Trying to Find 3 New Favourite Authors 🤞 Reading Vlog

[@sarahunabridged]

Liam being embarrassed about you vlogging at school was so funny 😂 he’s really getting to that age

[@samg388]

Rob noticing the new vase and getting flowers (so pretty) for it while you were filming was delightful, what a man!

[@bitski777]

“That’s the difference with dove, we’re no longer building girl’s self esteem” 💀

[@daniadams4363]

I was dying laughing at that part 😂

[@fiddleleaffiction]

Your “yum” after tasting your boba was the most wholesome, precious, joyful thing I’ve heard all week 😂💛

[@1011LittleC]

I’m

[@nattolover3]

@@1011LittleC non😮ggggv ll 13:48 m

[@kylielynne]

I just enjoyed when you were watching the guy trying to park and you said "third time's the charm" basically product placement 😅

[@HeatherB81]

“In 5 years, we’re all going to find out we’re all dying” 😂😂😂

[@bartelsjnyable]

😂 the play by play of the person trying to park at the library ❤

[@leahnpatton]

I’ve noticed something different with Canadian English and American/ my state English. I’ve noticed it with Ariel Bissett and Jenna Phipps too. Kayla said “I’m not done my closet” whereas I would say “I’m not done with my closet.” I love noticing different things like that! It makes my heart warm because it’s a piece of someone’s home you’re not even trying to convey.

[@kendallmakesart]

Ah yes, I’ve found the other person who watches Kayla, Ariel, and Jenna religiously

[@TheMissDistortion]

Ashley Winstead seems like such a fascinating author to me because her books really don’t seem much alike? Her range seems broader than other authors who tend to stick to the same genre.

[@julieannelovesbooks]

The problem with her for me is that none of her books worked for me… so one could call it range… but I certainly wouldn’t 😂😂 of course that’s all subjective but reading your comment made me giggle a bit.

[@TheMissDistortion]

@@julieannelovesbooks I haven’t read any of her books yet, I hope I’ll have a better experience whenever I decide to pick her books up! 😅

[@KatieColson]

The Tardis Free Little Library is SO cute!!

[@tungstensmum1491]

“Writing is a five, plot is a four” is exactly how I felt about The Last Housewife. My first Ashley Winstead, so really can’t wait to pick up more from her.

[@anaos1004]

Omgggg the greatest plot twist EVER happened at 37:54 of this video!! Congratulations, Kayla!! That must have been amazing to see 👏👏👏👏

[@procrasy]

All I can think about is how great it must be to live near a free little library Kayla visited once. Enough books to fill a common reader’s year 📚✨

[@booksandtropes]

I love so many of your series, but third time is the charm is a favorite so this, looking for a third 5 star read sounds great :)

[@taylorgayhart9497]

I always have the same issue with vases and pots for my plants. What I do is find one that I like the shape of and paint it! So many are white already so they’re easy to paint!

[@melissajackson4173]

That was me earlier today. I had an hour and half before work, so I bought a donut and Diet Coke. Parked in the library parking lot. Eat read and enjoy my time. Someone parked right next to me and I thought seriously! Of all places to park. God! WTH! Lol

[@dareisayit]

10:04 I haven’t read Our Missing Hearts, but I do believe that if the book is about censorship I definitely could see Ng making this a point too. When I was in school for my MLIS (Masters of Library and Information) I did my last project on censorship. A LOT of censorship is said to be for ‘protection’, but what it turns into is control and the fear of losing it with their own children. Books don’t make straight people gay in the same way that it doesn’t turn gay people magically heterosexual. And yet for the last 10 yrs the most challenged books in the US have been either about Black people and/or LGBTQ+ for a reason.

[@shaunaisazombie]

The Unresolved Textual Tension mid-month book club pick is A Million to One! Not a single person in the book club enjoyed it, probably the first time we've all universally agreed on something, and I am fully expecting a delicious, three-course roast session from Will and Maria.

[@lauribooks6281]

I just counted how many authors I gave 3 of their books 5 stars and I have nineteen! I definitely stick to an author and read absolutely everything when I love one book from them 😊

[@obryana20]

I just realized that even though I have favorite authors, I don't have any authors with three five star books, so either my bar for five stars is too high or yours is for a favorite author 🤣 I love this idea, though. It inspired me to revisit my favorite authors this year.

[@emmanovella]

Ohh Hitchhiker's! There's a few of us doing a Hitchhiker's readalong! We had the live show for the first book last night!

[@KristinKravesBooks]

Liam getting embarrassed that you were filming in the school parking lot cracked me up!

[@aoifeoconnell]

I'm not great at commenting but just wanted to say I love your content, it's always a delight and comfort after a stressful day/week 💖

[@BooksandLala]

Thank you so much my friend!! 💖🤗

[@slockwo111]

the GASP i let out when you held up the new calendar, i have the same one hahahaha

[@louise5493]

I finished In My Dreams I Hold A Knife last week on your recommendation and I really loved it, one of my favourite parts was the unexpected relationship too, it really worked for me. I’m definitely going to pick up the last housewife! Liam telling you off for filming got me😂

[@verucasalt4535]

Aw! That's so awesome that AW gave you a shout out! I have "in my dreams i hold a knife" and her two other books you mentioned on my TBR. I need to start on her because I've never read her stuff!

[@asterismos5451]

If you're looking into reading more Maggie Stiefvater, I absolutely adore The Scorpio Races by her; the rest have all been decent but not amazing. The Scorpio Races though is amazing and incredibly underrated.

[@heatherr9959]

I have left this comment on like two or three of her videos! Scorpio Races all the way!

[@amandapearl2books]

I 10000% agree, imo it's her best work

[@SarahEsmaeWolfe]

I absolutely loved the Scorpio Races!

[@debraschnitzer8802]

I read Never Let Me Go over 20 years ago. It lives in my head still.

[@crushgoil]

I’m going to need to see that fruits calendar each month please!

[@emilyatoz]

I just found you recently and have been binging all of this year’s content. I also read Our Missing Hearts this February with my book club and gave it 4 stars. Totally agree with everything you said about it.

[@Aimzthereader]

That’s amazing that you got mentioned in the acknowledgments!

[@ossswin]

The Tardis free little library made my whovian heart soar ngl

[@krisprepolec5616]

On the dry shampoo-hair tangent, I agree about the Batiste. I have very curly hair, and if I actually go to the trouble of straightening I want to keep it for a while. For inexpensive I like Herbal Essences, but my favourite is the Redken dry shampoo.

[@sfs825]

Dry Bar dry shampoo is the best, it’s the only one that works for me, it definitely has the “white stuff” 😂 It’s on the pricier side, but i can’t live without it 😅

[@BrebearMckae]

Omg the commentary on a stranger’s parking process 🤣🤣🤣

[@ashezbookz8726]

I quit buying books this year all I'm getting is my BOTM pick and the 2 extras as it's way way way cheaper than getting new books - and using my library a lot more!

[@ericaallnutt7997]

the veronica speedwell mystery series is AMAZING, your video featuring the first one got me into them...but i read them all back to back and pre ordered the newest one coming out this year! thank you for hyping it up!

[@ladybug381]

I love your scratch off poster. I got one 2 years ago and it got me hooked to reading again. I read all of them except one or two.

[@beccabooked]

I am so excited for Ashley Winstead’s new romance book 😍 Fool Me Once was 5 stars for me too!

[@samanthahubachek106]

The challenge! Such a good season this season ❤

[@EarthseedDetroit]

Passing by Nella Larsen is one of my FAVORITES!!! And that cover looks stunning! Wow. #Lucky!!

[@MaliSantos]

Passing is such a great book! Definitely something to make you think, and a really frustrating ending, but the depth of emotion that it conveys makes it so worth it! ❤

[@thestartrekunicorndog]

When you get to When We Were Birds, I highly recommend the audiobook! Both narrators were really good and a big factor in how much I enjoyed it.

[@katrinaandallthebooks7993]

I love this idea of 3 5 stars = favourite author, Simon Savidge does it too. That feels right for me for people like Atwood, Sarah Waters etc. but not for people where I’ve read a trilogy/series. I can’t believe how expensive your books are, I looked up the price of the Celeste Ng here and it’s £10 brand new, less than half of what you paid. I know Australia is also super pricey for books, it makes me sad that that would put people off but your library service does seem better.

[@JenniferClark-po3bx]

Loved Our Missing Hearts! I hope you enjoy it!

[@zara6472]

I'm here for the interior design tips. Love you adding colour and design to your home ❤️🌻🍏🥭🍎

[@natashathebooklover]

Things Fall Apart is such an amazing read!! Sticks with you forever 😌

[@phix27]

You talking about the thickness of the deodorant- same!! I wanna see some white, it's why i prefer the solid stick hahah

[@nathanielluscombe5277]

I was sent a review copy of When We We’re Birds and it was a beautiful…yet kind of forgettable read. I think you’ll really enjoy it though! It’s worth the read. Also Things Fall Apart is such a good book. Read it for high school and loved every bit of it. Also would love to see you read The Chrysalids…since I’m on the topic of highschool reads lol

[@rosierumsey]

Random Dry Shampoo comment. but I use the IGK- Charcoal dry shampoo and its the only one that works. and its got a white residue. Ive tried a handful and thats my favorite. Just throwing it out there. lol

[@rosierumsey]

The residue is easy to brush out. just to clarify but I think I know what you mean about the residue being an idicator that its working. lol

[@JodiePotak4541]

You can always paint your vase, some places let you sample colors. I like the white too though 😊

[@heatherbass8413]

I DNFed Our Missing Hearts. I tried so hard but it was just so boring for me. I intend to try again sometime because you are right, it was an investment! Hoping I can get into it the second time around.

[@SeasonsReadings]

So excited for the rest of the series! 😍 and that lavender top 😍 so cute!

[@kitthereader]

i really enjoyed celeste ng's previous books and they were just my type of thing but i don't know if i like the sound of our missing hearts. i won't be rushing to it anything, particularly after hearing your thoughts. ashley winstead's new one sounds super intriguing though.

[@taylorgayhart9497]

Passing has come up a lot for me lately!! Going to have to read it now!

[@ctrlaltcassie]

I can't wait to hear your thoughts on The Villa!!

[@ChemicalPenguinn]

It's back to minus temperatures in the UK too, but where I live there's only been a puny bit of snow that was gone the next day. (Obviously it's not as cold as Canada, but it's still cold).

[@amberc1356]

Um Miss Kayla... lavender is your color! Love that sweater

[@t.munnich8528]

i absolutely love passing by nella larsen !! i plan on rereading it sometime this year. i enjoyed the movie adaptation on netflix too

[@meggaroo2]

Those flowers look beautiful

[@jedibookmasterivy]

Love your lavender sweater 💜 Books are costing so much money I’ve been relying on ebooks so much lately.

[@mannnitsann]

new lala video everybody cheered!

[@lifeonabudget8513]

B.C. is on my Wishlist to visit. Sorry about the new snow you're getting! Toronto is actually thawing but for how long 😄🤞🏾My ex read Things Fall Apart and he liked it alot. Have you read Daisy Jones and the Six yet? Its going to be an Amazon series.

[@suziel7197]

For Dry Shampoo I have similar problems. Here are two I really like Klorane and Ouidad.

[@paperbacksgalore]

great vlog (: would love to see you read Anne of Green Gables someday (you could also scratch it off your poster lol)

[@Tutankhamun18Reads]

batiste never worked for me either, but lush dry shampoo is excellent

[@heatherr9959]

I use the Tresseme (black bottle) dry shampoo and it has the white powder residue and I love it.

[@emmagirl68]

just have to say, LOVE your light hair!

[@jillianprice6279]

The Challenge heads rise up!! Finale this Wednesday! Hehe loved this vlog as always, Kayla!!

[@HHHilary]

I hated In My Dreams I Hold a Knife but I’m so glad I read The Last Housewife because I gave it 5 stars across the board.

[@booksandtropes]

12:35 I'm reading episode thirteen right now, stopped to watch your video, I'm only half way through but so far it's good :)

[@stupidseapigeon5668]

I’ve been waiting to hear your review on the Last Housewife forever!!

[@skrodlada]

I LOVED episode thirteen!

[@AinsleeEllen]

The villa came out at the beginning if 2023 😊

[@courtspeachie]

maybe try the brand 'not your mothers' for dry shampoo!

[@hannahblackwellbooks]

This is why I use baby powder for my hair lololol no dry shampoo works

[@internetslothh]

i can't believe a book costs nearly 40 dollars omg!! in the uk they're a lot cheaper and i still get worried about buying in case i dont like em haha

[@shonea8819]

The gamer in me is dying to know what Rob is playing🤔

[@ramen8760]

Yes I love this series. So excited!

[@moonbook12]

At 30:00 omg the trties (from doctor who) theme library

[@mackenziejones1352]

I love all your videos, but this is definitely my favorite series of yours.

[@watchp0int]

I read The Last Housewife last month and gave it 5 stars, but like “5 stars for me but don’t take this as a recommendation for anyone else unless you look up warnings.”

[@thoughtsofkatie5592]

Try Living Proof dry shampoo! It’s amazing

[@julies_reading]

things fall apart is one of my favorite modern classics. commentary on colonialism and EXTREME toxic masculinity. shout out to my 10th grade english teacher for making it such a great reading experience 😭

[@kyestrella]

the PURPLE SWEATER!!!!

[@kylieweitz]

I always wondered if Kayla unhauled since I new to her channel, she sure does! :)

[@daryanreads]

omg i bought that exact dry shampoo yesterday👀

[@robyn8221]

I loved The Last Housewife.

[@moonbook12]

At 37:43 omg that so cool now I want to read it

[@missnewvillage]

I waited to watch this video until I had read A Million to One because I wanted to form my own opinion. But ultimately I agree with you. It wasn’t a five star for me. I did also find it read young. I struggled to care about the budding relationship and wish it wasn’t there. I liked the heist part but it was difficult to get into and imagine all of these things actually happening. Adiba has another book coming out in the summer so maybe that will be a five star. I also have both of her previous books 5 stars.

[@kathleenmulvihill7801]

Oooooohhhhh what is that scratch off poster on your wall?? Where do you get it?

[@lacykaye8734]

yay new Kayla video! Love this series!

[@HeatherB81]

I just finished The Last Housewife. gave it ⭐️⭐️⭐️. I can see why people love it, just wasn’t for me 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@AmyElizabethReads]

I read The Last Housewife last month and absolutely loved it. Very bleak worldview but explored in ways I appreciate. If anyone is interested in the real life subject matter I definitely think the book was influenced by the Sarah Lawrence Cult (feminist college, roommate's dad)

[@MeMyshelfAndI]

The author has definitely brought it up in interviews about the book. If you google her name + Sarah Lawrence it should be in the top results.

[@nylorac1984]

Love these videos. Will have to checkout Ashley Winsteads works.

[@MarthaAnn-cf4gh]

Due’s short story collection GHOST SUMMER was a five star read for me. Have you read that one?

[@meganelizabeth942]

*Trying to help someone park* automatic like

[@whitneypanda]

Heck I live here I should go check out Ted’s 😂

[@laurakoehler1099]

Did you make that classic scratch off calendar or did you buy it?

[@DoubleA-ou7pj]

Yeah, I want one. Where did you get it????

[@PinchandDash]

Hi! Have you donated books to the library? That's where I go. What walking pad do you have? I walked in place a lot today and felt so silly. 🤣

[@BooksandLala]

I often donate to the Friends of the Library for sure! They usually put bins out when they are gearing up for an event, but I haven't seen any around lately. 🤔 Great reminder, thank you!

[@BooksandLala]

The brand of walking pad I have I called SuperFit. I haven't had any issues with it yet and it's been a year or so, but I haven't tried any others so I can't say it's better than anything else out there!