Top 10 Fantasy & Sci-Fi Series I’ve Read | 2025 Edition @JessicasLibraryCard

Jessicas Library Card These are my top 10 favorite fantasy and sci-fi series I’ve read so far - some epic, some weird, some deeply emotional, and all unforgettable. I’m sharing what I love about each one, who I think they’re perfect for, and why they’ve stuck with me.

If you're looking for a new series to start or just love geeking out about great worldbuilding, magical systems, or character arcs, I hope this gives you a few ideas for your TBR!

✨ Let me know in the comments—what’s one series you think everyone should read?
If you’re a quiet viewer today, leave a 💀 emoji so I know you were here!

⏱ Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:39 A Song of Ice and Fire by George RR Martin
03:31 The Foundry Series by Robert Jackson Bennett
05:39 The Burning Kingdoms by Tasha Suri
08:32 The Wayward Children by Seanan McGuire
11:51 Emily Wilde
15:01 The Shadow of the Leviathan
18:10 The Expanse
21:08 The Green Bone Saga
23:00 Six of Crows
25:21 My Number One Series!

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📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
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Top 10 Fantasy & Sci-Fi Series I’ve Read | 2025 Edition

Jessicas Library Card 2025-07-25 | These are my top 10 favorite fantasy and sci-fi series I’ve read so far - some epic, some weird, some deeply emotional, and all unforgettable. I’m sharing what I love about each one, who I think they’re perfect for, and why they’ve stuck with me.

If you're looking for a new series to start or just love geeking out about great worldbuilding, magical systems, or character arcs, I hope this gives you a few ideas for your TBR!

✨ Let me know in the comments—what’s one series you think everyone should read?
If you’re a quiet viewer today, leave a 💀 emoji so I know you were here!

⏱ Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:39 A Song of Ice and Fire by George RR Martin
03:31 The Foundry Series by Robert Jackson Bennett
05:39 The Burning Kingdoms by Tasha Suri
08:32 The Wayward Children by Seanan McGuire
11:51 Emily Wilde
15:01 The Shadow of the Leviathan
18:10 The Expanse
21:08 The Green Bone Saga
23:00 Six of Crows
25:21 My Number One Series!

💫 Preorder or browse all the books mentioned:
bookshop.org/lists/my-top-10-series
(Bookshop list - Affiliate link)
Purchases through this link support my channel—thank you!

🎵 Music Credit:
Epidemic Sound – http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024 → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
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Library Dispatch #1 | Surprising New Favorite, a Book Haul & What I’m Reading

Jessicas Library Card 2025-08-01 | It’s the start of something new! Welcome to the first Library Dispatch, my new weekly series where I share what I’ve been reading, what I’m picking up next, and all the fantasy, sci-fi, and horror media I’m consuming.

This week, I finished Asunder (a fantasy that surprised me in the best way), finally wrapped up Nemesis Games (The Expanse #5), and spun the wheel to pick my next read. I also started Hemlock and Silver, began my journey into The Witcher series - and picked up a few new books in a mini book haul!

I hope you enjoy this format. My goal is to make space for more casual, cozy conversations about whatever the week brings: new releases, surprise DNFs, current reads, or weird little genre gems I stumble into. I’m so glad you’re here!

🧵 Question of the week: What’s one series you’ve always meant to start but still haven’t?

What have you been reading at the end of July?
Feeling quiet? Leave a 🍎 in the comments!

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📺 Chapters
00:00 Intro & This Week’s Question
01:15 Recent Finishes
09:24 Current Reads
12:00 Book Pickups
16:49 What I’m Playing (Expedition 33)
18:44 Wheel Spin – My Next Read
20:35 My Answer to This Week’s Question

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📚 Books Mentioned:
Nemesis Games by James S.A. Corey
Asunder by Kirsten Hall
Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher
The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski
A Song of Legends Lost by M.H. Ayinde
Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut
City of Last Chances by Adrian Tchaikovsky
The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter

Channels Mentioned:
youtube.com/@UCEBvq4u7iLf_vnKcWucniHg

🎵 Music Credit:
Epidemic Sound – http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024 → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

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Library Haul + August TBR (ft. TBR Jar!)

Jessicas Library Card 2025-07-28 | This month, I let my local library help shape my TBR! I took a trip to browse the stacks and picked out four books to add some spontaneity to my August reading plans. I’m sharing everything I brought home from the library, plus the other books I’m choosing with my TBR Jar - including some exciting new releases.

If you love fantasy, sci-fi, and the joy of visiting your local library, I hope you will enjoy this video!

✨ Let me know in the comments—what is on your August TBR?
If you’re a quiet viewer today, leave a 📚emoji so I know you were here!

⏱ Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:05 Library visit!
04:24 Series Spin
06:14 Funny Book
09:35 Mood Read
10:55 Longest Book
13:49 Flowers on the Cover
15:06 Set in Space
17:07 Non-fiction
18:14 Haunted House
20:11 Physical TBR Jar
21:22 Library Haul!
27:27 Recap

Books Mentioned: The Bullet that Missed, Infinity Gate, Automatic Noodle, Twelfth Knight, Children of Gods and Fighting Men, Time's Agent, Kitty Cat Kill Sat, Jonathan Strange and Mr Norell, Asunder, The Good House, Hemlock and Silver

🎵 Music Credit:
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📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024 → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

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August 2025 Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Horror Releases | 10 New Books for Your TBR

Jessicas Library Card 2025-07-21 | In this video, I’m previewing 10 brand-new fantasy, sci-fi, and horror books coming in August 2025. From fairy tale retellings to dark fantasy, these new releases span cozy fantasy, epic sci-fi, and gothic horror.

What August release are you most excited about? Share in the comments — or leave a tombstone emoji if you’re excited for all the witchy reads!

#August2025NewReleases #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #BookTube #SFFReleases

📚 Books mentioned:
The Magician of Tiger Castle by Louis Sachar
The Late Night Witches by Aura Lee Wallace
Hemlock & Silver by T Kingfisher
Dot Slash Magic by Liz Shipton
Automatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz
Artificial Wisdom by Thomas Weaver
These Memories Do Not Belong to Us by Yiming Ma
The Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel Canas
House of Dusk by Deva Fagan
Katabasis by RF Kuang

💫 Preorder or browse all the books mentioned:
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📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
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💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

⏱ Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:55 The Magician of Tiger Castle
02:32 The Late Night Witches
04:47 Hemlock & Silver
06:36 Dot Slash Magic
08:41 Automatic Noodle
10:02 Artificial Wisdom
12:10 These Memories Do Not Belong to Us
13:42 The Possession of Alba Diaz
15:26 House of Dusk
17:35 Katabasis

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Birthday Book Haul + Little Free Library Tour | New Sci-Fi & Fantasy Finds!

Jessicas Library Card 2025-07-14 | For my birthday this year, I wanted to celebrate in the most bookish way possible - by rehoming some old favorites and exploring Little Free Libraries and used bookstores I hadn’t visited before.

While the LFLs were pretty quiet (only one book came home with me!), the used bookstores absolutely delivered. I ended up with a cozy little haul of sci-fi and fantasy books I can’t wait to dive into.

If you’re in the mood for peaceful library stops, quiet bookstore browsing, and the joy of finding stories that feel just right - come along for this laid-back birthday vlog!

📦 Let me know in the comments: What’s the last book you brought home that felt like it was meant for you?
If you’re a quiet viewer today, leave a 📦 emoji so I know you were here!

⏱ Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:18 Little Free Library & Bookstore Tour
05:13 The Books!

🎵 Music Credit:
Epidemic Sound – http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024 → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

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Top 10 Books of 2025 (So Far!) | Best Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Mystery I’ve Read This Year

Jessicas Library Card 2025-07-11 | These are the ten books that have stuck with me most so far in 2025. From quiet grief to big questions, soft magic to sharp wit, these stories are the ones that stayed with me.

I’m sharing my top picks across sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, literary fiction, and beyond, plus who I think each book is best for. Whether you’re looking for something weird and lyrical or emotional and immersive, there might be something here for your TBR.

Books Mentioned in this video:
The Empress of Salt and Fortune
The Devils by Joe Abercrombine
The Keeper of Lonely Spirits by EM Anderson
I Cheerfully Refuse By Lief Enger
This Princess Kills Monsters by Ry Herman
A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett
Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri
The Incandescent by Emily Tesh
The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson
Where the Axe is Buried by Ray Naylor

📚 Bookshop list of all books mentioned:
bookshop.org/lists/my-top-reads-of-2025
(affiliate link - I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through this link)

⏱ Chapters:
0:00 Intro
00:42 The Empress of Salt and Fortune
2:40 The Devils
5:11 The Keeper of Lonely Spirits
8:29 I Cheerfully Refuse
11:38 This Princess Kills Monsters
14:35 A Drop of Corruption
16:44 Slaughterhouse Five
19:26 Daughter of the Forest
21:13 The Jasmine Throne
23:31 The Incandescent
26:01 The Raven Scholar
28:20 Where the Axe is Buried

🎵 Music Credit:
Epidemic Sound – http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024 → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
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June Reading Wrap-Up ✨ Favorites, DNFs & Everything In Between

Jessicas Library Card 2025-07-07 | This month’s reading had a little bit of everything—books I loved, books I’m still thinking about, and two I had to set aside. I read 11 books in June, mostly in my usual mix of fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, and literary fiction. In this reading wrap-up, I’m sharing what worked, what didn’t, and why Slaughterhouse-Five might’ve broken my brain just a little.

You’ll find the full list of books below, with timestamps if you'd like to jump to a specific review. I’ve also linked a Bookshop list with everything I talk about—thank you for supporting the channel if you choose to use it!

📚 Books Mentioned:
Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
Wearing the Lion by John Wiswell
The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne
Death on the Caldera by Emily Paxman
Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
This Princess Kills Monsters by Breanne Randall
The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton
Small Miracles by Olivia Atwater
A Far Better Thing by H.G. Parry
The Alienist by Caleb Carr
The Dollmakers by Lynn Buchanan (DNF)
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab (DNF)

📚 Bookshop list of all books mentioned:
bookshop.org/lists/june-2025-reads-jessica-s-library-card
(affiliate link - I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase through this link)

⏱ Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:13 This Princess Kills Monsters
3:52 Wearing the Lion
6:20 A Far Better Thing
9:08 Death on the Caldera
13:01 Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil (DNF)
14:45 Daughter of the Forest
18:06 The Shadow of the Gods
21:14 Slaughterhouse Five
24:29 Strange Practice
27:34 The Dollmakers (DNF)
30:34 Small Miracles
33:58 The Devil and the Dark Water
36:06 The Alienist

🎵 Music Credit:
Epidemic Sound – http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024 → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
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📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
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My 2025 Reading Journal | Mid-Year Flip-Through & Reflections

Jessicas Library Card 2025-07-02 | Come take a look inside my reading journal! I’ve been tracking everything I’ve read in 2025 using a mix of monthly spreads, pie charts, and TBR lists - and in this video, I’m flipping through the entire journal from January to June. Whether you’re curious about how to reading trackers or are just looking for bullet journal inspiration, here’s how the first half of my reading year looked on paper.

📔 Leave a comment and tell me if you keep a reading journal - and how you organize your monthly spreads! If you're feeling quiet, just leave a 📔 to let me know you stopped by.

Where I bought the stamps I use:
etsy.com/shop/mandbShop

🔍 What’s in this video:
January - June monthly spreads

Reading stats & pie charts

Favorite pages so far

How I organize my reading journal

🕒 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:35 Yearly Spreads
10:07 Monthly Spreads

🎵 Music Credit:
Epidemic Sound – http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024 → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

✉️ For review copies, sponsorships, or collaborations, contact me at:
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July TBR 2025 | TBR Jar Picks for Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and New Releases

Jessicas Library Card 2025-06-27 | It’s time for my July 2025 TBR! In this video, I’m picking 12 books using my TBR jar, with a mix of fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and new releases I’m excited to read this month. What’s on your July TBR? Let me know in the comments - or leave a 🚀if you're feeling quiet!

#July2025NewReleases #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #BookTube #SFFReleases

📌 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:17 Physical TBR Pick
02:41 Young Adult
08:17 Fantasy
09:54 Post Apocalyptic
14:11 TBR Veteran
16:50 Five Star Prediction
19:06 Sci-Fi
20:25 Cute Cover
21:33 Spaceship on the Cover
24:18 Detective
25:20 A Hyped Book
26:00 Romance
26:56 Recap and wrap-up

🎵 Music Credit:
Epidemic Sound – http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024 → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

✨ Books mentioned:
Piranesi, Wool, Nemesis Games, Too Like the Lightning, Holly, Children of Blood and Bone, And Put Away Childish Things, The Witch Roads, A Forbidden Alchemy, The Frozen People, A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping, The Bewitching

✉️ For review copies, sponsorships, or collaborations, contact me at:
jessicaslibrarycard@gmail.com

July 2025 Fantasy, Sci-Fi & Horror Releases | 14 New Books for Your TBR

Jessicas Library Card 2025-06-23 | In this video, I’m previewing 14 brand-new fantasy, sci-fi, and horror books coming in July 2025. From magical innkeeping to dark mysteries, these new releases span cozy fantasy, epic adventure, and spine-chilling horror.

📚 Bookshop list with all the books featured (affiliate link — I earn a small commission if you shop through this link, at no extra cost to you): bookshop.org/lists/july-2025-new-books

What July release are you most excited about? Share in the comments — or leave a 🧹 if you’re excited for all the witchy reads!

#July2025NewReleases #FantasyBooks #SciFiBooks #HorrorBooks #BookTube #SFFReleases

📖 Books mentioned:
Grave Birds by Dana Emmendorf
A Forbidden Alchemy by Stacy McEwan
Infinite Archive by Muir Lafferty
The Frozen People by Ely Griffiths
The Secret Market of the Dead by Giovanni De Feo
A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna
The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno Garcia
A Resistance of Witches by Morgan Ryan
Volatile Memory by Seth Haddon
The Library at Hellebore by Cassandra Khaw
SilverCloak by LK Stevens
The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World by JR Dawson
The Memory Hunters by Mia Tsai
A Theory of Dreaming by Ava Reid

📌 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:49 Grave Birds by Dana Emmendorf
02:28 A Forbidden Alchemy by Stacy McEwan
04:10 Infinite Archive by Muir Lafferty
05:26 The Frozen People by Ely Griffiths
06:43 The Secret Market of the Dead by Giovanni De Feo
07:48 A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping
10:00 The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno Garcia
11:35 A Resistance of Witches
12:51 Volatile Memory by Seth Haddon
14:37 The Library at Hellebore
16:15 Silver Cloak
17:24 The Lighthouse at the Edge of the World
18:38 The Memory Hunters
19:25 A Theory of Dreaming by Ava Reid

🎵 Music Credit:
Epidemic Sound – http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024 → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

✉️ For review copies, sponsorships, or collaborations, contact me at:
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1,000 Subscriber Q&A | BookTube, Life & Favorite Reads

Jessicas Library Card 2025-06-20 | To celebrate reaching 1,000 subscribers (!!!), I’m answering your questions - about books, BookTube, and a few real-life things too. This is a relaxed milestone Q&A, and I’m so grateful to everyone who submitted a question or helped me reach this point.

Whether you’ve been here from the beginning or just stumbled across this video, I’m really glad you’re part of this community. Thank you for being here!

📚 Books mentioned:
Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
Redshirts By John Scalzi
Kaiju Preservation society
Old Man's War
The Hobbit by Tolkien
The Five Little Peppers and How they Grew
Heidi

🛒 My Bookshop.org storefront (I earn a commission on books purchased here)
bookshop.org/shop/jessicaslibrarycard

⏱ Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & thank you
01:10 – Book questions
14:28– BookTube questions
19:52 – Life questions
31:00 – Wrap-up & final thoughts

🎵 Music Credit:
Epidemic Sound – http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024 → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
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Mid-Year Freakout Tag 2025 | My Favorite (& Least Favorite) Books So Far

Jessicas Library Card 2025-06-16 | It’s time for the Mid-Year Freakout Tag! I’m checking in on my 2025 reading goals and sharing the best books I’ve read so far, the biggest surprises and disappointments, new favorite characters, and more.

📚 Featuring sci-fi, fantasy, romance, and literary fiction

💬 Let me know your answers in the comments - or leave me the🐸emoji if you're feeling quiet!

🛍️ Browse my Bookshop storefront: bookshop.org/shop/jessicaslibrarycard
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📖 Books mentioned:
I Cheerfully Refuse by Lief Enger
The Keeper of Lonely Spirits by EM Anderson
A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett
The Devils by Joe Abercrombie
The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodsgon
Where the Axe Is Buried By Ray Naylor
The Expanse series by James SA Corey
Emily Wilde series by Heather Fawcet
Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh
...and more!

📌 Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Best Book so Far
04:30 Best Sequel
07:08 New Release TBR
08:44 Most Anticipated release
11:31 - Biggest Disappointment
13:03 - Biggest Surprise
13:50 - Favorite New Author
14:30 - Favorite Character
15:29 - Book that made you cry
16:54 - Book that made you happy
17:44 - Most Beautiful book
18:44 - Still to come

#2025Releases #midyearfreakouttag #FantasyBooks2025 #SciFiBooks2025 #MysteryBooks2025 #Booktube

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📺 More Bookish Videos:
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2025 Book Releases I’ve Read | Who Should Pick Them Up

Jessicas Library Card 2025-06-12 | I’ve already read a big stack of 2025 books and new releases, and today I’m sharing them all, along with thoughts on what kind of reader might enjoy each one. If you’re wondering which 2025 books to pick up (and which might not be for you), this is the video for you.

I’ll cover fantasy, science fiction, and mystery new releases - all published in 2025 - with honest reviews and a reader guide for each title.

Thanks for watching! I’ve been reading a ton of 2025 releases lately and loved putting this guide together — I hope it helps you find the right books for you.

📚 Have you read any 2025 books yet? Or are there any you’re especially curious about? Let me know below!
🔍 Quiet viewers — leave a magnifying glass emoji in the comments if you made it to the end!

✨ Books featured:
Find all these books in one place at my Bookshop.org shop:
bookshop.org/lists/2025-new-releases-that-i-enjoyed
I may earn a small commission on sales through this link.

This Princess Kills Monsters by Ry Herman
The Devils by Joe Abercrombie
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson
The Incandescent by Emily Tesh
Where the Axe is Buried by Ray Nayler
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
The Outcast Mage by Annabel Campbell
Swordheart by T Kingfisher
Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales
When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi
Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid
The Keeper of Lonely Spirits by EM Anderson
The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare
The River Has Roots by Amal El-mohtar
Murder by Memory by Olivia Waite
A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett
How to Seal Your Own Fate by Kristin Perrin

✨ Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Witchcraft for Wayward Girls
02:30 - The Outcast Mage
03:50 - Swordheart
05:31 - Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales
06:55 - When the Moon Hits Your Eye
08:30 - Fable for the End of the World
10:09 - The Keeper of Lonely Spirits
12:16 - The Ragpicker King
13:45 - The River Has Roots
15:10 - Murder by Memory
16:00 - A Drop of Corruption
17:28 - Where the Axe is Buried
19:08 - How to Seal Your Own Fate
20:02 - The Raven Scholar
22:14 - Th Incandescent
23:54 - The Devils
25:31 - The Knight and the Moth
27:17 - This Princess Kills Mosters

#2025Releases #NewBookReleases2025 #FantasyBooks2025 #SciFiBooks2025 #MysteryBooks2025 #Booktube

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📺 More Bookish Videos:
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📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

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Are These Sci-Fi & Fantasy Opinions Controversial? | Popular SFF Opinions I Agree With

Jessicas Library Card 2025-06-08 | I’m sharing 15 opinions about sci-fi and fantasy books - and giving examples of books that prove why I stand by them. From messy magic systems to villain POVs, quiet fantasy to weird sci-fi, these are some of my favorite ways SFF can shine.

There are book recommendations all throughout the video - so if you’re looking for new sci-fi and fantasy reads (standalone SFF, weird fiction, slow burn fantasy, low fantasy, villain POVs, literary sci-fi, and more), you’ll find plenty to add to your list.

✨ Let me know in the comments which opinions you agree or disagree with - and share your favorite sci-fi & fantasy opinions too!

🔥 Quiet viewers — leave a fire emoji so I know you stopped by!
❓ I’m also still collecting questions for my 1,000 subscriber Q&A — feel free to ask anything (bookish or otherwise)!

Found family books that will steal your heart
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⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Literary Sci-Fi
03:19 Great World-building
06:53 Unlikeable characters
09:03 Different settings
10:51 Standalones are the best!
12:39 Weird Fiction
14:34 Soft Magic systems are great
16:15 Slow paced stories
17:48 Maps!
19:06 Blend those genres!
21:15 Found Family is the Superior Trope
22:22 Science!
23:39 Vibes over plot/cozy
26:39 Popular doesn’t mean shallow

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📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024 → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

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Huge Secondhand Book Haul | Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror & More!

Jessicas Library Card 2025-06-05 | You all know I love used books! Today I have books from a local library sale, thrift store, and my favorite used bookstore - featuring fantasy, sci-fi, horror, literary fiction, and mystery!

Let me know in the comments if you’ve read any of these, or if you’ve found a great book bargain or secondhand gem lately.

🎈 Quiet viewers, leave a balloon emoji so I know you stopped by!
❓Also, I’m still collecting questions for my 1,000 subscriber Q&A—feel free to ask me anything (bookish or otherwise)!

Timestamps

00:00 – Intro
01:32 – Fantasy & Sci-Fi
21:37 – Horror
22:24 – Literary Fiction
23:19 – Mystery

🎵 Music Credit:
Epidemic Sound – http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024 → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/ql95NKvMVGo
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
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#BookHaul #SecondhandBooks #FantasyBooks

May 2025 Wrap-Up | 10 Books Reviewed: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Lit Fic

Jessicas Library Card 2025-06-01 | It’s time to wrap up everything I read in May - and wow, what a month. I picked up some buzzy new releases (The Incandescent, The Devils, The Knight and the Moth), finished a trilogy I’ve loved (The Burning Kingdoms), and finally read Hamnet and Fairy Tale. I’ve got a mix of sci-fi, fantasy, literary fiction, and historical drama in this one, and some books I’ll be thinking about for a long time.

If you’ve read any of these or are curious about them, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments! And if you’re new here, I’d love it if you subscribed - especially since we’re so close to 1,000! 💛

I’m collecting questions for an upcoming Q&A Celebration video, so please leave them in the comments. If you’re feeling quiet, leave me the 💀 emoji in honor of the Devils.

📚 All books mentioned are linked below via Bookshop.org (affiliate). Buying through these links supports indie bookstores and my channel - thank you!

I made a list of all the books in this video below, or click on the individual links for each title.
May 2025 Reads - bookshop.org/lists/may-2025-reads-jessica-s-library-card

Fairy Tale by Stephen King bookshop.org/a/112937/9781668002193
The Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley bookshop.org/a/112937/9781481447973
Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell bookshop.org/a/112937/9781984898876
The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger bookshop.org/a/112937/9781982179229
The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri bookshop.org/a/112937/9780316538565
The Lotus Empire by Tasha Suri bookshop.org/a/112937/9780316538602
The Incandescent by Emily Tesh bookshop.org/a/112937/9781250835017
The Devils by Joe Abercrombie bookshop.org/a/112937/9781250880055
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig bookshop.org/a/112937/9780316582704
A Winter’s Promise by Christelle Dabos bookshop.org/a/112937/9781609456078

⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
00:50 - Hamnet
03:19 - The Light Brigade
06:21 - Fairy tale
10:56 - A Winter's Promise
14:44 - The Burning Kingdoms Trilogy
17:58 - The Incandescent
21:09 - The devils
24:32 - The Knight and the Moth
27:25 - The River We Remember

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📺 More Bookish Videos:
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📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
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June TBR: What My TBR Jar Picked + New Fantasy & Mystery Reads

Jessicas Library Card 2025-05-29 | It’s time for my June TBR! I pulled 8 prompts from my TBR jar, picked one physical book I’ve been putting off (Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie), and added a few new sci-fi/fantasy releases I’m really excited to read this month.

This list has a little of everything - epic fantasy, cozy mysteries, speculative weirdness, and one very pink cover that I couldn’t resist.

📚 Let me know what you're excited to read in June - or just drop a 📚 emoji if you’re watching quietly!

⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
01:23 - Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie
03:38 - The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami
05:40 - The Dollmakers by Lynn Buchanan
08:14 - Strange Practice by Vivian Shaw
10:17 - Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
12:40 - Death on the Caldera by Emily Paxman
13:38 - Slaughterhouse Five, The Devil in the Dark Water
15:23 - Small Miracles by Olivia Atwater
18:03 - The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne
19:35 - This Princess Kills Monsters by Ry Herman
20:03 - A Far Better Thing by HG Parry
20:39 - Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by VE Schwab

📚 All books mentioned are linked below via Bookshop.org (affiliate). Buying through these links supports indie bookstores and my channel - thank you!

Daughter of the Forest → bookshop.org/a/112937/9781250238665
The Shadow of the Gods → bookshop.org/a/112937/9780316539883
Death on the Caldera → bookshop.org/a/112937/9781835411582
The Dream Hotel → bookshop.org/a/112937/9780593317600
The Dollmakers → bookshop.org/a/112937/9780063308268
Strange Practice (Dr. Greta Helsing #1) → bookshop.org/a/112937/9780316434607
Slaughterhouse-Five → bookshop.org/a/112937/9780385333849
The Devil and the Dark Water → bookshop.org/a/112937/9781728234298
Small Miracles → bookshop.org/a/112937/9781778271304
Cat Among the Pigeons → bookshop.org/a/112937/9780062073792
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil → bookshop.org/a/112937/9781250320520
This Princess Kills Monsters → bookshop.org/a/112937/9780593733080
A Far Better Thing → bookshop.org/a/112937/9781250334183

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📺 More Bookish Videos:
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📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

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Are These 3 Fantasy & Sci-Fi Books Worth the Hype? (May 2025 Releases)

Jessicas Library Card 2025-05-25 | I read The Incandescent by Emily Tesh, The Devils by Joe Abercrombie, and The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig - three of the most anticipated May 2025 fantasy and sci-fi releases—and they absolutely delivered.

In this spoiler-free reading vlog, I review each book and talk about what made them unforgettable: from brilliant worldbuilding to twisty plots and standout characters. If you're looking for your next 5-star fantasy or sci-fi read, these just might be it.

Let me know if you’re planning to read any of these - or if you’re feeling quiet, leave a 💀 in the comments!

⏱️ Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
3:36 – The Incandescent
13:24 – The Devils
24:24 – The Knight and the Moth
34:02 – Final Thoughts & Ratings

📚 All books mentioned are linked below via Bookshop.org (affiliate). Buying through these links supports indie bookstores and my channel - thank you!

The Incandescent: bookshop.org/a/112937/9781250835017
The Devils: bookshop.org/a/112937/9781250880055
The Knight and the Moth: bookshop.org/a/112937/9780316582704

🎵 Music Credit:
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📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024 → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
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Books I Couldn’t Finish | Why I DNFed These Reads

Jessicas Library Card 2025-05-22 | Today’s video is all about the books I didn’t finish this year — and why I chose to put them down. I’ll start by sharing some of the most common reasons I DNF (did not finish) a book, then walk you through 8 recent reads that just didn’t work for me.

My goal with this video isn’t to bash any titles — it’s to normalize quitting a book that isn’t the right fit. Whether it’s the pacing, the writing style, or just bad timing, I truly believe it’s okay to stop reading when a book isn’t clicking.

📚 Featured books include: Great Big Beautiful Life, The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King, Ancillary Justice, and more.

❌ Have you DNFed anything lately? Tell me in the comments — or drop a ❌ emoji if you’re a quiet viewer!

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
00:39 – Why I DNF
03:05 – Murder at Gull’s Nest
03:54 – Ancillary Justice
04:42 – Ready or Not
06:08 – Great Big Beautiful Life
08:09 – Station Eternity
09:14 – The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King
10:29 – Sword Crossed
11:25 – Episode 13

🎵 Music Credit
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📺 More Bookish Videos
➤ Best Books of 2024 → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
➤ My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
➤ New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
➤ Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
➤ My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
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June 2025 Book Releases You Shouldn’t Miss (Sci-Fi & Fantasy)

Jessicas Library Card 2025-05-18 | These are the sci-fi, fantasy, and mystery books I’m most excited about coming out in June 2025! This list includes new releases from V.E. Schwab, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Megan O’Keefe, and more—featuring a mix of high-stakes fantasy, cozy mystery, weird sci-fi, and dramatic debut novels.

✨ I share monthly new book releases across speculative genres, plus a follow-up new releases reading vlog where I try a few and let you know if they’re worth your time.

📚 Looking for June 2025 science fiction and fantasy book releases? You’re in the right place.

Let me know what you're excited to read in June — or drop a 🚀 if you're just here for the vibes!

📚 All books mentioned are linked below via Bookshop.org (affiliate). Buying through these links supports indie bookstores and my channel—thank you!

Bookshop list with all the books mentioned:
June 2025 Anticipated Releases → bookshop.org/lists/june-2025-anticipated-releases

Individual books:
Of Monsters and Mainframes → bookshop.org/a/112937/9781964721132
Shroud → bookshop.org/a/112937/9780316579025
The Two Lies of Faven Scythe → bookshop.org/a/112937/9780316572026
The Listeners → bookshop.org/a/112937/9780593655504
A Song of Legends Lost → bookshop.org/a/112937/9781668086834
The Witch Roads → bookshop.org/a/112937/9781250338617
Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil → bookshop.org/a/112937/9781250320520
A Most Puzzling Murder → bookshop.org/a/112937/9780778387695
This Princess Kills Monsters → bookshop.org/a/112937/9780593733080
A Far Better Thing → bookshop.org/a/112937/9781250334183
Wearing the Lion → bookshop.org/a/112937/9780756419547
A Magic Deep & Drowning → bookshop.org/a/112937/9781525809910

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
00:49 – Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove
02:10 – Shroud by Adrian Tchaikovsky
03:06 – The Two Lies of Faven Scythe by Megan O’Keefe
04:27 – The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater
05:37 – A Song of Legends Lost by M.H. Ayinde
07:41 – The Witch Roads by Kate Elliott
08:36 – Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab
09:37 – A Most Puzzling Murder by Bianca Marais
10:30 – This Princess Kills Monsters by Ry Herman
11:29 – A Far Better Thing by H.G. Parry
12:23 – Wearing the Lion by John Wiswell
13:32 – A Magic Deep & Drowning by Hester Fox

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📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024 → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
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I Visited 25 Little Free Libraries in One Day | Little Free Library Haul & Tour!

Jessicas Library Card 2025-05-15 | Come along as I visit 25 Little Free Libraries in Louisville, Kentucky to donate a ton of books from my recent unhaul! I’ll show you what I dropped off, what I picked up, and share some of the cutest, quirkiest libraries I came across along the way. If you love cozy book vlogs, unhauls, or community book boxes, I think you’ll love this one.

👇 Let me know in the comments: What’s the best thing you’ve ever found in a Little Free Library? Or just drop a 📚 if you’re a quiet viewer and want to say hi!

#LittleFreeLibrary #BooktubeVlog #UnhaulWithMe #BookHaul #Booktube

📚 All books mentioned are linked below via Bookshop.org (affiliate). Buying through these links supports indie bookstores and my channel—thank you!

Link to the Little Free Library world map, where you can find libraries near you:
littlefreelibrary.org/map

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
02:01 – Little Free Library tour
17:35 – Book Haul and Wrapup

📚 Books I Mentioned or Donated
Affiliate links via Bookshop.org — purchases made through these links support both indie bookstores and my channel at no extra cost to you. Thank you! 💛

Books I Picked Up:

Dawn by Octavia E. Butler – bookshop.org/a/112937/9781538753712

An American Marriage by Tayari Jones – bookshop.org/a/112937/9781616208684

Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout –bookshop.org/a/112937/9780812986471

You, Again by Kate Goldbeck – bookshop.org/a/112937/9780593448120

Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby – bookshop.org/a/112937/9781250252715

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin – bookshop.org/a/112937/9780593466490

Heartstopper Vol. 1 by Alice Oseman – bookshop.org/a/112937/9781338617436

The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien – bookshop.org/a/112937/9780618706419

Another Fine Mess by Lindy Ryan – bookshop.org/a/112937/9781250324238

Books I Unhauled:

The Stars Too Fondly by Emily Hamilton – bookshop.org/a/112937/9780063320819

The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang –bookshop.org/a/112937/9780062662583

The Exvangelicals – bookshop.org/a/112937/9781250870322

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid – bookshop.org/a/112937/9781501161933

Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo –bookshop.org/a/112937/9781250076977

Shades of Milk and Honey by Mary Robinette Kowal – bookshop.org/a/112937/9780765325600

Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton – bookshop.org/a/112937/9781250321718

American Daughters by Piper Huguley – bookshop.org/a/112937/9780593729397

Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak – bookshop.org/a/112937/9781250819352

The In-Between by Hadley Vlahos – bookshop.org/a/112937/9780593499931

I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai – bookshop.org/a/112937/9780593490167

The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker – bookshop.org/a/112937/9780812984668

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024! → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

✉️ For review copies, sponsorships, or collaborations, contact me at:
jessicaslibrarycard@gmail.com

31 Books I’m Donating (and Why I’m Unhauling Them)

Jessicas Library Card 2025-05-08 | In this unhaul, I’m donating 31 books I no longer want to keep, from stories I didn’t connect with to books that have sat unread for years. I’m trying to keep my shelves intentional and full of books I’m genuinely excited to read.

Many of these books will be going into Little Free Libraries, and I’ll be filming that process for an upcoming vlog (coming very soon!). The rest are headed to the Friends of the Library store, where I hope they’ll find new readers who’ll love them more than I did.

I’m sharing the reasons behind each one. No shame, no guilt, just a more intentional shelf!

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:14 - Shelf tour/selecting books
07:37 - Why I'm unhauling these books

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024! → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

I Read 13 Books in April! | Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mysteries & More

Jessicas Library Card 2025-05-04 | April was a packed reading month—13 books across fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, and literary fiction! From immersive worlds like The Jasmine Throne and A Drop of Corruption to powerful reflections like Between the World and Me and Kindred, this wrap-up has everything. I’m sharing what I loved, what fell flat, and which ones I think more people should be talking about. Let’s chat books!

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - A Drop of Corruption
04:00 - Where the Axe is Buried
07:37 - The Wolf Den
09:46 - Ordinary Monsters
12:21 - Ancillary Justice
13:28 - The Jasmine Throne
16:53 - Murder at Gulls Nest
18:07 - Between the World and Me
19:53 - Kindred
21:25 - Ready or Not
23:04 - How to Seal Your Own Fate
25:15 - Sisters of the Vast Black
28:10 - The Raven Scholar
32:21 - Murder on the Orient Express
34:40 - Great Big Beautiful Life
37:07 - Exhalation
38:15 - Red Moscow by R.C. Reid

✨ Let me know your favorite April read in the comments!

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024! → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

Picking my May TBR using my TBR Jar!

Jessicas Library Card 2025-04-27 | I'm so excited to share my May TBR with you all! I ended up with everything from Fantasy (lots of fantasy) to sci-fi, literary fiction, and historical mystery. The TBR jar kept me guessing the whole time, and I had a great time making my choices.

Let me know what you are excited to read in May!

Read the first three chapters of "The Devils" by Joe Abercrombie here:
reactormag.com/excerpt-the-devils-by-joe-abercrombie-chapters-1-3

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:45 - Backlist Battle results
02:59 - Physical TBR jar pick 1
04:30 - Physical TBR Jar pick 2
05:36 - Pick 1
10:16 - Pick 2
13:06 - Pick 3
13:58 - Pick 4
15:22 - Pick 5
16:42 - Pick 6
19:13 - Pick 7
20:12 - Pick 8
23:28 - Pick 9
27:36 - Pick 10

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024! → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

May 2025 New Fantasy & Sci-Fi Books You’ll Want on Hold ASAP!

Jessicas Library Card 2025-04-24 | May is packed with exciting new fantasy, mystery, and sci-fi releases, and I’m going through all the ones that caught my eye—from big names like Joe Abercrombie and Guy Gavriel Kay to some intriguing debuts. If you're wondering which books are worth putting on hold at your library (or adding to your TBR), this is the list! Let me know which ones you’re excited about in the comments.

Read the first three chapters of "The Devils" by Joe Abercrombie here:
reactormag.com/excerpt-the-devils-by-joe-abercrombie-chapters-1-3

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:39 - 🐉 Brighter than Scale, Swifter than Flame
01:49 - 🌿 Overgrowth by Mira Grant
03:30 - 🔥 The Incandescent by Emily Tesh
04:58 - 🕵️ The Labyrinth House Murders
06:18 - 😈 The Devils by Joe Abercrombie
08:09 - 🚪 Portalmania by Debbie Urbanski
09:04 - 🦋 The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
10:03 - 🏡 We Live Here Now
11:07 - ✍️ Written on the Dark by Guy Gavriel Kay
12:29 - 🌋 Death on the Caldera

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024! → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

#BacklistBooks #PhysicalTBR #BookTube #TBRVideo #MayTBR #PickMyNextRead

Reading Vlog: Kindred, The Jasmine Throne & Stories of Resistance

Jessicas Library Card 2025-04-22 | This week I read three wildly different but thematically powerful books—Kindred by Octavia Butler, The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri, and Between the World and me by Ta-Nehesi Coates—and they all had something to say about power, survival, and the systems we live in. This vlog got a little deeper than I expected, but it’s one I’m really proud of.

There are some spoiler sections in this video—but don’t worry! They’re clearly marked on screen and in the chapters below, so feel free to skip around if you haven’t read the books yet.

⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro
01:28 – The Jasmine Throne (spoiler-free)
08:11 – The Jasmine Throne (spoilers)
14:11 – Between the World and Me (spoiler-free)
20:21 – Kindred (spoiler-free)
25:08 – Kindred (spoilers)
29:25 – Final thoughts

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024! → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

Backlist Battle! Which book should I read in May? 📚

Jessicas Library Card 2025-04-17 | It’s time for a Backlist Battle! I pulled 7 books from my physical TBR and I need your help choosing one to read in May. These are all books I’ve owned for a while but haven’t gotten to yet — and one of them finally gets its moment!

✨ Featuring backlist titles like Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell, Fairy Tale, The Light Brigade, and more.

📚 Timestamps & book titles below!

Timestamps
0:00 🎬 Intro
1:41 🚀 *Generation Ship* by Michael Mammay
3:09 🧙‍♂️ *Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell* by Susanna Clarke
4:26 🕵️‍♀️ *Truly Devious* by Maureen Johnson
5:21 💃 *The Beautiful Ones* by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
6:46 👑 *Fairy Tale* by Stephen King
8:31 🌸 *The Last Tale of the Flower Bride* by Roshani Chokshi
9:18 ⚔️ *The Light Brigade* by Kameron Hurley
10:08 🗳️ How to Vote + Outro

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024! → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

#BacklistBooks #PhysicalTBR #BookTube #TBRVideo #MayTBR #PickMyNextRead

I Read 100+ Books Without Going Broke — Heres How + Library Book Haul

Jessicas Library Card 2025-04-13 | If you're wondering how to read more without spending a fortune, I'm sharing a library haul and all my favorite ways to save money on books — including how I read 100+ books last year using the library, Libby, and my Kobo. I’ll break down how much I saved, how I use library holds to actually read more, and how using Libby helped me get out of my comfort zone and try new genres. Whether you're a budget reader, looking to build better reading habits, or just want to read more books in 2025, this one’s for you!

📚 Featuring: – My library strategy
– Tips for using Libby (ebooks + audiobooks!)
– Kobo vs Kindle for library books
– Reading more genres for free
– How much I actually saved last year by using the library

My Kobo video:
youtu.be/_ZvJsQApQ3U

Timestamps

00:00 - Intro
00:52 - How the library made me a reader
02:02 - Library resources
04:35 - Libby tips
06:54 - My "Library Only" rule
08:48 - Exploring new genres
10:32 - How much did I save?
12:58 - Don't be afraid to DNF!
13:37 - Library store haul

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024! → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

Quarterly Reading Check-In 📚 How’s My TBR Going So Far?

Jessicas Library Card 2025-04-10 | Three months into 2025 - how am I doing with my reading goals? I'm doing the Quarter-Year Crisis Book Tag — a reading check-in featuring the books that surprised me, the ones that let me down, and the goals I need to step up on!

Originally created by @RoisinsReading

1. How many books have you read so far?
2. Have you already found a book you think might be a 2025 favorite?
3. Any 1 star books / least favorite book of the year?
4. Most read genre so far?
5. A book that surprised you?
6. Book that's come out in 2025 already that you want to read but haven't yet?
7. One goal you made that you're succeeding at
8. One goal you made you need to focus on
9. New to you Booktubers/bookstagrammer/booktokers for 2025 you recommend?

Channels mentioned:

@kevintowle9665
@readandre-read
@SnacksandStacks

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024! → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

r/Fantasy Bingo 2025 Recommendations & TBR

Jessicas Library Card 2025-04-06 | It’s time for the r/Fantasy Bingo 2025 challenge! In this video, I go through the new Reddit bingo card, share book recommendations for each square, and pick some fantasy and sci-fi reads for my own TBR. Whether you’re aiming for a blackout or just looking for recs, I hope this helps you plan your card too!

📌 Timestamps for Each Prompt:

00:00 – Intro & What is r/Fantasy Bingo
02:13 – Knights and Paladins
05:33 – Hidden Gem
07:00 – Published in the 1980s
09:39 – High Fashion
11:37 – Down With the System
13:52 – Impossible Places
15:25 – A Book in Parts
17:30 – Gods and Pantheons
18:56 – Last in a Series
20:41 – Book Club or Readalong Book
21:47 – Parent Protagonist
23:24 – Epistolary
25:24 – Published in 2025
27:13 – Author of Color
28:34 – Small Press or Self-Published
29:22 – Biopunk
30:45 – Elves and Dwarves
32:20 – LGBTQIA+ Protagonist
33:24 – Five Short Stories
33:56 – Stranger in a Strange Land
35:42 - Recycle a square
36:10 – Cozy
38:06 – Generic Title
39:32 – Not A Book
42:45 – Pirates

🧙‍♀️ Let me know in the comments what you’re reading for Bingo 2025, and if you have recs for any especially tricky squares!

The Official Reddit Bingo 2025 thread:
reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/1joxlrr/official_rfantasy_2025_book_bingo_challenge/?rdt=51390

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024! → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

New Fantasy & Sci-Fi Releases: Are they Worth the Hype?

Jessicas Library Card 2025-04-03 | 📚 I’m diving into brand new book releases to see if they live up to the hype! In this reading vlog, I tackle A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett and Where the Axe is Buried by Ray Nayler —will they be my new favorites, or are they overhyped? If you love fantasy, sci-fi, and mystery books as much as I do, follow along for my thoughts on these new books!

Let me know in the comments—what new release are you most excited for?

✨ Books Mentioned:

00:00 - Intro
2:42 - A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett
13:30 - Where the Axe is Buried by Ray Nayler

March Book Madness
youtu.be/uLIwAlKrF4E

Indie Indy Book Crawl
youtu.be/VXZCvEU-LdE

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024! → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

12 Books, 12 Ratings – My March Wrap-Up & Book Bracket Showdown!✨

Jessicas Library Card 2025-03-30 | I read 12 books in March 2025, rated them with my new rating system, and completed my Book Madness bracket to find the best book of the month! 📚🏆 Watch for full reviews, ratings, and the ultimate winner!

Channel mentioned:
Kris&Mads
youtube.com/@UCRMwdVOKuF2x0UI_DnOaG4g

📖 Books Reviewed & Timestamps:

🔹 Intro & Stats
00:00 - Intro
00:57 - Monthly reading stats
01:55 - My new rating system explained

🔹 Book Reviews & Ratings
02:53 - I Cheerfully Refuse
06:08 - I Cheerfully Refuse Rating
07:06 - When the Moon Hits Your Eye
09:31 - When the Moon Hits Your Eye Rating
10:52 - An Absolutely Remarkable Thing
13:43 - An Absolutely Remarkable Thing Rating
14:13 - The Nickel Boys
16:24 - The Nickel Boys Rating
16:38 - Fable for the End of the World
19:31 - Fable for the End of the World Rating
19:55 - The Keeper of Lonely Spirits
23:02 - The Keeper of Lonely Spirits Rating
23:30 - The Ragpicker King
25:28 - The Ragpicker King Rating
25:55 - Barrayar
27:42 - Barrayar Rating
28:05 - Station Eternity
29:34 - The River Has Roots
31:04 - The River Has Roots Rating
31:40 - The Poppy War
34:38 - The Poppy War Rating
35:01 - Murder by Memory
36:00 - Murder by Memory Rating

🔹 Final Showdown!
36:25 - Book Madness Bracket – Which Book Wins?

Which of these books have you read? Do you agree with my rankings? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️📚

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024! → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

April TBR Jar Picks! Fantasy, Sci-Fi & More 📖✨

Jessicas Library Card 2025-03-27 | It's time to choose my April 2025 TBR, and itis once again in the hands of my TBR jar! 🫣 Will I get books I’m excited for, or will chaos reign? Join me as I pick my April TBR, with some fun fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction and cozy mystery picks.

📚 Books Picked & Timestamps:
00:00 Intro & TBR Jar Rules
01:16 Pick #1 – The Jasmine Throne
03:10 Pick #2 – Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie
04:46 Pick #3 – Kindred by Octavia E Butler
06:44 Pick #4 Ready or Not by Cara Bastone
09:14 Pick #5 – Between the World and Me
10:33 Pick #6 – Ordinary Monsters by JM Miro
12:27 Pick #7 – A Drop of Corruption by Robert Jackson Bennett
13:15 Pick #8 – Where the Ax is Buried by Ray Nayler
14:37 Pick #9 – Murder at Gull's Nest by Jess Kid
16:53 Pick #10 – The Wolf Den by Elodie Harper
18:45 - Recap

What do you think of my picks? Let me know what’s on your April TBR! ⬇️

📺 More Bookish Videos You'll Love:
📌Choosing books based on their first paragraph
youtu.be/uBLUL9UKy4I

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024! → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

Exploring Indie Bookstores + My Book Haul! (Indy Indie Book Crawl 2025)

Jessicas Library Card 2025-03-23 | Join me as I explore independent bookstores on the Indy Indie Book Crawl! I’m visiting 16 indie bookstores, checking out some amazing books, and even stopping at the Kurt Vonnegut Museum.

📚 In This Video:
✔️ Indie bookstore tour & book shopping
✔️ My book haul from the crawl
✔️ A visit to the Kurt Vonnegut Museum
✔️ Why indie bookstores are the best!

Let me know in the comments—have you ever been on a book crawl?

📺 More Bookish Videos You'll Love:
📌Cincinnati Book Crawl
youtu.be/vs1HRP4Ts8A

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

📖 Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:07 - Bookstore tour
03:52 - Kurt Vonnegut Museum
07:13 - Slaughterhouse Five
08:23 - We Solve Murders
09:55 - Children of Blood and Bone
10:17 - Blind date with a book
14:40 - the Hexologists
15:31 - Beloved by Toni Morrison
16:19 - We Sold Our Souls by Grady Hendrix
17:48 - The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
18:29 - Peace Like a River
19:41 - The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
20:35 - Made Things by Adrian Tchaikovsky

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024! → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

Thrifted Book Haul | The Best Books I Found This Year (So Far!)

Jessicas Library Card 2025-03-20 | I love the thrill of thrifting books, and this secondhand book haul is full of amazing finds! This quarter, I picked up 19 incredible books, including fantasy, sci-fi, literary fiction, and mystery. Some were long-time wishlist books, some were complete surprises, and all were amazing deals.

If you love used book shopping, let me know in the comments—have you read any of these? What’s your best secondhand book find lately?

📖 Books in This Haul:
00:00 - Intro
01:09 - The Village Library Demon Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner
02:06 - Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer
03:10 - Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
04:06 - Manhattan Mayhem (Mystery Anthology)
06:03 - The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
07:30 - The Ninth Rain by Jen Williams
08:45 - The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon
10:15 - Kindred by Octavia Butler
11:40 - The Conductors by Nicole Glover
12:37 - They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
13:18 - Lark Ascending by Silas House
15:05 - Ordinary Monsters by J.M. Miro
16:28 - Red Moscow by R.C. Reid
17:40 - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
18:36 - A Winter’s Promise by Christelle Dabos
19:29 - The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling
20:19 - Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
21:31 - The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton
23:00 - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024! → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

I Judged These Books by Their First Paragraph—Was I Right?

Jessicas Library Card 2025-03-16 | I picked 10 books and read only the first paragraph and now it’s time to rank them by their opening lines! 📖 Which book has the best first sentence? Which one completely lost me? And did I pick the right winner for my April TBR? Let’s find out!

I was tagged in the "Quick to Judge Book Challenge" by @ellenmadebookclub, and now, I’m tagging YOU! If you love bookish challenges and want to judge books by their first lines, consider yourself tagged.

📚 Books Ranked by Their First Lines:
⏳ Timestamps:
00:00 - The Rules
01:29 - Choosing the Books
03:19 - Matrix by Lauren Groff
05:00 - The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
06:29 - The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger
08:31 - Ordinary Monsters by J.M. Miro
10:08 - Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs
11:03 - Moonbound by Robin Sloan
12:37 - What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
14:25 - The Invisible Library
15:26 - Clytemnestra
16:29 - The Deep Sky
17:55 - Final Ranking & Winner!

💬 Which of these books had the most intriguing first lines? Let me know in the comments!

Tagging:
@LibrariesandLattes
@Bryndisdaugtherofgunnar
@BookishChas

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

📺 More Bookish Videos:
📌 Best Books of 2024! → youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
📌 My Reading Journal Setup → youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
📌 New Library Tour → youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
📌 Little Free Library Tour & Haul → youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
📌 My BookTube Newbie Tag → youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

📌 Let’s Connect!
📷 Instagram → instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚 Goodreads → goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔 Storygraph → app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬 Threads → threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

r/Fantasy Bingo 2024: Did I Complete the Challenge?

Jessicas Library Card 2025-03-13 | I took on Reddit’s r/Fantasy 2024 Bingo Challenge, and now it’s time to see how I did! 🏆 Did I complete my board? Which fantasy, sci-fi and horror books were the biggest surprises, best reads, and total disappointments? Let’s go through my final bingo card and wrap up this year’s challenge!

📖 Want to see my original challenge TBR? Watch it here:
youtu.be/OWTjI9ADgU0

🔹 Have you done a reading challenge before? What was your favorite book from it? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

🔖 Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro to the r/Fantasy Bingo Challenge
01:21 - First in a Series 📚
02:16 - Alliterative Title ✨
02:57 - Under the Surface 🌊
04:15 - Criminals 🕵️‍♂️
05:05 - Dreams 💭
05:57 - Entitled Animals 🦁
07:36 - Horror 👻
08:25 - Prologues and Epilogues 📖
09:15 - Self-Published 🖊️
10:42 - Romantasy 💕
11:07 - Dark Academia 🏛️
12:07 - Multi-POV 👥
12:45 - Published in 2024 📅
13:27 - Character with a Disability ♿
13:56 - Published in the 90s 📜
15:16 - Orcs, Trolls, and Goblins, Oh My! 🧙‍♂️
15:38 - Space Opera 🚀
16:15 - Author of Color ✍️
16:59 - Survival 🌲
17:45 - Judge a Book by Its Cover 🎨
18:36 - Set in a Small Town 🏡
19:39 - Five Short Stories 📝
20:27 - Eldritch Creatures 🦑
21:10 - Reference Materials 📚
22:25 - Book Club 📖

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

More Videos:
My Best Books of 2024!
youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
My Reading Journal setup
youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
New library tour
youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
Little Free Library Tour and Haul
youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
My Booktube Newbie Tag
youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

LET'S CONNECT!
📷 Insta - instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚Goodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔Storygraph - app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬Threads - threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

Kobo Libra Colour vs Clara BW – Which Kobo is Best for You?

Jessicas Library Card 2025-03-09 | Is the Kobo Libra Color worth it over the Kobo Clara BW? In this in-depth comparison, I test both e-readers, showing the differences in screen quality, color vs black & white displays, battery life, and features. If you're looking for the best Kobo e-reader for 2024, this guide will help you choose!

How to add multiple library cards to your kobo:
youtube.com/watch?v=yo5suBeYOP4

Video on Amazon's book policies:
youtube.com/watch?v=tqc4_jCPISg

My Kobo Sleeve:
etsy.com/listing/1720652501/kobo-case-kobo-libra-2-case-fox-kobo?ref=yr_purchases

Timestamps

00:00 - Intro
01:17 - Physical form
03:55 - Responsiveness
07:55 - Battery life
08:33 - User interface
09:16 - Library support
12:24 - Color e-ink vs BW
17:59 - Stylus
19:49 - Pros and Cons
22:24 - Kobo store
24:10 - Case options
26:02 - Final recommendation

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

More Videos:
My Best Books of 2024!
youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
My Reading Journal setup
youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
New library tour
youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
Little Free Library Tour and Haul
youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
My Booktube Newbie Tag
youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

LET'S CONNECT!
📷 Insta - instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚Goodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔Storygraph - app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬Threads - threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

Fantasy, Goblins & Murder?! My February Reading Wrap-Up & Reviews

Jessicas Library Card 2025-03-02 | Another month, another stack of books! February’s reads included Emily Wilde’s Compendium of Lost Tales, The Goblin Emperor, In the Lives of Puppets, Swordheart, and Magpie Murders. Let’s talk cozy fantasy, unique worlds, and whether these books lived up to the hype!

Let me know what your favorite reads was in February! 👇✨

Channels mentioned:
@LibrariesandLattes

Romance reading vlog:
youtu.be/EW5Ck9Cu03o

Blind date with a book:
youtu.be/zebviyEepnk

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales
06:03 - Lending a Paw
08:05 - Swordheart
11:09 - Ocean's Echo
14:29 - The Goblin Emperor
18:05 - Magpie Murders
21:23 - In the Lives of Puppets

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

More Videos:
My Best Books of 2024!
youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
My Reading Journal setup
youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
New library tour
youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
Little Free Library Tour and Haul
youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
My Booktube Newbie Tag
youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

LET'S CONNECT!
📷 Insta - instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚Goodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔Storygraph - app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬Threads - threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

Blind Date with a Book – Cozy Mystery vs. Sci-Fi, Which Will I Love?

Jessicas Library Card 2025-02-27 | I picked two mystery books without knowing their titles, just based on vague hints—and the results were surprising! One turned out to be In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune, a heartwarming sci-fi book with robots, found family, and adventure. The other was Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass, a cozy mystery featuring a bookmobile librarian and an unexpected crime-solving cat. Did these blind dates lead to a perfect match or a total disaster? Watch my reading vlog to find out!

Have you ever gone on a blind date with a book? Let’s chat in the comments! 👇✨

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Intro
06:49 - Starting Book 1
08:17 - Update 1
12:06 - Review of Book 1
17:17 - Wrapup of book 2

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

More Videos:
My Best Books of 2024!
youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
My Reading Journal setup
youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
New library tour
youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
Little Free Library Tour and Haul
youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
My Booktube Newbie Tag
youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

LET'S CONNECT!
📷 Insta - instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚Goodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔Storygraph - app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬Threads - threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

March TBR Jar Picks! What Books Am I Reading This Month?

Jessicas Library Card 2025-02-23 | It's time for another TBR jar challenge! I'm drawing books for my March 2025 TBR, and there are some surprises in store. Will I get highly anticipated reads or total curveballs? Watch to see what fantasy, sci-fi, mystery and literary fiction books made the cut this month! If you enjoy TBR games and seeing what others are reading, this one’s for you.

Which books are you most excited for this March? Let’s chat in the comments! 👇✨

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Intro
02:49 - Physical TBR jar pick
04:24 - Random Letter generator
05:56 - Author You've read before
09:00 - Color wheel
10:38 - Male Author
13:24 - TBR Veteran
15:08 - New Author
16:25 - Female Author
17:09 - Water on the Cover
18:06 - Read in one sitting
19:01 - Recap

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

More Videos:
My Best Books of 2024!
youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
My Reading Journal setup
youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
New library tour
youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
Little Free Library Tour and Haul
youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
My Booktube Newbie Tag
youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

LET'S CONNECT!
📷 Insta - instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚Goodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔Storygraph - app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬Threads - threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

March & April 2025 Sci-Fi, Mystery, & Fantasy Book Releases You Can’t Miss!

Jessicas Library Card 2025-02-20 | A new season means new books to get excited about! March and April 2025 are packed with amazing sci-fi, mystery, and fantasy releases, and I’m sharing the ones I can’t wait to read. From Ava Reid's newest fantasy to a fresh sci-fi from John Scalzi, here are the books you need on your radar!

Which books are you most excited for this spring? Let’s chat in the comments! 👇✨

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:59 - Green Teeth by Molly O’Neil
02:00 - One We Were Willem by MR Carey
02:43 - The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare
03:32 - The Dream Hotel by Laila Lailami
04:26 - Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid
05:08 - The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
06:26 - Murder by Memory by Olivia Waite
07:09 - The third Rule of Time Travel
07:56 - Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green
08:31 - When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi
09:22 - Dissolution by Nicholas Binge
10:34 - The Keeper of Lonely Spirits
11:50 - How To Seal Your Own Fate
12:41 - Where he Ax is Buried
13:38 - A Drop of Corruption
14:09 - Vera Wong
14:34 - The Museum Detective
15:09 - Murder at Gulls Nest
15:37 - This is Not a Game
16:05 - the Raven Scholar
17:27 - Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
18:35 - When the Tides Held the Moon

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

More Videos:
My Best Books of 2024!
youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
My Reading Journal setup
youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
New library tour
youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
Little Free Library Tour and Haul
youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
My Booktube Newbie Tag
youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

LET'S CONNECT!
📷 Insta - instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚Goodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔Storygraph - app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬Threads - threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

Found Family Books That Will Steal Your Heart

Jessicas Library Card 2025-02-16 | Love found family stories? In this video, I’m sharing some of my favorite books that feature incredible friendships, tight-knit crews, and heartwarming character bonds. If you love books with strong found family dynamics, you won’t want to miss these recommendations!

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:19 - Station Eleven – Connection After the Apocalypse
2:57 - Light from Uncommon Stars - Found Family with a Side of Space
4:10 - Foundryside - Thieves, Secrets, and an Unlikely Crew
5:43 - Tress of the Emerald Sea – A Whimsical Found Family
7:11 - Floating Hotel - A Cozy Retreat Among the Stars
9:10 - The Expanse - A Space Family
10:34 - The Thursday Murder Club - Retirement, Mysteries, and Ride-or-Die Friends
12:20 - Lavender House - A Murder Mystery Wrapped in Chosen Family
13:39 - Nettle and Bone - Found Family, But Make It Fairytale Gothic
15:16 - Six of Crows – The Ultimate Heist Crew

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

More Videos:
My Best Books of 2024!
youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
My Reading Journal setup
youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
New library tour
youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
Little Free Library Tour and Haul
youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
My Booktube Newbie Tag
youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

LET'S CONNECT!
📷 Insta - instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚Goodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔Storygraph - app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬Threads - threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

Reading vlog: New Sci-fi & Fantasy Romance

Jessicas Library Card 2025-02-13 | Fantasy and sci-fi romance books are some of my favorites, so I picked up Swordheart by T. Kingfisher and Ocean’s Echo by Everina Maxwell to see how they compare. One of them might just be a new favorite!

📚 Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:38 Reading Swordheart – Fantasy Shenanigans?
5:28 Reading Ocean’s Echo – Found Family & Mind Control?
10:01 Final Thoughts – Worth the Read?

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

More Videos:
My Best Books of 2024!
youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
My Reading Journal setup
youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
New library tour
youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
Little Free Library Tour and Haul
youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
My Booktube Newbie Tag
youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

LET'S CONNECT!
📷 Insta - instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚Goodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔Storygraph - app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬Threads - threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

Hot or Not? Tier Ranking the Most Popular Romance Tropes

Jessicas Library Card 2025-02-09 | Which romance tropes are swoon-worthy and which ones should never be written again? I’m ranking the most popular romance tropes—from enemies to lovers, fake dating, one bed, forced proximity, second chance romance, and more! Some of these are absolute favorites, while others just don’t work for me. Watch to see where your favorite romance tropes land!

Do you agree with my rankings? Let me know in the comments!

More Videos:
My Best Books of 2024!
youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
My Reading Journal setup
youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
New library tour
youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
Little Free Library Tour and Haul
youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
My Booktube Newbie Tag
youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

LET'S CONNECT!
📷 Insta - instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚Goodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔Storygraph - app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬Threads - threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

The Booktuber Bio Tag (Original tag!) One Year Later… Who Am I as a Booktuber? |

Jessicas Library Card 2025-02-06 | I’ve been on BookTube for a whole year and it's time to reflect! 📚 This original book tag, the Booktuber Bio Tag, is all about looking back on my journey as a creator and sharing who I am as a booktuber after a year of making videos. I would love for you to give it a try!

✨ Questions include:

1 - Who are you? Share a little bit about yourself (as much as you feel comfortable)
2 - How long have you been on Booktube?
3 - What kinds of books do you love to read? Has Booktube had an effect on what you read?
4 - What do you enjoy about making Booktube videos?
5 - What do you not enjoy about making Booktube videos?
6 - What video on your channel are you the most proud of?
7 - Is there anything you wish was different about Booktube?
8 - Name three books that you have reviewed on your channel that you feel represent who you are as a reader.
9 - Name three booktubers whose content inspires you!
10 - Share the love! It can be challenging to find your audience - name three booktubers who you think need more hype!

Feel free to do the Booktuber Bio Tag yourself and let me know if you do!

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Question 1
02:29 - Question 2
03:23 - Question 3
04:43 - Question 4
05:46 - Question 5
06:29 - Question 6
07:17 - Question 7
08:16 - Question 8
11:58 - Question 9
13:31 - Question 10

Channels mentioned:
@LiteratureScienceAlliance
@BookChatWithPat8668
@hardysbooks
@Curious-Cat
@Bryndisdaugtherofgunnar
@BonnieNicoleWrites

Tagging:
@LibrariesandLattes
@BookishChas
@BookChatWithPat8668
@Curious-Cat
@ellenmadebookclub
@mildrumpus
@NicolesBookishNook
@SarahsNightstand
@TomOrange
@ObscureBookAdventures
@Shellyish
@readingwithrebeccanicole
@YourTrueShelf
@GoodBooksLately
@TheLibraryMouseGina
@BookBuds
@SnacksandStacks
@bookishmelody

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

More Videos:
My Best Books of 2024!
youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
My Reading Journal setup
youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
New library tour
youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
Little Free Library Tour and Haul
youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
My Booktube Newbie Tag
youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

LET'S CONNECT!
📷 Insta - instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚Goodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔Storygraph - app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
💬Threads - threads.net/@UCfwWHbM0C7AN0LDQy98xdRA

What I Read in January 📖 | Fantasy, Horror & More!

Jessicas Library Card 2025-02-02 | I read 12 books in January, and it was a mix of fantasy, horror, sci-fi, and literary fiction! Some were instant favorites, while others… not so much. Let’s talk about what I loved, what disappointed me, and which books you should add to your TBR! 📚

Time Stamps
00:00 - Intro
00:45 - Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix
04:12 - The Stars Too Fondly by Emily Hamilton
07:11 - Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen
09:24 - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
12:06 - The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo
14:10 The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai
16:01 - Thornhedge by T Kingfisher
17:24 - The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Beuhlman
19:13 - Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White
21:13 - Cibola Burn by James SA Corey
22:19 - Shards of Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold
24:43 - The Outcast Mage by Annabel Campbell

Channels Mentioned
Good Books Lately
youtube.com/@UC104QrzvflBrnB2PVTyDvAw

My Reading vlog for the BlackTongue Thief
youtu.be/-UKjycdIvF0

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

More Videos:
My Best Books of 2024!
youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
My Reading Journal setup
youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
New library tour
youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
Little Free Library Tour and Haul
youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
My Booktube Newbie Tag
youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

LET'S CONNECT!
📷 Insta - instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚Goodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔Storygraph - app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
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My 2024 Reading Stats – Did I Meet My Goals?

Jessicas Library Card 2025-01-30 | 2024 has wrapped up, so it’s time to dive into my reading stats! How many books did I read? What genres did I gravitate toward? And most importantly—did I actually meet my reading goals? Let’s break it all down!

The spreadsheet I use:

Created by youtube.com/@BooksWithAli
etsy.com/listing/1854589025/2025-ultimate-reading-spreadsheet-google

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

Time Stamps
00:00 - Intro
01:07 - The stats
14:51 - Looking forward

More Videos:
My Best Books of 2024!
youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
My Reading Journal setup
youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
New library tour
youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4
Little Free Library Tour and Haul
youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
My Booktube Newbie Tag
youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

LET'S CONNECT!
📷 Insta - instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚Goodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔Storygraph - app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
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What did my TBR Jar choose for February 2025?

Jessicas Library Card 2025-01-26 | Come along as I let my TBR jar pick my February reads! Will it pick my most anticipated books, or will chaos reign? Fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and mystery are all on this list. This was so fun to film and I can't wait to get started!

Let me know what you're reading this month in the comments!

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

Time Stamps
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Physical TBR pick
03:24 - TBR Jar Pick 1
08:05 - TBR Jar Pick 2
09:42 - TBR Jar Pick 3
11:19 - TBR Jar Pick 4
12:47 - TBR Jar Pick 5
14:10 - TBR Jar Pick 6
14:56 - TBR Jar Pick 7
16:31 - TBR Jar Pick 8
17:51 - TBR Jar Pick 9
18:51 - Recap

My Best Books of 2024!
youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU
My Reading Journal setup
youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE
New library tour
youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4

More Videos:

My Worst Books of 2024
youtu.be/Gu8J_3WenOs
Little Free Library Tour and Haul
youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
My Booktube Newbie Tag
youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

LET'S CONNECT!
📷 Insta - instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚Goodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔Storygraph - app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
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Reading Vlog: Is The Blacktongue Thief Worth the Hype?

Jessicas Library Card 2025-01-23 | Come along for a cozy January reading vlog as I dive into The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman! I visit the Friends of the Library store for an exciting haul, work on my January reading journal spreads, and share a step-by-step tutorial on transforming discarded library books by removing covers and stickers.

Come for the grimdark fantasy, stay for all the times my cat photobombs my videos!

Let me know what you're reading this week in the comments!

The Book haul video I mentioned:
youtu.be/HJAqlSiRPgA

My Reading Journal setup
youtu.be/4RtiXzQuqwE

New library tour
youtu.be/0pClhkm7yD4

Time Stamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:37 - Friends of the Library store
09:50 - Tutorial on library covers
13:00 - Reading update
17:51 - Tidying my bookshelves
21:31 - Reading journal spreads
26:04 - Final update

Music Credit - Epidemic Sound - http://www.epidemicsound.com

My Best Books of 2024!
youtu.be/OsuelhkdEBU

More Videos:

My Worst Books of 2024
youtu.be/Gu8J_3WenOs
Little Free Library Tour and Haul
youtu.be/RFVITYR17Io
My Booktube Newbie Tag
youtu.be/K6OzF2-diG

LET'S CONNECT!
📷 Insta - instagram.com/jessicas_library_card
📚Goodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/1053059-jessica
📔Storygraph - app.thestorygraph.com/profile/jessicas_library_card
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