cozy reading vlog ☁️✨ reading + annotating, book shopping & decorating my reading journal 🖋️

[@olievra]

I'm not sure how to explain this, but your videos feel like having warm tea and a delicious pastry while reading a good book. It's so cozy and heartwarming! Definitely my comfort yt channel ❤

[@cupsandthoughts]

this is the cutest compliment ever, thank you so very much!! 😭🤍☕️🥐

[@suespiers9943]

I so agree ❤

[@Jsarmy87124]

It would be perfect without the music imo

[@ink3539]

Yes. YES. I couldn't find the words but you coined it !

[@centzon]

Ahhhh, checking KZbin first thing in the morning (at least in my time zone) to find you’ve uploaded a new video is such a treat. I think you’ve reignited my love for hojicha…I used to drink it all the time, and now I’m reminded of how good it is. The perfect accompaniment to a good book! Thank you for the cozy vlog. 🥰🥰🥰

[@cupsandthoughts]

oh thank you for the support!! 🥰🥰 i’m not sure what started the obsession but it sure is amazing! i’m glad you’ve rediscovered your love for it ☕️✨ i totally agree it’s the perfect drink for a cozy read 😍 thank YOU for the support 🥹🥹

[@rebeccaashley8272]

Your videos are always warm, cozy and beautiful 😍. It always inspired me to read more books 📚 ❤❤

[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you so much for the sweet words! i’m so very happy to hear that 🥰🤍

[@ink-stained_realms]

Thank you so much for putting in so much effort in making these beautiful, cozy videos for us!! 🧡📚 I‘m currently 2/3 in Emily Wilde and I‘m loving it sooo much!! 😍 Definitely a new favorite of mine as well! 📖 And I could watch you annotating books for hours, and annotate along. So cozy! 🤗 Have a lovely day, much love from Austria! 🌸

[@cupsandthoughts]

i’m very happy to continue creating cozy videos 🥰🤍 sooo glad you’re enjoying emily wilde 🥹 thank you so so much for the amazing support 😭✨

[@nihalmustafazada]

What is the program name ?(for read books) Thanks for this beautiful, relaxing,warm videoo❤️‍🩹🫠

[@Parvendh]

Is it possible to read 350 pages in a hour I feel so relieved in seeing your videos as I had a lot of stressful day ❤

[@cupsandthoughts]

that’s the ebook version so 350 pages was around 150 physical pages, which is still a lot but yes i was reading it veryyy quickly! 😂 i’m so glad you felt calmer after watching! 🥰🥰

[@Parvendh]

@@cupsandthoughts I would have not even crossed 50 phy pages😅...are you still taking order if yes how to order I'm from India

[@mauve-moon]

기다렸어요🥹🥹🥹

[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you for the support!! 🥰

[@mauve-moon]

@@cupsandthoughts I'm so happy that you answered😭😭😭

[@pauliree]

I love watching annotating and I love the idea of it, but I just can’t bring myself to deface a book 😢

[@bluepotato5795]

It physically pains me to watch someone write with pen and highlighters on a book..I just can't xd

[@cupsandthoughts]

totally understandable 😊

[@Sunn-y4t]

😂😂 righttt

[@meliassadi]

Then don’t watch… she paid for the book so she can do whatever she wants with it. I personally love annotating my books!

[@kingtoph86]

Yesss I would love to watch a longer timelapse of you annotating! It’s my favorite part of your videos

[@cupsandthoughts]

ahhh that’s great to hear!! will definitely do more of them in my future vids 🥰

[@Blood_lotus-sl4co]

my hope for humanity has been restored

[@cupsandthoughts]

☺️🤍🤍

[@ink-stained_realms]

😂 best comment, haha!

[@Rose-bo9cx]

And isreal make me believe that humanity is lost Free Palestine

[@catlin3949]

@@Rose-bo9cx free palestine 🍉

[@Rose-bo9cx]

@@catlin3949 thanks bro

[@nuzhatchowdhury5385]

I love your annotating, and journaling montages, it’s like eye candy, I can just watch hours and hours of it. Thank you for giving us an insight into your rational, I am always looking for new ways to actively read, so I don’t fall into a book slump. ❤️

[@cupsandthoughts]

oh i’m so happy to hear that! thank you so much 🥰🤍 it’s my pleasure, i’m glad you can appreciate it :)

[@alessandrac7573]

Wow i just stumbled across this and watched it bwfore bed. Not only am I totally relaxed from all these cozy vibes, but you have inspired me to start my own reading journal and get me out of my recent journaling slump. THANK YOU❤

[@rhirhi4172]

Yesss me too!

[@cosmic_panda25]

How to get out of the reading slump while working full time? I come home and all i can do is sleep. Haven’t touched a book in a while sadly.

[@dawnnicholson9675]

I knew you wouldn't let us down Cath..✨ Really needed a Cups and Thoughts video this Easter weekend.. Love this so much.. ✨💜

[@cupsandthoughts]

the long weekend isn’t complete without a long video ☺️ i’m glad you like it! 🤍🤍

[@sarabreugelmans4859]

A thirty minute video? What a treat! Thank you so much, Cath, for continuing to make lovely videos like these. They're perfect to watch in the evenings, especially after difficult and painful days

[@cupsandthoughts]

it is my absolute pleasure, sara!! 🥰 thanks for the amazing support as always 🥹 i’m glad they’ve been helpful! sending you lots of love and an amazing month ahead 🤍

[@beczo0]

Hi 👋 where do you get those amazing boxed stickers from?! ❤

[@moumitan09]

Your videos are so peaceful!! They are therapeutic. Though I personally don't like annotating my books but seeing you do it is so calming. Love your videos♥

[@cupsandthoughts]

aww you’re so kind! thank you so much!! 🥹🤍

[@krisharaart]

Cath! I just purchased Mr. Penn highlighters, pens and the tabs on your Amazon shop. I’m so excited! The book I’m going to be annotating is a gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. Thank you for the examples and encouragement!

[@Animekoji123]

Yeah!!! We enjoy seeing you annotating your books and i love the way you do them whe i first watched your videos i didn't had the courage to write on my books but now i have started to annotate a little bit and also write my thoughts though i like simple annotations like yours ❤ And the hooky review you wrote on your journal was beautiful Emily's wilde was gorgeous and like you said yellow face was not your favourite but still you love it 😊 LOOKING FORWARD TO RECOMMEND YOU MORE BEAUTIFUL GRAPHIC NOVELS ❤❤❤❤❤ And thanks a lot to response on our comments 🤧

[@cupsandthoughts]

ahh i’m so happy to hear that 🥰🥰 i’ll definitely do more in the future :) so glad you’re enjoying annotating! thank you for the kind words 🥹 i’m always happy to recommend more graphic novels in the future if i come across any 😍✨✨

[@nicholewade8233]

Do you annotate just for fun or do you do this as a side business? Just curious! :) Also, what types of pens/hilighters do you use? Those are great!

[@WendysInspiredReads]

Okay you’ve convinced me to read this book. It’s been on my shelves for a bit 😊 encyclopedia of faeries.

[@cablenelsonbabygrandpiano842]

Very nice and beautiful ❤️ 😍 🤩 👌 Thank you ❤️ Subscribed! New friend ❤️ 🧡

[@forestwilde9882]

Heya Cath! I was wondering where you got that clear sticker book you mentioned around 10:22 ?? (and if you have any other journaling doo-dad recommendations. I'm always looking for more embellishments)

[@AshaOutlawjedi]

Can you explain your process/why you annotate and what you’re annotating. I have never seen anyone do this and now I have so many questions. Nothing negative, it’s really cool!

[@ashenemblem]

Hello! I truly enjoyed this video! It brought me all the warm fuzzies

[@plainjane311]

Just happened upon this video. Love it! Will follow and continue watch. Very inspiring!

[@StickyFrogStudio]

I didn't know people did this with just... general books.... I really like the muted highlighters, i just learned pastel and soft highlighters existed. I really wish I had some when I was in school because I was never able to take proper notes with the super bright ones. they hurt my eyes too much.

[@confessionofabookdragon]

First video! I love this! Nice change of pace then my normal video lol in a good way. I loved Emily Wilde last year. I need to read the sequel. I also just got A Tempest Tea from the library so I can join in the book club if that’s okay. I love this journal you are doing! So beautiful! I want to try but afraid I don’t have the artistic ability lol. Plus I love the fairy stickers

[@avalonkerr8332]

Love the annotations and watching the process! I do something similar; but watching different ideas inspiring:)

[@amyofhearthridge]

Your annotating is sooo peaceful to me. 🍄😌 I’m sorry you’re feeling burnt out. 😓 all those book covers are lovely! I think it’s so fun and interesting that your seasons are opposite. We are easing into to spring here in Wisconsin. It’s still pretty cold, though!

[@cupsandthoughts]

thanks amy!!! 🥹🤍 i’m glad to hear that! burn outs come and go so totally normal! hoping for a more relaxing april hehe 🥰 definitely, i’m the same in perth where our mornings are getting chilly but afternoons are still warm 😮‍💨 hopefully spring will come around sooner for you! 🌷

[@asdisskagen6487]

Oh my goodness I can get my craft hoarding fix through watching your videos HAHAHAHAHA! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@monieksvideos]

I would love to make a reading journal, but where do I find pictures of the covers?

[@jessicajordan680]

Perfect start to my Monday :) Seeing your thought process and choices for your planner and reading journal is soothing and makes me itch for my own supplies! (sadly in storage...somewhere...😅) I don't much care to watch the annotating if there's a lot of it but your captions and reading your thoughts on the books is always appreciated 🩵 I just fast forward 😄 can we get a garden update next video? 😮🌱🌻

[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you for the continued support!! 😭🤍🤍 i’m glad you liked the planner decorating process hehe 🥰 that’s good to hear! :) i’m hoping to sow some seeds this week so hopefully there will be some content there! it’s been a loooong summer, and i’ve just been waiting for autumn to come back before planting my cool crops 🍂☁️

[@jessicajordan680]

I am wiggling in my seat with anticipation! I just set up my summer garden and plan on doing tomatoes, peppers, beans, peas, potatoes, squash, pumpkins, melons and flowers, of course!

[@wendyhoward2699]

I love your annotating. How do you decide what to highlight or put a tag on? Many blessings.

[@ASmurf100]

Such a lovely vlog Cath, I loved how long and cozy it was from start to finish! I love your annotating sections so please keep them as long as you want. Lots of inspiring reads and journal inspo, can't wait to decorate my own journal 🥰💞💞

[@cupsandthoughts]

awww thank you so much! and i’m so happy to hear that 🥰🥰 glad you could gather some inspiration! 🥹🤍

[@Jadefox-ev7qy]

I’ve just discovered your beautiful channel. So relaxing , so satisfying. OMG , seriously, I think I’ve found a new form of therapy, Thank you.

[@aaw14]

Your cat is beautiful. Where did you get the clear sticker autumn book with the owl in the front from?

[@cupsandthoughts]

he’s a stunner!! :) that sticker book is from journalsay! here’s the link to it: www.journalsay.com/products/journalsay-20-sheets-vintage-art-pet-waterproof-stationery-sticker-diy-journal

[@aaw14]

@@cupsandthoughts Thank you.

[@juliajiukoski4573]

OMG, I just found this channel and it's absolutely amazing! I love reading books. I started a new book today, and your channel has inspired me to read more every day!

[@julialovesgfriend]

i know you got burnt out but some of my best times in march were watching your videos, feeling cozy and inspired and then spending the rest of the day romanticizing life and reading/journaling! plus i got some new books bc of your videos too! thank you for your effort and hard work, i really enjoy your videos and your opinions on the books you read! also, i looked up one of the books you showed in this video (where the dark stands still) and the reviews said it was like howl’s moving castle so it’s in my list now!

[@cupsandthoughts]

oh that makes me so incredibly happy, thank you so much 🥹 i’m glad the videos gave you some inspiration reading recommendetions 🥰🤍🤍 that’s so wonderful!! i’ll need to look it up now too hehe 😍

[@mckenzieryan389]

OMG girlllll I literally just finished Emily's Encyclopedia of Faeries and I don't think I have ever cherished a book so much! I also had so so much fun annotating it while I read and funny enough we had marked many of the same sections, hehe. Wendell and Em are just too cute ahhhh they make my heart melt just love to hear that another human loves this book as much as I did :) and that we had a similar experience while following Emily and Bambleby's adventures through Ljosland. I want to visit!! and meet Aud and try Poe's amazing bread!! I also didn't know that Katherine Ardern's new novel was release either!! Her Winternight Trilogy with Vasaya is one of my absolute favorites

[@SunshineAsmr18]

This so cozy :) Thanks for a slice of happiness to my dull life 💕🌻Will visit here often!

[@angelgirl976]

Love a good Dymocks visit. I work in Sydney CBD and the George St Dymocks is a regular visit for me. I don't always shop but being surrounded by books is just so calming. Bonus as Abbys's Bookstore is nearby on York St.

[@Jinxofthedesert]

Another wonderful video! I, for one, love your annotating sections. Makes me excited to go read and they're incredibly relaxing to me. The book covers shown were so pretty at the store too! The warm hands of ghosts was cool to see as I have a different version. Always fun to see the differences between covers. Anyway, thank you for another video I can relax to. You've basically become my comfort channel that I go to in order to wind down and I thank you for all your uploads! ❤ Edit: also, your reading journal and spreads are so beautiful!

[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you so much! that’s so good to hear, i love making them and will continue to do so :) hehe i’m always attracted by pretty books in the store! i was soo tempted to get The Warm Hands of Ghosts… maybe when the weather has really cooled down 🍂 i’m so happy that you can wind down with my videos :’) thank you sooo much for the love 😭✨

[@joyfultracey3348]

I loved loved loved Emily wildes series!! I couldn’t wait till I got second book!! Oh I just love the characters. I laughed soo much!

[@zekymmer]

Found your channel last night before bed and you love doing a lot of things I love doing! Tea and books! I also do a memory Commit 30 planner, so enjoyed watching your reading journal creation! I’m not usually a fantasy reader, more historical fiction, but I read the descriptions of the 3 Emily Wilde books and they sound utterly amazing! I’ve never tried Matcha either. Thanks for introducing me to a few new things to try! Enjoy your day!

[@measteee]

This is way too cozy I can’t 🙊💞

[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you so much! 🥹🤍🤍

[@AkbarAli-ud9km]

Wow, you feel the exact same as me (a messy but organised desk ) you have a massive collection of washi tapes love your videos

[@cupsandthoughts]

haha always! 🥰 thank you so much! i love my washi collection hehe 🤍

[@ChantelleArts]

your journal looks so pretty 🥰🥰

[@cupsandthoughts]

ahh thank youuu 🥹

[@theresachucle5362]

Thank you for sharing your videos with us they are so relaxing have a wonderful day 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

[@cupsandthoughts]

it's my pleasure!! thank you for enjoying them! 🥰

[@dawnnicholson9675]

Yes..Love watching the time lapses.. So satisfying to watch.. 😊

[@cupsandthoughts]

i’m so glad!! will definitely do more in the future 🥰

[@ShandiniWickramathilake]

I think there are extra findings/detais which I couldn't noticed earlier.....👋🌸🌸🌸🌸🌹💐💐💐.

[@r.m.riloveu]

I was having a bad day but 30 minute of your vid is like heaven to me ❤

[@cupsandthoughts]

sorry to hear you were having a bad day :( i hope you get some much needed rest! i’m glad the video has helped 🤍

[@angiatrocker]

What a dreamy vlog!

[@SpicyStories9]

I love the whole aesthetic of your channel ❤❤💖💖❤❤💖💖 stay 𝖓𝖎𝖈𝖊𝖊...stay 𝖘𝖕𝖎𝖈𝖊𝖊.. -𝕾𝖕𝖎𝖈𝖊𝖊 𝕾𝖙𝖔𝖗𝖎𝖊𝖘 🌶🌶🌶

[@jacquelinestauffer5796]

I'm just getting into annotating my books, so I definitely enjoy watching your annotating process. I especially enjoy the little details like when you select the highlighters you are going to use. Do you color code your highlighters? I could tell you were using grey for the male character and coral for the female character, but then you alternated other shades within those color families. It made me wonder if the different shades had different meanings or if you used the different shades to add variety to the page. It was beautiful. I can't even imagine combining annotating from my e-reader. That just blows my mind. I have the same book, but I haven't read it yet. I like the edition you have better than the US version I have. I think the cover is so much prettier on your copy. Thank you so much for your content❣

[@thecoffeeshopdweller]

I love love love watching you annotate! I could honestly watch an hours long video of you doing just that and read/annotate right along with you. 🥰

[@cupsandthoughts]

ahhh thank you!! that’s so good to hear 🥹🤍🤍

[@suespiers9943]

I could watch an hour top, sooooo relaxing. Now I am annotating everything 😊❤

[@sandiiblack80]

Such a cozy and beautiful vlog. Thank you for sharing.❤️❤️

[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you for the love!!! 🥹🥹🤍

[@Yuji4543]

Tú vídeo me ha recomendado a pinteres, simplemente tan curador, que no puedo dejar de mirar. La verdad es que probablemente yo no podría parar la lectura paaa hacer lo que tú haces, me desesperaría, pero no estaría mal intentar, así disfrutaría aún más la lectura.

[@suzannethartman]

I love your videos so much thank you for sharing the way you do.🦋 There was a clip of an autumn, grayish brown scene with pheasants and leaves blowing but I don’t think that’s from Arietty and I was wondering if you could share what that is from ? 🦋🙂🌷

[@UrbanOasis-ll9pi]

Your video makes me feel like I've been to another world. It's been a lot of inspiration. Thanks❤

[@aguedafescuca]

Love your scrapbooking style :)

[@manda_panda]

Your videos inspire me to get into touch with my inner creativity and imagination along with reminders to take life slower. This one was especially calming. Thank you 🤗💕

[@amyofhearthridge]

I saved TWO videos from you for my treat today! 😅♥️🌿🌷☕️

[@cupsandthoughts]

you’re sooo sweet!! your support means the world to me 🥹🥹🤍🤍

[@phoebe-annedwards8146]

Just came across your videos. Love love love your stuff and I am a bit envious but that’s okay. Loving the entire vibes of your vid’s!

[@tracycavallucci5367]

This is my favorite video, I love your life... Blessings upon you dear

[@jennifermanian1420]

If I had to highlight and mark pages, i wouldnt enjoy reading the book. It would feel like im back in college. I would feel like i had a paper to hand in.

[@ΕφηΦλωρου-ε5φ]

Interesting..i love books the same...βιβλιοφαγος..😉

[@lauras4472]

Where are your little books of stickers from? The ones you have in the cute bag? Adorable!

[@enjoy_little_moments]

Hi! Do you use something, so there is no breathing sound on the audio? I can’t get rid of this on my videos 😔

[@blumerlredpilledgirl8958]

I want to join the book club. I’ll check it out. It didn’t send me a code so I’m not sure if it’s working.

[@allthingsstationery5276]

What was that clear sticker book you have? Where did you get it? This video is so soothing.

[@NotValkTCG]

Please please please do long annotating timelapses! Maybe even annotating livestreams??

[@nevleakhena7252]

Finally, I found my handwriting person❤

[@pollys6192]

Dearest Cath (your fellow journal friend here) I have a copy of Eliizabeth Arden's book that I bought as soon as it came out in the UK (I always order my books at Blackwell's or at world of books) and my question is, shall I keep it until we can read it together with the rest of our friends? I have hopes although I know it's not winning the poll, perhaps next poll? I really really REALLY want to read it with you all. I won't be reading Olivia Alltwater's with you because I have a friend who has a publishing house and they are currently translating that book into Spanish, I want to support my friend and her little publishing business so I'm waiting for it to come out in Spain. I know that you understand. That's why I was hoping to read Arden's book.

[@cupsandthoughts]

dearest paula, it’s great to hear from you! so glad you got a copy of Warm Hands of Ghosts 😍 i agree that i think Half a Soul will be May’s pick, so i think i will add Warm Hands of Ghosts to the poll closer to October maybe. of course feel free to read it first if you don’t wish to wait 🥰 we’d be so happy for you to share your thoughts with us! i love the support you’re giving your friend! no worries, you can join us on other months 🤍🤍 thanks for the lovely support as always 🥹

[@trazeyjo974]

hello! is annotating part of your job? or just something you do for yourself?

[@blumerlredpilledgirl8958]

I love annotating myself. I really enjoy going through this with you.

[@wendyhoward2699]

I love to see you annotate. I just wish I knew how to do it. Blessings.

[@velvetrosenevermind]

Love the feeling of warmth and cozy vibes from all your videos!

[@blumerlredpilledgirl8958]

I used to be that organized lol I don’t know what happened.

[@Jsarmy87124]

I hope its friction pencil and highlighters too they are erasable

[@salmaramirez4578]

Where do you get your book recs from? I always see you reading books that aren’t that popular but seem very interesting 😅

[@cupsandthoughts]

mostly instagram! i don’t go to tiktok for book recs as they’re very saturated 😅 but also booktubers are great sources for book recs! 🥰

[@nihalmustafazada]

I found you now but my mind it should 24:29 be earlier❤❤

[@sweetcinnamoncottage7942]

Hello 😊 Lovely as always. I purchased my Emily Wilde books from Big W. Take Care 🍄🌿

[@cupsandthoughts]

aww thank you! i'll keep that in mind when getting the sequel :)

[@sunshine-yc2ut]

I couldn't get my hands on the first book, but I've found the sequel in Big W for 16$

[@cupsandthoughts]

the first book was so hard to find 😭😭 good to know the sequel is available in big w!! :)

[@vashtinayagar1325]

I just read I Hope this doesn’t find you and it’s amazing! It’s such a wholesome book and I think if you’re an academic you’ll definitely relate with the characters on some level. The romance was also such a nice change of pace and reminded me a lot of Lara Jean and Peter from To All the boys I’ve Loved before. I hope you enjoy it❤

[@cupsandthoughts]

i'm sooo glad you enjoyed it too! i definitely related to it so much, especially sadie's toxic productivity + people pleasing traits :') yes i agree! the romance was very cute and wholesome. i loved the book 💖💖

[@tantoporleer]

You read super quickly😮

[@stuffcelinedoes]

i could watch your videos all day long they're so cozy and relaxing 🤎🤎

[@cupsandthoughts]

aww thank you celine!! i loveee your videos too :))

[@stuffcelinedoes]

@@cupsandthoughts omg thank you so much it means the world 🥹🫶🤎

[@Naturellebooks]

Love these videos! You totally need the crimson moth!!

[@katsch_0724]

Watching your videos is soo comforting to me.. sending love!!

[@adriannaamato9833]

Where do u get that beautiful stationary?

[@ameliasamson3551]

wait where are you from?? Perth Ontario??

[@НатальяЗагайнова-п8ю]

Ой, ой, ой. Ну как же так можно писать и чиркать в книге???

[@nagaakil844]

2:51 where to get this Toronto bookmark?

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

nice, peaceful video 🙂

[@ASobande]

Came across this by accident but I loved it. And you write and highlight in your book as much as you desire. 😊

[@cupsandthoughts]

hello and welcome!! aww thank you so much!! 🥰🥰

[@ElaineHowlin]

Such a beautiful and relaxing vlog ♥️

[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you so much 🥰✨

[@mathildecogny9790]

thank you so much for another amazing video! I only realised now that it is autumn for you while it's spring here XD

[@cupsandthoughts]

it’s my pleasure!! 🥰 hehe that’s right! 🍂☁️

[@annemadison7258]

Love this video ❤

[@penpalwithsteph]

Such a lovely video 💛💛

[@laruz2012]

Saludos desde México, sufro de ansiedad y justo hoy tuve una crisis, pero ver tu video me reconfortó y calmó mi mente

[@cupsandthoughts]

hello from australia! i’m so happy the video helped you in some way :) sending you lots of love!