Kayla I would love to see a reading vlog where you just read books at YOU want to read and that you have been waiting to fit into a video... but they can be all random! "Reading 5 books I'm excited/hopeful about" or something :)
Never Let Me Go seems to be pretty divisive as a book. I remember the first time I saw the goodreads rating and reviews. I was shook 😂 honestly, it’s my favourite book of all time. A lot of people’s majn criticism is that it seems detached and lacking in emotional impact, but for me that’s always what made it what it is. It’s so subtle and it’s these big emotional things hidden in all these smaller, day to day, ‘insignificant’ moments. These extraordinary circumstances surrounded by such ordinary/banal things and issues and lives. I also always love how Ishiguro writes about memory and perspective.
I so agree with this! A lot of the time when people don't like Never Let Me Go they mention not connecting with Kathy as a character, and I think that's very intentional on the author's part.
Never Let Me Go is also one of my favorite books, so I knew Kayla would hate it lol. I love all of Ishiguro’s books except The Buried Giant so she will probably like that one.
I read it in highschool, when I hated every book I was told to read, and I LOVED it. I've thought about it frequently ever since. I have it on my list to reread it now that I read regularly again and see if I agree with my past self!
It’s my favorite book as well. Once I figured out what was going on, it has such a profound emotional impact. It was like a punch in the gut and I haven’t stopped thinking about it.
The Devil and the Dark Water is one of my faves! But I have that same issue with getting into a book if I haven't picked up the genre in a while. And Stuart Turton's ending are always... a choice 😂
House of Salt and Sorrows surprised me when I read it because of how much horror imagery there was, and seeing how much you enjoyed Small Favors has me wanting to pick up now!
I’ve always not been able to explain why I’m a mood reader, but you saying you need to read the same sort of genre back to back sums it up, it’s too jarring to swap between them, it also explains why I always have about 18 books on the go at once with chunks of them being from the same genres, you’ve cracked the code for me!
Hahahahaa I couldn't help it. We both showed *such* interest in it in the liveshow, to the point we semi agreed to buddy read it. 🤭 You're lucky I didn't DM you this week and force you to complete it with me hahahaha
I'm not sure if you have read this already but Blood Orange by Harriet Tyce is one of my favourites, which was published in 2019. The main character is a criminal barrister and her job features a lot in this book too as the author is an ex barrister herself. It's very gritty, with morally grey characters and has a great twist. 😍 Her latest book (It Ends at Midnight) also has similar themes, but I didn't think it was as good.
Omg I'm so excited that House of Hunger won!! I read it a couple weeks ago and absolutely loved it! It's gonna be such a good book to discuss in a live show 😍😍
I loved the writing in Evelyn Hardcastle so much that I immediately bought his next book. That was two years ago and I have yet to read it, so I'm excited to see what you think.
Love having this to watch to start my day! I just DNF'D The Devil and the Dark Water, and I'm disappointed because I usually love mysteries but it is really dragging for me. Nana sounds so interesting, I've added that to my TBR!
Break the Bodies, Haunt the Bones by Micah Dean Hicks is an underrated horror novel I’d love to see you pick for the book club (or just read in general 😅)! It’s a very strange and unique ghost story that also surprised me with how hard-hitting it was when I read it a couple of years ago. At the time I loved it and thought that you could potentially really like it too, so I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on it 🙂
Similar to your ‘hire a book recommendation’ (where you do an online quiz and it gives you a book). Can you do a video that’s like going into bookstores and either giving them a random brief and seeing what they recommend or just asking for their fave book and if it sounds like something you’d be into, reading it? Or maybe give them a ‘Vibe’ to recommend. Eg ‘what can you recommend me that will make me feel unsettled’ and just read them.
I love Stuart Turton. The 7 deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle (Americans get an extra 1/2 a death) is one of my favourite books. I really enjoyed The Devil in the Dark Water, and the Sherlock Holmes similarities.
Never Let Me Go is arguably my favourite book of all time but I had a feeling it wouldn't quite work for you! I was happy to hear your thoughts on it though.
I can't imagine going into Never Let Me Go completely blind and liking it. I read it after searching for dystopian fiction that wasn't YA. I think that was enough information to know what to expect, without knowing exactly what to expect.
I’m so curious if you’d like “The first day of spring” by Nancy Tucker. I think either you’ll love it or hate it 😆 I’m not sure what category to put it in, but it’s definitely dark and psychological. I gave it five stars 😊
I'm still shocked that I kind guess theme by the first post just because I sew this book in the Chanel of Megwithbooks and I thought you might love this book
It's been a long time since I read Never Let Me Go but I remember the tragedy of it all just knocking me flat. The emotional gut punch of the whole situation and the futility of fighting against it. Ugh. Just thinking about it hurts. Also - Andrew Garfield's performance in the film is so exceptionally raw. SEEING these kids be... well. Spoilers. But. I'm surprised to hear people don't feel the impact. It's one of the few stories where I think the book and movie are equally masterful.
I only finally read it 4 years ago! 😅 I'm truly committed to never watching an adaptation before reading the book. And after reading it..I just had no interest I guess 🫣
If you want a romance recommendation which features a bit of insight into their work without being a workplace romance you should check out the Written in the Stars trilogy by Alexandria Bellefleur, two of the books are sapphic as well. In the first book one of the women works in Astrology and you get insight into her work, and in the second book the male lead owns a dating agency and you get loads of insight into his business!! Both really fun jobs and added an interesting element to the romance books.
So glad you liked Nana because it was just such a FUN read for me. I listened to the audiobook which was fantastic. It was specifically an audiobook recommendation from Rachel with The Shades of Orange. It's not a surprising book but it did not disappoint and I liked that it had horror elements but also domestic thriller moments. But this is a book that when I've told people about it I always say the cover is so misleading 😅 I also listened to The Devil in the Dark Water and I was sooooo lost with all the characters. I stuck to audio because it's all my library had available but I do think it detracted from my experience (which is unfortunate because I do think the narrator did a good JOB it was just toooo many POVs). Also I think I could just be dumb but I swear even after I finished the book the the book summary is SO CONFUSING because there is a sentence that says "Travelling with him is his loyal bodyguard, Aren't Hayes, who is slaughtered" and I thought the entire first half of the book that Arent was supposed to die 💀🤦🏼♀️
Okaaaaay I will get pumped for House of Hunger, Woman in the Library was on my TBR already which is only why I was vying for it but guess I'll read both and that's totally fine! 😁
I am SO weirdly relieved that you didn't like Never Let Me Go!! I really hated the book and always felt "wrong" for not liking it when so many people told me it was a fantastic book! I just couldn't wait for it to end 😂
Out by Nastsuo Kirino I think u would like. It’s about a group of ladies who do bad things to make money and they work in a factory and u learn about the factory life
I didn't really care for Small Favors. I actually felt like we got too much of a reveal early on and then, after the fact, I realized all of that was in the synopsis (which I, thankfully, did not read beforehand). I would have liked more mystery on who/what was behind everything because it was creepier then. I really liked House of Salt and Sorrows so I think my expectations were too high going in. I loved The Devil on the Dark Water! I do think the reveal was a bit convoluted... but the whole process was creepy and I really didn't know what was really going on! That atmosphere was definitely amazing.
Definitely going to check out The Cutting Season, I'd never heard of it and it sounds great! A book I'd strongly recommend based on what I see you read is GOOD NEIGHBORS by Sarah Langan. It's not *exactly* thriller or horror, it's one of those weird books that doesn't really fit a genre, which is usually the best kind! It's not aggressively weird though, just the right amount. I don't know what I'd compare it to, but I read it in between "Bunny" and "So Happy for You" and that was just a whole good time!
The Devil & The Dark Water is an excellent book! [ The 71/2 Deaths Of Evelyn Hardcastle, by the same author, is even better! ] If you enjoy historical / vampire / mystery, then I recommend an old novel: Slave Of My Thirst, by Tom Holland. The beginning is good, the middle is interesting, but the last 100 pages is great!
I also enjoyed Catherine House but disliked Never Let Me Go. It wasn’t bad per say, but I didn’t feel like the book did anything special or really add to the conversations that the themes were getting at. Like maybe it did at the time it was written, but having read it a couple years ago, I felt like the book said what I expected it to say when I figured out the plot twist. Catherine House however felt like a fresh take on the themes it was dealing with!
I also read Never Let Me Go and gave it 3 stars but I will say the images and themes have stayed with me a long time and so it’s moved up in my ranking over time
Just added The Cutting Season. Thanks for the recommendation! Also, I received my merch, and I cannot wait for the heat to chill (Ha!) to wear them. I'm glad House of Hunger won because I DNF'd The Woman in the Library. It's so boring!! So, thanks to my fellow club members for swaying the club to the truth, lol.
Definitely added some of these books to my TBR! Interesting that the voting was so close! I am so excited to read House of Hunger with the group! Do you know who will host yet? If you want a newb face 🙋♀️So excited for these vampire vibes 🧛♀️
I hated the Japanese tv adaptation of Never Let Me Go so much (even though it was a STAR cast in Japanese actors terms) that I refuse to read any of Ishiguro's books xD It sounds like your complaints about the book are the complaints I had about the tv show; it focuses on the wrong thing because the main reveal is SO juicy but it's basically the background rather than the foreground of the entire story.
See, I don't know the tale of Rumpelstiltskin even *one bit* but I apparently have read a few retellings of it. 🤭 Should probably look into that story and learn about it.
I feel like your critiques of Never Let Me Go are things you usually like about other books hahahaha. No hate though, sometimes its about having the right tone/vibe!
No but that's literally my entire personality. I could give the exact same review for two books, describe them the exact same way-and one will be 1⭐ and one will be 5⭐. I don't know if it's a lack of language and ability to express my thoughts, or a lack of understanding what actually didn't work for me in the book. It's frustrating being inside my own head. 😅💕
Literally agree with every single thing you said about Never Let Me Go. I finally read it this month after it sat on my TBR shelf for ELEVEN YEARS 😅 also gave it 2 stars and am in no rush to watch the film either.
Buuuut have you seen Star Wars? Phantom Menace? Kiera Knightley is in it. I feel like everyone thinks Natalie Portman played both Padme and Sabe (her handmaiden) but no!! It's Kiera Knightley. They just super look alike.
Definitely haven’t read Theme Music BUT it sounds kinda similar to The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard. PLEASE check it out, it was one of my favorites that I read last year! I feel like it does those similar ideas and tropes but really really well
The ending of Small Favors is too rushed and way too easy for the main character. House of Salt and Sorrows is so much better. The romance is sort of eh but overall it's much better than Small Favors. If you enjoyed Erin Craig's writing you should check out House of Salt and Sorrows.
I thought so too, hence Small Favors dropped to a 4 star for me. The first half was A TRIP though. I was nervous for Ellerie when she was running in the field to light the thing on fire. ARE THE BEES OK?! The time the woman saw Ellerie (I’m trying to be vague lol). But yes, the ending either felt rushed or too good to be true. I enjoyed Erin’s writing so I’m looking forward to the other book.
I’m listening to the woman in the library on audiobook and loving it, but it’s definitely not a fast paced thriller. I like the atmosphere and characters
An idea for a vlog… go into a few libraries, ask the librarians their fave books and read them 😊
I hope she sees this comment!!! Such a good idea
I love this idea!
YES PLEASE!!
OMG YES‼️
This is a great idea 🙌🏼
Clearly Reese Witherspoon thinks you should do an investigation of her book club with a jar for movies.
An idea for a reading challenge.. read the number one bestsellers for the years you and Rob and Liam were born, or important years in your life. 😊
Kayla I would love to see a reading vlog where you just read books at YOU want to read and that you have been waiting to fit into a video... but they can be all random! "Reading 5 books I'm excited/hopeful about" or something :)
I think she did it last year with five stars prediction
Never Let Me Go seems to be pretty divisive as a book. I remember the first time I saw the goodreads rating and reviews. I was shook 😂 honestly, it’s my favourite book of all time. A lot of people’s majn criticism is that it seems detached and lacking in emotional impact, but for me that’s always what made it what it is. It’s so subtle and it’s these big emotional things hidden in all these smaller, day to day, ‘insignificant’ moments. These extraordinary circumstances surrounded by such ordinary/banal things and issues and lives. I also always love how Ishiguro writes about memory and perspective.
I so agree with this! A lot of the time when people don't like Never Let Me Go they mention not connecting with Kathy as a character, and I think that's very intentional on the author's part.
Same! And I just loved the tone, found it to be quite melancholy.
Never Let Me Go is also one of my favorite books, so I knew Kayla would hate it lol. I love all of Ishiguro’s books except The Buried Giant so she will probably like that one.
I read it in highschool, when I hated every book I was told to read, and I LOVED it. I've thought about it frequently ever since. I have it on my list to reread it now that I read regularly again and see if I agree with my past self!
It’s my favorite book as well. Once I figured out what was going on, it has such a profound emotional impact. It was like a punch in the gut and I haven’t stopped thinking about it.
The Devil and the Dark Water is one of my faves! But I have that same issue with getting into a book if I haven't picked up the genre in a while. And Stuart Turton's ending are always... a choice 😂
Watching this on my lunch break is the best mental health decision I’ve made all day
Aaron giving it one star made me CACKLE
Same here 😌
I can totally understand someone giving the devil and the dark water 1 star because of the ending lmao I still don’t know how I feel about it
I had to DNF the book because the narrator but I am thinking to pick it back up on ebook.
I was enjoying it so much and then it went so off the rails lollllllll
I love Kayla’s unique reading vlogs like this 🙌 she is the queen of booktube 👑
House of Salt and Sorrows surprised me when I read it because of how much horror imagery there was, and seeing how much you enjoyed Small Favors has me wanting to pick up now!
I’ve always not been able to explain why I’m a mood reader, but you saying you need to read the same sort of genre back to back sums it up, it’s too jarring to swap between them, it also explains why I always have about 18 books on the go at once with chunks of them being from the same genres, you’ve cracked the code for me!
we read never let me go in 11th grade english class! 5 stars. so many good memories.
I love my literally dead book club shirt, it's so comfy, and I always get compliments!
Not u calling me out for not reading Never Let Me Go yet🫣
Thank you for helping kind of guessing this Video theme
Hahahahaa I couldn't help it. We both showed *such* interest in it in the liveshow, to the point we semi agreed to buddy read it. 🤭 You're lucky I didn't DM you this week and force you to complete it with me hahahaha
@@BooksandLala listen this was two years ago I cannot be held responsible for anything I said, I’m a different woman now 🏃🏻♀️
Reading rec: read the rainbow. a white book, a yellow book, etc.
both never let me go and catherine house are all time favorites for me! so interesting!
I'm not sure if you have read this already but Blood Orange by Harriet Tyce is one of my favourites, which was published in 2019. The main character is a criminal barrister and her job features a lot in this book too as the author is an ex barrister herself. It's very gritty, with morally grey characters and has a great twist. 😍 Her latest book (It Ends at Midnight) also has similar themes, but I didn't think it was as good.
Omg I'm so excited that House of Hunger won!! I read it a couple weeks ago and absolutely loved it! It's gonna be such a good book to discuss in a live show 😍😍
You should read the book about the West Creston killer. Happened here in BC in a small town
Someone once told me I reminded them of the main character in Never Let Me Go. I've never read it and honestly, now I'm worried. 😂😳
This was a fun video idea!! 💕
I loved the writing in Evelyn Hardcastle so much that I immediately bought his next book. That was two years ago and I have yet to read it, so I'm excited to see what you think.
Love having this to watch to start my day! I just DNF'D The Devil and the Dark Water, and I'm disappointed because I usually love mysteries but it is really dragging for me. Nana sounds so interesting, I've added that to my TBR!
As a huge Thriller and horror book fan, I highly recommend you to Old Country. I read it in one sitting..it was so entertaining!
Yaaaay 5:00 AM in Brazil, but It is the perfect time ❤️
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OMG I love The Companion and I haven’t seen anyone other than me talk about it🤩
let it be known I commented this during the intro😂
@@vampirekeeley for what it's worth, I really enjoyed The Companion and wish more people talked about it.
Break the Bodies, Haunt the Bones by Micah Dean Hicks is an underrated horror novel I’d love to see you pick for the book club (or just read in general 😅)! It’s a very strange and unique ghost story that also surprised me with how hard-hitting it was when I read it a couple of years ago. At the time I loved it and thought that you could potentially really like it too, so I’d be curious to hear your thoughts on it 🙂
Break the Bodiea Haunt the Bones is a trip! What an experience
i feel like since youre in your vampire era and you also liked ready or not, you might enjoy watching the invitation, which just came out in theaters
I'm so glad House of Hunger pulled ahead! I want to read both, but I House of Hunger sounds so good!
Kayla reading Never let me go, yes!!! 💜 The synopsis spoils it though 😂
Similar to your ‘hire a book recommendation’ (where you do an online quiz and it gives you a book). Can you do a video that’s like going into bookstores and either giving them a random brief and seeing what they recommend or just asking for their fave book and if it sounds like something you’d be into, reading it?
Or maybe give them a ‘Vibe’ to recommend. Eg ‘what can you recommend me that will make me feel unsettled’ and just read them.
I love Stuart Turton. The 7 deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle (Americans get an extra 1/2 a death) is one of my favourite books. I really enjoyed The Devil in the Dark Water, and the Sherlock Holmes similarities.
This was so fun! It's always interesting to see what people recommend when it comes to books similar to other books
Never Let Me Go is arguably my favourite book of all time but I had a feeling it wouldn't quite work for you! I was happy to hear your thoughts on it though.
I can't imagine going into Never Let Me Go completely blind and liking it.
I read it after searching for dystopian fiction that wasn't YA. I think that was enough information to know what to expect, without knowing exactly what to expect.
Have you ever considered reading Earthlings? If you haven't already? It's weird but one of my favorite books.💕
I think you might love The Confusion Of Frinne Langton
I’m so curious if you’d like “The first day of spring” by Nancy Tucker. I think either you’ll love it or hate it 😆 I’m not sure what category to put it in, but it’s definitely dark and psychological. I gave it five stars 😊
I support going full blonde
Oooh, if you’re willing to give Ishiguro another shot PLUS the weird dream state feels, I HIGHLY recommend The Unconsoled.
I'm still shocked that I kind guess theme by the first post just because I sew this book in the Chanel of Megwithbooks and I thought you might love this book
That mug is gourd-geous 😀
It's been a long time since I read Never Let Me Go but I remember the tragedy of it all just knocking me flat. The emotional gut punch of the whole situation and the futility of fighting against it. Ugh. Just thinking about it hurts. Also - Andrew Garfield's performance in the film is so exceptionally raw. SEEING these kids be... well. Spoilers. But. I'm surprised to hear people don't feel the impact. It's one of the few stories where I think the book and movie are equally masterful.
YES! so glad you both loved ready or not ❤️
the whiplash i got when you said 'i'm making my favourite dinner' and then said something other than asparagus pasta - i thought i knew you, kayla! 😂
You should read Tami Hoag Ashes to Ashes! Super good!! It’s an oldies but it’s what got me reading again!
are you telling me with your whole chest that you haven't seen pride and prejudice (2005)
I only finally read it 4 years ago! 😅 I'm truly committed to never watching an adaptation before reading the book. And after reading it..I just had no interest I guess 🫣
@@BooksandLala ok but i FEEL LIKE you would love it😤
@@daryanreads I'll have to think of some vlog to incorporate it into. 🧐✍️
Small Favors is one of my favorite books ever - please share your other folk-horror books you like!
Loved Never Let Me Go. Read it years ago.
Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak could be fun for the bookclub
If you want a romance recommendation which features a bit of insight into their work without being a workplace romance you should check out the Written in the Stars trilogy by Alexandria Bellefleur, two of the books are sapphic as well.
In the first book one of the women works in Astrology and you get insight into her work, and in the second book the male lead owns a dating agency and you get loads of insight into his business!! Both really fun jobs and added an interesting element to the romance books.
I've seen the ending of The Devil and The Dark Water is polarizing. But imo it makes sense.
i think your theory about Stuart Turnton's books is the same as mine! i wish he'd come out with another book :(
Omg Kayla! If you haven't seen 'promising young women' yet you really should watch that.
So glad you liked Nana because it was just such a FUN read for me. I listened to the audiobook which was fantastic. It was specifically an audiobook recommendation from Rachel with The Shades of Orange. It's not a surprising book but it did not disappoint and I liked that it had horror elements but also domestic thriller moments. But this is a book that when I've told people about it I always say the cover is so misleading 😅
I also listened to The Devil in the Dark Water and I was sooooo lost with all the characters. I stuck to audio because it's all my library had available but I do think it detracted from my experience (which is unfortunate because I do think the narrator did a good JOB it was just toooo many POVs). Also I think I could just be dumb but I swear even after I finished the book the the book summary is SO CONFUSING because there is a sentence that says "Travelling with him is his loyal bodyguard, Aren't Hayes, who is slaughtered" and I thought the entire first half of the book that Arent was supposed to die 💀🤦🏼♀️
Okaaaaay I will get pumped for House of Hunger, Woman in the Library was on my TBR already which is only why I was vying for it but guess I'll read both and that's totally fine! 😁
uhh love that selection of books! so excited!
I am SO weirdly relieved that you didn't like Never Let Me Go!! I really hated the book and always felt "wrong" for not liking it when so many people told me it was a fantastic book! I just couldn't wait for it to end 😂
So excited for this!!
I gave Catherine House a 3 and Never Let Me Go a 4. Enjoyed them both.
Out by Nastsuo Kirino I think u would like. It’s about a group of ladies who do bad things to make money and they work in a factory and u learn about the factory life
I am so HAPPY House of Hunger won 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
I didn't really care for Small Favors. I actually felt like we got too much of a reveal early on and then, after the fact, I realized all of that was in the synopsis (which I, thankfully, did not read beforehand). I would have liked more mystery on who/what was behind everything because it was creepier then. I really liked House of Salt and Sorrows so I think my expectations were too high going in.
I loved The Devil on the Dark Water! I do think the reveal was a bit convoluted... but the whole process was creepy and I really didn't know what was really going on! That atmosphere was definitely amazing.
Definitely going to check out The Cutting Season, I'd never heard of it and it sounds great! A book I'd strongly recommend based on what I see you read is GOOD NEIGHBORS by Sarah Langan. It's not *exactly* thriller or horror, it's one of those weird books that doesn't really fit a genre, which is usually the best kind! It's not aggressively weird though, just the right amount. I don't know what I'd compare it to, but I read it in between "Bunny" and "So Happy for You" and that was just a whole good time!
The Devil & The Dark Water is an excellent book! [ The 71/2 Deaths Of Evelyn Hardcastle, by the same author, is even better! ] If you enjoy historical / vampire / mystery, then I recommend an old novel: Slave Of My Thirst, by Tom Holland. The beginning is good, the middle is interesting, but the last 100 pages is great!
I also enjoyed Catherine House but disliked Never Let Me Go. It wasn’t bad per say, but I didn’t feel like the book did anything special or really add to the conversations that the themes were getting at. Like maybe it did at the time it was written, but having read it a couple years ago, I felt like the book said what I expected it to say when I figured out the plot twist. Catherine House however felt like a fresh take on the themes it was dealing with!
Aaron’s plot twist 😂
I also read Never Let Me Go and gave it 3 stars but I will say the images and themes have stayed with me a long time and so it’s moved up in my ranking over time
Ooo I loved the Ready or Not movie 😂
Just added The Cutting Season. Thanks for the recommendation! Also, I received my merch, and I cannot wait for the heat to chill (Ha!) to wear them. I'm glad House of Hunger won because I DNF'd The Woman in the Library. It's so boring!! So, thanks to my fellow club members for swaying the club to the truth, lol.
the cover for theme music is giving misery by stephen king
I adore mysteries and loved Evelyn Hardcastle, but I just couldn’t get into The Devil and the Dark Water! I DNFd it.
Definitely added some of these books to my TBR! Interesting that the voting was so close! I am so excited to read House of Hunger with the group! Do you know who will host yet? If you want a newb face 🙋♀️So excited for these vampire vibes 🧛♀️
I loved ready or not
I hated the Japanese tv adaptation of Never Let Me Go so much (even though it was a STAR cast in Japanese actors terms) that I refuse to read any of Ishiguro's books xD It sounds like your complaints about the book are the complaints I had about the tv show; it focuses on the wrong thing because the main reveal is SO juicy but it's basically the background rather than the foreground of the entire story.
Kayla, can I please get your recipe for the orzo dinner you made? Because I've been thinking about it since I watched this video!
lmao i loved both never let me go and catherine house
Oh no, now I'm nervous. Never Let Me Go is up next on my September TBR. 😮😳🤞
Keira Knightley is the body double for Padme in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace.
Indeed she is 👍 Never seen a Star Wars movie myself haha
@@BooksandLala ah damn I thought for sure you'd have seen that one
Per your comments on the Whisper Network RE books that talk about the job/work being done, you may enjoy The Cabinet by Un-su Kim !
I’m 99% positive small favors was supposed to be a loose retelling of rumpelstiltskin
See, I don't know the tale of Rumpelstiltskin even *one bit* but I apparently have read a few retellings of it. 🤭 Should probably look into that story and learn about it.
I feel like your critiques of Never Let Me Go are things you usually like about other books hahahaha. No hate though, sometimes its about having the right tone/vibe!
No but that's literally my entire personality. I could give the exact same review for two books, describe them the exact same way-and one will be 1⭐ and one will be 5⭐. I don't know if it's a lack of language and ability to express my thoughts, or a lack of understanding what actually didn't work for me in the book. It's frustrating being inside my own head. 😅💕
Yes!!!! So excited
Literally agree with every single thing you said about Never Let Me Go. I finally read it this month after it sat on my TBR shelf for ELEVEN YEARS 😅 also gave it 2 stars and am in no rush to watch the film either.
Buuuut have you seen Star Wars? Phantom Menace? Kiera Knightley is in it. I feel like everyone thinks Natalie Portman played both Padme and Sabe (her handmaiden) but no!! It's Kiera Knightley. They just super look alike.
Sure haven't!
Perfect way to start the morning 👌
I enjoyed Nana
U should look up Scott stevens I'm reading twister town by him
Definitely haven’t read Theme Music BUT it sounds kinda similar to The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard. PLEASE check it out, it was one of my favorites that I read last year! I feel like it does those similar ideas and tropes but really really well
The ending of Small Favors is too rushed and way too easy for the main character. House of Salt and Sorrows is so much better. The romance is sort of eh but overall it's much better than Small Favors. If you enjoyed Erin Craig's writing you should check out House of Salt and Sorrows.
I thought so too, hence Small Favors dropped to a 4 star for me.
The first half was A TRIP though. I was nervous for Ellerie when she was running in the field to light the thing on fire. ARE THE BEES OK?! The time the woman saw Ellerie (I’m trying to be vague lol).
But yes, the ending either felt rushed or too good to be true. I enjoyed Erin’s writing so I’m looking forward to the other book.
Lmao I felt the same way about never let me go. It was so boring and took me a very long time to finish it
I recently read woman in the library, I really enjoyed it but given you read a lot of mystery thrillers I think you would find it anticlimactic
I was so surprised you hadn't read never let me go. :o It seems people either really love it or are just annoyed by it lol.
I would love to know your spoilery thoughts on the devil and the dark water 😂 !
How did you get your basil plant to thrive like that? Mine is pitiful.
Great vlog! 😀
I'm here right away 🤧
I mean, there is a reason why are lawyers supposed to represent themselves!!
I’m listening to the woman in the library on audiobook and loving it, but it’s definitely not a fast paced thriller. I like the atmosphere and characters
Kayla i notice you dont film unhauls anymore is it something you still do to your collection? 💕
I don't think I've ever really filmed unhauls! 💕 I do definitely get rid of stuff from my collection a couple times a year though!
I completely agree with your thoughts about Never Let Me Go!!! It was pretty exhausting….