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We’re sharing the books we’re currently reading, plus first impressions, favorites, and honest reading updates. In this current reads video, we talk about what’s on our nightstand, which books surprised us, and what we plan to finish next. If you love bookTube, reading vlogs, and book recommendations, this one is for you.

Books featured in this video 🤓:

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear is a bestselling non-fiction book written by Elizabeth Gilbert

How to Piss Off Men: 109 Things to Say to Shatter the Male Ego Book by Kyle Prue

Eight Years of Lies by Lisa Hall On Sundays

She Picked Flowers Novel by Yah Yah Scholfield

Hello Beautiful Novel by Ann Napolitano

The Ravenhood series by Kate Stewart

Daggermouth Book by H. M. Wolfe

This Could Be Us Book by Kennedy Ryan

The Perfect Son Book by Freida McFadden

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There is something quietly intoxicating about stories that revolve around books, secrets, and the people who guard them.

The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin invites you into a world of hidden gatherings, whispered conversations, and the subtle power of literature to connect—and conceal.

In this video, we explore the atmosphere, themes, and emotional undercurrents of this novel, and whether it truly captures that elusive dark academia feeling: intellect, mystery, and a sense of belonging just out of reach.

Expect:

A thoughtful chapter by chapter summary

Themes of secrecy, identity, and literary escape

The mood, tone, and immersive qualities

Recommendations for similar reads

Perfect for lovers of: quiet libraries, annotated pages, secret societies, and stories that feel like autumn.

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Dive into Anxious People by Fredrik Backman with this engaging chapter-by-chapter breakdown designed for book lovers, overthinkers, and deep feelers 🤍

In this video, we unpack the key moments, characters, and emotional layers behind each chapter—without the fluff. Whether you’re reading along, reviewing for book club, or just want a deeper understanding of the story’s hidden meaning, this summary will help you connect the dots and see what makes this novel so unforgettable.

Expect:

Clear chapter summaries

Character insights and themes

Subtle details you may have missed

A cozy, thoughtful book club vibe

If you love books like The Midnight Library or The Night Circus, you’re in the right place. 📚

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments—what part of Anxious People hit you the hardest?

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Curious what’s on our current reading list? 👀 In today’s video, we're sharing all the books we're reading right now—from cozy reads to page-turners we can’t put down. Expect honest first impressions, aesthetic vibes, and a peek into our current reading mood 📖🕯️ If you’re looking for your next read or just love seeing what others are reading, you’re in the right place.

✨ Books mentioned

-Credence by Penelope Douglas

-Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

-Quicksilver by CALLIE HART

-The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

-Flock by Kate Stewart

-The Last Flight by Julie Clark

-S. by Doug Dorst and J.J. Abrams

-Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home Book by Martha Stewart

✨ Current reading vibes

✨ Mini reviews & thoughts Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and tell us what YOU’re currently reading in the comments 💬

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Curl up with a cup of tea and join us as we share what’s currently on our reading list — from dark academia favorites to swoon-worthy romance reads. In today’s video, we chat about why we picked these books, what’s keeping us hooked, and which ones might just become new all-time favorites.

📚 Mentioned Books:

Slewfoot by Brom

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

Beautiful Broken Love by Shanora Williams

A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick

Moonshine & Magic by Bella Falls

The Legendborn Cycle by Tracy Deonn

A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins

Skyland Series by Kennedy Ryan

Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

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They Tried to Get a Perfect Divorce… Then Everything Got Worse. In this video, We're breaking down The Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose, the twisty sequel to The Perfect Marriage. Sarah thinks she’s done with Bob after discovering his betrayal, but a messy divorce, a reopened murder case, and a missing woman turn everything into a dangerous game of secrets and accusations. This thriller is packed with tension, shocking turns, and exactly the kind of messy drama that makes you keep reading. Spoiler warning: This review may include major plot points.

If you love:

messy marriages

toxic exes

murder mysteries j

aw-dropping twists

…this one is for you.

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Hosts Maggie and Tashima recap Erin Morgenstern’s The Night Circus, a story about Le Cirque des Rêves — a mysterious black-and-white circus that appears without warning and becomes the stage for a secret, lifelong magical competition.

They summarize the main plot: Prospero (Hector) raises his daughter Celia as an illusionist, a mysterious man in a gray suit binds a boy (Marco) as her rival, and both contestants create breathtaking circus tents and installations while falling in love — all with the warning that only one can win and the stakes may be deadly. The episode also covers key characters like Bailey, Poppet and Widget, Chandrish, the clockmaker, and Tsukiko.

The hosts note the book’s beautiful writing and complex timeline, mention that the audiobook can be hard to follow, and give a positive recommendation (around a 4–4.5 rating) while encouraging listeners to read the book themselves.

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Five students walk into detention—but only four walk out alive. In this book summary of One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus, we dive into the secrets, twists, and red herrings that make this YA thriller so addictive. Was the hype worth it? Let’s find out who’s lying, who’s hiding, and why this story keeps readers guessing until the final page.

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You devoured Where the Crawdads Sing, you felt the mud between your toes and the mosquitos buzzing. Then you saw the movie, and maybe, just maybe, something felt…off. We’re right there with you! We're diving deep into our unfiltered book club reactions to see if the film truly delivered on the novel’s immersive, magical atmosphere, or if it missed the mark entirely.

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Hosts Maggie and Tashima review Geneva Rose’s thriller The Perfect Marriage, discuss its near-4-star Goodreads rating, and summarize the plot: Sarah, a high-powered lawyer, and her husband Adam, a struggling writer, become entangled when Adam is accused of killing his mistress at their lake house.

The hosts react to the book’s blindsiding twist—that Sarah orchestrated and manipulated evidence—debate whether her revenge and the justice system’s failings are justified, and tease the sequel, The Perfect Divorce.

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