Thanks for the lovely recs.. am definitely adding all of these to my list. I just finished reading this phenomenal collection of fairy tales entitled 'Sillies, Fancies and Trifles' - highly recommend, it's perfect for the season. Keep up the beautiful vids!
So far my recs for this year are: Abhorsen series by Garth Nix (fantasy) The Island by Adrian Mckinty (thriller) Paris by Paris Hilton (memoir) Mindhunter by John Douglas (memoir/non fiction)
Just finished Blood Over Bright Haven and love, love, loved it but I do think Sword of Kaigen will be my top for the year but I will say Goldfinch is probably going to be a book that stays with me for a lifetime. Last year I read a collection of novellas by Nnedi Okorafor called Binti. If you have not read them I highly highly recommend. One of my favourite classic writers is Herman Hesse. Steppenwolf is a top book I recommend. It is such a crazy mind trip. I’ve read it several times and every single time it’s like reading a new book because you catch some new thing that completely changes what you think happened in the book.
Have to say, Bloodsworn Saga was making a case for favorite series of the year for me, but Red Rising locked that award up a while ago. I'll make a new category and make it my favorite trilogy :) Agree on Greenlights for memoir (although it was the only one I read in 2024 lol). Will of the Many wins as best overall for me, unless something tops it in my last 4 or 5 reads of the year. Maddie, I struggled with Empire of Silence, and haven't had the heart to pick up Howling Dark yet (but really want to), so I feel ya on that. My favorite standalone had to be 11/22/63, which was my first read of 2024. Definitely my favorite King novel so far besides the Stand. Great stuff as always, ladies!
I have so many from your list on my TBR! TBR built by Kris and Mads. 😂 Below are some of my favorites from 2024. Literary Suspense: The Strange Case of Sally Diamond Thriller: Darling Girls Mystery: We Solve Murders Literary Fiction: Shark Heart Historical Fiction: The Rose Code Romance: Funny Story Romantasy: Belladonna Fantasy: The Final Strife
I just found your channel and have been LOVING your videos so much!! I wanted to ask if you plan to read Tasha Suri’s books? My favorite is Empire of Sand but her Burninng Kingdoms trilogy is hot right now too. I think based on some of your favs that you might like her.
I just finished Will of the Many last week and I literally can't stop thinking about it. I think it's easily my pick of the year, before reading it I had like 5 ties and couldn't figure it out. Please don't mess up book 2 Islington!! So many of your picks are on my TBR for 2025, very excited esp for Sword of Kaigen that will be super early in the year!!
Agh Sword of Kaigen is soo amazing! So happy to see Ruin on here! It ruins everyone.... Also great to see The Wolf Den and Beautiful World Where Are You (I think it is Rooney's underrated work so far). I need to read The Will of the Many! Dark Matter is also very hight on my list.... Blood Over Bright Haven is probably the next one I'll get to. The book FOMO is unreal! I'll be adding Greenlights to the TBR :).
Thriller was The Bang bang sisters by Rio youers. Historical fiction was The Roaring days of Zora lily by Noelle Salazar. Mystery was The square of sevens laura Robinson-shepherd. Fiction was Pearly Everlasting by Tammy Armstrong. Fantasy was The book of doors by Gareth brown. Series was A grave robbery by Dianna raybourn(the most recent Veronica Speedwell book)😊
Nevernight for fantasy, Seven Year Itch for romance and Rock, Paper, Scissors for thrillers! I loved this vlog! I couldn’t give a care about Goodreads!! Awesome video!!❤❤
You guys have awesome taste, basically every one of these books is on my tbr! My favourites of the year are the Grace of Kings from the dandelion dynasty, project Hail Mary, dark age, I am legend, the farseer trilogy, 11/22/63
Good list 💯 Discovered your channel in recent time and I have to tell you that your reviews and suggestions better than booktokers ✌Greetings from Turkey!
First of all, Maddie- your hair looks adorable 😍. But also, this is like my dream video. I like to switch up genres when I’m not sure what to read. So many amazing picks to check out! I just read Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and I’m currently reading Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.
Thanks for the lovely recs.. am definitely adding all of these to my list. I just finished reading this phenomenal collection of fairy tales entitled 'Sillies, Fancies and Trifles' - highly recommend, it's perfect for the season. Keep up the beautiful vids!
Find the forbidden book Manifestation Hacks by Olivia Cooper to discover what they're not telling us.
MY QUEENS 💖 forget Goodreads, this is the only rating I care about
Truth!
So far my recs for this year are:
Abhorsen series by Garth Nix (fantasy)
The Island by Adrian Mckinty (thriller)
Paris by Paris Hilton (memoir)
Mindhunter by John Douglas (memoir/non fiction)
Just finished Blood Over Bright Haven and love, love, loved it but I do think Sword of Kaigen will be my top for the year but I will say Goldfinch is probably going to be a book that stays with me for a lifetime. Last year I read a collection of novellas by Nnedi Okorafor called Binti. If you have not read them I highly highly recommend. One of my favourite classic writers is Herman Hesse. Steppenwolf is a top book I recommend. It is such a crazy mind trip. I’ve read it several times and every single time it’s like reading a new book because you catch some new thing that completely changes what you think happened in the book.
Kristen looks at Maddie like Maddie is the most magical human ever created 😍
First video from you guys and this was so fun! Love the variety of reads.
Have to say, Bloodsworn Saga was making a case for favorite series of the year for me, but Red Rising locked that award up a while ago. I'll make a new category and make it my favorite trilogy :) Agree on Greenlights for memoir (although it was the only one I read in 2024 lol). Will of the Many wins as best overall for me, unless something tops it in my last 4 or 5 reads of the year. Maddie, I struggled with Empire of Silence, and haven't had the heart to pick up Howling Dark yet (but really want to), so I feel ya on that. My favorite standalone had to be 11/22/63, which was my first read of 2024. Definitely my favorite King novel so far besides the Stand. Great stuff as always, ladies!
I have so many from your list on my TBR! TBR built by Kris and Mads. 😂 Below are some of my favorites from 2024.
Literary Suspense: The Strange Case of Sally Diamond
Thriller: Darling Girls
Mystery: We Solve Murders
Literary Fiction: Shark Heart
Historical Fiction: The Rose Code
Romance: Funny Story
Romantasy: Belladonna
Fantasy: The Final Strife
The popcorn sent me over 😂
I just found your channel and have been LOVING your videos so much!!
I wanted to ask if you plan to read Tasha Suri’s books? My favorite is Empire of Sand but her Burninng Kingdoms trilogy is hot right now too. I think based on some of your favs that you might like her.
I just finished Will of the Many last week and I literally can't stop thinking about it. I think it's easily my pick of the year, before reading it I had like 5 ties and couldn't figure it out. Please don't mess up book 2 Islington!! So many of your picks are on my TBR for 2025, very excited esp for Sword of Kaigen that will be super early in the year!!
Agh Sword of Kaigen is soo amazing! So happy to see Ruin on here! It ruins everyone.... Also great to see The Wolf Den and Beautiful World Where Are You (I think it is Rooney's underrated work so far). I need to read The Will of the Many! Dark Matter is also very hight on my list.... Blood Over Bright Haven is probably the next one I'll get to. The book FOMO is unreal! I'll be adding Greenlights to the TBR :).
IM HOOKETH!!!!!! bloodsworn was also my favorite series of the year by far!!!
Thriller was The Bang bang sisters by Rio youers. Historical fiction was The Roaring days of Zora lily by Noelle Salazar. Mystery was The square of sevens laura Robinson-shepherd. Fiction was Pearly Everlasting by Tammy Armstrong. Fantasy was The book of doors by Gareth brown. Series was A grave robbery by Dianna raybourn(the most recent Veronica Speedwell book)😊
Nevernight for fantasy, Seven Year Itch for romance and Rock, Paper, Scissors for thrillers! I loved this vlog! I couldn’t give a care about Goodreads!! Awesome video!!❤❤
I reccomend the once and future witches!
The tree in the background is giving me all the vibes that I need
You guys have awesome taste, basically every one of these books is on my tbr! My favourites of the year are the Grace of Kings from the dandelion dynasty, project Hail Mary, dark age, I am legend, the farseer trilogy, 11/22/63
And thus my TBR just got longer 😂 thank you both for these lists and creating content I can listen to while getting ready for dreaded night shift!
Good list 💯 Discovered your channel in recent time and I have to tell you that your reviews and suggestions better than booktokers ✌Greetings from Turkey!
The Duel I'm Ruin will always ALWAYS be the best Duel I've ever read
First of all, Maddie- your hair looks adorable 😍. But also, this is like my dream video. I like to switch up genres when I’m not sure what to read. So many amazing picks to check out! I just read Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia and I’m currently reading Anxious People by Fredrik Backman.
Have you read Road of Bones by Demi Winters? Viking mythology 🎉 Love the character growth of the FMC into book 2 and cannot wait for book 3!
Would love to see some Black authors next time ❤️
Great video!
divine rivals/ruthless vows!!!!!!! for romantasy rec
If you haven’t please please please read the Wayward Pines trilogy by Blake Crouch!!
& go in fully blind :)
first! hehe
Winner winner chicken dinner!