BOOKS I'VE READ THIS YEAR (SO FAR)

[@Callmekatielee]

“I’m not a fan of Alice and Wonderland” Zoe, I’m so glad you’re across the pond in London right now, because Hailey is COMING FOR YOU.

[@adyasamund7736]

Oh my god true, Zoe you better run! XD

[@sophiemontecalvo7503]

HAILEY

[@shanegole0809]

So true

[@emilyoneal5197]

Katie'sBookCorne

[@winniemaereact1391]

I hope she can run on water... Hailey’s gonna get her FAST otherwise

[@sophiemontecalvo7503]

You read two books in two months... then four books in one day. Unlike a contemporayr love story, your reading life is not predictable.

[@MerinaRey]

“She made dumb decisions....*weird whining noise*” 😂😂😂 I lost it lol I love your personality so much!

[@BasicallyBrittx]

You already read so many books! I recently bought Lady Midnight and Lord of Shadows and I'm SO EXCITED to finally start reading them!

[@MerinaRey]

Basically Britt I’m wanting to get to lady midnight soooo bad!

[@daffaum2989]

queen when is the next 24hr readathon vlog?

[@madelynricket]

About Persepolis! There's actually four parts! All four parts create a story following her growing up into a woman! I would highly reccomend getting the bind up called The Complete Persepolis!

[@dbookdragon]

My favorite book so far this year was the Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss. I hope you do another readathon video soon! those are my favorite videos!

[@jesunfiltered1652]

I don’t know how I haven’t come across your channel before. You’re so joyful, happy, and vibrant. You seem like an amazing person. Also, your voice is so expressive which makes your videos even better. Also, it’s okay you haven’t read much. As for Shakespeare, some cities have places where you can go see his plays performed. They do one play, it usually lasts a month. I highly suggest it. It’s a lot of fun and the experience is amazing. I don’t know if they have them where you are, but it might be something to look into if you wanted.

[@nnneomaaa9315]

I missed your videos!!! I was also reading Furthermore this year and I understand what you were saying. My two favorite books were either Blue Lily, Lily Blue or Lord of Shadows

[@medearoxas7819]

I've read only one book this year, don't worry. Notif squad btw

[@adadada6263]

rara mella i thought i have bad reading slumps, haha

[@hinasharif775]

samee😂😂😂

[@rachel.elizabeth19]

That's more then most people read in a world tbh

[@bookishbree]

“Hamlet, by Shakespeare, ....is good” 😂 Although I still haven’t read/seen Hamlet - Macbeth is my fave!! My fave book this year so far is probably Crooked Kingdom!

[@brookekarington]

I have only read 6 so far, lol oops. But hey, 6 is better than nothing

[@Whoops1039]

brooke Same here lol. I'm so dissappointed in myself

[@Dadiddy97]

Same but I'm proud of me b/c I had a long reading slump and I finally starting reading again and I enjoyed what I read and it's all that matters!

[@Whoops1039]

Dadiddy97 I blamed school on me not reading but I know I could have sacrificed some time for reading. I'm glad that you are out of your reading slump haha

[@Babypotpie4]

tWhoops :c

[@kamilairmukhamedov4408]

I watch your videos daily, I love them! You inspire me to read, and I've read so many books you've recommended on your videos. Thank you!

[@fragrantpages1024]

I just started watching this and you mention Hello My Twenties and I'm just like yes!!! finally someone else who has watched it and loved it 💕💕 k-dramas are my guilty pleasure tbh 😅😂

[@thegamedetective1877]

I haven't read much either- but my fave this year has been Illuminae! I'm currently reading obsidio and just WOW!

[@MerinaRey]

The Game Detective illuminae is on my TBR for next month! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I’m excited to get into it!

[@thegamedetective1877]

Merina Rey It is such a good book! I hope you enjoy it!

[@paulinemtgne7781]

I think my favorite book I've read so far this year is Scythe but I'm currently reading A Gathering of Shadows by V.E Schwab and I loooove it ! I hope everything is fine in London, enjoy your time here :)

[@saraa.1004]

THE QUEEN IS BACK

[@nicolasquinteroleyva5525]

I loved "Hello, my twenties". I'm re-watching it!

[@Linda-jb7fr]

When you talked about the elevator and getting trapped in one I automatically thought of Sue trapping Kurt and Blaine from glee.

[@hopemills3908]

Every Heart A Doorway! It was soooooo good and completely changed me.

[@pattywood586]

THE COMPLETE PERSEPOLIS!!!! 😍 You have to read the rest!

[@oldfield5793]

Blood for Blood - such a good concept, a good conclusion and sooo emotional

[@thefadedroseful]

invisible cities was my jam. I love that book. It's so dreamy and abstract.

[@QueenCloveroftheice]

It's true that you have to go to the Globe theater to truly appreciate Shakespeare's works. I saw Macbeth there, and it was fantastic!

[@jakelochridge]

Hello Zoe 🙂 I'm a huge bookworm. Everytime I'm in the presence of books, I feel like I'm in a little piece of Heaven on earth. My book collection is evolving quickly lol.

[@laurenfullington3849]

Zoe, I have a couple of book recommendations; both contemporary. The first one is: Roseblood by A.G. Howard, it is a modern retelling of the Phantom of the opera and that's all I want you to know about it. It's best to go through this book without knowing much about it. And, the second one is: Olivia Twist, I know that you have read Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens, I'm not sure if you have read his novel of Oliver Twist, but Olivia Twist by Lorie Langdon is a modern retelling that I think you would like. It has murder, mystery, suspense, and a lot of romance. Hope to see these books in your next videos and hope you enjoy both as much as I do.

[@gracefleming9264]

everytime zoe talks about the raven cycle an angel gets its wings

[@mong-phile5093]

The best book I have read so far is The Raven Cycle series. It is my all time favorite series and honestly it’s the one series that made me want to read more books and fall in love with reading!! By the way, Ronan is my favorite character in The Raven Cycle❤️❤️❤️

[@emileeestoya]

PLEAAAAASE do another 24 hour readathon!

[@TheLineageEVO]

I definitely like her true accent. I'm from the foreign country and a listening to her soft voice is so nice to me and my studying :)

[@ellapeirce5103]

My favorite book so far this year has been either the kite runner or restore me!!

[@jamie_rochansocial]

I literally just finished The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo ten minutes ago, and I felt I had to mention this on every book video I watched today. It murdered me in the best way.

[@MissKylie07]

Omg I loved The Clique series so much when I was growing up.

[@PaolaMancera]

Ahhh Persepolis is such a phenomenal graphic memoir. I adore it to pieces and need to reread it. I really want to read IBIATCL because I love YA romances and k dramas sound like a great combination lol. You’re such a trouper for reading an entire series in a single day!! All the Shakespeare you read made me think of it’s hard to be the bard from the musical something rotten. Lmao I love reading about rich people too. I’ve only watched the movie for crazy rich Asians but I do plan on reading the series. I love love love your energyyyy

[@LaurynsLibrary18]

I read A Court of Mist and Fury this year and that has to be one of my favorite books so far but I also read Alex, Approximately and completely fell in love with the story and characters!!!

[@spencerfantastic]

I love how your room looks so much, especially that purple desk! So far I've read 32 books

[@chase3037]

I have been seeing The Raven Boy series around and i think i might read the series now thanks

[@rsbchamp]

Tyler johnson was here is my favorite book i read so far this year I am currently reading the raven cycle. On the third book. First two was tough to read because i had 0 motivation to read but getting through this one pretty fast

[@kokochen5754]

the raven cycle

[@zoetayler3179]

I just bought The Raven Boys after seeing your Read-a-thon. I am so excited.

[@FiMilton]

Ive read 33 books so far this year! And I can’t wait for finals to be over so I can read more!!

[@sk8tie]

Don't feel bad about your reading challenge!! I literally read zero books up until classes got out in April and since then I'm on book nine trying to catch up lol. You're doing great! I'm reading TMI and TID for the first time this year. So far I think my favourite has been clockwork angel. I am waiting for the last four books to come in the mail so I'm rereading ACOMAF right now!

[@VenusInGemini111]

D-do bong soon!? DO BONG SOOOOONN OMFG I LOVE UUU

[@DaisysPerspective]

this is so motivating - definitely going to pick up my reading game after watching this!! X

[@likkispringer3006]

You make me smile. It's just something about you that makes me smile. I am always in a good mood after watching your videos. Ps. I love your hair.

[@fairytalekingdom9465]

I recently finished the raven boys and loved it!! Can’t wait to read the dream thieves!

[@briaunaschultz7534]

Please do another readathon video_...I LOVE watching them.

[@MarieA38]

I love how the only Shakespeare play you didn’t read was Romeo and Juliet while that’s the one I did for my GCSE 😂

[@09girlwonder]

Ahhh, Tender Buttons. Takes me back to my last semester being an English major...I hated it! But absolutely loved Persepolis. I’m grateful I was able to get part 1 and 2 together instead of separately.

[@amandaborowski2290]

I had to act out Gertrude from Hamlet for my British literature class and I had such a fun time.

[@emilyenchanted9229]

I was in an American Literature class this semester and had to read "Howl" by Ginsberg as well! I loved it so much that I'm going to do my thesis on it next semester. Yes, a 20 page paper on a poem. I am determined!

[@alexisvictoria6675]

If you get the chance, you NEED to finish Strong Girl Do Bong Soon! It's super good! Also, I highly suggest Oh My Ghost and It's Okay That's Love!!!

[@slreads7179]

I also took a Shakespeare class this semester and we didn't read Romeo and Juliet either!!!! I enjoy the tragedies over the comedies, and my favorites were Macbeth and Hamlet (which I had read previously, but I wrote papers on each of them! I also am having issues finishing Crazy Rich Asians! I got stuck and put it down and I keep getting distracted with other books.

[@languagesenrose1246]

Lovely video! Your personality is radiant, and I love the hair! So pretty!

[@imperatrice211]

I'm loving The Farseer trilogy by Robin Robb lately !

[@iLiviesimone]

I felt the same way about Persepolis! I only just now got a copy of the sequel so I have been excited to get into her story again!

[@marierivertree2896]

zoe pls do a book tour

[@jetlingreads7290]

Oh I did the Lord of Shadows torture too! I started them thinking "I'll be fine, it can't be that bad..." Holy crap was I wrong... It hurts soooo much!!!!

[@viaTashina]

lol I also started watching k drama this year after watching "Hello my twenties" on Netflix! and the 3th season Is coming out in June or July in Korea !!

[@fridaylavender]

I loved Hello, My Twenties! I Believe In a Thing Called Love sounds like a fun book. I might pick it up.

[@chelseahui3902]

OMG half way through the year and already so many books

[@nikolettapr]

Hi Zoe, loved your video! Don't worry, you already read more books than others ;) enjoy your time in London!!!!! :D

[@snowingonolympus8588]

I LOVE ROZ AND GUILD ARE DEAD!! And Beatrice is one of my all time favorite characters in any play ever!

[@taasiat3045]

Definitely The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and American Panda - my God, what literary masterpieces

[@janiceknepp4604]

You still have that me don't worry. Ready Player One and Howl's moving castle we're my favorites this year so far.

[@xxfaithyxx1]

I really, really think you should read "Stay With Me" by Ayobami Adebayo if you're looking for an unpredictable contemporary read. It's about a Nigerian couple that can't bear children but the things that take place in book will really take you by surprise. I highly recommend it. It was my favourite book of 2017. I also read "The wedding date" because of you. I needed that fun, flirty read.

[@user-pd1gv4du3c]

Omg !! The strong woman bongsoon 😍😍😍 i loveee this drama I have been watching kdrama for 5 year it is amazing

[@redpaperstars]

my goals for this year is to read 50 books, but ive only read 20.. its ok

[@boopsieeee]

readingred Omg same... My goals is 50 too but I'm also at around 22 or something😞

[@MerinaRey]

My goal is 50 but I’m just on 12 😖😖😖 I’m still chuggin’ along though! 😂

[@spaceacekaitlin333]

My goal was 30, but I surpassed it in April. My new goal is now 50. So far, I have read 34 books.

[@boopsieeee]

Kaitlin Elisabeth Wow... I wish I could read that much😊

[@MerinaRey]

Me too!!! SomebodyLike Me

[@dark1Ordeen]

I finally managed to get them all and I can't wait to read them 😊 btw your 24h rdt helped a lot to hype those for me 😊❤

[@DibsOnYouu]

My favourite so far this year is either Carry On by Rainbow Rowell or If I was your girl by Meredith Russo 👀

[@hayleysmith6008]

Zoe!! I love when you post! Hope London is great 😁

[@MrHanniKanni]

You made my day!😍 Thank you!!! you look absolutely georgous and somehow you remind me of Claire in Outlander in her red Dress💃

[@snowingonolympus8588]

Langston Hughes is SO GOOD!!!

[@lotusverse_]

I’m a junior in high school and we were required to read Persepolis for my English class and I’m so glad you read it!! I also didn’t know about the Islamic revolution in Iran and was so uninformed and shocked at how much I didn’t know.

[@lexiew2820]

Hey. Nice video Zoe, I was wondering if you could make a video on the best k dramas you watched

[@MerinaRey]

SUGA Girl BTS yesss!!!! I second this! Good idea!

[@readbyzoe]

I've only watched one complete season of one show so far (Hello My Twenties), but maybe eventually!

[@lexiew2820]

readbyzoe ok rhanks

[@groovyhannah8517]

Girl!! I’ve only read a few books, while you’re over here, with stacks

[@Madison063]

PLZ READ THE LAND OF STORIES!

[@jacksonpercy8829]

I also loved Hamlet. It’s great!

[@snowingonolympus8588]

THE CLIQUE WAS FULL OF RICH ICONIC LEGENDS OH MY GOSH !!!!

[@maratortorella7115]

The pronunciation of Italo Calvino is everything 😹❤️ (I’m Italian)

[@christinesepisode6097]

Please make a readathon I keep rewatching your readathons like if you agree!

[@jeticopter1357]

Currently reading The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer, just finished reading All The Bright Places and Holding Up The Universe. Turtles All The Way Down and other things lmao.

[@taylorlien569]

If you get a chance Hamlet is currently playing at The Globe in London and it was a really great production I saw it a few weeks ago!

[@jacullyhunter3975]

The Nightingale is the best book i have read so far this year!

[@nohungryghosts]

I think my best book so far this year for fiction would be the entirety of the Darker Shades trilogy by VE Schwab, I read them all in like a week. For nonfiction I’d say I’ll Be Gone In the Dark by Michelle McNamara, it changed my life. I’m also reading a bio of rasputin that’s really good?

[@Celenite384]

Best book I have read so far this year is The Wicked Deep 🌊

[@jordannicole9284]

I'm doing the wingardium leviosa lesson right now too 😂

[@Emma-ft7tn]

Please come back to us Zoe, I miss your lovely videos so much. 😭

[@ameliaarwen42]

I think I've read about 9 books this year so far. But I've only got into reading last month again so ... guess I'm going to read now. Haha

[@m1706mamc]

OMYGAD I clapped when you said LORD OF SHADOWS LOL YOU DID IT ZOE!!!

[@carolinajaldin6857]

I read Persepolis in school this year :)

[@mcrbus94]

I read Persepolis this month too and it was wonderful :)

[@kiwiempress6872]

You should read The Great Library series by Rachel Caine. It's underrated but honestly amazing.

[@nancytrevino7943]

The best books I’ve read so far this year are A man called Ove , The Astonishing Color of After & A Game of Thrones (bk 1) of the series

[@jinghay]

OMG YOU MUST MUST MUST FINISH STRONG WOMAN DO BONG SOON IF YOU GET THE CHANCE. It's soooooo good!!

[@aquamarine1818]

Hana :Jinghay: AGREED

[@sumayyah5015]

I second this!

[@emaann3673]

To all the boys I’ve loved before trailer is out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@samge25]

Hello my 20 is really good I saw it in Netflix this year too, I also saw let’s eat haha and it was good also made me crave corean food like crazy!

[@yusurkassem4174]

OMG I also read Lord of Shadows at the end of April and I've had it for year (don't know why I didn't pick it up) but I NEED THE THIRD THAT ENDINGGGGG😱

[@christiskingfr]

HELLO MY TWENTIES OMG I LOVE THAT SHOW SSJSJSJSJ

[@bluejay5531]

Hope you are having a great time in London!