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

✨ my necklace: www.analuisa.com/hannah-necklace
hello!! had to take a little break from uploading for a bit but I’m back to talk about some books!
let me know the best and worst books you’ve read so far this year 📖
questions:
1. best book you’ve read so far
2. best sequel you've read so far
3. new release you haven't read yet, but want to
4. most anticipated release for the second half of the year
5. biggest disappointment
6. biggest surprise
7. favorite new author
8. newest fictional crush
9. newest favorite character
10. book that made you cry
11. book that made you happy
12. most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received)
13. what books do you need to read by the end of the year
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[@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

[@ananya6094]

The way this channel has become my comfort channel

[@cricketiiella]

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

[@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

[@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)

[@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

[@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 🥺

[@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 💘

[@aishwaryashetiya5200]

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

[@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

[@kaytehouten6648]

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

[@usernumber7522]

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

[@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 🤔

[@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

[@brynwinemiller1504]

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

[@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!

[@bhumikamohanty6351]

The queen is back🥺❤️ My all time favourite 💞

[@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. 😅🤗

[@sarahmirzayee5367]

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

[@maribelcas]

Literally 5 min break and speed 1.25 🤣

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@springcorelorien5650]

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

[@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!! 🎉

[@smritithapa]

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

[@alexiscardenas9147]

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

[@aishaashh]

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

[@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!

[@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!💕💞💓💖💞💕

[@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!

[@elesse9310]

So glad you're back, I missed you.

[@sunshinehobi8954]

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

[@grayson3542]

So happy to see you upload again Hannah. Can't wait to hear what the news is about.

[@teawithleia]

I loved watching your take on this tag ♡ and your whole aesthetic is so beautiful! I'm reading TID for the first time now and I'm enjoying it so much which makes me a bit sad because the special edition you have is super pretty and I want it now 🧚‍♀️

[@patriciamiller3704]

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

[@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

[@xoxo9856]

I would absolutely LOVE to see a Fruits Basket Vlog

[@clareflattery8720]

Just when I needed to load up my TBR Hannah delivers! 🙌

[@lari_27]

Welcome back Hannah ✨

[@koboldcatgirl]

I just want to say, I started watching your channel recently and I *love* it. Easily my new favorite Booktuber channel!

[@lekshmiraj5076]

Needed a book suggestion, so helpful. Thank you. Happy to see u r 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

[@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 ❤

[@sapph_vi]

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

[@AClockworkReader]

😌🤍

[@stews9]

You do such a great job. Wonderful discussion and commentary. Much appreciated.

[@rainbowgirl2540]

I’m obsessed with you. I rewatch your videos daily. It’s just so comforting! 🥺💘❤️💌🦋

[@rainbowgirl2540]

Omg did i get a heart freaking heart from you Thank you for making my day week year actually! ❤️🥺🥺🥺💘🌊💜🦋😄🥺😢😭

[@bandaljohncarlo3839]

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

[@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 💕

[@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.

[@Varshamohanta]

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

[@AClockworkReader]

🥺🥺

[@stacy7406]

i’ve added so many books from this video in my tbr! thank u so much ☺️ i love u ❤️

[@isabellelovesbooks]

i love love love the bookshelves 🤧💜 ah and no worries i love whenever you post!! adds all your favs to my tbr

[@tanairydiaz9177]

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

[@thesukhe]

Love the entire setup and your gorgeous beauty 🥰🥰

[@aliyahweaver8621]

My heart skipped a beat when I saw that you uploaded. Luv u!!🤗🤗🤗

[@perimortem5241]

Omg I'm watching this months later, and I'm so excited that you love fruits basket!! Pleaseee vlog yourself reading the series, the anime was amazing, but there are even more wonderful scenes that didn't make it into the anime! God, I've reread the manga about a dozen times since I found it years ago, I'm so glad the anime helped you find this series

[@taylor1721]

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

[@thalia4666]

coming home from work and finding this makes me so happy ✨

[@user-rs7xf5tm9s]

I'm so happy you got back into reading

[@humera5191]

Always fricking love whenever you post a video 💕

[@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.

[@georgiawardle618]

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

[@twicelands]

yayyy she’s back!

[@reggiesdocmartens]

THE QUEEN UPLOADEDDDDD

[@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*

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@silvercypress292]

Yes to all the vlogs!! ❤️❤️

[@readerobsession1111]

I am so happy for a new video!

[@booklover8872]

What a gorgeous video 😍 one of my favorites this year was Gothikana.

[@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!

[@jjnewbold]

Lovely as always. ❤️ Looking forward to your review of The Starless Sea.

[@UmairKhan-yg8sm]

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND WILL DOO FOREVERRRRRRRR!!! YOUR AMAZING HANNAHH

[@arwa9198]

ive been waiting so patiently and it was worth it we missed u queen

[@peachl2290]

Not to sound weird, but I thought of you today and hoped you would post today. Yay and you did! Excited for this video!

[@jessicashoemaker2127]

i want to read so many of these books! also you are so beautiful and i just bought your necklace!

[@ineedtoreadmorebooks6432]

Yessss queen I was waiting for this one

[@_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 🥲

[@user-rs7xf5tm9s]

AAAAAAAH I FANGIRLED SO BADLY.

[@Laura-ir8kx]

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

[@hitamaniar2125]

your soothing voice really takes away my bad mood

[@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!

[@arockr8998]

love your channel! And I just got my hannah necklace!

[@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

[@ThisIsSilvia]

Fruits Basket is so wholesome and cute and precious, i love it so much, i'm currently rereading it and i'm so excited for you to read it! Kyo is my baby and i will protect him with my life

[@GinaBlythe]

You have such a soothing voice. And you just added to my TBR! 😁💜

[@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.

[@jubilee4]

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

[@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

[@katiesantamaria6695]

Also I’m so excited to see what else you have in store for us! I need to start saving my money just in case 🥰😍😍

[@AClockworkReader]

I’m so excited to share it it’s been so hard to keep it a secret!! but soon!! very soon!! ☺️☺️

[@applemelaine4989]

It's almost 2am here in the Philippines and then you uploadeddd, how could i even resist watching youuuu. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@srishtir0802]

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

[@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.

[@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 🥲

[@myalynmarie]

your voice is so comforting 💜

[@ashlynhale3369]

I read On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous because of you and it was STUNNING! Chain of Iron is also a contender for me for my fav of the year! Also stoked to hear your thoughts on The Starless Sea which is another fav of mine!😍 hope you are doing well and sending you positive energy!😊😊

[@monicacox2216]

Take all the time you need! We'll always be here waiting :)

[@AClockworkReader]

🥲💓 ily