22 books i want to read in 2022 from my physical tbr

[@laurencisneros1144]

For anyone interested in reading A Little Life please please PLEASE look up the trigger warnings because there are MANY! It’s definitely not one to recommend unless you’re mentally stable and capable of reading it as it contains everything from sexual abuse to torture and loss so please do your research before you decide to pick it up 🙏🏽🥺😣

[@user-qu8zs7vs1x]

I so wish booktubers would stop recommending it. I know so many people who tried reading it because of how "cool" it sounds to read it, but were then unable to finish it and had mental health consequences because of it. I find it reckless for people to keep talking about it without saying that it is a book that can be so damaging for most people.

[@laurencisneros1144]

@@user-qu8zs7vs1x I agree! I've seen it making the rounds on Booktube and Booktok and "books that made me cry" or "sad books to recommend" and people here raving about how sad it made them but I feel it's not enough emphasis. This book is very very heavy and triggering and I really wish people would consider that more when talking about this book. All they say is that it's sad but they don't go into TW or that it's not a book to be lightly recommending. Like at least mention it's not for those who struggle mentally because it can really send someone off the deep end.

[@claireloueeez]

I really want to get to Jade City this year too I’ve heard so many good things ☺️

[@exploringmegan]

Me too! Reading all three books is a decently big undertaking though. They're pretty long.

[@TerraMichelle_]

I will never stop screeching about how amazing Black Sun was to me. That book snatched my wig off in the middle of the street during rush hour traffic and I couldn’t even be mad. And honestly, Rebecca Roanhorse can just have the wig. She deserves it. I’m hoping to read most of these as well as A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers, Jade Fire Gold by June CL Tan, The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois by Honorée Jeffers, The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter, The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon, and Monday’s Not Coming by Tiffany D Jackson.

[@eliotopian]

Omg what if she sees this and does an interview with a random wig all askew on her head for book 2 and says “oh… this? I got it from someone in traffic. She said I could keep it”. Totally random daydream I just had. Thought I’d share. Lol!

[@Nf-fq5xd]

YES Circe!! I saw last year everyone loved song of Achilles - but Song of Achilles was 3.5⭐️ for me and Circe was a 5⭐️ - it’s so good 😭

[@micaitlyn04]

Yes same for me I loved Circe so much more! I want to read it again!

[@Skluffy101]

Raybearer is SO GOOD. There’s some twists and turns I wasn’t expecting, and the world building is beautiful. Reading the sequel now and loving it

[@brenndasouzaa]

I really recommend the audiobook for Circe, the voice actress is so good, such a smooth voice. The whole Green Bone saga is fucking amazing! By far my favorite fantasy series that I read last year, the last book broke my heart.

[@jjeessiccaarr]

A Little Life has such amazing writing but it’s definitely hard to get through because of the content but i definitely think it’s one of the best books I’ve read in a while

[@genregarden]

I LOVED Instructions for Dancing!!! Five stars! In my opinion, it was worlds better than her other books. 💞

[@juneyokakul]

Omg City of Brass! I stopped reading it a hundred pages in as well and then picked it up again almost a year later because I set my goal last year to finish all the books that I’ve started. It’s so much better later in the book. Please continue because I think you’ll love it. The second book is also a lot better and it’s such a page turner. I’m reading the third book now, so epic!! I love the culture and the world so much I don’t want it to end.

[@anuja.deshpande]

I had a similar experience with City of Brass but it turned out to be a really unique, intriguing fantasy. I loved the first two books and am planning to read the third one soon! Instructions for Dancing was my first romance in a long time and it was so good!

[@reecha994]

I keep seeing booktubers and bookstagramers talk about Circe and The Song of Achilles so I'm hoping to read both of those in 2022!

[@mnlxlover00]

The City of Brass, Circe, and A Little Life are all on my tbr for 2022. I'm really excited for 2022, and am looking forward to all of the books that I'm going to read this year. Great video - as always - Jananie! 🥰❤

[@clareseymour6227]

So many of these are on my TBR too! I read Circe and Dial A For Aunties last year and LOVED both! I found Dial A For Aunties to be such a fun summer travel book and had the best time with it. And Circe was just so unique and wonderful. Enjoy!!❤️

[@littlefootreader]

I feel like you are showing my TBR too!! Most of these are books that have also had a home on my shelves that I keep meaning to read!!

[@liesdevadder1453]

I read the fifth season recently and I really loved it, did not dissapoint! Can't wait to continue the series. Also really intrigued by The City of Brass so I may read that soon!

[@badfaith4u]

Good luck with your TBR 📚 Your videos always give such amazing recommendations.

[@eliotopian]

Serapio!!! Black sun was so fun! And the setting was just freaking amazing! So nice to read a high fantasy that doesn’t feel like Merlin about to pop up at any moment!

[@danal.131j.3]

I am so happy I found your page and I joined your book club. I’m excited especially because I love Book of the month club

[@meganjane9838]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one that hasn’t read Circe yet thank you this is reassuring!

[@ReadingwithTatiana]

Great TBR and will definitely be adding some to my list for 2022!

[@tam8270]

Yesss I really hope you read City of Brass!! It's the best adult fantasy I've ever read! I The first time I read the book Ali's chapters didn't grip me either until midway, but on my rereads they're my favorite. So profound and so politically juicy/heavy. Black Sun is high on my list for this year!

[@JessietheSleepyKoala]

Jade War is on my physical tbr as well - hopefully I can get to it soon! She Who Became the Sun is another one I would really like to get to this year. I did like To Sleep In A Sea of Stars but it wasn’t my favourite. There were some choices made that felt a bit redundant and others that I flat out did not like. The ending is divisive with some people liking it and some people not (I didn’t quite like it). Overall it was a good book and worth the read but didn’t live up to my expectations of where I wanted it to be.

[@JackalopeHope]

Circe, Jade City, and Gods of Jade & Shadow are all so good! Some of my all-time favorites 🤩 I'm hoping to get to the rest of the Green Bone Saga this year, and She Who Became the Sun as well!

[@VrieChica078]

I absolutely love Circe and Raybearer! Circe was one of my top books of 2020 (I am in the minority of people who liked Circe more than Song of Achilles), and Raybearer and Redemptor were 2 of my top books in 2021. I highly recommend both of them ❤️

[@sustainareader214]

so excited for you to read Fifth Season, it's so so good!!

[@Nao_Craft]

I can’t wait to read Black Sun! I put it in my TBR purely for that gorgeous cover, and now I’m even more excited to read it! I really loved To Sleep in a Sea of Stars. It took me 5 months, with a few breaks, but I never got confused when I picked it back up. Even though it’s a first in the series, I’m fine leaving it after this book and pretending the story finished there. A for Aunties is also on my physical TBR and I’m psyched to read it in Feb. Thanks for another great video!

[@maria.is.reading]

I absolutely loved the City of Brass as well as the sequel (i haven't read the last one yet)! Exited to hear your thoughts when you pick it up. 🥰

[@jules.mp3]

I CANNOT WAIT FOR YOU TO READ JADE CITY!!! The series is such a masterpiece.

[@ybell10]

I love the Name Of the Wind!

[@donnatipaldo6852]

I read Circe last year and really loved it. I think since you liked Kaikeyi you would like it. They are both kinda slower paced, about a vilified characters life. I’m only halfway through Kaikeyi so I don’t know how the endings compare, but I would say they have similar vibes.

[@rebeccafrisch3401]

Would you ever consider creating a video about how to film a book review? My high school students will be doing a “Book Talk” assignment soon, and I’ve been thinking about showing them some clips from my favorite Booktubers.

[@ghna2226]

I have read the “dial A for aunties”. I have to say, I don’t normally read romance and I think this is the third romance book I read. It was really enjoyable and not heavy on romance. I really recommend listening to audiobook for it. By the end of the book, the question on my mind was: HOW!!!! Somethings that happen in this book, and how they are resolved are not how they are dealt with in real life 😂🤣🤣

[@guidecfk]

omg yes! dial a for aunties was one of the best books i read last year it is so fun!!! Also i'm currently reading gearbreakers and its pretty good so far, I haven't read iron widow yet so i can't compare the two though.

[@cleojohnson6515]

Greenbone saga is AMAZING, favorite thing i’ve read in so long

[@KLC228]

Good luck getting to these!

[@sandrapandalesque8903]

I read Circe via audiobook and almost dnf-ed it bcs it was so slow to start with. For me as soon as she got to her island it really took off/took me in - 5 stars. I have the same problem with getting into Song of Achilles though. But I think maybe it's just madelline miller's style... And I have to push through and will be rewarded in the end :) good luck with your tbr Jananie, thanks for sharing!

[@nandinirao1205]

I really wanna read Graceling, Daughter of the Deep, Gilded Wolves and Strange the Dreamer, and The Inheritance Games!. I want to get to these sooooooo bad

[@caitlyn.m.t9618]

I want to read A Little Life too, and partly why I haven't started it is because I am currently reading 12 books and I really don't want to increase that number. Also there are a few books I really want to begin like A Psalm of Storm and Silence, The Priory of the Orange Tree, The Price of Salt and more. I hope you end up loving it though.

[@swarajoshi1889]

Instructions for Dancing is one of the best book written by Nicola Yoon although personally I like sun is also a star much more than Instruction for dancing

[@kennedyslibrary7285]

I’m excited to read Dial A for Aunties as well! The other 21 books I want to read this year are in the first video on my channel! :)

[@serenabell6545]

I read "We Are Not Free" last year, it was very good-- definitely powerful, and heartbreaking too

[@kyeoptawerk93ah]

i just checked out the audiobook for raybearer from my library! very excited about listening to it

[@brandi.jenaeee]

I love conversations with friends by sally Rooney it was a good read but I was also a teen when I read it

[@feylights166]

Green Bone saga was really good! My physical TBR priorities are finishing three series I have started but not finished, namely, Valdemar Chronicles and Shadowhunter Chronicles, and the Trials of Apollo. I also have a couple nonfiction books on Japan I want to read, and hopefully read the Raven Cycle, Dreamers, and Ember in the Ashes. I DNFed the Inheritance Cycle after book two. I hated Paolini's portrayal of the elves, and Eragon (the character) drove me nuts lol. I love elves and dragons, and I enjoyed the first book, but the second one turned me off.

[@daliasgarden666]

i LOVED the midnight lie omg

[@isabellaheitzinger9838]

the midnight lie is truly amazing

[@GwenM98]

Dial A for aunties, A little life & Normal people are on my "22 for 2022" list too! I also felt this challenge to be pretty realistic for me, like you said, it's about 2 books per month. It might also be a good motivation to make my reading list a bit more diverse, and I hope it'll prevent reading slumps as this is giving me a goal to work towards. I've read Instructions for Dancing and The anthropocene reviewed from your list, and I genuinely hope you will like The anthropocene reviewed better than I did. I just couldn't get into it, I liked some chapters, but the overall style just didn't fit me. I loved Instructions for Dancing though, it was such a sweet book! Definitely keep that one for when you need a soft and short read

[@crystall8632]

For me, I liked the sequels to Daevabad trilogy and the Green Bone saga more than the first books! So if you don’t super love the first ones I recommend still reading the rest because they’re excellent and some of my favorites I read in 2021!

[@StudioLindsay]

I’m reading Jade City right now. It’s so good!

[@emmawierink8797]

Dial A for aunties is sooooo good. I absolutely loved it and it was hilarious! I finished in like a couple of days

[@LA-tl2tw]

A Little Life really was an unique read, it literally drained my energy but I’m really glad that I read it. It definitely is a heavy read so really take your time to read it! I really don’t know how to describe it but it was like watching a Timelapse of a strangers life but so intense especially because it is totally realistic and just imagining that there are people out there, that probably experienced that same tragedy in life just makes it so much more heartbreaking. I don’t regret reading it and now that I look back, I’m glad that a did it, but I would never reread it. I hope u enjoy it :)

[@TheEmzies]

I remember enjoying Sally Rooney but I don't remember anything about them. There's a lot of hype around Rooney that gives the impression they're more impressive than they are - but they're easy, enjoyable reads

[@shimmersiren]

I want to focus on series than stand alones. So I think I will read various book series this year. But I have some stand alones in my 2022 TBR. The Maid Station Eleven Hangwoman Kaikeyi (I learned about this book because of your last video and waiting for its release 😍) Ulysses Cloud Cuckoo Land Song of Achilles

[@jussXjazzyXjay]

I. LOVED. CIRCE! I liked it better than Song of Achilles if I'm being honest. I listened to both on audiobook and Circe I actually got the physical because I enjoyed it so much

[@centenoj85]

Amazing books and content. Salute and be blessed

[@louisity]

Some literary fiction books don't have quotation marks. Another example of which is Toxicology by Jessica Hagedorn. If you are looking for an author with Filipino descent (she's mixed), then feel free to check out Jessica Hagedorn.

[@ninalivermore2647]

OMG you MUST read Circe. one of my favorites.

[@ashsreadingjourney5062]

I highly recommend the audiobook for Circe, it is so good

[@whitedaylilies]

I’m about 200 pages into To Sleep in A Sea of Stars and the writing and world is as good if not better than Inheritance Cycle! I’m loving it so far!!

[@HappyEugie]

gearbreakers was an interesting read! i really enjoyed the writing style, and the characters are all vibrant. i had some trouble with the plot, though. it moved a bit slowly, and a big portion of it is actually the training arc. still, it didn't take me long to finish it, and I think it's because i really came to care about the characters. overall, a cool read!

[@thequirkykate1781]

I just grabbed Jade City on my Kindle this week! I have been hearing amazing things so when I saw it was on sale for $2.99 I couldn't help myself!

[@LifeasMonae]

It is insane that we both stopped at 125 pages in city of brass! Maybe its a sign to try the buddy read again later this year. 😭😭

[@LifeasMonae]

I bought version zero as soon as it came out but haven’t picked it up yet

[@HappyEugie]

i highly recommend listening to the audiobook of The Anthropocene Reviewed! it has a few extra chapters that, I felt, really tied the entire book together.

[@gertanielbook7256]

Hello, good books. I have the same situation with Patrick Rothfuss I can't start reading because I am afraid that he never finish this story 😀 I am still waiting next book of game of throne...

[@LiesAreCreativeTruth]

I've read Gearbreakers! I thought it was fun - the writing style and serious tone weren't my favorite things, but I liked the characters and the sapphic romance. I didn't think it was completely outstanding, but still a solid debut novel. A lot of it came down to personal preference so I think it could still be a favorite for other people! Also I LOVED the Anthropocene Reviewed!!! So hopeful and I love John Green's authorial voice - if you love Vlogbrothers I think you'll love the book too, and I can't wait to hear what you think!

[@leoraaileen]

Fifth season and jade city are both on my list too!! I got an arc for gear breakers and then proceeded to forget to pick it up….. 😩🤡

[@euie123]

anthropocene reviewed is so good!!!

[@lottasnook]

I still have to read so many John Green books. Thinking of doing a John Green readathon 🤣

[@jadenrae7028]

I was just wondering if you think you could read the song of Achilles without any knowledge of Greek mythology I’ve heard a lot about it and it sounds good but I don’t know much about Greek mythology

[@parth2302.]

Yes you can. Madeline miller introduces the characters to you as if you’re meeting them for the first time, and I certainly didn’t feel like I had to have had some knowledge of Greek myth before picking up TSOA. It’s wonderfully written and one of my favs of 2021, so I’d highly recommend picking it up without any inhibitions !

[@jadenrae7028]

@@parth2302. ok thank you

[@shenbagachella1041]

U can, but i used to make a note of the names and create links with other characters and had to Google a bit for my understanding. loved the experience it gave me an opportunity to learn abt Greek mythology

[@jadenrae7028]

@@shenbagachella1041 Ok thank you I’m currently reading another series but I really want to get to this one soon

[@shenbagachella1041]

@@jadenrae7028 May I know what you are currently reading?? Just curious 😊

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I’ve heard amazing things about she who became the sun - I want to read it so badly!!

[@catherinefenquist5022]

Oooh Gearbreakers sounds so good!

[@hannahkihulo2180]

I've also had the fifth season on my shelf for a while and have been putting off reading it so im forcing myself this year

[@wiktoria5992]

Oh, please, you have to read Gods of Jade and Shadow. I just know that you're going to love it! I have a feeling that you're also going to enjoy Circe. Personally, I found the beginning a little bit slow, I needed time to get into the story, but once I did, I was hooked! Good luck with your TBR!

[@mamabear_books1417]

"To sleep in a sea of stars" is very much adult and much darker in the real life aspect then his earlier series. I LOVED IT SO SO MUCH

[@lari3197]

please make a vlog reading A little life i would like to see your reaction throughout the book

[@angelaholmes8888]

I read the name of the wind years I absolutely hated it I hope you will have a better time reading it She who became the sun is good but a slow read

[@JennaThePanda]

Omg I thought I was the only person who hated the name of the wind, everyone gushes over it but I couldn’t stand it

[@exploringmegan]

I also want to read the Sally Rooney collection, even though I've never read anything by her, since I've heard great things. I want to do the same thing with Colleen Hoover and Christina Lauren. I've heard great things about them, but I've yet to read anything by them.

[@amandadelaney4789]

I was one of the first in line for Paolini’s new book...and it sat on my shelf for a year. I was so afraid it would be not as great as I hoped, or wouldn’t have the profound effect the “Inheritance Cycle” had for me. It was GREAT! He really did his research, literally picking scientists minds for almost nine years just for this book. I really got a good grasp of the story within the first forty pages, given it has 800-ish, that’s not bad! It has a few flaws but really, it is detailed, and even includes a full scale war. He really puts the image of galaxy travel into view, and I appreciated it. Hope you enjoy!!

[@addiyahmichelin1473]

Can we see a reading vlog on ray bear

[@mckaylak7933]

Normal people is incredibleeee😍 highly recommend following along with the audiobook! It makes it much easier to understand who is speaking😊

[@Lanaxparillaxwife]

I’m also a mood reader

[@ashley.ayyirie]

Hey. Would love if you listed the books in description / comment

[@tiffanyhampton6061]

You are so pretty 🥰🥰

[@ruchitaneja4014]

Love your name

[@Qualsiasicosa236]

I recommend the fantasy series of Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation and heaven official’s blessing, they are historical fantasies with lgbt themes and chinese culture, they are masterpieces❤️😍

[@abbeyroche2983]

I read Instructions for Dancing and it was just okay for me, I really didn’t like the main character until about 40% of the way through and I thought there were going to be more dance moments!!!!! Not enough dance moments!

[@katescott6931]

I’m not a Sally Rooney fan! I’ve only read Normal People and HATED it. Miscommunication is my least favorite trope and she takes it to a whole new level.

[@user-qu8zs7vs1x]

Agreed! Her books are awful. Surprisingly I liked the TV series for Normal People, which just goes to show that good screenwriters and good actors can take trash and turn it into gold.

[@antonia.d.m]

Gearbreakers was one of my most disappointing reads of 2021. It made me so sad because I was so excited about the concept when I heard about it on your channel. Ultimately I thought the plot felt really directionless and the characters felt very flat to me. I hope you have a better time with it than I did!

[@eliotopian]

Circe: that beginning was so slow and I just hated her character. I almost feel like it could have been cut down to an in chapter flash back of 2 pages to get that beginning knocked out faster and give you the tiny bit of background you need to carry thru the book.

[@Self.help.prodigy_HQ]

It’s so weird to me when she says “When I went to University” 😂😅 I guess that’s a Canadian thing cause everyone I know in America just says they “went to college” it’s funny how diction switches all around the world.

[@liliiasl]

Sally Rooney just needs time to get used to, and then it becomes one of your favourite novels 🤷🏻‍♀️🌚

[@user-qu8zs7vs1x]

Me, reading this knowing that I have intensely hated every single Rooney book: 😬

[@liliiasl]

@@user-qu8zs7vs1x everyone has their own taste 🤷‍♀️

[@angelaholmes8888]

The fifth season is great so too is the city of brass the daevabad trilogy is amazing the The midnight lie is good but not as great as the winner's trilogy the sequel to black sun comes out this year

[@heavensarchive777]

Just found this channel. interesting lol

[@linacoucou3166]

Pov: you saw this video uploaded 22 hours ago 😊

[@rae2488]

💛💛💛

[@robottalks7312]

Are you from Sri Lanka, you have a beautiful name, in Sinhala it means mother earth

[@jolynnwhite7946]

📕📕📕📚📚🏳️‍🌈👌🏾😍🧕🏿

[@eliotopian]

Oh no! Yer reading the city we became BEFORE fifth season?! If you don’t like the city we became… the fifth season seriously feels like an entirely different better author wrote it… don’t give up on NKJ! Lol