My January TBR | 2017

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[@emilym5870]

Literally everyone I know had a massive reading slump last year and is coming out of it now 😂

[@atticwindow5407]

exactly! I didn't read for a good half of the year!

[@hawie4688]

Emily M sameeeee!!!

[@amydraycott817]

same, I managed to read a total of four books throughout 2016. Demigods and Magicians (crossover book between percy jackson and kane chronicles) what we saw cursed child trials of apollo-the hidden oracle

[@anasalvatore3859]

I'm in reading slump now. Last one lasted for two months and I'm scared. 😭

[@novell3sque]

I got in a huge slump when I started college, and am finally (sort of) getting out of it... The sadness

[@julesm4508]

She is seriously SO GORGEOUS!!

[@abookutopia]

Jules M THANK YOU!!!!

[@julesm4508]

Thanks for responding!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@kellyreadingbooks]

Between Shades of Gray blew my mind you will adore it and be in tears

[@Roseyposey10]

Kelly Martinez Yaas, it's amazing, very powerful and incredibly well-written. I loved it. ❤

[@jessthemess0o]

Kelly Martinez It was so good and powerful! Absolutely loved it!!

[@saphireartist8146]

I'm going to be reading Six of Crows!

[@jessthemess0o]

Saphire 257 You won't be disappointed! Enjoy :)

[@saphireartist8146]

Jessica Roth thank you , I will. But it is a little confusing in the beginning, will it start to make sense? Because I didn't read her first series

[@jessthemess0o]

Saphire 257 I didn't read The Grisha series either so I know exactly what you mean. The parts where they're talking about being in the palace and stuff. But once you get past that and get into the book, you'll start understanding more. I think the beginning is to introduce you to the idea of what the different powers among them can do. I'm honestly not sure. Lol! Just keep reading and you'll get there :)

[@saphireartist8146]

Jessica Roth ok thank you!>

[@zainabkhan9892]

I'm currently reading it !!!

[@FashionablyBookish]

I read Night sophomore year of high school, and I remember crying for hours. Between Shades of Grey is incredible. Another one that made me cry!

[@MissMymooReads]

Ruta Sepetys is such a talented author. I met her twice and did interviews of her, she's also so sweet and loves the BookTube community. If you want to learn more about WW2 you should also read her last novel Salt to the sea, it is heartwrenching and you get to know more about the conflict on the eastern side, between Germany and all the eastern countries and Russia.

[@juliarhapsody]

I just finished Night for my English class. It is fantastic, loved it so much. Everything in it is written so well. BETWEEN SHADES OF GRAY MAN! SO GOOD!

[@pinksuperstar2]

First off you look so pretty. I'm loving the hairstyles. I've started off the year with the Infernal Devices trilogy. Read Clockwork Angel and Clockwork Prince. Currently reading Clockwork Princess. Definitely wanna read The Magnus Bane chronicles since I adore him so much in the show Along with that, definitely wanna read Cinder and Scarlet, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (I was suppose to get this book done last month but I checked out too many books from the library and brought too many home. Hopefully, I can squeeze all those reads

[@abookutopia]

Create&Dream great reads!!! And thank you!

[@issieandliana941]

Create&Dream Oh my goodness!! The Lunar Chronicles (Cinder, Scarlet, Cress and Winter) are amazing! I just finished Winter this morning

[@TKDDLJ09]

I just started the trilogy!!!! :D I'm looking forward to it, considering I didn't like the Mortal instruments :D But since people say its better, im optimistic:D

[@jigeummybear]

Kira Jeppesen It's so much better! I love the group of Shadowhunters in this series. Will Herondale is bae!!! ❤️

[@TKDDLJ09]

Yeah. In an page 200 of the first one and it feels like I just started reading it :)

[@emi6193]

Delayed notification squad where u at?😭

[@Eva-fw8oh]

Emi Daughter of Athena 😂😂😂

[@esterschneiderova2595]

Emi Daughter of Athena 🖐🏻

[@ZarriahRose]

Girl same

[@tiffany2709]

Wiesel's Night is an absolutely phenomenal story. I remember being in tears as I read some of the scenes and imagining his heartbreak. It continues to be one of my most favorite books.

[@Songbirdstar]

Illuminae is becoming a movie! I think Matt Damon is directing it, or its Angela Jolie's ex-husband (I forgot his name)

[@katemarieeee]

Brad Pitt

[@Songbirdstar]

ktlynmariesmith lol thank you!

[@abookutopia]

Miranda Cyr WHATTT! No way! So cool :)

[@eeshitadeepta7289]

Miranda Cyr I was gonna say Brad Pitt but then I remembered 😂😂

[@kirstenpalmer4237]

This uploaded at a perfect time for me! At the same time you've had a reading slump, I've had a horrific writing slump but somehow hearing you talk about all these books inspires me to work on my second draft! Thank you!

[@aniecarestia428]

You are going to absolutely love Between Shades of Gray, it's my favorite novel. It will tear your heart out many times but you'll fall in love with it anyway.

[@katieg9931]

Illuminae was one of the best books I've read in a while. Never a dull moment. You should really enjoy it 😍😍

[@grenbaygrl1]

Between Shades of Grey is such a good book. I would almost argue it's even more important to read because it covers a time in history we often overlook in school. I really hope you like it. Happy 2017 and happy reading!

[@abibliophobe2731]

I was in a year long reading slump in 2015 and then picked up reading again in 2016. So glad the reading slump passed. Good luck getting these books read!

[@MaddieBReads]

I'm not really into sci-fi books but that Illuminae book looks very interesting. My TBR list is as long as ever, mainly cause I have a bunch of books to read for school too, so let's hope I keep motivated during the month and don't get in a slump. Good luck with your reading list though! May the odds be ever in your favour

[@abookutopia]

Maddie B good luck with your TBR list too!!!

[@tara7261]

Oh my god I'm so excited that you're gonna read Between Shades Of Grey!! The movie should be coming out soon and it's one of my favourite books. Beautiful. One of the only books that's made me sob.

[@hnewbrough7202]

Between Shades of Gray will definitely make you cry! I loved it so much!

[@tiffanyhschmidt9637]

Between Shades of Gray is so good I literally just can't.

[@graciewarner7374]

Between shades of grey is seriously one of the best books I've ever read!!! You will love it!

[@sarahf4340]

I just recently read between shades of gray - SO heart-wrenching! I was bawling my eyes out.

[@LOLLolaLps]

the first tbr out of twelve for this year!! im so excited for this year, im so motivated to make myself a better person and follow my new years resolutions.

[@abookutopia]

Josephine Blank whoop!

[@cIaimthestars]

Illuminae is so good, it was my favourite read of 2015 and Gemina was probably my favourite of 2016, cannot WAIT for the third.

[@sandyreadsalot]

I hope you like Illuminae! It's one of my favorites!

[@ShineBrightStars]

Sasha can we just be bffs? :)

[@abookutopia]

ShineBrightStars sure!

[@ShineBrightStars]

omg yay you replied

[@kendal.alanaa]

between shades of gray is so, so good. i cried reading it and i never cry when i read books.

[@CharlieBookFanatic]

The amount of bookshelves, wow.

[@emmatilley3432]

between shades of grey is AMAZING you'll really enjoy it. it's historical fiction but it almost feels like it's set in modern times and you really connect with the characters. I fell in love with it lol

[@karida02]

Night is actually a memoir. It is his story with his father during his time in the concentration camps of Nazi Germany. It is one of my favorite books from that time period.

[@aimeelouise5995]

The cover of Ever the Hunted is beautiful!

[@languagetraveller]

between shades of grey is my favourite book of all times. I've read it, like, million times and each time I reread it, I cry even more than previous time. Mabe I loved this book so much, because this subject is really close to my heart and to history of my country (I live in Lavia and this book is about thing that happened to all Baltic countries). Hope you love it, cause it's an amazing book!

[@milanova5061]

Such a cozy room and your view out the window looks so nice

[@ellieshuert2555]

I read Illuminae recently and I absolutely loved it!!! The story is so addicting and the characters are so lovable and awesome... even the villains

[@hashtagenglishmajor1740]

ever the hunted sounds super cool. honestly i can't believe i haven't heard of it before, everything about it sounds like my jam

[@natalieprice2201]

I love both Illuminae and Between Shades of Gray!!!! Great book choices, you won't be disappointed.

[@patrickkelley2735]

You will enjoy Ever the Hunted. I got an ARC a few months ago and really enjoyed it.

[@corahawk9109]

Between Shades of Gray is amazing! I loved it so much.

[@carolinekelly2898]

Illuminae was so good!!!! I read it last month and LOVED it. The format of the book is so cool and it makes the book read a lot faster.

[@19briannanicole95]

ugh between the shades of gray is one of my favorites!!!

[@emmakate8963]

Between shades of grey is amazing!!! It is really heart wrenching

[@matildekaja9437]

My TBR list for this month! 1. Illuminae (the illuminae files #1) by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman 2. Children of the mind, by Orson Scott Card 3. The girl in the ice, by Robert Bryndza 4. The girl who loved Tom Gordon, by Stephen King.

[@isadorakallina]

I can't believe you read Night! I literally finished reading it yesterday! I really like it! I have never heard any Booktuber talk about it...

[@trianadevaux2368]

Oh my gosh! Illuminae is insane, and so good! It's one of my favorites that i've read in 2016!

[@emospongebob8153]

Ugh, Between Shades of Gray is SO good!

[@KristixlolL]

Okay my TBR's for this months are A Court Of Thorns and Roses, Crossed, Reached, The Last Star, Betrayal and Fantastic beasts and where to find them. I'm almost done with Crossed and I'm about half way through The Last Star!

[@kellytran6932]

I've been in the longest reading slumps yet last year, and still kinda in a reading slump. So I'm watching more bookTubers to help encourage me

[@rabdii9366]

I have never read Night but thank you I will because I'm learning about it in year 9 now

[@krishigaselva266]

BETWEEN SHADES OF GREY IS MY ALL TIME FAV BOOK!!! I read it back in the 6th grade so 4 years ago and it has still stuck with me I loved it so much

[@jennasypolt3109]

Between shades of gray is like my favorite book of all time

[@sophiemallinson5675]

I just ordered Falling Kingdoms, Touch of Power and A Court of Thorns and Roses which I'm so excited to read!

[@Louintotheocean]

between shades of grey is so good I cried my eyes out

[@kazooboi8001]

SINCE YOU'RE IN A HISTORY KICK YOU SHOULD TOTALLYY READ SALT TO THE SEA BY RUTA IT IS AMAZEBALLS

[@lmychocolate]

I'm almost done with it and it's amazing!!

[@lmychocolate]

Have you read between shades of gray? Is it better or similar to salt to the sea in terms of.... greatness?

[@clarastahlbaum5903]

Marina Li I liked between shades of grey a little better than salt to the sea, but they're both great!

[@amydraycott817]

my mum got Salt to the Sea for christmas and she gave it to me (she doesn't re-read books) while I was packing to go back to uni after the holidays (now back at uni). She told me that I would love it because I love history. I thats an understatement considering I'm doing a history degree, haven't started it yet as I have two exams next week.

[@arielbond7281]

So I've been forever obsessed in reading stories, biographies and the like, that relate to the holocaust and the struggles and strength of the people who endured through them. I highly recommend 'Between Shades of Gray"! I hope you enjoy it too. I'm looking forward to reading Night... Thanks for the recommendations.

[@Claire-wy8zd]

Illuminae has been on my TBR every month since I bought it but I still haven't got around to it!!!

[@kennedys255]

Love Ruta Sepyetes! I have all of her novels and have read all three and they are awesome!

[@itsjess97]

I've been in a reading slump for 4 years and finally got out at the beginning of 2016, I still have to catch up on soo many books

[@Mzizzlemcshizzle]

Between shades of grey is absolutely amazing. I really hope you like it!

[@ellieshuert2555]

I really wish there was more Historical Fiction in YA- I love Night, The Book Thief, Salt to the Sea, but I still need to read between shades of grey! Can't wait to hear your thoughts!

[@pageduncan6908]

Illuminae is fantastic! You'll love it. I am reading Gemina now and am loving it as well.

[@hedwards2007]

I don't know if you know, but night is book one of a trilogy. Books 2 and 3 are dawn and day. All super short but FANTASTIC.

[@malisehargrove8971]

night was amazing! everyone should definitely read it.

[@amandasafterword9512]

I LOVED Ever the Hunted!! I finished it in December. I'm uploading my booktalk on it Sunday! I thoroughly enjoyed it! ☺☺ Will definitely be tuning in for the live show.

[@emmabralower2151]

I totally recommend "out of the easy" by Ruta Sepetys! It's so good!!

[@cindypanda6858]

I'm currently reading These Broken Stars... so good.

[@erinmariecece]

Ever the Hunted is EVERYWHERE on Booktube right now! So intriguing!

[@aprilbancroft9705]

Illuminae and between shades of gray are both amazing novels that I read last year!! Highly recommend both!

[@jasichan2428]

So gorgeous:) i never Seen a better booktuber than you :)

[@w9ncb854]

jasi chan Truly...she is

[@jasichan2428]

Yeah

[@jasichan2428]

I am german and i watch her videos anyway

[@brooketummons8564]

First off you make me laugh everytime I watch one of your videos, I love how energetic, passionate, and excited you are! Ever the Hunted sounds really interesting!

[@Paradelightness]

I was also in a big reading slump last year... Maybe it had something to do with the fact that I graduated school and had to find a job for my gap year (which was really hard to find!) or because of all the social stuff and the vacations I went to/on. Anyway, I'm starting this year off with reading the last three books of The Throne of Glass-series and from there on I don't really know where to go... we'll see! I have also mercifully allowed myself to buy a couple of books (In reality it might be a little more than 'a couple of books') while I will be in Germany visiting my family next week. And of course Denmark has an absolutely perfect site, where you can get mostly cheap English books, and I'll be getting a couple of books from there!

[@kayleighturner6918]

Between Shades of Gray is one of the best books I've ever read!!

[@abookutopia]

kayleigh turner so excited to read it!

[@kayleighturner6918]

you will love it!

[@teatimewitht6937]

Sasha, Ruta is phenomenal! When I was in secondary school (i'm in sixth form now), she came to my school in London and signed my copy of between shades of grey- it's fantastic! I really want to read salt to the sea now

[@chapterbarbara8161]

Literally seeing everything I'll never be i cri

[@em-nq9gk]

sameee

[@Allymai_]

Is Illuminae worth getting in Hardback? I normally get books in paperback, but I wanted to check that I wouldn't be missing out on anything by getting the paperback. Thanks.

[@Allymai_]

I will be reading ANYTHING I CAN FINISH, because I'm in a huge slump. :-/

[@kendrapost1133]

Ally-mai As far as I know it's only available in Hardback, but it is SO worth the read! 😃

[@Allymai_]

I'm sure I've seen it in paperback (in the UK). I might be wrong though, knowing me I'm getting it mixed up with another book. x

[@heyitsgabs21]

I read it in paperback, seeing as it's the only way to get books in australia

[@kendrapost1133]

Ally-mai okay, it must just be in the US then, sorry!

[@Xk8rsx]

Illuminae is AMAZING! I listened to the audiobook and they were fantastic! You'll love it

[@lmychocolate]

I'm curious, does listening to the audiobook downgrade the fun experience of reading those files and documents in the book? Or do you think its good as actually reading it? :D

[@Xk8rsx]

Marina Li it really doesn't at all!! They have a whole cast of people reading and sound effects, which really make it fun. I didn't have the actual book in front of me but it still made it a great experience

[@cassandrahillegass7954]

Sorry for butting in, I honestly loved the audiobook. I read the first book and listened to the second. I enjoyed listening just as much if not more.

[@Xk8rsx]

Cassandra Hillegass you're not butting in lol I'm glad you liked it

[@VasilisaLisaly]

Ruta is an amaizing author. she came to Romania last year and she was soooo sweet and great. Can't wait for Salt to the Sea to be in my hands

[@bethsilvestri4174]

She is such an inspiration to readers.

[@Kitkatscanread]

I really enjoyed Illuminae so I hope you like it. Good luck with your reading this month! xx

[@DollsAndSpooks]

I'm currently reading Prisoner of Night and Fog. It's also about the Holocaust but from the perspective of someone very close to Hitler.

[@clarastahlbaum5903]

I'm also reading Illuminae right now and it's pretty great! It's a very quick read too. Night and Between Shades of Grey both made me cry

[@AussieGirlAnnie]

I'm currently reading Illuminae and it's SO GOOD

[@wellsfiction711]

For January I'm reading Joe Harts The Last Girl, Sarah J Maas A Court of Mist and Fury. I'm also going to read Singing Fire which is a recently published novel by a goodreads beta reading friend of mine named T.I Martin. Her story is similar to a book I'm writing, so I'm really excited to check it out!

[@w9ncb854]

Its a good Thing that the Gestapo agent left Dietrich Alsberg alone in a room and a very kind emigration officer walked in and let him go...my family was not so lucky.I am so glad you are reading E.W....If you were one of my students I'd give you an A for the book being included in your TBR.

[@skylersolis6480]

This month I am going to be starting The Mortal Instruments Series By Cassandra Clare. You keep saying that they are good books so i am going to give them a chance. Loves

[@emilyv3694]

I cried because of your video and I don't even know why!? Just thank you for beeing such a good and funny person and booktuber.

[@haileybubs9851]

I LOVE ILLUMINAE! Its my favorite book EVER!!!

[@ericforteza8437]

I'm going to be reading The Help, To kill a Mockingbird, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and The circle. I'm really excited😊😊😊

[@elinam1956]

Between Shades of Grey is sooo good, I learned so much things by reading it !

[@analigerbs3094]

Illuminae is one of my favorite books and that's saying something.

[@BeeBaldwin]

Illuminae is on the Tayshas list this year, will probably read it for school. Currently reading The Glittering Court.

[@ThomasSMcNamara]

Illuminae is so good. Best book I read in 2015. The sequel Gemina is really good too. High highly recommended. Enjoy!

[@averihobbs4649]

I read Night my junior year of high school and I loved it, it was so interesting and eye opening!

[@JG-ld6cf]

This video is amazing, as are your others... You are the first booktuber I've ever watched and your channel lead the pathway for me to explore the world of booktube and now I watch so many booktubers, so thank you so much for introducing this amazing world to me! Btw, I can't wait for Zenith! It sounds purely AMAZING!!

[@kellyreadingbooks]

OMG Night has been on my shelves for years! I should read it this month now!

[@MasDeNadiaEscritora]

Hi, Sasha! "Illuminae" is definitely the book that will take you out of your reading slump. It was the best book of my 2016. The way it is written will put you in the story in a way I can't describe. But you will see. 😘

[@lyndiborthwick2098]

i am reading outlander this month. Not even going to attempt reading other books this book cuz outlander is so long! but worth it also because i have so many assignments to prepare for in university

[@michellehile5947]

Between the shades of grey is AMAZING!! If you end up liking that book you should read Salt to the Sea by her as well.

[@jadekessinger9530]

Between Shades of Gray is great! I really need to read Salt to the Sea still.

[@Jenny-if4zy]

I'm reading the throne of glass series. I'm loving it soooo much so far, and I'm only on book 2!

[@priscilagoicochea]

read night and between shades of gray....both made me cry so much❤