My Top 20 Books of 2025 (& I’d Read Every One Again) She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-01-01 | I read 120 books in 2025—but only a handful of books earned a permanent spot in my brain. I’m counting down my Top 20 Books of 2025, ranked in order, featuring mostly historical fiction with a few genre-bending standouts that completely delivered.These are the books that moved me, surprised me, unsettled me, and reminded me why I love reading in the first place. If you’re building your 2026 reading list or looking for truly memorable reads, this is where I’d start.Chapters & Affiliate Links0:00 Top 20 Reads of 20251:36 Betty amzn.to/4q3CH8p 6:39 The Mad Wife amzn.to/3LruAmS 9:35 The Last Witch amzn.to/3L9K7I0 12:27 Broken Country amzn.to/4pZR51c 14:40 Atmosphere amzn.to/4smeagc 16:45 The Everlasting amzn.to/4b9phmA 19:51 The Book of Magic amzn.to/3LfkiX1 22:25 LA Women amzn.to/4aG8BmG 26:03 Life & Death & Giants amzn.to/491u4oH 27:54 Sonora amzn.to/4pk9HrJ 29:24 The Names amzn.to/4bdryx2 31:47 Play Nice amzn.to/45kiBOM 33:51 Before Dorothy amzn.to/4qEqWoV 35:12 Red Clay amzn.to/3N1kR7h 37:32 The King’s Messenger amzn.to/44RcbGM 39:24 The Bookclub for Troublesome Women amzn.to/4bf5TVh 40:57 Happy Land amzn.to/49zfNQh 43:21 Buckeye amzn.to/3Lqulsf 46:07 The Boleyn Traitor amzn.to/4qbFk87 48:15 These Days amzn.to/3LruyeK 51:00 Subscribe for more historical fiction reading recommendations!Suggested Reading: shesbecomingbookish.com/practical-magic-book-series-reading-ordershesbecomingbookish.com/top-books-of-2025 #bestbooks2025 #bestbooks #newreleasebooks #bookrecommendations #books #booktok #historicalfictionbooks #historicalfiction #literaryfiction #bookclubbook #booktube About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.What to Watch Next: youtu.be/H1hEkQ-w78Qyoutu.be/_BLaNAyxyXw youtu.be/9ROtNqU0G58 youtu.be/euixKjvFj2Q Other Ways to Support Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.com Add me to your Shop My Circle: shopmy.us/shop/shesbecomingbookish Get monthly updates via email: shesbecomingbookish.com/subscribe Go behind-the-scenes on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookish Get the scoop on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350 Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=fre #booktube #booktuber #bookish #bookrecommendations #bestbooksof2025 #topbooksof2025 #historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks #readingwrapup #booklist #mustreadbooks #womenwhoread #bookcommunity #readerlife #literaryfiction
Best (and Worst) Reads of Q2 2026 + a Few Mid-Year Freakout Prompts She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-09-17 | It's a little too late for the Mid-Year Freak Out Tag, but no one ever said I couldn't mix it up!Chapters:0:00 Intro1:48 April Reads8:21 A Little About My Reading Year So Far9:53 A New Release I Still Need to Read12:27 My Fictional Crush13:53 May Reads26:19 Something Personal26:56 New Favorite Author28:52 Most Beautiful Book of the Year So Far29:31 Biggest Surprise of the Year31:35 June Reads43:12 Most Anticipated Release of the Fall/Winter46:17 Videos that Surprised Me48:08 Channel Goals for the Rest of 202649:38 Subscribe and Stay TunedBooks I Loved:The Art of a Lie https://link.amazon/B0bjOgoOSCleopatra https://link.amazon/B0gpXA4SrThe Island of Sea Women https://link.amazon/B0eh1aoNmThe Original https://link.amazon/B04QiPH5l The Unicorn Hunters https://link.amazon/B0bO0TXa5A Year of Marvelous Ways https://link.amazon/B02mK1wLXVideos Mentioned: youtu.be/8m64rsY7EEsyoutu.be/IQ1EQECG3ioyoutu.be/gapKJlYVGtMOther Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet weekly updates on Bindery: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
I decided to drink the kool-aid but with a little twist! #eastofeden #bookhaul She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-09-14 | Thanks Smeikal Books for such a great buying experience. I will be back for more!Books Featured:East of EdenThe Last HoursThe Summer QueenThe Dead of WinterMiss Marley#historicalfiction #classicbooks #bookunboxing #holidayreads #historicalfictionbooksAbout My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
TWO Books Are Fighting for My #1 Spot 👀 | August Reading Wrap Up She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-09-11 | I'm still not sure what to say about August! I thought July was my best reading month ever, then I read these amazing books and am not so sure about anything. Join me as I review all the books I read in August including the two that I predict will be vying for the top spot for Best of 2026! Chapters0:00 August Reading Wrapup Intro0:41 Henry Tudor Must Die3:03 Habits of the Sea6:35 The Intrigue9:45 A Time of Witches12:14 The Witches of Cambridge16:28 The Great Debate17:30 Meet Me in the Garden23:07 The Pirate Queen26:14 Back to the Great Debate28:13 The Summer Before the War29:27 Stay tuned for more historical fiction recommendations #historicalfiction #historicalfictionbookrecommendations #whatiread #monthlyreading #bestbooks #mustreadbooks #booktube #booktok What to Watch Next: youtu.be/xeQqqyPdp4Iyoutu.be/KK1d39EYR_4youtu.be/obd5GSonNYQAbout My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Website: shesbecomingbookish.comBindery: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.comInstagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishBook Club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=free
#historicalfiction fans, consider this your required reading curriculum! She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-09-10 | Special thanks to Doubleday Books for the most EPIC bookmail ever!!!Books featured👇🏻The Frozen RiverCode Name HeleneFlight of DreamsThe Wife, The Maid, and the MistressI Was Anastasiaall by the 🐐 Ariel Lawhon Have you read any of these yet? If so, which is your favorite!?#historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks #bookrecommendations #bookmail
Weekend Reading & Productivity Blog | 48+ Hours Phone Free She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-09-08 | Join me for a weekend full of bookish content creation, reading, cooking, and so much more! I am putting my phone down thanks to Brick and getting down to business in this fun weekend productivity vlog. If you're curious about Brick, the little device quietly revolutionizing relationships with smartphones, then be sure to watch!Get 10% off your Brick: getbrick.com/CARLIE81884Featured Devices: Kindle Oasis: amzn.to/4d7oKlfKindle Scribe: amzn.to/4d7oKlfInsta360 Go: go.shopmy.us/p-85034048What to Watch Next: youtu.be/KK1d39EYR_4youtu.be/obd5GSonNYQyoutu.be/gapKJlYVGtM#readingvlog #weekendvlog #weekendinmylife #historicalfiction #readwithme #reading #whattoreadnext #bookrecommendations #productivityvlog About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
My Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Book of 2026 | The Pirate Queen Review She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-09-04 | Did my most anticipated read of the year deliver? Do I think you should read it? What format should you read for optimal enjoyment? Should you read it in chronological order? Everything you need to know is in this video! Watch to find out what I thought about Ariel Lawhon's latest book, The Pirate Queen!Forgot to mention 👇🏻There is a character list in the beginning of the physical/ebook. Get Your Copies:Physical or Kindle: amzn.to/4xyCOMNAudible Audiobook: amzn.to/4hah7gjLibro.fm Audiobook: tidd.ly/4zX8v46Chapters: 0:00 Intro to The Pirate Queen reading guide2:13 What’s the book about? 5:36 How is the book structured?9:27 Should I read this book in chronological order? 14:23 Audio vs Physical/Ebook19:01 My rating for The Pirate QueenWatch or Read More: youtube.com/watch?v=JWX0Pky2VKYpbs.org/video/pirate-queen-mayo-ireland-michael-ht2xwiamazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.0f44b0ee-7df5-449d-8563-04c48bc7513e?ref_=imdbref_tt_ov_wbr_ovf__pvs_piv&tag=imdb-w2w-20rmg.co.uk/stories/maritime-history/grace-o-malley-pirate-history-fact-fiction-legendhistoryireland.com/grainne-mhaol-pirate-queen-of-connacht-behind-the-legendWhat to Watch Next:youtu.be/obd5GSonNYQyoutu.be/sJl_J6zWpDIyoutu.be/gapKJlYVGtM#historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks #bookoftheyear #whattoreadnext #fivestarreviews #newreleasebooks #irishhistory #booktokrecommendations #bookrecommendations About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
The Best New Historical Fiction Books Coming in September 2026 She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-09-01 | Where will you even begin???0:00 Intro1:31 The Birthing Tree3:05 The Survivors Guild4:08 The Oxford Guide5:33 A Time of Witches7:41 An Immaculate Deception9:17 Library of Forbidden Books10:29 Agrippa11:56 The Barman of the Ritz13:30 Untamed Coast15:28 The Witches of Cambridge18:32 The Chinese Lady19:59 The Lost Perfumes of Paris21:19 The Pirate Queen24:12 The Midnight Guests25:27 The Newer World26:34 American Nightmare27:37 A Deadly Entanglement28:46 Our Noble Selves30:00 The Munich Affair31:13 All Her Beautiful Deaths32:29 The Vanished Sister33:48 Dodge City34:52 The French Innkeeper’s Daughter36:34 Heavy Cream38:20 Subscribe for more Historical Fiction recommendations!Shows/Films MentionedSlow HorsesI, ClaudiusThe Thin ManAdditional Reading:shesbecomingbookish.com/historical-fiction-books-about-emancipationMore about The Festival of Britain londonmuseum.org.uk/collections/london-stories/festival-britain-1951What to Watch Next:youtu.be/sJl_J6zWpDIyoutu.be/gapKJlYVGtMyoutu.be/P9spKMP8VbM#HistoricalFiction #HistoricalFictionBooks #bookstoread #whattoreadnext #BookRecommendations #Bookclubbooks #NewBookReleases #booksworthreading About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
If You Read This, Youll Love That...but make it #historicalfiction 📚 She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-09-01 | Sharing my recommendations based on books you've probably read and loved! Let me know what books you would add to this list!About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Lets Go to the Library, Ep 2 | Books about Teachers | Teachers as Main Characters She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-08-28 | Welcome back to Episode 2 of Let's Go to the Library, my brand new show! Each episode we'll be diving into a theme (as selected by our TBR jar) and researching backlist books aligned with that prompt. This episode's them is Books with a Teacher or Professor as a Main Character. I found some great choices while researching, and after a some deliberation chose a book that I think will stick with me for a while. So sit back and relax as I take you on a journey to my local library and along for a fun reading vlog, complete with baseball games and beach vacations. Get the full list of recommendations for Books with Teachers as MCs here: shesbecomingbookish.com/books-with-teachers-as-main-charactersGet your copy of my Historical Fiction TBR Jar Prompts: shesbecomingbookish.com/the-ultimate-historical-fiction-tbr-jar-promptsWatch Next: Episode 1: youtu.be/p1uOUghPaKsAll the Books I Loved in July: youtu.be/sJl_J6zWpDIThe Best Books I've Read in 2026: youtu.be/gapKJlYVGtM#readingvlog #booktube #librarybooks #libraryvlog #whatiread #historicalfiction #historicalfictionbookrecommendations #historicalfictionbooks #reading #whattoreadnext #whattoread About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
July Reading Wrap Up | The Calamity Club, Backlist Historical Fiction & More She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-08-21 | Folks, I think it can only go downhill from here. I had my BEST reading month ever in July 2026, and I HAVE to tell you all about it. From great backlist historical fiction to popular new titles, this wrap-up has something for everyone! 0:00 July Reading Wrap-Up Intro1:03 The Calamity Club amzn.to/3SgOPav5:01 Cane River amzn.to/4gcxj0k 7:51 The Divine Secrets of Ya-Ya Sisterhood amzn.to/4gMfEvx 11:08 A Founding Mother amzn.to/4gaBx8E14:23 The Parisian Heist17:41 Should the Waters Take Us20:32 Where the Rivers Merge23:10 The Giver of Stars (amzn.to/4ikGmgW) vs The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek (amzn.to/4iqtdCW) 28:35 The Secret Society of Librarians amzn.to/4gkJLtA 31:52 Mad Mabel32:53 The Island Club34:40 Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe35:33 The Persian Pickle Club37:36 The Secret Life of Bees amzn.to/3UJFbxI 41:15 ranking the booksWhat to Watch Nextyoutu.be/p1uOUghPaKsyoutu.be/gapKJlYVGtMyoutu.be/4oyOTqdDzkI#historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks #thecalamityclub #bestbooks #whattoreadnext #bookrecommendations #monthlyreading #readingwrapup #whatiread About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Top 3 Reads of 2026…so far #historicalfiction #books She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-08-10 | Narrowing it down to the top 3 books of 2026 (so far) was tough…but these bangers are all worthy of a top spot!In order:3: The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden2: When We Were Brilliant by Lynn Cullen1: The Original by Priya ParmarWhat books made it into your top spots??#historicalfictionbookrecommendations Historical Fiction Books to Read, What to Read Next, Book Recommendations, Over 40 Reader, GenX Bookstagram, Books about Real Women in History, Historical Fantasy, Books about Classic Hollywood, Best Books of the Year
Lets Go to the Library Reading Vlog, Ep 1 | Emancipation Historical Fiction Books She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-08-05 | Welcome to Episode 1 of my new show, Let's Go to the Library!Every month we will be diving deep into a topic, researching and reading historical fiction books found at my local library. I will be vlogging the entire experience, providing in-depth reviews and lists of titles to add to your TBR. The theme each month will be decided by my TBR Jar using my Historical Fiction TBR Jar Prompts. The first episode is all about Emancipation Stories and features a book that I'll NEVER forget! Watch to learn more about Cane River, a backlist historical fiction gem that I highly recommend. Find a list of all the titles mentioned over on my blog: shesbecomingbookish.com/historical-fiction-books-about-emancipationGet your copy of the Historical Fiction TBR Jar Prompts: shesbecomingbookish.com/the-ultimate-historical-fiction-tbr-jar-promptsWhat to Watch Next: youtu.be/gapKJlYVGtMyoutu.be/4w8noFFY6u0youtu.be/IQ1EQECG3ioLocal Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0#historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks #whattoreadnext #whattoread #bookrecommendations #booktube About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Best of 2026…so far #historicalfiction #booktok # #whattoreadnext She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-08-04 | This was so hard!!!!What books have you loved so far this year?Island of Sea Women by Lisa SeeWhen We Were Brilliant by Lynn CullenCleopatra by Saara El-ArifiLady Tremaine by Rachel HochhauserWhere the Girls Were by Kate SchatzKeeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa JohnsonWith Love, From Harlem by ReShonda TateThe Unicorn Hunters by Katherine ArdenThe Original by Priya ParamarA Year or Marvelous Ways by Sarah Winman The Art of a Lie by Laura Shepherd-Robinson The Twelve Days of Christmas by Susan Stokes ChapmanNot Pictured:The Color Purple (waiting for my copy) by Alice Walker
Best Books of 2026...aka The Books I Cant Stop Talking About She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-07-31 | Keeping this one short and sweet, focused on the books that have stuck with me from January-June 2026. Let me know which of these you've read and which ones you're adding to your reading list!#historicalfiction #bookrecommendations #booktube #bestbooks #2026reading #favoritebooks #womensfiction #whattoreadnext #bestbookstoread Follow me on Bindery: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.comSubscribe to my newsletter: expert-innovator-5839.kit.comWhat to Watch Next: youtu.be/4w8noFFY6u0youtu.be/IQ1EQECG3ioyoutu.be/4oyOTqdDzkIAbout My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Books Publishing in August Perfect for Your TBR | Historical Fiction New Releases She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-07-30 | August is upon us, so let's celebrate with a list of new #historicalfiction releases perfect for your late summer reading!Chapters & Affiliate Links:0:00 August new release intro 0:26 Truth, the Daughter of Time amzn.to/4yPnnRv 1:51 The Harvest Keeper amzn.to/4g0vwLw 3:35 Meet Me in the Garden amzn.to/4ftGMQl 5:19 The House of Boleyn amzn.to/44WolxM 6:17 A Lady's Guide to Love and Pirates amzn.to/4w3fbul 7:17 Stay Buried amzn.to/4xbWdmh 8:38 Hocus Pocus amzn.to/44W1vpW 10:34 Murder in Blackfriars amzn.to/4yKS4Ho 11:33 The Book of Chuck amzn.to/4bUOkcD 12:39 These Walls Remember amzn.to/3Rp22h3 13:52 Goodbye, Ramona amzn.to/4z2ZwxY 15:05 Fallen for France amzn.to/4w1WFCG 15:41 The Woman Who Had Everything amzn.to/4h5j2mY 17:24 The Bravest Hour amzn.to/4x7UT3A 18:32 Miss Morton Takes the Waters amzn.to/4vXTGei 19:38 The Whitechapel Full Moon Society amzn.to/4w1WOWK 20:23 The Night Pool amzn.to/4x2ipPI21:19 Follow for more reading recommendations#newbookreleases #whattoreadnext #readingrecommendations #booktube #historicalfictionbooks About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Should You Read Yesteryear? | My Honest Review + Reading Vlog She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-07-26 | I read Yesteryear to help you decide if you should. Come with me as I read and review this controversial (and very popular) book. #yesteryear #readingvlog #bookreview #booktube Chapters:0:00 Yesteryear Reading Vlog intro2:25 A Little about the Book4:32 Initial Thoughts 6:02 A Quick Comparison of Unlikeable Characters: The Alice Network6:43 Ambiguous Faith7:17 My approach7:57 Another Quick Comparison: The Fourth Wife9:03 What I think it’s about…so far10:19 Live Updates17:57 Yesteryear Review42:28 The PointRead My Full Review: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.com/item/I8tbWGdWRjmIAzc6XTo2What to Watch Next:youtu.be/IQ1EQECG3ioyoutu.be/ixDIuJjmxv0youtu.be/4oyOTqdDzkIAbout My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
A sneak peek #bookhaul from a recent California roadtrip She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-07-23 | The Great California Bookstore Tour was a smashing success!My guy and I toured the Pacific Coast Highway earlier this year, and somehow I convinced him to go book shopping with me along the way. We had so much fun stopping in #independentbookstores up and down the West Coast. Here’s a glimpse at what we brought home! I think this book haul says a lot about the types of readers in our home. 😜For even more info, including in-store vlogs, be sure and watch the full vlog here on BookTube!Do you like to check out bookstore when you travel? What’s the best one you’ve discovered on your journeys? #booktok #books #historicalfiction
May & June Reading Wrap-up | New Favorite Book of the Year & A Controversial DNF She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-07-23 | Back for a little reading wrap up to tell you all about my reading months in May & June. I read some REALLY great books the past few months, and I'm curious to hear what you think. Have you read any of these books? If so, what did you think?Chapters and Affiliate Links0:00 May & June Reading Wrap-up Intro0:33 The Original* amzn.to/3TN1ORo 3:53 Cleopatra amzn.to/3RoiXjM 6:46 The Unicorn Hunters* amzn.to/4bGPrfV 10:11 The Island of Sea Women amzn.to/4pwmiK2 12:01 Favorite Author Ever/A Year of Marvelous Ways* amzn.to/3Tf8lEm 16:36 Where the Girls Were amzn.to/4vF332j 18:08 Yesteryear amzn.to/4bQ8cxp 20:58 A Great Act of Love* amzn.to/4bBReCW 22:44 Go as a River amzn.to/4vJIF02 24:53 The Woman and Her Stars* amzn.to/4pupaXO 27:29 Mrs Benedict Arnold* amzn.to/4gRnPZ2 29:08 The Fourth Wife* amzn.to/4vNBpk3 31:12 A Far-Flung Life* amzn.to/3TtLJQv 32:49 Elizabeth & Marilyn* amzn.to/4wo9b0o 34:40 The Moonlight Runner amzn.to/4yyWdOx 36:54 Daughters of Naples* amzn.to/3T5mxjk 39:06 The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru* amzn.to/4gRrxBQ 41:07 Invasive Species*43:03 Thistlemarsh*45:00 The Correspondent (DNF)46:05 All We Have is Time*(DNF)47:19 The Lost Book of Elizabeth Barton (DNF)48:13 Bindery Project: Library Finds50:27 Follow for more reading recommendations!*gifted book#whattoreadnext #historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks #newbookrelease #monthlyreading #readingwrapup #whatiread Become a paid subscriber on Bindery: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.com/membership Get your copy of my TBR Jar Prompts: shesbecomingbookish.com/the-ultimate-historical-fiction-tbr-jar-prompts Visit my Pango Shop: pangobooks.com/bookstore/shesbecomingbookishJoin my Fable Book Club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293What to Watch Next:July Hopefuls youtu.be/ffe_fGs_JOEJuly New Releases You Need to Know About youtu.be/ixDIuJjmxv0Best of Q1 2026 youtu.be/4oyOTqdDzkIAbout My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Must Read #historicalfiction | Cane River by Lalita Tademy | #whattoread #bookrecommendations She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-07-19 | Trust me, y'all. This book was amazing!It's now at the top of my list of books to recommend to anyone looking to add more historical fiction books by Black authors to their TBR list. So, if you loved books like Yellow Wife, Red Clay, or River Sing Me Home, you MUST read Cane River by Lalita Tademy.See my exclusive reading vlog to hear more about my Cane River reading experience over on Bindery: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.com/item/vjPSuRi3AlsSATfsua0f About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.com
July Hopefuls | TBR Jar Pulls, Hot New Historical Fiction, & a Secret Project She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-07-13 | Back with another new TBR video full of books I hope to read this July. I can't wait to dive into some of these new books to read, and I have a feeling you'll be adding a few to your reading list, too. Let me know if we have any July hopefuls in common. Get your copy of the Historical Fiction TBR Jar Prompts here: shesbecomingbookish.com/the-ultimate-historical-fiction-tbr-jar-prompts Subscribe to Bindery for exclusive content: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.com Join the BBFL Book Club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293 Want a massive list of American Revolution fiction? shesbecomingbookish.com/the-best-books-on-the-american-revolution Chapters & Affiliate Links (* gifted books)0:00 July TBR Intro0:48 Historical Fiction TBR Jar Prompts 1:24 A book with a curse: The Quarter Queen* amzn.to/4pcZNJW 3:20 A book with a dual timeline: The Parisian Heist* amzn.to/4aS9vvA 4:18 The Calamity Club amzn.to/4phSqAX 6:18 A Founding Mother amzn.to/4phpuZP 7:25 Habits of the Sea* amzn.to/4yhedgp 8:42 The Secret Society of Librarians* amzn.to/4vBtXZe 9:34 Should the Waters Take Us* amzn.to/4gzRJRs 11:29 Mad Mabel* amzn.to/44mDJ6j 12:16 The Island Club* amzn.to/4f7tvwR 12:51 The Intrigue* amzn.to/3SUvvzL 14:28 Henry Tudor Must Die* amzn.to/4f9scvV 15:27 Tenderness* amzn.to/4w38JV0 16:02 Dracula* amzn.to/4hapclv 16:54 New Project Alert18:34 Subscribe for more Reading Recommendations#whatimreading #monthlytbr #tbrjar #bookstoread #newbooks #booktok #historicalfiction #womensfiction #reading About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Bookstore Road Trip Vlog | Must Visit Independent Bookstores in California She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-07-09 | Back in April my guy and I took a great California Road Trip along the PCH from San Francisco to Los Angeles. These are the bookstores we haunted along the way! Want more Independent Bookstores in California? Check out these blog posts!shesbecomingbookish.com/california-independent-bookstore-mapshesbecomingbookish.com/best-bookstores-in-los-angelesChapters & Affiliate Links: 0:00 The Great California Bookstore Tour intro2:12 City LightsWhere the Girls Were amzn.to/4vn2E4D7:00 Browser Books The Beheading Game amzn.to/4f7HXUjNow I Surrender amzn.to/4y8kgUo13:10 Bookshop Santa CruzThe Shock of the Light amzn.to/4h17Pn816:30 Bad Animal17:34 Riverhouse BooksThe Moonlight Runner amzn.to/3SR37hZ20:48 The Henry Miller Memorial Library23:20 Coalesce Bookstore24:36 Phoenix Books25:46 Monarch BooksThe Director amzn.to/4vT0URAA Walk in the Park amzn.to/4vU5j6M29:34 Chaucer’s BooksThe Sea Child amzn.to/44fSuYz32:45 Godmother’sThe Song of Achilles amzn.to/3T5gg7136:42 Coastal38:09 Follow for more reading recommendations!Watch Next: youtu.be/ixDIuJjmxv0 youtu.be/qh8SmpJPLgMyoutu.be/4oyOTqdDzkI#independentbookstores #whattoreadnext #historicalfiction #bookstore #booktok #bookstores #californiaroadtrip #bookrecommendations #newbookreleases #whattoread About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Can we make Bookmail Thursday a thing? #whattoreadnext #newbookreleases She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-07-02 | On a mission to make bookmail Thursday a thing!Which of these would you read first?Thanks to the publishers and authors mentioned for the gifted copies!Books featured & affiliate links:The Treason of Betsy Ross by Wendy Long Stanley amzn.to/4gjPS32Country People by Daniel Mason amzn.to/4xSLRsyLiberty Street by Heather Marshall amzn.to/4eRbByhAtmosphere by Taylor Jenkins-Reid amzn.to/445UNNNAgrippa by Robert Harris amzn.to/4v6kKrhThe Half Life by Rachel Beanland amzn.to/4vMIodIThe Story Keeper by Kelly Rimmer amzn.to/3SYRRjsThe Parisian Heist by Jo Piazza amzn.to/3SCF4DmMaisy Bell is Missing by Kirsty Manning amzn.to/4oYnrtEThe Winds of Maracaibo by María Elena Morán amzn.to/4b6EyUl#booktok #bookstoread #whattoreadnext #bookmail #bookrecs #literaryfiction #WhatToRead #newbooks About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
July Book Releases You WONT Want to Miss | Historical Fiction Books Perfect for Summer She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-07-01 | I don't know about you, but I'm deep into my summer reading mode. And this list of July historical fiction releases just DESTROYED my TBR list. There are some really great new books to read on this list of 30 new books, so be sure to get your pen & paper handy to jot notes (or simply head to the blog post for further reading: shesbecomingbookish.com/july-2026-historical-fiction-releases/). Happy reading!Get Your Copy of My New Historical Fiction TBR Jar Prompts: shesbecomingbookish.com/the-ultimate-historical-fiction-tbr-jar-promptsChapters & Affiliate Links:0:00 July Historical Fiction Releases Intro0:40 An Infinite Love Story amzn.to/3SnE0mz 4:01 Summer of Love amzn.to/4ezFUI2 6:10 The Man amzn.to/4w1ILR9 9:17 The Spy and the Snake amzn.to/3ScCiEH 11:08 The Beauty of the Days Gone By amzn.to/3Qfk5FX13:49 Soldier for the Union amzn.to/4xFEd4N 15:49 With Her Baby on Her Back amzn.to/4acQqUs 17:15 The Intrigue amzn.to/3SlOmn0 18:56 Should the Waters Take Us amzn.to/4eYVkGn 20:33 The Parisian Heist amzn.to/4oESv1x 22:04 The Half Life amzn.to/4elVd8z 23:46 The Hexing Miss Helena amzn.to/4vz88Ko 24:56 Men Like Us amzn.to/3SkDNk827:11 The Secrets of Provence amzn.to/4eGqulH 28:44 The Man She Had to Save amzn.to/4oIff0w30:11 The Secret Society of Librarians amzn.to/4oBsKPq31:44 Henry Tudor Must Die amzn.to/4vWlakT 33:20 Song for Another Home amzn.to/4wgXQyz 34:32 Daughters of Naples amzn.to/4gvRdng 36:00 Tenderness amzn.to/3QQbfyx 37:24 What the Trees Remember amzn.to/4elmh7X38:48 The Story Keeper amzn.to/44kbTr542:21 The Witch Below the Dreaming Wood amzn.to/4oGCgB344:09 Fishbone Cinderella amzn.to/4vp11UI 46:02 Runner amzn.to/4wkK7Xz47:17 When Mikan Road Was Ours amzn.to/4xHDOyK48:37 Where the Sky Begins amzn.to/4v3K2Gu 50:02 Murder on Devil’s Ridge amzn.to/3SVXJKl51:25 City of Promises amzn.to/445gBJe 53:04 Follow for more historical fiction recommendations!What to Watch Next:Introducing my new TBR Jar Prompts: youtu.be/qh8SmpJPLgMJune's hot new historical fiction: youtu.be/jhY63My5QEc2026 Q1 favorites: youtu.be/4oyOTqdDzkI#newreleasebooks #historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks #bookstoread #bookrecommendations #booktok #literaryfiction #bookclubreads #womensfiction About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie, one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGo behind the scenes on Bindery: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Last Now Next...#Audiobook Edition (#historicalfiction of course) She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-06-25 | I don't know about you, but I've been loving some audiobooks lately! Let's do a quick last/now/next but make it #historicalfiction of course!Last Listen:A Great Act of Love by Heather Rose gifted by Simon AudioCurrent Listen: The Original by Priya Parmargifted by PRH AudioNext Listen:The Calamity Club by Kathryn StockettGet all of these for FREE with a new subscription to Audible! Use this link to claim your first 3 months FREE + $20 in credit! ➡️amzn.to/4w7Ol4AHave you listened to any of these great books? What are you listening to right now? Give me all the #audiobookrecommendations 👇🏻 #audiobooks #audiobookrecommendation #whattoreadnext #whattoread #bookrecommendations #booktok #booktubetbr #historicalfictionbooks #literaryfiction About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
TBR Jar Picks My June Reads | 300+ Historical Fiction TBR Jar Prompts She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-06-18 | The TBR Jar is back by popular demand, this time with some new and improved prompts! I spent several weeks crafting a list of over 300 historical fiction TBR Jar prompts to help me tackle my never ending TBR. And now I'm ready to debut them to the world! Get a taste of the new TBR Jar prompts in my June TBR video and find out what books the jar has in store for me this month!Want your own copy of my new prompts? Grab them for $5 here: shesbecomingbookish.com/the-ultimate-historical-fiction-tbr-jar-promptsWatch Next:youtu.be/jhY63My5QEcyoutu.be/4oyOTqdDzkIyoutu.be/l4uQfutAlrw#monthlyreading #tbrlist #tbrchallenge #tbrjar #historicalfiction #historicalfictionbooks About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
June’s Best New Historical Fiction Books | A Little Something for Everyone She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-06-02 | June is my birthday month, so I'm considering all 20+ new historical fiction books on this list an early birthday gift from the authors! Which of these great June new release books are you most excited about? For me, it's Land by Maggie O'Farrell and The Unicorn Hunter by Katherine Arden. Let me know in the comments!Links Mentioned: TBR Jar Prompts Perfect for Historical Fiction Lovers: shesbecomingbookish.com/the-ultimate-historical-fiction-tbr-jar-promptsBindery: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.comMonthly Newsletter: shesbecomingbookish.com/subscribeWhat to Watch Next: youtu.be/4oyOTqdDzkIyoutu.be/A-WaKgpqgtMyoutu.be/IbyP1bTDNlgChapters and Links:The Promise of Wonder: amzn.to/4df6iHKA Pair of Aces: amzn.to/4mWQ0qiCrescendo: amzn.to/4tBsYaZ The Windsor Affair: amzn.to/4de7UBG An Artful Dodge: amzn.to/3QH0BcWLand: amzn.to/4cVhEPQ Daughters of the Sun and Moon: amzn.to/4vYqZPLThe Unicorn Hunters: amzn.to/4cE8gRX There's Only One Sin in Hollywood: amzn.to/4t0rxlh Tinker: amzn.to/4cYeqvaThe Queen's Coronation: amzn.to/3QEIVyLThe Witch’s Stone: amzn.to/4mWfZOy Children of the Wild: amzn.to/4w08gmSThe Daffodil Days: amzn.to/3QQgSfFSometime This Century: amzn.to/42CziDjRed Sheet: amzn.to/4enUR1LThe Stargazer of Nantucket: amzn.to/4deONY9Feast: amzn.to/4udDeGoThe Fabric of Wishful Thinking: amzn.to/48so1ciWe've Been Here Before: amzn.to/4daDal3The Underground Sisters: amzn.to/3QvFHh3Death Was Not on the Guest List: amzn.to/49cIC4LIsis of Egypt: Goddess of Thrones: amzn.to/4eo2PrHLittle Wild: amzn.to/3QETemm The Top of the World: amzn.to/4eQJLCjDays of Sun and Shadow: amzn.to/4cHrUfYForgot to Mention: Muneca: amzn.to/4dWmZqT#BookTube #HistoricalFiction #BookRecommendations About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
5 Five-Star Reads I Can’t Stop Thinking About | 2026 Q1 Favorites 📚 She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-05-27 | Book recommendations are always super subjective, so what works for me may not work for you. But if you’ve enjoyed other books I’ve recommended, I’d be willing to bet you’ll probably love these five-star reads, too. These are my top 5 books of 2026 so far, including new historical fiction/women’s fiction releases. They are all the kind of character-driven stories I cannot stop thinking about.Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Q1 2026 Favorites1:23 The Lies They Told3:43 With Love from Harlem6:40 Lady Tremaine9:32 Keeper of Lost Children13:10 When We Were Brilliant16:04 Honorable Mention20:37 Subscribe for more book recommendations!What to Watch Next:youtu.be/-FSSR4Esvz4youtu.be/A-WaKgpqgtM youtu.be/IbyP1bTDNlg#booktube #bookrecommendations #bestbooksof2026 #favoritebooks #fivestarreads #booksiread #readingwrapup #bookreview #mustreadbooks #bookish #booklover #readerlife #bookcommunity #2026reads #booktok #historicalfiction #fictionbooks #newbooks #readingrecommendations #bookishcontentAbout My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comJoin me on Bindery: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Portland Leather Mail | Unbox a New Portland Leather Bag with Me She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-05-18 | No bookmail this week, but @portlandleather mail is just as good, amiright?Ladies & Gents, meet the Medium Metro Crossbody in Meadow! Save 30% on any Premium Leather Purchase using the link in my bio (no code needed), or shop this link for instant savings on this specific bag: rstr.co/portlandleather/3132/9kkThanks to Portland Leather for the gifted bag! It's an instant favorite! 🤩What's you go-to purse style? I'm a huge fan of the crossbody! #unboxingvideos #portlandleather #midlifestyle #classicstyle My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
April, the Not So Great Reading Month | What Book Would U Like to Live In? She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-05-16 | Well, folks, April wasn't my best reading month, but there was 1-2 bright spots. Of the five books I read in April I only recommend a few. Find out what books I recommend in this week's episode of SBB! Be sure to sign up for my Bindery for even more behind-the-scenes in my little bookish life. Chapters & Affiliate Links: 0:00 April Reading wasn’t great for me2:01 This Book Made Me Think of You*6:04 What is Bindery? shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.com6:38 The Harvey Girl*9:57 Royal Spin*13:02 The Astral Library* amzn.to/4ww9pmi13:31 What book would you live in? Here’s mine: amzn.to/4eRQ74z20:16 The Art of a Lie* amzn.to/4u8XLwa22:59 Stay tuned for more reading recommendations!*book was gifted by the publisherAbout My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Best Bookmail Monday EVER | Hot New Historical Fiction Books for Your TBR She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-05-12 | Y’all, this week’s book mail is AMAZING!!!!Thanks to all the tagged publishers for the gifted books and early access to these great new #HistoricalFiction books! Jazz by Toni MorrisonOut now from Vintageamzn.to/4tYCncW Pollock’s Last Lover by Stephen P. KiernanOut May 19 from William Morrowamzn.to/4uJsQGJ The Secret Society of Librarians by Kate ThompsonOut July 21 from Foreveramzn.to/4316ggL A Time of Witches by Madeline MartinOut September 1 from HTP Booksamzn.to/4316rsr The Pirate Queen by Ariel LawhonOut September 8 from Double Day Booksamzn.to/4ubWOU2 Which of these would you read first?bookstagram, booktok, historical fiction, literary fiction, book recommendations, book recs, women’s fiction, reading life, new book releasesAbout My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
New Books to Read | May Historical Fiction Releases Youll Want to Read She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-05-07 | It’s that time again! Save this list for later and be sure to share with all your fellow historical fiction-loving friends! Read the blog post here: shesbecomingbookish.com/may-2026-historical-fiction-releasesChapters & Affiliate Links:1:48 The Roaring Ridleys: amzn.to/4dCtyQE2:59 Where the Sea Lavender Grows: amzn.to/3PBYXst 3:47 The Yankee Sphinx: amzn.to/3NDEmU05:00 The Young Will Remember: amzn.to/4t0wNWw6:07 Liberty Island: amzn.to/4bpy6si 7:36 Treat Them as Buffalo: amzn.to/3PTJJz9 9:13 A Founding Mother: amzn.to/3PrvQIn 10:26 The Calamity Club: amzn.to/4uLcxtN11:44 The Last Flight from Moscow: amzn.to/4c0vAZy12:42 Last Summer at Maine Chance: amzn.to/40N5cfy13:59 A Very Vexing Murder: amzn.to/4t7loEB15:07 The Forgotten Midwife: amzn.to/3NUBNx1 16:04 The Lifeguard: amzn.to/4d4vkK917:00 A Harlem Wedding: amzn.to/4tmBg6n19:00 The Lost Orphans of Lyon: amzn.to/48ldbEP20:01 Dear Missing Friend: amzn.to/41liXCl21:02 A Perfect Hand: amzn.to/4d4bTRI21:54 Pollock's Last Lover: amzn.to/4sm4qSM23:05 The Hope Keeper: amzn.to/4bHNb7x24:23 The Boleyn Secret: amzn.to/4bF1fyB25:04 When No One Else Will: amzn.to/4lHLlb725:56 A Fortune of Sand: amzn.to/41ieVdY26:32 I’ll Watch Your Baby: amzn.to/4ssa0mzWhich of these are you adding to your TBR?Thanks to the publishers for the gifted books:A Founding MotherA Very Vexing MurderA Harlem Wedding What to Watch Next:shesbecomingbookish.com/top-books-of-2025shesbecomingbookish.com/essential-reads-aka-my-favorite-books#historicalfictionbooks #historicalliterature #historicalfiction #newbooks #newbookreleases #newreleasebooks #bookstoread #whattoreadnext #whattoread About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Mondays are for #bookmail | Check out all these cozy reads! She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-05-04 | It’s Monday again! Thank goodness there’s book mail to make us feel a bit better about it. 😜Thanks to the tagged publishers for the gifted books!🏦Everyone in This Bank is a Thief From Book Club Girl & Mariner Books🔪The Primrose Murder SocietyFrom Book Club Girl & William Morrow Books🪄The Book WitchFrom Ballantine Books 💍A Harlem WeddingFrom William Morrow BooksWhich of these would you read first?bookstagram, booktok, historical fiction, literary fiction, book recommendations, book recs, women’s fiction, reading life, new book releases#bookmailunboxing #historicalfictionbooks #cozybooks #cozymysteries #newreleasebooks #booktok #bookstagram About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Spring Reading Guide | 27 Historical Fiction Books Perfect for Spring She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-04-29 | I don't know about you, but I'm not ready for summer or summer reading lists. So, I thought I'd share my favorite Spring historical fiction recommendations in case you need some Spring reading recommendations. 😜 Have you read any of these? Let me know in the comments!Chapters & Affiliate Links: 0:00 What about Spring?1:23 Go as a River amzn.to/3Qr6Em14:08 The Story She Left Behind amzn.to/4t2MdJD6:46 Lady of the Rivers amzn.to/4eN8gjU9:17 The Alice Network on KU amzn.to/41hC7td 11:24 The Queens of Crime on KU amzn.to/41hC7td 13:38 These Days amzn.to/4vWJ3tp14:54 The King’s Messenger amzn.to/3QrNI6D15:50 Happy Land amzn.to/4w1gyuW17:49 Ace Marvel Spy amzn.to/4mYwrxZ18:51 Let’s Call Her Barbie amzn.to/4eMvqXC19:49 What the Wind Knows on KU amzn.to/41hC7td 21:44 Can’t We Be Friends amzn.to/4eKIrAW23:27 Becoming Madam Secretary amzn.to/4cL119C25:07 The Goddess of Warsaw on KU amzn.to/41hC7td 27:01 Rules of Civility amzn.to/4vRbxVD28:52 Last House amzn.to/4e9BmK931:30 Intermission 32:02 Daughters of Shandong amzn.to/4d8fL3I34:22 The Little Wartime Library amzn.to/4mVy3s738:18 With Love from Harlem amzn.to/3QzvD6I41:14 All You Have to Do Is Call amzn.to/4sW7tAN43:27 A Lady’s Guide to Fortune-Hunting amzn.to/4mXZ8uW45:29 The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone amzn.to/48WNfQ248:06 Keeper of Lost Children amzn.to/4sTodZb50:41 Angels of the Resistance amzn.to/424cQ5Q53:59 Lady Tremaine amzn.to/4dabTza55:30 The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre amzn.to/4w0jNmg58:14 When We Were Brilliant amzn.to/4vX1C0F1:00:34 Stay tuned for Summer Historical Fiction recommendations!What to Watch Next:youtu.be/5D4QaNrppRIyoutu.be/eOShAzVpfoUyoutu.be/tdT28i_H2Agyoutu.be/pyksBTAq4ww#historicalfictionbooks #booktok #bookstoread #bookstagram #historicalnovels #historicalfiction #booktube #tbrlist About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Mondays arent so blue when theres bookmail! #historicalfictionbooks #booktok She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-04-27 | Let me know which of these you would read first! Thanks to the publishers listed below for the gifted books:The Hope Keeper by Heather WebbOut May 19 from Sourcebooks Landmarkamzn.to/4t2vQg9The Secret of Saint Olaf’s Church by Indrek HaggleOut April 28 from Pushkin Pressamzn.to/4vQVTcRA Very Vexing Murder by Lucy AndrewOut May 12 from William Morrowamzn.to/4mRdPjiYesteryear by Caro Claire BurkeOut now from Knopfamzn.to/420nwSX#bookstagram #booktok #historicalfiction #bookrecommendations #newbookreleases About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
March Reading Wrap Up | 5 Star Reads, Letdowns & Surprises She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-04-22 | March was a pretty decent reading month for me! Watch to find out which books were my favs and which ones you can skip!0:00 March Reading Wrapup Intro00:43 Lady Tremaine amzn.to/4cE4ZAV3:54 The Hired Man amzn.to/4cpOqd36:02 With Love from Harlem amzn.to/4vEYBSt7:51 In the Great Quiet on KU amzn.to/41hC7td 9:39 Once & Again11:28 Before We Were Yours14:02 What Ever Happened to Lori Lovely amzn.to/4sTBbq215:58 The Secret Lives of Murderer’s Wives amzn.to/3OTpXDW18:05 The Attic Child amzn.to/4mMY25120:50 Fire Sword Sea (DNF)22:03 Subscribe for more historical fiction reading recommendations!Source for Dolores Hart Info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolores_Hart#MarchReadingWrapUp#ReadingWrapUp#BookTube#HistoricalFiction#HistoricalFictionBooks#BookRecommendationsAbout My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comJoin me on Bindery: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
It’s Monday, you know the drill 😜 #bookmail #historicalfictionbooks She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-04-21 | Check out all the fun new bookmail I’ve received recently, especially all the great new historical fiction! Special thanks to all the tagged publishers for the gifted books!⛰️The Mountains We Call Home by Kim Michele RichardsonGifted by Sourcebooks Landmark👢Chelsea Girls by Catherine LloydGifted by Kensington Books🥃The Moonshine Women by Michelle Collins AndersonGifted by Kensington Books🌕The Moonlight Runner by Karen RobardsGifted by Park Row Books💄Cruelty Free by Caroline Glenn👑 Royal Spin by Omid Scobie & Robin Benway Gifted by William Morrow Books and @bookclubgirl📽️The Original by Priya ParmarGifted by Megan Beatie Communications and Ballantine BooksWhich of these great new book releases would you add to your TBR?#bookmailunboxing #books #booktok #bookstagram #newreleasebooks #newbookreleases #historicalfiction About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Meeting Mary Kubica Vlog | HTP Book Event She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-04-17 | While I may not read a ton of thrillers, meeting author Mary Kubica was an opportunity I couldn't pass up! Come with me to attend an exclusive event hosted by HTP Books in Santa Monica. About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Open Some #bookmail with Me 📦 A Mixed Genre Book Haul She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-04-14 | Nothing is more fun than a surprise book mail unboxing! Join me as I see some of these books for the very first time. 😜Let me know if this was fun, and I'll do it for future bookmail hauls. Chapters & Books Featured: 0:00 Mixed Genre Bookmail Haul Intro1:08 Invasive Species: amzn.to/4tGf8nn3:04 Beartooth: amzn.to/4c48kKs5:00 Like this, But Funnier: amzn.to/41uHTYk7:28 Dracula by Bram Stoker: amzn.to/4u3Ki8H10:07 Tar Baby: amzn.to/422MS2t11:39 A Founding Mother:amzn.to/4cgTsZr13:26 Subscribe for more book mail, book reviews, and all things historical fiction!#BookMail #BookHaul #MixedGenreBooks #BookUnboxing #NewBookReleases #BookRecommendations #ReadingVlog #BookTubeChannel #Readers #BookLovers #TBR #BooksToRead #ReadingLife #BookCommunity #BookVideoAbout My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comBe part of my community on Bindery: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
What Is Bindery? | My New Bookish Home Base 📚 She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-04-06 | Meet Bindery, the new platform that’s become my one-stop shop for all things bookish. If you love historical fiction and want an easier way to keep up with my content, this is for you.Join the fun: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.comAbout My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth book recommendations and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Wait until you see the historical fiction books coming out in April! She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-04-01 | Looking for the best April historical fiction releases? You're in the right place! Here's a giant list of the new historical fiction books coming out this month that historical fiction readers need to know about. From buzzy upcoming releases to under-the-radar titles, these are the books already calling my name and probably about to wreck my TBR. Which one of these are you likely to read?Join me on Bindery: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.comChapters, Books & Affiliate Link:0:00 April is STACKED with great new historical fiction!0:29 In the Great Quiet by Laura Vogt: amzn.to/4sjA82L1:20 Daughter of the Titanic by Caroline Cauchi: amzn.to/4cTc8yO 2:18 Honey in the Wound by Jiyoung Han: amzn.to/3OTBouR3:00 The Last Woman of Warsaw by Judy Batalion: amzn.to/4tYINcB3:42 Sarafina by Philip Fracassi: amzn.to/4aXJZE74:27 Elizabeth and Marilyn by Julie Owen Moylan: amzn.to/4rNyzu65:15 Hold on to Tomorrow by M. B. Henry: amzn.to/3ZZXE8V5:56 The Lost Book of Elizabeth Barton by Jennifer N. Brown: amzn.to/405aVwQ 6:40 When the Wolves Are Silent by C. S. Harris: amzn.to/4kYAgC8 7:26 The Monuments of Paris by Violaine Huisman: amzn.to/407UBeP 8:13 Fast and Fastidious by R. M. Caldwell: amzn.to/4rKhDV6 8:48 A Private Man by Stephanie Sy-Quia: amzn.to/4lmDDmV 9:37 Japanese Gothic by Kylie Lee Baker: amzn.to/4u8xK0A 10:18 The Unforgettable Mailman by April Howells: amzn.to/4rLLo8j 11:04 Lidie by Jane Smiley: amzn.to/4l8N1ug 11:36 The Antiquarian's Object of Desire by India Holton: amzn.to/4clx4hV 12:13 Burn the Sea by Mona Tewari: amzn.to/4siuLRc 13:01 The Mountains We Call Home: The Book Woman's Legacy by Kim Michele Richardson: amzn.to/4rG5wbD 13:55 The Island Club by Nicola Harrison: amzn.to/4clxsNp 14:31 Won't Be Long Now by Elizabeth Hardinger: amzn.to/4aUedYM 15:08 The Original by Priya Parmar: amzn.to/4biycBK 16:05 Mrs. Benedict Arnold by Emma Parry: amzn.to/3MRxodW 16:50 The Duke by Anna Cowan: amzn.to/40oCZvv 17:22 Subscribe for more historical fiction book recommendations!#HistoricalFiction #BookTube #AprilBookReleases #NewBookReleases #HistoricalFictionBooks #BookRecommendations #BooksToRead #tbrlist #UpcomingReleases #bookishcontent About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Its #bookmail Monday! Find out what #newbooks Ive recently added to by Netgalley shelf! She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-03-30 | I want to know: which of these would you read first??Books Featured (affiliate links): The Witches of Cambridge by Alice Hoffmanamzn.to/3NB4v69Out Sept 8 from ScribnerHenry Tudor Must Die by Jillian Laineamzn.to/4szW1LCOut July 21 from Berkley The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Ardenamzn.to/3NOtmDyOut June 2 from Del ReyDaughters of Naples by Diana Giovinazzoamzn.to/4sF2Z1XOut July 21 from Alcove PressAbout My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Black History Month Reading Wrapup (all historical fiction) She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-03-24 | Going over all my February reads including a few new 5⭐️ forever favorites. Like previous years, I read all Black-authored historical fiction, so get ready to diversify your TBR with this list of books.Chapters & Affiliate Links0:00 Introduction to February Reading Wrapup1:00 Homegoing amzn.to/4soZfBv4:38 The Water Dancer amzn.to/4bBYxex7:58 Fireflies in Winter amzn.to/4c1CJc8 10:21 The Color Purple amzn.to/4rLihkn or Free on Prime Reading amzn.to/4c5IRzd 14:02 The Vanishing Half amzn.to/47eJ1m7 (forgot to mention there is a Transgender character study in this book, too)18:21 Keeper of Lost Children amzn.to/3PTpZM221:24 Fire Sword & Sea23:01 The Attic Child amzn.to/4bYGP4O25:22 Subscribe for more historical fiction reading recommendations!Try Audible for Free to Listen to Those I Recommend on Audio: amzn.to/4t0NG3gWatch Next: youtu.be/9nyIntGQuKsyoutu.be/P3A_uN2GTes youtu.be/HeqOLigKOxA Further Reading: bbc.com/news/articles/c3w4q1ee1p4oshesbecomingbookish.com/keeper-of-lost-children-book-review Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=free#blackauthors #blackliterature #blackhistorymonth #blackauthorsmatter #historicalfictionbooks #historicalfiction #sadeqajohnson #bookrecommendations #bookreview About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Book Mail Monday March 23 #historicalfictionbooks #thrillerbooks She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-03-24 | Another Monday, Another Book Mail HaulThanks to all the tagged publishers, authors, and PR companies for the gifted books!Gifted by the AuthorIn the Great Quiet by Laura Vogtamzn.to/3NIGFW3From Sourcebooks LandmarkSweetBitter Song by Rosie Hewlettamzn.to/4bKb12eFrom HTP BooksThe Other Mrs by Mary Kubicaon KU amzn.to/4d7a6eFJill is Not Happy by Kaira Roudaamzn.to/47kCarrFrom Megan Beaty CommunicationsA Spell for Saints and Sinners by Emily Carpenter from Kensington amzn.to/4t4GNOCMurder by Design by Lee Goldberg amzn.to/4rLOok1Payback by Elizabeth Rose Quinn amzn.to/4sZoWIQboth from Thomas and MercerFrom St Martins PressThe Island Club by Nicola Harrisonamzn.to/4uL99PsWhich of these are you hoping to read soon?About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Audiobook Last Now Next: #HistoricalFiction edition She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-03-22 | I love a good audiobook, and every single one of these did not disappoint!Books Featured: Lady TremaineThe Hired ManWith Love from HarlemWhat audiobooks have you enjoyed recently? #audiobooks #historicalfictionbooks #booktok #books About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
#bookmail Monday: Check Out Whats Come in the Mail Lately! She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-03-17 | It's been a pretty good book mail week, whatdayathink? Books Featured & Affiliate Links: Gifted by William Morrow Books: The Sisters of Book Row: amzn.to/4cP4TrYGifted by William Morrow & Book Club Girl: Such a Clever Girl: amzn.to/4svH8dvThe Murder at World’s End: amzn.to/4uBpsi2Purchased by Yours Truly: Lady Tremaine: amzn.to/40xNoFa The Traitor of Sherwood Forest: amzn.to/3PaeBLK The Lies They Told: amzn.to/4ruuqdl ARC from Doubleday Books: Should the Waters Take Us: amzn.to/3PDsTEx Author Gifted: Run, Darling: amzn.to/3NAdggF About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
I Read 3 FIVE STAR Historical Fiction Books in January! She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-03-14 | Welcome to my long overdue January reading wrap up! I almost didn't share since it's already March, but then YOU would have missed out on these three must-read 5-star historical fiction books that completely swept me away. Come for the books, stay for the vibes!#historicalfiction #readingwrapup #booktube #bookrecommendations #bestbooks #fivestarreadsChapters, Books & Affiliate Links0:00 January Reading Wrap-up Intro1:38 When We Were Brilliant: amzn.to/4sHtkvM4:27 The Twelve Days of Christmas: 6:22 The Lies They Told: amzn.to/412Iv717:58 Star Ratings vs Vibes8:30 A Slow & Secret Poison: amzn.to/4lqfoE510:23 Dark Sisters (DNF)13:17 The Colony of Lost Souls (DNF on audio, will try again)14:12 The Winter Spirits: amzn.to/4sayyAn15:34 Hope & Destiny (DNF on audio, will try again) 16:44 A Box Full of Darkness: amzn.to/3P6yBie18:46 The Star Society: amzn.to/3P46Sid20:14 Daughter of Egypt: amzn.to/418maVC20:53 Telling vs Showing23:01 Skylark: amzn.to/3Ns2TLE25:57 Meet the Newmans: amzn.to/4sKxEe229:37 Subscribe for more historical fiction reading recommendations!Eve Arnold Coffee Table Book: amzn.to/3P0ykgOMignon Faget Spiral Ring: go.shopmy.us/p-36139075Bookish Sweatshirt: go.shopmy.us/p-47415420Join me on Bindery for exclusive content: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.comWatch Next:youtu.be/JdBaBRqHLvwyoutu.be/_BLaNAyxyXwyoutu.be/P3A_uN2GTesAbout My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishRead my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Unbox a Portland Leather Bag with me! #portlandleathergoods She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-03-13 | Gifted PLG Bag Incoming!Y’all, I am obsessed with this bag! It’s just one more AMAZING addition to my @portlandleather collection. No matter what bag you purchase, you can rest assured you’re getting a great piece of leather at a great price. Be sure to use the link in my bio to save 30% off any premium purchase!Link to this bag: rstr.co/portlandleather/3132/4s3Pro Tip: Smooth Black will bleed. Always opt for Pebbled Black!Stay tuned for more PLG tips, tricks, and reveals!#unboxingvideo
Meet the Booktuber in 5 Books | Booktube Anniversary Celebration She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-03-10 | It's been one year since I first hit publish on Booktube, so why not celebrate with a very special meet the booktuber video. I'm re-introducing myself via 5 very special books, all of which were 5 star reads for me. So cozy up for a little chat about my life, my background, my interests, and the books that will live in my head and heart forever. Chapters0:00 Booktube Anniversary Celebration Intro0:32 Who is Carlie Dayle1:09 Meet Me in 5 Books1:50 Betty3:47 My Background5:19 Life Now6:47 I’m a Social Worker7:28 Los Angeles Life8:18 Go Dodgers9:03 Take My Hand10:55 My Day Job12:21 Classic Film Recommendations13:19 When We Were Brilliant13:52 Eve Arnold Appreciation 14:26 Marilyn Monroe Appreciation15:36 I Love Photography16:30 River of No Return18:04 Night of the Hunter19:20 More to Come re: Classic Hollywood19:42 Shout Out to Criterion Channel 19:59 I Love Travel 21:32 Still Life (far warning: no quotation marks)24:49 I Can’t Be Still26:15 My Mother’s Story27:49 Caregiver Recognition28:21 Once and Future Witches32:00 Subscribe for more Historical Fiction Recommendations Join me on Bindery for exclusive content: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.comBooks Featured (affiliate links): Betty: amzn.to/4daJg5lWhen We Were Brilliant: amzn.to/4riE8zCTake My Hand: amzn.to/3OW4ObTStill Life: amzn.to/4s05lZ6The Once and Future Witches: on KU amzn.to/41hC7td Eve Arnold photos mostly sourced from Magnum PhotosEve Arnold Coffee Table Book: amzn.to/4btfdodFeatured Images:Ponte Vecchio at night (Florence)Cafe Beignet at night (New Orleans)Belvedere Museum (Vienna) Random Greek Temple (outside Athens)Munich Residence Antiquarium (Munich)Check out my old travel photo IG: instagram.com/acajunincaliMovies Featured:The Bad & The BeautifulOut of the PastLawrence of ArabiaOn the Waterfront The Third ManTo Have and to Have NotRiver of No ReturnNight of the HunterCheck out the Criterion Channel: signup.criterionchannel.comBetty Trigger Warnings: childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, suicide#historicalfictionbooks #booktube #books #booksuggestions #booktuber Meet The Booktuber | Meet Me in Book | Historical Fiction Booktuber | Women's Fiction | Bookclub Book Recommendations About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet monthly updates via my newsletter: shesbecomingbookish.com/subscribe Get daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on Bindery: shesbecomingbookish.binderybooks.comRead my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
Best March 2026 Historical Fiction Releases | New Books to Read She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-03-02 | Historical fiction fans beware…this list of books will destroy your TBR!In this video, I’m breaking down the most anticipated March 2026 historical fiction releases.Chapters & Books Mentioned (Affiliate Links)0:00 March Historical Fiction New Releases Intro1:09 The Secret Lives of Murderers' Wives: amzn.to/4q3TBmn 2:24 A Ghastly Catastrophe: amzn.to/4btgVXk 3:41 The Woman and Her Stars: amzn.to/4ro5e90 5:32 Where the Girls Were: amzn.to/4ta9fzi6:54 Now I Surrender: amzn.to/4rqHTDF7:37 Lady Tremaine: amzn.to/3MhjIZe9:27 A Far-Flung Life: amzn.to/4qLhXm4 10:10 It Girl: amzn.to/45DdOIv 11:05 The Eighth Life (for Brilka): amzn.to/4abvr3C 12:43 The Sea Stone Sisters (Kindle): amzn.to/4cigQGc13:32 No Friend to This House: amzn.to/3OfhVEx 14:43 Frida’s Cook: amzn.to/3MiurCL 16:27 The House of Hidden Letters: amzn.to/4bqwOxy17:12 The Harvey Girl: amzn.to/4alZVkB18:00 The Sisters of Book Row: amzn.to/4a8lF2219:15 The Shock of the Light: amzn.to/49SGNL020:10 In the Fields of Fatherless Children: amzn.to/4qOewuT 20:55 Wolf Worm: amzn.to/3Zb0ZBy 21:43 The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru: amzn.to/3Z6Ya4x 22:18 The Moonlight Runner: amzn.to/4t8DJSo23:00 Daughter of Egypt: amzn.to/3MiXB4H 23:48 The Moonshine Women: amzn.to/4rhLhAC 24:30 The Hired Man: amzn.to/49UIWG4 25:13 Ship of Dreams: amzn.to/45Gc5lN25:47 The Fourth Wife: amzn.to/4kaQho4 27:00 The Quarter Queen: amzn.to/4aqXEEM 27:55 The Lacemaker’s Fortune: amzn.to/4qf1QMG 28:30 The News from Dublin: amzn.to/46oBIaO29:05 Eve: amzn.to/40q9vgu29:51 Subscribe for more historical fiction content!#HistoricalFiction #March2026Books #March2026Releases #NewBookReleases #HistoricalFictionBooks #TBRList #bookrecommendations About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
You’re Invited: CHAOTIC Book Mail Haul (27 Books!!) She’s Becoming Bookish | Carlie 2026-02-21 | This book haul/currently reading update/book club discussion video is PURE chaos! And I had SO much fun recording this, so I hope you enjoy, too. Join me for a relaxed book chat. ❤️📚Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to My Chaotic Book Life0:53 Book Event for Mary Kubica2:22 Must Read New Historical Fiction Release3:10 Book Giveaways Coming Soon5:33 The Vanishing Half Initial Thoughts8:21 Book Club Girl Book Club Mail13:41 Recent Publisher Book Mail24:07 Non-Bookish Unboxing26:17 Subscribe for more bookish fun!Books Featured: It’s Not Her: amzn.to/4czWbgOKeeper of Lost Children: amzn.to/4s1wcDzThe Fourth Wife: amzn.to/4aOd1X4The Vanishing Half: amzn.to/4rXXjiT Famous Last Words: on KUWhat the Wife Knew: on KUPeople of Means: amzn.to/4qRLr11The In-Between Bookstore: amzn.to/4rVI9KTThe Phoenix Pencil Company: amzn.to/3ZMKdZJWhere the Rivers Merge: on KUKill Your Darlings: amzn.to/4aIthIOThe Women of Wild Hill: amzn.to/4tGTIYhDeath of the Author: on KUThe Poppy Fields: on KUBitter Honey: amzn.to/4rC42zdThe Parisian Chapter: amzn.to/3ZMdCDnThe Harvey Girl: amzn.to/46bIgd6Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead: amzn.to/40gzM0K The Kindness of Strangers: amzn.to/3OAZZ7A Porcupines: amzn.to/3OigKEJAlmost Life: amzn.to/4asyYfl Butterfly Games: amzn.to/4c0jzE4The Society: amzn.to/4c3MQhhThe Fair Weather Friend: on KUThe Tragedy of True Crime: amzn.to/4aIcaqHBlack Dahlia: amzn.to/46UANiDIn the Great Quiet: amzn.to/4b0q4Wk Try KU for free: amzn.to/41hC7td Watch Her Last Broadcast: hulu.com/series/her-last-broadcast-the-abduction-of-jodi-huisentruit-ac5cfe5b-a473-4fcc-a322-c969c426963eFeatured Items:Biodance Glass Skin Mask: amzn.to/472sBgnGiant Mouse Pad: amzn.to/46eYS3zShop My Dodger Favs: shopmy.us/shop/collections/3412697 Watch Next:youtu.be/l4uQfutAlrw?si=zteB-WvVau5ePuK-youtu.be/P3A_uN2GTes youtu.be/euixKjvFj2Q#bookhauls #BookMail #BookTube #Bookclubbooks #NewBooks #BookmailUnboxing #BookClubReads #HistoricalFiction #HistoricalFictionBooks #LiteraryFiction #MonthlyBookHaul #ReaderLife #bookhaul About My Channel:Hi there! I’m Carlie—one of BookTube’s resident historical fiction fanatics. If you love stories that bring the past to life, you’re in the right place. Subscribe and stay tuned for in-depth reading roundups, reading vlogs, book recommendations, and honest reviews.Other Places to Find Me:Check out my website: shesbecomingbookish.comGet daily updates on Instagram: instagram.com/shesbecomingbookishGet weekly reading updates on TikTok: tiktok.com/@shesbecomingbookish Read my reviews on Fable: fable.co/carlie-dayle-256402577350Join my Fable book club: fable.co/club/bbfl-book-club-with-carlie-dayle-581136722293?club_type=freeShop my favorite books in my Amazon store: amazon.com/shop/shesbecomingbookish
