Cozy Cold Books for a Magical Winter🎄 // The Recs Room Ep.5

[@rachaelhofford1680]

"All these books are pretty lighthearted..." "So the first book is ANNA KARENINA"

[@allmylovealmaaz]

The Bear and the Nightingale is the perfect winter read, it's atmospheric, cosy and it's based on Russian folklore ❄️🌨️🤍 thank you for another lovely video xx

[@emmiereads]

yess!! I read it last winter as well, so magical!

[@allmylovealmaaz]

@@emmiereads 🤍🤍🤍

[@diyaponnappa1125]

The way I just add every book you mention to my ‘want to read’ list 😔

[@Viralsbookreviews]

Ikr...she is such a delight

[@shanewalker325]

Me

[@haileywarner5109]

I was thinking of anna karenina before you even mentioned it :-)

[@munan4824]

me watching this in a country with no snow: 👁💧👄💧👁

[@liviasofiak4823]

Same

[@Progress234]

My country has snow but not where I stay

[@my3moodsinmyprofilpicture374]

I feel sorry for you 🥺

[@firdoussagir5227]

I'm 19 and I never seen snow in my life just on tv or on movies and now it's become like dream for me 😅😅

[@kairo1993]

girl i just wish i could see the rain where iam staying 💀💀

A Castle in the Clouds sounds like such the perfect winter read! ❄️

[@loveqetsiyah3624]

I wanna experience sitting down reading by a fire place in a cabin while it’s snowing outside, it just seems so peaceful to me. Idk why I wrote this but it had to be said- 🤍

[@emmiereads]

That sounds like the dream🥺

[@atinaburger9974]

It really had to be said🥺 That sounds beautiful

[@romalibra_books]

A Little Princess is so amazing. I discovered it through the movie when I was young, and it honestly opened something in me and my love for magical realism (in the movie), because it's such a beautiful figurative way to show hope and opportunities. I love the way the book presented kindness and creativity as a goal and not just a mean to an end, it's just so beautiful

[@ecepipun]

i can't believe the fact that your first recommendation is the one that i'm reading now! anna karenina is such a beautiful novel and it suits so well with winter reading...

[@PumpkinMozie]

His Dark Materials is one of those rare series that just gets better and better with each book IMO. Keep going with the series, it’s soooo good.

[@kristinakhan3101]

Agree! It is one of my favorite series of all time. Just gorgeous.

[@diyaponnappa1125]

Your content is so relaxing 🥺

[@gerridauer9092]

I love the old movie of A Little Princess with Shirley Temple. It made m cry even as a child.

[@longlostcowgirl2010]

4:37....I'd bet money that you had Calcifer laughing at you from the hearth. That was too cute and a nice save. ;) I read Karenina every winter, too; it's such a wonderful book if you don't live where seasons change much.

[@camillesylvia5319]

i get so happy every time you post. it's so nice to see people talk about things they love.

[@ElenaGaunt]

I'm reading Anna Karenina right now, literally right now! And I knew, as soon as you said "Long but rewarding book", that you would have mentioned this amazing piece of art.

[@monikabarlakoski5564]

i absolutely love you and your warm and cozy vids !

[@emmiereads]

thank you so much!

[@rachelcantrell8764]

thank you for your review. i did order The Enchanted Sonata and The Little Princess. I plan to read them to my 11 year old daughter and 5 year old son this month.

[@mymessynotebook2207]

Snow country sounds so beautiful!! Definitely a new edition to my tbr.

[@sybilderck6132]

Ooh I have such fond memories of Kerstin Gier! Her 'Ruby Red' trilogy was what made me love reading as a kid :))

[@ketkidavda8588]

I loveeeee your videos! They’re so perfect and calming to watch after a long day thank you Emma ! ❤️🌸

[@bellecanread]

i love the way you describe books ☹️💓 i don’t usually read poetry, but the Robert Frost book sounds so charming

[@sukki6052]

I was binge watching your videos and realized I've never seen this. Turns out it's new AHHHH

[@MrFTW733]

My December book choices are the ones found in Skyrim.

[@sarahsperusals]

i'm so glad anna karenina is the first rec, i'm reading it right now. also i listen to old russian waltzes while reading it and it's so cozy 🥰

[@theresehamilton7496]

I am so happy I discovered you today! I look forward to reading all of your cozy reads this winter! This made my day! ❤️

[@notesfrommimi]

Ah yes, Anna Karenina is a masterpiece

[@kristinakhan3101]

What a beautiful video and list. Thank you for the time, energy and insight you spent on both.

[@TheMasqerade]

So many amazing recs! Personally, Anna Karenina is next on my tbr and one of my suggestions for you is Fathers and Sons (also translated as Fathers and Children) written by Ivan Turgenev, another Russian classic with wonderful descriptions of winter landscapes and an amazing narrative overall. Also on the topic of Tolstoy, The Kreutzer Sonata is one of my faves, especially if you listen to Beethoven's Sonata with the same name. Great video as always, take care, Emma!

[@Aestheticaye]

I "like" every one of your suggestions.

[@nocturnus009]

Happy HYGGE season. I think the little book of Hygge would be a great read.

[@marwahassan2018]

It's very cold and rainy most of the time here in Egypt too. I love winter, as you said very cozy. Jane Eyre is my favorite winter read and my favorite book too. With our blessings by Jo Spain could be a winter read too, it is very cold snowy and rainy all over the book, it is a wonderful thriller very chill and mysterious, matches with cold rainy weather. Love your videos so much you're one of the best.

[@ginnieliebherr4245]

I just stopped the video and read Castle in the Clouds. A perfect book. Thank you

[@ScullyPop]

This is the wonderful winter wonderland of books.

[@thJune-ze7dn]

YESSSS Loving the Yasunari Kawabata love this time of year. Also, this video is amazing as always.

[@uptown3636]

A Little Princess really is a great as Emma says. The movie is a delightful adaptation by the brilliant director, Alfonso Cuaron.

[@beckie8168]

A Little Princess makes me sob. I've watched it so many times and I will sob every time.

[@johnsonrowst3019]

First celeb i thought of when i first came to your channel was Dakota. I'm crazy about you❤️. Early Merry Christmas!!

[@audreyluz970]

Amazing video, but since I'm Brazilian it's more like an infernal summer? ahahahaha

[@gabrielagardeano2456]

brazilians suffering on christmas since always ✊🏻

[@GabrielLopes-dz6xr]

Yes, thats right! Ou melhor dizendo pra quem tbm é daqui: tá foda! 😂

[@abril7280]

i already know what to read but i watch your videos because your voice gives me peace and makes me fall asleep thank you

[@atinaburger9974]

I love your Chanel you always recommend books that sound so interesting 💗

[@sitka0516]

your blue ornaments are so pretty!

[@nnnnn2010]

We don’t celebrate Christmas in our country but I really adore the atmosphere and coziness that cover the world these days, hope you all the best ❤️

[@MilenaReads]

The Ice Palace sounds so interesting! Looking forward to your thoughts! Enjoy the snow storm ❄️ ⛄️

[@atinaburger9974]

I bought the book "wolkenschloss" today and I'm so exited for it ☁️🥺☁️

[@xoxo11040]

the snowy montage at the beginning is *chefs kiss* i love it so much, if it was an 30 mins - 1hr, i would put it on in the background to read to.

[@babsikro1252]

Castle of the clouds is on my tbr. I had it for a while but was waiting for the winter ro read it. You got me really excited about it and I will pick it up as soon as possible! I have a german copy ( its my native language) and I am happy to see it got translated to English :)

[@88AmberB]

I can listen her voice forever💕

[@villinaudasi5418]

Read Anne of Green Gables! It's a really cozy book💛

[@panikiczcock2891]

I love The Ice Palace! It's awesomly atmosphertic.

[@salome9760]

J'adore tes recommandations ! Si ça t'intéresses, il y a une série d'animation japonaise qui s'appelle "Princesse Sarah" qui est d'après le roman de Frances Hodgson Burnett. C'était un dessin animé très populaire en France, que beaucoup d'enfants ont regardé (dont moi). Si tu veux, tous les épisodes sont en français sur KZbin. Salut ! 😉

[@JessCsBooks]

I just finished reading The Enchanted Sonata today! It's every bit as charming, whimsical, and funny as Entwined! I think she managed to capture the magic of Tchaikovsky's music beautifully. There was also the tiniest essence of Phantom of the Opera in it near the end, which made me grin like a fool. I don't think it's as polished as Entwined, but still just as enjoyable. I think you'll like it.

[@Princessbuttercup1993]

So happy to see you mention Heather Dixon! If you like her work and reimagined fairytales on the whole (as I do) I think you would really love Carolyn Turgeon. She has four books to her name, all just positively teeming with magical imagery and gothicness galore. Also I rarely comment on youtube channels but yours is a gem and I just thought I should say so ✨

[@JamesCKuo]

I’m so glad you showed up in my recommended. Subscribed ❤️

[@anishamahanty2034]

I feel like I want to read every book that you recommend.

[@ibrahimriosfattah1592]

Loved the recommendations! I'm particularly interested in Ana Karerina. Do you have any tips on reading a lengthy book/ how to pace it maybe?

[@lalita1127]

I've had A Wish in the Dark on my tbr for a while. So Excited to get to it soon too

[@sandrasalewski6924]

You have to See the german copy of Castle in the Clouds! ITˋS GORGEOUS

[@mariamironova3095]

finally snow! perfect time for this cozy rec. also your tree is super cute

[@TheSelkie1990]

A Little Princess is one of my favorite movies. I watched it over and over again when I was little and I still watch it sometimes. I have yet to read it though. I'm worried I wouldn't like it as much as the movie, but that's silly. Lol :)

[@jam6391]

You should read John Masefield's The Box of Delights, which is very wintry and magical.

[@rae_of_sunlight]

I'm so excited for wintery reads this year! Just craving gorgeous Christmas literature so much. Christmas reads was actually the most recent video I posted on my channel :) I'm going to reread A Christmas Carol with your book club and I'm really excited for it! Love your videos so much.

[@emmiereads]

So glad you'll be joining us!! it's my first time reading A Christmas Carol and I'm so excited, awe thank you lovely

[@bakhtawarkhan2137]

I love how wholesome all your content is and I LOVE the recs room series 💛 I would love it if you could do one especially for poetry especially for those who are just beginning to get into poetry PS currently reading letters to a young poet and LOVING IT

[@emmiereads]

Thank you so much:') I'm having so much fun with this series too and I love new ideas so yesss I would love to make that one! And OH MY GOODNESS I'm so happy you're loving Rilke!!!

[@bakhtawarkhan2137]

Omg my pleasure and looking forward to the video! Rilke is the best, hoping to start reading his poetry soon as well 💛💛 love from Pakistan

[@mishelly]

I loved A little princess movie. Wrecks my heart so idk if I can take the emotions of the book...but you always make me want to read everything you talk about no matter what. Lol. 🤣

[@AngloLee]

You taught me how to say Karenina. I always thought it was care-uh-née-nuh. So thank you.

[@luisramrod9121]

I love how your video lowers my stress levels. 😁☺️

[@caitlin1008]

I'm currently watching the tv show of His Dark Materials and it's actually quite a good adaptation of the books! I'm excited to see where it will go (:

[@Anthony-gh5yu]

You have inspired me to read this

[@atheera6]

Here in saudi in eastern province it's still hasn't got that cold but at least we went down to the 20's° so yay! Now on to books. I actually don't put a specific tpr for the seasons but I guess mine for this winter will be: North and South The phantom of the opera The scandalous sisterhood of prickwillow Midnight riots Two cities And Harry Potter and the order of the phoenix. And a couple of Arabic books.🌼 Thank you Emma for the recs!! Nobody fire up my want for reading like you.😍👌

[@TheJHambrick]

Your content is so soothing! I love the books you’ve chosen 🖤.

[@theelegantcouplesbookrevie8734]

Fantastic video! Anna Karenina is such a beautifully written book! Over the holiday season, would definitely recommend "Evegeny Onegin". so romantic and tragic! Also, the ballet is excellent!

[@emmacowling419]

would LOVE an updated list for 2022

[@rennyontherox]

I read The Blood Spell earlier this year based on your recommendation and I loved it! I loved Blue, she was a badass

[@maryblackwell5459]

Im watching u from russia, so cool u like russian literature 🥺 anna karenina is gold for real) sending u tons of love 🤍❄️🫖☕️

[@ireri1412]

I also was obsessed with Barbie and the nutcracker X)

[@captivatednightshade1432]

Hi Emma!! Love your collection. I will definitely be looking into some of these book suggestions. 🖤 I am new to your channel so its nice to meet you!😸

[@emmiereads]

Ah hi! Nice to meet you as well💕💕 If you read any of them hope you love them🙃

[@captivatednightshade1432]

@@emmiereads I will 😸 and I do have a book recommendation for you if you haven't read it already. Its one of my favorites: North & South by Elizabeth Gaskell

[@tanishaorejuela1501]

Yaaaaay! Liked all the recommendations 🥰 keep warm and safe! Salut de Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@emmiereads]

Ah yay! You as well, sending all the love

[@ingridbuusschmidt769]

It snowed yesterday here in Denmark☃️ i find that the bear and the nightingale is also good for winter

[@erdemero]

If you like winter I definitely recommend the movie "Uzak" by director Nuri Bilge Ceylan. Thank you for your recommendations in hard times!

[@jackiesliterarycorner]

Have you read Hiddensee by Gregory Maguire? It's the origin story of The Nutcracker. Spinning Silver by Noami Novik also has a Russian inspired setting and is a retelling of Rumplestiltskin, though I'd say loosely retells it. I still haven't read it, but I want to read A Little Princess but I have seen the 90s movie. I think the Shirley Temple is closer to the novel, but I haven't seen that one I've just heard a little about it. Blood Spell sounds interesting

[@moonthe0ry]

Not winter specific but PLEASE check out The City of Dreaming Books by Walter Moers!!! It is an absolute adventure. I read it for the first time this summer and it shot up to the top of my favorite books. It’s part of a series technically but they do not need to be read in order from what I’ve seen. I can’t wait to dive into the rest of his books.

[@similuvsu]

watching this in 2021, getting ready for December

[@chillhoptunes2643]

I’m guessing you are located in Canada? ( hence the snow ❄️)

[@emmiereads]

haha yes!

[@kcartsbeat]

I think this book is right up your alley: A Very Russian Christmas: The Greatest Russian Holiday Stories of All Time. It includes stories by Chekhov, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and lesser known Russian authors. It should still be available. Speaking of Russian music to listen to during the holidays, try the opera "Christmas Eve" by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. It's based on a story by Gogol. Even if you don't know what they're singing about, the music is just gorgeous and Russian and wintry. I love your videos. Your sweet, calm manner really helps me destress after a gnarly day.

[@cuckibliss]

Hi its me Cucki :) i am from south africa. It's so lovely to meet you. You are an amazing soul. Big beary hugs x

[@NeilBruder]

Was that Barbie nutcracker movie a computer animated version? I work at the studio that made that (and many, many other Barbie movies). Just recently we did Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures which is on Netflix!

[@emmiereads]

Yes!! Oh my gosh that's incredibly cool, haha thank you for making it, it's so nostalgic for me now!

[@NeilBruder]

@@emmiereads Thank you! You're the second book tuber who's mentioned it recently. It's gratifying to know that people enjoyed those shows. Btw, made in Vancouver! :D

[@ANASantos519]

I love Anna Karenina! 🥰

[@roxannehsk6862]

emmie!!!! you HAVE to read Winterhouse by Ben Guterson. you’re gonna love it so much. the moment i started it i felt like it was written for you

[@emmiereads]

Ooh gonna go look it up👀

[@aayushibuttan6097]

your voice is so soothing

[@gabrielagardeano2456]

it's summer here but i will love to pretend that's not hahaha btw you're so pretty ❤

[@aasiahsyed5881]

Congrats on 40.9k subscribers!!!

[@brijnoorsahni932]

Is there anything in gothic or horror genres that you would recommend for the winters?

[@aleavril]

i love all your content aahg😩

[@richardsnyder8714]

Once again another outstanding video.

[@itidaasai7602]

hello dearest, it's been almost a month since i started watching your videos. one of my three closest friends (who happens to be a guy) recommended me your channel last month when he found me in a post-breakup, burnt out slump. i think the first video i saw of yours was the one where you pick dandelions by yourself and make tea. that was the first day of the what i call "the emma founding week" as the whole week i proceeded to watch all of your videos and let you stay warm and cozy in my brain rent free. anyways, the reason i'm writing this short letter to you is because i reconnected with an old friend after a long time. she told me she bought about 6 of bathandbodyworks body mists on the cyber monday sale and told me to check if i liked any so that the next time any sale is going on, she'd let me know. but instead of perfumes, i thought i should buy more books even though i have my uni admission tests coming up only a month later (till 12th grade i studied science but much to my parents' dismay and my own joy, i want to major in english in uni). so i began researching books to buy. i am a huge fan of 'after dark' by haruki murakami (this was another reason i fell in love with you because one night in "the emma founding week" i stumbled upon the video where you talk about after dark and that was the first time i met someone who loved the books as much as i did) so i began searching for contemporary lit books but in the end the one book that had me in pieces was "the unabridged journals of sylvia plath". the boos is more than 700 pages long and is quite pricey too. even though i have the pdf downloaded, i can never get used to reading books on my phone. so i thought i'd ask you if the book was worth buying or not. have you read this book, emma? if you haven't, i think we both should start reading this anyways. lots and lots and lots of warmhearted hugs and peppermint hot chocolates for you. have a great holiday season, love, aditi.

[@shamalsarker1262]

@emma read dis

[@emmiereads]

[@dcxxxx]

Wallace Stevens > Robert Frost...IMHO....If we're discussing landscapes and winter weather and poetry. BTW, I just purchased the audiobook for "Snow Country". Too bad you don't have an affiliation with Audible. I would gladly purchase recommendations from you and help support your endeavors here.

[@samsamuels8328]

Loved the video! you are very interesting to listen to 👌

[@munan4824]

i love love love this

[@gracen1999]

i love these kinds of videos!! also, what instrument did you play in band in high school?

[@emmiereads]

Flute!☺️ (and a tiny bit of cello and piccolo)

[@char4980]

congrats on 40k subscribers!! 💕

[@emmiereads]

thank you:')

[@legendaryreader39]

Great recommendations!

[@ingu9720]

Omg, so Christmassy, love it. Cute video. One question, where is the jumper from? Thank you. Saludos y Feliz Navidad from Barcelona! :)

[@emmiereads]

Awe thank you! It was actually my grandma’s old Christmas sweater so I’ll have to ask her😅

[@ingu9720]

@@emmiereads oh sad, then is vintage. Well thank you anyway :) 🎅🤶☃️🌲

[@rahulpriyadarshi7510]

Her favourite word is cozy