READING VLOG🦇| reading dracula, second-hand book shopping, and bullet journaling!

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[@Hannah-wo9qf]

I think one of the elements that also made Dracula do frightening to readers of the time, was that they had just gone through the real life Jack the Ripper killings. Which actually there was an early draft of the novel that was going to pull the Phantom of the Opera style “this is a true story” and heavily imply that Dracula was the reason for the Ripper murders. But the publisher wanted that changed. Also another previous draft fun fact, Dracula’s castle was supposed to actually be destroyed in an volcanic eruption at the end of the novel, triggered by the events at the end. People have found the location Jonathan’s directions lead to, and the spot actually IS a dormant volcano.

[@naturalflow157]

This is truly what I needed to experience and get my mind on a calming end. Life has been very stressful lately, and your video really brought me a lot of positive thoughts on how I can change my routines and inspiration on how to approach it. Thanks a lot for creating this and sharing it with all of us. So much to learn and make something special out of the life that had been given. Thank you again and wishing you the best in your journey.

[@mimowinxy]

I'm planning to read Dracula next month! I've really gotten into reading classics this year, it's pretty much all I'm in the mood for now haha. I just started Virginia Woolf's first book The Voyage Out and already love her writing. Hopefully when I get to Dracula I'll love it as much as you did cuz I love vamps too. Honestly glad to finally see a reading vlog with someone enjoying it!

[@ReadingNymph]

Love Dracula! Recently found your channel ♡ Carmilla is amazing, part of the inspiration behind Dracula, hope you enjoyed it

[@filipasfantasy]

i have to say, your reading vlogs are some of my absolute favorite videos to watch. i feel like our tastes in books align pretty well, but i feel like you're one of those people i would still watch even if it didn't, bc i just love the way you articulate your thoughts! also, you've really been making me want to pick up Dracula soon!

[@itskatehill]

I read Dracula in October when I lived in New England. The vibes couldn't have been more immaculate. It's my favorite classic too, and I'm probably going to be rereading it soon since it's been like six years since then.

[@stephaniemorazan6253]

I just found you from your summerween vlogs but GIRL your videos are amazing I’m genuinely impressed and I can’t stop watching

[@JanAgaton]

watching this like a year later because i wanted to witness you reading dracula hahah and omggg you muuust read Girls of Paper & Fire if you still haven't!

[@sourpatchabz]

Ok this is a random comment but the music you played during the book Journaling section reminds me of the songs we used to play during naptime at this daycare I worked at, and honestly it's such a vibe

[@Den7205]

I like how you enjoy reading books, making rational book shopping at thrift stores, handcrafting your journal, and even making your own tote 👏 Love your vlog~ 🥰

[@mariafelipemiro2283]

Hey Katie!! I'm loving your vlogs so much ans every week I'm waiting to watch them, they are a Big highlight of my days. Also, the last classic that I read was To kill a mockingbird, and I loved It so much. Hugs from here and I Hope you have a nice week.

[@bookswithmakenzie5461]

Your bullet journal is so pretty! It was also so fun to watch you annotate and draw those bats, I need to read Dracula.

[@minacarrabba]

I had basically the same thoughts as you on Dracula, gave it 5 stars! I really loved it but I thought the ending wasn’t as strong as the spookier beginning which really hooked me! I was named after Mina from the Coppola adaptation so I felt like I had to finally read the book haha. I’m also really loving Anna Karenina, I’m on part 3 (I’ve been reading it off and on for MONTHS haha) in the Maude translation and I can already tell that it will be one of my fave books like Dracula!

[@praposahi8734]

Omgg you're reading crescent City!!!! Hopefully you love it; it was one of my favourite reads from last year 🤞

[@nicoledorman8484]

I'm currently reading dracula (I'm in the verrrrry early stages). And I read Anna Karenina this year. I wish you luck on that endeavour. I did enjoy it but oooh boy was there some slow moments.

[@craftyreads]

I’m so happy you posted! YAAS please make a reading vlog for Finale and OUABH! I love those books 📚

[@gerniahliburd]

I just finished reading HOEAB a few days ago and I’m currently reading HOSAB. I definitely felt the same way about the first 200 pages but the book definitely picked up after that. I hope you enjoy it. I loved this vlog! 🥰

[@audreyhertz301]

Anne Rice has some very good vampire books. The Vampire Lestat, Queen of the Damned and The interview with the vampire.

[@amandalavinea9004]

"vampires aren't scary they're just hot" yeah thank god someone needed to say that at some point 🤝👏

[@learnlove1848]

When you recognize the song playing in the background. 🎶❤️💜 Serendipity is one of my favorite songs by BTS.