I READ 5: romances my husband picked

[@chandlerainsley]

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[@wiktoriabadora1243]

Haden's reasoning for choosing those books is top tier lmao

[@emzlittlelibrary]

Love how Haden decided to set you up for total success with these books lol

[@chandlerainsley]

lmao he definitely sabotaged me

[@serendipity1237]

SOMEONE SAID IT, YES, the smut has taken over, and I feel like we've really lost the ROMANCE factor. Don't get me wrong, I'm no prude, but Grandma's "dirty books" were so much superior to most of ours when it came to the angst and longing and such that really MAKES a "romance", for me. I've even turned to reading a lot of clean/slow burn/closed door stuff lately, just trying to find something that really shows the relationship building in a meaningful way. Video idea, maybe? Maybe one with "low on smut, heavy on romance" favorites, and one with the best of both worlds?

[@12AnimeObsession]

Haden's smug look into the camera at 23:02 while you complained about the bad books he picked out was peak comedy

[@bluebirdeyes]

True love is picking out books you think your partner would hate, just because

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

Absolutely agree with you about exactly why hidden identities don't always work for me either-because it's less of an honest misunderstanding, and more of an intentional lying/taking-advantage, or such.

[@bookborrower]

I love that he picked ones he thought you'd hate! 🤣I thought badgered was annoyed, not actually a badger! This was great!

[@lindseyirene]

Haden’s despair that the girl was the honey badger and the guy was a grizzly was truly a treat to see

[@heathrdarling]

I’m dying I thought Haden was picking from your owned unread books 💀 I can’t believe Barnes and Noble sells some of those in print 😂

[@chandlerainsley]

oh god if it were my unread books he'd smother me in all the damn adult fantasy i'm avoiding lmao

[@heathrdarling]

@@chandlerainsley I'm not hearing a problem 😂

[@mm5xo]

oh i can definetly relate when you say romance hasn't been the same this year, I feel like every romance I read there's way more smut than relationship development and it sucks bc I don't like smut that much but I do love romance.

[@abigase135]

I don't know if this seems mean but also good writing/plot/character development have been missing, I'm connecting less with new characters... it's mostly smut and there hasn't been much variety

[@mm5xo]

@@abigase135 right all the characters are so one dimensional and have no depth at all

[@onefocus5882]

You and Haden sitting in the car talking about the books, when you started talking about the badger book is cracking me up 😂😂 love you guys so much!

[@DaydreamingThroughBooks]

I know this is older but I think Shelly Laurenston is for a very specific person. I’ve felt that about every book I’ve read by her. These are very chaotic but I love the hero in book 2 who is a panda. He’s the sweetest and most mellow guy.

[@annerimmington8359]

"Live, laugh, and loving" 🤣🤣🤣 the honey badger book sounds like an absolute riot, too bad you'd have to read 17 books before hand for it make sense though! Great video.

[@makeupaddicthu]

i knew it was going to be a great video the moment Haden said he specifically wanted to pick ones you wouldn't like lol

[@sabrinaselby8360]

the entire clip in the car is so funny! I'd love to see a version of this video where he takes his time or tries to find you good ones. it was very fun to see this odd assortment of books though!

[@adriannaslibrary2909]

Get you a man who buys you badger shifter romances 😂❤

[@spo0kywooky]

@29:10 made me LAUGH OUT LOUD you guys are hilarious!! hayden was firing bangers; literally on the verge of tears laughing about the honey badger chronicles

[@spoopywife]

Paused about a minute in to tell you our husbands literally pick books the same way. I just read Protector Cowboy by Hope Ford (don't do it. spare yourself) solely because of my husband. He opened Apple Books, saw it was in one of those "top whatever" lists, and he needed to know if it was actually good. Therefore it went on my TBR.

[@mysteriouspsyche]

I absolutely love how pleased and smug Hayden looks! Honestly I’d love to see you guys do this again, but used book style or kindle unlimited romances! Either way, I love the work and effort you put in all your videos Chandler! ❤

[@tishabloom1166]

I would love to see Hayden picking your KU reads “live” like those videos where you’d screen record your laptop and go through because hearing his thoughts in the moment as to what he thinks of what he sees in general, as well as what he eventually picks, would be so much fun

[@thecraziestcrayon]

26:02 Haden's little giggle/laugh 😂

[@Binxie_]

okay but now we need a paranormal/fantasy romance recs video!!

[@chandlerainsley]

i have one up ;)

[@tishabloom1166]

I agree with Hayden, it’d be so much better if the guy was the honey badger shifter (I never read the books but just the concept would be so much better)

[@darcyreadssometimes3904]

Haden’s eyes when he hears the badger book is actually the 18th in a series 😂

[@Raedrie]

Haden's BEWILDERMENT when you brought Mastered back "Did I pick this??"

[@moonbook12]

You and Haden look very great for each other

[@luipton7890]

i can't believe I found you i've spent the entire day (it is 9pm currently) looking for your channel because i remembered when i last watched you (three years ago) you gave my motivation to read back and now i actually have the time (heh... med student on a gap year) ..... so excited to be back and excited to catch up

[@chandlerainsley]

welcome back

[@cassiek67]

This was a good time! You should definitely have Haden pick books for you again for another video.

[@courtneygallagher7645]

Your husband is so funny 😂 love your relationship

[@benji_kay]

now i need you to read more paranormal books

[@moodyfloral6234]

I‘m currently also getting back into PNR and I recently read Heather Guerre‘s wolf shifters/vampires series Tooth & Claw. So so good! Really hit that Twilight for adults spot. And really well written as well. I flew threw the 3 books that are already out in 3 days (more books are apparently coming). All three are on KU. Highly highly recommend, especially for the current season because all of the Forks vibes in this.

[@linoletta]

Ohhh yes! I also read that series and I really liked it! It felt very atmospheric. And I was impressed that the books were consistently good and the plot was well thought out. I‘m looking forward to the next book 😊

[@sgthoughtss]

The cover of Love Scenes reminds me of the cover to Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter

[@ScoutOlson]

I'd totally be down for Haden picking more books for you!

[@CheyeW13]

I was gonna say I could recommend a shifter series for haden (with like foxes n stuff) but it's wouldn't be a recommendation because they're not exactly... good 😅 I'd love to see this again where he genuinely chooses what he thinks you'll like - it'd be interesting to get his take on your taste, having not read most of the books you love, and he might pick out some gems that weren't on your radar

[@frongsi536]

Solid selection Haden. Def makes the reading process more interesting xD

[@Rebecca.G]

Great video! I loved Haden's facial expressions throughout - so funny!

[@Dramione-27]

So good to see you again even tho we know you are going through a hard time.. Is so nice seeing you smiling :) I would love to see Haden picking more books for you! Honestly seeing you both interacting is always so much fun. Thanks for the video~

[@jenwullstein7908]

This video was amazing!! Love you guys in videos together for any reason, but this one is top tier. I'd love to see you do this again!!

[@Georgiajafa]

I think so ‘Hayden tries to pick 5 star reads for me’ and he has to try is hardest to pick books your going to love that aren’t on your radar!

[@chandlerainsley]

i definitely need to do that soon!

[@natsisrya]

LMFAOOO hayden clocked drake LOL! i fear he’s completely correct!!

[@Ana-Olivia135]

I really hope you and Haden read something by Ilona Andrews! I think he'd enjoy their writing and the mythology aspects.

[@chandlerainsley]

i love their books! i really need to get him to read the first hidden legacy book soon

[@oliviastewart716]

Omg yes I def want the KU Haden video

[@thisisabookchannel]

So funny, I picked up Hot & Badgered and had the exact same experience. Didn’t know it was a spin off, totally chaotic, DNF pretty quickly

[@meganbaum8832]

My fave days are Chan upload days! 💖

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

The reasoning for the books 😂😂😂

[@Marieila]

I DNF'd the HOT and BADGERED synopsis.

[@leilanibaby3975]

the try guys reference 💅😂

I need a part 2 😂

[@silverplim]

lmao these titles alone have me dead 😭

[@MsWillowbayOrelse]

You should check out Annette Marie, Kel Carpenter, and K.F. Breene for funny urban fantasy romances. Some of the books are slow burn and some are a bit smutty.

[@jogibson8]

I’ve never read any paranormal romance. Could you do a suggestions post?

[@chandlerainsley]

i have a video on it ;)

[@PunkyDory80]

Wicked Cowboy Wolf & Hot and Badgered 😂 It would have been great to make one a DBBC pick. Sorry Haden lol

[@cobaltclaudia]

😂he literally chose a bunch of trashy looking romance novels 5:03 infamous duchess 10:30 wicked cowboy wolf 18:19 love scenes 24:10 mastered 27:25 hot and badgered

[@sherryc9406]

Lol this was fun watching

[@awpageofabook]

"hot and badgered" 😅😅😅

[@jenhasaplan]

not the maya banks ☠️ ☠️ ☠️

[@listenwithprecious]

Nice attitude 👍🏽 Yes please

[@gurlinacoma]

Every time I see Haden, I expect a British accent to come out.

[@chandlerainsley]

lmaooo i don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing

[@gurlinacoma]

@@chandlerainsley Definitely not a bad thing 😊 You two are cute together and it’s always a good time when he’s on the channel ☺️☺️

[@MsAdlerHolmes]

Australian bookstores are too pretentious. Where are these books in any bookstore I've ever been in 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ambrelicious04]

Wow beautiful i need a red bull to keep up with your videos! You talk so fast but its ok because i love you!

[@katelynbrown6167]

❤❤❤

[@jaginaiaelectrizs6341]

10/10 = Would _definitely_ be here for watching more videos of Haden picking books for you! Lol Best kinda Chaos🤍👏 🤭😁 Would definitely be interesting to see how his ideas on book you would like might contrast with his idea on books you wouldn't like-and/or to see how his picks do or don't change if/when given more informed freedom and less time constraints or what-such with which to choose your reads in, or maybe to see him challenged to pick books for you based on certain specific criteria even. idekkk-honestly, I'm reallycjust here for seeing you two's energies playing off each other, anytime; it's such good vibes ^-^ Bless your hearts and souls! 😊 😹😹😸