new year, new books 😌📚 first book haul of 2024!!

[@whatsdesreading]

i say buy more books so i can watch more of your hauls!! i love them sm bestie

[@frshdumbledore2825]

Book hauls are one of the most comforting things in the world❤

[@taryndancer29]

I love how Australians shorten words/names. Calling Brandon Sanderson "Brando Sando" honestly I love it 😁

[@lauracuthberr792]

Also love how she says Cassandra Clare. Does something to my brain 😂❤

[@bookswitherinhib2741]

In the UK he's brandy sandy

[@abbigilzean4833]

I love "Brando Sando," in my part of the US we call him Brandson Sandson

[@kelsey6703]

Some Americans call him that too, I think it's just one the common nicknames within his reader community :)

[@caitlincarter3051]

I love book hauls. 😊

[@annie-devcic]

in the lunar chronicles, there's one last book that could be considered a longer novella?? basically it takes you through the characters origin and backstories!! it's really quite good and i loved it

[@readingwkatelyn]

WE LOVE BOOK HAULS

[@laurengutermuth2234]

I love your book videos! When I add your favs to my TBR and read them, I come back to your vids where you talk about it. I love when you include time stamps or chapters so it’s easier to find a book you talked about years ago! Keep up the great book content! ❤

[@elizabethraber4822]

Same!

[@rorirose4941]

The voice in the wind by Francine is amazing

[@24hr.yabookblog19]

oh since you enjoy flower language & descriptions (same!!) ,trust me you'll LOVE flowerheart's writing bc of that!! its also so cuute, i loved it - discovered your channel recently, rlly enjoy watching your book videos

[@iammellbell]

I have the annotated special edition of Archer's Voice as well, and it is such a precious addition to my shelf! it is awesome! it's so cool to read the author's annotations!

[@sarahkent8542]

Oh my goodness I am so excited for you to read Mark of the Lion. Those books are incredible!! My favorite even above Redeeming Love. ❤

[@lillywhisnerrr]

Your joy about books is so contagious ❤

[@sarahvic458]

Such a good way to wake up! I started my reading journal yesterday thanks for the inspo

[@Showtunediva]

I loved The Lunar Chronicles series so much and the modern spin on fairytales. My favorite characters are Cress and Scarlet. The Renegades trilogy is amazing too. I just finished Supernova a few days ago & love Adrian & Nova as a couple!❤

[@delulugal06]

you should definitely read Betting on you its a really cute book looks big but is really fast paced once you get totally into the book

[@KathyDubs]

I bought The Hunger Games series, All of Us Villans, and the second ACOTAR book. Haven't read any of them yet though because all of my library holds came in after the holidays so I'm prioritizing those!

[@Panagiotireads]

Just finished this new, original collection of fairy tales, entitled 'Sillies, Fancies, and Trifles' - it was phenomenal and just perfect for the season. You guys would love it! What's everyone else reading, I want some more recommendations to add to the lovely ones here. Keep up the beautiful videos :)

[@Anna-ju7jk]

The Mark of the Lion trilogy by Francine Rivers is sooooo beautiful! Especially the first two books... incredible; you're gonna love them!

[@crystalyyun]

I'm so jealous that you have the Once Upon a Broken Heart series on those beautiful covers! I live in Canada and our version is just not as pretty😭 I do have the books on my Kindle but I buy the physical ones after if I like the story or the cover is pretty 🙈

[@sarahvoorhees]

So excited you got the Mark of the Lion series! I read it a long time ago and really loved the first 2 books. I’ve been thinking of rereading them so maybe I will when you read them.

[@larinhaa_booksandgospel]

was the 3rd one not as good?

[@sarahvoorhees]

​@@larinhaa_booksandgospel From what I remember I didn't like it as much, but it's been over ten years since I read it. I use Storygraph and the first 2 are rated almost the same (4.48 & 4.47) while the 3rd is rated 4.16, so still good but not as good. The main characters change in the 3rd book which was part of it for me.

[@SweetAngelPinay06]

Divine Rivals is one of my favorite books!

[@arianamunoz259]

i just started reading the magnolia parks series because of you and i love it so far!! ❤

[@bookswithsoph1]

AHH so excited that you’ve got Flowerheart!!! can’t wait to see your reactions 💗🌷

[@leezirkle7840]

Dachshunds are the best dogs! So much personality. I love mine!

[@philiciafriedman8091]

Mark of the Lion series is my favorite books by Francine Rivers!

[@ziv4535]

If you’re looking for books that incorporate flowers and plants, I would recommend This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron! It’s YA fantasy with some mythology elements in it as well 💚

[@arelyjimenez6399]

The hardcovers of Once upon a broken heart they DO are Special editions! if you go to a bookstore in the uk the normal edition it just have a regular color, I’m dying cuz I only have the special edition of a Curse of true love and I want the others but where I live is really really hard to get books like that 😭 eve tho, I’m happy that you have it! They are stunning!

[@Emmmoore]

The Blue Iris by Rachel Stone, a book written by a friend of mine and has a lovely story all while incorporating flowers :)

[@erinharbour8623]

I have to recomend this spells love. It was such a cute time travel romance.

[@normafromthenorth]

Ahhh bestie Rachel has posted, love u and love ur videos ❤❤

[@misskikikat]

Supanova Convention - which have here in Australia; there is one in April in Gold Coast and November in Brisbane. We do get a lot of authors for this - a lot of Australian ones (Lynette Noni, Maria Lewis, Astrid Scholte, Jay Kristoff) and we also get international authors too (previous ones have included Victoria Aveyard, Maria V Synder, Victoria Schwab, Julie Kagawa, Christina Henry) So if you want to meet some authors it is definitely worth checking out - and this year I will be heading up to the Brisbane one in November; normally do the Adelaide one but thought it's about time for a longer road trip from Melbourne!!!!

[@Sirius.oy523]

I just read check and mate and loved it! I stared reading her other book!!!

[@christinegenta7754]

I loved the wishing game! It was such an easy five stars for me 😊

[@Tiffs-bookshelf]

I just started redeeming six… so so good! Joey is ❣️

[@tannerv259]

I haven’t read the book yet but I loved the show the lost flowers of alice hart! And I’m planning on reading the book soon, you might like it

[@oliviadixson]

Rachel the Mark of the Lion series is SO good. It’s my favorite books by her. 🩷✨

[@sloanemmi08]

literally all my book hauls are lists i create based off of Sara's, Haley's, Destiny's, and your videos:))

[@marissahutchings]

You need to read the lost flowers of alice hart!!!!! such a beautiful book entirely about the language of flowers and communicating through these when words are simply not enough - there’s a tv series on Prime too!

[@Maroon58]

You need to read The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. About a young woman who was in the foster care system and didn’t really connect with anyone. She found herself working in a flower shop and found her callig. Through studying flowers, their names and origins, she creates meaningful bouquets for her clients. It’s a wonderful book about life, love, acceptance and overcoming obstacles in life. I read it years ago and still think of it. 5 stars ✨

[@sl2094]

I was so excited to see your amazing thrift store find of mark of the lion series!! The first book is very slow-going at first, but the trilogy over all is SO impactful and emotional and inspiring. Definitely hope to see you read it soon :)

[@paulamarth]

I bought the third book in a series that I think you will really like if not love! The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker. I read the first in December then the next 2 last week. Strongly recommend it!

[@eustaquiozambrano2974]

Thanks a lot. Have a good day ❤

[@m4nini]

ooh ive heard amazing things about The Last Tale of the Flower Bride if u want more books w flowers!

[@haleykolak3131]

I've been wanting to read Flowerheart! I would love to hear your review before purchasing

[@lauracuthberr792]

I read Archer’s voice so long ago I have the naked man cover and I remember having to hide from my family reading it 😂

[@AidaPersianprincess]

The book "Girl, Goddess, Queen" by Bea Fitzerald is about the God of flower and it's my first 5 star book of 2024! So I recommend that!

[@manonvo8615]

I have not bought any books yet this year. Waiting untill I go to Scotland for the first time in 2 weeks to bookshop there🙀😻

[@min1705]

I haven't read a single book this year yet and I'm feeling horrible about it. This is the worst book slump I've ever had and I don't know what to do about it

[@marisamuelsson]

There are more books in the Lunar chroniclesseries. I really Loved Fairest

[@emilypreston8460]

If you want to read more books about flowers you need to read The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. It’s pretty emotional read but it’s so good!!

[@katelynroundell707]

Skyward is one of my favourite books of all time!! I hope you like it 🙂

[@sloanemmi08]

omg i LOVED Betting On You!!!!

[@janellewilliams9536]

Second to Redeeming Love the Mark of the Lion series is my favorite of all time. Please read them soon!

[@poohlvr802]

New subscriber here, but loving your videos, highly recommend the Lost & Found series by Catherine Cowles, loved them all

[@averykoan412]

I'm shocked that you haven't started Ruthless Vows yet but that's what I am currently reading!!!

[@kinleygirlll]

best youtuber

[@chloearmenta]

I love betting on you it was so good!

[@whatslilareading]

i have bought some books so far this year, i think about 10 or 11😅 love & gelato, the little paris bookshop, better than the movies, book lovers, the do-over, and check & mate are some titles. i haven’t read any of them yet but a good amount of them are on my february tbr!🩷

[@SweetAngelPinay06]

Is there a list f books you purchased?

[@candylishx3527]

I can't believe you haven't read Twilight yet... the movies don't do the books any justice! Will always be a fav series of mine. I have this YA vampire series I loved as a teen but it's at my parents so I'll try to remember to find the name for you.

[@melaniepetrella6512]

I think you would really enjoy A Wish for Us by Tillie Cole 😊 would love to know your thoughts on that book. Love your videos Rachel.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Amazing video!😸

[@mackenziegray7511]

Australia doesn’t have Barnes 😮

[@abs9418]

Ok, a random Steph Garber question for you… and I know this is controversial… but do you need to read the caravel series before the ballad of never after series??

[@Kamouru6]

No a lot of people say it’s doesn’t make a difference which you read first because they’re two different stories jacks is just the main character of once upon a broken heart and his backstory you’ll get in caraval

[@abs9418]

@@Kamouru6 Thanks! This is helpful. I wonder if he’s back story adds to the next series enough to warrant reading it first

[@emmasdeaf]

sofia is the best in the world wow

[@starlasell5698]

❤📚❤️. LOVE your hauls! Have you ever read The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh? Good book. 😊

[@annmariesloan8406]

Winston❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@melaniepetrella6512]

Also Say you Swear! Please read this book 😁

[@PelicanTheSkywing]

Nice i am early how are you been a while since i watched you ❤ have a good day

[@janinerietveld2478]

the lunar chronicles also have 2 novella's so you haven't read the whole series

[@lifeofateen8090]

PLEASE READ ZODIAC ACADEMYYYYYY

[@BookObsessed04]

the mark of the lion trilogy was AMAZING

[@hannahlikestoread]

betting on you is a book that will be with me for the rest of my life! LOVED THAT BOOK AND LOVE LYNN PAINTER

[@annieeichholz2673]

I literally just read the first two books in the mark of the lion series by Francine rivers, and they were incredible!! They are chock full of powerful Christian themes and compelling characters!

[@sarahfaith822]

Oh my goodness I squealed when you pulled up Flowerheart!! I think you'll love it and I'm so excited to hear your thoughts ❤️

[@Beth_Anne0505]

I have three things one I love the start every video with a Bible quote to I now have books to add to my TBR and three your accent just makes everything so perfect and I can listen to your videos to fall asleep

[@rubiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

I can’t wait to hear what you think about Ruthless Vows!!

[@ClaireSmith-us8tg]

Yesssss, I'm reading Mark of The Lion right now!! And they are so amazing!! 🤩

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Rachel happy Thursday morning and I just wanted to say that you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@christinaw2102]

Flower book recs The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland

[@AshleyJade18]

I just finished reading Betting On You and i liked it. Very YA and cute.... AND on the other side of the spectrum (i would assume) 😂 ... i will be starting Magnolia Parks today! 🤗

[@confidentgrace]

So glad to hear you enjoyed the Lunar Chronicles set. But, you’ve gotta complete the set with Fairest- Queen Levana’s story and Stars Above- a short story collection about the side/supporting characters.

[@daKal481]

I enjoy your videos but don't waste your time reading Really Good, Actually. The main character was unlikeable and whiny. I should have DNFd it.

[@adelinemaynard1023]

The mark of the lion books are some of my top favorite books or all time!

[@taylormoseychuck9487]

I haven't read Acher's Voice yet but if one of the characters is a cop I feel like the red sprayed edges make sense... red and blue for cop cruiser lights?

[@AntiaOteroSilva]

Where did you bought the Once upon a broken heart triology? Those hard covers are insanly beautiful 😢

[@Taabea]

Sophia is the cutest and nicest human being ever

[@Rach.nooksbooks]

Can you do a dog chooses my TBR

[@dreamhouse2436]

Hi. Where are you from?

[@bookthoughtswitheilish]

I just bought more of the Bridgerton books, planning on reading 2-4 over February 🥰

[@illgiveyouthebooks]

that special edition of archer's voice is so pretty though ugh

[@genregarden]

omg please read Twilight, that would be so fun to watch!!

[@amandah82]

Does anyone else salute Rachel at the end of her videos when she does?

[@daisyrobinson4027]

If you want to read more books about flowers I highly recommend the This Poison Heart duology by Kalynn Bayron ❤

[@sharonhill6184]

Loved watching this. Some great reads. I don’t buy books much these days, but I do visit my library weekly. Just as a treat to myself the other day I bought Magnolia Parks. I’m a little nervous as I’m not sure if I’m going to enjoy it, but fingers crossed 🤞

[@annmariesloan8406]

Thank you. I almost forgot to add Bride to my 2024 Wishlist in my book planner

[@kimberlyschroeder7409]

I don’t love Francine Rivers but I LOVE the Mark of the Lion series. It’s SO good

[@kimberley_f]

I’m so excited that you got an arc of bride! I bet you freaked out!! The shriek I would unleash if I were so lucky! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts! Such a good start to the year with all the new releases coming!!!

[@keeshiapalma7441]

I definitely recommend reading a thousand pieces of you by Claudia Gray! Its a sci-fi romance, but not too complicated. Its part of the firebird trilogy❤ would love to hear your thoughts about it, read it when I was 13 and it still lives in my mind rent free

[@sharonlovesbooks]

Another great video. I actually bought a copy of Legends and Lattes today. I have heard great things about it so I thought I would give it a try 😀

[@Katelynrose21]

I was literally looking up book hauls earlier and I couldn’t find one I wanted to watch 😭