Book Shopping, Opening Book Mail, a Mini Haul, and Reading 4 Books! | Reading Vlog❤️

[@kristinadianne8640]

It literally makes me so happy to watch her. It’s so comforting to know that there is someone else in the world who understands the beauty books can give.

[@bookwormies]

So today I spontaneously thought why do I read? Do I even like reading? Like am I just reading because everyone is? Do I just buy books because of the cover?(that I probably do but that's not the only thing) Like am I forcing myself to read? So I went into a puddle of thoughts ( not necessarily good thoughts for a reader. I was possibly going in a reading slump) and ur video popped up.( ur videos are so amazayn❤. Like whenever I'm in a reading slump I could just watch one of ur video and I can fall in love with books again) So the answer for my questions is - books make me feel a certain way. The kind of way no one can ever make me feel. They take me to a different world❤ a world sometimes better than this or sometimes worse than this. And I love that feeling. And that is why I read books. And there may be times when I'm forcing myself to read.(But from now on I'm gonna stop doing that) Welp this is kind of an essay.. Nonetheless I really wanted to share my thoughts. Loving the vlog❤ PS. I have decided to open a booktube.. I won't necessarily post long videos for now but yeah I'm starting with shorts😌 I didn't know u sing so well👀 🧙‍♀️

[@alexandraroselyn]

Aw that was beautiful thank you for sharing❤️❤️ and I agree books are so magical- they’re unlike anything else. Good luck with your reading slump if you’re in one!

[@sophiasthoughts]

I literally gasped out loud when you said you were going to start The Final Empire and it makes me so happy that you're enjoying it. I just get so excited when people start to experience Sanderson's books

[@Kaylin_elizabeth]

Okay, so I wanted to ask since you clearly love Sanderson and Lexi loved it, why do you like it? I tried and I honestly couldn’t get into it. I could see it getting epic, but I’m also not a big fantasy person so it just might not be my thing. I’m curious as to what’s so great about it?

[@sophiasthoughts]

@@Kaylin_elizabeth well, I've loved reading fantasy since I was a kid, so that's the perspective I'm coming from, I just love reading fantasy. There are a lot of reasons I like his books specifically though. I love his characters and connect with them a lot, especially with all the mental health themes he explores. I really enjoy the magic systems he creates and how rule based they are, that's something that really works for me. I'm not a big fan of soft magic systems, I like to know what the limitations are because it increases the stakes for me. I also really enjoy the very subtle foreshadowing he does so that, when you get to the end, you get your mind totally blown. Those are the main things for me I think.

[@Annnnie77]

It's your happiness and enthusiasm that gets me every time! Love your reading taste, your book recommendations actually work for me very well, so thank you very much for everything you do. Enjoy the day, lots of love from the Czech republic. :)

[@aliciaw82]

I love how we got a bit of everything in this video: book shopping, mini book haul and a reading vlog! It’s truly like spending the day with a friend. You are always such a delight to watch :) Have a great week Lexi! 💜

[@Freakgirl1985]

I totally feel you concerning Brandon Sanderson. I started reading his books last autumn and also asked myself why the heck I did not start reading his works years ago!

[@kayxomariex]

AHHHH! Your raccoon bookmark is amazing! 😍 where did you get it? I LOVE raccoons!

[@lifewithhollyt]

You can seriously sing so good!

[@JulEnglefaris]

There's just something so nice about seeing someone have a nice day, or days. It just gives me such a good feeling inside to see people having fun book shopping and getting book mail ❤️

[@alisakim3306]

Your videos have such magic to them! They’re very calming and cozy. I watched this one with great pleasure ✨ Can’t wait for your spooky season vlogs and decorations haha

[@georgiefarr1094]

This week just gone, I got three books from Book Depository and oh my god I'm so excited and they were Bridge of Souls by Victoria Schwab, Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo (collector's edition) and Isn't It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams. I've been book buying a lot this month but I don't care. I love buying books 🛍📚

[@alexandraroselyn]

I love buying books too!!! 🥰❤️ and your selection sounds fantastic!!

[@stephanief4023]

Your videos make me so happy! I love watching you open book mail. Your excitement and true appreciation is so fun and refreshing! :)

[@badandbookie5826]

I can’t remember if you’ve talked about this book on your channel, but Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo is my new obsession! Adult fantasy with mega dark academia vibes and perfect for spooky season! I think you’ll love if you haven’t read yet!!!!

[@lauramolina3337]

Yes! Brandon Sanderson! I’m so exited for you! I can’t wait to see what you think about the other books in the Cosmere 😀

[@lightbeingkris]

Your videos always brighten my day. I am newer to your channel and just wanted to thank you for sharing your beautiful light sweet soul. I too just caught onto Brandon Sanderson and hearing your experience has me extra excited to begin reading (I’m starting with Warbreaker). Literature used to be my world but due to several factors I fell into about a 10 year reading slump until I discovered book tube and channels like yours. Thank you for reminding me why I fell in love with reading. Unlimited love and blessings to you in all ways, always.💓 🧙‍♀️

[@Saena]

I'll need to try Brandon Sanderson! I have a student in the school library where I work who is OBSESSED with his books- he'll literally come sit on the floor at lunchtime next to the shelves and read one of Sanderson's novels the whole time. If that isn't a sign for me that the books are good, I don't know what is!!

[@dasha_8]

I adore your channel! Thank you for helping me to get out of the reading slump!🧙

[@katelendley128]

I love that you began singing Celine Dion!! Thank you for keeping my TBR pile growing.

[@elysesmith9813]

one of my favourite fantasy books is the priory of the orange tree by samantha shannon!

[@andthatsondana]

Sawkill Girls is one of my favorite books of all time!

[@amandadorner]

Omg- Gregor the Overlander is one of the best middle- grade series I have ever read. I feel a little disloyal saying this, but as a series, I prefer it to the Hunger Games. Hope you enjoy it!

[@alexandraroselyn]

Oh really??? I’m so intrigued now!!

[@tusitahull7094]

Yes! I read along with my child when he was young, and I loved it.

[@andreaholmes3026]

This was the series that got me into reading as a kid! I love hearing other people talk about it cause I rarely meet anyone who has even heard of it. My 3rd grade teacher would read the books to us during our snack time and I fell in love. I owe my love of reading to her. 😁 When I was still in school growing up I would reread the entire series every summer.

[@Mackgracee]

Same! Same same same! Love it!

[@noahmaria8863]

@@alexandraroselyn I just wanted to ask what is on your necklace ?I love it, so beautiful.

[@beckyduff]

Watching you open gifts makes me want to buy you all the things! 🧙‍♂️

[@marindahey]

If you haven't already, you should check out The Death Gate Cycle series by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman when you're ready for another adult high fantasy! There are seven books; the first four read almost like stand-alones, and then the storylines converge in the final three books. I read the first three in my high school mythology class, and I'm currently re-reading them after five years. They can be a tiny bit slow at times while they flesh out the world building and magic explanation, but it's very much worth the read!!

[@fifitrixibooks4117]

My new favourite fantasy author is Robin Hobb. If you haven’t read her books definitely do!!! 🧙🏻‍♂️

[@xeniamelnik5752]

For fantasy ...def Pendragon series by Dj McHale. Amazing. Talk about addicting! Also...Rangers Apprentice...omghhh. so good!

[@marijkevandersype8869]

Black sun, city of brass, priory of the orange tree and the jasmine throne.

[@gintoxic4283]

So excited for you to read 'Momo'! It's such a classic here in Germany and I love how philosophical it is and what it says about capitalism (at least that's how I read it lol) without being inaccessible for kids :)

[@lydiaruthpetersen197]

Thank you for all your hard work to upload so often! I watch your videos while I work. Since fall is coming up, I wanted to recommend the book “Inheritance Games” because I think you’d really love it.

[@katea9689]

I’m new to fantasy and an absolute MUST READ is the ember in the ashes series. I devoured it in like 2 weeks.

[@ashhart101]

I'm finally reading my first B. Sanderson book (Mistborn) too... So I understand a lil of how you feel...like, "Where have I been" 🤦

[@hannahballinger980]

These are my favorite videos! So excited! 😆

[@alexandraroselyn]

Yay!!!

[@siewitnessnews]

Your videos are always a pleasure to watch, Lexi! 🧙‍♂️

[@girllittlemorbid]

"Til We Have Faces" by C.S. Lewis is based on Cupid & Psyche and is one of my favourite books :)

[@sarahbauman1]

I love the series The Court of Thorn and Roses by Sara Maas. I couldn’t read that series fast enough. I am also a huge fan of The Discovery of Witches series. I often read those book series over and over because they are that good.

[@kaitlynbottoms310]

Can’t wait to watch this, so excited! I’m also already so excited for your fall/winter videos coming up! 🎄💕

[@alexandraroselyn]

ME TOO!!

[@guusjejoep]

I really loved the books from Robin Hobb!! I’ve almost read all of them! I’m currently reading the Ship of Destiny, it’s the final part of the Liveship Traders Trilogy! It’s really good!

[@lindaharrison3240]

Made it to the end! Sorry, no emoji. Jonathan Strange is a great book. Loved it! The audio is splendid. Beautiful narration.

[@ChantelReadsAllDay]

The Wingfeather Saga is so good! I highly recommend picking up On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness really soon!

[@jessikahevereads3656]

I will forever recommend anything by Sanderson and also Robin Hobb!

Ace of Spades is SO good! I hope you'll love it!

[@kelseystanley4019]

new subscriber!! 🤗 I love your videos, you are just a little ray of sunshine! I really wanna read The Beauty in Breaking that book looks so good 😁👍🏻

[@kelliecarpenter3141]

Love all of your book recommendations and new ones I have never heard off. Stay safe

[@ellieskouros2174]

making me jealous with all your books and Starbucks... :)

[@Sara75277]

Your vlogs always have really cozy vibes to them😍 My Adult Fantasy rec would be the Crown of Shards series by Jennifer Estep, because she is one of my favourite authors😅 also her books are really quick to get through and their not as dense as some adult fantasy can be🧙‍♂️

[@Fiddler4mySavior]

There’s a mystery called “License to Quill”! I haven’t read it yet but I think you’d love the Shakespearean twist

[@samworley3960]

Ah i loved your vlogs so much!! I love the Dark Shores series SO)O much its YA (more new adult imo lol) Fantasy and then a great go-to for Adult Fantasy is The Song of Ice and Fire series which is just incredible!!

[@hannah6099]

Ok so my absolute favorite high fantasy series is the Green Rider series by Kristen Britain … I can’t recommend it enough !!!

[@annieclark309]

My favorite adult fantasy book is The Name of the Wind (The Kingkiller Chronicles). I’m also currently reading The Lies of Locke Lamora and I am enjoying it.

[@Siobhancaitlynbooks]

I absolutely loveee your recommendations on dark academia thrillers they just give me such good vibes - I have this massive list on my notes full of your thriller recs and I’m so excited to get to them lol 😂😍

[@elizabethbuerke7854]

I read The Beauty In Breaking. It was a BOTM pick for me. I enjoyed it. I gave it 3.5/4 stars.

[@JamieReads_1]

OMG I love Richard's book. It's so so good.

[@sarahs6048]

A fantasy series I recommend is Kristen Cashore‘s Graceling realm series...I’ve reread all but the newest release which says a lot, because there are so many books I want to read, I hardly ever reread favorites. There’s just something about how she writes, the characters and the world that I find so interesting, that I keep wanting to go back and experience it all again

[@honsukihazel]

I’m currently very busy with final exams but your vlog really brings me joy and escapism 💖

[@alexandraroselyn]

Good luck with your exams! 😊❤️

[@honsukihazel]

@@alexandraroselyn Thank you so much! You’re so sweet ❤️

[@elisabethprice4697]

I love the Wingfeather saga and I did send you that book! unless my copy that I sent you didn't come(because you said that someone else sent it but I sent you a copy that came from eBay)!

[@aroojalvi6241]

The accent!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Lexi!!! You magical genius 🧙🏻‍♀️🧙🏼‍♂️!!!! ❤️ all power to you!!!

[@ashlynhale3369]

I am starting the Mythos audiobook now thanks to you! 🧙‍♀️😊I actually read the Mistborn trilogy for the first time year and it is now an all time favorite! I am also trying to do one Sanderson a month and highly recommend Warbreaker next- such a good audiobook too! Other amazing adults fantasy or sci-fi I recommend are: City of Brass, The Poppy War (lots of trigger warnings), Dune, the rest of the Winternight trilogy (I loved the 2nd and 3rd so much more than the first!), wheel of time, and Lord of the Rings (read the books for the first time this year and loved them!)😊

[@tessuun]

your vlogs always have the best energy i love them so much! hope ur well, appreciate u lots❤️

[@wolfsharingan15]

If you enjoyed Brandon Sanderson, then you can look at his middle grade fantasy series Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians. I read the first book and really liked it.

[@haleynicolewbu0704]

I just finished my first adult fantasy series myself which was the City of Brass trilogy by S.A. Chakraborty and it made me fall in LOVE with the genre as well!! highly highly recommend it, the first 100 pages are tough but after that you won’t be able to put them down! 🧙‍♂️

[@kantui525]

I've been buddy reading the Tower of Babel Series by Josiah Bancroft and they just keep getting better and better.

[@katiemystickt1981]

I am about to start the Wheel Of Time series (14 book) and going to be reading one book a month from October with my book club

[@Terahzilla]

Best cool aunt ever! 🧙🏻‍♂️😁

[@kanchanmotwani4305]

Love your vlogs! For adult fantasy, I recommend The Sword of Kaigen. It is a highly immersive standalone with incredible world-building and some of the most well-written characters I've ever read. Looking forward to your fall content.

[@OHeyChrissy]

I hope somebody will read this and help a book nerd out! Where is everybody finding the adorable Book Protectors and Book wrapping at?! Also, thank you for sharing these book recommendations!! ❤ I'm so excited to find something new to read!!

[@samdunham5765]

🧙‍♂️✨ I have had a really hard time getting into Mistborn, but this made me want to continue reading it. You had it sound so good.

[@v25485]

earlyyyy! love your videos lexi! you’re so charismatic and fun! you always put me in a better mood!

[@alexandraroselyn]

Aw that’s so nice of you to say thank you!! 🥺❤️💕

[@lauradowsett662]

🧙‍♀️I really enjoyed Half Sick of Shadows and I just started Priory of the Orange Tree

[@JanAgaton]

i washi tape the notes into the books too! it's a game changer haha. omg you're gonna LOVE Ace of Spades & They Never Learn 🤞🤞

[@alexandraroselyn]

I can’t believe I’ve never thought to do it!!! It’s so smart!!

[@KarenTheGreat602]

One of my favorite adult fantasy series is The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan. He actually passed away before he could finish it and Brandon Sanderson completed the series, based on Jordan’s notes (which he got thanks to Jordan’s widow). Bonus: the series has been picked up by Amazon and is set to premiere (I think) later this year.

[@SabinesBookNook]

You bought/received so many amazing books!! So curious to pick up a sally rooney book for myself sometime, however I don't know whether I'll enjoy her writing oops hahaha

[@clarissamartins4824]

I just stumbled upon booktube and love your videos! I was so happy to see you enjoying The Final Empire! I just finished era 2 of Mistborn and can't wait for it to continue! As far as adult fantasy I would definitely recommend The Gentleman Bastard seriers by Scott Lynch and The King Killer Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss. Both of these are so good I think you would love them! 🧙‍♂️

[@cougellie]

🧙‍♂️ thanks for all the great recommendations! Do you often listen and read along, even novels?

[@vanjakatarina1517]

Also I am reading Strange the dreamer right now🥰 Comenting for the algorythm🧙‍♂️👀

[@deeapaulitan7003]

This is a fantastic duology!!

[@juliekeller1877]

Love your videos Lexi! 🧙‍♂️

[@melindadye4918]

Strange Practice was one of my favorite books last year.

[@rockyj885]

Hi Lexi! Unrelated to your Vlog, but I just finished The House in the Cerulean Sea yesterday and I can't stop smiling! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for recommending it forever ago! (I know everyone is recommending it, but I saw it here first :P ) I haven't gone through a book this fast since 2015!

[@alexandraroselyn]

YAYYYY IM SO HAPPY YOU LIKED IT!!

[@rockyj885]

@@alexandraroselyn I LOVED it! Definitely one of my new favourites!

[@deeapaulitan7003]

🧙🏻‍♂️Recommendations: Brandon Sanderson has middle grade and YA fantasy/ si fi too! Skyward, Elantris, Rithmatist, … they’re all good! Christopher Wooding has a new fantasy series beginning - the Ember Blade. So good! Shadow of the Gods by Gwynne, The awakening duo by Roberts, Strange the dreamer duo, & daughter of smoke and bone trio, six of crows duo. That’s what i have off the top of my head.

[@misstallychaucer]

Your videos always get me into the perfect fall mood!!! Also, where is that cute raccoon bookmark from?? Love you and your videos 🥰💓🤩

[@KatieReads]

They never learn was amazing! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for sure!

[@readinggirl0]

Michael Ende was an german author. Momo was one of my favorite books during my Childhood. actually it is right now. i dont think that this Book is only for Children. there are awesome messages for adults in it. Michael Ende wrote even more Books. Right now i love reading them with my Kindergarten class. their most favorite book is Jim Knopf (Jim Button) ore der Wunschpunsch (the night of wishes) . I love them also so much. I would love to hear your oppinon to Momo (And I hope, that the translation is good. in german Michael Ende played a lot with words. I hope, that this is not lost in english. I do also hope, that my english is not to bad and you could unterstand everithing i wantet so say. Thank you so much for your videos. they make me love reading even more. (And they help me practicing my english) love from germany, ❤

[@RealReaderEmily]

Gregor the Overlander is the book that shaped my childhood

[@MLLatUtube]

This was such a fun blog to watch! I just finished This Poison Heart, which was very good, and am in the middle of Legendborn, which I am also enjoying. I think they are both YA fantasy.

[@mandalay9707]

So many books in the us are hardcover! Walk into an Australian bookshop and I swear most of the books are paperbacks

[@carolineroehrich8295]

I listened to the Vivian Shaw series on audiobook last year and absolutely loved it. 🧟‍♂️

[@alorainautumn]

Now I feel like re-reading Mistborn! 🧙‍♂️

[@lanej.6458]

Seriously!! I’ve been contemplating doing so for ages but now I reaaaally want to!

[@alexandreagallivan2740]

Robin Hobb is an amazing fantasy author and one of my favourites, and I also recommend Jade City by Fonda Lee! I started the Name of the Wind this weekend, and I'm hoping it will also become a favourite to recommend once I've finished.

[@vanjakatarina1517]

I read Gregor the overlander as a kid, but only the first book. Now I kinda wanna pick it up again👀

[@oliviagutierrez6834]

I always find the halfway through the book page number Iike to know!

[@AliciaLovesLit]

As always your vlogs bring so much magic into my life ✨ I think I’m going to have to pick up Gregor the Overlander after reading these comments!! It sounds fantastic. Looking forward to your cozy fall reads and spooky season vlogs!!

[@FrankieReads]

John Gwynne's The Faithful and The Fallen series is TOP NOTCH. Robin Hobb's Realm of the Elderlings is also incredible. My favorite series within that world (so far) is the Liveship Traders trilogy.

[@amberwi5861]

I mark the halfway point of every book I start with a post-it tab. I also tab the 50 page mark as I always give a book 50 pages to then determine if I’m going to continue reading it or DNFing it. 🔮🔮🔮📚📚I don’t like to waste time on a book that hasn’t gripped me by page 50.

[@NotABookwormButADragon]

My favorite intro so far!

[@emilyashwell7112]

💫🧙‍♂️I highly recommend The Wheel of Time series - it's a big one, but it is SO worth it. The end was also finished off by Brandon Sanderson. I also reccomend The Gentlemen Bastard series! So good so funny!

[@lanej.6458]

It makes me so happy to see that you’re enjoying The Final Empire, that trilogy will always be one of my absolute favorites. I have yet to dive into the rest of the books in the Cosmere universe other than Elantris but I also loved Skyward and Starsight by him. 🧙‍♂️ As far as fantasy goes, I really enjoyed the Poison Study series by Marie V. Snyder (this could be adult or YA I honestly have no clue), Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy by Laini Taylor (YA), and I’m currently reading The First Sister by Linden A. Lewis (adult) and am really enjoying it. Also this is more in the vein of dark academia though there we’re definitely some fantasy elements, The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake was soooo good. Loved this video!

[@pandareads]

not a fantasy book rec but a fantasy booktuber rec is elliot brooks :) she reads lots of really great fantasy! 🧙‍♀️

[@lifesabeach3100]

I’ve spent most of August on a reading slump so I decided to pick up some Middle Grades since they usually cure it for me and I just finished A Pinch of Magic and now I’m working my way through Nevermoor (both thanks to watching your videos!)

[@alexandraroselyn]

I love those books!! I hope you end up liking them 😊

[@amandadorner]

The Thickety series by J.A. White is also fantastic for adventure/ fantasy middle- grade.

[@meaganfontana6549]

I’m currently listening to “The Pool of Two Moons” by Kate Forsyth. It’s the second book in the “The Witches of Eileanan” series. So far I’m really enjoying it!! 🐉🧙🏼‍♂️🧚🏼‍♀️

[@meganday774]

🌟🌠 For adult fantasy, I would highly recommend The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. It's probably my favourite fantasy series of all time. And Brandon Sanderson actually wrote/co-wrote the last few books of the series, as Jordan passed away before he could finish them. Loved the vlog!

[@Saena]

I've owned the first book in the Wheel of Time series since a friend recommended them to me all the way back in 2003, and I still haven't read it, but I actually open it every so often and peek at the writing because I can tell even just from skimming that his writing is so good! Definitely gonna crack that open at some point! :)

[@MoonyVlogs]

i loved this vlog 💕✨🧙‍♂️

[@kristinleigh4954]

🧙🏼‍♀️I love watching your vlogs to add to my ever growing book list 😊

[@emmakgill]

🧙‍♀️🧙‍♂️Hey, Lexi! Didn't know what to comment, lol, but I love your videos💕