What I Read | March 2016 scsreads 2016-04-05 | I didn’t finish many books, but the two I did finish were excellent reads! What was your last five-star book?///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmilLitsy: scsreads///// MY LAST VIDEOBookish | Do You Go to Author Events?: youtu.be/9D3TfKuxbgQ///// BOOKS MENTIONED Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coatesgoodreads.com/book/show/25489625-between-the-world-and-meThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumasgoodreads.com/book/show/7131.The_Count_of_Monte_CristoPersuasion by Jane Austengoodreads.com/book/show/18300265-persuasionDragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldongoodreads.com/book/show/5364.Dragonfly_in_Amber///// PEOPLE MENTIONEDSammy: youtube.com/channel/UCeTyzxcgOK2IjxOk8z1NXbQAmeriie: youtube.com/channel/UCYHAbewhR_mrgpxfpdyN5wQ///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Book Haul 08. (London Edition) scsreads 2017-01-17 | My trip to London over the holidays was short and sweet, but I did manage to squeeze in some bookstores while I was there. I bought a few books (and stationery bits), which I thought I’d show you guys today. Let me know if you’ve read any of the books that I purchased (and also bookstores in London that I have to add to my list for my next visit)!///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOWhat I Read | December 2016: youtu.be/oDO692-X3Rw///// BOOKS/STORES/THINGS MENTIONED BOOKSThe Making of a Marchioness by Frances Hodgson Burnettgoodreads.com/book/show/828115.The_Making_of_a_MarchionessThe Tinder Box by Hans Christian Andersengoodreads.com/book/show/24702258-the-tinderboxFemme Fatale by Guy de Maupassantgoodreads.com/book/show/24874349-femme-fataleThe Muse by Jessie Burtongoodreads.com/book/show/31117778-the-museAmericanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichiegoodreads.com/book/show/31053074-americanahThe Mothers by Brit Bennettgoodreads.com/book/show/28815371-the-mothersSTORESPersephone Books: http://www.persephonebooks.co.uk South Kensington Books: http://www.kensingtonbooks.co.uk Foyles: http://www.foyles.co.uk kikki.K: kikki-k.com THINGSMy Year of Reading Books by Black Women (Elle article): http://www.elle.com/culture/books/a41724/my-year-of-reading-books-by-black-womenBinder Clips: http://www.kikki-k.com/bulldog-clip-essential-largeBirthday Card: http://www.kikki-k.com/greeting-card-happy-birthday-pause-guldCopper Pen: http://www.kikki-k.com/metal-rollerball-pen-copper///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
What I Read | December 2016 scsreads 2017-01-10 | Time to wrap up the last 5 books that I read in 2016! December was a pretty strong reading month in terms of the quality of the books I read. Have you read any of the books I mentioned?///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOBookish | 2017 Resolutions: youtu.be/L1iZTuCn5wY///// BOOKS & THINGS MENTIONED White Teeth by Zadie Smithgoodreads.com/book/show/22050068-white-teethWhat Belongs to You by Garth Greenwellgoodreads.com/book/show/22929602-what-belongs-to-youEverything, Everything by Nicola Yoongoodreads.com/book/show/18692431-everything-everythingHere Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benngoodreads.com/book/show/26530351-here-comes-the-sunIn a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Waregoodreads.com/book/show/23783496-in-a-dark-dark-wood///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Bookish | 2017 Resolutions scsreads 2017-01-06 | I love setting goals and I’ve decided to carry over some of my 2016 goals, as well as add a few new ones for 2017. If you’ve set any resolutions, let me know about them in the comments below!///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOFavorite Books of 2016: youtu.be/wmYdGGwvwd4///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Favorite Books of 2016 scsreads 2017-01-03 | This is a video that I look forward to filming each year! I love talking about the books that I loved and these are the best of the bunch that I read in 2016. What was one of your favorite books last year? (P.S. Check back on Friday for a bonus video this week!)///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOLife Lately 02.: youtu.be/qGezp6m_XA0///// BOOKS MENTIONED Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Nggoodreads.com/book/show/23398763-everything-i-never-told-youHomegoing by Yaa Gyasigoodreads.com/book/show/27071490-homegoingJane Steele by Lyndsay Fayegoodreads.com/book/show/25868918-jane-steeleTipping the Velvet by Sarah Watersgoodreads.com/book/show/25104465-tipping-the-velvetIn the Woods by Tana Frenchgoodreads.com/book/show/237209.In_the_WoodsA Monster Calls by Patrick Nessgoodreads.com/book/show/8621462-a-monster-callsWhat Belongs to You by Garth Greenwellgoodreads.com/book/show/22929602-what-belongs-to-you///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Life Lately 02. | Holiday Travel, TBR, and Gifts scsreads 2016-12-20 | Today I just felt like sitting down and chatting with you guys for a bit ! This somewhat bookish video is pretty random, but I hope you enjoy it anyway :)///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOWhat I Read | September - November 2016: youtu.be/eBYJtWjiXlw///// BOOKS & THINGS MENTIONED What Belongs to You by Garth Greenwellgoodreads.com/book/show/22929602-what-belongs-to-youThe Mothers by Brit Bennettgoodreads.com/book/show/28815371-the-mothersEverything, Everything by Nicola Yoongoodreads.com/book/show/18692431-everything-everythingThe Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoongoodreads.com/book/show/28763485-the-sun-is-also-a-starThis One Summer by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamakigoodreads.com/book/show/18465566-this-one-summerArtifact Uprising: artifactuprising.com///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
What I Read | September - November 2016 scsreads 2016-12-13 | These are the books I finished in the last three months- we’ve got quite a bit to catch up on! Let me know if you’ve read any of these books! (Also, apologies for the quality- the lighting totally left me as I was filming!).My review of Eligible: http://starcrossedsmile.com/2016/12/book-reviews-october-and-november-2016///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOBook Haul 07.: youtu.be/YxhWz5HuFtY///// BOOKS MENTIONED The Raven King by Maggie Stiefvatergoodreads.com/book/show/17378527-the-raven-kingThe Widow by Fiona Bartongoodreads.com/book/show/25734248-the-widowPurple Hibiscus by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichiegoodreads.com/book/show/126381.Purple_HibiscusTipping the Velvet by Sarah Watersgoodreads.com/book/show/25104465-tipping-the-velvetEligible by Curtis Sittenfeldgoodreads.com/book/show/25852870-eligibleIn the Woods by Tana Frenchgoodreads.com/book/show/237209.In_the_WoodsThrough the Woods by Emily Carrollgoodreads.com/book/show/18659623-through-the-woodsThe Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Tales by Edgar Allan POegoodreads.com/book/show/14800608-the-murders-in-the-rue-morgue-and-other-talesWe Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jacksongoodreads.com/book/show/89724.We_Have_Always_Lived_in_the_CastleA Monster Calls by Patrick Nessgoodreads.com/book/show/8621462-a-monster-callsWe Love You, Charlie Freeman by Kaitlyn Greenidgegoodreads.com/book/show/25810630-we-love-you-charlie-freeman///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Book Haul 07. scsreads 2016-12-06 | Hi friends, I’ve missed you! Today I’m chatting about the books that I’ve acquired in the last few months. Let me know if you’ve read any of these or if they’re on your TBR!///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOWhat I Read | August 2016: youtu.be/X_dSca1A9vk///// BOOKS MENTIONED Homegoing by Yaa Gyasigoodreads.com/book/show/27071490-homegoingNo One Knows by J. T. Ellisongoodreads.com/book/show/25814204-no-one-knowsSweetbitter by Stephanie Danlergoodreads.com/book/show/26192646-sweetbitter*Rich and Pretty by Rumaan Alamgoodreads.com/book/show/26890725-rich-and-prettyThe Raven King by Maggie Stiefvatergoodreads.com/book/show/17378527-the-raven-kingA Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towlesgoodreads.com/book/show/29430012-a-gentleman-in-moscowA Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backmangoodreads.com/book/show/18774964-a-man-called-oveTipping the Velvet by Sarah Watersgoodreads.com/book/show/25104465-tipping-the-velvetWe Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jacksongoodreads.com/book/show/89724.We_Have_Always_Lived_in_the_CastleThrough the Woods by Emily Carrollgoodreads.com/book/show/18659623-through-the-woodsA Monster Calls by Patrick Nessgoodreads.com/book/show/8621462-a-monster-calls**Closed Casket by Sophie Hannahgoodreads.com/book/show/27212409-closed-casket**The Thunder Beneath Us by Nicole Bladesgoodreads.com/book/show/28814309-the-thunder-beneath-usWhite Teeth by Zadie Smithgoodreads.com/book/show/22050068-white-teeth*I won this book in a giveaway on Goodreads.**This book was sent to me by the publisher/author for review purposes.
What I Read | August 2016 scsreads 2016-09-06 | It finally feels like I’m starting to get back on track with my reading! Let’s talk about the four books I read last month- let me know if you’ve read any of them!///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOVLOG | First Time in Seattle!: youtu.be/Ant6_2ZyPcM///// BOOKS MENTIONED *Under the Harrow by Flynn Berrygoodreads.com/book/show/27246107-under-the-harrowJane Steele by Lyndsay Fayegoodreads.com/book/show/25868918-jane-steelePerfect Days by Raphael Montesgoodreads.com/book/show/25716724-perfect-daysThe Rosie Project by Graeme Simpsongoodreads.com/book/show/16181775-the-rosie-project*This book was sent to me by the publisher for review purposes.
VLOG | First Time in Seattle! scsreads 2016-08-23 | Last month, I visited Seattle for the first time with my family! I had so much fun putting together this vlog from our first full day and I have more much footage from the trip. Let me know what you think of this vlog and if you want to see more!///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOThe Summer Reading Tag: youtu.be/NBjaDb23uwg///// PLACES Cupcake Royalehttp://cupcakeroyale.comMighty-O Donutshttp://www.mightyo.comPike Place Markethttp://pikeplacemarket.orgOlympic Sculpture Parkhttp://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/olympic-sculpture-parkBallard Lockshttp://www.ballardlocks.org///// MUSIC "Ring Ring Ring" http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MayaSolovey/Maya_Solovey_III/Maya_Solovy_-_Maya_Solovy_I-II_-_01_Ring_Ring_Ring_featuring_Eric_MaltzBy Maya Solovèy: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/MayaSolovey From the Free Music Archive: http://freemusicarchive.orgCC BY NC: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0"Something Elated” http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_Free/netBloc_Vol_37_FIVE/07_-_Broke_For_Free_-_Something_Elated" By Broke For Free: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Broke_For_FreeFrom the Free Music Archive: http://freemusicarchive.orgCC BY NC: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0
The Summer Reading Tag scsreads 2016-08-16 | I’m so sorry for back-to-back fuzzy videos, but I will try to fix my settings for next time! In the meantime, I hope you’re enjoying summer and that you like hearing my answers to these questions! Also, thank you so much to Jen for tagging me (her video: youtu.be/5DXFWxG1a40) and I tag: Katie: youtube.com/channel/UCXr0vfiiZq197sAFhIeWVOQJoce: youtube.com/channel/UC0I1YPZAGjNZQ_PIvAjC_VwVivian: youtube.com/channel/UClV67kL6_BTJqUBAJVRA2DgSabrina: youtube.com/channel/UCvB15_SStZO2A7GoWn27f9gGwen: youtube.com/channel/UCdDYG12tL8ExZ58ZvfCJ7vQOriginal tag: youtube.com/watch?v=GE-CgabT-EU///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// QUESTIONS1. What three books do you want to read this summer?2. Which character most embodies the traits of summer?3. What book do you most associate with the physicality of summer?4. What kind of books do you like to read on holiday? Any books that hold memories to certain places?5. If you could you go on holiday with any author, who would you go with and where? What would you want to know?6. What's your book of the year so far?7. How did you spend your summer holidays as a child?8. What are your plans this summer?///// MY LAST VIDEOWhat I Read | July 2016: youtu.be/Jw3q2ywWG9c///// BOOKS MENTIONED Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danlergoodreads.com/book/show/26192646-sweetbitter*Rich and Pretty by Rumaan Alamgoodreads.com/book/show/26890725-rich-and-prettyJane Steele by Lyndsay Fayegoodreads.com/book/show/25938397-jane-steeleThe Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenidesgoodreads.com/book/show/10956.The_Virgin_SuicidesBeautiful Ruins by Jess Waltergoodreads.com/book/show/11447921-beautiful-ruinsThe Rocks by Peter Nicholsgoodreads.com/book/show/23310175-the-rocksHomegoing by Yaa Gyasigoodreads.com/book/show/27071490-homegoingThe Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowlinggoodreads.com/series/45175-harry-potter*I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
What I Read | July 2016 scsreads 2016-08-09 | So I filmed this video and felt pretty good about it, then checked the footage and saw that the whole thing is slightly out of focus. #thestruggleisreal After running a twitter poll, I decided to upload anyway and I hope you guys don’t mind it too much!///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOWhat I Read | April, May, and June 2016: youtu.be/zy1Y6QTpd6Q///// BOOKS MENTIONED *Beautiful Country by J.R. Thorntongoodreads.com/book/show/25817513-beautiful-countryHomegoing by Yaa Gyasigoodreads.com/book/show/27071490-homegoingWinter by Marissa Meyergoodreads.com/book/show/13206900-winter*An Innocent Fashion by R.J. Hernandezgoodreads.com/book/show/13586707-my-brilliant-friend*Multiple Choice by Alejandro Zambragoodreads.com/book/show/28588315-multiple-choice*This book was sent to me by the publisher for review purposes.///// LINKSOn Resilience and African Literature in Homegoing: medium.com/@strandbookstore/on-resilience-and-african-literature-in-homegoing-with-yaa-gyasi-3b53d82ebdf1Yaa Gyasi and Hua Hsu Talk About Writing: http://www.thefader.com/2016/06/09/yaa-gyasi-hua-hsu-interview///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
What I Read | April, May, and June 2016 scsreads 2016-07-12 | I’ve had a few slow reading months lately and today I’m wrapping up the books I’ve finished in the last three months. I’m hoping to pick up the pace and get back on track with my reading this summer! What are you reading at the moment?///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmilLitsy: scsreads///// MY LAST VIDEO5 Books on My TBR: youtu.be/SE1x99SH0oQ///// BOOKS MENTIONED Persuasion by Jane Austengoodreads.com/book/show/18300265-persuasionDragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldongoodreads.com/book/show/5364.Dragonfly_in_AmberNo One Knows by J.T. Ellisonhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25814204-no-one-knows///// PEOPLE MENTIONEDSammy: youtube.com/channel/UCeTyzxcgOK2IjxOk8z1NXbQ///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
5 Books on My TBR scsreads 2016-06-21 | There’s no particular theme or timeframe- these are just 5 books that I’d like to read at some point! Have you read any of the books I mentioned?///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOBook Haul 06.: youtu.be/zzLcZlQPtxk///// BOOKS MENTIONED Valley of the Dolls by Jacqueline Susanngoodreads.com/book/show/581811.Valley_of_the_DollsThe Book of Harlan by Bernice L. McFaddengoodreads.com/book/show/22642465-the-book-of-harlanThe Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm by The Brothers Grimmgoodreads.com/book/show/21981650-the-original-folk-and-fairy-tales-of-the-brothers-grimmThe Crow Girl by Erik Axl Sundgoodreads.com/book/show/27068665-the-crow-girlThree-Martini Lunch by Suzanne Rindellgoodreads.com/book/show/27209375-three-martini-lunch///// VIDEOS//PEOPLE MENTIONED@jjoongie: instagram.com/jjoongieFairy Tales with Jen: youtu.be/Jjtv2paHuI4Abby @crimebythebook: instagram.com/crimebythebook///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Book Haul 06. scsreads 2016-06-14 | Hello again, friends! I thought I’d ease back into making videos again with a book haul. Let me know if you’ve read any of these or if any of these is on your TBR! ///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOVLOG | Indie Bookstore Day 2016: youtu.be/LnNKmPK6s_Q///// BOOKS MENTIONED Persuasion by Jane Austengoodreads.com/book/show/18300265-persuasionMultiple Choice by Alejandro Zambragoodreads.com/book/show/28588315-multiple-choiceThe English Teacher by Yiftach Atirgoodreads.com/book/show/28110069-the-english-teacherUnder the Harrow by Flynn Berrygoodreads.com/book/show/27246107-under-the-harrowLast Night’s Reading by Kate Gavinogoodreads.com/book/show/24611727-last-night-s-readingMy Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrantegoodreads.com/book/show/13586707-my-brilliant-friendAn Innocent Fashion by R.J. Hernandezgoodreads.com/book/show/13586707-my-brilliant-friendBeautiful Country by J.R. Thorntongoodreads.com/book/show/25817513-beautiful-countryWays to Disappear by Idra Noveygoodreads.com/book/show/25746685-ways-to-disappearPerfect Days by Raphael Montesgoodreads.com/book/show/25716724-perfect-daysWe Love You, Charlie Freeman by Kaitlyn Greenidgegoodreads.com/book/show/25810630-we-love-you-charlie-freemanGirl Through Glass by Sari Wilsongoodreads.com/book/show/25817032-girl-through-glassJane Steele by Lyndsay Fayegoodreads.com/book/show/25938397-jane-steeleA Game for All the Family by Sophie Hannahgoodreads.com/book/show/26198874-a-game-for-all-the-family///// VIDEO/PEOPLE MENTIONEDLast Night’s Reading: http://instagram.com/lastnightsreadingAbby @crimebythebook: instagram.com/crimebythebookNatasha @bookbaristas: http://instagram.com/bookbaristasVLOG | Indie Bookstore Day 2016: youtu.be/LnNKmPK6s_Q///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
VLOG | Indie Bookstore Day 2016 scsreads 2016-05-03 | I had a great time on Independent Bookstore Day and I wanted to take you guys along with me! Did you get anything good on Indie Bookstore Day?(I hope you don’t mind the quality too much- I filmed this on my iPhone!)///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmilLitsy: scsreads///// MY LAST VIDEOLife Lately: youtu.be/30EJ1T4GS1s///// PEOPLE MENTIONEDSabrina: youtube.com/user/steakuccinoNatasha: http://instagram.com/bookbaristasSubway Book Review: http://instagram.com/subwaybookreviewGizmo: instagram.com/newyorkdogLast Night’s Reading: http://instagram.com/lastnightsreading///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Life Lately | Trips, Indie Bookstore Day, Seeing Hanya and More! scsreads 2016-04-26 | I just wanted to say hey, hi, hello, and catch up with you guys! What’s been going on in your life lately?///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmilLitsy: scsreads///// MY LAST VIDEOCurrently Reading 01.: youtu.be/TUXl9MKUhnw///// LINKS Independent Bookstore Day - April 30thhttp://www.indiebookstoreday.com///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Currently Reading 01. scsreads 2016-04-19 | Today I’m talking a bit more about the two books I’m currently reading. Think of it as a Friday reads, except it’s happening on Tuesday! ///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmilLitsy: scsreads///// MY LAST VIDEOWhat I Read | March 2016: youtu.be/wwQMI8_1tKg///// BOOKS MENTIONED Persuasion by Jane Austengoodreads.com/book/show/18300265-persuasionDragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldongoodreads.com/book/show/5364.Dragonfly_in_Amber///// PEOPLE MENTIONEDSammy: youtube.com/channel/UCeTyzxcgOK2IjxOk8z1NXbQLet Me Draw Your Picture:etsy.com/shop/LetMeDrawYourPicturehttp://instagram.com/letmedrawyourpicture///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Bookish | Do You Go to Author Events? scsreads 2016-03-08 | I want to hear all about your thoughts on author events! Do you go to them? If you do, do you get nervous about meeting authors? Tell me everything down in the comments below!///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmilLitsy: scsreads///// MY LAST VIDEOWhat I Read | February 2016: youtu.be/_GTUZuEB6h8///// BOOKS MENTIONED The Clasp by Sloane Crosleygoodreads.com/book/show/23848037-the-clasp?ac=1What Belongs to You by Garth Greenwellgoodreads.com/book/show/22929602-what-belongs-to-youA Little Life by Hanya Yanagiharagoodreads.com/book/show/22822858-a-little-life*Sudden Death by Álvaro Enriguegoodreads.com/book/show/25614601-sudden-death*This book is an ARC that I won in a Riverhead Books giveaway on Goodreads.///// VIDEOS/PEOPLE MENTIONED@jjoongie: instagram.com/jjoongieA Little Life instagram: http://instagram.com/alittlelifebookWhat I Read | February 2016: youtu.be/_GTUZuEB6h8///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
What I Read | February 2016 scsreads 2016-03-01 | In which I talk at length about the two great books I finished in February and the book I’ve been reading all month (and am still reading)!///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileBlog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmilLitsy: scsreads///// MY LAST VIDEOBook Haul 05.: youtu.be/HTDmCWnodM0///// BOOKS MENTIONED *Sudden Death by Álvaro Enriguegoodreads.com/book/show/25614601-sudden-deathThe Bluest Eye by Toni Morrisongoodreads.com/book/show/292327.The_Bluest_EyeThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumasgoodreads.com/book/show/7131.The_Count_of_Monte_Cristo*This book is an ARC that I won in a Riverhead Books giveaway on Goodreads.///// VIDEOS/PEOPLE MENTIONEDBook Haul 05.: youtu.be/HTDmCWnodM0Well-Read Black Girl: http://wellreadblackgirl.comhttp://twitter.com/wellreadblkgirlinstagram.com/wellreadblackgirl///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Book Haul 05. scsreads 2016-02-16 | Here are the books that I’ve bought (and in one case, won) in the last few months! Have you read any of these? ///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOThoughts on The Expatriates: youtu.be/sWzPFIrBSHI///// BOOKS MENTIONED Heidi by Johanna Spyrigoodreads.com/book/show/20893529-heidiAnne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomerygoodreads.com/book/show/20893527-anne-of-green-gablesAlice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carrollgoodreads.com/book/show/24611820-alice-s-adventures-in-wonderlandFates and Furies by Lauren Groffgoodreads.com/book/show/24612118-fates-and-furiesLove Style Life by Garance Dorégoodreads.com/book/show/25241664-love-style-lifeCarry On by Rainbow Rowellgoodreads.com/book/show/23734628-carry-onThe Expatriates by Janice Y. K. Leegoodreads.com/book/show/25387896-the-expatriatesScarlet by Marissa Meyergoodreads.com/book/show/13206760-scarletEverything I Never Told You by Celeste Nggoodreads.com/book/show/23398763-everything-i-never-told-youThe Fishermen by Chigozie Obiomagoodreads.com/book/show/22875103-the-fishermenKitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradalgoodreads.com/book/show/23398625-kitchens-of-the-great-midwestEeny Meeny by M.J. Arlidgegoodreads.com/book/show/23398806-eeny-meenyThe Widow by Fiona Bartongoodreads.com/book/show/25734248-the-widowIn the Woods by Tana Frenchgoodreads.com/book/show/237209.In_the_WoodsSudden Death by Álvaro Enriguegoodreads.com/book/show/25614601-sudden-deathWhat Belongs to You by Garth Greenwellgoodreads.com/book/show/22929602-what-belongs-to-you///// VIDEOS/PEOPLE MENTIONEDWhat I Read | November 2015: youtu.be/7Rj3DUcRm8wWhat I Read | December 2015 and January 2016: youtu.be/eViR_gfJb5kThoughts on The Expatriates: youtu.be/sWzPFIrBSHI@crimebythebook: instagram.com/crimebythebook///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/musicSunday Spirit by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://audionautix.com
Thoughts on The Expatriates scsreads 2016-02-09 | January was a strong reading month for me and today I wanted to share a few thoughts on this new novel by Janice Y. K. Lee. It’s all about the expat life- let me know if you are or have been an expat down in the comments below!///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOWhat I Read | December 2015 and January 2016: youtu.be/eViR_gfJb5k///// BOOKS MENTIONED The Expatriates by Janice Y. K. Leegoodreads.com/book/show/25387896-the-expatriatesAnd a couple articles:Interview with the author: http://www.omnivoracious.com/2016/01/expatriate-games-interview-novelist-janice-yk-lee-amazon-book-review.htmlNY Times review: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/17/books/review/the-expatriates-by-janice-y-k-lee.html?_r=0///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/musicSunday Spirit by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://audionautix.com
What I Read | December 2015 and January 2016 scsreads 2016-02-02 | Grab your cuppa and get ready for my very late December wrap-up! I’m also talking about the books I read in January, which was an excellent reading month for me. Have you read any of these books? (Also, the lighting is all over the place in this video- apologies! Curse you, Winter!)///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEO2016 Resolutions (and Revisiting 2015 Goals): youtu.be/gcyDvXDFqSM///// BOOKS MENTIONED The Body in the Library by Agatha Christiegoodreads.com/book/show/16319.The_Body_in_the_LibraryThe Grownup by Gillian Flynngoodreads.com/book/show/26157005-the-grownupFinnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchettagoodreads.com/book/show/4932435-finnikin-of-the-rockFroi of the Exiles by Melina Marchettagoodreads.com/book/show/10165727-froi-of-the-exilesQuintana of Charyn by Melina Marchettagoodreads.com/book/show/15754483-quintana-of-charynCinder by Marissa Meyergoodreads.com/book/show/11235712-cinderScarlet by Marissa Meyergoodreads.com/book/show/13206760-scarletCress by Marissa Meyergoodreads.com/book/show/13206828-cressGrave Mercy by Robin LaFeversgoodreads.com/book/show/9565548-grave-mercyInterview with the Vampire by Anne Ricegoodreads.com/book/show/455218.Interview_with_the_VampireEverything I Never Told You by Celeste Nggoodreads.com/book/show/23398763-everything-i-never-told-youThe Expatriates by Janice Y. K. Leegoodreads.com/book/show/25387896-the-expatriatesThe Fishermen by Chigozie Obiomagoodreads.com/book/show/22875103-the-fishermenThe Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wildegoodreads.com/book/show/15804129-the-picture-of-dorian-grayEeny Meeny by M.J. Arlidgegoodreads.com/book/show/23398806-eeny-meeny///// THINGS MENTIONEDTop 5 Books of 2015: youtu.be/8JNbyTtSbsY@crimebythebook: instagram.com/crimebythebook///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
2016 Resolutions (and Revisiting 2015 Goals) scsreads 2016-01-05 | Like many people, I like to reflect at the end of the year and set goals for the coming year. Today I’m chatting about my reading/booktube resolutions for 2016. Feel free to share any of your 2016 resolutions with me down below!///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOTop 5 Books of 2015: youtu.be/8JNbyTtSbsY///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Top 5 Books of 2015 scsreads 2015-12-29 | Grab your cup of coffee/tea and get cozy because this is a long one! Today I’m sharing my 5 favorite reads of 2015, as well as a few honorable mentions. Let me know if you’ve done a similar video or tell me about your favorite reads of the year down below!///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOWhat I Read | November 2015: youtu.be/7Rj3DUcRm8w///// BOOKS MENTIONED The Martian by Andy Weirgoodreads.com/book/show/18007564-the-martianStation Eleven by Emily St. John Mandelgoodreads.com/book/show/20170404-station-elevenA Little Life by Hanya Yanagiharagoodreads.com/book/show/22822858-a-little-lifeThe Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgangoodreads.com/book/show/22875451-the-royal-weFrankenstein by Mary Shelleygoodreads.com/book/show/12974171-frankensteinHonorable Mentions:The Daughter of Smoke & Bone Trilogygoodreads.com/series/67386-daughter-of-smoke-boneThe Harry Potter Seriesgoodreads.com/series/45175-harry-potterThe Lumatere Chroniclesgoodreads.com/series/57115-lumatere-chronicles///// VIDEO MENTIONEDWhat I Read | April 2015 (aka Thoughts on A Little Life): youtu.be/36fCST6yyi8///// PEOPLE MENTIONEDKarina E: youtube.com/channel/UCbJA93mza-sC-cw7lD8IAUwMax: youtube.com/channel/UCTA7ZMNkhAXPx6PasHDJSdA///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
What I Read | November 2015 scsreads 2015-12-22 | Here is my rather late November reading wrap-up! What are you reading at the moment?///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOBehind the Booktube Tag: youtu.be/pkQUlIkOH0M///// BOOKS MENTIONED Fates and Furies by Lauren Groffgoodreads.com/book/show/24612118-fates-and-furiesHeidi by Johanna Spyrigoodreads.com/book/show/20893529-heidiWeird Things Customers Say in Bookstores by Jen Campbellgoodreads.com/book/show/13586727-weird-things-customers-say-in-bookstoresBlue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvatergoodreads.com/book/show/17378508-blue-lily-lily-bluex///// LINKSSlate Audio Book Club - Fates and Furieshttp://www.slate.com/articles/arts/books/2015/12/lauren_groff_s_fates_and_furies_book_club_and_discussion.htmlJen Campbellyoutube.com/channel/UCwME97IPvhAXAV_bbgAvOtw///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Behind the Booktube Tag scsreads 2015-11-24 | Today we’re going behind the scenes and I’m spilling all my Youtube secrets (spoiler: they’re not that juicy ;) I hope you find this informative and do let me know if you have any questions!Thank you to Caiti for creating this awesome tag and tagging me to do it! Here’s her video: youtu.be/VClPqGvJcZ4A playlist of other people's responses can be found here! youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQCbAKZr1H_Fb0IN_xAQy1-qL5_YoCfZs///// QUESTIONS1. What kind of camera do you use?2. Do you use any additional equipment (lighting, tripod, microphone, remote, etc.)?3. Scripted or spontaneous -- how do you plan what you're going to say in your video?4. How many takes do you do when filming?5. If you use music in your videos, where do you find it?6. How do you make your thumbnails?7. What do you use to edit your videos?8. Any tips, tricks, or hacks when it comes to filming/editing?Bonus! (I added this one) How do you manage and store your video files? Do you keep all the raw footage, or only the final videos?9. In your opinion, what makes a good video from a production standpoint?///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreads (new bookish Instagram!)Instagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOBookish | 7 Bookstagram Accounts to Follow: youtu.be/xt58CTNKFPY///// THINGS MENTIONED Canon EOS Rebel T3ihttp://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_rebel_t3i_18_55mm_is_ii_lens_kitCanon 50 mm lenshttp://www.amazon.com/Canon-50mm-1-8-Camera-Lens/dp/B00007E7JU///// PEOPLE MENTIONED Effusions of Wit: youtube.com/channel/UCXr0vfiiZq197sAFhIeWVOQThe Book Wanderer: youtube.com/channel/UCctl8K4iniaLPtuxnCCYhpwClimb the Stacks: youtube.com/channel/UCUik_Il09rb1KK9-aNHXEyw///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Bookish | 7 Bookstagram Accounts to Follow scsreads 2015-11-10 | I love Instagram and I love books, so naturally I love bookstagram! I had this video idea in mind, and when Instagram recently featured several bookstagram accounts, I knew it was the perfect time to do this video. Let me know your favorite bookstagram accounts down below in the comments!///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreads (new bookish Instagram!)Instagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOWhat I Read | October 2015: youtu.be/p0oSgWkrEx0///// INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS MENTIONED @thepageworminstagram.com/thepagewormhttp://iconosquare.com/p/1111193917393248684_2011019903http://iconosquare.com/p/1078336105868992990_2011019903http://iconosquare.com/p/1110257039743689627_2011019903@alittlelifebookinstagram.com/alittlelifebookinstagram.com/p/5uFtXDycouinstagram.com/p/49KU40ScgPinstagram.com/p/zzys3_ScmZ@crimebythebookinstagram.com/crimebythebookhttp://iconosquare.com/p/1106720400100579140_2070622836http://iconosquare.com/p/1109620728785556849_2070622836http://iconosquare.com/p/1105244617326744956_2070622836@foldedpagesdistilleryinstagram.com/foldedpagesdistilleryhttp://iconosquare.com/p/1106476469334592478_1529580273http://iconosquare.com/p/1097066384741124292_1529580273http://iconosquare.com/p/1068854620056733722_1529580273@strandbookstoreinstagram.com/strandbookstorehttp://iconosquare.com/p/1091618346882383264_294178662http://iconosquare.com/p/1089874254020296319_294178662http://iconosquare.com/p/1077609841653530229_294178662@bookmusingsinstagram.com/bookmusingshttp://iconosquare.com/p/1101634231955373340_2135241806http://iconosquare.com/p/1109510492459384486_2135241806http://iconosquare.com/p/1079378166861807458_2135241806@jjoongieinstagram.com/jjoongiehttp://iconosquare.com/p/1092122604236041763_9402682http://iconosquare.com/p/1076928951720996568_9402682http://iconosquare.com/p/1088073741435006122_9402682///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
What I Read | October 2015 scsreads 2015-11-03 | I knocked off a couple of books that have been on my TBR for ages (including one Halloween-appropriate read) and also picked up two new releases. Let me know if you’ve read any of the books I mentioned!///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreads (new bookish Instagram!)Instagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOThe Little Less Lonely Tag: youtu.be/yT3LsWfu7D4///// BOOKS MENTIONED Bad Feminist by Roxane Gayhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18813642-bad-feministThe Clasp by Sloane Crosleygoodreads.com/book/show/23848037-the-clasp?ac=1Frankenstein by Mary Shelleygoodreads.com/book/show/12974171-frankenstein*Early One Morning by Virginia Baileygoodreads.com/book/show/24396860-early-one-morning?ac=1*This book was sent to me by the publisher for review purposes. ///// LINKSWhy Women Apologize and Should Stop by Sloane Crosleyhttp://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/23/opinion/when-an-apology-is-anything-but.html?_r=0Lit Up, Episode 27: Sloane Crosley on Adulthood, Friendship, & Not Being Sorryhttp://thelitupshow.com/episode-27-sloane-crosley-on-adulthood-friendship-not-being-sorry///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
The Little Less Lonely Tag scsreads 2015-10-20 | These are a few books that have made me feel a little less alone in the world. Everyone wants to feel that way from time to time, right? I tag anyone who wants to do this tag!Thank you to Caiti for tagging me! Here’s her video: youtu.be/_vS3t9cLgXkEmma's Original Tag Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7Cqw...///// QUESTIONS1. A classic that seemed to "get you" - basically a classic book, modern or not, where you identified with the main character or any of the characters on a deep level.2. A surprise: a book that surprised you with how much it affected you.3. A book you read at just the right time.4. A book that inspires you.5. A book that calms you.6. A book that brings on the nostalgia.///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreads (new bookish Instagram!)Instagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEO(Huge) Book Haul 04: youtu.be/PXPXLs5XGMw///// BOOKS MENTIONED The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plathhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6514.The_Bell_JarA Little Life by Hanya Yanagiharagoodreads.com/book/show/22822858-a-little-lifeHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowlinggoodreads.com/book/show/1.Harry_Potter_and_the_Half_Blood_PrinceHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowlinggoodreads.com/book/show/136251.Harry_Potter_and_the_Deathly_HallowsYes Please by Amy Poehlerhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20910157-yes-pleaseLittle Women by Louisa May Alcottgoodreads.com/book/show/20893528-little-womenRedwall by Brian Jacquesgoodreads.com/book/show/281954.Redwall///// VIDEO MENTIONEDWhat I Read | April 2015 (aka Thoughts on A Little Life): youtu.be/36fCST6yyi8///// MUSIC YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Huge Book Haul 04. scsreads 2015-10-13 | It’s book haul time and there are 19 books in this haul! I’ve got quite a mix here- some newer releases, as well as several classics. Grab your mug of coffee or tea and settle in! ///// FIND ME ELSEWHERETwitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreads (new bookish Instagram!)Instagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil///// MY LAST VIDEOWhat I Read | September 2015: youtu.be/Xq5a0eUPxmo///// BOOKS MENTIONED To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Leegoodreads.com/book/show/2654.To_Kill_a_MockingbirdGo Set a Watchman by Harper Leegoodreads.com/book/show/24817626-go-set-a-watchmanHalf of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichiegoodreads.com/book/show/576650.Half_of_a_Yellow_SunA Window Opens by Elisabeth Egangoodreads.com/book/show/23569783-a-window-opens?ac=1The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvatergoodreads.com/book/show/17675462-the-raven-boysWeird Things Customers Say in Bookstores by Jen Campbellgoodreads.com/book/show/13586727-weird-things-customers-say-in-bookstoresThe Invisible Man by H.G. Wellsgoodreads.com/book/show/18811402-the-invisible-man*Early One Morning by Virginia Baileygoodreads.com/book/show/24396860-early-one-morning?ac=1*Hand-Lettering for Everyone by Cristina Vankogoodreads.com/book/show/24611789-hand-lettering-for-everyoneThe Clasp by Sloane Crosleygoodreads.com/book/show/23848037-the-clasp?ac=1Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austengoodreads.com/book/show/18300267-pride-and-prejudiceThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumasgoodreads.com/book/show/7131.The_Count_of_Monte_CristoThe Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wildegoodreads.com/book/show/15804129-the-picture-of-dorian-grayThe Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Tales by Edgar Allan Poegoodreads.com/book/show/14800608-the-murders-in-the-rue-morgue-and-other-talesFar from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardygoodreads.com/book/show/14800528-far-from-the-madding-crowdGreat Expectations by Charles Dickensgoodreads.com/book/show/14800317-great-expectationsFrankenstein by Mary Shelleygoodreads.com/book/show/12974171-frankensteinThe House of Mirth by Edith Whartongoodreads.com/book/show/14743257-the-house-of-mirthNorth and South by Elizabeth Gaskellgoodreads.com/book/show/14800526-north-and-south*This book was sent to me by the Publisher for review purposes. ///// VIDEOS MENTIONEDThoughts on A Window Opens: youtu.be/J0IQklxAj60Top 10 Classics Check-In: youtu.be/AMY0ojtU6F8///// PEOPLE MENTIONED Jen: youtube.com/channel/UCwME97IPvhAXAV_bbgAvOtwMax: youtube.com/channel/UCTA7ZMNkhAXPx6PasHDJSdASanne: youtube.com/channel/UCQO8L7sfyzYZ0irQxvEkcxQKatie: youtube.com/channel/UCXr0vfiiZq197sAFhIeWVOQSabrina: youtube.com/channel/UCv6hE8gZueTKJ02P8JHyDgwHolly: youtube.com/channel/UCsOXoEOhbO_dKWkZ948rCww///// MUSIC Second Nature by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://audionautix.com
What I Read | September 2015 scsreads 2015-10-06 | Today I’m chatting about the five books I read last month. I felt like I had a hard time articulating my thoughts for some reason, so you could check out my written reviews if you want something a little more coherent! http://starcrossedsmile.com/2015/10/book-reviews-september-2015 // You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreads (new bookish Instagram!)Instagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil// Watch my last video //Top 10 Classics Check-In: youtu.be/AMY0ojtU6F8// Books & Videos Mentioned // A Window Opens by Elisabeth Egangoodreads.com/book/show/23569783-a-window-opens?ac=1The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvatergoodreads.com/book/show/17675462-the-raven-boysThe Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvatergoodreads.com/book/show/17347389-the-dream-thievesSorcerer to the Crown by Zen Chogoodreads.com/book/show/23943137-sorcerer-to-the-crownYou by Caroline Kepnesgoodreads.com/book/show/20821614-youThoughts on A Window Opensyoutu.be/J0IQklxAj60// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Top 10 Classics Check-In scsreads 2015-09-22 | It’s been about a year since I made my original Top 10 Classics video, so I thought I’d check in and let you know how I’m doing with my list. What’s one classic that you really want to read?// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil// Watch my last video //Thoughts on A Window Opens: youtu.be/J0IQklxAj60// Books Mentioned // And Then There Were None by Agatha Christiehttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16299.And_Then_There_Were_NoneDeath on the Nile by Agatha Christiegoodreads.com/book/show/1009709.Death_on_the_NileThe Bell Jar by Sylvia Plathhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6514.The_Bell_JarRebecca by Daphne du Maurierhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17899948-rebeccaJane Eyre by Charlotte Brontëhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10210.Jane_EyreI Capture the Castle by Dodie Smithhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31122.I_Capture_the_CastleNorth and South by Elizabeth Gaskellhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/156538.North_and_SouthPride and Prejudice by Jane Austenhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1885.Pride_and_PrejudiceGreat Expectations by Charles Dickenshttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2623.Great_ExpectationsThe Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wildehttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5297.The_Picture_of_Dorian_GrayA Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smithhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14891.A_Tree_Grows_in_BrooklynThe Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumasgoodreads.com/book/show/7126.The_Count_of_Monte_Cristo?ac=1// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Thoughts on A Window Opens scsreads 2015-09-15 | Today I’m sharing my thoughts on A Window Opens, a charming end-of-summer read. I also talk a little bit about the notion of “having it all” and I’m conducting a mini poll towards the end of the video. As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts down below in the comments!// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/scsreadsGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil// Watch a recent video //What I Read | August 2015: youtu.be/1LQ_4PoeycIThe BookTuber Shoutout Tag: youtu.be/GAF0AMDfO9o// Books Mentioned //A Window Opens by Elisabeth Egangoodreads.com/book/show/23569783-a-window-opens?ac=1// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
What I Read | August 2015 scsreads 2015-09-01 | August was a good reading month for me- I finished 8 books! Let’s chat about them in the comments below :)// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil// Watch my last video //The BookTuber Shoutout Tag: youtu.be/GAF0AMDfO9o// Books Mentioned // Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowlinggoodreads.com/book/show/136251.Harry_Potter_and_the_Deathly_HallowsDaughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylorgoodreads.com/book/show/8490112-daughter-of-smoke-boneDays of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylorgoodreads.com/book/show/12812550-days-of-blood-starlightDreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylorgoodreads.com/book/show/13618440-dreams-of-gods-monstersThe Vacationers by Emma Straubgoodreads.com/book/show/18641982-the-vacationersWhere They Found Her by Kimberly McCreightgoodreads.com/book/show/22693182-where-they-found-her2 A.M. at the Cat’s Pajamas by Marie-Helene Bertinogoodreads.com/book/show/18815488-2-a-m-at-the-cat-s-pajamasEight Hundred Grapes by Laura Davegoodreads.com/book/show/23492613-eight-hundred-grapes// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
The BookTuber Shoutout Tag scsreads 2015-08-25 | These booktubers are awesome and I highly encourage you to check them all out! Also, I have to say thank you for your amazing comments on my last video- they mean so much to me!// Questions // Created by Trina - youtube.com/channel/UC5sNXtE1-m-Sipo1tDnvQQw1. Who was the first BookTuber you discovered? What was the video? 2. Who is the most recent BookTuber you subscribed to?3. Did any BookTubers inspire you to start your own channel?4. Name a BookTuber(s) that has been with you since the beginning of your channel (earliest subscribers).5. Name a BookTuber you've followed to since their beginning.6. Name a BookTuber whose creativity you love7. Name a BookTuber whose positivity you love8. Name a BookTuber whose honesty you admire.9. Name a BookTuber who always makes you laugh.10. Name a super friendly BookTuber (someone who is always leaving you comments or replying to yours).11. Name a BookTuber who always makes you add books to your TBR.12. Name a BookTuber who has a similar taste in books as you.13. Name a BookTuber who has a different taste in books, but you still love their channel.14. Name a BookTuber who impresses you with the amount of books they read.15. Give a shout out to someone with less than 500 subscribers, someone with more than 10,000 subscribers and someone in the middle.// People Mentioned // Books and Quills: youtube.com/channel/UCQO8L7sfyzYZ0irQxvEkcxQJen Campbell: youtube.com/channel/UCwME97IPvhAXAV_bbgAvOtwWords of a Reader: youtube.com/channel/UCyihr6dvmH3XGDyBHfdhhFwEffusions of Wit: youtube.com/channel/UCXr0vfiiZq197sAFhIeWVOQThe Book Wanderer: youtube.com/channel/UCctl8K4iniaLPtuxnCCYhpwLet’s Read: youtube.com/channel/UCMGoaqXQ6d6Z3Vr-I3JIy6AI Smell Books: youtube.com/channel/UCDv61Fc_B0NvIYXtdxEPOKARincey Reads: youtube.com/channel/UCovQFgis-zwBWnO5axLzlmgJo Reads Books: youtube.com/channel/UCeSHT_BiCB_9YiaeUxjayLwThe Bibliophile: youtube.com/channel/UCjlkQ_78fEt0ToXXQ2S_hvAKarina E: youtube.com/channel/UCbJA93mza-sC-cw7lD8IAUwWell Done Books: youtube.com/channel/UCTA7ZMNkhAXPx6PasHDJSdAMercy’s Bookish Musings: youtube.com/channel/UCVptFL0H04tNBdJ6wW7vdYQLibrary at the Edge of the World: youtube.com/channel/UCsOXoEOhbO_dKWkZ948rCwwSammy Phillips: youtube.com/channel/UCeTyzxcgOK2IjxOk8z1NXbQChboskyy: youtube.com/channel/UCHIjJA0gIF5RUhoyjHVUNKA Climb the Stacks: youtube.com/channel/UCUik_Il09rb1KK9-aNHXEywAnd a few more awesome people that I wanted to mention!Steakuccino: youtube.com/user/steakuccinoJenni King: youtube.com/user/pixieinpumpsUnmanaged Mischief: youtube.com/channel/UCv6hE8gZueTKJ02P8JHyDgwFrenchiedee: youtube.com/channel/UCDv61Fc_B0NvIYXtdxEPOKA// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil// Watch my last video //What I Read | July 2015: youtu.be/HZT4cxmzIBs// Music //Elvish Presto by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org
What I Read | July 2015 scsreads 2015-08-18 | We may have reached the midpoint of August, but I wanted to share my very belated July wrap-up anyway! If you’d like to know why I took a hiatus, I wrote a post about it on my blog [http://starcrossedsmile.com/2015/07/the-unexpected/]. Thank you for sticking around and for your continued support!// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil// Watch my last video //What I Read | July 2015: youtu.be/QTyj40ZtvIc// Books Mentioned // I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smithgoodreads.com/book/show/31122.I_Capture_the_CastleTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Leegoodreads.com/book/show/2654.To_Kill_a_MockingbirdHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowlinggoodreads.com/book/show/1.Harry_Potter_and_the_Half_Blood_PrinceGo Set a Watchman by Harper Leegoodreads.com/book/show/24817626-go-set-a-watchman// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
What I Read | June 2015 scsreads 2015-07-07 | Today I’m talking about the two books I finished in June- one set in the fashion world and one that takes place in the Egyptian desert. Sorry about the construction noise and that it’s a bit out of focus! Let me know what you read in June or what you plan to read in July!// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.comSnapchat: starcrossedsmil// Watch my last video //Books That Take Place In NYC: youtu.be/Uh5Duu_OH0k// Books Mentioned // The Knockoff by Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazzagoodreads.com/book/show/23012475-the-knockoffThe Buried Pyramid by Jane Lindskoldgoodreads.com/book/show/66316.The_Buried_Pyramid// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Books That Take Place in NYC scsreads 2015-06-30 | Today I’m talking about five books that take place in New York City (New Yooooooooooork). I borrowed a page from Max’s book, so definitely check out his video where he discusses other books that are set in NYC! Max (WellDoneBooks): youtu.be/PsfQxgGnsfM// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.com// Watch my last video //Bookish | How I Got Into Publishing: youtu.be/DMXJc2vJSac// Books Mentioned // Rules of Civility by Amor Towlesgoodreads.com/book/show/10054335-rules-of-civilityThe Bell Jar by Sylvia Plathhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6514.The_Bell_JarAn Object of Beauty by Steve Martingoodreads.com/book/show/7907803-an-object-of-beauty*The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P. by Adelle Waldmangoodreads.com/book/show/16045140-the-love-affairs-of-nathaniel-pReconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreightgoodreads.com/book/show/15776309-reconstructing-amelia*I received this book for free from work (I used to work for a publishing company).// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Bookish | How I Got Into Publishing scsreads 2015-06-23 | I've never really talked about my day job here, but I thought you guys might be interested in hearing how I got into publishing. If you have any questions, please ask below and I’ll do my best to answer them!// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.com// Watch my last video //Summer TBR: youtu.be/jD-18oVCOls// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Summer TBR scsreads 2015-06-16 | Here’s my tentative summer TBR- a total of 8 books that I'd like to read this summer! Do you have any summer reading plans?// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.com// Watch my last video //VLOG | Memorial Day Weekend: youtu.be/QGThoiab8Jg// Books Mentioned // The Buried Pyramid by Jane Lindskoldgoodreads.com/book/show/66316.The_Buried_PyramidI Capture the Castle by Dodie Smithgoodreads.com/book/show/31122.I_Capture_the_CastleHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowlinggoodreads.com/book/show/1.Harry_Potter_and_the_Half_Blood_PrinceHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowlinggoodreads.com/book/show/136251.Harry_Potter_and_the_Deathly_HallowsDragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldongoodreads.com/book/show/5364.Dragonfly_in_AmberReady Player One by Ernest Clinegoodreads.com/book/show/9969571-ready-player-oneJonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarkegoodreads.com/book/show/14201.Jonathan_Strange_Mr_NorrellThe Vacationers by Emma Straubgoodreads.com/book/show/18641982-the-vacationers// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
VLOG | Memorial Day Weekend scsreads 2015-06-09 | Let’s rewind a few weeks! Memorial Day weekend was pretty awesome because I got to meet Sabrina (youtube.com/user/steakuccino) and we went book shopping. This vlog also involves lots of food and playing tourist in my own city. Let me know if you guys like seeing vlogs like this!// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.com// Watch my last video //What I Read | May 2015: youtu.be/5JAHjZllmew// Links // Crawford Doylehttp://crawforddoyle.comAlbertinehttp://albertine.comSmorgasburghttp://www.smorgasburg.comStrand Book Storehttp://www.strandbooks.comChelsea Markethttp://www.chelseamarket.comHigh Linehttp://www.thehighline.org// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
What I Read | May 2015 scsreads 2015-06-02 | In May I turned to lighter, happier reads and I finished six books! Let me know what you read last month or what you plan to read in June. Also, there’s still time to enter my giveaway! See below for more details.G I V E A W A YRead the rules: youtu.be/2luf2WYCzzAEnter here: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/a2b8678b2#BuriedReadalong: youtu.be/D1ZEfHQkc5A// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.com// Watch my last video //1,000 Subscribers Giveaway!: youtu.be/2luf2WYCzzA// Books mentioned // We Should All be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichiegoodreads.com/book/show/22738563-we-should-all-be-feministsCrazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwangoodreads.com/book/show/16085481-crazy-rich-asiansThe Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevingoodreads.com/book/show/18293427-the-storied-life-of-a-j-fikryWe Were Liars by E. Lockhartgoodreads.com/book/show/16143347-we-were-liarsMurder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christiegoodreads.com/book/show/853510.Murder_on_the_Orient_ExpressThe Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgangoodreads.com/book/show/22875451-the-royal-we// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
1,000 Subscribers Giveaway! (CLOSED) scsreads 2015-05-26 | WINNERSRobyn B.Kara L.Vivien W.As a thank you for supporting my channel over the past year, I wanted to host a giveaway! Click the link below to enter and keep reading to find out all of the details!ENTER HEREhttp://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/a2b8678b2GIVEAWAY RULESThere’s only one requirement to enter- you must be a public subscriber to my channel (so that I’m able to verify that you’re subscribed). You can get extra entries by following me on twitter, tweeting about the giveaway, and leaving a comment below telling me about the best book you’ve read so far this year.This giveaway is open internationally and will run until 12:00AM EST on June 7th and the winners will be chosen randomly. The first name chosen will win prize #1, the second name will win prize #2, and the third name will win prize #3 (see the list of prizes below). On June 8th, I will contact the winners and announce it on Twitter and here in the description box. If a winner does not respond within 72 hours, then I will select a new winner. If you have any questions at all, email or tweet me!PRIZES1. A book of your choice from The Book Depository, up to a $20 value: http://www.bookdepository.com2. Rifle Paper Co. Notebook Set: riflepaperco.com/shop/journals/moss-garden-journal3. Read Local Tote Bag: http://www.gibbs-smith.com/Read-Local-Tote-P1463.aspxA FEW NOTES...- You must be comfortable providing me with your address so that I can mail you your prize if you win.- If you are under the age of 18, you must have your parent’s permission to enter this giveaway.// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.com// Watch my last video! //Books I Read Thanks to Booktube: youtu.be/4ZVAT_YNADg// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Books I Read Thanks to Booktube scsreads 2015-05-19 | Booktube made me do it ;) Are there any books you’ve picked up because of booktube?// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.com// Watch my last video //Book Haul 03.: youtu.be/zgDvqP9Orb4// Books mentioned // *The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenidesgoodreads.com/book/show/10956.The_Virgin_SuicidesThe Bell Jar by Sylvia Plathhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6514.The_Bell_JarRebecca by Daphne du Mauriergoodreads.com/book/show/594139.RebeccaJane Eyre by Charlotte Brontëhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10210.Jane_EyreDash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithangoodreads.com/book/show/7741325-dash-lily-s-book-of-daresPerfume by Patrick Süskindgoodreads.com/book/show/343.Perfume?from_search=trueBurial Rites by Hannah Kentgoodreads.com/book/show/17333319-burial-ritesThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives by Lola Shoneyingoodreads.com/book/show/7194279-the-secret-lives-of-baba-segi-s-wivesThe Martian by Andy Weirgoodreads.com/book/show/18007564-the-martian*I received this book for free from a publishing company.// People mentioned // Katie/Effusions of Wityoutube.com/channel/UCXr0vfiiZq197sAFhIeWVOQLesley/Words of a Readeryoutube.com/channel/UCyihr6dvmH3XGDyBHfdhhFwMercedes/Mercy’s Bookish Musingsyoutube.com/channel/UCVptFL0H04tNBdJ6wW7vdYQSanne/Books and Quillsyoutube.com/user/booksandquillsKarina/Karina Eyoutube.com/channel/UCbJA93mza-sC-cw7lD8IAUwDidi/Frenchiedeeyoutube.com/user/frenchiedee// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Book Haul 03. scsreads 2015-05-12 | You may have spotted this picture on instagram (instagram.com/p/2OVxyxkvri/?taken-by=starcrossedsmil), but here’s my proper haul of the books I bought on Independent Bookstore Day. Let me know if you’ve read any of these, or if you want to read them!// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.com// Watch my last video //VLOG | Independent Bookstore Day: youtu.be/vwfEYvpR-Cg// Books mentioned // We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichiegoodreads.com/book/show/22738563-we-should-all-be-feministsPippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgrengoodreads.com/book/show/19302.Pippi_LongstockingI Capture the Castle by Dodie Smithgoodreads.com/book/show/31122.I_Capture_the_CastleCrazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwangoodreads.com/book/show/16085481-crazy-rich-asiansThe Teleportation Accidentgoodreads.com/book/show/13255419-the-teleportation-accidentBad Feminist by Roxane Gayhttp://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18813642-bad-feministUrgent, Unheard Stories by Roxane Gaygoodreads.com/book/show/25468755-urgent-unheard-stories// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
VLOG | Independent Bookstore Day scsreads 2015-05-08 | I did it- I vlogged a bit while I was out and about for Independent Bookstore Day (apologies in advance for the shaky camera work)! Follow along as I support a few of my local bookstores :) I did buy seven books that day, so expect a haul coming up sometime soonish!// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.com// Watch my last video //What I Read | April 2015 (aka Thoughts on A Little Life): youtu.be/36fCST6yyi8// Links // Independent Bookstore Dayhttp://indiebookstoreday.comtwitter.com/BookstoreDayIndependent Bookstore Day NYChttp://bookstoredaynyc.com/?og=1Strand Book Storehttp://www.strandbooks.comBooks of Wonderhttp://booksofwonder.comHousing Works Bookstore Caféhttp://www.housingworks.org/bookstoreMcNally Jacksonhttp://mcnallyjackson.com// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
What I Read | April 2015 (aka Thoughts on A Little Life) scsreads 2015-05-05 | I only read one book in April, but somehow this video is more than 10 minutes long. Watch me try to explain how I feel about A Little Life! Also, just wanted to give you a heads up that there might be a bonus video this week. Check this space on Friday morning!// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.com// Watch my last video //Bookish | 2015 Resolutions Check-In: youtu.be/TB1t1j5Rxyo// Books & Things Mentioned // A Little Life by Hanya Yanagiharagoodreads.com/book/show/22822858-a-little-lifeFurther reading:– How I Wrote My Novel: Hanya Yanagihara’s A Little Lifehttp://www.vulture.com/2015/04/how-hanya-yanagihara-wrote-a-little-life.html– The Subversive Brilliance of “A Little Life”http://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-subversive-brilliance-of-a-little-life– Hanya Yanagihara’s ‘A Little Life’http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/05/books/review/hanya-yanagiharas-a-little-life.html?_r=0– Also, there’s an A Little Life instagram account where they post pictures inspired by quotes from the book, and it’s so good.http://instagram.com/alittlelifebook“St Jude” by Florence + The Machineopen.spotify.com/track/4oud2RH0KXMpRw1kJEwtM9“Lost & Found” by Lianne La Havasopen.spotify.com/track/3grtd7DDleOmNWE4xdXJfZ// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Bookish | 2015 Resolutions Check-In scsreads 2015-04-28 | Since we’re about one-third of the way through the year, I thought it would be fun to check in on the reading resolutions that I made earlier this year. It’s a good reminder for me to keep working on these goals! I was inspired to do this video thanks to Sarai’s video (youtube.com/watch?v=dEYUwkq1uqA).// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.com// Watch my last video //Rifle Paper Co. Stationery Haul: youtu.be/WQepYIBq6Pw// Videos Mentioned // Bookish | 2015 Resolutions: youtu.be/XmuwumJYbNsTop 10 Classics I Want to Read or Reread: http://youtu.be/YVKcm-DwN1I// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
Rifle Paper Co. Stationery Haul scsreads 2015-04-21 | This video is a bit of a random one, but I hope you like getting a peek at my stationery collection. Are there any other Rifle Paper Co. fans out there?// You can also find me on... //Twitter: http://twitter.com/SCSreadsInstagram: http://instagram.com/starcrossedsmilGoodreads: goodreads.com/starcrossedsmileMy blog: http://starcrossedsmile.com// Watch my last video //Bookish | New Releases, Backlist Books, and Hype: youtu.be/J9l5dvefbks // Products Mentioned // Little Womenriflepaperco.com/shop/books/little-women-alcottA Little Princessriflepaperco.com/shop/books/a-little-princess-burnettOui Pocket Notebooksriflepaperco.com/collections/garance-dore/oui-pocket-notebook-setFront Row Notepadriflepaperco.com/collections/garance-dore/front-row-notepadAssorted Girls Setriflepaperco.com/collections/garance-dore/girl-set-assorted-greeting-cardsHoliday Postcards (not currently available)Lined Paper Notepadriflepaperco.com/shop/notepads/lined-paper-notepadClear Rosa iPhone 6 Caseriflepaperco.com/shop/phone-cases/clear-rosa-everyday-iphone-6-clear-caseMonarch Writing Padriflepaperco.com/shop/stationery/monarch-everday-writing-padBotanical Assorted Card Setriflepaperco.com/shop/greeting-cards/assorted-floral-card-set// Music //YouTube Audio Library: youtube.com/audiolibrary/music
