reading fantasy for a week *straight*🫠🐉

[@MichaelaChristineReads]

reading Priory of the Orange Tree is truly an iconic moment for your channel

[@bookswithellen]

honestly it’s been such a long time coming😭🫣 never eva thought i’d actually do it

[@JuiceyBabs]

This has been on my TBR for so long! 😩

[@Farahalsharae]

A 50 minute video from a Ellen just makes my day🫶🏻

[@bookswithellen]

love u🥹🫶🏻

[@Farahalsharae]

@@bookswithellen omg thanks for the reply🫶🏻I love your content so much💗

[@iveuteen]

in my opinión 24hrs straight is better because it’s an actual redathon, also congrats on 9k!

[@bookswithellen]

that’s what i always think!! i might do one with the timer, and then one 24 hours straight

[@jessireads]

we are being FED with a 50 minute video !!!

[@bookswithellen]

hehehe🤭

[@jaja231]

All three Mistborn books were 4 stars for me, and The final empire was definitely my favourite, but I also didn't really get that attached to the characters... Also, I am proud of you for reading Priory lol

[@bookswithellen]

i’m glad i’m not the only one who wasn’t completely attached!! gives me hope for the rest of the books for sure

[@quettaj]

I would love to see you reading and reacting in real time with the scenery etc.. as if we are there with you ❤

[@maisiereads]

proud of you that you finally read priory of the orange tree 👏my boyfriend loves Brandon Sanderson and has been trying to convince me to read mistborn for a while but i'm scared. Excited to read one dark window though - especially if it's a quick read. Also, I vote reading for 24 hours straight because I love to see the suffering/delusion 😅 but also agree, I can't go without sleep so I won't be TOO disappointed if you do the timer method.

[@bookswithellen]

i really hope you love one dark window!! it’s so fun, i had the best time i think im gonna end up doing two readathons, doing one with the timer and one for 24 hours straight🤭

[@beethebooknerd]

When I read chunky books, I read-along with the audiobook for extra attention. My coworker called it “Double Dorking” and it’s all I could think when you mentioned having both the physical and the audio of Priority. I also love the little notebook of post-its! 😂

[@mckensie]

sometimes thats the only way i can concentrate on a book lol!

[@beethebooknerd]

@@mckensie absolutely same!

[@bookswithellen]

omg double dorking!!! i love it😭🤣

[@ariannasoto1294]

ellen im loving the longer videos!!

[@bookswithellen]

i’m loving making them too!!

[@azraelle_]

I have LOVED reading the priory of the orange tree, it took me a hot minute to finish it but in the end I was AMAZED it's truly a piece of art

[@maljees]

you literally look like you could be the fmc in a romance novel 🥹

[@bookswithellen]

this is quite literally the best compliment i’ve ever received😭😭🥹 thank you!!

[@mycrypticthoughts]

this video was such a special treat 🥰🥰 thank you so much for filming it ❤❤

[@bookswithellen]

🥰🤍

[@reaganpogue9279]

I adore finding new book tubers because it means I can watch every video for the first time ❤

[@louisejames9064]

I have never clicked on a video so quickly cant wait to see the full vlog of you reading Priory 😍 also a 50 minute vlog is chefs kiss 🎉 17:52 the bone season has been republished as she re wrote it to match her current style and apparently it is a lot better. I never read it when it originally came out but i have the new version that im planning on getting to this year at some point! 20:08 you did it 🎉 so glad you enjoyed it, can completely understand the confusion 😂 28:33 that package was top tier! 32:36 love the 24 hour readathon videos, I feel like timer is fun and as we see the real time progress 44:35 reading lights make great bookmarks 😂

[@bookswithellen]

oooh i didn’t know it had been republished!! i’ll need to give it a go then, because the premise sounded really cool🤭 i might end up doing two 24 hour readathons and do one with a timer, and one with the 24 hours straight just so that i cover all bases🤣

[@louisejames9064]

@@bookswithellen the more the merrier 😉

[@madhuk9135]

You finally got Priory off your tbr! I'm so happy for you haha! Loved this video and your nails!

[@bookswithellen]

it’s been a long time coming hasn’t it🤣 and thank you!🥰

[@tierneywierney]

Month delaybut i'm back bby🤩🤣 My gal smashed it once again! The sticky notes are so relatable!! I bought some translucent ones off Amazon and stick them in at like the end of chapters for chonky books!❤ The Final Empire was so fun to buddy read, but i was gutted when you know who died, i was like NOOOOOO!!!! I liked Priory, like you say the writing was so much better than The Bone Season, it was chef's kiss but i felt it finished and wrapped up so quick. Also, you’re gorgeous, I wish i looked as good with my hair lmao. Also also, your tattoos are to die for!!! And finally, I am desperate to read One Dark Window and now I've finally got round to KZbin its a sign!😅 Amazon here i come 🤪 lova ya beaut xxxx

[@bookswithellen]

TIERNEY MY LOOOOVE!!! glad you enjoyed this video in the end🤣 i hope you love one dark window!! it was literally so fun, i think you’ll enjoy it for sure! love u always x

[@goddess_eve21]

This is why I have made it my mission to make books this long my yearly book ... that why I am not forcing myself to read an 800+ book in one month. The Priory was my book last year ... started in February and finished in September, a month ahead of schedule. Made it my goal to read at least 100 pages a month. I am making A Day of Fallen Night my year book for 24. Just waiting for the paperback to come out in March. *that black dress was everything 🙌🏽 One Dark Window is a favorite mine! So amazing to hear people's opinions on it. ✨️

[@bookswithellen]

i feel like that is such a good idea, i may have to do that too!! totally takes the stress off of reading a huge book. maybe i’ll do it for a day of fallen night too!💖

[@MAYBEMAYZE]

priory of the orange tree is one of my favourite books ever and i have been waiting for you to pick it up baahah and im so glad you enjoyed it !

[@bookswithellen]

hahaha i’m so glad i finally got to it!!

[@inesribeiro3325]

Omg I’m so glad someone relates to me and hates changing phones because of transferring everything!! I waited weeks after I bough mine because it was giving suck anxiety

[@bookswithellen]

LITERALLY i find it so anxiety inducing!!! absolutely hate it

[@MeganElisabeth]

Your nails are gorgeous 🎀 they keep catching my eye throughout the vlog! Also loving your reading blogs 😊

[@bookswithellen]

thank you so much!!💖

[@wolfme4030]

Okay, so most of Brandon Sanderson’s novels are set in The Cosmere (minus the Skyward series, the final few of The Wheel of Time and Alcatraz vs the evil librarians), literary equivalent of the MCU. They are all connected in some way but from what I understand it seems to be more Easter eggs/nods. I haven’t read them all yet so I can’t confirm that. The Way of Kings is part of The Stormlight Archives which is set in the Cosmere. Just in case you really wanted to know 😂

[@bookswithellen]

oooh this is really helpful thank you!! i never understood how they all intertwined hahaha

[@maya.1ee.]

I know that its not your favourite genre but do you think you could do reading thriller for a week?

[@bookswithellen]

i’ve defo considered it!! i think it could be fun

[@gabbybertucci5380]

Can we please make a shirt saying “I’m going to crack on with this” 😂😂😂

[@bookswithellen]

honestly i don’t realise how much i say it until i edit my videos😭😭🤭

[@agohl85]

One thing I learned (from reading Noami Novak books actually) is that I cannot listen to books with multiple POV. I just get too confused.

[@ReadTheBible1]

Winter is definitely fantasy. But for some reason, I like reading romance in the fall 😅

[@bookswithellen]

i ended up reading SO much romance in the fall last year and i loved it !!

[@ReadTheBible1]

@@bookswithellen yeah. I love romance books in the fall 😊

[@kiananazaribaboli776]

41:16 Ellen your hair is sooooo beautiful tied up. You do you if you don't like it but just wanted to mention I love it and you look lovely❤

[@Taabea]

The story of your school friend literally gave me shivers right away and broke my heart...nobody should have to go through such a terrible thing! I tried to donate some money but could‘t because I‘m sending from Switzerland, is that possible? I think that most of us are really privileged and can spare a couple of bucks for fellow human beings who desperately need help because of strokes of fate. Praying that he‘ll feel better soon 🙏🏼

[@bookswithellen]

it’s such a horrid situation. thank you so much for trying to donate, i did think international folks may have a hard time as it’s a UK charity, but thank you anyway🤍🫶🏻

[@maya.1ee.]

yess ellens posteddd 🥳

[@bookswithellen]

🥰🫶🏻

[@Alexisreading]

I loved your thoughts on priory! You should pick up the bone season again. She rereleased the books last year since it was their 10th anniversary and she has gained more confidence in writing 😊 so you really should try it again. It’s my favorite series of all time and I reread them every year like you to with ACOTAR 😄

[@maddywilkie]

pls do a plant tour. i’m a new plant mum and im now obsessed with plants.

[@radudumanovschi3387]

I read 800 pages in 3 weeks. Good for you!

[@bookswithellen]

haha thank you!

[@squidwardtentacles7144]

I prefer the timer. I always feel bad watching the 24 hours straight ones because I wouldn't wish such sleep derivation on anyone.😭

[@bookswithellen]

that’s my main struggle with it😭😭 i physically can’t go without my sleep

[@Sof_rha]

This vid was sm fun❤❤

[@bookswithellen]

🥰🫶🏻

[@rd_1414]

The open back dress is stunning 😍

[@bookswithellen]

omg thank you🫶🏻🥰

[@wolfme4030]

Thanks, Ellen. I have the audio for the Priory, checked my Kindle but didn’t have it. Fortunately, it was on sale for £1.99 🎉 I promise I will get to it 😊

[@ineshelsen7523]

I switched to the audiobook for the final empire because I couldn't get into it. Loved it in the end because of the narrator so i'm probably going to continue the series as audiobooks

[@bookswithellen]

i think the audiobook was my saving grace too!! i needed up reading whilst having the audiobook on at the same time and it really helped

[@Alyssa-bv3qw]

I love the jacket in the back

[@bookswithellen]

thank you!

[@Rajaas_Reading_Corner]

I love that I found this video. I am also a romance and fantasy girlie. Your drinking dress with tattoos and boots makes you look like my favourite character from Shadowhunter Chronicles which is Isabelle Lightwood.

[@bookswithellen]

omg that is one of the best compliments ever🥹 she was my fave character when i originally read the books!

[@Rajaas_Reading_Corner]

@@bookswithellen I love her!!

[@BooksWithJudy]

In german the priory is split into two books, german translations always end uplonger than the original. And so in german you have 1100 pages instead of 800.XD Still need to read the priory of the orange tree, but 1100 pages is a good chunk. Not sure how and when I wanna attempt this.

[@bookswithellen]

omg 1100!!! i would never have picked it up if it were that long🤣🫣

[@Taabea]

Waaas das wusste ich gar nicht 😭 habe soeben den „ersten Teil“, also Die Magierin auf meinen February TBR gesetzt, den zweiten Teil besitze ich gar nicht! Dachte mir schon, wieso die deutsche Übersetzung so viel kürzer ist 😅😭 Ist Das Kloster des geheimen Baumes (die beiden Bücher) also so quasi der „2.Teil“ von Priory of the orange tree?

[@chops373]

I'm a significantly new reader and I would love if you had a video/added a bit into a video talking about how you read so fast. :)

[@goddessnix444]

i love this.

[@bookswithellen]

thank u🥹

[@rickyone8467]

I need to know where that dress is from omg you look stunninggg

[@bookswithellen]

it’s from motel rocks!! it’s called the ‘Kasor Short Sleeve Maxi Dress In Black’🥰

[@yourstrulyalyssa]

the way i feel the need to reread piory now

[@bookswithellen]

DO IT!!! hehehe

[@curiositykilledthekat]

50min video oh i feel blessed

[@bookswithellen]

hehehe i hope you enjoyed!!

[@levinia333]

There’s a glossary at the back of priory!

[@bookswithellen]

yeah i was told whilst i was reading it!! but when i checked it im pretty sure it gave spoilers so i steered clear🤣

[@sav6700]

personally I prefer the timer method because it's properly 24 hours of reading whereas 24 hours straight isn't as you aren't reading for the whole thing.

[@bookswithellen]

i agree!! i’ve decided to do one of both in the end🤣

[@ccamelots]

i just started the vid and saw your mclaren jacket omg!! are you a lando fan 🥹🥹

[@bookswithellen]

omg yes i am!! him and charles are my faves🫶🏻🤭 are you?

[@JuiceyBabs]

50mins… runs to make a cuppa 😅

[@bookswithellen]

hehehe i hope you loved it!!

[@JuiceyBabs]

Loved! Hate Spotify jail 😂. Also. Love the nail updates

[@PippenThePenguin]

What do you mean by “Spotify jail.”?

[@bookswithellen]

just that i’d used up all my free hours of audiobook listening!🤣🤍

[@PippenThePenguin]

@@bookswithellen got it! Thanks for the explanation. I was so confused. Lol

[@abby_saywell]

I so so tried to read the final empire, but I just couldn’t connect with it. The characters or the world. And I feel like I’ve only heard good things about it. I may have to DNF

[@bookswithellen]

i was so similar, i really couldn’t connect. glad i ended up finishing it but it’s defo not a favourite, so DNFing might be a good plan!

[@jessbaldwin]

definitely do a blind date with books video xx

[@bookswithellen]

i’m defo gonna do it!!🥰

[@rebekahkbertram]

Love this!! Also, love the Lando Norris jumper in the background hehehee 🧡 go mclaren

[@bookswithellen]

hehehe i love finding fellow lando fans!!