Hi, Emma. Yes, indeed, both the English and the Spanish editions of Murakami's "First Person Singular" are from me. I'm so glad that you like them! You're doing such an amazing work. The world needs you! Very best wishes and big hug from Qingdao, Juan
@@vaibhav6826 Thanks a lot. I see it as an adventure, like visiting some exotic place, and then coming back to your home town and having to explain it and describe it through words to people in your native language ;)
I love that your subscribers represent many time-zones. For some of us, your videos go along with breakfast and for others, they're part of nighttime relaxation. I finished reading "The Monk" and am very curious to know what your thoughts are of it after you've finished it.
What a comforting and healing little corner this vid was to me today. I'm having one of those weeks when your brain gets a bit stuck on a negative spiral, despite objective facts pointing to the contrary. As long as I have your channel, my tea and my baby Yoda keeping me company nothing can go totally wrong though 💜
Dear Emma, I just enjoyed so much how you have been touched by those gifts. Though I did not see the actual thing, but I was completely moved by how warm these people are. Such a lovely video.❤️
Hey Emma, im so glad my card, stickers and postcards got to you! Im doing well and i did binge your vlogs during the recovery of my surgery, thanks so much for all the cozy entertainment. Lots of love- Katie 😊💓
Wonderful books and gifts unboxing from talented and kind people!The Monk was a blast! 😁I see you are becoming quite adept with that knife,I'm starting to get a little scared 🔪🎃😂❤️
Hi Emma. I'd like to recommend The Shipping News by E. Annie Proulx. I think you'd like it! It's Newfoundland Gothic if there ever was one. Lots of heavy weather, big old house, redemptive romance, in a tiny Newfoundland fishing village. It won the National Book Award (USA) and the Pulitzer. It's on Kindle and Audible. Hope you enjoy. Thank you for helping keeping the love of books alive.
You have so many wonderful people who share your good vibes right back with you in book mail! It makes me happy to watch you unbox these gifts. So much love from people all over.
Okay, I'll have to go back and finish The Haunting of Hill House if the ending is cool. I commented on your update on Goodreads saying I abandoned it in October because nothing was happening. Also, I agree that daiya pizza and cheese has gotten better! Our favorite cheese brand is Follow Your Heart but it can be hard to find even here in Utah, in the states. Have you seen that brand?
Hi Emma :) Your reaction to my book-themed postcards made me so happy!! Thank you so, so much for showing these in your video, you absolutely made my day :) Best wishes from Switzerland, Lea
same reaction when I saw How Do You Live inside the sleeve!! I super loved the book, it's so heartwarming, and cozy and the entire time I was reading it I was thinking "THIS FEELS LIKE SUCH A GHIBLI MOVIEI!!!" I totally understand why Miyazaki wanted to make his last film about it. I wanted to make a video essay about it like you did with Rilke!
Every videos are so soothing to me. 🥺 Watching your videos after a hard day attending university is what I love most since it makes me feel like I hang out with you. A rough week but I can stand on my feet thanks to you and your videos.
First Person Singular really is just more of the same from Murakami… which is completely fine! Others may find it repetitive, but we don’t want him to lose his zest for cats, jazz and women’s ears, do we? 😁 The old loveable weirdo.
I’m sooo happy you received the book I sent you (How Do You Live)!! I knew you’d love it! Seeing your reaction to it made me feel so warm and fuzzy inside. This video was such a wonderful start to my day ❤️ Would love to hear your thoughts on it once you’ve had a chance to read it (I recommend reading it in winter when it’s snowing outside). Thank you so so much for your videos, Emma, and I can’t wait to see all the new creations you put out into the world!
thank you so much lovely:') I cannot wait to read it, absolutely made my day and agh I've been compiling a list of winter books so that sounds perfect - thank you!!
my smile is so wide while watching you open all those packages. you look so happy! wish some day i could also send you something i wrote or translated.
Emma!! This video was so comforting. It was so fun seeing you all giddy over the book mail! Maybe try the Tattooed Chef pizzas- I’m vegan and they’re the best I’ve had I totally prefer them over Daiya. I loooove the vibe of solving a murder with your friends on a fall day, going to have to do that this year- what is the name of the game you played? So thankful for your cozy channel.
I just read Resurrection by Tolstoy and I loved it!!! Two of my favorite books of all time are definitely this one and Anna Karenina. It took me 5 days to read Resurrection, and when I finished it I felt like it stabbed me in the heart. Its so deep and amazing, and full of hope. English is not my main language, so I cant really express the emotions and feelings, but I really hope that you will love the book and I am looking forward to the video about it. Love ya so much, and just keep going!! 💖💖💖
i just had the most busy day and i didn't had time for myself but now that i do the first thing that i did was to put on this video because you relax me
Hiii Emma, I've recently been reading the book Pachinko by Min Jin Lee and am really loving it so far, seems like the kind of book you'd really enjoy! cheers
I would recommend reading "Crescent City: The House of Earth and Blood" by Sarah J Maas. It's her first adult fantasy series - the second book comes out in February. But her writing in this book is somewhat different and more mature imo and I really enjoyed the world building! Definitely better than the "Throne of Glass" series I think!! :)
Hey Emma, I have never commented before, but, because you asked, I just have to put in that I loved the Throne of Glass series. It is Maas's first work so the first book does show off a new writer still finding her voice but once you get to the third novel, you won't be able to put them down. Thank you for your lovely videos!
I love your book hauls. Seeing your genuine reaction makes me want to read all the books!! Question from something in a previous video: when you put used books in the freezer, how long do you leave them in? and what exactly does that do?
Hey! I think it's because of bugs and other pests that could have travelled home with you in the used book. Placing them in the freezer for a day or two can kill whatever could be in there so they don't infest your house 😅
I really do love ❤ your vlogs. The Little Lending Library one was fun. Please do another soon? The way you talk about books (and the way you absolutely LOVE ❤ Phantom of the Opera) just makes me feel like we could be friends irl.
No! The moon cakes are sent from Hong Kong, not China. Please don’t confuse. One can tell from the pamphlet that it is written in transitional Chinese , not simplified Chinese.
Can't wait for the book haul!!, and I see A Wolf for a Spell at the end!- I've had my copy since around this time last year and never picked it up.. but I think this November or December is the time💙❄
I'm also going through a Studio Ghibli obsession right now.. currently reading Kiki's Delivery Service. I want to read How Do You Live. That copy is gorgeous. Also I bought The Bloody Chamber because of you lol. I can't wait to read it.
Hi , Emma. New booktuber here ❤ I absolutely love love your videos and I watch them everyday. I really mean every single day hahah they feel like coming home 🥺❤ How many books do you read simultaneously? Lots of love from Romania xx
This is so great. I’m reliving my college years through you. Haha Spoiler: You’re doing it better. :) I received The Iliac Crest this week and I think it will be my next read. I also got a fun book from Ruth Reichl. She always makes me want to cook! Have a great week!
Oh I've been reading After Dark and apparently you also got the latest Murakami book! Can't wait to hear your thoughts about First Person Singular. It is still in my shelve unread 😅 I also found After Dark really enjoyable and no wonder you gave it 5 stars.
Hi Emma. I really love you and love watching your videos and listening to you even if i don't understand everything you say cuz my English is not so good! But i really love you and i love your vibes < 3
All I can say is that I love your vlog videos wishing you good luck with your two papers please stay safe and enjoy your reading 📖 love your Australia friend John xxx I hope that you enjoy your amazing new books 📚
