reading books I predict will be 5 stars...

[@prettyinpink9893]

I appreciate Haley for not being shy about not wanting to read all the “spice.” It’s just too much and people just fawn over the books with all the spice.

[@ivy-ys8or]

authors overdoing the spicy scenes has ruined so many books for me 😭

[@Brittbritt15]

Spice can really take so much away from a book…it’s just not necessary to always be so graphic!

[@tb531.]

Everyone’s different everyone has their own taste 😊 I always appreciate people for being honest in what they like and not ashamed!

[@Q_drizzle]

Quit hating on dune.

[@emmamae8287]

I enjoy a little spice in romance books if the characters have good chemistry and it's done well. But the way so many people love books ONLY for the spice has ruined a lot of romance books

[@ArabellaTerry-wn8uf]

As a 14 yo I appreciate you so much for giving closed door recommendations!! Before your channel I tried to get into reading but couldn’t find anything that was clean!

[@AllisonJones1875]

Popular books you'll usually be able to Google to find out if they have those types of scenes in them. It gets harder to find for more obscure books, though.

[@abbiefranklin5439]

Same!! I just always search on google if such and such book has any spice scenes. That typically says if it does, also seeing what the recommended age is for the book and seeing some non-spoiler comments that are from others possibly your age.

[@brookpvige]

young adult is usually the genre to go for if that’s what you’re looking for!

[@kenzashenna]

​@@brookpvigethat's true but for example acotar was initially marketed as YA... then the rest of the series as NA/adult, but it in libraries and bookshops the ENTIRE series is under "popular with young readers!"

[@kenzashenna]

If you like fantasy, read divine rivals and legendborn, Percy Jackson series, the hunger games series, pirate kings daughter series

[@AshlynnCalee]

The re-enactment of skipping spice scenes was SPOT ON😭😂

[@breilamccauley8621]

I’m a big spice reader but I totally get how an overdone spice scene can be so much discomfort to read😂

[@ReadwithLin]

15 minutes in and I’m obsessed with Spock hanging out on the pillows lol

[@ab_the_crab]

I love that you always mention if a book has a bunch of spice, I skip those parts and really appreciate it! Would also love to see some book recs for a fantasy-romance reader to get into just romance! Love your videos!❤

[@rosiesims3988]

Powerless and the once upon a broken heart series!! Love it so much :)

[@esterneves9384]

Mariana Zapata writes great slow burns with a bit of spice in the end which I just skip. Read 4 of her books and loved all of them! You might like it

[@mahi014]

You might not know my YOU ARE THE PERSON WHO MOTIVATES ME TO READ NOVELS when I first say ur channel I was amazed about how you could read so much but u made me interested in books more and now I follow u and the books u recommend u might not read this but I still want to thank you for that ❤❤

[@zsb99]

i totally feel you on the those scenes. and unfortunately for me, the newer books that are clean are usually for high schoolers nd i don't resonate much with as a 23 year old.. many booktok books have been left half read by me because of how much of the book is just graphic scenes of that nature it has and how without it, the story has little to offer.. and now if some book is going viral its almost 95% sure to have such scenes... good clean/ closed door romance books with characters that have more than one dimension are few and far in between..

[@gurliegurlie6107]

you should do a video where spock chooses the books you read and can you review the chestnut spring series. i love your videos

[@harperprince]

Yes!!! Spock needs to choose!! 😁

[@alexandraandrei9399]

I Agree!

[@maybeally]

Try crime and punishment! Its a really really good book and a classic. I feel like we have similar reading taste and I really enjoyed it. I love your videos!💕

[@Visiosiosion]

Haley, you should do a video of reading books by indie authors to support the minority of the authors in the industry. I'd be super excited if you decided to do it :)

[@brendabusyathome]

Haley, thank you so much for keeping your channel family friendly and fun. I LOVE reading so much and would suggest you read the phantom of the opera! ❤

[@marccolomayt82094]

Watching Haley’s book vlog is my ultimate comfort ❤

[@Rat-yz7rv]

I love seeing booktubers not love spice the way that everyone else does, I never have and I’ve felt so alone on that until your channel :)

[@jasminejudge2782]

Haley I just wanted to say that you are the person that got me into booktube. I really appreciate you.

[@whatsdesreading]

i am predicting this will be my fav video!!!

[@Arosebookspace]

Everytime I see a notification from Haley, my mood literally lights up.... It's like a small treat Proud of your efforts ✨ Btw I'm writing a book by watching your book taste so i really hope you'll like it.....

[@ashleynenasheff1871]

You single handedly got me back into reading! I love your videos!!

[@jennajewel986]

Haley is the best on all accounts. Openly skipping the spice scenes, having the same taste as me, giving me all the bookish vibes. Love you! Thanks for everything!!

[@theBumblingBudgie]

I recommend Kasie West, she writes clean ya romcoms that are very just vibes, my favorite of hers being Sunkissed, takes place at a summer camp very fun and lighthearted yet still has (somewhat of) a plot, thats how most of her books are, just fun super fast and you'll fly through them, her styal also reminds me of Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter, i havent seen you review any of her books so i wanted to recomend her if that interested you 😊

[@EllaClark06]

Just wanted to recommend the book ‘scythe’ I read it and thought you would love it

[@ImJuStLiViNgLife]

I’m currently reading this!!!

[@aleshaneetooch1277]

The series was a part of my top 5 reads of 2023. A well written dystopian-fantasy!

[@readwithroxy]

I read Scythe last month and it may very well be my favorite book of 2024 already 😅

[@emma.jane.lopess]

sorry can i just say I LOVE HALEY because her whole personality and vibe is just.. 😌

[@shhh_saanvi]

You are the reason I’m obsessed with books! Watching your videos made me find my type of book, and I love your channel!!🌷

[@cattywatty12]

love how chill your and ryan's vids are!! God bless y'all

[@coreyodonovan6286]

Haley’s reading vlogs are just so cozy ,the vibes are always immaculate ❤️

[@paytonmcnichols5257]

Never fails to have an awesome video! I love that you give an honest well rounded review. Also as someone who doesn’t really love a book full of spice I love that you share what books have “to much”

[@davidlevy2631]

I don’t like hyping up books but cloud cuckoo land is a must!!! It’s a love letter to readers, librarians, and books. Absolutely waked story I highly recommend ❤

[@clairehouser]

hailey youre channel is my favorite feel good channel!

[@annakapace1340]

3:31 Spock is iconic

[@milktea3825]

As someone who doesn’t like spice, it’s refreshing to see a popular booktuber feels the same 🩷🩷

[@oliviapane8385]

Literally the best part of my morning-thank you Haley! You got me into reading this year and I’ve worked my way through some of your highest rated books already and I’m so excited for more❤️

[@Megha486]

Okay off topic, but i came across your video on swapping screentime with your books. Got inspired and I did it too for a week. My screentime went from 7 hours to 1 hour. Thank you! It got me out of my reading slump too. Win win I say! Subbed ❤

[@geoshfschneider6988]

HAPPY 3 MILLION SUBSCRIBER MARK 🎊 🎈 thank you for a wholesome book thoughtful KZbin channel ❤ I really appreciate you because before I started seeing your channel I didn’t really pick up a book but now you made me find a lot of books that a enjoy. Now I’m looking for books to read and your videos help so much. Thank you you made me a happy bookworm now 😊

[@urfavjay16]

i love your channel; i started watching you a little bit over a week ago and you’re already my favorite. i just got a book your recommended in the mail and i like it so far. you’ve motivated me so much to start reading again!

[@AstrophysicsJessePinkman]

Same hereeee!

[@jenn9049]

haley i really hope u get more into literally fiction this year i highly recommend these books 1- the guest 2- you’ll never have my hate 3- a man called ove 4- my grandmother tells you that she’s sorry 5- the push 6- the handmaides tell

[@lamkrl]

I've read the push it Was good until the end 😢 , what a disappointing end

[@Kyla-Jean]

A man called Ove!!!!!!! That's one of my favorite books ever!!!

[@jenn9049]

@@Kyla-Jean girl the ending the whole book broke my heart it just so good 😭

[@jenn9049]

@@lamkrl i actually found it really interesting and it really puts the spotlight in alot of important topics like motherhood and having children and getting pregnant but the ending was good but i wanted more i totally get where are u coming from

[@bahar4511]

Yeah i specially think Haley will enjoy the man called Ove

[@Showtunediva]

I am so excited for The Rom Commers! I have loved The Bodyguard, How To Walk Away and Perfect Strangers so much! 💕

[@amandatyler]

I just finished Silver Flames too and your assessment took the words right out of my mouth. The best parts were the beginning and end, I loved the actual plot once it finally got going but SJM took the chemistry between the two leads and went wild with it 😂

[@frederiquerichard1582]

Oh my god i love your videos i keep waiting for them to be posted, you got me out of my 1 year reading slump and you inspire me a lot have a good day ⭐️⭐️

[@MillieAdrian]

I’m a simple gal. I see Haley post, I drop everything and watch

[@thethriftyfawn]

Love this concept Haley! Hope you feel better soon from your allergy symptoms 🩷 and congrats on 3M!!!

[@Clara11174]

You always motivate me to read and get me out of reading slumps💗💗💗

[@beereadsbookss]

Haley’s channel is what inspired me to start my own boom channel!! i get all of my book recommendations from her and she’s the only youtuber i don’t ever get bored of watching!! 💗 I love you so much Haley, you’re an amazing person!

[@elisepedneault1548]

Haley you are the only reason I love reading as much as I do!😍Your videos are so good 😊 Keep it up!🩷🩷🩷

[@amandabrown4575]

I swear they are so sweet. I love that all of yall are so close. I love watching your videos you are one of my fav.s and always will be. Congrats Haley!!!!

[@Chloeturner262]

i love your videos so much even though im not old enough to read the books you read you still motivate me to read so much congrats on 3M

[@anne-sophieperrault-carre1928]

I'm not sure if you've read this series - but just in case - I highly recommend The Raven Cycle. It's the perfect blend of fantasy, friendship, romance, and super suspenseful and satisfyingly complex plot. The 4 books are edited so well together and everything flows

[@Taytott15370]

Hi Haley! Thank you for creating more and more content with reading. You have persuade me to read more and it has helped me for the better :) Have wonderful day and God bless ❤️ Also I love football!

[@clarissak8240]

Haley's videos are amazing I feel really cozy and happy just listening😊

[@iupiter11]

I also think that sometimes the element of surprise also can make a book five stars, ie. if you go into reading it without any expectations and it blows you away unexpectedly :)

[@Bxbxz.ae7]

YOUR LIVING THE LIFE I WANT😭😭

[@theyoutubertoad]

i love football & haley pham videos hahahaa so excited to have seen you read butcher & blackbird and it's about to be my next read!

[@Judeeee08]

Why did I start tearing up when you said you hit 3 million !? This is so amazing haley, and I'm so glad I got to be in this journey with you! I love your content and be amazing and happy and dazzling as always love. ❤ Edit: I love football !!

[@camillefjacla]

you’re seriously my motivator to start reading and why i read tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow (i loved it!) congrats on 3 mil girl !! 😚🩷

[@MollyLayne-fr5ep]

u got me back into reading and i’m SO glad because i learned that reading can be a lot more interesting than people make it out to be❤️

[@x..m1ya..x]

I’m watching a few of your old vlogs rn!! Sara and Haley posting means it will be a great day

[@rockroll5002]

that black and white top outfit is so cute. haley’s hair look so pretty. update: the black graphic tshirt was so cute tooo

[@winonareads6790]

I completely agree on The Rom-commers! I got it from Netgalley and i loved it! so easy to get into, theres unlikable traits on the characters but you never entirely dislike them, the real life problems are well written so good!!

[@Clarita98]

ACOSF was my favourite hahaha! but I juts started TOG and now I feel like I found my new book series! also on a side note : I've been trying to get my boyfriend back into reading so we could read the same books and talk about them. Well, by watching your videos (I subscribed a few months ago) I got him Red Rising from your suggestion and he loved the first book! He even texted me that he stayed up late tonight reading the 2nd book! I am so happy we found a new common interest ♥

[@beautifulmama862]

Absolutely love getting notifications when you post ❤ your videos are my saving grace on days where my depression takes hold so thank you for being amazing ❤ love this video

[@b3tterdays4265]

Really appreciate you being open about skipping a lot of spice scenes. Could you do a video about books you loved that have low spice scenes?

[@EllaClark06]

We need a January reading wrap up

[@Ratsforlife-cs8ex]

I love your channel so much you’ve motivated me so much thank you ❤️

[@AstrophysicsJessePinkman]

i literally luv watching ur vids they motivate me to read sm and also I Iove and adore ur library in ur room it’s so cool ❤😭

[@n0wayitstaken]

u should ready 'before the coffee gets cold' !! it's a beautiful book :)

[@kierstensanders4211]

the second one in that series is A 5 STAR!!

[@harper6266]

YES

[@talkingweevil3172]

Ready?

[@sylviehgl8738]

@@talkingweevil3172 Read. Let’s use our critical thinking skills

[@talkingweevil3172]

@@sylviehgl8738 I could tell that. I was just pointing out that they wrote ready. Come on let’s use our critical thinking skills.

[@Ag3nt_p0rk]

Reorginising bookshelves are so therapeutic

[@Heaven7671]

Your analysis and experience with reading just makes these videos amazing!

[@whozsina]

I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!! I am a reader and my therapy is reading and watching your videos! when i saw you posted i was soo happy! I love u!

[@aelin2800]

Your videos always leave a bright spot in my day. 😭❤️ And here's a 5 star read reccomendation!! The school for Good and evil!!

[@Orphicz_editz]

Your literally my comfort channel 😊❤ have you reviewed Crooked Kingdom? I would LOVE to see a review of it!

[@Mocha77793]

Really enjoyed this video. Congrats on 3 million. So proud of you. Xoxo 😘

[@AlysVersion]

Best birthday ever, I get to watch my favourite booktuber. This day can't get any better

[@lilliekaye22]

HALEY. There's this book that you HAVE to read. It's called spells for lost things, by the same author who wrote love & gelato- it's the coziest, cutest little magical vibe and the romance is sooo well done. It's so easy to annotate too, like I underline things almost every chapter. It has a really good plot along with the cozy romance and I seriously think you'd love it

[@katiejoywilson]

the acosf opinion is crazy (but very valid) to me cause i’m obsessed with that book. i love nestas character development so much and i don’t mind spice very much and i like the similar day to day stuff for some reason lol

[@djwo09]

Haley pls do a bookshelf organization video! ❤️

[@zoet9882]

I agree so much with your critique of acosf!!!! that is exactly how I feel, and so many people get mad at me for saying it 😭

[@elissajohnson23]

I love your videos so much, AHH! There is just something about them that is so comforting

[@madday9589]

I’m 21 and don’t like reading books that are not “clean” I like the plots, character buildup, and language of a book and find scenes like that so unnecessary in fact I feel like those types of scenes can push women to be more hasty in their relationships which could definitely be a regret

[@karmaaismybf]

haley!!! because you love women's fiction with a romance, you should 100% read the collected regrets of clover by mikki brammer! i rated it a three stars but i was getting into a mini slump at the time, it was still a really good book! i've seen other book influencers rate it a five star, too, and it is definitely a book i think you'd love!!

[@librarymouse4028]

Hi Haley! Just wanted to let you know that you are missing one of Sarah J Mass’ books Catwoman Soul stealer

[@OlivesLittleLibrary]

Girl your room is literally a reader's heaven

[@anabeth2165]

I love football :) I love your videos Haley❤️ keep it up!! Also, I seriously mean it when I say you got me out of my reading slump. That’s not a small accomplishment. Getting me out of a book slump takes a lot! Thank you so much for inspiring me everyday🥰

[@sophieegana8994]

I got the first Crescent City book ‘House of Earth and Blood’ by Sarah J. Maas two days ago, I’m so excited because it’s my first Sarah J. Maas book and I’ve heard great stuff abt this series.

[@vchronicles]

i need to start CC. you totally don’t have to read the books this way but i recommend reading the ACOTAR series first, TOG series, then CC. because the CC books after might not sense to you since there are connections if that makes sense.

[@baileykestner3769]

Every time you talk about liking romance that leans lit fic heavy it always makes me think about Abbi Waxman’s books!

[@jenn9049]

“why have u done this Cathrin “ this is how i feel everytime i pick up one of her book and i say that and i’m drenched in my tears

[@tiathetaurus]

Butcher and Blackbird definitely seems like my kind of book, I have noticed we have very different taste but I still love this channel and I’m happy to have a new recommendation also “I love football” 🏈 😂

[@JulEnglefaris]

From what I remember Silver Flames had SO much WILD smut. But I did enjoy the actual story.

[@faithi717]

As someone who also hates spice, I appreciate your review on ACOSF. I’m currently on the third book in the series and been debating whether or not I want to read SF.

[@chantalmikhaiel1283]

I completely agreed with everything you said especially in the spoiler section! Loved it ❤️

[@Violet_Purple688]

This is the perfect way to relax after a hard week at school❤😁I love you're uploads hailey, keep up the great work🫶

[@alessia_books5]

Theres actually another book by Sarah J mass called Catwoman Soulstealer, not sure if you have read it, its in an interconnected series with other authors.

[@Yourfavoritegirl-l8e]

Hey Haley! I’ve been watching your videos for only about a month now but I literally will watch one of your videos before getting excited and reading a book. Ever since I started watching your videos it has made me love reading in a way I cannot explain, so thank you! I recently just read the house across the lake in the sole purpose of understanding what you read and it was SOO GOOD! I was wondering if you’d be interested in reading a book called “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd. It’s not very popular but I read it was one of my first historical fictions and I think you’d really like it! Love you! ❤

[@JackieBealler]

i’m so obsessed with your book videos!!

[@amitrestatcher2828]

you got me into reading and have been my comfort youtuber ever since♥♥

[@sophieramirez537]

Hey Haley! I too prefer no spice/closed door as it can make me quite uncomfortable when books are very graphic! I think it would be super helpful and much appreciated if you put started putting a spice level whenever you review books!

[@maeganwomack5253]

Haley you're my favorite KZbinr!! Your videos are so fun to watch!!

[@hannahsullivan7742]

You are my favorite person ever 🤧 seeing your videos make me so happy and like I’m seeing a friend 💕 keep it up girly

[@miahale]

I feel the same about silver flames!! It took me forever to get through it and didn’t feel like I cared much because of it.

[@SylviaNguyen]

Wholeheartedly agree with your thoughts about A Court of Silver Flames!

[@joe_tea9205]

18 minutes video from Haley this is heaven❤

[@icedseasalt]

aaaack finally a new upload! thank you for the birthday gift haley🩷🩷🩷

[@Itsyaracosta]

8:07 I have the same felling reading TOG. God, her days was the same!!!! The start was amazing and the end to, but the middle...