Cozy Cold Books for a Magical Winter🎄 // The Recs Room Ep.5

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happy december! here are some books recommendations to read by the fireplace, while the snow falls outside, or if you're just looking for some wintry magic - also since The Dark Academics just announced our little December readathon I thought it was the perfect time to suggest some reads that could fulfil some of our prompts - you can find our holiday bingo board on our instagram page :)
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Anna Karenina tidd.ly/2VoIYi7
A Castle in the Clouds tidd.ly/3mvPcZo
Snow Country tidd.ly/2VtfMq8
The Golden Compass tidd.ly/3g0xLhs
Selected Poems of Robert Frost tidd.ly/3mt0GwQ
A Wish in the Dark tidd.ly/2VrSeCh
The Enchanted Sonata tidd.ly/3fWzNPu
A Little Princess tidd.ly/3lrDPAE
The Ice Palace tidd.ly/3ltZI23
The Blood Spell tidd.ly/37sxYpA
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@rachaelhofford1680 3 жыл бұрын

"All these books are pretty lighthearted..." "So the first book is ANNA KARENINA"

@allmylovealmaaz 3 жыл бұрын

The Bear and the Nightingale is the perfect winter read, it's atmospheric, cosy and it's based on Russian folklore ❄️🌨️🤍 thank you for another lovely video xx

@emmiereads 3 жыл бұрын

yess!! I read it last winter as well, so magical!

@allmylovealmaaz 3 жыл бұрын

@@emmiereads 🤍🤍🤍

@munan4824 3 жыл бұрын

me watching this in a country with no snow: 👁💧👄💧👁

@liviasofiak4823 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@triptinath5675 3 жыл бұрын

My country has snow but not where I stay

@my3moodsinmyprofilpicture374 2 жыл бұрын

I feel sorry for you 🥺

@firdoussagir5227 Жыл бұрын

I'm 19 and I never seen snow in my life just on tv or on movies and now it's become like dream for me 😅😅

@kairo1993 Жыл бұрын

girl i just wish i could see the rain where iam staying 💀💀

@diyaponnappa1125 3 жыл бұрын

The way I just add every book you mention to my ‘want to read’ list 😔

@Viralsbookreviews 3 жыл бұрын

Ikr...she is such a delight

@shanewalker325 3 жыл бұрын

@haileywarner5109 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of anna karenina before you even mentioned it :-)

@loveqetsiyah3624 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna experience sitting down reading by a fire place in a cabin while it’s snowing outside, it just seems so peaceful to me. Idk why I wrote this but it had to be said- 🤍

@emmiereads 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like the dream🥺

@atinaburger9974 3 жыл бұрын

It really had to be said🥺 That sounds beautiful

3 жыл бұрын

A Castle in the Clouds sounds like such the perfect winter read! ❄️

@gerridauer9092 7 ай бұрын

I love the old movie of A Little Princess with Shirley Temple. It made m cry even as a child.

@ecepipun 3 жыл бұрын

i can't believe the fact that your first recommendation is the one that i'm reading now! anna karenina is such a beautiful novel and it suits so well with winter reading...

@romalibra_books 2 жыл бұрын

A Little Princess is so amazing. I discovered it through the movie when I was young, and it honestly opened something in me and my love for magical realism (in the movie), because it's such a beautiful figurative way to show hope and opportunities. I love the way the book presented kindness and creativity as a goal and not just a mean to an end, it's just so beautiful

@diyaponnappa1125 3 жыл бұрын

Your content is so relaxing 🥺

@PumpkinMozie 3 жыл бұрын

His Dark Materials is one of those rare series that just gets better and better with each book IMO. Keep going with the series, it’s soooo good.

@kristinakhan3101 3 жыл бұрын

Agree! It is one of my favorite series of all time. Just gorgeous.

@MrFTW733 3 жыл бұрын

My December book choices are the ones found in Skyrim.

@longlostcowgirl2010 3 жыл бұрын

4:37....I'd bet money that you had Calcifer laughing at you from the hearth. That was too cute and a nice save. ;) I read Karenina every winter, too; it's such a wonderful book if you don't live where seasons change much.

@camillesylvia5319 3 жыл бұрын

i get so happy every time you post. it's so nice to see people talk about things they love.

@notesfrommimi 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yes, Anna Karenina is a masterpiece

@ElenaGaunt 3 жыл бұрын

I'm reading Anna Karenina right now, literally right now! And I knew, as soon as you said "Long but rewarding book", that you would have mentioned this amazing piece of art.

@ketkidavda8588 3 жыл бұрын

I loveeeee your videos! They’re so perfect and calming to watch after a long day thank you Emma ! ❤️🌸

@monikabarlakoski5564 3 жыл бұрын

i absolutely love you and your warm and cozy vids !

@emmiereads 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@mymessynotebook2207 3 жыл бұрын

Snow country sounds so beautiful!! Definitely a new edition to my tbr.

@sybilderck6132 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh I have such fond memories of Kerstin Gier! Her 'Ruby Red' trilogy was what made me love reading as a kid :))

@theresehamilton7496 2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy I discovered you today! I look forward to reading all of your cozy reads this winter! This made my day! ❤️

@bellecanread 3 жыл бұрын

i love the way you describe books ☹️💓 i don’t usually read poetry, but the Robert Frost book sounds so charming

@sukki6052 3 жыл бұрын

I was binge watching your videos and realized I've never seen this. Turns out it's new AHHHH

@sarahsperusals 3 жыл бұрын

i'm so glad anna karenina is the first rec, i'm reading it right now. also i listen to old russian waltzes while reading it and it's so cozy 🥰

@thJune-ze7dn 3 жыл бұрын

YESSSS Loving the Yasunari Kawabata love this time of year. Also, this video is amazing as always.

@nocturnus009 3 жыл бұрын

Happy HYGGE season. I think the little book of Hygge would be a great read.

@rachelcantrell8764 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for your review. i did order The Enchanted Sonata and The Little Princess. I plan to read them to my 11 year old daughter and 5 year old son this month.

@mariamironova3095 3 жыл бұрын

finally snow! perfect time for this cozy rec. also your tree is super cute

@atinaburger9974 3 жыл бұрын

I love your Chanel you always recommend books that sound so interesting 💗

@TheJHambrick 3 жыл бұрын

Your content is so soothing! I love the books you’ve chosen 🖤.

@marwahassan2018 3 жыл бұрын

It's very cold and rainy most of the time here in Egypt too. I love winter, as you said very cozy. Jane Eyre is my favorite winter read and my favorite book too. With our blessings by Jo Spain could be a winter read too, it is very cold snowy and rainy all over the book, it is a wonderful thriller very chill and mysterious, matches with cold rainy weather. Love your videos so much you're one of the best.

@kristinakhan3101 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful video and list. Thank you for the time, energy and insight you spent on both.

@ScullyPopASMR 3 жыл бұрын

This is the wonderful winter wonderland of books.

@sitka0516 3 жыл бұрын

your blue ornaments are so pretty!

@abril7280 3 жыл бұрын

i already know what to read but i watch your videos because your voice gives me peace and makes me fall asleep thank you

@johnsonrowst3019 3 жыл бұрын

First celeb i thought of when i first came to your channel was Dakota. I'm crazy about you❤️. Early Merry Christmas!!

@JamesCKuo 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad you showed up in my recommended. Subscribed ❤️

@lalita1127 3 жыл бұрын

I've had A Wish in the Dark on my tbr for a while. So Excited to get to it soon too

@uptown3636 3 жыл бұрын

A Little Princess really is a great as Emma says. The movie is a delightful adaptation by the brilliant director, Alfonso Cuaron.

@beckie8168 2 жыл бұрын

A Little Princess makes me sob. I've watched it so many times and I will sob every time.

@panikiczcock2891 3 жыл бұрын

I love The Ice Palace! It's awesomly atmosphertic.

@MilenaReads 3 жыл бұрын

The Ice Palace sounds so interesting! Looking forward to your thoughts! Enjoy the snow storm ❄️ ⛄️

@luisramrod9121 3 жыл бұрын

I love how your video lowers my stress levels. 😁☺️

@babsikro1252 3 жыл бұрын

Castle of the clouds is on my tbr. I had it for a while but was waiting for the winter ro read it. You got me really excited about it and I will pick it up as soon as possible! I have a german copy ( its my native language) and I am happy to see it got translated to English :)

@xoxo11040 3 жыл бұрын

the snowy montage at the beginning is *chefs kiss* i love it so much, if it was an 30 mins - 1hr, i would put it on in the background to read to.

@88AmberB 3 жыл бұрын

I can listen her voice forever💕

@nnnnn2010 3 жыл бұрын

We don’t celebrate Christmas in our country but I really adore the atmosphere and coziness that cover the world these days, hope you all the best ❤️

@atinaburger9974 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the book "wolkenschloss" today and I'm so exited for it ☁️🥺☁️

@tuttifruttix 3 жыл бұрын

Yayayayayyyy this was much awaited

@mishelly 3 жыл бұрын

I loved A little princess movie. Wrecks my heart so idk if I can take the emotions of the book...but you always make me want to read everything you talk about no matter what. Lol. 🤣

@salome9760 3 жыл бұрын

J'adore tes recommandations ! Si ça t'intéresses, il y a une série d'animation japonaise qui s'appelle "Princesse Sarah" qui est d'après le roman de Frances Hodgson Burnett. C'était un dessin animé très populaire en France, que beaucoup d'enfants ont regardé (dont moi). Si tu veux, tous les épisodes sont en français sur KZfaq. Salut ! 😉

@JessCsBooks 3 жыл бұрын

I just finished reading The Enchanted Sonata today! It's every bit as charming, whimsical, and funny as Entwined! I think she managed to capture the magic of Tchaikovsky's music beautifully. There was also the tiniest essence of Phantom of the Opera in it near the end, which made me grin like a fool. I don't think it's as polished as Entwined, but still just as enjoyable. I think you'll like it.

@Princessbuttercup1993 3 жыл бұрын

So happy to see you mention Heather Dixon! If you like her work and reimagined fairytales on the whole (as I do) I think you would really love Carolyn Turgeon. She has four books to her name, all just positively teeming with magical imagery and gothicness galore. Also I rarely comment on youtube channels but yours is a gem and I just thought I should say so ✨

@TheMasqerade 3 жыл бұрын

So many amazing recs! Personally, Anna Karenina is next on my tbr and one of my suggestions for you is Fathers and Sons (also translated as Fathers and Children) written by Ivan Turgenev, another Russian classic with wonderful descriptions of winter landscapes and an amazing narrative overall. Also on the topic of Tolstoy, The Kreutzer Sonata is one of my faves, especially if you listen to Beethoven's Sonata with the same name. Great video as always, take care, Emma!

@Aestheticaye 3 жыл бұрын

I "like" every one of your suggestions.

@aleavril 2 жыл бұрын

i love all your content aahg😩

@caitlin1008 3 жыл бұрын

I'm currently watching the tv show of His Dark Materials and it's actually quite a good adaptation of the books! I'm excited to see where it will go (:

@villinaudasi5418 3 жыл бұрын

Read Anne of Green Gables! It's a really cozy book💛

@ginnieliebherr4245 2 жыл бұрын

I just stopped the video and read Castle in the Clouds. A perfect book. Thank you

@rennyontherox 3 жыл бұрын

I read The Blood Spell earlier this year based on your recommendation and I loved it! I loved Blue, she was a badass

@ANASantos519 3 жыл бұрын

I love Anna Karenina! 🥰

@jam6391 3 жыл бұрын

You should read John Masefield's The Box of Delights, which is very wintry and magical.

@TheSelkie1990 3 жыл бұрын

A Little Princess is one of my favorite movies. I watched it over and over again when I was little and I still watch it sometimes. I have yet to read it though. I'm worried I wouldn't like it as much as the movie, but that's silly. Lol :)

@anishamahanty2034 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like I want to read every book that you recommend.

@aasiahsyed5881 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 40.9k subscribers!!!

@tanishaorejuela1501 3 жыл бұрын

Yaaaaay! Liked all the recommendations 🥰 keep warm and safe! Salut de Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

@emmiereads 3 жыл бұрын

Ah yay! You as well, sending all the love

@bakhtawarkhan2137 3 жыл бұрын

I love how wholesome all your content is and I LOVE the recs room series 💛 I would love it if you could do one especially for poetry especially for those who are just beginning to get into poetry PS currently reading letters to a young poet and LOVING IT

@emmiereads 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much:') I'm having so much fun with this series too and I love new ideas so yesss I would love to make that one! And OH MY GOODNESS I'm so happy you're loving Rilke!!!

@bakhtawarkhan2137 3 жыл бұрын

Omg my pleasure and looking forward to the video! Rilke is the best, hoping to start reading his poetry soon as well 💛💛 love from Pakistan

@aayushibuttan6097 3 жыл бұрын

your voice is so soothing

@ireri1412 3 жыл бұрын

I also was obsessed with Barbie and the nutcracker X)

@elreads3155 3 жыл бұрын

lovelyy!!! ✨✨

@munan4824 3 жыл бұрын

i love love love this

@theelegantcouplesbookrevie8734 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Anna Karenina is such a beautifully written book! Over the holiday season, would definitely recommend "Evegeny Onegin". so romantic and tragic! Also, the ballet is excellent!

@ingridbuusschmidt769 3 жыл бұрын

It snowed yesterday here in Denmark☃️ i find that the bear and the nightingale is also good for winter

@emmacowling419 Жыл бұрын

would LOVE an updated list for 2022

@richardsnyder8714 3 жыл бұрын

Once again another outstanding video.

@ibrahimriosfattah1592 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the recommendations! I'm particularly interested in Ana Karerina. Do you have any tips on reading a lengthy book/ how to pace it maybe?

@cuckibliss 3 жыл бұрын

Hi its me Cucki :) i am from south africa. It's so lovely to meet you. You are an amazing soul. Big beary hugs x

@AngloLee 3 жыл бұрын

You taught me how to say Karenina. I always thought it was care-uh-née-nuh. So thank you.

@Anthony-gh5yu 3 жыл бұрын

You have inspired me to read this

@sandrasalewski6924 3 жыл бұрын

You have to See the german copy of Castle in the Clouds! ITˋS GORGEOUS

@rae_of_sunlight 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited for wintery reads this year! Just craving gorgeous Christmas literature so much. Christmas reads was actually the most recent video I posted on my channel :) I'm going to reread A Christmas Carol with your book club and I'm really excited for it! Love your videos so much.

@emmiereads 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you'll be joining us!! it's my first time reading A Christmas Carol and I'm so excited, awe thank you lovely

@samsamuels8328 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the video! you are very interesting to listen to 👌

@audreyluz970 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video, but since I'm Brazilian it's more like an infernal summer? ahahahaha

@gabrielagardeano2456 3 жыл бұрын

brazilians suffering on christmas since always ✊🏻

@GabrielLopes-dz6xr 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, thats right! Ou melhor dizendo pra quem tbm é daqui: tá foda! 😂

@char4980 3 жыл бұрын

congrats on 40k subscribers!! 💕

@emmiereads 3 жыл бұрын

thank you:')

@legendaryreader39 3 жыл бұрын

Great recommendations!

@atheera6 3 жыл бұрын

Here in saudi in eastern province it's still hasn't got that cold but at least we went down to the 20's° so yay! Now on to books. I actually don't put a specific tpr for the seasons but I guess mine for this winter will be: North and South The phantom of the opera The scandalous sisterhood of prickwillow Midnight riots Two cities And Harry Potter and the order of the phoenix. And a couple of Arabic books.🌼 Thank you Emma for the recs!! Nobody fire up my want for reading like you.😍👌

@maryblackwell5459 3 жыл бұрын

Im watching u from russia, so cool u like russian literature 🥺 anna karenina is gold for real) sending u tons of love 🤍❄️🫖☕️

@similuvsu 2 жыл бұрын

watching this in 2021, getting ready for December

@MaryAmongStories 3 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❄️❄️

@erdemero 3 жыл бұрын

If you like winter I definitely recommend the movie "Uzak" by director Nuri Bilge Ceylan. Thank you for your recommendations in hard times!

@gabrielagardeano2456 3 жыл бұрын

it's summer here but i will love to pretend that's not hahaha btw you're so pretty ❤

@ilhamsuleymanl 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video!

@moonthe0ry 3 жыл бұрын

Not winter specific but PLEASE check out The City of Dreaming Books by Walter Moers!!! It is an absolute adventure. I read it for the first time this summer and it shot up to the top of my favorite books. It’s part of a series technically but they do not need to be read in order from what I’ve seen. I can’t wait to dive into the rest of his books.

@hyemiyah 3 жыл бұрын

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@captivatednightshade1432 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Emma!! Love your collection. I will definitely be looking into some of these book suggestions. 🖤 I am new to your channel so its nice to meet you!😸

@emmiereads 3 жыл бұрын

Ah hi! Nice to meet you as well💕💕 If you read any of them hope you love them🙃

@captivatednightshade1432 3 жыл бұрын

@@emmiereads I will 😸 and I do have a book recommendation for you if you haven't read it already. Its one of my favorites: North & South by Elizabeth Gaskell

@gracen1999 3 жыл бұрын

i love these kinds of videos!! also, what instrument did you play in band in high school?

@emmiereads 3 жыл бұрын

Flute!☺️ (and a tiny bit of cello and piccolo)

@pavlinazitkova 29 күн бұрын

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@roxannehsk6862 3 жыл бұрын

emmie!!!! you HAVE to read Winterhouse by Ben Guterson. you’re gonna love it so much. the moment i started it i felt like it was written for you

@emmiereads 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh gonna go look it up👀

@jackiesliterarycorner 3 жыл бұрын

Have you read Hiddensee by Gregory Maguire? It's the origin story of The Nutcracker. Spinning Silver by Noami Novik also has a Russian inspired setting and is a retelling of Rumplestiltskin, though I'd say loosely retells it. I still haven't read it, but I want to read A Little Princess but I have seen the 90s movie. I think the Shirley Temple is closer to the novel, but I haven't seen that one I've just heard a little about it. Blood Spell sounds interesting

@kcartsbeat 2 жыл бұрын

I think this book is right up your alley: A Very Russian Christmas: The Greatest Russian Holiday Stories of All Time. It includes stories by Chekhov, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy and lesser known Russian authors. It should still be available. Speaking of Russian music to listen to during the holidays, try the opera "Christmas Eve" by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. It's based on a story by Gogol. Even if you don't know what they're singing about, the music is just gorgeous and Russian and wintry. I love your videos. Your sweet, calm manner really helps me destress after a gnarly day.