I read 15 books this year!!!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Last year I read 3 The year before that 1 And before that none That's what we call exponential growth friends lol.
I know this channel is light hearted and goofy but I have to get serious for a moment. Although I don't know you personally, I'm so genuinely proud of you and what you accomplished this year and so excited to see where your journey goes. I stumbled upon ur video by accident, I was watching something that ended and RU-vid played the next video and instantly I just clicked with your personality. N hearing some of your back story really resonated with me. I wasn't raised by my grandmother but my brother and I were raised by my grandmother's sister who I have called my mom since the age of two and she is my best friend, my everything but is currently in her last stages of dimentia and hearing your story of overcoming adversity is so inspiring and so special. You truly are such a light and I don't think it was an accident I found your channel. When I heard you also have a passion for science I knew were my YT person because physics has been everything to me from the time I was in middle school. Sorry for the lengthy comment but u work so hard to put out these videos, I felt it necessary to put some time in to explain how much happiness these videos have brought me. It's so rare to come across people with a similar back story and I'm rooting for you and will support you every step of the way. 🫶🏽🌸🤗
I'm so mad I'm just seeing this!!! thank you so much for taking the time to write this and opening up (if you're anything like me- and I suspect you are- I know it wasn't easy to be so vulnerable). I'm sorry to hear about your grandmas sister; I hope you are able to spend as much time with her as possible to create a lifetime of memories. If she's anything like my grandmother I know how hard it can be to see someone you love so much in pain or suffering but I am sure she is proud of you and the person you are becoming. I'm so honored to be a safe space for you during such a tough time. I always see your comments and they always come at a time where I feel unsure or feel the imposter syndrome and they always bring a little extra light to my day so THANK YOU!! It truly makes me so grateful to know I have someone like you rooting for me 💜 and just know I'm rooting for you too! It you ever want to talk you can always email me or message me on instagram! love you girlie 💜
@@khalilahd. Thank you so much for your encouraging words. They mean more than you know. I'm so glad my comments can be a reminder of how special your content is. I've watched many booktube videos but your personality, your excitement for books, and your aura makes you stand out and is so unique. Keep going sis, you're amazing! 🫶🏽🥰
Quick tip for reaching those bigger reading goals: graphic novels and manga are perfect to include in your reading! They don’t take as long as chapter books to finish, and they’re great to get into when you’re in a rut. I would say my top 5 this year are: Know My Name by Chanel Miller (required reading if you like memoirs), As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh, Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega and the Witch Hat Atelier series (kind of cheating, but I couldn’t pick one from it lol).
Hey Friend!! This vlog is everything ❤ I read five books this year, this is the last time I will be transparent on RU-vid 😅😂 I’m about to turn in my homework. The books I read in 2023!!! Give me a round of applause 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I enjoy your vlogs so much and because you were doing all this reading I’ve increased mines by at least 3 books this year😊cheers to 2023🥂. See you next vlog🎊 1.Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury- Thriller/ Horror 2.The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson- Romance Contemporary 3.The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest - Romance 4.The Midnight Library by Matt Haig 5. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
i read eleanor oliphant this year because of you and it was one of the best reads of the year. i literally sat in silence after completeing it trying to process the whole book and how it made me feel.
I read 10 books this year and I didn’t have a goal at all nor did I know that until I went on my kindle insights last week! And I’m on my 4th book already into January and I’m so excited for my rekindled love for reading. I haven’t been this in love with books since I was in middle and high school🥺 p.s. Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is my favorite book! 10 outta 10 Edit: Omg I just downloaded “black cake” on RU-vid and I had no idea it was a book! Lemme go read the book now!!
I only read four books this year and that was..."in the lives of puppets", "nightbirds", "fourth wing", and "dopamine nation"...they were all pretty good😊
Thank you thank you thank you for the Eleanor Oliphant recommendation- I read it bc of you and I found it not only enjoyable but also incredibly healing. I’m lucky to not have experienced trauma on the same level as Eleanor’s but her story was relatable nonetheless and it really unlocked something in me. It’s been a long time since I have felt so seen or represented by a character. My favorite part of this book is how the author makes no attempts to give her a “redeemable” quality, because she doesn’t need one. She doesn’t need to be fixed or changed in anyway to be lovable. Damn :,) this book had me crying at work, sobbing on the bus, laughing out loud and smiling so hard to myself. I had to put it down sometimes when it got too emotional for me but I knew it was doing something to heal me, similarly to how therapy can be painful but healing. I’m so glad I found this book through your channel, it has become an all time favorite and one I will no doubt pick up again and again. So major shoutout to you! 🙏😌
This was such a wonderfully done video. 🥺 I could feel how passionate you are about every single one of these books and you have fully convinced me to read all of them as a result! Also, where is your jacket from? Super cute! 😅
I also loved “the silent patient” when I read it. Such a great experience ❤ I also gave it to my mom, who never reads cause she doesn’t have the time and she literally read it in two days and she loved it as well.
I decided to read books for the FIRST time in 2023 and I read 5 books which is awesome. I read 'It ends with us', 'It starts with us', 'A good girl's guide to murder', 'Good girl, bad blood' and lastly 'As good as dead'. ❤ PS : I'm currently reading 'Animal Farm' by George Orwell
It's so good to see TJR in your top 5, and I highly recommend Daisy Jones and The Six by her. 2023 was my first year of reading as well, and I loved loved her books.
Love TJR. I read Carrie Soto, Evelyn Hugo, Malibu Rising, and Daisy Jones this year. Daisy is best done as an audio book! It was definitely my TJR year.
My favourite books this year are: - In the lives of puppets by TJ Klune (YOU SHOULD READ THIS!!) - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - A magic steeped in poison duology by Judy I Lin - The shadow of the fox trilogy by Julie Kagawa - Girl, Goddess, Queen by Bea Fitzgerald I also plan to read TJ Klune's other books next year because it was so beautifully done, expecially the found family ❤ ALSO The martian is another amazing book by Andy Weir, would highly recommend, so funny as well
My top 5 reads are indefinitely: 1) Powerless by Lauren Roberts 2)Daindreth’s assassin by Elizabeth Wheatley 3) Legendborn by Tracy deonn 4)Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller 5)Getting away with murder by Katherine foxfield
Fav books of 2023 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fourth Wing (possibly a new all time fav book) - opened me up to the fantasy genre which I had been ignoring The Collected Regrets of Clover - similar to Eleanor Oliphant
I would say my top five would be The List by Siobhan Vivian, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid, After Ever After by Jordan Sonnenblick, and House Arrest by K.A. Holt. Great video!
You have such great energy! I've been perusing lots of these videos and just clicking through quickly to listen to whichever books I read or wanted to hear about. Your sweetness at the beginning captivated me and then you started talking about some of my favorite books too as well as ones that are high on my TBR! Excited new subscriber here! House on the Cerulean Sea was a favorite of mine in 2022 and Eleanor Oliphant I finished on Jan 1 this year. Loved it! I also read Seven Husbands. Silent Patient will be my next thriller I think. It's been on my TBR for some time.
Did you know that there is a SEQUEL to The House in the Cerulean Sea coming out in September? I was lucky enough to read an excerpt of it (the first 4 chapters) and it's... even better?! If that's possible. Sure, it starts a little slow, but I don't mind that with a good plot. It's also from Arthur's point of view. Also, a few years ago when I read the book, I wrote to the author, and he wrote back a very, very nice letter. It's nice to know the author is a good person. Lastly, who was your favorite character? Mine was Chauncey. I love that he's a green blob that just wants to be a bellhop!
Good for you. So proud of you. I didn’t make my goal I only read 7 out of my 20 book goal. But I have been writing my novel so reading took a back burner.
I read Eleanor Oliphant years ago and it was the only book to actually make me shed a tear. You inspired me to do a re read of it this year and I loved it even more this time. One of my all time favorites. The characters have a special place in my heart.
Hail Mary is one of my absolute favorite books along with The Martian. Andy Weir is an amazing author, also Taylor Jenkins Reed, that book is great as well. I recommend that you re-read Hail Mary in audiobook format because the language is based on sound/notes.
My top 5 this year : 1.the count of Monte Cristo 2.the book thief 3.the stranger by Albert Camus 4.Watashitachi no shiawase na jikan by mizu sahara 5..If he had been with me
Project Hail Mary has my all time favorite character!! I won't spoil it for those who haven't yet read it because that is part of the fun but if you've read it, you know who I'm talking about. 😊
I've read some books last year : -verity -dance, dance, dance -the 101 essays that will change the way you think -the mountain is you -the silent patient - a good girl's guide to murder -Rich dad Poor dad -atomic habits -twisted lies That's all i can recall tbh 😂 but i read the silent patient in December, totally a mind-blowing fantastic book 💗best thriller I've read so far
Got out of a 10 year reading slump (yay adhd) read 17 books this year but now I’m back to not being able to get past a page 😢- hopefully it won’t last as long as the previous slump cause I love reading
wow I'm so happy for you Elin! you should be so proud of yourself! Bookslumps happen so don't be hard on yourself. Just set small goals and do what you can. I'm rooting for you! 💜
I almost clicked out of the video the moment you mentioned The Silent Patient as I’m literally in the middle of it. Thank you for no spoilers and all your vids❤️
I just discovered your channel (I was looking at kindle decorating videos lol) and I've been checking out your other videos. Added a few of these to my 2024 TBR! Love your vibe and energy, just subscribed! :)
Amazing! I have read 43 books so far! Hoping to get more in before the end of the year! Some of my favs were Remarkably Bright Creatures, Mary Jane, The Virgin Suicides, Miracle Creek, My Last Innocent Year, & Paris Hiltons memoir!
Awesome vid!! My top 5 would be: "This time next year" by Sophie Cousens "How to sell a haunted house" by Grady Hendrix "Crying in H mart" by Michelle Zauner "Notes on your sudden disappearance" by Alison Espach "The Seven Year Slip" by Ashley Poston Honorable mentions: "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus "Remarkably bright creatures" by Shelby Vanpelt "The Second Ending" by Michelle Hoffman So many good books in 2023 :) Also, I met my goodreads goal, so I'm super happy!
Five favorite read are: Humans by Matt, Red White and Royal Blue by Casey, House of Cerulean Sea by TJ, Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco and The Memory Police by Yoko. I did read Eleanor Oliphant this year but then i read Cleo and Frank i like that book a little bit better only reason why because i guess the plot twist in Eleanor and i was Right
I just wanted to say that I picked up Eleanor Oliphant because of the amazing things you’ve said about it in your previous videos, and I’m not finished with it yet but I’m absolutely loving it so far! So thank you! 😊
My top 3 of this year 1- Martin Eden by Jack London was the best book I read this year (or probably my whole life) and I felt like what the hell I was doing until now and not reading it hahsha 2- The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers…. I can’t even explain how this book hit so hard.. 3- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. It was a short classic yet full of counseling, beautifull.
Thank you for your videos! I’m older and I love your energy and your love of reading. You are such a positive influence! Congratulations on meeting and exceeding your goal!
Thank you, Khalilah!!! This was a great year for 📚!!! I've read 9 books so far and are reading 3 more. So, I'm beyond proud of myself and want to say a congratulations to you too on reaching your goal for this year!!! I hope that you have a wonderful and blessed holidays and a amazing new year. I love your videos and your channel. Can't wait hear what you're reading next. Again Happy Holidays, and keep on reading!!!😄😄
Your short overhyped and underhyped came up so I came here to subscribe. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn is an all time fav that I first read as a teen and We were the Lucky Ones is the first book I read in my current book club and loved it. My TBR has several of the overhyped books, so looking forward to see if I agree with you. also will reading your 2023 favs. Of those, I have only read Eleanor Olyphant
I only read 26, possibly a few more, I’m having trouble remembering. 😢 I tried to read more, but I have been really busy with school and work, so you know. I’m hoping to do better in 2024!!😊😁📚
@@khalilahd. aww, thank you so much. I really needed to here that! You got me out of a reading slump, and for that I am really grateful to have found your channel(your def my favorite channel)! Happy holidays! ❤️
I loved the house in the cerulean sea so much!! The characters were adorable 🥹 If you enjoyed it I would also recommend Wolfsong by TJ Klune 😇 Yess eleanor oliphant is so good!! I loved it too 🤎 Raymond is the sweetest!! The seven husbands of evelyn hugo was my first book of hers as well and I absolutely adored it. I loved the martian and I should really read project hail mary. Frankenstein is one of my all time favourite classics. Educated was on my honorable mentions list as well as I read it last year and thought it did a good job of realistically showing how when trauma is related to a person, it is very difficult to break away from them. I wanted to scream at her for continuing to return but could absolutely understand why she did. She is such a strong woman!! And hopefully I will read Black cake this year :3 It's waiting for me on my shelf.
I love how well you describe books, but most of all, I love your vulnerability. It’s not easy to do that, but your heart and compassion is beautiful to watch. You are amazing! Thank YOU for sharing your thoughts, candidness and life with all of us! I look forward to seeing you more in 2024! 🫶🏼PS congratulations on exceeding your goal!! 🎉
I am so grateful for you! So blessed to have found your channel! I cannot wait to see where 2024 takes you and us on a new reading journey…Love you to the moon and back!
I will be adding Miss Eleanor Oliphant to my Jan TBR! I had a book goal of 25 books this year and I've completed it! I am so proud of myself because this is the most i've ever read in my life in one year. I found my love for books back in elementary school. My top 5 in life/this year are The Giver Fahrenheit 451 (whew i read this in 4th grade and have loved it ever since) Number the Stars Tops for this year A Court of Mist and Fury Fourth Wing
I am so glad you pointed out that there's no need for competitive reading ❤ I personally either read classics or thrillers and some of those are between 800-1000p and not un my native language, which means comparing myself to my colleague who reads mainly manga is ridiculous. As long as you enjoyed yourself, you had a successful reading year 🎉
Please KHALILAH can u do vid about : 1_I read only William shecksper for week 2_ I READ ONLY horror (GOTH) BOOKS/NOVELS FOR DAY OR WEEK 3_BOOKS / NOVELS YOU SHOULD READ LOVE U❤😍
I just read the silent patient in a reading vlog and I agree the ending is CRAZY!! It was so good😊 Heil Mary is definitely on my tube for next year and I’m definitely gonna have to read Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine soon too!
I started reading TJ Klune after you talked about Cerulean Sea in one of your videos. And GIRL!! 5/5 stars I highly recommend Under The Whispering Door. the way I CRIIIIED!! It’s another one that starts a little slow but still interesting and when the plot hits… it HITS T-T it’s one of my favorite books of this year and one of my only 5 star reads!! tysm for sharing his books bc i don’t think i would have ever even read them if it weren’t for you:,)
I also read the silent patient and I absolutely loveeedddddd ittttttttt. The two books that changed my life and are my absolute favorite was the Book Thief and Since You've Been Gone. And also Pride and Prejudice. This book made me love the world of classics and it's one of my favorites.
Aww I love the ending so much 🥹 I really appreciate you Khalilah, your channel has really helped push me to find my love for reading again. There were a few books that left a lasting impression on me but I just got through reading The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, and I strongly recommend that one to you. It’s relatable, but also a heads up, a bit of a heavy read. I dont usually get emotional when i read but I did have tears when i read this 😅 I finished it almost 2 weeks ago and it’s still in the back of my mind. I plan on reading Educated once I’m in the mood for another heavy read lol
My Top 5 books are definitely Grotesque by Natsuo Kirino (this book will always be so special to me because it’s what got me into reading for fun!), Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy, Goth by Otsuichi, The Troop by Nick Cutter, and In The Miso Soup by Ryū Murakami.. They are just soo good!
@@dianaisme I agree. I don't enjoy it. I just read for fun when I have time. I bore easily and become distracted ( very busy style). I pick up and dnf more than I finish. But I enjoy reading just for fun 😁
While looking for booktubers matching my taste, I came across your video. All the books you recommend here have been on my TBR list so long becasue I am hesitant to read them for some reason, but thanks to you, my next book would be Project Hail Mary. So happy to find your channel❤
Eleanor Oliphant is such a great book! I read it two years ago and I'm so glad you love it :) These are my top five: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Build Your House Around My Body by Violet Kupersmith When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi (highly recommended if you like autobiographies; this one made me weep) Thank you for all you do! I've really enjoyed your book journey, your content, and just who you are! Excited for 2024 :)
heyy! im not too sure how many books i read this year, but it was at least over 20. my top 5 were probably The Naturals + Killer Instinct, Caraval, You Won't Believe Me and All This Time. if you haven't read any of those, please do because they were so good!
I got you girl, I read 51/30 last year, I could not believe it 🙏🏻 this year I will reach 40/30, but I'm proud because I managed to read plus work + study, so it was a very good year 🫶🏻✨️
My goal this year was to read 15 books and your girl read well over 30 !!! this was definitely the year for reading like look at you completing your goodreads goal in the first year ✨also although i have my suspicion, i'm going to give Eleanor Oliphant a chance. I'll be back for you once I finish lol
The Martian was the book that changed my life this year. It instantly became one of my favorite books of all time for all of the reasons you listed for Hail Mary (which I’m reading soon) You definitely should read The Martian! You won’t regret it
besides The Martian, my favorite book of all time is The Green Mile by Stephen King, which I read at 14 years old and simply changed the way I perceived books and the things literature and writing are capable of making you feel. I think it’s still me favorite book because it changed my relationship with reading and marked the beginning of “adulthood” for me, veering away from young adult romances for the first time My favs of this year have also been The Body by Stephen King (the movie Stand by Me was based off of it) and One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest (it won’t be everybody’s choice but the characters and their relationships were so different from what I’m used to reading about that it stuck with me)
Ps: science nerdy girly recommendation 1. Children of Time 2. Spin 3. The Sparrow 4. The Broken Earth Trilogy 5. Light from Uncommon Stars 6. Three Body Problem
i got back into reading this year and i read so many good books! these are the ones that i truly loved and enjoyed reading: - seven husbands of evelyn hugo - the hunger games series - you're that bitch (bretman rock memoir) - red, white, & royal blue - i'm glad my mom died honorable mentions that i think everyone should read: - love from a to z - as long as the lemon trees grow - six of crows duology (i reread it this year and still loved it the second time around)
omg thank you for this list and congratulations on getting back into reading!! It looks like you have great taste. I hope next year is another great reading year for you!
