A BIG BIG BOOK HAUL

[@BMTitus]

The title of my first novel will be the Winterly Winterness of Wintersome Winter.

[@Cubehead27]

The easiest way to get free publicity from Emma lol

[@shaunakanand]

it's already in my wishlist🤝

[@emmiereads]

sold

[@danieljette8007]

Good title. My own novel has this title Summerly Winter and Fall Springer, heroes for all seasons. This is mimetic realist fiction.

[@maxxiy]

That's so cool mine's called Summerly Summerness of Summersome Summer

[@spc.aesthetic]

Emma smelling and describing books scents like they’re wine might be a new favourite thing 😂 wonderful video, they always put me in a good mood! ❤

[@donna25871]

So sad that Book Depository has closed. I could always guarantee that this ‘hard to find’ books were always there for me. I just spent $147 on one book - a biography about a Hungarian music education pedagogue. Well worth it.

[@emmiereads]

Yes, it’s where I was always able to find translated works that I wanted to read!

[@MrD5914]

I bought a book from them last year after I saw Emma show one in her video...they were a good place to buy from. So sad that they're closing. I especially liked their bookmarks 😞

[@theodorapantelich2535]

The closest alternative I can find is Blackwell's, which has been good so far for obscure books! Plus international shipping is included. I don't know if it has quite the range that BD did but it's pretty good

[@molylepke9522]

Do you mean Kodály?

[@kurlykaitlyn]

People same!! For the more picky choice bookworm- this place was my go to for specific book publications

[@camscornerbooks]

Just waiting for that coffee to drop 😅 Oh man what a haul! Bookstores closing is so depressing! But I’m glad you got to grab so much! I’m taking notes for this video 😊❤

[@circleofleaves2676]

Next time you get a hardback, can you show us what's underneath the dust jacket? Sometimes there are beautiful surprises hiding underneath. I was curious to see what was under the jacket of Emily Wildes Encyclopedia of Faeries.

[@pendragon2012]

The thing I miss most about teaching college level courses is the free books you could get if you were "considering" using it for a class. Good to see you back, Emma, have a wonderful week!

[@emmiereads]

That is so much motivation to teach😂 same to you!!

[@kikibb6737]

Omg, the Rainbow Fairy book series was my favorite as a child. I definitely can trace my love for reading back to them. I’ve never heard anyone else talk those books, you mentioning them brought the biggest smile to my face. ❤

[@thomme8539]

I was obsessed! Only realised recently how many series they made

[@danibosman5342]

Same! I literally decided my fave flowers were daisies as a kid bc the fairy with my name was a Daisy fairy 🧚 😂

[@himadriiii7]

One of the best sci romance I’ve read is one that literally reads like a poem. It’s so beautiful and jarring and a wonderful mixture of nature and space. It’s how to lose the time war and I’d take a bullet for it. It swings between a narrative and a letter exchange format it’s super good.

[@Mercurykin08]

This maybe a highly unpopular opinion but I’m so exhausted with romance taking over YA and other Fantasy/ Science Fiction. I really just want strong world building, great characters and lots of magic and action.

[@my_19th_personality]

thanks for making my sunday 100% better, i am drowning in my uni stuff as well atm but seeing your uploads always lift up my mood

[@emmiereads]

Drowning right beside you💙

[@danibosman5342]

even me, bestie. you’ve got this ✨

[@NatalyaVins-blueflower775]

I’m currently reading Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries and really enjoying it.

[@Cubehead27]

This book haul is almost a fraction of the size of the one Emma will end up buried under when she sets up a new PO box and everyone starts sending her things again lol Speaking of historical fantasy, read Strange & Norrell soonish please 🙏 and also YES Dragonology/etc. was my entire childhood and I very much want to write a book like that one day

[@Cubehead27]

Looking at the stupid-ass ACOTAR map I would also like to point out that "Hybern" sounds suspiciously like "Hibernia" which is the Latin name for Ireland - and it also looks rather familiar on the map... (I have not read the book but clearly that is just Ireland)

[@theodorapantelich2535]

I second this, I need to hear her review of Strange & Norrell!!

[@kimb884]

I love love love your enthusiasm for reading. You are so adorable.

[@seyma1509]

Hey Emma, I was the one that recommended A Single Thread of Moonlight to you🙈 I’m so happy that you added it to your tbr, it’s one of my favorite ya novels of all time. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Love from Istanbul🥰✌🏻

[@emmiereads]

Ah amazing, thank you lovely!! 💙💙

[@mimishimaineko1173]

I really enjoyed your video recreating recipes from "Kitchen Princess"--maybe you could do another one for Omnibus 2? Btw, I'm fairly sure there's a Korean movie or drama based on "I Have the Right to Destroy Myself".🧡

[@Teaisfortigger]

Also coming in hot to yell at you to read The Winter Book by Tove Jansson. I actually prefer it to The Summer Book, both of which changed my life a bit. Her writing for adult readers is phenomenal. I can't wait for you to dig in.

[@emmiereads]

Ah yes! I have Summer Book on my shelf and cannot wait to get to it in a month or so

[@lisasstitchingandsuch]

I miss the Book Depository catalogue - both the range and also the layout of their website - it was a great resource as well as a book shop.

[@Teaisfortigger]

Highly recommend World of Books for ordering cheaper, secondhand and new books. I've been buying from them for years, and they've been great. They're also more eco-friendly as a company (as far as I've been able to tell) and have a very small carbon offset charge to orders. Just a thought for anyone mourning Book Depository's death lol.

[@KMort]

I didn't get bookmarks in my panic last purchase Depository order and it made me beyond sad, literally no other site had everythinggg and free shipping😭

[@darkdenniel]

Oh my Goddess! If you love retelling you should absolutely read Splintered by H. G. Howard. It's a retell of Alice in Wonderland and it's freaking awesome! I haven't read the entire trilogy but I can vow for the first one

[@apgwilym]

I love how to train your Gavin too

[@tinagarcia3571]

I feel about ACOTAR what others feel about Twilight, I just can't, I hope you fare better.

[@chuucake]

so many books !! this must be heaven 😍💗

[@ReadingNymph]

Yess Emily Wildes Encyclopaedia of Faries is my favourite book of the year so far, I hope ypu enjoy 🧚‍♀️

[@CarrieBarrieintheDesert]

Yay shout out to Gavin! I love him! He is a light

[@kurlykaitlyn]

Is that a Fabio romance cover?! 😂😂😂. Maybe it’s not Fabio on that Winter king, but sure looks like him 😅 I love the cringey Fabio romance covers

[@beanbagbooks]

For sci-fi romance I would definitely recommend Shards of Honor (the first in the Vorkosigan series) by Lois McMaster Bujold! It first came out in the 80s but it totally deserves a resurgence.

[@Luminspector]

ohmygosh this gave me so much nostalgia for some reason?? I read wildspark a few years ago and it was such a favorite for me!! Hope you enjoy it

[@emmiereads]

Awe so glad, I’m sure I’ll love it:’)

[@allielilia3794]

ill still watch everything you put out but please don't fall into this trend of only making videos of reading hyped books because we know they're bad and your personal taste is immaculate and we would love to see more of that (though I really enjoy your rants, but you know what I mean)

[@annastefanski6256]

Emma your reaction to the Magnolia Parks cover was very similar to my own reaction. Please look up the second book in that series it has an INSANE cover that makes me thing whoever was designing it threw everything they could think of onto it.

[@olena_503]

If you ever wanna read a deep philosophical fantasy i would really recommend "til we have faces" by cs lewis. it's a retelling of the myth of eros and psyche but from the perspective of psyche's sister. a great read

[@00cozy00]

5:18 Kim’s books are so good and he is a charming person when I enjoyed watching him on the Korean talking show. He’s so talented and dedicated to expressing into words. I love his mind so much!!! Hope you enjoy it!!

[@KristensKorner]

Omg what a lovely haul 😍 Pleaseeee read all the way through ACOTAR! The second book in the series gets sooo good!

[@clarissaposirilova899]

Hi Emma, i was wondering could you make "wholesome" tag on goodreads? I am in NEED of some books and it would be amazing to have a list from person i trust with book reccs

[@bethanyatkinson4839]

I love how often you're posting recently, your videos always cheer me up ❤

[@spookybruna]

I think you’d like Dark Matter by Michelle Paver. It's a ghost story, but its set entirely in snow and ice in 1937’s Norway!

[@danieljette8007]

Kirk : What do you think, Spock? Spock : I think that the idea of sci-fi romance is very strange for an individual like me who seeks permanent non-emotional states of mind. Kirk : No, I mean Emma smelling books like an old fine wine. I did that when I found my copy of Gibbons. Spock : In fact, Captain, you are not the only one to do that but the habit is mostly lost nowadays. Kirk : Why, Spock, why? Spock : Because it is not logical nor practical to smell an electronic tablet. But a book ? There is a range of informations you can get by smelling it. Kirk : Fascinating. Spock : Please Captain, this my line.

[@ldzhenld2126]

Do you really think Star Trek vibes has anything to do with those young ladies? 😅

[@danieljette8007]

@@ldzhenld2126 Dont really know but Emma seems to like science-fiction. Spock : You should all read more technical manuals like I do.

[@ldzhenld2126]

@@danieljette8007 😆

[@myrtolefk]

oh no this has put me in such a huge fantasy romance reading mood (i probably definitely have to get emily wilde's encyclopaedia of faeries)🧚‍♀

[@denisefreitas6727]

Emma darling, thanks for this huge and amazing book haul! It made my Sunday happier! ❤

[@kikicc2902]

hi. excuse me!!!I have a question, would you like to share any English books? I am an English major, but ,you know , POOR English. I do wanna improve my reading skills and oral English!!! Thank you !!!

[@denisefreitas6727]

@@kikicc2902 Hi Kiki! Well, i'm from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I can read and write in English, but all my books are in Portuguese, so i think i can't help you on this matter.

[@kikicc2902]

@@denisefreitas6727 okkkk！！！I am Chinese(^_^) thank you again！

[@d3ppy_1n_w0nderl4nd]

after a long study session a book haul from you was just what i needed💙💙 hugs to you and calcifer

[@milaces1323]

Book haul on a Sunday. I'm so happy! 😊

[@feliciya7152]

I really like the Consortium Rebellion Trilogy by Jessie Mihalik for Science Fiction Romance. The first and third one are a bit insta-lovey but I still really enjoyed them :)

[@cece6028]

AAAA The Rainbow Magic series is everything to me 🥺 I’m so happy to hear you talk about it. Your videos are a comfort as always!! 🫶🏼

[@ericacosta1125]

Just wanna drop this video idea here: I watched The Phantom of the Opera a few days ago and since then I've been obsessed, unfortunately I can't read the book yet (but I will!). Then I remember that is one of your favorites and came craving for a whole video about it, but didn't cover the entire book, and the a thought that would be amazing a long (yes) vlog rereading it and maybe one and other retelling. Like an overdose of Phantom of the Opera 🤲🏻 Love your videos ❤

[@ellie27]

yes yes yes! I would love this too. I adore anything Phantom, and recently read the book and thoroughly enjoyed it. Would definitely love another video on it!

[@chiarabertoldi2992]

Ohh I needed a new book haul from my fave 💕 my last bookdepository order came in this week, I share the pain 💔 squishy hugs to you and Cal

[@bekytg9393]

When you showed The Winter King, my eyebrows actually went up in surprise. Thinking, Emma bought this!? This isn't her.

[@kimberleecatena]

All most all of these sound amazing. I have been watching so many book videos and only a couple have really caught my eye good but almost all of these sound perfect. LOVE. ❤❤❤😊 Thank you.

[@camscornerbooks]

Rewatching and I just had to say, if you’re into Cinderella retelling AVOID the one The Shadow in the Glass. Oh my gosh it was awful! Insufferable main character with barely any tie backs to the original fairytale. It wanted to be its own thing but ignores the most interesting subplot/background it started then just never touched. Ugh! I can’t wait to hear how you like A Single Thread of Moonlight though!

[@hfollman98]

Romance in space recs: Only Bad Options, Gideon the Ninth, The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet, Heart of Iron, The Space Between Worlds, This is how you lose the time war, The Host

[@asavagegarden]

i also used to buy from bookdepository but since it closed, i moved to buying from kennys bookshop & art gallery (from ireland) and they're cheaper, both used or new and they ship for 1 euro each book. totally recommend it.

[@meganhenriksen6711]

this video was HORRIBLE because there were SO MANY GOOD BOOKS and I had to keep pausing to add them as “want to read” on goodreads and that is EXTREMELY inconvenient (but in the best way???)

[@laurendimke967]

you want space romance?! Winters Orbit by Everina Maxwell. Space politics and space love. you will not be disappointed!!! ♥️

[@ivybookout]

I got the ARC for the sequel of Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries and I’m SO excited

[@danijelaostojic6182]

I can't believe you gonna read Sarah J.Mass! 😂😂😂 PS. Thank you for Wide Sargasso sea. I love it!

[@creativemantlemusic9305]

Wowsers!! 18 books in the one haul! Seriously impressed! Like you, I rarely buy new or new release books, I much prefer either Thrift stores and Op-shops. I have to say... You are just too cute! Your enthusiasm is infectious and I never noticed how adorable it is that you smell each book! Love it!

[@saranshnegi6535]

Somehow, I always knew that Daisy Edgar Jones was into reading. Glad to have finally found her channel! Subscribed.

[@comfortreadsJess]

omg i loved the rainbow magic books growing up! I would always borrow them from the library!

[@serendipeachy5548]

Have you read The Poppy War trilogy? I'm reading it rn and I can't recommend it enough. It's an adult Chinese fantasy mainly about war and shamanism. Not a light read though.

[@Brunosploot]

Science fiction romance: This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

[@joanavitoriano7811]

For me it was the "You have bewitched me, body and soul" like you have all my heart emmie

[@moonstonepearl21]

Are you okay? You haven't been updating as much. Is it just your heavy schoolwork load keeping you away?

[@liamwhalen]

YA SciFi Romance/Coming of Age - Aetherbound by E.K. Johnston

[@stephaniem1107]

The only scifi with romance I enjoyed was Winter's Orbit. Very political and there's a murder mystery in it too.

[@nidhisoni9860]

Another Eva Ibbotson i think you might enjoy is The Star of Kazan! Its super cozy!

[@irislovesreading]

When i saw the cover of magnolia parks i thought it was another middle grade you're telling me it's not??

[@awildbecoming]

LOVE IN SPACE… you’ve got a merch idea there

[@nidhisoni9860]

Emma, I wanna recommend the manga - Yona of the Dawn! Its fantasy, its got adventure, romance, palace intrigue, a morally grey character, and Yona undergoes some of the best character development I've ever seen! I went into it thinking it'd be a regular shoujo manga (those are super fun too! ) but was pleasantly surprised by the depth and just overall fun vibes? Highly recommend!

[@zeroyah]

Allah'ım inşallah bende böyle bir kitap alışverişi yaparımmmmm aminnn

[@danibosman5342]

Here’s a wintery rec from one fan of snow to another: ‘Robbergirl’ by ST Gibson It’s a sapphic retelling of the Snow Queen that takes place in Sweden. A very quick read by one of my favourite authors of all time ❄️

[@WonkyWonko]

Sci-fi with romance - This is How You Lose the Time War. A Memory Called Empire. Gideon the Ninth (not explicit romantic but come on.)

[@jorjastonej]

Blackwells has good prices and will ship to Canada and USA with shipping included in book price

[@Samantha-br5wn]

Hi Emma, If you’re getting into manga I’d recommend “Snow white with the red hair” what initially got me interested is that the female protagonist is a herbalist! You always have the most lovely videos btw

[@peanutmabel]

Twisted Games is one of my favorite romance books but it’s objectively not that good if that makes sense lmao like if I think too much about it it becomes a 3 star so I just don’t

[@melaniediel7540]

on a sunbeam by tillie walden, it’s a sci-fi romance that is so wholesome🥺pls read it, ur gonna fall in love

[@kmllnng]

kitchen princess was so good but so hard to find 😭 finally was able to borrow from our local library

[@ecaterinaiacob2848]

I Love, Love, Love your Joy! You are sooooo sweet ❤❤❤. Greetings from Romania 😊

[@tbrooks529]

Scify rom: This is How You Lose the Time War. A MUST read. Seriously. Immediately get this book and read it.

[@paulmyers9049]

Cooking princess!! You found it 😭 love emmai! 😖 Xo

[@unnecessarydubstep9448]

Somewhat of a sci-fi romance book is The Forever War by Joe Haldeman

[@RileyBristol-m8v]

Please read Defy The Stars, it is the best sci-fi romance and best book I've ever read

[@baileydonnell2292]

You should totally read the Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula le Guin. Great sci fi book about winter!

[@moonstonepearl21]

Getting you soul trapped inside a machine upon death sounds terrifying.

[@beckyl4343]

I used to read tons of Eva Ibbotson books in high school, what a throwback!

[@amberspence5092]

Heather Fawcett also released a middlegrade witchy retelling of Anne of Green Gables this year. It was so cute

[@CarrieBarrieintheDesert]

Lol the anxiety the coffee gave me 😂😂 I'm so excited to see what you think of Court of Thorns etc series. Not something I'd probably ever read but of course I see it everywhere and I've watched other reviews and...ohmigosh the ridiculousness. I'm anticipating a hilarious video to come.

[@hemera.r]

'I have the right to destroy myself' is so cool and weird and confusing and the writing is really like a fever dream...

[@lis7063]

Book depository having closed down will be my villain origin story

[@jasminealdrich7333]

Im reading the encyclopedia of fairies right now and its sooo good :))

[@PoorPersonsBookReviewer]

Yes more sci-fi romance, "When will people realize robots are erotic!" lol

[@johnsailorsgoat]

I LOL’d at you opening Bewitched. 🤣😂

[@potbelliedpowermodel]

I got a shiver when you mentioned the "-ology" books. Dragonology was my entire life. We had Pirateology too and that book inspired my siblings and I to turn our back deck into a pirate ship and those were some of the most fun times

[@mlybrnte]

Hi, Emma! I think we're in the same year in college. This has been the most gruelling semester ever 😩. You're right that drowning in wholesome books really work instead of absorbing the more difficult ones. I'm in the middle of reading Comet in Moominland, and The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy is in my tbr. Happy reading! Goodluck in uni!

[@linacarson9777]

Space romance - Across the Universe by Beth Revis!

[@goddessnix444]

i just clicked on this and you are SO FUNNY.

[@eurydicereads]

Gideon the ninth is almost a si-fi romance I would recommend that!

[@moonstonepearl21]

The Lion King is based on African folklore too I believe.

[@robertocatrone715]

I love your enthusiasm and energy. Keep up the good work. Bravo Bella

[@Pewpewrawan]

the most thing i love about you the positive energy that I get from you videos

[@ab5365]

Half a Soul is nothing like Bridgerton. So you are good :)

[@bellppa411]

RIP book depository 🪦😭🕊️