Sorry but I laughed out loud when you were talking about A little Life and said "look at this cover, do they look like they having a great time? NO!". I know most people see a young man crying but the image is actually by a photographer called Peter Hujar and titled "Orgasmic Man".
mysticmajestic I think it’s actually very metaphorical in Judes life and how his misery is often accompanied with the sexual abuse that befell him often and played a major role in his very trauma ridden life
Mistborn is great and I actually don't remember it as a long book because I got through it so fast 😊 really really recommend the stormlight archive books by Sanderson as well, even though those are admittedly pretty long (but so worth it)
Yes! My partner bought me priory and I was so happy but I find myself scared to pick it up because I have a 75 book goal for this year and it will slow me down haha!
I'm more than halfway through The Priory of the Orange tree, and I don't think I will ever finish it. IT'S SOOOO BORING! My goodness! The only redeeming thing about it is its beautiful cover.
I was intimitated too and i struggled a bit in the first 100 pages to recognize the names and the characters tbh, but after those first pages i literally flew through it. My favourite book from last year, it was definitely worth it and in the end you'll deff feel like reading 1000 pages more, trust me
I find that the only thing making me feel like I have to read books like A Little Life is just other people saying I have to read it. Emotionally charged books like that might be their jam but it's not mine. It's been five years. Let it go. Life is too short to read books you're not excited to read. You will literally die before you get a chance to read the books you WANT to read.
I read A Little Life... was extremely well written and also I wish I never read it. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone but I can appreciate it for what it is.
Please do pick up A Little Life soon! I’ve just finished reading it and I am completely and utterly emotionally drained, but I freaking loved it. I haven’t stopped thinking about it in weeks. Alllll of the trigger warnings though.
Tip: Save A Little Life for a time when you WANT to feel strong emotions when reading!!!! This book is incredible and will deliver the results you want if you choose to read it for this purpose! If you read this book during a fantasy binge (as I often have these when I’m not looking for strong emotional attachment, but need a bingeable read), you might just lose interest and not experience the book for what it’s worth. It’s deeply saddening and will leave you in awe, but should be read at the right time in your life in order to have the best impact.
Bridge of Clay is as perfect as one might expect it once you get into it. Zusak's style is still there, I barely have words to describe it. He seems to use as little words as he can to convey so much feeling and that makes it devastatingly beautiful, as usual
I'm currently reading a little life and I have so many quotes highlighted. But in between I've been reading manga and graphic novels that are light and happy to help counteract all the heaviness.
Malazan will forever be my answer to "most intimidating book/series". Good lord I dread the thought of starting each book, but I always love every moment I spend in Erikson's world.
“I’m never in the mood to be weighed down by the earth man.” Seriously one of the most relatable reading experiences ever! That’s exactly how I feel when I want to get to my Classic Literature and Science Fiction TBR. Because most of the time I end up LOVING the story. But the emotions and learning about this new world with rules or certain ways of writing is just exhausting to try to comprehend sometimes
Oh my gosh I absolutely ADORE Bridge of Clay!! I understand why lots of people probably wouldn’t like it though... the reason why I love it so much is because it’s VERY authentic to the experience of growing up in working class suburban Australia (can confirm this, as that was exactly how I grew up too). That book is easily the most relatable, nostalgic, atmospherically-accurate book I have ever read. It’s definitely not anywhere near as accessible for a wide audience as The Book Thief is, but I truly feel like it’s a much more personal, nuanced story that has the potential to be extremely impactful for the (granted, small) group of people who can relate to the context that Zusak was coming from in writing it.
I've been putting off Priory of the Orange Tree, only because it's too long for me to read in one go if I get it from the library, but I don't like buying books unless I already like them.. so I can't decide what to do lol.
Kelli Marissa if you care about my opinion, priory is worth it. It’s big, sometimes slow but very nice world and characters! I am finishing it right now and it’s most exciting modern high fantasy in years! Also, I softly DNFd it last year but I am so glad I gave it a 2nd chance!
Maybe A Little Life will surprise you! I also thought it would be a slow read but I ended up not being able to put it down once I started and flew through it over a single weekend!
I started to follow you since last year and I love how honest you are on what you like and don't :) Love on how you really seem passionate about reading! You make reading so attractive and fun! Thanks!^^
I completely agree with your feelings around Bridge of Clay. I feel like it was either completely over-edited or under-edited. I've tried to complete the book three times and sadly had to DNF. He remains to be my favourite author, I pre-ordered a signed edition and immediately sat down to read it when it arrived and was so disappointed! It felt confusing for the sake of it, rather than it being a plot device or stylistically interesting.
girlnotgrey84 but both are really worth it! I recommend switching between audiobook, ebook and physical. It’s and expansive option but much digestible!
@@Morfeusm I was just gonna say audiobook too! I am a SLOW reader and big books take ages for me, so I always choose audiobooks (sometimes on 1.3x speed) just so I can finish it within my lifespan
Here’s my list: Ninth house- Leigh Bardugo The starless sea - Erin Morgenstern Misery - Stephen King Shadow and Bone - Leigh Bardugo (the bad reviews have turned me offff)
If you’re used to reading YA shadow and bone is fairly small in size and you could always skim! I find that helps when I’m trying to digest a series that isn’t amazing but still decent 😂
Same here with The Goldfinch. There is something about the style of writing that keeps me from reading it, although I did enjoy some literary books in the past like Howard's End. Just goes to show one has to find a literary book that appeals to him.
tomatoandpotato - When I saw her stack of thick books - I immediately wondered if one of them was The Goldfinch. 😂 I did NOT like that book AT ALL & life is too short to waste that much time forcing yourself to read depressing 🤮. DNF’d it finally & happily. No regrests
Katy Humm It’s on my shelf, staring at me, whispering everyday “ready for the emotional roller coaster? It’ll be fun”. I’m really quite excited though!
I’m working through the whole set of Cosmere books for the first time this year and as if the number of books wasn’t daunting enough I just received my copies of the stormlight archive books and omg they’re huge. Lol
I did The Goldfinch on audio and it was captivating. I think it would be a good one for you while your commuting. Plus half of the book is in New York. I feel like that would be so pleasant. As soon as I finish my current read, I am going for A Little Life. Everyone is buzzing about it and I just need to see for myself.
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell was a random book I picked up secondhand a few weeks ago and it's currently one of the books on my TBR that I'm the most excited about. Now I'm a little nervous haha
My intimidating tbr: Lord of shadows Love in the time of cholera The two towers Way of kings Name of the wind Now I think of it I have more books in my tbr than I need for my Goodreads goal because my goal was 100 books and I have already finished 97 of them.
A little life is the only book I just can't stop thinking about even though it's been three years since I read it. I just get these days where I remember reading it and it really gets me. Also the only book where I felt like the characters are real. It's very raw. One of my all time favourites
i felt the exact same way when i started bridge of clay, but honestly its so worth pushing through, SO worth it - once you get the hang of the writing style its so immersive and clever, and truly stunning. Keep trying!
It makes me feel better that even someone who reads as much as you do, Reagan, can still have a book on their shelf for 5 years, lol. Makes me feel like "ah, I'm in good company here..." The TBR list is just never-ending! BUT I did just recently finish The Lies of Locke Lamora, after hearing you talk about it so many times, and I'm SO glad I did, because it's definitely a new fave; I loved it so much!! I will definitely want to read the other books, so thank you for that great rec!!
Assassins Quest is a bit of a slog but the next books (either Ship of Magic or Fool’s Errand depending on who you want to follow) are soooo worth it. I finished them in like two days, and they’re massive
Books that I'm somehow putting off reading are: - the dragon republic - royal assassin & assassins quest - holy sister - atonement - what if it's us - a dance with dragons And probably more
Give The Goldfinch a try! It made such an impact on me. On par with the Book Thief. Beautifully human and real and such well-developed characters. One of my favs of all time. 💖
I'm almost finished the Goldfinch. It's not as emotionally taxing as I thought it would be though I do care deeply for Theo in such a way. It's a slow one, but while I'm going about my day I swear I keep ruminating on Theo until I pick the book back up. Plus the detail in Donna Tartt's writing is astounding. I cant imagine the research gone into so many aspects of this book. I have about 200 pages left and I'm worried something horrid is going to happen that will devastate me ha
I hope if you get around to the Goldfinch you enjoy it as much as I did. I couldn't put it down and was sad when it ended. Definitely my book of the year in the year I read it.
I loved Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, but that might have something to do with all the 18th and 19th century novels I read in graduate school. Susanna Clarke does a brilliant job of capturing the voice of that era and mixing in some whimsical fantasy. If you liked the first two books of the Gentlemen Bastards series, you'll almost certainly enjoy the third. Lynch keeps up his high standards, and the characters and their relationships are as engaging as ever. I'm also a fan of Robin Hobb's Assassin books, and Assassin's Quest is a worthy end to that original trilogy. I can't say the same of the Lightbringer books. I just finished the first, and though I really wanted to like it, it seemed a bit flat to me. I'll push on to read the second eventually.
Same here. I've had Ulysees in my shelf for several years now. The reputation, the thickness among other things just about scared the heck out of me. I think it will sit there undisturbed further.
@@tomatoandpotato1971 still better than Finnegans Wake, I mean just listen to this: 'What clashes here of wills gen wonts; oystrigods gaggin fishygods! brekkek keekkek keekkek keekkek! Koax koax koax! Ualu ualu ualu! Quaouauh!' I mean that man was a savage 😂👌
Hey Regan, the Goldfinch is an intense story but it is not so overwhelmingly sad and intense that you cant read it. There is always a current of hope (almost) throughout the book and people who care deeply about the main character. I think you could read it without it being too much of an intense "reality book". :)
Basically my entire TBR! But mostly, Mistborn series and Illuminae because I want to like it so much but I'm worried about what if I read it and don't like it.
Hey thanks for recommending the Keeper of the Lost Cities series! It has been such a pleasure to sink into. I could not believe how great the writing is, and it is directed toward middle schoolers. Haven't read a midgrade this good since Harry Potter and the Inheritance Saga.
The Goldfinch is wonderful. And while it's certainly sad in a lot of ways, it isn't harrowing. She writes incredible characters. Honestly I've read it I think four times. It's very absorbing, and just so beautifully written!
I wanted to reread a classic this year and chose Moby Dick. Even though I really liked it the first time (yes, I know, weird) I am having trouble picking it up again now.
I could not get through fellowship of the ring for the life of me. I got to the council of Elrond and gave up. Good luck though. You may have more will power than me. 😂
@@Anna-ou7or I didnt understand House of Leaves but I read it years ago when I was like 14. I've been considering trying it again and seeing if I get it more this time.
The most intimidating books in my TBR right now: The rest of the game of thrones books(only read the first one), they are so long 😣😄 Still one of my favourite series though 💕
This a very original video, I loved it! Some books are so intimidating, that's crazy 😂 Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson has been in my tbr for so long, but I'm discouraged everytime I look at it! Also Bridge Of Clay sounds really interesting 👀
I just started Lies of Locke Lamora, the first in the Gentleman Bastard series! I’m really enjoying it so far! The dialogue and banter are so witty, and I love the characters so far!
The Goldfinch! Also putting off Frederick Douglass prophet of freedom, The City of Brass, The Silmarillion, The Count of Monte Cristo. BUT i am tackling (and almost done with) Anna Karenina, so that is motivating :D
Omg I screamed when you said Bridge of Clay because that was literally my thought. The Book Thief is my everything and I actually pre-ordered a very pretty HC edition of Bridge of Clay before it came out, that's how excited I was... have gotten to page 50 two times by now..... please someone tell me it get's better after that, so I can give it another FINAL chance???!
So so excited for you to experience the ending of the Lightbringer series. It was so good. New fave fantasy series. ❤️ And I’m always excited for you to continue reading Hobb! Her work is so slow burn but the characters are incredible. My fave character is introduced in book 2 I believe and I’m excited for you to encounter them! 😍
You will love A little life! Its so important to read it because it discusses such vital topics and themes and historical events ! Please pick it up ! I would love to hear your thoughts
I never read reviews before I read a book, so that I don't get talked out of reading a book. I am reading A Little Life now. I am halfway through and it is an emotional rollercoaster ride. I love it though. I will also be starting The Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb sometime soon as I borrowed it using Libby from my library.
i put off north and south by elizabeth gaskell for SO long, only to realise that i was so close to one of my favourite scenes and the main characters meeting. definitely one of my favourite books so far this year!
I think the most intimidating book on my TBR is 'The Secret History.' I read it a couple years ago and liked it but people online seem to love it so much that I thought I was missing something and would benefit from a reread. Except then I keep putting it off to read other books.
Hey Regan! I’m so glad to find your channel. I’m always excited to connect with fellow Booktubers. I’ve really been on the fence about starting Gentleman Bastards and Lightbringer. I’ve heard mixed reviews on those. Maybe I’ll check them out. I’m intimidated by Jonathan Strange too lol.
Please try to finish Bridge of Clay. It’s one of my absolute favourites and getting through a bit to get used to the weird pov’s is so, so worth it. I promise.
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My list of books that intimidate me: A brief history of seven killings, Wolf Hall, A tree grows in Brooklyn, Kristin Lavransdatter, Gone with the wind, A little life, The secret history and De la part de la princesse morte by Kenize Mourad .
Priory of the Orange Tree, Kingdom of Ash, and Anna Karenina....basically all the big ones....I also tend to put off long series. Like all of Cassandra Clare's books 'cause it's just a big commitment. Why I only read book one of Outlander too. I get tired just thinking of how many books there are in the series and how big.
i read a little life in january and trust me you should be intimidated by it but its still so good even though its such a struggle to get through so i hope you read it soon
The robin hobb's audiobooks are really great, maybe you should try them out. I was really intimidated with Royal Assassin and I listened to the audiobook, it's amazing. And it's so so much better than the first one!!
I'm like you regarding The Burning White - I feel like I need to re-read the series before I start the last book because the world is so complex I'm not sure I will remember all the relevant information to really appreciate the final book.
Right now I’m reading Romeo and Juliet which I find intimidating (but I’m using the side by side translation version to help me know what’s going on) and The Brothers Karamazov which I’ve started but is so long it intimidates me by how long it will take to stick with it and read it - though I’m enjoying both stories, just intimidated by the writing. 🤷🏻♀️
KyrumptionMakeup The tone never really changes so if that is why you can’t get into it, you might be in for a bumpy ride. I liked it because I just felt like I had been with them for years and finding out each persons life/secrets/manipulations was interesting. I know Donna narrates the audio so maybe just a change in format might help.
This is random, but your sweater looks so SOFT and pretty
Smultron-vr I wanna know where it’s from 👀
That’s the first thing I noticed! I got weirded out by myself for noticing that 😂😂 good thing it wasn’t just me lol
*okay that first book was THICC*
@Chase Marlon U’re right! no one gives a damn
Sorry but I laughed out loud when you were talking about A little Life and said "look at this cover, do they look like they having a great time? NO!".
I know most people see a young man crying but the image is actually by a photographer called Peter Hujar and titled "Orgasmic Man".
😂 Omg I didn't know that. Interesting book facts lol
Says something about the photo that everyone thinks he's in agony.
oh my
mysticmajestic I think it’s actually very metaphorical in Judes life and how his misery is often accompanied with the sexual abuse that befell him often and played a major role in his very trauma ridden life
A little life is so good! It will rip your soul and your heart into pieces it’s definitely emotional
Maddie Conlan I mostly hated it but it will be really interesting to hear her thoughts
It’s legit my favorite book which is the first time I’ve been able to say that confidently about a book
Sadly can‘t agree
The most intimidating books and series on my tbr:
1. The mortal instruments
2. Shades of magic
3. Mistborn
4. The Nightingale
5. On the come up
haha the mortal instruments is on mine too! also series like the raven cycle, the diviners, miss peregrine's, etc.
Please do read Mistborn! Its too damn amazing to ignore no matter how much you hate long books.
I've read the first four out of this list and they were all amazing and worth it. The Nightingale is vastly different than the rest though.
Mistborn is great and I actually don't remember it as a long book because I got through it so fast 😊 really really recommend the stormlight archive books by Sanderson as well, even though those are admittedly pretty long (but so worth it)
saman khalid omg same about the mortal instruments
For me it’s Priory of the Orange Tree! I want to read it so badly though. Also A Little Life
Yes! My partner bought me priory and I was so happy but I find myself scared to pick it up because I have a 75 book goal for this year and it will slow me down haha!
idk if the audiobook exists for that yet but when I decide I want to read that I’d definitely go for that
@@victoria4 it does!
I'm more than halfway through The Priory of the Orange tree, and I don't think I will ever finish it. IT'S SOOOO BORING! My goodness! The only redeeming thing about it is its beautiful cover.
I was intimitated too and i struggled a bit in the first 100 pages to recognize the names and the characters tbh, but after those first pages i literally flew through it. My favourite book from last year, it was definitely worth it and in the end you'll deff feel like reading 1000 pages more, trust me
I find that the only thing making me feel like I have to read books like A Little Life is just other people saying I have to read it. Emotionally charged books like that might be their jam but it's not mine. It's been five years. Let it go. Life is too short to read books you're not excited to read. You will literally die before you get a chance to read the books you WANT to read.
I read A Little Life... was extremely well written and also I wish I never read it. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone but I can appreciate it for what it is.
Please do pick up A Little Life soon! I’ve just finished reading it and I am completely and utterly emotionally drained, but I freaking loved it. I haven’t stopped thinking about it in weeks. Alllll of the trigger warnings though.
Tip: Save A Little Life for a time when you WANT to feel strong emotions when reading!!!! This book is incredible and will deliver the results you want if you choose to read it for this purpose! If you read this book during a fantasy binge (as I often have these when I’m not looking for strong emotional attachment, but need a bingeable read), you might just lose interest and not experience the book for what it’s worth. It’s deeply saddening and will leave you in awe, but should be read at the right time in your life in order to have the best impact.
Concerning Bridge of Clay: power through! It's long and slow but it's sooo worth it! My second favorite book of last year
Bridge of Clay is as perfect as one might expect it once you get into it. Zusak's style is still there, I barely have words to describe it. He seems to use as little words as he can to convey so much feeling and that makes it devastatingly beautiful, as usual
I'm currently reading a little life and I have so many quotes highlighted. But in between I've been reading manga and graphic novels that are light and happy to help counteract all the heaviness.
Malazan will forever be my answer to "most intimidating book/series". Good lord I dread the thought of starting each book, but I always love every moment I spend in Erikson's world.
Nothing can top malazan in being the most intimidating and being the most rewarding at the same time.
Umm, no spoilers but a lot happens in A Little Life and it's definitely not slow. It does have a lot of dark and upsetting content.
“I’m never in the mood to be weighed down by the earth man.” Seriously one of the most relatable reading experiences ever! That’s exactly how I feel when I want to get to my Classic Literature and Science Fiction TBR. Because most of the time I end up LOVING the story. But the emotions and learning about this new world with rules or certain ways of writing is just exhausting to try to comprehend sometimes
Oh my gosh I absolutely ADORE Bridge of Clay!! I understand why lots of people probably wouldn’t like it though... the reason why I love it so much is because it’s VERY authentic to the experience of growing up in working class suburban Australia (can confirm this, as that was exactly how I grew up too). That book is easily the most relatable, nostalgic, atmospherically-accurate book I have ever read. It’s definitely not anywhere near as accessible for a wide audience as The Book Thief is, but I truly feel like it’s a much more personal, nuanced story that has the potential to be extremely impactful for the (granted, small) group of people who can relate to the context that Zusak was coming from in writing it.
I've been putting off Priory of the Orange Tree, only because it's too long for me to read in one go if I get it from the library, but I don't like buying books unless I already like them.. so I can't decide what to do lol.
Kelli Marissa if you care about my opinion, priory is worth it. It’s big, sometimes slow but very nice world and characters! I am finishing it right now and it’s most exciting modern high fantasy in years! Also, I softly DNFd it last year but I am so glad I gave it a 2nd chance!
Some books offer free e samples like 5-7 chapters usually to see if you like it
Jonathan Strange must have took the author 60 years to write because I swear to god that book feels longer than any book I've EVER seen
Maybe A Little Life will surprise you! I also thought it would be a slow read but I ended up not being able to put it down once I started and flew through it over a single weekend!
I started to follow you since last year and I love how honest you are on what you like and don't :) Love on how you really seem passionate about reading! You make reading so attractive and fun! Thanks!^^
Are you planing on reading The Wheel of Time?
Yesssssss probably in the next few years!
There’s a BEAUTIFUL edition of them by Juniper Books ❤️🐉
@@LisaL86 Yeah I saw Daniel Greene video of it and I loved it, but I can't afford it right now, i'm going to start saving for it xD
I am so here for this! Can't wait for her to read it and encourage us all! Lol
Well, that's an intimidating series on my TBR.
I completely agree with your feelings around Bridge of Clay. I feel like it was either completely over-edited or under-edited. I've tried to complete the book three times and sadly had to DNF. He remains to be my favourite author, I pre-ordered a signed edition and immediately sat down to read it when it arrived and was so disappointed! It felt confusing for the sake of it, rather than it being a plot device or stylistically interesting.
The Goldfinch is a must must read. Loved it!!!!
Most intimidating books on my TBR are The Stormlight Archives and Priory of the Orange Tree and basically any book you can use as a weapon.
girlnotgrey84 but both are really worth it! I recommend switching between audiobook, ebook and physical. It’s and expansive option but much digestible!
@@Morfeusm I was just gonna say audiobook too! I am a SLOW reader and big books take ages for me, so I always choose audiobooks (sometimes on 1.3x speed) just so I can finish it within my lifespan
The Stormlight Archive is incredible so definitely worth reading 1000+ pages per book
The Stormlight Archive books are some of my absolute favourites and so worth it!
Oh my god please read A Little Life!! I can promise you that it will be a reading experience you will never forget or be able to recreate
The goldfinch is absolutely amazing one of my favorites. A little life is wonderful too. They’re both totally worth it
Here’s my list:
Ninth house- Leigh Bardugo
The starless sea - Erin Morgenstern
Misery - Stephen King
Shadow and Bone - Leigh Bardugo (the bad reviews have turned me offff)
Victoria i really loved misery! but that’s just because i’m a nerd for king, the bad reviews are understandable
If you’re used to reading YA shadow and bone is fairly small in size and you could always skim! I find that helps when I’m trying to digest a series that isn’t amazing but still decent 😂
Her other series that starts with six of crows is better received
I recommend reading six of crows first you dont have to read shadow and bone first if at all
Same here with The Goldfinch. There is something about the style of writing that keeps me from reading it, although I did enjoy some literary books in the past like Howard's End. Just goes to show one has to find a literary book that appeals to him.
tomatoandpotato - When I saw her stack of thick books - I immediately wondered if one of them was The Goldfinch. 😂 I did NOT like that book AT ALL & life is too short to waste that much time forcing yourself to read depressing 🤮. DNF’d it finally & happily. No regrests
My list of books that intimidate me: A Little Life, The Stand, Les Miserables, Dune, The Goldfinch
HenaLaul Dune is GREAT as an audiobook! It really helps with dry writing because you are listening and world and story is great!
I’ve just finished A Little Life, emotionally draining. But so freaking beautiful!
Morfeus I will definitely try it. Thank you for the recommendation! Are there many versions? If so, which one do you recommend?
Katy Humm It’s on my shelf, staring at me, whispering everyday “ready for the emotional roller coaster? It’ll be fun”. I’m really quite excited though!
Oooooooh I wanna read Dune so bad but saaaaame.
I’m working through the whole set of Cosmere books for the first time this year and as if the number of books wasn’t daunting enough I just received my copies of the stormlight archive books and omg they’re huge. Lol
I did The Goldfinch on audio and it was captivating. I think it would be a good one for you while your commuting. Plus half of the book is in New York. I feel like that would be so pleasant. As soon as I finish my current read, I am going for A Little Life. Everyone is buzzing about it and I just need to see for myself.
This might be weird but your books are so clean and it’s so satisfying watching u fan through them
You do not know how excited I was to see the seven realms series on your shelf because I have not found anyone else who has read that series!!!!
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell was a random book I picked up secondhand a few weeks ago and it's currently one of the books on my TBR that I'm the most excited about. Now I'm a little nervous haha
My intimidating tbr:
Lord of shadows
Love in the time of cholera
The two towers
Way of kings
Name of the wind
Now I think of it I have more books in my tbr than I need for my Goodreads goal because my goal was 100 books and I have already finished 97 of them.
A little life is the only book I just can't stop thinking about even though it's been three years since I read it. I just get these days where I remember reading it and it really gets me. Also the only book where I felt like the characters are real. It's very raw. One of my all time favourites
i felt the exact same way when i started bridge of clay, but honestly its so worth pushing through, SO worth it - once you get the hang of the writing style its so immersive and clever, and truly stunning. Keep trying!
A Little Life is on my TBR for March! I think I’m finally ready.
Same I’m scared!!
A Little Life was on my TBR for so long but I finally did it and having the audiobook and listening to it really helped in moving forward.
It makes me feel better that even someone who reads as much as you do, Reagan, can still have a book on their shelf for 5 years, lol. Makes me feel like "ah, I'm in good company here..." The TBR list is just never-ending! BUT I did just recently finish The Lies of Locke Lamora, after hearing you talk about it so many times, and I'm SO glad I did, because it's definitely a new fave; I loved it so much!! I will definitely want to read the other books, so thank you for that great rec!!
Assassins Quest is a bit of a slog but the next books (either Ship of Magic or Fool’s Errand depending on who you want to follow) are soooo worth it. I finished them in like two days, and they’re massive
I mainly put off series finales-- I'm never ready to say goodbye!
Cal's Constant Raving Reviews awww
Books that I'm somehow putting off reading are:
- the dragon republic
- royal assassin & assassins quest
- holy sister
- atonement
- what if it's us
- a dance with dragons
And probably more
Atonement and a dance of dragons (more asoiaf overall) are two of my favourite books 😊 I'd recommend!
Give The Goldfinch a try! It made such an impact on me. On par with the Book Thief. Beautifully human and real and such well-developed characters. One of my favs of all time. 💖
The hazel wood is so good!
The category with books being realy emotional is so relatable to me. I haven't picked up books and shows that I would would hurt me in yearssss
I'm almost finished the Goldfinch. It's not as emotionally taxing as I thought it would be though I do care deeply for Theo in such a way. It's a slow one, but while I'm going about my day I swear I keep ruminating on Theo until I pick the book back up. Plus the detail in Donna Tartt's writing is astounding. I cant imagine the research gone into so many aspects of this book. I have about 200 pages left and I'm worried something horrid is going to happen that will devastate me ha
I loved the Goldfinch and A Little Life. Im also having a hard time getting into Bridge of Clay too but ive heard if we perservere it will pay off.
I hope if you get around to the Goldfinch you enjoy it as much as I did. I couldn't put it down and was sad when it ended. Definitely my book of the year in the year I read it.
I loved Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, but that might have something to do with all the 18th and 19th century novels I read in graduate school. Susanna Clarke does a brilliant job of capturing the voice of that era and mixing in some whimsical fantasy. If you liked the first two books of the Gentlemen Bastards series, you'll almost certainly enjoy the third. Lynch keeps up his high standards, and the characters and their relationships are as engaging as ever. I'm also a fan of Robin Hobb's Assassin books, and Assassin's Quest is a worthy end to that original trilogy. I can't say the same of the Lightbringer books. I just finished the first, and though I really wanted to like it, it seemed a bit flat to me. I'll push on to read the second eventually.
Most amazing thing for me is your TBR consists of physical books whereas mine is mostly titles in goodreads :D
I put off the HazelWood for a long time because of the mixed reviews but I ended up really enjoying it.
Oh my gosh, I’m with you...I have a really hard time, a sense of dread, in reading heartbreaking stories.
A Little Life is SUPER heavy but it’s just sooooo good. I also didn’t find it slow which is weird because I’m scared of all books over 400 pages
A Little Life messed me up tbh
I also tried reading a Bridge of Clay but I felt like I couldn’t get into it and it bothered me so much because I enjoyed the Book Thief
A Little Life was really really good. Just make sure you have a really good support group afterwards
For me it’s Complete works of Jane Austen, then ANY poetry book and Ulysses (that book OMG is insane 😱)
Same here. I've had Ulysees in my shelf for several years now. The reputation, the thickness among other things just about scared the heck out of me. I think it will sit there undisturbed further.
@@tomatoandpotato1971 still better than Finnegans Wake, I mean just listen to this: 'What clashes here of wills gen wonts; oystrigods gaggin fishygods! brekkek keekkek keekkek keekkek! Koax koax koax! Ualu ualu ualu! Quaouauh!' I mean that man was a savage 😂👌
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Hey Regan, the Goldfinch is an intense story but it is not so overwhelmingly sad and intense that you cant read it. There is always a current of hope (almost) throughout the book and people who care deeply about the main character. I think you could read it without it being too much of an intense "reality book". :)
Basically my entire TBR! But mostly, Mistborn series and Illuminae because I want to like it so much but I'm worried about what if I read it and don't like it.
Hey thanks for recommending the Keeper of the Lost Cities series! It has been such a pleasure to sink into. I could not believe how great the writing is, and it is directed toward middle schoolers. Haven't read a midgrade this good since Harry Potter and the Inheritance Saga.
I love the hazel wood. It's a book to read slowly and to emerse yourself in. I haven't read the Name of the Wind yet!
The Goldfinch is wonderful. And while it's certainly sad in a lot of ways, it isn't harrowing. She writes incredible characters. Honestly I've read it I think four times. It's very absorbing, and just so beautifully written!
Ooo yes to Chain of Gold! so much to keep track of!
I wanted to reread a classic this year and chose Moby Dick. Even though I really liked it the first time (yes, I know, weird) I am having trouble picking it up again now.
Mine are House of Leaves, Romanovs, the Lord of the Rings (I have the 50th anniversary bind up edition) and the Black Prism
I could not get through fellowship of the ring for the life of me. I got to the council of Elrond and gave up. Good luck though. You may have more will power than me. 😂
@@Anna-ou7or I didnt understand House of Leaves but I read it years ago when I was like 14. I've been considering trying it again and seeing if I get it more this time.
The most intimidating books in my TBR right now:
The rest of the game of thrones books(only read the first one), they are so long 😣😄
Still one of my favourite series though 💕
This a very original video, I loved it! Some books are so intimidating, that's crazy 😂 Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson has been in my tbr for so long, but I'm discouraged everytime I look at it!
Also Bridge Of Clay sounds really interesting 👀
honestly the hazel wood is the book that got me into reading more frequently it is really nice and fantasy in it is just wow
I just started Lies of Locke Lamora, the first in the Gentleman Bastard series! I’m really enjoying it so far! The dialogue and banter are so witty, and I love the characters so far!
You must have a ton of soft and beautiful sweaters. You look sooo gorgeous❤
The Goldfinch! Also putting off Frederick Douglass prophet of freedom, The City of Brass, The Silmarillion, The Count of Monte Cristo. BUT i am tackling (and almost done with) Anna Karenina, so that is motivating :D
Monte Cristo is a fun read :)
Omg I screamed when you said Bridge of Clay because that was literally my thought. The Book Thief is my everything and I actually pre-ordered a very pretty HC edition of Bridge of Clay before it came out, that's how excited I was... have gotten to page 50 two times by now..... please someone tell me it get's better after that, so I can give it another FINAL chance???!
So so excited for you to experience the ending of the Lightbringer series. It was so good. New fave fantasy series. ❤️ And I’m always excited for you to continue reading Hobb! Her work is so slow burn but the characters are incredible. My fave character is introduced in book 2 I believe and I’m excited for you to encounter them! 😍
You will love A little life! Its so important to read it because it discusses such vital topics and themes and historical events ! Please pick it up ! I would love to hear your thoughts
"A little life" it is a really good book. I just loved it and especially the characters.
I never read reviews before I read a book, so that I don't get talked out of reading a book. I am reading A Little Life now. I am halfway through and it is an emotional rollercoaster ride. I love it though. I will also be starting The Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb sometime soon as I borrowed it using Libby from my library.
i’m so intimidated to read clockwork angel for no apparent reason omg
It's amazing!! Definitely a good read :)
i put off north and south by elizabeth gaskell for SO long, only to realise that i was so close to one of my favourite scenes and the main characters meeting. definitely one of my favourite books so far this year!
A little life literally put me in a reading slump, not because its bad, but because its so good that other books i pick up after that feel unworthy.
Nadhira Alias oh my goodness the same happened to me! It felt like nothing could achieve that level of emotional impact
I think the most intimidating book on my TBR is 'The Secret History.' I read it a couple years ago and liked it but people online seem to love it so much that I thought I was missing something and would benefit from a reread. Except then I keep putting it off to read other books.
I just did this video haha and my most intimidating book on my TBR is definitely Outlander
Hey Regan! I’m so glad to find your channel. I’m always excited to connect with fellow Booktubers. I’ve really been on the fence about starting Gentleman Bastards and Lightbringer. I’ve heard mixed reviews on those. Maybe I’ll check them out. I’m intimidated by Jonathan Strange too lol.
Please try to finish Bridge of Clay. It’s one of my absolute favourites and getting through a bit to get used to the weird pov’s is so, so worth it. I promise.
House of Leaves has sat on my shelf for a long time. Definitely intimidated by it.
I see many editions of Name of the Wind and now I love you more! 😘😍
Poetry recommendation
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3) To be young and in love by Kuo Kenih.
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Book I'm putting off: Daughter of the Forest (I don''t know why though...)
Heart wrenching but beautiful. Worth the read!
My list of books that intimidate me: A brief history of seven killings, Wolf Hall, A tree grows in Brooklyn, Kristin Lavransdatter, Gone with the wind, A little life, The secret history and De la part de la princesse morte by Kenize Mourad .
Priory of the Orange Tree, Kingdom of Ash, and Anna Karenina....basically all the big ones....I also tend to put off long series. Like all of Cassandra Clare's books 'cause it's just a big commitment. Why I only read book one of Outlander too. I get tired just thinking of how many books there are in the series and how big.
i read a little life in january and trust me you should be intimidated by it but its still so good even though its such a struggle to get through so i hope you read it soon
Matching your sweater to The Republic of Thieves? Priceless!
SAME I’m so intimidated by a little life BUT I loved the goldfinch so much I would highly recommend it (though I preferred the secret history)
The robin hobb's audiobooks are really great, maybe you should try them out. I was really intimidated with Royal Assassin and I listened to the audiobook, it's amazing. And it's so so much better than the first one!!
I'm like you regarding The Burning White - I feel like I need to re-read the series before I start the last book because the world is so complex I'm not sure I will remember all the relevant information to really appreciate the final book.
Travel to Michigan! That would be so fun to host you guys here. ♡
So happy I'm not the only one who deals with this
For me it’s The Book Thief but I’m planning on picking it up in March
Make sure you do!!!
You'll definitely love it!!!
Right now I’m reading Romeo and Juliet which I find intimidating (but I’m using the side by side translation version to help me know what’s going on) and The Brothers Karamazov which I’ve started but is so long it intimidates me by how long it will take to stick with it and read it - though I’m enjoying both stories, just intimidated by the writing. 🤷🏻♀️
OH YOU SO HAVE TO READ THE SECRET HISTORY by Donna Tartt, it's sooooooo amazing omg😍
cxrmenlr I just read that in January and I was blown away by how invested I got in that friend group :)
I am having such a hard time getting into it!
KyrumptionMakeup The tone never really changes so if that is why you can’t get into it, you might be in for a bumpy ride. I liked it because I just felt like I had been with them for years and finding out each persons life/secrets/manipulations was interesting. I know Donna narrates the audio so maybe just a change in format might help.