💛You are doing an amazing job at talking about how you feel about this book. I’m adding this to my list. I’m book shopping later this month and need a list! I already have Normal People by her on my list.

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On Sally Rooney- I'm just too old for her but listening to you- I'll try to give her a chance. Btw @csop mentioned you around the 17:58 mark of his video about you reading Moo. He's hilarious to me. I was so excited when he mentioned you.

I haven’t read anything from her yet, but I bought Normal People and Conversations with Friends. But maybe I should read this first??

Saw this at the bookstore and decided to wait. I'll be picking this up now 🤍

You make me want to give Sally Rooney another chance. I enjoyed how you talked about the book, we are here for your perspective. 💛

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I definitely enjoy reading books from different time periods. I feel like books capture a time period and it is interesting to learn about how the people and world functions through the eyes of the author. Will have to checkout Jane Smiley.❤

I love your braids and beads Diamond! Moo sounds good. I will be adding it to my TBR list. I like literary fiction because I feel nourished after reading it, however I’m learning that this sub genre I just found out about called Up Market fiction is more my speed. It gives me the depth that literary fiction provides without some of the dryness 😂 I totally understand taking a a heavy load and continuing on without complaint. As women we tend to do that a lot, but I’m learning that the effects of doing that all the time show up eventually somewhere somehow. I’m trying to course correct now. Anyway I hope you and your daughter have smoother better days ahead.

i honestly need to get to some Jane Smiley!!! and i honestly feel the same way about lit fic then and now...i find that most of the popular releases that i run through just don't hit as hard as stuff back then. in construction, in language. i think that's why i try to keep an even balance of backlist and new releases just to keep the tides interesting. missed ya boo!

Nice seeing you! I agree with you when it comes to reading literary fiction. Especially the classics and other fiction work that were written long ago. The only thing is the language, and certain things may be either offensive to our generation or not inclusive enough...still it does not diminish the message the book was supposed to convey. Thanks!

"literary fiction that's written in the mid to late 90s early 2000s, it just hits different" AMEN AMEN AMEN i loved a thousand acres too. reading a book published in 2000 rn and lit fic authors today could never. i need to pick up Moo!! WONT CATCH YOU BUYING FRUIT FROM TJS HAHAHAA

When you wake up thinking about the book you’re currently reading. That’s how you know it’s a good book!

While I'm concerned about you driving and vloging at the same time, I also love your nonchalant attitude towards well, if I want to do this now, this is when I'm going to do it. Backlist books always for me!

I'm sure I read a classic satire in (college or high school- probably Shakespeare) and haven't since but you've sold me.

Love seeing a video from you!

your curls are popping.!

I love when you post!!! Whenever it is ❤ love your thoughts on books ! ❤

I was literally just thinking omg I’m missing my Jaded Reads vlogs 😭🫶🏾 and here you go 😂 I’m glad you’re back girl !

Your outfit look great babe

I really need to read Sorrow & Bliss. I know all too well what mental illness is like, and I tend to lean toward novels like this.

Great video again. I love listening to your thoughts. I’m happy I found your channel.

This is one of my favourite books. So sad he passed away. I have also read his book, ‘Ragged Company,’ which is also an incredible story. I loved your thoughts on the book. Great video.

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I just discovered your channel a few weeks ago and I have been binging all your videos! You've given me so many good reading suggestions so far, thank you!! Love your channel!

Might have to pick this one up. Thanks for sharing it.

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Hey Mrs johnson

I have a book on Black feminist reads that you might be interested in!

This was such a beautiful video to watch. You are so elegant with your words and your word choice is immaculate. It takes me ages to get to a point and you have already beautifully illustrated so many in the same amount of time it takes me. I loved the interweaving you did of talking about being a mother and how that is affected by and affects your book choice.

I need to check my mentions more often because I would have hated to miss this video! Now, I was washing dishes while watching you so I'll have to remember the comments I wanted to make. 1st: editing videos! Yes! I also love watching myself. I feel that if I can't enjoy the process of watching myself then no one else will so it's actually good to review the video I'm about to put out there. 2nd comment: I think I must be an honorary Pisces because I'm also a don't-fix-it-if-it-isn't-broke person. And lastly: I watched the entire 25 minutes. You're a hoot!

I really love seeing your enthusiasm for the literature you consume 😊

We don’t care where you talk about books. Just give us the deets, Sis. 🫶🏽

I need some spoilers for Little Life because I don’t plan to read it … mostly because I’m afraid. I’m starting Just for the Summer this weekend. One of my most anticipated reads this summer.

Come on Outfit of the days!!!! I love it!!!

We love a good reading vlog!!

I'm slowly reading Big Swiss right now! It's a bunch of fun but I'm taking my time. ❤

I’m on the same boat. Cant seem to be interested in anything right now but I’m trying not to feel guilty about it 😂❤ Happy to see you 🎉

You have helped me with explaining how to do annotations much MORE than my district! Thanks a MILLION!!!

She’s back 😀

Hey Diamond! It's been a while!😊 That book; the right to sex is really piquing my interest. I know you had talked about the book in one of your previous videos. I have added it to my TBR. As for your dating life, I hope you find what you are seeking and also that you are blossoming throughout that journey.

Glad to see another video from you! I just finished the Neapolitan Quartet and really enjoyed it. Look forward to your thoughts when you get to it. I'm also a mood reader so I get it, certain books just speak to you depending on what season of life you are in.

Ah, it feels so good to see you again! Welcome back. Watching this while I braid my hair. ❤

The "saintly fool" Myshkin is a good favorite character to have! Congratulations on finishing Dostoyevsky's thick novels AND enjoying the whole of them 😆😸 I think he is one of the all-time greats but at the same time parts of his books can be a slog! 😸😆

Always get excited when I see you drop a video…love your choice in books and how you talk about them 🤎

That’s how I book shop. I don’t have time to waste my coins purchasing hyped up books I’m not even really interested in.

Welcome back my girl 🫶🏽I want this book!!!

I really enjoy the way you talk lol . That may be odd but it’s soothing ! I am def interested in this book ! I want to tap into femininity as well !

I’ve never seen this tag before!! So fun! Thanks for thinking of me ❤ This was so encouraging and makes me feel extra grateful about this little corner of the internet :)