Balancing the Books for July | Drinking By My Shelf (ad)

[@thePMreader]

Balancing the books is my favorite! You always talk about books I never would have looked for on my own 😊

[@emmabeckman6022]

Balancing the Books is such a genius idea!! I've watched every one you've posted so far and it's such a fun way to see when/if you actually read the books on your TBR. I think it's so smart to mash up the wrap-up and the haul into one video as well. I've officially decided to start keeping track of my books this way in my reading journal -- I hope it will help me bring down my total of 96 books on my TBR!

[@DrinkingByMyShelf]

Good luck, you can do it!

[@TheOnlyAtalya]

I have to say sometimes I get bored by watching other booktubers wrap-ups or hauls but something about this balancing the books format makes it so much more engaging, I absolutely love it. You always inspire me to pick up something new. Lots of love from Israel ❤️

[@aisling_90]

As a therapist, I Can confirm that I do not have my shit together 😂. I’m excited to hear you want to enter the field! It’s so fulfilling, even if you never use the qualification in a professional capacity. You’ll learn so much about yourself and humanity... bloody love my job 💛

[@marthamaybooks1446]

I love the new seesaw animation - I love Balancing the Books, such a fun idea!

[@DrinkingByMyShelf]

Thank you! It took me so long hahah

[@bookingforewordtoit]

I feel like now is such a relevant period to be talking about performative allyship - I really need to read Such A Fun Age. Also - your glasses are so pretty x

[@rishikadembani8807]

Anne is just the most kindred spirit of all. She puts a smile on my face :-)

[@natashamarie2952]

I always enjoy your Balancing the Books videos! I started doing this game myself in July because I am physically out of room on my TBR shelves and because I always find myself getting excited about books, buying them, and then never reading them. I had to unhaul one book at the end of July, so not too bad of a start.

[@AbiofPellinor]

The three last books you mentioned I need to read!! They all sound so amazing, especially the little hedgehogs haha

[@OliviasCatastrophe]

Two of my sisters have been using the blue light glasses so I have been thinking of getting some myself as well! Loving the edit with the balancing weight in this video. :) I am glad you liked Percy Jackson in the end. Sun is Sky sounds amazing and I am LOVING the cover. Maybe you should talk to someone sounds so interesting just to have a different perspective on therapy and taking it from the therapist's perspective. I am also quite fussy with my time travel despite my love of doctor who :P Such a fun age is high on my tbr! I reaaaaally need to read my dark vanessa as well. You had such a good reading month!

[@sunshinelorena]

I definitely need to add Such a fun age and the psychology of time to my TBR!

[@amylouise7289]

I love Balancing the Books so much! I started doing my own in 2019 and got from 160ish to about 100... I’m now at 60ish so I’m ambitiously hoping to get to zero this year but maybe should realistically change that goal to 20 😂 Fabulous idea though!!

[@WhatVictoriaRead]

Honestly, I’m so relieved that you liked The Psychology of Time Travel! I’m glad you had such a successful month and you look great in all of those glasses!

[@YourTrueShelf]

So interesting what you said about the therapist book and the professional/ personal life differences. I can totally relate as someone who does quite a lot of talking therapy at work. You're right, people also don't realise you have your own stuff going on when you're helping them, they don't think about it. My dark Vanessa sounds fascinating. What a concept. I've got such a fun age on my tbr, looking forward to that v soon 🙂

[@quirkydee45]

Thanks so much for signal boosting The House Without Windows (it sounds like exactly the kind of book I've been looking for!) and Jacaranda books (definitely added some of their offerings to my TBR!).

[@thewhittlesread]

Everything about Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl makes it an instant buy for me! Ideally I'd get my tbr a little bit lower first but if I see it anywhere I will not be able to resist. Thanks for another amazing video Emma!

[@hbcpodcast]

I got Such A Fun a Age after seeing it in your Reading Rush Vlogs. So excited to read it. Balancing the books is a genius idea and my favourite 'wrap-up' style video to watch. Loved it!

[@ComeUndun.]

We've been having a heat wave where I am in Canada too! It's been 30°C or higher for over a week! We finally caved and bought a window Air conditioner. 😓

[@slacakar4381]

ComeUndun its 37 degrees here in turkey lol im sweating

[@bagel7080]

It’s 18°C in Germany haha

[@ComeUndun.]

@@slacakar4381 ooh we got up to that this past week. That was rough. Is that pretty normal for Turkey?

[@ComeUndun.]

@@bagel7080 the perfect temperature... I'm jealous. It's only 10:30 and we're already at 25°... It's going to be a hot one today.

[@slacakar4381]

ComeUndun unfortunately yeah, it’s pretty normal especially for the south of the country :( I wish it could be winter all year long

[@ExploringthWorld]

So many good books! Unavailable in the U.S. Maybe it's time for a trip to the U.K.!!

[@abibliophobe2731]

My Dark Vanessa is a favorite of the year.

[@ProspectivePlans]

Loving this book thanks for sharing it! RisingToBe #AsWeRise #Riser #KeepRising #ImARiser

[@prettyjosse]

Loved your honest discussion about Such A Fun Age, I’m excited to read it!

[@thoroughlyenjoyedbooks8565]

Yessss Emma! You did so well this month! I love these videos, I get so excited every month to see how you’ve done. Ahhh I’m so excited for Such a Fun Age! It’s on my TBR for this month and I can’t wait!

[@ReadByJess]

The psychology of time travel sounds amazing! I might need to check that one out

[@lyannastark628]

Thank you for the info on the blue light glasses. I am stairing at screens all day long for work due to COVID and then at night and I am sooo tired.

[@aed2069]

Loved this vid! You’ve inspired me to reread Such a Fun Age... I think I tore through it so quickly that I didn’t fully delve into the complexities of the plot and characters.

[@13musicrules]

I look forward to these videos every month!

[@megwithbooks]

the way im coming away from this video with soooo many books i want to read!! cant wait to get to both such a fun age and my dark vanessa!

[@jaidepoppy]

You look so great in all those glasses!! I really need prescription sunnies and blue light! Xoxo

[@dianaandthewrittenwords4060]

oh yes!! I also use blue light blockers and it's changed my life. I actually can't find them today and it feels like I'm missing a limb! I so love your balancing the books concept, I've said it before but I think it deserves 2 comments 💖

[@iceandfireBOOKS]

I just love the way you talk about books, I get so many good recommendations 💚

[@jacquelinemcmenamin8204]

Emma I love the glasses 🤓 I like the idea of blue light blockers. I’m an insomniac. Glasses really suit you.

[@bambinakatarina]

I took inspiration from your balancing the books series in my last monthly wrap up! So helpful to have an aim for each month ☺️

[@kimberleereads]

The Psychology of Time Travel sounds so good! Definitely going to check that one out. Also - these videos totally inspired me to be more conscious of how many books I'm hauling vs. reading off of my physical TBR so thank you for that 🙂

[@ethanisprobablyreadingrigh957]

Wow. Never been this early. Hope you see this. I love your channel. I look forward to your 24 hour reads

[@claireoulton2462]

Love everything about this video. And I really enjoyed Such a Fun Age so thanks for that recommendation x

[@DrinkingByMyShelf]

Hooray!

[@Dhor16]

Oooh, yeah, those second pair of glasses look great on you 😍

[@pinjah1471]

I read my dark vanessa a couple of months ago and i gave it 5 stars too! Im glad you liked it too :)

[@CupCakesNKittyLitter]

Such a fun age was my favorite read last month!

[@thesukhe]

Love from India ❤️❤️

[@amyli5587]

Emma you've read so many interesting books I've never heard of this month! Not Forgetting the Whale and Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl are both on my list now!

[@springonion8124]

i can definitely see u as a counsellor

[@bookishfairygodmother]

I loooooooooooved such a fun age so much. Yowza!!!! It was brilliant to me.

[@-lily-5691]

Oou love the glasses! Been waiting for this video!!❤️❤️

[@BooksWaffles]

I've been thinking about investing in computer glasses for a bit now (the headaches are constant at this point). The first and third frames are my fave💖

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

Yes these are my favourite videos!!

[@snamorsixteen]

Wow you sold me on Such a Fun Age

[@towelmuppet]

Love your videos. I also read The Psychology of Time Travel this month which was so unique and fun. I better check out Such a Fun Age as you really sold it.

[@katreads]

I love these videos so much!

[@jeremysaputo4358]

I saw that comment! I don't agree with it though because I think a book that requires you to keep a close eye on details should make you care about them. It's not totally on the reader if they don't spend the time to analyze them because a good book would make you want to

[@DrinkingByMyShelf]

Agreed!

[@emmatobias6813]

love the Hilary Duff glasses

[@roxannreads9116]

Hello from South Africa! I was so pleased to see you haul Little Suns; it's my favourite by Zakes Mda. If you enjoy that one, I also recommend The Longest March by Fred Khumalo. It's also historical fiction set in South Africa, by a South African author. 😀

[@DrinkingByMyShelf]

Oh yay thank you!

[@emmaselby4836]

Spy & the traitor was really good on audio, if that helps!

[@bookishfairygodmother]

Your glasses all look wonderful! The first pair was my favourite I think. Classic. I really enjoyed maybe you should talk to someone!

[@caitlinmacintoshx_4301]

Hey Emma, I love your videos so much, I think it would be fun if you did the quiz thay ciara foster did in a recent video where she found out how many of the rory Gilmore reading list books she’s read. If you haven’t watched Gilmore girls it is still a fun quiz because I took it and loved it :)

[@DrinkingByMyShelf]

Ooh yes I have taken that once and I hadn't read very many of them!

[@anges_book_chatter]

I loved My Dark Vanessa. It is definitely a book that opens up the discussion. I was disappointed with Such A Fun Age. The writing was good, but I found myself wanting more from the character development. I think it could have been so much more. There is something in the story, that I can’t say as it’s a spoiler, that made it disappointing. Great social commentary and definitely made me think of my own experiences and how people act. 📚

[@DrinkingByMyShelf]

Oh that's so interesting when I thought it was some of the best character writing I've ever read!

[@anges_book_chatter]

Drinking By My Shelf I wanted one of the characters to be a good ally, but don’t want to spoil by saying who. Also I think the parents initial actions could have been explored more. In a way I wanted it to be longer 🤔

[@DrinkingByMyShelf]

Yeah I reeeeally wanted one of the characters to be a good ally too but then I think that was the point, that I as a white reader kept wanting to see a 'good white person' and then had to have this realisation that ALL of us have bad motivations at times!

[@bookishfairygodmother]

I keep writing. Sorry! But My Dark Vanessa was so powerful and HARD to read! This is the best reading year I’ve ever had - thank goodness because 2020 has been awful lol

[@bagel7080]

You read so much this month, wow! I read 3 short books and 1 normal sized. Have your read the 'Why Are You Here? Café'? I think you'd maybe like it. It's about the meaning of life and pretty short. Btw, are you participating in the NEWT'S this month, or do you skip them because of the J K Rowling thing? Have a nice week ♡

[@samreadsbooks_13]

Not going to lie, I'm still upset that doors2door isn't available to ship to the US.

[@connorslibrarycorner4996]

What a great video... I think I fancy trying out Maybe You Should Talk To Someone