Ranking 16 Recent Reads!! January (and December) Wrap-Up!!

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  • @lauralikesbooks
    @lauralikesbooks 2 роки тому

    The Nothing Man is the only book I’ve read from Catherine Ryan Howard, and I absolutely LOVED it!!! So excited to read more! As always, great video!! You’re so genuine and your energy is contagious! Puts me in such a good mood! ❤️

  • @dessertcomes1st
    @dessertcomes1st 2 роки тому

    So glad to have found your channel! I am looking for more booktubers who lean more into the thriller/mystery genres vs romance.

  • @kaylasitler9607
    @kaylasitler9607 2 роки тому

    I read the American kingpin per your recommendation and it was SO GOOD

  • @NerdyNatReads
    @NerdyNatReads 2 роки тому

    oh man, yes, the nothing man was so addictive! It read like a mix between a thriller and a true crime book!

  • @louisesanto
    @louisesanto 2 роки тому +1

    You influenced me to read American Kingpin. I never heard of this happening. It was a great read.

  • @emilyrogers3271
    @emilyrogers3271 2 роки тому

    I really liked The Nothing Man and can't wait to read more books from Catherine Ryan Howard.

  • @hollyc4624
    @hollyc4624 2 роки тому

    So glad that you enjoyed the Catherine Ryan Howard books! I picked 56 Days from BOTM a few months back and then got on the backlist kick. Her writing is really engaging.

  • @blucent23
    @blucent23 2 роки тому

    My TBR list gets bigger with every video I watch. I've added 4 to it just now from this video alone. 😊
    I started reading Pretty Little Wife after watching one of your videos. I am halfway through it and enjoying it so far. Wouldn't have picked it up if I hadn't see it in one of your wrap up videos 💙

  • @SarahAsYouWish
    @SarahAsYouWish 2 роки тому

    Yes, The Nothing Man was my favorite thriller of 2020, so good! I also really enjoyed 56 Days. The Anthropocene Reviewed was such a charming book. The audiobook is wonderful because he narrates it. Great wrap-up.

  • @Mano-Wan
    @Mano-Wan 2 роки тому +1

    So glad you enjoyed *Jade City* 💚 I finished the Saga and thought it was AMAZING 🙌🏽 The best way I can describe it... It's like The Godfather with a hint of "magic"... I LOVED it and it's BRILLIANT 🤩

  • @katecollins2471
    @katecollins2471 2 роки тому

    I’m literally so thrilled you loved The Anthroprocene Reviewed! It was my #1 non fiction book of 2021. I listened to the audio and I loved it. I laughed and I also cried (googling people!). It made me feel small in the world, but also gave me hope, filled me with wonder. Truly so so good. I (ironically) gave this book five stars. ⭐️

    • @carolinejohnson3483
      @carolinejohnson3483  2 роки тому

      Omg loved the irony of having to rate it too hahaha what an amazing book!!

  • @nicolebegovic1483
    @nicolebegovic1483 2 роки тому

    Hahah you’re so funny trying to describe a fantasy book. I’m the same, but trying to branch out too

  • @Georgesmomsu
    @Georgesmomsu 2 роки тому

    The Nothing Man was fantastic. I need to read 56 Days and Play. The Anthropocene Reviewed was a beautiful audiobook. He also did a podcast with the same name. His voice is so soothing.

  • @theroomiesdigest
    @theroomiesdigest 2 роки тому

    i will never shut up about heartstopper I love it so much 😭 -mo

    • @theroomiesdigest
      @theroomiesdigest 2 роки тому

      Arsenic and Adobo has been on my list for so long I’m taking it as a sign to pick it up -mo

    • @theroomiesdigest
      @theroomiesdigest 2 роки тому

      IM READING JADE CITY RN IM HAVING A GOOD TIME -mo

  • @_feral_streep_
    @_feral_streep_ 2 роки тому

    I’m not a huge thriller/horror reader but I’m super excited to read The Anthropocene Reviewed!

    • @carolinejohnson3483
      @carolinejohnson3483  2 роки тому +1

      YES! The audio is incredible if you like audiobooks - completely forgot to mention that in the video 😅

  • @ashleyslittlelibrary
    @ashleyslittlelibrary 2 роки тому

    I liked Nothing but Blackened Teeth too! We are few and far between but there are some people who enjoyed it 😂 I also loved 56 Days so I need to check out her other stuff!

  • @kaylawenner1108
    @kaylawenner1108 2 роки тому

    Just added American Kingpin to my Goodreads want to read!! So excited - thank you for the recommendation!

  • @monahanna2685
    @monahanna2685 2 роки тому

    Ooohhhh. you made me excited to read A Head Full of Ghosts.

  • @vataidalma6855
    @vataidalma6855 2 роки тому

    I also gave As Good As Dead 4🌟 and gave the first two in the series 5🌟 🙌
    Yaay I also loved The Nothing Man!! It was exceptional

  • @IzzyButler94
    @IzzyButler94 2 роки тому

    I’ve missed your videos 🥰

  • @AmandasBooksandlife
    @AmandasBooksandlife 2 роки тому

    Books i want to read: Rewind
    the nothing man and the grip of it. Thank you for some good recommendations 😍

  • @literarysahar
    @literarysahar 2 роки тому

    omg shocked to see Jade City on here hahaha

    • @literarysahar
      @literarysahar 2 роки тому

      also yes i am very late to this video but i’m here😂

  • @samson_93
    @samson_93 2 роки тому

    Im surprised you liked a Head full of ghosts... i read it in January 2021 and i haaaated it, i thought it was so incredibly boring 😭😂 i gave it straight to the book exchange when i finished it

    • @carolinejohnson3483
      @carolinejohnson3483  2 роки тому

      Hahaha I mean you’re not wrong it was kind of boring for the most part 😂 I heard it was more of a family study before I started it though so I feel like my expectations were in the right place going in. And I just loved the ending👀

  • @Packingpaws
    @Packingpaws 2 роки тому

    A great list as usual! Really excited to get into Tremblay’s backlist as well! Haven’t read A Head Full of Ghosts yet but seems like most people love it! And Rewind sounds so good ⏪ can’t wait! ✨ and yeah I’m gonna have to pick up The Nothing Man… serial killer pov? Sold ✨

  • @libraryofliz6693
    @libraryofliz6693 2 роки тому

    i also loved the getaway its so underrated! and i gave nothing but blackened teeth 3 stars too we're definitely in the minority😂

  • @KeeleyJo
    @KeeleyJo 2 роки тому +1

    I loved 56 Days so maybe I need to read more Catherine Ryan Howard! Her books sound so good.

    • @KeeleyJo
      @KeeleyJo 2 роки тому

      I really really loved The Anthropocene Reviewed also! It seems like we have a lot of the same tastes!

    • @carolinejohnson3483
      @carolinejohnson3483  2 роки тому

      YES!! I definitely recommend the nothing man and rewind! All of her books take place within the same world it’s so cool

  • @AlannaGillian
    @AlannaGillian 2 роки тому

    I always get so excited when you post new videos!! I would love to see your current TBR for some inspiration for more winter time reads 🙂 also just out of curiosity, what’s your job?

    • @carolinejohnson3483
      @carolinejohnson3483  2 роки тому

      Thanks so much! I actually posted an end of the year TBR video a little over a month ago that was full of wintertime TBR books!! And I’m the communications manager for a public service agency 😄

  • @BrynnanDunaway
    @BrynnanDunaway 2 роки тому

    My first thought when the video started: dang care’s bedroom looks like a hotel
    Care: so I’m in a hotel!!

    • @BrynnanDunaway
      @BrynnanDunaway 2 роки тому

      When I saw you read jade city on Goodreads I said what in tarnation

    • @BrynnanDunaway
      @BrynnanDunaway 2 роки тому

      “So in this fantasy world” - phrases Caroline recently said for the first time

    • @carolinejohnson3483
      @carolinejohnson3483  2 роки тому

      Haha what is even happening

  • @karenwilson772
    @karenwilson772 2 роки тому

    Loved your video as always. Going to add some of these books to my TBR. I agree with you on Near The Bone. I was a little disappointed with the book. I think I gave it a 3.5 star. It was good but something fell short for me. I did just finished reading twelve nights at Rotter House. I don’t know how I feel. I still don’t know if I understood it. I keep trying to work it out in my mind. Maybe I need to read it again. Thanks again for all your recommendations. Look forward to another video. 😊

    • @carolinejohnson3483
      @carolinejohnson3483  2 роки тому

      Completely agree about near the bone!! Without spoiling anything, I guess I’d say I wanted more….. monster? Haha didn’t expect that much emotional/abusive horror! Still terrifying but definitely wanted more gore! Also the ending of NTB left me a little confused about the theme I think

    • @karenwilson772
      @karenwilson772 2 роки тому

      @@carolinejohnson3483 I totally agree. Didn’t care for the abuse and I still don’t know anything about the monster. I guess there was two of them?🤨. Would have loved more monster too!!!

  • @abbybeck3370
    @abbybeck3370 2 роки тому

    have you read The Blacklands by Belinda Bauer? it also has a serial killer perspective and it’s super atmospheric and tense. i hope my library has The Nothing Man! I’ve been eyeing a lot of CRH’s backlist
    -academiabby

    • @carolinejohnson3483
      @carolinejohnson3483  2 роки тому

      Oooh I haven’t read that one I’ll have to add it to my TBR!! And yes good luck with CRH def try the nothing man if you haven’t read it yet!!

  • @haileyhughes
    @haileyhughes 2 роки тому

    bye i feel so validated about if i disappear 💀

    • @haileyhughes
      @haileyhughes 2 роки тому

      ok now i’m INTRIGUED about nothing but blackened teeth

    • @haileyhughes
      @haileyhughes 2 роки тому

      catherine ryan howard go OFF

  • @javiermarcialcespedesberne8575
    @javiermarcialcespedesberne8575 2 роки тому +1

    Hola, que tal?,
    como van?, Los mejores y más cordiales Saludos desde puente piedra, lima, Perú, ojalá que puedas venir en algún momento a mi país y que disfrutes mucho de todo por aquí, con la familia y los amigos;
    felicidades por tus vídeos...

  • @suzannedaniel2057
    @suzannedaniel2057 2 роки тому +1

    When I click on your Goodreads links I get Darius.

    • @carolinejohnson3483
      @carolinejohnson3483  2 роки тому +1

      Hahaha thank you for catching that! Just fixed it - this link should work www.goodreads.com/user/show/92847523-caroline-johnson

  • @bluetheon
    @bluetheon 2 роки тому

    Wait, what was the cringe thing that happened in The Nothing Man? I've read it but can't remember enough to know what that might be 😅

    • @carolinejohnson3483
      @carolinejohnson3483  2 роки тому

      ahh it’s tough to say bc I don’t want to write any spoilers! It wasn’t anything bad, but the postscript at the end of the book was a little too… spoonfed for me? Not sure how else to explain it without being specific haha but there were just a few things that had been foreshadowed throughout the book and then at the end I felt like those subtleties were kind of over explained. Just a personal preference probably!

  • @christinelagueux8155
    @christinelagueux8155 2 роки тому

    I feel like the minority too. I loved Nothing but Blackened Teeth

  • @JoshSinnott97
    @JoshSinnott97 2 роки тому +1

    That's brave talking about rewind while staying in a hotel 😅

    • @carolinejohnson3483
      @carolinejohnson3483  2 роки тому +1

      Haha I didn’t even realize that until I started editing 😂

  • @ashleyruckman5204
    @ashleyruckman5204 2 роки тому +1

    A nonfiction queen?! Who is she

  • @ReadingWryly
    @ReadingWryly 2 роки тому

    If I Disappear might have been the WORST book I read last year. Huge disappointment! I felt like the author did t actually like true crime, but maybe wanted to jump on the bandwagon for the hype…and it showed. 😬

  • @nicolebegovic1483
    @nicolebegovic1483 2 роки тому

    Geological state? Like rocks? Lol

    • @carolinejohnson3483
      @carolinejohnson3483  2 роки тому

      Hahaha apparently not 😂 it’s like the study of the history/structure of the earth. Like the current age we’re in or something