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Merrily Kristin
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bibliophile. tea addict. christmas enthusiast. new yorker.
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JULY WRAP UP - Books, TV & Games
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JULY BOOK HAUL
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2024 MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS (July-December)
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As a heads up - I didn't include any special editions from book box companies since the shipping on them is unpredictable. Every special edition mentioned is a publisher special edition that can be purchased at regular bookstores (with one B&N exclusive) and should be released on or close to the original date set by the publisher. Follow: Instagram: merrily_kristin Blog: www.merri...
Mid-Year Book Tag
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march media wrap up
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news & stuff | broken binding, fourth wing, r.f. kuang & more
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Timestamps: 00:00 intro 24:09 special editions 10:54 cover reveals 16:52 book news 20:29 adaptations Follow: Instagram: merrily_kristin Blog: www.merrilykristin.com/ Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/5524572-kristin-hackett-merrily-kristin
march book haul
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2024 cozy games, anime & manga list
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Timestamps: 00:00 intro 00:36 manga 06:38 anime 10:11 games Follow: Instagram: merrily_kristin Blog: www.merrilykristin.com/ Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/5524572-kristin-hackett-merrily-kristin
the rise of book boxes & special editions
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Timestamps: 00:00 intro 03:23 rise of subscription service 07:51 rise of book boxes: a timeline 20:39 oversaturation? 26:00 why did special editions become so popular? 30:26 what makes a special edition special? 31:22 what makes a special edition valuable? 32:33 common book box complaints 39:31 instagram poll results 42:03 in conclusion Follow: Instagram: merrily_kristin Blog: www...
february wrap up | books, tv, movies & manga
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Timestamps: 00:00 intro 00:43 fantasy books 09:40 thrillers 12:39 nonfiction 15:09 romance 17:26 manga 20:50 tv & film 28:16 games Follow: Instagram: merrily_kristin Blog: www.merrilykristin.com/ Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/5524572-kristin-hackett-merrily-kristin
new & stuff - name of the wind, throne of glass, brandon sanderson & more
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new & stuff - name of the wind, throne of glass, brandon sanderson & more
january wrap up | books, manga, tv, movies & games
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january wrap up | books, manga, tv, movies & games
news & stuff | percy jackson, christina lauren, wisteria & more
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news & stuff | percy jackson, christina lauren, wisteria & more
news & stuff | fourth wing, cassandra clare, ali hazelwood, jla & more!
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news & stuff | fourth wing, cassandra clare, ali hazelwood, jla & more!
Can anyone recommend any Manga that has deep fall vibes? Cozy or crazy are welcome. I know very little of Manga, but a little familiar with anime.
Great wrap up! ❤ Love hearing your thoughts on books and TV.
i read the spellshop and really loved it!! i also read a eatly copy of the teller of small fortners and loved it!!
i def think i am going to add movies and tv shows i watch into my wrap up.!! if you don't mind :)
I just haven't been able to get books this year what with my first dog passing a year ago this March from an undiagnosed brain tumor and aneurysm and now having a new dog a puppy I adopted her at the end of May beginning of April to take care of I just haven't gotten the time to go out and book shop lately
I love dropout too! I actually did the Kickstarter for the Um Actually game and I love playing it with my fellow nerdy friends
sounds like a great month book and entertainment wise! hope you had an even more fun celebration!🎉
I need to start reading Robin Hobb. Maybe in the winter.
I still haven't continued the Ruochio series. I read Empire of Silence and it was ok for me, felt a little like a massive prologue but I really liked the alien archeology. Oh Ship of Destiny, it's so annoying that she included some elements that felt unnecessary I definitely relate to loving the beginning and then was jarred when all the sudden things happened that made me mad lol. YAY Warbreaker!!
Unrelated but I am in love with your mushroom shirt!!!
I read four books in July, which even though it's very little, it's kind of an improvement because back in June I read two books which is very poor of me but so far so good in July - reading four books. Let's see how August goes ❤❤
Olivie Blake I’ve been noticing is very miss than a hit to a lot of people I for one am not interested in any of her books they all sound great but in execution man they sound so bad:/ she’s one of those authors that makes me question how she’s still writing bestselling books I know that’s harsh but clearly nobody is enjoying a lot of her books
i thought the spellshop was so cute a very cute side character occured and also a pretty good plot as well.
Oh my goodness I’m obsessed with all the Game of Thrones!!! I’ve had my eye on the folio society edition for a while! I think I might have to take the plunge! They’re gorgeous! If you don’t mind me asking, where did you get the throne? It’s beautiful! 😍💜
oh no! TBB had another leftover sale of the goblin emperor? 😮 they had one many months ago and i remember being so devastated that it sold out while i was inputting my data and the book vanished from the basket 😥 what a great haul! all the game of thrones books look great, especially the one with the fold out map. and the cute little throne!! i was so torn about the TBB editions of malazan, all the comments about the books being confusing just make me a bit cautious. in the end, i didn’t order them. maybe i’ll give the first book a read at some point, though. i also got the blacktongue thief books and didn’t know they differ so much in tone - that’s really good to know. thanks! my tbr, you ask? one word: overwhelming! 😆 i try not to think about it too much and just read according to my mood. 🤷🏼♀️ the puzzle looks great! have a lovely day, kristin, and happy reading! 💜
I love Ryan Cahill's bound and broken. I have them on audio (all my reading is done with audio) I hope when the series is done Broken Binding will do a special edition. I would love to own those books
Hi Kristin, I know that this has nothing to do with books, but would you make a video about NYC and the things you recommend? I'm going in fall, and I always love your photos and things you talk about doing. Where is the board game cafe you went to? (Sorry I don't have insta so can't comment there)
Such a darling little TBR jar!
That tbr jar is so cute!
You get a lot of birthday presents from your guy. I don't get any on my birthday from my bf of 12 years ! LOL
The Spellshop sounds so good!
I received books on my birthday for July My favorite is The Nature of Middle-Earth I am trying to read all my books on my tbr and have cut it down by unhauling books
I will be curious what you think of the rest of Game of Thrones, I LOVE books 1-3, am lukewarm on book 4, and book 5 is not for me. And I don't know that I agree the Spellshop is "super light" on the romance, I think it depends on what you are looking for in your romance. There is chemistry and banter between what will obviously become the romantic couple but it's not in the more typical like insane lust way we see in romantasy. I LOVED the Spellshop, probably my favorite romantasy I have ever read, but if you are one who puts a big emphasis on spice then this book has none of that, but I knew as soon as I read it that people would argue about whether or not it is romantasy because there is also a significant amount of world building and plot. And you will have to let my know what happens with GotM when you get to it and if you agree it's easier getting in to knowing a lot about D and D worldbuilding
Cute top!!! I ordered a few books in July but none have arrived yet. I got Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and The Redeemer and The Devil's Star by Jo Nesbo since I just finished the book that precedes them, The Redbreast (which was excellent btw)
The Goblin Emperor is for me 7✨️ out of 5. I sooo hope you like it as well.
So many gorgeous editions!!! 📚😍
I got the Waterstones exclusive edition of As Good As Dead by Holly Jackson in July and I love a complete collection of Holly Jackson's Good Girl's Guide to Murder series in exclusive editions 🖤🤍❤️
Are you planning on reading the CR Laudna book “What Doesn’t Break”?
I’ve read every Alexis Henderson and I’m reading An Academy for Liars now, it’s good but her first novel was her best in my opinion. Nothing has topped that one yet!!
A Sorceress Comes to Call is really good. I still think about the characters, they are so lovable!!!
That's so great to hear!!
aw, man.. my comment evaporated as i was nearly finished writing it 😂 i shall shorten it now to: thanks for sharing! found a few i hadn’t heard of and added them to my wishlist 🥰 love your necklace 🥰 have a lovely day, kristin, and happy reading! 💜
Thanks for highlighting these books, Kristen. I’ve added several to my TBR!
The new M. L. Rio book and Now comes the mist sound really intriguing. I'm also super excited about The House at the Watch Hill by Karen Marie Moning that's set to release on October 1.
Oh I’m so excited for Keefe’s side of the story!!!
I’m always excited for more Keefe!
I'm reading What the River Knows by Isabel Ibenez and it is exactly the same as what you are saying about Where the Library Hides. So I did my research and found out it is the sequel to What the River Knows (which is an excellent book)
Yes! Thats why I said I was waiting to read the first book so I could read them back to back 😊 I’m glad you’re enjoying it!!
I still haven’t started stormlight 😭 it intimidates me so much, but I really want to read it
It’s so big, but well worth the read!!
I'm excited for the 8th volume of The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare. They are a such quick and easy read, as they are graphic novels 💙💙
Yay! I hope you enjoy it!
Favorite books so far 2024- The Women by Kristin Hannah - The Only One Left by Riley Sager are my favorites so far for 2024.
That Dragon Mage edition is so stunning, the hidden fore edge painting is so cool, I love that you didn't know it had that. Oof, Ship of Destiny started SO good but then some decisions were made with character motivations that really turned me off for personal reason so it would probably end up in most disappointing reads for me, but I hope you love it. Also, I feel like you have a lot of experience with Dungeons and Dragons and the clear inspirations from D and D in Malazan will be much less confusing for you or at least that is what happened for me.
OMG that was the best surprise! Dragon Mage is even more beautiful than I had thought! Ah I'm sorry to hear that Ship of Destiny was disappointing for you- I'm just over 55% in and I'm really loving being back with these characters and out to sea. OKAY why did no one ever tell me that Malazan took inspiration from D&D?!?! I'm officially the most confident I've ever felt now about wanting to read it and thinking I'll enjoy it!!
@@MerrilyKristin It’s my husbands fav book we own because of that feature 🤣 Yeah I loved the first half but then she leaned into some homophobic stereotypes that I just…hated 🤣 but I know it’s definitely a personal low tolerance thing. Right? No one told me either that Malazan started as Erikson and Esselmont’s D and D campaign setting 🤣 and there are some CLEAR inspirations for example the Tiste andii in Malazan are daughters of dark and float around in a flying castle which clearly is inspired by the Netherese who worship Shar goddess of the night and fly around in flying castles 💀🤣
Welcome back! Dungeons and Drama is a book I’ve been interested in reading, and now I’m even more excited to pick it up sometime. 😊
Ahh I hope you love it! It was such a great read!
Welcome back! 😁 Glad to hear you're loving the fantasy that you're reading 🐉🐉🐉🧙♂🏰 I had a very, _very_ meh start of a reading year until April, when I read a few fantastic books back to back to back 🤩 My top 3 reads of the year so far have been: 1. Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick 2. Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 3. The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo
Thank you! I'm so glad you were able to turn your reading year around in April! I've been curious about Mask of Mirrors.
Welcome back! ✨ I'd love to see a video on all your recent favourites! (books, games, movies, etc)
Thank you!! And good idea!
I’ve read 20 of these!!🎉❤
I'm currently reading Clash of Kings, inspired to finally continue with the series while watching House of Dragon, and I really love it.
YAY!!! I'm planning to read Clash of Kings in August!
Dungeons and drama sounds so cute!
It really is!
yay! you finally got that UK edition of name of the wind!!! bad enough that the number of copies is often quite low, but to then additionally limit sale to one country? were they trying to give scalpers some work? 🤭 sorry to hear about the DNFs. on that note, i just recently read the lost story by meg shaffer and recommend skipping it. synopsis sounded intriguing, story started out fine and then it fell flat. i hope you’ll have no more DNFs for the rest of the year! 🤞 silverblood promise - same. i saw that endpaper and simply had to buy the book! i hope to one day pick up the first game of thrones book and actually finish it. started twice so far 🫣 i don't know why i never manage to continue and finish. i like it, loved the show, the audiobook also sounds excellent, and yet.. 🤷🏼♀️ same with outlander. don't even know how many times i started book one 🫣 i'm still intimidated by what i hear of malazan. not sure that i enjoy confusing. but, i guess, the only way to find out, is to try it. have a lovely day, kristin, and happy reading! 💜
I hope you enjoy Game of Thrones when you get to it!!
ahh glad to see you back :) I think the best book I read this year was The Secret History. definitely lived up to the hype!
Ahhh I’m so happy to hear that! Secret History was one of my favorite books that I read last year!!
I have been DNFing so many books this year too. I feel like June was my worst reading month.
I hope we can both turn things around during spooky season!
So glad to see a new video!
thank you!
Welcome back Kristen! 😊 I totally understand what you mean about DNF’s. I’ve done more this year than I have in a long while. 😂
Thank you! Sorry that you've been in the same boat with all of the DNFs this year 🤣