⭐️ reading FIVE STAR predictions ⭐️

[@ChemicalPenguinn]

I'm curious, what's been everyone's favourite books of the year so far? (it's for genuine scientific research)

[@pearlsullivan9869]

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches!!!!!

[@leeridling]

The Book That Wouldn’t Burn!! It was so good i can’t stop thinking about it

[@booksandcat]

What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo, it's a memoir that really stuck with me the past few months

[@crafts_n_books]

The light pirate, Nona the ninth, hijab butch blues, a psalm for the wild built, happy place!!

[@elliesbrains]

Lanny by Max Porter

[@theapenning8944]

I have autism too and it is such a comfort that every sunday at the same time I can expect one of your videos!

[@jennymurcia5150]

I relate to this so much! Safe space on the internet ❤

[@MeemawReads]

I love the neurospiciness of freaking out about a hair appointment but also being like "two holes in my face? Yes plz nbd!" RELATE.

[@sebsy6429]

"Am I embarrassed? No, I'm rather grateful"

[@mirrorballmusings]

The honey you've got a big storm edit gets me every-time I'm so sorry and also thank you for reminding me that I can like ... just go out and get my nose pierced!! Adulthood does have it's perks! 😁

[@jenniferbrooks]

ok, your hair??? so shiny and gorgeous!

[@hylylgmn]

RIGHT?!!

[@jalex251]

i had that exact thought!

[@nanimaonovi2528]

You can put a sponge in your kiddie pool to keep bees from falling in while trying to drink. They like yellow and will land there safely and lick the sponge for water.

[@lizapixie626]

The stuffed animal side quest is the most relatable happening I hope you can have them all

[@benwrex6280]

This vlog has everything! Piercings, cats, ducklings, stuffed animals, books!

[@catherinefeather]

Doing a puzzle, drinking coffee, and watching Ally. Doesn’t get better

[@ellysheppard3072]

Your hair in the video intro is an absolute vision

[@mashelitaaa]

"I don't like numbers. I'm here to vibe. I'm here to feel" YESSSSS. Ali said it all, folks! Much of love, from a fellow auDHD brazilian neurospice viewer 😂❤

[@SaraRose_cozy]

You dancing at 10:29 about the ducklings is giving “we got a dollar” from the little rascals

[@allisonpaiges]

omg!!! love i always do that dance hey hey hey HEY!

[@JaniceIsLearning]

a 5 star for one person could be a 2 star for another. read and tell us what you like without feeling the need to rate it. ⭐️ ❤

[@emilmueller8108]

If I had any doubt about you being my favourite creator on youtube before the scene with the tissue up your nose cleared that up. That's me during allergy season non-stop

[@delaneycarter7391]

i’ve been going through a pretty rough health month that makes it impossible for me to read but finding your channel has really helped me have an outlet for health frustrations thank you for everything ❤

[@itmedana]

allyyyy the way you talk about the lovely cheesy-ness of mitch albom's writing makes me want to beggg you to give ari and dante another try. i remember you reading some quotes that turned you off from it a little but at least for me it has so many of those seemingly simple but super hard-hitting moments. and its so quick to get through!

[@baeticat]

Ally! I wanted to tell you that I'm so happy with my snail shirt! It's super comfy, lightweight and perfect for the warm weather in the Netherlands.

[@allisonpaiges]

i'm SO happy to hear it! aw wow :') hopefully a fresh launch will come out for fall times!

[@baeticat]

@@allisonpaiges ooh exciting ☺️🥰

[@manoeksbooknook]

Ahh I'm still waiting for it to arrive here in the Netherlands!

[@baeticat]

@@manoeksbooknook ik hoop dat je hem snel krijgt! Echt een super fijn shirt om te dragen

[@manoeksbooknook]

@@baeticat hoop ik ook!! Weet nu dat ik er echt in ga leven haha

[@izziedias]

dude, i had a haircut appointment the other day. completely freaked out (it was my first hair cut in 6 years). left the place crying, and then, yesterday I was bored and bleach and dyed my hair by myself with no problem my issue is just other people touching me and having control on how I look. the hair cut isn't even that bad, but it wasn't exactly what I wanted so I hated forever

[@ms.unique2837]

Oh my gosh!! The nose piercings look INCREDIBLE on you!

[@allisonpaiges]

thank you!!

[@shawnmccomb]

GOOD SOUP !!!

[@jokeeater5106]

idk why but this video specifically is so comforting. not only is it as comforting as your vlogs usually are for me, but the comfort of knowing im not the only one who seeks out books which i THINK are gonna be 5 stars and end up massively disappointed is so comforting to know. idk why-

[@Xoxo_gaming5000]

I love that you add music from familiar video games to your vids

[@theeldritchfox]

That strawberry cream-cheese toast thing sounds really good. I've been trying to eat lots of fruit during the heatwaves here to help with hydration, so I'm gonna try this creation for sure.

[@charlie8631]

Ally oh my god I have the best book rec for u!! I think I've recommended shirley marr in the comments before but I just read a glasshouse full of stars and it is SO UP UR ALLEY. childs perspective!! magical realism!! both high and low stakes!! (childhood fun but also tackles racism in a child friendly way AMAZINGLY). insanely immersive!! (it's written in second person so you did this etc. weird but works soooo well). I devoured it in a day it was incredible it was amazing I love shirley marr and I think ally and anyone else who loves all the above book traits would too!!! (also love the vid as always lmao)

[@mrodriguez377]

5:13 woah that quote hit me kind of hard

[@allisonpaiges]

me too. &so many moments in that book hit like that

[@yarizagaribay]

Literally first thing I thought when I started the video was omg her hair!! It’s sooooo beautiful 🤩😍

[@aaaariane]

your videos are literally the highlight of my week, thank you for cultivating such a comforting space ^^ also, i promised myself i could sign up to your Patreon once i'm done with my uni assigments and i'm so excited!!

[@audiobookworm13]

the "honey you got a big storm coming" lady triggers my fight or flight response at this point lol

[@Tori_Davis]

thank you for being such a light on the internet!! We appreciate you so so much and hope you have a wonderful Sunday 🩵🩷

[@kenzievances]

woooo it’s ally o clock!!!

[@laurenslibrary7601]

I feel the same way about giving books star ratings. I got distracted about what I thout about the books the whole time I wouldn't lose myself in them. I don't even track my reading at all anymore and it's been amazing getting rid of all of the pressure and has made reading fun again.

[@katiemariereads]

Ahh so excited to watch! I also hate other people cutting my hair but I didn't think I was allowed to cut my own hair (im a rule follower what can I say) until the pandemic and I realized I could cut it myself and I've never looked back hahaha

[@francescakyanda9182]

Me too! I wanted a cropped haircut and the idea of someone’s hands in my hair made me PANIC

[@annabelle42688]

Sunday is always the best day when you post. It's a cozy corner for my ADHD pregnant mom of a two year old brain. It's the calm in the middle of my toilet training storm. I love your hair in the opening, btw.

[@kristenr563]

Two videos in a row your hair has looked amazing at the start. I assumed you did get it done!

[@Theinkbunnie]

IT IS THE SOUL CALIBER LOBBY MUSIC IN THE BACKGROUND FOR ME!!!!! I am addicted to your videos!

[@hannjords]

The way I got an allergy company ad for this video 💀 hayfever hit me out of nowhere too a couple years back. A good nasal spray goes a long way, let me tell ya

[@softghoul]

hi ally, i just wanted to say that i really love your channel. it’s hard for me to come across booktube channels that i really mesh with. and i’m so happy i was able to find yours. i love your content, and your outlook on life. you also inspire me to want to create my own book content. i joined your pocket pages book club, and i’m so excited to read with this smol community you’ve created. i hope you have a lovely sunday 💞

[@ellias]

LOVE THE PIERCINGS OMFG!!! 🖤

[@kriziaamber4548]

Opposums are relatable as a neurodivergent haha. Misunderstood and productive in their own ways!! Have a fun gay reading time!

[@martureads]

I binged your last three videos today and they were honestly a ray of sunshine after quite a bad brain week ☺ bringing all the slow, mundane, grateful vibes into next week!

[@dariamolchanova1217]

Girlie thanks for the great video as always and all but... your into and outro looks??? EXCUSE ME??? Your skin- glowing, your makeup- gorgeous, your hair- spectaculicious, and the new nose piercing are just chef's kiss😍😍😍 I'm blown away 🤯

[@tazaryeet]

i woke up from a good nap when i saw you posted a video! i quickly got a slice of the apple pastry i made yesterday and sat down to enjoy your video🍃this week i finished a prayer for the crown-shy and LOVED it!🌼yesterday a friend came over to hang out and i let her borrow the first book in the series :) and she gifted me a rainbow bookmark 🏳‍🌈 also i can finally tell you how excited i am that the everpress parcels arrived (i am actually somewhat confused why they sent my order in multiple parcels, one arrived at my home and the other i have to pick up on monday) but holding the sweater with your design on it in my hands made me really happy and i'm grateful that i am able to support you in that way!!!🦋

[@chaoticgato]

Piercings look amazing!! I support the purchase of stuffed animals I got the mushroom one from there the other day✨

[@nummy_nummers]

Yay for new face holes! Also I am living in my snail shirt, literally no idea what I used to wear before I got it

[@micaela.herrera]

"I don't like numbers-- I'm here to vibe and i'm here to feel and that's it for me" SAME

[@HeavenlyJasmines]

You are already glowing in this whole video! No summer glow up required! 🤩🤩

[@_the_palest_3000]

I cheered out loud when I realized you posted

[@robbobstone]

Ooooo! SWEET TOOTH IS ON THAT SHELF?? Cannot wait for that review! Such a beautiful story

[@emily-janejackson3714]

Apparently since covid loads of people who never had allergies have developed hay fever/ seasonal allergies !! Something so to with our immune system not being exposed as much ?? Idk but now I can’t make fun of my brother for being the only one with the allergy gene:(

[@amybyrne13]

the HAIR in the into omg !!!! also my snail hoodie came two days ago and i’ve literally been wearing it since omg the comfiest thing everrrr

[@Breanakechelle]

1:18 exactly! Why rate books with numbers when it’s all about the FEELS?!? 💗

[@hylylgmn]

what’re the odds, i just bought motherhood last weekend, excited to pick it up! also ok girl the hair is hairing (is that what the kids are saying?) ITS SO SHINY!! and your piercings are so cute!

[@fimja]

I just found your channel and your editing and personality is IMMACULATE!!! I came here for book recommendations but stayed for your personality 😍😍

[@acupoftia11]

also, wanted to comment on this a long time ago... YOUR HAIR LOOKS DIVINE!!!! it is so beautiful and shiny! it look incredible on you!✨✨✨

[@sarahhansen8004]

Variation on your toast! Canned peaches instead of strawberries, BROWN sugar and salted pistachios 🤩 I’m obsessed, been eating it daily for weeks haha

[@meganwright8308]

Every single one of your videos is so cosy! And the teeny fluffy baby duckssssss aaahhhh!!!

[@books-n-cats]

I picked up bug boys from the library after you mentioned it, i loved it!! I also got beekeeper of Aleppo and the bandit queen. I love your channel!

[@stefanienordstrom6750]

Love, love, love all the turtles and frogs and cat bellies and nature in this vlog. Also, the chill 5 am vibes while talking about your fav read for the week was like taking a nice long loving deep breath. You couldn't hear me reassure you that I thought a 5 star prediction vlog is about reading books that you thought you'd really enjoy and seeing if you did (3+ stars) or not (

[@itsthemadster]

your reading vlogs always bring me so much joy, thank you!

[@mrodriguez377]

you now have a smiley face on your nose !

[@allisonpaiges]

oh my GOSH you're RIGHT! c:

[@itmedana]

omggg i cant unsee it thats too cute

[@laurenjones321]

I'm only a minute & a half in, but just wanted to say your hair looks incredible!!!

[@tayter_chip]

Your hair is stunning!!!!

[@masonbenet9075]

Things that could be a five star for you might be the Hollowpox books by Jessica Townsend! I was so completely transfixed with how silly, sweet, and sincere they were. It reminded me so much of the Little Prince and Roald Dahl. Spineless by Samantha San Miguel was something I picked up and instantly thought of you within fifteen pages for its bounty of wholesome moments! The Grimrose Girls duology gripped me and wouldn't let me go, even as I reread them, but not half as well as Bitterthorn by Kat Dun. Absolutely refused to speak to anyone until I finished that ad boy. Good luck, I hope you find something soon!!!

[@francescakyanda9182]

Loved seeing my friend the mallard duck (the lil lad with the green head 🦆), also allergies ravage me every year, the flowers are so pretty but their pollen has me on my KNEES

[@elleelle7097]

ALLY i literally look forwards to sundays so much because of your videos, thank you

[@guiawazlib9468]

I loved Mitch Albom's For One More Day in high school! It made me cry and want to hug my mom. Great video, as per usual! Your video production (as an independent ytber!!!!!) is amazing, unparalleled, a source of inspiration

[@jaynm]

happy 40k 🎉

[@allisonpaiges]

thank you so much! just happened today - so blown away

[@euancmurphy]

I FEEL you with those allergies!

[@kasifernandes404]

I don't know why but the microphone bits have been ironically overstimulating me, spicy.... BUT this cozy corner is my favorite place on the internet. I look forward to Sundays every week and even though I feel like we have different taste in books I love listening to you share the details of every book and your life with us. It's so wholesome and refreshing in a way that the internet doesn't always make me feel. Love it so much here 🤍

[@katiemariereads]

Omg you hit 40k CONGRATULATIONS :)

[@_feral_streep_]

First of all the hair???? My god!!! A serve!!!

[@bqbear]

was counting things that made me happy this week & this upload would be a nice ending to the week! thank you❤

[@darklycheerful]

When I was a kid I saw part of a movie on tv where a man got crushed to death by a ferris wheel and met people in the afterlife and it made me SO scared of ferris wheels. I never knew the title but now you’ve read Five People You Meet in Heaven I think I’ve worked it out 😆

[@hadashahdecker1053]

i saw a SNAIL today (very rare for the city i live in) and instantly thought of you haha

[@isabellejoubert1075]

Ally, you may enjoy Anne of Green Gables if you enjoy children's content and books full of philosophy that might be considered twee/cheesy but is pretty profound and good to be reminded of nonetheless. Anne is also widely considered an autistic-coded character, and her approach to life is affirming and comforting. I am almost finished reading all of the author's novels because the feelings evoked by them are so warm and fuzzy, so I thought I'd recommend. Little warning for the fact that it was published in the early 1900s, so there are facets of the writing that haven't aged well, but if you go in with a consciousness of the context I actually think they are feminist, progressive books for their time.

[@congruencerespects-xcation]

I'm wearing my 'theres no rush' jumper here in wintery Australia, while watching your video. Cozy, warm, and my mantra ❤ I will admit at the beginning I was screaming at my screen for you to pick up 'infinite country' by Patricia engel! Haha maybe next time 🎉

[@alesmusings]

I just started this video and omg your hair is glowinggg

[@alyssadawn3]

A nice stroll through the neighborhood meeting cats along the way sounds perfect 👌🏽🐈🐈‍⬛

[@caymenprice8862]

This is so good for my mental health

[@hardbackhoarder]

IT'S A PAWPAW'S PARTY 🙌

[@Katertomater]

Girl, hair! Blowout queen! Curls tutorial please 😂

[@nisei.reader]

Piercings looks so good!

[@jmschnepp]

I could totally just sit and watch the ducklings. ❤

[@toweringtbr]

I loved The Beekeeper of Aleppo and I definitely cried at one of the reveals.

[@allisonpaiges]

i know exactly which one you mean

[@geovannymorajr.1065]

​@allisonpaiges I like your glasses. Hi five Ally ✋️

[@margeor4]

I finally have my shirt!!!!! It arrived and I love it☺️

[@allisonpaiges]

so happy to hear it! yaaaay!!!

[@aloudjane137]

damn girl your hair in the intro ✨

[@izzzzzzzzie]

I'm not even 3 minutes in and I know I'm already going to love vlog this but I have to say WOW your hair looks amazing pls drop the routine 👀

[@Runitax]

Out of all the booktubers I follow I love ❤ Allison the most! I like how she throws in abit of her day, nature and such! Just the balance is perfect 🎉 I’d like to see more vlogging and do you ever declutter any of your books?

[@PistachioGold]

I somehow forgot to subscribe because your videos are always on the page 😅😅 yay for nose studs, nay for runny noses 😮 and omg you could only edit in the 'honey' from the big storm coming 😂😂😂😂 it's always so funny

[@bookmama95]

“We are law abiding citizens, buddy.” 😂

[@crunkxbella]

Ty for sharing ❤ also, I’ve never seen your hair this long and luscious it is so gorgina

[@acupoftia11]

congrats on 40k!!! sending looooove!!!💌💌🌸🌸💗💗🌷🌷

[@QueenGingerr]

Hey Ally! Loved this weeks video. And hearing you talk about “Motherhood” and the things you wished it had covered reminded me of a book I just finished reading. “Without Children” by Peggy O’Donnell Heffington. Absolutely stunning. It’s premise is to discuss the history of how women have avoided/chosen against motherhood, but alsooo, the various ways in which those without children also took on the verb of “mothering” in their lives. Very fascinating, and for me-a life changing read. Check it out and maybe see how it aligns or doesn’t with “Motherhood”!

[@kori_bb]

Random but your hair looks so healthy! Like the shineee is intense 😎

[@payholaa]

Summer romance time? I heard Open Water is amazing!! And short! Let’s read it as a community :)

[@ILoveJahangeer]

Love you loads, Alli! ❤️ Amazing video as always!

[@hslotfan]

the goal ( finding a five star book ) shouldn’t take away from the journey !! you found lots of good books and it was a lovely watch :-) i hope you’re taking care of yourself ally 🫶

[@roots_and_ruin]

I think we're piercing twins now! *High five* I have the bee keeper of Aleppo on my shelf but i have been putting off reading it because i think it will make me cry haha. Love me some rich descriptions though so I'm more tempted by it now!

[@lililola264]

yayyyy new videooo