Every book I read in October / the month of reading big books
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welcome to october's big wrap-up of everything from rant reviews about dark academia, shakespeare, grimdark fantasy, crying over a new favourite gothic gory bloody violent book of all time, epic poetry, questionable romance, and generally getting swamped by uni reading help
in this video...
The Maidens tidd.ly/3ltwUdu
Nicholas Nickleby tidd.ly/3jRYpfQ
Nevernight tidd.ly/3abzBtw
King Lear tidd.ly/3FgM3GO
LDK tidd.ly/2ZWBXL0
The Faerie Queene tidd.ly/3laU4VG
Paradise Lost tidd.ly/3Dg6vWm
The Bloody Chamber tidd.ly/3a5Sw9j
Hooked tidd.ly/3okAVkL
A Court of Mist and Fury tidd.ly/3H9eNCv
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@Spookserz 2 жыл бұрын
“This book is a sloppy mess. Opened up the book, the plot, fell out.” Almost spit my coffee out 😆
@bhupathindocha2847 2 жыл бұрын
“The characters seemed like they were born from 1 big potato and each character become a little baby fry” - Emma 2021
@jimmycryz 2 жыл бұрын
if she ever made merch, this should be on a tshirt.
@juliarosemaryturk 2 жыл бұрын
came to the comment section for this
@takolivia4142 2 жыл бұрын
I had to pause because it was so savage but also so true, could not have discribed it better but damn, what a burn xD
@laurakuhlmann1626 2 жыл бұрын
"I opened the book, the plot fell out." Amazing line, I'm going to quote you
@apollonia6656 2 жыл бұрын
A description I would choose for all of the novels by James Joyce !
@moaandersson5223 2 жыл бұрын
Your rant about the Maidens was delightfully hilarious, loved it
@aditmaryadi6678 2 жыл бұрын
Oh Emma, how conspicuous that Dune book is 😂 Talking about big books, I started to read War & Peace this morning and already at page 25. Yes it is a commitment and I'm going to finish it at the end of this year.
@Scottlp2 2 жыл бұрын
War and peace is great. Print out a list of characters to refer to because characters have 3 names: Nickname, first name and family name. Enjoy.
@aditmaryadi6678 2 жыл бұрын
@@Scottlp2 Yes I do! Thanks for the advice!
@shelbycunningham6365 2 жыл бұрын
I’m still trying to finish it and I started last year!
@pavneetkaur265 2 жыл бұрын
@@shelbycunningham6365 what why i mean how
@Scottlp2 2 жыл бұрын
@@shelbycunningham6365 it is a fairly easy reading book, but keeping the characters strait is tough (thus the list). If you are not into it, no worries, but if you are open give it another try.
@AbrilP96 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite book of the month was a book I read about on a Reddit thread called ‘Japanese authors that aren’t named Haruki Murakami’ lol. It’s called ‘The Miracles of the Namiya General Store’ by Keigo Higashino, I really loved it, finished it in two days. Highly recommend!
@payelbagchi8317 2 жыл бұрын
Hey emma! Can you make a plant tour and caring tips for them? We would love to watch it
@chenningpeng2981 2 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, this would be awesome!
@emmiereads 2 жыл бұрын
love that idea, was already thinking of a doing a little plant tour and collection so yes I'll include caring tips!!
@payelbagchi8317 2 жыл бұрын
@@emmiereads thanks💗
@niks961 2 жыл бұрын
you always post at around 11pm in my timezone which is the time when i'm usually winding down and cleaning up before bed so your videos have become a staple for me 🥺 just wanna say thanks too for getting me back into classics again after not picking one up for almost 2 years
@ohobrenda 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the way you describe different writings and characters, talking about potatoes and little fries and spoon feeding writing aaa it's so funny and creative. I just love watching your book analysis and everything, great video once again!
@eliezeraltshul8550 2 жыл бұрын
On the note of manga, I think you would love 'Love is War'. It's hilarious and yet kind of a great psychoanalysis on teenage romance drama.
@solbutton1611 2 жыл бұрын
Great timing, because I literally just got back from the book store, and now I can relax with some *emmie* content to fit the mood ☺️
@jamesduggan7200 2 жыл бұрын
Milton's imagining of how Adam felt upon learning Eve had eaten the apple is unparalleled.
@apollonia6656 2 жыл бұрын
Love Paradise Lost.......one of the books for my ' A ' Level.....a while back.
@comfyreadss 2 жыл бұрын
always my favourite notification :')) this was such a good reading month ahhhhh
@Skyblockenjoyerrrrrr 2 жыл бұрын
Just opened KZfaq to see if I could find a video of yours to rewatch and, of course, you just posted. Perfect timing.
@atirahmarshall6947 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Emma! I really liked the "solving the mystery" video you did recently. You could do Crooked House, five little pigs, A murder is announced, 4: 50 Paddington by Agatha Christie. They'll be fun to solve. Love your content! 💜
@jackierothmeier8630 2 жыл бұрын
In comparison to your mammoth reads, my recommendation might feel minuscule, but my favorite read of the month was Zadie Smith’s Intimations. This is a collection of six or so essays written at the beginning of the pandemic from Zadie’s perspective as she grapples with the drastically shifting tides. It lived up to its namesake, it was intimate and lovely and welcoming and reflective; I didn’t think I had any interest in reading about the pandemic (this may be the only exception), but her masterful use of language made me feel understood in a way I haven’t by many books recently. I would certainly recommend to anyone!
@chi6372 2 жыл бұрын
Girl you're so ready for 200k I can even smell it!! 👏👏 Thanks for remaining my consistent and reliable free therapy 💜
@luhsea 2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love the way you talk about books, you use language in a really beautiful way! My fave books I read this month were The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson and Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky.
@sophhnavarro 2 жыл бұрын
Your explanation of The Bloody Chamber was chef's kiss, can't wait for my hold to come in :D
@charlotteleo7213 2 жыл бұрын
Paradise Lost is arguably the world's most influential fan fic.
@Tolstoy111 Жыл бұрын
Is the Iliad fan fic? He uses existing characters after all
@sarahhrovat3837 2 жыл бұрын
I studied Angela Carter early in my English program, and The Bloody Chamber remains one of the most well-written things I’ve ever read, it’s stunning!
@vksomji 2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou for Creating this Channel. I watch your VLogs for Motivation to Restart with my Lost Interest in Learning, Understanding & Reading Books especially English Literature. Thanks again.
@hempstockashley1112 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite kind of videos from your channel
@Iovearchive 2 жыл бұрын
emmie ! your videos are always the highlight of my day
@remarkablylisa 2 жыл бұрын
I love unwinding down with Emmie
@desmondhume 2 жыл бұрын
forever mystified by your ability to read so much while in school
@eloisegreig6069 2 жыл бұрын
Ugh, I've been waiting for this:) I have a video idea- live videos / long unedited videos like a 'study with me' or a 'write an essay with me' that could be put on in the background to study with etc... Have an amazing week- thanks so much for the top-tier videos as always!
@emmiereads 2 жыл бұрын
definitely gonna be making some of those! thank you so much
@CathyFrontier 2 жыл бұрын
2 stars for ‘The Maidens’? After that review? 😅 What does a book have to do to you in order to earn 1 star?
@djunaskye6220 2 жыл бұрын
So bad, she couldn't finish it, perhaps?
@emmiereads 2 жыл бұрын
somehow I've read a whole ton of books that have ranked so much worse haha so this one got 2 stars!
@apollonia6656 2 жыл бұрын
Emmie, I'm thinking James Joyce. I would give him half and I am being generous !
@penguino9291 2 жыл бұрын
if you want a good manga recommendation, witch hat atelier has a gorgeous art style and the storyline is so heartwarming!
@tessamoore5894 2 жыл бұрын
I read King Lear for class this October, and also loved discussing all of the motifs and character foils within the play more than just reading it.
@penultimateh766 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting reviews and cute scarf! Love your soft voice and smile as always.
@ba-gg6jo 2 жыл бұрын
Just finished the Bloody Chamber, a superb collection. The first story achieved more gothic horror in 40+ pages than Mexican Gothic achieved in over 300 pages. Totally agree about the assessment. This collection might only be just over 140 pages but the stories are so rich and descriptive.
@kelleyiswriting 2 жыл бұрын
Lmao flat Stanley I love it 😂❤️ thanks for sharing another video 🥺
@MartinDSmith 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed my October reads immensely: Nicholas Nickelby (4.5),It(4),Untold Night And Day(4.5),The Iliac Crest(4.5),Do Not Say We Have Nothing (5) and Prayers Of A Young Poet(beautiful). That's one pillow you described I would love to lay my head on.When are we going to see your incarnation of Mia again?I loved her❤️
@DidiAphra 2 жыл бұрын
I ordered The Bloody Chamber a few days ago because of you!!! I think I'm really gonna love it!!!
@soph3373 2 жыл бұрын
October was such a great reading month! I'm very excited for November
@aliciagarcia8350 2 жыл бұрын
15:00 - spoonfeeding myself the words of an author is EXACTLY what I felt when i finished the short story collection by Carmen Maria Machado - I wanted to eat her words that felt like cake with all the layers and layers of meaning and beauty....cant believe i found someone else that also felt eating words as a genuine craving
@milaces1323 2 жыл бұрын
Now my Sunday is perfect. Thanks Emma! 😊😊😊
@awkwardcoffeebean5257 2 жыл бұрын
You talking about Angela Carter was honestly everything
@michreviews1704 2 жыл бұрын
I love your voice, especially when you're roasting books! XD I admire you for ready so many big books in one month, I'm about to start by biggest book of the year which is The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson and boy it's taking me a minute to make a dent in it. Excited to see more videos of yours!
@remarkablylisa 2 жыл бұрын
Emmie roasting books is my new fave. Flat Stanley and baked potatoes are my new insults
@johnsaxongitno4life588 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats to you on your amazing reading 📖 for the last month of October tbr please stay safe and enjoy your reading 📖 love your channel love your Australia fan John
@ReadingNymph 2 жыл бұрын
So many big books! Good luck with your essays
@thatonekarissa 2 жыл бұрын
idk if any other people have said/asked for this, but I would absolutely love if you did a video discussing different essays/essay topics that you've written! hearing you talk about writing essays on Paradise Lost just made me yell at the screen "TELL ME WHAT THE TOPIC IS" and I would love a whole video discussing different essays you've written!
@kayaw584 2 жыл бұрын
Finally someone hated The Maidens as much as I did!!! It was definitely a mess of a novel! Very cathartic to listen to your rant, THANK YOU
@estelarubin764 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you another great video. My favorite book for October was Infinite Country by Patricia Engel. You recommended that one! Thank you so much! I also enjoyed A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. Thank you for your videos and I can't wait to read some of the books you recommend today. 😊 have a wonderful day
@sarahsperusals 2 жыл бұрын
i live for the maidens slander
@matildemendespinto8642 2 жыл бұрын
Talking about big books, I am reading Palace Walk by Nagiub Mahfouz and I am absolutely loving it - I recommend it to everyone who likes Tolstoy
@abbeyroche2983 2 жыл бұрын
Love Nagiub Mahfouz!!!! 😍
@myrtolefk 2 жыл бұрын
i think my favourite book this month was dune as i was reading it in anticipation for the movie which i have now watched four times and loved and i liked the book as well! it really put me in the mood to read more sci fi for sure and it's such a huge detailed world so i'm glad i read it
@alexandraramz 2 жыл бұрын
the queen of booktube ❤️ also this outfit is a dream
@brenndasouzaa 2 жыл бұрын
Kindred was the best I read in October and in general. I’m so so happy to finally got around to read it! Also the audiobook of Coraline was fantastic.
@IzzyRain 2 жыл бұрын
You have such a talent for reviewing!
@evaggeliatseliou9329 2 жыл бұрын
Truly enjoyed this 😍😍 your ranting is the best thing ever🤣🤣🤣🤣
@mishelly 2 жыл бұрын
I agree Velaris is my favorite fantasy location! It seems so magical and beautiful
@toddbelanger1923 2 жыл бұрын
Emmie on a Sunday...PERFECT
@HaleyShealy15 2 жыл бұрын
I also read King Lear for class this month! It was my favorite of the Shakespeare i've read now. I liked the nihilist take on death. super bleak.
@djunaskye6220 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite reads of October are "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson, and "The Survivor" by James Herbert. I get scared easily, but I decided to dip my toes into horror last month, and I think those two books are good levels of horror for me. Spooky, but won't keep me up at night!
@chelleandpoppy6379 2 жыл бұрын
I took an entire class on Milton, but I didn't love his writing style or his works. I'm glad you enjoyed Paradise Lost! The one thing I would recommend from that class is Samson Agonistes!
@MsKakay12 2 жыл бұрын
For manga that I think you would enjoy, I HIGHLY recommend Witch Hat Atelier! It follows a young girl named Coco who's dream is to become a witch and is introduced to the world of magic. The artwork is STUNNING and I think you would really enjoy it. I also recommend Blue Period (which is about a boy who's love for art is awakened), Yona of the Dawn (an insanely good historical fantasy/romance), Blue Flag (follows four friends in their last year of high school and has a love quadrangle including queer characters) and Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You.
@abbeyroche2983 2 жыл бұрын
The therapist book you are looking for is "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone" and it's a phenomenal book
@jociamponelli1008 2 жыл бұрын
Seconded, I adored it.
@nikitapotsangbam6739 2 жыл бұрын
Yes October is the month of reading big books I read 1Q84 + 8 books .
@nikitapotsangbam6739 2 жыл бұрын
@Tanya my years of rest and relaxation, the elephant vanishes, second place, untold night and day, the setting sun, howl and other poems, almond, the metamorphosis and exciting times
@nikitapotsangbam6739 2 жыл бұрын
@Tanya I added "exciting times" to the list but if you like the vibe of "the picture of dorian gray" I recommend reading "second place" by ruchel cusk and "untold night and day" is a very magical book. BTW my favourite short story from "the elephant vanishes" is "sleep."
@Morfeusm 2 жыл бұрын
@@nikitapotsangbam6739 metamorphosis like in Kafka?
@nikitapotsangbam6739 2 жыл бұрын
@@Morfeusm yes !
@Morfeusm 2 жыл бұрын
@@nikitapotsangbam6739 I read it this October too! It was fun actually! I could not stop laughing how ridiculous it was despite it being so horrible. Did you like it?
@yoshiforpm 2 жыл бұрын
Have you ever seen “Slings and Arrows”? There’s one season focusing on King Lear. It’s a brilliant show and set, I believe, in your neck of the woods (at an expy of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival). If you haven’t, I suspect that you’d love it.
@bruh-iy9ec 2 жыл бұрын
Holy moly I thought I dreamt up 'Flat Stanley'.. didn't realise anyone else knew about that shiz! (Absolutely slapped!)
@karenhayward1488 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! I was also sooo sooo disappointed in the book, “The Maidens” I was so close to not finishing it but gritted my teeth and kept going. Ugh.
@limeparticle 2 жыл бұрын
King Lear was my first Shakespeare play and ngl it made me much more intimidated by Shakespeare than I needed to be.
@haykatshemyan8874 2 жыл бұрын
That Flat Stanley reference sent me through a rush of flashbacks
@DidiAphra 2 жыл бұрын
15:10 i love the way u describe it omg 😭
@nikwolf7722 2 жыл бұрын
If you enjoy footnotes so much you should def. check out Terry Pratchett's Discwordl novels (if you haven't already). He always uses a looot of footnotes to develop the world, explain things or make stupid jokes. It's a wild ride.
@lucas.ritzmann 2 жыл бұрын
the new album by fiona apple, "a diamond encrusted ruby set in a sapphire lining of jewels tucked into a plush red velvet little pearl infested pillow", is now available on all streaming platforms
@remarkablylisa 2 жыл бұрын
It would be interesting to see you read more contemporary romances.
@mayflower38 2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the video :) Somehow October is a good reading month for all of us, I actually managed to read 18 Books (over 5.000 pages)! Which is totally crazy, I know. My favourites were Crimson Shore by Preston & Child, Dearest Milton James & SIr by N.R. Walker and Rule of Wolves by Leigh Bardugo. That is a wild mix of genres but October really has been a mess haha (which is why I mainly read questionable gay romance that was free on kindle unlimited lol)
@eire02 2 жыл бұрын
kindle unlimited really does end up giving some of the best and worse of gay romance… good thing I extended my membership to douse myself in even more!
@LilMorphineAnnie 2 жыл бұрын
Lmao your Maidens rant 😂 I am currently reading The Silent Patient and am really enjoying it, so it’s super disappointing to hear that The Maidens is…not good
@CarlyUTube 2 жыл бұрын
The MAIDENS was such a disappointment! You summarized it beautifully! It was my most anticipated book of the year which makes me feel even worst. I thought I had found a new favorite author in Alex, but now I am thinking maybe he is more of a one hit wonder. That’s how bad this book was for me compared to his first one.
@Rachel-nb4mx 2 жыл бұрын
i vote for a full video dedicated to book rants
@jaishreeverma639 2 жыл бұрын
It's always fun when your videos are around. Anyway you look amazing. Do you always look good or you put extra efforts before shooting a vid?
@rondoflicflac 2 жыл бұрын
Perfect video for chilling in bed the night before an exam❤️
@emmiereads 2 жыл бұрын
good luck!!
@celestegobbi1704 2 жыл бұрын
Okay, but can we talk about your grandma’s exquisite literary taste? I would read anything and everything that she’d ever suggest - Grandma’s bookclub 🥰
@martasgreatlibrary 2 жыл бұрын
i felt the same way about nicholas nickleby! looking forward to more dickens though!
@euanfreeman179 2 жыл бұрын
If you love footnotes and being able to study the fantasy world, and having endless and needlessly complicated history, you're going to *love* Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell! It's got so many footnotes that are just stories or myths or the origins of phrases, tiny snippets of this made up history and world. :) My favourite read of the month was the Viriconium sequence by M. John Harrison. :) A Weird, science-fantasy dying earth series, with so much reality bending imagery and lovely writing and comic moments.
@JV-ip5ku 2 жыл бұрын
You should check out the manga Yona of the Dawn! Its an incredible series with depth, great characters and a very compelling story!
@justinbiag1929 2 жыл бұрын
Please read The Stormlight Archive! If you're interested, I mean.
@aryaamlc2173 2 жыл бұрын
One of the books I read this month is " the Once and future witches " it's probably one of my favourite books of all time , it's part historical part fantasy and a bit of romance all about witches women empowerment and sisterhood I would highly recommend
@Nick-kb2jc 2 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel. Thank you for introducing me to The Keeper of Night. It is so atmospheric and I'm loving it! This might be kind of random and I don't know if you like video games at all, but I would love to know what someone like you thinks of Disco Elysium. It is an extremely narrative driven game with brilliantly written characters and a ground breaking new dialogue system. It has been critically acclaimed by both gamers and book lovers.
@sashahawkins 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely read The Magic Toyshop and Nights at the Circus by Angela Carter! She's incredible
@dirtyraccoon3014 2 жыл бұрын
I love your channel
@tahminakhaleel2395 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Emma. Just found out about this book called Phantom Heart by Kelly Creagh. Apparently it's inspired by The Phantom Of The Opera apart from incorporating another novel's elements. Thought to let you know if you wanted to check it out. I'm yet to read it. 🙂
@abundzufreddy 2 жыл бұрын
If you like worldbuilding footnotes in fantasy books, you should check out the Zamonia Series by Walter Moers. It's the most amazing german fantasy series/world. The english translation seems to be great as well.
@viccapollo 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Emma! Have you ever read ‘The Master and Margarita’ by Mikhail Bulgakov? Totally recommend and I’m really curious about your thoughts on it
@camilla9196 2 жыл бұрын
I want to read this so bad but it keeps sitting on my shelves. I need some motivation to pick it up I think haha.
@emmiereads 2 жыл бұрын
not yet but it's on my shelf!!
@mouettee 2 жыл бұрын
i haven’t read much but this month i finished the picture of dorian, read shuni for school which is an essay on innus (very interesting) and i started royal by jean-philippe baril guérard which idk if it’s translated to english but so far it’s really good
@academiabocault 2 жыл бұрын
I loved your edition of Paradise Lost is there any link where I can find it? Hugs from Brazil.
@madeline3954 2 жыл бұрын
this does make me want to read a court of mist and fury again because i completely understand like the mess and length of the book but i also read it when i was like 13 and it was everything to me and i read it several times
@illchangemyusernamewhenith9130 2 жыл бұрын
Have you read Crecent City by Maas? It's a good adult fantasy
@AuReLiaCloVen 2 жыл бұрын
Yayyyyyyyyy!!! New video!!! ♥♥♥♥
@annavoronetska6207 2 жыл бұрын
would love to read some of your essays 😍
@faheemah6947 2 жыл бұрын
those are some hella chunky bois. i read the three-body problem, that was a slow start but omg i have never been more excited about an alien invasion before. my sister the serial killer was super fun quick read and would have been a 4+ star read if the ending twisted a different way. the vegetarian,,,, that was quite disturbing idek what to say about it. and i also read some short stories and other stuff
@enquantoissoleio 2 жыл бұрын
Emma which microphone do you use? Your voice sound so ASMR in this vídeo. Loved it.
@emmiereads 2 жыл бұрын
this video I used the Blue Yeti!
@bryanCCC 2 жыл бұрын
hi emmie! just wanted to know if you can only do one thing in the world would it definitely be reading? thx!
@sophiethepegasus 2 жыл бұрын
Emmie, are you still interested in reading the Haunting of Hill House? It's one of the most impactful books I have ever read, and I would love to hear your thoughts on it.
@bookswithes1018 2 жыл бұрын
You said that, for reading your first Shakespear, King Lear isn't a good choice. I want to start reading Shakespear, any recommendations of what I can start with? Lots of love, Esme
@mediumjohnsilver 2 жыл бұрын
In amongst the big books, have you been able to slip in some short story reading from your Borges book?
@hajuzt 2 жыл бұрын
The Maidens was just ridiculous! When she was scaling a wall and running around in the forrest, hiding behind trees to spy on this and that person….. did not know if I should laugh out loud or just sigh with with an eye(Roll)…. Reading The Way of All Flesh by Ambrose Parry atm and still figuring out what to think. Booklove from Hanne in Denmark
@deadahead7996 2 жыл бұрын
You are really pushing the idea that it's ridiculous when it's actually not bad. There have been many more popular books which are abysmal, while the maidens is a good read, its intriguing.
@hajuzt 2 жыл бұрын
@@deadahead7996 what I love about stories is that we Can agree to disagree about them 😊 (sorry for my second language english…) I l o v e d The silent patient and my jaw dropped at The endiing and my expectations for The Maidens were so sky High that I preordered as soon as it was possible. So maybe my expectations was a hindrance for my enjoyment of this one… br Hanne from Denmark
@deadahead7996 2 жыл бұрын
@@hajuzt I completely understand, i also loved the silent patient. However i didnt have any expectations for this book to match it. Im just pointing out that the writer is good at dialogue and just writing books in general despite the plot which elevates his books.
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