MID YEAR FREAKOUT // What I've read, want to read, & all around book excitement

I got the prompts from ‪@marianamasbooks‬ but this tag has been around for ages and I have no idea who started it. A look back at my reading so far this year – timestamps below.
00:00 Intro – some brief statistics
02:42 Best book you've read so far
05:25 Best sequel you've read so far
07:30 New release you haven't read yet, but want to
08:48 Most anticipated release for the second half of the year
11:11 Biggest disappointment
12:25 Biggest surprise
13:42 Favourite new author (debut or new to you)
15:28 Newest fictional crush
16:49 Newest favourite character
18:24 Book that made you cry
20:18 Book that made you happy
21:47 Most beautiful book you've bought/received this year
24:12 What books do you need to read before the end of the year?

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