I read Fourth Wing, crochet a monster, and found a new 5 star read: Magical Readathon reading vlog 🥹

[@msellenandrea]

"Im not gonna sit here and pretend its not the worst part of my life" 😭me too, girl, me too

[@BookRoast]

Right?? I’m so tired of the need to make sure everyone feels like it’s ok that I’m in pain? I’m not tho 😂

[@msellenandrea]

@@BookRoast Ugh I knooooow. "Im always in pain but its fine, Im used to it" while crying on the inside

[@BookRoast]

It just tickled me the wrong way when people made those comments because it seems like everyone only wants the disability/pain rep if it’s “positive” but the more meaningful one to me is the realistic (to me) shite end of it but when it’s there then all of a sudden it’s bad and means life is not worth living? Haha I just. Ugh.

[@msellenandrea]

@@BookRoast Yeah I 100% agree. We don't have to be inspirational all the fucking time. I would just like to exist thank you xD I also really appreciate realistic depictions, because those are the most healing!

[@BethWade]

@@msellenandrea We don't have to be inspiring EVER. It's super ableist to objectify disabled/chronically ill people in that way. We are human beings suffering randomly. It doesn't serve a purpose. It's not some test or greater good. It sucks and that's OK because that's how it is. Being 'fair' to disabled folks in fiction *should* mean showing us, being honest about how difficult it can be, and letting us be heroes, villains, love interests, best friends, etc. instead of consistently being typecast as any one thing. Just like rep for anyone else. (I know YOU know this, I say it for others who might not).

[@WhatMaartjeRead]

I absolutely relate to how you feel about chronic pain rep. I know for some people it’s probably good to see that people with chronic illnesses or disabilities fight through it and are successful despite their health, but to me personally that sometimes makes me feel like those of us who can’t push through, can’t realise all their dreams, etc, are not strong. I think it’s important to send the message that we’re all strong, even if all we do is get through the day.

[@BookRoast]

exactly, or that we *should* push through which is shittier of a take than the reverse i feel hah

[@jbrose40]

I love the magical readathon, I first joined in 2020, before the change to the new version and I love hearing how it evolves each semester!

[@BookRoast]

thank you for sticking around through the change also, really means a lot! 💗

[@thebookbag]

Thank you for the readathon! It’s my favourite part of my reading year and I’m so blown away by how much work and heart you put into it 💕

[@BookRoast]

Aaah stop that’s so sweet thank you for saying that 🥹

[@lizaking6615]

dw G; immediatly started writing a magic girl/adult office humor/tarot card based/wholesome friendship group/ save the world from wacky villans story

[@BookRoast]

Sold

[@KCRileyGyer]

Add my name to the list of wanting to read it!

[@janisvanesa5722]

35:40, I love the lighting 💓

[@BookishVoyager]

Thank you for always being real about the struggles! I have several serious diseases and am disabled and every time someone says to me,"Just push through and persevere!", It is very aggravating tbh. Almost makes you feel like if they can push through, why can't I? Really got in my head for a while. I appreciate you sharing your journey with us all! ❤

[@BookRoast]

it is absolutely valid to be annoyed by those comments, it gets to my head too 💕we do what we can, and if we cannot it's not for the lack of trying, you're not alone ✨

[@ruthsamworth5077]

Thank you so much for the Orilium readathon! It is always so much fun!! Love the crochet too

[@BookRoast]

Thank you so much for participating 💕

[@fatimafnts]

A full hour? Let me get the tea ready!

[@BookRoast]

Yuuuush

[@arobinreads]

Thank you thank you thank you for creating this readathon. It is my favorite thing ever. Excited for the next round!

[@BookRoast]

thank YOU so much 🥹💕

[@lizbeals3631]

August was a real struggle month for me mentally. That and doing some home repairs cut into my reading. I'm going to make up in September and hope for a better month.

[@BookRoast]

I hope September is kinder to you 💕

[@BethWade]

OMG Logan's little lean-in and wink 🤣

[@OnlyIfForAPage]

I appreciated your comments on the disability rep, a lot of people just have little to no idea. The monster is super impressive! 😁

[@BookRoast]

appreciate you saying this 🥰

[@pavlinazitkova]

Amazing video. I enjoyed watching it. 💕💕

[@brookegreig7581]

Thank you for the readathon. It's always so much fun.

[@mithzelluque4754]

her majesty's royal coven had to be on of my favorite reads of last year, i'm so disappointed in myself in that i haven't gotten to read the sequel just yet. but i'm so excited to see your opinion on it.

[@SarahEsmaeWolfe]

Finally off work so I can sit down to watch this! Thank you for hosting the readathon, my first year at orillium academy was so much fun!

[@dyerswoad7088]

Crocheting and tea at the ready, lets watch!❤ Well done surviving another equinox, readathon month, G! We are ever grateful 😊

[@BookRoast]

aaah that's so sweet, you crocheting whilst watching just gives such cozy vibes!

[@ljlitreader9707]

You inspired my husband whilst I watched this video and he's gone and got me thr first volume of one piece! Thank you!

[@BookRoast]

ooh hope you'll enjoy it!

[@KittyAndTheBooks]

I had so much fun with this readathon again in August, thank you so much for all the work you put into it! It's truly my favorite reading event every year and brings me so much joy. I started watching the Netflix One Piece show and it really makes me wanna go back to the manga and anime, I never much cared for it before. We'll see. :D

[@BookRoast]

I'm so glad, thank you so much for participating! I started the netflix one too and really enjoying it so far!

[@MilenaReads]

The Shadow Cabinet is so good! I love that edition.

[@BookRoast]

i'm so excited for it!

[@Pancuronium_]

Yay, love long vlogs ❤️ hope you have a lovely day!

[@BookRoast]

Thank you! You too!

[@judithcakelover]

Thank you for creating this amazing readathon❤ I also loved the banter and the medic AI from Lives of Puppets. 😁

[@BookRoast]

thank you for being here!

[@claudiaf6637]

Thank you so much for the readathon. I loved ever bit of it.

[@BookRoast]

I'm so glad, thank you for joining!

[@elise85391]

I just finished Fourth Wing too. It definitely was not the best in terms of the world building and things like that. But I’d seen reviews, and I knew that going in. I did love the dragons and their personalities. Also, I was very invested in the romance, I was mostly just there for the romance. But overall I really enjoyed it!

[@aquillerjay4286]

Thank you for creating the Orillium Readathon and all the work you put into it it is my favourite readathon I love how immersive. I always have great plans for it and even if I don’t quite execute them all I always have a good time. I managed to complete all my 3 callings though had to swap in some shorter reads and may need to reread a few as I was really rushing at the end and don’t think I took anything in. I didn’t get to summoning my Impling, I will be reading In the lives of puppets for that too and most likely be calling the Scholarly one. I hope to do some of the extra curriculum in the coming month too as didn’t get to any of them, it just means I get to spend more time in Orillium. I enjoyed Fourth Wing give it 3.5 ⭐️ and hope to continue the series. Loved the dragons. Thanks again G for all you do. Have been enjoying all your crochet material

[@BookRoast]

thank you sooooo much, it would be sad without all the participants so thank YOU! and no rush on the Implings, I too am reading that later hehe hope we both enjoy the Puppets! 💕🥰

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

That copy of the shadow cabinet is gorgggg

[@BookRoast]

i loove it

[@Stephanie0612]

I just finished fourth wing, and have to agree once the dragons were there it was so much better

[@sarah-monica7683]

This is the first time i finished the readathon! Its always fun and im really glad you keep putting in so much effort to keep it alive. Amoozing cow btw 🐮

[@BookRoast]

I'm so glad you've enjoyed it and well done for finishing it 🥳

[@story.struck]

This was my first time participating and I had SO much fun and got so much reading done! I can't wait until next semester! 💕

[@BookRoast]

Ah yay I'm so glad you did! 🥰

[@sophhnavarro]

Thanks for creating this readathon, I had so much fun! :)

[@BookRoast]

thank you for reading with me!

[@leftoclock]

🎉 Happy YT 7th anniversary 🎉!!! For what I see, I’ve been following you the last 6 years 🥹♥️. I think I don’t follow any other one for that long! I was active the first half of the readathon and loved it 🥰. Then mental health & life did its appearance and well… 57:45 “I need to wake up. like… pronto”. I love when you randomly say something in spanish 😂😂.

[@BookRoast]

aw thank you so much for being here for so long 🥹💕 i hope life is kinder for the remaining year but if not, hope the videos can be a little distraction 💕

[@andra7481]

i was so scared of your review of fourth wing hahah i’m glad we can still be friends after this 🤣

[@BookRoast]

The friendship was never in any danger let’s be real hehe 🥰

[@andra7481]

@@BookRoast 🥺🥰

[@emiliesbookishthoughts]

😂 The comment at the end about not finishing last minute: Well, .... here I am 😂 The recognition.

[@BookRoast]

Was laughing editing knowing I’ll be there…last minute 😂

[@LeevandScorch]

Thank you for the Readathon! It’s REALLY magical ☺️! And for the power girl groups that fight monsters - how about an old classic - Sailor Moon (the Manga). Although you may already know that… but it’s everything you asked for. It is about Teenagers, but the world building and the „history“ in it is really cool and it’s definitely darker than the old anime (which I love, because of nostalgia and because it brought me to Mangas and drawing even more than when I was a kid, but anyway…). So you can read still enjoy it as a grown up. In my humble opinion 😅…

[@bethmetcalf3447]

I love your pink teddy, it’s adorable 🥰 You’re very talented 😀

[@BookRoast]

Yay! Thank you!

[@WonderOlive479]

Thank you for hosting this wonderful readathon! Is there a pattern for the monster you crocheted? ❤

[@LadyofBooksandNature]

I love your vlogs so much. ❤ how long have you been crocheting? I'm kinda wanting to give it a go. 😊the mug was adorable too! None of my mugs match either and I'm okay with that. Lol. Right now I'm in the middle of the Game of Thrones book series. I'm on book 3 right now and they are soo good, but plan on reading fourth Wing once I finish this series. 😊thank you for posting and I can't wait for the next one!! 😍🩷

[@rushedaa]

i would recommend a wreck of witches by nia quinn. it has friendships, fighting evil and magical powers in it. also it’s very cute 🥰

[@idk-dz]

For One Piece you have to get to the Baratie arc that's when it gets amazing. And the Arlong Park arc is just more Amazing!! + The anime suffers from slow pacing and filler so you need to know which arc is filler and which arc is not (there are guides on the internet) but for me the manga is a better way to experience the story first and then watch the anime alongside it cuz the anime does add some really funny wholesome scenes.

[@BookRoast]

I'm just at that part in the live action and i'm enjoying it so much! i may continue after with the manga but currently really enjoying watching it!

[@jenny_readss]

Love the magical Readathon! It's my favourite Readathon! What do you think of having a bonus for continuing your career? If you carry on to apprentice you skip 1 book or something? So there's a reward for carrying on

[@AramiHeartilly]

I loved HMRC but I really hated shadow cabinet >< hope your experience with it is better tho!

[@BookRoast]

oh noooo i really selfishly also hope i will like it but that's such a shame you did not!

[@sweetpunky2014]

hihi. totally random. but where did you get your glasses from! i adore them!❤

[@InfinitexLibrary]

If you've not read it yet, check out Juno Dawson's 'Her Majesty's Secret Coven' books - only two at current but it deals a lot with female friendship amongst a group of mostly adult witches in the UK. It's not all nice sweetness between them all but it definitely gave me 'The Craft but if they grew up' vibes.

[@BookRoast]

I have read it and love it 🥰

[@InfinitexLibrary]

Ok, I wrote this comment BEFORE you unboxed it haha, my bad!

[@BookRoast]

haha no worries at all! @@InfinitexLibrary

[@judithcakelover]

One Piece does get much better after the Buggy part. But the anime is also really good. And the new live action is pretty good as well.😁 I am already verry happy you tried the manga.❤

[@BookRoast]

so it wasn't just me a bit tired of the Buggy parts? 👀😅

[@judithcakelover]

@@BookRoast I was not a big fan of Buggy when I first saw him nope. After rewatching and rereading it so many times I came to like Buggy more. But I did love the series right away because of the great Shanks, Zoro and Luffy moments. 😁

[@nicolesilvernell]

Are you using guides/templates/tutorials (sorry, I don't know the proper term) for knowing how to knit the little besties?! They are SO cute!

[@BookRoast]

I am! for the most part, sometimes i do make some adjustments but usually follow a pattern 💕 there are a lot of free ones on youtube and then there's paid ones on etsy and similar sites :)

[@CoffeeQueen90]

Love your crochet demon. Soo cute

[@BookRoast]

Thank you! 😊

[@olivera3172]

August is my one of my favourite months in the year also because of the lovely readathon 🥰 love ur creativity and frogs(are they also for sale?)🥰 Regards from Vienna✨🤗🌷

[@BookRoast]

Thank you so much 🥹💕 none of the crochet animals are for sale but i may do one at some point, but not super likely haha

[@michelleh2502]

Spell on Wheels (2 volumes) by Kate Leth probably has the right vibes, but I think the MCs are early-to-mid-20s

[@BookRoast]

Oh thank you, will check it out immediately! 💕

[@cocovanhut8402]

As a long term One Piece fan, the manga is superior in almost every way to the anime; it's just the early arcs are very "villain of the week", once you reach Baratie you start to see the real scope of it. Anyway, the Live Action just came out and it's great, so there also that 😁😁😁

[@BookRoast]

I’m 4 episodes into live action and loving it! 🥰

[@PoppySweetpea]

Could you please point me in the direction of the pattern for the crocheted demon plushie? He is adorable, even more so because he’s looking to the side. 🥰

[@BookRoast]

Of course! It was this one www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1390034571/baphomet-crochet-pattern-amigurumi-plush?gpla=1&gao=1&&CjwKCAiA4smsBhAEEiwAO6DEjZXV00acaVVoWIQxW0Uk_tsBaskEjh5zhdnPQ3mjy5hjO2QCECQGTxoC-5MQAvD_BwE_k_&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA4smsBhAEEiwAO6DEjZXV00acaVVoWIQxW0Uk_tsBaskEjh5zhdnPQ3mjy5hjO2QCECQGTxoC-5MQAvD_BwE 🥰

[@PoppySweetpea]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it

[@LibrarianofParis]

Funnily enough I strongly disliked 99% of Her Majesty’s Royal Coven UNTIL the very last chapter (IYKYK) and based off that last chapter I HAD to buy the second book. And I absolutely LOVED the second book, so so good!!

[@BookRoast]

That ending was superbly done ✅

[@LibrarianofParis]

@@BookRoast Juno Dawson really knows how to end on a cliff hanger, and she does the same in the second book 🤯🤯🤯

[@iheartwalle]

Giving Fourth Wing a 7 for writing hurt my heart lol

[@KittyWitch27]

Could you please let me know where you got your monster pattern from pretty please

[@BookRoast]

it was on etsy, if you put 'baphomet' in the search there will be a few options to pick from!

[@KittyWitch27]

@@BookRoast thanks so much G

[@usmanahmadtess7145]

Am pakistani love you so much

[@usmanahmadtess7145]

You are sooooooo beautifully your lips uffff 🌹🌹🌹