The best books I've read this summer

[@LizApizaa]

Hahaha, it is so adorable to watch you review a book lying on your stomach swinging your feet in the air. A sight to behold!

[@comicaltuber]

Reminds me so much of that Onion joke "Businessman Does His Work Lying On Bed Like Schoolgirl"

[@mrlately]

he knows what his audience wants

[@colorlesswonderland]

I adore being the cutest

[@arcanethink]

Come out bro. Don't fade out like that. Its been a year since your last video.

[@mryupjup2203]

Hey man, what happend to alot of your videos? I was planning to watch some of your manga videos and show the berserk video to a buddy but its gone?

[@idi0klyncratic436]

me too! i loved his review

[@thebookbro3805]

I was really scared of starting the count of Monty cristo but I think this is the push I need😂

[@misterfuzz2681]

The book that got me back into reading was Count of Monte Cristo and it is now my favorite book. I love it so much.

[@Amber-ep1oo]

At first thought you were just laying in an empty tub, but then realized there was actually water- really committed to the bit there lol. Since you read Kafka on the Shore, I'd recommend reading some of Franz Kafka works if you haven't since the title is an ode to him. He's most known for the Metamorphosis, but he has other great works like "In the Penal Colony," "The Trial," and "The Judgement," and more fantastic realism type stories like "The Castle." Kafka is a very interesting character, so if you're interested in learning more about him, I'd recommend looking into some of the work from- and letters to-his longtime friend, Max Brod (who finished and published Kafka's works after his death despite Kafka's request not to).

[@tobsi2256]

Kafka is great! Also, if you want a transition period, read the last story of Men Without Women! It's a fanfic of The Metamorphosis.

[@coleintheville117]

Really interested to check out "I'm glad my mom died" soon

[@efi5750]

I was saving this video for my morning coffee and it was HARD to resist the urge to just say fuck it and watch it last night, but here I am with a steaming cup in hand, grinning like a lunatic at everything you have to say about The Count Of Monte Cristo. Needless to say, it was worth the wait! I'm so psyched for you to check out The Three Musketeers because, well, it is my absolute favorite book of all time, but also because along with Monte Cristo it's among several classics which fundamentally shaped me as a reader. I've been coming back to them ever since reading them for the first time at the age of 13, and each time I find something new in them, something that escaped my attention the previous time, and that's why I LOVE rereading books. And not just books, but movies and TV shows (not to mention music) - there's limitless potential in the process of revisiting art. Rereading, rewatching, relistening, reexperiencing. You come back to the stuff you're already familiar with, but you yourself are not the same as before. Now you approach the subject with new eyes, different life experience, maybe your opinions have drastically changed over the course of time, which in turn makes you see this old friend, this old piece of art, in an entirely different light! I could ramble about the science of rereading for hours. I'm real passionate about it. Thanks for another insightful video! I sure had a blast trying to guess where you'd wind up next (I was wrong every time). Here's a random recommendation from someone who also likes this very niche subgenre of modern classics - if you haven't read One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey and you're wondering if it's as good as the movie, it's even better!

[@ReynaSingh]

Nice bathtub transition 😂

[@colorlesswonderland]

Love the tub, had to share it with you all

[@laylar69]

i remember you talking about “the girl who never read noam chomsky” a while back in one of your videos so i randomly picked it up a week ago and even though i just stared a full time job at walmart and basically have no free time i read it in a few days because i thought it was really good and funny lol, can’t wait to read more book recs from you. also i recommend “paul takes the form of a mortal girl” it’s so good 😜

[@dilaraguney]

The Count of Monte Cristo IS what made me fell in love with reading classics. It is perfect: It has drama, romance, action, mystery, history, and everything in between! Just amazing!

[@alexjames7144]

I'm a bit confused can someone explain what happened to his video rating authors on how hot they were? I can't find an explanation and it disappeared before I watched it. Am I going mad? Did I just make it up? Have I invented this video?

[@subjectiveexperiences1072]

Hey =) No pressure to make content. Just wanted to say thanks for the videos you have made. I still think about them. Really enjoy your channel. = )

[@badusername8608]

Love your videos

[@colorlesswonderland]

Thank you!! :))

[@coleintheville117]

Paitently waiting for you to read the Tokyo Ghoul manga 🙂

[@colorlesswonderland]

It will come eventually! I'm going through the giant that is One Piece right now but I am very interested in reading it this year!

[@aramkhachaturian8043]

@@colorlesswonderland nooooooo not One Piece!

[@coleintheville117]

@@aramkhachaturian8043 I was also kinda disappointed but didn't want to come off as a dick lmao, as much as I love OP to me it doesn't hold a candle to these more mature stories, especially TG which straight up changed my life.

[@vocal01d]

my fav booktuber 🙌

[@saramercado9622]

The best book I have read this year is Another Country by James Baldwin. Have you read it?

[@maDDie-mb4nl]

I actually dare you to read tik tok romance books

[@LaughingStockfarm1]

I love that you read Japanese lit, as well as other classics. I’ll be sticking around.

[@clarasiegfursvw296]

The count of monte Christo is my absolute favorite book until now! Especially the end is making me cry every time The dialogues are just so rich and easy to follow too!

[@aa_batterybloomin1305]

I recommend this book to LITERALLY EVERYONE because it's my favorite, but you should totally read The Latehomecomer. It's a memoir about a Hmong family and it combined folk lore and real stories of this family from nation to nation during a time of war, refugee, and immigration to the US. I read it twice in high school and then stole the copy I used cuz I literally MARKED IT TO SHIT. I think you'd absolutely LOVE it!!!

[@sleep-deprivedalien]

i can't preach about kafka on the shore enough. ever since i've read my first murakami book, norwegian wood, i've been hooked on his work.

[@MontSe1001]

your thumbnails make me so happy 😂❤

[@colorlesswonderland]

I had a blast making this one as weird as possible haha thank you!!

[@sushi_donut]

The heatwave is supposed to break this week, but my GUY...you can't not have AC if you decide to live in LA. If not just in your bedroom for sleeps. Please take care of yerself.

[@cairdee]

I read Naomi because of your video about marking up books, and saw the quote you marked. I think it's super interesting your take on it, and I agree completely with it. There were times where I was really annoyed with Jogi and his attempt towards Naomi, but Naomi is such a beautiful character. When she does get all the power, she becomes so manipulative, and it's amazing to read (albeit in a frustrating way). Idk if you've read East of Eden yet, but Naomi reminds me some of Cathy. Another woman who is a master manipulator.

[@RigbyMadewell]

i can't wait to read Jennette McCurdy's book this is not a similar book and it is basic asf buttt TYLER, have you read the Haunting of Hill house??

[@serrauncu]

It's so interesting how subjective the experience of reading is, I am currently halfway through Kafka on the Shore and it's making me never want to read a Murakami book again whereas you're talking about it in this video recommending it to people. (although I do wish I had seen this video before I started reading the book because your warning on how this book isn't the best to start with would have come in handy haha) I love books and listening to what other people think of them!

[@raudhahenfu6159]

Interesting on your take about not to begin with 'Kafka on the Shore' as introduction of Murakami's works. My first introduction on the author was exactly that book, and as a reader who tends to read genre fiction and magical realistic stuffs, that novel was the perfect introduction for me and I immediately looveee his writing style. However, tbh I don't have any intention to read another Murakami's, especially 'Norwegian Wood' for being considered as the most 'realistic' book from him (I watched your old video about the discussion of that novel), but I plan to re-read 'Kafka on the Shore' (currently re-read it actually and heavily annotate it, I really love his prose that much!), and will multiple re-read it in my life lol if I want to visit the surrealistic absurd vibe from his magical world. Oh, at least I plan to read the '1Q84' trilogy as my next Murakami.

[@elisazouza]

I love the way you’ve organised your book shelf omg !!!! I think doing those challenges does take out from the enjoyment of reading literature and taking in its impact of the era or something! Im also glad to see another KZbinr dive deeply into talking about books instead of showing them and not explaining anything!

[@thepixelmonk]

thx for the recommendations! this channel is my first booktube subscription as I get back into reading- keep up the good vibes :)

[@stillthinkingkay]

Recommendations from me if you're interested: When we cease to understand the world by Benjamín Labatut - a book of short stories that follow the lives of some the most famous scientists and mathematicians that have ever lived, and speculates about how they as people functioned (or didn't in a lot of cases) whilst they made some of the most important discoveries in history. I really enjoyed this unique blend of fact and fiction and I think you might too. Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood - Again, another collection of short stories, set in Berlin during the early 30s, it follows the everyday life of the narrator (who is a heightened version of Isherwood himself) and the relationships he forms with the people around him. I loved the way that in the beginning there are only a small handful of references to the political situation and as the book continues, they become harder and harder to avoid before it eventually becomes almost consumed by it. I discovered Isherwood this year and after reading just 2 of his books, I feel like he's already becoming one of my favourite authors.

[@aubreyholt279]

If you have a Nintendo Switch, please play Great Ace Attorney Chronicles! Natsume Soseki is actually a character within the two games and I think you would love it!

[@dimitar8743]

Tyler a GOAT for these recommendations

[@adeowazhere]

I really would love to try books but idk where to start rn and I would love to hear some beginner recommendations from you like The Count of Monte Cristo which I'll be checking out :)

[@cleuziosilva7668]

I'm from Brazil and I like listening to you because you speak so well. Your diction is awesome. I hope be able to speak like you one day :)

[@no-longer-human007]

I made the mistake of reading kafka on the short as my first Murakami book, because it's by far my favortie and anything else by him didn't live up to my expectations (i didnt read them all though so i'm still on the hunt for another fav)

[@deadlizardreads1937]

Ugh I LOVE Naomi- it’s one of those books that I think reads differently today compared to when it was written. I see Naomi as finessing this older guy, but I can see how that might be my “modern sensibilities” or whatever.

[@pikapool8565]

im sorry if im wrong ,didnt you review pun pun

[@skull4678]

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[@unnaturallynatural8885]

he seems to have privated his manga videos, i hope he makes a clarification why because they were really good, but he doesnt really owe us one

[@katepoche4603]

i went to give my copy of the counte of monte cristo yesterday because it was ABRIDGED!! it was only about 200 pages and the text was huge. next week (pay day, of course) i'm getting the un-abridged verson

[@cman600000]

Saw your review on Berserk. You should read Akira at some point. It's considered one of the classics of the format but like Berserk I think it can stand next to any type of fiction.

[@tobsi2256]

Hey! Awesome video, Tyler. I want to comment on the Kafka On The Shore part. It's been my first Murakami book (followed by the Wind-Up Bird Chronicle and Bind Willow Sleeping Woman; I am a big (book) boy haha) and it immediately got me into his stuff. I just re-read it this summer and thought about it more, took more time than just reading all of it in few big chunks. This book is good for starting with Murakami, if you are not afraid of big books and can just accept weird stuff. I loved Oshima in this book and how he has thesw wonderful discussions about people and literature with Kafka. I remember the hollow men thing from George Elliot (?) vividly. Nakata is a very, very sweet old man that in discussions about this book is often underrepresented. He lives a simple life, but still is important and happy. Although mentally disabled he manages to impact Hoshino's life, who could be described as a hollow man from time to time - But he changes. There are many more aspects that are well done and that can be a pathway into Murakami because one can recognize many themes in others of his books. I think Kafka On The Shore is Murakamis comment on how to live life and, essentially, how to be a man - and that there are many ways to be a man. Also, this book reminded me of a friend who, for a time, actually lived in a 24/7 library due to a crazy flatmate. PS I always appreciate the "well, well, well" jokes. Well done, like in the Wind-Up Bird Chronicle.

[@Alibaba-le2ku]

Ahhh… the real video now

[@colorlesswonderland]

Yeah...that was my bad I didn't even realized that haha! That is what I get for uploading when I am super tired

[@Alibaba-le2ku]

@@colorlesswonderland I watched about half of it thinking “this looks awful familiar”

[@thirteenonline9503]

I would love you to read The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. Sanderson is basically considered the American Tolkien and already is called a legend in the High Epic Fantasy genre. Now the first book in the Stormlight Archive series is The Way of Kings and I think the audiobook experience is much better than the physical book experience because the book is 1001 pages long. But I think it's worth the time. Think about it

[@chloecamille298]

Gah I feel your pain, I'm from LA and don't have A/C either, currently sitting in front of a fan with a spray bottle 🥵

[@prizm8530]

I know you’re the English teacher here but wouldn’t the title be “the best books I’VE read this summer,” since it is past tense?

[@colorlesswonderland]

....shit

[@prizm8530]

@@colorlesswonderland lol

[@sevvalakar2002]

not sure if you know about it but there is actually a manga that is about classic literature authors called bungou stray dogs! the characters are all based on real life authors including junichiro tanizaki who wrote naomi and it is incredibly interesting to see the parallels of the author's life, their works and reputation be represented in the manga. the best part for people who aren't even that familiar with eastern authors is the fact that ameican authors such as poe and fitzgerald also appear! i would recommend to read it, it's great and brought me back into reading more classics as i was so invested into the characters of the manga!

[@ahhhhyes]

Have you seen the anime? I've never read the manga but I watched the anime and hated it so it's interesting to see how much it spoke to you and inspired u to go read more classics haha perhaps the manga is just far superior tho it wouldn't be the first time

[@sevvalakar2002]

@@ahhhhyes many people have mixed opinions about the anime, like i personally dropped it after the first season when i first tried watching it bc it didn't click with me as the second time i gave bsd a chance with the manga and it is imo far better! if you have the time i would definitely give it a chance :)

[@nichescenes]

@@ahhhhyes Seems your right. Im not used to people finding the manga better than the anime due to anime helping you to showcase music and dialogue acting and movement but yeah sometimes the manga is just better. The score online for the manga vs show is so large of a gap wow. I always hear about this show due to the strange name. Kinda catchy. Im not super into anime I'm more mainstream and so I just know the popular stuff but I respect the genre...just like all media its a nice platform for expression. Lately they have been more creative than movies and tv...maybe due to budget constraints in live action but yeah.

[@nojars4199]

the cooking and explaining idea was really cool but why a cucumber lmaoo that looked so awkward

[@BrandonsBookshelf]

so happy you finally got to The Count! I've been interested in Kafka on the Shore forever and have yet to take the dive, so thanks for the input.

[@madisonmckay579]

The Count of Monte Cristo is brilliant but the abridged version is not worth it, you miss far to much of the brilliance that goes into the story. A master piece that does doesn’t feel like your reading a book from generations ago.

[@zzzz-ij8dq]

Been so good to see your channel grow! I started reading In January and your channel has kept me reading avidly. Ive read murakami because of you too. You should try to read some fantasy sometime. Ive been reading R.F. Kuang’s Poppy War and im currently on book 2 and it may be something you like. Its a female author writing a female character, and she writes in a very gritty, vulgar style that i absolutely love.

[@federubiowenk2859]

You’re cutting cucumber Kendal Jenner style haha

[@doomantidote]

I love this channel 😄😍😭

[@alicerivierre]

Me too! ❤️📚📗❤️📚📗❤️📚📗❤️📚📗

[@abrahamperez6892]

You need to read Les Miserables by Victor Hugo plus all his other books.

[@lillyhayward2322]

Hey, I really appreciate both the creativity and directness in your videos! The location changes in this one made it so fun. You create very genuine book-related content which is harder to find on booktube these days (so many of the creators/videos that I get recommended by the algorithm look the same and talk about the same things) so it is nice to see something different. Even when you're just talking about your favorite books you read this summer you do it in a way that isn't just surface level. I appreciate it! Thank you!

[@melinazxs]

hey tyler! just passing to say that i really like your channel

[@brynleyjones3635]

Bro I love your channel and your down to earth nature. You're the Chris Pratt of booktube

[@gnomechompskey9350]

The way you talk about The count of monte cristo reminds me of how i feel about Don Quixote, another one of those lengthy classics you can get lost in.

[@WanderwithJon]

How I wish our local stores carry NYRB! 😢

[@khayuishanglai3353]

the woman in the dunes by kobo abe is a good read, made me introspect a good bunch. i recommend it!

[@joshmcmillian2192]

Looks like I’m buying Naomi now 😅

[@arianna4244]

Great recommendations!! I'll definetely check some of these out

[@5hif7yx86]

you really fucked up that cucumber my guy XD

[@deetsett]

kafka on the shore is probably my fav murakami book. all my favourite things about haruki murakami are in this book. also this one feels the most complete out of all i have read yet

[@elodie_k221b]

I think it would be a good thing to mention the translators.

[@alicerivierre]

Bro, why you in a bathtub, LOL!

[@anastasia7966_]

Your voice is so nice to listen to

[@poorni4742]

You have a way with the thumbnails 😅

[@hawkeyefigure]

More manga books please

[@evelyngiron5370]

Amazing video I enjoyed it sm!!

[@Uwhwvwgwh]

Nice

[@jenniferclark677]

The Glass Castle is a really good memoir as well

[@cody9394]

I’m going to give that movie you recommended a watch. Nice recommendations, good push to start reading Dumas for me.

[@vivianthelesbian]

first

[@colorlesswonderland]

Hmmmmmm I'm 5th then...I think?

[@vivianthelesbian]

I stopped for now after the Jennette McCurdy portion. I have heard SO MANY beautiful responses to this book that I feel I need to pick it up. Great review and hype on that.