a PRODUCTIVE WEEK 🎀 back to the city, first week with a new kitten, routines

[@AnakinSkywanker]

Like you, I started learning to drive recently. So also like you I may also take on two cats to care for. The combined 18 lives will exactly make up for the number of lives I've ended trying to perfect right turns.

[@emmiereads]

that’s fair, my right turns are frighteningly wide😂

[@bookoffholicbookwart5945]

I totally understand you😅😂. I'm learning to drive to, and I'm not a fan of my skills

[@seochangbinsarms]

LMAO STOP I HATE RIGHT HAND TURNS😭💀

[@shanshangalan8074]

I love kitty

[@fiddleleaffiction]

Happy 400k to my favorite KZbinr, a virtual companion for many for multiple years, and the most soothing coping outlet during the most difficult season of my life (seriously, i have a playlist of your vlogs that i play on repeat to get me through each night). Cheers to you. Thank you for sharing your life, your wisdom, your humor, and your vulnerability with this community. Forever grateful, and SO HAPPY FOR YOU 🎉

[@emmiereads]

This made me smile so much my cheeks hurt, thank you so much beautiful💙 so grateful for you!!!

[@grady_young]

Calcifer is growing into such a healthy and handsome cat and GRENDEL! Can already tell he's gonna be a heartbreaker. Congrats on 400k!

[@Victoria-yf5rr]

Just in case you change your mind about Grendel, I think Howl or Jenkins would be so cute. So wholesome to think about how Howl’s heart keeps Calcifer alive 🥹🥹

[@shanshangalan8074]

You should have name the orange kitty Garfield

[@RhiannaVarney]

Cats have such a great ability to improve my well-being 😊 Love the vlog, as always 📚

[@mattkean1128]

Calcifer and Grendel get along so well! ❤ Yay for putting out your tendrils into the world. I struggle with that myself. 🙌

[@Bassynater2500]

I used to be a dedicated dog person and thought cats weren’t for me. My girlfriend and I were chosen by this beautiful black cat from the streets and took him in and when I say he is literally THE best pet. Practically a dog and so kind and affectionate and fun to be with. I quickly came around and am at odds with whether I am a cat person now or a dog person still, but our baby boy Sake ( pronounced like alcohol in Japanese ) is an absolute blessing in our lives! Your videos/ channel has inspired me to read a book a month this year as a resolution and I finished Picture of Dorian Gray in January and I’m reading Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness this month. It’s been so nice to put my nose in books again so thanks for the inspiration!

[@EuskaltelEuskadi]

Congratulations on 400k!!!

[@emmiereads]

THANK YOU!!!☺️

[@hmm6411]

I love that the name Grendel is sticking. I recently watched an old episode in which you said it was what you wanted to name a future pet. Calcifer won out for first, but this makes Grendel an organic choice. Love it. Happy parenting!!!

[@chiarabertoldi7]

Evermore people arise!🤎this new album I've a feeling is for us Emma, love the shirt! 😍

[@cassandrasaturn623]

Hey! Now that you're back, I would love to see an update of your physical tbr video or of your series video! Love your content, even though I am a silent watcher and I am always excited when you upload.

[@subtlefire7256]

I've been feeling pretty anxious and emotionally strung out all weekend, so I guess that's why I almost started crying when you talked about your new cat. What a cute little fellow! I'm so happy you've found a sibling for Calcifer and that they get along so well 😭🐱🐱

[@Blondie101010100]

Toooo many exciting things in this headline!! 😍

[@martinelanglois3158]

Yesss! Congratulations! You have reached 400k 🎉 Your new purr machine is so cute 😻. Have a great week with your fur babies. ❤

[@lunaginebra]

It’s crazy how a person you look up to so much can make you want to read a book or an author: in school, last year we were supposed to read Under the jaguar sun and I really was not feeling it so I didn’t read it, but the second you mentioned this book and this author I remembered that and wanted to read him right away cause I was like “oh! I know that author!” haha so here I am, excited to read him after not wanting to in school. Also I’m so happy you have Grendel now! Like I said in your ig, you’re such a beautiful family and I love seeing you so happy, Emmie 🥹 I hope you continue feeling that way 🩵🩵

[@hploverr1029]

it always makes me happy to hear you being an evermore girlie, best wishes to you and your cats 🥰🤍

[@meyca]

Currently in the process of crocheting a blanket for my partner and I couldn’t have had a more perfect buddy to spend my time with right now. Massive congratulations on 400k Emma! I’ve been watching for a few years now and I’m so excited to see your grow

[@adesai1000]

honestly I have been feeling pretty bummed out lately too, and seeing your chill relaxing video is always nice. Congrats on the cat and 400k btw!

[@miravanneste]

Congratulations on 400k! I can't think of anyone more deserving. Thank you for always making such comforting videos and for being your own beautiful self. I love you Emma

[@denisefreitas6727]

Darling Emma, congrats on 400k! I'm so glad Calcifer has a brother! Grendel is adorable! 🐈🐈🐾🐾🐾🐾💕💕💕

[@olena_503]

grendel is the cutest🥰 patiently waiting on the next vlog and it's exiting news

[@gindokki]

Emma - you look absolutely radiant, and I'm so glad your trip back home helped heal and refresh you - it's so abundant in this vlog, and I couldn't be happier for you about that. It's funny how similar our situations are (were) - I too got really "done" with living in London (in the UK) and went back home for what was supposed to be a week-long trip turned month. It's been one of the best decisions I've ever made, and coming back is so hard I know, but I'm so proud of you for doing it! Also congratulations on the new kitty!!! Seeing big bro / cat dad Calcifer playing with sweet little Grendel was just about the cutest thing - you've raised such a gentlemanly cat and it's been such a joy - his growth, and yours, and of course all the beautiful content you're always sharing with us. I started Monte Cristo last year but left it to the side because of school, and this is definitely a sign to pick it back up because it is amazing and Dumas is one of my favourite writers of all time. So much love and sending good vibes your way always !

[@Kyle4k9]

I'm so happy for you and your little family. Calcifer and Grendel are going to be loved deeply and have awesome lives. Congrats on 400K too!

[@itsjustamy1876]

So nice to meet your new family member. He is just so adorable. I love your relationship with Calcifer and Grendel! Love it when you talk about your cats 🐈

[@literaryswoon]

Glad you're liking Calvino so far! I read "Invisible Cities" a few years ago and I was utterly obsessed with it and the way Calvino built and explored imagined architectures and fictional memories of fictional places. Blew my mind.

[@angelalimerick]

Your vlogs always seem to arrive when I need them the most ❤ love that Cal has a brother now, such beautiful cats 🥰

[@syedanamazhassan8084]

Emma dude we r addicted to your book tube videos and other vlogs Never stop filming 🎥 ✨️

[@christinefreeland7339]

I love hearing about your crafting. As I'm watching this video, I'm cross stitching. Very relaxing.

[@AkaHeiwa]

So happy for you and Calcifer and Grendel!! It's so heartwarming to see them getting along and to see how happy they make you 😊 thanks for sharing your week with us!

[@maeiscompletelyfine]

Been here before you even reached 1K and now you're at 400K! What a feat Emma, I'm so happy for you! Your channel has been a source of comfort since 2020? 2019? and a lot happened since then but one thing's for sure, this channel of yours continues to be a source of solace and joy for me (and I'm sure for a lot of others as well-- all over the world!) thank you for sharing your love for reading with us, thank you for your goofy skits, thank you for your wide eyed-wonder.

[@moonstonepearl21]

Hearing you talk about If on a Winter's Night a Traveler overloaded my brain.

[@vonSchaltz]

You have brought back my love for books, reading and reading good books!! I have been following you for a few months and share the love for Murakami, naps, and cats with you. Also, I find your videos very comforting. So excited to be part of your book club. So far I’m quite enjoying reading If On A Winter’s Night Traveler and am looking forward to joining you for Book of Tomes for the later half of the year 🥰

[@ambermeyet4980]

❤ the familiars magic ✨ and isn't just for wizards anymore

[@32973march]

Hi, Emmie! I've been following your vlog for several years and want to say I love that you are back home in the city. :)

[@helloitsme5727]

Congrats on 400k, Emma! 🎉 been here since 1k and i feel like a proud parent 😌

[@sarahdehaud]

I hope you're doing good even though you're back in the city, take care of yourself during what can be some difficult times 🫶🏻

[@bethnoel1148]

Emma, you are my comfort person in this world.

[@yw1971]

34:07 - I remember those lines. Often quoted. Especially the one on books you should know even before you were born

[@CarrieBarrieintheDesert]

Woow! 400k!! Congrats, so happy for you! I remember when you hit 100k and how exciting that was. Makes me realize how long I've been watching, time flies!

[@marcelademarchi5610]

it's so great to see you happy, Emma!

[@LesHugg]

You look so much happier! Thank you for the vlog!

[@roseschrier3770]

Love this vlog🤗💙🐈 the kitty soooo darn cute! Good luck with your new living arrangement & chapter in your life nice calcifer has a playmate & friend. I love all animals but cats my fav!💙🐈

[@samthelittleghost]

Okay this may sounds dumb but seeing calcifer in the cardboard box at the end of the video with Grendel snifing around just unlocked a core memory of my childhood. I don't know if you've ever read Ginger by Charlotte Voake (an illustrated book for children) but it's completely them! I loved this story so much as a kid, it's so fun to see their living doppelgangers in your video XD

[@tundeszabo8220]

Grendel is so adorable, I just love his cute nose. ❤ Calcifer's like a caring, gentle big brother. I imagine the two of them chilling with Chino in Calcifer's clubhouse. I'm glad you like If on a Winter's Night a Traveler. I read it for uni and really enjoyed it. Congrats on the 400k, you deserved it! 😊

[@danadalrey]

37:38 my favvvvv moment, you're so cute while stuttering ohmygod emma 😭😭

[@LisaK1075]

This video makes me so happy!!!

[@rana2804]

They way Calcifer gently played with Grindle the kitten and licked it as it’s own child melted my heart 😭❤️

[@ileanaaaaa]

Congratulations on reaching 400K! I started following your channel around the time you posted the Dark Academia Tag video. Since then, you have been a constant source of coziness in the vast world of the internet, as well as a great inspiration for reading. Thank you for that! 🙏💕 This year, I have also decided to read more wholesome things that bring me happiness and to focus on quality over quantity. Last year was tough, and I want my reading to be a source of joy. I plan to be more intentional with my book choices and pick fewer books. Let's see how it goes!

[@PrathyushaChavan]

A new cat!!! Congratulations 🎉🎉❤

[@camscornerbooks]

I love the comparison of the map in a video game and the character who bumps against a world not yet created. It’s something I’ve wanted so badly to explore on my channel, the storytelling of video games and how to connect to them like you do with novels.

[@halfgodfairy8654]

This vlog made me squeal so much; I love Grendell and Calcifer together. So happy that you finally got a second cat!!! I love love love that youre reading If on a Winters Night a Traveler; I read it in December; absolutely adored it; 5 stars; and was constantly wondering whether or not youve read this, because it seemed right up your alley. It was truly unlike anything Ive ever read before.

[@Integritydefins]

That piano instrumental is so calming and makes me long for a past I've never lived. Sometime in the late 1700s with my Immortal Beloved....ugh, nostalgia for a home that is merely in my mind

[@LexiBun]

Congratulations on 400k!!! And welcome to the new kitty!! 🥰💛

[@kimbarbeaureads]

My mom made a lot of latch hook rugs when I was a kid. Her creations were all over the house. I made a pillow and called it quits. Lol I wish you well in your house hunting endeavors. Hopefully you'll be able to find a lovely cottage covered in honeysuckle with good lighting and floor to ceiling bookshelves. 😊

[@yacrupni]

Loved this vlog so much!! I’m so happy you were finally able to adopt a second kitten and I can’t wait to see Grendel grow up surrounded by so much love 🥹💙

[@crystal2816]

Calcifer and Grendel loooooove each other, aw 🥰 You’ve convinced me to try If On a Winter’s Night… it sounds very cool!

[@clairebrown4028]

I rescued a grey kitten this summer that looks a lot like Grendel. Around the same time, we also rescued a little orange kitty. So now I have an orange and a grey kitty as well! They are best bros now and the orange one is ALWAYS trying to clean the grey one. It's so precious. Cats are wonderful.

[@gabrielagarzon6566]

The little baby drinking from the fountain at the end 🥺💕

[@sascha7476]

I love these vlogs you make! They are perfect videos to relax by and slow down a bit. Especially when you get a new kitten ❤. We also have a water fountain for our cat. He loves it!! A little tip (you probably already thought of it) we also keep a ‘normal’ water bowl nearby for 2 reasons. In case the power goes out and if our cat starts drinking from the normal bowl, we know the fountain needs extra cleaning (apart from the filter I mean).

[@astronmy6916]

The moment I saw the video, I ran to make coffee. Now I'm ready for some cozy time with you

[@lynnkibbe2929]

That's so fantastic news 400k! The kitties are so cute together. I'm glad it worked out. I was so surprised to see your new taylor shirt. I have that canvas print on my wall. It's the magpie by Monet. My living room is dedicated to winter decor. We have a woodstove and we love to see snow falling while we're nice and cozy. And it's the perfect place to read a good book with a kitty on your lap. We have one cat and he likes being the king of the castle. All the best to you emmie. Love your channel ❤️

[@StarrySkies80]

Emma, congratulations on 400k and adopting your sweet new furbaby! My two boys say hello to yours! 😺😺

[@__rishikasingh]

This vlog made me feel relaxed and happy ❤️🐱

[@anthonyskrobul3726]

I love your two cats. I have two cats of my own, and they are great companions.

[@rondoflicflac]

I needed this vlog so much❤ hope you're doing good!!!

[@bookswithcoffees_]

Congratulations on 400k!! 🤍 I’ve been reading if on a winters night a traveler too and I had the same reaction to the first pages. Both reads for the bookclub have been very cool and memorable so far!

[@jadefrota1583]

I’ve been here since before the 100k bloopers video can’t believe you’re so grown 🥹🥹🥹

[@roseschrier3770]

Omg love love love the cats & their antics!🐈💙😂

[@rileyr5984]

Hey Emmie! Just wanted to congratulate you on hitting 400k subscribers! I remember watching your channel when you were at around 70k subs, and I’ve still never grown tired of your videos. Your videos are always so much fun to watch. They bring comfort, laughter, and brighten up my day! It has been amazing following you along on your journey. Continue doing what you do! I wish you long days and pleasant nights (:

[@katiedavis7601]

Congrats on 400k!! I been flowing you since 2020 and it’s amazing to see how you have grown. It’s crazy to think I grew up along you too 😂 I hope I can start a booktube vlog channel like yours this year 💛

[@amyh7673]

Cotton Candy grapes are so tasty!! Congrats on your new family member. So glad the boys are getting along well.

[@outsyinsy]

Love the name Grendel -- he looks like a Grendel. Congrats on 400k!

[@Cubehead27]

I'm glad you were able to have some restful time away from Toronto 😊 "Grendel" (or whatever his name ends up being) is utterly adorable and I love him ❤ honestly I love that name

[@hyemiyah]

oh my goodness! you're already at 400k 🎉 congratulations!!! you've really come so far and i feel so honoured to see how much your channel and you have grown ❤❤❤ also, congrats on grendel. he seems like such a good sport ❤ i've also learned so much from my cats and they honestly make my life better 😭 they didn't like their water fountain at first, but now they love it.

[@PatrikOrjes]

Grendel is adorable! I love him already! 😍

[@myrtolefk]

Congratulations on 400k Emma!! 💖 and welcome to Grendel I feel like that name really suits him! I hope you're having a wonderful week!

[@AdriFVA]

They are so cute together. The best buds 🤩

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Emmie happy new year to you and your loved ones and I hope that 2024 brings you a lot of love and happiness I enjoy your channel because you are amazing

[@areej1109]

Emma you absolutely need to read A Gentleman in Moscow! With your love for hotels the whole novel is set in one and it's just a very gorgeous book.

[@aaron_osborne]

Binging your videos has been comforting today. Trying to do school work with my laptop of a turtle speed is not fun.

[@emmiereads]

[@kariikosmos3005]

I just finished Icefields last night, and that is the most satisfying book I think I've ever read. Thank you for the continued, excellent book recommendations.

[@jadefrota1583]

I CAN’T WAIT FOR THE BLOOPERS VIDEO

[@dianananzhu1007]

Congratulations on 400k ☃!! Grendel is an adorable little man 😭😭😭

[@Ms-Peepers-Reading-Corner]

Congratulations on the new kitten! Grendel is an adorable name. 😻

[@SofiaPp]

Your kitties look so happy together! So nice to see :)

[@bekytg9393]

with the diamond art, you could cover a book that is one of your favourites, then display it.

[@emmiereads]

that is such a good idea!!!!

[@AnoukeSu]

I finished that exact same latch hook rug late last year. And my cats love to snooze on it. I bet Grendel & Calcifer will love it too. 😅 I saw your strawberries & it made me hungry. I like to make a bowl of honey granola with sliced strawberries & blueberries and a drizzle of Nutella on top. Mmm mmm good! And we love the cotton candy grapes too. lol

[@madeleinemehta]

Yet another beautiful video ❤

[@xradiantstarx]

Love the cat content! Also love your keyboard! I used to rug hook in 2005. I loved it!

[@abual-yamanal-shukri7627]

I wish you success

[@ooousuario]

400 k! Congrats🥳🥳🥳

[@camillafladberg673]

You should move here, to Norway, when you love winter this much😉. Today we have -6, alot of snow and a beautyful sun. It’s realy pretty❄️.

[@aprilchan1039]

Seeing Grendel beside the count of monte cristo book, Monty could be a good name also 😁💗

[@Blondie101010100]

Your new furbaby is gorgeous. I have a tabby too and she's very mischievous, so watch out! Calcifer is such a good big brother 🧡 Huge congrats on the 400k 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@loujanae31]

Leftover diamonds are great for greeting cards 💛

[@Na-yan]

Congrats Emma🤩

[@Curious-Cat]

Yeah! So excited about the new cat :) and congrats on hitting 400k!!!

[@emmiereads]

thank you!!

[@sogeking3976]

Congrats on 400k! Can't wait for another blooper reel ;)

[@Ms.SpookyNerd]

Great vlog adorable kitten. I used to do Latch Hooking in my teen years many years ago. 📚☕❄️😻

[@camscornerbooks]

Welcome back! What a cutie, he looks part Savannah. I’m so glad he and Cal love each other already! 🐈