My Top Books of 2011 LitChat

[Toastwig]

I adore those earrings you have on! So beautiful and unique :)

[smczamzing]

heyy julia have you read ''house at riverton'' by Kate morton

[LadyMandyisms]

There's an old novel called Rosy is My Relative by Gerald Durrell that I think you would LOVE. It is a true story about a man who inherits an elephant from his uncle and it is just hilarious. I'm not a huge comedy fan, but this is to this day one of my most favourite books. I really recommend it.

[BIANXCEL]

gorgeous ear rings!

[mwang1966]

Your energy is amazing. By the way, have you read the book "Doing the Impossible" by Patrick Bet-David?

[daisygirl1978]

I just got Russian Winter by Daphne Kalotay. Looks like it well be good :)

[uappie]

Hi julia,

I've been following your recommendations on goodreads,

and realized a lot of the books on your list, I've either read, or was planing to read anyway.

But I still enjoy watching you chatting about books in a video. Please keep up the litchat :)

[sylwienzik]

I have just added all of the books you mentioned on my to-read list on Goodreads :) x I have set myslef a goal of 25 books for 2012 so hopefuly I will make it :)

[bethcabforcutie19]

Great selection of books! I love dystopian fiction (who doesn't these days?) and I am always looking for new books or series to get into. I am a high school English teacher so I try and keep up to date on YA books to recommend to students. It is a popular genre, and kids seem to really love it. Thanks for making this video; I have put most of these on hold at the library, and I cannot wait to read them!

[CHRowan73]

Thanks for recommending these books. I'll have to check them out!

[Salir]

The Zahir.

Made me realize so many things about my relationship...

[dizzarony]

I love book recommendations! Thanks, I will check these out

[orientasmaniandevil]

Great fresh topic and something different then makeup vids for a change but i love them 2 im a booknerd and i also write a lot myself Btw do not watch the vide the elephant bc that elephant has been abused and neglected behind the scenes(undercooverfootage)sinc­e im an animalactivist boycott that film,,btw i wonder if u coult talk about nonanimaltestedproducts i think thats an extremely important issue both Urban Decay and Body Shop are none cruel free and superproducts all the best

[cassarollsushi]

I highly suggest Kate Morton! The Forgotten Garden is her most famous one, but I just read The Distant Hours and I loved it. Her writing is amazing-a little mystery and the ending is fantastic.

[onyxfaith]

I've read Ann Aguirre's other books, the Jax series and the Corine Solomon series. They're definitely worth checking out if you haven't already.

[LegOfAllah2]

try to this book from amazon "The Deception of Allah Volume 1"

[swifterfan]

I agree with a previous comment, you should check out The Giver by Lois Lowry if you haven't read it yet! It's a trilogy as well, very very well written!

[swifterfan]

I read The Help, Water for Elephants and The Maze Runner too in 2011. I loved them!

[23sml]

Have you read the alchemist?

[TheThirdShift]

@23sml Yup!

[wherdidthecolourgo]

You should read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green! Its a "young adult novel" but it is so beautiful, so much more than a genre label. The main character is a teenager with cancer, but unlike many other cancer books, the cancer is not her main characteristic. PLEASE READ IT! It is so beautiful and funny and sad and just read it!

[tinarrable]

oops, falscher link für Water for elephants ;) immer nur am meckern hier.. habs aber auch so gefunden :P und direkt bestellt, du hast mich überzeugt hehe. The Help habe ich auch gelesen, fand ich auch toooll. Wenn ich mal wieder ratlos bin, werde ich das Video nochmal anschauen. Du solltest sowas auch unbedingt auf deinem Blog machen! :)

[Picotee810]

I've seen the movie on "Water for Elephants", recently, very nice story and Reese Witherspoon was the actress in it, she has done it very well....*.*

[KITTYKAT18646]

I can never watch someone else doing a litchat, your voice has a unique quality..

[HieroHere]

Games if Thrones?

[lilMissAdoria]

I really liked Divergent, I know a lot of people who aren't going to read it though because they are convinced that it is so typically dystopian as to be the same as every other dystopian type book. Personally I dislike that attitude because I have read very few dystopians that are at all similar. Anyways I really liked it and we seem to share a similar taste in books, so I would strongly urge you to look at Maria V.Snyder's books, she has nine, two trilogies, a two book series and one new one.

[ExtraSmellyNatalie]

Hair tutorial please!!!!

[carolinjoh1]

Interesting video, but we have just very different taste in litterature :)

[pomomary]

I've actually started exploring the fantasy genre, with the Game of Thrones series by George RR Martin. liked the show on HBO and thought the books might interesting to try and I really like them. Not a particular genre I thought I would enjoy, but I am!

[Rotschopf1991]

wow, you are so pretty <3

[fremdekatze]

i love your earrings!

[mug4eva]

Love these videos! 2 recs for you that I think you'll love: Little Bee (aka The Other Hand in Europe) and Forever by Pete Hamill. Both very good.

[SeeingSunshine]

I also really loved the Chaos Walking series and the Iron Druid Chronicles. The characters are just priceless!

[10danigurl]

Some those books you mentioned seem interesting, going to check them out. You might like "Highborn" The Dark Redemption Series by Yvonne Navarro. Urban fantasy About fallen angel/demon who escapes from hell and is trying to receive redemption from God. Kind of confusing at the beginning and doesn't really explain what she had done to fall from Grace. Other then a few minor things pretty good.

[taylornoel03]

i know this isnt a beauty video, but i haveeee to say that i love how you have been doing your brows. the fuller brow looks great on you!

[truccherella]

Get a Kindle, it fits in your purse and you'll end up reading much more.

[UrbanRosey]

@truccherella She's got one

[MACHumidEyes]

Wasser für die Elefanten habe ich in einer Nacht durchgelesen. Das Buch hat mich wirklich gefesselt, obwohl ich das nie erwartet hätte.

[sharabolara]

Looks like we have similar taste in books! I'll be sure to check out Good Reads.  :)

[chikamanson]

Is the Iron druid chronicles like The mortal instruments???? because i didn't really like that series...

[TheThirdShift]

@chikamanson No not at all

[chikamanson]

Oh, i love Chaos Walking!! that trilogy is fantastic! actually i found out about it last year when i added you on goodreads... so thanks! ;D

[Lindah7]

Julia, have you read any more of the Outlander series?.......I remembered you mentioned you didn't liked or enjoyed the first book?....just curious (btw I love this look on you, specially the lip color) I'm nc25 are you the same shade? Thanks

[TheThirdShift]

@Lindah7 I started into book 3 and still didn't like it so I never went back

[TheColdLuna]

i fall asleep when reading.... lol wish i could stay wake. I try to get my readings in is by listening to audio books when i work on my art :D kill two birds with one stone.

[dixieAQHA]

Loved Water for Elephants & The Help. Kitchen House sounds interesting.

[NanaMizukiXD]

Have you ever read The Naming by Alison Groggon. It's the first of the four book series. It seems like you live a lot of adventure books and this series was the first thing I thought of when it comes to adventure. ^_^

[pharoahofdreamers]

This is one of my favorite looks on you. You look fantastic, and I adore your earrings.

[meghannelizabeth]

Did you watch the Water for Elephants film? In some ways it was different than the book, but I enjoyed it.

[MissMac201]

Ahh I love The Help, it was a Christmas present for me :)

[fashionedbyfate]

Night Road by Kristin Hannah is AMAZING!!!

[Forgotton0Memory]

The Fault in Our Stars is one of my favorite novels to date, ever. I found myself laughing and tearing up. (DFTBA)

[broadhorizons23]

Holy moly your earings are amazing!!!!! Where did you get those?! I must have them <3

[jeremy538754]

Have you read Under The Dome by Stephen King? It has to be my favorite book of all times, great story, amazingly well written and an unexpected moral!

[RitzyBitzy01206]

Hey julia ! "Water For Elephants" was also made into a movie last year and was really amazing ! You should really check it out if you haven't already! :)

[F0xGlove]

Great video! I just got Maze Runner and I'm excited to read it because I've heard so many good things about it! Unfortunately I disliked Graceling =[ The world building was nice, but I did not like Katsa and the other characters...

[TranquilBlossom]

@TheThirdShift I agree

[TranquilBlossom]

I don't think the term nobodys perfect applies to you

[MissLenatic]

@misschievous Ich kann dir "Ich.darf.nicht.schlafen." empfehlen. Sehr gutes Buch. Glaub auf Englisch heißt es Before I go to sleep oder so.

[121idontcare]

Have you ever read The Great Gatsby?

[Catrin156]

Oh wow!! A lithuanian author! I am so surprised and happy to hear you liked the book by Ruta Sepetys!! Awesome! :) I'm a lithuanian subscriber, long time fan of your youtube career ;)

[alterna]

I loved The Help. And also the movie, which is rare! I usually love the book way more. But for The Help, both were amazing.

[Missyplaymate3]

@alterna I agree

[MiciousDawn]

You inspired me to get reading! I'm always hesitant to start reading something, I'm afraid I'll waste my time. I'm about to get up and go to the book store and pick up Graceling, Hounded and Enclave. Thank you so much for your reviews!!!

[KMARISHKA]

You should read this one The Secret: The Power. They have kindle version on Amazon

[vinandkris]

My all time favorite fiction book set in slavery time period- Kindred by Octavia Butler. Also the Sookie Stackhouse novels by Charlaine Harris are my favorite supernatural romancey types but the last few in the series get kind of lame. Definitely read the first three though!

[stargazer209]

*maze

[stargazer209]

I've read hounded graceling and the maverick runner

[SpalvotosLupos]

Omg I'm Lithuanian and my grandad was exiled to Siberia too !! :/ :)

[Holay20]

You have never looked better Julia!!! Whatever you are doing, keep doing it!! Seriously gorgeous :)

[mickeychanel]

Wow 60 books!!!!!!! Then can you pretty please do a video on how to read faster or how to fit in reading in a daily life. I love to read but I always take forever to read a book

[TheLilaLimone]

Thanks for sharing! I have a personal reading challenge too: at least 1 book a week. I will do a short "review" on my blog and maybe you want to check out for inspiration: strangenessofheart.blogspot.co­m . I totally recommend Mitch Albom & Alan Bradley - my top picks of 2011! Btw: You look stunning today! May I ask what you have on your lips? xoxo

[FlyChey7173]

do you have any speed-reading tips? i'm trying to read 60 books this year as well!

[yurikkochan]

If you like urban fantasy, you should try Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher. It's great! :)

[LilyXxxTruesdale]

I know that you're more into other types of books, but have you come across any good YA paranormal romances? Could you share them with us? I think I've cleaned my public library out of their collection, so I'm always on the hunt for some other good ones!

[evidol]

It's amazing that you like a book written by a Lithuanian author!!!

[2300hours]

60 books!? I wish I was that passionate about reading...Maybe someday when I am not as busy I suppose...You didn't mention "The Hungers Games?" What it so so in the end for you??

[TheThirdShift]

@2300hours I read them originally in 2010 I think...

[TheBloodyRose96]

Du solltest auch "Fire" und "Bitterblue" von Kristin Cashore lesen! Die beiden Bücher stehen mit "Graceling" in Verbindung und sind unglaublich! Liest du die Büch eigentlich alle auf englisch oder auch auf deutsch? ♥

[TheThirdShift]

@TheBloodyRose96 Fire fand ich echt kacke, und Bitterblue ist glaub noch nicht veröffentlicht?

[elenaratelimit]

Yayyy thanks for making this video!!! Will definitely check out the ones I haven't read already :) I like fun recommendations like this...

[odiekable]

Read Toni Morrisons' Beloved or her other novels dealing with slavery. Excellent

[msdaniellelea]

I also set a challenge on Goodreads of 60 books!

[iluvenisp]

Have you read the books by George RR Martin? A Game of Thrones? It's AWESOME!

[bunnyhatanpaa]

Thanks for the great book ideas. Im in need of a new good read. some of these sound really great!!!

[amyleroux1]

What would I do without your LitChats? Thank you so much. :)

[4444anum]

oh my GOOD cant tell u r looking so so so awesome

[LoveGreenGaia]

I love you, but I hate that tongue ring. :|

[TheThirdShift]

@LoveGreenGaia Not sure why you felt the need to share that? Totally unnecessary.

[MyBaan]

@LoveGreenGaia seriously??

[LiTTleLiTTle13]

U should read "The giver" by Lois lowry. Its also a dystopian story. Its a book i read in high school and loved it.

[TheThirdShift]

@LiTTleLiTTle13 I've heard great things about it! Thanks for the tip. :)

[Litheria89]

That's My name! :D But I'm from Norway :P

[nirea303]

Loved this video! Would it be possible to show the actual books in the future? For some reason I love seeing the covers :).

[TheThirdShift]

@nirea303 I read all my books on Kindle these days so I don't own the hardcover books

[lunarfox689]

i'v read read "the devouring" u might like those idk

[loptropp]

yay! I love these videos! Thanks for all the book suggestions!! I'm always looking for something new to read! and also your makeup is flawless as usual :)

[Cutetish]

really enjoyed this. Will definitely be checking out the bookstores we have here in Jamaica to see if I can cop some of your top 10 reads.

[loganava1]

Love your kind of books almost read all of your top 11...was wondering if you read anything from Charlain harris? sookie stackhouse series it was reccomended to me but im so sure about them

[lunarfox689]

i'v read "The Help" and i liked it :D it was good

[lvngbooks]

Great video! I love that you read so much. My faves of 2011 were: Divergent by Veronica Roth The Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins A Touch Mortal by Leah Clifford The Percy Jackson and the Olympians AND The Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross Across the Universe by Beth Revis Nevermore by Kelly Creagh Hope to read book 2 and 3 of the Maze Runner this year :)

[BloomingBeautyBlog]

this couldn't have come at a better time - I was planning on heading to the bookstore later today!

[Xxs4r4xX]

Yay for book vlogs! And I adore Goodreads. :)

[TheSmelleycat]

l love goodreads...so many good book suggestions on there.

[Buecherlyrics]

are u german ? warum machst du englische videos ?

lg. :)

[BlauSzugar]

@Buecherlyrics She was actually born in Canada (I hope I`m not wrong), but she now lives in Switzerland.

[mychainsaregone1]

Oh and loved all the books you mentioned!

[mychainsaregone1]

Oh and loved all the books you mentioned!!

[mychainsaregone1]

You look stunning :)

[TheThirdShift]

@mychainsaregone1 Thank you!