a COZY bookish chat: what i read in march

[@wtfSiobahn]

YOU PASSED!!! YOU PASSED!!! One leap closer to your ultimate goal!!! I’m happy dancing for you, Ally!

[@allisonpaiges]

thank you siobhan!! ✨

[@Cevin.]

"the days are longer... warmer and happy reading times are in our future" - needed that

[@anubhutiyea]

I'm so happy you passed your class!Rooting for you Ally!!!

[@Fiona_Co]

I love your reminders that we all have different reactions to ink on paper and that that’s okay! It lives in my head rent free, and is a welcome roommate for my thoughts. 😂💕

[@iridescenrose]

you have become my comfort youtuber, and honestly a source of inspiration of how my future wants to be. i just recently graduated from university and have been struggling emotionally. i’m also a woman on the spectrum, and there are so many jobs that turn me away because i disclose my multiple disabilities. it’s so hard, and i’m not sure what to do with my life at all; if i even want to continue pursuing what i graduated for. i tend to feel behind, and like I should brush off my autism and force myself into something that’ll eventually break me. finding an apartment is horrendous, don’t have enough money, all while balancing a long distance relationship where all we want to do is move in together and live peacefully. but you’ve helped me tremendously, reminding me to embody the spiritualism of a snail who takes things slow and isn’t worried what’s ahead. please continue sharing what you love, and good job on passing ❤️

[@sofisaramew]

found your channel like yesterday and im SO glad I did! while I love watching bookish videos in theory, it's often really hard for me to keep paying attention bc my attention span is pitiful tbh, but there's something so special about the way you edit your videos that keeps calling me back and makes it so much easier!!! I think its either a combo of imagery (changing angles, backgrounds, etc) and also the sound effects that make your videos so much more dynamic and enjoyable, sort of like a movie but much more cozy, and I just wanted to tell you that I really appreciate it !!!

[@allisonpaiges]

this is so nice thank you so much for saying so! i’m happy you like them 🥰

[@kinrateia]

Hey ally!! I would be mega interested if you made a video focused on your language journey - would you consider it? :0 congrats on a new level!!! You're so close to your goal now :) I hope to see more morrison reviews from you, because im wary to pick her up but you always make books seem like an easier business!

[@ciaraadams4279]

There is a 4th before the coffee gets cold coming it’s called ‘before we say goodbye’

[@hylylgmn]

Oooo i’m so excited to pick up Brutes now!! also sick new pad?! a new crib to welcome MTV??? 👀👀

[@spc.aesthetic]

The 4th one is called 'Before We Say Goodbye' and is expected in English around the middle of September!!! The excitement! (It's pink)

[@allisonpaiges]

pink!!! 🌸

[@smallfroginthetrees]

The fifth one is now out in Japan too 😂 it’s lime green called ‘before you forget kindness’ (やさしさを忘れぬうちに)

[@verysmalltroll]

I've never been much of a graphic novel person but every time they pop up on your videos they always seem perfect for me!

[@bethanamyh]

I’m reading Song of Solomon now and loving it. It’s my fourth Morrison and interesting you commented on the structure because I actually think it’s a lot more linear and consequential than most of her other works. I recommend Sula to read next, it’s probably the easiest to follow of the ones I’ve read although The Bluest Eye is my favourite 😊

[@gabriellavargas953]

I am so glad I found your channel! I feel like I’ve found a safe place to come to when I’m feeling overwhelmed! Thank you for making these videos!

[@hotaru_in_july9000]

Congrats on surviving another winter! How wonderful to pass B2 and welcome in more sunshine at the same time 🌞🌞

[@hotaru_in_july9000]

I had a bomb reading month thanks to the Ally Stack (tm); many many thank yous! I finished 'The Island of Missing Trees' and 'If an Egyptian Cannot Speak English' and the narrators for both were 👩‍🍳😘

[@PressPlayChey]

I didn't read Song of Solomon along with the bookclub because I actually read it just a few months ago. I also struggled with the structure and I didn't love it. The themes discussed were incredible poignant and important. I did think the writing was beautiful, particularly around the themes you mentioned. My favorite part though was her description of the terror of the woods. As someone who has grown up in a forest my entire life, most people cannot capture the essence of what's truly scary about the woods. She does it precisely. Talking about the beauty and serenity, and then suddenly how one thing can change the entire landscape into a plethora of unfamiliar paranoia that is not on your side, (and has it ever been?) So overall, honestly not a new favorite, but I really enjoyed it and I'm glad that I read it. and again congrats on passing your course! We know you worked really hard!

[@rackncheese]

Omg, I love your snail sweatshirt. It looks like your own merch - if you had merch, it would be that.❤

[@paige6332]

it is her merch!

[@allisonpaiges]

it is my merch! ✨ preorders are launching again soon 🐌

[@libraryho]

Gyo is a good one from Junji Ito! Also there’s a short story of his that’s included in Tomie or Gyo that’s called The Enigma of Amigara Fault and that one was unsettling af I still think about it years later.

[@PumpkinMozie]

That skill point sound effect from the Sims 1!!!!!! Hahahahaha love it

[@awpageofabook]

Congrats on getting to B2 level in Dutch, Ally!

[@theeldritchfox]

*slaps hood of video* This bad boy can fit so many cozy vibes in it!

[@briannaheatherrae7704]

As someone in Canada with 6 months of winter, your summer reading blogs got me through the mush and snow. So excited for spring to be back and more summer reading ❤❤❤

[@desfleuves]

ally i GASPED at the opening shot 🌻🌻 such a treat to come home from a long-ass shift, completely disoriented to what day it is, and find an ally vid!! healing!

[@momozii23]

On a random note that I wanted to share: I recently went to Readers Realm in Montello, WI that you visited a while back (I live in a nearby city). I can’t believe I hadn’t been there before! One of the coolest little bookstores. Fell in love. 10/10 will go back again. 🥰

[@kenzievances]

happy days are here again 🌞

[@converse036]

id love to hear about how you use your bullet journal!! ive been interested in starting but idk how! only if youre up for it of course, i know journaling can be very personal

[@freddysreads]

yeaahhh winter is over & so excited for next week ❤

[@WeirdTangent]

Video idea: which ONE can hook you on a book regardless of the other two: writing, plot, or characters?

[@sierrareed11]

That sweater is SO CUTE. I hope to catch your merch next time you make some 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@francescakyanda9182]

not me feeling disoriented by the change of scenery, excuse me while I circle next Sunday with red marker on my calendar

[@ariverdreaming]

Good to hear I’m not the only one who didn’t think Priory lived up to the hype! I loved the setting and themes but by the time I was halfway through the book I felt like I already knew the end and the characters in a flat way and it definitely felt more like a story being told to me than a story coming to life.

[@uuulku]

this is the first video i've seen from your channel and i HAD TO pause and comment when u said you were autistic bc the algorithm is algorithming lmao 💗 i thought youtube was just showing me more booktubers bc i've been watching more book related videos lately but NO!! it wasn't just ANY booktuber, it was an instant subscribe type of booktuber !!!!

[@aaaariane]

i am a little sad today because i'm spending Easter away from my family and it just doesn't feel the same but this really cheered me up

[@lifeandtabroad]

Oh, I see you have read Before the coffee gets cold. Nice to hear your reviews on it.

[@josefa125]

I’m so happy that you passed, congratulations🥳🥳 Also, I would really recommend to you the book Self-compassion by Kristin Neff, it literally changed my life on terms of how I deal with hard times because it’s really practical💗

[@leilynguyen9160]

congrats ally ! i think you would love “The Cat Who Saved Books” by Sosuke Natsukawa. it’s about a teenager who inherits his grandfather’s bookstore and then is given a quest by a talking cat to save books. it’s whimsical, emotional, and still so profound ❤️

[@robyn3943]

Congrats on passing Ally!!!! I'm so happy for you

[@alexandrasolari1647]

I love your vids so much 😭 found you so many years ago from ftfk and you are continuously so fun and comforting and I'm so glad I've come back to your vids in aduthood!!

[@cerise4662]

Your videos are always healing the soul, thank you for all the efforts you put into them!!!! 💛

[@AthynVixen]

Your hair and outfit in this - top tier x

[@rowan.27]

Congrats on passing the class!!! I haven't read much of Junji Ito so I can't recommend any but if you like creepy graphic novels I highly recommend Through the Woods by Emily Carrol! Lots of female protagonists and stories that don't have easy endings or answers, I loved it

[@sofiasilvestrini4925]

Although I consider Uzumaki to be his masterpiece, Tomie is another spooky Junji Ito work that is absolutely worth a read :) also congratulations on getting a B2 level in Dutch Ally! ❤

[@kyestrella]

with Junji Ito, i recommend his version of Frankenstein! it’s pretty much word for word of the original, but i’m a fan so it was really cool! it also includes some interconnected original short stories at the end that are some of the best i’ve read from him. and his short story collections Shiver! that’s another favorite of his for me 🖤

[@jmschnepp]

Tell me you did a huge happy dance celebration before sleeping for days. Or at least that’s what I imagine someone would do following such an impressive accomplishment! Take a deep breath and be extra kind to yourself for a few days. You are on your way to fluency. Super excited for you!

[@aimee8135]

I’m so proud you passed!!! Congratulations 🎉🎉💗

[@ariane1263]

Ally! Congrats!!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@fionawilkes5866]

meanwhile i'm excited that in australia i'm preparing to hunker down for the cosy season and read with socks on !

[@allisonpaiges]

yay socks!!!

[@alexandraa23]

Congrats on passing the dutch class!! We knew you could do it all along 🤍

[@KimberlysS89]

Gefeliciteerd on passing your classes! 🎉 Goed gedaan! I found your channel last week and have been binging all your videos. You have such a wonderful energy and even though our book tastes differ I’ve found some great recommendations. So thank you for that! As a fellow chronic pain girl I also found a lot of recognition in your videos and that makes me feel less alone. Thank you for being you ❤

[@justvynexa]

YOU PAAAAAAAAAAASSED! I’m so happy for you and I cannot wait for next weeks vlog so I can be even happier 😊

[@hushletsread]

The only book I've read by Junji Ito is "Shiver" and I can recommend it! :) It contains lots of different stories. And oh myy, congrats on passing your class!

[@lasymphoniedespages]

Trop hâte de m'inscrire au bookclub à la fin de mes examens!!!

[@elentari_]

my first thought was "wait a minute, this is not the usual place for that chair, something's off" 😅

[@allisonpaiges]

keen observational skills!

[@elentari_]

@@allisonpaiges honestly feels like we’re friends, I’m always looking forward to your videos because you’re very relatable in the sense that your videos are both chaotic but also very mundane and human, it’s hard to explain, you’re just a great person and you bring loads of joy!

[@RoseEvans01]

✨sunflower✨

[@converse036]

please read sula by toni morrison!!! it’s an all time fave of mine :)

[@nummy_nummers]

Congratulations on passing your course, that's fantastic 🎉 I really wanna read some Junji Ito myself so keeping an eye on everyone's recommendations! Also, spring hyyyyyype 🌱🌞

[@donnavo101]

It's not a Sunday without being called a punk by Ally

[@m-jleduc1634]

Any day you post is a great day. I always feel happier after watching you! 😊 Congrats on getting B2 !!!! 🎉 Really debating on joining Patreon 🤔

[@MissyTash24]

Not me kicking myself for not buying the “There’s no rush” sweater when I bought the t-shirt!

[@allisonpaiges]

take that kick back! the sweater wasn’t available then - but they will be soon 😈

[@lucianaduplancic2951]

So happy you passed!! Congratulations ❤

[@beccaspeare441]

I'm currently reading and loving Venus In The Blind Spot by Junji Ito!! So far I highyl recommend :)

[@subtlefire7256]

Congratulations on passing your course! 🎉

[@valeriedionne5061]

You make my day every time you post a video so thank you❤️

[@nataliiagrytsenko1998]

'I'm gonna make you afraid of a shape' hahahahahahahah

[@homestylereads]

Congrats on passing! Tomie is my favorite from Ito.

[@aydaybaynay]

Ah crap. You said Brutes is the next Ian Reid and now I need to pick it up immediately 😅

[@xxlobke]

Jaaaa gefeliciteerd Ally!! 🌞🌼

[@lasymphoniedespages]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos :)))

[@ErinLouisee]

Congrats on passing wooo 🎉

[@adlermcgowan2723]

THANK U FOR POSTING BEAUTIFUL SOUL🎉🎉

[@_the_palest_3000]

Yay I’m so proud of you

[@bookishlymichelle]

Oooooof I loved Our Wives Under the Sea and now I really want to pick up Brutes!! Thank you for the rec!! Uzumaki is my favorite Ito - and it was the first one I read, too. I'm still hoping something else by him will one day match the experience of reading him for the first time. By the way, random question - please don't feel like you have to answer - I'll be going to Belgium at the end of the month aaaand I love the clothes you thrift, would you recommend any shops in particular? Thank youuu!

[@allisonpaiges]

kringwinkel and riot and think twice and vintage factory and there’s so so many in antwerp ✨ plop in a “thrift store” in your google maps and you’re golden!

[@bookishlymichelle]

@@allisonpaiges thank you so much!

[@roxannejoncas]

☕Have a Nice Death music vibes for Uzumaki section? *chef's kiss*

[@readingaster]

omg gefeliciteerd met je nederlands diploma 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@guiawazlib9468]

Congrats congrats congrats!!!!!

[@ellisedanielle]

Congratulations lovely!! Happy dancing for you rn 💃🏽💛🌻 & so excited to hear about this mysterious 🔍🕵🏽 🔍new space😂!! Have you tried the Calm app for relaxation/breath work/meditation? There's so many resources.. My daughters and I use it daily for inspiring various peaceful, insightful & calming activities🙏🏽 Sending all the good vibes✨✨✨

[@AdriFVA]

Really want this 'there's no rush' sweater 🤓[yes, this is me begging]

[@allisonpaiges]

soooon!

[@AdriFVA]

@@allisonpaiges 🤸‍♀🤸‍♀🤸‍♀

[@abbystinar6598]

idk if someone has recommended Trees: An Illustrated Celebration by Kelsey Oseid but it's a non-fiction graphic novel about trees i feel like you'd like it :)

[@baeticat]

Gefeliciteerd met je B2 niveau! Heel goed gedaan 🎉

[@emmaopaline]

Amazing you passed 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@lucianaduplancic2951]

Hey!! Just wanted to drop a recommendation in the comments. I don't know if you ever heard of the book entangled life but I just bought it for myself today and I feel like you would love it!! It's a non fiction about mushrooms and how they basically help us with everything.

[@allisonpaiges]

i have this on my tbr shelf right now i can't wait to read it!

[@lucianaduplancic2951]

@@allisonpaiges Nice! Can't wait to hear your opinion :)

[@fiberandtherapy3903]

Where did you get your sweatshirt!?

[@allisonpaiges]

i made it! they’ll be available for preorder soon 🐌

[@HarvestStore]

Great video.

[@emilygannon3122]

ALLY, DO WE HAVE ADS NOW?!? 🎉

[@allisonpaiges]

we do technically but google is still determining if i’m a real person or not before i officially have adsense haha fingers crossed i am not a robot 🤞

[@simonatodorova689]

Hey, will the snail shirts be selling ever again?

[@allisonpaiges]

yes! very soon actually :)

[@jess.janisse]

Wondering if you have a PO Box where we can send gifts?

[@allisonpaiges]

i don’t at the moment 💛

[@maddylovesbooks]

AHHHH its so nice to find another autistic book tuber

[@eloiseemptage6027]

Do you have plans for the two empty shelves behind you in this video?

[@allisonpaiges]

once more books are read they’ll go from the TBR shelf to the read shelf and fill it out more 🥰

[@amberelgee1139]

😊

[@emilyymarie90]

i thought maybe "these girls aint right" was going to be talking about Bunny which is, whew, a weird one.

[@awpageofabook]

I thought your background looked different! 😂

[@allisonpaiges]

😈

[@katherinebouvierr]

I NEED TO KNOW WHERE U ARE

[@lilianamarques2375]

can’t believed i watched this week’s video i’m belgium 🤍

[@ariane1263]

Have you read the skyward series by brandon sanderson? I feel like you would love the slug creatures (one of which is named „doomslug“) 🐌🥹