ROMANCE NOVELS 🌹 | the reading vlog where i'm reminded of how single i am

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Hello friends! I delved into the genre of romance for the very first time, and it was super fun and exciting! Join me as I discover some books that I love, and one read which didn't tickle my fancy whatsoever.
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@heyimsasa 3 года назад

joel drops his book at 0:12, 24:59, and 30:11 😂😂

@alybrynjohnson2495 3 года назад

I read this comment right as he was reaching for the drink on his shelf and I got REALLY nervous. Even though you probably would have put the in the comment. And then everything was fine!

@mabumarnauen7318 3 года назад

@Ezequiel Cason no actually nobody cares

@HeliaNaderi 2 года назад

The last one was PERFECTION X))

@ElianalaDivina 3 года назад

Every time Joel drops a book and looks in the camera he’s like 👁👄👁

@achilleanmafia 3 года назад

since you're reading romance now im kind of dying to know what you would think of Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe...

@fictionalfates 3 года назад

that’s going on my TBR perhaps!

@achilleanmafia 3 года назад

@@fictionalfates OHMYGODGSKHGLAHSLGAKLGAHGAHLG PLEASE YOU WON'T REGRET I PROMISE it's my all time favorite novel, it made me feel seen the way dani brown likely made you feel seen

@musicalnerds101 3 года назад

fictionalfates yes yes yes yes!!! That is my favorite book and I think you would love it!!

@callista4401 3 года назад

Omg that’s on my tbr for so long too and y’all also making me curious 😭

@madelyntumbleson 3 года назад

I literally was going to comment this!! It’s my all time favorite book and I think he’ll LOVE IT!! And the sequel is coming out soon too!

@halliehurst4847 3 года назад

Fucking finally on the Her Royal Highness front. I’ve been seeing it recommended everywhere and my god, ignoring everything else wrong with it, the author had clearly never even been to Scotland - hell, never even bothered to google it. The characters had big ‘American goes on Outlander Tour and spends one day in Edinburgh and is now an Expert on Scotland TM’ vibes to them, which is bad when one of the characters I’m talking about it supposed to be the princess of Scotland. Seriously authors, if you want an obscure European country to set your story in, just make one up. Don’t shit on one that already exists.

@mayallyourbaconburn7133 3 года назад

Hallie Hurst that weren’t the specific points that bothered me but I totally agree. I didn’t have any trouble reading through it but it was just bad...

@celiananaze 3 года назад

I binge-read the three volumes of heartstopper last week and my bisexual ass was LIVING, it was so good!

@dreamingofthemoon 2 года назад

@jasminewestover7068 3 года назад

I am actually so excited to get some good recommendations. This intro is also very iconic, I feel the same! 💕💚

@fictionalfates 3 года назад

ahahah i’m glad i’m not alone!

@user-rz6mf6iv6o 3 года назад

Yooooo I didn't realise you were Welsh, your accent sounds really English. So excited to have some Cymru rep in the booktube community

@bebella9005 3 года назад

The way Nick discovered his bisexuality was so similar to how I discovered my pansexuality too (although for me it was later on in life). So glad you enjoyed reading romance! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the rest of the books!

@aislynnclav 3 года назад

U FINISHED ALL THESE BOOKS SO QUICKLY AND THESE R ALL ON MY TBR HOW

@leannenewman2415 3 года назад

I find it so interesting how everyone prefers Dani Browns book to Chloe Brown! They were both 5* for me, but I just adored the concept of Chloe Brown and connected with her as a character more than Dani... BUT THEY WERE BOTH PHENOMENAL I LOVE TALIA HIBERT

@chloepoudrier9309 3 года назад

Red, White & Royal Blue made me cry seriously about 20 times, I adored it so so much 💘

@fictionalfates 3 года назад

it’s SO GOOD!

@nataliesoutlet 3 года назад

this title lol

@mariaantoniatoffoli2470 3 года назад

I would really recomend The Gentlemans Gude To Vice and Virtue the main charecter is Bi, and also it is a LGBT story set in the past, it is not purely romance since it has some touches of adventure. The author is a historian so she tried to bring a realistic aspect to some parts of the story, it also deals with chronical ilness and how it was treated at the time. Would really recomend Sorry if there are any mistakes english is not my first language

@valentinac.6126 3 года назад

YES and the sequel, The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy deals more with friendship, which he said he wanted to read more of later

@CocoRegardless 3 года назад

Yess! I just finished that book and I'm very excited to read the sequel too! It was so fun and it got me out of my reading slump. It also touches on the way society saw people of colour in that time

@Jess-yk5hi 3 года назад

This was such a good book, loved it a lot! Also one of the books i've laughed out loud a lot during

@lucysapphire443 3 года назад

yessss

@JustJosh 3 года назад

whoever you are, wherever you are, hope something amazing happens within your life very soon - From a vlogger who loves to spread positivity!

@pucksandpaperbacks 3 года назад

Romance is not a genre I gravitate toward which is weird because I generally read contemporary novels where romance is involved but you just convinced me to pick up Talia Hibert's books! You sold me when you mentioned Chloe playing Sims and Take a Hint, Dani Brown having a great portrayal of men's mental health.

@jam-yh3bl 3 года назад

loveless by alice oseman does fit the bill of "romance isn't necessary" - while there is a romantic subplot, there's also so much about how wonderful platonic relationships can be so would recommend, made me feel better about being single

@peterking5906 3 года назад

Gone wind d oooold

@FromJessToYou 3 года назад

I appreciate your mention of Book Bloggers. As I have been in that "field" since 2008 it really means a lot.

@katrielsdiary 3 года назад

why is the intro such a mood

@lidahdh9183 3 года назад

I'm so glad you did this recommendations since i am myself a hopeless single romantic who finds refuge in romances😅

@BethVlogs_ 3 года назад

I swear I'm a Heartstopper Stan Account!

@fictionalfates 3 года назад

LMAO MOOD

@OperationAdventure 3 года назад

Red, White, and Royal Blue messed me up! It’s so good, even made me cry. 🤷🏼‍♂️🤣

@alybrynjohnson2495 3 года назад

Rereading it makes me sad as an American- reflecting on how the 2016 election actually went 🤮

@OperationAdventure 3 года назад

Right there with you!

@littlemusic4x 3 года назад

Just wanted to let you know that I got an ad of a big German company with two gay men on this video. Including a sweet good morning kiss and all. The branding is strong!

@peggingmothman 3 года назад

Although not just romance I'd recommend Tillie Walden's graphic novels for some good sapphic romance they are so soft and beautifully illustrated! Also for a book that's not just about romance Alice Oseman's newest book Loveless is about a girl called Georgia who is aro/ace and her coming to accept that about herself and how platonic relationships are just as important as romantic ones!

@joellesoumis8041 3 года назад

TW: suicide just want to say that the rate of suicide for men is higher because their attempts work more than women’s so be careful with saying that ! With that said, I really think that it is important to talk about men’s mental health because we don’t do it enough !!

@Jess-yk5hi 3 года назад

Was going to make this comment, too. Men typically use more violent methods that are less likely to fail than the methods women choose, but women actually attempt suicide 3 to 4 times more often. Sad truths, but agree it's important to discuss, as men are much less likely to seek treatment for depression when they need it.

@maxiem7322 3 года назад

if you do a vlog reading books with platonic relationships, I recommend Radio Silence by Alice Oseman. I absolutely loved the friendship in it, and the 2nd main character is Aled from Heartstopper!(it also made me cry a shit ton lol)

@gabbs_giss1871 3 года назад

Wow, I can't believe I'm this stupid and that I didn't notice that. What the hell?

@mayallyourbaconburn7133 3 года назад

Maxie M wait seriously I did not know that

@mayallyourbaconburn7133 3 года назад

Maxie M I am afraid to continue radio silence cuss I fear that it’s gonna break me😟 I should continue but I’m not great with emotions. If a book makes me cry I can feel sad for weeks so I try to avoid it. That said I have the saddest books in ya and contemporary history on my tbr....

@gabbs_giss1871 3 года назад

@@mayallyourbaconburn7133 Nah, I don't think you'll cry (well, just a little bit) . If you are a sensitive person you may feel everything a bit too much, if you start feeling sad try to leave the book for a couple of hours. (It happened to me LOL, I was feeling sad even when I shouldn't and it kinda drained me so I left the book for a couple of hours and when I came back I got a totally different feeling, and I read the saddest part with no problems) With that said, your heart will be restored by the end I think. It's pretty worth it, it really is.

@mayallyourbaconburn7133 3 года назад

Gabbs _Giss I quess Im gonna pick it up soon again then. Thank you😊 .

@lauragouveia4526 3 года назад

As someone who has struggled with anxiety for a couple years now, I also get emotional anytime i read or watch situations related to it. And hell yeah, men's mental health needs to start being more talked about and less seen as a stigma. Stay strong yall wonderful men, cry the fuck out when you need to ❤️

@GriffReads 3 года назад

I'm so glad you enjoyed Red, White and Royal Blue, I've had it on my tbr for ages but I finally got my hands on a copy recently and I can't wait to read it!

@jolintoh 3 года назад

KNIVES OUT IS SUCH A GOOD MOVIE OMG THE TASTE

@cosmoquail_reads4218 3 года назад

honestly ive been watching booktube since 2014 and your vlogs are the best I’ve ever watched. you’re amazing and i love hearing your thoughts

@aenyxeas6435 3 года назад

I died when I saw the "Stan Red Velvet" at the back!

@amandamaisel2611 3 года назад

You are my favorite booktuber!! I love how you explore all different kinds of genres and have such an open mind about books ☺️💖

@sofiadavid8380 3 года назад

You are such a wonderful and joyful person. I could listen to you all day long. I just wanted to say that I appreaciate you so much and the idea of the vlogs while reading different genres is such a perfect idea. ❤️sending love from romania

@Lina-vs2ei 3 года назад

you’re such an amazing person and precious human being and i love your channel so much! thank you for the content ❤️

@TheMamaMoments 3 года назад

Absolutely LOVED everything about this vlog! Watching you giggle while reading dani brown really got me.

@isabellagualtieri5441 3 года назад

i just found your channel a couple days ago and i’m literally obsessed! you’re absolutely amazing!

@akdnrhenalalfb 3 года назад

I love the idea of doing themed reading vlogs!! Sounds so fun and a great way to explore new genres

@lauragouveia4526 3 года назад

This is way too cheesy but his and Ellias videos feel like home

@margaritakholopova4826 3 года назад

yeees

@everythingfictional777 3 года назад

They are endgame.. I know it.. I hope it.. .. 😈😈

@bellecanread 3 года назад

loved hearing your thoughts on these books - especially take a hint, dani brown! zaf is easily one of my favorite romance book characters 😄

@lev.lately 3 года назад

Also, your vlogs are so comforting and homey! I always feel so welcome and happy, especially as a safe space to be myself!

@andrea3592 3 года назад

I love how willing you are to try new genres! You picked some great books- I still need to pick up Dani Brown but am so excited to! The Kiss Quotient and Bride Test are wonderful and I hope you get to them soon- before the third book is released next year! Also completely agree that kdramas prepare you for romance- if you can survive second lead syndrome you can survive a romance novel while single!

@dashacastillo1377 3 года назад

the soft colors in the book covers, here for it!!

@silviac.1554 3 года назад

nothing makes my day more than joel uploading 🥺🥺

@ferventfei 3 года назад

her royal highness sort of has a soft spot on me because it was the first sapphic book i read and especially when i was discovering that i'm bi, but i totally agree with what you said. looking back on it, a lot of the plot and characters are very undeveloped. (also i just recently reread red white and royal blue and fell in love all over again, so i was so excited to see what you thought of it)

@loveyourself0828 3 года назад

I LOVE the idea of themed vlogs! This vlog gave me life :) Also, The Hating Game is AMAZING! Cannot wait until you read it!

@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm 3 года назад

omg I feel you on the active role of being in charge in the relationship NO THANK YOU

@teresarosereads 3 года назад

So happy to hear that you loved Red White and Royal Blue!! It's one of my favorites!

@zoeomalley2117 3 года назад

the introduction called me out so hard i literally had to pause the video and regather myself. love you!

@sunshinehobi8954 3 года назад

I have been so excited for this vlog!!!💕

@fictionalfates 3 года назад

ahhh i’ve been so excited to post it!!

@boopsieeee 3 года назад

This is my first time watching you. 15 seconds in and I already know I'm gonna love this haha❤

@madireads4413 3 года назад

LOVE! I'm so excited to read the Chloe Brown book! I totally loved your review of it and now I'm even more keen!!

@RockMusicIsPerfect 3 года назад

Love the idea of themed reading vlogs! This vlog was amazing! 💜

@mori7956 3 года назад

I kept forgetting to say that I really like your editing style! Sometimes the cuts in other videos really throw me off but your videos just have a really nice feeling and they always make my day better💛

@fictionalfates 3 года назад

thank you so much!! 🥺♥️

@tiaraleightaikato 3 года назад

I just found your channel and all I can say is that I LOVED THIS VIDEO, so I will definitely be sticking around!! Thank youu 💞❣️

@analeasejac4703 3 года назад

I loved this vlog! I love the idea of genre themed vlogs

@gb8269 3 года назад

Your channel has gotten me back into reading regularly! You take such a methodical but relaxed approach to books that I really enjoy. Hope to pick up Evelyn Hugo by September to read with you!

@ewaldkostergunnsisko3491 3 года назад

I love the idea of themed reading months, definitely something I would be interested in(even if I am not necessarily into the genre itself)

@rileyherbert4462 3 года назад

I cannot wait to see what we have read! Yay Romance!

@awkward-duck-777 3 года назад

the fact that you are single is a crime, cause you are so lovely and fascinating, I'm very new to your channel, and im already hooked from how amazing you are

@ava_lavender 3 года назад

I've actually read almost all these books (I haven't picked up the second or third volume of Heartstopper yet), and my least favorite was also Her Royal Highness. I'm glad you enjoyed the rest of them, though!

@Areinhardt19 3 года назад

Loved every second of this!

@katherinebruten3996 3 года назад

:0 am I sensing a Welsh accent??? First Welsh booktuber I've found and it's EXCITING!!!! Loved your reviews, subscribed!

@GeekyC 3 года назад

Just found you in my recommendation and I cannot wait to binge watch all your vids !! Nice to meet you lovely ❤️

@matteahayn 3 года назад

UGHHHHHH what a line-up!! I want to read Heartstopper so so badly (I’m just waiting for my library to get it) and Red, White, and Royal Blue was one of my favorite books of this year! It was so freaking cute 🥰 I’ve been debating reading Get a Life Chloe Brown cause I don’t read adult romance but I think I might have to try it out now. ❤️ Your reviews are always so spot-on and I trust them so much! Your vlogs are my favorite part of the week

@randomlyverbose7478 3 года назад

You could always read heartstopper on tappas though!

@quileshawebber9185 3 года назад

I have just stumbled across your channel and you melt my heart!!!!! 🥺🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@hollylandlibrary6604 3 года назад

I just finished Take a Hint, Dani Brown and I absolutely loved it! Also, hearing you talk about it makes me really want to reread Red White and Royal Blue

@starrytiiina 3 года назад

I love this, Talia Hibbert is indeed AMAZING and Heartstopper is so lovely too! I read them on Tapas.

@charmilliriano8385 3 года назад

Im so happy I found you like ahhh I can't wait to watch all ur videos

@shannondiaz3811 3 года назад

You're so likeable! I can see why everyone encouraged you to create a RU-vid channel! Love your pants btw!

@c223 3 года назад

The bromance book club is also a really fun read! Started the second book yesterday and love it so much already!

@josetieneoro 3 года назад

Dude you're so awesome! Glad this was in my recommendations

@camidietz2758 3 года назад

I find you to be a super authentic human with refreshing energy. You use books to connect us to a deeper human experience. You've exhibited amazing humor and realness. Loved seeing genuine emotion. I think you're a gem

@fictionalfates 3 года назад

thank you so much, i appreciate your kind words! 🥺

@RaetheSaint 3 года назад

This was such a great video, I absolutely love the way you edit these videos. It’s so aesthetically pleasing! I’ve started getting into romance more recently too ☺️ I really enjoyed Get a Life, Chloe Brown but I agree that the issue that came up towards the end was kind of weirdly set up. I’m starting Take a Hint, Dani Brown today!

@pottschloe 3 года назад

Eve is my favourite Brown sister too!! Loved Take A Hint Dani Brown, can’t wait for the next one.

@kiraaa9506 3 года назад

Even more amazing book recs? good sir ur gonna make my pockets hurt😭💕

@fictionalfates 3 года назад

skdkskdk i’m sorry

@nicolec6570 3 года назад

Quickly adding Talia Hibbert books to my TBR. Thank you! Your analysis on them has me looking forward to them!

@CoffeeandBookswithAli 3 года назад

I love a good romance novel! I loved red white and royal blue so much! It’s one of my fave romances for sure!

@AikiraBeats 3 года назад

The t-shirt looks amazing on you. Love watching your videos your voice is so calming and relaxing

@charlotte1686 3 года назад

ok im now excited to read all of these books!! 🥰

@StephLoves 3 года назад

New subscriber here. I loved this video so much. I've read all of these except the Hating Game but I'm sooooo glad you enjoyed Talia Hibbert, she's become one of my favourite authors this year 😍 fab vlog Joel 😁

@alenasmolemoreader3584 3 года назад

I'm so happy that you loved Red, White and Royal Blue! 💕

@dear._sky 3 года назад

i’m definitely a romance fanatic so glad to get some recommendations from this video!! ☺️

@TheBookVoyagers 3 года назад

JOEL WTF ISIKJSS i didn't expect that shout out. thank you

@marjar.5978 3 года назад

I loved both Helen Hoang’s books ❤️. Can’t wait for the third one ❤️❤️❤️

@dino0o744 3 года назад

Noelle puts out a video and you do on the same day!!!! I never clicked so fast on both of those videos

@enna1347 3 года назад

I'm sooo glad to have found your channel!! You're a breath of fresh air! More power to you and your channel. I hope you're doing well. Stay safe xo

@anookishexception7234 3 года назад

"I am now reading romance books because of the dreadful fact that I am single, and all I want is for someone to ask me out" WOW WHAT A MOOD! Just found your channel but after that opening I'm definitely subscribing.

@toastymadness 3 года назад

There's also a 3rd book to the brown sister series if you didn't know, i haven't read it but the whole series is on my TBR

@Flaceee 3 года назад

I have some romance on my physical tbr that I’m not looking forward to, but you’ve inspired me✨

@ZzZivaReads 3 года назад

Yes, Red white and royal blue! lol I only just started watching but I'm so excited to see your reactions to that book 😂

@ZzZivaReads 3 года назад

Yay I'm so happy you liked it xD honestly, this entire vlog was so incredible and alll the cozy vibes

@tashachamberlain9764 3 года назад

2 seconds in & I love you already

@elliafabia 3 года назад

First video I'm ever watching from you, 2 minutes in and you already convinced me to subscribe...I don't even read romances myself - I'm more of a thriller and fantasy girl :D I'm excited to put on you channel on whenever I'm sitting at my desk, doing things that doesn't need my whole attention :D

@addisonmarin5575 3 года назад

I love romance and just discovered your channel, I'm now subscribed and am looking forward to more videos!

@Christine5280CO 3 года назад

This is a wonderful vlog! Please do more 😀

@whalesbooks9986 3 года назад

This vid is so raw, and I love it so much. Also I just started reading Red White and Royal Blue on audio book and it is so far, SO GOOD!

@jessie3758 3 года назад

I just finished it 30 minutes ago! I really enjoyed it.

@joa2919 3 года назад

This blog definitely put me in a mood to read some romance! I'm gonna start red white & Royal Blue :) Also thank you for mentioning the webcomic version oh heartstopper, I'm gonna pretend it's thanks to my tweet and be real proud Your enthusiasm is really contagious!!

@fictionalfates 3 года назад

no need to pretend, it was because of your tweet!

@avsambart 3 года назад

So glad you read Heartstopper! I'm so glad you enjoyed it as much as I did ☺️ even in the three volumes I was crying at times tehe Omg yes please do Classics! I recommend The Picture of Dorian Grey, Dracula, Frankenstein, Alice in Wonderland, and Pride & Prejudice.

@bookswithmills7295 3 года назад

so happy you loved Red White & Royal Blue it's one of my new fav books!!! really rate almost all of the romances you read in this video they're all so wholesome and lovely, you should try Call Me by Your Name as well it's something a bit different but in such a good way it's so so beautiful! x