Griff Reads | MID-YEAR READING STATS | 2023 [CC] @GriffReads | Uploaded July 2023 | Updated October 2024, 3 hours ago.
We're halfway through 2023 so it's time to go through my mid-year reading stats!
The reading spreadsheet that I use is CAWPILE which was created by G at Book Roast: youtu.be/Z24ckUB-FY4
β¨ ABOUT ME β¨
Hey, I'm Sam and I'm a blogger and book reviewer from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy (YA and Adult), thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
β¨ AUDIOBOOKS β¨
Sign up to Scribd using my referral link and you can enjoy 60 days free! scribd.com/g/8w2ig6
If you're looking for information on specific content warnings for any of the books I mention on my channel, please feel free to leave me a comment down below, or contact me through social media. Alternatively, I'd recommend checking out the Trigger Warnings Database: triggerwarningdatabase.com (and on Goodreads goodreads.com/user/show/86920464-trigger-warning-database)
LINKS:
π» Blog: griffblog.co.uk
πΈ Instagram: instagram.com/griff.reads
π¦ Twitter: twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
π Goodreads: goodreads.com/samgriff
π TikTok: tiktok.com/@griffreads
βοΈ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
β¨ MUSIC β¨
Chinsaku - Blossom - thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com
We're halfway through 2023 so it's time to go through my mid-year reading stats!
The reading spreadsheet that I use is CAWPILE which was created by G at Book Roast: youtu.be/Z24ckUB-FY4
β¨ ABOUT ME β¨
Hey, I'm Sam and I'm a blogger and book reviewer from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy (YA and Adult), thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
β¨ AUDIOBOOKS β¨
Sign up to Scribd using my referral link and you can enjoy 60 days free! scribd.com/g/8w2ig6
If you're looking for information on specific content warnings for any of the books I mention on my channel, please feel free to leave me a comment down below, or contact me through social media. Alternatively, I'd recommend checking out the Trigger Warnings Database: triggerwarningdatabase.com (and on Goodreads goodreads.com/user/show/86920464-trigger-warning-database)
LINKS:
π» Blog: griffblog.co.uk
πΈ Instagram: instagram.com/griff.reads
π¦ Twitter: twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
π Goodreads: goodreads.com/samgriff
π TikTok: tiktok.com/@griffreads
βοΈ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
β¨ MUSIC β¨
Chinsaku - Blossom - thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com
![MID-YEAR READING STATS | 2023 [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PaNljsfYcPc/hqdefault.jpg "MID-YEAR READING STATS | 2023 [CC]
Were halfway through 2023 so its time to go through my mid-year reading stats!
The reading spreadsheet that I use is CAWPILE which was created by G at Book Roast: https://youtu.be/Z24ckUB-FY4
β¨ ABOUT ME β¨
Hey, Im Sam and Im a blogger and book reviewer from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy (YA and Adult), thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
β¨ AUDIOBOOKS β¨
Sign up to Scribd using my referral link and you can enjoy 60 days free! https://www.scribd.com/g/8w2ig6
If youre looking for information on specific content warnings for any of the books I mention on my channel, please feel free to leave me a comment down below, or contact me through social media. Alternatively, Id recommend checking out the Trigger Warnings Database: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ (and on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/86920464-trigger-warning-database)
LINKS:
π» Blog: https://www.griffblog.co.uk
πΈ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griff.reads
π¦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
π Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/samgriff
π TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griffreads
βοΈ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
β¨ MUSIC β¨
Chinsaku - Blossom - https://thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com")
![Im a BookTuber... Get Me Out of Here! π² MAY TBR GAME [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PwE2vYxqZiE/hqdefault.jpg "Im a BookTuber... Get Me Out of Here! π² MAY TBR GAME [CC]
Join me as I play my monthly TBR game to pick books to read in May. Thanks for watching!
β¨ EUROVISIONATHON β¨
Helens announcement video: https://youtu.be/rgyAjFhUQpc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eurovisionathon
β¨ 48-HOUR BOOKOPLATHON β¨
Beccas announcement video: https://youtu.be/V6eRVC3Wh3Y
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeccasBookopoly
ABOUT ME:
Hey, Im Sam and Im a blogger and book reviewer from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy (YA and Adult), thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
HOW I RATE BOOKS:
In 2022 Im using CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: https://youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
AUDIOBOOKS:
Sign up to Scribd using my referral link and you can enjoy 60 days free! https://www.scribd.com/g/8w2ig6
LINKS:
π» Blog: https://www.griffblog.co.uk
πΈ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griff.reads
π¦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
π Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/samgriff
βοΈ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
MUSIC:
Jennifer Chung - Better Today Than Yesterday - https://thmatc.co/?l=AFA1B8C2
Chinsaku - Blossom - https://thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com")
![have I found a favourite book of the year already? β¨ first reading vlog of 2023 [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QMyq2XCpE6I/hqdefault.jpg "have I found a favourite book of the year already? β¨ first reading vlog of 2023 [CC]
Hi everyone and welcome to my first weekly reading vlog of 2023 π₯° In this weeks vlog, I finally get around to reading one of my Goldsboro subscription books, and I find my first 5-star of the year!
BOOKS MENTIONED:
Lost in Time by A.G. Riddle
The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang
The Great Bookish TBR Off Twitter: https://twitter.com/GreatBookTBROff
β¨ ABOUT ME β¨
Hey, Im Sam and Im a blogger and book reviewer from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy (YA and Adult), thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
β¨ HOW I RATE BOOKS β¨
In 2022 Im using CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: https://youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
β¨ AUDIOBOOKS β¨
Sign up to Scribd using my referral link and you can enjoy 60 days free! https://www.scribd.com/g/8w2ig6
If youre looking for information on specific content warnings for any of the books I mention on my channel, please feel free to leave me a comment down below, or contact me through social media. Alternatively, check out the Trigger Warnings Database: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ (and on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/86920464-trigger-warning-database)
LINKS:
π» Blog: https://www.griffblog.co.uk
πΈ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griff.reads
π¦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
π Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/samgriff
π TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griffreads
βοΈ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
β¨ MUSIC β¨
Chinsaku - Blossom - https://thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
Cindy Zhang - San Francisco - https://thmatc.co/?l=147B3F3F
Mark Generous - Busy And Tired - https://thmatc.co/?l=437DFECC
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com")
![Countdown to Eurovision (+ watching the final in Liverpool!) ππ VLOG [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qcy2YkyA_yc/hqdefault.jpg "Countdown to Eurovision (+ watching the final in Liverpool!) ππ VLOG [CC]
Welcome back to my BookTube channel π Todays video is mostly a reading vlog but I also travel to Liverpool to watch the Eurovision final in the Eurovision Village!
Eurovisionathon is hosted by @HelensBookHaven
π₯ Announcement video: https://youtu.be/fdm7m-gkZmo
BOOKS MENTIONED:
The American Roomate Experiment by Elena Armas
The Lost Daughter by Elena Ferrante
A Curse of Roses by Diana Pinguicha
β¨ ABOUT ME β¨
Hey, Im Sam and Im a blogger and book reviewer from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy (YA and Adult), thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
β¨ HOW I RATE BOOKS β¨
I use CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: https://youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
β¨ AUDIOBOOKS β¨
Sign up to Scribd using my referral link and you can enjoy 60 days free! https://www.scribd.com/g/8w2ig6
If youre looking for information on specific content warnings for any of the books I mention on my channel, please feel free to leave me a comment down below, or contact me through social media. Alternatively, Id recommend checking out the Trigger Warnings Database: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ (and on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/86920464-trigger-warning-database)
LINKS:
π» Blog: https://www.griffblog.co.uk
πΈ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griff.reads
π¦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
π Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/samgriff
π TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griffreads
βοΈ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
β¨ MUSIC β¨
Public Library Commute - Run It Back - https://thmatc.co/?l=B11581B6
ON&ON - https://thmatc.co/?l=EFEABE75
Chinsaku - Blossom - https://thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com")
![Giving authors a second chance + book shopping in London ποΈ | READING VLOG [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Ro8whv9QSOU/hqdefault.jpg "Giving authors a second chance + book shopping in London ποΈ | READING VLOG [CC]
Hi everyone :) in this weeks weekly reading vlog I read books by romance authors Ive previously read from before and given 2 or 3 stars to see if I can enjoy their other books more. I also go book shopping in London with some bookish friends and share a quick book haul. Thanks for watching!
BOOKS MENTIONED:
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas
The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi
Rabbits by Terry Miles
The Fine Print by Lauren Asher
Winters Orbit by Everina Maxwell
You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
ABOUT ME:
Hey, Im Sam and Im a blogger and book reviewer from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy (YA and Adult), thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
HOW I RATE BOOKS:
In 2022 Im using CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: https://youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
AUDIOBOOKS:
Sign up to Scribd using my referral link and you can enjoy 60 days free! https://www.scribd.com/g/8w2ig6
LINKS:
π» Blog: https://www.griffblog.co.uk
πΈ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griff.reads
π¦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
π Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/samgriff
βοΈ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
MUSIC:
West - A-List - https://thmatc.co/?l=4FA5DC82
Chinsaku - Blossom - https://thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com")
![Should you read The Atlas Six trilogy by Olivie Blake? β¨ READING VLOG [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Rrcw6jtjqaw/hqdefault.jpg "Should you read The Atlas Six trilogy by Olivie Blake? β¨ READING VLOG [CC]
The Atlas Six became SUPER popular a few years ago thanks to TikTok but Ive heard mixed things about the sequels. Lets find out if this series is worth the hype! Thank you for watching β€οΈ
π BOOKS MENTIONED π
The Atlas Six
The Atlas Paradox
The Atlas Complex
β¨ ABOUT ME β¨
Hey, Im Sam and Im a book lover from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy, thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
β¨ HOW I RATE BOOKS β¨
I use CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: https://youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
β¨ AUDIOBOOKS β¨
Sign up to Scribd/Everand using my referral link and you can enjoy 60 days free! https://www.scribd.com/g/8w2ig6
If youre looking for information on specific content warnings for any of the books I mention on my channel, please feel free to leave me a comment down below, or contact me through social media. Alternatively, Id recommend checking out the Trigger Warnings Database: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ (and on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/86920464-trigger-warning-database)
LINKS:
π» Blog: https://www.griffblog.co.uk
πΈ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griff.reads
π¦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
π Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/samgriff
π TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griffreads
βοΈ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
β¨ MUSIC β¨
Mark Generous - Two Of Them - https://thmatc.co/?l=E5E76EFF
Reymi Chrono - Night Dreaming - https://thmatc.co/?l=F91A19CB
Chinsaku - Blossom - https://thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com")
![the best & worst books of the year so far ππ± MID YEAR FREAK OUT TAG | 2022 [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/S6nNjfFBGx4/hqdefault.jpg "the best & worst books of the year so far ππ± MID YEAR FREAK OUT TAG | 2022 [CC]
Kind of funny how the first book I read this year turned out to be my favourite of the year (so far lol). Lets talk about how my reading year is going so far with the Mid-Year Book Freak out Tag!
ORIGINAL CREATORS:
https://youtu.be/X_Wh0rPGfRg
https://youtube.com/c/IsThatChami
WATCH NEXT:
Green Bone Saga reading vlog (with spoilers): https://youtu.be/n1WG7QJQ9pM
Reading my most-anticipated 2022 thriller releases: https://youtu.be/C1gFCfSg55A
10 series Id like to start in 2022: https://youtu.be/VOFaEr6O9AQ
QUESTIONS:
Best book youve read so far this year?
Best sequel youve read so far this year?
New release you havent read yet, but want to?
Most anticipated release for the second half of this year?
Biggest disappointment?
Biggest surprise?
New favorite author? (Debut or new to you)
Newest fictional crush?
Newest favourite character?
Book that made you cry?
Book that made you happy?
Most beautiful book youve bought this year?
What books do you need to read before the end of the year?
BOOKS MENTIONED:
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Delilah Green Doesnt Care by Ashley Herring Blake*
Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton
Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee
Sundial by Catriona Ward*
Babel by R.F. Kuang
The Museum of Ordinary People by Mike Gayle
Astrid Parker Doesnβt Fail by Ashley Herring Blake
Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid*
The House Across the Lake by Riley Sager
The IT Girl by Ruth Ware*
Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Klune*
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
Idol by Louis ONeil
The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
Asterix (*) indicates I received a copy of this book via NetGalley.
ABOUT ME:
Hey, Im Sam and Im a blogger and book reviewer from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy (YA and Adult), thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
HOW I RATE BOOKS:
In 2022 Im using CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: https://youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
AUDIOBOOKS:
Sign up to Scribd using my referral link and you can enjoy 60 days free! https://www.scribd.com/g/8w2ig6
LINKS:
π» Blog: https://www.griffblog.co.uk
πΈ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griff.reads
π¦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
π Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/samgriff
βοΈ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
MUSIC:
Chinsaku - Blossom - https://thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com")
![AUGUST TBR π§ Magical Readathon Autumn Equinox 2023 β¨ [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TxBqRXf9Po4/hqdefault.jpg "AUGUST TBR π§ Magical Readathon Autumn Equinox 2023 β¨ [CC]
Its time to talk about my August TBR β¨ These are the books Im hoping to read for the Magical Readathon Autumn Equinox!
π§ MAGICAL READATHON π§
Hosted by @BookRoast
Announcement video: https://youtu.be/Hxe_ZP6kflk
π₯ WATCH NEXT π₯
My Magical Readathon Orilium playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_xtSrkpW11dF689trwHaIfG5PHefc2Zp
β¨ ABOUT ME β¨
Hey, Im Sam and Im a blogger and book reviewer from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy, thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
β¨ HOW I RATE BOOKS β¨
I use CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: https://youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
β¨ AUDIOBOOKS β¨
Sign up to Scribd using my referral link and you can enjoy 60 days free! https://www.scribd.com/g/8w2ig6
If youre looking for information on specific content warnings for any of the books I mention on my channel, please feel free to leave me a comment down below, or contact me through social media. Alternatively, Id recommend checking out the Trigger Warnings Database: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ (and on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/86920464-trigger-warning-database)
LINKS:
π» Blog: https://www.griffblog.co.uk
πΈ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griff.reads
π¦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
π Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/samgriff
π TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griffreads
βοΈ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
β¨ MUSIC β¨
Chinsaku - Blossom - https://thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com")
![the worst book Ive ever read π₯΄ and trying to rediscover my love of thrillers π± reading vlog [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/USjTOZhzq-8/hqdefault.jpg "the worst book Ive ever read π₯΄ and trying to rediscover my love of thrillers π± reading vlog [CC]
I used to LOVE reading thrillers. Its been one of my favourite genres for over 10 years, however recently Ive not enjoyed a lot of the popular thrillers Ive picked up π
In this reading vlog, I read 3 thrillers across different sub-genres to see if I can pinpoint exactly what my taste in thrillers is now. Thank you for watching!
π BOOKS MENTIONED π
The Teacher by Frieda McFadden
Bullet Train by KΕtarΕ Isaka
Rabbits by Terry Miles
π₯ WATCH NEXT π₯
February reading wrap-up: https://youtu.be/J0AG9syG01I
My last reading vlog: https://youtu.be/72ky1suz2zU
β¨ ABOUT ME β¨
Hey, Im Sam and Im a blogger and book reviewer from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy, thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
β¨ HOW I RATE BOOKS β¨
I use CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: https://youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
β¨ AUDIOBOOKS β¨
Sign up to Scribd/Everand using my referral link and you can enjoy 60 days free! https://www.scribd.com/g/8w2ig6
If youre looking for information on specific content warnings for any of the books I mention on my channel, please feel free to leave me a comment down below, or contact me through social media. Alternatively, Id recommend checking out the Trigger Warnings Database: https://triggerwarningdatabase.com/ (and on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/86920464-trigger-warning-database)
LINKS:
π» Blog: https://www.griffblog.co.uk
πΈ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griff.reads
π¦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
π Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/samgriff
π TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griffreads
βοΈ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
β¨ MUSIC β¨
Mark Generous - Two Of Them - https://thmatc.co/?l=E5E76EFF
Chinsaku - Cozy - https://thmatc.co/?l=BB60C320
Blue Sirens - Fall Break - https://thmatc.co/?l=0F8542BE
Grace Chiang - midnight - https://thmatc.co/?l=D55C2259
Chinsaku - Blossom - https://thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com")
![SUMMER BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS βοΈ | beach reads, thrillers & romances [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UhuLU1JAbdM/hqdefault.jpg "SUMMER BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS βοΈ | beach reads, thrillers & romances [CC]
Hi everyone! In todays video, Im sharing some summer book recommendations, including beach reads, summer thrillers, steamy romances, and books that will make you feel like youre on holiday βοΈ
TIMESTAMPS / BOOKS MENTIONED:
0:00 - intro
1:03 - Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid*
2:19 - One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle*
3:59 - The Four Winds by Kirstin Hannah
5:16 - You and Me on Vacation by Emily Henry*
7:36 - Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
9:33 - The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
11:03 - The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
12:07 - The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley*
14:05 - outro
Asterix (*) indicates I received a copy of this book via NetGalley.
WATCH NEXT:
Autumn and Winter book recommendations: https://youtu.be/Ie9KadCNU5w
ABOUT ME:
Hey, Im Sam and Im a blogger and book reviewer from the West Midlands in the UK. I read most genres, including fantasy (YA and Adult), thrillers, romance, and contemporary fiction. Occasionally non-fiction and historical fiction too!
HOW I RATE BOOKS:
In 2022 Im using CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: https://youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
AUDIOBOOKS:
Sign up to Scribd using my referral link and you can enjoy 60 days free! https://www.scribd.com/g/8w2ig6
LINKS:
π» Blog: https://www.griffblog.co.uk
πΈ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griff.reads
π¦ Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
π Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/samgriff
βοΈ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
MUSIC:
Chinsaku - Blossom - https://thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com")
