What books have you bought recently or want to buy soon?

@tafflene3141

3 жыл бұрын

ooh i recently bought 'these violent delights' and 'crescent city'!! im really excited to read them

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

@Natalie Kozlowski I’ve seen this book everywhere and wanna get my hands on it so badly!!

@storyofpages

3 жыл бұрын

I loove your videos! I recently bought 'Legendborn' and I'm already so excited to start it.

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I have that one ans same!! It looks and sounds so good

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Omg congrats!!! And thank you 💛

circe and song of achilles are not a duo loft btw! They both just relate to Greek mythology but you don’t have to read them in any order

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been told otherwise! I guess there is an overlap between the books and it makes more sense to read song of Achilles first then Circe. This is what I’ve been told by people who have read it

@CathyCoconut

3 жыл бұрын

I read Circe first and then Song of Achilles and honestly I don't think it would have made any difference reading them the other way around.

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Hmm 🧐 I guess I don’t need song of Achilles then! Which did you enjoy better?

@CathyCoconut

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDimmer Circe was brilliant! The Song of Achilles was really interesting but I didn't enjoy it as much.

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I shall take that advice thank you!!!

omg and i have to say i'm so so jaleous of the size of the bookshops like we do have an english bookshop (here in belgium) but it's so small😳😳

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Omg no!! I only have one bookstore near my house but it’s a decent size. I’ve also always wanted to come to Belgium 😫

@productiony2496

3 жыл бұрын

omg wait where do you go in Belgium??

@GwenM98

3 жыл бұрын

@@productiony2496 there's a Waterstones in Brussels, and Fnac/Standaard Boekhandel/Club also have a good English selection online

@rubydoe2881

3 жыл бұрын

oh wow i can’t imagine living without many bookstores lol. i live in nyc so there’s certainly no lack of bookstores.

@marieverstappen144

2 жыл бұрын

Luddites is a specialised English bookshop in Antwerp, they have a great selection !

I badly want those books! 😭 but in my country there's no used bookshop for this reason most of the books are really costly specially hard cover one

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Awh no :((

@15meghanapagidipala9h3

2 жыл бұрын

Try to save your allowance money and buy em . I am doing the same.

I live in Germany and here it is complete lockdown and I haven’t been to any bookshop for more than 6 months :(

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Awh :( hopefully we can get back to normal soon and you can go!

@simply_angeliqueACNH

3 жыл бұрын

I also live in Germany but luckily book shops count as "shops for daily needs" in my area :)

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

It is DEFINITELY a daily need for us bookworms 😂

@simply_angeliqueACNH

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDimmer absolutely! I think I spend more money on books than food😅

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I think I do too...idk my coffee addiction is pretty bad 😂

that's such a clean copy of the deathly hallows! & i found all of my harry potter hardbacks at a bunch of different secondhand bookstores for less than $10 each! you should be able to find them easily cause people are always getting rid of them 🤷🏻‍♀️

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly!! I’m slowly collecting all the hardbacks second hand. Most of them that I’ve found are first editions so they are more expensive but I’ll slowly get there!! Super happy that deathly hallows one was is great condition

@Veronica.1029

2 жыл бұрын

That's what I'mma do

@nishthagupta1357

Жыл бұрын

That's a great theory! I would try to find them soon too! ❤

missing this the most during quarantine Where i live there not many bookstores i wish i could live somewhere they have pretty bookshops. My recent was the last book in Blood and ash and The rules of wolves. And I’m currently reading them and love every bit of my read. Highly recommend 💜

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly the US isn’t “quarantining” much anymore. A lot more things have opened in my state (even though we’re having an increase in cases). But don’t worry I’m being safe! It is super nice to be able to have a bookstore so close to my school even tho I don’t live there yet 💛 The rule of wolves Is also part of grishaverse right? I need to get those!!

@rainbowgirl2540

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDimmer thanks for uploading this, it kind of did satisfy my soul. I love these book shopping vlog way too much now. Cases are rising here and we in quarantine again. You need to, can’t wait to hear your thoughts. Thank you for being the best!

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Of course love I’m happy to satisfy your soul today :) and yes ma’am I shall keep you all updated on it!!

Haha I literally went to Barns and Noble 2 days ago!! I got -The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue -We Were Liars -Give Me Your Hand And a writing journal thingy. Love your vids btw ❤

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

YESSS TO THE FIRST TWO BOOKS!! YAY! And thank u 💛💛

@mckenzieblake1347

3 жыл бұрын

we were liars is so good!! lmk if you like The invisible life of addie larue, i’m thinking about reading it next lol

@addisonmiddleton1816

3 жыл бұрын

@@mckenzieblake1347 I'm currently reading it!! So far I reallllly love it. I'm pretty excited for the rest of it and I think you would like it!

@mckenzieblake1347

3 жыл бұрын

Addison Middleton ah okay, thank you!!

@aubreyvidal6040

3 жыл бұрын

We were liars is so good!!!

ur videos are always so prettyy✨

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Thankkk YOUUU 😇

If my city had a second hand book shop, it would be a game over for me and my wallet 🤣

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly when I live back at home we don’t have one but up at my school we have a couple!

@nishthagupta1357

Жыл бұрын

Same here 🤣

I recently bought The Gilded Ones, King of Scars and Witches Steeped in Gold. Which I am excited to get to.

I am OBSESSED with your vids

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Awe thank you!!

HOW IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT HOW MUCH HE LOOKS LIKE HEATH LEDGER IN “10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU”

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

HAHAHA this made me laugh I’ve never heard someone say that I’m sending this to him 😂😂💛

@kelseydiaz1720

3 жыл бұрын

OMG HE DOES

@mirabell4040

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same! 😂

i’ve been having to order books off amazon because the closest barnes & noble is like an hour and 30 minutes away, so i can’t go, but i want to go *so* bad!! i love your videos by the way

@zoesemple3418

2 жыл бұрын

I’m from Northern Ireland and Waterstones (the bookstore) is an hour away and, as I can’t drive, it is impossible to get there. I bought books on Amazon and some copies were questionable! 🤨

Why did I feel that I was actually with you guys bookshopping? 🤣 Cute relationship that you have💕

The wicked book is a good one. I have read it i just finished before i started watching!

I love your videos and today I bought two books: My policeman and red, white and royal blue so I am very excited!!!

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 💛💛

Another great book haul! I will get back to reading soon when I finish the semester! Spartans Will 💚. We are almost there, Melissa

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

We are SOOOO close we’ve got this!

@eleanorelaborates7084

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDimmer yes- we sure are :)

I miss home! I’m from Lansing and as soon as you said it I was flooded with memories! Awesome video

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Haven’t been up there since this video and miss it so much! Will be back in the fall :))

I love this please make more of these vid!!

Everything in this video is just so pretty ❤

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank youu 🥺

the Jimi Hendrix poster in the back gives me life :) we love people with good taste 😌

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

you can thank my wonderful bf for that one :))

Gotta say your subs are growing fast♥️♥️♥️. Also love your videos 😊

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Ikr?! And thank youu 💛

love your video! as always

I just found you through this video and I love your vibe! Subscribed ✨

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Awh thank you welcome to the channel!!0

i love your videos and you totally inspire me to read more!!🤍🤍🤍

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank youuu and I’m so glad I’m able to inspire you 💛💛

🥰Your videos always make my day 🙌💜

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥺

I finally got out of my reading slump yay! And omg you laughing made me smile until my cheeks hurt🥺🥺😊 and I got some book recs because why not: “The last magician” which is an awesome heist books (I’m going to be honest the first 100 pages are so hard to get through but after that it’s SO amazing) this book left me SHOOK “Caraval” which is such a good fantasy book, so twisty and fun (I finish this whole series in less than a week) honestly if you like any fantasy then this book is for you. “The unbecoming of Mara dyer” which is honestly a kind of creepy book but it’s so incredibly well done! It’s one of my favourite trilogies, and it also has multiple plot twists. It’s about a girl who can wish death to anyone (not a spoiler don’t worry).

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Love these book recs thank you!!! And I’m so glad you got out of your reading slump best feeling ever!!

Looked like a fun day! I’m currently reading “I killed Zoe Spanos” and it’s so good and twisted so far!!

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

It was indeed a fun day :)

I hope you hit 5k soon queen❤

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

thank you love 🥺💛

I got : Carlos Ruzi Zafon Marina :D it is one of my favorite books

I just found you and I’m so excited! I’m from Lansing and I go to that Barnes and Noble all the time! I’m excited to find someone kind of close to me!

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Oh hey!!! I always love when people from Michigan find my page. I also love the B&N selection at the one in lansing 🥰

Two of my favorite books are The Song Of Achilles and My Policeman, let me know of you liked one of them, 😙

@chrissyplanteater2892

3 жыл бұрын

Just finished song of Achilles best ever ❤️

I'm going to love this book channel.

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Yay!!!

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not a complete book channel as I do other content too but still hope u enjoy

Omg when i saw the grade in the pulse app🤣🤣 good job on the 98 tho woow

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

That app gives so much anxiety 😂😂

A touch of darkness ✨💯❤️

I know shadow and bone just came out but I'm finishing run and rising then I'm gunma watch the show and then read six of crows and that order make no sense but six of crows is coming on Monday 😂😂 I've also binge watched all your videos

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Awe thank you 💛 and I feel I’m still on shadow and bone but I’m trying to read them all in like 48 hours so I can watch the show

Me and my fam go to this small (when I say small I mean very small) town and there are around five book shops I have been around 2 times and I’ve only just got into reading recently AND WERE GOING AGAIN SOON 😆😆😆😆😆😆LIKE IN 3 OR 4 DAYS 😆😆😆😆📚📖

thank you for sharing. Got some new inspiration 👏

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Yay!!!

UMMM I WANNA GO TO THIS THIRFT BOOKSTORE RIGHT NOWWW 😭😭

recently brought find you in the dark!

if you haven’t you need to read the 3rd book in the AGGGTM series As Good As Dead its so good

@MelissaDimmer

2 жыл бұрын

I got it recently!!

In my town,we don't have a bookstore.Tragic,right? So, eBook it is.I envy you guys 🤧

the bridgerton series is VERY good

Your book videos are my absolute favorite! I recently just bought some books from Amazon! -the woman in the window (I wanted to make sure I read it before the movie comes out!) -it ends with us -the silent patient Let me know if you’ve read any of these! I’m so excited!

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

The silent patient is on my Amazon wishlist!! I so badly wanna get it

Awesome video!

Ahhh I love you so much

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

& I love u!!

I need to start reading Harry potter

The tiktok book section gave me dopamine

I feel so safe here

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

GOOD!!! That’s the goal :) this is a safe space here 💛

GIRL YOUR ACCOUNT IS GROWING SO FAST

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I have barely comprehended 3K and now I’m nearly at 5k what’s going on 😭😭💛💛

please do more book shopping vids 💓 idk if its weird or not but i really really enjoy watching your bookshopping vlogs every night ahaha

@MelissaDimmer

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not going to be doing anymore book related videos for a while

@melrosev_

2 жыл бұрын

omg u are my fav booktuber can u tell me why ( if u dont mind ofc ) 😢

@MelissaDimmer

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not a booktuber & it will be in a video that I upload soon

@melrosev_

2 жыл бұрын

sure ❤️ i'll always support u, thank u for replying my comments.

I’m already on episode 5 of shadow and bone 😳

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

PLS NO SPOILERS I HAVENT WATCHED IT YET 😂

Awesome video

Lol .. "the owner that owns this bookshop" 🤣🤣 indeed, that is what an owner is. Cute.

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I was trying the explain that the owner that owed the first bookstore also owned the second one we went to as well

Hello from CA! Hope all goes well with your vaccine appt : )

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

My like is the 1100th one!🥰🥺🎃

Hii! How do you clean/disinfect the books?

@MelissaDimmer

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t clean books? That would ruin them

Have you finished all the Harry Potter books? I have read until gof, but I’m so unmotivated to do the last 3.. also do you have any good romance book recs? Like childhood friends to enemies to lovers trop? I love you btw! I’ve been binging all your videos! You deserve more subs

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I haven’t finished them yet no! I also haven’t read any romance books recently I’m sorry! Thank you for binging the videos I really appreciate that💛

@tminusliv

2 жыл бұрын

The a court of thorns amd roses series is a fun one for romance. Lots of smut though. The last 3 HP books are so worth ittttt read them

I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLT ONE WHO DID THE PINEAPPLE THING WHEN I/SOMEONE SNEEZES

you look gorgeous.

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Awe thank youuu 💛

What thrift store bookstores did you go to? One on grand river is The Curious Bookshop and what was the other one? (Was a student At MSU)

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

The second one was the archives! It’s owned by the same owner as curious bookshop

can you pleaseeeeeeeeeeee read the cruel prince and look into it if you would like it, it is my favorite and a comfort read of mine

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I think I have it on my Amazon wishlist! I plan to read it!

What used book stores do you shop at?? I think im somewhat close to you locationally and I can never find good book shops I like. Also a michigander?

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I am a michigander! I go to school up in East lansing. I don’t live there, only visit for now cause I stayed home this year but will hopefully have a place there soon :) However when I am up in EL to visit my bf, I go to curious bookshop on grand River and then the archives which is a little further up on grand River and owned by the same owner as curious bookshop!

@lilvez15

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDimmer ok! Im closer to Grand Rapids but always love finding out about good places to hunt for books! Love watching your videos ☺️

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I use to go to gvsu my first year but transferred! Never found anything but a Barnes and Nobel up in GR

@lilvez15

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDimmer sounds about right 😂😂

Where are your snake earrings from?

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

From Ana Luisa!

@Alex-rz3hy

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDimmer THANK YOU!

I'm not going to lie I'm a little jealous of you young people taking the vaccine because here in Brazil it will take a long time 😅 (but it gives me hope)

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Awh no!! I hope you’re able to get it soon!!!

@marcywuu

3 жыл бұрын

Hey ias

@marcywuu

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a brazillian too, how is it going my fellow human?

@ias.t3250

3 жыл бұрын

@@marcywuu not much just living by the books 😌✊

@marcywuu

3 жыл бұрын

@@ias.t3250 good 4 u, i am living by the books that my school obligates me to read

Random q but I live in the UK and our tax is on the price on the items cost. When you go shopping how do you know how much each item is taxed 😂random question ik but I’m intrigued 😂x

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

We don’t until we go to check out I wish it was included on the price we see before we check out tho!

@annies72

3 жыл бұрын

Melissa Dimmer Oh god 😂that’s not going to make my bank happy when I go their 😂

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Oh trust me I hate it too

I just bought Meat by an author who I can’t remember right now. It’s supposed to be about people eating human meat. I was looking for a horror book and came across it.

Can you make a bookshelf tour?

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I will once I’ve finally finished it :) just got it the other day 🥰🥰

@dianabobic8709

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDimmer i saw on instagram, I really love your content btw😍💕

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! 🥺🥺

1:51 does anyone know what these Harry Potter editions are called? They're so beautiful and I want to have a full Harry Potter collection when I move to my own place!

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not entirely sure what editions they are but you may be able to look up “Harry Potter editions” and might be able to find it!

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

But I highly encourage you to try and buy second hand Harry Potter books. There’s an online thrift bookstore!

Omg you and your boyfriend are so cute together. It’s been a year since you’ve posted this video, but I hope you guys are still together. :)

@MelissaDimmer

Жыл бұрын

We aren’t together anymore but still one of my best friends!

👍👍👍👍💕💕💕💕💯

How did they turn 180 page The Great Gatsby into that CHONKER!?!?

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I think there were other stories and bonus content included in it!

why was the great gatsby like so thick

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I think it had other stories & bonus content in it!

Bookstore Berlin Germany

What Harry Potter house are you

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I’m a Slytherin!

@nessiequeeen8095

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure weather I’m a gryffindor or slithering. What test did you take?

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

I took the pottermore quiz!

@nessiequeeen8095

3 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDimmer ok thank you

15s huh

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

💀

WHY ARE YOU LITERALLY LEXI HOWARD

@MelissaDimmer

Жыл бұрын

THAT IS A TOP TIER COMPLIMENT WHAT

Melissa: get you a bf who sighs you up for the covid vaccine her bf: whats ur social security number

@thatgaybitch2618

3 жыл бұрын

idk i thought that was funny

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

When I was editing that back it made me laugh so much 😂😂 I’m glad you found it as funny as I did

Your boyfriend sounds like my boyfriend 😂

You’re boyfriend looks like John Lennon 🙂

This is a late comment but ppl need to stop buying books second hand just bc they don’t agree with the authors real life opinions. I’m not gonna have the same opinion as everyone in the world, and neither are they, so that shouldn’t stop their talented work from getting the recognition it deserves. Do it bc u love reading, ok?

@MelissaDimmer

2 жыл бұрын

It’s difficult when those said authors donate the money they get to organizations that are harmful. Buying second hand from authors isn’t a bad thing, we can separate the author and the book. I’d personally & morally rather not give money to someone who donates to anti-trans organizations

@igglepiggle8447

2 жыл бұрын

@@MelissaDimmer you do you ig, but like I said, our opinions are never gonna line up with everyone else’s and if we like a certain author’s work we should show them appreciation and buy their books properly (obviously if a book is easier to get second hand then do that) because the books we might love wouldn’t exist without them. I don’t even read or like Harry Potter, but I’m just saying 🤷‍♀️

@MelissaDimmer

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your opinion but personally would rather not help organizations and authors that want to discriminate against groups of people for simply who they are, & I’ll continue to encourage everyone to buy second hand as well :)

How old r you ??🤔 my guess: 18

@MelissaDimmer

3 жыл бұрын

You’re close! I’m 19, birthday is October 30th :)

My mind unconsciously searched for book shopping on KZread because It is risky going out during pandemic. Due to this reason, I’ve been purchasing books online, but, you know, there is no personal touch or the thrilling experience of exploring bookstore like before. 😭😭😭 no offense, but I don’t like second-hand books because I suppose it’s not hygienic and stained invisibly with god-know whose fingerprints on the book, especially this COVID-19 period. It can’t hurt being cautious, so please clean your books with alcohol. It might cause some little damage to the book, but your safety is worth the damage.

@MelissaDimmer

2 жыл бұрын

It’s all good no worries. The places we went to were clean and the books were fine. It’s also a myth getting covid off surfaces so we’re perfectly fine. My state has also opened up and those who are vaccinated are fine to not wear their masks. I appreciate the concern though :)