Name: How to *stop* fearing BIG books (especially classics) @CarolynMarieReads
Uploaded: 2024-10-22T08:17:00-05:00
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Description: How to *stop* fearing BIG books (especially classics)

How to *stop* fearing BIG books (especially classics)

CarolynMarieReads 2024-10-22 | How to *stop* fearing BIG books (especially classics)

10 influential books that made me who i am today (must reads)!!!

CarolynMarieReads 2024-10-17 | Here are the 10 (actually 12) most influential books I've ever read! These are the books that have changed my life in BIG and *small* ways :)

Hi friends,

To celebrate my birthday, I thought it would be fun to talk about and recommend the books that made me the 26 year old Carolyn that I am today :)

These stories have a very dear place in my heart. They are not only forever favorites, but they were truly life changing reading experiences. If you haven't read them, then I hope they impact your life in the most positive way... as they did mine.

Sending you my warmest wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

Chapters:
Books that made me who i am today - 00:00
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein - 01:19
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick - 03:02
The Giver (series) by Lois Lowry - 05:41
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte - 08:32
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery - 10:25
And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman - 11:40
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy - 14:41
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro - 16:42
Two additional books... - 17:58
The Complete Tales of Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne - 18:12
The Tales of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter - 19:08
Thank you :) - 19:51

#booktube #bookrecommendations #literature #reading

a new *favorite* book, exploring Bristol, cooking yummy food, & lots of tea // Across the Pond ep. 2

CarolynMarieReads 2024-10-12 | Join me while I have a very cozy week of reading Sally Rooney's new book "Intermezzo" (which might be a new all time favorite), exploring Bristol, England, watching Gilmore Girls, cooking a yummy dinner, and drinking LOTS of tea!!!

Hi friends,

Welcome to Episode 2 of "Across the Pond" 🍂

This vlog is probably my favorite I've ever made, but I have a feeling I'm going to be saying that about every video I make while I'm here. None the less, I hope you enjoy watching and thank you so much for being here ☺️

Sending you my warmest wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#booktube #vlog #literature #reading

book shopping in a lovely English city (& a haul) // Across the Pond ep.1

CarolynMarieReads 2024-10-09 | We went book shopping in a beautiful English city called Clifton, and it was lovely! We also did some damage at two bookshops and one cafe :)

Hi friends,

Welcome to my new "Across the Pond" series, where I explore different places in England!
This past weekend, Leon and I explored Clifton in Bristol. We went to a lovely vegan cafe called East Village Cafe, then we discovered a new favorite indie bookshop called Heron Books, and finally we stopped at Waterstones!
It was a perfect day, and I'm so glad I can take you on these adventures with us!

I truly feel so lucky to be here and experience this chapter of life with Leon, and (of course) to share it with you!

Sending you my warmest wishes from rainy England,
Carolyn Marie :)

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***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#booktube #bookshop #bookhaul #literature

Recent reads, Sally Rooneys new book, and our new home!

CarolynMarieReads 2024-10-01 | This is the start of a very exciting new chapter...in the books I'm reading...and in the book of my life!

Hi friends!

Welcome to our new home!!!

I hope you enjoy hearing about the books I've been reading recently, as well as the ones I'm currently reading! I also can't wait to tell you about the sweetest surprise that Leon had waiting for me when I arrived here! Spoiler alert: it was a signed copy of Intermezzo by Sally Rooney! Plus some other lovely bookish goodies :)

I'm feeling extremely lucky and grateful to be here and to take you on this adventure with me! Sending you my warmest wishes as you go on your own wonderful adventures in life!
- Carolyn Marie :)

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IMPORTANT NOTE: if you order from my shop, I won't be able to ship your items until the middle of December, as I'm currently in England and away from my inventory... BUT if you order any of the clothing items, they will get shipped right away from a lovely "print on demand" company I work with. if you have any questions, please feel free to send me a message on Etsy :)

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***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

Chapters:
Welcome to our new home! - 00:00
Come Rain or Come Shine - 01:02
The Third Gilmore Girl - 01:42
Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell - 04:53
A bookish surprise - 06:07
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney - 07:49
Final thoughts :) - 12:49

#booktube #newbook #books #sallyrooney

You MUST read the plot of these books! and heres why...

CarolynMarieReads 2024-09-18 | In this video, I explain why it is important to read the plots of certain books...

Hi friends,

Today I bring you the "antithesis" ...(which I just realized I mispronounced in the video hahaha) ...of my video about NOT reading the plots of certain books!

I hope this video is helpful, and I'd love to know which books you think are worth knowing something about the plot before reading them! (I don't know why, but that sentence sounds grammatically incorrect... hahaha)

Sending my best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

Again, thank you SO MUCH for supporting me and the things I create! You're the reason my artistic dreams are coming true! If you'd like to order something from my Etsy shop, you can click on this link...
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IMPORTANT NOTE: orders placed around the end of September won't be shipped until the middle of December, because I'll be in England :)

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***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

Chapters:
a bookish trust exercise (part 2) - 00:00
a really big THANK YOU :) - 00:54
War and Peace by Tolstoy - 02:46
Jane Austen - 04:42
Aspects of the Novel by Forster - 06:32
Letters From Father Christmas by Tolkien - 8:27
How to Stop Time by Matt Haig - 11:27
Animal Farm by George Orwell - 13:25
Upstream by Mary Oliver - 14:05
Speak by Laurie Halse Andersen - 16:50
Questions for you :) - 18:30

#booktube #bookrecommendations #reading #classicliterature #literaryfiction

travel plans, Etsy restock, new bookmarks, and author portraits // an exciting update :)

CarolynMarieReads 2024-09-09 | I have so many exciting things to tell you about!!!

Hi friends,

I'M GOING TO ENGLAND!!! ahhhh
I'm so excited for this new chapter of my and Leon's life, and I can't wait to take you on the journey with us :)

I'll be having my last restock of 2025 TOMORROW... Tuesday, September 10th at 12pm Eastern Time!!!

MY ETSY SHOP --- etsy.com/shop/CarolynMarieReads

***IMPORTANT NOTE: I won't be able to ship out any orders that are placed past the end of the month, so order NOW to receive your items soon! You'll still be able to order from my shop after I leave (at the end of September), but I won't be able to ship out your order until mid December.

***Additional info. ---
(1) I do ship internationally, but some international orders don't come with tracking numbers. Most international orders arrive safely (and on time), but if you have any issues you can contact me through Etsy.
(2) Information about each item can be found in the item descriptions in my shop.
(3) If you have any questions, please feel free to comment them below or send me a message on Etsy :)

Thank you so much for all of your kindness and support! It truly means more to me than I will ever be able to say!!!

Sending you my very best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

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***GoodReads - goodreads.com/user/show/49501801-carolynmariereads
***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#booktube #reading #books

books Ill be reading this Autumn 🍂 new releases, classics, literary fiction...etc.

CarolynMarieReads 2024-09-07 | It's nearly Autumn, so here are all the fantastic books I'm hoping to read (and am very EXCITED about ;)

Hi friends,

Happy (almost) Autumn!!!

I hope you enjoy this video and maybe find some books you want to add to your Autumn TBR! Speaking of your Autumn TBR, I'd love to know what books are on your list... mainly because I'm a nosy reader and am always looking for more recommendation!

I hope you're having a lovely day!
Sending you my very best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

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***GoodReads - goodreads.com/user/show/49501801-carolynmariereads
***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

Chapters:
It's (almost) Autumn!!! - 00:00
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell - 00:52
East of Eden - 01:44
Inspire - 02:39
Devotions by Mary Oliver - 03:17
The Third Gilmore Girl - 04:04
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney - 05:44
Come Rain or Come Shine - 06:28
Flowers for Algernon - 07:13
A Study in Scarlet - 08:12
Jamaica Inn - 08:53
The Death of Ivan Ilyich - 09:55
The Sorrows of Young Werther - 10:53
Hamnet - 11:44
The Bloody Chamber - 12:55
Howl's Moving Castle - 13:38
Tolkien's Silmarillion and Tom Bombadil - 15:04
Outro - 15:39

#tbr #books #reading #booktube #classicliterature

Reading LOTR changed our lives // book discussion w/ @emmiereads

CarolynMarieReads 2024-09-04 | @emmiereads and I were so excited to FINALLY discuss Lord of the Rings, and we're even more excited to share our thoughts with you!

Hi friends,

Just a little warning: this book discussion does have spoilers!

If you joined in, thank you so much for reading this brilliantly beautiful book with us! We hope you loved it as much as we did!

Please feel free to share all your thoughts with us in the comments! We'd love to hear from you :)

Best wishes (fellow hobbits),
Carolyn and Emma

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***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

Chapters:
Hello fellow hobbits - 00:00
General thoughts - 00:30
Book 1: Fellowship - 01:11
Book 2: The Two Towers - 08:59
Books 3: The Return of the King - 15:19
The ending(s) - 27:03
Middlemarch? - 35:16
Other reads and finals thoughts - 35:55

#bookdiscussion #bookreview #lotr

reviewing every book I read this month // literary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, lyrics...etc.

CarolynMarieReads 2024-08-31 | I read some great books this month, so I'm here to tell you about them (as usual) :)

Hi friends,

I hope you had a lovely August and have an even lovely September!
I'd love to know what books you read in August, so feel free to let me (and everyone) know in the comments!

Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

Here is the (Ishiguro) book discussion I mentioned - youtube.com/watch?v=_Y3ItM5AQZs&t=4030s

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***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

Chapters:
intro - 00:00
Crying In H Mart - 00:18
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow - 01:46
The Summer We Crossed Europe in the Rain - 03:46
Nature Stories - 06:07
Devotions - 08:17
1Q84 - 10:03
Outro - 12:05

#booktube #bookreview #bookrecommendations

a new book, kindle update, and sunny days spent reading // a cozy summer vlog

CarolynMarieReads 2024-08-28 | This vlog captures some of my favorite things: a new (wonderful) book, a lovely short story collection honoring the natural world, and simply enjoying the sunshine.

Hi friends,

I've been reading some lovely books recently, and I'm very excited to share them with you!

I'd love to know what books you've been reading, so feel free to let me know in the comments!

Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

Here is the (Ishiguro) book discussion I mentioned - youtube.com/watch?v=_Y3ItM5AQZs&t=4030s

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***GoodReads - goodreads.com/user/show/49501801-carolynmariereads
***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#booktube #bookrecommendations #vlog #reading

books I COULDNT put down (I was hooked)!

CarolynMarieReads 2024-08-24 | These books had me HOOKED from their first page!!!

Hi friends,

I think we can all agree that one of the best feelings is when you read a book that you CAN'T put down!!!
It's truly *the best* when you feel the NEED to stay up late and read one more chapter... then end up finishing the whole book!

I hope you enjoy hearing about the books that made me feel this way, and I'd love to know which books made you feel this way too! Feel free to tell me (and everyone) about them in the comments!

Thank you so much for being here!
Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

Chapters:
intro - 00:00
If Beale Street Could Talk - 00:33
Where the Crawdads Sing - 02:00
Normal People - 03:44
Small Things Like These - 05:32
Foster - 07:14
The Heart of a Dog - 08:33
Heaven (and Breasts and Eggs) - 10:04
Sense and Sensibility - 12:42
Find Me - 14:07
Anxious People - 16:32
Outro and thank you - 18:31

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***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#bookrecommendations #booktube #reading

read these books WITHOUT knowing their plots (trust me)

CarolynMarieReads 2024-08-21 | You should NOT read the plot lines of these books before reading them... trust me!

Hi friends,

I love recommending books to you and telling you about their wonderful stories, but *sometimes* (for certain books) I don't want to tell you anything about them. I want you to start reading them without knowing anything at all about their plots.
Therefore, I thought it would be interesting to make a video where I recommend you books, but don't tell you anything about their plots...FUN hahaha
I truly think that *sometimes* reading the synopsis of a book can change the way you take in the story. Being surprised by a story, and letting it (and the author) take you along on a "blind" adventure, is all part of the fun!

I'd love to know if you agree, and (if so) what books you think people should read without knowing anything about them beforehand?

Thank you so much for being here!
Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

Chapters:
a trust exercise - 00:00
Never Let Me Go - 01:01
The Giver series - 02:22
The Five People You Meet In Heaven - 04:22
All recommendations need trust - 05:18
The Stranger - 05:31
Sweet Bean Paste - 06:33
Rebecca - 07:10
The Secret History - 07:56
Tess of the D'Urbervilles- 09:22
1Q84 - 10:12
Outro - 13:06

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***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#bookrecommendations #booktube #reading

*approachable* classics for every type of (modern) reader

CarolynMarieReads 2024-08-17 | Here is a list of approachable, captivating, and beautifully written classic books, which are perfect for every type of modern reader!

Hi friends,

My goal is to make reading (especially the classics) exciting and accessible! I tried recommending different types of "approachable" classics, so I hope you're able to find something that sound of interest to you!

Let me know what you think of these books, and please feel free to recommend *your* favorite "approachable" classics in the comments!

Sending my very best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Jane Eyre - 01:09
The Fellowship of the Ring - 02:13
Perfume - 04:12
White Nights - 05:24
Orlando - 07:19
Flush - 08:25
The Moon is Down - 09:35
If Beale Street Could Talk - 10:55
The Picture of Dorian Gray - 12:36
The Importance of Being Earnest - 14:47
Outro - 15:55

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***GoodReads - goodreads.com/user/show/49501801-carolynmariereads
***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#classicliterature #booktube #bookrecommendations

these *classic* authors are THE BEST of the best 📖 (classic literature recommendations)

CarolynMarieReads 2024-08-14 | Here are my top five favorite classic authors, and my two favorite books from each of those author!

Disclaimer: (1) there are so many other classic authors I want to put on this list. (2) I tried picking authors that I have read multiple books from, and whose backlist I want to read in its entirety. Okay, that is all...

Hi friends,

I'm equally nervous and excited to share this list of authors with you. I would love to know who your top 5 favorite authors are, so feel free to share that with me (and everyone) in the comments!

Also, give this video a thumbs up if you want me to do a part 2 to this video... because I feel so guilty not including certain authors in this list (but maybe I'm taking this a little too seriously LOL)

Sending you my very best wishes,
Carolyn Marie

Chapters:
I'm scared and excited - 00:00
honorable mention - 01:12
author 5 - 03:15
author 4 - 07:01
author 3 - 09:02
author 2 - 12:41
author 1 - 16:03
let me know what you think! - 20:55

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***Art/Book Instagram - instagram.com/carolynmariereads
***GoodReads - goodreads.com/user/show/49501801-carolynmariereads
***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#classicliterature #booktube #bookrecommendations

lots of reading, skincare routine, and new hair products 🤍 a cozy vlog

CarolynMarieReads 2024-08-11 | Things that make me happy: books / reading, a good skin care routine, and talking about make up, hair care, and fashion :)

Hi friends,

Firstly, thank you so much for all of your love and support with my last Etsy drop! I'm honored you love my mini book marks as much as I do!
This "week in my life" vlog is a little different from my other (primarily reading based vlogs), because I share a bit more "lifestyle" type things. I love talking about fashion, beauty, and self care, so I'd love to know if this is something you'd like to keep seeing in my vlogs.
Anyway, I hope you're doing very well and are taking time to relax, read, and take care of your self!

Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

Chapters:
intro / Etsy orders - 00:00
a little fashion ramble - 01:58
reading plans - 03:17
wrapping orders and reading - 03:55
a reading and shopping update - 05:34
(nightly) skin care routine - 11:21
reading update - 14:51
haircare haul - 17:59
artwork and reading plans - 23:25
drawing a new bookmark - 24:01
final little update - 26:09

Channel mentioned: @ManesByMell

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#vlog #reading #selfcare #lifestyle

Books I *desperately* want to read this month 📖 August TBR

CarolynMarieReads 2024-08-07 | Come with me as I browse my shelves and plan a month of reading!

Hi friends,

I am in a very ambitious reading mood, despite the fact that I'm currently in the middle of FIVE books LOLOLOLOL

I kindly beg you to please help me choose which of these books you think I should definitely *try* to read in August!

I'd also love to know which books you're currently reading and want to read this month, so feel free to let me know in the comments :)

Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#tbr #reading #bookrecommendations

I got a KINDLE, left home, and read lots of books!!! (a cozy summer vlog)

CarolynMarieReads 2024-08-02 | SOUND THE ALARMS... I got a KINDLE paperwhite!!! (don't worry, I'll always be a physical book girly)

Hi friends,

I have so much to show you and tell you in this little summery vlog... so I really hope you enjoy watching!

Spoiler alert: I am obsessed with my Kindle, I loved "Crying in H Mart" by Michelle Zauner, and 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami is FREAKING ME OUT!!!

Sending you my very best wishes,
Carolyn Marie

Chapters:
Montauk - 00:00
Back home - 02:36
Crying in H Mart - 04:25
1Q84 - 08:28
Other reading and updates - 10:38
Snow globe and reading - 11:50
Kindle unboxing (with Leon) - 12:45
Decorating my Kindle - 14:41
Reading on my Kindle - 15:33
Final reading updates - 15:58
Leon left New York and other updates - 26:45

*****My Etsy shop is (currently) restocked with MINI BOOKMARKS!!!
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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#kindle #bookrecommendations #reading #vlog

All the books Ive been reading recently 📖

CarolynMarieReads 2024-07-27 | I've been reading some absolutely beautiful (and very interesting) stories recently, so I'm thrilled to be telling you about them!

Hi friends!

I hope you're all doing very well and reading some amazing books!

Since I'm sharing my recent reads with you, I'd love to know which books *you've* been reading! feel free to let me know in the comments :)

Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie

***Reminder: my mini bookmarks will be restocked in my Etsy shop (shop name: Carolyn Marie Reads) on Friday, August 2nd at 12pm EST!!!

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#bookreview #bookrecommendations #reading

BOOK HAUL & exploring NYC vlog

CarolynMarieReads 2024-07-24 | Here is a little vlog and book haul from our day exploring SoHo New York!

Hi friends!

Leon and I had such a wonderful time book shopping and walking around the city, so we're both very excited to share this little vlog / book haul with you!

A little note to Paulina: Thank you so much for saying hello! It was lovely to meeting you! It warms my heart knowing that such a sweet person has been watching and enjoying my videos for so long :)

Best wishes to you all,
Carolyn Marie (and Leon too)

Chapters:
Leon's Bagels - 00:00
Book shopping at McNally Jackson - 01:25
Washington Square Park - 05:37
A little intro - 06:35
A ramble about bagels - 07:00
Leon's merch haul - 08:51
Book haul - 09:56
Leon's too warm interlude - 13:10
Back to the haul - 13:30
Meeting Paulina - 21:14
My last book - 22:39
Outro - 25:24

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#vlog #reading #books #nyc

Making a book shopping wishlist (the books Im hoping to find in NYC)

CarolynMarieReads 2024-07-20 | When I go book shopping, I love making a little wishlist to bring with me... so today I thought it would be fun to make one together!

Hi friends,

I'm going to McNally Jackson in NYC (which is a lovely indie bookshop I've never been to before), and there are so many books I'm excited to check out while I'm there!
Here's a little peek at which books I currently have my eyes on (spoiler: it's mostly Japanese literature)!

I hope you enjoy, and keep your eyes out for a little vlog and book haul coming in the near future :)

Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#bookshopping #books #reading

All time favorite *modern* authors (and the books that made me love them)

CarolynMarieReads 2024-07-17 | These contemporary authors are my very favorites, and I will automatically read their backlist and buy their new releases... which makes me very excited to tell you about them!

Hi friends!

I hope you enjoy hearing about the books that made me fall in love with their authors!

I'd be very interested to know who your favorite (modern) authors are, so feel free to let me know in the comments!

Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

Chapters:
intro - 00:00
Kate DiCamillo - 01:04
Kazuo Ishiguro - 05:27
Fredrik Backman - 09:00
Sally Rooney - 15:00
Claire Keegan - 18:34
Outro - 20:44

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#books #favoritebooks #bookrecommendations

USA vs UK book covers: who designs them better? (feat. my British husband)

CarolynMarieReads 2024-07-13 | Two book nerds – one American and the other British – put book covers to the test to see whose country designs them best...

Hi friends,

Today, Leon and I are judging US and UK book covers to see which ones we like best!

As an artist myself, I must say that art is indeed subjective which is what makes this so interesting. I love seeing how different art makes different people feel!

We'd love to know which book covers you prefer, so let us know in the comments :)

Best wishes,

Carolyn and Leon

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#bookcover #books #reading

long classic books that are *actually* worth your time (part 2)

CarolynMarieReads 2024-07-10 | Do you want to read long classic books but don't know which ones are actually worth your time? Well, I'm here to (hopefully) help...again!

Hi friends,

It has been quite some time since my first "long classics that are actually worth your time" video, so I wanted to check back in and share more amazing long classics with you! Some of these books I've loved for years and some are new-to-me favorites! I hope this helps encourage you to pick up these long classics, because they truly are worth every page!

I'd love to know which long classics *you* think are worth reading, so feel free to share them in the comments!

Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

Chapters:
intro - 00:00
My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier- 01:15
The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte - 04:13
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte - 07:04
Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy - 09:18
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen - 11:24
Childhood, Boyhood, Youth by Leo Tolstoy - 13:29
The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoyevsky - 16:18
The Count of Monet Cristo by Alexandre Dumas - 18:24
Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien - 20:30
East of Eden by John Steinbeck - 22:47
Outro - 24:02

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#classicbooks #favoritebooks #booktube

books set in SUMMER 🌞 sunny, poetic, and heartfelt reads

CarolynMarieReads 2024-07-06 | If you're looking for books actually set during the summer time, then I've got the books for you!

Hi friends!

I love seasonal reading!!! If you – like me – are currently looking for books set during the summer, then here is a list of 5 books that are perfect for this time of year! They're all sultry, poetic, and impactful in their own special way!

I'd also love to know which summery reads you recommend, so feel free to share them in the comments!

Sending hot and sunny wishes,
Carolyn Marie

Chapters:
intro - 00:00
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath - 00:35
Foster by Claire Keegan - 01:52
A Fortnight in September by R. C. Sherriff - 03:44
Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman - 05:08
Swimming in the Dark by Tomasz Jedrowski - 06:24
Outro - 08:05

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#booktube #bookrecommendations #books

book shopping, finishing LOTR, starting East of Eden, and more amazing reads - a vlog // summer 2024

CarolynMarieReads 2024-07-03 | All of the books in this video are amazing, and you need to know about them!

Hi friends!

It's been quite a while since I brought you along on a week of reading and doing bookish things with me, so it feels wonderful to share this little vlog with you!
Lately, all I've been wanting to do is buy books, read books, and make art about those books! What's making this feeling even stronger is the fact that I've been LOVING the books I've been reading! I can't wait to tell you about them and share my excitement with you :)

I'd love to know how you're doing and what books you've been reading, so feel free to let me know in the comments!

Sending you my warmest summery wishes,
Carolyn Marie

Chapters:
a little recap - 00:00
intro & reading updates - 00:38
Ferris by Kate DiCamillo - 01:53
East of Eden by John Steinbeck - 03:30
Book shopping - 06:23
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin - 07:37
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa- 09:23
Finishing LOTR at the Library (and at home) - 12:23
watching LOTR - 13:33
gushing about LOTR - 14:13
more reading... - 15:05
book shopping at the library - 15:46
gushing about Sweet Bean Paste - 16:30
a new drawing and thoughts about illustration - 18:01
sharing my feelings with you - 20:37
a new bookish art project - 21:32
gushaing about S.B.P. AGAIN - 23:26
a little book haul - 24:00
outro - 25:47

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#vlog #bookhaul #bookrecommendations #reading

Mid-year reading check-in // favorite book, author, cover...etc.

CarolynMarieReads 2024-06-29 | The best, most surprising, and beautiful books I've read in 2024 (so far)!!!

Hi friends!

I hope you're doing very well!
I thought it would be nice to do a little mid-year reading check-in to tell you about some of the wonderful books I've read this year (so far)!

I'd love to know your answers to these questions, so feel free to copy and paste them (with your answers) in the comments!

Questions
1) Best book of 2024 so far
2) New release you haven't read yet, but want to
3) Most anticipated release for the second half of the year
4) Most surprising book of 2024 so far
5) Favorite author of 2024 so far (debut or new to you)
6) Newest favorite character
7) A book that made you cry
8) A book that made you happy
9) Most beautiful book you've bought or received this year
10) A book you need to read by the end of the year

Chapters:
intro - 00:00
Fellowship of the Ring - 00:50
Sense and Sensibility - 01:56
Ferris by Kate Dicamillo - 03:00
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney - 04:51
If Beale Street Could Talk - 05:58
Stargazing - 06:49
J. R. R. Tolkien - 08:23
Samwise Gamgee - 09:49
The Winners by Fredrik Backman - 10:37
The Puppets of Spellhorst by Kate Dicamillo - 12:58
LOTR Illustrated by Alan Lee - 13:56
East of Eden - 14:56
Outro - 16:06

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***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#booktube #bookrecommendations #reading

summer TBR - classics, literary fiction, poetry, and more!

CarolynMarieReads 2024-06-22 | Here are all the books I'll be (trying) to read this summer!

Hi friends and HAPPY SUMMER!!!

I hope you're all doing very well :)

I'm very excited to bring tell you about these lovely books!

I'd love to know which books you're hoping to read this summer, so feel free to let me know in the comments!

Sending you my sunny wishes,
Carolyn Marie

Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
The Return of the King - 00:40
1Q84 - 03:22
Nature Stories - 04:54
East of Eden - 06:07
Landscapers and your votes - 09:18
Flowers for Algernon - 10:27
A Pale View of Hills - 12:34
The Sailor Who Fell From Grace With The Sea - 13:54
Wedding Readings and Poems - 15:11
Outro - 15:57

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#booktube #tbr #reading

bookmarks are TOO BIG (so I made mini ones)

CarolynMarieReads 2024-06-19 | i FINALLY designed bookmarks... and they're perfect! YAY

Hi friends,

After asking myself, are bookmarks too big? I concluded that (I think) they are! This realization led me to wonder if other readers felt the same way... so you'll have to let me know. Either way, I took it upon myself to design four mini bookmarks, and it has confirmed that *mini* bookmarks are ELITE!
(I'm just being silly, traditionally sized bookmarks are just as wonderful) ...but I really do love these mini ones and I hope you do too!

Thank you again for all of your kindness and support! You're helping make my dreams come true, and I'm incredibly grateful :)

Sending you my very best wishes,
Carolyn Marie

These bookmarks will be available - Friday, June 21st at 12PM EST

Click this link to shop :) ...etsy.com/shop/CarolynMarieReads

***Item info -
These mini bookmarks are printed on thick high quality paper, each one has gold-foil accents, and a nice buttery matte finish. They are also double-sided, so whichever way you place them in your books you'll have a lovely design to see.

Each bookmark is - 2.0inch x 3.5inch ...or... 5.08cm x 8.89cm

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#booktube #reading #books

we got MARRIED in a library - a bookish life update & recent reads

CarolynMarieReads 2024-06-14 | Once upon a time, two readers fell in love and got married in a library! (apologies for being so corny, I couldn't help myself)

Hi friends,

Leon and I got MARRIED!!!
Sharing this news with you is extra special, because you feel like my extended family! We couldn't be happier to share our joy with you :)

Along with becoming husband and wife, we have also become invested in many wonderful books (over the past few months)!

We hope you enjoy hearing about our wedding, as well as the amazing books we've been reading!

Thank you for everything!
Sending our very best wishes to you,
Carolyn and Leon :)

Chapters:
WE GOT MARRIED - 00:00
Book of wedding readings and poems - 03:40
Leon finished The Count of Monte Cristo!!! - 05:27
Carolyn finished Middlemarch - 06:38
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen - 08:30
Beatrix Potter - 10:09
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield - 11:45
Siddhartha by Herman Hesse - 17:38
Carolyn and Leon talk to koi fish - 16:42
Emma's beautiful gift - 18:07
The Lord of the Rings by Tolkien and Illustrated by Alan Lee - 18:57
Leon's current read - 22:28
Outro - 24:23

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***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#booktube #reading #books

short but POWERFUL books for every type of reader

CarolynMarieReads 2024-05-24 | Here are some short books that pack a BIG punch!!! These books quite different from one another, so I hope there will be a book here for every type of reader / every type of mood you may be in :)

Hi friends,

I hope you're doing very well!

I'd love to know which short books you love and think are very powerful, so feel free to let me (and everyone else) know in the comments!

Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie

Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Notes From Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky - 00:37
The Broken Wings by Kahlil Gibran - 01:53
Foster by Claire Keegan - 03:28
Different types of books - 05:14
If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin - 05:33
Chess by Stefan Zweig part 1 - 08:12
The House Keeper and the Professor - 09:46
Chess by Stefan Zweig part 2 - 10:05
Outro - 11:05

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***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#booktube #literature #bookrecommendations #reading

would you rather - reader edition

CarolynMarieReads 2024-05-17 | I love a good bookish Buzzfeed quiz! Let's see what we'd rather...
Take the quiz with me - buzzfeed.com/kristenharris1/book-lover-would-you-rather-poll

Hi friends,

I hope you enjoy this fun little video!

I'd love to know what your answers are, so feel free to leave them in the comments!

Best wishes,

Carolyn Marie :)

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***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#booktube #reading

the top 20 most beautiful books I own

CarolynMarieReads 2024-05-10 | I gave myself the challenge to pick the 20 most beautiful books I own, and here they are... (although, I love all of my books and they're all beautiful in their own way) *it's like picking a favorite child hahaha

Hi friends!

I hope you're all very well!

I'd love to know which of your own books you think are the most beautiful, so feel free to let me (and everyone else) know in the comments :)

Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

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***Business inquiries: carolyncastagna.artist@gmail.com

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#booktube #bookcover #reading

*updated* Rory Gilmore reading challenge

CarolynMarieReads 2024-05-03 | It's been two whole years since I did the Rory Gilmore reading challenge, so I thought it would be fun to do an updated version. I mainly wanted to see how many books – on the list – I've read since then, and (spoiler alert) there was a slightly unimpressive outcome hahaha

Hi friends,

I hope you're doing very well!

Here is the link to the Rory Gilmore Reading List incase you want to do the challenge yourself - listchallenges.com/rory-gilmore-reading-challenge

I hope you enjoy this video, and I'd be interested to know how many books you've read off of this list!

Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

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My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

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PERFECT book to movie adaptations

CarolynMarieReads 2024-04-26 | These book to movie (or show) adaptations are – in my humble opinion – PERFECT!

Hi friends,

I hope you're doing very well!
I'm so excited to finally give you the third part to my "book adaptation" series!

Here are the first two videos, incase you missed them:
books that are better - youtube.com/watch?v=NpNPTGCMK0M&t=2046s
movies/shows that are better - youtube.com/watch?v=gUo5yGYdcZI&t=624s

Let me know which other adaptations *you* think are perfect in the comments!

Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

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the oldest books on my TBR 👀

CarolynMarieReads 2024-04-19 | Here are some of the books that have been on my shelves for *ages* ... soooo please help me pick which of these books i should read!

Hi friends!

I hope you're all doing very well!

I'd love to know which books have been on *your* shelves the longest! Also, feel free to ask *me* which book(s) you should read, if you need some encouragement too!

Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

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a little haul of *beautiful* books

CarolynMarieReads 2024-04-12 | These books are STUNNING and I can't wait for you to see them... and potentially read them, if you choose to :)

Hi friends!

I hope you're doing very well and enjoy this little book haul!

I'd love to know if you've bought or received any new books recently, or which books you're currently excited about!

Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

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books i want to read this spring 🌿 novels, poetry, short stories, and more // TBR (2024)

CarolynMarieReads 2024-04-05 | Here are some wonderful books I'd love to read this spring (and possibly this summer)!

Hi friends,

I hope you've been having a wonderful spring so far!

I'd love to know which books you're planning on reading this season, so feel free to let me know in the comments :)

Sending you my sunniest wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#booktube #tbr #reading

every book I read in March // novels, classic lit, non-fiction, and more

CarolynMarieReads 2024-03-29 | Here are all of the lovely books I read in March! I hope you enjoy this monthly reading wrap up!

Hi friends,

Happy end of March! I read some wonderful books this month and look forward to reading more of them in April!

I'd love to know which books you read in March, so feel free to let me know in the comments!

Warm and sunny wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

Chapters:
Into - 00:00
Ghostways by Robert Macfarlane - 00:15
The Return of the Soldier by Rebecca West - 02:30
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa - 04:36
Instructions by Neil Gaiman - 06:05
Middlemarch by George Eliot - 06:57
Nature Stories by Enid Blyton - 07:54
What you are looking for is in the library by Michiko Aoyama - 09:12
Outro - 11:47

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#booktube #reading #bookrecommendations

🌷spring books that you’ll LOVE🌷

CarolynMarieReads 2024-03-22 | 10 books that are perfect to read during the springtime!

Hi friends!

This spring, do you want to read books that transport you into an enchanted garden? Then I have just the books for you!

I'd also love to know which books *you* recommend reading during spring!

Sunny and warm wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

Chapters -
Intro - 00:00
The Secret Garden - 00:30
Emma - 02:20
Mrs. Dalloway - 04:15
A Room With A View - 05:32
The Wind in the Willows - 07:03
Charlotte's Web - 08:03
Upstream - 09:05
Tuck Everlasting - 10:21
Circe - 11:16
The Last Tree - 12:39
Outro- 13:46

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#booktube #reading #bookrecommendations

recommending books to *iconic* fictional characters

CarolynMarieReads 2024-03-15 | Here are the books I'd recommend to (some of) the most iconic fictional characters in literature and pop culture!

Hi friends!

I had such a blast making this video, and I really hope you enjoy it!

I'd love to know if you agree with my recommendations! Besides these, which books would you recommend to these characters?

I'm sending you my very best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Lizzy Bennet - 01:00
Jo March - 02:26
Atticus Finch - 03:36
Jay Gatsby - 05:01
Jane Eyre - 06:30
Heathcliff - 07:58
The Count of Monte Cristo - 09:26
Levin - 10:14
Elio Perlman - 12:40
Victor Frankenstein - 14:17
Outro - 15:37

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

#booktube #bookrecommendations #reading

books i want to read in March - TBR

CarolynMarieReads 2024-03-08 | Here are some lovely books I'd like to read in March!

Hi friends,

I hope you're all having a wonderful March so far!
I'd love you know which books your currently reading or are hoping to read this month!

Sending my warmest wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

Chapters:
intro - 00:00
Middlemarch - 01:17
Michel de Montaigne - 02:20
The Return of the Soldier - 03:54
Ghostways - 05:26
Hamnet - 06:36
Final bookish thoughts - 09:05
Outro - 09:31

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

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i read 12 books in February (one of them was 1,276 pages)

CarolynMarieReads 2024-03-01 | I'm so excited to tell you about the 12 wonderful I read in February 2024!

Hi friends,

I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for supporting me and the things I create! Your purchases in my Etsy shop mean more than I can say! Most importantly, thank you for being here and being the kindest community of people! I feel so lucky to "know" you :)

I hope you enjoy hearing about these books, and I'd love to know which books you read last month!

Sending you my warmest wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

***My Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/CarolynMarieReads

Chapters:
intro - 00:00
"a really really really big thank you" - 00:21
Where the Wild Thing Are - 01:13
Did I Ever Tel You How Lucky You Are? - 02:14
If You Take A Mouse To School - 02:41
Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs - 03:15
24 hour readathon w/ Leon - 03:40
If Beale Street Could Talk - 04:03
Galatea - 05:34
Circles of Hell - 06:44
Kafka and the Doll - 07:30
So Late in the Day - 09:12
The Winners - 09:50
Into the War - 11:27
The Count of Monte Cristo - 12:16
Outro - 13:54

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

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Restocking my bookish artwork + a new mug and some updates :)

CarolynMarieReads 2024-02-22 | Here are all of the new and returning items coming to my Etsy shop on Saturday, February 24th at 12pm EST!!!

Hi friends,

I'm so excited to finally have more artwork available for you!
If you have any questions please feel free to leave them in a comment, or you can message me directly on Etsy :)

Thank you so so so much for all of your support and kindness! You're helping make my dreams come true and for that I'll always be grateful!!

Sending you my very best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

Reminders:
- I *do* ship internationally
- Each order is wrapped by me and comes with a handwritten thank you note :)
- I'll be traveling in April and May, so I'd suggest for you to place your orders before April!
- You are the loveliest group of people, and I'm so thankful for each and every one of you x

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who recently graduated from college at the Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration and a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my love of illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

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reading with my boyfriend, a snow storm, and new favorite books - a cozy vlog

CarolynMarieReads 2024-02-15 | My boyfriend, Leon, and I did our first 24 hour readathon together! It also turned into a bit of a cozy (week-long) vlog filled with walks in the woods and sledding down a snowy hill. We had such a fun time, and we hope you enjoy watching :)

Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie

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Carolyn Castagna
P. O. Box 773
Greenlawn NY 11740
United States
***Please don't feel like you need to send me anything, but if you'd like to I would be honored!!!*** :)

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

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Pick my TBR for a 24 hour readathon!

CarolynMarieReads 2024-02-09 | I need your help picking the books I'll be reading for a 24 hour readathon!

Hi friends!

I hope you enjoy coming along with me while I browse my shelves in search of books to read for a 24 hour readathon!
I'd love it if you could rank the books I chose (in the comments) based on which ones you'd most want me to read/talk about!

Thank you so much for your endless kindness and support!
Sending you my very best wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

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***Want to write to me or send something?
Carolyn Castagna
P. O. Box 773
Greenlawn NY 11740
United States
***Please don't feel like you need to send me anything, but if you'd like to I would be honored!!!*** :)

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

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Every Book I Read In January // so many 5 star reads

CarolynMarieReads 2024-02-01 | I read so many amazing 5 star reads in January!

Hi friends,

My 2024 reading has been going extremely well so far! I read 9 wonderful books in January, and I can't wait to tell you about them!

I'd love to know which books you read in January, and (if you'd like) what your favorite middle grade book!

Sending you my warmest wishes,
Carolyn Marie

Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein - 00:49
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore by William Joyce - 01:56
Music for Mr. Moon by Philip C. Stead and Erin E. Stead - 03:06
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan - 04:00
Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk - 05:20
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick - 07:50
The Puppets of Spelhorst by Kate DiCamillo - 09:45
Stargazing: Contemplate the Cosmos to Find Inner Peace by Swapna Krishna - 13:08
Antarctica by Claire Keegan - 15:35
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas - 17:37
The Winners by Fredrik Backman - 18:02
Outro - 18:24

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***Want to write to me or send something?
Carolyn Castagna
P. O. Box 773
Greenlawn NY 11740
United States
***Please don't feel like you need to send me anything, but if you'd like to I would be honored!!!*** :)

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

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books i MUST read in 2024 - TBR 📚

CarolynMarieReads 2024-01-25 | Here are the books i MUST read in 2024, and they are from both classic and contemporary writers!

Hi friends!

I'd love to know which books are on your 2024 TBR, so feel free to share them in a comment!

Sending you my warmest wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
The Winners - 01:02
Hamnet - 02:26
Beartown (synopsis) - 03:32
So Late in the Day - 04:16
A Pale View of Hills - 05:50
Galatea - 06:57
The Sailor Who Fell From Grace With The Sea - 07:57
The Book of Disquiet - 09:02
The Queen of Spades - 09:58
If Beale Street Could Talk - 10:57
A Passage to India - 11:36
East of Eden - 12:33
Game of Tomes - 13:06
Outro - 13:59

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***Want to write to me or send something?
Carolyn Castagna
P. O. Box 773
Greenlawn NY 11740
United States
***Please don't feel like you need to send me anything, but if you'd like to I would be honored!!!*** :)

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

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a GAME OF TOMES - Twelfth Night & Eugene Onegin

CarolynMarieReads 2024-01-18 | Welcome to another episode of Game of Tomes!! In this video, @emmiereads and I will be discussing Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" and Pushkin's "Eugene Onegin." We had so much fun reading with you all in 2023, and we can't wait to read more (BIG BOOKS) in 2024!!

Please let us know what you thought/think of these wonderful stories in the comments!

Sending you our very best wishes,
Carolyn & Emma

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***Want to write to me or send something?
Carolyn Castagna
P. O. Box 773
Greenlawn NY 11740
United States
***Please don't feel like you need to send me anything, but if you'd like to I would be honored!!!*** :)

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

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the BEST books of 2023!!!

CarolynMarieReads 2024-01-11 | The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/carolynmariereads01241

Hi friends!

I'm thrilled to being telling you about my favorite (and the best) books I read in 2023!

I'd love to hear which books were your "best of 2023!"

Sending you my warmest wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

The categories I mentioned in this video /
Chapters:
Intro - 00:00
Honorable Mentions - 01:04
Noteworthy (old-to-me) Author - 02:46
Noteworthy (new-to-me) Author - 04:01
Most Surprising Book - 05:23
Favorite (new-to-me) Illustrator - 07:02
Favorite (new-to-me) Poetry Collection - 08:08
Favorite Re-Read - 10:35
Best Non-Fiction - 13:29
Best Children's Picture Book - 15:58
Best Middle-Grade Book - 16:52
Best Young Adult Book - 18:28
Best Fantasy Book - 19:10
Best Classic Books - 20:45
Best Contemporary/Literary Fiction Books - 23:26

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***Want to write to me or send something?
Carolyn Castagna
P. O. Box 773
Greenlawn NY 11740
United States
***Please don't feel like you need to send me anything, but if you'd like to I would be honored!!!*** :)

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

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new year, NEW BOOKS

CarolynMarieReads 2024-01-03 | Here are some new books for the new year!!!

Hi friends and Happy New Year!

I hope you're doing very well and are having a great 2024 so far!

I hope you enjoy seeing the lovely books I bought and received recently! I'd love to know what books you've been reading and loving :)

Sending you my warmest wishes,
Carolyn Marie :)

Books mentioned:
Intro - 00:00
Heartstopper Volume 5 - 00:49
The Tale of Despereaux - 1:31
Farewell Leicester Square - 04:14
Antarctica - 05:41
Inspire - 07:43
Pedro Paramo - 09:04
Little Men - 09:47
The Best Poems of the English Language - 10:42
Old Yeller - 11:58
Afternoon of the Elves - 13:00
A Wrinkle in Time - 13:51

***I've curated some lists of books in my Amazon Storefront, incase you're interested in checking out the books I've mentioned in my videos - amazon.com/shop/carolynmariereads

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***Want to write to me or send something?
Carolyn Castagna
P. O. Box 773
Greenlawn NY 11740
United States
***Please don't feel like you need to send me anything, but if you'd like to I would be honored!!!*** :)

***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

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