outdoor book review + thoughts ... come vibe with five

wassup family, come chill with with me while I review a few books and give my thoughts and opinions. Lets vibe! 📚😎

[@KindlesandKicks]

Man you’re one of the most persuasive Booktubers I’ve ever seen. I want to read all these now.

[@LitVibesWithFive]

I appreciate that my man! They are all fire books 🔥

[@zarahilluminate]

Right n I’m a strictly romance girlie lol 😅

[@arcreevey]

Awesome video! Shoutout for doing your reviews outside! We all need to get out into nature more! I appreciate how you structure your reviews (basic plot without spoilers, themes you noticed, and overall thoughts of the story). It works very well! You are very engaging to watch. I look forward to watching more of your reviews!

[@susananderson8995]

You are a natural at describing the books you read considering this is only your third video. I've added all three to my Libby Wishlist (my holds are already maxed out!). I hope you keep reading and filming content.

[@LitVibesWithFive]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that compliment a lot. I try my best to be genuine and as descriptive as possible without spoiling anything lol 🙌🏾

[@Amystudio]

You just popped up in my recommended and I was intrigued and ended up watching all 3 videos 😄 welcome to booktube! I like your book picks and taste so I immediately subscribed. I don’t know if you like sci-fi books, they are not my genre but I kept seeing Project Hail Mary in a lot of videos so I picked it up and WOW!! It was my number 1 book of 2023, couldn’t put it down, I 100% recommend it even if you don’t read sci-fi, because I don’t either and that book just ignited the fire back in me to read more.

[@vgv317]

I highly recommend the audiobook! I’ve listened to it 3 times already 😆

[@deendrew36]

It was a great book! And yeah…the audio book is also very good.

[@trensshawndy9595]

I love the vibe of your channel. It's soooo down to earth and cozy. Love the outside feel very down to earth. This channel is a whole vibe. Makes me proud to be a book lover 💕❤️💕❤️💕

[@availandco]

Wow, you reviewed these books so well without giving any spoilers! Looking forward to your channel updates and I hope you stick with it! #rootingforeverybodythatsBlack

[@Katesb17]

I normally don't read thrillers, but you've got me adding First Lie Wins to my list. I just finished Sula last week and i agree that it was great. It had me hooked.

[@krispy.reading]

Added to the TBR. ✔️ I’m happy you had back-to-back enjoyable reads.

[@jewellbielby3401]

Keep doing what you're doing please!!! I love your vibe and the content is so comforting!!

[@kayhammock]

Love how you created this video. I'm going to add all 3 to my book list. No spoilers but yet really give us the feeling of what the book is about.

[@cathyg.9996]

Great reviews! I love the way you break down the themes of the books. Can’t go wrong with S.A. Cosby, he’s an amazing writer! I read all of his books and they have all been 5 star reads for me. Razorblade Tears is incredible!! I just requested Sula from my library.

[@jmaa93]

The diversity of your reading list is incredible! I usually watch fantasy book tube, it’s a nice change of pace.

[@diegofuegoyoutube]

This channel is so wholesome ☺️☺️ Subscribed!

[@supernanify]

I'm really enjoying your videos, and I definitely need to pick up something by S.A. Barnes now! You might like Kindred by Octavia Butler, if you haven't read it. It's about a Black woman in the 1970s who keeps getting pulled back in time to the antebellum South. Butler's writing style is pretty straightforward, but the themes and the moral questions she's asking in the book are super complex and thought-provoking.

[@sabrirafa1]

love the video's format! outdoors vibes are lit

[@AstralLibrary]

I'm so so glad you enjoyed Sula and pushed through it to give it a chance! Also S.A. Cosby has been on my tbr for a minute! Maybe it's time I finally pick it up :)

[@MsPynkPynk]

Came across your videos today. Had to watch all 3! ❤❤

[@susanalfieri4487]

I love the length of your videos. 12 to 20 mins is perfect. Not too long, not too short. Wonderful little bites of goodness!

[@zennails7331]

So happy to have bumped into your video. Very entertaining and informative to watch without spilling the goods. Lol. Not sure if you ever read silent patient but I just got done with it and it was amazing ! ( I’m getting back into my reading groove)

[@AuthenticSugar]

Man your channel and content style is so original and down to earth. Absolute breathe of fresh air. Growing to love your channel a lot! Thanks for sharing

[@jermanijohnson.3481]

babe, the way i just finished “sula” by toni Morrison now im reading, “Song Of Solomon” (which i recommend highly) this my first time on you’re channel and i was thinking while watching through the first book that oh my gosh, “i think he would love Toni Morrison.” and @4:52 when I saw Sula, i almost jumped up! i’m definitely subscribed now five, thank you so much for making this video, sharing your love for reading. 💗

[@ellenmadebookclub]

I have Sula high up in my TBR pile and I'm even more excited to read it now. Also added First Lie Wins to the neverending wishlist, I hadn't heard of it before but you sold it well! :D Love what you're doing with your channel. Keep it up! Also, crying is allowed! Let everyone know! :D

[@TheBigStetson]

Yo, if you liked the ride of Sula, ( and I know you're into the time period of Gatsby-) you should try Nella Larson's novel Passing. That book hit me like a falling building. I didnt realize how much that book would throw me, it found me at a pretty integral time as realized my racial identity as a Black/White person. Much recommend, dude. Powerful read. Hard read. Worthwhile read. Love to see you out in the world, and that hoodie/specs combo is rad. The man wasn't lying about the fits lol

[@staceecoreen6842]

You just popped up this morning on my feed maybe because I was looking at reading journal videos 🤦🏽‍♀️ Now I am supper motivated to start my reading journey. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@catswhit]

The way you described First Lie Wins made me bump it to the top of my tbr! I love Toni Morrison - read Beloved in college and it was so layered and beautiful.

[@ellenrummel3347]

I've read everything by SA Cosby except Blacktop Wasteland, and it's on my list. I love the way he writes. The structure always feels like a crime noir novel, and his description of people and places is amazing. He's A master storyteller.

[@Breeski1]

I struggled to understand and read Toni Morrison's writing at first. It felt like math lol where all of a sudden it made sense. I love her books! The Bluest eye, Beloved, and Mercy are all ones i also enjoyed and recommend.

[@MikaelaShea]

I love your reviews and when you mention books that make you wanna do a little dance.

[@MoonGirlThoughts]

You definitely should get affiliate links because I just purchased all 3 books on Amazon.

[@rainzreads]

Can't wait to read First Lie Wins! Your review makes it sound amazing- I love your vibe! Now I'm adding all of these to my TBR

[@TheSorceressStoned2]

Ok Mother Nature, lol I love doing my reviews in the park too. I haven't heard of any of these but I'll def be checking them out!

[@marnielewis8102]

You absolutely MUST read Razorblade Tears by S A Cosby. I read it probably a year and a half ago and still think about those characters. It’s probably one of my most recommended books ever.

[@jampsonn1826]

Your excitement for the books makes me want to read them so bad!

[@ElisabettaAgostini]

My absolute favourite books are: The master and Margarita, Lord of the Flies and The picture of Dorian Gray 😊 You could try one of them. The Master and Margarita was banned, burned and the author wrote it again. Epic story

[@thebooknitter]

I love this ❤ 3.books straight.to the point brief but very informative.

[@Littlebiglibrary]

My first time hearing of S.A. Cosby. So now I'm gonna have to check him out. Thanks for reviewing. -James

[@jreadingbooks]

I read First Lie Wins recently and felt the same way! So entertaining - like watching a movie in my mind.

[@veronicaprice]

Throughly enjoyed your reviews! I read Love by Toni Morrison years ago and still think about it to this day. I’ll have to read Sula soon. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@gabrielsguitarsessions]

just discovered your channel and i’m hooked bro

[@storiesandsadhbh4673]

I loved blacktop wasteland too! luckily, S A Cosby has a number of novels out! All Sinners Bleed was his most recent release (2023) and I gave it 5 stars! His stuff is so good. Great video and reviews!

[@Selinalinaly]

I am glad to be a subscriber to your channel! What are your favorite book suppliers/stores?

[@LitVibesWithFive]

Honestly, I’m not really sure just yet. I’ve been ordering from Amazon recently but I’ve been looking around as well!

[@Waywardwindfall]

Awww, I hope books help you learn to cry. There is so much strength in crying. Any man on the street can be too hard to cry. But to let a tear fall, to give yourself the release your body craves? That some real man shit! Here is some advice you didnt ask for: Do you want to be like the men who told you not to cry, are they aspiration worthy? Or do you want to be your own man who feels what he needs to feel, even when it’s hard and overwhelming? You come out a better person when you feel what you need to feel. And books are such an amazing way to practice this. You will be a better partner, lover, friend, family member when you let yourself be who you need to be. I hope by the time I’m through all your videos you will have more comfort with feelings. I work for a crisis hotline and young black men are killing themselves because they can’t cry. So I’ll always butt in where I don’t belong in this topic. All said with love and support. ❤

[@LifeasAlon]

Once I heard the intro I knew it was about Sula. I tried to read it a few years ago and ended up dnfing. Toni Morrison is an incredible writer though. I read the bluest eye last year and was shook.

[@brakrozsadku]

i really appreciate the freshness of your video and your account. You have such a good vibe of old booktube and Im so here for it!

[@mandyschmidt7960]

Book reviews in nature, yes, I love it! Also love that you pretty much get right to it, good plot overview, etc.

[@nunyabidness4220]

Glad Blacktop Wasteland was that good, because I've got a copy of that sitting at home that I haven't read yet. Looking forward to it now. :)

[@biblicallyaccurateangel420]

cant wait to see more reviews from you, love to hear ur thoughts :) and the outdoor vibes are mad cozy

[@Raebourn]

Great reviews! I’ve added all three to my TBR.

[@tessib.1043]

I love how you review your books. I have added Blacktop Wasteland to my TBR! Thank you for the great recommendations!

[@Bikachan15_]

I finally read first lie wins after seeing your book haul. I was just as intrigued as you. Were it not for a buddy reader, I would have finished in a few hours. It really was a good book.

[@mbranche4234]

Loved your review on S A Cosby. I first heard of this author from President Obama as he is one of his favorites. Your review has peaked my interest...will definitely check it out!

[@MilenaReads]

Enjoyed your review of Sula. I had to reread parts to know what exactly was happening, but it blew my mind.

[@rayvenn28]

Came across your channel today and instantly subscribed after watching your mini book haul. I love your vibe and the way you talk about books. It’s really dope to see guys especially getting into reading and openly talking about it. I definitely put all your books down on my GoodReads that I hadn’t read yet. Book recommendation for you would definitely have to be The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. It’s really well written, emotional. The narrator of the story is essentially death/ the grim reaper, (and you’ll see why), it was really really cool getting to read from death / the grim reaper’s perspective. Not only does the narrator tell you the story, but they talk directly to you as the reader too, which is really cool to experience if you ask me. Another recommendation is The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. It’s a shorter poetry book but the poems are powerful, really emotional and thought provoking. If you read it along with the audiobook, the author narrates it! I think you’d really enjoy the poetry in there. Definitely check them out, hopefully I can see you talk about it in your future videos! Sending you good vibes!

[@petiolereads]

Aaah, seconding The Poet X! I dare Five not to cry while reading that one.

[@makingpixierose]

Crosby made me cry when i read Razorblade Tears. His writing is so good, though his stories aren't what i normally gravitate towards. Maybe I'll check out Blacktop Wasteland, since you recommend it so highly.

[@kennedywolfe9148]

Your channel is going to blow up for sure! You are a natural at this and so down to earth! I would love to see a review on dark matter by Blake crouch if you haven’t read it yet. It’s mind blowing! Try to go into it blind if possible

[@user-ep4hg9rh1w]

im so glad i found your channel! we absolutely need more diversity in the booktok/tube community online because every perspective is so valuable. im definitely putting cosby on the list. id love to hear some james baldwin reviews! please keep it up!

[@michelleferguson7212]

I love the reviews you have for these books, really made me want to pick them up. Glad you had such a great experience with the ones you recently read. The review on the S.A. Cosby book has such a great perspective, I have had 2 of their other books on my radar recently and I definitely want to pick up one of the three thanks to your review. I heard Razorblade Tears will really bring out the emotions and All the Sinners Bleed was one of the top books from 2023.

[@jadestepeney]

Are you willing to share your Good Reads? Would love to follow your thoughts there, as well

[@LitVibesWithFive]

You know, I’ve been meaning to tend to that. Thank you for reminding me lol I’ll definitely get on it!

[@PresCreed]

SA Cosby is incredible. I have yet to read Blacktop, but Razorblade Tears was one of my favorite reads of 2022. You talking about Blacktop just bumped it to the top of my list. Stay awesome man!

[@malloriemoreno4263]

I have First Lie Wins on my bookshelf and with your review I'm even more excited to read it. Also, may i suggest putting the titles and authors in the description for easy reference. I just subscribed to your channel, can't wait to see more reviews!

[@JLUNASYK]

I’m reading First Lie Wins right now. I’m on chapter 10 and I’m hooked so far.

[@mmarieritter216]

You definitely sold me on Blacktop Wasteland, I would love to read that. I also picked up Sula at a used bookstore and just haven't gotten around to reading it yet. I so agree with you about the style of how some books are written - it can be dense or feel of a different time, and can make it really hard to get through. But those are also the books that often end up being SO incredible you never forget them! That's some of the best feelings you can get from reading, in my opinion :) Can't wait to read both, thank you for sharing!

[@tj5087]

I love “Blacktop Wasteland,” it’s one of my favorite books by SA Cosby. You should read “Razorblade Tears” also. It’s even better than Blacktop imo. I also think you might like the IQ series by Joe Ide. Those books follow a young Black man who solves mysteries in his community. It has the same fast-paced gritty cinematic feel as books by S/A Cosby

[@AuraSoneCARAT]

I’m so glad I discovered you. You are an absolute gem💎 Very excited for more uploads!

[@hafsiarosalia]

I just read Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby and it left me wanting to read everything else he’s written! Similar with Toni Morrison, I recently read her short story called Recitatif and it made me want to read all her books. Blacktop Wasteland is definitely on my list, The Bluest Eye is the next Morrison I’m gonna read but Sula sounds really good, adding that to my list. Great video, thank you!

[@angreehulk]

Razorblade Tears is amazing 🤘

[@hafsiarosalia]

SO GOOD

[@mbranche4234]

He said " Shimmy" good. 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾. Must read it now!

[@MsLogan83]

You have to read The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, Small things like these Claire Keegan, Down and Out in Paris and London by George Orwell x

[@beckyduff]

Not you posting a book haul & your next video is a review of three of those books! You sir are winning booktube!!! I read Razerblade Tears last October & now need to read the other books my S.A. Cosby!

[@dianajflora]

I'm loving your videos. Can't wait to see and support the community you build.

[@judegrindvoll8467]

It's so refreshing to see a Booktuber who enjoys a wide variety of books just like I do! Also YASSS for book reviews out in nature 😊 If you're taking suggestions (cheeky, I know) I would love to hear some of your thoughts on American literature. I haven't read much beyond The Great Gatsby and a little bit of Steinbeck and would love some ideas.

[@SharayaMW]

Love a good book review! Also, I think my (college) students would love your content. Getting right to it, the Elston title sounds good enough for me to request a purchase of it for my library's collection. So, I appreciate your review on that 🫡 I tried reading Sula once and then I had to read it over again. Man, that was almost 20 years ago, five 😂 idk 🤷🏾‍♀️ I might have to give it another shot. Haven't read Blacktop Wasteland, but it's on my list. I read All the Sinners Bleed, last year and purchased my own copy. Wonderful story and I connected to it, because Virginia has a special place in my heart. I definitely recommend it. Another black title I recommend is Behind Her Lives, by Briana Cole. I think it might be one of those you don't want to put down. It has some red herrings and good twists. 5 stars 🌟 I also recommend, The Violin Conspiracy, by Brendan Slocumb. It's another black title that I highly recommend. Fantastic story of a black, male violinist who came from humble beginnings. His instrument disappears and a wild tale unfolds. 5 stars 🌟 Bonus recommendation, is The Silent Patient, by Alex Michaelides. Literally everybody's favorite suspense novel from a few years ago. 5 stars 🌟

[@margar3181]

Enjoying your content a lot! I was a huge reader in elementary/middle/high school but fell off during college and after. I so happened on a video from Bookish Realm here on YT (Awesome KZbinr!) and started reading again. I picked up They Called Us Enemy by George Takei - fantastic book! Highly recommend. And I've been getting back in to reading ever since. 😊

[@mariasmiles68]

I really want to get to Sula this month. Last year I listened to The Bluest Eye by her and Razorblade Tears by SA Crosby which was one of my favorite books last year. I just listened to The Fire Next Time by James Baldwn. Amazing (and disappointing) how relevant it still is today. Glad I read it and would recommend. I'm enjoying your channel and glad you are here.

[@OoLaLaFrenchGirl]

S.A. Cosby is an incredible storyteller. I highly recommend his books Razorblade Tears and All the Sinners Bleed. I think I will add First Lie Wins to my 2024 TBR. Thank you for the recommendations!

[@LitVibesWithFive]

Yes, he is an absolute beast of a storyteller. I’ve seen those books and will surely be adding ‘em to my 2024 TBR. No problem at all, thanks for watching!

[@nnennayaihejirikah]

I just requested first lie wins from my library! also the only S.A. Cosby I've read is razorblades tears so I'm definitely checking out blacktop wasteland now

[@browock2206]

Most relatable book youtuber

[@coleo1356]

Im so happy you loved Blacktop Wasteland!! I think you’d love all of S.A. Crosby’s other books honestly. You mentioned wanting to read more black authors so I’m sharing a few of my other favs (on top of S.A. Crosby of course). Kiley Reid, Alyssa Cole, N.K. Jemison.

[@ashliesdesk]

Came across your channel today and just wanted to say I really enjoy how you structure your videos! Especially love that this one is outside! Keep posting fam! 💜

[@kristenumansky8855]

I own Razorblade Tears by S A Cosby but haven’t read it yet. A few books I’ve read over the past year that you may enjoy are As Long As The Lemon Trees Grow, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue, and to bring you back to your scholastic book fair days, there are some awesome middle grade fiction titles. Two of my favorites from the past year or so are The Probability of Everything and The Last Cuentista. All four of these suggestions gave me a lot to think about which seems to be what you enjoy!

[@liacamp9]

welcome to booktube!! just watched your first three videos and i'm really excited to see more of your recommendations. you have the vibe of a cool literature teacher, and that's lovely. i wanted to give you a recommendation (if you're up for it, of course): maybe do a reading vlog in the future? it's one of my fav genres of videos here on booktube, it motivates me a lot and i have a lot of fun seeing some of the thoughts while the person is reading the book. if one day you feel like doing one, i'd be very excited to see it!

[@stephaniee3175]

S.A. Cosby is a national treasure. Off to Razorblade Tears you go! 😉

[@CristinaFilms]

I love your reviews, and how authentic you are! You convinced me to read those books! 😅

[@giannamechel7764]

I love to see so much diversity on booktube! I just found your channel and already subscribed! Love to see a Black man reading!!

[@michellybaby]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS YOU INSPIRE ME TO READ MORE THANK YOU THANK YOU

[@cnsforever]

Love your Channel young Man... Keep being Great!! God Bless...

[@pawneyrobinson4940]

I really enjoyed Blacktop Wasteland! Between that and Razerblade Tears I was stressed lol. Definitely would love to be able to read them again for the 1st time. Great Job on your channel, keep showing up as your authentic self 😊

[@MaxCabralXarimaX]

would love a video about your favorite books of all time, and one recommending booktubers you enjoy watching 🤓

[@jess.alcantara]

your previous video, the book haul one, came up on my recommendations and and I just loved the diversity of genres, so I checked your channel to see your other videos. here I am now subscribed. First Lie Wins was already on my list and I'm so glad so hear you liked it so much, and you just made me add two more books to the list. thank you!

[@slbc812]

What great reviews! I can’t wait to get First Lie Wins. I’ve not heard of this book & you made it sound fantastic! And Blacktop Wasteland is amazing-everything by S.A. Cosby is. Looking forward to more of your videos

[@gorgonwritten]

i would love to see a video of books you think everyone should read. 📚

[@tmbl9283]

Welcome to booktube! Ive been loving your videos so far

[@cas.stacks]

Sula is one of my favorite books, I’ve re-read it at least 10 times.

[@azhairving]

I feel you on Cosby definitely super good! Somebody already recommended Beloved by Morrison, and, since you mentioned being open to horror I will second Beloved. It's a haunting at its realest. I'd love to hear your take on it. It's challenging too but worth it, and, partially based on a true event. ✨

[@skylie4391]

all three sound so engaging, thank you for the reviews!

[@regzehner5527]

Great review! Thank you for explaining the plot and providing your views. Super excited to read these books! (:

[@sicarius5388]

Great reviews! I love your videos so far. These aren't my normal genre but you're really selling it and I'm going to check these out.

[@libraryoflexie4850]

Love to see more black men in the booktube community! Welcome, can’t wait to see more videos!

[@rachelspencer9456]

🧡📚🧡📚🧡📚🧡

[@zeallygreen]

S A Cosby is easily one of my favorite authors……he has so many great books, hope you’ll enjoy them all. 💚

[@Lailahope52]

You should check out books by Donald Goines. He’s a great Black author. My dad read many of his books and loved them! I also think you’d like The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton😊