I know this has nothing to do with Bioshock but you look very pretty 😵‍💫

Ten books? TEN?? I'm never catching up 😅 Oh well. You've done a few books by Kingfisher now, which would you recommend of hers to start with?

Would you recommend reading The House of Roots and Ruin without reading the first book?

I'm so glad you liked Sundial!! 😊 Catriona Ward is ridiculously talented. She's been 3 for 3 for me.

Woooo uve been busy this October!

SWTWC was supposed to be a perfect read for Halloween. I read it last year. I hated it. How I enjoyed it 20 years ago is a wonder. Metaphors, "flowery language", non-sensical phrases that just ticked me off. I wanted to enjoy it so bad but I had enough. From the Dust Returned was the same thing. I think I disliked this one even more. Bradbury's writing can come off as gibberish. I know I am not the only one who thinks this way. I mean I get the gist of the stories but damn he is soo complicated. I won't get started on The Halloween Tree. Same thing. Anyways on a positive note I did enjoy The October Country.

5 out of 5 for me too! ❤❤❤

Manon is my favorite too! I aspire to be as strong as her

Gardens of the Moon sounds like it would be a great read!

I've read that Til Death Do Us Bard reminded people of if Dandelion the Bard and Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher were a couple. I'm on a Witcher re-read and because it's such a beautiful but dark and tragic series, I'm hoping that Til Death Do Us Bard can be my little comfort read after.

I did not even realise it was based on a video game, the game must be pretty good judging by the story line

Your home library is gorgeous! ✨Lots of good series old and new. Love your books. <3

Very harsh review. I've played all 3 games since they were released, and I've read and re-read the book many times - they work together, but they also stand alone. I think John Shirley did a magnificent job of putting together a novel based on the source material of the games. It wasn't an easy task, as in the games you are only given snippets of information. From the megalomania of Andrew Ryan and his dream to create a "city beneath the sea", a new society, to the dream taking a left turn and descending into dystopia, encompassing genetic mutation with plasmids and new technologies such as Big Daddies to the immorality of the Little Sisters, set against the scheming Frank Fontaine, with the little people like Bill McDonagh trying to give the new world a genuine go, caught in the middle. I think Shirley does a superb job. There are some really superb scenes, from the attack on the Kashmir Restaurant on New Year's Eve to Bill sacrificing himself to save his family. I think the ending was poignant and very moving, and I really wish Shirley wrote more novels in the Bioshock world, as it left me wanting more.

Such a beautiful book room! 🥰 Your decor and personal touches are wonderful not to mention some great reads in there. Great tour!

Your reading room is such a dream. My only reading luxury is a comfy sofa. Since I mostly moved to digital format I might never gather that amount of books, I regret nothing tho, I have more space for figures 😅

I don't know if you've read it but the Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries books have a good mix of the more "hot" human fae and the darker, traditional fairytale fae, and both are really well done and get at the heart of what makes fae stories interesting imho!

I feel like people either love or hate Bradbury's prose style. Personally I love it. It does take me longer to read but I enjoy taken my time thru kitschy spooky atmospheric descriptions. I also think that what writers like Louise May Alcott were for girls in their time Ray Bradbury is for boys in his time. A lot of the exposition in "Something Wicked.." is tailored to a young and old male audience. It's very much a male coming of age tale as well as a reflection on boyhood.

This is one of my favorite books!!

Also, I read The Midnight Library a few years ago and really loved it when I did.

Will have to check out The Cruel Prince. I also don't love SJM's ACOTAR, but haven't read any other fae books.

Maybe the Book that Wouldn't Burn should replace new Dr Who...lol... great vid. Nice to see you again. 🙂

You should stick to glasses. Looking soo cute ❤. Love the hair as well, free spirited and loose. When will you start writing ur own book?

Wow... another vid. Nice. Always glad to hear your reviews whilst sipping on tea or Frappuccino. ❤️

Yeah... I agree with you. Reading on a story that involves sex can be either a bad or good experience. But when they make it natural, as it should be, it can fun.... of you read Manga I recommend I Am Hero.

Glad to see a new Alibrareads video!! :D

So different but kinda cozy. ❤ glad your going ok gal.

I LOVE the Bioshock games , didn't know there was a Book , buying it Today if I can , thanks for the (Spoiler-free) heads up.

Have you ever read.... Servant of Bones by Anne Rice. That my fav of all time.

You remind of a young_16 year old me. I would pass out reading tons of books but eventually went into engineering and computer science. .. glad to kow im not the only one left who stil loves a good novel here & there. ❤❤

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Happy 2024, and always enjoy your monthly reviews. ❤ I grew up with Dean Koonts, Assic Assimov and Agatha Christie

Im currently reading this one and wow! Im blown away. Truly unique and totally imaginative. I hope it sticks the landing. Your way of talking about the book is captivating and eloquent, really nice delivery!

I just finished this book, picked it up on a random barnes n noble run. Sand wanted to delve into the games again so it seemed fitting. But damn, I was not prepared for this book. It was really great, and I love seeing how everything leads up to the world we see in the game. Beloved characters on every side of the fence. And an ending that is somewhat expected, but manages to satisfy through amazing detail and character driven moments.

Oh. My. Goodness. I just started the audio book for Fourth Wing and I’m getting hooked. 😅

I just couldn't get through the beginning of ninth house and gave up😅😅😅

Of you enjoy zombies books... I highly recommend Day by Day Armageddon. It's both paperback and/or audiobook. ❤

Wow.... you look so nice and cute. Reminds me of the Bioshock vid you made 3 years ago. My fav review.

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Its incredible how fast, how you u can read and retain information. A genius in literature you are. 😊

You look so nice in white and seems life is going great for you. Ever thought about writting your own novel or Hollywood script writing?

Thanks for that review. I've decided to come out of incognito mode to add to your stats . Understandably the numbers stay low on these obscure interest channels , so every bit helps . It'd be 1975 when I read it . Over several years I'd read Asimov's monthly essays in science readers digest, and so when I noticed one of his novels on sale , I bought it . I actually remember little of the novel except for the irritating complete changes of storyline and location which put my mother off from reading it after I'd finished. I remember there was a quirk situation with laws of physics and you refreshed my memory. It seems that he wrote from off-the-cuff quite often and I spotted such from reading his monthly essays over several years and noting he repeated himself fairly often kinda like Enid Blyton almost. I'll mention another novel that also has a quirk in laws of physics leaking in from a parallel universe , and I believe is called The Z Factor or maybe z effect. And so I came here precisely for a review after watching a decades old interview of Asimov by David Letterman. Good review and appreciated..

Omgsh I love that a reading challenge led you to start listening to audiobooks!! I might have to try Legendborn to try it! Okay so Strange the Dreamer sounds really lovely too! I need to take your recs when it comes to fantasy! Oh boyyyyy The Last House on Needless Street sounds AMAZING (but terrible) and right up my alley. I need a captivating read like this.

I love Legendborn! I got through half of Bloodmarked months ago and never finished. Im not sure why bc I really liked it, so I need to get back into it

I enjoy falling asleep to audiobooks or while driving.

Woohoo!! Welcome back! I am obsessed with these earrings. I can totally feel the lack of motivation to film and sometimes I think it's good to allow ourselves to not talk if we don't want to! Oooh House of Salt and Sorrow just got added to my TBR! 😂😂"Maya was useless and frustrating" I haven't read this but found this hilarious LOVE that Wild Ones cover 😍😍😍

What a well spoken, thought out review.

I missed your vids. Welcome back :D

Coming back to this video after 4 months I finally read this book. The story could've worked if they were regular humans as all the heavy magical stuff happens in the last 3 chapters. I also hate the sequel bait. Tbh the antagonist should've won as he's basically the damn avatar and honestly I would've loved a book about him instead of golem's and genie's mundane stuff and will-they- won't-they tiring dynamic.

Okay so first off I've watched this twice and my favorite part is where you call out your nervous energy lol. I didn't notice you were swaying back and forth but I love a good self reflection happening on video so thank you for that! My Dark Vanessa is something I see constantly and I'm not sure why I've never read it but I hope it's at the library when I go next! I really enjoyed Lolita and it sounds like this may be a little easier to read and relevant! I always love the way you lean towards older books bc I am the same way usually! I have also been trying to snag newer ones from the library too! Bookshops and Bonedust is such a stunning cover lol I am definitely gonna be getting that! I thought Legends and Lattes was super cute and I'm excited about this new one! Omg that is SO COOL you got yours signed!!!!! So a few years ago I started the audio of A Court of Thorns and Rose's and I found the main character so annoying BUT I am thinking about trying the physical book and seeing if that helps? Will you read the rest of the series do you think?