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[@puffmaggie]

I own a Kindle and very rarely buy ebooks from amazon - I load the books from other stores into Kindle via a program called Calibre. It's not super user friendly but it's made me stick to my Kindle even when I don't wanna support Amazon! "everything that we do creates waste" hit me so hard - a fantastic thought proccess from Ariel about accepting we will not be 100% perfect in being enviromentally friendly.

[@oxanashu]

I also load a lot of epubs and pdfs into my Kindle and you don’t even need an app for that - they have a “send to kindle” section on Amazon site and you just choose the files you want to upload and that’s it. They just show up on your Kindle. So I don’t buy books from Amazon but still enjoy using my Kindle.

[@MintLavndr]

I’m usually a silent viewer, but I wanted to take the time to comment and say that I really love and appreciate how thorough Ariel is in her answers/responses and even how tangential she can get with them. I think the heart of any good podcast or conversation is the willingness to dive deeper and really ‘go there’ on a topic and although Raeleen tends to offer more succinct advice, her ability to ask explorative questions makes her an awesome co-host. This was another great episode and I also want to say congrats on such a huge patreon milestone!

[@jorjastonej]

About a large TBR, remember when the 1st pandemic lockdown hit, and, after health and grocery and money access concerns, the fear of no-books access hit? I will now forever think it is great to own books!!! 📚

[@MJ-in-Canada]

If you’re donating books to a library or other institution/organization, it’s important to call them first to ask what they will and will not accept so that your trip isn't wasted. Here are some general guidelines: Books must be in good to excellent condition. No water damage or stains, no torn pages or missing pages, no loose bindings, no mildewy smells or mold or insect infestation. Believe it or not, people actually donate books that fit these descriptions. Also, if you’re donating travel guides, health books, computer books, etc., they must be less than 8 years old because the info in these types of books changes so rapidly. Basically, ask yourself if YOU would buy the books you’re donating. 📚

[@circleofleaves2676]

Mosscap!! Ariel! You should totally call your truck Mosscap! That's the name of the robot from A Psalm for the Wild-built by Becky Chambers. In fact his full name is Splendid Speckled Mosscap.

[@kimberly1661]

For the girl with too many books, this is what I've been doing and it's been working for me so far :) I've been combing my shelves and I put the random books I've had for years and never read and don't have any attachment to/don't even know if I want to read it into a box, and I'm picking my reads from there. If I start a book and don't feel it or don't see myself liking it in the future for whatever reason, it goes into the sell/donate pile, and any that I do enjoy go back to the shelves. In doing this, I've found a book I love and didn't expect to that I've had for years and almost gave away without reading, I've read a book I've been procrastinating reading and enjoyed it, and I've parted with some books I've been hanging onto that weren't worth it. Then I just do a brief re-checking of the pile before I take it to the bookstore; I also keep the box relatively small and manageable as I go through the shelves. It's helping me cull my selection pre-move :) also I've found that separating books from my shelves into a sort of probationary box helps me get used to the idea of not having them on the shelves anymore without having to make a big leap, and I find that I'm not as disappointed to get rid of them as I thought I'd be if the time to part with them does come. Edit: typos

[@ParadoxKismet]

This is an excellent idea. I have so many books that fit this category. You know how you hear about a book and you keep seeing it and you find yourself so compelled to purchase it and read it "soon" but before you know 5 years or longer have passed and it goes untouched. And often in my case I didn't really hear it about but saw in a store (used or new) and the cover caught me. I really need to try your approach. ☺

[@kimberly1661]

@@ParadoxKismet oh yes, I do know!! Or you go to a library sale and get a little giddy at $1 books 🫠 let me know how it goes if you try it! I wish you all the luck

[@iidifferentworlds]

Raeleen is so right about reading in public helping you make bookish friends! I read at work most days and a girl who I had never spoken to before started talking to me because she was reading the same book as me at the same time. Now whenever I see her we chat all things bookish. This has happened to me in two different jobs as well. It's a great ice breaker and requires little effort.

[@filipacarvalho173]

As someone who joined patreon this month, I feel (partially) personally responsible for the peach hair, and I love it! ahahahahaahah I was there when you made that promise and I completely forgot about it until know, and it feels so funny to me, that the month I'm finally able to join and support you for all the amazing work you do, is the same month you reach the peach hair goal! Congrats! You deserve it!

[@itsGabrielaCristina]

Starting a bookstagram has been SO GOOD for meeting fellow readers in my area and abroad! And joining my Silent Book Club chapter 💃🏻

[@burninembers]

Ohh thats great, I've been thinking about creating a bookstagram as well😄

[@kandraReadsSometimes]

My local library has a Silent book club once a month and it's the best!! Its BYOB (Bring your own book 😂) So I don't feel the pressure to read a book that I don't want to.

[@lymarisestrada588]

I love what Raeleen said about reading in public. A couple of weeks ago I enjoyed a totally random conversation with a woman (also a reader) at the dentist office (of all places!) She asked me what I was reading and the conversation continued with our likes, reading styles, ebook vs. printed books, and so on… it was such a pleasant experience.

[@nemobabee]

Also they could go and hang around a bookshop now and again, and don't be scared to strike up a conversation with someone looking at a book that you like.

[@ann-kathrinmeyenburg7265]

Hey you 2, This morning with my first cup of coffee I looked up the Pantone Colour of the year for a different reason. It‘s Fuzzy Peach 🥰😎 You should look it up!!! 💫👍🏻😉

[@uguisu-mochi.]

The website I found says “A surprisingly versatile shade, Peach Fuzz 13-1023 enlivens the skin, adding soft warmth to eyes, lips, and cheeks making all who wear it appear more healthy. Fresh and youthful when paired with earthy browns and dramatic when paired with deep reds and plums, the Pantone Color of the Year 2024 opens the door to a wide assortment of lipstick, blush, skin tone, and contouring options” 🙌🍑

[@briony57]

regarding vanity plates: i used to work at a stained glass studio & the owner’s branded van, that we used to go to installation sites, had the word ‘fragile’ on the plates. always liked that one

[@vivianhagedorn2793]

The way I completely forgot about the promise you guys made to dye your hair peach and audibly gasped when you mentioned it 😆

[@kristinkatsuye4792]

For others unsure about how to get rid of books in a better sustainable way esp in LA I have some suggestions. The Los Angeles public library takes donations. In fact many libraries have used book sales & some have to cancel due to not having enough books. Check your local library. Used books stores as well. They usually only take appointment though for a certain amount. Check out The Open Book (multiple locations) previously $5 or less bookstore & $10 or less bookstore. Pulp Fiction is another I’ve seen, but haven’t been to since it’s out of my way. Any donation centers always take books like goodwill, Salvation Army, hope of the valley, etc. Little free libraries, ask schools, or park centers. Leave one or two inside a work break room.

[@melodramonica]

I have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to books. And it super helps me not buy books just to buy books.

[@Helcaloth]

My dad often takes my unwanted books to our local library (in Norway) so it's definitely a thing many places. An added bonus is the little spark of recognition every time I go to the library and see a book I used to own! I get to feel like a patron of the arts that made culture available for the masses through my generous donations ✨😂

[@jannekebrouwers6342]

About a large TBR ... To me a TBR is not the same as just the sum of all my unread books. I always have a short list of the next 5 books I want to read. Never more because a longer list gives me stress. I use storygraph for this. These are books I have chosen deliberately, not books that have been added automatically just because I have bought them. Also one of my goals is ... Read more books then I have bought. Which means extra book buying means I need to read more than that. Really helps to shorten a TBR.

[@kandraReadsSometimes]

Yes! 2024 is the year of being the STARTER for me!🎉❤ As in introvert at my core, I have had a hard time with this my whole life. My mantra is "do the thing scared" It has opened up a whole new community of friends for me in my reading past times and my career of being a group fitness coach🙌🩷 Thank you for saying how important this is and to not let being shy stop you.

[@Rainingstars19]

You GOTTA do a vanity plate. So excited about the peach hair, CONGRATULATIONS 🎉

[@Moomrin]

Pantone’s color of the year is Peach Fuzz so you two will be in with the trend this year! 😂 I can’t wait to see your peach heads! 🍑💖

[@lymarisestrada588]

You’re on fire Raeleen! The Time Traveler’s Wife is one of my favorite books of all times. ❤

[@monica.laurette]

I recently unhauled books from my shelf and am doing a reading challenge to get through books, all the ones I got rid of and the books that I read and don't want to keep I will be bringing to little free libraries once the spring actually comes

[@MintLavndr]

Thanks!

[@susannechinn647]

Girls, I don’t know why, but I can listen to you chat for hours. ❤

[@kylie6764]

Awe🥺🥺🥺 Ariel’s drive back with the mini truck hit my heartstrings man😭🥺😂 when you hit those dreams and goals, the feeling is like no other 🎉

[@sarahfolger5232]

I worked at a used bookstore and we donated a ton to the library in Ohio.

[@melodramonica]

An American Marriage....sooooo gooood!

[@daredevilelegance9296]

Concerning the kindle question: I also have a chronic illness where it’s hard to hold large books. There’s this thing called a “Pillow Pad.” It’s technically designed to hold an iPad, but I’ve found it’s awesome for books as well. Fabulous for reading in bed. It’s the only way I got through Priory of the Orange Tree. 😂

[@tayloralcantar8613]

Ugh! The kindle problem is so real! I've owned a Kindle since 2015 and the only reason that I keep it is because I have hundreds of unread books on it from pre-2018, my library does allow e-books to be read on a kindle and I can also send Netgalley arcs to it. I want to buy a better e-reader but there doesn't seem to be an universal e-reader that can be used across multiple platforms. Meanwhile, my little apartment can't hold any more physical books!

[@skylermeadows9832]

Adding on to donating books, my friend went to a café in LA that also has a library where you can read the books while there, and also take them home as long as you bring them back. Maybe you can see if they have something like that near you, and you can contact them somehow to see if you can donate some books? 🤷‍♀

[@pebna-jay]

i love good vanity plates but i may be spoilt living in an area that has great plates such as this orange car whose plate is a orange, or the bestie car, or the person whose keeps getting confused with a luke so their plate it notluke

[@federubiowenk2859]

I love the name bobo for the truck. In Spanish bobo means silly

[@colby840]

That last question was so stressful! But I’m glad I’m not the only one that is constantly going through ethical gymnastics with my choices!

[@gabrielle_vx]

I am considering buying myself a Kobo and I've found some refurbished ones online! Love that there's so much consideration for the environment in the Books Unbound community!

[@erilyda]

For Brenna: you should check local school libraries or education foundations. My local school district has a foundation that takes donations and then allows teachers to take what they need for their classrooms and then let’s students come “shop” their library once or twice a year.

[@angelaluz405]

Donating to prison libraries is a fantastic idea!

[@heatheryancey6536]

For the person who wants to make bookish friends. There are some bookish bars and cafes that cater to book lovers. They sell books and have seating conducive to starting a conversation. Maybe you can find one of these in your area.

[@erikadoniecova4406]

I do not know if you celebrate name days, but in Czech Republic we sometimes give our cars names after the day we bought it. Our car is named Hedvika for example. But you can look ať name days around the world. And maybe in Japan they will have some to fit it once he is painted. ❤

[@meamela9820]

The bookmobile endevour made me remember going to the library bus (is that a thing in Canada as well?) and the shelves there being especially built so the books stay in the shelves even if the road is a little rocky.

[@burninembers]

I've been checking if you reached the goal just last week but couldnt find it, hah! I'm so happy for you guys wooooo🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@ffiontill5924]

Oh my gosh the peach is happening!! I remember listening when you first made this announcement and after a while I thought you guys might not do it but here we are ahhh I’m so excited!! And so happy you guys reached this milestone. Can’t wait to see the hair updates 💗

[@chibimena]

While I appreciate Ariel’s commentary on the ereader vs physical book issues, I feel like the person who asked about this wasn’t talking about the environmental issues of owning an ereader vs books. It sounded like they just hate Amazon and don’t want to support them (rightfully so imo). Amazon is trying their hardest to make it so indie authors go to them first, trying to make other big bookshop and indies close their doors and just overall trying to have a book monopoly. That’s why books are cheaper on Amazon. They’re selling them at a loss so others can’t compete with them and the consumer buys from them because why wouldn’t you?? They’re just pure evil and supporting them sucks!! I get their frustration, which is why I agree with Raeleen about selling it and getting a Kobo.

[@saracasale3329]

Omg congrats 🎉 I admire both of you so much that I think I’m gonna dye my hair peach too this summer so that I’m reminded everyday of some of the people who make me laugh the most 👍🏻 💕can’t wait to see the results!!!

[@milinkata]

So excited for the new hair color you will have!❤ Idk if you know this but Peach Fuzz is the color of the year and you will be matching it 🍑 🍑 🍑

[@leticiacdelbianco]

Umberto Eco is amazing! Great quote.

[@daysleeper1989]

Love to see how close you are to 10k followers!

[@sierabruggeman2836]

SO many thoughts I wanted to share watching this video. Ya'lls advise hit most of the things I thought, which is so great. One thing I'll add about ereaders is that I also have a limited budget for books and ereaders, etc. Instead of purchasing an ereader, I already owned an ipad mini and have made this my e-reader! I have the Kobo app and the libby app and I added a pop socket for easy reading. It works really well and is something I already have. May be an option for folks!

[@knitnkitten]

Victoria BC here - our library has a 'Friends of the Library' society which takes book (& other media donations) and sells them in the GVPL foyer.

[@takewhisks8193]

Getting rid of books, I recommend Pango for reselling (so easy to list, but you do need to pack and ship which may or may not appeal) or the book sale suggestion (in Virginia we have tons of book sales through the libraries or library fund raising groups, they have drop off spots at a couple branches in my city)

[@takewhisks8193]

If not for the grumpy insurance woman you wouldn't have had the wonderful experience with the lovely insurance woman. The bad sucks but makes tge good so much sweeter 💛

[@abellaenfie]

My Kobo did not last even 3 years... and also, unfortunately, prices are crazy here. So I recommend that new tiny little ipad which I don't have but my cousin has. I know it is way more expensive but at least it can last more. You can use it like a kindle, most of the time without WiFi, low light, opening the charge saving mode and disabling all the unnecessary options from the settings. I don't know, this is my only remedy for you who have trouble with e-readers.

[@cruelaz]

getting a e-reader is on my wishlist but I dont want one from amazon with ads or any other bigger cooperation. haven't found the one for me still but I keep looking 😂

[@cecilie...]

I love my Tolino, it's a German eReader and it's small and cute and you can read normal pdfs and other formats on it too. It's not compatible with Kindle I don't think, but I like it a lot!

[@ossswin]

I got a kobo for christmas and I really enjoy it so far, I'd recommend it but I feel like it could depend on where you are and the compatibility to apps/ebook stores available to you. That being said Kobo has it's own store so you should be fine

[@cruelaz]

@@ossswin I shall look into that! I'm from Germany but I read mainly in English as long as I can connect my Library Card its fine :D

[@cruelaz]

@@cecilie... During my research I found out that Kobo which is a canadian company actually bought up Tolino in 2017. So technically every Tolino is now a Kobo with Tolino written on it. They said they wouldn't change the name for the german market. So now I am even more confused looking at different specs of both which to get at the end its the same company 😂

[@messengerofgoodnews]

Aren't there Goodwill's out in Cali? Or a similar store/charity shop?

[@gabrielle_vx]

So what I'm hearing is... I can cut 20% of my book hobby's environmental impact by walking to my bookstore 👀

[@martereadsalot]

For the Kindle-issue: I don't know if this is possible, but sometimes when my Kobo struggles to sync with Libby I manually transfer the e-books. Usually I download them to my pc using the Libby website (using the 'read with' feature), then open them in Adobe Digital Editions and/or Calibre. From there I transfer it to my Kobo using an usb/the charger cord. Then just delete the book when finished reading. Don't know if this is possible with a Kindle and I know it can be a bit convoluted, but it's worth looking into! 😊

[@ameerahalgohary]

I was planning to read "Earthlings", and then "Motherthing". But after finishing "Earthlings", I told myself I really need a break from this kind of "disruptive?" books for lack of a better word. Even though I enjoy them. I'll just have to read other stuff in between!

[@cruelaz]

I think being aware of what content we consume can always be beneficial. Not derailing it from books to much but I realized the algorithms of the social medias I use also tend to send me feedback that will upset me and I have out of my way to go against that. Even if you only focus on the dark there's still some lightness somewhere. With my books I asked myself what is holding myself back from reading more joyful books because I do enjoy those as well here and there. I love my as you put it well disruptive books and I read a lot of books focused around grief but yes one needs a break here and there. also I find I can enjoy each book more in itself if I don't read similar themed books in a row then it becomes this general soup in my head 😂

[@lilrosieart6135]

To Brenna's question: Lots of libraries around Los Angeles County have nonprofit organizations you can donate books to. They'll even give you a tax receipt when asked! They sell the books for cheap and often have sales that benefit the library of their repected cities. If you search 'Friends of the Library Los Angeles', along with any cities near you, you'll find lots of options!

[@federubiowenk2859]

I have over 90 books to read. I’m comfortable with that number. It’s half my library. It’s big enough that I have several options in different genres (I’m a mood reader) but not so big that is intimidating. This year I set up a shelf with some of the books that I want to read this year for sure and has helped

[@simplysusannah]

For the write-in about owning an overwhelming number of books: I think that dividing up your books might be helpful. The irony of loving books and wanting to be surrounded by them but also feeling trapped in a space with all the reminders of your book buying can be intense. Some of the KZbinrs I watch keep a book closet or cart, and I think this could be a solution to your obstacle. Now, if you desire to get rid of the books I totally get it. However, in the event that these books bring you joy, maybe you can simply relocate them. An area for books that you are not interested in reading currently or just a place that could be decorated with books might help to take the weight off. If you don’t have lots of space, maybe you can push some of the books you really want but aren’t ready to read yet to the back of your shelf and double stack with the more exciting reads on the front. I’m not sure if that helps, I just wanted to advocate for keeping books that you love.

[@ivonamaruncek4532]

Love the peach hair plan! How long will you keep the peach color? What if you don't like it, will you set a specific time period ypu have to keep it like that?

[@oliviac712]

Aaaah thanks Ariel, you've justified why I should be buying loads of books every time I go to the bookshop and not just one! Gotta reduce that carbon footprint for the book 😉

[@knitnkitten]

To me, the point isn't to 'have read' all my books. To me, the point is to 'have books' I want to read.

[@Katie_DelTaco]

At least in the US, a lot of libraries have their own little shops that are run by volunteers to raise extra money, and they will usually take donations! Maybe Canada funds their libraries better so such organizations are unnecessary? 🙃

[@Katie_DelTaco]

But I have found some great books in those shops, so I'm not mad that they exist. Recently bought The Duchess of Bloomsbury Street, which the library itself didn't even have!

[@netogrof]

I think it depends on the library system. When I lived in Tampa Florida all the libraries had little shops and took donations. I moved to Raleigh NC and they don’t have little book shops, don’t take donations, AND they don’t do annual sales. all the books are sold online and are not really a deal.

[@Katie_DelTaco]

​@@netogrofthat is so interesting!

[@jille9650]

Yeah, Ariel, you got the Lucy Worsley Agatha Christie book. I recommended it for your biography goals. You'll love it!

[@cuppiesaur]

About kindle - I didn't want to use when it launched because I do much prefer the feel and smell of books. BUT since then, money for expandable income became fewer and book prices in my country (Brazil) sky rocket! So now, I almost don't have any other option. I went 3 or 4 years without buying a single physical book. I gave myself 5 books this Christmas, but I know that it is all I can afford for another year! XD Without kindle, ereaders - I read mostly on my phone because I'm used to it now - I would not be able to afford to read.

[@uguisu-mochi.]

Until the truck gets painted, you could call it “Haku”cos it's white! Or “Minn” (or Mim? idk the spelling) which is the white mini Totoro's name 🤍😂

[@kathleencrozier2584]

I’m just going to say. I don’t think anyone would be mad at you if you all did not in fact…dye your hair peach.

[@jennsasseville1179]

Another option with a kindle if you own a Kindle is to put any epub on it manually but the fact that it won't let you use your library is ridiculous

[@jessicasnell7813]

This is a possibility with the kindle. Project Gutenberg has kindle books available for free. In fact The blue castle is one of them. Here where I live in the states we can get kindle books through some of our libraries. However for those who don't have that or if the book you want to read isn't available through you library. Try looking it up and you should be able to find access that doesn't support Amazon. Hope this helps. Also a recomdation for a postive book on marriage, motherhood and womanhood in general. Of mess and Moxie by Jen Hatmaker.

[@aksez2u]

Good ideas for free book access, and also maybe a lead on where to donate a Kindle where the good will balance out the "evil" 🙂

[@britt740]

Woohoo thanks for the tip! I have been wanting to read The Blue Castle for a few years now but it is not available anywhere near me, I guess it is finally time for me to read a book digitally

[@miriamgomez9296]

ii agree a had kindle did not like so i went to kobo and love it it worth as for kindle gave it to my niece she wanted one with my kobo i can borrow from my library and great for traveling after hearing your take about kindle i am happy i did brought my kobo also save some money

[@ImToastAlso]

Somebody got their nails done and wants us to see them!

[@ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk]

Bought a kindle. Ditched it. Did not like it. New to book tube and finding my way around. Best wishes with your reading choices in 2024, I hope you get some great reads. Good luck to your channel.

[@suecarol1563]

To get rid of books - Kindling. My mother traumatized my niece by using old damaging unreadable books to start the fire at her campsite. 😂

[@hanna3685]

I’ve been considering buying an e-reader for some time now but we have the same thing in the EU where you can’t install libby or overdrive or whatever your library uses unless you are really good at working out the work arounds…. For now i am just reading on my ipad. It’s fine enough for now.

[@stellat.5398]

Yep, same! I just bought myself a really basic tablet that I'm using as an 'e-reader' (basic as in, it doesn't have any crazy functions). And I've got the Kindle app on there for books that I previously already bought via Amazon (so I could re-read them if I wanted to). Tbh, it really does the job; I don't feel like I need to buy an e-reader now.

[@hanna3685]

@@stellat.5398 right?? It’s just fine enough if it’s good enough for my uni papers it’s ok for my books too :)

[@ochoheido]

For Rachel and her favorite book bummers: Your experience kind of sounds like mine when I transition between favorites. Like, I find a subgenre and I love it so then I find and read as many books as I can in that subgenre (while reading other things too of course), but then something changes. It's easy when I find a new exciting topic to chase and I just kind of forget about the old one, but sometimes that's not the case. Sometimes I just slowly enjoy the subgenre less and less and I'm confused bc I'm like "Hey, these are my favorites". It's confusing bc a lot of time it's even hard to see what's happening bc I'm right in the middle of it and kind of painful even bc I'm not necessarily ready to let them go. To me, Rachel, it sounds like you are in the very beginning stages of those books not being your favorites anymore, but it's also still too soon to let them go.

[@aeolia80]

my advice for the first caller at least for the future, is to actually utilize the library app, it depends on which country she is in of course and what app her library uses, my library here in France is not using a nationwide library app, and the digital selection is horrible!!! nothing in English and the French stuff is horrible, but my library back in California uses Libby, and there are ways to "save" or "tag" a book, so you have it in a list, second read the text that is available, I never place a hold on a book until I read the text available on the library app to see if I would even like it or not, usually it's the first couple of chapters. As for long holds, like the ones where you have to wait 12 weeks before you can get it, go to the section of the app to see what's in the "available right now" section while you are waiting for the one you really want, you might find a sleeper hit, lol. Also, I don't buy anymore books until I've read it on my library app, not even if I think the cover is absolutely gorgeous, I just don't do it anymore, too expensive, and I don't have the space for books I don't absolutely love.

[@Kelsey_Rene]

You could name him Orwell 🥰

[@komaedacoffee4298]

You can name him Honya 本屋 which means bookshop in japanese 😊❤🎉 I can't believe you're really gonna go pink!!

[@reignofapples]

this is coming out at such a great time.. I’ve been looking for an ereader and really don’t want to get a kindle and support Amazon at all 🙃

[@circleofleaves2676]

If your truck had girl energy you could have called it Nova (as in nova scotia) but even so, Nova could be a gender-neutral name. Outside of that, I think Felix is a cute mini-truck name. Or George after your man George Orwell. Or Gilbert after gilbert in Anne of Green Gables. Your bookmobile could be called Gilbert of Green Fables!

[@gleannemarie]

Billy Bookmobile

[@hollyjane2605]

about the kindle dilemma. i own a kindle and use kindle unlimited and often buy ebooks from amazon. i dont like doing this. but the genre of books i want to read (romance), amazon has a chokehold on it. i love reading indie romances and taboo romances. i cannot find these books elsewhere ethically. so i dont feel too bad about using amazon in this way. i see it as if i COULD i WOULD read these books from other distrubuters but i cant. i also see it as the way ariel said. it shouldnt be on us to be a perfect person. amazon should take responsibility about all the shitty things they do and make it right. im just one small person in this world and if i stopped using amazon there would still be millions of people using amazon. and these books make me incredibly happy. if i couldnt read these books i would be bereft. so thats my opinion on kindle. but i also would like to save some money to buy a kobo so the books that i can find from the library i can actually read on my ereader.

[@shainav3326]

Is the discord for everyone or just patrons?

[@Larissa_KD]

It's a patreon perk :)

[@brennaguay6245]

omg MY name is Brenna!!!

[@grreeeeee]

you can definitely sell a kindle.

[@knitnkitten]

If you are selling books, you probably need a business licence from your municipality. You can probably fill it out online & I bet it's less than $200, renewable annually.

[@knitnkitten]

Also, (if you're not already) you may want to incorporate, for insurance (& tax) purposes. This is under provincial jurisdiction & should be available as an online service - about $50 to Name Search and maybe $200 to register articles of incorporation, depending on your chosen organizational structure. imho, could be worth finding an effective business lawyer you like & trust - it's one of those kinds of professionals who is more helpful as a 'known quantity' on retainer than freaking out trying to find one during the crises when you need one...

[@mbarda]

Love my Kindle.

[@cuppiesaur]

To be honest, Rayleen will probably need more than one session of bleach to make her hair white or as light as possible -because she already has dye in her hair. (I'm assuming from the colour of her hair in the video) So it's possible that the hairdresser do not want to do all in the same day to avoid breakage - so she may leave the salon blonde. But just for a few days and hey, enjoy! how many times in life are we able to live crazy experiences right?!

[@AllyEmReads]

For your PEACH hair--Raeleen, you should just do the front of your hair, a la Blackpink's Jennie in the "How You Like That" video, I think it would look really really good! And that way too, you don't have to fry your whole head lol. Just a suggestion, I can't wait to see it!!

[@MatiRL]

I am in the middle of the time travelers wife 😱

[@grreeeeee]

no one ever talks about this and i feel like every booktuber needs to be screaming it from the mountaintops - you do not own books you 'buy' from amazon. it's like a forever lease and they can revoke your access at any time. you literally don't own the ebooks you buy from amazon.

[@bialinsbear2681]

wait is the book mobile a shop? i thought you would drive around donating books to folks who can't afford or areas where people can't easily access books 😭😭

[@aksez2u]

Me, too. I was thinking it was going to be a nonprofit type of thing. I'm supportive of the book-mobile journey either way.

[@bialinsbear2681]

@@aksez2u same here! im still excited either way 😍😍

[@TheNatydiazo]

A message to Valentine, and anyone else interested, I would also love to start a group, maybe a zoom gorup? of people who want to gather and talk about books, grab a cup of tea (at you own home) and just sit and chat. How can we connect? I'm in Vancouver by the way.

[@daredevilelegance9296]

I’d be interested

[@hdstudionorthwest]

Why get rid of your books at all? Donate them to Ariel's book truck for stock! 🩷

[@Hillary429]

If 90s media taught me anything I feel like there’s gotta be a hacker somewhere that can break those Kindle restrictions👩‍💻🪓👾