a Summer TBR | what I want to read this season

[@Saladbar1120]

“We read many books because we cannot know enough people.” -T.S. Eliot

[@d3ppy_1n_w0nderl4nd]

the book of the month skits never get old ahh- and at this point I think it's safe to say that yours is my comfort yt channel... love u sm emma🫶🏻

[@emmiereads]

I’m so so glad🌿💙✨

[@lunaginebra]

It’s still so unbelievable for me how much I enjoy Emmie’s ads lol

[@Mila_RC]

im so glad that you’re comfortable opening up more about your life and mental health, it really does help people to feel less alone 💜

[@ronja_roverdatter]

Spring is literally the best season though. The first day you feel the sun warming your cheeks and the flowers blooming?? Yes please

[@vickilimbocker2505]

Your summer TBR stack is more than enough. I read to relax to and escape and to learn. It gives me pleasure and satisfaction.

[@aliceguimaraes8359]

I'm re-reading LOTR and YES, it is a comforting slow read ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Plus reading with the movies' soundtrack is amazing

[@rustlingtrees8987]

I could never do that, because I'd be listening to the music so much and couldn't pay attention to the book at the same time

[@elsak9981]

spring is actually so lovely when you don’t live somewhere where it’s just an extended winter but with no snow😭

[@emmiereads]

I imagine that’s true 🥲

[@elsak9981]

@@emmiereadsit’s hard out here

[@elenamitropoulou3213]

In Greece, where I live, it's beautiful in the Spring! You see all the flowers blooming and the weather starts becoming warmerrr

[@TheQuranIsTheWay]

​@emmiereads haha when I got to leave North Dakota I was so happy. Then I realized there is a whole nation of Canadians more up than Fargo ND. Oh my 😳

[@d3ppy_1n_w0nderl4nd]

@@elenamitropoulou3213 girl same omg- you're the first greek person i find on emma's comment section... this is big-

[@salmonellaisbad]

I haven’t been feeling connected to reading these past few months as much as I want to and it’s partly because I’ve been super slowly reading War and Peace. Even though i’m loving the experience, its 1300 pages have been weighing me down a bit. So I’m also excited to be revamping my reading soon.

[@mumoftwoboysjoshjames4100]

You know it’s gonna be a good day when Emmie pops up on your youtube notifications 😍

[@tanja1007]

I'm currently reading the fellowship of the ring and I love it so much. It allows me to forget the world around me with all my problems. Another safe space for me are the Poirot novels by Agatha Christie. Once I started a Poirot I can't put it down. A book I laughted so hard (even in public) was Fredrik Backman's anxious people.

[@alba.montserrat.c]

I've been stuck in such a horrible reading slump this year and I really miss having fun with books 😭. Your videos always make me wanna keep trying to get out of it

[@myangeljin_]

When I'm like this I read so SO many fanfiction on ao3, nothing better than to see my favorite character in many different universes ! it just bring me comfort

[@kabina7994]

the thing about spring is it's amazing to see nature wake up, feel the sun melt skin frozen during winter, but also i have allergies.

[@camscornerbooks]

I struggle with TBRs because I never get to anything I picked. But a summer TBR instead of “next month” makes it feel more reasonable. Love it ❤

[@kimbarbeaureads]

I vote for Once Upon a Broken Heart and Half a Soul. I adored them both and am dying for the third in the OUABH series. The second ended on a HUGE cliffhanger.

[@labeba]

Spring is just three weeks in my country like autumn and I love those months most.

[@taniadumon3080]

Listening the audiobook now “Grace of wild things” and I love it.

[@MaijaKarttunen-k3g]

You really should read the House in the cerulean sea if you want a comforting and heartwarming book. It really feels like a big hug and warm sunny day!!!

[@Littlerose8]

Hi Emmie! I hope you can find a book that you can completely immerse yourself in and forget about the stress of school for a bit. I know exactly how you feel, I went into such a big reading slump in undergrad because I was overwhelmed with how much you have to read as a history and classics major, especially when you take 5 classes at a time. I have been trying to recover my absolute joy in reading something besides research for years, and I am finally back in the groove and feeling really happy. I have actually finished 12 books in the last 10 days. Thank you for being such a positive influence and I hope that your TBR can help you as well!

[@someoneunknown7259]

Girl this video speaks to me. I’m doing my finals for 4th year med school at the moment and the stress is unreal. I am, as you said, in the pit right now. I’ve been having an incredible urge to read but zero time to do so and everything that I’ve been picking up recently has been really not very good at all. Hoping for better days.

[@hanbananapple]

klara and the sun!!! it's a sweet one. not about summer, but the sun sure is a friend in that one! also, cackled at "so much singing" love your channel so much, Emmie! im sure it gets more than tough, but you are such a light & so appreciated- thank you for being here and continuing to share with all of us!

[@Alsira98]

I’m so glad you have the Summer Book. I love Tove Jansson and the Moominvalley universe. Also I get how you feel about reading books for school. During my lit seminar last semester, I was introduced to a lot of graphic novels, especially memoirs in graphic novel format.

[@luvmeday]

I also have been craving a reset so this video is nice timing :) wishing you a warm and relaxing summer!

[@emmiereads]

Thank you!! 😊 you as well

[@apocalypsereading7117]

by the time i finished my Lit degree i'd forgotten how to read for pleasure, and it took me years to relearn how to do it (still not sure i quite have the hang of it sometimes...) ~ glad you're making time to keep that part of reading alive 🌻

[@bethdavies5715]

Been in a book slump for 2 months, going on holiday this week and am hoping that I can fall back in love with reading and watercolour painting. I’m taking 4 books with me as well. I start college in September and am really looking forward to getting back into a routine, not having a routine really screws me over. Thank you for making this video and being open about your mental health, this video brings me comfort & joy 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@ReadingNymph]

I always find I need to mix up my reading as well, sorry its been so heavy for you lately, hopefully your summer reads give you that happiness ♡

[@Cubehead27]

I finished my long-overdue LotR reread last month and it was very nice, also HELLO book of the month man always fun to see that guy

[@lunaginebra]

This is one of my favorite videos from Emma and it’s only 14 minutes long ❤

[@dreamingfolkore]

once again, Emma, thank you so much for being here on youtube and sharing your beautiful soul and journey with us you help me a lot and I hope you feel our love and support and I also hope these help you push through all the love from Madrid

[@emmiereads]

thank you so much for this absolutely lovely comment

[@KMort]

The mood thing is so true. I am currently on holiday and one single episode of an anime that was dark was enough to put me in a bad mood💀 I need the comfort, the fluff, the wholesomeness to recover from the crippling effects of uni.

[@Faye_L]

You have no idea how much better I feel now that I know IT'S NOT JUST ME. Those courses are HEAVY, and I crumbled under the weight of them as well. I'm sorry that they're crushing you too, but I'm also so relieved. 😭

[@emmiereads]

YES! the combo I picked has definitely been a lot, but nearing the end of most of them now - just submitted the massive Latin American essay now! glad knowing you got through them

[@Faye_L]

@@emmiereads The plus side is, the tutors are really nice! And the exams are straightforward, I'm sure you'll do great on them.

[@ayesha36]

I am hardly surprised that winter is your favorite season, and I can only agree. Also, I'm glad to see Tove Jansson mentioned! She is very underrated. I've been meaning to dive into her non-Moomin works, but I also need to finish the Moomin books first.

[@ТаисияСулейманова]

Dear Emmie! Please take care of yourself! Thank you so much for keeping uploading and sharing your wholesome and sweet TBR for the summer season. Recently I've started reading Legends&Lattes because of your mentioning this book. And I enjoy it actually! As someone, who adores strong, slightly intimidating but secretly sweet characters (especially women, oh my gosh), I love Viv! She just sounds like a comfort character to me, honestly. Don't know where my feelings will head after reading more of the book, but right now this is wholesome and cute. One thing that makes me feel kinda stressed and disappointed while reading is my reading speed. Uni has taken a lot of energy, so I couldn't read in a while. Your vids keep me going and reading, even if it seems hard to begin anew at first. Thank you for your effort, your personality and your passion towards reading! You're a gem🥺💘

[@lobo64228]

Hi Emma! As a completely exhausted lit student who can't wait for exams to be over, I almost started crying when out of the blue you said "do you ever ask yourself why you read books?". It's probably because I'm on the verge of a mental breakdown too, also because I started laughing so much at the Freud moment. Thank you for always inspiring me to find joy and passion and reconnect with myself. Hope you can rest this summer and read books with no trauma -- just cheesy romance and a light head.

[@malissamoench8587]

Shopping your bookshelves are my favorite videos from you. ❤

[@lunaginebra]

Funny how I was thinking the exact same thing today, like “why do I/we spend so much money in books? Why do we like to read? Why do we do it?” You know lol I’m so excited to watch that 24 hour readathon! I really hope you feel a lot better after/while reading those summer books and you enjoy them a lot!! I loved the video as always, I just got The grace of wild things today and I’m so excited to start reading it! Sending so much love!! I also had A LOT of fun with this one, just wish it was way longer 😂❤

[@pendragon2012]

I've been finding a lot of sorrow and rage in my reading lately too. I'm thinking of actually doing some major re-reads this year to try and recapture some seratonin. Great video as always, Emma, hope your summer looks up!

[@evien190]

I'm finding this too. May I ask what sort of books you're thinking of rereading? :)

[@pendragon2012]

@@evien190 Pendragon Cycle, The Hobbit, James Fenimore Cooper's books, Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography and my usual reread of Watership Down (I reread every year).

[@evien190]

​@pendragon2012 oh nice, I'm rereading Watership Down right now too

[@abbysauls1955]

I red The Raven Boys recently and it provided me with so much comfort. It was everything I was looking for in a book, and got me out of a 2 month slump. It’s rare that I pick up sequels immediately after because I am a huge mood reader, but I picked up book 2 and 3 so fast (even though it does become SAD in book 2.)

[@sophiabonilla4800]

That moonwalk was smooth omgg😭!! Love you Emma, thanks for the amazing video 🫶

[@taesthetic6598]

Your videos are my favorite safe place on KZbin I swear, thank you 🫶🏻🩷

[@avni8277]

I knew I can always trust emma😭 the relief in my utter sadness thankyu

[@survivalsilk2101]

the miracles of namiya general store changed my life

[@charlotte7842]

Never read "A Company of Swans" but Eva Ibbotsons middle grades were some of my favorites when I was growing up - I particularly loved Journey to the River Sea and I recently reread "The Star of Kazan" and still loved it. Also, anything by Cornelia Funke if you want a wholesome and creative middle-grade book

[@supersnek5]

Thank you for your botm skits! They really make the ad enjoyable to watch :)

[@ilikehope]

i feel like im going through something similar where i really need happy books to balance out all the emotionally heavy ones im currently reading. excited to see where this turn in reading takes the both of us 😊

[@mariacamellabarruela3404]

new video!!!! u are my happy pill. ❤️❤️❤️i have been finding books to read. i read almost all of my TBR pile! 😭

[@pretentioussunshine]

I love the chaotic energy this video is giving I wish you all the sunshine and happiness this summer has to offer🤗

[@ipshitajee]

Thanks for asking, I'm not doing fine actually. I'm procrastinating a lot even though my finals are in less than a week and feeling absolutely hopeless. Nothing is grabbing my attention and every assigned novels this sem aren't that great to be honest. And I don't know what I'm doing. I feel lazy and gross. But you videos about books brings me joy. Thank you so much!

[@SlnieckoAnna]

Thank you for your videos! And for talking about times, when people just don't want to read emotionally and philosophically heavy books... I have seen this shift in the kind of books I gravitate towards during the years.. when I was younger I had mostly read classics, had watched a lot of sad movies (again, because these kind of movies had become classics)... And I probably would not be able to digest some of them nowadays (mostly due real life in my work). I need my books to be happy. Not always, but I simply need it in my books regularly... It's great that you are open about the fact that it is ok to unapologetically combine Classics and books just for fun. And comfort books are not inferior or less important. Reading should bring us joy... On the other note, I am really curious about your opinion about the Book of Disquiet! It is my second favourite book and my favourite classic. It actually got me from reading slump few years ago. It was the most perfect summer read, because no other book had ever been so introspective and chaotic and so personal to me... Really, really curious when you will pick it up... Thank you for your channel and all the recommendations!!

[@red.carnation]

a little book rec: the Tea Dragon Society! It's a graphic novel so pretty short, but most of all it encapsulates the feeling of summer for me: it's sweet, kind, colourful and has queer/disability rep 💗🌸

[@denisefreitas6727]

Wish i had so many books to choose like you, Emma! Happy readings, darling! ❤️📚

[@habibaheltoukhi]

Emma i love your videos so much! They are incredibly comforting, funny and just casual in the most beautiful way. You're channel is always such a safe space and i truly appreciate you and your videos so much

[@user-kg5lt8hp4c]

She is so beautiful, I just can't 😭😭

[@Mazurana1000]

I've taken a look at my "favourite favourites" Goodreads bookshelf. I don't think our usual reading tastes align all that much (you gravitate towards darker stuff than I do), but when it comes to: - feel-good and intelligent, I'd recommend anything by Israeli humorist Ephraim Kishon - Giovannino Guareschi's "Don Camillo" is a personal favourite - a special kind of healthy, down-to-earth humour - children's classics such as "The Little Prince" or "Peter Pan" - Neil Gaiman's "Anansi Boys" made me laugh, as did "Neverwhere" - anything by T. Kingfisher - snarky dark fantasy, so you can chuckle (excellent banter, as well) - James Herriot's "All Creatures Great and Small" was an unexpected warm ball of joy - if you want something that is most likely outside your box - "Chasing a Croatian Girl" by Cody McClain Brown: it's a nonfiction travelogue/autobiography which is funny, accurate and warm Also, for a nice, simple, short kickstarter, I'd recommend "Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops" by Jen Campbell. Hope these recs help (guide you in the right direction, at least). ;) Enjoy! :)

[@romywolfofficial]

How Do You Live is SO WONDERFUL and comforting. I should put together a Hopeful TBR as well for hard times

[@lulu_frances]

Oh my gosh I have the same smartboard memory (with the calibrating) from my highschool days in Germany haha too good! Loved watching this video, you talking about books makes me more excited about reading, and that's barely even possible

[@ClassicsandChristianity]

I just started Fellowship of the Ring last week 😊 my brothers have been nagging me to read LOTR for so long!

[@Jadieum]

What a lovely video! Not only did we get to see a lot of books, but also got a movie recommendation. Admittedly I had no idea what a smart board was... or I didn't understand it in a school setting. Namibian schools did not and still do not have smart boards...

[@anadajovic]

I bought The summer book today because of you I found it translated in Serbian and I thought of you immediately

[@lucyrojas2771]

I don't study english but history so i still have to read a lot, and i've recently felt like you, in the dark pit, so i'm followin your steps and putting the machiavelli i'm reading on hold and pick something fun and light instead. Thanks, Emmie

[@malenagonzalezfernandez7114]

the “verstappen in the background” killed me 😂 loved the video!!

[@mercury5136]

1:32 the moonwalking omg 😂

[@Hansel783]

Today, I'm going to start reading ' The Blue Castle' by L.M. Montgomery. Hopefully , it's an enjoyable read.

[@kindredspiritreads]

Wow I can only hope to read as much as you but I think I can relate. Everything I’ve read so far this year has been dark and sad. I just ordered 3 books that are light hearted, fun, heartwarming and romantic. I’m so excited to have some fun reading! The 3 books I ordered are Book Lovers, Love & Gelato and Mrs Moonshines Emporium of Happy Endings.

[@salome9760]

I've read so much in June (15 books!) and lately I feel the reading slump creeping on me... I'm going to Greece soon and I hope to be inspired to read by the beach :) I think I will pick up Rick Riordian's latest book, and maybe some Ancient Greek philosophy (since I'm going to the place where Aristotle taught Alexander the Great) but I'm not very inspired 🤔

[@ireneshurabutler]

For a wholesome book for children of all ages that explores life lessons, try The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy. If you would like to read a book that has another wonderful grandmother and granddaughter relationship, please read Right Night by Miriam Toews. And if you'd like another fun cat book try Nala's World by Dean Nicholson. I hope some of the books you picked help life your mood!

[@LinnieCat]

I really recommend reading Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman in moments like this. It helped me out of a reading slump in 2020, when everything felt dark and heavy. It’s a captivating, quirky, beautifully written fairy tale kind of a book. Also any of Tove Janssons books, got so excited to see the summer book on your list

[@nicky_bee]

I would watch your channel for your ads alone 🥰

[@MonaToma]

Thank you for talking about how the classes affect you!! It made me realize I was experiencing basically the same stuff, I had a class on Czech literature from 1948 to today and like 90% of it was either about WW2 or the communist regime that was established in our country literally right after the war. Some of the books were actually horrifying, and we had to read like 50 books for that class. I also noticed my mental health plummeting lol but I didn't realize it was probably because of the stuff I was reading. But now that it's summer I find that I'm gravitating towards a lot of romances and fanfiction to like, balance my brain chemistry out lol

[@paulmyers9049]

Trauma is the worst thing emma! But making them into stories can be so beneficial! 😭

[@paulmyers9049]

15 books in 24 hours!? The best books!😫I believe in yo emmiee!! 😖, I love you!! Ox 😭

[@d_saff]

"There's just so much singing" - greatest review of LoTR ever

[@camscornerbooks]

LOL at the lack of pockets right off the bat 😂

[@moon8524]

thank you for this wonderful video, it always makes me so happy to see your videos. Can't wait to see your reviews for so many of these. On a side note, you BOTM skits are amazing and I'm so sad they don't ship to Quebec :( Have a good one Emma!!

[@Thunderballer]

Great thinking! I am also planning to stay with the summer theme for the next couple of months and have Summer Book at the very top of my list, along with Giovannys Room, Under the Volcano and A High wind in Jamaica.

[@jackiesliterarycorner]

I made a summer reading list video, but I probably won't read all of them. My criteria for summer reads is stories that have something to do with water, heat, science fiction, and adventure.

[@Halseyismyrealname]

Hey Emma, I hope your having a great summer! I love your outfit, so cute! I read two books that were great summer reads 1. The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson 2. Killers of the Flower Moon : the Osage Murders and the birth of the FBI

[@maryslibrary101]

Once upon a broken heart was so fun! It got me out of a big reading slump.

[@ravensandblots]

The audiobook for lord of the rings is pure amazing! (It’s narrated by Andy Serkis) and it’s so good! Also I hear you on the pits- you’ve got this! You can reset this! 💙🧡

[@IL-nl9jn]

i recommend reading manga for a mood like yours !! it’s easy to get through, makes you feel productive and it’s not hard to find a cute, wholesome, happy read. i recommend spy x family if you haven’t tried it yet for comforting books recs, i also recommend Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of faeries by Heather Fawcett and Josh and Hazel's Guide To Not Dating by Christina Lauren

[@emmiereads]

Ah yes I want to read spy x family so badly!

[@NathFBrito]

My TBR just grows and I just read 1 book this month haha.

[@Tania.atlasinajar]

Oh man Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood. Let's see how it goes. She has the same M.O. each book. 😂😅

[@nikolaiquack8548]

My much needed dose of sunshine in video form. Much love from Germany, Emmaaa 💜 Btw, I love that you love Everything Everywhere All At Once. It was my favorite movie of last year!

[@isaidwhatisaid12]

pause YOU MOON WALKED SO SMOOTHLY okay emma

[@evamatlach1986]

I like this video. You are such a special and lovely person. Your style, your thoughts, your humor..a little like a chaotic fairy - i am loving it! 💚 and there are always books that I want to read after watching your videos! 😅positve vibes and greetings from Austria 🇦🇹

[@ElishaWhite]

Sending hugs!! Island of the blue dolphin is an older but a goodie for summer reading.

[@MissSnow]

11:35 This remembers me of a video of another booktuber I watched some years ago. She said that she was at work , sitting in their break room, looking a bit lost. So her colleague asked her what's wrong. She said that she has no clue wich books to pick for her summer vacation, and asked her, what she would be reading. Her colleague looked at her totaly outraged and nearly yelled at her, that she would never read a book, because that would be a total waste of time and left the room. What's wrong with some people?

[@ravenliseofcelador]

Hey Emma. I never comment on yt much, and I haven't even made it half way through your video yet. I truly believe you got this. You're so amazing, sweet and a wonderful cat mama. Keep that fur baby close and make your summer YOUR summer. Of course you have school to finish, but keep on going. You're so close!! I really hope you find a wonderful little world to fall into soon. There's always one waiting for you. ❤ good luck ❤❤

[@myweakness1883]

I'm in a huge fantasy mood this summer (I blame The Fourth Wing haha) and I read Once Upon a Broken Heart over a week ago. I wasn't a fan (it mostly annoyed me) but it will definitely take your mind off of things 🤣 The second book was better and its ending brutally ensures that people will come back for the series finale 😂

[@douglascarroll9547]

Legends and latte was a great read!!

[@adhdfuelorwhatever]

Oh, I've read How Do You Live by Yoshino Genzaburo and while it was wholesome, sure, it was just really boring to me and dragged on endlessly. I hope you like it more than I did. Also, I saw the My Neighbor Totoro novel on your shelves and was very disappointed (joking of course lol) to see you skip it totally, becuase it's such a good book (one of my all time favorites) and it is PERFECT for summer. I also saw Komi Can't Communicate on your manga shelf section and encouragement you to read that one as well - I haven't actually read the manga but I have watched both seasons of the anime and I think you'd enjoy reading it.

[@kyladeoliveira9815]

I think you'd love The Cat who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa. I loved everything about it and one of the main characters is a Tabby cat called Tiger😊🥺🧡

[@katiejohnson5336]

I read The Grace of Wild Things based on your recommendation, and finished it in one day! It was so sweet and strong and I loved the writing style. Thank you! Also, why was BOTM Guy missing his mustache!?? 😂

[@LNRyen]

The Bible has a happy ending, and it has endlessly helped me with my mental health 💗

[@elessar8057]

lord of the rings is a good choice it is a comfort read. I might reread lotr this year. Andy Serkis is narrating the lotr audiobook

[@abbeyroche2983]

The Sigmund Freud quote was a true cry for help if I’ve ever seen one

[@tinabeebe2856]

I haven't even finished the video yet, but I just had to say that your book of the month segments are everything!. Okay, back to the video. moon walks away with book man*

[@paulmyers9049]

legends and lates! The summer book! so cute, emma! 💟💟😓 want to get sanchiro soon before summer ends! On my, TRB! 😣💟

[@niamh8585]

terry pratchett sounds exactly what you need right now

[@kenzie_135]

*max verstappen in the background* 😂 love it!!