dm’ing my friendships and buying them books | book week day 4

[@Bonnets_and_books]

This is so sweet and genuine. You are the embodiment of “if I eat, we all eat”, and I love that energy so much!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Forever and always!! If I’m winning, we’re ALL winning!!

[@kenishah.2041]

You're the sweetest 🥹🥰​@@ShawnaciSchroeder

[@chocolateoreo6489]

Your real!!

[@trudyjohns5150]

You are one of the sweetest ladies that I know of. Your soul is so kind and generous. You, always, think of others, and make people so happy!!!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you!!! I love spreading kindness all around! I feel like we all need it 🥹🫶🏽

[@Mayareads_]

Hi I’m ✨Maya✨ I’ve been sitting on this for a couple of days now and I’m still at a loss for words. I’ve watched Alex rave about you in the videos and now I completely understand. To see how I was picked blows me away. I’m the 10th/last person (As if I just had to be picked). You’re just spreading love having fun probably not thinking much of it but God knew how I would receive it and opened my eyes. You saw how skeptical I was. It’s more than just a gift card to me. It’s crazy how I’m a nurse and I’m often criticized for being so sweet and too nice. (🙄Nursing has drained me😩) So when I saw the very moment that you sent me the message and I know that in that moment I’m headed to work - When I said it made my day IT MADE MY DAY! 💖 It’s so refreshing to see kindness given without fear. Your kindness is a reminder to me to continue to be sweet and not afraid. It’s a blessing! It’s my prayer that God continues to bless you. I pray a protection over you/your heart because YOU ARE A LIGHT! Thank You So Much! SN: My last trip to B&N , The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah was one that I put back sooo now I can go back and get it! 💗💞 I’m thinking about ACOTAR to try out fantasy - I think this is my chance. Haha!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

So so so glad this could make your day!! 🥹🥹🥹 & you’re a nurse too?! You deserve all the love!! That’s such a tough job. Appreciate you and your heart!!

[@_lorie]

You are so kind. So far you are the only booktuber who gives back to the community whether it's donating books to Free Little Library or buying books for your subscribers.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I try my best! Books are such a magical and fun way to escape! I want everyone to feel that same joy 🥹🫶🏽

[@kenishah.2041]

​@@ShawnaciSchroedercan we have more of YOU in this world 🥹

[@ivystrong7203]

That was so nice & generous. If you don't feel like trying other genres, outside of challenges, don't. You'll know when it's time. I'm a senior citizen reader of many, many, many years and it's harder to surprise me. So, I tried a new genre and loved it. But, it took years.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

So true! I can definitely see myself changing what I love over the next few years! There are so many great books out there

[@heyy_von]

Such an awesome thing you are doing🫶🏾and YES lol you do respond to Dms (well atleast mines🤷🏽‍♀️😂) so thanks for taking that time

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

You’re so welcome!!

[@trensshawndy9595]

Awww this is such a beautiful idea❤. Kindness speaks volumes. You're truly light in this world. Your dad shines through you. Dont change that kindness about you. I'm on an Instagram break. But maybe in the future can catch one of these giveaways. Theres a blessing in being a blessing. Love this part of the world on your channel. Just nice and cozy , like warm baked cookies fresh out of the oven of kindness. Oh starting tomorrow. I'm challenging mysrlf to read 20 minutes s day, and not pick up my phone 📱❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@allysherangol4858]

One of the things that I absolutely love that you do is how you actually reach out and reply back to others and that is truly sweet of you, it definitely makes my day. 😊 I remember I dm'd a makeup artist years ago saying how i enjoy watching their makeup tutorials, but they also never replied back as well which I do find that wild.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Chatting with friendships is truly one of my favorite things!! I really try to answer every message because building community here is truly the most important thing to me!

[@allysherangol4858]

@ShawnaciSchroeder aweeeee and that is beautiful 🥰

[@tonisha9385]

That such a kindness you don’t see. That’s amazing 🤩

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you 🥹🥹

[@itstiahra]

you’re such a kind soul Shawnaci! so happy to be your friendship!! ❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you thank you!!

[@ashleyoliver]

This was such a sweet wholesome video! I love your channel because you make this such a fun and positive place. Thanks for sharing your light and kindness with us!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

You are so welcome!

[@rebeccamettert]

❤I know I mainly watch you and Alex. You are both my favorite to watch on KZbin. I always enjoy your content and bookish recommendations . Both you and Alex are both down to earth amd so fun, you both always make my day. 😊Happy Reading. What a beautiful 😍 and thoughtful idea. ❤️

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Yay! Thank you!

[@renisha_th]

This is the sweetest video yet, I love what you do for the community.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you so much!

[@youtubeaccountt100]

I appreciate the time you take to respond to us 🥺 I'm almost done with Fourth Wing and I remember you stressing there's not much romance. So I was surprised that's the main thing I'm enjoying about the book lol. I was expecting a lot of fantasy-ish plot. I just thought it was funny and interesting how differently people perceive books. I've also not read much romance, YET, so that's probably why it was a lot for me still.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

You’re so right! Perception is everything haha!

[@madiii428]

I loved this so much. You're always giving back in some kind of way. LOL, I don't know how you'll beat this book week if you do more.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

This has been such a fun week!!

[@latashamoore5007]

Awww, Shawnaci, you're amazing. Love the content always! Congrats to those who won. Happy shopping! Now I wanna make a trip to Barnes but Ima wait till it warms up some. 😊

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Barnes trips are so fun and cozy!! 🫶🏽😃

[@dianaisme]

I think it's so cool you answer dms! Other booktubers do aswell but not all

[@romana1995]

Loving the week of bookish content! You make my day whenever you post. Can I recommend a book? I know you’ve tried dipping your toe into fantasy, I think you should try The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. It’s about a foster home for magical children that’s on the verge of shutting down. It has aspects of found family and focuses on the message of “don’t judge a book by its cover”. It’s more of a cozy fantasy. I think it’s something you’d like a lot. Plus it’s a queer read! ❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Aww I love that! It sounds so good!

[@giovanna8681]

this is such a cute idea!! Really looking forward to watch this video :)

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Yay yay yay! 🥰

[@readingwithktn]

Genuinely the loveliest person on KZbin 😄

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you so much!!

[@michellepittman883]

Girl I love watching you and your bestie. You girls make me laugh ❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

We always have so much fun!

[@shywilliams8450]

This is so cute. I love this idea. Please never stop making videos 😅

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you!

[@mindysdiamondmoment]

That was very generous. The vlogs are fun!!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

So glad you’re loving them!

[@LR_memories]

Omg I am excited to see you are reading Binding 13. I am 50% in, and certain chapters wrecked me😢 I have annotated a lot in this book. I'm really enjoying it so far😊

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I can’t wait to get into it!

[@Knusheidvanhetleven]

Working on my book journal while watching this video, greetings from The Netherlands

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thanks! I hope you do too!

[@DutchesLove1926]

Wow that’s so sweet I love your videos it have inspired me to read a lot more and I started followed Alex who I love so much she’s so down to earth just like yourself I can see why you’re friends I wished I had a friend like that

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

You’re too kind 🥹🥹 thank you!

[@ThePoshMama]

Girl im the same with reading a curse word cause I don’t cuss either 😂 I want to read Butcher & Blackbird but I’m scared lol definitely look forward to seeing your review on it!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Hahaha glad I’m not the only one!

[@chiloveisintheair]

I love you so much Shawnaci!! You are SUCH a blessing! I love your content! Genuinely!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you so much!!

[@chocolateoreo6489]

You are such a lovely human ❤ this is so caring of you!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you so much!

[@chocolateoreo6489]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder anytime love, it’s true!

[@nic_readsbooks]

I love this it is such a great idea! I think I’m going to do this in the future also. Love your videos.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

You should!! It was so fun! 🥰

[@amberbrigante5248]

Your the sweetest person to ever know 😊

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

🥹🥹🥹 thank you!

[@hattibailey7479]

I just love When you go to Barnes and Nobles you pick Out good Books to Read. I love, love, love, love, love African American Books. The Book I love to Read is Mystery, Thriller and, Romance.❤❤❤❤❤❤😃😃😃😃😃😃😃📚📚📚📚📚📚📚📚

[@rebeccamettert]

Those books look great.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

🥰🫶🏽

[@tiffanyjanel_]

The Good Lie is a goood book!!! I hope you enjoy. ☺

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I hope so too!

[@BreannasBooks]

You are the purest soul ever!!! I love watching your videos, and this just shows how wholesome you are. I used to be a fantasy only girly but you helped me get into romance and some thrillers!! Let’s just say I buy a lot of books because of your book hauls!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Omg yay!! This is the best compliment 🥹🥹

[@RallyReviews]

That is such a fun thing to do with sending the giftcards. The coffee shop looked amazing

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

It was!

[@tiarathomas9483]

Such a beautiful soul! I appreciate you interacting in the comments as well I know that’s a lot! God Bless!! ❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you so much!

[@joycewesley]

Very cute video idea. 🩷I love how sweet you are. 🙏🏽I have The Good Lie audiobook, but I haven’t read it yet. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Can’t wait to read it!

[@jinawickedwoman4223]

You restore my faith in humanity.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

🥹🥹🥹

[@nicoleatheart82]

I liked seeing you connect with subscribers, there are so many of them and one of you so the fact that you took time out to think of subscribers is so sweet❤❤❤❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

🥹🥹 you all mean so much to me!

[@musiclovesoul33]

Yes I love cozy mysteries. Over the last couple of months I’ve been trying to read more diverse genres and almost all of the books I’ve dnf’d. So I’m going to keep trying but I’m a cozy mystery /whodunit mystery reader. I enjoy what I enjoy

[@Manda-Panda30]

My daughter an I love watching your videos ❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Aww yay!! I love that!!

[@cynthiabillotte1447]

You're so thoughtful to share with your friends. Great video! I look forward to seeing you every morning this week.❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Yay so glad!

[@tinawonderfullymade]

You are the sweetest!!! Congrats to the friendships that were blessed by ya 🥰

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you!!

[@jessicaricce474]

New follow here and I am loving this content you're putting out!!!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Yay yay yay!!

[@Jennerator74]

This is adorable! I’ve been watching for a while since my friend Corinna recommended your channel to me. Love this!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

So glad she recommended this fun little place!!

[@youngmomswithswag]

I just wish I had more bookish friends that like to read what I like I love urban romance

[@miavillarreal4981]

Hiiii I’m new here. You’ve already brought me so much joy. So happy to be here 🫶🏼🫶🏼💐

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

So glad you’re here!!

[@jennymorales1523]

I’ve been loving the daily videos this week. What camera lens do you use? I love the wide angle

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I have a Canon EOSR! Here’s the lens! amzn.to/42lf4wW

[@jennymorales1523]

Thank you 🫶🏼

[@tatadiaz7606]

Love your bag ❤

[@andreaauzenne2656]

Lov ur videos .. I take a note from one of ur videos reading a 100 pages a day ❤❤well it take me 3 days

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Love that! Sounds like a fun little challenge!

[@andreaauzenne2656]

Yep it is I hav finished the inherited games now I'm legend born I'm even challenge myself to read as many this yr as well too being a first time reader

[@rachellbc]

Also I think it was you who recommended Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan- are you gonna read the second book coming out in March?!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Omg yes! I can’t wait!

[@user-gu9rc4qw6v]

Good morning shawnaci❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Good morning!!

[@Bookmagic23]

you are so sweet! great video❤

[@kathleenmulvihill7801]

Omg I love your explanation if you know what you like then why read a different genre 🤷‍♀️ why?? For what reason?? So true Shawnaci!!! I love romance and thrillers so why would I want to read a sci-fi?? Why?? Just why?? 😜🤪🤪🤪

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Right!! Haha we love what we love!

[@BeachBumEvvie]

I like to branch out from time to time. As I age I’m open to a FEW genres that aren’t romances by black authors. I’m not a fantasy girly and I ain’t reading any books based in slave times won’t event consider them nope. I’ve said before I love your channel because you stand on what you like. Reading is a relaxing getaway from me ion wanna be stressed or on edge reading ANY book. Give me black women getting LOVED DOWN every time. Do you have any black male romance writers?

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

The opposite of always is a romance by justin reynolds that’s on my tbr!! It looks cute!!

[@rachellbc]

Sorry I forget if you’ve said this before and I’m only part way through the video, but have you read the ACOTAR series? I’m curious what you’d think because I’m generally like you in what genres I like but I actually like the fantasy of ACOTAR!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Omg love that!! I haven’t read it yet, but I’ve heard so many people say it’s incredible

[@rachellbc]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder I definitely recommend! I’m on the third book in the series now, and I love how immersive it is. The first book took me awhile to get into just because I wasn’t used to how descriptive and world-buildy it was coming from YA romance books, but towards the latter half of the book I was in ❤️ I’d love to see you make a video review if you ever do pick it up!

[@melaniebookishb9838]

Hah you can be my friend and send me a book over here in Canada hee hee hee

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

🥰🥰🥰

[@dianaisme]

Friendships genuinely confused me

[@BookishIntrovert63]

❤

[@ashleyymoniquee127]

You are such a gem! I am so glad I found your channel. And wait to share the books I ended up buying ◡̈ (BelongstoAshley)

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Yay yay yay!!

[@GinaKoch-cl2cw]

I love you my very video

[@mbranche4234]

Awww... I'm not on instagram. 😫

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Come hang out on tik tok!! I might do something over there too one day 🥰

[@BookmarkedByAlia]

Me either😫

[@dianaisme]

It's too easy to get caught up in the hyped up books and then get fomo for not reading them

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

You’re so right!

[@dianaisme]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder We need to read what we want to read!

[@malloriemoreno4263]

Ahhhh!! I have Butcher and Blackbird on Audiobook, I’m going to listen to it next week probably 🫣

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

You’re in for a surprise hahaha

[@malloriemoreno4263]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder I finished the audiobook last night and I’m glad I listened to it. The performance was really good. I found myself laughing out loud at some parts and overall it wasn’t as bad as I thought. 3/5 for me!

[@anaic521]

i recently tried stepping out of my comfort zone too and tried some dark romance… it was not for me 😂 i stick to my cute romance books🫶🏼

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Hahaha I feel this

[@BookmarkedByAlia]

I LOVED Butcher and Blackbird!!🩷 Yes it’s very graphic but try to just focus on the relationship… I thought it was good… wait til you get to the ice cream part…you’re going to gasp!! I already can hear you saying “ewwww” 😂🫣😬

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Hahahaha omg I’m not readyyyy 💀💀

[@BookmarkedByAlia]

I wasn’t ready either🤣 But it was refreshing to read something a little different-gross, but different LOL. I can’t wait for the second book in the series😁