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reading journal mid-year flip through & freak out tag
A mid-year flip through of my reading journal & the mid-year freak out tag!
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Mid-year freak out tag questions:
1. Best book you’ve read so far
2. Best sequel you've read so far
3. New release you haven't read yet, but want to.
4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year.
5. Biggest disappointment.
6. Biggest surprise.
7. Favourite new author. (Debut or new to you)
8. Newest fictional crush.
9. Newest favourite character.
10. Book that made you cry (Saddest book you have read).
11. Book that made you happy.
12. Most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received)
13. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?
I'll Tell You Like It Is / Rikard From / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
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books that made me cry | reading journal update | reading wrap up | bullet journal
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I read some books that made me cry, then I journaled about it. Hope you enjoy these reading journal spreads :) Creators mentioned: @hasteyebooks @themidnightreader Say hi! ○ GoodReads www.goodreads.com/kikisbookishservice ○ The StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/profile/kikisbookishservice ○ Instagram kikisbookishservice ○ chiara.bookish@gmail.com Morning Blues, Once upon a Time in...
On wallowing, as long as the lemon trees grow & other books that will make me cry
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Wallowing, bookish edition. Reading and crying over the gorgeous "as long as the lemon trees grow" and planning some future reads :) * Phoenixing: coined by Bel Hawkins to mean a resurrection plan for when you've been feeling lost. Also to mean “a hot new way of rising from the ashes” Say hi! ○ GoodReads www.goodreads.com/kikisbookishservice ○ The StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/profile/kikisb...
recent reads. journaling spreads for the books I read in April 2024 | young adult, dystopia, fiction
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April wrap up! Really trying to make headway in my physical tbr, and successfully this time?? Hope you enjoy the reading journal spreads :) Say hi! ○ GoodReads www.goodreads.com/kikisbookishservice ○ The StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/profile/kikisbookishservice ○ Instagram kikisbookishservice ○ chiara.bookish@gmail.com Take Away the Blues, Lovely Dinner, Birdride, Afternoon in...
Books I read in March | reading journal update | easy bullet journal spreads
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Reading journal update for March! Such a lovely reading month, hope you like the journal spreads :) Say hi! ○ GoodReads www.goodreads.com/kikisbookishservice ○ The StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/profile/kikisbookishservice ○ Instagram kikisbookishservice ○ chiara.bookish@gmail.com Joy in the Little Things, hiyori, kau, akebono / Sayuri Hayashi Egnell / courtesy of www.epidemics...
April tbr 🌷 physical tbr | young adult, literary fiction, non-fiction | reading diaries episode 6
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Yesterday I increased the stakes of my physical tbr goals in a new episode of the reading diaries and made a tbr list for April. Happy reading! Say hi! ○ GoodReads www.goodreads.com/kikisbookishservice ○ The StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/profile/kikisbookishservice ○ Instagram kikisbookishservice ○ chiara.bookish@gmail.com Waltz for M, 8 pm / Anna Landström / courtesy of www.e...
reading wrap up | new favourite, literary fiction, romance, books around the world | wrap up
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February wrap up! An interesting reading month with books across four countries. A new favourite, disappointing literary fiction and romance, and an intimate memoir. Say hi! ○ GoodReads www.goodreads.com/kikisbookishservice ○ The StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/profile/kikisbookishservice ○ Instagram kikisbookishservice ○ chiara.bookish@gmail.com They Call It Nonsense, Pictures ...
Reading Diaries episode 5 | classics, romance, Greek retellings | March reading diaries
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A March TBR inspired by the amazing Laufey! Hope you enjoy the video :) I made a printable full Laufey reading list that you can download for free here: ko-fi.com/s/b6010a3de8 Latest episodes of the reading diaries: EP 4: Books around the world czcams.com/video/2x-DXp6Dyb0/video.html EP 3: Schrodinger's books czcams.com/video/zc_etzyk-kk/video.html Say hi! ○ GoodReads www.goodreads.com/kikisboo...
Reading journal update | wrap up | fantasy, romance, non-fiction / bullet journal flip through
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Books I've read so far this year :) starting off pretty well in 2024, hope you enjoy the spreads! 2024 reading journal set up: czcams.com/video/zX2e_t3dXyo/video.html How I use Atomic Habits to read more: czcams.com/video/C5JFMNt0Sxw/video.html Say hi! ○ GoodReads www.goodreads.com/kikisbookishservice ○ The StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/profile/kikisbookishservice ○ Instagram k...
Reading Diaries Episode 4 | TBR lists | books around the world, translated fiction | reading journal
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Welcome back for Episode 4! I'm writing down a goal for the books around the world challenge for the first time & I'm trying to combine it with tackling my pile of unread books. Hope you like the video :) Episode 3: Schrodinger's books | czcams.com/video/zc_etzyk-kk/video.html Episode 2: Book or movie? czcams.com/video/EoMuxaDOFk8/video.html Episode 1: Phone-a-friend | czcams.com/video/hNhoRILl...
Reading journal set up for 2024 | easy bookish bullet journal spreads + soft piano music
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So excited to share another year of book journaling with all of you! Thank you so much for watching :) 2023 set up czcams.com/video/q1VafHOFyI8/video.html 2022 set up czcams.com/video/AA0BSwVbT4g/video.html Say hi! ○ GoodReads www.goodreads.com/kikisbookishservice ○ The StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/profile/kikisbookishservice ○ Instagram kikisbookishservice ○ chiara.bookish@g...
2023 reading journal flip through | all the book spreads I made in 2023
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A flip through of my 2023 reading journal! I always love looking back at all the book spreads I made the past year. A new set up for 2024 coming soon :) Say hi! ○ GoodReads www.goodreads.com/kikisbookishservice ○ The StoryGraph app.thestorygraph.com/profile/kikisbookishservice ○ Instagram kikisbookishservice ○ chiara.bookish@gmail.com ○ Ko-fi.com/kikisbookishservice Music by Brea...
Reading journal update | what I read in November 2023
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A late November reading wrap up! I read five popular books I've been worried about reading because of their hype. You can watch the full TBR here: czcams.com/video/zc_etzyk-kk/video.html Say hi! ○ GoodReads www.goodreads.com/kikisbookishservice ○ Instagram kikisbookishservice ○ chiara.bookish@gmail.com ○ Ko-fi.com/kikisbookishservice Music by Blue Sirens - Fall Break - thmatc.co/...
TBR lists | popular classics, hyped booktube favourites, personal expectations | reading journal
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In episode 3 of my reading diaries I talk about popular classics, booktube favourites and books I personally have really high expectations for. In case you missed the previous episodes: Episode 2: Book or movie? czcams.com/video/EoMuxaDOFk8/video.html Episode 1: phone-a-friend czcams.com/video/hNhoRILlzDE/video.html Say hi! ○ GoodReads www.goodreads.com/kikisbookishservice ○ Instagram instagram...
recent reads reading journal update | books I read since August bullet journal flip through
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recent reads reading journal update | books I read since August bullet journal flip through
Episode 2: Book or Movie? | reading diaries | TBR
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Episode 2: Book or Movie? | reading diaries | TBR
How I use atomic habits to read more | 9 tips for reading more | getting out of a reading slump
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How I use atomic habits to read more | 9 tips for reading more | getting out of a reading slump
Reading Diaries | Episode 1: Phone-a-Friend | On reading slumps & how I plan to tackle them
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Reading Diaries | Episode 1: Phone-a-Friend | On reading slumps & how I plan to tackle them
Read with me | relaxing rain sounds, no music | 1 hour real-time reading
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Read with me | relaxing rain sounds, no music | 1 hour real-time reading
Reading journal update | all the books I read in July 2023 | easy bullet journal spreads | wrap up
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Reading journal update | all the books I read in July 2023 | easy bullet journal spreads | wrap up
LANGUAGE LEARNING X BOOKS | Learn a Language Tag | Learning Albanian in Prishtina
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LANGUAGE LEARNING X BOOKS | Learn a Language Tag | Learning Albanian in Prishtina
Mid-year reading journal flip through 2023 | all the books I've read so far
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Mid-year reading journal flip through 2023 | all the books I've read so far
Reading journal update | all the books I read in June | easy bullet journal spreads
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Reading journal update | all the books I read in June | easy bullet journal spreads
Books I want to read this summer | TBR | reading list | to be read
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Books I want to read this summer | TBR | reading list | to be read
Small town romance reading vlog | "part of your world" quick review | Torgny, Belgium
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Small town romance reading vlog | "part of your world" quick review | Torgny, Belgium
May reading wrap up 2023 | reading journal update | easy bullet journal spreads
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May reading wrap up 2023 | reading journal update | easy bullet journal spreads
Come bookshopping with me in Prishtina | book haul
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Come bookshopping with me in Prishtina | book haul
Paris reading vlog | everything i know about love | book recommendation
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Paris reading vlog | everything i know about love | book recommendation
Reading journal update | all the books I read in April 2023 | bullet journal inspiration
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Reading journal update | all the books I read in April 2023 | bullet journal inspiration
Balkan authors, bookstores & scenery | TBR list for Western Balkan books
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Balkan authors, bookstores & scenery | TBR list for Western Balkan books

Komentáře

  • @hasteyebooks
    @hasteyebooks Před 4 dny

    I always love watching your videos, so relaxing and your journal so beautiful. As long as the lemon tree grows is now on my tbr! And so glad you found inklings to be of interest! If we ever meet up I could bring some if you want :) I liked the second part of Sorrow and Bliss - the change in her understanding of herself with, like you said finding the right therapist for her, was well done and changed my appreciation (or lack thereof) of this book.

  • @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan
    @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan Před 10 dny

    If you’re a bookworm like me, then I got just the thing for you. It’s called Immersive Translate, and it’s basically a free browser extension that supports over 100+ languages. You can use it to translate all your ebooks into any language. Are you a manga fan? There’s also a cool feature, where you can get accurate and detailed translations to the manga you’re currently reading. These are only some of the many useful features of this particular plugin.

  • @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan
    @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan Před 11 dny

    Are you a bookworm like me? Think it’s about time you convert to ebook? Then Immersive Translate should be for you. It’s basically a free browser extension that supports over 100+ languages. You can use it to translate all your ebooks into any language. Are you a manga lover? There’s also a cool feature, where you can get accurate and detailed translations to the manga you’re currently reading. All of this is within your fingertips once you download the plugin.

  • @fiberandtherapy3903
    @fiberandtherapy3903 Před 11 dny

    You are SO talented! Wow!

  • @manda_made
    @manda_made Před 11 dny

    Your Journal is beautiful! The Assassins Apprentice spread is so cool! It looks like an old storybook. I really enjoy all the different font styles you used for each book.

  • @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan
    @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan Před 12 dny

    I’ve read East of Eden and The Bell Jar, and think that they are both classics you will enjoy. On another reading note, if you own an e-reader like me, then you’re gonna love Immersive Translate. It’s basically a free browser extension that supports over 100+ languages. You can use it to translate the ebooks waiting in your TBR list that’s written in another language. If you’re into manga, there’s also a cool feature, where you can get accurate and detailed translations to the manga you’re currently reading, which is really great.

  • @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan
    @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan Před 13 dny

    Are you the proud owner of an e-reader? Then Immersive Translate should be right up your alley. It’s basically a free browser extension that supports over 100+ languages. You can use it to translate all your ebooks into any language. If you’re a fan of manga, there’s also a cool feature, where you can get accurate and detailed translations to the manga you’re currently reading, which is really great.

  • @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan
    @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan Před 13 dny

    I read Franny and Zoey while in college and enjoyed it. On another reading note, if you own an e-reader like me, then you’re gonna love Immersive Translate. It’s basically a free browser extension that supports a wide variety of languages. You can use it to translate all the ebooks waiting in your TBR list that’s written in another language. Into manga? There’s also a cool feature, where you can get accurate translations to the manga you’re currently reading, which is a real bonus.

  • @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan
    @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan Před 13 dny

    What’s better than settling down with a good book and a nice cup of coffee? Not much else, in my opinion. If you’re a reader like me, then you’re gonna love Immersive Translate. It’s basically a free browser extension that supports over 100+ languages. You can use it to translate the ebooks waiting in your TBR list that’s written in another language. Are you a manga lover? There’s also a cool feature, where you can get accurate translations to the manga you’re currently reading, which is a total plus.

  • @katica9898
    @katica9898 Před 13 dny

    These spreads are gorgeous 😍 so unique and still cohesive 🎉 your stats were interesting too 😊

  • @joeyree22
    @joeyree22 Před 13 dny

    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ for This is Happiness

  • @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan
    @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan Před 14 dny

    Are you the proud owner of an e-reader? Then Immersive Translate is definitely for you. It’s basically a free browser extension that supports over 100+ languages. You can use it to translate all your ebooks into any language. If you’re a fan of manga? There’s also a cool feature, where you can get accurate and detailed translations to the manga you’re currently reading, which is really great.

  • @suzenka001
    @suzenka001 Před 14 dny

    Scifi books? Andy Weird is a good author, Becky Chambers as well. I have recently read Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martin, also amazing. Murberbot series by Martha Wells for something short. And Ursula K. Le Guin for thoughtful classics.

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před 12 dny

      Thanks so much for these recommendations! Been thinking about picking up the Monk & Robot series actually!

  • @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan
    @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan Před 15 dny

    ‘Tell the Wolves I’m Home’ by Carol Rikfa Brunt is another tear-jerker of a book that I recommend. I actually got a hold of the ARC version of this book a few years back and really enjoyed it. On another reading note, if you own an e-reader like me, then you’re gonna love Immersive Translate. It’s basically a free browser extension that supports over 100+ languages. You can use it to translate all your ebooks into any language. Are you into manga? There’s also a cool feature, where you can get accurate translations to the manga you’re currently reading, which is a real bonus.

  • @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan
    @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan Před 15 dny

    Looking forward to expanding your TBR list? Why not make your next read an ebook? With Immersive Translate, you can translate all your ebooks into any language. If you’re a fan of manga, there’s also a cool feature, where you can get accurate and detailed translations to the manga you’re currently reading, which is a total plus.

  • @imstillcah
    @imstillcah Před 15 dny

    I'm so glad you shared how you make your spreads! They're always gorgeous and very creative, and the way you put your videos together is the cherry on the top. Every time there's new content for you, I need to have a moment to relax and just appreciate it.

  • @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan
    @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan Před 16 dny

    Are your passions books and reading? Then I got just the thing for you. It’s called Immersive Translate, and it’s basically a free browser extension that supports over 100+ languages. You can use it to translate all your ebooks into any language. Are you a manga fan? There’s also a cool feature, where you can get accurate and detailed translations to the manga you’re currently reading. These are only some of the many useful features of this particular plugin.

  • @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan
    @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan Před 16 dny

    Speaking of books that make you cry, I recommend ‘A Catalog of Birds’ by Laura Harrington if you’re looking for an emotional read. I loved this book and am pretty sure you will to. On another reading note, if you own an e-reader like me, then you’re gonna love Immersive Translate. It’s basically a free browser extension that supports over 100+ languages. You can use it to translate all your ebooks into any language. Are you a manga lover? There’s also a cool feature, where you can get accurate translations to the manga you’re currently reading, which is really great.

  • @chrysalis11
    @chrysalis11 Před 16 dny

    Loved this so much! Your spreads are so beautiful! ❤ I was trying to read more sci-fi in 2023-24 and tried to pick books that offer something beyond just sci-fi (which I did like when I was younger but hadn't explored much in my 20s). Didn't read as many as I planned to yet but as examples, I picked Grass by Sheri S. Tepper for its feminist lean, Exhalation because Ted Chiang and because it's a set of stories exploring different aspects of sci-fi. So I guess I pick books that have ideas that speak to me beyond the genre itself somehow, if that helps.

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před 14 dny

      Thank you so much!! ❤️ and thanks a lot for the recommendations too, really makes sense to look at the secondary themes!

  • @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan
    @ThuyKieuTuyetXuan Před 16 dny

    Are your bookshelves overflowing at the moment? Think it’s about time you convert to ebooks? Then Immersive Translate is definitely for you. It’s basically a free browser extension that supports a wide variety of languages. You can use it to translate the ebooks waiting in your TBR list that’s written in another language. Are you also a manga lover? There’s even a cool feature, where you can get accurate translations to the manga you’re currently reading. All these are within your fingertips once you download the plugin.

  • @amyofhearthridge
    @amyofhearthridge Před 16 dny

    So beautiful! ♥️

  • @ArborParva
    @ArborParva Před 17 dny

    Loved watching this flipthrough, your spreads are so unique 🖤I've recently finished "This is happiness", it was a bit difficult to read bc English is not my first language and the author is very eloquent haha, but I enjoyed its unique storyline and saved so many quotes that I had to make a pocket in my reading journal to fit them all in, written on a separate paper cards.

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před 16 dny

      Thanks so much! ❤️ Yess, "this is happiness" is not exactly an easy read, but definitely worth it! I'm glad you enjoyed it and seem to have saved as many quotes as me haha

  • @rainbowesque
    @rainbowesque Před 17 dny

    Oh please, don't ever stop!! I just love love love watching these journal spreads.❤❤

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před 16 dny

      Thank you so much for always leaving kind words about my journal ❤️ so glad you like them!!

  • @leahannesarlo3772
    @leahannesarlo3772 Před 17 dny

    Thank you so much for sharing your stunning book spreads!! My StoryGraph chart is similar, by the way: reflective and emotional way out in front, followed by dark and sad. 😂

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před 16 dny

      Thank you for watching my video! Ahh haha, but I guess we can give reflective and emotional a positive twist right? 😅

  • @hloserh
    @hloserh Před 17 dny

    ohh your book spreads are sooo beautiful, so distinctive and original!! they match the books so well!!

  • @my0.25lifecrisis
    @my0.25lifecrisis Před 22 dny

    Grave of the Fireflies is SO SAD. I wrote a paper about it in college. And I loved this Studio Ghibli spread, all the little drawings of the characters were so cute

    • @my0.25lifecrisis
      @my0.25lifecrisis Před 22 dny

      Also, so glad you liked The Last Word as well. I agree, I like No Exit more, but his books are so addicting and he's so good at crafting twists!

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před 17 dny

      The saddest!! You need some emotional recovery afterwards haha. Thank you, glad you like it! Definitely has become my go to author when recommending thrillers with good twists!

  • @imstillcah
    @imstillcah Před 28 dny

    I love the way you talk about the books you read, some of them I haven't heard of, others I have read, but it's always refreshing to hear your point of view!

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před 27 dny

      Thank you so much ❤️ really appreciate this feedback because it's definitely something I always worry about a little!

  • @sunshineissexy
    @sunshineissexy Před 29 dny

    What a beautiful and creative way to review books!! Loveeedd!!!

  • @margaretwallach7200
    @margaretwallach7200 Před měsícem

    Absolutely love the aesthetic of your reading journal!.. So inspiring, thanx for sharing!

  • @27chiachi
    @27chiachi Před měsícem

    I was just thinking about you today and how I miss your video! such a nice surprise seeing my recommendations 😊I also read I'm glad my mom died last recently and thought it was so important and well-written

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před měsícem

      Aw that's so sweet ❤️ thanks so much for always watching my videos!! Recommendations always end up being my faves!

  • @aflorandoatelie
    @aflorandoatelie Před měsícem

    What a wonderful reading journal! Lovely arts, i loved 🤎 Good books recomendations, thanks for this! Hugs ✨

  • @amyofhearthridge
    @amyofhearthridge Před měsícem

    I’m soooo intrigued by Now Go! Never heard of it! 😮♥️ Thanks for this lovely, meditative video. ☺️♥️

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před měsícem

      It was such a surprising read for me too, would recommend it to any Ghibli fan 😊 thank you so much for watching, glad you enjoyed it ❤️

  • @LanikaYule
    @LanikaYule Před měsícem

    I feel such an affinity for fellow readers who also enjoyed Never Let Me Go and, feeling that the best way to go into it is with no understanding, guard the plot like a secret

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před měsícem

      Yess sometimes I just don't want to give anything away because I wouldn't have wanted to know anything beforehand myself!! Just a bit tricky when trying to review a book haha 😅❤️

    • @LanikaYule
      @LanikaYule Před měsícem

      @@chiara.kikisbookishservice I think you managed it well!

  • @liashufflepuffs3584
    @liashufflepuffs3584 Před 2 měsíci

    I loved your channel name ✨😭

  • @baraahsinjab2968
    @baraahsinjab2968 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for reviewing this book ❤ watching you paint while reviewing was very calming.

  • @here_be_the_dragontales
    @here_be_the_dragontales Před 2 měsíci

    This is gorgeous ❤ it's everything I want to do with my vlogs! It's lovely! I love the pacing and aesthetics and the review. What tools do you use?

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you so much!! This is so lovely to hear because I've been wanting to experiment more with vlogging but it has felt a bit scary. I just got the Sony ZV-E10 (still very much figuring out how to use it, lots of unusable footage was left out haha) and my voiceovers are recorded on the Rode NT-USB mini. For editing and colour grading I use DaVinci Resolve, music is from epidemic sound. Will definitely be checking out your videos too, looking forward to see your vlogs!

  • @imstillcah
    @imstillcah Před 2 měsíci

    I find so much comfort in these type of videos you make! I've finished reading As Long as The Lemon Trees Grow yesterday, I relate a lot with the feelings you mentioned.

  • @ArborParva
    @ArborParva Před 2 měsíci

    Love this new cinematic style!

  • @ArborParva
    @ArborParva Před 2 měsíci

    Loved all the spreads but especially the last one, so creative 🖤 And what you said on "Earthlings" really resonated with me. I've only read her "Convenience store woman" and even though there were many important topics touched, I hated the way the author presents them. Like, for instance, I could relate to MC being childfree, but in that one scene she straight up thinks of unaliving her sister's baby so that it would stop crying. I guess being childfree in a traditional society is controversial enough and there isn't any need to throw in things like that other than for shock value.

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you so much 💕 oh wow, I think I completely blocked out that part from convenience store woman until remembering now... but yes, there's much more of that in earthlings except in this one she actually acts on her dark thoughts

  • @grff_
    @grff_ Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for your review of Earthlings! When people call books "weird" it just makes me wanna read them more, i like the off putting feel some books can give, but i definitely don't like something like how you described that book, I'll take it off my list of books to buy😅

  • @themidnightreader
    @themidnightreader Před 2 měsíci

    I now feel entirely justified by having no desire at all to read earthlings 😂 I really appreciated you calling it out for being way more than weird. I don't mind sad books or twisted themes, but yeah I agree with what you, it has to end somehow with a bit of hope or I don't want to spend the time reading it. I think I would definitely enjoy scythe!

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před 2 měsíci

      Haha yes definitely would stay away from that one 😂 I want no part of this booktube trend of recommending shocking and outrageous books haha. But would definitely recommend Scythe!! Some called it a worthy successor to the hunger games and I might agree... (minus the nostalgia)

  • @imstillcah
    @imstillcah Před 2 měsíci

    i'm so glad you enjoyed scythe as much as I did! I loved your spreads 🥰

  • @primeno.6487
    @primeno.6487 Před 2 měsíci

    I would say Scythe is a futuristic "slice of life" 🥁

  • @____wicked.witch.of.the.words_

    I FINALLY got to watch this video till the end! 💕 I read Remain of the Day by Ishiguru first and I absolutely enjoyed that one a lot more than his other works. I think in total I've read 4-5 of his books and still my first read remained my most favorite. Never Let Me Go though was a one star for me 😁 couldn't connect with it but Remain of the Day had a certain melancholy in it that I really felt... if you ever decide to pick it up, I hope you'll love it ❣ and Circe! yay! such an amazing book that one. I really need to reread it for sure. I remember during the pandemic, I dedicated December to retellings / gods related stories and I read the Percy Jackson series, both Miller's books and Neil Gaiman's American Gods and Norse Mythology. it was the best reading month I had ❤

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před 2 měsíci

      Ohh the Remains of the Day hadn't really been on my list, but it is now haha. And definitely feel like I should read more retellings after Circe!!!

  • @my0.25lifecrisis
    @my0.25lifecrisis Před 3 měsíci

    I love your spread for Doe maar niet! Thank you for translating those quotes for us, I’m so jealous you got to read it. It seems like an interesting read!

    • @my0.25lifecrisis
      @my0.25lifecrisis Před 3 měsíci

      I’ll have to pick up the Assassin’s Apprentice! I like an easy to follow fantasy. In that vein you might like Tress On The Emerald Sea!

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před 2 měsíci

      Thank you!! I wasn't sure if people would be interested in Dutch books, but it was such a nice read I had to include it somehow! Thanks for that recommendation, it seems like the whimsical fantasy type I would enjoy ☺️

  • @faithbwire9164
    @faithbwire9164 Před 3 měsíci

    Beautiful journal

  • @themidnightreader
    @themidnightreader Před 3 měsíci

    you are definitely inspiring me to pick up some mary oliver poetry 😊So glad you enjoyed Circe! It was one of the first greek retellings I read and I've found myself finding all the rest since falling a bit short. It had a very special something that made it work so profoundly well. Also congratulations I think you definitely found the most pretentious sentences in literature, I'm laughing so hard. Dirty little bookworm is definitely going in the rotation.

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před 3 měsíci

      Yess please do! They are such sparkles of joy. Ahh yes that's what I fear now too, Circe may have raised the bar too high 🙃

  • @amyofhearthridge
    @amyofhearthridge Před 3 měsíci

    Never Let Me Go sounds intriguing 🤔! I’ve been “scared” 😅of it. I really enjoyed Buried Giant, Klara & the Sun and Remains of the Day! Mary Oliver is a favorite. ♥️🌿 lovely wrap up as always! ☺️😍♥️✨I recommend the collection of poetry by Wendell Berry called ‘Peace of Wild Things’.

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před 3 měsíci

      Ahh it's been the opposite for me haha, Never Let Me Go seemed a safe choice because it's kind of dark academia, the others sound a little more intimidating to me. Glad to hear you enjoyed the Buried Giant, I think I may read that one next! Thank you ❤️ And thank you for the poetry recommendation!

  • @ArborParva
    @ArborParva Před 3 měsíci

    As always, your spreads are works of art, my favorite being the ones for Circe and Never let me go. And your impressions of Franny and Zooey made me want to re-read it. I used to adore Salinger, but haven't re-read his works in a long time

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you for your supportive words as always!! Franny and Zooey was quite a surprise for me, I'd only read the Catcher in the Rye before which was yeaars ago, but now I want to read the rest of his work too!

  • @angeliemar344
    @angeliemar344 Před 3 měsíci

    I love your content and creativity. Just wanted to say that I was watching this video with my fiancé and we both agree that you can DEFINITELY narrate audiobooks

    • @chiara.kikisbookishservice
      @chiara.kikisbookishservice Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you so much!! Ohhh I'd actually love to try out narrating an audiobook. I've been really enjoying reading passages in these wrap up videos lately, so I might try some day ☺️