I Bought A Minitruck to Convert into a Bookmobile!

We are starting on an exciting journey here 📚🛻
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Timestamps:
0:00 I bought a minitruck!
2:43 Why I'm doing this
5:34 The process of buying the truck (aka admin city)
15:34 I have the keys!
18:02 Time for the first drive!
20:57 A tour of the minitruck
Bookmobiles I mentioned:
Iron Dog Books: / irondogbooks
Biblioburro: • Biblioburro- The donke...
Dale Zine Shop: / dale_zine
Small Print Books: / small_print_books
Sunny's Book Truck: / sunnysbooktruck
CJ's video when she got Sunny's: • I'm Opening a Bookstor...
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☞ My name is Ariel and I’m a Canadian writer and KZbinr. I'm currently making videos sharing the renovations of my 1850s Gothic Revival house. I own five pairs of overalls, organize my bookshelves by genre and then by colour, and my favourite book is Animal Farm. I also co-host a podcast, Books Unbound, where I share my love of reading every week. Thanks for visiting!
☞ Thanks for watching! ☜

[@amadamiaaa]

Ariel, this is, and I cannot stress this enough, EXACTLY the content I want to see in these trying times. ❤ Thank you, lovely internet friend.

[@ArielBissett]

I’m so excited to share this whole jolly adventure with you ♥️

[@IguessImight]

This exactly, what a lovely corner of the internet to be in.

[@YW2324]

Yes!!! ❤ I agree 💯. If I saw this Bookmobile 📚📖 cooking down 👇 the street, I would run up to it immediately!!!! Such a cute idea Ariel!!!! Keep up the good work 💪🏻💯. ❤

[@YW2324]

Ya and we also had a lot of snow ❄️🌨️ in CT as well.

[@jessiekidwell670]

@@ArielBissettand you said “jolly” that’s even happier!! ☀️ 📚

[@AlisCorner]

renovating a victorian house and getting a japanese mini truck? shes living my DREAMS

[@faithcobb2795]

It’s a Mitsubishi import

[@aubergineverte22]

Has anyone noticed that the little pouch the previous owner’s wife made Ariel is from the same leather as the interior seats?? That’s SO COOL!!

[@ornleifs]

Well one thing's certain, you have the perfect personality for running a Bookmobile, your light hearted, positive enthusiasm is perfect for running such a thing.

[@matthewritchie5878]

I don't usually comment on videos, but when my wife and I watched this yesterday, I literally went "Oh hell yeah!" when the video started. Being a former resident of Halifax, let me tell you: this thing is going to DESTROY at farmer's markets, parking lot pop-ups, etc. Thing thing has STRONG East Coast energy. I love it!

[@scrapgirl82]

There's an independent book store in Edmonton called Daisy Chain Books that started out as a book truck and now has two brick and mortar locations. It is so very doable!! What an adventure!!

[@itscarolinemary]

Damn that is so cool!!!

[@brittanycrockett3564]

Yes! I know the lady who owns it! She and the stores are both super rad. 💖

[@omalleysmith9100]

I've been to Daisy Chain in Edmonton but won't shop there again as their used books are the same price that Indigo charges for brand new books. I prefer Wee Book Inn for used books.

[@louisep1962]

Daisy Chain is fabulous, and adorable.

[@clairekurdelak2913]

It’s encouraging for other young people ( and all of us) to see you pushing through the bureaucratic hurdles. It’s a level of “adulting” that, thank God, we don’t have to do every day! You did it!

[@superfund42]

After hearing your motor vehicle registry story, I must tell you the tale of trying to get my Maryland driver's license. Moved from CA to NY. Got married in NY, changed my last name, changed it on my license. Moved to MD. Tried to transfer my NY license to MD. Had not yet changed my name on my social security card/account - not required in NY. Could not change license in MD without social security card matching. Could not change social security card without license matching. Had to laugh-cry hysterically at the social security office with multiple other forms of identification in hand that were "unacceptable", you know, like a birth certificate and a marriage certificate. Lady finally took pity on me and fixed it.

[@emilybrown9335]

My dad was a library bookmobile driver, and then manager, for most of my childhood and adult life! He only just recently changed to being the branch manager of a tiny library instead, in a mall (mostly because driving in winter in BC is getting to be too stressful for him). I just wanted to say that I LOVE that you’re doing this and every time you say Bookmobile it reminds me of my dad, which is also lovely.

[@rileyoffline]

i have never been more ready for a video in my entire life

[@lesleybrookes5022]

Me too

[@mnomadvfx]

Well, I think I'd be more ready for an update about the 'hidden room' to be honest 😅 I wanna know how it all works out structurally and when she's going to start working on it.

[@jason.h]

As a 24 yr old English man , I've been into this channel for the house Reno content, and now a kei truck into the mix? Ticking every box for me I absolutely love it

[@bndork]

Your brother's commentary following you 😂 So happy for this adventure for you Ariel!

[@torqidriots7929]

The seller and his wife sounds like the coolest people ever! Im so stoked for bookmobile era!!

[@Hillary429]

I love how much you talk about your clothing! It’s something all of us (women especially) think so much about and I love hearing you voice it out loud.. wearing the professional outfit to be taken seriously and then putting on jeans and sneakers when you need to be ready for anything! I just love it

[@kimberlylopez3230]

The hammer on the key ring is proof this was meant to be!! It matches the logo of your channel and the enamel pin 😂

[@lancasterose]

Ariel has the best, most infectious laugh on KZbin

[@butteredflies]

Also the best cackle 😂

[@thesalalmon]

I can’t help imagining the seller and his wife raving just as much about how cool the woman buying their truck is, she’s going to turn it into a bookshop, can you believe it?! 💖 I’m so excited to watch this new chapter, you really are living out our dreams!

[@whirlinggrouse]

the hammer of PROGRESS! 😂

[@lorareynolds2351]

Just when I think this channel cannot get any cuter...this happens.

[@laurabonilla282]

I am from Colombia and the proud I felt when you mentioned the man where you got inspired from is amazing because not many people know that, loving the content and the vibes you give to the videos!!!

[@bodinelouise]

The pouch is made of the same leather as the seats, such a fun touch!

[@annarose7525]

AHH YES! My face hurts from smiling! I love this

[@MargaeryGaudier]

i noticed i was doing that the entire time too hahaha

[@michellezevenaar]

Use color coded boxes for the books. You don't have a garage so you will need to unload everything nearly every time you use the truck. Look at how books are sold at markets in Europe and antique markets.

[@staceyn2541]

Funnish fact, my grandparents converted a bookmobile into a spare bedroom parkedway out the back of their house. It was an amazing playhouse. It had these great built in shelves and a little seating area. This was in the 70s. My uncle lives on their property now so I haven't been there in ages, but I think his son used it as his room in the 2000s. I love a bookmobile. We used to live a bit far from our library so I took my kids to ours every week. We moved out of that neighborhood in 2017 and just last year they opened a new library practically in our old backyard! Made me regret moving, for sure!

[@zememories]

If you can, add a roof onto the frame and a way to attach tarps on the sides to protect those books in case you get sudden maritime rains on your bookventures and need a quick cover up! I can't wait to see the bookmobile process, Ariel!😊

[@pman2916]

Omgosh! Your brother is the cutest commentator. Can we have more of him please😊 Congratulations on the big mini truck😅

[@kristinmccluskey4093]

It would be so cool if you got one of those custom book embosser stamps and stamped the book with your business logo and maybe wrote a little personal message in the books like I hope you love it as much as I did, and sign it. I feel like it would be a way to incorporate your existing fan base into your business and as someone who lives in NB I would 10/10 drive to NS for a signed book from your truck 🤩

[@Chaos_and_Creativity]

Yes!!! This!! She could put her stamp of life into someone else life! I adore this idea!

[@sheasiderius1874]

Okay, can I just say purple jeans AND a book truck?! Is there any way to be more iconic Ariel?? I don't this so! You've officially won it

[@laracrews6916]

Having rented a space for my business, this is ridiculously genius. A space you can control and own…and not have to worry about being “elsewhere.” GENIUS.

[@thehappyplate]

I’m so happy to finally see Mosscap/Bobo/Paco the Mini Booktruck! Cant wait to follow along with this *adorable* journey 🛻 📚

[@ArielBissett]

omg hahaha hello books unbound buddy

[@thehappyplate]

@@ArielBissett 👋

[@soulbitten]

Paco is the most perfect name 🥺

[@leahk9943]

I love that your one last “stupid” thing still involves bringing joy to others and yourself. ❤

[@laurenjones321]

Your brother’s commentary of you driving the truck had me GIGGLING

[@jemfromrainyviije]

I appreciate that you showed all the difficulty you faced in buying this cute lil guy. I think a lot of youtubers gloss over the hard stuff which puts out an unrealistic image of making major purchases as being easy, but I really felt your struggle and frustration over all the hoops you had to jump through!

[@sandygraetz5166]

I loved when you switched your fun coat to your business coat and then waked in to Access places with your floral folder! That looked like fun times to me! I love your channel… you are so driven yet so chilled!😊

[@morrigan_the_fae]

There’s a yarn store in Nova Scotia called Tracy’s Rolling yarn shop and this reminds me of that so much she posts calendars of where she will be and when she won’t travel because of storms

[@pamelafox7677]

My heart leapt when I saw this! I do love this tradition, the burro librarians and the trucks taking books to the people. It’s so you. I pictured shelves of books on each side of the truck cascading down from the frame. And covers to close them up against the weather.

[@styleme3375]

Your experience with insurance sounds so similar to issues I’ve been having with healthcare. A good customer service person can change your experience so much. I am the type of person who is as helpful as I can be to others and it’s frustrating when others are so unfriendly and unhelpful. You should check with your new insurance lady and see if you can bundle your other insurances with them. Many times when you bundle you get better rates and they have already proven to have better customer service. The bookmobile is going to be so cute! Can’t wait to see it all come together.

[@sarahnoll9018]

This. Is. Incredible. I want to tell everyone in my life that Ariel has a minitruck!!!

[@Oraklet001]

This reminds me so much of the library busses we have in some places here in Sweden! Our public libraries would have converted library busses act like icecream trucks and on certain days drive around and park in specific places for a set amount of time. It is wonderful and was very exciting as a kid! Thank you for reminding me of one of my favourite things from my childhood! Love from Sweden!

[@linalikesreading]

Bokbussen😍

[@LivelyLinnea]

Yes! We have that in Finland as well it's so nostalgic

[@amytalksbooks4254]

I don’t know if you’ve read it but you should 110% read Parnassus on Wheels! It’s a classic western surrounding a ‘spinster’ woman who’s fed up of her farmer brother and so she buys a book wagon!

[@_jo-jo_]

How funny, today I finished reading a book called 'The Book Shop Book' all about different Book shops, book mobiles etc people have made. It was a great book and I highly recommend it. This is so exciting, can't wait for the progress reports.

[@krissyn.3366]

I love that book! I read it last year and it made me so happy!

[@_jo-jo_]

@krissyn.3366 Yes, I was sad when it ended. I liked it so much that I hadn't even finished it when I found a secondhand copy online and ordered it.

[@DesertBloomBettas]

this whole process gave ME anxiety. I don't know how you do it Ariel, seriously. You are a boss.

[@NinaBobina3]

I wonder if the seller had either gone through this when he bought the vehicle or with other potential buyers who gave up when it got hard. I'm thinking that is why he was so chill. Either way ppl like that just make life a little bit nicer.

[@MilenaReads]

This video reminded me that I need to go shopping for a business jacket.

[@swoonscapades]

Lmao I love how your brother was like “the truck is way bigger than I remember” just to pan out and realize you’re on the other side of that big truck in the way, his laugh is so contagious 💀

[@virginieletertre8989]

As a child in France we had bibliobus going around, in Iceland now we have the same concept.

[@leonielapierre7960]

STOP IT 🥹💔 It’s so cute !!!!! And your historical/cultural context omg you are doing ALL the right things. Very excited to see where all of this takes you.

[@roguetaco5487]

A) This is super exciting! and B) As an "Admin" I feel you. Believe most admins don't want to be a pain in the ass. We'd love to just be like "sign, stamp, done, next" but unforunately its the policies and procedures for the companies we work for that hinder a lot of that. At the end of the day, as an Admin I don't want to get in trouble for checking every box and dotting every i (cause my boss will get me). Regardless, people don't have to be jerks about it all. I'm definteily one of those admins that like "girl let's figure this shit out. It may take me a bit but we'll get there". I'd rather be open and up-front that its a balance of pleasing the client and the "power that be".

[@jordynoleymom]

Girl you’ll be living the dream when this bookmobile is up and running!! I was proud of the little free library I put up at my cabin last summer but you’ve taken a love of books, to a whole new level!

[@ericrabinowitz6390]

Such a beautiful example of the Zen saying, "The obstacle IS the path." Love it. What a wonderful spirit you carried through this adventure. No stopping you now! Caminante, no hay camino, se hace camino al andar. ~Antonio Machado

[@suebraid2480]

Well done you!! My husband and I run a Free Little Library and it is the most satisfying thing ever! We especially love the children who keep coming back for more books. You are amazing and I look forward to all your wonderful content.

[@LaPetiteMarianna]

Hi there Ariel! Been watching your videos for years but don't leave comments usually. You convey so much enthusiasm and joy about the things you love and life in general that’s truly inspiring! So yeah, glad that a person such as you has the means and gets the opportunities to try so many projects and realize all these dreams. Hope you’re having a beautiful day and I’m excited to see where this new renovation journey gets you! Cheers!

[@Courtney6]

I don’t know what I love more- this video, the truck, or your laugh. This is the best.

[@niknaiman5359]

First, the truck is adorable. Second, your just absolute pure joy made my whole day. I am excited to see this project come to fruition. Congrats on this new side quest!

[@champagnemommy]

We officially need more of Brother on this channel. He’s a hoot! 😂

[@Brook.Gonzales]

I'm obsessed with your creative mind! Never have I resonated more with the urge to take on an insane (yet concrete) dream. So excited to see what you do with this thing!!

[@Hatsumi1993]

Clicked so fast on this video. I never thought my love for kei trucks, renovation, and books would collide on your channel.

[@AnhH88]

Love what you are doing. I live in the pacific north west and those kei trucks are adorable and very practical for out tight off-road trails. To maximize the payload capacity, consider aluminum extrusion or 2x2 woo. The overland community have plenty of builds for you. I have a truck and a pop up camper. Love your content.

[@aubriana326]

0:14 love the video already

[@adeleetherton2665]

I can only tell you how much I loved riding my bike to the Book Mobile... it is one of my happiest memories!!

[@IguessImight]

The little leather pouch!! I'm hyped!!

[@syrenkawarszawska2167]

When I saw the thumbnail I felt this aggressive "it's so fluffy" energy :D yeeeessss!

[@terrythomas2735]

I love how tall the undercarriage is like a little off road snow truck. It is adorable !!! I can’t wait to see more

[@xotteya]

WOO! It is so wild to watch a KZbin video featuring all the areas of my hometown! I look forward to running into your functioning bookmobile soon, Ariel! It will be a great addition to our quirky city.

[@ashandtheink]

The joy in this video is infectious! Also, Ariel, the fits are FIREEEEE. Loving the party jacket and the business jacket lol

[@dancingpigmonkey]

I don't believe I've ever seen you THIS excited before, Ariel! 😁 I could almost feel your energy through the tv screen! 😂❤

[@mimipipi120]

So, thank you Ariel because once again you have helped my inner child's voice speak loud and clear. When I first saw the title and thumbnail, the side of my head that has been molded and populated by my parents and other members in society said "Oh my, she's lost the plot now!". But then I heard a small voice, trying to butt in, between the multitude of adults in disapproval, saying, with her eyes shining "Oh my god! I'd love that! Ariel is so amazing!". And that's the me that I want to have back. Thank you, Ariel. May you always follow your soul .

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

Uhhhh, because you don't have ENOUGH to do with remodeling your house, running your KZbin channel, maintaining everyday life and ... and ... LOL!!!! I think a "rolling book shop" is a wonderful idea!!! Setting up somewhere people congregate (parks, Saturday markets, etc.) sounds like so much fun. It also reminds me of the "Pack Horse Librarians" which I really enjoyed learning about in "The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek" and "The Giver of Stars."

[@waterbitten]

Add planning a wedding to that list. She recently got engaged.

[@irhonda31]

They say, If you want something done, ask a busy person! That’s Ariel!

[@moda78z]

Congratulations on your engagement!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sophiemay3421]

You just reminded me of the mobile library that used to come to my village growing up. It stopped when I was quite little, and then there were years where we just couldn't borrow books any more. They're such an undervalued thing.

[@StorybooksInn]

this is so exciting!! i grew up in the country and the library bookmobile visiting every couple of weeks is one of my favorite memories 🤍

[@CallMeKells89]

I am so excited to watch this journey! The second I opened KZbin I dropped everything! Don’t bother me, I’m watching history in the making

[@lisatemple2163]

I cannot stress enough how much I loved this video. I smiled through the whole thing. Thank you for being you. Looking forward to an update on your progress. ❤

[@herzetty]

This is an absolutely brilliant idea and I'm so excited to see what you make of it! Appreciate you taking us along the admin steps of the journey because that can be so frustrating and it's energizing watching you tackle those roadblocks with optimism.

[@dylanainge2324]

So not the point, but your brother is hilarious 😂

[@humblebookreader]

Crossing the bridge reminded me my visit to nova scotia last summer! How lovely and privileged your city is to have you, couldn't think of a more Ariel thing to do- spread joy and happiness through books!

[@blackbearjam]

"That's the sound it makes!" Hilarious, what an adventure

[@valarya]

This is the most wholesome shit I've seen all day. 🙌 The sheer joy about your tiny Japanese truck, how cute the store will be, and the almost-tears thinking of book lovers of yore is SO GOOD. 😍🥰

[@nancychestnut8928]

I agree. It was a shitty day. But I'm smiling now!

[@sileigh1]

I was so stressed all day yesterday and went searching for a new video from you because it always seems to magically drop right around the time I need it most and I am once again proven correct. The universe hears my call for sweet sweet Ariel content to brighten my life. 😍

[@jecsaundersjess]

Ariel this is so validating hahaha! I just had to get a new car unexpectedly and gawked at the price to transfer the registration from the seller to myself - $600 AUD - and I just yelled 'what?!' at my computer screen.

[@IguessImight]

OMG FIRST I have warmed some lovely soup after going to an event about climate change and buying two new books, I am feeling so excited and curious about the world, and I open KZbin to find just the perfect video to watch right now. So excited!

[@GoodWitchKnits]

My first thought was oh! You'll be the Biblioburro of Nova Scotia! And then you listed it as an inspiration 😭 incredible!

[@sheelfjohnson]

I'm so glad I know about Biblioburro now 🫏 ( I think this is a burro - too small to see☺️)

[@procrasy]

You could fit a rain resistant fabric cover for the top of the rack. Something that can fold down and cover the sides in case of sudden rain 🌧️ while you’re outside selling. This is an amazing project by the way. I’m following. I want to see how that turns out.

[@heyheybooks]

I came home from work after a stressful day (new house - water leak - need new dishwasher) and I opened KZbin and thought “please let there be a new video from Ariel!” And there was, right at the top! I am so excited for this journey!

[@tchaika222]

Shout out to Jacklyn and all the solution-oriented, friendly people that help restore faith in humanity! And shout out to you and your joy and enthusiasm :)

[@gingercollier7949]

I love this project! I live in Southern California and in the 1970’s we had Helm’s bakery truck. If you talk to any kid about it we loved the drawers and cubbies as much as the donuts, bread and the like. I hope this happens for all your future readers. Plus I loved reading Nancy Drew mysteries as a kid. You’re going to make memories for so many. Congratulations on your mini truck!

[@Chaos_and_Creativity]

Nancy Drew and the Babysitters Club are the exact reasons im such a proud bookworm 😍 love seeing others raised on it as well!

[@NovelNanny]

Awww so great and so exciting 😊! Loved the brothers play by play it was so cute!

[@JanicaDiane]

so many amazing little bookshops have closed in NS in the past ten years, this is exactly the energy we need in the region!! wishing you all of the success with this and looking forward to buying books from you! 😊❤🎉

[@helen9073]

Ariel, CONGRATULATIONS on your great find!! Happy driving!

[@alycat9789]

Jacqueline for the win, man! I. LOVE. THIS.IDEA! 👏

[@anniekate76]

One of my favorite books as a kid was called The Ghostmobile… it is about a bookmobile run by ghosts and it is charming AF. Kathy Kennedy Tapp is the author

[@theautumnreader327]

CLICKED SO FRIKKIN' FAST

[@Nasalkeihpos]

I promise - nothing changes once you hit 30 😂 But I think I’ll put owning a mini truck on my bucket list for things to do before I’m 40!

[@NdnUrbanCat]

Almost definitely! 😂 Everyone should own a truck at least once in their life❤❤❤

[@booksaremysociallife]

This is the most you thing you've ever done 😂

[@ArielBissett]

A lot of my friends have said this to me and I feel like I must be doing something right if "buying a minitruck to convert into a bookmobile" is an "Ariel" thing to do!!!!! 🙈

[@booksaremysociallife]

@@ArielBissett Seriously, I've been watching your channel since 2014 (almost 10 years!), and this just feels very on brand!

[@philippine2240]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH !! i'm so jealous of every one of the people who will get to buy books from you and your miiny truck :)

[@HeatherPaulo]

I love this bookmobile for you! Your brother was great with the camera while you were driving. Bravo!

[@arielbond7281]

This is so cool! I wonder if the little embroidered pouch that the previous owner made for you is made from the leather seat material? Maybe? Idk, but it's so cute and cool! 🥰 Excited for you! Yay books, yay mobility. 🧡

[@Thetrilingualreader]

Why are women named Jacklynn always the sweetest and most helpful

[@kissthisfist9]

The hammer of progress!

[@teableu]

There was just a huge moment on social media about how people miss book fairs! This is so fun!