Cozy Winter Reading Vlog | What I Read This Month @LiteraryWanderings

Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

Cozy Winter Reading Vlog | What I Read This Month

$Author Spotlight Noel Streatfeild This September marks 40 years since the passing of Noel Streatfeild, the beloved English author who gave us Ballet Shoes and the entire Shoe Books series (thank you to Youve got Mail for that name!). In this author spotlight, Im honoring her legacy by diving into her life, her books, and why her stories still matter four decades later. 📦 My Noel Streatfeild collection: In this video Im sharing the copies Ive collected over the years, from the vintage paperbacks of my childhood to a recently acquired vintage hardcover edition of Party Frocks to Dean Street Press lovely Susan Scarlett reprints (as part of their Furrowed Middle Brow series). 📖 Who was Noel Streatfeild? Mary Noel Streatfeild (24 December 1895 – 11 September 1986) was an English childrens author who became one of the most cherished writers of the 20th century. She wrote novels for children, adults, and romantics at heart. Forty years after her death, her books remain in print, beloved by many readers who resonate with the warmth of her stories. 📌 In this video I cover: 00:00 – Intro 00:50 – Her life 1:30 – The Shoe Books 3:35 – Vicarage Series (autobiographical) 5:00 – Deep dive: Party Frock 6:45 – Family at Caldicott Place 7:20 – The Magic Summer 8:45 – My personal recommendations 9:15 – Christmas Compilation 10:15 – Adult Books 11:45 – Susan Scarlett Romances 13:15 – My personal recommendations 14:15 – Final Thoughts ✨ *Books Mentioned* ✨ Link to eversions of most of her books https://amzn.to/4qqa9qy Link to the autobiographical Vintage series https://amzn.to/3U9eDpB Dean Street Press Susan Scarlett reprints https://www.deanstreetpress.co.uk/pages/author_page/92 Shoe Books https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/shoes/38926/ Christmas Stories https://amzn.to/4xY3Qx7 ✨ *Let me know in the comments* ✨ Have you read any of Noel Streatfeilds books? What are your favorites? This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you enjoy cozy BookTube, you might also like my quiet reading vlogs, seasonal wrap-ups, and aesthetic bookish content. Feel free to subscribe & hit the 🔔 if you are looking for warm, comforting, bookish videos. ✨ *Connect with me in other places* ✨ http://instagram.com/rebeccasliterarywanderings COZY READER BOOK CLUB schedule & book choices at Substack https://thecozyreaderbookclub.substack.com/ ✨ *Buy used books and support independent booksellers* ✨ https://pangobooks.com/LITERARYWANDERINGS https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?code=nEQpL5h4%252f%252fRexpzUSeTnlA%253d%253d (sign up for Thriftbooks Reading Rewards and spend $30 on your first order, and we BOTH get a FREE book reward!) Like Audio Books? Use this link https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm705279 {Rebecca’s Literary Wanderings is the place to find all things bookish: book recommendations, cozy reading vlogs, book hauls, book shopping, and Little Free Library adventures. Discover vintage gems, seasonal TBR picks, and tips for fellow book lovers who enjoy exploring new stories, hidden literary treasures, and cozy reading moments.} #BookRecommendations #ReadingRecommendations #noelstreatfeild #balletshoes #authorspotlight #booktube #childrensclassics #shoeBooks #vintagebooks #classicliterature #bookreview #bookcollection$ $The Author Behind The Secret Garden & A Little Princess: Frances Hodgson Burnett In this author spotlight, we dive into the life and legacy of Frances Hodgson Burnett, the beloved British-American writer behind some of the most cherished childrens classics of all time. From the rags-to-riches story of Little Lord Fauntleroy to the magical garden at the heart of The Secret Garden and the enduring hope of A Little Princess, Burnetts stories have shaped generations of readers. But its her leser-known adult novels that have me enthralled these days! ✨ *In This Video* ✨ Frances Hodgson Burnetts early life (born in Manchester, England in 1849 and immigrated to Tennessee as a young adult) How she went from struggling writer to one of the highest-paid authors of her time The real-life inspirations behind her most famous characters and settings Themes of resilience and healing in her adult works Whether youre a longtime fan of her classic childrens literature and now interested in her adult novels, or if youre new to her entirely,this author deep dive offers something for everyone. ✨ *Let me know in the comments* ✨ Which Frances Hodgson Burnett book is your favorite? Let me know in the comments! ✨ *Books Mentioned* ✨ The Secret Garden https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-secret-garden-by-frances-hodgson-burnett/265048/?resultid=08bacc07-46d2-458c-a8a0-35c048cfee46#edition=75670160&idiq=89097661 A Little Princess https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/a-little-princess-by-frances-hodgson-burnett-barbara-mcclintock/333101/#edition=57525621&idiq=44196344 Little Lord Fauntleroy https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/little-lord-fauntleroy_frances-hodgson-burnett/626802/#edition=6448833&idiq=6241494 The Making of a Marchioness https://bookshop.org/a/124748/9781603863599 The Shuttle https://bookshop.org/a/124748/9781539389354 Beyond the Secret Garden by Ann Thwaite (source biography) https://amzn.to/3RjduL1 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you enjoy cozy BookTube, you might also like my quiet reading vlogs, seasonal wrap-ups, and aesthetic bookish content. Feel free to subscribe & hit the 🔔 if you are looking for warm, comforting, bookish videos. ✨ *Connect with me in other places* ✨ http://instagram.com/rebeccasliterarywanderings COZY READER BOOK CLUB schedule & book choices at Substack https://thecozyreaderbookclub.substack.com/ ✨ *Buy used books and support independent booksellers* ✨ https://pangobooks.com/LITERARYWANDERINGS https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?code=nEQpL5h4%252f%252fRexpzUSeTnlA%253d%253d (sign up for Thriftbooks Reading Rewards and spend $30 on your first order, and we BOTH get a FREE book reward!) Like Audio Books? Use this link https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm705279 {Rebecca’s Literary Wanderings is the place to find all things bookish: book recommendations, cozy reading vlogs, book hauls, book shopping, and Little Free Library adventures. Discover vintage gems, seasonal TBR picks, and tips for fellow book lovers who enjoy exploring new stories, hidden literary treasures, and cozy reading moments.} #BookTube #FrancesHodgsonBurnett #TheSecretGarden #ALittlePrincess #ClassicLiterature #BookTube #AuthorSpotlight #ChildrensLiterature #BookRecommendations #classicbooks$ $Rainy Summer Morning of Reading a Mystery Novel #asmrrain ASMR Rainy Summer Reading Time in the Mountains If you enjoy cozy BookTube, you might also like my quiet reading vlogs, seasonal wrap-ups, and aesthetic bookish content. Feel free to subscribe & hit the 🔔 if you are looking for warm, comforting, bookish videos. Subscribe for more: Vintage book recommendations Forgotten classics Cozy, nostalgic reading content ✨ *Connect with me in other places* ✨ http://instagram.com/rebeccasliterarywanderings COZY READER BOOK CLUB schedule & book choices at Substack https://thecozyreaderbookclub.substack.com/ ✨ *Buy used books and support independent booksellers* ✨ https://pangobooks.com/LITERARYWANDERINGS https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?code=nEQpL5h4%252f%252fRexpzUSeTnlA%253d%253d (sign up for Thriftbooks Reading Rewards and spend $30 on your first order, and we BOTH get a FREE book reward!) Like Audio Books? Use this link https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm705279 {Rebecca’s Literary Wanderings is the place to find all things bookish: book recommendations, cozy reading vlogs, book hauls, book shopping, and Little Free Library adventures. Discover vintage gems, seasonal TBR picks, and tips for fellow book lovers who enjoy exploring new stories, hidden literary treasures, and cozy reading moments.}$

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$Reading Mystery Books for a Week at a Remote Mountain Cabin 🏔️🔍 | Reading Vlog Escape to the mountains with me for a summer reading getaway! In this cozy reading vlog, Im spending a quiet week at a mountain cabin in the woods, surrounded by a pine tree forest and fresh mountain air, with a large stack of mystery novels to keep me company. From classic whodunits to feisty middle-aged female sleuths, Im sharing every book I brought and then give you my honest reviews of the five books I made time to read...all while sharing the summer mountain atmosphere. If youre looking for summer book recommendations, mystery book hauls, or just a peaceful reading vlog to unwind with, I hope youll enjoy this! Grab a cup of tea and lets read together in the mountains. 🌲 What to expect: mountain vacation vibes, mystery book reviews, scenic reading spots, and plenty of bookish relaxation. ✨ *Let me know in the comments* ✨ What are your favorite mystery books or series? Do any of these appeal to you as reading options? Library Sale video mentioned: https://youtu.be/GTXE7bXtKfQ ✨ *Books Mentioned* ✨ Bruno Chief of Police by Martin Walker https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/bruno-chief-of-police_martin-walker/268569/?resultid=d8207063-6ba7-4580-a82e-1fbe6399975f#edition=5504790&idiq=3906928 Post After Post Mortem by ECR Lorac https://bookshop.org/a/124748/9781728267609 The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/the-murder-of-mr-wickham/203447/ In the Market for Murder by TE Kinsey https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/lady-hardcastle-mysteries/92011/ The Briar Club by Kate Quinn https://amzn.to/4pbD5C9 Death of an Author by ECR Lorac https://bookshop.org/a/124748/9781464216268 Death on a Summers Day by Benedict Brown https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/lord-edgington-investigates/172586/ A Trace of Poison by Colleen Cambridge https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/phyllida-bright-mystery/182279/ This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you enjoy cozy BookTube, you might also like my quiet reading vlogs, seasonal wrap-ups, and aesthetic bookish content. Feel free to subscribe & hit the 🔔 if you are looking for warm, comforting, bookish videos. ✨ *Connect with me in other places* ✨ http://instagram.com/rebeccasliterarywanderings COZY READER BOOK CLUB schedule & book choices at Substack https://thecozyreaderbookclub.substack.com/ ✨ *Buy used books and support independent booksellers* ✨ https://pangobooks.com/LITERARYWANDERINGS https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?code=nEQpL5h4%252f%252fRexpzUSeTnlA%253d%253d (sign up for Thriftbooks Reading Rewards and spend $30 on your first order, and we BOTH get a FREE book reward!) Like Audio Books? Use this link https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm705279 {Rebecca’s Literary Wanderings is the place to find all things bookish: book recommendations, cozy reading vlogs, book hauls, book shopping, and Little Free Library adventures. Discover vintage gems, seasonal TBR picks, and tips for fellow book lovers who enjoy exploring new stories, hidden literary treasures, and cozy reading moments.} #BookTube #BookRecommendations #ReadingRecommendations #mysterybooks #readingvlog #summerreading$ $80s Kid Book Club: Baby-Sitters Club, Sweet Valley Twins & Saddle Club Nostalgia Today Im taking a trip down memory lane with some beloved book series that shaped my love of reading in the 1980s and early 90s. In this reading vlog, Im cracking open old Scholastic paperbacks and rereading: 📚 The Baby-Sitters Club by Ann M. Martin https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/the-baby-sitters-club/38547/ Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, and Stacey started it all. Does the BSC still hold up? 📚 Sweet Valley Twins by Francine Pascal https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/sweet-valley-twins/39268/ Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield at Sweet Valley Middle School. Twin drama, clubs, and 80s fashion. 📚 The Saddle Club by Bonnie Bryant https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/saddle-club/44589/ Stevie, Carole, and Lisa at Pine Hollow Stables. Pure horse-girl nostalgia. Ill share my honest reactions, what surprised me, what I had forgotten, and which books Id still recommend today. Plus Im sharing a bit of my vintage book collection and a chat about why I want to read my reread childhood favorites. If you grew up on scholastic book fairs, pizza hut reading programs, and trading paperbacks with friends, this video is for you. ✨ *Let me know in the comments* ✨ Have you read these - either as a child or recently? If not, what series are from YOUR childhood? This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you enjoy cozy BookTube, you might also like my quiet reading vlogs, seasonal wrap-ups, and aesthetic bookish content. Feel free to subscribe & hit the 🔔 if you are looking for warm, comforting, bookish videos. ✨ *Connect with me in other places* ✨ http://instagram.com/rebeccasliterarywanderings COZY READER BOOK CLUB schedule & book choices at Substack https://thecozyreaderbookclub.substack.com/ ✨ *Buy used books and support independent booksellers* ✨ https://pangobooks.com/LITERARYWANDERINGS https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?code=nEQpL5h4%252f%252fRexpzUSeTnlA%253d%253d (sign up for Thriftbooks Reading Rewards and spend $30 on your first order, and we BOTH get a FREE book reward!) Like Audio Books? Use this link https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm705279 {Rebecca’s Literary Wanderings is the place to find all things bookish: book recommendations, cozy reading vlogs, book hauls, book shopping, and Little Free Library adventures. Discover vintage gems, seasonal TBR picks, and tips for fellow book lovers who enjoy exploring new stories, hidden literary treasures, and cozy reading moments.} #BookTube #BookRecommendations #readingvlog #nostalgiareading #thebabysittersclub #sweetvalleytwins #80skids #bookcollection #cozyreading #throwbackbooks$

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$Annotation Workshop & FREE Printable Guide Love the idea of annotating your books but dont know where to start? Or maybe youve tried and it felt more like homework than a meaningful experience? This video is for you. Im sharing an annotation workshop designed to make annotation feel approachable and not academic, while still creating some structure. *Whats inside this workshop* Learn how to annotate fiction in a way that: * Deepens your understanding * Tracks your emotional experience * Makes reading experience richer * Feels enjoyable, not like homework and doesn’t ruin the reading experience 🎁 Free printable linked in the description & pinned comment: The printable includes: A one-page annotation guide Download it here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_NIDpdJi6oKzy1ELjkROBtwgImjWGMSq/view?usp=share_link Why this approach works: This workshop is built for readers who want to engage more deeply without losing the joy. Its a structure from which you can take what works, and leave what doesnt. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction to Annotation Workshop 0:30 – Free printable 1:10 – What is Annotation 1:40 – Tools for Annotating 2:45 – The Book 3:10 – A Secret Tip 4:30 – The Key 6:40 – 3 Type of Annotating 8:15 – Mistakes to Avoid 8:45 – Memorable & Personable 10:30 – Review of Death of an Author by ECR Lorac 12:10 – Last Step: Reflection 12:50 – Final Thoughts ✨*Let me know in the comments* ✨ Are you interested in annotating books? Have you annotated a mystery book yet? ✨ *Books Mentioned* ✨ Death of an Author by ECR Lorac https://bookshop.org/a/124748/9781464216268 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you enjoy cozy BookTube, you might also like my quiet reading vlogs, seasonal wrap-ups, and aesthetic bookish content. Feel free to subscribe & hit the 🔔 if you are looking for warm, comforting, bookish videos. ✨ *Connect with me in other places* ✨ http://instagram.com/rebeccasliterarywanderings COZY READER BOOK CLUB schedule & book choices at Substack https://thecozyreaderbookclub.substack.com/ ✨ *Buy used books and support independent booksellers* ✨ https://pangobooks.com/LITERARYWANDERINGS https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?code=nEQpL5h4%252f%252fRexpzUSeTnlA%253d%253d (sign up for Thriftbooks Reading Rewards and spend $30 on your first order, and we BOTH get a FREE book reward!) Like Audio Books? Use this link https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm705279 {Rebecca’s Literary Wanderings is the place to find all things bookish: book recommendations, cozy reading vlogs, book hauls, book shopping, and Little Free Library adventures. Discover vintage gems, seasonal TBR picks, and tips for fellow book lovers who enjoy exploring new stories, hidden literary treasures, and cozy reading moments.} #BookTube #BookRecommendations #ReadingRecommendations #Annotation #HowToAnnotate #ReadingJournal #BookishCommunity #ReadingHabits #CozyBooktube$ $School Themes in Classic Literature | South Riding, Charlotte Brontë & More From the stern disciplinarians of Victorian boarding schools to the quietly radical reformers of 1930s Yorkshire, headteachers in classic literature are far more than background figures...theyre the backbone to entire fictional worlds. In this video, we explore the best headmistresses and headmasters in classic novels and discuss why they deserve more attention. Headteachers in classic fiction often embody the tension between institutional authority and personal conviction. They can be tyrants, mentors, bureaucrats, or revolutionaries and they tell us a great deal about what their societies valued in education, both the process itself as well as philosophical vision. ✨ *Let me know in the comments* ✨ Do you like to read books that feature headteachers? What books Ive mentioned here seem the most interesting to you or are already your favorites? And have you watched South Riding? ✨ *Books Mentioned* ✨ South Riding by Winifred Holtby: This 1936 masterpiece offers one of literatures most nuanced portraits of school leadership and community politics (so. much. politics). https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/south-riding_winifred-holtby/654436/?resultid=419c72db-1459-4b44-8c23-72f8e398dd00#edition=4699234&idiq=3818020 Villette by Charlotte Brontë: Set in a girls boarding school in Belgium, this book boasts one of Brontës most fascinating (and complex!) characters. https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/villette_charlotte-bront/3251050/?resultid=13ee52e2-c0e6-4016-a1a6-bdc93b19fd00#edition=8107143&idiq=48739698 Christopher Plummer reading Good-Bye Mr. Chips by James Hilton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS 9rax7UA or read the physical copy: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/good-bye-mr-chips_james-hilton/319782/?resultid=46dbdd68-ab8f-4909-93be-9c99bdd2fcc6#edition=3754487&idiq=226393 Miss Read frequently features headmistresses in her popular series as well as standalone novels. Fresh From the Country https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/fresh-from-the-country-miss-read-paperback_miss-read/392383/?resultid=58475d3e-a797-473b-87f1-14839a7bfa61#edition=4111653&idiq=7032725 Village Affairs https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/village-affairs_miss-read/426446/?resultid=42e456cb-80aa-4f3b-8a10-3aa5113f8c5a#edition=2152528&idiq=1812358 The Little Village School by Gervase Phinn is a more modern book but as its written by a retires school superintendent in England, the vibe fits here perfectly. https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-little-village-school_gervase-phinn/1268521/#edition=7035784&idiq=89914810 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you enjoy cozy BookTube, you might also like my quiet reading vlogs, seasonal wrap-ups, and aesthetic bookish content. Feel free to subscribe & hit the 🔔 if you are looking for warm, comforting, bookish videos. ✨ *Connect with me in other places* ✨ http://instagram.com/rebeccasliterarywanderings COZY READER BOOK CLUB schedule & book choices at Substack https://thecozyreaderbookclub.substack.com/ ✨ *Buy used books and support independent booksellers* ✨ https://pangobooks.com/LITERARYWANDERINGS https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?code=nEQpL5h4%252f%252fRexpzUSeTnlA%253d%253d (sign up for Thriftbooks Reading Rewards and spend $30 on your first order, and we BOTH get a FREE book reward!) Like Audio Books? Use this link https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm705279 {Rebecca’s Literary Wanderings is the place to find all things bookish: book recommendations, cozy reading vlogs, book hauls, book shopping, and Little Free Library adventures. Discover vintage gems, seasonal TBR picks, and tips for fellow book lovers who enjoy exploring new stories, hidden literary treasures, and cozy reading moments.} #BookTube #BookRecommendations #ReadingRecommendations #ClassicLiterature$