my first big book haul, bookshelf tour, and finding a new favorite fantasy romance standalone
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my first big book haul, bookish merch, and finding a new favorite fantasy romance standalone
In case you missed my september wrap up, i ended up reading my first hockey romance on the plane to the US and, well… czcams.com/video/l7_F11DyCqY/video.html
I love catching up on you stuff
the raven cycle isn't a phase, mom. it's a lifestyle
looks like it :')
Yess
I just finished a reread and the last few chapters I just cried my way though.
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true
The first time I ever went to Topping I was in Bath with my bf, and it was late and dark and a bit foggy and raining. And we were a bit wet and miserable but all the shops were shut. And out of the mist we saw this light, and we went closer and it was a bookshop! The staff welcomed us in and made us coffee and we had a happy browse and bought some books, and then they helped us make a dinner reservation for a restaurant they recommended… the whole experience was magical and we were genuinely surprised to see it still existed when we went back in the daytime.
oh my goodness i love this - toppings is truly magic :'''''')
@@caricanread it really is!! ✨
Shout out to Libby for keeping me from going broke 😅
The real MVP of the book community 😭
Hoopla too! lol
CARI, THIS IS MY SHIRT, I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU BOUGHT IT!!!! ilysm, thank you for buying and sharing it, raven cycle girlies FOR LIFE
Omg thank YOU for creating it 🥹🖤🥹🖤🥹
Swordheart by T. Kingfisher is another of her fantasy romance stories and it’s my favorite book I’ve read by her
omg putting that at the top of the list!
100% agree! This was the first book I ever read of her and it was so amazing! Lovely characters and chemistry all around! :)
Came to the comments to say the same thing! The whole series, starting with Clockwork Boys, is so so so good.
Listened to “Paladin’s Grace” on audio after picking it blind for a twelve hour car trip with my husband, thus introducing him to the phrase “climb you like a tree.” 10/10
LOL
You definitely don’t have to feel bad at all about owning paperback and hardback copies of a series. I do the same exact thing. I have both paper and hardback copies of Caraval and I’m working on owning hard and paper backs of Once Upon A Broken Heart. ✌️😂
stephanie really out here taking all our money and bookshelf space ahhaha
@@caricanread AGREED. No regrets. I hope that I can the UK covers one day too. They are so beautiful!
The library and the view is AMAZING!
agreed :''')
YES you need to read How The King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories ASAP! Anyone who doesn't love Cardan needs to. There is untold stories from his childhood, Cruel Prince scenes from his pov, and an extra chapter at the end that takes place during Queen of Nothing with Jude. Plus the book is just gorgeous, it can be read in like half an hour. I'm so happy you gave him another chance!!
ikr i love it
I just got home from a difficult day of school and when I tell you THIS MADE MY DAY I fricking mean it.
hope tomorrow is easier!
The Karori cemetary smells of cedar ( arguably the most beautiful graveyard in the world - & of course we are in spring here).
I clicked SO fast when i saw the T. Kingfisher book- i ADORE her stuff, shes currently my favorite author currently! 'a wizard's guide to defensive baking' is something I will never shut up about! And would highly recommend her newest "hornhedge", its a really cool flipped sleeping beauty retelling thats has some really interesting world-building and then just the sweetest characters I've ever met. love her!!!
Yes! I talk about thornhedge in my august wrap up 😍
Yes!! T. Kingfisher is my newest addiction!
omg i read it and i was BURSTING with joy @@caricanread
The Once Upon a Broken Heart UK edition 🥹- Love the haul!
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As someone who’s sooo excited for Curse to release, I’m now also impatiently waiting for that video. I actually first discovered the series and Stephanie based on your videos and recommendations. I’m actually meeting her on tour next week 😊
i always stop these videos midway cause watching cari talk about books makes me want to start reading again !!
Hahaha I totally relate to having multiple copies of the ounce upon a broken heart series! Those UK covers are just too good! Worth the splurge
EEE ITS CARI TIME 🥳🥳 (my fav notification of the week obviously)
:''') thank you!
@@caricanread AAAAAH OMG OMG ofc i love your content and your ig so much !! 🫶
its ok, I too, have the paperback of Once Upon a Broken Heart and bought them again in hardcover 😌
😂 theyre just so pretty!
"everything under 10 hours is a short flight"
Me: 😳
(for whom 4 hours is already long)
lol i would LOVE a four hour flight ahhaha
I have the waterstones exclusive covers of once upon a broken heart and ballad of never after and I absolutely adore them but you're really doing everything here to convince me to go get the hardbacks too 😂
Paladins Grace!!! I’m so glad to see it somewhere, I think it’s an underrated T Kingfisher book.
AHHH your videos are actually my favorite thing to watch while i unwind!! ❤ you!!
wahhh im so glad!! thank you!
Why did I read your tshirt as “made of arms” ?! 😅😅 it’s too early. Someone send coffee 😂
lmaoooo
I cannot recommend Swordheart by T Kingfisher enough, it is one of my favorite books of all time!
I have the Once Upon a Broken Heart paperbacks with those covers and honestly, a perfect blend of both aesthetics and practical reading experience 🤌✨
I've been looking forward to a book haul and bookshelf tour ever since you started this channel 😅.
19:24 cari, I had the SAME EXACT "problem" with ouabh that I had the paperbacks but still needed the hardcovers as well lol
Thank you so much for recommending One For My Enemy to me, I loved it so much that I made a Kpop soundtrack playlist for it to fit the vibes, and I loved the playlist so much that I got inspired to make a Kpop CZcams channel to post that playlist, so indirectly you inspired me to start my Kpop channel! Thanks Cari! (If anyone is interested the channel is called Reveloverboy and the One For My Enemy playlist is pretty bomb I must say).
Can’t sleep, saw you just uploaded this. Precisely what I needed
hehehe hope it helps ❤
I think you'd love Swordheart by T Kingfisher too, it has a great audiobook!
You are spot on with your take on the Elise Kova series. The vampire one was SO LONG. And every time something would be resolved some new random thing would appear. I fought through it in the end. But I absolutely could not finish the siren one. Couldn’t do it. I made it 23% through and that is where it will stay.
Paladins Grace is so great and I’m so happy to see someone talking about it! I love the whole series. Paladins Strength is probably my favourite though. i hope you do a video about the series because it definitely deserves the love.
Yes yes yes so excited for this video!!!
:''') thank you!
@@caricanread nothing more wholesome than someone excitedly talking about something they love this is such comfort emotions thank you for sharing 😊🥰
@@caricanreadalso I discovered Toppings in Edinburgh last winter (accidentally bought like 10 books and also got a big tote which I use every week for my library books) and I loved it! hearing you talk about it in Bath is bringing back my memories from my trip which is so nice too 😊
I bought One For My Enemy wayy before you read it, but once I found out that you did read ut and adore it so much, I started reading the book right away.
And what a surprise! I actually enjoyed and LOVE it!😫😍 Considering The Atlas Six is such a disappointment for me, OFME is truly something. And I agree, it's definitely not for everyone due to Blake's writing and the plot she creates.
(Also, that Hodderscape version of OUABH😭 I'm so mad that they don't have the big blue cover anymore but I'm so glad when this new version came out so I immediately bought one😂)
When you take off the signed first edition strip you should put it behind the dust jacket rather than throwing it away. Just for future prestige purposes.
ohhh smart! thank you!!
Ugh I wish I'd seen this sooner! I live near a toppings so I've got a few but I think I tossed the strips 🥲
I read books online a lot just because it's more affordable at times and sometimes you just have to hit those illegal websites, but when I am buying physical copies I never buy books I've already read, but Once Upon a Broken Heart series is an exception because I love it so much and I live in Australia so I can get the UK covers and they are a need.
T. Kingfisher is so great, i ripped through the Paladins trilogy in like a week!
it was such a delight to see that you had uploaded another video!! also, I'm happy to say I finally got around to reading again after seeing your raven cycle video and you know what? I understand the raven cycle hype and am now a changed person 😭
thank you and omg yesssssss!
You need to read Einstein’s Dreams by Alan Lightman. Kurt would probably like it, too. It’s about Einstein discovering the theory of relativity. Each chapter is about a different version of time. So good! And I know nothing about physics!
looking it up!
Have you looked at Patricia Briggs "Mercedes Thompson" book series? I love it. Urban Fantasy with some Native American stuff mixed in during later books.
A trilogy i really recommend is The Shadow Game trilogy. Set in what I could only describe as the fantasy version of las vegas, we follow our protagonist Enne Salta on an adventure to find her missing mother. Yet it is only after following the few hints she was given, does she come into contact with the one person who can turn her life upside down. A City of Sin, a place that can corrupt even the most innocent and strong of souls, and a game only one has survived.
I love a hardcover with a beautiful cover under the dust jacket
Not sure anyone else mentioned this but Paladin's Grace is actually part of a trilogy focusing on three paladins from the god that died's order. Just finished the second one, Paladin's Strength and many say it is their favorite in the series! Someone else mentioned Swordheart which takes place in the same universe and has crossover characters. It's also my favorite T. Kingfisher!
Yes I named all the books in this video 😂😂
It’s so hard moving between countries too with books. I moved to the US from Australia and lost my whole library and have been buying books while living here… but we plan to move back to Australia one day so like… am I just gunna ship them all or lose them all 😢 probably the latter 😭😭😭 still can’t help myself though
Praying you visit the BPL and Trident (I’m a college student in Boston and those are my favorite bookish places to study)
I have so many copies of Once Upon a Broken Heart and The Ballad of Never After, and I preordered three different copies of A Curse for True Love. You're definitely not alone, and don't feel embarrased. The copy of ouabh with the three hearts is the Hoddderscape vault edition, since they reprinted the hardcover. Also, since I'm curious, what does tbona look like under the dust jacket? I want to know what the hardcovers look like without the designs.
mine is a creamy white and then the spine has the title and a dragon in shiny pink :)
I cracked up at the Titanic bit, but also... GIRL... the one time you thought it was a trilogy and came prepared... it was three stand-alones?!?! WHAT ARE THE ODDS?! 😂
P.S - This past week I also re-read the Once Upon a Broken Heart and Ballad of Never After to prepare for the release and I cannot wait!!!!
I DID NOT KNOW THERE WAS RAVEN CYCLE MERCH! I NEED IT NOW!
I love the raven cycle ( as you can see from my username haha ) I love your videos so much! They always make my day! ❤
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I want a new book series like acotar or shadowhunters what do you reccommend?
Try reading her Guardians by g.baliey. This is what got me back into reading . This book talks ,Booktube, book community. It is a reverse Harem fantasy romance, and it does have spice
try daughter of smoke and bone by laini taylor!
@@caricanread omg thank you so much also i love your channel
@@TatianaRoberts-mx5vu oouu la la la
Slayyyy I love your bookish content 🫶✨
hahha thank you!
I needed this after my day ❤
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I read Siren duke when I was on holiday by the coast not realizing it was SO long. For ages I was like ' I have no idea how the main character is going to get out of this situation ' couldn't work it out, then it turns out she just... does, so frustrating lol
I looove brattle but definitely because of the vibes, less so the collection haha glad you had a good time in Boston 🫶
Wooohoo! I've been waiting for this for ages 😂❤ In the last video I was wondering if I missed it coz I didnt see the haul!!
its hereeeee!
@@caricanread love it & the shirt! ❤
Once Upon a Broken Heart series did the US so dirty those UK covers are so beautiful
Woke up in the morning, your video was the first thing I see 😅
Great video always so genuine and love your personality ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Brattle and Beacon Hill Books are my top fave bookstores in Boston!
i could live in the beacon hill shop hahhahaa
your trc shirt has me SCREAMING i love it so much
RIGHT?!
I love how sarcastic and funny you are cari!
A swiftly tilting planet! I re-read that book and the rest of the time quartet so often when I was younger. ^_^
i got two versions of the once upon a broken heart series too 😂 This video was the first thing i watch today ❤brought smiles and positivity to my day
I’ve recently read The Road of Bones by Demi Winters and loved itttt
i'll look it up thank you!
I have Curse for True Love on audiobook waiting to be started tonight. I am so excited!
I miss Toppings so bad😭 I went there before my booking for the Roman Baths so I didn't have enough time to browse and I was only in Bath for a day. I dream of returning
I am new to your channel and legitimately so glad I found you! your commentary is fantastic :)
Heh, I made a start on the Alex Rider series. I like the classics. Looks like you got some pretty good reads going there though! Bone Season sounds fun. :3
i have never run to etsy so fast in my life for that shirt omg
😂😂😂
I LIVE for your airplane trip book reviews!!! Book more trips haha!
I literally laughed out loud about the Titanic thing
Cari you gotta teach me how to read on flights T_T I just can't and I really wish I could, I travel for 10h sometimes and just can't read more than a few chaps, and at home I can read a whole 400 pages boook in two sittings in a day
I did the sameee thing with once upon a broken heart....they are next level!
lovee yourr videooosssss, you are legit living my dreams 🤍🤍🤍🤍 reading and travelling 🤍🤍🤍🤍 buying boookksss ❤💖 it is not fair
ps. this a depressed 16, who is taking physics, functions and chemistry in one semester; internally dying
omg thats a LOT - you'll get through it!! ❤❤❤
I just bought and devoured Two Twisted Crowns by Rachel Gillig and I can confidently say that it destroyed me. Highly recommend! 10/10
I really wanna read the Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young this fall, I don’t know if it is a fantasy romance but what I have gathered so far it looks there is some form magic in there 🙈 but first I have to finish my exam
I am always up for anything adrienne writes!!!
I already have my hands on a cruse for true love and I read about a 100 pages before I had to go to work (ugh!) AND PREPARE TO LOSE YOUR MIND
IT EXISTS, IT'S CALLED "College Bookcore" and they have a design for Agliony and it's stunning
Yayy Cari posted!!! 🥰☺️
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please read the Jasad Heir - you will love it !! 🩷🫶
yes 🙌
i'll look it up!
I don’t know how much you enjoy middle grade but I think you would reallly enjoy a series called Lockwood and co, if u can at least read the first book (it only gets better and better from there)
I loved the netflix series!!
Oh no, the UK versions of the OUABH series have been in my shopping cart for months and I have been stopping myself from buying them because I already have the US hardcovers. Seeing this video just.....😂
the uk really got the best :''''''')
wow you cover the dust jackets with plastic? it looks like a great way to protect the djs. can you show it on the future vlogs how you did it? :)
Toppings did it!!
Elf King is blurgh! However - I loved her A Trial of Sorcerers series!!
Amazing and fantastic and beautiful video well done to you love the T-shirt prayers and blessings for you and your family love your Aussie family friend John ❤❤❤
Awesome vlog ‼️💯I can’t wait to find out what you think about the once a upon a happy ending series. Would you recommend that series ? Also have you read the Twisted series and would you recommend it ?
I have the same copy of A Swiftly Tilting Planet :) Love it so much. Enjoyed this video, as always
HAHA that’s my comment!! I’m SO glad you loved Paladin’s grace!!! 🥰
I would second the other comments here recommending Swordheart and the Clockwork Boys as they are all set in the same world :))
How do you plan your reading with Libby? I also use the library most of the time and I always feel like I’m waiting for my holds and then they all come in at the same time😅 any tips???
I DNF the Duet with the Siren Duke. I was so surprise how badly written the story was. I actually loved the 2nd story A dance with the Faerie Prince. So, I may take one for the team and try the wolf knight story not sure.. I just finished Heavenly Bodies which I absolutely loved, reading the sequel now.
since you talked about the event with Samantha Shannon, i’m really curious now: did you read the bone season series? priory? what are your thoughts and feelings? because the bone season is my favorite series ever, i‘m so excited to read the tenth anniversary edition, oml
i talked about the bone season earlier this year! if you check my monthly wrap up vids im certain i put the cover in the thumbnail! and i had a lot of issues with it but funny enough she touched on every single issue i had and said that those were the things she wanted to edit and change so i am very excited to give it another chance!!
@@caricanread thanks so much, i’ll definitely go and find the wrap up and i’m even more excited to hear your thoughts on the revision - would that be a series you could imagine doing a whole vlog about like with the raven cycle? even though it’s not yet finished?
Please read the Furyborn trilogy by Claire Legrand, Cari!!!!!! two prophesied queens, a thousand years apart, one called the Blood Queen who brings ruin to the whole world, and one called the Sun Queen who is the only one who can save them all. Rielle and Eliana are two of the greatest female protags I've ever encountered and as a fun bonus - Corien was such an unforgettable villain. I need to reread it soon 💌
i actually tried reading them and really didnt like the time jump so i DNFed it but will think about returning to it one day!
@@caricanread ahh, I totally get ya! I was way more invested in Rielle's arc, she made it worth it 😅I support women's rights AND women's wrongs lol
I didn’t love Duet with the Siren Duke. It was weird. I did finish it, but it was a slog.
Love your videos so much ❤️❤️
thank you :''')
I'm curious, are you going to read Sword Catcher by miss Cassandra Clare? I think you would like it a lot!
I already did and will talk about it in my october wrap up next next week!!!
I’m currently reading The Raven Cycle and… I’m not loving it. I’m on chapter 24 of The Raven King and I’m struggling to pick it up to finish it.
I seriously cannot comprehend how some people have the money to actually buy all their books, I would need several millions for that
The view reminds me of verity!
Can we pretty please get the next two ACOTAR book breakdowns?❤ 🥺
what other books?!
I enjoy your videos so much🫶🏼
thank you :''')