july wrap up & august tbr | hopefully i'll read more in august!!!

[@daniela-ml7bn]

Joel: we have named my child Me: what??????? Joel: holds up plant Me: right I knew that

[@fictionalfates]

LMAO i need more children

[@erickmanuel7852]

Pro tip : you can watch movies at flixzone. Been using it for watching loads of movies recently.

[@rogeliokannon8153]

@Erick Manuel Yup, I've been using flixzone for since december myself =)

[@joziahjamir4604]

@Erick Manuel yea, I have been using flixzone for months myself =)

[@ines6358]

I love the four copies of “children of blood and bone” in the background 😂

[@miaya.micronis]

Four?!? What?!!!!

[@angelbillgirl1207]

He actually has more copies

[@HeyItsShey]

The House in the Cerulean Sea is now officially on my tbr. Also the "is this gay" whisper took me out 💀

[@fictionalfates]

LOL

[@Fellinara]

OMG you and Joel are both gonna LOVE that book! It is one of the beautiful and heartwarming stories I have EVER read. EVER IN MY LIFE. My husband saw me unable to put the book down and asked me what it was about and then he was nearly hovering over me waiting for me to finish it so he could read it. LOLz He's got it now.

[@mirnatius]

I need to read City of Brass! Everyone seems to really love it when they talk about it and it’s an infectious excitement! 😂

[@fernanda-pe1sp]

for romance indication: red, white & royal blue! it’s honestly amazing

[@ReadByTiffany]

you've been ON FIRE with your posting schedule 🔥🔥🔥

[@fictionalfates]

heheh thank you tiffany!! 🥺

[@februaryfriday1352]

if you want to read romance, i’d love to hear your opinion on “red, white & royal blue”!

[@TiliaHaggstrom]

Yes! Probably my favourite romance, best part is you get to imagen that the president of the united stats is a woman with a latino, bisexual, son and a divers white house staff

[@kenziemccollum7255]

such a great recommendation!!

[@carlys987]

I loved Get a Life Chloe Brown so much!! Also wow I really thought that ko-fi was a way to support caffeine addictions until today 😂

[@rileyherbert4462]

Did I just start reading a new book? Yes. Did I stop because Joel posted? Also yes.

[@fictionalfates]

i hope you went back to reading afterwards!

[@user-bl8eo9yf4q]

Joel: I only read 9 books in one month hopefully I can read more that 9 in august. Me, a new(er) friend of the reading community: proud of reading four books between june and july lol hopefully someday I can get up to that level! thank you for all the great recommendations along the way :)

[@radiosilence3657]

OMG! THE KING HAS POSTEEEEED!!! Bro, you are so aesthetic and intelligent, some bitches COULD NEEEEVER! I also really love your reading taste and your taste in music is also extraordinary. Keep up the good work! ✌️(awkward bi peace sign)

[@fictionalfates]

Ahah thank you so much!! 🥺

[@radiosilence3657]

@@fictionalfates King, I'm just stating facts, no need to thank me!

[@marssell9056]

I'm very early for once and I would like to say that I STAN, you are def my favorite booktuber!

[@fictionalfates]

thank you so much 🥺 i am honoured by this title

[@bababooey2436]

My friend, I also have a child. His name is Bonbon and he's a Bonsai. Just sharing

[@gaea.readss]

I love the way you describe Cinderella is Dead and now I really want to read it more than I did before😭😭😭

[@aznSeddie]

A pretty solid Les Mis retelling: _A Wish in the Dark_ by Christina Soontornvat. It's MG, but it captures the heart of Les Mis through a Thai-inspired fantasy setting....and the cast, I wanted more of them cuz they were **chef's kiss** .

[@jasminewestover7068]

I love Dorian! I’m loving the videos Joel and the new thumbnail styles! I want to say thanks for keeping me sane during lockdown and motivating me to start my own booktube channel! 💕👑🧝🏻‍♂️💚

[@JPWrites]

I literally came down here to see if anyone had said they loved Dorian yet!

[@GirlWithARedScarf]

I’d definitely recommend Red, White & Royal Blue and Beach Read for more romance reads (especially RWRB!)

[@lindsayrivers4147]

looking for that little jeongyeon placard in the back of all of Joel's videos is the highlight of my week! 😆

[@JustBen1]

Joel 🥺 You're too kind, thank you so so much! I've got to say, you have SO MANY books on your wrap up and TBR that I want to read, and I'm looking forward to them. I'm not gonna say I'm jealous about that BEAUTIFUL hardback cover of City of Brass, not at all. No sir. But seriously, though, your mention of The Bone Season really piqued my curiosity. I'm going to have to pick that one up rather soon-ish. Looking forward to seeing your thoughts on so many of these books! Hope you have a great evening :D

[@fictionalfates]

Ahaha I was seriously so lucky with the CoB hardback, I think I spent all of my luck on that this year! And oooh I’ll let you know what I think of The Bone Season!!

[@thebookbelle]

I totally agreed with your points on The Court of Miracles! also wow dorian is a beaut!!! Fab video lovely :)

[@Ezzydesu]

JOEL GOING STRONG WITH THE AUTISTIC BOOKS!!! You are a king, thank you for talking about them!

[@fictionalfates]

Always!!!

[@Yuukitsu]

yess, The House in the Cerulean Sea is amazing! hope you love it.

[@hiba6685]

The House in the Cerulean Sea is one of my favorite reads of the year! I'm also looking forward to reading Cemetery Boys, Cinderella is Dead and Summer of Everything Other books on my TBR: The Bone Shard Daughter, Crowning Soul, Star Daughter Looking forward to more of your videos

[@jpymo]

as a filipino, seeing 'Junk Terror Bill' (+resources) in your description box made me smile. thank you for your support & for spreading the message 💙 im glad i stumbled upon this video - subscribed!

[@sophiaevans550]

I love your videos! It’s amazing to see a Welsh person on booktube😁Keep making great content!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@thebookishmel]

"hopefully i'll read more in august" he says... after reading some CHUNKERS in July.... omgosh you read such massive books so pride yourself on that - like your page count with the Daevabad trilogy is massive already! and AHH i'm also reading (well rereading) the bone season this month so i'm really excited to see what you think of it!

[@kyliea5302]

Love to see The Adventure Zone graphic novels on BookTube! They’re so good. Had a 😂 at your voidfish reference. Angus is also my fave!

[@valkyrie794]

Legit you are literally everything I have been looking for on booktube, everything you say just makes me fangirl! I cannot stop binging your videos. What am I going to do with myself when I've watched them all oh gods. We stan

[@BethVlogs_]

Will Joel Keep Dorian Alive? I Really Hope Because I Can't Keep One Alive!

[@fictionalfates]

skdkskdkd i’m going to try!!

[@rileyherbert4462]

OMG THE BONE SEASON! JOEL, YESSSSSSS!

[@PiaMakinang]

yoooo thanks for spreading the resources on the junk terror bill!! It needs more exposure 100%

[@AikiraBeats]

The city of brass series looks so daunting with how big those books are , but you make them sound so good so I may try picking them up

[@avekatumba4794]

Here to get books for my TBR. I'm almost done with Red, White, & Royal Blue & I'm going to read They Both Die At the End. I'm really getting back into reading & I need to see what people are reading to be in the conversation.

[@jay-ts8ux]

Joel Katumba they both die at the end was not the book for me to read during quarantine. It makes u question ur life decisions so be prepared :)

[@jay-ts8ux]

Also, if you don’t have good reads already, I would defo recommend getting it and joining some groups in order to be able to chat to others about books you’re reading. I love it!

[@avekatumba4794]

@@jay-ts8ux really? I'm scared. How wrecked were you?

[@avekatumba4794]

@@jay-ts8ux I kinda stopped using Goodreads because it's a mess. I'll open up a new account and see.

[@katiebelle902]

Joely!! 💜 I had no idea you were on KZbin but I’m happy I found you! Your videos are great and I’m very excited to see everything you do in the future.

[@teresarosereads]

Your videos give me so much serotonin I swear🥺❤️

[@mashnersesyan5279]

i love your videos! like it’s really very positive and informative and funny and omg i love this channel. thank u🤍

[@capuletbooks4685]

YOUR VIDEOS ARE SO MUCH FUN, JOEEELLLL ❤️ hahahah i loved this so much! i hope you have a great reading month full of amazing books and great things! kisses!

[@carlanavarro4281]

just discovered you're channel and i am completely in love. you have one of those voices and energies where I could just listen to you for hours. let's hope this is a beautiful journey full of joy and laugh!

[@PagesWithPippaS]

Just came across your channel! Def subscribing. Happy you’re shining your light on booktube!

[@ashwini8247]

joel is one of my favorite booktubers bc I just know he wouldn’t think I was any less of a reader bc I don’t own a lot of merch or physical books :)

[@bl-vx2yi]

same!! most of the books I read are books I borrowed from my friends so I don't have a lot of my favorite books

[@Lorie336]

Impressive TBR list and I believe you can read all those books this month. I have God if Jade and Shadow on my wishlist when you last talked about it and already have The House by the Cerulean Sea on there, too because another Booktuber suggested it. I have an ambitious TBR list--6 books, I haven't done that much since I was a kid. In order of reading is; In the Hall With the Knife (I am almost 30% in), City of Brass (inspired by your vlog), Undead Worlds Anthology #1, Conceal Don't Feel, An Unkindness of Ghosts, and Our Hearts Will Burn Us Down. Forgive me if I don't remember the author's right now. My favorite book I read in July was All Systems Red by Martha Wells. Technically I started it at the end of June, but finished it in July. Gave that book 5 stars. Enjoy your journey through your books. 😊

[@jay-ts8ux]

Erika Konic good luck with ur tbr!

[@Lorie336]

@@jay-ts8ux Thank you! 😀

[@fictionalfates]

ooh good luck with your TBR! You can do this!

[@allthecosyreads8205]

I keep on seeing Empire of Gold and I cannot wait!! As for romance books - I'm a sucker for enemies-to-lover and loved The Hating Game, though I should really give it a reread!

[@sonjaalexandra17]

I wish I had discovered this channel sooner omg! New subbie!!!!

[@karinapadilla1430]

I`m reading City of Brass right now! Hearing you loved it makes me even more excited to finish it

[@bebeliophile]

Well it’s nice to meet you, Dorian🤧 I’M CURRENTLY READING CITY OF BRASS AND I’M HOOKED! also felt really represented because I haven’t seen any Islamic practices/history very explicitly explored in books🥺

[@cam_elot]

i love watching your videos! your energy is so fun to watch :)

[@kenziemccollum7255]

the to all the boys series, any john green novel, and the simon verse novels are great romance books!!

[@AshleighForme]

Omg I had no idea about the adventure zone!! I listen to the McElroy's other podcast and I've been thinking of listening to adventure zone but I wasn't sure I'd be able to get into it in podcast format! Bless you!

[@renakellner4448]

Loooove TAZ so much! I'm so happy whenever you mention it!

[@junaina3071]

That cold open is the kind of positive energy I need in my life. Also I love the way you introduce and summarise the books. My fav reads last month were Heartstopper by Alice Osman and the manga Spy X Family. This month I need to finish the 12 or so books I'm expecting on Libby, and I'm already done with the first 😄 Edit: !! If you're looking for romance PLEASE read Red White and Royal Blue for disaster gays/ bis in love

[@shreyabooked9309]

About Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 - there's a movie, too, starring Jung Yumi and Gong Yoo (Gong Yoo!) . Also, it's really interesting to find out how the novel really blew up in South Korea when it was first released - people loved it a lot and hated it a lot, and several South Korean celebrities got cancelled for showing their appreciation for the book.

[@ilsan2506]

As a book blogger myself, It's so nice to see you support us so much!! Also, I'm so glad you're getting into romance - one of my personal faves is You Deserve Each Other (it helped me get into the romance genre) Excited to see your romance reading vlog - your videos are so much fun to watch!

[@fictionalfates]

thank you so much and of course!!! book bloggers are amazing and deserve to be celebrated

[@amandarotigliano3645]

yay, a new video. I'm looking forward to reading The Princess will Save you by Sarah Henning during August along with finishing the Twilight series. I am also planning on getting Cinderella is Dead the next time I go to a book store. I hope you enjoy the books you are reading and have a wonderful August. :)))

[@aislynnclav]

YESS I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR A WRAP UP VIDEO AHHH

[@amberhensley2999]

The House In The Cerulean Sea is my favorite book so far! Plus one of my favorites of all time!

[@lucypauwels993]

Noelle made me pick up The Kiss Quotient too!

[@renakellner4448]

I just watched a 2 minute trailer for "after truth" without skipping . Just so we are clear about how much I appreciate you

[@wolfgirl535]

I love the Raybearer UK cover so much more than the US one. Don't get me wrong, the US one is pretty, great use of color. But the woman's face hidden in the negative space with the vines and leaves of the UK one is just amazing!

[@vivianwakoff]

The Space Between Worlds sound super interesting. I gotta read this! I really liked The Kiss Quotiant! I reccomend The Hating Game, too if you hadn't read it yet.

[@winterreader7690]

banewreaker and godslayer by jacqueline carey and the devil's diadem by Sara Douglass. Deathless divide by justina Ireland was a fave from last month

[@franciskalj3240]

I really loved both The Kiss Quotient and Get a Life, Chloe Brown so I'm excited to see what you think of them! Another romance I would recommend are The Right Swipe!

[@heyimsasa]

all right i gotta bump up "the silence of bones" on my tbr. mystery thrillers usually make me hella paranoid, but i need to now.

[@mori7956]

I'm looking forward to reading Radio Silence for Chanelle's Crusty Club & Middlegame (almost done with it and I'm enjoying it!) And I liked Vicious -V.E Schwab, it was fun to read a supervillain type story😊

[@eliseisreading3589]

I really really really really really really... really hope you love The House In The Cerulean Sea! 😭 It’s so good!!!!

[@JuliasPokecards]

so excited to be this early! Can't wait to watch ☺️

[@mabfab]

So excited for your romance reading vlog! You should add a Jasmine Guillory book!

[@bebella9005]

I loved both The Kiss Quotient and Get a Life Chloe Brown; I hope you enjoy them too! Also, you make me wanna pick up the daevabad trilogy immediately haha

[@Serena-lm3iy]

Whenever you yell at Shannon... 😂😂😂 I just finished City of Brass and I GET IT!

[@RaetheSaint]

I'm trying to get more into romance too. I have the Brown Sisters and The Kiss Quotient on my library TBR

[@teatimewitht6937]

Now I’m in a romance mood because of all the romance books you hauled 😭

[@nico-bliss]

hope you read a lot in august! I for sure want to read such a fun age and reread the beautiful. and finish the books that I've started... let's hope!

[@sasha7628]

My favorite book I read in July is Fierce Femmes & Notorious Liars by Kai Cheng Thom. And on my tbr for August are Take a Hint Dani Brown, Gods of Jade and Shadow, Rise of Kiyoshi and The Death of Vivek Oji.

[@charityyoder9028]

My hold for empire of gold finally came in on Libby! (That's a US library ebook and audio book service). Not my preferred method but since the library is not currently available to me... Taking what I can get. ... I've discovered that with romance, the same tropes that I gravitate towards in other genres are what I prefer in romance as well. I don't know if that helps at all.

[@mori7956]

If you do start a garden, I hope it goes well. My mom had one when I was little and I'd help by planting grass... we no longer have a garden😂😂 (it was other situations as well, but I think it was just me) and I hope you enjoy your August books!

[@fictionalfates]

aww thank you!! i think i’m going to go for a few succulents and maybe an ivy too!

[@charlynnereeves8133]

For the romance readathon, you should definitely check out Carry On by Rainbow Rowell and Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. I've read them recently and they have become my ultimate FAVOURITE books of all time.

[@aislynnclav]

also ur book space is rlly coming together and dorian is rlly cute i lov that for u 😌

[@fictionalfates]

heheheh thank you so much!

[@FromJessToYou]

Your opening is adorable!

[@finlayslist]

Have so much fun with those romances - if I were to suggest some to a new romance reader, those would be high on the list! Cat Sebastian and Courtney Milan are also forever favorites for historicals. I was lucky enough to listen to Raybearer and it was unreal - definitely my favorite read in July and in the top 10 for the year! Looking forward to You Had Me at Hola this month!

[@fictionalfates]

Ooh thank you so much for the recs!

[@booktropics]

i can’t wait to discuss EoG with you and go through those emotions once again 🙂😂 aahhh Daevabad is my new favorite adult fantasy series too!! and i NEED to finish The Wolf of Oren-Yaro, the Gilded Wolves, and The Poppy War this month among other books!!!

[@fictionalfates]

YESSSSS

[@biancaprimo4168]

Angus is the sweetest best detective in the world 😭😭

[@alicewatkinson2981]

I am so excited to read The Midnight Library by Matt Haig which comes out mid-August!

[@ashvanderlans246]

Best kind of video to watch while slowly losing my sanity placing paths in Animal Crossing. Also I really really cannot wait for Cemetery Boys to come out

[@annoyedbyyourface]

My favorite book from last month was All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson. I listened to the whole audiobook in one sitting; it was so good!

[@Lia-ll3ou]

I’ve had an awfully,average reading July so I’m verrrry excited for august starting it off with finally reading Normal People and Circe

[@jade-mack]

currently rereading twilight because i love myself

[@heatherwhitehead701]

My favourite book from July was House in the Cerulean Sea so have fun reading it!! I'm also planning to read Get a Life, Chloe Brown in August. I'm also feeling in kind of a thriller-y vibe so will probably read some of those :)

[@leoraaileen]

Now I want to read city of brass even though I already have approx 103939490230 fantasy books on my tbr. Also HI TO DORIAN THE PLANT and also also that cover for the space between worlds 😍😍😍😍

[@leoraaileen]

Yes ✨friends that respect each other’s readings tastes✨

[@fictionalfates]

yesssss and DORIAN SAYS HI BACK

[@juliaehrsam4282]

In case you want something on the more steamy side of romance I can highly recommend "Wallbanger"! It's a haters to lovers story and it's hilarious! I absolutely loved it! 😅

[@peachyjjarred]

This man is the best bean

[@mahnoor6952]

if i could recommend romances to read for your romance reading vlog they would def be: 💌 you deserve each other by sarah hogle 💌 red, white & royal blue by casey mcquiston 💌 (of course) simon vs. the homosapiens agenda by becky albertalli I've read quite a few romances but these 3 def rank the highest on giving all the fluffy feels 😔

[@booksandlifewithlaura2143]

Cinderella is dead and Raybearer are on my August TBR too.

[@MeSimoneI]

Good luck!! You got this for sure :D

[@matteahayn]

Ooooooh my favorite book of July was Felix Ever After! It was a super satisfying and well-written read. I also re-read An Absolutely Remarkable Thing and then picked up the sequel A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor by Hank Green and those DESTROYED me. ✌🏻 That series means so much to me, and I can’t ever stop thinking about it.

[@asheirahs_nook]

I just started reading Gods of jade and shadow, and so far I really like it ^^

[@baddiemoyd]

Okay that's it I'm picking up Gods of Jade and Shadow right now

[@_echointhevoid_]

Yess pls record reading the house in the cerulean sea!

[@ofwavesandpages]

i absolutely loved get a life, chloe brown!!! and can't wait to read take a hint, dani brown! i've read cinderella is dead quite recently, and while i enjoyed it, i did not love it as much as everyone seems to have loved it, sadly. )): i hope you're having a great reading month!!

[@PagesAndInk]

I just finished Gods of Jade and Shadow and loved it. The Adventure Zone is one of my favorite graphic novel series!

[@bookishrealities2747]

Some other great romances are The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren and Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall!!!

[@caleb1722]

the way you have become my favourite booktuber yupyup

[@fictionalfates]

i am honoured!!