big bookstore news + recent reads/faves

[@GuiltyFeat]

You are an inspiration. Opening a book store is the collective dream of all of us in your BookTube orbit. We will all revel in your success and merch. Thanks also for the shampoo recommendations.

[@CJReads]

THANK YOU DAD

[@lindacarson5429]

My new mantra is going to be ' leap & the net will appear' - I love it! You have so much going on. I'm convinced you're going to end up with a book store/tattoo parlour which would be an excellent thing! I will definitely be purchasing more merch - sign me up

[@CJReads]

thank you linda!!!!!!!!

[@lucyrutherford]

That's so exciting, already planning a trip to Yuma to visit the bookstore!

[@tiachu]

WHOAAAA huge congrats on getting the space for your independent bookstore!!’ Oh my gosh, this is so awesome. Gonna subscribe to follow along ❤️‍🔥 SO HAPPY N EXCITED FOR YOU WOWWW

[@CJReads]

THANK U!

[@melissafirman1962]

Amazing news about Sunny's! So thrilled for you. YOU'RE DOIN' IT, GIRL!!!!!!! Exciting about the house renovations and Kiki's tattoo apprenticeship, too.

[@b_rck_lee]

Soso excited for the brick and mortar for you!! Definitely bought that cutie diner mug ☕️

[@whatpageareyouon]

In my defense I loved the Ernaux because I am delusional/“delulu” and get down bad so easily 😭 lol. I’d recommend The Years next of hers for you to try next! And congrats on Sunny’s bookstore !! ☀️

[@CJReads]

[@ArtBookshelfOdyssey]

I'm really excited for you! This is great that you'll have a brick and mortar place.

[@alexaydelott7892]

Major bookish slay. Congrats, CJ!

[@thelefthandedreader6632]

I’m SO excited for you! Fantastic! I’ve got my fingers crossed. What an exciting Summer 😊😊

[@Anna-pd6dc]

No way! Congratulations!

[@AthynVixen]

Go Sunnys! SO thrilled for you. Wishing you every success with the physical store! x

[@robotnic]

I think you got Ernaux; following her is the journey. I’d recommend Happening and A Girl’s Story. Congrats on Sunny’s!!!

[@alsopato]

so much in the works for you! gonna live vicariously through yr leap of faith, im sure yr gna land on yr feet :) you n kiki will age this summer for sure haha - also ditto on the wrap up burnout, & the more books i have to talk abt the less i want to do it so it just compounds bleh

[@CJReads]

wrap ups need 2 die!!!!!!!! lets start the trend. thank u for forecasting my incoming grey hair!!!!!

[@tnan123]

Fantastic and inspiring. Hope your bookstore expedition enjoys all the success!

[@siennadunn115]

wow congrats omg!!!! i live in tucson and would totally make a trip out of visiting your bookstore, how exciting!! 😭

[@CJReads]

LOVE

[@jethor4561]

Very exciting! I hope to one day visit your store IRL 🖤 congrats 👏

[@drom14]

So stoked for your brick and mortar location!!! I learned that Ingram has a ROSI (Recommended Opening Store Inventory) from the bookshop training workshop I went to earlier this year. It covers all-time favorites and front list - and is tailored based on your retail square footage, I believe.

[@CJReads]

OOOO yes i will peep that ROSI good tip

[@nathansnook]

AHHHHH congrats bb!!! truly making dreams come true!!! i can't wait to one day visit a physical Sunny space in a sunny place! 🌞 also loved the portion about mothers in Monsters. loved the Joni Mitchell bits and has opened up a new perspective on her music! and yes!!! stabilo is the best!!! love all the pastels! also wow can't wait for dragon 🐉 rawr xD

[@CJReads]

[@maddiesummerton819]

Missed your videos! I would highly recommend reading Happening by Ernaux, I had similar thoughts on Simple Passion but Happening was what really sold me on her. Can’t wait to see what Sunnys has in store!

[@belair90210]

I second that! Finished “Happening” yesterday and wow. I want to read all of Annie Ernaux’s books now.

[@CJReads]

love!! ill check it out!

[@kiranreader]

congrats!!!! this is so exciting!!

[@juliagarzarella2113]

You made the mugs!!! Ahhhh ❤❤❤

[@CJReads]

theyre HERE!!!

[@tricialeach1125]

WOW CJ! Congrats!!

[@tricialeach1125]

Also I think it's so so so cool that you are investing in where you live and creating something interesting there!

[@CJReads]

omg tricia would LOVE for you to visit!!!

[@SavidgeReads]

Hahaha, flop era, that made me giggle. I think I am entering a temporary one. Sooooooo excited that you are opening a book store, this is amazing, amazing, amazing... like you! Shall I send my CV to cover for your dad ;) l have been looking at some New Balances and feel like you've given me permission to by them.

[@CJReads]

simon as a sunny's employee WHEN

[@thelefthandedreader6632]

I love the Stabilos!

[@Thepeejay]

Yay congratulations!!!

[@Heatherskl]

So exciting! Congrats!

[@lindamoore3530]

Will you eventually have a website so people can order from you? I like to support independent bookstores. I live in Minnesota and don't travel much.. Wish you the best with your store. 😊

[@CJReads]

hi!! you can always order via our bookshop.org link, we get 40% off all profits made there which is FAB!

[@eviIhag]

Monstrilio sounds interesting! Just know that I was about to watch the new episode of Succession and saw that you have a new video up and I watched this first instead.

[@CJReads]

omfg thats dedication.....

[@mirandanicole0307]

DRAGON shirt????/ oh hell yeah

[@CJReads]

GET READY!!!!

[@sierragray11]

I think a must read from Ernaux is Happening- another tiny with a huge impact especially with the current political climate in the States with the Roe v Wade overturn

[@CJReads]

oooo sounds good!!!