i talk about my 2020 anticipated reads whilst building an ikea trolley

[@daniela-ml7bn]

Petition for a bookshelf tour when all the books are back

[@ameliexavierson6540]

i’d love that for a yt vid i’d def watch 👀

[@mad4what]

PLEASE

[@tessaisntreading]

"give me merthur" and that's how you spot someone who used to watch Merlin

[@fictionalfates]

LMAO TRUE

[@melissateodola1887]

I shipped those two so hard

[@ohohnenyeoo2654]

Melissa Teodola same😂🙃

[@royallyriv]

the sHirt. the earring. the good vibes are HEREEEE.

[@passid1753]

When he said I really liked building ikea furniture and it’s therapeutic I felt that in a spiritual level.

[@jay-ts8ux]

me too!! i love it! the instructions are the best 😂 the little man with the phone attached to an ikea shop is the vibeeee

[@samuelm2989]

Bro....I've found so many new books I want to read and I've gone from 60 on my tbr to like 176 and you DARE to have a good taste in books and make that number even higher? I'm stressed

[@fictionalfates]

LOL IM SORRY!! (but also not sorry)

[@bibliocharylodis]

Joel: "Paperback, hardcover - I don't judge." me: *hides behind ebook reader*

[@fictionalfates]

i don’t judge them either!! however you read, it’s okay

[@EpicReads]

How you can do ANYTHING while putting together something from IKEA...we are IMPRESSED!

[@withlovemeg2754]

I’m so hAppy to know other ppl also loved Merlin BBC!! Truly Merthur rights 😤

[@fictionalfates]

WE NEED TO BE HEARD

[@mahahaggouch1797]

i really love how you said "dragon sports" and let the audience process it that was a king move

[@fictionalfates]

we love to see it

[@MinaReads]

the merthur outburst made me stan even harder than i did before

[@swoonscapades]

"But at least YOU'RE not dead so... road trip!" IM-- 💀😂 I love how your content always puts me in a good mood. Downside? I end up with MORE books on my already endless TBR buuut you're right, YA has so many amazing, diverse reads coming out that I'm not even mad about it 💖 Also, I may or may not get that trolley because 👀 Ikea should sponsor you, then you can make this a series because while I don't like assembling furniture, watching some else do so is oddly therapeutic? 🤔

[@lilli6482]

I love building ikea furniture and my family thinks I’m so weird cause they all get so frustrated with the furniture 😭

[@fictionalfates]

Omg literally same, they all come to me when they need ikea furniture built

[@francescakyanda9182]

We love a guy who uses whilst properly

[@mabfab]

I feel like such an American every time you say trolley

[@populargal2]

feeling blessed you introduced me to a new king arthur book I haven't heard of omg adding to my TBR now. BBC Merlin is one of my favorite shows of all time

[@sydneeelizabeth5524]

This is really random, but I love your shirt.

[@aislynnclav]

i just want to say your outfit in this video is so good like yes king and omg i cant wait for “these violent delights” too 😭

[@fictionalfates]

Eee thank you so much and YES! I'm hoping I'll be able to read it soon!

[@AbiofPellinor]

An Ember in the Ashes is so good! I'm massively behind on the series and only read the first book a couple months ago but I loved it!!

[@valtaylor4822]

just wanted to say that i’m literally in love with your channel 🥺. i was scrolling through my youtube feed and i saw your newbie booktube tag, watched it, and *immediately* followed. you have such an amazing, warm personality and are so accepting that i honestly couldn’t resist. your the first booktuber i’ve ever subscribed to, and binging your videos is what got me back into reading. i’m guessing it’s because of what your studying in college, but you’re so educated on books too and it’s different from other channels i watched in an incredibly good way. so thank you for getting me back into reading

[@fictionalfates]

thank you so much for this! your words are so lovely and i appreciate them so much -- also, definitely going to do a room tour once it's done!!

[@rachaelgrimes5775]

ok so your jewelry game is A+, you're wearing the COOLEST printed shirt, and you're playing with power tools you're literally living my aesthetic DREAM right now

[@cinephial]

I LOVE YOUR SHIRT SO MUCH!!!

[@fictionalfates]

thank you!!!

[@ajthecosmonaut1870]

in love with ur shirt my little bi heart is so happy

[@kipepeo259]

Where do you hear about all of these books? I've just added like 10 books to my TBR because of this video 😅

[@fictionalfates]

ahaha i follow a lot of bloggers on twitter and bloggers are the powerhouse of the book world

[@italktogh0sts]

"at least you're not dead...... ROAD TRIP" 😂😂 omg. Also you are tempting me to buy that trolley. I've been wanting one forever and like you, I also love putting furniture together 😁😂

[@keahmcgrath2558]

Merlin and Arthur were IN LOVE and absolutely NOBODY can convince me otherwise !! Give me Merthur or give me death😂

[@leaschack8620]

Had a rough day, but listening to you helped me get my mind off things. Thank you. Also I love your shirt 🔥

[@comicsans2212]

man this is EXACTLY what I needed after finishing TAZ: Balance for the second time thanks dude :’)

[@fictionalfates]

Ahhh! Glad I could help because I know exactly how you feel

[@achilleanmafia]

joel: it's quite a nice size to be hoenst joel editing: that's what she said me: giggles joel: it definitely looks like it would fit a lot of things in it joel editing: that's what he said me: *SNORTS*

[@jay-ts8ux]

Alejandro Asher I love your profile pic 😍

[@achilleanmafia]

@@jay-ts8ux thank you sghkslglasgsha

[@hannahjbmcadam]

there is nothing i love more in this world than assembling ikea furniture. i literally don't know why but i fricking love it so much

[@fictionalfates]

it's honestly so much fun

[@ines6358]

I totally agree with furniture building being therapeutic! It’s very relaxing

[@lovinglife660]

So however you organize your bookshelves, make sure you organize at least twice because organizing is fun.

[@giigiireadss]

I’m not the only person that thinks building ikea furniture is calming!!!! My family looked at me like I was weird when I built my bookshelf😭😭😭😭

[@TheReadingOutlaw]

Love love love hearing you talk about all of these, and so glad to know I'm not the only one who finds putting ikea furniture together oddly soothing

[@juandbooks]

the way that the book these violent delights matches your outfit on this video i screamed

[@charlizelavastida8315]

oh my, i was looking at your description for the books you mentioned but what caught my eye instead was the link to the junk terror bill because im from the philippines and i dont think ive seen any youtuber so far who has shed light upon the topic. thank you so so much joel youre an angel 💞

[@fictionalfates]

of course!! it's an important matter that needs to be addressed in our current global climate and i need to do everything i can to help

[@fictionalfates]

also!! i hope you're staying safe and that you're well

[@sleepingdaydreams4318]

Gotta love a booktuber who puts the book titles and links in the description 👌

[@leafyswords]

your vibe is so infectious and uplifting!!! you just make me smile and we have so much in common so just thank u for cheering me up 🌈✨❤️

[@illumicrate3231]

Joel building things is my new favourite type of video

[@bibiroemer2547]

I've assembled two things from Ikea in the last week and I really like assembling them too! I feel like it's so rare to find people that enjoy it as well

[@pandora5629]

GIVE ME MERTHUR OR GIVE ME DEATH! (i’m currently rewatching merlin and it’s a great time)

[@daniela-ml7bn]

The pain of being Swedish and hearing everyone mispronounce everything for your whole life 😂

[@fictionalfates]

i'm so sorry 😭😭

[@samuelm2989]

Det skadar min själ varje gång

[@potatis2035]

@@samuelm2989 hahah samma här

[@jay-ts8ux]

that made me laugh! Ikea should put the pronunciation on their labels 👍 like for ALEX drawers it would say ALEX (ah-lex)

[@foreverandeverly]

the way white cishets are practically nonexistent in this video... we love it 😎😎

[@fictionalfates]

i didn’t even notice until now akdkskdkc the power

[@asmaa1794]

Thank you for the unique content! I don’t think I’ve ever laughed this hard watching a booktube video 😭

[@michaela_lea]

I’m the same! I love building furniture! So therapeutic and I feel so accomplished when I finish it too

[@concealersmudges]

would love to see a chatty bookshelf organising video like this, such a fun casual format for a video 📚✨

[@stalking_people4183]

I watched this right after I woke up and tbh this was the most relaxing half hour I've ever spent waking up. Your vibes Mister? Immaculate. You could put your (monthly) tbr in the top basket and whenever you finish one move it to the lower basket? Idk if you plan on doing monthly wrap ups but that way you'd also have those books handy dandy sorted!

[@nicole2462]

I'm a sucker for Ikea and books, this video was just what I needed as I set up my BuJo for the week, such a calming voice, could listen to you talk about books all day!

[@RaetheSaint]

I love your videos so much, your energy is unmatched and now I kind of want a book trolley

[@fictionalfates]

ahaha i’m not saying you should get one... but if you want one 🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@GavinReadsItAll]

“It slid in” That’s what she said

[@fictionalfates]

or he, let's not forget bottoms exist 😂

[@halalalouloulou3882]

Very good idea it's like a vlog with content that would not be in a vlog? And btw I totally get you assembling ikea furniture is like assembling the toys in kinder eggs and I find it quite therapeutic

[@fictionalfates]

YES! I totally agree with you!

[@SDFGReturns]

I also love putting together ikea furniture... it's just so satisfying!

[@amymcdougal4686]

I really enjoyed this "anticipated assembly" video. 😁 I found it... oddly relaxing.😌

[@bebella9005]

Merthur was my shit! All these books seem amazing - some of them are already on my wishlist/tbr haha This video was so relaxing!

[@fictionalfates]

Eee I’m so glad! And Merthur is AMAZING

[@strawberrys407]

I'm the same way about building IKEA furniture, it's so relaxing but I have no clue why. I also have one of those trolleys but for art supplies instead of books, I want one for books too. The trolleys are adorable.

[@alirene7111]

I don't even read that much tbh but I love watching you get excited about books ☺️

[@britneycarino6355]

I have one of those carts! I’m thinking of putting my the books I know I’m going to read next on the top shelf, my library books on the middle shelf, but I’m not sure what to do with the bottom shelf yet :)

[@leahv4017]

I also love putting stuff together. I was in a bad mood the other day and got to assemble a desk, it helped a lot. :)

[@abigailauyeung8343]

It was so fun watching this video. I literally was just sitting there organising my next few weeks' TBRs! Yes, I do weekly TBRs during the summer because I finally have time to read to my miserable heart's content! You got me interested in so many of the books you were talking about too!

[@thesecretreader]

probably the most iconic part of the video 20:41

[@nico-et3cz]

they ALL sound amazing!! i hate building ikea forniture but i'm glad you have a good time with it

[@carlys987]

YESSS A Sky Beyond the Storm is one of my most anticipated reads for this year!!

[@eloise4230]

Literally your outfits in every video make me so happy😂

[@RKStumblingbear]

After watching this video my TBR list as grown. Thanks!

[@camillea8766]

Legendborn just looks amazing! I've already requested Cemetery Boys from the library, so I can't wait to read it!

[@Isabella-iu2sf]

AHH, watching vids like this is SO dangerous for my already alarming TBR 😭😂🙈 Also, YOU HAVE AN ARC OF CEMETERY BOYS??? SO JEALOUS OHMIGOSH

[@donnajames2213]

Can you please do a bookshelf tour?? So excited to see what kind of books you like to read!!

[@biancaprimo4168]

You posted a video on my birthday, what a lovely gift ❤️

[@fictionalfates]

ahhh happy birthday!!!

[@alyssacascos8665]

Your energy is such a vibe and I am obsessed💜💜💜👌✌

[@whatvickyread]

You mentioned so many good books, but also some I hadn't heard of yet! Also I get the therapeutic feeling when building Ikea furniture, except when I had to build my Wardrobe in the August heat last year. I wanted to chuck it out the window haha.

[@RubyRaeReads]

I am literally petrified of reading A Torch Against The Night because book one wrecked me and I know more pain is to come. But it must happen soon before the last one comes out, going to reread book one and just devour them all. It shall destroy our souls Joel (also love the cart!!)

[@fictionalfates]

You’ve got this Ruby! ATATN was emotional but I also loved it so much

[@snacksonmars]

twinning!! just went to ikea today and got some shelves and a cart haha (and i've been catching up on your vids while building them lol)

[@ChandaElise]

Ohh I loved Criers War so much. I cant wait for the next one! Probably my fave 2019 book.

[@mah_jayjay]

I can't wait for the City of Brass vlog!!! I finished all of them last month, and was smitten. Thank you for all of the anticipated books, I've added so many to my list :)

[@jennifer4312]

discovered your channel a couple weeks ago... loving it

[@gabym2942]

I’ll be buying an Ikea trolley today! Now I’m even more excited about having one!

[@kimberleereads]

Just wanted to say hi! I found your channel when I was looking for some inspiration for my booktube newbie tag and I really love your vibe. Looking forward to more great content from you.

[@problemchildreads9434]

Lol you have an energetic personality 😂😂 love your energy on camera. Definitely need to do a bookshelf tour

[@fictionalfates]

ahaha it’s definitely going to happen sooner or later!

[@Dani-ww4dy]

Clicked the video bc your style was on point, stayed and subscribed for your lovely personality and book recommendations! ✨

[@artofstoraes5064]

this is the first video of yours that i've watched and i love how chill u are and this video is!!!!!

[@heyimsasa]

"we don't stan quidditch anymore. we stan blazewrath games." yes, i love this. i'm gonna read blazewrath~ this sounds amazing.

[@JulieTheReader]

Really like this concept (not just because I also have an IKEA storage unit/side table in my reading corner), it’s a bit like a laidback hangout. Anyway… Oh my goodness, Cemetery Boys. Loved the whole bit about Blazewrath Games (‘Quidditch who?’) and I saw cw on Twitter talking about These Violent Delights. I’ll try to remember these for later in the year. Oh! And I’m excited about a Daevavlog (wow, corny). So envious you won’t have to endure the interminable wait between books.

[@fictionalfates]

omg Daevavlog, that's actually iconic. i might use that

[@BookishlyKatherine]

I'm so excited for Legendborn! I will ready every King Arthur retelling 😂

[@teresarosereads]

I added so many of these books to my tbr! They all sound so good!!😍

[@naym8638]

I love building IKEA furniture too! We are a rare breed!

[@charlynnereeves8133]

It would really be amazing if you could upload on Tuesdays and Fridays. So far I have watched all your videos and let me just say that your voice is so calming and relaxing and watching your videos have been the highlight of my week.

[@alenasmolemoreader3584]

Oh I need to start reading the amber in the ashes series 🤭 and I’ve heard so many recommendations of the poppy war so I need to get this books too....

[@katiepalomaki2034]

so happy to have found your channel!!

[@matteahayn]

We stan a booktuber who can build!!!!!

[@Yuukitsu]

All these covers look soo good. I added some of them to my tbr. When you were working on the wheels i was so scared for you haha

[@saranagel3473]

Your videos are so calming I love it

[@bagofbonesmp3]

I love how u talk abt books and edit ur videos

[@swellpublications3174]

We just did alphabetical after a disastrous experiement. While not the most aesthetic, it's so satisfying to know exactly where to look on the shelves for the book you've got in mind! Bethany

[@d.roderick7790]

this video just got me so excited for these upcoming stories! my bank account is already fearing the amount of money i am going to spend on new arrivals. 😂 ( also thank you for posting a link to petitions & donations to veto the junk terror bill. sending love from the philippines! )

[@sheezagulzar3447]

joel your content brightens up my day so much!!! thank you for being so consistent with your content - it’s frequent and FIRE! 😍🥰 x

[@fictionalfates]

ahhh thank you so much!!

[@thelibrarianofalexandria6200]

I alredy knew most of these but a) LOVING the arthur love in the comments and video b) legendborn sounds amazing!!! Yes beautiful trolley

[@itsmekatewhite]

I just finished the first book in the Poppy War and AHHHH. Please do a reading vlog or review of the series when you binge it, trust me it’ll be very entertaining 😘

[@naima8260]

First video of yours I watched and I instant subscribed ❤️

[@ofwavesandpages]

i'm also super excited for iron heart (you need to read crier's war asap, it was really great!!) and these violent delights - i keep hearing amazing things about it ^^

[@erin-4464]

This video is so relatable for 2 reasons 1: being very excited about the wonderful books coming out this year! 2: hitting yourself in the face while putting IKEA furniture together

[@gladyspalacio8383]

I hadn’t heard about Blazewrath Games until this video. I cried! I’ve never read a YA book much less a fantasy book with Puerto Rico main characters. Just to know that my culture is going to be represented in a medium that I love gave me so much joy. Immediately went to pre-order this book. Still freaking out at the fact that there is going to be dragons and Puerto Ricans in the same story.

[@fictionalfates]

ahhhhh!!! i’m so happy for you 🥺