Rebecca RayzSo, how the hell is it already the middle of the year? Anyway, it is time to do the mid year book freak out tag, so here we are. Hope you enjoy!
The Questions: 1.) What's the best book you've read so far this year? 2.) What's the 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?
Mid Year Book Freak Out Tag 2024!Rebecca Rayz2024-06-15 | So, how the hell is it already the middle of the year? Anyway, it is time to do the mid year book freak out tag, so here we are. Hope you enjoy!
The Questions: 1.) What's the best book you've read so far this year? 2.) What's the 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?
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in Youtube Studio Songs included: Ceremonial Library by Asher Fulero Highway Nocturne by National SweetheartIts Beginning To Look A Lot Like Fall! Featuring An Autumnal ReadRebecca Rayz2024-10-12 | Hey guys, so here's another vlog where we start the week with mostly green trees and end it with more color to them. I also spent the week reading a sequel to a book that might be seasonal appropriate. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in Youtube Studio Songs included: Colony by TrackTribe FIVE OF A KIND: Density & TimeWhat I Read In SeptemberRebecca Rayz2024-10-05 | So here we are again. It's that time of month where I ramble for 20 minutes about the books I read in the previous month and discuss a bit about what I plan to read in the next month. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on CanvaFinishing Two Quite Different Books and Enjoying Them!Rebecca Rayz2024-09-28 | Hey guys, so here's another vlog. In this one, I finish two books and enjoy them quite a significant amount. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in Youtube Studio Song included: Highway Nocturne by National SweetheartA Mundane Week of Reading A New Favorite HorrorRebecca Rayz2024-09-21 | Hey guys, so here's another vlog. Sorry about the title, but I couldn't think of anything better as it was quite a mundane week. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in Youtube Studio Song included: In Eternity We'll Meet by Aakash GandhiReading Vlog of the First Week of September 2024Rebecca Rayz2024-09-14 | Hey guys, so it's time for another vlog where I ramble for over an hour about the books I'm reading and showing pretty places I go to walk. In this one, I read a non-fiction book about an art thief and a classic about someone trying to create the ultimate perfume. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Song included: Highway Nocturne by National SweetheartLast Week of August 2024Rebecca Rayz2024-09-07 | Hey guys, so here's another reading vlog documenting the last week of August. Not much for summer activities in this one as the weather started to get cooler where I live. There is a lot of reading that occurs, so enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs included: Low Noon by John Patitucci Inconsciousness by Mini VandalsWhat I Read In AugustRebecca Rayz2024-08-31 | Hey guys, so here's my August wrap up, as well as, a sneak peak into what I am reading September. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on CanvaWeekend Vlog Where I Turn 25Rebecca Rayz2024-08-24 | Hey guys, so on August 12 it was my birthday. I decided to vlog the weekend before my birthday, as well as the actual day. I also happened to read one of my anticipated releases of 2024, so I also shared my thoughts on that book. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Song are: July by John PatitucciReading One Hundred Years Of Solitude and A Couple Days By The ShorelineRebecca Rayz2024-08-17 | In this vlog, I document most of my experience reading One Hundred Years of Solitude and go this shoreline village in my state a few times. Hope you enjoy! Also this vlog was filmed in the first week of August.
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Song are: Soothsayer by John Patitucci July by John PatitucciReading Two Quite Different BooksRebecca Rayz2024-08-10 | Hey guys, so here's another vlog. I wasn't sure what to title it as I spent the majority of it at home. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Song is Natural Light by Chris HaugenWhat I Read in July!Rebecca Rayz2024-08-03 | Hey guys, so here's what I read in July and some of the books I plan to read in August. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on CanvaA Mundane Week Of SummerRebecca Rayz2024-07-27 | Hey guys, so here's another vlog where I do some reading and have a couple days at the beach. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs included are: World's Sunrise by Jimena ContrerasThe Reading Vlog Where I Ramble For An HourRebecca Rayz2024-07-20 | Hey guys, so this is definitely my longest video by far. Enjoy me talking about the books I'm reading with bits of b-roll of nature. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs included are: Lament Of The Ancients by Asher Fulero Natural Light by Chris HaugenReading 2024 Releases and Getting A New Book Case!Rebecca Rayz2024-07-13 | In this vlog you'll see my opinions on two 2024 releases. I also got a new bookcase. You'll also see me acquiring more books and another piece of furniture. As well, my usual walks in pretty areas. Hope you enjoy!
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Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs included are: A Truly Dazzling Dream by National Sweetheart FIVE OF A KIND by Density & TimeWhat I Read In June!Rebecca Rayz2024-07-06 | So, it's that time again where I ramble about the books I read. Here's my June wrap up, with a sneak peak into my reading for July. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on CanvaWatch As I Try Not To Spoil The Books Im ReadingRebecca Rayz2024-06-29 | Hey guys, so here's another vlog where I try not to spoil the the books I read while dealing with a heat wave. I swear at this point my videos are just getting longer and longer. Should be sorry about that, but I'm not. I just tend to ramble. Enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs included are: A Truly Dazzling Dream by National Sweetheart FIVE OF A KIND by Density & TimeWeekly Vlog Where I End Up Reading Two Quite Different BooksRebecca Rayz2024-06-22 | Hey guys, so here's another vlog. I end up reading two different books, one being a romantasy and the other more literary. I did like both.
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs included are: Glass by Anno Domini Beats Nature Nurture by Quincas MoreiraA Week of Reading and A Walk on the BeachRebecca Rayz2024-06-08 | Hey guys, so here's another weekly vlog. I did some reading and went the beach for the first time of the year. This is from a few weeks ago, so I didn't mention it, but thank you for 100 subscribers.
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Song is: FIVE OF A KIND by Density & TimeWhat I read in May!Rebecca Rayz2024-06-01 | Hey guys, so here's what I read in May. A couple of things I should mention is I did refilm my review of After Dark, as I didn't think I have a proper review or synopsis. As well, She Who Became The Sun is more of a historical fiction than fantasy, so alter your expectations if you're planning to read it.
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube StudioA Week In My Life of Reading and Enjoying LifeRebecca Rayz2024-05-25 | Hey guys, so here's another vlog where I discuss the books I'm reading and do things that bring me joy, including walking and antiquing. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs are: Nature Nurture by Quincas Moreira Helium by TrackTribeCome Book Shopping With Me At Library Book Sales + HaulRebecca Rayz2024-05-18 | Hey guys, a few weeks ago a few towns around me, including my own, were doing library sales. I decided to try and film this video as a come book shopping with me. I do share the prices of the books from each sale when I do the haul portions. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs are: BELIEVE (Instrumental) by NEFFEXReading An Anticipated Release!Rebecca Rayz2024-05-11 | Hey guys, so I decided to vlog my experience reading The Familiar Leigh Bardugo. This is a recent release that a lot of people, including myself, were excited about. So here's my thoughts on it. Hope you enjoy this video!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs are: Glass by Anno Domini BeatsWhat I read in April!Rebecca Rayz2024-05-04 | Hey guys, so here's the mess that is my April Wrap Up. Sorry about any noise in the background, but my dad was watching TV pretty loudly. Anyway, hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on CanvaA Week of Reading and A Trip to ProvidenceRebecca Rayz2024-04-27 | Hey guys, so here's another vlog where I do the same thing I do in every vlog, except this one is a bit different as my mom had some work in Rhode Island. I went with her to help with the drive that's over an hour long for us. That and I've been to Providence before and I like the city, so yeah. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs are: Nature Nurture by Quincas MoreiraAccidentally Reading Books With Red CoversRebecca Rayz2024-04-20 | Hey guys, so I didn't realize I read two books with red covers this week until I was screenshot the covers for thumbnail. Decided to play with this coincidence as I'm not good with coming up with interesting titles. Enjoy my rambling about these books, as well as the nature walks. I also went to a couple library book sales. Hope you enjoy this video.
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs are: Helium by TrackTribe Lament Of The Ancients by Asher FuleroJust Another Vlog Of a HomebodyRebecca Rayz2024-04-13 | Hey guys, at here's another vlog where I didn't want leave the house but got some stuff done and mainly discussed what I'm reading. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on CanvaWhat I read in March!Rebecca Rayz2024-04-06 | Hey guys, so here's all the books I read in March, as well as some of the books I plan to read in April. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on CanvaJust Another Reading Week In The Life of a HomebodyRebecca Rayz2024-03-30 | Hey guys, so here's another weekly reading vlog from yours truly where I once again mostly stayed home. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs included were: Believe (INSTRUMENTAL) by NEFFEX Beyond by Patrick PatrikiosWeekly Vlog Where I Read A Book I EnjoyRebecca Rayz2024-03-23 | Hey guys, so here's another weekly vlog where I read a book I really enjoy after reading a few books that fell flat for me. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Song used: Colony by TrackTribeWeekly Vlog Of Book Shopping and Its Starting to Feel More Like SpringRebecca Rayz2024-03-16 | Hey guys, so this vlog started as an attempted come book shopping with me at a few library book sales that were occurring. However, I didn't have enough footage, so it turned into a weekly vlog. It also started to feel more like Spring, with the temperatures getting warmer, which makes me happy. Hope you enjoy! Oh, by the way there might be a clip missing as my editing software had an issue. Just be aware. I don't think it messed with the flow the video, but still.
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs were: Nature Nurture by Quincas Moreira FIVE OF A KIND by Density & TimeReading The Oldest Book On My TBRRebecca Rayz2024-03-09 | Hey guys, I decided to read what was probably the oldest book on my TBR. This is my opinion on what I read and my overall feelings on the novel. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Song was Lament of the Ancients by Asher FuleroWhat I Read in February!Rebecca Rayz2024-03-02 | Hey guys, do here's my February wrap up, as well since of the books I plan to read in March. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on CanvaReacting To An Old Book HaulRebecca Rayz2024-02-24 | Hey guys, so my last video before going on hiatus four years ago was a haul video. Where I showed of the books I had gotten since making my previous bookshelf tour. I decided to react to it to see which books I've read and unread, and what books I still own. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on CanvaA Cozy Week of Reading An Interesting BookRebecca Rayz2024-02-17 | Hey guys, so here's another vlog of a few days in my life. I read a book I really liked and dealt with a rollercoaster of weather, where one day it was about 60 degrees fahrenheit to another day where it snowed. I also went to a couple of book sales, so there's a couple of hauls. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs included are: Helium by TrackTribe Colony by TrackTribe Nature Nurture by Quincas MoreiraReading A Dark Academia As Someone Who Went University in New EnglandRebecca Rayz2024-02-10 | Hey guys, so this week I read Bunny by Mona Award. As this book takes place at a New England university and I did go to university in New England, I thought it would be a fun video to make. I should note, I live in a New England state and I just went to university in my state, so it was nothing like Yale or Harvard. I do go to New Haven in this video. I also give my thoughts of what is going on in this book, so be aware there might be spoilers. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs included are: Spooked by Mini Vandals In Eternity We'll Meet by Aakash GandhiWhat I Read In January!Rebecca Rayz2024-02-03 | Hey guys, so here's all the books I read in January of 2024 and a bit of what I plan to read in February. My full review of The Atlas Complex will be in February wrap up. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on CanvaA Weekly Vlog Where I Try to Discuss A Mystery Without SpoilersRebecca Rayz2024-01-27 | Hey guys, so here's another vlog where I mostly stayed home due to rainy/snowy weather. I did go to my first book sale of 2024, in which I battled against 20 degree fahrenheit temperatures. Hope you enjoy. Also thank you for 75 subscribers! I just think that's a cool milestone to reach.
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Songs from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs used were: Snowy Peaks pt. 1 by Chris Haugen and Colony by Track TribeThe JAN-uary Book TagRebecca Rayz2024-01-20 | So I saw this tag video created by Jan Agaton, so I decided to do it. sorry if I'm speaking to quietly, I tried to fix it in editing but it was causing me to sound a bit glitchy hope you enjoy!
The Questions: 1.) What was the last (& first, if you remember) book you read last year? 2.) What is your first read this year? 3.) Share 3 of your reading goals this year 4.) Share 3 of your most anticipated titles 5.) Which goals did you reach/not reach last year? 6.) Are there new releases this year you've heard of that you have no desire to read? 7.) What are some reading habits you want to change this year, if any? 8.) Are there any adaptations you're excited about? 9.) Favorite bookish memory of last year? 10.) Carryovers from last year that you still plan on finishing?
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on CanvaThe Last Few Days of 2023 and The Start of 2024Rebecca Rayz2024-01-13 | Hey guys, so here's a vlog from the last few days of 2023 and the first few days of 2024. Hope you enjoy! Sorry for no cooking b-roll but I wasn't happy with the clips and I didn't want to film my parents.
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Music is from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Song is Colony by Track TribeWhat I Read in DecemberRebecca Rayz2024-01-06 | Hey guys, do here's everything I read in December of 2023 and a couple books I'm planning to read in January of 2024. Hope you enjoy and Happy New Year!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on CanvaLast Video of 2023 aka A Vlog Where Nothing Went to PlanRebecca Rayz2023-12-30 | So this is a vlog that I've probably should've scrapped, but I still wanted to pay it as a end of year sort of thing. That and I didn't have anything else planned and I didn't hate this video enough to delete it, so here we are. Happy New Year and I'll see you in 2024. Hope your dreams come true next year.
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Music is from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs are: Rain Fuse by French FuseDecember Vlog! Book Sales and Chilly WalksRebecca Rayz2023-12-23 | Hey guys, so here's a vlog of a few random days of my life. We go through a change of temperature where it starts getting quite warm to finally it getting chiller. Sorry if audio is funny at the start. I was speaking quietly as my mom was in the next room. I tried to make the volume louder in editing, but I think it got messed up so my apologies. Hope you enjoy and happy holidays!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Music is from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs are: Ceremonial Library by Asher Fulero Colony by TrackTribeAll The Series Im Currently Reading and DNFdRebecca Rayz2023-12-16 | Hey guys, so this week's video is listing every list I've dnf, currently reading, and finished. I just made this for fun. Hope you enjoy!
Series I've dnf: The Witch lands (Truthwitch) Finley Donovan (Finlay Donovan is killing it) The Wrath and the Dawn Before The Coffee gets Cold Legendborn Montague Siblings (Gentleman's Guide of Vice and Virtue) Confessions (Confessions of a murder suspect)
Series I'm unsure of: The Infernal Devices (Clockwork Angel) Red Scrolls of Magic The Invisible Library
Series I'm up-to-date with: The Atlas (The Atlas Six) Alex Stern (Ninth House) The Talents Trilogy (Ordinary Monsters) Her Majesty's Royal Coven Emily Wilde (Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries) Bethel (The Year of the Witching)
Series I need to read the next book in: Jessica Niemi (The Witch Hunter)-The Last Grudge The Lord of the Rings- Lord of the Rings The Unseen world (An Unkindness of Magicians)- A sleight of shadows Kingdom of the Wicked- Kingdom of the feared The Cemetery of Forgotten Books (The Shadow Of The Wind)- the angel's game The Diviners- before the devil breaks you The Wilderwood (For the Wolf)- for the throne Foul Lady Fortune- foul heart huntsman The Green Bone Saga (Jade City)- Jade war The Goblin Emperor- the witness for the dead The Bone Season- the mime order The Kingkiller Chronicles (The Name of the Wind)- the narrow road between desires
Series I've Completed: Stalking Jack The Ripper Red Queen Great Cities (The City We Became) The Poppy War The Bear and the Nightingale These Violent Delights The Broken Earth (The Fifth Season) The Mortal Instruments (City of Bones) Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation If I Stay Carval Harry Potter
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on CanvaA Couple Days in DecemberRebecca Rayz2023-12-09 | Hey guys, so here's a vlog of the first two days in December. It's my usual vlog of beautiful walks, a book sale, and a tag sale. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Music is from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Songs are: Teasing the King by Nathan Moore Ceremonial Library by Asher FuleroWhat I Read in NovemberRebecca Rayz2023-12-02 | Hey guys, so here's my November wrap up and a little bit of what I plan to read in December. Hope you enjoy!
Video editing stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on CanvaThe End of The Year Book Tag!Rebecca Rayz2023-11-25 | Hey guys, so here's a end of the year book tag from someone who is mostly a mood reader. Hope you enjoy!
The Questions: 1.) Any books that your started this year you need to finish? 2.) Do you have an autumnal book to transition into the end of the year with? 3.) Is there a new release you're still waiting for? 4.) What are three books you want to read before the end of the year? 5.) Is there a book you think can shock you and become your favorite book of the year? 6.) Have you already started making reading plans for next year?
Video Edited Stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Music is from Audio Library in YouTube StudioA Vlog Where I lost the Plot of ItRebecca Rayz2023-11-18 | So, here's a mess of a vlog with a clips I filmed the last couple of weeks. I lost some footage due to an error on phone. There are also a few hauls. So yeah, hope you enjoy!
Video Stuff: Video edited on Vita Thumbnail created on Canva Music is from Audio Library in YouTube Studio Song is Just Dance by Patrick PatrikiosCozy Fall Book TagRebecca Rayz2023-11-11 | Hey guys, so I know Fall is almost over but I wanted to the Cozy Fall Book Tag because why not? Hope you enjoy!
Coats, Scarves, and Mittens: The weather has turned cold & it's time to cover up- What's the most embarrassing book cover you own that you like to keep hidden in public?
Pumpkin Spice: What's your favorite Fall comfort food/drink?