Kay’s Hidden Shelf

Unboxing a package from @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social means playtime for Pepper and a beautiful book for me 🥰🤩

YouTube video by Kay's Hidden Shelf Mixed Book Haul (Aliens, Historical Fictions, Fantasy & More)

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Today's video features a mini book haul including a variety of genres, gifts, and a bookish candle curtesy of the one and only Brian from BellTube.

I also talk about a children's book I've been reading with my son for any parents out there.

Watch the video using the link below ⬇️

The hard part was getting the important stuff with advice in multiple categories without it being too overwhelming. Not sure I succeeded but an attempt was made! 😅

YouTube video by Kay's Hidden Shelf A Guide to Making Youtube Videos (Advice, Equipment, Software, & Resources)

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Today's video is finally Live!

This might be one of my longest videos I've done with the most editing, which took extra time to finish.

I hope it's of use to someone out there looking to make their own videos or make changes to their current set up.

Watch the full video⬇️

Well, I just finished part 2 of Lightfall by Ed Crocker and what a wild turn!

Chapter 20 had me on the edge of my seat and I’m not sure I’m ready for what’s to come.

Join the party!

And me! 🙋‍♀️ cant wait!

That's a long wait! I don't think I've ever seen hardcovers here for his books, I had no idea there was a wait for them to come out on paperback. I hope the wait is worth it and you enjoy the conclusion when you get it.

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In today's video I tackle the topic of buying less & reading more via the Read Your Bookshelf Challenge.

It's easy to buy books faster than we can read them & with new years goals in the mix, there's a few important points to remember. Watch the video to find out more 🔗⬇️

I’m continuing with Lightfall by Ed Crocker. 80 pages in and started the audiobook to immersion read it. So far so good, with plenty of intrigue, lore and conflicts.

And done! The Bloodsworn saga has come to an end, and what a conclusion it was.

Brilliantly done John Gwynne, a spectacular tale.

This was a wonderful chat, go check out the replay

If you’ve been struggling with something lately, take this as a reminder to keep trying. It may take time, and failures but you’ll make progress with each attempt.

Practice makes progress

After 16 failed artisan and sourdough loaves with multiple variations to experiment & problem solve, I’ve finally gotten edible and beautiful loaves of bread

All of this has been over the course of a year or more, showing time & stubbornness pay off 🤣

YouTube video by Kay's Hidden Shelf Reading Update: #10 || Absurdity, Vampires, Norse Gods & Poetry #Booktube #ReadingUpdate

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It’s time for another reading update! 3 books read and 2 currently reading, each different genres.

Watch the video to see what I’ve been reading and why the reading year has started off so strong.

Happy release day to Lightfall by @edcrockerbooks.bsky.social !

I’m having a great time with this so far and enjoying the library obsessed main character.

Be sure to grab your copy, now that it’s available!

Ultimately a blend of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Hunger Games and Ready Player One.

“NEW ACHIEVEMENT! You finished this book and didn’t throw it against the wall!”

I can see why this series is so addictive, what a blast of a read. I hit a bit of a lull in the middle but overall it’s a mixture of fun and survival. Full review to come soon.

Only a few days left until this tale with no humans releases! The beginning of the Everlands trilogy by @edcrockerbooks.bsky.social

That means I’m diving into this world of vampires, werwolves and magic and so far, a good start with a book loving character. I can’t say no to that 😏

Ooo enjoy Tufty! Can’t wait to hear what you think of it.

Bonus: The recipe I’m using is one Patricia shared with me last holiday season when we did a livestream baking video.

It’s a snowman day! ⛄️

While baking snowman sugar cookies, I’m listening to Murder on the North Pole Express by Patricia Meredith and narrated by @andrewdmth.bsky.social

It’s a charming, and mysterious story that blends holiday traditions from around the world & only 30 mins left!!!

Lady Drakeslayer: Passage Two of the Divine Godsqueen Coda Amazon.com: Lady Drakeslayer: Passage Two of the Divine Godsqueen Coda eBook : Adams, Bill: Kindle Store

Link to preorder: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DN6VZ3P...
Link to Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
Link for ARC: docs.google.com/forms/d/1xBH...

📚COVER REVEAL📚

I'm honoured to assist with the cover reveal for Lady Drakeslayer by @williamjadams3.bsky.social The Divine Godsqueen Coda continues with Passage Two and another stunning cover!

Cover Art by Feliz Ortiz and Title Design by Dewey Conway

Releasing Feb 5, 2025

Links ⬇️

The Mage-Killer (Connections Book 2) The Mage-Killer (Connections Book 2) - Kindle edition by Glover, Christina K.. Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

Amazon Preorder: a.co/d/2BcZKhS
Book One: The Switchboard will be on sale for .99 at the time of the reveal!: a.co/d/8ReyIxy
Genre: Adult Fantasy (Urban/Portal)
Word count: 155k

📚Cover Reveal📚

The Mage-Killer by Christina K. Glover is book two in the Connections series. This beautiful cover is done by Plus+

Book one, The Switchboard, will be on sale for the reveal so be sure to check out the details and links in the thread below to learn more!