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[@leoniesliberi]

Kayla and Dylan - the crossover we didn‘t know we needed 😍

[@saradjaroud971]

Yeah 😅I want him to see this video 😂 or at least know he inspired it

[@irenamcg]

Two parts of KZbin I never would have guessed would meet but I love it 🤣

[@piresmari]

Right?? So unexpected and delightful!

[@Stitch.by.Stitch.Crochet]

I just got done marathoning a bunch of his videos and now this video shows up! It's great!

[@janamorais267]

I know this will never happen, but now I need a collab!!

[@arp711]

Nah the 4.62 should totally count as a win, because if you round to the nearest tenth, it would round down to a 4.6, and you were only making guesses with one place after the decimal.

[@salamalmahi541]

Agreed!

[@BrennaElaine98]

I love the idea of a vlog series where you go to the library and just pick books you’ve never heard about and that aren’t super popular and read them!

[@grace_nadine]

yes i feel like i constantly see the same books talked about and want opinions on a wider range of books

[@KristinKravesBooks]

Liam freaking out over the smoothie incident is the cutest thing! This is such a fun video idea and a great excuse to check out books you never heard of!

[@ballroomred]

Loving this video concept! Also, I’ve never heard you sound more Canadian than when you said, “I guess I go hard on the pumpkins, heh?” 🤣

[@WishAtElevenEleven]

I love that you’re picking books you’re not familiar with because it’s impossible not to be somewhat spoiled if you spend as much time on goodreads as I do.

[@BooksandLala]

yessss I feel like if I've even seen the rating *once* by accident, it's stuck somewhere deep inside my mind hahaha

[@josephine5931]

I love Dylan, so the second I saw this come up it reminded me of his guessing the rating based off the movie trailers series he does, and was so excited when I saw you got inspiration from him!! This is such a good idea to do with books as well!

[@SabrinaMSabrinasStories]

The video clip from when you spilt the smoothie 😂😂 thank you for including it. Also I can't believe how good you are at guessing the average ratings!? I've always thought they were so random but I guess you have made sense of them!

[@AKauG09]

Can I just say I love your videos and appreciate how much effort you put into your content. I’m not even much of a reader but I cant get enough of your videos and just hearing you speak about what you’re reading is so enjoyable

[@KatieColson]

Not the missing 2020 school photo! 😢😢😢

[@BooksandLala]

I could have sworn I took one of him in his room at some point doing zoom school, but I *scoured* my computer and found nothing 😭

[@KatieColson]

@@BooksandLala that would’ve been funny though.

[@janamorais267]

Kayla and dylan are basically the only people i watch on youtube, and seeing that one of his videos inspired this... just two of the best parts of youtube colliding, love to see it

[@RonnieTheReader]

I don’t pay attention to the Goodreads rating that often but this really showed me how much of a pattern with ratings there really is

[@anjalibhat14]

You’re a KZbin girly through and through and I love that because so am I!!! I love that you draw inspiration from other realms of this weird and wonderful site! Great concept 😍

[@jacforswear18]

The bit when you were holding up Eileen and talking about prizes not equalling public liking them made me laugh. I’ve had really good luck over the years with Booker Prize short listers and winners. It’s how I found one of my favourite authors and one of my favourite books by another author. However, it led me WILDLY astray with Eileen. I hated every second I spent reading that book 😂

[@justynajosha4118]

Olga Tokarczuk is massive in Poland - everyone is reading and loving her books so I honestly expected that the rating would be even above 4😅

[@noelle7pages]

for some reason I'm getting such a kick out of you joyfully describing a book as "a little bit stupid," I just love it 😂

[@BookChats]

It sounds like this is your first Hanif Abdurraquib essay collection and since you loved it, I would totally recommend They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us too which is mostly music essays but it's also about life. Also I'm so glad you loved it.

[@amandalikesthings]

I literally just found Dylan’s channel a few days ago and binged a ton of his videos, and now my fave booktuber is doing a video inspired by him? The stars have aligned

[@megm6569]

I think one of the reasons I love your videos so much is that I am a total process nerd. The effort you put into the method and lead up to a new challenge is so fun to watch. Thank you!

[@KathyDubs]

When you were describing how characters talk to each other in Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead, I was so intrigued to know if the book was originally written in English or not. The way you described it sounds exactly how Polish people talk to each other sometimes lol. I come from a Polish speaking family so it set off my sensors. I looked it up and it was originally written in Polish and then translated! I wonder how the translation piece impacts ratings.

[@emilyem3]

Hanif is one of my favorite writers 💕 His book They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us is absolutely incredible, and I think as a former emo kid you’d enjoy it lol!

[@OhHaiImMorgan]

IMMEDIATELY clicked on this when I noticed A Little Devil’s cover in the thumbnail, he’s local to me and I love seeing his books discussed on booktube because while he’s received lots of accolades in terms of awards I feel as though nobody I follow on booktube has talked about him!! Hanif is a true treasure and I’m so excited for his new book and SO jazzed you enjoyed it! It was a 5 star read for me as well - I love that you wanted to check and see what people were saying and what their favorite essays were, I think my fave essay is either On the Certain and Uncertain Movement of Limbs or I Would Like to Give Merry Clayton Her Roses. Those two I always end up going back to reread. I highly recommend his poetry collection “A Fortune For Your Disaster” as well! ❤

[@katecollins2471]

Wait he’s local to me, too!! 😂❤ someone else also commented this! We should meet up! I’d kill for more bookish friends in town who love both Kayla and Hanif.

[@izzzzzzzzy19]

wait you guys i'm in cbus too, that'd be so cute to meet up and have people to talk with about books in real life 🥹🥹

[@ChristineCauthen]

I used to work with Hanif and am such a fan of his work! immediately clicked seeing that book in the thumbnail, can’t speak highly enough of his way with words!!!

[@katecollins2471]

@@izzzzzzzzy19 we should!

[@abbytaegusuga]

We’re the same age and I honestly have no interest in owning a home or having a family yet, but seeing you decorate your home makes me want one too 😫 and I looove all the little Liam updates here and there. I feel weird saying this cuz I know it’s not what your channel is about at all, but I love the way you and Rob “parent.” It’s the perfect amount of independence and caring. Love glimpses of your little family 😊

[@katiewass339]

Hanif! They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us altered my brain, absolutely incredible writing.

[@emilyem3]

SAME.

[@maddiekel]

it's so interesting to me that you hadn't heard of a little devil in america before! so many of the books you mention on your channel or say are hyped right now i've never heard of, but hanif abdurraqib is one of my favorite authors (and a local author who i've met!). i'm glad you loved the book and would also recommend his other essays and poetry collections

[@BooksandLala]

I truly don't know how this happens to me!! I recently did a "books I've never heard of" vlog and I found out that so many of the books were *so incredibly popular* it was actually embarrassing. I'll pretend it's because I'm Canadian, or maybe that I often avoid learning about bookish prizes cause I automatically assume the books will be too dry or intellectual for me. I'm so glad to hear you enjoy his book as well- I will definitely look into more!!

[@katecollins2471]

Wait I’m from Columbus too! 😂

[@taylorgayhart9497]

@@BooksandLalaif it makes you feel better, I’m American and spend way too much on booktube and goodreads and I haven’t heard of these books! But also, I’ve come to realize that with there are sooooo many coming out every year, you really can’t know everything!

[@clarecarter9172]

You guessing these ratings at the beginning is insane haha. It’s like a little superpower. I feel like this when I guess what time it is after not looking at the time for a while (im always right lol)

[@CA_M7]

First of all, I love the hair it looks so vibrant on camera, and second this sounds like an scavanger hunt. So fun!

[@BlessedByBella]

You seem like such a loving and wonderful mom! I always enjoy these reading vlogs where we get to see clips of your family building beautiful memories together ❤

[@emperorcupcake]

Such a fun concept! I'd love to see more of these. This was perfect, I love the relaxed vibe of your videos

[@TikiTikiRumba]

A Little Devil in America is one of the few five stars I've read this year and probably going to be my favorite (or at the very least favorite nonfiction) I've read this year! So glad you read and enjoyed it, I hope it encourages more people to pick it up.

[@sherdfield3155]

I was so worried you wouldn't like Hanif Abdurraqib because I LOVE his work, but I was very happy to see you enjoyed it! Would suggest his essays on pop music gathered together in They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us

[@moonmagister]

Ok, but hear me out, you were discussing your clothes at the end and all I could think of was a reading blog where you get your colour season analysis done and then can only read books with covers in your colour season for a week 👀

[@tiffani_reads]

You should do a blog where you read books that Goodreads recommends for you based on your read or TBR shelves

[@keycaru]

The way you talked about Security makes me think you will appreciate Devil House by John Darnielle! He plays with narrative and the book felt like a horror fun house to me.

[@flipfloppoet4377]

This was awesome. Wouldn't mind if you turned this into a series.

[@queeni8054]

I'm so excited you liked Hanif's book! He is the best guy, an amazingly talented author, and TBH I think no matter what you read next you'll really enjoy his work. I have a deep suspicion that he'll be a favorite author of all time for you. I think I'm gonna submit one of his books for your member pulls.

[@caroline61673]

I'm so glad you loved the Hanif Abdurraqib! He's one of my favorite authors, his other 2 non fiction books are incredible too ❤

[@ilincacio]

aw, Hanif Abdurraqib is my favourite writer so glad you loved his work

[@MilenaReads]

Drive Your Plow Over The Bones of The Dead was confusing, but I did love it somehow. It got so wild.

[@ferventfei]

i'm a fan of hanif's poetry, so i'm really glad you enjoyed something he's written. though i've never read any of his essay books, your review of it makes me want to pick it up.

[@kimbersgrandadventure]

I’ll watch you read cereal boxes 😂 thanks for the content!

[@BooksandLala]

*instantly starts thinking of how I can make that idea into a reading vlog*

[@emmanovella]

I loved this so much! That clip of baby Liam upset with the smoothie was precious!!

[@Lulu-qv3wf]

Since you enjoyed A Little Devil in America, I can't recommend his other essay collection enough, They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us! It's essays on music & bands he loves. There are some sections that are about being a Black fan, and on grief & youth, and I genuinely teared up during some of them even when they were for bands I wasn't that interested in! The audiobook is particularly good (some parts of more poetry-adjacent so he reads it like performance poetry and he adds notes to some essays of what he'd change if he wrote it today).

[@CheyeW13]

the way you described Security reminded me of You Feel It Just Below the Ribs

[@CarlaBelle82]

Yes please do this one again, so fun!

[@anikamercier2651]

Omg, I love this idea such a fun vlog idea!! I’d totally watch another vlog.

[@Hannnahldrew]

Love Hanif sooooooooo much!!! Definitely recommend They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us - his essays about music!!

[@kaytlinhenderson9206]

The effort and preparation you put into your videos always amazes me. Finding a book with all of those ratings was so cool to see!

[@eri_bot]

as soon as i saw the title i knew it was inspired by dylan 🤣 boogies rise up!

[@kelley.s]

This was so fun, I loved the rating scale!

[@lizziedoeslife]

I love your execution of concepts! This one was so fun, if there’s time or space in your channel planning this could be a series :)

[@BrebearMckae]

Yesss you should do another round of this!! It was fun!

[@ktxx22]

Yes! Please do this again! Maybe start with something you already own and go from there. Such a fun video concept!

[@jessicaburkett78]

Turn the jack o lanterns around so you can show the back for fall and then turn them to the face for Halloween. My grandma used to do this and I didn’t think anything of it as a kid, but as an adult - she was a genius! 😂 love your content!

[@BooksandLala]

Wait that's so smart 🤯

[@kayleeholloway13]

I was thinking that as well! Great minds think alike!

[@MariaLuiza-oq7le]

This hair color looks GORGEOUS on you!

[@madelinerenee1168]

I LOVE this hair color on you!!! You may be inspiring me to try something similar.. but I’ve never colored my hair before 😮

[@onmalsshelf4800]

I loved this!! Would love to see you do this again

[@bts_vinyl]

I loved the video! It would definitely be interesting to see you do this concept again.

[@ashleyharrison5568]

I LOVE DYLAN OMG!!! OOGA BOOGA & DYLAN IS IN TROUBLE ARE TOP TIER!!! love this idea!!!

[@megwithbooks]

LOVE when you do vids inspired by other parts of youtube!!

[@genregarden]

"wow, I feel so powerful" this is so much fun to watch 😂

[@michellenelson578]

I was so excited to see you were reading A Little Devil in America and that you loved it! His other essay book, They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us, has been my favorite read this year. I marked all over that book! His commentary on pop culture/cultural moments and the way his writing is so personal and poignant is next level to me. Cannot recommend it enough and can’t wait to hear which essays you like from that one!

[@heatherjames-scott1685]

You always bring the best experimental playful book content!!! Loved this video

[@meinfulleffect]

I cannot get over how beautiful your hair is. Absolutely out of this world 😍

[@CloTricots]

Love that you chose a book that has lindy hop dancers on the cover. It's an iconic picture and all the swing dancers know it. I'm curious to hear about the book!

[@sandyoppenlander]

Just settled into a nice bath to relax and this video popped up!! Perfect evening 🥰🥰

[@amandafurlan3109]

Ok love this video but also the red hair with the pink is just perfect!

[@starlasell5698]

❤️📚❤️...love your book reviews and today's no exception, but the clip with Liam and the smoothie made my day...adorable!!

[@ashcam24]

Hanif is an incredible writer. Highly recommend his poetry!!

[@whitneyhendrix8075]

I love the red hair. It would look amazing with a darker brow pencil/gel. Please read Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. It’s beautifully written and I’m mad I kept putting it off

[@KatieColson]

When you were getting every rating correct, my jaw was on the floor. Like how?? 🤯🤯🤯

[@charlottesinclair9354]

Such a fun concept! Also unrelated to the video, and I know orthodontists all say different things, but when I had braces I was actually encouraged to chew (sugar free) gum since it gets the blood circulating which can help reduce pain!

[@jaimeerindy4573]

OMG Dylan!! Love him so much

[@karinmalmlof4150]

Fun video concept! Also - the pink outfit with your new hair colour! 😍 Beautiful!

[@SarahAtHeart]

I love this idea! So fun and I think you should do it again (I also totally think you should get the point for the 4.62, that was very close).

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Hi all happy Thursday afternoon and I hope you having amazing day today and I loved your vlogs and you all amazing Supporter

[@procrasy]

That last book sounds fantastic. Will heed your recommendation and keep an eye out for it. Also, the red hair is pure win. The color looks perfect against your skin tone

[@LunaLynnLovegood]

Unrelated, but I definitely own that dark green sweater from old navy. It has quickly become a favourite in my closet

[@soupslut]

so happy you read hanif abdurraqib, since he was one of the authors that showed up a few times in your blurb list!! also recommend they can’t kill us until they kill us by him

[@Jacquelynrose94]

I love Dylan is in Trouble 😂😂

[@desiabri]

You just convinced me to move the Little Devil in America higher up on my list to read

[@imaginepageant]

It is wild to see you decorating for fall when we’re having 40° humidexes over in Ontario. 🥵

[@Amberly_Marie]

YES! I've wanted you to read Security since I did at the beginning of the year!

[@CharlestonSocietyOfHorror]

The Housemaid is just sooo fast paced, I loved to hate the characters in that book and I had a great time lol.

[@thelovelybones0521]

I love when my favourite youtubers collide 😍

[@michaelac.9853]

Never did I think I would see Dylan on Kayla’s video but here we are 😂

[@isaml33]

In love with your hair color!

[@caburg93]

Libby had both ebook and audiobook available for Security… so I will check it out. I want to see how they will handle the audio version ;)

[@caburg93]

I just finished Leech and started Security... it doesn’t look like you added Security to your Goodreads, so I am rewatching this to see what you did with it ;) It is unique. I am at 32% and I like it, so far.

[@beckyduff]

Liam's glasses haven't changed!

[@boringbooklover]

I never thought i'd see solo leveling make a cameo on your channel 😂

[@Jeffrey.e]

Thanks to Rob, I started reading Solo Leveling a year ago and have been loving it!

[@MsNonaElShanona]

Hello, Kayla Since I've been recently into color palettes and seasons and all that jazz. I would like to know what your season and color palette is, do you know? Mine I dark winter ❄️ If you still don't know, I think it would be a fun video concept, and maybe then you could choose books with covers containing colors from your color palette. I think you might be a spring, but maybe summer as well

[@BooksandLala]

I'm clear/bright Spring!! 💕 I've definitely thought about making a video around it, but because I already know my own palette, the discovery element of it all would be missing, so I scrapped it. Thanks for the idea!! Maybe I'll have to revisit it in a "cancelled videos" video 🤔

[@louise5493]

Loved this video idea so much, like you I love checking GR when I’m loving and not loving a book😂 The thrown clip of lil Liam🥹!!

[@lumensapace]

This was so fun! I’d love to see you try it again if you enjoyed it. Maybe you could try some of the genres you haven’t guessed yet!

[@theborky]

omg baby liam is adorable

[@salamalmahi541]

I love your hair colour! Vibrant and perfect for fall 😍 Also, I’m gonna check Hanif’s poetry now!

[@SydBookWorrom]

While you’re talking about security, I’m thinking, “oh my god that sounds super cool” and then you said “I think it’s a little stupid” and I CACKLED😂

[@victoria9663]

I really enjoyed this concept!

[@Cafe_Scribbles]

“Wow, I feel powerful!” Lol you ARE powerful, Kayla 🫶🏻

[@ruthlounsbury4024]

I hope you will go back to the library and pick another random book. That's such a great idea.