reading summer romance books 📖☀️💕 for 24 hours straight...unhinged

[@khalilahd.]

It took 3 meltdowns and 1 pep talk to get through this challenge…pls like and subscribe 🥲🤪

[@Jupitertx79]

Done but can we do the follow train

[@hannahkay6964]

another amazing video 🤍

[@elisereadsandwrites]

“When books are this good I get mad that I waited this long to read it.” Same! Super relatable. This is making me excited to read Seven Days in June!

[@khalilahd.]

It’s so good! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

[@adamad9466]

Mystery and Thriller novels are the only books I've read 24 hours straight, and not by choice. I couldn't put the books down with all the twists and turns.

[@khalilahd.]

Best kind of book 😅🩷

[@chonkballllll]

this is so off topic but half a grilled cheese and 2 soups is exactly what I get from Panera when I’m hungry 😭

[@khalilahd.]

Love this 😅🩷

[@riffdex]

“You can’t just read for 24 hours straight” “Hold my book” 📕

[@khalilahd.]

😅

[@shocklove1213]

As much as I love your reading vlogs, I feel bad to see you stay up all night and change your routine just for us! So, thank you for your dedication and for keeping us motivated with reading. PS. I'm also learning Japanese (through Duolingo) - your comment about "watashinoheya" made me chuckle.

[@khalilahd.]

Haha anything for you guys 😅🩷 also I love that you’re studying Japanese too! Keep going 🫶🏽

[@shocklove1213]

@@khalilahd. 🥰 we got this!~~ がんばれ!

[@minnierary]

reading for 24 hours straight sounds both fun and painful 😖i think by one in the morning i'd be sleeping with the book in my hands

[@khalilahd.]

Lol ngl it was rough 😭

[@beingmartina]

I’m not into summer romance books but I decided to read Beach Read and I feel I wasted my money. The reading is smooth and Emily’s writing is not bad but it’s decent. Girl, how you do 24 hours reading? You’re really admiring for that!

[@khalilahd.]

That’s how I felt! And this wasn’t easy I was struggling 😭😭

[@rudireads_]

Your opening thoughts on “Seven Days in June” were spot on. I would love to recommend “The Mixtape” by Brittainy Cherry and anything by Kennedy Ryan. I have found that I enjoy intentionally including black authors,especially literary fiction or romance authors, in my rotation for the exact reasons you stated. I specify the genre because I rock with N.K. Jemison and her fantasy books on the regular 😂. Also, the spice is a little spicer imo in romance novels written by POC. 😅🤭 Great book choices! I just finished Every Summer After and thought it was a great summer comfort read.

[@khalilahd.]

I’m looking up these recs now! Thanks Rudi ☺️

[@rudireads_]

@@khalilahd. I read The Mixtape with KU. You’re welcome 😏

[@Sharletwitch]

“Hmm. There’s a funeral in this one, I don’t know.” 😂

[@khalilahd.]

😭😭 I’m already at my own funeral with these 24 hour reading vlogs, can’t add another lol

[@unclarable]

not me immediately honing in on the vermont shirt 👀 beach read and seven days in june have been on my tbr for farrrr too long. and i loved nicola yoon's other books i didn't even know she had another out!!! i'm so glad you loved at least one of them

[@khalilahd.]

Wait are you from Vermont? I’ve never been 😭 and yes you should definitely read 7 days…not too sure about beach read but you may like it more than me 😅

[@LarsonLacine]

Beach Read has so much hype and when I read it last year I was very underwhelmed and kinda had to push myself to finish it. Im undecided if I’m gonna read Emily Henry’s newest release

[@khalilahd.]

I feel the exact same! 🫣

[@Claraisbusynow]

Yes!!

[@Tonitalksbooks333]

How you felt about Beach Read is how I felt with Happy Place. I couldn’t get into it no matter how hard I tried!

[@khalilahd.]

Ugh worst feeling right?? 😭

[@Tonitalksbooks333]

@@khalilahd. absolutely!

[@Adamcameralens]

I appreciate your dedication! You should do this with all generes!!

[@khalilahd.]

Such a good idea! As always thanks Adam ☺️🩷

[@Adamcameralens]

@@khalilahd. you are welcome! Maybe i can get you to read manga finally lol

[@khalilahd.]

lol I promise I will before the year is out just for you lol 😅 @@Adamcameralens

[@Adamcameralens]

@@khalilahd. this is why we are internet friends lol you the best

[@juliaziemann5140]

oh gosh, crying and missing summer 😩 but lemme annotate all of this titles for when winter is over on my country 🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@dianaisme]

Thank you for coming in the middle of my very bad cramps and bless me with something to take my mind off things 💛

[@khalilahd.]

Oh no I hope you feel better Diana! 🩷

[@dianaisme]

@@khalilahd. thank you 🩷

[@nikki2442]

I gave beach read four stars but it was exactly what I was in the mood for at the time that I read it which I know plays a huge part in how much I enjoy books and what I’m able to rate them. Next time you read a Emily he try book, don’t binge it or read it when tired or doing a 24 hour read cause you definitely cheating yourself out a fair experience. Her books take more brain power and read like women’s literacy fiction so yeah I would take my Time with them.

[@syd2765]

OUR QUEEN KHALILAH HAS DELIVERED 🩵🩵🩵

[@khalilahd.]

🫣🩷🩷🩷

[@flowatress]

New sub binging while I work…back in my younger years I could read a book in a day or 2. But now lol…after sitting in front of 2 screens all day it takes me longer so…that’s where audible fills in the gaps!

[@khalilahd.]

haha audible is awesome too!

[@Natesha_Laree]

I loved this cozy book vlog! 📚❤️🫶💯 Your sleepy drunk is hilarious! 😂 My mom and I get goofy like that, too! Like mother, like daughter. 🤗

[@johnnam1380]

This is the second video I’ve watched of yours and you are already my new favorite booktuber! You’re so fun!

[@khalilahd.]

Omg stop I’m honored 🫣💕 happy to have you here Johnna!

[@DiandraSays]

I was worried when you started with 7 Days in June. It's just so interesting and nuanced that it's difficult for any romance you read after

[@NFSMAN50]

Khalilah the bookworm!!! Happy Sunday friend!! hope you are doing good!!

[@khalilahd.]

Happy Sunday! Hope you’re doing well too ☺️🩷

[@micaelaxo]

Omg YOU READ SEVEN DAYS IN JUNE!💓 I was so excited when I seen it was one of the days you were going to read in the video. It’s such a good romance book that touches on reality!

[@khalilahd.]

Yes!! It was definitely a good change of pace ☺️

[@average-rice1068]

WHEN SHE POSTS 😭❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@khalilahd.]

🥹🩷🩷🩷

[@farihazarin4202]

I felt the same about beach read. I didn't understand the hype around it. However, I decided to give her other books try and I loved them so much! Happy place is my favourite. I hope you give Emily Henry books another chance because they're much better than beach read.

[@zylith711]

Your videos are awesome!!! Thank you for being so active 🫶

[@khalilahd.]

Thanks for watching Dani 💕

[@dreamytulip]

A friend of mine recommended Seven Days In June, she said it's really really good. I'm starting it this week

[@khalilahd.]

Yesss!!! Tell me if you end up liking it!

[@hannahkay6964]

I felt the same about Beach Read! 17:48 🏖️🏝️⛱️

[@itsamina]

Your channel is growing so much girl that's so exciting!!!

[@khalilahd.]

couldn't do it without supporters like you 🫶🏽

[@the.healing.manifesto]

Totally felt the same way about Black Girl Must Die Exhausted series as you felt about Seven Days in June

[@Xie811]

You've finally read Seven Days in June, I've been waiting to hear your thoughts, I'm really glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@khalilahd.]

Haha finally!! I really enjoyed it sorry for making you wait girlie 😅🩷

[@marcelyprado2747]

I can't believe that you don't like Beach Read 😢. I absolutely loved that book ❤ I gave 4,5/5 stars

[@khalilahd.]

Ugh I’m sorry it just wasn’t for me 🫣😭 but I’m so happy you enjoyed it!

[@nicolesfnc]

Watching this with my morning coffee ❤ I love your energy!!

[@khalilahd.]

Good morning Nicole! I hope you have a great day, thanks for watching! ☺️💕

[@patriciakeagan9410]

You rock. You powered through and read a lot of pages. So proud of you for sticking it out. Have a great week.

[@khalilahd.]

Omg thank you! This one was tough I’m not gonna lie 😭

[@NasreenBianca]

I feel you on Beach Read! Definitely not bad but I rated a 3 as well. I was expecting a bit more considering the hype. I still checked out her other books and I LOVED Happy Place. I’m currently reading Book Lovers!

[@khalilahd.]

Right?? Glad I wasn’t the only one lol. Lmk what you think about book lovers!

[@megzworld1619]

I love your 24 hour reading videos because they're so real like I'd fall asleep too lol. I'd be the worse with these videos.

[@khalilahd.]

It’s so hard right?? I still can’t believe I make myself do this 😭😭

[@vivienne7415]

Ohhh the first book - I totally have to add this to my tbr! Plus, I was SO hoping for you to read Every Summer After cause this was one of my romance faves this year! And I feel the same way about Beach Read as you do. It is a good story but not as deep and meaningful as I hoped it would be (I prefer Happy Place by Emily Henry)

[@Amystudio]

It’s always a good day when a video from you pops up, they make me happy, make me smile, laugh, they always turn my mood around. ❤

[@khalilahd.]

This is the best compliment 🥹 thanks Amy! Hope you’re doing well 🫶🏽

[@aya7471]

Girl i love you so maybe you have to read " WHY WE SLEEP" because it not healthy to stay wake for 24 hours without sleeping and thank u soooo much 💓💓💓💓💓

[@notebookproduction]

I love your videos girl!!!! 🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@khalilahd.]

🥹🫶🏽

[@twettybird982001]

I’m a new subscriber and love your videos. As a PhD student who works a full time job, you made me get back into reading and start do more for myself. I do appreciate your content! I like to read murder mysteries and thrillers but I’d definitely be willing to give romcoms a try. Currently reading Murder Your Employer: McMasters Guide to Homicide!

[@khalilahd.]

Omg well first off congratulations on being a PhD student!! That’s not an easy journey and I couldn’t be happier for you! Secondly thank you so much for watching it truly means a lot to me 🩷 I’m definitely a mood reader so with fall coming I’ll be sure to read more thrillers soon!

[@narose]

giiiirlll i have some romance book recs for you!!!!

[@khalilahd.]

Omg lemme hear em!!!

[@narose]

@@khalilahd. i’m about to finish “before i let go” by kennedy ryan GIRL- when i say i was kicking my feet GIGGLINGGG it’s so good i don’t even want to finish it yet honestly 🥲😭

[@khalilahd.]

omg wait I'm so excited now, adding it to my Goodreads!!thanks boo! 💜 @@narose

[@ShyButterfly122]

Not the "that's what she said" 💀 literally had me dying cuz I didn't expect it. 🤣🤣

[@khalilahd.]

🤪🤪🤪

[@TashaxMack]

13:40 you are so funny 🤣 i’m glad you liked Instructions for Dancing. I had to DNF People We Meet On Vacation because like you, i couldn’t connect to the characters. I’ll have to try another one of her books. great video Book Queen!! 👑

[@khalilahd.]

Girl I was STRUGGLING 😫😭😭 but thanks boo! Happy reading 🫶🏽

[@sophismel.9447]

Every Summer after was such an Highlight for me ❤ Hope you will like it !

[@fatima_estella17]

I will try to finish the book I read then write in my note book the quotes I like from it ❤ Thank you for the company

[@silviace17]

i absolutely love this 24h challenges, i know you suffer but now i wanna do one myself

[@khalilahd.]

Haha it’s rough but you can do it!!

[@shashikala2366]

And can you read the book PEOPLE WE MEET ON THE VACATION♥️

[@were7C]

Hi, first time watching your channel. Obviously I subscribed. I love Seven days in June. This challenge was fun

[@khalilahd.]

Lol well I’m happy you’re here 😅🩷

[@Danielle-ek4es]

You did it!! Also, I love The Office clips LOL

[@khalilahd.]

Barely lol 😅🩷🩷

[@readmoreco]

Powered through! Great video Khalilah!

[@malekatahcampbell6326]

It was soooo good to see you today ❤ We have to stay connected. You are loved ❤

[@khalilahd.]

Absolutely 💕 love you auntie!

[@hillyandbooks]

I love your videos and your energy ❤ Good job with the challenge, I could never lol!

[@khalilahd.]

I just barely made it 😫😭 thanks for watching!

[@emoapsu]

i love your videos sm!!

[@khalilahd.]

🥹🩷🩷

[@sarazadnikar]

I LOVE every summer after i think you would like it too you should read it soon

[@khalilahd.]

I definitely will!

[@Rajaas_Reading_Corner]

If I don't sleep well but I won't enjoy even good things in life. Facts.

[@leonorexx_16]

so excited for this readathon♡♡

[@shashikala2366]

Can you read the book THINGS WE NEVER GOT OVER ♥️

[@yourfriendmaxine]

I love your videos Khalilah ❤

[@khalilahd.]

🥹🫶🏽

[@PrincessSelela]

No shame I had the same situation with Emily Henry cause the first book of hers I read was people we met on vacation which was a 4/5 star read but book lovers and beach read didn’t hit as much, they were just… okay not bad but not good

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

I'm just here for the comedy 😅. This vlogs are always fun to watch and of course I can't break the tradition of me telling you to get sleep and don't torture yourself lol 😂

[@khalilahd.]

😭😭😭

[@mypetitegarden]

I also felt the same way about Beach Read. I just could not connect with the characters and the storyline. So..I decided Emily Henry is just not for me. And that's okay!

[@khalilahd.]

This!!!

[@makedarad221]

What were ur thoughts on Tomorrow, Tomorrow and Tomorrow? I can’t find the video where you reviewed it 😅 I’m about halfway through and finding it hard to finish but I’m ready to move on

[@khalilahd.]

I think I talked about it in my April review but I felt the same way. She’s a great writer but the story was a bit boring and the characters were so unlikeable to me 😭

[@Janelle-dd5eu]

I thought i was the only one. I was having a hard time connecting with emily henry's characters. Out of all of her books, i only connected to the characters from happy place. Maybe you should try that out

[@Janelle-dd5eu]

She's a great author though

[@Plain_JaneXO]

My book tube queen is back!!

[@khalilahd.]

ugh isn't that the worst! I'm going through the same thing right now too so I completely understand. thanks for the well wishes and for watching! I hope you're doing well too 🫶🏽

[@cimelacalinatirzalonicanai8229]

I'm at the office now, watching your video while doing my work 🤩

[@khalilahd.]

You’re the best! I hope you have a great day, thanks for watching 🫶🏽

[@ellie0079]

Loved this video!

[@chocolateoreo6489]

I’m sending you love❤

[@dreamytulip]

I love the pep talks you give yourself 😂

[@khalilahd.]

Only way to get through it 😭😭

[@RealReaderEmily]

love this video! the editing is spot on! what do you use to edit your videos?

[@khalilahd.]

Thank Emily! My brother uses Adobe Premiere to edit the long form videos ☺️

[@nissasbookcorner]

if i was laying down like that after 24 hours of no sleep i would KONK OUT 😭😭

[@khalilahd.]

😭😭😭

[@accidentalcver]

ahh I'm so doing do this soon before starting school in September :,)

[@accidentalcver]

also I've started Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon soon bcs of how often you recommend it and I already feel like it will be one of my favorite books of all time

[@khalilahd.]

Wow this makes me so happy! Isn’t it such an incredible read?? I love Nicola Yoon 💕

[@marynbooks0622]

Love your sofa! Where’s it from?

[@khalilahd.]

Crate and Barrel!

[@emmam9636]

Have you read WHEN IN ROME its so good!!

[@khalilahd.]

Not yet but it’s in my TBR!

[@emmam9636]

@@khalilahd. ITS SO GOOD IT MY Only 6 STAR READ

[@danni.lanette]

Not you making executive decisions when it’s only you there 😂😂 For more black romance try Kennedy Ryan or Taliah Hibbert, those are always 5⭐️ recs for me

[@khalilahd.]

Lmfaooo you did not have to call me out like dat Danni 🫣😭 and thank you for the recs! I’ll definitely check them out!

[@Claraisbusynow]

I think it’s just the way emily writes it feels like the characters are distant you can’t feel them she keeps repeating thing’s about their personalities over and over it gets reallybland

[@PhilRuybal]

You're suuuuper entertaining, no matter what you're doing lol.

[@khalilahd.]

Omg Phil, don’t hype me up now 🫣💕 you’re the best! Thanks for watching!

[@PhilRuybal]

@@khalilahd. you NEED to hear it! Lol. Believe the hype! Seriously, thanks for just being you! I appreciate ya!

[@DestinyBreana]

seven days in June started sooo slow for me, I haven’t picked it back up lol

[@khalilahd.]

It was slow at first but it gets better!

[@chocolateoreo6489]

I’m sending you love❤❤❤

[@khalilahd.]

🥹🫶🏽

[@chocolateoreo6489]

@@khalilahd. ☺️💜

[@criticalbutterfly]

love this vid, but girly PLEASE read more books centered with black or brown characters

[@sylviamarie9726]

Do you prefer paperback or Hardback?

[@khalilahd.]

Oooo good question! I’ve never thought about this! I know I now prefer reading on my kindle more than anything but I’m not sure about paperback or hardcover. I’m definitely think about this more though!

[@sylviamarie9726]

As someone who e-read by phone & iPad what’s the benefit of a Kindle. I’ve been thinking about getting one but can’t seem to justify biting the bullet on it.

[@khalilahd.]

I shared all my pros and cons here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJLYfqeujMhkgLs hope this helps ☺️

[@sylviamarie9726]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! 😁😁😁

[@batool6438]

I really want some romance book recommendation do u have any?

[@khalilahd.]

My all time FAVORITE romance is Love and Other words by Christina Lauren if you want to give that a try 😊

[@batool6438]

Okay thank u so much ❤️❤️

[@wkejnwelfvnwklnv]

I do that too😂 talk to myself all the time. Who else knows me better than myself? 😂😂😂

[@Varnikafromearth]

As much as I LOVEEEE these videos, WHY DO YOU LIKE TO TORTURE YOURSELF KHALILAH??????

[@khalilahd.]

I have a problem okay!! 😫🫣😭

[@joandarc441]

My favourite books to 📚📖 read are the whole (Five nights at Freddy's) lore books.

[@alexismrs.bookdragon2970]

You’ve got this! (I’m pretending to comment as you go so it feels like someone is talking to you lol I feel the same with my videos. I wish people could talk back) 12:42

[@khalilahd.]

haha right? it would be so helpful in moments like this 😅 as always thanks for watching Alexis!

[@alinearmond]

Girrrllll hahaha this is the best vid ive seen from you, very funny, great edit and more talks to us between the reading, yessss, i love your sense of humor, im really happy you showed more of it ❤ and im glad you didnt sleep this timeee hahaha (ps.: im from Brazil and we also have a 24h system, how come yall call it european? Na-ah hahaha just joking of course) have a great week ✨✨✨

[@khalilahd.]

Lol thank you! And I’m sorry next time I’ll be sure to say saw world clock (pretty sure the US is the only one who doesn’t tell time the same way lol)

[@Diqrah458]

"Watashi no heya". "Watashi" used for "I" or "My" by girls and "Heya" is room in Japanese

[@khalilahd.]

私の部屋😏💕

[@squidwardtentacles7144]

It's sucks that you didn't like "Beach Read"; it's one of my favorite romances. Emily Henry has been hit or miss for me. I liked two of her book and disliked two of her books so I get that maybe her writing might not be for you. And although she's been hit or miss for me I will continue to read her books because I really like her writing. Also, your thoughts on "Seven Days in June" has convinced me to read it. It sounds so interesting!

[@khalilahd.]

Ugh I know! I really had high hopes for it but it just wasn’t for me. I’m hoping my next Emily Henry book is better 😅 I hope you enjoy 7 days!

[@L.A.sCorner]

What headphones do you use?

[@EVELYN-eu9iw]

I think they're airpods max

[@noapeetoomx]

please read Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams, i think you’re gonna love it!

[@khalilahd.]

Thank you!! I just added it to my GoodReads ☺️

[@elegantsongs920]

IVE DONE THIS BEFORE!

[@Varnikafromearth]

Khalilah how do you have so much energy in you??? Like how does a person not sleep THE WHOLE NIGHT and then stay away till 6 pm????

[@khalilahd.]

I don’t even know but it wasn’t easy 😭

[@Sofia-gi9bv]

Actually I’m new here but I love this place ! ❤❤( et votre fan française )

[@khalilahd.]

Happy to have you here Sofia 🥹💕

[@ArielReads_]

I would simply throw up and pass away if I stayed awake for 24 hours

[@khalilahd.]

Lmfaooo 😭😭😭

[@latoyaw9102]

Hey, You still did so good.😊

[@khalilahd.]

Thanks boo! It was a struggle this time around 😅

[@asdfghjkrgf]

No because Beach Read was so incredibly underwhelming it literally took me over a month to finish. I hate booktube for hyping it up the way that they did 🤦🏻‍♂️😤 smh!

[@khalilahd.]

Omg so it wasn’t just me then??

[@asdfghjkrgf]

@@khalilahd. definitely not just you. From now on I’m just gonna wait for you to review a book if I’m interested in it before pulling the plug since we clearly have similar interests/opinions lol

[@khalilahd.]

Haha deal 😅🫶🏽

[@kellymanfredini3835]

Yeah, Emily Henry is meh to me. I have 7 days on my Kindle.

[@khalilahd.]

Omg really? Did you read it yet?

[@kellymanfredini3835]

@@khalilahd. not yet. I am finishing Kindred by Octavia E. Butler. Looove her stuff.

[@kellymanfredini3835]

@khalilahd. but you got me interested, so I might try seven days next 😀

[@Jupitertx79]

Since u read seven days in june then we should be book friends lol let do the follow train. 7 days in june was my 5star book for last year!!

[@khalilahd.]

Ummmmm absolutely yessss!! We are officially book friends 🫶🏽