i went to europe and bought many books

[@emmathomas2832]

Ariel goes to Europe: buys a bunch of translated Japanese books

[@ArielBissett]

Hehehe I know who I am

[@surenderbeniwal8578]

The occasional upload from Ariel feels like catching up with an old friend...the vibe!✨ like meeting-sitting down- n just everything else halts for a while, just for that conversation. :)

[@ArielBissett]

i love this so much

[@milya1926]

t h i s !!! she's so underrated i love this channel so much

[@surenderbeniwal8578]

@@ArielBissett aww🥺...sounds like one of those happy dreams we have every once a while☺,wherein later u think oh! What would I give to see that to it's fruition, for it to have last just a lil longer even. ...did that make any sense at all?🙃nah-uh don't think so😂

[@surenderbeniwal8578]

@@milya1926 me too! ...is it selfish of me to say I like the way things are? Not everyone deserves her sunshine, bubbly personality.

[@milya1926]

@@surenderbeniwal8578 it's not!!! i totally get what you mean and agree 100% if this channel would be flooded with people who maybe like 10% care about the stuff she actually uploads things would be so different around here so quickly. i love how comfortable and cozy this channel and community is/feels like

[@kathrynallan]

Shakespeare is definitely one of the main characters in Hamnet however he is just never referred to by his name! Other characters just refer to him by their relationship to him (Father, Husband, Son etc.) and during the parts of the book that are from his perspective, they are very internal and rarely contain conversations with other people. Hope this helps! I read this recently and LOVED IT and weirdly this choice not to give Shakespeare a name was actually one of my favorite parts as it meant as a reader we focus more on the other characters and his relationships with them :)

[@bethofwildflowers]

People who either comment or ask if somebody really reads all the books they are buying (I've been asked plenty of times) are usually people who can't imagine reading that many books. It sounds like you've had a great trip, it's nice to hear somebody taking the responsibility and actually making sure to be as safe as possible. Love you video's, they have such a "books & tea time with Ariel" vibe.

[@pedromessias465]

I'm from Portugal and I really hope you liked it here! We get overshadowed by other countries, but we loving having foreigners coming!

[@isabelcaldeira]

I'm from Portugal and I'm so happy you had a good time here 🥰 Besides being considered one of the most beautiful bookshops in the world, some said that Harry Potter was inspired by Livraria Lello! Turns out it's just a rumour but Livraria Lello still holds a lot of history. If you ever come back, make sure to visit Sintra - a magical place just a quick train ride away from Lisbon! Love your videos ❤️

[@xime321]

Hey! I'm interested in broadening my bookshelf, are there any portuguese authors you would recommend?

[@isabelcaldeira]

@@xime321 Hi! I would recommend José Saramago and José Luís Peixoto for prose, and Fernando Pessoa for poetry. Honourable mention to Mia Couto (he is from Mozambique but writes in Portuguese and is well known in Portugal). 😊 Saramago (Nobel Prize in Literature, unique writing style) and Pessoa (heteronymic work) are two of the best known Portuguese writers. However, if you are more into contemporary work, I would check José Luís Peixoto or Mia Couto.

[@xime321]

@@isabelcaldeira thank you!

[@soggy_doggy]

@@isabelcaldeira e as escritoras? 😩

[@isabelcaldeira]

@@soggy_doggy Confesso que, em português, ainda não encontrei nenhuma que me chamasse à atenção 😕

[@tinaw94]

Noo Lady Susan wasn't unfinished, it's just one of her more obscure earlier books!!! It's f-ing hilarious and I loved it, big fan

[@ArielBissett]

ooo my mistake! I'm excited to get around to it! :)

[@irenealegre6495]

Hi Ariel, I'd never left a comment before but I just wanted to say the main reason I watch your videos is your fabulous energy! I mean, also because, duh, books, but I love how excited and positive and cheerful you always sound, it makes me excited and cheerful too! :)

[@ArielBissett]

🥲🥲 thank you ♥️

[@bloominglillies]

i feel the same!! Lovee your videos Ariel they make me so happy and inspired to read

[@artxlife7236]

I’m sooooo glad to see someone else buys books when they travel! I took just a backpack to Europe and all the souvenirs I bought were books… were specifically *art* books. So you can imagine how unbelievably heavy my backpack was by the end 😂 that was in 2018 and no I haven’t read all of them yet, but just like you (and everyone else!) WE WILL! We’re working on it. Someday.

[@QuestionsIAskMyself]

I LOVE VIDEOS LIKE THESE. Every video by Ariel feels like having a conversation with a kindred spirit.

[@lisandraguiar]

awww seeing Lisbon again was such a treat! Thanks for sharing clips of that! Have you ever hear of Fernando Pessoa? He was a great Portuguese poet and his statue is right in that area of Chiado. I think you'd love his writing (or the writing of one of his other 3 "personalities") :)

[@MJ-un3me]

I absolutely love how broad your field of interest is. You truly have everything from japan to germany to trees and i adore that so much. It truly feels like a great awesome and amazing friend recommending so so many different books that everyone can find something new to read in this video❤️

[@racheldreamslife]

I’ve taught Stasiland to students before. I love Funder’s work (I’ve also read All That I Am, which I liked a lot). I do find her books a bit challenging, but if I go in with an open mind I’ve always learned something new. I hope you enjoy!

[@natzahuatza]

You will never know how much it heals my soul to watch your videos and the perfect timing you always have. Thank you

[@SixtineLys]

I'm a simple woman. I just love spending 25 minutes listening to you talk about books and everything.

[@josefine1664]

I read Hamnet a month ago and all I can say is: enjoy!! It's so good and I was just hooked... I was also really happy to see you upload, made my day :)

[@taylaleonardis6951]

You and Leena Norms is one of my fave crossovers! Love that you guys are friends!!

[@clarysstoryboard3317]

I came here from a video about a terrible disappearance (possible murder) case and, don't get me wrong, I love true crime but I was feeling really nervous and jumpy and then this thing came around and it just felt like chatting with a friend and it really helped. Thank you for your calming presence :]

[@joanamgabriel]

Omg I'm from Portugal! So happy you get to went to two of my favorites bookshops in Portugal 🥰

[@louiseadams-lucas8971]

...love hearing from you...glad you are safely home....

[@shortstuffchats]

I love Leena 💓 it makes me so happy when my fave creators are friends 😍

[@HZabs]

Aaahhhh! I just finished Orwell's Roses, and the entire time I was thinking "oh I hope Ariel knows about this book. I hope she reads it." it was SO so good, I hope you love it.

[@mediumjohnsilver]

I read Woman in the Purple Skirt earlier this year and very much enjoyed the story. I also liked the artwork on the purple / gold / pink cover.

[@sarahs.9744]

Can you do a video about what books you are giving as gifts this year? After you gift them obviously- don’t want you to spoil the surprises for you loved ones!

[@brunatonella]

The Pillars of the Earth is SOOO GOOD! And the edition you picked is just wow, so beautiful 😍

[@ArielBissett]

thank you for making me feel better about that purchase haha

[@allisonh2340]

I just passed over this book at Goodwill today because goodreads said it was part of a series. Do you have to read all of them? Or is it kind of a thing where only the first one is necessary

[@ArielBissett]

@@allisonh2340 from my research it seems like the first one is the main iconic story and then the rest are not necessary but add on to it! The second book takes place 200 years later!

[@Aplusinskal]

It's ABSOLUTELY a great book, Ken Follet is just awesome :D Great buy Angela, and at least book two that comes after is a good read too ^^ Pillars of the earth I have to re-read at least once every two years

[@allisonh2340]

@@ArielBissett Oh cool! I think I need to go back and grab it now 😅 thank you!!

[@katarinakidd9450]

Whenever I first saw Orwell's Roses, I immediately thought of you and hoped you knew about it! So cool to see that you picked it up and also were able to snag a tote. (Also I think we would have all loved to see your new corduroy pants!)

[@ArielBissett]

Hahaha I promise to wear them in a future video. EASTER EGG! Spot the red corduroy pants!!!!

[@molokoistka]

HAMNET is one of my favourite book i ever read! Hope you'll enjoy it!

[@victoriatangk]

What a great haul and trip of some of the loveliest cities in Western Europe! I love Granta editions. Starling Days was my "emotionally attached" book that I had to absolutely buy when I was visiting Edinburgh and even after reading it, the book still holds a very special place in my heart. I hope you enjoy it too!

[@lauramis789]

Been watching this channel for 5+ years and I still feel the high of a Scholastic book fair every time I see Ariel has uploaded a new video.

[@YeahThisIsLife]

I am not normally a jealous person and it is not an emotion I'm familiar with but the immense envy that filled me at seeing that beautiful tote bag... unparalleled. Im so happy for you though! You got such beautiful finds in such beautiful places!! So happy you finally got to travel again and see all your friends 💕💕

[@jenvcampbell]

It's kind of hilarious that you've been back into bookshops in London before I have 🙈that tote bag is BEAUT! xx

[@ArielBissett]

😔 but also very sad. I hope things can be safe enough for you to go back soon, i know all the bookshops miss you!!!!

[@jenvcampbell]

@@ArielBissett I was going to say that my bank balance is glad, but you KNOW I've been buying books from bookshops over the phone, so... lol. One of these days. x

[@kathleenfredrickson8593]

I am thinking of you in wintertime in the woods in your pretty new bedroom with stash of books to read, or maybe in that incredible nook you created if any of these places have been created when this video was made. If not, I am thinking of it anyway and wishing you cozy evenings in your wonderful world. It warms my heart. Thanks

[@deenoekuekinjuhuujahaa1804]

Thank you for the video! I actually found you through the video on Leena's channel and I really enjoyed this! I now also want to go to Portugal, I have wanted to go on a train trip to the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain and Portugal etc for some time. That bookstore in Porto sounded great!

[@KatharineOsborne]

'Wardour street in the Tottenhamcourt road area' aka Soho. Happy you had a great visit to London :-)

[@jenniferthirteen]

really enjoyed this book tour thru Europe. What a cool way for a haul!

[@louisa1878]

Every time I get a notification for a video of yours, I get so happy. Xx

[@ArielBissett]

thank you so much for watching

[@juliagarcia8212]

This video looks amazing, I love the tone and the light. Also I just live Ariel so much. I love her energy so much 💕

[@poodlegirl55]

Interesting that a book on trees and reforesting was so large, necessitating cutting down many trees. Glad you had fun Ariel, it sounds like a lovely trip.

[@herzetty]

I carried back the complete works of Shakespeare from my semester abroad in Spain back to Texas. We do crazy things as bibliophiles.

[@issywelsby6698]

Yay! I gasped when you pulled out children of Tokyo, I adore that book and never hear anyone talk about it!

[@ArielBissett]

OH GOOD!! It is always a boost when someone loves one of the books i mention in the video, now im extra excited to read it!!

[@circleofleaves2676]

It was so weird to hear you mention Pho Cafe. I worked at Pho for 8 months! I'm Australian and I live in Australia, but I lived in the UK for 18 mths back in 2008-2009. Pho started off as just one, then 3, then heaps of locations, many in London but a few others across the UK too. Sounds like you went to the Soho one. I worked at the one by Oxford Circus. When I was working there we got a free meal so I ate a lot of pho, and I got to take home leftover summer rolls. Basically I ate vietnamese nearly every day for 8 months. It was awesome for someone who was gluten-free (me) because everything on the menu was gluten-free except for two items. They said I made the most aesthetically looking herb plates of all the staff, haha. When I've had pho here (back home) I've thought, hmmm still not as tasty as the place I worked at. Owners are british but all the chefs were vietnamese.

[@emilyem3]

Your photos of Portugal are absolutely gorgeous 😍 added the woman in the purple skirt and astral season to my TBR, they both sound so interesting!

[@underhypedandoverrated]

That tote is gorgeous!! I commend Your book purchasing hacks I’m so glad you were able to meet up with Lena and Claire, so wholesome

[@annamattos8627]

The Pillars of the Earth is sooo good, you're gonna love it!

[@sf9145]

I love your bangs!! Makes for a soft. welcoming hair line!

[@Carmen-cl5ny]

Looking forward for a "Best books of the year video" :) Greetings from Spain!!

[@joanapdc]

I'm so glad you enjoyed Portugal!

[@an-katrienderoover2174]

A new Ariel video makes my lazy Sunday so much better - yay! And thanks for introducing me to Leena's channel - been enjoying her videos as well!

[@beebs8613]

omg I hope you enjoyed Portugal!! I hope you explored the north a bit, it's beautiful!

[@klhansen4]

I can't wait for your review of Pillars of the Earth. It is one of my favorites.

[@hennamelender]

I have that Defense Against the Dark Arts notebook too! I use it for my art conservation degree :D

[@morganb9372]

Yes, Ken Follett is amazing! One of my favorite authors his writing and world building are breathtaking! I feel like I am away from our present world in his work!

[@margauxb3591]

I love how diverse your book tastes are, it's always a little thrilling to see what you get next!

[@kaiganihaida]

I hope you get where you're going and everything works out the way you want

[@samwisereads]

I come to your channel and feel re-centered. Something about your love for reading and books, I appreciate you! Went to go buy the merch and the sweatshirt is sold out!!! Boo for me yay for you! Hopefully will get one when you restock.

[@luciameza2522]

I just love hearing you talk! You’re a joy

[@inesfsmonteiro]

So happy you liked Portugal and Porto specifically! And so many good books here, my tbr suffers 🥺

[@lisaplummer8144]

Welcome back! Grand haul! I recently read Night Circus after listening to Books Unbound. I loved it! Thanks for the rec!

[@jesict3763]

What a fantastic trip! I really need that Rebecca Solnit book; I love her other essay books.

[@ArielBissett]

im so glad to hear that! i've never read anything by her but she has so much cool stuff out there

[@jesict3763]

@@ArielBissett definitely recommend Men Explain Things to Me.

[@literaryrealm]

Can't wait to hear you talk about your time in Europe on the podcast

[@CraigSimmonds]

When you bought that mug I was fully convinced it wouldn't make it to Portugal and then to Canada in one piece but clearly I underestimated your mug handling skills!

[@ArielBissett]

Hahaha I kept it in my beanie the whole time and then eventually wrapped it in a SECOND BEANIE.

[@circleofleaves2676]

I didn't know about the 'no photos' rule for Shakespeare & Co bookstore. I was there in winter2008/2009. I certainly didn't see a sign, but maybe they didn't have the sign out yet because it was winter and they had less outdoor stuff. I first learned about the bookstore either from Jeanette Winterson (author I like) talking about it, or from seeing it in the movie Before Sunset. If you haven't seen the movies Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight (in that order), I think you'd really like them. They are Richard Linklater films and star Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke (actually all 3 people co-wrote the second two films together). They are basically movies of conversation/dialogue. In the first film they meet for the first time in Vienna, Austria. In the second film they're in Paris, and in the third they're in Greece. Each film is set 9 years apart (filmed 9 years apart, and the actors' stories are also 9 years apart so the aging is realistic). I sought out the locations of where the characters visited (different scenes/locations), and when I went to Paris, my partner and I did a bit of a walking tour visiting the sites they were in (cafes, churches, streets, museums etc).

[@francescathomas3502]

SO Ariel, Are you going to choose the new Goodreads colour for 2022?? I am just curious.

[@the_reading_apprentice]

STASILAND! I read that for my creative non-fiction class at uni and I loved it! It makes me so happy to see someone talking about it online 😊

[@lauragouveia4526]

also, in Lello you read the second L sound the same way you pronounce the first. And it is so popular because people thought JK Rowling was inspired by it to describe Hogwarts!! (she then said it isnt exactly true but it is still incredible)

[@ladylysayshai]

astral season beastly season was such an interesting read !!!! and has the best book cover !!! i'm so glad u picked it up

[@emilycranford2699]

I’ve been in Germany studying abroad for the last three months and I get home soon. I have a massive stack of books I’ve got to bring home too 🤣 Can’t wait to read them all!

[@erikaarchie]

literally, this made my friday night. thank you for sharing your sunshine! ☀️ the sweatshirt is on my christmas list so 🤞🏽

[@ashleigh4376]

no i’ve totally gotten the attachment thing for books and one turned out to be my favorite book of all time 😂 the universe does cute lil things like that sometimes

[@nayelinicole6231]

I love hearing you Ariel

[@charlene9489]

I have missed you! Thank you for the upload 🥰

[@ricardaseven6083]

lovely books! and i love that you had a good time in europe/england. i myself just got back from a little trip throughout germany to visit friends on the other end of the country and during my train rides i listened to the audio book "afropean" as read by the author and le me tell you it is wonderful!!! so much history, so many interesting people, such a good voice to feel like you're traveling with him and the accent is just perfect. so yeah, if you wanna 'travel' through europe from home, definitely recommend the audio book!

[@Itsmebuddy98]

Yay! So glad to see an upload ☺️ thanks for sharing Ariel! Apparently my sweater was shipped yesterday, so excited to wear it when it arrives in Australia x

[@kamidsjournee]

I love watching your videos. I usually wait to watch because once I’ve watched I have to wait for the next. It’s like reading a series and having to wait for the next installment. Love your content. #1 to me. 🥰

[@surenderbeniwal8578]

This is completely unrelated but I've to take a moment and thanku Ariel for introducing me to na all time fave comfort read (that's *Tiny Beautiful Things* by Cheryl Strayed) .I *always* think of doing so but end up not bc I think it won't reach u. I can't tell how much grateful I'm to u for that book; it's been almost a yr since I ordered it after hearing a rec from u, and it's a book that helps me through some really rough times....just reading a single letter is enough to sooth me.

[@surenderbeniwal8578]

Whenever I pick that book, I think of u :) every single time n' sending my regards in the universe so they somehow reach u.

[@americanbookdragon]

I've only read Wild by her. Didn't realize she had other books.

[@surenderbeniwal8578]

@@americanbookdragon oh I've yet to read *Wild* ,this one though😍😍...dunno how to best describe it but it consists of letters written by strangers addressing Sugar (Cheryl Strayed) - regarding any problems they're facing in love life/platonic relation/dealing with loss/coming to terms with some heavy stuff, among other things...and she writes back the most compassionate, yet blunt replies. The book is so comforting as I said. It doesn't matter which letter I'm reading, or whether/not I relate to those stranger's circumstances they provide such comfort, seeing someone struggle while u're struggling always make u feel u ain't alone n' there's hope. :) ....ugh! I gushed so much about it, u can clearly tell it's one of my favorite books. Anyways, check it out if u feel like doing so :) Hope u're having a great day/night, stranger.

[@mafalda5025]

As a portuguese I absolutely loved this video! So glad to know you liked Portugal❤️

[@livarosen7545]

i kinda only wacth your book videos when i've just got my paycheck, because i just know i'll end up buy at least 2 books

[@irhonda31]

OMG you lucked out on timing to pick up that book in the UK!

[@francisca7232]

I'm from Porto and I'm so glad you enjoyed the city! I recognized those editions from Livraria Lello on the thumbnail, they are truly something :) So many interesting books you've bought, I'm defenetly gonna check them out

[@StoriesForCoffee]

So happy to see another video from you, friend! 🤍

[@ArielBissett]

thanks for being in the comments of my videos, Olivia!

[@StoriesForCoffee]

@@ArielBissett also! Hamnet was one of my favorite reads of 2020! I hope you enjoy 🤎

[@ruqayyahchadi]

I’m checking out ALL of those 😭😍 Thank you for being back Ariel! I missed your videos so much! Also, lmao I’m literally grateful that I now know about the merch. Definitely shopping soon 😭

[@sajidaaktar_]

So happy you uploaded I wish we were friends so we could meet up in London! I’m studying near tottneham court road so I’m always going to foyles whenever I have time to spare, such a magical place and I’m picking up lady susan very soon!

[@hannahfagan9904]

Hamnet and Stasiland are both phenomenal - I’m so excited for you!

[@Sara-eb8fo]

So happy that you loved Porto ❤️

[@ameerahalgohary]

Your laugh is contagious and fun :D Loved seeing the new books & know about new-to-me libraries to visit in the future ❤️à

[@mairvila4838]

Omg I had no ideia you came to Portugal!!! ❤️

[@ethansummers6979]

Absolutely drooling over that copy of Dracula. So glad you had fun in Europe!

[@EricKarlAnderson]

I'm feeling so unmotivated today I'm very happy to see you have a book haul up that I can just sit back and watch! 😌📚 I'm sure you won't be back for a long time but next time you come to London can we go to Foyles and then have high tea like fancy ladies? 💁🏻‍♂️💃 I've been meaning to read The Woman in the Purple Skirt and you reminded me I need to get a copy of Orwell's Roses. And a lovely tote. ❤️ Starling Days is good and Rowan is awesome.

[@toeresa]

how interesting! i’ve read the last children of tokyo but in the us it’s called the emissary

[@tmeireles95]

This is SO good! Thanks for the video!

[@estefaniamartinez8596]

you're winning at life and I respect it (you may not feel it, but this trip shows it)

[@PyxisCos]

Totally need that sweater in black🖤

[@growingthehome]

Have you ever picked though vintage books in the much older second hand book stores in England and Italy? They have some there published in 1800!😍

[@booksbountyhub]

Me thinking she will show the bookstores and she does, best moment 😍😍😍

[@Swrd]

the camera quality is crazy crisp, great job !

[@EatItBeatIt]

That cover of Pillars of the Earth is so nice. But, I think the one about the Trees is my favorite of the bunch. The dust cover and the hardback were noice.

[@naominemickas7545]

Ariel, I loved this video and loved the book haul, but oh my GODDDD YOUR CAMERA QUALITY. I DONT KNOW IF I JUST HAVEN'T BEEN CONCENTRATING ON THE VID QUALITY FOR THE LAST FEW POSTS, BUT MY GOODNESS, IT'S INCREDIBLE

OMG!! I didn't knew you have a podcast. I paused the video and went into Spotify to listen to it. I was just telling my husband that I love your voice. Sometimes when I am as sick as today, i really need a friend. And I feel that we could be friends, so you help me during this sick days in bed! I wish i could afford to buy a cute pink sweater because they are gorgeous!! But since I am from México, thats so expensive... So, anyway, thank you so much, for acompany me and make me feel much better!

[@wilhelmenaallin]

Oh no!!! I wish i had known you were in london, I live 20 minutes on the train away from these shops 🤧

[@bloominsummer-q6x]

My jacket is supposed to be arriving tomorrow 😍 I'm so excited!