What We Read 2023 | 75 Book Reviews!

We recap the books we read in 2023! Happy New Year to everyone!
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Books We Mentioned (Affiliate Links):
Number One is Walking by Steve Martin - amzn.to/3H84yzb
I Must Say by Martin Short - amzn.to/47kQey0
Creativity Inc by Ed Catmull - amzn.to/48zrtPU
The Lost Summers of Newport by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig and Karen White - amzn.to/3RIkvkx
Drinking Games by Sarah Levy - amzn.to/3S0BD6F
Taste by Stanley Tucci - amzn.to/48BDGUc
Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry - amzn.to/3RIm2qL
Beyond the Wand by Tom Felton - amzn.to/3RFklL0
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy - amzn.to/3NKmsMo
A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella - amzn.to/3vgyoyV
The Measure by Nikki Erlick - amzn.to/47mRFfo
Ragtime by E. L. Doctorow - amzn.to/48BvXp3
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - amzn.to/3TDx6Iw
Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark by Ridley Pearson - amzn.to/3NKDf1V
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune - amzn.to/4aFtLyD
Les Miserables by Victor Hugo - amzn.to/47mRocm
The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown - amzn.to/3vkCwy3
What Happened to You? By Oprah Winfrey & Bruce D. Perry - amzn.to/3tKYtpk
Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand - amzn.to/3TIWgp3
Spare by Prince Harry - amzn.to/3GZTXXa
Where the Deer & the Antelope Play - amzn.to/3tGKl0k
Vanderbilt by Anderson Cooper - amzn.to/41CUmsd
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt - amzn.to/3vhbqIb
People We Meet on Vacation - amzn.to/48z1pnL
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - amzn.to/41O3DO3
Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson - amzn.to/3S2vaI8
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey - amzn.to/47iTxpD
Home Work by Julie Andrews - amzn.to/3RySsny
Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow by Gabriel Zevin - amzn.to/47jLE32
A Year in the World by Frances Mayes - amzn.to/3TEU8Pj
Troublemaker by Leah Remini - amzn.to/3RKsltU
This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay - amzn.to/487eViN
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi - amzn.to/3tHQGsn
New York by Edward Rutherfurd - amzn.to/48w5xF8
The Second Mrs. Astor by Shana Abe - amzn.to/3RD911X
Mirage by Nina Burliegh - amzn.to/41CVdJr
Palace Walk by Naguib Mahfouz - amzn.to/3vg7M1c
Empress of the Nile by Lynn Olson - amzn.to/4aG6tJ6
The Earl & the Pharaoh by the Countess of Carnarvan - amzn.to/3H27P33
Subtle Art of Not Giving a F by Mark Manson - amzn.to/48Fcsfr
Better Small Talk by Patrick King - amzn.to/48eTuw5
Origins of a Journey by Daniel Grogan - amzn.to/47iteQf
The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Walker - amzn.to/47eceKV
A Court of Thorns & Roses by Sarah J. Maas - amzn.to/3H72veI
A Court of Mist & Fury by Sarah J. Maas - amzn.to/3H72veI
A Court of Frost & Starlight by Sarah J Mass - amzn.to/47iOt4k
A Court of Winds and Ruin by Sarah J. Mass - amzn.to/3tA9JFc
4,000 Weeks by Oliver Burkeman - amzn.to/3H4MCFT
The Bullet that Missed by Richard Osman - amzn.to/3TJGxpQ
You’re Lucky You’re Funny by Phil Rosenthal - amzn.to/48Fcvb7
The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Position - amzn.to/3TH6QwM
Burnout by Emily & Amelia Nagoski - amzn.to/48eXblL
Jim Henson by Brian Jay Jones amzn.to/3RFsxuG
Charles Dickens: Four Novels - amzn.to/3RYZO5q
How to Break Up with Your Phone by Catherine Price - amzn.to/3vl8k5W
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears - amzn.to/41NFIOU
Walt’s Apprentice by Dick Nunis - amzn.to/4aI6zQf
Finding Me by Viola Davis - amzn.to/4aFJi1p
A History of the World in 6 Glasses by Tom Standage - amzn.to/3H3IzK2
Wellness by Nathan Hill - amzn.to/3O8SkKX
Build the Life You Want by Oprah Winfrey & Arthur C Brooks - amzn.to/3tAwlVV
Dear Dolly by Dolly Alderton - amzn.to/48w7j9g
Big Bang by David Bowman - amzn.to/3H3oBii
This is How We Do It by Kevin Hart - amzn.to/3ROWJUm
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[@jeriness]

I just screamed that Tyler mentioned my comment about book trophies.

[@courtneybrooke7075]

I love this concept! Lol

[@staceyshaw564]

Anyone else sit and watch this video with Goodreads opened and just adding books while you listen? 😊

[@amylage4054]

Ok between this book list, traveling, being a dad, his job, all the projects we see him do and of course “welcome to the cutting board” I’m now more than ever convinced Tyler is a superhuman that doesn’t require sleep

[@Ash_Lo]

You guys... an hour & 19 minutes?? You really do love us 😍😍

[@tabithak5943]

Tyler doesn’t have to say it for us to feel it hahaha

[@jenniferpearmain9557]

So now I've added even more books to my never ending 'want to read' list 😅. I have a suggestion for your next book review. I think it would be really fun if you both chose books for different categories like favourite book of the year, most surprising, most disappointing, would read again, would not recommend, best audio book, etc ❤

[@theblondepractitioner]

Love this!

[@kaylacason993]

I know they were being completely serious but I died laughing when they were talking about Les Miserables and Tyler says, “We’re all still humans even though time has passed.” And Jessica says “That’s a pretty strong takeaway from this book.” And out of context it sounds so sarcastic but they’re both so wholesome and honest😊🥰🥹

[@ThruTheLukingGlass17]

😂😂😂😂I know. Too funny.

[@Chronically_Kimberly]

The part that made me kinda snicker was when they were talking about Matthew Perry's book, and Tyler said something to the effect of, he wrote it before he died.😂 I was just like, "Yep, that's generally how that works."😂 Seriously though, RIP MATTHEW... I was so devastated. Ps. I want to read that one. As the child of an addict.... I'm sure I'd learn a lot.

[@Jesssssssssssssssssssssss]

This is my first year I picked up reading again after not reading since high school and I hit my goal of 15! 🎉. I’m very happy with that number and going for more in 2024 ❤ I can honestly say I took a lot of inspo from you two and felt encouraged to start reading again after hearing you guys talk about the books you’ve read so thank you guys!!

[@aileenbell6750]

Congratulations!

[@Jesssssssssssssssssssssss]

@@aileenbell6750thank you 😊

[@Shawna_psychRN]

Thank you for talking about nurses and doctors. I am Mental health nurse and if I don’t have humor or as some might call it a morbid humor, I couldn’t do my job or even not let it cause trauma to myself. I hear so many sad traumatic experiences that people go through that I need some “weird” outlet to continue to have compassion for my job! ❤. Nurses are far more weird and out there than the doctors haha And I added Burnout to my never ending TBR because I went to my doctor with what I thought was high anxiety but turns out I am dealing with compassion fatigue and burnout so I need to read this because I want to be my best self when I am helping my patients

[@Sometimesiexercise]

Tyler needs to guest star the monthly videos on Jess’s channel about books!!

[@lyndsaythom]

I love Vlogmas, but this is prob my favorite video that you two do together. I like seeing how excited you both get about books. It motivates me to keep reading.

[@robinnieto2703]

Having grown up with a single parent (mom), and not having much money, my siblings and I were encouraged to read. Every day our mom would drop us off at the library right after school. We would spend hours reading books and then would bring home stacks of books to read over the next couple of weeks. Now as an adult, all of my siblings and myself, we still read tons of books and pass them from home to home to share the joy of reading. I’d like to recommend a couple of books and I think it would be fun to have the two of you read your viewers suggested books. My suggestions are The Glass Castle and Half Broke Horses by Jeanette Wells.

[@jann3443]

In all honesty I cannot believe you two even have time to read. With all the videos, Vlogmas, remodeling,the girls, traveling, editing travel videos, where do you find time to read?? I love it of course because I'm a voracious reader. I read every single night when I go to bed. I loved The Hotel Nantucket too. I love anything Elin Hilderbrand writes! I was glued to Prince Harrys book. I am still shocked that I am reading and loving the series, A Court of Thorns and Roses. I'm reading book #2 now. Also loved the Fourth Wing series. This is not a genre I was ever drawn to until now! Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year, Tyler and Jessica 🥳🎉

[@got_style]

Favorite memoir of the year: Viola Davis’ “Finding Me”. She is a marvelously deep and inspiring person (in addition to being a superb actress). I picked up her book precisely because I admired her acting, but what a surprise to learn of the depths of her early struggles and her triumphs over adversity.❤❤❤❤❤

[@michelle7281]

YES!!! Same, incredible life story.

[@thejesssterling]

For your book goals, you could always categorize your goals. So, for example, you could set a goal of 10 books over 300 pages, 10 books over 200 pages, etc etc.

[@jeriness]

I also set both a book goal, and a page goal. Similar idea, and definitely helps with balance!

[@madisonhaerr6621]

Jess pulling the books out of Tyler’s hand each time really cracks me up, every year 😅

[@hlu777]

I was just at the bookstore yesterday & purchased a previous recommendation, The Thursday Murder Club & thought of you two the whole time I was there "Jessica recommended that", "Tyler recommended that", etc. I definitely prefer one long year-end book video personally as opposed to splitting it into 2 videos every 6 months. Mainly because I get used to you all being apart of my day, every day during vlogmas, then after Christmas we kinda go through withdrawal, but there's this video to look forward to, but obviously I am only one person & I'm not the one filming it. Thanks for another wonderful year! Happy New Year's Braun Family!🎊🎆

[@InquisitiveOwl365]

I'm hoping if they do the split that means they can take more time discussing the books (chatty book discussion vs quick overview w/opinions) and don't have to worry about the video being 'too long'. It is nice to have a video after Christmas though-there aren't many since a lot of youtubers take a break right then.

[@hlu777]

@InquisitiveOwl365 Very fair & valid point. They did do a 6 month spilt one year [I think it was last year 2022], but unfortunately, it was still rapid fire therefore it was just a shorter video [around 15 min if I remember correctly], which is why I said I prefer this format. The other issue I had with the 6 mo. split was that in the Dec video (July to December books), they were constantly referring back to the Jan-Jun books & video, but because it had been 6 months since we'd seen that video it was super confusing & quite honestly irritating that we essentially had to re-watch the first 6 month's video in order for the 2nd 6 month's video to make sense. Admittedly, that might not have been an issue for anyone else. Obviously, I'm only one person/viewer & it's not my channel so if everyone else wants the 6 month split and/or if that's how they prefer to shoot it, that's ok with me. I'll watch it either way, but the full year in review is simply my preference. If they do, do the 6 month split it would be really nice if they did what you said & took more time to do a more in-depth discussion about each book and when they refer back to a previous book it would be really helpful if they would edit in the clip from the prior video so we don't have to hunt it down & keep bouncing back & forth between the prior video to the current video a million times. I completely agree. It is really nice to have this book video between Christmas & New Year's when everyone is taking a break. Especially coming off of vlogmas where we all get used to the Braun's being part of our everyday lives. It really helps ease the transition process. Thank you for your comment. Hope you have a nice day.😊

[@kirahurt2517]

You two are so adorable how excited you get about books. I can’t even imagine you getting negative comments but love what you said about “what happened to you”. Love your compassion.

[@ashb5733]

Remarkably Bright Creatures was one of my favorite books I read this year. I listened to the audiobook and loved it, especially the octopus parts lol. Edit to say I read 205 books this year and had a lot of hits! Great reading year for me.

[@Ash_Lo]

Marcellus was the highlight for me in that book. Such a cozy feel good read!!

[@ashb5733]

@@Ash_Lo it was so heartwarming!

[@somewherenorth4092]

This was one of my favorites from the year as well.

[@tinahtwardowski71]

I read this at the end of the year, and it wasn't my favorite story, but it was a very interesting concept. Pretty unique.

[@christianmerrick6815]

I just back into reading last year. As a twin mom to two year olds. I don’t feel like I get enough me time to read but my goal this year was 12 books & I’ve hit 16 books!! I also read my largest book this year! (Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire)

[@cenavisch8888]

Way to go!!! 😊❤ You are a rock star. Great job making time for you, momma.

[@angieguy772]

This is always my fave year end video. I get prepared with pen & paper. Some of my favorite books of all times - Angela's Ashes, The book of Negroes, Fall on Your Knees, Memoirs of a Geisha and No Great Mischief. My goal this past year was to read a "new" book & a "classic" every month. I don't have a lot of extra time for reading...but that will change. I read some Hemingway for the first time, it was a great goal for the year. Now I've set 5 books per month for 2024 and I started last night with Fourth Wing. Happy New Year to everyone, and happy reading!

[@susanferris]

Thanks for sharing your favs. I am going to check them out.

[@beccad1213]

This video kept me entertained while I deep cleaned my entire refrigerator. I put the last item back in the fridge while you were saying goodbye. Happy new year!

[@samantha312314]

15:10 I am a huge fan of listening to memoirs on audiobook for the exact purpose you said, it makes it so much more impactful (in my opinion) to hear the writers own words in their voice

[@susanferris]

I am also a memoir fan. Are there any standout you could recommend? My past favorites have been “Educated” “Finding Me” “Glad my Mom Died” “The Glass Castle” and “Jesus Land”

[@samantha312314]

@@susanferris a few I would recommend would be “Between two kingdoms”, “While you were out”, “Stay True” and “what my bones know”. The last is by Stephanie Foo and is a rough read but totally worth it!

[@vnokesCO]

The Paths We Choose is an autobiography by Sully Erna of Godsmack. Even if you don't listen to their music, if you like stories about musicians, I think you'd like it. I found it fascinating. It's a pretty easy read. Also, I'd hear his voice in my head while reading it.

[@TMCEH]

I hit 94 books this year! Blew my goal outta water. Only because I was diagnosed with breast cancer and left my job- so #1 I had more time on my hands and #2 I needed an escape.

[@beccad1213]

I hope you are doing well ❤

[@TMCEH]

@@beccad1213 thank you! 🙏🏽

[@pinkbutterflies1679]

Hope everything is going good. ❤🙏🏻

[@TMCEH]

@@pinkbutterflies1679 thank you.

[@alicepirola7077]

Feel better...sending prayers...better in 2024.❤

[@laurenpurdy2694]

If you've never read Frank McCourt's memoire 'Angela's Ashes', I HIGHLY recommend. It's a Pulitizer Prize winner for good reason.

[@sweetsanddandy8639]

Good...but sad. 😢

[@samantha312314]

1000% agree with “What happened to you”. That was my top read in 2022 and would gladly read again. Jess you should read for sure! 27:33

[@abbyjohnson1579]

I’ve been stalking KZbin for this video. 😂 I listened to 160 books this year (ADHD prevents me from sitting still to read). This is only my 2nd year getting back in to books after an almost 2 decade hiatus. It was your 2021 video that got me back in. ❤

[@88kayleigh]

It’s so interesting to me how different people prefer to read, I find audiobooks so much harder to focus on! My mind wanders and I find I’m not listening at all lol. But I can manage it if I’m doing something else that requires a little physicality without much mental energy, so I will listen to audiobooks or podcasts while I’m doing my makeup or cleaning.

[@somewherenorth4092]

You asked if Oprah can do wrong? May I remind you of her frequent guest Dr. Oz? 🤣

[@CDG1228]

She is not responsible for the behavior of a grown man. I watched her show back in the day & he was on for his medical knowledge. There was ZERO signs of the person he turned into.

[@kyleestrawn921]

Tyler, you and Jess are the perfect combination of book genres I love. I so happy I came across this video on Jess’s videos. Thanks for recommendations on upcoming book reads for me. ❤📚

[@got_style]

Loved Matthew M’s memoir, Greenlights! So agree with you, Jess, that you absolutely have to listen to him “read” it (more like perform some poetry magic). He’s so smart, articulate, spiritual and FUNNY🤣

[@vnokesCO]

I haven't read the book, but he did a live online talk earlier this year that I really loved, so I know I'll love the book too.

[@alexandrabush8077]

When breath becomes air is one of my all time favorites. Made me question my life’s purpose and was so emotional of a book.

[@julieweatherford8580]

BIG 👍🏻 UP!!! I watch these every year and always enjoy them!

[@IvySueandYou]

You two make me want to be more of a reader and I've made note of many of these titles to try to get through this year!! Also, I personally don't mind the hour plus video! Thank you for another great year! 🥰🥰

[@alyssahornbuckle4988]

One of my favorite books of the year is “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.” Not specifically about your phone, but a lot about distractions in life that connect with our phones! Also “Beholding” is really great about sitting in silence, letting yourself get bored, etc! :)

[@suzannebradbury]

I’m uk and absolutely LOVE Richard Osman. I have his next book by my bed to read and I can’t bring myself to read it as he’s stated it might be the last for a while. 😢. Also loved This is going to hurt - the only book I’ve ever gifted to my girlfriends! I never expected all the emotions!!! Off to try a few of these. Viola Davis is on my tbr

[@corinabarr8187]

The Comfort Crisis is a great book to motivate you to get outside and is very eye opening. I also loved the Nightingale and The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah.

[@jann3443]

Kristin Hannah has been a favorite author of mine for a long time. 👍🏻

[@Sara-sk4qi]

As an avid reader and a big fan of your channel(s), this is one of the videos I look forward to the most! Jessica, I picked up Finding Me by Viola Davis about a month or so ago per your recommendation and I LOVED it. It was painful, difficult, but also so so powerful. Thank you for the recommendation! Tyler, I rarely stop reading books halfway, but I too have given up on Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. However, I still highly HIGHLY recommend his A Tale of Two Cities. (Also, thanks to your review of the book, I removed Creativity Inc. from my already too-big tbr pile!)

[@kamhowe9315]

Really loved this yearly round up, thx guys!! It makes me sad that you get horrible comments as I cannot understand why!! Love your channel and vlogmas this year, thx for sharing a small part of your world with us complete strangers!! Xx

[@vnokesCO]

Same! I don't get it either, but I think it's just what happens when you are on a public forum. People having a bad day or you just can't please everyone I guess.

[@amandab9252]

This is like my favorite video you put out all year, I’m always so excited for it!

[@kaypash1454]

Omg… I am OBSESSED with the bookshelves background!! 😍😍

[@laurentracy6282]

This is the video I most look forward to every year🎉

[@samanthaleigh805]

Elin Hildebrand books are my guilty pleasure! Love her books so much! I love picturing being on Nantucket in the summer 😊

[@joannsalas]

I didn’t even finish watching but I wanted to say I was doing the same thing Tyler. My goal was 50, as I was getting closer to the end of the year I was also picking smaller books. Going forward I’m not sure I will give myself a goal. I read 25 books and I am happy I was able to accomplish that. I just wanted to get back to reading and I did! Okay let’s get back to your video for recommendations for 2024! Thank you both for sharing this! Happy New Year!!

[@brandie6652]

This is probably my most anticipated video of the year

[@stephiemma]

I'm happy to hear you enjoyed A court of thorns and roses! I'm interested to hear how you like the next book A court of silver flames! Just to let you know, the series is currently unfinished. There's going to be two more novels and one more novella, but no release dates yet

[@Bonnie_to_the_world]

What a lovely couple you are and share the great reviews with us! Big thank to you ❤

[@ll.8590]

I also didn’t love People We Meet On Vacation, and felt bad about it because so many people love it! Happy Place was really good, and I loved Book Lovers. I just recently finished Carley Fortune’s other book “Meet Me At The Lake,” and I liked it better than “Every Summer After.” Thank you for recommending The Seven Year Slip earlier this year! I read it, and loved it so much. Her other book “The Dead Romantics” was also really good. I really recommend listening to the audiobook of Brené Brown’s “The Power of Vulnerability” if you haven’t listened to it yet. It’s from her live sessions. It’s so good, and something I’ll listen to once a year.

[@ameenaola8872]

When breath becomes air was fantastic. Heartbreaking as you said.

[@scrunchmika]

Hey Guys. Loved the video. I live in Israel and I mostly read books in Hebrew. For 2024 I have decided to read more English books. Based off your recs, I just ordered 3 books off a website that sells used books in great condition, so I saved some money as well. I ordered: The Lost Summers of Newport; New York; Big Bang. Can't wait to receive my order.

[@carolinearmijo9]

Happy New Year Brauns’! Thank you for working hard all year for our enjoyment ❤

[@emilybookbabbles4117]

I've been waiting all year for this video 😂 Thank you and Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@jessetowne800]

This is my favorite video of the year every year!

[@GiuliaFossati]

I remember reading Great Expectations: the first part is a pain to get through. Once the story has its first major turn of events, it gets very readable and actually is a fantastic read! My advice is, try to get through the first part of him being a kid, I promise it gets so much better!

[@leahgraham1016]

I came across your account and watched this episode....loved the reviews, especially because you hit so many genres. Thank you!

[@spartyfamilyone]

Thank you for sharing your reading lives! As an avid reader (usually over 100 books/yr) I love hearing about books I haven't read and other's thoughts on those I have read. I so enjoy all of your videos and thank you for the positive vibes you spread. Happy 2024 to you and the girls.

[@djsgurl1230]

In 2023 I read 61 books thanks to you guys. You really encouraged me to start reading again. 😊

[@princess121268]

I look forward to this video every year. I love the setup in front of your book shelf. I love all of your videos. Happy New Year to all of your family.

[@mcchrissy8511]

I’ve read 401 books this year as of today. I know it’s actually more than that, because that’s just on my kindle app. Last year on my kindle app was 210 books, so almost double. I look forward to hear your thoughts, and recommendations. I’m posting this before I watch the video. Happy New Year.

[@barbaraveloz1730]

Holy smokes!!

[@YasminGoncalves1998]

My only question is HOW 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 holy crap that’s insaneeeee!!!!! Congratulations!!!!

[@lindacasalgrandi292]

Wow congratulations 🎉 that is fantastic! What’s your secret?

[@msmeggo1025]

How in the world did you read so many?! 😳😳

[@mcchrissy8511]

I honestly have no idea how I read so many. I guess I’m a fast reader, some books are shorter, some are longer. However this wasn’t a specific goal by any means. I really just love to read. Thanks for the congratulations.

[@juliesisemore7594]

Les Mis.... the Battle of Waterloo and the side tangent about the order of the nuns. Those were challenging 😆but love the story.

[@joanikirbyhomes]

Yay I love your book videos! Matthew Perry such a good read. Have Greenlights so will move that up the list. Thx for the recommendations.

[@yoreliseday5392]

Great list of books!! I watched the video twice and wrote them down the second time. I can't wait to start tomorrow with a new book. These end of year books are awesome keep them up. Love you guys doing them together. Happy New Year Brauns Family. 🎉❤Thanks for sharing

[@sferrugia]

😂😂 me too!

[@ellie7701]

Thanks for doing these! I got back into reading this year because of your book review last year. It had been years since I willingly read a book, and yall even influenced me to buy a kindle. I went from reading 0 to 9 books in just one year! Wouldn't have done it without yall! 😆💓

[@katiecrabs]

Oooh I also loved Green Light!!!🎉

[@deannaLbeasley]

According to my Kindle I read 210 books in 2023. And yes I have a full time job. Lol. Books literally saved my life. 🥰

[@Momo_0_o]

I love that my reading wavelength is similar in wanting to scale down the goal and actually focus on some tomes and the books we really want to read. I hit 60 books this year (no audio) after making a goal of 40 but I definitely chose some books based on how quickly I could read them. But I purposefully didn't pick up books like The Way of Kings or a Ken Follett tome because I knew I would take my time getting through them. Looking forward to some great reads this year, I can feel it. Happy reading ya'll!

[@lynconnor5124]

What a great video. Thank you! I can’t wait to read the book about Newport, which is one of my favorite beach destinations. Another place I love is Nantucket and I really enjoyed “Hotel Nantucket” by Elin Hilderbrand. If you want to follow up with another great Nantucket based book from her, with a lot of island detail and a great story, try “Golden Girl”. I think I liked it even more.

[@lizzyb6800]

Jess, a great start to watching a movie with Viola Davis is to watch "Woman King." AMAZING movie! It was so inspiring and I left that theatre so happy and ready to take on the world as a woman. LOL. Watch it , 10/10.

[@decoyslikejessica]

I recently listened to Leslie Jones' new book..I went in expecting a good laugh, and didn't stop crying for the first 2 chapters. That aside, top 5 all time audiobooks. You HAVE to listen to her narrate it, I swear she doesn't read a single word! She just tells you her story. Absolutely a 5 star listen.

[@carlottaguillory1307]

I love this! It just made my book loving heart happy 🤗

[@melissam5669]

I am so glad you do this. I’ve added at least four books to my goodreads want to read list. I can’t believe how many books you all manage to read during the year. I managed to do 10 last year but missed my goal of 12. I’m inspired by you to start afresh with a new goal for 2024!

[@thatRANDOMperson1000]

Love me a Brené Brown podcast 😊 Unlocking Us & Dare to Lead

[@amandahunt8641]

The way Tyler talked about the small talk book. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I’m still laughing right now.

[@raielschwartz6837]

Wow, 75 books in a year! That's truly impressive. I really appreciate the effort you've put in, offering such detailed reviews for each book. Your passion for reading is absolutely infectious. Here's to another year of great books! Happy New Year, and keep up the fabulous work.

[@faithholman4476]

I look forward to this video every year!!! I love love love it!

[@utzalexandra8964]

Loving this Video!Thanks so much 😊😍

[@sarahwheatley7351]

Snuggled in with my pup & coffee this New Year’s Day morning to watch this video - when I saw the length I said “Oh yeah!” 😂 Thank you for sharing yourselves so authentically with us! I’ve followed your sweet family through Jess since her teaching days & love to see you grow! Praying blessings & joy over your family this year! ❤🎉

[@EP-hm5ue]

I read 75 books this year and I agree with the two of you, as I was getting toward the end of the year to achieve my goal, I started to read shorter books to get to the goal.

[@nancylynch256]

My husband and I look forward to your Vlogmas each December! Our favorite video by far is this one when you talk about the books you read for the year. Thank you for continuing the tradition for us! Happy New Year! God bless you and your beautiful family! ♥

[@weatherby551]

Yay! I was just thinking about how I wanted to know y'all's book recs from this year.

[@beckyb1576]

I was reading Matthew Perry’s book when he died. I was 70%+ done so it was super weird. Love the book round ups! It helps me figure out my reading list for the upcoming year. ☺️

[@vinoglam4058]

Willig, Williams, and White - those three are amazing authors in their own right, and their collaboration books are especially brilliant. I’ve met ‘Team W’ at an author event for the release of All The Ways We Said Goodbye, and they’re brilliant and funny women. If I remember correctly, they write the books in a round robin kind of style, each writing a chapter and sending it on to the next author to continuing. All of their books are really good, and I particularly love Beatriz Williams’ books. The Secret Life of Violet Grant is maybe my favorite book of all time.

[@racheljames5755]

Thanks for the rec! Added to ‘want to read’!

[@roxy148921]

We’re doing a concert version of Ragtime at the Palladium in March! You guys should come see it!

[@cccyberstar3524]

OMG!!! You have to watch The Help. Viola Davis is amazing in that. That book is amazing, too.

[@daylasimeone336]

I look forward to your book lists every year!

[@ali1110]

PLEASE YIU HAVE TO MAKE A VLOG OF HOW HAS YOUR FIRST WEEK OF THE NEW YEAR HAS BEEN! Lol I miss you guys!!!!!❤🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@InquisitiveOwl365]

Can I request for future book videos (especially is there are a lot of books to cover) that there are time stamps of the books. I watched it and then came back later to mark the books I wanted to add to my list and some of them I wanted a reminder of what you said and it took a bit to find the right place in the video. Appreciate the book/travel videos!

[@jillyhawk_4581]

The “book trophies” are so funny, whenever I finish one I get rid of it! Lol

[@christineibberson5959]

📚📚📚Love this, Happy New Year!! 🎆🎆🎆 I would love a "Books We've Read" section (like you have the recipe section) that lists all of the books you've read (current and past reviews). Would that take as long to compile as the 'Yurt' videos? Such a fan of both of you!

[@leahk9943]

Big books I read physically and with the audiobook. I can physically read a couple chapters then I can listen to it on audio in the car or when doing chores. I love GRs have been using it for years BUT I recently ordered a book journal. I will still continue to use GR but something about coloring in a book every time you finish one and tracking it in a more artistic way is just so satisfying to me. I don’t have the talent to create my own buller journal and I found some on Amazon I liked.

[@southernbelle3740]

I have been waiting patiently for this video to drop. When I saw it was 1 hour plus I squealed! ❤

[@anncannaday3760]

My phone over-heated just watching this 😂 love your longer content and hanging out with both of you.

[@EP-hm5ue]

Frances Mayes is a college professor. If you read ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’, her first book, it’s less more professor and more average reader. As she’s written more, her professor style pops out more. I liked ‘A Year in the World’ because of the locations she went.

[@sherry1253]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE when you both do this-I am sitting here with pen and paper in hand-so far my fav you suggested was Educated. Thanks for new suggestions for this year :)

[@susanferris]

Sherry, one of my all time favorite memoirs is “Educated”. I am an avid reader and especially love the memoirs they suggest like “Glad my Mom Died” and “Finding Me”

[@Wpopurple]

I’ve read many of the same books this year and loved every minute of this video. Fastest hour and twenty minutes to go by. ❤ happy new year brauns

[@lorrainecalvert4635]

My thought exactly, video flew by 😊

[@mackenziemot]

y’all might want to consider the storygraph! it’s an alternative to goodreads and i prefer it. but they have the ability to simultaneously have a book goal and a pages goal.

[@womanofacertainage5892]

Tyler and Jess -- if you liked "What Happened to You?" I'd really recommend "The Four Agreements", which also reframes a lot of things in life and has helped me not take things personally in many areas of my life. Also a good book for people in intimate committed relationships. Love your books reviews and it inspires me to turn off the dang social media (but I still will never miss your videos and podcast!) and read more. Happy New Year, Jess, Tyler, Gigi, Lissy and Pinotte!

[@melissadraper7560]

I wish you guys would sit down and tell us about your Egypt trip. Would love it. And tell us your overall favorite book you read this year.

[@Tvittles]

As a total bookworm (who’s a bit out of practice but still adores reading) I love that you guys do this. I’ve stumbled upon both Jessica and Tyler’s channels this year and ❤ both SO SO MUCH. As someone who took her kids to Disney for the first time, is a working momma who enjoys beauty and home product reviews, dinner ideas, travel in general, and just good old fashioned coffee chats and Costco runs- I was pleasantly surprised to see you did this video too! Jessica - look I to author Amy Harmon. She’s fantastic. She’s written wonderful novels, historical fiction, and some fantasy/fiction. But all of it is Beautiful. Highly recommend The Law of Moses, and The Bird and the Sword. Mariana Zapata is a novelist I enjoy also. Easy romantic reads but so heartwarming. Wait for It, Kulti, Luna and the Lie.

[@missshimmerstar]

You guys make incredible videos all year long but this is by far one of my favorites. I look forward to it every year!

[@hannahwillams9602]

Today was a hard day for me and this long video got me through so much of it. I watched what I could and would come back to it and watch more and so on. So thank you. I barely read right now but yall could talk about grass, or drywall😂😂 and I would listen. So thank you. Happy new year guys!! Love you!

[@RyleeAlyssa]

You should definitely add All The Ways We Said Goodbye to your list! I read it a few years ago and still think about it to this day! So so good!!