Thank you for the shoutout! 😊 And I really enjoyed hearing your answers to the Wager questions as well, we would be great mutineers together 😂 I just filmed my book club video with Ove, I agree that it’s a very charming book and that we shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover, so to speak. We never know what people go through, or what their goals are (treats! same!). I’m glad you’re enjoying the poetry as well! On another note, did you get a new mic? The sound is great when it’s good, but I think you could wear it a bit further away from your mouth to avoid the sound peaking, like it’s doing a little bit now. I would hate for anyone to click off your videos because of a mic issue, so I just wanted to share some friendly advice! You might also be able to lower the input volume, that could also help.

The Wager sounds interesting! I read a lot of "garbage" according to booktube. Mysteries of almost any subgenre are my favorites, and they are considered "trash" by some literary/classic book readers. That's how the event got started since Olly of Criminolly (the creator of the event) loves Ed McBain books. He's trying to encourage reading in all forms. Not just the books listed for literary prizes and classics. The label has little to do with the writing quality and enjoyment factor of a book. It's a critic's perception of the value of a book. Hope you find a "trashy" book for August so you can join the rest of us bibliophiles!😊

I loved A Man Called Ove, both the book and the Swedish movie. I haven't seen the American version yet, but I don't think it will be a good as the original, even with Tom Hanks. I stayed up until 1 this morning to finish Beartown, and now I can't wait to read the next two in the series. I guess I'm becoming a Frederick Backman devotee 🙂

Love the pooch, treat for a video - love it! Ah yes, I really enjoy Mary Oliver also. And I love the art, the pure indulgence, of slow reading.

Hi! I'm gradually watching your video backlog. J D Robb is one of my favorite mystery authors. Eve Dallas is a smart, independent, kick butt policeman in New York of the future. I love the banter among all the characters! Some sex (not gooey romance) and some violence. Lots of science fictiony stuff. To learn Eve's back story, a new reader should start with Naked In Death and read at least the first 3 in order. Then, reading out of order will not be an issue. I am amazed at the quantity of good books Nora Roberts generates. However, I'm not a fan of any of the ones she writes as Nora Roberts. 🤔 I'm so glad to have discovered your channel!!

I love your book idea!! 💕

Dang! I’m about to do this and I want to change a couple of my desert island answers now! 😂

😂

Raina! 🥰

So cute that Raina knows exactly what time it is 😂 I always love the answer to what 5 books you'd bring. The Gray's Anatomy choice was super unexpected but I can see how useful it is along with something to entertain yourself with!! I love that you pick all the functional books while I always think about fun books to (only) entertain myself with no functionality 🤣

I thought the ending of Bell Canto spoiled the whole thing for me, so if you never finish it, it's probably for the best. 😆

Wonderful video! So glad you’re reading Mary Oliver. I did laugh out loud when you showed Bel Canto! 😂 This just isn’t the right time for that one. Greg Iles is definitely on my radar. Loved your responses, Reney. Hugs for Raina.

I also really enjoy psychological thrillers! Great review!!

This is a fun tag! Raina definitely has you well-trained 🤣 I've been wanting to read the Greg Isles series for a while now....maybe one day I'll get to it! Your book idea sounds great 😀

Haha Raina knows that filming comes with treats now 😂 I would love to read your book about your adventures solving medical mysteries and rescue missions. I’m almost done with Ove as well. And of course a map would be awesome to have on the freaking island! Why didn’t I think of that?! 😂

Raina is no dummy! She knows how to get the treats!! I'm just starting a medical suspense by Tess Gerritsen - Bloodstream. Her Rizzoli and Isles series is a favorite, but this is the first of her medical ones for me. Have you tried her books? I tend to like the forensic ones like Reichs, Cornwell and Jefferson Bass. Whether or not I will enjoy regular doctors remains to be seen. Enjoy your reads!!

Wow! I didn't know that a true story that propelled Morrison to write Beloved. 😮 I agree with the statement that it seems like these excuses feel very much like trying to silence people's voices. Even on the aspect of how "violent" the book is (though I do not really know because I haven't read it), this book feels like for 11th or 12th graders especially those in AP courses. And students at that age should be old enough to analyze the book while not being too affected by the graphicness of the book. That's just my opinion. I'm hoping to read by the same author, Morrison, for August's picks Ellen Made's Bookclub! (Sula)

16,000!!? I don't know that many descriptive words! I read Eragon about 4 years ago, and now fantasy is about 30% of my reading. Urban fantasy is my current favorite. One series that I enjoy is the Dresden files. The main character is a PI from Chicago who is also a wizard. Mysteries with supernatural characters. This was a fun live!

The book sounds great! Added it to my TBR. Raina looks so cute, she’s listening so intently to you as if she understands your review! ❤

Great review Reney! I’m intrigued 😊 it’s been a long time since I read a good thriller! Give Raina another treat from me for being so good!

Book of The Month. Do they have a website? Is it like the old ones from the 70s where they send you a selection each month and you keep or return it? I am seriously out of touch with BOTM club. I'm just curious. Thanks.

Always love a video with Raina 🥰 Thank you for including her more and more often hahaha! This thriller sounds super interesting!! Have you ever think about also doing a section for spoilers where you warn others about it? I'm actually team spoiler. I'm so happy to hear about people's opinions with spoilers 😂 Even if I end up reading it! I don't mind knowing what's happening in the book. A small introduction, I'm Mimi! I saw your video pop up on my KZfaq front page, and clicked on it. I love your vibe and how relaxed you are. Your thoughts and summaries of the books are also super coherent and easy to understand! Had to start following to know more (also bonus feature is Raina!!!! I love animals; I have my own dog as well! though not anywhere near as well behaved as yours)

Wonderful video and a wonderful fur baby ❤❤❤

Hello Renee, house of glass sounds very interesting and my type of book. I was so happy to hear you adopted straight from Puerto Rico where my father was born. I’m sure the stray dog population is high there. Love you channel.❤

That was interesting to know that you have a dog from Puerto Rico, a street dog. No less. It's kind of cool to know the history. She's such a good dog. Anyway, I didn't come here for her. I came here for you. Lol Just don't let her know that. Glad to see you found a new author that you might enjoy. And I enjoyed the video. Thank you!.

Terrific review, Reney! House of Glass sounds like a good thriller. Raina looks like she's listening to you very attentively! She almost looks like she's going to jump into the conversation and share a thought or two.

Oooh! This one sounds like a goodie. Thank you for the review.

Dear Reney, this video comes in such a coincidence with my recent North Carolina trip where I visited one of the biggest plantation houses in Stagville, Durham county. It was such an emotional visit, also learning about a female slave that was able to escape, Mary Walker, which story was told in a documentary. And Beloved has been in my TBR list for such a long time... it must be such a painful read. Great detailed video 🙏🏻 Even Raina was completely focused on the topic! 💕

Great News Congratulations. Very informative video, thanks for sharing and here's to adding many more Subscribers! Well done.

I've never read a Toni Morrison book. I guess because I never see any of her books at the thrift stores that I buy from?. Maybe one day I will come across one of her books.

Thank you for a great review! You are doing well with your banned book project. I definitely need to try Toni Morrison! I've decided that most folks who want to ban books just don't like to read! I'm gradually working my way through your older videos. You mentioned that you like adventure books as well as legal and medical thrillers. By adventure, do you mean Lee Child or Vince Flynn or some other type?

Wonderful job getting the point across with no spoilers I recently read this too, found it fascinating and very informative Congratulations on 13 BB so far!! What a wonderful co-host and I'm digging that tattoo

There used to be a mythology of “happy slavery”. That has largely evaporated. Yet many people don’t want anyone to see or admit to just how ugly the institution was and what violence was used to perpetuate it. _Beloved_ sounds like a wonderful book.

I've only read Song of Solomon (which is good) and keep meaning to read Beloved. Probably should get on that!

Great job, Reney! This is one of my top ten novels of all time. It’s such an important book. You’ve done a great job with the novel and the reasons (contrived) for its being banned. Well done, my friend.

I think we all had an Uncle Cliff 😂😂 Where is Miss Raina today? At the spa or mole hunting? ❤️🐾 Have a great day!

It’s a great location… even without mole hunting or other typical co-host activity in the background. 🤔

Hi, Reney! I've been watching your videos for a few weeks now and thought I'd finally make a comment lol. I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your videos, and as a dog lover with 2 rescues of my own, I of course love seeing Raina!! I love the videos where you take us "out and about" with you (with Donna and Raina, too!) as well. I hope you have a great day and look forward to your next video 🙂

Woo hoo! I just did this one, too. Haha

Very enjoyable, thanks.

I enjoyed your answers to this fun tag. :)

Great tag and I love your answers!! Especially about hate comments. I agree that people disagreeing in your comments isn’t hate.

I have to say that this Tag has the most interesting questions I've viewed. I enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing. -James

Such a fun tag, and great answers! Uncle Cliff 😂 I like you and your channel just the way you are! And I agree that the booktube community is more and better than I could ever have thought. You included!

I love your channel, Reney, and your down-to-earth, personal style. Wonderful job with this tag. I really enjoyed your responses.

Congrats on 500 subscribers!! And no chemo!!

Congratulations 🎉 on reaching 500 subscribers and especially getting good medical news! Great idea about the breast cancer series! All information and experiences can benefit even just one person. wishing you continued good health! 🌸🌷

Such a gorgeous park!! And watching Raina was so fun!

Mole hunter extraordinaire! 😍 Congrats on 500 subs!!! So awesome 🤩 I'm so happy to hear about your wonderful health updates 🥹 Here's to hoping you stay happy and healthy going forward! You know I didn't realize how almost black and white about phrasing of a "banned book" was. This video was super insightful, and really help see what gets a book to receive it's "banned" title. I didn't get the book as part of my literature on my end!

Youve done a fine public service today. Ionly had skin cancer on my face 12 yrs ago. Just a little scar. Its not like the 50s anymore when so many dear people I knew were helpless once dianosed. Even in the 90s I lost a good neighbor eho ignored her virulent family history till his to or