Honestly I LIKE your simplicity. I like that you don't show the rest of the house or that you don't bring other people and that you live in your own bubble. I am here to hear you talk about books, that is all I need, you sitting there. I am only subscribed to four booktubers and you are my fab because of this. I hate gimmicks.
I always prefer when the sponsorship has no relation to the type of channel. Book videos x cereal, beauty videos x jewelry. This way, I don't have to think about the creator's integrity. Because if a beauty creator makes a sponsored video for a makeup brand, I'm going to keep in mind that they'll probably either be contractually obligated to speak positively about the brand for a while, or simply not want to hurt their chance to make another sponsored video in the future. And that makes me question their honesty whenever that brand is concerned.
I’m really interested in hearing what people have to say about that topic! I can totally see why people feel this way. You also don’t see the behind the scenes (do I accept every collabs or am I picky? Do I even try the products before? Etc) and some things you can see how it looks (like mascara) but sometimes not (skincare) so I totally get it
The cousin of the ex-wife of your ex's best friend: IM IN THE VIDEOOOO. I had to listen to that part several times while nodding my head in order to understand the connection, some people are ridiculous about social media and 'fame'.
It's amazing how quickly people disappear on you when you're dealing with something difficult. Also, I like that you have a clear divide between your channel and your life. It's something I can relate to (though I have no channel myself). That said, I've been following you long enough now that there's not much you could do that I wouldn't watch. lol.
I love how your policies are towards sponsorships, it feels good to see people value their viewer trust more than money which could be hard at times. Anyway as a viewer for a long time I feel so happy whenever you get sponsored by something. Not gonna lie they are always something interesting too like these cereals look madly delicious and the packaging is the cutest thing ever.
I already finished the PB box (I’m on my period 😂). I think having certains rules/morals ks important. Would I make more money if I didn’t? Yeah but I like sleeping at night lol At one point it catches up to you and you look dumb. I like when people are able to come back and tell me they’ve tried my recommendations and loved it too!
I am glad that you feel better and are considering coming back to the Beauty Channel.I have missed your beauty content. And I can't believe that it's already been 21/2 years after the surgery!!!!!Seems like yesterday!🥰
@@BookswithEmilyFox I'm so excited for your beauty recommendations to return, too! You're the only one whose top rated products basically always worked for me, too.
What a lovely video, and I agree about including other people in your videos. Sometimes it is better to draw a line between your personal life and your work life. Also, I love your jumper! Where did you get it from?
What helped me out of a reading slump was to reread a seried I really loved when I was younger (Percy Jackson 😂). It was lightweight, I knew I liked it, and it was quickly finished (took me 2 weeks for all 5 books). Then I continued with another „childhood favorite“ (Eragon 😂). Read these four chunky books in like 3 weeks. After that, I got „used“ to the routine of reading again and I could pick new books
As a person who have learned a second language almost by myself (my first language is spanish) my best advise, added to those you have shared, is GIVE YOURSELF TIME. Don't pretend to internalize an entire language in a previously determined period of time because in highly probable you will be frustrated. Step by step. Set goals and go for them, and be prepared to change them! For those who could be interested in my process: I begin with songs. Everytime I liked an english song I used to search the lyrics and its translation. Doing that I've learned A LOT of vocabulary and grammar structures. After that I focused on tv shows (one specific tv show to get used to the voices and the way that people talks) and social media. At first I couldn't understand ANYTHING without subtitles, and in social media I barely understand two or three words in each sentence. But if you are focused and every day you read a little, it works, I promise. Once I noticed I could understand an 80% without subtitles or searching translations, I stop using the subtitles at all. It forced me to understand. And here I am, working in english every day, reading books in english (it took me 8 or 9 years to be able to read a whole english book, it wasn't easy, but each one of us has a particular time, maybe you could achive this way faster) and watching Emily's videos. Love and strength to everyone who have read this!
Tbh I love the way you film your vlogs. It’s really cozy and feels like we‘re on a FaceTime call. I prefer that to having multiple friends in the videos because it feels more intimate 😂
It amazes me that I started loving your beauty channel because your lip swatches and when I found out you had a book channel, I was so happy! You are probably my top 3 fave book tubers. And I've been subscribed for so many years to both of your channels. Ah! I just love your personality!🥰
It's really interesting to hear your thoughts on the beauty community vs. booktube. I feel like these days there are so many beauty community subcategories and most of them are pretty chill, I don't even watch any big beauty channels anymore.
The choking 😂 I really appreciate your integrity and insight into the differences that was super interesting. I can’t wait to see your house decorating too!
I didn’t even know you had a beauty channel! But that makes sense cuz I don’t watch beauty TH-cam. Love your channel and glad to hear that you’re feeling better! ❤
Do you plan moving one day to different state or new house? Why are you not doing your make up channel anymore? If you are comfortable can you talk about your health issues update and what happened. Do you plan on writing your own book one day? Xoxo 😚
How did you manage to stay healthy fit since you were teenager? Stay in the habits healthy and do you ever plan on doing ur own make up line one day or something that is dear to your heart thank you I love you ❤️ Emily
Could you elaborate on what you mean by ‘problematic authors’, please? I find I don’t know much about the authors before choosing a book to read and base my selections on the books themselves and their appeal. If a book is problematic to me (racist, misogynistic, etc.) I will usually not read more books by that author, but I don’t think I have ever ‘banned’ an author prior to having read some of their work
Loved this and getting to know some of what goes on behind the scenes! Can't wait for your beauty channel to start up again. There's only a few beauty channels I still watch!
I'm sorry about you dealing with fake relationships. I've recently had to deal with that as well and it's really hard because you feel lonely but you also have standards of who you give your time to.
Super interesting video as always! I honestly love your channel and the way you approach things (view on sponsorship, no drama, harsh reviews sometimes yes, but you always highlighting what other people might like about it even if you don't, etc.) plays a major role in it. So a big MERCI 💜
I am so glad that I found your channel a few years ago. I also follow your beauty channel but you seem to be more relaxed in these videos so I have watched every single one of your book videos since I found you 😅 I have noticed that I read almost all of your books on the right side of you xD
Absolutely love your honesty and integrity! Always so excited when you post new videos, its like having a cosy chat with a close friend. Hope that's not weird 😂?! Glad you are feeling better health wise and loved the reel btw. 🙂
Glad to know you're feeling better! I met many, many people in the book community, but in French, of course (here in Quebec and in Europe). I met a lot of people in France and I actually met two of my best friends through our blogs. Still happy about that more than 15 years later!
I really love your channel - mostly because I feel like you are honest and have integrity with the reviews and sponsorships, that you wouldn't promote brands or items that you don't like. I always feel skeptical of other channels who seem to be sponsored every video by the same popular brands. And while it's interesting to know about other areas of your life I can understand why you don't want to share them. I wouldn't either, knowing the abuse they might get.
Stumbled across your lip swatch videos in like 2014 and have been watching your videos across your book and beauty channels ever since! Enjoyed hearing you talk about the behind the scenes of both and I’m really glad you’re feeling better health wise too 💕 Also cereal straight from the box will always be good I don’t care what age I am lol
I first found your makeup channel through your lipstick swatches. When I switched my focus to books I was thrilled to find you in this corner of TH-cam too. 😃
Yay! I'm super excited that you're planning on uploading on your beauty channel again! Please don't stress yourself about it tho, take your time, I'll be happy whenever you're ready :D Tho I must say my ... taste? in beauty channels has changed quite a bit. I only buy cruelty-free makeup now (the only brand I actually miss is Maybelline but even that is okay) and I enjoy project panning content way more than I ever thought I would :D Do you have plans already on what kind of content you are planning to do? I'm sorry that people let you down when you were in a bad place. I know how it feels, it sucks but you're doing the absolute right thing by not letting them into your life again. Kinda disgusting what people do for a little bit of "fame" and attention.... So I completely get why you don't involve other people. Always loved it when you showed us cats and squirrels tho :D Hm for learning a different language I can also recommend to read children's books in that language! They use easier words but you can still learn quite a lot (esp grammar) :D I feel weird about sponsorships ngl. But I can also see the necessity of it in terms of making money. But yeah, I also prefer when people take sponsorships of things they actually like and used and tried more often preferebly even before they got a sponsorship. And not only that sometimes products don't look good on sponsored people, sometimes you just feel and can read in their face that they're talking more positively about it than they're actually feeling. Oh and I like your bubble. It's cozy here. Greetings to snowglobe Emily! Thanks for the video, I hope your rennovations are goin well! 💕
I am so glad you feel better and your beauty channel is coming back and so proud of you xoxo 😚 🍂🧡🖤🍃🧡🖤📚📚🍁👻🍁📙📙📖🎃🎃🍂🧡🖤🧡🍂📚📚🍁📙📙📚📚📖🎃🎃🍃🧡🖤🧡🍃🍂🍂📚📚🍁📙📙📚🍁🍁🖤🧡🍃🍃📖📖🎃🎃🎃🍁🍁📚📚🖤🖤🖤🧡🍃🍂🎃🎃
I'm really excited to see the library once it's finished 📚🤓 With regards to adds, I almost never mind when they're included in videos. TH-camrs apparently also need to earn money, who would have thought 🤷🏼♀️🤓 I also like that you are keeping 'work and life' separated in your video's. Seems like a healthy choice
I understand the whole friends thing. I never really thought about what famous youtubers deal with when they aren't doing a video, but I can see that being a real thing. Honestly though, after being completely dumped for no reason by someone I thought of as a best friend, I've come to the conclusion that friends are highly over rated. Books are for life🤣 Glad you're doing better. Chronic illnesses are no joke. I have one and my mom has had many chronic illnesses throughout my life. Take care of yourself.❤
Also, I agree about YA books. I'm a full adult now and find that I'm not as into YA as I used to be. But that seems to be what all the other booktubers like to read. I appreciate that you try to spread out your reading and book choices.
Would you consider doing a dedicated video on your endometriosis experience and advice to others struggling with it? It is such an overlooked but common illness.
I'm still technically waiting for surgery for an official diagnosis. There's a possibility that my symptoms are only related to my ovarian cyst. They might not see any endo (wether I have some or not) but I am planning on doing a video about all the non fiction I've read on the topic at the end of the year which might help!
What’s funny is I’ve been a beautytube fan way longer than I’ve been a booktube fan, but I first found you on booktube lol And I was one of those people who picked up reading as a hobby during the pandemic. Also I have jaw issues too and it sucks
Only five minutes in but I just want to say that I feel like we are some sort of distant friends. I was a pretty early subscriber of your beauty channel, you were my favorite beautychannel. And now you are my favorite booktuber, you are like a nice constant in my life. Thank you for that! Added: I just really like your personality and smart comments. I feel like it wouldn't really matter what content you make. I will still like it :) I hope you feel like your viewers are friends too!
I don't prefer snow globe Emily, I like when she's the villain! (Like awarding her points when you fail something in a tag and calling her "that b" all the time.) I was worried you thought the channel had outgrown her and new viewers wouldn't get the joke. XD
Not a fan of chitchat videos. I always just look for book reviews kind of videos. For this one, I clicked “Play” hesitantly and just played it in the background. But turned out i had to stop what i was working on and just watched it till the very end. An absolutely delightful and “educational” video. Thanks!
I love this transparency behind sponsored ads/videos. I find it interesting. I do think it’s important to have some standards/rules behind what sponsors you choose to work with. I appreciate that as a viewer. Do you have a full time job outside of TH-cam? I’m always curious how people balance youtube work and work work and just general life. But, like you said, I’m sure it appears easier to balance it all than it actually is.
Yeah I've definitely lost respect in certain people after seeing them advertise certain things or hearing them talk at events... I do wfh but no I don't feel like I'm balancing things well at all haha I don't think most people feel like they do
I am 100% going to be doing that! It's just very slow going because I can only do a few hours a week lol Library first, which I'm hoping to finish end of next month, then my bedroom and the beauty room!
@@BookswithEmilyFox Oh don't worry we had the similar issues in the pandemic last year when we moved. Our kitchen took almost nine months to be complete. Also taking your time with decorating can be fun if your not waiting for that one last cabinet door to arrive haha
That sucks about your chronic illness. I'm chronically ill too. I've definitely been interested in reading the nonfiction books about the experience so I look forward to you picking up nonfiction again.
I am so interested in the process of you buying your house. I know you don't talk much about personal stuff, but if you ever feel the need to talk about it, I would definitely be watching.
@@BookswithEmilyFox I did see that video and this is exactly what kicked my interest. Buying a house is such a big step and you mention that it was nothing you planed. I absolutely adore the idea of having a house, especially having one just for myself. I guess I just want to know how you knew that this was the right decision and how you got the courage to go for it :D
I had no idea and I panicked the whole time tbh haha It's one of the best thing that has happened to me and there's no way I could afford it now so the timing was perfect. It feels very adult to own a house but really I feel like a kid that owns a house XD
Love this chit chat type of video! My question is where you get your awesome sweaters like this one hahah. Ouf jealous of your jaw surgery recovery haha. I had jaw surgery when I was 16 (and I’m in my thirties now) and one side of my jaw has always had nerve damage as a result and I definitely don’t feel like I have the same strength on one side when chewing for example.
This one is from YesStyle but years ago. I have a few cute ones from there but I haven't bought clothes during the pandemic so everything I wear is "old" (I can't link them basically)
I’m waiting until after surgery/renovations so I’ll be sure to be able to take care of them! I’m including a few clips about the few kitties I’ve seen in an upcoming vlog :)
I totally know what its like to not be well and people disappearing on you. I'm there and it sucks. But at least the ones who stayed, you know are solid. I'm glad you gonna do beauty again if you like it (I'm sorry i'm not gonna see it, i don't follow beauty channel, i almost never use makeup). Do you have suggestions to restart reading when you are depressed? I love reading but currently have difficulty doing it. Depression is a b*tch.
I would do the same as with a reading slump! So the tips I linked in the description and there's also this video with book suggestions (th-cam.com/video/q46T3HysQQQ/w-d-xo.html) :)
One reason why I started watching your channel was because I liked that you didn't really do sponsorships. I actually usually unsubscribe from people who post them a lot because I feel like we're all just nerds talking about books, it's a hobby. I don't know why but with some people it just feels kind of like they think that they're better than me because they're an influencer, or yeah, like I'm a product. I know that people do it just because they want to make a little money including for what they are using to make videos, like you said. But I just get a weird vibe from it. It's why I also don't follow anyone on social media other than people I know. (This isn't shaming you for starting to do more sponsorships! Just sharing my thoughts since it came up).
In my opinion, sponsorship and recommending products in the beauty community comes with a higher risk than in the booktube. If the book its bad the community might question your taste, but imagine if a beauty product it's bad and causes skin issues? I remember a local case of a woman selling fake products and some clients ended up with burns.
Oh gosh I wouldn't recommend fake products for sure (although my face is apparently used a lot on resellers (mostly for lipsticks lol)). I think beauty is complex because people need to accept that you can't find a "new all time favorite X" every day. But even if a certain foundation let's say isn't my all time favorite (or even doesn't especially work for my skin), I can still recommend it for other people (like dry vs oily skin), you know? It's always tricky because just because a product works great on me, doesn't mean it will on you.
@@BookswithEmilyFox for sure, there's also the added layer of scammy practices by the companies that want to sell you miracle products or products with all these qualities like rejuvenating stuff for more money. I've worked with stem cells and let me tell you, those assholes are HARD to keep alive even on optimum conditions; they would never survive on creams or shampoos and therefore would not work, the dead cells might be there so the company its not lying but there's no effect, you are just wasting your money.
I need an intermediate guide to scifi or something haha. I loved Becky Chambers and Octavia E. Butler but I'm finding it hard to dive into other adult scifi (YA tends to be fine!). I would love to read harder scifi like Children of Time one day but how do I get there 🤔🤔🤔
One of my favorite beauty youtubers turned her channel into a full scale shoping tv. She only makes sponsored videos with catchy titles now, recommending different products every time. Who would want to watch a channel like that! Sponsorships are fine if they are not the whole content every time..
I remember being shocked after hearing other influencers say that they would figure out what kind of videos to do by thinking of which way they could add the most sponsored products/affiliate links in a video... I had always done my schedule based on the videos I thought would be fun/useful to do next XD
Which Orson Scott Card did you read? I don't feel like I saw your review (on here or Goodreads) for Ender's Game--that's the one I read, and I liked it, but I've also been skeptical about reading others by him because he's problematic. I also heard the other books in the Ender series started getting strange and wacky-religious.
I'm just getting into sci-fi, mostly because of your channel. I'm curious if you have any recommendations for sci-fi with good queer rep? ( I've already read/own all Becky Chambers, so that might complicate things a bit haha)
She's definitely my go-to but a quick list to look into: This is how you lose the time war (wlw), light from uncommon stars (t + wlw), an absolutely remarkable thing (bi), we are the ants (people argue if it counts as sci-fi or not... YA mlm) Hopefully it's a good start!
to be completely honest, i dont mind sponsored videos. the person i like it is getting money for their works. kudos to them. i will make jokes about getting that coin because... what does it affect me? :D i have always wondered if you have a side job besides youtube?
You are so appreciate you so much and you are so special amazing unbelievable incredible blessing angel unbelievable and your health always come first and so proud of you and make sure you relax and do things that calm and relax you too you don’t deserve any stress ever xoxo 😚 📚🧡🧡🎃🍃📚📖📖📖📖🧡🎃🍃🍂🍂🍁🖤📙🍂👻📚🎃🧡🎃🍃🍃🍂🍁🖤🖤🎃🧡🧡📖🧡🧡🎃👻🍂🍁🍁🖤📙🍁🍂🍃📚🎃🧡🧡🎃📚📖📖🧡🧡📚🍃🍃🍂📙🖤🖤🍁👻📚🎃📖📖🧡🎃📚🍂🍂🍁🖤🖤🖤🍁👻🍃📚🧡🧡📚🍃🍃
I can’t believe this Emily, I asked what’s your favourite dinosaur, and you didn’t answer, WHILE WEARING A SWEATER WITH DINOSAURS ON IT! Simply unacceptable 😤 (love your videos as always ❤)
If people are hiding their sponsorship they are breaking the law. There is a reason sponsors are supposed to be disclosed. I do really trust you will say what you really think but for most I don't. But I am fine with people getting sponsored. You spend a lot of time and effort to make these videos, not even talking about the money you have to spend to make quality videos. So sponsor away.....
It wasn't always illegal. So technically a couple of years ago, they were just being shifty. Like now you have to mention if something is gifted, but many people still don't because that's "not sponsored". They don't realise that them sending them free products counts and they have to declare that. But a lot don't. It's also complicated on which laws you have to follow due to the fact that youtube is an american company that anyone in the world can access. But I do remember when youtube was a free for all, where you didn't have to declare sponsorships or if they had sent you the product for free. I remember when "Thanks to -brand- for making this video possible." was the rage. Even though it wasn't clear that they meant they were being sponsored and getting paid for the video. The laws have also become more strict. Now you need to make it clear, where as before, you could flash "ad" for 2 seconds and be fine. There have been a lot of changes in this regard and hopefully more are coming e.g. children in vlogs. Old school youtubers got away with a lot and some of them, still do.
The sponsor topic is weird. Like, someone new to your channel might find it weird that you were sponsored by cereal. But the people who’ve been watching your videos for awhile would know that you really like cereal lol. So you’re probably being honest about the cereal. I’ve seen booktubers be sponsored by a tea company, which makes sense because lots of people drink tea while reading. I’m getting pretty bored with every booktuber out there being sponsored by BOTM. There have been a few sponsorships I’ve seen that have been out there and had nothing at all to do with the topic of the videos, and they are often extremely scripted. I hate those. Please don’t ever do those. We can tell when they are scripted lol.
I agree, tea is definitely a natural combo with books! Working with certain sponsors can be hard. They'll start by saying you can totally say what you want in your own words and when it comes down to it they don't let you. When that happens you won't see me do a second collab with them :/
Also Emily I have talked about it before but can you please not remove red sister from your shelves 😭 it hurts because it was the first book on your recommendation I read that got me into adult fantasy. I have read many fantasies after that but I have not seen better female characters than this book had even ones written by women authors ( I don't know adult fantasy as a genre has so few good female characters, would love some recommendations from you on that!). Those series are so empowering with the most diverse women in fantasy. I mean I'm totally ok if you never read anything by the author in the future or his past series ( which I too am not planning on) could you please still recommend people red sister trilogy( just a request I will still respect wahtever decision you make eventually) Also this could be an interesting topic to discuss in your vlogs shedding more light on what makes an author problematic for you ( since we all have different things we are more sensitive towards.) For example, Khalid Hussaini is considered quite problematic in some countries for his biased political stands ( and for stereotyping) which I know isn't your fault ofcourse for not mentioning. There is no way we could be aware of everything an author has ever done. Just something I would love to see you talk about someday in your vlogs.
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Honestly I LIKE your simplicity. I like that you don't show the rest of the house or that you don't bring other people and that you live in your own bubble. I am here to hear you talk about books, that is all I need, you sitting there. I am only subscribed to four booktubers and you are my fab because of this. I hate gimmicks.
I can see that! I still want my vlogs to be mostly chill but just add a bit of cosy vibes with cute backgrounds. I'm tired of boxes haha
@@BookswithEmilyFox Hahaha yeah that's fair. Good luck with the house!
Or yelling. I hate you tubers who shout or yell for no reason.
yeah, simplicity is nice, I guess occasional forays into what the neighborhood cats and squirrels are up to are still fun though ; )
@@amritasengupta5251 Da heck with that!...I'm hard of listening!...I say ..either YELL IT!!!...OR DON'T TELL IT!!😡
I always prefer when the sponsorship has no relation to the type of channel. Book videos x cereal, beauty videos x jewelry. This way, I don't have to think about the creator's integrity. Because if a beauty creator makes a sponsored video for a makeup brand, I'm going to keep in mind that they'll probably either be contractually obligated to speak positively about the brand for a while, or simply not want to hurt their chance to make another sponsored video in the future. And that makes me question their honesty whenever that brand is concerned.
I’m really interested in hearing what people have to say about that topic!
I can totally see why people feel this way. You also don’t see the behind the scenes (do I accept every collabs or am I picky? Do I even try the products before? Etc) and some things you can see how it looks (like mascara) but sometimes not (skincare) so I totally get it
The cousin of the ex-wife of your ex's best friend: IM IN THE VIDEOOOO.
I had to listen to that part several times while nodding my head in order to understand the connection, some people are ridiculous about social media and 'fame'.
Can you imagine if I emailed her back with a link to that part XD
@@BookswithEmilyFox i mean she asked for a shout-out and you delivered. Would wait for the holidays so it could count as her Christmas gift.
@@mayralex18 😆
It's amazing how quickly people disappear on you when you're dealing with something difficult. Also, I like that you have a clear divide between your channel and your life. It's something I can relate to (though I have no channel myself). That said, I've been following you long enough now that there's not much you could do that I wouldn't watch. lol.
I love how your policies are towards sponsorships, it feels good to see people value their viewer trust more than money which could be hard at times. Anyway as a viewer for a long time I feel so happy whenever you get sponsored by something. Not gonna lie they are always something interesting too like these cereals look madly delicious and the packaging is the cutest thing ever.
I already finished the PB box (I’m on my period 😂). I think having certains rules/morals ks important. Would I make more money if I didn’t? Yeah but I like sleeping at night lol
At one point it catches up to you and you look dumb. I like when people are able to come back and tell me they’ve tried my recommendations and loved it too!
I am glad that you feel better and are considering coming back to the Beauty Channel.I have missed your beauty content. And I can't believe that it's already been 21/2 years after the surgery!!!!!Seems like yesterday!🥰
I totally miss it but I want to make sure to be fully stable first... I'm excited to decorate the room too!
@@BookswithEmilyFox I'm so excited for your beauty recommendations to return, too! You're the only one whose top rated products basically always worked for me, too.
What a lovely video, and I agree about including other people in your videos. Sometimes it is better to draw a line between your personal life and your work life.
Also, I love your jumper! Where did you get it from?
Thank you! It's pretty old sadly (5+ years) but it was from YesStyle! I also have it in black and mustard lol
What helped me out of a reading slump was to reread a seried I really loved when I was younger (Percy Jackson 😂). It was lightweight, I knew I liked it, and it was quickly finished (took me 2 weeks for all 5 books). Then I continued with another „childhood favorite“ (Eragon 😂). Read these four chunky books in like 3 weeks. After that, I got „used“ to the routine of reading again and I could pick new books
As a person who have learned a second language almost by myself (my first language is spanish) my best advise, added to those you have shared, is GIVE YOURSELF TIME. Don't pretend to internalize an entire language in a previously determined period of time because in highly probable you will be frustrated. Step by step. Set goals and go for them, and be prepared to change them!
For those who could be interested in my process: I begin with songs. Everytime I liked an english song I used to search the lyrics and its translation. Doing that I've learned A LOT of vocabulary and grammar structures. After that I focused on tv shows (one specific tv show to get used to the voices and the way that people talks) and social media. At first I couldn't understand ANYTHING without subtitles, and in social media I barely understand two or three words in each sentence. But if you are focused and every day you read a little, it works, I promise. Once I noticed I could understand an 80% without subtitles or searching translations, I stop using the subtitles at all. It forced me to understand. And here I am, working in english every day, reading books in english (it took me 8 or 9 years to be able to read a whole english book, it wasn't easy, but each one of us has a particular time, maybe you could achive this way faster) and watching Emily's videos.
Love and strength to everyone who have read this!
*advice
Tbh I love the way you film your vlogs. It’s really cozy and feels like we‘re on a FaceTime call. I prefer that to having multiple friends in the videos because it feels more intimate 😂
It amazes me that I started loving your beauty channel because your lip swatches and when I found out you had a book channel, I was so happy! You are probably my top 3 fave book tubers. And I've been subscribed for so many years to both of your channels. Ah! I just love your personality!🥰
Oh my goodness, exactly the same experience for me too! I miss her beauty videos but I prefer Emily to keep the book channel.
Also, for anyone struggling with reading slumps, reread your favourite book or fanfiction. This one always helps me~
It's really interesting to hear your thoughts on the beauty community vs. booktube. I feel like these days there are so many beauty community subcategories and most of them are pretty chill, I don't even watch any big beauty channels anymore.
The choking 😂 I really appreciate your integrity and insight into the differences that was super interesting. I can’t wait to see your house decorating too!
Wait…You’re coming back to your beauty channel?? I will have a party and declare the day as a national day🎉🎉🎉🎉Emily! Emily! Omg😍😍😍
I didn’t even know you had a beauty channel! But that makes sense cuz I don’t watch beauty TH-cam. Love your channel and glad to hear that you’re feeling better! ❤
Leave me any other questions/topic of discussion here :)
Do you plan moving one day to different state or new house? Why are you not doing your make up channel anymore? If you are comfortable can you talk about your health issues update and what happened. Do you plan on writing your own book one day? Xoxo 😚
How did your parents feel when you started your own TH-cam channel? how do you feel keep fit healthy? Can you do some fit and work out videos too xoxo
Can you link all your clothes you wear in ur videos they are so cute love it and etc I appreciate it so much 🎃🍂🖤👻
How did you manage to stay healthy fit since you were teenager? Stay in the habits healthy and do you ever plan on doing ur own make up line one day or something that is dear to your heart thank you I love you ❤️ Emily
Could you elaborate on what you mean by ‘problematic authors’, please? I find I don’t know much about the authors before choosing a book to read and base my selections on the books themselves and their appeal. If a book is problematic to me (racist, misogynistic, etc.) I will usually not read more books by that author, but I don’t think I have ever ‘banned’ an author prior to having read some of their work
Emily thank you for a lovely chatty video! Really enjoyed it! Especially your openness!
Oh my gosh when you mentioned that you bought this house almost 3 years ago, my mind was blown. It's craaaazy how time fucking flies.
Loved this and getting to know some of what goes on behind the scenes! Can't wait for your beauty channel to start up again. There's only a few beauty channels I still watch!
I'm sorry about you dealing with fake relationships. I've recently had to deal with that as well and it's really hard because you feel lonely but you also have standards of who you give your time to.
Very interesting on the contrast between the two youtube communities, and on everything else. Glad you felt able to share your insights.
Super interesting video as always!
I honestly love your channel and the way you approach things (view on sponsorship, no drama, harsh reviews sometimes yes, but you always highlighting what other people might like about it even if you don't, etc.) plays a major role in it. So a big MERCI 💜
So happy you're going to potentially come back to your beauty channel! Been a long time follower of yours. Always loved your lip swatches.
Your short was HILARIOUS!🤣
I am so glad that I found your channel a few years ago. I also follow your beauty channel but you seem to be more relaxed in these videos so I have watched every single one of your book videos since I found you 😅 I have noticed that I read almost all of your books on the right side of you xD
Absolutely love your honesty and integrity! Always so excited when you post new videos, its like having a cosy chat with a close friend. Hope that's not weird 😂?! Glad you are feeling better health wise and loved the reel btw. 🙂
Not weird at all! At first filming while looking at the camera was weird but now it genuinely feels like I'm talking with friends :)
I love this type of chit chat videos!
Glad to know you're feeling better! I met many, many people in the book community, but in French, of course (here in Quebec and in Europe). I met a lot of people in France and I actually met two of my best friends through our blogs. Still happy about that more than 15 years later!
I can't wait to be able to go to events again!
Cool! Magic Spoon looks great. Will try the cereal. Thank you!
I'm happy your beuty channel is coming back! You were my main source of skincare recommendations :)
I'm glad you're okay ! 😍
Great video! I think when you post on your beauty channel again you should do a wine rant like you did with books. And I agree, best short ever!!!😃
Haha I don't think I'll ever drink on that channel! Tbh I haven't had anything to drink since that video but it was fun to do once XD
I really love your channel - mostly because I feel like you are honest and have integrity with the reviews and sponsorships, that you wouldn't promote brands or items that you don't like. I always feel skeptical of other channels who seem to be sponsored every video by the same popular brands. And while it's interesting to know about other areas of your life I can understand why you don't want to share them. I wouldn't either, knowing the abuse they might get.
Yay! I loved your beauty channel. Looking forward to seeing it again❤
Out of every awesome thing in this video I could comment on, I just have one important thing to say -- I love your sweater. ❤
YAY SO EXCITED!!! 📚😚🍃🍃🍁🍂🖤🖤🍂🍁🎃🎃🧡🍂🍂📚📚📖📖📙📙📖🖤🖤🍃👻👻👻🍃🍃🍃📚📚📚📖📙📙📙👻👻🖤🍂🧡🎃🧡🍁🍂🍂🧡🧡🍁📚📚📚🍃🍃👻👻👻📙📙📙💕📖📖📖📚📚📚📚🖤🖤🖤🖤🍁🧡🧡🍁🍂
Stumbled across your lip swatch videos in like 2014 and have been watching your videos across your book and beauty channels ever since! Enjoyed hearing you talk about the behind the scenes of both and I’m really glad you’re feeling better health wise too 💕
Also cereal straight from the box will always be good I don’t care what age I am lol
I first found your makeup channel through your lipstick swatches. When I switched my focus to books I was thrilled to find you in this corner of TH-cam too. 😃
Yay! I'm super excited that you're planning on uploading on your beauty channel again! Please don't stress yourself about it tho, take your time, I'll be happy whenever you're ready :D
Tho I must say my ... taste? in beauty channels has changed quite a bit. I only buy cruelty-free makeup now (the only brand I actually miss is Maybelline but even that is okay) and I enjoy project panning content way more than I ever thought I would :D Do you have plans already on what kind of content you are planning to do?
I'm sorry that people let you down when you were in a bad place. I know how it feels, it sucks but you're doing the absolute right thing by not letting them into your life again. Kinda disgusting what people do for a little bit of "fame" and attention.... So I completely get why you don't involve other people. Always loved it when you showed us cats and squirrels tho :D
Hm for learning a different language I can also recommend to read children's books in that language! They use easier words but you can still learn quite a lot (esp grammar) :D
I feel weird about sponsorships ngl. But I can also see the necessity of it in terms of making money. But yeah, I also prefer when people take sponsorships of things they actually like and used and tried more often preferebly even before they got a sponsorship. And not only that sometimes products don't look good on sponsored people, sometimes you just feel and can read in their face that they're talking more positively about it than they're actually feeling.
Oh and I like your bubble. It's cozy here. Greetings to snowglobe Emily!
Thanks for the video, I hope your rennovations are goin well! 💕
I am so glad you feel better and your beauty channel is coming back and so proud of you xoxo 😚 🍂🧡🖤🍃🧡🖤📚📚🍁👻🍁📙📙📖🎃🎃🍂🧡🖤🧡🍂📚📚🍁📙📙📚📚📖🎃🎃🍃🧡🖤🧡🍃🍂🍂📚📚🍁📙📙📚🍁🍁🖤🧡🍃🍃📖📖🎃🎃🎃🍁🍁📚📚🖤🖤🖤🧡🍃🍂🎃🎃
I'm really excited to see the library once it's finished 📚🤓
With regards to adds, I almost never mind when they're included in videos. TH-camrs apparently also need to earn money, who would have thought 🤷🏼♀️🤓
I also like that you are keeping 'work and life' separated in your video's. Seems like a healthy choice
I understand the whole friends thing. I never really thought about what famous youtubers deal with when they aren't doing a video, but I can see that being a real thing. Honestly though, after being completely dumped for no reason by someone I thought of as a best friend, I've come to the conclusion that friends are highly over rated. Books are for life🤣 Glad you're doing better. Chronic illnesses are no joke. I have one and my mom has had many chronic illnesses throughout my life. Take care of yourself.❤
Also, I agree about YA books. I'm a full adult now and find that I'm not as into YA as I used to be. But that seems to be what all the other booktubers like to read. I appreciate that you try to spread out your reading and book choices.
Would you consider doing a dedicated video on your endometriosis experience and advice to others struggling with it? It is such an overlooked but common illness.
I'm still technically waiting for surgery for an official diagnosis. There's a possibility that my symptoms are only related to my ovarian cyst. They might not see any endo (wether I have some or not) but I am planning on doing a video about all the non fiction I've read on the topic at the end of the year which might help!
What’s funny is I’ve been a beautytube fan way longer than I’ve been a booktube fan, but I first found you on booktube lol And I was one of those people who picked up reading as a hobby during the pandemic.
Also I have jaw issues too and it sucks
Only five minutes in but I just want to say that I feel like we are some sort of distant friends. I was a pretty early subscriber of your beauty channel, you were my favorite beautychannel. And now you are my favorite booktuber, you are like a nice constant in my life. Thank you for that!
Added: I just really like your personality and smart comments. I feel like it wouldn't really matter what content you make. I will still like it :) I hope you feel like your viewers are friends too!
Thank you
I don't prefer snow globe Emily, I like when she's the villain! (Like awarding her points when you fail something in a tag and calling her "that b" all the time.) I was worried you thought the channel had outgrown her and new viewers wouldn't get the joke. XD
Not a fan of chitchat videos. I always just look for book reviews kind of videos. For this one, I clicked “Play” hesitantly and just played it in the background. But turned out i had to stop what i was working on and just watched it till the very end. An absolutely delightful and “educational” video. Thanks!
For a future Q&A or discussion: Is TH-cam your full time job?
Uuu I can be one of the first commenters! Thank you for your content, it is always a pleasure to watch your videos
the tea is hot 🍵
I love this transparency behind sponsored ads/videos. I find it interesting. I do think it’s important to have some standards/rules behind what sponsors you choose to work with. I appreciate that as a viewer. Do you have a full time job outside of TH-cam? I’m always curious how people balance youtube work and work work and just general life. But, like you said, I’m sure it appears easier to balance it all than it actually is.
Yeah I've definitely lost respect in certain people after seeing them advertise certain things or hearing them talk at events...
I do wfh but no I don't feel like I'm balancing things well at all haha I don't think most people feel like they do
@@BookswithEmilyFox that’s probably true! Definitely true for me haha
I’m a planner and my bf is a go with the flow and it drives me nuts bc I panic
People like that stress me out lol
Would love to see more about you decorating your house but also understand if one keeps that private. (-:
I am 100% going to be doing that! It's just very slow going because I can only do a few hours a week lol Library first, which I'm hoping to finish end of next month, then my bedroom and the beauty room!
@@BookswithEmilyFox Oh don't worry we had the similar issues in the pandemic last year when we moved. Our kitchen took almost nine months to be complete. Also taking your time with decorating can be fun if your not waiting for that one last cabinet door to arrive haha
That sucks about your chronic illness. I'm chronically ill too. I've definitely been interested in reading the nonfiction books about the experience so I look forward to you picking up nonfiction again.
can you drop a video about speaking 24/7 in french? 🥰🥰
When you make beauty videos again, I’ll definitely be on the look for a Rare beauty review👀
I majored in French, and studied in Angers in college, but I’ve lost so much of it over the last *eek* decade!
I am so interested in the process of you buying your house. I know you don't talk much about personal stuff, but if you ever feel the need to talk about it, I would definitely be watching.
I talked about it a bit in this video: th-cam.com/video/5zS0K8bPHKk/w-d-xo.html but idk if it will answer all your questions!
@@BookswithEmilyFox I did see that video and this is exactly what kicked my interest. Buying a house is such a big step and you mention that it was nothing you planed. I absolutely adore the idea of having a house, especially having one just for myself. I guess I just want to know how you knew that this was the right decision and how you got the courage to go for it :D
I had no idea and I panicked the whole time tbh haha
It's one of the best thing that has happened to me and there's no way I could afford it now so the timing was perfect. It feels very adult to own a house but really I feel like a kid that owns a house XD
Love this chit chat type of video! My question is where you get your awesome sweaters like this one hahah.
Ouf jealous of your jaw surgery recovery haha. I had jaw surgery when I was 16 (and I’m in my thirties now) and one side of my jaw has always had nerve damage as a result and I definitely don’t feel like I have the same strength on one side when chewing for example.
This one is from YesStyle but years ago. I have a few cute ones from there but I haven't bought clothes during the pandemic so everything I wear is "old" (I can't link them basically)
Hi Emily ! Any news on adopting a kitty or two? 😊
What about the neighbourhood visitors ? Have they been around ?
I’m missing them 🐈
I’m waiting until after surgery/renovations so I’ll be sure to be able to take care of them!
I’m including a few clips about the few kitties I’ve seen in an upcoming vlog :)
Thanks Emily !
Great video!
I totally know what its like to not be well and people disappearing on you. I'm there and it sucks. But at least the ones who stayed, you know are solid. I'm glad you gonna do beauty again if you like it (I'm sorry i'm not gonna see it, i don't follow beauty channel, i almost never use makeup). Do you have suggestions to restart reading when you are depressed? I love reading but currently have difficulty doing it. Depression is a b*tch.
I would do the same as with a reading slump! So the tips I linked in the description and there's also this video with book suggestions (th-cam.com/video/q46T3HysQQQ/w-d-xo.html) :)
One reason why I started watching your channel was because I liked that you didn't really do sponsorships. I actually usually unsubscribe from people who post them a lot because I feel like we're all just nerds talking about books, it's a hobby. I don't know why but with some people it just feels kind of like they think that they're better than me because they're an influencer, or yeah, like I'm a product. I know that people do it just because they want to make a little money including for what they are using to make videos, like you said. But I just get a weird vibe from it. It's why I also don't follow anyone on social media other than people I know. (This isn't shaming you for starting to do more sponsorships! Just sharing my thoughts since it came up).
Not the choking 😂
Maybe it was a sign?? 😂
J’adore ton honnêteté. Gros bisous ma belle
sooooooo, when does the beauty channel return? still miss you swatching lipsticks... 😄
In my opinion, sponsorship and recommending products in the beauty community comes with a higher risk than in the booktube. If the book its bad the community might question your taste, but imagine if a beauty product it's bad and causes skin issues? I remember a local case of a woman selling fake products and some clients ended up with burns.
Oh gosh I wouldn't recommend fake products for sure (although my face is apparently used a lot on resellers (mostly for lipsticks lol)). I think beauty is complex because people need to accept that you can't find a "new all time favorite X" every day. But even if a certain foundation let's say isn't my all time favorite (or even doesn't especially work for my skin), I can still recommend it for other people (like dry vs oily skin), you know? It's always tricky because just because a product works great on me, doesn't mean it will on you.
@@BookswithEmilyFox for sure, there's also the added layer of scammy practices by the companies that want to sell you miracle products or products with all these qualities like rejuvenating stuff for more money. I've worked with stem cells and let me tell you, those assholes are HARD to keep alive even on optimum conditions; they would never survive on creams or shampoos and therefore would not work, the dead cells might be there so the company its not lying but there's no effect, you are just wasting your money.
Not super relevant, but that sweater is super cute!!! 💜💛💜
Thank you! I love the colors lol
What if we get a quarterly chit chat/ tea update 👀
I need an intermediate guide to scifi or something haha. I loved Becky Chambers and Octavia E. Butler but I'm finding it hard to dive into other adult scifi (YA tends to be fine!). I would love to read harder scifi like Children of Time one day but how do I get there 🤔🤔🤔
Regarding meeting people you follow, like they say "You should never meet your heroes."
True…. But meeting followers is so fun tho! I miss the hugs before the panini 🥲
J'adore tes Q&A !! Juste une petite question, est ce que tu travailles encore en dehors de TH-cam ?
Merci pour tes vidéos, tu es super !
Oh, and I thought you would be a "go with the flow person" 😊
One of my favorite beauty youtubers turned her channel into a full scale shoping tv. She only makes sponsored videos with catchy titles now, recommending different products every time. Who would want to watch a channel like that! Sponsorships are fine if they are not the whole content every time..
I remember being shocked after hearing other influencers say that they would figure out what kind of videos to do by thinking of which way they could add the most sponsored products/affiliate links in a video... I had always done my schedule based on the videos I thought would be fun/useful to do next XD
@@BookswithEmilyFox I am very much looking forward to your new beauty channel. Great to have you back on that sphere as well ☺️
Halfway through I was about to comment on how you manage 2 YT channels and a full-time job (i guess you are a lawyer?). It's really commendable dude.
Looks like this is her full time job now. And no one would be able to manage a full-time job plus 2 big YT channels, common now.
No it's not my full time job, no I'm not a lawyer. I keep my job private though.
Which Orson Scott Card did you read? I don't feel like I saw your review (on here or Goodreads) for Ender's Game--that's the one I read, and I liked it, but I've also been skeptical about reading others by him because he's problematic. I also heard the other books in the Ender series started getting strange and wacky-religious.
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Emily did you take down your old beauty channel or is it still available to look at it? Also what is your beauty channel titled?
It's still there! It's "Beauty with Emily Fox"
Thank you
Do you points about including other people extend to collaboration videos with other big booktubers?
I’m open to it!
I'm just getting into sci-fi, mostly because of your channel. I'm curious if you have any recommendations for sci-fi with good queer rep? ( I've already read/own all Becky Chambers, so that might complicate things a bit haha)
She's definitely my go-to but a quick list to look into: This is how you lose the time war (wlw), light from uncommon stars (t + wlw), an absolutely remarkable thing (bi), we are the ants (people argue if it counts as sci-fi or not... YA mlm)
Hopefully it's a good start!
@@BookswithEmilyFox thank you so much! Can’t wait to check them out
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I know this is a super personal question but I cannot help my curiosity: what did you major in and what is your career/career field?
I studied law but I'm not working in law.
I'm curious. Where did you put your TH-cam Play plaque they send you when you get over 100k subs?
They’re both next to snow globe Emily in the living room!
to be completely honest, i dont mind sponsored videos. the person i like it is getting money for their works. kudos to them. i will make jokes about getting that coin because... what does it affect me? :D
i have always wondered if you have a side job besides youtube?
Have amazing relaxing unbelievable weekend Emily you deserve it xoxo 😚 👻🍁🍁🍁🍁👻😚📚😚👻🍁🖤📙🍂🍃🍂📙🍁🍁📖📖📖🎃🎃🍁📖📚📚🍃🍂📙🧡🖤🍂🍂📙🖤🧡📙🍂📖🍁🎃🎃🎃🍁👻📚📚🍃🍂📙🖤🧡🖤📙🖤📙
Thank you! you too
@@BookswithEmilyFox Your welcome 🤗 thanks 😊
Hello
You are so appreciate you so much and you are so special amazing unbelievable incredible blessing angel unbelievable and your health always come first and so proud of you and make sure you relax and do things that calm and relax you too you don’t deserve any stress ever xoxo 😚 📚🧡🧡🎃🍃📚📖📖📖📖🧡🎃🍃🍂🍂🍁🖤📙🍂👻📚🎃🧡🎃🍃🍃🍂🍁🖤🖤🎃🧡🧡📖🧡🧡🎃👻🍂🍁🍁🖤📙🍁🍂🍃📚🎃🧡🧡🎃📚📖📖🧡🧡📚🍃🍃🍂📙🖤🖤🍁👻📚🎃📖📖🧡🎃📚🍂🍂🍁🖤🖤🖤🍁👻🍃📚🧡🧡📚🍃🍃
I can’t believe this Emily, I asked what’s your favourite dinosaur, and you didn’t answer, WHILE WEARING A SWEATER WITH DINOSAURS ON IT! Simply unacceptable 😤 (love your videos as always ❤)
Ok hear me out...do a makeup review while you do a book review or reading vlog. Like hey this book is shitty but this listick has been on 8 hrs 🙃
If people are hiding their sponsorship they are breaking the law. There is a reason sponsors are supposed to be disclosed. I do really trust you will say what you really think but for most I don't. But I am fine with people getting sponsored. You spend a lot of time and effort to make these videos, not even talking about the money you have to spend to make quality videos. So sponsor away.....
The laws are different in different countries but some people will always be willing to lie for money sadly.
Thank you 💜
@@BookswithEmilyFox I didn't know that! Thanks for educating me.
It wasn't always illegal. So technically a couple of years ago, they were just being shifty. Like now you have to mention if something is gifted, but many people still don't because that's "not sponsored". They don't realise that them sending them free products counts and they have to declare that. But a lot don't. It's also complicated on which laws you have to follow due to the fact that youtube is an american company that anyone in the world can access.
But I do remember when youtube was a free for all, where you didn't have to declare sponsorships or if they had sent you the product for free. I remember when "Thanks to -brand- for making this video possible." was the rage. Even though it wasn't clear that they meant they were being sponsored and getting paid for the video.
The laws have also become more strict. Now you need to make it clear, where as before, you could flash "ad" for 2 seconds and be fine. There have been a lot of changes in this regard and hopefully more are coming e.g. children in vlogs.
Old school youtubers got away with a lot and some of them, still do.
The sponsor topic is weird. Like, someone new to your channel might find it weird that you were sponsored by cereal. But the people who’ve been watching your videos for awhile would know that you really like cereal lol. So you’re probably being honest about the cereal. I’ve seen booktubers be sponsored by a tea company, which makes sense because lots of people drink tea while reading. I’m getting pretty bored with every booktuber out there being sponsored by BOTM. There have been a few sponsorships I’ve seen that have been out there and had nothing at all to do with the topic of the videos, and they are often extremely scripted. I hate those. Please don’t ever do those. We can tell when they are scripted lol.
I agree, tea is definitely a natural combo with books!
Working with certain sponsors can be hard. They'll start by saying you can totally say what you want in your own words and when it comes down to it they don't let you. When that happens you won't see me do a second collab with them :/
Sounds like those friends were good riddance. People who disappear when it's hard is not your people anyway! Speaking as a chronically ill person..
Also Emily I have talked about it before but can you please not remove red sister from your shelves 😭 it hurts because it was the first book on your recommendation I read that got me into adult fantasy. I have read many fantasies after that but I have not seen better female characters than this book had even ones written by women authors ( I don't know adult fantasy as a genre has so few good female characters, would love some recommendations from you on that!). Those series are so empowering with the most diverse women in fantasy. I mean I'm totally ok if you never read anything by the author in the future or his past series ( which I too am not planning on) could you please still recommend people red sister trilogy( just a request I will still respect wahtever decision you make eventually) Also this could be an interesting topic to discuss in your vlogs shedding more light on what makes an author problematic for you ( since we all have different things we are more sensitive towards.) For example, Khalid Hussaini is considered quite problematic in some countries for his biased political stands ( and for stereotyping) which I know isn't your fault ofcourse for not mentioning. There is no way we could be aware of everything an author has ever done. Just something I would love to see you talk about someday in your vlogs.
I just thought a video idea for like this try that series. Like this idea, vibe or theme from this problematic author try this unproblematic author.
Not a fan you booktubers accepting deals with companies that do not ship to their country (Book of the Month)
They're about to (which might be why they started working with more Canadians!) :)
@@BookswithEmilyFox oh I don’t know much about them but I know a lot of British TH-camrs work with them (I’m from England)