Letsss Gooo!! I’m here for it !! ❤❤❤❤

omg, you’re such a hero for this! it’s honestly inspiring me to do it myself. thank you for your service to the bookish community :)

I’m an avid library user and this makes me SO HAPPY! Go girl!

Whatever makes you happy!!! Hate to hear that about your sister in law, will keep her in my prayers ❤️

I stand beside everything you said in this video. That’s amazing & and you have to make it work for your lifestyle.

As an internet stranger, I’m so proud of you and this decision! I had to stop just buying everything after realizing it wasn’t sustainable for me. Now I only buy my 6 star reads and the library is my best friend. ❤

Reading should be enjoyable not stressful. I am unsubscribing from booktubers that read more than 6 books a month because for me it makes me feel like I should be reading more than I do. I want realistic life not fake.

This year starts the change for me also. No more reading this book because everyone else is, no more I am going to read this many books in a year , no more big store shopping it’s all thrift store, library, and Kindle Unlimited as much as possible if I do make a purchase it’s Independent bookstore purchase only. Most of all it’s about reading what I want slowing down and enjoying the book. If I read one book in a month that’s fine with me. I also donate books to my local library and fill little free library stands which I will continue to do. Sending thoughts and prayers for your sis n law. 🙏🏾🫶🏾

Congratulations to you🙌🏾 🤩 You’re heart of giving is phenomenal not so much in donating the books not minimizing that because 100% that is your giving heart, monies, time, and sharing with us your books and great reviews. The way you pivot and still maintain your passion for reading 💖 Sorry to hear about your Sister In-Law. Praying for you and your families journey.🙌🏾🙏🏾

Hello beautiful. Great video. Love the new path in life. Like a weight lifted off your shoulders. I see the radiation glowing off of you. Its inspiring. Cant wait too see whats next. Love Anna

I love the hugs, never fails to put a smile on my face. They’re so genuine💕

toni, i am so happy you’re doing what makes you happy!!! that’s the best thing we could do for ourselves. as someone who doesn’t like clutter, i only read on my kindle or borrow books from the library! i am sending prayers and love to your sister and law and family during this challenging time wishing nothing best for your family. & super excited you’ll be coming to new york! 🩷

I am so happy you are doing what you want!❤ It's so important to for what is good for you. I am really trying to not buy so much. I have passed on so many things this year already! Can't wait to travel this journey with you!❤

Safe travels

The journey is yours… do what’s best makes you happy because that’s all that matters.

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As someone on disability, i HAVE to be very concientious of my spending and that leads to simpler living in a lot of ways... also, as someone who is on disability where books are expensive (25 dollars for a physical book and 35 for hardback) it was literally impossible for me to truly ENJOY a book bc it was such a large percentage of my income example, 4 books in one month would have been 10% of my check! That's a HUGE amount and for myself since I don't work it simply didn't work for me to have such an expensive hobby. I got rid of all my physical books that I wouldn't ever re-read a few years ago as well, they were taking up sooo much space I didn't even realize it, I put them in the little libraries all over my town... I didn't have too many like maybe 50, and I kept about 50, but I think back to when I had all them books and how just like wanting to deep clean a single shelf could take hours of moving heavy books and then dusting each one then doing just one shelf and putting it all back like OMG WHYYYY esp when they weren't going to be read again? Ya know? I think you'll be a lot happier with literally a few hundred pounds outta the way, and if you do decide to collect again you could look at second hand places or discounted places or even trades. Being broke all the time I always bought a book or two (before I had kindle and kobo) and read them straight away, not like I see people now with hundreds of books on their shelves that aren't even read while they still buy more. It's okay for THEM but it's not possible for me AND even if it were I would find it wasteful to own a bunch of books I don't even read! My kindle and Kobo are different as far as buying goes as I will see books on sale for 100% off in my thriller genres and I will "buy" them at 0 cost and they will be on my devices. I also use my library and Kindle Unlimited. I honestly didn't expect to enjoy my ereaders but the fact I have the privilege of reading as much as I want to every single day is awesome and has made reading enjoyable again instead of a source of anxiety around money AND space!

I really love the message of this video Toni. I just started my Booktube and this was a helpful reminder to just be yourself and not everyone else. I love Book Tok but I feel like it can be very just overwhelming sometimes. I am glad to see you living and loving reading and life on your own terms. Much love to you and your family.

Sending hugs and prayers back to you all🙏🏾🤗💙. Well done Toni to being unapologetically you and doing what makes you happy. Fill your life with as much joy as you can and I'm going to be right here with you on this journey my friend🧡😊. Appreciate you always for sharing. Take care, safe travels, God bless and please give my love to your Sister In Law💙🙏🏾.

I am so happy for you and the fact that you’re doing what makes you happy. Peace and blessings to you🫶🏽

Yes girl! I originally subscribed for your book reviews, but quickly became a fan of you and your channel and am here for the long haul. Proud of you for staying true to yourself and moving towards slow, conscious living. 💜

Hi Toni! I use to be a book reviewer. I stopped doing it because it messed up my joy for reading. I now read for enjoyment only. I am a empath and I understand your pain. Hugs, prayers, positive and healing vibes. 💞🤗🙏🏾✨💞 Praying for your Sister -in-law.

I love and agree with everything that you said in this video. Book Tok can be very time-consuming and draining. I have been doing what you do and only purchase books that I will actually read and not because it's popular on book tok. Like you, I very much believe in non over consumerism. I want to do more quiet living this year ❤️ I'm glad that the library enjoyed your books. I'm glad that you were able to give back to the Community. Continued prayers for your SIL 🙏🏽

Passing through hugs 🫂

I pray your SIL is completely cured.

I’m so happy you’re following your heart! I remember you discussing this on the live ❤

I love that you living life on ur terms !!!

You are inspiring me so much!!❤️

You changed your username!

Reading should be enjoyable, not stressful.

Slowing down enjoying the process of reading books instead of reading to keep up. Best bookish thing I have decided to do. Love your content❤

I had to pause this video just to say there’s no need to apologize. Life happens and your SIL and your family will be in my prayers

Sending healing vibes for you all. ❤

🤗🤗🤗 Sending hugs and prayers.

Dammit. I need to turn on alerts for your lives! I'm so sorry to hear about your sister in law and so glad she has both you and Jessie as support. I'll watch the rest when I get a chance. But love to your family 💜 here for any support y'all may need

Prayers going up for you, your SIL, and family 🫶💜 big hugs!!!

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May God give you all a peace that surpasses all understanding. Your family will be in my prayers.

💔💔💔 I will pray for her and your family. My heart breaks for you! Don't worry about not posting regularly! No need to apologize! We got you 🫂

You don’t need to apologize at all. This is a tough time for you and you need to focus on yourself and your family.

toni we will be here when you’re ready please take care of family ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

oh girl i’m sending you and your family a huge hug. 🫂 i’m so sorry. you all will get through this im sending you so so much love ❤️‍🩹

Jesse you are so cute! 😂