book shopping & haul

[@BookedandBusy]

First thing in the morning uploads?! I love it

[@venusv8268]

9pm upload for me and it’s perfect. Love it.

[@BookedandBusy]

happy birthday rob!!!

[@MariaMarsbar]

I really recommend the audiobook for Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel! It has a full cast and I loved their performances. The way it's written works well in audio format! And Happy Birthday Rob!!

[@animexobsessed]

Yes! I second this. The audiobook was fantastic~

[@danielleoliver1734]

The sequel audiobooks get progressively worse though, the child narration is terrible

[@readingpastbedtime]

Came here to recommend the audiobooks too.

[@Hillary429]

Happy Birthday Rob, it was so fun having you play along with us at the last membership game night, always a treat when we get to see you on the channel.

[@krissyn.3366]

The Flavia de Luce series is one of my all time favorite book series. The audiobooks are fantastic! There are 10 books in the series. Love it!

[@karakask5488]

One of mine too! I love her, she's such a fantastic character!

[@kamidsjournee]

I just wrapped it up, and I’m hoping for another installment. Eleven is such a discouragement, but she’s well above her age in intelligence.

[@karakask5488]

@@kamidsjournee She's definitely an adult in kid's body. I'm hoping for another too, but he said he was burnt out after writing one a year for so long

[@krissyn.3366]

@@karakask5488 yeah he's almost 90 I think. But I would love another story going more in depth about the Nide and the De Luce family.

[@leet1596]

The in the dream house audiobook is absolutely fantastic! The story is heartbreaking but the audiobook truly does it justice!

[@BookishMandy]

It’s such a good, beautiful book.

[@Alice20007]

Just got out from surgery feeling awful but having a new video to watch of yours has already cheered me up alot thank you kayla for your channel 💖

[@kerisbookishcorner2864]

Happy birthday to Rob! Love the book haul and tying them together! I’m excited to read Jade City with everyone loving it so much too.

[@krisprepolec5616]

I adore Flavia De Luce. She has a deliciously dark streak that I appreciate. Alan Bradley is a Canadian author, as well. I was so excited that the Calgary Reads book sale was back this year. They take donations, and then have a week long sale that fills and entire curling rink. Proceeds go to a literacy organization. So many good things there. I’ve seen people with little old lady pull carts for all their books (life goals).

[@ahcreates8212]

The Themis Files are absolutely amazing! I listened to the audiobooks earlier this year and was blown away. The characters are super memorable and I loved it!

[@caveswater]

Do you think the audiobook is what made it so great or will it stand good on its own? Just ordered the series, didn’t realize there were good audiobooks for them 🤥

[@ahcreates8212]

@@caveswater I think the books are fundamentally really good and the story is super compelling. The audiobooks just gave the characters an extra boost of memorability.

[@emilydigrande4936]

Best way to start the day is a new upload from Kayla ☺️ oh and happy birthday Rob!!!

[@marianacarvalho8884]

In the Dream House is one of my absolute all time favourite books, it is genuinely a masterpiece, so excited that you're reading it!! and happy birthday Rob! 🎉

[@ellenbosco-brennan7262]

Happy birthday Rob! I loved Kindred and In The Dream House. I listened to the audio for In The Dream House as well and it was fantastic!

[@PetuniaTurtle]

I read "The Marrow Thieves" because of Kayla, became one of my favorite books, and now I find out there is a sequel? BRB, gotta go get the book.

[@rachelward5230]

YES!!!! Erin A. Craig is one of my favorite authors. I cannot WAIT to see what you have to say about Small Favors!!!

[@BookishMandy]

Me neither. I love that book so much.

[@brittanyr0613]

“People love it so…me too.” I have absolutely done the same thing. 😂 Love my friends of the library sale! On the last day they mark everything down 50% but they’re usually wiped out by then lol

[@alisonfabi1081]

i was literally about to look for an old video of yours to watch while having breakfast, i'm spooked but very excited

[@GisellesBookGarden]

I definitely recommend the audiobook of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. The narrator really captures Flavia's voice and brings her to life

[@BooksandLala]

Ooh good to know! 👀💕

[@taterpugz]

Such a great audiobook! ❤️

[@JamieReads_1]

Oh I am enjoying The Themis trilogy. I'm on the last one. Great book haul. Happy birthday Rob.👻💚👽

[@ina_loves_books]

Happy birthday, Rob! 🥳 I went to a library sale today. Everything was 1 Euro. Love it! I also borrowed things, of course. I love the Flavia de Luce books. Happy reading!

[@amyreadsall]

I adore the Falvia de Luce series. Definitely has cozy mystery vibes. And even though the main protagonist is young, it's not YA, per se. Here's hoping you like it.

[@toadie2929]

Love a good library book sale! The best way, hands down, to support your local library is to use their services.

[@a.j.andthings8021]

I hope you enjoy Sleeping Giants! I liked the whole series but the first one was definitely the best

[@tanellenash7383]

Happy Birthday Rob!!! I highly recommend the Sleeping Giant trilogy. It’s phenomenal

[@TheSmallFrey]

1. I definitely winked back at you 😉 2. I think you're gonna love In The Dream House!! The audiobook is incredible!

[@coreasphodel29]

Oh I loved Small Favors! It was my favorite stand alone last year! I hope you enjoy it.

[@emilywild21]

everyone needs to go to their local library book sale. I bought 17 books for 32 dollars at my last one, including 12 brand new books! Also, I think all the references to the name Ellery in your recent mystery books is a nod to Ellery Queen Magazine. Happiest Birthday wishes for Rob!

[@speaking_bookish]

Our library here in upstate NY also does a friends of the library sale.. same thing: they take both donations and retired books off the shelves and put them up for sale for around $1 usually.. I love it!

[@madamevoid1]

I LOVED the Themis Files (Sleeping Giants) series. It's kind of Iron Giant / Pacific Rim, very military heavy, lots of perspectives, I really enjoyed it.

[@BookEscapism]

I saw another book that reminds me of Hide (haven’t read either) but it’s FantasticLand by Bockoven about all these people that get trapped in an amusement park & what happens inside!

[@bluetheon]

Small Favors is one of my absolute faves, I hope you love it too! 💖

[@jenwalsh5740]

I read the first Flavia book, then bought the rest of the series. It’s my favourite series, but I like the cozy British stuff 😂 Did you know that Alan Bradley is Canadian?

[@kyra8138]

Ms Lala uploading on my birthday!? A real treat!

[@jessicaann6140]

I definitely needed a Kayla video today. I haven't had power for 12 hours 😫

[@paperback_cat]

Happy Birthday Rob! There is a regular book sale similar to yours in my area every year but wow, your selection still looked a lot better than we get in NZ. I'm kind of glad though because I always buy too many books anyway and I'd probably be broke if there was that much selection

[@marindahey]

Kindred is one of my favorite books ever! Literally fantastic. Dark, immersive, and twisty. I fucking love it

[@Dynamitemama]

The audiobook for Sleeping Giants is so good.

[@JessicaLynn10]

Happy birthday rob!!! Also kind of interested in jade city but I have been and kind of scared because of the hype and the summer book by Katrina Leno sounds interesting!!

[@alwaysreadingseason]

Ahhh! Thank you for spotlighting your library book sale. My friend loves A Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. Kindred and In the Dream House are absolutely amazing!! Hunting by Stars is soooo stressful. I reread The Marrow Thieves beforehand too. I'm also going on a big fantasy book journey. I read The Fifth Season at the year (didn't love it, sorry!). Then I read Daughter of the Moon Goddess because of you. Now I'm interested in Jade City and The Poppy War. I'm really passionate about this haul 🤣

[@slh9246]

You always have the cutest dresses!

[@hardbackhoarder]

sleeping giants audio is FANTASTIC btw Happy birthday Rob! (I knew I could feel the fellow Gemini energy)

[@missburn]

Have you read The Test by Sylvain Neuvel? I really liked that one too.

[@oliviabennett3665]

jade city was my favorite book of last year it’s sooo good i hope you love it too!!

[@c8youtube9]

Ooh every summer my town hosts a multi-day used book sale to raise money for a women’s scholarship charity. It’s starting next week and I am so excited

[@amyimogenereads17]

Yes! Small Favors! 💕😍 Thank you for giving it a try, I thought it was more eldritch than Needful Things so am interested to see what you think.

[@Biobotica]

So interested to hear what you think of The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie! I love those books. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROB!!!

[@anastasiareborns]

Haunting by stars Im reading it right now and it's about boarding school and native Americans history ..... I pick it up from my library because I want to know more bout my ancestors... Its good book so far. Happy birthday rob!

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

I went to a Friends of the Library book sale, in April. I went a total of three times and ended up with about thirty books, mostly some really great, vintage fantasy books.

[@livslibrary]

Love a good library sale! 👏🏻 I didn’t find as many as I wanted to at mine this year either, but it’s always fun to go & walk around!

[@jennalw]

So thrilled to see you are reading In the Dream House! One of my favorite books ever ❤️

[@joywoolley4750]

Coming home from work to a new lala video is 😍 and happy birthday to Rob!!!

[@DanikaLeighEllis]

Have you ever come down to Vancouver Island for the Times Colonist Book Sale? It's once a year, $1-3, and this year they had half a million books...!!

[@julieuh]

happy birthday Rob!!! hope you had a great day!

[@janeefritz3902]

I JUST finished reading Small Favors recently and I loved it. Very "The Villiage" vibes. Very spooky creatures in the woods vibes. I would recommend it.

[@Hillary429]

Enjoyed Sleeping Giants but didn’t continue in the series, curious if I should revisit it now. I think Katie Colson just read that series too

[@amylouise7289]

Omg happy birthday rob!! I didn’t personally love sleeping giants, but it’s mixed media and I think you’ll like it!

[@kaseyshneidz]

I just listened to Small Favors and I enjoyed it! It was also a recommendation from a bunch of people and I'm glad I listened to it

[@TheeKookyWildflower]

Happy Birthday, Rob!!! I love seeing your hauls. I have to stay tuned to my nearest library's sales, but they're a bit conservative, so I don't think I'll have 1/2 the fun or haul you get.

[@mogreads5629]

Sleeping Giants is so good! I think you'll like it :) Happy birthday Rob!

[@tessreadstoomuch]

For Sleeping Giants I would highly recommend the audiobook! It’s a full cast and it’s incredible!!

[@shapotter3]

Happy birthday Rob!!!!!!🎉🎈🎁

[@Mellybeans0919]

I am so jealous! What a grreat selection! FUNNNN!!

[@moonbook12]

I wish my country has done it as well but if they do mostly in my native language but also fan fact in June is Hebrew literally book month (it has week that turn to month in month in bookstore)

[@DaniCalderon_G]

A Kayla upload day is a good day! 🥰

[@Lara_Ameen]

I read IN THE DREAM HOUSE back in February and I read HER BODY AND OTHER PARTIES in 2019, both by Carmen Maria Machado. Some of my favorite books! Fantastic! I loved both of them!

[@sarahlopod]

My library’s sale is next weekend! I’m so excited 🥰 I really loved Sleeping Giants (highly recommend the audiobook!) but the second in the series didn’t work as well for me sadly.

[@KatieColson]

Omg you have to listen to the audiobook for Sleeping Giants. It’s FANTASTIC.

[@sofie3246]

Happy birthday Rob! Cant wait to hear your thoughts on Not Good for Maidens, it’s one of my most anticipated releases of 2022!

[@books-on-a-wire]

Okay, first so jealous of your library sale. Small Favors is on my TBR but its size has kept me from reading it, hope you enjoy. Happy Birthday Rob!!

[@thoranacreates]

Happy Birthday Rob! You reminded me to check out my library sales!

[@SaltySaltySalty.]

So many interesting books! Looking forward to your reviews, especially for Ordinary Monsters & Out There: Stories. Happy Birthday, Rob! 🥳 🎂

[@taterpugz]

I love the Flavia one!

[@tansjord]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROBBBBB

[@netogrof]

My local library system stopped doing library sales as they said it ‘cost too much to run’ instead they sell all the books for much more plus shipping through another book sale website.

[@sierrapetrovita1]

I just added 9 books to my ever growing TBR list 💀 also HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROB 🥳

[@shaunaisazombie]

I've volunteered for my (previous) city's Friends of the Library before! We had a used bookstore and a giftshop that was actually *in* the library, which is where I worked. It was a lot of fun! I was the youngest volunteer by at least 30 years LMAO.

[@BooksandLala]

Omg yeah I love the checkout process every year. It's always a very elderly woman with commentary on every book I buy, and then another lady counting out the change-they're just the sweetest little duo.

[@MollysDevice]

Hey! I just bought that dress. It's so pretty!

[@jenwalsh5740]

May I ask where you bought it?

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i was just about to go buy from the 3 for 2 amazon sale but i'll watch this to get my book buying itch scratched instead tehe

[@evbyrd5486]

I love a good book sale, and your haul has so many interesting titles! Thanks for the early morning video 👏

[@kelley.s]

Happy birthday Rob!!! 🎂

[@CheyeW13]

a. im watching this on my lunch break from my library job (hiiii) b. our library sale branch is also called friends of the library! but it doesnt move around, its always in our lobby :)) c. i read marrow thieves on ur rec & im so excited to see u read hunting by stars

[@jessko5006]

I loved Sisters! I also haven’t (yet) read Everything Under but it’s on my list. In the Dream House is one of my favs as well. Hope you like it!

[@TheReadingandWritingLife]

I just finished Kindred last week and I loved it! Seriously loved!

[@kate-ne]

I recently added Jade City to my TBR because it just seems to get such high praise. I typically enjoy fantasy when I read it but never want to commit to it lol. But Meg really sold it to me when she recently finished the series ☺️ so I'm excited to see you pick it up too!!

[@kate-ne]

I'm so excited for you to read Kindred, I am SO CONFIDENT you are going to love it. I read it in February and it's still on my mind. The audiobook is amazing, by the way!

[@kate-ne]

Happy birthday Rob!!!!! 🥳

[@LaurenCondon]

Happy Birthday to Rob! 🎂

[@ktrujillo]

First off, Happy Birthday Rob! 🥳 Secondly, I have the Marrow Thieves and have been wanting to read it for a while but I've been in a slump...again. Hopefully, I'll get to it soon. 🤞🏽

[@hooklineandinker]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROB!!! 🎂 🎉 🎈 🎁

[@alicecarlyle6664]

Happy birthday to Rob🎉🎉

[@brookemercer2886]

Happy birthday Rob!!!!!

[@KapowskiReads]

Oh wow! I’d also have been torn between getting first dibs and waiting to find out what was still to come Happy birthday Rob! 🎉

[@danasmith4756]

Happy Birthday Rob! I just got Ordinary Monsters from the library; it looks very interesting!

[@nathanielluscombe5277]

Ooh I’ve been dying to pick up a copy of Ordinary Monsters. It sounds good.

[@zara6472]

Happy birthday Rob! 🥳🥳

[@finishorforget9059]

There are several parts of in the Dream house that you will definitely want to read in hand rather than audio. At a minimum the choose your own adventure chapter.

[@BooksandLala]

Ohh good to know, thank you!!

[@TheReadingandWritingLife]

I got Ordinary Monsters as an arc from NetGalley. It is way thicker than I expected! I haven’t started it yet, but I’ll m going to read it this month.

[@Readersgoingtoread]

I just finished sweetness at the bottom of the pie and while I enjoyed the main character and her knowledge, you are correct, it was about 100 pages too long! I felt like I was reading it for months haha

[@shanchannz]

Ooomg I'm so sad I missed the friends of the library book sale because I moved to Revelstoke! I hope they have another one at the end of the year, I'll drive to Kelowna just for it 😂

[@BooksandLala]

It's still on until Saturday 🤗 haha kind of late notice, but I think they do normally do one in..I want to say October? 💕

[@readknitwithcheryl]

Darn it! The library sale in Kelowna is on now? I don't have any money!

[@laurafinocchiarostudios]

I LOVED small favors I think you’ll love it too. Definitely worth prioritizing

[@shawnabelanger7799]

Really liked sweetness one. Read it when it came out! Hope you like it

[@bri7949]

happy birthday rob!! i’m intrigued by not good for maidens i’ve never heard of it 🤨🤨

[@BecxReadz]

The Themis Files series is one of my favorite audiobooks, highly recommend the audios for those. I recently read Small Favors, it was just meh.

[@kathrynteal23]

I agree about Small Favors - it was okay but wayyy too long imo. Also The Themis Files are amazing audiobooks! I need to reread them too (relisten)