Monthly Update- Dec 22 Mona Lisa Reads 2022-12-04 | I'm so excited to be doing my first ever concentrated read of Christmas/wintery books this month! I have some great books on the agenda. What are you wanting to read this month?Also~Who do you suggest I listen to narrate A Christmas Carol? Tell me down below!And what should I name my gnome friend?~ CHANNELS MENTIONED ~Merphy Napier- @merphynapier42 Bookish Chas- @BookishChas ~ CHAPTERS ~00:00- Intro00:33- November Reads07:33- December WTR07:38- Book 108:03- Book 209:25- Book 310:21- Book 411:09- Book 512:02- Book 612:49- Book 713:48- Book 815:32- Book 9~ MY SOCIALS ~instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsDiscord- discord.gg/aMZUSZ8w25
I Blame You, Michael K. Vaughan! & #booktrek2025 Mona Lisa Reads 2025-07-15 | A fellow booktuber named Michael K. Vaughan said something in one of his videos that has led me down a crazy & insane path. Therefore, I blame him for this whole fiasco! Also, I discuss how what he said & Book Trek 2025 are related.(I do have Michael Vaughan's permission to use his picture & do this video.)~CHANNELS/VIDEOS MENTIONED~Michael K. Vaughan- the video that started it all for me youtube.com/watch?v=EPIVAmMpFHE&t=923sRevenant Reads- info about Book Trek 2025 youtube.com/watch?v=e5Swl62xlbs~My Socials~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsGoodreads- goodreads.com/user/show/159232683-mona-lisaFable- fable.co/store/profileDiscord- fable.co/store/profile
Overdue Book Review- Nomads Crucible Review Mona Lisa Reads 2025-06-13 | Here's my overdue book review of my friend, Charles McGarry's (AKA @BookishChas ) debut novel The Nomad's Crucible. It was a fun, enjoyable read & I'm looking forward to his next book.~Channels Mentioned~Bookish Chas- @BookishChas Fine Reads- @FineReads ~My Socials~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsDiscord- discord.gg/kJpsmUjn44Fable- fable.co/store/profileGoodreads- goodreads.com/user/show/159232683-mona-lisa
UPDATE #1: 50 Books B4 Turning 50 Challenge Mona Lisa Reads 2025-06-02 | I set a personal challenge of reading 50 books before turning 50. How am I doing with the challenge? Check out the video & find out!To see the original video click here!youtu.be/zONI8XJMDtI~CHAPTERS~00:00 - Intro00:45 - Life Update04:05 - 2 Books I Bought for the Challenge07:16 - Book #1 Completed15:01 - Book #2 Completed16:29 - Current Read17:23 - Future Plans23:25 - Outro-ish~My Content~Instagram - instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsFable - fable.co/monalisareads-514354432703Goodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/159232683-mona-lisaDiscord- discord.gg/kJpsmUjn44~Channels Mentioned~Bookish Chas- @BookishChas Michael K. Vaughn- @michaelk.vaughan8617
Judge a Book by the First Paragraph Mona Lisa Reads 2025-05-03 | Judge a book with me by reading the first paragraph!I was tagged by my good friend Chas over @BookishChas. (Check out his video using this link: youtube.com/watch?v=qfENMU942s0&t=21s) I picked 10 books to choose from. Do you like my choice? What would you have picked instead? What made you choose that book? Let's discuss it in the comments below!CHALLENGE RULES: Pick 5 to 10 books from your shelves (avoiding sequels), read the first paragraph, rank them based on first paragraphs, add the highest ranked book to your TBR. Feel free to do this tag if it interests you. I'd love it if you'd tag me in it so I can see what you choose!The challenge was created by @AliRisdal, and revived by @JessBookgirlTV.~MY CONTACT INFO~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_reads Discord- discord.gg/kJpsmUjn44Goodreads- goodreads.com/user/show/159232683-mona-lisa~CHANNELS MENTIONED~Bookish Chas- @BookishChas Fine- @FineReads
50 Books by Age 50 Mona Lisa Reads 2024-10-18 | I just turned 48 & I gave myself a challenge of reading 50 specific books before I turn 50. Interested in which books I chose...check out this video.~CHANNELS MENTIONED~Michael K. Vaughan- youtube.com/@michaelk.vaughan8617/videos 500 Book Challenge- youtube.com/watch?v=STDc1axFREECriminOlly- youtube.com/@CriminOllyBlog Bookchara- youtube.com/@Bookchara Read Like Gram- Ep.1- youtube.com/watch?v=XTo5fspquZU&list=PLdwmKriRBI9u36TYQD76zHN6ZGUrVLi07&index=3Fine Reads- youtube.com/@FineReads Bookish Chas- youtube.com/@BookishChas ~MY CONTACT INFO~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsDiscord- discord.gg/kJpsmUjn44Goodreads- goodreads.com/user/show/159232683-mona-lisa
3/4 Year Freak Out- Part 2 Mona Lisa Reads 2024-10-11 | Here's the second half of my freak out tag video. I hope you enjoy it!~Channels Mentioned~Chas- @BookishChas Danielle- @Bookchara-Danielle ~My Info~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsDiscord- discord.gg/kJpsmUjn44Goodreada- goodreads.com/user/show/159232683-mona-lisa
3/4 Year Freak Out- Part 1 Mona Lisa Reads 2024-10-04 | Yet again it's been awhile since my last video, but I think I have a plan going forward. Since I haven't shared what I've been reading this year let me catch you up with a 3/4 Year Freakout Tag video. Enjoy!~Channels Mentioned~Chas- @BookishChas Jules- @Julesbooksandthings The Women Book Review- youtube.com/watch?v=9y-O5Fpbszo&t=0sAslynn- @AshlynnCalee ~My Info~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsDiscord- discord.gg/kJpsmUjn44Goodreads- goodreads.com/user/show/159232683-mona-lisa
Agatha Christie & Crocheting Mona Lisa Reads 2024-02-11 | @BookishChas & I are continuing our reading of Agatha Christie in 2024. We decided to finally starting the Hercule Poirot series along with one standalone. I also have a really cool crafting idea for keeping track of your reading for the year. Come check it out!~Chapters~00:00- Intro00:43- 2024 Agatha Christie Schedule07:57- 2024 Bookish Craft Project~Channels Mentioned~Bookish Chas- youtube.com/@UCEEFtSinJ1IjVtb76FmxE1w ~My Socials~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsDiscord- discord.gg/kJpsmUjn44Goodreads- goodreads.com/user/show/159232683-mona-lisa
2023 Stats & 2024 Goals Mona Lisa Reads 2024-02-02 | I'm back! Again! I fill you in on my reading stats for 2023 & my simple goals for reading & Booktube for this year.~My Socials~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsDiscord- discord.gg/gjphT4smrRgoodreads.com/user/show/159232683-mona-lisa
Agatha Christie Reading Update Mona Lisa Reads 2023-09-14 | Where am I on reading Agatha Christie? When will I be doing lives to discuss the Tommy & Tuppence series? Check out this video to find out!Link for live discussion with Chas on September 16th @ 12 noon eastern.youtube.com/watch?v=Brig3npUois~Channel Mentioned~Chas- @BookishChas ~My Socials~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsDiscord- discord.gg/Duwr7rHtagoodreads.com/user/show/159232683-mona-lisa~Music~A Day To Remember by Nicola Donchev
Where Have I Been? BIG, AMAZING life update! Mona Lisa Reads 2023-09-07 | I disappeared for the last 5 months, but I'm slowly working on making my way back to BookTube. I share why I've been absent for so long & my plans for my channel. ~Channels Mentioned~Chas- @BookishChas Danielle- @Bookchara-Danielle ~ My Socials ~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsGoodreads- goodreads.com/user/show/159232683-mona-lisa
Monthly Update- March MBR Mona Lisa Reads 2023-03-06 | Here's the second half of my monthly update- my what I want to read in the month of March. I'm thrilled to be doing Middle Grade March! If my first middle grade book of the month is any indication of my reading for March, it's going to be a fantastic reading month!~ My Socials ~Instagram-Discord- Goodreads- ~ Chapters ~00:00- Intro 00:10- Talk about February reading moved to April00:58- Middle Grade March Talk01:16- Book 102:52- Books 2 & 303:26- Book 404:20- Book 505:15- Book 607:26- Book 708:42- Books 8 & 909:12- Book 1009:33- Book 1109:46- Outro
Monthly Update! My February Reads Mona Lisa Reads 2023-03-05 | ***FYI***I did my monthly update & it was going to be another 30 minute video so I decided to split it into 2 videos. Today’s video is about the books I read in February. I’ll post tomorrow the video about what I want to read in March. Let me know in the comments below if you like me splitting my videos into 2 smaller segments or if you would rather have 1 longer one. As always, thank you for your time supporting this channel. Don’t forget to like, subscription, & hit that notification bell if you want to take your support a step further. Have a great day!~ My Socials ~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsDiscord- discord.gg/aMZUSZ8w25Goodreads- goodreads.com/user/show/159232683-mona-lisa
Reading Habits Tag Mona Lisa Reads 2023-03-01 | Wanted to share a little bit more about myself so I decided to do a tag- specifically the Reading Habits Tag. I found this tag on Reading This Life with @M-J so thanks for the prompts!Also check out Gladiis Moreno's Instagram & etsy pages for some beautiful artwork!Instagram- instagram.com/gladiismorenoetsy.com/shop/gladiismoreno/?etsrc=sdt~ My Socials ~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsDiscord- discord.gg/aMZUSZ8w25Goodreads- goodreads.com/user/show/159232683-mona-lisa~ Chapters ~00:00- Intro 00:36- Tag info01:10- Do you have a certain place at home for reading? 02:22- Bookmark or random piece of paper? 04:40- Can you just stop reading or do you have to stop after a chapter/ a certain amount of pages? 05:22- Do you eat or drink while reading? 06:16- Multitasking: Music or TV while reading? 07:11- Reading at home or everywhere? 07:37- One book at a time or several at once? 08:47- Reading out loud or silently in your head? 09:18- Do you read ahead or even skip pages? 10:46- Breaking the spine or keeping it like new? 11:07- Do you write in your books? 13:42- Tag! You're it!14:04- Outro
Monthly Update- February 2023 Mona Lisa Reads 2023-02-12 | Here's my update for January read books & my February WTR books.Share with me in the comments below what you're reading this month.~ Channels Mentioned ~Chaz- @BookishChas Danielle- @Bookchara-Danielle Fine- @FineReads ~ My Socials ~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsDiscord- discord.gg/aMZUSZ8w25Goodreads- goodreads.com/user/show/159232683-mona-lisa
Book Review- My Thoughts on Goldeline Mona Lisa Reads 2023-01-15 | I've mulled this book over in my mind for several months now. Here's what I think about Goldeline by Jimmy Cajoleas...~ Chapters ~00:00- Intro 00:57- Synopsis07:16- Initial Thoughts/Pros09:17- Cons16:39- Outro18:38- Bloopers~ My Socials ~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsDiscord- discord.gg/aMZUSZ8w25Goodreads- goodreads.com/user/show/159232683-mona-lisa
Monthly Update- January 23 Mona Lisa Reads 2023-01-08 | December was a great reading month for me both in quantity & quality of books read! As for January, well, I've got quite the WTR list. Check out the video for more details.~ Channels Mentioned ~Bookish Chas- @BookishChas Danielle- @Bookchara-Danielle ~ My Socials ~IG- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsDiscord- discord.gg/aMZUSZ8w25~ Chapters ~00:00- Intro00:39- December Reads15:16- January WTR19:02- Outro
My 2023 Goals Mona Lisa Reads 2023-01-01 | HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wishing you a blessed 2023!How did I do with my reading in 2022? What are my goals for 2023? Watch the video & find out!~ Channels Mentioned ~Danielle- @Bookchara-Danielle Chas- @BookishChas ~ My Socials ~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsDiscord- discord.gg/aMZUSZ8w25
Am I Crazy? Mona Lisa Reads 2022-12-31 | So I went & did something quite crazy. Want to know what it is? Watch the video & find out!~ Channel Mentioned ~Bookish Chas- @BookishChas ~ My Socials ~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsDiscord- discord.gg/aMZUSZ8w25
A Christmas Carol Tag Mona Lisa Reads 2022-12-25 | It's Christmas Day & a perfect day for A Christmas Carol Tag! Wishing you a happy & blessed Christmas!Thanks to @BookishChas for the tag! And a huge shoutout to Danielle at @Bookchara-Danielle for sending me some amazing books!~ Original Tag ~youtube.com/watch?v=krTVYXsadQ4&t=0s~ Chapters ~00:00- Intro01:24- The Ghost of Christmas Past- a book that was a childhood favorite02:21- The Ghost of Christmas Present- a recent book that will become one of your all-time favorites04:15- The Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come- a book coming out next year that you're most excited about05:00- Bah, Humbug!- a book that everyone else loves that you just can't stand05:30- Bob Cratchit- an old dependable that you always recommend08:30- Tiny Tim- an underhyped book that you think deserves more love11:33- Today!? Why, it's Christmas!- what's a book (besides A Christmas Carol) that always gets you in the mood for Christmas13:51- The Muppet Christmas Carol- your favorite film adaptation of a book1:14- Outro
All About Agatha (Christie) + A Buddy Read Mona Lisa Reads 2022-12-11 | In preparation for reading all of Agatha Christie's novels, I decided to re-read her autobiography. In this video I'm sharing a few of my takeaways & letting you know about a buddy read. Let's go!~ MY SOCIALS ~Instagram- instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsDiscord- discord.gg/aMZUSZ8w25~ 2023 AGATHA CHRISTIE READING PLAN ~Dec (2022)- The Secret AdversaryJanuary- Partners in CrimeFebruary- N or M?March- By the Pricking of My ThumbsApril- Postern of FateJune- Then There Were NoneAugust- The Man in the Brown SuitOctober- Cards on the TableDecember- Sparkling Cyanide
Neil Gaiman vs Himself Mona Lisa Reads 2022-11-27 | Here's the promised video of me comparing Neil Gaiman's Ocean at the End of the Lane & Neverwhere. I even through in a third book, but to find out which one you need to watch the video. Throwing in the third book made this a long video but I'm happy with it. I hope you are too!~ Channels Mentioned ~Bookish Chas- @BookishChas ~ My Social Info ~Instagram - instagram.com/mona_lisa_reads~ Chapters ~00:00- Intro01:39- Prose02:13- Covers05:20- Plots11:18- Characters17:19- World Building27:12- Pacing33:17- Endings35:25- Enjoyment42:16- Outro47:23- Blooper Reel#booktube #booktuber #monalisareads #neilgaiman #neilgaimanvshimself #gaiman #neilgaimanbooks #booktalk #bookvsbook #oceanattheendoffthelane #neverwhere #coraline #prose #bookcovers #plot #characters #worldbuilding #pacing #endings #bookenjoyment #blooperreel
Monthly Update Mona Lisa Reads 2022-11-18 | Time to discuss what I read in October & my plan for November. I know this is late, but had issue recording last week plus other life stuff.Let me know in the comments what you're reading this month!~ Timeline ~00:00- Intro00:40- October Wrap Up05:48- November Reads- Book 106:45- New Acronym08:42- Book 209:09- Book 311:13- Book 412:51- Book 515:16- Book 618:54- Book 719:51- Book 821:45- Book 922:39- Channel Stuff26:17- Outro~Mentioned Channels ~Elliot Brooks- @ebnovels Bookish Chas- @BookishChas ~ Socials ~Instagram: instagram.com/mona_lisa_reads
Count with Me Tag Mona Lisa Reads 2022-11-06 | I was tagged by my friend Chas to do this so join me as I do the Count with Me Tag. I forgot to tag anyone so if this sounds like fun to you...do it! I'd love it if you tagged me in it so I can see your video!Original Tag: @The Bumbling Blogger Tagged by: @Bookish Chas ~ SOCIALS ~instagram.com/mona_lisa_reads~ TIMESTAMPS ~00:00 - Intro01:00 - 1st book in a Series03:40 - 2 or more copies of the same book05:51 - 3 colors on the cover07:36 - 4 or more perspectives08:33 - 5 star read11:57 - 6 or more short stories13:22 - 7 on the cover &/or spine14:37 - 8 letters in the title15:40 - A book with a page ending with a 917:34 - 10 books in a series18:34 - OutroMENTIONED:Avily Jerome IG - instagram.com/avilyjeromebooks FB - facebook.com/AvilyJThe Heir - amazon.com/Heir-Amulet-Saga-1/dp/1942462026/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1667755903&sr=8-1Elliot Brooks - @Elliot Brooks Peace & Turmoil - barnesandnoble.com/w/peace-and-turmoil-elliot-brooks/1130542253?ean=9781733664325Talindor's Guest - amazon.com/Talindors-Guest-Charles-McGarry/dp/0986141917/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1667766829&sr=8-1Baby Hunger - amazon.com/Baby-Hunger-Beth-Forbus/dp/1594671516/ref=sr_1_1?crid=13U3PISLCEY71&keywords=baby+hunger+book&qid=1667767200&sprefix=baby+hunger+%2Caps%2C220&sr=8-1Sarah's Laughter - sarahs-laughter.com
Book Haul- Part 2 Mona Lisa Reads 2022-11-01 | Here's the second half of my book haul! There are not nearly as many blooper type moments, but there are plenty of great books! I get super giddy at the end of the video with some "gold nugget" finds that I'm still shocked I found. I hope you enjoy it!Tell me in the comments what you thought of my haul or what book you've found that was your "golden nugget". I'd love to hear all about it!I'd love it if you did the BookTube thingy-things- like, comment, & subscribe- if you enjoyed this video.OTHER BOOKTUBERS MENTIONED:Chas- @BookishChasEmma- @BookishPrincess MY INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/mona_lisa_reads
Book Haul- Part 1 Mona Lisa Reads 2022-10-25 | I've been buying books & I'm going to share them with you. I talked so much & had so many books to show you, I had to break this into 2 videos. I hope you enjoy it! There are bloopers at the end so make sure you stick around for the laughs.Let me know in the comments what you think of my haul! What books peaked your interest? Are you surprised by the books I got? Let's talk books!OTHER BOOKTUBERS MENTIONED:Chas- @BookishChas Fine- @FineReads Emma- @BookishPrincess MY INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/mona_lisa_readsI'd appreciate it if you did the BookTube thingy-things- THUMBS UP- if you liked this video SHARE- if you know someone who would like this video SUBSCRIBE- if you want to see more of my shenanigans
October 2022 TBR Mona Lisa Reads 2022-10-13 | What am I reading this month? I'll tell you all about the books on my list in this video. There is even a guest "appearance" by a special someone!I know I'm late getting this uploaded, but I had some technical difficulties. Thank you for your patience as I continue to figure out this BookTube thing.Tell me in the comments what you're reading this month!Other Booktubers mentioned:@BookishChas @ebnovels My Instagram: instagram.com/mona_lisa_reads#octobertbr #october2022tbr #whatimreading #whatareyoureading #booktube #booktuber
Booktube Newbie Tag Mona Lisa Reads 2022-10-04 | Welcome to my FIRST BookTube video!I'm so excited & yet terrified at the same time about this new journey I'm taking! I'm looking forward to making new friends & discussing books. I'd love to hear a little bit about you & what kinds of books that you enjoy reading. Ready to start this adventure with me?! Let's go!Channels Mentioned: Bookish Chas: youtube.com/c/BookishChasFine Reads: youtube.com/c/FineReadsInstagram: instagram.com/mona_lisa_reads
