Reading some NEW Thrillers again and getting thrilled? 🤷🏻‍♀️🔪

Thanks for watching! I didn't realize until after filming that All's Well isn't exactly a horror novel and doesn't really fit into the theme of this vlog but oh well..
If you've read any of these books let me know your thoughts! :)
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Books read:
all's well - mona awad
the perfect family - robyn harding
the night she disappeared - lisa jewell (pub sept 7th)
in my dreams i hold a knife - ashley winstead
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[@itisImanila]

In My Dreams I Hold A Knife is one of my new favorite thrillers! I could not put it down!

[@CLAUMORENO]

These vlogs make my day. Stuck at home with a toddler 👀 this video is giving me LIFE 😂😅🥰

[@wings2769]

💙💙🦋🦋🥺

[@hannilitre8726]

A whole 41 minutes??? You spoil us 😍

[@summerfontana_fan2570]

AHH I LOVE MR BALLEN!!! I’ve been obsessed with his videos for a while, they’re so entertaining! I love how he actually cares about the victims he talks about, and wants to get their story heard!

[@isbaileyreading]

I love when you include the little clips at work! In My Dreams I Hold a Knife sounds so good!

[@bitski777]

I read All’s Well last week and really enjoyed it. I will say as someone with chronic pain, her struggle was too real. I feel like if I had picked this book up when I was still trying to get a diagnosis I probably wouldn’t have been able to read it. I almost wonder if Awad has dealt with chronic pain, it was really difficult to read in that aspect. But like, the rest of the book? Wild lol. Also I finished In My Dreams last night and OMG absolutely amazing!! I could not put it down!!!! That’s how you do a mystery thriller!!!

[@hannahhelm3770]

I totally agree! It made me feel like Mona Awad has experienced it herself because the descriptions were so accurate

[@ashleyslittlelibrary]

Looking forward to checking out a lot of these, especially In My Dreams I Hold a Knife (such a good title)! I’ve been really curious about All’s Well genre and I haven’t really heard many people talk about it yet so I’ve been waiting to see some others read it first so I would know what to expect haha - excited to give it a try now!

[@mango3269]

Thank for blessing my sub feed! I’m currently reading All’s Well, I’m hoping to finish it today or tomorrow. I will be coming back to this vlog afterward 🥰

[@Kalani7288]

The snoring Tank clips were cracking me up!

[@TheXneversimple]

In my dreams I hold a knife is one of my TOP thrillers of the year!! I really hope one day this gets made into a movie. I can’t wait to read more from the author.

[@fabfemme800]

I was just thinking how I would love if it was made into a television series!

[@bethk6022]

Reading In My Dreams I Hold a Knife right now and loving it! Razorblade Tears is one of my top reads this year. It’s amazing and I hope you enjoy it.

[@adriannaslibrary2909]

I really want to read All’s Well, I live with chronic pain every day because of a disability called fibromyalgia and from what you’ve described I feel like I’ll relate to the main character. I suffer with the same dismissal of my symptoms and people just don’t believe that I’m in that much pain and am disabled because I’m “young” and it’s not visible. I have to use a walking stick now to get around and so many people stare because they’re not used to seeing a 24 year old with a walking stick :( loved the video as always ❤️

[@joycarruthers-fh5on]

Hey Gabby!! This was so much fun to watch one of your old videos😊 I only subscribed to you about a year ago so it's fun to watch you go to work and know that you don't do that anymore. Plus love the clips of your dog snoring! So cute! Love your videos.

[@levispinks2458]

I literally live for gabbyreads thriller vlogs

[@summerfontana_fan2570]

Same 😫

[@bayoumuddah]

I'm so glad you enjoyed in my dreams I hold a knife because I bought it last week when you were talking about the synopsis in the video.I was crossing my fingers and my toes. I love lisa Jewell books too.

[@tressaischaptigued5422]

I feel like all of Lisa Jewell's books start off slow, but are always worth it! She is a fav and I can't wait to get the new release in just a couple weeks!

[@francesboyajan3973]

Great recommendations! They are all on my tbr list. Did Tank just push his bed from one end if the room to the other? 🤣😂❤ Puppy love❣

[@oneminuteadventures4997]

Lisa Jewell is a author that I am really enjoying right now.

[@emmalairson9072]

I absolutely adore your vlogs. They always make me feel so cozy for some reason.

[@molliee5183]

Gabby is constantly getting those smoothie bowls and I am constantly jealous af because we don’t have them around where I live and they look AMAZING

[@sasapejcin3568]

Really glad that all the thrillers you have read were winners! That is extremly rare for you! 😁😉

[@gabbyreads]

Right??? 😍

[@Devi15]

Gabby, your comment on how you felt for Miranda's chronic pain just made me love you even more🥺😍 I live with chronic pain and it's a struggle. Felt like you gave me a hug with that comment 🤗

[@gabbyreads]

🤗🤗🤗

[@janesocalgal2278]

Great vlog. Thanks for letting me know about the time lines for Lisa Jewel's book.

[@eneal]

Not feeling great today. So this video made my day! Love your videos so much!

[@pawtato5224]

YESS ANOTHER READING VLOG 😁👏

[@neverendingsadventures]

All's Well in on my TBR and I just added In My Dreams I Hold A Knife to my TBR as well because it sounds amazing!

[@maryruiter2416]

Definitely going to pick up "In my dreams ..."!

[@bookswithgeri]

Omg thank u for a reading vlog!! Looking forward to this!! even tho u were enjoying in Vegas u still managed to upload 😭💗

[@blueriverptha]

This reading vlog definitely convinced me to read all 4 books 🥰

[@HannahsRecentReads]

I’m definitely going to need to check out In My Dreams I Hold A Knife!

[@sumii12]

Gaaaaaabby!!! You’re a danger to my wallet 🤣🤣🤣 this video just convinced me to get 3 new books, especially In my dreams I hold a knife, can’t wait to read that one. Thaaaank you! I can always count on you for great recommendations ✨✨📚

[@gabbyreads]

Hope you enjoy it too!! 😍🥰

[@TheSweetieDarling]

I feel the same about Robyn Harding books- they are so compelling and readable, but I usually rate them at 3 stars. I’m excited to read her new one. Probably not going to pick All’s Well, but I have ordered the other two. Btw, the owners of the restaurant where you work sound like they’re really good people. They appear to really value their employees.

[@moonlane2481]

YES! All's Well!!! Thank you! I'm so close to buying it but I love hearing other people's thoughts and perspectives🥰

[@karenbecks9906]

Awwww Tank, my heart ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I love him so much Robyn Harding and Lisa Jewell are 2 of my favourite writers I will have to put those books on my list. Thanks for always giving us great content love Karen in Australia 🇦🇺xox

[@laurakoehler1099]

Dangit Gabbi you have added another book to my have to buy now list.....lol

[@sworna7919]

Already reading 3 thriller and here you go again 😩. Bt tnx for these thriller books review.

[@hollyc4624]

My reaction to All's Well was exactly the same. I liked the message, it was absolutely true. But, how bizarre. I liked the Harding book also. And next up, In My Dreams, I Hold a Knife. So glad you loved it!

[@marcyreads]

I’m so excited for the new Lisa Jewell, she’s an auto buy for me 🥰 Tank is such a cutie 😍 great vlog!!!

[@gabbyreads]

Thanks Marcy! 🥰

[@popsiclepunk2112]

MrBallen is my favorite!!!! Also these books sound so good❤️

[@mariaeugenia1886]

I absolutely love your reading vlogs!!!

[@queenkim8631]

Your dad's birthday is August 8th!?? Omg mine is too😭❤❤! Also loved the vlog 😊

[@debiklotovich1933]

I thought that cover looks like the Joker too. It’s so funny you think that too. I watch Mr. Ballen too. He’s great

[@HeraGoneRogue]

just in time! I love watching your videos while doing the dishes and cooking spiced fries haha

[@eliezabriones4966]

In my dreams I hold a knife is my new fave,love it so much!!!!

[@Booklover90]

Omg Gabby! I love Mrballen’s channel! Great story teller! I can’t wait for the night she disappeared. I love Lisa Jewell’s books.

[@salenanegron5010]

I just bought In My Dreams I Hold A Knife 🔪 & I’m sooo excited to read it! I’m currently reading For Your Own Good & I can’t wait to hear you thoughts on it!!

[@lenapakalniski2632]

Well NOW I need to read In My Dreams I Hold a Knife!! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🤸‍♀️

[@sarahblue7446]

Your review of The Bachelorette finale was my favorite review of this whole video 🤣

[@raissalbuquerque]

loveeeeee your thriller vlogs and recommendations ❤

[@sunitasrikanthan4136]

Yes, pls read good me bad me

[@melissamwidman]

This was my first time finding your videos, your vlogs are really interesting! You seem very authentic and I like the way you talk about the books. Subbed!

[@gabbyreads]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@RodneySandwhichez]

Love the content Gaby. Your channel keeps me reading. Blooper real ending a vlog would be fun. Just saying.

[@benny9589]

Perfect video to start my morning with 🥳

[@theresatruitt1167]

Great vlog! I also enjoy MrBallen!

[@cynthiachavez567]

“I’m sorry bitch what? That is beautiful” bahahaha I love it! Another amazing vlog!! Love the blue nails 💅

[@odditycat6233]

I honestly can’t wait to read all’s well. Bunny is one of my favs.

[@Usvaa]

Navy blue looks amazing on you!!

[@ariareads]

Just a support comment, always always alwaysss my favourite vlogs!!

[@gabbyreads]

💞💞💞

[@thebestiebooksleeve]

*immediately moved up In My Dream in the TBR*

[@miquesbookvlogs372]

Not us uploading a reading vlog video at the exact same time 😂😍

[@gabbyreads]

Omg twins 👯‍♀️😍

[@marisolherrera5818]

Tank is everything! Love him in the videos.

[@magicalgiantbooks5549]

love your videos! Mr. Ballen is awesome!

[@brittanysettle]

Yessss I love Mr. Ballen’s channel! So creepy!

[@ArtBookshelfOdyssey]

Thanks for sharing the video! I was getting distracted by your adorable dog, lol! Pets are awesome!

[@megandent4580]

Yess I loved this vlog. Super excited for In My Dreams! I think the issue with Mona Awad (and similar) books is that they get mis-categorized as horror, which means people go into them with false expectations. Her books are unsettling, disorienting, and even creepy at times but definitely not scary. That being said, All’s Well is one of my top books of 2021 haha. I also just finished Nightbitch and am obsessed- it had Mona Awad vibes. Kind of like Bunny meets The Push. I’d be so curious to hear your thoughts on it- I think you might like it!

[@gabbyreads]

Ahhh I can’t wait to read Nightbitch! I have the audio on hold at my library 😍

[@megandent4580]

@@gabbyreads ahh awesome!!

[@jennafra]

I just finished razorblade tears, it was a five star read, I loved it, excited to hear your thoughts.

[@levispinks2458]

I just finished The Perfect Family, which was my first read from Robyn Harding. I read it quickly as it was very easy to get through. But so many unanswered questions! Which frustrated me, but I did enjoy it and I look forward to picking up more of her books!

[@emuel5844]

You should read 17 Church Row by James Carol. It was really gripping and I couldn't put it down! It's quite an unpopular book, but that could be a video series idea!

[@angeliatayslife]

This Vlog was a really good one!!!

[@christinelagueux8155]

I just finished All's Well and I agree with you. I didn't think it was horror. I have it 3.5 stars.

[@komaedacoffee4298]

Your long reading vlogs give me life and joy, motivation for reading 💜 i want you to know how you make me cheer up 😊 thank you

[@mahsash2301]

Love the way you describe thrillers...makes me wanna read more and more😍

[@user-ov8uq5gj9v]

As a short person I’m always curious how tall others are. I’m going to assume Gabby is around 5’4-5’6.

[@gabbyreads]

I’m 5’4 🤣

[@summerfontana_fan2570]

@@gabbyreads I’m 5’2💀😂 well to be fair I’m only 15 lol

[@thesukhe]

Another thriller reading video 😚😚😚

[@kells11290]

Been waiting for this video!!

[@sasapejcin3568]

When I have discovered Mr Ballen's channel I binge watched all his videos.They are so addictive and creepy as hell!

[@SueWard]

Robyn Harding book, on my preorder, not published in U.K. until October.

[@rachella7247]

The audio of catch & kill was well done, ronan narrates it.

[@autumnritchie1473]

I can’t wait to read In My Dreams I Hold A Knife! It has my favorite tropes in it so I hope I love it!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@holabooks]

I hadn’t thought about picking up All’s Well but now I’m kinda curious 👀

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Ugh I love robyn Harding 😩

[@BohoBookworm]

Totally agree about this season of The Bachelorette!! Are you going to be watching Bachelor In Paradise?! I. Need. To. Talk. About. It! Haha. You inspired me to buy a Taylor Swift shirt! Was hoping to find one on Amazon as I have a voucher but sadly I can't find one on there in the UK :( cute clothing haul!!

[@gabbyreads]

I’m not sure yet haha I usually don’t enjoy bachelor in paradise as much haha but maybe 😅 and omg amazing!!! 😍

[@idkwhattonamemyself9326]

Love the books you picked, great choices for thriller! I'm looking for some thriller recommendations!

[@legendaryreader39]

I deal with chronic pain so I will be able to relate to the character. I'm adding it to the list.

[@jasbookish]

wish i had your fashion sense! 😂

[@lamhasherief1308]

Ugh...i am so broke to buy books. So filling my stomach watching booktubes😏 especially her videos.

[@madamejaysynstarotoriginal]

I dnf’d All’s Well at 41%. Didn’t like all the fat shaming, pacing or repetitive slogans. But the chronic pain rep is immaculate, you care for the main character, the concept is dope and the slow spiral into insanity was chilling and interesting.

[@wings2769]

Got my hands on 'in my dreams I hold a knife' gonna start reading it now 😭😭😭, I'll update my comment when I finish it🤞🏻 Update - omg I finished it and I loved every bit of it it was just so vibeyyyy 🦋🦋🥺

[@dgs788]

Okay -- I am not the only one who made the Joker connection.

[@tiffanimadison9553]

Mr. Ballen is the BEST. My favorite channel besides yours!

[@tiffanimadison9553]

Btw watch his very first video. Scary

[@gabbyreads]

@@tiffanimadison9553 his first video is sooooo good!

[@KeeleyJo]

I didn’t enjoy The Night She Disappeared because it’s filled with all my most hated tropes. But I loved the writing and I want to read more from Lisa Jewell!

[@angelicreads785]

I normally read the books after your reviews

[@hannilitre8726]

i’m reading in my dreams i hold a knife rn and i’m sooo invested in the romance like???? i mean i love the mystery too ofc but coop is making me feel some type of way 🥵

[@hannilitre8726]

just finished it and idk how to feel about my morals rnnnn 💀

[@haileyhughes]

brb now i gotta go to home goods 😩

[@sydneytalk_dewey_to_me9304]

Who else just immediately ordered “In My Dreams I Hold a Knife” ?

[@leman1275]

Wasn't expecting you to be a fellow MrBallen watcher

[@janesocalgal2278]

Update: another comment: In My Dreams, I Hold A Knife- is on Hoopla (the ebook). I'm a big chicken, but I'm going to read it. And the Lisa Jewell book - audio

[@rizwanarizu5317]

I love your recommendations🔥🥺

[@shamimfischer]

I just finished In my dreams I hold a knife. 😅wow.

[@karirocha3095]

I love your videos ❤️ kisses from Brazil

[@Neil-writer-author]

I like Lisa jewel