READING VLOG: Incredible Fantasy Standalone!

[@cozymonica]

you and clay matching is ✨pure✨

[@PeruseProject]

❤️❤️❤️

[@emilyhamilton3555]

The amount of serotonin I get from these relaxing reading vlogs is unmatched 😍

[@southernmostgent]

My daily routine.

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

I second this

[@anniek.3388]

Would it be possible for you to put the titles of the books you talk about in the vlogs in your description? Sometimes I want to go back to a video again to find your opinion about a book before I buy it but it’s hard to find the one I’m looking for. No worries if not, I love your videos!!

[@PeruseProject]

i'll start doing that!

[@anniek.3388]

@@PeruseProject thank you so much!

[@o_o-lj1ym]

Yes omg, I relate to this on a spiritual level

[@PianoLibra]

Started following 5 years ago for the books, now I’m still following for the books, the cooking and other tidbits of adulting! 😁

[@jenniferobin7260]

It was fun to watch your journey through this book. Misaki is probably my all time favorite female fantasy character and I wish there was more fantasy written from a mother’s perspective.

[@PeruseProject]

Truly obsessed with the journey we got to have with her, layers on layers

[@simranbodhak5480]

Whenever I am in a reading slump, I watch your vlogs and your enthusiasm for books inspires and motivates me to read again. So, thank you so much for making these.

[@sarahteter6310]

This vlog is a great reminder I need to go back to It's Okay to Not be Okay! I got interrupted starting to watch it and forgot to go back to it but I remember enjoying what I did see. Apparently, I own The Sword of Kaigen and haven't gotten to it yet, so I should put that higher on my TBR list!

[@daudeyartisterie]

A comment from my soon-to-be-5-year-old-son: (I was going through all the YT videos I hadn't watched yet and just didn't stop it for supper, and this vlog was playing) Wow mom this movie is soooo coooool!!! Another comment from really-impressed-5-year-old-who-probably-didn't-understand-much-of-this-vlog: wowww she cooking like us, mommy! Look! She has coffee like you mommy! She watches TV like us mom!! But she don't have pirate games, pirate games are coooool! Sure thing buddy! HAHAHA Well, he liked your vlog! ;) probably your youngest fan!

[@lauramolina3337]

So cute!!

[@theamclain3240]

Will now only be saying “media based plans” when I intend on binge watching something

[@youcaughtmecrafting]

I was just about to comment that I wanted a new vlog! These are my ultimate comfort videos. YAY!!

[@angela-intothebookshelf4243]

Freezer-palooza happens constantly in my household! The down side of a small apartment sized fridge and freezer

[@saslkt]

Yayyyyyyy, so happy you started It's Okay Not To Be Okay

[@victralyr4664]

Omg yessssssss, I'm so glad you started with the Sword of Kaigen, absolute favourite!!

[@SarahAsYouWish]

Great vlog! Yes The Sword of Kaigen was so well done. I’m not a fan of fight scenes or training sequences, but I enjoyed them both in this book along with the exquisite character work. I’m looking forward to more from this author.

[@sunnykimreads]

I love your teal hoodie omg it’s so cute 😩 also your gold glasses, gold hoops, and gold accents on your top is such a vibe 🤩

[@ashleyclark1680]

I started watching my first K-Drama last week thanks to you. I’m four episodes into Something in the Rain and LOVE it. Also, Magnolia Bakery banana pudding is the best.

[@angeladetula6767]

I love something in the rain. The relationship is so real

[@QandTG]

Our FAVORITE read so far of 2021 & probably our second favorite standalone ever. It was sooooooooooooooo GOOD! Chapter 17 💔! Chapter 27! 👏🏾! Great Vlog!

[@erdstme]

When I am having a rough day, your voice is very relaxing and calming. You always bring a smile to my face when I need it.

[@asht874]

Me too!

[@carissamarquardt9373]

I love the random freezer clean out nights!! We do the exact same 🤤💕

[@wjamimah7772]

I love the love that you and Matilda have. It’s like my dog and I. They’re the best creatures to ever walk this earth. I love dogs.

[@Holitine8384]

This is my first time being early!! I love your book recommendations, especially those of fantasy genre!

[@oksnariel]

I’m also watching It’s Okay to Not Be Okay and i recommend looking up the fairytale references that are missed during the translation! There’s some changes in dialogue because they reference korean fairytales that wouldn’t make much sense if you don’t know them.

[@alliereadstlh]

This reading vlog has got me excited for this novel. I picked it up when it was $2.99 on amazon the other week and you had mentioned that you picked up the book. Your description gets me into any book you mention.

[@wjamimah7772]

Also, I know that ultimately NYC wouldn’t he right for me but I love these blogs because I can vicariously live in NYC in them as you show your apartment and your borough and I love it all

[@starry_worlds]

The Sword of Kaigen sounds so good. I need to read it.

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

I absolutely love your intro t-shirt

[@kassiedelong7983]

I would like to suggest the kdrama She Was Pretty. It’s on Viki and it is a super cute romcom. The actor Park Seo Joon that plays the main character in Itaewon Class is one of the main characters in this drama as well!

[@PeruseProject]

Sold

[@louise2940]

I’ve JUST realised who Clay reminds me of! Wybie ‘Wyborn’ from Coraline 😆

[@haushinka502]

YES

[@marleens]

This book and its characters sound great, added to the TBR! Also, I will from now on refer to my Netflix binge nights as ‘media-based plans’ 😁

[@cecemozz]

just what i needed! i love your vlogs!

[@semariad_13]

This reading vlog was amazing! I really enjoyed hearing you talk about how much you loved reading The Sword of Kaigen and it makes me want to read it soon because I want to see how incredible it is :) ♡♡♡

[@rainbowgirl2540]

Fav reading vlogs ever

[@Jeramie26]

KDrama I’m watching so far. Desdendants of the Sun, Crash Landing on You, It’s Okay Not To Be Okay, and Start Up.

[@estadoagridulce]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEED OMG, THANK YOU! one of my problems with fantasy is that i never find a standalone story, like fantasy is a lot of...sagas, so thank you for the recommendation! also i LOVE ATLA, it’s my favorite show ever. Also, “it’s okay to not be okay” was my first kdrama last year and it got me into kdrama, i hope you enjoy the journey that it is. Kim soo hyun is my king now.

[@thehighfolk]

ok imma go read ♡

[@KatiesBookNook426]

oo i def need to add this one to my TBR!

[@latasharenay3890]

I look forward to these every weekend.

[@kitkatkc9]

The way you feel about watching basketball is the way I feel about watching football 😂 Your freezer palooza, my dad calls it mustgo as in “everything in the fridge must go” 😊

[@thisisnancybot]

Once you’re done with It’s Okay to Not be Okay, you should check out Memories of the Alhambra. It has the lead from Crash Landing on You in it.

[@gem_gem397]

well the ending was a little disappointing to me. it didn't give me the impression of the ending to me at ALL. T_T

[@ahyokawolf7207]

So glad you read this one!!

[@ZeeZeeDreaming]

I love your vlogs so much!

[@HHHilary]

We call it “freezer challenge” but I like yours way better!

[@emilym.634]

I just finished the book today and I was not ready. I WAS NOT READY but i did love it

[@accordingtozehra]

Love watching you talk about kdramas 😭😭 Startup on Netflix is super fun, I definitely recommend!!

[@LucyTurnsPagesYT]

I've heard so much about this book too! I read a preview of it but I wasn't sure if it was for me. Love your vlogs by the way :)

[@kjandherbooks]

Your vlogs are always so comforting ☺️

[@hayligeffen3296]

You and Clay should definitely watch Start-up together! It's a K-drama I think you guys would both love!

[@Emysorbicularis]

I loved this vlog bc I read The Sword of Kaigen about a week ago and it was so incredible and idk what I would have done if you hadn't liked it too!! Also if anyone liked the mother's perspective in this and hasn't read the Fifth Season, I highly recommend

[@aleksandrafilipovic5376]

hey regan! have you considered doing a video about your (recent/all time fave) tv shows or animes?

[@sophiecarlisle9216]

This vlog is so cozy and just what I needed 😊

[@bcita4312]

You should watch Mystic Pop Up Bar! It has some magical twist with humor though there's some heavy topics but overall a great kdrama

[@sarahwillhite8335]

Your reaction to watching basketball is hilarious.

[@ladidaa579]

quick question! do your reading vlogs have spoilers of the books you’re reading?

[@PeruseProject]

I keep them spoiler free!

[@ladidaa579]

@@PeruseProject oki thank you!

[@drawingsimpleton4827]

Man, Clay, your hair is fabulous! 😍

[@MikyM88]

We really need more fantasy standalones!

[@marinablue1255]

The best kdrama that you could watch is goblin or guardian: the lonely and great god (they're the same thing but have different names) it is literally the best drama - was made in 2016 but I just keep going back to it!!

[@rtaaaa1111]

Misaki is my favourite fantasy character, period!

[@BookedandBusy]

I’m so so so happy you loved this book!

[@AnEmbarrassmentofBooks]

Couple shirts and kdramas - LOL!

[@coolkid_3215]

best part of my sundays ❤️

[@deskarodriguez]

Have you watch Netflix Kingdom (Korean Epic Historical Zombie), that one is just too awesome and amazing, one of the best!

[@841-zainabshanafarook7]

when I was 3/5 done with this book, I got this random urge to read other books. Now, its on my april tbr...

[@ryanng754]

In the way of king story, you can only choose one path: saviour or ruler, not by find the treasure the way of king to know radiant knight ,king is the radiant knight to be saviour.

[@NeuviletteSimpTM]

Hey regan! How do you consistently read a book for longer periods of time? I find that i cant stay with a book (no matter how good) for more than an hour, im just itching to do something else! I hope you can give me tips! Thank you!

[@bronteg2250]

I know I’m not regan but just wanted to drop a few tips I’ve heard from her/my personal experience. I know she plans out time to read every day and has chapter or page goals so that might help. I personally always try to read to the end of a chapter and sometimes if I’m struggling at first once I get to the end of the chapter I become much more invested and want to read more. Another thing to try would be read where there aren’t a lot of distractions (go to bed two hours early just to read, or turn off the tv and put the phone away) so you can really get invested in the story. Also sitting and reading for long blocks might just not be for you so either you could do like 1 hour read then an hour doing something else then back to reading or maybe try audio books so you could listen while doing other things. I hope you find a way that works for you!

[@o_o-lj1ym]

1:05 what is a “new Timmy author”? Am I missing something?

[@valeryechavarria3343]

“new to me author” she’s never heard of the author so it’s new for her

[@therearwindow528]

Love your glasses! Where did you get them? 🤩

[@erin2479]

I knew you would love it

[@OverstuffedShelf]

Oh my goodness I need a freezer palooza of my very own

[@jazzybennett2023]

Never been this early before 🤣

[@gem_gem397]

did u just a KDRAMAAA??? omg my fav kdrama of all time??? OMGGG

[@MarianaManosso]

my happiness when I found out this book was on kindle unlimited was out of this world.

[@weaslove]

You just made my day. 😍

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

And now I want cupcake cheesecakes??? I love never had banana pudding though 😂

[@bethreads3294]

Get you some banana pudding, sooo good 😀

[@BrebearMckae]

came for the book content. stayed for the matilda content.

[@Liquidj7]

Clay looks like the new captain America if he had the suit on. 😅

[@homicidalmuffin6190]

Super cute couple - Goals 💘💯

[@redbaronredbaron1898]

Watch goblin its so so good

[@angelmaeconda9872]

Please also watch It's Okay That's Love!!

[@Sara-il8wn]

Early squad!!

[@mel1321]

Important question: what subscription service to you use to watch kdrama?

[@NovelNanny]

Anyone else’s need Matilda merch??? Me!

[@Jillybeanzxo]

I just feel compelled to say Clay looks like John Mayer 😄

[@rosemaryomani4302]

Give us your deep thoughts on AOT

[@lyndeeandbooks]

Thank you ❤️

[@Marie-np8jg]

So you love fantasy and kdramas, I wonder, have you watched Arthdal Chronicles ?

[@msplover3772]

5th!!!so early

[@Colbyw74]

lol want a medal

[@msplover3772]

@@Colbyw74 why not haha!

[@trickytitle1228]

I haven't read a word this month :|

[@AdrianneChristineBooks]

There’s still time!

[@ipek8209]

i unfortunately wasn’t a fan of it’s okay to not be okay, i hope you’re enjoying it more than i did!! 🤍

[@trickytitle1228]

Hiya!

[@maryhelen7588]

i struggled intensely with the autism representation in IOTNBO. it makes me pretty sad, honestly, that people consistently recommend it so highly.