Did I fail my 2024 reading plans? | Mother Academia | The Commonplace

[@ileanaarrieta447]

Please can you keep on showing us your library when you have the time. I love this series. I made a list of books that intrigued me to read from just your channel. So far I’ve read Piranesi and Kristin Lavransdatter and really liked them. Especially Kristin Lavransdatter since it’s a book I never heard of in my world despite it being a worthy recognized book from a very talented author as you say in your video. When I search book recommendation from most academic book tubers, they tend to be more or less the same books mentioned over and over again-The Illiad, The Odyssey, Jane Austen, etc. Obviously these books should not be disregarded but I do think they tend to overshadow the many more books there are out there in the world of equal worth. Kristin Lavransdatter was a breath of fresh air.

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

Have you nabbed a copy of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell yet?! (It's like Jane Austen and Brothers Grimm had a baby!)

[@MountainHomeThrift]

I think that just shows that the majority of book influencers are only reading the common, typical recommendations. And they’re not really pursing higher book goals.

[@SuperMotherofChaos]

Congratulations to your family Autumn! What you say is absolutely true! We have 9 children and there are definitely seasons in our lives! Sometimes we can do intense and other times it is not as intense and might involve our children. Good for you for giving yourself grace!❤

[@Yesica1993]

I wish I had a house full of children. (Exhausting though it may be.) And your screen name is so great, LOL!

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

I love your handle: Super Mother of Chaos. I've read moms of 4+ self-report more happiness than 3- and part of the theory is they've given themselves over to the chaos and learned to embrace it!

[@anniegrumbles1544]

@@thecommonplacehomeschool have you heard of the book Hannah’s Children? The authors interviews moms of 5+, and the testimonies are fascinating. This idea came up that adjusting to first, second, and third children were the hardest, even with quite large families. I think the expectations just shift at a certain point.

[@eatonpartyofsix3229]

Praying for you and this pregnancy, love your content-the depth and humility a lovely and rare combination.

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

Thank you so much. I appreciate the kind note.

[@MelonieL83]

Hi Autumn. I appreciate your grace in how you’ve walked through Mother Academia this year. I continue to be inspired by what you share and pray you have a beautiful Christmas and remainder of your pregnancy. Thank you.

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

Thank you for such a kind note!

[@katedunning9467]

Congrats Autumn! We also have 4 kids and the 4th was just the biggest blessing. The transition was the easiest for me. I was a much more confident mother and the kids were so helpful. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

Ah, thank you, Kate! I totally believe you and have already enjoyed having "big kids" to be excited with me!

[@anniegrumbles1544]

Nice to get a check-in! I haven’t been super regular on YT, so I missed the pregnancy announcement. Congratulations to you and your family! On describing each book, please continue to do so! I think it would be a shame to be shown books and not get at least a little blurb. It’s what we’re here for!

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

Ha! This is the joy of the internet: you can find your likeminded pockets. In general life, people don't want me to gab forever about books. But here? In book land, we all want to!

[@pienkunicorn]

@@thecommonplacehomeschool yup we want you to grab on about books forever. All your recommendation so far have been gold as far as I'm concerned

[@jackiewright4402]

Oh I’m so happy I found your channel. I am trying self study a classical curriculum.

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

Welcome! You're certainly in good company here.

[@avalle05]

Great encouragement, super mom, and congratulations!

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

Thank you so much!

[@kelseybogus7354]

Congratulations on your new little one!

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

Thank you kindly!

[@Commonmomhomeschooler]

I failed miserably 😂 - got a lot of books with intent to read and learn etc. but I was pregnant and had a baby and it was my fourth in 5 years so I’m busy ugh maybe next year!

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

How are we not already friends with such similar names?!

[@Commonmomhomeschooler]

@ haha 🤣 no clue! Probably cause I’m so busy with all these littles! I have big dreams to have a KZbin channel someday around homeschool but instead I just binge watch KZbin between chasing and feeding kiddos.

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

@@Commonmomhomeschooler as they say, certain seasons for certain priorities. It sounds like you have it in its proper order right now!

[@Commonmomhomeschooler]

@@thecommonplacehomeschool definitely!

[@loricameron1009]

Do you always read the physical book or do you ever use audiobooks? Thanks 😊

[@pienkunicorn]

Congratulations! I made a list for the first time ever. I finished everything but the Illiad. I might still finish it. I might not. I also read several extra books that you recommended. For Latin: did you know Clamavi de Profundus has several Latin Christmas Carroll's in their channel?

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

Well done to you! I love hearing how others enjoyed their literary lives this year. I didn't know of that one! Thank you!

[@asceticfeminine]

Pregnant Autumn is spicy! 🤣

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

Hahah! She might be!

[@AllieDrexler-p5i]

Hi Autumn! I’m craving an update about your phone use. Are you back to a smartphone? Are you using a basic phone? Thanks! Love your channel

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

Hello Allie! I'm in the mushy middle lands, I suppose. I went back to a flip phone after the Light phone and then tried a Sleke phone (but it's still in beta testing)!

[@AllieDrexler-p5i]

Awesome to hear you're pushing on with the pursuit of digital minimalism! I am awaiting my Light Phone in the mail. Excited to feel more free. Happy Holidays ✨️

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

@@AllieDrexler-p5i did you order the III? I’m interested to see reviews after they ship!

[@AllieDrexler-p5i]

I did not. Went with the cheaper option for now-- had some sticker shock when I looked into the 3 🤯

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

@ saaaaame.

[@humblyhaley]

Congratulations on your fourth baby! 🥹🎉 That Jane Austen class sounds so interesting! I’m so encouraged by your flexibility with Mother Academia and completely understand bristling at anything “required” (even self- required) 😂 I just got Reclaiming Quiet in the mail yesterday and can’t wait to end the year with her ideas 😄 Happy Reading!

[@thecommonplacehomeschool]

I'm very excited for that class! And I think you'll love Reclaiming Quiet!