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[@tomasdrake]

Petition for Carrie to do a book tour of London - Take us on a vlog around some of the places in London mentioned in books or that are the setting for books. Once Lockdown is over and its safe obvsly. PS: I love how happy and passionate Carrie is in this video.

[@all_is_well_Mara]

Yeeesss

[@sophiaosborn4416]

7:40 edgar sitting like a lil human gave me so much serotonin 🐱🙃

[@Carrie]

He's a funny cat!

[@sarahpealing6463]

Definitely excited at the prospect of a 30 minute video of Carrie and books.....

[@Carrie]

Yay! So pleased you are!

[@funkloulou]

Me too love it

[@emilyhenderson1740]

Carrie in front of a bookshelf really feels full circle

[@EpicReads]

We've got some serious bookshelf envy

[@rickykhari9987]

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[@aryankyler7453]

@Ricky Khari Instablaster ;)

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[@rickykhari9987]

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[@aryankyler7453]

@Ricky Khari No problem :D

[@sophieturner463]

"leave the girl alone. She just wants to work WHERE SHE'S COMFORTABLE WORKING". I agree wholeheartedly with this energy.

[@freddiehudson4154]

2:50 Carrie: I’m pretty sure this book shop still exists McDonalds: 👁👄👁

[@KatieKruger8]

If you can find it, the movie they made of 84 Charing Cross Road staring Anne Bancroft and Anthony Hopkins is delightful. Just a lovely snapshot of humanity.

[@crazydaisy8637]

This is one of my favorite movies! The book is fantastic as well, but the movie is amazing too!

[@Carrie]

Ahhh I'll give it a watch! Thankyou!

[@elliottwallis]

Just found out today that it’s also a play!

[@worthlessworms]

Carrie is all of us crying over The House in the Cerulean Sea.

[@Alexlouise98]

You literally have the library of dreams. I can only hope to have one that size one day. But then it would give me the opportunity to buy more books 😂

[@Carrie]

I know that's the danger! More shelf space=more books to buy! 😅

[@Alexlouise98]

@@Carrie Yes definitely. Been loving the box of stories that you talked about a bit ago. Really helped me get back into reading more.

[@olgafilipescu4855]

Hi Carrie! "A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor" is the sequel of "An absolutely remarkable thing" and it's AMAZING ❤💜

[@elinewllms]

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[@mrocciscool]

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[@allisonholley2751]

I liked it even more than the first!

[@ShirinRose]

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[@hanab5646]

Please please please let this be a regular thing, I absolutely loved this. My book wishlist just got longer based on your recommendations and the recent videos are helping me to love reading again ❤️

[@rileymarie1940]

I love that Carrie takes the time to research the real-life impact of the books that she reads, regarding the autistic woman who works in a convenience store story. She is compassionate to characters she encounters whilst reading and is then able to apply it to real life, which is rare skill. Thank you Carrie for bringing to light things that we should all try to take into account.

[@ForTheLoveOfMusicals]

I found convenience store deeply upsetting because of how ingrained the ableism is everywhere and how much it influenced her self image, but it’s definately not upsetting in the way most thing marketed that way are

[@LauraBwayMorris]

One step closer to becoming Belle! 💜💛

[@jadelou_xxx]

Carrie & Books = My favourite relationship. I love how honest and raw your reaction is to the book you are reviewing. I’m with you there is just something about being able to physically hold a book and turn the page. Hope you do more videos like this as I’m really enjoying all the bookish content.(even though I’m so rubbish when it comes to reading them 🙈) I look forward to the video/Instagram of you wondering around Waterstones 😉 I fall more in love with Edgar every time I see him. He was just destined to be your cat. It’s clear how much he loves you ❤️ Also I hope you are feeling much better after that rubbish week you had and that rehearsals are going well. This vlog really makes me miss London.

[@Carrie]

Edgar is indeed a very special cat. I also feel like we were meant to find each other, as cringey and corny as that sounds! So pleased he's safe with us now! So pleased also that you're enjoying the bookish content! I hope to keep it up!

[@jadelou_xxx]

@@Carrie not corny at all. Just the truth. It’s just so relaxing and peaceful❤️

[@katey8711]

Loved the longer video, and books combined with a vlog is perfect! Got so many books waiting to be read, but of course I’m now going to go and buy some of these🤣xx

[@Carrie]

Yay I'm so pleased! And hope I haven't dented your bank balance with the amount of books you'll buy! 😂

[@QuincyDisneyVegan]

Carrie, this is BEAUTIFUL! If Andrew Lloyd Weber created a musical based on Belle from Beauty and the Beast, he should cast you in the lead role. You are the embodiment of Belle, and it would be so COOL to see you portray her, because she sings and completely loses herself and gets lost in books she reads. ❤️👍

[@jorjaolivia7970]

Love the fact that this is a longer video! And now I can buy some more books which is just great (although I don’t have the shelf space AT ALL 😬) I would’ve been an early commenter but it’s my birthday and when you posted this, I was sat in the middle of some random field, most probably getting hit in the face with a balloon 🤣 Hope everyone’s having a brilliant day #sortofcameoearlysquad (??) 🥰

[@Carrie]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Hope you have a great one (and don't get hit in the face by any more balloons!).

[@jorjaolivia7970]

@@Carrie Thank you so much for the birthday wishes! As for the balloons, I’ve seemingly grown a small collection which just keep going in my office as it’s a nightmare having the windows open with them in your room aha! 🙈

[@vellamo1404]

I don’t know why I find the detective style music in the background so funny 😆 I just wait for Carrie to whip out a magnifier.

[@nathancreek6086]

84 Charing Cross Rd being a McDonalds now is so sad, but also very on brand for the UK

[@JanetSuzanne]

The House in the Cerulean Sea was hands down one of the BEST books I read in 2020! It made me tear up at the end too!

[@odhtate987]

I would love the full time lapse of you filling your bookshelf!

[@georgie1410]

I love that you're now on the front cover of The Couple with a quote about how good it is! 😁🥰😍

[@darren892]

I seriously love how much you love Reading! Seeing all your book vlogs has really gotten me back into reading! I’m a slow reader admittedly (especially when I’m writing) but I’ve been flying through books this year whilst watching your videos hehe! I also need to rewatch some of your videos so I can list all your recommendations 😂😍 xx

[@Carrie]

Nothing wrong with being a slow reader as long as you enjoy what you're reading!

[@darren892]

@@Carrie That’s true! And everything I’ve read this year so far has been so so good! I can’t wait to dive into more 🙈❤️ xx

[@kimberlymichelle1188]

Carrie: I don't know anything about this book. *Proceeds to tell us about book* lol

[@Nao_Craft]

After a bit of an icky morning, this was such a lovely video in my KZbin notifications. I could watch Carrie talk about books forever. I’ve recently reignited my passion for reading too, so it’s lovely to be able to follow along. Feel free to keep this reading vlogs coming!

[@_C____]

Im loving the crossover between Carrie and Noelle! Also, I never knew I needed Carrie to do more booktube content until now. Also, Carrie if you are reading, thanks for the awesome content!

[@TechnologyFML]

Question! Is there anything better than curling up with a cozy blanket, a content pet, a warm drink, and a book? 🥰

[@amybrownlee4995]

love the long videos! this has definitely taken my mind off the looming uni deadlines xx

[@Carrie]

Glad you like the long form content! I do too!

[@laura_hunsaker]

LOVED this vlog, Carrie! Maybe for your next one, you can include all the books/authors you mentioned in the video description? I kept having to backtrack to write down titles because all these books sound so interesting!

[@MissLunnaris]

I had the same exact thoughts with Convenience Store Woman! It's a fantastic story about someone who has found somehow the place and job that works best for them and all these "forces" that want her to conform or change when, basically, she isn't even entertaining the thought. Pinning the "disturbing" tag on the book misses completely the point and does a diservice to everyone who identifies with the character. Love these videos, keep it up!

[@kerryfowler7118]

I loved Scythe. I read all three really quickly they really stay with you and make you think.

[@izzyduffy760]

Sometime I save long videos for when I can really enjoy it- and I’m so glad I did!

[@gretasonnenberg2749]

Scythe is INCREDIBLE, so excited to see what you think!!

[@LoraK31]

If you want more of Hank Green's book, good news! There's a sequel called A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor and it's just as awesome!

[@blan123.]

I love love love books that take place in a place I know.. then when I walk around I imagine the stories

[@amylillington13]

These booktube videos are making my heart full of joy 😍 I love that you have started making these because we can see how passionate you are when you talk about books and as a bookworm (and nosey person!), I love seeing what people are reading/what is on other people’s shelves and books that you love 💕 x

[@MissReevsy]

Am i the only one who heard “time war” and immediately thought it was doctor who related! hahah

[@meghan7474]

Same! And it sounds super similar too!

[@anitapollard1520]

@@meghan7474 no lol sounds a good read if ure a whovian

[@larkspur11]

oh my goodness i absolutely loved this video. i definitely love the longer ones your create because it sort of gives me to element of a FaceTime (if that makes sense 😂). I think part of me would be slightly pleased with the fact that the real 84 Charing Cross Road wasn’t a book shop. Simply because that way I can imagine it for myself? If that makes any sense? Usually if I found out and actor or place that’s in a book, it’s all I ever picture and I can’t make it up for myself. I tend to prefer imagining it and making up every detail in my head! xx❤️❤️❤️ P.S. Happy Hump Day!!

[@madelonkoelinga3630]

I just recently discovered your channel, and now I'm binge watching all of your videos! I love theatre (although I can't hold a tune myself), reading, writing and Disney so I love all of your videos! :D Bad Cinderella has been on repeat too the last couple of weeks. Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your content And so happy I found your channel!

[@lookdownimthere]

I actually JUST finished Convenience Store Woman and felt the same, I think the unsettling part IS that people forced their feelings on her and took away her happiness? Like during the party scene when everyone was being so blunt and obtuse towards her like ‘just get married it’s not hard’ AND felt mostly disappointed but also a bit horrified when her sister who seemed to be the one person that understood was immediately happier to hear ab the man and to think she was being more “normal” -also I gasped when you held up Green Angel- that was a fav of mine growing up as well and I recently gave it another read which ALSO led me to reading Practical Magic which is SO good, AND learning that there is a sequel to Green Angel, Green Witch, which is not quite as good but had some really cool themes and some nice closure.

[@taylorcarmen5336]

Hi Carrie, Some thoughts on the book you thought was mismarketed. I'm a disabled writer myself who teaches disability studies. Many people think being disabled, much less being disabled, and liking a simple life is the worst thing that can happen to a person. I've often heard. "You're so brave. If I were you I'd kill myself" this is why a book like that would be marketed as horrific

[@aqualilac48]

Arc of the Scythe is probably my all time favourite series, the plot and characters and ideas all work together amazingly. Even the cover art is just incredible. I could honestly talk about those books for ages (as my friends very much know) Basically: highly recommend to anyone

[@missnewvillage]

I’m loving all the bookish content. I started following your channel a year or 2 before you were in Les Mis the first time and loved the book videos you made. Stayed during the theatre videos because I love musical theatre, but I’m glad you’re making book videos again. Love the library!

[@caitrionanichonaill8722]

I was so inspired by your daily videos and your bookstagram that I started my own reading challenge for myself to read 100 books this year, on book number 25 and loving it. Really glad you're back with brilliant book content!

[@maisyrowell3728]

I love the longer videos and how passionate you are about reading! I didn’t really like reading before coming across Carrie but she’s given suggestions of books I would have never tried before but absolutely loved them! Also can we just talk about how perfect Edgar is??!! ❤️

[@claremackay1755]

Books + cats + doughnuts = happiness. Always feel like I’ve popped round to see a friend when I watch one of your vlogs. Thank you Carrie x x x

[@josephinecatherinemcleod4159]

I very narrowly missed out on your in-front-of-bookshelf era and I am ecstatic that your passion for books and stories is being translated this way again on your channel. Please keep the reading vlogs coming!

[@EleanorSays]

I've been re-watching all the Good Morning World and Good Evening World's and it's been such a comfort! Absolutely obsessed with your library, it's gorgeous!! I've been desperate for some new book recommendations so this is perfect! ❤️

[@carolaustin6374]

That was such an interesting half hour, Carrie - really enjoyable to hear your views on the books, to see a bit of London and to admire that beautiful library!

[@macarenacaminos5588]

Hello Carrie! I’m from Argentina and I have been loving your book vlogs and prattle and pages so much I have challenged myself to read much more this year (I’m a theatre student), and possibly reach +50 books read on 2021! Your love for books reminded me of mine, and that’s soooo inspiring! Lots of love from Argentina 💗

[@sophia-grace]

OMG NEAL SHUSTERMAN HIS BOOKS ARE INCREDIBLE!!!!

[@kirstyhall2604]

I know, he is an amazing author.

[@finreads]

the scythe trilogy is literally so good i really wish we had more books of that universe

[@emmaroseasher9973]

I actually gasped put loud when you showed Green Angel. It's my all time favorite book but I've never met anyone else who has read it!

[@sturmgeborene3243]

I'm enjoying this so so much! Your reading vlog has such an cozy and warm atmosphere and I love to get new ideas what to read next. I started reading "on the other side" and absolutely adored the idea of "lightening the soul" before getting to the afterlife. I used to read a lot, but after becoming a mom and coping the everyday life with work and family I often felt too tired, when I had time for it. Now I can't stop ordering books I want to read, because you recommend them in such a beautiful and heart-warming way. Thank you so much for being yourself and making me fall in love with books again. (Especially in reading more english written books, hope my English will get better someday..)

[@SarahP_official]

I love your bookvlog SO insanely much. I keep adding books to my major tbr pile but I love it. This longer video made my day!

[@girlyIrwin]

Practical Magic is my favorite book!! It's fantastic, it really resonates with me as someone with sisters. It's really just a story about sisters, and I've never read anything else that hits as close to home.

[@rachellikesbooks]

Loving the bookish content, Carrie! I highly recommend Scythe and the other books in the series! Such a great YA book. Very thought-provoking, I think.

[@sherb1750]

This video is just the break I needed after a long day. Glad to see you're fitting right in on BookTube (is that how it's written? Or is it booktube? Or Book Tube? Whatever, doesn't matter! Point is, when Carrie's happy, everyone's happy!)

[@river1722]

I LOVED Green Angel as a child, too!! What a fun vlog. I am so excited that you have entered the world of booktube, seriously this gives me so much joy, so thank you for sharing your reading experiences with us :)

[@accountforwastingtime]

Congrats on having a library of your own! It's so cozy and lovely! You seem so genuinely happy and yourself, I'm so happy for you :)

[@Vezzafication]

I found book tube when I was going through a rough time and reading really helped me get through it. And now one of my all time favourite KZbinrs has joined in! Cannot wait to hear your opinion on Scythe, I loved it! This video also gave me such cosy vibes! Cant wait for more bookish content! :) x

[@Maggie.can.hug.every.cat.]

Joining my local library has saved me so much shelf space. I can also request books online, and so about once a fortnight I just duck in and pick up a stack of books and drop off the ones I've finished. I only buy books I absolutely love now, ones I know I will reread and will want to lend to people.

[@booksessed]

I had the same frustrated reaction with Convenience Store Woman!! It made me sad for her, too, because she was so happy with how good she was at her job and how she was able to adapt herself to fit in and do the job there.

[@HeatherChandlerBQ]

I’m so confused right now, I only just got the notification for this, anyway, absolutely amazing video! It’s clear you’re truly in your element and it’s great to watch 💕

[@LaryOrNot]

I thought it was just me!

[@elliedunning1618]

it’s because other people are on the VIP cameo so they get early access to videos etc. hope that helps :) xx

[@HeatherChandlerBQ]

@@elliedunning1618 Oh I understand now! Thanks 🤍

[@WhimsicalNarratives]

Major bookshelf envy. I’m getting new bookshelves hopefully at the end of the month and I’m so excited to revamp my office/library space! 💜📖

[@Hippolyta.]

I'm so excited you got Scythe! It's a series that I think a lot of people will like. It's in the Teen/YA section of bookstores but should definitely be in Adult Sci-fi. I also recently started reading from my eReader (Kobo) and I get a bunch of library books from it. I'm really digging it. I can read at night without a light on and I can easily read outside and the wind won't flip the pages about. So handy!

[@Atalinay]

I felt the same reading Convenience Store Woman, like just let her live her life. I didn't read what it was about before otherwise the marketing would've confused me too. There are some points that make me feel sad for her, but from what I recall I think I liked the ending because she stopped trying to meet the expectations of everyone else to lead a "normal" life and stuck to what she likes best

[@kirstyhall2604]

The whole Arc of Scythe is amazing. I really hope you read it next month. 👍

[@eveliinahyttinen4945]

Loved this video! Your bookish content has been missed and it’s so great you are making stuff like this again. And long videos like this are great.

[@Mitali]

I love your new bookish content. I was like I'll just watch ten minutes before bed and I'll watch the rest tomorrow but I ended up watching the whole thing! I keep trying to buy things on kindle because I don't want to have so many books that I can't find the one I really want to read but I think book cover designers have really upped their game lately. There's so many pretty covers!

[@simsamsammie]

AART is one of my top ten books. I recommend it to literally everyone; there's no book truly like it. It's one of the best books to go into completely blind. ALSO there is a sequel that's out! So you can have more!

[@ShirinRose]

Yes, AART is incredible, and I highly recommend the sequel, A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor!

[@salamanda11]

When you were describing that book where people are pitied for being in a relationship and saying you didn’t want to stop reading it, I was like that’s how I felt about *The House in the Cerulean Sea*! Amazing that that’s the next book you picked up. 💜

[@graceberrygb]

Absolutely loved this! I love your enthusiasm and my reading list has now grown 😀. My reading shelves aren’t as impressive but I love them

[@Elosabeth]

I'm very here for your reignited passion!! Loved this.

[@alicevictorialulu]

Love this video Carrie! Really makes me want to get back into reading again. I used to spend hours reading when I was younger, but as GCSE’s and ALevels came around I just didn’t make time for reading, and didn’t pick it up again. I’m now 2nd year uni and really want to start making time for reading and find that joy I used to have for it

[@ainanags]

I could literally spend the whole day just listening to you talk about anything

[@katiebrennan3261]

I adore this! So many great book to add to my TBR and also...that library is to die for 😍📚

[@princetai5870]

Oh wow - when you pulled out Green Angel, I remembered you talking about it in one of your original favourite books vlogs back in the day! Full Circle to the return of Carrie the Booktuber - Love it

[@lukereilly5231]

i didn't know until this moment that i had actually been waiting for a Carrie reading vlog my entire life :))

[@emcardno9784]

I used to love reading a few years ago but can’t concentrate so much these days because of life...your book related videos inspire me to read again and remind me of the world I loved so much for so long X

[@emcardno9784]

Also 30 minute long video...YES GIRL👌🏻

[@TheCarrieEffect]

Love youre new library, and definitely buying some of those books, but after a quick cameo from them, OH MY GOD I LOVE YOUR CURTAINS!

[@cara1michele]

I definitely enjoyed the scythe trilogy!! Excited to hear what you think about it Also kindle tip: I get ebooks from the library (online) and download them to my kindle, it’s been a game-changer for me and I read so much more!

[@aisling_90]

I literally just finished Scythe and immediately ordered Thunderhead and The Toll. It is a fanTAStic trilogy Also, The House in the Cerulean Sea is my *favourite* book ever, which is a bold statement, and I will forever recommend it.

[@drakat332]

Shusterman has another series that is fascinating. The first book is Unwound

[@aisling_90]

@@drakat332 thanks I’ll check it out 👌🏽

[@emmamartin8722]

As a huge Disney and Marry Poppins fan, I love your stories about Bob Sherman. They make me so happy.

[@annefien]

I just finished Scythe and I loved it, immediately bought no 2! I really hope you love it too

[@juliasmith2892]

Bloody loved it !!!! Best 30 minutes of my day !! TFS Carrie and I certainly have some more options on my reading list now, even ones that I wouldn't have considered without your vlog, thank you - Julia x

[@lucymiller8172]

I just LOVE all the book content🥰😊

[@missimmi]

This is so nice and cosy, exactly what I needed right now

[@EleanorNicBhatair]

I LOVE your library!! 😍 I also greatly enjoyed your reading vlog! They're one of my fav videos to film and watch too!

[@maddietillem6778]

love this! Hope rehearsals are going well, as much as I love these vlogs, I can't wait to see you back in a theatre

[@nadinepowell524]

In love with your book content, as somebody who has just found a love of reading again love hearing the honest reviews that you give 🖤 P.s. that Library is insanely perfect 🥰

[@meganisabella14]

my mum asked me the hardest question ever about when i come to london later in the year, which was would you rather see cinderella or hamilton and i said cinderella so i cant wait to come and see cinderella as it will be the first time ive seen you live and as you are my inspiration im so exited ~ megz :)

[@lunagelb7799]

I really like your bookish videos. They reminded me of my love for reading. And what is better to end the day with than a bit of Edgar content😺.

[@finreads]

scythe is such a good trilogy i can’t wait to see you finish it

[@marthawilkinson3238]

Ohhhhh I didnt know there was a third one!!

[@aqualilac48]

@@marthawilkinson3238 it's called the Toll in case you're wondering

[@marthawilkinson3238]

@@aqualilac48 oh thank you!!!

[@Joyce-qg7ub]

This was so much fun! So many books to read and so little time! That's my problem with watching videos like this! Thank you for sharing, Carrie!

[@Carrie]

I know right? I LOVE watching other people's reading vlogs but then I just know I'll never be able to read all the books I want to! 😂

[@paulkelly-copland143]

I loved this!! 30 minutes of unbridled bookish joy. Kept me happy in the deepest doldrums of work. Also glad it’s CHAIRing cross road as opposed to CHARRing cross road. I find myself correcting myself to the latter all the time and I shouldn’t do that😂

[@TeaLeafNeeka]

WOW I love your library room so much

[@mariicath]

Hi carrie! I've been following since 2012 and one of the things I loved where your bookish videos. I am very happy that you are posting these videos, keep them coming!

[@emmacooper1434]

After seeing your enthusiasm for books I now feel the need to join a book club!