purging hundreds of books because i'm moving

time to say farewell to my books
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☞ My name is Ariel and I’m a Canadian writer, poet, and KZbinr. I organize my shelves by genre and then colour and my favourite book is Animal Farm. I've been making bookish content online for over 8 years and love spreading a love of reading through videos, panels, articles, and more! Think we could make something cool together? Send me an email!
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#bookunhaul

[@garbagerat4700]

”dont tell me i wasted my money because every single one of these supported an author” wow that really changed my perspective on unhauling! Thank you!

[@HomeWithMyBookshelf]

Yes, wow!! I need this perspective.

[@sera6593]

Well said.

[@rzawilski]

So true! If anything, it’s a monetary donation. And assuming you give it away or sell it, someone else will enjoy their work.

[@harrietclevedufresnes865]

This is such a good way to look at it. I often give books away to the charity shops, but I don't really feel like I've wasted money, not only did I get to read them, but I also often find other books for cheap at the charity shops, so it kind of works out, and of course there is the charity aspect of it. Plus I like the idea that the books I didn't love might find other homes where they'll be loved.

[@biteofdog]

It's a positive and beautiful perspective! Also, other folks will be able to enjoy those books :)

[@darcyward7868]

ok but the fact you found an Arthur bookmark while lowkey dressed as Arthur is a mood

[@danielharmon15]

I was also getting Minions vibes!

[@opheliawinfrey9501]

19:15 just adding a time reference lol don't mind me

[@AsdfAsdf-mi6ks]

It’s funny how some people don’t like this kind of thing. But I find getting rid of books can be a cleansing. It really helps some people’s head space

[@helia7963]

I agree. I recently purged out about 130 or so books a couple months back, and that helped me tremendously, both mentally and space wise. I purged down and I was finally able to properly categorize and organize my shelves to how I always wanted them to look like, and as a result my room just...felt better to be in. It’s really therapeutic.

[@harrietclevedufresnes865]

I feel the same way. I regularly get rid of books as I like looking at my bookshelves, and only seeing books I love, I feel like they can kind of get lost among the books I don't love. I also feel kind of sad about having books just sitting there collecting dust, knowing I'll never read them again, when they could go to someone else who might love them.

[@chelsea6523]

i like buying books 😃

[@crispsareunderrated]

OH TO BE ARIEL'S FRIEND AND HAVE 211 BOOKS TO CHOOSE FROM

[@HerMakeupIsRad]

Seriously

[@chenalindelossantos967]

me tooo . wish upon a star

[@chenalindelossantos967]

me tooo . wish upon a star

[@David-un4cs]

It's double what I own! lmao

[@nataliamontelongo2781]

Imagine that one of those books ends up in a bookstore selling for really cheap and someone that really wants to read it but doesn't have the money to buy new just stumbles into it and brings them so much joy. Stories should be shared that's how culture is born.

[@Glim246]

Lovely.

[@nancy54379]

@@Glim246 indeed.

[@spoopywife]

I struggled really hard with the guilt of buying a book, never getting to it, and then getting rid of it. I felt like I wasted my money, like you said. My hubby told me that if the book made you happy when you bought it, it’s fulfilled the purpose of making you happy, even just briefly. So it’s okay to let it go make someone else happy. You did amazing and got rid of so much! I’m totally amazed!

[@iiFlowerss]

Your husband is honestly so great

[@spoopywife]

@@iiFlowerss he says thank you and he thinks you’re great too! Have a great day!!! 😊

[@harrietclevedufresnes865]

I like that.

[@DawnsWorld]

That brings me comfort with certain things I spend money on

[@Jasmine-gx8be]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I have the same guilt and this insight helps me deal with it🌻

[@EpicReads]

Oh, the agony of book purging! Best of luck to you on the purging and the move!!!

[@davidschmidt5507]

Because libraries exist, I don't know how anyone can be mad at someone for getting rid of a book. They aren't taking an oath to never read it! It just doesn't bring them joy to own.

[@is-yn6jf]

Exactly! i own pretty much no classics, because i know ill be able to read or reread them whenever from a library

[@nancy54379]

I download books online and I'm doing fine here :) Pretty sure it's illegal tho lol

[@amritasengupta5251]

Ariel there is no need for a disclaimers. We are all adults here , we understand your problem and love you.

[@mayarabarbieri2827]

Unfortunately the internet is a toxic place with many toxic people. I’ve always seen disclaimers as a sign of abuse - she must have received some terrible comments before

[@readingslumpjourney6058]

True! It's sad that she has to explain her decisions over HER OWN BOOKS. Because there would be people who'd get mad or judge her for her decisions towards what to do with HER OWN BOOKS.

[@ririschannelx]

ikr you don’t need to warn people of anything

[@sera6593]

This!!!!!

[@lornatw]

I wish this were the case but unfortunately many comments for many people prove otherwise 🙄💗

[@mariehurtado_]

im not upset by the books ariel has to get rid of but i am concerned for all her plants

[@ArielBissett]

Me. Too. It’s. Not. Good.

[@1dland98]

Not the plant babies 😭🥺 Sorry Ariel

[@David-un4cs]

My 12 year old Christmas cactus reacted really badly to me moving across the country. It's half the size it was and it hasn't flowered since 2019 😥 I just need to keep loving it I suppose lol

[@beadsandivorykeys]

Thanks for promoting the benefits of letting go of the possessions that don't serve us. Videos like this always inspire me to critically analyze the things I own. 💕 Much love! - long time sub

[@ArielBissett]

Thanks, Jacklynn!! It’s always so lovely to hear from people that have been with me for a long time! 🥰🥰

[@SnehaSrik]

as someone who's always dreamed of having a massive bookshelf I came to the realisation recently that all I really need are the stories that touch me most and I can leave most others as pleasant memories

[@hycynth82828]

IKR

[@akosp932]

I'm not moving anywhere, but suddenly I just feel like wanting to get rid of half of my books lol.

[@marlowe5663]

Same, not that I have a lot of books but it looks so satisfying to get rid of books that don't make you happy any more

[@safa3426]

Send them over

[@callista4401]

I mean I’m accepting donations.. 🤔 haha but anyway you should try to get rid of it especially if it’s been awhile it’ll be more loved by someone else :)

[@greeneryabove]

sometimes u just gotta clean our ur bookshelves

[@rozhansadeghi3773]

I hope your new bookshelf is just as gorgeous as this one!

[@ArielBissett]

Meeeee tooooooo

[@roastbeefsandwich6769]

@@ArielBissett I know for a fact that you will save every George Orwell book!!!! 🌲 Hi from Delaware USA

[@hannar1054]

Spoiler from the future: it is!! In my opinion the new shelves are even more beautiful!!

[@charlottewoof4938]

For anyone who really struggles unhauling: something that has changed my life is writing a list in my journal of the books I’m getting rid of. This really eliminates the fear element for me. I think it’s because it means that I won’t forget certain books, but I also don’t have to have them physically present. Books can be found so cheaply these days, or in libraries; just because I have a book I know I want to read at some point in the future doesn’t mean I have to hold onto it indefinitely.

[@SomePerson-vg1zw]

I can't express how much this helped me thank you for sharing

[@cm-yu6gu]

Listing them all on goodreads helped for me Especially listing the 'want to read' books, that eliminated alot of the urge to buy it straight away!

[@Snow-pw6vw]

on more than one occasion ive gotten rid of a book and then ended up buying it again bc I missed it, so now I have a weird fear of unhauling, plus I dont have many reading friends so idk where to put the books

[@ruthfisher3210]

It's not a waste of money!!! Any money you have spent on books thay you didnt love/ didnt read is still money that has gone to supporting bookshops and boosting the book industry!!! ❤

[@emmajane8393]

I used to be a big book purger when I moved around a lot. Moving every year - or more - meant that it was practical and financially smart to cull. Now that I’m in a more stable place, I kind of regret some of the books I gave away. (At the same time, a lot I don’t remember, proving I probably don’t miss the vast majority! So I remain supportive of culling efforts!) Ultimately what I find super useful is using the library for most of the books I read during the year. Then, at the end of the year, I look back and the ones I simply adore are the ones I purchase for my shelf. A little backward, but it means I’m so happy with what I own! And I save so much money! Ps. Good luck with the move!

[@Carolll9]

I do this as well!

[@elizabethkirkpatrick5176]

I do this too!

[@samh7206]

I've started doing this too!! I just truly truly love buying books BUT they're so expensive and sometimes they're not worth the price so I find using the library more practical, then buying the ones I want to underline things in (second hand usually dont want books here cause they have enough and theres no recycling for books so if I want to get rid of that one it doesnt matter) and/or the ones i want to reread multiple times. Also it's something nice with only having books you love on your shelf? Almost less stressful, lots of memories etc.

[@raisavaz]

Me too!

[@EmmaAppleBerry]

Same for me ill grab the ebook or borrow and if i abaolutely like 4 or 5 star love it ill buy it. But one caveat is i wait til a series is done and buy them as a whole or sometimes the series likw first 3 books will be super solid and great but then the last 2 will implode and just be so disappointing that i cant enjoy the first 3 or whatever books again because i know how shitty it ends. For my perfect in every way aka mary poppins books ill get the like super fancy gorgeous limited edition type books and use them more like a pretty display collector type thing and have the regular book for rereading purposes. For example i love emma (not every version - nor because its my name but i really resonate with her lol) so i collect the editions of Emma that i love and treasure hunt for older ones and avoid the modern or movie related etc ones which i just bleh hate. And that for me falls into the pretty makes my heart full collection category and i simply read it on ebook if i want to reread.

[@bethaniebentley1340]

I'm VERY behind.... but I've just started reading as a 25 year old and I'm on my 6th book (started in September). I'm so excited about it

[@sophiarojas1659]

what have u read so far? :)

[@Snow-pw6vw]

Thats awesome!! there's no correct time to start reading, im glad you have and I hope you enjoy your reading journey!!

[@hbi7605]

@@sophiarojas1659 i just started reading again after a couple of years and I just started the Percy Jackson series

[@David-un4cs]

I'm trying to reconnect with reading. Up until I was 20 or so I was one of those people that was reading CONSTANTLY. Whenever I could get away with it and sometimes when I shouldn't have been lol. Last few years I've pretty much been the opposite. 2021 is my back to reading year! I'm determined! Update: I read 10 books in 2021!

[@Snow-pw6vw]

@@David-un4cs thats so exciting!!! I hope it goes well for you! I definitely feel that multiple year reading slump thing, I got out of it by getting an app to track my reading so I could see that I actually was making progress on my tbr and ive never looked back

[@MiRaMaY123]

I was about to donate a bunch of books and then you reminded me to go through them and I found so many pictures and bookmarks I love so much so THANK YOU.

[@ArielBissett]

This is the best comment I’ve ever received IM SO GLAD YOU CHECKED

[@jasmineamelia7873]

Ariel: turns out I hate blue and yellow. Also Ariel: ” wears blue and yellow “

[@emilieboivinguay]

I don’t know why there is such a taboo around unhauling books. You just made someone somewhere happier. That’s it!! What you did is actually beautiful to me. Love you 💕

[@ComeUndun.]

"I'm going to keep delirium" ~puts it on the unhaul stack.~

[@JasminKiechle]

Mood

[@bellasoyfer5084]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed that haha

[@booksandbrushes4868]

Was literally going to comment this exact thing. 😂

[@findingagain]

She caught it. :D No worries!

[@nancy54379]

Ok, not to be controversial or anything but that book needs to go. Wtf is wrong with the ending I just cannot

[@jessicindel2865]

I love watching people clean their shelves to main the things they love. I've done it and I really like it. I'm not overwhelmed with books I didn't like (bringing on things I remembered about the books that let me down) and not having a massive pile of unread books. Since I know either way I might momentarily forget I have them or I get so overwhelmed that I don't end up reading anything. With less books I read what's available to me and let myself really sit on if I want a book so by the time I go and buy the book, intentionally seeking out that one book, I'm ready to read it then. And being okay with the money spent because it like food matters of something I took in, not the physical object. While I still have preferences like really nice floppy paperbacks for instance. I've noticed with the pretty collectors editions, I don't read as well because I don't want to damage or write in those. Yet in the other ones, I do not mind all sorts of annotating and reader damage and that will be the edition i turn to the most to read and reread. I'm still watching your video. And please don't overthink the length of the videos. You have a thoughtful, calm yet provoking style that I do enjoy to listen to and it brings out these comments of mine, even if it may not completely match what you're talking about, some of the comments you make in the videos like some you made earlier on here, I resonate and agree with. There's always an emotional and mental change for me after I go through my bookshelves for whatever goal I planned. May your future shelves continue to bring you happiness and may the move and everything surrounding this new journey be safe and have a good ending. I know how crazy things can be.

[@ochoheido]

You so beautifully put into words so many things I was thinking.

[@chaseAJP]

I LOVE PURGING THINGS. It's so freeing and comforting to know that i have a curated collection of things that i love and get the most use out of. I'll go as far as to say it feels luxurious

[@Fairied]

Thank you for being a booktuber that is not all about hoarding. It's not about the number of books you have on your shelf but about the books you truly enjoy. I don't believe in keeping books that I don't plan on rereading or that I didn't enjoy as much. I like to pass on the books once I'm done. Share the book love!

[@DancethedrizzleBlogspot]

Ah, it's the classic bookshelf trick: you remove a mountain of books and yet, somehow, they still look full.

[@gjori4704]

Ariel: "I didn't love 'let it snow'" Me: "...So I'm gonna 'let it go'"

[@JordanThatblondegirl]

Not totally relevant, but Purging your books throughout the year def helps. I usually make the call soon after reading a book on whether I would read it again. If not, then I put it aside until I have enough to trade in at the thrift bookstore.

[@allyjordan5730]

2 years ago, I thought I was going to loose everything, my home, my possessions and my pets. So I went on a crazy purge to keep only the things I loved. I had 6 book cases crammed into my room filled to max capacity, books under my bed, stacked next to my bed and in boxes in the garage... I donated over 5,500 books to my local schools, libraries and second hand book stores. I have one book case now filled with just my favorites. It feel so much better to own the ones that matter and borrow the rest. And if I love one I borrowed, I buy the digital copy. Everyone's book collection is purely them. I think this was great to see, especially because i have been watching your channel since booktube was basically not a thing.

[@iwilitu6591]

should've gotten rid of Cursed Child lol. I felt so much better after I gave it to someone who wanted to read it and I asked them to no bother giving it back to me.

[@myownbravado]

I thought the same thing! I was so shocked when she didn't put that in the donate pile. Maybe that was one that didn't survive the second or third pass.

[@Maya-ft5mx]

I just like to pretend that book doesnt exist. It never happened.

[@nameslesss]

Maybe she doesn’t want others to experience the pain of reading such a horrendous book

[@hannahs_blog]

I'm sorry to hear about your eviction!! Your outfit and mug is so lovely !!!

[@lydiagappa3938]

Yas!! I did this last year. So freeing. Got rid of the Burden of “have to read this someday” and only kept “want to read this someday” or books I love. It was amazing. Haven’t regretted any of them.

[@fridaweasly8965]

Just know that I'll be watching the entire video because I voted for a longer video!

[@strugglinreader1774]

I hope the eviction wasn't too traumatic for you. I was evicted during college and it was...a lot. I mean I am used to financial trauma but not like that. I'm glad it seems like you see it more as moving. But moving is still a lot emotionally and physically so don't push yourself too much.

[@Bea56601]

I used to have sooo many books until I started to move often and I discovered what a pain it was to haul them all when I never got around to reading most of them. I realized they were just clutter. As much as I love books, I don't need to keep them just to keep them. I've gone from a huge book shelf full to a small shelf bin of about 9 or 10. Even that I could narrow down a bit, but I'm fine for now. Donate books to your local library, put them in little free libraries for others to enjoy, or take them to consignment or paperback trade. Lots of options for books so people can still get joy from them.

[@MrLaiioSpain]

me: getting mad at people for getting rid of your favorite books is dumb me as you get rid of The Dream Thieves: nooooo

[@Mushroomlizz]

Hahah me when she got rid of the maze runner and said she’d never read the series but everyone had their opinions

[@MichelleB_96]

GIrl, I feel you! I had a book collection of approx 1000, acquired over 8 years. We made a big move at one point and needed to trim down aLOT. I ended up down to around 100. It was rough but it made me realize which ones really mattered...it was a great thing in the end.

[@Pearlxox]

When she said she wanted to keep Delirium but put it in the cull pile by accident I became unreasonably anxious 😅

[@MrsPumpkinCat]

My reading room was destroyed by a natural disaster, along with most of my home. When we were able to move back in, and I had all the empty space to fill, I decided to only bring in things, including books, that I love. And I’ve also made a decision to read, or have already read, the books on my shelves. I redid a formal dining room into my home library that’s much bigger than my previous reading room, but there are so few books on the shelves because I’m not bringing just anything in.

[@Sparrowsong83]

It's so sad that landlords can do that to people. it was done to my poor sister too. It's not easy when somebody can say ,"sorry, you have to get out of this house , I want to get rid of it". So sorry you're going through this sweetheart. I hope everything works out well for you and your family. Prayers for a safe journey and relocating.

[@emmalouise88]

As someone who's currently struggling with having too many books on my shelf that I'm just not interested in reading anymore but also not having the heart to get rid of them, this has really helped me. Thank you 💕

[@emilielinstewart]

16:16 This moment is gold!! I have a couple books from school that I will never let go of because of the agony they have caused me. You are so brave, Ariel!

[@veggiemegroll9220]

I moved a lot moving up so totally relate to the stress of packing, also, wanted to say I love that you put jazz in the background to make it a little more peaceful 😅 also, makes me want to listen to jazz

[@vmpapillon8984]

I watched this when it came out and enjoyed it then and it helped me look at my shelves before a big move. Now 2 years later I am about to move again and came back to the video. I really appreciate the open and thoughtful way in which you approached what for many of us booklovers is a difficult thing (even more so due to the haul/ unhaul culture here on KZbin and the surrounding debates). So cheers from Europe for this as I am about to embark om another round of decluttering!

[@merulava]

Honestly, you could say seeing people getting rid of stuff they don't need or like anymore, is kinda my kink.

[@leonielieske67]

This is so relatable - I purged a bunch of books recently because I had the time during lockdown, and it felt liberating but also painful!

[@niethierbos]

same did it twice still did not purged my series yet i have two i am not sure of but did 40 last week so i am happy for now

[@bettyreads222]

I did a big cull in September which was like 100 books when I moved back home and I've been looking at what I kept and think more is probably going to be donated so totally with you on that it takes several passes. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@kailebrogan447]

This channel is amazing.

[@atlantis7070]

I like that statement, each purchase supported the author. I'll have to remember that whenever I feel guilty for not keeping a book I paid for!

[@vavila16]

When I moved to Hawai'i I donated 80% of my books. And shipped the rest via USPS. My book preferences changed over the years so I'm glad I let go of most of them! (Did repurchase some lol) ❤ good luck

[@andrearobyn3701]

I read 'Not That Bad' and 'Bad Feminist' as audiobooks, and highly recommend the format. It makes the essays much more personal.

[@NotoriousPirates]

how do you read an audiobook? don't you listen to audiobooks? do did you read the book while listening to the audiobook?

[@dioramomo8904]

Is it from audible or your library provides audiobook too? Thank you

[@andrearobyn3701]

@@dioramomo8904 Through libby! It's a free app that is through Overdrive, connected to your library. It's a wonderful app, highly recommend it

[@andrearobyn3701]

@@NotoriousPirates I did listen to the audiobook, yes, it's just the phrase I prefer to use.

[@dioramomo8904]

@@andrearobyn3701 thank you so much! 😊

[@gracehwang5671]

Me: she’s moving again?? *clicks on video* Ariel: Hello, I’m moving again. :0 Me too Ariel, this makes me feel less alone. Stay safe! ♡

[@jessicavilleneuve6336]

I totally get that feeling. I had to purge my books last time I moved. I gave away 18 boxes of books to the local library. It was painful at the time. It gets easier. :-)

[@zcapari]

the book stacking sound is weirdly satisfying. ASMR unhaul?

[@beverly9885]

II have my”must have” books in a rather small glass doored bookcase. They’re my signed, personalized books, leather leather bound, valuable....and whe evacuation from wildlife is looming, get packed and loaded in the car. In moving in the par, I did purge books I wish I had kept...just a few....but oh ouch. I read more on my kindle (iPad) these days anyway....and that saves tons of space! Good luck with your purge and move!

[@levitybooks3952]

This is why y'all should use libraries or secondhand bookstores! Ship your precious ones to your parents until you finally get a permanent home!

[@ArielBissett]

My parents are moving with me! I don’t have any extended family! I must carry them all with me if I want them to survive!

[@levitybooks3952]

@@ArielBissett Oh no! I'm in a similar situation - I've got far fewer books but I'll be flying to England soon. I'm probably going to give mine away to local friends or GoodReads people if I can before I leave, gift giving is probably more satisfying than searching for change from secondhand book buyers during a pandemic! Good luck!

[@MidnighterAT]

I moved about 4 years ago and got rid of so many books bc I realized that I will never reread a book. I can hardly stand rewatching a movie, let alone rereading a book. I do agree with you on the whole going back for rounds 2 and 3. Once you start getting rid of some, it easier to get rid of others. I then got rid of a bunch of books once I moved in lol.

[@LissaColleen]

ariel i definitely understand the moving with a shit ton of books struggle, purging is tough but needed sometimes!!!! but omg it’s my DREAM to have this much book space, my dad and i recently installed a shelf that goes over my door & into the corner then over my closet door, it’s pretty nice and the wall next to it has like 4 shelves but it’s still not enough space lmaooo i need shelves like these all over but i’ve got a tiny room/no wall space 😭😭

[@katiebooknerd7495]

For someone who doesn’t like unhauling , you did it beautifully xx

[@sherryllmitchell5671]

I did a major purge when I moved from one apartment to another. I only kept books that was special to me, I kept books in my entertainment center and by my reading chair and ottoman. I utilized my local library and stopped buying books. Then I started reading ebooks and never looked back. Now I have a Kindle Paperwhite with 200+ books and Kindle Unlimited. My personal collection can go every with me now and fits in my purse!

[@missOhdrey]

I’m moving on Nov 1st and it will be my 5th move in 7 years lol let me tell you my book collection is getting reduced every single time and the first few times it was a struggle, now it makes me feel pretty good to purge. Most of them were bought years ago anyway, now I’m much more intentional when spending money. Although stress is unavoidable in these situations(moving), I wish you as simple a process as possible :)

[@shannonquinn]

Your books, your money, your choice. That's the bottom line. I love watching videos like these because they always get me motivated to go through my own and donate what I no longer want to read. ❤️

[@Camaraderiee]

Every few months I come back to KZbin to watch book unhauls, and I ALWAYS come back to this one as my very favorite. Thanks for being there a few times a year to remind me to declutter! : )

[@tinaw94]

I love unhauling videos and stuff, makes me really inspired to Marie Kondo my books so I can look at my shelves and only see books I'm excited about!!

[@plaisirdelanglais]

Hello, this is my first time on this channel. I wanted to say Thank you for sharing your feelings. I think growing up as someone who liked to read books and also moved so many times I feel almost obligated to keep them all as something safe (did I mention I also teach and recently opened up a bookshop?) and this was so refreshing. I think I am definitely going to purge my personal collection so I can move on with those I have at work. I don't read as much the books I would love to (like classics) more of a self-development style now, but I love the fact I get to share the love and help my students to build their confidence when reading. Also - we must be related (definitely not), I love Orwell too, Frida, Nabokov, Kafka, classics- I feel the same way - don't want to get rid of them, but hard to put a limit on it. Anyway I hope the move went well. I am definitely going to have a little look around your channel. Thank you for your honesty, no wonder why you have 230 k subscribers. Katerina

[@BookHooked]

I’m so obsessed with your mug

[@clab5407]

Purging The Dream Thieves hurt me the most I think 😭 it’s the best one in the series (personally)! BUT, you’re doing what must be done, and I admire that. Good luck with your move!!

[@marieschmitt4558]

When you talked about how much booktube has swayed your excitement you have for new releases/books everyone hypes up, I felt that. I used to purchase soooo many books that I would then just put on my shelf and never feel like reading. I've wasted hundreds of euros on books that I will never read just because I've let booktube influence my decisions so much. About a year ago, I've stopped watching most of booktube and lo and behold, my book buying frenzy has come to a very abrupt halt. And all the books I do buy now, are ones that I'm actually excited about because I've discovered them based on my personal taste and not popularity on KZbin. And almost all of them I've actually read, and the ones I haven't yet are simply put on hold because I don't have the time right now. That was a big wake up call and what you said just resonated so incredibly well with me.

[@slenderpup2666]

Ohhhhh I'm getting SOOO much second hand anxiety over this! I moved about a billion times in my twenties, carting my massive book and vinyl record collection with me everywhere I went, at times storing it in storage facilities. There was one time I purged entirely TOO much of my book collection... rare books, first edition books, books I really loved but felt pressured to get rid of or was influenced by the minimalism movement (which I absolutely hate now and will never subscribe to again). There's books I can't even remember I had or read because this was wayyy before I ever knew about goodreads. When I finally bought a home with my husband 4 years ago I started repurchasing the books that I could remember, usually being picky about editions and paying more for the ones I wanted. It's a nightmare. I keep every book I get now, whether I hate it or not. Thankfully I'm very set on staying in this house for a long time. Whenever we upgrade I'll lug them all, I don't care. I am so not dealing with that headache/heartache again. But man, do I know what you're going through. It is ROUGH.

[@jessicapower1353]

No way, I met Donal Ryan when he came to my school last year for a talk on his book 'The Spinning Heart' because my class is studying it for our leaving cert! I've never seen anyone outside of Ireland care for his books haha thats so awesome!

[@amuggleinthetardis]

this feels like such a beautiful love letter to your collection of books! i don't have a planned move out date, but i'm moving soon and this just made me feel so much better on cutting down my collection!! thank you so so much ariel

[@rose_____]

I’m so glad you shared this video, thank you, Ariel 💛 I hope it’s helpful to say your mentality on what books to keep is exactly the same mindset I have; I totally get you. It definitely helps me to ‘rehome’ books without feeling awful by thinking someone will receive my donated/sold/gifted books and love them as they should be loved, better than I can. Amazing work here! Sending all the good wishes that your move goes super smoothly and I hope you’re doing well! 🙏

[@emilysatticarts5538]

Who else thinks that coffee cup is the cutest thing you have ever seen!!!!!😍😍😍 Also iam sorry you have to move hope you get there safe praying🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sdhowe281201]

@arialbissett You lived in Toronto. You lived in Honduras. You lived in the UK. I’m breathless with anticipation to find out what you call a “really big move”.

[@JordanThatblondegirl]

Well, Ariel *has* mentioned wanting to live in Japan for a time 🤔

[@ArielBissett]

GET READY

[@ArielBissett]

@@JordanThatblondegirl one day 🙈

[@Sarah-zm3sl]

New Zealand? 🤔

[@KamoheloM___]

This is such a colourful video. I loved it. From your nails, to the book arrangements, your mug and outfit. Loved this.

[@popcorn1304]

I really love your content and appreciate you taking us along this journey for so many years ♥️. I love the idea of only being surrounded by the books and things that you love. I'm so sorry you're being evicted. Sending virtual hugs!

[@jacforswear18]

DEFINITELY listen to Daisy Jones! I had no interest in it and then it was a skip-the-line option at my library so I read it a few weeks ago and I was obsessed with it!

[@littlemouse9900]

Just the title gives me anxiety. My books are my life. I commend you on having the strength to do this.

[@KittyxKult]

Vicious flashback to me packing like 50 boxes of books onto the moving truck because I couldn’t bear to get rid of any of them

[@booksintights3508]

I really love the way you keep reassuring yourself as you purge books. :) Stay safe and awesome. And all the absolute best in your new place. Cheers from Portugal! Cláudia.

[@andrearobyn3701]

I feel saddened, on behalf of your books, that they will no longer sit on those gorgeous shelves. Best of luck on the move!!

[@delfinamoyanopicca]

I can honestly feel for you. Even with books that you didn’t like that much it’s a little hard to part with, because just the fact that they’ve been part of your little book family makes it feel like they are too close. Still, I applaud you for being able to accept the goodbye. PS: I could adopt them for you 😉

[@sweetpeabee4983]

My mum says the next time I visit her (soon!), I have to start purging my books AND my dad's old ones. That's going to be really hard but watching this makes contemplating the prospect feel a little better. Might revisit this video in a couple months for motivation! 🙌

[@goofygoober1532]

It's a beautiful experience rewatching your older videos and knowing that this led you to buy your home! It's a phenomenal achievement and a real joy seeing you making it your own!

[@IReadToday]

I want to do a big unhaul, but I feel like I can't get rid of a book without reading it first. I might just have to take month to read books I want to get rid of

[@finjasola4934]

I thought the same before I started my massive unhaul a couple month ago. So I gave myself a certain page count and just started reading the books. And if by that page count I still had no interest I’d unhaul the book. Worked like magic XD I went through so many books in a short time and could with absolute certainty say that I had absolutely no interest in reading them and therefore no problem unhauling them.

[@IReadToday]

@@finjasola4934 This is such a great method!! I'll def do this when the time comes for me to do an unhaul!

[@crystalczubowicz9827]

I'm like this, too. I recently realized I had a lot of unread books or things that I hadn't touched in years, so I moved all of them to their own shelf. I don't like having them all out of their genres, but having them all in one place makes it easier for me to actually read them. And then I can get rid of the ones I no longer love.

[@sk8tie]

I would've watched this if it was three hours long, just so you know.

[@autumnappling6173]

When she posted on Instagram about trimming it down I cried inside.

[@Sara-qc8qz]

Me too!!

[@ccstopmotionproductions739]

Wait how long was it originally lol?

[@madelinejones7910]

OMG Princess of the Midnight Ball was one of my favorite early adolescence reads!!

[@foreversavedbygrace]

I did the same not long ago. Moved and purged my book collection from over 400 down to 62 books. That was about 4 or 5 purges. Now I’m down to the bare bones and have a TBR that I truly love!

[@michelleraven1832]

i cull my books at least once a year. I find it so freeing :)

[@lenab6504]

WAIT you accidentally put delirium in the discard pile

[@ArielBissett]

Don’t worry!! I caught it haha ♥️

[@Kcrashpwnsyou]

I did this before I moved and it was so worth it! I don't miss any of the unread or ok books. Just happy to see all my favorites on a shelf together :)

[@allisonh2340]

My landlord just did the exact same thing to us. I wouldn't wish this kind of stress on my worst enemy. I feel for you

[@ArielBissett]

Rooting for you 💕💕💕

[@pobie1162]

I feel you girl. I grew up as a military brat. We moved EVERY 3 years from air base to air base, so I had to purge my ENTIRE life (clothes, toys, books, furniture, etc) and it was heart rendering every time. Books were the hardest to do because throughout all my moves - losing friends, having to make new ones, dealing with a new school etc - books were my coping mechanism. They were always there for me to lose myself in when life got crappy. Unfortunately they are also the heaviest of items - so they had to be culled. Thank goodness my mom is a big reader too, so I was given a bit of a sympathetic shoulder & given a max of 10 boxes for books every move. Once I moved out & had my own place...I started to collect in earnest. Over half of my apartment is filled with bookcases of books. Lord help me if I have to move in the near future. Good luck! 💜

[@BinocularsSwag]

I'm surprised "The Memory Police" made the cut, after listening the Books Unbound episode where you didn't love it all that much haha Now I'm more curious about it.

[@nubiaavina2435]

So happy this video showed up in my recommended, thank you for making it! I’m looking forward to watching past and future content from you!

[@carrieicanhasbooks]

As someone who has moved many times in this last decade I understand. Each move I found I got rid of more books then the previous. I wish you the best of luck and hope you have a safe and easy move.

[@ErinRuthK]

Your description of Emily in Paris was spot on 😂

[@omerlsharaky2047]

It was told that Ali bin Abi Talib said : beware of autumn’s wind and air, it does to your bodies what it does to tree leafs. 🌙

[@taylaleonardis6951]

I felt how hard this was for you!!! Ah the joys of moving. Best of luck, Ariel

[@AbiiAwesomeness]

You’ve got this! 🥰I haven’t long moved and it was stressful at first but now I’m loving my new place. & better space for books 😃