FAVORITE BOOKS | 2014 EDITION

[@tashapolis]

Oh my gosh Christine! I'm watching this video, and Alex walks by RIGHT AT THE POINT where you say you haven't watched Star Wars. I have the volume on low, but somehow he heard it, stops in his tracks and just gawks. "She hasn't watched Star Wars?" I just laugh cause we just talked about this. Then he walks away and mutters "that's disgusting." HAHAHAHAHAHA!

[@polandbananas20]

lolololol XD

[@JamesLawner]

polandbananas20 Star Wars is awesome, especially the Original Trilogy. it has the same ingredients like all your fave Dystopian and Fantasy novels. At least read some Star Wars novels or graphic novels because you're seriously missing out! I mean Episode VII comes out in Dec. 2015, now is a good time to watch the movies(and if you feel like it, you can watch the prequel trilogy, which I personally dont recommend)also, have you even seen the animated shows?

[@ssgssgoku4367]

Don't worry Christine I haven't watched it yet neither😊😊😊

[@zeenaomer5183]

+James Lawner I see the Doctor...🤓😏🤓

[@gorouwatas7282]

Tashapolis I watch the fifth movie in the new one and I hate them

[@sumayayusuf6267]

Sometimes I read a book that so good after I finsh it I wish I could forget it so I can read it again do you guys get that feeling to 😖😩

[@Sara-rj5gi]

Sumaya Yusuf ME WITH THE LUNAR CHRONICLES

[@GandJ2420]

IM SO OVER WHELMED BY THE AMOUNT OF BOOKS I WANT TO READ AND I DONT KNOW WHERE TO START (the Mortal Instruments Series, Darkest minds trilogy, Divergent trilogy, Harry Potter, and a lot more...) HELP

[@SmommyBear]

I would read divergent first. You'll get through it so fast.

[@GandJ2420]

RandomSam lol thanks

[@YoSoyDominique]

After divergent I'd go with the mortal instruments, followed by the infernal devices because they related to TMI :)

[@kirstenh2371]

READ HARRY POTTER FIRST ITS SO EASY TO GET INTO AND ITS SO MUCH FUN

[@veronicabarber5580]

The divergent trilogy isn't even in the same league as Harry potter. Read harry potter first.

[@Amran12able]

Favorites of 2014: To all the boys I've loved before Since you've been gone Slammed (Point of Retreat as well) Maybe someday Ignite me Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe Anna and the French kiss (and ones that follow) Hyperbole and a Half Mara Dyer trilogy Been such a good year of reading!

[@ariasmith3830]

My uncle works with Amazon publishing, and he gave me a test copy of Aristotle and Dante a few years back and I loved it. :)

[@lunarkayla3177]

I've told that to all the boys I've loved before is really good is it worth it? The beginning is really slow and i keep picking it up and putting it down so is it worth it?

[@Amran12able]

Princess Girl Yeah its super good one of my favorites! Highly recommended :)

[@danerysstormborn5383]

0:42 I'll give you the sun 1:40 Just one day 2:20 ANGELFALL SERIES 3:00 Throne Of Glass 3:49 City Of Heavenly Angels 4:26 Lunar Chronicles 5:20 Rebel Belle 5:44 Slammed 6:12 Popular 7:03 Since you've been gone

[@Amerie.]

Great video Christine! Loved Angelfall and I'm so looking forward to World After. I finally began The Assassin's Blade. Definitely enjoying it and will be starting it soon.

[@sharonwong4540]

I read so much this year. I think my favourites are: 10. The Starcrossed Trilogy 9. The Mara Dyer Trilogy 8. Control 7. Trial by Fire 6. If I Stay 5. Fangirl 4. City of Heavenly Fire 3. The Legend Trilogy 2. Tiger’s Curse 1. Ignite Me So hard to choose!!! ~Shar Kishimoto the Awkward Turtle

[@jaimechan8850]

I really have to pick up the starcrossed trilogy... mara dyer and fangirl were really great. BUT THE LEGEND TRILOGY

[@oz0935]

Ignite me was so amazing!😍❤️

[@squadchannel8540]

TIGERS CURSE YESSS!

[@valerie33]

Omg TIGER'S CURSE YASSSS! It's my all time favourite series! They are making a fifth book! (Not including Tigers Promise)

[@morganphillips110]

Legend was amazing!! ^-^

[@ImJerkBoii]

SO MANY BOOKS TO READ. I still have to read all the books you ( Christine ) have gotten me excited about. But at the same time there are SO many books that I wanna read. Curse Goodreads and Barnes and Noble.

[@cheristina]

I feel like you and Bunny (graveyardgirl) would get along really well.

[@hannahjarvis9292]

Heir of Fire was AMAZING!! Definitely one of my favourite books ever!! I didn't think I was going to like it as much, due to Celaena's separation from Chaol and Dorian, but WOW!! So incredible

[@TheAsshhleeyy]

I was about to go to sleep till I saw this on my subscriptions.

[@portiareads]

i was about to start reading

[@ChargerzXx]

Same

[@jasminvalerie]

Christine stops me every time! Lol

[@jaimechan8850]

Haha christine just makes me stop everything and watch her :D

[@Hermbeurg]

Ashley T abit late reply but im ur 100th like xD

[@DianaDan2107]

You inspired me to read!!! Thank you!!!!! Love the Infernal Devices series. Its the BEST!! How many books did you read in a year? And what is your goal?

[@richardmorris3603]

6 book trilogy

[@Vakris_22]

Yep, makes sense

[@sabirapathan1218]

she also said two twins

[@carolineASMR]

I freaking love your channel. It is my faaaaavorite book channel...EVAR. I wrote down all the books in this video which I haven't read and am adding them to my goodreads. My goodreads book goal increases every time I watch one of your videos because your enthusiasm just pumps me up hahaha. THANK YOUUUUU for being awesomesauce!

[@pixbeatle8075]

My tbr list is so long. And after I binge watch your videos, it just gets longer.

[@ioladear14]

Omg same :( too many books, so little money ;)

[@lmychocolate]

Same. The more booktube videos I watch, the more motivated I am to read. But then I ended up watching more booktube videos instead of actually reading, and my tbr just gets longer lol. I feel so unproductive haha

[@ScienceGeek23]

Cinder sounds like something I would really like to get into. I didn't really read as much as I wanted to this year either.. :/ I did read like all of John Green's books for the first time this year though, which were amaze-balls! And I also went to a lot of writing conferences, which were really insightful and inspiring, and I wrote A LOT! I've almost got my first novel polished and ready, and I am SO EXCITED!!

[@kellyflatz8072]

christine what lipstick are you wearing??!!??! this is an important question

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

MAC lady danger =D

[@DanicaB]

***** i always wonder what lipstick you're wearing cause your lipstick game is always ON POINT

[@redpandal0ver]

Salmon Fantasy

[@katiesuffern4856]

Danica Beaulieu I literally just commented that it was on point and then i read this and realized that you had already said it so I PROMISE I DIDNT COPY ahha

[@mintayla210]

You look amazing in that lipstick😆

[@Lunarwingluna]

Oh my gosh, the way you talk about the books you like makes me want to read pretty much all of them. You get so excited, and then I get so excited. You didn't even explain that much about the books, but now I want I read most, if not all, of them. Loved the video, obvi. Fyi, I have a bunch of sticky notes on my entertainment stand with books suggested by you. Lol

[@Fria15]

OMG, CHRISTINE! I just noticed the KZbin Silver Play button in the back! Aaaahhh, congrats, times a million

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

thank you!

[@hannahrademaker4732]

I can't wait till you read Heir of Dire! It was my fav so far and seeing your book talks make me so happy!

[@niabrown7150]

Thank you! *goes to the bookstore and gets to buying* Now *build shelves* Then *makes a secret room* And then *has a secret room with only shelves and shelves of books*

[@kayleighgregory6768]

You name makes me so happy

[@RachelWatersAccount]

Just finished COHF and LOVEDD IT!😍 It was just such a perfect ending to the series imo and I have to admit I was an emotional wreck. Starting The Infernal Devices now (I know wrong order) and can't wait till the new series comes out! (Yes I realize I have a problem) 😂

[@celiamoratalla1536]

You totally should continue with the Art of Seduction episodes, they're really funny and the last one made my day. Some of my all time fave books are on this list, I'm really gla you enjoyed them! Xoxo

[@reganfoster2360]

Could you please do a bookshelf tour!!! You have so many more books since the last one!!

[@troybolton14]

no in the afterlight??? :P anyways, my favorites this year- -the darkest minds series -the fifth wave & the infinite sea -blood of olympus -fangirl -we were liars -first two harry potter books (just started the series!)

[@Kristearchive]

I've read so many books this year & my favorites are ToG series, TMI, Shatter Me trilogy, The Darkest Minds, PJO, The 5th Wave etc.! It's been a very successful year for me & for you, too! Can't wait for your HoF book talk!

[@gossamernonsense6837]

I remember watching the first episode of the Art of Seduction months and months ago and LOVING it. I thought it was hilarious! I also adored the second one when you posted it. I really hope you continue on with it, especially if it's something you enjoy doing. :)

[@twilightgurl010698]

I love how excited you get about every book! Adding some of these to my list of books to read

[@iamgoth98]

Brilliant selection. Christine, can you do a Bookshelf Tour 2014 edition next? PLEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAASE

[@jaimechan8850]

LITERALLY HAVING THE SAME THOUGHT

[@kyleighm6523]

yay, you finally read a Morgan Matson book! I'm so happy you enjoyed Since You've Been Gone, its definitely one of my favourites!

[@theoreoshow100]

"In The Afterlight" has been my favorite of this year by far. i loved it so much

[@Marion-pf2cd]

I'd really appreciate an updated bookshelf tour as a Christmas/New Year gift. :) And The Civil Wars is one of my favorite bands omg.

[@jaimechan8850]

Omg i was just going to ask her for an updated bookshelf tour! rainbows :)

[@Jennypeepee]

Dat red lip doe, it's sooo good. Gonna have to agree with you on the Lunar Chronicles, also Silver Shadows by Richelle Mead was really fantastic and I am so sad Bloodlines is almost over. I went from not liking Sydney to her being one of my all time favorite characters. Daughter of Smoke and Bone series was also on my 2014 awesome list.

[@sandyreadsalot]

Omg, yes, I'm so glad that you loved Since You've Been Gone! It's one of my favorite contemporary book! I would love to see you do a book talk if you ever get the chance. :)

[@TheLovelyBooks]

I absolutely enjoyed seeing what you loved reading this year, and I know what I should check out soon. In January it will be a year since I started watching BookTube and you were the first channel I found. You make awesome and entertaining videos, and I can't wait for the next episode of The Art of Seduction! I loved the intro to episode 2!

[@chelseamenzies5394]

Have spent all of my Sunday binge watching you. YOU'RE MY SPIRIT ANIMAL. ❤️

[@bookbound9291]

CHRISTINE CHRISTINE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO A BOOKSHELF TOUR (an updated version) WITH YOUR AWESOME RAINBOW SHELVES PLEASE

[@kellenabner]

10. Legend by Marie Lu 9. Unwind by Neal Shusterman 8. Looking For Alaska by John Green 7. The Spectacular Now by Tim Tharp 6. Forgive Me Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick 5. Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick 4. Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs 3. We Were Liars by E. Lockhart 2. Divergent trilogy 1. Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

[@TheMattGrimes]

I've already watched both episodes of TAOS but I just wanted to let you know that I love them so much! I was anticipating the second episode foreverrrr

[@sydneyshuherk2612]

Christine! You must read The Morganville Vampires! They got me into reading two years ago and still one of my absolute favorites. I'd love to hear your opinion on them!

[@veronicavolumes]

Aw, Just One Day was my favorite book of last year, so I'm glad that made it to your list this year. I'm SO excited that it's going to be a movie!! I always thought it would make a better one than if I stay! Anyway, my fave this year was the entire PJO and Heroes of Olympus series. I read all 9 for the first time leading up to the release of Blood of Olympus and then I was in a 2 month reading slump after bc I didn't want to read anything that wasn't PJO related!! Out of them all, my favorites were probably Mark of Athena and The Last Olympian and The Titan's Curse!

[@Rubi1angel]

That dance at the beginning was what really got me. Boy! This girl has energy and I LOVE IT

[@beataklimek191]

I think this time of year we are all in a reading slump. I have Netflix to blame. As soon as I finish a series there is always ANOTHER one I have to watch

[@athousandlives]

Since You've Been Gone would definitely make my favourites too :) AND YOUR SHELVES AT THE BACK LOOK SO GORGEOUS WITH THOSE LIGHTS

[@aliceandsammi]

How could you lose the book sleeve of Since You've Been Gone hahaha Christine you are hilarious!

[@erickus36]

Have you ever read the best book of all time namely : The Bible!

[@Dan-sn8eb]

Ew no bye

[@erickus36]

+Fabulous Potato Well you should really should with all that is going on in the world right now!

[@Dan-sn8eb]

+erickus36 nah if I read the bible I would still go to hell

[@erickus36]

Fabulous Potato You do not believe in Jesus Christ as your savior?

[@Dan-sn8eb]

+erickus36 no

[@ejrobison99]

Thank you for brightening my bleary day:) this video has been highly anticipated for me and it was amazing my tbr list is getting so long right now and I love your Taos videos and am looking forward to the next one:)

[@veronicac.4498]

The ledgend series was by far one of my favorites I also loved the HoO and Kane chronicles

[@siennanotes]

Favorites of 2014: The Selection Series TFIOS Divergent Trilogy If I Stay ♥

[@christinaaltamirano6319]

My favorite was the Retribution of Mara Dyer! ♡

[@HollyByGollyBooks]

Omg so many favorites of yours this year we're mine as well!!!! City of Heavenly Fire and The Lunar Chronicles!!!!!

[@katedaviero9314]

The Selection Series by Kiera Cass is one to definitely pick up. You just fall in love with the characters!

[@abookishgirl8884]

So many amazing books! I've been meaning to read I'll Give You the Sun for so long but hopefully I'll get to read it soon! And the Throne of Glass series is freaking amazing!

[@fangirldomain191]

I understand your reading slump struggles, my tbr is piling up so much

[@oz0935]

Omg your shelf looks beautiful✨😍

[@manya2954]

WHY IS CHRISTINE SO FABULOUS OMG I LOVE ALL YOUR VIDEOS SOOO MUCH

[@BrandenMeyers]

Did you read Snow Like Ashes this year? (Also, when you go into the chipmunk voice, how are you doing that? Either you somehow speed it up while it still matches your lips... or you can really talk like that.)

[@blondie9440]

AHHH!!! so many books to read! I love you! Also are you making a book talk for The Retribution of Mara Dyer?

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Your editing is always so perfect... TEACH ME YOUR WAYS

[@janel6033]

im very surprised that Shatter Me didnt make it onto the list... I LOVED IT!! i FELL IN LOVE on the first day on the first paragraph and i have yet to read the rest of the series.

[@treblehearts]

OMGGG THE LUNAR CHRONICLES SERIES JUST MADE MY FANGIRL FEELS EXPLODE AND UGH CRESS YES YESYESYES. I just read fairest and I'm dying for winter

[@HusnaReads]

SO MANY TBR OH MY..... Christine you always make me so excited to read 😆😆😆

[@zeldatriforce2267]

I loved both of the Art of Seduction videos! So funny :) Can't wait for more!!

[@ReadingWithKC]

So I've seen Cinder so many times and like you didnt really think I would like it but you definitely sold me ! I feel like I have to go pick it up right now lol

[@nicolepinto7634]

Yessssss I love the mortal instrument series and the throne of glass series. You should read anglefire it is AMAZING!!!

[@graceblanch3729]

OMG!!! I love all of those books! Your so lucky to have all the books you own!! I would do anything to get your bookshelfs! And I live in Australia so buying amazon books is really expensive 😭😭

[@keetamoore9622]

Please make a book talk about I'll Give You the Sun! I REALLY want to know what you thought about it more in depth. (Also it is one of my FAVORITE books I've ever read ! )

[@ElizaValley]

My top two favorites for this year have to be the Mara Dyer series and the Throne of Glass series. btw I LOVE THE RAINBOW BOOKSHELF

[@KekeShawnArt]

Its okay Christine. I always get a book slump during fall and winter but in spring and summer I come back at full force.

[@nerdpride1581]

I like how you put the second video at the end. Its like a preview to the next book at the end of the previous one.

[@emmaleshan2750]

It always makes my day when I see you made a new video!!!! You're amazing and DFTBA

[@magdakretowska5453]

Thanks to you Christine i got into the Mortal Instruments (read 3 first ones) and The Infernal devices (read book 1), I'm getting the rest for Christmas :) And I just LOOOVE them

[@Misslivan]

I FREAKING LOVE YOU! Your energy overwhelms me with happiness ^^

[@ekistora]

I was about to shut off my phone and go to sleep until I got an email that said you had posted a new video!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tealeriver1499]

Yass. .I've read all of the shadowhunter related books and they are amazing! And the Lunar Chronicles are awesome too! Since You've Been Gone.. Oh my gawd.

[@ashleyscott2294]

I was just wondering if u were going to do a I'll give you the sun booktalk. I LOVED it.

[@s.b.richards5511]

Almost caught up on Cassandra Clare's books! Can't wait to get to City of Heavenly Fire. Started the series SIX YEARS AGO. I think its time to quit stalling, and face the inevitable heartbreak.

[@paytonlandrum4218]

Favorites: 1) Just one day by Gayle Foreman 2) If I stay series 3) Anna and the French kiss By Stephanie Perkins 4) The boy next door by Huntley Fitzpatrick 5) Along for the ride by Sarah Dessen 6) Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell 7) Divergent by Veronica Roth 8) Sherlock Holmes by Sir Conan Doyle

[@Tamaraniac]

Cinder was one of my favorite books this year too! So good.

[@catarinav.6285]

Christine WHEN THE HECK ARE YOU DOING A BOOKSHELF TOUR?

[@alwynhamilton4061]

Have best reading slump breaker for you (Broke my slump at least!) "My True Love Gave to me" by Stephanie Perkins, the Christmas Short story collection packed full of cute!

[@chloepenguins]

I thought I was the only who had been in a reading slump for the past few months :( oh my god it's terrible, I think it's mostly because of school for me but I have like no motivation to read anything... :( But I'm participating in the Christmas booktube-a-thon and hopefully that will bring me out of it! :) My favourites this year were City of Heavenly Fire, We Were Liars, Love Letters to the Dead, To all the boys I've loved before, Anna and the French Kiss, 13 Reasons Why and the Shatter Me trilogy.

[@Chatsopurple]

I love you christine :) you motivate me to read more books

[@Chatsopurple]

i'm first finally

[@101yuffiekain]

I dont know how ive gone so long not hearing about your wonderful videos. half the books you mention in your videos I have and had the same reactions to, another quarter have been on my wishlist forever, and the other quarter is going on that list. you are awesome, I want to be your friend and ps where did you get those awesome sturdy bookcases because I need them in my life.

[@BetweenChapters]

Fantastic list! A lot of those will be in my favorites of the year too.

[@gggal6602]

Christine! You should pick up a Jennifer Lynn Barnes book! I love them!!! They are fast and interesting reads and the characters are just so relatable and hilarious... Just ugh!! I love them! I recommend you read Every other day and the normals! They are seriously up on my fav lists. I think every other day is a stand alone, while "The Normals"- my fav of her books is part of a series. The next book is coming out next year! I'm so exited! Anyway, you should check out Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

[@herbsandberries]

i have a strange relationship with books because i have to listen to them because i work full time and go to school. Here is my list for 2014: The Joe Ledger Series - has real heart. Did not see it coming White Trash Zombie Series - you empathize with a zombie! Royal Spyness series - my cure for every mourning period The Raven Cycle - Blows my mind every time Jane Yellowrock Series - Obsessed with this series Jane Jameson Series - mourned when it ended

[@vincentstevans9820]

The thing is being a college student I have to get all my books from the library and it's very limited and I can't have the books for myself so it's very annoying

[@BeckyCowan]

Since You've Been Gone was one of my favourites as well! Along with Anna and the French Kiss, COHF, Shatter Me series

[@unicole5SOS]

your videos make me want to read ALL THE BOOKS!!! love you and i must get to these books :D

[@ainsleydavis2922]

You should put Kat in the art of seduction😏😂she could be like a best friend that just says, shut up I'm writing and/or reading all the time. Lol. Great job on all of your work Christine! :)

[@LOVEisPRESENT]

Also some of my favourites (basically all of them but yes) Looking for Alaska - John Green The Book Thief - Markus Zusak The Maze Runner - James Dashner Paper Towns - John Green The Hobbit - JRR Tolkien The Chronicles of Narnia - CS lewis

[@esraakhalid5538]

I was dying to see this video and finally The vid was absolutely amazing one of my fav The way you looked and your hair its just amazing and your bookshelf I really don't know what to say! !

[@ashelizabeth376]

My favourites are literally anything that has been written, or probably anything that will ever be written by Wally Lamb.. He is truly gifted! I suggest you start off with "She's come Undone", and then read "I know this much is true" and from there on out.. that way you get a feel of what his material is really like (The full experience) but definitely "She's Come Undone" has to be the first thing you read hands down! :)

[@auburnlacey370]

oh my gosh, i got CoHF this year, and it was AMAZING!!!!! and the lunar chronicles was awesome too. i never read stuff that is majorly syfi, but it was super cool!

[@kimverburg1610]

I lovelovelove your series and I would love to see episode 3!!! Can't wait :)

[@pickypages]

Love this video!! I keep telling people about how amazing cinder is too...only now I try to leave out "Sci Fi ". For some reason this scares ppl off.... :/ They are missing out!!

[@mel-kh2jb]

I have been waiting for this since 2013!

[@RoseChamberdown]

You should read 'All The Bright Places' by Jennifer Niven! It's a great book!

[@wolfgirl618]

Thanks you for this! I recently got into reading and boy, I never thought it could be so amazing. I needed some new books to read so thank you times a million.