The city of the dreaming books is by a German author. It was really popular in Germany when it came out 10+ years ago. Its so funny to see it being promoted so much later in the US. You can definitely read this as a stand alone. The books he published prior take place in the same universe but focus on completely different characters. There is sometimes cross referencing but it doesn't take that much away to miss that. I really liked the book at the time.. its a very weird funny, sometimes childlike phantasy novel that takes place in a city where everything is about books. He also does the illustrations as he drew comics and animation movies before writing that book. The booklings (if that will actually be their name in English) are by far my most favourite fictional creatures ever. It is a stand alone novel but Moers wrote a follow up based on the success of the first one.. you can ignore that one but I think you will enjoy the dreaming books for sure ;). If you wanted to read other books by him after that one I'd recommend the 13.5 lives of Capitain Bluebear Enjoy :)
that's so interesting to hear, thank you so much for adding such a detailed explanation!! i'm definitely excited to read the city of dreaming books even more now!
I'm so glad you had a good experience in NYC. I was born and raised there. I've since moved to another state, but it always make me smile when I see someone else enjoying their visit there.
Witch hat atelier is such a good series that discusses so many important topics! I also think it does a really good job on discussing them in a way that younger audiences can understand while also doing so in a way that older audiences can really study and egage with
The vlog and book haul were great and all, but I had no idea you were one of the authors in the All These Sunken Souls anthology! Congratulations on that, and 100K!
Congrats on reaching 100k! It makes me so happy to see one of my favorite RUclipsrs reaching such a momentous event. Seeing you enjoying yourself in New York with friends brought a smile to my face. Your book haul was ✨chef's kiss✨. I am glad that you are feeling better to make some content. Cannot wait for fictionalfates phase III!!
Congratulations on 100k!!!! I'm glad that you enjoyed your time in the US and at Barnes & Noble, especially. Your reaction to the in-store Starbucks and large cup size made me giggle because it's such routine thing to me.
Definitely visit The Strand and Books of Wonder the next time you’re in NYC! They have great signed books. Barnes and Noble also has gorgeous leather bound classics. Thanks for sharing your travels and congratulations on 100k!
Yess a Joel vlog! I’ll live through you for visiting the NYC B&N. I live where I could hop on a train and go any weekend but the day I will be able to go I have to bring my cousins who are visiting, somewhere else in nyc. But it’s the one that’s 3 floors? Cause there’s 2 B&Ns I’m pretty sure there
Such a fun vlog! I always try to limit my book spending butttt 😅 also! I was wondering if you’ve ever seen the doc called The Booksellers? About rare book collectors/sellers in ny
ohhh I've listened to the audiobook of I'm glad my mom died and GOOD GODESS I was definitely impacted by it. it's the type of book that touched some scars and made me cry, and I cannot forget it, it's just forged in my mind now
absolutely loved the vlog and the format! the world looks very calming, beautiful and whimsical through your lens! makes me wanna visit nyc and all the amazing bookstores.
I'm going back to New York this September (for the second time) and watching your vlog bring so much memories. In my first trip, I visited the same Barnes & Nobles, the same bagel place, and also the Met... but didn't visited "Books are Magic" so I'm adding it to me to-do list. I remember beeing equally overwhelmed by the variety and quantity of books in this giant Barnes and Noble and I was so tempted to buy many books but because English is not my mother tongue (I'm French), I'm always scared to read English language books because sometimes the writing is too complex, making me read 3 times each sentence to understand. On the other hand, so many great books never get a French translation (or many years later) so I am always torn... I finally found an author that I really love (Grady Hendrix): his books are super easy to read for me.
I’m a relatively new subscriber and am looking forward to what you are going to share in 2023. I just started Strike the Zither this morning and can’t wait for your take on it
Congrats on 100K! You definitely deserve it : ) The museum is stunning! I loved the Sunbearer Trials and I can’t wait to see what you think about it! So happy to see your face on my sub feed again ❤
Congrats on 100K! 💛 I loved this vlog. I live in Virginia and like to do a yearly NYC trip, but I didn’t get to go this year. This vlog filled the void in my heart. I’m glad you bought all the books, drank lots of coffee, and had good food. 🙂
congratulations on the 100k! glad you had fun in NY i live there :) i actually live a block away from the MOMA lol we might of passed each other and didnt know it lol
Such a great vlog! Yes, B&N usually has a Starbucks but they don't take the SB gift card. :( Now that you have been to the Met you MUST read one of my childhood favorite books, The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.
Omg, this video is so cozy and nice. And I'm sorry, but I couldn't stop thinking: is this the Barnes & Nobles Jack Edwards went to? Anyhow, would love to visit one day as well :)
i definitely recommend you start reading heaven official's blessing, the author is called mo xiang tong xiu, and its a gay historical fantasy light novels i think you'd adore
‘British Art…I wonder if its stolen’ HELP I AM CACKLING 💀😭
but did i lie?!
lmao when the entire British museum is stolen goods 😂
The city of the dreaming books is by a German author. It was really popular in Germany when it came out 10+ years ago. Its so funny to see it being promoted so much later in the US. You can definitely read this as a stand alone. The books he published prior take place in the same universe but focus on completely different characters. There is sometimes cross referencing but it doesn't take that much away to miss that.
I really liked the book at the time.. its a very weird funny, sometimes childlike phantasy novel that takes place in a city where everything is about books. He also does the illustrations as he drew comics and animation movies before writing that book. The booklings (if that will actually be their name in English) are by far my most favourite fictional creatures ever. It is a stand alone novel but Moers wrote a follow up based on the success of the first one.. you can ignore that one but I think you will enjoy the dreaming books for sure ;). If you wanted to read other books by him after that one I'd recommend the 13.5 lives of Capitain Bluebear
Enjoy :)
that's so interesting to hear, thank you so much for adding such a detailed explanation!! i'm definitely excited to read the city of dreaming books even more now!
I'm so glad you had a good experience in NYC. I was born and raised there. I've since moved to another state, but it always make me smile when I see someone else enjoying their visit there.
Witch hat atelier is such a good series that discusses so many important topics! I also think it does a really good job on discussing them in a way that younger audiences can understand while also doing so in a way that older audiences can really study and egage with
The vlog and book haul were great and all, but I had no idea you were one of the authors in the All These Sunken Souls anthology! Congratulations on that, and 100K!
Yessss, I'm so excited to have my story in amongst such amazing writers!!
Congratulations on reaching this milestone, well done, you truly deserve it!
thank you so much 🥺
Congrats on reaching 100k! It makes me so happy to see one of my favorite RUclipsrs reaching such a momentous event. Seeing you enjoying yourself in New York with friends brought a smile to my face. Your book haul was ✨chef's kiss✨. I am glad that you are feeling better to make some content. Cannot wait for fictionalfates phase III!!
yesss, phase III is gonna slay i hope!
OMGGG! FINALLY!! I MISSED YOU SO MUCH! SO GLAD TO HAVE YOU BACK!! CONGRATULATIONS FOR 100K, JOEL!! I LOVE YOU!!
AHH THANK YOU SO MUCH 🥺 IM SO GLAD TO BE BACK ON YOUR FEED EEEE also thank you for the congrats on 100k, it means a lot!!
i love your comment about the startbuck haha. a barnes and noble's starbucks is a highlight anytime you go😭😂
anyone else love his voice? it's so calming 😅
there's nothing like watching joel go to a bunch of bookstores in a cozy new york vlog!!! congrats to him on the 100k, so well-deserved 🥰💖
watching this while im sick made me feel better…i miss nyc and going to bookstores there. thank you for this video 🫶
Hey, bestie! So glad to see you again. Congrats on 100K! ❤
eeee it’s good to be back!! thank you so much ✨
8:01 absolutely iconic
oh defintiely
I absolutely love New York. I went there for my 13th birthday and never wanted to leave
Joel, i'm so happy you bought the city of dreaming books! This is one of my favourite books of all time...i hope you enjoy it 🙏
eeee thank you!! i hope i enjoy it too
Congratulations on 100k!!!! I'm glad that you enjoyed your time in the US and at Barnes & Noble, especially. Your reaction to the in-store Starbucks and large cup size made me giggle because it's such routine thing to me.
dslkfjlkfjd i can't even get used to it!
Your channel is so cozy, instant good vibes when watching ur vids!
this whole trip is my dream!! new york + book shopping + the met! yes please!!
Serving looks, stunning friends, food and books???? The most perfect vacation!
Loving vicariously through you rn that Barnes and Nobel looks so good
oh daaaaaamn, i like "innovate and annihilate" as a freaking mantra for 2023!
it's a mindset!!!
You just blessed my evening🧋✨
i’m so happy to hear that 🥺
So glad your videos came onto my homepage!!!! Love your content. Can’t wait to watch more.
loveeeed the editing in this vlog
thank you so much omg!!
Definitely visit The Strand and Books of Wonder the next time you’re in NYC! They have great signed books. Barnes and Noble also has gorgeous leather bound classics. Thanks for sharing your travels and congratulations on 100k!
i'll definitely note those down for next time, and thank you so much for watching and the congratulations!
I love this video it make me feel good to know that I’m not the only one buy a lot of books the baskets 🧺 😅oh yesssss
Love the joy the bookshopping experience brought ya. And yes so many more bookstores to check out when you come back and excited when ya do!
this video looks so good and it's calming 🥰
Lovely to have you back! Congratulations on 100k and your trip away ♡
i've booked Hay Festival for the first time this year and I'm so excited! You should definitely look into going :)
Yess a Joel vlog! I’ll live through you for visiting the NYC B&N. I live where I could hop on a train and go any weekend but the day I will be able to go I have to bring my cousins who are visiting, somewhere else in nyc. But it’s the one that’s 3 floors? Cause there’s 2 B&Ns I’m pretty sure there
I think this one was 4 floors!!
Such a fun vlog! I always try to limit my book spending butttt 😅 also! I was wondering if you’ve ever seen the doc called The Booksellers? About rare book collectors/sellers in ny
I'm going to save this video and show it to anyone ill be with when I travel to America and say, recreate it!!!!! Because it was so lovely
ohhh I've listened to the audiobook of I'm glad my mom died and GOOD GODESS I was definitely impacted by it. it's the type of book that touched some scars and made me cry, and I cannot forget it, it's just forged in my mind now
congrats on 100k!!!
thank you so much!
I went to NY in october as well. Dident have time for BnN but went to the Strand. Still had a great time. Looks like you did too
absolutely loved the vlog and the format! the world looks very calming, beautiful and whimsical through your lens! makes me wanna visit nyc and all the amazing bookstores.
i'm so happy to hear that eee
I LOVE THIS VLOG SO MUCH I KEEP COMING BACK TO IT THANK YOU
I'm going back to New York this September (for the second time) and watching your vlog bring so much memories. In my first trip, I visited the same Barnes & Nobles, the same bagel place, and also the Met... but didn't visited "Books are Magic" so I'm adding it to me to-do list. I remember beeing equally overwhelmed by the variety and quantity of books in this giant Barnes and Noble and I was so tempted to buy many books but because English is not my mother tongue (I'm French), I'm always scared to read English language books because sometimes the writing is too complex, making me read 3 times each sentence to understand. On the other hand, so many great books never get a French translation (or many years later) so I am always torn... I finally found an author that I really love (Grady Hendrix): his books are super easy to read for me.
watching your videos is like the ultimate comfort, cosy vibes, so glad you're back! (also that 100k is SO well deserved)
thank you so much ahhh!! cozy vibes are the theme for 2023
Congrats on 100K!!!!! Loved your book haul and your appreciation of the venti size Starbucks drink. 😛 It's so American lol
Glad to gave you back again ✨And still serving the best fashion looks too
you know it!
Sunbearer Trials is so good! I want the sequel immedately!
Congrats on 100k! And hope you enjoyed your time in the city a lot of us love to hate, but still love because lets be real... It's New York City!
Congratulations, 100 K
Congratulations on reaching 100k! 🎉
I’m a relatively new subscriber and am looking forward to what you are going to share in 2023. I just started Strike the Zither this morning and can’t wait for your take on it
welcome to the channel and omg i'm so excited to both share my 2023 content and read strike the zither!
loved your vlog, congrats on reaching 100k!! 😊
Congrats on 100K! That’s so exciting!
Congrats on 100K! You definitely deserve it : )
The museum is stunning! I loved the Sunbearer Trials and I can’t wait to see what you think about it! So happy to see your face on my sub feed again ❤
spoiler: i loved the sunbearer trials too!
Congratulations on 100k!
i love watching non-americans react to barnes and noble so much!! almost every barnes and noble has a starbucks in it!
what!!! i'm moving in
Congrats on 100K! 💛 I loved this vlog. I live in Virginia and like to do a yearly NYC trip, but I didn’t get to go this year. This vlog filled the void in my heart. I’m glad you bought all the books, drank lots of coffee, and had good food. 🙂
i'm so glad my vlog could help you fill that void! hopefully you'll get to go next year!
This made my Christmas Week
omg i'm so glad to hear that!
congratulations on the 100k! glad you had fun in NY i live there :) i actually live a block away from the MOMA lol we might of passed each other and didnt know it lol
omg no way!
Thank you
JOEL ❤ congrats - both the thumbnail and this vlog are wonderful !!!
thank you so much my love 🥺🥺
I went to New York a few years ago and it was such a cool trip! I didn't make it to any bookstores though, which is something I definitely regret.
ahhh, next time though!
Joel you are such a sweetie 😭💞 "STARBUCKS IN A BOOKSTORE?" There's a BN Cafe (Starbucks) in almost every Barnes and Noble! 🥺
I just signed the petition for Harper Collins, thank you for sharing it. I love your videos, and congrats on 100K!
STRIKE SOLIDARITY YES!
You can go to the housing works and mcnelly Jackson
hearing joelle's giggle in the background is really making this for me
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Such a great vlog! Yes, B&N usually has a Starbucks but they don't take the SB gift card. :( Now that you have been to the Met you MUST read one of my childhood favorite books, The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.
Omg, this video is so cozy and nice. And I'm sorry, but I couldn't stop thinking: is this the Barnes & Nobles Jack Edwards went to? Anyhow, would love to visit one day as well :)
Vitor Martins!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
please read the locked tomb series 😭💖
SOON! very soon!
Vitor Martins ir really an amazing brazilian author 🇧🇷❤
truly!!!
i definitely recommend you start reading heaven official's blessing, the author is called mo xiang tong xiu, and its a gay historical fantasy light novels i think you'd adore
😊👍🏻👏✌🏻🤩
Next time you're in New York go to Word Up! Books!!
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OMG YOU LIKE A BRAZILIAN AUTHOR 😭😭😭😭😭😭
Hello I 'm new to your channel. 🤗
I have a book recommendation for you it's an autobiography by Angela Y Davis if interested.
:)
New York City. Sadly the whole city smells really bad