*cozy* bookstore vlog 🧸💌☁️ spend the day bookstore shopping + HUGE BOOK HAUL

[@Mackenzielai]

this vlog's like a massive warm hug, good point about not just looking at Goodreads reviews for book recs!

[@Sharletwitch]

Can I just say I love how comfortable you are with vlogging. Like it feels almost as if we’re on FaceTime. I have so much social anxiety so this is just super impressive to me 😂 great video as usual!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

This is the best compliment ever!! Thank you!!

[@brianna.glugla]

10000000% agree! I love how she makes it feel like I’m on FaceTime with her. It just feels so natural.❤

[@briabynum6485]

I love going to book signings because it’s always amazing to find book people like me. I felt the same in school when I was the only one who was reading. Even when I joined the workforce people would look at me weirdly because during my breaks I would be reading my book instead of gossiping or scrolling through my phone. I loved this video and the feelings of being seen by black people who read and write beautifully crafted books. I would love to go to Illinois but girl I’m in Texas lol. So I’ll just have to enjoy your videos from my devices. Thank you for this video and your love of books. It speaks volumes to me in so many ways ❤

[@ayonnamckinney8762]

How do you find book signings. Im in Northwest Indiana. I would lovebthat

[@briabynum6485]

@@ayonnamckinney8762 I know there are Facebook groups about events in certain cities. I also follow all of my favorite authors and they post their tours. Additionally, if you are in school (university) sometimes they host author events. Those are a few things that I do to keep up with book events. I’m sure there’s more.

[@RosalieKenzie]

The little squeals that came out of me when i saw the thumbnail 🥰🥰🥰 yesss..

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Such a fun day!!

[@jennywilliams5689]

You should open a black owned romance bookstore

[@dsmith58]

Why would we not love you!! Meeting you would be the best thing ever 😭 so crazy you think otherwise lol.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

😭😭🥹🥹 it would be so fun to meet you too!!

[@dsmith58]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder You just made my day! 🥹 I can’t wait to see what you plan if you do decide on a meetup!

[@lgut3]

There are a few all black author book events. One that I know of is Indie Love in Atlanta. There is one in California every year as well. This video was great! Loved hearing from KR and TW ❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Ooo thank you! I had no idea!

[@BeachBumEvvie]

Dang!!! I’ll be out of the country during the ATL event 🥺 Maybe 2025 then.

[@eerie3542]

I work at a bookstore and thought I could answer your question about what gets a table and what doesn't. I do work at Indigo (Canadian Bookstore) and it could be different for Barnes, but big tables are usually decided by upper management. While smaller tables and displays are made when we have an overstock of certain books, like Dune for example has been sending tons of copies to bookstores since the release of the second movie. It would make the most sense to use a table for Dune then Kennedy Ryan. Also some books regardless of their popularity if the bookstore doesn't have enough stock we'd just keep it on the shelves instead of placing it on a table. This just avoids an empty looking display. There's a lot more reasons but I hope that answers your question!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

This is helpful! Thanks for sharing!

[@joycewesley]

Ahhhh!! The way I hollered when I saw Tia and Kennedy on stage. 😍 I adored This Could Be Us! I got such a massive serotonin release watching the book signing clip.💕 Thanks for sharing it with us. I was absolutely sick that the locations I wanted to attend were sold out 😫 So happy you got to experience that. I love how you equated the book signing to being your Super Bowl 😅🥰🫶🏽A Love Song for Ricki is a must read! Yes to the meet up !!🫶🏽 And OMG that babydoll dress at the end was absolutely adorable 😍

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

It was such an incredible experience!! I hope you can catch her book tour next year because you’d love it so much!

[@Teresa.Williams]

Thank you for sharing the book signing! It’s always great to get a bit of the authors’ insight. Absolutely loved this video.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MadamMaxine5]

This Could Be Us is such an awesome story! Planning to read Ricki. Really enjoying this vlog. 🥰

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

So glad you enjoyed!!

[@tay5487]

I went to see Kennedy Ryan at my first book signing ever by myself back in march & again this past Saturday she was near me for a book festival it was my first book festival ever I went alone & both back in march & now I was scared to go by myself but in the end I’m so glad I went it was so much fun & I love Kennedy Ryan she recognized me this time from the first time back in march! This time I made a friend staying in an hour long line to see Kennedy Ryan & these are memories I will always have & will always cherish🥰

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Wow that’s amazing!! Truly the best memory!

[@jdyer33]

I appreciate that you give out recommendations. For people like me in a rural/white area its harder to find books sometimes from other viewpoints. I am headed to a bookstore an hour away from me next week and per your last couple videos am adding Luca, This Could Be Us and Seven Days in June to my TBR. Thanx

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Yay!! I hope you love them!

[@jaiyasmith6389]

Addicted to you is definitely an interesting read. I'd just recommend preparing yourself emotionally because the subject matter definitely left me feeling a bit heavy especially being in the mind of someone sinking from her addiction. Definitely a book I have not stopped thinking about though. I hope you enjoy!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you for letting me know! I’m excited to dive into it, but this is helpful!

[@daywest8846]

Yayyyy. Your dresses always look top tier ❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you so much!!

[@MissForgetthecow]

I would so love to go to a meet up! I would be the shy woman in back enjoying the vibe but I would have fun being around bookish people!

[@trayvixk4642]

As a big thriller reader, definitely recommend The Kind Worth Killing. It's based on Strangers on a Train, but more fast-pace than the original. It's usally a 5-star read for people who read a lot of thrillers and are kinda jaded about the overhyped ones. Also the Finlay Donovan series would be a great mystery read if you're in the mood for something hilarious, cute, and ridiculous.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you so much for recommending!

[@monkeyheadbonkers9303]

I have enough challenges to complete each month on my TBR but this makes me want to go to the library once a month and pick a book by just reading the back. 😁

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

You should!! That would be fun!

[@scorpioqueen3538]

I am screaming! I love Kennedy Ryan as well! This video was so fun and heartfelt!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

So glad you enjoyed!!

[@liv5775]

I adore the addicted calloway sisters series!! definitely needs to be read in order! I always tell people it’s very much character driven vs plot driven. that’s why it’s so long because you follow these characters through years and years of their lives. just like boys of tommen they’re found family and emotional reads (absolutely check trigger warnings). krista & becca ritchie also do such a great job showing that addiction and healing are never linear. that humans are complex and flawed, we’re not perfect and that’s okay. I think about these books and characters all the time. it’s a commitment/journey, but I think it’s worth it❤️‍🩹

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I love character driven stories!! I feel like I will really love this one so much!

[@Redbone_Readerchick97]

Screaming with excitement!!!!!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@maiyalorenz8714]

I went to the book signing myself too! I ended up meeting lots of other book girlies

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Yay! So glad you did this! Doing things alone can be so fun!

[@Loveandasia]

A Love Song was so good , listened to it on audible . I loveddddd Rickie

[@ivystrong7203]

Loved that book.

[@katiegordie5183]

My favorite books are almost always ones I found myself without influence from other peoples opinions or reviews! I feel like it’s more rewarding too when you discover it yourself.

[@JaymieWatson]

Your great don't be nervous I love you no matter what you're always doing good

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you so much!

[@rhondahud88]

Yes! Come back to Chicago and have an event here!

[@DEBateBookz]

Ahhhh I wish the bookshops in London were this quiet!! This looked like such a fun cosy day 🥰

[@JH-td4uu]

Oh! And if you like small town romances, I really enjoyed the Lovelight Farms series. 4 books total. 1st book is holiday season, 2nd - In the Weeds is spring, 3rd-Mixed Signals is summer, and the 4th one is not out yet. Cute little farm community in Maryland. Highly recommend!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thanks for recommending! I read the first book in this series years ago. I’ll have to pick up the second book soon!

[@madiii428]

This video made my heart warm !! It always feels like we are right next to you

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Aww yay! So glad!

[@flippinpages6550]

My husband and I loved reading Dune back in the 1980's. It was easy enough to understand. Haven't seen any movies of it, but some have been made in the past. No matter how people act they all want love and need it.

[@allaboutashtown]

I would for sure go to a St Louis meetup!! I’m so sad I missed this author event!

[@erykaharris8827]

I was so excited for you to meet them ❤ I saw the thumb nail and clicked right away.

[@FadumaandBooks]

Chicago meet up would be amazing

[@MyLocsareREAL]

Ooh!!!!! I loved this vlog.. I really loved how Kennedy Ryan and Tia Williams was equally excited to meet you also🥰🥰🥰… Shawnaci your Vlogs are the best 💕

[@cassielovesreading]

We love you and your love for books is amazing!!! I'm so excited for you to me both Kennedy Ryan and Tia Williams at their book signings. Great video and recommendations as always!!! Thank you for sharing this with us and taking us along on your many book adventures❤!

[@DhOptional]

I looovvveeee these book shopping vlogs

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Yay so glad!

[@syrritajones2538]

We do love you and want to be around! 🫶🏾❤️📚 This was so much fun

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Yay! So glad you loved it!!

[@bbetty03]

your outfits are always on point! a meet up would be so cool, however i don’t read enough books to talk to other about books 😅 i would be shy about that

[@melissarodriguez2062]

Behind The Pen is all black authors event in NYC!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Oo thanks for sharing!!

[@sophiecarbone4977]

That’s so amazing you met Kennedy Ryan! What an awesome vlog!

[@bettyboopfan43]

Loved, loved, this video. you are such a wonderful person. I must confess. I take notes watching your videos. so I won't forget any books.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Wow, thank you!

[@fashingrl]

A book that has a darling cover and was so sweet is “Picking Daisies On A Sunday “- I think you would like it!!

[@mic_ashleyyy]

A meet up would be AMAZING, I will go anywhere just to meet you! Chicago seems like a great little bookish option based off the little trip you and Alex did there!

[@jamieridgell7406]

Omg yes! Please do a meet up! 💞

[@DaniDacey]

This popped up in my feed and i froze because I was at this EXACT event! 😂 They were so funny and great. (The baddest bitches! IYKYK!) Glad to have discovered a local book vlogger. Subscribed!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Omg no way!! I hope you had fun!! Haha they were incredible!

[@miamihurricanes4193]

I’m all the way down for a meet up!! Chicago, Springfield, St. Louis, I’m there!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

That would be so fun!

[@tieyabear]

It would be so fun to have a meet up in St. Louis!! I would definitely be there 😌

[@naiima_r_e_a_d_s]

I was waiting all day Love it thanks ❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

So glad!!

[@BookDiarieswithTye]

Love your video… and all your recommendations I buy

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

This makes me so happy 🥹🥹

[@BookDiarieswithTye]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder you even gave me the courage to start my KZbin channel.. I don’t have friends that read like I do, I’m trying to gain new friends

[@michellehillman6248]

Oh my goodness! How can we not love you? You are the real deal. I think you are so adorable. I wish we were neighbors but I live in Texas. I told you a couple weeks ago how I refer to you as my friend to my hubby and how he makes fun of me. Then when you replied to my comment I told him and he giggled and said your famous friend... he is a nut! I so wish we were neighbors but I live in Texas.... which is sad because its far from you but listen to this... of all the books you pick up and read the back and end up buying is a book from my hometown Georgetown Tx. I am gonna have to buy the book now and read it too! Thanks for taking us along with you! Have a blessed day and keep on being you!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Omg you’re so sweet!!! So thankful for your friendship! You’re too kind 😭😭

[@lakeishasjourneytohealth.3675]

Springfield Meet-up would be awesome ,I'm in a small town close to Springfield, so I'd be for suree.🤗🤗

[@BellArmy2020]

That was awesome. I can't wait to meet them. They've both been so sweet online. I have tremendous respect and admiration for these two women. I've read, "A Love Song For Ricki Wilde." I've already named it my favorite book of 2024. Great video. It looks like you had a wonderful experience.

[@tiachu]

it is SOOO annoying when paperbacks are different sizes like you guys 😭😭😭😭 why!

[@KimEwing-c3u]

You should really read "Torn" it was sooooo good! As a matter of fact after I finished it I went straight to Kindle and ordered 4 more books one I read in a afternoon! Don't knock it till you read it.

[@tiffanyp9528]

I bought the first three magnolia parks series because you hype it up so much lol can’t wait to start it in by the way I’m kind of low key jealous that you met Kennedy Ryan lol

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Omg yay!! You’re going to love magnolia parks!! Kennedy Ryan and Tia Williams were so nice!

[@laquashagordon]

All good people here was good. I still think about all the time cause it left us on a cliffhanger

[@KimEwing-c3u]

Hey there again there is actually a black romance readers convention called "Romance Slam Jam"!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Omg no way! Thanks for sharing!

[@taliahanderson-mack9245]

Check out the Southern Hearts and signed kisses book festival!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Oo thank you!!

[@taliahanderson-mack9245]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder you’re welcome! ☺️ All indie authors!

[@xonicielizabeth]

I would love to meet you and go to an event! I’m in Saint Louis and willing to travel to meet book best friends! I’ve been to two events, both alone and it’s nerve wrecking all the time. Authors are my superstars and I get so emotional meeting them. Oh and A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is one of my top ever favorites. The relationship and communication was so beautiful. I think about that book and Before I Let Go/This Could Be Us daily!!!

[@sharonhill6184]

LOVED THIS VIDEO!!! And I think you’ve been posting a bit earlier as I’m in Australia and normally it’s about 11pm, but lately they have been coming in at about 10pm ❤️

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

So glad you loved it!!

[@dedraduncan7070]

You should do a meet up. I literally live right there. Would love to meet you and Alex.

[@melissarodriguez2062]

Kennedy Ryan one favorite author! I got to meet her at a few book events. If you haven’t read Grip Trilogy, All the Kings men series, Reel ❤ I highly recommended. Hoops series wonderful, but people need to read their triggers for that series.

[@tamiclare8598]

Haunting and Hunting Adeline is not only dark romance but also mystery/thriller with a ton of trigger warnings and really my favorite reads of the year out of 50 books so far and makes me want to read everything this author writes. That said…if Butcher and Blackbird was out of your comfort zone and based on what you talk about liking to read I doubt this is for you.

[@annmariesloan8406]

Our Walmart had Kennedy's book on the new release table away from the main bookshelves

[@chocolateoreo6489]

Aw I’m sending you love❤❤❤

[@michellemp1626]

You should check out The Wives by Tarryn Fisher (suspense, plot twists) The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle (Romance with magical realism)

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thanks for recommending these! I haven’t read anything from Tarryh Fisher yet!! Love Rebecca Serle!

[@AlliNW0nderland.]

I love diving into a book blind. I refuse to read the back of the book. That’s how I came to love Twilight and Fourth Wing so much. I didn’t see any hype videos for either until after the fact

[@ayonnamckinney8762]

Love your videos, and most of what I read was recommended by you. Im usually confused though because you wear summer clothes and I know its winter time currently. I'm just curious are these new vlogs or you just prefer your lighter attire? ❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

They’re new vlogs! The Midwest weather is WILD! It was just 75 degrees Fahrenheit (23.889 degrees celsius) and the next day it’ll be freezing cold so you can’t really predict anything! I run warm so I hate being bundled up when the weather gets randomly hot!

[@ayonnamckinney8762]

@ShawnaciSchroeder Okay. I live in Schererville Indiana. We're kinda neighbors. Thanks for sharing and love your videos. Starting back reading in Dec/Jan because of your recommendations.

[@chardaip3585]

Shawnaci I loved this video 💗! I am a black bookseller working at a black owned bookstore in DMV, Loyalty bookstores! I try to stock black indie romance as much as I can! Also Indie Love in ATL, also Love in Books in Pasadena California still has tickets

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you for sharing!! I haven’t heard of any of these bookstores! You’re the best

[@chardaip3585]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder you’re welcome! and oh yes the Indie Love and Love in Books are Black Indie Events

[@nicolecharnel]

So cool you got to go! Looking forward to going to a book signing as well. And if you did a meetup, I would love to support!!

[@JH-td4uu]

Shawnaci, I always hear you use phrases I’ve never heard of, can you help explain, maybe in another video what certain terms mean? I’ve been reading romance, and dabble in contemporary fiction and thrillers since 2020. What is wat pad (not sure how to spell that) you mentioned that with one of the books. I’ve also heard you use YK romance or Y2K in other videos. Look forward to learning more! Thank you for all you do for booktube ❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Oo yes! Would love to share all of the little bookish words in the next vlog!

[@RallyReviews]

oh noooooo i did not know she was in st. Louis or I would have went!!! hope if there is a meet up I can get to it. im in kc , mo

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I hope they have another event soon!

[@megastitches]

How do you deal with the background noise? 🎶🎶? In videos ❤thank you for the vlogs I really like them

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I’m so chatty that I forget about it half the time haha! I get so excited to talk to you all!!

[@megastitches]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder I am here for all of it ♥️ I also do KZbin’s so that’s why I was wondering 💭

[@hannahboutilier4593]

I'm located in Chicago and I would LOVE a book bestie meetup with you here Shawnaci! :)

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

That would be cool!

[@AmandaRivera902]

I read before she knew him by Peter Swanson and it was really really good I didn’t see the plot twists!!!

[@GinaKoch-cl2cw]

Where to get pink bags?

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

It’s from The Oh Kind!

[@annmariesloan8406]

That second woman who walked past your car. She was like WHAT SHE DOING😂😂😂

[@annmariesloan8406]

And the two people behind you in the romance section 😂😂

[@GinaKoch-cl2cw]

I love guys

[@redwill18]

If you can in one of your videos, can you explain the different book terminologies, Like spice, and dnf if I’m saying it right, I be so confused.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Yes! Will explain in my next vlog!

[@nicoleatheart82]

I have yet to attended a book signing and I Really want to go to one Especially Kennedy Ryan signing

[@fionahowellwrites5302]

I'm the same if a series is massively long, I get annoyed. Lol Only one time did I finish a series that was 13 books. It was a mystery series in Victorian times and I listened to all the books. Great narrator! The Glass and Steele series. :)

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Wow! 13 books is a lot! That’s awesome!

[@TheKingsDaughter1995]

When you say “fluffy” does that also mean clean? Like minimal cursing. I tried “Before I let go” but it was a lil too grown for me 😭

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Fluffy doesn’t mean clean to me, but it means really lighthearted! There is almost always a happy ending, might be kind of predictable but it’s just cute & fun!! A lot of fluffy books are clean, but not always!! 🥰 shared some romance books with no spice here! kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5u0eWaFiN6bipIsi=FMc3e-2_wPwmlE0r

[@TheKingsDaughter1995]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder Thank you so much! ♥️

[@maggiemay646]

Your friend is legit correct about the questionable morals 😂😂😂

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Truly! Hahaha

[@Karina-et1si]

Would love to attend a meetup!!

[@readingwithrandi]

don’t feel bad about not understanding dune it really didn’t make any sense but that what keeps you interested because your waiting for everything to make sense 😅😅

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Hahahah that was literally my husband the entire movie. He’s just like expecting it to make sense at the end and he was still so confused

[@ZetaSPEDucator]

I would definitely be interested in meet up. I’m located in Illinois as well, so I would be willing to travel if need

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

So cool you’re in Illinois too!!

[@nnennayaihejirikah]

girl if you don't open that bookstore!

[@latoyaw9102]

I’m in Tennessee and just let me know the place and time of a meet up hun ❤

[@ivystrong7203]

It's funny how everyone's taste is different. I like dialogue. But, if there's too much, I feel like they're that person who never shuts up.😅

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Hahaha I totally get that

[@metalkittens]

OK with Torn....I honestly ate that up.😂 It was more because as a teen I had a thing for older men which thankfully never happened and also it's an artsy band family and I started playing guitar in my teens. So it just hit a total fake fantasy my younger self had. Obviously not ok at all in real life though

[@garnellwallace5594]

I read Torn. I had to skip over the sections where they went back in time because I couldn't read about Kenzi as a child and still see it as a romance book. There was a section where I understood and accepted their love, and then when I found out the history with the mom, it made me uncomfortable again.

[@sherriewhite5348]

My Barnes is…TRASH! It basically consists of popular booktok books. Indie authors are few and far between. On a happier note, I can’t wait until you read keeping 13! It’s devastating, but so much happier! ❤❤❤

[@Partiesbydiamondj]

I would love to attend a meet up.

[@tracybeasley6682]

If you didn't like Reckless then you will hate Haunting Adeline!!

[@jocelynnebell7503]

I own All Good People Here. Started it and didn’t finish. It is slow and I wasn’t a fan of the writing. It wasn’t what I was expecting and that was a bummer because I was excited about it.

[@hattibailey7479]

I would love to read Tina William books and Kendall Riley book books by haven't got a chance to go to the library because they don't have black author books where I'm from that have some black Arthur books but not a whole lot I stay in North Carolina sometimes I go to Barnes and Nobles but I'm definitely going to get those books that you got keep on reading African-American books because because that is my favorite books to get African-American books some old ones and some new ones keep on reading❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽😃😃😃😃😃😃😃📚📚📚📚📚📚📚

[@SuperSweetfrog]

I read torn because i loved the cover but that age gap really bothered me. So the guy is around his thirties and she is 16 when she comes out with her feelings for him. They have always had a special connection since day one. He helps his friend raise her after her mother passes away. I really wished it was two adults and i would feel better but having a daughter, i would not be okay with this.

[@monkeyheadbonkers9303]

I don't think you'd get that if you went to a standard convention, but you would get a different experience that would also be enjoyable... But maybe not as special or meaningful. I so wish we were closer. I'd LOVE to meet you!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@rubeuspotter719]

Ayyyy I’m early.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Woo hoo!!

[@ShawntitaSmith-fu6ob]

Sahwnttasmth you too love you too love you book and see gar❤📖

[@MammieBarry]

😅🎉🎉mammiebarrygspotter 😢g76😮🎉🎉😢😮u78