Every book I read in October / the month of reading big books

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welcome to october's big wrap-up of everything from rant reviews about dark academia, shakespeare, grimdark fantasy, crying over a new favourite gothic gory bloody violent book of all time, epic poetry, questionable romance, and generally getting swamped by uni reading help
in this video...
The Maidens tidd.ly/3ltwUdu
Nicholas Nickleby tidd.ly/3jRYpfQ
Nevernight tidd.ly/3abzBtw
King Lear tidd.ly/3FgM3GO
LDK tidd.ly/2ZWBXL0
The Faerie Queene tidd.ly/3laU4VG
Paradise Lost tidd.ly/3Dg6vWm
The Bloody Chamber tidd.ly/3a5Sw9j
Hooked tidd.ly/3okAVkL
A Court of Mist and Fury tidd.ly/3H9eNCv
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[@Spookserz]

“This book is a sloppy mess. Opened up the book, the plot, fell out.” Almost spit my coffee out 😆

[@bhupathindocha2847]

“The characters seemed like they were born from 1 big potato and each character become a little baby fry” - Emma 2021

[@jimmycryz]

if she ever made merch, this should be on a tshirt.

[@juliarosemaryturk]

came to the comment section for this

[@takolivia4142]

I had to pause because it was so savage but also so true, could not have discribed it better but damn, what a burn xD

[@laurakuhlmann1626]

"I opened the book, the plot fell out." Amazing line, I'm going to quote you

[@apollonia6656]

A description I would choose for all of the novels by James Joyce !

[@moaandersson5223]

Your rant about the Maidens was delightfully hilarious, loved it

[@aditmaryadi6678]

Oh Emma, how conspicuous that Dune book is 😂 Talking about big books, I started to read War & Peace this morning and already at page 25. Yes it is a commitment and I'm going to finish it at the end of this year.

[@Scottlp2]

War and peace is great. Print out a list of characters to refer to because characters have 3 names: Nickname, first name and family name. Enjoy.

[@aditmaryadi6678]

@@Scottlp2 Yes I do! Thanks for the advice!

[@shelbycunningham6365]

I’m still trying to finish it and I started last year!

[@pavneetkaur265]

@@shelbycunningham6365 what why i mean how

[@Scottlp2]

@@shelbycunningham6365 it is a fairly easy reading book, but keeping the characters strait is tough (thus the list). If you are not into it, no worries, but if you are open give it another try.

[@AbrilP96]

My favorite book of the month was a book I read about on a Reddit thread called ‘Japanese authors that aren’t named Haruki Murakami’ lol. It’s called ‘The Miracles of the Namiya General Store’ by Keigo Higashino, I really loved it, finished it in two days. Highly recommend!

[@niks961]

you always post at around 11pm in my timezone which is the time when i'm usually winding down and cleaning up before bed so your videos have become a staple for me 🥺 just wanna say thanks too for getting me back into classics again after not picking one up for almost 2 years

[@jamesduggan7200]

Milton's imagining of how Adam felt upon learning Eve had eaten the apple is unparalleled.

[@apollonia6656]

Love Paradise Lost.......one of the books for my ' A ' Level.....a while back.

[@eliezeraltshul8550]

On the note of manga, I think you would love 'Love is War'. It's hilarious and yet kind of a great psychoanalysis on teenage romance drama.

[@payelbagchi8317]

Hey emma! Can you make a plant tour and caring tips for them? We would love to watch it

[@chenningpeng2981]

Oh yes, this would be awesome!

[@emmiereads]

love that idea, was already thinking of a doing a little plant tour and collection so yes I'll include caring tips!!

[@payelbagchi8317]

@@emmiereads thanks💗

[@ohobrenda]

I absolutely love the way you describe different writings and characters, talking about potatoes and little fries and spoon feeding writing aaa it's so funny and creative. I just love watching your book analysis and everything, great video once again!

[@comfyreadss]

always my favourite notification :')) this was such a good reading month ahhhhh

[@sarahhrovat3837]

I studied Angela Carter early in my English program, and The Bloody Chamber remains one of the most well-written things I’ve ever read, it’s stunning!

[@Iovearchive]

emmie ! your videos are always the highlight of my day

[@atirahmarshall6947]

Hey Emma! I really liked the "solving the mystery" video you did recently. You could do Crooked House, five little pigs, A murder is announced, 4: 50 Paddington by Agatha Christie. They'll be fun to solve. Love your content! 💜

[@jackierothmeier8630]

In comparison to your mammoth reads, my recommendation might feel minuscule, but my favorite read of the month was Zadie Smith’s Intimations. This is a collection of six or so essays written at the beginning of the pandemic from Zadie’s perspective as she grapples with the drastically shifting tides. It lived up to its namesake, it was intimate and lovely and welcoming and reflective; I didn’t think I had any interest in reading about the pandemic (this may be the only exception), but her masterful use of language made me feel understood in a way I haven’t by many books recently. I would certainly recommend to anyone!

[@CathyFrontier]

2 stars for ‘The Maidens’? After that review? 😅 What does a book have to do to you in order to earn 1 star?

[@djunaskye6220]

So bad, she couldn't finish it, perhaps?

[@emmiereads]

somehow I've read a whole ton of books that have ranked so much worse haha so this one got 2 stars!

[@apollonia6656]

Emmie, I'm thinking James Joyce. I would give him half and I am being generous !

[@solbutton1611]

Great timing, because I literally just got back from the book store, and now I can relax with some *emmie* content to fit the mood ☺️

[@charlotteleo7213]

Paradise Lost is arguably the world's most influential fan fic.

[@Tolstoy111]

Is the Iliad fan fic? He uses existing characters after all

[@hempstockashley1112]

My favorite kind of videos from your channel

[@remarkablylisa]

I love unwinding down with Emmie

[@Skyblockenjoyerrrrrr]

Just opened KZbin to see if I could find a video of yours to rewatch and, of course, you just posted. Perfect timing.

[@chi6372]

Girl you're so ready for 200k I can even smell it!! 👏👏 Thanks for remaining my consistent and reliable free therapy 💜

[@desmondhume]

forever mystified by your ability to read so much while in school

[@luhsea]

I absolutely love the way you talk about books, you use language in a really beautiful way! My fave books I read this month were The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson and Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky.

[@sophhnavarro]

Your explanation of The Bloody Chamber was chef's kiss, can't wait for my hold to come in :D

[@vksomji]

Thankyou for Creating this Channel. I watch your VLogs for Motivation to Restart with my Lost Interest in Learning, Understanding & Reading Books especially English Literature. Thanks again.

[@ba-gg6jo]

Just finished the Bloody Chamber, a superb collection. The first story achieved more gothic horror in 40+ pages than Mexican Gothic achieved in over 300 pages. Totally agree about the assessment. This collection might only be just over 140 pages but the stories are so rich and descriptive.

[@kelleyiswriting]

Lmao flat Stanley I love it 😂❤️ thanks for sharing another video 🥺

[@penguino9291]

if you want a good manga recommendation, witch hat atelier has a gorgeous art style and the storyline is so heartwarming!

[@awkwardcoffeebean5257]

You talking about Angela Carter was honestly everything

[@tessamoore5894]

I read King Lear for class this October, and also loved discussing all of the motifs and character foils within the play more than just reading it.

[@milaces1323]

Now my Sunday is perfect. Thanks Emma! 😊😊😊

[@penultimateh766]

Interesting reviews and cute scarf! Love your soft voice and smile as always.

[@eloisegreig6069]

Ugh, I've been waiting for this:) I have a video idea- live videos / long unedited videos like a 'study with me' or a 'write an essay with me' that could be put on in the background to study with etc... Have an amazing week- thanks so much for the top-tier videos as always!

[@emmiereads]

definitely gonna be making some of those! thank you so much

[@remarkablylisa]

Emmie roasting books is my new fave. Flat Stanley and baked potatoes are my new insults

[@aliciagarcia8350]

15:00 - spoonfeeding myself the words of an author is EXACTLY what I felt when i finished the short story collection by Carmen Maria Machado - I wanted to eat her words that felt like cake with all the layers and layers of meaning and beauty....cant believe i found someone else that also felt eating words as a genuine craving

[@johnsaxongitno4life588]

Congrats to you on your amazing reading 📖 for the last month of October tbr please stay safe and enjoy your reading 📖 love your channel love your Australia fan John

[@soph3373]

October was such a great reading month! I'm very excited for November

[@MartinDSmith]

I enjoyed my October reads immensely: Nicholas Nickelby (4.5),It(4),Untold Night And Day(4.5),The Iliac Crest(4.5),Do Not Say We Have Nothing (5) and Prayers Of A Young Poet(beautiful). That's one pillow you described I would love to lay my head on.When are we going to see your incarnation of Mia again?I loved her❤️

[@DidiAphra]

I ordered The Bloody Chamber a few days ago because of you!!! I think I'm really gonna love it!!!

[@michreviews1704]

I love your voice, especially when you're roasting books! XD I admire you for ready so many big books in one month, I'm about to start by biggest book of the year which is The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson and boy it's taking me a minute to make a dent in it. Excited to see more videos of yours!

[@haykatshemyan8874]

That Flat Stanley reference sent me through a rush of flashbacks

[@estelarubin764]

Thank you another great video. My favorite book for October was Infinite Country by Patricia Engel. You recommended that one! Thank you so much! I also enjoyed A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. Thank you for your videos and I can't wait to read some of the books you recommend today. 😊 have a wonderful day

[@ReadingNymph]

So many big books! Good luck with your essays

[@toddbelanger1923]

Emmie on a Sunday...PERFECT

[@sarahsperusals]

i live for the maidens slander

[@evaggeliatseliou9329]

Truly enjoyed this 😍😍 your ranting is the best thing ever🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thatonekarissa]

idk if any other people have said/asked for this, but I would absolutely love if you did a video discussing different essays/essay topics that you've written! hearing you talk about writing essays on Paradise Lost just made me yell at the screen "TELL ME WHAT THE TOPIC IS" and I would love a whole video discussing different essays you've written!

[@matildemendespinto8642]

Talking about big books, I am reading Palace Walk by Nagiub Mahfouz and I am absolutely loving it - I recommend it to everyone who likes Tolstoy

[@abbeyroche2983]

Love Nagiub Mahfouz!!!! 😍

[@IzzyRain]

You have such a talent for reviewing!

[@alexandraramz]

the queen of booktube ❤️ also this outfit is a dream

[@kayaw584]

Finally someone hated The Maidens as much as I did!!! It was definitely a mess of a novel! Very cathartic to listen to your rant, THANK YOU

[@DidiAphra]

15:10 i love the way u describe it omg 😭

[@mishelly]

I agree Velaris is my favorite fantasy location! It seems so magical and beautiful

[@myrtolefk]

i think my favourite book this month was dune as i was reading it in anticipation for the movie which i have now watched four times and loved and i liked the book as well! it really put me in the mood to read more sci fi for sure and it's such a huge detailed world so i'm glad i read it

[@brenndasouzaa]

Kindred was the best I read in October and in general. I’m so so happy to finally got around to read it! Also the audiobook of Coraline was fantastic.

[@abbeyroche2983]

The therapist book you are looking for is "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" and it's a phenomenal book

[@jociamponelli1008]

Seconded, I adored it.

[@remarkablylisa]

It would be interesting to see you read more contemporary romances.

[@bruh-iy9ec]

Holy moly I thought I dreamt up 'Flat Stanley'.. didn't realise anyone else knew about that shiz! (Absolutely slapped!)

[@dirtyraccoon3014]

I love your channel

[@HaleyShealy15]

I also read King Lear for class this month! It was my favorite of the Shakespeare i've read now. I liked the nihilist take on death. super bleak.

[@bryanCCC]

hi emmie! just wanted to know if you can only do one thing in the world would it definitely be reading? thx!

[@Rachel-nb4mx]

i vote for a full video dedicated to book rants

[@limeparticle]

King Lear was my first Shakespeare play and ngl it made me much more intimidated by Shakespeare than I needed to be.

[@enquantoissoleio]

Emma which microphone do you use? Your voice sound so ASMR in this vídeo. Loved it.

[@emmiereads]

this video I used the Blue Yeti!

[@mediumjohnsilver]

In amongst the big books, have you been able to slip in some short story reading from your Borges book?

[@viccapollo]

Hello Emma! Have you ever read ‘The Master and Margarita’ by Mikhail Bulgakov? Totally recommend and I’m really curious about your thoughts on it

[@camilla9196]

I want to read this so bad but it keeps sitting on my shelves. I need some motivation to pick it up I think haha.

[@emmiereads]

not yet but it's on my shelf!!

[@rondoflicflac]

Perfect video for chilling in bed the night before an exam❤️

[@emmiereads]

good luck!!

[@nikitapotsangbam6739]

Yes October is the month of reading big books I read 1Q84 + 8 books .

[@nikitapotsangbam6739]

@Tanya my years of rest and relaxation, the elephant vanishes, second place, untold night and day, the setting sun, howl and other poems, almond, the metamorphosis and exciting times

[@nikitapotsangbam6739]

@Tanya I added "exciting times" to the list but if you like the vibe of "the picture of dorian gray" I recommend reading "second place" by ruchel cusk and "untold night and day" is a very magical book. BTW my favourite short story from "the elephant vanishes" is "sleep."

[@Morfeusm]

@@nikitapotsangbam6739 metamorphosis like in Kafka?

[@nikitapotsangbam6739]

@@Morfeusm yes !

[@Morfeusm]

@@nikitapotsangbam6739 I read it this October too! It was fun actually! I could not stop laughing how ridiculous it was despite it being so horrible. Did you like it?

[@chelleandpoppy6379]

I took an entire class on Milton, but I didn't love his writing style or his works. I'm glad you enjoyed Paradise Lost! The one thing I would recommend from that class is Samson Agonistes!

[@karenhayward1488]

Yes! I was also sooo sooo disappointed in the book, “The Maidens” I was so close to not finishing it but gritted my teeth and kept going. Ugh.

[@djunaskye6220]

My favorite reads of October are "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson, and "The Survivor" by James Herbert. I get scared easily, but I decided to dip my toes into horror last month, and I think those two books are good levels of horror for me. Spooky, but won't keep me up at night!

[@bookswithes1018]

You said that, for reading your first Shakespear, King Lear isn't a good choice. I want to start reading Shakespear, any recommendations of what I can start with? Lots of love, Esme

[@academiabocault]

I loved your edition of Paradise Lost is there any link where I can find it? Hugs from Brazil.

[@annavoronetska6207]

would love to read some of your essays 😍

[@yoshiforpm]

Have you ever seen “Slings and Arrows”? There’s one season focusing on King Lear. It’s a brilliant show and set, I believe, in your neck of the woods (at an expy of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival). If you haven’t, I suspect that you’d love it.

[@nikwolf7722]

If you enjoy footnotes so much you should def. check out Terry Pratchett's Discwordl novels (if you haven't already). He always uses a looot of footnotes to develop the world, explain things or make stupid jokes. It's a wild ride.

[@MsKakay12]

For manga that I think you would enjoy, I HIGHLY recommend Witch Hat Atelier! It follows a young girl named Coco who's dream is to become a witch and is introduced to the world of magic. The artwork is STUNNING and I think you would really enjoy it. I also recommend Blue Period (which is about a boy who's love for art is awakened), Yona of the Dawn (an insanely good historical fantasy/romance), Blue Flag (follows four friends in their last year of high school and has a love quadrangle including queer characters) and Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You.

[@CarlyUTube]

The MAIDENS was such a disappointment! You summarized it beautifully! It was my most anticipated book of the year which makes me feel even worst. I thought I had found a new favorite author in Alex, but now I am thinking maybe he is more of a one hit wonder. That’s how bad this book was for me compared to his first one.

[@jaishreeverma639]

It's always fun when your videos are around. Anyway you look amazing. Do you always look good or you put extra efforts before shooting a vid?

[@lucas.ritzmann]

the new album by fiona apple, "a diamond encrusted ruby set in a sapphire lining of jewels tucked into a plush red velvet little pearl infested pillow", is now available on all streaming platforms

[@sophiethepegasus]

Emmie, are you still interested in reading the Haunting of Hill House? It's one of the most impactful books I have ever read, and I would love to hear your thoughts on it.

[@justinbiag1929]

Please read The Stormlight Archive! If you're interested, I mean.

[@Jenniferdiz535]

What is the best edition for Dante's inferno and paradise lost? or at least which edition/translation would you recommend?

[@madeline3954]

this does make me want to read a court of mist and fury again because i completely understand like the mess and length of the book but i also read it when i was like 13 and it was everything to me and i read it several times

[@illchangemyusernamewhenith9130]

Have you read Crecent City by Maas? It's a good adult fantasy

[@mouettee]

i haven’t read much but this month i finished the picture of dorian, read shuni for school which is an essay on innus (very interesting) and i started royal by jean-philippe baril guérard which idk if it’s translated to english but so far it’s really good

[@LilMorphineAnnie]

Lmao your Maidens rant 😂 I am currently reading The Silent Patient and am really enjoying it, so it’s super disappointing to hear that The Maidens is…not good

[@emilyben8403]

hey!!! i’m studying abroad in italy next semester and i was wondering if you had any book recommendations for like the vibe of like reading in an italian cafe or even just like books that take place in italy?? thank u 💞

[@emmiereads]

oh my gosh try My Brilliant Friend! also have the best time ever that is amazing

[@bookishbia]

I really want to read Angela Carter but I have no idea where to start and I'm usually a big scaredy-cat so I'm a little hesitant to pick a random one.. help?

[@inspirationlab1444]

Just want to study....I really need to study... Ny whole future depends on it.... And not just mine.... Wish I could study.... Maybe not wishing hard enough... And I want to be a writer..( and I have been working on it but not very social so don't know what to do...).. I just Have amazing stories but I just don't know what to do about it... Any guidance ?

[@AuReLiaCloVen]

Yayyyyyyyyy!!! New video!!! ♥♥♥♥

[@mayflower38]

Really enjoyed the video :) Somehow October is a good reading month for all of us, I actually managed to read 18 Books (over 5.000 pages)! Which is totally crazy, I know. My favourites were Crimson Shore by Preston & Child, Dearest Milton James & SIr by N.R. Walker and Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo. That is a wild mix of genres but October really has been a mess haha (which is why I mainly read questionable gay romance that was free on kindle unlimited lol)

[@eire02]

kindle unlimited really does end up giving some of the best and worse of gay romance… good thing I extended my membership to douse myself in even more!

[@celestegobbi1704]

Okay, but can we talk about your grandma’s exquisite literary taste? I would read anything and everything that she’d ever suggest - Grandma’s bookclub 🥰

[@martasgreatlibrary]

i felt the same way about nicholas nickleby! looking forward to more dickens though!

[@AmandaMBooks]

I wish I read that many books in a month! How do you have time? Are you a super fast reader?

[@Iovearchive]

i've been wanting to get into reading more dickens, any suggestions for someone who is fairly new to his writing ?

[@jmsl910]

great expectations is a really good entry point!

[@Iovearchive]

@@jmsl910 i remember reading some of it in middle school !! ill definitely check it out again, tysm :)

[@sashahawkins]

Definitely read The Magic Toyshop and Nights at the Circus by Angela Carter! She's incredible

[@abundzufreddy]

If you like worldbuilding footnotes in fantasy books, you should check out the Zamonia Series by Walter Moers. It's the most amazing german fantasy series/world. The english translation seems to be great as well.

[@tahminakhaleel2395]

Hi Emma. Just found out about this book called Phantom Heart by Kelly Creagh. Apparently it's inspired by The Phantom Of The Opera apart from incorporating another novel's elements. Thought to let you know if you wanted to check it out. I'm yet to read it. 🙂