Radical Unschooling and the Dire Consequences of Illiteracy Thought Couture 2024-09-22 | If there's one thing TikTok is good at, it's taking things to the extreme, and these radical unschooling parents prove it. Send your kids to school? Teach them to read? No way! Instead these unschooled children are "free" to learn whatever they want, whenever they want, and if they don't want to learn something, they won't.But what does this mean for their literacy? You know, the most essential skill every person who wants to function in society needs? It's in danger, and these parents don't seem to care. Today we're looking at the two most prominent TikTok unschoolers as well as the lived experience of a (former) functionally illiterate adult. Please, for the love of all that's good in the world--teach your kids to read 📖00:00 Intro02:25 What is Unschooling?04:18 What is Illiteracy?06:50 TikTok Reactions28:14 Oliver James32:09 Final Thoughts🤓 MY SOURCES:apmresearchlab.org/10x-adult-literacy barbarabush.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/BBFoundation_GainsFromEradicatingIlliteracy_9_8.pdfnces.ed.gov/surveys/piaac/measure.asp?section=1&sub_section=3johnholtgws.com/who-was-john-holtliteracymidsouth.org/news/the-relationship-between-incarceration-and-low-literacy📱SOCIALSinstagram.com/thoughtcouturethreads.net/@thoughtcouture goodreads.com/thoughtcouture.....#unschooling #commentary #videoessay #tiktokreaction #booktube #literacy #readingskills #bookcommunity #readingcommunity bookish commentary, booktuber, booktube, booktok, video essay, commentary youtuber, tiktok unschooling, unschooling on tiktok, unschooling parents, what is unschooling, literacy development, reading skills, learn to read, tiktok reaction, tiktok reaction video, unschoolers of tiktok, should I unschool
2024 Reading Wrap Up 📚 5 masterpieces & 5 massive fails 🫤 Thought Couture 2025-01-12 | New year, new reading wrap up! 📚 Of the 60 books I read last year, some were modern masterpieces, and others were an affront to my literary sensibilities. Today, I'm reviewing the year's 5 best and 5 worst reads: Who will come out on top? And who'll be left in the past?2024 was my year of contemporary literature and new book releases, and though I can't say I'll read the same way in 2025, I have a much better sense of what's going on in publishing today. But as you'll see, classic lit and nonfiction books are still most likely to capture my heart. Regardless, 2024 was a great year in literature! Thank you to everyone who's spent even a few minutes of your time with me :) 🌻📱SOCIALS📱Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcoutureBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thoughtcouture.bsky.socialThreads: threads.net/@thoughtcoutureGoodreads: goodreads.com/thoughtcouture.......#readingwrapup #booktube #bookreviews #booktok #classicliterature best books of 2024, reading wrap up 2024, booktuber, monthly reading wrap up, monthly wrap up, best books 2024, worst books of 2024, worst books 2024, classic literature, book reviews, book reviewer, memoir, science fiction books, sci-fi books, 2024 reading wrap up, queer literature, lgbt literature, queer books, lgbt books, nonfiction books, literary fiction, book recs, book recommendations, top books 2024, reading community, book community
Reviewing every book I read in 2024…in 5 WORDS OR LESS Thought Couture 2024-12-22 | I know I'm a wordy person when it comes to book reviews...but not today: 60 books, each reviewed in one sentence of 5 words or less according to their star rating. You've got that right: If it's a one star book, it gets a one word review. No reading time to waste!📱SOCIALS📱instagram.com/thoughtcouturegoodreads.com/thoughtcouturethreads.net/@thoughtcouture ......#readingwrapup #booktube #bookreviews #readinggoals #2024reading #2024readingwrapup #booktok #readingcommunity best books of 2024, booktuber, monthly reading wrap up, best books 2024, every book i read in 2024, silent book reviews, mini book reviews, reading stats, book stats, 2024 reading goals, book recommendations, bookstagram, booktok, jack edwards, leena norms, a clockwork reader, ana wallace johnson, withcindy, emmie reads, reading wrapup, reads with rachel, what is literary fiction, 2024 reading wrap up, reading community, book community, queer literature, translated literature, classic literature, classic lit, queer books, queer lit, diverse books, diverse book recommendations, nonfiction books, creative nonfiction, memoirs, one sentence book reviews
Roasting the worst books of 2024 (so bad I couldn’t finish 😢) Thought Couture 2024-12-10 | We readers want to love every book we read. Sometimes, however, no matter how hard we try to focus on a book's strengths, its weaknesses are too much to bear, and we can read no further. Though a sense of shame may shroud the DNF, there's no shame in taking the opportunity to flex our critique muscles and analyze what went wrong. So that's what I'm doing today with all six of my DNF books of 2024. Are any of these books so offensive to my literary senses that they deserve the dumpster? No. But do they leave something to be desired? Very much so."On Being Ill" by Virginia Woolf: thenewcriterion1926.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/woolf-on-being-ill.pdf 00:00 Intro01:46 The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman03:52 The Librarianist by Patrick DeWitt06:04 How We Named the Stars by Andres N. Ordorica09:56 Seven Brief Lessons on Physics by Carlo Rovelli12:11 The State We're in by Ann Beattie16:06 The Palace of Eros by Caro de Robertis📱SOCIALSinstagram.com/thoughtcouturegoodreads.com/thoughtcouturethreads.net/@thoughtcouture #booktube #readingwrapup #2024reading #2024readingwrapup #booktok #bookreviews #literaryfiction #nonfictionbooks worst books of 2024, my dnf books, books i dnf, books I did not finish, booktuber, reading wrap up, reading stats, book stats, 2024 reading goals, book recommendations, reading goal, reading goals, bookstagram, booktok, jack edwards, leena norms, a clockwork reader, ana wallace johnson, withcindy, emmie reads, reading wrapup, reads with rachel, what is literary fiction, 2024 reading wrap up, reading community, book community, queer literature, myth retellings, greek myth retelling, queer books, queer lit, diverse books, diverse book recommendations, nonfiction books, science books, short stories, short story collections
Disabled writers you should know ✍️ #booktube #disabilityawareness #writers #nanowrimo Thought Couture 2024-12-04 | This just in: Disabled people can be, and are, great writers--and they don't need to rely on generative AI. The people at NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) don't seem to know that, though, given their recent statement that to condemn AI is ableist and classist. Without AI, they ask, how will disabled writers ever produce their work? Um...like this.Today I'm introducing you to 8 great writers who had a variety of disabilities and never once used ChatGPT. As you'll see, literature would not be the same if they had........#booktube #nanowrimo #disabilityawareness #commentary #videoessay #bookcommunity #readingcommunity #classicliterature #bookrecommendations #bookrecs bookish commentary, booktuber, booktube, booktok, video essay, commentary youtuber, nanowrimo, national novel writing month, disabled writers, classic literature, science fiction books, classic authors, great writers, disability studies, disability in literature, diverse books, diverse book recommendations, book recs, book recommendations, benjamin mcevoy, jack edwards, leena norms, russian literature, english literature, medieval literature, disabled authors, diverse authors, author spotlight, disabled author spotlight, books you should read, writers you should know
Dont waste your money on these book accessories 💸 Thought Couture 2024-11-27 | Stands and remotes and embossers, oh my! TikTok will tell you that you need to buy all these things and more if you want to be a reader...well, I'm telling you this is crap. Today, I'm taking a look at "must have" book accessories and talking you out of buying them. Don't be fooled by Black Friday sales or holiday deals--the only thing you need to be a reader is a book 📖 Shawna Ripari's channel: @shawnaripari 00:00 Intro03:26 Library Cart/TBR Cart08:22 Sprout Bookmarks10:24 Kindle Holder and Bowl14:21 Book Display Stand17:21 Kindle Stand and Remote20:51 Book Embosser📱SOCIALS📱instagram.com/thoughtcouturegoodreads.com/thoughtcouturethreads.net/@thoughtcouture #deinfluencing #bookaccessories #booktube #mindfulconsumption #booktuber #readingcommunity #bookcommunity #bookhaul #bookhauls #kindlebooks #bookishcontent book accessories, bookish accessories, kindle accessories, gifts for readers, bookish gifts, book buying, book shopping, booktube, booktuber, book community, reading community, book lovers, gifts for book lovers, bookish gift guide, black friday sales, black friday shopping, holiday shopping, shawna ripari, leena norms, emmie reads
If you’re feeling down, read these books 💙 Thought Couture 2024-11-23 | When I find myself in times of trouble, literature comforts me--especially these 7 books. They may not be light and cozy reads, but they offer us a space in which to process our pain alongside the characters, and we witness them transform their pain into possibility. Catharsis!So if you're in need of both a good cry and a message of hope, look no further than my favorite comfort books: from ancient literature and classic lit to modern poetry and literary fiction, one of these book recommendations should give you the solace you need.00:00 Intro02:13 To the Lighthouse05:09 Trilogy07:50 The Iliad10:45 The Road12:59 De Profundis16:19 Mary Oliver18:31 You Are Not a Stranger Here20:32 Outro📱SOCIALSinstagram.com/thoughtcouturethreads.net/@thoughtcouture goodreads.com/thoughtcouture.....#booktube #bookrecommendations #classicliterature #bookcommunity #readingcommunity #bookrecs bookish commentary, booktuber, booktube, booktok, classic literature, classic authors, book recs, book recommendations, benjamin mcevoy, jack edwards, leena norms, books you should read, reading recommendations, books to read, tbr list, tbr pile, comfort books, comforting books, comforting reads
15 book reviews, 37 minutes ☀️ summer reading wrap up Thought Couture 2024-11-03 | We're another season down, so it's that time again--time to yap about every book I read this summer! In this reading wrap up, I'm covering July, August, and September with 15 spoiler-free book reviews, mostly literary fiction and creative nonfiction, with a few classics sprinkled in and a poetry cherry on top. Which book made me hate the author? And which book was the lone 5-star read? Tune in to find out! 00:00 Ghost Wall02:00 The Queen of Fourteenth Street04:33 Fair to Look Upon06:03 Sociopath09:10 Go Lightly12:27 Several People are Typing14:16 Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind16:15 Bright and Tender Dark18:08 Women20:49 Convenience Store Woman23:15 Diary of a Void25:23 The Salt of the Universe: Praise, Songs, and Improvisations28:21 The Stepford Wives30:15 A Map of My Want32:11 The Iliad📱SOCIALSinstagram.com/thoughtcouturegoodreads.com/thoughtcouturethreads.net/@thoughtcouture #readingwrapup #2024reading #2024readingwrapup #booktube #booktok #bookreviews #spoilerfreereview best books of 2024, booktuber, monthly reading wrap up, best books 2024, july reading wrap up, august reading wrap up, september reading wrap up, quarter 3 reading wrap up, summer reading wrap up, reading stats, book stats, 2024 reading goals, book recommendations, bookstagram, booktok, jack edwards, leena norms, a clockwork reader, ana wallace johnson, withcindy, emmie reads, reading wrapup, reads with rachel, what is literary fiction, 2024 reading wrap up, reading community, book community, queer literature, translated literature, classic literature, classic lit, queer books, queer lit, diverse books, diverse book recommendations
8 Disabled Writers Who Never Used AI (NaNoWriMo take note) Thought Couture 2024-10-27 | This just in: Disabled people can be, and are, great writers--and they don't need to rely on generative AI. The people at NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) don't seem to know that, though, given their recent statement that to condemn AI is ableist and classist. Without AI, they ask, how will disabled writers ever produce their work? Um...like this.Today I'm introducing you to 8 great writers who had a variety of disabilities and never once used ChatGPT. As you'll see, literature would not be the same if they had.00:00 Intro04:11 Margery Kempe06:46 John Milton09:03 Fyodor Dosteovsky11:34 Flannery O'Connor14:15 Christy Brown16:38 Nancy Mairs19:36 Octavia E. Butler22:14 Judith Heumann25:00 In Conclusion📱SOCIALSinstagram.com/thoughtcouturethreads.net/@thoughtcouture goodreads.com/thoughtcouture.....#booktube #nanowrimo #disabilityawareness #commentary #videoessay #bookcommunity #readingcommunity #classicliterature #bookrecommendations #bookrecs bookish commentary, booktuber, booktube, booktok, video essay, commentary youtuber, nanowrimo, national novel writing month, disabled writers, classic literature, science fiction books, classic authors, great writers, disability studies, disability in literature, diverse books, diverse book recommendations, book recs, book recommendations, benjamin mcevoy, jack edwards, leena norms, russian literature, english literature, medieval literature, disabled authors, diverse authors, author spotlight, disabled author spotlight, books you should read, writers you should know
What Writers Can Learn from Katy Perrys 143 🎶 Thought Couture 2024-10-09 | If you spend any time on the internet, then no doubt you've heard about Katy Perry's latest album, 143--and how it's universally ridiculed. In an attempt to return to superstardom, the former princess of pop music broke every writing rule and delivered the most soulless and shallow album in recent memory.Whether you write songs, sonnets, or stories, 143 serves as a model for everything to avoid if you want to craft a captivating piece of writing. Here are four big writing lessons to take from Katy Perry's 143; the songs might be forgettable, but this writing advice won't be.00:00 Intro01:34 Read the Room06:37 Specificity is Your Friend10:13 Forward Motion and Progression14:14 Write What You Love🤓References:genius.com/albums/Katy-perry/143apnews.com/article/katy-perry-143-music-review-419ff9b2b01354518084c30b3b9d4fabew.com/katy-perry-defends-working-dr-luke-new-album-8706133rollingstone.com/music/music-news/katy-perry-new-album-kp6-dr-luke-max-martin-1235041835📚For more book recs, book reviews, and creative writing tips, follow me on:instagram.com/thoughtcouturethreads.net/@thoughtcouturegoodreads.com/thoughtcouture.....#writingtips #writingcommunity #katyperry #writingskills #writingadvice #booktube #authortube #albumreview #howtowrite #creativewriting katy perry 143 review, katy perry woman's world, katy perry new album, 143 album review, writing tips, writing advice, writing lessons, writing community, writer community, pop music, new music releases, writing inspiration
I put the Women in Women In Translation Month 🙋🏻♀️📚 #booktube #bookreviews #literaryfiction Thought Couture 2024-09-02 | I read five books in August—here are itty bitty book reviews for all of them. Summaries:👩❤️💋👩Women by Chloe Caldwell—This novella follows an unnamed protagonist falling in love with another woman for the first time, and the fallout of their tumultuous affair. Amidst intense heartbreak, she questions her identity.❤️A Map of My Want: Poems by Faylita Hicks—These poems explore life as a nonbinary femme who seeks sexual liberation after incarceration and escaping a religious cult. Hicks writes from the body and seeks to understand how the erotic is both personal and political.🏪Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata—Keiko Furukura feels most herself while working at a convenience store. But when she’s worked there for 18 years, her family and friends urge her to finally follow a more socially-acceptable path.🤰🏻Diary of a Void by Emi Yagi—The only woman at her new workplace, Ms. Shibata is expected to perform menial tasks and clean up after for coworkers, until she gets pregnant—except she’s not really pregnant. For how long will she be able to keep up the lie?🧂The Salt of the Universe: Praise, Songs, and Improvisations by Amy Leach—Brought up as a Seventh Day Adventist, Leach examines and deconstructs the sect’s strict dogma through experimental lyric essays that praise freedom and fun over obedience and fear.#booktube #booktuber #bookreviews #readingwrapup #literaryfiction #creativenonfiction #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #bookcommunity #readingcommunity
Books for the demure and mindful 😌💖 #bookrecs #booktube #classicliterature #readingcommunity Thought Couture 2024-08-25 | Oh so demure summaries 👇Demure, adj.: reserved, modest, shyMindful, adj.: aware of the present moment📖JOURNAL OF A SOLITUDE by May Sarton—Sarton’s bestselling journal, in which she observes both the inner and outer worlds of her daily life living alone in New Hampshire.🌸THE GARDEN PARTY AND OTHER STORIES by Katherine Mansfield—A collection of impressionistic short stories about family life, class dynamics, and women’s senses of self.🏔️THE LIVING MOUNTAIN by Nan Shepherd—This short book is a philosophical meditation on nature and the sublime, as well as a lyrical praise of the Scottish Cairngorm mountains.⏳THE HOURS by Michael Cunningham—Following a day in the lives of three women in three time periods, all brought together by Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway, this novel explores the tension between hope and despair.🩵THE LITTLE VIRTUES by Natalia Ginzburg—Brief but brilliant reflections on a variety of topics, including war, silence, and a pair of worn-out shoes.💌THE LETTERS OF EMILY DICKINSON—The utterly delightful letters and letter-poems of the iconic poet, providing insight into her life and craft.💐MRS. DALLOWAY by Virginia Woolf—This modernist classic follows Clarissa Dalloway as she attempts to host a party, though her mind is flooded with memories of days past.#bookcommunity #booktuber #readingrecommendations #bookrecommendations #literature #poetry #classicliterature #womenwriters
Get Ready with Me to Rant About Bookstagram (chatty grwm) Thought Couture 2024-08-20 | I always thought I was immune to social media addiction...until I started creating content on Instagram. But after being chained to my phone for 2 years, I've had enough. Settle in for a chatty get ready with me while I rant about bookstagram--how it's gotten us hooked, why the algorithm is bull, and what we can do about it.For fun bookish extras, you can find me on:Instagram (the irony is not lost on me): instagram.com/thoughtcoutureGoodreads: goodreads.com/thoughtcouturePRODUCTS USED (in order):AOA Flawless Eye Primer: shopmissa.com/products/aoa-flawless-eye-primer?_pos=4&_sid=ec299ffe6&_ss=rColourpop High Tide Palette (discontinued)Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless: ulta.com/p/fit-me-matte-poreless-liquid-foundation-xlsImpprod11861007?sku=2282913Natasha Denona Hy-Glam Concealer: ulta.com/p/hy-glam-concealer-pimprod2038096?sku=2608813Laura Mercier Transparent Setting Powder: ulta.com/p/translucent-loose-setting-powder-pimprod2012342?sku=2559917Benefit Wanderful Blush in Willa: ulta.com/p/wanderful-world-silky-soft-powder-blush-xlsImpprod820350?sku=2595624Colourpop Pressed Powder Highlighter in Lovestruck (discontinued)Heimish Dialism Palette in Nudie Rose (brows): heimish.us/products/dailism-smudge-eye-palette-nudie-rose?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=a5d1e29ab&pr_rec_pid=7785562210455&pr_ref_pid=7785537274007&pr_seq=uniformLoreal Voluminous Mascara in Deep Green: ulta.com/p/voluminous-original-washable-mascara-2641?sku=2558090....#booktube #booktok #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #getreadywithme #grwmmakeup #chattygrwm #bookcommunity #socialmediagrowth #readingcommunity #contentcreation #socialmediaaddict #phoneaddiction
BOOK REVIEW: Sociopath by Patric Gagne (can you say grifter?) Thought Couture 2024-08-11 | If a book generates a lot of buzz, does that mean it's worth your time? Well the sometimes-writer, maybe-doctor Patric Gagne proves the answer is a resounding "no" with her 2024 memoir, Sociopath. Join me on this book review/deep dive as we reflect on the rules of nonfiction, explore what makes a good memoir, and consider whether Gagne is just a grifter. Wild times ahead!Intro 00:00Who is Patric Gagne? 00:46A Million Little Pieces 02:35Truth in creative nonfiction 03:23Sociopath suspicions 04:23Sociopathy as a diagnosis 07:47In conclusion 13:10*Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcouture*Or on Goodreads: goodreads.com/thoughtcouture....#bookreviews #bookreview #bookreviewer #booktube #booktok #memoir #newbooks #nonfiction #nonfictionbooks booktuber, book recommendations, book reviewer, book reviews, new book releases, 2024 books, sociopath patric gagne, patric gagne sociopath, creative nonfiction, sociopath by patric gagne, patric gagne interview, nonfiction books, bookstagram, jack edwards, reading wrapup, book talk, book community, reading community, memoir writing
Is this a hot take? 🤔 #writerscommunity #creativewriting #writingadvice #writinglife Thought Couture 2024-08-05 | Don’t get me wrong, I completely understand the desire to stand firm in your creative vocation by simply calling yourself “a writer” or “an artist.”That said, I don’t think there’s a problem with embracing the softer terms like “aspiring writer,” “new writer,” or “beginner writer.” Sometimes we’re not ready to call ourselves something more, and doing so may feel intimidating and stifle our efforts.There’s nothing inferior about being aspiring or new—it’s just an honest fact about where you are on your path, and implies that you plan to make progress ✍️~~~✨If you found me in shorts, hello! 👋 I’m Kelsie Jo, a writer of creative nonfiction and literary fiction rebuilding her writing life after a 4 year slump. I’m sharing my journey to publication by writing every day for 100 days, as well as writing advice and insights along the way. If you need some writing inspiration and writing community of your own, consider hitting that follow button! I’d love to hear about your work 🩵#booktube #authortube #writersblock #writerscommunity #creativewriting #creativewriting #writingchallenge #writingtips
Where to Get Free Books (digital AND physical!) Thought Couture 2024-08-04 | Your local library isn't the only place to get free books! The good ol' internet is a treasure trove of apps, websites, and communities offering all your favorite books for free, legally and ethically. Times are tough and new books are expensive, so today I've compiled a list of my favorite resources for finding free books--ebooks, audiobooks, and physical copies. With a little legwork and hefty portion of patience, you really don't need to pay for books again.00:00:46 Apps00:04:12 Online libraries00:07:56 Advanced review copies00:11:42 Physical books📱APPSLibby/Overdrive: libbyapp.comHoopla: hoopladigital.comThe Palace Project: thepalaceproject.org💻ONLINE LIBRARIESQueer Liberation Library: queerliberationlibrary.orgThe Japan Foundation: jflalc.org/libbyLiterature Translation Institute of Korea: https://library.ltikorea.or.kr/Project Gutenberg: gutenberg.orgLibriVox: librivox.orgOpen Library: openlibrary.org📔ARCSNetGalley: netgalley.comEdelweiss: https://edelweiss.plus📚PHYSICAL BOOKS:Little Free Library Locator: littlefreelibrary.org/mapBuy Nothing: buynothingproject.org/find-a-groupPaperback Swap: paperbackswap.com......#booktube #booktuber #freebooks #freebook #libraries #readingcommunity #bookcommunity #bookish #newbooks #bookhaul where to get free books, where to find free books, #usedbooks #bookshopping book buying, book buying ban, libby app, hoopla, little free library, little free libraries, project gutenberg, librivox, open library, the internet archive, paperback swap
✨100 Days of Writing✨#writinglife #writerscommunity #creativewriting #writingchallenge Thought Couture 2024-08-03 | Day 1/100Words written: 150Current WIP: Short story (litfic)If you found me in reels, hello! 👋 I’m Kelsie Jo, a writer of creative nonfiction and literary fiction rebuilding her writing life after a 4 year slump. I’m sharing my journey to publication by writing every day for 100 days, as well as writing advice and insights along the way. If you need some writing inspiration and writing community of your own, consider hitting that follow button! I’d love to hear about your work 🩵.....#writingchallenge #writingchallenges #100dayproject #100daysofwriting #creativewriting #writinglife #writerslifeforme #creativewriter #writersblock #writewithme #writerscommunity #writinginspiration #writinginspo
The Problem with Free Library Cards and Libby Hacks Thought Couture 2024-07-27 | They say the best things in life are free, and though technically libraries aren't free, they're close enough. But close enough isn't good enough for some readers--we need to talk about free library cards and Libby hacks.00:01:31 The Problem00:03:55 Money Matters00:11:26 Overconsumption00:20:38 Ethical Ways00:23:47 The Solution❤️ SUPPORT LIBRARIES:Petitions and other steps: action.everylibrary.orgilovelibraries.org/get-involvedHelp make ebook access fair: https://thebrick.house/📚 FIND A STATE OR NON-RESIDENT CARD:everyday-reading.com/where-you-can-get-a-non-resident-library-cardbookriot.com/out-of-state-library-cards wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/EBook_Lending_Librarieslib-web.org/united-states/state-librariesONLINE LIBRARIES:queerliberationlibrary.orgjflalc.org/libby🤓 MY SOURCES:publiclibrariesonline.org/2016/08/getting-paid-how-do-authors-make-money-from-library-bookssmartbitchestrashybooks.com/2020/09/hold-on-ebooks-cost-how-much-the-inconvenient-truth-about-library-ecollectionsnewyorker.com/news/annals-of-communications/an-app-called-libby-and-the-surprisingly-big-business-of-library-e-books thenation.com/article/culture/libraries-digital-publishing-ebookshttps://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/public-domain/welcome/#booktube #booktuber #commentary #videoessay #freebooks #bookishthoughts #bookishthings #bookcommunity #readingcommunity libby app, overdrive, libby app hacks, bookish commentary, bookish problems, booktuber, booktube, booktok, free ebooks, free audiobooks, library support
A book for every summer flavor 😎 #bookrecs #summerreading #literaryfiction #booktube Thought Couture 2024-07-21 | A book rec for every summer flavor 👇🚣TO THE LIGHTHOUSE by Virginia Woolf—Rocky Scottish beaches are still beaches! For when you need a glimmer of hope you’ll reach your destination, no matter how long the journey takes.🏳️🌈GO LIGHTLY by Brydie Lee-Kennedy—The story of a messy bisexual summer love triangle, for when you want to focus on someone else’s problems instead of your own.🏝️ISLAND by Aldous Huxley—Set on an idyllic tropical island, this book is Huxley’s vision of utopia. For when you need to believe that such a thing could exist (and you probably need that).☀️SUMMER ON THE LAKES, IN 1843 by Margaret Fuller—Booksta needs to wake up to Miss Fuller! This work of nonfiction chronicles her experiences, observations, and musings while visiting the Great Lakes in, you guessed it, 1843. For when you want to feel the joy of living, no matter where you are.🐟THE PISCES by Melissa Broder—A depressed grad student falls in love with a merman. For when you REALLY want to suspend your disbelief.🌺WELCOME TO GLORIOUS TUGA by Francesca Segal—A new release! For when you want true feel-good escapism and to soak up all the sunny island vibes.#bookrecommendations #bookrecs #bookcommunity #booktube #summerreading #summerreads #summervibes #literaryfiction #classicliterature literary fiction, classic literature, summer reading, summer reads, beach reads, summer book recs, book recommendations, Booktuber, book community, reading community
Neil Gaiman and the Perils of Author Worship Thought Couture 2024-07-12 | We need to talk about Neil.For more book recommendations and literary fun, follow me on:*Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcouture*TikTok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture ......#booktube #booktuber #bookcommunity #readingcommunity #neilgaiman #commentary #authortube #authors #scififantasy #fantasybooks #writerscommunity neil gaiman, neil gaiman news, book news, book community, reading community, book commentary, commentary video, video essay, book talk, neil gaiman allegations, neil gaiman accusations, favorite authors, favorite writers, science fiction, fantasy book, fantasy writing, sff books, science fiction and fantasy, booktok, good omens, american gods, coraline, the sandman, the graveyard book, amanda palmer
16 book reviews, 35 minutes 🌼 lit fic, memoir, horror Thought Couture 2024-06-30 | Somehow we're halfway through 2024, and you know what that means--it's time to check in on my reading stats! In this reading wrap up, I'm covering April, May, and June with 16 spoiler-free book reviews, mostly literary fiction and creative nonfiction, with a few horror novels and books about writing sprinkled in. Which books did I regret reading? And which books blew me away? Tune in to find out! *Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcouture*Or on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@hellokelsiejo 00:00:05 Until August00:01:53 Art of Camouflage00:03:28 Seven Empty Houses00:05:27 Machine00:07:05 Lolita in the Afterlife00:09:56 Lolita00:12:11 Comemadre00:14:04 The Misfit's Manifesto00:16:48 How to Draw a Novel00:18:17 Orange World00:19:59 The Performer00:21:03 Big Magic00:24:05 Writing on Empty00:26:48 Another Word for Love00:30:06 The House that Horror Built00:32:00 The Salt Grows Heavy#readingwrapup #2024reading #2024readingwrapup #booktube #booktok #bookreviews #spoilerfreereview best books of 2024, booktuber, monthly reading wrap up, best books 2024, april reading wrap up, may reading wrap up, june reading wrap up, quarter 2 reading wrap up, spring reading wrap up, reading stats, book stats, 2024 reading goals, book recommendations, bookstagram, jack edwards, reading wrapup, reads with rachel, what is literary fiction, 2024 reading wrap up
Books for the girls girls 👩❤️💋👩 #classicliterature #lgbtbooks #pridemonth Thought Couture 2024-06-29 | Pride Month 2024 is coming to a close, and I couldn't let that happen without sharing a few of my favorite sapphic books. I'm not being dramatic when I say these changed my life, which is a testament to the power diverse literature can have. All four books featured are not only magnificent works of classic literature in general, but also integral artifacts of gay history and lgbt culture. Whether you want to diversify your bookshelf, expand your knowledge of queer literature, or simply get to know probably too much about my psyche, you should add these to your TBR asap.For more unique book recommendations and honest book reviews, find me on:instagram.com/thoughtcouturetiktok.com/@thoughtcouturegoodreads.com/thoughtcouture.....#bookrecommendations #bookcommunity #booktube #booktuber #classicliterature #queerliterature #lgbtliterature #favoritebooks #bookreviews #pridemonth #bookreviewer
4 Essential Classic Sapphic Books to Read for Pride Month 🌈 Thought Couture 2024-06-23 | Pride Month 2024 is coming to a close, and I couldn't let that happen without sharing a few of my favorite sapphic books. I'm not being dramatic when I say these changed my life, which is a testament to the power diverse literature can have. All four books featured are not only magnificent works of classic literature in general, but also integral artifacts of gay history and lgbt culture. Whether you want to diversify your bookshelf, expand your knowledge of queer literature, or simply get to know probably too much about my psyche, you should add these to your TBR asap.For more unique book recommendations and honest book reviews, find me on:instagram.com/thoughtcouturetiktok.com/@thoughtcouturegoodreads.com/thoughtcouture00:01:08 The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall00:05:41 Orlando by Virginia Woolf00:09:05 The Letters of Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf00:12:42 The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith....#bookrecommendations #bookcommunity #booktube #booktuber #classicliterature #queerliterature #lgbtliterature #favoritebooks #bookreviews #pridemonth #bookreviewer
4 New Book Releases I Loved ❤️ litfic & memoir book reviews Thought Couture 2024-06-09 | Keeping up with ALL the new book releases is quite the task. If you too succumb to decision fatigue and analysis paralysis, allow me to make choosing your TBR easy with these 4 new book release reviews! ✨00:00:54 All Things are Too Small by Becca Rothfeld00:04:17 Committed: On Meaning and Madwomen by Suzanne Scanlon00:08:25 In Universes by Emet North00:12:16 In Tongues by Thomas GrattanThank you again to NetGalley, MacMillan (All Things; In Tongues), Penguin Random House (Committed) and Harper Collins (In Universes)!For more book reviews, book recommendations, and literary fun, find me on:Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcoutureTikTok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture Goodreads: goodreads.com/thoughtcouture....book reviews, book review, book reviewers, new book releases, 2024 book releases, new books, most anticipated new releases, most anticipated books of 2024, best books of 2024, book haul, reading wrap up, book recommendations, book recs, book community, reading community, nonfiction books, memoir, mental health may, lgbt books, lgbt literature, queer books, queer literature, queer fiction, literary fiction, literary criticism, women writers
5 Tips to END Your Writing Slump ✍️ beat writer’s block! Thought Couture 2024-06-02 | Are you stuck in a writing slump? Lost all motivation to pick up a pen? Not on my watch! Today, I'm sharing five creative writing tips that will reignite your love of language and beat writer’s block once and for all. My tips will get you inspired before, during, and after the writing process--you'll never wonder how to get out of a writing slump again! ❤️For more book recommendations and literary fun, follow me on:*Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcouture*TikTok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture 00:00:40 Read outside of your comfort zone00:02:08 Get a new pen/notebook00:03:29 Create an observation routine00:05:34 Set micro goals00:07:19 Forgive the time "lost"#writerscommunity #writersblock #booktube #bookcommunity #booktuber #authortube #creativewriting #nonfiction #readingcommunity #readinglist creative nonfiction, writer's block, how to get out of a writing slump, how to end a writing slump, how to get out of writer's block, how to end writer's block, creative writing tips, writing motivation, writing inspiration, authortube, writing tools, writing resources
Anti-TBR Tag ❌ Books Ill Never Read (booktok, classic lit, literary fiction) Thought Couture 2024-05-26 | I know your TBR list is a mile long, but what about your anti-tbr list? Today, I'm (lightly) roasting the authors and books I'll never read with the Anti-TBR Tag, created by @nherbooks . Well, never say never...but I'll certainly say "not any time soon."Original tag video: youtu.be/4j_11fD44EU?si=tLMVG3qI5DSBRG9DManasi's video: youtu.be/Z0-sq_mEhxw?si=FF4vvo0t2h7cxckqI'm tagging (no pressure of course!):@mildrumpus @elizabethaliteraryprincess @JennyFernBooks @bookstalgic @erinjandacreative @Curious-Cat @VoyageofaTimeWanderer Owl Criticism on A Little Life: youtu.be/JpZF7O0jezg?si=EdtFd1N0litnjFe0Time stamps:01:25:28 A popular book you have no interest in04:25:12 A classic you have no interest in06:05:26 An author whose work you're not interested in09:05:28 An author that's not for you11:31:15 A genre you can't get into13:17:15 A book you bought but will never read14:38:01 A series you have no interest in16:19:15 A new release you're not interested inFor more book recs and book reviews, follow me on:Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcoutureTikTok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture .....#booktok #booktube #booktuber #bookcommunity #readingcommunity #booklovers #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #booktalk #literaryfiction #classicliterature book commentary, book pet peeves, bookish opinions, book talk, booktok, jack edwards, the book leo, leena norms, jack spivey, benjamin mcevoy, a clockwork reader, reads with rachel, reading commentary, a little life, jane austen, sally rooney, literary fiction, science fiction, lgbt literature, queer literature, reading vlog, book communitea, book drama, my bookish pet peeves, anti-tbr tag, reading community, books to read, book unhaul, books i'll never read
Not my best work 🫤 #booktube #crochet #booktuber #booklovers #crochetlove Thought Couture 2024-05-21 | I came across @ brandos.books series of IG reels crocheting book covers until she has a blanket, and as a crocheter myself, I was immediately inspired! I love combining my hobbies and thought this would be a beautiful way of commemorating my most memorable reading experiences.Eimear McBride’s The Lesser Bohemians is a stream-of-consciousness novel that features two highly traumatized characters, so I decided to stay surface level and replicate the pastel flowers of the book cover. The square is pretty, but it’s smaller than I expected, and I think I could/should have chosen a more experimental pattern. You win some, you lose some!(I have many, many squares to go until I have a full blanket…so be sure to follow to stay up to date on the project! I hope this will inspire your own reading, crafting, or both 🌸💐🌼#bookcommunity #booklovers #crochet #readingcommunity #bookstagram #fiberart #literaryfiction
I judged these books by their covers 🫣 #booktube #bookreviews #bookrecs #literaryfiction Thought Couture 2024-05-07 | If you choose your TBR based entirely on book covers, will they be any good? That’s the question I wanted to answer with this reading challenge! For more in-depth book reviews, check out the full video 🙂The books featured are:👁️Comemadre by Roque Larraquy💔Simple Passion by Annie Ernaux🦞The State We’re In by Anne Beattie⚙️Machine by Susan Steinberg💐The Lesser Bohemians by Eimear McBride#bookcommunity #bookreviews #booktuber #bookreview #readingchallenge #bookrecommendations #bookchallenge #literaryfiction
READING CHALLENGE 📚 Blind Date with a Book + Book Reviews (lit fic) Thought Couture 2024-05-04 | They say "you can't judge a book by its cover"...well, I'll be the judge of that. After watching some “blind date with a book” videos on booktok, this idea struck me: I would choose five books from my local library based entirely on how much I liked the book covers. I didn't read any summaries or book reviews, and I didn't pick any authors I knew. Was this reading challenge successful? Did I find the best books of 2024 (so far)? Let's just say this experiment yielded some...intriguing results.For more book recommendations and literary fun, follow me on:*Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcouture*TikTok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture Time stamps:00:00 Intro00:30 The Lesser Bohemians03:11 The State We're In05:38 Simple Passion08:36 Machine11:30 Comemadre15:22 Wrap Up....#bookrecommendations #bookreviews #booktube #bookcommunity #booktuber #bookrecs #bookreviewer #literaryfiction #readingchallenge #bookchallenge reads with rachel, book reviews, jack edwards, jack in the books, booktok, reading community, benjamin mcevoy #readingcommunity #readinglist creative nonfiction, leena norms, reading challenge, reading challenges, blind date with a book, random tbr, randomly choosing my tbr, blindly choosing my tbr, random number generator chooses my tbr, to be read, tbr list, annie ernaux, translated literature, short stories
Spring Book Recommendations 🌸 classics and poetry for your spring TBR Thought Couture 2024-04-28 | It's finally warm enough to read outside, so take these spring book recommendations with you! This mix of classic literature and poetry never fails to make me fall in love with life, over and over again 🩷🪻Dickinson poem suggestions:A narrow Fellow in the GrassAt Half past Three, a single BirdI can’t tell you — but you feel it —I tend my flowers for thee —The Grass so little has to doA Bird, came down the Walk —I started Early — Took my Dog —For more book recommendations and literary fun, follow me on:*Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcouture*TikTok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture .....#bookrecommendations #bookreviews #booktube #bookcommunity #booktuber #bookrecs #bookreviewer #classicliterature #literaryfiction #poetry #poetrylovers books and bao, reads with rachel, jack edwards, jack in the books, booktok, reading community, benjamin mcevoy #nonfiction #readingcommunity #readinglist creative nonfiction, leena norms, nonfiction books, spring tbr, spring books, books to read in spring
BOOK REVIEW: My Dark Vanessa by Karen Elizabeth Russell Thought Couture 2024-04-21 | Karen Elizabeth Russell's bestselling debut novel My Dark Vanessa has become a landmark of #MeToo era literature. It's an undoubtedly harrowing story--but is it worth the read? Does Russell do right by her protagonist, and by extension, her readers? Let's discuss all this and more in today's book review.The Atlantic review mentioned: theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/03/my-dark-vanessa-not-quite-contemporary-lolita/608641 For more book recommendations and literary fun, follow me on:*Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcouture*TikTok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture #bookreviews #bookreview #booktube #bookcommunity #booktuber #bookrecs #bookreviewer #literaryfiction #feminism #metoomovement feminist literature, feminist books, me too movement, reads with rachel, reading community, benjamin mcevoy, karen elizabeth russell my dark vanessa, my dark vanessa by karen elizabeth russell, best books of 2020, booktok books, bookstagram books, literary fiction, book drama, book controversy, book controversies
16 book reviews, 35 minutes 🌷 lit fic, memoir, translated lit Thought Couture 2024-04-14 | Somehow the first quarter of 2024 is over, and you know what that means--it's time to check in on my reading stats! In this reading wrap up, I'm covering January, February, and March with 16 spoiler-free book reviews, mostly literary fiction and creative nonfiction. Who's the new favorite writer I discovered? And which reads left me sorely disappointed? Tune in to find out! *Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcouture*Or on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@hellokelsiejo Like cheap books? Use my code THOUGHTCOUTURE20 at The 5 Dollar Bookstore for 20% off your order! (non-affiliated, for your enjoyment only):the5dollarbookstore.com#readingwrapup #2024reading #2024readingwrapup #booktube #booktok #bookreviews #spoilerfreereview best books of 2024, booktuber, monthly reading wrap up, best books 2024, march reading wrap up, february reading wrap up, january reading wrap up, quarter 1 reading wrap up, reading stats, book stats, 2024 reading goals, book recommendations, bookstagram, jack edwards, reading wrapup, reads with rachel, what is literary fiction, 2024 reading wrap up, winter reading wrap up
Book + yarn = 🤩 #booktube #bookcommunity #crocheting #yarnlove #fiberart Thought Couture 2024-04-10 | The Crochet-kening…I came across brandos.books series of reels on IG crocheting book covers until she has a blanket, and as a crocheter myself, I was immediately inspired! I love combining my hobbies and thought this would be a beautiful way of commemorating my favorite reading experiences.I’ve found the hardest part so far is choosing the best square design for the book, considering how many options there are. I went with this Victorian Lattice Square because The Awakening is a Victorian novel, and I thought it fit the book’s delicate prose style. In the end, the square captured the novel’s vibe exactly as I’d hoped!I have many, many squares to go until I have a full blanket…so be sure to follow to stay up to date on the project! I hope this will inspire your own reading, crafting, or both 🧶#bookcommunity #booktube #booktuber #crocheting #crochet #readingcommunity #fiberart #crocheters #yarnlife
SLOW READER attempts a 24 hour readathon (cozy reading vlog) Thought Couture 2024-04-06 | I have some lofty reading goals...but I'm a pretty slow reader. Will a 24 hour readathon be the solution to my dilemma? Let's find out as I embark on a 24 hour reading challenge, doing (almost) nothing but reading for a full day. Maybe I'll meet my goals...maybe I'll pass out.For more book recs and book reviews, follow me on:Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcoutureTikTok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture .....#readingchallenge #24hourschallenge #readathon #booktube #booktuber #bookcommunity #readingcommunity #booklovers #bookish #readingvlog #cozyreading book commentary, book talk, booktok, jack edwards, the book leo, leena norms, jack spivey, benjamin mcevoy, a clockwork reader, reads with rachel, books and bao, 24 hour reading challenge, reading challenges, slow reading, cozy reading vlog, reading vlog, bookish vlog, bookish community, read with me, spend a day with me, I read for 24 hours straight, peruseproject, reading for 24 hours straight, 24 hour reading vlog
🌸🌼🌺 for spring? Groundbreaking. #booktube #bookrecommendations #classicliterature Thought Couture 2024-04-02 | It’s officially spring (not that you could tell by the weather) and sometimes you want your reading to match the season. Well here are my six most spring-like book recommendations! 🛶Upstream by Mary Oliver💐The Garden Party and Other Stories by Katherine Mansfield👩🏻🦳Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf🪴The Writer in the Garden by Jane Garmey🍃Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman🌼The Poems of Emily Dickinson...... #booktube #bookcommunity #bookrecommendations #bookrecs #classicliterature #readingcommunity #readinglist book recommendations, book recs, books, suggestions, book recommendation, classic literature, classic books, read the classics, read more women, spring book recommendations, books for spring, poetry books, Emily Dicksinson, Virginia Woolf, Walt Whitman, Mary Oliver, poetry recommendations, nonfiction books, nonfiction recommendations
BOOK REVIEW: No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai Thought Couture 2024-03-24 | Welcome back to the Random Reviews series, where I post spoiler-free book reviews (randomly) of modern literary fiction and creative nonfiction. Today I'm reviewing the 1948 classic Japanese novel No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai (translated by Donald Keene).No Longer Human in unlike any novel I've read in years, and although I have a lot of praise, I don't think it's for everyone. But if you've ever felt...well, less than human, you'll want to hear more about this book.For more book recommendations and book reviews, you can follow me on:*Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcouture*TikTok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture ......#bookreviews #bookreview #booktube #bookcommunity #booktuber #bookrecs #bookreviewer #japaneseliterature #literaryfiction #classicliterature #booktok #booktokbooks #worldliterature world literature, japanese books, japanese literature, translated books, translated literature, literary fiction, contemporary fiction, books in translation, literature in translation, jack edwards, jack in the books, books and bao, reads with rachel, the book leo, leena norms, a clockwork reader, reading community, benjamin mcevoy, osamu dazai no longer human, no longer human osamu dazai,
My bookish pet peeves! (aka the Im So Annoyed Tag) Thought Couture 2024-03-19 | Bookish pet peeves--every reader has some. Well, today I'm letting mine loose with the I'm So Annoyed tag, created by @booksimnotreading ! I'm a pretty laidback lady, but as you'll see, there are a few things that get me going...For more book recs and book reviews, follow me on:Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcoutureTikTok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture .....#bookishpetpeeves #booktube #booktuber #bookcommunity #readingcommunity #booklovers #bookish #petpeeves #booktalk book commentary, book pet peeves, bookish opinions, book talk, booktok, jack edwards, the book leo, leena norms, jack spivey, benjamin mcevoy, a clockwork reader, reads with rachel, reading commentary, publishing industry, special edition books, book organization, reading vlog, book communitea, book drama, my bookish pet peeves, I'm so annoyed tag, books and bao, reading community
5 Books That Will END Your Reading Slump (literary fiction, nonfiction, & poetry) Thought Couture 2024-03-10 | Are you stuck in a reading slump? Not on my watch! Today, I'm sharing five book recommendations that will reignite your love of literature and end your reading slump once and for all. My book recs span literary fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, so you're covered no matter your interests. You'll never wonder how to get out of a reading slump again! ❤️For more book recommendations and literary fun, follow me on:*Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcouture*TikTok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture #bookrecommendations #bookreviews #readingslump #booktube #bookcommunity #booktuber #bookrecs #bookreviewer #classicliterature #literaryfiction books and bao, reads with rachel, reading community, benjamin mcevoy #nonfiction #readingcommunity #readinglist creative nonfiction, leena norms, nonfiction books, reading slump recommendations, reading slump tips
BOOK REVIEW: In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado Thought Couture 2024-03-03 | Welcome to a new series on the channel! On Random Reviews, I'll be posting spoiler-free book reviews (randomly) of contemporary literary fiction and creative nonfiction. Today I'm reviewing the memoir In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado.Memoir is my specialty, and while I think In the Dream House is an impressive, important work, that isn't to say it's flawless. What could Machado have done differently? Well, I have a few ideas...For more book recommendations and literary fun, follow me on:*Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcouture*TikTok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture #bookreviews #bookreview #booktube #bookcommunity #booktuber #bookrecs #bookreviewer #nonfictionbooks #nonfiction feminist literature, feminist books, queer literature, queer books, lgbt literature, lgbt books, lgbt memoirs, books and bao, reads with rachel, reading community, benjamin mcevoy, carmen maria machado in the dream house, her body and other parties
Slow readers unite! #readingwrapup #booktube #bookcommunity #booklover Thought Couture 2024-02-26 | Let’s be honest…🫢A bunch of booktubers read A LOT—we’re talking upwards of 200 books a year, hundreds of pages a week. And that’s impressive, no doubt! But those numbers can make us slow readers feel a bit…well, slow. Not Good Enough.(Insert quote about comparison and the thief of joy here.)So, I thought I would start documenting how much I read in a week as a slow reader. I’m aware that for some, this still isn’t realistic, but I do hope fellow slower readers will relate! You DON’T need to finish 4 books a week to be a reader 😊Find me on instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcoutureOr TikTok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture#booktube #booktuber #whatiread #readingcommunity #bookcommunity #readingwrapup #readinglist #booklover #booklife
Am I a loser?? 🥺 #booktuber #bookreviews #booktube #bookcommunity Thought Couture 2024-02-22 | Brace yourselves, bookworms! Today I'm reading one star book reviews of my favorite books, from modernist classics to contemporary fiction.Join me as I react to the harshest, funniest, and most downright bizarre one-star reviews of my all-time favorite books. Will I be left speechless in shock? Or will I find myself agreeing with some of the criticisms (gasp!)?P.S. Don't worry, my love for these books remains unshakeable (mostly).You can also find me on...Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcoutureTikTok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture #booktube #booktuber #bookreviews #bookrecommendations #bookcommunity #classicliterature #reactionvideo #booktok book community, reads with rachel, reacting to one star reviews, reading one star reviews of my favorite books, benjamin mcevoy, books and bao, best books of 2023
Reading ONE STAR book reviews! (classics & literary fiction) Thought Couture 2024-02-18 | Brace yourselves, bookworms! Today I'm reading one star book reviews of my favorite books, from modernist classics to contemporary fiction.Join me as I react to the harshest, funniest, and most downright bizarre one-star reviews of my all-time favorite books. Will I be left speechless in shock? Or will I find myself agreeing with some of the criticisms (gasp!)?P.S. Don't worry, my love for these books remains unshakeable (mostly).You can also find me on...Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcoutureTikTok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture #booktube #booktuber #bookreviews #bookrecommendations #bookcommunity #classicliterature #reactionvideo #booktok book community, reads with rachel, reacting to one star reviews, reading one star reviews of my favorite books, benjamin mcevoy, books and bao, best books of 2023
Need a reading community? Let’s do the Booktube Newbie Tag! Thought Couture 2024-01-28 | Are you suffering from a lack of book-loving besties? I certainly am, so I thought it was high time to answer the famous Booktube Newbie Tag! Let's get acquainted as I regale you with my bookish backstory, list my literary leanings, and wonder about why I read at all. Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button, and feel free to introduce yourself in the comments! 🌻*Note that the original Booktube Newbie Tag was created by one Brenda C. in 2014, though the video and channel have since been deleted. Thanks for the questions, Brenda!If you like what you see here, you can find more Thought Couture content on...*Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcouture*TikTok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture#booktube #booktubenewbietag #booktubenewbie #booktuber #booktok #bookcommunity
If you’ve read these books, we’re bffs now 🫶🏻 #booktube #classicliterature Thought Couture 2024-01-23 | Just a few titles from my favorite literary ladies of the 20th century! Vita Sackville-West and Hilda Doolittle (who published as H.D.) are fairly niche, but if you haven’t read them, you’re in for a treat ♥️*Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcouture*Or on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@thoughtcouture *Or even Pinterest: pinterest.com/hellokelsiejo#classicliterature #womenslit #readmorebooks #booktok #booklover #booktube
Clean with me & beat writers block! (writing desk makeover) Thought Couture 2024-01-21 | I'm lucky enough to have a room of my own, but it's looking a little...abandoned, because it has been. If I want to beat writer's block in 2024, I'll need a clear space to, you know, write. Clean with me as I dig through a mountain of neglected notebooks, empty pens, and straight-up trash to unearth the cozy writing retreat I know lies beneath! This process was quite cathartic, if I do say so myself 🌻Quotes from writers on their writing spaces are from this article: writingroutines.com/writers-workplaces*Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcouture*Or on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@hellokelsiejo *Or even Pinterest: pinterest.com/hellokelsiejo#cleanwithme #writersblock #cleaningmotivation #declutterwithme #writingcommunity
Top 5 Best and Worst Books of 2023 (reading wrap up) Thought Couture 2024-01-07 | I hope I'm not too late for a 2023 reading wrap up! 📚Of the 23 books I read last year, some were newfound favorites, and others were disappointing duds. Today, I'm reviewing the year's 5 best and 5 worst reads. Who will come out on top? And who'll be left in the past?Though my reading was a tad...chaotic in 2023, I finally broke out of my reading slump, got interested in contemporary literature, and even started creating book content. All in all, a good year in literature! Thank you to everyone who's spent even a few minutes of your time with me :) 🌻*Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/thoughtcouture*Or on Tiktok: tiktok.com/@hellokelsiejo *Or even Pinterest: pinterest.com/hellokelsiejo#readingwrapup #2023readingwrapup #booktube #booktok #bookreviews #bestbooksof2023 best books of 2023, booktuber, monthly reading wrap up, best books 2023
