Raina was interested in your books, or so I thought. She wanted those treats! What a love she is! I liked your review and thank you for the info! I have read a few of them and have a few of those on my shelf. ❤
I am looking to read from your list. Just will say, for the last three winters I have binge read the Beartown series and one year read all three twice! It is such a strong story. Thanks for your recommendations.
@lyndajohnson7190 thanks! I hope you enjoy the books - "Beartown" seems to be one of those books that everyone likes. I'm so glad I got a chance to read it this year.
Thank you! She really is the best! I've had a lot of dogs in my life - all were different, all were loved. But this little girl has stolen my heart! She's as sweet as she looks - everyone LOVES her!
It's good to see you, Reney, with your co-host. :) Bridge to Terabithia. I made the mistake of reading it my first year of teaching (fifth grade). I hadn't read it before and when I got to the end I started weeping in front of my students. But it was a good thing for them to see how books can effect us. Good memories! Wishing you and your family a very blessed 2025! :)
Loved your selections for your 2024 favorites. The Giver is fabulous and you will enjoy the others in the series equally, I’m sure. Bridge to Terabetha was popular with my daughters and I when it first came out. It’s a beautiful, heart-wrenching story. The Women is sitting on my TBR shelf right now. Oh, and I also agree with you about Bel Canto. I just have difficulty getting into the Patchett books I’ve attempted though one of my dear friends absolutely loves her. A thumbs up to you for reading so many banned books! Have a happy new reading year!
@susan3037 yes, I should have mentioned that! I read 18 banned books, in all - fell a little short of the goal of 24, but still - I'm proud of my reviews and discussions about all of them and the variety of those I read. Will I do 25 in 25? Let's see!
Terrific video, Reney. You've had a great reading year. I have to tell you that I did laugh out loud when you mentioned Bel Canto--especially when you said you meant to take it to the little free library and you forgot to bring it with you. It's as though you're never going to be able to get rid of that book. But seriously, you did read so many really wonderful books, and you did such a phenomenal job of reading banned books too. Raina absolutely seems to have had a good year too. She's such a great co-host. Here's to a healthy and peaceful 2025!
@@BookChatWithPat8668 Honestly, that book haunts me! LOL! Isn't it crazy that most of my favorite books are the banned ones!? If you're going to take away books, I guess you just start with the BEST ones! I hope you have a wonderful New Year, too. I'm going to take a tip from Mr Roger's and look for the helpers!
You definitely had an awesome year 🤩 I didn't see Bridge to Terabithia on your channel because I don't think I was around in January, but I'll be checking your video on it. I totally forgot about that book but I remember really loving it as a kid, even with the tragic ending. I might have to add it onto my TBR, and get around to it! 100% agree that Beartown to be recommended. I didn't expect to enjoy it so much, and I didn't expect for him to be able to write such an intense story surrounding a small town & hockey. Lots of awesome recommendations, I definitely added Bridge to Terabithia & To Kill a Mockingbird into my TBR for the future ✨ I love the recap for Raina as well 😂 Happy New Year!
@itsmimiduong Happy New Year! I didn't know much about "Bridge to Terabithia" before reading it. I was quite pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it! Happy reading!
I have read To Kill a Mockingbird several times but it's been a number of years since I have done so. I'll have to give it another re-read! I'm so glad you enjoyed Beartown. I loved that one. I just started reading the last in the series!
I really loved TKAM - but, one warning - the first 30 - 35 pages are kind of boring. It's not just me, lots of people have said it. Later in the book, you realize why you had to know so much about her neighborhood. Beartown is so well-written and such amazing characters. Everyone seems to find to like in that story.
I love your co-host. To Kill a Mockingbird is my all time favorite book. I first read it in high school and have read it multiple times since high school.
New viewer and really enjoyed this! About 10 years ago or so I ran a book club for young girls and we read many of those ‘banned books’! I can’t imagine children and adults not having access to such amazing stories and ideas!
@SandyTCF Welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Yes, it's important for young people to "see" themselves in books. I can't understand the bans. These books are chronicles of real issues and dilemmas that people are grappling with every day. Difficult as it may be to face them, the stories need to be told.
@ agree! My group started off ranging from 6-9 years old. The depth of discussions we had was amazing. Sometimes the parents/guardians joined but they had to let the kids speak first. It was interesting when parents were concerned with the content the kids got it! and had profound insights. Instead of banning some of these books so much can be learned by having frank discussions about some of the topics that are problematic!
This whole book banning business in the US is heartbreaking, so mind-boggling, bewildering... A fantastic review video, Reney, very enjoyable, clever to combine least favourites with most favourites, added some spice. A very fun video to watch - thank you.
What a list! I agree with you about The Women, The Giver and The Nickelodeon Boys. I read Bel Canto for Bookclub and really liked it. It shouldn’t have worked for me, must have been the perfect time for me to read it. Have you read The Power of One? One of my all time favs. Your cohost really does a great job 😊
@@paperpagespossibilities It's so good! You can get the books separately or all together in one book. I may have to sponsor a "series month" (or two) where we all read further into series that we started, but never finished!
Hi Renee, I can’t believe Anne Frank diary of a young girl was banned! But then I don’t understand banning in general. Wishing you a happy and healthy new year with Reina. Aloha.
Great list! You know I agree on Beartown! To kill a mockingbird is on my 2025 tbr, and I would like to read the Nickel boys at some point. And a couple more from this list as well. Very dark topics though, so not all in one go! 😊
@perfectlyimperfectcrafts3615 That one called to me and I'm glad I answered. I knew nothing about it before I read it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I read Bridge to Terabithia in 5th grade and it's still one of my all time favorites. I should probably read it again next year. We have a couple of the same books in our top list. At least I think we do. I haven't made up my mind completely what will be on my list.
@@KellyLovesBooksandMovies I was a little surprised by how much I enjoyed that book. It's difficult for people explain what that story is really about. I'm not that surprised that have some of our top books in common. It just shows what great books they are!
Yes! Definitely! The majority of the banned books I read are powerful, thoughtful books that really shine a light on an important topic. In doing so, they draw attention to themselves, and someone finds a way to become offended by them.
Great reading year! Books should never be banned. If a parent has a problem with a book then maybe they should sit down and discuss it with their child. I’ve read the first three books in The Giver series didn’t know there was a fourth. Will have to find it before the end of the year.
Some interesting books to add to my TBR pile. I can't believe so many books are banned. I'm not aware of banned books in Scotland (maybe Mein Kampf, not sure)
Great question! It depends on the book, of course, as well as the locality - such as state, county, city, etc... generally, they are banned from schools or school libraries. The American Library Association and PEN America both have lots of information and lists of the most often banned or challenged books throughout the USA.
What do you mean? It doesn't matter... It absolutely matters how many books you reading a year..😂😂😂 76 way to go! I'm not going to lie. I'm not going to lie. I'm not going to lie. I was really hoping that the sister's Brothers made it to your top 10 list😢 Great year of booktube I look forward to 2025🎉🎉🎉
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OMG! Your dog is so funny! I could watch her watch me all day. 😂❤️🥰
@@lorigongaware4981 she has a "stare down" like no dog I've ever seen. LOL!
I love your dog! He is so attentive and such a cutie pie. ❤
Yes, that's Raina. She's my Princess Co-Host, but really....she's only there for the snacks! Thanks for watching and commenting!
What a great video and co host!!
Thank you! It's really her channel, I just work the camera! LOL! I see a cute doggie on your logo, too!
Raina was interested in your books, or so I thought. She wanted those treats! What a love she is! I liked your review and thank you for the info! I have read a few of them and have a few of those on my shelf. ❤
Awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Raina’s eyes are just glued to you the whole time! Puppy dog eyes… 👀
Raina is my favorite dogtuber! 🐕
YES!!!! DOG Tube! I LOVE that!
So glad your channel popped up in my feed. This was a fun video!
@@GinaStanyerBooks thank you!
I am looking to read from your list. Just will say, for the last three winters I have binge read the Beartown series and one year read all three twice! It is such a strong story. Thanks for your recommendations.
@lyndajohnson7190 thanks! I hope you enjoy the books - "Beartown" seems to be one of those books that everyone likes. I'm so glad I got a chance to read it this year.
A great year for you and Raina! I'm glad you had so much you enjoyed. I'm with you on The Diary of a Young Girl. So moving, so powerful.
I just LOVED reading and reviewing that book. It was a great year for reading, but 2025 will be even BETTER!
Happy new year!!
@@BeyondBooks-wt5il Happy New Year 😀
Your channel is my favorite! Thanks for making the year great!
That is SO kind of you to say!
I'm glad you had a good reading year. And glad Raina had a good reading year
@@stuartgriffin1001 LOL! Thanks! I decided that almost every episode needs a Raina Report because everyone always asks what she's been up to!
Your sweet pup is so sweet.
Thank you! She really is the best! I've had a lot of dogs in my life - all were different, all were loved. But this little girl has stolen my heart! She's as sweet as she looks - everyone LOVES her!
It's good to see you, Reney, with your co-host. :)
Bridge to Terabithia. I made the mistake of reading it my first year of teaching (fifth grade). I hadn't read it before and when I got to the end I started weeping in front of my students. But it was a good thing for them to see how books can effect us. Good memories!
Wishing you and your family a very blessed 2025! :)
OMG! A school day they will always remember! And so will you! What a great role model you are!😊
Love Bridge to Terabithia!
Loved your selections for your 2024 favorites. The Giver is fabulous and you will enjoy the others in the series equally, I’m sure. Bridge to Terabetha was popular with my daughters and I when it first came out. It’s a beautiful, heart-wrenching story. The Women is sitting on my TBR shelf right now. Oh, and I also agree with you about Bel Canto. I just have difficulty getting into the Patchett books I’ve attempted though one of my dear friends absolutely loves her. A thumbs up to you for reading so many banned books! Have a happy new reading year!
@susan3037 yes, I should have mentioned that! I read 18 banned books, in all - fell a little short of the goal of 24, but still - I'm proud of my reviews and discussions about all of them and the variety of those I read. Will I do 25 in 25? Let's see!
@@BeyondBooks-wt5il I love it! Good luck with 25 for 25! I’ll be watching for the reviews!😉
What a great year you’ve had. Love your selections. Happy 2025 reading to you 😊
@@RaynorReadsStuff yes, you too! Happy Bookish Nrw Year!
Terrific video, Reney. You've had a great reading year. I have to tell you that I did laugh out loud when you mentioned Bel Canto--especially when you said you meant to take it to the little free library and you forgot to bring it with you. It's as though you're never going to be able to get rid of that book. But seriously, you did read so many really wonderful books, and you did such a phenomenal job of reading banned books too. Raina absolutely seems to have had a good year too. She's such a great co-host. Here's to a healthy and peaceful 2025!
@@BookChatWithPat8668 Honestly, that book haunts me! LOL! Isn't it crazy that most of my favorite books are the banned ones!? If you're going to take away books, I guess you just start with the BEST ones! I hope you have a wonderful New Year, too. I'm going to take a tip from Mr Roger's and look for the helpers!
@@BeyondBooks-wt5il Excellent advice, my friend.
I can't even comprehend all these books being banned .To Kill A mockingbird is my all time favorite book!😕❤️
You definitely had an awesome year 🤩 I didn't see Bridge to Terabithia on your channel because I don't think I was around in January, but I'll be checking your video on it. I totally forgot about that book but I remember really loving it as a kid, even with the tragic ending. I might have to add it onto my TBR, and get around to it! 100% agree that Beartown to be recommended. I didn't expect to enjoy it so much, and I didn't expect for him to be able to write such an intense story surrounding a small town & hockey. Lots of awesome recommendations, I definitely added Bridge to Terabithia & To Kill a Mockingbird into my TBR for the future ✨ I love the recap for Raina as well 😂 Happy New Year!
@itsmimiduong Happy New Year! I didn't know much about "Bridge to Terabithia" before reading it. I was quite pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it! Happy reading!
I have read To Kill a Mockingbird several times but it's been a number of years since I have done so. I'll have to give it another re-read! I'm so glad you enjoyed Beartown. I loved that one. I just started reading the last in the series!
I really loved TKAM - but, one warning - the first 30 - 35 pages are kind of boring. It's not just me, lots of people have said it. Later in the book, you realize why you had to know so much about her neighborhood. Beartown is so well-written and such amazing characters. Everyone seems to find to like in that story.
Interesting selection of books, a lot of banned books in there. I've added The Bluest Eye to my want to read list (I have read Beloved).
Thanks for watching and commenting! Happy Reading!
I love your co-host. To Kill a Mockingbird is my all time favorite book. I first read it in high school and have read it multiple times since high school.
@@nicolespivey9521 I just loved it!
New viewer and really enjoyed this! About 10 years ago or so I ran a book club for young girls and we read many of those ‘banned books’! I can’t imagine children and adults not having access to such amazing stories and ideas!
@SandyTCF Welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! Yes, it's important for young people to "see" themselves in books. I can't understand the bans. These books are chronicles of real issues and dilemmas that people are grappling with every day. Difficult as it may be to face them, the stories need to be told.
@ agree! My group started off ranging from 6-9 years old. The depth of discussions we had was amazing. Sometimes the parents/guardians joined but they had to let the kids speak first. It was interesting when parents were concerned with the content the kids got it! and had profound insights. Instead of banning some of these books so much can be learned by having frank discussions about some of the topics that are problematic!
Oh how I love Bridge to Terabithia. When I taught 6th grade, we did it as a novel study every year.
@@LorettaNance it is a GEM!
This whole book banning business in the US is heartbreaking, so mind-boggling, bewildering... A fantastic review video, Reney, very enjoyable, clever to combine least favourites with most favourites, added some spice. A very fun video to watch - thank you.
@@apoetreadstowrite thanks, Phillip! Always a joy to hear from you! I hope your reading is going well!
Book banning in Florida gave instructions on how to have homosexual sex. This was available to children.
If you’re interested, I would recommend The Summer of my German Soldier. It’s an older book so you may have already read it.
@@booksoffthebeatenpath I have not read that! I'm going to put it on my TBR- THANKS!
Summer of my German Soldier is a fantastic read! There is a sequel but it doesn’t really live up to the original.
@susan3037 thanks for the recommendation!
What a list! I agree with you about The Women, The Giver and The Nickelodeon Boys. I read Bel Canto for Bookclub and really liked it. It shouldn’t have worked for me, must have been the perfect time for me to read it.
Have you read The Power of One? One of my all time favs.
Your cohost really does a great job 😊
@@Georgesmomsu The Power of One just went on my TBR. THANKS!
I own Bel Canto. Not sure if I want to try it now. 😊
I know some who loved it and some who DNF'd it. It's just a different book than I had thought and it moved somewhat slowly.
Love this and you yourself are lovely
@@mizkcreations ty! I'm glad you like my channel
It's been ages since I read The Giver, I didn't even realize it was a series. Something I will have to look into next year. Happy New Year!
@@paperpagespossibilities It's so good! You can get the books separately or all together in one book. I may have to sponsor a "series month" (or two) where we all read further into series that we started, but never finished!
Hi Renee, I can’t believe Anne Frank diary of a young girl was banned! But then I don’t understand banning in general.
Wishing you a happy and healthy new year with Reina. Aloha.
@@MarilynMayaMendoza Aloha! Happy New Year!
Hi MMM!
Great list! You know I agree on Beartown! To kill a mockingbird is on my 2025 tbr, and I would like to read the Nickel boys at some point. And a couple more from this list as well. Very dark topics though, so not all in one go! 😊
@@ellenmadebookclub gotta pace yourself on the "darker" ones. Oh, so worth it, tho ...
The giver and the rest of the series is one of my favorites
@perfectlyimperfectcrafts3615 That one called to me and I'm glad I answered. I knew nothing about it before I read it. Thanks for watching and commenting.
i loved Bel Canto
This may sound a little weird, but I LOVE when someone likes a book that I didn't. Thanks for commenting.
I read Bridge to Terabithia in 5th grade and it's still one of my all time favorites. I should probably read it again next year. We have a couple of the same books in our top list. At least I think we do. I haven't made up my mind completely what will be on my list.
@@KellyLovesBooksandMovies I was a little surprised by how much I enjoyed that book. It's difficult for people explain what that story is really about. I'm not that surprised that have some of our top books in common. It just shows what great books they are!
Just found you! I’m curious if more of your faves were banned because they go deeper and ask bigger questions than others.
Yes! Definitely! The majority of the banned books I read are powerful, thoughtful books that really shine a light on an important topic. In doing so, they draw attention to themselves, and someone finds a way to become offended by them.
Great reading year!
Books should never be banned. If a parent has a problem with a book then maybe they should sit down and discuss it with their child.
I’ve read the first three books in The Giver series didn’t know there was a fourth. Will have to find it before the end of the year.
Some interesting books to add to my TBR pile. I can't believe so many books are banned. I'm not aware of banned books in Scotland (maybe Mein Kampf, not sure)
It's crazy!
Great list. Who is banning these books and why and banning them from who
Great question! It depends on the book, of course, as well as the locality - such as state, county, city, etc... generally, they are banned from schools or school libraries. The American Library Association and PEN America both have lots of information and lists of the most often banned or challenged books throughout the USA.
Thank you for responding. Very interesting
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What do you mean? It doesn't matter... It absolutely matters how many books you reading a year..😂😂😂 76 way to go! I'm not going to lie. I'm not going to lie. I'm not going to lie. I was really hoping that the sister's Brothers made it to your top 10 list😢 Great year of booktube I look forward to 2025🎉🎉🎉
"Sisters Brothers" was VERY close to making the list. As was "Remarkably Bright Creatures" 😊