I ran away to NYC to buy books (and watch squirrels) ☁️ vlog

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Hello everyone and welcome to another bookish vlog! In this one, I ran away to NYC to buy books. I am also obsessed with squirrels, so there's a lot fo squirrel content in this video 😅 New York City is a beautiful place. There were so many bookshops, so it really was a book lover's dream. I hope you enjoy this gentle bookshoping video. I'm so glad I got to share bits of our trip with you all 💛
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[@catevangelho9058]

I am an American who has grown up with squirrels constantly surrounding me and I STILL lose my mind watching them! I am so glad you appreciate them too

[@23june-e1f]

Loved your excitement about the squirrels! Did you know they land like superheroes? ❤ 🐿️

[@Biskit_Rising]

Just to help your squirrel obsession, I’ve seen white squirrels in Brevard NC and they have a festival for them every year. One time everyone who went to the festival dressed up as a white squirrel and they broke the world record for the number of people dressed as the same thing in one place. My parents have also have had two different flying squirrels stuck in their house (the squirrels made it out okay). Beautiful vlog as always so thank you for brightening my Sunday morning ☺️

[@yamilletrivas8041]

Seeing NYC through the eyes of a visitor is always the BEST! I love my city!!!! I need to explore more and watch everything through the lens of a visitor!

[@Grettss]

I loooove new york

[@intoontown]

This video brought me so much joy! NYC is one of my favorite places and I'm a big Disney fan, so it was fun to see this all. But what really got me was the excitement for squirrels. I have lived my whole life in the States, so squirrels have never been a rarity, but I too lose my mind whenever I see one, to this day. They're just such cute animals! It made me smile wide to see someone else excited over them.

[@meganmadigan4808]

I love that you love squirrels! 😊 My mom's childhood nickname for me was Squirrel so they've always held a special place in my heart. Here in America they are often viewed as a nuisance, and they can be - they've nested in the eaves and window wells of several apartments where I've resided over the years. Nevertheless, I loved watching from my window as they go about their little daily routines. They are playful, sassy, and are constantly cuddling each other or primping and preening. I hope one day you get to spot the very rare and beautiful black squirrel in person. As far as I know they are the same as regular squirrels, just born with black hair for some reason.

[@mildrumpus]

I discovered your channel through this video. Nothing better than hunting for books in the city. Happy Reading! 😎📚👍

[@skinnydrawnboy]

Where we used to live, we had a resident squirrel who'd visit us every few days. We lovingly nicknamed it "Nutface" based on how much it consumed the food we left out :D

[@cassandralynnreads]

Tyler having a look of pure fear on the Ferris wheel yet throwing up a peace sign had me cackling✌️ So lovely of you to share your trip with us! Made me miss the Japan crew even more 💕

[@jesshollandminimalish]

Mickeys Death Wheel is the most terrifying ride I’ve ever been on. I think I cried. 😂

[@FarlyCreates]

How you felt about squirrels was how I felt about kangaroos the first time I visited Australia! What an incredibly wholesome and beautiful vlog!! The book you purchased from the museum is GORGEOUS, and I know it’s found a home where it will be cherished and adored. Thank you for taking us with you on your adventures! I hope it feeds your soul as you continue forward with your creative endeavors.

[@martaukaszewicz9080]

In Poland, we have red squirrels, and I can see them from my window, as they run in our small garden :)

[@cotapanda5]

Nice to see there's another polish person watching Christy 😊 Cześć ❤

[@martaukaszewicz9080]

@@cotapanda5 Cześć :) Nice to see you :)

[@sooziesunshine]

I play video games too, so there's at least a little overlap in your audience! I loved how excited you were about squirrels- they are very cute! I hope you had a chance to see chipmunks too.

[@ALovelyJaunt]

Oh hey! I went to Blizzcon this year too. Had a great time!

[@ireneschoonwinkel]

This was such a lovely vlog to watch. I've never been to America before, so it was interesting to see all the places you've been to and the books you've bought. I also found it very interesting that you're not used to seeing squirrels! I'm from South Africa, and even here there are LOADS of squirrels everywhere! And different types too.

[@amberrufener4752]

What a beautiful video! Loved it! ... I live in America and pretty much every time I look out my window I see about five squirrels but I will appreciate them more knowing how much they amazed you 😁.

[@winterrenes1249]

I'm so happy you had a good time in America! You're welcome any time! 🥰

[@dearlyintrovert]

18:09 The editing for this vlog is top tier humor 😂😂😂

[@leonardosclassroom5954]

This was such a fun video! I live in Seattle, which is on the other side of the country, but NYC is one of my favorite places to visit. I have to say you did an amazing job seeing the best the city has to offer! The squirrel thing cracks me up! I had no idea there were no squirrels in Australia! You have so many crazy animals, but no squirrels!

[@cjfer00]

this is so sweet! i work in midtown and it's always interesting what people choose to see/do on short trips to the city just bc theres so much to choose from, and i've almost become desensitized to it. makes me want to be a tourist again!! glad you had fun and also that you got to see one of my fave off bway shows~~

[@everausten]

You keep taking us travelling this year! It's so unexpected - but super fun when it crops up wow! Thanks for sharing your advendures (and of coures no expectation whatesoever to keep it up)✨

[@17caria]

Thanks for bringing us along!

[@ReadingNymph]

I didnt realise you don't have squirrels in Australia, they are everywhere here in England as well, Im so glad you got to see them. Looks like you had an amazing trip

[@TheAndreaDonoso]

One of the things that I love about your vlogs, they're not invasive. You enjoy the trip, the food, the sites and take some footage just like any tourist does... And that also made it so truthful and honest... I love that for you and us...

[@julie8727]

This makes me miss NYC sooo much! Thank you for this video ❤

[@belindab3329]

Thank you so much for talking about and recommending the work of N.K. Jemisin in one of your other videos! I just finished "the 5th season", what a powerful book ❤

[@katievr9249]

Your videos really brighten my days lately.

[@LiliasMummyxx]

Loved this! Big wow player too! Looks like you had a fantastic time, would love to go to New York. Happy new year!

[@soniaxv]

Another Christy video saved for my future bookish trips 😎❤

[@evilqueenliv]

Ahhh you saw Wicked!!!!! I saw it when I visited New York in 2015 and I absolutely loved it!

[@janepovey1235]

Loved this video. Thank you, I've always wanted to visit New York X

[@erinjandacreative]

I love how delighted you are by the squirrels! My house is surrounded by forest, and the squirrels will often chase each other across the roof. Hearing the pitter-patter of their feet never ceases to amuse me. 😆

[@rocket1913]

I just got that edition of The Ocean at the End of the Lane to read for the first time because I love that illustrator! It's beautiful! So glad you had a great trip!

[@fairy7101]

This was a great vlog. I loved seeing the strand bookstore and the NYPL in midtown. So gorgeous! I went to the highline too a few summers ago for my 35th birthday. I went by myself but it was still a beautiful place to be ❤

[@SarahAsYouWish]

What a wonderful trip! Thanks for sharing. 😀

[@Cait.N.Loingsigh]

4:14- The slightest mention of Aussie rules and I was like: YEEEESSSSS! (I'm Irish btw, underage Gaelic player). I'm pretty sure my aunt played Aussie rules at some point so I was just absolutely buzzing!

[@halloweenjax]

I am originally from NYC and went to college there and for many hard, personal reasons have learned to despise the place, but it makes me very happy to see you enjoy it, in a way that makes me nostalgic for a place that doesn't exist for me anymore. It's a really lovely place sometimes, and other times such utter chaos... but you went to basically all the best places. And your excitement over the squirrels is adorable. They are definitely special and don't let anyone tell you otherwise. :)

[@__rishikasingh]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE HOW YOU EDIT YOUR PICTURES!!!!

[@sundrop1920]

Wicked is my favorite Broadway musical so I was so excited to see that you saw it! Lovely vlog as always! ❤

[@Lifeinabookvillage]

I would grab a copy of Opulent Oceans too ❤ I always end up buying beautiful books from museums,especially art museums, a good kind of souvenirs😊 The public library looks stunning 😍

[@nicky_bee]

What a lovely trip!

[@secondhandsurrey]

Oooh I think Bookmarc is Marc Jacobs! How cool! I went to Aus recently (I’m from UK) and noticed how the books are all bigger? Our novels are much more short and stout! X

[@alexandrianova6298]

Whenever I go on book hunts I always see some crazy squirrels too! Just seem to be a package deal!

[@catherinelapointe8024]

This makes me want to go back to NY so bad!! Love the vlog as usual ❤

[@ersimn]

I was also in NY recently! I think our visiting days may have overlapped, and it’s fun to think that I might’ve crossed you in the street, I love your videos! I also went to a Nets game and a Broadway show 😄 NYC is amazing, I was blown away honestly

[@silviace17]

Cutest video ever! ❤ it was so adorable how obsessed you were with squirrels, my dog hates them and chases them at the park all the time

[@yolandasilverio1205]

I lived in New York my entire life, and moved to New Jersey 20 years ago. It has been several years since I have walked the streets of New York. New York is a wonderful place to visit.

[@drawrobot]

If you ever make it out to the states again, (I live in Columbus, Ohio) We have a special library that’s the largest repository of comic art in the world called the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library. Pair it with a convention. Pick your poison: we have two small press comicons, anime cons, rpg, a tattoo convention, etc. Yes, of course there are bookstores.

[@juliusmylove]

Beautiful vid, loved it, thank you so much 🫶✨

[@Sristygupta07]

I was waiting for this vlog!!!! I've been constantly watching your bookish videos from yesterday..(finally made some time to do it)🤭

[@christy-anne-jones]

Hope you enjoy it! 💛💛

[@DynamiteTrujillo]

I just started, but had to pause and say that the taquitos you got on Olvera Street are legendary. I grew up in LA and my Mexican family and I used to go to there all the time - those taquitos are legit some of the best things you could have gotten in LA. Good find. xo

[@GabrielleJThomson]

I've been wanting to go back to New York City for so long!! Will definitely have to visit those bookstores

[@user-iy4nd8ge2r]

Christy Anne,New York, books,squirrels aaaah you saved my sunday,again🥰💖🙏🐿☕🥧

[@christy-anne-jones]

😊💛💛

[@veronicayeakel6465]

Love the squirrel excitement, they're so normal in the US. Do you have Fireflies in Austrailia? Come back to the Northeast in the Summer!

[@backpack606]

I’m from Guernsey, we get super excited to see squirrels too!

[@inescastilho8777]

Christy I’ve subscribed over a year now, and I’ve become a huge fan, your videos make my day!! 😊

[@christy-anne-jones]

Thank you so, so much for being here! 😊 💛💛

[@charrio2]

When I saw the words NY and books (title) I clicked! 2 things I love. I'm a definite bookworm.

[@sophiaisabelle0227]

We will always support you no matter what. Keep working hard as always.

[@christy-anne-jones]

💛💛

[@morgancrosby4190]

Toni and Ryan from the TARP podcast loved seeing the squirrels too while in the US. Aussies don’t have them so it’s a new fun thing to see!

[@amadexmilby7309]

As a person who used to live in California, when travelling if you get the chance visit some of what Northern Cali has to offer especially around the Sacramento area, do it. There is a lot of history there. Off the top of my head I could recommend some places that are great outdoors experiences like hiking the American River, the Sutter's fort, the Empire mine state Historic Park, and out in San Fran there is Alcatraz and Angels island. And there's so much more to check out than that.

[@katiereadsandwrites]

Yeah that Ferris wheel is absolutely terrifying. Never again! Lol

[@kuraicraft]

I'm writing today so wanted to watch one of your cosy vids before I started >u< and you popped up just in time!

[@asan1050]

Thanks for the video!

[@Peakah8]

I live in the UK and see squirrels most days, and despite them being considered vermin here I still think they are lovely

[@melissanavarro9296]

I live in California and go to Disneyland a lot. The Mickey wheel I rode it for the first time a couple years, the moving one like you I thought it was scary and where are the seat belts, the non moving one is not too bad it at least stays still. But looks like you had lots of fun. ❤ New York looks beautiful, I’ll have to go one day

[@thebaileygrind]

I love that you get excited about squirrels. It made me giggle and think, "I shouldn't take squirrels for granted," which is a thought I never thought I'd have. If you ever visit Chicago in the future, let's buy books. This is an awesome vlog 🖤

[@christy-anne-jones]

They're magical 😭😭 Ooh I'd love to go to Chicago! (I'm a big fan of the musical hahah 😅)

[@thebaileygrind]

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[@epu8021]

Was waiting for your video! Your US trip looked so fun. It always amazes me how big in size the squirrels in US are. In India, the squirrels are so tiny. The books you bought are so pretty and the mug too!

[@christy-anne-jones]

We don't have any squirrels at all! So it was amazing seeing them 💛

[@katievr9249]

Loved your excitement over the ocean book and it was so beautiful! that’s how I feel about sea books and certain other books. I recommend the book ‘She of the sea’ by Lucy Pearce if you love the ocean and also ‘salt on your tongue’ by Charlotte Runcie also about women and the sea.

[@Fallsemester101]

Cielito Lindo is a Los Angeles staple on historic Olvera Street. I’m glad you enjoyed LA. Isn’t Book Soup amazing?! I loved watching your adventures in New York!

[@marienuit2344]

Noticing how you were editing with the NYC Anthropologie mug at the end of the video 😂 Also love squirrels! ♥

[@ooh29]

Christy, you’re the strongest jedi I’ve seen. I laughed so much during this video. 😂Seriously you’re wonderful.

[@wondering_stars_in_oz8462]

American KZbin has me obsessed with squirrels too 😂 can't wait to see one one day

[@TheNymphidia]

Regarding squirrels, I highly recommend Dani Connor Wild. She moved to the woods in Sweden to photograph red squirrels ❤

[@sezerebs]

Heeey! I have been following your channel for a long time, nearly watch all of your videos and play Blizzard games and other games 😄 yes, we exist 🎉

[@ymn3112]

its so surreal to watch you explore NY as I also explore NY but digitally in Spiderman2

[@jenniferrodriguez8866]

As a New Yorker I am so glad you visited! Central Park and the Strand and the High Line and the AMNH were great choices. I have a few reading recs that take place in NYC, if you haven't read them yet: Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin (avoid the movie), Time and Again by Jack Finney (time travel fun--I don't know if you got to walk by Gramercy Park while you were here, it's not far from Union Sq), and The Alienist by Caleb Carr (murder mystery/ thriller set in 1896-- again, avoid the TV version-- or at least if you are interested in it, read the book first. They had very different vibes to me. )

[@tempest2000]

This video made me happy! But also your Mid Atlantic coast fans will be sorry they missed getting to meet up with you for a coffee. :)

[@Loveyoumygirl33]

Like your video ❤ I like the way you edit the video😊

[@swatchah]

Your squirrel obsession is adorable 🌻 I live in the states, but I love the squirrels too. I always say "squirrel!" like the dog from Up everytime I see one lol. Drives my boyfriend nuts (pun intended)

[@joanahenriques8863]

I am SO happy about this video, I love NYC, it's my ultimate dream destination! Also the book you bought was stunning - obviously - but it reminded me of the film Where the crawdads sing, a book adaptation. Have you seen it? I thought the imagery in the movie was absolutely gorgeous :3

[@h-o-n-e-y-b]

Ahhh!! Christy in the states 🥹🎉

[@raymondhodgson1190]

Have yet to go to Blizzcon, so I'm a little envious, but NYC is great too :D :D

[@Idd1eforTaylorSwift4256]

I’ve never seen a squirrel so I’m with you on this one 😭 I’ll lose my mind when I see one

[@MojiiOkay]

Bookish WoW nerd checking in ✋

[@Sthemingway]

Yes, squirrels are everywhere. Anywhere with more than half a dozen trees and some bushes in the US, and you're bound to see a squirrel with a death wish darting into traffic. Go to any university campus in the US with at least five trees, some bushes, and some green space, and you'll see fat squirrels. Not sure how prevalent they are in the dry-heat of the Southwest. Chipmunks may not come out as often.

[@Giovannix51]

Cielito Lindo!

[@DQsRabbitHole]

Wait, do they not have squirrels in Australia? There's a classical pianist based in NYC named Tiffany Poon, who spends inordinate amounts of time watching and feeding squirrels, when she's not preparing for concerts. They're different colors in different places, like grey on the east coast, red in parts of the Midwest, and I think Ms. Poon showed us in one of her vlogs that they're black in Germany. I'm glad you enjoyed your visit!!

[@carlytweedle9943]

If it makes you feel better, squirrels are very normal in the UK, I've seen them all my life and yet I still lose my mind 😂

[@clarejean3309]

I love this. I know where I would love to run away to if I had the money; Japan. But great video! Well always support you!

[@christy-anne-jones]

This was my first time ever going on a significant overseas trip and NOT going to Japan! I loved the trip but I will never so no to an opportunity to go back to Tokyo 👀 Hope you make it there some day! It's wonderful 💛

[@KarenRodriguez-ct7tj]

❤❤❤

[@clee89]

huh... i've definitely been taking squirrels for granted

[@catrandomness7394]

I live in Los Angeles. I would have loved to meet you and Tyler.❤

[@MatildaTheBookDragon]

New York is so lovely, those bookstores! Come visit me in Stockholm Sweden and you'll see the cutest red squirells 🥰🥰🥰 and of course, our beautiful Fantasy bookshop in the Old Town ❤❤

[@mvhLinda]

In Toronto they have black squirrels! :O

[@nicolebegovic1483]

Hahaha It did not occur to me that squirrels weren’t in Australia

[@theghostrainbow1864]

Aww, I worked on 500 Days of Summer :) Also, squirrels are so cute but a friend of mine was attacked by a squirrel in Washington Square Park when I was in college so I don't trust them, haha. It ran up one side of her body, across her shoulders and down her arm, biting her elbow before it jumped off. She had to get rabies shots and everything. 😬

[@amydunham5023]

I have the same style mug from Anthro

[@fionahowellwrites5302]

I'm kind of terrified of squirrels thanks to my college in New Orleans. They were a menace! Would climb all over you even if you didn't have food...I sort of freak out if there is a rodent near me. Haha Also, you made me so nostalgic! I'm from NYC and used to play on that Alice statue as a kid.

[@zida]

I swear university/college campus squirrels are a different breed.

[@fionahowellwrites5302]

@@zida I agree!!

[@wiwingmargahayu6831]

yeah 2 language is useful sometimes

[@balletickid]

Everyone commenting about squirrels 😂 here in England we have many many grey squirrels but they are an invasive species as they have almost wiped out our red squirrels (smaller ginger squirrels with ear tufts!) but I still like the grey squirrels they didn't mean to be invasive! ❤🐿️