Planning a month in books / going through my bookshelves

[@claragarcia5088]

Anne of the Island (the third one in Anne of green gables) is my favorite, honestly one of the best most heartwarming books I have ever read.

[@emilyvanbergeyk471]

Yes Anne of the Island is lovely! As she mentioned in the video, Anne can be kind of irritating in the first book, since she’s just a child and has strong character flaws. I loved how in Anne of the Island we get to see her grow and mature out of those flaws. That book has some really valuable things to say about human nature. :)

[@raquelb.5048]

ok, now I'm excited to finish Anne of Avonlea to start this one

[@literarilywendy]

Anne of Green Gables was my whole life when I was a little girl. I needed some beautiful, innocent escapism from the traumas I was experiencing at the time and it was perfect

[@LisaMarieFr]

I was just about to try to find some motivation to read today and then came this video! Thank you so much :)

[@LisaMarieFr]

I am reading Wuthering Heights for the first time and I am absolutely love it, even though I agree that is does not scream summer time. It made me want to read more of the Bronte sisters.

[@emma-zb9ss]

you should try the tenant of wildfell hall its by anne bronte, and one of my all time favourites. not quite as dark as wuthering heights but very strong female main character (which is unfortunately hard to find in classics )

[@LisaMarieFr]

@@emma-zb9ss thank you very much for the suggestion! That book is already on my TBR 👍🏻😊

[@usuario-si9rr]

Instead of putting effort on finding motivation, why don't you just read?

[@khadiisam26]

Me too!

[@francespeterson2452]

Since your reading Anne of Green Gables I highly, highly recommend you read the next two books in the series, specifically the third book. It is my favorite and I feel like nobody ever reads beyond book one. I love the first book and it might be objectively better in some ways but the third book contains most of the slow burn romance and is set when she is in college and has some of my favorite characters and locations and I love it so, so much. And I know I'm not alone as I recently got my best friend to read the third book and she agrees it's her favorite as well. I personally don't think four through seven are that great (still okay but not amazing) but the eight-book which you can read without having read the others is great as well. Its set around Anne's daughter Rilla and is mostly about WWI and is maybe the best WWI book I have ever read.

[@rae_of_sunlight]

Yessss, I adore the third book too! My favourite Anne by far! And totally agree they're kinda meh (actually some of them worse than meh - I find some of the plot lines quite misogynistic, especially Anne's House of Dreams) But Rilla gets good again :)

[@zuhraa4171]

Agreed!! I have read every single book that is connected to Anne and somehow, The third one always wins. It’s the best.

[@emilyvanbergeyk471]

Definitely! Anne of the Island is my favorite out of the series - I loved seeing Anne mature. But the eighth book about Rilla is a close second; it is similar in many ways to Jane Austen’s Emma :)

[@khadiisam26]

Ugh I really want to read it! I accidentally bought the third one instead of the second and now I have the third bit can't read it yet 😅

[@marleigh7868]

Oh my goodness YES I completely agree! The third book is amazing and I wish more people would read it.

[@bruh-iy9ec]

If only I had my life so together that I could actually plan what I'm doing with it

[@michaela_leigh]

if you want to get to some hemmingway, "the old man and the sea" is only about 100 pages or 2.5 hrs of audiobook. its the intense summer in cuba, and the difficulties of a fisherman trying to catch a merlin. wonderful ocean and fish descriptions.

[@ginal2643]

And loads of symbolism (which I can never get enough of) despite Hem's steadfast refusal to admit it. Oh, Hem!

[@elementary4878]

@@ginal2643 I especially like the parallel between Santiago and Jesus

[@smritithapa]

I'm also listening Anne of Green Gables, and enjoying it sooo much

[@katscozycorner]

I finally read through all of L.M. Montgomery’s chronicles of Anne Shirley between last August/September 2020 through to about February 2021 and loved each one and how you see Anne’s life grow and change and develop was just wonderful. One of my favourite series of novels (tied with Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women series for me) 😊 those stories are just so wholesome! 💜 I hope you enjoy the rest of Anne Shirley and her saga.

[@mwalters4941]

My current goal and tbr is to read all of the books on my shelf that I own or series that I partially own, which consists of roughly 50 books (you have me very excited to read Phantom of the Opera), and I want to do it before summer ends. It's going to be a long, long struggle, but I leave for college at the end of August so nows the time! Thank you for inspiring me to read again!

[@CDNL.]

That sounds really fun! But don't feel pressured or feel as if you have to finish a book if you're not enjoying it :)

[@mwalters4941]

@@CDNL. I appreciate the words of advice! Hopefully I wont have that issue, but not every book needs to be finished

[@emmiereads]

That sounds like so much fun, ahh good luck!💕💕

[@denisefreitas6727]

It's a cloudy (and soon rainy) day in Rio de Janeiro and your video came like the sun! Loved it! Oliver Twist and Anne of Green Gables are absolutely wonderful books. I love to see your gorgeous editions. Wish you have a great time with your readings, Emma.🤗🌼✨

[@just12twelve]

I love how you talk about books emmie you're just sweet and very respectful with all the books you're reading despite you liking it or not It gives me a different perspective in reading it makes me love the act of reading way more than any specific book I didn't explain it well but basically - you're great keep doing that ❤️😁

[@sourcreams]

Dante is a compulsory read here in Italy and it's reeeeeally difficult to understand at times. There are lots of references to medieval Italian history, mythology, religion, so I really hope your edition has got lots of good notes. If you need help with some parts of it feel free to ask, it's an adventure no one should face on their own!

[@letiziadinca4500]

Hi Italian friend :) L'inferno penso sia la cantica più bella, un po' per l'argomento, per l'attualità con cui l'ha trattato e per alcune figure emblematiche al suo interno che secondo me mancano in quelle successive. La scrittura è sicuramente complicata

[@eire02]

I truly love these planning videos! They’re so much fun and it’s nice to get an even better insight into your reading! Cannot wait for the annotation video, been keeping my eyes peeled since you mentioned it during the time you were annotating Phantom. Also, I feel the ‘taking your time’ with a book. I picked up phantom (based on your recommendation and fangirled when you reposted my Instagram story haha) and am savouring every single page. Love it! I also adore your hair style 🥺 it’s so cute. Happy reading this month!

[@euanfreeman179]

For sci-fi romance, you should DEFINITELY read This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone! It's a novella, and it's probably the best thing I've read yet this year. And Amal El-Mohtar is Canadian, if that helps sell it!

[@mistylima56]

One of my favourite reads of this year too .red and blue !!

[@shibasandshelves]

This was absolutely my favourite book of 2019 and one of my favourites of all time 😍

[@emmiereads]

Ooh yes read it last year and loved it!!☺️

[@roonyaljuhani]

For some reason i didn't enjoy that book as much as you guys lol i liked the imagery and language but soon i was confused what was the point of that book😂

[@streetsympohny]

Oliver Twist is such a great book, I would argue my favorite out of Dicken’s work, but A Christmas Carol and A Tale of Two Cities. are up there also. Anne Of Green Gables is so good.

[@asna9574]

I watched the netflix adaptation of Anne of green gables and It was amazing!! Now I really wanna read the book

[@marleigh7868]

I also watched the series and then read the book after which was so much fun! They are similar but also different so it's perfect :)

[@anushkakulkarni2238]

Anne with an E is just the best thing to be made on this planet

[@sydneyvaden1175]

i read the goldfinch with the audiobook and i really liked the voices and the way it was performed. it made me feel so much more connected to a certain character! (hobie) i would def recommend!! i listened to mine on audible, but i think they have the same one on libby! happy reading 🤍

[@ronjahaugen]

i'd recommend the long way to a small angry planet by becky chambers if you're looking for a sci-fi with some romance. the romance is definitely not the main focus, as the book focuses more on the (more platonic) relationship between the crew on the Wayfarer. anyway, it is a really interesting take on the sci-fi genre where it mostly focuses on the characters, not the plot

[@ttoharr]

The space buns☺️☺️☺️

[@holetariat]

I recommend looking into reviews from BIPOC readers of The Goldfinch. There are some harsh reviews on this book; thought you should know going into it.

[@ba-gg6jo]

On impulse, I bought Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix. Quite short, 200 pages so read it in a day. Very much Twilight Zone meets Flat pack furniture. All your favourite horror tropes and a few twists. A great holiday read, or when you are at one of those awful works seminars where your management tells you that you are their most important asset and still treats you like crap and pays minimum wage.

[@theresa3380]

I definitely cannot wait for an updated bookshelf tour. So, so excited!!

[@zuhraa4171]

Emma can somehow feel when I’m miserable because her videos are always perfectly on time! Love you ❤️

[@emmiereads]

Hope you’re feeling better💙💙

[@zuhraa4171]

@@emmiereads I’m feeling a lot better! Thank you ❤️

[@aflutterofstars]

I just finished reading a collection of Borges sonnets this morning and absolutely loved every single one. It's been extra special because, while my Spanish is pretty rusty these days, I was able to read and mostly understand it in its original written language. It's incredible how much meaning and beauty is lost in the translation process! It makes me want to study German so I can appreciate Rilke's work as it ought to be. The Divine Comedy changed my life. I hope you find it as rich and meaningful as I did!

[@harrisonjennings3275]

My advice on Dante: if you read Inferno, go ahead and read the whole Comedy. It's kind of weird to me that the Inferno gets so much attention when the whole point of the poem is journeying through and *from* hell ultimately to paradise.

[@meenyard]

it's so weird (in a good way) seeing you pick the divine comedy so nonchalantly since i studied it in depth back in high school. that being said tho i would love to see a vlog on it and hear your thoughts

[@hayes7680]

I would really recommend Red Rising! I really enjoyed the first book, but the second one just blew me away and the third was also good. It's also a saga now, so there are 5 books out and the sixth is on its way.

[@ashialujano8671]

Is the second book as Hunger Games- ish as the first? I only have 40 pages left of the first and I am pretty neutral about picking up the second book.

[@chelleandpoppy6379]

I love Anne of Green Gables 😍 It was my favorite book growing up and watching Anne with an E made me fall in love with Anne all over again!

[@trimbaknene9346]

Omggg!! I saw you updating ur goodreads on reading Anne of green gables. I love this boookkk and partly bcuz of the Netflix series as wellll. It's my most fav book everr

[@payelbagchi8317]

I read oliver twist.. When I was 11 year old.. And that was the first book which I read in my life.. Still love that book.. Will reread it someday!! 🥰💗 P. S- I am so early today!!

[@rebekahsalvatore5025]

Yes that book was so good

[@payelbagchi8317]

@@rebekahsalvatore5025 yeah!!.. 🦋💗

[@denisefreitas6727]

Love this book too. It was my First Charles Dickens.

[@ohohnenyeoo2654]

@@denisefreitas6727 me too. However it’s been so long that I don’t remember much of the story.

[@payelbagchi8317]

@@denisefreitas6727 me too!!

[@Kate-wr4ef]

the goldfinch!!!!! it's one of my favourite books EVER! i hope you like :)

[@jadepark333]

Please do a read along for Inferno, that will be fantastic. I really want to read it this year and it will be so nice to read it with someone. Have a Great reading month Emma!

[@heiditheowl2277]

I just adore your videos so much. The way you talk about books and get excited about them is just so soothing and refreshing. I'm so glad I discovered your channel recently!

[@bookworm8624]

I can highly recommend you The Luna Chronicles from Marissa Meyer! It's one of my favorite book series of all time 😇 I love the characters and it has a very interesting story! Each book entails a science fictional twist on a classic Fairy tale 🙈 Also in every book is a different love story, which is very cute ❤

[@villinaudasi5418]

FINALLYY YOU PICKED UP ANNE OF GREEN GABLES!!! I AM GONNA GO CRY!🥺🥺 It is my most favourite book ever! I have been waiting for you to read it for such a long time! This video just made my day. I AM REALLY SO SO SO HAPPY THAT YOU READ IT!!!💕✨

[@marleigh7868]

I feel the exact same way it's such a perfect read for her! It's my fav book too :)

[@villinaudasi5418]

@@marleigh7868 🥺🌸

[@yoshiforpm]

If you’re looking for sci-fi and want a challenge after War and Peace, tackle the actual Dune series. I did all of them last year and, while they’re not my absolute favourites, they seem like they’d be up your alley in that they have a more philosophical bent.

[@winthermolina6178]

Love in the Time of Cholera would be an amazing choice for romance!

[@Cubehead27]

I'm working through "Ficciones" from the same Borges collection and really enjoying it.

[@nerwinwillowcrow8035]

I have been wanting to read OliverTwist and Book of Hours so I think I’ll be joining you in reading those. The Goldfinch also sounds good.

[@MarionOlvas]

Night Film is an excellent thriller, I do love it! Try it! I think if you listen to the audiobook still follow up with the physical, because the multi media elements are cool and athmospheric.

[@ritaoliveira4791]

Inferno is such a masterpiece! I’m lucky enough to be able to read it in italian and I loved it! The first canto was also the piece that I brought to my italian exam. Btw I’m a new subscriber and I love your videos!

[@milliebks]

I ordered Rilke's Book of Hours for my birthday on Sunday! I can't wait for it to come! I saw it on Book Outlet and I knew I had to get.❤❤

[@ralexlee133]

I highly recommend the Durling and Martinez translation of the Inferno/Commedia! I am an Italian major and medievalist and that translation is absolutely incredible. It's on Amazon and not too expensive.

[@martha7157]

I read Anne OGG when lockdown started because I felt like I needed to appreciate what I had and the good in the world around me and it did not disappoint

[@lonnie4827]

The only thing I've done reading wise this month is to slowly read the Decameron. It has been an absolute joy and a brilliant way to end my nights. I feel so unhurried and relaxed.

[@mac8697]

Ooooh, adding that to my list of long books that I wanna read.

[@GBSeattle1]

Good morning Emmie! I just wanted to say that you inspired me to read a few books over the last month and one of them was The Dark Interval. I have to thank you because now that I’ve found Rilke my life will forever be enriched and I’ve found my absolute favorite author/poet. You and your channel are the best.

[@sofiafernandezplama3959]

Can you please, please, pretty please show us your top 30 books of al time? I love the books you read, they are right up my alley!

[@mac8697]

Hemingway writes really amazing characters that feel like people, and his prose just hits you like a ton of bricks - in a good way. It's incredibly descriptive, almost "imaginistic", but very easy to read. (edited because I made a grammar mistake)

[@changelingreader14]

Good luck with Dante's Inferno! I've read it once and it was disappointing for me, but I think some of that was the translation and, especially so, the translator's notes that irked me and bled in to the story. Otherwise might have liked the experience more. You have a different edition, I also have a different one I plan to eventually reread (might just do that alongside your read if you do a read-along), so hopefully we both come away with a better experience than I did reading it the first time. I'll be excited to see some of the other books as you review/talk about them since some of them sound intriguing. Oof this is already long, but I wanted to share my reading done and planned for this month. So. I've finished 5 books--'Legend of Sleepy Hollow', 'There's a Hole in my Sidewalk' by Portia Nelson, 'Song of Achilles', 'Letters to a Young Poet,' and 'The Warden' by Anthony Trollope. I am currently working through 'Priory of the Orange Tree' and Stendhal's 'The Red and the Black' to read before the next listed book. Finally, I plan to read 'Bleak House' by Dickens since I need to have it read for the fall and it's thick and 'Fathers and Children' by Ivan Turgenev. I am also expecting to add a book or two if I get through the books and maintain the rate I've been reading. Sorry for the long message, again. Much luck to everyone and happy reading!

[@desolation8857]

I almost jumped when you picked The Goldfinch up, I'm currently reading it. it was exciting seeing it in your hand =)))

[@ton_wtnp]

Hello Emma! I'm from Thailand. I just found​ your channel and like your content very much. I, as a reader who love books, You are my idol. Keep doing this!

[@roch6940]

I just finished The Goldfinch; it's amazing! I hope you like it too

[@danpost5072]

My recommendation for sci fi is A Memory Called Empire. It has romance and is just a fantastic book

[@christinalavengood2043]

I hope you like the inferno! I had to read it in high school and i had to read it again a few months ago for my first year in college. I love the symbolism and the meaning of the book. A difficult read but WORTH IT

[@andrealanzillotta4388]

As an Italian Dante is everyday bread. The best poet of our litterature and maybe the best ever

[@danieladamico5485]

I love these planning/tbr videos! They're really fun 💗 I always make huge unrealistic lists for each month, but I still enjoy planning lol

[@notsarahfrench]

I just got the entire Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon lot and the short stories. I'm almost finished with vol. 3 and I am just SO happy with it. I gasped when you mentioned it! 💖

[@mrodriguez377]

Inferno reading vlog!! Yes!

[@Mylifemyidolsmymusic]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL EDITION OF THE LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA YOU HAVEE!!

[@Mylifemyidolsmymusic]

is it the illustrated one?

[@sabrinaliu8673]

If you’re looking for scifi, please give the three body problem trilogy a read-it was absolutely mind blowing and it changed how I see the universe. For mystery I highly recommend journey under the midnight sun!!

[@emmiereads]

Read the first one in January and was blown away, definitely want to pick up the second one!! Thank you for the recs☺️

[@selenalee5654]

I’ve always loves the parts from your previous vlogs whenever you show your bookshelve so to have a whole video focusing on that is just GREAT UGH I LOVE IT 🤪‼️

[@petiteUnicorn]

this is so weird I just today decided to re-read the red rising series for my summer break and wanted to check out your goodreads if you maybe have read it.. turns out your CURRENTLY reading it!! What a weird coincidence.. honestly making me feel some things

[@btwmary8273]

It’s so strange seeing you pick spontaneously The Inferno by Dante because I’m italian and here in Italy we study him and the whole Divine Comedy since middle school and it’s so weird to me seeing someone who is not italian reading for pleasure, but I hope you enjoy it!!

[@annamattos8627]

Sci fi with romance? Yargo is an oldie, but a goodie. I love it.

[@AshCatBlueCat]

Hi Emmie! one of my friends showed me your channel and it got me back into reading. I haven't really read for my own personal enjoyment outside of school since middle school, so it's really exciting to get back into it (freshman year of university really burnt me out on reading especially). Last month I read If We Were Villains, The Cats of Roxville Station (old throwback to my childhood), and Norwegian Wood. This month I just finished The Bell Jar, and I needed something light-hearted after reading it, so I'm starting the Narnia series for the first time ever. If you or any other viewers have some book recommendations based on some of the titles I've listed, I'd really love that :) btw, can't wait to see the annotations video! I love annotating bc it's so satisfying to look at and pick through them after a while

[@mac8697]

If you liked The Bell Jar, you might like Madame Bovary. I know it seems like a stretch, but Emma Bovary struggles with mental health a lot throughout the book, and you also get to read romance!

[@quentinkafka]

it took me awhile to realize that the howl's moving castle poster was actually pasted onto her wall and that it wasn't oddly edited in the video 🤣

[@trina7012]

I just finished "Why Fish Don't Exist" and it was so delightful, then shocking, then it made me sob

[@thinkinginprint4639]

When I finished Anne of Green Gables I felt so lonely without it that I had to just go back and reread it immediately, and it remains the only book I've ever reread. 😍

[@vl1xrz]

ive been going quite slow on my tbr list this month but you always make me wanna read !!

[@shilpiagarwal2395]

I just lovveee your videos. Can you please do a video on how you listen to audio books? Do you read as well as listen at the same time? Do you speed up the narration? How do you take notes or annotations with audio books? Do you use audible or borrow from library? So many questions 🤣

[@ohohnenyeoo2654]

I know this question isn't for me but I hope my input helps :) 1) Yes, I read and listen with some of the books. Sometimes I use one method over the other and sometimes I like to engage different formats of reading which is always nice. 2) I speed up the narration to 1.75 for my audiobooks, it's easier and more efficient for me. You don't have to. If you are not used to audiobooks, stick with the normal speed. You can gradually work your way to a faster speed. 3) I take notes/annotations with audiobooks by listening intently. The way you would take annotations with physical books does not change. You are looking to analyze the story e.x. plot, characters, writing (may be harder at first, but it also works) stay the same as it would with a physical book. I have my Book Journal by me when I listen to audiobooks, this helps A LOT. The point is to listen and jot down notes on what you think about the story with evidence to back up your thoughts. If you do not have a book journal you can use your notes on your phone, word, or notion. Doing chores, going for a walk, sitting down and drawing (or coloring a coloring book) are other ways to really help you digest the story. And I borrow from the library.

[@lauryn5573]

If ur into folk horror/modern gothic horror I would recommend The Hollow Places! Really weird and unsettling but soo good!

[@var-anahid]

i just decided to read The Inferno as well :0 excited to read along with u 😊

[@emilyvanbergeyk471]

Hi! So excited to hear about your June reading! Your TBR looks like a lot of fun. :) I studied the Divine Comedy for class a while ago and it was amazing - if possible, you should try to read the whole thing, rather than just the Inferno! :) It’s not meant to be separated from the other two parts of the comedy, so in a lot of ways reading just the Inferno and not Purgatorio and Paradiso is kinda like reading only the first few chapters of a book and not finishing it lol. But I get that the whole comedy is pretty long, so it might not be feasible to fit all the parts into your reading schedule. Anyway, have a great day and thanks for sharing your reading plans!

[@aurorra8682]

I'm reading The little friend by Donna Tartt now. And it gas a special atmosphere. hope, you will enjoy the Goldfinch and then you'll try the little friend :)

[@accidentalfrenchfries]

I’m listening to The Goldfinch on audiobook, and it’s so beautiful so far!

[@raina651]

i’ve been wanted to read the goldfinch forever bc i adored the secret history. i think this is my sign to read it lol

[@joychalaby]

I've read Red Rising and genuinely loved it. It's quite grim and gritty in parts, but as an ancient Rome/Greece history lover I was THERE for its worldbuilding, and the characters were wonderful too. I need to the rest of the series though. Happy summer reading, Emma! I am so glad you're being enriched by your reading. You're inspiring me to pick up those intimidating tomes on my shelves! P.S. your little burst of Dickens love had me smiling, isn't he amazing?

[@aubreyholt279]

This is exactly what I needed this morning! Also your earrings are stunning as always 😍

[@manal797]

Omg I'm so excited that you're reading The Goldfinch! It's been sitting on my shelf for so long and I've been meaning to get around to it this summer too :)

[@navarromiranda6666]

Please read Borges, he is amazing. He's one of my favorites philosofical writers.

[@julielynn86]

Hahahaha!!!!! I stopped the video at 1:38 to tell you how hard I laughed at your construction noises reaction! Just classic. A few weeks ago, a relentless roofing crew, they were legion, reroofed our homes and I thought by the end of it, between the troops on the roof, with their exploding nail guns, shake-the-house-down stomping, and their near- continuous shouting, and the OBNOXIOUS black, diesel-engine MONSTER truck, rumbling, grumbling, vrooming, operated by the apparent bossman who NEVER shut it off--it absolutely dominated the neighborhood from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm every day, I was gonna lose my mind! Such fun. Fun fun. I feel you! Okay, back to the video.....

[@loverofpages]

Leave the world behind is incredible!!! Very excited to hear your thoughts on it!

[@MartinDSmith]

Great selection of books!I have to get back to Dante too.Looking forward to Oliver Twist and entering into the world of Rilke❤️

[@Mothchewedgirl]

I’d love to see a reading vlog of the divine comedy, I’ve been unsure of reading it myself so I would be interested to hear your in depth thoughts.

[@anabellini4071]

OMG I love these types of videos. They inspire me to make some for my channel. Also love the outfit!!

[@WeatheredBlooms]

I LOVE red rising!

[@kaylarssage]

If you ever make it to PEI put visiting the Green Gables Heritage Place on your list of places to visit 😉

[@lishha9247]

Hi Emma I would like to recommend you The Dutch house by Ann Patchett. It is a dark fairy tale, set over the course of five decades about two smart people who cannot overcome their past. I really think you will enjoy that book. Thank you for making such awesome videos. Love you Emma💖

[@stellasings5440]

i read the bell jar this month and i loved it! right now im reading portrait of a lady by henry james which im enjoying so much. have you read any henry james(im new to this channel)? if you have, did you like his work? and next up is my year of rest and relaxation which im very excited for

[@readinginthelairlunadrakon8028]

loved this video, and the vibes of all these books. I was recently planning my tbrs and come up with over 30 tbrs to do this year lol.

[@gilsevalle367]

YESSS I SO READY TO SEE YOUR OPINION ON THE GOLDFINCH AHHHG ITS THE BEST BOOK EVER IM SO EXCITED

[@sophiebrzozowski3211]

I loved the Emily of New Moon books by Montgomery even more than Anne (though she's just precious). Would highly recommend:)

[@ChV342]

I'm currently reading rilke'letters to a young poet... Honestly thank you emmie

[@melaineeyh]

hi, I hope you're feeling better! you always make me smile :)

[@anushkaprasad612]

The Kiss Quotient!! I read it recently and it's all about consent before moving forward

[@jamesduggan7200]

Pinsky read at out library when I was finishing my undergrad. There's an open university course offered at Yale for the Divine Comedy. I've read it three or four times but it's still kind of difficult, and easy at the same time. The course is very good.

[@shainalite]

I was wondering when your new video will be up, then you are here 💖 silently liking your reaction to construction work noise

[@byhellsstandard1366]

Horrorstör sounds like such a fun read

[@leneynwa]

My brother recommended red rising to me, specifically the audio book. It was the first audio book that i ever listened to (i also bought the paperback because i can't focus on just audio) and it was amazing!!! I don't read that much sci-fi so i kept delaying my read but when i finally started reading it Owowow i got the second and third books halfway through the first because I was already sold. Amazing writing, world building, and characters.

[@sheyslibrary]

Red rising is so good! I very much prefer Golden Son and Morning Star so if you can push through RR to get to those, highly recommend Scifi romance recs: The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson (sapphic romance, though still pretty plot heavy); Winter’s Orbit (mlm romance)