dreamy cottagecore books to read this spring🌷 warm spring vibes & new books

Hello friends! 🌸
Spring is almost here! I hope you enjoy the spring vibes of this little video in which I acquire some new books with all the warm spring cottagecore vibes ☺️ As a seasonal reader, spring is a time for stories of flower fairies, cottage gardens, Jane Austen, poetry and flower picking.
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[@sheilaelaine4106]

The Book "Kiki's Delivery Service" is perfect for spring. It is a little different from the Ghilbli movie but just as whimsical🌸

[@jennalinke8975]

I didn’t know it was a book!! I’m excited to check it out! 💕🤗

[@chess4072]

I just finished watching it today!! And I had this video saved to a playlist already, I'm just collecting book recs and adding it to my list and I LOVE that movie, it makes me wanna get back into witchcraft ❤

[@fairyfarms]

need ittt

[@megk2653]

I couldn’t be happier that you’re back to bless us with more inspiring & wholesome content! It’s still very cold where I live and I need to get excited for spring! ❤️🌷

[@DarlingDesi]

Same!! It has still been snowing here the past few days 😬 but as soon as March begins, my mind is in full springtime mode.

[@valdezd625]

The List, for reference.. Fiction: Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen Middlemarch by George Eliot A Beatrix Potter Treasury The Tale of Jeremy Fisher The Tale of Peter Rabbit The Illustrated Lark Rise To Candleford by Flora Thompson The Country Flowers of a Victorian Lady The Edwardian Lady Unearthing the secret garden by Martha McDowell The Tale of Holly How by Susan Wittig Albert Captain Wentworth's Diary by Amanda Grange Pride, Prejudice, and Peril by Katie Oliver Marigols For Malice by Bailey Cattrell Shady Hollow by Juneau Black The Maid by Nita Prose The Perfect Guests by Emma Rous Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer Far From The Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy Selected Poems of Emily Dickinson A Treasury of Classic Poetry The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Bronte The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien One Night on the Island by Josie Silver My Fine Fellow by Jennieke Cohen The League of Gentlemen Witches by India Holten The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holten Aggie Morten Mystery Queen: The Dead Man In The Garden by Marthe Jocelyn Gallant by V.E. Schwab Rise & Shine Benedict Stone by Phaedra Patrick The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton When the Nightingale Sings by Suzanne Kelman Non-Fiction: The Anne of Green Gables Cookbook How To Be A Heroine by Samantha Ellis Bibliophile by Jane Mount

[@roselychee9644]

i know this is a bit late, but thank you for writing down this list! 💗

[@freeasabutterfly9689]

Thanks for writing down the list of books

[@shaiveekamat8640]

Thank you so much!! 💖💞💕

[@stillfedup1758]

Thank you so much!!!

[@celeste26]

Hi, I never write these comments for fear of them never even been seen...but who cares! I’m just a girl in a cafe writing to a girl who shares her joy on the internet. I just wanted to say I love your work so much. I’ve been having a hard time and I woke up and went to my favorite cafe, got a waffle and a rose latte then settled in and found you posted a new video. It was such a joy to watch and really really helped me. You’ve taught me how to romanticize my life again and I found myself crying to your spring book reviews in said cafe. I hope you know how very special you are and your light in the world. Hope you are feeling better and happy spring friend. 💛

[@anavidreader277]

Hope you’re having a wonderful day :)

[@theodora6843]

Honestly, Desi's posts instantly induce pure joy. Comparable to hearing the door bell and knowing it's your best friend from childhood. ❤️

[@DarlingDesi]

That’s the loveliest compliment ever 🥺♥️♥️♥️😩

[@theodora6843]

@@DarlingDesi Well.. 1. the notification itself actually IS a bell and 2. I'm basically convinced you're my best friend every time I watch your videos. 😄 That's how my heart feels about you anyway... 🥰😘

[@tanliz765]

I agree!

[@naomiterborg2097]

Classics 1. Sense and sensibility - Jane Austen 2. Middlemarch - George Elliot Cottagecore 3. Treasury - Beatrix Potter 4. The tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher - Beatrix Potter 5. The tale of Peter Rabbit - Beatrix Potter 6. The illustrated lark rise to candle ford - Flora Thompson 7. The country flowers of a victorian lady - Fanny Robinson 8. The Edwardian lady; the story of Edith Holden - Ina Taylor 9. The country diary of an Edwardian lady - Edith Holden 10. Unearthing the secret garden - Marta McDowell 11. The Cottage Tales series - Beatrix Potter (specifically: the tale of holly how) 12. Captain Wentworth's Dairy - Amanda Grange (Persuasion) Cozy Mysteries 13. Pride, prejudice and peril - Katie Oliver 14. Marigolds for malice - Bailey Cattrell 15. Shady Hollow - Juneau Black 16. The maid - Nita Prose 17. The perfect guests - Emma Rous Classics 18. Devil's cub - Georgette Heyer 19. Far from the madding crowd - Thomas Hardy 20. Selected poems of Emily Dickinson - Emily Dickinson 21. A treasury of classic poetry - different authors 22. The tenant of wildfell hall - Anne Brontë 23. The hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien New releases and backlist 24. One night on the island - Josie Silver 25. My fine fellow; a delicious entanglement - Jennieke Cohen 26. The wisteria society of lady scoundrels - India Holton 27. The league of gentlewomen witches - India Holton 28. Aggie Morton mystery queen; the dead man in the garden - Marthe Jocelyn 29. Gallant - V.E. Schwab 30. Rise and shine Benedict Stone - Phaedra Patrick 31. The secret keeper - Kate Morton 32. When the nightingale sings - Suzanne Kelman Non-fiction 33. The Anne of Green Gables cookbook - (couldn't read the author) 34. How to be a heroine, or, what I've learned from reading too much - Samantha Ellis 35. Bibliophile - Jane Mount

[@andraste6746]

Thank you!

[@dianabadillo2646]

Thank you much.

[@ilia-isas2942]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this list❤❤

[@Madebyevynn]

i was literally just searching for some cottage core books, this couldn't have come at a more perfect time! 💓

[@valdezd625]

Same!

[@DarlingDesi]

Yay!! 🥰

[@emmafriary6616]

I’ve never commented on anyones youtube video before but after watching your videos I felt inspired and cleaned up and redecorated my house to have the same sweet cottage core/ light academia style and when my boyfriend got home he told me he loved it and wanted to continue it in other rooms I hadn’t touched. Thank you for being so inspiring 🤍

[@D3ATHMIND]

That’s so sweet! Cottage core is truly a comfort to the heart and soul. 🖤

[@applebrush7600]

It's been a bad day. I ate something my stomach didn't like. A migraine is threatening all day. Nothing went right. I feel stupid and exhausted. And the cats got out. At night! And none are exactly white... O.o" But then notifications say you posted a video...and it's both cottagecore and books and spring! ... ... .... .. I'm walking on sunshine! WhooOoooh! :D

[@alliepayne]

"There's a murder, I think, that happens. It just sounds so sweet!!" Lol, can't get enough of you, Desi.

[@ambermashal]

I have a confusing stressful day ahead of me so this is a perfect calming way to start the day!

[@DarlingDesi]

Awww I hope things end up going well and that you can end your day feeling happy and relaxed! 💗

[@ambermashal]

@@DarlingDesi thank you! It went very well actually!

[@eleanorrapley825]

The Whinnie The Pooh books are absolutely perfect for spring and summer. They’re the cosiest stories with the quaintest illustrations! I think you’d absolutely adore them Desi!

[@EmmeChatterton]

I remember cooking through the Anne of Green Gables cookbook as a college student, so cozy and happy! Thanks for all the interesting new recommendations and reminders about the classics,!

[@lizm3999]

If you’ve never seen the “Barbie and the Tale of Peter Rabbit” doll you absolutely should search it up! Your whole look and spring aesthetic match the doll so well!

[@hopelessromantic8682]

I just finished On the Cliffs of Foxglove Manor and I loved it. Dark and very atmospheric with a little ghost haunting. It also goes back and forth from 1885 to present day. Loved it.

[@lizhopkins6926]

What a wonderful thing to wake up to!! 🌷🌞📚

[@DarlingDesi]

🥰♥️♥️

[@jenniferhackman6127]

I'm not sure if you've ever read Matilda, but it's one of my go to spring time, feel good books. And it's such a quick read when you just want to smile :)

[@ginatolliver856]

Just put tons of these on my TBR! Thank you for the recommendations. I know your book-based videos may not get as much traffic as your other videos but they are so helpful to us bookworms! Also, I love how you try to consume content and perform activities based on the season. Modern society doesn't allow us to stay as in touch with nature as our ancestors but you've found a way to cherish each season :) Hope you have a lovely week!

[@shannonchristine1426]

Jude Deveraux writes a series of cottage core books. They have romance and a little bit of mystery. The beginning of the series starts off with a book titled “lavender morning“. It’s so so so so good. SO good

[@thesewildflowersblooming3974]

Highly recommend Susan Branch! Her books Fairy Tale Girl, Isle of Dreams, and Enchantment are SO cozy and sweet. I read them over and over! Her handwriting and illustrations all throughout are so charming. And her story is great too!!

[@HMSDisaster]

Oh my gosh, me too! Hers are the only books I re-read over and over. They always make me feel so positive-like Desi’s videos. :) I know Susan Branch has a huge following, but I don’t know anyone else who loves her work and I’ve been unsuccessful getting anyone else hooked on her, haha.

[@xo-maria]

I wish her books were available on Kindle. They look so lovely!

[@yosoysoya7944]

I've recently started the Nevermoor series from Jessica Townsend and I already love it! It's a children's story about a young girl called Morrigan Crow, it's set in a magical city, there are mysteries, superpowers, talking animals, hilarious characters - I don't know if people will understand, but reading it just feels colorful. Also the Editions from my local library have super cute covers that pull you in before you open the book.

[@bismuthreish8792]

Yesssssss my favourite youtuber😆. I litrally wait for every videos you put out. I've been stressed lately with uni but thank you so much for these videos desi😍😍☺🥰.I hope u take care of urself too and not to push urself

[@thereseaustin]

She is the absolute best! 💖

[@DarlingDesi]

Thanks friend!! ☺️💕 I hope you take care of yourself too!

[@ashlatona]

I’ve read a few books that you’ve recommended. As a reader, I appreciate these videos! 😁 Kate Morton’s “the secret keeper” was the first book to get me back into reading since high school. Truthfully, I judged the book by the pretty cover, and hoped it’d be a good one. To my surprise, it became one of my favorites! It was the perfect book to pick up after 6 years of not reading to rope me back in. I love that her books take place in the English countryside. The forgotten garden and the house at riverton by Kate Morton are also a few favorites 💕☺️

[@dianaferreira301]

Hi Desi!! I just wanted to share that I'm currently living with depression and that everytime I feel like I don't have enough air to breath, your videos bring me peace!! You, and your videos are really helping me in these hard times, thank you so much for everything!! You are a special human being 🥰🥰

[@michellem9444]

As a fellow avid book collector, I have to ask: what percentage, roughly, do you keep of all your book purchases? And how do you decide what to keep and what to part with? I need to undertake a serious cleaning out this spring, and any tips would be much appreciated! It's so hard to let go of any of them, but I know I have to!

[@silje.on.youtube]

I know I am not Desi, but I am wondering why there is a need to let some of them go? To me seeing my whole collection gives me so much joy. I want to build an never ending library of my own through out my life. If you just feel pain from letting go of your books, then I would keep them ✨

[@laurac2783]

Search for photos of old bookstores like Shakespeare and Co in Paris or Le Père Pénard in Lyon, get inspired and keep your books! :)

[@leximae8008]

I only get rid of books that I have read & didn’t like

[@WinterFogFilms]

If you've read the book more then once since you bought it, keep it.

[@toriwork8891]

If it brings you joy, keep it. If it doesn't, pass it on to someone else. You just have to figure out what adds to your life and what stresses you out. One way I do this is by noticing how much attention I give the book when I'm reorganizing (or considering it). If it's a book that I want to carefully arrange, show off the cover, put a lot of thought into what other books it should go with - that's a keeper - even if it's just because of the cover. If it's something I'll just throw anywhere, chances are good I don't care that much about it and it's time to let another reader who may love it get it.

[@Live_love_FELLOWII]

I am so glad your back Desi! 🤗🌻Praying for your recovery and inner peace. You deserve serenity and we got your back! Thank you for this aesthetically pleasing content(every singe time)! 💚💐 Praying for everyone's safety and happiness 🌹🥰Sending virtual hugs.

[@DarlingDesi]

Thank you so so much ♥️♥️♥️

[@Live_love_FELLOWII]

@@DarlingDesi you're very much welcome much love and gratefulness from the 🇵🇭

[@emtalkstoanimals6243]

so timely - I’ve had the biggest book hangover from The Last Garden In England by Julia Kelly and just needed to tell somebody. 4 women’s perspectives over several generations over the same garden. Not my usual but I loved it 🥰 thanks for more springy finds!!!

[@amyvaccaro2761]

I wasn’t sure there was anyone who loved books more than I in this world…. Then I found you today!!! You are amazing and I love you already.

[@happeningheidi]

Watching this video looks to be the perfect respite activity for me right now. As you know, I’m currently recovering from a bone marrow transplant in the hospital and I need calming videos like this one to help me find some balance in all the challenges I’m going through. Thanks Desi. You always deliver!

[@regandrake4371]

Best thing to watch the morning of a therapy appointment 😌 Thank you, kindly. Hoping you come back to full health soon!

[@Lillyjoy]

I missed your book videos so much!! They are how I found your channel a long time ago!

[@theAnnaKlassen]

comfort level of watching this video: π ❣

[@tillytinx]

Loved this video and must reads. I’m staying in the Lake District this weekend in Bowness, Windermere. ... wish you were with me. Hilltop is very near and such a wonderfully magical house where you expect Peter and his furry friends to appear at any moment. Much love xx

[@reagan_shaw]

The book Marigolds for malice is actually the third in a series by Bailey Cattrell the first book is Daisies for innocence and might I say it’s a great book to get you in a springtime/summertime mood (I hope this helped!)🌸🧚‍♀️❤️

[@Fiona_Co]

That little green copy of Peter Rabbit is the exact one I had as a child! Also, if you want more Beatrix Potter, I recently read “Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life” by Marta McDowell! It’s a biography of Beatrix Potter but told through how she had her garden throughout her life. It has many of her drawings that weren’t in her books. I think you would really like to flip through it! I’ll definitely be checking out the cottage tales of Beatrix potter. Loved this video! 🥰

[@tabithakathlene4438]

I love all of your spring content. It's hard to believe that I've been following your channel for about a year now. My dad passed away at the beginning of last year and your videos were definitely a bright spot for me during that time. Thank you Desi ❤️

[@vickycurtin5622]

Absolutely gorgeous books! Loved watching this, thank you!

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Braiding sweetgrass is by far my fav book of the year.

[@kellyboudreau7989]

Anne of Green Gables Devotional! It's amazing!

[@user-cl4ox6dd7c]

Omg! Lark Rise to Candleford looks SO dreamy!

[@cocojaye1224]

Good thing I just made my tea before the notification!

[@emilymartin5418]

A recommendation for your summer reading pleasure: 'Swallows and Amazons' by Arthur Ransome. Four children on holiday in the Lake District in the north of England sail and camp and run into fierce pirate sisters. It's set in August 1929 and it's a classic summer adventure.

[@autumnforsberg3462]

I totally, totally second this! I love the Swallows and Amazons - a whole series of 12 books.

[@dawnnicholson9675]

I have just come across your channel and I love your content and enthusiasm for Cottagecore and the English countryside. I love in the North of England, Northumberland.. we have some of the best countryside.. but one of my favourite places to visit is The Lake District.. Cumbria. It's about an hour an half drive for me from Northumberland.. It's a beautiful part of England. Yorkshire is wonderful too.. You would love England. ❤

[@devinpeacock7940]

I haven’t had the chance to watch yet but my week started off absolutely awful, you have no idea how happy I was to see a new video 😭😭😭 Thank you as always for your wholesome content

[@Lilly-gp4fe]

Telling myself I don’t need more books until after I move then sees this video and now need 12 more books. 😍📚 that spring outfit she’s wearing is also everything. Wanna know where she got that bandana

[@DarlingDesi]

It’s from Madewell! 🥰 www.madewell.com/bandana-99106092799.html?source=googlePLA&noPopUp=true&srcCode=Paid_Search%7CShopping_NonBrand_SSC%7CGoogle%7CMWGGBS00002_99106092799_12457528236_120976273400_1288407383657_m__local_234_9029858&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQjwz7uRBhDRARIsAFqjulnCjCEk1emI34QvttwFjyH11W4z44JvFQTngxoDHKw9bV7EyYMDSagaAvahEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@Paupaupili]

Another recommendation: "Greenwillow" by B.J.Chute is THE cottage core book. Hard to get but I think it's on audible :) Found it in an antic store an reread it three times already (and I usually read books only once) because you can SMELL the cakes baking while reading, the storytelling and the story itself feels like a hug

[@housebeyondthehedge]

Yes for the shoutout to cozy mysteries! Legitimately one of my favorite genres and I feel like no one ever talks about reading them.❤️

[@sophieisprofound]

I just found your channel recently and I can’t tell you how grateful I am for your relaxing videos. A port in the storm 🌊 thank you Desi!

[@DarlingDesi]

🥺💗💕

[@MARNI-MK]

@@DarlingDesi نعم معها حق أنا أيضا وجدت قناتك بالصدفة منذ أكثر من 3أشهر وأرى أنها من أجمل القنوات بالأخص فيديوهات اللتي تقومين فيها بروتينك الهادئ والمرح أيضا أتمنى لك كل الخير والتوفيق😊💚

[@MM-sz7pm]

you have no idea how much peace you bring me with these videos🥺thank you

[@samanthagaustad6097]

Omg!! Thanks for posting!!! I can’t wait to watch this later. Just yesterday I started to curate a spring tbr and playlist. I found that creating these lists created much needed joy for me. I’m glad you posted this video because it’s just what I needed! Thanks for always putting hard work. It always pays off. I’m hoping your health goes back to normal soon!! I love you!!

[@DarlingDesi]

Ohhh yes I love creating reading lists and playlists too! It’s so satisfying but also so relaxing and calming ☺️

[@MrFredstt]

The covers and artwork of these books are amazing

[@tamifayette]

The Lark Rise to Candleford tv series was good. I didn't know it was a book! I love your videos! You are so sweet!

[@sianyoung6528]

When I watch your videos they make me cry! Everything resonates with me so well and reminds me of childhood 🥺 thank you for always reminding me to stay true to myself, inspiring me and creating videos that feel like a warm hug. 👒🧚🏻‍♀️🍰

[@breezymango4113]

I love that mug with the bunny on it! So cute!

[@thereseaustin]

I just got a mug from Marshall's that has Thumper on it. It reminded me of you! So cottagecore style! 💖

[@oprazerdaliteratura8856]

“Middlemarch” is wonderful! I taught it in class today! What a beautiful edition you’ve purchased!! I hope you like it! And these Jane Austen editions are wonderful!! 💕

[@DiaryOfAnIntrovert_]

Thank you so much for sharing your Amazon storefront because thanks to you this year I really fell in love with all the spooky, mystery, autumnal books you shared in one of your previous videos and now I come to you for my book recommendations!! :)

[@brookh1770]

You bring so much good into this world just by being you! Thank you, Desi, for sharing your life with us. The way you romanticize life has inspired me to let go of hustle culture and romanticize my life and just look for the joy in life. It is such a wholesome way to live.

[@mentinfusion]

Ah, a lovely mix of books that I’ve read, books that are on my wish list and titles i’ve never heard about that I want to read now! I cannot wait to watch all tour spring inspired videos. Washing you all the best!

[@lilligrace1989]

i've been waiting for this watching last year's one. Love you 🤍🌷

[@audrahouse3425]

So many Beautiful books for springtime 💕🌸🌻🍃

[@hunnysweetiebabyangelbun]

I was admiring you lipstick this whole video 😍 Would you ever consider sharing some of you favorite makeup/skincare/ beauty picks? Especially what kind of makeup colors you use depending on the season. I'd watch it lol but I'd also watch you talk about almost anything 😊

[@sekaihatsu]

I love all these books and will be visiting this video again. I'm reading a crochet mystery series. I'm the third one called by Hook or by Crook. Pun-ny titles! It's set in California in a valley outside of L.A. with a crochet group and follows Molly who gets herself into mysteries by noisiness and nonsense. It's fun, thrilling, and the books come with a crochet pattern and a baked goody recipe (Molly bakes and cooks from scratch).

[@amandaius]

Yay new books! I read What the Wind Knows after you recommended it and I loved it so much, so I'm definitely going to check out anything else you pick up. ☺

[@user-zx4vl4kh3l]

Thank you, Desi! Somebody says, being a blogger isn't work, but sometimes it is the most important job ever! I have a stressful period in my life, and your videos help me to overcome it! I'm sure, they help also so many people! I'm so grateful for them! Thank you) You are doing such a very great and necessary for people thing)🥰💝💝

[@cozykimmi]

Most beautiful video EVER!!! 💛💛💛💛

[@DarlingDesi]

😩😭😭💗

[@jessicar1155]

Thank you for this video Desi especially on a Monday, it just makes this day feel so much better! I love all the spring book recommendations!

[@bearnerdette6077]

Thanks for the book recs! I would love a Q&A video where you talk a bit about your past and how you came to be where you are right now (e.g. living in Hawaii, thinking about adopting a baby,... ) I think your life path sounds quite interesting.

[@soniawithani7586]

Welcome back sweet friend. It was so great to see you today. Your presence warms my heart and brings me such joy. I loved your book recommendations and are so happy that you are giving props to the cozy genre. I've been reading cozies for over 20 years, and they are my favorite genre. I have a few recommendations that I think you will love. The Secret Book and Scone Society Series by Ellery Adams (book themed very cozy) The Book Retreat Series by Ellery Adams (book themed/Jane Austin adjacent) One Treasured Summer by Carmen Hopkins (floral/fauna/cozy adventure) Happy Reading! I am looking forward to the beauty of spring and all of the inspiration that comes from the blessings of nature. Have a wonderful week!

[@lauramartinova1526]

Happy you are back. Love your work 🥰

[@kyradelaneyy]

THAT MUG at the beginning of the video is so precious!!! Lovely video as always

[@LifewithAlegria]

Lovely to waken on a Monday morning to all these fabulous books. Thank you. Makes me want to stay in bed nestled under covers, a cup of warm tea steaming by my side. And then I open one of these cozy books based in the English countryside, and the morning is spent. What a beautiful dream. Have a lovely day Desi. Hope you will feel better and better as Spring arrives. 🌸

[@sabrinawalker8800]

Love your videos about books. A book store and the library is my happy place but I have such a hard time finding new books when I go into a book store cuz theres just so many to choose from. I can never remember my list once I get there, my mind gets overwhelmed. Your videos help me.

[@cocojaye1224]

OmG I'm so early!! Thank you for uploading a video even though you're not feeling well, you are an inspiration to me ever since these past months that I've discovered your channel. I am soo lucky to discover this channel that i've always been longing for. I hope you get well soon, we are praying for you.!

[@DarlingDesi]

Oh my goodness thank you! That’s so kind of you to say 🥺💗

[@myaelefson111]

I loved this video I’m actually going to my local book shop to see if I could get some of those books Love your videos so much and hope your feeling better now ♥️ Can’t wait for more future videos

[@KaKesFantasticO]

Glad you’re back! Missed you. I just got myself The Tale of Holly How! My mom is from England and she read Beatrix Potter to me growing up. The illustrations give me such cozy vibes. Thanks for the recommendation!

[@zuzanna8394]

Thank you for this really heart-warming content and book recommendations. As someone who really struggles with emotional stress and mental exhaustion, I loved this occasion to breathe and calm. I work as a volunteer at a train station in Cracow, Poland, and after helping Ukrainians, seeing all those miserable people, and still having to mind my own stuff, including classes and assignments I will gladly escape to those charming worlds...

[@makelifesimple5110]

I love your book haul videos, Desi. I get ideas of what to read based on your suggestions and descriptions. Thanks for these videos! So beautiful! 🥰 ~mandy

[@caroux6341]

I'm so grateful that every time you post a video, we can dice into a magical world. You are my heroine, you are inspiring me so much and also you give my life such vibrant colors! Love you to the Neptune and back!❤❤❤❤❤❤🥰

[@martynabrzostek9300]

Thank you for this wholesome video! ❤️💐

[@valoisfulcanelli]

Oh my goodness, I remember reading that exact same edition of Lark Rise to Candleford years ago, having picked it up from my local library. What a lovely memory you just gave me when I 'spotted' that spotted cover!

[@altairtair]

I just got my copy of The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady for my birthday! I kept stealing my mum's copy because the illustrations are so so beautiful

[@rachiecakes351]

I just adore you. Your videos feel like a hug ♥️

[@IlFilodiArianna_vlog]

I can't tell you how many books I've just added to my TBR 🥰 Thank you, you always make me discover new books that no one talks about 🌸

[@emilyboo4381]

If you can find it watch the tv adaptation of Beatrix potters stories from the early 90s. It’s beautiful and the start of each episode has clips filmed in Beatrix potters house and around the Lake District, it’s the ultimate cottage core viewing! All the cosy feels 💕

[@suzi2570]

Thank you for this! I took notes and will be reading some of these. ❤️. Glad to see you’re feeling better 💕

[@DeeDeeCatMom]

What a wonderful haul! I want to recommend the new cloth bind up by Penguin of Sanditon by Jane Austen, which also includes Lady Susan and other works! 😁

[@Theromancewatcher100]

Have you ever considered doing a makeup routine Desi? Because I would LOVE to know how you achieve your makeup looks!!

[@almantinaa]

Book recs and beautiful books - I think I want them all.

[@Ashleylhearts007]

My birthday is this week, thanks for the gift, Desi!! ☺️ Love you! 🧡💕💛

[@giuliadario7296]

Thank you for your magical videos, it's a very tough time for me and my mental health but your gentle soul and your relaxing videos keep me less anxious and help me to find good things in bad times

[@jessi822]

You should open a bookstore! Seriously. I would shop there every week!

[@sarahlh5227]

Desi, I hope you are doing well! I love your videos. I watch them to get motivation when I have a lot of anxiety. They remind me to do what I need to be happy. I’d love a spring refresh video 💕 Hope you feel better.

[@lorrainemck]

Definitely getting The Country Flowers of a Victorian Lady!🌼🌾🐞🌷🌻🐝

[@kimberlygregorius7711]

So glad you’re back! 🥰

[@lear7517]

These were exactly the kind of books I was looking for this spring, also I just got the same copy of the tenant of wildfell hall and can't wait to start reading it!🌻💚

[@frannook]

Oh, I love Kate Morton

[@chooseyourthoughts7692]

Thanks for a lovely video!! Also that copy of Middlemarch!😍 Such a good book and that cover is gorgeous!!

[@elizabethlemonadebubble1138]

I read this book called The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley a while ago and it is a murder mystery about a young girl living in the English countryside during the 1950's. I thought that it was the perfect cottagecore book for springtime!

[@andreeastiopu1831]

I’ve read Middlemarch, The Maid and One night on the island. The first two were amazing. The last one was ok, but not as good as I expected it to be. Thank you for this amazing and cosy video! 🤗🧡

[@amyfilice2983]

Loving all the book recommendations. I am taking notes.