the best books of 2023! *our 5 star reads* 🏆

the best books of 2023! our 5 star reads 🏆

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Hello sweet friends!
As I've been spending time recovering from a bad cold, I thought now would be the perfect time to share my top books of 2023 (joined by Jared!) This year was so amazing for reading and these books have become like friends to me. I've been so excited to share them with you 📖 It felt impossible to choose only a few, but breaking it down by month made it a bit easier. If you've read any of these, I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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@thebeesycorner 7 ай бұрын

It was so great to see Jared in a sit down video ! The coloring and the feel of this video is EVERYTHING, very cosy I love it

@DarlingDesi 7 ай бұрын

Thank youuuu! 🥹❤️ Jared loved the excuse to talk about his favorite books!

@TiAnnaHagglund 7 ай бұрын

I came here to say the same thing!

@autumngeorge3255 7 ай бұрын

It's always so nice when Desi includes Jared in her videos, they are such a lovely and charismatic couple and their chemistry is very nice to watch ❤🎄 Thank you both for this lovely video - sending love from Australia!

@DarlingDesi 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for saying that! 🫶🏻 Jared really enjoyed being in this one. I think we’ll make this a tradition at the end every year to share our thoughts about all our favorite books of that year ☺️

@beautybug1831 7 ай бұрын

@@DarlingDesiY-A-Y... 🤗💕 !!!

@ChautonaHavig 7 ай бұрын

Jared just described my take on ROMANCE! Thank you, Jared! That's exactly what I needed "I don't mind romance, but that's not why I read it." YES!

@lightninglotuslark 7 ай бұрын

I totally agree! Lord of the rings style sagas all the way here, even in movies unless they're old golden age of cinema movies, so great to see some new exciting sagas recommended. Romances for the sake of romances just never seem to hold my interest, but a good saga - such a treat!!!

@SydneyRider14 7 ай бұрын

he looks at you with such admiration girl.

@sunbeamsami 7 ай бұрын

I absolutely LOVED seeing Jared's reading taste! He's so much fun. And he's absolutely right about Tress of The Emerald Sea. Brandon Sanderson wrote it because he and his wife were watching The Princess Bride and his wife wished Buttercup played a more active role in the story. So Tress of The Emerald Sea is basically a fanfiction of what would have happened if Wesley got kidnapped and Buttercup needed to save him. Desi, I know this book is right up your alley. You would LOVE it.

@rosannavanopsta7665 7 ай бұрын

You will absolutely LOVE The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden: it’s the ultimate Russian fairytale, set in winter 🥰 it has magical creatures, friendly house spirits, witchy main character and it’s just overall my absolute favourite book of this year!!

@DarlingDesi 7 ай бұрын

I read The Bear and The Nightingale a couple years ago and I think I just didn’t read it at the right time for me because I didn’t love it 🙁 But I think I’m going to try reading it again! The winter atmosphere was incredible ❄️

@rosannavanopsta7665 7 ай бұрын

@@DarlingDesi You totally should!! If not in December then January because the atmosphere is just unmatched 🥰

@kaylacurrently 7 ай бұрын

@@DarlingDesiI enjoyed the audiobook. I got bogged down with all the Russian pronunciations when I tried to read it.

@hellokbsherman 7 ай бұрын

Yes! These are perfect wintry fantasy reads.

@chantalsmeaton 7 ай бұрын

I did love The Bear and the Nightingale series a lot-one of my favourite series and reading in the heart of winter is a must! I thought I’d add that if you’re looking for something similar but a bit more accessible, I really recommend Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik. Great winter read with an Eastern European folklore fairy tale vibe.

@HeyCuteEarrings 7 ай бұрын

As someone in the trenches of modern dating, you guys are so lucky to have found this dynamic with each other. What an awesome couple :)

@mel999. 6 ай бұрын

Find God and you'll leave those trenches.

@HeyCuteEarrings 6 ай бұрын

@@mel999. does smugly telling someone to find god ever work, do you think?

@omerhadi 6 ай бұрын

@@HeyCuteEarrings it kinda does. 💀

@HeyCuteEarrings 6 ай бұрын

@@omerhadi lol I doubt it

@amberchapin7663 7 ай бұрын

Love that Jared joined for this video! You’re adorable together❤ love your content!

@DarlingDesi 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I didn’t know if this video should be just me or to include Jared as well but I think it ended up being so much better with Jared included ☺️

@kittyquinn004 7 ай бұрын

Aww this was adorable!! This should definitely be a yearly video from you two 💚💚

@agnesskibicka 7 ай бұрын

@kittyquinn004, agreed 💯. Hello 👋 from Poland my channel and countryside 🏡😊🐶

@DarlingDesi 7 ай бұрын

I think it will be something we continue to do at the end of the year! Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed it ☺️

@AssassinsFreakCreed 6 ай бұрын

Totally agree, I love this idea!

@taliw7736 6 ай бұрын

🎉@@DarlingDesi

@kiraliliane 7 ай бұрын

A new video 😍 with Jared! 😍❤️

@cerridwencottagediary9194 7 ай бұрын

Jared is so adorable! It was so sweetwatching you guys together. Festive greetings from Wales

@DarlingDesi 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! He was just a little bit nervous but he did such a good job and really enjoyed it in the end! ☺️

@susannefitzpatrick9955 7 ай бұрын

Hello from Shropshire!!

@cerridwencottagediary9194 7 ай бұрын

Where in Shropshire? We are on the Gwynedd Powys border?@@susannefitzpatrick9955

@susannefitzpatrick9955 7 ай бұрын

For me the most heartwarming thing about this video is seeing a man that reads because in the UK, men just don’t. My ex prided himself in the fact he’d only ever read one book in his life - and he was 35 at the time!! Kudos to Jared for bucking this trend and being confident enough to vlog it.

@lauragagalutton593 7 ай бұрын

Yes! I totally agree! Where are all the male readers in the UK hiding? 🤔 My partner is a music guy but he does buy me books and if I'm debating between 2 books he buys me one so I can buy the other so I can't complain too much! 🫣

@shelleyjennings2427 7 ай бұрын

Bless. Who brags about NOT reading......

@yellowzora 7 ай бұрын

I live in the UK and my boyfriend started reading when he realised how much peace and joy it brings me, now he reads more than I do 😁 not quite ready to get his own library card yet, maybe in a few years or so

@robinjones1955 3 ай бұрын

Really? I wonder why they don't read? I am in the US and my husband of 25 years has always read more than me... - he never takes a break from reading...

@sorrynerozumim8605 7 ай бұрын

This video just screams "relationship goals" in every human and non-human language ❤

@jenniferevelynhayes 7 ай бұрын

Ok, that was SO fun and adorable with the two of you! Such a cozy video and it was really wonderful to get both of your recommendations. I’m excited to read these books; thank you!

@DarlingDesi 7 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching! ❤️🫶🏻

@softearth8738 7 ай бұрын

Jared is such a nice person! Thank you for bringing him with you Desi💖

@AnnAnder25 7 ай бұрын

That reply is a scammer…

@softearth8738 7 ай бұрын

@@AnnAnder25 I recognized it. Thank you very much for reaching out! Happy holidays💝

@AnnAnder25 7 ай бұрын

Happy holidays to you too!

@nicolecarta5983 7 ай бұрын

SO... this needs to be new Desi and Jared tradition for the holidays- loved it!

@littlelifeofbooks 7 ай бұрын

I love that you sat down and did a video together! 🥹👏🏻

@kendrathomas4584 7 ай бұрын

I’m obsessed with having both you and Jared sit down and give us your favorite books! Loved this video!

@TiAnnaHagglund 7 ай бұрын

PLEASE do more of these! This was such a good cozy hug! Loved seeing both of your best reads and now my TBR grows yet again! Lol ❤ but seriously this video was so comforting after a tough week

@Ambs2023 7 ай бұрын

I'm so happy you both exist and have found each other, my heart is so soft for yall 🥰

@TheBookAllie 7 ай бұрын

So happy to see Jared sharing his favorite reads even though he was a little nervous! As someone who was camera shy for the longest time, I relate. But am so excited he went outside of his comfort zone to share. It was nice getting two similar but still quite different perspectives on 2023 reads :)

@18thdandelion 6 ай бұрын

It's thoughtful of you to break it down month by month. I love how you and Jared communicate with each other. Thanks for sharing all your reads.

@marigold1986 7 ай бұрын

I loved this video! It was so fun to see both of you sitting together discussing books! Would love to see this style more often. 🥰

@TJ-kz1ul 7 ай бұрын

It was so great to have Jared join in!! His choices would be everything my husband loves to read also!! I had the hardest day all year yesterday of challenging my introvert personality and this morning I woke up and cuddled with my dog and cat on my bed and started watching your video and it brought tears to my eyes as it feels like it was just made for me after such a challenging day yesterday. I added a few of your recommendations to my Christmas wishlist and Jared, I am sending this video to my husband for him to watch now too. Thank you to both of you!!!

@shelleyjennings2427 7 ай бұрын

So great to see you both on camera! Desi, I’ve already read about a dozen books this season because of you. I’m so glad I stumbled across your content. I needed the gentle shove back toward reading. It beats the heck out of watching more reruns!

@daniellealongi6084 7 ай бұрын

Anytime you have book recommendations I take notes in my phone. Thanks to you for the past couple of years, I have found genres that bring me joy and comfort. I lost my love for reading as an adult as I went through my internship to become a dietitian. Now everyday after work and on the weekends, I love drinking my coffee and losing myself in my books. I cannot thank you enough for bringing back that spark to my life.

@lesliejones1651 7 ай бұрын

Love your excitement when describing the books because it makes me so excited to get them. Also, I really like your sweater!!!

@janjentz1053 7 ай бұрын

Loved seeing Jared in the video. Hope you are both well by now. Loved all of the book recommendations. Thanks for sharing them.

@emilygilmore7532 7 ай бұрын

Tress of the Emerald Sea is one of my all-time favorite books! SO GOOD! Thanks for sharing!

@laurarwhittaker 7 ай бұрын

What a wonderful surprise treat 📚🎄hope you feel better soon, Desi 🫶🏻

@DarlingDesi 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

@lauraa1345 7 ай бұрын

What a cozy sit down video! Thank you both so much for telling us all about your favorite books of 2023! ❤

@sjthorn 7 ай бұрын

Love seeing Jared in the video. This was as cozy as ever. The set up and the sweaters made me feel like a kid watching Christmas/winter specials in the 90s in all the best ways. I have to add some of these books on my list. I also fully agree with Jared, as a fantasy reader, I don't mind romance but it's not why I read the book.

@kimreese3530 7 ай бұрын

This was the perfect time for this video. It’s the season to gift books and you’ve given us some great choices.

@lindarichie2585 7 ай бұрын

You two are two peas in a pod ! So cute together !! “ Slewfoot” has to be hands down my favorite book this year ! I’ll be rebuying it in hardback to add to my collection! Thanks you two for more recommendations on good reads ! Can’t wait to dive in ! Stay safe and feel better !! ❤. Happy reading ❤❤❤

@BEL-vn2kj 6 ай бұрын

I really love that you guys did this video together! Great reads!

@isaiah15683 7 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh, this read I’ve so much, I read like 7 books this year, I love your vibe. I love Christmas. This year has been a good year for me. I love this video & right now I’m in a grieving process of an old friendship that I had from May-September.

@lisalahlou4992 7 ай бұрын

I love you Desi, so much, thank you for showing up every time when I need a cozy homy feeling, I appreciate how Jared looks at you. you're my fav youtuber

@AssassinsFreakCreed 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely loving getting to see more of Jared in these videos! My husband loves the perspective and personality he brings because he’s always saying “that’s exactly what I was thinking Jared!” or “that’s totally what I would do/say” 😂 Jared and I totally share taste in books too so I absolutely loved all his recommendations! They’re basically all on my TBR now haha. Ya’ll make me so happy and I love you together 🥰

@AnnAnder25 7 ай бұрын

Wow, this is a video I might watch with my husband later!!! Your choices are spot on for me, and his books are many that my husband has read or has on his list! Please have more book recommendations on your channel from both of you! It was so sweet and cozy and I loved it! 🎄☕️📚

@mollyb28 7 ай бұрын

This was so fun! Loved seeing the different tastes you both have. You should make it a yearly thing! I also read Wheel of Time this year and I have a feeling that Jared will have so much fun when he gets to the last books in the series that Brandon Sanderson wrote on behalf of Robert Jordan. I'm such a Brando Sando girlie and Tress was definitely my top read this year.

@ReadLitWithBrit 7 ай бұрын

Starling house was honestly my favorite book of the year. I still get chills thinking about that book 😂 thanks for another awesome video. I’m glad Jared shared his recs. My fiancé has been wanting to get more into reading novels (he only reads mangas at the moment) and he loves fantasy so I’m going to send him this video. Thank you guys and happy holidays!! ❤

@nettielynch434 7 ай бұрын

This was so cute! So precious seeing you guys talk about your favorite books. Love the cozy vibes here!☕️🍂

@jannigirl 7 ай бұрын

That was fun! Adding a check mark since you answered a question as to whether Jared is an avid reader like you Desi and it was so fun to hear you both talk about your reading favs for the year. Thanks for sharing Jared with us and look forward to his guest appearances when you can squeeze him in! 🙂 hah

@Arabella0012 7 ай бұрын

i can’t express the joy i feel whenever i see you upload a video - this is such a well made and beautiful one ❤

@maileiakealoha5775 7 ай бұрын

It was so cool seeing you and Jared doing the book review, loving it.

@scrapbookingmuchmore9884 7 ай бұрын

You two thank you for sharing all your favorite books this year! I love videos like this! Happy Holidays 🎄

@TheMennomilist 7 ай бұрын

It has been many years since I have read Stardust. I did read Lost Coast Literary and was surprised by its story and found it to be so nice. Jared is great on screen. Dragons win for your reading this year. The Tress book is in my to-read list. It is nice to hear good things about it. This was sooooo cute. I recommend the series "Before the Coffee Gets Cold" which is about time travel in a cafe! It was one of my favorite books I read this year (I have read the first two but the fourth book just came out and i need to catch up).

@voicesinthewoods 4 ай бұрын

And you did such a great job with your reviews, Jared! It’s so fun to see you BOTH doing them and so neat to see you on more videos! Bravo! 💖💖 You two are two peas in a pod! So cute and adorable! So happy for you two! You make sooooo many people happy with your videos and your book recommendations! You don’t even know! Thank you both! And Desi-you’re so beautiful and adorable!

@YentlLega 7 ай бұрын

Just a few minutes in and loving all the vibes of this video! The matching sweaters, the two different book recommendations, and adding some great books to my TBR!

@kvcavin1 7 ай бұрын

“When In Rome” was my TOP book for the whole year. I am constantly chasing the high of cozy romances since reading it. ❤

@DarlingDesi 7 ай бұрын

Did you read Practice Makes Perfect?! I loved it just as much as When In Rome! ❤️

@kvcavin1 7 ай бұрын

@@DarlingDesi OMG Yes! Now I’m waiting and praying that Sarah Adams continues with the rest of the sisters! They deserve happy endings too! I picked up both because I saw your video recommending them! I trust you whole heartedly! ❤️

@themaydiariesxo 7 ай бұрын

@@DarlingDesiI LOVED Practice Makes Perfect! Just reread it again and I’ve never found a book that I loved so much. I bought When In Rome in Verona and can’t wait to start reading it.

@robinjones1955 3 ай бұрын

@@DarlingDesiboth books are on my tbr. I started reading rom-com romance books in January. It was a new genre for me so there are sooo many great books..

@amac0190 7 ай бұрын

Jared reads my kind of books! I added a bunch to my list. Thanks for bringing him along for this one! Great video ❤️

@margaretforsey7763 7 ай бұрын

The colouring in video is so pretty. It is fun to have Jared join you and you both look so cute in your sweaters. 🙂 I always enjoy your book recommendations and how enthusiastic you are about them. ❤ Happy December, dear Desi.

@user-mj2yb2tu1z 7 ай бұрын

You make me wanna buy and read every single one of these books! The way you describe them not giving away too much, just enough... amazing and thank you for uploading!

@DarlingDesi 7 ай бұрын

I wanted to spend time talking about *why* I liked it, rather than explaining too much about it. I probably should have said a bit more about each book, but I’m still glad you enjoyed it! ☺️🫶🏻

@user-mj2yb2tu1z 7 ай бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed it ❤ Like all your lovely and cozy videos that inspire me to put more effort into celebrating each season (especially fall) do seasonal activities and decorate my house ❤

@carrvdam8540 7 ай бұрын

I agree, the way you describe books you should be a spokesperson for all books! It definitely lures me in

@julijulibobooli 7 ай бұрын

Same here! I am a new reader (much thanks to your videos inspiring me) and I am not a fan of romance so much! I appreciate Jared’s recommendations so much! You guys are amazing

@paigeperich636 7 ай бұрын

Really liked seeing what Jared’s favorites were as they’re ideas for my husband!

@alisons338 7 ай бұрын

I love how Jared sat down with you in this video! You guys are such a cute and friendly couple ❤️ I hope you guys are enjoying the cozy season!!!

@user-zk6ju1hf3w 5 ай бұрын

Jared and Desi is my 2 book personaities- i read high fantasy 60% of the time and when i get depressed with these books i turn to cozy books! you two are such a vibe! i hope theres more jared in a sit down video in the future! i love how contrasting your book tastes are- matchmade in heaven!

@katerinakate3167 7 ай бұрын

I started reading again thanks to the inspiration from you Desi!✨Thank you

@SACREDTRAVELLER 7 ай бұрын

Please please PLEASE - do more videos like this with Jared! I love both of your books - I love each and every one of Jared’s suggestions - so would love to get more rec from him! Love you guys! From me in the UK! Xx

@dianelabatista2235 7 ай бұрын

Hi Desi! I love ALL your videos but it was so nice that Jared joined this one! It was really cool to see your different reading styles and I’m sure lots of people were able to get book recs for their hubbies or partners who may have a similar reading style as Jared. Happy holidays 🩵🩵

@alexisvolta1831 7 ай бұрын

I love to see Jared's taste in books! He and I have closer taste in books. I would love to follow both of you on Goodreads if y'all are on it. I love getting new recommendations like this from books I haven't heard of or wouldn't even think to look twice at! I can't wait to hear what you read for December/winter. 😊

@aprilskylynn 7 ай бұрын

This was by far my most favorite video! 🙊💕 Love this!!! The vibes and listening to both of your thoughts was really fun. It's so refreshing getting these recommendations with different POVs! You guys really should do this every year!!! Thank you so much!!! Cannot wait!! 💙🤗🧣📖☕✨📚❄🎊

@Sonwa_ 3 ай бұрын

I need a part two, please🥺. I love the love you two have for books it's so cuteeee

@merrygray2791 6 ай бұрын

I had no idea Jared was a reader too but I love it! Please make this an annual video!

@tiffanybeets8363 4 ай бұрын

Your videos are so good for my sanity! When I feel the mom overload of each season, I love to watch your videos and be reminded to slow down and enjoy the beauty in each…. If you haven’t already experienced it, you must read “Scarlet” the sequel to “Gone with the Wind”. At the end of the book or movie either one, I am always holding my mouth and breath swearing Rhett isn’t going to leave. My husband gets a kick out of it. Well when I found out that there was a part two and bonus it is focused around Scarlets Irish roots and historically true Irish history… well I have read it several times! Don’t waist your time with the movie. Such a let down but the book… oh my goodness. You will love it.

@annamallard2730 7 ай бұрын

Awww you and Jared have a dynamic I can only dream of finding with someone one day 🥰 you are such sweethearts and complement each other perfectly! Also, I admire how quickly you both read… I’m such a slow reader that I only manage about one book every 2 months! I thoroughly enjoy listening to you talking about your best books, it gives me escapism before even reading anything myself. Thank you 🧚‍♀️✨ Twinkly Christmassy love from Bath in England! 🛁 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@elinkleveholt5290 7 ай бұрын

I love that Jared joined with his favourite books! I also love high fantasy so I got so many new recommendations❤

@MicheleLRid 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for all the book recommendations. I love that you two did this video together.! 🥰

@maddy8903 7 ай бұрын

I really liked seeing Jerard in this video! I’d love to see more of you guys together!

@dolliebops7402 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for such a gorgeously cosy video of book recommendations, I truly enjoyed it. I hope you are both feeling better soon ❤

@sidra884 7 ай бұрын

How calmly and attentively he was listening to her❤🥰

@MidgeMunster 7 ай бұрын

Y’all are just so sweet together 🥹

@beckycanterbury4514 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great reviews. I’ve ordered several from the library just now. Nice to hear from Jared. I admire his great filming. Your videos are the best.

@asmitasarkar7968 7 ай бұрын

Wow❤ This is a goal now...revisiting all the books read in a year with my loved one..in a cozy candle lit December night ✨☕

@jsylvest500 7 ай бұрын

How fun to hear about your favorite books from both of you two sweet, adorable people! What a clever idea to give monthly favorites, love all of your recommendations!

@lightninglotuslark 7 ай бұрын

This video came on autoplay like a dose of "this is what life should look like" and a big audio hug. Thank you for being what seems the only corner of the internet that makes sense. And thank you for honoring your limits with your illness. With so many youtubers extolling the virtue of productivity at all costs, the internet can be a lonely place for people struggling with one or more similar issues as you've described yourself as having. And to have one woman on the internet honoring her health and capacity as an example cannot be appreciated enough. Thank you thank you thank you Desi for being one of the only truly happy relaxing influences some of us might see all day or even all month in this insane culture we live in. For perspective, I think I heard something to the effect that every two days our world produces the same amount of data as has been generated since the beginning of the world until 1900. Your dedication to helping us feel okay in the midst of that daily atomic bomb of information especially in a young not as traditionally cultured culture as America cannot be appreciated enough.

@draickin 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for recommending The Wishing Game! I was struggling to find a fiction book that would get me excited to read again after years of not reading much or just non-fiction. And thanks to your partner for joining you, because it made the video stand out in the sea of young women recommending books 😅 I'm not far into the book, but so far I am loving it.

@becait 7 ай бұрын

I think this video is so cute. love jared joining you Desi, for the wrap-up. high fantasy is such an extensive genre. even though you guys have different tastes, it shows that youre both passionate about reading. Slewfoot is on my audbile wishlist, so i'll probably be listening to that. wishing you good books this December!

@AtlanticRaven 7 ай бұрын

This worked out so well for you to have Jared there as well, since there are so many people who love high fantasy. This was such a great video. Loved it!

@jessicahartle3946 7 ай бұрын

Loved this idea of you both giving your best for each month! Plus, The Wishing Game! I read it in August and loved it! 😍 I believe I got it as a rec from you! It was one of those books that I wasn’t expecting but fell so hard for it. ❤❤ I need to re-read it. Slewfoot - I was worried it would be “witch trials focused” but I was pleasantly surprised by it. The way it weaved in folklore/magic/history was very unique and well done. I wouldn’t reread it again cuz it was heavy but in a good way.

@BrittanyNicole 7 ай бұрын

this was the most coziest and cutest video ever!! it was so simple but I couldn't stop smiling and it made me look back at my reading year for 2023 and reminisce. jared is so adorbs and I love that you both read! happy holidays you two!

@whithehearthro 7 ай бұрын

Desi you have to read Mistborn! My husband and I have listened to it on audible and I’m on the third book now! The first book is so so so good the characters are so good and there is a romance that you will enjoy. Lol.

@DarlingDesi 7 ай бұрын

It’s on my list for 2024! 🫡

@thespiritoflore2120 7 ай бұрын

Jared’s reading style is similar to mine! I loved getting to hear both of your takes on the books this year. If you haven’t- I HIGHLY recommend reading all of the throne of glass books. They get better and better as they go- fantasy romance in the best way. All the things that tie together. Once you get to heir of fire, it’s just phenomenal. The first couple are great, but the entirety is what makes it so well done. Fourth wing was amazing, the dragons are my favorite part. Iron flame- not the best written book but the story was so so good. I got stuck in the middle feeling unsure, but then as a whole just really loved the story! Excited to read Brandon Sanderson this coming year and can’t believe I haven’t yet! Divine rivals was so deeply satisfying as a book, can’t wait for the next book. I hope you both continue to share your favorites. Literally adding all of Jared’s fantasy picks to my wishlist!

@patriciapendlbury2603 7 ай бұрын

That was the sweetest book sharing! Both of you are adorable!

@angiemason7021 7 ай бұрын

Y’all are my favorite cozy couple. ❤❤ Happy holidays!

@doralilikovacs2898 7 ай бұрын

it was so nice to see Jared 🥰 lovely video ❤

@ericad3397 7 ай бұрын

Such a lovely video!!! Love having you both with your best book!! 💕🕯️☕️📚

@chantalsmeaton 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for so many additions to my TBR list! I came here to say I’ve read the Wheel of Time series multiple times and I love the tv series and really recommend it. I know that shows (especially intricately detailed multi-plot line fantasy ones) will have to make choices for tv adaptation but I think they did a good job with them. Lots of Easter eggs and nuance that nods to the true events of the books if they diverge. Casting, costumes, story are all fantastic!

@BelleStreetBoyz 6 ай бұрын

Yayyyy I'm always so excited for new book recommendations! Thank you for sharing!! I'm going to get as many of these as I can right now. 😁💜☃️

@jackiesliterarycorner 7 ай бұрын

You guys are adorable! My tastes align more with Jared's, but I love hearing what you're reading Desi.

@QueenieTT 7 ай бұрын

Loved this ❤ Will you guys PLZZZ do a video on your reading habits. Like when you read, how you read (physical, audio, both etc), how you fit in to your day, tips to get into reading/read more, reading goals etc. I mean Jared is 7 books into a series he started inOctober 🤣 I need alllll the tips! I WOULD LOVE IT 😅

@allradreads 7 ай бұрын

I love that I'm a hybrid of your reading tastes. I got a bunch of new recs from Jared! Tell him that I think the show is worth it! go into it knowing it isn't identical to the books but honestly still really enjoyable. (my dad and I watch it together when I visit for the holidays and we both really like it!)

@karenroe6270 7 ай бұрын

Awesome 🎄 what a wonderful surprise. Desi & Jared suggesting wonderful books. Fabulous. Feel better soon my sweet friends. I am so like Jared 😊 I must read the series of a book. And I read really fast. I love love reading and have bought MANY BOOKS on Desi's suggestions. Thank you for sharing. Have a truly blessed week. 💖🌟

@naomiking7518 7 ай бұрын

I started Throne of Glass this year and I’m really enjoying it! And Fourth Wing was another favorite. Enjoyed seeing you both in the video. ❤❤

@nataliehooper7010 7 ай бұрын

This vid is reaching me at just the right time, I have also been sick for awhile and was so excited to see this! I love reading and can’t wait to try out some of your recommendations! Also I love both of your sweaters 😊 ☃️🧣

@karapedersen1927 7 ай бұрын

Another great video I always looking for more books to read and honestly I love them as decor too lol. Books just give off a cozy vibe. Happy to see Jared again and get his take on books he loves to. Hope you both have a wonderful and magical Christmas.

@Lixxleful 7 ай бұрын

I loved this video! It was so lovely to see you both together in such a cozy setting! I wanted to thank you for recommending Between by L.L. Starling. It has become my all-time favorite comfort read! I listened to the audio (which was PHENOMENAL) and then went back and bought the paperback. So thank you for bringing that wonderful book into my life xx

@ella.ztr7 7 ай бұрын

I loved this video! So cozy. So fun seeing Jared share his favorites too!

@4evahbettah 7 ай бұрын

I love your videos so much!!, I honestly rewatch your videos so many times, they just transport me to such a happy place and your spirit and vibe is just so calming I love you!!!