Prompts: HP and the Philosopher's Stone: found family or boarding school HP and the Chamber of Secrets: "secret" in the title or plot HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban: animal on the cover HP and the Goblet of Fire: school spirit or a competition (of any kind) HP and the Order of the Phoenix: secret society or uprising HP and the Half Blood prince: a number on the cover or a battle HP and the Deathly Hallows: a quest or journey Bonus: The Cursed Child: Watch an adaptation or play a game Extra: If you want to get a bingo blackout- use a different book for each of the 7 prompts, do the bonus prompt, and for the center square read a Harry Potter book, a book with magic, or a book with H and P in the title and be entered in a giveaway for a book!
Giveaway: One entry per person for a blackout. Post the bingo board on your Instagram stories and tag me so that I can see it to be entered. If you don't have instagram, post it in your YouTube community and tag me there.
Sprints: On Lucy's channel @thelucychronicles September 4 and 26 at 6pm mountain time Other sprints to be announced!
Prompts: HP and the Philosopher's Stone: found family or boarding school HP and the Chamber of Secrets: "secret" in the title or plot HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban: animal on the cover HP and the Goblet of Fire: school spirit or a competition (of any kind) HP and the Order of the Phoenix: secret society or uprising HP and the Half Blood prince: a number on the cover or a battle HP and the Deathly Hallows: a quest or journey Bonus: The Cursed Child: Watch an adaptation or play a game Extra: If you want to get a bingo blackout- use a different book for each of the 7 prompts, do the bonus prompt, and for the center square read a Harry Potter book, a book with magic, or a book with H and P in the title and be entered in a giveaway for a book!
Giveaway: One entry per person for a blackout. Post the bingo board on your Instagram stories and tag me so that I can see it to be entered. If you don't have instagram, post it in your YouTube community and tag me there.
Sprints: On Lucy's channel @thelucychronicles September 4 and 26 at 6pm mountain time Other sprints to be announced!
Music in video opening from: youtube.com/watch?v=eHn8eF0nwD0&t=23sExplore this new Barnes and Noble with usCandlewick Library2024-10-17 | We thought the Barnes and Noble in a city near us had closed, but then we realized that it had just moved to a new and bigger location.The End of the Year Book TagCandlewick Library2024-10-15 | This was created by @ArielBissett and was recently done on the Books Unbound podcast.
Questions: Are there any books you started this year that you need to finish?
Do you have an autumnal book to transition into the end of the year?
Is there a new release you're still waiting for?
What are three books you want to read before the end of the year?
Is there a book you think could still shock you and become your favourite book of the year?
Have you already started making reading plans for 2025?The C.S Lewis TagCandlewick Library2024-10-10 | I was tagged by @MicahCooley_authenticstory
tag created by @booknerdktree
I tag @OldeAmericanSpirit and @insearchofwonder
Questions: 1.What was the first C.S. Lewis book you read? 2: How many C.S. Lewis books do you own, if any? 3: Which Narnia book is your favorite and why? 4: Who is your favorite character in his fiction? 5: What is one of your favorite quotes by C.S. Lewis? 6: Is there anything about his works fiction or none fiction, that you don’t fully agree with?Giveaway winner Announcement for Back to Hogwarts readathonCandlewick Library2024-10-07 | Thank you to all who participated in the Back to Hogwarts readathon. I hope to see you all back again next year. And, yes, there will be another giveaway next time.
Congratulations to @amyofhearthridge . I will be messaging you on Instagram with the details!Our 2024/2025 School YearCandlewick Library2024-10-03 | Fox Hall Academy curriculum choices for the 2024/2025 school yearBack to Hogwarts Readathon Wrap-UpCandlewick Library2024-09-30 | To end the readathon month, I'm sharing the books I read for the readathon (and a few others I read in September). Also, I'm sharing what you need to do to enter the readathon giveaway for a book! Giveaway is open for your submissions until October 4th and then I will be picking the winner! Please message me your board or list of books/ game or adaptation for each prompt here in the comments or/and on Instagram. My account on instagram is also Candlewick Library. If you are the winner you will need to let me know an address I can send your book or gift card to.
Thanks to my wonderful co-hosts for such a fun month, and thank you to all of YOU who participated with us! We'll be doing it again next year, so put September 1st on your calendar for 2025's Back to Hogwarts Readathon!
Books Mentioned: First Term at Malory Towers The Secret of Pembrooke Park The Secret Door The Famous Five: Five on A Treasure Island Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Uprising One Tuesday Morning Luminous Life of Lucy Landry Wishtress Once Upon A Prince Much Ado about Nothing As You like it Prepare to Thrive Vengeance is MineMy October 2024 TBRCandlewick Library2024-09-26 | I am going to try to participate in a LOT of readathons in October! It's going to be an adventure seeing if I can read all of these books.
Readathons mentioned:
Victober @katehowereads , @scallydandlingaboutthebook2711 , @BlatantlyBookish , and @katiejlumsden, @
TBR Harvest @leandrathetbrzero @
Anne-Tober: @chautonahavig @
Cozy Cottage Readathon: @chantelreadsallday @
Fall Scavenger Hunt: @coffee_and_a_book @
Journey through the Bible @paperbacksandponytails @
Books mentioned: Jane Eyre The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes The Twilight Collection by George Macdonald The Woman in White Oscar Wilde plays The Return of Sherlock Holmes Joy in Christ's Presence Wuthering Heights Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Jungle Book Frankenstein Mayor of Casterbridge Journey to the Center of the Earth The Dollhouse Caper Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Specters in the Glass House The Tattooed Potato Midnight Sun (and other Twilight series books) The Holy Bible Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixThe One Year on Booktube TagCandlewick Library2024-09-24 | I have just reached my milestone of one year here on book tube! To celebrate, I'm doing the one year tag.The American Girl Book TagCandlewick Library2024-09-19 | This tag was created by @MorgansEndlessBookshelf and
@OldeAmericanSpirit
Prompts:
Kaya: a character who's active and adventurous Felicity: a character who's energetic and equestrian Josephina: a character with a big heart and big dreams Kirsten: a character who's strong and spirited Addy: a character who's brave and brilliant Samantha: a character who's compassionate and caring Kit: a character who's clever and creative Molly: a character who's a schemer and dreamer
Books mentioned: Ramona the Brave by Beverly Cleary Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Matilda by Roald Dahl Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Myrtle Hardcastle series by Elizabeth Bunce Enola Holmes series by Nancy Springer Harry Potter by JK Rowling
I'm tagging: @Lucychronicles and @coffeeandabookThe Hogwarts Houses Book TagCandlewick Library2024-09-17 | The Hogwarts Houses Tag I couldn't find all the videos I was looking for, so here are the prompts as I have them written down.
Hufflepuff: 1. Loyalty: Hufflepuffs are known for their undying loyalty, name an insta-buy author 2. Animals or Magical Creatures: Hufflepuffs tend to have a love for animals, a book or series with animals or magical creatures on them. 3. Trustworthy- a series of books where they haven't disappointed you 4. Caring- a book or series where the main character holds a special place in your heart. 5. Kindness- a book or series you love despite its flaws and imperfections 6. Patience- a book you struggled to get through but stuck it out until the end
Slytherin: 1. A snake or reptile in the book 2. A water element: set in or near the water 3. Leadership: a character with strong leadership skills 4. Ambition: a book that lived up to the hype 5. Resourcefulness: creative or unique way to accomplish a task or get out of a situation 6. house colors of green and silver 7. A bad guy: a book where you feel for the bad guy
Ravenclaw: 1. You need to a riddle to open the door at the top of the Ravenclaw tower- a book with puzzles or riddles 2. a book with a blue and bronze cover 3. Intelligence: a cleverly written book 4. Wit: a funny book 5. Wisdom: a book you wish your younger self had read 6. Originality- an original start to a series
Gryffindor: 1. Nearly Headless Nick: a. book with a disappointing death 2. Common room: your favorite cozy place to read 3. Bravery or Courage: a book outside of your comfort zone 4. Adventurous: took you on a grand adventure 5. Determination: a book you are determined to read 6. Red and Gold on the cover 7. Element of Fire: a book that made you feel warmPoetry Pop-Up: AutumnCandlewick Library2024-09-12 | Ann @insearchofwonder created the Pop-Up poetry idea and tagged me for the September/ October theme: Autumn. I'm reading An Autumn Evening by Lucy Maud Montgomery
I tag: @MicahCooley_authenticstory
and @ChantelReadsAllDayA discussion of Harry Potter and the Philosophers StoneCandlewick Library2024-09-10 | This is a review/ discussion of the first Harry Potter book. There is a short non-spoiler section at the beginning, a spoiler section for most of the video, and a short spoiler section at the end for the seventh book.
#backtohogwartsreadathonThe Honest Booktuber TagCandlewick Library2024-09-05 | I was tagged by @ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk original video by @HarrietRosie13 I tag @coffee_and_a_Book @insearchofwonder
Prompts: 1. Have you ever lied about reading a book? 2. Have you ever avoided a book because of controversy around the content/author 3. Have you ever been sent a book for free and not disclosed it? 4. Have you ever bought a book with no intention of reading it? 5. Have you ever got caught up in Booktube drama? 6. Have you ever had a hate comment and did you respond? 7. Have you ever made a video just because you knew it would get views? 8. If you could go back to the beginning of your channel, would you do anything differently? 9. Are there any channels you wish you could be more like? 10. What's something you love about your channel? 11. Tag some people.August Reading Wrap-UpCandlewick Library2024-09-03 | These are the books I read in August!
Books mentioned: Wormwood Abbey A Heart Deceived The Rivals Mere Motherhood City Spies: Mission Manhattan Harry Potter's Bookshelf Rooted in Wonder Awaking Wonder Art of Storytelling Beyond Mere Motherhood Looking for God in Harry Potter A Dog Named Sniff Literary Allusions in Harry Potter Psalms: Hymns for God's People The Women of Wynton Agnes Grey Lantern Lane Cuckoos CallingThe Ultimate Harry Potter Tag (includes SPOILERS)Candlewick Library2024-09-01 | It's the first day of the Back to Hogwarts Readathon! Join me at Hogwarts for the Ultimate Harry Potter tag.
I tag: @thelucychronicles
@AlmasBookJourney
@angieandthegreatworld
@kristiacole
And any of you that want to do it!
QUESTIONS:
GENERAL 1 Favorite book? 2 Least favorite book? 3 Favorite movie? 4 Least favorite movie? 5 Favorite quote? CHARACTERS 6 Favorite Weasley? 7 Favorite female character? 8 Favorite villain? 9 Favorite male character? 10 Favorite professor? WOULD YOU RATHER 11 A, Wash Snape's hair, or B, spend a day listening to Lockhart rant about himself. 12. Duel A, an elated Bellatrix, or B, an angry Molly 13. Travel to Hogwarts via A. Hogwarts Express or B. flying car. 14. A, Kiss Voldemort. Or B, give Umbridge a bubble bath. 15. A, ride a hippogriff, B, ride a firebolt BOOK TO MOVIE ADAPTATION 16 Is there a character which you felt differently about in the movies vs books? 17 Is there a movie you preferred instead of the book? 18 Richard Harris or Michael Gambon as Dumbledore? 19 Your top thing (person or event) which wasn't included in the movie that annoyed you most. 20 If you could remake any of the Potter movies, which would it be? HOGWARTS 21 Which house was your first gut feeling you'd be a part of? 22 Which house were you actually sorted into on Pottemore (or another online sorting quiz)? 23 Which class would be your favourite? 24 Which spell do you think would be most useful to learn? 25 Which character do you think at Hogwarts you'd instantly become best friends with? MISCELLANEOUS 26 If you could own one of the three Hallows, which would it be? 27 Is there any aspect of the books you'd want to change? This can be a character, and event, anything. 28 Favourite marauder? 29 If you could bring one character back to life, which would it be? 30 Hallows or horcruxes?
original video: @
#harrypotter #backtohogwarts #backtohogwartsreadathonOur new homeschool room (and an update)Candlewick Library2024-08-29 | We've moved our schoolroom and updated it with a medieval theme.Should Christians Read Harry Potter (and why I think the answer is yes!)Candlewick Library2024-08-27 | As we get closer to the Back to Hogwarts readathon, I'm sharing how I got into Harry Potter and why I love it, as well as why I think Christians should read it.
Books Mentioned: "Looking for God in Harry Potter" by John Granger "Hollywood Heroes" by Frank Turk
#backtohogwartsreadathon #backtohogwarts #harrypotterBack To Hogwarts Readathon TBRCandlewick Library2024-08-22 | These are the books I'm planning on reading for the Back To Hogwarts Readathon!
September 1-30
My co-hosts:
@kristiacole @angieandthegreatworld @thelucychronicles @almasbookjourneyThe Tag de France book tagCandlewick Library2024-08-20 | original by @GenreBooks23
I was tagged by @kellireadsalot
Prompts: PROMPTS: 1. "Le Grand Depart" - A memorable preface, introduction or opening line. 2. "Maillot Vert" - A book under 150 pages. 3. "King of the Mountains" - A book that you persevered with, and are glad that you did. 4. "Maillot Jaune" - A book where "yellow" is prominent. 5. "Lantern Rouge" - A book you were late to. 6. "Hors catégorie" - What's the hardest book that you've read (or failed to read). 7. Endurance - Your favourite series. 8. "Champs-Élysées" - Your favourite "Paris" novel. 9. Lance Armstrong - Have you ever cheated to get to the finish quicker? 10. “L’equipe” - Tag some others of the BookTube team!
I tag: @eldertalk @morgan'sendlessbookshelfBack to Hogwarts Readathon RecommendationsCandlewick Library2024-08-15 | In this video I'm sharing some recommendations for books that fulfill the prompts for the Back to Hogwarts readathon.
Books mentioned:
All Harry Potter books The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus The Family Under the Bridge by Garth Williams City Spies by James Ponti Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer Matilda by Roald Dahl Baby Island by Carol Ryrie Brink The Scandelous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place by Julie Berry Jo Returns to the Chalet School by Elinor M. Brent-Dyer Sherlock Academy by F.C Shaw Prince Caspian by C. S. Lewis The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane by Julia Nobel The Explorer Academy : the Nebula Secret by Trudi Truett (National Geographic) Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo The Inventor’s Secret by Chad Morris Princess Academy by Shannon Hale Twilight by Stephenie Meyer The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett Beautiful Disguise by Rosanna M. White Ring of Secrets series by Rosanna White The Sherwood Ring by Elizabeth Marie Pope Tolliver’s Secret by Esther Wood Brady The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy The Secret Keepers by Trenton Lee Stewart The Secret of White Stone Gate by Julia Nobel The Greystone Secrets trilogy by Margaret Peterson Haddix The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson Clockwork Sparrow by Katherine Woodfine The Bark of the Bog Owl by Jonathan Rogers Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford Charlotte’s Web by EB White Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O’Brien Animal Farm by George Orwell Paddington by Michael Bond Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder Winne the Pooh by A. A. Milne Archie Comic books The Boys in the Boat by James Brown A Game of Hearts by Joanna Barker The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins The Selection by Kiera Cass And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin Book Scavenger by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes Cinder by Marissa Meyer Resistance by Jennifer Nielsen The Giver by Lois Lowry Totally True Adventures: George Washington’s Spies The Edge of Extinction: the ark plan by Laura Martin I was an 8th grade Ninja by Andrew Simmons A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens 100 Dresses by Eleanor Estes All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat Five Kingdoms by Brandon Mull 1776 by David Macullough 1984 by George Orwell Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff The Vanderbeekers of 141st street by Karina Yan Glaser When the Day Comes by Gabrielle Meyer Premeditated Myrtle by Elizabeth C. Bunce Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson The hobbit and Lord of the rings by J.R.R. Tolkien Touch the top of the World by Erik Wiehenmayer The Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus The Green Ember by S. D Smith The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo The Mysterious Benedict Society book 2: The Perilous Journey by Trenton Lee Stewart The Doldrums by Nicholas Gannon A Lady’s Guide to Marvels and Misadventures by Angela Bell Fablehaven and Dragonwatch series’ by Brandon Mull Eragon Series by Christopher Paolini The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Spear Eva Evergreen by Julie Abe The Witches by Roald Dahl The Dreamkeepers Saga by Kathryn Butler
Games/ Adaptations mentioned: Harry Potter Movies Cursed Child play Nintendo Switch Hogwarts Legacy Puzzles Harry Potter Scene It Harry Potter Code Names Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: Mystery at Hogwarts Serpents and Staircases Harry Potter Wizard Chess for Beginners Chess Trivial Pursuit Harry Potter edition
Bonus: forgot to mention for boarding School: Jane Eyre by Charlotte BronteThe Once Upon Another Time Book TagCandlewick Library2024-08-13 | I was tagged by @MorgansEndlessBookshelf
Prompts: 1) Name your favorite Christian novel from a different time. 2) Name a historical couple whose love would last in today's time. 3) Name a couple from a contemporary Christian romance novel whose love would have endured in the past. 4) Share your favorite book setting (from a different time) that you would enjoy spending one day there. 5) Share a Booktuber who you can see hanging out with a character from what book and why? The book must take place in another time.
I tag @kellireadsalotChannel Recommendation: Benjamin McEvoyCandlewick Library2024-08-08 | I wanted to recommend a channel I've been enjoying for a little over a year now. Check him out!
Prompts: 1. What for you makes a good book? 2. What are you currently reading? 3. What's the last book you didn't finish and why? 4. What obscure book do you wish other people would read? 5. What's the longest book you've ever read? 6. If you could have a dinner party with five fictional characters, who would they be? 7. Five books you'd want if stranded on a desert island. 8. One book you could not put down. 9. Five books or authors you will never read. 10. If you were to write a book, what would it be about?Wrap-up Discussion of Devils Gate by David RobertsCandlewick Library2024-07-23 | A discussion of the rest of the story after the mormon handcart pioneers got to Utah and how the LDS church uses it still today.The Mormon Handcart Pioneers, part twoCandlewick Library2024-07-21 | In this video I am continuing the discussion of the mormon handcart pioneers using the book "Devil's Gate" by David Roberts.The Read Smart (ies) tagCandlewick Library2024-07-18 | I was tagged by @ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk tag creators: @ToReadersItMayConcern and @ProseAndPetticoats
Read Smart(its) Tag questions: 1. What is your strategy to stay focused and engaged while reading? 2. How does your environment influence your focus and what can you do to optimise it? 3. What methods do you use to retain and recall information from what you've read? 4. How do you approach difficult or challenging material? 5. What role do note-taking and annotation play in your reading process? 6. How do you balance reading for pleasure with reading for personal or professional development? 7. What is the importance of setting reading goals? 8. What are some strategies for overcoming reading slumps or lack of motivation? 9. Tag You're it!The Mormon Handcarts, part oneCandlewick Library2024-07-16 | In this video I am continuing my discussion of David Robert's book "Devil's Gate".My Library TourCandlewick Library2024-07-11 | Eventually I will be re-doing my library, but this is the temporary set up in the new room.Devils Gate by David Roberts review and discussionCandlewick Library2024-07-09 | In part one of my video series about the Utah Mormon handcart pioneers I do a review of this book, "Devil's Gate" by David Roberts, and set the stage for why Brigham Young put the handcart plan into place.June Reading Wrap-upCandlewick Library2024-07-05 | These are all the books I finished in the month of June.Beaches and Books Readathon TBRCandlewick Library2024-07-02 | I'm sharing the books I am going to be reading for the Beaches and Books readathon in July... as well as some other books I want to read this month.Rocky Mountain Homeschool Convention Book and Curriculum HaulCandlewick Library2024-06-27 | We spent a lot of time in Colorado over the first couple of weeks in June. These are the things we picked up.TBR Cart TourCandlewick Library2024-06-25 | This is a tour of my unread books on my TBR carts.Mid Year Freak Out - Books!Candlewick Library2024-06-18 | How has my reading been going so far this year?
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. Favorite new (debut or new-to-you) author. 8. Newest fictional crush. 9. Newest favorite character. 10. Book that made you cry. 11. Book that made you happy. 12. Most beautiful book you've received or bought so far this year. 13. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?Little Free Library Week visitsCandlewick Library2024-06-13 | During Little Free Library week my daughter and I visited a few little free libraries near us. I realized that I'm not good at filming these, so hopefully I will get better if I choose to do it again. I also may have had more than one encounter with wasps.May Reading Wrap UpCandlewick Library2024-06-11 | These are the books we read in May- the good, the bad, and the mediocreThe 54321 Book TagCandlewick Library2024-06-06 | I was tagged by @insearchofwonder and I tag @FacelessBookReviews and @thelucychronicles
Prompts:
5 recent 5 star reads 4 auto- buy authors 3 favorite genres 2 favorite places to read 1 book you promise to read soonBooks for National Dinosaur DayCandlewick Library2024-06-04 | National Dinosaur Day was June 1st. It's a few days late, but I'm sharing some of my favorite dinosaur resources and books.My June TBRCandlewick Library2024-05-30 | These are the books I hope to get to in June!The Books Adaptations I Wish ExistedCandlewick Library2024-05-28 | In this last video of my adaptation series, I am sharing the books I wish would be made into a movie or tv show, or re-done.Adaptations I like almost as much as the BookCandlewick Library2024-05-23 | These movies and tv shows are almost as good as the books, and sometimes I can't decide which one I like better!The Book Adaptations that I HateCandlewick Library2024-05-21 | These are adaptations I hate, dislike, or feel were done very poorly! Let me know if you agree or disagree with any of these!Adaptations that I think are BETTER than the bookCandlewick Library2024-05-16 | The book is always better.... but is it? These are eleven examples of shows that I like better than the books they are based on. Some may be controversial.Used Book ShoppingCandlewick Library2024-05-14 | I visit Pioneer book again on a search for some particular books.
I didn’t notice until after upload that the ending was cut off abruptly without the text I had at the end. So- no, we did not find any Nancy Drew and i didnt film at the second store. 😂The Mama Bear Book TagCandlewick Library2024-05-09 | I was tagged by @talesandtreatswithtay to do the mama bear book tag.
Prompts: PROMPTS: 1) A book cover that is mostly their favorite color (if a baby, their nursery color). 2) A book published the year they were born. 3) A book set in their favorite season OR the season they were born in. 4) A book title starting with a letter in their first name. 5) A book character that reminds you of them. 6) A book with something in it that they love or love to do. 7) A book you have enjoyed or think you would enjoy together. 8) A book you'd recommend or have recommended to them. 9) A book they recommend/choose for you to read next. 10) A book showing strong motherhood. 11) Tag some people :) I tag: @kellireadsalot and @insearchofwonderMay To (Maybe) ReadCandlewick Library2024-05-07 | I didn't get to all of the books that I wanted to read in April, so I am spending May reading some of the books I missed as well as any other books that catch my eye.April Reading Wrap UpCandlewick Library2024-05-02 | These are the books I read in the month of April.