MASSIVE TBR and book collection update (2024)

[@aiscahill]

Great Circle and The Mercies were both books I absolutely adored haha. I completely understand why you might not enjoy them though ☺️ You’re doing so well with getting your TBR down to zero! 💛

[@mikalareads]

I'm glad you enjoyed those books! It's always interesting how different readers can have such varied experiences with the same book. Im still super interested in The Mercies, but I have held onto it for so long I was glad someone else could get the joy of reading it sooner than I would!

[@aiscahill]

@@mikalareadsI think you have exactly the right attitude. I’m getting better at it but still have a few too many books on my physical TBR 🫠 Also! Wishing you a very happy birthday, Mikala. I hope you have the loveliest day 🥰

[@KimReadsandReviews]

Love the gifs youve incorporated! They're so well-timed and perfectly selected 😂😂 Reading about 10 books off your physical TBR is great!! My own physical TBR is giving me side eye 👀 lol

[@mikalareads]

Thank you so much! Your appreciation means a lot to me! I had so much FUN curating the gifs for this video! I think I JUST cracked like 45 books on my physical TBR this week - down from 111 in January! Its about time for a sprint to the finish hahah!!!

[@Tim_with_Tomes_and_Tales]

Nine full novels within a month? That's great. Happy reading, Mikala.

[@mikalareads]

Thanks for the encouragement! It means a lot. Im really enjoying this challenge!

[@NerdyNatReads]

I just went through and decluttered my own tbr, both physical and digital. It’s SO satisfying to get those books off your shelves when you know you won’t read them anymore, but tastes change!

[@mikalareads]

YESSSS this is 100% how I feel as well!!! I hope you having a great month Nat!!!! 🙏💯💕❤️

[@CraftingVicky]

I purchased Mary not that long ago and looking forward to reading it. Then I will probably purchase the Nestlings one. I have Mirrorland on my TBR looking forward to reading it. Impressed that you have read so much of your TBR. I realized that I'm a book collector... so yeah just embracing the fact that I will probably never bring it down that much.😂

[@mikalareads]

Sounds like you've got some great reads lined up, and you will definitely have to let me know what you think of Mary and Mirrorland! Enjoy diving into those books, and don't worry about the TBR pile - I definitely have been through times where I am all about the collection, and it can be lovely to look at a beautiful bookshelf!!

[@mynameisemilygood]

Omgsh you are so clever! I love going on this journey of specifically showing us what you sold and what you bought instead. What a fun idea!!!! BTW that plant in the back is THRIVING🙌🙌 Ultraprocessed People sounds PHENOMENAL! I have been so into trying to eat only whole foods and looking up ingredients for Romey and am completely shook.

[@mikalareads]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I am wondering if people would be interested in more content around selling books, I am starting to beef up my Pango store more and more and considering if I should make more videos on this! 🤔 I think you HAVE to check out Ultra processed People, like I will say it was a very dense read for me and some concepts were a lot for me to digest (pun not intended LOL), but I am SO excited to reread it and know I will get EVEN more out of a second read!

[@mynameisemilygood]

@mikalareads um I am absolutely interested in that! I wanna start making more money there and don't know how lol PLEASE make that video when you get a chance!

[@natalieandco]

Eeeee your reading habits are always so inspiring to me!! The way you talk makes me want to go and read a bunch of books off my shelf

[@mikalareads]

Your comment made my day! It's great to know that I can inspire others through my reading habits, YOU inspire me to actually keep going to reach this goal by the end of the year!

[@natalieandco]

@@mikalareads omgggg, I'm so series. I always leave your videos feeling encouraged and motivated to read the books I own and its sooo wonderful :)

[@michellesmelancholia]

You're doing really well on your challenge! I have a similar approach... I want my shelves to be filled with books I love, that I want to re-read or lend to friends!

[@mikalareads]

Thank you so much Michelle! I feel the EXACT same way about what I want my shelves to be!!!

[@TheBookHermie]

I love these updates ❤

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Great haul/wrap up📚☕👻💀🦇🪦

[@mikalareads]

Thank you!! 😁

[@JesstheBookFreak]

I've been collecting goosebumps and fear Street books for awhile now. They're so nostalgic and still fun to read even as an adult. I'd love to listen to the audiobook. It sounds so immersive! ❤

[@mikalareads]

Thanks for sharing your love for these books! It's always great to connect with fellow fans. I did some research and it looks like the audio I listened to was the versions published on cassette back in the 90s-00s, and theres only SIX of them, which is SUCH a bummer!!!!!!

[@chrissybooksandberries]

I think it's a really good idea that you're selling your books!

[@mikalareads]

Thank you!!! I am hoping it helps me get my TBR down hahah!!! And win-win because then I can buy those books Ive been wanting to get that I loved!

[@alissajoelle5443]

I usually just listen to KZbin videos while I’m cooking or cleaning but I sat down for this one and I have to say your syngonium is amazing!

[@mikalareads]

Your kind words mean a lot to me! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! And thank you for appreciating my syngonium!! (I desperately need to water it, so I am taking this as a sign to do that now haha!!)

[@giantcupofcoffee]

I still need to read When We Lost Our Heads! The Lonely Hearts Hotel by the same author is one of my favorites of all time. There are three sets of the OG goosebumps books available in “retro tins.” It’s a good way to collect 15 total of the OG covers if you’re collecting them all, and the tins are really cool. As I’ve fallen a bit out of cozy mysteries (there are a few series I love -Shady Hollow is one of them - but I’m not grabbing randoms anymore) I’ve gotten more into rereading old faves like Sweet Valley High, and it’s been a good lesson in not collecting physical books; the ebooks are $3 and realistically I can’t collect all 180 anyway. Great progress - love to see it!

[@mikalareads]

Thank you for sharing your reading experiences and recommendations! I am SO interested to check out The Lonely Hearts Hotel, because there were a lot of moments in When We Lost Our Heads where I loved the authors writing style and use of metaphor so I would love to see what else they have to offer!!!! Thats a GREAT point about the Goosebumps tins! I know I have seen those at Books a Million and its so awesome you also get that cool collectors tins with the original covers! Thank you so much for watching my friend! I TOTALLY miss your videos, I hope you are having a great rewarding reading year so far!!!

[@mynameisemilygood]

I really love how strong your stance is on not needing domestic violence in a book. I never realized how much it's in books, I guess, but you have definitely shown me that it is a lot and it doesn't need to be.

[@mikalareads]

YESSS its like once I started noticing it I couldn't UNSEE it! It seemed like every book I was picking up had DV/DA/SA in SOME form or other! (to be fair I know with me reading mostly horror/thriller/mystery those genres probably are saturated with it more than other genres, but STILL it can get so exhausting when you feel like you're just being bombarded by that content!)

[@bornagainreader]

LOVE how much you're getting out of Pango. I want to try it. "I should have read it when I bought it." - I feel that. When I buy something, it's usually because I'm in the mood for that one thing, but like you said, the window is sooo easy to miss. So the books just sit there. I also feel the same way about anthologies and tend to avoid them. I'd HAVE to rate the stories individually. WHOA! Did not expect a cover like that for Nat Cassidy's Rest Stop. The other covers have had such muted colors that it just surprised me! Oh wait, I just replayed that part, and it said the cover is to be revealed. 🤣 Never mind. I guess it's gonna change.

[@mikalareads]

Haha, the struggle of books just sitting there waiting to be read is real! Also it's great to hear you're interested in trying Pango! Its SUCH a great source for second hand books! Also I agree, I find I have to rate each story individually too!!! I am SO excited to see the final cover of Rest Stop because this like promo cover is giving me so nay ideas of where the story might go!

[@adriennelee26]

I really need to do a read what you own challenge, because my book buying (ebooks and physical) has been out of hand 😄. When Things Get Dark is an excellent anthology. I hope you enjoy it.

[@mikalareads]

I feel you on the book buying spree! Let's conquer those TBR piles together. Thanks for the recommendation, I have a strong feeling I am going to love When Things Get Dark!!!

[@ericad3397]

I loved Mary and own the nestling but I haven’t read it yet. Rachel harrison is coming out with a new book about vampires 🩸☕️😊

[@mikalareads]

That's awesome! Nestling is such a great book, and I can't wait for Rachel Harrison's new vampire-themed book! As SOON as I peeked the cover I KNEW I was gonna love it! (honestly Rachel Harrison is a must read author for me! 🙌💯👀👏)

[@AnoukeSu]

I’m not certain but the moment I caught glance of the sticker of the woman that came with What Kind of Mother, I immediately thought of early Madonna, Just Like A Prayer. I’m not sure if it is a retouched pic or just in that vibe. But that was my initial reaction.

[@mikalareads]

OKAY now that you mention it I can actually totally see the resemblance!!! It's interesting how certain visuals can evoke nostalgia and remind us of iconic moments from the past!

[@PoppyMorreale]

also did you ever see the amazon prime horror anthology them .

[@mikalareads]

"Them" on Amazon Prime is going RIGHT onto my watch later list!!!! I havnt seen it yet but it looks like it will have me checking under my bed for days! The suspense looks real.😭🙌💯

[@PoppyMorreale]

is this the first video of you adding clips and memes to your video

[@mikalareads]

Thank you for noticing! I'm trying out some new editing techniques to keep things fresh.