Best books of the year so far 📚 Reading check-in 📖 Mid-year book freakout tag

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Let's have a reading check-in! Here are my best and worst books of the year so far 📖 Featuring lots of classics and history books as per usual!
Questions:
Best book you've read so far in 2023
Best sequel you've read so far in 2023
Best re-read of the year so far
New release you haven't read yet but you want to.
Most anticipated release for the second half of the year
Biggest disappointment
Biggest surprise
Favourite new author (debut/new to you).
Newest fictional crush - I accidentally skipped this question but my answer is Mr Darcy - of course!
Newest favourite character.
Book that made you cry.
Book that made you happy.
Most beautiful book you've bought/received so far this year.
What books do you need to read by the end of the year
Favourite video
Favourite content creators (list below)
Books mentioned:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Bring up the Bodies by Hilary Mantel
A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf
Young Queens by Leah Redmond Chang
Hunting the Falcon by John Guy and Julia Fox
Six Queens: The Wives of Henry VIII by Suzannah Lipscomb
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
Blood, Fire and Gold by Estelle Paranque
Tin Man by Sarah Winman
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy Gentleman by Laurence Stern
Just a few of my must-watch bookish and geeky content creators ✨
‪@ElleHistory‬
‪@MirandaMills‬
‪@LucyJaneWood‬
‪@CarolynMarieReads‬
‪@katiejlumsden‬
‪@RoisinsReading‬
‪@CoynieReads‬
‪@abookolive‬
‪@RubyGranger8‬
‪@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711‬
‪@KDbooks‬
‪@lilsvintageworld‬
‪@ReadingThePast.‬
‪@GinaStanyerBooks‬
‪@SpinstersLibrary‬
‪@WhatVictoriaRead‬
‪@BobTheBookerer‬
‪@emmiereads‬
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@bfranklin1052 2 месяца назад

I cry liquid tears if a poignant twist catches me off guard -- you never? Ah well. Love your channel, Claire. Cheers! 📚🕰

@Shipwrecked_Alien 11 месяцев назад

Tristram Shandy is one of my favourite books of as well! I haven't seen the clothbound edition before, it's really pretty. Would you ever consider doing a "Where to start with Tudor history books"-video? I know so little about that time period and the vast number of books is so intimidating 😅 And I love that you are always so passionate about Tudor history 🖤

@Claire_Fenby 10 месяцев назад

I weirdly have a lot of imposter syndrome when it comes to talking history books but I am planning on studying it next year so lots more content will be coming your way then ✨

@MJ-in-Canada Год назад

I consider it a “job well done” if a book makes me cry.😢 I’m impressed by writing that can draw out strong emotions in me. The last book to do that was the 2022 non-fiction title, "The Bookseller at the End of the World" by Ruth Shaw. Ruth opened a couple of tiny bookstores on her property in New Zealand when she was in her 70s. This is the story not just of the bookstores but also of her incredible life adventures. In a few spots, I was crying so hard that I had to put the book down because of the adversity she faced. It's worth reading and despite the tears there are many reasons to smile, too.😁

@MJ-in-Canada Год назад

Thanks for the Booktuber list. A few of those names are new to me. I drop whatever I’m doing if a new video appears from Miranda Mills. I’ve enjoyed every book that Miranda has recommended. You and Miranda are right up my book alley. 📚

@Claire_Fenby 10 месяцев назад

I’m exactly the same with Miranda’s videos!

@katrinadunne1361 11 месяцев назад

🕰⏰I always love the enthusiastic and geeky way you describe the books you have read! 😁

@angiemcdermid4845 11 месяцев назад

Your spoilers made me laugh out loud. I’m a big crier- worst was finishing Love Story on the school bus. I could hardly see to get out. Thanks so much for sharing your local sights, reading along with Virginia Woolf from the west coast of Canada 🕰️

@monica_has116lentilsand2cats 11 месяцев назад

⏲ lovely video, Claire! your enthusiasm is contagious (blood, fire & gold is making its way to tiny-town austria, as i write this). i cry over books. always have. though time has lessened the „physical water shedding“ somewhat, i think. maybe i‘m not hydrating properly? 🤔 can‘t wait for the virginia woolf‘s house video! if it‘s half as charming as the Chawton one i shall be very pleased. ☺️ love your necklace and the bold red lippy! monica 📚🐾🐾

@iconsonscreen7291 11 месяцев назад

Ugh! I have been so unmotivated lately! Coming back to you dear Claire because you havw always been like my virtual friend who boosts me with good energy about my life! ♥️🌹

@Claire_Fenby 10 месяцев назад

Well thank thank you for coming back! I hope you’re well ❤️

@GemofBooks 11 месяцев назад

I really need to get to Bring Up The Bodies, I loved Wolf Hall. Also, it was lovely to meet you yesterday 🧡

@Claire_Fenby 10 месяцев назад

So lovely to meet you too!

@gillwoolley6515 Год назад

🕰 I've never cried over a book that I can remember, but sobbed over films and TV shows. I went to see Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap at the theatre yesterday on it's 70 year anniversary. It was really good. Thanks again Claire,some great recommendations.

@WhatVictoriaRead Год назад

I totally agree with your thoughts on The Marriage Portrait - it was fantastically done but it was missing that extra little something that makes Hamnet a favourite book of all time. I don't cry often at books but if they do, I cry a lot of droplets! I hope the rest of your reading year goes well! ⏰💛

@CarolynMarieReads 11 месяцев назад

🕰️ Loved this as always! I just finished Orlando and was blown away by its uniqueness and brilliance!!! Excited to see what books you read in the second half of the year 📚💖

@Sarah_Naomi Год назад

Thank you for this video Claire! 🕰I also love Hillary Mantel's Thomas Cromwell and have read that series more than once (although, the last book only once, it's too intense to read again 😅). I also don't cry easily from reading, but I'm starting to become aware of how a book can influence my mood in positive and sometimes very negative ways and I'm starting to be more mindful of that 😊

@ReadBrucey 11 месяцев назад

⏰. I am definitely a cry baby when reading or watching something sad.

@mhairigilchrist9792 11 месяцев назад

⏰ A wonderfully bookish year so far, I completely agree about Jane Austen and Virginia Woolf. I've yet to read Hilary Mantel but did love the BBC adaptation. I adore history so I'm looking forward to checking out Estelle Paranque. Thank you for another lovely episode ❤

@MyLocsareREAL Год назад

I’ve cried plenty of times reading…my heart was severely broken as a young child (10) when my mother died so I guessed because of that I’m overly empathetic 🤷🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️… oh!!! I was going to say Miranda Mills but she’s already top on your list 🥰

@MJ-in-Canada Год назад

Having lost my Mum a long time ago (I'm sorry you were so young), I sometimes tear up when Miranda Mills' mother is on screen with her. I wish I could have that kind of warm mother-daughter relationship back again. Hugs to you, and here's to many good books ahead.

@MyLocsareREAL 11 месяцев назад

⁠@@MJ-in-Canada🥰 thank you so much.. I’m sorry for your loss too 💕… oh!!! I love Miranda and Donna

@LeanneRose 11 месяцев назад

So many absolutely beautiful books 😍 book designers absolutely killing it. Loved hearing about your reading year so far! I hope you have a brilliant time with your reading for the rest of the year

@bulletsponge64 11 месяцев назад

Have definitely been reduced to tears while reading and laughed out loud - enjoy your channel - thank you

@gogo_lopez 11 месяцев назад

🕰️ I think that it's easier to cry at nonfiction, especially if the author still lives, because you're reacting to their true experiences, and living in the same world as them! That being said I did bawl my eyes out last year reading The Well of Loneliness, it's a very specific and peculiar book but it's so worth the read 💙

@Claire_Fenby 10 месяцев назад

I still haven’t read The Well of Loneliness and as a Queer woman I really need too!!

@criselda. 11 месяцев назад

🕰 enjoyed this video! I also added Blood, Fire and Gold to my TBR list 😊

@CoynieReads 11 месяцев назад

Well this was a delight! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts of The Mirror and the Light! ❤

@gracetaylor7351 11 месяцев назад

Loved this Claire and love watching your videos and vlogs !❤🕰️⏰

@Claire_Fenby 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching 📚

@ElleHistory 11 месяцев назад

Love your videos!

@ElleHistory 11 месяцев назад

And again thank you so much for your praise about Blood Fire & Gold. I'm so forever grateful!

@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the shout out Claire. Yes The Marriage Portrait was good but not extraordinary. And you can't have too much Woolf in your life in my opinion.

@a.__mie7544 11 месяцев назад

I‘m reading Sense and Sensibility right now since it‘s an Austen I haven‘t read yet, I‘m loving it so far (of course I knew I would) it‘s making me smile so much :)!

@nerdfighter_and_unicorn2422 11 месяцев назад

Lovely video as always 🕰️

@jenniferbuhler461 11 месяцев назад

I cry so easily over books and tv and probably everything!😂 Can't imagine how not to!

@davidmccalip5759 11 месяцев назад

Hi Claire! Hope all is well with you. I really enjoy your videos. Some other booktubers I enjoy are: For the Love of Classics; Tristan and the Classics; Kate Howe and Michael K. Vaughan. I can't wait to see your next video. Have a great day!⏲

@badfaith4u 11 месяцев назад

Lovely video ⏰📸. I'm still reading Carrie Soto is Back 🎾.

@anitahayne8621 11 месяцев назад

I watch your channel and Lil’s Vintage World for history recommendations; I especially love the Tudors. I sometimes have to order the books from the UK. Are there any channels you watch for history recommendations for yourself? I still can’t bring myself to read The Mirror and the Light because Hilary Mantel died; however, I’m making it my goal to read it before the end of the year. I read Wolf Hall twice. I will probably reread Bring Up the Bodies. I bought the miniseries of Wolf Hall with Damian Lewis and Claire Foy. I have watched it so many times.

@____wicked.witch.of.the.words_ 11 месяцев назад

I definitely need to reread Jane Austen. As a young reader I always avoided her books but as I grew older I enjoyed her work more and more. ❤ thanks for an amazing video ❤❤

@Claire_Fenby 10 месяцев назад

I hope you enjoy re-reading them ❤️

@juliephillip8490 11 месяцев назад

Me before you by Jojo Moyes made me cry

@plathsylvia194 11 месяцев назад

would you do a video about Anne Boleyn? where should I start if I would like to read about her? :)

@RoisinsReading Год назад

I definitely need to read Virginia Woolf, adding A Room of One's Own to my book buying list to get on it soon. I didn't love The Marriage Portrait either, especially the ending which kind of pissed me off. I barely ever cry at books, I always feel slightly detached. However, Trespasses by Louise Kennedy had me putting the book down and and properly snivelling Thank you for adding me to your list!

@Claire_Fenby 10 месяцев назад

I hated the ending!! You will LOVE A Room of One’s Own ❤️

@irhonda31 11 месяцев назад

I cried when I read Death Be Not Proud by John Gunther, about his son dying of cancer at 17. I read The Marriage Portrait and had to push myself to finish, now I’m scared to read Hamnet. I guess it’s not my style; too many words, saying the same thing over and over. And I think I don’t like fictionalized accounts of real people. Loved your video!

@Claire_Fenby 11 месяцев назад

I would recommend Hamnet because it’s nothing like The Marriage Portrait 😂

@ursulaclarke6066 Год назад

I’ve never cried reading or finishing a book until…..I read Remember Me by Charity Norman. a) I could not put it down and read it in two days and b) I properly cried

@caitlancole9136 11 месяцев назад

⏰ Great video! I just discovered your channel! I can’t wait to read A Room of One’s Own as my introduction to Virginia Woolf, thanks for the recommendation to start there!

@fatimakhalid5572 11 месяцев назад

I haven’t cried over a book ever😂u r not alone Movies yes sometimes but never books

@marsaig7633 11 месяцев назад

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@KDbooks 11 месяцев назад

I hope there’s it’s a Virginia Woolf House TikTok dance compilation

@Claire_Fenby 11 месяцев назад

You got it! It’s Virginia Woolf as Barbie and Leonard as Ken

@jesdotx3797 11 месяцев назад

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@jessicanw 11 месяцев назад

Arrived here on the recommendation of What Victoria Read. I'm thrilled! I've watched a few videos so far (including your Jane Austen's house visit) and really enjoyed them all. I occasionally try out different channels, but rarely find ones that perfectly click with my tastes -- the genres and authors, the way the books are discussed, additional content, etc. -- but I immediately felt like everything lined up here. Like you, I do feel a variety of emotions when reading books, but I don't cry. However, just this morning I was surprised to find physical droplets forming in my eyes a couple of times while reading Flowers of Fire (Hawon Jung), and I'm not even half way through it yet. It's just so appalling and frustrating (the events in the book, not the tearing up)! I'm looking forward to checking out your other videos. 😊🕰

@Claire_Fenby 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much ❤️ I love Victoria’s channel so feel very honoured. I hope you enjoy watching my future videos!

@JardineraAnge 11 месяцев назад

Hi Claire, I've just discovered your channel after Victoria (What Victoria Read) recommended you. The first thing I thought after a few seconds of watching this video was how much you remind me of Miranda Mills! 🕰

@Claire_Fenby 10 месяцев назад

Welcome 🥰 I was honoured to be featured on Victoria’s channel! I love Miranda’s videos too so I’m very flattered. I hope you enjoy my future videos ❤️

@adrienne4028 11 месяцев назад

🕰️ The new book release I’m looking forward in September is Emily Wilson’s translation of the Iliad. My other favorite book tube channels are: @adayofsmallthings and @tristanandtheclassics6538. Happy reading! 😊

@Claire_Fenby 10 месяцев назад

I really need to read her translation of The Odyssey!