 Hi guys, welcome to my first official reading vlog I kind of dipped my toes in in a recent vlog and all the comments were like you need to be doing this So here we are if I first official reading vlog. I have read almost every single Colleen Hoover book at this point I have a few like random ones left I have the maybe someday series that I still need to finish that I'm just like not super into I Love Colleen Hoover just like not that series as much and then I think I have a few more We'll go through and see what I have left. Y'all are new here subscribe I read over a hundred books last year. I'm at like 40 something this year I have a whole bookstagram as well if you guys just need like bookrex that I started this year Just got back to my workout and I put on a very cozy set. This is the new Bremening housewife set You guys have seen it at this point on Instagram. Look at how cute the top is in the butt I mean I call it great. So I don't know if it's available still, but if it is I'll link below So currently in my reading journey I am trying to finish up reading the rest of Colleen Hoover's books I'll have a few left that are like random stuff not the ones that like everyone knows They're actually not even randoms are like the end of like the maybe someday series So we'll be doing that next week, but I've been downloading a few different books I kind of want to read the James Patterson The women's murder club novel the series was like 23 books in that series I started his master class and now I'm like interested in that Um, I just downloaded a killer's wife. I've just been reading a bunch of different stuff Um, also, I am reading one nonfiction, which I normally read fiction But it's misindependent because I'm having Nicole on the podcast this week So I wanted to get that done. Um, I just finished what happened to the minutes We're gonna do a little like what I read in August recap and I'll do some reviews gonna do a September TBR Probably later tonight. I'm gonna do all my books to grab ke book club That's where I keep all of them up to date for what I've read in August so far It's August 29th So I'll probably finish like a book or two by the end of the month, but like this is close enough, you know So currently I am at 42 books of my goal of 60 this year last year at 100 this year I started clothing brand and I have more work stuff So I like kind of took it out a little bit, but I'm currently three books ahead of schedule We're gonna start from the top. Okay, so right now I've read eight books in August And I'll probably have read like a nine or ten by the end of the month starting off with things We do in the dark by Jennifer Hillier this one guys It like is so sad because Jennifer Hillier is my favorite thriller author She wrote little secrets, which I loved and like I just always love her books And I was so excited because a new one was finally coming out I've read them all I love the butcher to really random read but so good And it's just like I didn't like it if there was like two storylines that come together And I felt like they didn't come together well and it kind of followed this like true crime podcast I don't know it could have been a lot better. It just wasn't that great So it didn't love then I read life will be the death of me and you too by Chelsea Handler a little she's like a bunch of like Periodic memoirs. I just love her so much And I was like I can't believe I haven't read one of her books because I adored that woman like I love her I listened to every podcast that she's on or that she puts out I just I'm obsessed with her when her and Joe Coy broke up. I was like this is the end of me Anyways, really good. Um, that's like four stars. Things are doing in the dark. I read like 2.5 Life will be the death of me four stars Josh and Hazel's guide to not dating by Christina Lauren I did not like this book and I like Christina Lauren This one I would rate like a 2-5 as well I just wanted more of a like filler kind of light-hearted read and I just like it was really cheesy I actually didn't hate Hazel even though everyone thinks she's annoying I definitely understand why you think she's annoying And I think I was just in a mood to like not be annoyed by someone I don't know any other days probably would have known me. It was like sweet. It was an easy read. I wouldn't really recommend it I read the hotel Nantucket by Ellen Hildebrand if you guys are new here I also went to Nantucket and stayed at the Nantucket Hotel earlier this month Which went to my friends definitely check it out and we did like a whole Ellen Hildebrand inspired weekend We met her we just I love her and I love her books. She's like the queen of beach reads So I read that while I was there which made it even cooler. I got the heartbreaker drink I loved the book It was just a feel-good comfort read and I just I loved it rid of that one of four stars Then I read Jeanette McCurdy's I'm glad my mom died and memoir I feel weird even like saying that title out loud Um, she fully earns the right to title the book that way by the way It was so so good very Dark very heavy She's clearly an incredible writer because you feel Some type of way like it really kind of gets you into that headspace It is heavy, but it is one of the best memoirs I've ever read it talks about obviously Nickelodeon And then largely focuses on her what she comes to realize after her mother's death Her abusive relationship or her mother was abusive towards her and just her relationship with her mom Her relationship with eating so trigger warning talks about like eating disorders and it was So good five stars. They sold out on Amazon the first day, which is how you know like that's crazy I read what happened to the Bennett by Lisa scotteline. I think and this was a thriller I was like onto the edge of my seat reading it. I rated it a four stars. I would even give it like four or five It was so good and it follows this family who's put into the witness protection program Which I've never read a book about that at all And it was so interesting So good if you're looking for a good thriller that's like really gonna kind of freak you out Like I was kind of like scared at times and just like stressed out It was so good. So I definitely recommend that Then um, like I said, I'm in the middle of finishing the rest of the calling to your books that I haven't finished I've read like 20 of 22 or whatever Um, I read this girl which is slammed It's a third book in the series and the reason I didn't read it originally was because it's just from I think it's will's point of view of the guy's point of view and so didn't read that At the time and I'm glad I didn't read it too close to reading the other books Like I read the other books over a year ago because it really is just the same book from his perspective I don't know. Like it was it was good. It was like a sweet read. I would say like three stars Um, I actually like slammed the first book But it's just told from his perspective But it's not in the way that like midnight sun was told Twilight's perspective from Edward's point of view Because that one you actually like see other things. Like I don't know. I just feel like it wasn't different enough But it was like still like a good like easy read really reading Miss Independence Like I said for the podcast and then that's a finance book and then I downloaded some books just to see Um, I haven't decided what I'm gonna read yet. I'm thinking a killer's wife We'll start today. And then I also need to compile my september tbr list. So my breakfast just arrived I've been cooking from home nonstop But there's this one breakfast wrap from chop shop that I'm just obsessed with so I ordered that today All right guys, so I'm watching sarah's video right now as I have breakfast I've been watching your channel recently I just discovered it because I'm new on booktube Which is crazy because all I do is post and talk about books, but I was an idiot I didn't realize people actually liked reading vlogs, which is the best news of my life Anyways, I'm loving her videos. I was going through a list. I had my breakfast my green juice Like this is not looking too good I realized this week that the new red heads episode drops and it snitches choice So I have to obviously read and support everything I know about Basically love by Adalia Alderton Also, Emily rated this five stars. So I need to read this and finish this I was in a fiction vibe, but like honestly, I can do this. I'm also constantly finding new reading playlist I've obviously already done this on my echo This one is just like a reading room during a rainstorm I'll also do like actual songs and stuff. No lyrics preferably something like fall cozy whatever it is That is kind of alternating Just made some coffee and also I'm going to keep my chicken breasts out to thaw I'm making my recent favorite recipe because these reading cooking vlogs falls approaching until there's just new albums coming out Like these are really these might be the vibe, you know, these really really might be the vibe Anyways, you got these at the farmers market. I got all of this at the farmers market pretty much Well, obviously not those but like my peaches and onions and stuff. These are my little reading buddies Look at how cute I just read about 15 of the book. I really like it so far. It's very well written and there's So many aspects to it that I already really relate to which I've been hearing that's a lot of the conversations around the book I have to hop on a really quick zoom call and if you have a little bit of work stuff And then I'm gonna get back to it I'll probably read like half of it today and then I do want to get Into a fiction book. I very rarely read more than one book at the same time but Because it's like kind of more fiction non-fiction. I'll do that. All right. I just had a work break It is currently 3 p.m. I had a few hours of work and now I made lunch So I'm eating this sandwich. We'll see how it goes. I have this sauerkraut that I got from the farmers market Osmite cultures. I think you can probably find like bite online. It's really good They firm it with like nothing but the vegetables and pink salt It's not like a bunch of the added sugars and stuff that I've been like really on my peach game again from the farmers market There's so much better from the farmers market. The other ones are like nowhere near This is my lunch. All right. I'm getting back to reading this my goal is to get to 40 percent today And then I'll probably start looking at new fiction books to read. We'll see All right. I'm at 38 percent right now This book is so good. It is so well written It's also just like really good for your 20s because it's largely focused on Her life in her 20s I'm just reading this part where she's talking about like as your friends get boyfriends And they move in together and they're like nothing will change and like how adult friendship like inevitably Basically to the love for you each other stays the same but the format and what your friendship takes place changes Which is very true But i'm really enjoying it. I'm at 38 percent. I might keep reading a little bit longer than 40 percent Um, it's a beautiful book. Okay. I really really love it taking a quick reading break to share a haul I just got a package from friends at holly and I'll sponsor it. I'm taking this my money Um, I just had to get some outfits for like upcoming trips Hauls weather's changing. You get it. So you guys know how much I love a matching set I got this cute skirt set with a little bandeau top. I thought this was cute. Hopefully it'll Look good with my skin tone and not wash me out, but well, I'm already pale I don't know what I need to be paler than the wash. No, no guys, but it looks cute and perfect for The coming month or so the dogs right now are watching me film this all guys How cute they say god is this top? Which is really cute. It's just a strapless top I'm seeing this is a big trend right now like longer tops. I have one other one that I wear this weekend from revolve Anyways, this top and then it has a matching pair of brown pants I'm not sure if i'm gonna like the pants in real life, but I wanted this set together Like I don't love the the inter frayed as you can see but these pants like you just know that they're flattering Like they really suck you in um very flattering and then this top like that's super cute That's a really cute for like girls that are Lunches the fall you're wearing both pieces like I actually really like that next thing I got is this maxi skirt Like maxi skirts are really in right now and I really wanted one Is a us zero. I was like this small. Um, I wouldn't have Of ordered a zero because I am the size Six this has got to go back. Okay. I did get this skirt though Oh, well, I get the set so just kidding another set cute. This would be cool with a blazer Are we over blazers guys? I've been on the side of tiktok where everyone's like we're over blazers But like I personally love a good blazer, but are they like an optimal more? I mean I'm still gonna wear them, but I'm just wondering general consensus Oh, actually this was so cute guys. So it's this like tennis skirt dress So cute. It's also so freaking soft. It's definitely a romper But then it has this Little add-on little like sleeve cardigan this with white sneakers. I love This look like I know I have so many pink dresses, but this looked cute for a shoot I have coming up and I just love a good pink dainty dress like it's perfect. I love yet again another Set, but this is like a top set. So I have this cute little banjo sweater top Sorry about the noise And then this sweater that I can also just wear whatever I want or pair with it I just thought it was a cute little crop sweater not too heavy. He'll be good for The next like month two months before it gets a little bit shillier Okay, I got this Maxi skirt guys. I hate these things that come like hate them with a burning passion Oh my gosh And are they like poisonous for dogs because like for some reason I might have they are and I freak out And then like run a little boy got this cute skirt. Let's make sure it's not a zero Yeah, you have six and this again will be really cute for an upcoming shoot that I have then I got a top to wear with it right here Oh my god another one guys they're everywhere This white tinctop. That's really cute dainty. Just a good top to have This is all stuff that I like to really really love right now Last thing we have we have a skirt And then the matching top and it's long sleeve. I love a good long sleeve top Find that these are like super flattering. So Love this set. This is basically like a transitioning into fall haul. Hope you guys enjoyed Um, I don't think I have a coat currently because I'm not working with them right now But I'm sure someone has a coat. I'll link everything down below and then I'll I'll put my recent code there Just in case but love. Okay. Also This water bottle everyone's been asking about it's set active and they don't sell it anymore, unfortunately But I need to get back. I need to charge my phone. It's only 5 p.m In reed continue reading this jolly eldritchin book because I'm actually loving it I don't even want to switch to another book. It is so good. Honestly guys, I'm not gonna lie Do you normally have monday at five? I'm like kicking dinner, but I had a late lunch I'm not hungry yet. So I'll probably do another hour or so of reading. Just order the dog's food, you know We'll do my best. This is my new reading setup for the next hour or so my bedding right now Everything is just so cozy. Also, I guess my actual quilt is getting washed, but it's so comfortable I mean, this is just such a cozy Look, okay. I'm now at 63 in the book and I just got past the part where farley's Sister has cancer and spoiler spoiler, but I'm assuming it doesn't matter if I'm saying in this video Um, she passes away in the way that she talks about death and like someone close to you it's basically like farley's little sister was kind of her little sister was So like spot on it was so good. Again, this book is incredible and she's such a good writer Um, and then she's talking about right now. It's like sense of self and I'm not really in that part yet But it's 63. I'll probably read until like 75 and then I'll go make dinner. This book is so good I keep saying that but it is so good. All right. I'm not 76 of the book farley's wedding just got called off And it was just such a beautiful like Way that her friends handled it how they spent the time that she was supposed to be getting married This is such a good book to read if you're in your like 20s and 30s, I think I'm learning a lot. I'm relating to a lot and then also the things that I'm not really relating to I'm just enjoying like great great book. I need to stop saying great book Like I'm so bad about talking about books describing them talking through them Like I just I said the same thing. So anyways really liking it Hi fitzy. Oh, you are so handsome You are the most handsome man ever. Look at these dogs. They just stare at me This is Fitz if you were new here, he is named after president Fitz from scandal and he is two years old This is coconut. You're new here. She is seven and she is named after coconut the american girl doll dog And she also looks just like her or just like him technically was a boy, but whatever. It is now time for me to make dinner I'm like all brooding housewife Out right now I am making the meal that I have made like three or four times at this point It's this like peach glazed chicken. It's so good recipes. Why Instagram real like literally the best meal I think I've ever made I'm going to make Two servings so I can have it for dinner tomorrow night as well Because I'm going out of town also the sandwich that I made earlier by the way Incredible like literally incredible all of it pretty much from the farmers market. Like look at me Look at me I watched one master class on farm to table and then they had an episode of the farmers market and I'm obsessed Oh, it's playing water on myself. Anyways, I'm going to make this dinner Watch a podcast relax And then have a very relaxing like I said Monday night, how am I like to go to bed at 8 p.m on Monday? And it is six times So we're approaching bedtime. We really are Just want to say that's farmers market. That's not farmers market grocery store crazy Look at how cozy my room looks right now with the light hitting It is currently 7 34 p.m And I'm about to get in bed to read for the rest of the night, which is my ideal Monday night I am wearing my skims sleep shirt. I will say I got this in a size large I normally wear a size medium and skim pajamas for them to just kind of have like more of a Just like oversized like cosier fit right when I originally got this in large It was like way too big and then I washed it once and it shrunk a ton And now it feels like a little bit like short. It doesn't really matter because pajamas It is longer in the back And I do have the actual like pajama set like the pants and top and I love it If you guys don't know I live in skims and especially skim pajamas every single day There has not been a day that it's gone by in the past probably Year and a half that is gone by that. I haven't been wearing something from skim. So anyways This is the hotel collection pajamas. Um, and it's so comfortable So like breathable just cozy But it did shrink and I do have the other set that I love as well But my favorite are the ribbed cotton pajamas. Those are the best. All right y'all So now I am back in my room and I'm going to be reading for the rest of the night I'm at 76 percent. I'll let you guys know how I like it when I finish Okay, so it took me about an hour to finish no about 30 minutes to finish the book It was so good, which I've said a billion times. So one sec I wonder if this works. This is actually kind of weird, but it's fine. Okay Foreview of the book. I'm gonna read it probably like a 4.5. I want to say dolly's kind of like wild and reckless in her 20s And it talks a lot about it's like everything I know about love but her in the book She doesn't find a partner But it's all about the like other love that she's found in her life talks about very real moments Just like I don't know even if you don't relate to everything in the book You will find something that you relate to The fear of turning 30. There's grief. There's friendship. There's loss. There's breakups. There's heartbreak. There's one night stands There's she talks about like stopping dating all this stuff It's written so well that it's not cheesy and you just connect with her like so much. So Anyways, I really enjoyed it. I would definitely recommend and now we're on to my september tbr list I have to be honest with y'all. I really normally don't do Monthly tbr list isn't the first time I'm doing it So we'll see if I stick to this mainly just because like once I finish a book I'm like, well, what am I in the mood to read and then I pick one out like right then I don't normally have a list Okay, I put the summer of broken rules which I've seen mixed reviews on I've seen people Absolutely love it and then I've seen a few people say they didn't really like it Heard it's a little bit really YA So like we'll see if I'm feeling that you know before we were yours So many people are talking about this. Jackie's talking about this right now And the rating is really high on good reads. So I was like, you know what? I might as well I can read really anything and like it like I can read the dumbest YA book and then I can also read Like not I mean actually not anything But I'll I just have a wide range of what I read basically and there are some more mature books That I meant to like I do like those as well. Um, it just depends on my mood Okay, Wonderland by Jennifer Hillier. That's one of I mentioned earlier one of my favorite thriller authors um, I haven't read it, but It's not a book that I'm looking at I think I would like but I didn't think I'd like the butcher and I Loved that book Okay, I don't know guys. You need to let me know what you think of my killer vacation by Desi Bailey I loved it happened one summer Loved loved loved that book And this is her one that just released this year And I don't know it seems really odd, but like is it good? Should I read it the maybe someday series? Like I said, I'm finishing Colleen Hoover. I actually Did I talk about this earlier? I'm delusional right now I'm finishing up the last few books that I have of Colleen Hoover Which are the last two in the maybe someday series and then the never never series Which is Colleen Hoover and Teran Fisher. So those I want to finish I also put Elvis and me by Priscilla Presley on there I thought that would be really interesting the good girl Which is by the same author as local woman missing and I loved that book I did read another one of hers and I liked it Um, so I was interested to see if I like that since we're like approaching fall I feel like this is like the last Maybe I'll read like a summer. I don't know. I just like not my vibe right now. I want like we're thriller I want like warmer cozier books. Leave your best rec down below Especially if it's not a popular book because it's a popular book. I've probably read it But anyways, love you guys so much. I hope you guys have a great day And I will talk to you guys in our next video. Bye Hold on like why am I so tired? Like I'm still, you know in my 20s. I'm still young. What's going on And I you go to dr. Google and you know why I'm tired Just start to get so much like generic advice or you know things that don't make sense