4 Years Later | What are the Former VSCO Girls Reading Now?

[@haleypham]

Honored to be considered a VSCO girl from someone I’ve watched for YEARS 🥲🫶

[@ariane1263]

Haleyyyy ❤❤❤❤❤ best crossover Ever!!!

[@sarah.mae531]

"I'm just happy the girls are reading, I'm not gonna be reading a colleen hoover" is my life motto

[@taylorgayhart9497]

The reason Emma Chamberlain can’t finish a book is because she keeps picking pretentious books that she think she’s “supposed to” read instead of things she’ll actually enjoy. Yes, those are going to read it sometimes, but she should probably just pick up some thing that aligns with her interests outside of reading.

[@wiktoriagrochola3256]

That's exactly what I thought when she mentioned the book she was reading 😅 like no hate to her but girl pick up some YA or something 😂

[@sassycatz4470]

Absolutely agree.

[@carolitoffana]

I said this a couple days ago, someone on twitter was bashing "tik tok" books and I was like "Do you really think a 14 year old kid is going to read Brother's Karamazov and suddenly start to enjoy reading??" that's insane to me, I got into reading because of Twilight, I read the second book in english (not my first language) because I was too anxious too wait for the translation, if that's not a good thing for a teen, I really don't know what is 😂

[@anantamc]

I think she read some of them cuz they were her dad's recommendations

[@jjk4754]

yeh i agree with this, the classics are great but just because they’re classics doesn’t mean they’re enjoyable to everyone. I think she just wants to seek “well-read” instead of just reading for fun

[@theririgirl]

there is no fucking way it's been 4 years already of the iconic video

[@thirdwarden3459]

my thoughts exactly.

[@maryambatool7127]

The point you made about the essay collection is actually why I struggle with self-help nonfiction - it completely focuses on the personal and ignores the systemic. It's so simplistic, this idea that everything that's wrong with your life is because of a personal shortcoming and all you need is a change of mindset in order to achieve your goals in life. A lot of these self-help books completely ignore the fact that in so many cases there are real systemic barriers to the goals you want to achieve or the place you want to reach in life, and no amount of inward reflection/ introspection can change what's wrong with the inherently unjust systems that make up the world. Which is why nonfiction that draws attention to those systemic issues of injustice and prejudice appeals to me a lot more.

[@cruelaz]

agreed and thats also why those popular self help books are majorly written by white able bodied people. as someone whos autistic and has adhd yes theres alot of things I can do to improve my life but like you said alot of our struggles dont come from us inside but from outside through society etc When I was younger and didnt knew I was neurodivergent I def ran face first in this wall of trying to change every possible thing about myself because I didnt realize jet that a lot of my problems will never be changed that way. needles to say it is a very frustrating thing to do I am not totally against self help books but those I found helpful where mostly focused less broadly and not comming from the stand point: if you actually show up for yourself you will achieve all your goals 👍

[@elysec8726]

Classic Kayla, aware of diversity in a kind and open way. Also it feels like if we’re not former VSCO girls were supposed to be judgmental toward them, which you’re not at all. Thanks for being rad.

[@saraisreading4231]

How to Break Up With Your Phone was a life-changing book for me. I listened to the audiobook and then read through a physical copy while actually doing the steps the author suggests and it has permanently changed the way I use my phone, for the better.

[@BooksandLala]

I'm so happy to hear that!!

[@taylorgayhart9497]

I just ordered, thank you for your review!!

[@nnennayaihejirikah]

the instagram followers have been WAITING for this actually

[@Cinia18]

So many of the former VSCO girls are now book girls like Hayley. Such a cute full Circe moment

[@kylierussell0207]

The Book of Mormon being on that list I am 💀💀💀💀🤣

[@ohwildesoul]

How was the original video FOUR years ago?? I remember when it was posted! Lol anyway, love this!!

[@anaos1004]

Kayla, as a Brazilian, instead of the Alchemist, I think you should read from other Brazilian authors. Start with Machado de Assis, any novel from him, really, but I recommend The Alienist (very short) or Dom Casmurro!

[@BooksandLala]

Thanks so much for the recs!!

[@anaos1004]

@@BooksandLala of course! The alchemist is very overhyped and we have better novels 😆

[@wamiam1333]

Dom Casmurro remains one of my favorites that I read last year. Still think about it quite a lotttt

[@itowilltube]

​@@anaos1004Do you enjoy any of the Alchemist other books. I enjoyed his other books more than that one. Of hand I think it was the bruja or witch. And Veronica decides..

[@mypetitegarden]

Wow Kayla, I think you hit the nail on the head for me when you spoke about people with anxiety and reading. My husband always comments on why I have the TV playing the background when I read and I've actually never really thought about it. Now it makes sense because I do have such bad anxiety that I have been subconsciously doing things to make it a comfortable environment for myself to read in and I almost can say that I read the best when there is more noise vs less noise around me. I had to leave a comment because you literally just gave me a lightbulb moment and also it feels so nice to know I am not the only one who does this. ❤❤❤

[@thefriesofLockeLamora]

Oooh if we're getting sequels, I'd love to see another personality type reading list. But instead of your enneagram or zodiac, its someone else's, like maybe a family member. I'd also be interested to see you do an experiment where you sample books from celebrity book clubs to see which suits you best

[@gulplastgaffel]

For a second, I thought you wanted her to read like her enema hahahaha English is not my first language lol

[@julieannelovesbooks]

@@gulplastgaffelthat’s a really funny second language mistake tho 😂😂😂😂

[@morganelizabeth534]

I LOVE One True Loves- I agree, it reads much more fiction than romance. I typically prefer more substance & themes than just pure romance, & it absolutely got 5 stars from me. So glad you liked it!

[@bewitchedbecs]

Omg this was one of the first videos I remember watching from you! 4 years has flown by 💕

[@taylorgayhart9497]

13:29 I think a better way to describe that is, have you ever noticed that the things your partner or boss are critical of you about are things they do themselves? They notice it in you, because it’s something that they do themselves that they don’t like. I remember one day telling my therapist “everyone’s a hypocrite!” and she said, in a way I was right, but only because we are typically more critical of ourselves than anyone else, so what we notice first are things we already seeing ourselves.

[@bethmw28]

Alchemist is one of the biggest snoozefests I've ever read 😂 100% agree it could be aged down and it might work better potentially but I honestly don't see even a bit of the hype 🙃

[@margueritemitchell1829]

I liked other books of his. Not so simplistic. Translated.

[@itowilltube]

​@@margueritemitchell1829I liked the alchemist but compared to other books the witch , Veronica decides ...it least favorite

[@lonnie4827]

Omg, Kayla, I just got an ad for House of Leaves from Penguins Random House on your video.

[@BooksandLala]

Incredible 😍 I haven't gotten one myself yet but people keep telling me about them !!

[@flashblack7811]

I totally agree that it's great to try out both fiction and nonfiction but I feel really misunderstood when people don't think I read for fun just because I prefer nonfiction... To me learning IS fun! And memoirs in particular can be so interesting and inspiring without having to learn stuff! There's so much more to nonfiction than people think ❤

[@erink7050]

41:16 KAYLA, this shot! You look like a historic princess - your hair with those curtains, that top! You look so timeless and regal

[@ariane1263]

Preach 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@heddadybvadskog-nebb5603]

Hey Kayla! I have been away from your channel for a while cause I haven't been reading much but OMG I've got to say: your hair is looking so stunning like wow that shade of red suits you so so well

[@lanej.6458]

Wooo can’t wait!! Also 4 years ago where has the time gone 😭 like even your membership being over two years old is crazy to my brain

[@ChemicalPenguinn]

No way is it two years?

[@lanej.6458]

@@ChemicalPenguinn it really is! I can see on mine that I’ve been an active member for 2 years and 4 months and I think I’ve only missed one 😳

[@chelseag3365]

Something I love about your channel is that you will have videos like this that are follow ups on older videos. It is just like having an old friend from school days say hi to you at a coffee shop and catching up. Lol

[@graceannreads]

A cool video would be you reading classics and then books that are inspired by or retellings of those classics, like you did with Romeo and Juliet and One For My Enemy

[@shaem2105]

The Alchemist is a mandatory read for a lot of high schoolers and I remember loving it so much when I read it my sophomore year and my husband says the same thing. I wonder if we would feel the same re-reading it as adults!

[@elskabee]

this is one of the last videos I expected a follow up to but I am so hype to watch this!!

[@taeanna1644]

Before reading poison for breakfast I had never read anything by Snicket. I only chose to read it BECAUSE it was his first book written in that style FOR ADULTS. (So it’s so funny to me that you thought it was a children’s book 😂). And I loved it because it was something light and airy to breeze through after reading a bunch of heavy reads, and it was super nostaligc feeling becuase I have always enjoyed every form of visual media of A Series of Unortunate Events.

[@BooksandLala]

I found it in the children's section of my local indie, and the sticker says 9-12 😅 I'm sure its equally enjoyed by all ages for sure

[@elara16]

You giving an update saying it’s midnight right as I was staring at a book on your shelf behind you called “at midnight” made me smile. I appreciate your willingness to take on book tbr’s like this. It would send me straight into a reading slump facing down so many books I would not feel excitement towards but I really enjoy your content and take on these books. Inspired me to pick up the Brene Brown book I bought and didn’t start yet.

[@HeatherB81]

I love this video idea, even though I had never heard of VSCO girls ever! I am old though… that’s prob why 🤷🏼‍♀️ And also, WHY DOES EVERYONE READ COLLEEN HOOVER???!!!!

[@RachelS23]

She's popular and easily palatable for non readers. While I have never gotten into her work, I think it's great she's helped get so many people into reading.

[@richardbrighi545]

Ok I must report that I was served an ad for HOUSE OF LEAVES (!!!) (one of my faves as well!!!) before this video and I couldn’t be more thrilled omg

[@anikamercier2651]

East of Eden is very good while not my favorite it is a very good one. I love Of Mice and Men more but that’s a heartbreaker. Loved your vlog! Your Tic-tac-toe board is freaking adorable!! 🍓

[@missnewvillage]

Kaylaaaaaaa, how was that 4 years ago already?? I feel old. Great video! I've actually been wondering about the VSCO girls recently. Did I manifest this video? lmao

[@lonnie4827]

I think the first book is referring to stoicism and it just didn’t translate properly. In stoicism, they believe that suffering exists, but that most suffering exists within the mind and not in reality. One of the chief philosophers states that most of what we worry about and struggle with exists only in our minds. It’s more about personal perceptual suffering. Like seeing something bad happen and internalizing it rather than accepting that bad things can and do happen without any one to blame. When you do that, your imagination and thinking goes wild and disregards the actual truth of reality. That’s why mindset changes are stressed in stoicism. You must not let yourself be tormented by your mind and self-centered perceptions.

[@BooksandLala]

Yeah I think the collection most definitely could have benefitted for the reader having more explanations, footnotes, and just generally longer paragraphs provided instead of just lists, to get many of the intended points across effectively. The author having background knowledge is definitely great for informing her process and granting an implied credibility, but not great for every reader who may be coming in at the ground level. Thanks for the insight 💕

[@charliescozycorner]

I wanna read it specifically for this part because I’ve found that one passage that was highlighted is true for me, it’s at the root and foundation of what I’ve been doing for the past 4 years (healing work). As you said, it’s the mind but also the nervous system, and I know if I’m judging someone there’s something there, and oof does it get messy

[@taylorgayhart9497]

Omg I’m getting so many non-fiction reps from this!! Brain Rules was an immediate purchase because I’m the main caregiver for my grandpa, and I would love to better understand what he is experiencing. Also getting How to Break Up With Your Phone because I have a problem! Lol

[@user-uo9kf1sx5o]

I don't know you or your family personally and I hate all sports with a passion, but I felt genuine happiness when you said Liam (seemingly) made the hockey team. Maybe that is intensely strange, but I've watched your channel for years and you guys all seem great and it's just cool that he was successful at something he enjoys.

[@ButtercupBooks15]

Can’t believe it’s been 4 years!!

[@carolitoffana]

I liked de 101 essays because every time I'm into a bad moment it's so easy to forget "obvious" things, it's easy for me to get stuck into a negative spiral so it's good to read something that it's obvious but at that moment didn't seem like it 😂

[@lexaraereads]

The original VSCO girl video was one of the first videos of yours I watched! I rewatched it a few days ago in anticipation of this vlog, and the vibes all around are ✨immaculate✨

[@lyssa817]

Hearing you say you didn't like, "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo"...made me feel not so alone

[@samantharose1001]

Ahh got so excited when I saw this pop up!! I loved the original one (as with your fun tbrs / experiment vids / themes vlogs in general) and this made my day to see that you did a sequel 💛

[@farrahwho]

omg the covers of that shakespeare play collection are gorgeous

[@monicap8561]

Kayla: I don't think anybody could've expected East of Eden to be my highest rated book of this video Me, who absolutely expected it: 👏👏👏 (My username is a reference to East of Eden)

[@wronghandlane9665]

Especially with chronic pain, changing a mindset won’t make it any less true that I live with pain every single waking moment. Sure not focusing on it constantly and not spiraling is helpful, but it doesn’t make it ever go away, I still suffer

[@Devi15]

So true. I've chronic pain too and I would have thrown the book across the room

[@wronghandlane9665]

@Devi15 let's burn it!

[@Lucarooroo]

(sbux barista here!) I dont think strawberry coldfoam has ever been a mobile option but if you order in store/drive thru you should be able to ask for it. Its just strawberry puree blended with the sweet cream so we have it year round.

[@Kingdomheatsox2]

I listened to the original visco video to fall asleep at night during lockdown. It’s a massive comfort video for me

[@ChemicalPenguinn]

And the vlog concept has finally been revealed!

[@LocDBooktician]

Lala you seriously have a gift for how you organize your videos. I would a video on that.

[@ChanelChapters]

the effort you go to for your vids is honestly impressive

[@masha6137]

No one talking about this BEAUTIFUL hair? Gosh!

[@chloe_x2787]

Ohhhhh the right move is actually a really great book, caught up is the third book in the series which I also loved, one of my favourites of the year❤️ I didn’t love much of the books in the romance/fantasy/thriller categories this year🤣

[@ReadsReaders]

You did that Video 4 years ago?!?!?!?!? OMG!!!!! How time flies!

[@pagesandleaves]

this is the sequel I’ve been waiting for!!

[@samantha_elise]

I know that you loved Imortal Longings by Chole Gong and I would recommend reading her YA series These Violent Delights as a Romeo and Juilet retelling. I loved all of the nods in it to the original play.

[@TheNovelSanctuary]

Some of these books showed up in my library’s holds list so I think one or some of my patrons watch your videos and now I’ll be on the lookout for further proof of this 😂

[@Biobotica]

Wow. A House of Leaves ad pops up during a Kayla video! Incredible synergy.

[@Cassadi92]

It’s so wild because I was randomly thinking about your VSCO video last week and thought “whatever happened to that trend?”

[@WishAtElevenEleven]

All I can say is, if you haven’t finished a book in a year, why on earth would you try reading crime & punishment?! I read 50-75 books a year and I haven’t been able to finish that book yet.

[@bowlinggbooks]

literally rewatched this about a week ago and am so happy to see an update 🧡

[@thatgirlconnor]

Just got like 4 of those tops from old navy including the green lol

[@BooksandLala]

They truly never miss! They've got the wardrobe basics of the season *handled* 🤩

[@HJPeet]

I loved Poison for Breakfast, and I never even thought of it as a children’s book.

[@taeanna1644]

It’s a book for adults that is perfectly acceptable for children. I believe that was his goal.

[@KanyidR]

Four years ago…? 😲 I remember that video and I thought you posted it like maybe two years ago. Crazy.

[@jaimeerindy4573]

LMAO Kayla you literally have so many books on your TBR but go off 😂

[@BooksandLala]

There's something really beautiful to me about having 300 books on my shelves & spending 2 weeks instead reading books I've never heard of lolol

[@srokachannel]

Ah, finally you posting Paulo Coelho’s book makes sense ;)

[@ferventfei]

ive been wanting to read romeo and juliet and collect that specific edition. ive only ever read julius caesar, so it being a good start for a beginner gets me excited. also i might recommend "brain rules for aging well" to my dad, it sounds like something he'd love

[@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD]

Yesss East of Eden!!! It's one of my favs!!🎉🎉🎉

[@kkrawkxsocks]

How is that NOT a fancy coffee machine? 😂

[@BooksandLala]

Hahaha I just meant it's not like an ✨espresso machine✨ with all those bells and whistles that grinds your beans & you can adjust the temperatures and tempering and what not. I just push a button and it does it's thing 🤭

[@fkaJupiter]

Monstrilio was one of my favorite reads of this year. It was a LOT different than what I was expecting going in but I ended up loving it

[@MEATbody404]

the amount of anxiety i feel about lala reading a favorite book of mine... im so happy u didnt completely hate razors edge 😭

[@abbytaegusuga]

This isn’t a comment on Kayla or meant to be negative towards anyone in particular but I can tell based on Emma Chamberlain’s book choices and how she’s struggled through trying to finish a single book in a year that she doesn’t seem to enjoy classics and shouldn’t force herself to read them just because they’re somehow deemed “more intellectual” or whatever. Just read for fun girlie 😟 I had the same problem when I thought I “had” to read the classics too before I realized I can just read what interests me

[@sleuthytv1228]

Love the hair refresh !

[@cryingaboutbooks]

obsessed with the hair ❤️

[@hannahschriever7976]

Love your hair! It’s so vibrant!

[@emperorcupcake]

This was so fun, and I loved the recs for more diverse books! I would definitely recommend The Perfect Ruin by Shanora Williams if you haven't read it yet, I liked it even more than The Wife Before! Her thrillers are so bingeable, I think I read them both in one sitting

[@keti.rg.editzzz]

Your hair is always so pretty!

[@isabellehall9217]

Great video! You always have the most creative video ideas, and they're super entertaining to watch 😊

[@Angela41541]

paulo coehlo has a couple of books about witches that i feel like you would get on with better. like Brida or Witch of Portobello or even The Devil and Miss Prym

[@MissAlandra]

I had a weird thing happening to me with Taylor Jenkins Reid. I LOVED Evelyn Hugo and absolutely didn't vibe with any of her other books I read. Daisy Jones was as boring as a VH1 special, and don't get me started on One True Loves, I have a lot of opinions and none are positive. Funny enough, Evidence of the Affair was good. So I think TJR is more of an author you either vibe with or don't... Like CoHo, you either love her or you see all the red flags xD

[@worthlessworms]

Ugh I LOVE hearing bad reviews of The Alchemist. I remember when I was young and always seeing it around, and then being told to read it in a theology class and getting nowhere with it. I finally read it in 2020 and sped through the audiobook and could not stand how it was both so heavy-handed but also trying to be really existential and deep when nothing of substance was really happening. Like there are moments that are nice and interesting but as a whole it's like "How are millions of people reading this and raving about it??? Are they just lying to be part of the discussion?" Pleeeeease

[@meikusje]

I know you said you haven't read Daisy Jones because you don't like books about celebrities, but Daisy Jones has a super interesting format and I think you might enjoy it because of that. It really felt to me like reading a documentary, if that makes sense. Like, when I was done reading, I felt like I had just watched a real documentary about a band that really existed. I've personally never read anything like that.

[@JanAgaton]

omfg liiivvvinnnngg for your reactions to One True Loves!!

[@anabeatrizgarcia106]

the alchemist is almost a joke in brazilian literature (hated by every single literature teacher) and its such a shame that its the most famous brazilan novel :( would HIGHLY recommend machado de assis, jorge amado, clarice lispector and lima barreto for classics and raphael montes for horror/thriller (people call him the brazilian stephen king)

[@valeriemarie8685]

omg i thought of the old video today and this came up!

[@samanthac3357]

My youngest daughter notice your pink floyd shirt. It is one of her fave. bands.

[@nathanielluscombe5277]

I didn’t like Evelyn Hugo, but I LOVED Malibu Rising and Daisy Jones. You like mixed media and that’s what Daisy Jones is so I think you’d like it.

[@taylorgayhart9497]

Yayayayay congratulations Liam!!!!!

[@anaos1004]

Oh gosh I’ve been waiting all day ALL DAY for this video!!! 🤩🤩🤩

[@carina8765]

The book might be wrapped in plastic because it's a white book. I work in publishing and we only wrap books with white covers because they get dirty so quickly

[@robotdowney]

I'm always impressed when the book IS not wrapped up in some shops. It's so interesting how it's different in every country ig

[@kamidsjournee]

Hockey-I know zero about communities surrounding hockey. So, is it like Beartown (the competitive communities, meaning of making the team, roughness)?

[@BooksandLala]

Beartown (with some exceptions) at times honestly felt too on the nose even for my own comfort. haha

[@everafterbookchat]

Sounds like Emma is picking the wrong books lol! Lighten up sis, haha!

[@rebeccasmith4295]

Another original idea from Kayla! I HATED the alchemist. It was so dull. The only thing that got me through it was Jeremy Irons reading the audiobook.

[@ohmybeautifulidiot]

I gave The Alchemist a Three starts when I read it, I found it just okay. I have recently added it to my favourites list because it is a book I find myself thinking about a lot.

[@InSophiesBooks]

What a fun video Kayla! ❤ some great books here

[@jordanmerino398]

Your content is so creative! Love it💕💕

[@booksandtropes]

oh a follow up to one of my favorite videos! :)

[@ComeUndun.]

I don't know what it is about those sparkling ice drinks, maybe a certain ingredient - so good, but every time, I get a headache and generally feel like trash.

[@TheBookTreeReads]

I was just thinking about your VSCO girl reading vlog yesterday....

[@rootingbranches]

4 years!? That's how I found your channel. Good lord.

[@BooksandLala]

Ahhh I love this!!

[@OGBanlu]

Ahhhh I want that Jeans blanket!!

[@taylorgayhart9497]

I haven’t finished it, but I do own the Alchemist, and I too thought it was hundreds of years old. 🤣🤣🤣 I did TRY to read it when I got it as a gift at 16, but it was just too boring. Also, by that point I had read a lot of literature that was intended to make you think about these same things, so it already wasn’t like eye opening.