BOOKSHELF TOUR 🏰 a tour of my home library

[@MicahCwen]

I recently had a really bad head injury and I’m now having to deal with pcs ( post concussion syndrome) it makes me feel like I’m dissociating at times, I get pretty bad anxiety, and I’m sensitive to noise and light, it’s just a whole bunch of thing. This is all new to me so it’s scary. Your channel makes me feel safe when the outer world doesn’t, your calming voice and the familiarity of books help clear my mind and helps me try and stay present. Thank you so much for all you do ❤️

[@danielaasti]

Oh wow! That sounds pretty bad. I wish you the best in your recovery!

[@holdenbeach4ever]

Hope you start feeling better soon!!

[@emmiereads]

Oh lovely I’m so sorry, unfortunately I know exactly what you mean, I’ve been dealing with pcs for a long time now too from a concussion in 2019, I’m so here for you if you need someone to chat with or want to reach out💙 For me it made the world feel like a very different place in all aspects of life and I’m sure so much is different for you too, sending you so much love and yes books, audio or physical at times, are such a help too! Hugs xx

[@MicahCwen]

@@emmiereads thank you so much!, The world really is different now.. it’s hard to adjust. Books and audios are one of the only things that make me feel better, and knowing you have/ are going through the same thing makes me feel less alone. I can’t describe how much you and your videos mean to me, thank you again ❤️❤️

[@MicahCwen]

@@danielaasti thank you so much!!💕

[@chiliconcaro]

something about the sound of books being pulled out of the shelf and put back in place is so satisfying, I don't know why. I do that to my shelf all the time, even if I don't intend to read anything.

[@anavictoriacisternas7324]

Can we take a minute to appreciate the EFFORT and time that emmie puts into her videos??? Like the EDITING !!! You‘re amazing ilysm

[@johnsonjo8454]

Hi 💐💋😘

[@winonacrvz]

if Vogue does a series of people’s bookshelves, my acne would probably be cleared 😌

[@danielaasti]

Marie Claire has a series about celeb bookshelves! It's called Shelf Portrait

[@aishwaryasmruti6611]

😃

[@natalidolll]

Eat beetroot . It cleans the liver and fight acne 🙏

[@hyemiyah]

I remember when you only had one black bookshelf and that thin brown one and I'm so happy to see how much your library and your channel have grown ♡

[@emmiereads]

Haha if my library gets any bigger I’m not sure where I’m gonna put it😅 Thank you dear💕💕

[@hyemiyah]

@@emmiereads then you can make yourself an actual book palace with all your books ♡

[@ranya3827]

Finally dont have to re watch the olddd onneeeeee yayasy

[@mariel6406]

omg me too😭 that one’s become like my comfort KZbin video

[@alice.c27]

Vogue doesn't do bookshelf tours, but Marie Claire actually does ! They have a series of videos called Shelf Portrait in which celebrities show their books

[@micahlawrence8684]

Came to the comments to say this! I wish they made way more!

[@tommyjones1357]

I listened to this entire video while cleaning up a small room that will be my office. While I will never get into non-fiction, I appreciate your ability to share such a huge portion of your life and your world as it exists upon those shelves. I am entering my 30s and have lived a very transient life without ever having a place to settle down outside of a laptop and coffee shops. I intend to build a study that can become a sanctuary and reflection of my mind. I have fallen in love with non-fiction books written by people who have lived long before me and experienced far more things. Books are a source of wisdom and this is something I have been unable to find elsewhere!

[@narre71]

I really love how broadly and diversely you read! So many different genres, time periods, countries that are represented here. There are many famous books, famous authors, as well as lesser known ones, that is just so very beautiful to see. It says so much of how open you are, and how much you love books and reading, that you appreciate and give time and attention to such a a wide group of authors. It's so very refreshing and unique to see it on this platform, and I really love seeing it, so inspiring and so many book suggestions that I have written down! A bonus is that a major part of your library has been thrifted. I'm so glad you're here Emma, it's always so amazing to watch your videos :) Also, after seeing in your previous bookshelf tour videos how you order your classics chronologically, I did the same in my own, cause I was really intrigued to explore reading in that way. Viewing and analyzing books in relation to the time of their publication and contemporaries, has proved to expand my reading experiences with classics! :) so thank you for that :)

[@champagneproblemz7386]

completely agree!!!!

[@Fairied]

The Frankenstein manuscript book is gorgeous!!

[@Handmedownmac2]

Also, read Letters to a Young Poet and my mind is so blown. I love when you think there isn’t anything out there that’ll make you swoon with words like other books you’ve already read and then BAM you discover Rilke.

[@oana1008]

I was falling asleep to your voice until I heard "Romanian". so proud, hope you like the book

[@acciocreativity]

oh i ADORED this!! can just i say that i really appreciate that you don’t have a bunch of brand new shiny hardcovers, you have a bunch of different editions, some used some paperback, and just a really satisfying variety. so many bookshelf tours here on youtube are only the former and none of the latter, and yours looks a lot more like mine (especially with all the well-loved annotated books from my english degree!) i wish you a lovely day and as stress-free of a move as possible!

[@zerbstablackthunder3514]

Finally, someone who actually doesn't care too much about aesthetics and keep all the books she own on display. And also not owning only the popular ones. Love how you have lots of the classics.😍

[@selenalee5654]

EMMA you dont know how many times i’ve rewatched the old bookshelf tour vid 😭 IM SO GLAD THERES A NEW ONE AAAAAA

[@margarita3123]

Why does your aura remind me of Yoga with Adriene? You both are the Bob Ross of your own specialty. Anyway, thanks for this video! 💕

[@emmiereads]

that is the best compliment haha thank you💕

[@adventureawaits3860]

I love Adriene and I love Emma

[@eleni9698]

Hey Emma!I just wanted to say thank you for making me fall in love with Rilke and Gibran.📚♥️

[@emmiereads]

You’re very welcome!!💕

[@eire02]

30:34 I recently read this version of The Phantom of the Opera (my first ever read) and it is now my favourite book of all time! Thank you for introducing Phantom to me in your older vlogs 🥺

[@Msbeliebercrazy]

vogue doesnt have one but marie claire has videos exploring celebrities / "influncers" bookshelves

[@Skyblockenjoyerrrrrr]

Oh yes, I've seen that and I always enjoy those videos. I really hope they do more.

[@ambarrose]

I always love to peek at other people's bookshelves! Thank you for taking us along.

[@written_by_hank]

Me, having like 4 copies of the Hobbit/Lotr: “wow, I guess I’m just that cool.” Emma, looking at her Phantom shelf: “try me.”

[@breepark8635]

the fact that you upload multiple videos a week, almost all of them 20+ mins AND always super aesthetic, just... chefs kiss I loveee

[@mena4397]

An hour of coziness?? We've been blessed

[@jasminejefferson6630]

If you wanna know, I am a medical student from Iran! I found your channel when I was searching for bookshelf tour and I saw one of your videos talking about most loved books I guess! I think the thumbnail was nice and the fact that you used cute emojis for the title caught my eyes! I love your videos, they’re very calm and just nice and I love the whole aesthetic… I suggest you read Persian books and Persian poetries. Because they’re absolutely gorgeous.

[@lputube123]

Your bookshelf tours are such a beautiful combination of the history of literature, your aesthetic, & your love and knowledge of books! Wonderful! Enjoyed so much! 🖤

[@martasgreatlibrary]

i'm just done with the reorganization of my own little library sooo this is the content i'm craving!

[@Chekov99]

I have depression, tinnitus; misophonia and misokinesia. To say life is a struggle at the moment is an understatement. But, this video really helped me feel connected to something again. Thank you so much ❤️

[@BetterThanYou96]

Hell's bells!!! It's like a metropolis of books (I guess that's what a library is supposed to be?).

[@ukiluser]

Empty night!!!

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

I'll miss this view so much 🥺. Thank you for introducing the phantom of the opera to me, I never thought I'll love it so much

[@melanieandbookstacks]

Happy days. I’ll be watching this with a cup of tea later 🤍🤍🤍

[@mattkean1128]

Can I apply for some sort of library card to your shelves?

[@emmiereads]

I’ll send over the application asap!

[@Ericwest1000]

So glad to know that someone who is young and loves books like you do, Emma, is in the world. I wish you a lifelong amazement of words!

[@lillieblack9702]

Thank you Emma, I’m having a whole book day and this makes me so happy!!!

[@libraryofjonathan]

I have always kept my books by author and by subject. That being said I do enjoy seeing yours in chronological order. I think having the books on the shelf with a certain flow makes the shelf that much better.

[@sofialancioni6241]

The mistery of the yellow room is so good!!!! I need to read Snow and Rose because "snowhite and Rosered" was one of my favorite tells when i was a child

[@bruh-iy9ec]

I'm highly impressed with the elegancy with which you managed to channel after that sneaky lil stumble ;)

[@VaroNoticias]

There's nothing giving me so much peace as Emma's voice does. It's being a tough week and your videos are keeping me alive, thanks for sharing your bookshelf with us again! Hopefully, we'll have a big bunch a bookshelf tours in your new home :)

[@MrGoMaster]

a beautiful dress by the book presentation. and the frankenstein handwriting was...so gorgeius ... i love these kind of books

[@prernasinghal3759]

The most awaited video on Emma's channel 🙂😁😀

[@marissamalone7222]

this is just what I needed to start off my lovely Sunday, thank you Emmie!! ⭐️📚

[@emmiereads]

Ah you’re very welcome, have a wonderful day!!💕

[@medsm3113]

The fact that you want to read a romanian book makes me so happy ♡ hope you will enjoy it

[@dem8340]

my dream is to have a bookshelf as pretty as yours!

[@dr.suezettealoysiaandcarla1664]

Gorgeous 📚🤟🏽

[@lourdescorpuz8441]

as a Filipina, I'm delighted to see Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) on your shelves!! Hope u get your hands on it pretty soon

[@efluvial]

I have the same editions of Mrs. Dalloway, Pride and Prejudice and one of your letters to a young poet. Love it when I see a familiar edition on your shelves. Like seeing an old friend. Thanks for your relaxing videos!

[@andreea-danielabelciug660]

As a Romanian, I was really surprised/ excited to see a book from Mircea Eliade. You could also seek out 'Novel of the Nearsighted Adolescent' by him. I read it when I was a teenager and it affected me the same way 'Catcher in the Rye' did.

[@jayeshbrahmane2044]

Bumped onto this video while working; the ASMR intensity of this video is great!

[@denisefreitas6727]

Best bookshelf tour ever, Emma! Love, love, love! Your editions are so gorgeous! The Phantom shelf is my favorite. I wanna read The Phantom of the Opera very soon. Thanks for this lovely video!🌼🦋✨🧚

[@cheshirecat5033]

Very impressive! This cat approves. So wonderful seeing a young biped reading classics. This cat have read some of the books mentioned by you (The Cheshire Library is vast) - fallen asleep on others and cried over a few (yes contrary to what most bipeds believe cats have tears to spend). On Kate Morton "The Secret Keeper" is such a piece of art which should be loved by one such as yourself. Have a wonderful day! Teeth and Mists

[@lisajune90]

I absolutely love this space, it looks like a little haven! Your videos/ talking about books is so relaxing and peaceful to listen to, especially when I am anxious or down about the world. I love how diverse your collection is! Also so excited to read some of the books you have recommended.

[@saraangel6696]

I love it when people appreciate gabriel garcia marquez 🥺🥺🥺 he’ll always be one of the best representatives of art in my country 💛💛💛

[@someone.23]

Wow, this is amazing. I love everything you show in this video, the organization of the books, the fake leafs hanging from the bookshelves, and even your cozy corner. (Btw your voice and the way you explain everything is so relaxing!).

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

58mins video, splendid. This is perfect for a rainy night with hot chocolate and L.M.Montgomery

[@emmiereads]

That sounds so cozy🥺

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

@@emmiereads it was❤❤❤. One of the best nights

[@matt7352]

Never realized how much you love Howl’s Moving Castle, that’s awesome

[@jojodogface898]

As far as Hemingway, I would recommend "A Farewell to Arms" first, I think it's a bit better written than "The Sun Also Rises", whereas the latter tends, in my experiience, to turn some away. Of course the short stories are fantastic, but my favotite is "A Moveable Feast". Also, anyone interested in Hemingway and Fitzgerald should definitely check out John Fante. "Ask the Dust" is terrific.

[@haibui8072]

Thanks for the recommendation. I really like Hemingway's works and tried to recommend The old man and the sea or For whom the bell tolls to some of my friends. Unfortunately either they said the book was boring or they just said the story was quite slow and it's not their jam. I was really disappointed 😞😔. Even though i still enjoy Hemingway's book, i don't try to introduce them to people anymore

[@christbianchi]

I love the bookshelf tour! You can never have too many books! 📚 :)

[@2727Reds]

Thank God for your videos... just finished re-reading Master and Margarita, and was about to start P&P, but your video is priority 🌹

[@rizkiardhana30]

Glad to see Pramoedya Ananta Toer's "This Earth of Mankind" there!

[@davina6969]

I'm so exited I've been waiting for an updated one for ages, love uuuu 💗💗

[@Fanda42]

First time finding your channel and you are literally Matilda grown up!!! Omg!

[@annarother7085]

This video randomly showed up on my homepage (I love watching bookshelf tours) and it was so cool to see you have Brazilian literature! I remember reading Brás Cubas when I was in school!

[@agneserin]

i have ordered a copy of 100 years of solitude and cannot wait to read it because of you! sending love from england x

[@aditmaryadi6678]

Yess an updated comfort video ☺️ And I wish I still had my tamagotchi 🥲

[@Ali-vx4ox]

it’s always fun to see what books people have and how they organize them! thanks for sharing, emma!

[@monikasinha4351]

Wow...an hour long video from you is the best thing I could have right now!

[@homeschooledaroundtheworld4660]

This came right on time because today is the day I’ll organize my home library.

[@lorbe00]

wow i did not expect Noli Me Tangere to hit your bookshelf! that’s such a varied array i love it!

[@shyamalapatel438]

Nearly an hour video, a sunday treat from Emma

[@realllpetch5671]

I reallyyyy love your library🥰 watching your videos inspires me to read more! Hope you have a good time at your new place🌻

[@MarjanaBosnjak]

Love love love your videos, your editing, your filming, your vibe, aesthetic and how chill it is. Even though your taste is completely different than mine, I still tune in because I love hearing your thoughts on books and find your videos just make me see books in a different light. Also, love your book collection. Sorry, I've not left a long comment on your channel before but just wanted you to know your content is so appreciated ❤️

[@MarjanaBosnjak]

Also sending love from Slovenia!

[@joychalaby]

You have the most beautiful library collection, Emma! Absolutely love this library tour. Palace Walk by Naguib Mahfouz was sent by me :). I figured it would be cool if you had modern "ish" author from Egypt in your list of books from around the world you got to read! I haven't read anything yet by this author, but as a Copt myself, I know he is a highly respected Egyptian author and winner of the Noble Prize. I hope you really enjoy Oodgeroo Noonuccal's My People as well! Noonuccal is a well-loved Aboriginal Australian political activist and poet. She was the first indigenous Australian to publish a book of verse, which is mind-blowing to me. Anyway, I really enjoyed studying her in my Australian lit class and doing a paper on some of her poems. :) Looking forward to seeing your wonderful collection in your new place. All the best with the move!

[@bluecarrots5271]

thank you for showing your treasures. i love the way you put timestamps on the description.

[@marilenamessari8174]

You are amazing and your voice is so beautiful, I get so excited when I see an upload from you it makes my day. Sending you all the love from Greece♡

[@luisawilhelmsen5892]

I am so happy right now because I saw A Castle in The Clouds and I actually did not know that Kerstin Gier had her novels translated to English! I loved reading her books growing up, the original German title is Das Wolkenschloss btw :)

[@aiela]

ahhh time to finally relax :)

[@karenchristywibowo4051]

This is what I’ve been waiting for🥺💕

[@halinahetman6407]

Aww you have a second book to Howl's Moving Castle trilogy! Since you wholeheartedly enjoyed the first one, I'm sure this sweet middlegrade can make you smile as well. There are a few new characters but Sophie and Howl and everyone cool from the first installment are there too.

[@jastine935]

if I have my own house, I would probably turn it into like this!!! omggg full of books!!! this is heaven ✨

[@melek9023]

Adore your bookshelf tours soo much and this one is no exception😍

[@Anushkaa_Pal]

You were in my cranium , I think 🤪... I was just looking for bookshelf tour/reorganization videos and here you are with one 💕💕 . Love love

[@jedionboard1233]

So amazing,,, this isnt a book shelve,, this is a glorious book shop.

[@anthony8385]

thats quite a collection you got there! That tipping the shelf thing seems pretty cool. Gunna tip my here tonight...Magnus seems like a pretty magical herb. That beat up phantom book on the verge of death is a good companion to the book prior to it.

[@luthfianurulizza9635]

just what i needed right now, a cozy and calming video from Emma 🥰

[@moonstonepearl21]

Thank You so much for putting all the effort into this time consuming video. I really enjoy these tour type of videos :)

[@djeff7141]

I like books, i bind books and i love handwritten books. I own a few handwritten science/tech ones (im a computer programmer) but seeing this M Shelleys "Fraknkenstein" ...ehmm...aa...amm...wow... i'm speechless. That is the best most beautiful edition i've ever seen ! You are lucky to have one and i think you should be proud; maybe even like "I am the best youtuber; and everybody else sucks" :) . I dont know, im excited/happy seeing this book. Many thanks for sharing. Great book videos btw. PS To avoid keepin it open all the time, which is totally understandable, i would have copied a couple of pages that i liked, framed them and put them on the wall.

[@gigithereader7359]

At 6:13 I really like that lamp.. I've been curious about it since I first started watching you a few days ago... it's so unique and cute. 💡💡

[@alvinhas21]

Emma seus vídeos são simplesmente incríveis e eu não sei, me sinto confortável com a serenidade e o amor que você transmite em seus vídeos, love uuu!!💕

[@jevons2853]

Foi fofo vê-la dizer "tchau" ao final do vídeo.

[@wattamayo6529]

Aahh! I LOVE this book tour so much!! I like seeing one that doesn’t have 95% hardback books and such a varying genre collection! Also really love the vibes. Not saying I hate hardbacks, they last longer which is nice, but it gets kind of tiring when the bookshelves look exactly the same! I think bookshelves should look unique! Thanks for the vid :)

[@endhityamaritza3848]

I am so shocked yet happy to see This Earth of Mankind (Bumi Manusia) by Pramoedya Ananta Toer, I loveeed that book!!

[@jorgelopez-pr6dr]

I have a photo in my library of Lon Chaney Sr. In the role of the Phantom. Great video! I will follow your example on how to organize my library.

[@chiaseesall]

I remember reading Touch Me Not (Noli Me Tangere) for school. Highly recommend 🤗

[@jonrichards3626]

That Beckett book 'Malone dies' etc is stunning. Definetely a must read. The ultimate black comedy, laugh out loud funny and totally original : )

[@MartinDSmith]

What a wonderful tour of your library:a literary blood transfusion!Thank you for the time and effort Emma❤

[@desertwitch9608]

I can’t wait to see your new place. It’s so exciting setting up a new place. Great video. Take care 🌿

[@JustMe-rn5xm]

This is so calming to watch, thank you for putting in so much work :)

[@amolove24]

I am in love with your phantom shelf! I have a word cloud classics edition of the book which I sadly haven’t read yet but I loved the movie since I was a kid and saw the musical two years ago and loved it so much

[@vivienne8035]

I am in love with the skull on your bookshelf its so beautiful oh my

[@allyssawilliams7383]

your voice is very soothing and they give me calm vibes/energy

[@artemissaartstudio]

Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) by Dr. Jose Rizal!!!!!! So happy to see Philippine Literature on foreign shelves

[@Bookelenawriter]

Okay so I’m binging your videos cause like they’re one of the only things I can concentrate on right now while knitting, and oh man I love your bookshelves. That large Norton Anthology of English Literature Major Authors was also assigned in my major authors overview lit class in second year (I went to Ubc okanagan in BC). I remember the prof assigning the giant version, but I was lucky that I had transferred from a smaller college that year and the class I had the year before also used it. BUT the class I had been in used the ones where it was split into two volumes, so I was super lucky I didn’t have to carry around the giant version.

[@FelipeSilva-wx6zq]

very happy to see Brazilian books on your shelf