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Disis19 Diaries: Jan 21-27 | 2024 - January Wrap Up 4, a Yarnie Update, and Currently Watching

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    Welcome to my January reading and crafting vlog! I've decided to rename these Disis19 Diaries, because that's what these videos really are - diary entries as opposed to following me around while I do things. This vlog will encompass my thoughts on my reads of January, a Yarnie Update, and little bit on what shows we've been watching. ~Mentions~ Bungo Stray Dogs Light Novel Vol 2: Osamu Dazai and the Dark Era by Kafka Asagiri and Sango Harukawa Manner of Death Vol 2 by Sammon with art by Yukari Umemoto - Phase Out Your TBR Readathon Prompt: Finish a series Ghoul, Interrupted (Ghost Hunter Mysteries 6) by Victoria Laurie Rainbow Ring by Stephen West Pure Fuzz by Skeindeer Knits

Volume by Volume Podcast Episode 1: Assassination Classroom - Volumes 1 & 2

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    Happy Manga Monday and welcome to the first episode of the Volume by Volume Podcast! In this series, my daughter and I will be sharing our thoughts on the Monochrome Manga Club series reads and possible future series that we read through. Due to the nature of this series, there will be spoilers! If you have not read the volumes noted above, I'd suggest waiting until you have before listening. In this episode, we share our thoughts on Assassination Classroom, Volumes 1 & 2 by Yusei Matsui. This series is published by Viz Media and is rated Older Teen. If you would like to join us in reading this series, it is available on the Shonen Jump app if you have a subscription. Please share your thoughts with us on these volumes in the comments below, or in our Discord! For my thoughts on these volumes without spoilers, you can check out my Disis19 Diaries episode . Monochrome Manga Club Discord Monochrome Manga Club Series First Impressions Playlist

Books: My Thoughts on Key of Light (Key Trilogy 1)

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Key of Light by Nora Roberts My rating: 4 of 5 stars Surprisingly, I really enjoyed this. There were definitely some things that I didn't enjoy, like the instalove and some really obvious things that I could see coming from a mile away, but once the questing started, that aspect really pulled me in. Really easy reading and entertaining. Looking forward to seeing what happens in the next one. View all my reviews

Scent Sunday: Weekly Wax Wrap Up featuring Bring Back My Bars

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Today, I'm sharing with you the fragrances I've been warming in my home over the last week. Includes fragrances from Scentsy, Yankee Candle, Sassy Girl Aroma, L3 Waxy Wonders, Bath & Body Works, Magic Candle Company, Britta's Creepy Treasures, Homeworx, and Kringle Candle. Featured company of the week was Sassy Girl Aroma. I am an Independent Scentsy Consultant, so if you'd like to support me by making a home fragrance purchase, please visit my website and choose the Support Disis19 Party. Thanks to my friend Aubrey Trabert for the lovely gift! Magic Candle Company Affiliate Link

Books: My Thoughts on Ghoul Interrupted (Ghost Hunter Mysteries 6)

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Ghoul Interrupted by Victoria Laurie My rating: 4 of 5 stars Increasing my rating on re-read. I really enjoyed this one this time around. I didn't remember a lot of what happened in this installment from my previous read through, so it almost felt like a new adventure with friends. View all my reviews

Disis19 Diaries: Jan 14-20 | 2024 - January Wrap Up 3, a New Cast On, and a Yarn Acquisition

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    Welcome to my January reading and crafting vlog! I've decided to rename these Disis19 Diaries, because that's what these videos really are - diary entries as opposed to following me around while I do things. This vlog will encompass my thoughts on my reads of January, a Yarnie Update, and a new yarn acquisition. ~Mentions~ Fullmetal Alchemist Vols 22-24 by Hiromu Arakawa Assassination Classroom Vols 1 & 2 by Yusei Matsui Rainbow Ring by Stephen West Pure Fuzz by Skeindeer Knits Kindred Spirits Yarn Club from Little Skein in the Big Wool

Monochrome Manga Club First Impressions | Obey Me and Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint

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    It's Manga Monday! Today I'm sharing my first impressions of Obey Me and Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint. I thought I'd have a dedicated video to these selections in case anyone wanted to read and talk about the selections with me here. I also announce the February selections, in case you want to read those and talk with me about them. Let me know your thoughts on these volumes in the comments below, but please no spoilers past volume 1 ^-^ If you'd like to read the selections and chat with me about them, join the Monochrome Manga Club Discord . Monochrome Manga Club Playlist

Light Novels: My Thoughts on Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 2 (Light Novel): Osamu Dazai and the Dark Era

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Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 2 (light novel): Osamu Dazai and the Dark Era (Bungo Stray Dogs by Kafka Asagiri My rating: 3 of 5 stars While I enjoy this series, this book moved very slowly for me. I'm glad I read it, but it took way to long to finish and I'm not quite sure why. I enjoyed the story, there was enough intrigue to keep my interest, but I was able to put this one down for long periods of time before picking it up again. I'll definitely be continuing with this series. I'm glad I know why Dazai left the Port Mafia and joined the Armed Detective Agency, but this installment felt just ok for me. View all my reviews

Scent Sunday: Weekly Wax Wrap Up featuring Bring Back My Bars

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Today, I'm sharing with you the fragrances I've been warming in my home over the last week. Includes fragrances from Scentsy, Yankee Candle, Sassy Girl Aroma, Harper James, L3 Waxy Wonders, Bath & Body Works, Wood Wick, Chesapeake Bay Candle Co, Nature's Wick, and Kringle Candle. Featured company of the week was Sassy Girl Aroma. I am an Independent Scentsy Consultant, so if you'd like to support me by making a home fragrance purchase, please visit my website and choose the Support Disis19 Party. If you'd like to check out Pink Zebra, I do have a Shopping Link open with my consultant here .

Fragrance Friday: Magic Candle Company Haul

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Today, I'm sharing with you the items I purchased from Magic Candle Company. Magic Candle Company Referral Link

Disis19 Diaries: Jan 7-13 | 2024 - January Wrap Up 2, a Yarnie Update, and Friend Mail

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Welcome to my January reading and crafting vlog! I've decided to rename these Disis19 Diaries, because that's what these videos really are - diary entries as opposed to following me around while I do things. This vlog will encompass my thoughts on my reads of January, a Yarnie Update, and some Friend Mail. ~Mentions~ 86 [Eighty-Six] Light Novel Volume 1 by Asato Asato, Illustrated by Shirabii, Mechanical Design by I-IV (Phase Out Your TBR Readathon Prompt - Map) Rainbow Ring by Stephen West Pure Fuzz by Skeindeer Knits Storygraph Novels Storygraph Manga Phase Out Your TBR Readathon Round 2 hosted by Krys' Corner

Scent Sunday: Weekly Wax Wrap Up

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Today, I'm sharing with you the fragrances I've been warming in my home over the last week. Includes fragrances from Scentsy, Destination Wax, Otaku Scents, Yankee Candle, Pink Zebra, Kae's Scented Melts, and Kindness & Candles. Featured company of the week was Pink Zebra. I am an Independent Scentsy Consultant, so if you'd like to support me by making a home fragrance purchase, please visit my website and choose the Support Disis19 Party. If you'd like to check out Pink Zebra, I do have a Shopping Link open with my consultant here .

End of Year Reading Reflections | 2023

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This video will include my end of year reading stats from Goodreads, my own spreadsheet, and Storygraph. Let me know how your year ended up!

Light Novels: My Thoughts on 86—EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 1

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86—EIGHTY-SIX, Vol. 1 by Asato Asato My rating: 4 of 5 stars Really enjoyed this one. I enjoyed seeing the squad and their handler get to know each other and grow in their partnership. The action scenes were interesting and I'm looking forward to continuing with this series, especially after what we find out with the epilogue. I listened to most of this on audio and I really enjoyed the narration. Will definitely be continuing with the audiobooks as well as the physical editions. View all my reviews

Disis19 Diaries: Dec 31-Jan 6 | 2024 - Final Manga Advent Wrap Up and Rainbow Ring Knitting Update

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Welcome to my January reading and crafting vlog! I've decided to rename these Disis19 Diaries, because that's what these videos really are - diary entries as opposed to following me around while I do things. This vlog will encompass my thoughts on my reads of January, a Yarnie Update, some knitting plans, and channel plans for 2024. ~Mentions~ How to Win Her Heart on the Nth Try by Ichine Kamijo The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl Volume 1 by Miyuki Tonogaya Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Stories of Water and Flame by Ryoji Hirano YoRHa: Pearl Harbor Descent Record Volume 1 by Yoko Taro and Megumu Soramichi Persona4 Arena Volumes 1 & 2 by Aiya Kyu/ATLUS Knight of the Ice Volumes 4 & 5 by Yayoi Ogawa Rainbow Ring by Stephen West

December Manga Haul | 2023

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It's Manga Monday! Today I'm sharing with you all the manga I picked up in the month of December. If you'd like to hear my thoughts on any of the volumes or series I've hauled, please let me know! If I haven't read it already, I'll try to get to it as soon as possible. If I have read it already, I'll direct you to where you can hear my thoughts on the volume. ~Mentions~ Monochrome Manga Club Series First Impressions Playlist

Scent Sunday: Weekly Wax Wrap Up

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Today, I'm sharing with you the fragrances I've been warming in my home over the last week. Includes fragrances from Scentsy, Kringle Candle, Destination Wax, Otaku Scents, Yankee Candle, Rose Girls, Pink Zebra, Lavender & Speckles, and Kindness & Candles. I am an Independent Scentsy Consultant, so if you'd like to support me by making a home fragrance purchase, please visit my website and choose the Support Disis19 Party.

Disis19 Diaries: Dec 24-30 | 2023 - Manga Advent Wrap Up 5 and Phase Out Your TBR Readathon Round 2 TBR

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Welcome to my December reading and crafting vlog! I've decided to rename these Disis19 Diaries, because that's what these videos really are - diary entries as opposed to following me around while I do things. This vlog will encompass my thoughts on my reads of December, a Yarnie Update, and the opening of Advent Yarn Calendar packet from the 31 Days of Haunted Mansion Residents Yarn Advent Calendar from Fan Girl Fibers as well as my other Advent Calendars, including my Manga Advent Calendar Project. ~Mentions~ Yakuza Fiancé Volume 2 by Asuka Konishi Black Butler Volumes 21 & 22 by Yana Toboso The Borrow a Boyfriend Club by Page Powars, Narrated by Christian Banas What He Who Doesn't Believe in Fate Says Volume 1 by Omu the Rice The Art of Fire Emblem: Awakening by Various The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones Friend Advent from Vanessa at the Crafty, Planty Life Podcast Rainbow Ring by Stephen West Phase Out Your TBR Readathon Round 2 hosted by Krys' Corner