Recommendations and TBR! #TTR26 Books with Becs 2026-03-17 | Readathon time! I just found out about the Trans Rights Readathon and I'm excited to join!The main websitetransrightsreadathon.carrd.co/#aboutStorygraph Challengeapp.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/ba8eac72-6aae-46c8-a21a-86f2b2b98037Shoutout to @bookbinch for putting People Collide on my tbr!!
This Changed How I See the World | We Do Not Part by Han Kang Books with Becs 2025-12-08 | I talk about my journey reading the latest book by the Nobel Prize in Literature award winner, Han Kang. I now want to read other books by this author
Did James deserve the Pulitzer Prize? My Thoughts on James Books with Becs 2025-12-01 | My experience reading James by Percival Everett
28 Series Im in the Middle of Reading Books with Becs 2025-11-24 | I keep starting series, loving them, but not finishing all the books! Let me know which series I should prioritize next yearMoon of the Crusted Snow youtu.be/Ew7MWW7FIac?si=EG-vWl2V5Mwxc8jf&t=479Silver Under Nightfall review youtu.be/Oayh53O9-HYA Game of Thrones thoughts youtu.be/ff672gwlVLEA Clash of Kings vlog youtu.be/ELOpYqLXDbETemeraire review youtu.be/Yf23sBEtZ9QThe Will of the Many review youtu.be/KD0NSb58qIsThe Poppy War vlog youtu.be/kgY3Y1hp_YU
Reading a Book I Know Nothing About | Silver Under Nightfall by Rin Chupeco Books with Becs 2025-11-17 | My journey reading this book, from not remembering anything about it to being surprised at all the twists and turns
You Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro Enrigue Books with Becs 2025-11-10 | A reading vlog with my thoughts as I read it.The Fox Page Deep Dive youtu.be/0lg5gbvk9BY@evastrangeyoutu.be/Y-3UA6_Qkv8
Booktube Comeback!! And Reading Plans for Next Year Books with Becs 2025-10-29 | Let's talk about reading plans for this year and nextQuestions1. Are there any books you started this year that you need to finish?2. Do you have an autumnal book to transition into the end of the year? 3. Is there a new release you're still waiting for?4. What are 3 books you want to read before the end of the year?5. Is there a book you think could still shock you and become your favourite book of the year?6. Have you already started making reading plans for next year?
Reading Sprint and Trying to Mend Clothes Books with Becs 2025-10-25 | 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 streamyard.com/pal/d/6511131335852032
Best of the Year! Books with Becs 2025-09-02 | I filmed this a couple months ago, and just now finished editing. oops.Shoutouts!Lady Mair Reads: youtu.be/32M2p20AZxA?si=12BrUXxo9YggTI4-Page Turners with Katja youtube.com/watch?v=OQ5_OLM5SS8Books Mentioned:Clean by Alia Trabucco ZeránThe Midnight Library by Matt HaigA Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz MeadowsWe Do Not Part by Han KangAre Prisons Obsolete by Angela Y DavisFair Play by Katie BarnesMainline Mama by Keeonna HarrisSay a Little Prayer by Jenna Voris
my plans for the end of the year | Final Mid Year Freak Out part 13 Books with Becs 2025-08-02 | My plans for the rest of the year!Books mentionedThe Dance of Shadows by Rogba Paynethe channel doing the buddy read youtube.com/@UCCXNfX7slcs6HGu5dpYFXBA the review video youtu.be/uLQ3a2GYDicDinosaurs at the Dinner Party by Edward DolnickHuman Acts by Han KangYou Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro EnrigueThe Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette KowalRealm of the Elderlings by Robin HobbA Song of Ice and Fire by George RR MartinMalazan Book of the Fallen by Steven Eriksonif you use this link, I get a free audiobook: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm620041Original tag youtube.com/watch?v=X_Wh0rPGfRg&ab_channel=EarlGreyBooksGavin Reads It All tag: youtube.com/watch?v=0Az1_YeVoWITag Questions (with my added question)1. How has your reading year gone so far?2. What is the best book you've read so far in 2025?3. What is the best book you've re-read so far in 2025?4. What is the best manga, comic, or graphic novel you've read so far in 2025?5. What is the best sequel you've read so far in 2025?6. What is a new release you haven't read yet but want to?7. What is your most anticipated book for the second half of the year?8. What is the worst book you've read so far in 2025?9. What is your biggest disappointment of the year so far?10. What is the biggest surprise of the year so far?11. Who is your favorite new author (new to you or debut)?12. What book has made you cry so far this year?13. What is a book that made you happy this year?14. What is the most beautiful book you've bought this year?15. What are the books you need to read by the end of the year?16. What is your favorite video that you've made this year so far?17. Which video did you think would flop but did well?18. Any upcoming videos you're excited to make?19. Any channel goals by the end of the year
mid year freak out tag part 12 Books with Becs 2025-07-31 | Talking about books that I've added to my collection this yearMentioned in this video:Lost Art Dreaming by Suyi Davies OkungbowaThe Dinosaur Princess by Victor Milánif you use this link, I get a free audiobook: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm620041Original tag youtube.com/watch?v=X_Wh0rPGfRg&ab_channel=EarlGreyBooksGavin Reads It All tag: youtube.com/watch?v=0Az1_YeVoWITag Questions (with my added question)1. How has your reading year gone so far?2. What is the best book you've read so far in 2025?3. What is the best book you've re-read so far in 2025?4. What is the best manga, comic, or graphic novel you've read so far in 2025?5. What is the best sequel you've read so far in 2025?6. What is a new release you haven't read yet but want to?7. What is your most anticipated book for the second half of the year?8. What is the worst book you've read so far in 2025?9. What is your biggest disappointment of the year so far?10. What is the biggest surprise of the year so far?11. Who is your favorite new author (new to you or debut)?12. What book has made you cry so far this year?13. What is a book that made you happy this year?14. What is the most beautiful book you've bought this year?15. What are the books you need to read by the end of the year?
Im mad this made me cry | mid year freak out part 11 Books with Becs 2025-07-28 | Talking about books that made me cry and books that made me happy as part of my series where I answer questions in the mid year freak out tagif you use this link, I get a free audiobook: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm620041Original tag youtube.com/watch?v=X_Wh0rPGfRg&ab_channel=EarlGreyBooksGavin Reads It All tag: youtube.com/watch?v=0Az1_YeVoWITag Questions (with my added question)1. How has your reading year gone so far?2. What is the best book you've read so far in 2025?3. What is the best book you've re-read so far in 2025?4. What is the best manga, comic, or graphic novel you've read so far in 2025?5. What is the best sequel you've read so far in 2025?6. What is a new release you haven't read yet but want to?7. What is your most anticipated book for the second half of the year?8. What is the worst book you've read so far in 2025?9. What is your biggest disappointment of the year so far?10. What is the biggest surprise of the year so far?11. Who is your favorite new author (new to you or debut)?12. What book has made you cry so far this year?13. What is a book that made you happy this year?14. What is the most beautiful book you've bought this year?15. What are the books you need to read by the end of the year?
Best Authors Ive Read This Year | Mid Year Freak Out Part 10 Books with Becs 2025-07-27 | Discussing authors I have read for the first time and now want to read everything they have written. So many more books added to the tbr!Books Mentioned:James by Percival EverettErasure by Percival EverettThe Trees by Percival EverettAssumption by Percival EverettSo Much Blue by Percival EverettWe Do Not Part by Han KangHuman Acts by Han KangThe Vegetarian by Han KangThe White Book by Han KangA Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz MeadowsAn Accident of Stars by Foz Meadowsif you use this link, I get a free audiobook: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm620041Original tag youtube.com/watch?v=X_Wh0rPGfRg&ab_channel=EarlGreyBooksGavin Reads It All tag: youtube.com/watch?v=0Az1_YeVoWITag Questions (with my added question)1. How has your reading year gone so far?2. What is the best book you've read so far in 2025?3. What is the best book you've re-read so far in 2025?4. What is the best manga, comic, or graphic novel you've read so far in 2025?5. What is the best sequel you've read so far in 2025?6. What is a new release you haven't read yet but want to?7. What is your most anticipated book for the second half of the year?8. What is the worst book you've read so far in 2025?9. What is your biggest disappointment of the year so far?10. What is the biggest surprise of the year so far?11. Who is your favorite new author (new to you or debut)?12. What book has made you cry so far this year?13. What is a book that made you happy this year?14. What is the most beautiful book you've bought this year?15. What are the books you need to read by the end of the year?
I actually liked these? Mid Year Freak Out Part 9 Books with Becs 2025-07-26 | Talking about books that I liked more than I expected if you use this link, I get a free audiobook: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm620041Original tag youtube.com/watch?v=X_Wh0rPGfRg&ab_channel=EarlGreyBooksGavin Reads It All tag: youtube.com/watch?v=0Az1_YeVoWITag Questions (with my added question)1. How has your reading year gone so far?2. What is the best book you've read so far in 2025?3. What is the best book you've re-read so far in 2025?4. What is the best manga, comic, or graphic novel you've read so far in 2025?5. What is the best sequel you've read so far in 2025?6. What is a new release you haven't read yet but want to?7. What is your most anticipated book for the second half of the year?8. What is the worst book you've read so far in 2025?9. What is your biggest disappointment of the year so far?10. What is the biggest surprise of the year so far?11. Who is your favorite new author (new to you or debut)?12. What book has made you cry so far this year?13. What is a book that made you happy this year?14. What is the most beautiful book you've bought this year?15. What are the books you need to read by the end of the year?16. What is your favorite video that you've made this year so far?17. Which video did you think would flop but did well?18. Any upcoming videos you're excited to make?19. Any channel goals by the end of the year
These Books Had Potential | Mid Year Freak Out Tag Part 8 Books with Becs 2025-07-25 | Talking about Books I dislike and those that I wished I liked more00:00 book I dislike02:18 spoilers02:55 no more spoilers03:35 disappointing booksA Man Called Ove by Fredrik BackmanAnd They Were Roommates by Page PowarsAtmosphere by Taylor Jenkins ReidRoadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatskyif you use this link, I get a free audiobook: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm620041Original tag youtube.com/watch?v=X_Wh0rPGfRg&ab_channel=EarlGreyBooksGavin Reads It All tag: youtube.com/watch?v=0Az1_YeVoWITag Questions (with my added question)1. How has your reading year gone so far?2. What is the best book you've read so far in 2025?3. What is the best book you've re-read so far in 2025?4. What is the best manga, comic, or graphic novel you've read so far in 2025?5. What is the best sequel you've read so far in 2025?6. What is a new release you haven't read yet but want to?7. What is your most anticipated book for the second half of the year?8. What is the worst book you've read so far in 2025?9. What is your biggest disappointment of the year so far?10. What is the biggest surprise of the year so far?11. Who is your favorite new author (new to you or debut)?12. What book has made you cry so far this year?13. What is a book that made you happy this year?14. What is the most beautiful book you've bought this year?15. What are the books you need to read by the end of the year?16. What is your favorite video that you've made this year so far?17. Which video did you think would flop but did well?18. Any upcoming videos you're excited to make?19. Any channel goals by the end of the year
Most Anticipated Books of the Year | Mid Year Freak Out Part 7 Books with Becs 2025-07-24 | Upcoming book releases in the second half of the year that I am excited aboutBooks mentionedHemlock & Silver by T. KingfisherSisters in the Wind by Angeline BoulleyFate’s Bane by C. L. ClarkA Danger to the Minds of Young Girls by Adam MorganExtraordinary Quests for Amateur Witches by Kayla Cottinghamif you use this link, I get a free audiobook: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm620041Original tag youtube.com/watch?v=X_Wh0rPGfRg&ab_channel=EarlGreyBooksGavin Reads It All tag: youtube.com/watch?v=0Az1_YeVoWITag Questions (with my added question)1. How has your reading year gone so far?2. What is the best book you've read so far in 2025?3. What is the best book you've re-read so far in 2025?4. What is the best manga, comic, or graphic novel you've read so far in 2025?5. What is the best sequel you've read so far in 2025?6. What is a new release you haven't read yet but want to?7. What is your most anticipated book for the second half of the year?8. What is the worst book you've read so far in 2025?9. What is your biggest disappointment of the year so far?10. What is the biggest surprise of the year so far?11. Who is your favorite new author (new to you or debut)?12. What book has made you cry so far this year?13. What is a book that made you happy this year?14. What is the most beautiful book you've bought this year?15. What are the books you need to read by the end of the year?16. What is your favorite video that you've made this year so far?17. Which video did you think would flop but did well?18. Any upcoming videos you're excited to make?19. Any channel goals by the end of the year
New Releases I NEED to read! Mid Year Freak Out Part 6 Books with Becs 2025-07-23 | Here are a handful of the books that came out this year that I really need to read!Books Mentioned:The Incandescent by Emily TeshCursebreakers by Madeleine NakamuraSix Wild Crowns by Holly RaceSo Many Stars by Caro De RobertisAudition by Katie KitamuraAll the Water in the World by Eiren CaffallOne Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkadif you use this link, I get a free audiobook: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm620041Original tag youtube.com/watch?v=X_Wh0rPGfRg&ab_channel=EarlGreyBooksGavin Reads It All tag: youtube.com/watch?v=0Az1_YeVoWILiterature Science Alliance tag: youtube.com/watch?v=OZjJ0hay5-gTag Questions (with my added question)1. How has your reading year gone so far?2. What is the best book you've read so far in 2025?3. What is the best book you've re-read so far in 2025?4. What is the best manga, comic, or graphic novel you've read so far in 2025?5. What is the best sequel you've read so far in 2025?6. What is a new release you haven't read yet but want to?7. What is your most anticipated book for the second half of the year?8. What is the worst book you've read so far in 2025?9. What is your biggest disappointment of the year so far?10. What is the biggest surprise of the year so far?11. Who is your favorite new author (new to you or debut)?12. What book has made you cry so far this year?13. What is a book that made you happy this year?14. What is the most beautiful book you've bought this year?15. What are the books you need to read by the end of the year?16. What is your favorite video that you've made this year so far?17. Which video did you think would flop but did well?18. Any upcoming videos you're excited to make?19. Any channel goals by the end of the year
Best Sequels of the Year! Mid Year Freak Out Part 5 Books with Becs 2025-07-22 | I read 2 sequels this year, one was great the other was not so greatBooks Mentioned:In the Shadow of the Gods by Tobi Ogundiranreview here youtu.be/94eH1yuSwZE?si=WMJ51iCjhFYYR1weAt the Fount of Creation by Tobi OgundiranA Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz MeadowsAll the Hidden Paths by Foz Meadowsif you use this link, I get a free audiobook: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm620041Original tag youtube.com/watch?v=X_Wh0rPGfRg&ab_channel=EarlGreyBooksGavin Reads It All tag: youtube.com/watch?v=0Az1_YeVoWILiterature Science Alliance tag: youtube.com/watch?v=OZjJ0hay5-gTag Questions (with my added question)1. How has your reading year gone so far?2. What is the best book you've read so far in 2025?3. What is the best book you've re-read so far in 2025?4. What is the best manga, comic, or graphic novel you've read so far in 2025?5. What is the best sequel you've read so far in 2025?6. What is a new release you haven't read yet but want to?7. What is your most anticipated book for the second half of the year?8. What is the worst book you've read so far in 2025?9. What is your biggest disappointment of the year so far?10. What is the biggest surprise of the year so far?11. Who is your favorite new author (new to you or debut)?12. What book has made you cry so far this year?13. What is a book that made you happy this year?14. What is the most beautiful book you've bought this year?15. What are the books you need to read by the end of the year?16. What is your favorite video that you've made this year so far?17. Which video did you think would flop but did well?18. Any upcoming videos you're excited to make?19. Any channel goals by the end of the year
Best Graphic Novels of the Year! Mid Year Freak Out Part 4 Books with Becs 2025-07-21 | I read 2 graphic novels and have 3 more on my immediate tbrif you use this link, I get a free audiobook: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm620041Original tag youtube.com/watch?v=X_Wh0rPGfRg&ab_channel=EarlGreyBooksGavin Reads It All tag: youtube.com/watch?v=0Az1_YeVoWILiterature Science Alliance tag: youtube.com/watch?v=OZjJ0hay5-gTag Questions (with my added question)1. How has your reading year gone so far?2. What is the best book you've read so far in 2025?3. What is the best book you've re-read so far in 2025?4. What is the best manga, comic, or graphic novel you've read so far in 2025?5. What is the best sequel you've read so far in 2025?6. What is a new release you haven't read yet but want to?7. What is your most anticipated book for the second half of the year?8. What is the worst book you've read so far in 2025?9. What is your biggest disappointment of the year so far?10. What is the biggest surprise of the year so far?11. Who is your favorite new author (new to you or debut)?12. What book has made you cry so far this year?13. What is a book that made you happy this year?14. What is the most beautiful book you've bought this year?15. What are the books you need to read by the end of the year?16. What is your favorite video that you've made this year so far?17. Which video did you think would flop but did well?18. Any upcoming videos you're excited to make?19. Any channel goals by the end of the year
Best ReReads of the Year! Mid Year Freak Out Part 3 Books with Becs 2025-07-20 | I reread two books this year, one of which I read for the first time this year and also reread this year.Mair's review of A Strange and Stubborn Endurance youtube.com/watch?v=32M2p20AZxAif you use this link, I get a free audiobook: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm620041Original tag youtube.com/watch?v=X_Wh0rPGfRg&ab_channel=EarlGreyBooksGavin Reads It All tag: youtube.com/watch?v=0Az1_YeVoWILiterature Science Alliance tag: youtube.com/watch?v=OZjJ0hay5-gTag Questions (with my added question)1. How has your reading year gone so far?2. What is the best book you've read so far in 2025?3. What is the best book you've re-read so far in 2025?4. What is the best manga, comic, or graphic novel you've read so far in 2025?5. What is the best sequel you've read so far in 2025?6. What is a new release you haven't read yet but want to?7. What is your most anticipated book for the second half of the year?8. What is the worst book you've read so far in 2025?9. What is your biggest disappointment of the year so far?10. What is the biggest surprise of the year so far?11. Who is your favorite new author (new to you or debut)?12. What book has made you cry so far this year?13. What is a book that made you happy this year?14. What is the most beautiful book you've bought this year?15. What are the books you need to read by the end of the year?16. What is your favorite video that you've made this year so far?17. Which video did you think would flop but did well?18. Any upcoming videos you're excited to make?19. Any channel goals by the end of the year
Letting go of expectations Books with Becs 2025-07-18 | A little catch up on how my reading year has been. I'm doing this tag one question at a time to take the pressure off doing it all at once, which is also reflective of my reading this yearOriginal tag youtube.com/watch?v=X_Wh0rPGfRg&ab_channel=EarlGreyBooksGavin Reads It All tag: youtube.com/watch?v=0Az1_YeVoWILiterature Science Alliance tag: youtube.com/watch?v=OZjJ0hay5-gTag Questions (with my added question)1. How has your reading year gone so far?2. What is the best book you've read so far in 2025?3. What is the best book you've re-read so far in 2025?4. What is the best manga, comic, or graphic novel you've read so far in 2025?5. What is the best sequel you've read so far in 2025?6. What is a new release you haven't read yet but want to?7. What is your most anticipated book for the second half of the year?8. What is the worst book you've read so far in 2025?9. What is your biggest disappointment of the year so far?10. What is the biggest surprise of the year so far?11. Who is your favorite new author (new to you or debut)?12. What book has made you cry so far this year?13. What is a book that made you happy this year?14. What is the most beautiful book you've bought this year?15. What are the books you need to read by the end of the year?16. What is your favorite video that you've made this year so far?17. Which video did you think would flop but did well?18. Any upcoming videos you're excited to make?19. Any channel goals by the end of the yearif you use this link, I get a free audiobook: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm620041
4 Science Fiction Books from Around the World - CircumnaviRead Voting Books with Becs 2025-06-07 | for more chaos, join the discord to discuss these books and morediscord.gg/bNK9EyYY
Most magical libraries in fiction Books with Becs 2025-05-19 | Some books I love and recommend about books and librariesInk Blood Sister Scribe by Emma TörzsSorcery of Thorns by Margaret RogersonThe Lost Book: the Scroll of Kings by Sarah Prineas
Reading Sprints, or I dont know how to sew Books with Becs 2025-05-13 | Let's read together🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 streamyard.com/pal/d/6511131335852032
Reading Sprints and Making Dinner Books with Becs 2025-05-09 | Let's read together🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 streamyard.com/pal/d/6511131335852032
A Million Pages in May Readathon Announcement Books with Becs 2025-04-27 | You are welcome to join if you read 10 pages of 1000 pages. We have reading sprints, a digital bookshelf, and you can earn a personalized readathon badge!Join the chaos in discord: discord.gg/k5FHfU69mcLet’s see how many pages we can read together throughout the month of May. Can we collectively reach a million pages?
Buddy read with me? CircumnaviRead voting time! Books with Becs 2025-04-01 | I'm hosting a buddy read in May for one of these books from around the world! This month focuses on Fantasy books from around the world00:00 preamble00:34 The City of Dreaming Books by Walter Moers01:17 Odin's Child by Siri Pettersen02:02 A Winter's Promise by Christelle Dabos02:43 Blood of Old Kings by Sung-Il KimJoin the discussion in discord discord.gg/k5FHfU69mc
Breaking the Cycle - The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison Books with Becs 2025-03-11 | Talking about the themes of trauma and the lessons we can learn if we want better societies
The Best Science Fiction Books Ive Read Books with Becs 2025-03-07 | My favorite scifi books that I would read again! What are some of yours?Lost Ark Dreaming review youtu.be/X3yKI2Rubvk?si=YyogMKqtJ5Q5a9AkBooks mentioned in this video:The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain by Sofia SamatarSky without Stars by Jessica Brody and Joanne RendellThis is How You Lose the Time War by Max Gladwell and Amal El-MohtarAll Systems Red by Martha WellsMoon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig RiceThose Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K. Le GuinDo You Dream of Terra Two by Temi OhLost Ark Dreaming by Suyi Davies OkungbowaRecord of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers
Say A Little Prayer by Jenna Voris spoiler free review Books with Becs 2025-03-05 | Love is patient. Love is kind. Love is gay. I loved this book so much I finished it in one sitting!
The River Has Roots spoiler free review Books with Becs 2025-03-04 | My thoughts on The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar. I was really looking forward to this book because I loved This is How You Lose the Time War.I listened to the audiobook thanks to Libro.fm's librarian listening copy program.
Fantasy and Science Fiction Recommendations Books with Becs 2025-02-28 | Some of my favorite books in speculative fiction that are written by female authors, to help diversify the tbrJonathan Strange vlog youtu.be/DQ3DZuRsceI?si=p66q4nweHX2b-ocFInk Blood Sister Scribe review youtu.be/Wmi72p3ZKD0?si=eiRC0iZMgcREsPOHA Sorceress Comes to Call review youtu.be/Nx98DiAYTY0?si=pQV8N9S0coiUaIvGTemeraire review youtu.be/Yf23sBEtZ9Q?si=80I0jvmwPICDhpWb00:00 preable00:51 Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb04:16 Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb05:41 Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke07:22 All Systems Red by Martha Wells09:07 Do You Dream of Terra Two by Temi Oh12:10 Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs13:45 A Sorceress Comes to Call by T. Kingfisher15:16 A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher16:23 The Practice, the Horizon, and the Chain by Sofia Samatar18:23 A Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers21:24 His Majesty's Dragon (Temeraire) by Naomi Novik23:11 The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang25:33 The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty27:51 Untethered Sky by Fonda Lee29:13 in conclusion
Backlist Books I Must Read This Year Books with Becs 2025-02-15 | My reading plans for this year! Is this too ambitious? We shall see.Channels mentioned@CamsCampbellReads @realmofkidlitcomics @charlie-read-a-book @hardysbooks Talking about nonfiction books I loved youtu.be/EsYVrV7ucgY?si=3DqL6XE8jN7uGlJjbest books of 2024 youtu.be/IlATTZGz5jg?si=CiyMDYH99gh8PjRnBooks mentioned in video:Storm of Swords by George R.R. MartinGardens of the Moon by Steven EriksonLost Ark Dreaming by Suyi Davies OkungbowaDavid Mogo Godhunter by Suyi Davies OkungbowaSon of the Storm by Suyi Davies OkungbowaSavage Legion by Matt WallaceBlackwater by Michael McDowellThe River Has Roots by Amal El-MohtarMechanize My Hands to War by Erin K. WagnerKlara and the Sun by Kazuo IshiguroSemiosis by Sue BurkePlanetfall by Emma NewmanVanished Birds by Simon JimenezHigh-Rise by J. G. BallardThe Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette KowalYou Dreamed of Empires by Álvaro EnrigueThe Maniac by Benjamín LabatutThe Fountains of Silence by Ruta SepetysThe Revolution of Marina M. by Janet FitchWhite Oleander by Janet FitchHuman Acts by Han KangWe Do Not Part by Han KangSplit Tooth by Tanya TagaqHurricane Summer by Asha BromfieldSongs of Irie Asha Ashanti BromfieldThe Corpse Exhibition by Hassan BlasinAt Night All Blood is Black by David DiopWolf at the Table by Adam RappProphet Song by Paul LynchWild New World by Dan FloresCoyote America by Dan FloresAmerican Serengeti by Dan FloresThe Six by Loren GrushToo Far From Home by Chris JonesThe Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs by Steve BrusatteThe Rise and Reign of the Mammals by Steve BrusatteThe Fossil Hunter by Shelley EmlingThe Dinosaur Artist by Paige WilliamsDinosaurs at the Dinner Party by Edward Dolnick00:00 preamble02:23 fantasy06:31 science fiction10:11 historical fiction13:16 other non speculative books18:51 nonfiction23:24 conclusion
CircumnaviRead Voting Time! Books with Becs 2025-02-03 | 00:00 preamble01:11 Roadside Picnic by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky01:53 Blindness by José Saramago 02:40 The Way Spring Arrives and Other Stories03:51 Snow Globe by Soyoung Park
Starting Even More Books! Weekly Update Books with Becs 2025-01-26 | A reader's tale of trying to read too many books at once. 00:00 preamble00:49 A Hero Born by Jin Yong 04:10 Clean by Alia Trabucco Zerán 07:20 Fair Play by Katie Barnes12:30 At the Fount of Creation by Tobi Ogundiran12:48 what are you reading this week?
ALL THE BOOKS IM READING - WEEKLY WRAP UP Books with Becs 2025-01-17 | All the books I'm reading this week!booktubers mentioned@PageTurnersWithKatja @timburbagereads 00:00 preamble00:50 A Hero Born by Jin Yong02:44 At the Fount of Creation by Toni Ogundiran04:35 The Lost World of the Dinosaurs by Armin Schmitt08:09 A History of Dinosaurs in 50 Fossils by Paul M. Barrett10:32 Clean by Alia Trabucco Zerán15:21 channel update
Award Show - Best Books of 2024 Books with Becs 2025-01-06 | Welcome to The Book Awards! This is where I talk about all the best books I read in 2024Channels mentioned @hardysbooks @Johanna_reads Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell spoiler discussion youtu.be/Y7ggGZVYwgE?si=B8zRGt29RCzYPy0PLost Ark Dreaming review youtu.be/X3yKI2Rubvk?si=m2Y21U1QZZ0memdnA Clash of Kings vlog youtu.be/ff672gwlVLE?si=8UnLO7fH3AnlvrgXA Sorceress Comes to Call vlog youtu.be/Nx98DiAYTY0?si=79cv3pHVoTTZavb8In the Shadow of the Fall review youtu.be/94eH1yuSwZE?si=_pATUeLZ-3R9k5IcDead Cat Tail Assassins vlog youtu.be/_G90puqUYW0?si=pEoFvA_QJCs_LKcmJonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell vlog youtu.be/DQ3DZuRsceI?si=hgrlLI8FIERLP2gYHis Majesty's Dragon vlog youtu.be/Yf23sBEtZ9Q?si=Ebc-o4rRuKwKMANO00:00 welcome00:41 Best Fantasy03:00 Best Science Fiction06:23 Best Non Speculative Fiction09:42 Best Nonfiction13:18 Best Plays15:06 Best Reread17:12 Best 2024 Releases19:22 Best Backlist Books20:53 Best Short Stories24:48 Best Tomes27:20 Best Novellas29:33 Most Underrated30:46 Most Likely to Reread31:40 Can't Stop Thinking About33:25 Book of the YearBooks mentioned in video:A Clash of Kings by George R.R. MartinA Sorceress Comes to Call by T. KingfisherJonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna ClarkeDo You Dream of Terra-Two? by Temi OhThis is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max GladstoneLost Ark Dreaming by Suyi Davies OkungbowaThe Banned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook and Ryan EstradaThe Bluest Eye by Toni MorrisonEscaping Mr. Rochester by L.L. McKinneyTen Days in a Mad-House by Nellie BlyWild New World by Dan FloresThe Mercury 13 by Martha AckmannR.U.R by Karel ČapekMacbeth by ShakespeareHis Majesty's Dragon by Naomi NovikThe Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky ChambersThe Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí ClarkThe Ones Who Walk Away from Omegas by Ursula K. Le GuinNo One Will Come Back for Us by Premee MohamedI Have No Mouth and I Must Scream by Harlan EllisonThe Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon JimenezThe Practice, The Horizon, The Chain by Sofia SamatarIn the Shadow of the Fall by Tobi Ogundiran
A Non Reader Explains The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson Books with Becs 2024-12-06 | I haven't read a word of the Stormlight Archives, but I have been around the book internet, so I think I can explain the series. Let's see how much I get right!
Books with Lasting Impact | Back to Browsing Book Tag Books with Becs 2024-12-02 | Discussing some of the books that have impacted my life.Thanks @ladymairreads for tagging me in the Back to Browsing Tag!Lady Mair's video: youtube.com/watch?v=ssCUdK7FXlY&t=140sAnd thanks to @RovingReader for creating this tag!The original tag video youtube.com/watch?v=XRX3tLIie6EI tag@PageTurnersWithKatja @thefairylibrarian3282 @RaeLovesToRead @timburbagereads 00:00 preamble01:30 1. Magic of discovery - share a book you found whilst browsing that you may not have discovered otherwise.04:40 2. Expanding World - share a book that's made you view things from a different perspective or exposed you to new ideas13:52 3. Open to change - share a book that has changed who you are as a person or altered you day to day habits.17:38 4. Browse a bookstore, library or a friend's shelves and talk about a book you found.26:40 5. Tag People!Books mentioned in video:Temeraire series by Naomi NovikNo One Will Come Back for Us by Premee MohamedBats in the Library by Brian LiesThe Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt by Riel NasonA Few Rules for Predicting the Future by Octavia E. ButlerLost Ark Dreaming by Suyi Davies OkungbowaA Sorceress Comes to Call by T. KingfisherI Have No Mouth and I Must Scream by Harlan EllisonThe Bluest Eye by Toni MorrisonMurderbot series by Martha WellsLunar Chronicles by Marissa MeyerA Long Way to A Small Angry Planet by Becky ChambersWarrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline BoulleyThe Three Body Problem by Cixin LiuThe Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon ChakrabortyAnother Place at the Table by Kathy HarrisonWild New World by Dan FloresAlmost Astronauts by Tanya Lee StoneThe Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon JimenezThe Tyranny of Flies by Elaine Vilar MadrugaToo Far From Home by Chris JonesThe Mercury 13 by Martha AckmannThe Blue, Beautiful World by Karen LordBlindness by José SaramagoAmerican Prison by Shane BauerBlood in the Water by Heather Ann ThompsonDear Dad by Jay Jay PattonYou Glow in the Dark by Liliana ColanziBroken by Jessica Pryce
Reading Challenge Announcement #CircumnaviRead Books with Becs 2024-11-28 | Starting in 2025 I will be hosting readalongs for science fiction and fantasy books from around the world! We will be navigating the world through books that we read together. I will also be hosting discussions on this channel and in my discord for each book that we read. We will read 3 fantasy books and 3 science fiction books from a different part of the world next year. You are welcome to join if you read one book, or all six.Join the discord: discord.gg/k5FHfU69mcI'm already reading A Hero Born in January with @timburbagereads Here's all the details: youtu.be/Zo48SJFIgtY?si=DwHBjYzGm-tHPEzSI was inspired by @PageTurnersWithKatja Checkout the Reading the Globe challengesFiction youtube.com/watch?v=3xzEp5gHE5sYoung Adult youtu.be/s6h6rhv7ui8?si=3cXmkMUEg_gYelkrClassics youtu.be/ZFmN_dT3dPo?si=ndB0z9oRrcoaYB9s00:00 how it works02:39 book options for January07:05 in conclusion
Predicting the Winners for the Goodreads Choice Awards Books with Becs 2024-11-26 | Discussing my predictions for the goodreads choice awards, where I pick the books that I think will win each category. Let me know if you think I'm right or wrong!
Great Books, Low Time Commitment Books with Becs 2024-11-22 | Today I'm talking about books that I have loved that are short. This is a great way to complete your reading challenges, or just enjoy a good story without a long time commitmentHello Future Me video youtu.be/R_8vrTs_yDg?si=K9lB5-qigg_gBhTvLost Ark Dreaming review youtu.be/X3yKI2Rubvk?si=EArRkwQrARR8EJ4RIn The Shadow of the Fall review youtu.be/94eH1yuSwZE?si=6n4KXda549x-Qi4iThe Dead Cat Tail Assassins vlog youtu.be/_G90puqUYW0?si=WxGo9CnXus1VpieNTen Days in a Mad House thoughts youtu.be/FCIlToTmKMg?si=p6OV1leM2A2P8tcKBooks Mentioned in VideoTen Days in a Mad House by Nellie BlyLost Ark Dreaming by Suyi Davies OkungbowaThe Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas by Ursula K. Le GuinThe Practice, The Horizon, The Chain by Sofia SamatarIn the Shadow of the Fall by Tobi OgundiranThe Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djèlí ClarkThis is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max GladstoneMurderbot series by Martha WellsThornhedge by T. KingfisherUntethered Sky by Fonda LeeGossamer by Lois LowryThe Ice Dragon by George R.R. Martin Shakespeare audio dramasA Few Rules for Predicting the Future by Octavia E. Butler
Why didnt these make the nominations? | Fantasy and Science Fiction Books with Becs 2024-11-14 | Let's discuss the Goodreads Choice Awards! What books should have name the nominations but didn't? Why were some books overlooked?Lost Ark Dreaming Review youtu.be/X3yKI2Rubvk?si=sKKf7XYOMhrFoPiCDead Cat Tail Assassins Vlog youtu.be/_G90puqUYW0?si=F1YIs7s5Biks2mPmIn the Shadow of the Fall review youtu.be/94eH1yuSwZE?si=fPHnhjlMwsmja_sWBooks mentioned in video:Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. WangCan't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca ThorneDungeon Crawler Carl by Matt DinnimanThe Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart TurtonIn Ascension by Martin MacInnesLost Ark Dreaming by Suyi Davies OkungbowaThe Practice, The Horizon, The Chain by Sofia SamatarThe Dead Cat Tail Assassins by P. Djeli ClarkDragon Rider by Taran MatharuThe Silverblood Promise by James LoganThe Daughter's War by Christopher BuehlmanIn the Shadow of the Fall by Tobi OgundiranA Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
Reacting to the Goodreads Choice Award Nominees Books with Becs 2024-11-12 | Join the discussion:Discord: discord.gg/JspBDaXrXkGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/38496373-reading-with-rebecca-nicoleBookstagram: instagram.com/readingwithrebeccanicoleInstagram: instagram.com/mountainsequels
Goodreads Choice Awards Predictions - Fantasy, Scifi, Romantasy, YA Fantasy Books with Becs 2024-11-11 | All the books that I think will make the Goodreads Choice Awards nominees! This is for the speculative fiction categories00:00 preamble01:24 fantasy12:23 romantasy14:23 young adult fantasy16:41 science fiction
A Roller Coaster of Emotions - Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell Reading Vlog Books with Becs 2024-11-04 | All of my feelings while reading my first Susanna Clarke book. I'm so happy I read this one, and now I need to read everything else Susanna Clarke has written, especially Piranesi!Thanks so much to Ross and Laura @hardysbooks for hosting this readalong! Chapter by Chapter breakdown: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtZHE5WNHDs2m-j53Vg0EMpr5KcU9oHJo&si=4AZFsstjdCCvWNiqPost Buddy Read Discussion: youtu.be/Y7ggGZVYwgE?si=ESdO8Npcyt7wc2uO
Too Little Year Left! | End of the Year Book Tag Books with Becs 2024-10-29 | Where I talk about my reading plans and all the things bookish for end of the year and reading goals for next year.Original tag video: youtube.com/watch?v=hHf0O4e2Z6A&ab_channel=ArielBissettBooks Mentioned in video:Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna ClarkeA Storm of Swords by George RR MartinNettle and Bone by T. KingfisherThe Order of Pure Moon Reflected in Water by Zen ChoThe Wind's Twelve Quarters by Ursula K. Le GuinThe Great Library of Tomorrow by Rosalia Aguilar SolaceThe Fury of the Gods by John GwynneBlood Over Bright Haven by M.L. WangThe Shadow of the Gods by John GwynneA Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky ChambersOrbital by Samantha HarveySilver in the Wood by Emily TeshQueen Hereafter by Isabelle SchulerQueen Macbeth by Val McDermidLady Macbeth by Ava ReidHunted by Skye Melki-WegnerParable of the Talents by Octavia E. ButlerInvisible Wounds by Jess RuliffsonBanned Book Club by Kim Hyun Sook, Ryn Estrada, and Ko Hyung-JuHomebody by Theo ParishHuman Acts by Han KangIn Ascension by Martin MacInnesQuestions:1. Are there any books you started this year that you need to finish?2. Do you have an autumnal book to transition into the end of the year?3. Is there a new release you're still waiting for?4. What are three books you want to read before the end of the year?5. Is there a book you think could still shock you and become your favorite book of the year?6. Have you already started making reading plans for 2018?00:00 preamble00:40 my current reads02:22 dark and cozy autumn vibes03:01 we love new books!03:54 crushed by my tbr07:00 which books am I expecting to like the most?07:50 plans and goals to read all the books
The Booktube Betrayal Tag Books with Becs 2024-10-25 | Check out the original tag: youtube.com/watch?v=hhP2-7oaDLccreated by @TheLibraryofAllenxandria and @Johanna_reads You are now tagged@ladymairreads @hardysbooks @thefairylibrarian3282 @ChloeFrizzle @WillowTalksBooks @DanielGreeneReviews @merphynapierreviews Lady Macbeth and Feminist Retellings: youtube.com/watch?v=IT_fFYEwIFIA Clash of Kings vlog: youtu.be/ff672gwlVLE?si=Ueoz7opmsK-unJF3The Justice of Kings thoughts: youtu.be/Vwq4vrpZgWE?si=_tjbdgvwTsAoUdIzLost Ark Dreaming review: youtu.be/X3yKI2Rubvk?si=lK17l1yy4w7_ABe4Tigana vlog: youtu.be/rxpe7isigUo?si=VWNDUi-HoeLMVFyyPrompts: 1. Dusted What book did you relish reading that other people blasted through and dusted you buddy reading2. Book Stabbing What is the book that’s been languishing on your TBR for so long because you keep prioritizing other buddy reads before it3. Review overlordName a time you did not want to review or talk about a book because a) someone reviewed it so well first or b) there are already so many reviews/discussions of the book. 4. Sold outName a BookTuber who hyped a book so much that it’s no longer available in certain formats.5. Damaged goodsName a book you lent out and never got back (or got it back damaged)6. Stealing the spotlight Name someone who has gotten all the praise or attention for hyping a book you hyped first. 7. OutlierName a book that the masses overhyped or underhyped according to your taste. 8. Slump StarterName a book that diminished your desire to read. 9. I told you so!A book you told people was bad but they read it anyway and didn't like it.
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler Review [minor spoilers] Books with Becs 2024-10-22 | My deep dive thoughts on Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower.00:00 preamble00:33 what's this book about01:56 exploration of empathy03:53 Lauren's family and growing up09:33 inspiration for the story13:24 empathy with animals15:30 writing evoking emotion17:30 the religion of Earthseed25:14 the icky relationship27:30 concluding thoughts
A Clash of Kings Reading Vlog Books with Becs 2024-10-15 | I'm reading A Song of Ice and Fire for the first time after binging Game of Thrones a couple years ago. This is my experience reading A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin for the first time00:00 intro01:07 interlude01:25 first update08:44 interlude09:17 second update17:25 interlude18:13 final update
