✷ reading for 24 HOURS (again) ✷

[@bimbim4054]

"I want a book that makes me forget about my phone" is gonna be my requirement for all my books now

[@youbiscuit2146]

I had the video in fullscreen mode and exited fullscreen to come and make a comment about that sentence and here was yours at the top of the comments While this is so relatable it also made me kinda sad! It's a lot to ask of poor books, to compete with the tiny shiny dopamine machine.

[@mirtegeerts8025]

How I love "tiny shiny dopamine machine" my audhd brain just resonates with that

[@its_just_seb]

oh my gosh, seeing As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow in this video was such a lovely surprise! I'm friends with Zoulfa in real life, and she is such an amazing, determined person, and i truly believe she will make great change with the stories she tells. It's been an honour to sit next to her while she wrote parts of this book and to read one of the early versions of it. On behalf of her (because I'm certain she would agree) thank you for reading her book!

[@kayleigh6966]

“the live laugh love girlies have more serotonin than i ever will” how dare you make such a good point

[@riddles610]

There is something so magical and comforting about you and your channel ~ I feel so calm and happy here🌸

[@thetinyworldofme4609]

I know it's not book themed, but I would love a video on your favorite recipes. I feel like all the food you show looks so delicious 😍

[@kyestrella]

i feel like i pick up the worst books in december every year?? at the end of every year i too am wondering "do i even know my own taste? what will make me happy? what is a book?"

[@allisonpaiges]

truly! i’m really feeling this. i’ve never found a new favorite book in the month of december 🙃

[@sierrareed11]

When you said “I don’t want action, action is boring to me” I knew I came to the right place 😂❤ finally someone who gets it!!!!

[@francescakyanda9182]

I've been disappointed by a TON of popular books because they're mostly lit fit, and since discovering your channel, I've really leaned into books with plots and adventure and friendship and it's been a [redacted] game changer!

[@PurpleNinjas297]

i was a fan of you from FTFK days when I was like 13 and the audible gasp that escaped my mouth when I clicked this recommended video and saw that it was YOU.... i could cry I'm so glad you've come back into my life in this way all these years later!!!!!

[@allisonpaiges]

woah! blast from the past haha - welcome back 🌼

[@books_for_bees4476]

I felt so sad throughout you didn’t pick The Night Circus because it is a book that TRANSPORTS you! It’s really one of the most atmospheric books I’ve ever read! Also, I’m in a buddy read book club with my friend and I think we’re going to try this version of a 24-hour readathon - I think it’s genius! 😊

[@lamentedinica]

agree 😻😻✨

[@Inuhitoo]

agreed

[@whataprilreads]

Sport mode 😭😭😭 despite all the mid books, I loved this Sunday’s vlog and I’m glad to see you back. ❤

[@ChloeTheePayne]

yeah i definitely might start going through my daily challenges like "I AM NOW IN SPORTS MODE, THIS IS SERIOUS!" 😅

[@KeiraAndGeo]

I love your interpretation of reading /actual/ 24h and seeing how much that adds up to book-wise. Mindful of your brain and body & challenging at the same time! :)

[@sophiecarbone4977]

Was not expecting the professor Layton music! I love those games so much! Great vlog ❤

[@agothbee]

i highly recommend a tale for the time being by ruth ozeki because that book TRANSPORTS you. It is quite sad but it feels extremely real like I looked up several times if the main character was a real person because it felt extremely relatable. It’s also in a multiple pov format so the pacing is a bit faster and there’s also an aspect of the book where the main character learns to appreciate the little aspects of life (which I know you love), also THE WRITING OMG I was completely hooked by the first page and felt that way throughout the rest. I would give ozeki another shot cause I think she’s worth it and I think you would really enjoy it 😊

[@allisonpaiges]

yaaay thank you for the hype! i’m still going to read this one and weirdly enough “the book of form and emptiness” didn’t falter my excitement. i hear they’re very different experiences! thanks for saying so 🌈

[@ChloeTheePayne]

"I AM IN SPORTS MODE, THIS IS SERIOUS" will definitely be my new mantra for making it through the holidays and tackling the new year 😅😅😅 thank you as always for the vibes of striving, yay for making the most of what we can get out of reading and goals even when the going gets rough. my bloomin readathon video was a similar journey of chaos and disappointment, but the important thing is that we tried i guess yay for trying whoooooot sigh okay ugh we got this i guess heck yeah 🙃

[@kinrateia]

Thanks for Treason without tea rec, Legends and Lattes were too slow for me, so this is perfect!!

[@acupoftia11]

i cannot wait to get home to watch this!!! HAPPY SUNDAY WITH ALLY everyone!!!✨💗✨💗✨💗

[@graceallsop8705]

UR WHOLE VIBE IS SO CUTE I LOVE IT

[@nataliemarie7310]

Yay! So happy it’s Sunday!,

[@Faithy606]

I wish I had the super power of finishing 400 page book in 4 hours :o

[@sofia_fig4]

Could you make a video about how you annotate your books please? I’m very curious as to what your method is :)

[@allisonpaiges]

i really hope to someday!

[@deblawrence8341]

My heart jumped with a wee bit o' joy when you picked up "The Night Circus"!!! I generally read the classics but every now and then try a contemporary read for diversity and to overall shake things up. This time I simply wanted to go some place fun, far and away, and 400+ pages in, I am not disappointed. Note: I'm also not a circus person and this story has more to do with magic and relationships so do not let the circus thing deter you. Though my girlfriend told me that I need to read this and "Water for Elephants" back to back, but I've heard that is a really good story too so, hey, I'm in! 😍

[@ComeUndun.]

I read Water for Elephants 11? 12? Years ago, but I remember becoming completely engrossed in it. Like you, I don't love the circus feel, I'm on the opposite end, where I'm thinking "I should read The Night Circus. I liked Water for Elephants, so I'll probably like this." 🤣

[@deblawrence8341]

@@ComeUndun. I just finished "The Night Circus" today and like you, was completely engrossed in it. The ending wasn't a surprise as there are fortune tellers within the story, so you have a feeling where things are going. For me it was the beauty of the story telling and how Erin Morgenstern literally invites the reader into the intricate details and world she's sharing with us. The last chapter is directed to "you" the reader, and for me at least, that was very special and pretty darn cool. Looking forward to Elephants and I appreciate your comments! If you think to do so, if you ever read The Night Circus, please share with me your thoughts. ❤

[@katzill]

I recently found your channel and just wanted to say that your videos feel very comforting. Like listening to a friend. And the ACNH music is always so fitting but today there was a Pokemon song? Like what? Iconic!! Love your content✨

[@fruitloop9581]

so I just discovered you yesterday and it's safe to say you're one of my new favorite book tubers😌🙌

[@Jlv223]

I love your energy (highs and lows), honest reviews, recipes and editing!! Truly perfect videos imo. Love from another Illinois girl living overseas

[@awpageofabook]

Since I only read six books in November (I normally read a few more), I'm going to continue checking off prompts from the bloomin' bingo board into December!

[@ChloeTheePayne]

well done, me too! yay for just extending the bloomin goals into however long we feel like for getting the most out of the experience, i love that the vibe set by the hosts is very "do what you want and have fun with it" 😁

[@PianoFanatic1989]

Love the food shots! Makes your videos all the more cozy. 🥰

[@baeticat]

Yay happy to see you again Ally! Now on to watch the video

[@hayleyirvine]

I just read The Night Circus and I LOVED it it may be my favorite book I’ve read this year ❤ I would love to see a vlog of you reading it I would be surprised if you didn’t like it

[@hayleyirvine]

Also I love sports mode 🤓

[@janina6206]

i love your channel so much. i treasure every vlog, every wrap up. i love your editing, i loved your reading choices, love the mix of genres. and i'm so grateful how transparent you are with your health because it reminds me so much of mine. thank you so much

[@charlie8631]

Just found your channel and aaaaa this is the perfect vibes! I'm recovering from illness and doing book research at the moment so this is the perfect challenge to try :)))) very excited to watch my way through all of your videos on my breaks from reading and keep my eye out for recommendations :DD

[@emilywhalen8181]

your videos always make me remember to take care of myself. im pregnant and soooo sick and your videos remind me that its okay to slow down ❤

[@sereneadair4941]

I love the way you do readathons

[@sammi-0]

I just found your channel and I’m obsessed!! You seem like such a genuine and sweet person. ❤ Also love getting book ideas from you. Just added as long as the lemon trees grow on my tbr list!

[@accalxa]

so many new books to add my my tbr :) and your cats are adorablee 🥺

[@bettyreads222]

lmao at 'the live laugh love girlies have more serotonin then i'll ever have in my life' bc honestly true. so enjoy this idea of breaking up the 24hrs over a few days, def gonna give it a try over the holiday break!

[@womangela]

I love when you show the stuff you underline in your books! I’m also wondering what noise cancelling headphones you use? I’ve tried out a couple but they didn’t work as well as I had hoped 😅

[@allisonpaiges]

sony xm5s!

[@denissemondragon]

You worded my thoughts exactly on the boy, the fox and the mole (or smt like that, I always mess up the title). Your reviews always feel super honest and spot on. Also love the variety of books you read! Adding This was our pact to my tbr

[@SantReads]

Don't feel bad about A Book of Form and Emptiness. I had similar feelings. I kept it down at some point and said I'd come back to it and woop, it's been a year and i still haven't 🫣🙈

[@booksandcat]

I always look forward to your videos, they're such a cozy way to spend part of my Sunday :) I really think you should try picking up The Night Circus! I feel like it has the cozy vibes you're looking for. If you're hesitant about the circus aspect, the "circus" itself isn't much of a circus, it's more like a bunch of tents with magical art installations? That's the best way I can describe it at least!

[@TheNicolePauline]

I would 100% recommend She Drives me Crazy if you’re looking for a “forget my phone” read, I finished it last night and three hours went by without my noticing! ❤

[@graceallsop8705]

comfort channel

[@lena_blue]

Ally is back! Yaaaay

[@graceallsop8705]

I love that you bring attention to the less popular books

[@lindsey1412]

I've been watching your videos for the whole year and just now realized I wasn't subscribed 😭 idk how that even happened but I'm definitely subscribed now!

[@Shirerinu]

Your insights about the Can't Spell Treason Without Tea book made me laugh haha. Gotta pick up Legends & Lattes, cause it's cold and a cosy vibe is much needed

[@allisonpaiges]

legends and lattes is the best!

[@dnvrdnvr]

the clip at 7:49 with the PINK BEANS :O 10/10 masterpiece

[@jeff8835]

I'm gonna try to read 5 days (120 hours) for the remaining 13 days of the year, your video convinced me to do this!!

[@ILoveJahangeer]

Alli’, you are absolutely bloody amazing! I say this every damn time, but you really are! Thank you so much for being such a beautiful human being! Love your videos and your content! Continue shining! ❤️

[@allisonpaiges]

🥰🥹😭

[@andeeheartsbooks7447]

I gave that Ozeki 2 stars. Really expected to love it.

[@kjohnsto1]

This was very relatable 😂I had some lofty book goals for the readathon but ended up getting through it with cosy romances and graphic novels. I'm not mad about it though.

[@ChloeTheePayne]

same here, but hey cozy romances and graphic novels make the world go round 🥰

[@TheSUNNYCORNER]

Always so happy spending time with you 💚💚💚🐸

[@Lizzyb1813]

The Book of Form and Emptiness is a little rough for new Ozeki readers. I think you would appreciate more A Tale for the Time Being or My Year of Meats if you’re giving her another shot.

[@lineawinther3383]

omg. you should read the whole shatter me series in a short amount of time. I cant speak for anyone else of course, but at least for me, it was really captivating and compleately sucked me in, and out of time.

[@paperboundfolio]

Loved this! What do you listen to when reading? I always look for stuff to listen to but can’t find anything that isn’t distracting.

[@allisonpaiges]

brown noise or instrumental music!

[@oliviadrury4851]

I love watching your videos soooo much! You are my comfort KZbinr and we are so lucky to have you ☺️

[@itmedana]

yay happy sunday!! glad youre back ☺💓

[@Bookslovejenna]

The only Ruth O. I’ve ever enjoyed was A Tale For the Time Being. She’s lost me with every other of her books I’ve read. And yay for Atlas Coffee! I’ve been subscribed to them for years. Such a beautiful company.

[@ssymck]

Just another great video to make me feel cozy - as long as Alison grows I guess =D

[@CheyeW13]

i believe drinkingbymyshelf rly wanted to love A Book of Form & Emptiness but ended up DNFing, so you're not alone! I was rly hoping you'd get to The Kiss Quotient, bc I felt it'd be perfect for what you were saying you wanted - very immersive, super heartwarming and a very quick/light read. I read a lotta romance and I was surprised by how much i liked that one.

[@daniellemanchester9849]

Cozy fantasy - A Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T Kingfisher ❤

[@tylacoates878]

The sim background music 🥺

[@mothumn]

I would still recommend checking out a tale for the time being by ruth ozeki, its much more accessible read, with less tangents and not confusing, I really liked it but actually dnfed book of form and emptiness

[@allisonpaiges]

yes! i’m planning to and i’m still excited 💛

[@ShivangiBhasin]

Another harrowing read (this time set in Afghanistan) is The Wasted Vigil by Nadeem Aslam. The most beautiful writing and story-telling but utterly devastating.

[@allisonpaiges]

immediate add to the online tbr ✨

[@subtlefire7256]

This was overall very lovely and cozy, but tbh my favourite part of the video was the (very unexpected) Professor Layon music. 😄

[@kaylasmith6596]

I have just found your account and love your videos! Have you read Legends and Lattes yet? Definitely gives the cozy feels

[@ameliareads589]

I had a similar experience with The Book of Form and Emptiness! It was too much all over the place and also in parts just too much of a slog.

[@allisonpaiges]

that line about sensitivity being important SLAPPED and so many lines slapped i just wish she were a lil shorter but that’s just me

[@luisal9466]

i'm having problems finding a book that clicks with me too 😕 just thought i'd share that your not alone ♥️ best of luck to us!

[@poppyev8188]

Been looking forward to this ❤❤

[@kalasimsy2966]

NOT THE SIMS MUSIC 💀💖 love

[@crisblakeney]

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir is amazing!

[@crisblakeney]

I just realized this went to the wrong video 🙈 auto play messing me up 😅

[@_darkbrian]

binging!

[@AdriFVA]

Will you be bringing the snail t-shirt back? The tea colored one was imaculate, but I found you last month and I feel like I'm missing out 😂

[@allisonpaiges]

brainstorming options for 2023!

[@AdriFVA]

@@allisonpaiges I saw you liked a comment in another video suggesting your phrase "I wanna be like other girls, other girls are my friends." should go on a shirt. That'd be cute. And the 'there's no rush' one was just perfect, I think you should bring it back for your new audience ❤

[@VoidedLux]

uh oh i think you need a spider spot book in december 👀👀 lovely vid as ever!!

[@daphnesandi2457]

Okay so this it isn’t fantasy but it’s is cozy mystery. The shady hollow mystery series is mg “turn brain and phone off” cozy go to books! Super easy to fly through and it transports you to a town with fall leaves and woodland pals.

[@daphnesandi2457]

Wait I just realized I’ve said this before on a previous video. My bad. Lol carry on!

[@xxlobke]

Happy new video! 🎉❤

[@Goblin-Mode-Life]

:) Stumbled upon your channel and this is the first video I watched. Feeding the baby this morning, I picked this our to view and it really just helped set the tone for my day :D Not even halfway through, I hit subscribe :3 May I ask if your Discord is very active? Is it just book chatter or are there other categories and what not?

[@allisonpaiges]

oh we talk about everything! we have a channel for pets a channel for general discussion a channel for food - there’s something for everyone! 💕

[@itmedana]

ally! have you read last night at the telegraph club? i know ya isn't always your jam but i read it recently and it blew me away i think you would like it! it's what i thought of when you said "i want a book that makes me forget about my phone" lol

[@allisonpaiges]

ooooh thank you for the rec! “as long as the lemon trees grow” is YA so i can definitely jive with YA 🥰

[@charanasaurr]

I second last night at the telegraph club, it was great and I think you will love it :)

[@matildahoulihan4167]

OOh I had the same experience with the Book of Form and Emptiness - every time I put it down I just had no interest in picking it back up, even though some of the individual lines and sections were really beautiful... I also HATED the ending because I remember thinking like "He just.. decided to get better?"

[@whylal]

I've been hard pressed to get myself to read anything lately but hopefully I'll be able to pick up some more reading this December once I'm done with my work for the term. I have Early Riser by Jasper Fforde and R.S. Thomas' Collected Poems out from the library that I want to try before I go to my parents' place, and my copy of A Cat's Day by Genie Liang arrived about a month ago after backing it on kickstarter. Do you dabble much in the "literary classics"? My uncle recommended me a whole bunch of them that I'm hesitant to try to read because I know that they're going to be written like they're the age that they are (early 1800s etc) and it's going to take commitment to settle into that writing style.

[@allisonpaiges]

i definitely struggle with classics but i hope you have the best time!

[@meekelareads]

omg yes coffee, we love a relevant sponsor!

[@meekelareads]

the sprite and the gardener?! i need this it looks gorgeous

[@meekelareads]

i am so glad you agree about the essays at the end of iwtdbiwtet, i got to that point in the book and was wondering why i was still reading it was really jarring

[@meekelareads]

i love the rainy day cat cuddles 😍

[@meekelareads]

nooooo so disappointing about can't spell treason without tea - hopes and dreams shattered

[@meekelareads]

*sports mode*

[@ells3618]

What do you listen to when you read? I can never find the right music.

[@Phareas]

Love your reading vlogs! Newly followed and have been going back and watching all your videos. I think you would love She and her Cat by Makoto Shinkai, a super cozy book about four women and their cats, it explores loneliness and mental health.

[@allymarie5280]

This is so random but I love a lot of the same things you do in books (and I’m 8 years older than you) but have you seen the movie, Now and Then? I feel as though you may enjoy it. Coming of age, girl friendships, major life issues and traumas and how that can carry to adulthood (granted it was a 90s made film so there’s some general issues with it) but it’s still one of my favorite movies ever.

[@hey.felicia]

My husband and I just found out we are moving to Belgium in March 2023! Im super nervous but also really excited. We will be near Mons/Brussels. Have you read any books set in Belgium that you recommend? Also I loved Legends and Lattes too, sad about Can’t Spell Treason without Tea but I do like action fantasy so I might still pick it up!

[@allisonpaiges]

i haven’t found any belgium setting books yet but “i who have never known men” was written by a belgian author and is one of my favorites! congrats on the move 💛

[@sarafederbush3522]

Hi! I'm new to your channel and reading as a hobby! I noticed you read with headphones on, what are you listening to?

[@allisonpaiges]

instrumental music or brown noise!

[@awpageofabook]

I also suck at 24 hour readathons!

[@lxxy05]

i felt the same way about the book of form and emptiness! i listened to the audiobook and even then i struggled to keep up with the story. i would re-listen certain parts over and over again and the story still was not clicking and it got to a point where i was like " i dont know whats going on and i simply dont wanna know." ( reference to the tiktok audio ) i agree that the writing was beautiful and there was so much potential but the author has a habit of going off on tangents which seriously threw me out of the story. considering the length of the book, the authors inconsistency and lengthy tangents just made it .. :| also i literally wanted to scream at my laptop when you picked up the night circus , mentioned you wanted a book thats transportive and PROCEEDED TO PUT IT DOWN 😔😔😔😔

[@allisonpaiges]

my choices were not the best in this video haha i’m so sorry

[@michaela4529]

I think at some point in the background was music from the Sims 2 or 3. It just catapulted me back into my teen years 😅🙈

[@MazzyDairies]

i am officially hyper fixated on ur vlogs

[@twoghostsinacornfeild]

❤

[@_feral_streep_]

SPORTS MOOODDDEEEEEE

[@FranFellow731]

I giggle every time you use catbug audio

[@purpleclouds2604]

Is it just me or did anyone hear the animal crossing theme in the starting of the video anyways I loved this video soo much im definitely gonna try this!

[@mikemcdonald7281]

what are some good books that have neurodivergent characters?

[@allisonpaiges]

i’m still on the hunt for a satisfying cohesive list! i can tell ya that i loved “convenience store woman” 🥰

[@mikemcdonald7281]

@@allisonpaiges i'll check that out, i've read The Maid that was really good. I've also heard Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is good too!

[@rachelberan8741]

@@mikemcdonald7281 Yes I recently read Eleanor Oliphant and wowow it was such a great book!!! Eleanor isn't explicitly labeled as neurodivergent but seemed to be written/coded that way. Definitely some complicated parent relationships and emotional abuse mentions, so take care if those might affect you, but I highly recommend it: I was immediately invested in the characters and the story itself.

[@kjohnsto1]

​@@rachelberan8741 I loved Elinor Oliphant too and The Maid is quite similar, but the mystery element has a larger role in the story (I enjoyed that, but it depends how much you like murder mysteries).

[@gabrielle_vx]

Loved this! I wonder if you'd be interested in The 500 Years of Indigenous Resistance Comic Book: (Revised and Expanded) by Gord Hill. It might feel a bit more accessible for some folks.

[@1_piece_of_dirt]

i’m soo saddd i just got you can’t spell treason without tea cuz i also thought it was gonna b cozy and not actiony

[@allisonpaiges]

maybe if i read it cozier and came from a less intense place myself it would feel less intense overall!

[@simonatodorova689]

Hello, concerning your migraines, I wonder if you've heard or thought about an ear piercing? They've popped up a few times on my fyp and many people say that it helps.

[@allisonpaiges]

i have! apparently it’s like a 50/50 chance of making them worse? plus mine are linked to my immune system and hormones etc but thank you for the recommendation!

[@gracekolacny]

The audiobook saved The Book of Form and Emptiness for me. Still, she was long 😅

[@Hannah-py3xu]

SHOOOGAR PEEEEEAS!!!

[@allisonpaiges]

DRRRRROP EM!