Oh my daughter loves the skull! She is 4.5, and has actually stolen the skull I got from art school and slept with it on the pillow next to her, just like the little girl in the story! Not creepy looking at all, haha!
Anyone that likes the vibes she was explaining when talking about the Hyunam-Dong Bookshoop book should check out the Japanese show Midnight Diner! It’s about a diner that’s only open after midnight and each episode focuses on a a customer that visits the diner. So good, so cozy and simple. A really great watch!
This has been an amazing 2023 adventure. I really enjoyed your book writing as well as your book selection. I cannot wait to see what you read next year !
Another great video! Adding all the books I didn't know of to my tbr so I can keep track of them haha - I read Goblin Market because you mentioned how much you enjoyed it in one of your previous vlogs and I absolutely loved it!! Your recommendations never disappoint Christy, take care!🧡🧡
OMG I literally did the same thing when I saw Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop at my local bookstore. It just looked so cozy and inviting that I put it in my basket and bought it without even looking it up. And I loved it so much!
WOW - that cover of Weyward is really cool! The US cover is really good too but I love the design and colors of that one; it sounds like the cover of your edition reflects the content well.
Loved the vid! Can’t believe this is my first time seeing your channel, I’m always on the lookout for more fellow Aussie booktubers ✨ Added so many books to my tbr and I can’t wait to check them out!
The audiobook of Stardust was the first book by Neil Gaiman I'd ever read, and I absolutely fell in love with his voice and just the language he used. So beautiful, and honestly, I'd be content listening to him read me the phone book, lol. I added some of these books to my TBR list. Can't wait to check them out!
The way I rushed to place a spot on my local library's site for welcome to the hyunam-dong bookshop has to be studied... it sounds so good! I can't wait to read it sooon :') thanks for the rec, Christy!
I disliked most of what I had to read in college for my English degree, but you just reminded me of how much I actually ADORED Christina Rossetti. Reading her poetry was such a breath of fresh air between the stuffy literature. Thanks for all of these lovely recs. I have a feeling I'm going to love any other books you'd recommend too!
I just picked up Goblin Market today from a free little library around town! :D Thanks for all the other recs -- I read so much non-fiction, but I want to gobble up a pile of fic for Christmas. :)
I picked up a gorgeous illustrated edition of the Goblin Market last year and I thought about it for days and days after! I’ve revisited it many times since reading. Not only for the stunning words, but the gorgeous flowers lustrations in my copy (it’s set out like a children’s book).
I nees to get a new book collection going. I miss reading so much!! I lost pretty much all my novels last year in a tragic event so im looking forward to watching this and hopefully getting some new books for 2024 ☺️🍄☀️🌼
Have you ever read A Winter’s Promise by Christelle Dabos? I dove into her books this past summer. It may very well be the best fantasy series I’ve ever read. And the vocabulary is stunning-it was translated from French and although I had to look up a lot of words, I so enjoyed the characters and the language. And it’s one of the BEST slow burn, enemies to lovers tropes ever told.
I finished reading this series this year! I read the last two books this year and was so glad I read them. Such a unique world and story that I adored. Also the satisfaction of the slow burn romance is something that I don’t know if I will ever feel again it was long but so worth it.
Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop also caught my attention lol. I have also finished Sweet Bean Paste for like 3 sittings and it was a delight! It changed how I viewed the purpose of life. The imagery and narrative are also on point. Question, have you tried reading Russian classics? Looking forward btw to more of your videos about your writing project 🤩
I loved Goblin Market when I read it in college. It was absolutely my favorite classical piece of literature we went over, with second place going to Frankenstein. I know there's a bunch of symbolism and meaning about temptation and blah blah blah, but for me, a YA fantasy author, I was like GOBLINS. FRUIT. CONFLICT. YESSSSSS. xD
Once again, another great video. I'll have to add those books to my TBR. Legends and Lattes was a very comforting read. If I may recommend a book, I highly suggest Silence by Shusaku Endo. It's one of my favorites and I always gain some new perspective with each read. Hope everyone has a blessed day!
I recently read Endos „Silence“ and it has stayed with me ever since. I pondered the question what we are allowed to sacrifice for our convicitions a lot. Definitly recommended read.
We read Goblin Market in my Victorian Lit “Sex and Work” class. We analyzed the poem through that lens, taking into account Rossetti’s religion and refusal to marry. From that perspective, the poem could be read as a chastity poem, about not selling your body at the market. One girl sells her hair, then becomes consumed by the “fruit” that she tastes. The other remains chaste and saves her fallen “sister”. Basically, it’s a very Victorian poem promoting lesbianism as a way to fulfill sexual desires but still remain unsullied. Reformers (like Rossetti) would read this poem to homeless girls and sex workers. This is one of those poems that I read on my own and thought, “that was cool,” and then read in class and said, “wow, I really did not see that coming.” Also, reading it alongside Karl Marx’s capitalism ideologies really brings out the capitalist themes of the poem.
I wrote a paper on this poem for my Romantic Lit class and I was shocked how much I loved it yet how weirdly sad it made me. It felt a little like Spirited Away, it felt dark yet whimsical.
I went to the little bookstore Gertrude and Alice’s it’s the most characterful little bookshop in the world and by the sea here in Sydney. This little goblin market book was the first thing I found there and I fell in love with the antiquated look of it too. But oh gosh I didn’t buy it, and now I regret that so much. Ive always loved the Pre raphaelite circle too of which her brother and her etc etc belonged too as well.
I really want to read hyunam dong bookshop. This is the first time I hear about this book. I really enjoyed before the coffee gets cold. I also loved Weyward and Mexican gothic. 🕯️☕️📚
Christy, your video is a breath of fresh air! Your selection is so thoughtful and it's clear how much passion you have for books, illustration, and all things creative. Watching your video inspired me to share my own favorite reads of the year on my channel. Like you, I cover a mix of books and creative pursuits, but with a special emphasis on how literature intertwines with daily life and personal growth. If you or anyone here loves exploring the intersection of reading, creativity, and everyday moments, I'd be thrilled if you visited my channel. Your content, especially your insights into writing and illustration, has been incredibly motivating for me. Keep up the amazing work; your channel is a true inspiration for creatives and book lovers alike! ♡
If you haven't seen the Stardust movie, i definitely recommend you do. The books is fantastic and the movie definitely does the book justice. It's just great to see everything i imagined as i treat it
Could you do a video about your favorite books written by authors outside of the US/UK? I am trying to read a book by an author from every country and would love some recommendations.
Hi Christy! Welcome to the Hyundam-Dong Bookshop is a I loved this year as well and actually became a favourite! Also, I don't know how helpful this is but from the basic Korean I know -I welcome any native speakers in the comments to correct me if I am incorrect - I believe the author's surname is pronounced along the lines of Boor-um 🙂
Hi Christy! I'm also a very big fan of Mary Shelley and I wanted to ask you if you had read The last man, I'm currently reading it and the writing is just gorgeous ❤❤ really recommend it!
Have you read Romantic Outlaws? If not, I would highly recommend it as a fellow fan of Frankenstein. It’s a non-fiction book about the lives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley but also covers Percy Shelley and Lord Byron among others. It’s very fascinating.
Great book picks! This is what I’ve been reading 1.demon slayer mangas (I’m enjoying the show and cannot wait for the next season) 2.a dragon’s promise by Elizabeth lim 3.fallen by Lauren Kate 4.pet semetery by Stephen king 5.goodnight mister Tom by Michelle mogorian 6.babel by R.F. Kuang 7.vampire diaries book 1 by L.J smith 8.lord of the rings by J.R.R. Tolkien 9.wolf children manga by mamoru hosoda 10.you’ve reached Sam by Dustin thao But great video! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@margaretforsey7763 I watched the watched the movie all the time as a child and read the books a few times in my teens but I didn’t get the book till this year
I love that you read authors from all around the world, and not only english-speakers authors, which gives you a glimpse of so much more cultures and you are so open minded to other kind of storytelling, you are by far my favorite booktuber. I'm mexican and haven read Mexican Gothic but I've seen it everywhere and I wonder why I never picked it up but now is in my to-read list. I enjoy so much all you videos Christy! They are so heart warming and every recomendation of yours I am sure I will enjoy.
Honestly I really need cozy books cause I want to write them but I'm only ever used to seeing cozy television shows and I don't know how to translate it to the book without being boring or maybe it's OK to be boring? I don't know. It's a struggle. I'll definitely look into some of these
You should read They Call Her Sofia by Doris Ladino. It’s a romance book that’s sweet and spicy. It’s about the importance of self love. It’s a quick fun read! The audiobook is very colorful 😊
Could you put a list of the books mentioned in the description? It's a rather fast video so it's hard to keep track of titles and writers. Thank you for your hard work!
Hi Christy, I’ve always enjoyed your videos. I would like to hear you talk more about books by Australian authors. What are some Australian novels you enjoyed?
For contemporary Australian fiction, I loved The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland (her second novel The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding is also great!). For fantasy, She Who Became the Sun is amazing--the only Australian novel ever to be nominated for a Hugo award :)
I absolutely hated the ended of Piranesi because to me it just dropped flat. She wrote the book to explore the place, and I feel like the story was an afterthought. The weird capitalisation was for naught. Idk, it was like 2.5/5 to me. I had high hopes. yMMv
I love Goblin Market that I read in my university course 19th Century British Women's Literature. Christina Rosetti wrote the words of the beautiful carol In the Bleak Midwinter 💙🤍❄️
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Oh my daughter loves the skull! She is 4.5, and has actually stolen the skull I got from art school and slept with it on the pillow next to her, just like the little girl in the story!
Not creepy looking at all, haha!
Anyone that likes the vibes she was explaining when talking about the Hyunam-Dong Bookshoop book should check out the Japanese show Midnight Diner! It’s about a diner that’s only open after midnight and each episode focuses on a a customer that visits the diner. So good, so cozy and simple. A really great watch!
thank you for the video christy!
Thank you for those cozy recommendations ❤❤
This has been an amazing 2023 adventure. I really enjoyed your book writing as well as your book selection. I cannot wait to see what you read next year !
You make reading very chilling with your voice and smile, such a cozy feeling ☺
Nice books Christy...Your videos are always the best 😍
I loved The Book that Wouldn't Burn! I read it when it first released in May and it's still stuck with me. Glad you enjoyed it!
I’ve added The Skull to my list, it looks really interesting and the art is so cute! Thanks for the rec 🧡
Another great video! Adding all the books I didn't know of to my tbr so I can keep track of them haha - I read Goblin Market because you mentioned how much you enjoyed it in one of your previous vlogs and I absolutely loved it!! Your recommendations never disappoint Christy, take care!🧡🧡
OMG I literally did the same thing when I saw Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop at my local bookstore. It just looked so cozy and inviting that I put it in my basket and bought it without even looking it up. And I loved it so much!
I’m so happy to see Jen Cambell on your list. That one made me cry as well.
WOW - that cover of Weyward is really cool! The US cover is really good too but I love the design and colors of that one; it sounds like the cover of your edition reflects the content well.
Loved the vid! Can’t believe this is my first time seeing your channel, I’m always on the lookout for more fellow Aussie booktubers ✨ Added so many books to my tbr and I can’t wait to check them out!
Every year I love adding your bookmsrec do my book list.…happy reading❤
This was such a lovely, cosy and sweet video! I’ve been following you for years now and I love all of your videos. Hope you have a great 2024!
The audiobook of Stardust was the first book by Neil Gaiman I'd ever read, and I absolutely fell in love with his voice and just the language he used. So beautiful, and honestly, I'd be content listening to him read me the phone book, lol. I added some of these books to my TBR list. Can't wait to check them out!
The way I rushed to place a spot on my local library's site for welcome to the hyunam-dong bookshop has to be studied... it sounds so good! I can't wait to read it sooon :') thanks for the rec, Christy!
Happy new year😊 Love you Christy❤
YYEEEEYYY new Christy videoooo 😍😍
😊💛💛💛
Ahhh! I also loved Piranesi, the book eaters, and ofc legends and lattes🥹
Putting goblin market on my TBR immediately 👀
So pleased to see The Book That Wouldn't Burn, that will be on my top books of 2023. I want to read The Goblin Market
I disliked most of what I had to read in college for my English degree, but you just reminded me of how much I actually ADORED Christina Rossetti. Reading her poetry was such a breath of fresh air between the stuffy literature. Thanks for all of these lovely recs. I have a feeling I'm going to love any other books you'd recommend too!
I just picked up Goblin Market today from a free little library around town! :D Thanks for all the other recs -- I read so much non-fiction, but I want to gobble up a pile of fic for Christmas. :)
I picked up a gorgeous illustrated edition of the Goblin Market last year and I thought about it for days and days after! I’ve revisited it many times since reading. Not only for the stunning words, but the gorgeous flowers lustrations in my copy (it’s set out like a children’s book).
love it ~♡
The goblin market sounds amazing. Hope to read it soon. 🥰
I nees to get a new book collection going. I miss reading so much!! I lost pretty much all my novels last year in a tragic event so im looking forward to watching this and hopefully getting some new books for 2024 ☺️🍄☀️🌼
This is my first Video I saw from you. I love your list and the books you mentioned. Also: this lipstick is everything. It looks stunning on you ❤
Have you ever read A Winter’s Promise by Christelle Dabos? I dove into her books this past summer. It may very well be the best fantasy series I’ve ever read. And the vocabulary is stunning-it was translated from French and although I had to look up a lot of words, I so enjoyed the characters and the language. And it’s one of the BEST slow burn, enemies to lovers tropes ever told.
Ooh thank you so much for the rec! 💛
A Winter's Promise is trully amazing, it's my favorite books ! Would love to have your opinion on it
I finished reading this series this year! I read the last two books this year and was so glad I read them. Such a unique world and story that I adored.
Also the satisfaction of the slow burn romance is something that I don’t know if I will ever feel again it was long but so worth it.
These books deserve so much more appreciation! I love them so much!!!
I loved Mexican Gothic too! Thanks for share 📚🔖
I’d never heard of The Goblin Market before, it’s now on my “need” list along with Welcome to the Hyundai-Dong Bookshop 👍🏻. Thank you ☺️
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Christy Anne Jones Thank you!
Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop also caught my attention lol. I have also finished Sweet Bean Paste for like 3 sittings and it was a delight! It changed how I viewed the purpose of life. The imagery and narrative are also on point. Question, have you tried reading Russian classics? Looking forward btw to more of your videos about your writing project 🤩
I loved Goblin Market when I read it in college. It was absolutely my favorite classical piece of literature we went over, with second place going to Frankenstein. I know there's a bunch of symbolism and meaning about temptation and blah blah blah, but for me, a YA fantasy author, I was like GOBLINS. FRUIT. CONFLICT. YESSSSSS. xD
I LOVED Mexican Gothic and Piranesi!
Once again, another great video. I'll have to add those books to my TBR. Legends and Lattes was a very comforting read. If I may recommend a book, I highly suggest Silence by Shusaku Endo. It's one of my favorites and I always gain some new perspective with each read. Hope everyone has a blessed day!
I recently read Endos „Silence“ and it has stayed with me ever since. I pondered the question what we are allowed to sacrifice for our convicitions a lot. Definitly recommended read.
We read Goblin Market in my Victorian Lit “Sex and Work” class. We analyzed the poem through that lens, taking into account Rossetti’s religion and refusal to marry. From that perspective, the poem could be read as a chastity poem, about not selling your body at the market. One girl sells her hair, then becomes consumed by the “fruit” that she tastes. The other remains chaste and saves her fallen “sister”. Basically, it’s a very Victorian poem promoting lesbianism as a way to fulfill sexual desires but still remain unsullied. Reformers (like Rossetti) would read this poem to homeless girls and sex workers. This is one of those poems that I read on my own and thought, “that was cool,” and then read in class and said, “wow, I really did not see that coming.” Also, reading it alongside Karl Marx’s capitalism ideologies really brings out the capitalist themes of the poem.
I wrote a paper on this poem for my Romantic Lit class and I was shocked how much I loved it yet how weirdly sad it made me. It felt a little like Spirited Away, it felt dark yet whimsical.
I went to the little bookstore Gertrude and Alice’s it’s the most characterful little bookshop in the world and by the sea here in Sydney. This little goblin market book was the first thing I found there and I fell in love with the antiquated look of it too. But oh gosh I didn’t buy it, and now I regret that so much. Ive always loved the Pre raphaelite circle too of which her brother and her etc etc belonged too as well.
I really want to read hyunam dong bookshop. This is the first time I hear about this book. I really enjoyed before the coffee gets cold. I also loved Weyward and Mexican gothic. 🕯️☕️📚
Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop is on my TBR for 2024. I love cozy, slice of life books.
Christy, your video is a breath of fresh air! Your selection is so thoughtful and it's clear how much passion you have for books, illustration, and all things creative. Watching your video inspired me to share my own favorite reads of the year on my channel. Like you, I cover a mix of books and creative pursuits, but with a special emphasis on how literature intertwines with daily life and personal growth. If you or anyone here loves exploring the intersection of reading, creativity, and everyday moments, I'd be thrilled if you visited my channel. Your content, especially your insights into writing and illustration, has been incredibly motivating for me. Keep up the amazing work; your channel is a true inspiration for creatives and book lovers alike! ♡
If you haven't seen the Stardust movie, i definitely recommend you do. The books is fantastic and the movie definitely does the book justice. It's just great to see everything i imagined as i treat it
Could you do a video about your favorite books written by authors outside of the US/UK? I am trying to read a book by an author from every country and would love some recommendations.
11:37 Christy, if you loved this, please check out the audiobook. Short but oh so good with all the creepy vibes and sound effects ✨
Hi Christy! Welcome to the Hyundam-Dong Bookshop is a I loved this year as well and actually became a favourite! Also, I don't know how helpful this is but from the basic Korean I know -I welcome any native speakers in the comments to correct me if I am incorrect - I believe the author's surname is pronounced along the lines of Boor-um 🙂
Hi Christy! I'm also a very big fan of Mary Shelley and I wanted to ask you if you had read The last man, I'm currently reading it and the writing is just gorgeous ❤❤ really recommend it!
Have you read Romantic Outlaws? If not, I would highly recommend it as a fellow fan of Frankenstein. It’s a non-fiction book about the lives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley but also covers Percy Shelley and Lord Byron among others. It’s very fascinating.
Great book picks! This is what I’ve been reading
1.demon slayer mangas (I’m enjoying the show and cannot wait for the next season)
2.a dragon’s promise by Elizabeth lim
3.fallen by Lauren Kate
4.pet semetery by Stephen king
5.goodnight mister Tom by Michelle mogorian
6.babel by R.F. Kuang
7.vampire diaries book 1 by L.J smith
8.lord of the rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
9.wolf children manga by mamoru hosoda
10.you’ve reached Sam by Dustin thao
But great video! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Oh, I had ‘Goodnight Mr Tom’ recommended to me recently. I had never heard of it before. I am really looking forward to reading it. Did you enjoy it?
oooh good picks 💛
@@margaretforsey7763 I watched the watched the movie all the time as a child and read the books a few times in my teens but I didn’t get the book till this year
thanks
There are three hat books and you can get them together in a set and its called a hat box set :)
That's brilliant!
I love that you read authors from all around the world, and not only english-speakers authors, which gives you a glimpse of so much more cultures and you are so open minded to other kind of storytelling, you are by far my favorite booktuber. I'm mexican and haven read Mexican Gothic but I've seen it everywhere and I wonder why I never picked it up but now is in my to-read list. I enjoy so much all you videos Christy! They are so heart warming and every recomendation of yours I am sure I will enjoy.
I have same mug just with K!! Have you read "the library at Mount char"?
Honestly I really need cozy books cause I want to write them but I'm only ever used to seeing cozy television shows and I don't know how to translate it to the book without being boring or maybe it's OK to be boring? I don't know. It's a struggle.
I'll definitely look into some of these
Soon be 2024. Best wishes with your reading and to your channel.
You should read They Call Her Sofia by Doris Ladino. It’s a romance book that’s sweet and spicy. It’s about the importance of self love. It’s a quick fun read! The audiobook is very colorful 😊
Could you put a list of the books mentioned in the description? It's a rather fast video so it's hard to keep track of titles and writers. Thank you for your hard work!
I love your hair
Hi Christy, I’ve always enjoyed your videos. I would like to hear you talk more about books by Australian authors. What are some Australian novels you enjoyed?
For contemporary Australian fiction, I loved The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart by Holly Ringland (her second novel The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding is also great!). For fantasy, She Who Became the Sun is amazing--the only Australian novel ever to be nominated for a Hugo award :)
I absolutely hated the ended of Piranesi because to me it just dropped flat. She wrote the book to explore the place, and I feel like the story was an afterthought. The weird capitalisation was for naught. Idk, it was like 2.5/5 to me. I had high hopes. yMMv
Дякую за це відео, дуже цікавий розбір книжок!
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Really excited to give Mexican Gothic a read! Christy, do you have any other Latin American books of speculative fiction you would recommend?
I haven't read nearly enough Latin American literature and this is a very very well known one, but One Hundred Years of Solitude is wonderful!
Please make ode to 2023 video
What do you do for work?
got two finals tomorrow but i just can't not watch this T^T
Best of luck!! Hope it goes well 💛
thank you sm🥺@@christy-anne-jones
@@maceyxu3669Best of luck ❤❤
I want to read legends and lattes sooooo baddd!!!
Has anyone checked out Steven Demogorgon book?
❤👍👍👍
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I really wish you'd read the way of kings by brandon sanderson.. I'm sure you'd love it!
what a stunning lady.
Nooooo Weyward was terrible! :( Ugh lol
You look so much like Dakota Johnson!
I was telling myself the same thing!
Please hold book up to. Camera so I can get the name with the waving all I get is ur shoulder
I love Goblin Market that I read in my university course 19th Century British Women's Literature. Christina Rosetti wrote the words of the beautiful carol In the Bleak Midwinter 💙🤍❄️