cozy winter bookstore vlog ☃️❄️ BOOK SHOPPING IN NYC!! huge barnes & noble + romance only bookstore

[@angelaholmes8888]

Im an introvert so i much prefer to not be around people that much so i don't go out at all but these past several years i have decided to go outside my comfort zone by taking long walks outside and going to gatherings

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I love that so much! Proud of you!!

[@borikenhazel]

Fellow introvert here! Finding places that aren't crazy full with people is tricky, but when you do, it's so rewarding and cool. The trick is to know what days and times are usually the lest busiest. There are a couple of libraries I really enjoy, but Central Park also is really nice to walk through on days when not too many people are around. ☺️

[@lexbre283]

I love your videos. You always seem so positive and genuine, and I love your cozy outfits and book recommendations. I always think it's so wonderful seeing people just enjoy life and share their happiness with us here on YT.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Oh thank you so much 🥹🥹

[@khalilahd.]

I completely feel you when it comes to not taking the subway! I’m in nyc all the time and live right next door yet REFUSE to take the subway 😭. This was such a fun vlog, I definitely have to check out that book bar one day!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Omg you’d love the book bar so so much!! It’s so cozy!!

[@Daisy-wc3us]

I like binge watching on these videos. They are so comforting and enjoyable. I really like your book recommendations. I have got back into being excited about reading and managed to enjoy books and complete them faster than I ever have. Your videos are so helpful! Thank you.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

You’re so welcome!

[@tessib.1043]

I used to go to places by myself. I really need to tap back into that part of me! And thank u for showing everyone about being safe❤

[@animalluver3700]

I live a train ride away from NYC and have been wanting to do something like this for so long. We used to go to that Barnes and Noble on book club trips in highschool. This is my sign to make plans with my friends and do this

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Yesss!!! You’d have the best time! Especially if you’re only a train ride away!

[@berenices.9035]

I use the hair dryer to remove stickers off the book cover. Med/High heat works just enough heat to soften the stickiness of the sticker.

[@sherriewhite5348]

I’m so proud of you baby girl! I can barely go to the movies by myself 😌 You inspire me to step outside of my comfort zone. 💜

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

You’ve got this!! 👏🏽👏🏽

[@Lexie-xk4qz]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder book was a great. So sweet gave my heart flutters 🥹

[@dianaisme]

This bookstore looks so heavenly and positive. Like just being in there would make you happy. I wish I could visit one like that, but it's highly unlikely. So fun to see you on your bookish solo adventure! I did push myself last year to go on my own, but I got so much anxiety I would cry alot, and have trouble breathing, so I stopped being brave. I must try some more this year

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

So sorry this was your experience. You’re brave even for trying! Being brave comes in all forms 🫂🥹

[@dianaisme]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder I take it a bit more slow, music helps alot 😊 It does come in all forms! 💪🫂🤍

[@lgut3]

I’m not sure if you’ve ever been on a cruise but I think they are great for solo travel as well as relaxing and reading books. Reading on your balcony out on the ocean is amazing 😊

[@renisha_th]

I do many solo trips too girl I do not wait on anyone to do things with me. I was in nyc twice last year and visited the Strand and the biggest Barnes like you did. I was in so much aww i had such an amazing time. I read in Central Park and got lost 😅🤣🤣🤦🏾‍♀️ So many memories The subway is a must lol I’m a pro now. Well that’s because I used to live in nyc I enjoyed this video. Come to the Virgin Islands that’s where I live. Plenty of beaches and warm weather

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

That’s so cool you’re a pro at the subway!! Hopefully I can be one day too haha!!

[@mzrizz680]

I found your channel yesterday. I must say that I am truly happy I did. You are very refreshing to come across on YT. I thought I was the ONLY ONE who has the same book in different forms 😂😂. I will be joining this niche as a BookTuber very soon. So Excited!! 🤎👑

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

So glad you’re here!! 🥹

[@mellystorms7759]

Glad you decided to pickup Jennifer Hillier. Hope you enjoy it. Her Creep series is good.

[@ericawallace526]

I. LOVED. THIS. SO. MUCH. Your content is truly special, and your gentle spirit is next level. Love it! ❤️

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

So glad!!! 🥹🥹 thank you for being so kind!

[@allysherangol4858]

Living in New york city, I never knew at all that theres an only romance bookstore. And also I've never traveled on my own before outside of NYC which I've always wanted to do but it's truly nerve-wracking. I definitely salute to you. 🫡

[@monkeyheadbonkers9303]

Oh no! I loved Little Secrets. 😁 I'm proud of you for going on this trip girlie! ❤️ Looks like the best time! Gahhhh you ended up getting the book. Yay.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Can’t wait to read it! There were so many good reviews that I had to grab it!

[@Redbone_Readerchick97]

Super Courageous!!! Love this. That Barnes is huge thats a 2 hour tour alone. I hope you go back soon.

[@Heatherlolive]

I went to a pages and pairings even by myself last night!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Omg yay! Proud of you!

[@nicoleatheart82]

I absolutely love your vlogs, they are so cozy and just a whole vibe. I loved Rafe and re-read it and still gave it a 4.5 stars, I am scared to do solo trips but maybe this is the year😊

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

What better year to try something new than 2024!! & omg yay! I’ve heard it’s such a good book. I can’t wait to read it!

[@amberlee582]

Good for you traveling alone I went to Paris alone it was scary and fun all at once.

[@louisity]

If there's an NYC bookstore that I wanna visit, it would be Books Of Wonder. 📚 New York City has many fantastic bookstores!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

thanks for sharing!!

[@ReadBetweenthePages]

I saw on IG that you went to NYC and the popular Romance bookstore. I couldn’t wait until you posted today. I KNEW it was going to be about this trip and a bookstore vlog. Also, I love solo travel and traveling in general. I’ve been to many countries solo and that’s the greatest gift I could ever give myself 🙌🏽👏🏽🫶🏽😊🥰😁

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Omg that’s so cool you solo travel all the time!! Sounds like a dream!!

[@ReadBetweenthePages]

Yep! Back in 2015, I was planning a summer backpacking trip to Europe, part of it would be solo while other parts there would be friends joining me. I felt like I needed to do a closer solo trip first to get a feel of the experience, sort of like a “trial”solo trip. I went to Phuket first for like Spring Break and had the most amazing time! It gave me the confidence I needed to continue planning my European tour. I literally resumed planning that trip while in Thailand. Like you said in the video, you have to just do it! Do something for yourself. Don’t wait on others. You grow so much and learn many things about yourself during the process.

[@joycewesley]

Same! I I quite literally just left my comment on the reel lol

[@Lexie-xk4qz]

I’m literally reading Rafe now too. I got all her books from the ribbed bodice my absolutely favorite book store I’m excited about this vlog 😊

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Omg yay!! Hope you’re loving Rafe!!

[@Lexie-xk4qz]

It was great. I definitely will be reading more from this author.

[@saywhat3]

This trip looked amazing!! Totally made me want to find a huge bookstore to get lost in. By the way you single handedly convinced me to pick up love and other words and I just started it! Im only on page 10 so I have no real opinion yet but im excited!! 😁

[@annmariesloan8406]

I love traveling solo. Like you I usually meet people at the destination. But I also love when I go to events like scfy conventions and now Book signing conventions alone. But make new friends there❤

[@MsKimko32]

I love this video and seeing you out and about. That book bar was absolutely EVERYTHING and I can agree that more spaces like this would be great! Nice mingle spot or just to soak up the ambiance. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

You’re welcome!! So glad you loved this video! Thanks for being here 🥹🥹

[@BookishIntrovert63]

I enjoyed Rafe and Xeni, the second in the series. A book bar sounds like fun. I don't think my city has any. I would love to travel to a place that has a literary hotel for book lovers. Harlan Coben is one of my favs. I enjoy his books, but not the show adaptations.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Omg a literary hotel would be a dream!!

[@xonicielizabeth]

There is a new romance bookstore in KC I want to go to. I’m thinking of a quick weekend road trip by myself. Baby steps lol but I definitely want to check out Ripped Bodice too so that may be on the list next for a solo trip. 2024 will be my year of solo.

[@ellalle]

There's a large bookstore in Portland, OR. It's called Powells. I think it has 4 floors too. 3 or 4 floors. No escalators though lol. There are elevators

[@fionahowellwrites5302]

You're making me homesick for my home city. I'm originally from Queens. I loved the bookstores there! The Strand is amazing. I miss hanging out at the NYC Public Library. We went there after school a lot. The upstairs room we used to hang out in is closed now though. My grandma would have said, you're so brave (she said that for everything. Inside family joke)! Lol

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Omg the nyc public library has to be incredible!!

[@fionahowellwrites5302]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder It was my favorite place we went after school. 😃

[@JaymieWatson]

Girl I hope you enjoy your self it looks like fun

[@JaymieWatson]

That's a nice Barnes and Noble

[@tiarathomas9483]

Loved this so much!!! There’s never enough time in NYC! Thanks for sharing and solo trip encouragement! Lol

[@raquelfigueroa]

Omg.... What a DREAM 🌟📝🤍🛍📚 I would go wild in there. lol 😆

[@ThePoshMama]

I want a solo trip soooooooo bad! NY is definitely on my list, I have to see that B&N 😍

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

It’s incredible!!

[@Preteahumblegirl]

I get so excited to see you and your blogs I just love you book bestie ❤📚

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Yay yay yay! So glad you’re here!

[@Freckledbibliophile495]

I loved Little Secretes.

[@jazmyncarrasco7294]

Extra inspired to take my solo trip!! ❤

[@WhitmoreReads]

I love book bars, Kansas City has a nice one and here in Dallas there's a cool one, these spaces get so busy but with a cool reader vibe. I enjoyed your vlog. I live for good beach reading.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I loooove reading on the beach too!! I’ll have to do that next!

[@WhitmoreReads]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder Definitely will be watching. And that whole lake reading vibe has your videos on rewind in this house 🤣. You could make a reading on the lake loop with the dog with some good bird chirping ASMR videos and imma read with you the whole time 🤣📚📚📚📚

[@joycewesley]

Ahhh, The Ripped Bodice 👏🏽👏🏽 I love that bookstore and haven’t even been yet 😂

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

It’s incredible!!!

[@joycewesley]

@@ShawnaciSchroederI bet!! Thanks for bringing us along. 🫶🏽

[@RallyReviews]

That was pretty cool. I would love to see some places as well.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

You’d have the best time!

[@Mackenzielai]

I loved this video like every other video you post!!

[@balonnbutler4569]

I love the bookbag!

[@readingwithktn]

4 floors??? :O I'd be there all day haha! Looks like a fun trip :)

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I had the best time!!

[@alaflaka84]

I WOULD OF LOVED TO MEET YAH THERE so crazy you was so close I live in New Jersey.. next time

[@rochellerazel]

You’re the best, love what you do and how you are ♥️

[@chocolateoreo6489]

So fun love❤️❤️❤️😊

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

It really was!!

[@chocolateoreo6489]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder yay (:

[@mmwaisner]

This is my first time watching one of your videos and I’m about to go on a binge. But I have a question. Who would you suggest to someone when looking for a romance by an author of color?

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

So glad you’re here!! It depends on the type of romance you enjoy! If you’re looking for a fluffy read, Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney is a good one! If you’re looking for a book to pull on your heartstrings and make you cry, Fast by Millie Belizaire or Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan are great ones!

[@nicolebrown5641]

I loved this video. I live in Brooklyn,NY and would definitely like to check out the ripped bodice and any black bookstores. Keep them coming Shawnaci!

[@MadisonMalaika]

your video came at a great time! i was planning to bookstore hop in nyc this weekend

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Have fun!

[@dianaisme]

I should go out by myself but it's so difficult for me bc of anxiety. It is good advice tho :D

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

The more I do things alone, the more comfortable I am doing it! Solo dates are so healing 🥹🥹

[@dianaisme]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder That's so great! Doing things on our own is fun too 😊

[@Liz_510.]

I love this so much I want to get out into nature and want to do hikes in areas I have never been but I am so scared to go just me and my son usually the hubs goes with but he is super busy in the summer so I will be getting out there gotta do it need to break my shell 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

This is your year! You’ve got this!

[@Liz_510.]

@ShawnaciSchroeder you're so amazing thank you

[@msddy6986]

Nice video i enjoy it 😊 Bali is not the best place to go on vacation. Try Saint Lucia or Saint Marteen you won’t regret.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@sharonhill6184]

Love this so much. Looks like you had so much fun ❤

[@idoltina]

Me sitting here vibrating in anticipation waiting for you to get into the 200s of "The House Across the Lake" because that book fucked with my brain so hard that I am STILL thinking about it.

[@maryw6271]

I LOVE the sweater you were wearing in the car. May I ask where you purchased it from? And I LOVE your videos. I'm going through a sad time in my life, and you truly bring me joy. Thank you 💖😊

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

Thank you so much!! The sweater is from grey bandit! Here’s the link! & so sorry you’re going through a hard time. Happy I can be a bright light for you right now 🥹 greybandit.com/products/lets-cuddle-sweater

[@maryw6271]

@@ShawnaciSchroeder Thank you sooo much! ❤️😊

[@rebeccamettert]

Where did you buy your cute puffy tote or bag?

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

It’s from the oh kind!

[@cathysaunders8320]

I want to do what you did, fly by myself somewhere. By the way, what brand is your puffer purse by?

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

You should! It’s so fun! & my purse is from @theohkind brand!

[@christinawhisler]

I am glad that you had a good time. How is it in N.Y. ? Is it as bad as the news is saying with all the immigrants?. I plan on going in the summer. I am from a town called Port Jervis N. Y.. I have to fly into the city to rent a car and travel 2 hours up state.

[@ShawnaciSchroeder]

I really loved nyc! It was so fun!

[@BelleStreetBoyz]

💜💚💙

[@ShawntitaSmith-fu6ob]

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