books to read while you're stuck at home 📖☕

[@christy-anne-jones]

Hey guys! I hope you're all taking care during this time. I wanted to make a list of books you can read that are cozy, or wholesome, or lovely, or filled with nature, or thought provoking. There are also some classics on this list--I know a lot of people have lost jobs and income, so if you don't have a big disposable income to spend on books at the moment, classics are generally really cheap if not free! And even though the libraries are closed (at least, libraries in Australia are) remember there's always apps like Libby which allow you to borrow audio books or ebooks for free so long as you have a library card 💛Enormous love. Take care. I hope you're all okay xx

[@monica_.]

Thank you for this, Christy! Also, I appreciate you thinking about people not being able to buy new books, that's so thoughtful of you. I'm about to watch the video so I don't know if you've mentioned Neil Gaiman's audiobooks, read by him, free on Mouse circus. Since you've talked a lot about it in the past, I listened to the Graveyard book and it was a calming and cosy listen in such a stressful moment, so thank you for the suggestion! Your videos are an instant infusion of happiness and calm, especially during this time. Take care, stay safe and healthy. 💛💛💛

[@emmiereads]

Howl's Moving Castle is honestly the perfect choice for these strange, anxious days, never fails to make me smile, love it!!

[@thevintageplaylist7191]

There is something in your videos that makes me so happy

[@GlitterandGumdrops]

The way that you speak and describe these books makes me feel so good! I’m so in awe of you ❤️

[@fable3625]

Been reading Howls Moving Castle as well! Its one of my favorite books. ❤ also been watching through all the Studio Ghibli films. Definitely a ray of sunshine in this time. 😊

[@resa_reads]

Thank you 🌻 this video comforted me so much! Jane Eyre is one of my favourite classics - I adore the Brontë sisters! I am also rereading some childhood favourites because they comfort me the most :) I hope you're doing well! Have a calming Sunday 🙏🏻

[@tomomi8861]

I have been reading a lot for a few years. Sapiens is one of the books I love, too. Love to watch more of these book recommendations especially non-fiction. Thank you.

[@annthegone5875]

Villette or Shirley by C.Brontë, , The tennant from Wildfell Hall by A. Brontê, My cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier, The philosopher's pupil by Iris Murdoch, Night and day by V. Woolf

[@nellybelman7788]

I love all you videos, the environment is like so happy and relaxing

[@inkycherie]

Convenience Store Woman is one of my absolute favorites! It’s such a beautiful book, and I found it quite haunting in a way as I’ve read it for a year now I think, and I still think about it until today. xx

[@dianewalker9154]

Sapiens was my favorite read last year! I’m reading Homo deus now. Also reading Shirley by Charlotte Bronte and A Vindication of the Rights of Woman by Mary Wollstonecraft.

[@andreaespinosa4338]

i've been reading collections of short stories during this quarantine period! i find short stories to be much more easier to read especially now that we are feeling unproductive. here are my list so far: 1. Here Until August by Josephine Rowe 2. Difficult Women by Roxane Gay 3. Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Machado these books are available on Scribd (who opened their subscription for free to help ease the boredom of quarantine) ♡

[@yarisspace]

All the books you recommended sound so interesting!I recommend to you and everyone else Helen Grace book series,it is really underrated but I am telling all the books are incredibly good and make you want to keep reading until the end.Also,M.J.Arlidge,the author of the Helen Grace book series truly has a gift when it comes to writing!I just wish more people talked about this book series i love it so much!

[@masa59125656]

Thank you for this good video! Kazuo Ishiguro's book is very interesting, so I received good information. Sunflower is beautiful. It has a good accent!

[@christy-anne-jones]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad you like it 😊💛

[@BlinkFly]

I’ve been really getting into reading middle grade for the first time and I think I am just after those “feel good” reads. Howls moving castle is the next book I want along with a pinch of magic. I am about the read the trials of morrigan crow :)

[@loretomorata1000]

These book recommendations are really good!

[@rainydaysurvivor]

Stay healthy, Christy!

[@christy-anne-jones]

Thank you! I will. Take care 😊

[@filipacarvalho173]

I've been meaning to read Convenience Store Woman, maybe I'll finally pick it up!

[@christy-anne-jones]

It's brilliant! I absolutely recommend it 😊

[@riankagill]

so much appreciation for the thought you've put into this list !!

[@itchystitchy]

I love Never Let Me Go. Kazuo Ishiguro and Virginia Wolf are brilliant.

[@danieladamico5485]

Hi, new subscriber here! Frankenstein is my favorite book of all time. I've been meaning to read both Never Let Me Go and Convenience Store Woman for the last couple of months, so maybe now I'll get to it. Loved the video, thanks for the recommendations. Take care.

[@shaloowalia]

Nice recommendations... thanks for sharing!

[@BasicallyBrittx]

I've read Frankenstein ages ago but that was when I just started out with classics so it was all a bit new to me. Now I really want to reread it! This was such a lovely video, thanks!

[@bookishtopics]

I recently read Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrelland and loved it so much. I thought it was perfect for this time too. It's very magical, humorous, whimsical, and so much fun. It's like Harry Potter for grown-ups. It's huge too 😅 so it'll entertain you at least for a week 🌞 I loved it a lot 💖

[@thirteenwolfies]

Never Let Me Go is amazing! I had to read it for my English class in highschool.. wow

[@zorinilungtau]

I'm noting down the first in the list. Sounds like it's the book I'm looking for; lovely natural imagery and strong setting. I'm currently reading Convenience Store Woman :) Didn't expect to laugh so much. I'd like to recommend Kim Ji-Young, Born 1982 by Cho Nam-joo. The English translation published by Scribner was recently released.

[@jeannetecoronel6531]

I love the way you speak about books ❤️ thank you for your recommendations. Have you seen the show Pennydreadful? I love their interpretation of Frankenstein because it's very close to Mary Shelly’s.

[@SadieReadsAgain]

Love so many books you've recommended. Never Let Me Go is my favourite Ishiguro 😍

[@tinamehmeti2652]

Loved it!!

[@christy-anne-jones]

Thanks so much!! 😊

[@MLLatUtube]

I would also recommend Castle in the Air and The House of Many Ways if you haven't read them yet - they are the sequels to Howl's Moving Castle and so good!

[@merilinjoesaar5343]

If you haven't read Daisy Jones and the Six yet, then I'd recommend that one :) (this was the first video from you I stumbled upon) I listened to the audio and it was awesome! It's about a life of a rock band during the 70s, all the ups and downs and it was just so fun to listen to that it made me search if the band was actually real :D (it was not). But it made me wish all the songs they were talking about were real and that I could actually go and listen to them. It's made in interview form and has a whole cast in the audiobook. Otherwise, also from the audiobook world, Sadie was an interesting find. I bet they'd be good in regular old book form also, but I feel the audiobook versions made them 5x more alive :) I'll definitely give Never Let Me Go another turn (since I remember not understanding it that much when I read it at 16) and find some of the other ebooks from my online library :)

[@serenity8910]

I so envy those who are staying home in this sad sad time. I would've love to have this time to catch up on my reading.

[@christy-anne-jones]

I'm sorry if you're not in the position/able to stay at home at the moment! I know lots of people aren't able to 🙁 I'm still working a 9-to-5 so I don't have any additional free time, aside from travel time, but I'm fortunate that my work place has accommodated us for self isolation. Take care 💛

[@serenity8910]

@@christy-anne-jones Thank you for the kind words. 😌 I'm a lab tech and I work in a big hospital where we do the covid tests, so it is my duty to get out to work. I still try to squeeze in some reading when I can but I mostly sleep!

[@christy-anne-jones]

@@serenity8910 You're doing an amazing job! Thank you so much for being one of the people on the front-line to help during this situation. I'm in constant awe at the medical staff, researchers and first responders who are working incredibly hard and are doing everything they can to help during this time. I hope, when this is all over, you get a much deserved break, lots of sleep and lots of cozy reading time. Thank you. I hope you have a really lovely rest of your weekend and that everything calms down soon 💛

[@monica_.]

@@serenity8910 Thank you for what you're doing. I can understand how tired and stressed out you must be. I just wanted to let you know what you do is appreciated and... many of us are feeling really useless right now. I know we're helping by staying home, but there's always the feeling one could be doing more. You're doing such an inestimable job, so thank you!!

[@polly2900]

Thank you for all you are doing 👍👏🏻

[@allypotter4404]

Some day I will read Howl's Moving Castle, I will. I can highly recommend 'Circe' by Madeline Miller if you are after a lyrical, beautiful, atmospheric read (with Greek Mythology, which always makes everything better!). :)

[@minnie6163]

Read circe it made me cry her loneliness was haunting I felt it so much! Btw if you loved circe check out the song of Achilles! Same author, such beautifully lyrically written and just surreal even if you know the greek myth story it's still worth ittttttt!!!!!💕

[@katemorgan9763]

I'm currently reading Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance by Ruth Emmie Lang. So far it is absolutely fantastic and just such a great ride. If you loved Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, you'll like this one too!

[@mirandamarquette1438]

Lovely video as usual! Hope you're taking care, Cristy! Happy reading/Animal Crossing from a nurse in Texas, US ❤️

[@kaceym7171]

I recently read "a vindication of the rights of woman" which is a feminist classic written by the mother of Mary Shelley. Really interesting and was easy and accessible in terms of the language. Would recommend.

[@emmab8538]

I am reading How to find love in a bookshop by Veronica Henry and it’s so sweet 💕

[@darshikarajput9710]

Currently reading Kafka on the shore 🐱

[@christy-anne-jones]

Ooh I haven't read that one by Murakami!! Hope it's good 😊

[@saharbouzidi2]

me too!! im 50% in

[@라면먹고싶다-d5w]

For me, I kind of hated and loved that particular, if you know what I mean,,

[@darshikarajput9710]

@@christy-anne-jones It is in every sense weird but in the best possible way.

[@anihakimi7733]

Dear christy I am trying to find and easy book to translate it into Farsi , could you help me ?

[@agustina0110]

Thanks YOU! i'm playing Animal crosing too!i would like to recommend Authors, Jorge Luis Borges and Umberto Eco. And im reading now " Burn Your Portfolio: Stuff They Don't Teach You in Design School, But Should "Autor: Michael Janda. Take care!

[@liubliuzorianunich]

I like your suggestions. By the way I have a video what to do at home when you're stuck at home as well.

[@wholesomeaubrey7735]

Um. I am a 22 year old woman and is very much straight but can I just say how beautiful you are? Because you certainly are. 🤗 Thanks for the book recs! ❤️✨

[@tess3596]

Oh my god, jane eyre is one of my favouritte books! I love this boOk soooo much! It is so beautiful, and romantic and i cant descripe how im feeling about it. Hahah i really like you before that video but now, haha i like you even more♥️

[@honoka7917]

currently reading a gentleman in moscow!

[@Min-vo8rk]

I love you!!!!

[@christy-anne-jones]

Thank you! 😊

[@anihakimi7733]

Pls write the name of books on subscription

[@asmabn2737]

Thanks a lot! Hope you're doing okay Christy

[@leslieblanco3536]

Hi Christey Ann! I’m visiting Melbourne for an internship for two months 🙈. So beyond excited and I love your channel and love of books 💕 📚. Do you live in Melbourne ? Maybe we can meet for coffee ? Signed, girl in media/journalism from the states 😘

[@smritithapa]

Thank You for this vid! I’m currently reading The one plus one. I also made a video on my channel about books for beginners

[@smritithapa]

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[@onceuponatimebooks3228]

IM READING THE VAMPIRE DAIRIES SERIES AT THE MOMENT

[@雪-p3g]

thank you for introducing japanese book 📚from japan and I like seven-eleven🤣

[@Themsbeatlesrock]

i reeeeally like frankenstein

[@aabangeka6262]

I love you

[@merrygracelayugan]

Yey hi again😍 it's me ghraycecelib in instagram❤️

[@christy-anne-jones]

Hello!! 😊 Thank you for commenting 💛

[@EntreMetido]

You looks beautiful today... (: