Neurovember Announcement ๐ง ๐ A mind-full readathon & bingo reading challenge Curious Cat 2024-10-12 | Join me in November for a reading challenge all about the mind and the brain and how they work! NEUROVEMBER READATHON GOOGLE DOCdocs.google.com/document/d/1ddGuye72KYERaBx6Hz3hmaB9ehV-Hoq5wiYwFGqXQY8/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.p02eqe5u5l0iNeurovember is a mind-full readathon of books related to how minds work from different angles, with a particular focus on neurodivergence. Adjacent topics include critical thinking, psychology, mental health, and neuroscience.Use #Neurovember on YouTube and social media to join!TIMESTAMPSโ 0:00 - Introโ 2:00 - The rulesโ 3:33 - The promptsโ 10:46 - Conclusion
I Got My DREAM Home Office & Library ๐๐ Full Renovation + Tour ๐จ Room Makeover Curious Cat 2025-07-27 | ๐ Welcome to the full transformation tour of my DREAM home office & library!In this video, I take you through the entire renovation journeyโfrom a dark, old-school room filled with heavy wood furniture to a vibrant, colorful space designed for creativity, focus, and inspiration.๐ก What youโll see in this video:Before & after shots of the full room makeoverHow I created a bold turquoise geometric accent wallBookshelves tour + cozy reading chair setupA super fun zebra and yellow closet designMy favorite colorful details & decor choices๐ Whether you're into room makeovers, home office setups, or just love a good transformation storyโthis one's for you.๐ Donโt forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoyed this transformation. Iโd love to hear what your dream home office or library looks like!#HomeOfficeMakeover #RoomTransformation #LibrarySetup #ColorfulRoomDesign #InteriorDesignInspo #BeforeAndAfter #CreativeWorkspace #ReadingNook #HomeOfficeTour #DIYRoomMakeover
3 Days in Naples, Italy ๐ฎ๐น | Peaceful, No Talking Travel Vlog Curious Cat 2025-07-23 | Come along on a relaxing 3-day journey through Naples, Italy, in this no-talking travel vlog with soft background music. Discover the city's charm, hidden corners, and scenic viewpointsโcaptured in a calming, cinematic style.๐ Day 1โ3 Highlights Include:๐๏ธ Spaccanapoli & the Historic Center โ narrow streets and authentic local life๐ฐ Castel SantโElmo โ panoramic views of Mount Vesuvius & the Bay of Naples๐๏ธ Mappatella Beach โ peaceful seaside scenes and relaxing coastal vibes๐ Chiaia โ Naplesโ stylish district with boutique shops and vibrant cafes๐๏ธ Piazza del Plebiscito, Royal Palace, & the National Library of Naples๐ฏ Castel dell'Ovo & Naplesโ beautiful seafront promenade๐ Local street food โ pizza, sfogliatella, gelato, and espresso moments๐ Sunset strolls & ambient cityscapes with a true Neapolitan feel๐ถ Background music only โ no narration or voiceoverPerfect for:โ๏ธ Virtual travelersโ๏ธ Relaxing background videoโ๏ธ Travel inspiration for Italyโ๏ธ Fans of no-talking vlogs, cinematic travel, or ASMR-style contentโจ Whether you're planning a trip to Naples or simply want to unwind, this vlog offers a peaceful, authentic look at one of Italyโs most captivating cities.๐ Like, comment, and subscribe for more no-talking travel vlogs from destinations around the world!#NaplesItaly #TravelVlog #NoTalkingVlog #Chiaia #NaplesBeach #ItalyTravel #CastelSantElmo #RooftopViews #NapoliVlog #MappatellaBeach #CinematicTravel
๐ 24 Bookish Questions in under 5 Minutes! ๐ฅ | Rapid Fire Book Tag Curious Cat 2025-07-20 | Join me for the Rapid Fire Book Tag, where I answer 24 quick-fire bookish questionsโfrom E-books vs. Physical Books to Heroes vs. Villains, Genres I Love, Underrated Book Recs, and more! Whether you're a casual reader or a die-hard bookworm, this tag is packed with book opinions, reading habits, and personal favorites. โจThanks @itsmimiduong and @TheKatBite for tagging me!๐ฅ If you love book tags, booktube, or want some new book recommendations, hit play and join the fun!๐ Donโt forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more bookish content every week!#BookTag #RapidFireBookTag #BookTube #ReadingHabits #BookRecommendations #UnderratedBooks #BookLovers #BookishFun๐ง Prompts1. E-Book or Physical Book?2. Paperback or Hardback?3. Online or In-Store Book Shopping?4. Trilogies or Series?5. Heroes or Villains?6. A Book You Want Everyone to Read?7. Recommend an Underrated Book?8. The Last Book You Finished?9. The Last Book You Bought?10. Weirdest Thing Youโve Used as a Bookmark?11. Used Books: Yes or No?12. Top Three Favorite Genres?13. Borrow or Buy?14. Character or Plot?15. Long or Short Books?16. Long or Short Chapters?17. Name the First Three Books You Think Of.18. Books That Make You Laugh or Cry?19. Our World or Fictional Worlds?20. Audiobooks: Yes or No?21. Do You Ever Judge a Book by Its Cover?22. Book to Movie or Book to TV Adaptations?23. A Movie or TV Adaptation You Preferred More Than the Book24. Series or Standalones?25. Tag others๐ฉต TAGGED@sueysbookbanter @books_and_bocadillos @SpilltheReads @goodmornindreamer @meekelareads @FikaFiction-b3s @theliterarylatte @Maeve_EverReading
A Book Haul in This Economy? ๐คฏ Low Buy, Big Reads ๐ 2025 Birthday Book Picks ๐ Curious Cat 2025-07-12 | ๐ Welcome to my mid-year book haul & low-buy year reflection! In this video, I share all 27 books Iโve accumulated in 2025โdespite being on a low-buy challenge! From fantasy and translated fiction to non-fiction gems, this haul includes gifts, travel buys, and a few rule-bending wild cards. I also reflect on how my low-buy goals are going, the rules Iโm keeping, and the ones Iโm updating for the rest of the year.โจ Whether you're doing a no-buy/low-buy year or just love book hauls and thoughtful reflections, this one's for you!๐ Books Mentioned: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, Sunbringer, Forbidden Notebook, Cemetery Boys, and many more.๐ฟ Want more? Watch theseyoutube.com/watch?v=rmYDw41spdU&t=0s&pp=0gcJCb4JAYcqIYzvyoutube.com/watch?v=C_xGm0LbEpk&pp=0gcJCb4JAYcqIYzvyoutube.com/watch?v=amhHXy5_y4U๐บ Featuring shoutouts to these amazing creators:Rochelle @goodmornindreamer Caitlyn @SpilltheReads @ellenmadebookclub @JadeJuniiper Mariandrea @books_and_bocadillos Chelsea @LibrariesandLattes Kat @TheKatBite @SoleilCeline #BookHaul2025 #LowBuyYear #BookTube #BookishReflection #BookTubeCommunity #BookLover #BirthdayBookHaul #BookishGiftsโณ Timestamps00:00 Intro00:53 Some context02:37 The books!17:28 Low-buy update24:23 The things we do for a thumbnail
๐ฎ๐น A perfect day in Ischia ๐๏ธโ๏ธ | Relaxing & cozy Italy travel vlog (no talking) Curious Cat 2025-07-06 | ๐ฎ๐น Welcome to a perfect, peaceful day on the island of Ischia, Italy.In this no-talking travel vlog, come with me to experience the tranquil beauty of one of Italyโs most enchanting islands โ with crystal-clear waters, sun-drenched beaches, lush gardens, and charming coastal towns.๐ฅ No voice, no distractions โ just cozy music and cinematic visuals.Perfect for relaxing, studying, or simply escaping into a slice of Italian paradise.โฑ๏ธ Featured LocationsCastello Aragonese / Aragonese CastleGiardini La Mortella / La Mortella GardensIschia Porto / Ischia's main port๐ About This VideoThis video is part of my no-talking travel series, capturing the calm and magic of beautiful places around the world. Shot with a focus on relaxation, nature, and local atmosphere, this vlog is ideal for slow living fans, ambient video lovers, or anyone dreaming of their next Italy getaway.๐ Subscribe for more peaceful adventuresMore travel vlogs ๐ youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0ROWEp-Hy_SUXBc4yHIU0xp
12 books to read for DISABILITY PRIDE Month ๐ Fantasy, romance, historical, nonfiction & more Curious Cat 2025-07-02 | Looking for books with authentic disability representation? In honor of Disability Pride Month, Iโm sharing 12 powerful book recommendations featuring characters with disabilities across multiple genresโfantasy, romance, literary fiction, young adult, historical fiction, and non-fiction. Whether you're seeking stories about physical disabilities, mental health, deafness, limb differences, or chronic illness, this list includes thoughtful, inclusive reads that highlight diverse experiences. ๐โจ Perfect for readers who love inclusive fiction, diverse characters, and meaningful representation.#DisabilityPrideMonth #BookRecommendations #DisabilityRepresentation #DiverseBooks #InclusiveReading #OwnVoices #BookTube #BooksWithDisabledCharacters #JulyTBRBOOKS MENTIONED๐ Godkiller by Hannah Kaner๐ The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez๐ Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo๐ Guiding Emily by Barbara Hiske๐ Pod by Laline Paull๐ True Biz by Sara Novic๐ A Sign of Her Own by Sarah Marsh๐ Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam Young๐ A Time to Dance by Padma Venkatraman๐ Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau๐ Disability Visibility edited by Alice Wong๐ Sitting Pretty by Rebekah Taussig
The best, the worst, and the noteworthy ๐โจ Mid Year Freakout Tag + some book stats Curious Cat 2025-06-29 | It's that time of year again! YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ WRITER mid-year freakout tag - youtube.com/watch?v=gUq6IymwGDQ๐ฟ 25 books I need to read in 2025 - youtube.com/watch?v=h0PG9s6GMrIMENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO๐ฉต @TheKatBite ๐ฉต @adarkcornerofthelibrary ๐ The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by V. E. Schwab๐ Sorrow & Bliss, by Meg Mason๐ Onyx Storm, by Rebecca Yarros๐ The Hunger Games, Cathing Fire, and Mockingjay, by Suzanne Collins๐ Lika Barn, by Ildiko Fritz๐ A Language of Dragons, by S. F. Williamson๐ Gifted & Talented, by Olivie Blake๐ Death of the Author, by Nnedi Okorafor๐ Mother Mary Comes to Me, by Arundhati Roy๐ The Phoenix Keeper, by S. A. McLean๐ Hello Beautiful, by Ann Napolitano๐ Et l'imagination prend feu, by Christelle Dabos๐ Knight Owl, by Christopher Denise๐ The Tea Dragon Society, by K. McNealPROMPTS๐ค Best Book Youโve Read So Far๐ค Best Sequel Youโve Read So Far๐ค New Releases You Havenโt Read Yet But Want To๐ค Most Anticipated Release for the Second Half of the Year๐ค Biggest Disappointment๐ค Biggest Surprise๐ค Favorite New Author (Debut or New to You)๐ค Newest Fictional Crush๐ค Newest Favorite Character๐ค A Book That Made You Cry๐ค A Book That Made You Happy๐ค The Most Beautiful Book Youโve Bought So Far This Year๐ค Books You Need to Read By the End of the Year
Would You Rather Book Tag (ORIGINAL - Curious edition) feat. @ellenmadebookclub PART 1 Curious Cat 2025-06-25 | Join the fun as @ellenmadebookclub and I try to solve some book dilemmas in this new original tag! Make sure to check out part 2 on Ellen's channel! YOU'LL ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ Part 2 of the tag on Ellen's channel - youtube.com/watch?v=JUD_1zMgMkM๐ฟ Lund vlog feat. @ellenmadebookclub - youtube.com/watch?v=T2CUn0OgHu0PROMPTS๐ค Never read more than one book from the same author (canโt re-read either) OR read only books from your favorite author or one author of your choice๐ค Read a book with an unlikable MC OR your favorite character dies๐ค Start your library from scratch (but you canโt re-buy any of the books that were on your shelves before) OR never be allowed to add a new book to it๐ค Your favorite author never publishes anything new OR only publishes bad books from now on๐ค Read only one of your favorite genres OR read as widely as you want except in that one genre๐ค Be stranded forever on a deserted island with a full library OR still live in society but books have disappeared๐ค SFF - read only 5* series but theyโre unfinished OR read only thick standalones with a bunch of info dumping๐ค MYSTERY - Always get book twists spoiled OR they all have an open ending/the killer isnโt caught๐ค HISTORICAL ROMANCE - great love story but historical inaccuracy OR toxic or meh love story but great historical world building๐ค Read a book that that the best Characters / plot / writing but none of the others๐ค Have a friend who loses your books OR mistreat them (stains, break the spineโฆ)๐ค Never be allowed to visit a bookstore again OR be banned from all the libraries in the world?๐ค Everyone hate your favorite books OR everyone love the books you hate๐ค Only listen to audiobooks narrated by the worst narrator / Mickey Mouse OR only read physical books in terrible lighting๐ค Books from a same series/collection who donโt match OR read books printed in a tiny font๐ค Never post another YouTube video OR never watch YouTube ever again๐ค Tag other peopleTAGGED CHANNELS๐ฉต โจ@TheKatBite ๐ฉต โจ@goodmornindreamer ๐ฉต @itsmimiduong ๐ฉต @JadeJuniiper ๐ฉต โจ@reading_faerie ๐ฉต โจ@JessicasLibraryCard ๐ฉต โจ@StephMorgan_ ๐ฉต โจ@LibrariesandLattes ๐ฉต โจ@liminal.season ๐ฉต โจ@Maeve_EverReading ๐ฉต โจ@adarkcornerofthelibrary ๐ฉต โจ@books_and_bocadillos ๐ฉต โจ@FikaFiction-b3s ๐ฉต โจ@HannahlovesStories ๐ฉต โจ@BonnieNicoleWrites ๐ฉต โจ@libraryunbounded ๐ฉต โจ@becomingabookworm ๐ฉต โจ@booksimnotreading ๐ฉต โจ@MyMessyBookshelf ๐ฉต โจ@musingsinthemeadow ๐ฉต โจ@ferroljane ๐ฉต โจ@starlitreader TIMESTAMPSโณ 00:00 Introโณ 02:08 Q1โณ 03:15 Q2โณ 05:20 Q3โณ 07:00 Q4โณ 09:28 Q5โณ 11:38 Q6โณ 14:28 Q7โณ 16:36 Q8โณ 17:50 Outroโณ 18:50 OK! (bloopers)
โ๏ธ๐๏ธ๐ Design your summer with me (inspired by Gretchen Rubin) + my summer TBR Curious Cat 2025-06-18 | I don't want to let the summer go by without squeezing every last drop of it! So I took inspiration from @GretchenRubin and decided to design my summer, which I'm naming "My Summer of Writing" ^^In this video, I talk about designing your summer, go through the bingo board I designed for myself, as well as my seasonal TBR.#booktube #tbr #authortube #summer YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ 1000 words of summer (writing challenge) - youtube.com/watch?v=n-6IMOij3Jc๐ฟ Stockholm Writers Festival vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=778_U5xrB0Q๐ฟ 25 books I need to read in 2025 - youtube.com/watch?v=h0PG9s6GMrI๐ฟ BookTuber Name Tag - youtube.com/watch?v=nu1041BalqAMENTIONED๐ฉต @goodmornindreamer ๐ฉต @ellenmadebookclub ๐ฉต @books_and_bocadillos TIMESTAMPSโณ 00:00 Design Your Summerโณ 02:07 My Summer Bingoโณ 08:04 My Summer TBR
Writer mid-year freak out tag & 18 AuthorTubers you NEED to watch Curious Cat 2025-06-15 | It's this time of the year again! How is your writing doing? Let's check in together ^^This original tag is inspired by the Mid-Year Freak Out Tag -- this is the writers' version!Do you write and have a YouTube channel? You're very welcome to do this tag. I would love to hear your answers and know how your writing is going!#authortube #author #writing #writer YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ Writer mid-year freak out tag 2024 - youtube.com/watch?v=VSImAk8rNRI&t=684s&pp=0gcJCd4JAYcqIYzv๐ฟ Write for Life (writing vlogs) series - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0TZMEeKbFgd6Zz2X_F87Qk6๐ฟ 1000 words of summer (writing challenge) - youtube.com/watch?v=n-6IMOij3Jc&t=29s&pp=0gcJCd4JAYcqIYzv๐ฟ Mid-Year Freak Out Tag 2024 - youtube.com/watch?v=f0fLFC8f9cg๐ฟ Bookish travel vlog to Copenhagen - youtube.com/watch?v=gHngvQsLAWY๐ฟ Bookish travel vlog to Malmรถ - youtube.com/watch?v=HCmjjYWcP60๐ฟ Book launch party in Lund - youtube.com/watch?v=T2CUn0OgHu0๐ฟ Draconathon reading vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=x9KqUKCloZMPROMPTSโ๏ธ Did you set any writing goals at the beginning of the year? What were they? Are you on track?โ๏ธ (If not already covered) What are you currently working on and how much writing have you done so far this year?โ๏ธ Have you reached any milestones so far this year? (can be word count, stages in a project, or other events in the life of a writer)โ๏ธ What does your writing routine look like right now (if you have one)? Has it changed since the beginning of the year (or the previous year)? Are you happy with it? If not, how would you want it to look like?โ๏ธ Have you encountered any good resources about writing?โ๏ธ If you write with a playlist, what are your current go-to songs to get into writing mode?โ๏ธ Toughest moment related to your writing so far this year?โ๏ธ Best memory related to your writing so far this year?โ๏ธ Something important that youโve learned or advice for your future self (can be very practical about the craft, or more broadly about your own practice)โ๏ธ What would you like to accomplish with your writing during the second half of the year?โ๏ธ Tag other writersCHANNELS TAGGED๐ฉต @StephMorgan_ ๐ฉต @BonnieNicoleWrites ๐ฉต @JadeJuniiper ๐ฉต @thebookbelle ๐ฉต @TaniaChaconWriting ๐ฉต @leawisteriawrites ๐ฉต @briellewrites ๐ฉต @CodyTheWriter ๐ฉต @andesears ๐ฉต @AnnaRobbinsWrites ๐ฉต @KateLee3 ๐ฉต @NatalieForslind ๐ฉต @ferroljane ๐ฉต @KrisMF ๐ฉต @lynndjung ๐ฉต @nataliejaneshields ๐ฉต @saoirsewrites ๐ฉต @kelleyiswriting RESOURCES๐ Brandon Sanderson's writing lectures - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSH_xM-KC3ZvzkfVo_Dls0B5GiE2oMcLY๐ V E Schwab's podcast - veschwab.com/podcast๐ Ann Napolitano on The Shit No One Tells You About Writing - podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/ann-napolitano-on-overcoming-rejection-and-despair-as/id1530250126?i=1000702965563TIME STAMPSโณ 00:00 Writer mid-year freak out tagโณ 14:46 AuthorTuber recs
Birthday month, mental health update, prepping for Italy & more ๐๐๐ฎ๐น A May vlog Curious Cat 2025-06-11 | All I've been up to in May, my birthday month - reading, writing, baking, trying to learn Italian, visiting a beautiful library, and struggling with my mental health.MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO๐ฉต @ellenmadebookclub ๐ฟ Draconathon (April) vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=x9KqUKCloZM๐ฟ My 25 for 2025 books to read list - youtube.com/watch?v=h0PG9s6GMrI
Book launch party in Lund, Sweden ๐๐๐พ๐ธ๐ช feat. @ellenmadebookclub ๐ A cozy travel vlog Curious Cat 2025-06-04 | In April, I went to Lund, in Sweden, to attend a friend's book launch party! I also got the pleasure of meeting my good YouTube friend @ellenmadebookclub IRL! What a delight this was ^^YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ Touring bookshops & writing my novel in Malmรถ - youtube.com/watch?v=HCmjjYWcP60&list=PL_2fsASUht0ROWEp-Hy_SUXBc4yHIU0xp&index=13๐ฟ A bookish day in Copenhagen - youtube.com/watch?v=gHngvQsLAWY&list=PL_2fsASUht0ROWEp-Hy_SUXBc4yHIU0xp&index=13๐ฟ A romantic weekend in Milan - youtube.com/watch?v=sFanNeaLvHk&list=PL_2fsASUht0ROWEp-Hy_SUXBc4yHIU0xp&index=11๐ฟ A long weekend in Stockholm - youtube.com/watch?v=d9u4NNRt13s&list=PL_2fsASUht0ROWEp-Hy_SUXBc4yHIU0xp&index=9
Touring bookshops & writing my novel in Malmoฬ, Sweden ๐ธ๐ช๐โ๏ธ cozy travel vlog (no talking) Curious Cat 2025-05-29 | Follow along for a cozy trip to Malmรถ, Sweden! Let's explore several bookshops, the local library and let's work on my fantasy novel in beautiful locations. YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY๐ฟ A bookish day in Copenhagen - youtube.com/watch?v=gHngvQsLAWY&list=PL_2fsASUht0ROWEp-Hy_SUXBc4yHIU0xp&index=12&pp=gAQBiAQB๐ฟ A romantic weekend in Milan - youtube.com/watch?v=sFanNeaLvHk&list=PL_2fsASUht0ROWEp-Hy_SUXBc4yHIU0xp&index=10&pp=gAQBiAQB๐ฟ A long weekend in Stockholm - youtube.com/watch?v=d9u4NNRt13s&list=PL_2fsASUht0ROWEp-Hy_SUXBc4yHIU0xp&index=8&pp=gAQBiAQB
Booktuber Name Tag (part 1 & 2) Curious Cat 2025-05-25 | This tag was created by @AaronReadABook I was tagged by @ellenmadebookclub on Part 1 and @booksimnotreading on Part 2. Thank you both for tagging me to do this ^^๐ฟ All my tag videos - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0Q18iEclQIJ-L5VVhqI7ujcTHE PROMPTS - PART 1๐๏ธ Books I'm not reading @booksimnotreading - A book that's been on your TBR forever๐๏ธ Novel iDeea @novelideea - A book with an interesting premise or plot device๐๏ธ Revenant Reads @revenantreads - A book where someone has returned from the dead๐๏ธ CriminOlly @CriminOllyBlog - A book where a crime takes place๐๏ธ Book Time With Elvis @BookTimewithElvis - A book about time, time travel, or someone named Elvis๐๏ธ MIDDLE of the Book MARCH @MIDDLEoftheBookMARCH - Your favourite book that you read in March๐๏ธ Book Buds @BookBuds - A book with a great friendship๐๏ธ Obscure Book Adventures @ObscureBookAdventures - A book that you love that never gets talked about๐๏ธ Savage Reads @savagereads - A book with a monster, or beast, or human acting monstrous or beastly๐๏ธ A book that fits your own channel name or the name of a channel that you loveTHE PROMPTS - PART 2๐๏ธ Books and Bocadillos @books_and_bocadillos - A book which features or is about food๐๏ธ Genre Books @GenreBooks23 - A book you like in a genre you don't usually read.๐๏ธ Bookstalgic @bookstalgic - A book that makes you feel nostalgic๐๏ธ Books Songs and Other Magic @bookssongsandothermagic A book about or featuring music or magic (bonus points for magical music)๐๏ธ Passage of Time @passageoftime8561 - A book that is set over a long time frame๐๏ธ Your True Shelf @YourTrueShelf - A book you couldn't believe was a true story๐๏ธ Spread Book Joy @spreadbookjoy - A joyous book that makes you happy๐๏ธ Book Chat With Pat @BookChatWithPat8668 - A book with great dialogue๐๏ธ Roving Reader @RovingReader - A book that is set in multiple countries or lands๐๏ธ BONUS: A book that matches your own channel name or a channel you loveCHANNELS TAGGED๐ฉต @TheKatBite ๐ฉต @Maeve_EverReading ๐ฉต @ferroljane
A bookish day in Copenhagen ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐โ๏ธ Denmark cozy travel vlog for writers & book lovers (no talking) Curious Cat 2025-05-18 | Follow along for a cozy day in Copenhagen, Denmark! Let's explore several bookshops, the national library with its gorgeous old school reading room, and a fancy library bar. YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY๐ฟ A long weekend in Stockholm (travel vlog) - youtube.com/watch?v=d9u4NNRt13s๐ฟ A writer in Stockholm (travel vlog) - youtube.com/watch?v=778_U5xrB0Q๐ฟ Come to the world's most beautiful bookshop (Porto travel vlog) - youtube.com/watch?v=B5ggzfSFmvY
Book stats, low-buy & declutter update ๐๐ฐ๐ฆ 2025 first quarter review (January - April) Curious Cat 2025-05-10 | As May is in full swing, this feels like a good time to look back and reflect on the first third / quarter of the year. In this video, I review things from January to April in terms of books (how many have I acquired, how much money did I spend, how many books have I read, in which languages, etc). If you love book stats, this section is for you! Then I share updates and reflections on how my low-buy has gone so far, looking at the purchases I've made, if I followed through on the rules I've set for myself, etc.Finally, I share the progress I've made in terms of decluttering, and there's been quite a bit of progress indeed! From a decluttering challenge leading me to get rid of +400 items, to decluttering my podcast and book wishlist...MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO๐ฟ My low-buy year plans for 2025 - youtube.com/watch?v=amhHXy5_y4U๐ฟ A night at the mountain observatory (travel vlog) -youtube.com/watch?v=K2NW5s8M3NY๐ฟ Tier-ranking my TBR - youtube.com/watch?v=-g7IlLpI0cQ๐ฟ Draconathon reading vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=x9KqUKCloZM๐ฟ 25 books I need to read in 2025 - youtube.com/watch?v=h0PG9s6GMrI๐ฟ Draconathon TBR & Recs - youtube.com/watch?v=LhIVr_JSzLU๐ My Amazon wishlist - https://www.amazon.fr/hz/wishlist/ls/22YKQPY0YVFBU?ref_=wl_share๐ฉต @ellenmadebookclub Diversity Book Bingo - youtube.com/watch?v=jVYcb0ccykw&pp=0gcJCYUJAYcqIYzv๐ฉต @JadeJuniiper @SoleilCeline Draconathon - instagram.com/draconathonTIMESTAMPSโณ 00:00 Introโณ 00:48 Book Statsโณ 08:39 Low-buy updateโณ 17:25 Declutter progressโณ 24:07 Conclusion & Outro
The month started great, but then... ๐๐ Draconathon reading vlog & life updates Curious Cat 2025-05-04 | In April, I participated in Draconathon, a month-long reading challenge during which we read, watch, and breathe dragons! Come along this monthly vlog during which I read only dragon books.This readathon is hosted by @JadeJuniiper and @SoleilCeline MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO๐ฟ My 24-hour Draconathon reading challenge - youtube.com/watch?v=nMGD3-0J-tU&pp=0gcJCYQJAYcqIYzv๐ฟ @reading_faerie๐ฟ @adarkcornerofthelibrary
Booktube Bio Tag ๐ฉต๐ Learn a bit more about me! Curious Cat 2025-05-01 | This tag was created by Jessica @JessicasLibraryCardI was tagged by Jessica, @Bryndisdaugtherofgunnar and @Kristy.Reads.2024 VIDEOS MENTIONED๐ฟ Travel vlogs - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0ROWEp-Hy_SUXBc4yHIU0xp๐ฟ My first ever video - youtube.com/watch?v=K_WxRGMSP8Q๐ฟ The video I'm most proud of - youtube.com/watch?v=-g7IlLpI0cQ๐ฟ Write for Life series - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0TZMEeKbFgd6Zz2X_F87Qk6CHANNELS MENTIONED๐ฉต @christy-anne-jones ๐ฉต @TheKatBite ๐ฉต @ellenmadebookclub ๐ฉต @JadeJuniiper ๐ฉต @liminal.season ๐ฉต @itsmimiduong ๐ฉต @ferroljane PROMPTS๐ค Who are you? Share a little bit about yourself (as much as you feel comfortable)๐ค How long have you been on Booktube?๐ค What kinds of books do you love to read? Has Booktube had an effect on what you read?๐ค What do you enjoy about making Booktube videos?๐ค What do you not enjoy about making Booktube videos?๐ค What video on your channel are you the most proud of?๐ค Is there anything you wish was different about Booktube?๐ค Name three books that you have reviewed on your channel that you feel represent who you are as a reader.๐ค Name three booktubers whose content inspires you!๐ค Share the love! It can be challenging to find your audience - name three booktubers who you think need more hype!
โจ๐ ๐๏ธ๐ซ๐ท A night at the mountain observatory ๐ซ๐ท๐๏ธ๐ โจ Pic du Midi France cozy travel vlog (no talking) Curious Cat 2025-04-15 | Recently, I had the incredible privilege of spending the night at the Pic du Midi observatory, which is high in the mountains and home to France's biggest telescope and Europe's highest!This was an extraordinary experience and a life bucket list item for me - I had dreamed of it for many, many years!Come along on this once-in-a-lifetime overnight trip to the Pyrenees, France, and enjoy stunning mountain views and some stargazing with me in this cozy travel vlog. Only chill vibes, no talking.YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY๐ฟ Solo travel & writing retreat on the French coast - youtube.com/watch?v=5fazoRHB7rk&list=PL_2fsASUht0ROWEp-Hy_SUXBc4yHIU0xp๐ฟ I ran away to the mountains and walked the witch path - youtube.com/watch?v=MbUzjvos-7M&list=PL_2fsASUht0ROWEp-Hy_SUXBc4yHIU0xp๐ฟ My travel vlog playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0ROWEp-Hy_SUXBc4yHIU0xp
24 hour reading challenge for Draconathon ๐๐โฐ๐ค Fixing my sleep schedule - Readathon vlog Curious Cat 2025-04-10 | Let's feed two birds with one scone by fixing my sleep schedule and getting A LOT of reading done!This is part of Draconathon, a month-long reading bingo challenge hosted by @SoleilCeline and @JadeJuniiper during which we read, watch, dream and breathe dragons!YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ My Draconathon TBR - youtube.com/watch?v=LhIVr_JSzLU๐ฟ Soleil's Draconathon announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=fFERJV1LozA&t=49s๐ฟ Jade's Draconathon TBR - youtube.com/watch?v=yp7wqUv40qk๐ฟ @JessicasLibraryCard Recs and TBR for r/ fantasy bingo - youtube.com/watch?v=xYcoRLGc1CYBOOKS MENTIONED๐ The Tea Dragon Festival, by K. O'Neill๐ The Tea Dragon Tapestry, by K. O'Neill๐ Out of Embers and Shadows, by Shelby Oval๐ Dragonfruit, by Makiia Lucier๐ Onyx Storm, by Rebecca Yarros
My Reading Quirks and Preferences ๐๐ Bookish Elements Tag Curious Cat 2025-04-02 | The Bookish Elements Tag was created by Sarah @Sarah_Coller and I was tagged by Nicky @MyMessyBookshelf Thank you for tagging me ๐๐ฉต Sarah's video - youtube.com/watch?v=L2kTVV4Rqt8๐ฉต Nicky's video - youtube.com/watch?v=fuZOBANeleMYOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ Hold My Place Tag (bookmark collection) - youtube.com/watch?v=a3PoajtYdU4๐ฟ Tier-ranking my whole TBR - youtube.com/watch?v=-g7IlLpI0cQ๐ฟ My book low-buy plans for 2025 - youtube.com/watch?v=amhHXy5_y4U&pp=0gcJCU8JAYcqIYzvTAGGED CHANNELS@BonnieNicoleWrites @LibrariesandLattes @books_and_bocadillos PROMPTS๐ค How do you feel about foreshadowing or dropped hints? ๐ค Bookmarks: what do you use? How do you feel about bending the corner down? ๐ค Forgotten bookmarks: Have you ever found something strange in a book? ๐ค Inscriptions and annotations: how do you feel about writing in a book and how do you annotate, if you do? ๐ค Introductions & footnotes: do you read them or avoid? What makes a good introduction? ๐ค Accessories: do you use bookish accessories like a clip on reading light, book sleeve, annotation materials, bookstand, etc. ๐ค Art & Illustrations: how do cover art and illustrations affect your reading experience? ๐ค Format: which format of books do you prefer? Hardback, paperback, audio, digital? Do you do different things for different situations? ๐ค Tag Some people.
Reading only dragon books for a month ๐๐๐ Draconathon TBR & Recs Curious Cat 2025-03-27 | Draconathon is a readathon organized by @JadeJuniiper and @SoleilCeline during which we're reading dragon books for the month of April.READATHON INFO & LINKS๐ Jade's video - youtube.com/watch?v=MDJBL9W1FbE๐ Soleil's video - youtube.com/watch?v=fFERJV1LozA๐ All the Bingo Boards - drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_CG1z4vwpNhbGn4GyPubpUR0fdYo-l6DMENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOโญ Low-buy year plans for 2025 - youtube.com/watch?v=amhHXy5_y4Uโญ Illumicrate Unboxing - youtube.com/watch?v=53wIjxV5aDAโญ @adarkcornerofthelibrary
The Hunger Games ๐ฟ๐ A chat about burnout ๐ฅ Writing update โ๏ธ February review & Reading Wrap-up Curious Cat 2025-03-23 | Welcome to my February review, where I discuss what happened during the month, with my highs & lows, writing progress, some book stats, and other fun stuff!This month includes a rant (or rather an important conversation) about burnout, reading The Hunger Games for the first time, and a lifetime bucket list trip to the mountains!MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO๐ฟ 25 books I want to read in 2025 - youtube.com/watch?v=h0PG9s6GMrI๐ฟ @ellenmadebookclub Diversity Book Bingo - youtube.com/watch?v=jVYcb0ccykwTIMESTAMPSโณ 00:00 February Montageโณ 01:07 High & Lowโณ 02:43 Favorite of the monthโณ 03:47 Writing updateโณ 08:21 The Lost Flowers of Alice Hartโณ 11:35 The Assassin's Apprenticeโณ 14:15 The Cure for Burnoutโณ 22:59 The Hunger Gamesโณ 24:08 Reading challenges updateโณ 25:04 Outro & Bloopers
The Book & Booktuber Recommendations Tag ๐ Curious Cat 2025-03-19 | The Book & Booktuber Recommendations Tag was created by @ellenmadebookclub See her original video here - youtube.com/watch?v=0iAYJHxbrZYCHANNELS TAGGED๐ฉต @TheKatBite ๐ฉต @itsmimiduong ๐ฉต @LibrariesandLattes ๐ฉต @JadeJuniiper YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ My Tags Playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0Q18iEclQIJ-L5VVhqI7ujc๐ฟ Low-buy year plans for 2025 - youtube.com/watch?v=amhHXy5_y4UTHE PROMPTS๐ค RESPONSE: The person who tagged you recommended a book for you in their video. Let us know what book that was, if you have read it before or since, and if you think it was a good recommendation for you! (Based on having read it or the description of it.) (If you havenโt been tagged, you can skip this prompt, or respond to someoneโs general recommendation on prompt 4.)๐ค RETURN THE FAVOR: Recommend a book back to the person who tagged you (or whose video you watched) and tell us why you chose that book for that person.๐ค PAY IT FORWARD: Choose 3โ10 booktubers that you want to tag. Recommend a book to each of them, and tell us why you think they would like it, based on their reading habits or tastes and the book!๐ค OPEN INVITATION: Recommend a book that you think anyone would like, or that you think everyone should read! This recommendation serves as an open invitation to anyone who hasnโt been tagged!๐ Note 1: If you canโt think of a good recommendation among the books you have read, you can suggest a book you havenโt read that you think the other person would like. Perhaps an upcoming release!๐ Note 2: Donโt worry about recommending a book that the other person might have already read! We canโt keep track of everyone elseโs reading, and if they have already read it, they can tell even better if it was a good choice for them or not!
Tier Ranking my whole TBR + MASSIVE unhaul (+50 books) ๐๐คฏ๐ Low buy + declutter diaries Curious Cat 2025-03-12 | This video was A BEAST to make, but I'm so proud of the result. I hope you'll enjoy watching me suffer as I go through my whole TBR, count all the books, tier rank them and decide on what to keep and what to let go of. As a result, I'm unhauling +50 books and learned quite a few lessons, that I also share throughout the video.Let me know in the comments which book is at the top of your TBR and which one is at the very bottom.VIDEOS MENTIONED๐ฟ Anti-TBR Tag - youtube.com/watch?v=5KZTLfYi-zE๐ฟ My low-buy plans - youtube.com/watch?v=amhHXy5_y4U๐ฟ Porto Travel Vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=B5ggzfSFmvY๐ฟ London Travel Vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=50ZI-tLRWWI๐ฟ Neurovember playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0Si8TtTUjDBJeKuVMvXyHgpTIMESTAMPSโณ 00:00 Gathering the TBRโณ 02:10 How many books?โณ 03:08 Fiction Tier Rankingโณ 05:32 Fiction Keepers!โณ 09:36 Books for the Looksโณ 12:54 Fiction Resultsโณ 14:35 Fiction Unhaulโณ 18:43 NonFiction Tier Rankingโณ 20:31 Existential Crisis...โณ 25:21 NonFiction Decisions & Resultsโณ 29:44 NonFiction Unhaulโณ 37:51 FINAL NUMBERS!โณ 41:20 Where are the books going?โณ 42:26 A note/reflexion on privilege
Hold my place tag ๐ my favorite bookmarks Curious Cat 2025-02-19 | The Hold My Place Tag was created by ๐ฉต @heathereads - youtube.com/watch?v=bYcFtyt0oMY๐ฉต @booksoffthebeatenpath - youtube.com/watch?v=nl-o1z-OAmkI was tagged by๐ฉต @SueJacksonDE youtube.com/watch?v=UppXPryTjtw๐ฉต @MyMessyBookshelf youtube.com/watch?v=RswjGf8eO68YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ London Vlog featuring Daunt Books - youtube.com/watch?v=50ZI-tLRWWI๐ฟ Porto Vlog featuring Livraria Lello -youtube.com/watch?v=B5ggzfSFmvY๐ฟ Illumicrate unboxing - youtube.com/watch?v=53wIjxV5aDA๐ฟ My low book buying plans for 2025 - youtube.com/watch?v=amhHXy5_y4UCHANNELS TAGGED๐ฉต @JessicasLibraryCard ๐ฉต @LibrariesandLattes ๐ฉต @goodmornindreamer ๐ฉต @adarkcornerofthelibrary ๐ฉต @booksimnotreading TAG QUESTIONS1. Do you know how many bookmarks you own? 2.Which of your bookmarks do you like using most and why? 3.If you can, show off a bookmark which is an example of: a. received as a gift b. something not meant to be used as a bookmark, but you have used c. a bookmark advertising a bookstore d. a bookmark using magnets e. a bookmark with your name or initials. 4. Do you have any special purpose bookmarks or do you designate certain bookmarks for certain books? 5.Do you use anything unusual as a bookmark? 6. Are there types of bookmarks you don't like? 7. Are there types of bookmarks you do not own but would like to? Types of bookmarks you would like to have more of? 8. If you read e-books are you happy or unhappy with how your e-reading device handles bookmarks? If unhappy, what would you change?
A controversial reading month + the book that made me cry ๐๐ญ memoir, literary, romantasy Curious Cat 2025-02-16 | Here's my January reading wrap-up with 7 books read and 1 DNF, ranging from graphic trans story, neurodiversity academic text, literary fiction, writing memoir to romantasy!YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ 25 books I need to read in 2025 - youtube.com/watch?v=h0PG9s6GMrI๐ฟ My low-buy plans - youtube.com/watch?v=amhHXy5_y4UBOOK EVENTS๐ฅณ @ellenmadebookclub Diversity Book Bingo - youtube.com/watch?v=jVYcb0ccykw๐ฅณ @books_and_bocadillos Books & Bocadillos Book Club - youtube.com/watch?v=ojDOJ06erUA&pp=ygUUYm9va3MgYW5kIGJvY2FkaWxsb3M%3DONYX STORM GROUP BUDDY READ๐ @itsmimiduong ๐ @LibrariesandLattes ๐ @BonnieNicoleWrites ๐ @MichelleKellyReads ๐ instagram.com/shelby_ovalJUDY SINGER CONTROVERSY LINKS๐ Who coined the term โneurodiversity?โ It wasnโt Judy Singer, some autistic academics say - 19thnews.org/2024/04/neurodiversity-term-judy-singer-autistic-advocates๐ A correction on the origin of the term โneurodiversityโ - inlv.org/2023/07/13/neurodiversity-origin.html๐ Confabulations or Lies? A Correction of Martijn Dekker''s False "Memories" - neurodiversity2.blogspot.com/2023/10/a-factual-response-to-martijn-dekkers.html๐ The neurodiversity concept was developed collectively: An overdue correction on the origins of neurodiversity theory - journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/13623613241237871๐ An interview of Judy Singer by Clare Kumar - youtube.com/watch?v=aCWexFp-gH0&list=WL&index=10TIMESTAMPSโณ 00:00 Introโณ 01:20 The Hearing Test (DNF)โณ 03:38 Usโณ 04:32 Lost Children Archiveโณ 09:00 The Year of Lessโณ 10:15 NeuroDiversityโณ 15:00 Onyx Stormโณ 17:30 Hello Beautifulโณ 20:57 Writing Memoir
Dragons, Empires, Astronauts and Egos ๐๐๐ Everything I read in December ๐ Reading wrap-up Curious Cat 2025-02-12 | I read 7 books in December. Here is what I thought of them!YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ Neurovember playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0Si8TtTUjDBJeKuVMvXyHgp๐ฟ My 2024 reading stats and favorite books - youtube.com/watch?v=ImQvz6kLGVUMENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO๐ฉต @StephMorgan_ ๐ฉต @goodmornindreamer ๐ฉต @TheKatBite - The Final Empire reading vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=C3T4SvkVnNQ๐ฉต @christy-anne-jones TIMESTAMPSโณ 00:00 Introโณ 00:30 Fourth Wing & Iron Flameโณ 01:38 Ego is the Enemyโณ 04:05 The Two Doctors Gรณrskiโณ 06:35 Orbitalโณ 10:23 The Final Empireโณ 13:50 Empire of Normality
How well did I do? โ โ 24 before 2024 ends bucket list โ โ December 2024 review Curious Cat 2025-02-09 | At the end of November 2024, I compiled a list of 24 items I wanted to complete by the end of the year. It is now time to look back on December and see how well I did! How many items did I cross off the list?YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ 24 things I need to do before 2024 ends - youtube.com/watch?v=5qMr85gJzm0๐ฟ A perfect cozy afternoon vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=YEny5w5yDrM๐ฟ 25 books I need to read in 2025 - youtube.com/watch?v=h0PG9s6GMrI๐ฟ Goodbye books! My low-buy year plans - youtube.com/watch?v=amhHXy5_y4U๐ฟ @ellenmadebookclub Diversity Book Bingo - youtube.com/watch?v=jVYcb0ccykwTIMESTAMPSโณ 00:00 December montageโณ 02:40 24 list results
A romantic weekend in Milan, Italy ๐ฎ๐น๐ฆ๐ Dolce vita, ice cream, bookshops (no talk) Cozy travel vlog Curious Cat 2025-02-06 | Follow along for a cozy long weekend in Milan, Italy! I spent 3 days in this beautiful city for a romantic trip with my husband. We got to eat plenty of ice cream, pizza, pasta, risotto, climb up the Duomo, and also visit quite a few bookshops ^^ I hope you'll enjoy this relaxed travel vlog with no talking, just beautiful Italian vibes and splendid weather.All my travel vlogs are available in this playlist โก๏ธ youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0ROWEp-Hy_SUXBc4yHIU0xp
2024 in review ๐๐ฉท๐๐ฉต๐ 24 highlights from the year Curious Cat 2025-02-02 | 2024 has been a tough year. But not everything was grey or dark. I was fortunate enough to be able to travel quite a lot. I also celebrated a few milestones and events related to writing, spent quality time with loved ones, and much more.January has not been easy either, which is why this video is so late ๐ But I still wanted to look back on all the good 2024 brought me despite the challenges, and shout out the amazing people I met thanks to YouTube (see below).VIDEOS MENTIONED๐ฟ All my travel vlogs are in this playlist โก๏ธ youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0ROWEp-Hy_SUXBc4yHIU0xp๐ฟ My very first video (BookTube Newbie Tag) - youtube.com/watch?v=K_WxRGMSP8Q๐ฟ The Neurovember playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0Si8TtTUjDBJeKuVMvXyHgp๐ฟ My 2024 favorite reads and stats - youtube.com/watch?v=ImQvz6kLGVU๐ฟ 1000 words of summer challenge vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=n-6IMOij3Jc๐ฟ Celebrating 200 subs (top books of all time + Q&A) - youtube.com/watch?v=DsNfhK-f80w๐ฟ My October monthly review - youtube.com/watch?v=53wIjxV5aDASOME OF THE AMAZING YOUTUBERS I MET/DISCOVERED THIS YEARI'm so grateful for the friendships, sisterhood, buddy reads, conversations in the comments, and simply the comfort I got from their videos. Check out their channels โฌ๏ธ๐ฉต @ellenmadebookclub ๐ฉต @goodmornindreamer ๐ฉต @books_and_bocadillos ๐ฉต @LibrariesandLattes ๐ฉต @itsmimiduong ๐ฉต @BonnieNicoleWrites ๐ฉต @StephMorgan_ ๐ฉต @musingsinthemeadow ๐ฉต @HannahlovesStories ๐ฉต @Maeve_EverReading ๐ฉต @TheKatBite ๐ฉต @booksimnotreading ๐ฉต @ReadbyFred ๐ฉต @JessicasLibraryCard ๐ฉต @adarkcornerofthelibrary ๐ฉต @onceuponabookishsteph ๐ฉต @libraryunbounded ๐ฉต @JadeJuniiper ๐ฉต @NickellesNook ๐ฉต @thebookbelle ๐ฉต @becomingabookworm ๐ฉต @NatalieForslind ๐ฉต @MichelleKellyReads ๐ฉต @oliviaspages ๐ฉต @MyMessyBookshelf ๐ฉต @liminal.season ๐ฉต @karlalikestoread
Goodbye, books! โ๐โ My low-buy year plans for 2025 + one-word theme of the year Curious Cat 2025-01-26 | I'm doing a low buy-year in 2025, primarily focused on books!In this video, I'll talk about why I'm doing it, the rules I have in place for myself around books and other categories, as well as my one-word theme for the year.YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ My 2024 reading stats and favorite books - youtube.com/watch?v=ImQvz6kLGVU๐ฟ My last book haul before the low-buy year - youtube.com/watch?v=rmYDw41spdU
My 2024 Reading Year ๐๐๐ Stats, graphs and favorite books (fiction & nonfiction) Curious Cat 2025-01-22 | YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ Travel vlog playlist (Spain, London, Stockholm included) - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0ROWEp-Hy_SUXBc4yHIU0xp๐ฟ Neurovember playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0Si8TtTUjDBJeKuVMvXyHgp๐ฟ Mid-year freak-out tag - youtube.com/watch?v=f0fLFC8f9cg๐ฟ One book every day for 30 days challenge - youtube.com/watch?v=28peCen87T0
My TOP books of all time + Q&A ๐๐๐พ Celebrating 1 year on YouTube & 200 subscribers! Curious Cat 2025-01-17 | Today, January 17, marks my first anniversary on YouTube! I also recently hit 200 subscribers, so there is much to celebrate!As promised, I bring you my top books of all time, all my favorites in different categories (childhood books, young adult years, creative writing masters, graphic books, nonfiction...), and answer your questions in a Q&A section.I hope you'll enjoy this video and thank you so much for being on this journey with me. I appreciate you so much!VIDEOS MENTIONED๐ฟ 10 lessons from my first 10 videos - youtube.com/watch?v=OcUNjw3ElZQ๐ฟ Monthly review playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0R-1qOQhmjqJvmnpaE5VbIm๐ฟ BookTube Newbie tag (my first video) - youtube.com/watch?v=K_WxRGMSP8Q๐ฟ My Asian Readathon TBR - youtube.com/watch?v=7laOeVcY9R8&t=3s๐ฟ Neurovember playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0Si8TtTUjDBJeKuVMvXyHgp๐ฟ Ellen's Diversity Book Bingo - youtube.com/watch?v=jVYcb0ccykwCHANNELS MENTIONED๐ฉต @ellenmadebookclub ๐ฉต @goodmornindreamer ๐ฉต @StephMorgan_ ๐ฉต @LibrariesandLattes TIMESTAMPSโณ 00:00 Introโณ 01:10 Childhood favoritesโณ 06:50 Need to re-readโณ 14:10 Rocked my writing worldโณ 20:00 Graphic booksโณ 22:35 Can't stop thinking about itโณ 25:13 Nonfictionโณ 33:22 Q&Aโณ 49:32 Outro & Bloopers
25 books I NEED to read in 2025 ๐โจ fantasy, sci-fi, literary, nonfiction (all from my physical TBR) Curious Cat 2024-12-27 | Here is my 25 for 2025 book list! I'm so excited for it, and while editing it, I had to keep myself from jumping up and running to start reading all those books! I'm very pleased with the split of genres: my 25 books for 2025 include 10 nonfiction books and 15 fiction going from literary or contemporary fiction to fantasy and science fiction. It also includes different languages (English and French, obviously, but also Spanish, Italian and maybe even some Swedish!)I'm hoping 2025 will be a great reading year and I had so much fun putting this list together. All the books on my list are from my physical TBR as I'm planning to do a low buy or no buy year next year and really limit the number of new books I buy.What is on your 25 for 2025 book list? Let me know in the comments below.YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ Write for Life playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0TZMEeKbFgd6Zz2X_F87Qk6๐ฟ Neurovember playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0Si8TtTUjDBJeKuVMvXyHgp๐ฟ London mini vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=50ZI-tLRWWI๐ฟ June goals & TBR - youtube.com/watch?v=Unu469t2WOQCheck out Ildikรณ Fritz on Instagram - instagram.com/ildikofritzwriterTIMESTAMPSโณ 00:00 Introโณ 00:53 Nonfictionโณ 06:29 Other languagesโณ 07:25 Contemporary / literaryโณ 12:43 Fantasy / sci-fiโณ 18:09 Bonus book!
Christmas market, travels, cozy movie nights ๐โ๏ธ๐ฟ November Review Curious Cat 2024-12-23 | Welcome to my November review, where I discuss what happened during the month, with my highs & lows, writing progress, some book stats and other fun stuff!I traveled a lot this month: I went to Porto, Milan, and Toulouse. But I also spent a good part of the month relaxing, doing cozy things like having movie nights with my husband, taking an online perfumery class, enjoying the Christmas market...YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ Neurovember playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_2fsASUht0Si8TtTUjDBJeKuVMvXyHgp๐ฟ My November reading wrap-up - youtube.com/watch?v=bg9nE2ruerc๐ฟ Porto travel vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=B5ggzfSFmvY๐ฟ My last book haul - youtube.com/watch?v=rmYDw41spdU๐ฟ @daysandwords videos ๐@norwegianwithilys interview Part 1 - youtube.com/watch?v=Zq-CsyGgn14@norwegianwithilys interview Part 2 - youtube.com/watch?v=wvrEk4-EKLcADHD isn't what you think it is - youtube.com/watch?v=B5rnshZ5F2o
My last book haul ๐ฑ (before my low buy year) ๐ fantasy, science fiction, literary, nonfiction Curious Cat 2024-12-15 | I'm planning a low-buy year in 2025, so this will be my last book haul for a while! In the last few months, I've accumulated quite a few new books - 28 in total, ranging from fantasy and science fiction, to literary and contemporary fiction or nonfiction. My TBR is full!YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCH๐ฟ Porto Vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=B5ggzfSFmvY๐ฟ London Vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=50ZI-tLRWWI๐ฟ Illumicrate unboxing - youtube.com/watch?v=53wIjxV5aDA๐ฟ Neurovember announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=KdHTpCzYi1c๐ฟ Neurovember reading wrap-up - youtube.com/watch?v=bg9nE2ruerc๐ฟ 24 before 2024 ends - youtube.com/watch?v=5qMr85gJzm0CHANNELS MENTIONED@goodmornindreamer @musingsinthemeadow ๐ฉต @ellenmadebookclub
A Perfect Cozy Afternoon vlog ๐ฐ๐๐งฉ๐๐ Baking, Xmas tree, 3D puzzle, unboxing, reading, cooking...) Curious Cat 2024-12-12 | Spend a cozy afternoon with me! Let's do some cooking, baking, reading... In this video, I also set up the Christmas decorations and Xmas tree, do an unboxing of my notebook / bullet journal for 2025 and do a 3D puzzle of the beautiful library Livraria Lello in Portugal.I hope you'll enjoy this very chill christmassy vlog :)YOU MIGHT ALSO WANT TO WATCHMy Porto travel vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=B5ggzfSFmvYMy gift idea recommendations for book lovers - youtube.com/watch?v=yCN1ww7W-h4&t=605s24 things I need to do before 2024 ends youtube.com/watch?v=5qMr85gJzm0&t=366s
Did I find my BEST book of the year? ๐ฉต๐ง Neurovember win! ๐ง ๐ฉต November reading wrap up & December TBR Curious Cat 2024-12-09 | Neurovember is a mind-full readathon of books related to how minds work from different angles, with a particular focus on neurodivergence. Adjacent topics include critical thinking, psychology, mental health, and neuroscience.Use #Neurovember on YouTube and social media to join!NEUROVEMBER READATHON GOOGLE DOCdocs.google.com/document/d/1ddGuye72KYERaBx6Hz3hmaB9ehV-Hoq5wiYwFGqXQY8/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.p02eqe5u5l0iCHANNELS MENTIONED@goodmornindreamer @StephMorgan_ @HannahlovesStories TIMESTAMPSโ 0:00 - Introโ 01:33 - DNFsโ 03:56 - Lady of Dragonsโ 07:36 - The Beesโ 09:17 - Strong Female Characterโ 11:48 - Afrotisticโ 15:02 - The Mind's Eyeโ 17:43 - Life Overtakes Meโ 19:05 - Comme un oiseau dans un bocalโ 21:30 - Cemetery Boysโ 25:25 - Roll over booksโ 26:32 - The rest of my December TBR
I re-read an old favorite and loved it even more! ๐ฉต Romantasy, comics, nonfiction ๐ October reads Curious Cat 2024-12-07 | Better late than never! Here is my October reading wrap-up. I read 7 books in October, ranging from romantasy to cozy Korean lit and nonfiction.MENTIONED@StephMorgan_ @ellenmade book club TIME STAMPSโณ 00:00 Introโณ 01:10 Motherhoodโณ 03:30 Monstressโณ 07:16 Healing Season of Potteryโณ 10:30 Slow Productivityโณ 12:32 A Fate Inked in Bloodโณ 15:35 A Winter's Promiseโณ 23:05 Remarkably Bright Creatures
Come to the Worlds Most Beautiful Bookshop โจ๐๐ Livraria Lello & Porto Travel Vlog (no talking) Curious Cat 2024-12-04 | Follow along on a weekend trip to Porto, Portugal! This vibrant city is home to the world's most beautiful bookshop: Livraria Lello! A life bucket list item for book lovers. In just under 9 minutes, get a glimpse into what Porto has to offer :)
20+ Xmas gift ideas for book lovers (that arent books) ๐๐๐ Curious Cat 2024-12-01 | It's officially December and Christmas is just around the corner!It's time to start thinking about gift ideas and I got you covered. In this video, I share a bunch of ideas for book lovers for all budgets, including some creative DIY gift ideas.Hope you'll find some inspiration! Which idea is your favorite?
24 things I need to do before 2024 ends โ ๐๐ Curious Cat 2024-11-27 | 2025 is coming and there is still so much I want to accomplish before then! Here's a list of 24 things I need to get to before 2024 ends and the new year begins - ranging from house tasks to hobbies, reading and writing goals, and Xmas celebrations!What is on your to-do list for the rest of the year?MENTIONED๐ฟ @TiagoForte digital reset video - youtube.com/watch?v=8liy5_Z4zEs&t=375s
End of the Year Book Tag ๐๐๏ธ๐ฅ Curious Cat 2024-11-23 | Originally created by @ArielBissett MENTIONED@goodmornindreamer @HannahlovesStories My Neurovember TBR - youtube.com/watch?v=GAfQYXscfM0Neurovember announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=KdHTpCzYi1c โจThe End of the Year Book Tag โจ1. Are there any books you've started this year that you still need to finish? 2. Do you have an autumnal book to transition into the end of the year?3. Is there a new release you're still waiting for?4. What are three books you want to read before the end of the year?5. Is there a book you think could still shock you and become your favorite book of the year?6. Have you already started making reading plans for next year?
Illumicrate unboxing, horses, Toulouse and Halloween party ๐๐ด๐ October Review Curious Cat 2024-11-17 | Welcome to my October review, where I discuss what happened during the month, with my high & low, writing progress, some book stats and other fun stuff!October was mostly very chill -- I enjoyed my horse neighbors, the autumn sun, a fun fair, and a Halloween party. Book-wise, I got my very first Illumicrate box and was super excited to unbox it ^^MENTIONED๐ฟ Stockholm vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=d9u4NNRt13s๐ฟ @TheKatBite about special editions - youtube.com/watch?v=QB30-7SVwZM๐ฟ The podcast about Neil Gaiman - tortoisemedia.com/listen/master-the-allegations-against-neil-gaimanTIMESTAMPSโณ 00:00 October montageโณ 02:50 Introโณ 03:41 Highs and Lowsโณ 06:24 Not a favoriteโณ 08:01 Other fun stuffโณ 09:09 Writing updateโณ 10:36 Book statsโณ 11:51 Illumicrate unboxing!โณ 20:47 Outro
A long weekend in Stockholm ๐ธ๐ชโ๏ธ Cozy Travel Vlog (no talking) Curious Cat 2024-11-07 | Follow along for a cozy long weekend in Stockholm! I was back in Sweden with my husband for a friend's wedding, but we also took the opportunity to go back to some of our favorite places in the Swedish capital ^^ That meant a few books, some lovely cafรฉs with delicious pastries, great restaurants, while also enjoying the beautiful weather.
A brainy TBR ๐ง ๐ My Neurovember Readathon picks Curious Cat 2024-10-30 | Here are all the books I'm planning to read for Neurovember, a readathon all about the mind and the brain and how they work! NEUROVEMBER READATHON GOOGLE DOCdocs.google.com/document/d/1ddGuye72KYERaBx6Hz3hmaB9ehV-Hoq5wiYwFGqXQY8/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.p02eqe5u5l0iNeurovember is a mind-full readathon of books related to how minds work from different angles, with a particular focus on neurodivergence. Adjacent topics include critical thinking, psychology, mental health, and neuroscience.Use #Neurovember on YouTube and social media to join!CHANNELS MENTIONED@goodmornindreamer @HowtoADHD BOOKS (& DOCU) MENTIONED๐ง Strong Female Character, by Fern Brady๐ง Lady of Dragons, by Shelby Elizabeth๐ง The Bees, by Laline Paull๐ง Empire of Normality, by Robert Chapman๐ง How to ADHD, by Jessica McCabe๐ง Comme un oiseau dans un bocal, by Lou Lubie๐ง The Final Empire (Mistborn), by Brandon Sanderson๐ง The Cure for Burnout, by Emily Ballesteros๐ง Unmasking Autism, by Devon Price๐ง Sorrow and Bliss, by Meg Mason๐ง The Mirror Visitor, by Christelle Dabos๐ง Remarkably Bright Creatures, by Shelby Van Pelt๐ง Life Overtakes Me, by John Haptas and Kristine Samuelson
Talking about books until the sun comes down โ๏ธ Reading Wrap up for August + September Curious Cat 2024-10-27 | ๐๐All the books I read and DNFed in August and September.VIDEOS & CHANNELS MENTIONED๐ฟ Mid-year freak out book tag 2024 - youtube.com/watch?v=f0fLFC8f9cg&t๐ฟ @goodmornindreamer Rochelle's review of A Time to Dance - youtube.com/watch?v=y_lbjAkHppg๐ฟ @goodmornindreamer Rochelle's review of Long Live Evil - youtube.com/watch?v=jBWwezo5SKA๐ฟ @LibrariesandLattes Chelsea's review of Parable of the Talents - youtube.com/watch?v=n3IWuGw50mQ๐ฟ @ellenmadebookclub Ellen's review of Parable of the Talents - youtube.com/watch?v=Ry_-lhEvFeQ๐ฟ @ellenmadebookclub Ellen's review of The Song of Achilles - youtube.com/watch?v=TPwqHemK-Vc๐ฟ @ellenmadebookclub Ellen's review of The Centre - youtube.com/watch?v=b_-LFrdI8Xo๐ฟ @StephMorgan_ Steph's vlog featuring the Buffy book - youtube.com/watch?v=MVFOOe1ARgoBOOKS MENTIONED๐ A Time to Dance, by Padma Venkatraman๐Parable of the Talents, by Octavia E. Butler๐ The Song of Achilles, by Madeline Miller๐ Empire of Imagination, by Michael Witwer๐ Heartstopper 2-5, by Alice Oseman๐ Crying in H Mart, by Michelle Zauner๐ Endless Terrors (Fortuna Sworn 5), by K.J. Sutton๐ My Brilliant Friend, by Elena Ferrante, translated by Ann Goldstein๐ Liars, by Sarah Manguso๐ The Centre, by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi๐ Long Live Evil, by Sarah Rees Brennan๐ Buffy - La Moisson, by Richie Tankersley, translated by Isabelle TroinTIMESTAMPSโณ 00:00 Introโณ 00:48 A Time to Danceโณ 02:54 Parable of the Talentsโณ 07:54 The Song of Achillesโณ 10:41 Empire of Imaginationโณ 12:22 Heartstopperโณ 13:09 Crying in H Martโณ 14:57 Endless Terrorsโณ 17:04 My Brilliant Friendโณ 20:26 Buffyโณ 21:30 Long Live Evilโณ 24:39 Liars (spoilers)โณ 29:21
Travels, book hauls, Pop Star Academy & what Ive been up to in August & September - monthly review Curious Cat 2024-10-20 | A late August and September review, with quite a bit of traveling (London, Stockholm), an update on the books I hauled and unhauled, as well as on my writing. It's been a rough couple of months, but I also tried my best to enjoy the end of summer.VIDEOS MENTIONED๐ฟ Stockholm vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=778_U5xrB0Q&t๐ฟ London vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=50ZI-tLRWWI&t๐ฟ Curating my bookshelves - youtube.com/watch?v=o5qLE4XW1s8&t๐ฟ August TBR - youtube.com/watch?v=bUSy-yGRuy4๐ฟ September TBR + book haul - youtube.com/watch?v=8C4uTVZtlGQ&t๐ฟ October TBR - youtube.com/watch?v=WO1QEQSP0qs๐ฟ My August Favorite by Tomy Cardy - instagram.com/p/C3mDpNerrlkTIME STAMPSโณ 00:00 August montageโณ 01:20 Introโณ 02:18 August highs and lowsโณ 04:27 August favoriteโณ 05:08 Visit to Emmausโณ 08:14 August booksโณ 10:36 August writingโณ 11:38 September montageโณ 12:20 September highs and lowsโณ 13:32 September favoriteโณ 13:58 Pop Star Academy Katseye (spoilers)โณ 18:53 September booksโณ 20:58 September writing
