my first book haul ever

enjoy watching me stumble through my explanations for all of these books! let me know what you're reading and how i can make these hauls better moving forward!

[@ashleyxnicol]

"Don't worry, I'm not only spending my money on books.. I also bought a Nintendo Switch so" MOOD

[@parisveronica4202]

what’s funny to me is that you and i have such different reading taste that usually i wouldn’t subscribe, but there’s something about your personality and the way you explain/discuss books that’s not only made me subscribe but has also made me want to pick up books i usually would’ve never even thought about. i seriously appreciate your videos so much.

[@lexreads2846]

100% agree!

[@eleonoraromano778]

SAME HERE!

[@champagneproblemz7386]

SAMEEEEEEEEE!!!?!?!!!!

[@ShivangiBhasin]

Same! I never had anything against Stephen King but I’m consciously seeking his stuff out because of how much Noelle loves him. It’s so great to find people like her who aren’t snobby about their lit degree and don’t look down on writers who are mainstream and entertaining. Like, what’s wrong with a writer being beloved by millions? What is this romanticisation of great art being an acquired taste by a small, exclusive group of elites? What a waste of an education if this is the worldview one arrives at!

[@meganosborne4776]

Am I the only one who has a book to read but am watching her for more book recomendations insted of reading the book you are already reading.

[@rachelallison5856]

The secret history is not nearly as heavy as the Goldfinch in my opinion I needed like a month to recover from the Goldfinch. The Secret History was an instant fav

[@torieodain]

A Little Life is the greatest book I’ve ever read. I recommend it highly.

[@Amelia-fu8dr]

ive heard so many good things about this book that I've just ordered it! super excited to read it for myself🙌

[@madelainerowley8854]

Amelia Martell it’s going to hurt you so badly but it’s very much worth it

[@joshuaroger8364]

You should read more

[@planttreesnotalices7261]

i’m reading it at the moment and i love it so far

[@champagneproblemz7386]

@@joshuaroger8364 ooooooohhhhhh burrnnnnnnn 😂😶😜

[@eronika9]

Giirll i found your channel yesterday and i'm already in love with you and your videos

[@NoelleGallagher]

Ece Öztürk thank you!!!

[@halliehurst4847]

“It was like constant pain and anxiety in the Goldfinch” and then you pick up A Little Life next! Oh boy, The Secret History is not the book you should be worried about. I actually reread A Little Life in isolation and that was a mistake. Waiting a little while to read is definitely a good idea!

[@witchf4ce310]

The Secret History is my favorite book of all time! It’s so dark and tragic and messed up and atmospheric and I would honestly die for it.

[@LilyKing03]

I'm reading it right now! I'm loving it so far

[@krystamedved6782]

There are so many books that I decided I didn’t want to read and then you describe them and they instantly get added to my TBR pile. It cracks my husband up.

[@Jane4077]

I would highly recommend 'crime and punishment ' by Dostoyevsky for a Russian classic. I thought it would be really heavy going but it wasn't and i really enjoyed it. I loved Wives And Daughters,now rereading North and South.

[@NoelleGallagher]

Jane okay awesome! I’ve been interested in crime and punishment!

[@bbblueblun]

I loved Crime and Punishment once I finally started it 🙃

[@HappilyBookish]

This video reminded me of how much I miss going to my local used book store during this time! Loved the video!! 😊📚

[@NoelleGallagher]

Elisabeth Grace yes!!! I do too!!!

[@SalvatoreSalix]

A Little Life is my second favorite book (first is Call Me By Your Name), and I can honestly tell you it will crush every single part of you. I cried so hard reading that book, I was practically screaming in pain. Also The Secret History is good and has that illustrious Tartt pretentious energy, but it is also a little draining because there’s some problematic and potentially triggering dialogue. Overall I thought it was very well-written and well-researched.

[@alizaa7550]

Can we be friends everything u said was just 💯

[@adele2441]

The Secret History is my favourite book ever!!! It is definitely heavy, it gets very philosophical at some points. But it's sooo worth it

[@leilaaberdein7603]

I loved the secret history, the writing is so beautiful and it's all very pretentious and has twists and I love the dynamics between them. Aaah it's so good, wasnt heavy for me to read (lol I still kindve liked the characters when they did the thing to bunny)

[@analeasejac4703]

I loooove book hauls. Get that secondhand excitement for more books to read. Just finished the first fifteen lives of Harry August which I really enjoyed. Now reading the ballad of songbirds and snakes with 4 books in my amazon basket that I'm trying not to buy because of the stack to my left staring at me.

[@analeasejac4703]

Update: I bought all books including misery and call me by your name 😅

[@hollyc4624]

The Secret History is her best! I don’t remember it having the same drain as The Goldfinch.

[@criselda.]

I can't wait to hear your reviews on the books you've finished.. a few of those in your haul are also in my TBR. I hope they're good!

[@catherineguffey7534]

A Little Life is my favorite book. It’s amazing and incredibly difficult to read but so beautifully written! I hope you enjoy it when you get around to reading it. Just discovered your channel and I love it!!! Have a great day! ❤️

[@NoelleGallagher]

Catherine Guffey ahhh okay!! A few people have told me it’s their favorite and now I think I might have to power through ASAP! Hope you have a great day too! 💛

[@mihaelaanton9707]

The Secret History is amazing! If you like beautiful writing, nothing could top it - you should definitely prioritize it!

[@mariecrugnale3919]

AHH I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW EXCITED I WAS WHEN I HEARD “André Aciman is my favorite author”!!! I absolutely eat UP his writing and love love love his books.

[@annamonroe5312]

Have you ever tried thrift books online? I just made my first order and I’m excited to receive it. It was free shipping over $10 which I was happy to purchase more then that. All inventory is based off what people give them just like a used book store. I noticed some books are still more expensive then they would be on amazon but I got some Stephen King books in “acceptable” condition for less then $4... can’t wait!

[@Hostileminds]

Yes ThriftBooks! And if you purchase enough, you can get a free book as well

[@kazimierzduzyimaly]

omg you and orange,,, just wow seriously wow

[@tomasfish4422]

The Secret History is AMAZING. I've read it twice and could happily pick it up again, despite its size. I can't recommend enough!

[@TheJarheadwife]

I just read A Little Life and it may very well end up being my favorite read of the year. I know it’s a big book but I read it in one week. It’s that good! There is a lot of abuse in the story so be prepared but oh my goodness I couldn’t not put it down.

[@Studio.Faithie]

This may sound so weird but i love your voice!!! And i found your channel not long ago and am loving it! Keep doing you!!

[@MariaElisa298]

girllllllllll i’ll be WAITING on the day you read a little life!!!! it’s such a special book 🤍✨ found your channel today and i’m binge watching all your videos! keep up with the great work 👍🏻🥰

[@xanderghallagher1002]

A little life wrecked me and I loved every second of it

[@micahlawrence8684]

Sending HYPE for The Secret History! So so so good - not as heavy and gutting as The Goldfinch. A Little Life on the other way...very good...very emotionally draining.

[@ameliehannah6953]

A Little Life is my favorite book ever and i highly recommend the audio book as well it’s amazing

[@champagneproblemz7386]

Amelie Hannah surprise !!! She didn’t exactly love it 😕

[@ameliehannah6953]

manu chitre i saw the video but honestly i was really happy about her reaction

[@champagneproblemz7386]

@@ameliehannah6953 SAME!!!!!!!

[@Hamgrazer]

I read A Little Life in January, it was exceptional. Yes, it is heavy but it is also beautiful and the relationships we're beautiful and gave more joy that the horrors of the book.

[@graphic-no_avail534]

I tend to avoid movie/television covers for books and Amazon finds delight in sending them to me 😅.

[@zaira6312]

idk why but you have a distinctly 80s vibe and i love it

[@caitlinjohnson7161]

my high school world history teacher recommended me The Master and Margarita like 5 years ago and i only got around to reading it bc of quarantine and !! it was such a good book, it truly takes you away to a different world

[@montserratgomez1386]

Just saw the newest haul and wow I feel like a proud mom 😆😆❤️

[@YoSamiYo]

A little life is the best book I’ve ever read and I’m doing a reread every year! Also loved secret history!

[@gabbyv.809]

I’ve just discovered your channel and I have no choice but to stan! Love your variety of reading choices

[@rrenatabp]

Master and Margarita is one of my favourites!! Also, I didn't find the secret history as draining as the goldfinch but it does go to some...heavy places.

[@augbrad]

Yay Master and Margarita! Behemoth (the cat) is my fav lil demon :-) I hope that you will love it! I think it would be a good pairing with Don Quixote, as they are both incredibly comical, while at the same time presenting history, mental illness, etc in a realistic and beautiful manner. Great video!!!! 💕💕💕💕 (Also isn't that cat cover just the absolute best? And it's with a good translation! God I love Behemoth).

[@NoelleGallagher]

August Braddock ILYSM!! Thank you for the suggestions and for always watching my videos immediately!!! 😭💛

[@PriscilaSilva-ko4yx]

totally agree with you on the cover coming wrong , like i specifically buy a more expensive book because of the cover and it comes completely wrong . Is it so much to ask to get what i paid for? i guess it is ...

[@rachelrice9266]

The Secret History is amaaaaaazing! One of my most favourite books ever!

[@abh1ta]

your makeup is always slaying

[@gestreifterregen5809]

Just wanted to say that I found your channel a few years ago, and now your videos became one of my favorites :)

[@NoelleGallagher]

Gestreifter Regen this is so sweet thank you!!

[@giselaperez6746]

Amazing book haul! 📚📚📚❤️❤️❤️I added some titles to my huge wish list🤗Love you hair color and goes well with your eye shadow color 👌

[@Leomyylime]

your eye make up is fire, literally and metaphorically!! I loved Ready Player One, I devoured it one day, so long ago but so good.

[@TheBookishMom]

I have yet to read the Secret History. I need to finally pick it up, it seems like a really cool premise and I know so many people love it.

[@karins6937]

Don’t worry, The Secret History is very different from The Goldfinch! I loveee Donna Tartt and her writing and TGF is my emotional support book BUT even I must admit that The Secret History is the more superior book. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! OH btw, A Little Life is way more emotionally draining than The Goldfinch. Every page is super painful.

[@eagann92]

Interesting. Most people I’ve talked to seem to say The Goldfinch is superior to The Secret History (I’ve only read TSH).

[@books_with_m]

Yes ! Michael C. Hall narrating Pet Semetary was probably one of the main reasons I loved this book 😂

[@tayjones6120]

I read The Secret History a few years ago and loved it! So much so that I started reading The Goldfinch, which I did not enjoy lol.

[@luciataylor8068]

The secret history is my all time favourite book!!!!! REAAAAADDDD ITTTTTTTTT

[@spacecadet6453]

LOVE The Secret History. READ READ READ. The characters are so beautiful and complicated and the plot is is AMAZING. I was gripped

[@aprilparra3423]

The Secret History is amazing. You will love it! I read it this year and it had been on my shelf FOR YEARS. It’s a classic for a reason.

[@AikiraBeats]

Really enjoyed the book haul. I am currently reading Cameron post and it's pretty good I made the mistake of watching the movie before reading the book, but so far I say they are both equally talented in giving the information in tow different mediums

[@talentedreads]

I'm so happy you're going to do the Audio with Michael C Hall - he gets really into it and it's fantastic. And yay for Ready Player One! You've got some good books in your haul!

[@christinagray1451]

You are so lucky to have a mom that loves books as much as you do. My parents and even husband doesn't read. And I have no friends that read either so I am alone lol. I even have to buy all of my books because no one ever gifts me books. 📚

[@caj3420]

the secret history is my favourite book. it’s the only donna tartt novel i actually really truly loved! i didn’t like the goldfinch nearly as much; i got a book hangover so bad from tsh that i didn’t read another book for months after because i couldn’t get over it

[@sebalex335]

Pet Sematary narrated by Michael C. Hall. Wow! I am a huge fan of Dexter. Thanks so much for that information. I also love the fact that you read classics. And you're so funny!

[@caleidoscopica1605]

omggg just seen the video! I am so happy you bought Don Quijote! I am from Spain and it is one of the mandatory reads in school and I LOVEDDDDD IT

[@kinnimomo69]

“The secret history” was a 5 good stars for me. Read it in French “Le maître des illusions”. I started “the goldfinch” couldn’t finish it. The start is dreadfully long. :)

[@marianna7973]

idk what maitre means but in italian it's called "dio d'illusioni" which means god of illusions and i've always thought it was kind of a weird title compared to the original but it's cool to see it's similar in french :)

[@sallynutus8011]

Found your channel 20 mins ago and you're already my fav booktuber

[@rachaelreid]

Loved this video! I always enjoy hearing your book reviews so this was something fun and different! I also just purchased Watching You and am reading after I finish The Silent Patient. Thank you!

[@teenagewritergirl]

I love ready player one I listened to it on audiobook! It was Will Wheaton narrating it and I think that made me love it more

[@girlwithcurls24x]

I am SO excited you are going to read the master and margarita!! it is one of my favourite books and I've never watched someone on booktube who's mentioned reading it. it's such a strange little book - it can be a little difficult to follow at first but then you see how the chaos forms a larger story. I remember it made me laugh out loud at points, and I also remember a few instances of imagery that reminded me of Harry Potter! I look forward to hearing your thoughts :)

[@car5522]

The secret history is lovely. Utterly lovely. And I am that odd ass that loved Henry and adored Francis. But yeah. Also I recently reread the last chapter of the Goldfinch and cried, for no reason whatsoever.

[@nicolecooper749]

I often find myself rereading the last chapter of The Goldfinch and it makes me tear up every time

[@maddylou397]

I agree about the book editions on Amazon. I always try to be very careful, checking the ISBN number etc, but they seem to try to make it very difficult to find out any details...

[@nicolebarnes8422]

the secret history is amazing!!!!!!! and if you end up loving it, I'd really recommend If We Were Villains by M.L.Rio! In my opinion, if we were villains is much better but both are truly amazing

[@patpatontheback]

Seeing you pull out Don Quixote shot me back to 11th grade Spanish class 🥴 It was all fun and games until everyone would turn to ask what the big words meant in Spanish... like dude I don’t know my vocabulary peaked in like elementary school

[@jillc2700]

I’ve read don quixote and it was great! But I also dnf’d Ready Player One halfway through. And you have many books on this list I would be scared to read. :-) although “master and margarita” sounds intriguing to me and my online library has it, so I may check it out some time. thanks for sharing your book haul! My Switch and books (so many books. I read 33 books in May alone) have helped save my sanity. I think.

[@cecilygriffis6508]

Don Quijote is so special to me! And if you want some more fun, you can watch the musical Man of La Mancha afterward. It's based on Don Quijote and it's beautiful and wonderful and my favorite musical of all time ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@spookygeek9459]

Yes I get books from the car boot and charity shops I listen on my phone saving up for a kindle but I’m getting back into my books once I found out I could listen to them on the kindle thank you for sharing I’ll check some of them out take care 📚📚📚📚📚

[@beccil689]

I love Andre Aciman too!! Unfortunately I really disliked A Little Life. I'll not say why incasd of spoilers but would love to hear your opinion!

[@kristinaisakovic1026]

If you never read a Russian classic you need to read Crime and punishment. We read a lot of Russian classics in school but that one was one of my favourites 😁

[@PrettyLittleBibliophile]

I discovered your channel just a couple of days ago and I want to say that I absolutely love your content. Please keep making them! Also, I am currently reading THE SECRET HISTORY and I really am liking it.

[@myra_reads]

Am I the only one who is obsessed with her nails??

[@rachelf.8383]

im so late but i also took a super long time to start a secret history and it is SO GOOD one of my favorites i was worried about it being a lot to handle but it just reels you in and WOW so good

[@leighwerner518]

I recently purchased some V.C. Andrews books. I have made a goal to read all of her books.

[@TheNicolePauline]

The Secret History is soooo good! I have liked a lot of the same books you did so I think you will enjoy it!

[@analuizabelloti2765]

the secret history is amazing, the characters are extremely well written and i read it very quickly. you should definitely read it

[@JessBookgirlTV]

Hi Noelle! My name is Jessica and I am a new subscriber here. Currently, I am reading 'Little Fires Everywhere,' by Celeste Ng. So far, very good!

[@AM-kr1pc]

The Secret History gripped me from the first page. What a hook. 😂

[@EmilyLouiseKelly]

Oh and “in the miso soup” by Ryu Murakami... pretty dark

[@lightningbolt478]

Hey! If you’re into sci fi I would recommend checking out Jeff Vandermeer’s Area X series (Annihilation is the first book).

[@lyadmilo]

Master and Margarita is my favourite book of all time. It's so funny and does have social commentary but it's not heavy in a sad way. It's probably the most accessible Russian classic because it's more modern and not as ridiculously long as Tolstoy/Dostoevski etc.

[@dropofhoney333]

I'm exicted to see your review of Eight White Nights. I adore Call Me By My Name and Acimans writing aswell, but only very reluctantly enjoyed Eight White Nights. It's... it takes patience, that's for sure.

[@McLeanAmy]

Subscribed and thumbs up for your first book haul - the first of many, I hope!

[@NoelleGallagher]

Amy McLean - Super Ink Arts thank you!! 💛💛💛

[@scoobydoo_forever]

Your makeup matches pet cemetery!! 🧡

[@isadorakira]

andre aciman books are so good, enigma variations is my favorite

[@siobhanmcardle2515]

i think Mansfield park is the worst one :/

[@Wolfhailstorm]

Looking forward to hearing what you thought about normal people

[@zhyarjasim]

The master and margarita is my fav Russian classic , it's a great story :)

[@silvertokki]

I had to read Don Quixote on my second to last year of highschool (usually everybody does in Spain) and honestly it is a great book. I don’t know how the translation to English is because I read it in Spanish but the first part is the best! Second part was written a few years later and it doesn’t hit the same as ghe first part

[@SnowsLunchbox]

Non book related... but omg I love your eyeshadow what palette do you use?! Also is that your natural hair color? It’s gorgeous!

[@NoelleGallagher]

Anastasia L thank you!! I use the Jaclyn Hill x Morphe palette volume 2!! And no I wish this was my natural red hair 😭 I’m more strawberry blonde

[@atticusspicer9571]

I'm very late watching this video, but! I've read Mansfield Park, and it definitely isn't Austen's best. I thought it was pretty dry compared to her other stuff, and I didn't love all the characters. Overall, it's not a bad book? Just a bad ish Austen

[@mutedspace]

i also hunted down the 1984 version of pet sematary to buy! something about that cover just hits different

[@NoelleGallagher]

TRULY

[@kiarragersbacher1241]

I did too!! Just came in the mail from a used book website. Obsessed!

[@TiffWaffles]

I am trying to force myself to read Don Quixote. My edition is the Oxford World Classics. I am rather picky with my translations, but as I am not fluent in Spanish, I feel that I am not going to mind as much as I do with the French classics. The interesting thing about Don Quixote is how many authors (classic authors included) that have references to this book. Have you read anything regarding King Arthur?

[@bluegirl13579]

A Little Life was beautiful but it was devastatingly depressing.

[@gavinhynes]

Where would you suggest starting with Andre Aciman?

[@fartbug55]

i just found ur channel and I'm so sad i didn't find u earlier :( im subscribed now dont worry

[@its.maxday]

literally the two things I've spent the most money on in lockdown are books and a switch/animal crossing 😂 also The Secret History is fantastic!!!!!! 100% recommend. I didn't find it heavy. Also, I found your channel today and am loving it!!! 👏🏻💗💃

[@NoelleGallagher]

amy megan day YES!! Okay I’ll definitely put the secret history higher on my tbr!! 💛

[@sabsupsub]

fair warning that a little life might kinda sorta WILL destroy you at the end of it HAHAHA love your vids noelle i think ur really cool hope you and your family are staying safe love from singapore!!

[@NoelleGallagher]

Nur Sabrina 💛💛💛 thank you!!!

[@ejreads7638]

i can't WAIT to hear what you think of a little life!