Everything Ive Read Since My Last Video charlie 2026-08-18 | It's been about six months since my last video so I figured it was probably time to catch you up on what I've been reading!In this video, I'm going through everything I've read since I disappeared. Some of them were incredible, one of them was a complete disaster, and the rest fell somewhere in between.Thanks for sticking around while I was gone. I'm very happy to be back.-----Join my buddy read on Fable!https://fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-r...-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro02:33 - A Marvelous Light04:32 - The Kinght and The Moth04:58 - The Blacktongue Thief06:37 - Winnie The Pooh07:36 - The Darkness Outside Us10:13 - Death to the Dread Goddess!12:34 - The Red Winter17:38 - The Bookshop and the Barbarian19:38 - The Eye of the Bedlam Bride20:26 - The Call of the Wild22:55 - The Caretaker27:51 - The Day of the Triffids30:55 - There are Way Worse Dads Than You31:26 - The Empress of Salt and Fortune33:48 - Those Across the River36:28 - The Bone Raiders41:54 - How to Deal With Your _ So Your Kids Don't Have to44:29 - Life/Channel Updates52:07 - Outro----- Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!Instagram: @charlie.read.a.bookLetterbox'd: https://boxd.it/mGCbfComic Geeks: @charliereadacomicGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieFable: fable.co/fabler/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773
What Ive Been Reading Lately | Books + Comics charlie 2026-09-11 | I’m catching up on everything I’ve been reading lately, which means this is technically an August wrap-up, plus a little bit of September, and not the August wrap-up I was intending to put out. I fell behind... bear with me!This time I’m mixing books and comics together and going through everything in the order I read it. There’s a pretty wide mix here, so let me know what you’ve been reading lately and if you’ve read any of these!---Join my buddy read on Fable!https://fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-r...---## Time Stamps00:00 - Intro43:20 - Wonder Woman: Dead Earth03:02 - The Thrice-Bound Fool07:35 - Spider-Man: Kraven's Last Hunt09:13 - The Last Wish12:05 - The Boy Wonder14:23 - Morgan Stang Beta Read17:33 - Current Reads26:31 - Outro---Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more! If you want to keep up with me more regularly, you can find me across all my socials:Instagram: @charlie.read.a.bookLetterbox'd: https://boxd.it/mGCbfComic Geeks: @charliereadacomicGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieFable: fable.co/fabler/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773q
7 Great Childrens Books for Fantasy Readers charlie 2026-09-04 | If you love fantasy, these children’s books deserve a spot on your family’s shelves. Here are some children’s books with monsters, adventure, folklore, and the same sense of wonder that makes fantasy so much fun to read as an adult.-----Join my buddy read on Fable!https://fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-r...-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro01:02 - The Storybook Knight03:40 - Nobody Likes a Goblin06:37 - The Paper Bag Princess08:31 - The Great Escape11:09 - The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods13:51 - Endlessly Ever After16:58 - Journey37:34 - Outro----- Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!Instagram: @charlie.read.a.bookLetterbox'd: https://boxd.it/mGCbfComic Geeks: @charliereadacomicGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieFable: fable.co/fabler/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773q
I Built My Own Definitive Batman Reading Guide charlie 2026-09-01 | Batman has been around for nearly 90 years, which makes figuring out what to read a little intimidating.I’ve read some of the essential Batman comics, but I want to go deeper. I want to feel like I really understand the character, his history, his relationships, and his motivations.There’s a million guides out there, and they’re all a little different, and none of them really felt right to me… so I built my own.In this video, I’m going through the list I came up with, from Batman: Year One all the way through The Dark Knight Returns, explaining why I chose each story, why I’m reading them in this order, and what I deliberately left out.I’m not a Batman expert—and that’s kind of the point. This is my attempt to take nearly 90 years of comics and turn them into one manageable reading journey. Once I’ve actually finished everything on the list, we’ll find out how well I did.If you’re already a Batman reader, let me know what I got right, what I got horribly wrong, and what you think I’m still missing.And if you’ve been wanting to get deeper into Batman comics yourself, maybe you can take this journey with me.-----Join my buddy read on Fable!https://fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-r...-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro01:29 - Batman: Year One03:55 - The Man Who Laughs05:41 - The Long Halloween08:27 - Dark Victory09:30 - Dark Patterns11:00 - Ego12:35 - Hush14:37 - Heart of Hush15:49 - The Killing Joke17:45 - A Death in the Family18:46 - Under the Red Hood20:43 - Knightfall23:03 - The Black Mirror26:34 - A Whole Bunch of Scott Snyder36:06 - The Dark Knight Returns37:34 - Outro----- Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!Instagram: @charlie.read.a.bookLetterbox'd: https://boxd.it/mGCbfComic Geeks: @charliereadacomicGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieFable: fable.co/fabler/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773q
I Wanted to Get Back Into Comics. Here’s What I Read. charlie 2026-08-25 | I wanted to get back into reading comics this year, and I succeeded in a major way.In this video, I'm looking back at the books that pulled me deeper and deeper into the hobby. From dipping my toes back in, to discovering Daniel Warren Johnson, binging Nightwing, diving back into Batman and DC, following current single issues, and exploring the Energon Universe.Thanks for the recs @SamHarrison2099 🫡 -----Join my buddy read on Fable!https://fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-r...-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro00:59 - Dipping my toes in05:36 - Nightwing09:55 - Daniel Warren Johnson14:20 - The Energon Universe17:25 - Batman19:31 - Outro----- Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!Instagram: @charlie.read.a.bookLetterbox'd: https://boxd.it/mGCbfComic Geeks: @charliereadacomicGoodreads: / charlie Fable: fable.co/fabler/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773q
I’ve Read Hundreds of Children’s Books — These Are My 10 Favorit charlie 2026-08-21 | Since the birth of my first son, I have read hundreds of children's books. Some of those books have become very special to me.Today, I'm picking 10 of those books that I like so much I'd save them from a fire!What children's book would YOU save from a fire? Let me know in the comments!-----Join my buddy read on Fable!https://fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-r...-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro01:09 - Pete the Cat: Pete at the Beach02:02 - Little Blue Truck03:40 - The Cafe at the Edge of the Woods 06:58 - Goodnight Gorilla08:29 - Out of a Jar10:10 - Grumpy Monkey11:19 - Willow and the Wildflowers 12:17 - Jamberry13:18 - Plenty of Pancakes15:16 -The Gruffalo16:43 - Monster Hands21:02 - Outro----- Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!Instagram: @charlie.read.a.bookLetterbox'd: https://boxd.it/mGCbfComic Geeks: @charliereadacomicGoodreads: / charlie Fable: fable.co/fabler/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773
5 Massive Books & Authors I’m Afraid to Read charlie 2026-02-13 | These 5 massive books and authors have been sitting on my shelf for years… and I’m honestly a little hesitant to start them.From Malazan and The Lord of the Rings to A Song of Ice and Fire and essentially anything by Stephen King, these are the giants that intimidate me the most. But (spoiler alert) I’m finally committing to starting The Wheel of Time next month.Am I making the right choice?Let me know in the comments which one I should tackle after Wheel of Time!——-Series & Authors Mentioned: • Malazan Book of the Fallen • The Wheel of Time • The Lord of the Rings • A Song of Ice and Fire • Stephen King-----Join my buddy read on Fable!fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Time Stamps:00:00 – Intro01:08 – The Lord of the Rings05:28 – Stephen King08:26 - A Song of Ice and Fire11:48 - Malazan14:33 – The Wheel of Time18:32 - Outro----- Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/invite/?referralID=eTtuGYmv7gGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlie
January Wrap Up | Everything I Read This Month charlie 2026-02-06 | January reading is officially wrapped up! Here’s everything I read last month.What books did you read to kick the year off?-----Join my buddy read on Fable!fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro00:52 - Started in December, Finished in January07:40 – Started & Finished in January22:34– Current Reads25:58 - Outro----- Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/invite/?referralID=eTtuGYmv7gGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlie
Entering My Romantasy Era | 6 Books I Want To Read Next charlie 2026-01-30 | In this video, I’m sharing my February TBR, which is mostly romantasy, with a couple of romance-forward sci-fi books mixed in. Expect magic, politics, feelings, and questionable life choices.Let me know in the comments which of these I should prioritize first!-----Join my buddy read on Fable!fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671——-Channels MentionedLady Mair Reads: @ladymairreads -----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro02:57 - Book 106:43 – Book 209:48 – Book 312:28 – Book 414:45 – Book 517:21 – Book 619:20 - Outro----- Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/invite/?referralID=eTtuGYmv7gGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlie
Tier Ranking Every Book I Read in 2025 [Livestream] charlie 2026-01-24 | Join me while I rank every book I read in 2025. I found some new all-time favorites and a handful that really did not work for me.There are no star ratings here, just me ranking 51 books based entirely on how I feel about them right now.-----Join my buddy read on Fable!fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671----- Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/invite/?referralID=eTtuGYmv7gGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlie
Tier Ranking Every Book I Read in 2025 charlie 2026-01-24 | Join me while I rank every book I read in 2025. I found some new all-time favorites and a handful that really did not work for me.There are no star ratings here, just me ranking 51 books based entirely on how I feel about them right now.-----Join my buddy read on Fable!fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671----- Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/invite/?referralID=eTtuGYmv7gGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlie
I’m Finally Dealing With Every Series I’ve Started charlie 2026-01-16 | I’ve started a lot of book series… and it’s time to finally deal with them.In this video, I’m going through every book series I’m currently reading and figuring out which ones I’m continuing, which ones I’m caught up on, and which ones I’m officially DNFing.If you’re also juggling too many series, you’re not alone!Let me know in the comments: how many series are you actively reading right now?-----Join my buddy read on Fable!fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671——-Channels MentionedTim Burbage: @timburbagereads -----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro02:05 - Series I’m Caught Up On06:53 – Series I’m DNFing15:44 – Series I’m Continuing51:35 - Outro----- Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/invite/?referralID=eTtuGYmv7gGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlie
These Are My 2026 Reading Goals… This Might Be Too Much charlie 2026-01-09 | These are my 2026 reading goals, and honestly, I might be overdoing it.In this video, I’m breaking down my reading goals for 2026 and a few channel goals, talking through what I want to prioritize, what might be unrealistic, and why I’m still excited to try.Do you think this is too much? Let me know what your 2026 reading goals look like!-----Join my buddy read on Fable!fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671——-Channels MentionedLady Mair Reads: @ladymairreads Sam Harrison: @SamHarrison2099 -----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro03:25 - Quarterly Goals10:35 - Goals For The Year26:06 - Channel Goals22:18 - Outro----- Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/invite/?referralID=eTtuGYmv7gGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlie
I Set 12 Reading Goals for 2025… Here’s What Happened charlie 2025-12-19 | The end (of 2025) is nigh! At the beginning of the year, I set some reading goals for myself, and in this video, I’m checking in to see how I actually did. Let’s talk wins, misses, and what I learned along the way.Did you set reading goals this year? Let me know how yours went in the comments!-----Join my buddy read on Fable!fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro02:48 - Goal 104:01 - Goal 206:24 - Goal 309:28 - Goal 410:45 - Goal 511:35 - Goal 613:43 - Goal 714:42 - Goal 815:40 - Goal 916:43 - Goal 1018:48 - Goal 1120:53 - Goal 1222:18 - OutroThanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!Fable: https://fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso
My 2026 Priority TBR | 12 Books I HAVE to Read charlie 2025-12-12 | I'm too late for a 10 before the end video, so let's start looking ahead into the new year - heres 12 books for 12 months 🤷🏻♂️——-Channels Mentioned:The Lit Wizard: @TheLitWizard Lady Mair Reads: @ladymairreads AndrewWatson: @the_fools_tale Hardys Books: @hardysbooks -----Join my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro03:19 - Book 105:57 - Book 208:13 - Book 310:13 - Book 412:51 - Book 515:59 - Book 617:58 - Book 721:34 - Book 823:24 - Book 927:30 - Book 1028:44 - Book 1130:57 - Book 1234:05 - OutroThanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!Fable: https://fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso
My Top 10 Fantasy Books | You NEED to Read These! charlie 2025-12-12 | It's been over a year since I last updated my top 10 fantasy books list, and I figured I was due for a refresh!-----Join my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro04:50 - Book 107:38 - Book 211:12 - Book 313:51 - Book 417:35 - Book 521:34 - Book 624:24 - Book 728:03 - Book 830:53 - Book 934:47 - Book 1039:13 - OutroThanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!Fable: https://fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso
Im Back! | Reading + Life Update charlie 2025-12-12 | I had a baby and took some time off, but I'm back! Let's catch up and talk about some books.-----Join my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro04:04 - What I’ve Read19:50 - What I’m Reading28:34 - What I’ll Read Next41:25 - Outro----- Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!-----Fable: https://fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso
Finishing My Wrap Up Before My Wife Goes Into Labor 😬 charlie 2025-10-26 | Baby is coming ANY day now, so I’m bringing you my October wrap-up a little earlier than usual 😅 Today I’m chatting about all the spooky, creepy, and downright bloody books I’ve read so far this month, including vampires, ghosts, and even Star Wars zombies.-----Join my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro02:39 - Path of Destruction04:39 - Helen of Wyndhorn07:28 - Star Wars: Death Troopers09:50 - A House With Good Bones13:58 - Garlic and the Vampire15:37 - The Lesser Dead22:33 - Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires27:12 - The Names30:27 - Dead Silence34:42 - We Used to Live Here39:22 - Buddy Read Announcement: Station Eleven41:25 - OutroThanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments, and consider subscribing for more!Fable: https://fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso
The Great TBR Cull | Part 12 charlie 2025-10-17 | Help me trim down my Goodreads TBR -- let me know if I took off any of your favorites!-----Channels Mentioned:Sam Harrison: @SamHarrison2099 Lady Mair Reads: @ladymairreads Rachel Reading Faerie: @reading_faerie Dani B Reading: @DaniBReading Faye: @bookschocaholic -----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro04:08 - What you came here for33:41 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: https://fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
Should You Read A House With Good Bones? | Spoiler Free Book Review charlie 2025-10-10 | A quick review of my October buddy read pick, A House With Good Bones by T. Kingfisher!-----Join the buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso
How I Make My Videos | Booktube Behind The Scenes Tag charlie 2025-10-03 | Here's a behind-the-scenes look into how my videos come together, the things I do and don't do when I'm filming, editing, and posting my content.——-Prompts:1. When recording a post do you read from a prepared script or do you refer to notes or a broad outline or do you speak extemporaneously? 2. Do you edit before you post deleting ‘hems & haws’, misspeaks, mispronunciations, and other common public speaking foibles? Do you remove things you didn’t mean to say or off topic thoughts or comments you think might be misunderstood?3. Have you ever deleted an entire post?4. Are there certain topics you avoid, things you regard as too personal or too controversial? 5. Do your posts include graphics, special lighting, music, fast cuts, or other design enhancements?6. Do you have a target number of posts each week?7. Are there certain themed posts you contribute to regularly such as “Poetry Thursday” or “What Are You Reading Wednesday”?8. How important to you is the number of your subscribers? Is there a target number you’re hoping to reach? If you don’t hit your target would you consider dropping out of BookTube? Are your posts designed to attract new subscribers? Are you distressed if you lose subscribers? 9. Do you always respond when tagged? 10. Do you respond to viewers comments? Are your responses lengthy or only a thumbs up or down? 11. Have you ever blocked anyone from viewing or commenting on your posts?-----Channels Mentioned:Tori Talks Books: @ToriTalks2 Talking Story: @Talking_Story Robert G: @RobertGReaderofBooks-r3p -----Timestamps:00:00 - intro01:34 - Question 107:18 - Question 212:19 - Question 314:34 - Question 420:50 - Question 525:13 - Question 627:29 - Question 729:42 - Question 836:56 - Question 939:22 - Question 1043:42 - Question 1145:05 - Outro——-Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso
September Wrap Up | October TBR charlie 2025-09-26 | Here are some of my quick (not really) thoughts on the books I read in September, the books I want to read in October, and some brief channel stats and updates.-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso
10 Horror Books on My Fall TBR charlie 2025-09-19 | It's almost spooky season, and honestly, I'm tired of waiting - here's a list of 10 horror books that I can't wait to read this fall! If you’re looking for creepy, scary, or chilling reads for autumn, this list might give you some new ideas for your own Fall TBR.-----Channels mentioned:DaniBReading: @DaniBReading Tom Orange: @TomOrange Books are Sick: @booksaresick -----Relevant Videos:Tom Orange's We Used to Live Here review:youtu.be/5lmQsSfTV8o?si=FA4Z7pPL4cAoG2v2Books are Sick talks about The Exorcist:youtu.be/1Oi9vLTUAAo?si=NhrIrJ1sFXVqWsXi&t=441-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro01:20 - Book 105:50 - Book 208:08 - Book 311:07 - Book 412:33 - Book 514:43 - Book 617:09 - Book 719:28 - Book 821:44 - Book 922:44 - Book 1024:51 - Book 11 (oops)26:54 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso
Buddy Reading The Failures by Benjamin Liar | Spoiler Free Reading Vlog charlie 2025-09-05 | In the month of August, I held a buddy read of The Failures by Benjamin Liar, and I decided to film myself all month to try and get some in-the-moment thoughts as I went through the book! -----Channel Mentioned:Dani: @DaniBReading -----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr #bookreview ##oncewaswillem #5starreview #5starread #booktok #greatbooks #greatbook
August Wrap Up | September TBR charlie 2025-08-28 | Here are some of my quick (not really) thoughts on the books I read in July, the books I want to read in August, and some brief channel stats and updates.-----Channels mentioned:DaniBReading: @DaniBReading -----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro00:50 - Books I read in July17:49 - Currently Reading22:02 - Books I want to read in August31:29 - Channel Stats and Plans41:12 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso
1 Year on BookTube | What I Learned + Q&A charlie 2025-08-22 | To celebrate my 1 year anniversary here on booktube I'm answering all your questions! Thanks so much for following along with me so far, and here's to another year!-----Channels Mentioned:@Libraryofamoodreader @ladymairreads @the_fools_tale @SamHarrison2099 @hardysbooks @reading_faerie @CamsCampbellReads @timburbagereads @bookswithbecs @TheLitWizard @bookschocaholic @StarLitLibrary -----Timestamps:00:00:00 - intro00:01:49 - 1 Year Reflections00:37:00 - General Q&A01:02:20 - BagelTube01:10:55 - outro-----Join my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso
The Great TBR Cull | Part 11 charlie 2025-08-15 | Help me trim down my Goodreads TBR -- let me know if I took off any of your favorites!-----Channels Mentioned:Hardys Books: @hardysbooks Sam Harrison (I don't know if I actually mention her in this, but he's great regardless): @SamHarrison2099 Lady Mair Reads: @ladymairreads Rachel Reading Faerie: @reading_faerie Rae Loves to Read: @RaeLovesToRead -----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro03:22 - What you came here for43:18 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: https://fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
Let’s Talk! Q&A + Community Tab Announcement 🎉 charlie 2025-08-12 | I'm coming up on one year here on YouTube, and I want to make a video looking back on my year! I thought it might also be fun to incorporate a bit of a Q&A into that same video. Feel free to drop any questions you may have right here in the comments section of this video OR over on the community tab, a feature I've just turned on for the channel!-----Join my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso
My First 5 ⭐️ Book of 2025 | Once Was Willem charlie 2025-08-08 | A quick review of my first five-star read of 2025, Once Was Willem, by M. R. Carey!-----Join my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr #bookreview ##oncewaswillem #5starreview #5starread #booktok #greatbooks #greatbook
July Wrap Up | August TBR charlie 2025-07-31 | Here are some of my quick (not really) thoughts on the books I read in July, the books I want to read in August, and some brief channel stats and updates.Join my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Chanels mentioned:Sam Harrison: @SamHarrison2099 Lady Mair Reads: @ladymairreads Hardy's Books: @hardysbooks Cams Campbell Reads: @CamsCampbellReads DaniBReading: @DaniBReading -----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro00:50 - Books I read in July17:49 - Currently Reading22:02 - Books I want to read in August31:29 - Channel Stats and Plans41:12 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
Book Review | Im Glad My Mom Died charlie 2025-07-24 | A quick review of my first memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died, by Jeanette McCurdy!Love you, Mom 🤟🏻-----Join my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
The Great TBR Cull | Part 10 charlie 2025-07-18 | Help me trim down my Goodreads TBR -- let me know if I took off any of your favorites!-----Channels Mentioned:Hardys Books: @hardysbooks Sam Harrison: @SamHarrison2099 Tim Burbage Reads: @timburbagereads Cams Campbell Reads: @CamsCampbellReads Reading With Rebecca Nicole: @bookswithbecs Lady Mair Reads (I don't know if I actually mention her in this but shes great regardless): @ladymairreads -----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro07:11 - What you came here for48:46 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: https://fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
Quarterly Check In | Reading Goals and Channel Stats charlie 2025-07-11 | Join me as I revisit my 2025 reading goals and check up on my progress so far this year! The rules are made up, and the points don't matter.If you're not on Fable yet, you can join through this referral link, and we both get $5. I don't know what you can use that $5 for, but it's always nice to get $5, right?:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671?referralID=eTtuGYmv7gJoin my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro02:24 - Goal 103:02 - Goal 204:12 - Goal 305:11 - Goal 407:04 - Goal 508:00 - Goal 609:32 - Goal 710:46 - Goal 812:13 - Goal 913:29 - Goal 1015:07 - Goal 1116:29 - Goal 1217:57 - How'd I do?18:50 - Reading Stats25:15 - Channel Check In30:58 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
The Failures by Benjamin Liar | Book Preview and August Book Club Announcement charlie 2025-07-09 | I'm reading The Failures by Benjamin Liar in August, and you should too!Join my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671If you're not on Fable yet, you can join through this referral link, and we both get $5. I don't know what you can use that $5 for, but it's always nice to get $5, right?:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671?referralID=eTtuGYmv7g-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr #bookclub #buddyreads
Mid-Year Freakout Tag | 2025 So Far charlie 2025-07-04 | Prompts:1. Best book you’ve read so far this year.2. Best sequel you've read so far this year.3. New release you haven't read yet, but want to.4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year.5. Biggest disappointment.6. Biggest surprise.7. Favourite new author. (Debut or new to you)8. Newest fictional crush.9. Newest favourite character.10. Book that made you cry.11. Book that made you happy.12. Most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received)13. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?I got these from Merphy's Video! Check that out here:youtube.com/watch?v=3eZMzf1q_yY&ab_channel=MerphyNapier%7CBooks-----Chanels mentioned:Tim Burbage: @timburbagereads Watch me and Tim discuss The Poppy War!youtube.com/watch?v=D4agyIkjhjU&ab_channel=TimBurbageReads-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
June Wrap Up | July TBR charlie 2025-06-27 | Here are some of my quick (not really) thoughts on the books I read in June, the books I want to read in July, and some very brief channel stats and updates.-----Chanels mentioned:Tim Burbage: @timburbagereads Watch me and Tim discuss The Poppy War!youtube.com/watch?v=D4agyIkjhjU&ab_channel=TimBurbageReads-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro01:24 - Books I read in June7:00 - Currently Reading13:45 - Books I want to read in July17:59 - Channel Stats and Plans23:07 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
Im Back! | Trip Recap & Tiny Book Haul charlie 2025-06-20 | I'm back from my trip to the UK! Here are some quick thoughts on my trip, as well as a small book haul of the books I bought while I was over there!-----Chanels mentioned:Lady Mair Reads: @ladymairreads Tim Burbage Reads: @timburbagereads Sam Harrison: @SamHarrison2099 Hardy's Books: @hardysbooks -----Videos Mentioned:Sam's Once Was Willem review: youtube.com/watch?v=XJMJkliEjwU&t=249s&ab_channel=SamHarrison-FantasyBookReviews%26DiscussionsRoss' The Dance of Shadows Review: youtube.com/watch?v=uLQ3a2GYDic&ab_channel=Hardy%E2%80%99sBooks-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro01:38 - Trip recap04:10 - Books I got for the baby that you probably don't care about05:30 - Cool book-related things I did on the trip09:51 - Books I got that you may actually find interesting!27:00 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
The Great TBR Cull | Part 9 (Books 800-889) charlie 2025-06-12 | Help me trim down my Goodreads TBR -- let me know if I took off any of your favorites!-----Channels Mentioned:Lady Mair Reads: @ladymairreads Sam Harrison: @SamHarrison2099 -----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro03:34 - What you came here for16:25 - Oops17:41 - Back to business43:47 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: https://fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
River Valley Glassworks | How To Play charlie 2025-06-06 | This is an in-depth explanation of how to play River Valley Glassworks, one of my favorite games I've been playing this year!Add me on Board Game Arena!Username: CharlieReadARulebook-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know what you thought in the comments and consider subscribing for more! -----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro04:20 - Setup07:34 - How to Play19:16 - Scoring21:33 - Interlude22:09 - Solo Mode22:15 - Solo Setup25:08 - How to Play Solo27:44 - Otto Snuggs Rules33:25 - Otto Snuggs Scoring34:22 - Final Thoughts36:19 - Outro -----Where to find me:Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343?ref=nav_profile_lHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #soloboardgames #boardgames #howtoplay
May Wrap Up | June TBR charlie 2025-05-30 | Here are some of my quick (not really) thoughts on the books I read in May, the books I want to read in June, and some very brief channel stats and updates.-----Chanels mentioned:Rachel Reading Faerie: @reading_faerie Sam Harrison: @SamHarrison2099 Watch me and Sam discuss Eight Billion Genies!youtube.com/watch?v=Z_MMaRVJMi8&t=297s&ab_channel=SamHarrison-FantasyBookReviews%26Discussions-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro00:47 - Books I read in May14:21 - Currently Reading17:03 - Books I want to read in June20:05 - Board games I played in May20:51 - Channel Stats and Plans27:00 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
The Great TBR Cull | Part 8 (Books 701-800) charlie 2025-05-22 | Help me trim down my Goodreads TBR -- let me know if I took off any of your favorites!-----Channels Mentioned:Lady Mair Reads: @ladymairreads Sam Harrison: @SamHarrison2099 Cams: @CamsCampbellReads Hardy's Books: @hardysbooks Dani: @DaniBReading -----Time Stamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:04:03 - What you came here for00:55:21 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: https://fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
5 Audiobook Recommendations | Audiobooks I Swear By charlie 2025-05-15 | Here's a list of five audiobooks that I think are even better than their physical counterparts~-----Channel Mentioned:Rachel | Reading Faerie: @reading_faerie -----Specific Video Mentioned: ✨ 5 AUDIOBOOKS I highly recommend 🎧: youtube.com/watch?v=iQOSWLs4Gio&t=19s&ab_channel=Rachel%7CReadingFaerie-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro01:51 - Book 107:12 - Book 213:37 - Book 318:01 - Book 421:20 - Book 524:48 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr #audiobooks #bookrecommendations
The Paper Menagerie | Spoiler Free Review charlie 2025-05-09 | A quick review of my first Ken Liu book, The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories!If you're not on Fable yet I think you can join through this referral link and we both get $5? I don't know what you can use that $5 for, but it's always nice to get $5, right?:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671?referralID=eTtuGYmv7gJoin my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
April Wrap Up | May TBR charlie 2025-05-03 | Here are some of my quick (not really) thoughts on the books I read in February, the books I want to read in March, and some very brief channel stats and updates.-----Chanels mentioned:Tim Burbage Reads: @timburbagereads Sam Harrison: @SamHarrison2099 -----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro02:06 - Books I read in April24:10 - Books I want to read in May32:38 - Books I DNF'd in April33:29 - Board games I played in April34:50 - Channel Stats and Plans38:50 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
The Great TBR Cull | Part 7 (Books 601-700) charlie 2025-04-18 | Help me trim down my Goodreads TBR -- let me know if I took off any of your favorites!Join my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Channels Mentioned:Lady Mair Reads: @ladymairreads Sam Harrison: @SamHarrison2099 -----Time Stamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:03:48 - What you came here for00:56:22 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: https://fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
My First Book Haul | Over 20 Books charlie 2025-04-11 | Got a ton of books at a massive discount and wanted to share ~If you're not on Fable yet, you can join through this referral link, and we both get $5. I don't know what you can use that $5 for, but it's always nice to get $5, right?:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671?referralID=eTtuGYmv7gJoin my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Chanels Mentioned:Andrew Watson: @the_fools_tale Sam Harrison: @SamHarrison2099 Lady Mair Reads: @ladymairreads Marianne Guevara: @marianneguevara8279 -----Videos mentioned:-----Time Stamps:-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr #bookhaul
Quarterly Check In | Reading Goals and Channel Stats charlie 2025-04-05 | Join me as I revisit my 2025 reading goals and check up on my progress so far this year! The rules are made up, and the points don't matter.If you're not on Fable yet, you can join through this referral link, and we both get $5. I don't know what you can use that $5 for, but it's always nice to get $5, right?:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671?referralID=eTtuGYmv7gJoin my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Chanels Mentioned:Cams Campbell Reads: @CamsCampbellReads Revenant Reads: @revenantreads Lady Mair Reads: @ladymairreads -----Videos mentioned:How I Got into Reading | Tips on How to Read More:youtube.com/watch?v=kz3DvsoDsO0&ab_channel=charlieEx-Heroes Series Review:youtube.com/watch?v=jeHSBIhopvs&t=417s&ab_channel=charlieAssassin's Apprentice Spoiler Free Review: youtube.com/watch?v=hzCYUh1Q7HM&t=35s&ab_channel=charlieWind and Truth Spoiler Free Review:youtube.com/watch?v=OsOh-3rMbbI&t=656s&ab_channel=charlieThe Great TBR Cull | Part 4:youtube.com/watch?v=0WZ_LuyfByY&t=3852s&ab_channel=charlie-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro01:10 - Goal 105:42 - Goal 206:15 - Goal 307:18 - Goal 408:32 - Goal 509:52 - Goal 612:04 - Goal 713:08 - Goal 816:05 - Goal 918:18 - Goal 1019:42 - Goal 1123:17 - Goal 1225:23 - How'd I do?26:08 - Reading Stats26:47 - Top 3 Books of Q127:24 - Least Favorite Book of Q128:01 - Series Check In30:42 - Channel Check In31:11 - Top Performing Video(s)32:16 - Lowest Performing Video(s)35:31 - My Favorite Videos from Q137:30 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
March Wrap Up | April TBR charlie 2025-03-28 | CORRECTION: In this video, I said that dinosaurs went extinct 56 million years ago, but they actually went extinct around 65 million years ago. I pronounced it backwards and I am sorry.Here are some of my quick (not really) thoughts on the books I read in February, the books I want to read in March, and some very very brief channel stats and updates.If you're not on Fable yet I think you can join through this referral link and we both get $5? I don't know what you can use that $5 for, but it's always nice to get $5, right?:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671?referralID=eTtuGYmv7gJoin my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Video mentioned:Assassin's Apprentice Spoiler Free Review: youtube.com/watch?v=hzCYUh1Q7HM&t=35s&ab_channel=charlie-----Time Stamps:00:00 - Intro01:15 - Assassin's Apprentice03:19 - The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs08:49 - One Punch Man Vol. 3009:58 - Lincoln in the Bardo (long rant sorry)32:36 - The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook35:44 - Current Reads45:55 - Channel Stats49:01 - Channel Plans50:29 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
The Great TBR Cull | Part 6 (Books 501-600) charlie 2025-03-21 | Help me trim down my Goodreads TBR -- let me know if I took off any of your favorites!Join my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Channels Mentioned:Lady Mair Reads: @ladymairreads Sam Harrison: @SamHarrison2099 Hardy's Books: @hardysbooks -----Time Stamps:00:00:00 - Intro00:03:48 - What you came here for00:56:22 - Outro-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: https://fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-...Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
Assassins Apprentice | Book Review charlie 2025-03-07 | A quick review of my first Robin Hobb book, Assassin's Apprentice!If you're not on Fable yet I think you can join through this referral link and we both get $5? I don't know what you can use that $5 for, but it's always nice to get $5, right?:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671?referralID=eTtuGYmv7gJoin my buddy read on Fable!:fable.co/club/charlie-buddy-read-a-book-with-charlie-read-a-book-328741532671-----Thanks for hanging out ~ Let me know your thoughts in the comments and consider subscribing for more!Fable: fable.co/charlie-read-a-book-336117202773Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/16717343-charlieHardcover: https://hardcover.app/@cparusso#books #booktube #tbr
