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  • Опубликовано: 23 сен 2024
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    In this video, I'm back with a review of 4 dope books I read during my break from RUclips! 📚⭐️ Ive missed y'all, and that's my bad for being away so long, but I'm excited to share these amazing reads that kept me company while I was gone. From thrillers to heartfelt memoirs, I've got something for everybody! Thank y'all for sticking with me, and let’s dive into these great books together cousins, aunties, uncles, and more!
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Комментарии • 148

  • @Celinelikedion
    @Celinelikedion 5 дней назад +67

    not gonna lie, the way I cheered when I saw this in the feed 😅 sending all the positive vibes 💜

  • @zarahilluminate
    @zarahilluminate 5 дней назад +99

    Shoutout to the black man for saying yeah I had some mental health issues so I took care of me!!!!! 🫶🏽📚🩵

  • @lovingmynaturalhair
    @lovingmynaturalhair 5 дней назад +41

    Don’t apologize for taking time off and time for yourself. I’m learning this very thing…protect my mental health! So glad you’re back 🤗

  • @Elliedear
    @Elliedear 5 дней назад +52

    COUSIN! 🎉 we’re glad to have you back.

  • @matthewthompson0
    @matthewthompson0 3 дня назад +109

    the fact that nobody talks about the book called Manifestation Hacks by Olivia Cooper speaks volumes about how people are stuck in a trance

  • @Olives_aura
    @Olives_aura 5 дней назад +30

    It's okay to take a break❤ we are glad you are back and feeling better.

  • @SybilBrand1969
    @SybilBrand1969 5 дней назад +15

    I’m so happy you’re back. We love your channel, vlogs trips to the bookstore and your recent Library visit. So sorry you have been going through a difficult season. Remember, everything is on God‘s timing and you may not understand it at the moment but just trust. 🙌🏼

  • @tracinha6935
    @tracinha6935 5 дней назад +11

    Please never feel bad about having to take time to get your mind and body right! We all need that time to be our best and we all will be here when you come back. Glad you are feeling better 💜

  • @a.s.-wq9no
    @a.s.-wq9no 4 дня назад +9

    You admitted/shared what was going on with you and you did something about it. Thank you for being honest and not to worry about us. Step away when you need to.....we understand and we'll be here. Take care of yourself friend!

  • @leaw333
    @leaw333 5 дней назад +19

    I'm so happy you're back to the family!!!😭♥

    • @LitVibesWithFive
      @LitVibesWithFive  5 дней назад +5

      I’m so glad to be back with the fam 😭🙌🏾

  • @Angelareadsalot
    @Angelareadsalot 5 дней назад +11

    So great to see you! We all need a break sometimes, and I’m so glad you took that for yourself. I absolutely LOVED Convenience Store Woman! I’m rather unconventional myself, and it was interesting to see how she dealt with that in her culture. Just leave people alone and let them be happy, yeesh.

  • @MemphisJones
    @MemphisJones 4 дня назад +2

    Cousin 5 - never apologize for putting yourself first. We respect that in you, and appreciate what you do for the culture.

  • @vanitylagail
    @vanitylagail 4 дня назад +5

    I know I recommended “The Convenience Store Woman” & it prompted my love for literary fiction.

  • @andreabaca-uo2yx
    @andreabaca-uo2yx 5 дней назад +9

    I’m glad you’re back! I love your perspectives on books.

  • @TiliaHaggstrom
    @TiliaHaggstrom 5 дней назад +7

    Damn you have such a nice voice, even watched the sponsorship

  • @tessib.1043
    @tessib.1043 5 дней назад +6

    You never need to apologize for taking a mental break. I am so happy that you did, and feeling better bc of it. I loved Portrait of Dorian Grey. It’s one of few books that I had to read in school that stuck me. I am definitely putting the other books on my TBR. ❤❤❤

  • @jazmineabelard3397
    @jazmineabelard3397 5 дней назад +5

    I am so glad you are back and in a better headspace! Keep on taking care of yourself and doing whart you love! 😊

  • @julesingreen
    @julesingreen 5 дней назад +10

    So happy to see you're back! I really enjoy your energy and like to see you taking about books and reading and life.

    • @LitVibesWithFive
      @LitVibesWithFive  5 дней назад +1

      Thank you! I really do my best to be as genuine as possible every time 💙

  • @Sundaymagpie
    @Sundaymagpie 5 дней назад +8

    Yayyyyyyyyyy you’re back!!!! Much respect for taking the time you needed.

  • @tochasmith3300
    @tochasmith3300 5 дней назад +7

    The Convenient Store Woman was exhausting. Her life was perfectly fine until she let other people get in her head. I felt so bad for her and annoyed at the same time 😂

    • @tochasmith3300
      @tochasmith3300 5 дней назад +2

      My bad! I’m happy for you are doing well. Please continue to take care of yourself 😊

    • @LitVibesWithFive
      @LitVibesWithFive  5 дней назад +5

      Nah fr tho lol 😂 very much annoyed and sympathetic at the same time & thank you!

  • @shelbycollier3586
    @shelbycollier3586 5 дней назад +4

    Your videos always make my day! Glad you’re back!

  • @wg43682
    @wg43682 4 дня назад +1

    DEFINITION of a comfort channel !!! 🎉🎉🎉

  • @grlcarg0
    @grlcarg0 4 дня назад +3

    Lmaooooo you got me w the convenience store woman I had to DNF after like 20 pages (booorringggg) omg but imma finish it now

  • @MRJLS15
    @MRJLS15 2 дня назад +1

    Love love book recommendations and so glad you are back and well much love.😊

  • @jacquelinegonzalezmahr5301
    @jacquelinegonzalezmahr5301 3 дня назад

    I have missed you. But life is life. Don’t apologize for taking the time. We all need it. I’m just glad you’re back. I now have more books to add to my TBR. I can’t tell you enough how refreshing your book reviews are. If I was teaching again you would definitely be required material. One thing that struck me this time. When you added ratings it felt odd. Because your review gave me everything I needed to know. I get that Goodreads requires it but your reviews are enough. They are honest, deeply felt and delivered so personally and with so much warmth… what can I say. I’m a fan!

  • @juliahinson7867
    @juliahinson7867 4 дня назад

    So glad you’re back!! Never apologize for taking care of yourself. We love you, we support you, we’ll wait for you! ❤❤❤

  • @cheriehughes7538
    @cheriehughes7538 5 дней назад +3

    Omg, I'm so glad you're back and doing well! You were definitely missed😊

  • @lela1002
    @lela1002 2 дня назад +1

    I literally just thought how I haven't seen any reading updates from you in a while and then I sew that you just posted something :)

  • @Greeneggsnblam
    @Greeneggsnblam 5 дней назад +7

    Welcome back! Hope you’re doing better

    • @LitVibesWithFive
      @LitVibesWithFive  5 дней назад +1

      Thank you so much! I really appreciate that 🤞🏾

  • @smileytonya
    @smileytonya 5 дней назад +4

    So glad you are in a better headspace! Take care of yourself.

  • @ladiepink
    @ladiepink 3 дня назад +1

    Hey cousin five ! I’m glad u took time to regroup mentally please always take care of you first ! Trust we gone be here when u return fam!! Now let see what u finna have me add to my tbr !

  • @evieonthetv
    @evieonthetv 5 дней назад +2

    Cousin!! So glad you’re doing better and have come back! Even my bf who isn’t on booktube is glad you’re back too!🙏🏽

  • @mandyellis876
    @mandyellis876 День назад

    So glad you’re back with the book recs. I love your channel. All the best from Ireland

  • @torreymanz
    @torreymanz 4 дня назад

    Thanks for the book recs, Cousin Five! Glad you took some time off and are feeling better. 🤗

  • @CulinaryCrime
    @CulinaryCrime 2 дня назад

    Was starting to wonder if you were ever coming back. So glad you took care of you, and are back to share your books.

  • @M.P-j2m
    @M.P-j2m 5 дней назад +2

    Love your book reviews! Thanks for sharing and glad you’re doing better

  • @gbmarlow
    @gbmarlow 8 часов назад

    Hey man. Just wanted you to know let you know much my wife and I enjoy your videos. Put yourself and your health first. We will be here waiting and grateful for each new video you post.

  • @dannyletcher5873
    @dannyletcher5873 5 дней назад +3

    Glad you're feeling better bro. Welcome back.

  • @jackiesview6874
    @jackiesview6874 3 дня назад

    I’ve been playing your videos in my background while I work. So therapeutic💚

  • @12sweet
    @12sweet 2 дня назад

    Welcome back. I'm glad you're doing better. Great reviews 🫡

  • @manic_swens
    @manic_swens 5 дней назад +2

    Welcome back 🎉 Glad to hear you took the time to prioritize yourself and are feeling better for it

  • @yaszit2210
    @yaszit2210 5 дней назад +1

    The Picture of Dorian Grey is a good book and Oscar Wilde adapted it into a movie as well that was equally good. PS never apologize for prioritizing you- can’t share this part of yourself with your followers if you don’t first make certain that you create space for your peace… protect it and yourself at all times… blessings to you. 🙏🏾

  • @glossy283
    @glossy283 3 дня назад

    Hey cousin! You were definitely missed, but just know that you are allowed to take breaks whenever and for however long you need to. You don’t owe anybody an explanation or apology. Just pop back in when you’re ready. With that said, welcome back!

  • @CarraRenee
    @CarraRenee 3 дня назад

    Glad you took time fr your mental health. Like how your reads are different. Enjoyed hearding your honest thoughts about each book.

  • @carolsparks9962
    @carolsparks9962 5 дней назад +2

    So glad to see you again. Glad you're back and feeling better. God bless you. Take care of yourself first!!!!!

  • @baileydavis3952
    @baileydavis3952 4 дня назад +3

    you said she put her whole foot in the book?? buying it tomorrow✍🏾✍🏾

  • @successfulperson7657
    @successfulperson7657 4 дня назад +1

    This is the first video of yours I’m watching, and you’ve gained a new subscriber! 😄

  • @ninageez
    @ninageez День назад

    So glad you're back!! Always prioritize your well-being. I thought I'd recommend a book that I read somewhat recently and that I found very entertaining. The book is Everyone in my Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson.

  • @ladyd8800
    @ladyd8800 5 дней назад +2

    Glad to have you back cousin. Always love your book recs wrote them down..can't wait to do my book haul..😍

  • @sonderexpeditions
    @sonderexpeditions 5 часов назад

    I LOVE the picture of Dorien Grey. It's amazing.

  • @kayhammock
    @kayhammock 5 дней назад +2

    Welcome back! No apology is necessary for taking care of yourself! ❤

  • @macywester5269
    @macywester5269 4 дня назад

    So happy to see you back! I just finished The Truth About the Devlins and I felt the same way. I loved it. It was thrilling but also had some deeper topics I really enjoyed.

  • @farbeneath6581
    @farbeneath6581 День назад

    Happy to have you back! Glad you are feeling better
    I will always be happy when you post even if there is a long time in between videos :)

  • @verucabeckwith3014
    @verucabeckwith3014 День назад

    So good to see you! And I am happy to hear you're doing better ❤

  • @TashaxMack
    @TashaxMack 4 дня назад

    Glad you are back Five and it’s ok to step back when you need to. I agree about Convenient Store Woman…it was slow at start but you can’t help but want to know how the story develops. I like the points the book was trying to make

  • @owlandgatorstitcher
    @owlandgatorstitcher 3 дня назад

    Glad to have you back. I also loved Convenient Store Woman and I have Portrait of Dorian Gray on my tbr.

  • @traceyalbritton6585
    @traceyalbritton6585 3 дня назад

    Happy to see you back refreshed ❤❤

  • @celtadiabolica
    @celtadiabolica 5 дней назад +1

    good to see you back cuz!

  • @keatsiann
    @keatsiann 3 дня назад

    prayin for you man hope you’re getting good rest and recuperation!!

  • @christinec2625
    @christinec2625 2 дня назад

    I’ve seen many reviews on here for Convenience Store Woman and will have to order it. I’m glad you took care of yourself. It’s so important nowadays. Great video as always.

  • @JayGTheAwkwardBookworm
    @JayGTheAwkwardBookworm 4 дня назад +1

    Glad you took a needed break 🩵

  • @nellasharman3752
    @nellasharman3752 День назад

    we love a black man who reads! 💕 immediate subscribe ✨

  • @ashcasseragonzalez3701
    @ashcasseragonzalez3701 2 дня назад

    So excited to see that you're back!! Im really glad to hear that you're doing better after your break :D Glad you got to read Convenience Store Woman! It is a slower pace, but I love it for all the same reasons you liked it too!

  • @xxCX4xx
    @xxCX4xx 5 дней назад +2

    Welcome back king. I was thinking about you and your content the other day. I was wondering where you've been. I'm glad you're doing well and thriving 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @jesterarcn
    @jesterarcn 5 дней назад +1

    its been awhile! so good to see you!

  • @lizdorrington2851
    @lizdorrington2851 2 дня назад

    So happy your back Cuz!! Thank you for some great recommendations No need to justify time off, you do you. I read The Picture Of Dorian Gray for a class in college and as an Indigenous student, found the language challenging. But I'm persevering with my last 2 classes & I'm on track to graduate at the end of the year. Sending you positive vibes.

  • @cassielovesreading
    @cassielovesreading 5 дней назад +2

    Welcome back, cuz!!! Glad that you're feeling better 😊

  • @Mollydogdesigns
    @Mollydogdesigns 5 дней назад +2

    I just got home from a book sale at my library and saw your latest video waiting for me! What a great day! I have so many new books to read and one of favorite book tubers is back😄👏👏❤️❤️ so glad you’re back! 📚😄❤️

  • @gonaye1
    @gonaye1 5 дней назад +1

    As soon as I saw this on my feed I just smiled with joy. So happy to get a new video but also REALLY happy you chose self-care over stress. Please take as much time away as you need to find the right balance that works best for you. When your wholeness of self wins, I think we all win! 💪🏽

  • @MamaBookFox
    @MamaBookFox 5 дней назад +2

    Ayyyyyy we missed you 🫶🙌 glad to have you back 🙏

  • @goddess_eve21
    @goddess_eve21 4 дня назад +1

    So good to have you back ... always good to step back and re-evaluate what is going on internally. Sending good vibes your way 🫂

  • @StoryGirl1128
    @StoryGirl1128 5 дней назад +2

    Glad you’re back, Cuz! Missed you!

  • @kimreese3530
    @kimreese3530 4 дня назад

    It’s good to have you back! 😊

  • @Its_Ev
    @Its_Ev 4 дня назад

    So glad you’re back!

  • @farminty
    @farminty 3 дня назад

    Thank you for your recommendations I have just ordered one of the books.

  • @Seonnie
    @Seonnie 4 дня назад +1

    Glad to hear you're in a better place mentally, spiritually, etc! Also thank you for being a positive example of someone who is an avid reader but also someone who values their mental health. I struggle with taking time off like that, so I was really touched to hear you took the time off for yourself. Good to see you're back and can't wait to see your up-incoming content, Cousin! :D

  • @meikusje
    @meikusje 4 дня назад +1

    Good to see you back! Taking a break is absolutely understandable, nothing to apologize for! Glad to see you back though!

  • @jillgravelle9827
    @jillgravelle9827 4 дня назад

    Missed you! Great to see you back😊

  • @shelbymoore1174
    @shelbymoore1174 3 дня назад

    So happy you’re back! Please don’t ever feel like you need to apologize for taking a break and prioritizing yourself. We will always be here for your return ❤️‍🩹

  • @relativehero
    @relativehero 3 дня назад

    Good to see you back!

  • @euniceruth6167
    @euniceruth6167 5 дней назад +2

    Yay! so glad to have you back on YT! Quality up as well, I see you!

  • @jael4612
    @jael4612 5 дней назад +1

    🗣️Cousin 5 back !!!💯

  • @tanyaembly7630
    @tanyaembly7630 4 дня назад +1

    Glad to have you back fam. I put these books on my TBR.

  • @FromTheLibraryOfBecca
    @FromTheLibraryOfBecca 4 дня назад +1

    Hey. Welcome back, I was missing your videos. Good to know you are feeling better now. Keep going strong!

  • @lisahoward1754
    @lisahoward1754 5 дней назад +1

    ❤Welcome back lil cuz

  • @hilarylauren6112
    @hilarylauren6112 5 дней назад

    Great reviews and recommendations. Adding them to StoryGraph asap 😊

  • @von20808
    @von20808 5 дней назад

    I’m glad you’re back. Next time this happens let us know so we can pray for you. There’s an old 1940’s black and white movie called The Portrait of Dorian Grey. It’s a good movie. I have the book on my shelf waiting for me. Don’t forget to read The Housemaid Trilogy.

  • @thereallifewriter
    @thereallifewriter 4 дня назад

    Welcome back, cousin! We missed you. ♥️

  • @marial673
    @marial673 5 дней назад +1

    So glad to see your face and know your ok ❤❤ we missed youuuu

  • @FrancescaLeann
    @FrancescaLeann 5 дней назад +2

    Welcome back!! Praying for you 🙏🏾

    • @LitVibesWithFive
      @LitVibesWithFive  5 дней назад +1

      Prayers are definitely appreciated for sure! Thank you!

  • @bookishbgg
    @bookishbgg 5 дней назад

    I literally checked your channel not even a day before you posted this because I remembered I haven't watched your videos for a long time. What a pleasant surprise that you posted! I'm happy to hear you're doing better now.
    Loved your review of Convenience Store Woman. Although I remember enjoying the beginning of the book a lot and possibly even more than when she hangs out with S. I can't remember his name either but I think it starts with S. I can't remember what it was exactly but I remember feeling weirded out and angry with some of his opinions and actions. I also read Life Ceremony but it's really different in tone to Convenience Store Woman. Thematically there's some overlap.
    I read The Picture of Dorian Gray as a teen and loved it but I should definitely reread it now because it's been so long. You should try Oscar Wilde's plays, they are really fun.
    I haven't read the last two books but I'll definitely try Kwame Alexander's memoir.

  • @jeniphirtaylor-mcintire81
    @jeniphirtaylor-mcintire81 4 дня назад

    So nice to see you again, nephew Five! It's nice to hear you are taking good care of yrself. I just finished reading Sayaka Murata's Earthlings and it was BANANAS. Very unlike what I normally read; very Japanese. I read to the end ("Life's too short to read bad books."--me), but I don't know. It wasn't for me. I have a recommendation for you! Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha or The Woman Who Walked Into Doors, both by Roddy Doyle. I'd be interested to hear what you think of Doyle's very unique, very Irish voice. Take care, Five.

  • @prettygirlvsg
    @prettygirlvsg 5 дней назад +1

    Welcome back cuzzin! We missed you. Glad you’re doing better. ❤

  • @MB-hc9tk
    @MB-hc9tk 3 дня назад

    Some really great recommendations five , I’ve read 2/4 and I can say I agree with your reviews of those. Classics like Dorian can be a bit scary to get into because of the old language used but like ya said ya do get used to it and if you master Dorian well it does make you feel like you can delve into more classics because there’s some really brilliant ones. I wish Oscar had of wrote more novels this being his only one, the rest are plays but if you enjoyed it definitely read de profundis - he wrote that whilst in prison and it’s short but pssh I should of just underlined the whole book because it just hits you.
    The prophet by kahlil Gibran - another really short one that will have you marking up the entire book 😂
    I’ve added the two books from this review I haven’t read yet to my tbr. I have another one (blacktop wasteland) you recommended before on there too , so looking forward to getting to those! Glad you’re feeling better , wishing you a good weekend!

  • @shayjackson91
    @shayjackson91 5 дней назад +1

    Cousin I just thought about you earlier today. Was happy to see when you uploaded! Glad that you took care of yourself 🤗

  • @Ms.blessed51
    @Ms.blessed51 3 дня назад

    Hello I’m glad u sat in wat was going on did try and push pass it so fast glad to c u good now ❤

  • @aliciareadsinbr
    @aliciareadsinbr 5 дней назад

    Fam, good to see my favorite cousin back! Downloaded the ebooks for Lisa Scottoline and Sayaka Murata during the video. Thank you for the recommendations. I’m glad you took some time to prioritize your mental health, be blessed cuz. 🙏🏽

  • @emilyboman6023
    @emilyboman6023 5 дней назад +1

    so glad to see a new video! glad you're feeling a bit better

  • @elizabethramos2943
    @elizabethramos2943 4 дня назад +1

    Just a week ago I said “cousin hasn’t posted in a minute 🤔” lol so glad to see you on my screen!

  • @jenkooper8647
    @jenkooper8647 5 дней назад +1

    Missed you! Glad to hear you’re doing better😊