cozy reading vlog: I read my fav book of 2023 + decorating for the holidays!

[@CleaSelene]

Oversized glasses + turtleneck sweater - the blonde Velma vibes sure are strong in this one, I love it 😆🧡

[@Rachlemm]

Honestly watching you and Clay put up your tree made me feel more festive and want to get around and wrapping presents I’ve had saved for weeks lol

[@plushieangela]

Matilda's such a good helper

[@zephyr2167]

I can't begin to tell you how happy I am that you read this and loved it. It is one of my and my gf's absolute favorite books of all time and it pains us both how under-rated it is. Hopefully this means more people will pick it up and read it so it is given the attention it deserves!

[@seochangbinsarms]

I think I finally got out of my reading slump bc i started The Mask of Mirrors yesterday and I read 100 pages in a single day🙏🏻

[@Jodi9810]

OK, you convinced me - I just bought The Spear Cuts Through Water for my Kindle. I'm currently reading The Adventures of Amina al-Serafi and you didn't let me down on that enthusiastic recommendation. 😊 The twinkly white-lighted tree is beautiful!

[@monogarden]

Yes! I read this earlier this year and was just blown away. Easily my favorite book of the year. Literally the only negative thing I could say about it was that I really needed to be paying attention while reading, so couldn't read while tired or when I couldn't devote my full attention. But it was so worth sitting down and giving it the attention it deserved. Phenomenal and so creative. I was amazed how we could get just a sentence or two from some nameless character that would never be seen again and it would still hit so hard! Everyone was so fleshed out and so human. And the theater and description of the play and the actors, amazing. Ugh I want to read it again now!

[@derlis_whatever7033]

I just love when this season comes and you upload cozy vlogs decorating and reading it gets me in the spirit haha even though it's 106° in my side of the world

[@melanie6759]

No way, I just started The Spear Cuts Through Water! I picked it up on a whim and I’m loving it so much 🤗

[@PeruseProject]

ITS SO GOOD!!!

[@kiandrarodgers3436]

I was so jealous watching this, I read the Spear Cuts Through Water this year and really didn’t get along with it and I was heartbroken. I absolutely loved The Vanished Birds so I was highly highly anticipating his sophomore novel, and I couldn’t even say for sure what it was but I really struggled to get through it even though it’s something I should have adored. Happy to see it getting the love it plainly deserves!

[@heiditheowl2277]

Yessss! The Spear Cuts Through Water is one of my absolute favorite books of all time and you made me want to reread it IMMEDIATELY!

[@ShakiLis29]

That green cozy sweater looks cute and comfy! Wish it could be really cold here in Phoenix already so I can wear a sweater

[@alice951996]

you and Clay watching Lupin makes my french heart very happy 🥲

[@angelaholmes8888]

For Thanksgiving my family is cooking chicken tacos with taco seasoning and peach cobbler for dessert

[@nadinemedina6944]

I admire your consistency with these reading vlogs. Your vlogs have become a part of. my week!

[@LiteratureScienceAlliance]

I am so excited that you are loving this book! One of my faves of 2022 and I am so happy your channel is going to get more people to try out this unique gem 💜💜

[@djezmin_o]

Your description of The Spear reminds me so much of Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James. Anyone here who has read both? Anyway, that series is one of my favourites, so I’m definitely getting The Spear and reading it… maybe my first book of 2024?

[@Grimtide17]

That green jumper you had on is beautiful! Also I love the spear SO SO MUCH

[@Betwixxt]

can I petition for you to include recipes you make in the videos in the comments? That pasta looks so good!!!

[@huda9445]

Can you do a “what I eat in a week” vid? Love the cooking parts in your vids

[@jessicateixeira4550]

Love the overall fit! I’ve been feeling vintage sweater vests and my hubby doesn’t always get it. But Ik when I feel like a movie extra it’s a vibe

[@kellyreadingbooks]

Awww I love this vlog. Your very first holiday season married hits different. Enjoy the season!

[@bearllande]

i just finished reading the vanished birds by the same author and it was great! so i got his other book the spear cuts through water. thanks for the review!

[@PeruseProject]

I'm def gonna pick that up soon!

[@francescakyanda9182]

Oh that book was a banger ✨

[@erinbrooks6463]

Spear is my fave of the year as well! It is such a stunning read, I love the narrative structure and the story itself is amazing ❤

[@chennyhan1242]

I love ur vids so much :] they make me feel so cozy

[@PistachioGold]

Mathilda living on the edge😂😂😂 love the cozy vibes ❤❤

[@jannekewade-dejong2773]

Drinking my peppermint mocha while watching you and Clay put up your Christmas tree was the perfect combo

[@FabledFajar]

I’m new to you’re channel and just wanted to say you’re so eloquent! I love hearing you speak and describe things lol

[@tragic_comic2189]

It will be the next book I listen to on Audible once my credit comes in!!! I already added it to my wish list. I cannot wait!

[@catsandbats77]

That pasta looks absolutely amazing! 😍 I am definitely intrigued by this book. Side note: daylight savings is actually in the spring and summer, so daylight savings ends when the clocks turn back.

[@BeeBaldwin]

Your tree is so pretty! 🎄

[@finishthechapter]

I changed out my glasses last week for a more winter/cozy feeling frame HAHA i needed tortoiseshell!!!

[@suzannemoore404]

I added with a blue heart (the highest category) on my tbr!

[@ReadingNymph]

Now I NEED to get The Spear that Cuts Through Water, it sounds amazing That pasta dish looked soo good

[@judycarrasco74]

I've had The Spear Cuts Through Water on my TBR forever. Will have to move it up!

[@lisabrooks178]

this was an especially cozy and festive reading vlog! i loooooove your fall/winter sweaters and overall style 😍😍😍

[@emr2220]

especially as i get older, the post 4pm latte decision struggle is so real

[@ToddsBookTube91]

Happy Holidays! 🌲🌲

[@francescakyanda9182]

I really would like to read this book but it’s so thick and my semester is putting me through it 😭 I loved the author’s other book so I’m watching this vlog to get hyped

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Omg the pasta looks delicious

[@rasatamulione5151]

MAy I suggest as book of the year contender Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang

[@rachelburke7969]

What is your holiday playlist for this video? Love the songs!

[@anitanneshpm]

I’m curious, based on the narrative complexity of the book, would you say that this book would be difficult to read as an audiobook?

[@Brischrie]

I LOVED this book! It was amazing and I've never read anything like it.

[@anitahohl]

When you're sitting on the couch, over your right shoulder is a series, yellow, green, blue, red - I recognize it, but can't be think what it is and it's driving me crazy, LOL... What is it? (I've just ordered the Spear Cuts Through Water, lol)

[@Aname04]

Do you maybe mean The Mirror Visitor series by Christelle Dabos?

[@johnsparegrave5996]

OMG I'm French and I heard "Lapine" and recognized "lupin" lol.

[@BirgitHaeupl]

📚❤️

[@oksurejamie]

which of Molly's books was that recipe in?? It looked great!

[@PeruseProject]

Her newest cookbook!

[@annacopeland6733]

Can you please link the pasta recipe?

[@feylights166]

"They deserve rest". That fate makes me nervous for their fate lol.

[@CityGirlWriter]

🔱🌊🖤📖

[@priyankathadani1054]

First! ❤

[@The7cristina]

Nice Christmas tree