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Reading the LOWEST RATED Books on My Goodreads TBR | [VLOG]

24 HOUR READATHON: Best Friend Picks My TBR | [VLOG]

Romance Reader Reads 5 THRILLERS [VLOG]

Re-Reading My Favorite Books from Childhood | Reading Vlog

BOOKTUBE NEWBIE TAG | hello booktube!

Reading My 5 STAR Predictions | Were They ACTUALLY 5 Stars??

Reading the LOWEST RATED Books on My Goodreads TBR | [VLOG]

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In this video, I read & discussed the five lowest-rated books on my goodreads tbr. It was definitely an experience & my ratings range from 1-4 stars – so pretty much all over the place. A few books deserved their low Goodreads rating, but others are more misunderstood than anything. Anyway, thank you for watching & I hope you enjoy! Books Mentioned in the Video We Are Totally Normal by…
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24 HOUR READATHON: Best Friend Picks My TBR | [VLOG]

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In this video, I attempt (and fail lmao) to read 3 books in 24 hours. My best friend let me borrow these three books & wanted me to read them, so read them I did. I hope you enjoy the vlog! Thanks for stopping by! Books Mentioned in the Video Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Summary: For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet…
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Romance Reader Reads 5 THRILLERS [VLOG]

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Romance is generally my thing. I LOVE love. But, I also love true crime, so I decided to dip my toes into the thriller genre and see if I could find some love for a new genre. In this video, I vlog my experience reading five different popular thriller novels & let you know my thoughts and feelings. Books Mentioned in the Video In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth…
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Re-Reading My Favorite Books from Childhood | Reading Vlog

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Books Mentioned Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White Summary: Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte’s Web, high up in Zuckerman’s barn. Charlotte’s spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur’s life when he was born the runt of his litter. My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Purchase on Amazon…
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BOOKTUBE NEWBIE TAG | hello booktube!

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Hi everyone! My name is Jess and I’m so excited that you found this channel! I’ve been here for about three months, but would still definitely consider myself a newbie. Thank you so much for watching and subscribing (if you want)! Tag Questions Why did you start this channel? I started this channel because I’ve been a longtime fan of booktube, and always wanted to start my own channel. I…
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Reading My 5 STAR Predictions | Were They ACTUALLY 5 Stars??

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A few months ago, I made a video predicting my next 5 star reads. I have read all the books from this video, so now I can share with you – were they actually five stars? Books Mentioned The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Summary: Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses…
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15 New Spring Book Releases | April, May, & June 2020

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There’s so many excellent books coming out this spring! So, let’s talk about all my anticipated new book releases for April, May, & June! Late to the Party by Kelly Quindlen Summary: Seventeen is nothing like Codi Teller imagined. She’s never crashed a party, never stayed out too late. She’s never even been kissed. And it’s not just because she’s gay. It’s because she and her two best friends, Maritza…
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Spring Into Reading-A-Thon Vlog 🌸

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One of my first attempts at vlogging my reading was during the Spring Into Reading-a-Thon. During this 10-day reading challenge, I set and complete reading goals, read from various different genres, and documented my life along the way. Read-a-Thons are such a fun & motivating way to participate in the bookish community, and I had such a good time participating in this one! Books Mentioned Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie…
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[VIDEO] Everything I Read in August ranked from *BEST* to *WORST* | august wrap-up 2022

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DESCRIPTION Today I’m bringing you my AUGUST WRAP-UP 2022! I read some m/m romance, fantasy romance, new releases, & dnf’d 3 books! ✨ DISCLOSURE → This description contains affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission when you purchase through the links at no additional cost to you. BOOKS MENTIONED A Strange and Stubborn Endurance: https://amzn.to/3AQhaHE I’m Glad My Mom Died: https://amzn.to/3cIB0g3 Prince & Assassin*: https://amzn.to/3q9aI9X Presidential Chaos*: https://amzn.to/3wUNicc…
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Best M/M Romances to Read in 2022

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I am a self-proclaimed lover of romance books, so I figured it was time for me to make some ultimate recommendation guides to some of my favorite romance genres. Today, I’m sharing with you some of my favorite M/M romance books. These range in genre from YA to Adult, from innocent to explicit. The list is sorted from least to most explicit, for lack of a better way to sort…
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  • Reading the LOWEST RATED Books on My Goodreads TBR | [VLOG]
  • 24 HOUR READATHON: Best Friend Picks My TBR | [VLOG]
  • Romance Reader Reads 5 THRILLERS [VLOG]
  • Re-Reading My Favorite Books from Childhood | Reading Vlog
  • BOOKTUBE NEWBIE TAG | hello booktube!

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