I'm definitely adding "Notes on an Execution" to my TBR!
@blending_in Жыл бұрын
I'm reading Daisy Darker right now. Can't wait to go back and watch the live show!!
@ky_piva Жыл бұрын
Hi gabby! Happy holidays!! ❤ I love when you do these types of videos! I’m super excited to read “we spread” & “the shuddering”
@shivashankarana7535 Жыл бұрын
The excitement in your voice when you're talking about the books is so wholesome, on top of it your outfit with the chokers suits you perfectly. Very good video, was waiting for this. Cheers
@mollyb698 Жыл бұрын
Excited for Lease on Love! Just got it as part of a holiday book exchange so I'm glad to hear that you liked it so much!
@mrsrilling Жыл бұрын
Ok Gabby, I’m getting “We Spread” we agree on “Look Closer” and “The Execution “, so I’m excited. Happy Holidays Cutie!
@NakiasHideaway Жыл бұрын
Awww, Gabby! Listening to you talk about We Spread... Huge hug! 🖤 Like you said, I love when a book can have such an emotional impact on us. And for that book alone I'm so glad you had such an amazing 2022 reading year! Hope 2023 is just as amazing! 📚🥰
@gabbyreads Жыл бұрын
Aw thanks Nakia!! I agree, it’s amazing when a book can do that! 🥰 thank you, I hope your 2023 is great as well!! 💕
@janedrilling3494 Жыл бұрын
Hey Gabby thank you so much for all your videos this year! I have been in a reading slump this year but every time I see your book reviews I get inspired to pick up some of your reads! Happy Holidays!
@cindywingetbooks Жыл бұрын
I also really enjoyed Daisy Darker, although I figured out the twist on about page 90. I actually guessed both twists! But it didn't take away my enjoyment. I loved Pen Pal! I bought Lease on Life because of you 😃 haven't read it yet though. My top reads of this year would be Hidden Pictures, The House Across the Lake, The Children on the Hill, and Near the Bone.
@bhgtree Жыл бұрын
A great selection...going to get them all. Thanks Gabby for all your great reviews, 2022 has been the year I've got back into thriller/horror (because of Gone Girl and Kings books). The very best wishes for Christmas and New Year and thanks again.
@ToriMorrow Жыл бұрын
The book in your #5 spot sounds so epic! Going to add this to my tbr for ‘23
@happyhauntslibrary Жыл бұрын
I will be reading Dead Romantics in February for a horror romance Vlog. It’s nice to know you loved it so much!!!!! ❤
@angelaholmes8888 Жыл бұрын
That book is good 🙂
@happyhauntslibrary Жыл бұрын
@@angelaholmes8888 yay!!!!!! Can’t wait to get to it 🥰
@TheThreeBookshelves Жыл бұрын
YES! I am so glad We Spread is your #1! I'm reading Booktubers' favorite books in January, and I grabbed it from the library because I knew you, Kayla, and Riley all loved it and I was hoping one of you would have it as a favorite. For it to be your #1 is absolutely PERFECT. And seeing how emotional you get just talking about it is making me so excited to read it-there's nothing better than when a book can make such a strong emotional impact. I'm also terrified of dementia and losing my memories, and of not being able to take care of myself, so I'm hoping it'll hit me as much as it did you!
@gabbyreads Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it too!! ❤❤❤
@angelaholmes8888 Жыл бұрын
Here's my favorite books of 2022 1. Dolores Claiborne by Stephen king 2. The great peace by mena suvari her memoir 3. Billy summers by Stephen king 4. Not my father son by Alan Cumming his memoir 5. They never learn by Layne Fargo 6. The heart principle by helen Huang 7. The cactus by Sarah Haywood 8. A king of battle and blood by scarlett st claire 9. Iron widow 10. the charm offensive by allison Cochrane Honorable mentions Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey his memoir The dead zone by Stephen king in five years by rebecca serle Revival by Stephen king
@muttmania Жыл бұрын
Our Wives Under The Sea by Julia Armfiled - my favourite favourite book this year, I can't stop thinking about it hurrrrrr Notes On An Execution sounds super intriguing, I'll pick that up ty! merry christmas to you and your family Gabby xx
@patriciacannon4242 Жыл бұрын
Notes on an execution was my #1 favorite of the year and all your perfects by colleen Hoover was #2. Definitely gonna make we spread my first read of the new year!
@katiedahl7836 Жыл бұрын
I also loved The Dead Romantics and read it on your recommendation! So happy to see it in the top 15 :)
@mathequation8544 Жыл бұрын
I read We Spread and was in total tears. I love Ian Reid's writing so much.
@ashleyslittlelibrary Жыл бұрын
oooh I'm getting ready to read Kiss Her Once for Me so exciting to see it on the list! Lots on here I loved as well, especially We Spread! ❤
@gabbyreads Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it! ❤❤❤
@blending_in Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy to see Penpal in your list, it's one of my all time favs
@DaveShaves44 Жыл бұрын
I loved I’m thinking of ending things. Definitely going to buy We Spread now!
@esliet Жыл бұрын
Your Recommendations are some of the best , I have read several and enjoyed Dead Romantics , Daisy Darker , The Troop just to name few. We Spread is one I’m saving for right time , maybe January. Sounds emotional and not ready now. Love your channel
@thestrawberryfeilds2 Жыл бұрын
My most anticipated video of the year! 😊
@strawberrylime33 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could be more like these booktubers because rn I'm struggling to read, I often feel distracted. December has been such a sad cloudy month and the last few books I've read since October were baaaaad. I wish I was more upbeat and happy and had the energy to decorate like these book tubers. Is anyone else struggling like this?
@trombaba Жыл бұрын
Oooooh just checked out We Spread from the library. Now I'm sooooooo excited for it!!!
@nicolebaby9969 Жыл бұрын
Thanks to your recommendation i read my top book of the year and of course it’s your #2. That book was everything and left me with a book hangover for 2 weeks
@vataidalma6855 Жыл бұрын
Book Lovers is my fav book of the year! 💟 i'm also currently reading both Kiss Her Once For Me and Penpal and really enjoying them!! 🌠
@beaubooks7287 Жыл бұрын
7 years in Washington and no hikes? Gabby, that’s UNACCEPTABLE 😂 I hope 2023 is a great reading year for you, with some good Book Troop picks maybe? 🤞🏻😊
@kalareadsagain Жыл бұрын
I got Notes on an Execution for Christmas and you’ve made me even more excited to read it! And Wild is one of my favorite books of all time - the way it deals with grief and change while also making you want to be out in the woods is amazing!
@jmirvinggbooks Жыл бұрын
I look forward to your videos! I've been subscribed for a couple of months now and I just love how fun and energetic you are about books! It invigorates me to read! 😃😃📚
@gabbyreads Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@jmirvinggbooks Жыл бұрын
@@gabbyreads You're welcome! 😀🙌🏽😀
@MichellesLibrary Жыл бұрын
Ahh I love to see Lease on Love on here! It was such a quiet one but I loved it!
@rebekahmackenzie Жыл бұрын
Daisy Darker is one of my favorites of the year too. Lease on Love is an honorable mention for me. I'm currently reading a book that is going to make my favorite of the year list. It's a book about the tv show The Big Bang Theory by Jessica Radloff
@Robin-qd9yf Жыл бұрын
I look forward to this video every year gabby!!!
@taraselby6040 Жыл бұрын
So many good books here!! Your top 3 books are also all in my top books of the year!
@The_Reading_Wren Жыл бұрын
oohh I'm really interested in The Shuddering!! Oh yeah I am NEVER reading We Spread, I would not be able to handle dementia stuff.
@ayecollette Жыл бұрын
Your thumbnail is so cute, you’re adorable Gabby! Love your top 15, Kiss Her Once For Me is my next read! ❤🎉 happy holidays to you all🤍🎄
@gabbyreads Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!! ❤
@HeathersBookReview Жыл бұрын
Great vid, Gabby ❤ Daisy Darker made my top 10 video too! love Alice Feeney so much. Still need to read Notes on an Execution !
@yvonnevigil7489 Жыл бұрын
This year was the first with you and it was great. Going to start Your Invited and The Investigator. Merry Christmas Happy New Year. Thanks
@sassysarahreads Жыл бұрын
So many of my faves on the list as well like Crossroads and Penpal. I can’t wait to see read We Spread. I just bought it and I’ve seen it on so many people’s faves list!
@miquesbookvlogs372 Жыл бұрын
Daphne made me feel so SEEN!!! 😍
@jenreadslottie3367 Жыл бұрын
My favorite has definitely got to be Project Hail Mary! Other favorites were A History of Wild Places The First Day of Spring All your perfects Regretting You Amari and the Great Game
@RivetingReads Жыл бұрын
Yessss I started reading manga this year and I’m so happy I started :) it’s awesome you’re loving it too! Also obsessed with Blood on the Tracks too 🙌🏼🙌🏼
@RivetingReads Жыл бұрын
Sooo glad The Shuddering is on here!
@RivetingReads Жыл бұрын
I really need to read Notes on an Execution! And We Spread!!
@gabbyreads Жыл бұрын
Ahhh yes I’m dying to hear your thoughts on We Spread and Notes!!!
@beckyduff Жыл бұрын
I just finished Kiss Her Once for Me last night and really enjoyed it. I also read Emily Henry this year for the first time (Beach Read and People We Meet) and loved both of them so I bought Book Lovers when it came out and haven't gotten to it yet lol. Notes on an Execution is on my list to read!
@VeraFran Жыл бұрын
Second best books I watch today, second time We Spread is #1. I follow the best people.
@kaesinfinitelibrary Жыл бұрын
SPY X FAMILY YES!!! Every time you bring up We Spread I feel like crying, I actually went into a Books A Million and read to last line/authors note because of your vlog and just wow!
@rebar351 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved lease on love! I wouldn’t have found the book if not for you!! It’s 100% in my top 5! Jack is the best book boyfriend ❤
@mathildeblondot7223 Жыл бұрын
You were the one to recommend "Notes on an Execution" to me and it turns out it was my favorite book of the year! So thank youuu! :)
@gabbyreads Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad! ❤❤❤❤
@SydBookWorrom Жыл бұрын
We spread has moved up on my list🤩
@blending_in Жыл бұрын
Sadly I don't even have a top 10 list this year because I wasn't able to read much. Law school took over my life😭
@elizabethgordon1515 Жыл бұрын
Omg I'm even more excited for kiss her once for me since I'm demi and bi. I didn't know that and aggghhhhh
@queenkim8631 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad Penpal made it in your top 10!!
@creativemantlemusic9305 Жыл бұрын
Thats so many good book recommendations! Im not that into Romance books just yet, but im going to try... im getting into Colleen Hoover slowly . I also love your outfit too!
@Diana-sp3rq Жыл бұрын
Great video! I added alot of titles to the ol TBR
@christinacampbellbooks Жыл бұрын
Notes on an Execution is going to be my next read! I'm really looking forward to it. Definitely want to read We Spread too. If you like those kind of themes, I'd definitely recommend watching The Father. Starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Colman. I saw it at the cinema and it was such a brilliant film ☺ Very moving
@RociosLibrary Жыл бұрын
I sadly didn’t love crossroads as much as everyone else. I found it just okay :( I was looking forward to it.
@aleksandereide7538 Жыл бұрын
i look forward to checking out the shuddering on audible in 2023 :D
@edwardleecaliforniausa Жыл бұрын
Hi Gabbi happy vlogmas day and happy December and happy winter season and happy Friday afternoon and thus was amazing video I enjoy your channel because you are amazing Supporter
@burymewithabook Жыл бұрын
We Spread seems soooo good. I just don't know that I can handle it right now.
@LorisBookTrials Жыл бұрын
I haven't even narrowed mine down yet. It's either going to be the sunbearer trials by Aiden Thomas or The Charm Offensive. I just knew your # 1 was going to be We Spread. I still need to read book lovers, the dead romantics, and kiss her once for me. I don't do my favorite books of the year video until after the first. Just because I might find 1 or 2 more before the end of the year, even though we don't have much longer.
@michelepastele5347 Жыл бұрын
My favs were Lock Every Door by Riley Sager, The Hacienda, and Verity by Colleen Hoover. I love reading Allen Eskin's books too -- he was acriminal defense attorney who left the field to write full time. I also read some of Patti Smith's stuff, and read letters/correspondence by Sam Shepard the playwright and really enjoyed them. I HATE the idea of anybody on an adult channel doing Young Adult books, because they are (for crying out loud) directed to twelve year old people. I think adults should have their own books they can read at an adult word level. I love this channel - thanks Gabby - you're so sweet!
@michelepastele5347 Жыл бұрын
I also deeply LOVED Finding Me by Viola Davis. In the audio she reads this herself. I found it life changing and look at poverty differently.
@nanmammabarkley8891 Жыл бұрын
You need to the reads by Willow Rose…I can’t put them down till the end .😊
@lisabscreativeworld9238 Жыл бұрын
We spread..not ready for it. Book Lovers-me & my sister 💖 Notes on an Execution-kept wonder why noone had said nothing about this book until you did. My fav book this year, and no, its not one you'd like, is still Remarkably Bright Creatures. I may have to reread it next year and that's saying something. Not a re reader.
@karenreads7430 Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas 🎅🤶🎄🦌😀🤗
@marisolherrera5818 Жыл бұрын
I usually read a good amount of the books you have read that same year, but sometimes there are some I don’t get to, and they end up making your top list of books. Then what I usually do is read them the upcoming year. 😂 For that reason, my favorite book of 2022 is Project Hail Mary (which I know is your favorite book of 2021). Who knows maybe my top book of 2023 will be We Spread when I read it in January 2023. 😂
@johnhenry5835 Жыл бұрын
I read "Wild" when it first came out and loved it. Never saw the movie. Should I? Thanks.
@typeonereader Жыл бұрын
You've definitely got to continue with Death note! One of my favourite books I read in 2022 was a "death note story" about the character L before the events of death note which was really good! It's called Another note.
@booksalicia1763 Жыл бұрын
Daisy darker made my favorites list!
@kenzienoelle124 Жыл бұрын
YESSS Notes on an Execution!!
@trombaba Жыл бұрын
Have you read Upside Down by NR Walker? That is one of my fav romances, and both MCs are Ace.
@hannahjewell6013 Жыл бұрын
Love the stockings! But wondering why there isn’t a T for Tank stocking? 😮
@gabbyreads Жыл бұрын
Haha we have one on the fridge for Tank!! It’s a little smaller 😊
@sueture Жыл бұрын
******Find Her*******by Sarah Denzil! Excellent and surprised no one is talking about it! 🤔
@BridgeFour05 Жыл бұрын
In which vlog did you read Battle Royale please? If there is a vlog…
@lavanyasinha1598 Жыл бұрын
Omg u luk soo pretty today ✨👀
@mibarra122 Жыл бұрын
Gabby I love ur videos. You always have great energy. Ur always fair when it comes to books u don't like and genuine love for the ones u do. It always motivates me to keep adding books and wanting to explore more adventures. I watched another booktuber hate on Colleen Hoover and it bummed me out with them calling it trash. So I unsubscribed. I know everyone has different tastes in books but I could never trash on someone's time and hard work writing.
@gabbyreads Жыл бұрын
Thank you ❤
@janesocalgal2278 Жыл бұрын
Great list Gabby. The Dead Romantics just came up today for me on Libby ! Have a great holiday . PS. one of your YT video titles is wisdom teeth surgery & Taylor Swift It reminds me a lot of a Taylor Swift appearance on Jimmy Falllon ! He had a video of her coming off the meds after her surgery. Her mom is taking care of her. . She says the funniest stuff. Have you seen it? Check it out !
@gabbyreads Жыл бұрын
Yes it’s the best haha 😂
@barbaramanickas6580 Жыл бұрын
We Spread… no one has your back … truly frightening
@KatieColson Жыл бұрын
YES, NOTES ON AN EXECUTION!!! I was waiting like “Omg what if it isn’t in the top 5?????” Haha. I can’t wait to read Kiss Her Once For Me now. You and Aaron have me so excited for that one. Also, I have to push Sweat And Soap up in my tbr
@gabbyreads Жыл бұрын
Omg yessss haha that book is top tier!! I can’t wait to hear what you think of Kiss Her Once For Me! And yes ahhh Sweat and Soap is so cute 🥹💕
@desertwitch9608 Жыл бұрын
I read your top 2, and totally agree with you that they deserve the top spots. But the rest of the list just wasn’t for me. Take care and Have a Merry Christmas 🎄
@GemaClouds Жыл бұрын
My novel The Exterminating Manuscript its terrific, a unique dark fantasy.
@Neil-writer-author Жыл бұрын
I read and enjoyed notes on an execution
@myrarucker7953 Жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas!! I found a new author!! Jessie Burton!!
@MoniMas121 Жыл бұрын
Not me almost crying over your number one pick!! It’s going to be the first book I read in 2023!
@lindadashner9205 Жыл бұрын
that’s why i read is to feel….good or bad… and that in my eyes is a successful author…have to read we spread
@leilanibaby3975 Жыл бұрын
we spread is sooooo high on my tar I am so excited to get to it but also terrified
@leilanibaby3975 Жыл бұрын
tbr*
@17caria Жыл бұрын
I can't believe you read notes on an execution and we spread in the same year.
@myrarucker7953 Жыл бұрын
I saw clips of icy Seattle!! Please be careful!!
@gabbyreads Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! It’s been rough out here but it seems the worst of it has passed now! ❤
@aleksandereide7538 Жыл бұрын
crossroads one of the most brutal self harm ?? i have not read this but i have read a little life by hanya yanagihara ( one of your faves) and that did have some bruutal scenes, crossroads did not have more brutal scenes than a little life did it ? :)
@gabbyreads Жыл бұрын
I’d say not as bad because the book is so short!! But it’s still pretty rough 😫
@barbaramanickas6580 Жыл бұрын
Just finished We Spread. I did not feel it was Horror. It can be reality. So frightening indeed.
@barbaramanickas6580 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever read Dead Man Walking??
@tungstensmum1491 Жыл бұрын
Oof, We Spread sounds really good but I just don't know if I am up for the subject matter.
@IBEtripz Жыл бұрын
Check out the manga Yona of the dawn
@trombaba Жыл бұрын
Can't wait for Kiss Her Once for Me. And as someone who's demi, I always LOVE seeing demi characters. 😍
@elizabethgordon1515 Жыл бұрын
Right???? I feel like we don't see representation much in romance.
@trombaba Жыл бұрын
@Elizabeth Gordon I read a lot of MM romance and having a variety on the ace spectrum is way more common there, at least. I'd LOVE to see more rep in MF romance, because I'd never heard of it til I read it in a MM book!
@elizabethgordon1515 Жыл бұрын
@@trombaba hmm. Agreed! Me and my partner are also poly. If I can find one with all three elements I'd be one happy camper.
@trombaba Жыл бұрын
@Elizabeth Gordon have you read Inevitable by Briar Prescott? It's MMM, and one of the three is ace, so at least hits 2 of your three...
@iheartcats4life_ Жыл бұрын
I was unfortunately so disappointed with Kiss Her Once For Me. The concept was great, but l couldn't get immersed in the writing style or the characters. Oh well! On to the next book
@dollycatlin5077 Жыл бұрын
Loved Wild
@saraalves7348 Жыл бұрын
lol I keep hearing Hella Fresh!
@macnx3637 Жыл бұрын
Wow..superb
@iqraciousliliput2378 Жыл бұрын
Want the thriller queen Gabby to be back in 2023... less romance books please 🤞
@Kevin-sr8rr Жыл бұрын
i was a bit bummed out that your top 15 didnt include many writers of color….should definitely diversify your reads in terms of authors. & i’d be curious to see how many books you read in 2023 if you dont use audiobooks or at least dont listen to them at a speed above 2.5 lol.
@josieann4390 Жыл бұрын
💜💜
@dollycatlin5077 Жыл бұрын
I really like your reviews I’m glad I found you. (any chance you can skip the F word or edit it out) You’re obviously a very wordy person seems like you can find some other extreme vocabulary to use.