I'm just now realizing after editing this that Goodreads scrapped a few categories this year! I think they scrapped graphic novels, middle grade, children's books, and poetry! I am actually so bummed about the poetry category being scrapped because that's how I find out what all the popular poetry books of that year are, so that's a bummer! I am also mad about the graphic novels category as a huge fan of graphic novels and manga. Let me know how you feel about those categories being scrapped and "Romantasy" being added??? Also let me know which books do you think got snubbed this year??
I would like to see childrens, middle grade, graphic narratives (combining graphic novels, manga, and illustrated novels), and poetry, as well as separating YA into more categories because it was weird seeing a ghost book in fantasy instead of horror and the gen YA fiction was such a grab bag.
I was so excited at the fact they actually added Romantasy. Books like Fourth Wing often overshadow high fantasy novels when the focus is more on romance rather than the fantastical element. Not all Fantasy readers are reading for the angst or smut. I'm very disappointed that they completely removed categories though...It doesn't really make sense. But I guess these "awards" never really make sense.
Weird that they x out actual Poetry is like a literary category. How can they say they are true readings award ala reader choice awards. Thar would be like Mtv movie awards not having a award for best teen drama or no horror category
I didn't even notice they removed graphic novels and poetry!! But despite Romantasy being a popular genre this year, we all know it was created specifically for Fourth Wing. I'm starting to become disenchanted with the Goodreads Choice Awards because of stuff like that.
I don’t think it was created specifically for The Fourth Wing, I think The Fourth Wing helped get this genre much more attention. There are soooooo many books in this genre, some YTers have entire Chanel’s dedicated to romantasy, so 🤷🏻♀️
I'm happy they added the Romantasy category but it's so dumb that they removed categories - more categories seems better, like what do they have to lose by having more categories?!? Also, I've read a number of the books that have been nominated and out of all them I was so happy to see Bright Young Women nominated, hands down one of my favorite books I've read in really long time.
The Romanticy category is something that fantasy booktube community have requested since forever. And I am very happy they got split because I feel the readers are very different and they will be able to find recommendations more easily this way ❤ And it wasn’t just Fourth Wing, if we look back, fantasy romances have taken high places and even won prior years
It sucks they took out poetry and graphic novels, but I'm most pissed that they removed middle grade/children's category, there are so many great books being published each year and it just completely gets ignored so we can drool over horny dragons some more. Katrina Leno put out a middle grade this year, Nina LaCour just put out a children's book one or two weeks ago, we got sequels in series by Lora Senf and Kalyn Josephson, Sophie Cameron published a new one that's been getting some literary awards, the fact none of them are recognized here by the wider GR community just leaves me speechless. Anyway, fun video Gabby, thank you!
Hey Gabby: I'm familiar with many of these titles but primarily thru your reviews of them. Some of them continue to interest me, like Yellowface and Sharkheart though I do have a pretty long tbr. Thanks for bringing them to my attention. :)
I’m happy that they did a romantasy because now that they did that more than likely Sjm will probably get put under there as well so there may be people will stop complaining
I’m actually really happy that they got a Romantasy category. Last year I think one of the JLA books won in the fantasy category and a lot of people were kind of upset. And Romantasy has been such a big category this year, it would be pretty crazy to just have one fantasy to sum up all of thatttt. 12:22
I am so glad they gave Romantasy its own category!!! The romantasy kind of books always beat out the good epic fantasy books bc it is basically is a popularity contest. I’m a fantasy reader, so I appreciate them separating them. But I’m so bummed they scrapped the other categories! Poetry and graphic novels definitely needs to be there!
I'm quite happy that romantasy is a new category. But it's so sad that they removed some other categories cause it's always so fun to see what books have been popular in those.
I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself is my top book of the year right now, I can't recommend it enough. It's very light sc-fi and more dystopian social commentary. The writing is very lyrical and fast paced. I love it so much.
i 100% agree that they added romantasy for fourth wing. and also probably not to piss off fantasy readers by letting all the tiktok books take over. but getting rid of so many categories was just stupid. goodreads makes it abundantly clear each year that user satisfaction is not their concern 🤣
I think adding romantasy was smart because soooooo many book in the fantasy category the last few years have all been fantasy romance because they’re so popular, and it was taking away from traditional fantasy having a nomination. I’m a big FanRo reader and most of the ones nominated in the new category have been the most popular this year! Still mad though that they took away other categories, like why???
The Last Word was snubbed! My favorite thriller I’ve read this year. I’m excited you read Monstrilio, can’t wait to hear your thoughts! It’s on my TBR and really intrigues me.
When I saw the books this year I thought of you for the horror category and when I saw Sharkheart. I thought a lot of books got snubbed this year in particular but maybe I’m out of the loop lol. I like that they added Romantasy but I was semi confused about the selections featured.
I'm so sad they cut the poetry category this year! Nestlings would definitely be eligible since The Reformatory came out the same day. Happier note - so glad to see Angeline Boulley's new book on the YA Fiction list, it was so good!!
I loved Vera Wong! If you liked Dial A for Aunties, you may like it. It’s a cozy mystery where a body is found in Vera’s tea shop and she tries to solve it.
I love Loreth Anne White. I’ve read several and lived them all. I was disappointed that Delta County wasn’t on here. I loved that one. I thought it was new, but maybe it was just new to me.
Pleasantly surprised to see Natural Beauty getting nominated! Totally agree The Writing Retreat should be there (I didn't realize it's average rating is so low...😭) For me Yellowface actually makes sense to be in the fiction category rather than mystery thriller. I think if Fourth Wing won the Fantasy category (which if it was there it will), there will be riot from certain group of readers 🤣 For romance I'm surprised Forget Me Not by Julie Soto isn't there.
You should check out the Many Lives of Mama Love! It was nominated for best memoir and the audio book is soo incredible. Read the premise and I promise you'll be intrigued! xo
If you want classic horror Gabby, check out John Saul. I started with Nancy Drew when I was a kiddo, and then graduated to R.L. Stine, and Christopher Pike. Then on to John Saul and Dean Koontz.
I'm surprised The Last Word wasn't in the mystery thriller category. I'm also so bummed about the categories that they scrapped. I didn't know about that 3.5 rating rule for the awards. Thanks for the video!
You have done so well for reading the books nominated, I’ve barely read any. I’m surprised that horror is where I’m most familiar with 😂 I thought it would be mystery/thriller category. Brilliant content 🎉
I agree that the writing retreat was good and I would’ve liked to see it on the list, but I do think it’s valid that any book with under a 3.5 average rating shouldn’t be eligible. If anything, the bar should be set even higher, maybe 3.75. 3.5 is super low to be considered a winner in a contest that is based on popular vote.
I am so glad I was not the only one who looked at the thriller list and the romance list and was like I have never heard of so many of these. I feel like this year in general there hasn't been a big hype book year apart from Fourth Wing. I feel like a romanstay is needed as it's own category as there are so many of them and it is becoming so popular. Paris' memoir is so good!
Ah I’m loving seeing everyone react and vote, and I’m so surprised that I haven’t read a lot of these books. I’m happy there’s now a romantasy category because now Hell Bent can shine in fantasy. I did vote for Rouge for horror but I think Holly will win bc ofc 😂
I think it’s really cool that they added Romantasy but I definitely agree with you that it sucks about the categories they scrapped 😢 I wish they could have kept all of them and don’t understand why they didn’t
I agree. I wanted Quiet Tenant and I thought it had high ratings. I can’t get over that Housemaid’s Secret has 284k ratings with 4.29 stars. Is this one going to win Best Mystery and Thriller? I also noticed less genres. Like there wasn’t poetry, graphic novels or middle grade and children. It feels like rules are changed year after year or something?
I was a bit disappointed this year but I voted. I picked Karin slaughter newest book bc I loved it but I don’t think she will read bc it’s a book series of course
I'm just out here spreading the good word about I Keep my Exoskeletons to Myself!! This book is PHENOMENAL. It was such a left field nomination honestly cause there are only like 700 reviews?? But it blew my mind. It's not a true sci-fi book imo but if anyone reads this comment, I hope that this compels you to check out Exoskeletons!! It won't win cause it's not super popular, but I'm SO EXCITED that other people might check it out
I really liked Miracle Creek by Angie Kim. I didn't like Happiness Falls as much and I wouldn't consider it a thriller either. It's too hard to pick who would win. I did like Monstrilio and am glad it's been nominated.
I’ve only read 7 and a half books from the horror category 😬😬 Monstrilio is getting my vote currently, but I want to read as many as I can before voting closes so that might change 😮
these books are the straightest romance picks i've ever seen for the choice awards. not a single one looks queer and each category is distinctively white. i feel like booktok had had only a bad influence this year because the choice awards have always been a popularity contest but it's just embarrassing now. i was a bookseller for most of this year and i've heard of hardly any in any category and i'm guessing that's because i don't use tiktok :/
I feel like I didn’t read many of the books selected this year either!!!! I don’t think it’s us, I think the selection this year across the board just sucked.
I'm glad that Romantasy has been added as a category as it's a genre that's become popular and I may use the picks to start reading more in that genre. But I'm so surprised about the other categories being scrapped, especially the graphic novel category. I read quite a bit of fantasy and I'm surprised that there were a couple in the category that I've not even heard about? Also I'm a bit shocked that He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan wasn't included in the fantasy category as I was expecting to see it due to being a sequel to a popular fantasy book released a few years ago. I feel like I haven't read as much new releases as I usually do this year but I've got plenty on my tbr. I got some catching up to do 😅
I rarely read Sci-Fi but really loved The Light Pirate. And I hardly read horror but this year, I read more books from this category and voted for Holly. I’m most surprised by the thriller category. Haven’t even heard of some of these books and it’s my favorite category. Loved The Quiet Tenant!
Great video! 🥰 I was excited to see all your comments. I just wanted to hype two of my personal faves which are maybe not as popular (but still on the list). You could make this place beautiful by Maggie Smith was an outstanding memoir. Really deep thoughts on motherhood, mariage/divorce. Her prose is breathtaking. For Sci-fi, the lives of puppets by TJ Klune is a balm on the heart. Loved it so so so much! Both are new all-time faves. 🎉
I'm surprised that Matthew Perry's memoir isn't on here and disappointed it's not. That would be my choice to win. Check and Mate by Ali Hazelwood was SO FREAKING GOOD!!!! That's my vote!! And a video idea is for you to read super popular romance books like ana huang and Elsie silver!!!! Omg so good!!! 🩷🙏🤗
@gabbyreads you're right. I voted for it last year 🙈🤦♀️🤣. How has it been a year already since that book came out?!?! It stuck with me because it's helped me so much. So that's probably why I thought it came out this year, since I read from it sometimes lol. Whoops 🤭 lol
Okay, I read a lot of books (165 so far this year) and I've read none from the fiction category. I have Hello Beautiful on hold, it's taking years to get it in. But....I'm not impressed. And David Ellis, Look Closer not being on the list? BONNNKKKK. I voted for None of this is True. The Secret Life of Flora Lea and Hang The Moon were both very good. Kate Morton is one of my favorites, I have the new one on hold. Oh, The Maid's Diary, 4 stars! I love her, she is very highly underrated, IMO.
Not a single lgbt romance book so disappointed to see. I was surprised that some of those thrillers got nominated, makes me wonder what new thrillers have I been reading
Voting for Fiction: The Wishing Game, Mystery & Thriller: Voted for None of This Is True, Romance: voted for The Seven Year Slip but I think Powerless or Happy Place is going to win, Romantasy: Fourth Wing, Fantasy: voted for Tress of the Emerald Sea since it is the only one I read but I think V.E. Schwab might win, Young Adult & Science Fiction is definitely Divine Rivals, Young Adult: Five Survive. I was not Happy that Middle Grade & Graphic Novels was removed.
I read counting the cost and its really good like if u know the show 19 kids and counting the Duggars that was on tlc then u will recognize the daughter from the show like that book was emotional n heart breakin i loved it and i also read britneys sprears book n that was hands down my favorite read of 2023 theres no question she would win bc everyone was reading it and i just finished iron flame lastnight n the way my jaw hit the floor n the gasp at the end of chapter 25 n im surprised notes on a execution, the last one , Penance, and confessions wasnt nomination like notes on a execution was hands down 5 stars no question
I hate that they scrapped graphic novels, poetry and middle grade, but they added romantasy. I really like reading the other genres but I absolutely don't like romantasy. I get why they would add it, but does it really have to take the place of a whole bunch of other categories? I personally also didn't recognise any book in the romantasy category except "Fourth Wing" and I'm 99% sure that book will win...
Great video Gabby! A little disappointed in the romance category that we don’t see many (if any? I would have to look again) POC authors or LGBTQA rep outside of Pucking Around (which I believe is male/male romance). I would’ve loved to see Kristina Forrest or Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan on this list! I suspect you’re correct and Emily Henry will win, which is a bummer because it’s not my favorite from her by far. There’s quite a bit of spice, by The Right Move by Liz Tomforde is one of my absolute faves, and she’s still indie published as of now - I think that’s getting my vote!
Divine Rivals is good but I was left wishing it wasn't YA. The concept is so good but the execution reads very YA. I wish it was an adult fiction/ romance/ fantasy. I always find YA to be a little disappointing but if you don't mind that kind of "writing limitations" then it's a good book.
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I'm just now realizing after editing this that Goodreads scrapped a few categories this year! I think they scrapped graphic novels, middle grade, children's books, and poetry! I am actually so bummed about the poetry category being scrapped because that's how I find out what all the popular poetry books of that year are, so that's a bummer! I am also mad about the graphic novels category as a huge fan of graphic novels and manga. Let me know how you feel about those categories being scrapped and "Romantasy" being added??? Also let me know which books do you think got snubbed this year??
I am upset about graphic novels not on the list.
I can’t believe that graphic novels were scrapped and humour is still here
When you finished the vid I was about to go to goodreads to find the graphic novels section until I saw this 🙁 so sad they scrapped it
I don’t mind the ones that got eliminate but I’m glad for the Romantasy so that it isn’t bleeding/dominating the fantasy category.
I would like to see childrens, middle grade, graphic narratives (combining graphic novels, manga, and illustrated novels), and poetry, as well as separating YA into more categories because it was weird seeing a ghost book in fantasy instead of horror and the gen YA fiction was such a grab bag.
I was so excited at the fact they actually added Romantasy. Books like Fourth Wing often overshadow high fantasy novels when the focus is more on romance rather than the fantastical element. Not all Fantasy readers are reading for the angst or smut.
I'm very disappointed that they completely removed categories though...It doesn't really make sense. But I guess these "awards" never really make sense.
Weird that they x out actual Poetry is like a literary category. How can they say they are true readings award ala reader choice awards. Thar would be like Mtv movie awards not having a award for best teen drama or no horror category
I agree about Romantasy as a category but the selection of books were not great!!!
I agree, it sucks that they removed graphic novels and poetry :(
U are so right about the Last Word. Im shocked do not see that one.
I didn't even notice they removed graphic novels and poetry!! But despite Romantasy being a popular genre this year, we all know it was created specifically for Fourth Wing. I'm starting to become disenchanted with the Goodreads Choice Awards because of stuff like that.
I don’t think it was created specifically for The Fourth Wing, I think The Fourth Wing helped get this genre much more attention. There are soooooo many books in this genre, some YTers have entire Chanel’s dedicated to romantasy, so 🤷🏻♀️
i don't think it was for fourth wing since this have been an issue for years especially with sjm books
I'm happy they added the Romantasy category but it's so dumb that they removed categories - more categories seems better, like what do they have to lose by having more categories?!? Also, I've read a number of the books that have been nominated and out of all them I was so happy to see Bright Young Women nominated, hands down one of my favorite books I've read in really long time.
The Romanticy category is something that fantasy booktube community have requested since forever. And I am very happy they got split because I feel the readers are very different and they will be able to find recommendations more easily this way ❤ And it wasn’t just Fourth Wing, if we look back, fantasy romances have taken high places and even won prior years
I’ve heard nothing but great things about Paris’s memoir!
It sucks they took out poetry and graphic novels, but I'm most pissed that they removed middle grade/children's category, there are so many great books being published each year and it just completely gets ignored so we can drool over horny dragons some more. Katrina Leno put out a middle grade this year, Nina LaCour just put out a children's book one or two weeks ago, we got sequels in series by Lora Senf and Kalyn Josephson, Sophie Cameron published a new one that's been getting some literary awards, the fact none of them are recognized here by the wider GR community just leaves me speechless. Anyway, fun video Gabby, thank you!
Horny dragons😂😂😂
No, but seriously, the middle grade category shouldn't have been removed, you're right.
I was so sad to see middle grade being taken away! I also loved Shark Heart!
Hey Gabby: I'm familiar with many of these titles but primarily thru your reviews of them. Some of them continue to interest me, like Yellowface and Sharkheart though I do have a pretty long tbr. Thanks for bringing them to my attention. :)
Wow Gabby Your hair is looking amazing 😻 👏
thank you!
I’m happy that they did a romantasy because now that they did that more than likely Sjm will probably get put under there as well so there may be people will stop complaining
The Last Word definitely should have been nominated for thriller.
Agree!
I’m actually really happy that they got a Romantasy category. Last year I think one of the JLA books won in the fantasy category and a lot of people were kind of upset. And Romantasy has been such a big category this year, it would be pretty crazy to just have one fantasy to sum up all of thatttt. 12:22
I picked up I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself randomly from Libby and LOVED it… highly recommend!
I am so glad they gave Romantasy its own category!!! The romantasy kind of books always beat out the good epic fantasy books bc it is basically is a popularity contest. I’m a fantasy reader, so I appreciate them separating them. But I’m so bummed they scrapped the other categories! Poetry and graphic novels definitely needs to be there!
I'm quite happy that romantasy is a new category. But it's so sad that they removed some other categories cause it's always so fun to see what books have been popular in those.
Also I think the sci-fi category also covers like environmental dystopia, which were a lot of the ones you were kind of surprised about. 15:01
I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself is my top book of the year right now, I can't recommend it enough. It's very light sc-fi and more dystopian social commentary. The writing is very lyrical and fast paced. I love it so much.
i 100% agree that they added romantasy for fourth wing. and also probably not to piss off fantasy readers by letting all the tiktok books take over. but getting rid of so many categories was just stupid. goodreads makes it abundantly clear each year that user satisfaction is not their concern 🤣
PARIS'S MEMOIR IS SOOOOO GOOD!!!! She narrates the audiobook and I loved it so much 😭
I love when you make videos reading the Goodreads Choice Awards nominees. Maybe mystery/thriller would be a good category :)
I think adding romantasy was smart because soooooo many book in the fantasy category the last few years have all been fantasy romance because they’re so popular, and it was taking away from traditional fantasy having a nomination. I’m a big FanRo reader and most of the ones nominated in the new category have been the most popular this year! Still mad though that they took away other categories, like why???
The Last Word was snubbed! My favorite thriller I’ve read this year.
I’m excited you read Monstrilio, can’t wait to hear your thoughts! It’s on my TBR and really intrigues me.
This was a fun video to watch! I love watching your reactions to things if there is anything else you would consider filming.
i can’t believe the last word wasn’t in for mystery thriller!!
When I saw the books this year I thought of you for the horror category and when I saw Sharkheart. I thought a lot of books got snubbed this year in particular but maybe I’m out of the loop lol. I like that they added Romantasy but I was semi confused about the selections featured.
I'm so sad they cut the poetry category this year! Nestlings would definitely be eligible since The Reformatory came out the same day. Happier note - so glad to see Angeline Boulley's new book on the YA Fiction list, it was so good!!
that's true!! Damn, that's a bummer Nestlings didn't make it onto this list!
Have not yet read Shark Heart, but your reaction to it made it shoot up on my TBR and I had to vote for it!
I loved Vera Wong! If you liked Dial A for Aunties, you may like it. It’s a cozy mystery where a body is found in Vera’s tea shop and she tries to solve it.
I love Loreth Anne White. I’ve read several and lived them all. I was disappointed that Delta County wasn’t on here. I loved that one. I thought it was new, but maybe it was just new to me.
I haven’t seen Dean Koontz books in the Goodreads list in ages. I’ve read all of his books, the older the better. John Saul as well.
Counting the cost is the dugger family. It was really good
Pleasantly surprised to see Natural Beauty getting nominated! Totally agree The Writing Retreat should be there (I didn't realize it's average rating is so low...😭) For me Yellowface actually makes sense to be in the fiction category rather than mystery thriller. I think if Fourth Wing won the Fantasy category (which if it was there it will), there will be riot from certain group of readers 🤣 For romance I'm surprised Forget Me Not by Julie Soto isn't there.
Same ahhh I’m so excited Natural Beauty is nominated!! 😍
Romantacy is big on Tic Toc not just because of Forth Wing
Rebecca Yarros writes (wrote) mostly romance, The Fourth Wing was her first dip in fantasy 😊
You should check out the Many Lives of Mama Love! It was nominated for best memoir and the audio book is soo incredible. Read the premise and I promise you'll be intrigued! xo
If you want classic horror Gabby, check out John Saul. I started with Nancy Drew when I was a kiddo, and then graduated to R.L. Stine, and Christopher Pike. Then on to John Saul and Dean Koontz.
The Trap by Catherine Ryan Howard got snubbed! The Quiet Tenant should’ve been on there too
I'm surprised The Last Word wasn't in the mystery thriller category. I'm also so bummed about the categories that they scrapped. I didn't know about that 3.5 rating rule for the awards. Thanks for the video!
Chlorine is the biggest snub!!
You have done so well for reading the books nominated, I’ve barely read any. I’m surprised that horror is where I’m most familiar with 😂 I thought it would be mystery/thriller category. Brilliant content 🎉
I can’t believe Last Word got snubbed 😢. I refused to vote in the thriller category in protest.
I agree that the writing retreat was good and I would’ve liked to see it on the list, but I do think it’s valid that any book with under a 3.5 average rating shouldn’t be eligible. If anything, the bar should be set even higher, maybe 3.75. 3.5 is super low to be considered a winner in a contest that is based on popular vote.
I am so glad I was not the only one who looked at the thriller list and the romance list and was like I have never heard of so many of these. I feel like this year in general there hasn't been a big hype book year apart from Fourth Wing. I feel like a romanstay is needed as it's own category as there are so many of them and it is becoming so popular. Paris' memoir is so good!
Ah I’m loving seeing everyone react and vote, and I’m so surprised that I haven’t read a lot of these books. I’m happy there’s now a romantasy category because now Hell Bent can shine in fantasy. I did vote for Rouge for horror but I think Holly will win bc ofc 😂
I think it’s really cool that they added Romantasy but I definitely agree with you that it sucks about the categories they scrapped 😢 I wish they could have kept all of them and don’t understand why they didn’t
I agree. I wanted Quiet Tenant and I thought it had high ratings. I can’t get over that Housemaid’s Secret has 284k ratings with 4.29 stars. Is this one going to win Best Mystery and Thriller? I also noticed less genres. Like there wasn’t poetry, graphic novels or middle grade and children. It feels like rules are changed year after year or something?
I was a bit disappointed this year but I voted. I picked Karin slaughter newest book bc I loved it but I don’t think she will read bc it’s a book series of course
Loreth Anne White is awesome. Shes an automatic buy for me. Highly recommend her books.
I'm just out here spreading the good word about I Keep my Exoskeletons to Myself!! This book is PHENOMENAL. It was such a left field nomination honestly cause there are only like 700 reviews?? But it blew my mind. It's not a true sci-fi book imo but if anyone reads this comment, I hope that this compels you to check out Exoskeletons!! It won't win cause it's not super popular, but I'm SO EXCITED that other people might check it out
since they made a romantasy category, maybe they could put a separate category for the cozier type of mystery/thrillers.
I really liked Miracle Creek by Angie Kim. I didn't like Happiness Falls as much and I wouldn't consider it a thriller either. It's too hard to pick who would win. I did like Monstrilio and am glad it's been nominated.
I’ve only read 7 and a half books from the horror category 😬😬
Monstrilio is getting my vote currently, but I want to read as many as I can before voting closes so that might change 😮
I picked Homecoming by Kate Morton for this category. She is one of my favorite authors, but she is a slow burn character driven type of writer.
these books are the straightest romance picks i've ever seen for the choice awards. not a single one looks queer and each category is distinctively white. i feel like booktok had had only a bad influence this year because the choice awards have always been a popularity contest but it's just embarrassing now. i was a bookseller for most of this year and i've heard of hardly any in any category and i'm guessing that's because i don't use tiktok :/
I feel like I didn’t read many of the books selected this year either!!!! I don’t think it’s us, I think the selection this year across the board just sucked.
You should definitely read Paris’s memoir!! It was wild!
I'm glad that Romantasy has been added as a category as it's a genre that's become popular and I may use the picks to start reading more in that genre. But I'm so surprised about the other categories being scrapped, especially the graphic novel category.
I read quite a bit of fantasy and I'm surprised that there were a couple in the category that I've not even heard about? Also I'm a bit shocked that He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan wasn't included in the fantasy category as I was expecting to see it due to being a sequel to a popular fantasy book released a few years ago.
I feel like I haven't read as much new releases as I usually do this year but I've got plenty on my tbr. I got some catching up to do 😅
I rarely read Sci-Fi but really loved The Light Pirate. And I hardly read horror but this year, I read more books from this category and voted for Holly. I’m most surprised by the thriller category. Haven’t even heard of some of these books and it’s my favorite category. Loved The Quiet Tenant!
I too really liked Happiness Falls & haven’t heard much feedback about it
I absolutely loved The Last One by Will Dean to be in sci-fin or mystery! Definitely got snubbed 🤯
Don’t let her stay was so good you should definitely check it out 😃
Great video! 🥰 I was excited to see all your comments. I just wanted to hype two of my personal faves which are maybe not as popular (but still on the list). You could make this place beautiful by Maggie Smith was an outstanding memoir. Really deep thoughts on motherhood, mariage/divorce. Her prose is breathtaking. For Sci-fi, the lives of puppets by TJ Klune is a balm on the heart. Loved it so so so much! Both are new all-time faves. 🎉
Loved Light Pirate , but am surprised to see it in that category. Chain Gang Allstars same thing
I can’t believe you haven’t read the Will Trent series by Karin Slaughter!!! You must!!! They’re so good!!
I'm surprised that Matthew Perry's memoir isn't on here and disappointed it's not. That would be my choice to win. Check and Mate by Ali Hazelwood was SO FREAKING GOOD!!!! That's my vote!! And a video idea is for you to read super popular romance books like ana huang and Elsie silver!!!! Omg so good!!! 🩷🙏🤗
I think Matthew Perry’s was on last years goodreads choice awards!
@gabbyreads you're right. I voted for it last year 🙈🤦♀️🤣. How has it been a year already since that book came out?!?! It stuck with me because it's helped me so much. So that's probably why I thought it came out this year, since I read from it sometimes lol. Whoops 🤭 lol
I was so surprised to see Yours Truly, it's my favourite romance this year 🥹
I don't care about these Goodreads awards shit, all i am here for the lovely Gabby's reactions 🤗💙
Interesting Romantasy is now a category…
I was surprised and upset that The Quiet Tenant was not on the list! That was a 5 star for me this year and just over all shocked
Love your channel Gabby.
I voted for Our Share of Night. It deserves it
WAIT! Where is your Nestlings review?!? I need to see your thoughts!
The maids diary is very good
Eeeek okay based on this video we have very similar taste yay! Love finding booktubers with similar vibes!!
Okay, I read a lot of books (165 so far this year) and I've read none from the fiction category. I have Hello Beautiful on hold, it's taking years to get it in. But....I'm not impressed. And David Ellis, Look Closer not being on the list? BONNNKKKK. I voted for None of this is True. The Secret Life of Flora Lea and Hang The Moon were both very good. Kate Morton is one of my favorites, I have the new one on hold. Oh, The Maid's Diary, 4 stars! I love her, she is very highly underrated, IMO.
Not a single lgbt romance book so disappointed to see. I was surprised that some of those thrillers got nominated, makes me wonder what new thrillers have I been reading
I just loved adelaide in debut!!
I can’t believe Business or Pleasure was snubbed 😭
That book was so good I loved it!!!!
I predict How To Sell A Haunted House will win the horror category.
Voting for Fiction: The Wishing Game, Mystery & Thriller: Voted for None of This Is True, Romance: voted for The Seven Year Slip but I think Powerless or Happy Place is going to win, Romantasy: Fourth Wing, Fantasy: voted for Tress of the Emerald Sea since it is the only one I read but I think V.E. Schwab might win, Young Adult & Science Fiction is definitely Divine Rivals, Young Adult: Five Survive. I was not Happy that Middle Grade & Graphic Novels was removed.
You need to read Don’t Let Her Stay!!
I just realized Delicate Condition wasn’t on the list. Her Little Flowers was really good too ❤📚
I’ve read over 30 books from the entire list.
+ "Best Book of the Year" is subjective
Please give looking for Jane a chance that was my favorite historical fiction of the year so far!
I read counting the cost and its really good like if u know the show 19 kids and counting the Duggars that was on tlc then u will recognize the daughter from the show like that book was emotional n heart breakin i loved it and i also read britneys sprears book n that was hands down my favorite read of 2023 theres no question she would win bc everyone was reading it and i just finished iron flame lastnight n the way my jaw hit the floor n the gasp at the end of chapter 25 n im surprised notes on a execution, the last one , Penance, and confessions wasnt nomination like notes on a execution was hands down 5 stars no question
20:46 unpopular opinion but I hated diving rivals I gave it 1 star
I can’t believe 1) Business or Pleasure and 2) Forget Me Not we’re snubbed. 😩
I loved the first book you mentioned too!!
I really enjoyed Ward D by Freida McFadden
So, did you see they have the Romance category this year! Im happy to see some of the choices i wanted to see in the selection..
When you agree with Gabby for most part, but so glad when The Writing Retreat do not make it to the list
I hate that they scrapped graphic novels, poetry and middle grade, but they added romantasy. I really like reading the other genres but I absolutely don't like romantasy. I get why they would add it, but does it really have to take the place of a whole bunch of other categories? I personally also didn't recognise any book in the romantasy category except "Fourth Wing" and I'm 99% sure that book will win...
Great video Gabby! A little disappointed in the romance category that we don’t see many (if any? I would have to look again) POC authors or LGBTQA rep outside of Pucking Around (which I believe is male/male romance). I would’ve loved to see Kristina Forrest or Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan on this list! I suspect you’re correct and Emily Henry will win, which is a bummer because it’s not my favorite from her by far.
There’s quite a bit of spice, by The Right Move by Liz Tomforde is one of my absolute faves, and she’s still indie published as of now - I think that’s getting my vote!
I’m so sad middle grade was removed from the categories 🥺
Delicious Monsters by Liselle Sambury is one of my top reads this year!
Are you making a video on reading all the thrillers you haven't read?? Same with horror?? If not you shouuuuld.
Divine Rivals is good but I was left wishing it wasn't YA. The concept is so good but the execution reads very YA. I wish it was an adult fiction/ romance/ fantasy. I always find YA to be a little disappointing but if you don't mind that kind of "writing limitations" then it's a good book.