I Finish My Year-Long Library Challenge And I Have Become The VILLAIN! 📚

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Who knew Gavin would inadvertently make his own villain arc on the channel?

[@pebna-jay]

if no one was waiting for the book, then use all those renewals! thats what they're there for! either way thanks for supporting libraries! Also the heartstopper "ugly" sweater is so cute!

[@Horrorbabe4]

Renew it even if someone's waiting. Tax payer dollars ain't going to the library for nothing.

[@Emma_S76]

​@@Horrorbabe4 At my library you can't renew a book that has a reservation on it.

[@sweetstacks3631]

Yes this!! My local library has a delivery service that brings me physical books. When I have a book that people are waiting for, I send them back by the due date. If no one's waiting, I keep them until I feel like reading them, since they automatically renew. I've had a stack of books since August, lmao.

[@sandracorbett1]

Hi Gavin- just wanted you to know that this has been my favourite series on KZbin this year. Hope you do it again for 2025!😊

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Aw thank you so much, appreciate you 🫶🏼

[@graynovemberreads]

not even 3 minutes in, and we've already been hit with two plot twists, it's going to be a good one. Florence is just your evil alter ego 👀

[@mc2091]

On TikTok I see lots of videos where the person recording asks someone at the bookstore for recommendations. “What’s a book you wish you could read for the first time again?” Stuff like that. Ask the librarians those kinds of prompts! That could be fun

[@tareegibson9351]

Oooo yes this is a great idea 💡

[@ifloatupwards]

The Library Challenge is such a good idea! I think I'll start that in the new year.

[@angelaholmes8888]

Good luck 😊

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Love that, please do!

[@nanimaonovi2528]

I work at the library so books just stick to me as I go past. Like lint. One of my co-workers has 100 books out and 200 on hold. It's a job hazard.

[@tareegibson9351]

Thank you for the chortle this gave me. As a librarian, what is your stance on renewals when people are waiting?

[@nanimaonovi2528]

@tareegibson9351 we do have the power to override a hold and give extensions. I carefully check the number of copies we have before making that call. If it's a 12 year old reading a big book that we have 50 copies of I just renew and expect our digital library do some of the heavy lifting. If it's a pattern I talk to the patron about wish lists and how to manage their check outs better. One person I talked to actually had a brain injury so always lead with empathy and ask patrons about their situation.

[@tareegibson9351]

@@nanimaonovi2528 wow thank you for taking the time to educate and explain this. It sounds like a really thoughtful process. Another reason to love my local library! In fact, I might go drop some fruit mince pies to them today for their morning tea in honour of you! Have a lovely day ❤️

[@CharDee_MacDennis]

@@nanimaonovi2528 , 100% agree with what you said as a public library employee.

[@celinevaillant5275]

that pile of dishes, Gavin, makes me feel validated. Like so hard. I struggle with dishes. I just hate doing them. But then when I absolutely must do them there's always so many. And it takes so long to wash. I always feel bad if there are dishes left unwashed so this helped.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

I feel you! And then they just pile up and pile up and it becomes a nightmare 😔

[@beautynbrainzxo]

I know this probably isn’t what you want to hear, but cleaning while you’re cooking is key! Game changer

[@readingwarlock7652]

I've loved this series! I work in my local library and it's always so nice to see people utilizing us! So thank you, Gavin!!!❤❤

[@emmal7510]

My library won't let me renew books if people are waiting for them, so you're not really returning it late.

[@gabbyreads]

Ahhh I love this library series so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed Ricki Wilde too, I’m HERE for this romance era 🤭

[@reneeelich4893]

I love this challenge! I think with you traveling more it would be fun to add visiting libraries in those places as well!

[@eyreheadrebekah]

If you're a Florence then so am I because I use my renewals with abandon to take books back after they're due 😂 I'm so excited to see what you do with this challenge next year, I've loved watching this series 💕

[@Rainbopagn]

My library auto renews up to 3 times so we’re all Florence. 😂😂

[@HavaDay5979]

Great idea to have friends send you video prompts for the next 2025 library challenge!

[@Kittyzero13426]

I love this idea of a library challenge. I use my public library soo much that the librarians know me a lot. I can't wait for the next idea for this challenge next year. Happy reading!!

[@BooksToAshes]

I’m going to my library today. Love supporting local libraries!! ♥️♥️

[@natcommon]

If you renew a book, then you aren't a Florence. You're a power house library user.

[@carrieorsel1340]

Those are my favourite ambiance videos. They remind me of being little, safely tucked into bed whilst the grownups have a party downstairs. I was born in the 70s but, I love 40s music. (And movies)

[@clarissahubert8359]

You should do a year of Library Staff picks for 2025! Or maybe a mix of your booktube friend recs and Library Staff picks😊

[@ketsueki_randi]

when will the channel be renamed to Florence Hoards it All? Also I love the idea of a library challenge, because even though more people are reading, it still feels like people don't use their libraries as much (can't wait to do this challenge next year)

[@Rank.Roundup]

It’s different if you renew the loan, though. If the library allows you to renew, it means no one is waiting for the book. Florence DGAF.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

I think I feel most bad because it was a children’s book I had and I don’t think many children are able to use the internet to request something, they have to go by what’s on the shelves alone, and I deprived them of a Jacqueline Wilson book for like 2 months 😂

[@sinahummel]

Gavin, I really enjoy this video series, it’s so cool to see you go out to your local library and spend some time there with you. I also want to mention how good you’re looking, I really love the Christmas jumpers and the festive vibes. Sending lots of love

[@eviechatsandchapters]

Gavin, the JOY and entertainment you have given us this week (and every week!) is just something else! Thank you for all the laughs ❤

[@amandafurlan3109]

Been waiting for this video and then you play my favourite Christmas song Driving home for Christmas. Best video ever!

[@Rainbopagn]

I love that you went back to the og library! I would absolutely LOSE my shit of I had to move away from mine!

[@JoJo-is-the-name]

A dishwasher was the best investment in my life!!! I would give up my mattress before I give up my dishwasher.

[@stegobookosaurusrawr4153]

Who knew you would also go for a November cowboy romance read! I also had a come to light moment on how I view romance after reading Done and Dusted, so you're not alone! Love this series, so cosy and comforting!

[@shellkay]

Love the concept of having BookTube friends guide your library picks! You have made such positive change this year!!

[@judithcakelover]

Love this library series ♥ Always fun to see what you pick up next. I also love to find new books I didnt know about at my library. And the friend send a video prompt idea is genius!😍

[@ninarasm]

I’ve loved this series. Can’t wait to see the next season 📚

[@ChemicalPenguinn]

Not the library villain arc 😂

[@jesjcar]

OMG I LOVE THIS SEIRES GAV

[@RedlingMage]

My book club and I read Jacqueline Wilson’s adult debut novel this year. It was really, really something. Let’s just say we had a LOT to talk about when our meet-up came around 😂

[@PistachioGold]

This video has it all: Gavin living long enough to become th3 villain (Florence), the romance rant, our man becoming better at uphills🙌 , new video ideas

[@ReadingNymph]

I've loved this series! Super excited for getting your friends/booktubers to create prompts for next year

[@debyik]

I love the ambience rooms with the "movie playin from the next room". They are so relaxing.

[@spark5149]

oldies playing in the next room specifically is my niche! love that audio while reading 💁🏽‍♀️

[@liezllovesbooks]

Congratulations on finishing your library challenge. It’s a great way to read outside your comfort zone. I should do that more.

[@melaniefraser8827]

Sarah Morgan’s books are fantastic, love that romance isn’t the main theme but it’s all about friendship or family etc.

[@melaniefraser8827]

Will you be doing another library challenge next year? If you are please could you share the prompts on insta as would love to join in!

[@JessicaLynn10]

Love this series so much! The old library always seems to have so much newer books but the new one is so homey and feels cozy too! Can’t wait to see more of this series! Hope you do it again in 2025!

[@sarahkerr6618]

Loved this series! I feel like you’ve had a much better reading year this year compared to last year which is great to see. I’m terrible for keeping library books forever. I have it set up so the books gets renewed automatically unless someone had requested them so there’s no stress.

[@LarkandLegend]

Ash’s face in that embrace! 😭💕✨ Also, this was so fun! Can’t wait for library challenge 2025! 🙌

[@Shelf_Improvement]

As someone who who uses my library a ton, I have really enjoyed this series! I think your idea for friends giving you prompts next year is a great idea!

[@natcommon]

So happy you posted this today. Its been a weird Wednesday and this made my day

[@Spookery]

Our Gavin was Florence all along!? 😱 Loved seeing the conclusion to this series! The libraries you film are so gorgeous. I live near the smallest library in my city and although it's cozy, I do wish we could have more big displays like the ones you show us!!

[@melissajackson4173]

I’d like to see a food shop haul. It’s nice to see what you make for meals in your recent videos. Thank you. 😊

[@zoelaird3354]

the way my family watches hallmark movies is my mom gets super invested and my dad and i poke holes and add witty commentary until we are banished from the living room.

[@dbeep2822]

Loved this video. These ones with the book reviews and the slice of life stuff are my favorites. 💕

[@Artractive_]

Really loving this series!! There’s definitely a charm with going to the local library instead of just buying a book. I grew up going to the library every weekend with my mum and that’s where I found my love for comics and my old favourite book series, Maximum Ride.. Libraries are such a peaceful and relaxing place, I’m excited to see the new renovations coming for your local library! 🥰

[@sophayee]

I love this series! I'm hoping to do a library challenge in 2025 as I borrow most from holds I have and I just want to browse, I may use the 2024 prompts each month to help guide me if you're switching it up next year.

[@arobinreads]

Great idea for next year 🎉 I would love to see more vlogs about it. So every month and not only 3 times a year

[@KelliJ_]

Those glasses on you omg gorgeous!! 🥰

[@stephaniebookish]

I’m so ready for this villain origin story 😊

[@vorgebrauchschutteln3859]

your content has been so fucking good this year.

[@arobinreads]

You're the best Gavin ❤ love this challenge 😊

[@reading_faerie]

Omg king 👑 thanks for the early video 🥰 stopped me mid cry over the eras tour being over lol

[@paperbacksgalore]

loved this series and excited for the next one!! I appreciate it so much when bookish creators use their local libraries and encourage others to do so

[@Natali_Talis.Library]

Your intro was awardwinning perfection

[@PageswithPaige]

Omg I love 2025s idea too!!! This was a fantastic conclusion!

[@fallonturner7441]

Your old library is amazing! So much nicer (and bigger) than my local library 🙈

[@thefuzzybookdragon]

Love the library challenge series!

[@queenofdarkness2387]

39:36 is so precious ❤️❤️. Love the Wicked soundtrack being used as a measurement of time 😂

[@dg_reads]

Have really loved this series idea using the library!

[@MarinaUz]

Love this series! Hope you do it again next year 😍

[@thisisabookchannel]

if you’re looking for a fun themed video you could try reading supermarket books for a week

[@Antiloottioy]

Non fiction book recommendation here, if you want. If you can manage to read about bodies and bones and anthropology, I recommend Sue Black's 'All that remains' or 'Written in bone'.

[@Egan-pop]

My "kids and teens can die" revelation was The Outsiders. 💔 Edit: "I need to invest in a dishwasher because this is going to take me the entire Wicked soundtrack" 😂 Oof. Here's hoping a dishwasher is in your future!

[@Joint.n.Hollow]

Gavin your sweater is amazing 😻 and you’re hilarious. Your channel brings me peace ❤

[@enygma88]

“It’s straight 😒” “It’s cowboys 🥴” ~ Gavin reads it all, 2024

[@butterflyamanda]

I have loved this challenge. It's made me fall in love with my library again ❤ 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

[@adacoz]

Really loved this series this year! Another idea for a video could be a 24hr reading vlog with only books you picked from the library

[@BlackCatBritt]

more and more, I've been using my library for newer books that I want to read but I'm not sure I'm going to LOVE. you know- those 3 & 4- star books where if you buy it, you read it and enjoy it exactly once, it gathers dust for a while, and then you finally unhaul once you are honest with yourself you're never going to re-read. I've found some great reads that way, and it's massively curbed my materialistic book-buying in general. Now I only buy the occasional special edition or hard copy of 5 star books and series that I KNOW I want to keep around for a good long while.

[@chaptersbywonder]

So reading all of Jacqueline Wilson books backlog series when? 👀👀

[@angelaholmes8888]

Here's some Christmas book recommendations Hercule Poirot Christmas by Agatha Christie Your a mean one Matthew prince by Timothy janovisky Love holly by Emily stone

[@Alana-Thorn_n_thistle_reads]

Aww if its makes you happy you totally should do a wee day out there often. Perhaps each 3rd month could be the old library 😀 or something 😂

[@Meowlo]

This is such a fun series!! I love seeing people utilize their libraries! I, personally, overutilize it. 😬 Currently have about 22 checkouts with 3 waiting for me to pick them up???? Makes it so I never get to my owned TBR, but saves me money I guess lol. The idea for next year sounds really fun as well and I can't wait to see what you end up settling on for the challenge

[@Megan-gy4ly]

The transportation culture in the UK seems so different compared to the US! I feel like more people than not have a car in the US and at least a driver's license with the goal of getting a car. Is it less common in the UK and public transportation/walking is the norm? Things are so spread out in the US that walking/public transportation is impractical or flat out not possible in the majority of the country, minus big metropolitan areas.

[@bookedbysarah]

That Heartstopper sweater!!!!!! In love.

[@alicefacey6571]

I’ve just finished reading the brand new sequel to the girls in love series by Jacqueline Wilson. It’s the girls all grown up, I liked the little nostalgic nods to my childhood Jacquline Wilson. 😊

[@laurablakeauthor]

Always said it, Gavin! Always.

[@theonlyredwolf]

I love this series! I don't have a library to go to. 📚📚

[@BookishlyFab]

I read that Sarah Morgan book last year and really enjoyed it. It was very cozy.

[@BookishlyFab]

Ooop just watched your assessment. 😂

[@timeoccupied]

I’m diligent about reading my digital library borrows on time. With physical books, I will read and return promptly if I know somebody placed a hold for it 😅 otherwise the mood reader in me often wins and I let my borrows auto renew

[@JosephineLemonade]

I already use my library a lot but I do tend to mostly pick up books that I've reserved online, so I might do a little challenge next year as well to pick up a few more books that I haven't heard of before! I've noticed over the past year that I really miss just picking up a book and being surprised by it. These days it feels like I already know way too much about the books I'm picking up and it takes away some of the excitement of reading 😩

[@shawnieadams1319]

Let yourself fall in love, Gav, especially with a cowboy! 💖🤠

[@aharrold653]

I saw a stage production of a Jacqueline Wilson once. Was great

[@juleh4592]

^Welcome to the "music playing in another room"-ambience club, haha :-) Also, your idea for next year sounds great!

[@kateadale7100]

I never get why people hate doing dishes. I love it. I should set up a business and just wash people's dishes for them. Although honestly I would do it for free.

[@tammycrews2067]

Love your tree 🌲

[@jasmariearce9236]

Omg I just finished The Book Club Hotel which is the same as The Christmas Book Club you read!! I liked it and it definitely gave me the holiday feels! 🎄

[@Puffypancakes12]

When Gavin is talking about Swift and Saddled, there is a face in the window and it freaked me out! I am guessing it is a Halloween decoration?

[@traceyvince258]

if you looking for something different when it comes to christmas books i highly recommend the following happy bloody christmas by jo middleton, the shite before christmas by serena terry and finally this time next year by sophie cousens which was adapted into a film and is currently on netflix.

[@BlueflameBeck]

Have you given any more thought to another silent library video? Those make me laugh so hard!

[@GamenRead]

Omg Mistle-tones mentioned!!!!!!

[@GamenRead]

“I have two holes and two nostrils” I thought this was a classy party

[@haley5803]

Lovely video as always! Unrelated, but have you ever considered doing a small amount of meal prep, like making a few meals to grab and go through the week? I also don't have a dishwasher and deplore washing dishes, so doing a bit of meal prep at the start of the week reduces my total dish washing cleaning time haha

[@haley5803]

Dirty the pot once, get three to four meals out it! 😉

[@aliarobinson6617]

an idea next year, have a librarian choose a book one month.

[@thisisabookchannel]

it ain’t paradise until they’ve put up a parking lot 😂😂😂

[@GavinReadsItAll]

Haha why do I never get that line right 😂 it’s one of those misheard lyrics from childhood that has stuck with me to this day haha

[@samantharose1001]

Re: romance tropes, I do appreciate jealousy sometimes, but it has to be deserved and not like oh I said “hello” to this random person. Also 💯 with you about people should be allowed to have FRIENDS 😭 without it being a threat to the romance

[@nicolednk7642]

Shout out from Wyoming! Haven't read that one but I'll think about it. I'm a fantasy girl myself lol