reading books with gilmore girls vibes bc i want to feel like i live in a small town ✨ reading vlog

Hellooo welcome to another reading vlog! this week was pretty chill, i watched a lot of gilmore girls, i read witchy small town books and visited nature and a museum! hope you have a wonderful day :)
00:00 welcome
2:08 cozy reading time
3:07 the ex hex
7:33 a witchy walk in the woods
9:39 picking the next book
13:52 a nature-filled museum trip
15:23 i may have small towned too close to the sun
19:28 a town walk chat
20:46 small town book recs
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Hi! My name is Leonie and I am a 23 year old girl who loves talking about books! From YA to non-fiction to classics, I read it all (although fantasy will always be my fave). I live in the Netherlands and go to university, but make booktube videos in my spare time :)
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[@larabillingham]

I’m 42 ( yes you read that right 😁) and I still don’t know what I wanna do when I grow up 👍 I think that’s quite normal. The key is to give yourself permission to stay curious, to keep trying different things, to change your mind. That’s doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It’s just part of being human.

[@dr.suezettealoysiaandcarla1664]

Beautiful comment and share! Happy Wednesday Friends ❤👍🏾🌞

[@kilmouski4220]

I am 50. I have decided I will never be THAT grown up so I will be the me I am today.

[@minahilkhattak4047]

You don't look 42

[@larabillingham]

@@minahilkhattak4047 ❤️

[@_lorie]

I love this comment. I am 38 and was feeling the same way in the sense of a failure and thinking of changing my career as it no longer makes me happy and actually has an effect on my mental health. This comment made my day. Thank you.

[@ginnieliebherr4245]

Kiki’s Delivery Service has small town cozy witch vibes. It is a middle grade fiction and more character driven rather than plot driven

[@moonbalto]

Two great books I've recently read are: - In the Company of Witches (a witchy, small town cosy mystery) - Legends and Lattes (a cosy fantasy about an ogre who opens a coffee shop in a village where nobody has ever had coffee. Extremely cosy) They are both perfect for autumn!

[@tabeafranke3549]

Exactly the two I was gonna recommend!!

[@talitha2513]

if anyone's on the look-out for some small-town stories: i absolutely love Anne of Green Gables and Private Peaceful, they're some of my favourite nostalgia reads !!

[@irenegrijalvotarres]

The House on the Cerulean sea definitely has small town vibes! I can also recommend Legends & Lattes, which is fantasy slice of life in a small town, and the protagonist is an orc trying to open a coffee shop after retiring from doing heist jobs. It has a slow burn romance in it and it's adorable.

[@arabellaashaw]

when you put the house in the cerulean sea back i almost cried ! cause this book is not only perfect but also gives small town vibes.

[@polina5520]

Little beach street bakery fits the small town vibe as well :) it’s pretty cute and relaxing. This book is basically about a 30-something year old woman moving to a British village after a crisis in her life and baking bread lol the main love interests are a fisherman and a beekeeper. Honestly, this book turned out to be deeper than I thought it was going to be but it’s still pretty silly

[@marathompson7024]

Yes! And the Bookshop on the Shore by the same author! It's very autumnal. :) A woman moves to Scotland to be a nanny for a family in a large manor.

[@abouncyfrog]

I'm 32 and I STILL don't know what I'm doing with my life! 😋 All of these cozy books make me think of two of my favorite witchy cozy books which I think you would love, Leonie! Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman Chocolat by Joanne Harris They're both romantic and sweet but really excellently written!

[@lenyba5617]

I love that we are entering the reading vlog era again 🥹♥️ no one does them like you

[@Alea_uncharted]

I literally just finished the Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and it was SO CUTE. Definitely had everything you were looking for in the Ex Hex but less cringey and also a good helping of found family 😊

[@jennsbookshelf_]

I second this!! Was so so good!

[@sykoelf]

Omg yes! I was so surprised by it!! I have been leaving reviews every where saying SO CUTE. I expected like, basic cheesy romance and it was so much more??! Loved it so much

[@jennsbookshelf_]

@@sykoelf so agreed. It’s one of my faves I’ve read this year!! It’s cozy sweetness has nestled itself into my heart 💛💛

[@klatskyn]

I don't know if you're into murder mysteries, but Louise Penny's books are super cozy set in a tiny little Canadian town where everyone knows each other and with quirky characters ans the mystery parts are really good, so I highly recommend. The first book is set in autumn, the second in winter and so on. Trust me, those books have the vibes. Also really recommend the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peal Pie Society if you haven't read it.

[@SabinesBookNook]

Loved all the little shots of your town, it looks so magical at dusk

[@TheBookLeo]

thank you sabine

[@24studiosbrm]

Looks magical

[@24studiosbrm]

@@TheBookLeo Respect

[@ChiaMIaLALALA]

Woah! 2 videos in 1 week?? THANK YOU LEONIEE!

[@stacybell15]

ikr!!

[@brittanyw6278]

house on the cerulean sea does have small town vibes! the island is a tiny boat ride away from a very small town!

[@longingforstorms]

The Zelda soundtrack yaas🤎 This video was such a mooood😍🍂

[@TheBookLeo]

couldn't resist the lost woods music during a walk in the woods

[@anniesenachum7981]

The Good Witch on Netflix is just what you're looking for 😊 (small town called Middleton, witches, autumnal and wintery, family values and a sense of community and some drama)

[@theheirslair9581]

fun fact: there's actually a whole film series preceeding the show, all featuring the titular witch as a chaotic force for good. I've heard... mixed impressions of it, but it might be interesting nonetheless

[@anniesenachum7981]

@@theheirslair9581 yes! I've only seen a couple of the films. It's good but I much prefer the TV show.

[@stacybell15]

I love this show so much!! :)

[@isa_morais16]

"The Switch" by Beth O'Leary has a great small town vibes

[@kimberley_f]

The very secret society of irregular witches is such a sweet and cozy read. I read it recently and just loved it. I still think about it. 🧙🏻 🐈‍⬛

[@FreakUsOut]

Yessss! Altijd blij wanneer jij upload! ❤

[@frankiesl2681]

I started watching gilmore girls thanks to you ! I love your vlogs ! Love the Netherlands vibes :)

[@BessmaITube]

Before the coffee gets cold also fits in that vibe you're feeling rn, it takes place in a small cozy coffee shop and i feel like you'll also fly through it.

[@stacybell15]

The cozy teashop in the castle by Caroline Roberts is also a good one!!

[@BessmaITube]

@@stacybell15 thats cute, I recommended it cuz I saw it at the top of her tbr pile, thank you for the rec tho

[@alexwithabook]

I love seeing your stories about your Gilmore Girls reactions! This video was so fun ☺️

[@24studiosbrm]

Was so fun

[@camiladirienzo]

I started watching gilmore girls because of your last video talking about it, and i am loving it, the vibe that it gives its amazing! When i saw this video in the middle of the week my day got better instantly, thank youuuu!!! ❤

[@camiladirienzo]

I think the dead romantics by ashley poston give the small town vibes, it's on my tbr for the next month and it seems super cozy

[@chiaracichinelli2172]

ALSO there is a season where a character shows up and they work in a renassaince fair so that last rec is *chefs kiss*, btw im living for your ig updates on the show

[@brubafc]

I LOVE GILMORE GIRLS! Thanks for the book recs, Leonie ♥

[@fallisdying2077]

I have been thinking about reading books with small town vibes recently and this video came right in time!!

[@24studiosbrm]

This video immerses you in the atmosphere of a small town

[@lydiau0107]

Definitely in the mood for cute autumnal books at the moment, so this video is perfectly timed! I’m currently reading The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy, and I definitely think it ticks a lot of the boxes as a romance book in a quirky small town fantasy setting.

[@wiktoriabadora1243]

I've also been watching Gilmore Girls for the first time this fall! this vlog comes at a perfect time and I'll definitely be checking out the books

[@t0ebeans]

It’s so strange to see this be uploaded so recently because this is my life right now too! Ive always wanted to watch Gilmore Girls and just started on a whim this week and I am absolutely obsessed and completely understand the small town vibes now! I never did before either ❤

[@moonydragon4011]

Speaking of little town vibes, you reminded me a lot of the k drama Hometown Cha Cha Cha when you spoke about It happened one summer. It has really cozy, wholesome, little-town-by-the-beach vibes 👍👍👍

[@monica_.]

I second this! Hometown cha cha cha has immaculate small town vibes!

[@Drishhhhhhhhhh]

Hello Leonie. I really love your content. Just recently started reading Frankenstein after watching your video. Thank you so much for introducing me to Gilmore Girls and also for making me obsessed with learning Dutch ever since I heard you talking in Dutch in your video.

[@shiranui1926]

You might enjoy The Wolves of Mercy Falls - I remember it as having exactly the small town/gilmore girls vibe you're talking about. It's a fantasy/romance YA, and I remember there being a lot of details and moments that warmed my heart because its atmosphere was so cozy. But it has been a very long time since I read it, so take it with a grain of salt lmao

[@tahneehyrkas4176]

I'd recommend "The Bookshop of Second Chances" by Jackie Fraser, especially the audiobook! A romance set in a small town with a close-knit community and the main character is older (maybe 40s if I remember right) which I loved.

[@moralopez3213]

i loooved this video!! im also watching gilmore girls for the first time so i understand your obsession so much! i recently heard about spells for forgetting by adrienne young and although i didn't read it yet, i think it's has the small town + magic vibes on point!

[@moonchild8943]

i love the aesthetic of your videos

[@ChemicalPenguinn]

Two videos in one week? You're spoiling us!!! 🍁🍂

[@mariaarakelyan1403]

Thank you for uploading 2 videos in a week❤

[@mariane5395]

I just finished The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches (in one day lol) and it was really fun, I loved the romance and the magic!!! ✨💕

[@tatjanamissnoidea7631]

i came to watch this video 9 days ago and then i started watching gilmore girls instead and now i‘m obsessed

[@xLiiekex]

Jij bent geweldig en je video's zijn geweldig! Zo blij mee.

[@pendragon2012]

Well this was a nice surprise to find on my start to the day! It's a great show and very smart! 🙂Enjoy your week, Leonie!

[@acattagite448]

ohh you have “before the coffee gets cold”! that’s the perfect cozy fantasy you were looking forr

[@takshatangudu8736]

The house in the cerulean sea is the cutest small town story

[@ingerlouise]

I’ve also recently been watching Gilmore Girls for the first time, but had taken a pause and kind of forgotten about it… but hearing you talk about has made me want to pick it back up again 😄🙌🏻 Loved the video, thanks Leonie

[@24studiosbrm]

Thanks Leonie

[@ginnieliebherr4245]

You hit the nail on the head for Well Met having some of the same vibes as Gilmore Girls.

[@charoraimondogarcia]

Season 5 or 6 of Gilmore Girls has a Renaissance episode! Also Well met has companion novels, I didn't read them yet but when the urge strikes I will check them.

[@jessilanobre4392]

agree with everything! the ex hex really has the "Wizards of Waverly Place" and Disney Chanel vibe. sometimes, that's all we need. I loved the video. cozy and fun to watch.

[@lilac__heaven]

The Price Guide to the Occult is absolutely PERFECT for this vibe, it is so so atmospheric, with fall vibes, witches, small town... Dark but not too dark and beautifully written ... 100% recommend

[@marlaluna1926]

The series of Churchill and Pemberley cosy mysteries by Emily Organ are so so cosy, with endearing characters, annoying neighbors in a small Town in Wales, and the mysteries though naive aré very well-structured. Joy and wit are guaranteed. Saludos from México City.

[@aed2069]

I looove this. I actually called my daughter Lorelai (it was always my first choice but I happen to LOVE GG too…). Great vid as always!!!

this was so cozy 😍 now i want to rewatch gilmore girls again lmao

[@24studiosbrm]

And warm

[@victoriabyers5161]

For small town and witchy vibes o recommend Cackle! I think it's by Rachel Harrison.

[@daphneesorelcoupal4631]

Payback's a Witch is similar to The Ex Hex but with an even better fantasy plot, very Wizards of Waverly Place movie. Also, haven't read it but Small Town, Big Magic has the GG vibes ♡

[@cwright8472]

House on the Cerulean Sea was such a delightful surprise for me. Different vibes for sure, but cozy and autumnal. Read it, and vlog it too pls lol

[@ladyrosenrot1514]

I think it's safe to say that deep down we all Love Luke so much 🥺

[@MissAikaterine]

I love Gilmore girls so much ❤

[@soulgalaxywolf1024]

Most of the reason why I clicked on this video is because my mom watches Gilmore Girls RELIGIOUSLY, like my brother can sing the theme song well. We're both amazed by the amount of times she watches it, since even when I love a series to death I can't watch it a second time or I have to wait a long time to watch it again. She loves the community that's depicted in the show, so I plan on recommending some of the books you recommended. :3c

[@ivanmagnusmartinez78]

There's this book I read last year (or maybe earlier this year...?) titled The Future She Left Behind, also set in a small town, the mother in law in it kinda reminded me of Emily Gilmore. Also love that you're enjoying Gilmore Girls, it's one of my Mom's favorite, when it was still airing I remember watching it with her.

[@ThatSpoonieTransGuy]

I read the ex hex last year and I adored it. This year I read payback's a witch, which does a similar thing, but sapphic. It's a little heavier on the fantasy element than the ex hex, but it had the same coziness and the same level of bad in all the right ways.

[@hibasakouti6545]

I really like the vibe in this video

[@24studiosbrm]

Small town atmosphere

[@dee1661]

for another small-town romance you could read Delilah Green Doesn't Care - it's really cute!

[@klaire74]

The Good Witch and The Bakeshop at Pumpkin and Spice. Autumn, witches, small town.

[@Arawn505]

A second Book Leo video this week!! 'tis a gift from the Great Pumpkin ☺

[@millieb3823]

Totally get what u mean with the ex hex i loved it but for all the reasons mentioned aha including the fact that it gave me gilmore girl vibes aha...also i got soo excited when u picked up the house in the cerulean sea as it is one of my favourite books i hold it very dear to my heart aha i hope you will love it too!

[@MatildaTheBookDragon]

I was so happy to see you picking up The Very Secret society of Irregular witches...it's wonderful! It's like a witchy version of The House in the Cerulean Sea, which has is more funny snd more sad I think. Don't wait with those!! Jf you want more magical realism cosy murder stories I highly recommend Daisies for Innocence series, three books, by Bailey Cates. Small town, A lady with a perfume shop, her magical garden and magical herb book, a very cute dog and shop cat. And some romance. An annoying ex, and murder. Easy sweet reads 🙂🙂

[@pagesandpurls]

For Small Town Vibes I'd also recommend The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston. Small town romance with paranormal vibes. And, haven't read it yet, but I think When In Rome by Sarah Adams might also scratch that small-town itch.

[@ReemaDsouza]

I too enjoy books with small town vibes. I really liked reading "The city baker's guide to Country Living" which has all the small town vibes.

[@24studiosbrm]

Apple pie

[@Shania234ify]

If you want an extra recommendation that has that vibe, allow me to recommend you "Practical magic", it's amazing, cozy and really easy to read. I loved it, and it's definitely an autumny / witchy / dark / cozy book

[@muskaan1129]

I get so darn excited whenever you post a new video!!! ❤️❤️

[@TheBookLeo]

[@KristinKravesBooks]

I love small town books! Cozy mysteries are perfect for this. In the Company of Witches by Auralee Wallace has these vibes. It's like Gilmore Girls with witches. You're going to love The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches!

[@24studiosbrm]

Mika Moon

[@spcyfic68]

If you want more small town witchy vibes, go for : "The Very Secret Society of Witches" and "In the Company of Witches" ! Both are amazing 😍 I'm curently reading "Curse the day" which I like too (not as good as the two others but still very cozy and enjoyable) 😁

[@badfaith4u]

The Ex Hex and The Kiss Curse are fun reads. The cats were so adorable.

[@kilmouski4220]

Haaaappy Halloween!! Treats??

[@seasons1146]

Worth the money?

[@gao97]

If you're looking for a romance with a hint of whimsical fantasy, I recommend Howl's Moving Castle, Stardust, and The Princess Bride! ☺️

[@thefrenchmode]

I really want to pick up the very secret society of irregular witches ! In the company of witches too ( a cosy witchy mystery) is said to have such good small town cosy vibes !

[@Sara-lt7wc]

I recently read The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy and found it to be the perfect blend of fantasy, romance, and silliness while still being well-written. I have a feeling you'd love it!

[@dohabeshir9405]

i really enjoyed this video and i'm glad that you are watching gilmore girls it's the best 🧡if you want some book recommendations i'd recommend 'the lending library' there is a strong small town vibe, books, some romance, early 2000 vibe✨ also kiki's delivery service and before the coffee gets cold arw cozy books with bit of magic

[@stacybell15]

The cozy teashop in the castle by Caroline Roberts definitely worth checking out!!

[@viivialina]

I'm also not a huge crime book person (because I don't want be scared and lose my fragile sanity), but I totally love cozy crime. My favourite series is the Flavia de Luce series, it has a young witty smart girl solving murders in a small town!

[@kiralichika8502]

Thank you !

[@TheValente14]

Yes, Gilmore Girls are so cute, and I like Luke. I'm attempting to write cozy small town book, because I live in a small town☺️ Have fun watching the rest of series😏

[@Katiedora122]

I just listened to Legends & Lattes (read by the author who is an audiobook narrator!) and it was perfect! I also saw another comment recommending The Wolves of Mercy Falls series by Maggie Stiefvater, which really hits the fall-turning-to-winter vibes in a small town (like most of MS's books, actually).

[@jamesduggan7200]

For a small-town vibe, you might like Sinclair Lewis' Main Street. Somewhere around 1930, Lewis received the Nobel prize for literature - tho largely on the strength of Arrowsmith (a doctor matures to his destiny as a plague-fighter) and Elmer Gantry (a somewhat corrupt but popular preacher). Today, he is often cited for It Can Happen Here. Not his best novel but anti-fascism remains an important passion.

[@bookthoughtswitheilish]

I'm reading Jane Eyre right now too and really enjoying it 😊

[@jamesduggan7200]

Yes, it is very good; I finally finished it early this month. I really liked where Bronte took us, and how she got there. Even in the one part where the co-incidence necessary to advance the story seems contrived, a little analysis demonstrates its reasonableness. Similarly so for the way the beginning connects with ending. I thought it well-planned and well-executed.

[@bethide4005]

If you are in the mood to read something with Stars Hollow vibes, I love the Lovelight series by BK Borison. The first 3 books are on Kindle Unlimited and they are adorable small town romances with a ton of funny Gilmore Girls style side characters.

[@leanne19]

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[@cristianamarques99]

Girl, you gotta read Ann Aguirre's witchy books, they feel a lot like Gilmore Girls if they had witchy vibes! Highly recommned for a fun, cozy, witchy time ♥🧙🏻🐈‍⬛

[@MeMyshelfAndI]

For silly romance with a touch of fantasy, I was surprisingly enamored with _The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels_ earlier this year. Found it funny, charming, good chemistry, and just a real goofy ride with flying houses. 😂

[@emilycuneo42]

It doesn't have the small town vibes, but I'm currently reading and enjoying Keeper of Enchanted Rooms by Charlie N. Holmberg, and it's great for that "romance with some light fantasy" urge.

[@mj5697]

I’m 34 and I’m currently a stay at home parent, but I want to be a librarian one day! 🥹

[@danielapiovesan3791]

If you want a cosy small town romance you should read Delilah Green Doesn't Care! I loved it!

[@raphafag]

small town witchy vibes = Practical Magic, 1998 movie with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman

[@Victoria-kl7su]

And the ‘Rules of Magic’ book series which the film is based on, I believe?

[@stacybell15]

also The good witch on Netflix!

[@hejiv]

thank you for the video! I found this youtube channel about month ago and like it so much💓(English isn't my mother tongue sorry if I made mistakes)

[@an-enby-panda7840]

when the legend of zelda lofi comes on and you're wearing a loz shirt =o

[@mariannkomlos8513]

Have you read Alice Hoffman yet? Perfect small town witchy vibes, my personal favourite is The Rules of Magic, wich is partly in New York, but believe me, the vibes are totally there! It is the prequel of Practical Magic, but as a book it is definitely better, I love it, totally recommend! :)

[@jennayoung7722]

I haven't read it yet but Spells for Forgetting by Adrienne Young sounds like it might have some of those small town, witchy, shop owner, ex-comes-back-to-town vibes for the next time your brain needs a break!

[@AngelRodriguez-tr5yk]

the 2nd part of Irene Nemirovsky's suite francaise happens on a small town and it is written exquisitly, obviously it is a well written, not-necessarily silly book... but i really recommend it

[@tayja]

If you are still in the mood for Gilmore Girls vibes in books, I’m currently reading “dating by the book” by Mary Ann Marlowe and it’s quite cheesy so far but there is a small town, a gazebo, and a guy who is basically the same person as Taylor in Gilmore girls (gentry). Also lots of literary references which is fun. EDIT I just finished the book and it had a lot of spice. I had to skip probably 30-40% of the book fair warning

[@zofiabochenska1240]

Yep, 34 and after vey chaotic 10 yeas of "career" I have no idea what I'm doing. No worries, you can live a happy life just figuring it out on the go (I think) I tried to think about cosy, small-town read, and the only ones that come to mind are children books. If you ever feel like children books, Moomins are the cosiest stories ever, and Which witch is my recent favourite witchy middle grade.

[@paperbacksgalore]

there is a small Renaissance fair element later on in Gilmore girls (:

[@CharlotteWW13]

If you feel like reading more cute witchy books I would like to recommend 'magic, lies and deadly pies' by Misha Popp. It's a cosy murder mistery about a witch who bakes murder pies.