Top 10 Popular Books I’ve Never Read | Harry Potter, John Green & More! | Epic Reads

[@kshirley58]

Harry Potter will change your life.. for the better. Trust me. Read them. Now.

[@sashat.1820]

Kelly Shirley truuuuuu

[@niamhsheedy8106]

so true I didn't read it until I was 12 and it basically changed my life it's so good and just magical!

[@kaylaaa1147]

Kelly Shirley yes I'm in the middle of the fourth book right now and I have loved all the books so far

[@leyo6056]

I totally agree! c:

[@dominic20]

mmmmmmmmmmmm.... not necessarily?? I didnt read them until I was 18 (yup an adult - so Im more objective then all y'all nostalgia kids) and it, despite what all my friends said, DID NOT change my life. I certainly respect elements of Rowling's writing, but its not really a big deal unless youre a kid.

[@stacyplays]

Harry Potter was never "done" Margot. I love you, but you need to read it. Come to my cabin for a week, my mom and are are going to read them all and then marathon all the movies this winter.

[@Annie-cr5ms]

stacyplays I want to do that this weekend…read all the HP books, and then have a movie marathon of that… (Bellatrix is awesome!)

[@copycatkiller556]

stacyplays I never knew you're also a booknerd. I LOVE YOU MORE NOW

[@jptheastronaut7480]

i havent read it too. but i watched all the movies tho.

[@Annie-cr5ms]

BLANK WHITE SCREEN you HAVE to read the books XD

[@margotwood]

See??? This is how little I know about Harry P. I would TOTALLY go to your cabin!!!!!

[@margotwood]

Thank you all for not unsubscribing and coming at me with torches and pitch forks. I AM GOING TO READ HARRY POTTER OVER THANKSGIVING!! I'll be live tweeting my experience and will do a follow up video! I can't wait to finally know what Dementors are...but assuming my sisters called me that I'm assuming they are something quite bad.

[@meganwalkowicz4235]

I just started reading HP last month. I've made it through 2 books. I didn't start really reading until Hunger Games, either. So, this just wasn't a priority to me. NOW, I'm reading it. And it is about time...

[@purplejiav2000]

Margot Wood You're not alone😂

[@eolhcsmith1726]

Read them all then watch the movies!!!!!!

[@katyounotbooks190]

Margot Wood I honestly hadn't read Harry Potter until I was out of highschool, but I love it now :)

[@patax144]

I have just read the first book, and I read it in french, because I just wanted to do something weird about reading Harry Potter is just so popular that I wanted to make the experience unique for me so I`ll just read the entire series in french

[@tatsounaki]

She described the Harry Potter series as "happy and hopeful". Ha.

[@tatsounaki]

I just laughed so hard I fell out of my chair, and after falling on the ground I started crying.

[@Acrylara]

Yeah. Totally didn't hurt my feelings to se everybody DIE

[@hinatatobio1085]

Lol * looks back on the time i had a slump for 6 months bc *SPOILER ALERT* sirius died *

[@ellakernsup]

Yeah that’s not true

[@dashboard7006]

@@tatsounaki TOTALLY 😂

[@sophiemontecalvo7503]

Okay, honest opinion all Potterheads - Who was shouting at the computer during the whole Harry Potter part? "RAVENCLAW!" "NINE AND THREE QUARTERS!" "TROLLEY!" "NINE! NINE AND THREE QUARTERS!" Gah.

[@rearksstyles1913]

mee

[@NilaR93]

Also love how she blanked in Ravenclaw, but she knew about Mandrakes hahah

[@drmoin8532]

Meeeeeeeee omg

[@dashboard7006]

Yeah...me...but it's her choice of reading,y'know?....but still I totally love Harry Potter and I'm totally a Potter head....but still....you get what I mean....

[@anna--emilia]

I know everyone is saying this but I wish I could read the HP books for the first time without knowing anything. Just do it!!

[@charlottesreadsthings211]

I wish it was possible to wipe your memory of certain books so you can experience them again for the first time.

[@bazilahnasyran5584]

obliviate!

[@BreSinging]

Charlottesreadsthings oh my gosh. I say this all the time. Lol

[@evenstar1020]

Ditto :-)

[@Rockblue01]

Margot: "I've never read Twilight..." Me: "You don't need to..."

[@lightquest2]

1. REEAD HARRY POTTER 2. Read City of Bones 3. Read Fangirl Etc

[@dashboard7006]

Yeah....I haven't YET read mortal instruments or other shadow hunters books....so....I don't know if it'll be good....but I think it will be....please tell me about them....I have no idea to read it or nor or it's worth reading....help meee!!!!

[@dashboard7006]

@Chelsea Rose ok two misunderstandings.....first off,I'm NOT a dude...not that I expect you to know,but still....secondly,mortal instruments is series of book of Shadow hunters itself....I suspect you haven't read the rest of series of shadow hunters....I have....but thanks for the reply...

[@dashboard7006]

@Chelsea Rose and if you have any other suggestions of books you're so much welcome to share it...thank you...

[@dashboard7006]

@Chelsea Rose and btw I saw you posts in your channel and it's amazing.

[@dashboard7006]

@Chelsea Rose glad😀

[@tonileeslife8612]

Please read Harry Potter!!!!

[@tonileeslife8612]

I haven't read the Hunger Games...shame. ☹️️☹️️

[@TheFantasylover96]

+Tonilee Rowe read it, it'll change you

[@tonileeslife8612]

TheFantasylover96 challenge excepted

[@fourmindspresszx4836]

Tonilee Rowe Please checkout fourmindspress: *G.U.I.L.T* . We are a forum for stories, streams of consciousness and expression. Give us half a chance to inspire this obsession 😊

[@alyreadsbooks7560]

PLEASE READ THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS!!!!! PLEASE!PLEASE!!! DON'T WORRY ABOUT TWILIGHT!!! You should read John Green too. But, above all, READ THE HARRY POTTER SERIES!!!!! FREAKING READ IT!!! IT'S A BOOK NERD'S RITE OF PASSAGE!!!! I know you haven't, but you literally have to. YOU LITERALLY HAVE TO!!! IT'S MY LOVE! IT'S THE BEST FANDOM! NEVILLE LONGBOTTOM IS THE BEST, and I'M A HUFFLEPUFF AND PROUD

[@alyreadsbooks7560]

OMG I'M SO EXCITED YOU ARE READING IT

[@thefireheart7283]

Peace no hate I haven't even finished HP xD

[@Lewiiiss]

I'm here JUST for the MORTAL INSTRUMENTS, one year later, but you have to read it.

[@analuisaconstantinodossant7986]

Really, I do love you... BUT YOU NEED TO READ those BOOKS! If you read Harry Potter and The Immortals Instruments, you're going to love it. Trust me!

[@analuisaconstantinodossant7986]

BTW: Never read Gayle #ShameOnMe

[@margotwood]

I promise I'll read them!

[@vitoriadias1903]

Ana Luisa Constantino Mortal*

[@shivanginamdeo4965]

True... But we'll that would be mortal instruments not immortal...😊

[@anastasiae3617]

My friend from school also thinks I'm a very strange book nerd because I have never read Harry Potter. You are not alone Margot.

[@sophiee.elliee]

I read the first one and enjoyed ig but didn't like the second one

[@Kaylin1357]

Your knowledge of Harry Potter makes me sad😢

[@percypotter5793]

Me to

[@brendalady4]

I'm with you on the Harry Potter books, I've just recently started reading them. Barely lol. Currently stuck on the 4th one but really good ☺️

[@brendalady4]

By the way, I've never read The Mortal Instruments either lol #noshame

[@brendalady4]

There's just too many books to read 😱

[@erikamarie1801]

Brenda V. I started reading the first book of the mortal instruments but i haven't gotten to finishing it yet though

[@erikamarie1801]

But i will get to reading it by summer probably

[@askthehaters]

you're not missing anything, they aren't that good

[@emmapyper3347]

For some reason I always thought Gayle Forman was a man...now I feel stupid.

[@fabi3209]

Same

[@Anjali-pd1vj]

The Original Waffle same here

[@kendrawest02]

The Original Waffle don't feel that bad, I just now found this out by reading your comment 😂

[@rulisastra]

Not the only one

[@rachelhwang03]

The top three emojis I felt during this video: 😱😵🔪

[@celiamartincarretie8854]

:')))

[@margotwood]

I KNOWWWWWW I'M SORRYYYYYY

[@musclestudios6620]

+Margot Wood It's ok! You still have time! :)

[@HannahRanita]

Margot Wood Read Harry Potter You'll fly through the books You'll love it and ask yourself why you hadn't read it earlier HAHAHA

[@fourmindspresszx4836]

Rachel Hwang 😂

[@sahmnancy]

Don't apologize for reading what you want to read. I never read most of those books. I never want to read John Green and Twilight was terrible (speaking as a writer). However, you should read Harry Potter, although the first three are the best because she stopped being edited when they took off. I tried reading some of the Shadowhunters, but they didn't grab me.

[@mirandarosso1385]

This made me feel better. I been a YA reader since middle school (now I'm in college and married) but a lot these books never peaked my interest. I wouldn't say not reading these makes you a bad book nerd it just means you may not always be into what's "popular". I'm with you girlfriend you're not alone!

[@bellalam18]

You need to read City of Bones, but you might like Clockwork Angel more...? Idk. It's Cassie's other series. My best book of 2016 was the Six of Crows duology by far. I recently read Six of Crows and it's like my new obsession now. I'm still working on Crooked Kingdom, but I can already tell it's amazing.

[@briekatt3275]

no need to feel bad, I haven't read Harry Potter either.

[@zainabfaessal937]

I totally understand why you wouldn't want to read books that give you bad feelings. I read books to make me feel better, not to make me more upset. Don't feel like you're a bad book nerd, it's just your preference.👍

[@katelynboggs1769]

Don't feel bad, Margot! We still love you. Lol. I actually haven't read six of the books on your list so I am right there with ya. Btw, I am so happy that you are reading HP!

[@thedarkshawol]

omg somehow you are lucky for not knowing anything about Harry Potter because you havent gotten spoiled so it's gonna be a really new experience , I hope you read it asap because it's really amazing. I also recommend you read TMI, and the perks of being a wallflower :)

[@ailsa3705]

I have never read the Lord of the Rings, and have only read two books of John Green, and I've never even heard of the first five you said.My top book this year is between Empire of Storms and A Court of Mist and Fury. I'm currently 100% obsessed with Sarah J Maas's books.

[@BreSinging]

This was so painful. Lol. I have a lot to say! 1. I haven't even heard of the first book on your list. 2. I read thirteen reasons why in one sitting. I don't even like books about suicide or anything. 3. Fan girl made me so warm and fuzzy inside and I couldn't put it down. 4. I was such a Twihard, it's embarrassing. I still love it, but not as much. I promise the books are a million times better. 5. John Green books are so well written, that you don't want to put them down. Read Looking for Alaska. Trust me. 6. If you're going to read any books in your life, let them be Harry Potter! I'm so excited for you. I read the first line with you and giggled. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@BreSinging]

I just realized I didn't capitalize some words. I am brain dead today!

[@ladyshkspre]

Oh bless you for admitting that about the first book on the list! I was like "What? No, she made that up, that can't be a real title!" I'd never heard of it either but now I am intrigued. May have to check it out. . .

[@rulisastra]

Twihard = Twilight?

[@sophieamalya3210]

Harry Potter is my favourite thing in the entire universe. Not book - thing. I get so passionate and overwhelmed talking about it that sometimes I almost cry when having a huge discussion whilst talking just from love! It is my home and friends and literary perfection and genius. It is beautiful, utterly beautiful, and so much deeper than it seems from the fan reactions. It changed me and has taught me so many lessons. I adore it. Please, please read it. Thank you! :) *cries*

[@elinmor89]

Before I fall is one of my favorite books and my favorite book of the author ☺

[@briannamcbride3438]

Elin Foshaug I finished Before I Fall last night!

[@florentinacalcan7247]

Hopefully faithful I have the book in my first language which is Romanian and i think the book poorly translated and i didn t get through the first chapters...:(

[@lightquest2]

My confession is I've never actually read the Hunger Games😂😬

[@adventureawaits3860]

It's actually amazing .....read it!!😊

[@supershinigami1]

How about the A Song of Ice and Fire series? Have you read that one? If not you should really read it.

[@amberoliver5444]

YOU WILL NOT REGRET THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS!!! It's the series that really got me into reading all together.

[@mika-ek2ui]

Its okay if you haven't read Fangirl, is a very long book tho. But its a good story but i prefer Eleanor and park. And on The fault in my stars when I was 9-10, It was hard to get hit by the 'feels' on such a young age through. The other John Green books are greeeaaaaat! I recommend to you 'Looking for alaska' but if you're looking for a book that isn't much sad probably 'Paper towns' If you would reply it would make my day :) much love! Xxxx

[@danil.6667]

I read Harry Potter for the first time when I was 29 and it got me shook. It's gonna be my holiday re-read series from now on!

[@emelietalledo896]

Finally, another book nerd who hasn't read Harry Potter!

[@sara_thisgirl]

Perks?! Harry Potter and then Perks. They're both really amazing and you're going to love them! The only two on the list that I personally feel like you MUST read, because I shove them down people's throats all the time! Also I haven't read any of Cassandra Clare's books either so high five! Happy reading!

[@josephconnolly4262]

I hadn't read Harry Potter until Christmas 2015 when my English teacher lent me her collection and I finished it on the last day of the following summer (I also used the Merry Christmas note she left in it as a book mark for the series). Loved it. Regarding the vote, 13 Reasons Why. When I heard about it, I needed to read it but I just could not get it, so you having it and not reading it really grinds my gears.

[@anudeepnayak7655]

So you haven't read Harry Potter?? 30 points from Epic Reads

[@LisIsInRainbows]

Harry Potter. I went through my teen years and 20's not reading Harry Potter. Just wasn't into the idea of wizards and all that jazz. I finally picked up the first book when I was 33, and it's one of the best damn decisions I've EVER MADE. It's my absolute favorite book series. It's incredible! Since reading and falling in love with this series, I've managed to convince 3 friends to give the books a go and now we all love the series. Do it do it do it.

[@maiaisabel]

I tried reading Harry Potter, I got to the third book, but its just not my thing. It just wasn't very immersive for me. Don't hate me it's just my opinion

[@janayamckeon5360]

Eeeeeep!!!! So excited to hear your reactions on HP!!!! It was the first book love of my life😍😍😍 I can't think of a better way to grab hold of some optimism during the holidays! ❤️🎉

[@shilpisharma-26]

Okay, have you read Percy Jackson series?!

[@ohsuresir8108]

Shilpi Sharma Percy Jackson 💖

[@rwaggs2623]

Harry Potter. Is a vote really necessary? I've never read any Brian Sanderson nor have I read Cassandra Clare, nor Sarah J. Maas. I know. But they keep coming out with more and I'm tired of publishers changing the look & size during a series, so I'm waiting until they're done before buying any. I like my library to be neat.

[@alydiest2003]

Robin Wagganer you mean BRANDON Sanderson?

[@rwaggs2623]

Yes - Brandon Sanderson. Brandon. Good catch!

[@annabonaparte7530]

Sarah J Maas and Cassandra Clare are so so good!

[@rwaggs2623]

I have a few of each of their books Anna Bonaparte I just haven't gotten to them yet. I'm a slow reader so I'm forever behind.

[@annabonaparte7530]

I know what you mean... so many books, so little time

[@EireHooper]

*coughs* Maggie Smith, Professor McGonagall... 4 Words... Read Those Books, Now.

[@NvrLseHope]

I had never read or seen Harry Potter until last month (I'm 21 years old) and I am now obsessed! I was in the same boat as you, just needed to take my mind off of stuff and I'm so glad I did! You'll love it. Read Harry Potter!

[@WithWynn]

People will kill me over this, but I think John Green's books and Harry Potter are kind of overrated. I've read Paper Towns by John Green and even though it's quite exciting and a very fun read, I'm not really a big fan of it. And I've read like, ALL of the HP books (except 4 and 5) and my thoughts about them are quite natural. I don't hate them, but I also don't love them that much. I think they're great and the world building is amazing, but the characters are quite bland to me. I do know that I'm a Ravenclaw, and have a Bloodhound as my patronus. I also get sorted into thunderbird as my Ilvermony house. I follow every HP news, but I never feel too much connections to them as most people do. But The Mortal Instruments series are among my favorites, you should read them! heheh, I know my comment sounded soooo biased. But if you have any John Green recommendation, tell me, maybe I'll give them a try

[@Nikki-sb7pf]

Agreed

[@WafflessGaming]

wynne lamounta Wait why would you read books 6 and 7 if you haven't read 4 and 5? Or did I misunderstand lol

[@incoherent23-77]

I thought you were being sarcastic with the harry potter ome💀

[@paolopanlaqui9887]

Omg I feel you Margot! I haven't read most of them except for Before I Fall, Gayle Foreman books and John Green books. Don't worry, you're not the only one 😊

[@wostormsoccer]

Damn.. Haven't read Harry Potter? That hurts the soul

[@sanaaziz5251]

I just started watching your videos yesterday and already loving it. And I have already read very famous series that I came to know that they are that famous. 😁 I thought I am the only crazy one here but glad to know that they are other people having same craze for books as me. Stay blessed

[@kath_reads]

I'm a late-bloomer too. You should definitely pick the HP series, i still have to read the last 3 books though. :D I haven't read TMI and Twilight series.

[@margotwood]

Yay for being both late bloomers!

[@suchitadasgupta1615]

WOW FINALLY SOMEONE LIKE ME!! I HAVEN'T READ TMI SERIES EITHER AND I AM YET TO FINISH THE LAST 3 BOOKS IN THE HP SERIES. *high five late bloomer*

[@rulisastra]

I promise Twilight book is better than movie

[@lainaquintanilla6243]

It is totally okay if you have not read any of these books because I have not reading popular series such as Throne of Glass or ACOTAR. But I plan on reading them very soon.

[@Sherlika_Gregori]

well, I never read any of the Harry Potter books and I'm British.

[@AnneSmart1]

Some of the best books I've read this year are probably: - The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson - The Wrath & The Dawn by Renée Ahdieh - ACOMAF and EoS by Sarah J. Maas - The Winner's Kiss by Marie Rutkoski - Ready Player One by Ernest Cline - Rebel Of The Sands by Alwyn Hamilton - I'll Give You The Sun by Jandy Nelson - Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge

[@emmacoppe6290]

I haven't read : Harry Potter - Mortal Instruments - Divergent and Twilight .... 😥😥 And I kinda don't even want to because I've lost interest 😐😐😐

[@becca8132]

These are all my favourite books. You don't have to read them but you won't regret it (Except twilight. People have mixed opinions on it. I personally like it)

[@gracemangum]

No shame, Margot! I'm curious how many of these books you've read in the 2 years since this video was posted. I'm writing this as I watch the video and I *gasped* about Gayle Forman, only because Just One Day (and also Just One Year) is my favorite book (possibly of all time!) It is certainly worth the read, your 19-year-old self will thank you.

[@MaeWoodland]

With the last four my jaw literally dropped.

[@ellieshuert2555]

I would highly recommend tfios when you feel ready, but Harry Potter is a must. You won't regret it. I like reading them over Christmas.

[@freyahadgett9617]

I've never read Harry Potter or Percy Jackson😶😂

[@ohsuresir8108]

Freya H READ PERCY JACKSON!

[@katspring1001]

Freya H REAAAADDD PERCY JACKSON... you will love the books.

[@purpleduckybryn]

I’ve never read Percy Jackson before and I’m planning to so I can’t tell you anything about that but TEAD HARRY POTTER I SWEAR IT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Also, DO NOT WATCH THE MOVIES FIRST. I think that’s pretty clear for literally everybody, but DO NOT. Especially for Harry Potter.

[@HelenRiggiBrumfield]

I used to be surprised about people not reading Harry Potter, but then I realized, I'm older, and I read them as they came out! I think that makes a difference somehow! Waiting in line at midnight for the releases, makes it more exciting! I still think you are cool ;)

[@myribstellmesheslying]

I haven't read both The Hunger Games and devergent trilogies. Haha.

[@kritijalan1313]

u need to read THE HUNGER GAMES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! your sincerly crazy fan

[@patax144]

John Peter Martinez Tolio I read divergent and a part of the first hunger games book didn't really grabbed me enough to read it all and I am not into dystopian sagas so

[@Acrylara]

Same. Cause I saw the films and already know the story because of that. So I have no desire to read it

[@layanbarakat8385]

same

[@madisoncurtis1986]

Dude there is 4 in the divergent series

[@KrystalG367]

Hello ! I'm not finish to read Harry Potter too! So in no particulary order my top 10 favorites books I think are : Outlander serie, The lunar chronicles serie, Twilight serie, Hunger games serie, Americanah, His dark materials serie, Boys don't cry, Maybe someday, All souls serie, and Under the dome....

[@alyssatrujillo181]

MARGOT UNDER CITY OF HEAVENLY FIRE'S DUST JACKET IT'S A SPOILER WHY DID YOU SHOW IT

[@alyssatrujillo181]

you probably don't know how it could be a spoiler just read the books

[@margotwood]

HOW WAS I SUPPOSED TO KNOW THAT I'VE NEVER READ THEM!!!!

[@Pipeblau]

what was the spoiler? I've read the books but I didn't saw anything spoilery in the jacket. it's just the characters looking badass

[@alyssatrujillo181]

i won't tell you, margot hasn't read it just look at the jacket again and think

[@adadibor766]

Also speaking of "Until I Die" which you said in the final moments of this video! That is a great book series I read this year! Favorite book I've read this year so far though is definitely A Court of Mist and Fury! I've bought Three Dark Crowns, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (I know, I've never read it), the Thousandth Floor, Replica, and The Chemist! So we'll see if one of them changes what my favorite book of 2016 is. Loving Three Dark Crowns right now though, so good so far!

[@sophiemontecalvo7503]

I became so personally insulted when you said you never read Gayle Forman. If I Stay is amazing!!! Although the sequel was really bad, I felt...

[@rulisastra]

I know how you feel

[@joyajacksonchasediangelo5524]

Top 10 books of 2016: 1) Queen of Shadows, The Assassin's Blade and Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas(they are just going to be included as one) 2) The One Thing by Marci Lynn Curtis 3) Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo 4) A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas 5)The Selection trilogy by Kiera Cass 6) Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer 7) The Fault in Our Stars 8)Court of Fives by Kate Elliott 9) Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard 10) Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare

[@jadeinforteau]

WHO ARE YOU

[@unnamedcryptid2827]

im only on book three of mortal instruments, and other than the first and second books. i also havent read anything else by her in the mortal instruments world

[@prashastiashok372]

I HAVE NOT READ DIVERGENT ... 😥 THERE

[@margotwood]

THAT'S OKAY I STILL LOVE YOU.

[@prashastiashok372]

Hehehe... 😁😁😁

[@allaboutbooks1188]

Watching you talk about what you do know about HP made me laugh and was the best part. :) I just finished ready the first Percy Jackson book for the first time. I was on the HP train and missed Percy Jackson and figured it was finally time to read them. I also have never read any John Green or The Mortal Instruments series.

[@BooksAndJams]

Have a very Harry Christmas.

[@JackieBorelli]

as for faves of 2016, since I do theatre, I've read more plays than books this year, and am currently in love with Tennessee Williams.

[@matthewliaw926]

HARRY POTTER

[@cierrakelleykalanikelley8407]

I was recently with you on the whole harry potter, never read and never watched the movies, but I recently finished reading it and I loved the series!!! it got me into fantasy

[@curlyblue6634]

YOU NEED TO READ HARRY POTTER!

[@nancytesta-meyer5408]

All those books are on my long TBR list. After The Hunger Games and Divergent series, I couldn't handle any more emotions for a while. I've watched most of the HP movies. My oldest daughter has read all the HP books. I'm not emotionally ready for more YA fiction yet, so I feel ya.

[@rhondac.5696]

I have not read Rainbow Rowell but I own 3 of her books. I read Fault in Our Stars but have not read anymore John Green because that one ripped my heart out and then stomped on it. On a happier note..Harry Potter is an amazing series. I hope you enjoy it.

[@coloursaur]

There's only two books on this list that I haven't read, and those are The Absolutely True Diary and 13 Reasons Why. Feeling quite proud of my reading now! Would suggest out of all of the ones you haven't read yet that you should read Paper Towns - it's a very fast read and the film adaptation is adorable too.

[@askthehaters]

1. thanks for giving me some new books for my TBR I too haven't read them all. 2. you're not missing much by not reading Twilight and The Mortal Instruments. 3. Until 2 months ago i was a HP non reader as well but my boyfriend gave me the full set that comes in a trunk resembling those of the students at Hogwarts (beautiful af) and i just had to start. Trust me you will love them and you will ask yourself why you didn't start earlier with them!

[@TerriBynum]

We are SOOOOOO similar in 'books I haven't read'! I'm also in the club of readers who haven't read Harry Potter; I feel the same about this series as you do about John Green books, lol. Let me just say, although I know this vid is a month old, Before I Fall is magnificent! I also read & loved the Delirium books. It'll make you sad, but it'll make you laugh & relate, & feel happy so much more!

[@meghaaa]

Margot! You NEED to read Harry Potter! I just read it 4 months ago for the first time and I absolutely love love love them. In fact I am alreday re-reading it!! Also I haven't read any John Green or Cassandra Clare's books either. I will read it eventually one day...hopefully.

[@TheFantasylover96]

Grew up with the Harry Potter movies just started reading the books this year. I highly suggest reading The Fault in Our Stars it is sad but it's a special story and it is actually the first book I've ever cried at which makes it better for me as it gave me a whole different reading experience. If I stay was exceptionally good and I plan to read the sequel. I'm actually reading City of Heavenly Fire now and I read the others in the series back in high school and boy have I missed the humor. So yeah, any of those books are really good for you to start reading :)

[@brittanymatsen1939]

Top 10 books I read in 2016 (not in order of most enjoyed): 1. Red Queen/Glass sword 2. The Great Hunt- Wendy Higgins 3. The Trylle Trilogy- Amanda Hocking 4. Snow Like Ashes- I also read the second one and didn't enjoy it as much and I can't get past page 50 in Frost Like Night.... 5. A Court of Mist and Fury- EPIC! 6. Empire of Storms- also epic! 7. The Young Elites trilogy 8. Angelfall series 9. The Fever series- I'm on Shadowfever right now, so addicting! 10. Lady Midnight- Cassandra Clare

[@SarahAtHeart]

Well, I've only read three of the books/series/authors you mentioned (TFIOS, Fangirl, the first Twilight book), so I need to do some more reading too. I've also never read the Vampire Academy, The Selection, or Shatter Me series, or anything by Marie Lu or Laini Taylor. Someday!

[@imbibesyourlunae]

On a scale of 1 to 10 how hard do you want to cry over the holidays? Harry Potter starts off around 2, but by the end of the series it's around 20. TFiOS and Thirteen Reasons Why are pretty heart wrenching for me, but they were so good! Favorite books of 2016: The Crown Glass Sword

[@erinmooney3740]

I recommend looking for Alaska or Paper towns if you are going to pick up John Green

[@gingerfoley5319]

I feel yah Margot. I HAD to finish the Delirium series after the current events. I needed a book where people fight for love.

[@pamelaparks2900]

don't feel bad I haven't read most of these either.....going to read cassandra clare in 2017, and harry potter I read the 1st book and can't wait to continue.

[@charleslatora5750]

I have read the books once long long long time ago referring to Harry Potter of course. was going through the movies again, but order of the Phoenix DVD died. can't watch the others without watching the fifth movie and so one less book for 1 new DVD. Loved your video. I love books. My book Chase run a little different David Weber, Kalayne Price, Timothy' Zahn, Taylor Anderson, Travis S. Taylor, Larry Niven, John Ringo, Tom Kratman, Karl Edward Wagner and Rin Chupeco. That's about half of my fav authors. The newer authors.

[@bangbangbookreviews762]

I too was super late to the Harry Potter party and I started book 1 three years ago. I liked it but took a 6 month break and then began book 2. I processed to read the entire series in three weeks and it has catapulted to my favorite book/series of all time. So obviously, I think you should read Harry Potter.

[@leahheath2340]

I haven't read the Delirium series by Lauren Oliver. There I said it. Oh, my favorite books of 2016 are Crooked Kingdom, A Court of Mist and Fury, The Midnight Star, A Torch Against the Night, Half Lost by Sally Green, The Memory Book, Swarm, Empire of Storms, Aerie, and The Glass Sword!

[@Neverland-Runaway]

Lol'd at the yelled "Muggle!" part! That would've been my reaction too. And there really isn't any competition in the poll is there. ;)

[@ChrislynReadsWithPugs]

The mortal instruments series is the only book on your list that I've read! I feel a lot like you do too! People look at me like they don't know how I've gotten through life without Harry Potter! Lol oh well it will happen one day! So many books, so little time! Happy reading!

[@nerdtastic2014]

The Court of Mist and Fury, The Court of Thorns and Roses, and The Only Thing Worse Than Me is You are my top 3 books of 2016!

[@melanivega9827]

Margot you need to read The Mortal Instruments! This is the one book series I recommend to everyone I know! You would absolutely love it! This was the series that turned me into a YA fan!

[@jovanalukic3994]

The Perk of Being a Wallflower, City of Ashes, TFIOS, A Monster Calls, The Little Prince... and many more books I read in 2016

[@emmanikki8592]

Top ten books I read in 2016: Shadow Hand, Draven's Light, A World Without Princes,, Tiger Lily, Heartless (Anne Elisabeth Stengl), Moonblood, Starflower, Dragonwitch, Palace of Stone, and The Forgotten Sisters

[@iantheeleccion3663]

Harry Potter is definitely a must read! Well, HP is also the reason why I am so into fantasy up to this day so if you love that kind of genre, give those 7 books a try. It's worth it.

[@ahinaut96]

If you want a fast read (like 1-3 hour read) definitely read the first Harry Potter book and Fangirl. Their writing style is very coherent with each other that it feels like you've just spent your afternoon watching a movie. Never read any of John Green books, and the Throne of glass series ( I hate the series so I can't make myself read it)

[@MsLaurenElizabeth22]

I'm currently reading through Harry Potter. I've never read Twilight, The Hunger Games, Legend, The Grisha Trilogy, Six of Crows, I could go on and on. I working my way through my ever growing TBR. I feel like I've kind of missed the band wagon on some things. 😕

[@lissethherrera1776]

Since you mostly like happy books I would recommend paper towns I read it and I instantly loved it.

[@TheGirlInSneakers]

"Dementors. My sister used to call me that" LOL laughing so hard at that

[@oath491]

Top 8 reads of 2016 (only 8 because after 8, it gets harder to list): 8 The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury 7 Mosquitoland by David Arnold 6 The Novice and The Inquisition by Taran Matharu 5 The Crown's Game by Evelyn Skye 4 My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows 3 Morning Star by Pierce Brown 2 A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas 1 top 3 are pretty much tied but the last is Leigh Bardugo with Six of Crows and her Grisha trilogy! :)