A Mostly At Home Weekend Reading Vlog

[@arianab.99]

I love reading, also If there’s one book I think everyone should read this year, it’s keezano’s Your Life Your Game. It beautifully shows how connecting with God and building meaningful relationships can lead to spiritual growth, and success in both your personal and professional life. This book truly changed my life…a must-read.

[@James.NewYork]

amazing book👌🏽

[@thebookemporium3577]

Thank you for another cozy weekend vlog. I’m sure I’m not the only one that feels this way, but you don’t have to cut down your 45 minute one. Your videos are always relaxing and enjoyable-no matter the length. ❤️📚

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks for the encouraging words. I really appreciate you all so much!

[@natashaelliot5930]

I also love the longer videos - I watch them while doing housework. I will be adding The Last Love Note to my TBR 💌

[@JaneReads]

I love weekends at home. It's nice to do what you want when you want.

[@BooksAndJams]

Absolutely!

[@gkgoldengirl]

Hi Krista! Hope you're doing well! My word for 2025 is abide. I've had a couple of health concerns in the past two years and it has drawn me closer to God. I've always been someone who worries and been anxiety filled ,but I've been learning to lean on God in all seasons of my life. This year, I'm diving deeper into what it truly means to trust God and to abide ib Him. I just wanted to share that since I saw that you shared your word "joy". Abiding with joy is my ultimate goal. God bless you and keep you!

[@lindaa6748]

Love it Krista!

[@BooksAndJams]

I love your word so much! Praying it is a blessing to you as you focus on that word in 2025.

[@gailmartin5417]

I love your authentic self!

[@BooksAndJams]

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[@DiamondsandLibraryCorner]

I saw on the news you are supposed to get snow. We are used to snow where I’m from. We have between 5-10 inches. I drove home in a blizzard today with 40 mph winds and snow. We have more snow coming this weekend. Hope everyone will be ok with your snow storm.

[@rachelskaggs7847]

Oh my goodness that little teaset in the consignment store! I loved that! Also the book shelf set you got was very cute.

[@BooksAndJams]

It's always changing in that store. Fun to go every couple months to see what's new.

[@jillporco6789]

I love me a good reading & relaxing weekend. Per your suggestion, I'm doing an e-read of As Bright as Heaven and enjoying it thus far---much better than Fall of Marigolds for sure...

[@JessieTBRoverflowing]

Yay for a little snow, and for a chill at home weekend!!

[@BooksAndJams]

I am already ready for the snow to go away. haha. Glad I am not at my moms right now. She has about 2 feet! yikes!

[@tahinitofu4543]

✈️ sometimes a chilled weekend is needed. Especially after the last month when everyone was nonstop

[@BooksAndJams]

For sure! It was nice to be pretty relaxed at home.

[@sarareilly3962]

I love longer videos! The more Krista, the better ❤ We got snow too. 11 inches. School has been out all week 🤯 I added A Mother’s Promise to my POP. I just finished The Wedding People. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Could be a favorite of 2025 🎉

[@pamelamcarthur5131]

I added A Mothers Promise to my TBR.💛

[@BooksAndJams]

It sounds so good!

[@ReadingAce]

Ahhh allergies are awful! I’ve also been dealing with them and it’s not a fun time. I hope you’re feeling better! Yay a wheel is such a fun way to pick from your cart! And the book sounds super interesting, hopefully you’ll love it!

[@BooksAndJams]

I agree - the wheel is such a fun way to pick! I'm addicted to wheels and have quite a few set up. Ready for my flip-n-roll tbrs.

[@caseyr4188]

I’m excited to watch allllll the minutes of your long videos! 😃

[@BooksAndJams]

Aww thanks so much!

[@lisadw499]

I love watching longer videos. ✈️

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks, Lisa!

[@bethwhetsell9566]

Hi Krista, spent my work morning with you today.

[@BooksAndJams]

Yay. Glad to keep you company!

[@Writing4Jesus247]

So fun! I love your reading/shopping vlogs!!❤🌊🏖

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks so much! 💜

[@darleneking101]

I started The Sugar Queen after seeing your readathon video enjoying it so far. Have a great week! 📩

[@BooksAndJams]

I forget how much I enjoy SAA! Glad you're enjoying Sugar Queen.

[@katsbooks2631]

The snow is your payback for bragging to your mom about going out in short sleeves the other day! Haha 😂The Sugar Queen is a standalone. First Frost is the sequel to Garden Spells.

[@BooksAndJams]

Right?! haha. That's hilarious.

[@BeYOUtifulBooks]

Such a great weekend vlog 🫶🏻

[@BooksAndJams]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@debbieperleberg8230]

A Mother’s Promise sounds so good. My favorite Diane Chamberlain book is Unnecessary Lies. Thanks for putting this one on my radar.

[@BooksAndJams]

I agree that it sounds amazing. I hope we both love it!

[@jaynehunter-ar]

That puzzle is just gorgeous! We're also supposed to get our first snow later this week - like you, it came as a big culture shock when I moved here where clearing the roads and people who can handle driving in snow aren't in abundance lol. Enjoy being cozy!

[@BooksAndJams]

I enjoyed that puzzle. Have since started a 500 piece one that I think I will love, but the edges are SO hard. There's nothing to distinguish different parts so it's a lot of trial and error. The middle should be easier though. Hope you had a great week.

[@sandysmith3854]

Got snow here in PA this weekend too and it is very cold. Finished reading The Broken Girls and loved it and started reading Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewel and liking it so far. Have a great day

[@BooksAndJams]

It has been SO cold this week. And we have had no water here in Richmond for 2 days. Finally have it back today, but have to boil before consumption. I'm just glad to be able to shower in the morning! haha. Glad you're enjoying your book!

[@melissacole2534]

Antique malls are so fun! Enjoy the snow. I live in a snow belt area so we get tons of snow every winter.

[@BooksAndJams]

They are fun! Never know when you might find a treasure.

[@susanjimenez62]

I absolutely love weekends when I have nothing planned and I can stay home all weekend! And when I have them, I don’t get nearly as much accomplished as you did in this video! Hope the storm hasn’t hit your area too hard. ❄️

[@BooksAndJams]

Yes, it's definitely nice to have a relaxing weekend at home.

[@wendypridmore2005]

I'm glad that I'm not the only one that does the happy colour and listen to KZbin. That is what I'm currently doing.

[@BooksAndJams]

I do it way too often! haha.

[@juliannekarman1524]

Every once in a while we need a few days of chilling!!! I also need to slow down on my phone as well - you are right, it can really take over your time. I’m trying to clean out my house, and I’m listening to books while I’m doing it!!! Win-Win!!! Hope you managed the snow Ok It’s been snow off and on (mostly on) since Friday here in SW PA…😩

[@BooksAndJams]

I think we are supposed to get more snow this weekend as well. I'm not thrilled about it, but it's ok. I like living where I still get all the seasons, but winter isn't usually too bad. One or two snowfalls is plenty for me! haha

[@bytesofmemory]

yay for a great reading weekend!! We just booked a trip to Sandbridge for the first week of June! 🏖

[@BooksAndJams]

Nice! I totally dropped the ball on a Green Valley outing! haha. Hopefully in the spring.

[@bytesofmemory]

@@BooksAndJams Yes! Let's plan something for the spring. The fall got away from me so it all worked out!

[@sandyh8755]

We got a foot of snow! Schools haven’t gone back from winter break. Roads remain terrible. I can drive in snow but those other people! Hope you got through the storm safely.

[@BooksAndJams]

Yikes! Stay safe and warm!

[@Michelelynnreads]

I really want to read The Plan after you told me about it. ❄️

[@BooksAndJams]

I definitely want to read it this month.

[@jensreadinglife]

The Exiles made it into my favorite books of 2024! I loved it. I was so surprised by whodunnit as well!

[@jillporco6789]

I loved The Dry and The Lost Man. Have Force of Nature and want to read Exiles for sure.

[@BooksAndJams]

It was great to return to Jane Harper. I have really enjoyed everything I've read from her.

[@sblbooks]

I forgot all about A Mother's Promise. I need to read that soon. Thanks for the reminder. I live in western North Carolina and we're supposed to get our first big snow Friday. I like snow, now that I work from home and don't have to drive in it. The only bad part is there's a lot of people still living in campers and tents due to hurricane Helene.

[@BooksAndJams]

I forgot what it was about too. It sounds really good! I'm hopeful I'll love it. We are getting more snow tonight and tomorrow. Stay safe and warm!

[@sblbooks]

@BooksAndJams you too!

[@sandyh8755]

Yesterday I finished Bright Young Women and started another book. Off to a good start.

[@BooksAndJams]

Sweet! Glad you're enjoying your first reads of the year.

[@MoiraOReilly]

Your vlogs are such a highlight to my KZbin watching; thank-you Krista 🏖💖✈

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks so much! That means a lot.

[@darlenefarley8193]

I finished The Frozen River and gave it 5 stars loved it. And now I'm reading Havah and enjoying it very much. First Tosca Lee book even own The Line Between

[@BooksAndJams]

I can't wait to read more Tosca Lee. Glad you're enjoying Havah.

[@darlenefarley8193]

Finished Havah this morning so good

[@donnapanzardo3058]

I’m up to page 130 in The Appeal. It’s okay so far. You would think a book like this would go faster but it’s not plus I have two other books going with it.

[@BooksAndJams]

I am about at that point too. I also thought it would go a little faster, but I am really enjoying it.

[@callmecubby]

Lol I haven’t read the books either, but I’m Team Conrad too! 😊

[@BooksAndJams]

Woohoo! I have no clue when/if there's another season.

[@saraavila695]

The Last Love Note was one of my very few 5 star reads last year! It made me cry a lot though.

[@BooksAndJams]

I cried a lot during it too.

[@maryflaherty7096]

Nice to see you! Your tree looks nice. I have had URI. Not felt like reading books but finally finished one my son gave me for Christmas. Sliders Son by Rebecca Davis. He met her on a bike trip. Seems like a lot like The Frozen River.

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks, Mary. That book sounds good. Hope you're enjoying it. Sorry you've not been well. Hope that heals up soon!

[@mothergooselibrarian.3257]

Krista, I love watching your vlogs every other Tuesday and look forward to them. I’m always chatting with you as you talk on the vlog! I too enjoy S.A. Allen’s books. I’m not that close to reading her to 0 though. Try singular.for your allergies. I take it daily and it’s made a world of difference for me.

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks for the allergy med tip. The cheap ones usually work as long as I take it daily. I had run out this weekend.

[@leighcochran8276]

Hey!! I got my haircut today (1/8) and feeling like a new woman lol. I'm planning on trying out a new hairstyle once my hair gets a little longer and I'm excited.

[@BooksAndJams]

Yay for a fresh cut! It's the best feeling.

[@leeh4343]

Too funny re what you were watching on prime 😁 I’ve just finished on Netflix My Life with the Walter Boys which sounds very similar - definitely #TeamCole who sounds very much like Conrad 😂 Glad you enjoyed Exiles 😊

[@JacquelineCaron]

❤📝✉🏖 hope you are feeling much better - have a good week! hope you've dug out of your snow - nothing but really cold air up here in Maine!

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks Jacqueline. It was just an allergy thing. I feel great this week now that my meds are restocked. haha. We are getting more snow tonight into tomorrow. Stay warm up there in Maine!

[@theresepazell7875]

Hi Krista you could put Christmas peppermint Candy Canes in there festive. Enjoyed ha there's Joy Again.

[@BooksAndJams]

I add those candy canes to my hot cocoa. Love them!

[@theresas709]

Did you ever make your Chili? I have to tell you that the other night I spent about an hour making a list for middle grade March. 😊 I know it might change but I did figure out the books I want to read the most. I always do a variety of different ones. Always like at least one nonfiction, at least one or two graphic novels, a novel in verse, a mystery etc. The main one is Echo Mountain because I have been trying to get to it for years and keeping putting it off.

[@ellenrobinson6381]

Skin looks great

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks! It was very relaxing to get that facial. I had only done it one other time.

[@swedishgeekgirl]

💖 amazing vlog like always😊

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks so much. 💜

[@darlenefarley8193]

You look fine with or without makeup

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks so much, Darlene. 💜

[@darlenefarley8193]

Your welcome

[@bevzurkammer4042]

✈️ looking forward to hearing about what you thought of the "The Last Love Note"

[@BooksAndJams]

I did end up finishing it soon after the weekend. Stay tuned!

[@christineheckman597]

Hey Chris I wanted to tell you I heard you say you're waiting for diamond. Dots hopefully you will love it because when I started I thought it was going to be I think that I want to enjoy but now I am obsessed so I'm just letting you know that hopefully once you get started you will find the obsession that I have with it so my house is full of books diamond dotz and the other crafts but those are my two main hobbies so why I'm watching your video of your weekend vlog I am diamond painting as we speak so I hope when you get your stuff for diamond dotz I may ask you in late later videos how you like diamond painting so far happy New Year love your videos Krista keep up the good work I appreciate your channel very much❤

[@BooksAndJams]

My diamond painting supplies have arrived. Now I need to get it all set up in its new spot so I can start working on it. .

[@susannels4884]

I need a weekend where I just don't "do" anything. I love your longer videos so I wouldn't mind that wrap up at all.

[@BooksAndJams]

I've got another one this weekend. We're supposed to get a few more inches of snow tonight and tomorrow. Thankfully I have no where to go again!

[@TeresaGuertin]

Hi Krista, I was here. 😊Love ya!❤🛩🏝✉️

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks so much, Teresa.

[@mollyalladin2431]

Chill is good! I did the same!

[@BooksAndJams]

It was kind of nice to have no plans. Couldn't do it every weekend, but every now and then is great!

[@indydriven2596]

✈️ Hey Krista, how much snow did you get and how were the streets Monday morning? I should be used to driving in the snow living in Saskatchewan but after 44 years of having a driver’s license, I still hate driving in it. Love how pretty it is but driving in it 😩😩

[@BooksAndJams]

We only got a couple inches and the roads were ok...at least the main ones. In my neighborhood there were some slick spots, but nothing to worry about. I am used to it as well from living most of my life in New York, but I still don't love it either! haha.

[@samantha.donovan]

Inspired by having a word for the year so I think I’ve landed on flourish for 2025!

[@BooksAndJams]

Love it! I hope it becomes very meaningful as you think about that word and how it applies to you this year.

[@daisy4750]

Did you do a video of “the best books of 2024”?

[@BooksAndJams]

I haven't yet....it's coming!

[@eileennielsen5165]

It has finally dawned on me, that my reading time is seriously cut into ( wasted)? by watching so many Book-tubes as well as other U-tube things. So, I need to come up with a plan and cutting(NOT you). My health takes sooooo much time to take care of. Plus, I only get maybe 3 hrs. of sleep every night due to PAIN. GEE... what's a reader to do?? Add 8 more hrs. to her day!🤗

[@darlenefarley8193]

There is another book called The Life of Martha Ballard Based on her Diary 1785-1812 heard from a different booktuber can't remember who. Put it on hold at my library

[@BooksAndJams]

I have heard of that one. Hopefully you love it!

[@darlenefarley8193]

Let you know it is on transit to my library from a different one.

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

Thank you for the heads-up about the Lynn Painter book. I don’t mind a little spice when it happens between two loving/committed adults. These days I prefer it when the scene fades-to-black. But gratuitous scenes, or using curse words just to increase the word count, does nothing for me. Blah.

[@BooksAndJams]

I much prefer a fade to black or not there at all. I certainly don't need all the details. And yeah, cursing in romcoms always annoys me so much. It's so unnecessary. I don't mind quite as much in a thriller type book, but not in a rom com. Please and thank you! haha

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Wise men still seek him ❤️ If it were me, I would leave it out all year. I like to leave my nativity out year round on my mantle. And your hair is lovely.❤ Oh and I created a spreadsheet for books completed for 2025. Look at me 🤓😂

[@BooksAndJams]

Woohoo! Way to go with a spreadsheet! haha. Thanks, Somer!

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I DNFed Happily Never After as soon as the swearing started never got to the steam

[@BooksAndJams]

Yeah, I should have set it down sooner.

[@louisesanto-dontaddnumber]

You have cracked me up with the makeup, no make up talk. Your energy and enthusiasm makes the lack of make up so unimportant.

[@BooksAndJams]

Thanks so much! haha. I do wear a touch of makeup, but it's barely noticeable. I definitely don't do full face. Wouldn't know how. I agree that it's not important generally.

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