Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hi friends 💛
This video is a slower, gentler few days in my life.
Lately I’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally tired, and super slumpy after finishing An Echo in the Darkness by Francine Rivers.
So in this vlog we spend a quiet week together:
✨ reading Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
✨ journaling through the book of Acts
✨ reading devotionals & Christian nonfiction
✨ preparing my youth conference message on social media & faith
✨ slowing down, resting, and talking honestly about burnout
I also share updates on my unexpected love for Jane Austen and why Sense and Sensibility ended up meaning so much to me during this season.
Books mentioned:
📚 Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen amzn.to/431g36G
📚 Loved to Life by Ann Voskamp amzn.to/4tZLx8j
📚 You Got This by Melissa Horvath amzn.to/4tVnjfi
Thank you for spending this gentle week with me 💛 I hope this video encourages you to slow down, seek Jesus, and give yourself permission to rest.
Booktuber mentioned:
@CoraMabry
⏰Timestamps
00:00 - a gentle week in my life
1:35 - in a reading slump
2:00 - devotionals I'm reading
4:35 - I am speaking at a youth conference about social media
5:17 - reading, laundry, plants
6:28 - starting Sense and Sensibility
11:55 - bookshelf tidy
12:30 - Sense and Sensibility is exactly what I need right now
19:07 - how the youth conference went
20:06 - I love this book
📹Videos you may have missed this month:
My Spice Testimony: youtu.be/Plo-9EJ_jos?si=hJ88PmnS7XY39hOz
Christian Booktubers I recommend: youtu.be/2CIqNyUxMNY?si=5F0sNHq7XzcA6pNU
Reset for Christian women: youtu.be/MO6wZVx2vPY
TEENS this is for you: youtu.be/Hgpy-WkBJrM?si=U3OyVnh-fC8afGq4
Christian books to grow your faith: youtu.be/pz8usGrxPLk
✅My social links where you can follow me and support: https://linktr.ee/oceanareadscolinks
‼️2026 Reading Challenge: youtu.be/LfqPVPGCIWQ?si=-rwiktWra1pE36Tl
‼️2026 Book Club: youtu.be/lAz8Aae29pU?si=8NrzqU9rXl9VRY3
❗JOIN ME ON FABLE:
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Amazon storefront: amazon.ca/shop/oceanagottareademall
* I make commission if you buy through this link!
💕Oceana's Book Wishlist: amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/1ZKS3AK16VNXR?ref_=wl_share
💐ABOUT ME:
I’ve been creating bookish content for ten years, reviewing, and recommending Christian fiction, no spice romance, and young adult books across all genres. I read mostly from the library and I focus on faith-based romance books, no spice, and entertaining stories. My channel is all about helping parents, teens, and romance readers discover great books that are fun, well-written, and honour God.
If you’re looking for Christian romance books, clean book recommendations, or young adult fiction that is age-appropriate, you’re in the right place. I’ll always mention any content warnings, including language or romance details, so you can trust my reviews to be honest and thoughtful.
Check out my playlists for all my Christian romance recommendations, clean reads, wrap-ups, and favorite authors.
💐
Oceana (pronounced O-Sheena)
Hi friends 💛
This video is a slower, gentler few days in my life.
Lately I’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally tired, and super slumpy after finishing An Echo in the Darkness by Francine Rivers.
So in this vlog we spend a quiet week together:
✨ reading Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
✨ journaling through the book of Acts
✨ reading devotionals & Christian nonfiction
✨ preparing my youth conference message on social media & faith
✨ slowing down, resting, and talking honestly about burnout
I also share updates on my unexpected love for Jane Austen and why Sense and Sensibility ended up meaning so much to me during this season.
Books mentioned:
📚 Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen amzn.to/431g36G
📚 Loved to Life by Ann Voskamp amzn.to/4tZLx8j
📚 You Got This by Melissa Horvath amzn.to/4tVnjfi
Thank you for spending this gentle week with me 💛 I hope this video encourages you to slow down, seek Jesus, and give yourself permission to rest.
Booktuber mentioned:
@CoraMabry
⏰Timestamps
00:00 - a gentle week in my life
1:35 - in a reading slump
2:00 - devotionals I'm reading
4:35 - I am speaking at a youth conference about social media
5:17 - reading, laundry, plants
6:28 - starting Sense and Sensibility
11:55 - bookshelf tidy
12:30 - Sense and Sensibility is exactly what I need right now
19:07 - how the youth conference went
20:06 - I love this book
📹Videos you may have missed this month:
My Spice Testimony: youtu.be/Plo-9EJ_jos?si=hJ88PmnS7XY39hOz
Christian Booktubers I recommend: youtu.be/2CIqNyUxMNY?si=5F0sNHq7XzcA6pNU
Reset for Christian women: youtu.be/MO6wZVx2vPY
TEENS this is for you: youtu.be/Hgpy-WkBJrM?si=U3OyVnh-fC8afGq4
Christian books to grow your faith: youtu.be/pz8usGrxPLk
✅My social links where you can follow me and support: https://linktr.ee/oceanareadscolinks
‼️2026 Reading Challenge: youtu.be/LfqPVPGCIWQ?si=-rwiktWra1pE36Tl
‼️2026 Book Club: youtu.be/lAz8Aae29pU?si=8NrzqU9rXl9VRY3
❗JOIN ME ON FABLE:
fable.co/oceana-reads-co-242566345979?referralID=8qoxUBYYpf
📖For Business Inquiries: oceanareadsco@gmail.com
💛Ways to Support Me & Affiliate Codes💛
Jesus in Silver jewelry: jesusinsilver.com/pages/oceana-reads-co
Code: oceana
Sign up to Everand for audiobooks: go.everand.com/lyga7wyjioud
Check out this wall decor shop: oppositewall.com
Discount code: OCEANA
Book Outlet referral: bookoutlet.ca/loyalty/referral/KfgTgt4w?c=url
Amazon storefront: amazon.ca/shop/oceanagottareademall
* I make commission if you buy through this link!
💕Oceana's Book Wishlist: amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/1ZKS3AK16VNXR?ref_=wl_share
💐ABOUT ME:
I’ve been creating bookish content for ten years, reviewing, and recommending Christian fiction, no spice romance, and young adult books across all genres. I read mostly from the library and I focus on faith-based romance books, no spice, and entertaining stories. My channel is all about helping parents, teens, and romance readers discover great books that are fun, well-written, and honour God.
If you’re looking for Christian romance books, clean book recommendations, or young adult fiction that is age-appropriate, you’re in the right place. I’ll always mention any content warnings, including language or romance details, so you can trust my reviews to be honest and thoughtful.
Check out my playlists for all my Christian romance recommendations, clean reads, wrap-ups, and favorite authors.
💐
Oceana (pronounced O-Sheena)
