My FAVOURITE Books of 2024 Across Every Genre!

[@BookishDadReads]

I HAVE NO IDEA WHY THE AUDIO MUTES FOR A MINUTE 3 MINUTE IN 😂

[@StephTucker-hc8px]

KZbin decided no spoilers xD

[@BookishDadReads]

@StephTucker-hc8px ohhhhh I wonder 🤔 I always forget about spoilers to be fair 😅

[@luceekelss]

Absolutely love the longer videos ❤😊

[@BookishDadReads]

@@luceekelss this makes me happy because I love making them too. I love to talk and never have enough time on the other platforms haha

[@paperpagespossibilities]

I love listening to your descriptions of these books. I'm excited for Dungeon Crawler Carl, my online group just started a book club and that is the book we are kicking off with in December. Can't wait! I was in a very similar dark place earlier this year as well, I'm glad you have made it out the other side and are sharing your passion for reading. 💗💗

[@angelaluz405]

I love that you split this into genres. I find it interesting to see if it's the same things or different things that will push a book to the most loved spot in different genres. You know, like is what makes a Science fiction book great for a person the same sort for thing that makes a romance great or are the criteria totally different. Anyway, great video.

[@BookishDadReads]

@@angelaluz405 thankyou so much. I never get into reading slumps really and I always put that down to the fact that I can easily change genre because I get joy out of them all at different times ❤️

[@synapedia]

Love this idea of books across genres! I find my recommended are leaning too much fantasy because so many people only recommend that. Excited to check these out and maybe even find a new genre I like!

[@BookishDadReads]

@@synapedia awwww thanks. I like to read all genres because they all interest me. I would love to stick to one genre but I just get bored of the same stuff all the time lol

[@macaullykearney6355]

Something I forgot to mention in my previous comment... not sure if you enjoy listening to audio books but Dungeon Crawler Carl is an absolute must in audio form with Jeff Hayes narrating. It transforms the book in a way you can't imagine. He uploads some snippets of his recording to KZbin if you want an example.

[@craftyhobbit7623]

I revisited some old favourites this year over the summer, but the stand out author's for me (who are new to me) are Marie Brennen and Heather Fawcett.

[@Roadrunner9265]

Your passion for reading shines through, and the fact that you read all genres is great. Reading has been my number one comfort all of my life, thanks for the recommendations, I shall be be checking them out.

[@BookishDadReads]

@@Roadrunner9265 thankyou so much for your kind words ❤️

[@TallulahMorgana]

I also have Ehlers Danlos!! Although it can present differently in different people and isn't just about unstable joints. 💜 Lovely to see a 🦓patient in a book. It is chronically under diagnosed by doctors unfortunately. Hopefully the book raises awareness. There are also associated conditions (comorbidities). It took me 24 years to get diagnosed which is hideous. Doctors need to do more for EDS&Co. Because if you try and treat my body as a doctor, without factoring in EDS &Co, you won't help and you could even make me worse! xx

[@annabekind247]

I borrowed Fourth Wing from the library on your recommendation, it’s not the kind of book I typically read but I thoroughly enjoyed it. As soon as I’d finished it I borrowed the second book in the series, enjoyed that too and because I don’t want to wait on the library getting a copy I’ve preordered the next in the series. Thank you! You have encouraged me to widen my book choices and having just enjoyed Red Rising I’m very glad you did.

[@BookishDadReads]

@@annabekind247 nothing makes me happier than somebody telling me they enjoyed a book I recommended so thankyou ❤️❤️

[@roserose-bd4lp]

I loved Hidden Pictures, currently reading his new book now. Some recs for you in the Fantasy section: Robin Hobb's The Farseer Trilogy, book 1 is The Assassin's Apprentice. I was bereft when I finished the last of her books set in the Farseer world lol Also I used to Only read physical books and ended up with a kindle, once you get a magnetic cover on so you can open and close like a physical book there really is no going back.

[@BookishDadReads]

@@roserose-bd4lp I have the farseer trilogy on my shelf actually but have never read any of Hobbs work yet. I do have a kindle and I read on there at night, I just love holding a book in my hand 😂

[@jaysfarrell]

Give John Marrs a go - short chapters, twists at the end of every chapter. They’re all brilliant but you might like The One, The Family Experiment and The Marriage Act

[@BookishDadReads]

@@jaysfarrell sounds good for me, thankyou ❤️

[@jacquelinedowney3727]

Once upon A Broken Heart series, All the Colors of the Dark, The God of the Woods…thanks for sharing.

[@BookishDadReads]

@@jacquelinedowney3727 I really want to try the once upon a broken heart series

[@debbiethomas2087]

i loved the sword of Kaigen so i thought you might like the grey bastards series by Jonathon French OMG amazing, i dont usually keep books but i am going to keep these and reread.. oustanding. Also the Jade war triology by Fonda Lee another outstanding read!!! also the six of crows duology by Leigh bardugo series and lastly Her majestys coven by Juno Dawson.... oooo and another Trudi Canavan o the Black Magician Triology and the Age of the five gods, seriously Trudi is amazing author totally gets sucked into the world...I do wish you lived nearer Tyrone i could welcome you into my home library of 1680 books and growing!!

[@bmurfin1]

I loved fourth wing to. For me this year though wolf songs been my favourite! I loaned it on the library’s audiobook and made the mistake of listening to it in public. It made me cry so much. The authors written it as I could imagine a wolf talking, the magic systems really clever and the characters despite being wolfs/wiches/other worldly are so relatable.

[@BookishDadReads]

@@bmurfin1 ohhh you have made me want to read that now. I loved house on the cerulean sea by the same author this year

[@ChrisJohnson-pr9jq]

Project hail mary is a good one 👍 may i recommend, Great North Road by Peter f Hamilton. Murder mystery set in a near future Newcastle, sounds odd but it's a very good sci-fi standalone, although quite chunky. 🤘

[@BookishDadReads]

@@ChrisJohnson-pr9jq ohhhh thanks for the recommendation, I will check that one out

[@tanyanaylor-morris9780]

Iv just got dungeon crawler carl on Kindle unlimited. My favourites this year have been one dark window, two twisted crowns and quicksilver x

[@BookishDadReads]

@@tanyanaylor-morris9780 ohhhh I'm going to meet Callie Hart on the 22nd at a private event. I might record it and upload on here. Hope you love dungeon crawler carl x

[@timothybessonette892]

Dungeon Crawler Carl is at the top of my TBR list. I really enjoyed Project Hail Mary. The Martian is another good one by Andy Weir. If you're looking for more Scifi to read these are worth considering: Childhood's End by Arthur C. Clarke, and Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.

[@BookishDadReads]

@@timothybessonette892 thanks a lot for the recommendations, I will definitely check them out

[@StephTucker-hc8px]

"She's a very spoilt and dramatic cat." So, like a normal cat? lol

[@macaullykearney6355]

Read more Dungeon Crawler Carl, it's excellent! If you like Litrpg, you should try He Who Fights With Monsters. The main character is polarising but if you like him it will become an instant favourite!

[@BookishDadReads]

@@macaullykearney6355 I'm gonna buy the second in the series soon. I will definitely check out that other series too, thankyou buddy

[@sophienewman6103]

Have you read the Wayfarer series by Becky Chambers? If not I think you would love it!!

[@BookishDadReads]

@@sophienewman6103 I haven't but I do have a psalm for the wild built on my shelf of hers

[@Brighthairandbooks]

I’ve lent my copy of Project Hail Mary out to friends 4 times now. Deffo top 5 book for me this year. Fourth Wing - Dain is a tosspot

[@BookishDadReads]

@@Brighthairandbooks it's such a fantastic book isn't it ❤️ Dain is an absolute melt 🫠😂

[@lucyharbach4813]

An evil mind by Chris Carter is my favourite of his books

[@BookishDadReads]

@@lucyharbach4813 I'm collecting it today from Waterstones 🎉

[@lucyharbach4813]

@BookishDadReads his writing is different from his normal style, but it's amazing. I hope you enjoy it

[@jessicaabreu5609]

I highly recommend The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune such a beautiful book ❤

[@BookishDadReads]

@@jessicaabreu5609 I read and loved that ❤️

[@jessicaabreu5609]

That's great. I have the next book after that one on my TBR. Also, I loved Fourth Wing and Iron Flame! One of my favourite characters is Violet's friend, Rhiannon 😁. Waiting for the third book when it comes out next year.

[@jacquelinedowney3727]

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[@BookishDadReads]

@@jacquelinedowney3727 Heyyyy. The audio muted for some strange reason 3 minutes in for 50 seconds, sorry 😔