Emma and I read an 800+ page book in 24 hours? Readathon vlog!!

[@Ozgipsy]

It’s a joy to watch this friendship.

[@CarolynMarieReads]

🥹💕

[@DudaKleinchannel]

YES

[@coly15]

This is the kind of friendship I wish I had🥺

[@CarolynMarieReads]

🥹

[@yasmeensami2]

also meeee 😢

[@fknkrs9363]

let’s become friends!!

[@mirlne]

Yesssss

[@bethanyatkinson4839]

I know :(

[@jamesduggan7200]

"Fools rush in where angels [or wisemen] fear to tread."

[@brandiboyd6390]

You two just make my heart so happy! Friendship, kindness and a love of literature makes life so rich!

[@Tania.atlasinajar]

Almost at 40k!! So glad you guys have multiple videos of the collab! ❤

[@charlotte7842]

For fantasy I would recommend Walter Moers - his books are super creative! He is often described as writing children's books for adults which I think is quite fitting because a lot of his stories combine the creativity of a great middle-grade fantasy with a darker twist. I absolutely love his eye for detail, and his writing makes me want to read it out loud! He also illustrates his books himself.

[@moonthe0ry]

I actually gifted Carolyn The City of Dreaming Books back in 2020! I really hope one day I get to hear her thoughts on it 😊

[@CarolynMarieReads]

@@moonthe0ry Yes! I'll hopefully get to it soon! So many books so little time hahaha

[@CarolynMarieReads]

Thank you for the wonderful recommendation :)

[@moonthe0ry]

@@CarolynMarieReads oh I absolutely know what you mean! My book shelf is full of many books I haven’t had the chance to read through yet 🥲 Being a slow but avid reader is tough

[@coopaloopmex]

OMG Stephan Zweig! Yes! Chess Story is delightful Enjoy!

[@megang.7346]

Some blazers and jackets actually seem like they don’t have pockets, but they’re sewn closed and you can pull the threads and there actually are pockets! I didn’t know that until someone told me! I had several jackets I thought had fake pockets and they were just sewn shut. Love your blazer by the way! Super cute

[@quicktastic]

It makes me happy that there are people like you two ladies in this world. I've never heard of readathons like this and find it both impressive and adorable. I get the feeling that, with all the electronic and media distractions in the world, there is less and less reading going on by young people so this is very heartening to see. I hope others get inspired by you and give reading a try and find out the magical places your mind can take you with a good book. Best wishes!!

[@maryamalatawi]

Carolyn your are glowing! Your friendship guys seems to me like a hug 🥲❤️

[@CarolynMarieReads]

🥰🥰🥰 thank you

[@morganecachia6501]

I love watching you both be so happy together 😭 thank you for this heartwarming video

[@fairyfayebr]

‘when you kinda dropped off the face of the earth when you had your concussion i was like, hey ! where are you ! are you okay..?’ i shouldn’t be laughing but i am 🤣🤣

[@CarolynMarieReads]

😂

[@MartinDSmith]

Lovely collaboration!A friendship founded on books and ballet can't go far wrong.Looking at you in the blazer I thought to myself if Charles Dickens were to see you he would smear it up a bit,add a dishevelled hat and cast you among a bevy of street urchins! 🩰 📚✨

[@hectorrobertocontrerasmiranda]

the pockets in outerwear top pieces are usable, they're just sewn shut for production and selling issues and they're supposed to be opened after you buy them obviously there are exceptions and some pockets are indeed just decorative (specially in womenswear) but if the seam closing the pocket is not as tight as the ones used on the rest of the piece they can be opened

[@miumiuitgirl183]

I keep on putting it off but the more I see you and emma doing it the more I get motivated to do a 24hr readathon but unlike you I don't have such amazing friends so i'll be doing it with my sister a little scared whether i'll be able to pull it off but I gotta try, carolyn you need to know that your videos are what has been getting me through the exam season and I know that many can relate to it plus its really comforting to know that people with the same age as mine are so into reading and not just old English professor (cause they are more likely to share my taste) but love you and emma.

[@mawley3266]

having a sister that you’re able to do this with is amazing! There’s only a limited amount of sisters but a very big amount of people you could be friends with

[@miumiuitgirl183]

@@mawley3266 true that

[@CarolynMarieReads]

I hope you have a fantastic 24 hours of reading with your sister! As long as you have fun, it'll be a success! :) I'm overjoyed to know that my videos are helping you in some way! So many young people are interested in reading, and it's truly a beautiful thing! Wishing you the best of luck in your exams! I'm sure you're going to do wonderfully!

[@miumiuitgirl183]

@@CarolynMarieReads they sure are carolyn so keep doing it

[@BookLover213]

girl your hair is absolutely beautiful I love it

[@CarolynMarieReads]

Aw thank you so much! 😊

[@dawn3927]

This was pure wholesomeness, thank you for sharing it on the Internet

[@michael_arcturus]

Nice to see something so real and wholesome unfold in this world -

[@carly885]

Fun fact (😅) I started rereading the whole ASOIAF series perspective by perspective, finished Daenerys, wrote a 14,000 word analysis for a blog post then my laptop broke and the whole thing got lost 🙃😅 I'll never be over it 😂

[@nursemain3174]

My favourite ASOIAF book is clash of kings or fire and blood I think

[@CarolynMarieReads]

I admire your dedication, and I'm so sorry your analysis got lost :(

[@nursemain3174]

@@CarolynMarieReads also I love Cersei, Sansa and ayra

[@lisaplummer8144]

So wonderful together. ❤️

[@CatherineLambert-fz7pd]

I am watching during (unfortunately) a difficult period but this is so comforting ❤

[@marjorie.mp4]

My go-to fantasy recommendation (as someone who loves GoT!) is Robin Hobb's works. I find her writing so literary, which is unique as far as epic fantasy goes. Totally heartwrenching too!

[@CarolynMarieReads]

I've heard great things about Robin Hobb! Thank you for the wonderful recommendation :)

[@thebasedgodmax1163]

although I haven't read the novel so I can't speak for its significance, Fools Rush In (where angels fear to tread) is an idiom which basically means silly people rush into making decisions without putting thought behind it, so I presume one of the novels' characters is foolish? there's also a fantastic song of the same name which has been recorded by people such as Sinatra, which is probably one of my favourite songs!

[@jamesduggan7200]

I think that the logical inference would be "why do fools fall in love?'

[@CarolynMarieReads]

That makes perfect sense! Thank you!! I don't know if she's foolish, but she definitely "rushes in." The love I have for Frank Sinatra knows no bounds hahaha (I love that song too)!

[@frankiegirl2756]

This was so beautiful to watch! Bless you! It’s just such a privilege to be part of your Booktube world

[@mattieleerootandpine]

Fantasy wise, I recommended this on Emma's channel, too, but A Song for Arbonne by Guy Gavriel Kay is one of my favorite books of all time. It is so beautifully written and is a great story. I think with your love of classics, you might enjoy it!

[@CarolynMarieReads]

I'll definitely make a note of it! Thank you for the lovely recommendation :)

[@miumiuitgirl183]

So excited to watch this aaah

[@CarolynMarieReads]

🥰

[@justinmiller93]

Just got around to watching this vlog and was so glad when you said Tyrion was your favorite character! He is the best📖🍷

[@Cakewalkingbaby]

I never thought that I would love this so so much! It was wonderful watching you two together. I chuckled away and felt the warmth of your friendship. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@kurlykaitlyn]

Tell Emmie to read “in our time” and “farewell to arms” by hemingway next!! I fell in love with Hemingway when I studied him in my first literature class years ago. “In our time” is a compilation of short stories on a character nick he based off himself. Its a gem! And I recommend because everyone raves about “the sun also rises” and its my least favorite of his novels ive read

[@jamesduggan7200]

Agree Farewell to Arms a logical starting place but my favorite always has been For Whom the Bell Tolls.

[@pranveramulgeci5242]

I was wondering who have you reacted to his novels, knowing he used to beat his wife and pet. I have asked several other Hemingway readers, as i have been wanting to read him as well, just have been unable to differentiate the author from his actions, and usually I'm told that his works are such masterpieces so one just have to ignore the horrible person he was.

[@kurlykaitlyn]

@@pranveramulgeci5242 honestly your comment annoys me so much. He is long dead and I’ve long heard people argue this after i express my admiration of his art. I dont care what person he was. I like him for his art and i dont let his personal life affect my opinion of his writing. 🤷‍♀️ He may have been an asshole of a husband but he is also a superb writer. Dont ignore good art. its common many good artists are tortured. And you dont have to like him because you like his books. 👍

[@jamesduggan7200]

@@pranveramulgeci5242 Well, tbh, I read Hemmingway several years ago - long before any of those charges were levelled against him - and highly respected his great genius without really liking the reading experience. So, for me your question would be re-written as 'would it change my opinion ?' And yes, it would, tho nevertheless they are great works of art but no I dont think I could support the career of someone who has been accused of being a monster.

[@CarolynMarieReads]

I couldn't agree more with "In Our Time" and "A Farewell to Arms" :) I'll make sure Emma knows of our great love of both novel and short stories!

[@marcostefani38]

Emma's Alderaan t-shirt is EPIC!

[@branka9389]

you two are the cutest 💓

[@CarolynMarieReads]

💕

[@martasgreatlibrary]

your friendship is the cutest! loved the vlog

[@anissaxma1770]

Omg seeing Emma tuck in Calcifer reminded me of Oliver and Jenny from Oliver & Company!! 🥺

[@nataliachavez580]

I’m reading The Poppy War trilogy rn and loving it! You should try it if you’re interested in delving more into fantasy. I’m also pretty new to the genre and I’m falling in love!

[@CarolynMarieReads]

I'll definitely make a note of it! Thank you for the wonderful recommendation :)

[@cindyurban150]

Hi Guys ! I never want your videos to end ! I love you together. I wish I had a reading "Buddy" that shared the same love of books as me. Why do book lovers and cats just go together so nicely ? I know you both own dogs too, but there's something about a cat purring beside you as you read. Happiness, Cindy

[@mirlne]

So I paused right before u answered the question "what books characters do u see urselfs in"to think about it myself AND I LITERALLY THOUGHT YOU WERE LIKE JANE BENNET, Carolyn!! T3T

[@melaneybowling1849]

I’m also just now starting game of thrones!! I’m glad im not the only one that’s a few years late lol

[@CarolynMarieReads]

YAY! Better late than never 😂

[@shreyavatsana]

I'm literally rereading Beartown before the third book arrives 😍the winners is on the way(i pre-ordered it). It's my favourite series.

[@CarolynMarieReads]

Yesss me too! Can't wait :)

[@odsrungs9130]

so please to see you guys being together

[@gertanielbook7256]

Hello, I love "Game of Thrones" so much, a few days ago I finished rereading all the books. And I already want to start reading again. But first I want to watch the TV show again. And my favorite characters are Jon Snow, Daenerys Targaryen, Tyrion Lannister, Arya Stark and Jaime Lanister. I love them equally in books and in the series. And of course I can't wait the 6th book.

[@jenniferwatson1944]

I am so happy I found you two. You are so adorable.

[@CarolynMarieReads]

I’m so glad too! Aw thank you! 😊

[@rachel-yb3hc]

Just recently found your videos, and I have really enjoyed them! It's so wonderful to find another kindred bookish spirit :) One of my favorite fantasy series is The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden (first book is The Bear and the Nightingale). Historical Russian fairytale-esque with the best wintery vibes.

[@CarolynMarieReads]

Welcome!! I'm so glad you're here :) oooww yes, I've heard great things about that series! I'll definitely try to read the first one this winter! Thank you for the lovely recommendation!

[@denisefreitas6727]

I wish you and Emma see each other more often! You are perfect together! I love the video! 💖💖😍😍

[@CarolynMarieReads]

Me too 🥲 thank you so much!

[@ghouling1111]

I have the quote on a poster even though I’ve never seen or read GOT.. but such a powerful quote.

[@zinaberger8211]

I love the friendship and I wish I have this friendship like urs

[@shookbyabook8473]

Beartown is my favourite book ❤️ Fredrik Backman is my favourite author ❤️ I feel so happy seeing you re-read the book :")❤️ Also, you are correct, I too want to follow the characters for as long as possible :")❤️

[@CarolynMarieReads]

YES and YESSS :)

[@paulmyers9049]

I love Emma! She's an introvert but still so cute ☺️😭💟😖

[@karenyates6797]

I'm so happy that you did these videos for us. I felt like I was there with you (but not awake til 2am!)!!! I'm reading the Sun also Rises, also... But I'm halfway done and still not grooving on the fishing trip experience with all the "getting tight" boozing! Haha! I'm gonna read "Blind Owl"and then move to "100 years" which I'm SO looking forward to! Keep your awesome videos rolling to us, your grateful subbies! When will more of your drawings be back in stock on your site, Carolyn?

[@CarolynMarieReads]

Thank you for such a lovely comment! I'm hoping to have another restock in mid-October :)

[@ReadingNymph]

Love that you convinced Emma to read Game of Thrones with you

[@emileconstance5851]

The title, Where Angels Fear to Tread, is a play on the words angels/Angles, which is an anagram sometimes used by the English: Angels=English. In the Edwardian era, and beyond, the English often "feared," or at best condescended to, foreigners, including Italians, because of socio-cultural differences which the English viewed as uncivilized. I believe Forster is using the term "Angels" ironically in the title, and as a subtle critique of English prejudice.

[@CarolynMarieReads]

That makes perfect sense! Thank you for sharing this with me!!

[@thoughtsandwanders8866]

i loveeee you both!!!!

[@Alittlefruitgoesalongway]

"He looks like a plum, or a raisin" this section had me laughing out loud 😂

[@SyakiraAzam]

I need a book buddy too :(((

[@soneforever09]

I bought beartown the other day! I heard good things about it and I can’t wait to read ittt

[@CarolynMarieReads]

That's so exciting!!! Happy reading :)

[@alisonj.4741]

I’m listening to Bear Town based on your recommendations. About 60% through and wow. So tough but so insightful and well written.

[@CarolynMarieReads]

That's amazing to hear!!! So glad you're enjoying it!

[@creativelytorn]

Fantasy Recs that are (allegedly) similar to ASOIAF (though I haven't read any of them yet): -The Faithful and the Fallen by John Gwynne -First Law by Joe Abercrombie -Five Warrior Angels Saga by Brian Lee Durfee Also, I have to recommend trying The Dark Tower by Stephen King. It is weird and unlike any other series out there, but worth giving a shot. But yes, very weird. I can't emphasize that enough.

[@CarolynMarieReads]

Thank you for the weirdness warning hahaha I'll definitely make a note of these! Thank you for the recommendations :)

[@jasminedubois6711]

0:31 I don't know why, but seeing you folding the cover back like that made me ask "why are you doing that to the book?!"

[@averyforeman5208]

I love seeing a fantasy books on this channel! I don’t think the Witcher books are as good but you really can’t go wrong with GoT

[@oak_leaf]

From the little I read from A game of thrones and the whole Witcher series I'd say they are on the opposite poles of writing styles and so far, in those terms, I enjoyed Sapkowski more. The plots are equally intriguing for me. So I guess it's a question of tastes.

[@averyforeman5208]

@@oak_leaf oh yeah they are so different! I think I just wanted more geralt in the later books. Honestly for Carolyn’s taste if I had to pick one author I think she would like robin hobb’s realm of the elderlings

[@oak_leaf]

@@averyforeman5208 yeah, more of Witcher in the Witcher series would be great, I agree on that ;) I don't know Hobb yet so I can't say :)

[@jamesduggan7200]

The Tapia v-neck top was favorite until I saw the cardigan, which just blew me away. And I agree on both points: great buttons, and why do they sew pockets?

[@citlalysilva8285]

Me expecting to hear about their crushes on Jon Snow or Rob Stark and what I get is Little finger and Jorah Mormont 😂

[@CarolynMarieReads]

Yup 🤣 although we do love Jon and Rob too…their hair alone is just 😍😍😍

[@negarshafia]

My 2 favorite bookish sis wow I love you two so much 😍🥲

[@khylla6873]

🥰❤❤ two of my faves

[@CarolynMarieReads]

🥰❤️

[@emilyaddison5657]

Carolyn I am obsessed with your hair! It’s gorgeous ❤ How do u get your curls so defined??

[@CarolynMarieReads]

Thank you so much! I use all Twist by Ouidad products! I'm going to include a curly hair routine in my next Toronto vlog :)

[@emilyaddison5657]

I appreciate your response ! I’ll definitely check out your curly hair routine in your next vlog 😊

[@Caity253]

One fantasy recommendation is fire borne by Rosaria Munda. It’s soooooo good!🥰📚

[@CarolynMarieReads]

I'll definitely make a note of it! Thank you for the lovely recommendation :)

[@hokagesama3394]

This is so beautiful.

[@khylla6873]

Kind of sad now that I didn't get the game of thrones book when I had the chance, seeing how much you're loving it. Would like to hear more of your thoughts about it as you read further😁

[@CarolynMarieReads]

If you have the chance, I highly recommend you read it! I'll definitely keep sharing my thoughts :)

[@taylorobannon8316]

I love these videos! You guys are the goal bookish friendship I hope to have. I would love if both of you did a read with me video.

[@jessicalu4159]

Carolyn is a classic beauty!❤ I love your eyes!

[@CarolynMarieReads]

Aw thank you that’s so sweet of you to say! 🥹💕

[@jessicalu4159]

@@CarolynMarieReads Ahhhh she replied💗

[@jasminesmith6361]

A fantasy rec that I absolutely loved is Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse! I gave it and the sequel 5 stars!

[@CarolynMarieReads]

I'll definitely make a note of it! Thank you for the recommendation :)

[@jasminesmith6361]

@@CarolynMarieReads yeah of course! 🥰

[@Lana-ou8vu]

✨ Not me liking the video before it starts while the commercial break is on 😂

[@CarolynMarieReads]

💕

Watching you guys before going to work keeps me motivated (knowing that books and your videos will be waiting for me when I return!)

[@CarolynMarieReads]

I hope work went well and you enjoyed the video :)

[@anjapuseljic6754]

Emmie is so chaotic in this video😂

[@annamattos8627]

And now I wanna reread A Game of Thrones too...

[@CarolynMarieReads]

DO IT

[@oak_leaf]

I'm 200 pages in A game of thrones and I actually don't appreciate his writing style. I enjoy the plot, names, characters but the way he's writing don't make me hooked much. I don't know. I've got into fantasy many years ago but as a matter of fact I haven't read many authors. One of them was Terry Goodkind and it was him who got me invested (even if his story got worse throughout the series which is unfortunately true) and it's hard for other author to do it better for me. So, you asked us to recommend something. If you're ready to start a series knowing that likely you wont finish (given that the series is extremely long), try Wizard's First Rule. Cheers :)

[@oak_leaf]

To be clear, I don't want to say Goodkind's better than Tolkien, Rowling, or whoever you may consider top 5 fantasy writers. His works are just very catchy. Also, I'm in love with forest and libraries and so is the writer. For me it's a pure joy to read about someone walking round the trees or extremely old volumes of rare books. So please, do recommend me other works I would cherish on scenery level :)

[@adrija9600]

You reading Beartown makes my heart happy :") Also, I don't want it to end either :")❤️

[@CarolynMarieReads]

:')

[@riikkasalmela8181]

The Hobbit!! If you've not read it yet :)

[@CarolynMarieReads]

I have, and it was wonderful! :)

[@jackiesliterarycorner]

Brandon Sanderson is an amazing fantasy author you should check out, and if you do you should start with Elantris' or Warbreaker.

[@gabriellebelcourt5487]

Did someone say ✨fantasy recs✨?! Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse is amazing, as well as A Discovery of Witches. I just read The Stardust Thief (A modern retelling of one thousand and one nights) and that was also very good!!

[@CarolynMarieReads]

Yes indeed! :) I'll definitely make a note of these! Thank you for the lovely recommendations :)

[@krizaey8782]

What kind of glasses are they wearing while reading?

[@CarolynMarieReads]

Mine are from Warby Parker! They're called "Gavin" :)

[@krizaey8782]

@@CarolynMarieReads Oh, cool! Are they blue light filter lenses?

[@dimitradimitrova9287]

You should read the Realm of the Elderlings by Robin Hobb, such beautiful writing and amazing character development 😊

[@CarolynMarieReads]

I'll add it to my list! Thank you for the lovely recommendation :)

[@idk-dz]

I feel like you would love One Piece, I know it's a long manga series but it's such a fun journey.

[@CarolynMarieReads]

Owww I’ve actually never heard of it! I’ll definitely make a note and look into it! Thank you for the lovely recommendation :)

[@aesyfreedom9655]

"There's death in it." "Oh, good." Now if that ain't me...

[@tiffanyanne7861]

I definitely recommend checking out Robin Hobb if you’re feeling more fantasy!

[@CarolynMarieReads]

I've heard great things, so I definitely will :)

[@emanali1005]

Lemme tell u the books on my physical tbr 😭😭😭 40 books 😭 ~ The seven husbands of evelyn hugo ~ Finding cindrella ~ All your perfects ~ Finding perfect ~ The Alchemist ~ The witch of Portobello ~ The zahir ~ The fifth mountain ~ After the prophet ~ Muhammad ~ The Forty rules of love ~ The bastard of Istanbul ~ Honour ~ Three daughters of eve ~ Dear life ~ The effective executive ~ The power of your subconscious mind ~ Beach read ~People we meet on Vacation ~ This is going to hurt ~ digital fortress ~ Angles and demons ~ The da vinci code ~ The lost symbol ~ Shadow and bone ~ ruin and rising ~ Seige and storm ~ Six of crows ~ Crooked kingdom ~ Kuch or nahi ~ Hawa ke naam ~ Doosra qadam ~ Mere chahre ghar ~ Muhammad a prophet of our time ~ Tales of Shakespeare ~ World order ~ The cat stole my pants ~ The new atkins made easy ~ phir achanak yun huwa ~ Anna and the french kiss

[@emanali1005]

Can u do book review of shadow and bone series or elif shafak books or Dan brown series if possible:)?

[@vanessaslife95]

❤❤

[@asan1050]

Thanks!Thanks!

[@yoyoioana16]

Very nice cozy vlog💕. For some fantasy recs: Ship of Magic by Robin Hobb - a very character focused story; The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson - wild world building and very epic in scale

[@CarolynMarieReads]

I'll definitely make a note of them! Thank you for the lovely recommendations :)

[@oak_leaf]

Do you fully enjoy The stormlight archive? I'm asking because I appreciate it a lot, I'm curious about what will come next but at the same time I find it difficult to read. Like if it was heavy, difficult task to get through a chapter after a chapter. Is it just me or there really is something about his writing that makes you tired?

[@connorlongaphie]

i also like the font

[@odsrungs9130]

you are so beautifulll.😍 Love you and Emma

[@mdnightsnow]

18:05

[@mdnightsnow]

18:48

[@lauragim6103]

🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@CarolynMarieReads]

❤️

[@Julie_ao]

😍❣️❣️

[@stews9]

Where angels fear to tread means unholy ground where even their sanctity doesn't guard them. Dangerous ground, in other words.

[@My_Storyland]

Help us. Be our voice

[@thisisjeff9845]

Don't worry, if George R. R. Martin doesn't finish his A Song of Ice and Fire series, I'm sure Brandon Sanderson would do it.

[@discipulussimplex]

For fools rush in where angels fear to tread - 1711 Alexander Pope

[@mina.e.l.f9643]

Hi carolyn hope you doing great. I'm from iran 🖤🇮🇷and we are in very bad situation if you heard about #mahsaamini and our people especially the teenagers against the police and our internet may cut off by our governments and most of the time we haven't available to social media. Wish us luck my lovely girl.

[@PauloRoberto-ru7dg]

800 pages in 24 hours? how is it possible?

[@kathy2539]

George R R Martin shame on you! Authors who start a series and then refuse to finish it efficiently are the bane of all readers. There's supposed to be two more novels to this series but 'will we ever get them'? Unlikely, as Martin is refusing to get on with it, personally writers like Martin have no consideration for the readers. He'll die and the series will never be completed, he'll just leave us out in the cold as John Snow was left at the end of the tv series "out in the cold'! Insulting to readers!