The Becky Chambers book sounds so interesting!

I think it's so nice to be more gentle with yourself at the New Year! These are really good intentions, I also want to read outside more :) Happy New Year!

I hope your TBR is going well! Dracula is one of my all time favorites! The October Society sounds fun too :)

So pretty! I love places where all the buildings are unique and decorated. The tram looked really cute too.

Languages and what it's like to learn/speak more than one is SO interesting. That Secret Garden is really pretty :)

Hi Kristina! "Piranesi" is one of my all-time favorite books, and I too struggled getting through the very beginning, because I like going into novellas completely blind. With books like this one, I think there is a massive payoff for the reader knowing as little as possible. Currently I am listening to Clarke's, "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell" for Big Book Summer and read her essay on Jane Austen last month. I think Clarke is so masterful and brilliant, and I can't wait for her to release a new novel. Happy reading! xx

Good luck with your summer tbr! I've heard really good things about My Brilliant Friend.

Yay for the memories linked to the books and vice versa! You look so beautiful in this video (always, actually 🥰) Yes, an absolute yes to your thoughts on languages - it feels like I experience a different kind of emotions... well, they are the same but somehow feel different depending on the language :) And yes, I totally get your feelings about The Secret Garden, Kristina - you will notice those moments that were a bit unsettling for you as a child. The Secret Garden is a beautiful, special story, I have to re-read it someday :)

Happy Birthday, dear Kristina! 🩷 I hope you already have moved to your lovely new house! And hope your summer is filled with sunshiny moments and interesting books! :)

"funny like watching a reality tv show, not funny like if it happened in real life" is such a good way to describe so many things haha

I love how different reading experiences can be, at different times of life. I've always been curious about this book, it's nice to hear a bit more about what to expect :)

What a beautiful city!

Ooh, this style of video reminded me of Japanese movies and dramas- your beautiful tone of voice in the beginning and throughout and that incredible music reminiscent of not just one J-drama but several! Thanks so much, Kristina - you've made my day :)

My favourite MG books is the Penderwicks series! Um, the last Middle Grade I've read... 🤔Probably, it was the Magic Flower Shop series by Gina Mayer - she's a German author and I was reading these delightful books (11) with fantastic covers in Russian translation, which turned out to be very good and, as one of the readers said, very close to the original. Happy Spring, Kristina! 🌸And Happy Reading! 🥰

It's always nice when you read a book at just the right time in your life. Half a Soul sounds really good!

Good luck with these books 😃 I feel missing out being the only person who hasn't read His Dark Materials, but glad to know you loved it! I might pick it up in the future too :D

woo so many great books! A couple of them I have read, like Great Circle, and many I haven't heard of! Hope you enjoy them all <3

Oh no I'm so sorry to hear about the flooding! I hope all the stress gets better this year. Aww Mochi is so cute! Happy 2024!

Big Friendship sounds like a book I should read, I have struggled with a couple of my friendships in the past and not knowing how I could keep people close 😂 I think I will pick it up to see what I can learn from it! You just reminded me to read Kim Jiyoung, I have that in Chinese translation, and haven't read yet. Aww glad you have a book that reminds you about your honeymoon in Japan 🥰 that's such a lovely thing. OMG I loved how you describe "M", how society creates monsters and no one stopped him when it was needed, so thrilling and it is still happening now especially in the States. So so so scary. Adding to my TBR list. Such a lovely video, always nice to see your videos popping up Kristina 💕

100% with you on setting not many particular goals to really enjoy reading! And so many things you said are also something I intend to do - reading books in different languages, buying second hand books etc. Happy new year! Wish you the best of everything you may desire too 🥰

Happy New Year, dear Kristina!!! And thank you so much!!! 🥰 Yes! Same here, when I wasn't in a reading mood I didn't force myself. Reading is magic - and let it stay this way! Surprisingly, 74 books is a number of books I had read last year. And most importantly I discovered the 3 all-time favourites! And one of them is with the name "The Book Club" :D I hope the situation with your house will be sorted out soon!!! !!! I was sorry to hear about your health issues during the year and your books and everything you had acquired for your new home being damaged because of the flooding. So sorry. I have a feeling that when summer comes you and your husband will be there, in your new beautiful home!!! Or, most likely, sooner? :)

Edinburgh has such a perfect atmosphere for winter!

just finished the song of Achilles and I liked it! hope you love these books!

I think The Song of Achilles is a great choice for your fall TBR! I myself love to read Greek Mythology when it's still sunny but a bit of coolness there already is in the air. I read slower this year and failed to finish My Magnolia Summer during the summer! But it's still very much sunshiny here as well, so I hope that at least a couple of titles that capture summer vibes will make a smooth transition into my this month tbr:) Happy Reading! 🌞🥰📚

I feel the exact same way about the vibes of September/October/November! Small Favors is such a good choice.

Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you! I am still trying to read in other languages but this is so inspiring. Btw how many languages do you speak?!

So pretty! I love the sunset views!

I'm so glad you enjoyed this trip so much, Kristina! Loved the video and your sunny description of Greece , such a beautiful place to live or take a journey to! 🥰

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Happy Birthday, dear Kristina!!! 🥰I hope you have a fantastic day!! :) Thank you for your life update and travelling tips! I'd like to visit some places in Japan I'm already familiar with because of those beautiful movies I have watched :)

Oh no! I'm sorry you lost your backpack on the plane :( We just came back from a trip and it's so stressful dealing with planes and luggages. The Book that wouldn't burn looks stunning! Fifty Sounds reminds me of a book talking about a person learning English as second language while fall in love (?) called A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary For Lovers by Guo Xiaolu. They maybe very different because I read neither of the books, but the concept intrigues me so much! Look forward to your travel vlogs!

so pretty!

this made me really wanna go to Italy <3

love this!

I'm so, so happy for you, Kristina!!! Oh yay for your "couple of couples" books" 😉.Tales from the Cafe" is my favourite from the three books in the series I've read so far. And the fourth one has already been translated into Italian. But, like in my case, I have read the first book in English and am surely intended to experience this series in English further on! Love Kyoto! Ooh, meeting there a Booktube friend while being in Japan - did it happen by accident? I think you might enjoy "Omoiyari" written by Erin Niimi Longhurst, a half-Japanese, half-British writer. I like the way it's written - with all the people in mind. "Even the smallest of considerate actions can make a world of difference". 🥰

I wish you could share more about your experience regarding the book buying ban.

I love Versailles too <3

This book indeed sounds lovely, Kristina! Friendship - what could be more important than that? I'm glad you enjoyed "Big Friendship" and have discovered yet another favourite book! :)

The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart by Stephanie Burgis is one of my Spring TBR books :) It's MG!

The title "Half a Soul" made me pondering if it's really possible for a person to have half a soul? Can a soul be divided into parts or fractures... And how one feels with half a soul and where's another half - here on the Earth or belongs to another person... Can they be considered relatives then? Hope you enjoy the book, Kristina! And I'll bet it's a pleasant feeling to hold this book in the hands because of its green spring colour :) I added "The Dun Cow Rib: A Very Natural Childhood" to my list, it looks and sounds like something I'd love to read! Happy Reading, Kristina! And a Happy Spring to you too! :)

How exciting! I hope you have so much fun!

And have you heard of band B’z? They're my favourite Japanese musicians. And thank you for introducing me to the Ao Haru Ride manga, so loved being immersed in the world created by Io Sakisaka. Her Art is very inspirational, cosy and warm! Japan, how I love everything about it, so glad we share our love for this beautiful and very special for us for many reasons country! Have a beautiful trip!!!

Hi, Kristina! I'm sorry I've been out of touch lately. And wow! I'm so happy for you! To hear and speak Japanese, and to see all the beauty of Japan, especially now when sakura blooms - that sounds absolutely magical! Happy Honeymoon!!! 💗

This is so exciting! What a long time you have been waiting for this trip! It sounds like it’s going to be amazing. Happy Honeymoon to you!

Lo sto leggendo e lo trovo ben scritto ma non balla. Sono tanti i libri che hanno questa particolarità: ben scritti ma non hanno la scintilla

Oooh Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia sounds so cool. I have Venco and The Last Tale of the Flower Bride on my TBR too. I can't wait for Sarah Penner's new book. Mortal Follies sounds so good too!!!

I have the same problem. Thanks for your video.

Letto…bellissimo!🤗

Aww sorry you got scared by the cat, but it's also cute to have fur visitors XD I don't read a lot of series, but I've always wanted to try Becky Chambers! Didn't know it was a series, maybe this year 😆 best wishes for continue the series!

I have hood feminism on my shelf! I need to read it. I’m sorry you didn’t like it