Good Books, Blankets & Blues☂ // reading vlog

[@thirdonetoo1212]

Emma, you are such a sweetheart. A number of years ago, I had a serious head injury. For the longest time, I couldn’t follow a train of thought. I’d get half way through a sentence and forget what the beginning was. Reading was impossible, and I had been a voracious reader. It was a long, unpleasant haul, but I did recover and have been reading up a storm since. I see this video was a year ago, but I’ve watched more recent ones and know you are still dealing with your injury. You, too, will make it through. Sending you wishes for every good thing.

[@emposiablankets6553]

Hope you stay as cozy as a burrito this season, Emmie 🌯☃️🎄

[@poetryinus1110]

...Also thanks for sharing your feelings as opposed to hiding them... so many people (including me) find it so supportive and reassuring to know that we are not alone in suffering from the trials that life throws at us (depression/anxiety/grief/sadness) We have to be open about these darker emotions as well as the positive ones. To realise that it's OK to feel down some days. To just want to lie in. Thank you for your great channel !! :)

[@averyans5553]

everytime you mention coraline I get flashbacks to reading a series called the books of elsewhere. They’re middle grade but I feel like they are the types of books you can keep going back to no matter your age. Love the dark whimsicality of the stories.

[@Lionheart5375]

Wow! That edition of Phantom is phenomenal! And I agree with you about when Garston Leroux uses first person - I love when an author addresses the reader, it's almost like they're letting us in on a secret and that thrill of "oh! They're talking to me!" - not sure why I feel that way but love it! 😂 Also, on a different note, last Sunday I passed 11 years of being ill with ME/CFS and I am also completely baffled about having passed that date. It's such a strange world being chronically ill and I think it's hard to understand, live in, and describe - and its easier to just exist in a bubble of 'normal' than think - and there are days that simply getting out of bed is an achievement! I'm sending so many hugs your way and I hope tomorrow will be better 🧡🧡🧡

[@emmiereads]

I completely agree - another concussion symptom is extreme fatigue and some days getting out of bed definitely feels like it deserves an award, I can only imagine what you're going through but sending you so much love and many hugs as well and thank you for so many kind words

[@saint-miscreant]

I just recently found your channel and I'm so glad I did! You have a really chill vibe, your videos are super calming and you seem to actually engage with a lot of the books you read, which I can't say for all of booktube! As it happens I just started This Is How You Lose The Time War today :) Very curious, what's your stance on random people friending you on Goodreads? I'd love to send in some midcentury and contemporary poetry recs x

[@emmiereads]

Ah hi! thank you so much, and ooh I hope you end up enjoying it! I'd love to be your friend on Goodreads

[@douloureux.]

The Netherlands has a tea brand called Pickwick (inspired by the novel). It’s the biggest tea brand here and some other European countries 😂

[@attieh616]

Haha im dutch toooo

[@emmiereads]

We have it here too but I somehow never made the connection - that's so cool!

[@whiterose5174]

we had a keramic kettle from Pickwick when I was young, I used to love it

[@thebookbg873]

@@emmiereads hi emmie I Want to be your friend!

[@milom5030]

Thank you for this vlog, so calming and delicate ❤ i recently started reading Dickens (again) so I'm excited to see you hauling A Pickwick Club, and hopefully reading it along with you! P.S. omg, I haven't even realised how much your channel has grown! Congratulations! I've been here since january, your content is still amazing. Also, (and it's a good thing) your channel still feels quite small? I mean that it's so cozy and welcoming, I feel really good and safe here🥰

[@emmiereads]

ah something tells me that's going to happen! I honestly didn't really realize it either, I feel like it's happened quite quickly and feels a bit overwhelming haha but I feel that way as well and it's so nice, I'm so glad it still feels cozy and welcoming for you too

[@Sofia-um8jy]

Your videos bring me so much joy & are a pleasure to watch! It's like having a friend to share my passion for books with. Thank you

[@emmiereads]

ah that's so sweet thank you, honestly it feels like I have thousands of amazing bookish friends with all of you

[@whiterose5174]

i found your channel few days ago and honestly, i fell in love with your energy

[@ohlamaria697]

i'm so happy. Julio Cortázar it's my favorite author. The way he spoke about love, friendship and life on interviews just make me feel he was such a beautiful soul.

[@literaterue]

♥️✨Happy I turned on the notification button! I also just want to let you know that I will never hear the music you use on your vlogs and not think of you. They’ve been Emma-fied in my mind now.✨♥️

[@millysbookshelf2101]

Your videos are so wonderful and relaxed, you are a natural! I love your taste in books too.

[@angelajaramillo8395]

The blanket looks so nice, I think it was an amazing free product for you to review. The reading vlong amazing as always! 😍🥰🥰🥰

[@aleshaazzahraa1923]

back again with the most whimsical and calming reading vlog! 🥺 thank you emma!

[@emmiereads]

oh thank you so much

[@sarahsperusals]

ahhh emma i appreciate you always being so upfront about your health. it helps me more than you know. i truly hope your concussion will ease up soon

[@AkaHeiwa]

Thank you for being who you are, I've been appreciating your channel so much ever since I discovered it, your videos really bring me joy, peace and and inspiration. Take care of yourself, I wish you the best, and thank you ! Merci ❣️

[@sweetpea2325]

“Do it” KILLED me lmfao

[@julielynn86]

Hi Emma. I'm so sorry that you're not feeling well! I want to thank you for introducing me to one of my favorite books of all time: Phantom by Susan Kay! I read it in two days and I LOVED it!!!!!!!!! I cried. And cried. And I laughed. And cried some more. Just excellent. Thank you so much! I am praying for you!

[@sumayyakhan2668]

Commenting without watching.... Cuz I just opened KZbin and I saw your video notification and I'm suddenly filled with so much happiness☺☺....... Just love love love your vlogs Emma 😍☺

[@hyemiyah]

your vlogs are the quality content my life needs. thank you so much, always! ♡♡♡

[@clairlinfoot2945]

Loving the cozy vibes!!!!

[@ileanaaaaa]

I have said this many times now but thank you for your content and for sharing with us 🖤. Since the beginning of 2020, you had helped me find calm and cozy vibes in this surreal year. Sending you love and hope you’ll feel better soon 🥰

[@emmiereads]

Your comments are always the kindest thing and your words are always so appreciated, thank you so much beautiful

[@ileanaaaaa]

@@emmiereads 🙏🖤

[@roger8640]

I don't kwon very well but I always come back for the vibe that have your videos , I can't even describe the feeling but , thank you so much 🌿🍀🍀🌴🌴🍂🍃🍂

[@MilenaReads]

It's wonderful that you open up about these things, please don't feel pressure to always make it positive.

[@rissajaneen]

One of my favorite quotes is "feelings are like visitors... let them come and go" Hope your feelings are more positive tomorrow!

[@mirandaseyler3063]

I absolutely love your channel,and know you have a deep appreciation for beautiful writing;Not sure if youve ever heard of Luster by Raven Leilani but its definitely beautifully written and witty with some serious undertones.I feel like you would really like it.

[@Faye_L]

I've been having a rough health week, too, and the "no feeling is final" mentality really does help. Hang in there, Emma! ❤️

[@meepitydoodle]

Aaaa your vlogs are so nice and cozy, like they really, really fit the autumn/winter feel.. they just fill me with joy :)))))

[@emmiereads]

Thank you so much, and ah I'm glad they feel that way

[@akshata836]

Please do a Murakami reading vlog ❤️ I would love to see you reading his books and giving your opinions.❤️ I hope that you will get well soon, take care.

[@abcdefghijklm000]

And I ordered the graveyard book just 5 seconds ago because of this video. Surely gonna get one of those blankets too lol.

[@poetryinus1110]

I agree about getting books as gifts... They're all I need !! hahah

[@brandimullins3627]

Loving your channel as usual! Happy 1st of November!

[@arifaristiana2525]

You are my comfort channel. Can't thank you enough.

[@emmiereads]

[@camillafladberg673]

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[@adillaafiani6921]

Emmaaa ❤❤❤❤💕💕💕 i hope you'll get better soon, like really really soon!! I send my hug and prayer for you through the universe. I hope they find you well!❤

[@emmiereads]

Thank you so much lovely

[@madelineelizabeth4493]

I only step the apple cinnamon tea for half the time because it’s so sweet and it’s the only non caffeinated tea I have

[@erinjeon6710]

your vlogs are so calming. thank you so much

[@emmiereads]

[@nariandez]

I like cold very much too😁👍 very good video! Thank you!

[@kellyl.2280]

i love ur vids u literally motivated me to start reading more

[@Sopheeaa]

okay so i'm not the only one that thinks that apple cinnamon tea tastes like a weird sugary bubblegum

[@nadia6999]

i would recommend to read the ocean at the end of the lane by gaiman!

[@tavistallings8112]

I really needed this vlog, your calm vibes always help me.

[@emmiereads]

[@alexandra6322]

Emma is a living aesthetic and I love it

[@solmacias5124]

Cortázar !!! Bestiario es mi historia favorita ❤️

[@richardsnyder8714]

A must read by Dickens is “ Hard Times”. A short novel by Dickens standards but really good. Or at least I thought so.

[@JemimaRose]

my heart goes out to you with your concussion. sending so much love & well wishes in prayers for you. 💛

[@emmiereads]

Thank you so much lovely, sending you so much love back

[@pavlinazitkova]

👍🏻👍🏻👏👍🏻👍🏻👏👍🏻👍🏻

[@MaryAmongStories]

sending you the biggest hug 💛

[@sappho1939]

so.freakin.cozy!♥

[@tuehanhhan5271]

Just adore watching and listen to your video

[@_nins]

i got so happy when you talked about bestiary by cortazar! love from buenos aires ✨

[@piyu2764]

I always look forward to your reading vlogs❣️

[@themyriadprojects1151]

What type of pots are you using? They look really good haha

[@faezafaeza7798]

You make me happy,thank you for this video ❤️🌼

[@genhint]

I bought the apple cinnamon tea a couple months ago and hated it too. If you’re in the market for a fruit and spice tea I would HIGHLY recommend the Bigelow Perfect Peach tea. It is the perfect blend between fruit, aromatics, and spice. If you enjoy the Twinnings Orange Spice tea, you might enjoy this one as well.

[@emmiereads]

ooh thank you, I'll keep an eye out for it!

[@milaces1323]

I could never get into Bestiario but Cortázar is an amazing writer. I loved his novel Rayuela (no idea whats its name in english lol)

[@Viralsbookreviews]

I was waiting for this from the morning.. or last night.. finally 🌹

[@jamesduggan7200]

Thx Emma, keep on trucking.

[@ofgodzeus]

you're one of the few people i'd watch for 30 minutes on KZbin ;-; lol

[@ThatSpoonieTransGuy]

The concussion sounds like a b*tch. I have a chronic illness that comes with migraines, so while not quite the same I can kinda relate. Honestly audiobooks are such a blessing. On good days I find them harder to focus on but when my sight is just one big glitch reading text is just not an option. And when my joints are acting up I'm really glad to have an ereader so I can just put it on my lap and don't have to put strain on my hands. I wish you the best with your concussion!

[@kasumidusk4320]

Video (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*.✧ I love this!! I adore the cloak-blanket 😍 it looks so comfy! I'm so happy you liked "The Graveyard Book" 📚 it's such an amazing read ☠️ I hope you are doing well and I hope you get better soon. Have a wonderful day Emma 🌸 Hugs!

[@subtlefire7256]

I'm sorry you're not feeling well at the moment. I'm chronically ill and know what it's like when illness impairs your daily life. I hope you'll feel better soon and get along with your recovery. 🙂💙

[@ingridbuusschmidt769]

Thanks for uploading this❤ it helped my exam stress 😬

[@emmiereads]

Awe you're so welcome, I hope your exams go well!!

[@ibrahimkoross6154]

Wow it's like ASMR 😍

[@milliebks]

Have you heard of the broadway play called Hadestown? It's a Greek mythology retelling and the soundtrack is so cool!

[@LvB-]

I like how you put the stars on the screen. Is that the Big Dipper?

[@maittrianand6261]

I feel so stupid not realising the parallels between the Jungle Book and the Graveyard Book🙃 even the names of the books are similar!

[@savinaking8637]

It sounds like you may get benefit from a natural light. As the days shorten you can feel a bit down and this will help make you feel more like yourself again. Also get some vegetarian omega 3. It will help you find your happy feet. Take it easy and get some rest, love from across the sea. Hope all your dreams come true. Savina King

[@argentina.travel]

dulce de leche jaja

[@suhritaghosh6324]

Hey, I got a copy of Pickwick Papers. Totally would love to read around the same time as you ?

[@siwaromri2689]

Bravoo ❤❤❤

[@alina3560]

stay warm this winter!

[@pandareads]

I've heard The Lights of Prague is a better kinda version of Wicked Saints

[@OSarahKate]

Blanket cloak?!? Okay, well I know what I’m buying every person in my life this holiday season!

[@jessferreira1870]

what do you mean, my fave tea is apple cinnamon ): from lipton tho

[@annazhou3732]

keeping my fingers crossed for you that theres more snow coming your way emma🤍 also, i was wondering if you ever finished a tale for the time being and what were your thoughts on it if you did? no worries ofc if you didnt 🥰

[@emmiereads]

your wishes must have worked because we had a huge snow storm in the night and I woke up to a world covered in snowflakes so thank you so much! and I haven't gotten around to it yet but I'm so looking forward to it

[@NoName-fl1nt]

Hi, do you know who’s the translator of the phantom of the opera heroes&villains edition?

[@nishitapatel1912]

Omg you must read books by premchand! I feel like you Will love em

[@AthynVixen]

UGH you just reminded me of my favourite tea that you cant get in The UK the Celestial Seasonings Sweet Harvest Pumpkin.. they won't ship here either

[@TheSelkie1990]

Aw, Emma, I feel for you and your concussion! You're not complaining. People need to talk about this kind of thing more, the stuff you can't see. I wrote a personal essay about this topic. I am trying to get it published. I would love to send it to you to read it. I understand the feeling of holding it all in when you're not 100%. Is there a place I could send it to you? I don't want to bombard your business email. Cheers, Fiona

[@maddiemb4268]

OH MY FRKINNN GOD WHERE CAN I GET THAT PHANTOM OF TYE OPERA EDITION! AND THE MYSTERY OF THE YELLOW ROOM? PLEASE TELL ME!

[@emmiereads]

I found it on book depository!

[@ayeshahussain8808]

Can you do a room tour??

[@dov5872]

hi kak i am from indonesia thank for education❤

[@thebookbg873]

Hi

[@joanstrzelec4302]

Please don’t play music when you are talking I find it hard to hear you your voice is very soft and the music in the back ground makes it harder. At the time the music stopped I could you again. Love your book reviews when I can hear you.

[@verminsoup]

as soon as you pulled out that tea i was like oh hell no🥴 apple cinnamon tea is weirdly such a bad flavor combination

[@hebahassan2978]

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