a life reset, museum trip & bookshelf reorganisation. dark academia diaries pt 1

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welcome to the first episode of the dark academia diaries! it's part reading vlog, part lifestyle vlog in which i reset my life, appreciate some art, read a book and do a quick bookshelf reorganisation!
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Hi! My name is Leonie and I am a 23 year old girl who loves talking about books! From YA to non-fiction to classics, I read it all (although fantasy will always be my fave). I live in the Netherlands and go to university, but make booktube videos in my spare time :)
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[@chantalcastro8394]

The amount of times that I’ve considered purging everything I own and adopting the dark academia aesthetic happens too often….

[@definitelyshana5621]

0:37 her adding a hijabi and women of color to showcase the dark academia aesthetic makes me so happy! All the love, - a hijabi :)

[@lavenderjul]

yes!!! I notice that right away and soo happy how this aesthetic is evolving into a more diverse space for everyone to love art, learning and sharing coffee and books with otherss

[@HeyAllie]

❤️❤️❤️

[@xLSofia]

Cottage core hijabi’s are my fave tooo they always looks so put together 😩❤️‍🔥

[@mellasthoughts2384]

I honestly didn't even realize before you pointed it out, because they both fit the aesthetic so perfectly to me 😆

[@definitelyshana5621]

@@xLSofia i agreeee!

[@liesadventure]

"book of the month doesn't ship outside the US" But Leonie, how did you get it?! *cries in European shipping costs*

[@anadewindt232]

Maybe with a courier service? Thats how we get or packages in the Dominican Republic, where shipping is ridiculous and national mail cant be trusted

[@niamhl6964]

I'm sure it's not a case that they *can't* ship outside the US, just that they don't want to, probably because it costs too much. They shipped to Leonie as part of the sponsorship deal I would say

[@amen55nath]

cries in Latin America

[@juliandherbooks1]

leonie’s editing is on another level honestly 😻

[@aubreyjdickens]

i’m gonna start saying “that’s not very dark academia of me” as a catchphrase

[@rexflex3388]

Im borrowing that.

[@HarvestLockwood]

I was getting some serious ASMR vibes from the sounds of the books being reorganized on the shelves (the sound of the books sliding, or being placed down with _clunks_ from the hardbacks).

[@simonsfooties]

What about the sounds of bread being cut off in the beginning :)

[@mattkean1128]

The way my ears pricked up when I heard bookshelf organizing. And a museum trip! Made me think of a book I think you'd like called 'Optic Nerve' by Maria Gainza, an argentinian art critic and writer. Thanks Leonie! 🖼️

[@mia_aaa_]

Me 5 minutes ago: reorganizing my bookshelves while I watched The Book Leo me: gets notification on KZbin ¨oh look! It's Leonie!....OH she is also reorganizing her bookshelf!¨ me now: reorganizes her bookshelves *with* Leonie😌😌😌

[@written_by_hank]

“since, ya know...the world situation.” I felt that.

[@nanisdigitaldiary]

The intro was so aesthetically pleasing :)) this is honestly the highlight of my day

[@isisvda]

On taking yourself on dates; I planned a little citytrip to Utrecht. I am staying in a hotel by myself, having meals by myself and obviously having fun by myself! Very excuted

[@tiapedrola1620]

omg you have to continue this series! this is so cosy, the aesthetic is so beautiful! ☕️💌

[@lavenderjul]

I also was at a life-reset moment and that plus LEONIE posting an entire vlog about it it's the best thing ever!! I also was looking for aesthetic inspo to motivate me with my studies, and so happens that one of the assignments I have to do is for a Greek Plays class (perfect fit)

[@christavella6100]

Loved this video Leonie :) I can definitely relate to dark academia helping me study - but I appreciate your honesty and keeping it real not a constant 'aesthetic' just like you said... hope you continue to make Dark Academia diaries, thank you!

[@endgamefond]

The avocado umbrella 🥑☂️ 👍

[@sawmea5308]

My new semester is starting in 3 weeks. This was much needed!

[@laradaureliocoaching]

haha "after dinner... I got mc'donalds." loved that part xD

[@hafeezeyy]

We need more dark academia diaries 🙌🏻

[@aras_sara]

Would love a continuation of this series 🤎🖤🩶

[@ginnieliebherr4245]

Love this video! The museum, reorganizing… the aesthetic! 10/10

[@n.j.1894]

So excited for this series!

[@juliadelarosa4601]

ahhhh this video is so visually pleasing, i need more!!

[@gerdasalengaite3148]

omg i wish for the dark academia diaries to come back 😭

[@ceryspowell5838]

AHHHH i needed this xoxo

[@littlebookclub2879]

I love this type of videos. Yeah I'm so excited about the series 😍

[@mymessynotebook2207]

I love the idea of the series and can’t wait to see more episodes :)

[@StJimmyWhatsername1]

Loved this! Very excited to see more of this series in the future 😍

[@camillatavaresmachado5940]

I loveee your videos, they always make me feel so calm and inspired. Thank you so much for your work!

[@claudia5053]

i love this first episode of the dark academia diaries, hope you continue the series 💙✨

[@laurines4942]

I absolutely loved the vlog!! Very excited to see more of this series. You're amazing Leonie

[@angelasamte2407]

Just rewatching your readthon and you came thru love you

[@leticialoscio3781]

My semester just started and this was absolutely amazing and inspiring

[@beatrizbretas9903]

had such a great time watching it! already craving pt 2

[@pedrOfsilveira]

the best moment of the week🤩🤩

[@sdg3639]

I loved this. Very calming, it had some ASMR vibes honestly.

[@marusaucedo3301]

Love the dark academia diaries! Your reading vlogs give me life 💕

[@justabookworm9358]

I love the reading vlogs! They’re so chill and aesthetic✨😌

[@asmikannan1249]

The aesthetic of this video is impeccable.I love your videos

[@inkdrinkerhana]

I love this! Please make more videos like this because it is so calming to watch 😍😍

[@mshannarose12]

This was so cosy and such a gorgeous escape. Especially loved seeing your beautiful city and going along to the museum with you. So excited for this series! Sending love from Australia!

[@Mymakermovie77]

this was so cozy and fun!!

[@Oggibogging]

this felt so asmr i loved it

[@konsamsharmiladevi2092]

Bookshelf organization is one of the most satisfying things to watch😌

[@sumayyakhan2668]

Leonie giving us therapeutic vlog.... It's so wholesome and relaxing 😌♥️♥️

[@user-qu8zs7vs1x]

This video gives me "rainy October Saturday" vibes. So cozy and calming. Context: I live in a Mediterranean country and summer here is H O T

[@Jasmijn.F]

Yeah well this sums up the Dutch summer haha 🥲

[@bookthoughtswitheilish]

Love the dark academia aesthetic, I think it’s so cosy! 🍂 📚

[@Juliacasualcozygamer]

I need to go to more museums again too... I also have a museumjaarkaart and now that things are getting a bit better I should use it more again. I just always forget to make time.. thanks for the reminder!

[@katymartin3924]

I just adore your videos 🥰 So ready for fall dark academia vibes!

[@rukmini4584]

I loved this video!!!! Loved the vibe!!

[@nikitas7661]

I love your vlogs!! ❤️ And dark academia aesthetic. :)

[@kathale967]

I loved this, please please make more :) I also loved the "doing something people usually do with other people alone"

[@random_person5232]

Loved the video. Your content keeps getting better and better with each video . Looking forward to episode two!!!!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@shrouuuq]

Keep doing this kind of video, loads of love from Saudi Arabia 🤍

[@ashirali2620]

Yes! Super excited for this one. I wanted to know what you thought and felt when you visited the museum!

[@MissAikaterine]

This museum was so lovely 🥲

[@lex.mayy8]

This was such a fun vlog to watch! I would love to see more of this as a series! And I really appreciate you being honest and mentioning how every little thing you do, doesn’t have to fit an aesthetic, that was really nice to hear :)

[@blueskiesandclouds5596]

I’m still 3 minutes in but I’m loving the sword earrings 😍

[@malinhansen8431]

This dark academia diaries is exactly what I've been looking for! And for it to be with one of my fav booktubers is absolutely amazing!

[@AmandaYWu]

I love this series already!! Can't wait for more episodes :)))

[@CarlaGReads]

im so excited for this series, Im from Australia and my city is currently in lockdown! Definitely reminds me why I want to move to the Netherlands!

[@moralopez3213]

i LOVE this idea!

[@ShivangiBhasin]

Love anything you do Leoniiii❤️❤️❤️

[@anjoa0349]

Can`t wait for dark academia diaries pt 2!

[@merle8191]

The first scenes gave me hardcore twilight vibes, i loved it! Also love your aesthetics overall, you're my favourite Booktuber!

[@lorenceinflames]

i love your videos so much!

[@kinderegard8437]

Love this new series😍

[@bad-girlbex3791]

Yes more of these!

[@negeenie6461]

i love this!!

[@Lillyjoy]

I love your videos + dark academia so I am happy about this :)

[@sydrichey6600]

Hey I'm just going to say this I love the fact that you are making a whole series of dark academia and how you are working with the aesthetic and making it work for you

[@chrysoula5226]

all these videos damn you are spoiling us🥰🥰

[@tejaswinisparthasarathywrites]

Yaaayyy! New video! ❤

[@moras.delapaz]

Staring at your newly arranged bookshelf is always a vibe

[@zulaikhamohammad7838]

appreciation for the avocado umbrella !

[@kr._.lambert3287]

The first half of this video felt like a Wes Anderson film! :-)

[@witchf4ce310]

Cerave is amazing!!!! My cleansers and moisturizers are all from Cerave and then I use serums and exfoliants from The Ordinary, they’re so good!

[@annemargarethd.a.k.filicke7919]

Love the title - dark academia diaries! ♡ honestly..

[@GracewithBooks]

this vlog was simply all the ~vibes~

[@gladiusthedrifter5746]

I don't know why, but this was both refreshing and relaxing. I don't know if this type of video should be regular. But, I wouldn't mind one every once in a while.

[@ladylovesteadreads1470]

Love this video series idea!

[@crescentpages]

Loved this!🖤✨

[@samuelleask1132]

That sound editing at 8:54 is so ON POINT

[@kimberley_f]

Yes please all of the dark academia!

[@Indrea13]

I loved the organisation bit of the video and I really like your accent!!

[@MariuchaVieira]

I love your videos ❤️

[@Elena-tz9ev]

It's like 11 pm in my country right now BUTTT my favourite booktuber posted a new video so sleep can wait!

[@authorgreene]

That museum footage was awesome. I'll be both reorganizing my own bookshelves and cataloging them all into an app. I can't wait to learn how many books I actually own! This was a great video. Keep them coming!

[@ohohnenyeoo2654]

that sounds nice.

[@gabrielabtomasi]

that was so special

[@Sunshine-yk2eg]

Me : *ahhh her place is so cozy* Leonie : *"i don't have a bathroom"* Me: *shocked pikachu face* oh

[@MegaMj31]

Loved this video

[@justinebanszky]

Loved! Please make more.

[@Emily0259]

Heel leuk als je meer video's in deze serie gaat maken! :)

[@SidBarnhoorn]

Ah, reorganizing! I do that from time to time as well with my collection of books and blu-ray/dvds and other stuff. Good idea taking oneself on a date to a museum. I usually do not do this either but I may actually do that. Lots of great museums to visit in Leiden!

[@literalexisse]

the bread asmr though! so cronchyyy ~

[@kiarakiaraaa2010]

We want more! We want more! We want more!

[@linnea.p3777]

This is so cute! Your vids make me want to move to the Netherlands😍 also I have the same green mushroom sweater as you, I love it!❤️❤️

[@RealReaderEmily]

Sooo aesthetic 🤤🤤

[@VanillaMoon]

The intro ☔️☔️😍

[@katerinaps99]

ahhhh I want those sword earrings so badddd

[@emilyletoski2106]

The avocado umbrella is cute. Just wanted to say that I’m a new subscriber and I enjoy your reading vlogs. It gets me inspired to read for fun myself. I was an English major in college and I think it might have caused me to stop reading for enjoyment. I’m slowly getting back to it though, and I think your channel is helping me with that. 😁