Read it or Unhaul it #2 || Reading Vlog 2024

[@SolitudeDayys]

Emily: what a coincidence! Robert Jackson Bennett at home, probably: 🕯️ 🔮 🕯️read my books🕯️🕯️🔮

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Is he on witchtok??? 💀

[@lynd1320]

@@BookswithEmilyFox😂😂

[@soniagai8507]

I'm so glad mama kitty is happy in her new home. It's definitely the right choice as some cats (especially female ones) just prefer to the only queen in the castle. Claudia's face when she was fighting Charlie was too hilarious! I couldn't stop laughing.

[@ericapoe]

Agreed. I know how emotional Emily was at the thought of rehoming her but I’m happy that Pear is happy. She and her babies were rescued😊.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Yes I’m glad I got get her fixed too! I promised her it was her last litter when she was giving them birth 😭

[@jessicamorales1556]

❤

[@cat.book.nook.]

​@@BookswithEmilyFox That was a great gift for her 💜

[@TheYasmineFlower]

I'm sorry you couldn't keep Mama Cat, but I'm so glad that she found you in the first place. You improved her life dramatically!

[@a.r.e.j.1693]

Sorry you had to lose mama cat, I can't imagine how hard it was. But you're right, it was the right thing to do. Thanks for thinking about her first, I'm sure she'll be very happy in her new home.

[@iremcinemre6267]

The third book is on the bottom shelf, literally looking at you. It is face up ahah 😅

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

It couldn't have been more obvious too -_-

[@iremcinemre6267]

🤣🤣 It happens

[@kellymanfredini3835]

I did not see that. You all are amazing.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I don't even know how it got there! The cats must have pushed it down and I just put it on there without thinking

[@fuzzymurdermittens]

@@BookswithEmilyFox When I worked in a bookshop it was a known phenomenon that if a book was sitting face out instead of sitting with its spine out, it became about three times harder to locate.

[@PumpkinMozie]

I’m sure it wasn’t easy but rehoming definitely sounds like it was the right choice. I’m sure her new family adores her!!

[@Sophia-ss8gr]

Some pets simply thrive better when they are the only pet. You did what was best for mama cat.❤

[@mayralex18]

The "pew pew" part cracked me up. I would personally go "swoosh swoosh" for swords or blades sounds 😂😂😂

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

That's it!!

[@martinelanglois3158]

That clip of two of your cats playing, fighting is hilarious.😹

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Charlie is so chill but when he decides he’s had enough… 👀 Clawdia is always starting shit though 😂

[@cruelaz]

Even though you had to part with Mama cat which is very sad remember you where the person she needed back then. You gave her a safe space to have her kittens and time to warm up to humans on her own terms. You set her up for a great reitred outside cat life and her babies have you to be looked after ❤ Plus its always harder to rehome three cats but as they are bonded so closely it would have been a shame seeing them go seperate ways 😢 My cats are also back at my parents as my new place is a lot smaller and theres no balcony to sunbathe on. It was definetley a hard choice but seeing them have their best epder live with my soon also reitred parents makes me believe I did the right thing. I do miss them dearly but as for mama cat their happyness comes first. I hope the new owners keep in touch here and there I loved hearing back from old adoptees when I worked at a shelter seeing how much cats change in an enviorment they thrive in 😊❤

[@marek3505]

My cat wont tolerate other cats either so I get it. Im just glad you loved her enough to go through the effort of finding a home that is actually suitable for her. Now everyone can be happy!

[@ravent3016]

My last pair was mismatched. I got a hyper boy, and got him a "sister" as a playmate only she was a solitary cat. She hid from him and he constantly pestered her. They didn't fight, but she really found him an annoyance.

[@LisaK1075]

While I’m sad, I’m also so happy Mama found a home where she’s queen. Thank you for taking care of her.

[@zachreads]

Sorry to hear about Pear, sometimes things just don't work out. I'm my dog's 4th owner that I know of bc she kept getting retuned to the shelter, I've had her almost 10 years now.

[@dani5009]

Hi Emily! It’s been a while since I’ve commented. I was going through a rough patch. You were always one of my comfort KZbinrs I would always watch. Just wanted to say that! You are like the bestie I wish I had in real life haha 💖 love your vids!

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Thank you!! I’m having a rough time right now and the comments make it worth continuing to post ❤️

[@dani5009]

@@BookswithEmilyFox you are greatly loved by your booktube community ❤️ if you need a break, we will be right here waiting for you. Girl I’ve been here since 2017. I ain’t leaving. 🫶🏽

[@augustace6842]

My sister used to be the owner of my cat but when she got a kitten he bullied her a lot to the point where she wouldn't come inside anymore but was sleeping in the shed. So my husband and I took her in and she's thriving being the only pet and we spoil her rotten. Some cats just don't get along with others and need to be in a home by themselves. I'm sure mama cat will be very happy where she is now and as long as she's happy you've done the right thing.

[@kristenr563]

I know letting Mama go must have been so difficult. You did what was best for her though. That’s love❤

[@katherinebullion2045]

Bottom left shelf is where that book is. First one in the stacked pile. (also love these videos! So entertaining and also motivating to read my own mess of a bookshelf lol)

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

How did I miss it??

[@jessicamorales1556]

I was about to say that! City of Miracles is in the bottom shelf! I'm so proud of finding it 🤭

[@noaaa7]

The Three Body Problem has a 2023 Chinese adaptation that is much closer to the book. Subtitles available on prime, viki and wetv!

[@andre-annelamontagne1405]

What's the name of the show?

[@allieblank5992]

Awe.Thank you for the mama cat update. I remember when she first started going in your house. So hard for sure, but you made her life better. ❤

[@athenasbibliotheca8099]

Every time you bring out the jar, it makes me smile. The size of it just makes it funny to me. I'm glad you were able to find a book you enjoyed this time. 😊

[@KYX1994]

"What sound do you use for a sword?" I'd say "swoosh"😂 Love your Read It or Unhaul It challenge🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 And hope Mama Cat is happier now❤❤❤

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Swoosh sounds perfect!

[@mariac__as]

It's so satisfying that you got the second book in a series. Now you're closer to finishing a new one

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I need to remember writing down book 3 to add it to the jar lol

[@kbird6208]

I adopted my kitty when he was almost 2. He'd groomed off half of his fur, and was really skinny. He'd come from a two-cat home and I don't know what else was going on there but he was scared of everything (the other cat that was with him was healthy and confident.) He has flourished as an only cat. His fur started growing back after a month or so, and he is now the floofiest floof. Much less shy and scared and a big love bug. So while it's sad giving up mama cat, she's probably going to be so much happier and you still rescued here and the kittens!

[@AshleyRebecca]

Love this type of challenge!!! Love the shelf challenge too

[@kmsons4610]

I read the three body problem recently and I had forgotten what it was about by the time I started it so I got half way and was like “oh that’s what it’s about. It’s aliens” 😂

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Haha it's so complicated that yes, aliens, is the perfect summary XD

[@anikamercier2651]

I’m so glad Pear has a good new home where she is the only cat. I’m sure it hard and sad but I’m sure it’s less stressful.

[@jessicamorales1556]

Yay! Can't wait to see the May Bookshelf Organising Challenge 😉❤️

[@allisonryder4781]

You did a hard thing for the betterment of Mamma cat. It is the truest love. The cat “fight” was hilarious. Claudia’s face was priceless!! 😂😂😂 great job on the reading this week too!

[@leticiatoraci9855]

Pity about Mama cat, but you did what was right for her. I wouldn't get a fourth cat because this would ruin the dynamic your three baby cats have indeed.

[@marymcdonald7810]

So happy you found a home for Pear and she did give you 3 very precious gifts

[@belleah5562]

The divine cities series are definitely more like companion novels. The things connecting them are the background world-building/magic (which is the over-arching plot thread), politics, and character relationships (even though you mainly follow and interact with different characters in each book.)

[@laurenschenck5355]

I am so sorry you lost momma cat i can’t imagine how hard it was. It was right thing to do as a pet owner you did the right thing to do I am she is happy in her new home 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢🌸🖤🫶🏻🫶🏻💙💛💚🩵🩵💚💛💛🫶🏻🫶🏻💙🌸🌸🌸🪻🌼🩷🌺🌈🥀🌷🧡❤️🌸💚💛💗💜💜💜💛📙📙📙📖📚📙📙📙📚📖📖📖📖💛📙📖📙💚💚

[@jessicagolden1631]

You did what you had to do with mamma cat ❤️ it’s so sad but now she’s is thriving. Also Claudia and Charlie fighting reminds me of my cats 😂

[@bookneeders]

the book you are searching for is in the last shelf on the left

[@hillaryberg6771]

I saw it immediately too, lol

[@cdal1621]

Good bye sweet mama Pear you will be missed my love … maybe now she can finally relax since she has been through so much even though Emily you opened your heart to her and gave her such a good life . Some times cats just prefer to be alone (like some people haha) . Hope she has a great life in her new home 😊 you made the hard choice and sad for you but probably the best for her !

[@melissapalmer9140]

you did right by Mama Cat...glad she's happy.

[@kellymanfredini3835]

I'm heartbroken for you to have to make such a difficult choice. You are such a good and loving cat owner. If anyone gives you crap about it, they are an idiot. Hope you are feeling better.

[@Kronkgirl]

I think you made the right decision. I know it was a hard choice but it was too stressful for you and Pear. Everyone deserves to feel at peace in their home. You did so much for Pear and I'm sure that will set her up for success in her new home.

[@Tharia1981]

Phone in your hand 🤣🤣🤣 I think that's all of us, don't worry.

[@jasminec1872]

I finished the 3 body problem series recently and I would definitely recommend sticking with it if you’re a bit unsure! Whilst it deviates from the books a little it still works and it was so so good, there were even times when I was off my seat shouting ‘omg omg’ at the tv (episode 5 though whaaaaat 🤯) . Would be really interested in seeing what you think of it if and when you finish it!❤

[@msellenandrea]

Definitely sounds like rehoming her was the best thing for her, but it is really sad too

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I find it hilarious how the container is bigger then your head 😂

[@LiliOV]

At the bottom left of the first shelf, there's the 3rd one of the City series ;)

[@outi3852]

For sword sounds: swoosh swoosh or stab stab 😅? Sounds like you made the right decision with mama cat, even though it was difficult and sad ❤

[@amandafricke2052]

You are the reason I got the city of stairs book. I haven't read it yet though.

[@Ermordrung]

Same with me! And then I got into Foundryside and liked it too. It gets crazier the more you read in that trilogy

[@zolnagaspar9124]

The 3rd book of that series is on the last shelf (left side one), lying faceup on the top of the pile!!

[@badfaith4u]

Your cats fighting is hilarious and they remind me of my cats.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Clawdia is so expressive lol

[@tinuthel7744]

You might have already found it, but city of miracles is at the bottom of the shelf on the left.😊

[@verucasalt4535]

I read The 3 Body Problem and I agree, it was very complicated. My husband asked if I wanted to watch the show (he hadn't read it) and I declined because I'd had enough of the book. He enjoyed it. The ship scene was pretty cool, he said, so I watched the clip on YT. The show was Americanized.

[@procaffeinate_withbooks]

I love your cat's attitude 😅😅p.s. I am thinking of doing this challenge too.. I think I bought few books that have been constantly starring at me with criminal side eyed 😂

[@dpier6]

Even though it’s hard, you did what’s best for mama cat. I’m glad she is doing well so far ❤

[@vorgebrauchschutteln3859]

I had a hard day at work, I was so happy to see one of your amazing videos when I came home. Thank you so much

[@madameaena]

I’ll complete the trilogy because here I am, watching this Robert Jackson Bennett vlog while reading his newest release (big recommendation btw, the world is great and it also features a murder mystery (with less action, more world building))

[@g.r.7263]

I recently started reading the three body problem and I had forgotten everything about it except that it had to do with aliens, but I was pleasantly surprised with the heavy physics as I'm now a physics major!

[@lilybirdfly]

I have to reorganize my shelves too. It’s a commitment for sure, all or nothing since I don’t have extra room.

[@ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk]

Best wishes with what you choose to read. I hope you get some great stories. Good luck.

[@saxybrit]

So funny that they were the same author! I’ve just read the first two City of Stairs books and am loving the series (setting and characters are my fave parts), so was nice to see them appear in a vlog! And think I’ll stick to his fantasy 😆

[@TheObsessiveBookseller]

I love this series, I’m glad neither of the books were horrible reads. I had a similar issue with the Foundryside books, particularly the second one. Also too much evil monologueing. I laughed when you drew the second Bennett book haha.

[@jenniferleigh9007]

These are my favorite videos!

[@goster4070]

I'm rewatching the Read it or Unhaul series, and this lovely gem came by: 19:28 "I am downgraded now from a crazy cat lady level 4 to a level 3 so I only have 2.5 black cats now, so... No, I was going to joke that maybe I need a - I do not. I do not need another cat." ~ Emily Fox, 4 months ago 🤣🤣🤣

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Did I manifest this? 😂

[@alissajoelle5443]

My husband and I binged Three Body Problem on Netflix and I just ordered the book yesterday. I’m sorry about mama cat…you did what was best for her even though it’s hard. It sounds like she’s doing well in her new home ❤

[@christinedugas3089]

Sorry to hear you had to rehome Pear, but you definitely tried everything possible to help her get along with the kittens. Glad to hear she is settling in and happy in her new home. It's hard, and it's understandable that you miss her. Hope Charlie, Chunky, and Clawdia are giving you extra cuddles! Hope you enjoy the rest of The Three Body Problem series. I finished reading the 1st book of the trilogy a couple days before the series started. The series is covering some events that must be in the 2nd book. They are doing a pretty good job making the physics more accessible than in the book. I HATED physics in school and the dense physics portions of the book were a bit of a slog, but you're right, the concepts are so interesting. Hope it gets a season 2.

[@joannievh2071]

I was wondering where Pear was! So sad but probably best for everybody. 😢 Great vlog, per use! ❤

[@pamelatarajcak5634]

Sword sound: swish, swish? Clink, clank?

[@emiliehoffmann21]

My thoughts exactly 😂

[@cat.book.nook.]

I really really recommend The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett!

[@florance17]

Not having read the books, I really enjoyed the 3-Body problem. I thought maybe they dumbed it down? lol it's still a bit complicated and also dark but I found it very entertaining and I liked the characters a lot.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Oh they definitely did but idk how they will for the rest of the series because it gets so complicated 😂

[@andthatsondana]

Rehoming a cat is one of the hardest things in the world. I’m so sorry you had to do that, but I’m glad it ended up being the right decision

[@KeriJo12]

Just a personal rec for the cats. Be aware, around age 2, they start their teenage years and are cranky and territorial, way more than normal, even if they were totally chill before. I have two boys, litter mates, fixed, they are so loving, then they started hard-core wrestling and guarding of their boxes, when one would come out the other would pounce. I recommend calming collars (whatever works), room diffusers, and waterproof washable puppy pad blankets for your furniture. The one started peeing wherever he knew I had sat, and now he's built a habit of it...we're still working on that one

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

THanks for the heads up! I'm hopeful since the two boys are very chill but we'll see what happens :/

[@cynthiafialka]

@@BookswithEmilyFoxI have two neutered males (9 and 10 yrs old) and a spayed 10 year old female. I did not experience the cranky and territorial thing. So, hopefully you won’t. They’ll probably be fine!

[@spiritofthefaerie]

I just heard of a book that is coming out in November that sounded like something you would enjoy. It's a cozy fantasy about a fortune teller and there's a cat on the cover. It's called The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong. Not sure if this is the right forum for book suggestions, but I saw it and immediately thought of you.

[@PagesInTheForest]

I think a sword should go "swoosh" or "shwing" when you wave it around. 😆

[@Senidhr]

I'm sure your gonna miss her, but you did the right thing.

[@nijinoshita3301]

might just embrace it at this point, you can't escape the sci-fi

[@zachreads]

Ghost Station by S.A. Barnes comes out in 12 days, I know ur a lil over sci-fi at the moment but I wanted to let you know. (I have it pre-ordered and will get to it on release day!)

[@becklebooks]

I didn't even know Robert Jackson Bennet had written that book!! I've read City of Stairs and I'm reading Foundryside. Both of them are a sci-fi and fantasy blend and they're clever, sardonic and intriguing. I am crossing my fingers that you'll like Vigilance. (I will take 'no hard feelings' hahahaha.) Edit: Omg as if you also picked City of Blades HAHA. It's on my tbr and I've been avoiding it cos IT IS DECEPTIVELY LONG. You're right. But you finished it so quickly, which gives me hope that I'll get right into it when I pick it up too. :)

[@thebooknitter]

I hope mama cat will be happy in her own home 😁❤ and she will be happy there. It is always hard for you

[@Midnights.sweetheart]

Hey I’d seen Iron Widow on your shelves and it’s actually Sci-fi Fantasy

[@Lupatitechose]

Bonjour, le livre 3 est tout en bas de ta bibliothèque à gauche en haut de la pile

[@lenani9143]

okay, when you say your shelves are a mess, I don’t even see it 😅 maybe I‘m just messy…but I think shelves like that can be an aesthetic

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I like messy overflowing shelves but not messy half empty ones so it’s probably why my shelves are annoying me right now 😅

[@zoramay1493]

😢 Sorry for Your loss of Mama cat.

[@macinnismama]

What a crazy coincidence 🤭

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

It was clearly his week 😂

[@JJ-rx8ym]

The name Robert Jackson Bennett rang a bell. I read his latest fantasy release and liked it. It was a whodunit with neurodivergent detective and assistant in a fantasy world.

[@sheilak4223]

I had a Maine coon cat that hated other cats so rehoming isn’t easy but best for cat family.

[@megm6569]

I've been pleasantly surprised with the Three Body Problem adaptation. Yes, they made major changes to the characters, but the characters were the weakest and most annoying parts for me. Concepts are mostly intact so I'm satisfied! I understand why they had to cut scenes, but only wish we had more time with the game. My absolutely favorite part of the series!

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

The characters is the books were awful and I'm finding them much more appealing and likeable in the show so far! I do feel like they could have included a bit more of the game too. I wish we didn't have to wait for a second season but I guess with the content... we will have to lol

[@halimamuslimah]

I’m so sorry you had to rehome your 🐈‍⬛ I know it wasn’t easy.

[@pamdavies6199]

hiya nothing to do with vlog but when u read goblin emporer could u say any of the names proper radom x

[@lauragiletti]

Whaaaat? 3 body problem is a four-ology?!? Sigh. I’m listening to the book and it’s a struggle. Why I didn’t see that it’s a series in the Story Graph listing? it’s right there. Smh

[@avsambart]

The universe really wants you to read scifi and really wants you to read all RJB books 😂

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

The jar definitely played with me this time!

[@ravent3016]

You made me pick up book one when you said it was a mystery. I will see how I feel about the action section. ;) I have to say my OCD is activated by your higgeldy piggeldy shelves. I know it's because of the cats, because it happened to me when I had three foster kittens rampaging around. But....tidy those shelves a bit!

[@juliager5702]

Did I miss something, or the TBR jar became even bigger?😅

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

The one week one shelf is different from the read it or unhaul it one 😂 This one contains all my unread books vs the number of shelves so it’s huge!

[@juliager5702]

@@BookswithEmilyFoxoh, there are two giant jars! It totally makes sense🙈

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

The week one isn’t! I’m guessing you only mean this giant one and in that case I also feel like it keeps growing. It’s always getting so much bigger 😂

[@uhsaywhatnow]

I think you should redefine “reading slump.” You’ve been reading tons of books. You just haven’t been satisfied by what you’ve read.

[@BirgitHaeupl]

❤️📚🐱

[@hannahduncan4223]

Oh no the thumbnail says one week one shelf!

[@Annikidiary]

That’s how it suppose to say?

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Thanks I fixed it!

[@hannahduncan4223]

​@Annikidiary the title of the episode is read it or unhaul it I assumed it was an accident, maybe it was a happy accident

[@moonbook12]

Yay

[@arobinreads]

❤❤❤

[@mildrumpus]

😎📚👍

[@bethanyvanskiver8372]

😂🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛😂