STORIES I ATE THIS MONTH | OCTOBER 2018

[@lightquest2]

It is a felony that The Hate U Give isn’t being mentioned in Oscar conversations it was phenomenal

[@MichaelaWagner]

gotta love that the academy/other awards shows don't put any stock in things aimed at teens, it's so demeaning. Some performances in the Hunger Games should have been given more attention too. :(

[@annabanabanana]

As for the hate you give- Unfortunately the topic by now has just been hammered into the dirt so much. I think people are just not interested in paying to watch a movie about police brutality, race and BLM. We have the news and media in our ears 24/7 about it, so maybe that’s why people didn’t want to watch a movie about a topic that’s already causing so much division. I didn’t like the book for that reason. There was no unity. It was a victim mentality story and I just thought the book wasn’t that great. I would have rather read a book about someone rising from the ashes instead of making excuses about why drug dealers have no other choices and white people do not understand etc....I will say I listened to the audible version vs the book and maybe it was the narrator that turned me off. Every time she impersonated the white girl, it was valley girl and ditzy. I just didn’t like the stereo typical white vs black vibe. The movie was better IMO.

[@silverforgold]

I’ll never get tired of the intro song

[@lunasvelte9521]

CHRISTINE! You've GOT to read Michelle Obama's new memoir, I know it's not YA/Fiction but it's so heartwarming and adorable :) hope to see a booktalk of it soon?

[@anahitsargsyan1976]

will we be getting a KOA review soon? :)

[@huda9445]

Anahit Sargsyan tower of dawn took her a year to read it 😂😂😂 all I know is that she will read it eventually . And these past 2 month she’s been really busy and I don’t think she had time to read the long book .

[@officialhijabireader]

H N yeah! Can’t wait for whenever she does get to it, will be awesome to hear her views

[@aristotlekoa9690]

the only story I've ate this month was my own novel with doing last changes for it to be published next month. its been STRESSFUL. i'm trying to read thunderhead, but my mind is only thinking about my novel rn hah. self-publishing is stressful dude. but honestly so worth it

[@vivannagonzalez5976]

Staca Nichol I wish you the best of luck with your novel What is the name of your novel?

[@aristotlekoa9690]

@@vivannagonzalez5976 thank you so much. it's called The Fairy Curse.

[@vivannagonzalez5976]

Staca Nichol I will definitely check it out once it comes out

[@aristotlekoa9690]

@@vivannagonzalez5976 at the moment it will only be available on amazon. I am working towards having it distributed to bookstores in the near future.

[@kylier8599]

I feel ya! Lately I haven't been able to keep my mind on anything except my book!

[@lexiejones8755]

HAVE YOU FINISHED KINGDOM OF ASH YET??!??

[@interludegreywaren]

oh my god my heart,,, christine used amandla’s correct pronoun,,,, thANK YOU FOR BEING AN AMAZING & RESPECTFUL HUMAN

[@magdalenadolorico-francoeu4596]

I know!! i was so excited about that! love seeing fellow they/them pronoun people being appreciated.😊

[@pigfarts13]

I did like a double take watching so I went back and rewatched those 10 seconds to make sure I was correct that she (Christine) did!!!!!

[@dcembervesalius]

My favorite story this month was The Haunting of Hill House. I know it's horror but you should watch it one of these days it is so worth it ❤️❤️

[@hannahmarie08]

December Vesalius I watched the first 8 episodes in one day and only stopped because it got super dark and I was terrified 😂😂

[@mariliagontijo1700]

I just finished it today!! One of the best shows I've seen this year IT'S SO GOOD

[@LucyScarlett101]

December Vesalius ITS AMAZING I DEVOURED IT!!!

[@kimberlyleo3895]

Currently binge watching BBC Merlin on Netflix which if you haven’t seen you MUST! ITS SO GOOD.

[@ioladear14]

WTF I just rewatched it!! Saw it when I was younger, it was such a big part of my childhood! The ending though 😭

[@kairanelle1380]

Did your scene make the final cut?

[@ellacccccccc188]

My sense of time is by the videos. When the next one comes out I am always like "what a month just went by??". Love you Christine!

[@erinmariecece]

The Hate U Give has got to be one of the most amazing, well acted movies experiences I've had this whole year. Extraordinary.

[@katelee5878]

Woohooo I love the stories I ate this month series

[@jenny-bu4le]

it’s the best

[@carla-gi6yz]

My fav story this month was Brooklyn 99! I binged all the seasons that were on Netflix and they were absolutely incredible, 10/10 for me :)

[@booniebevins1311]

I love daredevil! Season three was so phenomenal, best one yet! I also loved a star is born, i cried a million tears at the end. Just finished KOA, I'm excited to hear your review on it! :)

[@kaivanakiri5174]

your review of A star is born is so relatable. I have stanned Gaga for forever and now that she is nominated for an Oscar.. i am just standing here on the chair and screaming IN YOUR FACE you people who dont appreciate true genuity and creativity that is art coming from Lady Gaga. 10 years later AND HERE WE ARE

[@laurafayehp]

The ‘What If It’s Us’ cover reminds me of your own book’s cover

[@BaileeWalsh]

I read The Raven Boys in October and it's easily a new favorite book of mine! I'm currently reading The Dream Thieves!

[@dancelikeumathurman8092]

Same here!

[@kaiawright7760]

A story I ate this month was your book again but better so glad I could meet you at yallfest and win one at the booksplosion panel it was awesome!!!

[@LenaHerondale]

Did your scene in the hate you give make the cut???

[@laneyhoyt7744]

Okay but I really want a QoAaD crackpot theories video :)

[@healygier7598]

I came here to make this exact comment! haha

[@phebsterxxx]

Same

[@yeehaw7263]

agh me too

[@niphadora67]

I am also looking forward to her theories and thoughts on all the novellas cause they are so good

[@kate-cg5ty]

I loooooved What if it’s us (might have helped that I love DEH)

[@laurafayehp]

kate sang that lyric as I read it

[@elisa_dancer6966]

Kingdom of Ash??? I'm ready for it!

[@visnja5683]

You have my favorite character from Harry on your shirt

[@MichParker]

The Kirsten White book really caught my eye! I read Frankenstein a while ago and getting a story about Elizabeth sounds really good 😊

[@anaclarafreitas8974]

What about KoA?!!!

[@zuzanalukyova6513]

I don't think she's finished it. But I'm excited for her review!

[@fafamaia]

Oh I love that you watched The Man In The High Castle. It's such a good show and few people watch it. I love it, and it is a bit dark, but season 3 is so good you have to keep watching. I am so eager to watch season 4, and it'll be so long till is here. I love Tagomi, he is my favorite.

[@destinypugh2394]

I cried half way through Boy Erased. Because its finally hit me that places like that exist. And that people feel that they need to change who they are for their family to accept them. Its wild

[@josefinavergara7042]

OMGGG I CRIED SO MUUUCH WATCHING A STAR IS BORN

[@ignaciogutierrez9376]

Same I was sobbing and my mom was telling me to calm down 😂

[@sachah5454]

Josefina Vergara You’re not slone

[@nattyreadsalotlumos5715]

I have actually picked up grims story in hardcover :P such a cover ! I'm looking forward to it, indigo made it their staff pick of the month. Also Again but better casually making apperances in background setting

[@Sysimarja]

The Hate U Give made me cry so much, too 😭 It was an amazing movie. I'm currently reading What If It's Us and I'm loving it! I wish I could just spend the whole day reading, but nope. I'm glad to see you started the Shadowhunter novellas! Most of them made me cry, but for very different reasons (and I'm a very easy crier).

[@avahurvitz9784]

Can u plz review KOA soon? thx:)

[@kaitlynoneal3141]

I LOVE your bookshelf! I really want one like it in my room.

[@bookowl26]

I agree about hocus pocus as well, my favorite story this month was the first season of quantum leap it's such a good sci-fi show.

[@nnneomaaa9315]

I just watched the hate you give and the ending broke me. Sekani, Seven, and Starr were my favourite characters

[@jjsalt1982]

Cool review you done today Christine. And Your book!!! I got to check that out

[@jackielopez9739]

Daredevil had me so hooked!! Another story I ate was the scorpio races by Maggie stiefvater. Those were my favorite! But what took the cake was Anne with an E... it's so cute!!!

[@jolienvandijk3912]

I just finished 'What of it's us.' and I totally agree with you

[@katiemccomb7118]

My favorite story than I read this month was Brisinger and inheritance by Christopher Paolini. I WANT MORE!

[@elizabethdevido2081]

I just realized that What If It's Us and Again, But Better have very similar covers.

[@hellobookss]

Love your wrap ups, they are so much fun to watch! PLEASE read This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel it is FANTASTIC and I can so picture you doing a book talk about it lol :)

[@CaitlynAnneReads]

Would you recommend reading Frankenstein before reading the dark decent of Elizabeth Frankenstein?

[@jessecarlson3552]

CaitlynAnneReads yes, but it’s not necessary. The dark decent of Elizabeth Frankenstein has a lot of little Frankenstein Easter eggs in it

[@lucindajennings148]

Always giving me new things to add to my "I should watch that at some point" list. So here are two recs for you. Broadchurch - eight episodes that follow one murder, the emotions and characters are so good. The Thick of It - I can't tell if you would like this or not, but I recommend you give it a try.

[@bookswithalyssaj449]

october & november have been so crazy- i've had no time to consume any stories haha

[@ingridalyce2202]

OMG I have been waiting for so long, but it's always worth it with Christine 💖💖💖💖

[@sadiethecat18]

Ok the Hate U Give came out mid October and by mid November it WASN’T AT MY THEATER ANYMORE. I saw it the Friday it came out and I’m SO GLAD I saw it then. I can’t believe it was pushed out (at least of my theater) so easily. It was so good! I immediately had to read the book after I saw it.

[@phebsterxxx]

It has been pushed out of mine as well. I didn't get to see it 😭😭😭😭

[@sadiethecat18]

Alison Sowerby even when it was in my theater, there were very few showings. I can’t believe it just came and went so quickly. It was such a good movie and the book is so popular. Hopefully it comes out on DVD soon!

[@kaitlynjolly8129]

I really wanted to see The Hate U Give but it was not showing at my local movie theater's so disappointed. But cannot wait for the DVD to come out!!!

[@xbookwormqueenx]

Kaitlyn Jolly For some reason in Australia it’s coming out in January.

[@doorkn0b597]

I finally tore through all the ACOTAR books and oh my god i have so many emotions

[@tovaportmann]

Everyone calls the monster Frankenstein, but Elizabeth is based on the character Elizabeth Lavenza from the book, who was a gift/wife of Victor Frankenstein.

[@queendsheena1]

You had a great October. Daredevil Season 3 was boss. Right now I'm off Netflix because of budget but before that I saw the Sabrina Netflix series. Reading Give the Darkness my love by Beth Revis.

[@Tarikkb]

I’m in a reading slump And this is the LONGEST EVER , I havent read any book in 4 months HELP ME

[@giabradford5280]

The air biting/eating you do in the beginning always gets me hahaha

[@petram2376]

I started listening to Dry so please read it for the next stories I ate this month!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@KyleeCammon]

Hi Christine:) I was wondering what the name of the song at the beginning at all the Stories I Ate This Month is ?

[@stellaethoughts]

Daredevil was absolutely amazing. The best season so far for sure! I also loved The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina!

[@TheJDSeibel]

I read and then narrated the audio book for Going Down in Flames! Great book, and i'm hoping a great listen, lol!

[@joshwill3941]

Have you/Will you read the the Dark Prophecy and the Burning Maze soon? They’re so good!!!

[@MichaelaWagner]

this is the first time I've consumed less than two of the things you've talked about... and that thing was hocus pocus! a rewatch! this is weIRD usually you've got tonnes of things I've seen I GUESS I GOTTA GO CHECK THEM OUT!!

[@Xk8rsx]

Are the Shadow Market novellas a necessary read before Queen Of Air And Darkness?? Or can you skip them cos I haven’t read any of them...

[@Becksnnc]

Can you please make a video about Lost? I absolutely love that show and know it's your favourite too.

[@zenagallouzi7795]

My thoughts exactly on the hate you give!!! why aren't more people talking about it?? SO GOOD.

[@AllysonKing]

Your bookshelf looks good! I’m glad you finally finished this video! I hope you don’t feel pressured. Also having again but better in the background was great.;) love you and your videos always

[@trishmiller3708]

Have you read the "children shouldn't play with dead things" series? They were so good!

[@celinapeters6175]

You figured out the ponyo. YAYYY!

[@MichParker]

A Star Is Born is FANTASTIC and I also agree that Bradley Cooper was an amazing director 🙌🏻♥️, and Gaga SLAYYYYYED 🙌🏻

[@chelseaalyssefit]

I cried so much reading The Hate you Give I could only imagine me in the movie!

[@LucyScarlett101]

Watch the haunting of hill house Christine I soo want to see a reaction vid to it! By far the best thing to come out on Netflix in years and years! The story is so beautifully written and woven together I honestly loved it so much!!

[@gabyhawk5686]

These are like my favorite videos on your channel!!!

[@MollyLikovich]

have you read the og frankenstein? it's one of my fav books so sadly i hated the dark descent of elizabeth frankenstein cause it was nothing like fraknenstein & misconstrued mary shelley's characters.

[@katallen1405]

literally finished what if its us like half an hour and is quite possibly the best book I've read this year (to put that into perspective I read the whole throne of glass series and all of the other books by Becky Albertalli). If you are reading this comment and you haven't read What if its us, it is amazing and so worth reading.

[@7BearSarah]

What is the song that you use in the intro of these videos? I like it but I can’t figure out what it is

[@shiminshamim8359]

I love your excitement for Daredevil so much

[@DryBooks]

you should read a discovery of witches also, love you

[@abbey6340]

i’m impressed that i could tell it was sirius black on your shirt just by the swoosh of his hair and inch of forehead

[@ashleybean8407]

Was the scene that you were an extra in, in the movie (The Hate U Give)?

[@allisbookscreativity3303]

Hoping we get a Kingdom of Ash review soon. Now I want to read and go get Grim Lovelies by Meghan Shepherd even more so bad

[@shinigami956]

Did she not finish waching shadow hunter season 3??

[@annaleaozsvath9390]

omg I watched Jack Ryan too , finally somebody is talking about this show

[@BladeCharm31]

Christine! I read again but better , and it was great!!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

Thank you for reading! 🖤

[@xbookwormqueenx]

Did you end up seeing yourself and the others in The Hate U Give?

[@Dasha-pv1xk]

OMG PLEASE TELL ME WHERE THIS SIRIUS SWEATER IS FROM!?!?!? I NEED

[@amystone4029]

Have you read kingdom of ash? I need a support group and none of my friends have finished it yet.

[@vandflaske1]

The song in the intro, what is the name of that? :)

[@eden8864]

You should watch homecoming on amazon prime if you haven't yet!

[@iviiiii1384]

What’s the song you use on your opening card?

[@brookel6932]

I’m commenting this late but these are some of my favorite videos:)

[@katiefielding6220]

Can you read uprooted and/ or spinning silver by Naomi Novik? They are beautiful stand alone fairytale stories inspired by polish folk tales. They are beautiful and enchanting with incredibly rich character development and wonderfully unique female characters

[@josefinavergara7042]

Make an updated video of your favorite series!!!!!

[@IMALUCKYDUDETDUCK]

I see that sweatshirt. I love that sweatshirt. Where did you buy it I must know 😂

[@carolinetaylor3069]

Do you have to have read the original Frankenstein? I love horror and I really want to read the Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein, but I don't really like classics. I love your videos Christine!

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

I don't really like classics either, ive never read the original! You're fine to read Elizabeth =)

[@proudbooklion2094]

I watched three documentaries about how our social system is failing but they were actually good documentaries so I'd have to say them?! Who even am I?? Also the man in the high castle sounds intense, kind of interested now

[@lucyfielder7561]

love your sweater😂 wheres it from

[@TheChinelleShow13]

Christine, you have to watch Chilling Adventures of Sabrina! Perfect mix of horror, comedy, romance, and a lot of girl power moments!

[@StarsAndEmbers]

Pretty sure more people aren't talking about THUG cause it's not available yet. Don't know about other countries that aren't America, but it doesn't come out until January in Australia :(

[@kristenk7050]

you should watch brooklyn nine nine!!! it’s on hulu and it was made by the same people as the good place :)

[@gayathrishreya9850]

Do a booktalk on Aru Shah and the End of Time

[@thoughtsofkatie5592]

I didn't love Jack Ryan - the premise felt stale to me, although I do still love John Krazinski

[@meliaffs]

Please tell me you're watching Chilling Adventures Of Sabrina!

[@hollicorbisier9426]

Well done using they/them pronouns for Amandla

[@faiali2895]

@William Forest-Hill you're not real. nothing is real. we're living in a simulation. now shut the fuck up be considerate of other genders.

[@Bender1]

@@faiali2895 What other genders? You mean male or female? because that's the only real ones

[@faiali2895]

Bender clearly u failed 9th grade biology bc male and female are sexes nor genders u dumb donkey

[@jujumello0707]

THE HATE U GIVE WAS AMAZING