👜 a chaotic yalc haul because i still hear the cries of my wallet

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hey besties, i'm finally able to share with you everything that i got from attending YALC earlier this month! there were so many amazing books, art prints and pins that i was able to get my hands on and i'm just so excited to tell you all about them! so, grab your beverage of choice and sit down for this casual yet chaotic haul of everything that my wallet cry!
with love,
joel 🗡
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- books mentioned (links coming soon!)
📖 nothing more to tell
📖 skin of the sea
📖 beasts of prey (series)
📖 the king is dead
📖 the devil makes three
📖 mindwalker
📖 the book eaters
📖 the final strife
📖 the priory of the orange tree
📖 with fire in their blood
📖 six crimson cranes (series)
📖 unraveller
📖 well, that was unexpected
📖 carrie soto is back
📖 do you dream of terra-two?
📖 a good girl’s guide to murder (series)
📖 william shakespeare’s star wars (series)
📖 it will end like this
📖 this woven kingdom
📖 baby love
📖 the jasmine throne
📖 the princess bride
📖 the tell-tale heart and other stories
📖 the old woman with the knife
📖 a certain hunger
📖 the secret protectors
📖 the murder club: useless deaths
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[@justcosmika7843]

YALC actually looks and sounds like the best most overwhelming time! I wish Aus had something of equivalent awesomeness

[@fictionalfates]

hopefully Aus will do something!! but YALC was super cool, but definitely can be overwhelming because there's so much and so many people sdjhfjskfhfds

[@lollydolly4590]

That Shakespearian Star Wars concept is genius Also, OMG you’re so lucky I read like every Jacqueline Wilson book when I was younger she was so inspiring to me!

[@pjcatchings4133]

you telling me to drink water while i pack a bowl is "chaotic good" and im here for it

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I still need to read Priory as well, but it terrifies me lol

[@fictionalfates]

hopefully the video i have planned for it will help in some way!

[@jadelemieux3507]

if you are looking for a good queer end of the world book, I would recommend all that's left in the world by Erik J. Brown. its not really sci-fi, but it is an apocalypse book and it was pitched to me as Nick and Charlie during the apocalypse which is so accurate for the characters. do check out the trigger warnings tho before reading it because after the past two years it can hit a little too close to home

[@fictionalfates]

oooh i'll be sure to check it out tysm!

[@SabinesBookNook]

I totally get that YALC was overwhelming, because SAME!! There were so many people and so many books to buy AAAH. You got so many amazing things at the convention. Hopefully we can all go again next year

[@myrtolefk]

I was overwhelmed by the priory of the orange tree before reading it as well but it wasn't as intimidating as i thought it would be because the story is so engaging i really enjoyed it and read it quite fast for how long it is!

[@bridgetlynn3190]

omg i JUST bought one of those shakespeare star wars books to give to my boyfriend for his birthday and it was absolutely cracking us up

[@b_r_ooklyn]

I had just come out of a massive reading slump when I read The Priory of the Orange Tree, so Big Book Fear was definitely there, it was quite easy for me to get through, took me about two weeks I want to say, I also read it in english which is my second language. So I think people worrying about reading it definitely have a point but I dont think it should keep people from reading it

[@craftyreads]

Not gonna lie, I would probably be apart of the mob of people who swarmed the illumicrate table 😂

[@nicole.escapes.reality5608]

I just want to tell you that you reminding us watchers to drink water makes my day EVERYTIME. I forget to drink water all the time, so I appreciate it. Thank you ❤

[@themostloved1]

YAY!!!! So happy to see you back! Sorry you got Covid, but happy you are doing well now and gracing my screen! I am BEYOND jealous about Carrie Soto is Back. I preordered and can not wait for it to arrive!

[@ellieskouros2174]

actually priory of the orange tree seems amazing to me because it's ✨sooooo long✨ i read really fast so the longer the book is, the better omg yalc sounds like so much fun, literally my dream event 💖

[@dumblittlefox]

when i got the notification for this video i SCREAMED

[@fictionalfates]

hehe i'm glad to hear it!

[@yinyin8769]

Oh my god you’re so lucky to have an arc of the dragons promise, I’m jealous !😭💓 I also didn’t love Elizabeth Lims first duology but I absolutely adored six crimson cranes, despite not even being a huge fan of ya fantasy😅 I hope you’ll love the books💕

[@fictionalfates]

omg i'm glad someone else didn't like the first duology and liked six crimson cranes, i'm even more excited now!

[@SEH221]

Who among us hasn't run across a convention floor to the Del Rey booth? Been there, what a time. the Shakespeare Star Wars books are SO much fun! I highly recommend the audiobooks as well!!

[@neerajas10N]

Omg! That TWICE album on the shelf ❤️

[@Lindsay820]

That must have been a lot to physically carry home 😂 but very worth it!

[@fictionalfates]

oh definitely, i had two suitcases!

[@Jojo-ty9dd]

I love your hauls sm

[@TheSassyLibraryFox]

Haha! I loved the title of your video! I can always hear the cries of my wallet too. *lol* It's so cool that you met so many other BookTubers and bookish people. =)

[@Ivy-gc6go]

Ahhhhh literally the most beautiful notif ever😭😭😭you made my day🥺♥

[@fictionalfates]

ahh i'm so happy to hear that!!

[@vjones5646]

Love your picks! What a great haul!

[@tweetypieplansandreads]

I also grabbed the Shakespearean Star Wars trilogy. I have no idea why but they intrigued and amuse me to no end 💜

[@ReadingNymph]

Love that sailor moon/pokemon cross over print!

[@samanthashepard9642]

i’ve read i dream of terra two and i have no words to try and describe it (but in a good way)

[@fictionalfates]

omg that's good to hear

[@Leo-en9ll]

love your videos, but I'm curious as to if you have read skullduggery pleasant, if not i would heavily recommend it :) cant wait for the next video

[@fictionalfates]

i haven't read it, which means i should add it to my tbr

[@allgirlreview433]

The Star Wars by Shakespeare series are so awesome on audio! I was laughing constantly.

[@georgieh7351]

Omg your channel is doing so well, let's hope you hit 100k soon!! 💜✨

[@fictionalfates]

fingers crossed!!

[@heyimsasa]

omggg this was such an amazing haul and ALL OF THIS AAAART~ not that i'm saying you need more but if you need more, i have tons of art recommendations LOL 😊💖

[@TI3RU]

the books sound very interesting, especially the “maybe cannibalism” one 😂 side note the lion and luna/artemis pins are drawn as a reference to “neko atsume” which is a outdoor cat collecting game and it very sweet, i’d definitely recommend playing if you want something chill!

[@fictionalfates]

ooh thank you so much for the extra info on the pins!!

[@thedoctor1263]

Ypu should try reading the chronicles of narnia they are the beat books I have ever read

[@areebafatima3124]

I cannot get enough of you saying "Penguin Platform Party".

[@stageybookish9893]

I finished Little Thieves yesterday and it is amazing!!!

[@themanylivesofciara738]

Reading The Final Strife now and it is an adventure. 100 pages left and the truth is coming out! 💕

[@emroyka]

I read Priory Of The Orange Tree a couple of months back; hope you enjoy it, and congrats on your signed copy!✨🐉🍊📚

[@radiosilence3657]

Almost 100k!!! Missed ya!

[@fictionalfates]

we're so close!! and i'm so happy to see you here again heh

[@radiosilence3657]

@@fictionalfates don't worry, I always watch your videos, even if sometimes I don't comment :))

[@fictionalfates]

🥺🥺 i’m so happy to hear that

[@livsommers]

how did you get these all home 😭

[@nikkisick221]

Pls do a bookshelf tour

[@quill8943]

Hey I was wondering what you use for book of the month. I absolutely love your channel and I love reading with a burning passion. I just wanted to know if there was a discord book club or something. 😊

[@mydumbopinion3965]

18:03 - DO IT!! Jade Legacy is sooooo good 😭I just finished it and ... yea, wow lol I hope you like it whenever you get around to it 😄

[@fictionalfates]

hopefully this month or early next month, i need to know how it ends vsdlkfjdslf

[@mydumbopinion3965]

@@fictionalfates it definitely delivers on all the promises of pain from the earlier books lol

[@naastyaaaaaaaaa]

Well, now you should definitely check out Beastars!😁😆

[@mickb.8925]

Love you talking about these books, but I have to ask... how in the world did you carry all these books? Did you bring a trolley/shopping cart with you or something? :o

[@bethanywilman486]

Oh my god love theses videos , I’m reading a book at the moment which is like a Dark academia vibes called tiepolo blue by James cahill set in Cambridge it’s about art history but also much more . Just a little recommendation. Can’t wait for you’re next video

[@fictionalfates]

ooh thank you so much for the recommendation!

[@naastyaaaaaaaaa]

I've never seen The Princess Bride, but (after hunting for what seemed like years) I found a paperback copy a couple of months ago and.. this book was one of the most buckwild things I've ever read (the "good parts version, abridged" line actually made me panic for a second😆.. yeah, this book is an experience). It would've been even more impressive though, if it didn't have offensive comments thinly sprinkled throughout (think misogyny, fatphobia, sexism etc). But other than that.. the book was SO meta. Like, wow! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!))

[@TeaBooksAndTazmyn]

I MISS YOU BABY 💕💕💕

[@fictionalfates]

I MISS YOU TOO 💕💕💕

[@Lovefromlea.x]

now that's a haul, haha! loved it! also those gaming posters are amazing - can I ask who the artist is? I need them in my life

[@fictionalfates]

thank you so much!! i tried really hard to find the artist, but they don't have any information about them on the posters, nor have i been able to find them online! i'm so sorry 😭 -- i'll be sure to respond back here if i do find them though!

[@Lovefromlea.x]

@@fictionalfates I know I've seen them before, but the artist escapes me, but I appreciate it. Thank you lovely!

[@galacticzoologist]

I’m mainly just wondering how you were to get that all home safely😂 seems like quite an arm workout

[@fictionalfates]

my arms did need a lot of rest after getting home

[@iknowthe_end]

love your videos especially your book hauls just makes me want to find an excuse round my book ban! have you ever read the black flamingo by dean atta? if not i think you’d love it! it’s about self-discovery, being queer, self-acceptance and about growing up as black. it’s a fantastic book, it’s in verse with some pages of poetry. i recommend it, i gave it a 5/5 on good reads totally think you’d love it :)

[@fictionalmusings4676]

don't think my bank account has forgiven me yet for yalc 😅 i really loved the devil makes three! i'm reading this woven kingdom atm and am enjoying it ✨

[@hslotfan]

YOU GOT CARRIE SOTO IS BACK OH MY GODD

[@hslotfan]

i’m waiting for this release !!

[@fictionalfates]

I AM SO EXCITED TO READ IT!

[@teddycat7218]

You are so close to 100 Subscribers!!!!

[@fictionalfates]

i think i've reached that milestone 😂 but i am super close to 100k!

[@teddycat7218]

@@fictionalfates Oops, well I kinda got my point across.

[@Li6doe]

Your besties a criminal now 🤣

[@fictionalfates]

alexa play criminal by britney spears

[@over-caffeinatednerd]

omg you need to watch Beastars, one of my favourite anime/manga in recent years.

[@rae2488]

💛💛💛

[@aaronhaceves]

Ayana is so tall

[@zhyzha_]

I've just finished Priory yesterday and most of it was great but the ending was SO DISAPPOINTING

[@pavlinazitkova]

😍👍🏻