Saying Goodbye to Summer @LiteraryWanderings

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

I made a concerted effort this year to fully celebrate the summer months and all the season has to offer…and I surprised myself with how enjoyable it has been (considering that it’s my least favorite month (😬 sorry summer-lovers!)). This week I shared the books I read in July here on my channel and I found quite a few that were wonderful!

But I’m starting to feel the urge to jump into the autumnal vibes I adore so much 🍁Are you feeling the tug to say goodbye to summer too?

$Nostalgic Girl Detectives to Read * Vintage Books Are you a fan of Trixie Belden? The smart, scrappy, bike-riding detective who solved mysteries right in her own neighborhood? If you grew up reading stories of wholesome adventure, close-knit friendships, and clever whodunits, youve come to the right place. In this video, Im sharing the best Trixie Belden readalikes from the forgotten world of vintage girl detective series from the 1940s–1960s: both classic and lesser-known series with that same down-to-earth, small-town sleuthing vibe. We’re talking about series like Donna Parker, Meg Duncan, Ginny Gordon and more, as well as Disney tv series favorites. ✨ *In this video* ✨ Underrated Girl Sleuths Books That Capture the Trixie Belden Magic Wholesome Mystery Books for Tweens The Best Trixie Belden Readalikes Beyond Nancy Drew Classic & Modern Girl Sleuths Like Trixie Belden ✨ *Let me know in the comments* ✨ Who is your favorite fictional girl sleuth? This is part of my mini series exploring the hidden world beyond the Nancy Drew Effect that Im calling: *Girl Sleuth Archives* and I hope you enjoy watching these videos as much as I enjoy creating them. I shared more Forgotten Girl Sleuths here https://youtu.be/EHJTrgF4QEE Interested in seeing my expose on Carolyn Keene? Check it out here https://youtu.be/CGLIZoGHsZQ If you enjoy cozy BookTube, you might also like my quiet reading vlogs, seasonal wrap-ups, and aesthetic bookish content. Feel free to subscribe & hit the 🔔 if you are looking for warm, comforting, bookish videos. Subscribe for more: Vintage book recommendations Forgotten classics Cozy, nostalgic reading content ✨ *Books Mentioned* ✨ Ginny Gordon and the Lending Library https://archive.org/search?query=Ginny+Gordon+and+the+Lending+Library+&tab=all Donna Parker at Cherrydale https://www.thriftbooks.com/browse/?b.search=donna parker OR here https://archive.org/search?tab=all&query=donna+parker Meg Duncan series https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/holly-beth-walker/284807/ OR here https://archive.org/search?tab=all&query=holly-beth-walker Linda Craig series https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/ann-sheldon/369777/ OR here https://archive.org/search?tab=all&query=linda+craig Annette series https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/doris-schroeder/557106/ OR here https://archive.org/search?tab=all&query=doris-schroeder ✨ *Connect with me in other places* ✨ http://instagram.com/rebeccasliterarywanderings COZY READER BOOK CLUB schedule & book choices at Substack https://thecozyreaderbookclub.substack.com/ ✨ *Buy used books and support independent booksellers* ✨ https://pangobooks.com/LITERARYWANDERINGS https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?code=nEQpL5h4%252f%252fRexpzUSeTnlA%253d%253d (sign up for Thriftbooks Reading Rewards and spend $30 on your first order, and we BOTH get a FREE book reward!) Like Audio Books? Use this link https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm705279 {Rebecca’s Literary Wanderings is the place to find all things bookish: book recommendations, cozy reading vlogs, book hauls, book shopping, and Little Free Library adventures. Discover vintage gems, seasonal TBR picks, and tips for fellow book lovers who enjoy exploring new stories, hidden literary treasures, and cozy reading moments.} #BookTube #VintageBooks #NancyDrew #CozyMystery #ClassicBooks #BookRecommendations #trixiebelden #girlsleuth #forgottenbooks$

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$June Reading Wrap-Up Vlog | Summer Days & Good Books June was a month of cool mornings and curling up with books that felt like stepping into another era. I am bringing you along with me this month as I read through a stack that spanned 1940s vintage romance to classic mysteries to fantasy tales, all of which helped me to slow down and enjoy my reading experience. This wrap-up is part book chat, part cozy companion video. Whether youre here for the vintage romance recommendations, the mystery recs, or just the quiet company of someone who loves reading as much as you do, I hope this feels like sitting down with a friend and a full teacup. Lets close out June together, turn the page, and ease into July. ✨ *Let me know in the comments* ✨ What was the most surprising book YOU read in June?! Here is the time I found a Little Free Library BUILDING 😲: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZX015NyJV_g ✨ *Books Mentioned* ✨ Priorsford by O Douglas https://amzn.to/4vrUgB3 The Nutmeg Tree by Margery Sharp https://amzn.to/3Tc4Y0K Summer Pudding by Susan Scarlett https://amzn.to/4p16Y84 Silver on the Tree by Susan Cooper https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/the-dark-is-rising/38971/ Thistlemarsh https://bookshop.org/a/124748/9780593819883 The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-lost-apothecary-a-novel_sarah-penner/26594046/?resultid=3c94be33-ecb8-49dd-98b3-721ab394e401#edition=33021714&idiq=44155234 Sea of Charms by Sarah Beth Durst https://bookshop.org/a/124748/9781250400673 (will release July 28, 2026 The No 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-no-1-ladies-detective-agency_alexander-mccall-smith/264520/?resultid=438c63c2-36c6-4e1b-968f-8c0359b99e56#edition=2300914&idiq=4569986 Miss Buncles Book by DE Stevenson https://amzn.to/4eF1FYr Thornbirds by Colleen McCullough https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-thorn-birds_colleen-mccullough/297538/?resultid=dd16d433-af6e-4f13-9853-543fc911f96f#edition=75023495&idiq=87982346 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. If you enjoy cozy BookTube, you might also like my quiet reading vlogs, seasonal wrap-ups, and aesthetic bookish content. Feel free to subscribe & hit the 🔔 if you are looking for warm, comforting, bookish videos. ✨ *Connect with me in other places* ✨ http://instagram.com/rebeccasliterarywanderings COZY READER BOOK CLUB schedule & book choices at Substack https://thecozyreaderbookclub.substack.com/ ✨ *Buy used books and support independent booksellers* ✨ https://pangobooks.com/LITERARYWANDERINGS https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?code=nEQpL5h4%252f%252fRexpzUSeTnlA%253d%253d (sign up for Thriftbooks Reading Rewards and spend $30 on your first order, and we BOTH get a FREE book reward!) Like Audio Books? Use this link https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm705279 {Rebecca’s Literary Wanderings is the place to find all things bookish: book recommendations, cozy reading vlogs, book hauls, book shopping, and Little Free Library adventures. Discover vintage gems, seasonal TBR picks, and tips for fellow book lovers who enjoy exploring new stories, hidden literary treasures, and cozy reading moments.} #BookTube #BookRecommendations #ReadingRecommendations #junereadingwrapup #readingvlog #cozybooktube #vintageromance #mysterybooks #fantasybooks #booktubewrapup #summerreading #whatireadinjune$