Katharine Bailey
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I Read Every Magnolia Parks Book and Now I Have Stockholm Syndrome | July Wrap Up
My reading taste in July was all over the place but it was mainly just Magnolia Parks lol. This wrap up has it all: romance, thrillers, more romance, MORE THRILLERS! I hope wherever you are you’re surviving the heat and have had a good month!
00:00 Intro
00:42 The Watchers - A.M. Shine
03:47 Mixed Signals - B.K. Borison
06:46 Pretty Girls - Karin Slaughter
09:24 No Exit - Taylor Adams
11:20 Sleepless - Romy Hausmann
12:55 Magnolia Parks - Jessa Hastings
17:44 Night Shift - Annie Crown
19:35 Outro
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Summer Book Haul | So Many Beach Reads!
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A summery book haul I got from the works recently - I ended up buying so many beach reads! Romances and thrillers that will hopefully be perfect page turners for soaking up the sun *she says whilst hiding inside from a rainstorm* Hope you’re doing well, and have had a good week! ❤️ 00:00 Intro 00:58 My Dark Romeo - Huntington Parker S. and L J Shen 02:15 Belladonna - Adalyn Grace 03:41 Wild Lov...
June Wrap Up! | 10 Books + 1 DNF
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My June Reading Wrap Up! This month I read 10 books and DNF’d 1 book which I really thought I was going to love 😭All the books I read are listed below - I hope you enjoy the video and have had an amazing June! ❤️ 00:00 Intro 00:25 The Poppy War - R.F. Kuang 02:56 The Puppet Master - Sam Holland 04:57 Seven Days in June - Tia Williams 07:41 What the River Knows - Isabel Ibañez 10:12 A Study in D...
READING 1 STAR REVIEWS OF MY FAVOURITE BOOKS...
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I read 1 star reviews of my favourite books and find out letting online strangers roast your reading taste is a humbling experience. Hope you're all doing well, thanks for watching! ❤️ 00:00 Intro 00:31 1 Star Reviews! 14:53 Outro Books Mentioned: The Ballad of Never After - Stephanie Garber The Song of Achilles - Madeline Miller Babel - R.F. Kuang Strange Sally Diamond - Liz Nugent Act Your Ag...
Mid Year Book Freakout Tag | Best Book, Most Disappointing Read, Newest Fictional Crush and More! ❤️
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My Mid Year Book Freakout Tag, taking you through my best and worst books, most-anticipated read, newest fictional crush and more! I can't believe we're halfway through the year already eek! 00:00 Outro 00:55 Best Book 02:33 Best Sequel 04:20 New Release I haven’t Read Yet 05:53 Most Anticipated Read 07:25 Biggest Disappointment 08:59 Biggest Surprise 11:16 New Favourite Author 12:31 Newest Fic...
Book Shopping in Bath + Book Haul!
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I take you book shopping with me in Bath and show you my haul! I had hoped to show you some library books too but unfortunately technology was not on my side. I bought some exciting books from Waterstones and Mr B's emporium, so I hope you enjoy this little bookshop vlog! 00:00 Intro 02:25 Bath 04:11 Book Haul! 08:50 Outro Books mentioned: Not in Love - Ali Hazelwood The Trees - Percival Everet...
Reading 5 Star Predictions! ⭐️
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Reading 5 star predictions! In this video I have chosen 3 books that have been on my tbr for a while that I think have the potential to be 5 star reads - as someone who is notoriously picky about what books I give a 5 star rating to, this video was a little bit stressful for me…. But I loved making it and it got me out of a reading slump, yay! Hope you’re doing well and thanks for watching! 00:...
A DNF, 5 Star Read, and Reading Slump | MAY WRAP UP
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This May wrap up has a DNF and a 5 star read, what a rollercoaster! I am in the midst of a reading slump and animal crossing is to blame! That being said, whilst I may not have read as much as I would have liked to this month, I did read some very good books and even though I had a DNF, it was at no fault of the book itself - I’m just in a very fickle mood in terms of what I want to read right ...
Overcoming Writer's Block & Planting Sunflowers | Gardening, Organising, and More! | May Vlog
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Hey everyone! 🌻 In this May vlog, I dive into gardening for the first time, organise my kitchen, and tackle some serious writer's block. This video is a bit different from my usual booktube content, but I thought it would be fun to share what I've been up to outside of reading. Don't worry, this channel will still primarily focus on books, with occasional lifestyle updates. If this isn't your t...
Top Five Books of 2024 So Far | Quarterly Stats ✨
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Hi there! This video is a bit late considering it is now the middle of May but I saw a couple of people making this and was inspired to look at my own reading stats for the first few months of 2024 and I’ve definitely found areas I can improve in my reading such as reading even just ONE non-fiction book 😭😂 Hope you’re doing well and thanks for watching! xx Syd BookWorrom’s video: th-cam.com/vid...
Edinburgh Bookshop Vlog + Haul 📚
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Please enjoy some sunny clips of Edinburgh and me chatting about what I did there and the various books I picked up whilst on holiday! Sorry I sound a bit rough at points in this video (and also look like I’m crying at points, I promise I’m fine lol), I’m just still recovering from being very ill :( I hope it’s sunny where you are and that you are doing well and reading good books! ❤️ 00:00 Exp...
A 5 Star Read and a Major Disappointment | April Reading Wrap Up
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This wasn’t the best reading month for me but I did get a 5 star read so that’s something! Little did I know when I was filming this I was about to come down with the flu and my brain was struggling a bit to work properly but hopefully I was somewhat coherent with my thoughts and feelings haha! I hope you’re doing well and that you had a good April! xx 00:00 Intro 00:52 Hokey Pokey - Kate Masca...
Romantasy and Murder Mysteries! | May TBR
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I want to rekindle my obsession with romantasy so I'm hoping my picks for May will do just that! What's on your TBR for May, are there any new releases I should keep my eye out for? Thanks for watching! ❤️ 00:00 Intro 00:46 The Secret History - Donna Tartt 02:12 Seven Days in June - Tia Williams 03:55 Everyone in my Family has Killed Someone - Benjamin Stevenson 05:16 She Smells of Turmeric - N...
My Local Bookshop Picks My Next Reads! 📚
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I used Mr B’s Emporium’s Recommendation Station on their website to choose my next reads and ended up gaining some new favourite thrillers because of them! Mr B’s in Bath is an amazing bookshop and I’ll link their website below if you want to check them out. Thank you so much for watching, I hope you’re well! xx mrbsemporium.com 00:00 Intro 02:18 Filling Out the Online Form 05:39 Receiving Mr B...
Time and Place Book Tag
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Thank you so much to @BobCanRead for tagging me in this video, I will link his video and @pleasereadyourbook below! Bob Can Read's Video: th-cam.com/video/RU0yMY67bB0/w-d-xo.html Please Read Your Book's Video: th-cam.com/video/HpYuq9OQxIk/w-d-xo.html I am tagging: @NickellesNook @luise_marianne No pressure to partake! 🥰 00:00 Intro 00:30 A book that reminds you of your past 04:40 A book that is...
First 5 Star Read of 2024! | March Wrap Up
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First 5 Star Read of 2024! | March Wrap Up
Wake up babe, there's a new Emily Henry book in April x (April TBR)
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Wake up babe, there's a new Emily Henry book in April x (April TBR)
Is True Crime Unethical?? | Reading Vlog
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Is True Crime Unethical?? | Reading Vlog
My All Time Favourite Books 📚 (subject to change...)
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My All Time Favourite Books 📚 (subject to change...)
Better Late Than Never! | Booktube Newbie Tag
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Better Late Than Never! | Booktube Newbie Tag
A Month of Meh | February Reading Wrap Up
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A Month of Meh | February Reading Wrap Up
YA Books and StoryGraph Reads the World Challenge | March TBR
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YA Books and StoryGraph Reads the World Challenge | March TBR
Reading Every Ali Hazelwood Book For the First Time (Including Bride!) 💕🔬
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Reading Every Ali Hazelwood Book For the First Time (Including Bride!) 💕🔬
Browsing Bookshops in Bath (Plus Book Haul)
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Browsing Bookshops in Bath (Plus Book Haul)
January Reading Wrap Up (lots and lots of romance)
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January Reading Wrap Up (lots and lots of romance)
February TBR | Paranormal Romance, Fantasy and Thrillers
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February TBR | Paranormal Romance, Fantasy and Thrillers
A Cosy Writing Vlog | Starting My Second Draft and Growing Confidence
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A Cosy Writing Vlog | Starting My Second Draft and Growing Confidence
A HIGHLY PREDICTABLE 2023 BOOK BRACKET
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A HIGHLY PREDICTABLE 2023 BOOK BRACKET
Did I Find the Perfect Holiday Romance?? | December Reading Wrap Up
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Did I Find the Perfect Holiday Romance?? | December Reading Wrap Up
2024 Book Releases I’m Excited For!
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2024 Book Releases I’m Excited For!

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  • @user-pk4gy9ic6c
    @user-pk4gy9ic6c 23 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

    I like magnolia parks and daisy haites but I had to pack myself with all the toxicity

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 20 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

      @@user-pk4gy9ic6c so much toxicity! Especially in magnolias books

  • @MsTimmy1987
    @MsTimmy1987 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I’ve been looking at the Elsie Silver books but thought one series didn’t sound very cowboy-esque but that the other one might be good… basically I’m trying to get something to tide me over until the next Rebel Blue book comes out 😂😂 Would be so interested to hear what you think of the Elsie Silver books as you really helped me out with the Rebel Blue recommendations! Thank you for another great video and hope you love your books! ❤️📚✨

  • @MsTimmy1987
    @MsTimmy1987 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I did like ‘In the Weeds’ but I’m now comparing to the Rebel Blue series and it’s not even coming close! It was ok but nothing special - I have the third one to read so am hoping it’ll get better! Hope you have a lovely reading month! ❤️📚✨

  • @brooklinslibrary
    @brooklinslibrary 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Reading one star reviews of your faves is not for the weak. I love this! It's amazing how people can read the same book and take different things away from it. 💯 omg I died at "is that it?" 💀

  • @glitterking20
    @glitterking20 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I love your videos; they're so relaxing and wholesome 😊 I've spent my month reading the Pretty Little Liars books and they're wildly entertaining! I'm actually about to start The Secret History and I have pretty high hopes as well :p

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you!! Pretty Little Liars is a show I never watched and I feel like I missed out on a cultural moment by not watching it 😂

  • @MsTimmy1987
    @MsTimmy1987 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It’s dangerous watching your videos as each time I come away with books to buy 😂😂 this time it’s The Adventures of Amina…! Thank you for another excellent video! ❤️🌈📚

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ooh let me know if you enjoy, I can't wait to read it!

  • @user-tk1xd9js1z
    @user-tk1xd9js1z หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pride and Prejudice... 1995. YES!

  • @rebekahmariereads
    @rebekahmariereads หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m also so excited for rewitched! Getting all my fall books together for cozy/spooky reading binges by the fireplace ❤

  • @itsmimiduong
    @itsmimiduong หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats on almost one year of your channel! 😍 I'm hearing SO much about the Rebel Blue Ranch series!! I'm a little scared to pick it up since I'm not realllyyyy sure I'll enjoy cowboy romance but everything I'm hearing is so GOOD that I won't even notice the cowboy aspect 😂 Also did you notice how all of Ali Hazelbooks are enemies to lovers? I recently realize it so I can't not stop thinking about it 🤣

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s the first cowboy romance I’ve read, so I found it a good place to start (the cowboy aspect wasn’t that present, especially in the second one)! Haha, yes she definitely has a formula she likes to stick to

  • @thatweirdkidfromyourschool
    @thatweirdkidfromyourschool หลายเดือนก่อน

    happy one year anniversary to your channel!!!! I need to get back into reading myself, this year I've only read comic books (which is fine!!), and this month I've started a short story collection :D but I definitely won't finish it in time for my june wrap up :/ also you have a lovely accent!!!

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey หลายเดือนก่อน

      aw thank you! short stories are something I really want to read more of, if you have any recommendations! x

  • @RhiannaVarney
    @RhiannaVarney หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great to hear your thoughts! I also read Penance this year and really enjoyed it too! My favourite book of the year so far is probably 10 minutes and 38 seconds in this strange world. It has great characters and a focus on female friendship. Also made me cry. I hope to get to Boy Parts soon 😃

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ooh I don’t think I’ve heard of that - will definitely check it out!

  • @itsmimiduong
    @itsmimiduong หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh noooooo 😭 I have an extreme high hopes for Not in Love so I'm scared now. I definitely agree the last couple of books have been... really different? I'll be reading it soon once I finish the book I'm currently reading. And if makes you feel better, if anyone ever talked to me about books in real life, I'd be soooo happy. You probably made her day too 💕. But I understand, I'm socially awkward sometimes so I'm always afraid of saying the wrong thing 😅

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was really looking forward to it too 😭 hopefully it's just me, and you still like it!

    • @itsmimiduong
      @itsmimiduong หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@katharineisobelbailey Did you see her new announce book?? Ahh... it's a sports romance, and I'm definitely not a sports romance girly so 😭 I'm just wondering why she's branching out so much hahaha

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey หลายเดือนก่อน

      omg no! tbh I quite like that she's trying new things but it's just never gonna be right for everyone

  • @MsTimmy1987
    @MsTimmy1987 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your choices and also well done on recommending a book - things like that terrify me! Also, you recommended Lyla Sage in your other video and I’ve read both now and completely agree that both are brilliant but ‘Swift and Saddled’ is even better than ‘Done and Dusted’! Thank you for the recommendation! ❤️🌈📚

  • @juliehughes1258
    @juliehughes1258 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your photography is just lovely here. I really appreciate it when book shoppers show the outdoors, and also SLOWLY pan the book collections so viewers can see what's on offer. I paused on that giant board with staff picks at 3:30. I love it when shops feature those. Congratulations on the blind book date win. I'm loving that for you, Katharine. And let me assure you of one thing. I believe there will come a time in your life when you will be able to buy as many books as you'd like. This could ALSO turn into a problem!!! (67-year-old reading 20 books in the Read-What-You-Own challenge. I won't buy any new books until I've read 20 books I have.) Excellent video.

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching! 🥰 That time can't come soon enough haha!

  • @itsmimiduong
    @itsmimiduong หลายเดือนก่อน

    Have you tried listening to audiobooks while playing animal crossing? That's what I've been doing while I play games 🥰 Also life's too short to not DNF! You can always come back to it when you're in the mood for the book 💕 Your point is pretty solid about Emily Henry; you're right that it's usually focus on the female's struggles. I'm glad to see that change in Funny Story! Heartstream sound crazy... I want to read it 😳 I hope your reading slump get better in June 💕

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey หลายเดือนก่อน

      I haven't but that's such a good idea! My problem is I find it really hard to concentrate on audiobooks that I think I would end up losing track of what was going on if I was playing ac too - maybe an autobiography or something a bit more conversational would work though

  • @lucy_mcra
    @lucy_mcra 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can totally relate to the glasses thing! The kitchen looks amazing, I can see the logic in every cupboard hahaha - so satisfying! Also so jealous of the weather you’re having, you look so summery, beautiful!

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! The weather is back to normal now, hopefully the sun has moved up to Scotland for you ❤️

  • @RhiannaVarney
    @RhiannaVarney 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love tracking my reading like this! It was great to hear your stats. I also read Emily Wilde's EoF recently and enjoyed it a lot. Also I read Penance this year and enjoyed it too, but haven't read Boy Parts before. I loved Baby Reindeer so I think I need to get to that soon 😃

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Even though they’re different vibes, I think if you liked penance you’ll like boy parts!

    • @RhiannaVarney
      @RhiannaVarney 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@katharineisobelbailey Thank you! I'll probably read it in June 😃

  • @MsTimmy1987
    @MsTimmy1987 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for another great video! Also, I picked up the Rebel Blue series due to your recommendation and I’m nearly finished Done and Dusted, and am loving it! Can’t wait to pick up Swift and Saddled next! Thank you! ❤️🌈📚

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aw I’m so happy you’re enjoying it!! I loved swift and saddled even more, can’t wait to hear what you think! 🥰

  • @ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk
    @ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great city. The problem with watching other book tubers channels is that it only increases the tbr. Happy reading to you.

  • @katiejlumsden
    @katiejlumsden 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you’re looking for more novels about cults, I really recommend Home by Cailean Stead

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ooh I've just looked it up and immediately added to my tbr - thank you!! 🥰

  • @Any-Day-DigitalMarketingAgency
    @Any-Day-DigitalMarketingAgency 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for another awesome video👏👏

  • @MsTimmy1987
    @MsTimmy1987 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What an amazing service! This is so great! I’ve visited Mr B’s twice in my life and hope to go again another day - so wonderful there! Thank you for making us aware of this service - so helpful as I don’t live near to Bath! ❤️🌈📚

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It really is, I hope you get some good recs from it! 🥰

  • @mildrumpus
    @mildrumpus 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would LOVE to go book shopping in Edinburgh. What a dream! Thanks for sharing. 😎📚👍

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It has so many amazing bookshops that I didn't even get to this day - thanks for watching!

  • @MsTimmy1987
    @MsTimmy1987 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m like five seconds into the video and SO beautiful! 🥰❤️😍🌈🌻📚

  • @FloraAndOtherNonsense
    @FloraAndOtherNonsense 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The beginning sequence of this is so dreamy. Feels like a ghibli film ❤

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aw thank you! That’s the highest of compliments ❤️

  • @alexbailey4748
    @alexbailey4748 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wait, its all old books

  • @candyhyojung1860
    @candyhyojung1860 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i lovedd circe which makes me even more excited to read tsoa because everyone loves it even more !🥰the writing was so beautiful you're so right

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I wish I could read tsoa for the first time again, I hope you love it! ❤️

  • @samlstowell
    @samlstowell 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you want excellent viking fantasy, please read A.E. Rayne!

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      thank you for the rec, I'll make a note! ❤️

  • @alliefu7499
    @alliefu7499 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Circe for me was a solid 4 star read but not as strong as the song of Achilles

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's hard to be stronger than song of achilles

  • @alexbailey4748
    @alexbailey4748 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm happy I finally got you to read Circe. What a book!

  • @AGiftedJourneyx
    @AGiftedJourneyx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used to write non-fictional stories of my time in Critical Care. I had such a passion for writing, I was always entertained. It was a dream to self-publish. Life happened, again, and I stopped writing. I thought I could get back into it but I have lost that skill. Maybe I just need to keep trying but I am just as happy watching videos like yours as I paint somewhat lifelike baby dolls instead. I would read your work and I would buy your book as a way of support. I keep getting this anxious feeling like creativity is dying, what with the current theme of directors producing remakes of old movies rather than bringing something new to the screen and such things, so its reassuring to see somebody so invested in original ideas like yourself. Keep going, and I look forward to seeing the end result no mater how long I must wait x

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for this comment, it was so encouraging to read! As for you having lost that skill, I don't believe that! Even if you write as little as 5 minutes a day, you'll eventually get back into the swing of it I'm sure ❤️

  • @MsTimmy1987
    @MsTimmy1987 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So I’ve now bought the two Lyla Sage from this video 😂😂🫣🫣❤️🌈📚 thank you!

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope you enjoy! I just bought swift and saddled paperback and am considering a reread already but my tbr is yelling at me haha x

  • @katiejlumsden
    @katiejlumsden 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome to Booktube 😊

  • @nanimaonovi2528
    @nanimaonovi2528 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    TW The Book of Doors has torture that caught a lot of readers off guard.

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh wow, I did not know that, thanks for letting me know!

  • @BobCanRead
    @BobCanRead 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so good! I love that you chose "Never Let Me Go"-what a fantastic and upsetting book. I read it out loud to my wife early last year, and by the end we were both inconsolable. Cheers!

  • @pleasereadyourbook
    @pleasereadyourbook 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice job on this one, you have some great choices and associations with those books. And thanks for the mention also!

  • @laurlovesliterature
    @laurlovesliterature 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved that I hadn't heard of any of these except a Little Life. it was so refreshing to not see the same few books over and over! Eliza Clark sounds like someone I need to pick up ASAP. I started A Little Life but put it down and haven't picked it back up yet. I loved what I did read though.

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aw I'm so glad you heard of some new books from this! I honestly can't recommend Eliza Clark enough, both books were so incredible! x

  • @beckafernandez5890
    @beckafernandez5890 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I knew that Fragile Animals would be a bit of you!

  • @MsTimmy1987
    @MsTimmy1987 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for these great book ideas! I love golden age crime but haven’t really read any more modern ones so Wife of the Gods sounds really interesting! ❤️📚

  • @MsTimmy1987
    @MsTimmy1987 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really love your channel and this video! Thank you so much for sharing! ❤️📚

  • @lucy_mcra
    @lucy_mcra 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😘🫱🏻 can’t wait for reading in the sun! Also the Hell Followed With Us book sounds like the perfect find!!

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I know, I just really hope it lives up to the blurb!

  • @user-pk4gy9ic6c
    @user-pk4gy9ic6c 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    yess emily henry if its anything like the last one it will be amazing happy place

  • @beckafernandez5890
    @beckafernandez5890 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Still thinking about Boy Parts. So glad that you picked it for book club this month!

  • @toinenosoite3173
    @toinenosoite3173 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    May I ask why you liked Babel so much? Myself, I gave it only two stars, as I found the story to be so black and white with no nuances at all to make it ultimately uninteresting. Also, I found the entire system of magic to make no sense at all. As a linguist myself, I found her reasoning to be on very shaky ground, e.g. why you needed someone from the colonies to work the magic. In her reasoning for that, R.F. Kuang really showed that she doesn't know anything about European languages. This last thing may have been one of the main points why I disliked the book so much.

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think the thing I loved most about it was the world she built and the overall tone/vibe of the book - I love dark academia and found family trope and both are so prevalent in Babel. That being said, I can see why this book isn’t for everyone and I know someone who gave it 1 star eek 😂 When I rate something 5 stars I really am just rating it for ME, because I think something can be flawed but still be the perfect fit for someone - does that make sense? I guess it’s like people in a way haha. I can especially understand why you wouldn’t enjoy it if you’re a linguist because it can be so grating reading about something you’re so knowledgable about that you can pick out all the errors in logic. However, I’m not a linguist (I am terrible at learning other languages 😂) so it was easy for me to gloss over parts I didn’t fully understand and just accept them as fact in this world. Also, I think I just really like Kuang’s writing - I also loved Yellowface, which couldn’t be more different to Babel, but both books’ prose was just so engaging and unputtdownable for me. Have you read any of her other books? ☺️

    • @toinenosoite3173
      @toinenosoite3173 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@katharineisobelbailey Thank you for your response, and sorry that it has taken so long for me to reply. Vive la difference! If there is something I like, it is that we all can have different opinions on e.g. books. We are all always entitled to our views, which of course are based on our personal tastes, and myself I find it extremely interesting to know why someone likes something that I do not. No, I haven't read anything else by her, and, to be honest, this book didn't encourage me to read another one. Myself, I unfortunatly wasn't that convinced by her prose, and here I compare her to fantasy authors like Guy Gavriel Kay or Robin Hobb. The prose absolutely wasn't bad, it was even better than many other popular authors, but it didn't wow me in any sense. However, if I were to take up another book of hers, what would you recommend?

  • @itsmimiduong
    @itsmimiduong 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Better late than never! Honestly, I really appreciate that now we can film a lot of things with our phones -- the quality is amazing, I didn't even know you were filming via your phone. I can't wait to see your other videos as it goes on -- I'm the same, I love romance so I think that's what all my vids would be but I'll probably try to showcase my life 😂

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aw that’s so good to hear! It is amazing how much we can do with them

  • @ReadRe-sellRepeat
    @ReadRe-sellRepeat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Bath, ever since I went to University there - I am so glad to see that the used bookstall is still there in the market, I bought loads of great books there when I was on a tight budget. I love spending ages browsing a jumble of books, you never know what you will find! I also lived in Edinburgh for a while, and totally get what you mean, it definitely has the same vibe as Bath.

  • @lucy_mcra
    @lucy_mcra 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was also SO obsessed with Wounded when I first read it. Honestly I just don't think I've ever read anything like it! Maybe a bit Of Mice and Men? Loved it, I'll definitely read it again at some point too.

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Was so good! I do see of mice and men although I didn’t love that book when I read it in high school…

  • @NicholasOfAutrecourt
    @NicholasOfAutrecourt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, Katharine! I'm looking forward to hearing about all bookish things you want to share with us over the upcoming year. From an oldie content creator to a (kinda) newbie, welcome aboard. We're so glad to have you here. Thanks for doing the tag so it's easier to find you say and hello!

  • @mildrumpus
    @mildrumpus 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Welcome to the BookTube community! I'm very envious of your "Calvin & Hobbes" collection. Best of luck with your channel - I look forward to watching more of your videos. Happy Reading! 😎📚👍

    • @katharineisobelbailey
      @katharineisobelbailey 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you!! That’s my husbands collection, its really cool ☺️

  • @ninajanine
    @ninajanine 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Finding that *one* book that makes one feel a lot of things (good and bad alike!) is indeed totally worth it! You couldn't have said it any better 💖 Great video, happy I found your channel!