a WEEK IN MY LIFE 🦋 magical days, a swamp of schoolwork & Shakespeare

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[@CarrieBarrieintheDesert]

Eevee is the sweetest girl, helping in the garden. She's the goodest dog. You bought a cat stroller...I feel this so much. You are officially cat-mom status

[@itsailuo]

Hey emmie I am not sure if you will actually see this but i wanted to say it anyway I’m in my senior year in highschool and for the entirety of my life i thought i would get into a stem major, and thats what everyone thought too looking at my grades. But for some reason 3 months before university applications started I became very unsure of what i wanted and who i was. While i was on my journey of exploring myself and what interests me i came across your channel, and you along many other book youtubers encouraged me to apply for an English major which really was unexpected to those around me as well as myself, i was shocked. I finalized my application recently and i ended up applying for an Enlglish Linguistics major, hopefully I’ll be able to continue into translation field too. I do wonder if i made the wrong decision of going into something entirely different than what i expected myself to get into, but right now while i was watching your video, it was a kind of a reassurace. I know it wouldnt be easy but hopefully I’ll be able to fall in love with it just like you are. Thank you so much emmie, you did change my life, and I’m sure many others as well ❤

[@Literary_Baddie5838]

I wish I had gotten to Emma's channel sooner. I did end up majoring in STEM and I hate it. I realized that perhaps I am better suited to linguistics of some form a little too late because I am already in my fourth year of this uni course. I am determined to find a work around through maybe a research career in academia until I finally get a career in the literary field because life is too short to be unhappy while fulfilling other people's expectations. So happy for you that you found yourself sooner. Wishing you the absolute best!!

[@emmiereads]

Okay this is amazing!! Thank you for this comment, absolutely made my day and I’m so happy and excited for you:’) I know it’s not easy - I wasn’t exactly planning on going into Lit either but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Wishing you all the best and cannot wait to hear your updates 💙

[@rosaliepicard7536]

I double major in linguistics and STEM, and both are the love of my life. But I wouldn't do STEM just for grade reasons. Good luck in linguistics, languages form who we are as humans!

[@asteriareads]

i studied linguistics at uni too!! after two and a half years of struggling though a stem major i stumbled into a linguistics class and realized i found a great love

[@asteriareads]

@@Literary_Baddie5838 i spent so long torturing myself with science classes in uni too. i hated it and i hated every career path i was looking down. don't compromise who you are for the benefit of other's expectations. i'm manifesting a literary path for you

[@LexiBun]

A new 50 minute vlog in the middle of the week? We have been blessed! 🥰💛

[@emmiereads]

💙💙💙

[@yarenmaren]

Emmaaaa pleaseee im dying for the Karamazov Brothers vlog 🫠

[@thomme8539]

Yesss finished it a few months ago but still need to talk about it (or at least hear someone else )

[@yarenmaren]

@@thomme8539 yess absolutely :’)))) i’ve been waiting for Emma (and Carolyn) to read Karamazov Brothers for almost 2 years…

[@emmiereads]

Lol I’ll try to hurry it up!

[@yarenmaren]

@@emmiereads :’)))))))))

[@MarisaAndChew]

I love the cat stroller! Not just for calcifer but for your cat that has the wobbles! If she's having an off day or you want to bring her out she will be way safer and be able to enjoy the fresh air too! 💗

[@d3ppy_1n_w0nderl4nd]

no because your vlogs are literally my favorite thing on this app 🫶🏻

[@yealmao]

fr. 😍

[@emmiereads]

Thank you so much lovely 🥲

[@denisefreitas6727]

Beautiful images of the countryside, the relationship between Eeviee and Calcifer, books, Shakespeare... Thanks, Emma! ❤🐶🐱📚

[@drawingsimpleton4827]

What a pleasure to watch! ☺️ video suggestions: on writing essays. Staying motivated to study. Reading routines.

[@dinorahgonzalez236]

Lovee the longer videos it always just makes for greater connection?? I don't know but loved this video and I just wanted to mention that your apprecitation for nature and peace&quiet plus your editing never lets me down and are like a safe space for me so thank youu Emma

[@stellasreadingagainohno]

loved when Evee helped out with the yard work 😭

[@emmiereads]

she deserves a raise for sure!

[@queentatoune]

That was just adorable 😍

[@anitas5817]

I saw a couple of comments from people saying Emma’s videos are inspiring them to study literature in university. I would like to say this channel is inspiring me to study or at least explore and enjoy literature in retirement! I was a STEM career person, but am now interested in literature and history as an older adult. I am loving the Game of Tomes reads, although I’m severely behind on Brothers Karamazov as well.

[@lilaccottage]

Love the dog helping with yard work! That was fabulous. So awesome that you were able to get that on video😂😍

[@Maya-11146]

I could just get lost in listening to your videos for hours without getting bored! Thank you for uploading. I look forward to each and every single video 😊

[@TheUnwantonLife]

I love all your nature scenes in your vlogs

[@emilypettet6536]

I was so ready and expecting to meet your new fur baby this video! The anticipation is killing me❤

[@sarahalsaeedi2600]

A cat in a stroller is all it took for my heart to melt while watching this vlog 😫🧡

[@Ms.shoukeen]

I’m getting scared it’s been a while I need Emma dose 😅can’t wait 😢

[@ryanweihing5045]

I had no idea you played games, I 100% recommend disco elysium. Sick dystopian world and the entire game revolves around story and dialogue!

[@grady_young]

The cat stroller 😂 I cannot

[@olena_503]

Just what I need in a stressful uni time ❤ emma I love your videos so much!

[@kaylastarr3822]

I just love these longer videos. I don't watch it all in one go, but rather throughout the day, and it's a wonderful thing to look forward to ❤

[@axele0325]

such a beautiful video, made me want to enjoy nature more 🤍

[@villinaudasi5418]

I really really needed this vlog! I have been exhausted because of dissertation and exam preparation and this video calmed me down!💜💜 Your videos are my absolute favourite Emma!💕

[@CarrieBarrieintheDesert]

Happy to hear The Brothers Karamazov (The Bros) is slow going for you too! Felt out of my league a little because I'm behind, yet loving and savoring it too. I'm about where you are in this video. So, page 32, idk why but that whole page captured me. Can't wait for the vlog on this one. There is so much to say and it's only the beginning! I'm just loving GameofTomes!

[@xcrunner3291]

7:30 Looks like such a nice, relaxing place to read!☀️👌🏽Thanks for sharing Emma!

[@chuucake]

calcifer, the cutest !!♡

[@yelenskareads]

the frog is so cute

[@LXRS_]

This is so funny Emma, your reaction to Taming of the shrew is literally me when I first read it! Absolute wild read, I loved it! I adored seeing you ask the same questions I did and wonder about the same things ! love your videos

[@wan8267]

My suggestions will always be vlogs (especially the long ones), they’re my favorite! I’ve been following you for years now and I miss them ❤

[@mylenefrancois]

I'm with you concerning Romeo+Juliet, that movie is also one of my favourites! You could make videos where you analyse certain books more in depths, and walk us through the content of your school papers for example, talking about motifs, themes, analysing the prose via some quotes... Personally, I would find that really interesting. Your videos take me back to my literature studying days and I really enjoy that about them. When are we going to meet the new cat ???

[@EllieSaddington-n4v]

Love a long emmie vlog!

[@sjmsutherland]

I really enjoyed this long vlog, I've enjoyed all your videos so far.....been binge watching them over the last couple of nights!! Thanks for your lovely videos, I've been inspired to order A Mid Summer Nights Dream....my favourite Shakespear play!! Loved your video!!xx

[@theolivecompany]

I love this video but my fav part so far is when your lovely dog helps to spread the soil ❤😊

[@grafffuller3265]

My wife and I just found your channel. When you were away at your parent's house, I thought you were in Connecticut, but then in this one...we saw the Toronto Public Library. Interesting. Enjoying your views on books. We read different books, but it is always good to hear differing views and observations about books. Loved your ideas about your papers. Thanks for taking us on a journey. Really looking forward to your thoughts on The Brothers Karamazov. So, that will be one that we will be watching...when it is released. BTW, we subscribed. Thanks for sharing with us your reading journey. Till next time.

[@marcelajones5256]

cannot believe you read Lispector!! i love this book but only when you said “macabea” i realized what book you were talking about since i read it in portuguese. its silly but seeing my culture (and the one from my neighbors) being appreciated when that does not often happen makes me really emotional. (especially when its complimented by someone i respect so much like you). i guess im just trying to say thanks

[@changelingreader14]

Yay for a new vlog! This is nice after graduating college Monday and being absolutely wiped out with a wedding I was in the day before and then immediately moving out and then the 6-hour drive home yesterday. Much appreciated vibes with the intro. I wonder if you'll get any people interested in the stroller expecting a baby and then get a bit bewildered upon discovering a cat where the baby should lie? Anyway, it's adorable for both Calcifer and possibly for miss wobbles (not that that's the name since you haven't shared the new cat's actual name).

[@emmiereads]

Oh my lord you have been busy - hope things are settling down nicely for you now!💙 and haha yes it was so funny seeing everyone’s reactions, think I really freaked out the neighbours 😂

[@altoidpa8765]

Such a great eclectic vlog Emma, keep up the fantastic work. Always look forward to the joy you bring.

[@doaadikrallah]

this is EXACTLY what i needed today 🥲🤍 thank you emma

[@emmiereads]

so glad❤

[@Arizoo-]

Hey Emma I’m so in love with your videos . Keep up the good work ❤ also your new subscriber here 🙋‍♀️❤️

[@orcatipp]

Eevee shoveling the dirt was so dang cute ☺

[@subtlefire7256]

It's nice to see you so happy, I hope you could recharge a bit while visiting home. And omg yes to a play about Benvolio hahaha

[@georgeeeeeeeeeeeee]

LOVING the flashes of chaotic energy haha 😂

[@chaptercarys]

Only 5 seconds in and Calcifer is overwhelming me with cuteness omg 😍

[@michaellefaraday]

Emma, I'm wondering... Since you love snow, and ice, and winter, have you ever played "Syberia"? It's an old (well, first two parts), but immensely beautiful computer game, which always makes me cry. It's a quest type of game, where American lawyer Kate Walker visits Europe only to sign some papers and soon finds herself in a journey on a mechanical train with an unknown destination. I strongly recommend you try it, if you'll have a chance. Wish you and your beloved ones all the best ❤️

[@sarahjanefrost]

It's funny that you talked about studying Romeo and Juliet in Year 10, and Hamlet in Year 12. They're same years that my high school, all the way over in Melbourne, Australia had me studying them. We also studied The Merchant of Venice in Year 8, A Midsummer Night's Dream in Year 9, and Macbeth in Year 11. For whatever reason they were a bit obsessed with Shakespeare in the late 90s-early 2000s. I enjoyed A Midsummer Night's Dream and Romeo and Juliet at the time, and have since enjoyed a novelisation of Macbeth, the others not so much. I was wondering, is Eevee named after the Pokémon? I was recently enemy #1 of the Yarra Plenty Regional Library system, here in Melbourne because my library has the same 'no late fees' policy as yours does and a few days before Christmas I realised they wanted to charge me for the two books I'd had out since October (I honestly don't think two months overdue is long enough to call the book 'lost', but anyway I digress). Fortunately, I wasn't at the $200 level of overdue, only $42.50 to replace the two books I 'lost'. I did the same as you, immediately took them down to the return chute (although I didn't clog mine with my pile because I only had two) and then went inside to see what new treasures I might find, spent about five minutes browsing (while also allowing the computer system time to recognise the missing books were returned and unblock my account) and then went to the self-service computer (my library is all about mechanisation and human-contact free visits, if that's what the patrons want) to check out my new finds. I'll do my best to not allow that to happen again, but like you I can't guarantee it, but fortunately, as long as I don't actually lose, or irreparably destroy, a book the fine is removed pretty much immediately and the account returned to active status.

[@maries.1371]

Hi, I noticed you sometimes mention some video games you're playing in your videos, so could you maybe make a video talking about some of your favorite games? I'm sure that as a reader you have appreciation for good game-story lines 😊

[@aleavril]

I feel blessed that my comfort youtuber uploads so much content☺️☺️☺️ but id still be blessed if u took some more time in between vids🩵🩵

[@pendragon2012]

Love seeing you in your natural habitat and--HOLY CRAP, YOUNG LADY, THAT IS A LOT OF OLIVES ON THAT PIZZA--glad you're having a fun time! 🙂

[@emmiereads]

Haha I love black olives!!!!!!

[@Jane4077]

More Shakespeare vlogs please. ❤

[@taylordecker6802]

I totally agree with you on not reading Shakespeare in high school! I took a Shakespeare class in college last semester that focused on Romeo and Juliet and I discovered I actually love Romeo and Juliet. You never know.

[@rondoflicflac]

Have you read If we were villains?? It must be really interesting to read it when you can understand all Shakespeare references 😊

[@kapertures]

I would love to read your paper, Emma. I will be buying a nice copy of Hour of the Star asap because I have a devastating genetic disorder and no one ever knows what I smile through because everyone is going through something, and I choose to rise above the pain. I really needed this. ❤

[@Pursuitsofmybookishheart]

I work in a small town library. When people are a few days late, I call them and ask if they want me to renew their loans. If we speak, I’ll renew it until someone reserves it. The two time renewal max can be bypassed manually by an employee and honestly, I get it. Sometimes we just need more time. We have had some patrons which we asked if they could just come in and show us they still had their volume in good condition. We just want to make sure our books are being well taken cared of 😅 We recently had a day where anyone who came or called we would get rid of their debt, asking them if they had books they had kept out of shame they could just bring back free of charge…. All the students with projects 😂😂 They felt guilty, but really we just wanted the books back. Because ultimately we want the books and have no hard feelings 😊

[@thorstenmohlmann732]

OMG. IM SO HYPED TO WATCH IT ALL.

[@lesliellama7779]

You absolutely should go see the Romeo & Juliet ballet. I saw it recently in Melbourne and it was so so good.

[@beth4389]

lovely video 🥺❤ i am also currently reading Shakespeare

[@abbysands9510]

Ever since I first encountered the spellbinding "Playing Shakespeare" series, artfully presented by the brilliant John Barton and featuring the extraordinary talents of Patrick Stewart, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, David Suchet, and Ben Kingsley, etc I have loved Shakespeare. It was during my time at secondary school (year 8) that this transformative experience unfolded when it was introduced to me by my teacher, forever altering my perception of the Bard's works. Prior to that day, Shakespeare had failed to ignite a spark within me.

[@abbysands9510]

I firmly believe that the true enjoyment of Shakespeare's works necessitates the presence of a mentor, teacher, guide or someone who can ignite adoration and passion within us. Reflecting upon my own journey, had I been deprived of the inspiring teacher who kindled my love for the Bard's creations, I am certain that my current fervour and ardour would not burn as brightly.

[@beth4389]

@@abbysands9510 i am glad that you have a good reading experience journey. when i met shakespeare for the first time i was in the secondary school. since as a astudent i was known as a book nerd and classics enthusiast my teacher recommended me Macbeth from Shakespeare even though my native language isn't english. at that times i tried to read the translated version to my language too but tbh i hated it so bad i didn't try to read his work for 10 years hahahahhah now since i am better at english and i learned more and more about history about his work i am trying to read and evaluate his works from a different perspective. I don't think he will be my fav due to various reasons but cannot deny, he has beautifully precious work :) thank you for responding to my comment tho

[@abbysands9510]

@@beth4389 👍👍

[@beth4389]

@@abbysands9510 i also completely agree on that. i wish my teacher gave me more info about his work and historical era that i wouldn't be so biased and blaming shakespeare for being too tragedic in a way that's very far away from reality (that was my main complaint for the longest time). At least now i am enjoying his form of art in a mature way

[@soph3373]

hi emma! just checking in, hope you're doing well and look forward to seeing you again soon

[@clarissaposirilova899]

so fun to see what flora is blooming there, you wouldn't see magnolias and daffodils in my area anymore (i'm in czech republic)

[@rifatperveen06]

Worth it!

[@claaaaaara]

Emma, your Latin America lit course is making me anxious!! WHEN will you crush on Che Guevara?!?!?!?! (for context: Che Guevara is the Leonardo Di Caprio of Latin America's left movement, HUGE heartrhrob)

[@MrShaiya96]

I wanted to say hi to you, Emma!

[@seochangbinsarms]

Richard III was so interesting to talk about in my Shakespeare course last semester, I also wrote my research paper on him where I tried to diagnose him with Antisocial personality disorder

[@evamatlach1986]

I love the nature pics your video! 💚

[@chelleandpoppy6379]

I am also behind on Brother’s Karamazo 😅 hopefully now that I’m moved and have a routine with bar prep I have a bit more time!

[@madelynlamm2735]

I love to hear that you're liking Darkest Dungeon!! One of my favorite games!!

[@roseschrier3770]

❤ the video! These types my fav🤗

[@MarisaAndChew]

I don't care for maple syrup either except in coffee! Oh and those maple cookies 🤣 My 19 year old does like a green pepper, red onion, diced potato, his own spice combo for breakfast and just before he takes it out of the pan he puts a drizzle of maple syrup on it and it smells amazing! Then he has toast on the side... He only ever shares with his sister and she loves his breakfast as well so I guess the maple syrup over veggies is good 🤣🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Sahar_971]

you are taking some stress away stay safe xx

[@sportyprincessxo]

Me having emetophobia when you talk about vomit 😅 Wish I wasn’t scared like you!

[@julialedur1093]

this felt like watching a studio ghibli film

[@juliette3423]

Haha this is why I can never borrow physical books from the library, Libby only! 🤣

[@Tolstoy111]

The long gap can only mean one thing: a bookshelf fell on her. Dickens and Tolstoy finally did her in. Poor Calcifer.

[@Torsee]

Did you sedate Calcifer for the drive? My cat howls and dislikes any and all cars!

[@natalieflores7646]

Please do an ACOTAR reading vlog!

[@sweet.Ivy.]

Hello! I know this is a little random but I have a video request! So a lot of the times the books that you recommend are fabulous! But I cant read strong mature themes and profane language. Due to personal reasons. I was wondering if you could make a video on “clean books” 😂😅? Sorry if this sounds weird, but i’m desperate. I’ve been doing some searching but I haven’t made it that far unfortunately.

[@blackkat_06]

Waiting for the new cat addition to the fam ❤

[@alexzekrom]

50 min vlog omg !

[@Cubehead27]

Darkest Dungeon is absolutely an unbelievably cool game but I don't remotely have the patience for playing it so I just watch videos about the lore 😆 (honestly I think maybe I read because I don't have the attention span for video games lol)

[@loulelou]

I'm in the ducks on the lake part at 24:18 and I'm thinking of Holden.

[@emmiereads]

my heart

[@heatherdorsey4770]

I wait for Thanksgiving to return my overdue books. You can donate canned goods to cover overdue fees.🤣

[@kurtfox4944]

If this is recent, I think you are 2 weeks behind Rochester NY flower-wise. I think used books stores are so much more interesting than new book stores. More variety; not 25 copies of the same book filling shelves. I see that you pulled out Anne Rice and not any of the books you mentioned. LOL. I also saw Orhan Pamuk's Snow (I am currently reading My Name Is Red and would recommend that one) and several books from the Wheel of Time Series (only 14 books and 6000+ pages, so don't start that series until you have lots of time). Good news and bad news. Good news is that the religious / philosophical debate continues for the whole book. Bad news... it's Dostoevsky, so it never gets less dense.

[@Mkayreadsandvlogs]

Hi Emma you should read my favorite book since I read yours 100 days. Flowers for algernon by Daniel Keyes 😊

[@andrewesquibel9614]

What is your daily page count?

[@abbysands9510]

How does your cat Calcify defy the instinctual fear towards your dog Eevee? The intricate interplay between cats and dogs has forever embodied a dichotomy of affection and animosity. If vampires stand as adversaries to werewolves, then dogs may be deemed foes to the feline kind, and yet here exists your cat and dog, defying all odds, united as one, unburdened by trepidation and enraptured by camaraderie.

[@LE-wc1dr]

I don't know how you can keep all of these books going at once along with the papers you need to write. You are burning your candle at both ends and sideways. Wow!!

[@ashitakedia5814]

I love ‘10 things I hate about you’ but I hate taming of the shrew so much that I can’t believe that 10 things is based on it

[@minimal13579]

Shrew is one of if not the most controversial Shakespeare play because it’s so difficult to read it as anything other than condoning Petruchio’s abuse. But it IS possible to do that in performance …

[@Jeroeny]

Great decision, I like these types of vlogs best as well! Also are you aware that this is your to-go-to phrase: 'in any shape or form'? ^^

[@mrodbx]

😊

[@GallantKC]

Have you read platero y yo from Juan Ramon Jimenez?

[@toberious]

do you have a twitter? pls make a twitter lol it would be so fun watching you live tweet your emotions as you read books ♥️

[@nv2658]

óóó poor cat...🤦‍♀ 😳I feel sorry for you 🙆‍♀😂👶🤣

[@dilzodamamadiyeva1532]

I would like to meet with you one day❤

[@shrek3747]

playing darkest dungeon and reading clarice lispector is incredibly based based on the bible of litle animals one day all animals go to heaven and sing with god

[@panikiczcock2891]

I disliked "The Woman in The Purple Skirt" 😢 it's not a thriller and felt very pointless

[@ipshitajee]

Yes, same. What did you think of the ending by the way??

[@panikiczcock2891]

@@ipshitajee I just felt annoyed and thought "that's all???" 😭

[@clydebean]

you cursing was a jump scare for me lol

[@ipshitajee]

For me The women in the purple skirt was absurd, in a way that wasn't as good as it sounded in the blurb. And by the end you'll notice there are some conversation that the narrator have, that is so out of character of her. That I have to bump the rating down to 3 stars . I really wanna know your thoughts on it and how did you like it.

[@aishaaltaf8259]

dear emma, I want to start by saying that this comment is not intended to be hateful in any way. I genuinely appreciate your content and enjoy watching your vlogs. However, I would like to suggest that you consider removing any parts of your vlogs that are not directly related to your personal experiences. While I understand that nature shots can be visually appealing, there are other channels dedicated specifically to capturing nature in a more compelling manner. The reason I watch your videos is because I am genuinely interested in you as a person, and I want to see what's been going on in your life. Unfortunately, I find that the inclusion of nature shots tends to dilute the overall impact of your vlogs and often discourages me from watching the entire video. Thank you for considering my feedback. love you emma xxx

[@Emmareads]

This is such a weird comment, consider nature is such an important aspect to Emma. That is just like telling her to take a away a big part of herself.

[@aishaaltaf8259]

@@Emmareads i was just suggesting her to not make 90% of the vlog unengaging nature shots since that's really sabotaging the amount of views she could be getting. i really want more people to know about her, and really want her to prosper more on this impossible platform that is youtube. but unfortunately, the algorithm doesnt really favor 50 minute vlogs that are basically badly directed nature documentaries. people would much rather watch a 15-30 minute vlog or even a 50 minute one, but one where it actually feels like a vlog and not a collection of shaky nature shots

[@kathy4873]

​@aishaaltaf8259 I don't think a manufactured version of her life, without showing her significant relationship and connection to nature, is what emma is interested in. I for one love the scenes of nature and so do many of her audience members. She clearly wants to show that in her videos and it shouldn't be up to anyone what she deems as important.

[@aishaaltaf8259]

@@kathy4873 gotchu, but in my opinion this is just a way of ensuring she forever remains confined to a niche and small audience, which, if she doesnt have a problem with, doesnt have to be changed. i was just trying to provide my feedback on the behalf of the part of her audience that agrees with me, however much small or big. and thats really what the comment section is for.

[@jojoinwonderland1602]

I took a translation seminar during my MFA with Edie Grossman, who translated Captain of the Sleepers (and sooo many other novels), and it was so rad to hear her stories about both the works she translated and their authors. Also, I love that cover for Hour of the Star (🐧🩵). Thank you for continuing to give engaging reflections and excellent recommendations!

[@nicky_bee]

It's so nice to see you happy!

[@elises.8450]

I agree

[@emmiereads]

you guys are so kind💙