everything i read from May-July 🌧️☂️

[@caricakes]

YESSSSSSS SIX OF CROWS AND PACHINKO!!!

[@herdaytale3971]

My favorite time is reading books with coffee in rainy days ❤🌧 I'm also a Vlogger & love your all suggestive book videos. I'll definitely read those suggested books. ❤

[@christy-anne-jones]

I absolutely agree! And thank you! I'm glad you liked the video 😊💛

[@juststardust9086]

Me too! Isn't it the best thing in the world! 💫

[@bbdlcn]

To the small amount of people that will read this, you’re gonna have a HUGE glow up and be the best version of yourself. I believe in you, keep going!!!✨Lots of love from a small KZbinr 🌈💕

[@christy-anne-jones]

😊💛

[@lovepower4899]

Thank you xoxo!

[@payalparkhe7260]

@@christy-anne-jones hey where are you😒?? Did not see any new video from you in these 3 weeks. Waiting for you to come back with new video 😒

[@onionyam5231]

I just started Pachinko! 💗 I was looking for a book to read that had beautiful writing, a calm/melancholic mood and had many life lessons packed into it. This is exactly what i needed right now 🌞 thank you for your recommendation!

[@syflthfia]

I've read around 50 books during quarantine (March-July). The latest ones were my longtime favorites, Legend series by Marie Lu. I read the series back in 2014, but I decided to reread because I just found out that the newest book (Rebel) came out last year. Anyway it's always a joy to see you talking about books! And I'm definitely getting myself a copy of Pachinko soon. xo

[@tomomi8861]

I bought the book, "Pachinko" after watching your video. I finished reading so fast! That't one of the best books I've ever read. In Japan, we learn about Japanese occupation of Korea in a history class, but it's not enough for students to feel and understand what it really is. I hope all the Japanese people read this book. Looking forward to watching more of your book recommendations soon again. Thank you.

[@wayneseow5594]

Just been getting back into reading actual books and falling in love with stories again. Best book so far this year for me is A Gentleman In Moscow. So, so good. Will look into some of your recommendations too.

[@landritabertyiski]

I'm currently reading Spinning Silver based on your previous recommendation and so far I really love it. Thanks for the recommendation ❤

[@Books_Simplified]

I recently came across your channel and I love your videos and how you talk about books. Your vlogs are amazing! You deserve many more subscribers and all the best with that! :)

[@vivianvk4545]

Christy, I just wanted to say how thankful I am that I discovered your channel, your videos are so calming, you have inspires me to read again! I always loved to read, but as we get older, and due to so many responsibilities, we live aside from what brings us joy. I recently adjusted my morning routine by waking up an hour early and devoting that hour reading a book! I am currently reading the Alchemist by Paulo Coehlo, and I love it! Thank you, Christy, for all the wonderful recommendations, and I can't wait to start reading Pachinko!

[@simixameni8642]

Your book recommendations are EVERYTHING. Thank you so much for making these. 💛

[@Wolfhailstorm]

Beautiful video ^^ I love Coraline and I also read Girl, Woman, Other this month and talked about it in my wrap up ^_^ I was shocked at how it was woven together in the end, was not expecting that! Absolutely loved it! I adore Studio Ghibli but I've yet to read Howls moving castle! I own that and it's sequel though, so I'm hoping to do a bit of a reading vlog for it

[@bathiudeenafrah417]

Always love to take a good day in, reading good books and staying comfy during a tough time like this. Love the video, and love the way you describe the books!

[@aiaiai8737]

Yessss I love the Sundays when you're updating! It doesn't feel like a proper Sunday without new stuff from you! Because of your recent videos, I will read Pachinko soon. I still have to look for a German version, if I cannot find any, I will just go with the English one. 😊 And also... Congratulations, your subscribers are increasing so fast in the past time! Nearly 75k, it's absolutely amazing and I'm so happy for you! 💛 I found a song on Soundcloud that I heard in one of your drawing videos back in 2017 for the first time. I still remember how I wrote my first English term paper in January 2018 while listening to that... Geez, time is a crazy thing! Keep creating such beautiful and cozy content, dear Christy! ❤️

[@christy-anne-jones]

Awwwwwh that is so lovely. You've written so many beautiful, thoughtful comments, Alina--I can't believe I've been making videos for so long 😶 hahaha. But I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate you being here since then. Thank you so incredibly much 💛💛 Hope you're able to find a German version soon! Pachinko is brilliant. I hope you love it. Take care xx

[@juliennneeea]

I am your new subscriber I really love the calmness of your videos 💕 I hope you will grow more because you deserve it. It’s obvious that you put a lot of effort to your videos 🥰

[@varshakaverappa668]

I am reading spinning silver and loving it ! thank you for the recommendation

[@RubyRaeReads]

Ah I just LOVE listening to you, your voice is so calming. And I always leave with a lovely list of books I want to read xx

[@cunninglilcutie]

I usually make pre-med videos, but this video is just so aesthetic I may delve into booktube!

[@capuletbooks4685]

woah, these are so many books! i'm glad you enjoyed this ❤️ now i have such great book recommendations, so thanks a lot for that! your channel is just so cool ❤️❤️❤️

[@LittleDreamer1412]

I've loved everything by Diana Wynne Jones so far! Her books are amazing! I hope once I have handed in my thesis next week I have more time to read again. I want to re-read Howl's Moving Castle and the Chrestomanci series since some time now!

[@sarahlikesbooks2]

I totally agree with what you said about the ages in Six of Crows! Would have been stronger with slightly older characters for sure

[@celestialsblues]

I actually just finished Priory a couple days ago and loved it! I'm currently listening to an audiobook of Angela Davis' Women, Race, & Class and I'm enjoying it so far and have learned a lot!

[@Morfeusm]

Finally someone who seems to read my kind of books and at my pace! Will watch this channel closely 😅

[@ashoakthorn369]

I reread Howl's Moving Castle once a year ❤. It is my absolute favorite book. Edit: I also loved Pachinko. I highly recommend the book The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See.

[@brian5258]

I recently finished Pachinko too, after starting it when I heard about it from your last vlog. Really loved it, historical fiction is always among my favourite genres. Loved Sunja and Kyunghee's characters, they were so inspirational! I guess my small nitpick with the book is that I felt the last third (or like the last fourth?) of the book in my opinion weren't as gripping and strong as the first two sections of the book. Definitely the periods from like 1910-1950 had me on the edge of my seat, the colonial setting was so intensely interesting. Anyways, thanks for the recommendation! I definitely gobbled up this book like I haven't done in quite some time, loved getting back into reading a lot.

[@shybunnymia]

I am just so curious. Like how to do you juggle work, reading books, playing animal crossing and vlogging all together?! I am so amazed because I have to sacrifice my reading time because I am just so stressed at work and I end up playing my switch instead. I just love love love watching your channel because it just inspires me to read more and discover more. ❤️ Please please please tell me your secret how do you juggle it all?, 😁🙏

[@christy-anne-jones]

I juggle it very poorly 😭😭 It's why a lot of the time I upload KZbin videos every second week rather than every week. I try really hard to upload every week, but it's really challenging for me because I work a pretty involved job. I also try to write every day, which doesn't always work out (bc... it current state of the world has taken a massive toll on my stress levels...) BUT I can tell you that the secret to reading a lot is audio books. I love them. I listen to them while I walk, while I travel to work and on my lunch break. This allows me to read way more. I use Libby a lot, which is a library app which you can use to borrow audio books for free (if you have a library card). Hope this was useful. Don't put to much pressure on yourself. Work can be incredibly stressful and you need to look after your mental and physical health. 9-to-5s take a MASSIVE toll. Also, don't ever feel guilty for playing video games; they're just as valuable as reading or any other hobby. Take care. Hope your work gets less stressful 💛💛

[@monica_.]

@Christy Anne Jones this is such a honest, compassionate and helpful answer! This is the message I didn't know I needed today. 💛 I've recently begun to play videogames and they're a great help to my mental health, but with a 9-5, a slight obsession with cleaning the house and an overall lack in organisation I literally have to plan my day around those 20 minutes of play. Moreover, I've been feeling like a failure for not doing more with my time. But as you said these are unusual times and your overall message of compassion and kindness to oneself is crucial right now! Thank you Christy and thank you Michelle for asking the question I wish I had asked!! 🌻

[@shybunnymia]

Trully helpful and I will try audio books next time.

[@danibozoski6149]

Hi Christy! I am from Adelaide too so I was wondering where you buy physical books from? I live pretty far from the city and I can't go to Dymocks very often so I was curious if you had any other suggestions? Of course, thank you for the lovely sit down video. Your videos are always my favourite comfort watches

[@savannahrosella6557]

I've been meaning to read Norse Mythology for ages now - I think this is a sign to pick it up now!

[@serenity8910]

I have The Priory of the Orange Tree and the size of it scares me, lol. It's been a while since I've read a high fantasy book and I'm excited to dive into it. Too bad I can't bring this book with me and read in my commute! It's a dictionary! 😂

[@christy-anne-jones]

hahaha that's a fair assessment! I think if anyone tried to lug it in their bag, they might pull a muscle in their shoulder... it took me a little to get into the story, but if you push past the start, it's very much worth it! Hope you like it 💛😊

[@Realisticallyliteral]

I set my reading goal at 50 books (despite my having read maybe 7 last year, because I'm crazy) anyway, I'm not even half way through because I read so slowly but I think it was still a good push to read more.

[@Violowrown]

I agree, although my reading goal is just 10 books, and I’ve already read 7. Definitely gonna be reading more than 10 😂 Let’s see....

[@Johanna_reads]

Was The Priory of the Orange Tree a reread for you? I could have sworn I saw you reading it in a vlog last year and saying it was really good. That was the first time I had ever heard of the book and got curious about it. Thanks for all your book recommendations! 🧡

[@everausten]

A Colin Morgan (Merlin) shout out and yay Pachinko! ✨💛✨

[@masa59125656]

Hello, it will be in order to know the variety of this kind every time! Thank you for the wonderful video 😊

[@LibanViva]

The Body by Bill Bryson is really nice and well written, The Year of Less by Cait Flanders, and looking for a new novel to read. Thank you for your video! I will be checking out Pachinko!!

[@christy-anne-jones]

Oooh yay! Thank you for your recommendations 😊💛Hope you like Pachinko!

[@LibanViva]

@@christy-anne-jones loved Pachinko!! Thank you for recommending it. So sweet and so eye-opening. The Korens in Japan are like the palestinians in Jordan, Lebanon and Syria.

[@stucumins8511]

Pachinko is the only one of the your bunch that I have read, largely because we like varying genres, but I have to agree Pachinko is a wonderful book. I’ve just started another inter generational slash historical book, The Eighth Life by Nino Haratischvili. It’s too early for me to make comment, but at 944 pages, I have plenty of time. 😀💛Deb

[@LibanViva]

How long does it take you to read each book? And how many books do you read/listen to at one time?

[@christy-anne-jones]

Priory took me maybe three or four weeks? Pachinko was like three weeks, because I put it down for a week and a half. Physical books take me a lot longer. On the other hand, I listen to audio books constantly. (Probably an hour or so per day because I listen to them on my commute and while I walk). That's pretty much how I read! I am a big audio book fan haha 💛😊

[@wanderjas]

Just wondering what's the font you used for your thumbnails?

[@khushbukumari-tm9gs]

What do you do with all the read books ? Do you keep it with you or just give it some one?

[@honeypotfilms6066]

omg i lovee watching your videos for book ideas to read!! i've been trying to get more into reading this quarantine... - honeypot films

[@uptown3636]

I *hate* it when I google a character to try to find out who they’re related to and find out that the character dies a horrible death later in the book. This has happened to me several times. When will I learn?!

[@thathorrorshow4126]

In May i read 5 books and today I finished Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Yong. Really good.

[@bebeliophile]

HAHAH this is why i never google characters if i’m not done with the book because we know how authors can be😭

[@Ema_-xw2ph]

Your small beautiful hand holding a big book 📚💪

[@SL-ld8nz]

The Sin Eater It is anazing

[@asselsadykova3788]

Hello, Christy! Thank you for another interesting video, I love your channel :) I also wanted to ask you for advice. I need to study for a British literature test, do you happen to know any good textbooks or websites that would help me to do an overall review of all the literary periods and key facts? As I know, you're a lit major, so I thought you might know good resources. Thank you ^^

[@Maria-lt2tk]

Hi Christy Hope you're doing okay, I love you're videos, and you have such a relaxing voice :) I recommend reading The Beast Player by Nahoko Uehashi, it would make a beautiful studio ghibli film , its a fantasy book and the second one I think has just come out, the cover is beautiful! :)

[@victoria4]

Don’t hate me anyone but I’m currently reading howls moving castle and I’m extremely bored right now I may DNF. I’m just patiently waiting for Midnight Sun

[@sureshmastersvoice6080]

Hi Christy, where are you till this day. Long time no see, how have you been up to Ann

[@VoiceOfAamna]

Good work Lady .... I am book tuber too ❤

[@christyann131]

😍

[@christy-anne-jones]

💛😊

[@wangli7133]

dear you video too least！