Bookshop Renovations: New Layout + New Languages

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🌸 FAQs:
Where are you located?
- 945 12th St, Suite C, Paso Robles, CA 93446 (downtown, very close to the park, for anyone wanting to visit!)
Do you ship internationally?
-Not yet! We have sent a few packages to different countries but found that it is too expensive for us, at least for the time being. If we figure out how to ship books for cheaper, we will let you know!

[@bookshopbesties]

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[@tarynmccullough5020]

Love to see you guys getting sponsorships! You guys deserve all the support in the world

[@bookshopbesties]

That makes us so happy, thank you for the love 💛

[@sewfuntosew11]

You need pumpkins and fall decor outside your door and inside the shop🍁🌻🐿

[@bookshopbesties]

Ooh yes!! We’ll be decorating soon, we’re so excited! We’ll definitely make a vlog out of it 😄🎃🍂

[@lorijohnston4311]

Ladies, it looks so good! The reading bar looks great, as do the front doors in the green color and the openness of the store. So excited for you! And love Meadow's input!

[@bookshopbesties]

Hehe thank you so much, Lori!! ❤️❤️

[@GetawayDriver13]

Omg I’m obsessed with yall’s journey! U both have such awesome vibes!

[@bookshopbesties]

Aww thank you, that’s so kind! 🧡

[@booklady8888]

The shop is looking very good! You should thrift some decor and items needed for the office to save on your budget and re-purpose items. That too would be fun to watch.

[@aipooalice]

The bookshop is getting better and better with every update 😍✨

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you so much!!

[@kalel311superman9]

even the dog seems happy that the shop is looking good

[@ytanki]

The shop looks so much brighter❤️. And your German sounds really good already 👍🏽. I like English and Italian a lot! As a young woman, I could talk English quite fluently, but without practice it is difficult ! And Italian is such a lively language! You talk with your body, arms etc. I learned it only a bit, but like to hear it! Best wishes from Germany 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️

[@bookshopbesties]

Ahh thank you so much! Italian is on our to-learn list as well! We’re both very animated when we speak already so we feel like it’ll be great to learn a language that is so lively, as you said! 💚 You did an excellent job typing in English, I would not have guessed it was not your native language! Sending love to Germany, thank you for your support!

[@ytanki]

@@bookshopbesties Thank you 😊😊❤️❤️

[@celinarose2994]

Love what you have done with the book shop! Loving your colour choices and aesthetic. I would love to learn Dutch as my grandparents were originally from there. Wishing you both the best as you continue this wonderful journey!

[@antiquebookcollective]

Phew! Love those renovations! Like you said, way more open now!

[@evamatlach1986]

Ihr sprecht schon super Deutsch! 💚 liebe Grüße aus Österreich 🇦🇹

[@bookshopbesties]

Danke shön!! 🖤❤️💛🇩🇪

[@kamuiseiran7068]

Wirklich sehr süß, wie ihr versucht ein Gespräch über Essen zu führen und dann euch keinen "guten Appetit" wünscht, sondern euch zuprostet. Sehr süß! Die Aussprache an sich war schon echt gut, nur das "auf Wiedersehen" war echt ... uff~. Aus welchem Teil Deutschlands sollte das denn kommen 😂. It's amazing to see the differences between the videos. Realy nice! Props to you two and your friends Greetings from Deutschland (germany)

[@sunflowerlove9298]

love the colour of the door and also how open it is inside now ! thanks for sharing your journey with the shop :) you really are living my dream

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you sooo much! 🌻💚

[@justinabean94]

Everything is looking so open and inviting! so fun to see how much you guys have been able to change in such a short time. I like the idea to have a slanted display shelf up top! i think you could even do one that's standing height too. Lonefox just recently did his living room reno and did an entire video on shelving like carla's boyfriend (sorry i'm so bad with names i forget) mentioned! he even used little brass bars instead of a wooden ledge. you should check it out if you have time! congrats on your progress bbs!

[@rollierollout]

Yes! I thought of Lonefox too when he was describing the slanted shelf idea. Future collab? We can only hope! 😍

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you so much!! We’ll definitely check out Lonefox’s channel, that sounds so cool! We appreciate the recommendation! 💕

[@lee123430]

I wait impatiently for an update. I love watching yall

[@radhikam2401]

Yay for sponsors! Congratulations!!

[@leannscho1580]

Euer Deutsch klingt wirklich gut. Viel Spaß beim Lernen! Greetings from Germany :)

[@moniquea2497]

Ooh the teal (?) stools are gorgeous! Love the new look of the shop..variety of book shelves heights really does make huge difference. Wishing you a boost of sales after this or at least more traffic into the welcoming shop 😊

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you so much! 💖🥰

[@morganunraveled]

seeing yalls vision come to life with each update is such a joy 🌞 such an amazing journey to follow along! also yay for sponsorships! my husband has been learning Norwegian for a few years.

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you so much! Hehe we were so stoked that a brand wanted to partner with us, and we appreciate your support! How cool that your husband is learning Norwegian- it’s such a beautiful language! ❤️

[@SharonKBM]

Everything looks so much lighter and brighter without all that shelving in the front. I just love Meadow's reaction to the open space. She's beautiful! ❤ I also love the paint color on the front doors. It's all looking so good.

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you so, so much, Sharon! 💚💚

[@ReviewsByLeyla]

The store looks AMAZING! Seeing how much has changed from your first video feels wild, and it looks so open now! Also something I've not stopped thinking about since you said it ages ago, is how you wanted to clear more of the middle to make it 'more accessible'...my brother is a full time wheelchair user and it is so frustrating getting him around cramped stores, but the fact you already thought of that in your renovation process is so refreshing and amazing to see. Huge love to you both from across the pond in the UK!

[@bookshopbesties]

Leyla, thank you SO much!! It’s so odd to me that more shops don’t prioritize wheelchair accessibility. I have a cousin who has been a full time wheelchair user since we were children, so I guess I’ve always been very aware of it as well. Anyway, thank you so much for your support and sending love right back to you!!

[@elisabethprice4697]

wow thats a coincidence I have that book thats on top of the shelf in the intro... the complete guid to needlework

[@paulhorn24]

Very good pronunciation of the German phrases. And your bookstore looks better every time/new video 👍

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you so much! We’re so happy we sounded okay, we were nervous that we were butchering such a lovely language 🤣❤️

[@isabelandeabreu]

Wow the space now is amazing!! ❤ congrats from Brazil 😅😊

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you!! Much love!

[@nathanielluscombe5277]

Love how open the shop is now! It’s so cute.

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank yo so much! We are happy at it's current state while we prepare for another set of rennovations!

[@TallulahMorgana]

I love your videos! England is a bit too far away for me to travel from, but visiting through your videos is very calming. Your bookshop feels like a calm and safe place. Loving the new layout too, it feels easier to explore what books there are and those velvet chairs by the window are so pretty!

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you for your support from afar! We appreciate it so much! Thank you:)

[@Gia_22222]

I’ve been watching you ladies since your first video and I’m so beyond happy that I carried on following your journey. So inspiring to see young women following their dreams. I too can only hope to have my own bookshop one day 💜

[@bookshopbesties]

Gia, thank you for such a sweet comment and for following us from the start! We’re so happy to have you here and are rooting you on- let’s become the generation of bookshop owners! 😆🎉💖

[@hanna3685]

i love this so much! quick tip from a german speaker: when u eat food don’t say prost but “guten appetit“ to sound even more native :) keep up the great work!!!

[@bookshopbesties]

Ahh thank you so much for the tip!! 🧡🧡

[@valerie1612]

perfect timing! I was looking for a Babble coupon. I’m learning German

[@bookshopbesties]

That’s awesome, Valerie! Danke for watching 😄

[@GigiofGigi]

Living for these updates!

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you!

[@lizziebozzie2418]

You're living my DREAM. If I'm ever travelling from the UK you can be sure I'll drop in.

[@bookshopbesties]

Aww yay, that’s awesome! We’re hoping to visit the UK sometime and visit a ton of bookshops hehe let us know if you have recommendations! ❤️

[@lizziebozzie2418]

@@bookshopbesties when you get here you need to visit Hay-on-Wye, it is literally Britain's book town. you'll love it.

[@piggielife]

It's looking great so far! I had no idea Carla knew romanian and I was so excited to hear that as I'm Romanian myself! Keep up the good work, love watching your journey :)

[@bookshopbesties]

Aww yes, she moved here from Romania when she was 5! She’s teaching me Romanian, too, so she can take me with her next time she visits and I can hopefully sound like a local 😁💚 Thank you for your support!

[@nataliacarril5692]

​@@bookshopbestiesit could also be like youre secret language, for if you want to say something without customers to know it😂 hahaha I'm latinamerican, Argentinian, so spanish it's my first language. I speak english, and I would like to learn some scandinavian

[@bookshopbesties]

Haha absolutely, I love that! Or if we just want to sound impressive-It’s a good way to keep the bookshop feeling extra magical! 🤣 What Scandinavian language would you like to learn? Finnish is very interesting but the first language (aside from my native English) that I started to learn for fun was Swedish!

[@nataliacarril5692]

@@bookshopbesties wooow..so cool. I think norwegian, sounds me more like vinking language and it's so interesting haha

[@emilyshaw8260]

It's so exciting to se how the bookshop is coming along!! You are both doing such a great job with it! I love learning languages as well, I already know Mandarin Chinese and am working on learning Spanish!

[@bookshopbesties]

Wow, being fluent in Mandarin is an amazing accomplishment! We also want to learn Mandarin, but know it’ll take quite a while so we’re learning easier languages first haha

[@taytertottt]

Omggggg sponsorshipsss! ❤❤❤ I’m loving these videos you guys! I’ve got my mom and partner watching too! 🤭 Keep up the great work! 📖

[@bookshopbesties]

Oh my gosh, that is so sweet of you 😭 thank you for your support! And it is so surreal that Babbel wanted to work with us, it’s so exciting!

[@suburbanview]

That is a lot of work, well done!

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you! It’s been a labor of love, that’s for sure! 💖

[@user-il7ef5of9x]

Hi. I'm Nick's Uncle Mel. So great to see you guys on KZbin. I ran my own business for over 30 years. Long hours, lotsa headaches, some lean times. I wouldn't change a thing! One of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I wish you all good fortune. We're rooting for you!

[@bookshopbesties]

Hi there, Uncle Mel! Thank you so much for your words of encouragement! ❤️

[@brecht12]

i so hope to one day visit the shop.

[@bookshopbesties]

We would love to meet you!

[@captain4825]

Congrats to you two! Thanks for sharing your book shop journey.

[@adellejohnson8778]

Wow!! The shop looks like a reader's paradise!! Congrats to you both on your dedication and commitment - I only wish I was able to support your store but as I don't live in the USA I'll need to simply support you in spirit. Take a bow ladies - you deserve it :)

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you so much! You are supporting us plenty by watching our videos and leaving kind comments

[@KarleeJ]

It looks amazing!! I love the changes you guys are making to the store! 😊 So excited to continue seeing the progress throughout your journey. Keep it up!!❤

[@SABUJMIDACYDANCES-wy5dy]

wow beautiful ❤❤❤

[@MamaBookFox]

Love watching your shop evolve! Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Can't wait to visit!

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you for your support! We look forward to meeting you!

[@casswilson3964]

The front doors look so grand now! The perfect 💚 Great progress all round. Looking forward to seeing more videos 😊

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you so much 💛💛

[@sharleecheyenne]

1. I'm so glad to see y'all again!! I Iove following along with your journey, and I appreciate your social media so much because it allows me to keep up with your amazing project! 2. Your outfits when you first started talking about painting the door were adorable ❤ 3. English is my native language, but I've had a year of Spanish (I'm not fluent at all but it was enjoyable!😆). I've sung quite a few times in Italian and Latin, and they're very similar! I also got to sing in Chinese one time, which was a lot of fun.😊 Best wishes from Mississippi!❤

[@z_luvz_bookz]

Loving all the cool changes to the shop!

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you so much!! 🥹💖

[@patriciamrie]

Hello! I've been following your journey from your first video here on youtube and I just wanna say that I'm so happy for you!!!! Loveee all the changes you've made 💕 so excited to see your bookstore grow. ✨️

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you for your lovely comment and continued support 💖 we appreciate you so much and are excited to have you following along!

[@anastasiavieru6724]

Urmăresc cu drag videourile voastre! Salutari din România!! ❤

[@bookshopbesties]

Multumim cu mult drag 🧡!

[@Beniqwa]

It looks so good! Amazing work!

[@fromericaa]

The shop looks great! And congrats on your sponsorship! ❤️

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you so much!

[@ElizaMGDuarte]

Im using babbel to learn french! I already know brazilian portuguese (my mother language) and english! The goal is to travel everywhere without needing to translate things ❤❤ im glad babbel is partnering with you guys!! The shop looks really good~

[@bookshopbesties]

Oh my gosh, I love that! I want to become fluent in French in the next few years too, and will definitely be using Babbel until I am able to visit France and be immersed in the language and culture ❤️ I also love the idea of being able to travel anywhere and at least have basic conversational skills, how incredible! Thank you for your support 💚 -Clio

[@Theomite]

Oh I was so thrilled to see this update. It had been so long I had this horrid fear that you girls had suddenly gone under in the last few weeks. Elated to see that was not the case!

[@bookshopbesties]

Haha aww you are so sweet! We appreciate the love! Do not fear, the store has been doing very well! We’ve just been training our new employee (!) and getting into a new workflow 🙂💖

[@annewithane1100]

Hi guys! I'm a Swedish/Romanian fan. I love your content and always look forward to you posting new videos.✨️ Are you guys more active on tiktok?

[@bookshopbesties]

Hej/bună ziua! Thank you so much! We are becoming more active on all of our platforms now! We’ll be posting once a week on here, hopefully twice a week on TikTok, weekly bookclub posts on Patreon, and we’re on Discord almost every day! 💖

[@annewithane1100]

Super, multumesc!🥰

[@Thegelstudioedit]

Looks so great! Will you have big signs to show the book genres? I keep thinking it looks a bit overwhelming and I wouldn’t know where to start/look x

[@bookshopbesties]

Hi there! We actually do currently have small handwritten signs on the walls and shelves that say what genre/sub genre the books are, but we’ll be making bigger, sturdier ones soon for sure! We’re also thinking of having a little map of the store in the front so people can look at that for reference but we’re also always happy to help people find things when they ask us :)

[@laibakausar8161]

I am so excited for the makeover. I really want to learn Japanese.

[@bookshopbesties]

Thank you! Japanese is a great choice, it’s such a beautiful language!

[@user-fb2bs3zh7j]

Do you order books what is the process of inventory?

[@bookshopbesties]

Hi there! We do order brand new books from distributors but a majority of our books (everything that is used/secondhand) are donated to us or exchanged for store credit!

[@Danielle_California]

It’s looking so good but I will say, I would be 1000% overwhelmed walking into the shop. It’s just a lot of books staring back at you.

[@LauraGomez-bl2so]

Wouldn't be much of a book shop without them! :D

[@bookshopbesties]

Haha fair but a lot of our clientele come in saying they think we got rid of a bunch of books and that there isn’t enough 🤣 We do have labels though, in hopes that they make it easier for people to find what they’re looking for! And we’re always happy to help people search, too 😊

[@maceawilder]

Μαθαίνω να μιλάω ελληνικά. Μιλάω τα αγγλικά ως πρώτη μου γλώσσα.

[@lorijohnston4311]

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[@paulhorn24]

If you learn Turkish, it‘ll be much easier for you to learn Japanese, Finnish, Hungarian and of course all Turkic languages together with Mongolian, Korean and vice versa. Learn Japanese and it‘ll be much easier for you to learn Turkish. Why? Typologically, Turkish belongs to the Turkic languages, which together with Mongolian, Korean, Tungusic-Manchurian and (with reservations) Japanese belong to the family of Uralic-Altaic languages. Due to their agglutinative language structure, vowel harmony and grammar, Finnish and Hungarian are assigned to the Uralic branch of this language family. Grammatically, the Turkish language like Japanese etc. has agglutinative word formation and inflection throughout. The Latin term "agglutination" literally means "to glue together". According to this, syntactic relations in the Turkish sentence are expressed by "gluing together" the suffixes, i.e. the grammatical endings. the formation of words also takes place according to the principle of agglutination. As a rule, the endings signal only a certain inflection category, i.e. for nouns numerus, case and for verbs person, time, etc. The decisive feature of suffixes is that every grammatical meaning is always expressed by one and the same suffix (morpheme). Apart from requirements of vowel harmony, the morphemes are invariable. Each morpheme has only one specific meaning or grammatical function in the sentence. The suffixes are attached to each other in a specific order, i.e. agglutinated. Suffixes play an extremely important role in Turkish. In Turkish, up to eleven, and in rare cases even up to seventeen suffixes can be added to stems, e.g. „Bulaşamadıklarımızdan mısınız ?“ Normally, words with more than three to four suffixes are rarely used in spoken language. There are no articles and no grammatical gender in Turkish. Relative clauses are replaced by participial and gerundive constructions. Generally, nominalised complex verbal forms are used instead of subordinate clauses. In Turkish (and Japanese etc.), the verb is placed at the end of the sentence. The normal sentence order is S-O-V (subject - object - verb).

[@bookshopbesties]

Wow, thank you for such a thoughtful comment!! One of my good friends was born and raised in Japan and she said she’d help me learn Japanese, so I’ll have to take her up on that! And I’ve always wanted to learn Finnish because it seems like such a unique, beautiful language to me! Adding Hungarian and Turkish to my list now, too! ❤️ -Clio