it's the chaotic book haul with 20+ books for me, your honour

Hello friends! Today, I discuss the 23 books I hauled in the month of July whilst obsessing over pretty covers, naked hardbacks, and just all-round chaotic goodness! I hope you enjoy and I can't wait to read all of these soon!
With love,
Joel ☀️
Prince of Stories & Scion of the Sun
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BOOKS MENTIONED
📖 Dragon Pearl | / 34966859
📖 Wicked Fox | / 42133479
📖 Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 | / 46041199
📖 Pachinko | / 34051011
📖 Loveless | / 42115981
📖 Priory of the Orange Tree | / 40275288
📖 Cinderella is Dead | / 51079282
📖 The Unspoken Name | / 45046552
📖 The Space Between Worlds | / 43301353
📖 Eight Pieces of Silva | / 52186769
📖 The Gilded Ones | / 40024121
📖 Not So Pure and Simple | / 43520622
📖 Tyler Johnson Was Here | / 35604682
📖 The Poppy War | / 35068705
📖 The Binding | / 39964740
📖 Truly Devious | / 29589074
📖 My Dark Vanessa | / 46186137
📖 Get a Life, Chloe Brown | / 43884209
📖 Take a Hint, Dani Brown | / 49976087
📖 The Adventure Zone Vol.2 | / 41812788
📖 A Princess In Theory | / 35271238
📖 Heartstopper Vol.1 | / 40495957
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[@TheBookLeo]

the hardback of the priory is so intimidating wooow and i thought my paperback was scary😭

[@fictionalfates]

LMAO

[@codyboddy5360]

I read about 500 pages of it and while I agree when people say it is beautiful and a bit intimidating I don't think that it is a good book. I had to DNF it cause it just felt like a major waste of time.

[@revelreads]

this is gonna sound very hippie aunt of me but you honestly have such a good energy!!!! it's rare that someone exudes such warmth and enthusiasm so naturally!! (also, yes to taz!!!! angus is such a sweet boi)

[@fictionalfates]

🥺🥺 thank you so much!! and taz is just too iconic that i have to talk about it every chance i get!

[@BethMaryHal]

Joel: I don't think you're ready. Me: It's just a book cover. Joel: reveals the cover Me: literally gasps aloud

[@fictionalfates]

LMAO

[@nataliesoutlet]

new here and very much obsessed 🙂🌈✨

[@firdosshaikh1111]

I love your content and his toooo what a good combo ❤️😍🥰

[@julliamartins4011]

Heyy girl, welcome😌💞

[@aislynnclav]

WHEW THATS A LOT OF BOOKS and i luv how these are books i havent seen being talked about (unless i just live under a rock) AND THOSE BOOKMARKS ARE EXQUISITE WOW

[@fictionalfates]

There's definitely a lot of cool books that I hauled and I'm super excited to read them all!

[@TheApplesauce1992]

Anything can be used as a bookmark... but when I find a special bookmark that takes my breath away, I save it for a special book. Special Book = Special Bookmark 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@aethericpages]

the intro lmaooo 😭😭 (also orla garland is AMAZING omg i’m so happy u listen to her too!!)

[@fictionalfates]

she's so cool!!!

[@emilym6341]

As if I wasn’t excited enough when I saw that he was a black male booktuber from the thumbnail, his British accent just rlly put the cherry on the cake 😩😩😍

[@EpicReads]

Watching your videos is such a mood BOOSTER!! 😀❤️

[@RaetheSaint]

You are so wholesome! Every time you start talking about how much you love this community it makes me so happy 😭

[@NoelleGallagher]

I can’t wait for your romance vlog holy HELL its going to be incredible!!!!!!! (Also yes I did read take a hint Dani brown and omg I can’t wait for you to read it 🥺 it is incredible) (also Evelyn Hugo looks fun)

[@fictionalfates]

Eee I’m super excited for it!!! And all of them look fun, especially Evelyn Hugo though 🥺

[@lauragouveia4526]

I love how he starts a vinyl collection before getting a vinyl player lol... Same 😂

[@alejandronieves7992]

We're being fed nonstop...i think that's iconic. I've been loving ur videos and energy, you're a sweet soul!

[@embofilm]

I love your sword earring! So cute, and orla gartland is the best

[@sirratsush3964]

The Heartstopper series is literally my favourite thing ever!! I would die for nick and Charlie omg I hope you love it too

[@neverxever66]

Truly devious is a wondering Series to binge read! ( I did that when the last book was released and it was honestly the most fun weekend I've had in ages!)

[@Ayesha-ps5ze]

"I just need a vinyl player" that's LITERALLY me 😂

[@LetTheGamesBegin01]

Omg i just found your channel and I've fallen completely in love!!!

[@ritajlwang]

the intro and your laugh is instant serotonin!! 😭

[@aethericpages]

ok these video titles are iconic!!!!!!!

[@fictionalfates]

ahaha thank you!

[@tekyralegare7730]

Im shocked - I actually went to school with they boy who modeled for “Tyler Johnson was here”, great to see he’s doing good. I’m interested in reading.

[@booksandlifewithlaura2143]

I'm trying to stop buying books because my TBR is overwhelming me but I love how you talked about all the books. I'm also impressed that you can hold 23 books and make it look easy 😄

[@AdrianneChristineBooks]

The Binding naked is craaazzzzy 😭

[@fictionalfates]

it’s so gorgeous!

[@yubeuniverse]

Absolutely beautiful😭💖🔥👌🏽.

[@avekatumba4794]

Wow, those are a lot of books. I can only handle a book at a time. But it's nice to have choices.

[@seobscript]

your energy is amazing like i could listen to you talk about books for hours!!!!

[@megz_riley4264]

The Binding😍😍 and that arc of The Gilded Ones!! We live for beautiful books. Oh a romance vlog!!! Yes!

[@bookishkj6733]

We have pretty different reading tastes but I will watch your videos all the way through EVERY TIME because you’re a ray of sunshine and we have no choice but to stan.

[@emilysreading]

the binding is INCREDIBLE i loved it to bits

[@whiskeyblack806]

Ohhhhh!! Those bookmarks! I fav'd her shop. also your voice is so soothing, I could listen to you talk for hours!

[@amberhensley2999]

100% yes on The House in the Cerulean Sea! Thank you for all the work you put into you video's and picture's! Really enjoy watching you!

[@Fellinara]

That sword earring is TIGHT! I love it so much!

[@xxoliviajonesxx]

Just found your channel and I'm already obsessed with you😍 brb just going to binge all your other videos

[@LilyRosetheDreamer]

That Binding cover is STUNNING. Thanks for another great video!

[@ashwini8247]

my fave just uploaded and im making cool earrings,, i truly am winning today 🥰🥰

[@fictionalfates]

omg, that's so amazing! also, we love winning

[@ashvanderlans246]

aaah I'm so glad you got The Binding! I was so happy that I got to give you one of my favourite books, honestly, and I hope you enjoy it!

[@jakolienvanderhulst4205]

I am now especially sad that I bought the paperback version of 'the binding' if only I knew how gorgeous the hardcover was oh my god

[@bluesey-182]

truly devious is wonderful and I definitely recommend waiting till you have all the books! binge reading them is a lot of fun

[@ferventfei]

the binding's naked cover had me drooling

[@francescakyanda9182]

The Stars and the Blackness Between Them is EXCELLENT black sapphic romance!

[@Gajcia]

OMFG that blue cover on Kim Jiyoung looks even better than the yellow one I have WHAT??? Stunning.

[@BethVlogs_]

He got heartstopper! I'M THRIVING!

[@lou3893]

I'm sorry to say that this is the first of your videos I've watched but I fell in love within the first minute (also: Orla

[@colonelmustard9405]

oh my god i've just discovered you and you're already my new favorite booktuber.

[@PeytonReads]

You exude literally the best vibes! Love your videos! And oooh I really want to read Priory as well soon 💜

[@booksandflowers5135]

I’m so glad I found your channel! You have such a fun and vibrant personality ✨

[@Fellinara]

Thanks for linking that etsy site! I ordered the tarot bookmarks and a moon phase one from her as well as a sticker. I'm so excited!

[@caitlinalthea2470]

I am so late to commenting on this, but thank you so much for the shout-out!!! 🥺🥺🥺❤️ you are AMAZING for using your platform to boost book bloggers 💖💖

[@beccadoingstuff]

Thank you for mentioning to support your artist friends 🥺 As an artist with a small business, support is always needed! Love your energy 😄✨

[@rileyherbert4462]

Did I stop everything I was doing to watch this???? Yes. Yes I did.

[@fictionalfates]

i knew time had frozen for a reason!

[@rileyherbert4462]

@@fictionalfates 😂🤗❤

[@caith475]

I only just found your channel and I’m so glad I did! You seem really precious

[@ellenaross3771]

Honestly, you are so going to suffer when reading the poppy war, i can't wait to hear your thoughts on the series; I actually just finished the arc of the burning god today so like... the feels are hitting me REAL hard rn 😂

[@harmonygibson6302]

Omgggg why am I just now finding you!! I love your energy and how calming your voice is. You earn yourself a new sub

[@giselaperez6746]

First time in your channel!🤗Love this video and the book haul! You kept me interested to continue watching it! 👏👏👏👏👏👏Enjoy your reading!!! 📚📚📚 ❤️

[@amandaamevor6459]

Also it’s okay to not be okay is a masterpiece

[@ch-xx4hn]

thank you so much for adding the junk terror bill on your description. ph appreciates it

[@livelehmbeckervestland9099]

You are absolutely my new booktube obsession!!

[@bookingforewordtoit]

I LOVE ORLA GARLAND OMG SHE IS BRILLIANT that vinyl is utterly amazing I just can’t

[@emilym6341]

Wait also the cutest n most aesthetic thumbnails wth🤩💕

[@quinniehalee]

Soooo many books on my TBR that I can’t wait to get to! Those bookmarks are also GORGEOUS!

[@embofilm]

Came for the iconic title, stayed for the hella good taste, subscribed for future recs ✨

[@amandadnh]

i just love the way you talk

[@starlitbri]

The Binding looks kinda like older/vintage books when it's naked! So pretty 😍

[@inolas.2399]

The energy you give off is rlly amazing 😌✨

[@itzarojo444]

I loved your vibes and the good books you show us (now I have a few more in my wish list thanks of you). You got a new subscriber.

[@raindropmix8139]

i just stumbled upon this channel and this guy radiates so much positive energy, i love it! have a great day

[@carocat5109]

Hey Joel, just wannet to say, thank you so much for brighten up my day! Much love

[@nini-he8uy]

i read the title and immediately subscribed, king 🤴🏽

[@seobscript]

GASP this is my first video of yours and i was so surprised by your voice it’s so PRETTY i’m bout to binge all ur vids

[@beautyliterate]

seeing this in my subscription box made me so happy!

[@froggystrap1232]

You're so happy and bright, every time I watch one of your video I found myself smiling. The gilded ones look SO GOOD, pretty sad it's not gonna be available until February 2021

[@blzdelgado]

I just stumbled into this video and I loved your vibe and energy!! And as a Filipino, I'm so happy when I saw the "Junk Terror Bill" on your description ❤️😭

[@Julia-gl7zu]

sir i love you your vibe is like exactly what goes on in my head and i love it

[@twirlingpages]

in late but THE TRANSPARENT VINYL !!!!!! not me going off to maybe get myself a clear vinyl no not me at all. also that edition of pachinko 🥺 also i’m so glad you got the fairy loot edition of the gilded ones!! 💘💘

[@giigiireadss]

I love love love "Not So Pure and Simple." "Tyler Johnson Was Here" destroyed my heart then put it back together. That book made cry so much and fall in love like that book is just beautiful *chef's kiss*

[@naesworld]

ahhhh love it!!

[@alexabrahams4782]

loveless is such a good book. i finished it a few weeks ago and FUCK reading about friendships really hits different during a pandemic when you can't see your friends much

[@fictionalfates]

oh gosh, i can’t wait to read it then!!

[@audev.5331]

This was in my recommandations for some reason and dear Judy Banana, I am SO beyond excited !! You are definitely my fav booktuber from now on!

[@andream8755]

Im so jealous of that pile of books!!! 🤩🤩

[@Lanaxparillaxwife]

Omg your cute into vinyl & books my type of person & truly devious & heart stopper are so good they’re my favs.

[@09luvs31]

the way i gasped at the binding 😭

[@Nadia-yk9rv]

This is the first video of yours I watched and I can already tell you’re gonna be my new fav channel 😍😍

[@gabriellaoliveira9833]

I love that you show the naked hardcovers! I’m always so curious in bookhauls but no one ever shows them without the dust jacket 💕

[@linn04990]

omg your voice is so nice and calm. I could listen to you whole day everyday uwu

[@mori7956]

*gets pen & notebook to take notes of all the books so I can be ready post-buying-ban*

[@alexeerising2458]

OMG cinder is dead in paperwork is GORGEOUS!!!

[@janeh9962]

THANK YOU youtube algorithm for bringing me to such an awesome youtuber omg. subscribed!!!!

[@pg7989]

both pachinko and the priory of the orange tree are def my top5 fave books;; they’re must reads!!!

[@CharMeezy21]

Do I need to watch the whole video before I hit the like button? ...no, I already know I’ll love it.

[@alexandrapintoiu8340]

your skin in so stunning! the glow, imaculate!!! what is your skincare routine?❤

[@baddiemoyd]

I'm so excited to hear your thoughts on Loveless, I loved it so so so sososo much!

[@Sofia-ssn]

why are all these books so beautiful

[@alyssacascos8665]

The way you explain books is so calming to watch😊❤love you!

[@celiananaze]

those bookmarks in the beginning are so beautiful!! I wanna cry from so much beauty, fr your friend is so talented I'll have to check her work because wow

[@santanarebeca]

omg i just finished priory a few days ago and it was such a great surprise to see it there. i hope you love it the way the i did honestly i thought it would take me ages to finish it but it was really fast actually bc it is amazing!!!!

[@heyimsasa]

15:47 the way my jaw dropped when you took off that dust jacket 😭😍💖

[@panda6594]

I loved the Truly Devious books !!!

[@meganxyt]

hi i'm new here but can i just say i appreciate your description box lol it's so organized and beautiful

[@juandbooks]

WE LOVE IT HERE YESS THANK YOU! everytime every damn time i talk here or to you on twitter and i feel loved. there´s no one doing like you. you deserve this. you deserve more. you deserve everything you ever want. i love you, i feel good in you. i see you. i really do

[@fictionalfates]

thank you so much!!! 🥺

[@charlynnereeves8133]

Joel honestly deserves the world. He's so amazing.

[@rain5978]

im crying at how beautiful those bookmarks are 😭 also good luck reading THE POPPY WAR 👀

[@thebookbuzz7039]

ooo another upload; can't wait to see all the books :D