the best books of 2024 so far (Q2✨)

[@noras.]

Katerina, I really love your channel 🥺 it just feels so cozy and like a safe space and it’s always a pleasure to watch. Really appreciate all the effort that goes into your videos ❤ I’ve read all the lovers in the night after your recommendation and i absolutely loved it, I’m currently reading I Who Have Never Known Men can’t wait to see how it goes 😊

[@katerinareem]

ahhhhh thank you so much !! that means a lot to me, so kind of you (:

[@marusasraml7253]

I recently read I who have never known men and I still think about it every day. It took me some time to get into it, but then i was obsessed. I also cried 4 times i think and I told everyone I know about it. I just want to talk about this book because it was so incredibly sad and calm at the same time and aaaaaaaaaaa. Glad you liked it as well😌

[@katerinareem]

It's soooo good !! It's really unlike anything I've ever read, so happy to hear you liked it too (:

[@cthulhuelena]

I’m so happy you mentioned Less than zero! I never see it mention anywhere but I loved it. I read it a long time ago and I’m due for a reread 😊

[@katerinareem]

it's definitely an underrated read !! probably less talked about as it's has some heavy content, esp near the end, but i thought it was a really eye-opening book!

[@Sarahsreadingjournal]

Sounds like you had a great Q2 of reading! Loved the way you described I Who Have Never Known Men- have heard loads of love for this book, so may finally need to give it a go! Worried it may make me cry 😅

[@katerinareem]

@@Sarahsreadingjournal thank you so much my love !! it left me more staring into space questioning the existence of my life than crying loool - enjoy!

[@bookum]

New to your channel but love how you talk about books. Glad you are having a good reading year!

[@katerinareem]

ahhh thank you so much !!

[@booksbybrie]

love your recs, i’ve only heard of like two of the books that you mentioned and i’m excited to check out the rest!

[@katerinareem]

hehe thank you so much! hope you like the other books when you get round to reading them (:

[@beatrizalbano7091]

read All the Lovers In The Night a month ago and it was so good, instantly a new favorite. got into a huge reading slump after that cause nothing was filling the void.

[@katerinareem]

going in reading slumps after finishing a brilliant book is def the worst !

[@carl_oak]

I wanted so much to enjoy All the Lovers... but somehow I found it blend (up until 1/3). Haven't finished but might give it another go

[@katerinareem]

aw that's such a shame to hear - i think the beginning is purposefully a bit dry so you understand her character, but I would def say the book is worth finishing!

[@carl_oak]

@katerinareem I'm halfway through to Heaven and I'm enjoying it. Will give it another shot to the lovers. I reckon her writing style is very quiet at first and intense after. Have you read Heaven? If yes, how would you compare them? Cheers

[@katerinareem]

@@carl_oak i read heaven earlier this year !! loved it tbf, but i think i did prefer all the lovers in the night a TINY bit more

[@recklessmoonchild5776]

I love the way you talk about books, I’ve noted down half of the ones you mentioned! My favourite book so far this year has been girl interrupted. I read it back in January and it was perfect as the book is set in the winter. To anyone who sees this I recommend the book just as much as the film!

[@katerinareem]

thank you so much! ooo I've only seen the film, I had no idea it was based on a book! I'm definitely going to try and find a copy to read this winter

[@recklessmoonchild5776]

@@katerinareem I hope you’ll enjoy it! it’s pretty short but it’s interesting, it’s actually a memoir about susanna kaysen’s experiences from her time at the psych hospital.

[@DadaIVYyou]

Hi! I’m new to your channel. Thanks for the recommendation, I’m currently reading I who have never known men and All the lovers in the night is still on my TBR🤣 (which I’ll read it next bc thanks to your video) also my favorite book from Q2(and probably one of my favorite books in my life) is My brilliant friend by Elena Ferrante.

[@katerinareem]

@@DadaIVYyou yay !! so happy to hear that, i hope you enjoy them 💘

[@carl_oak]

Hello Katerina, just found your channel. Really enjoyed your insights. Cheers

[@katerinareem]

thank you so much!! that makes me delighted to hear (:

[@ChanelChapters]

Great books

[@katerinareem]

thank you sm!

[@bookwizard23]

check out the Less Than Zero movie with RDJ, I just watched it recently and it’s a great adaptation

[@katerinareem]

I wasn't sure on how the film adaptation was but glad to hear it's good! I'll add it to my list to watch, thank you!

[@asadxo]

Have you read "The Trio" by Johanna Hardman, I think you'll really like it

[@user_boredandtired]

I'm really loving your channel!! I was wondering if you've ever checked out 'Billy-Ray Belcourt'. He's a Cree, Canadian, queer author and I recently read 'A minor chorus' and 'codependance'. Maybe you'd enjoy his work

[@katerinareem]

ooo never heard of that author, but thank you sm for the recommendation I'll definitely check them out!

[@mauranepieters6529]

Jacqueline Harpman is Belgian, not French!

[@katerinareem]

whilst the author is indeed belgian, the novel itself was originally published in french under the name 'moi qui n'ai pas connu les hommes'

[@mauranepieters6529]

@@katerinareem yes, but that doesn't make it a 'French Dystopian'

[@katerinareem]

@@mauranepieters6529 just done some googling and I apologise - I see that the book was published in belgium, thanks for flagging this and correcting me!

[@carl_oak]

I believe the confusion was because they also speak French in Belgium? Great book!