the best and worst books i've read so far this year ✨

[@carneliancorax]

Okay, I’m not on social media so this is the first I’m hearing of an ACTUAL PUBLICATION DATE and a TITLE and a COVER for the Ari and Dante sequel. I might actually cry right now.

[@tired.....247]

Yeah me too!

[@callmecristal]

I didn't know either!! OMG!! I'm so excited for this!!!

[@allisoneuph1]

So excited!!

[@angeladesilva5256]

I am reading it!!! I won it in a goodreads giveaway!! It’s sooo good! I haven’t read the first one surprisingly but I need to!!

[@payholaa]

SO EXCITING

[@gracevining220]

I just know that the sequel to ari and dante is going to cause me physical pain, I’m so excited!!

[@booksandbts6217]

ikr I'm so excited too!!!

[@sunfire44]

SAME

[@adadhaouadi3500]

currently reading it and feeling all the feels

[@border_line.]

Read it, definitely felt physical pain

[@keefe0019]

I hate to say the "worst book" I read this year because it really wasnt a bad book, just the lowest rated of the books I read(3 stars). That book is City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare. The best book I have read so far is Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare. As you can tell, this is my Cassandra Clare reading year. 🤣🤣

[@andrewannotates]

I am trash for Cassandra Clare

[@mipaleditx]

I just brought "Chain of gold" and can't wait to read it!

[@annandaandrade3017]

really?? i actually liked city of fallen angels (i am also reading cassie this year)

[@aidandevocht7814]

SAMEEEEEE I've read the first 3 TMI books this year and am reading Clockwork Angel as we speak so I've got a Cassie Clare reading year too lmao

[@AClockworkReader]

city of fallen angels is my least favorite shadowhunters books so I feel this hahah

[@ananya6094]

The way this channel has become my comfort channel

[@nicolle4189]

fruits basket is just top tier and everybody should watch/read it at least once

[@kore4283]

it's so fulfilling 🥺

[@oryfan]

Love it. I reread it last year. Gotta find some time this year.

[@galaxyamv8428]

would you say that the manga is better than the anime? I watched the first season and while I thought it was good it felt slow for me

[@nicolle4189]

@@galaxyamv8428 hi! i still haven't read the manga (I'm rewatching the anime) but I would say to give the anime another try as in season 2 manyy more things happen and you get a more in depth view of the characters' relationships/traumas + new characters. season 1 is..very happy compared to the other two seasons (especially season 3...it's a lot). also the ost for season 2 is probably my favorite :)

[@cottonhxney]

@@galaxyamv8428 I’ve read the Manga and watched the original anime season and the reboot seasons! I would give Season 2 a try. The first season is a little slow on purpose because the 1st Version of the anime was considered too fast. In S2 of the reboot, it’s much faster since everything is established. I think the manga is a lot slower than the anime because there is a lot of filler, sub-plot that’s just,,, for fun,,,? (As in they don’t contribute to the main conflicts or solutions,, just feel good moments)

[@radiocrickets]

just finished “on earth we’re briefly gorgeous” and i can’t express how much i agree !! it’s incredible. you’ll love “night sky with exit wounds,” his poetry collection

[@Camiloves1D29]

i read aristotle and dante literally in a day and i loved it! i had no idea a sequel was coming!!! big happy now

[@hiphillbert]

Hannah I would like to appreciate how clearly you speak because your auto-generated captions are on point. As someone who is hard-of-hearing, I think you have the most accurate captions of all my favorite KZbinrs.

[@tatianawirth6455]

If you were to do a King of Scars + Rule of Wolves vlog I’d love to see your reaction 🥺

[@kianasoura]

the way you've become my comfort channel in just a one video

[@joanadomingues5524]

The biggest surprise for me was turtles all the way down by John Green. I bought because it was cheap and I had nothing else to read but it became one of my favorite books ever!!!

[@nightcorebeatzx8652]

Fr, and omg the ending I will never get over it.

[@kaylasilva7826]

Same

[@KMXC17]

I haven't read Aristotile & Dante, but knowing there is a soon to be sequel makes me kinda want to pick it up.

[@megl9638]

I read it in about two hours last year, so I don’t think it would be such a waste of time to read it, even if you don’t end up liking it :)

[@micaelasofia6253]

DO IT

[@helena-iu6lx]

it's really amazing so I highly recommend u do

[@springcorelorien5650]

yay!! kat and Hannah in ONE day we are being blessed

[@takshatangudu8736]

Haven't read any bad books this year (yay! m lucky) I just read Aristotle and Dante Few months ago and(because you recommended it and I LOVED IT!) I can't believe there's going to be a sequel!! I'm really excited now

[@jiungz]

my favorite has got to be me rereading the percy jackson series i am deeply in love with it again and i have enjoyed every moment. my most disappointing is probably ace of spades, IT WAS A GOOD READ I PROMISE but it didnt live up to my expectations and i was so sadd but overall im having a grand time reading this year

[@stefaniemika7765]

Percy Jackson is forever one of my top 3 favorite series. I got an SPQR tattoo during the shutdown lol

[@zufengliu1694]

Ooooo I’ve read up to the fourth Percy Jackson book late last year but because i got tired of e books I didn’t finish it… wondering if I should 🤔

[@BookswithBryn]

So glad you’re back!!! I may cry tears of joy if we get a fruits basket reading vlog!

[@iwastheunknownpersoninyour6]

okay, hun, you NEED to read the poppy wars this year. I've been waiting for so long for your review

[@AClockworkReader]

I will I promise! As soon as i’m in a fantasy mood again!

[@Lauren-nf8hp]

I just read the chaos walking trilogy by Patrick Ness and I fully recommend them. I ABSOLUTELY loved those books the relationship between Todd and Viola is perfect and the character development is so good. Also, the antagonist is genuinely so well written because he’s not just an ‘evil’ guy, he’s incredibly manipulative and clever. These books have my whole heart, you should give them a try!

[@ohohnenyeoo2654]

i read the first book… couldn’t finish it. Do you still feel it’s worth it?

[@jeremyweitendorf6723]

These are some of the BEST books I have ever read. Wilf has my entire heart

[@highcontrasthughes1923]

I LOVE this series! I read it in 2013 and just absolutely adore it. I've never forgotten how good it is! Highly recommend

[@Lauren-nf8hp]

@@ohohnenyeoo2654 it’s definitely worth it!

[@ohohnenyeoo2654]

@@Lauren-nf8hp ok, thanks

[@bandaljohncarlo3839]

Out of context but Hannah's voice is really calming and beautiful. She's my all time favorite booktuber♥️

[@smritithapa]

15:40-17:44 Just Hannah casually representing the FRUITS BASKET fandom 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@sarahmirzayee5367]

Totally did not lock myself in the bathroom at work to watch this 👀

[@maribelcas]

Literally 5 min break and speed 1.25 🤣

[@ainalove3492]

OMG I watched the fruits basket's anime this year and have followed every week the new episode and it has been an amazing journey! I still think about the story and characters definetly one of my favourites animes (and shows) ever!

[@jupiterliam7961]

Fruits Basket was the first manga I ever read, and one of the first anime ive watched (not counting like, Pokemon or Sailor Moon, which i watched as a little kid). I'm so happy that it's getting its own lil renaissance these days

[@aden.e]

this has been my best reading year ever and it’s not even close to over! i’ve been dnf everything i don’t like and been reading all my anticipated reads that have built up over time :)

[@missfrizzle1717]

Yay congrats!! 🎉

[@IM-uh5tk]

3:06 best book On earth we're briefly gorgeous . 4:15 best sequel Chain of ice by Cassandra Clare . 5:01 new release you haven't read but want to One last stop by Casey McQ . 5:35 most anticipated Aristotle and Dante explore the waters of the world . 6:49 biggest disappointment Six of crows & the invisible life of Addie Larue . 8:42 biggest surprise Shadow and throne series . 9:36 favorite new author Ocean Vuong . 9:51 new fictional crush and favorite character . 10:25 book that made you cry The stationery shop & malibu rising . 12:46 book that made you happy The house on the gerulean sea . 13:25 most beautiful book Clockwork angel . 14:54 books you want to read

[@plabonidan602]

Thanks

[@Lily-kl4dp]

Thanks for typing these!! Heads up you typed six of crows instead of king of crows

[@rhiannonfisher2792]

I ordered the necklace and it got here just in time for my birthday and it’s beautiful and I love it ❤️

[@AClockworkReader]

🥰 that makes me so happy!! thank you! I’m so glad you love it!

[@aishwaryashetiya5200]

Needed a book suggestion and you uploaded, the timing couldn't be better for me, ily

[@abilezm5745]

Oh my goodness.. Hannah is finally going to read the starless sea, and vlog it.. i havnt read it either but now I'm definitely going to ALSO finally read it, because there's no way I'm not watching that vlog. 😅🤗

[@ACupofNicole]

Absolutely RACED HERE

[@kaytehouten6648]

I missed u 🥺✨ Glad you’re back but don’t ever feel pressured to upload

[@sofiu-v3p]

I'm so happy you got back into reading

[@thefrenchbookdreamer7745]

Oh my gosh, fruits basket is my favorite series of all time. I've been obsessed with it for 10 years. Still the best thing ever created. Totally consumed by it and recommending it to everybody who will listen. It is so nice to find someone who loves it as much as I do ❤️

[@mayzcorn27]

Same here! I remember waiting for each volume to release when I was a teen.

[@yashikacarstairs]

I've also watched a lot of anime this year and I'd love to know which characters became your favourites/crushes.

[@lauraisabook]

it feels SO nice to watch someone do this tag with less than 20 books. I've read 18 too, and although I am super aware that that is perfectly ok I still feel a little bit bad when I see people talking about the 30+ books they've read in 6 months.

[@usernumber7522]

YES IVE BEEN BINGING YOUR CHANNEL AND OTHER BOOKTUBERS ALL DAY WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO POST THANK YOUUU

[@Natalie-mr7ec]

I was really disappointed by King of Scars. I felt like it really undermined the characters’ development in previous series and there were a lot of plot things that felt very sudden and made no sense. I was so upset I really wanted to love it 😭

[@lyannarhodes5205]

ooooh boy lemme tell ya rule of wolves was WORSE

[@lyannarhodes5205]

if you value your sanity do NOT, i repeat, do NOT read the sequel you'll just wanna hunt le*igh down in the middle of convuluted-and-weak-worldbuilding woods

[@Natalie-mr7ec]

@@lyannarhodes5205 oh boy

[@xJillie]

@@lyannarhodes5205 I completely agree!! I wish I had never read it. I love the original trilogy so much and RoW just stomps all over it. Ugh.

[@_sarathedreamer]

Hannah: The Starless Sea is my next read All of us: it’s been 84 years 😭 I’m kidding take your time queen 😤❤️

[@AClockworkReader]

it really has been 84 years 🥲

[@sofiu-v3p]

AAAAAAAH I FANGIRLED SO BADLY.

[@Laura-ir8kx]

The starless sea made no sense to me and had no story line. Imo

[@subisubayna7468]

You are glowing Hannah, your content recently reflects how much work you are putting in and we love you for that. I hope you are the happiest 💘

[@alexiscardenas9147]

YES you FINALLY READ FRUIT BASKETS! I’m so glad you liked! Please do a vlog or video about it!

[@lindsay1840]

king of scars and rule of wolves emotionally destroyed me so good luck 😃

[@lucyengels2635]

Yes they did but OMG so good!

[@bridgetg3985]

I would LOVE a fruits basket reading vlog! I’ve been completely taken over by the show thanks to your recommendation! Thank you Hannah!💕💞💓💖💞💕

[@jubilee4]

YES TO THE FRUITS BASKET VLOGS YES YES YES !!!!!!

[@jeaninematthew9218]

The best book I read up until this month is metamorphosis... IT'S literally truly fantastically amazing. And I won't say the worst book, but like I m disappointed with the time machine....and thanks henna for letting us know your experience so far at reading this year

[@bhumikamohanty6351]

The queen is back🥺❤️ My all time favourite 💞

[@aishaashh]

Never clicked on a video this fast omg! Also, love those nails, and more importantly, love you Hannah😭❤

[@AbiofPellinor]

Honestly this might be the motivation I need to calm down on my reading and actually sit with the books I'm going through! I love it!

[@Varshamohanta]

Your voice just calms me down and lets me forget everything else in the world. 💜

[@AClockworkReader]

🥺🥺

[@riley8478]

you should read the fountains of silence its so so good!! and like the stationary shop you see characters get older together

[@KD-CD]

Love this book!

[@cjanney3592]

Oh my gosh, I’m sooo excited you love fruits basket! It is my favorite series of all time. I’ve been a fan for over 10 years- read the manga 3 times and watched the show 3-4 times already. It is just sooo beautiful!! I would love to see a video!

[@LXRS_]

PLEASEEE we would love a Fruits basket reading vlog ! (Plus Watch Orange it is heartbreaking and amazing)

[@asazan7804]

Is it a show or a movie?

[@LXRS_]

@@asazan7804 it’s a show, (an anime), originally a manga though.

[@asazan7804]

@@LXRS_ Okay, thank you.

[@asazan7804]

Also thanks for the suggestion. Sometimes it’s hard to find an anime to watch.

[@LXRS_]

@@asazan7804 anytime

[@sunshinehobi8954]

I would love to see a King of Scars reading vlog! It’s my favourite series in the Grishaverse!💗

[@hamzaahmad4058]

Please read the Poppywar and Daevabad Trilogies. You'll love them.

[@bookandart371]

Yes ! I love the poppy war trilogy 💖

[@hamzaahmad4058]

@@bookandart371 you'll like Daevabad trilogy as well.

[@myalynmarie]

your voice is so comforting 💜

[@brittanyhoward1741]

Memphis and Theta deserved a wedding just like Sam and Evie. It was so sad that Libba spent all of that sweet sweet romance development on the white-couple when we had a perfectly good interracial couple *right there* 😭

[@emaanmoosa8218]

Sooooo trueee

[@ManEatingTeddyBear]

YES. EXACTLY.

[@sarahhh4286]

I'm in the middle of on earth we're briefly gorgeous right now and it's just so beautiful

[@asthasingh7252]

I really want you to read Amish Tripathi's book, these are based on Indian mythology with a twist of fantasy, I think you'll like it.

[@katetamsyn]

Ooh this sounds great! Off to Goodreads to have a look - thank you!

[@lalitaneeharika6327]

Ram chandra series is my favorite! But unfortunately couldn't get past meluha...... I don't know much about shiva and his back story..... But ramayan is something I grew up with!

[@triptisingh020]

I dont like that book it will not teach you any thing about god shiva and it has weird writing style as if it was translate form hindi.

[@jasgill4735]

I am so down for a Fruits Basket manga vlog. I'm going to be moving for school again soon, and I'm tempted to take my volumes with me

[@MusicSeLiNa]

the queen is back!!! also I don't know if you've heard or seen it but young royals is a new series on Netflix and its the best thing ever. just like you are consumed by fruits basket is me being obsessed with young royals 😂 definitely check it out

[@neet3691]

It is so good❤

[@lowqualityk5816]

I actually bought The House in the Cerulean Sea because of you! Can't wait to read it :>

[@jordan-tg6nx]

it's incredible!

[@rebeccaedmunson3459]

Fruits Basket is EVERYTHING ❤️

[@lucija7708]

I can't wait for Ari and Dante sequel! My favorite book I finished this year is definitely the song of Achilles. currently making my way through daisy jones and the six (like 2/3 trough) and FOR NOW, I don't really find it that enjoyable. also read my first Murakami in January and I hated it. I'm not sure if I picked the wrong book to start with but I absolutely hated South of the Border, West of the Sun

[@ambieve]

I don’t have motivation to do much of anything any more but watching your videos makes me want to do things like read and sit in coffee shops and dress in cute outfits

[@dineshmani4231]

Same

[@dreamywillow8664]

I’m so excited for you to read The Starless Sea. I feel like I’m in the minority of people who enjoyed it more than The Night Circus. Also my fav read so far this year is The House in the Cerulean Sea and my biggest disappointment is Love in the time of Cholera.

[@SheWritesSeaofStars]

I loved The Starless Sea but didn’t really enjoy The Night Circus. Glad to see I’m not the only one!

[@lari_27]

Welcome back Hannah ✨

[@ShiroKurose]

Understandable! Fruits Basket is a total gem. I read it when i was like 12-13 when it got published here in germany in I think 2003 and I was so happy when it got it's second anime :D What you feel reading/watching it is a rollercoaster of emotions. From happy, to angry to sad to happy to sad again and at the end you are total wreck but it is worth it. Every character is so beautiful and important for the story and at the end it's all coming together. I would be so happy to see more of Furuba from you!

[@reggiesdocmartens]

THE QUEEN UPLOADEDDDDD

[@blancajrodriguez]

I think KZbinrs think viewers care why videos haven’t been uploaded constantly. Girl, you do you. Don’t have to give explanation of why you haven’t posted. It’s your life we’re just here to watch your book reviews whenever YOU feel like posting your reviews. ☺️

[@Daydreamingwithtoni]

I just found your channel and I think you could become my comfort KZbinr!!! Your voice is so soothing and omg to have someone who's obsessed with books too...love xxx thank you for posting these videos xxx

[@erinsbooks]

Malibu Raising and Act Your Age, Eve Brown were my favorite reads this year and my most disappointing read was Take a Hint, Dani Brown. I didn't hate it, I just didn't like one thing in there that turned me off. I won't say what it is because I don't want to spoil it.

[@VrieChica078]

I’m so curious now! I love all the Brown Sister books! ❤️

[@fena_reti]

I worked at a warehouse and when I saw that cover of “clockwork angel” I decided I needed to try reading the series again just so that I can own that book

[@mcfurries7679]

i just finished on earth we're briefly gorgeous half an hour and tbh i considered it one of the worst books i've read this year, its writing is too beautiful for some moments where there's no specific meaning but i'm very glad that you enjoyed it!

[@rissyroooh4315]

I’m reading The Music of Bees at the moment but next I plan on reading Malibu Rising which I’m excited for

[@samaira3226]

omg comfort person posted

[@xoxo9856]

I would absolutely LOVE to see a Fruits Basket Vlog

[@ssd1453]

I just finished the stationery shop and have to say I loved it so much. Thank you for recommending this beautiful book to us. I am grateful for having read it.

[@Tryingtostoptheburnout]

Hannah please don't stress yourself about uploading less! I don't know what project you are doing but I'm pretty sure everyone's excited for it ! We love you ❤

[@youraveragemusicperson2176]

Hey Hannah, I feel like you should know that I recently bought the night circus because of you, and am really enjoying it do far

[@sunnyshadowsteen6031]

The Fruits Basket obsession connects with me on a deep, personal level. That was one of my first mangas/animes. The revamp and the new hype makes my heart happy in a way I could never express.

[@christinacampbellbooks]

Malibu Rising is going to be my next read! And, I'm so excited to read it, eek.

[@AClockworkReader]

hope you enjoy it!!

[@orangesky666]

the way you feel about Addie Larue, i felt about Evelyn Hugo. like i gave it a 4, but for me, it didn't live up to the '5 star/'outstanding' hype that i had seen around it

[@nicolepenagarcia]

Yes, same! I thought Evelyn Hugo was a great read, a solid book, but nothing special. I found it was overhyped.

[@youraveragemusicperson2176]

I feel the same about both of those books. They were good books, but they just didn't live up to all the 5 star hype that I heard from everyone.

[@abi5225]

those two (Addie Larue and Evelyn Hugo) are next in my reading list, should i still give them a try?

[@orangesky666]

@@abi5225 yes! I think definitely worth reading, as they are good books. Just don’t go in with any kind of pre-conceived expectations (high or low!) and enjoy the read :)

[@abi5225]

@@orangesky666 thank you! :D

[@twicelands]

yayyy she’s back!

[@keenu7456]

HANNAH OMG I can't explain how happy I am that you recommended fruits basket, i binged the whole show and now i am incapable of thinking about anything else cuz it's just so precious!! It'd be like that blue baseball cap for me, I'd treasure it for life

[@MikuWarashi]

Thank you so much for introducing me to Ocean Vuong ❤ I read On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous around a month ago and I can't stop thinking about it 🥲

[@kokazon6522]

I’m relieved that somebody else didn’t love “the invisible life of addie larue”. My expectations were so so high and it was just… not great. It was very average in my opinion. But her “darker shade of magic” series was AMAZING. On an unrelated note, you are definitely the booktuber I rely on the most for recommendations because we have such similar tastes omg

[@thesukhe]

Love the entire setup and your gorgeous beauty 🥰🥰

[@sapph_vi]

My TBR is crying now, Thanks for the recommendations Hannah 😊💜

[@AClockworkReader]

😌🤍

[@taylor1721]

I’m so excited for you to read the King of Scars duology!!

[@nymeria1068]

Fruits Basket is one of my favorite animes its a masterpiece

[@georgiawardle618]

I'm sooooooo excited for the Statless Sea vlog 😭😍

[@elesse9310]

So glad you're back, I missed you.

[@deszra]

ahhh i love love love fruits basket, it has such a special place in my heart...i'm ashamed to say i haven't finished the show tho and yesss looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the nikolai duology, rule of wolves is just *chef's kiss*

[@humera5191]

Always fricking love whenever you post a video 💕

[@aliahteclaw699]

i’m happy you love fruits basket, it is truly one of my favorite stories and i’m glad you love it just as much as i do 💕

[@patriciamiller3704]

I love to see your King of Scars reading vlog! I read it recently and really loved it🥰

[@tine272]

it's so strange seeing someone so obsessed with fruits basket in 2021 because that show was a big part of my childhood hehe i'm glad people are discovering it so many years later thanks to the remake ✨

[@AClockworkReader]

I wish I’d watched it as a kid 😭

[@tine272]

@@AClockworkReader i feel the same way about avatar 🥺

[@tanairydiaz9177]

Omg seen this on my notification made me happy!!!. You look great! Hope everything in your life is better.

[@sadeevaz2869]

Ocean came to my college 2 years ago to talk about his work. Not only is his writing phenomenal but he’s also such a nice person. Loved meeting him!

[@belair90210]

My most disappointing book so far this year has been The Guest List. Omg it was terrible and overhyped!

[@JulEnglefaris]

Damn I've heard so many good and also bad reviews for that book lol. What did you hate about it? (No spoilers plz)

[@srishtir0802]

Okay, I'm late but QUEEN IS BACK WITH ANOTHER SET OF TBRs FOR ME. (I already have a huge TBR 😅)

[@anntessmariecunanan2687]

THANK YOU for telling us to watch Fruits Basket! I'm on a rewatch rn because I can't stop thinking about it. How I wish the manga is easy to find here in my country, sigh... I want to read it too!