105 very specific book recommendations

here they are! from taylor swift book recs to books to read by the sea or in a cozy cabin with a crackling fire, this library has what you're looking for (hopefully) xx

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[nazzlyy]

!! timestamps !!
1:10 a book that feels like warm covers when it is cold outside
1:32 found family comfort
2:06 a classic Emma couldn't put down
2:35 something morbid and bizarre but also not too scary, enjoyable
3:00 something to binge read to escape the final year of uni burnout and existential dread
3:35 a book that captures the feelings of a rainy day
4:02 a book that is dreamy and glory illusions to fulfil one's, gothic soul
4:43 a book where fish fall from the sky
5:14 book to suit a heartbreak
5:56 a retelling of an ancient story, but not greek or roman
6:30 perfect book for Christmas and to be cosy when it's snowing outside
7:06 lesbian romance that awakens butterflies in your stomach
7:34 book where the protagonist's actions eventually get worse and worse
8:23 a book by a famous author that is often outshone by their better-known books
9:03 a book that reminds Emma of the colour burgundy or maroon
9:43 a book that makes Emma feel like in a cabin in a huge fuzzy blanket with a fireplace crackling
10:29 a book with a character who actually has a healthy lifestyle
11:21 a book for the Mandalorian aka you're a hermit and just need to feel something for once
12:07 a book that feels like bossa nova music is playing in the background
12:20 a novel like "the broken wings"
12:47 a book that has a dark, a mystery kinda feel with an apothecary setting
13:22 a book with a super strong weather motif that makes you want to write an essay
13:55 a book or series for people who reread harry potter every year
14:45 something that will make even grumpy Dostoevsky smile
15:32 an African literature recommendation
16:03 a book for your very last day on earth
16:45 a book with a realistic love story
18:14 a book to start with if you want to get into Egyptian history
19:27 a book that will make me stare at a wall for a while after I finish it
19:41 a book that reminds me that we aren't bound to a physical and earthly existence
20:07 a book that is a dark fantasy with strong female characters
20:28 a book that is like a game of thrones but less lengthy
20:45 a book that reminds you of Taylor swift songs
21:29 a dark academia all-girls boarding school book
21:39 something like murakami
21:06 sad girl autumn book that makes me feel like "all to well" 10 min version
24:22 a fantasy romance like acotar that Emma think is actually good
24:41 a philosophical book about love
24:53 a book with characters who become your best friends
25:03 a book set by the sea that is not strictly a summer read
25:27 a book about king Arthur
25:43 a mystery where the investigator who is not a detective or a police
25:58 a book like red dead redemption 2
26:29 revenge drives the plot
26:43 a cozy magic book that doesn't get too dark or creepy
27:03 a book that is a dark royalty core that isn't cringe, a good plot and romance]
27:25 a book about Japanese mythology set around the feudal era
27:44 a book to read at the beach
28:01 a book that makes me want to move into a cottage
28:15 a book that feels like a studio ghibli film
28:23 a series that gets better as it goes on
28:27 not a very well known book that Emma thinks deserves a lot more credit
28:53 a book that Emma thought was going to be bad but ended up being amazing
28:17 a Japanese literature recommendation
29:31 a german classic
29:50 a book that will make you feel alone in a lighthouse
30:12 a classic that has the enemies to lover trope
30:26 the cutest book that Emma has on her shelves
30:44 dragons Dragons DRAGONS!
30:50 a book that will make me feel very single
31:11 a cozy book set in a hotel that is not a castle in the clouds
31:31 a russian classic
31:39 a cute love story with a character that plays the cello
31:48 a book that makes me want to live in Russia
32:01 a cozy winter book with a romance side plot
32:26 a book where the house is also a character
32:33 a book for when you want to delete all your social media and disconnect forever
32:39 a book for people who liked twilight
33:00 i am moving to Canada / a Canadian book
33:39 a book that follows several characters like a chess piece competing in one game
33:53 a book for struggling being 20 somethings trying to figure out their lives
34:14 a gripping book that revolves around food and cooking
34:42 a book with a cat
34:48 when i was little i used to talk to trees what should i read
34:54 a book that makes me feel like I'm the most dangerous person in the world
35:04 a fantasy with a really cute romance subplot
35:11 a book that features art prominently
35:29 a romance that highlights the deaf community
35:41 a book where the setting is very mouldy, something like Mexican gothic
36:02 something melancholic and character-driven where nothing really happens
36:24 a book is so terrible that it is funny and entertaining
36:38 a wholesome Asian historical fantasy
37:07 gothic but also romantic and kinda toxic to read while raining
37:22 little red riding hood retelling
37:34 following an immortal being exploring change, mortality and humanity but also has no plot
38:00 pirates.
38:04 something with a vivid ball scene
38:14 a book where the character has a facial scar and is insecure but wants to accept it and move on
38:32 scariest book Emma has read
38:39 a book that includes recipes or food content tat is not a cookbook
39:03 a book about dreams or people who travels by dream
39:10 woman in stem representation
39:24 a book that has the same vibe as a great gatsby summer party
39:39 a book to read after a near-death experience
39:54 a fantasy from the villain's point of view
40:12 books about witches and feminism
40:32 academic rivals to lovers
40:45 a book about a.i preferably where they don't turn evil
41:05 a book with the eccentricity of the Weasley family's home
41:32 phantom of the opera vibes
41:55 a book with a character who works in IT
42:09 a Mexican author that inspires me to travel to their country
42:33 a book for when you fall in love with your biology teacher



this took awhile ( not really) I'm making this for self reference. pretty sure this is all 105 books ! if it isn't well you can just reply and tell me what i missed :DD
congrats emma on 200k subs !!

[megan-tebu]

it blows my mind how shes so young yet each recommendation shes never mentioned before, plus theyre always so original

[bronteide]

timestamps!

1:10 a book that feels like warm covers when it is cold outside
1:32 found family comfort
2:06 a classic Emma couldn't put down
2:35 something morbid and bizzare but also not too scary, enjoyable
3:00 something to binge read to escape final year of uni burn out and existential dread
3:35 a book that captures the feelings of a rainy day
4:02 dreamy and glory illusions to fullfill one's gothic soul
4:43 a book where fish fall from the sky
5:14 book to suit a heartbreak
5:56 a retelling of an ancient story, but not greek or roman
6:30 perfect book for christmas and to be cosy when it's snowing outside
7:06 lesbian romance that awakens butterflies in your stomach
7:34 book where the protagonist's actions eventually get worse and worse
8:23 a book by a famous author that is often outshone by their better known books
9:03 a book that reminds Emma of the colour burgundy or maroon
9:43 a book that makes Emma feel like in a cabin in a huge fuzzy blanket with a fireplace crackling


PS I'll finish them later, but feel free to contribute if you want to. I'm mostly making them for myself but it'd be cool if somebody found them useful too

[KaitlinRochelleCreative]

It's very very impressive to me that you remember all these books– I read like crazy but cannot recall them when literally anyone asks

[suomi]

Wanted to give recommendations to some of these questions!:

1:32 We Are Okay - Nina LaCour
4:02 Caraval - Stephanie Garber
5:14 History Is All You Left Me - Adam Silvera
6:30 Let It Snow - John Green, Maureen Johnson and Lauren Myracle
13:55 Magisterium by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare
16:45 Habibi - Craig Thomson (maybe?!)
26:43 Howl's Moving Castle - Diana Wynne Jones
36:02 Here The Whole Time - Vitor Martins
39:03 Dream a Little Dream - Kerstin Gier

[sweetlids]

A Taylor Swift themed book recommendation video would be amazing

[roosschepers]

For the food category try out Crying In H Mart; it is a memoir focusing mostly on the author's relationship with her mother, and much of that is translated through their love for Korean food and cuisine

[chi]

On the topic of food, or books including recipes, I have to recommend Laura Esquivel's 'Like water for chocolate', cause I know you're a big fan of magical realism! This book is a gem, a perfect mix of heartache and comfort 💜 lovely as always to watch you Emma!

[sinahase]

For a Book for people who like Twilight I would definitely recommend Interview with the Vampire. It’s not a romance but It focuses a lot more on what it means to be a vampire. I’m reading it right now and it makes me feel just as excited about the whole vampire thing as Twilight did when I was younger. The movie is also great.

[elizaanderson]

Emmie, I want you to know that we all absolutely adore you and appreciate all of the effort you put into making these videos for us! You always have such optimism and you never fail to inspire others! Thank you for the amazing content girl!

[aszk-qc]

For anyone into fantasy, definitely check out anything by Brandon Sanderson, mainly Mistborn and The Stormlight Archieve

[ineedtoreadmorebooks]

Oh my goodness!! I've been wanting another one of these videos since the other one you did. I'm shaking I'm so happy!!!!

[ishanighoshal]

Love how you post so much content throughout the week even though you probably have a lot of studies to do

[am]

Everyday I come home after nine hours of school, I get fresh, grab a cup of tea, a blanket and pillows, and spend about an hour with Emma. This is "me time" 😂 and I absolutely love it. And when this video started, I was literally thinking that if I get to participate in Emma's next video of recommendations, I'll definitely ask for books for those who read Harry Potter every year 😂 14:02 and will ya look at that 😂😂😂
Emma, if you're seeing this, I know this wasn't a part of the video, but do you have any recommendations of books that reminded you of Taylor Swift's album Folklore? Or similar vibes to it? It's one of my favorite albums of all time, and it's really hard to find books or stuff that give off similar vibes. Love you 💕

[Carolina-kbjo]

Before I even start watching the video I wanna say how much I love your t shirt!! That is one of my favorite works of art/prints ever. Also, big congratulations on 200k!! I have only been watching you for a little over a year maybe and I am so so so happy I found your channel, it has truly been one of the highlights of 2021 for me, along with reading more books than I ever thought I could. I wanna thank you for the wonderful content you always put out, I have learned so much from you and you have not only inspired me but you’ve also helped me in some stressful moments with your passion for literature and books and your soothing voice. Keep up the amazing work Emma, I know you have a bright future ahead of you🌟 much love and admiration from Italy xx

[hannahb]

This is me trying to convince you to give us more Taylor Swift based recommendations, it'd be my wildest book dreams come true. I can't wait for enchanted books that will make me feel, happy, free, confused, and maybe even lonely, in the best way. I know all too well that a few sad prose will probably make my tears ricochet, and reading a book that's extremely sad beautiful and tragic is a very treacherous slope, but it probably won't be the last time I begin again the cycle of heartbreak. To make a long story short, it's nothing new. I'm so looking forward to books that make me feel like I'm reading in a cabin by the lakes, wrapped in my cardigan, the floors of a cabin creaking under my step as I watch the wisteria and ivy glisten outside. I will only have closure when this video is released. I'm sure all the recommendations will fill a blank space in my bookworm heart, and stick with me forever and always.

HAPPY RED SEASON!! 🧣I'm not willing to admit how much time I spent on that cheesy mess. Dedication. Please pin this 😩

[safe-keeper]

My take:

1:10 a book that feels like warm covers when it is cold outside: House in the Cerulean Sea

1:32 found family comfort: still House in the Cerulean Sea, otherwise the Harry Potter series if you haven't read them

7:06 lesbian romance that awakens butterflies in your stomach: best I can do is the Life is Strange Before the Storm, that's a video game, tho

16:03 a book for your very last day on earth: oh dear. Are you okay?

19:41 a book that reminds me that we aren't bound to a physical and earthly existence: Under the Whispering Door

24:53 a book with characters who become your best friends: Idas Dans (Norwegian-language)

25:43 a mystery where the investigator who is not a detective or a police: the Girl on the Train. Highly recommended. Wonderful flawed protagonist.

32:26 a book where the house is also a character: An English Ghost Story

32:33 a book for when you want to delete all your social media and disconnect forever
: The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon (yes, I know it's Stephen King, check it out anyway)

33:00 i am moving to Canada / a Canadian book: Alaska, not Canada, but The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah comes to mind. Be warned it's a pretty tough read, though.

34:42 a book with a cat: A Street Cat Named Bob

36:02 something melancholic and character-driven where nothing really happens: This One Summer. Give it a read. It's a comic, though.

40:45 a book about a.i preferably where they don't turn evil: Klara and the Sun

41:05 a book with the eccentricity of the Weasley family's home: closest I can think of is Pippi Longstockings. Maybe Under the Whispering Door works, too.

[lesego]

I've never commented on any of your videos but I just need to say this. I've been looking forward to this! Thank you so much for everything, Emma. Your channel has gotten me through some of my worst days this year. Thank you for your videos that are just one click away when anxiety strikes. You are truly special to me. Congratulations on 200k. I love you. ❤

[lisaplummer]

For the person who wanted a story revolving around food, try out Ruth Reichl! She was editor of Gourmet magazine and now writes novels. She includes recipes and makes me want to cook.

[staratria]

hi emmie! i know there's a possibility you won't be able to see this but i just want to thank you for these "specific" recommendations. it really helps me find what books i'd like to read when im in a certain mood and discovering your recommendations have made my reading experience a bajillion times better. keep it up!