a weekend in my life 🌱✨ reading red rising, book haul, productivity, and more!

[@nicolb.6256]

Mel, I am so glad you are alright! Taking time for yourself is super important, and I'm happy to hear you doing it. These past days I've been wondering where you were, and I realized that you had become one of my comfort channels. Your videos just put me in such a calm mood - I ended up rewatching some of them, that's how much I vibe with your cozy and pretty style of vlogging. So really, take as much as you want, and just know that even if it's going to be less often that you will post, you are still a youtube channel I look forward to the most in here! Take care of yourself! Love you, for real.

[@MelReads]

this is so kind, thank you🥺 definitely taking it slower than usual at the moment, so i’m hoping it pays off both physically and mentally!

[@noone-wq4fm]

If you already loved the first Red Rising book that much, you‘re going to adore Golden Son. It takes the whole story to a completely different level and the series in general just gets better and better with each and every book. I‘m so glad you enjoyed Red Rising as much as you did.

[@MelReads]

already reading golden son and really liking it🤸🏻‍♀️

[@razzlemekazzle]

i love watching people read red rising for the first time. i recently just finished light bringer and YOU ARE IN FOR AN INSANE RIDE! its easily my favorite sci fi series.

[@maddythebookworm]

I’m glad to hear that you’re ok dealing with any type of chronic condition is difficult and the majority of the time you truly have to pay attention to what your body needs. I hope you find a good system that works best for you

[@MelReads]

baby steps, but thankfully figuring it all out!! the amount of adjustments at first threw me off, but we’re doing it🤍

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Great vlog i love Gigi&Bo for my fun cute bookmark needs.🔖☕🌈📚

[@alexp23]

I love doing diamond painting, I discovered this last year and it is so calming for me when I have an anxiety

[@MelReads]

okay this!!! after bedazzling a t-shirt and discovering how great it was for my anxiety, i bought diamond paintings and now i’m in LOVE

[@lakshmirekha9168]

Red Rising is literally my favorite series!!

[@MelReads]

i can see why!! SO good❤️‍🔥

[@Mcnimzzz94]

Be kind to yourself Mel 💜 happy to watch any content you provide

[@MelReads]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@kittyshiv]

Yay im glad you enjoy red rising! YOURE IN FOR A WILD RIDE !!! I binged them all recently, WORTH. highly recommend audio at any point, just a brilliant series I regret not getting into soon 🥰

[@MelReads]

oh, i’m on book 2 and losing my MIND!!! the gala scene was TOO good

[@naadiaahmed-sheehan4714]

So glad you've taken some time off for yourself, I'm trying to do that at the moment and its SO SO important to do so!! Just started reading Magnolia Parks so I'm excited! But I keep closing the book to just stare at the cover, its so pretty😂Hope you're doing okay! Loving the content as always! xxx

[@MelReads]

omg yessss magnolia!!! hope you love it🫶🏼

[@martinaschlagl3882]

Oh I love the idea of a regular set family dinner! Gotta implement that in my fam as well 😍

[@Lilies0401]

Mel singing is everything to me

[@anissaxma1770]

Lmao the little dance and seeing you happy was everything!! So glad you got the arc!! ❤😂

[@zmedina87]

I have Red Rising in my fall TBR. Right now, I'm reading The Starless Sea for the Magical Readathon.

[@MelReads]

ooo hope you’re loving the starless sea!!!

[@zmedina87]

@@MelReads awe ty 😊 I really am!!

[@foreverpumpkin7776]

I was diagnosed with my chronic illness when I was four, and now even in my twenties I still struggle to find the balance with giving myself time to rest. Having to adjust to life where the world is not designed to fit your needs and everyone else seems to be able to do more than you is really tough, but I'm so glad you are trying to find the balance, because it takes a lot of practice and patience with yourself. 💛 Taking care of you is so important and we all love your videos no matter when they come out.

[@MelReads]

i think you phrased my frustrations perfectly! “when the world is not designed to fit your needs.” oof😭 especially with a lot of these chronic illnesses/conditions being invisible, i’ve found that it’s more difficult than not for people to understand what it’s like and that constant adjustments need to be made depending on how you’re feeling. makes it extra hard to give yourself grace when people expect things to remain the same😩 baby steps, but we’re going!

[@tisa3843]

Just wanted to say I’m so proud of you Mel. You’ve been so great about putting yourself first, and I’m so proud. 🩵

[@LilTheLah]

Villains Are Destined to Die has a really cool digital edition because some elements are actually animated. It is just a nice aesthetic, nothing super important or mindblowing but I have never seen that before with manga or manhwa. It fits the mobile game character for sure!

[@MelReads]

animated?! i’ve never seen that before, i may need to check that out👀

[@LilTheLah]

@@MelReads yeah yeah yeah! like petals flowing around and such haha

[@kodyangelique777]

I’m from Australia and I get seasonal depression too during summer. I’m a bigger bodied girl, so I get really hot & sweaty all the time & struggle to find comfortable clothes to wear. ❤

[@MelReads]

summer depression is the worst😩 sending you love!!!

[@ririschannelx]

So relatable 🥺

[@racheldecker633]

Love, Theoretically was definitely my favorite Ali Hazelwood! I have never related to a main character more. Also, I have 4 kids so I spend approximately half my life doing dishes 🤪.

[@beccawalker5332]

Mel, a couple of things! 1) you have to give yourself grace to feel better. It's easier said than done, but it's so important. 2) I'm allergic to clay litter! I switched to corn litter and won't switch back. 3) I'm reading Crown of Midnight

[@MelReads]

i didn’t know how common clay litter allergies were until recently!! so far no itching after changing the litter to the new one👀 hope you love crown of midnight🫶🏼

[@sadies2430]

I literally just finished red rising and loved every second so I clicked on this instantly

[@grff_]

I bought a pack of bookmarks after watching ur haul bc I got jealous 😭 I only own bookmarks that were gifted to me/came w a book purchase so I think i deserve it

[@MelReads]

LMAO, i love this😂 welcome to the cute bookmark club!!!

[@alexis-thenerdybruja3236]

Ok but the way you’ve gotten into diamond painting! We stan !!! ❤❤

[@MelReads]

a true character arc🤸🏻‍♀️🛐

[@zamo_shangase]

The cats said if you are going to talk about us we might as well show up 😂. I enjoyed watching this vlog as I was be g productive myself ❤

[@emilynotemmy.]

YESSSSS TAKING TIME FOR YOURSELF!!!! way to promote positive self care, love you always!!! 💚

[@briannanieves2716]

I'm actually currently reading sea change by gina chung and its so different from what i normally read. its like a general fiction book about a girl dealing with change in her life and comparing it with marine life since shes a marine biologist. its actually very good so far

[@MahboubeJahanmiri-oz5yi]

Please keep posting vlogs. 😢❤ Love u Mel.

[@nightleopard13]

From my personal experience, most men were fine when I was doing all of my education and presentations. Literally the worst experience I had in STEM were some of the older women. My graduate sponsor was super proud of me for outsmarting a woman with a PhD who was known for bullying people while I was giving a poster presentation.

[@lulupain18]

I am all for taking care of your mental and physical health. I totally get to wanting to start moving again. I spent 2 years without exercising and recently started doing it again. It feels fantastic to move again (I was terrified to exercise because I had knee and hip injuries). Here to showing yourself some love.

[@leire9444]

I read red rising last week! I bought the entire series as soon as i finished lol

[@MelReads]

it’s too good not to😩🤸🏻‍♀️

[@jasminejefferson6630]

Lots of love Mel I hope your tmj gets better

[@mamasreadingnook]

I am obsessed with Diamond painting too! I saw your little kit and I had to have one so I do now! Lol

[@katem6305]

I shall say I've got nothing in common with you in terms of literary preferences, but I still joyfully watch every new video of yours because of you - you are an amazing person, and I'm happy to hear you're are doing better, devoting some time to yourself 😊 A funny fact: I also like the way you talk and the tone of your voice, and as an English learner, sometimes use your videos for doing shadowing to work on my pronunciation and intonation. So thanks a lot for helping with my studies too? 😂😅

[@MelReads]

wait this is so sweet🥹🤍 hope the english learning is going amazing!!

[@paralysedwithlove8565]

So glad you’re doing a bit better ❤ sending love and hugs xx

[@MelReads]

🥺🤍

[@naniisparkles]

I enjoyed Love Theoretically the most from all three. I personally love the Stem series since I have a defree in biology

[@LGJBJD]

Elle wooding it out is crazyyy you're so freaking funny I miss you so much I need to come back to patreon 🫶🏻

[@MelReads]

it really was bending and snapping😂

[@xTenshiAi]

I'm more motivated to start reading Red rising after your reaction and everyone's comments here. It's also a book club read so I hope this book will get me out of my reading slump!

[@nknutson780]

This was a great! ❤ I want to read Red raising have it, still have not read it. Lol But I have read Love, theoretically liked it. Love on the Brain is my favorite 🧪

[@MelReads]

kinda want to read love on the brain now👀

[@angelana89]

18:55 omg diamond painting too? love doing diamond painting! so relaxing

[@MelReads]

it’s the best for relaxing with an audiobook or a movie/show in the background!! SO good🛐

[@Ssaihra]

Wait? what? I didn't now about this jaw cronic thing, hope it doesn't get worse and your treatment works aswell. Sending a lot of positivity thoughts and warm hugs (it's awfull here in Brazil/Rj too, I can really relate with this bad mood thing). Thanks for the vlog, always helps me but I can't help you, just glad that you're alright! Don't forget to eat health, drink water e rest, health first ALWAYS!

[@MelReads]

thank you so much love❤️‍🔥

[@charlottesarkive]

37:07 umm Miss Mel, the singing??? you're voice is beautiful! 😍😍

[@jyt_creativespace]

Currently on book 3 of the Rain Wild Quartet and also caught up with all Vols for Yona of the Dawn! I'm so happy to see you creating and also prioritizing yourself!!

[@MelReads]

i need to start yona, it’s been recommended to me so many times!!!

[@jyt_creativespace]

@@MelReads YES its such a fun historical fantasy with some romance in there. But I especially love the found family, such a crime it only has one season of anime

[@jessicanichol7920]

Love just hanging out with you 🥰 And of course love all the cat content 😂♥️

[@MelReads]

🥹🤍

[@tjlewis5035]

Happy you're back and are taking time to take care of yourself Mel!🤎🤎🤎 I've been curious about getting into Hazelwood's books since I'm stuck in my romance novel era. But interested in how you liked LOVE THEORETICALLY after you finished it. I'm currently sobbing and crying into my pillows over the beauty of Ocean Vuong's ON EARTH WE'RE BREIFLY GORGEOUS. 💙😭

[@MelReads]

i LOVED love theoretically😩 loved seeing a healthy romance, for once!! on earth we’re briefly gorgeous is one of my favs🫶🏼

[@tjlewis5035]

@@MelReads If it’s Mel approved then it’s going in my shopping cart right now immediately! And it’s sucha great book! I keep going wide-eyed when I read another one of his lines that blows my mind by how beautifully written it is.🤯🤎✨🥺

[@tumblrpotato]

red rising let's gooooo!!!!

[@MelReads]

let’s GOOOO🕺🕺🕺🕺

[@helensyoutube]

love the love on tour hoodie!! 🥹

[@MelReads]

elite fashion choices🕺

[@lilianamariatomaz]

we also don't use our dishwasher, i'd rather wash it by hand...our dishwasher is a pantry for containers haha

[@TheNeecab]

Reading 2nd in a series by A.E Valdez The Beginning of Forever: A Sunshine and Ace Story. The Inheritance Games sounds good!

[@MelReads]

it’s so good!! definitely recommend🕺

[@mimz_]

I've only read VADTD. It is soooo freaking good. The art, amazing. The character development, satisfying. And my ship being canon makes me sooooo freaking happy and excited for future releases. Current read. Nonexistent. I've been in a slump. I want some heavy angst (like I fell in love with hope by lancali level angst) but I can't find anything 😔 I did somehow finish reading the violence by Delilah S Dawson tho. ...... I love your cats.

[@MelReads]

i’m literally so excited to get ahold of the next few volumes, i can’t wait😭🛐

[@YOUTUBEJM]

Love the vlog 🥺💜

[@MelReads]

🫶🏼🕺

[@aurora-cc6hk]

queen Mel is looking goood

[@luzpimentel1925]

Currently reading Throne of Glass

[@wheatieee47]

If anyone's reading this and loved The Naturals or the premise: please read Ellie Marney's None Shall Sleep series!! It's set in the 1980s and has teens working for the FBIs behavioural science/ serial killer unit. There's two books out but a third isn't guaranteed but if it blows up it would be amazingggg I see how The Naturals is gaining popularity rn and I hope the same can happen for None Shall Sleep

[@MelReads]

i’ve been eyeing none shall sleep for a while!! super curious about it🤨

[@winonareads6790]

making me want to pick up Red Rising again! i tried a year or two ago and DNF

[@MelReads]

i’ve heard the audiobooks are REALLY good!!!

[@kyra8138]

Mel truly became delulu after she opened Betting on You

[@sigora1chrisbrownfan]

Currently reading Part of Your Worls by Abby Jimenez

[@MelReads]

i’ve heard amazing things about this one!! hopefully you’re enjoying it🫶🏼

[@Des_Diane]

Planing on starting hooked by Emily

[@kristintalksbooks]

Love you Mel ❤

[@MelReads]

love you back kristin🫶🏼

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I’ve still never read an Ali Hazelwood book 🥹

[@MelReads]

love theoretically is definitely worth it👀

[@juliajovander8756]

reading atm TWNGO by Lucy score 👩‍🔬💌

[@lisadeale]

Baybee, switch to decaf. I'm an anxi girlie and decaf is life.

[@rose0613]

i am reading Anna Karenina, Babel and tandem reading Empire of storms and Tower of Dawn, can you tell i’m a mood reader ? 🙃 hope everyone is doing well and being gentle with themselves ❤

[@ShariRae]

Have you tried physical therapy for tmj? We specialize in it at my clinic and it’s helped lots of people.

[@deannaelsea9923]

🧪 🧬 I love you Mel!!! Take care of your beautiful self

[@MelReads]

love you back🫶🏼

[@chocolateoreo6489]

Im sending you love❤❤❤

[@MelReads]

sending you some love back🫶🏼

[@chocolateoreo6489]

@@MelReads Aw thank you Mel (;

[@rosannacabrera0191]

Have you tried Botox for the temporomandibular disorder and also night guard

[@MelReads]

i do use a mouthguard!! got one custom made a few months ago and it’s been a lifesaver🤸🏻‍♀️ haven’t tried botox cause it hasn’t been recommended to me as of yet! flare ups are not the norm for me, but when the stress and anxiety get bad that’s when it puts me down for a bit there🥴 constantly having to learn to adjust routine/expectation, especially since i’m used to livestreaming and filming so much!

[@rosannacabrera0191]

@@MelReads😓 hope you feel better. Abrazos

[@ChanelChapters]

“Life is too short not to have a frog with a queer hat” 🐸 🌈

[@MelReads]

😌☝🏻

[@goddessnix444]

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[@MelReads]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@Asking_cherry]

Where’s my Hispanic people at!!! Viva Los latinos/latinas🫶🏻

[@MelReads]

ya tu sabeeee🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦

[@hayninwi_reads5959]

🔬

[@sayingoodbye4]

I couldn't understand the name of the disorders you were saying. Could you write their names for me, please? I'm so sorry you have them and I hope you find good ways to deal with them. ❤

[@AppleJax0987]

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[@MelReads]

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[@adrienneadelsperger897]

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[@KVI_Amoresreadwithme]

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[@MelReads]

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[@danamonsees-cns]

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[@CityGirlWriter]

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[@MelReads]

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[@BellasCreativeLife]

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[@MelReads]

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[@Lakes-RomantasyReader]

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[@MelReads]

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[@rw6333]

I was legit sitting here thinking about making some Betty Crocker cookies…. And here you are doing it! Great minds, eh? 😍 and cold? What? Really now… hafta try that 🔬🥼👩🏻‍🔬

[@MelReads]

scouts honor: let them cool down after baking and then freeze them!!! it’s literally SO good🤸🏻‍♀️

[@rw6333]

@@MelReads Done and done ✅

[@melinabbbbb]

Thank u for sharing!!!! It really helps me remember im not alone with my struggles ❤

[@MelReads]

hard to remember sometimes, but definitely not alone🫶🏼

[@Once_Upon_A_Bekah]

Love me a man of science 😌🔬🧪👩‍🔬🥼👨‍🔬

[@MelReads]

we really do😩🛐

[@lenalotus2484]

🧪🧫 As soon as 'Villains Are Destined To Die' popped up I nearly screamed, I read the manhwa online and loved it I really hope you enjoy the rest of the story, also atm I'm reading 'Heaven Official's Blessing' and I think you might enjoy it as well

[@MelReads]

ooo i own heaven’s official blessing!! maybe i should give it a read soon🤨

[@lenalotus2484]

@@MelReads Definitely, it's such a good series, I can barely put the book down when needed😂

[@jamiecoffey3182]

What’s your discord and can I join? :)

[@MelReads]

it’s a patreon benefit! the link’s in the description🫶🏼

[@drool2043]

OMG VILLAINS ARE DESTINED TO DIE !! i read the online knovel awhile back and its sau good 🫶 callisto is just so 🥰

[@MelReads]

i can’t wait to keep reading it🤸🏻‍♀️

[@berenicegarcia4769]

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[@MelReads]

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[@helensyoutube]

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[@MelReads]

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[@brandim1230]

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