Books I read in June 🍧 classic lit, mystery & non-fiction reads

welcome to another book wrap-up!
Books Mentioned
Oliver Twist tidd.ly/3cKkZ6c
Sailor Moon tidd.ly/3iHiBkj
Anne of Green Gables tidd.ly/3gtfZ8h
Red Rising tidd.ly/3pUykyc
Leave the World Behind tidd.ly/35rtmiQ
Miyazaki World
The World of Tibetan Buddhism
The Turnip Princess tidd.ly/3juVsSM
0:00 hi!
0:36 Classics
11:13 Non-Fiction
16:28 Mystery/Thriller
23:59 Science Fiction
27:05 Manga
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[@hannaliniryan]

Watching emma's videos is literally the best moment of the day.

[@emilywhalen8181]

“June was an okay month for me” *read 1000000 books*

[@LittleMew133]

I think she meant the enjoyment from those books, not the quantity.

[@kimesch9698]

Anne of Green Gables- At 57 years old and thousands of books read, it’s my favorite book ever.

[@sanskrutidas2965]

Anne with an E deserves more seasons and definitely, definitely more recognitions!

[@denisefreitas6727]

Agree.

[@asna9574]

I agree

[@beabo690]

Yesss!

[@veerajakamthe3983]

It deserves so so so much more

[@DoraKouknakou]

“Anne of green gables” series is my favorite book series, you should read the sequels too, they are very very good. Especially “Anne of the Island”. It’s a gift to love a heroine and grow up with her, following her in many stages of her life.

[@hannahwebster5606]

I think Anne of the Island is the best.

[@lostfaerie9570]

Anne of Island is my favourite one too

[@MrSunglasses]

I also really love Anne of the Island!

[@chiroptophilia]

Would you recommend reading the entire series, or is there a certain point you'd suggest to stop at? It seems to be a long series and I worry that the later books might not be as good!

[@MrSunglasses]

@@chiroptophilia honestly, I’d recommend reading just the first, third, and the fifth book. The second book is not as good and you can skip it. Same goes for book 4 because it’s just a compilation of letters Anne sent to Gilbert. The rest of the series is about Anne’s kids, which is not as fun. For more info, I’d recommend watching Drinking by my shelf’s readathon of the series! Hope this helps!

[@trapdoor3461]

It's sad to think of all the time I wasted procrastinating, when i could've been reading. For so much time i was on denial for literature, and who knew.... Lately it's been helping me cope with my anxiety. Just ordered some goodies and One Hundred Years of Solitude is one them, so excited.

[@beabo690]

Omg saaameeee. Ive recently ordered some books too! Trying to get back into it. Good luck sweets :)

[@maricarlabarreto6296]

I feel the same

[@alexandraramz]

i think you would adore anne of avolnlea and anne of the island... you MUST continue with anne's stories. truly the best books of my childhood.

[@emilydriedger4840]

The Count of Monte Cristo was my favourite book of the month and possibly of all time! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Brianna58321]

i will never get over how soothing your voice is. in the most complimentary way possible, i’ve fallen asleep to your videos more times than i can count. you have a radio-worthy voice :]

[@abigailwoodruff6259]

Oliver Twist is one of the only Dickens' book that I have read, so believe it or not, you saying that it was boring was really validating and it actually inspired me to pick up more of his books knowing that there some I might connect with more.

[@lenapgl]

highly recommend a tale of two cities! it’s so interesting and such a good story with really great characters

[@abigailwoodruff6259]

@@lenapgl How amazing! That is the one I am most interested in!... might need to shoot it to the top of my TBR!

[@kyestrella]

i DNF’d Leave the World Behind after she listed off all those groceries because i, too, was thinking “why would you write this?” but now hearing your interpretation of why…… I might have to give it another try!

[@natalie_kendel]

Emma, I'm a writer... and everytime I watch your videos, it inspires me to write! Magical.

[@jimmycryz]

I miss actual classrooms so much. There is something about sitting in a classroom that makes it special and memorable. Hope we are allowed to go back this year.

[@antifantastisch4467]

Sometimes I think everyone hated / hates school, because I did so much. Thanks for the reality check :D

[@ahaanabhargava]

omg i just started watching but your whole outfit is so cute 🥺

[@emmiereads]

awe thank you lovely

[@thombolaenthusiast1807]

You're literally the reason I finally gained my reading spirit 🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️ THANK YOU SO MUCH people love my taste in books now haha

[@manal797]

Emma has enriched my reading life so much. And I am so grateful! 🥺

[@HeyyAdie]

Omg! Just opened youtube to watch your old videos to motivate me to read and then saw you uploaded a new video! Yay! 🥰 Thanks Emma!

[@jasminejefferson6630]

Growing up my mom wouldn’t let me read sci-fi. Anne Shirley was one of the books she approved of. You should definitely read the rest of them. There are 8 books about Anne. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

[@rurireddy8669]

Emma's videos have the most calm and relaxing vibes ❤❤

[@selenalee5654]

im addicted to your videos, i’ve literally watched every single one from oldest to newest 😭

[@villinaudasi5418]

I am gonna say it endless times, Anne of Green Gables is my most favourite book ever! It is a charm that everyone needs in their life. It soothes your soul, sparkles your eyes and gives a warm hug.🌸 It is a masterpiece!💕 And I am really really glad that you have loved it!!!☺

[@spiritedmay]

omg ur hair, the jewellery, the shirt, the teeny dragon, the cozy setup, everything is a LOOK!! I have the audiobook for leave the world behind on hold, I hope I like it as well!!!

[@wiktor5016]

Thank you, Emma. And congratulations to 150 000 subscribers!

[@denisefreitas6727]

Thanks for sharing your readings, Emma. So happy you loved Anne of Green Gables, it's so good! Your edition is gorgeous. I'm very interested in the book about Miyazaki. Love your necklace!🌷🦋💖✨

[@hanismdy]

Just started Anne Of Green Gables. I totally agree with you, im just two chapters in and so delighted by the writing.

[@Ali-vx4ox]

i picked up anne of green gables at the bookstore the other day! it sounds wonderful and i’m excited to read it since you enjoyed it so much 😊 oooh miyazaki world sounds interesting!

[@julianasilveira3838]

your voice alone makes all of your videos worth watching! and then there's the fact that you talk about your books with so much passion that i end up wanting to read them all

[@celestelezcano9752]

I've discovered your channel very recently and I just wanted to say I love it so much, it's so cozy and wholesome. You made me want to start reading more frequently again and my passion for literature (which had been dead for years due to mental health issues), came back thanks to you. I wish you lots of success and send you lots of love from Argentina

[@sakshitawari2020]

It was a a rough week for me.. but your videos help me calm down. I listen to them as i write down my notes. They help me stay awake late into night as i study; i appreciate them so much! Love❤

[@amysoukup6970]

The whole Anne of Green Gables series is amazing! I was about to say that Anne of Windy Poplar was my favorite but then I thought maybe Anne of Avonlea was actually my favorite but then I remembered Anne's House of Dreams and how that was my favorite..... so my favorites are books 3, 4, and 5. I HIGHLY recommend The Blue Castle, it is my FAVORITE Montgomery book!

[@subtlefire7256]

It's been about a decade since I read Oliver Twist, but I still was like "yeah, same" at the face you made when you showed the book haha. Looking forward to the liveshow.

[@smritithapa]

why was I desperately waiting for your video? 🥺 OMG, the background though!!! ❤️

[@lostdreamerofthestars]

Congrats on 150k 🎉👏 Well-deserved Emma 🥺 You are such a comfort to me, during quarantine, please keep making videos

[@hyemiyah]

anne of green gables is to my soul what your videos are to my life ♡

[@gabrielandaluz5568]

I love your voice so much! It's so comforting. ❤️😌✨

[@emmamoon7756]

Wow Emma, you do SUCH AN AMAZING JOB keeping me eager to read, I love love love the way you talk about books 🥰

[@megjshark]

this set up!! so cute!!!

[@rustydollparts]

Your necklace is so pretty it reminds me of jam drop biscuits haha. 😂 I love listen to you ramble about books in the background while I do my activities lol

[@murdermcmurderface]

Perfect timing! Just got home from bookshopping and hot chocolate with one of my favourite people in the world 💙

[@brewedstarlight]

Emmaaa your hair looks sooo good we stan 💕

[@uhafi]

emma : uploads studying : stopped day : made !!! love from qatar 🤍🤍🤍

[@NeilBruder]

As a young man, having somewhat surreptitiously enjoyed the CBC adaptation of Anne of Green Gables (huge crush on Megan Follows btw) in the 80's I can't believe I never got around to reading the first book until now (some 20+ years later). Anyway, agreed with everything you said about it.

[@jaderodrigues5987]

I am so glad I found your channel 🥰. We are in the middle of a COVID lockdown here in Sydney and this has really brightened up my day. Thank you for your great work!

[@TheStargazer4000]

Just started reading Autobiography of Red since you recommended it in the past. Loving it so far, thank you!

[@jacobburr7835]

English and Literature classes were my least favorite from middle through high school. Last year I started reading regularly again. You've kindled a fire for me on these subjects. The worlds in all the greatest books may have laid dormant for me, if it wasn't for you!

[@elifzeyneptabak3895]

Emma, hi :) I just wanted to thank you so much for your videos and actually for the person you are as well. I haven't been feeling the best and your videos, your channel, your reccomendations, even the main colors in your videos and visuals, everything has been kinda my safe place to go in these troubling times in my life. I don't know you personally but just being in here, watching your videos made me feel okay, I felt like you were my friend. You've helped me so much without even knowing. I just thought maybe knowing that you made this anxious girl from across the ocean happy might make you happy too, I know everyone needs to feel that sometimes. Thank you so much for what you put out into the world with your time and effort. I have some amazing books in my mind that I think you might love but I'm from Turkey and most of our literature isn't translated except Pamuk ofcourse. Actually you made me want to read Pamuk but I'm waiting for winter to read some of his works :D Anyhow, I just wanted to say thank you and I truly hope you have an amazing day, amazing life. You deserve it so much, I'm so happy that I've come across you. Thanks for making my safe place possible, with your words, your philosophy, your books and ofcourse your plants :) Thank you so much for making me feel accepted. Happy reading :) and just... thank you. Btw: I don't know if you read it but Women Who Run With The Wolves is the most perfect book to read, to see myths and fairytales about women impoverment. There are so many tales about the power of women but they are not wildy promoted like the rest of the tales we see implemented today and they mostly belong to minority populations, book really goes into their histories as well. I really think you would really love it, it's one of my favourite books of all time. It's filled with folklore and what every little symbolism means. It's truly a great book. And Siddharta by Herman Hesse is a great place to start Budishm as well :))) It's basically the story of Buddha himself by the lenses of fiction and storytelling.

[@JackiJinx]

The way you described Leave the World Behind really piqued my interest! Love your videos. Definitely has helped me stick to reading more. Finished four books in the last six weeks, which is lovely for a change! Not sure what to pick up after finishing the Night Circus but I'll think on it! Thank you!

[@jimmycryz]

Emma uploading a video is the highlight of my day. :)

[@unstartedartist]

glad to see you reading so much - you’re motivating me 🤓

[@KamoheloM___]

Is how you describe books for me. Definitely made me fall in love yet again.

[@ridmahoq2261]

Girl, the way you talk about these books is poetic😘

[@sincerelycheryl]

literally my favourite booktuber 😻

[@fernandamurari8577]

Hello! Lucky girl! it is raining! Thank you very much for the recommendations! You are a gem!

[@allielilia3794]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL! First of all your voice - amazing, book recommendations - amazing + you're gorgeous

[@binozba8092]

I started Miyazakiworld after you gave it 4 stars on goodreads and it’s absolutely amazing 🥺♥️ Hayao miyazaki is my favorite filmmaker ♥️

[@Sarahac8]

June was a good reading month for me! I read Anna Karenina which was lovely...but I have to say my favorite book was Fellowship of the Ring.

[@penultimateh766]

Our hostess looks really pretty today with her jewelry and cute bangs. And sparkling wit of course.

[@Poppy-lq7ii]

I read Anne of Green Gables a really long time ago but I remember absolutely adoring it so I think it's time for a reread! I also recently bought The God of Small Things and One Hundred Years of Solitude because of how much you loved them and I can't wait to get into them!

[@emmiereads]

ah I hope you love them!

[@jantaroyantor9980]

For the time being, your videos are working as an escape route for me. Wholesome content. 🧘

[@nancyabbott2660]

I loved Anne of Green Gables…I’m about to re read on audio…I’ve prob read it 4 times and I’ve visited the home on PEI twice. I love all your videos.

[@lindsaytuazon4773]

I clicked the like button before even watching (as always) because it's youuu (my favorite booktuber) ❤

[@philanthropistWen]

ahhh really love the review of 'Leave the World behind'

[@kaylarssage]

Hearing you talk about Red Rising like that was like a punch in the guts 😬 Probably my all time favourite series but I still understand what you mean about Darrow. He’s a special kind of arrogant but I still love him.

[@laxmisarma868]

and your voice is just sooothhhiiiinggggg... I love hearing you....

[@maharuqs]

I’ve been meaning to get around to Oliver Twist and I’m looking forward to your full review!

[@irenem.3721]

perfect for my work break! 😭♥️

[@tejaswinisureshkrishnan4228]

Yayyyy!!!! Anne of Green Gables is my mooooossttt favorite book of all timeeee!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@evielouise718]

Looking stunning as always Emma

[@rmt-books]

i love this filming location!

[@blairesarmen9908]

yay another upload!❤

[@emmagrijalva6297]

Her voice is soooo soothing 💫💫

[@stylebxo8213]

Love your videos so much 💗

[@sweetheart5167]

Hi emma! I love watching your videos they genuinely are very calming and intuitive! you’ve given me so many good book recommendations! also wanted to ask you opinion on the goldfinch my donna tart?

[@Rania-pt9jv]

I love your jewelry!

[@julialapera3115]

Orbiting Jupiter was by far my best read of June. I just know that I will be in the biggest book slump EVER because of this book. Was it the most beautifully written book? No it wasn’t but it had you so hooked on the characters and you just so deeply feel for them. I sobbed. So much.

[@samkim9786]

your accessories look so lovely on you

[@indra3748]

Emma and Ruby Granger are the best things ever happened in my life. 🤍

[@malloryjohnson6293]

I agree ahaha when I want to get inspired to be productive and academic they’re my go-to girlies

[@teajarbiscuits]

I don't know about Ruby tho 🙄

[@rajashreenene4416]

So trueeeee

[@Erika-pq7ip]

YOU ARE A COTTAGECORE PRINCESS AND LIKE YASSS THE VIBESSSS

[@shadowpt3]

I just want you to know that with every video you release you make this Portuguese fan smile. beijinhos :) xau

[@MartinDSmith]

That book you speak highly of sounds interesting.I picked up another of your favourites Frankenstein In Baghdad.I loved Oliver Twist and if in years to come you don't see it with fresh eyes why then I'll eat my own head!❤️

[@dagliocchibui]

I have just finished reading Leave the world behind, I can’t understand how people would dislike such a magnificent novel. The way you described it just touches the right topics in the right way ❤️ I’m so glad I followed your advice and picked it up. Now I really know I can trust your recommendations. Also, Alam’s prose reminds me so much of McEwan’s. Have you ever read him?

[@sarahndipity9649]

The Turnip Princess is on my nightstand. Loving it so far. My favorite read in June had to have been Sari of the Gods by G. S. Sharat Chandra

[@josephinelohr4764]

I’m soooo glad you got to read Anne of Green Gables! I wish I could read it for the first time again but at the same time it is such a joy to return to Avonlea each time I reread it, which is probably too often. The characters steal my heart every time.❤️

[@liza-mariecote2072]

this is my first video of you... and i'm kindda in love. your voice is so soothing your like the bob ross of books XD

[@johnsaxongitno4life588]

Congrats and well done to you on your reading for the month of June please stay safe and enjoy your reading love your number one Australia fan John ❤️❤️❤️

[@shanisokay]

Have you ever read Milan Kundera? Obviously his most famous book is The Unbearable Lightness of Being but his other popular book, The Book of Laughter and Forgetting, is one of my all-time favorites. If you were looking for a Czech writer for your challenge, I highly recommend!

[@jamesduggan7200]

Yes, two great titles, I agree.

[@yaelvargaskusnir]

I read farewell party and didn't like it😬thought it was a little misogynistic actually, should i read the others to convince myself otherwise?

[@shanisokay]

@@yaelvargaskusnirugh yeah that is definitely something that runs throughout his books 😞 it’s something that irritated me but I was able to look pass more so in the book of laughter and forgetting because I loved it so much. Don’t force yourself! But if you’re willing to give it a shot, I’d definitely go with the book of laughed and forgetting over the unbearable lightness of being.

[@yaelvargaskusnir]

@@shanisokay thanks!

[@enaravaz]

absolutely love your videos emmie 💖 btw, for your countries challenge, i think you'd love "Life is a dream" by Calderón de la Barca and it'd tick off Spain!! 💗

[@payelbagchi8317]

Lmao- I don't know why whenever you post a new video.. I hurry up to watch it.. There is something in your videos which make me wanna watch it over and over again.. 🥰💗💗 😉Early people here-

[@LexieMoon321]

I just got War and Peace yesterday! Can't wait to read it!

[@emmiereads]

ahhhh!!!

[@LexieMoon321]

@@emmiereads Anna (the book) is coming tomorrow! And since it is hotter than Satan's butt crack in rural Ohio...I CAN'T WAIT TO READ!

[@maitemino4372]

I need that fairy tale collection so bad!!! ✨🤘

[@EmilyADavis-kq8el]

Oh wow. I'm Canadian so I've always felt like I should read Anne of Green Gables but have never gravitated toward it except on the notion that its a canadian-lit icon. But I've never really understood why people like it, so I never picked it up. The way you described it though, I understand why it's so good. I'll give it a read soon for sure.

[@karenhayward1488]

Anne of green gables will forever be a favourite book of mine. I have read the book so many times throughout the years. I think I first read it when I was 9 or 10 and pretended to be her. Another good book of LM Montgomery is The Story Girl. It’s a bit different from Anne -Sarah the main character is more moody and mysterious - and there’s lots of little stories within this book which I liked. quite an enjoyable read if you want another LM Montgomery book beyond the Anne series.

[@ranya3827]

I needed thiss!!!

[@emman2052]

hi emma! i’m a new subscriber, so i apologize if this is a video you’ve published before, but i think it would be super interesting to see how you annotate your books. i’d like to get more into annotating what i read for fun/to interact on a deeper level with the text, so i think it would be cool to see your process.

[@ophelia03]

I feel like Emma is the embodiment of sunshine 🥺

[@alexandraramz]

Okay i'm DYING to read leave the world behind now....

[@ba-gg6jo]

You seem to be one of the few people who have given a positive review of "Leave the World Behind" which is good enough for me, so will order it today.

[@parthikaimmaneni4054]

Since you like nature being described, you should definitely read Ruskin Bond. He's amazing

[@moonstonepearl21]

Fun Fact: There a many themed B&Bs, particularly in Florida, that are definitely worth the experience to stay. The ones I've seen are so amazingly detailed, it feels like you are actually there. I've seen Star Wars, Jurassic Park ,and Harry Potter, and I bet there are a ton of other different themed ones out there!

[@oprazerdaliteratura8856]

Great reads! I’m really excited to read “Leave the world behind”! I’m super curious: what is the thick yellow book behind you on your shelf? It looks so beautiful! 😍