Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hi Y'all! I decided to try the hardest reading challenge you'll ever do (aka HRCYED 2.0), wish me luck. Enjoy!
Challenge Video: youtu.be/UzS1f5gbt60?si=VBk6PMUKqVGlyt_S
Books Featured:
Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove
A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen
The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow
As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
Databases by R.F. Kuang
Other Mentions:
The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware
Dracula by Bram Stoker
The Woman’s War by Jenna Glass
The Devil’s by Joe Abercrombie
Instagram: instagram.com/readswithkesara
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12273867-kesara
Storygraph: app.thestorygraph.com/profile/readswithkesara?redirect=true
Fabel: fable.co/kesara-narine-205230496846
Hi Y'all! I decided to try the hardest reading challenge you'll ever do (aka HRCYED 2.0), wish me luck. Enjoy!
Challenge Video: youtu.be/UzS1f5gbt60?si=VBk6PMUKqVGlyt_S
Books Featured:
Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove
A Fate Inked in Blood by Danielle L. Jensen
The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow
As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
Databases by R.F. Kuang
Other Mentions:
The Woman in Suite 11 by Ruth Ware
Dracula by Bram Stoker
The Woman’s War by Jenna Glass
The Devil’s by Joe Abercrombie
Instagram: instagram.com/readswithkesara
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12273867-kesara
Storygraph: app.thestorygraph.com/profile/readswithkesara?redirect=true
Fabel: fable.co/kesara-narine-205230496846

![Saga Issue #55 | Book Review #Shorts
So I decided to try something a little different. Let me know what you think in the Comments!
Books Featured:
Saga # 55 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples - https://amzn.to/3riRWhG
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/12273867-kesara
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readswithkesara/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadsWithKesara
Interested in cheap books? try Thriftbooks (Its my go-to for used books!)
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![Evershore by Brandon Sanderson | Book Review #Shorts
Here are my spoiler-free thoughts on Evershore by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson. Enjoy!
Books Featured:
Evershore by Brandon Sanderson and Janci Patterson - https://amzn.to/34EU8XP
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/12273867-kesara
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readswithkesara/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadsWithKesara
Interested in cheap books? try Thriftbooks (Its my go-to for used books!)
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If you use this link above, both you and I get a free book credit $5 when you sign up for reading rewards (free) and spend $30.
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![September 2020 Reading Vlog - Part 1 | Aug. 30th to Sept. 6
Despite a lackluster August, September is off to a great start! Here is my reading vlog for the first week of September 2020. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Sunday, August 30th
4:07 - Friday, September 4th
10:49 - Saturday, September 5th
12:58 - Sunday, September 7th
Books Featured:
Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie - https://amzn.to/3lVF8Jk
Memories of Ice by Steven Erikson - https://amzn.to/321ymKj
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini - https://amzn.to/3h5veRN
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas - https://amzn.to/2R2DBTz
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler - https://amzn.to/3bv19Kq
The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson - https://amzn.to/3h2SVdG
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/12273867-kesara
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readswithkesara/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadsWithKesara
Equipment
Selfie Stick: https://amzn.to/30dP8VC
Camera (my phone): https://amzn.to/3145Xla
Phone Case: https://amzn.to/3hJSuFQ
Set
Echo: https://amzn.to/2D73K06
Cauldron Mug: https://amzn.to/31hsBqr
Bookshelves
Bookshelf: https://amzn.to/33cxHqm
12- Cube Shelf: https://amzn.to/2DgF990
9-Cube Shelf: https://amzn.to/2X70eKb
Book tree: https://amzn.to/2Xeqja9
Office Short Shelf: https://amzn.to/2Er6Dt1
[Disclaimer: Product links in the description are affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of the sale if you use them. Thank you for supporting my channel.] September 2020 Reading Vlog - Part 1 | Aug. 30th to Sept. 6](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q5o7xQ4eKBI/mqdefault.jpg)

![Spring 2021 Book Haul
I finally got to my book haul! Im excited to have all of these new books!
BOTM (refer a friend): https://www.mybotm.com/oxcv1ffd1s?show_box=true
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:42 - Christmas Presents
2:13 - BOTM
5:55 - New Releases
11:21 - Other Random Purchases
Books Featured:
A Promised Land by Barack Obama - https://amzn.to/3pTJRxD
The Ickabod by J.K. Rowling - https://amzn.to/3ztnqE3
People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd - https://amzn.to/3wohtpO
The Push by Ashley Audrain - https://amzn.to/2Ttbqlh
The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah - https://amzn.to/3iTXpYL
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry - https://amzn.to/3gAV6qn
The Last Apothecary by Sarah Penner - https://amzn.to/2Sy4Gm4
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout - https://amzn.to/3goCxXL
We Free the Stars by Hafsa Faizal - https://amzn.to/3vtl1FT
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas - https://amzn.to/3gnUrKn
A Vow So Bold and Deadly by Brigid Kemmerer - https://amzn.to/3cH3G5S
The End of Eternity by Isaac Asimov - https://amzn.to/3zl4C9X
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren - https://amzn.to/3iTXADp
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware - https://amzn.to/3iKczPY
The Relentless Moon by Mary Robinette Kowal - https://amzn.to/3pV3buE
The Order of the Purple Moon Reflected in Water by Zen Cho - https://amzn.to/3glmObZ
The Archer at Dawn by Swati Teerdhala - https://amzn.to/3wuAg2Q
The Rightful Queen by Isabelle Steiger - https://amzn.to/2Tw4W52
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/12273867-kesara
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readswithkesara/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadsWithKesara
Interested in cheap books? try Thriftbooks (Its my go-to for used books!)
https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?code=qYEfu5pWwJn6VWSa2P9WUg%253d%253d
If you use this link above, both you and I get a free book credit of $5 when you sign up for reading rewards (free) and spend $30.
[Disclaimer: Amazon product links in the description are affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of the sale if you use them. Thank you for supporting my channel.] Spring 2021 Book Haul](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qjisZaJFkjM/mqdefault.jpg)
![Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover | Book Review #Shorts
Here are my spoiler-free thoughts of Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover. Enjoy!
Books Featured:
Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover - https://amzn.to/3HAMQTU
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/12273867-kesara
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readswithkesara/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadsWithKesara
Interested in cheap books? try Thriftbooks (Its my go-to for used books!)
https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?code=qYEfu5pWwJn6VWSa2P9WUg%253d%253d
If you use this link above, both you and I get a free book credit $5 when you sign up for reading rewards (free) and spend $30.
[Disclaimer: Amazon product links in the description are affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of the sale if you use them. Thank you for supporting my channel.] Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover | Book Review #Shorts](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qwokvqOi-fE/mqdefault.jpg)
![Books About Women | Fantasy and Sci-fi Edition
Here is the Fantasy & Sci-fi Book Recommendations, for books that I love because of their portrayal of women. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Sci-fi Book Recommendations
5:05 - Fantasy Book Recommendations
10:13 - Portrayal of Women by Male Authors in Fantasy
Related Videos:
Favorite Fantasy Written by Women: https://youtu.be/kOiUyvRC3jY
Favorite Female Authors: https://youtu.be/Mo4PKyknYIo
Books About Women: https://youtu.be/tnEd9NID1fs
Books Featured:
The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal - https://amzn.to/3tfk5HG
The Left-Hand of Darkness by Ursula Le Guin - https://amzn.to/3tZQWzd
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler - https://amzn.to/3q7bDrE
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin - https://amzn.to/3i8eUma
Circe by Madeline Miller - https://amzn.to/3w5yGqV
The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow - https://amzn.to/37lxmWn
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab - https://amzn.to/3IiHSum
The Trouble with Peace by Joe Abercrombie - https://amzn.to/3tW8DQh
A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin - https://amzn.to/3IeF2Xd
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/12273867-kesara
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readswithkesara/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadsWithKesara
Interested in cheap books? try Thriftbooks (Its my go-to for used books!)
https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?code=qYEfu5pWwJn6VWSa2P9WUg%253d%253d
If you use this link above, both you and I get a free book credit $5 when you sign up for reading rewards (free) and spend $30.
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![April 2021 Reading Vlog - Part 1
Time to get back to reading vlogs! I had a pretty good first week. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Sunday, April 4th
4:12 - Wednesday, April 7th
5:33 - Saturday, April 10th
Books Featured:
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch - https://amzn.to/3sNyEzv
The Guest List by Lucy Foley - https://amzn.to/3fG7XJk
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - https://amzn.to/3wmVBLX
Other Mentions:
One by One by Ruth Ware - https://amzn.to/2QffSCJ
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/12273867-kesara
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readswithkesara/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReadsWithKesara
Interested in cheap books? try Thriftbooks (Its my go-to for used books!)
https://www.thriftbooks.com/share/?code=qYEfu5pWwJn6VWSa2P9WUg%253d%253d
If you use this link above, both you and I get a free book credit of $5 when you sign up for reading rewards (free) and spend $30.
[Disclaimer: Amazon product links in the description are affiliate links, so I get a small percentage of the sale if you use them. Thank you for supporting my channel.] April 2021 Reading Vlog - Part 1](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/rGGhTtO1K84/mqdefault.jpg)
