I work in a bookstore in Australia, and we class all the Colleen Hoover as "General Fiction" and at the moment because it's a much hyped book it's also on the "New Titles" wall under the TikTok books.
I loved I Must Betray You!!! I never knew anything about Romania so it was amazing to learn about it and how strong they were through that!!! I wish the book/ mainly the ending was longer though!!! I really like series! I like stand-alones too but when I fall in love with characters I love seeing them for multiple books!!
I kind of feel the opposite about series ans sequels. I think i love them more than standalones and that's because we get more time with characters so i connect with them more. As for standalones, i feel like by the time i start caring about them the book is about to end 😂😭
I'm rereading the epic spy novel Beyond Enkription. It's the first of six stand-alone thrillers in The Burlington Files series based on his life. It’s a titanic action packed novel set in 1974 in London, Nassau and Port au Prince. The protagonist, Edward Burlington, is a far from boring accountant who unwittingly works for MI6. He later works eyes wide open for the CIA. It's so real it made me wonder what’s the point of reading espionage fiction when facts are so much more exciting. If you're an espionage cognoscenti, don't skip the prologue thinking you know it all. If you're squeamish speed read the brutal bits in Chapter 1. Thereafter it's a compelling read as double agents, disinformation and deception weave wondrously within the relentless twists and turns of evolving events as Burlington fights to survive. I loved this down to earth, magnetic and exceptional novel. Whether you're a Cornwell connoisseur, a Deighton disciple, a Fleming fanatic or a Herron hireling, so should you. Indeed, Mick Herron and Len Deighton could be forgiven for thinking they co-wrote this noir narrative. In some enigmatic ways it reminded me of Ted Lewis' "Jack's Return Home" (namely Get Carter of Michael Caine fame). Edward Burlington is a sophisticated multi-dimensional anti-Bond character who doesn't wear glasses. If anyone ever makes a film based on Beyond Enkription they'll only have themselves to blame if it doesn't go down in history as a classic espionage thriller. In the meantime do read it and given it's fact based you'll find researching it becomes as compelling as reading this thriller.
I just finished “I Must Betray You.” It is absolutely incredible! I loved it so much that I am making it my next pick for book club. As many people as possible need to read this book. I will definitely be picking up some of Sepetys’ recommended resources for this novel once my TBR is more manageable.
I also prefer standalone books but there are a few series I'm reading! But there are other series where I only read the first book. I loved I Must Betray You
Not a prequel! Its before, during and after It ends with us. Goodreads says this: Before It Ends with Us, it started with Atlas. Colleen Hoover tells fan favorite Atlas’ side of the story and shares what comes next in this long-anticipated sequel to the "glorious and touching" (USA TODAY) #1 New York Times bestseller It Ends with Us.
I read The Gilded Ones and felt the same! I don't know if I'll pick up the sequel, but I did enjoy this one a lot! Also take a shot (of water) every time Hailey mentions she doesn't like sequels🤣
I feel the same way about reading new authors and worlds as you do about sequels, lol. Also I loved hearing you say you don't figure things out about what's going to happen: I always felt so weird for "missing" what others predicted but lately I've been feeling more like people are enjoying things less because they author didn't do what they assumed and thought best, so I like the style of reading/watching that's more just along for the ride rather than focusing on predictions! Who has got time for that anyway...
I found colleen hoover pre book toks days. It amazes me how book tok picked her up so fast. I read all of her slam series before book tok. Go for those one to.
I finally finished “One Last Stop” today! I want to start reading “When You Were Everything” today 🥰 I am excited!! Oh and I’ve read “It Ends With Us” earlier this year and.. it was my first Colleen Hoover book and it just wasn’t for me (the abuse plot… hurt a lot too) Oh and I want to read “Ace of Spades” soon-ish 👀
I read max 3 a month too! I think a possible reason why ppl read rly fast might be bc they listen to the book on audio as well? Mine is purely reading so thats why
@@irraumairah5458 I tend to read fast and don’t have an outside job. I can read a book a day - especially on plasma days. I start a book in line at plasma, get up to 200 or so pages in while there, then finish at home. 3 books is still awesome! It’s always a good month when you get to read at least one book
I relate to your battle when it comes to reading sequels!!
Same relationship 🤩🙌🏽Happy Bookish Saturday Friends
Me too!! The only series that I devoured was Harry Potter. The rest, I often struggle to keep interest :)
@@thebookwormteacher right?! It's so frustrating because I have read so many first books in series 😂
@@KristinKravesBooks preach, girl! I’m right there with you!!
Oh me too, friend!! It’s a struggle.
I work in a bookstore in Australia, and we class all the Colleen Hoover as "General Fiction" and at the moment because it's a much hyped book it's also on the "New Titles" wall under the TikTok books.
Can you please make a video about your favorite stand alone novels? I prefer stand alones but a lot of the recommendations I see are for series
I loved I Must Betray You!!! I never knew anything about Romania so it was amazing to learn about it and how strong they were through that!!! I wish the book/ mainly the ending was longer though!!!
I really like series! I like stand-alones too but when I fall in love with characters I love seeing them for multiple books!!
I kind of feel the opposite about series ans sequels. I think i love them more than standalones and that's because we get more time with characters so i connect with them more. As for standalones, i feel like by the time i start caring about them the book is about to end 😂😭
OMG 😱 I loved the inheritance games and the Hawthorne legacy. Can’t wait for the third book . Love Avery
Same I loved The Hawthorne Legacy too can’t wait for The Final Gambit this year 😁😁
Last month I finished reading The Hawthorne Legacy, also excited for The Final Gambit 💚💙❤
I read Fountains of Silence on your recommendation and really enjoyed it! I’m planning on reading all of the author’s other books.
I'm rereading the epic spy novel Beyond Enkription. It's the first of six stand-alone thrillers in The Burlington Files series based on his life. It’s a titanic action packed novel set in 1974 in London, Nassau and Port au Prince. The protagonist, Edward Burlington, is a far from boring accountant who unwittingly works for MI6. He later works eyes wide open for the CIA. It's so real it made me wonder what’s the point of reading espionage fiction when facts are so much more exciting.
If you're an espionage cognoscenti, don't skip the prologue thinking you know it all. If you're squeamish speed read the brutal bits in Chapter 1. Thereafter it's a compelling read as double agents, disinformation and deception weave wondrously within the relentless twists and turns of evolving events as Burlington fights to survive. I loved this down to earth, magnetic and exceptional novel. Whether you're a Cornwell connoisseur, a Deighton disciple, a Fleming fanatic or a Herron hireling, so should you.
Indeed, Mick Herron and Len Deighton could be forgiven for thinking they co-wrote this noir narrative. In some enigmatic ways it reminded me of Ted Lewis' "Jack's Return Home" (namely Get Carter of Michael Caine fame). Edward Burlington is a sophisticated multi-dimensional anti-Bond character who doesn't wear glasses. If anyone ever makes a film based on Beyond Enkription they'll only have themselves to blame if it doesn't go down in history as a classic espionage thriller. In the meantime do read it and given it's fact based you'll find researching it becomes as compelling as reading this thriller.
I just finished “I Must Betray You.” It is absolutely incredible! I loved it so much that I am making it my next pick for book club. As many people as possible need to read this book. I will definitely be picking up some of Sepetys’ recommended resources for this novel once my TBR is more manageable.
I also prefer standalone books but there are a few series I'm reading! But there are other series where I only read the first book.
I loved I Must Betray You
Great video, Hailey 🥰. I can't wait to read the new Ruta Sepetys book!
By the way, you just radiate good energy here 💛.
Verity was honestly interesting!!! I didn't see the ending coming
atlas is getting his own story (i believe it’s a prequel) that comes out this year!
Not a prequel! Its before, during and after It ends with us. Goodreads says this:
Before It Ends with Us, it started with Atlas. Colleen Hoover tells fan favorite Atlas’ side of the story and shares what comes next in this long-anticipated sequel to the "glorious and touching" (USA TODAY) #1 New York Times bestseller It Ends with Us.
@@CarinaSchrijft oooh thank you!
I read The Gilded Ones and felt the same! I don't know if I'll pick up the sequel, but I did enjoy this one a lot!
Also take a shot (of water) every time Hailey mentions she doesn't like sequels🤣
I read an ARC of The Merciless Ones (Gilded Ones sequel) and loved it.
I feel the same way about reading new authors and worlds as you do about sequels, lol. Also I loved hearing you say you don't figure things out about what's going to happen: I always felt so weird for "missing" what others predicted but lately I've been feeling more like people are enjoying things less because they author didn't do what they assumed and thought best, so I like the style of reading/watching that's more just along for the ride rather than focusing on predictions! Who has got time for that anyway...
I'm currently reading The Gilded Ones!!! Really enjoying it :)
I found colleen hoover pre book toks days. It amazes me how book tok picked her up so fast. I read all of her slam series before book tok. Go for those one to.
i love your videos
I finally finished “One Last Stop” today! I want to start reading “When You Were Everything” today 🥰 I am excited!!
Oh and I’ve read “It Ends With Us” earlier this year and.. it was my first Colleen Hoover book and it just wasn’t for me (the abuse plot… hurt a lot too)
Oh and I want to read “Ace of Spades” soon-ish 👀
I get that about sequels. I actually find I prefer standalones. The story just feels more cohesive and complete in comparison to series.
Verity is great if you don’t care about the quality and just want a wild ride
Loved this video! Also, so obsessed with your sweater! Curious where it’s from if you don’t mind sharing!
I wanna start a book tube channel! She inspires me!
You’re absolutely gorgeous!!!!! Have you read Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys?
okay, i mostly play videos in the background, but when did the intro change??
The Gilded Ones was so disappointing to me. I never DNF but this time I really wanted to (didn’t tho). Glad the cover is pretty though
Awesome video!
I really don't need more books to want to read...but here I am.
I started with Verity as my first Colleen Hoover read, and I got too disturbed and had to DNF. Now I am too scared to read anymore of her books.😬
Hey Hailey! ❤️
my ADD can NOT handle sequels
Colleen Hoover is shelved with romance or YA where I work and in some of the cases I am not ok with it ...
I have an arc of thirteen doorways… still haven’t picked it up lol
Raybearer is one my favorite books but I disliked The gilded ones.
Maybe you're just a stand alone reader? Nothing wrong with that. You're doing great, Hailey!
I keep starting series and never finishing them. I’m so bad
Lol I always look at peoples initials 😅
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The thing i don’t understand is how you guys can read so many books like in a month i can read max maybey 2 or 3 not much 🥲
It’s literally their job. I work part time for myself and can read about 20 myself. When you have a job and other responsibilities it’s different
I read max 3 a month too! I think a possible reason why ppl read rly fast might be bc they listen to the book on audio as well? Mine is purely reading so thats why
@@irraumairah5458 I tend to read fast and don’t have an outside job. I can read a book a day - especially on plasma days. I start a book in line at plasma, get up to 200 or so pages in while there, then finish at home. 3 books is still awesome! It’s always a good month when you get to read at least one book