Hi Shawnaci! I also majored in English Lit in College! Here’s a statement on the difference between genre fiction and literary fiction I found online: “Generally, genre fiction tends to place value on entertainment and, as a result, it tends to be more popular with mass audiences. Literary fiction, on the other hand, is a bit trickier to define. In general, it emphasizes meaning over entertainment. Literary fiction also aspires toward art.”
LegendBorn is amazing. It's not dark magic the synopsis kind of seems that way. And it gives so much beauty to black women and their struggles and power.
Evelyn Hugo is considered to be a Historical Fiction. Contemporary Fiction is a modern-day fictional story, and Literary Fiction generally focuses on social issues. Any of these fiction genres may or may not have a romantic interest but it’s not the focus of the story.
Sending you a big hug! Grief is so hard but does get better as time passes. I lost my grandma who was like a mom to me from cancer in 2007. She died a few days after Easter so this time of year is always difficult. I will be praying for you ❤
That video made me feel so close to you, you are so real and courageous❤❤❤My dark Vanessa left a mark inside me,.it was hard but I am happy the author raised awareness on such an important subject and everyone that reads it becomes more concious and supportive. Of course after that book we need fluff and love❤❤❤❤
Giving you a big, big hug, Shawnaci. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your heart. I love how your vlog is about joy and positivity, but also I love your raw moments like this too. It is helpful because it reminds me I am not alone and that not every day is joy and rainbows and that's ok. Thank you, and giving you so many hugs right now.
Thank you for always sharing your thoughts on books and being an open book with us. A lot of people have trouble sharing their feelings - joy and/or sadness. I think you're very genuine - an all-around great person!! I find myself nodding when you share about high school and college and how certain people were unkind to you and weren't genuine friends, I've had similar experiences. Long story short, you're amazing, and thank you for all you do and for sharing a glimpse of your life with us. 💛
I loved Legendborn 😅. Please think about giving it a try. It is sooooooo good!!!! The story itself is fun, but also seeing this through the eyes of a black girl was so relatable and super refreshing in a genre where you don't see that often. Also total side note but where do you get your outfits? They're always so pretty 😄
This space is a space of joy! You show us real life and the emotions that come with it. You make us smile and heal all at the same time. I hope that when you post just as you are, you know that we are so grateful for your bravery and transparency. Side note: Geez my TBR is so long because of you 🤣😂 my mama sick of me going to the bookstore. But I love it lol.
Thank you for letting us into your life Shawnaci, thank you for showing us different sides of you. It makes you so real and helps the rest of us feel less alone. Change is very difficult sometimes, but I try to tell myself "Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path." You're doing great even if you don't always think you are.🤗❤
Thank you so much for this video! I have been anticipating for one of my favourite book girlies to do a literary fiction recommendations video & here you are! I’m so glad you have Legendborn as a part of your video because I loved this book so much & will be reading blood marked next! Apparently Tracy deonn is going to have about 5 books in this series which is amazing!
You’re correct…contemporary fiction is set in the present or recent. Literary fiction is more complex, heavily character driven. The writing style is more prose.
Grieving is a journey gorgeous 🥰 sending hugs. My dads been gone 21 years and some days feel like yesterday. Allow yourself to cry to embrace memories. Its okay..give yourself Grace to feel these moments gorgeous 🥰 you are awesome. Continue being your wondeful made self..Sending hugs from Texas. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Remember your dad shines on through you everyday ❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰💞 ❤❤❤
Why are you my go to on the treadmill 😂 it's perfect... I get my cardio in while watching my girl! ❤️ I'm so sorry youre struggling so much lately. I'm glad you share it because you have no idea how you help so many others. Esp bc grief is such a lonely feeling. I looooveed All The Ugly and Wonderful Things... It's weird that I love it given the content but... I soooo did. I'd be so interested in what you think.
Your spiel about Opal and Nev being for the culture was right on time! That's exactly how I felt about that book bc I read Daisy Jones & The Six first too and thought it would be similar as well but I totally agree with you! Thanks so much for mentioning that! ❤
I really enjoyed your thoughts about these books. I loved Black Cake as well as Opal & Nev. I think I liked them because it wasn’t heartbreaking. It was like quieter disappointments that stuck to you. I also thought the characters had good support. I can’t read books where the characters are alone or books that are heart wrenching. I loved a book that made me cry when I was younger, but I am not ready for that now.
I have been in a place where I can't handle books that I know they will make me cry or be emotional. I live away from most of my family and understand how difficult it can be especially on holidays. Hugs.
When it comes to fresh flowers don't use the flower food packets and change the water every other day. Your flowers will last much longer. I've been doing it for years. Just thought I would share that with you. 🙂
I ABSOLUTELY Adore you💕🥰🥰… You have inspired me to do a Booktrip for my 50th Birthday 🥳 next month…My children are closer to your age but if I were your age… you would definitely be a lifelong Bestie💕🥰..,LAWD!!!!🤦🏾♀️ this message was supposed to be for the NYC trip with Khalilah💕 one more thing and I promise this is it… I lost my mother in 1984 when I was 10years old… and my Father raised us.. I lost him in March of 2021.. so it’s my duty to live and Love!!!! I see that every time I watch your vlogs💕🥰
Hey Shawnaci I'm new to your UA-cam and I love the way you talk about books & the books you suggest. But what made me like you more is that i've also lost my father at 13 and I know the pain you feel every single day. I'll be keeping you in my prayers.
I had my dark Vanessa out of the library but took it back for time being unread. Last summer when I was at the bookstore at shore I asked about literary fiction the old owner picked The Lincoln library as one so I ended up buying it to read but still haven’t gotten to it. Hopefully will read it before summer.
Hi! Where did you get the new magnolia parks book in that edition? I seen it on Amazon but the seller doesn't have the best reviews so i was scared to buy it from there but i need this edition to match my other books.
@@ShawnaciSchroeder just so you know I’m headed to Walmart and Barnes today so any books I buy (that I know I don’t need ) I’m blaming it on you 😩😩😂😂😂😂 thanks in advance lol
Someone else commented it but if you need to read happier books for now (esp since your dad just passed) please do. Don't feel like you have to apologize for crying girlie
I watched the one of us lying show and I really liked it but I watched a retelling of the book so ,I wasn’t completely new to the plot before watching the show. Read love redesign it was good I loved the best way is to listen to it.
Girl you DEF need to check out Good Girls Guide To Murder series!!!! I was SHOCKED how good it was, im on the last book now and im like, is this YA? Cuz it feels intense to be YA lol
I literally own People We Meet on Vacation and I also can't convince myself to read it. Which is so odd because Happy Place was one of my favorite books 😂
Sometimes you definitely should go out your comfort zone i have done this a few times like reading classical books like shogun by james clavell and little women my dark vanessa is an intriguing read but so heartbreaking for me
Never apologize for feeling your feelings. (I’m such an educator 🙄) Also PSA. Do NOT read or watch “One Day”. I think the book and the Netflix series are amazing but you have to be in a really good place for it not to wreck you.
Legendborn!!!!!!! It's so good. Dont let the word demon scare you away. I don't like things thats giving demonic either, but legendborn is not that. Trust me!
Legendborn is a great book, based on Camelot magic, but I think it could be triggering for you right now. I don't support Sarah Dessen because of her questionable online behavior. An excellent romantasy is Radiance by Grace Draven. It's very accessible, unlike Dune which is for those who are really into very complex magic systems.
It’s fine to cry, I’m glad you are open and free spirit 🫶🏼. Spending you positive energy and prays. “ Black Cake”and “The Other Black Girl”. The book, “The Other Black Girl”, wasn’t great and I haven’t read “Black Cake” because I was afraid I wasn’t going to enjoy the book either. However I ended up watching the show-and also “Black Cake” it was amazing to watch. Some people said the book “Black Cake” is great to read too. But, I 100% agree that the show is better in my opinion. But thank you for always being a channel that gives that comfort and laughter also a place of happiness. I love your Afro and lately I have been really enjoying my Afro so much more especially at my new job and just period lol. Your Afro is amazing and you always rock it beautifully.
omg the whole magnolia books in their original covers!! 🥹💓 they’re also in my #1 wishlist, seeing you give it to ur friend i can practically felt her excitement and gratitude ✨✨ urrr an angel 💗 hello from indonesia
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Hi Shawnaci! I also majored in English Lit in College! Here’s a statement on the difference between genre fiction and literary fiction I found online: “Generally, genre fiction tends to place value on entertainment and, as a result, it tends to be more popular with mass audiences. Literary fiction, on the other hand, is a bit trickier to define. In general, it emphasizes meaning over entertainment. Literary fiction also aspires toward art.”
Thank you!! This is helpful!!
For me literary fiction is more character driven and reflective while contemporary is more plot driven and mirrors more realistic experiences.
LegendBorn is amazing. It's not dark magic the synopsis kind of seems that way. And it gives so much beauty to black women and their struggles and power.
It is ok to cry honey.. grief is really hard 😢 You’ve got this and just know your dad is your guardian angel now❤❤❤
You’re so right 🥹🥹
Evelyn Hugo is considered to be a Historical Fiction. Contemporary Fiction is a modern-day fictional story, and Literary Fiction generally focuses on social issues. Any of these fiction genres may or may not have a romantic interest but it’s not the focus of the story.
Sending you a big hug! Grief is so hard but does get better as time passes. I lost my grandma who was like a mom to me from cancer in 2007. She died a few days after Easter so this time of year is always difficult. I will be praying for you ❤
❤😢 I don't know you personally, but right now, I wish I could give you a big hug!! Read happier books for now.
That video made me feel so close to you, you are so real and courageous❤❤❤My dark Vanessa left a mark inside me,.it was hard but I am happy the author raised awareness on such an important subject and everyone that reads it becomes more concious and supportive. Of course after that book we need fluff and love❤❤❤❤
Giving you a big, big hug, Shawnaci. Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your heart. I love how your vlog is about joy and positivity, but also I love your raw moments like this too. It is helpful because it reminds me I am not alone and that not every day is joy and rainbows and that's ok. Thank you, and giving you so many hugs right now.
Thank you for always sharing your thoughts on books and being an open book with us. A lot of people have trouble sharing their feelings - joy and/or sadness. I think you're very genuine - an all-around great person!! I find myself nodding when you share about high school and college and how certain people were unkind to you and weren't genuine friends, I've had similar experiences.
Long story short, you're amazing, and thank you for all you do and for sharing a glimpse of your life with us. 💛
You’re too kind omg 🥹🥹🥹 thank you for the sweetest message
@@ShawnaciSchroeder you're welcome!! 🙂
I loved Legendborn 😅. Please think about giving it a try. It is sooooooo good!!!! The story itself is fun, but also seeing this through the eyes of a black girl was so relatable and super refreshing in a genre where you don't see that often. Also total side note but where do you get your outfits? They're always so pretty 😄
Thank you! I grab a lot of my dresses from petal and pup, abercrombie, Baltic born clothing, clothe boutique, and local shops in town!
I read Legendborn last month. I wouldn't say it's dark magic/demons, but there is good vs. evil.
Sending hugs 🤗. I lost my mom last month and am in a similar emotional state. May God be with you ❤
I did a double-take when you pulled out Legendborn. it was one of my favorite reads last year
so excited to read the second book 📖✨️
On Ledgendborn: it's not scary! 😂 Definitely action and adventure and DRAMA! I think you will like it, the storyline is so good.
I’m praying for peace and comfort for you during this difficult time 🫶🏾
Love that you mentioned Sarah Dessen! I feel like no one ever talks about her books and I always, always eat them up. The perfect summer vibes books 😍
Her books are so nostalgic and fun!
I too have lost my Dad. He was such a cool guy. I’m praying for your peace and healing book bestie 🫶🏾❤️
This space is a space of joy! You show us real life and the emotions that come with it. You make us smile and heal all at the same time. I hope that when you post just as you are, you know that we are so grateful for your bravery and transparency.
Side note: Geez my TBR is so long because of you 🤣😂 my mama sick of me going to the bookstore. But I love it lol.
Thank you for letting us into your life Shawnaci, thank you for showing us different sides of you. It makes you so real and helps the rest of us feel less alone. Change is very difficult sometimes, but
I try to tell myself "Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear your path." You're doing great even if you don't always think you are.🤗❤
Thank you so much for this video! I have been anticipating for one of my favourite book girlies to do a literary fiction recommendations video & here you are! I’m so glad you have Legendborn as a part of your video because I loved this book so much & will be reading blood marked next! Apparently Tracy deonn is going to have about 5 books in this series which is amazing!
So glad you enjoyed this video!! 🥰🥰
You’re correct…contemporary fiction is set in the present or recent. Literary fiction is more complex, heavily character driven. The writing style is more prose.
Grieving is a journey gorgeous 🥰 sending hugs. My dads been gone 21 years and some days feel like yesterday. Allow yourself to cry to embrace memories. Its okay..give yourself Grace to feel these moments gorgeous 🥰 you are awesome. Continue being your wondeful made self..Sending hugs from Texas. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Remember your dad shines on through you everyday ❤️❤️🥰🥰🥰💞 ❤❤❤
Sending love & hugs. I have just requested My Dark Vanessa from my library as it has been on my TBR for a long time. Thank you
You’re going to love it!
You are such a thoughtful friend ❤
Thank you so much!
THE WAY MY EYES BULGED WHEN YOU HACKED AT THOSE GORGEOUS ROSES WITH A MASSIVE KNIFE.....
Love that you pushed yourself to read another genre! Sending you a big hug!
I’m listening to legendborn right now! It’s definitely outside my normal genre but it’s interesting! Give it a try!!
Why are you my go to on the treadmill 😂 it's perfect... I get my cardio in while watching my girl! ❤️ I'm so sorry youre struggling so much lately. I'm glad you share it because you have no idea how you help so many others. Esp bc grief is such a lonely feeling. I looooveed All The Ugly and Wonderful Things... It's weird that I love it given the content but... I soooo did. I'd be so interested in what you think.
I love that I’m your cardio girl!! 🥹🫶🏽
I’m almost done with Evelyn Hugo !!! It’s amazing ! I would consider it romance & literally fiction 😊
Your outfits are so great and spring like❤❤❤
Thank you!!
@@ShawnaciSchroeder 💜💜💜
Your spiel about Opal and Nev being for the culture was right on time! That's exactly how I felt about that book bc I read Daisy Jones & The Six first too and thought it would be similar as well but I totally agree with you! Thanks so much for mentioning that! ❤
You’re so welcome!
I enjoyed reading Love Redesigned. That was the first book I’ve read by Lauren Asher. Dreamland Billionaire series is still on my tbr.
You’re going to love love love the dreamland billionaires series!
Please read Legendborn! It’s on my TBR… and Alex’s lol
I really enjoyed your thoughts about these books. I loved Black Cake as well as Opal & Nev. I think I liked them because it wasn’t heartbreaking. It was like quieter disappointments that stuck to you. I also thought the characters had good support. I can’t read books where the characters are alone or books that are heart wrenching. I loved a book that made me cry when I was younger, but I am not ready for that now.
I have been in a place where I can't handle books that I know they will make me cry or be emotional.
I live away from most of my family and understand how difficult it can be especially on holidays. Hugs.
I tell people all the time DONT SLEEP ON WALMART FOR BOOKS😂😂😂😂 Mine has a fantastic selection and gets stocked with new releases every week!
They have so many great books!
When it comes to fresh flowers don't use the flower food packets and change the water every other day. Your flowers will last much longer. I've been doing it for years. Just thought I would share that with you. 🙂
Ooo thank you! This is helpful!
I classify Seven Husbands as historical fiction and contemporary fiction.
I’m sending you love and a great year of books❤❤❤
Great YA thrillers: The Black Queen, Vicious Games, Grown, Monday's Not Coming.
Omg I loved their vicious games and Monday’s not coming! Can’t wait to read the rest of them!
Sending hugs and comfort ❤
Ahhhh oh my gosh. I loved Legendborn and I too am not a fantasy girly, but that book is good! I think you're gonna love it.
Also, there is some romance featured throughout if that makes it any better.
Thank you for the gift of your vulnerability and being so transparent. Praying for healing and comfort and peace for you.
My dark Vanessa is phenomenal👏👏👏
truly!!
I ABSOLUTELY Adore you💕🥰🥰… You have inspired me to do a Booktrip for my 50th Birthday 🥳 next month…My children are closer to your age but if I were your age… you would definitely be a lifelong Bestie💕🥰..,LAWD!!!!🤦🏾♀️ this message was supposed to be for the NYC trip with Khalilah💕 one more thing and I promise this is it… I lost my mother in 1984 when I was 10years old… and my Father raised us.. I lost him in March of 2021.. so it’s my duty to live and Love!!!! I see that every time I watch your vlogs💕🥰
You’re going to have the best book trip!!
Hey Shawnaci I'm new to your UA-cam and I love the way you talk about books & the books you suggest. But what made me like you more is that i've also lost my father at 13 and I know the pain you feel every single day. I'll be keeping you in my prayers.
I had my dark Vanessa out of the library but took it back for time being unread. Last summer when I was at the bookstore at shore I asked about literary fiction the old owner picked The Lincoln library as one so I ended up buying it to read but still haven’t gotten to it. Hopefully will read it before summer.
YOU MUST READ MAD HONEY !!! it’s so so good
Hi! Where did you get the new magnolia parks book in that edition? I seen it on Amazon but the seller doesn't have the best reviews so i was scared to buy it from there but i need this edition to match my other books.
You can find it on Blackwells! Here’s the link! blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Magnolia-Parks-by-Jessa-Hastings/9781398717206
@@ShawnaciSchroeder thank you! 😊
Their Vicious Games by Joelle Wellington is so good! It's a YA thriller that had me on the edge of my seat.
Ooo yes! I loved that one!
Thank you for sharing your grief with us 💜
That was me in Walmart this past December 😩😂🙌🏽 did you notice they were cheaper than Barnes those same new books cheaper …
I was so happily surprised!!
@@ShawnaciSchroeder just so you know I’m headed to Walmart and Barnes today so any books I buy (that I know I don’t need ) I’m blaming it on you 😩😩😂😂😂😂 thanks in advance lol
I loved Opal and Nev!!! It was in my top 10 books from 2023!
Someone else commented it but if you need to read happier books for now (esp since your dad just passed) please do. Don't feel like you have to apologize for crying girlie
Girl in pieces isn’t a series! That’s just a box set of that authors books :]
Thanks for sharing!!
YOU HAVE TO READ LEGENDBORN! I don’t mess with demons either but they’re not really a lot and the book is so good 😩
Totally agree with you about travis he doesn't need a redemption story 💯
I watched the one of us lying show and I really liked it but I watched a retelling of the book so ,I wasn’t completely new to the plot before watching the show. Read love redesign it was good I loved the best way is to listen to it.
Girl you DEF need to check out Good Girls Guide To Murder series!!!! I was SHOCKED how good it was, im on the last book now and im like, is this YA? Cuz it feels intense to be YA lol
I just heard a show is coming out this summer!! I definitely want to read it soon!
Where did your order the magnolia parks series from
Blackwells! Here’s the link! blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Magnolia-Parks-by-Jessa-Hastings/9781398717206
Go ahead and cry you need to release it breaks my heart I have been crying also but I feel better once I let go
My dog (5#) actively watches your videos waiting for Bane, so he can bark at him🙄. Meanwhile Bane is on the TV and sleeping peacefully.
Omg that’s so cute!
Seeing you tear up at My Dark Vanessa....ohhhhh...I haven't read it myself though.
I literally own People We Meet on Vacation and I also can't convince myself to read it. Which is so odd because Happy Place was one of my favorite books 😂
Same!! Haha
Sending you the biggest hug 🫂 ❤
Give Legendborn a try! It's incredible and not super dark at all.
Sometimes you definitely should go out your comfort zone i have done this a few times like reading classical books like shogun by james clavell and little women my dark vanessa is an intriguing read but so heartbreaking for me
You’re so right! I definitely want to get out of my comfort zone more often!
It’s a manga. Thats original story of sailor moon . Definitely different story from the anime they use to show. It’s worth a read too.
Nightcrawling was too heavy for me. I haven’t finished the book. Maybe one day I’ll pick it up again.
Never apologize for feeling your feelings. (I’m such an educator 🙄) Also PSA. Do NOT read or watch “One Day”. I think the book and the Netflix series are amazing but you have to be in a really good place for it not to wreck you.
Did you say you get your eyebrows done at Walmart?? Like is there a spa section? I have never!
They have one in my town called Seva beauty! It’s so cool!
Legendborn!!!!!!! It's so good. Dont let the word demon scare you away. I don't like things thats giving demonic either, but legendborn is not that. Trust me!
I know how you feel because I’m a mystery/whodunit reader so when I read anything outside of that I’m looking for some mystery.
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Legendborn is a great book, based on Camelot magic, but I think it could be triggering for you right now. I don't support Sarah Dessen because of her questionable online behavior. An excellent romantasy is Radiance by Grace Draven. It's very accessible, unlike Dune which is for those who are really into very complex magic systems.
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Seven Husbands isn't a romance at all.
❤❤ Legend born an blood marked❤❤ please check it out its a good read .. U say you want to try somethin different .. The book isnt as dark as u think
Thanks for sharing! That’s good to know!
Girl, Legendborn is NOT easy to read. Lol its heavy in the fantasy category. It’s good af but its a lot
Girl, get rid of that book. I don’t knowingly read anything with demons in it. Don’t care if a black author wrote it or not.
It’s fine to cry, I’m glad you are open and free spirit 🫶🏼. Spending you positive energy and prays.
“ Black Cake”and “The Other Black Girl”. The book, “The Other Black Girl”, wasn’t great and I haven’t read “Black Cake” because I was afraid I wasn’t going to enjoy the book either. However I ended up watching the show-and also “Black Cake” it was amazing to watch. Some people said the book “Black Cake” is great to read too. But, I 100% agree that the show is better in my opinion. But thank you for always being a channel that gives that comfort and laughter also a place of happiness. I love your Afro and lately I have been really enjoying my Afro so much more especially at my new job and just period lol. Your Afro is amazing and you always rock it beautifully.
This is such a sweet message 🥹🥹🥹 so glad you’re part of this community!
omg the whole magnolia books in their original covers!! 🥹💓 they’re also in my #1 wishlist, seeing you give it to ur friend i can practically felt her excitement and gratitude ✨✨ urrr an angel 💗 hello from indonesia
She was so happy!!