Tier Ranking ALL my 5 Star Reads! Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-10-17 | Tier Ranking every book that I've given 5 stars! (At least since I started using Goodreads)I love a lot of these BUT some not so much π as usual lots of (mostly great) fantasy and sci-fi books @merphynapierreviews video: youtube.com/watch?v=SnUygeb-2vc-----Booktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_cat-----If you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)-----Music:Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Fantasy Series Try a Chapter Project - HYPE FOMO Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-10-15 | Continuing my reading project where I try a chapter (or more) for every series I'm interested in reading. This video focuses on series that I have massive FOMO over because I see them being hyped by EVERYONE (And of course, all of these are sci-fi or fantasy book series.)Related Videos:* Series Shelf Try A Chapter: youtu.be/upZwfVoRUJQ* Organising my list of which book series to read next: youtu.be/ZGbqfnrbyKE Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:17 The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski4:41 Jade City by Fonda Lee7:51 Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft12:06 The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan15:44 Malice by John Gwynne20:11 The Gunslinger by Stephen King22:43 Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey25:51 The Will of the Many by James Islington29:59 ConclusionββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Finally starting Rhythm of War! | Reading Vlog Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-10-13 | In this weekly reading vlog, I'm finally starting Rhythm of War after spending the last 2 years reading all the other books in the Cosmere! Perfect timing for Wind & Truth π I also listened to a few audiobooks - a mystery thriller by a NZ author and some fun sci-fi fantasy by one of my favourite authors :)My 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0ββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββTimestamps:0:00 Intro3:20 Walking Break3:38 17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare4:18 Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson5:29 Library Break5:54 17 Years Later final thoughts8:22 Rhythm of War update10:31 Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews12:56 Book Sale! 13:17 Rhythm of War update15:32 Sweep of the Blade final thoughts16:42 Sweep with Me by Ilona Andrews18:20 Beach / Garden break19:34 Library reorganization21:17 Rhythm of War update22:39 Dinosaur Spy22:59 Sweep of the Heart Ilona Andrews24:35 Rhythm of War updateββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkFree Music for Videos π Music by Ebony Loren - All That I Need - thmatc.co/?l=D8454116Free Music for Videos π Music by Eila - New Life - thmatc.co/?l=605B6E76Free Music for Videos π Music by Nico Anuch - Ocean Breeze - thmatc.co/?l=79C2F834Free Music for Videos π Music by Frythm - Mariposa - thmatc.co/?l=0116A44FFree Music for Videos π Music by JEN Z - Falling to Your Knees - thmatc.co/?l=EC661C8F
Why Havent I Read These Books Yet?! Tag Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-10-10 | Whyyyyyyy haven't I read these books yet!? It's time for a book tag of shame, where I call myself out for books that I really should have read by now...I was tagged by: @reading_faerie The original creator of the tag was @anotherbibliophilereads based on videos by @fiberartsyreads Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:24 A Classic1:49 A Fiction book2:56 A Non-Ficiton book5:36 A Fantasy6:52 The book that's been on my TBR the longest-----Booktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_cat-----If you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)-----Music:Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Q3 Best and Worst Books / Stats and Goals Check In Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-10-07 | What has happened to the year!? It's almost the end! So it's time check in on my reading :) I've picked out the best and worst books so far this year across physical, audio, and graphic formats. As usual there's lots of fantasy books on this list ππ«I also do a reading goal check-in which of course includes some graphs πβ¨Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:27 Best Books - Physical/Text4:07 Best Books - Audio7:29 Best Books - Graphics8:33 Worst Books - Physical/Text10:37 Worst Books - Audio12:31 Worst Books - Graphics13:40 Goals & StatsββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Scary Books for Spooky Season Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-10-03 | The scariest books I've ever read! Let's talk about the scary books for spooky season :)Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:50 Gaslighting 2:06 Family2:55 Car Crash3:51 Parental Expectations5:09 Darkness6:49 Blindness8:41 Keys and Trauma9:33 Creatures in the Forest11:22 Losing Control12:32 Spirals-----Booktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_cat-----If you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)-----Music:Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
September Reading Wrap Up | BOOK BATTLE Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-10-01 | Wrapping up ALL THE BOOKS I read in September for the Magical Readathon: book battle style where I pick the best book of the month. As always, lots of fantasy and sci-fi books :)Related Videos:* Book Battle Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=Y4mS4y2RSdU&list=PLyl52mJCaGO0fRDZoL2_kUYSHQVy1ggd-Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:31 One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig2:52 vs One for My Enemy by Olivie Blake4:39 vs One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews6:41 The Wisdom of Crowds by Joe Abercrombie9:07 vs Dragonfruit by Maikiia Lucier28:22 vs I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman15:58 Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin18:28 vs 17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare21:06 Garlic and the Vampire/Witch by Bree Paulsen23:03 vs Descender by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen24:29 vs Phoenix Endsong26:21 BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH-----Booktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_cat-----If you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)-----Music: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Romance-Hater accidentally reading Romantasy π | Weekly Reading Vlog Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-09-29 | In this weekly reading vlog, I'm somehow accidentally reading some romantasy books - which doesn't sound like me but actually worked out better than I thought it might! I almost made a lot of progress for the Autumn Equinox round of the Magical Readathon :)My 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0Magical Readathon TBR: youtu.be/cpr_1N63WQcββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββTimestamps:0:00 Intro4:17 One for my Enemy by Olivie Blake5:48 One for my Enemy update6:40 Descender Vol 1 by Jeff Lemire & Dustin Nguyen8:34 One Dark Window final thoughts10:05 Descender Vol 2 by Jeff Lemire & Dustin Nguyen10:48 One for my Enemy update11:20 17 Years Later by J.P. Pomare13:33 One for my Enemy update14:42 One for my Enemy final thoughts17:11 Magical Readathon reshuffle plans17:45 17 Years Later updateββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkFree Music for Videos π Music by Friends of - Mushroom Disco - thmatc.co/?l=966D8601Free Music for Videos π Music by Ebony Loren - All That I Need - thmatc.co/?l=D8454116
SPOOKOPOLY & The TBR Machine pick my OCTOBER TBR Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-09-25 | This month I'm combining my TBR Machine reading prompts with Becca's Spookopoly Board for some surprising reading plans... still not sure how I feel about the results!?Spookolathon Announcement: youtu.be/CfJ_HssNZJg?si=gGox5W9yDmnHdGWdThe TBR Machine: http://www.theTBRmachine.comPlaylist of TBR Machine videos: youtube.com/watch?v=-ZJeWF1ZZxs&list=PLyl52mJCaGO1n4Zu3WKOlntrjrs3Gdzj1Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:51 Prompt Pair 14:25 Prompt Pair 26:20 Prompt Pair 38:53 Prompt Pair 410:30 Prompt Pair 512:16 Prompt Pair 614:51 Prompt Pair 716:23 Prompt Pair 817:59 The TBR!ββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work#TBRgames
Weird Dystopians & an Scifi/Fantasy Fav | Weekly Reading Vlog Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-09-22 | In this weekly reading vlog, I'm continuing my reading for the Magical Readathon / Orilium Fall Equinox with a strange dystopian and a sci-fi-fantasy by one of my favourite authors :)My 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0Magical Readathon TBR: youtu.be/cpr_1N63WQcββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββTimestamps:0:00 Intro5:03 Flower Break5:19 I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman9:00 Phoenix Endsong10:02 Garlic and the Vampire/Witch by Bree Paulsen11:17 One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews13:18 Lake Break13:38 One Fell Sweep final thoughts14:51 One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig17:15 I Who Have Never Known Men update18:48 River Walk (featuring bears and moas)19:51 I Who Have Never Known Men final thoughts20:55 One Dark Window updateββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkFree Music for Videos π Music by Taylor Noelle - Be Around - thmatc.co/?l=B16309D4Free Music for Videos π Music by Ashton Edminster - Shades of Blue - thmatc.co/?l=A073C21B
Rebuilding my Library and A Bookshelf Tour! Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-09-18 | I moved to a new town so it's time to rebuild my library office and re-organize my bookshelves! :)Not sure how I feel about the end result, but it comes with a bookshelf tour :) :)Timestamps:0:00 Bookshelf Building1:40 Book Unboxing3:01 Bookshelf Organization5:57 More book unboxing8:23 More organization!20:32 Bookshelf TourββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkFree Music for Videos π Music by Nico Anuch - Ocean Breeze - thmatc.co/?l=79C2F834Free Music for Videos π Music by Ashton Edminster - Shades of Blue - thmatc.co/?l=A073C21BFree Music for Videos π Music by JEN Z - Falling to Your Knees - thmatc.co/?l=EC661C8FFree Music for Videos π Music by Friends of - Mushroom Disco - thmatc.co/?l=966D8601
THE END OF THE AGE OF MADNESS | Weekly Reading Vlog Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-09-15 | In this weekly reading vlog, I'm finishing off the Age of Madness!! And also reading a YA romantasy, which was probably a less good choice oops... but it's a good start to the Orilium / Magical Readathon :)My 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0ββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββTimestamps:0:00 Intro3.22 Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin4:43 The Wisdom of Crowds by Joe Abercrombie6:16 The Wisdom of Crowds update7:35 Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier1:37 Beach break12:15 Dragonfruit update14:08 The Wisdom of Crowds update15:11 River break16:19 Dragonfruit final thoughts18:36 Next audiobook plans18:56 The Wisdom of Crowds update20:25 The Wisdom of Crowds final thoughts22:55 One Fell Sweep by Ilona AndrewsββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkFree Music for Videos π Music by Eila - New Life - thmatc.co/?l=605B6E76Free Music for Videos π Music by Ebony Loren - All That I Need - thmatc.co/?l=D8454116Free Music for Videos π Music by Gus Leifeld - Me and the Moon - thmatc.co/?l=1A03F9CB
August Reading Wrap Up | BOOK BATTLE Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-09-11 | Wrapping up ALL THE BOOKS I read in August: book battle style where I pick the best book of the month. As always, lots of fantasy and sci-fi books :)Related Videos:* Book Battle Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=Y4mS4y2RSdU&list=PLyl52mJCaGO0fRDZoL2_kUYSHQVy1ggd-Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:33 Fugitive Telemetry by Matha Wells2:22 vs Sanctuary by Ilona Andrews4:40 White Sand by Brandon Sanderson6:58 vs Dawnshard by Brandon Sanderson8:37 Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson11:38 The First Binding by R.R. Virdi15:19 Severance by Ling Ma17:27 Foe by Iain Reid18:55 I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid20:29 Untold Tales of I Hate Fairyland21:53 100 Days of Happiness by Dominique Bertolucci23:31 Semi-Finals24:44 BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH-----Booktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_cat-----If you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)-----Music: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Weekly Reading Vlog | Novellas from my favs and the final house move! Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-09-08 | In this weekly reading vlog, I'm attempting to read some novellas from some of my favourites while also making the final, final move from my old house. Proud of myself for DNFing a book in this one too :)My 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0ββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββTimestamps:0:00 Intro5:02 Flower Break5:53 I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid7:29 Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin8:01 Driving to Auckland!11:07 Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells12:32 Sanctuary by Ilona Andrews13:55 Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow update15:36 Curses16:50 Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow update19:49 Sanctuary final thoughtsββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkFree Music for Videos π Music by Eila - New Life - thmatc.co/?l=605B6E76Free Music for Videos π Music by Ebony Loren - All That I Need - thmatc.co/?l=D8454116Free Music for Videos π Music by Frythm - Mariposa - thmatc.co/?l=0116A44FFree Music for Videos π Music by Gus Leifeld - Me and the Moon - thmatc.co/?l=1A03F9CB
Orilium Magical Readathon TBR | September Reading Plans Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-09-05 | My September TBR is all about the Orilium / Magicial Readathon! I'm being ridiculous and attempting the Alchemist calling π ππG's Magical Readathon Announcement Video: youtu.be/iEt5Jg20A3c?si=WwfpY6Teu2SoKbCcMy Series Try-A-Chapter Project: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyl52mJCaGO3pi5NLQLDtt6aaGtSGT9HWWe're taking a break from the TBR Machine this month, but feel free to play with it anyway!The TBR Machine: http://www.theTBRmachine.comPlaylist of TBR Machine videos: youtube.com/watch?v=-ZJeWF1ZZxs&list=PLyl52mJCaGO1n4Zu3WKOlntrjrs3Gdzj1Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:16 Cosmere Reading3:20 Animal Studies4:11 Astronomy6:03 Restoration7:25 Demonology 9:03 Spells and Incantations10:00 Lore11:29 Alchemy11:16 InscriptionββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Weekly Reading Vlog | Weird books and Plagiarism π¬ Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-08-25 | In this weekly reading vlog, I'm trying to catch up on all my reading plans with a couple of weird books and, unfortunately, a disappointing read that gives me plagiarism concerns π¬ also, I finally visited the library in my new town, and got a library card!My 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0ββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββTimestamps:0:00 Intro6:02 Foe by Iain Reid7:53 Severance by Ling Ma9:45 Trip to the library10:16 Library Haul11:54 Foe update12:22 Severance update14:08 Foe update15:32 Severance update18:40 Foe final thoughts20:32 Severance final thoughts23:55 The First Binding final thoughtsββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkFree Music for Videos π Music by Eila - New Life - thmatc.co/?l=605B6E76Free Music for Videos π Music by Ebony Loren - All That I Need - thmatc.co/?l=D8454116
Weekly-ish Reading Vlog | Oathbringer, more Cosmere, and other reads that are taking FOREVER Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-08-17 | In this weekly reading vlog, I'm continuing my Cosmere re-read and reading a couple of looong epic fantasy books. I'm also still unpacking boxes in our new house π and I snuck in a couple of shorter Cosmere things tooMy 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0ββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββTimestamps:0:00 Intro4:26 Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson7:08 Moving Stuff Unboxing11:06 Sicky11:42 Oathbringer update14:57 The First Binding by R.R. Virdi15:53 Craft, Jewellery and Toys Unboxing19:15 Oathbringer update22:28 The First Binding update22:56 The Last Box Unboxing24:42 Oathbringer final thoughts28:35 White Sand Vol 1 by Brandon Sanderson29:38 Dawnshard by Brandon Sanderson30:42 Art Unboxing31:32 White Sand Vol 2&3 by Brandon Sanderson33:46 Dawnshard final thoughts37:23 The First Binding updateββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
July Reading Wrap Up | BOOK BATTLE Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-08-13 | Wrapping up ALL THE BOOKS I read in July: book battle style where I pick the best book of the month. As always, lots of fantasy and sci-fi books :)Related Videos:* Book Battle Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=Y4mS4y2RSdU&list=PLyl52mJCaGO0fRDZoL2_kUYSHQVy1ggd-Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:31 The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang4:24 vs Edgedancer by Brandon Sanderson5:47 vs Mistborn: The Secret History by Brandon Sanderson7:48 Someone to Build a Nest In by John Wiswell10:00 vs The Kingdom of Back by Marie Liu12:33 The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton14:56 vs Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews16:58 BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH-----Booktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_cat-----If you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)-----Music: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
AUGUST READING PLANS | The TBR Machine picks my TBR Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-08-08 | My August TBR is a LOT of catch up reading, some series continuations, A NEW SERIES (yay!), and a couple of books picked by my TBR Machine website which spits out random reading prompts :)Am I delusional thinking I can catch up on my reading this month?!?The TBR Machine: http://www.theTBRmachine.comPlaylist of TBR Machine videos: youtube.com/watch?v=-ZJeWF1ZZxs&list=PLyl52mJCaGO1n4Zu3WKOlntrjrs3Gdzj1Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:43 Epic Fantasy already in progress1:21 More Catch Up Reading2:59 A much anticipated new series :D4:16 Series continuation5:58 TBR Machine Prompt 17:07 TBR Machine Prompt 27:42 TBR Machine Prompt 38:29 More Fantasy series continuationsββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work#TBRgames
Weekly Reading Vlog - More Cosmere Re-read & other long fantasy books Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-08-03 | In this weekly reading vlog, I'm continuing my Cosmere re-read and reading a couple of looong epic fantasy books. I'm also still unpacking boxes in our new house π My 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0Series Try a Chapter Project: ββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catTimestamps:0:00 Intro5:08 Edgedancer by Brandon Sanderson6:20 The First Binding by R.R. Virdi8:39 Mystery Box10:24 Edgedancer final thoughts11:15 Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson12:09 The First Binding update12:30 Guitar Stuff Box13:22 Galaxy, a Kereru and the Beach15:01 Oathbringer update16:45 The First Binding update17:48 Sewing Machine Box18:17 Sheepies & Second Hand Books19:00 Oathbringer update20:43 The First Binding update22:36 Stationery BoxββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkFree Music for Videos π Music by Ebony Loren - All That I Need - thmatc.co/?l=D8454116Free Music for Videos π Music by Gus Leifeld - Me and the Moon - thmatc.co/?l=1A03F9CB
Q2 Best and Worst Books / Stats and Goals Check In Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-07-31 | We're half-way through the year! So it's time check in on my reading :) I've picked out the best and worst books so far this year across physical, audio, and graphic formats. As usual there's lots of fantasy books on this list ππ«I also do a reading goal check-in which of course includes some graphs πβ¨Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:36 Best Books - Physical/Text4:48 Best Books - Audio7:50 Best Books - Graphics9:43 Worst Books - Physical/Text13:23 Worst Books - Audio14:33 Worst Books - Graphics15:21 Goals & StatsββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Moving House (Finally!) & Reading Vlog Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-07-27 | In this reading vlog, we're finally actually moving! Yay!I attempt to read some books amongst the chaos, and even find a few great books! (But also some disappointments eek)My 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0Timestamps:0:00 Intro6:32 Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell9:03 Driving to our new town9:26 New House Tour15:50 Someone You Can Build a Nest In update17:04 The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang18:14 Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews21:49 Someone You Can Build a Nest In final thoughts25:51 The Sword of Kaigen update30:04 The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton34:46 The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu37:41 Back to Auckland39:10 The Last Murder at the End of the World update41:24 The Kingdom of Back update42:38 The Last Murder at the End of the World final thoughts46:05 Mistborn: The Secret History by Brandon Sanderson48:14 The Kingdom of Back final thoughtsββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkFree Music for Videos π Music by Eila - New Life - thmatc.co/?l=605B6E76Free Music for Videos π Music by Taylor Noelle - Be Around - thmatc.co/?l=B16309D4Free Music for Videos π Music by Ebony Loren - All That I Need - thmatc.co/?l=D8454116
June Reading Wrap Up | BOOK BATTLE Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-07-24 | Wrapping up ALL THE BOOKS I read in June: book battle style where I pick the best book of the month. As always, lots of fantasy and sci-fi books :)Related Videos:* Book Battle Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=Y4mS4y2RSdU&list=PLyl52mJCaGO0fRDZoL2_kUYSHQVy1ggd-Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:57 Renegade's Magic by Robin Hobb3:25 vs The Trouble with Peace by Joe Abercrombie4:55 Monstress Vol 5-8 by Marjorie Liu & Sana Takeda7:09 vs When Among Crows by Veronica Roth9:00 The Memory Theater by Karin Tidbeck10:57 vs Tidal Creatures by Seanan Maguire13:16 Far Sector by N.K. Jemisin and Jamal Campbell16:06 vs Children of Men by P.D. James17:40 vs Remina by Junji Ito18:57 Karen's Sleepover by Katy Farina20:51 vs Everyone's a Aliebn, When Ur a Aliebn too by Jomny Sun21:54 vs The Dream Factory by Steph Matuku and Zak Atea22:54 Semi-Finals24:57 BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH-----Booktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_cat-----If you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)-----Music: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Reading Vlog | Good Books and Library Problems Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-07-14 | In this reading vlog, I'm reading some favourite authors (Robin Hobb and Joe Abercrombie) as well as trying a new one (M.L. Wang) AND this is also the last week (or 2) before we move to a new city!My 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:45 Walking break4:22 Library Problems7:19 Renegade's Magic by Robin Hobb8:25 The Trouble with Peace by Joe Abercrombie10:40 Books in Boxes12:15 Renegade's Magic update13:44 The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang14:27 The Trouble with Peace update16:29 The Trouble with Peace update18:39 Renegade's Magic update20:45 The Sword of Kaigan update21:44 Last Run23:30 Renegade's Magic final thoughts24:26 The Trouble with Peace final thoughts26:55 The Sword of Kaigan update27:08 Moving PlansββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkFree Music for Videos π Music by JEN Z - Falling to Your Knees - thmatc.co/?l=EC661C8FFree Music for Videos π Music by Eila - New Life - thmatc.co/?l=605B6E76
JULY READING PLANS | The TBR Machine picks my TBR Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-07-11 | Building my July TBR / reading plans using my TBR Machine website that spits our random reading prompts. This is up late BUT I haven't started any of the books yet π so it's still valid!The TBR Machine: http://www.theTBRmachine.comPlaylist of TBR Machine videos: youtube.com/watch?v=-ZJeWF1ZZxs&list=PLyl52mJCaGO1n4Zu3WKOlntrjrs3Gdzj1Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:30 Urgent Library Reads3:11 New Series4:36 Series Continuations6:55 TBR Shelf7:53 Long Books9:52 Prompts11:04 Adaptation11:50 Thriller (sort of... I cheated)ββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work#TBRgames
20 (Book-ish) Questions to get to know me Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-06-25 | Get to know me with 20 book-ish questions in this book tag π I'd love to know your answers too!This tag was created by @ChloeFrizzle : youtube.com/watch?v=rNHV8JFvexwI tag @ThoughtsOnTomes @reading_faerie @sophiasthoughts ^ all great booktubers that you should check out πMentioned videos:* Valdemar Reading Order:* Book Battle Wrap Ups:* 2024 Reading Vlogs:Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:23 1. How many books are too many books in a series?2:21 2. How do you feel about cliffhangers?3:20 3. Hardcover or paperback?4:20 4. Favorite book?4:48 5. Least favorite book?5:38 6. Love triangles: yes or no?6:19 7. The most recent book you just couldnβt finish?7:11 8. A book youβre currently reading?8:06 9. Last book you recommended to someone?8:48 10. Oldest book youβve read? (Publication date)9:30 11. Newest book youβve read? (Publication date)10:39 12. Favorite author?10:51 13. Buying books or borrowing books?12:09 14. A book you dislike that everyone else seem to love?12:51 15. Bookmarks or dog-ears?13:50 16. A book you can always reread?15:11 17. Can you read while hearing music?15:21 18. One POV or multiple POVs?16:05 19. Do you read a book in one sitting or over multiple days?16:34 20. A book you read because of the cover?ββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Mid Year Book Freak Out Tag (2024!) Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-06-19 | It's time to talk about some fantasy, sci-fi, and cute books in the Mid-Year Book Freak Out tag :)This tag was originally created by @IsThatChami and @EarlGreyBooks Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:00 Best Book so far this year2:13 Best Sequel so far this year3:24 New Release you haven't read yet5:15 New Release for the 2nd half of the year6:26 Biggest Disappointment9:05 Biggest Surprise11:07 Favourite New Author11:33 New Fictional Crush12:34 Favourite New Character13:39 A Book that made you Cry14:03 A Book that made you Happy15:04 Most Beautiful Book you've Obtained16:09 Books Still to Read this YearββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkThumbnail background designed by starline / Freepik: http://www.freepik.com
Crown of Stars Series by Kate Elliott | Series Review Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-06-16 | A 99% spoiler-free review of Kate Elliott's 7-book Crown of Stars epic fantasy series to help you decide if it might be for you or if you've read the series and you wanna discuss :)ββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Reading Vlog | Library Surprises and Pre-Moving Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-06-13 | In this reading vlog, I started with my reading plans of a dark fairy tale and a dystopian sci-fi BUT THEN the library came at me with some new reading plans π«¨My 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0Timestamps:0:00 Intro7:17 Children of Men by P.D. James8:58 The Memory Theater by Karin Tidbeck10:53 The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang13:22 Much driving15:00 Tidal Creatures by Seanan McGuire19:47 When Among Crows by Veronica Roth22:40 The Memory Theater update24:50 The Sword of Kaigen update26:40 The Children of Men final thoughts28:58 When Among Men final thoughts31:40 The Memory Theater update33:05 Tidal Creatures update34:40 Remina by Junji Ito36:45 The Sword of Kaigen update38:32 The Memory Theater final thoughts40:01 Tidal Creatures final thoughts41:11 Remina final thoughtsββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkFree Music for Videos π Music by Eila - New Life - thmatc.co/?l=605B6E76
May Reading Wrap Up | BOOK BATTLE Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-06-08 | Wrapping up ALL THE BOOKS I read in May: book battle style where I pick the best book of the month. As always, lots of fantasy and sci-fi :)Related Videos:* Book Battle Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=Y4mS4y2RSdU&list=PLyl52mJCaGO0fRDZoL2_kUYSHQVy1ggd-Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:41 Shadows of Self & the Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson3:37 vs Forest Mage by Robin Hobb7:13 vs The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec10:11 Murderbot 1-4 by Martha Wells13:23 vs vs The Law of Becoming by Kate Elliott15:23 vs Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews19:29 That's Not a Hippopotamus by Juliette McIver & Sarah Davis20:58 Lightfall 1-3 by Tim Probert23:30 BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH-----Booktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_cat-----If you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)-----Music: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Fantasy Series Try a Chapter Project - BOOKTUBER RECS Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-06-05 | Continuing my reading project where I try a chapter (or more) for every series I'm interested in reading. This video focuses on series that were recommended by some of my favourite booktubers! (And of course, all of these are sci-fi or fantasy book series.)Related Videos:* Series Shelf Try A Chapter: youtu.be/upZwfVoRUJQ* Organising my list of which book series to read next: youtu.be/ZGbqfnrbyKE Booktubers Mentioned:@TheShadesofOrange @Jadeyraereads @PetrikLeo @JashanaC @BeccaandTheBooks @PeruseProject @Catsandcamera @ebnovels π (they're all great so you should check them out!)Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:45 The Outside by Ada Hoffman5:13 The Art of Prophecy by Wesley Chu9:11 The First Binding by R.R. Virdi13:54 The Final Strife by Saara el-Arifi17:47 Written in Red by Anne Bishop22:11 Spinner by Michael J. Bowler25:26 The Ninth Rain by Jen Williams28:40 The Crown Conspiracy by Michael J. Sullivan31:40 Heirs of Power by Kay Macleod35:11 The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers38:38 ConclusionββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Reading Vlog | Murderbot and other fun things Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-06-02 | In this reading vlog, I'm reading the first half of the Murderbot series by Martha Wells as well as some other sci-fi / fantasy fun :)My 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0Timestamps:0:00 Intro4:56 All Systems Red by Martha Wells7:23 Artificial Condition by Martha Wells8:28 Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews10:55 The Law of Becoming by Kate Elliott11:36 Beach break11:56 Artificial Condition by Martha Wells13:13 Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells15:39 Moving update16:33 The Law of Becoming final thoughts18:05 The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec19:21 Exit Strategy by Martha Wells21:05 Murderbot TV Show23:27 Home by Martha Wells24:44 The Witch's Heart final thoughtsββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
JUNE READING PLANS | The TBR Machine picks my TBR Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-05-29 | Building my June TBR / reading plans using my TBR Machine website that spits our random reading prompts. Also, I'm moving in July so this is a month of packing and all reading plans may self-destruct at any time π The TBR Machine: http://www.theTBRmachine.comPlaylist of TBR Machine videos: youtube.com/watch?v=-ZJeWF1ZZxs&list=PLyl52mJCaGO1n4Zu3WKOlntrjrs3Gdzj1Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:05 TBR Update3:23 Prompt 13:55 Prompt 25:12 Series ContinuationsββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work#TBRgames
Favourite Authors vs House Buying Anxiety Reading Vlog Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-05-25 | In this reading vlog, I'm reading some books by some of my favourite authors to try combat the anxiety of buying a house. That means it's Robin Hobb and Brandon Sanderson time! :)My 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0Timestamps:0:00 Intro5:56 Mystical river creature break6:22 Forest Mage audiobook fail7:18 Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson9:52 The Law of Becoming by Kate ElliottΓ₯12:01 Cats and possibilities12:33 Kobo time!15:24 Shadows of Self update19:22 Forest Mage by Robin Hobb22:28 Beach break22:43 More Kobo thoughts24:10 Shadows of Self final thoughts25:28 The Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson26:50 Forest Mage update28:27 House Buying Success! Reading Fails30:33 Forest Mage update32:47 The Bands of Mourning update35:36 The Bands of Mourning final update39:03 Forest Mage final updateββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkFree Music for Videos π Music by Ebony Loren - All That I Need - thmatc.co/?l=D8454116Music by Frythm - Mariposa - thmatc.co/?l=0116A44FMusic by JEN Z - Falling to Your Knees - thmatc.co/?l=EC661C8F
First/Last/Fave Books by my Most-Read Fantasy Authors Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-05-14 | Sharing the first, last, and favourite books by my top 10 most-read fantasy authors πTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:32 NZ Paranormal Romance2:33 Slow and Emotional5:32 If Hell was an idiot8:11 Teen-Me was an idiot10:25 Insights from NZ11:31 (Toxic) Family Relationships13:24 Hyperbolic Writing16:05 Mixed Bag17:35 Concepts vs Execution20:00 Too Many Books (?)ββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Mothers In Fantasy Books Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-05-11 | Happy Mother's Day to every mother who's doing their best and any other people who have struggles with the concept of Mother's Day ππIn this video, I'm talking about different representations of mothers and motherhood in some of my favourite fantasy books.Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:49 The Default2:35 Supportive Mothers4:02 Step/Substitute Mothers5:44 Mothers Have Lives Too!8:44 Struggling Mothers10:46 Motherhood Isn't A Choice for Everyone12:15 Mothers without Children :(13:14 Bad MothersββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
April Reading Wrap Up | BOOK BATTLE Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-05-08 | Wrapping up ALL THE BOOKS I read in April: book battle style where I pick the best book of the month. Related Videos:* Book Battle Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=Y4mS4y2RSdU&list=PLyl52mJCaGO0fRDZoL2_kUYSHQVy1ggd-Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:35 A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie3:02 vs Shaman's Crossing by Robin Hobb5:21 vs House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas8:14 Allomancer Jak and the Pits of Eltania by Brandon Sanderson9:48 vs Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell by Brandon Sanderson11:11 vs Mislaid Plans in Parts Half-Known by Seanan Maguire13:55 The Bow by Catherine Mayo15:59 vs The Binding by Bridget Collins18:27 The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker19:49 vs Tall Bones by Anna Bailey22:02 Locke and Key by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez23:46 vs I Hate Fairyland Vol 6: Last Gert Standing by Skottie Young & Brett Bean25:30 The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman & Chris Riddell26:42 vs Bug Boys Vol 2 & 3 by Laura Knetzger27:47 Semi-Finals29:27 BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH-----Booktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_cat-----If you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)-----Music: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Reading Vlog | House Hunting and Bad Book Decisions? Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-05-04 | In this reading vlog, I picked up a couple of books I was hoping to love but didn't really know much about so maybe that was a bad decision? Continuing my Cosmere re-read started as a good decision but I think I took it too far? π Also, a house hunting trip as we continue our attempt to find a house to buy, and I attempt to finish off my Magical Readathon / Orilium prompts at the same time.My 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:00 The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker5:41 Tall Bones by Anna Bailey (aka Where the Truth Lies)7:14 House Hunting Trip8:26 The Dreamers final thoughts9:53 Allomancer Jak and the Pits of Eltania by Brandon Sanderson11:37 Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell by Brandon Sanderson13:27 Shadows of Self by Brandon Sanderson14:53 Tall Bones update16:24 House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas19:23 Tall Bones update20:32 Shadows of Self update22:29 House of Flame and Shadow update24:33 Birthday Wanderings25:33 Birthday Haul & House Stress update27:11 Tall Bones final thoughts28:28 House of Flame and Shadow final thoughtsββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkFree Music for Videos π Music by Eila - New Life - thmatc.co/?l=605B6E76Music by Ebony Loren - All That I Need - thmatc.co/?l=D8454116
Valdemar by Mercedes Lackey Reading Order | Fantasy Book Series Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-04-29 | Mercedes Lackey is a massively prolific fantasy author and the Valdemar book series is her biggest with over 50 books! I've loved this series since I was young, so let's talk about the reading order for all the books and trilogies that make up this bigger series :)Link to image of full series reading order: drive.google.com/file/d/1BUXVe4cfBJ8cqHjz3HNby5I1fRUOZcgz/viewTimestamps:0:00 Intro1:10 The Heralds of Valdemar3:17 Vows and Honor Duology4:42 The Last Herald Mage6:34 By the Sword7:50 Mage Winds9:50 Mage Storms11:00 Mage Wars13:09 Owl Mage14:23 Sword of Ice14:47 Oathblood15:25 Brightly Burning16:58 Exiles of Valdemar19:18 Sun in Glory20:07 Mags' Trilogies (Collegium Chronicles / The Herald Spy / Family Spies)22:04 Short Story Anthologies23:46 The Founding of Valdemar24:53 Kelvren's Saga25:35 ConclusionββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
MAY READING PLANS | The TBR Machine picks my TBR Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-04-27 | Building my May TBR / reading plans using my TBR Machine website that spits our random reading prompts. Also trying to keep this realistic π The TBR Machine: http://www.theTBRmachine.comPlaylist of TBR Machine videos: youtube.com/watch?v=-ZJeWF1ZZxs&list=PLyl52mJCaGO1n4Zu3WKOlntrjrs3Gdzj1Timestamps:0:00 Intro1:03 Prompt 12:42 Prompt 23:35 Prompt 34:32 Prompt 45:34 Series Continuations7:45 New SeriesββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work#TBRgames
SFF Hidden Gems on my Bookshelves (according to Goodreads) Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-04-24 | Sharing some of the books on my favourites bookshelves that Goodreads says not many people have read, but those who have loved them as much as me! As always, lots of fantasy and a bit of sci-fi on the list :)Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:46 Bounty Hunter Bug Science1:55 Miserable Old Man Portal Fantasy4:07 Library of the Dead5:20 Weight Changer / Life Changer6:48 Feminist Schooling for Sexist Heroes8:52 NZ Countryside Magic10:20 X-Men Family Saga13:32 MΔori Myth Creative ConstructionββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Fantasy Series Try a Chapter Project - COOL COVERS Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-04-20 | Continuing my reading project where I try a chapter (or more) for every series I'm interested in reading. We're starting with the books with the prettiest book covers! (And of course, all of these are sci-fi or fantasy book series.)Related Videos:* Series Shelf Try A Chapter: youtu.be/upZwfVoRUJQ* Organising my list of which book series to read next: youtu.be/ZGbqfnrbyKE Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:07 The Beast Player by Nahoko Uehashi5:18 A Master of Djinn by P. DjΓ¨lΓ Clark8:38 Seven Devils by Elizabeth May and Laura Lam12:13 Bonesmith by Nicki Pau Preto14:40 The Book That Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence18:02 Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett21:35 One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig24:38 ConclusionββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Orilium Reading Vlog | Short books and Fantasy Series Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-04-17 | In this reading vlog, I'm continuing my reading for the Orilium / Magical Readathon with some short books and graphic novels, as well as a Greek retelling and an anticipated read about people who can bind their memories in books.My 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0Timestamps:0:00 Intro4:25 The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman6:24 Locke and Key Vol 3 by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez7:25 The Bow by Catherine Mayo8:10 The Binding by Bridget Collins11:14 The Bow update13:10 The Binding update15:31 The Bow final thoughts18:11 Mislaid in Parts Half-Known by Seanan McGuire18:40 I Hate Fairyland Vol 6 by Skottie Young and Brett Bean19:57 Locke and Key Vol 4 by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez21:32 The Binding update22:48 Mislaid in Parts Half-Known update25:54 Locke and Key Vol 5&6 by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez27:35 Mislaid in Parts Half-Known final thoughts29:20 The Binding final thoughtsββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
D&D Book Tag | Unhinged Women and other Disasters Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-04-15 | Using prompts inspired by D&D to talk about some great books, including some of my favourite disaster ladies and unhinged women from fantasy books πͺπ»π₯I was tagged by @PageswithPaige The D&D Book Tag was created by @the_creepy_geek & @ashleighsbookishlife I tag @BookRoast , @StarzyRose & @KathyTrithardt The Magical Readathon: youtu.be/panyUOMBQmUTimestamps:0:00 Intro0:21 Everyone's Dead: a character with a tragic backstory1:29 Roll Persuasion with Advantage: an auto-buy author2:29 Me & the Boys gonna mess you up: an ensemble cast that you love3:50 I Rolled a One: A character that tries but keeps on failing5:02 Roll to Tame the Floof: a dangerous creature you'd like to have as a pet6:26 DM Rolls Unexpectedly: a book that surprised you7:47 I Would Like to Rage: a character with anger issues9:53 Hip Thrust for Seduction: a spicy book11:01 How Do You Want to Do This?: a book with a satisfying endingββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Q1 Best and Worst Books / Stats and Goals Check In Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-04-13 | Q1 2024 is over! So it's time to look back and do a bit of a reading review. I've picked out the best and worst books so far this year across physical, audio, and graphic formats. As usual there's lots of fantasy books on this list ππ«I also do a reading goal check-in which of course includes some graphs πβ¨Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:29 Best Books - Physical/Text2:54 Best Books - Audio5:38 Best Books - Graphics10:08 Worst Books - Physical/Text12:07 Worst Books - Audio13:53 Worst Books - Graphics14:55 Goals & StatsββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkThumbnail ticks and cross Image by mamewmy on Freepik: freepik.com/free-vector/cross-check-mark-symbol-set_12898689.htm
2023 UNanticipated Book Releases... should I have been anticipating these?!? Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-04-10 | Let's look through the 2023 book releases I read BUT weren't on my most anticipated releases list and see if there's anything to learn about what books I should be anticipating. As usual, lots of fantasy books and recommendations :) 2023 Anticipated Book Releases Check In: youtu.be/96ez9BPoqf8Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:45 Cool concept but nope1:54 Dragon Prequel2:39 No More Memoirs3:29 Emotional Angst4:26 Surprise!5:44 The wrong genre?7:24 Nostalgia Part 19:25 Beautiful Cover11:11 I thought it was finished...12:40 Cute Witches13:38 Sister Rec14:51 Nostalgia Part 215:51 Beautiful Art16:47 I thought it was finished...18:32 Hyped Pirates19:48 Audio only21:56 ConclusionββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Orilium Reading Vlog | New-to-me Hobb and Abercrombie! Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-04-08 | In this reading vlog, I am very excited to be starting 2 trilogies by authors I have loved previously (Soldier Son by Robin Hobb and the Age of Madness by Joe Abercrombie). I also got sucked into my re-read of Locke and Key and made a lot of progress for the Orilium Readathon :)My 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0Booktubers mentioned and worth checking out: @KathyTrithardt @BeccaandTheBooks Timestamps:0:00 Intro4:41 A Little Hatred by Joe Abercrombie9:05 Shaman's Crossing by Robin Hobb11:55 A Little Hatred update13:58 Shaman's Crossing update17:20 Locke and Key Vol 1 by JoeHill and Gabriel Rodriguez19:13 A Little Hatred update21:27 Shaman's Crossing update23:50 Locke and Key Vol 225:14 Shaman's Crossing final thoughts28:03 A Little Hatred final thoughtsββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkFree Music for Videos π Music by Gus Leifeld - Me and the Moon - thmatc.co/?l=1A03F9CB
CHECK IN on my Anticipated Book Releases 2023 Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-04-06 | I've read almost all of my 2023 Anticipated Book Releases so let's check in and see if they lived up to my expectations!Timestamps:0:00 Intro & Releases I didn't read1:57 Technically 20223:10 Unmade Plans4:12 Unpopular Opinion5:15 My Fav6:15 Generous 5 Stars?7:28 Cringey and Yuck8:05 Unexpected Sequel9:05 Not Enough10:11 Likeable Teens11:40 Marketing Fail12:47 It Got Too Silly14:20 A Secret Revealed16:35 ConclusionββBooktube Social MediaX/Twitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
March Reading Wrap Up | BOOK BATTLE Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-04-03 | Wrapping up ALL THE BOOKS I read in March: book battle style where I pick the best book of the month. Related Videos:* Book Battle Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=Y4mS4y2RSdU&list=PLyl52mJCaGO0fRDZoL2_kUYSHQVy1ggd-Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:24 The Bone People by Keri Hulme1:50 vs Artemis by Andy Weir4:04 Witch King by Martha Wells6:00 vs The Olympian Affair by Jim Butcher7:38 Sharp Ends by Joe Abercrombie9:29 vs Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson10:59 Alcatraz vs the Evil Librarians 5&6 by Brandon Sanderson14:12 vs Sixth of the Dusk by Brandon Sanderson15:57 The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain17:55 vs Dark One Forgotten by Brandon Sanderson & Dan Wells22:05 The Promised Neverland Vol 15 by Kaiu Shirai & Posuka Demizu21:36 vs Marry My Husband by Sungsojak23:26 vs Bug Boys by Laura Knetzger24:17 Semi-Finals25:34 BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH-----Booktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_cat-----If you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)-----Music: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social Work
Risky Reading Vlog | Books that werent all Id hoped... Penelope the Paperback Cat 2024-04-01 | In this reading vlog, I tried a couple of books that weren't SFF-focused and I have regrets, but I pulled it together in the end...My 2024 Reading Vlogs: youtu.be/YIMGMUk5wn0Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:25 The Bone People by Keri Hulme5:21 The Dream Daughter by Diane Chamberlain6:40 DNF update9:02 The Dream Daughter continued...11:19 Cosmere Short Stories12:54 Dune Part Two14:10 The Dream Daughter final thoughts15:51 Sixth of the Dusk by Brandon Sanderson17:24 ConclusionββBooktube Social MediaTwitter: twitter.com/paperback_catInstagram: instagram.com/paperback_catGoodreads: goodreads.com/paperback_catββIf you would like to support my channel, I have a Ko-Fi account: ko-fi.com/paperback_catBut please know that I appreciate you for just being here :)ββMusic: Puffs by Text Me Records / Social WorkFree Music for Videos π Music by Eila - New Life - thmatc.co/?l=605B6E76
