your videos! You're a joy to watch and I can't wait to see more content :)

[@Sambookish]

I could write a whole essay about Oikawas character lmao

[@dearshortsss]

I love Haikyuu too. It’s super easy to love ALL the characters not just from karasuno but from the other teams as well. 💜

[@nikki9808]

Kamisama Kiss is one of my favorite series ever! though admittedly, I only got about halfway through the manga before I got pulled away from reading :( so my goal this year is to read the whole series because it was sooooo cute and so good! idk if you’ve read Yona of the Dawn but that was one of my fave reads this year that gave me a similar feeling at least in how I absolutely could NOT put it down (though it’s still ongoing) and about Howl’s Moving Castle, I remember seeing on tumblr someone saying that the movie is how Howl experienced the events, and the book is how Sophie experienced them, and I’ve been losing it since

[@oneinchprincessvlog3173]

THANK YOU! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who spent 2020 binging fanfiction! Also, Diana Wynne Jones is my FAVORITE author of all time; you should definitely read Dark Lord of Derkholm XD

[@puppypoodle123]

I’m book shopping and NEEDED this list from you, my most trusted source. TY! Been watching for years, your content and thoughts always make me happy. Hope you feel comfortable being back, we missed you! (Esp over at katyvlogs...lol)

[@Katytastic]

ahh thank you!! i hope you found some good recs from this vid!

[@kimawhitehawkjordan7714]

Kat has read more books in 2020 then I ever did, while i sat in my room all day sad and bored

[@DylanCNowak]

I demand a video of your top favourite fanfics of all time. IT. IS. NEEDED.

[@thebookprincess3533]

I LOVE GETTING NOTIFICATIONS FOR YOUR VIDEOS

[@Juli6SS]

Kat: I've read so much fanfiction. Also Kat: number one "book of the year" is Haikyu manga series. Me: So about that fanfiction, Kat....😏😏😏😏

[@Katytastic]

NO COMMENT

[@comadustfire4795]

God! I've only read wayward Children #1 and I need to get the whole series. That book made me cry such feels

[@amycatherinereads1204]

I've added the Murderbot series to my TBR list... It sounds so interesting, definitely going to give it a go!

[@sofiathiel7053]

I read Howls Moving Castle this year too and it's on my favourites list as well! And I started watching Kamisama Kiss on your recommendation recently and loving it :)

[@unfortuNate99]

When I tell y’all I was so happy to see Kat uploaded a video 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@tamarishabasu2033]

I read soooo many fanfics too! And they were so long that my tbr pile was glaring at me like these books have less word count.

[@NikkiCLurvesJB]

U are the most beautiful person in the world ur content has always lifted me up💖

[@Katytastic]

you are very sweet thank you!!

[@aephiinguyen]

Glad to have you back Kat!!!

[@Katytastic]

thank you! it's good to be back :)

[@EpicReads]

Great list! Chain of Gold is oh so good! ♥♥

[@rchlfth_reads]

will I enjoy it even if I have not rrad any from the previous books?

[@catherineclark3935]

you will miss a lot of great easter eggs and cameos! A lot!!!

[@sumitrapatnaik9733]

@@rchlfth_reads It's a spinoff of a previous series, so I would suggest starting with the infernal devices(there are three books) then the chain of gold as we follow the next generation from the previous series.

[@jocelyng.6597]

OMG, I'm so happy Haikyuu!! Is on this list, I'm glad you loved it ♡

[@sunflower-ix7yl]

I love how the first author you mentioned recommended the second author you talked about lol

[@alexandraroselyn]

OMG!! I'm so glad you loved The House in the Cerulean Sea!!! It was so precious!!

[@Katytastic]

it was SO SWEET AND CUTE!! i just know i'm gonna be re-reading it when i need a comforting book

[@bookshelfmonaluffy]

2020 was also MY HAIKYUU YEAR AND I HAVE NOT REGRETS, in fact I think Haikyuu save me the last year, I LOVE ALL THE CHARACTERS SO MUCH!

[@thepokepoet9482]

I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE BACK!!🤩😊💜💙💙💜

[@Katytastic]

[@TheBayblade2]

Good to have you back!

[@Katytastic]

[@michaelkoech3365]

Muh Queen you're back!

[@iambutpaper1172]

me holding up a pile of volleyball player boys close to my heart: hahhahaha so haikyuu right?

[@mandiconnell3311]

Ooooh I’m so glad you read the Howl’s Moving Castle book! It’s one of my absolute favorites 😊 I even named my idiot cat Howl haha

[@jananiananthanarayanan4794]

KAT I SWEAR TO FUCKING GOD I AM CRYING BLOOD TEARS WHEN HAIKYUU WAS YOUR TOP #1 FAVOURITE THIS YEAR... IM FCKING OKAY... 2020 HAS BEEN FORGIVEN.. IM CRYING... PLEASE MAKE HAIKYUU VIDEOS!!! ID WATCH THEM THRICE EVERYDAY 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 IM SO HAPPY SO SO HAPPY

[@Katytastic]

hahaha

[@LaHormiguitaLectora]

ANOTHER VIDEO FROM KAT SO SOON? I feel like 2021is starting great! (*ignoring the whole capitol thingy)

[@taylorharrison6607]

i’ve gotten 2 kat videos this year, what a great start

[@bookdragon4622]

Is there any way you could make a video about what fanfics you read? I love finding new good ones.

[@Marie45610]

An anime, that I love that doesn't have an ending that I want to read the Manga for is Yona of the Dawn. It's also around a 25 volume series, and I don't know if it's completed yet. But I need it in my life because I need to know how everything plays out.

[@Kissmyasthma16]

Murderbot!!! So good omg.

[@PhysiqueQuantique]

volleyball-as-magic-system is seriously big-brain stuff. Amazing. I've only watched the first couple of seasons of Haikyuu and I think I need to read the manga

[@thatbluerose1]

I also binged Kamisama Kiss and read Howl's Moving Castle this past year! So funny!

[@booktothebecky]

lmao I had the same journey with Haikyu! I started the anime with like zero expectations and was like I'm not into sports, this probably won't be for me. Now I'm completely obsessed and feel so emotional about these volleyball boys uggghhh! I need to check out the manga. Also, if you haven't checked out Koroku's Basketball, I'd recommend it! It has similar vibes to Haikyu!

[@niv20]

also read the haikyuu manga in 2020, fully agree that the storytelling, characters and volleyball games are phenomenal !!(and the final arc is a sudden switch up😭)

[@Katytastic]

god the final arc...... so much changed so quickly i was OVERWHELMED i did not know how to process but once i got used to the new situation i loooooved it the ending was beautiful i cried

[@mixedmargins8884]

I JUST found the Haikyu! anime and flew through the first season last week. I'm in love and am definitely planning to pick up the manga soon 😄

[@mixedmargins8884]

PS Please yes do a whole video dedicated to name analysis

[@karendanderfer3352]

Haikyuu! is a blessing... My favourtie characters are Oikawa, Kageyama and Tsukishima, I love my volleyball children so much

[@butzichen]

I really wish I could include fanfiction in my goodreadschallenge, like hello I'm reading here

[@morganjones2744]

Great vid! A lot of manga reading for sure. I haven't read manga. I haven't finished watching either of those anime shows. BUT I did just finish watching The Legend of Korra, and last year started reading right before 2021, Avatar the last Airbender: The Promise part one and two. (Not anime, but close enough).

[@kayaj5693]

OH MY GOSH I just binged all four seasons of the Haikyu! anime and now I want to read the manga while I wait for season 5 but you scared me with your comments about the final arc LOL.

[@Katytastic]

lol it's not bad i swear! it was just........ surprising lol

[@kairanelle1380]

"Saves him from a dog so he offers her a place to live" Sorry, that just made me smile

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Ooo yes the opposite of always is great!

[@AbiSaad]

YAS I was waiting for this video, I was so curious 😱

[@Katytastic]

ahaha i don't think anything in this vid is too surprising but i still hope you enjoyed! :)

[@mariumsworld5485]

Chain of gold was got to be in the favourite book list!!!!!😁

[@Monkeyzforever]

Kat starts the video talking about how much she loves a series about portal fantasies and then later on references a plot twist in Howl's Moving Castle... I wonder what that twist could be? ;) (I looooooved that twist so much partly because of a personal connection to it - describing this without saying it outright is hard) Highly recommend The Dark Lord of Derkholm for any Diana Wynne Jones fans! It's so good :D

[@StudioLindsay]

Howl’s Moving Castle! 💕 I love the book more than the movie too, but both are great!

[@mackenziebrynnrap]

AH HELLO LOVELY HUMAN! It's good to see your face and hear your voice again! I know 2020 wasn't easy for anyone, and I can only imagine how difficult it was trying to slog your way through all the things and manage your time/be productive when it was just essentially impossible to be a functional human (lol my ADHD @$$ can relate A LOT!). But YAY for this lovely video, it was wonderful and I'm glad you had such a great reading year! (And may I once again say how much I appreciate you talking about fanfic and how much you've gotten into it cuz it just means heckuva lot to me and when people sh!t on it I get !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Sending you so much love, hugs if you want them, and so many good vibes for a successful wonderful fulfilling 2021!!!!!

[@catherinethepirate4619]

Do a whole video about your thoughts on Haikyuu !! I’d love to know everything you have to say about it😁👍🏼

[@JamesLawner]

I only read comics last year, and the only novel I read, which was for school, was The House on Mango Street.

[@theimperfectscrapper5313]

Have you read Princess Jellyfish (manga). It’s fantastic.

[@leilajaafari8436]

Gah I loved chain of gold. Did u read the lost book of white? The second book of the magnus and Alec series?

[@mariachirica4377]

omg i guessed kat's favourite thing that she read this year 😂

[@Katytastic]

lol good job XD

[@medusa861]

Omg I totally loved the Kamisama kiss anime and I was looking forward to read the manga as well. Where did you start off from with the manga though?

[@Katytastic]

i actually read the full manga! the anime is a pretty faithful adaptation so you could probably just start with later volumes if you want, but a few storylines are different and it was interesting to see the changes!

[@apjec]

yes please on a fanfic pics video!

[@ChelseaZhao]

We definitely count manga! I wish we could count fanfic too! (It’s so hard to track. Do we try to track by word count?! 😂) Chain of Gold! ♥️ I started The Murderbot Diaries in 2020 and loved the first one!

[@UnderTheNothing]

Made the mistake of watching this video with my girlfriend who has been trying to make me read/watch haikyu since forever. She knows your book recs are often my fave/go-tos. She has weaponized this knowledge against me now. Also if you like Diana Wynne Jones she has another series called the chronicles of crestomanci and I think you'd really like it. It's a parallel worlds thing v good v good.

[@darklivingroom]

I love TJ Klune! I would also recommend his Green Creek Series...

[@Katytastic]

i'll have to check that out! i definitely want to read more by him!

[@booksandlifewithlaura2143]

We have three same favorite books 2020: The house in the Cerulean sea, Howl's moving castle and Murderbot series. I recommend you to read Legendborn by Tracy Deonn. I think you will enjoy Legendborn.

[@Katytastic]

nice! and legendborn is definitely on my radar, i've been meaning to check it out!

[@AsheaBlack]

I'm most definitely going to give The House in the Cerulean Sea a try because SO MANY PEOPLE recommended it to me. If you like his style, i think you might want to read his Wolfsong, another of Klune's works, in which the protagonists are gay werewolves!

[@briwanderz]

in one week, 2 videos from Kat, i finally bought a new(er) car, and i actually had a decent experience shopping at walmart today??? i'm scared, mostly by the last one. *watches for incoming meteor*

[@Val-tr6ve]

Kat! If you liked kamisama kiss read or watch inuyasha 💕 it’s so good!!

[@onepageahead7582]

Howl’s Moving Castle sounds and looks great! I’m not sure if I’ve ever heard of it, but I may give it a try. 😊 Is it a middle grade book?

[@Katytastic]

i believe it's classified as a middle grade, but only because it came out in the 1980s before YA existed as a genre! most of the characters are late teens / early twenties!

[@fa3ryg1rl1]

Middle grade/tween, but I can see it fitting into YA.

[@annsproul7849]

Another name for this should be 9 reasons to end the great reading slump of 2020. The Opposite of Always sounds really good.

[@dea8177]

you got a subscribe for the haikyu!!

[@sohro4401]

Haikyuu!! well now we know what fanfiction you've been reading XD

[@whatsthereal2530]

Kamisama kiss...Can we talk about that ending though!!! I was ddyyiiinnggg. I need to talk about it

[@tesscloostermans7109]

Wouldn’t mind a video about those fanfics 😂

[@thups9552]

Best authortuber

[@trismatthews7693]

Heya! The Green Creek Series by TJ Klune is also excellent and I think you’d enjoy it a lot!

[@manolis905]

I love that she’s back I only associate Kat with good things

[@Katytastic]

[@dnc1234ify]

Min Yoongi would be proud, Kate😅

[@madishea3406]

Most of my 2020 reading was fanfiction