TBR prompt jar chooses my may reads! let's make a may TBR cart together 🕵🏻‍♀️✨🫶🏻

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hi friends! today, we talk about all the books i want to read in may (aka a TBR prompt jar chooses my may reads)💖 i am honestly thrilled for this reading month and all the content i have lined up for all of you... we have some fantasy, romance, manga, sci-fi, and thriller novels in this video. enjoy!
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when browsing for books to read, i always look for book reviews. that is why i bring you a may TBR that quickly turned into a very chatty video about the books i want to read this month, me making a TBR jar and cart, and losing my mind over some of the new book releases of 2024. booktube and tiktok have buzzed about these books… let’s see if i’ll enjoy them! i hope you guys enjoy this one and come out with one more book to add to your TBR and some good book recommendations for 2024!

[@sarahhansen8004]

The way my jaw dropped when I realized that was your mama! Apple-->Tree!!

[@MelReads]

you guys are the sweetest😭🫶🏻

[@jessika5297]

loving how ive been in awe with how beautiful you are and finding out you get it from your momma!! ugh i wish my mom would buy me books too 😭

[@weirdchick987]

girl i thought the same thing

[@MelReads]

omfg, this is the sweetest😭 mama mel will love the ego boost LMAO

[@melissareadsbooks]

Mama Mel is ✨ iconic ✨ okayyy

[@MelReads]

oh, and she KNOWS it🤣💃🏻

[@kristintalksbooks]

Mama Mel is sooooo gorgeous 😍😍 not a book with an ugly cover 😂😂 I love that 🕵🏽‍♀️

[@MelReads]

you already knoooow🤣🏋🏻

[@sleuthytv1228]

Oh lord your mom looks younger than me 😂

[@MelReads]

the fountain of youth has blessed her, stg🤣

[@lostinmyimagination7485]

🕵🕶🔎I wish my mom would buy me books!! Thats awesome for your mom to know you so well. Overall loved this video.

[@MelReads]

she's truly the best!!💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@shawnahawthorn2658]

🕵‍♀️ butcher and blackbird.... ahhhh. No spoilers just internal screaming.

[@MelReads]

i'm too excited😭😭😭

[@TriciaWarrens]

I initially didn’t want to read One Dark Window because I thought the cover was ugly too. Then I saw character art that changed my mind and of course ended up loving it!

[@MelReads]

looking up character art of it right NOOOW🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

[@shedreamsinwords]

I love seeing your mom buy you books and getting them both on the cart! Butcher & Blackbird and Indigo Ridge are both faves (although Juniper Hill is my favorite in the series), I do hope you enjoy them 💙 happy reading with this amazing tbr!

[@MelReads]

i'm literally counting down the days to read juniper hill!! i think that'll become a fav💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@vanessareadsfiction]

Your mom is too cute… we love the excitement and the support

[@MelReads]

thank you 🥹🫶🏻

[@MissyPecas33]

My doggy passed away a few days ago. This video is the only thing that is brining me joy right now.

[@MelReads]

sending you some love and a big hug🥺🫶🏻

[@mimz_]

🕵️ Yes I was waiting for your video! Mama Mel is gorgeous! _looks like it's never been opened_ isn't that the idea!?😂 I read "what the river knows" last yr I think. It was kinda meh~ Another dnf - butcher & blackbird. Fun start but somehow it stopped vibing very soon I devoured little thieves books in April. Absolutely loved it! Cried so good too lol My may tbr for now consists of bookshops & bonedust (just started reading it - 20 pages i) and Reappearance of Rachel Price (one of my most anticipated releases)

[@MelReads]

aaahhh so happy you loved little thieves😭 i hope the may tbr has gone super well, too!!

[@DhanakNMalik]

I don't own any of the books currently in this TBR but 5 of them are definitely on my Radar to Get Soon.. They look so good

[@MelReads]

crossing all fingers so that they deliver😭🧚🏻‍♀️

[@Britney-eo3dr]

Butcher and Blackbird was soooo so very good, I absolutely loved it 🕵🏽

[@MelReads]

i better love it too, cause i'll be sad if i don't😭

[@whitneygoodsite9949]

AS SOON as you picked up Indigo Ridge I LITERALLY SCREAMED!! its such a great series & the vibes are 👌🏻👌🏻 I hope you love it!

[@MelReads]

i'm going to speedily need a copy of juniper hill, because after indigo ridge... i already know👀

[@Taabea]

Istg I loooove your videos so much! 😫 The visuals are aesthetic, you are BEAUTIFUL, the sound quality is crisp and clean, the bookshelf is looking extra gorgeous aaand your humor is humoring once again 🤌🏼 what could we desire for more?

[@MelReads]

OMG?? this is truly the sweetest thing ever, thank you😭💖

[@Ms.HGL.]

Butcher and Blackbird was pretty good. I gave it 4*

[@MelReads]

i'm so excited to start it next week💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@jttreads]

🔍 love the video!! I'm so intrigued by What the River Knows!!

[@MelReads]

i'm currently reading it and 130 pages in… i'm having the best time!!

[@TheTreasureTrove]

🔎 🕵🏻‍♀️ I love this. Excited to see what you get through this month! ❤️

[@MelReads]

💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@kyra8138]

Indigo Ridge is also on my tbr this month! I recently got kindle unlimited again as a reward to myself for doing something hard this month so it's book number 4 in the kindle unlimited tbr right now lol

[@MelReads]

yessss i love that😮‍💨

[@TBMREADS]

I just finished the fake mate! I enjoyed it, very quick read!

[@MelReads]

i loved it🥹🧚🏻‍♀️

[@tss337]

I see where you get your alluring personality from 😊 your mom is Electric!…I cannot wait to hear what you think about Bridgerton #4. I read it in April (in prep for the premiere) and enjoyed this one the most out of the series so far.

[@MelReads]

vlog coming soon with mr. bridgerton featured😌🤌🏻✨

[@thevossfam5888]

🔍 loved seeing your mom buy books😁 and great TBR

[@MelReads]

💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@itstiahra]

this TBR is stunninnnng! Isabel Ibañez is my fave author. Her writing is so easy to read and captivating ❤❤

[@MelReads]

been finding this out by reading what the river knows!! it's been really great so far💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@lilianamariatomaz]

🕵️ I don’t wanna jinx it but I feel like this month is my best reading month, as I’m on my second book 😂 just finished The Long Way Home and now I’m reading Book Lovers by Emily Henry

[@MelReads]

listeeen, may has been a good one so far😮‍💨

[@shelby5725]

You’ve got me wanting to do a monthly TBR!! Love your vibes 🫶

[@MelReads]

it's always the best time💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@Estrellas.Corner]

Absolutely love your energy. Great video!🕵‍♀

[@MelReads]

🥹🫶🏻

[@nknutson780]

I have read what a river knows it was good, I think you will love it, I’m so excited for the next one to come out ❤🕵️🥷

[@MelReads]

i'm having a great time so far with it!!!

[@BookishDaddy]

One Dark Window is one of my favorite covers ever 😩😂😂😂

[@MelReads]

omg i'm so sorry😭 me over here thinking it's the ugliest thing cvghkjhg

[@BookishDaddy]

@@MelReads 😂😂😂 no worries

[@sam_pvmind]

i always wanted to join your Patreon and i got extra money this month so i’m excited to join you on there

[@jasminmai3528]

I finished Our Wives Under the Sea a few days ago and its by far my favourite book of 2024 so far. Hope you love it as much as I did

[@MelReads]

omg i love thaaat!!! i tried to start it a few nights ago and got spooked, so it'll be a day read for sure🤣

[@crimsonkiss13]

I was hoping you would choose What the River Knows. It is so good!! I devoured it. Hope you love Whit as much as I do.

[@MelReads]

whit is EVERYTHING!! their banter is unmaaatched😭🥹

[@nadinebenjamin1882]

Also, glad the universe chose Romancing Mr. Bridgerton for you, was praying that it would.

[@MelReads]

the universe knew what it was doing hehe🏃🏻‍♀️

[@teresarollen7425]

I just subscribed to your channel. I loved watching you pick your TBR. Happy May Reading! 🔍

[@MelReads]

welcome to the fam💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@Pernille842]

Omg I read Romancing mr. Bridgerton in April and it was sosososo good ❤ had a little tear in my eye by the end 🥲❤️

[@MelReads]

now i need to try and add when he was wicked to my june tbr, cause i'm also PUMPED about that one😮‍💨

[@drewsambitiousreading2752]

I love ur tbr Mel!! One dark window was a 5 star read for me, so I hope u love it too! Good luck with ur reading plans

[@MelReads]

fingers crossed that i love it too💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@drewsambitiousreading2752]

@@MelReads I hope u do! I still need to read the finale

[@beautifulmama862]

I loved butcher and blackbird❤❤❤ so many favs.....love your tbr videos love all your videos

[@MelReads]

💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@aurora-cc6hk]

thank u for the 4k quality on ur vids

[@MelReads]

always the best for y'all💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Good luck with your reading this month!!

[@MelReads]

tysm jay💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@spellbound_bj]

What a great selection!! I can't wait to hear your thoughts on Painted Devils and What the River Knows. This month I'm reading These Hollow Vows.

[@MelReads]

oooo hopefully it'll be a good one for you!! i've owned it for ages, and have yet to read it🏃🏻‍♀️

[@jenwhite7779]

Awesome video! I read, What the river knows and it was a great read. The love interest was just right. She kept the story interesting the whole time. Overall I gave it four stars.

[@MelReads]

hayes is stealing my heart right now, stg🏋🏻😮‍💨

[@Queen1Kingdom]

I didn’t love “What the River knows”. Figured the plot twists very early on and didn’t realize it had a second book that’s coming out in November.

[@MelReads]

we'll see how it goes for me👀

[@nadinebenjamin1882]

Not a word of a lie, I've been contemplating reading butcher and blackbird for a while now. I started and stopped the fake mate, too. It wasn't the right time for that book but I'm might pick it back up again thanks to you. Also, never heard of what the river knows but I'm convinced, put it on the list! I never read Indigo Ridge but have read Juniper Hill and defs think you'll be into it. Sorry this is so long😣

[@MelReads]

i defo need a copy of juniper hill, because i also think that one will hit the spot🏄🏻‍♀️

[@alicefacey6571]

Momma Mel for her own channel! ❤

[@MelReads]

nothing she'd love more lmaoooo🤣

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Hope you enjoy your reads 📚☕

[@MelReads]

thank you!!!💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@anaeliseee]

been loving manga recently! you should definitely check out A Sign of Affection if you haven’t already! it is my absolute fav so sweet and pure and cute

[@MelReads]

i read vol. 1 back in 2021 but don't remember any of it, tbh😭 defo need a reread!

[@anaeliseee]

that’s okay! i understand it’s not for everyone. i started watching the anime first and continued with the manga. definitely a nice break from high fantasy and a nice pure read between big chunky books and series for me!! :))

[@koalaskrypin]

Love this way of choosing books to read. Where do you find the prompts to put in the jar, and I mean how or from where do you choose them? 🕵‍♂

[@_morganhodder_]

Love mama Mel, would love to see a video with her!

[@MelReads]

oh, she'll definitely get to pick my tbr very soon hehe

[@magicbehindtheplans8803]

I feel the same way about colors! I fw a few colors but don’t have a favorite lol

[@MelReads]

yes, this!!! i knew y'all were going to get me💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@sam_pvmind]

Omg it took me forever to notice your Niall Horan sweatshirt!! I love it 😍

[@MelReads]

hehehe the best vibes only💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@hallewhy]

I'm planning on reading Heir of Fire 🧐

[@MelReads]

you're in for a good time!!!

[@nettie8060]

I’ve started What the River Knows

[@MelReads]

oooo hope you love it💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@BetweenThePagesWithLouLou]

That is not you mum, that’s your sister!! I wish my mum was interested in my interest. Such a lovely thing for her to do 😊

[@DhanakNMalik]

Same my mom doesn't care about reading either.. The sad part is my dad used to read a lot, has stopped reading

[@MelReads]

you made my mom's day with this one, omg 🤣 🫶🏻

[@deschavez2759]

We just read What the River Knows for a work book club. We all loved it! Everyone gave it 4 or 5 stars. It’s a fun one.

[@MelReads]

i'm reading it right now and i'm LOVING it too💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@rorieholley-fw4ei]

Yes girlll!!!! I don’t really have a favorite color to 😅

[@MelReads]

glad i'm not the only one🤣

[@dianka414]

The One Dark Window cover is giving knockoff of The Heart of Betrayal cover from the Remnant Chronicles by Mary Pearson 👀 #iykyk

[@MelReads]

omg diana, why is this spot ON😭😭😭

[@basmastory2023]

I'm watching the may tbr in may,24th hhhhhhh its OK ❤

[@kristensmith8778]

🕵️ I can’t wait for ur opinion on Wild Love!!! I need to read it

[@MelReads]

not a hit for me, sadly😭

[@kristensmith8778]

Yea, recently read and it wasn’t as good as the chestnut springs books.

[@JennyOmaly]

The jump scare at the end XD

[@MelReads]

have to keep y'all on your toes🏋🏻😮‍💨

[@chocolateoreo6489]

I’m sending you love ❤❤❤

[@MelReads]

right back at you🫶🏻

[@juliacash8135]

🔍🕵️📖 I am going to try and read some sequels this month so I don’t have as many series. I also have a few book club books which are Better than the movies, Powerless, and Murder Your employer which I have to read this month.

[@MelReads]

hopefully all the reads go amazingly💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@juliacash8135]

@@MelReads thanks! I hope yours do too!

[@sophiacruz7266]

I’m planning to read a couple romance novels and continue some series. 🕵️ My tbr: Funny Story Just for the Summer Happily Never After A Shadow Crown Murder and Mamon

[@MelReads]

love that may turned into romance month for a bunch of us💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@TheStef1321]

🔍 I'm planning to read Legendary! I'm a bit behind on it but finally am going to get around with it !

[@MelReads]

i still need to read finale😭

[@glendaleereads]

great video!

[@MelReads]

💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@carolinacossio4767]

Meeeel me acabo de dar cuenta que hablas español, que emoción 🥹

[@MelReads]

panameña de nacimiento, crianza, y vida🫶🏻✨

[@jorenyer8489]

*magnifying glass emoji* *mustache emoji* (on my laptop that does only very limited emojis . . . 😅)

[@meghanwalsh8952]

Okay I'm an official Mels mums Stan account - gorgeous, stylish, fabulous and so damn sweet ❤

[@MelReads]

she's literally jumping because of all these comments🤣 i think y'all have made her year fdklghbndh

[@Savannah_S.08]

Have you read the knockemout trilogy by Lucy Score? If so, are the 2nd and 3rd worth it? It's mostly the second im not sure about, i adored the first!

[@MelReads]

i have [surprisingly] never read a lucy score book👀

[@queenbee010188]

U need to listen to butcher and blackbird on audio its amazing to listen to

[@MelReads]

👀👀👀

[@PistachioGold]

Mama Mel is motheringggggg ❤❤❤ L9ve your tbr ❤ 🕵‍♂️🕵‍♀️🕵‍♂️🕵‍♀️

[@MelReads]

tysm💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@glendaleereads]

This month I am reading A Court of Silver Flames which I started at the end of April. I want to read A Funny Story and I Want To Die But I want to Eat tteokpokki

[@MelReads]

ughhh i'm counting down the days to read funny story!! hoping to fit it into my june tbr😭

[@ivaatanasova1364]

If you gonna read Butcher and blackbird please please please do the audiobook. It's done amazing. P.s your mom is gorgeous

[@MelReads]

i'll check it out👀🏋🏻

[@juliacash8135]

I don’t think One Dark Window has an ugly cover. I think it’s pretty. Not as pretty as some but not ugly at all IMO. My ugliest book is probably the host by Stephanie Meyers. The cover is a close up of a girls face specifically her eye and it’s really ugly but I have heard it’s good and hope to read it soon. I think you’d like it as well. Just have to get past the ugly cover.

[@MelReads]

oh yeah, the host is a BAD cover🤣

[@juliacash8135]

@@MelReads yes it is!

[@lexys_library]

I would just really love to know what camera you use 🤣❤️

[@MelReads]

it's a canon m6 mark ii🫶🏻✨

[@heathers_happily_ever_afters]

🕵

[@MelReads]

💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@norcalrosesl.5199]

🕵️

[@MelReads]

💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@maevemurray3202]

@6:03 she picked my prompt 😭😱

[@MelReads]

hehehe 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@TheUnwantonLife]

🔍

[@MelReads]

💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@Des_Diane]

Omg your mom is so cute

[@MelReads]

tysm🥹🫶🏻

[@tamaraesquivel7663]

🕵️‍♀️ 🔎

[@MelReads]

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[@ScorpioMoon213]

🕵🏽‍♀️

[@MelReads]

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[@Eugenia1412]

🕵🏻‍♀🔍❤❤❤

[@MelReads]

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[@pennychannell6066]

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[@MelReads]

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[@bqsux5018]

🕵🏻‍♀️ ur mom is stunning like mother like daughter

[@MelReads]

awee, thank you🥹💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@franbevan1513]

🕵‍♂️🔍❤

[@MelReads]

💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@salahalselene4957]

📕📓📖📙📚📗📘📗

[@MelReads]

💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@josieann4390]

🔍🔍

[@MelReads]

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[@samileigh2370]

🕵🏻‍♀️🔍🕵🏻‍♀️🔎

[@MelReads]

💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@Saidaes]

Liaten to Butcher and Blackbird on audiobook...thank me later hahahah

[@MelReads]

i don't tend to listen to romance books in audio format cause they make me uncomfy, but i'll sample it to see what's up👀

[@Saidaes]

@@MelReads please do! 🤞🏽 I hope you’ll love it as much as I did 🤞🏽

[@annalassila4634]

Your mother is stunning 😮

[@MelReads]

thank you🥺🫶🏻

[@finabhaddhasx]

🕵‍♀🕵‍♀🕵‍♀🕵‍♀

[@MelReads]

💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@reedreviews4247]

Mom is a baddie

[@MelReads]

oh, you ALREADY know!!!🤣🫶🏻

[@NickySusanne]

Wow 2 beautiful queens in one vid. 🥰

[@MelReads]

🥹🫶🏻

[@nadinebenjamin1882]

Honestly, your mom is both cute and respectfully also hot. Love her book shopping clips and her little dance. Award for best mom goes to... a mom who knows her daughter's taste.

[@MelReads]

truly the best!!🫶🏻

[@warnerblair]

That’s your mom?!?! She looks like she could be your sister!!

[@warnerblair]

Not me who loves one dark windows cover

[@MelReads]

she's been blessed by the fountain of youth🤣💃🏻

[@tonisha9385]

Your mom is so cute...🕵

[@MelReads]

tysm💖🧚🏻‍♀️✨

[@leilanijenna]

THATS UR MOM??? She looks 25

[@MelReads]

indeed hehe💃🏻

[@dianka414]

I love my mamma and she loves me, but she would not buy me books b/c per her, I already have too many 🥹💔

[@MelReads]

my mom definitely feels the same, but thankfully it doesn't stop her lmaoooo

[@Lakes-RomantasyReader]

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[@MelReads]

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[@lilliannaap6240]

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[@MelReads]

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