May I recommend “The Sun Down Motel” by Simone St. James (yes, everyone and their literate dog has read it but still...). I’d be curious as to your views.
Whenever I watch these kinds of videos I always think to myself “Huh, I should really get these books 📚” I SWEAR I can hear my TBR SOBBING in the background lol 😭😂😁 Anyway love ur vids Reagan ❤️😊👌❤️😁
karla77711 I agree so much. I loved it in the beginning. It seemed very magical and different from many other things I read. But it turned out to be quite boring and sooo dark in my opinion...
The Poppy Wars was beyond amazing! And the Audible is so good. The narrator does an excellent job at infusing her words with so much emotion. You can feel Rin's poison, rage, and her despair. I can't reccomend the audible enough. Especially for those who might now like it as much by reading it.
If you loved The Starless Sea, and you love flowery writing, please please read This Is How You Lose the Time War if you haven't yet. It's short and incredible. It's at the top with The Starless Sea in terms of my favorite books I've read this year.
I gotta say, I've been waiting for you to read The Poppy War for MONTHS and I'm so glad you did and that you love it! You're in for a wild ride in the second book. So excited to watch your next reading vlog!
Regan, I have to admit as a subscriber of over 5 years now since you were at UT, I feel so connected to you because our madewell obsession has grown at a strikingly identical rate 😂 you look so adorable in this video. Giving me all the floral farmer vibes I want!!
If you're looking for fantasy kinda poetic books like The Starless Sea I strongly recommend This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amar El-Mohtar. Also The Poppy War is soooo good and the sequel The Dragon Republic is also amazing. The last one is definitly my most expected book of this year together with Addie Laurie.
So many books to add to my TBR-yay! Have you checked our K M Dudley’s Cavalier? It’s a bit of a mash up between thriller, romance, and humor, you might love it!
I'm so glad you're not stingy with your stars, I always feel weird compared to others on goodreads/booktube, because people's most common rating is usually a 3, but anything I really like I give 4-5 stars, so I'm glad to see you do the same :)
TOP 5 BOOKS I'VE READ:- 1. Death by Sadhguru 2. The Book of Man by Osho 3. The Book of Woman by Osho 4. Ikigai-The Japanese Secret to long and Happy life by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles 5. Courage-The Joy of Living Dangerously by Osho If you are a book lover, I think you'll truely enjoy them. Love❤️ & Respect🙏 to the existence....😊
Honestly, I was soooo disappointed by The Starless Sea. I loved the world, but the story felt so disconnected I was just really frustrated that it felt more like loosely-connected vignettes rather than one cohesive novel. I think this author is better suited for short story/novella format
No one ever, EVER talks about The City of Dreaming Books or any of Walter Moers's other awesome stories. He is hands down my favorite German author, except for maybe Cornelia Funke. Thanks for giving him a shout out!! I hope other people give his books a chance. They are so whimsical and funny; kind of like Douglas Adams without the space travel. I have read every book of his that has been translated into English and loved them all so much.
I just ordered House of earth and blood (crescent city) and Red, white and royal blue, and I’m so excited for crescent city now that I know you liked it!
I’ve read 54 for the year but you are probably at a higher page count than me because many of yours are Loooooong books. I’ve read a few big books (over 500 pages) but I think my average is 350-400 per book.
I think you would love akatsuki no yona it's a fantasy manga and even tho it's mostly adventure it becomes REALLY political as the story progresses (there's also a bit of romance but I wouldn't say it's at the forefront of the story)
I've started reading the fifth season by N.K Jemisin , her writing is very beautiful but I find it a bit difficult as I'm not a native English speaker so can anyone suggest me fantasy books that are easier and help me build up my fantasy vocabulary, please.
I'd recommend the Children of Blood and Bone series by Tomi Adeyemi, easier to read but still great fantasy! hope that helps 😄 from a small booktuber x
Lacie is struggling with loneliness, depression, and anxiety.. flying buildings, floating donuts, eternal night-- the transformation of her eyes into small microscope end-pieces, an old witch who is hunting her, a Scottish alcoholic who picks on her, unsupervised children who are committing acts of vandalism, a gothic couple involved in the planning of a Haunted Cheese Party, the cloudy wit of my dear Uncle Herbert, a homicidal man with a toothbrush, a war between buildings and trees, a talking skeleton having an existential crisis, and the total loss of her sanity within a few or five hours as she searches for a kidnapped donut girl. www.amazon.com/dp/B01C66C8X2
I've read 16 books so far. I know it seems like a small number but to me it's a lot compared to what I read last year. I read the night circus a few months ago and was so meh... it wasn't bad but it was disappointing to me
Mac I looked it up and from what I understand chain of gold is about the kid of the main couple from a previous shadow hunter series so I’m assuming the book has a lot of references to the previous series that we wouldn’t understand
I haven't read the entire Shadowhunter series, neither chain of gold but, if I can tell you something is that this books (the last hours trilogy, chain of gold) is set 20 years after the events of The Infernal Devices trilogy, so I do think will have many references.
I only emphasise this because there is such a stark difference between those two reigns, just like us mistaking the Obama/Obama/Trump eras. You do NOT want to get them mixed up.
Hi Reagan! I've been watching your videos for awhile and I'm always hearing about N.K. Jemison! Now, I finally want to read her books but honestly don't know where to begin. Is there anyone who could recommend me a series or book to start with from her?
I feel so bad because lately I've been slacking so much on reading..literally 11 books since February. I'm just not in the mood to read anything😭 Does anyone know a really fast paced book?
I haven't read Chain of Gold yet, but I know it follows the Infernal Devices trilogy so it might make more sense if you read those beforehand, but I don't know if you HAVE to.
Read the starless sea because of you and it was AMAZING (highly recommend the audiobook.) Just finished the night circus and erin morgenstern is UP THERE with my favorite authors now. Also the glasses? the overalls? the florals?? we stan this look
I know you have a bunch of books stacked around your apartment/in front of your shelf because you don't have any shelf space, so I was wondering why you don't hang some floating shelves on your (living room) wall? I just see the empty space there when watching your vlogs and ponder how it could be filled with all the books in your piles hahaha
We have the same number of books read. I have 48 books so far read this year. I am now on KOTLC: Legacy, and I am loving it!!! Yes, read also the Night Circus. I want to know what will be your opinion.
I'm really torn on the Poppy War... on the one hand, it was so well-written and just riveting to read. On the other hand (and I feel like kind of a snob for saying this), it really misrepresented Central Asian spirituality and shamanism via its magic system... and since politically China has repressed Central Asia cultures for years, it really bothered me that shamanistic magic was interpreted in such a reductionist way and yet is what is ultimately going to give Rin her power. I haven't read the second one though, I'm not sure if I will.
I know this has nothing to do with what you wrote (other than it being about the same book) but since you've read it, is there a romance in The Poppy War? I haven't heard in any reviews whether there is one or not. Thanks!
I can’t believe you haven’t read the Night Circus!!! I think I read it based on a book haul or anticipated books you did years ago and it quickly became my favorite book! I HIGHLY recommend!
How have you been on booktube so long and managed to not read the night circus?? 😂 haha for real though, it's excellent (i feel like there was a trend of ya novels that came out later that were clearly inspired by it.) I hope you'll try it soon! It's very atmospheric and beautiful like The Starless Sea but a little less confusing/abstract
I am currently reading Shorefall (after having devoured Foundryside) and I am loving it! The characters, the plots and the story are just so good! I read but did not finish The Poppy Wars right when it came out. I think both the switch between the first and second part of the book and the level of grim dark were too much for me at the time (I mean... Some scenes are stomach turning) but you'rz making me reconsider. I might pick it up and finish it.
You're awesome Regan! I look forward to all your videos... and you have the same taste in books I do, fantasy and YA(mostly), so I tend to look to you for new recommendations! 🥰
Reagan is srsly pulling me through this quarantine!!
KittyChowdeR same!
May I recommend “The Sun Down Motel” by Simone St. James (yes, everyone and their literate dog has read it but still...). I’d be curious as to your views.
Great suggestion! I thought it was such a fun read
That’s an incredible amount of books to have read already and it’s only July.
I gave Hand on the Wall a 4/4.5 rating too-- I didn't want to give it the full 5 stars, because Book 1 definitely was the one that peaked for me.
that outfit is so fresh and summery
yesss!!!
Like I don’t already know every book you’ve read this year 😏
But y'all, Reagan's outfit is 10/10
Reagan:I have read a 48 books this year.
Me who is just starting his 3rd book:give us a moment for pity's sake.
Whenever I watch these kinds of videos I always think to myself
“Huh, I should really get these books 📚”
I SWEAR I can hear my TBR SOBBING in the background lol 😭😂😁
Anyway love ur vids Reagan ❤️😊👌❤️😁
reagan: i've read 48 books
me: couldn't be me, try 13 LMAO
That's also very good... I'm at my 6th atm :(
Yes, try the Night Circus, it’s beautiful 💜
I want tooooo
Yes please do it’s my favorite book ever!!!
You must! My jaw dropped when you said you hadn’t read it. You will absolutely love it!
Unpopular opinion, it was just meh for me. Felt so guilty saying that, but literally have to push myself to finish it.
karla77711 I agree so much. I loved it in the beginning. It seemed very magical and different from many other things I read. But it turned out to be quite boring and sooo dark in my opinion...
You should give us tips how to read so many books in so little times😭
Yes, please.
The Poppy Wars was beyond amazing! And the Audible is so good. The narrator does an excellent job at infusing her words with so much emotion. You can feel Rin's poison, rage, and her despair. I can't reccomend the audible enough. Especially for those who might now like it as much by reading it.
If you loved The Starless Sea, and you love flowery writing, please please read This Is How You Lose the Time War if you haven't yet. It's short and incredible. It's at the top with The Starless Sea in terms of my favorite books I've read this year.
I gotta say, I've been waiting for you to read The Poppy War for MONTHS and I'm so glad you did and that you love it! You're in for a wild ride in the second book. So excited to watch your next reading vlog!
As of today I have read a total of...drum roll!!!! 1 book!!!! Congratulations!!!!
I had to include Chain of Gold in this month’s TBR and have yet to read it... But I’m SUPER excited to get to it🤩🙌🏻
Can't believe I've been watching Reagan for almost a decade and I still haven't read an NK Jemisin novel 😂
Sorry but I really need to ask - why did you not rate both White Fragility and White Rage? Genuine non accusatory question.
The Night Circus is even better, I promise you that. Amazing, beautiful, colorful, it's sooooo perfect...
Regan, I have to admit as a subscriber of over 5 years now since you were at UT, I feel so connected to you because our madewell obsession has grown at a strikingly identical rate 😂 you look so adorable in this video. Giving me all the floral farmer vibes I want!!
I love the Poppy War series. So glad that you enjoyed it!
If you're looking for fantasy kinda poetic books like The Starless Sea I strongly recommend This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amar El-Mohtar. Also The Poppy War is soooo good and the sequel The Dragon Republic is also amazing. The last one is definitly my most expected book of this year together with Addie Laurie.
love the top and overalls 😩💖! i really need to pick up something by N.K. Jemisin!
You should! Ive only read the Broken Earth Trilogy so far and I'm obsessed with it and her.
I am absolute trash for Crescent City. When’s the next one coming 😂😂😂
same sammeeeee
Saaaaaame
So many books to add to my TBR-yay! Have you checked our K M Dudley’s Cavalier? It’s a bit of a mash up between thriller, romance, and humor, you might love it!
Tell me how Night circus is, grabbed the starless sea because I saw this
Night Circus was my favorite book of 2019!!!! She is truly an amazing author!
You're the reason I read Bringing Down the Duke and it was *chef's kiss*
I've had The Poppy War for aaaaages but I'm scared to read it incase I'm expecting too much
The Night Circus might ruin you forever for any other book, it's that good. If you loved the Starless Sea... get ready
You’ve persuaded me to get the starless sea 🌊💖
StefyTalks did you read it? Have you like it?
I'm so glad you're not stingy with your stars, I always feel weird compared to others on goodreads/booktube, because people's most common rating is usually a 3, but anything I really like I give 4-5 stars, so I'm glad to see you do the same :)
TOP 5 BOOKS I'VE READ:-
1. Death by Sadhguru
2. The Book of Man by Osho
3. The Book of Woman by Osho
4. Ikigai-The Japanese Secret to long and Happy life by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles
5. Courage-The Joy of Living Dangerously by Osho
If you are a book lover, I think you'll truely enjoy them.
Love❤️ & Respect🙏 to the existence....😊
Honestly, I was soooo disappointed by The Starless Sea. I loved the world, but the story felt so disconnected I was just really frustrated that it felt more like loosely-connected vignettes rather than one cohesive novel. I think this author is better suited for short story/novella format
I’ve also read 48 books this year today ... 😂 I love ur videos btw
Hey! Does anybody know if Reagan has a Goodreads profile? I'm trying to follow more book/author tubers on their Goodreads accounts.
Thanks!
Rachelle
No one ever, EVER talks about The City of Dreaming Books or any of Walter Moers's other awesome stories. He is hands down my favorite German author, except for maybe Cornelia Funke. Thanks for giving him a shout out!! I hope other people give his books a chance. They are so whimsical and funny; kind of like Douglas Adams without the space travel. I have read every book of his that has been translated into English and loved them all so much.
Who else read „The Alchemist“ by Paulo Coelho?
Did you like it?
I read it every year ❤
I just ordered House of earth and blood (crescent city) and Red, white and royal blue, and I’m so excited for crescent city now that I know you liked it!
I’ve read 54 for the year but you are probably at a higher page count than me because many of yours are Loooooong books. I’ve read a few big books (over 500 pages) but I think my average is 350-400 per book.
I think you would love akatsuki no yona it's a fantasy manga and even tho it's mostly adventure it becomes REALLY political as the story progresses (there's also a bit of romance but I wouldn't say it's at the forefront of the story)
I've started reading the fifth season by N.K Jemisin , her writing is very beautiful but I find it a bit difficult as I'm not a native English speaker so can anyone suggest me fantasy books that are easier and help me build up my fantasy vocabulary, please.
I'd recommend the Children of Blood and Bone series by Tomi Adeyemi, easier to read but still great fantasy! hope that helps 😄 from a small booktuber x
Lacie is struggling with loneliness, depression, and anxiety.. flying buildings, floating donuts, eternal night-- the transformation of her eyes into small microscope end-pieces, an old witch who is hunting her, a Scottish alcoholic who picks on her, unsupervised children who are committing acts of vandalism, a gothic couple involved in the planning of a Haunted Cheese Party, the cloudy wit of my dear Uncle Herbert, a homicidal man with a toothbrush, a war between buildings and trees, a talking skeleton having an existential crisis, and the total loss of her sanity within a few or five hours as she searches for a kidnapped donut girl.
www.amazon.com/dp/B01C66C8X2
Try reading missing person my Patrick modiano it's a good book
This girl should work for IGN, she gives everything a 4 or 4.5
48 books hloy fuckjsrt jeez thats nuggets brlo
I cannot get enough Fitz! I wish there were more Fitz and Fool fans out there!
I've read 16 books so far. I know it seems like a small number but to me it's a lot compared to what I read last year.
I read the night circus a few months ago and was so meh... it wasn't bad but it was disappointing to me
That’s how I feel about reading ten books! 😂 I swear, that’s a lot for me!
Is it ok to read chain of gold without having read any of the other shadow hunter world books?
I wanna know, too!
Mac I looked it up and from what I understand chain of gold is about the kid of the main couple from a previous shadow hunter series so I’m assuming the book has a lot of references to the previous series that we wouldn’t understand
I haven't read the entire Shadowhunter series, neither chain of gold but, if I can tell you something is that this books (the last hours trilogy, chain of gold) is set 20 years after the events of The Infernal Devices trilogy, so I do think will have many references.
Does The Inheritance Trilogy only have 1 book? Or is there a set of 3 out there??
So glad you read poppy war! The next is even better!!!
Thanks for putting these videos out. I love your channel and it is one of the things to pull me through this isolation.
The Night Circus is my favourite book of all time you need to read it!
I started The Poppy War last year but read only the first part but I really enjoyed it. Definitely going to pick it up soon!
I just finished daisy jones about a week ago and I think that’s my favorite book of the year so far it was so good 😭😭
That blouse is simply the sweetest! I guess I need to pick up the Poppy War!
Ooh, I want to see your reaction to Poppy War book 2.
me a my like 10 books chilling in the corner...
Why no one is talking about how cute your outfit is
so far this year, I read 23 books.
Your smile is heavenly.
Chain of Gold is set in EDWARDIAN*** England. TID was set in Victorian England :)
I only emphasise this because there is such a stark difference between those two reigns, just like us mistaking the Obama/Obama/Trump eras. You do NOT want to get them mixed up.
wow i found someone with my taste
Hi Reagan! I've been watching your videos for awhile and I'm always hearing about N.K. Jemison! Now, I finally want to read her books but honestly don't know where to begin. Is there anyone who could recommend me a series or book to start with from her?
I would say either the Broken Earth of Inheritance trilogies!
THE POPPY WAR KILLED ME
I made a similar video on my channel
This outfit is soooooo cute
I honestly want to read all of them
I feel so bad because lately I've been slacking so much on reading..literally 11 books since February. I'm just not in the mood to read anything😭 Does anyone know a really fast paced book?
I have a whole video on books to get you out of a reading slump but also dont feel bad! Sometimes you need a break!
I loved the mermaid's sister by Carrie Ann noble, it's short and fast paced and just a wonderful little book. 😍
Scythe!
The Dragon Republic is going to absolutely destroy you!
I think so too lol
Is it a must that I read all of Cassandra Clare’s other books before I dive into Chain of Gold?
I haven't read Chain of Gold yet, but I know it follows the Infernal Devices trilogy so it might make more sense if you read those beforehand, but I don't know if you HAVE to.
It is not necessary but I suggest
that you read TID before Chain of gold. But you can read it as your first CC book.
Your outfit is adorable i-
Anyone else so excited for Regan to reach 300k soon??? ❤️
Read the starless sea because of you and it was AMAZING (highly recommend the audiobook.) Just finished the night circus and erin morgenstern is UP THERE with my favorite authors now. Also the glasses? the overalls? the florals?? we stan this look
Great video 👍 I love reading as well. I just made a video about Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow ☺️
Honestly, I'm so glad you gave a 4 and up rating to everything. It's hard to like that much so many books!
I know you have a bunch of books stacked around your apartment/in front of your shelf because you don't have any shelf space, so I was wondering why you don't hang some floating shelves on your (living room) wall? I just see the empty space there when watching your vlogs and ponder how it could be filled with all the books in your piles hahaha
We have the same number of books read. I have 48 books so far read this year. I am now on KOTLC: Legacy, and I am loving it!!! Yes, read also the Night Circus. I want to know what will be your opinion.
I'm really torn on the Poppy War... on the one hand, it was so well-written and just riveting to read. On the other hand (and I feel like kind of a snob for saying this), it really misrepresented Central Asian spirituality and shamanism via its magic system... and since politically China has repressed Central Asia cultures for years, it really bothered me that shamanistic magic was interpreted in such a reductionist way and yet is what is ultimately going to give Rin her power. I haven't read the second one though, I'm not sure if I will.
I know this has nothing to do with what you wrote (other than it being about the same book) but since you've read it, is there a romance in The Poppy War? I haven't heard in any reviews whether there is one or not. Thanks!
@@hiekfbisnl2772 There are some little hints that are suggestive of romance at certain points, but in general no, there isn't a main romance.
I can’t believe you haven’t read the Night Circus!!! I think I read it based on a book haul or anticipated books you did years ago and it quickly became my favorite book! I HIGHLY recommend!
I LOVE your shirt Reagan!! I’ve been struggling with fantasy (including many on your list) but that shirt rocks x
How have you been on booktube so long and managed to not read the night circus?? 😂 haha for real though, it's excellent (i feel like there was a trend of ya novels that came out later that were clearly inspired by it.) I hope you'll try it soon! It's very atmospheric and beautiful like The Starless Sea but a little less confusing/abstract
I am currently reading Shorefall (after having devoured Foundryside) and I am loving it! The characters, the plots and the story are just so good! I read but did not finish The Poppy Wars right when it came out. I think both the switch between the first and second part of the book and the level of grim dark were too much for me at the time (I mean... Some scenes are stomach turning) but you'rz making me reconsider. I might pick it up and finish it.
Can you PLEASE do a 2020 bookshelf tour??
Huh she gave a 5/5 to chain of gold but says it is trash? I don’t understand
No no IM TRASH for the book - like I’m a huge fan
You're awesome Regan! I look forward to all your videos... and you have the same taste in books I do, fantasy and YA(mostly), so I tend to look to you for new recommendations! 🥰
Why didn’t you rate the black lives matter books?? Just curious
Great video and recommendations! Looking forward for other fantasy books suggestions of yours.
Wow I’m shocked you haven’t read the night circus!
so many amazing books!!
I've finished 22 books and am working on 4 now. I can't imagine getting through 48 books already.
Jesus, u did read A LOT, awesome!!, first time i saw a video, about the positive side of corona virus LOL
48 books? I was excited to see I finished 25 and hope to be around 50 in the end of the year, you're a machine lol
I LOVE this channel because Raegan reads a whole variety of books and doesn't stick to one genre!
Omg red notice had me just 😳. Unreal that we even deal with Russia. Holy shit,
Read the red rising series by pierce brown. You won’t be able to put it down. You’re welcome!
3 of these top 5 are on my TBR already :) very similar tastes I guess!
I was supposed to read Akata Witch for cramathon and I didn’t 😭
Fantastic list! I had to skip most of it because I don’t want to be spoiled at all. But so excited to get to them :)