Attempting to reach my reading goal✨📖⏱️ (reading vlog,new favorite author, crying over ink on paper)

[@yaszit2210]

So happy that you picked up a gathering of old men! Ernest Gaines is one of the most prolific writers of our time and if you are into black historical fiction, he is a must author to get into! as a sidenote, a gathering of old men was actually made into a made for TV movie where the late great Lou Gossett Jr played one of the old men. It is a phenomenal picture to watch as well…all of Ernest books are worth a read. I hope you enjoy.

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

Can’t wait to get into it. It seems like something I will really enjoy. 😊

[@joycewesley]

The Deep was such a powerful read. It quite literally requires a reread! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. I was the same way when trying to process and articulate the words lol. It’s one of those books people just have to read for themselves to really understand it’s true depth and value.

[@dianethomas9949]

You made all three of these books sound so good. I will be ordering these. Love a short book on a Sunday. Thanks again.

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

Yes!! I’ve been sleeping on novellas. I need to research more.

[@Whenshanreads]

I loved The Nickel Boys.

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

It’s been on my tbr for a while. I’m interested to see how different it is from the reformatory as it pertains to the school. 🤔

[@Whenshanreads]

@@KaylasBookishVibes lol and that one is on my tbr

[@SavageTheLife]

Ohhhkkaaay Sis! Deep vlog indeed. I enjoyed your insight into each book and will be adding them to my Good Reads list! 🧜🏽‍♀️

[@BrynnD]

I absolutely loved this vlog. Kayla! Though you didn’t accomplish your original goal, you came out of this with a different goal accomplished. I loved how every book you picked up touched you in an amazing way!

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

This was a really good reading week!! I definitely found some unexpected gems 🥰

[@BookmarkedByAlia]

You’re making me want to step out of that comfort zone I’ve been in for real!! All these books sound soooo good… Yellow Wife has been side eyeing me from the book cart for at least a year. Maybe that’ll be my next read 🤗🧜🏽‍♀️

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

Yellow Wife is definitely a heavy one so make sure you are in a good mental space before picking that one up. 😅

[@BookmarkedByAlia]

@@KaylasBookishVibes ok noted! 😬 I’m sure given the time period it’ll definitely be hard to read at times…

[@michelenebrill1051]

That book been sitting on my shelf for so long cuz im not ready lol​@@KaylasBookishVibes

[@jamaicanbsnrn]

I love when a book takes me to another place in reflection. Historical fictions are so good for that. Definitely my go to genre.

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

Will have me contemplating my whole life 🤣 But that’s what makes it my fave genre. I love books that make me think and make me feel 🤎

[@shayjackson91]

I am so happy these 3 books did more than you expected them to, that’s a success! 🧜🏾‍♀️♥️

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

They really shocked me! Wasn’t expecting to love all of them the way I did. That rarely happens 🤭

[@pagesandprose1736]

Jason Reynolds is one of my all-time favorite authors! All of his books are incredible!

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

He’s quickly becoming one of mine as well. He’s 2 for 2 with the 5 ⭐️ reads

[@TawanasUnlikelyStories]

Definitely been going through a reading slump these past few months! However your recommendation of “Mondays Not Coming” started pulling me out!

[@JosettaEvonne]

Girl, the way The Deep has you in a trance………. I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy and read it!!!!! I’m ordering it today!!!!!❤

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. If not, don’t tell me 🫣🤣

[@JosettaEvonne]

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[@nicolesherman8974]

Congrats on the engagement!

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

I’m assuming you mean channel engagement? ☺️ Thank you!!! 🤗 This has been a fun bookish journey

[@Rochele18]

Yes I had the same reaction to The Deep. I immediately went to Libby and put all of Rivers Solomon's books on hold. It's amazing how in depth the story is for it to be so short. I'm keeping my eyes open at the thrift stores too!

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

They really did so much in such a short page count. I definitely want to pick up more from them as well. Someone commented a suggested reading order so I’m going to try and give their suggestion a go.

[@gabbylikestoread]

nice I just got to BOTM status in September! :) I'm glad you loved For Every One! I listened to the audio book last year and I was gutted! It was my first Jason Reynolds and now I wanna read his recent romance book!!! yes for the vibes for The Deep! I'm gonna copy you when I read this.

[@tracywest9896]

We are compatible,sis. I'm a 'slow' reader and I also love historical fiction. Keep the recs coming. I'll just put them on my goodreads and get to them when I can. Love your content

[@shalidarenee84]

The Deep sounds like a such an amazing book! I think I will definitely have to add that one to my TBR 🧜‍♀

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

Still not sure how so much fit into such a short book!

[@ChocolateCoveredPages]

I loveddd the long way down. Books in verse will always get you right. Glad you enjoyed The Deep!I’ve always wanted to get into Rivers Solomon.

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

I gotta check out more from Rivers Solomon. I need a full length novel after The Deep!

[@prettystaslkirk]

That was my book of the month choice! Yes it is a big hunk of book, lol. I already looked up the book for everyone. Any book thar touches you like that is a must read for me.

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

I really believe every book has its day and if you are able to read a book at the perfect time it really lands. For Everyone was a really simple read that landed because I picked it up at the perfect time for me. I hope you enjoy it just as much 🤎

[@scclewis]

The Deep is one of my favorite books! so good, short and sweet!

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

I loved it! Definitely going to be in my top 10 for the year.

[@TashaxMack]

Love the way you describe books! I read Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds and it was great. The Deep sounds like a really good book

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

Both books were so good in their own way. I hope you enjoy The Deep just as much as I did. It’s thought provoking if nothing else.

[@tinawonderfullymade]

I just started The Deep this morning…so I’m glad I seen your vid because now I’m excited to read it. Now I need to add the other books to my wishlist as well❤😊

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

It's so good! I’m glad you were able to pick it up and give it a try. 🤗

[@blegghhh]

🧜🏾‍♀🧜🏾‍♀🧜🏾‍♀i also really loved the deep! i had to buy a hard cover copy!

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

It's so good! 😊

[@JvstHere]

The Deep was so good and written so beautifully but when I say I had no idea what was going on at any point of the book… I was living for it tho 🥲

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

😂🤣😂🤣 this just made me spit out my smoothie. That’s hilarious and I have felt that way about some books in the past so I completely get it.

[@Darkempress45]

I have that same Beyoncé shirt! Did you go to the renaissance tour? I went when she was in Vegas, it was sooo sooo good! I’m buying a kindle because of the review you did. I love my hard covers (I probably have like 2500 books in my library 🥴) but I need something portable to read when I’m out. I literally carry a portable library in my purse, no less than 5 books 🤦🏾‍♀️, and it’s killing my shoulders and back 😂😩. Trying to get through my stack of books, I have like 4 that I need to complete

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

oh nooo carrying multiple hard covers would definitely weigh on the shoulders. The kindle is going to be a game changer for you. I know you are going to love it!! Even the option of being able to read library books on the kindle makes it worth it to me. I did not go to the renaissance tour so I missed out on all the magic. 😖 So sad about it

[@Darkempress45]

@@KaylasBookishVibes there’s always a next time! I’m hoping she does one for Cowboy Carter! I’m already saving my coins just in case 😅

[@sandiiblack80]

OMG…..I have to order The Deep!!👏🏾👏🏾 …….Almost forgot🧜🏽‍♀️

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

I really enjoyed it! Still thinking about it. ☺️

[@pat_7870]

🧜🏽‍♀️ 🧜🏽‍♀️Very enjoyable vlog, I too have read all of the books read. Memorable reads, and A Big Yes, stories that need to be told and read by All of Us. Least We Forget. Rivers Solomon books are must reads Sorrowland and Unkindness of Ghosts. Also The Mermaid of Black Conch and PASSIONTIDE by Monica Roffey Recommended READS. Enjoy your Channel, keep up the great content Sis. viewer from across the pond UK 🇬🇧 Blessings to you and Family 🩷🫶🏾🧜🏽‍♀️🧜🏽‍♀️

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

thank you for the recommendations! I am going to check them out. I know for sure I want to read more by Rivers Solomon

[@rouxellereads]

I’m so glad you loved The Deep! You should read An Unkindness of Ghosts before you read Sorrowland by them. I love all of their work. I need to try more Victor LaValle. I’ve only heard great things

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

Thank you for confirming a good reading order because I definitely plan on reading everything they have 🤣

[@Pagesandperfumes]

🧜‍♀️ just got For Everyone from libby so im now really excited to listen to it. Would you be interested in sharing a beginner friendly historical fiction lists for those who want to dive in but not with a extremely heavy read?

[@KaylasBookishVibes]

Such a Great idea!! I will get on that.

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