planning my winter reading month

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Beige Patterned Polo bit.ly/3Y6gbOK
The Nutcracker tidd.ly/3VU1I6r
A Castle in the Clouds tidd.ly/3okGnFq
Echo North tidd.ly/3h874w7
Midnight in Everwood tidd.ly/3UDlgLo
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[@khalilahd.]

The way you’ve single handed got me out of my reading slumps is not even funny ❤ can’t wait to pick up some of these recs 😊

[@Tania.atlasinajar]

Bet you are happy winter is just around the corner! ❄️ Your fave reading month! LOL “Bookman”😂

[@khalilahd.]

Loved this 😂❤

[@astrazaldaate]

My cat always says "Bless you!" when I sneeze. Very polite boy. :3

[@nikolaiquack8548]

This winter I will finish reading Frankenstein (the 1818 text) and I might also read A Christmas Carol for the first time. Along with some comic books and manga (highly recommend "Snow White With the Red Hair" btw) ❤

[@rangerartemis9579]

This December I am finally conquering Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell. I've had it for years and years- but I'm so glad I've finally started it because it's so good! Good luck with your December TBR! ❄️🌨☃️

[@ashidotayo6478]

I have bought it few days ago and the thickness of this book scares me.😅

[@MsGloomyLamp]

I conquered it in October, hope you and the book get along :)

[@fayla8127]

omg you own a winter’s promise! it’s so atmospheric and the worldbuilding is sooo good. the end of book two will have you gobsmacked - so much of the backstory from book 1 comes to light & the stakes get impossibly high 😭♥️

[@abbysauls1955]

YES!!! I love the book so much. I’ve already read it twice and I’m probably going to read it again soon

[@fayla8127]

@@abbysauls1955 i read book two again like three weeks ago and now i want to read the entire series again 😭 winter is the perfect time to reread it

[@mirandy03]

Ive been holding onto "daughter of the moon goddess" for months. Now that my semester is over, I am soooo excited to read it.

[@sbu_englishclub]

I swear you're the only youtuber where I look forward to the sponsor ads

[@estherwelsch3578]

I literally anticipate your videos all week long, they make me slow down, love them ❤️❤️

[@l.i.lsjournaling5661]

You must read A Winter’s Promise!!!! It is so amazing and a work of art! This series will not disappoint!!!

[@theodorashukin4895]

My family's boy cat meows when we sneeze, too! Even when he's half asleep.

[@hylylgmn]

I wait all year for your winter videos and am never disappointed!! I hope you’re feeling better! I picked up A Castle in the Clouds this month and am really enjoying it so far ❄️❤️

[@AkwardLogic101]

The book of the month man is my favorite ad ever lol 😂

[@alexvaraderey]

You asked why Calcifer barks when you sneeze? Cats don't like loud, unexpected noises. He doesn't know that it was accidental, so he's telling you off for perturbing him.

[@sarasundmadsen]

I'm currently re-reading "The Catcher in the Rye", just to get the wintery feels ❄ And then I'm second in line to rent "A Christmas Carol" at my local library🎄

[@on_certainty]

Library Audiobooks and other digital goods are such an incredible gift to the people

[@Cubehead27]

I've never read Andersen's Snow Queen but me and my siblings used to watch these animated children's versions of Andersen's Fairy Tales (btw did anybody else see those or was my childhood just weird?) and there was a long one of the Snow Queen and it was one of my favourites. Andersen is just the best. Also Calcifer was saying "bless you".

[@kimbarbeaureads]

Yes, Calcifer def said bless you.

[@kateystephens3198]

Yes! I remember watching the snow queen with my brother and I was literally just wondering if anyone else had watched it too because it seemed a bit niche

[@Cubehead27]

@@kateystephens3198 The magic of the internet - there's usually at least one other person who knows what I'm talking about 😊 honestly I'll probably end up rewatching it for the nostalgia at some point in the near future

[@lydireads9581]

I'm always skipping them book of the month clips, but never Emma. They are so fun, I love them! ❤️❤️❤️

[@safaiaryu12]

Hey! If you're into The Nutcracker, you might enjoy the anime Princess Tutu! It's a mix of The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and a bunch of other ballet. The main villain is Drosselmeyer, whose writing affects the real world, and the main character is a duck that he turns into a white swan ballerina. The main love interest is a prince without a heart. Then there's a knight and a black swan as well. The entire soundtrack is from ballet, too. It's only 26 episodes. The first episode or two are super dorky, but it's actually literally one of the best anime I've ever seen. The animation is great, you'll fall in love with every character whether you want to or not, every episode moves the plot forward, the music is of course lovely, and it's educational because you learn about a bunch of famous ballet! It's one of my very favorites.

[@alexb.5100]

Finals week is coming up next week and I have four essays due this week... but this video filled me up with so much joy! Coming to you live from my desk with coffee in my hands! P.S. You convinced me to get Book of the Month. I got Circe as my November book and Babel as my December book! :) As soon as I hard that part in your skit I knew you were talking about Babel!

[@jamesduggan7200]

Good luck on your finals, and remember to always always get a lot of good rem sleep during exam week.

[@denisefreitas6727]

Love when the "bookman appears! Oh! The Nutcracker and its retellings are perfect for Christmas time! 🎄❄💚❄✨

[@ester797]

I love those BOTM sketches! I only have two books for this month: A Castle In the Clouds (had it for a while but waiting for this time per your recommendation) and Anna Karenina (ashamed to say this is my 3rd or 4th time tackling it, the last time I read about 400 pages, but I'm feeling inspired this time). Happy reading, hope you're feeling better!🧡🙌

[@minacarrabba]

I’ve also kept putting Anna Karenina down,but I really want to finish it before the year ends! I’m loving it so far and I hope you enjoy it as well especially for a winter read ☃️

[@ester797]

@@minacarrabba I just know you'll finish it!🤗 Yes! I was loving it too, except for some of Tolstoy's ramblings. I've yet to decide if I should start all over again or pick up from where I left it. Sadly, there's not a cold and snowy winter where I live but I try to get into the spirit. Watching Emma, Darling Desi, and other creators surely helps! Thank you for the encouragement and Happy Holidays!!❄️

[@anitas5817]

I love your videos for the mood and atmosphere - you are my favorite for that. The YA and fantasy are not my thing but you inspire my reading life anyway.

[@mansipatel8628]

My best friend just got me two books for my birthday: a Christmas story collection by Agatha Christie and a beautiful edition of Anne of Green Gables. She knows how much I love you and your videos and always get inspired by you, so she watched a few of your videos to decide on the books she got for me 🥺❤️❤️ I am currently reading great expectations (inspired by you of course) and I’m in the middle of the audiobook of Jenny colgans Christmas at the bookstore. I’m gonna read one of the Agatha Christie stories now and also been thinking of rereading “Wolkenschloss” by Kerstin Gier (the beautiful German edition) which I got last year for my birthday and read during this time last year (because you recommended it) and loved it so so much!

[@ritabilal2531]

I'm currently reading Frankenstein for the first time and I'm loving it!

For me it´s Dickens.... A tale of Two Cities! And The book of living secrets, for my first Christmas as a free of uni woman! I hope you are feeling better

[@camscornerbooks]

I’m sorry you’re feeling sick. I hope you feel better soon! Go easy on yourself. ❤❤ And as always, loved the sponsee bit!!😂

[@emilytaylor1244]

I've been saving up winter reads for this time of year as well. So good to finally start picking them off the shelves!!!!

[@lizzye1952]

i’ve been so so sick all week- and your videos are honestly so perfect for those cozy, blanket empires built on my sick bed thingy

[@jennetteperdomo6046]

Your little skit in the beginning was the first time I seriously contemplated getting book of the month. So cute. Also BABEL?!?? Wow. Anyway, as always, awesome video.

[@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD]

Lol on Kelsifer "barking". My cats stare at me like "How dare you scare me that way!!" But one of them runs. He's a bit skiddish tho.

[@ravensandblots]

I’ll be honest I love your little skits for the book of the month- so cute! Hope you are feeling better! ❄️❄️

[@evaennis8303]

feel better, emmie! thanks for being there for us with your great upcoming reads! -eve

[@pudgylemon4640]

Your videos feel like coming home. Thank you for your content you channel has really been a blessing, so glad I happened upon it.

[@mikeyoung9810]

The only ads I enjoy watching are what she opens with.

[@martinap5921]

your channel is my favorite cozy little safe space

[@NathaliaZ]

There is something so soothing about your videos! I love it.

[@senseijutsu]

omg i'm so excited to see you reading babel, one of my fav books this year🧚🏻‍♀️

[@QueenOphiliaIII]

Im really bad at reading themed. So i dont have many christmas books planned. But I will be reading "little women" and that does have some winter/christmas themes in it :D Hope you feel better soon and happy reading

[@GlaauAguiar]

I bought midnight in everwood last year after your mention of it, and omg it is amazing! it made me so hungry all the time haha but it is so beautiful and wintery

[@lauraspruce2023]

It makes me so happy that you love castle in the clouds:) Kerstin Gier is one of my favourite authors

[@summer.1638]

happy to announce we have similar mugs

[@Halseyismyrealname]

I was waiting for a store to open today and while killing time I found a bookstore. I purchased House of Leaves and Interview with the Vampire im so excited and I love your videos! Your skit is so cute I love it !

[@MsSweetpoint]

Love how your outfit is maching with the cover of Dombey and Son!😂 I am such a seasonal reader, or seasonal person really, and I hate how negative people always insist on being in regards to Winter. Therefore it is such a joy seeing you being genuinely as excited as I am about Winter books and snow outside our windows. This December I am delving into some Christmas books that have lingered in my Christmas book stack for longer than I would like to admit. A annual rereading of A Christmas Carol is of course also on the agenda. Looking forward to following you on your Winter adventures! ❄

[@Blondie101010100]

Hope you feel better soon and get to enjoy the run up to Christmas. I was going out to the post office, and then I saw you uploaded a video and I was like "Oh no, couldn't you have waited til I got back in"... of course I had to watch it, and now I must go out 😍 Happy Winter reading Emma. 📚

[@elizabethgordon1515]

That intro was the cutest thing I've ever seen!

[@penultimateh766]

Our erudite and soft-voiced host looks super cute with the fashionably messy hair!

[@wendychorn974]

Because of your love for classics, I just finished reading A Movable Feast. Thank you for your influence. Get well. Love you and your vlogs.☕🎄🕯️Take care.

[@carolinbookland]

I’m so excited to finally read the enchanted sonata on my kindle -I have such high hopes for this book ❤

[@em1l144]

your winter videos are just the best

[@cathybalke]

Feel better soon!

[@chuucake]

emmie's favourite reading season ♡

[@viaizzybelle]

I live for your skits!!!! Emma, you make me laugh so hard!!! 😂

[@neverbored]

I hope you are recovering well from your cold!

[@jamesduggan7200]

I'm still doing my Shakespeare thing. Feel better, and happy holidays!

[@just_vibes6532]

This video brought me so much comfort, I am at the start of getting a cold and I feel absolutely miserable. So thank you Emmie for this.

[@Literary_Baddie5838]

I already have a full blown cold and I'm so miserable right now but Emma is here to make us feel better 😊

[@chelleandpoppy6379]

I have 4 library cards not counting my university libraries hehe But my favorite library card I’ve ever owned was to the Bodleian in Oxford. Hope you’re feeling better soon! I just got over a weird 24 hour cold I managed to kick by sleeping half the day.

[@xGingerInDenial]

Awww - same with the friends to lovers! We love being a trope

[@valeriuxe]

been reading 1984, the collector, and just finished notes from underground. i do not know how my December started like this.

[@paulmyers9049]

Emmie! 😭 you make the others seasons jeealoous! X'o, lov u ❤☺️😅

[@MsGloomyLamp]

Feel better soon, Emma! As so many people in the comments, I'm excited to hear what you think of Babel. Also, whenever you get to Snow Child, I'm once again very much looking forward to your thoughts as it is one of my favourite books. You're right that it's better for January-February because it's not all snowy, some parts take place in March, as far as I rememeber.

[@LindseyMCruz]

Hope you feel better

[@MartinDSmith]

I hope you're feeling better soon!❤️

[@JoshuaGoudreau]

ohmygoodness, the book sniff! I'm with you on that joy

[@camscornerbooks]

Oh my gosh! I just saw the book I sent you on your shelf!! I can’t even tell you how happy that made me. I wasn’t sure it would make it to your new place when you moved. 🥰🥰

[@rondoflicflac]

I read A castle in the clouds earlier this year because of you and loved it!!!

[@kimbarbeaureads]

I hope you both feel better soon. I am just getting into audiobooks. It is moving my TBR along at a faster pace since I don't have to rest my eyes. So far this month I've listened to The Duke and I, Pride and Prejudice, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, and last night I listened to Tess of the d'urbervilles. I average one physical book per week so it's a stark contrast. Right now I'm reading Into the Heartless Wood. It's so dark. I think I need something fluffy next.

[@girl_offline]

I bought A Castle in the Clouds because of you so I'll be reading it very soon!!🥰

[@vitareads]

Good luck with all of those Christmas books. I'm having my lightest reading month of the year - The Hobbit and A Christmas Carol. Maybe Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier if I don't save it for the new year.

[@ha_limabeanz]

literally my comfort channel 🤍🤍

[@louisemelin1129]

Aaaah I'm so glad you have a Winter's promise! I love it so much and the trilogy was one of my literary coup de coeur these past few years... I hope you will enjoy it

[@Tanya_LitLife]

Yes! I have a tuxedo kitty who “speaks” to us with every sneeze, sniffle, cough, or (oddly enough) if we rattle the silverware too much. Why, we have no idea, but it’s cute anyway.

[@lisaplummer8144]

I love Bookman so much. I pay to avoid ads so I really appreciate the entertaining sponsor promotions. I’m reading a good bit of YA fantasy as the moment and all the short reads I can find. 😂 My life was upended this year on several levels so I’m 30/50 for my goodreads goal. 😢 My cat responds the same way to sneezes. I always apologize. Haha Hope you guys are feeling better.

[@abbysauls1955]

This winter I’m planning on reading The Dragon Republic- I read The Poppy War last month and I must consume this as quickly as I can. I never usually binge series, but this one is a must. These Violent Delights- I just need to finish it at this point. It’s taken me so embarrassingly long to finish. Thunderhead- Same as These Violent Delights The Night Circus- so here’s the thing, I didn’t enjoy it too much when I read it, but it’s a book I constantly think about since I have read it. It might become a tradition where I read it every December, purely bc my cousin gave it to me and it was really sentimental for us.

[@kathy2539]

I'm hopeless because I currently have 19 library books I have to read, plus numerous Kindle books on the go and some audiobooks as well. So hopeless I have had to list what I've got on the go so I know what to go back to! On top of that I have downloaded a heap of Christmas ebooks like Jeanette Winterson's book and others. All I'm going to be doing the rest of the year and new year is reading and trying to get through all of these. I started listening to my copy of Jane Austen's Sense and sensibility and it's so good, I'm going to get back to it soon.

[@18Katita18]

There is also a version of the nutcracker by Alexander Dumas for whoever has already read the one by ETA Hoffmann.

[@lost_in_the_pines]

My December tbr is finishing up Krampus by Brom and The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec. I'm starting a new job on Monday so I'm barely going to have time to read. Happy December!!❄️🌨❄️🌨❄️

[@brendagamez6387]

I hope you're feeling better, or at least not worse. 🤪 Yay to big city libraries! (well, all libraries but bigger cities have bigger selections) I love that I rarely have to buy any unread books, I can try out any genre guilt free, I can dnf and not worry I'm missing out because I can borrow the same book again 🤭😅 Happy reading! 🤗

Midnight in Everwood is on my TBR for December! I didn't get around to it last year so I absolutely want to get to it this year!

[@sandrad3346]

Hope you feel better soon!

[@lylawilson9989]

Hope you’re feeling better!

[@Lin-gu3wr]

I had the German version of a Castle in the Clouds for years. I read all her other books as a child and some are my absolut comfort books but for some reason never read this one. Maybe this year I finally will

[@annadelafosse9628]

This christmas, I will be reading A Christmas Carol. It's my first ever Dickens and I'm so excited! 🤩 Loved this casual video, put a smile on my face as always. ❤ Oh and by the way, A Winters Promise is absolutely perfect for this year, I'm currently reading the second book and it's amazing.

[@danielanorambuenadiaz9183]

Hope you feel better soon❤✨

[@mirandaseyler3063]

Hope you feel better. ❤

[@seyma1509]

Here's what I plan to read in December: The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoevsky Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield Entwined by Heather Dixon Wallwork Moominland Midwinter by Tove Jansson The Midnight Guardians by Ross Montgomery Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan The Brothers Karamazov is a chunkster, I hope I get to finish all of them.😅

[@hasikakankanithantri8857]

In my opinion, The Brothers Karamazov is the greatest novel written. It’s so deep, so profound, so thought-provoking. If you do decide to read it this month, I hope you have a wonderful reading experience! I also hope Emma eventually reads it too…

[@seyma1509]

@@hasikakankanithantri8857 Thank you so much, I hope I end up loving it as much as everyone else does!😇

[@milaces1323]

I haven't been reading much in the past few months but i've finally picked up The night circus by Erin Morgenstein and i'm really liming it so far, so that's my December read and i think i'll also try to get my hands on Castle in the clouds since you love it so much 😊

[@phyabarrientos9357]

Ahhh. Another cozy video from Emma! ❤

[@AdrianasWonderland]

i havent read christmas carol yet, i cannot wait to finally do it this month

[@Pursuitsofmybookishheart]

It's Tuesday afternoon. I woke up with a sore throat this morning and it's all been a downward spiral since then. Making tea, I figure I might see what you have been up to because you are now linked to the coziness of tea. I ended my semester on Saturday and I think I will be due for a winter booklist. I had started Avalanche Hotel and unfortunately, I hate it. I'll have to go and glance at the shelves, hoping to find something worthy of December. Hope you feel better

[@ainhoaperez1972]

the chloe liese is amazing!

[@womaninread4158]

I read Dombey and Son for my Literature undergrad and I loved it. It is very underrated when it comes to Dicken's literary works. I wish it was talked about more!

[@heather_vee_reads]

I just finished The Snow Child and absolutely adored it!

[@catttycutie980]

9:29 my cat does that as well😂. I always wonder why actually.

[@carmenrivera4034]

I pray you and your partner feel better soon.

[@mollipopification]

hope you feel better soon!! also, PLEASE read babel! one of my favourite reads of the year. i'd love to hear your thoughts :)

[@swastika1571]

I clicked on the notification in milliseconds 😀 cause I love this channel and it's content 💗

[@cindyurban150]

Hi Emma, So sorry you're sick. Hope you and your partner feel better soon. I can never read when I'm ill, I can't concentrate, I just want to sleep. Take care. Cindy

[@rondoflicflac]

Emmie, I recently read A gentleman in Moscow and I think you're gonna love it, it is set in a hotel!

[@jorjastonej]

Bing! Great idea! Thanks to you I remembered I have library cards in three cities, so I’ve just increased my Libby access to all three! Yay. 📳🎧📚