I was tagged by Gavin @GenreBooks23 the original tag is from @TheBookPonderer
1. What kinds of Booktube content makes you feel good or gives you encouragement? 2. How has Booktube motivated you or encouraged you to do something you might not have done otherwise? 3. How has Booktube inspired you to put more positivity out into the world? 4. What is your favourite comment to hear someone say about you or your channel? 5. What are some unexpected happy surprises of Booktube? 6. What is a positive outcome you’ve gotten from making videos? 7. Which Booktubers make you laugh? 8. Which Booktubers warm your heart and make you feel all happy inside? 9. Who are some of your favorite commenters who don't have their own channel? 10. What is something new you can do to put more positive energy out into Booktube?
Great tag! If you are reading this - YOU are tagged!
Booktube Makes Me Happy Tag #tagtuesday #booktubetag #booktubeBeyond Books2024-10-15 | Join me and Raina as we discuss the Booktube Makes Me Happy Tag! Happy Tag Tuesday and thanks for watching!
I was tagged by Gavin @GenreBooks23 the original tag is from @TheBookPonderer
1. What kinds of Booktube content makes you feel good or gives you encouragement? 2. How has Booktube motivated you or encouraged you to do something you might not have done otherwise? 3. How has Booktube inspired you to put more positivity out into the world? 4. What is your favourite comment to hear someone say about you or your channel? 5. What are some unexpected happy surprises of Booktube? 6. What is a positive outcome you’ve gotten from making videos? 7. Which Booktubers make you laugh? 8. Which Booktubers warm your heart and make you feel all happy inside? 9. Who are some of your favorite commenters who don't have their own channel? 10. What is something new you can do to put more positive energy out into Booktube?
Great tag! If you are reading this - YOU are tagged!
BuyMeACoffee or Buy Raina a Biscuit: buymeacoffee.com/beyond.books Join me on Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/171730778-reney Contact Me at: beyond.books4242@gmail.comMoozica Tongue Drum Unboxing - what did I do now? #tonguedrum #unboxing #unboxingvideoBeyond Books2024-10-17 | Join me and my lovely co-host, Raina as we unbox my new tongue drum from Amazon. I purchased my first tongue drum about 1 1/2 months ago and fell in love with it. Now it seems I've gone and done it again! This time, I purchased a Moozica-Brand 14inchTongue Drum, again from Amazon. It was on sale for Prime Days and I couldn't resist! This one has a D-Kurd Scale and Overtone Design. You will see exactly what that is when I unbox it and start trying it out. I hope you enjoy my video - don't forget to like and subscribe. Also, feel free to ask questions - obviously, I'm on a tongue drum journey, so you may as well come along for the ride.
Here is an affiliate link to the drum I purchased so you can take a look if you are interested and want a better look: amzn.to/3BFY0sh And the one I purchased a few weeks ago which is much less expensive, if you are just looking for something to get started: amzn.to/3NqKH1E
Also, here's a link to my video where I talk about the other drum and other things I do when I'm not reading: youtu.be/B-n2osNqiI4
Buy Raina a biscuit: buymeacoffee.com/beyond.books Contact me at beyond.books4242@gmail.comA Prayer for Owen Meany - A Banned Book Review #24bb #booktube #booktuberBeyond Books2024-10-16 | Join me as I review and discuss banned book #16: "A Prayer for Owen Meany" by John Irving
Ingredient's Nonstick cooking spray (I just use parchment paper) 8 tablespoons (1 stick) vegan margarine (I used butter) 3/4 cup brown sugar 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin Egg replacer to equal 1 egg (I used 1/4 cup applesauce, other suggestions are 1/4 cup mashed banana, vegan egg replacement products or an actual egg, if you don't mind non-vegan cookies) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves pinch of ground nutmeg pinch of mace (I did not use nor have I ever used, it is optional) 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt (I did not add any additional salt, I try to stay low sodium as much as I can) 1 cup vegan semisweet chocolate chips (I used regular chocolate chips, but unfortunately that part of the video got mistakenly edited out - SORRY!)
350 degree oven Use a large bowl to mix margarine and sugars until creamy. Add the pumpkin and mix. Add the egg replacer and mix, then vanilla and stir well. Stir together the dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture, stir to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips with a spoon or spatula. (for some reason, I did not get this part on video - but I did add 1 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips) Spoon the batter in 1/3 cup measures onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 1 inch between the cookies. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. (I had to go about 17 -18 minutes to achieve a nice color and fully baked cookie). Let the cookies rest on the pan for 1 minute after removing from the oven and then cool on wire rack. Enjoy with coffee, tea, cocoa or your favorite hot beverage! Happy Fall!
Contact me: beyond.books4242@gmail.com Buy me a coffee or Raina a biscuit: buymeacoffee.com/beyond.booksThe Evolution of a Booktuber Original Tag! #booktubetag #books #tagtuesdayBeyond Books2024-10-08 | Join me and my hound dog, Raina as we share our thoughts about evolution as a booktuber.
The Original Evolution of a Booktube Tag!
This tag was created by Jack @spreadbookjoy who wrote this about this tag: "I am celebrating 4 years on Booktube by contemplating my evolution as a booktuber with an original tag! There are only 4 prompts which you can interpret in any way you choose. My interpretations of the prompts are here to help you:"
(1) EXTINCTION: Are there things you used to do on your channel that you no longer do?
(2) ADAPTATION: What things have you done on your channel or as a result of being on booktube that you never thought you would do?
(3) EVOLUTION: how has booktube changed you and what do you aspire to do on your channel in future?
(4) BONUS PROMPT: Impart your words of wisdom to all of the fledgling booktubers out there!
(5) TAG SOME PEOPLE! If you are watching this video and you would like to do this tag, please consider yourself tagged.
It's a fun tag and we should all as Booktubers, take a look at ourselves from time to time!
For more info about the Book Bundler opening to the public: thebookbundler.com/pages/book-sale-information-and-bundlepaloozaOctober BOTM Choice #bookofthemonth #botmBeyond Books2024-10-06 | Join me and my trusty co-host, Raina as we review the Book of the Month choices for October, 2024. Also, stick around for the bonus video at the end - it's me (again!) harvesting lettuce from my aerogarden and making a delicious salad.
Link to my "book haul" video (the last for 2024?): youtu.be/5RGJlP0cRyQTBR for October, 2024: Lets Read Some Horror!Beyond Books2024-10-03 | Join me and the co-host, Raina as we take a look at my reading for October, 2024. It's "scary season" - so you know that horror wins the day! Let's see what else is on the list!
Links to channels mentioned in this video: @WillowTalksBooks @ellenmadebookclub
Statement from Miracle-Gro company regarding Aerogardens: aerogarden.com/home
Amazon Affiliate Links for books mentioned in this video: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving: amzn.to/4eodAXY Managing and Other Lies: A Queer Horror Collection by Willow Heath: amzn.to/4dskquk Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky: amzn.to/4gRr3sX Beartown by Fredrik Backman: amzn.to/3Y9ovz4 The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King: amzn.to/4eKFxce Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman: amzn.to/3NdemeC
Contact me: beyond.books4242@gmail.comA Walk Through Colonial Williamsburg #williamsburgva #williamsburgBeyond Books2024-10-03 | Join me and Raina as we talk a casual early morning stroll through the streets of the Colonial Area in Williamsburg, VA. Here I will show you some of the sights - historic buildings, gift shops, pastures, horses and more. I hope you enjoy it!
If you like my content, don't forget to like and subscribe!September Wrap-Up, 2024 - you read WHAT!?!Beyond Books2024-09-30 | Join me and my wonderful co-host, Raina as we discuss the books I read this month! TRIGGER WARNING: One of these books is about child sexual assault. It is about a pedophile. If you are sensitive to this issue, please consider not watching that portion of the video. I will give a verbal warning in the video before I start discussing this particular book.
Books mentioned in this video, with Amazon Associate links: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving: amzn.to/47Q5RiM Madwoman by Chelsea Bieker: amzn.to/4eorV6H Hard Rain Falling by Don Carpenter: amzn.to/4eN7Jvh Widow's Cove by Paul Rooney: amzn.to/4gEkzxs A Month in the Country by JL Carr: amzn.to/3zJjOmb Conversations with a Pedophile, In the Interest of Our Children by Amy Hammel-Zabin: amzn.to/4ep8vPc
If you like my content, please remember to "like", "subscribe" and comment. I hope to see you again soon!The 54321 Book Tag #tagtuesday #booktag #booktags #booktubetag #booktubeBeyond Books2024-09-27 | Join me and my faithful co-host as we answer the prompts for the 54321 Book Tag.
This is a nice, little tag and I was tagged by Mimi @itsmimiduong
The Questions: 5 5-star recent reads 4 auto-buy authors 3 favorite genres 2 favorite places to read 1 book you promise to read really soon
If you watching this video, please consider yourself tagged and take it on! It's a good one!
Amazon Affiliates Links for products mentioned in this video:
This tag was created by Ruben @ToReadersItMayConcern and Emily@TheLinguistsLibrary
The Prompts: 1. Beauty in concept 2. Beauty in opening line(s) 3. Beauty in character 4. Beauty amidst pain 5. Beauty in incompleteness 6. Beauty in place 7. Beauty in time 8. Beauty in catharsis 9. Tag others: Daniela@Uncommon_Reader Ellen@ellenmadebookclub Amy@AmywithaY70 Merrick@TheBookThing Freddie@SluggishReader
Contact me: beyond.books4242@gmailcomVirginia Clay Festival - come join the fun! #pottery #virginia #clay #clayartBeyond Books2024-09-21 | Join me and Donna at the Virginia Clay Festival in Stanardsville, VA. There was plenty to see and do - lots of great shopping, demonstrations, food trucks, music and more!
First I'll start by showing you what's outside - demonstration tents, food trucks and music. Then I'll show you around inside where there are so many amazing potters selling their finished pieces. And just when we thought we were done - we discovered a Little Free Library! Well, we had to take a look at that, of course. So in all, it was fun day and I hope you enjoy the video!
Contact me at beyond.books4242@gmail.comEPIC Fall Salad!Beyond Books2024-09-18 | ...What I Do When Im NOT Reading #aerogarden #steeltonguedrum #pottery #diamondpaintingBeyond Books2024-09-18 | Join me and my lovely co-host, Raina the Wonder Dog as we discuss what I do when I'm not reading. Do you have hobbies that AREN'T reading? Do we have some of the same hobbies? Let me know in the comments below!
Amazon Associate Links for items discussed in this video: ORORA 12 inch Tongue Drum (13 note, Key of C) : amzn.to/4d8KCdb Tongue Drum Music Books for Beginners: amzn.to/4epasuz amzn.to/4e8PYq3
Buy Raina a Biscuit: buymeacoffee.com/invite/beyond.booksMorning Has BrokenBeyond Books2024-09-16 | ...Relaxing RythmnsBeyond Books2024-09-15 | ...Adventurers Assemble Tag! #tagtuesday #booktubetagBeyond Books2024-09-13 | Join me and my lively co-host as we choose our partners for a fictitious jaunt into the unknown. Let's see - we will need food, companionship, smarts, a good defense system and FOOD! We will need to think about this one!
Adventurer's Assemble!
John @DisquietandDragons-lh3zm created this tag. I was tagged by Pat @BookChatWithPat8668
The prompts for this tag are:
1.Nom Nom Nom - Choose a companion or adventurers that will ensure you eat well on your quest. 2. I know this one - Choose a companion or adventurers to help you win a pub/tavern quiz. 3. Keep it secret, keep it safe - Choose a companion or adventurers that will stay loyal and trustworthy until the very end. 4. Got your back - Choose a companion or adventurers that will help you out in a fight. 5. Man's best friend - Choose a companion or adventurers that are not human. 6. Tag other booktubers:
Hannah @HannahsBooks Daniela @Uncommon_Reader Ellen @ellenmadebookclub Scott @someothercharacter Jae @FacelessBookReviews
Books and authors mentioned in this video: "Food to Die For" - Patricia Cornwell Dr. Kay Scarpetta series - Patricia Cornwell The Deadly Sins Series - Laurence Sanders "The Lion Women of Tehran" - Marjan Kamali "The Women: Kristen Hannah "Suspect" - Robert Crais "remarkable Bright Creatures" - Shelby Van PeltThrifting and Planting - Goodwill Book Haul and Sunflower Micros #bookhaul #bookhauls #aerogardenBeyond Books2024-09-09 | Join me and the hungry co-host for another episode of Beyond Books. This time it's a haul from the Goodwill and planting Sunflower seeds in my Aerogarden.
Books Mentioned in this video: Blacktop Wasteland by SA Cosby A Place to Stand by Jimmy Santiago Baca "My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry" by Fredrik Backman Madhouse at the End of the Earth Julian Sancton She's Come Undone by Wally Lamb Black Boy by Richard Wright A Very Virginia Christmas by Willford KaleThe Cozy Coffee Mug Tag #tagtuesday #booktubetag #booktuberBeyond Books2024-09-08 | Join me and Raina as we answer the prompts for the Cozy Coffee Mug Tag. We will show you some of our favorite books, mugs and snacks!
This is the Cozy Coffee Mug Tag, an original tag created by Jen @literarylove123 Jen's original tag video @literarylove123 • The Cozy Coffee Mug Book Tag | An Ori...
Cozy Coffee Mug Book Tag Prompts: 1.Hex the Patriarchy: Share your favorite women authors. 2. Never Underestimate a Woman Who Reads Stephen King Books: Share your favorite fictional women characters. 3. Edgar Allan Poe: Share your favorite Gothic book or story. 4. Swiftea: Name your auto-buy authors. 5. Camp Crystal Lake: Share a book that makes you feel nostalgic. 6. Happy Halloween: Share a holiday-themed book that you recommend. 7. This Mug Contains Magic: Share a book you enjoyed that is outside of your comfort zone/typical genre. 8. Tag some bookish friends.
I tag anyone who is watching this video who would like to do this tag!
Other Authors and Books Mentioned: DAVID ROSENFELT - Dachshund Through the Snow Jeffrey Ford "Ahab Returns" Helen Hoang "The Kiss Quotient" D. Alexander Ward "Beneath Ash and Bone"
Contact me at beyond.books4242@gmail.comSeptember TBR and Aerogarden Update - what am I reading and growing this month?Beyond Books2024-09-06 | Join me and co-host, Raina as we work kitchen magic with a little help from the Aerogarden and introduce the TBR List for the month of September. Channels mentioned in this video: @BookChatWithPat8668
Books mentioned in this video: Hard Rain Falling by Don Carpenter Widow's Cove by Paul Rooney Loved and Missed by Suzie Boyt A Month in the Country by JL Carr A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving Enter Ghost – Isabella Hammad North Woods – Daniel Mason The Bee Sting – Paul Murray The Rachel Incident – Caroline O’Donoghue Tom Lake – Ann Patchett Wellness – Nathan HillAerogarden Update - Whats growing? #aerogarden #hydroponicsBeyond Books2024-09-03 | Join me for a brief update on the seeds I planted in my aerogardens 5 days ago. We have broccoli microgreens almost ready to eat, great germination on the petunias and acceptable growth among the lettuce plants. Check it out!
Here is a link to the video where I planted these seeds:youtu.be/4r7MXoOqMVgBanned Book Review: I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings (#15) by Maya Angelou #24BB #bookreviewBeyond Books2024-09-02 | Join me as I review my latest banned book read - "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou.
This is one of our beautiful Virginia Parks! It was a lovely day - perfect for a canoe ride out on the lake. I hope everyone is enjoying their Labor Day Weekend.
Sorry Raina is not a part of this video. She is not a boating kind of gal! I will be sure she gets a featured part in my next video (as will she!)
Thanks for watching my channel. Don't forget to subscribe - if you haven't already! - give me the thumbs up, like and comment! Although this is mainly a "bookish" channel, I'm always glad to have viewers of all kinds!Aerogarden Planting While the Co-host Snacks! #aerogarden #hydroponicsBeyond Books2024-08-29 | Join me as I plant three very different "crops" in three aerogardens. Raina is standing by to co-host and snack as needed.
Contact me at: beyond.books4242@gmail.comDiary of Young Girl by Anne Frank - Buddy Read with @Uncommon_Reader #24bb #bookreview #booktubeBeyond Books2024-08-28 | Join me and Raina as we discuss another banned book - this time it is "Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank (AKA The Diary of Anne Frank), #14 of 24 for me in 2024!
I read this as a Buddy Read with Daniela @Uncommon_Reader Here is link to her video as well: youtu.be/QoRmakejNeIAugust Wrap Up, 2024Beyond Books2024-08-26 | Join me as I discuss the books I read in August, 2024. Decafe not allowed!?! I have concerns - let's discuss.
And the following channel: @MariaClaraeJP@MarilynMayaMendoza
These are the books I talked about: Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou A Spell for Disappearing, a short story by Abby Geni which first appeared in The Body Farm and finally, Devotions by Mary OliverTake a Walk with me and Raina as we explore the The Basset Trace Trail in Williamsburg, VABeyond Books2024-08-23 | Today Raina and I walked the Basset Trace Trail in Williamsburg.
A self-guided nature walk exploring our woodlands, home to a collection of native plants and a birding “hotspot” with over 40 bird species that can be observed seasonally. Open dawn to dusk. See wildflowers in bloom and enjoy the forest on this short (1.4 mi) trail that lies between the two Golden Horseshoe golf courses. Access is from the Griffin Hotel parking lot or the Green Course club. colonialwilliamsburg.org/locations/bassett-trace-nature-trail
CORRECTION: I misspoke in the video - this trail terminates (or starts) at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Course - NOT the Williamsburg Country Club.Book Buds Second Original Tag #tagtuesday #booktubetagBeyond Books2024-08-21 | Join us as we answer the prompts for the Book Buds Second Original Tag.
This is The Book Buds' Second Original Tag. They have recently revived this tag. I was tagged by Pat@BookChatWithPat8668 . Here's what they had to say about this tag: The Book Buds Tag! (Original) Our 2nd Original Tag!! So excited! We’re ALL Book Buds here on booktube, so let’s have some fun with our buds and see who has the strength of character to help us out in some unusual circumstances! If you do this tag, please tag @bookbuds2103 so they can check out your answers. Remember: you can answer with people who have already done the tag, even with the original Book Buds creators! Just have fun with it!
Questions: 1. You’re stuck on a deserted island and can only bring one booktuber bud, but ALL their books would come with them - who do you want to be stuck with?
2. You accidentally rob a bookstore with a booktuber bud by walking out with 100 books. You spend a year behind bars with them, BUT now you can read and do videos together. Who do you get locked up with?
3. You magically get trapped in a murder mystery you are reading. Another booktuber bud joins you to solve the mystery! – Who do you want to join you?
4. You magically get trapped in a fantasy novel fighting dragons and casting spells. Which booktuber bud do you choose to bring in with you to save the day?
5. You are stuck in the cloud of sadness, hitting a reading funk, and feeling totally uninspired. Which booktuber bud can pick you up with their positivity?
6. Your arms are in cast for two months and a booktuber bud is going to edit all your videos for you. - Who edits them and why?
7. You press a button and instantly have read ALL the books that a booktuber bud has already read. - Which bud would you pick and why? There is no need to tag additional people, because you basically just tagged everyone that you mentioned! Let YOUR Book Buds know you mentioned them and let’s see what they do with this tag! If you are watching this tag video and you would like to do it too, please consider yourself tagged.
Channels mentioned: @DezmondZ @TheGrapeJellyLibrary @BookChatWithPat8668 @RaynorReadsStuff @readandre-read @HannahsBooks @MIDDLEoftheBookMARCH @MarilynMayaMendoza @itsmimiduong @KellyLovesBooksandMovies @CriminOllyBlog @Uncommon_Reader @TheBookThing @someothercharacter @Maeve_Ever_Books @PageTurnersWithKatja @M-J @BookBuds @Littlebiglibrary @FacelessBookReviews @bookstalgic @ellenmadebookclubBook Review - First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston #bookreview #bookrecommendation #spoilersBeyond Books2024-08-18 | Join me as I review my Book of the Month Choice, "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston. You should know that this video contains SLIGHT spoilers. This is a difficult book to talk about without giving a little something away, but it has plenty of action and intrigue! I really don't think that knowing any of these little tidbits will give the story away and it will still contain plenty of surprises.
Sorry about Raina not being very visible. She's been "in a mood" all day and I think she is ready to ask for another week off. Stardom seems to have gone to her head, so for now - I will apologize for her and hope her outlook (and work ethic) improves soon!
Books mentioned in this video: "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston "Remarkably Bright Creatures" Shelby Van Pelt
Check out BOTM for yourself, right here: mybotm.com/e5o8xneju7lWhen You Need to Hear the Whole Menu AND the Daily Specials Before Deciding!Beyond Books2024-08-17 | ...A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman - Q and A SessionBeyond Books2024-08-16 | Join me and Raina the Grouch as we answer "bookish" questions about "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrik Backman. I read this book last month as part of the @ellenmadebookclub and this month I would like to answer some viewer questions as well as my own and Ellen's regarding the story.
TRIGGER WARNING: This book has themes of suicide. Please research other, more full reviews of this book for further information, if you are sensitive to this issue.Another Walk in the Park featuring Raina, the Mole-Hunting Wonder Dog!Beyond Books2024-08-15 | Join me and my furry friend as we take a little walk around Freedom Park in Williamsburg, VA.
Freedom Park has a rich historical background dating back to the 1650s. This park is the site of an 18th Century cemetery, the Revolutionary War Battle of Spencer’s Ordinary (1781) and a 17th Century domicile which is revealing much archaeological research of the early colonial period (1680-1730). Freedom Park was also home to one of the nation's earliest Free Black Settlements in America from 1803-1850. Three historically accurate recreated cabins are located in the park, and are furnished with items authentic to the period. This 600-acre forested retreat also features approximately 2 miles of multiuse trails, including a 1-mile ADA accessible paved trail, and more than 20 miles of mountain bike trails winding through historical sites, forests and along creeks and open meadows. The bike trails are designed, built, and maintained by the Eastern Virginia Mountain Bike Association. The Williamsburg Botanical Garden is also located at Freedom Park. Members of the Garden developed and maintain the area which features more than 800 species of native vegetation. The Garden also offers monthly educational programs, and special events throughout the year.The Phenomenal Woman Book Tag #tagtuesday #tag #thephenomenalwomanbooktagBeyond Books2024-08-13 | The Phenomenal Woman Book Tag was created by @MarilynMayaMendoza
I was tagged by Marilyn too. And also, Pat @BookChatWithPat8668
Marilyn created her first original book tag to complement her first read-a-thon celebrating four years on Booktube and her 74th birthday in August.
Prompts: 1.Who is your favorite phenomenal woman author? 2. What book features your favorite phenomenal woman character? 3. If you were creating a book prize, which book by a phenomenal woman author would you choose? 4. Tag some phenomenal women booktubers.
I tag: @SarahsNightstand @Uncommon_Reader @BooksAndJams @itsmimiduong @insearchofwonderBuffalo TOFU? Its whats for dinner!Beyond Books2024-08-11 | Join me as I cook up a delectable batch of Buffalo Tofu! It's an uncommon American treat, but very nutritious - full of protein and very little fat!
Here's the basic recipe, but really - I made this up, so it's pretty fluid and I would love to hear about suggestions you may have -
1 block of firm Tofu (usually 12 oz) - drained well. 1/4 cup Olive Oil 1/4 cup lime juice (or the juice of 1-2 fresh limes) 1 TBSP honey (or agave) 3 -4 cloves of garlic, minced (I used more, but I'm a Gar-li-holic) Sprinkle of salt and pepper Your favorite Hot Wing or Buffalo Sauce (my choice is Frank's Red Hot Wing Sauce)
Cut tofu in small cubes. Each cube should be about 2 bites size. Whisk together oil, lime juice, honey, minced garlic and salt and pepper. Toss in Tofu pieces and toss bowl until they are well-coated. Put in fridge to marinate for 1 -2 hours. Preheat oven to 400. Add sauce to tofu mixture to desired amount. Spread pieces out on cookie sheet covered with parchment and be sure to cover will all your delicious sauce. Bake for about 30 minutes, then remove from oven and turn tofu. Return to oven for about another 20 minutes or until somewhat crispy. Enjoy with a little additional Buffalo Sauce, fresh lime spritz, sour cream, etc..... These bits make a fun and surprising taco or burrito filling with lettuce, tomato, onions, etc.. Stay healthy!
Here's a link to a good article about the benefits of eating tofu. Nutritional information is sooooo confusing these days, but Cleveland Clinic is a source I would trust: health.clevelandclinic.org/tofu-benefitsAugust 2024, BOTM Unboxing - what did I choose? #botm #bookofthemonthBeyond Books2024-08-09 | Join me and Raina as we unbox our "treat" for this month from the Book of the Month Club. If you are interested in Book of the Month, all the details can be found by using this handy link! mybotm.com/e5o8xneju7l
Here is a link to Suncoast Animal Leagues' website: suncoastanimalleague.org This is the service that rescued Raina from Puerto Rico. Raina was at the Humane Society in San Juan for about 6 months. No one was interested in adopting Raina because she had heartworm and treatment is very expensive. Suncoast brought Raina to the CONUS and paid for her treatments! As you can see, Raina is a healthy, confident and happy dog now! All she needed was a chance and Suncoast provided that for her! If the feeling strikes, please consider making a donation to this wonderful organization! Anyone who lives in Pinellas County, FL will tell you, "Suncoast Animal Rescue is the Best of the Bay!"Take a Walk with Me and RainaBeyond Books2024-08-07 | Take a walk with me and Raina down the cozy brick streets of William and Mary College in Williamsburg, VA. Sorry for the sound change while I'm out walking - I have a new microphone that I love now I'm more used to it, but I didn't have it out with me. I'll have to start remembering to bring it along. Anyway, enjoy!The Winning Title Tag - Match a Title to the Prompt #tagtuesday #booktubetag #booktubeBeyond Books2024-08-06 | Join me and my beloved co-host, Raina as we discuss our title choices for the Winning Title Tag. This is a tag by @HeatherReads I was tagged by Gina@TheLibraryMouseGina and Pat @BookChatWithPat8668
And the prompts are: 1. A Funny Title? 2. A Shocking Title? 3. A Title that sounded like a line of poetry? 4. A Title Which Made Me ask Question? 5. A Heartwarming or Homely (or maybe Homey?) Title? 6. A Title with an Unusual Combination of Words? 7. A Fantastic or Magical Title? 8. A Title Which is a Contradiction or describes the Impossible? 9. Tag others:
Here's a link to my review of "Interesting Facts About Space" by Emily Austen:
youtu.be/h77i6tGF-AI Other books I talked about, but never read: "Leonard and Hungry Paul" by Ronin Hession Nurse and Spy in the Union Army" Sarah Edmunds "The Dog Next Door" "The Light Between Oceans" "Mother, Daughter, Traitor, Spy" "Spelled" "Way of the Peaceful Warrior"
Raina recommends "Nudges: On the Go" - delicious little snacks that smell wonderful and come in their own treat jar!August, 2024 TBR - What to Read in August?Beyond Books2024-08-05 | Join me and the Belly-Rub Bunny as we look at the books I plan to read in August, 2024
Books mentioned in this video: "Stranger in a Strange Land" - Robert A. Heinlein "Diary of a Young Girl" - Anne Frank "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" - Maya Angelou "Remarkably Bright Creatures" - Shelby Van Pelt "Devotions" Mary Oliver "And Still I Rise" Maya Angelou
Channels mentioned: @Uncommon_Reader @MarilynMayaMendoza @BookChatWithPat8668July, 2024 Wrap Up #bookrecommendations #bookrecsBeyond Books2024-08-01 | Join me and my floppy-eared co-host as we discuss what we read in July.
Books mentioned in this video: "Razorblade Tears" by SA Cosby "The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder" by David Grann (no longer in the running for the Booktube Prize - made it to the Semi-finals, but not the final round) "House of Glass" by Sarah Pekkanen "A Man Called Ove" by Fredrick Backman "Dog Songs" by Mary Oliver "Devotions" Mary Oliver "A Prayer for Owen Meany" by John Irving "Moby Dick" by Herman Melville "Unbroken"Laura Hillenbrand "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
Channels mentioned in this video: ellenmadebookclubForgetting Something?Beyond Books2024-07-30 | ...The Reader Profile Tag #tagtuesday #booktubetagBeyond Books2024-07-30 | Join me and my brave co-host as we answer the prompts for the Reader's Profile Tag. Happy Tag Tuesday! ENJOY! The Reader's Profile Tag was created by Hilary at Book Bustle @HilaryBGreen I was tagged by Ellen @ellenmadebookclub I also mentioned this channel: @BookChatWithPat8668
THE READER'S PROFILE TAG 1. What for you makes a good book? 2. What are you currently reading? 3. What's the last book you didn't finish and why? 4. What obscure book do you wish other people would read? 5. What's the longest book you've ever read? 6. If you could have a dinner party with five fictional characters, who would they be? 7. Five books you'd want if stranded on a desert island. 8. One book you could not put down. 9. Five books or authors you will never read. 10. If you were to write a book, what would it be about?
Books mentioned in this video: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving A Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman Devotions: Poetry of Mary Oliver Camino Series by John Grisham Tao Te Ching Gray's Anatomy Kay Scarpetta Series by Patricia CornwellReview: BOTM. July 2024: House of Glass by Sarah PekkanenBeyond Books2024-07-27 | Join me and my hungry co-host, Raina as we discuss the Book of the Month for July, 2024. This book comes out on August 6th, 2024. It is a thriller!
Link to review of Razorblade Tears: youtu.be/9aAIr_SlytM Link to review of A Raisin in the Sun (banned book): youtu.be/DkoP421UHoI Link to review of Beloved (banned book): youtu.be/0Vif6XQS7lQReview - Beloved by Toni Morrison #24bb #spoilerfreereview #spoilerfreeBeyond Books2024-07-25 | Join me and my attentive co-host, Raina as we discuss Beloved by Toni Morrison and it's status as a banned book. This discussion and review is spoiler-free.
American Library Association Link: ala.org/bbooks Link to Spark Notes for Beloved: sparknotes.com/lit/beloved Another good resource: https://bannedbooks.library.cmu.edu/beloved-by-toni-morrison/
Handy links to my other videos featuring banned books: youtu.be/xUoWU5eOuyA My Banned Book Playlist entitled, "I'm With The Banned": youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCgglpoqiC_FpYvyOtvg6iANgb5Iztw_0The Honest Booktuber Tag #tagtuesday #booktubetagBeyond Books2024-07-23 | Join me as I take on the Honest Booktuber Tag! I was tagged by Pat @BookChatWithPat8668 The original tag was created by @HarrietRosie13
Prompts: 1. Have you ever lied about reading a book? 2. Have you ever avoided a book because of controversy around the content/author/ 3. Have you ever been sent a book for free and not disclosed it? 4. Have you ever bought a book with no intention of reading it? 5. Have you ever got caught up in Booktube drama? 6. Have you ever had a hate comment and did you respond? 7. Have you ever made a video just because you knew it would get views? 8. If you could go back to the beginning of your channel, would you do anything differently? 9. Are there any channels you wish you could be more like? 10. What's something you love about your channel? 11. Tag some people.Banned Book Discussion: A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry #24bbBeyond Books2024-07-20 | Join me and the ever-faithful, Raina as we discuss "A Raisin in the Sun" by Lorraine Hansberry. This is a 1959 play that was also made into a movie in 1961. "A Raisin in the Sun" is often taught in high schools. So why is it banned and where? Let's get to it!
Check out @BookChatWithPat8668 (highly recommended!)
00:00 Introduction 00:53 Housekeeping and Shout Outs 03:40 Synopsis of Story 09:34 Why is it Banned 13:15 Opinion and Closing 15:20 One More Thing
I will begin working soon on a series called, "The Master Files: Beyond Breast Cancer". The series will consist of several short videos on such topics as "What to Know About Your Breast Cancer", "What About Nutrition?" "How to Prepare for Breast Cancer Surgery", "Who Will Be On My Treatment Team?", "What Can I Expect Post-Operatively?" "What to Buy as a Gift for Someone with Breast Cancer" and much more. I hope you never have to refer to any of these videos - for yourself or a loved one - but if you do, they are here for you!Mole and Book Hunting in the Park! #books #tagalong #lflBeyond Books2024-07-18 | Join me and the increasingly popular Raina as we track down moles and books!
Welcome to Beyond Books where I usually discuss books from Book of the Month Club and beyond. My videos include unboxings, reviews, TBR lists and anything else "book-related" or "beyond". Today we are beyond - in the great outdoors hunting for bad moles and good books. Please consider subscribing and remember the most important story is your own - craft it well and always go beyond.
Contact me at: beyond.books4242@gmail.comMy 5 Rules for Booktube Tag #tagtuesday #booktubetagBeyond Books2024-07-16 | Join me and my lovely co-host as we discuss our 5 Rules for Booktube!
I was tagged by @library_mouse - I'm not sure who actually started this tag. If you know, please comment below, so I can give the appropriate shout out!
Thanks for your interest in this video and if you haven't done this tag, then GO FOR IT! There are no prompts - just think about your own channel rules. Actually, a nice little bonus would be to talk about how often you think you've broken your rules! Ah, well....maybe next time!BOTM Unboxing for July, 2024 What did I choose?Beyond Books2024-07-12 | Join me and my starry-eyed co-host, Raina as we unbox and reveal my BOTM choice for July, 2024.
If you want to learn more, here's a handy link: mybotm.com/e5o8xneju7l (Just tell them Reney and Raina sent you!)
Here is a link to a fun video where I talk about how Raina came into our lives: youtu.be/2udLQ2vmMAo?si=PFLUxTK7YkNxGeoPTag Team Review: Razorblade Tears by SA Cosby #bookreview #bookrecommendationsBeyond Books2024-07-11 | Join me and Donna as we discuss and review a book we both recently enjoyed: Razorblade Tears by SA Cosby.