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@@Starlit.Melody ❤️🫶 ahhh thank you so so much!! Really appreciate it!!

@AnasBookery you're welcomeee!!

@@lushi3301 Oh thank you so much!!❤️

Ooooh I really hope you pick up When Among Crows! Honestly the perfect little novella, I almost wish it was 400+ pages 😂 Thank you so much!! Thats exactly how I fell with your videos! And thank you! the cold is pretty much over now thankfully haha Glad you are feeling better as well!

@@JohnSeney-t1i I’ve been meaning to read The Great Gatsby for way too long now😅 didn’t realize it was so short now I am not as hesitant to reach for it haha Ooooh really hope you enjoy To Be Taught If Fortunate, you’ll have to let me know! A part of me agrees with your Italian abuela tbh 😂💛 but this cat has claimed that spot as his and now even has a little blanket set there for his afternoon naps haha

Oh I agree, give him whatever he needs for maximum comfort! 😺😀👍 My abuela who raised me was an animal lover but there was no tolerance for them in her kitchen, or for me either for that matter 😁😸 The thing with "Gatsby" is it's very summery so you might want to wait a few months!

@@RaesReads Thank you so much!!💛 I think I will try and complete the mini series with all the Raven Cycle characters hehe Digital art definitely feels very different when it comes to rendering/painting skin! I think the reason I love it so much is cause I have truly enjoyed the process of learning about it but I agree that it’s so much harder with traditional mediums like pencil drawing or paint 😅 now I feel like I need to try an acrylic painting of a person to see if I can still say I love rendering skin haha Would love to see your art one day!! 💛 I usually stick to people because I struggle with everything else haha Really glad that she gives off Blue vibes!! And thank you for confirming that Chainsaw is a girl haha my memory is not as faulty as I thought 😅

@@AnasBookery Yay! I am super pumped to see the rest of them. Skin with acrylic is deadly, haha. I am not the biggest fan of acrylic in general, as I feel like it is just so unforgiving and dries sooo quickly! To do skin with that medium? ☠ If I had to pick a medium for skin, I'm going with oil, but in general that's also too much work, haha . I just tend to stick with non-humans with watercolor and, recently, gouache! My husband also creates a lot of art with alcohol markers and those are *really* growing on me too! I think I will likely never share my art, though, as it is NOT great, hahaha. I paint for personal joy, not necessarily for beautiful works 🤪😂

@@RaesReads It might take me a while to finish them because the more I read the books the more I want to change their design 😅 but I agree that acrylic is definitely one of the least forgiving mediums haha I would love to get my hands on some oil paints or gouache! Ive never worked with them but they seem so much for flexible and forgiving haha I believe art should always be for personal joy! I hope you and your husband continue to enjoy it as a little side hobby 🥰

@@RaesReads Wait I cannot believe your company worked on Arcane?!? Omg that’s so exciting! I would love to one day get the opportunity to work on something like that! May I ask what you work on? (Understand if it’s private!🫶) I would definitely recommend checking the show out, the story writing of it is absolutely amazing and the art is breathtaking. I am obsessed with it. Now to reply to the rest haha the curtain wanted to be the main show in the intro 😅 and I totally understand giving The Raven Boys 4 stars! I did as well the first time I read it, since this was a reread of the first book to get myself into the full series I think I was able to fully invest myself because I already knew the beginning was a bit slow. But so glad you are liking them! 💛 Honestly have to thank you again for recommending Traitors Masque!! It truly saved my weeks haha and I think I will for sure be reading more of Kenley Davidson’s work, might save them for those moments where I just need a wholesome cozy fantasy/romance 💛 I am hooked on T.Kingfisher now hehe just need to decide which of her books to read next! Thank you for the support always!💛

@@RaesReads Ahhh thank you!💛 That means so much because I truly struggled with it hahaha honestly would love to have it in real life 😅

@@JohnSeney-t1i Thank you!! And yes she’s one of the main characters, barely 5 feet tall and a badass haha

Sounds like my kind of girl for sure 😸😁

@@RebeccaAmalia highly recommend! Had them again on some sourdough bread with fresh basil on top and it was delicious

@@JohnSeney-t1i I can understand that to an extent but I think it was so unnecessary to the story 😅 maybe just not my cup of tea haha (earthlings lol) took me by surprise for sure! Oh so sorry to hear about Bootsy! And yes the eggs with fried cheese are to die for, absolutely delicious!!

@AnasBookery Of course the author still has to make it work. Which always has the same result: it will work for some and not for others. From the publisher's point of view the question is does it work enough to turn a profit! 😸😁

@@JohnSeney-t1i You are right, although not a conventional happy ending whatsoever haha it was a happy ending in a way for the characters themselves! I will most likely be picking up Muratas next book, might just wait for some other readers to give their opinions on it to have a clearer idea what I am going into 😅 I am excited to hear that! “To Be Taught If Fortunate” truly is an incredible book, to have the talent of saying so much and encapsulating such beautifully raw and complex characters in less than 200 pages is a feat, I hope you love it as much as I did!! 💛

​@@AnasBookery It is called "Vanishing World" and will be out next April 15! It is about a Japan where sex no longer exists and everyone is born by artificial insemination! 😲🙀 My odds of finding "To Be Taught-" in the library are good but I will buy it if I have to 👍!

@@RaesReads Thank you!!💛 I think All The Living and The Dead is a great discussion around death and maybe we should all know a bit more about it, but yes it’s definitely quite dark so maybe take it at a slower pace and bounce back and forth with something lighter to balance the mood! 🫶

@@RaesReads I am so excited to dive into more of her books this month!! Already started one hehe Exactly! We get enough human horrors in real life I think I’ll be avoiding books like that from now on 🥲 I saw someone do it one day and discovered I also could so now my superstitious self does it every time hahaha as if it would make my wish bigger 🤣 I don’t think it’s normal at all though haha my sister thinks I am a weirdo

@@JohnSeney-t1i I agree that Murata has great talent in story telling and I am definitely open to reading more of her work! (and yes definitely agree that the justice for sexual assault in the book was needed) I’ll never stop adding Costa Rican kitties to the videos, glad they are appreciated💛

@@RaesReads I love that hahah might have to change my tbr’s to “lists to choose from” as well 😂 I am also super excited I can already tell November will be a great reading month and I’ll definitely be reading Nettle and Bone!💛 And so glad to hear that Traitor’s Masque works as a standalone😅 Thank you!!!💛 and thank you so much for all the support!

@@moony2414 Exactly! The way it’s written truly brings the magic to life, I even dare to say it’s my favorite standalone book ever 💛

@@RaesReads everytime I meet a new kitty or get to hangout with family or friends that have cats I have to document it haha 💛

​@@AnasBookery Hahha, I understand, because same 😂💜

@@RaesReads🤣🤣 I am that predictable haha But yay I hope you end up enjoying the ones on your tbr!! 💛

@@AnasBookery Haha, yes, but in a good way!! And thank you! I am sure I will, as you loved them so much 😄

@@RaesReads We did! Pretty good set of reading months thankfully haha I am excited to hear your thoughts on The Familiar whenever you do read it and SO excited to see your 2024 tier rank! 😅 it will be a struggle but one worth while haha

@@ardenne24 Thank you so much! 💛 I actually painted that eye haha a few months ago, trying to get back into painting! So glad you like it :) Oooh I have no heard of The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport but it’s going straight on my TBR thank you for the recommendation! (I would consider it a sub-genre? who’s to say it’s not haha) Hope you are having a great day!

@@AnasBookery Umm wow, you’re talented. Btw, Later on I saw the video of you painting the seascape and figured the painting of the eye is probably yours! Thank you for confirming, it’s amazing, totally drew me in. Also your lit + painting content is 🔥 that was a fun concept, enjoyed that. Hope you’re having a great day too and making lots of kitty friends ☺️☀️

@@ardenne24 Thank you!! That means a lot 💛✨

@@ZkL92 I have not! I’ve been meaning to for years and you’re the second person now that I’ve heard recommend it this month, now I feel like I must get to it soon haha thanks!

@@songofromeeeO oh thank you so much! You as well💛

@@AnasBookery Also, where are Brandon Sanderson's books?

@@wooshbait36 I haven’t read any yet 🥲😅 I really need/want to but don’t even know where to start hahah which would you recommend for Brandon Sanderson beginner?

@@AnasBookery Since you have already read a lot of fantasy, you can start with Stormlight Archive book one, which is "The Way of Kings." it's a bit slower-paced but absolutely worth it for character development and some of the most epic moments that you will ever read, and book two in the series is masterpiece. If you want shorter and fast-paced, then read Mistborn.

@@AnasBookery There are also Graphic Audio versions of his books that have full cast and music and sounds; it's awesome but it's pricy.

@@RaesReads I am so upset about it tbh 🥲 I had such high hopes for it and now I feel like I am in a desperate hunt to fill in the void it left me with haha Thank you!!🥰 Kiki is the best, grumpy and needy all at once, still a baby at 13 haha

@@AnasBookery I definitely know that feeling all too well 🥲 Haha, those are the best cats 😂

@@JohnSeney-t1i they truly make like so much better!

@@closet_bibliophile4355 oh nooo hahaha I am wishing you the best of luck with them!! I find that turning off the option to see how many pages or percentage is left of the book really helps me because it’s takes off that pressure of knowing how much you have left to read😅

@@AnasBookery actually didn't think of that that might come in handy thanks

@@closet_bibliophile4355 hope it helps!💛

@@RaesReads I blame Kindles for being so convenient and comfy to hold 😅 I think not prioritizing Annie Bot is the right choice hahaha although I am so glad I read I don’t really feel comfortable recommending it sadly 😅 maybe as a buddy read with a friend? (who is willing to after reading trigger warnings 🥲) and that way you can discuss and be angry together! Might help haha

@@AnasBookery Haha, yeah that is a really good idea. I think if I do ever read Annie Bot, I will have to do it just like that, as I will certainly need another person to rage and discuss with 😅

@@RaesReads Thank you!!!💛💛 the sloths truly were the highlight of the video and my week haha

@@Victoria-ht1fo I am both excited and terrified to read it! But I love hearing that so many people love it💛

@@JohnSeney-t1i Thank you for the warnings! As I have only read “Convenience Store Woman” haha I now feel a bit more ready to dive into “Earthlings”, although perhaps also a bit more hesitant 😅

@@AnasBookery You deserve all the credit for being willing to challenge yourself to read potentially disturbing things 👍

@@Bawbcaht I agree that these topics should be discussed and sympathetic voices with the privilege to be heard help a lot! However I think in a lot of cases it narrows down to the execution of how these stories are told, to make sure we aren’t silencing the voices that should be heard by only shining light on those of white privileged authors. In this case I believe T.J Klune wrote a beautiful duology about kindness, holding on to hope, fighting against discrimination, found family and a great discussion around queerness, parenting and adoption. Without overshadowing other voices that deserve to be heard and tell their stories.

@@AnasBookery I'm not trying to be argumentative but how can writing a book silence somebody who is also writing a book? Telling somebody that they don't have a moral right to freely express their opinions is tyrannical at best and evil at worst.

@@adelina_bonca Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it 💛

@@RaesReads 🤣 my memory works in weird ways when it comes to books I’ve read and calling it slam poetry is the best compliment I’ve received about it haha thank you!

@@RaesReads Maybe we can make we could buddy read the LoTR one day! Motivate each other to finally get through them 😅 I looove sci fi and so I think that’s also why it disappointed me so much, but I might as well give Starter Villain a try hehe I trust your judgment! And honestly when it comes to Iron Flame I’d vote for not even finishing it 😅 the last 30% just get worse in my opinion haha I’ll be reading Nettle and Bone next then! I have heard it’s a hit or miss for many but I am hopeful I’ll end up loving it as much as you do! (My nose has fully healed! Thank you🤍)

@@AnasBookery Yes! I honestly think that is the only way I will get through it, haha. I love the movies so much and I loved it when I first read book 1 years ago, but I just get sidetracked by so many other, new books 😅 I hope you like Starter Villain whenever you do try it. I am a bit worried, haha Oh no 😂 I am really torn, because I do think it was getting more annoying and I keep hearing it was awful, but also, I am such a type A person. The thought of not finishing something is hard, haha I really hope you love Nettle and Bone! Just like Starter Villain, it was a solid 5 stars for me. As mentioned, though, I am a bit afraid 😂Hopefully, at the very least, you moderately enjoy both!!

@@RaesReads We should buddy read them at some point next year to finally get it over with haha especially since I am sure we will love them! I get that 😅 maybe you should finish it just to be able to rant about it haha I am probably going to try and read Starter Villain and Nettle and Bone next month hehe sounds great for October reads! I’ll let you know what you think! 🥰

@@Bawbcaht thank you!!

@@RaesReads No rush!🤍 excited to see your answers to the prompts! I feel the same way with your videos! I think we have very similar tbr’s and are simply reading each others unread ones hahaha

@@TheLinguistsLibrary thank you for the tag Emily! Love the comparison between Max Porter and Emily Dickinson!

@@AFuentes303 Thank you!!🤍 I have The Shadow of the Gods ready for you to borrow next time I see you!

@@ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk every readers struggle sadly! Right back at you ☺️

Awwww thank you!🤍 working on the painting/reading vlog right now! Can’t wait to hear your reaction to The Shadow of The Gods! I have been trying to make everyone in my life read it so that I have someone to discuss it with 😅 but no one so far has wanted to start it haha I definitely feel so privileged to be living here, hopefully you can visit again at some point! Maybe you and your husband can have a little anniversary celebration trip one day🤍 I’ve been wanting to visit Europe and Germany for so long! My boyfriend has family in Germany and has been a couple times so hopefully in the next few years I can join him to meet them ☺️ it looks like such a beautiful country and so different from here!

@@AnasBookery Can't wait to see it!! 😍 Haha, I might not start it for a while either, but I will definitely try to sneak it in as soon as possible - I am sure I will love it! I hope so too! We would love to go back for our 5 yr anniversary perhaps! (and then 6 and 7 and 8, etc, haha) You definitely have to make it out here at least once, it is so nice! If your boyfriend has family here then it's perfect 🙌 There is soooo much to do and see here. The nature in Germany is very different to the Americas, but it is *so* stunning, especially in southern Germany! And Europe in general is so connected and small. It's so easy to country hop which makes for tons and tons of fun!

@@RaesReads Hopefully you are able to come and visit more of the country as well!! I cannot wait to visit Europe! The south of Germany looks beautiful with all the mountains and just gorgeous landscape! One day 🥰

@@AnasBookery When you do make it out here, feel free to ask me any questions! I’ve got millions of recommendations and tips for around this area 😂💜

@@RaesReads Thank you!! And same here if you every need any tips with Costa Rica🤍

@@JohnSeney-t1i I have both Earthlings and The Doloriad on my tbr but not going to like have been a bit scared to start them haha your recommendation is motivating me to do so though! Will try to get to them during October, spooky month sounds like the perfect time for disturbing books 😅 will check out William S. Burroughs as well, thank you!