Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries was so amazing. I almost gave up at first bc my ND brain struggled with the academic esque writing, but it picks up very quickly. I loved Emily, could relate a lot, the whole thing was amazing. The wait for the 2nd one is a struggle :')
Emily Wilde reminded me of Katherine Brigg's Encyclopedia of Faeries, an academic text on British folk lore. I was really into folklore back in the day - 40 years ago.
The closest I got to a "cozy" fantasy book was The Hobbit. For some reason, i didn't even considered the idea of cozy fantasy been a thing, I'll be definitely looking for those from now on. Ps.: Another fantastic video lesgooooo 😭🤧✨
Have you read independent author N.GALILEA ? A hidden gem. She covers the way women were showing how many times PopeXFrancis covered up abuse. REAL LIFE light and dark - theocratic dictator and the way PR is used to silence victims
I’m coming back to this video, coz i just read the very secret society of irregular witches, and I enjoyed it a lot. It’s really lite reading and I might try to read that cerulean book you said.
I'm gonna add, 1. Legends and Lattes 2. Encyclopaedia of faeries 3. The very secret society of irregular witches to my tbr ❤...mostly because of your cute description Chris. 🥰
Thank you so much Chris! I didn’t know that ‘cozy’ was a genre! I’ve been looking for relaxing reads for years. I’m so excited to explore your recommendations! ❤
Yesss! Im just about to finish Rhythm of War and was trying to decide what to read next. Might just quickly read Legends and Lattes as a palette cleanser!
I binge watched all your videos. We have extremely similar taste in books. Read most of ones you mentioned from all your videos and had similar likeness or dislikeness towards to each book. Only exception is,night circus, which I really love. ☺️
I just finished the 2nd Emily Wilde book and it is even better than the first in my opinion! Love these. Can't wait for the 3rd. Psalm for the Wild Built took me forever too! I absolutely did not get the hype on that one. Glad it brought others joy though.
These books sound so wholesome! I don't necessarily miss star reviews in this video, I think it's great if you make the reviews how it works best for you ^^
The secret society of Irregular Witch audiobook is also one of the most spectacular audiobooks I’ve ever listened to, which added to the already fantastic story and writing style! I recommend it to everyone I know!
I luckily read Emily Wilde months before I buddy read the Psalm for the Wild- Built duology. Because I enjoyed all of them so much. I have to read other cozy fantasy books now. But seriously-buddy reading the duology was so great because I would give the first book 3 stars but buddy reading it was so fun and the second book was better in my opinion!
This is the first video of yours I'm watching, I subscribed the moment you said Emily Wilde was your favorite of that year book. Second book almost put me in a reading slump too!
hey chris i loved this vid! im DEFINITELY picking up emily wildes encyclopedia of faeries literally asap based off of how much ur hyping it up!! thank you for the recs and im looking forward to the next video also for some vid ideas maybe u could do some romantasy recs?
Thank you so much for this! I can’t wait to check all of these books out! Honestly thank you so much, all your recommendations so far have been fab. Your videos are a kind of comforting that makes me feel so relaxed x edit: I just read legends and lattes and oh my goodness- it was so good! Thank you so so much for this recommendation! I would have never tried it if it weren't for this video. Genuinely such a good book x
I loved Legends and Lattes so much! And this convinced me to pick up A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking. If you're in the cozy witchy mood I recommend Payback's A Witch by Lana Harper (and the rest of the series). It's super cozy and fairly low stakes, with great representation. The title is a little kitsch and that almost stopped me from reading it but I'm super happy I gave it a shot. It definitely gave me that being wrapped in a warm witchy blanket feeling!
N.Galilea 's books! READ THEM. They explore the women who stood up and showed how PopexFRANCIS gave promotions to priests who covered up abuse of children. It is dark but so inspiring and calls into question why more men are silent about the abuse and men in power being coddled. It is a tribute to milllennials.
loving ur videos so much! dying to know if you have read Gideon the Ninth or the rest of The Locked Tomb series, I am so obsessed. So gay, so dark, definitely gory but probably one of my fav books of all time!
I can't wait to read The Encyclopedia of Fairies, and this review just made me even more hyped to read it! The hardcover book is also absolutely stunning. It's been on my bookshelf for awhile and I just really need to get to it. I will do it for you 😂
If you like, another cozy fantasy recommendation: The House Witch series by Delemhach. It has a will-they-won't-they romance, humorous banter, and funny characters. Highly recommend reading it during your wait for the next Emily Wilde book. If you like to read something that has a similar dynamic between the main characters: slow burn, banter, bit over-the-top male character, then I recommend Sorcery of Thorns (I wouldn't categorize it as cozy though)...
That Encyclopaedia of Faries book reminds me of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke! Totally not a cozy book but it has a very scientific approach to magic
You're the push I needed to get me a Kindle. My husband is always pushing me but im more of a hard copy person. My husband even pushed me to get a library card, so I have access to their online books for free. Thanks for these recommendations😊
Hey chris. Great video. Honestly, I wasn't the biggest fan of Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries. It felt to me like a worser knock-off of "A Natural History of Dragons" by Marie Brennan, which I think describes much deeper characters and cultural differencies. Also, the academic world is portrayed much more realistically. I highly recommend it.
I think instead of a star rating it could be cool to just say which book of the video you would recommend the most and which one you would recommend the least. I think something like that would feel a little less formal than a star rating
Wow, such great recommendations!! I haven’t heard of any of these. Excited to check them out :) You have such a great perspective! I really love how you talk about each book in detail, it really helps, ha. Thanks for sharing!!
I want to try reading again, but I can't seem to find another book series that suits my taste. Btw the books that I really invested my time in are the Harry Potter series, the Host, series of unfortunate events, Hunger Games trilogy & the Infernal Devices trilogy. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Hi Chris, if this is a book that you would like, can you please check out "The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe?" I have read it a while back and I remember it being really weird and silly. The writer is Romain Puértolas. I am afraid there is now slow burn in it though, unless I forgot about it :| :) (do you also forget book stories and re-read them after like three years, or do you have good memory?)
Hi, I’m super curious about your mic, bc sounds incredible, where do you buy it? Or the name of the mic please? Sorry about the questions, but I’ve been lurking some of these but I can’t find a mic that I’m feel cool about it
Hi, congratulations for your reviews. I have always followed your advice. I was really struck by the beauty of "Motion Detection", a thriller book that I found by chance on Amz while looking for a book by Freida McFadden. The cover intrigued me, it's an unusual book with a spectacular ending, I highly recommend it!
Ok but you and benji have become my comfort channels... You are both rekindling my burnt out hobbies.
Who is Benji? This video was just recommended to me and I liked it, would love to watch more. 📚
same! @@Ericaaaaaaaaaa
Benji is Chis's boyfriend, they're the cutest couple!@@Ericaaaaaaaaaa
i'm so glad you're putting out content you enjoy
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This is crazy, you read 5 books in that short time, when I'm reading 5 books throughout the year😭
and here i was, worrying i read too little to make a video! lol
@@chrislibrary out of these you should read “Can’t Spell Treason without Tea” fantasy whimsical also funny !
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries was so amazing. I almost gave up at first bc my ND brain struggled with the academic esque writing, but it picks up very quickly. I loved Emily, could relate a lot, the whole thing was amazing. The wait for the 2nd one is a struggle :')
Emily Wilde reminded me of Katherine Brigg's Encyclopedia of Faeries, an academic text on British folk lore. I was really into folklore back in the day - 40 years ago.
I have that book also! I dip into it every now and again :)
All these books sound so fun and cosy! I haven't read much fiction in years but might have to get back into it!
The closest I got to a "cozy" fantasy book was The Hobbit. For some reason, i didn't even considered the idea of cozy fantasy been a thing, I'll be definitely looking for those from now on.
Ps.: Another fantastic video lesgooooo 😭🤧✨
Have you read independent author N.GALILEA ? A hidden gem. She covers the way women were showing how many times PopeXFrancis covered up abuse. REAL LIFE light and dark - theocratic dictator and the way PR is used to silence victims
It's so calming to listen to you and your descriptions are so interesting :)
I’m coming back to this video, coz i just read the very secret society of irregular witches, and I enjoyed it a lot. It’s really lite reading and I might try to read that cerulean book you said.
ur voice feels so safe
awesome books
lucky benji & happy plants!!
I'm gonna add,
1. Legends and Lattes
2. Encyclopaedia of faeries
3. The very secret society of irregular witches
to my tbr ❤...mostly because of your cute description Chris. 🥰
That yellow sweater is sooo nice.
Your voice is so soothing!! ❤️
Thank you so much Chris! I didn’t know that ‘cozy’ was a genre! I’ve been looking for relaxing reads for years. I’m so excited to explore your recommendations! ❤
I discovered your channel through this video. I just started reading "A Psalm for the Wild-Built" today. Love your furry friend. Happy Reading! 😎📚👍
Yesss! Im just about to finish Rhythm of War and was trying to decide what to read next. Might just quickly read Legends and Lattes as a palette cleanser!
it’s definitely suuuuuuper great as a palette cleanser!
I binge watched all your videos. We have extremely similar taste in books. Read most of ones you mentioned from all your videos and had similar likeness or dislikeness towards to each book. Only exception is,night circus, which I really love. ☺️
That light, that plant, that sweater, that skin, those eyes, and that hair.. you could be a painting in the Louvre!
Chris! Please make more videos! I love these little book reviews! We need moreeeeeeeeee ❤
These videos are so relaxing to just watch and chill with!
I just finished the 2nd Emily Wilde book and it is even better than the first in my opinion! Love these. Can't wait for the 3rd. Psalm for the Wild Built took me forever too! I absolutely did not get the hype on that one. Glad it brought others joy though.
great suggestions. I hope you keep these videos coming!
I do enjoy your summary on your book journey. Thank you. 🎉
Oooh - that color gold on you is magic!
Here watching after your Q&A video with Benj. You are both adorable. Much love from PH🇵🇭
These books sound so wholesome! I don't necessarily miss star reviews in this video, I think it's great if you make the reviews how it works best for you ^^
gotcha! thank you!🥹
The secret society of Irregular Witch audiobook is also one of the most spectacular audiobooks I’ve ever listened to, which added to the already fantastic story and writing style! I recommend it to everyone I know!
omg I could just listen to you all day!!! Thank you so much. So calming and adorable.
I luckily read Emily Wilde months before I buddy read the Psalm for the Wild- Built duology. Because I enjoyed all of them so much. I have to read other cozy fantasy books now. But seriously-buddy reading the duology was so great because I would give the first book 3 stars but buddy reading it was so fun and the second book was better in my opinion!
I love autumn Chris era
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Waiting up for more videos from you. Again no pressure😅
i’ll keep at it!!
Show off your bookcase in a future video. :)
I NEED TO READ A WIZARD'S GUIDE TO DEFENSIVE BAKING !!!
Fun story
This is the first video of yours I'm watching, I subscribed the moment you said Emily Wilde was your favorite of that year book. Second book almost put me in a reading slump too!
I would love a star rating ! I’m a beginner reader and still yet to read most of the books you mentioned 😭
Look up N.Galilea 's work! Her books are great
OMG I’VE BEEN FOLLOWING BEJI FOR YEARS!!! I didn’t realize you guys were partners!!!😱
We need more cozy sci_ fi , I liked the idea so much
GUYS AHHHH I STILL CANT BELIEVE CHRIS IS HEREEEEE 🎉
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Wow your microphone equipment is really good! Thanks for the book recommendations
love your style, all of it
hey chris i loved this vid! im DEFINITELY picking up emily wildes encyclopedia of faeries literally asap based off of how much ur hyping it up!! thank you for the recs and im looking forward to the next video
also for some vid ideas maybe u could do some romantasy recs?
I think you’re one of my favourite people on the planet
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Thank you so much for this! I can’t wait to check all of these books out! Honestly thank you so much, all your recommendations so far have been fab. Your videos are a kind of comforting that makes me feel so relaxed x
edit: I just read legends and lattes and oh my goodness- it was so good! Thank you so so much for this recommendation! I would have never tried it if it weren't for this video. Genuinely such a good book x
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You have such a calming voice. You should do ASMR :)
Loving your videos 🌟🐝
I loved Legends and Lattes so much! And this convinced me to pick up A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking. If you're in the cozy witchy mood I recommend Payback's A Witch by Lana Harper (and the rest of the series). It's super cozy and fairly low stakes, with great representation. The title is a little kitsch and that almost stopped me from reading it but I'm super happy I gave it a shot. It definitely gave me that being wrapped in a warm witchy blanket feeling!
ahhhh thank you for the rec, i’ll check it out!🧙♀️🍁
i feel like i habe a very similar taste in books so i am going to check these out asap!
He is so so handsome ❤️😭
N.Galilea 's books! READ THEM. They explore the women who stood up and showed how PopexFRANCIS gave promotions to priests who covered up abuse of children. It is dark but so inspiring and calls into question why more men are silent about the abuse and men in power being coddled. It is a tribute to milllennials.
I love that beautiful dramatic plant behind you! I need one lol
loving ur videos so much! dying to know if you have read Gideon the Ninth or the rest of The Locked Tomb series, I am so obsessed. So gay, so dark, definitely gory but probably one of my fav books of all time!
i haven’t but you’ve piqued my interest!!! i’ll look into it ^^
I can't wait to read The Encyclopedia of Fairies, and this review just made me even more hyped to read it! The hardcover book is also absolutely stunning. It's been on my bookshelf for awhile and I just really need to get to it. I will do it for you 😂
Thank you Chris
Chris’ library stans STAND UP 💖✨ delivering wholesome soothing wonderful content every time. We love/support whatever you’re comfortable with
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Would love to see a vid on general fantasy or mythology spin-offs (e.g. The Fourth Wing, Circe, etc.)
If you like, another cozy fantasy recommendation: The House Witch series by Delemhach. It has a will-they-won't-they romance, humorous banter, and funny characters. Highly recommend reading it during your wait for the next Emily Wilde book.
If you like to read something that has a similar dynamic between the main characters: slow burn, banter, bit over-the-top male character, then I recommend Sorcery of Thorns (I wouldn't categorize it as cozy though)...
OMG I LOVE THESE VIDEOOOSS!!!!
thank you so much :))
HELLLLLLO CHRIS!!!! 💗
helloooooooo!!!!!!!
That Encyclopaedia of Faries book reminds me of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke! Totally not a cozy book but it has a very scientific approach to magic
You're the push I needed to get me a Kindle. My husband is always pushing me but im more of a hard copy person. My husband even pushed me to get a library card, so I have access to their online books for free. Thanks for these recommendations😊
can’t recommend the kindle enough, i used to be strictly a physical book reader but i’m a changed man lol
Hey chris. Great video. Honestly, I wasn't the biggest fan of Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries. It felt to me like a worser knock-off of "A Natural History of Dragons" by Marie Brennan, which I think describes much deeper characters and cultural differencies. Also, the academic world is portrayed much more realistically. I highly recommend it.
I loved the last book, the very secret witchy society (I can never get the title correct either) thank you for your cozy review of your books.
Lovely video Chris! Here is my comment to help with the algorithm 🧡
thank you :’)
God Chris, Benjie is one fortunate guy😌
I think instead of a star rating it could be cool to just say which book of the video you would recommend the most and which one you would recommend the least.
I think something like that would feel a little less formal than a star rating
id love to know some of your non fiction favorites!
Love it!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks Chris!!!!!!!!!!!
this is so asmr aesthetic
( i would also reccomend reading "all the lovers in the night" by meiko kawakami its good)
Wow, such great recommendations!! I haven’t heard of any of these. Excited to check them out :) You have such a great perspective! I really love how you talk about each book in detail, it really helps, ha. Thanks for sharing!!
thank you!!!📚☺️
I just started Emily Wilde and got hyped by this!
let me know what you think! also love the ahri pfp lol
@@chrislibrary finished the book in just 1 day! Its so hard to put down 💕
The last two on this list really weren't for me but I'll surely have to check out Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries now! 💛
hope you enjoy it!!!!
I want to try reading again, but I can't seem to find another book series that suits my taste. Btw the books that I really invested my time in are the Harry Potter series, the Host, series of unfortunate events, Hunger Games trilogy & the Infernal Devices trilogy. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Review something by George Eliot. If Middlemarch is too daunting, perhaps Daniel Deronda would work for you.
I looooved Emily Wilde! So good!
Would love to see a video reviewing queer novels!
I'm glad that my 'like' was the 777 'th like. ;)
I followed u on good reads and this is also for algorithm
I got carried away by your shirt... could you please share where did you get it 😂
it’s from hi fi fnk in 2018, i don’t think they sell it anymore :(
What’s the plants name in the back?
We deff have similar tastes!!
Got some new adds to my Goodreads list! Perhaps instead of a star rating maybe just a thumbs up or down?
3:48-4:06: Like people, sometimes we have to give books a chance😅
Have you looked at Anne McCaffrey? Dragons, but so very much more than that🖖
Do you only read fictional fantasy?
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I loved legends and lattes and Emily Wilde's, I have added the others to my to read list as well! Do you have a goodreads account to follow?
yes! it’s linked in the description :)
Hi Chris, if this is a book that you would like, can you please check out "The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe?" I have read it a while back and I remember it being really weird and silly. The writer is Romain Puértolas. I am afraid there is now slow burn in it though, unless I forgot about it :| :) (do you also forget book stories and re-read them after like three years, or do you have good memory?)
thanks for the recommendation, i’ll check it out! and it definitely depends, sometimes i’ll go back and reread but only if i really loved a book!
I'm looking for a witchy book for adults. Like Dracula is Twilight for adults.
May I? Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman.
@@JinheeReads Thank you! I'll check it out!
00:37: Hey, T!
Hi, I’m super curious about your mic, bc sounds incredible, where do you buy it? Or the name of the mic please? Sorry about the questions, but I’ve been lurking some of these but I can’t find a mic that I’m feel cool about it
hello! it’s the Sanken cos-11d
Thank you ✨
YOU'RE funny and cute
What is your accent?
i’m from the U.S.! I live in Los Angeles but grew up in Florida
>Cozy fantasy
It's official, this genre is has reached 120% of peak fraudlence.
Yas king of bookpop coming through with a little mustard moment.
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Hi, congratulations for your reviews. I have always followed your advice. I was really struck by the beauty of "Motion Detection", a thriller book that I found by chance on Amz while looking for a book by Freida McFadden. The cover intrigued me, it's an unusual book with a spectacular ending, I highly recommend it!
I like the light novel "Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint" Have you read it?
I recommend it for you
oh i'm up