reading horror stories for a week straight 😱💚

[@kyestrella]

“i said good morning. it’s the afternoon. i’m an idiot.” i have never felt more seen 😭

[@scahalan]

"His name is Dexter, which is never good." 👀 me, looking at my 1 yr old named Dexter lol

[@TheNovelSanctuary]

😂😂😂😂

[@jenniferjenita3698]

I have never feared a 1 yr old more

[@sirmanguy]

Have you ever picked a tbr based on a short story collection? Like read a story and pick something to read based on that story. Love the content as always!

[@martellc1008]

I hope she sees this comment that’s a good idea, I seen a lot of her content I don’t think she has! 😊

[@benjikade]

a fifty minute long kayla video is just what i need right now

[@daryanreads]

feeling like you don't have the right to relax is sadly too real

[@EmmUchiha]

Liam swapping the pumpkin lids is peak comedy to me 😂

[@kyrasaturn]

somehow you’re so productive (even doing little things) when ur sick 😭 when i’m sick, i literally lie in bed and refuse to talk to anyone lol

[@kyestrella]

the perfect background video for crocheting and waiting for Silent Hill 2 to download 💁‍♀️

[@TheCgulledge]

Also crocheting which this as my background :)

[@sarahjanefrost]

I'm clearing out my Sims 4 custom content folder and knitting.

[@stevie__reads]

12:47 I worked for Amazon during covid and it was hell so I think you got a point lol

[@flwrchldbeck]

I have the same problem girl! I work from home and every time I get worked up about something I don’t feel like I have a right to be stressed out.

[@kristen7623]

It shows what a good mom you are that your son wants to spend time coloring with you at his age ❤

[@theaudiobookaficionado]

I read "short horror vlog" and i was like "idk 48 minutes isn't that short"

[@totakluska]

I know hearing it from a stranger on the internet probably won't do much for you but you are allowed to rest. Work is work, stressful or not, and you can (and should) rest afterwards 🖤 Great video as always

[@zachzackzak]

Video idea from the short story coincidence in the video: treating a short story collection as tbr prompts for a vlog. It could be a series and a way to prioritize short story collections that don't easily fit into other videos.

[@gabbyreads]

Omg I justttttt read To Be Devoured!! I really loved it haha it reminded me of Eric LaRocca’s writing style, which I loved ☺️

[@faye3739]

That recipe looked GOOD, I'm gonna try it sometime. Thanks for putting a link!

[@Alewo2735]

Your hair and makeup are especially fierce in this video!

[@TheNovelSanctuary]

Lmao the ASMR influencer goodbye at the end with the hands

[@MoodyMegReads]

Omg Shannon is a writer!? That's so awesome!!! I miss her youtube channel so much 😭 running to buy her book!

[@nomdeplume2213]

Shannon?!

[@ragdollrose2687]

That book cover is sooo good! I don't know if that story would be for me, but the aesthetic of her book is right up my alley

[@cecilygriffis6508]

The coral makeup in the intro is gorgeous

[@shawnieadams1319]

I'm reading At Home With the Horrors right now, 5 stories in and really enjoying it!

[@Hey_Sus]

Having never read the synopsis, several years ago i decided the perfect book to read for Halloween would be "A Monster Calls" ... loved the book but definitely not a horror story. But now I reread it every October.

[@danny_reads_alot]

You're hair is freaking gorgeous! Love this color on you

[@laurenmartin2247]

16:18 I loooove the reflection of your books in the microwave

[@hknowles97]

Recovering from breast reduction surgery and this video is exactly what I needed❤️ Just been wanting to watch comfort movies and comfort KZbinrs during the first bit of recovery

[@hopefulpolyglot3298]

I love your videos for many reasons, but one of them is you provide thoughtful analysis in these review videos! It's not just a straight up "I liked it/I didn't" which some people fall into.

[@larissasbookinspirations4781]

Your vlogs are motivating for me to stay organized! Love this short horror vlog - I’m going to be reading a bunch too. Can you do a vlog that includes how you tab and annotate books? Also, which fall reading vlog were you watching? Thanks!

[@renee_3364]

Oh nooo! I’m so sad you didn’t love Model Home. The premise sounds so amazing and like something I would love

[@TheseFourWalls]

"I feel, ya know ..." *sighs with uncertainty ... "I feel alive." 😂😂

[@louise5493]

Wasn’t Amazon still functional all the way through the pandemic tho? You’ve just convinced me to pick up Your Shadow Half Remains & to skip Model Home! I DNFd September House and have not had great luck with Akwaeke Emezi’s work, so this vlog was super helpful🥰 Hope you feel better soon!💙

[@josefinlundahl2676]

girl I need your charli xcx & bon iver review!!

[@colleenequinn3]

Horror novellas are my fave! I love seeing new recommendations.

[@CiaraV_73]

Aww the pumpkin shirt! And you look so pretty! ❤

[@rocknregalia]

I love that you have a cute little flower shop.

[@DanikaLeighEllis]

I know we often have opposite opinions about books, and yet I'm shocked every time you dislike a book I loved, haha. I thought Model Home was fantastic! Brutal and difficult to read, but so well done.

[@Veerletjuhful]

I now fully expect pocketknife kitty to be inspired by Jennifer’s Body

[@juliaxpea]

Your description of Model Home made me add it to my TBR. Totally sounds like my kind of book

[@itskatehill]

I am amazed at your ability to soldier on when you're feeling like crap. 😅

[@welldonebooks]

while i really enjoyed Model Home, i can see why it didnt work for you. i do think its just gonna come down to personal preference for people, and also some people going in expecting a more traditional haunted house book. i think for me as someone who reads mainly litfic and not a lot of horror, the writing style was what kept me reading and then i enjoyed unpacking the different layers of it. this was also my first time reading their work, so i'm intrigued to see if i will like their older stuff more or less!

[@KaitlynMayReads]

Those coloring books and alcohol markers have become my new personality

[@sarahjanefrost]

Those cheezies are my favourite thing to eat when I visit Kicking Horse ski resort every March. You can't get them in Australia (the closest thing we have are Twisties) and I look forward to them all year long.

[@hotla7]

Hope you feel better soon Kayla!

[@amylouise7289]

OMG when you talked about Shannon before the name didn’t ring a bell, but when you showed the picture I was so excited, I totally remember her 😂 I’m glad you liked her book!! I know (I swear I know) this is your job and you can’t just not do it… but a sick day or two could definitely help you heal faster. Hope you’re taking care of yourself!

[@npeliroja89]

You need to watch the substance & let us know what you think! Great body horror film

[@AbiofPellinor]

So surprising to see you not enjoy Model Home! I've given Solomon 5* for every book I've read so far, so I'm still hopeful but I'll lower the expectations a little haha

[@daydreamingcase]

Your hair game is always so strong and it's inspirational ❤

[@Alewo2735]

The way you talked about Model Home is exactly how I felt about The Reformatory! I thought that book was going to be an all-time favorite for me, the writing was absolutely stellar, but it was the horrors of real life and although it's important to know about, I wanted more speculation. I wanted to enjoy the reading experience and I just didn't. I was so bummed but I keep recommending it to others anyway.

[@theotherveronica]

i barely started The Reformatory and just immediately wasn’t quite vibing with it. i think i listened to around an hour or two before putting it off. idk if ill ever come back to it bc im afraid ill hate it.

[@Pernille842]

Gah i love the green cover of Model Home SO much 🤤

[@angelekay3843]

Feel better soon Kayla! ❤

[@jamieserrano827]

I also like to wear tank tops or Cammies under my sweaters, just as a layer specifically when I was living in Indiana and Montana, when it was colder

[@hoaxheaux]

Glad you enjoyed, love 🥰🥰 And I swear number two isn't as gross 🤭

[@TiliaHaggstrom]

I havn't really clicked with Rivers solomons writing in the past but really think I could Love them so this actually made me add model home to my tbr. In case that makes you feel better about not liking it :)

[@moakiecroakie]

I just finished Frankenstein so this is a perfect to continue the halloween mood 🧡🦇

[@garlicK_ing]

Your hair is so pretty❤❤❤

[@KittyxKult]

I was so disappointed by Your Shadow Half Remains, the short story was WAY more impactful and I loved it, I felt like expanding it ruined it. Please read the short story if you haven’t!

[@oytser7952]

I also think it's funny that he changed all the pumpkin stems

[@owlsreads]

I had the same thoughts re Model Home. I did go into the book expecting it to be a more traditional horror story due to the cover vibes, so... that definitely impacted my reading experience. And about the things happening with children: I wouldn't have asked for an ARC if I had known about that in advance since it's something I try to avoid in the books I pick up--and I didn't like how it was used as a "twist" :/

[@EmilyReister]

The marker binder is very reminiscent of the coveted gel pen binder of the early 00s haha

[@justvynexa]

just sat down to eat, perfect timing!

[@shawnieadams1319]

I've read 12 of the novellas from your graphic and am pretty close to your ratings. Thanks for all the excellent recs!

[@elizabeth.n1187]

Yo, yes when the haunted house is just a metaphor it makes me wanna throw it off a cliff. I see it A LOT in horror and sci-fi where everything is just a cover for a dialogue the author wants to have.

[@eimajhteb8288]

Love this lip color on u!!

[@MilenaReads]

‘Just my giant butt’ so relatable 😅

[@VeraFran]

I hope you're feeling well, too.

[@queenkim8631]

You always upload at the perfect time😁🫶

[@lilypickett2386]

i'd be so curious to see a calendar of how long each book takes you to read because sometimes i feel like vlogs are deceptive but then im also like damn she's out here reading 7 "books" in a week lol

[@tamerarogers6170]

I love that you bought flowers from another youtuber (you can't eat the grass). Awesome

[@AllAndAllAndEli]

I feel so vindicated in your review for Model Home. I felt the exact same way, also rating it a 2, but found myself scared to rate it on goodreads due to being an outlier on something with such strong topics explored. Obvi not happy you didn’t enjoy it but happy to know I’m not alone.

[@ComeUndun.]

Omg. I ALSO did laundry, neglected to collect it for a few hours, and then realized I didn't even turn on the dryer. 🙃

[@luca.desu.2590]

Liam's right, that is hilarious 😂

[@beckyduff]

* remember to grab cheezies & put them in the freezer for our roadtrip tomorrow *

[@BetweenLinesAndLife]

Do I have Uni tomorrow? Yes. Was I sick this weekend and therefor exhausted? For sureee. Is it 11 pm here? Yep. Am I here? HELL YEAH

[@kyestrella]

hope your week goes well and you feel better!!!! 🫶

[@BetweenLinesAndLife]

@@kyestrella so kind! Thank you!!

[@ChanelChapters]

I just picked up to be devoured, high key glad it’s not super messed up cos I was getting a bit worried about whether I’d have to bleach my brain afterwards

[@chooselovebooks]

Oooo have you done The Monster of Elendhaven?? I can’t tell if it’s in the basket. I loved that one!

[@annettes5623]

You should read North American Lake Monsters for horror short stories

[@KaitlynMayReads]

Immediately went and bought Pocketknife Kitty

[@staceylovestoread170]

Can you provide a link on where you got your markers for colouring?!?

[@crinascafaru9899]

Hi! Bittersweet in the hollow by Kate Pearsall is such a good book with over 4⭐ rating on Goodreads. 😊

[@nwreader]

Pocketknife Kitty! 🤘🤘🤘

[@TiffReadsBooks]

I 100% believe there's no way that Amazon wasn't intentionally included in Your Shadow Half Remains just like Ellis's gender was intentionally never revealed.

[@RachaelWReads]

I loooove the new profile photo!!

[@BooksandLala]

thank you so much!!

[@keycaru]

I’ll tell you Amazon wouldn’t work in an apocalypse because here in North Carolina where hurricane helene hit, we have NOT had Amazon running since September 27th. It is now October 14. Still no Amazon trucks on the road. 🤷‍♀️

[@MichaelaWagner]

oof half baked harvest recipes always pop off

[@brittayoung5574]

Did you buy flowers from the farm stand for You Can’t Eat The Grass???? Okanagan KZbin inception!

[@aprilhutchens2105]

But what hair color do you use???

[@emperorcupcake]

haha omg that was a giant cheezie 🤣 I ddi not like The September House! I got it, but I didn't like it.

[@theresepazell7875]

Hi Kayla Just a thought I think you need some spicey soup might help.. Hope you feel better soon..

[@RachaelWReads]

You should read The Lamb by Lucy Rose! It’ll be out in early 2025!

[@BookedandBusy]

Hi bestie

[@BooksandLala]

@@BookedandBusy hiiiiii 👋🏻💚

[@PaperbacksandCandi]

Okay, but where can I get those markers ❤😂

[@janeyannachicken9053]

Now I want a horror novella with the title 'bike review lol'. Where is it? Someone write it please.

[@Dhor16]

I've only ever rode a regular bike. Why does somebody ride an e-bike? Pros, cons?

[@gabbyreads]

I also didn’t like Dirty Heads, I really don’t get the hype with that book sadly 😭

[@KatieColson]

🕷️🖤🕷️🖤🕷️🖤🕷️🖤🕷️🖤🕷️

[@boxersandbooks]

I started your shadow half remains tonight. Why? I don't like horror. I guess cuz you said it was more psychological than horror

[@LynnHermione]

Books aren't for messages, books are art and If The Book is badly written it's badly written 🤷‍♀️

[@theotherveronica]

ehhh idk about this. sometimes the art is the message. physical art also very often contains a message. books have been used as social commentary for eons. but i think you just mean a book can be bad and still have a good message. and i think it’s fair to acknowledge both of those things in a review and not feel bad about fairly critiquing bad writing.

[@kristen7623]

What is your ethnicity Kayla? You and my good friend are both gorgeous and have similar features. She’s from the upper peninsula of Michigan! I think she has Scandinavian blood

[@jennifermorrison580]

Winter tires already? Eeks

[@SheeshAleesh0718]

It’s just like Teeth isn’t it?!

[@hoaxheaux]

I'm the writer haha. No it's not like Teeth, at least not in the way you're expecting 😂

[@thisisabookchannel]

this was the wrong pick for my dinner entertainment 🤢