In this video I’m updating my reading journal with everything I read in November, and I’ll be honest—I didn’t read a lot this month. I think October tired me out, but I’m still really happy with what I did read, because the quality was so good. I start by creating my November cover spread with an “Autumn in Japan” vibe, and you guys know I always go for collages. I pick one main focal point (the girl in the kimono sticker), build a background, and then just layer and layer until it feels right. I also use silicone letter stamps for the title, but my ink pad was being annoying, so I colored over it with orange and yellow markers to match the page. After that, I set up my “Books I read this month” spread (books + mangas/manas/manuals), leaving the center clean for the covers. I review God of Wrath by Rina Kent (my favorite in the Legacy of Gods series so far—Sicily and Jeremy were chef’s kiss, but please check content warnings) and Mate by Ali Hazelwood (a solid 4 stars, super slow burn, and my favorite spread aesthetically because of the greens and foresty vibe). Then I finish with collage spreads for Opposites Attract, Soft and Squishy (so stupid but funny), and Reasons for Disqualification (dark, psychological, and interesting—just a bit rushed at the end).