finishing 2 books, trader joe's haul, + my new espresso machine | WEEKLY READING VLOG

[@chrisisbookinit]

🌧️ I totally didn’t just listen to this while I was cleaning and now I’m watching it again to actually see what I was hearing 😅 as for mental health, I’m stressy, I’m depressy, I’m irritated that apparently there’s nothing to make bleach water with but what else is new? I can fix exactly one of those things so that’s what I’m doing payday

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I’m sorry, this is the season for stressy and depressy I feel and I’m OVER it 😤

[@surpriseitsus9622]

Mom of two older kids, Coke and McDonald's fries 🍟 is a cure all for headaches, hangovers, and sad days. Some days I add a chocolate shake.

[@morbooksplease3078]

Lol cicadas chirping is such a comfort noise for people in the south

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i’m glad i’m not alone in that 🙌🏼

[@maxs.reading.corner]

nothing brings me more joy then when i wake up and see that you posted a new video! lately i’ve been rewatching your old blogs because no one else compares to you and your content 😭🫶

[@oliviareadsalatte]

omg stop this is so kind of you 😭💛

[@MyLifeAsJordanRenee]

I’ve also made it a little bit of a goal to read a little more slow this year 🥳 and I want to annotate more often 😁

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Yes!!! I always get nervous about annotating books on a first read, but I’m gonna just toss that problem away this year 🤣

[@WhiskersMcGee]

Fun fact! McDonalds has a special deal with coke to increase the ratio of coke syrup to soda water in their dispensers. That’s why coke tastes different (better) at McDonalds!

[@melissakrimmel1384]

Stopping this 5 minutes in so I can comment and say I SO APPRECIATE THE MENTAL HEALTH CONVERSATION! nope not ok but I love this content and it helps me get through my day to day.

[@samteske2752]

My placebo effect for migraines is definitely Mountain Dew in a can, with an excedrin, all the lights off, and no sounds 😂 my mom taught me well

[@homestylereads]

I’m great! My mental health has been amazing lately. December was so great after my horrible Autumn (so sad because it’s my fav season, but it was awful), and I’ve started walking again. And you go me hooked on Liquid IV. I am OBSESSED with the passion fruit flavor. 🌧️

[@rachelmaybeidk]

the woof at 6:33 was so cute

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🐕🐕

[@talkingtomyshelf]

🌨 might have to start daily walking myself honestly, these winter months are tough! appreciate the lil check in, wishing you all the best xx

[@bookishbibliomania9482]

I love Blood on the Tracks, I’ve been reading it since volume 2 came out and I am obsessed. It’s very disturbing at times, but there’s layers of deeper meaning behind it.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i’m excited to continue on!

[@tanyaembly7630]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE watching your videos. When I'm down and stressed and anxiety is acting up I love when one of your videos pop up. Your personality is amazing and I get to laughing. I've also been feeling depressed and anxious and more on edge this time of year. I have started my 1st reading journal on the 1st day of the new year and I love seeing my process on paper.

[@thetrueolivia]

🌧 love the vlog. January and February are usually my worst mental health months. Partially due to weather, partially because all festive things go away and it's dark and depressing but I'm not doing too bad this year so far. Last year was hell so anything will be better than that. 🙂 also, reading Scythe which is dark but good lol, and starting the Library of the Dead. Also, watching Encanto, love the songs and also watching Step by Step and reliving my childhood.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i’m so glad this year is better so far! i agree, i feel like since 2020 they’ve been rough, so i’m attempting to force it to be better 🤣

[@LaurenCondon]

Drinking my McDonald’s coke to cure my headache as I watch this and I’m so glad that I’m not the only one who does this

[@ReadingNymph]

🌧 I love your planner! Its so cute ♡ Mental health is always important to talk about! Ive been doing well this week thankyou! Taking 2023 to be the year I prioritise myself and wellbeing ♡

[@oliviareadsalatte]

thank you! and that’s such a good goal for the year 💛

[@gem4775]

Thank you for always being very candid about mental health. I just went back to my college town which is where I feel the most anxious and notice my OCD tendencies the most. But I agree with your healthy habits discussion (drinkin my water and walking rn)

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i’m glad you’re doing things and taking the steps to help with those things! 💛

[@clairedecoste4310]

My anxiety has been up as well. Very annoying. I walk too, outside because the weather here is mild (Victoria BC). I listen to my happy place books: Sherry Thomas’s Charlotte Holmes series. Yes, that Holmes. They are really funny and have a mystery in each one. Looking forward to the new one coming out in February. Hang in there!

[@HarvestLockwood]

I always love the music you add in your vlogs!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Yay! Thank you!

[@alidaz9725]

Love your vlogs, always so relaxing and you always give me new books to add to my ever expanding list. Love your Trader Joe's haul, definitely grocery haul goals, I love all of the fresh fruit and veg. Also, what brand was your water infuser bottle (the one you added strawberries and limes too)? 🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️

[@jenwullstein7908]

🌧 thank you for this lovely vlog and for the checkin!

[@AmandaB09]

Seeing so many people during the holidays is extremely overwhelming for me. I cannot handle all of the social interaction, I also got the flu so thats been wonderful. I am currently on volume 4 of Blood on the Tracks and I am loving it (on Katy Colson’s reco). I really love watching your videos at the end of the day i could just listen and talk outloud to you as you ask questions every day! Thank you for being such an inspiration for me to get back in to reading as well as going to Therapy. I have been in therapy with Meds since March and I feel like a whole new person. It is not talked about enough and stigmatized too much. ❤❤

[@emilycooper5581]

I am absolutely OBSESSED with your videos!!! They are my favorite part of the day!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

omg thank you so much, emily!! 💛

[@armadillosky5253]

🌧 Jake & Ginger look so cozy! I can’t wait to read Once upon a broken heart too! 🌨

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🐕 🐈 i hope you enjoy it!

[@Jillybeanzxo]

🌧 I dare say there is no better bookish vlogger than Miss OliviaReadsaLatte 🙌🙌👏👍💝💝

[@oliviareadsalatte]

hahahah nooo you’re too kind 💛

[@Sarasstorytime22]

Puppy in the background. 😍🐶

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🐕💛

[@auburngirl1518]

🌧️ I love Stephanie Garber’s writing to I love all her books

[@oliviareadsalatte]

yeeeees, it’s so magical!

[@jillray951]

I too need a coke from McDonald’s when I have a headache usually before the migrane hits or as it’s going away

[@annmariesloan8406]

Reading with my eyeballs. Best quote I heard all day🤣🤣🤣

[@ameedwards9467]

🌧 love the rain as long as I don't have to go out in it! I loved Once Upon A Broken Heart, I hope you do enjoy it too :).

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I hope so too!

[@bookishnatie9614]

I am finally motivated to read ledgen series right now, I might start soon with those.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

hope you enjoy!

[@nicolealcorn8908]

Honestly my mental health has not been great. Very stressed and depressed. Watching your videos always perks me up. Thank you! 🌧❤

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i’m so glad they can do anything to help. i hope things look up soon 💛

[@xzannahx9546]

Coke Zero is the only thing that helps my migraines, coffee makes it worse. Your check in made me tear up. Thank you for asking, it really helps.❤❤ I've been reading through the Fruits Basket collector's editions. Sometimes a feel good story and reading about fictional characters struggling through their own problems just helps me.

[@reeyuhbeegale]

I only used to drink coffee when I wasn't feeling well until I met one of my closest friends who became my coffee buddy. And now, I drink iced coffee regularly. 😄

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🙌🏼☕️

[@marielbellan]

That moon lamp/light 😍

[@oliviareadsalatte]

right?! 🌙

[@BrooklynJean]

I love your vlogs! And I love that your including life content, especially grocery hauls! It helps me decide what I should pick up for the week haha! I’ll have to let my fiancé know about the coke trick 😂💖

[@oliviareadsalatte]

let me know if it helps! and thank you so much!! 💛

[@hadleyx]

I feeeeeel you with the asmr room while reading but cannot handle how you pronounce it “azmer” 😂😂 fire crackling & snow falling is 🤌

[@NaomiElizabeth96]

I’m happy I’m not the only one trying to read slower and just enjoy it more x

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i’ve noticed lots of people are!

[@surpriseitsus9622]

When I'm in a funk, I re read the entire Others series by Anne Bishop. Also just read the Innkeepers Chronicles series by Ilona Andrews and that made me happy.

[@rsarlls08]

I get bad headaches too...migraines are the worst. I have found that caffeine actually helps mine. I have a hard time with the holidays I really don't look forward to them ever since my mom passed in 2001 I haven't put a Christmas tree up since. I go to the library A LOT and I hit (not actually) the my local used bookstore...I love Barnes and Noble but the closest one to me is in Corpus Christi and it that is an 1 1/2 hr drive so I try to go once a year for a book haul.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I’m so sorry to hear about that, holidays are very hard for me as well (mainly around November). And oh gosh, that is a bit of a drive! I wish we had more local bookstores around us, but we’re kind of the opposite and our more indie ones are an hour+ drive for us. I really need to finally get my physical library card though!

[@annmariesloan8406]

The candles looked cool

[@Pinkfreakblingbling]

🌩 even though I’m old enough to be your mother, our love for books, coffee cause me to just love your videos! Wondering if you can recommend some “starter fantasy books for me”.

[@chadreadsrom]

Wow the coke thing, so true but also lucozade when you're sick works too! My mental health is good today but tomorrow who knows 🤣

[@Sarasstorytime22]

Yes! The Coke from Mcds helps my migraines!

[@FernsFreakshow]

My dec was rough I def got the same feels and something that has been helping my rut is a book called unmasking autism by devon price it has helped me feel wayy less alone in my personal struggles

[@ApriliusMaximus]

OBSESSED with your vlogs!!!! 🥰

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Yay! Thank you! 💛📖

[@sophiethebookdragon]

I have started using the term "brain goblins" because of you as i cannot think of a better way to describe the lil demons that haunt my brain for no apparent reason! you are always such a perfect vibe and your vlogs are beyond soothing for me. 💘

[@sarahgreen5475]

I have such a problem with picking what to read. I always start then stop then choose something else to read. In 2023 I have wrapped 12 books (one for each month as a blind date with a book) and a jar full of all the names of the books I need to read and I am picking from that this year to get the TBR read. Also I have shared your McDonalds coke tip with others and I have to say it works!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

You’ll have to let me know if those tricks work! I have the same struggle too, and it just gets worse this time of year!

[@sarahgreen5475]

@@oliviareadsalatte I down from the TBR pile 199 to go 😀 and I just started Winter in Paradise which was the blind date book. I’m enjoying it. When it’s done I can choose from my TBR jar.

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Great vlog..because of the holidays the reading slump of mine was nits so now I can relax read again in peace lol 😂📚☕⛄

[@missemmajackson8199]

I really enjoy your vlogs, 👓 it's make me want to start a reading blog.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

You should!

[@AllyEmReads]

I fully agree about the coffee with a headache thing. My mom always told me to have caffeine with a headache (once it becomes a migraine all I can do is take a pill and go to bed lol) but coffee always seemed to make it worse, so instead I drink a Dr. Pepper

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i find the same thing with coffee! it’s such a hit or miss, but a coke always helps!

[@reneebrown3520]

Loved once upon a broken heart! And my bestie got me a signed copy of the second book in the series for Christmas!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

omg that’s so cool!!

[@AliceCullen0890]

My sister just had surgery beginning of December and today she had a appointment and thankfully she is healing great! I have had to pack her wounds and do pretty much everything for her

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I hope she’s doing well and continuing to do well! 💛

[@kerstinreads]

I love your Vlogs. I'm currently reading 4 books. 😆 one audio, two ebooks and one print. 🙈

[@LGJBJD]

I can't waiiiiit for you to read the OUABH (stephanie garber) duology!!!!

[@andieland1923]

🌧🌧I can never decide what to read either. I don't even really make a TBR anymore because I take the time to do it and then I read NOTHING from my TBR, I just pick random books. Why. lol

[@diamondsanddolls]

We moved day after Christmas...and I haven't really been reading because work has been nuts. Pretty much just going through the motions because exhaustion lol.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

oh man, that does sound super exhausting. i hope you find some time for yourself 💛

[@oliviacortez4615]

🌧️ So today im feeling good 🤗 im trying to start reading “A court of wings and ruin” but now its the 4th day and idk how to start lol ❤️

[@oliviareadsalatte]

honestly ya just gotta jump in with that big ol book 🤣

[@trishthorpe8687]

Omg your cat, the way she looks at you, so dang cute!!!!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

hehe she is the cutest 🐈

[@sambarnard9506]

☁️🌧🌧☁️ happy now year 💛

[@oliviareadsalatte]

happy new year!! 🎊

[@sarahelizabeth5381]

My mom told me the Coke thing too! Glad it wasn’t just mine 😂

[@oliviareadsalatte]

hahaha it must be a universal experience 🤣

[@erilyda]

Mine told me the same, although it wasn’t McDonald’s specific 😂. I’ve found the magic combo for a migraine is coke, aspirin (chewable baby aspirin gets in your blood stream faster) and then Tylenol sinus to help with pressure

[@angelaholmes8888]

Just finished reading the flatshare by beth o' Leary I can't wait to watch the tv adaptation of it almost done with loveboat Taipei still need to continue with foul lady fortune by chloe gong

[@Themarkeys]

Olivia I was wondering which words search game you play I've been looking for one to play against other people??

[@oliviareadsalatte]

it called search by wordscapes!

[@pandiegirl597]

Im interested in knowing more about this new espresso machine. I'm all for some caffeine to help with reading more books of course 😉

[@michaelacarrizales1573]

Cream of tartar is an ingredient for snickerdoodle cookies❤

[@oliviareadsalatte]

this could be a sign 👀

[@gracerracer3405]

If you have time to answer, I'd love to know where you got your water bottle! My sister recently had her stomach removed and can no longer drink plain water so I think that'd be a great gift for her. Thanks!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Hi! Is it the water bottle that I used with fruit? We got it from amazon if so. I can get the link, or the link to another if it’s a different one you’re referring to! I hope your sister is doing well. 💛

[@gracerracer3405]

@@oliviareadsalatte Yes, the one with fruit! I found one on Amazon that looks similar but I don't think it's the exact same, MAMI WATA. I'd rather get the one you have since you like it but this one looks fine too - I'm grateful for the idea! Her surgery was in July and all of her cancer was successfully removed so she's doing really well, all things considered. Thank you for the response!!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

This is the one: MAMI WATA™ Fruit Infuser Water... www.amazon.com/dp/B074G1WSXB?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share It’s the same one you found!!

[@gracerracer3405]

@@oliviareadsalatte You're amazing, thank you so much!!!

[@annalisaortiz5236]

I am doing much better now that the holidays are over and I’ve gone back to my normal routine. The holidays really get me down 😢

[@oliviareadsalatte]

same! i find the routine is so so important for mental health

[@oXtatsukoXo]

I love the sound of cicadas! Can you link me that asmr room? Also I just started legendborn purely upon your recommendation. 😅

[@oliviareadsalatte]

here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5XQaZWkoLlkf6s and i hope you enjoy it!!

[@MoJordanReads]

You motivate me, girl, I gotta get my butt walking more often. Because I literally have a Vitamin D deficiency so... yeah... Thank you for the push lol OUABH and Ballad were two of my absolute faves from last year. I do feel like it was more YA than the Caraval series so that was a bit of a downer but I loved Jacks so much that it made it better!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i have that deficiency too! i have to take supplements for it 😅

[@MoJordanReads]

@@oliviareadsalatte Same, lol and I live in AZ so it's not like we can claim there isn't enough sunshine lmao

[@staceygiosi3878]

I do take my Migraine meds with coke and it works more then it doesn’t , if it doesn’t I know I’m in for a nasty one. Happy New Year pretty 💖

[@oliviareadsalatte]

happy new year! 🎆

[@bethm7362]

Rumor has it that McDonalds has different coke product syrups than anywhere else. That’s what makes those Coke’s so epic.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

omg i would so believe that

[@charlottesaucedaslovacek]

Don’t ever ghost us like that Etsy seller!!! I enjoy popping you up on my tv and listening to your blogs and bookish stuff every time you are available lmao😂

[@oliviareadsalatte]

hahah i would never ghost y’all like that!

[@BellaDonna871]

I am definitely not ok… holidays are always hard since I loss my parents, but now my bday is looming the anniversaries of their deaths and their bdays are just lurking and work is super stressful…. Ighhhhh my brain needs a break

[@heatherbritcher5190]

Another great vlog! Mental health is sooo important! Take care of yourself. 🌧 🌦

[@oliviareadsalatte]

you as well 💛

[@brandim1230]

🌧️we are due to get some rain today.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@cassiebooks9074]

🌧 I know this kind of a random comment but I know this: cream of tartar is used for baking certain cookies, I'm pretty sure snickerdoodles is one of them. So I guess u r now prepared for baking endeavors. I'm so excited for once upon a broken heart! I hope u like it.

[@sandyroberts2911]

Where is the floating globe from?

[@oliviareadsalatte]

amazon!

[@Emreadsabit]

My mom also told me that Coke helps headaches/migraines. Mother knows best! Lol

[@oliviareadsalatte]

truly! 🙌🏼

[@allieklinsky]

maybe a dumb question but what kindle do you have? i want to get one but idk what’s what 🥺

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Not at all! I have the kindle oasis!

[@carolinesromancereads]

So when I first read Caraval, I dnfed Legendary because I wasn't liking it - should I give the series a reread and just push through Legendary? Is it worth it? I love your videos!

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i would say finale is totally worth pushing through legendary! that book kind of serves to set up all the rest of the books in this world! and thank you so much 💛

[@carolinesromancereads]

@@oliviareadsalatte Thanks Olivia! And of course

[@carilei]

I think some headaches are caused by low blood sugar and that’s why a coke helps me

[@oliviareadsalatte]

yes, some definitely are! usually mine aren’t, but i’ve noticed cokes help a ton if it’s a bit of a hunger headache especially.

[@AliceCullen0890]

So far this month I have read nothing but, smut lol on the plus side I read 4 books working on my 5th so far this year lol

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Hey, reading is reading! 5 already is so impressive!

[@AliceCullen0890]

@@oliviareadsalatte make that 6 lol

[@felicitypevideos4224]

Is that a giant heating pad in the background? Do you know what brand it is? Mine got recalled this summer for being a fire hazard but I’m still using it because it’s the only good one I’ve had 😭

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i don’t have a giant heating pad, but the ones i have gotten are from amazon!

[@lubbesadubbes.9227]

A Trader Joe's haul? Oh worddd

[@oliviareadsalatte]

🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@livmilesparanormalromanceb6891]

Mmm McDonald’s coke, I’ll have to remember that the next time I have a headache.😂

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Report back if it works 🫡

[@komaedacoffee4298]

My mental health is worse in winter, i reread my comfort book a darker shade of magic 🥰

[@oliviareadsalatte]

such a good book!!

[@komaedacoffee4298]

@@oliviareadsalatte yesss! I love grumpy Kell 🥰🥰 im trying to find something similar

[@katiemaki5740]

My hair does what yours does when I put it up like that. Lol.

[@sarahschultz7666]

I’m reading the Stalking Jack The Ripper series (it’s entertaining at best lmao) As a migraine sufferer, coffee makes it worse for me 🥺 mentally I’m.. surviving… 😂 Love your vlogs! ❤️

[@oliviareadsalatte]

i love that series!! and thank you so much 💛 i hope things look up soon!

[@kyra8138]

Whenever you say ASMR that way I always think you're saying Asthma in a Southern (Texas) accent and I'm always like "Is this play about me!?"

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I just sat here repeating those two words and I can’t stop laughing 🤣

[@annmariesloan8406]

Who cares if there are pumpkins in the background. They look cute. Plus you can't really tell at this distance. Our across the street neighbor had pumpkins out when the first snow hit in October. People were like pumpkins and snow in the same picture 🤣

[@oliviareadsalatte]

if i could have the halloween stuff out year round, i would 🤣 🎃

[@hillaryberg6771]

Would Love to know which British book/lifestyle blog creators you watch! ❤

[@catyapping]

McDonald’s coke is my medicine too. For my stomach though

[@oliviareadsalatte]

Oh yes! Sprite helps with that too!

[@holdenbeach4ever]

Our dog is a cat food thief also 🌧

[@oliviareadsalatte]

how dare they 😤🤣🐕

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

And now I want an espresso machine…. 😤

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I’m not saying to do it…. But I’m also not not saying to do it..

[@taylorlien569]

I am slowly or quickly losing my mind. I am in a state of transition and everyday I feel good about it for about 30 seconds before I just want to start screaming crying throwing up. I am making the right choice but my traumatized ass is kicking and screaming leaving comfort behind every step of the way. Hence why I made my phrase this year, trust and fruition because I just need to trust that the work I have done will come to fruition because that's about all I can do.

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I’m so proud of you for choosing the tough, but right decision for you and just know you’ve got a community here for you! 💛

[@arlenaellis1149]

cool video🌧🌧🌧🌧

[@oliviareadsalatte]

thanks!! 💛

[@marvelllousmeg]

🌧️ 🌧️ 🌧️

[@oliviareadsalatte]

💛💛💛

[@bronwynsmith3225]

Hi I'm ok dealing with my dad dieing had Christmas on my own for the first time but ya I'm going ok I'm reading 📖 The holiday bookshop by Lucy Dickens

[@oliviareadsalatte]

I am so so so sorry for your loss. I’m glad to hear you’re doing okay, and I hope that does continue. 💛

[@bronwynsmith3225]

@@oliviareadsalatte reading 📚 helping me alot

[@michellemarlow4908]

Im just truly existing at this point. But that's good

[@oliviareadsalatte]

sometimes that’s all you can do, and that’s enough 💛

[@author-nerd1837]

⛈

[@oliviareadsalatte]

💛