Reading The Women’s Prize for Fiction Part Two | A Reader’s Journal #002 | April 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-04-18 | For the second in my, relaunched once again, Reader’s Journal reading vlogs, I am returning to the @Womens_Prize Fiction 2024 longlist. Which books do I head to first and how do I get on with them? You’ll have to watch to find out. #readingvlog #womensprizeforfiction #vlog #readingjournal You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Ukraine Mobile Library Crowdfunding crowdfunder.co.uk/p/mobile-library-to-ukraine/backers#startPrevious Women’s Prize for Fiction vlog youtu.be/MI3X7D3q8D4?si=KX48HIOpXVCqhZ2lReader’s Journal in Edinburgh youtu.be/t-zr_1gaPWIReader’s Journal in Hull with Sharks & More youtu.be/Lbj-hpPaTI4Women’s Prize Plodalong with Mum and I youtube.com/live/pLyfwkYD9gY?si=aR_wKuxrh-x7wTczMe Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Booker Shortlist Reads #3 | Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner | October 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-10-17 | In the third of @louisesavidgemuses4135 and my #BookerPrize shortlist parallel reads videos, we head to Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner. Will we have similar thoughts? Will we get on with it? You’ll have to watch to find out #booktube #bookerprize #books Previous parallel reads…Orbital by Samantha Harvey youtu.be/1IlOPh-rsyE?si=_CARtWuEi5-zh4YtHeld by Anne Micheals youtu.be/c3l1IepYXYo?si=JcpZmursFyG9S3RpThe schedule for the rest of the Booker 2024 shortlist is…The Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden - Wednesday 23rd October on mums channelJames by Percival Everett - Thursday 31st October on this channelStoneyard Devotional - Wednesday 6th November on mums channelRanking and Predictions will probably be on this channel on Sunday the 10th of November or Monday the 11th of November. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Four Books I’m Very Excited For | October 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-10-10 | I thought I would have a chat about, and indeed unbox, four books that I’m super duper excited to get reading (well, I’ve read one) very soon. They’re all shortlisted for the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards… but which category? Oooh you’ll have to watch to find out. #BookTube #BooksAreMyBag #Books Find out more about the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards and VOTE here nationalbooktokens.com/readers-awardsYou can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Books Mentioned…Adam by Gboyega OdubanjoPoyums by Len PennieLobster by Hollie McNishHe She They Us by Charlie CastellettiMe Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Booker Shortlist Reads #1 | Held by Anne Michaels | October 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-10-03 | In the first of @louisesavidgemuses4135 and my @TheBookerPrizes shortlist parallel reads videos, we head to Anne Michaels’ Held. Will we have similar thoughts? Will we get on with it? You’ll have to watch to find out #booktube #bookerprize #books The schedule for the rest of the Booker 2024 shortlist is…Orbital by Samantha Harvey - Wednesday October 9th on mums channelCreation Lake by Rachel Kushner - Thursday 17th October 2024 on this channelThe Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden - Wednesday 23rd October on mums channelJames by Percival Everett - Thursday 31st October on this channelStoneyard Devotional - Wednesday 6th November on mums channelRanking and Predictions will probably be on this channel on Sunday the 10th of November or Monday the 11th of November. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Booker Shortlist Thoughts & Reading Plans | 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-09-22 | I know the Booker Shortlist was announced almost a week ago but I wanted it to settle with me before I filmed my thoughts. I also wanted to catch up with @louisesavidgemuses4135 to see if she was going to read the books with me… and she is. Woohoo. So here are some thoughts and some schedules for when our ‘parallel reads’ of the Booker Shortlist videos will go out so you can read along if you like. #bookerprize #booktube #books Dates of Parallel Booker Reading Videos 2024… Held by Anne Michaels - Thursday October 3rd on this channelOrbital by Samantha Harvey - Wednesday October 9th on mums channelCreation Lake by Rachel Kushner - Thursday 17th October 2024 on this channelThe Safekeep by Yael Van Der Wouden - Wednesday 23rd October on mums channelJames by Percival Everett - Thursday 31st October on this channelStoneyard Devotional - Wednesday 6th November on mums channelRanking and Predictions will probably be on this channel on Sunday the 10th of November or Monday the 11th of November. You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Me Elsewhere… Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Booker Prize Thoughts | September 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-09-15 | The Booker Shortlist is announced tomorrow, so I thought I would have a #BookerPrize chat with you all. What my thoughts are on the longlist, which I’ve read, which I have, which I want and if I’m going to read the shortlist. Oh and introducing Earl, the newest Savidge on the block. #BookChat #BookTube You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_@rororeads @jenvcampbell @kiranreader @TheDiscoKingOfficial @benreadsgood Books Mentioned…Wild Houses by Colin BarrettHeadshot by Rita Bullwinkel James by Percival EverettOrbital by Samantha HarveyCreation Lake by Rachel Kushner My Friends by Hisham Matar This Strange Eventful History by Claire MessudHeld by Ann MichaelsWandering Stars by Tommy OrangeEnlightenment by Sarah PerryPlayground by Richard PowersThe Safekeep by Yael Van Der WoudenStone Yard Devotional by Charlotte WoodMe Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Top of the TBR | September 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-09-12 | Trying out something a little bit different today with the first of what might become a monthly series… Top of the TBR. A chat about what’s oh my reading periphery each month with a combination of books for work, most anticipated reads and new gems I can’t wait to get to and how I heard about them. Hope you enjoy it, let me know your thoughts #BookTube #TBR #Books You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Nathan @nathansnook Events Mentioned…Kate Atkinson in NewcastleRichard Ayoade in ChesterFred Sirieux in CheltenhamPaula Hawkins on the WirralBella Mackie in LiverpoolTracy Chevalier in Durham and onlineR F Kuang in Durham and online Books Mentioned…Apologies you’ll need a pen and paper or note taker of some kind. Whoops. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
August Reading Wrap Up | 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-09-08 | Another #readingwrapup from me and unedited… madness. Hahaha. I have a chat with you about the 10, well 9.5, books that I read in August. You’ll need a refreshments/snacks because it’s a long one. Oops. #booktube #wrapup Libraries Give Us Power T-shirt punksandchancers.co.uk/collections/frontpage/products/new-p-cs-x-bct-libraries-protest-tee You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Anton Hur has a chat with me youtu.be/i9wNn-zk4x4?si=Yw2TFQGnYj0sVno- Channels mentioned…Greg @SupposedlyFun Nathan @nathansnook Books Mentioned…Highway Thirteen by Fiona McFarlanePaul Takes The Form Of A Mortal Girl by Andrea LawlorPassiontide by Monique RoffeyToward Eternity by Anton HurYr Dead by Sam SaxAugust Blue by Deborah LevyBad Habit by Alana S. Portero trans. Mara Faye LethemPunks by John KeeneThe Safekeep by Yael Van Der WoudenOld Romantics by Maggie ArmstrongMe Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
August Book Haul | 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-09-05 | Be careful what you wish for, lots of you said you enjoyed getting some unedited videos from me… so here’s an unedited August book haul, you may need snack and a cuppa or some other refreshment for this. It’s a big and long one, ooer! #BookHaul #BookTubeYou can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_My Books of the Year So Far youtu.be/rzWYiXKol7oJuly Reading Wrap Up youtu.be/F-WgsGqRLjkAutumn Reading Plans youtu.be/vGohWgQkwHUBooky chat with Anton Hur youtu.be/i9wNn-zk4x4?si=eyDQJziQtP3cRoAYChannels Mentioned@brettsbookstack @nathansnook Books Mentioned…Apologies you’ll need a pen and paper or note taker of some kind. Whoops. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Autumn Reading Plans | ft @nathansnook | September 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-09-01 | My favourite season is officially here, well according to the Savidge Faculty of Science. So inspired by and in homage to @nathansnook, who is amazing and you should all be following - you’ll see why in this video, I talk about the themes, vibes and words that are inspiring my autumn reading plans. #Autumn #BookTube #Reading You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Channels Mentioned…@nathansnook who you should really be following if you aren’t already, he’s one of my favourites.My interview with Anton Hur youtu.be/i9wNn-zk4x4Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
July Reading Wrap Up | 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-08-29 | Ooh it’s been a while since I last did a wrap up so forgive this rusty, mildly nervous, July reading wrap up! Hope you enjoy it as August’s will be here before you know it. Ha! Let me know what you like in a wrap up and also any thoughts on any of the books I talk about. #ReadingWrapUp #BookTube #WrapUp You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Books Mentioned…Apologies you’ll need a pen and paper or note taker of some kind. Whoops. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Toward Eternity, Booker & Women in Translation Recommendations | Book Chat with Anton Hur | 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-08-20 | Last week I had the pleasure of hosting the legend that is Anton ‘the Hun’ Hur in London and he very kindly spent more time chatting with me to make this. We talk Toward Eternity, women in translation recommendations, the Booker international and more. I hope you enjoy it. You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Channels Mentioned…Nathan @nathansnook Books Mentioned…Toward Eternity by Anton HurThe End of August by Yu Miri trans. Morgan GilesI’m Waiting for You by Kim Bo-Young trans. Sophie Bowman and Sung RyuThe Girl Who Wrote Loneliness by Kyung-Sook ShinLife Ceremony by Sayaka Murata trans. Ginny Tapley TakemoriChinatown by Thuan trans. Nguyen An LyMe Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Reading Horizons | August 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-08-15 | A quick rough and ready video chatting about my reading horizons. What I’ve read, what I’m reading and what what I might read next. I would love to know your reading horizons in the comments below. #BookTube #ReadingHorizons You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Lydia’s channel @LydiaLostthePlot Books Mentioned…Apologies you’ll need a pen and paper or note taker of some kind. Whoops. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
July Book Haul | 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-08-08 | Another month, another book haul. I chat about some of the books I was sent by publishers and all the books I bought myself… some of which I have even read in the month I bought them, imagine! Ha. #BookTube #BookHaul #Haul #Books You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_My event with Anton Hur foyles.co.uk/events/anton-hur-simon-savidge Channels Mentioned…@whatraereads @benreadsgood @MercysBookishMusings @jenvcampbell Books Mentioned…Apologies you’ll need a pen and paper or note taker of some kind. Whoops. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Best Books of the Year So Far | 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-08-04 | A bit belated, I know, here are my favourite books of the year so far. I filmed this at the start of July so no books included past the mid year point I promise. It’s been a waaaaay better reading year than I thought as had soooooo many fantastic books to tell you about. I would love to know what your best books of the year have been so far. You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Videos Mentioned…5 Fab Recent Reads youtu.be/QKM685h7xtABooks Mentioned…Apologies you’ll need a pen and paper or note taker of some kind. Whoops. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Summer Reads, Summer Plans & A Summer BookTube Break | July 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-07-10 | A summery mash up of a video. A chat about some of the books I want to read this summer, some more I would recommend and my plans for a summer break, from pretty much everything including #BookTube. I also want to hear your recommendations for my summer reading mood/vibe/theme of unhinged, unapologetic, unravelling, unexpected, unflinching and unadulterated, a challenge(rs) for you lovely lot! I hope you’ve got some fab recommendations for me and I will see you all again soon…ish. #books #bookchat You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_My 5 Fab Recent Reads youtu.be/QKM685h7xtA?si=CCy4D8cI2enScVkOAnton Hur and I will be in Foyles, come join us foyles.co.uk/events/anton-hur-simon-savidge Channels mentioned… @nathansnook @CJReads Books Mentioned…Apologies you’ll need a pen and paper or note taker of some kind. Whoops. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
5 Fab Recent Reads | July 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-07-07 | I haven’t done a haul for a while, I’ve been going through some of my favourite books recently AND thinking about books to recommend you all for summer… and this video and these five books seemed just the thing for today. So I hope you enjoy it, I might do these more regularly if you do. Let me know. #BookTube #RecommendedReads #BookChatYou can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Trans Library Helsinki website translibraryhelsinkimerch.squarespace.com What Rae Reads fab channel @whatraereads My interview with Akwaeke Emezi youtu.be/v_xkF_iArtI?si=Mu0DlfwSi1ArVwy5 Books Mentioned…That would be a spoiler, you’ll have to watch. Ha. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Chatting Little Rot & More with Akwaeke Emezi | July 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-07-04 | This is a very special video for me. Today one of my favourite authors Akwaeke Emezi’s Little Rot is released and I had the pleasure of chatting to them about their new book and more - a real pinch myself moment. I hope you enjoy… and get the book it’s a banger #BookTube #LittleRot #AkwaekeEmezi You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Books Mentioned…Little Rot by Akwaeke EmeziFreshwater by Akwaeke Emezi You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke EmeziThe Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
June Book Haul | 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-06-30 | I’m back after an unintentional week of with a #BookHaul and a chat about content going forward so do watch on to the end, or skip if you don’t like a book haul. If you do like a haul, as always I’m chatting about some of the books sent by publishers, including some that have moved from the ‘piles of possibility’, some gifts from some lovely folk and all the books I got myself. You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Mary Beard in conversation with mum and me eventbrite.co.uk/e/mary-beard-emperor-of-rome-tickets-856955686527 Channels Mentioned…@whatraereads @booksthehausdown @nathansnook Books Mentioned…Apologies you’ll need a pen and paper or note taker of some kind. Whoops. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Come Book Shopping with Us | The East End Edition | June 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-06-19 | Last week when we were in London for the Women’s Prize, Mum and I went on a bookshop crawl in the East End. So I thought I would vlog it… sort of. Here you get a mix of that vlog of the bookshops, my haul and then another haul from a bookshop closer to me! Can you guess which one? I hope you enjoy this slightly hotch potch video - apt for Indie Bookshop Week. Let me know what bookshops you’re planning to go to and what books you’ve got on your purchasing periphery… or if you’ve been to one recently, which one did you go to and which book or books did you buy? #Bookshopping #BookTube #Vlog #Haul #BookHaul You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads Events…Me in conversation with Will Tosh dauntbooks.co.uk/shop/events/will-tosh Mum and I in conversation with Mary Beard eventbrite.co.uk/e/mary-beard-emperor-of-rome-tickets-856955686527 Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
25 Books for Pride | June 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-06-13 | Grab a pen and paper, or however you keep a log of books you simply HAVE to read as I have 25 book recommendations* to read for Pride (and beyond) that are absolutely brilliant. I also really, really, really want your recommendations please. #booktube #pride #readingrecommendations *Twenty books I’ve read, five books I want to read very soon. You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads Channels Mentioned…@Womens_Prize Books Mentioned…Apologies you’ll need a pen and paper or note taker of some kind. Whoops. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist Ranking & Winner Predictions | June 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-06-11 | It’s almost time for the winners of the Women’s Prizes for 2024 to be revealed! Very exciting! Now she’s read the shortlist the artists formerly known as my mother @louisesavidgemuses4135 joins me for our annual fiction shortlist rankings and winner prediction, you’ll be able to see our non fiction rankings tomorrow on her channel. Would love your thoughts on our thoughts and this years @Womens_Prize for Fiction shortlist in the comments below. #booktube #womensprize #bookchat Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
May Book Haul | 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-06-07 | A video from me… on a Friday? What’s this? It’s me wanting to get May all hauled up so we can get on with June that’s what it is. Hahaha. So here I am chatting about some of the books sent from publishers, some lovely gifts and all the books I bought myself in May. Enjoy! #booktube #bookhaul #haul #bookchat You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_People Mentioned…Julie Book Chew instagram.com/bookchewMy mother @louisesavidgemuses4135 Bookish Bron instagram.com/bookishbronRachael @whatraereads Videos Mentioned…Mid Year Book Freak Out Tag with Mum youtu.be/QBtyPLAUEFU?si=KtZMji53LrxNG3bbMaking Mugs with Elizabeth Macneal youtu.be/PMNoqGjgwvE?si=CjvC6K-_Ab8NADf7 Books Mentioned…Apologies you’ll need a pen and paper or note taker of some kind. Whoops. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
The (Almost) Mid Year Freak Out Tag | 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-06-04 | I am joined by my mum @louisesavidgemuses4135 to do the Mid Year Book Freak Out Tag, a teeny bit early. Was lovely to reflect over the reading year so far and get excited about the reading year ahead. #booktube #midyearbookfreakouttag #bookchat You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Ukraine Mobile Library crowdfunder crowdfunder.co.uk/p/mobile-library-to-ukraine/backers#startThe Mid Year Freak Out Tag questions…What is the best book you've read so far in 2024? Best sequel you've read so far in 2024? A new release you haven't read yet but want to? Most anticipated release for the second half of the year? Biggest disappointment of 2024 so far? Biggest surprise of 2024 so far? Favourite new author (new to you or debut)? Newest fictional crush? Book that made you cry? Most beautiful book you bought this year? What are the books you need to read by the end of the year? Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Saying A Fond Farewell to the Library… For A While | May 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-05-28 | Hey up everyone. I hope all is lovely with you? I’m about to box and pack up the library for a few months and wanted to have a chat with you all about the why’s, the when’s, the how’s PLUS the content that I can make as I do it and how things on the channel might change a teeny bit for the coming summer months. #BookTube #BookChat #bookshelves You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Channels mentioned…Ben @benjaminjournal Me elsewhere…Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Belated April Book Haul | 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-05-14 | I know, I know, it’s midway through May and yet here I am with my April #BookHaul oops. Better belated than never right - no don’t mention wrap ups hahaha. So as always I’m chatting about some of the books sent by publishers, all the books I got myself and, for a change, start with a special selection of books I was spending by some lovely folk. I hope you enjoy. #BookTube #BookChat You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Ukraine Mobile Library crowdfunder crowdfunder.co.uk/p/mobile-library-to-ukraine/backers#startBooks Mentioned…Apologies you’ll need a pen and paper or note taker of some kind. Whoops. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Books That Just ‘May’ Keep A Book Slump Away | May 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-05-09 | As May has historically been a month where I have a huge book slump, I thought I would create a selection of books (I don’t want to call it a TBR as I discuss hahaha) that I am hoping to head to in the next few weeks or so to try and keep a book slump at bay! Would love your tips and picks for anti-slump bookish/reading treats. #booktube #tbr #bookchat Channels mentioned…@NatalieMeree Events mentioned…Ingrid Persaud eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-lost-love-songs-of-boysie-singh-ingrid-persaud-in-conversation-tickets-869304722827Kaliane Bradley & Juli Min eventbrite.co.uk/e/in-conversation-with-kaliane-bradley-juli-min-at-deansgate-tickets-875886047747Coco Mellors eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-with-coco-mellors-tickets-851549115327Christos Tsiolkas eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-with-christos-tsiolkas-tickets-871398013917?aff=ebdsoporgprofileBooks mentioned…You may need a pen and paper for this Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Help Us Get A Mobile Library to Ukraine | May 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-05-07 | Something a little bit different from me, a kindly ask with regard to a crowdfunder we are doing at work to buy, renovate, stock and send a mobile library from the UK to Ukraine. I have a chat all about it in and how hopefully I’ll be involved if we’re successful. #BookTube #MobileLibrary #BookChatCrowdfunder is here crowdfunder.co.uk/p/mobile-library-to-ukraine/backers#startAnything you can spare would be amazing. And if you can share this video that would be fab too as not only will it boost awareness, I’ll be donating all the proceeds from this video between now and the end of the crowdfunder to the crowdfunder. Every penny is a bonus. Me elsewhere…Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Picking My Holiday Reads | April 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-04-28 | It’s the dilemma of all book lovers… whether you go away for a night or seven, which books do you pack, how many do you pack and how do you pick what to pack? I chat about what I’m taking away with for a week and how I whittled it down to several selections from the shelves. You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Mum’s holiday book packing youtu.be/W-YAoJSDlfw?si=dznd1GrEWrGB14OrMe Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist & Reaction 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-04-24 | The Women’s Prize shortlist 2024 has been announced… and here is my reaction. Would love to hear your thoughts on the six shortlisted books and what you make of the shortlist overall. #BookTube #WomensPrize #BookChat You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Ukraine Mobile Library crowdfunder crowdfunder.co.uk/p/mobile-library-to-ukraine/backers#startLonglist reading vlog one youtu.be/MI3X7D3q8D4?si=ccFtTvCpIdmJYrGELonglist reading vlog two youtu.be/qqtpPO2zheU?si=7mCU3UmSiLRTDvm_Longlist reading vlog three youtu.be/V_H4u50COis?si=W9qWM0oLRmetK8NbBooks Mentioned…Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Predicting the Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-04-23 | In an annual tradition going back maybe a decade (blimey) I try and predict the @Womens_Prize for Fiction shortlist having read the longlist. This year I talk about my six top picks as well as what I think the judges will pick. Would love your predictions, thoughts on my shortlist, on my guess of the judges shortlist and what you’ve thought of any of the books you’ve read. #BookTube #WomensPrizeForFiction #readingwrapup You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Longlist reading vlog one youtu.be/MI3X7D3q8D4?si=ccFtTvCpIdmJYrGELonglist reading vlog two youtu.be/qqtpPO2zheU?si=7mCU3UmSiLRTDvm_Longlist reading vlog three youtu.be/V_H4u50COis?si=W9qWM0oLRmetK8NbMe Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Reading The Women’s Prize for Fiction Part Three | A Reader’s Journal #003 | April 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-04-21 | For the third in my, relaunched once again, Reader’s Journal reading vlogs, I am returning to the @Womens_Prize Fiction 2024 longlist. Which books do I head to and how do I get on with them? You’ll have to watch to find out. #readingvlog #womensprizeforfiction #vlog #readersjournal You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Ukraine Mobile Library Crowdfunding crowdfunder.co.uk/p/mobile-library-to-ukraine/backers#startFirst Women’s Prize for Fiction vlog youtu.be/MI3X7D3q8D4?si=KX48HIOpXVCqhZ2lSecond Women’s Prize for Fiction vlog youtu.be/qqtpPO2zheU?si=752YWHJN1bNI0SG6Reader’s Journal in Edinburgh youtu.be/t-zr_1gaPWIReader’s Journal in Hull with Sharks & More youtu.be/Lbj-hpPaTI4Women’s Prize Plodalong with Mum and I youtube.com/live/pLyfwkYD9gY?si=aR_wKuxrh-x7wTczMe Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
March Book Haul | It’s A Rather Large One | 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-04-14 | I’m back with a MASSIVE March book haul today. It’s that time where we look back on the previous month and have a natter about the books I’ve been sent from publishers, gifted from lovely folk for my birthdyaand all the books I’ve bought myself… for my birthday. Ha. #BookHaul #Haul #BookTube You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Books Mentioned…You may need a pen and paper, as I’m here there and everywhere but will list the books as soon as I can, though there’s lots of them!Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Quarterly Bookish Catch Up/Quarter Year Crisis Tag | April 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-04-11 | I thought, as I have been a bit time poor but wanted to pop a new video up, I would have a chat about how the first quarter of the year has gone book wise and reading wise, with the help of the Quarter Year Crisis Tag which I saw lovely@LaurenAndTheBooks do a while ago and looked like fun. Would love to hear your thoughts on my thoughts and if you want to have a go, consider yourself tagged and let me know if you do have a go if you have a channel, or have a go in the comments, questions are below. #booktube #books #quarteryearcrisistag #tag You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_1. How many books have you read so far this year? 2. Have you already found a book you think might be a favourite? If not, what was your favourite book you read that wasn't quite a 5*.3. Any 1* books or your least favourite book of the year? 4. Genre read so far?5. A book that surprised you?6. What's a book that came out in 2023 that you want to read that you haven't yet?7. One goal you made that you are succeeding in?8. One goal you need to focus on.Books Mentioned…You may need a pen and paper, as I’m here there and everywhere but will list the books as soon as I can.Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Reading the Women’s Prize for Fiction Longlist Part One | A Reader’s Journal #001 | April 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-04-02 | For the first in my, relaunched once again, Reader’s Journal reading vlogs* I am starting on my @Womens_Prize for Fiction 2024 longlist reading journey. Which books do I head to first and how do I get on with them? You’ll have to watch to find out. #readingvlog #womensprizeforfiction #vlog #readingjournal You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Reader’s Journal in Edinburgh youtu.be/t-zr_1gaPWIReader’s Journal in Hull with Sharks & More youtu.be/Lbj-hpPaTI4Women’s Prize Plodalong with Mum and I youtube.com/live/pLyfwkYD9gY?si=aR_wKuxrh-x7wTczMe Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Birthday Book Chat & Introducing A New Furry Face | March 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-03-24 | Today is my birthday and so I thought I would sit and have a bookish chat/catch up with you PLUS, possibly much more importantly and excitingly, introduce you to the newest member of the family… Biscuit. I hope you enjoy him and all my *loose* plans for my 43rd year, even though I’m only 42! #BookTube #BookChat #CatchUp #chat You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Judging the Women’s Prize for Fiction Longlist By Their First Lines | 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-03-10 | Before I actually get started on reading the @Womens_Prize for Fiction longlist 2024, I thought it could be fun to judge them all (and rank them all) by their first lines. Yes, you may be thinking that this sounds very similar to @louisesavidgemuses4135 latest video… that’s because they were meant to be spliced together but we’ve both been a bit time poor, so you’ve two videos, how similar are our tastes in first lines, well you tell me. Hope you enjoy it, more soon. #BookTube #WomensPrizeForFiction #Books You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Books Mentioned…Hangman by Maya Binyam In Defence of the Act by Effie BlackAnd Then She Fell by Alicia ElliottThe Wren, The Wren by Anne EnrightThe Maiden by Kate FosterBrotherless Night by V. V. GaneshananthanRestless Dolly Maunder by Kate GrenvilleEnter Ghost by Isabella HammadSoldier Sailor by Claire Kilroy8 Lives of a Century Old Trickster by Mirinae LeeThe Blue, Beautiful World by Karen LordWestern Lane by Chetna Maroo Nightbloom by Peace Adzo MedieOrdinary Human Failings by Megan NolanRiver East, River West by Aubrey Rey LescureA Trace of Sun by Pam WilliamsMe Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
The Women’s Prize for Fiction Longlist 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-03-05 | It’s here, it’s here, it’s here! The @Womens_Prize for Fiction longlist 2024 and, a very excited, @louisesavidgemuses4135 and I open the box of 16 novels that the judges have picked. We also talk about our reading plans with BOTH the Women’s Prizes this year. Oh and I maybe address the fact it’s my worst year of guessing EVER… and why that thrills me. Can’t wait for your thoughts on the list and the books. #BookTube #WomensPrizeForFiction #Books You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Books Mentioned…You will have to watch/listen to find out. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
February Book Haul | 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-03-03 | We’re maybe be into March (how did that happen) and my birthday month, eek 42! Before we head to all that excitement, let’s go through some of the books I got last month in February, plus have a bit of an unedited and unfiltered natter. #BookHaul #BookTube #Books You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Women’s Prize for Fiction Predictions youtu.be/kNa_HbK0_Fg?si=3aiJIO5BhpVVh37-January Reading Wrap Up youtu.be/_3_o8GbiGiA?si=opH7rSXK-ETX5wuHBooks Mentioned…You may need a pen and paper, as I’m here there and everywhere but will list the books as soon as I can, though there’s lots of them!Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Women’s Prize for Fiction Predictions | February 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-02-27 | It’s a week until the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2024 is announced and so I thought I would do my annual predictions, though with a special guest for the first time… @louisesavidgemuses4135, who I have been reading the longlist with for the past four or five years. Now as mum discusses, she isn’t much of a guesser but we thought it would be nice to have her join me as I wang on about 16 books I think could make the @WomensPrizeforFiction longlist this year, so here it is!What do you think of my list? What do you think will make the list and will you be reading the longlist this year? #BookTube #Predictions #BookChat #WomensPrizeForFiction You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Books Mentioned…You will have to make notes as you watch as I don’t want to spoil the surprise. Lol. Channels Mentioned…@EricKarlAnderson @jenvcampbell Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
What I Read in January | Reading Wrap Up | 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-02-25 | I know it is almost March and so this is very tardy to the party. However, before March and Women’s Prize season arrives here is my January #ReadingWrapUp for you delectation. Hope you enjoy! Better late than never eh? #BookTube #WhatIReadInJanuaryYou can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReadsAnd follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereadsVideos MentionedI Who Have Never Known Men review youtu.be/F_B8uiQpGeo?si=Oa4WvvHauyAvRsOaCome Bookshopping with Me youtu.be/4E9t-uXNR7c?si=U5GVomBXtif22s4QEdinburgh vlog youtu.be/t-zr_1gaPWI?si=oDwYeg5U6nAaXdWfHull vlog youtu.be/Lbj-hpPaTI4?si=oRCj52EWe5fyVy1f Books Mentioned…Dazzling by Chịkọdịlị EmelụmadụBrother and Sister Enter The Forest by Richard MirabellaI Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline HarpmanO Caledonia by Elspeth BarkerAfter You’d Gone by Maggie O’FarrellThe Things We Do To our Friends by Heather DarwentRapture’s Road by Sean HewittHouse Woman by Adorah NworahOut There by Kate FolkThe Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen The North Water by Ian McGuireSometimes I’m So Happy I’m Not Safe on the Streets by Dean WilsonGreekling by Kostya TsolakisLocal Fires by Joshua JonesPity by Andrew McMillanMe Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReadsWishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareThreads: threads.net/@savidgereadsTikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereadsSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQTwitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Reading Horizons with Mum | Last Reads, Current Reads, Next Reads | February 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-02-11 | Mum and I have a chat about our #ReadingHorizons, the last books we read, what we are currently reading and what we plan to read next. PLUS we have a chat about the last books we bought at two fabulous independent bookshops. #BookTube #BookChatYou can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReadsAnd follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereadsChannels Mentioned…Mum @louisesavidgemuses4135 Kayla @BooksandLala Ben @benreadsgood Books Mentioned…All The Wide Border by Mike ParkerOurs by Phillip B WilliamsThe Incarnations by Susan BarkerThe Joy Luck Club by Amy TanHouse of Names by Colm ToibinPolite Society by Mahesh RaoMy Father’s House by Joseph O’ConnorCecily by Annie GarthwaiteDr. No by Percival EverettEveryone Knows Your Mother is a Witch by Rivka Galchen Eileen by Ottessa MoshfeghMe Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReadsWishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareThreads: threads.net/@savidgereadsTikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereadsSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQTwitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
January Book Haul 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-02-04 | Ooh it’s a big old book haul for you. It’s that time where we look back on the previous month and have a natter about the books I’ve been sent from publishers, gifted from lovely folk and all the books I’ve bought myself… and I really treated myself in January, intentional buying went out the window. Oops. #BookHaul #Haul #BookTube You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Come Book Shopping with Me | Edinburgh Edition youtu.be/4E9t-uXNR7c Books Mentioned…You may need a pen and paper, as I’m here there and everywhere but will list the books as soon as I can, though there’s lots of them!Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
A New Favourite Book | January 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-01-28 | I’ve read a new favourite book this month and so I thought I would have a chat with you all about it. The first half (ish) is spoiler free and then after THREE warnings it’s spoilertastic… cos I need to talk to people who have read it! I am hoping to make these a much more regular occurance in 2024, let’s hope it’s brimming with five star reads! #BookTube #FavouriteBooks #BookReview You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Book mentioned…You’ll have to watch to find out. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Come Book Shopping with Me | Edinburgh Edition | January 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-01-25 | I went to some of my favourite bookshops when I was in Edinburgh a few weeks ago and I thought I would take you along with me… and see how well I can do at bookshopping intentionally. Hahaha. How do you think I will do? Also stay tuned for Chris' predictions and reactions at the end, ha! #BookHaul #ComeBookShoppingWithMe #BookTube You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads Bookshops Visited...Rare Birds Books rarebirdsbooks.com Golden Hare Books goldenharebooks.com The Portobello Bookshop theportobellobookshop.com Toppings & Company toppingbooks.co.uk Books Mentioned...O Caledonia by Elspeth BarkerAfter You'd Gone by Maggie O'FarrellLote by Shola von ReinholdRizzio by Denise MinaHex by Jenni FaganThe Things That We Lost by Jyoti PatelThe House Next to the Factory by Sonal KohliTulip Fever by Deborah MoggaghMiss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred WatsonThe Palace of Strange Girls by Sallie DayMonsters of Templeton by Lauren GroffGirlfriends by Emily ZhouNothing Left to Fear from Hell by Alan WarnerThe Things We Do To Our Friends by Heather DarwentDat's Love by Leonora BritoHouse Woman by Adorah NworahMother's Instinct by Barbara AbelPet by Catherine ChidgeyHot Springs Drive by Lindsay HunterMe Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Spotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Some Very Anticipated Books | January 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-01-21 | I love watching other BookTubers most anticipated book videos, so I thought it would be fun to do an occasional series of these videos myself. I have a chat about the books I am super duper excited about coming out in January, February and March this year, and why I am so keen to read them. #BookTube #BookRecommendations #MostAnticipatedBooks You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReadsAnd follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereadsBooks Mentioned…The Storm We Made by Vanessa ChanThe Spy Coast by Tess GerritsenThe House of Broken Bricks by Fiona WilliamsThe Night Alphabet by Joelle TaylorNewborn by Kerry HudsonThis Love by Lotte JeffsGreta & Valdin by Rebecca K ReillyPity by Andrew McMillanBlessings by Chukwuebuka IbehOurs by Phillip B WilliamsButter by Asako YuzukiMona of the Manor by Armistead MaupinClear by Carys DaviesStone Yard Devotional by Charlotte WoodTop Doll by Karen McCarthy WoolfHot Springs Drive by Lindsay HunterLoot by Tania JamesThe Lagos Wife by Vanessa The Tower by Fiona CarrMartyr! by Kaveh AkbarHouse Woman by Adorah NworahMe Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReadsWishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareThreads: threads.net/@savidgereadsTikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereadsSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQTwitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
My Favourite Books of 2023 SavidgeReads 2024-01-11 | It’s one of my favourite videos to make & they’re some of my favourite videos to watch… I’m back with my favourite books of the last year. I wanted to have some space from 2023 before I chatted about some of the absolute corkers I read. I chat about 12 of them here, with a few extra mentions creeping in here. What did you think of these books if you’ve read any? What ones are calling to you now? What were your favourite books of 2023?#booktube #favouritebooks #bestbooks You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_Books mentioned… You’ll have to watch the video to find out. I don’t want to give spoilers here. Not that I’m sure how many of you read the description box. Lol. Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Let’s Talk DNF-ing & The Books I DNF’d Last Year | January 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-01-09 | I mentioned in my Intentions for 2024 video that I was planning on DNFing more this year, so I thought I would chat about the reasons behind that. I also thought I would talk about all the books I DNF’d in 2023 while we were at it. #BookTube #DNF #BookChat You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_My Intentions for 2024 videoyoutu.be/rlXZcS3ujtQ Books Mentioned…The Franchise Affair by Josephine TeyThe Vaster Wilds by Lauren GroffTroubling Love by Elena Ferrante The Hole by Hye-Young PyunStories from the Tenants Downstairs by Sidik FofanaChain Gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah In Memoriam by Alice WinnIf an Egyptian Cannot Speak English by Noor NagaThe Shards by Bret Easton EllisMadwoman by Louisa TregerMurder on the Christmas Express by Alexandra BenedictMe Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Reading, Bookish & Channel Intentions for 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-01-04 | Ooh a fresh new year is here… and it’s time to talk intentions. Intentions for the channel, for reading and for the year ahead in general. Hope you enjoy it! Let me know what intentions or reading resolutions/plans you’ve made! #BookTube #Intentions #Reading You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_share Mum and I pick the Savidge Prompts for 2024 youtu.be/FGAwWxaXz1k?si=_L0A72QyuUUEi8CC Chatting about my TBR shelves youtu.be/HL39efEol9A?si=_FAOGA9f-xWmPJC2 Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
Savidge Reading Prompts 2024 SavidgeReads 2024-01-01 | Happy New Year!!! After enjoying doing them so much last year, and seeing lots of you joining in, @louisesavidgemuses4135 and doing the #SavidgePrompts again. We pick twelve of your fabulous and very varied suggestions from the prompt jar of possibility. We’re very excited with what was picked, we hope you are too and will be joining us along the way in 2024. Here’s to a year of fabulous reading!! #BookTube #Reading You can support me on my Patreon here patreon.com/SavidgeReads And follow me on my Instagram here instagram.com/savidgereads My Wishlist amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_share The 2024 Prompts are on StoryGraph here app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/74b4e3d9-b127-4873-9822-87f2b1311f55Or listed below…January - A Book with a Snake on the CoverFebruary - A Book That’s a Retelling of a Myth/Legend/Fairytale or Another BookMarch - A Book Longlisted or Shortlisted for a Prize You’ve Never Read From Before April - A Booktuber or Bookstagrammer’s Favourite Book of 2023May - A Book by an Author with the Same First Name as YouJune - Animal, Vegetable or Mineral… Read a Book with one of These Elements on the Cover July - Backlist Book by a Favourite AuthorAugust - A Book with an Honorific in the Title… Mr, Mrs, Doctor, Miss etcSeptember - A Book with a Volcano on the Cover October - A Book Set in a City, Town or Region Where You’ve Lived Longer Than a YearNovember - Read a Book By An Author You’ve Never Read BeforeDecember - A Book with a Connection to Your Personal or Family HistoryBonus prompt - A Book With the Word TWO or FOUR in the title.Me Elsewhere… Instagram: instagram.com/savidgereadsPatreon: patreon.com/SavidgeReads Threads: threads.net/@savidgereads TikTok: www.tiktok.com/savidgereads Wishlist: amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/AO5I95QBVPB?ref_=wl_shareSpotify: open.spotify.com/user/2qu1l93t2ic4ym4zmblrkjv3b?si=m5xg5PetQXy_jIzAOaeNlQ Twitter: twitter.com/savidgereads
