I Read the best books of 2023... and here's what I thought.

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@KyraThompson 5 ай бұрын

Destiny deserves a STANDING OVATION for the amount of time and effort she put into this video 😍

@theharshtruthoutthere 5 ай бұрын

Whenever you seek something to read, remember: Basic Information Before Leaving Earth = B I B L E (KJV)

@ReaderandWriter. 5 ай бұрын

A lot of people have looked to you, Sara and Hailey for their recs. I bet you saw that. Good job, ma'am.

@madelynnleah23 5 ай бұрын

The amount of work you put into your videos is insane

@EmilyDraut 5 ай бұрын

Truth

@ChristianTheatreGirl 5 ай бұрын

So so true

@AsiaGardner21 5 ай бұрын

FR let’s normalize the entire book being good and not having to wait until the end…what am i doing then? 😭😭😭

@gabz49242 5 ай бұрын

FOR REAL. I feel like I've read way too many books recently where we start with a good premise, then it's just blah for most of the middle, and then I'm supposed to care when they finally get around to making it good for the last forty pages.

@asapidox 4 ай бұрын

Me rn reading Nettle & Bone.. I was so psyched to read this book and now I'm forcing myself to finish this book to find something that really makes it worth while.. And I'm 70% done and I really just don't think the ending will change my mind about how boring the book is. Even if it's a great ending..

@7loah2000 5 ай бұрын

This video saved me from dying of boredom

@UrFav.DeafRedhead 5 ай бұрын

Destiny, Haley, and Sara are our life support

@claudiamasasa3484 5 ай бұрын

So real

@Emsley-em2dm 5 ай бұрын

your honestly so real for that

@Mid_ha2 5 ай бұрын

TRUE

@Julia-df8xx 5 ай бұрын

I think this research confirms how insular the online book community can be and how goodreads (which is owned by Amazon) promotes specific books for Amazon sales.

@ChristianTheatreGirl 5 ай бұрын

53 minute video from Destiny? This made my day! And if you haven’t read the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer yet you have to! It’s a mix of fairytales and Star Wars! It’s worth your time!

@halesys37473 5 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you loved Yellowface! It is just soooo good and so different. Her writing is lyrical and beautiful. The Poppy War by her is so good but a LOT. I feel like you would like it!

@charliescozycorner 5 ай бұрын

Ah I love how mixed this video is! It’s nice to see you branching out and reading other genres 🫶🏻

@ellaesther2007 5 ай бұрын

Destiny really said ✨let me explain myself✨The research in these videos are unmatched

@taylorlynnes 5 ай бұрын

girl you went INNNN on the research. that must’ve taken you awhile to compile. thank you for all your hard work des!

@elliescrochet 5 ай бұрын

I loooooove how destinys videos are long and not just 15 minutes. She is my comfort KZfaqr for sure

@ChristianTheatreGirl 5 ай бұрын

Sameee

@Karlie2cool 5 ай бұрын

Hi destiny!! You’re literally my fav book tuber I am obsessed with your videos and I love you personality and editing!

@samruddhighodake223 5 ай бұрын

Des is super consistent these days, I am loving it!!!

@Sof_rha 5 ай бұрын

A 53 min long Des video is perfect for unwind time before bed. Hope you’re doing well, Des❤

@hannah.edits.sometimes 5 ай бұрын

my day gets instantly better when i see that destiny posted

@satannotsara 5 ай бұрын

This is a great video to remind folks that recommendations are just that, recommendations. Whether or not you enjoy a book is 10000000000000% up to you and your personal taste. Social media is such a double edged sword when it comes to book recommendations and/or hype.

@VeereJansen 5 ай бұрын

des i absolutely adore your energy!!!! keep going making videos im enjoying it sm!!!

@Caroline-pz4ro 5 ай бұрын

immediately clicked as soon as the notification popped up because i love you that much des ❤ thx for always making my day a bit more fun🫶🏻

@user-14268 5 ай бұрын

Ahh your 2022 reads from last year is one of my favorite videos glad to have a new fav 🫶

@selahdamerville4039 5 ай бұрын

DID ANYONE NOTICE HOW FREAKING WELL THE MUSIC LINED UP WITH HER MOVEMENTS WJEN READING FIVE SURVIVE OMGGGG 41:20

@readingwkatelyn 5 ай бұрын

incredible video bestie!! i’ve thought about reading a ton of these & ur thoughts def helped me choose which ones to pick up :)

@katpablo 5 ай бұрын

another amazing video, on so many levels. thank you again and again for the amount of care and TIME you put in. I get so happy every time you post

@trinityschaefer6963 5 ай бұрын

yes destiny with the long videos recently love ittttt

@myag5041 5 ай бұрын

aww I loved One Dark Window! So different from other fantasies I read, haven’t started the second but I heard it’s so good too!

@melenalunaa 5 ай бұрын

i think it’s another cruel prince situation people go into it for the wrong things and get disappointed. sometimes books don’t have to have a heavy romance to be good😭😭

@carolinereynolds2437 5 ай бұрын

i watch your videos all day while i work from home and they bring me so much joy!

@autry9562 5 ай бұрын

if you haven't read the unmaking of june farrow yet you are MISSING OUT. I've never been so obsessed with a book. the easiest 5 stars of my last two years of reading.

@hannahjbeck 5 ай бұрын

i keep hearing good things about this one

@bookedbycourt 5 ай бұрын

i wish i had even half your drive and dedication when i was 20. you’re KILLING it babes proud of you love you mwah😘🙌🏻✨

@bookbrain1557 5 ай бұрын

This is such a cool video idea, can't wait to see how it works out!

@timtim2247 5 ай бұрын

I honestly can not tell you how much I LOVE your videos and how much better they make my entire day ❣️ This was a great video, your hard work always pays off❣️❣️

@sophiewalti3147 5 ай бұрын

Bright Young Women was one of my top reads of 2023! I do think it’s mis-marketed as a thriller when it’s really a critique on true crime, but all goes to show that reading is subjective!

@staciewhittaker608 5 ай бұрын

I'll definitely take in this perspective when I go to read the book ! thanks for this, i feel like this is genuinely helpful to some people for this book

@emmaskapetis7603 5 ай бұрын

The creativity you have just to be able to come up with this video is amazing. I haven't actually read any of this but One dark window and Yellowface are high up my tbr.

@sophiamorales6290 5 ай бұрын

I just want to give you such a big hug danessy, like your so incredibly strong and amazing and always make me smile and feel great, im so sorry you have a toxic home life, you deserve so much more! I'm crossing my fingers that 2024 will be your year, and more brands will give u the recognition you deserve! your authenticity is inspiring and ur perseverance is even more so! sending love and virtual hugs, and manifesting the best for you!

@melxnielong 5 ай бұрын

Why are you saying she has a toxic home life?

@ashley.ayyirie 5 ай бұрын

It would be nice to see more diverse reads

@ChristianTheatreGirl 5 ай бұрын

Definitely

@the.scarlett.reader 5 ай бұрын

i loveeeee the long videos for cardio entertainment 🫶🏻

@miahhargrove 5 ай бұрын

YESSSS IVE BEEN WONDERING WHAT VIDEO U WERE MAKING. SO EXCITED

@jennyrbaker 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for telling us about Pair Eye Wear. Every time I see you in those clear pink glasses, I'm dying to know where you got them. Now I can finally buy my own pair. ☺

@anacamille7049 5 ай бұрын

YAYYY NEW DESTINY VIDEO!!! luv u girlie

@Showtunediva 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for your hard work Destiny. ❤️

@sophienguyen7728 5 ай бұрын

I like how she organised her shoes. Beautifully colour coded

@lilyschwartz. 5 ай бұрын

This scratched such a deep itch in my brain. You really went up and beyond for this 🙌

@noahyuki_ 5 ай бұрын

I know this is so random and lowkey so observant, but the dramatic sound effects on 41.30 when you finished ‘Five Survive’ and the boom when you closed the book. *chefs kiss* LOVE YOUR CONTENT BTW! Thank you so much for constantly giving us great content! 🫶🏻

@maggs6519 5 ай бұрын

your editing is top tier 💅 down to the book close at 41:27 💕

@charlottealicekat 5 ай бұрын

completely agree with not expecting so many things in 5 survive to be in a YA book!! For me it made it so much more thrilling because I was like “no I don’t think that would happen it’s a YA” then BAM

@Lunafaerie013 5 ай бұрын

I was so bored before watching this but this video is so relaxing! Also an hour long vid from destiny?! Thanks Des ❤

@madelineskau671 5 ай бұрын

the amount of effort that had to have gone into this video is insane!!! loved it!!!!

@lauren._chanchan 5 ай бұрын

53 mins?!! so excited for this video ❤

@axolottie3 5 ай бұрын

i ate up one dark window and two twisted crowns last week! i definitely recommend giving the sequel a try, it's better than the first book easily

@addisonharris4630 5 ай бұрын

Dude the editing is SO good

@iris4513 5 ай бұрын

love your hard work des!

@tannergrant3431 5 ай бұрын

53 MINUTES, des youre cray and i love you for it

@arielmalone9742 5 ай бұрын

Just a quick note lol 😂- you’ve become one of my favorite people to watch. I’ve been following you since i found you bc of Haley ❤but right when bookmas started it just clicked for me. Can’t wait to read all the books bc you make me want to read them lol 😝 k bye 💕

@mariahmendez2001 5 ай бұрын

And i was wondering where you got your glasses from they're so cute! Also watching this video right now hopefully it helps me get out of this reading slump you always give good book recs and the best reviews!

@cookingandbooking 5 ай бұрын

Also, reading a bunch of KZfaqr books (Drew Gooden did a video on this) would be so fun to see from a booktuber, and I think you would have really hilarious insight! Love your videos!!! 🩷📖

@vickyhirschbeck4308 5 ай бұрын

I'm normally a silent follower but I just wanted to say how much I appreciate all the effort you put in your videos❤️you deserve so much more followers you're an amazing youtuber!!! Love you🫶🏼

@braybooks 5 ай бұрын

the dedication is insane with this research

@sarahhoward7767 5 ай бұрын

Destiny thank you for your work. ❤

@emelia7891 5 ай бұрын

the thoroughness and dedication in selecting the books Des 8 👌🏾

@sleuthytv1228 5 ай бұрын

I’d love to see a video of books no one is talking about lol. Everyone reads the same thing

@Villamor_thebookworm 5 ай бұрын

I watch your video even if I'm doing school works to keep me motivated!

@francesthompson4639 5 ай бұрын

upload on my day offf YASS 🎉

@Lele-vm8et 5 ай бұрын

cant wait to watch this tomorrow at the stairmaster THANKYOUUU DESSS ❤❤❤

@lindseygoulld 5 ай бұрын

Enjoying my dinner over a nice 53 mins vid from des. I love life

@daniela14_ 5 ай бұрын

Destiny coming through with all these videos 🫶🏼🫶🏼❤️

@solongsarita 5 ай бұрын

Nobody I MEAN NOBODY puts the work into their videos that Des does.

@kennbeans 5 ай бұрын

des days are the best days ❤️

@lizi5978 5 ай бұрын

You literally impress me so much!

@13reasonswhy_5 5 ай бұрын

I’m so excited to watch this

@maevestowe4683 5 ай бұрын

Literally just got assigned Yellowface in my publishing class! So glad you liked it!

@brynnstasiulis5239 5 ай бұрын

des i’m sick with the flu and this made my day worth living lmaooo

@taylorpirrong 5 ай бұрын

i read educated a couple years ago in high school, and as someone who lives in idaho, like she did, it was super interesting to think about something so life changing and vastly different from my life happening in such close proximity to me!

@KathyDubs 5 ай бұрын

This comparison across social media platforms is interesting. I lurk on all of them but don't really post about reads anywhere except GoodReads. So I wonder how much how people talk about books or review books skews public awareness of books and also skews who wins the GoodReads awards at the end of the year. Chicken or the egg situation!

@lindseyrinehart9021 5 ай бұрын

Yellowface and Educated are both excellent. The best memoir I’ve read is “Know My Name” by Chanel Miller.

@tillyb7 5 ай бұрын

I consider "Know my Name" to be the best memoir I've ever read too. It was amazing

@jillianarmstrong5119 5 ай бұрын

I totally feel the same about Yellowface, I couldn't put it into words like you did, but same girl, same! I love all your videos!

@maddiec5488 5 ай бұрын

All the new taylor swift prints in your room are soooo cute!!

@beccasaurus69 5 ай бұрын

I love Pair! I've had them for years now I have blue light with my prescription 😊 I wear the Larkin ❤

@juanavazquezblanco6662 5 ай бұрын

loooooove long videosss, make my day every time

@frshdumbledore2825 5 ай бұрын

I am so excited. A video thats 50 minutes long😮❤ Love your glasses. They look so pretty as always

@soalive389 5 ай бұрын

I neeeeed these long videos, thank you 🩵🩵

@hillarycab 5 ай бұрын

52:30 i love how you were probably going to beat yourself up and caught yourself… like YES YOU SET THE RULES

@hillarycab 5 ай бұрын

you’re so detailed I LOVEEEE bc me tooo!

@its_annakay 5 ай бұрын

The research. The honesty. The raw emotion. 10/10.

@kathaeller8542 5 ай бұрын

uhhh I really liked that you showed the books with the rating at the end🥰

@syedarithi4295 5 ай бұрын

A NEW VIDEO THATS ALMOST AN HOUR GODBLESSSSSSS🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

@beautifulmama862 5 ай бұрын

I have not read yellowface and don't think I will it doesn't seem like one I'd like but I'm glad people have enjoyed it.....I absolutely love your videos❤ I watch a few youtubers and you all are my favorites I don't have just one.....but your videos are just what I need especially with this reading slump but thank you for another great video ❤

@user-mx7oo4bf7m 5 ай бұрын

Des is Dessing today

@sarahlightbody1933 5 ай бұрын

Almost an hour Des vid? Sign me up

@parapilot 5 ай бұрын

Your dedication>

@avalenoci6685 5 ай бұрын

I NEEDED A DES VIDEO TODAY🥹

@hollyperry7866 5 ай бұрын

Since you are reading more memoirs I’d like to recommend one of my favorites, the distance between us by Reyna Grande. I read it years ago but it has had a special place in my heart and mind ever since and I think it’s a book everyone should read.

@cookingandbooking 5 ай бұрын

Hey Des!! If you see this, I would love a video entirely dedicated to audiobook recommendations!! It’s so hard to find good ones/best services that offer them

@gabbyl85 5 ай бұрын

Id recommend the family game audiobook! It was so good and the author narrated it!

@Popcorn_doodles 5 ай бұрын

Good apps that offer audiobooks that I use are Hoopla and Libby, both are based on your library card and they have a decent selection of ebook and audiobooks. And they are free which is nice. I read a lot of audiobook and find them to work well and have most of the book I want to read. Hopes this helps (Also I agree, Des should do a video dedicated to audiobook recs!)

@alexajane9102 5 ай бұрын

this post just made my day

@Bookalicious1717 5 ай бұрын

Great video as always Destiny! I actually just finshed yellowface and gave it 5 stars! I loved it. I also loved One dark Window but i had a feeling you wouldn't give it 5 stars 😂 Five Survive is another 5 star for me! It was such a good YA thriller.

@CarliRas 5 ай бұрын

Loved this video!!

@helin751 5 ай бұрын

Destiny posted, my day is complete!🩷

@payton5264 5 ай бұрын

this notification instantly improved my day✨

@fahda7400 5 ай бұрын

destiny babe infamous means known for a bad thing so when you say infamous as reference to holly jackson its not what u actually mean Notorious is a good replacement lol