bookstore vlog 🌼✨spend the day book shopping with me at independent bookstores! (+ book haul!)

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[@alexaraye]

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[@pastelautumn9912]

The way it brought the biggest smile on my face when I saw Alexa posted, my literal comfort person

[@khalilahd.]

No cause same 🥹 it’s honestly my favorite kind of video

[@alexaraye]

My heart 🥹💖💖💖

[@khalilahd.]

We love a good independent bookstore 💕 I swear the cozy vibes are unmatched there. Loved this video Alexa!

[@alexaraye]

Thank you so much 🥹💖

[@sukrutham3111]

The fact that kris always accompanies you to these bookstores is such couple goals, watching you both together always makes me so happy, also you look so beautiful as always. Sending lots of love❤

[@alexaraye]

He’s the sweetest 🥹💖

[@alexaraye]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@TwixXtz]

EVERY ONE STOP WHAT U DOING OUR QUEEN POSTED 😻❤️

[@areejramzanxx]

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[@alexaraye]

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[@cupcake101]

YAY Alexa, you got some good finds!! Independent book shopping is SO much fun! 💜📚

[@alexaraye]

Yes!! I’m so happy!!

[@ashleybrannon793]

Oh my gosh! Firefly Lane was, hands down, my favorite read last year! I could not put it down and SOBBED when I finished it at 3 am! You'll love and hate the characters but it is such a beautiful story of lifelong friendship! It's definitely one of my top-tier, favorite reads of all time!

[@alexaraye]

Aww I can’t wait to read it!!!

[@mansoor3159]

Alexa is so so motivating and every time she posts it puts a smile to my faces!🙂💗 and me and my was eagerly eagerly waiting for this vlog

[@alexaraye]

You’re so sweet 🥹💖💖💖

[@evangelinarattraywrites]

you have the nicest voice, its so comforting! i need to have a day like this in the near future

[@alexaraye]

That’s so sweet of you, thank you 🥹

[@Marilyn127]

Ahhhh I ADORE UR BOOKSTORE VIDS SM 🫶🏻 ✨+ I love how Kris is wearing ur merch it’s so cute + ur so pretty! 🤍⭐️

[@alexaraye]

🥹🥹 thank you so much 💖

[@EmilyLovesBooks]

I am currently trying to get a job at a local independent bookstore! Also Firefly Lane is great, I read it as an early teen and I still think about it all the time!

[@clary1120]

[Independent] Bookstore vlog plus book haul!! Two of my fave videos combined!! Ahhhh!! Adore you forever Alexa!! 💜💜💜

[@alexaraye]

Yay!! Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🥰🥹

[@gengladman]

A photo finish is my fav I hope you enjoy it

[@alexaraye]

I’m so excited!!

[@taliwa430]

I love a Sorcery of Thorns! made me fall in love with Margaret Rogerson

[@JulEnglefaris]

Hubs wearing your merch! Love that he's in the girl/books club 😂❤

[@mikischmid3289]

This video was so awesome 🤩 I always love when you make a vlog when you go to a book store.

[@aprilskylynn]

Those Elsie Silver book covers are GORGEOUS!!! 💜💜💜💜

[@alexaraye]

I agree 🤭

[@jessicasheridan7]

NEVER NEVER IS SO GOOD!! I read it a couple months ago and found it to be so unique, interesting and just a cute read in my opinion. definitely very different from her other books

[@alexaraye]

Yay! I’m excited to try it out!

[@jessicajohnson1802]

Another great video from Alexa!!! Just made my whole Sunday night and a book shopping vlog no less!!! The best Sunday night has just begun. Watching Alexa and reading Magnolia Parks. Doesn’t get better than this.

[@alexaraye]

Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🥰💖💖💖

[@elisereadsandwrites]

I need to do this in San Antonio! Independent book stores are so fun and creative 😊

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Yay for new book shopping video! 🎉📚

[@etherealesmeralda]

i love book shopping and watching your book shopping's videos. ♡

[@alexaraye]

Thank you so much 🥹

[@sanjanashenoy]

Hey Alexa! U inspired me to read the shatter me series. It was on my tbr but listening to ur reviews on recent vids... i finally read it... nd omg i finisht it within like a week considering i had college till the evening. It is so amazingg i loveddd that boookkk... Thanks Alexa

[@alexaraye]

Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 🥰

[@sahana6221]

Omg! I just recently discovered your Chanel, and im already addicted! You are so cute and so so pretty! I love your videos! Also, the aesthetic of your videos is so pleasing to watch! Keep up the good work!!! Lots of love 💕

[@alexaraye]

Thank you so much 🥹 I’m so glad you’re here!! 💖

[@joanafernandes9296]

i love your vibe so much, im the happiest when you post :') ily also i LOOOOOVE bookstore vlogs, ugh the vibe >>>>> luv from portugal x

[@alexaraye]

You’re the sweetest 🥹 thank you so so much lovey 🥰

[@lilliewyant4086]

I always love your videos. You are so enjoyable. This was an outstanding visit to the bookstores. Thank you for sharing. I love your channel.

[@alexaraye]

Yay!! I’m so glad you liked it. Thank you 🥰

[@kidcaster8051]

So excited for this video!

[@alexaraye]

Yay!! I’m so glad you’re here 🥰

[@soujath4184]

Love your videos soo muchh❤

[@drdreea]

I loved sorcery of thorns!!! also such a great vid, love independent book stores ♥️♥️

[@alexaraye]

Thank you!!

[@aubreylynnmatt]

The way I was hoping that first one was firefly lane!! I loved that book, the ending tore my heart apart

[@alexaraye]

Omg 🤭🤭

[@tws8383]

These bookstore vlogs are my therapy

[@alexaraye]

Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@l0v33rx]

AHHHHH YAY BOOK SHOPPING W/ ALEXA AGAINNN

[@alexaraye]

YAYYYY 🥰🥰🥰

[@luvmiyax]

Hi Alexa! I seriously love your videos 😭💗

[@alexaraye]

Thank you so much 😭💖💖💖

[@HeidiCampuzano-ln2mt]

Yesss I love these kinds of vids!!!! ❤ you just made my day thank you so much😊

[@alexaraye]

Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

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[@hannahrandall4542]

Love these kind of videos and independent book stores ❤️❤️

[@alexaraye]

I’m so glad!! 🥰

[@marilynsutherland5079]

I’ve read wife upstairs it’s good. Thanks for taking us book shopping. I love that store at mall how cool. I wish we had more stores around here to go to.

[@alexaraye]

Yesss! I was so surprised at how much fun I had doing this! Will definitely shop independent bookstores more in the future!

[@jenntruong6023]

I just got that "The Girls" book at my favorite used bookstore just recently!

[@EmmyMW]

Love your bookstore vlogs🥰 And indie stores FTW! Ive only heard great things about Sorcery of Thorns so I can’t wait for ur review😊

[@alexaraye]

Yes!! Thank you so much 🥰

[@areejramzanxx]

this video was actually so cute!!! I enjoyed it!!

[@alexaraye]

Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@davidlawrence2015]

This was so much fun! Thank you for sharing your interesting day! 📚🫶

[@alexaraye]

Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

[@TwixXtz]

I already had a good day😭but you made it even better ❤️❤️❤️

[@alexaraye]

I’m so glad 😭💖

[@italiaadilene2895]

🤍🤍🤍 love you videos! Because of you I just ordered some Elsie Silver books

[@xantaldalmaudiaz1686]

I love this type of vídeos 😊 they are so cute and cozy❤️‍🩹🫶

[@alexaraye]

Yay!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@bookmama95]

Also I’ve heard amazing things about sorcery of thorns !

[@karamakarama5409]

Oh the native I used it before it’s really good I bought them at a target

[@sydlovesbookss8352]

Yay I love these kind of videos❤

[@alexaraye]

Yay!! I’m so glad 🥰

[@kaylarudolph6438]

Yay I’ve been missing your videos! 10 days is too long for me 🥹🤣

[@alexaraye]

Awww!! I know I’m so sorry 🥺

[@peytonforbes4440]

firefly lane is one of my 5 ⭐️ reads! it’s so good

[@alexaraye]

I’m soooo excited!! Everyone says it’s incredible

[@tracylynbeauty7927]

You guys in the bookstore was the cutest!

[@alexaraye]

Thank you 💖🥹

[@melbrown6058]

Always love your videos ❤❤

[@alexaraye]

Thank you so much 🥹

[@jennylynnharker0628]

Is love theoretically that good of a book. I swear every book related video I watch shows it

[@alexaraye]

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[@hibbakhan7]

such a comfy vid

[@alclarkson]

alexa uploaded stop everything immediately!!🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@alexaraye]

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[@maheeraburhan5294]

Love you! you are my favorite book girlie! Sending hugs

[@alexaraye]

You’re so kind, thank you!! 🥹

[@sereneadair4941]

Firefly lane is an all time favourite of mine.

[@alexaraye]

I can’t wait to read it ! Everyone keeps saying it’s soooo good

[@Annasbooktube]

Alexa has the best taste in books and has the best lifestyle for reading!!

[@alexaraye]

😭💖💖💖

[@Annasbooktube]

@@alexaraye OMGG thanks for replying you literally just made my year❤️

[@jamesontrickett]

I love your books shopping videos You should make a video ' thrifting books shopping

[@michellemp1626]

I was going to suggest the same thing. The majority of my books were thrifted. It's so much fun hitting up all sorts of thrift stores, garage sales, and little shopping sections within local libraries

[@alexaraye]

Love this idea!! Will definitely try it out!!

[@isna7810]

I'm new to your channel but I'm trying to watch every single video of yours because they're so much fun! I'm still in school, so my parents don't let me buy much books but still I think I might have read around 15 books atleast

[@lauraa1345]

I'm so glad that you found a lot of books, Alexa 🥰 I read Sorcery Of Thorns this year and it is sooo good! And the best thing is that it's a fantasy standalone 🎉 There's just a little novella you can read afterwards 🥰 can't wait to hear your opinion on this book❤

[@alexaraye]

Aw!! Yay!! I can’t wait 🤭

[@yoonseolee4200]

I also live in Buffalo, so this inspired me to visit these places!

[@alexaraye]

Yay!! I’m so glad 🥰

[@deleymolina3398]

Happy father's day for your dad! 💞

[@alexaraye]

Thank you, you too!! 💖

[@emanali1005]

Omg i love you alexa I'm obssesed your videos are the best as always pretty bestie❤

[@alexaraye]

Thank you so much 😭💖

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I'll never miss commenting on your videos I'll be always there for you❤

[@alexaraye]

You’re so sweet 🥹

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[@myad.5618]

You should definitely do a video going to half price books!! Also never never has been out for a couple years but it was recently published

[@alexaraye]

That’s so cool! I didn’t know that

[@michellemp1626]

I just finished reading Recipe For A Perfect Wife by Karma Brown - it was so good!! I'm currently reading The Writing Retreat.

[@alexaraye]

Oooooo

[@audreystewart4226]

love this!

[@alexaraye]

I’m so glad 🥰

[@shwetawason6260]

Exactly what I needed on a sick day

[@alexaraye]

🥹💖 I hope you feel better!!

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[@stewiegriffinfan1986]

Yes, indie bookstores are the best, better and cheaper than a normal B&N 📚🤩 Loved this vlog, so cute with all the happy vibes! Well done! 💕💜💗💕💜💗💕💜💗💕💜💗💕 I have a personally fun question for you. What's a romance book you read that reminds you of your zodiac sign?

[@meggypeggy1619]

Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah is my favorite book of all time, It is absolutely beautiful. I hope you read it and love it just as much as I do lol

[@alexaraye]

Aw yay!! I can’t wait 🤭

[@carelesskitten9475]

Yeah I knew it was gonna be it ends with us the SECOND I saw the wrapper combine Abuse and domestic violence with romance. I saw that and im like “ oh god “ 😂

[@alexaraye]

😂😂😂

[@_im__caffeine_]

Heyy.. Im new to ur channel and im lovin it ❤️ur vdos are too good Lots of love from India Love love 💙❤️

[@emanali1005]

It's going to be 100k soon yayyyy❤

[@alexaraye]

Hopefully!! 🥰🥰

[@emanali1005]

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[@katemurphy4985]

I live in Va and the closes book store for me is a 2nd and Charles and yesterday they had a buy two used get two free I spent over two hrs in the store, was supposed to be grocery shopping oops and got so many good books. They also had Allie Shante signing her book Living Legends so I had to pick it up and signed.. romance fantasy can't wait to read..love your videos 💖✌️

[@alexaraye]

That’s soooooo cool

[@kandyss9961]

Secretly yours by Tessa Bailey is sooo good. I couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to read unfortunately yours. 4.5/5⭐️

[@alexaraye]

I looooove Tessa Bailey’s writing!!

[@oumaimaaymane9873]

How does it feel to live my dream and being able to buy all these cool books 😭😭😭😭😭

[@alexaraye]

🥺🥺🥺

[@meganpitts]

ALABAMA SUMMER SERIES AND SMALL TOWN ROMANCE!!!!! sign this bama girl up

[@alexaraye]

YESSSS

[@BCBooks]

a book store in an old Hollister?!?! my life goal has been completed. XD

[@alexaraye]

Yessss!!

[@bettyboopfan43]

loved your video you and your husband are so cute together, take care .

[@alexaraye]

Thank you so much 🥹

[@101jhante]

The queen 👸

[@alexaraye]

🥹💖💖💖

[@lovesick4368]

The second I saw the third blind date with a book,I immediately knew

[@alexaraye]

😂😂😂

[@bookmama95]

Firefly lane is a Netflix show now!!!

[@alexaraye]

That’s so cool! I’ll have to check it out!

[@pxrplevvviia]

I love uuuuu my fav idol!

[@bookmama95]

Have you read a Court of Thorns and Roses or Trial of the Sun Queen - I’ve heard amazing things about those fantasy romances ❤

[@alexaraye]

Yessss I LOVE!

[@Sharanya09185]

your videos are so amazing!!! and your so pretty. Do you have any book recs for me? (im 13 and i like romance novels!!)

[@raqperalta]

hehe I guessed colleen hoover for the 1 woman 2 men book

[@alexaraye]

😂😂

[@sohini13ful]

i have 'it ends with us'!

[@alexaraye]

Love it!!

[@sohini13ful]

@@alexaraye gonna get more Colleen books!

[@evangelinepinto6503]

Yessss

[@alexaraye]

🥰🥰🥰

[@straverry_tae]

im currently in the car having my y/n main character moment and watching this video 🤞

[@alexaraye]

🥹🥹🥹

[@wiish_phl]

I love you❤❤❤

[@user-so4rb2nj1l]

It think ur the only booktuber that isn’t on a book buying ban

[@alexaraye]

😂😂

[@KhronicallyNostalgic]

Alexa is the reason I'm a reader

[@alexaraye]

🥹🥹🥹

[@pxrplevvviia]

I love you so much Alexa raye I like all your videos because I am also reading the book and good luck to you and I hope you comment here😁

[@aubreyweaver5162]

YAY

[@alexaraye]

🥰🥰🥰

[@ib4s_yt]

Hey Alexa! I just wanted to know if you've read 'Beach Read' by Emily Henry yet?since noticed it on your TBR in the 'TBR video for June'? Whats your rating for it?

[@alexaraye]

I’m going to pick it up soon!! 🤭

[@ib4s_yt]

@@alexaraye ohh kay. Actually im reading it and im only 10 chapters in and its SUPER boring! I dont think you should read it.I thought to ask you ur views and see how u think of it :))

[@chocolateoreo6489]

I hope you are doing well ❤

[@alexaraye]

You too lovey!! 💖

[@Lexibabe123]

i dont know if u read it before but if not you should try reading the if love series by ana huang

[@alexaraye]

I need to read that!!

[@JulEnglefaris]

I think Never Never by CH and TF, has been out for a long long time, like years. maybe they re-released it with new covers?

[@ivanaurrutiaduran1435]

ILYSM ❤️🫶🏼

[@alexaraye]

ilym 💖💖

[@amandab4056]

… is that old Hollister in the McKinley mall?

[@alexaraye]

Boulevard!!

[@Dianasvlogs.]

In which app do you edit ur videos?

[@alexaraye]

Final Cut Pro!