10 Best Books of 2023 (so far...)

Now that we're halfway through the year, here are my top ten books of 2023 so far!

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[shuwei]

I felt myself on the brink of a reading slump today from mental health ✨shenanigans✨, but listening to you speak about these books with so much passion might’ve just saved me. Now off to pick up a fresh book. Thank you!!

[laurendimke]

the way you speak i just instantly added multiple books to my tbr! you're so convincing and passionate reading the synopses!

[emilysanders]

I have to admit I take inspiration from your videos for new book recs because you cover quite a variety of authors and genres and you're very eloquent in describing both the plot and your impressions on them! it makes me wonder where you get your book recs!

thanks for the video!

[cloudyyy_.]

6:17 as a piano player this is going to be my absolute fav i know i just love books with piano competion or classicsl music settings for thst matter

[omalleysmith]

I could listen to you talk about books all day long. Thank you for your insights and enthusiastic reviews. So many books to read!!!

[sakinaalia]

Yay I’ve read a couple of the ones on the thumbnail and I really loved yellowface and in ascension so I’m excited to try the rest. My top 5 are
Dyscalcula Camonghne Felix
The new life Tom crewe
Hungry ghosts Kevin Husein
The laughter Sonora jha
Small worlds Caleb azumah Nelson

[MariaCamarena_OneWing]

I read Yellow Face as per your recommendation, and absolutely loved it!

[salomekjones]

I love that you read a lot of books in translation. There are so many things you can get from such books that are rare in books written in English by native speakers.

[KristinKravesBooks]

Clytemnestra quickly became one of my favourite Greek Myth retellings! I cannot believe that it's a debut.

[lulamatshabalala]

You are one hell of a reviewer. I'm excited to dive into many of these books.

[aparnatripti]

I came from your bunny book review and I must say there's just sthg that makes me want to trust all your book recommendations even though they aren't quite my genre. So glad to have discovered you.

[linalajnas]

I love Looking glass sound. A book I definitely will read again. My next book is Yellowface, I look forward to start reading it. Thank you for a great video. ✨

[valeriavelz]

this video made me realize that I haven't read any books published this year. my favorite books so far have been the Iliac crest by Cristina Rivera Garza and the hottest dishes of the tartar cuisine by Alina Bronsky. from what I've gathered from your videos I think you'd enjoy them, specially the iliac crest.

[lindylouwho]

WOW Willow, yet another fantastic video. Two Sherpas and Finger Bone really appeal to me - thank you. I have never heard of off to buy both ASAP😊😊😊

[krisprepolec]

My happy place is the dark, creepy, and mysterious, especially if it has a sense of humour. I love your insightful reviews of books in that zone.

[markov]

I love your eye makeup 😻 ty for the recommendations !!

[EveningReader]

Currently reading In Ascension and was hooked from the beginning. So excited to hear you mention Catriona Ward - she's been high on my list to get to. And so happy to hear your review of Yellowface. I was worried about hype, but not anymore. That's a must-read for me this year. And I've got another handful of books to add to the TBR now as well!

[RoundSeal]

Hopefully the second half of the year is this good for books, too! I can't wait to read every single one of these 💚

[AndreaAlamilla-uskn]

Just found your channel. So far I can't get enough of your content. It's awesome! Seriously considering which books I'm going to get by your recommendations

[isam.]

In Ascension changed me ❤ jaw-dropping.
I saw MacInnes at the Cymera festival in Edinburgh and I cannot wait to hear from him again at the International book festival.