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[natalie_jwhwhwhsb]

i could literally listen to her talk abt books for days

[bruh-iyec]

Hon, I’m slightly later to the party than usual (shame on me), but from the title alone, I must say that if ever you’re feeling down or need to get some shenanigans off your chesticles, never hesitate to call upon any of your 133k subs - I think I speak for us all when I say you’re a precious bean that deserves to be happy and all the literature you could ever desire and we’re here to help if you need us :)

[sarahsperusals]

okay, i get completely what you mean about putting off books you know you'll love. i've been doing it with the picture of dorian gray for so long now, and i think the reason, at least for me, is because i know i'll only be able to read it for the first time once. which sounds obvious, but when you're so connected to a book and it's the first time you're taking everything in, it's such an indescribable experience. and i want to have the best experience possible, so i'll put it off until the weather is right, or until i'm in the right mood. but there's never an actual perfect time to read it, so it stays unread

[mrodriguez]

I really felt what you were saying during your pj’s chat at the end. I was feeling very stuck in my emotional state this past weekend and remembered that everything passes so instead of shutting everything out I called a friend and we headed to the beach within the hour and had a super relaxing time, it really reminded me that it’s all a matter of feeling everything in the moment, knowing that nothing lasts forever (or even for very long)

[rainazzz]

I feel that way, too, about wanting to savor the things that make you happy. You obviously want to enjoy them, but it can feel so fleeting or overwhelming to feel so much so intensely. It’s like saving the best piece of food for the last bite. You get to that bite and you enjoy it, but then it’s over and you don’t have anything else to enjoy and it’s bittersweet.

[GabriellaAlodia]

hi emma,

thanks for pushing through despite your condition. i feel it in my whole heart when you talk about "it's not all fun and reading in here" and how reading could actually be your source of pain, but i (we) really appreciate what you're doing for us! your vlogs has been one of my main source of comfort over the past year or so. i feel blessed with your frequent uploads recently and i truly don't care how long your videos are, you always manage to make it so cozy!

do take some breaks for your own health. we're still here for you and, yes, it felt like you've just hit 100K but now look at that amazing 133K! sending love and hugs. take care!

[juliamilhomens]

the feeling emma has of not picking up books/movies she knows she's going to love, i have with these vlogs. watch a little during the whole day, everything for me

[thepagesofsamantha]

ever since subscribing and binging Emma's videos, I've gotten SO invested in classics, classical studies, and literary fiction, and it's changed my life honestly haha at the very least changed how I read. I've always loved reading philosophies and "bigger questions" and stuff in books and discussing them, and this is my niche to do that. not to mention the amount of poetry and plays I've also picked up 😂 thank you so much Emma!

[May-bddv]

I sort of understand the feeling you were talking about? Sometimes I find books or tv series or anime that I'm sure are going to mean so much to me and make me happy and enjoy them, yet I keep putting them off, and I'm like I don't want to get involved yet...? It's a really funny feeling. But I guess I also don't want to consume all these wonderful things at once.

[annapurchase]

honestly my life goal is to be friends with emmie on goodreads

[rodolforoncal]

Watching your videos is the most warm and cozy thing that i want to do on a cold day.

[mattkean]

Its okay to allow ourselves to just feel bad sometimes. It's not a failing, or a set back. Like you said, you're moving forward. Time does help most things.

[hannahsamoy]

Please make a video on how you annotate books!!! I keep looking at tabs in some of your books and I'm wondering how you go about doing that.

[wan]

There’s a brazilian short story written by Clarice Lispector called Clandestine Happiness (in a collection of short stories with the same name) that is an exact description of the feeling you mentioned (when you postpone doing something you know you’ll love/you’re very excited about). I think you’d enjoy reading it :)

[written_by_hank]

I totally understand what you mean about saving something you love for later. It’s like a savoring type mentality. Like you just don’t want to end it yet, you want to enjoy and savor it.

[Viralsbookreviews]

You talking abt not feeling studio Ghibli movies is so relatable. Like i want to watch it but i m not ready to experience everything that has to offer....

[maryamalatawi]

Usually I can’t watch a vlog or videos like 30 minutes but you girl I can’t Not watching it they’re so good😩!!

[uncleiroh]

18:14 someone finally said it, I 100% understand. It almost takes away the opacity for other things you enjoy, but is also so fulfilling. 😊

[mey]

18:53 I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes I’m just not ready to feel the feels. I know that the movie or the book will literally push me to feel, but I’m so not down for that at THAT moment, so I will just keep procrastinating to watch/read that film/book forever and ever

[WishAtElevenEleven]

I appreciate the real talk about your illness/injury.
I suffer from major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder which can cause physical symptoms that I struggle to push through. And sometimes all I feel up to is listening to audiobooks, which have always been there for me during dark times.