Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this reading vlog, I picked up some of my most anticipated book releases for 2026 to see if they live up to the hype I've built up in my brain (with mixed results!)
I also get my hair chopped shorter 💇♀️ receive some exciting book mail, and share some thoughts on Heated Rivally, the People We Meet on Vacation movie, and the new season of Bridgerton. Thanks for watching!
➡️ The following links are affiliate links, which means that if you click and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
📚 BOOKS MENTIONED 📚
Half His Age by Jenette McCurdy amzn.to/3ZqwUOv
Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward* amzn.to/4r01tGN
Dead in the Water by John Marrs amzn.to/4tnL28W
Asterix (*) indicates I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
🎥 WATCH NEXT 🎥
youtu.be/lPxMkrKfzA4
Sign up to Kindle Unlimited and enjoy a 30-day free trial (*affiliate link)
amazon.co.uk/kindle-dbs/hz/signup?tag=griffreads-21
Enjoy a 30-day free trial of Audible (*affiliate link) amazon.co.uk/hz/audible/mlp/mfpdp/ASIN?actionCode=AMN30DFT1Bk06604291990WX&tag=griffreads-21
✨ ABOUT ME ✨
Hey, I'm Sam and I'm 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!
✨ HOW I RATE BOOKS ✨
I use CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
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:
💻 Blog: griffblog.co.uk
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/griff.reads
🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
📖 Goodreads: goodreads.com/samgriff
👀 TikTok: tiktok.com/@griffreads
✉️ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
✨ MUSIC ✨
C4C - joy of serving - thmatc.co/?l=61E60789
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com
In this reading vlog, I picked up some of my most anticipated book releases for 2026 to see if they live up to the hype I've built up in my brain (with mixed results!)
I also get my hair chopped shorter 💇♀️ receive some exciting book mail, and share some thoughts on Heated Rivally, the People We Meet on Vacation movie, and the new season of Bridgerton. Thanks for watching!
➡️ The following links are affiliate links, which means that if you click and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
📚 BOOKS MENTIONED 📚
Half His Age by Jenette McCurdy amzn.to/3ZqwUOv
Nowhere Burning by Catriona Ward* amzn.to/4r01tGN
Dead in the Water by John Marrs amzn.to/4tnL28W
Asterix (*) indicates I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
🎥 WATCH NEXT 🎥
youtu.be/lPxMkrKfzA4
Sign up to Kindle Unlimited and enjoy a 30-day free trial (*affiliate link)
amazon.co.uk/kindle-dbs/hz/signup?tag=griffreads-21
Enjoy a 30-day free trial of Audible (*affiliate link) amazon.co.uk/hz/audible/mlp/mfpdp/ASIN?actionCode=AMN30DFT1Bk06604291990WX&tag=griffreads-21
✨ ABOUT ME ✨
Hey, I'm Sam and I'm 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!
✨ HOW I RATE BOOKS ✨
I use CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
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:
💻 Blog: griffblog.co.uk
📸 Instagram: instagram.com/griff.reads
🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
📖 Goodreads: goodreads.com/samgriff
👀 TikTok: tiktok.com/@griffreads
✉️ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
✨ MUSIC ✨
C4C - joy of serving - thmatc.co/?l=61E60789
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com
![new romantasy book subscription box 🧚 FAIRYLOOT UNBOXING | APRIL 2024 [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/tsiSyC_vvag/mqdefault.jpg "new romantasy book subscription box 🧚 FAIRYLOOT UNBOXING | APRIL 2024 [CC]
Im so excited to be unboxing my first-ever Fairyloot! When I heard about their new romantasy book subscription I was so excited and Im looking forward to seeing the books they choose over the next few months. My plan is to keep the subscription for at least 6 months and then decide if I want to cancel or continue.
Spots for new subscriptions are currently closed but you can sign up to the waitlist here: https://forms.fairyloot.com/romantasy
✨ ABOUT ME ✨
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!
✨ HOW I RATE BOOKS ✨
I use CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: https://youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
✨ AUDIOBOOKS ✨
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:
💻 Blog: https://www.griffblog.co.uk
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griff.reads
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
📖 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/samgriff
👀 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griffreads
✉️ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
✨ MUSIC ✨
Chinsaku - Blossom - https://thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com")
![The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo 🕯️🔮 READING VLOG [CC]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/uldwTqwMebc/mqdefault.jpg "The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo 🕯️🔮 READING VLOG [CC]
The vlog where I give Leigh Bardugo ONE LAST CHANCE! Having not enjoyed her last few releases, I was nervous to pick up The Familiar. In this reading vlog, well find out whether I should give up on her books for good.
This video is spoiler-free!
📚 BOOKS MENTIONED 📚
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo
🎥 WATCH NEXT 🎥
Hell Bent reading vlog (*contains spoilers*): https://youtu.be/5OT93ceU_qE
King of Scars & Rule of Wolves reading vlog (*contains spoilers*): https://youtu.be/HAFve2gMJMw
✨ ABOUT ME ✨
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!
✨ HOW I RATE BOOKS ✨
I use CAWPILE (created by Book Roast) to rate every fiction book I read. Learn more: https://youtu.be/73pcvjMcUuI
✨ AUDIOBOOKS ✨
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:
💻 Blog: https://www.griffblog.co.uk
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griff.reads
🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamGriffBlog
📖 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/samgriff
👀 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griffreads
✉️ email: sam@griffblog.co.uk
✨ MUSIC ✨
Lohfi - Ginger - https://thmatc.co/?l=C841C9EC
Chinsaku - Blossom - https://thmatc.co/?l=9CC84027
Photoshop brushes in Thumbnail from Brusheezy.com")
