"apparently it's not gay which makes me less interested to be honest" is me @ every piece of media since maybe like 2014, so we agree
@Sophie_trt
2 жыл бұрын
OMG I was about to comment something similar ! This is also me every time I read or want to read a story with romance and nothing is queer in it.
@elinamorrison
2 жыл бұрын
something that i am learning through this video is that European/U.K editions of books are often so much more beautiful than the U.S covers ❤ You've inspired me to go through my own tbr! cheers!
@prplrhinomilk
2 жыл бұрын
It would be really fun to see a reading vlog of you reading books you usually wouldn’t pick up and aren’t excited about from your TBR! You might be pleasantly surprised 😏❤️
@jenny-wc8cb
2 жыл бұрын
Passing by Nella Larsen is actually the book that inspired the vanishing half! A really short, really good classic. Recitatif is still so good tho
@Jocelyn-io9is
2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved Bunny by Mona Awad! (It actually follows university students) Definitely recommend reading it around spooky season! The whole thing feels like a fever dream
@sweetooth4eva486
2 жыл бұрын
I read “Before the coffee gets cold” not long after my grandad passed away and it’s one of my favourite books of all time, always hits me in the feels and a true tear jerker. I can’t wait to read the 3rd one it’s all ready on pre order. I’d really recommend “The southern book clubs guide to slaying vampires” the imagery is fantastic and great for the spooky season coming. In regards to a long series I have enjoyed… “Rockton” by Kelley Armstrong, they’re a thriller/detective series, easy to read/no pressure read.
@bestnarryever
2 жыл бұрын
A man called Ove is amazing! Though I identified more with Anxious People by the same author bc I have anxiety lol But it’s still one of the best books I’ve read!
@hannaholliges2636
2 жыл бұрын
100% agree. Anxious people was really really good.
@bestnarryever
2 жыл бұрын
@@hannaholliges2636 amazing! glad your experience was great too
@DeannaBananaMoo
2 жыл бұрын
I love acotar in like a trashy reality TV kind of way. It's also what got me back into reading as an adult so it has kind of a cozy spot in my heart. I'm looking forward to hearing you talk about it but if you're not feeling it, don't force it.
@ryanphilyaw8707
2 жыл бұрын
Start with Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow- it’s so good! It has such rich character description-you feel like you’re one of their gang. Then you must read Joan Didion, Crawdads and Ove. You have SO MANY great books on your TBR!!! Joan Didion - get the tissues out. It makes you think…and write. It’s getting cooler-time to sit on your patio and enjoy those books! I hope your fur babies are doing well.
@Jojojozilla
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing books, I know the feeling of looking at your tbr, thinking every book needs to be my next read. I am an autistic person who never plans to have kids and "Regretting Motherhood" was one of the most important reads of my life. The representation of women who are not at home in motherhood was what I very much needed.
@annabelle42688
2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait for the "unhinged woman" vlog and maybe another translated fiction vlog. No Such Thing as an Easy Job was the book that made translated fiction click with me.
@batfacedgirl
2 жыл бұрын
I hear your little theme tune at the beginning of the video and I am immediately in a better mood!
@scubacat22
2 жыл бұрын
Song of Achilles is one of my favorite books of this year. It was fantastic! Don't be intimidated by not knowing the story of the Iliad. Miller does a great job of telling you everything you need to know. And it's gay!! From there I jumped to Heartstopper, then Red White & Royal Blue. They are all wonderful.
@elianepare
Жыл бұрын
I love how much you know about all the books on your TBR. Fascinating to watch, the books you have always look so interesting to me so thank you!!!
@caitlinkorir4954
2 жыл бұрын
Please read “Our Wives Under the Sea” soon! My favorite book of the year so far. I got it from the library and plan to buy it and read it again. I was taking pictures of pages to remember some of the quotes. Such a odd book but so weirdly profound!
@ShayRunaway
2 жыл бұрын
Gone Girl is my favorite book. It's what really broke me out of my manic pixie dream girl phase and made me start questioning my attraction to men as just seeking male validation. I think it also really speaks to why we can become addicted to toxic relationships--how they can bring out things in us that we find more interesting than who we are when we're truly safe and content.
@itsalexistruedat
2 жыл бұрын
Passing by Nella Larson I think is what inspired the vanishing half. It was originally published in the 1920s. Also a very good book and short read!
@michelacarletti3671
2 жыл бұрын
Before the coffee gets cold is absolutely fantastic!
@lxxy05
2 жыл бұрын
i have yet to read the starless sea by erin morgenstern however i am currently OBSESSED with the night circus!! i keep putting it down because i don’t want it to end. it’s the only book i’ve ever read where i feel like i am living and breathing with the characters. it’s so immersive and i know you’d love it! it’s also very character heavy with a subplot of enemies to lovers :))
@hotaru_in_july9000
2 жыл бұрын
The Night Circus is probably my #1 favorite book! I've been planning out a red scarf to knit this cozy season ❤
@dcamila6797
2 жыл бұрын
red white and royal blue is SO GOOD. my fav romance of all time - i first read it in january of this year and then reread it again in the spring. hope you love it!!
@codybateson1684
2 жыл бұрын
I was so excited seeing Dune on your first TBR shelf for you to talk about it because I’m currently half way through reading it for the first time, honestly the non-verbal reaction said enough 😂❤
@callimcmurray7651
2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THE UNBEARABLE LIGHTNESS OF BEING!!!!! It was such a cool character study with lots of philosophical musings and rabbit holes. It was very accessible and beautifully done and made me reflect a lot!!
@aimee8135
2 жыл бұрын
your videos give me sm serotonin :’) luv you very muchhh and u rock!
@onlyireneadler
2 жыл бұрын
The Narnia books are soooo good for wintery vibes 💜 cozy and magical
@mariaramirez9857
2 жыл бұрын
Hearing you sing Bo Burnham songs just made me love you even more ✨🧡🐌
@RosalindPeters
2 жыл бұрын
Okay me again. As a chronic fellow spoonie who absolutely LOVED Unwell Women by Elinor Cleghorn, it’s a resounding YES for the Yellow Wallpaper - you can whizz through it but it’s such an important landmark in the treatment and understanding of hysteria. Plus there’s an Audible free-add-to-library version read by Cynthia Erivo which I can heartily recommend. The Body In Pain is another absolute corker and well worth a read - just be forewarned that it’s very interesting but very dense. For me it was one I had to ‘snack’ on while reading other things. But again, a hugely important work and it gives you lots to think about in terms of how we articulate, understand and respond to pain in ourselves and others. Xxx
@lolapunk20
2 жыл бұрын
i got my hard copy tbr down to 6 but when those are read i'm going back through my library to see if i've missed any. that was my goal for the year 😁
@allegraintegra9023
2 жыл бұрын
I'm rereading Bunny right now and it's just as good this go round. I also really loved The Memory Police. Once There Were Wolves isn't spooky, per se, but it was really intense and impactful.
@mothumn
2 жыл бұрын
from what ive seen most people prefer either circe or song of achilles over the other, i didnt personally enjoy circe much but loved song of achilles so i definitely recommend trying achilles out and not let your feelings toward circe affect that
@beecee11
2 жыл бұрын
Watching this after work and I really needed to take that deep breath. Thank you.
@jennamitchell6888
2 жыл бұрын
I just have to recommend Red, White, and Royal Blue and All the Light We Cannot See. I've read all three of Casey McQuiston's books and Red, White, and Royal Blue was my favorite by far. It was the only one I gave five stars and I rarely give out five stars. All the Light We Cannot See is a book I read in high school and I still think about it all these years later. I can never pick a favorite book of all time but All the Light We Cannot See is always in the conversation.
@joywoolley4750
2 жыл бұрын
this came at the perfect time. so happy to have something fun and cozy to watch while i lay in bed with covid!!!
@ChemicalPenguinn
2 жыл бұрын
I hope you get better soon!
@WickedScorpio
2 жыл бұрын
Bunny by Mona Awad is my absolute favorite book. Much vibes
@Katiedora122
2 жыл бұрын
At my last count, I had 153 physical books on my TBR shelves/piled in my room. I know I have a few more now, but that's not counting ebooks that I also own. Also, I definitely think Chronicles of Narnia is worth it. I was allowed to read it as a kid because of the god stuff (and it felt like penance to me since I was hiding HP from my churchy parents), but I still loved the series. I've reread some of it as an adult and obviously there are some things to be critical about, but there's still a lot of adventure and they're short books.
@katerina9159
2 жыл бұрын
I've watched 2 of the Narnia movies and I really love them, can't wait to read the book!
@mirgeo083
2 жыл бұрын
I read Gone Girl after watching the moving and I still enjoyed it! The audio book is great.
@hollywishes
Жыл бұрын
I'm currently in the middle of One Last Stop, and I absolutely love Red, White and Royal Blue! Spicy, sweet and a bit escapist in a great way? I haven't read Shara Wheeler yet, though.
@VoidedLux
2 жыл бұрын
i just picked up the pisces! i want to read it soon even tho it is giving warmer month vibes tbh
@alannavictoria7892
2 жыл бұрын
omg you have to read beloved asap!! took me a lil to get into it and learn the AAVE but after around page 50/60 you get the hang of it and it’s amazing❤️
@fujismoke
2 жыл бұрын
I am sooooo intrigued in your opinion in A Tale for the Time Being! It's one of my favourite books ever! I haven't read any other books by Ozeki yet, but all of them are on my tbr
@stellajude3771
2 жыл бұрын
THE YELLOW WALLPAPER IS SO GOOD
@rita.jane.g
2 жыл бұрын
Pleeaassee read Sweet Bean Paste! I loved it so much and I so badly wanna know what you think of it!
@1_piece_of_dirt
2 жыл бұрын
u don’t have much manga in yr tbr so idk if u really like it or not but i HIGHLY recommend witch hat atelier! it’s one of my special interests and i wish more people would read it!!
@allisonpaiges
2 жыл бұрын
i want to dive into the rabbit hole that is manga but haven’t known where to start - thank you for the rec!
@gabbymullins2654
2 жыл бұрын
i very much relate to thinking chuck palahniuk was super cool in hs but not so much now… let’s just say my local used bookstore was very happy to take them off my hands 🤣
@Insanepurpleperson
2 жыл бұрын
i loved ‘once there were wolves’! i read it cause leena norms discussed it and it was really fun to watch her video about it after finishing the book
@rita_rasto
2 жыл бұрын
Hey Ally! I read the whole Chronicles of Narnia when I was younger and definitely loved it and recommend it. It’s with lots of children characters and magical realism/just cute magic so seems something you would like. I remember the movies weren’t up to the level of the books and was sad they stopped at some point. Cheers, thank you again for a nice sweet video 😘
@RudyJP
2 жыл бұрын
Borders, wow! That is a throwback. I remember it, but my dad usually brought us to B&N or the library. I hope you get your house with “Belle’s library” very soon! That would definitely be a dream come true.
@RudyJP
2 жыл бұрын
Oh and I love all Dr. Greger’s books! So many practical tips for improving our health.
@morganjustine3637
2 жыл бұрын
I have that copy of the chronicles of narnia!! One of my favorite book series. It is a very obvious allegory for biblical events, but even still it is one of my favorites.
@LittleKittyCatt
2 жыл бұрын
You said you're not that big on sci-fi but I would recommend The Ones Were Meant To Find. It became one of my favourite books last year ^^
@nostalgicbear
2 жыл бұрын
i’m going to the library today and have been looking for new books to add to my tbr all morning so this is perfect timing!!
@AnnaFoyt
2 жыл бұрын
Everything is Illuminated is one of my favorite books. It is not at all PC, and has been questioned for historical inaccuracies. But every time I read it, it just hits for me.
@Cozyarthur
2 жыл бұрын
I think you should read Before the Coffee Gets Cold or Breast and Eggs first! ☺️
@sarahvandergeest1700
2 жыл бұрын
I read the entire Narnia series a few times as a kid. When I re-read them as an adult the religious metaphors I missed as a kid hit me in the face. Especially in the lion the witch and the wardrobe. I would say that's the most overt one. The others aren't as bad. The stories are still fun. The Dawn Treader and the Silver Chair were my favourite. They're more adventure stories.
@kristenr563
2 жыл бұрын
So many good reads in your future. I hope you will enjoy Ove! Notes was very good!
@deedsreadswithtea
2 жыл бұрын
“Dune”….*thump*….”exactly” this 👏🏼 sent 👏🏼 me 👏🏼 (especially when considering all of the chaos that is the Dune saga) (Also, I too get stressed when thinking about all of the unread books I own, and how there will never be enough time to read every book that interests me. I can’t remember who said it, but I heard somewhere that making lists/buying books is an act of hope…by accumulating books, each one holding its own world of ideas, you’re actively seeking out growth and possibility. It’s something I constantly remind myself: the books you collect is your hope for beautiful future possibilities, and you there’s no such thing as being *too* excited to learn and grow and love 💜)
@jesekreanne
7 ай бұрын
Honestly, I intentionally keep my TBR list pretty short (maybe like 10-15) because I get decision paralysis if it gets too long! But you do you! :)
@avamullen4615
2 жыл бұрын
I'm currently reading Conquest of Bread!! So so good. I'll read lines and they just make me want to get up and do a little dance because of how well-written and critical they are. You'll love it!
@eweindesign
2 жыл бұрын
Ooh! Go with your gut on your first Ruth Ozeki! I read The Book of Form and Emptiness first, since it was on the short list for the Womens Prize for fiction (and won!). Tabbed it like cahrazy. The different descriptions of the love of reading throughout the story are 👨🏻🍳👌🏼
@amyvanbeest5380
2 жыл бұрын
I think you’ll really like Ruth Ozeki’s A Tale for the Time Being - it’s an incredibly heartwarming story as well as a very accessible philosophically driven story!! One of my favourite books I’ve read this year
@julianne222
2 жыл бұрын
i adore Red, White & Royal Blue! a popular one that deserves it, imo - but maybe i'm not the best opinion for you to listen to because i really enjoyed Shara Wheeler but didn't super vibe with One Last Stop hahaha
@hadeel_K
2 жыл бұрын
The Vanishing Half was inspired by Passing (Nella Larsen) I’ve actually just started reading it and will read The Vanishing Half right after 😊 Love your videos and love you 🥰💛
@whylal
2 жыл бұрын
I read all the light we cannot see during the in-class portion of my driving school about five years ago, gifted to me by a friend! The last few chapters got really rough to read, but I really enjoyed it
@juananjones
2 жыл бұрын
I've read 4 books from your 128 (damn!) books on your tbr. Gave all of them 4 stars. But almost every book I've read from your favorite shelf has been a 4 stars for me. So, if my math is correct, you have 4 potential new favorites waiting for you in that humongous pile.
@allisonpaiges
2 жыл бұрын
literature compatibility!
@ferventfei
2 жыл бұрын
haha i know exactly whose favorite books you're reading as soon as i saw summer sons and then you said starless sea. im excited for that video! i hope you enjoy the books :)) also knowing the ending to the song of achilles could actually add a different reading experience because u'll see all of the foreshadowing and that's one of my fav parts about the book.
@natha1088
2 жыл бұрын
Open Water is the best book I read this year. It's gentle and it's brutal and it's wonderful.
@melodye14
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely recommend Song of Achilles, Girl Woman Other, The Buried Giant, and Circe.
@lindseyellis9006
Жыл бұрын
I'd love to hear your thoughts on swimmers
@daphnesandi2457
2 жыл бұрын
Okay I’ve waited all week for this post to tell you about a current read of mine that I think you’ll adore. Possibly you’ve heard of it before but I’ve never heard a book tuber talk about them. They are the Shady Hollow mystery series. I’ve read the first two and I think you’ll love them. WHOLESOME WOODLAND CREATURES CUTE COZY MYSTERY. plus the covers are adorable!! I read the first one in one sitting so so easy on the brain! 🤍
@allisonpaiges
2 жыл бұрын
ooooh added to my online tbr! thanks daphne!
@daphnesandi2457
2 жыл бұрын
@@allisonpaiges also I’m sorry I just realized how toxic it is of me to add onto your tbr when you’ve showed us all of it BUT these books will look beautiful in your collection when you get your beauty and the beast library 🤍
@hotaru_in_july9000
2 жыл бұрын
I second the Shady Hollow recommendation! Who woulda thought murder mysteries could be so cozy 🤗😅
@Hannah-py3xu
2 жыл бұрын
LOVE "A Man Called Ove", and also Backman's "My Grandmother Asked Me To Tell You She's Sorry" is an all-time favorite. Sobs + belly laughs
@farrahaliceblack7453
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my god I read Breasts and Eggs recently and loved it! Also I listened to the audio book for Open Water narrated by the author and I HIGHLY recommend it. I'm planning on eventually reading it from the book at some point just so I can experience it all again it's so good ❤️
@gracekeltner
2 жыл бұрын
Once There Were Wolves is one of my favs!!!
@wordstowordlessthings
2 жыл бұрын
Red White and Royal Blue was my first adult romance novel (I'm queer and so had generally avoided them) and it is great, it gave me fanfic vibes but in the best way - meaning the characters feel lived-in and fleshed out AND the plot and interactions are so fun to follow. The friends/siblings/parents are all interesting people too. There's about to be a movie (which to be fair, we're a little unsure about for many reasons), but I've been rereading ahead of that, and it's still great.
@MarleneSophieCompton
2 жыл бұрын
Blink is not actually a self-help book! It's non-fiction psychology and was maybe my first non-fiction favorite ever, I recommended it to everyone in high school. I haven't re-read it in a hot minute but I still think about it a bunch
@allisonpaiges
2 жыл бұрын
omg! so good to know thank you for the encouragement!
@144jenjen
2 жыл бұрын
I loved both Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi and Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukagawa! I mostly get books from my library so I have an itty bitty physical tbr.
@tessa1316
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe this helps you want to read Song of Achilles. I absolutely hated Circe, but loved SoA so I hope you feel the same way☺️
@meekelareads
2 жыл бұрын
look i'm not gonna lie, i was feeling some type of way about my tbr of 80 books and this has just made me feel more justified to add to that pile
@meekelareads
2 жыл бұрын
also in my early youtube days i tried to make a challenge video (cringe) that was titled "is your tbr taller than you challenge?" i think you would win
@ChloeTheePayne
2 жыл бұрын
i appreciate how you're able to articulate that sometimes a book just feels intimidating. nothing wrong with it, doesn't mean we'll never read it, just takes some time to build up the momentum to jump in!
@gamewrit0058
Жыл бұрын
22:30 I recently saw a John Green short where he said they now have an awesome socks distribution center in the EU. Doesn't ship to the UK, though. 😆
@tam8270
2 жыл бұрын
Please add the Daevabad Trilogy to your TBR. Exquisite fantasy that’s a bit lighter than The Poppy War. I’m reading The Priory of the Orange Tree right now and loving it!
@Marilena-z4q
2 жыл бұрын
Didn't we all have a Chuck Palahniuk phase in high school? From your list: "Beloved" is so good! Toni Morrison writes so beautifully and the story is heart-wrenching. Ok, "Breast and eggs", tho? That is definitely one of my favourite books! I have all of Kawakami's other books on my "TBR shelf". I love your videos because I don't read a lot of contemporary literature and your enthousiasm and words have been inspiring me to branch out even more in my readings. 😊 I'm also an expat (from Italy,tho), living in France and starting uni again here after some years of pause. I'm kinda scared...😅
@juliette6704
2 жыл бұрын
can’t wait to see what your thoughts on all of those books are (especially narnia, aka the first series i dnf’ed before i knew what the concept of dnf’ing was at the tender age of 8 - it had the format of a book within a book in the 4th(?) one and held it for about 200 pages and i couldn’t get through it)
@itmedana
2 жыл бұрын
ally! my library had a used booksale yesterday and i found a practically new copy of taproot!! for fifty cents!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i cannot wait to get to it
@allisonpaiges
2 жыл бұрын
FIFTY CENTS what a STEAL!
@rachaelkeating932
2 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorite books is All The Light We Cannot See! I highly recommend!
@ComeUndun.
2 жыл бұрын
A Tale For The Time Being is dual perspective. One is a teenage girl writing in her journal in Japan about her and her family's mental health issues, bullying she's experiencing, etc. The other perspective is following a woman who is slowly translating the girls journal - it washed ashore, she thinks because of a tsunami in Japan brought it all the way to BC and she's trying to figure out if the girl is still alive. A+. Highly recommend.
@KelsieRose94
2 жыл бұрын
I saw Gone Girl before reading the book! I think I only read it because I got it secondhand, but it's now one of my favourites!! Somehow it's still so intriguing despite having seen the movie!
@CheyeW13
Жыл бұрын
idk if you've unhauled it, but i read Blink as part of my curriculum in high school. I wouldn't necessarily call it self help, and i remember it as something that was maybe ahead of the curve in learned prejudice (e.g. racial snap judgements). i can't fully endorse it bc that was 10yrs ago, but i did find it an interesting standalone nonfiction at the time (as opposed to self help)
@frierenstardew
2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed reading Such A Fun Age and it was the very first book I gave 5 stars throughout my whole reading journey!
@SallyThames
2 жыл бұрын
never in my LIFE had a seen OCD representation that i felt actually captured what it’s like to live with everyday until i read turtles all the way down. i haven’t been able to reread it since because that shit HURTS. and i am SO GRATEFUL it exists
@Muton230
2 жыл бұрын
I loved a Man Called Ove, there was also a film (haven't seen) that was nominated for an Oscar based on the book. Its so sweet and just reminds that its the small things in a life that matter most.
@mo_likesto_read
2 жыл бұрын
I have 102 books on my physical tbr :(( I’m obsessed with legends & lattes,, so I really hope you enjoy it
@scotties_shelves
2 жыл бұрын
Once There Were Wolves is so good and would be a perfect fall read!
@ethansummers6979
2 жыл бұрын
The Starless Sea was absolutely phenomenal and is easily one of my favorite books. I wish it had come out when I was a child because I know that young me would have lost their shit over it
@caseyquinlan5219
2 жыл бұрын
The Starless Sea is also my favorite book of all time so I definitely recommend it and am extra curious and excited to see which booktuber shares that with me. I probably knew at one time and forgot tbh. 😄 Oh, and Red, White, and Royal Blue is my favorite romance I've ever read so I super recommend it! I've heard mostly negative things about Shara Wheeler, so you're in good company and I probably won't read that one.
@emmaopaline
2 жыл бұрын
Our wives under the sea is not available yet in my country, So I took it right away after your video the audio book. I'm so thrilled ! Thanks for remind me to read it ! (so many books, so little memory ^^)
@payholaa
2 жыл бұрын
Omg song of Achilles is one of my faves. Gay, beautiful, strong, moving, and so many more adjectives can be inserted here and still not be enough to describe this book. I hope you enjoy it!
@HeatherB81
2 жыл бұрын
I love you so much 🤣 And I agree with you so much about Book Lovers
@filmblooms
2 жыл бұрын
definitely read 'summer sons' in october/november!!! it has such a deliciously spooky atmosphere.
@melodye14
2 жыл бұрын
I finished A Tale for The Time Being yesterday and it was so good. I think you'll get a lot out of it.
@francescakyanda9182
2 жыл бұрын
My semester is heating up and I have no time to tackle my 199 book TBR BUT I'm most interested in Legends and Lattes, Priory of the Orange and Ring Shout, plus I got Lonely Castle in the Mirror so we'll see, ALSO I beg you to read An Absolutely Remarkable Thing instead of Dune! ✨
@emilylauder8692
2 жыл бұрын
Homegoing and Girl Woman Other need to be prioritized for sure!
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