I MADE THE CUT!!!!!!! And omg well I was hoping you’d pick Nettle and Bone or These Fleeting Shadows but I’ll take the 3 stars as a win for Sirens and Muses!! 😂 Thank you so much for doing these videos!! I look forward to them all year!!!
I've read Nettle & Bone or I would have for sure!! It's my least favourite T Kingfisher but I see why people love it!! & I'm SO glad you got your video up early so I could include you!! It never feels right without a Lexi submission. 💖🤗
I always appreciate how you give other booktubers such a spotlight and lead in these videos. As always - perfection in planning and execution. This is better than going to the movies.
Me: *puts out a late top 10 video and feels slightly reassured that Kayla won’t pick something from my list and hate it again Also me watching this video: 🫠 Still one of my favorite videos to watch every year, and I’m honored to be included! 🤍
Know My Name by Chanel Miller was one of my favorite non fiction books ever. I am both a survivor of SA and work with children survivors of SA. This book honestly really changed me as a person by saying "yes, this system sucks and you can't control it or fix it yourself, but individual moments of kindness still matter, respect and empathy still matter, and professionalism still matters". It really did a lot of healing of my heart, especially reading it while prepping to testify in a trial that had very low odds of conviction (which was, in fact, not successful). It kept me motivated that I can still make a difference, and that even if the legal system fails, I can still make the journey easier for my fellow survivors. I can't be anything but the kindest version of myself.
I feel that I would 100% would not have enjoyed the Push as much as I did if I were a mother! This was so fun 🥰 thank you for always keeping me company on my lunches haha
consistently my favorite book tube channel. If I haven't been on RUclips for a while, this is my first choice to catch up. I love how much you lift up other book tubers and are always trying new things!
I’m so happy Unlikely Animals worked for you! Love to see that one getting more love! ❤️ also I’m so glad that’s the one you chose because you probably would hate The Island and The Housemaid 😅
I am legit crying watching you cry with And Every Morning and remembering how I SOBBED through 20 solid minutes of the 60 minute audiobook. Only Fredrik Backman can pack so much of an emotional punch in so few pages. The man is a wizard.
Omg I look forward to this video every year, so it was so cool to see that I was included!! I also definitely need to read The Boyfriend Project series! 😍
I don't know about everyone else but this video not only gives me great book recommendations but also channel recommendations!! I always check out at least more than 2 of the people you mention, and I think that says a lot about what you do for the booktube community
watching this after chandler's video from today makes me both laugh and feel bad for her. glad you got so many great reads!! this def made me want to check out on earth we're briefly gorgeous
Life goal of being included in one of these videos is complete! 🥺 I was SO excited to see the other side of night on your IG and now I’m so nervous to hear your thoughts on my rec! 😅😅
I love how excited you are about finding new favorites and feeling connected with your fellow booktubers. I found so many new people to follow because of this! Great video. ❤
I want to thank you so much for making a video like this. I have a personal goal of only watching youtube videos from my subscribed list (I'm a new subscriber!) and I explicitly don't watch any algorithm recommended videos. I _love_ it when creators recommend or shout out other creators they like because it makes it a lot easier to follow new people :)
imagine how excited i was to wake up and see that this was NEW. i almost passed it thinking it's your one from last year that i've watched approx 100000x. guess i'm not going back to bed any time soon. you're the best, kayla!
I literally cut out a clip by accident of me talking about how I went back and *re-read* portions of the book, and decided to bump it up to a 5 star! It's absolutely worth the re-read and I hope you do!! 🤗💕
Yayyy so glad you loved 2 of my all-time fave books: Know My Name and On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 And Nothing to See Here has been near the top of my TBR for a while, so this was the final push I needed to pick it up!!
Yes!! I immediately put The Other Side of Night on hold. You had me at British. Unlikely Animals and Finna went immediately on my TBR. And I’m saving Know My Name for sometime when I think I can get really angry without punching someone. Also I’m listening to the Backman book and I’m 72 and a grandma so you can imagine how that’s going. I loved this video!! Cheers.
Kayla, just know how much I appreciate the work you put into your videos and how long they are! I love listening to you and it is often very calming to me! :)
Oh my god I haven’t even read the book, but I literally have tears streaming down my face watching you cry reading it. I don’t know if that means I should read it or never read it!
This is the funnest video of the year, it feels like an Event. I added Finna and The Other Side of Night to my TBR, yay! I'm sad The Honeys wasn't more of a win, I love that book so much, but I'm glad you at least somewhat enjoyed it!
OMG YES. Been waiting for this one. 🥰🧡 Finna is amazing and if you liked it, you should definitely check out the sequel which is Defekt. Know My Name by Chanel Miller is one of the best books I've ever read. Period. I've said this time and time again but the book broke me down but built me back up. I absolutely love her and this book and I recommend it all the time albeit cautiously because it can just be so triggering. YAY for so many 5 star reads through this! 💞
New follower so this is my first time watching this video type from you, and I love that you keep it honest even though they’re taken from someone’s favorites lists
I read The Push when I was pregnant with my son, and loved it but, it would be interesting to see if I would love it as much now if I were to reread it 😅 Thank you for including me in this video! And thank you for all the amazing creator recommendations; so many channels I’m excited to watch now.
Was really looking forward to this upload! In the spirit of reading favourites, I just finished Bunny. Wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did but it ended up being 5/5.
Your first update for Mary is how I'm feeling about How to Sell a Haunted House. There was a perfect opportunity to end the book, but then there's 100 more pages. 🙈
It's so cool to see you include small booktubers with less than 1000 subscribers! It's a great way to boost other creators on your platform and it shows that it's truly about the taste in books for you and not networking witht the same people over and over! Loving a democratic queen!
My excitement when you pulled out Thursday Murder club is unparalleled!! I know I've commented this before, but I have such a strong feeling you'll love (or at least really like) it
The Honeys audiobook won an honor award today. I’m a wimp with scary things but I kind of want to try it out. Know my name is going on my TBR for sure.
I’d love to see you do this video again but with booktokers at the end of the year. There’s so many booktokers I love that aren’t on booktube or bookstagram ❤
Ahh so happy to finally hear your thoughts on Nothing to See Here! I saw an Instagram post you made a few weeks ago that included that book, then like a week later I randomly came across it in a thrift store and was like 👀 I recognize that cover. I said screw it and just bought it without even reading the synopsis. SO glad I did because I loved it!!! Your influence continues to be impeccable 🔥
ANOTHER FEATURE LENGTH FILM FROM OUR FAVORITE DIRECTOR
kayla deserves an oscar
This comment wins
You love to see it 😂❤
In theaters near me, even!
This is my favourite video to watch each year, and let me tell you, the GASP I made when I saw myself pop up...I was not expecting that! ❤
The pronunciation of my name in a non-Australian accent is so cute hehe
Also, so glad you read Know My Name! Chanel Miller wrote that book so incredibly well
Kayla, I'm honoured to have been included in this ❤❤❤
Aww I’ve been subscribed to you since like your third video and was happy to see you pop up, love this for you!
Wait I love this for you ❤ I hope I make it on here next year 😅
45:40 Kayla I’m so sorry 😭💙
But also 2 years in a row now I got you a 5 star read, my competitive side is really smug right now haha
The dedication and work you put into your videos is ASTOUNDING
It really is ❤
I MADE THE CUT!!!!!!!
And omg well I was hoping you’d pick Nettle and Bone or These Fleeting Shadows but I’ll take the 3 stars as a win for Sirens and Muses!! 😂
Thank you so much for doing these videos!! I look forward to them all year!!!
I've read Nettle & Bone or I would have for sure!! It's my least favourite T Kingfisher but I see why people love it!!
& I'm SO glad you got your video up early so I could include you!! It never feels right without a Lexi submission. 💖🤗
I always appreciate how you give other booktubers such a spotlight and lead in these videos. As always - perfection in planning and execution. This is better than going to the movies.
Me: *puts out a late top 10 video and feels slightly reassured that Kayla won’t pick something from my list and hate it again
Also me watching this video: 🫠
Still one of my favorite videos to watch every year, and I’m honored to be included! 🤍
KAYLA 😭 absolutely freaking out that I was included. Life = made 💕
Love this for you ❤
Know My Name by Chanel Miller was one of my favorite non fiction books ever. I am both a survivor of SA and work with children survivors of SA. This book honestly really changed me as a person by saying "yes, this system sucks and you can't control it or fix it yourself, but individual moments of kindness still matter, respect and empathy still matter, and professionalism still matters". It really did a lot of healing of my heart, especially reading it while prepping to testify in a trial that had very low odds of conviction (which was, in fact, not successful). It kept me motivated that I can still make a difference, and that even if the legal system fails, I can still make the journey easier for my fellow survivors. I can't be anything but the kindest version of myself.
I feel that I would 100% would not have enjoyed the Push as much as I did if I were a mother! This was so fun 🥰 thank you for always keeping me company on my lunches haha
consistently my favorite book tube channel. If I haven't been on RUclips for a while, this is my first choice to catch up. I love how much you lift up other book tubers and are always trying new things!
Omg it me!!!! 💛 So glad you took a chance on Sirens & Muses 🥰📚
I’m so happy Unlikely Animals worked for you! Love to see that one getting more love! ❤️ also I’m so glad that’s the one you chose because you probably would hate The Island and The Housemaid 😅
I love how you consistently support other creators. Not just in this video but throughout the year ❤️🥰😍 You're the best. I'm so hyped for this video 😊
🤗💖
I am legit crying watching you cry with And Every Morning and remembering how I SOBBED through 20 solid minutes of the 60 minute audiobook. Only Fredrik Backman can pack so much of an emotional punch in so few pages. The man is a wizard.
im super sick atm so this vid was EXACTLY what i needed to keep me company
We love a studio Kayla production!
Omg I look forward to this video every year, so it was so cool to see that I was included!! I also definitely need to read The Boyfriend Project series! 😍
I honestly wait ALL year for this video ❤ it’s so creative and a great way to get new TBR books loved this 😊
I love watching people's favourites videos, because I always end up discovering loads of new booktubers to watch! 📚
I don't know about everyone else but this video not only gives me great book recommendations but also channel recommendations!! I always check out at least more than 2 of the people you mention, and I think that says a lot about what you do for the booktube community
loveeee kenya, happy to see her here!
I literally have never clicked a kayla video faster! Been waiting a literal YEAR for this one!!!
I’ve been waiting for this!!!
Can I give this video 5 stars? I love the way its done, and I love that you introduce us to new book tubers! Thanks !
watching this after chandler's video from today makes me both laugh and feel bad for her. glad you got so many great reads!! this def made me want to check out on earth we're briefly gorgeous
Life goal of being included in one of these videos is complete! 🥺 I was SO excited to see the other side of night on your IG and now I’m so nervous to hear your thoughts on my rec! 😅😅
OMG IT’S FIVE STARS HOLY VALIDATION 🙌🏼🙌🏼
THE dedication to the videos is amazing!
I’ve been having a tough couple of weeks so this video is just what I needed ❤
Feature film, gotta love it! And thank you for all the creator recs too!! So much to watch now 🥰😍
I love how excited you are about finding new favorites and feeling connected with your fellow booktubers. I found so many new people to follow because of this! Great video. ❤
I love finding new creators from this video every year.
Your crying was making me cry-emotions so palpable
I want to thank you so much for making a video like this. I have a personal goal of only watching youtube videos from my subscribed list (I'm a new subscriber!) and I explicitly don't watch any algorithm recommended videos. I _love_ it when creators recommend or shout out other creators they like because it makes it a lot easier to follow new people :)
imagine how excited i was to wake up and see that this was NEW. i almost passed it thinking it's your one from last year that i've watched approx 100000x. guess i'm not going back to bed any time soon. you're the best, kayla!
making me wanna re-read Black Cake!!! it was my favorite book of 2022 so glad you got around to reading it❤️
I literally cut out a clip by accident of me talking about how I went back and *re-read* portions of the book, and decided to bump it up to a 5 star! It's absolutely worth the re-read and I hope you do!! 🤗💕
Thank you for including me in your video Kayla!!😭🥺 I’m so happy that you loved the book!!!!
On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous is one of my favorite books of all time. I knew you would love it🥹❤️
honestly I live for your long vlogs and I look forward to this one in particular every year!!
The pan in to Thursday Murder Club 😂😂😂😂😂
One of my favorite videos to watch at the beginning of each year, thank you!
Girl, I'm reading The Push right now and have cried multiple times because of the visceral memories of the newborm stage.
Our favorite director is back 🥹
Not me crying just watching you read the Backman. God that book breaks my heart. 😭
KENYA MENTION WE LOVE TO SEE IT! ❤
I can't believe it's another year. I feel like I just watched this video.
It's one of my favorite!
Did I watch the members only extended version of this? Yes
Am I gonna watch this version too to give Kayla the views?! Also yes 🥰❤️
i was just wondering this morning when this video was coming, what a delight
This is my fav. video that you make every year!
it is the best
THIS IS MY FAVOURITE VIDEO OF YOURS. IM DROPPING EVERYTHING RN
i got home from class needing to write an essay and dropped everything to watch this feature length film. most definitely worth it!
Yayyy so glad you loved 2 of my all-time fave books: Know My Name and On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾 And Nothing to See Here has been near the top of my TBR for a while, so this was the final push I needed to pick it up!!
Like many others, when the new year comes around, I look forward to this video so much!
‘Screw all of you’, takes a bit of chocolate. What a vibe ✨
The way I just *screamed* YES out loud to myslef, like a crazy person
Yes!! I immediately put The Other Side of Night on hold. You had me at British. Unlikely Animals and Finna went immediately on my TBR. And I’m saving Know My Name for sometime when I think I can get really angry without punching someone. Also I’m listening to the Backman book and I’m 72 and a grandma so you can imagine how that’s going. I loved this video!! Cheers.
Wow wow wow, I had never seen one of your favorites videos (like this one) and I am blown away. Loved it!! Added so many to my tbr 😍
I absolutely look forward to this series every year!!
this is literally my favourite video i watch every january, i am so happy right now!
I love your long videos and I hope you know your hard work and effort in putting them together is appreciated
Kayla, just know how much I appreciate the work you put into your videos and how long they are! I love listening to you and it is often very calming to me! :)
first video back after a couple years away from booktube.
Oh my god I haven’t even read the book, but I literally have tears streaming down my face watching you cry reading it. I don’t know if that means I should read it or never read it!
This editing!!!!! So good. I’m so excited to read some of your favorites from this.
It made me happy seeing Kenya on the thumbnail!
This is the funnest video of the year, it feels like an Event. I added Finna and The Other Side of Night to my TBR, yay! I'm sad The Honeys wasn't more of a win, I love that book so much, but I'm glad you at least somewhat enjoyed it!
I’m so glad you enjoyed on earth we’re briefly gorgeous, it was my favorite book I read in 2022! I still think of it all the time.
The length of this video is PERFECT
These kinda videos are my favorite and I REALLY appreaciate how much work they are 💜
OMG YES. Been waiting for this one. 🥰🧡
Finna is amazing and if you liked it, you should definitely check out the sequel which is Defekt.
Know My Name by Chanel Miller is one of the best books I've ever read. Period. I've said this time and time again but the book broke me down but built me back up. I absolutely love her and this book and I recommend it all the time albeit cautiously because it can just be so triggering.
YAY for so many 5 star reads through this!
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Omg yessss, I was looking forward to this video since January 1st 😂
An hour long video of book reviews and vlog whilst I do uni work, yes please!
Love this annual video! And checking out all the booktubers and bookstagrammers now!
New follower so this is my first time watching this video type from you, and I love that you keep it honest even though they’re taken from someone’s favorites lists
I read The Push when I was pregnant with my son, and loved it but, it would be interesting to see if I would love it as much now if I were to reread it 😅
Thank you for including me in this video! And thank you for all the amazing creator recommendations; so many channels I’m excited to watch now.
Severance is going straight to my tbr. I enjoyed Leave the World Behind, and would love to read more books like it 💕
MY FAVORITE VIDEO OF THE YEAR. period. I got out a notebook to watch this. Thank you Kayla. ❤🎉
Legitimately been waiting for this all month 😭
i love your videos! The editing and time and love you put into your videos are astounding! Lots of love X
Thank you so much for including me! Loved this lineup 💕💕💕
Was really looking forward to this upload! In the spirit of reading favourites, I just finished Bunny. Wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did but it ended up being 5/5.
And every morning is my all time favorite. It’s so beautiful
came here after seeing astoldbykenya's story and wow, you're so cool. the effort! the production! i love this
the time has come! will be enjoying this as a "before going to sleep" treat
Your editing is top tier!! I’ve been looking forward to this video & it was so fun!!
Your first update for Mary is how I'm feeling about How to Sell a Haunted House. There was a perfect opportunity to end the book, but then there's 100 more pages. 🙈
The effort that you put into this video is astounding!
Definitely going to pick up Nothing to See Here after hearing you compare it to The House in the Cerulean Sea! Thanks for the recommendation!
It's so cool to see you include small booktubers with less than 1000 subscribers! It's a great way to boost other creators on your platform and it shows that it's truly about the taste in books for you and not networking witht the same people over and over! Loving a democratic queen!
My excitement when you pulled out Thursday Murder club is unparalleled!! I know I've commented this before, but I have such a strong feeling you'll love (or at least really like) it
NOOOOOOOOOO 😭well at least now I can rest easy knowing that you tried
The faces during the end of The Push 🤣
I really love the effort you put into these videos!!!🫶
The Honeys audiobook won an honor award today. I’m a wimp with scary things but I kind of want to try it out. Know my name is going on my TBR for sure.
THANK YOU!! the ending of the push was a cop out imo
Lol I love your reaction to the push 😂😂😂
Omg I did not expect to see Kenya here, love her sm!
This is exactly what I needed right now, thank you!!!!
I’d love to see you do this video again but with booktokers at the end of the year. There’s so many booktokers I love that aren’t on booktube or bookstagram ❤
Wow! So many great reads! I will definitely add a lot of these to my TBR.
Ahh so happy to finally hear your thoughts on Nothing to See Here! I saw an Instagram post you made a few weeks ago that included that book, then like a week later I randomly came across it in a thrift store and was like 👀 I recognize that cover. I said screw it and just bought it without even reading the synopsis. SO glad I did because I loved it!!! Your influence continues to be impeccable 🔥
Oh my goshhh. The week has peaked already! 💗