The worst thing ever written was a story I wrote using Chat GPT where Harry Potter makes Ron a disgusting sweet and sour dish. Ron complains about it so much everyone calls him Sour Ron. He uses magic to try get rid of the horrible taste in his mouth and accidentally transports himself to Middle Earth. The locals ask him his name and he says Sour Ron since everyone calls him that. The locals mistake it as Sauron. They start to fear him because he builds a magic portkey ring to get himself back to Hogwarts but it doesnt work and he turns into a giant flaming eye.
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"I wan't someone who knows me, not when I was this weird little kid crawling around in the mud, they can know me now, when I'm still crawling around in the mud" Pls Emma, that was the funniest
I say this as a writer in the industry, there is no standard in the industry. The industry standard is that where there is money to be made they can and will siphon it all out of every source until it is drier then the Sahara.
I watched a video of Emmie’s where she compared reading The Alchemist to having a Live, Laugh, Love decal in your house and I’ve been a loyal fan ever since .
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*Timestamps* No. 7: Every Summer After (1:02) No. 6: Defy Me (4:44) No. 5: Below Zero (8:26) No. 4: The Vermilion Emporium (14:38) No. 3: The Desert King's Spy (15:30) No. 2: The Fifty Year Sword (18:46) No. 1: To Be Devoured (20:46)
I have the same problem with my belly button, I start screaming the second someone touch it 😂 I send all my love, I appreciate every video you film and I hope this year will bring you a lot of joy❤ Love from Italy
I was scrolling the comments to see if anyone mentioned the belly button part! 😂 I don’t get nauseous when it’s touched, but I get goosebumps and like a weird internal chill, similar to a brain freeze but in my stomach. Bleh, I can feel it just talking about it!
Emma I think this annual event/series should be called A Toast to the Roast. 🍷🔥 I just love these videos. (I can imagine you thinking in Holden Caulfield language: I always pick a gorgeous time to read a godawful goddamn book)
In the House in the Dark of the Woods by Laird Hunt omg I had to DNF it because the main character refers to her husband as "My man" every few seconds (counted 5 times on one page) and it was so aggravating that I could not take it anymore. The writing was so odd, unnatural, and choppy that it actually seemed like it was written by AI, like chat bot or something.
@@emmiereads yeah but there are funny bad books like Midnight Sun and really bad books where the author repeats themselves 100 times WITH THE SAME WORDS.
My last book of 2023 was Central Places by Delia Cai also because it’s about a girl going back to central Illinois for the holidays and I recently moved to central Illinois and thought oh wow this is me. It wasnt nearly as bad as you described Every Summer After, but it was just so odd. *spoilers* the main character leaves her fiancé that she had a great relationship with and randomly starts deteriorating when they get to her hometown… and he also completely changes and I think it was just poor writing not the location change… but anyways she leaves him to be with her high school not even boyfriend but crush… just so odd.
Omg I was so looking forward to this video!! We love red-wine-Emma!! I read my first Colleen Hoover this year which was definitely my worst reading experience.
I took a break from the Count of MC and started reading 1984 Julia by Sandra Newman. It's a retelling of 1984 from Julia's point of view. If your ready to return to Airstrip One you might enjoy this.
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Slowly getting back to reading at least one book per year (used to read a lot but school and life made me busy + usually the books I wanna read come late to my country so yeah, but I'm slowly getting back into it tho) and I refuse to read most of the hyped booktok authors/books (rwrb was exception bc it was perfect to ease my stressed brain and I read it during the holidays, also having couple of lgbt books (which are quote popular on booktok) on my tbr) and I wheezed when I checked out some upcoming 2024 books and Ali Hazelwood is coming back again with a book with a vampire main character and an ALPHA MALE. A were alpha male. I propably won't read her works ever but geez this woman seems to write in a speed of light bc she almost constantly publishes new books left and right. Your ranting once again was glorious and I had a great time listening it. Thank you Emma and happy new year!
The worst thing I read in 2023 was Jonathan Livingston Seagull. It's an allegorical novella written in 1970. It was a big deal when I was a teenager but somehow I never got around to reading it. Lordy, was it tedious. Absolute dreck. Cheers, Emma.
my worst book was Twisted Love as well! I thought nothing could beat Colleen Hoover's books but then I read this and... wow (derogatory). CoHo's writing is not any better, but her abusive and toxic male leads are angels compared to Alex Volkov.
Hilarious! I didn't read much because I had state exams but I still managed 8. The worst for me was Hunting Adeline. I decided to try this genre because everyone is hyping it. And after this book I don't think I can ever trust another 18+ romance book. This was just so bad. I am shocked someone read the plot and said " yes, we are printing it". And considering 80% of bookstagrammers think it's 5/5 I am NEVER picking another hyped book. I will stick to thrillers and classics
Already looking forward to you doing this again next year! My worst book was definitely "The Pallbearers Club" by Paul Tremblay. It sounded like something I was going to enjoy, but really it wasn't worth it at all!
"Rattle-bang, rattle-bang until all the bad memories are gone. Gurgle, my stomach joins in on the rhythm, and we all play our bodily instruments until the overwhelming weight in my head stops pressing down." - To Be Devoured
I'd have to drink a lot to get rid of all the bad memories lol. Surprisingly don't think I gave any 1-star reviews last year, but I did give a couple 2 stars. "Girls Against God" sounds exciting, isn't.
Although I love when you talk about your 5* reads, it's so entertaining to see you ramble about the questionable books you find along the way. Couldn't stop laughing when you told the girl to get her lumps checked out. Or when you figured out what gigamanders were
The reason for the next 3 books in the shatter me series was 100 percent monetary. If I recall correctly Tehereh Mafi wanted to only write the first three books and the publishing company was like actually do three more or we will drop you. I could be wrong about this as well but, theres a big gap in publishing between the first three and the last three as well.
I don't know if you have seen Jack Edward's videos talking abou the worst books of the year but similar vibes, very funny roasting of books, never thought I would enjoy these so much haha
Regarding the belly button thing, I 100% can relate. If somebody touches my belly button, I instantly get a stomachache and I just can't stand the feeling. I sometimes get the same feelibg if I touch it myself.
Thanks Emmie. You make even bad reviews fun to watch. And, because I generally like your lit taste, I will avoid these novels. But I may read house of leaves. I don’t like books that seem intentionally gimmicky, but I’ve heard reviews both pro and con so I’m curious. Happy New Year.
Mine was Pillars of the earth and my god was I never more regretful about not abandoning it after the first chapter like I wanted to. But I was adamant to torture myself at least a couple hundred more pages to be able to rant properly. Secret history was not as bad, but up there.
oh yes please, the sudden scream and dog in house of fire meme made me actually cackle, also wdym she compares him to mars???? what??? i am actively ignoring the belly button part oh my lord worst book award def goes to happy place by emily henry, it was just stupid, honestly just half assed mess
I think that I'm going to send you like barrels of wine because this video had me rolling, Girl! As to what was my worst reads this year.... I read Way of the Kings by Brandon Sanderson and I really TRIED to like it.... but I didn't. I didn't understand the large bug creatures, or the plot of some girl that wanted to steal a jewel to help her family, but I didn't understand HOW that was going to work exactly.... or the prisoner Kal that storyline kept my attention the longest, but even his story didn't entirely make sense to me. ...... I also didn't like Eugene Onegan. I don't know why exactly, I just didn't. Sorry, Carolyn! lol
What a cozy corner 😍. Hmm, books i liked the least in 2023 were probably one of the Red Rising books I read for a readalong discussion. Empty calories.
My worst book of the year (and my first ever DNF) was 'Witches Steeped in Gold' - so gutted because the cover is stunning and I wanted to like it so bad. But one of the two main characters was literally unbearable, she failed in literally every plan and yet she, and every other character, acted like she was some intimidating badass. And then everyone acts like MC2 is an idiot even though she was reacting very normally to the situations and was the only person having worthwhile plans that actually sometimes worked - her character growth is skipped over, mentioned in a line ('I feel like I'm able to do this now!' type vibes), then immediately retconned a chapter later when she and everyone else goes back to acting like she's an idiot. It was like the author had a favourite out of the main pair and it made no sense because the one she chose to dote on and make everyone in the story dote on was the worst person I have ever met in a book. Not to mention the pacing was horrific (the Important Items they need to find are talked about for the first time over half way through and they already have one of them within two chapters) and the magic system was not explained At.All. It seemed like there was about to be an interesting trope subversion, or a plotline, and then they would just abruptly stop and not go anywhere. It was just the worst and I felt awful being so mean about it at the time because it was a debut, but honestly thinking back on it I'm still angry I wasted over a week trying to slog through it, so here's my bitchy rant about it 😂😂
Yes! I have the belly button thing as well! It's the worst. I have to be very clear to partners that they can't go near my belly button or it'll completely ruin the mood for me
The worst book of 2023 for me was hands down Fourth Wing. I've read unedited fanfics in wattpad that were of higher quality and subtance when I was thirteen than that book.
My worst book was "A frugal wizard's handbook for surviving medieval england" by Brandon Sanderson. I cannot even describe the pain while reading it, it goes so deep. The only nice things about it were the cover and some random strange FAQ sections. The story makes no sense, the world building is minimalistic and the characters are dull and emotionless. I wasted money
@@lavenderrosecosplay5639 For example, the author's name is Marl Hammond The name of the book is Arabic poems (every man's library pocket Poets series)
Worst bookI read in 2023 has to be Winter of the World by Ken Follett, I read the first book Fall of Giants and kind of hate-read it but then the next one, Winter of the World, was even worse I quit before 100 pages. It's an historical-fiction trilogy following the same people and families through the 20thC WW1&2 etc. But it was just bad plots with baaaaaad writing, I don't understand how these books became so popular or what his publishers/editors were even thinking.
THANK YOUUU FOR MENTIONING THE BELLY BUTTON! My husband is like “you’re going to have to get over your weird belly button thing, we have kids and it’s going to get touched” and I just can’t. I HATE belly buttons and anytime mine is touched or even the band of my jeans/skirts is sitting on it I start crawling in my skin. Ok…Rant over
I am exactly the same about my bellybutton. Augh just thinking about it makes me weirdly uncomfortable. Also, I am a space enthusiast and I think Mars is boring. Maybe it’s just me, but I think Mars is overdone. Let’s study Pluto. It has active geology! It’s wild!
The worst thing ever written was a story I wrote using Chat GPT where Harry Potter makes Ron a disgusting sweet and sour dish. Ron complains about it so much everyone calls him Sour Ron. He uses magic to try get rid of the horrible taste in his mouth and accidentally transports himself to Middle Earth. The locals ask him his name and he says Sour Ron since everyone calls him that. The locals mistake it as Sauron. They start to fear him because he builds a magic portkey ring to get himself back to Hogwarts but it doesnt work and he turns into a giant flaming eye.
Probably still better than the cursed child /j
@@haerhawkStill better than The Cursed Child /srs
yeah no i think i would definitely read that
please publish that story somewhere I desperately need to read it
This is lowkey genius 😭
This is hilarious. Please do it again. “Stop making every male character Kylo Ren.” Yes sis!
The roasting mixed with your humor in this video truly is the best. Exactly what I needed today, thank you Emma!
my pleasure!!
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"I wan't someone who knows me, not when I was this weird little kid crawling around in the mud, they can know me now, when I'm still crawling around in the mud" Pls Emma, that was the funniest
"Ian doesn't deserve the terror of being in this novella" I'm crying poor Ian
I agree with you, bad writing ALWAYS ranks a book lower for me. And then I question the standards of the publishing industry 😂
for real. it's like they see nice cover and say " yes, print it. the tiktokers will cover it"
I say this as a writer in the industry, there is no standard in the industry.
The industry standard is that where there is money to be made they can and will siphon it all out of every source until it is drier then the Sahara.
Best books of the year videos are fun but Worst Books are a whole different level of fun! 😈
very true haha I love watching other people's!
The fire In the background represents the books she's about to roast ❤
I watched a video of Emmie’s where she compared reading The Alchemist to having a Live, Laugh, Love decal in your house and I’ve been a loyal fan ever since .
😂 I’m so glad that was your intro to this channel lol
@@emmiereads
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omg a definição PERFEITA de O Alquimista, estou passada
The rant about that Ali Hazelwood book... I felt that deeply into my bones, girl.
“the rover on mars is blowing up” love the attention to the mars rover 😭😭😭
lol apparently no one else was giving him any!!
I don't want to encourage you to alcoholism by any means but damn... I just LOVE tipsy Emma 😂😂 I love these videos! Best time of the year for sure!
I DNF horrible books, I'm old and I don't have time for bad books there are just too many good one I can be reading.
omg drunk emma trying to hold it together is such a mood lol
*Timestamps*
No. 7: Every Summer After (1:02)
No. 6: Defy Me (4:44)
No. 5: Below Zero (8:26)
No. 4: The Vermilion Emporium (14:38)
No. 3: The Desert King's Spy (15:30)
No. 2: The Fifty Year Sword (18:46)
No. 1: To Be Devoured (20:46)
Omg Emma, I almost spit out my tea when the pic of Mars with eyes and lips popped up😭
This was so chaotic, I loved it 🤌🤌
Drunk Emma talking about bad books is my new favorite comedy genre.
9:11 😆 SHOTS FIRED!!!!!!! That was savage. I like it.
"I so rarely forget anything"
I'm so jealous 💀
I lost it at Gigamander. I remember when you discussed these books in other videos. This was hilarious, so fun! Happy New Year, Emma.
In bed sick right now and this is exactly what I needed. You truly have a talent for roasting books😂
Oh my gosh; this was so great! I was laughing so much, some of those books just sound ridiculous!
I have the same problem with my belly button, I start screaming the second someone touch it 😂 I send all my love, I appreciate every video you film and I hope this year will bring you a lot of joy❤ Love from Italy
I was scrolling the comments to see if anyone mentioned the belly button part! 😂 I don’t get nauseous when it’s touched, but I get goosebumps and like a weird internal chill, similar to a brain freeze but in my stomach. Bleh, I can feel it just talking about it!
The Mars picture 💀 and then the Freud comment!!
Emma I think this annual event/series should be called A Toast to the Roast. 🍷🔥 I just love these videos. (I can imagine you thinking in Holden Caulfield language: I always pick a gorgeous time to read a godawful goddamn book)
i love the rage slowly building up as you talk about each book
In the House in the Dark of the Woods by Laird Hunt omg I
had to DNF it because the main character refers to her husband as "My man" every few seconds (counted 5 times on one page) and it was so aggravating that I could not take it anymore. The writing was so odd, unnatural, and choppy that it actually seemed like it was written by AI, like chat bot or something.
Eagerly waiting for your BEST BOOKS OF 2023 VIDEO !!!! ❄️☃️🥳🥳
“He’s like this little cinnamon roll” is my new favorite description for humans ever
This really really makes me want to read random books and end up with really bad ones so that i can rant too😂 that’s a new one. love this Emma😁😁
yesss haha I love reading bad books sometimes! honestly just so fun
@@emmiereads yeah but there are funny bad books like Midnight Sun and really bad books where the author repeats themselves 100 times WITH THE SAME WORDS.
My last book of 2023 was Central Places by Delia Cai also because it’s about a girl going back to central Illinois for the holidays and I recently moved to central Illinois and thought oh wow this is me. It wasnt nearly as bad as you described Every Summer After, but it was just so odd. *spoilers* the main character leaves her fiancé that she had a great relationship with and randomly starts deteriorating when they get to her hometown… and he also completely changes and I think it was just poor writing not the location change… but anyways she leaves him to be with her high school not even boyfriend but crush… just so odd.
14:04 omgggg I'm literally on the floor 😂
Omg I was so looking forward to this video!! We love red-wine-Emma!!
I read my first Colleen Hoover this year which was definitely my worst reading experience.
Which one did you read?
@@michellemp1626 Verity
"That's so chic of you" 😭
I took a break from the Count of MC and started reading 1984 Julia by Sandra Newman. It's a retelling of 1984 from Julia's point of view. If your ready to return to Airstrip One you might enjoy this.
ah that sounds so cool!
I hope you visit Al-Farjani Library in London
GPHF+W3 لندن، المملكة المتحدة
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Slowly getting back to reading at least one book per year (used to read a lot but school and life made me busy + usually the books I wanna read come late to my country so yeah, but I'm slowly getting back into it tho) and I refuse to read most of the hyped booktok authors/books (rwrb was exception bc it was perfect to ease my stressed brain and I read it during the holidays, also having couple of lgbt books (which are quote popular on booktok) on my tbr) and I wheezed when I checked out some upcoming 2024 books and Ali Hazelwood is coming back again with a book with a vampire main character and an ALPHA MALE. A were alpha male. I propably won't read her works ever but geez this woman seems to write in a speed of light bc she almost constantly publishes new books left and right.
Your ranting once again was glorious and I had a great time listening it. Thank you Emma and happy new year!
ajsjddmejdj she compared him to Mars LMAO i’m losing it💀
The worst thing I read in 2023 was Jonathan Livingston Seagull. It's an allegorical novella written in 1970. It was a big deal when I was a teenager but somehow I never got around to reading it. Lordy, was it tedious. Absolute dreck. Cheers, Emma.
My worst book of 2023 was Twisted Love by Ana Huang ... NEVER trusting the booktok girlies again after that one!
my worst book was Twisted Love as well! I thought nothing could beat Colleen Hoover's books but then I read this and... wow (derogatory). CoHo's writing is not any better, but her abusive and toxic male leads are angels compared to Alex Volkov.
This feels like ASMR but not for sleep just for pure relaxation reasons.
YES! The thing about belly button sensitivity. I have that too and know other people who do. You're not alone
LET THE RANT BEGIN!!!! ❤
The sass, the editing, the Freud Interlude. This was hilarious and I really love your sense of humor, thank you for the much needed laughter! 💙
"Please consume alcohol safely"
Negative. I read The Alchemist this year.
I despise the Shatter Me series, so it's pretty cathartic to watch you drag one of the books haha
I'm actually crying laughing 😭🤣 literally gasping for air lololol 😂 "When the title and the rating are the same. That's weird 👀" HELP 😭💀😭💀
This made my day, thank you Emma❤️
I'm so glad!😂
i loved all the roasting and ranting emmie had me cackling
Hilarious!
I didn't read much because I had state exams but I still managed 8. The worst for me was Hunting Adeline. I decided to try this genre because everyone is hyping it. And after this book I don't think I can ever trust another 18+ romance book. This was just so bad. I am shocked someone read the plot and said " yes, we are printing it". And considering 80% of bookstagrammers think it's 5/5 I am NEVER picking another hyped book. I will stick to thrillers and classics
Already looking forward to you doing this again next year! My worst book was definitely "The Pallbearers Club" by Paul Tremblay. It sounded like something I was going to enjoy, but really it wasn't worth it at all!
Waiting eagerly for your classic lit tier list for 2023
Ooh yes that is coming soon!!
I read so many of the Ali Hazelwood books and had to finally stop myself because I was hate reading them and each one was exactly the same.
"Rattle-bang, rattle-bang until all the bad memories are gone. Gurgle, my stomach joins in on the rhythm, and we all play our bodily instruments until the overwhelming weight in my head stops pressing down." - To Be Devoured
I'd have to drink a lot to get rid of all the bad memories lol. Surprisingly don't think I gave any 1-star reviews last year, but I did give a couple 2 stars. "Girls Against God" sounds exciting, isn't.
Although I love when you talk about your 5* reads, it's so entertaining to see you ramble about the questionable books you find along the way. Couldn't stop laughing when you told the girl to get her lumps checked out. Or when you figured out what gigamanders were
The reason for the next 3 books in the shatter me series was 100 percent monetary. If I recall correctly Tehereh Mafi wanted to only write the first three books and the publishing company was like actually do three more or we will drop you. I could be wrong about this as well but, theres a big gap in publishing between the first three and the last three as well.
Group trip to Svalbard!!!
I don't know if you have seen Jack Edward's videos talking abou the worst books of the year but similar vibes, very funny roasting of books, never thought I would enjoy these so much haha
"...he's a golden retriever" 🤣 I love your humour.
LOVE sassy and loosey goosey Emma!❤❤😂😂
Regarding the belly button thing, I 100% can relate. If somebody touches my belly button, I instantly get a stomachache and I just can't stand the feeling. I sometimes get the same feelibg if I touch it myself.
ur videos really just get better and better
I hated Below Zero...that book of Ali Hazelwood's short stories was my first by her, and I guess the last... I disliked all the heroines.
Thanks Emmie. You make even bad reviews fun to watch. And, because I generally like your lit taste, I will avoid these novels. But I may read house of leaves. I don’t like books that seem intentionally gimmicky, but I’ve heard reviews both pro and con so I’m curious. Happy New Year.
Tipsy Emma made me belly laugh. Thank you.
Is anyone else here waiting for the 2023 blooper reel? @emmiereads, we waiting patiently 😇
I love this video! I loved it last year and I’m so glad you brought it back
I love these videos. I was looking forward to it. This year I read some awesome books thanks to your recommendations 😊 no complaints
Mine was Pillars of the earth and my god was I never more regretful about not abandoning it after the first chapter like I wanted to. But I was adamant to torture myself at least a couple hundred more pages to be able to rant properly. Secret history was not as bad, but up there.
Lol, watching Emma slowly getting drunk and still deliver this masterpiece! 🎉😂❤
I have got to know what your final thoughts on “Manacled” were so that I can decide if I want to finish it. Lol
Drunk Emma really is something else 😂
19:22 is the absolute best!
".. with... writing..."
oh yes please, the sudden scream and dog in house of fire meme made me actually cackle, also wdym she compares him to mars???? what??? i am actively ignoring the belly button part oh my lord
worst book award def goes to happy place by emily henry, it was just stupid, honestly just half assed mess
"Very scary" 😂😂
Thank you for making me laugh, Emma!!! Your review for below zero really made me LOL 😂 😂
18:42 “as dry as a setting”, checks out with the whole desert and all
I think that I'm going to send you like barrels of wine because this video had me rolling, Girl! As to what was my worst reads this year.... I read Way of the Kings by Brandon Sanderson and I really TRIED to like it.... but I didn't. I didn't understand the large bug creatures, or the plot of some girl that wanted to steal a jewel to help her family, but I didn't understand HOW that was going to work exactly.... or the prisoner Kal that storyline kept my attention the longest, but even his story didn't entirely make sense to me. ...... I also didn't like Eugene Onegan. I don't know why exactly, I just didn't. Sorry, Carolyn! lol
Yesssss. I love a worst books list 💅🏻 also ew no my belly button is off limits always. No trespassing allowed. Forbidden land.
What a cozy corner 😍. Hmm, books i liked the least in 2023 were probably one of the Red Rising books I read for a readalong discussion. Empty calories.
I'm loving the unhinged energy here lmao
I suppose im lucky when i say my worst books are still subjectivly good books, i just personally did not like them (￣ー￣)ｂ
"When the title and the rating are the same thing, that's weird." Love this.
Love your humour, emma 🤭 thanks for the reviews and happy new year!! 🩵
Yes!!! Me too with the bellybutton thing!! I can't bear touching it, and even thinking about it makes me feel queasy. Glad I'm not alone
IVE ALWAYS WANTED THAT FIREPLACE 😮
My worst book of the year (and my first ever DNF) was 'Witches Steeped in Gold' - so gutted because the cover is stunning and I wanted to like it so bad. But one of the two main characters was literally unbearable, she failed in literally every plan and yet she, and every other character, acted like she was some intimidating badass. And then everyone acts like MC2 is an idiot even though she was reacting very normally to the situations and was the only person having worthwhile plans that actually sometimes worked - her character growth is skipped over, mentioned in a line ('I feel like I'm able to do this now!' type vibes), then immediately retconned a chapter later when she and everyone else goes back to acting like she's an idiot. It was like the author had a favourite out of the main pair and it made no sense because the one she chose to dote on and make everyone in the story dote on was the worst person I have ever met in a book. Not to mention the pacing was horrific (the Important Items they need to find are talked about for the first time over half way through and they already have one of them within two chapters) and the magic system was not explained At.All. It seemed like there was about to be an interesting trope subversion, or a plotline, and then they would just abruptly stop and not go anywhere. It was just the worst and I felt awful being so mean about it at the time because it was a debut, but honestly thinking back on it I'm still angry I wasted over a week trying to slog through it, so here's my bitchy rant about it 😂😂
Yes! I have the belly button thing as well! It's the worst. I have to be very clear to partners that they can't go near my belly button or it'll completely ruin the mood for me
The worst book of 2023 for me was hands down Fourth Wing. I've read unedited fanfics in wattpad that were of higher quality and subtance when I was thirteen than that book.
My worst book was "A frugal wizard's handbook for surviving medieval england" by Brandon Sanderson. I cannot even describe the pain while reading it, it goes so deep. The only nice things about it were the cover and some random strange FAQ sections. The story makes no sense, the world building is minimalistic and the characters are dull and emotionless. I wasted money
I'm always waiting for "the worst books of the year" videos the most!! I love the rants too much for some reason, hahaha.
IM LAUGHING SO HARD YOURE SO SASSY IN THIS VID I LOVE
“it’s called below zero. oh funny the rating is the same as the title” PLEASEEEE
I hope you read Arabic literature and read Arabic poetry. Warm regards, Diya
I wish you success
What poetry or literature would you recommend? I'm trying to read more poetry.
@@lavenderrosecosplay5639 For example, the author's name is Marl Hammond
The name of the book is Arabic poems (every man's library pocket Poets series)
@@lavenderrosecosplay5639 A. J. Arberry
Poems of Al-Mutanabbî
@@abual-yamanal-shukri7627 thank you for taking the time to reply. I'm adding those to my list now.
I'm never shopping at Chapters. Heather's pick is Genocide.
The caotic vibes in this video is amazing 😂
Worst bookI read in 2023 has to be Winter of the World by Ken Follett, I read the first book Fall of Giants and kind of hate-read it but then the next one, Winter of the World, was even worse I quit before 100 pages. It's an historical-fiction trilogy following the same people and families through the 20thC WW1&2 etc. But it was just bad plots with baaaaaad writing, I don't understand how these books became so popular or what his publishers/editors were even thinking.
THANK YOUUU FOR MENTIONING THE BELLY BUTTON! My husband is like “you’re going to have to get over your weird belly button thing, we have kids and it’s going to get touched” and I just can’t. I HATE belly buttons and anytime mine is touched or even the band of my jeans/skirts is sitting on it I start crawling in my skin. Ok…Rant over
I am exactly the same about my bellybutton. Augh just thinking about it makes me weirdly uncomfortable. Also, I am a space enthusiast and I think Mars is boring. Maybe it’s just me, but I think Mars is overdone. Let’s study Pluto. It has active geology! It’s wild!
this video makes the world a better place. (And tells me what books to stay far away from.)