I got new glasses this year went to eye doctor for a checkup appointment for my eyes and he goes do you read a lot and I said yes I do why and he said keep it up because it’s actually a fact that reading helps keep your eyesight better if you have a lazy eye and I do have a lazy eye . I read 18 books since that appointment.
I love being here to watch your reading preferences evolve as you have evolved and experienced life because I'm on that journey, too. Honing in on what you enjoy and how it connects to real-life experiences and growth is really fun❤️ Also a big fan of Brittainy Cherry!
I rated “Losin' Control” by Ladii Nesha 4.75 🌟 It was sooooo GOODT!!! And I absolutely fell in love with Czar! You will definitely enjoy it! I was hooked from the prologue!!!
In 2025, I have a lot of books that I am anticipating to read. I love fantasy, romance, literary fiction (historical), and thriller. I want to dip my toes into horror (I don't like it, but I want to try one of Stephen King's books). Anyhoo, my main reading goal for 2025 is to just enjoy the book that I'm reading. I don't just want to focus on a TBR, but focus on the enjoyment of the book, how it makes feel in the end. I do believe that this new year will not only bring new and exciting reads, but I feel that I truly find 5 stars books that is life changing. I hope that you're doing well and that you're having a wonderful holiday season. Take care, sweetie ❤📚❤📚
I love to think about what books I want to read at the start of the year. It gives me something exciting to look forward to, especially because I can get very sad after Christmas is over. Planning my tbr also helps me to reflect on what types of books didn't work for me. I don't know, I think I just love thinking about books! 💛
At the beginning you saying that you know your taste so much better I agree with whole heartedly. It makes book shopping so much more fun when you’re not buying books just to be buying them. There one’s that you KNOW you’ll get to (eventually LOL) Thanks for adding to my forever growing TBR 😂 Perfect Peace will have you shooketh!!🫣 All these ALL are some great ones! Keep em coming!!🩷😜
I read Queenie a few years ago and loved it! It has mixed reviews but if you don’t mind messy characters who make questionable decisions, then it’s worth reading!
I enjoyed “pardon my frenchie.” I fell in love with the couple and the dogs. It was such an adorable unexpected read. It was really good! There’s a book two coming out in 2025. I am excited to read it!🐩
The amount of books that I'm looking at on my shelf that are the same as the ones in this video are astounding! LOL it could be an issue, but I am not claiming that energy! HAHA I am so excited for reading in 2025. It is gonna be the year of fabulously awesome books, buying books when I feel like it, and taking the time to savor each one:) Cheers, Happy New Year and happy reading!!!!
I loved Homegoing- it does jump timellines and has different POV but its so beautifully written. Each chapter was a new person and perspective. Through them you would learn what happened to the previous characters you left behind in other chapters. This was a bit frustrating at first but once you get deeper into reading the book, it becomes easy to distinguish who we are reading about. There is also a genealogy chart to help at the beginning of the book.
I am indecisive about what I want to read for January. There were a few books from my fall TBR that I didn't get around to, so I may start with those. I also wanted to read Magnolia Parks before the year ended but it's not gonna happen lol so I may put that on my January "hopefuls" list. Sounds like you definitely picked some heavy hitters for January. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on them, especially House of Eve. One of my favorite reads this year.
Black, Homegoing, Perfect Peace & Stay with Me are on my 25 tbr 🫰🏾😌🙆🏾♀️📚✨ Loved by You sounds good i will add it also 😮💨😊 🙆🏾♀️🍿📖 Beverly Jenkins has wonderful historical romances 💕
These are some interesting sounding books I wanna read this year. The Titanic Survivors Book Club by Timothy Schaffert The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez (takes place during the construction of the Panama Canal) Pelican Girls by Julia Malye (ship full of young women plucked from a Paris asylum and sent to marry settlers in North America) All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall (I think it is about a family living on roof of natural history museum after glaciers have melted and water levels have risen and they are trying to preserve some parts of the museum)
Farrah has a trilogy centered around ladies who were dating the same guy… fun fun friendship/sisterhood and individual love stories🤗😍🤗… jic you want more by her after Pardon my Frenchie (which I’ve yet to read)
I’m so excited!!! I got an arc for Somebody’s Husband!!! My reading plans have definitely changed lol!!! In 2025 I’m going to dive into more romantasy books! I’m looking forward to Rebel Witch, Onyx Storm, and the Things God’s break. I’m also excited for Can’t get enough, Say you’ll remember me, and Deep!
Perfect Peace is wild. Couple more recs for Black contemporary books. Skye Falling by Mia Mckenzie Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue The God of Good Looks by Breanne McIvor The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha philyaw (this is a short story collection, but they are so good) In Every Mirror She's Black by Lọlá Ákínmádé Akerström James by Percival Everett Songs of Irie by Asha Ashanti Bromfield Brooms by Jasmine Walls
I loved House of Eve. Suggested reads" the Color Purple, which is written in letters. Their Eyes Were Watching God is so beautifully written. The Great Divide is on my TBR and so is All We Were Promised. I also liked Take my Hand. I have aolga Dies While Dreaming on my physical TBR. I also loved Black Cake, but I think yoh read that one. I can't remember.
Have you read any more 5 star reads since your last 5-star ratings video? I watched your last one and I'm excited to put all of those on my TBRs for next year. I'm going to add autobiographies, historical fictions, fantasy and urban romance (and MAYBE horror) to my reading list in 2025 since I've only been reading dark/contemporary/bully/taboo romance, and thrillers. The books I'm most excited for are the Magnolia Parks books, "Before I Let Go" by Kennedy Ryan and " The Words" by A. Jade....and finishing the series of books I've started and loved.
Have you ever read Look Closer by David Ellis?definitely my favorite thriller (as of rn) of all time 😭 the printe copy has pretty small font so it may be best on the kindle !
A book similar to Pardon my Frenchie that I think you may like better is The Problem with Dating by Brittainy Cherry. I would highly recommend The Boyfriend Project series by Farrah Rochon
Here you go again making me buy more books😂❤📚 I have never been reading a book and also listening to audiobooks! Let’s not forget the kindle…which I just bought a stand and remote page turner for! Ready for 2025!😂
I want to recommend an author I think you would enjoy, Kaye Rockwell , an indie Filipina author. She writes amazing heartfelt and sweet stories . The glad you exist trilogy by her is my one of my favorite series by her 💞 all above 4 ⭐️ reads for me
Can I recommend two books to you ? A love that saves then A love that restores both by jaimsss P. I don’t see anyone reading or talking about these books or any of her books in general.
(Sarcasm incoming) 😳 😳 😳 Wait, ma'am, you're not a robot? Ma'am, the deception you've pulled. I don't know if I can trust your bookish recommendations anymore. I don't know if...I'm so betrayed right now. (serious voice) Okay, I pray the above statement came across as me being super goofy and you don't take too much offense to my sense of humor. You're human and have a life outside of RUclips, so you yawning does not bother me in the slightest. Your TBR is impressive though; still working on my current one while also planning to buy more books (wherever do I get that idea?).
I got new glasses this year went to eye doctor for a checkup appointment for my eyes and he goes do you read a lot and I said yes I do why and he said keep it up because it’s actually a fact that reading helps keep your eyesight better if you have a lazy eye and I do have a lazy eye . I read 18 books since that appointment.
I love being here to watch your reading preferences evolve as you have evolved and experienced life because I'm on that journey, too. Honing in on what you enjoy and how it connects to real-life experiences and growth is really fun❤️ Also a big fan of Brittainy Cherry!
I rated “Losin' Control” by Ladii Nesha 4.75 🌟 It was sooooo GOODT!!! And I absolutely fell in love with Czar! You will definitely enjoy it! I was hooked from the prologue!!!
Homecoming is amazing ! It’ll be a good switch up for you . Also looking forward to you talking about house of Eve
In 2025, I have a lot of books that I am anticipating to read. I love fantasy, romance, literary fiction (historical), and thriller. I want to dip my toes into horror (I don't like it, but I want to try one of Stephen King's books).
Anyhoo, my main reading goal for 2025 is to just enjoy the book that I'm reading. I don't just want to focus on a TBR, but focus on the enjoyment of the book, how it makes feel in the end. I do believe that this new year will not only bring new and exciting reads, but I feel that I truly find 5 stars books that is life changing.
I hope that you're doing well and that you're having a wonderful holiday season. Take care, sweetie ❤📚❤📚
I love to think about what books I want to read at the start of the year. It gives me something exciting to look forward to, especially because I can get very sad after Christmas is over. Planning my tbr also helps me to reflect on what types of books didn't work for me. I don't know, I think I just love thinking about books! 💛
At the beginning you saying that you know your taste so much better I agree with whole heartedly. It makes book shopping so much more fun when you’re not buying books just to be buying them. There one’s that you KNOW you’ll get to (eventually LOL)
Thanks for adding to my forever growing TBR 😂
Perfect Peace will have you shooketh!!🫣
All these ALL are some great ones! Keep em coming!!🩷😜
I read Queenie a few years ago and loved it! It has mixed reviews but if you don’t mind messy characters who make questionable decisions, then it’s worth reading!
I enjoyed “pardon my frenchie.” I fell in love with the couple and the dogs. It was such an adorable unexpected read. It was really good! There’s a book two coming out in 2025. I am excited to read it!🐩
I had no idea book two comes out next year!! Love that so much!
The amount of books that I'm looking at on my shelf that are the same as the ones in this video are astounding! LOL it could be an issue, but I am not claiming that energy! HAHA I am so excited for reading in 2025. It is gonna be the year of fabulously awesome books, buying books when I feel like it, and taking the time to savor each one:) Cheers, Happy New Year and happy reading!!!!
I loved Homegoing- it does jump timellines and has different POV but its so beautifully written. Each chapter was a new person and perspective. Through them you would learn what happened to the previous characters you left behind in other chapters. This was a bit frustrating at first but once you get deeper into reading the book, it becomes easy to distinguish who we are reading about. There is also a genealogy chart to help at the beginning of the book.
I am indecisive about what I want to read for January. There were a few books from my fall TBR that I didn't get around to, so I may start with those. I also wanted to read Magnolia Parks before the year ended but it's not gonna happen lol so I may put that on my January "hopefuls" list. Sounds like you definitely picked some heavy hitters for January. Can't wait to hear your thoughts on them, especially House of Eve. One of my favorite reads this year.
I would give anything to read Homegoing again for the first time. It was ✨️spectacular✨️!!!
Highly recommend Stay With Me and Homegoing both were 5 🌟⭐️🌟🌟🌟📚
I’ve heard such great things about these books!
I have the house of eve on my TBR for Jan as well! ❤
Currently reading "loved by you" it's so good. 🥰
Perfect Peace was a crazy story, interested to hear your take!
Black, Homegoing, Perfect Peace & Stay with Me are on my 25 tbr 🫰🏾😌🙆🏾♀️📚✨ Loved by You sounds good i will add it also 😮💨😊 🙆🏾♀️🍿📖
Beverly Jenkins has wonderful historical romances 💕
These are some interesting sounding books I wanna read this year.
The Titanic Survivors Book Club by Timothy Schaffert
The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez (takes place during the construction of the Panama Canal)
Pelican Girls by Julia Malye (ship full of young women plucked from a Paris asylum and sent to marry settlers in North America)
All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall (I think it is about a family living on roof of natural history museum after glaciers have melted and water levels have risen and they are trying to preserve some parts of the museum)
Farrah has a trilogy centered around ladies who were dating the same guy… fun fun friendship/sisterhood and individual love stories🤗😍🤗… jic you want more by her after Pardon my Frenchie (which I’ve yet to read)
I’m so excited!!! I got an arc for Somebody’s Husband!!! My reading plans have definitely changed lol!!! In 2025 I’m going to dive into more romantasy books! I’m looking forward to Rebel Witch, Onyx Storm, and the Things God’s break. I’m also excited for Can’t get enough, Say you’ll remember me, and Deep!
I too want to read new genres in the new year and that will be mangas. I’m curious to know if I’ll like them.
Perfect Peace is wild. Couple more recs for Black contemporary books.
Skye Falling by Mia Mckenzie
Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue
The God of Good Looks by Breanne McIvor
The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha philyaw (this is a short story collection, but they are so good)
In Every Mirror She's Black by Lọlá Ákínmádé Akerström
James by Percival Everett
Songs of Irie by Asha Ashanti Bromfield
Brooms by Jasmine Walls
I’m happy you mentioned Natasha bishop she wasn’t n my radar until now ❤
I loved House of Eve. Suggested reads" the Color Purple, which is written in letters. Their Eyes Were Watching God is so beautifully written. The Great Divide is on my TBR and so is All We Were Promised. I also liked Take my Hand. I have aolga Dies While Dreaming on my physical TBR. I also loved Black Cake, but I think yoh read that one. I can't remember.
Black Cake was so good!
@ShennethDoveMorse Have you watched the show? I am afraid it won't hold up.
@ not yet! It’s on my list though
The Partner Plot is amazing.
Have you read any more 5 star reads since your last 5-star ratings video? I watched your last one and I'm excited to put all of those on my TBRs for next year. I'm going to add autobiographies, historical fictions, fantasy and urban romance (and MAYBE horror) to my reading list in 2025 since I've only been reading dark/contemporary/bully/taboo romance, and thrillers. The books I'm most excited for are the Magnolia Parks books, "Before I Let Go" by Kennedy Ryan and " The Words" by A. Jade....and finishing the series of books I've started and loved.
I love The Words so much! It’s definitely my favorite book I’ve read this year. I e read it twice and will definitely read it again.
Have you ever read Look Closer by David Ellis?definitely my favorite thriller (as of rn) of all time 😭 the printe copy has pretty small font so it may be best on the kindle !
I recommend The facade by Judy Corry, that was a 5 star read for me. It's a book I can reread and still get the same feels.
So glad you loved it!
Oh my goodness can you believe we are only weeks away from 2025 😱
A book similar to Pardon my Frenchie that I think you may like better is The Problem with Dating by Brittainy Cherry. I would highly recommend The Boyfriend Project series by Farrah Rochon
OMG why did we yawn at the exact same time!! Hahaah it's that time of the work day!
Also, PLEASE read The wall of Winnipeg first!!! I’m not a slow burn girl at all, but that book changed my mind!!!
Here you go again making me buy more books😂❤📚 I have never been reading a book and also listening to audiobooks! Let’s not forget the kindle…which I just bought a stand and remote page turner for! Ready for 2025!😂
you need to read Don't cry for me and the coming by Daniel Black also Boys Come Frist by Aaron Foley And Out in the open by A.J.Truman
I want to recommend an author I think you would enjoy, Kaye Rockwell , an indie Filipina author. She writes amazing heartfelt and sweet stories . The glad you exist trilogy by her is my one of my favorite series by her 💞 all above 4 ⭐️ reads for me
❤❤❤
House of Eve is phenomenal
Can I recommend two books to you ? A love that saves then A love that restores both by jaimsss P. I don’t see anyone reading or talking about these books or any of her books in general.
Thanks for recommending!
House of Eve on my TBR
I want to read a book by Brittany Cherry, which one would you recommend that I grab first?
Did you read “no exit” by Taylor Adams? It is thriller I like the best
Gone girl
I read The House of Eve it was ok.
I hope you have a great 2025❤❤❤
(Sarcasm incoming) 😳 😳 😳 Wait, ma'am, you're not a robot? Ma'am, the deception you've pulled. I don't know if I can trust your bookish recommendations anymore. I don't know if...I'm so betrayed right now. (serious voice) Okay, I pray the above statement came across as me being super goofy and you don't take too much offense to my sense of humor. You're human and have a life outside of RUclips, so you yawning does not bother me in the slightest. Your TBR is impressive though; still working on my current one while also planning to buy more books (wherever do I get that idea?).