@@leekathyw I agree and thanks for watching!

@@edwinmarcelin5373 thanks for watching!

@@MyMessyBookshelf thank you and hope you have a wonderful year as well!

@@willowingwhispers2612 yes, it seems like a lot of the books that I’ve read from series could’ve been finished in one book

I sell at Half Price Books

It is so hard to part with books even when you are not fully invested. CBB seems to be popular but I think it’s good for someone that might be new to fantasy. Priory is a literal weapon 😩

@@calebmcgowan2493 that’s a good percentage of nonfiction read👌🏽 Used bookstores are the best

Thank you and happy holidays to you too!

@@aprettybookshelf all great goals. You’ve got this!

Thank you!

Thank you

@@MelaninnManga it is so good and thank you!

@@noteworthyfiction just looked it up this book sounds good! It’s also a chunker

@@literarylayer It is a chunker! I think you'd like it. Definitely on the modern style as far as writing style, but I could see you enjoying the themes and structure.

@@CGRatedBooks hey neighbor! That was a good choice. Looking forward to hearing you discuss it

@@TangibleReads yes, it does take a toll. I haven’t heard of Bad Fat Black Girl but sounds like a good read

Another one that I haven’t heard of. You all are giving some good recommendations. Thank you

@@Maeve_Ever_Books thank you and you should do it!

No problem! She did a good job with writing this.

Good luck. Hope you reach your goal

@@kurtfox4944 I recently read Parable of the Sower and enjoyed it. I think I liked it because it was sci fi that wasn’t set in outer space. Based on how you’re describing the genre it sounds like I’d be more interested in older sci fi

​@@literarylayer I think _Kindred_ by Octavia Butler is two tiers above Parable, FWIW. There are LOTS of books that are sci-fi that are not set in space. Technically, _Flowers For Algernon_ is sci-fi, but don't let that scare you. And _Frankenstein_ is sci-fi, one of the first ones (don't judge the book by the movies). Of course you don't have to go back to 1818. :-) Any dystopia (like _1984_ or _Brave New World_ or even _The Hunger Games_ ) is called sci-fi. Or alternate history (like _The Plot Against America_ ). Or time travel (like _Kindred_ or _Outlander_ ). Or, any apocalypse novel (like Cormac McCarthy's _The Road_ - it's on Oprah's list, if that means anything to you). Sci-fi does not need to be space, aliens or robots. But it is easier to discuss sensitive topics and be inoffensive if you invent a whole new planet with society's that frame your topic of discussion (hence space). Aliens and robots are often just literary tools to highlight what makes us human (or not) - so what we are really talking about is humanity, without being bogged down in other aspects of earth culture. Space and spaceships are automatically atmospheric. Spaceships are a good way to force claustrophobia (as are submarines, or cave dwelling). Space is a place for isolation and introspection without crowds and interference. In short, sci-fi a convenient way to narrow the focus of discussion and thought without the baggage of history or culture of people or places on earth. There are some good sci-fi books out now, but there is a lot of 'pulp', too. It all depends upon what you want to get out of reading. Enjoy!

@@kurtfox4944 I want to go back and read the first paragraph now because I don’t remember it. Thank you for bringing that up. I agree that you won’t get the full impact without reading Huck Finn first

@@MelaninnManga it does sound like the cutest story and I love the cover. I haven’t heard of the others but will check them out

@literarylayer 👏🏼👏🏼😁😁

@@SusieSue242 I keep forgetting about Brave New World. I want to get to that one as well

Thank you! I’m still new to romance and didnt know about Paranormal Romance but I will definitely check out Bride

Maybe use both. I’m trying to get away from using electronics for everything. I prefer writing on pen and paper and I’m reading some books that are personal and I don’t want to put on a public platform. I seem to better overall with writing down plans as well.

@@cherylsmith7216 This sounds like a sad yet interesting book. I’ll be adding this to my list. Thanks for sharing and hat’s off to you for the important work that you do ❤️

I hadn’t heard of it but I just looked it up and will definitely have to read this! Thanks for recommending it.

@@PageTurnersWithKatja CBB was such a disappointment. I’m loving Model Home though.

Ikr it felt like a chore trying to get through it

@@literarylayer I do know what those feel like.

@@CGRatedBooks thank you! I’ve been experimenting with recording b roll footage. It’s been fun

@literarylayer yes! I'm moving into that B roll content as well. It really helps with the presentation. Well, I think you've done an outstanding job. Great vid!!

It’s so hard being consistent 😩 I know what you mean

@@CGRatedBooks yep, I’m in Texas 🙂

@literarylayer it's a small small world...

@@CGRatedBooks yes, the clothing pile that keeps growing along with the memories 🙂

@literarylayer I often think back to the onesie my youngest used to where. He loved unsnapping em at the crotch and letting em dangle at the thigh like cowboy chaps. He'd run up and down the hallway like he was riding an imaginary horse.

⁠@@CGRatedBooks😂 aww i bet that was too cute!

@@LizsReadingCorner- aww man the audiobooks and crocheting would be a perfect combo but I understand the struggle and thank you!

@@Maeve_Ever_Books you’re welcome!

@@CGRatedBooks thank you! I love finding a new local shop as well. A lot of times they have books that aren’t being talked about online

@literarylayer I'm thinking the same. I've almost exhausted my online search for this collection of books in trying to find. I was familiar with some of these places you mentioned but definitely not all of them. So, I'm be checking them out later today.

@@literarylayer Well, you already know that I'm out here searching for a collection of books that went out of circulation several years ago. Trying to find the more uncommon titles in this collection is becoming difficult. So now my efforts are being pointed in the direction of incorporating used book shop owners to help me find these books.

@@CGRatedBooks if you can, try to find one where the owner is a reader. That makes a difference in the selections and the experience. They usually have a wealth of information

@@PulpMortem they do sometimes go overboard with the stickers. I used to remove them as soon as I got them. Using a blow dryer for removal helps though

1. Season roast with rosemary and salt then sear on both sides 2. Add onion and bell pepper 3. Fill pot with water 4. Add beef bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, brown gravy, cream of mushroom 5. Cook for 6-7 hours 6. Last hour add carrots 7. Last few minutes add noodles and broccoli 8. Cook noodles al dente and remove from heat so they don’t swell 9. Enjoy 😋