there's just something magical about hannah and her voice that SHE MAKES ME READ EVERY BOOK SHE RECOMMENDS.

@AClockworkReader

2 жыл бұрын

🥺💖

@nannanya579

2 жыл бұрын

right???

@vanesrak

2 жыл бұрын

Obviously she is using magic

@JenKMusic01

2 жыл бұрын

Same tho!! Glad I'm not the only one who feels that! XD

@alexinaaron1022

2 жыл бұрын

when hannah tells me it’s so good, i believe her

Another tip to get yourself out of a reading slump : watch one of Hannah's recommendation videos. Her amazing recs and soothing voice will most definitely compel you to read something. This is a tried and tested method which works every time

@AClockworkReader

2 жыл бұрын

🥺🥺🥺

@alexsteel6034

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly 💯...It got me out of one.

@mariakara2419

2 жыл бұрын

HAHA YESSSS

@taliw7736

2 жыл бұрын

@@AClockworkReader truly inspiring!

@whydoweneedahandlehun

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I exactly do!!

I sent my friend one of your tiktoks and she was like "omg I thought that was you for a second" and it literally was the best compliment I've ever received

@AClockworkReader

2 жыл бұрын

💖😭

the House in the Cerulean Sea really is the most heart-warming book that gives you all the fuzzy feels 🥺🥺

@kayel_dom

2 жыл бұрын

+ the lgbt representation! 💓🌈

@kayel_dom

2 жыл бұрын

okay i just found out abt the controversies surrounding the book. TJ Klune actually used the cultural genocide against indigenous children that occured in the 60s in Canada as his book's inspiration. The book still is a great read but i thought that people should know more about the issue that still continues to affect indigenous people.

@naomiodeyemi3768

2 жыл бұрын

YOU NEED to read bear otter and the kid by TJ Klune (same author as Cerulean sea) the whole series is amazing

@oliverharris60

2 жыл бұрын

That doesn’t make it controversial. He based it off discrimination and genocide, that’s not a bad or controversial thing?

@jonesjermaine4387

2 жыл бұрын

Cool, I've been reading Tropic of Cancer except I like to pretend the character Van Norden is like a Bailey Jay, mite write my own book think I'll call it "Beyond the Valley of Penises"

I used to be such a huge reader, but college and job stress killed it. Last week one of my friends was asking for book recommendations and I started going though a mental list of all the books I used to love. And then I had a stupid idea to write down a list of all the books that had an impact on my life. That was a huge trip down memory lane. I discovered that nearly every book I ever read is a part of me. I might have hated the character, disliked writing style, or straight up discarded books, but they're still a part of me. My personally is a hodge podge of my favorite characters. Now I'm trying to get back into what I love and just looking for some good reads.

@sunflower.2222

7 ай бұрын

"All the books I read are a part of me" such a beautiful line you said 😭💕

Hannah literally just tells a book, and I add it to my WISHLIST. Her recs are an auto-buy for me!

The fact that even KZread knows I’m in a reading slump…😭

I watched this video back in late September and picked up “The Starless Sea” per your recommendation and I just finished it last night. It is one of the best books I’ve ever read and I thank you so much for recommending it, I don’t think I’ll find anything as magical again. It changed my perspective on so many things! Happy new year!

4:06 the house in the cerulean sea 5:13 the weight of feathers 7:00 the shadow of the wind 8:30 the starless sea 11:35 daisy jones and the six 13:17 sadie by courtney summers 14:40 no matter the wreckage 15:25 the poet x 17:00 everyone is an alien when you're an alien too 18:30 the prince and the dressmaker 20:08 persepolis 21:35 in the dream house

@srishtikapoor1877

2 жыл бұрын

Tysm😍

@bl-nana4924

2 жыл бұрын

د

@veganmomma24b21

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@diormilk9977

2 жыл бұрын

cerulean**

@cipensagiada2667

2 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much! 🤩

I'm slowly getting out of a reading slump but these recommendations are perfect. Thank you Hannah 😘😘😘😘😘

Her videos always feels like home and are soo calming ❤

@AClockworkReader

2 жыл бұрын

🥺🥲💓

I'm in such a lengthy reading slump that I'm starting to doubt myself - was I really into reading? What happened? WHY can't I read?! It has been SO long! I love reading, and I want to read! I'm just tired :( I wish to go back to the time when it wasn't so difficult. I hope this helps. Thanks Hannah

@cozygurl2905

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@nimishamaheshwari5687

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my god same...i used to read sooo much but now even if i want to read I'm just not able to, i start a good book but end up ending just one page. Hope this helps🤞

@pennyportolese6064

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@whydoineedanameiwillneverp7790

2 жыл бұрын

Personally, my lengthy reading slump (lasted a couple of years) was due to being in a terrible place mentally. Most of the time I just couldn't muster up the energy to do any reading; and when I could, I would abandon the book at the first indication of a challenge for the protagonist. I just didn't have the mental energy to work through *any* sorta conflict/challenge, even the fictional ones. But once my mental health improved, I went right back to reading ... Personally, it helped me to give up my obsession with reading for a bit - I just accepted "yeah, I was a bookworm, I no longer am, and that's okay". I started listening to a lot of podcasts to fill my time and cut myself some slack about not reading.

@BeatrizGarcia-eo9hd

2 жыл бұрын

I stopped reading for 6 years. I went from devouring 2 books a week to completely forgetting that reading was a hobby. The break coincided with university entrance exams, the university itself and the job search. Over the years I have been noticing that when my life undergoes important changes it's impossible for me to sit for hours and escape reading. I have come to the conclusion that when there're vital changes that affect my life, my mind feels the need to dedicate its effort and energy to adapt to the situation, because it is instinctive. The insecurity and uncertainty that changes produce, makes me unable to concentrate for hours on something that apparently isn't of vital importance. I don't know if it will be your case, but if it is, rest assured that when life calms down you will read again, because if it's something you like to do, you will find yourself returning to it eventually. There is no need to force it, maybe your attention is just focused in something that requires all your attention.

I've heard so much about The House at the Cerulean Sea but never actually considered reading it until I've heard you speak about it. You really have a gift for this, I literally always leave your videos with my TBR so much longer than before.

I'm a huge fan. I've been in a reading slump for about a month now, but I'm off to the book store now that I have watched this. Thank you, Hannah. I admire you a lot and I rarely miss your videos.

i agree with the first tip! sometimes we need a break and do other things for a while 🥺💗 thank u for this and the recs, hannah! 🥰

This video couldn’t have come at a more perfect time! 🙏🏻. But also just watching bookish videos helps me a lot to want to read more and get out of that slump

@AClockworkReader

2 жыл бұрын

🥺💕

I usually read 2-3 books and always fall into a slump for a few weeks. I did finally start listening to the audiobook for The Great Alone this week and am really enjoying it. I crochet 99% of the time so I’m grateful for audiobooks 😊

I have literally just been searching "Books to get you out of a reading slump" and this video is perfect! Hannah has done it again and given us a brilliant video!

I found Daisy Jones & the Six in a little book library in my neighborhood, I’m so excited to read it now!

YOU are the only thing that could get me out of my reading slump. I really like your videos they're so motivating 💖

This couldn't have come at a better time Hannah! I'm waiting patiently to fly to see my father in Asia because travel restrictions suck so the days just seem endless and I can't settle with any book....this is much appreciated ❤

@AClockworkReader

2 жыл бұрын

hope you get to see him soon 💛

@ineedtoreadmorebooks6432

2 жыл бұрын

@@AClockworkReader aww thank you so much, I'm praying on it 🙏 ❤

Your message in the beginning of the video came at the perfect time for me, because I feel like I’ve forced myself to read so much lately that I’m enjoying it less - so I’m now realizing that I probably should take a short break or just slow down a bit.

I’ve had such trouble with reading lately due to my thyroid giving me such terrible anxiety and depression. I’m starting to do a little better, but I’m really really REALLY grateful for this video! Thank you, Hannah for posting such honest videos and always being such a calming presence here. 💜

the way you pitch books is so good! def picking up the starless sea after the video

i haven’t finished a book in about a month 😭 so this is very needed 😩

@AClockworkReader

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you’re able to finish one soon!! 💓

@emiliadipari2731

2 жыл бұрын

@@AClockworkReader thank you ! so do i lol ! i think daisy jones is next as i loved sadie so much it was great

I had The Starless Sea on my tbr pile for like months. Guess I'll give it a go. All thanks to you, Hannah! I love youu 💞

i'm currently in a reading slump and have actually been wanting to read the starless sea, and here's my sign to do so!! thank you for your recommendations, hannah, you're the best :D

I need this as I am currently in my worst reading slump yet. Thank you Hannah! 😊

The Shadow of the Wind is the book that got me into reading and it's hands down my favourite book ever! Highly recommend

I've been in a two-year reading slump. I'm pretty sure Shadow of the Wind was somewhat responsible for the slump, but I love the way you talk about the books you love! The aliebn graphic novel is one of my favourites though, so cute and precious.

Hannah, your voice is so soothing. I’ve read a few of these books you recommend in this video and this is such a great list.

Salt to the sea was the only book that could get me out of my slump and I LOVE the book so much it finally got me to explore and read more books.

how did you know i needed this video???? I just came across a heartbreaking spoiler for Crooked kingdom and cannot bring myself to read it and hence in a reading slump since a week. just started listening to sadie and hopefully I can fall in love with another book AND bring myself to read Crooked kingdom as well. your videos are therapeutic from your voice alone tysm for posting

Also The Silent Patient! I haven’t read in YEARS but I literally read this book in THREE DAYS - I read 100(ish) pages the first two days and then read 120 pages the third day. I could not put it down. Yes, I do have a lot of free time.

@m.g7548

2 жыл бұрын

i read this in one day, i agree sm !!

@cpagoals

2 жыл бұрын

I liked that book, I've heard a lot of people say they saw the ending coming a mile away but I was totally blind sided and I enjoyed it a lot. I think I read it in a day.

yes! i read the house in the cerulean sea because you recced it earlier this year and it’s what got me out of my reading slump this summer! and it’s now one of my favorite books😅 thanks for these recs!

@Godwinpounds4333

2 жыл бұрын

Hello dear, how are you doing?

thank u hannah for posting this right when i’m in a reading slump ❤️❤️❤️ love u and ur content

Another non-fiction book I can recommend is Know My Name by Chanel Miller. It's written so that even non native english speakers (aka me) can understand it easily while it's also written beautifully and with so much heart. Her story is very hard to read about but also you won't be able to put it down ♡ And a graphic novel that has a lot of depth and character even in its first volume is Saga by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples.

This video came at the perfect time. My depressive episode that I’m currently in is killing me and causing a major reading slump and I’m so anxious bc my first semester of college starts in 6 days. Some of these books are sitting on my shelves so I’m totally going to pick them up❤️❤️

@teabubbles4ever

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Isabella, I am sending you so much love! 🦋✨ be gentle with yourself wherever you can. // I'm wishing you the best in your first semester! :3

@teabubbles4ever

2 жыл бұрын

I can also leave you my email if you would like to chat!!! Although even if you do want to, but are unable to, I get it too!!! Depression often makes people withdraw socially (in addition to everything feeling like it takes so much energy to do).

hi, hannah! i'm not really one for the comments but i just want to say that the books you've recommended through years have made me love reading even more, and helped me get out of terrible slumps. some of my all-time favorites, i only picked up the first time because of your videos and i couldn't be more grateful enough. thank you for sharing us not only the books you love, but also the reasons why you love them and the impact it had on you. it's not only that, but the way you poignantly put and express it into words, makes me even appreciate these books more and realize how lovely it is to read. thank you very much! xoxo

I appreciate how devoted you are to get me out of my reading slump

I’m slowly getting out of my six month reading slump and Persepolis helped! I’m also reading Heartstopper vol.1 and The Picture of Dorian Gray

I would recommend “Fun Home” by Alison Bechdel, it’s also a graphic novel autobiography! Highly recommend it 💕

I’ve recently read Chain of Gold and Chain of Iron back-to-back, and OH MY GOD your Chain of Iron reading vlog was like looking into my mind when reading it! I cannot wait for Chain of Thorns. Love your videos! :) And I have preordered your reading journal - can’t wait for that either! 💙

The house in the cerulean sea did help me out a reading slump, and u are the one who recommended it to me ^^ I started reading more books thanks to you, love youuuuuuu

The way you describe the books makes me fall in love with them , way before i even read them❤❤

@AClockworkReader

2 жыл бұрын

☺️💕

@georgiawardle618

2 жыл бұрын

@@AClockworkReader I second that! I was in love with The Night Circus before I even read it!

Becuz of you I actually came out of a reading slump.. Last year I didn't read anything... & this year cuz of you.. I've read almost 8 books which is remarkable for me.. 😄😄

@AClockworkReader

2 жыл бұрын

that’s amazing!!! 💓

I just want to thank you for the fact that your channel is the first place I heard about six of crows. The Grisha books are the best works of art I have ever come in contact with, brought me out of a dark place and are so much more than books to me

I don’t know how you showed up on my recommended list but I’m so glad you did! You remind me (and you’ve probably heard it before) of Reading Rainbow book reviews! I remember being on one of the shows as a kid- this brings back so many memories! I’ve been sitting on so many audible credits- thank you for the list!

Classic Hannah blessing us with her beauty, her voice and her incredible taste in books. Never lose your magic 💖💖💖 You go girl !! Edit : Wow so much likes o_o ! You guys are so sweet thank you so much 💖

@AClockworkReader

2 жыл бұрын

🥺💓 you’re so sweet

I'm surprised that you didn't have short story collections as a category. Great to get out of a reading slump for the same reasons as poetry but, more accessible.

The house in the cerulean is soooo heartwarming!!!! Who knew we could cry over buttons😭

i read in the dream house a few weeks ago on your recommendation and oh my god i devoured that book!! it’s so interesting how she looks at her experience through so many different lenses. loved it so much thank u!!

I love how everyone has such different tastes! The Starless Sea took me a month to read and put me in one of the biggest reading slumps of my life!! The only reason I finished it was because I bought it full price and felt guilty dnfing

@christinac.6116

2 жыл бұрын

Same. I just hated it, unfortunately. Then it made me re-think my affection for The Night Circus. ☹️

@anitas5817

2 жыл бұрын

I hated The Night Circus (I was the only one in my group) so I’m sure I would agree with you.

I LOVED Daisy Jones and the Six! I read the physical copy and then listened to the audio book right after I finished reading it😂 it did put me into a bit of a reading slump just because that story felt so real and I wanted more. So I waited to read anything until I could get my hands on another Taylor Jenkins Reid book, which was Evelyn Hugo, and it had the same effect on me😂

some of these books actually did help me massively to get out of a reading slump!! thank you so much for this video!

It feels like this video was made for me 💗 yesterday i had planned to listen to an audiobook but i wasn’t really in the mood to read another book. And a part of me was saying that I shouldn’t push myself to read but another part of me was saying that I should take advantage of the free time I still have since uni is starting. And today I find that hannah has blessed me with another video 💗💗💗 legit just made my day better ✨

The shadow of the wind is my all time favorite book too!! After read this, I collected all of Zafon's books. It's so sad that I can't read his new novel anymore😭

A book about books recommendation: the dictionary of lost words by pip williams. A fictional retelling (with historically accurate details) of the making of the Oxford dictionary. It quickly became one of my favorite all time books. You’ve got a look into the English language, classism, feminism, romance, sexism. It was so well done!

You are the only person I haven't skipped the commercial for! You speak very well and I like your choices of glasses!

I read Sadie sometime early this year and WOW.. I was completly blown away because it is so captivating. I finished it in the middle of the night because I couldn't stop reading

When I read The Night Circus it actually put me into a reading slump because it was not for me at all. And so Starless Sea was not even on my radar. But after your description of the book, I think I should put it on my TBR

@ravenandrews1669

2 жыл бұрын

same here 🙌

@berenicethegirl

2 жыл бұрын

Oopsie I LOVE the Night Circus but I dnf'dTye Starless Sea 😭

@mirandamayo2987

2 жыл бұрын

They're very different!! I liked The Starless Sea more

@ariannawestley

2 жыл бұрын

I DNF’d The Night Circus the first time I tried reading it. But I just finished the audiobook and almost DNF’d it again. It got better by the end but I feel like it didn’t really wrap anything up & just left more questions.

@chrissyplanteater2892

2 жыл бұрын

My husband read the night circus and put me off 😲

It's like every time Hannah recommends books, I just have to start practising how I'm gonna apologise to my bank account, Also, I just love your voice Hannah, you should narrate audiobooks!! You sound and look like an absolute QUEEN!!

@AClockworkReader

2 жыл бұрын

i'm sorry to your bank account 😭💕

@Lalabooey

2 жыл бұрын

get a library card! you save so much money and they usually have most books available. it’s worth it 😊

The first thing I thought of when I played this video was how much I liked your glasses. They’re so fitting and pretty, I love round and big square frames on people.

i just love how you hold up the books the whole time!

Shadow and Bone got me out of a slump I didn't even know I was in. I'm so addicted to reading again! Just bought The Starless Sea too :)

Rereading some of my favorite books has definitely helped me in the past so that is a great piece of advise. Also - I've never heard of The Weight of Feathers and I am very intrigued! ;)

Hey! Love your videos so much!! I am right now feeeling loads of anxiety and stress and your videos help so much! Best self care and you posted exactly when I needed your videos! Also I have been long in a reading slump, so thank you 💗.

Ahhhh Hannah I was just binge watching your videos this morning and then you uploaded!!!!! I’ve added every book to my TBR so I’m excited I’ve never tried a graphic novel before but I trust you!!!!!! I love you! Hope your well ❤️

I’ve been in a reading slump and then I found BookTube! I didn’t know it existed. I’m so excited about reading again. 😁

Hannah u know perfect timing.. I hv been in a reading slump for a longg time and this video is gonna help me soo much

@AClockworkReader

2 жыл бұрын

💛💛💛 I hope it does!

@aakanshagupta545

2 жыл бұрын

@@AClockworkReader omggg u replied 🥺

Your bookshelf is literally fantastical 😍

Everytime I listen to you talk about a book, makes me want to read one. Ahhh your passion is just ,,, wow you are magical!!

What helped me getting me out of my reading slump this summer was reading extraordinary real life survival stories. I just can't stop reading whenever I get to one of these books because its so fascinating. For example "Jungle" by Yossi Ghinsberg, he survivad in the amazonas all by himself in extreme conditions and there are some very mysterious happenings in the story aswell that still to this date has not been solved. I read one other about two female journalist getting lost in the Kalahari desert and survived on their wits all by themselves (but its not in english) My next read probably is gonna be one about a man that got lost for a long time at sea on his fishing boat.

I love graphic novels they help with my anxiety at night. The Anne of Green gables graphic novel is so cute. I love the Persepolis movie but I weirdly have yet to read the book. I did read “Embroideries” by the same author and it was so good!

I used to love to read a lot. It has been 3 years I think since I last read regularly. I wish to come back to the good old days because i genuinely loved reading and getting lost in a book, but it has been so long since I found a book that got me reading and I’m so happy YT recoed your channel ✨🥺💕

I have been in a reading slump for over a month now. Thank you for the video, it was much needed! 🥰💞

a book that had the same effect on me as The Starless Sea had on you was House of Leaves. it’s definitely not for everyone and can be confusing as well but woww i read it and came out of my YEARS long reading slump. its amazing what a book can do tbh

@Huntingforbeauty007

2 жыл бұрын

Just added this to my list!

Agree with the Daisy Jones And The Six audiobook recommendation. I listened to it a while ago and loved it!

@zxx6945

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, did you listen to the unabridged version?

@annasarkar3109

2 жыл бұрын

@@zxx6945 yes

Love the way you have categorized the suggestions! I have been wanting to read The house in the cerulean sea and The shadow of the wind for a while now. This video did not make me want to read them any less.. Great video!

I bought in the dream house from your earlier recommendations. It was absolutely incredible especially coming out of a relationship that really paralleled the memoir

Im trying to get out of a very long reading slump cuz I’m taking AP Lit this year and then going to college for creative writing so this is much appreciated lol

I loved The Starless Sea! Another book I always go back to to bust a slump is The History of Love, by Nicole Krauss.

Thank you Hannah for recommending all these books 📖 I love reading the same genres of books as you ( magical books, books about books, poetry books,… ). This list of yours will help me make my own list of books I’ll read.

It makes me so happy to see you posting so soon again

"A story about stories" is EXACTLY how I'd describe The starless sea

The book that gets me out of a reading slump is a) a good first sentence or paragraph b) a likable, smart main character c) accessible, easy to understand d) lots of dialogue and e) minimal descriptions of the terrain. I know. Just give me a good mystery!! When I’m not in a slump I enjoy some magical realism or sci-fi.

Thank you for your recommendations! I was finally able to finish a book again after I got into a reading slump a couple months back.

The way you describe the starless sea is exactly how I do. Great recommendations 👌

I just read "The Poet X" because of your recommendation. It was incredibly good! Thank you for introducing Elizabeth Acevedo to me.

Loved this video and recommendations! The Shadow of the Wind is literally one of my favorite books ever!! If you like that book, then I highly suggest checking out "A Trip to the Stars" by Nicholas Christopher. I randomly got this when I bought one of those "Date With a Book" items and was shocked I fell in love with it as much as I did considering I had no idea what title I'd be getting.

I love Sarah Kay. I first heard her when she & Phil Kaye came to do a poetry reading at my high school back in (I believe) 2012 and I am still to this day a huge fan of theirs.

I really need to thank you. I read The House In The Cerulean Sea because of you and I really really liked it! I think I’m going to reread it soon because I want to read it slowly this time around. I really love how the author takes their time focusing on the characters and it’s descriptive enough that you feel like you are on that island with them.

Hannah is SO magical and I already feel like I'm already out of my reading slumber ;)))

I dnf’d The Starless Sea. I feel like you either love it or hate it. I loved The Night Circus though.

Buzzing to see Sarah Kay on your list. Her spoken word version of "B" (If I should have a daughter) is the most beautiful poem I've ever heard and I immediately bought a copy of No Matter The Wreakage, after hearing it. She has a beautiful way with words.

There's just something about your voice that makes me feel calm. Hearing you talk about anything at all helps with my anxiety, honestly.

Reading slumps are very common. An excellent way to get out of it is to read a wonderful book. It can be a natural mood enhancer. All The Light You Cannot See is a book that always boosts me out of my reading slumps.

I'm just getting out of a slump myself, I started rereading my all time favorite series and it's been helping. Such an underrated gem.

just randomly saw your channel and you recommended my favorite book of all time shadow of the wind that i never see anyone talk about. wonderful

I'd love it if you could make a video on how to get over procrastination as well😭 I've heard you talking about how you used to deal with it too, and would like if you could share what helps you get over it.