Read it or Unhaul it Reading Vlog || Kitten Edition

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Should the kittens get to choose again next month?

[@laurenschenck5355]

Yes definitely ❤

[@tanyareed5165]

Definitely! :)

[@Chelseamayxxx]

Yes please xx

[@christinedugas3089]

At least until all 4 cats have had a chance to pick for you. Glad Charlie picked a good one for you to read even though he was kind of sleepy.

[@awitchesway]

yes please! let's see who has the best taste ;)

[@PumpkinMozie]

Emily is living my dream life. House full of books and cats.

[@sydneyalisonbaker]

My cats can confirm, water is always better from the human’s glass.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I guess it’s like food that taste better when someone else makes it 😂

[@Jennifer-dw8su]

I, like you, have it but haven’t read it yet. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I will definitely be reading it now. I think I will have my dog baby pick my TBR because it turned out great for you. 😊

[@lindewieringa5778]

100% as soon as my cat hears someone getting a glass she’ll come to claim it as hers. And with the previous watterbottle I had I used to have to fill the cap with water for het to drink

[@sirgnome]

We love us a sleepy, unproblematic king who picks out good books ❤️

[@DragonHeart29]

Never Clicked so fast 😂 I dare say this is my favourite challenge. It motivates me to go and pick something from my shelves every time.

[@xllauureenx]

You took the words right out of my mouth!

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

That challenge can be torturous but everyone seems to like it so I think I’ll do it again next year

[@kristina_rr]

@@BookswithEmilyFoxyaaas! I love this challenge

[@meljstephan]

I've tried to get my cats to pick me tbr before and they just stared at me, like, "mother, why would we encourage you to have hobbies other than adoring us?"

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

A valid argument!

[@a.b.2405]

I put the treats on top of the books.

[@Beaureads24]

Love a purring cat such good therapy ..

[@msellenandrea]

Glad you enjoyed the book! :D The kittens are getting sooo big!

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

They're huge!!

[@a.b.2405]

They’re growing up so fast!

[@Chaotic_Pixie]

I love this challenge and all the kitties are so sweet! That purring clip was pure serotonin. I loved it. I'm so happy Momma is finally being able to get vet care. I'm sure she'll be feeling her best self once she's spayed. Also, I think all kitties love their guardian's water glasses. I drink with straw cups exclusively now because of that. Also, my Evvie has taken to scratching the pages of my book. No idea why. Congrats on finishing the book! I hope you continue with the series. A solid 4 stars is nothing to complain about.

[@boimaclarke-x8d]

you put a lot of love in your book and your cat look happy too.🥰😍🤩😘🤓

[@andiekp]

This is such a cute vlog! The way those ears went back to fit her whole head in that glass, though 😂

[@shloka3915]

I love this challenge so much 😁

[@Nico-lk5hb]

Me tooo

[@tanyareed5165]

Our kiddos are so cute! They always make me smile.

[@Ladydi1780]

You deserve to finally enjoy from this challenge, so that combined with all the great cat content was very calming. Especially the purring asmr part 👍

[@Katzukis27]

That last clip 🥺 my heart

[@becklebooks]

It's nice to read a book without wanting to unhaul it or feel like reading it is a chore, PHEW.

[@Sad.Purple.unicorn]

You are absolutely adorable with the kittens 💚

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

They’re the best 💜 They’ll probably kill me with the way they insist on going down the stairs in diagonal just in front of me but I’ve accepted my fate lol

[@kaileipalmeroni5483]

If the kitty ever steps on the hot burners, immediately put yellow mustard on the paws and it takes the burn sensation away. My grandma's cat stepped on a burner and I did this and he was fine. Idk why it works but I does 😊 I've used it on myself too!

[@Books_BrewsandBeyond]

I'm so glad you enjoyed The Stardust Thief- I need to get to it soon.

[@sarahschultz90311]

I read this book shortly after it came out and I have been desperate for anyone else to read it because I thoroughly enjoyed it!! So glad that you enjoyed it and I’m desperate to hear all your spoiler thoughts! Also the kittens are adorable and I love anytime they appear in your vlogs. ❤

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

SPOILERS I always feel like it feels a bit YA when the MC thinks the other characters died but then didn't. It almost feels too easy? But mostly I'm afraid the guy she loves isn't actually dead and will show up again in book 2 lol

[@sbayles5593]

Clawdia is my favorite. She and Chunky are quite the pair.

[@tomie1308]

okay I was a bit unsure about this book but I think now it's worth a shot. The kitten content is also a treat to watch along!

[@heatherm561]

The reading challenge went so well because sweet, sleepy Charlie picked your book. My cats try to drink from my glasses all the time. I adored all the kitty content and updates too. Glad momma cat is up to 8.5 lbs! You're an amazing cat momma ❤. I'll have to check that book out too.

[@leticiatoraci9855]

The kittens are so cute and this year I´m reading more fantasy too.

[@leticiatoraci9855]

I recommend The Amulet of Samarkand by Jonathan Stroud for funny djinns. It's middle-grade but accessible to adults! ;-)

[@arobinreads]

Love this challenge! Glad you enjoyed the book!

[@greymyers4087]

A good book with Jinn is The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

That one has been on my shelf for years… maybe I’ll pick it up from the bag next lol

[@bellamin4549]

Loved this book! I have the sequel on my TBR for this summer

[@Yvette.T]

What a good boy for choosing a book mama enjoyed 🐈‍⬛️📚💜

[@loriemoeggenberg8690]

I really enjoyed The Stardust Thief. 😊 Will definitely be reading the sequel!

[@BooksToAshes]

I totally feel you about the meowing. I fostered pregnant cats with my mom and the worst part is always when they go back into heat. Like please, for one minute can you stop yowling 😂Hoping for a quick and easy surgery and recovery for mama💙

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I'm counting down the days lol

[@iheartwalle]

I really enjoyed Stardust Thief and am also looking forward to the sequel!

[@cynthiafialka]

I enjoy your book content but the kitties just take it up to the next level!

[@Jen-fantasyandfiction]

Glad they like the kibble!

[@badfaith4u]

One of my cats also likes to drink water from my mother's glass. One cats jumps up to open doors. 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ The kittens should pick again next month.

[@laurenschenck5355]

I love the city of brass one of my favorite books and love the written and characters 🏝️🩵💛💛🏝️🌞🌞🩵💛🩵🩵📚📚📙📙📚💛🩵🏝️🌞⛱️🌞🩵💛💛🩵🏝️⛱️⛱️🌞🏝️🩵🩵📚📚📚📙📙📖📖📙🩵🩵🏝️🌞🌞⛱️⛱️🌞🏝️🩵💛💛🏝️🌞🌞

[@ashleylyon84]

The first rule about cat ownership is what is theirs is theirs and what is yours is also theirs. 😂

[@faithharshe643]

I can relate with BOTM shaming you with the month and year stamped on it. I’m currently reading my July 2022 book. 😅

[@Magicme79]

OMGTHEKITTYLIPSMACKING! Shut my entire brain down for a sec

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Dreaming about all the books she'll be eating haha

[@briannalee8219]

So happy you enjoyed the Stardust Thief! I also felt it was 4 stars and I think the second book will be good! I think it does come out October/November 😊

[@shellykeyes8389]

So happy with your Stardust Thief review; I bought it back in January & it’s still on my shelf! Plan to read Stardust Thief on vacation in July…loved the soundtrack of the cat purring. So calming!!

[@lef0503]

Kitten motors are the best 😍

[@laurenschenck5355]

I am so glad she is getting vaccinated soon and fixed momma cat and excited for that 🌞🏝️🏝️🌞💛💛🌞🏝️💛📚📚📚📖📖📖📙🩵🏝️🌞💛⛱️⛱️💛🌞🏝️🏝️🏝️💛💛🌞🏝️🩵🩵🩵🩵🏝️🌞💛⛱️🌞🏝️🩵📚📚📚📙🩵🌞💛⛱️⛱️⛱️🌞🏝️🩵

[@EmilyHall417]

I had so much fun with the Stardust Thief! Very excited for the next one to come out. Awww the babies are so cuuuute haha

[@crystaldollhouse]

To keep them off the counter/oven you could try leaving something like empty water bottles lined up along the edge. I know someone who taught their cat not to jump up with kids plastic bowling pins. After a while you don’t need them anymore

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Weirdly enough it only lasted a couple days. She's luckily over it!

[@RoundSeal]

I'll have to try and get my bearded dragon to pick my TBR for me, though there's a real chance she'd try to eat the paper 😅 Favourite book challenge and favourite internet kitties!

[@r-evolve]

"if he had seen my feet, I think I would've had to pay him" omg I'm actually cackling 😂 and that "research" excuse LOL

[@toeresa]

The city of brass is my favorite fantasy srries!

[@brookehelms5262]

To keep the cats from the counter I put aluminium foil on it (the counter, not the cat) for a few days

[@onfaerystories]

I'm glad you enjoyed your read ❤️ I don't mind spoilers and might pick it up so would like to know all your thoughs if you don't mind. ☺️ These cats always make my day! I can't have pets right now so it just fills my heart with joy everytime ❤️

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

SPOILERS One thing I really don't like in books is when a character comes back to life and it kinda happens in this one and I'm afraid they'll do it again in book 2 XD I feel like it happens a lot in YA books and it cheapens the experience imo.

[@onfaerystories]

@@BookswithEmilyFox Oh yes, I totally agree, thank you for sharing!

[@skeletonkeybooks]

I started The Stardust Thief in May but it had to go back to the library before I finished it. I just got it back and am eager to get back to it! I'm glad you had a good time with it.

[@ParmelkSorashana]

If you're worried about the kittens climbing on counters, etc., here are some deterrents I've heard of (I only tried one, and it didn't really work for me). There are sensor-activated things you can buy that spray out air, which startles the cat and makes them leave what they're trying to get at. This didn't work for me, because it also went off when **I** walked past, so it ran out of air within days. Some people also use aluminum foil, putting it on surfaces they don't want the cats on because they apparently don't like the feeling. Cats also dislike citrus smells, from what I've heard, so putting things like oranges/lemons on those surfaces might help (not entirely sure how it specifically works, so research would be needed). Hope one of these helps you!

[@freckledklutz]

I saw kittens in the title and I was like yup will watch now! I meant to read the stardust thief and never got around to it so thank you for putting it back on my radar. The city of brass series is SO GOOD. That is by no means me shaming you but I hope you can continue that series and at least finish the first one. And so happy that mama cat is going to get what she needs so you can have a more peaceful home again!

[@KristinKravesBooks]

I just read The Stardust Thief and also gave it four stars and cannot wait for the sequel!

[@zachreads]

Amina al-Sirafi also had Djinn PS. Maybe instead of them choosing the pieces of paper you could use different color toys or cut three holes in a box and see which one they climb through.

[@goddess_eve21]

I have not read this one, but have had it on my tbr. Glad you enjoyed it, and were able to cross one off as read ✨️🖤

[@avsambart]

I love this series so much.

[@absinthereader2683]

I'm happy you liked it! I DNFed it because it was too YA in the beginning and I was NOT in a YA mood.

[@whisper_dvm5157]

I enjoyed this one too! I think I gave it a similar rating 3.75-4 stars. I also remember feeling like it read a bit too YA for an adult fantasy book. It was still an enjoyable read and looking forward to where it goes next.

[@kali9121]

Yuup, I'll have 5 people over, everyone drinking water, I give my cat his own glass, he ignores it but is VERY interested in all the other glasses. xD

[@e-nev]

I really enjoyed Stardust Thief when I read it last year! Glad you liked it too! I want to know your spoilery thoughts (what was convenient & what you might not be excited about for the sequel). It's been a while, so I honestly can't remember what you might be eluding to.

[@laurenschenck5355]

SO EXCITED!!💛🏝️🏝️🩵💛⛱️🏝️⛱️🩵🩵🌞🩵💛🏝️🏝️🏝️💛🩵🌞🌞⛱️🏝️🏝️⛱️🩵🌞🌞🩵💛⛱️🏝️🏝️⛱️🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵⛱️🏝️🏝️🏝️⛱️💛🩵🌞🩵💛🏝️🏝️💛🩵🩵📖📚📙📚📖📖📖📙📙📚📖📖📚📚📚📖

[@emmabostian2608]

The girls who went away was so interesting and heartbreaking 😢

[@MovieTrollop]

After she is fixed… the real chonking will begin! Lol

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Hopefully because she still hates her kittens :( It might be non recognition aggression because it wasn't that bad until she went to the vet

[@Chelseamayxxx]

Charlie did amazing picking a book for you to read. Love this challenge your doing on your channel xxx

[@kenzie_135]

Yayyy,I new video,gonna binge it instead of reading!! 😂❤

[@ZarinaAhmadzada]

Came here because the challenge interested me, stayed for the kitties

[@JJ-rx8ym]

Some men are weird about spaying/neutering their pets. Hubs lived with a cat who went into heat and was immediately convinced of its importance. Glad mama cat will have one less thing to worry about soon.

[@ilcuoresemplice]

the kitten has spoken 🙌

[@Dragondarkness30]

I caught this one early. Presses play.

[@christinacampbellbooks]

Loved all the kitten content. So cute ☺

[@eleanorhenderson9896]

I like these but I prefer them longer! Do you, but I like when you read more than one book per vlog Also the kitties are so cute !

[@vickicook9165]

Charlie sounds a lot like my tuxedo cat, Astaire. He knows I use bookmarks so if I foolishly lay a book down within seconds he's removed it (usually by tearing the pages) He even manages to remove clip on bookmarks.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

I've been putting my bookmarks in the middle of the page now to avoid that! Charlie got his teeth on the book I'm currently reading again... it never stops XD

[@bardhaselmani2877]

Finished Assassin of Reality today. I hope you get to read it soon. It was really good. I would like to hear your thoughts on it. Read the series because of your recommendation. Thanks.

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Oh that’s good to know!!

[@ammalyrical5646]

@@BookswithEmilyFox I really enjoyed that one too. now I'm waiting for the book to come out with the cover that matches my cover of Vita Nostra so I can then decide if I want to buy it or not

[@hannahhaasen7284]

If you are looking for a new Magical School book, I highly recommend "The Will of the Many" by James Islington. It's the start of a new series and it's absolutely amazing.

[@Christy197]

I love this challenge

[@tunesmelodia]

What a cute idea :)

[@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm]

I love all the kitty content 🥹

[@allisonryder4781]

That last clip though!!!

[@maca0394]

The last clip of Claudia 🥺🥺

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

She's the sweetest... when she's asleep lol

[@miralolar6069]

ooooooh the kitten 🐈‍⬛🖤🖤🖤🖤 Edit: ooooooh the kittens 🖤🩶🤍🖤🩶🤍🖤🩶🤍

[@maartjedegroot9598]

The Stardust thief was okay, but I’m not going to continue with the series.

[@Sari.T.N]

❤

[@jazmynesimington7773]

You should have named the girl cat marylin Monroe cuz if the dot by her nose lol

[@rambleon3530]

This vlog reminds me that I also haven’t read this book yet and I’ve had it since release! Oops!

[@jessicamorales1556]

🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@Tharia1981]

I heard that this book is similar to the Brass City one and that that other book is so much better. As you already read and liked this one and that other book is on your pile of shame anyway, you should read it.

[@CarollF21]

❤❤❤

[@doyourmath826]

Can someone help me decide what to read next? Dune 2 Frank Herbert Orlando Virginia Woolf Or Sylvias Lover Elisabeth Gaskell

[@zachreads]

I vote for Elizabeth Gaskell, I really liked North and South.

[@amyschmelzer6445]

@@zachreads North and South will always be John Jakes for me. I don’t even know what Gaskell’s book is about.

[@zachreads]

@@amyschmelzer6445 it's about unfair class differences, it could be retitled "rich and poor" I've only read that and some of her short stories. But if you like stuff like Jane Austen she's really good.

[@amyschmelzer6445]

@@zachreads I DNFed Pride and Prejudice years ago. Doesn’t sound like it would be my cup of tea.

[@zachreads]

@@amyschmelzer6445 perhaps not, but it takes place in the north and south of England not the US so it's very different.

[@laurenschenck5355]

I love this challenge so much! ⛱️💛🩵🏝️🏝️💛⛱️⛱️⛱️🩵🩵🏝️📚📚🏝️🩵💛⛱️📙🌞🌞🌞🌞📙📖📖⛱️💛🩵🏝️🏝️📚📚📚📚📚🏝️🏝️🩵💛📖📖📙📙📙📙🌞📚🌞📙🏝️🩵💛📖⛱️🩵🏝️🏝️🏝️📚🌞📙

[@laurenschenck5355]

Happy Saturday Emily & momma cat and kittens hope you have amazing weather xoxo 😘 🩵🏝️🩵💛🌞🌞💛💛🩵💛📚📚📚📖📙📚🩵💛🌞⛱️🩵🩵🏝️📚📚📙📙📖📖📙📚📙📖🐉⛱️⛱️💛💛🩵🏝️🩵💛🌞🌞💛

[@laurenschenck5355]

I am happy you enjoyed the book and the kittens are so big! 🏝️🩵💛💛💛🌞🏝️🩵📚📚📖📙📙📚📚🏝️🌞💛⛱️⛱️⛱️💛🏝️🏝️🌞⛱️

[@JulianJF714]

Are you keeping the kitties?

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Yes

[@JulianJF714]

@@BookswithEmilyFox Awww! I’m glad I get to keep seeing them. 🥰

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

They're the best

[@QZaccardelli]

Dab a bit of catnip on each one first

[@BirgitHaeupl]

📚❤️🐱

[@sophiarafferty]

You misspelled vlog as vog in the title

[@ElenaPUcles]

Okay Emily but where is Chunky 😭😭😭 the people want to see him

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

The lil baby wasn't anywhere close while I was filming! He's good though and I'll try to get some clips of him next vlog. (PS. It's him cuddling Clawdia in the early clip!)

[@ElenaPUcles]

@@BookswithEmilyFox ah okay I thought it was Charlie! I can't differentiate the two!

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Chunky has thumbs, a white patch on his chest, a much smaller head and a belly, also his fur has more texture but at a quick glance it's hard to tell even for me!

[@ElenaPUcles]

@@BookswithEmilyFox I thought Charlie was the one with the white patch hahaha I always try to look at the thumbs but normally I see Clawdia's thumbs but not Chunky's hahaha

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

The purring clip is Chunky too and you can see the patch! Their eye color is also different. Chunky they're more yellow-green and Charlie is more orange!

[@a.b.2405]

Pear wants to see her husband again. 👀😍

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

Which one lol

[@a.b.2405]

@@BookswithEmilyFox Lmaoo she has more than one!? I only accept the Siamese husband!! 🤣😭

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

In a recent vlog someone commented that there was a cat that looked just like Clawdia in a video from last summer… so he might be the dad for her and chunky but the Siamese one is probably Charlie’s dad (you can see him here kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5mui2h9qLSNq6s)

[@a.b.2405]

@@BookswithEmilyFox damn Pear got all the men in a chokehold 🤣😭 thank you for the link! 😍

[@Magicme79]

What kind of education requires feet pics from women on the internet? 😂

[@BookswithEmilyFox]

It's been a while so I would have to look for it but I think it was about anthropology??? It was so confusing and written weirdly serious XD

[@Magicme79]

@@BookswithEmilyFox right…dude must have been pretty dumb to think that sounded smart, lol