APRIL READING WRAP UP 2020 || Books with Emily Fox

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Soooo I did a thing... twitter.com/beautywithemily/status/1256294617965879302

[@alexink7941]

How long until Snowglobe Steve joins the party? Lmao

[@michellemagriet4439]

LOVE THIS! 🙌🏻😂

[@minoriteabooks2665]

OOOOMMMGGGGG SOOOOOOO CUUUUUTTTEEEEEEEE

[@minoriteabooks2665]

I hope you get a pic of Steve enjoying his treats

[@oliversmith9644]

Whos gonna tell her the third Stormlight Archive Novel audiobook is 55 hours long. Its so wild, and so worth reading, keep going with the Stormlight archives, it’s 100% worth it.

[@Earendil1992]

I feel you with the slump. I can't seem to get motivated to read anything, even though I feel like this is the exact time I should be reading loads!

[@insanebutterfly3439]

Been in a reading slump for months now but I finally finished a book and started another one

[@minoriteabooks2665]

keep going!!!!

[@dukeisgrimnur7605]

Try re-reading an old favorite next time. That usually works for me 🤞🏼

[@DarkMistyDay]

I find it very satisfying when creators do what they love, and watching you read books you enjoy (or think you will enjoy) is very nice to watch. I'm glad you do that and I hope you will keep doing that because there is something very sad about creators reviewing books that they think will give them more views. Happy Emily is the best Emily :)

[@elenaj6134]

I am definitely feeling the slump too. I am doing pretty good with audio books but it has been a long while since I actually finished a physical book. 😅I can read a few pages at most before I move on to do something else 😓

[@thecaffeinatedsloth7531]

Robin Hobb is so worth persevering with. The titles always were very misleading as they were never much about the assassin thing. I've read all of her books over the years and I'm re-reading them myself and for the first time on audio book and oh my they are so long!! I've also just bought the three body problem because of your videos. Love your vids thank you 😀

[@nenerson1195]

Now that you've read The Bands of Mourning, you can read Mistborn: A Secret History. It's a short story that goes into the details of explaining the very last page.

[@laiaal.3324]

Was going to comment the same, I loved Secret History and what it added to the cosmere, I hope she reads it, it is very quick

[@liuealvry7206]

Hi Emily, so glad you enjoyed The Dark Forest. The third book still have the same problem, be prepared haha, but the third one is much faster pace, better writing, and the concepts are insane. As for the dark forest theory, I found the author has made it very believable, especially when he explained it along with the other two concepts. This author has such an amazing mind.

[@aaronsreadingroom1449]

I think prioritizing 5 star reads is a great idea to get you through the stress of a pandemic! Great reading month!

[@ineseatscookies]

The best feeling of opening up KZbin is seeing one of your favorite people *just* posted a video! 😁 Even though you didn't read as much as you were hoping I'm really glad you read at least one 5* book! It might just be me, but you seemed a little down (subdued?) on this video; I hope the pandemic isn't bringing you down and that you can find your momentum once again 🥰 and I totally think you should just go for books you feel like you'll love, that's exactly the kind of treat you should give yourself right now 🤗 My last read was One of Us is Next and I absolutely adored it! (I may be biased because I adored One of Us is Next too! 🤐) It took me some time to get through the begining of the book and I only picked it up a few days later, but from there it was a full-on "reading the whole day" kind of experience I hadn't had in so long!

[@Juli6SS]

Glad that you liked Starsight. I've been keeping it off, because I've heard not so good things about it and I really loved the first book. Now I'm not so scared to read it😅

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

It's really different than the first book but it's still really interesting! The world just gets bigger!

[@Tylertized]

I felt the same way but ended up loving Starsight! It’s MUCH different but the worldbuilding was so fascinating.

[@Brendawwg86]

I’m 60% into The Way of Kings and LOVE it! I look forward to reading it when I wake up and before bed which is totally appreciated after taking the longest reading break I’ve had in awhile.

[@brookehaley4445]

snow globe Emily has got to wear a mask!!!! stay safe and stay home ❤️

[@minoriteabooks2665]

Oh I vote mask too lol

[@rockandelic1313]

Yees! The Dark forest concept blew my mind, thats why I loved this book! And yes, the part about Luo Ji's couple was so boring and unnecessary, still I enjoyed it a lot Third book is way more science heavy which is awesone, hope you enjoy it too

[@karl7736]

I read / listened to all three of the Arc of the Scythe series this month based on your description a couple months ago. This month I am starting out with Mark Lawrence's new book The Girl and the Stars from the same world as Red Sister.

[@picklejuice2]

I’ve been in a slump since the top of the year and I got through The Whisper Man in 2 days. Definitely has that easy fast paced writing that makes it a good read for a slump👌🏻

[@06BIBOI]

The fact that 1995 is now "old school" definitely makes me feel OLD !

[@masoodvoon8999]

I'm old and it's old school for me. It is before grimdark was mainstream, harry potter, sanderson. Also those famous authors that had been writing or in process of writing their series Erickson, Jordan, Martin - only Jordan was well known but fantasy wasn't as mainstream.

[@Amanda-dn4ld]

Started the second Mistborn trilogy and I like the combinations of powers a lot. Definitely agree with the western thing. I did have a huge problem with Sanderson "fridging" a female in the first chapter of the first book.

[@charityyoder9028]

I did the owls readathon. It forced me to read books that have been on my shelves for years, as they were the only ones I owned that filled prompts. Tons of fun though.

[@Juli6SS]

I also have been feeling kinda slumpish. But I started to read short books and I ended up loving few of them. If you're interested: - Silver in the Wood (little dark and foresty with myths and history, gay and sweet) - The Monster of Elendhaven (quite dark, magical and also somewhat gay) I clearly have a type, haha😁

[@amy6610]

ive been in a slump lately too and i read silver in the wood in the beginning of april and loved it! i have monster of elendhaven too and am hoping to read it soon :) i read another novella called prospers demon by k.j. parker which has similar vibes!

[@aye.p]

Reading slump here too. Only one or two books. I don't even know exactly!! Hugs!!!

[@CloseYourEyesToUs]

Loved Christopher Eccleston as the Whisper Man's narrator! I already liked him as an actor and enjoyed the story quite a lot (5 stars for me). I hope you enjoy it until the end too. 🙂

[@VoluBet]

FlaynCaramel same here! I enjoyed the audiobook so much that I bought the physical book for a reread or two 😊

[@minoriteabooks2665]

I know its been months, but I'm still so here for your bangs.

[@elmashishir5360]

I also started the stormlight archive in april and I listened to it on audiobook so I could draw at the same time. I started wok on april 15th and finished the 3rd book on April 30th because I could not stop, I couldn't even focus on my art lol.

[@enna.h4785]

I finished the firs half of the way of kings (in Germany every book is divided in two🙄) but I loved it so much and I can't wait to read the other books

[@TheBookishMom]

I havent read bands of mourning but I do love the 2nd era. And it is totally western with trains and guns and basically a wild west! I need to pick up Starsight since I have it and I absolutely loved Skyward. Way of Kings qas a 5 star for me for sure, and I am working on words of radiance this month!

[@alexink7941]

The way the microphone kept creeping in got me ngl 😂 Also, I'm so glad you enjoyed Starsight! I read Skyward because of your recommendation and read Starsight the day it came out and kept thinking to myself: "This seems like something Emily would enjoy" lol I'm also really excited to get to read Mistborn Era 2 after having read the entirety of the first Era in April 😁

[@KirstySciberras]

I also read This is Going to Hurt this month and same for me it didn't rock my socks. Kept me interested enough to finish it though wouldn't say it's outstanding

[@jenniferbaumer1654]

Loved The Whisper Man - narrator was Christopher Eccleston, one of the Doctor Who actors. He's a great narrator and I only realized it was him halfway through.

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

OoOooOo that cover of starsight is so pretty

[@thesicaeffect5164]

im in this weird slump where i really want to read but I'm not enjoying anything I'm reading even though there's nothing wrong with it lol. it's so frustrating

[@SmileBrightfuly]

Your should try a different category than what you usually read - something quick too. That alway reinvigorates me. Immediate recommendation: the murder or roger ackroyd by Agatha Christie.

[@katieamarsh]

I preferred Starsight, the first book was good but the second one was fantastic.

[@pandora4037]

I listened to the audiobook of The Whisper Man also. The one I listened to had Christopher Eccleston reading it. Is that the one you're listening to because I could listen to him talk all day😁

[@yuxuanzhang9422]

I read the three body problem trilogy in Mandarin and I think it is amazing. I am actually interested in reading it again in the English version cuz I am very curious whether it is translated well.

[@craftyhanako]

I actually really liked Starsight, but it was slower than Skyward. I didn't mind because I was intrigued by the world building and like you said the description of the alien races. I LOVED The Dark Forest! I know what you mean about the first half. The sexism did put me off a bit, but the wallfacer project and everything surrounding Luo Ji was so bizarre and interesting that I kept going because I wanted to know what the plans were. And, like you said that second half was so good! I've been slowly working my way through the third book and can't wait to see how it ends. I honestly don't feel intelligent enough to understand everything in the trilogy, but I love how creeped out it makes me feel.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

In the first book I remember not knowing if this was actual science or fiction haha I do think it’s well explained enough that even if we don’t understand everything it still makes sense which is nice! Can’t wait also to see how it all ends... with that title too lol

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Hey we use the same microphone!! Sorry the second book in the three body problem had such a slow start. I really want to start that trilogy

[@Dragondarkness30]

Emily I have to tell you. You are AWESOME your real and you let people know how you really feel about books and I always look forward to your videos I've watched a lot of your videos I need to watch all your older videos I like all the other elements of your videos your one of my favorite Booktubers. Keep up the great content. Tell Snowglobe Emily I say hi lol.

[@iuliag.6985]

The Dark Forest thing was so epic and such a surprise! I was trying to figure out what Luo Ji was going to do and I kept coming up empty, and the revelation simply blew my mind! The dark forest makes so much sense though, I'm not sure I will ever be able to view questions about the existence of alien life through any other filter from now on. All I could do is think about Voyager I and II in interstellar space and shudder. I did finish the third book and I can tell you it is absolutely insane, I'm really excited to see what you think about it. :)

[@katieamarsh]

The Dark Forest knocked my socks off by the end. I loved Three Body and just didn’t expect to like the second book even more.

[@iuliag.6985]

@@katieamarsh Same! The Dark Forest is definitely my favorite of the three books.

[@shmizzleshmazzle9830]

It would be funny if you made a "Favorite Sexist Books" video. I mean who wouldn't click on that.

[@becklebooks]

It's interesting that you found Bands of Mourning to be the best so far! I found Alloy of Law to be the best, but I still gave the others 5 stars as well. Sanderson has just done an incredible job. :D I hope you continue to enjoy Robin Hobb, she's a fave author of mine. :)

[@thebookishmel]

you've read a ton of big books though! the fact that you've read so many of Sandersons books continues to blow my mind away!

[@Wolfhailstorm]

I recently read this is going to hurt and I really enjoyed it

[@lisamckeogh4716]

I didnt even notice microphone till you moved it! great video

[@dahakhamoontouched4133]

Emily I know you are struggling to read as much as you want to, but I just wanted to say that you are inspiring me to dive back in to scifi. May is the month!

[@Tylertized]

If you already think Way of Kings is brilliant 300 pages in....man...I can’t wait to hear you talk about the end and the rest of the books

[@MyConfianza]

I loved the moment when you realised that your mic is in the picture xD. Nice choices and I am really struggling with the way of kings for the lenght of it. 😊 it feels like it never ends but it's super fun. Have you read Trudi Canavans Series before? 🤔

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I haven't! I have one of her books on my shelf but I have yet to pick it up!

[@HooptyHoops]

Just so you know, the 2nd book, Words of Radients, is my all time favorite book! Number One best fantasy book!

[@ricecakepower]

Get Emily some sunglasses as the weather is brightening up for spring and summer now :) and it's not depressing like a face mask or something lol

[@bookishpothos7649]

Just started Three Body Problem today and I definitely picked up on how he describes women and it's already quite jarring as it is. At least i'm now somewhat prepared for it in book 2. Haven't read any reviews on the third book but hopefully he dialled those descriptions down for Death's End. As for videos in the upcoming months, definitely want to finally see you actually read Children of Ruin since you announced it for your May TBR so no getting out of it, this meme needs to end!

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

It definitely get much worse in book 2! Children of ruin will happen no matter what this year... hopefully lok

[@anas.770]

I've been reading a lot since the lockdown started and I've mostly been rereading favourites that I haven't had time to get around to the last couple of years. However, I did read Skyward for the first time, and being a huge Sanderson fan I thought I was going to love it but it left me thinking 'meh'. Maybe it's the fact it's YA and I've finally outgrown that? I don't know but this is the first Sanderson series I don't plan on continuing and it hurts so much to admit that!

[@vardhanrode8836]

Your videos make me pick up the three body problem 😅

[@miralolar6069]

i’ve been stuck at home since the 17. march and thought I was going to read a ton of books but noooooooooooo even the one I really enjoy reading, I can’t bring myself to read everyday 😔😔😔

[@ricecakepower]

I was like that for a while but I found reading along with my physical book and an audiobook reading it to me really helped me zone out from the outside world and worries :) maybe try that? X

[@Dragondarkness30]

I find reading something you are into gets your mind going I'm almost done reading a 400 page book couple more pages to go.

[@hellomarijke]

I have the same problem! But I started listening to audiobooks and that helps a bit. Just don't force yourself😊

[@minoriteabooks2665]

Ive been home since the first week of March and I had suuuuccchh a hard time, but honestly, like what everyone else is saying, listening to the audiobook to begin with helps a looottt. My thoughts on that are because I just want to get to the part where I care about the characters, and its so hard to care rn looll so the audiobook helps me get hooked and then I end up reading the physical book :D

[@Books_BrewsandBeyond]

Would you recommend to read The Dark Forest once I've read The Three Body Problem?

[@gautamsingh-py7ur]

Go for it!!!

[@amypink1111]

FYI way of kings audiobook is 45hrs. much love, amy

[@AKookieForYou]

Starsight was AMAZING! It just pains me so much that I have to wait an ungodly amount of time for book 3 lololol

[@elenathegreat]

I neeeed to read a Robin Hobb book

[@lightlawliet3526]

i like how your voice is chill and laid back. the over-enthusiasm and high-pitched voices of some booktubers throw me off. but your voice is pleasant and calming.

[@coreydinardo5525]

Hey Emily, I'd love to see you do a review of CHILDREN OF TIME by Adrian Tchaikovsky. I just started reading it and I love it! Then, do a buddy read of CHILDREN OF RUIN. That would be cool :)

[@elenaj6134]

She has already read and reviewed it. I am sure she mentioned it in a monthly wrap up and a video on first contact with aliens books?

[@legumesss]

I love everything by Brandon Sanderson I have read so far and I have the Way of Kings at home... But for some reason I feel so intimidated by it and have been putting of reading it for months now, someone please convince me to pick it up haha

[@PetrikLeo]

How insane was the Droplet scene in Dark Forest though? "If I destroy you, what business is it of yours...?" My mouth was open throughout the whole chapter!

[@gautamsingh-py7ur]

I didnt really get that...

[@ericarobbin]

Maybe Snow Globe Emily could wear a sombrero for Cinco de Mayo? And video suggestions: Best and Worst Romance :)

[@carmenn289]

Have you read the school for good and evil it’s really good ilysm✨

[@rimrockshadows]

TOR is giving away a free copy of The Way of Kings ebook on May 4th for anyone who's interested in diving in as well! Worth mentioning for other people to grab a copy. I started my re-read on audible this time around!

[@LadyCroft86]

The microphone is almost coming for Snowball-Emily!! :D

[@HollyByGollyBooks]

Starsight is one of my all time favorite books!!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍 I'm still just so in shock that some people liked it less than Skyward! Like HOW!?!?!? The world building got INSANE! Hahaha

[@rs.rc1679]

I'm convinced the mic is in cahoots with snow globe Emily for this 😂

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

And the camera!! The first time I tried to film it was focusing on her again so I had to hide her!

[@rs.rc1679]

@@BookswithEmilyFox It's probably to protest the end of the birthday hat hahaha

[@Rank.Roundup]

Lol! We totally don’t care if we can see your microphone. 🙂 I’d love to see a month of classics.

[@bookswithkatie7364]

Snowglobe Emily clearly has some crazy telekinesis going on here...

[@uhsaywhatnow]

Snowglobe Emily might’ve warned you about the mic but she didn’t see it. 😆🙈

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I had to hide her because the first time I try to film the camera was focusing on her... again!

[@georgesamuels7978]

I LOVED this is going to hurt by Adam Kay. I think it may be the fact you’re coming out of a slump. Anyway love you vids btw!

[@TheHotaru21]

april was a shitty reading month for me. only read 3 books and the glass hotel put me in a reading slump. slowly crawling out of it though

[@littlebookbin]

How Steve has been?

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I haven’t seen him much but I left a link to a picture on Twitter... he should be happy soon!

[@littlebookbin]

What a bummer :/

[@littlebookbin]

BookswithEmilyFox we don’t have squirrels in Brazil that’s why I’m so attached haha

[@NahlaSid]

I remember one reviewer said reading dark forest was a rollercoaster and I agree. Some parts -the romance- were extreamly boring and felt as of from a totally different book other parts were extreamly interesting. It took me so long to read the book but in the end i was really glad and I loved the ending. Funny thing about the Dark Forest concept it was written in the synapses in the book service that i use so it skewed the experience a little bit 😂😂😂 Also is it just me or did the author somehow missed the whole continent of Africa in this book ?? 😏

[@paperbackpuns3704]

A 30 hour audiobook?? Goodbye ahaha I really enjoyed the father son relationship in the whisper man, and chris eccleston is wonderful!

[@miralolar6069]

P.S your hair looks really nice 👍🏻😊

[@ABookishLife]

Thank you for reminding me, yet again, that I N E E D to get into Brandon Sanderson asap.

[@Juli6SS]

For the whole video I kept on thinking how much you remind me of Emma Watson... I hope you'll see this as a compliment! I really think that both of you are awesome ~❤️~

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

That's definitely a compliment, thanks :)

[@FayroseH]

Since we're still in COVID times, Snowglobe Emily needs a face mask!!!

[@SolitudeDayys]

How about a month reading absurdism/bizarro books?

[@Starrynight1800]

I liked Starsight more than Skyward. They are both really good. Spensa was more mature and she was more accepted. I liked being in her headspace more in Starsight. Plus, the aliens were so interesting to learn about. I just loved it. Doomslug! You should totally read books that you think are going to be 5 stars. It will probably help you get out of your slump and think less about what's happening. At least that's how it is for me.

[@alfme]

Death's end has some sexist parts too but pls try to ignore it, it's worth it

[@GarrettFruge]

Cool! Thanks for sharing! :)

[@qualifiedarmchaircritic]

Do you have a new microphone? I can't describe it, but I feel like the audio here is suuuper crisp, it feels like I'm chilling with you on a couch or a cozy library or something chatting about books. Super comfy and wholesome anyway!

[@justbelievelt21]

Pretty lipgloss

[@lovesky0521]

just ignore the sexist part, it's a culture thing. I m Chinese but raised in the US. so for me, it's sexist too but its actually normal in china. half Chinese women are like that. the other half wants to be like that. its a beauty standard... I read alot of Chinese books and its always like that. just ignore it

[@caseyc2497]

I found the Whisper Man SO disappointing

[@moviefiendz]

I think shelf Emily should wear a face mask lol