ORGANIZE MY BOOKSHELF WITH ME: home library tour!

[@kenzievances]

i’ve been watching your videos for well over a year now and i can’t tell you how much you’ve wovened gentleness and self compassion into my life. so many skies, trees and birds that would’ve been unnoticed if I didn’t appreciate mundanity in the way you’ve taught me. i love this cozy corner of the internet

[@allisonpaiges]

kenzie this comment has me tearing up :,) thank you for sending it my way 🌞🌳💛

[@adriennestapleton]

I am a librarian, and everything I've learned says I should organize by author or topic, but I am also autistic and color and size organization makes me happy. Color is definitely a taxonomy that works, and it is interesting to see what books end up as neighbors. I think it is also a way to prevent some of problematic classification systems we see in libraries that marginalize some books, at least for our own personal collections.

[@allisonpaiges]

i agree it’s SO fun to see who becomes neighbors :,)

[@crystaldollhouse]

I would love to do all my shelves rainbow, but I don’t have enough colourful books! I have got a rainbow kids book shelf though, it’s really cute. The rest of my books are simply sorted by vibes that might not even make sense to anyone else, but it’s till fun to see which books end up as neighbours 💗

[@localsgoaway5047]

This has reminded me just how much a reorganization is needed for me and I struggle so hard to figure out how to organize them. I definitely don't have as many, I'd say a little over two shelves of books, but I also need to reorganize my kpop albums which just adds on to my stress. And believe it or not I do enjoy organizing, but I have a very small room, and my book and album shelves are very scattered. So, for me to be able to organize them, not only would I need to move the things in my floor, I'd need to repeatedly crawl over my bed because I have shelves on either side and barely have room to walk around it. It will take me multiple days but I'll get it done. I'm just gonna stress while I do it 😅

[@Wheezywatches]

The rainbow bookshelf debacle made me immediately think about the experience being neurodiverse… you do your bookshelf how you wanted and it’s different than everyone else but worked for you … and everyone else says NO WRONG why ick…. And you try to accommodate but it affects your experience and hurts you …. And you’re right, it’s your shelf, your room, your enjoyment. Love love how you set it up, so cozy!

[@kyra8138]

This is exactly how I felt when I de-rainbowized my one bookshelf at the end of my bed. I'm still looking at the mess until this day and I kinda want to put in rainbow order again. It's not for the aesthetics, it's for the brain and it makes me happy!

[@sarahhansen8004]

I de-rainbowfied last year, it took me so long and I HATED it 😂 I started over immediately. It makes me so happy the way it is. I tend to remember the color of my books spines, it’s not too hard.

[@KatheD]

The "floating" book stack is so awesome! I completely agree about other people's bookshelves - what works for other people doesn't have to work for me. Books are lovely to look at no matter how they're arranged. We just need to access our own books according to our own brain system.

[@Nalastasia]

So relieved that you ultimately decided to put the rainbow shelves back, it's such an iconic staple to your videos and bring back some of that child like wonder we so desperately seek. Your shelves are by far one of my favorites! Thanks again for bringing some light into our days with your video

[@itsbageltime5942]

girl room deserves a rainbow shelf!!!

[@shellkay]

Anyone with loads of books knows your struggle here. It takes much arranging & rearranging until it all just feels right. I was sweating watching you! Perfect way to kickstart the new year for your library!

[@cristinagray8]

I loved that you tried something new that even though it didn’t work out, all that frustration allowed you to get to know yourself at little better. I love how it looks! I am a big fan of aesthetics and your bookshelves are aesthetically pleasing! Very cozy indeed 😅😊🩵🌻

[@ArinHoney]

I’m a fellow color organizer! I’m a visual guy, so when I think of a book I picture it-the color comes to mind before the author or genre, so it’s way easier for me to find stuff 🤷‍♀️ Plus the visual coordination makes my brain feel calm ☺️

[@kyliemcgloshen6076]

The sounds you use in your videos from old video games is so nostalgic and just adds to the magic of the video. It ups the cozy factor on all of your videos and I love it. ❤

[@puffmaggie]

i've been reading "Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop" and thinking about how much of an Ally vibes book it is and made me crave watching the gentle fun videos you make!! so happy it's an upload day!!

[@FarlyCreates]

This on my TBR for this year!! Can’t wait to pick it up!!

[@tarynmcelfresh494]

I like the rainbow too ally. I took a breath of fresh air when you put it back to rainbow, lol. I also just dont like change, and the rainbow shelves are just an ally thing!

[@Wander_and_flow]

This is the only channel that releases a new video, and I immediately stop what I am doing to sit down and watch. No multitasking at all! ❤

[@c0ldpizz4]

MAKING MY ENTIRE WEEEEEK LETS GO ALLY LETS GO

[@nanimaonovi2528]

My autistic superpower is keeping the library where I work organized and knowing what book someone needs. I try to channel nerdy, but not spooky creepy. I can walk around once and know if anything is new or out of place. I feel your pleasure but also distress reorganizing. The struggle is real.

[@clearlyseverely3155]

I think the rainbow shelves look very nice! That's how I organize my shelves as well!

[@whimsichloe]

i will always be a rainbow bookshelf lover, this was so fun to watch! your shelves look beautiful and i aspire to have a collection like yours once i have the space❤️‍🩹

[@kimberleecatena]

Love those tiny shelves! Love that they could go anywhere! I'm gonna get some. ❤ That stack is magical.

[@wanderkind_pixie]

the struggle is real :)) I recently reorganized my bookshelves, but at the end I went with the color and size within the genre. I mean you have to feel cozy and at home and in tune with how your own brain perceives "order and beauty". I too think all books and settings are beautiful!

[@itsthemadster]

I love chatty organization/cleaning videos.Your bookshelves look great!

[@EmiliaLou]

Literally so excited for you to post weekly again. This is my FAVOURITE cozy corner of The Internet.

[@maude_bl]

I love rewatching these videos ✨

[@misskarin]

This video was so validating for me. I have been feeling like I need to rearrange my rainbow/size organized book shelf in my living room because people keep commenting about how hard it must be for me to find specific books, but the thought has always made me feel uncomfortable. Your finished shelves are so soothing to look at, and I'm happy to leave my shelf as it is.

[@caseylovett]

i’m so happy you went back to the rainbow shelves bc its your bookshelf!!! it should be set up in a way that works for you!!

[@FarlyCreates]

I got two more sweatshirts from your latest release. I have NEVER had more people start up conversations with me than I have with the Spoon sweatshirt. It’s absolutely wonderful and sparks people to dive in and do more of their own research when I talk about spoon theory. Thank you thank you! It’s not only a great for my learners to know they don’t need to “educate me” and can be real and raw if need be, but it’s helping to intrigue more neurotypicals to ask important questions. Loved this video although I haven’t finished it yet. Waiting to fully digest with a good cup of tea tonight, but I needed to pop in and say that what you’re putting out into the universe and YT space is WONDERFUL! Thank you!!

[@allisonpaiges]

🥹 this made my day

[@ballroomred]

@@allisonpaiges will you be rereleasing the spoons? Ironically I didn’t have the spoons to follow through with the ordering so didn’t get any even though I meant to 🤣

[@emerydavidson7915]

I watched this while recovering from top surgery in the hospital and it brought me so much comfort 💕💕💕

[@michellegleave2550]

Yes! Books according to size! We’re on the same page!

[@wendyvilla2904]

💚🖤 If i may make a suggestion, you could get 2 cinder blocks and put them on top of your book cases one on each side then put a wood plank across on top of them that would give you a extra shelf. I believe your ceiling is tall enough. I've done that where i don't have enough room for another bookcase 😅

[@linalikesreading]

I’m so glad you decided to bring back the rainbow! I love it😍

[@AAIVE]

aaaaaa i love lucy & yak ☺️ cute overalls/dungarees! edit: also!! u don’t have to defend the shelves that make u feel cosy!! (too often i comment before i’ve seen the whole vid 🥲)

[@vikkisgrotto]

I'm so inspired to go tackle my own bookshelf organization now - thank you for the body doubling content 📚🩵

[@sofiemarsh5325]

I was so happy that you stuck with the rainbow. I sometimes forget book/author names so would be stuck if I had them A-Z, but I can usually remember the colour of the book I am looking for. I think it is good to have mixed organisation though so some rainbowed, some by genre and love the idea of a shelf of favourites. My books are in a mess and I am hoping to get some new shelves this year.

[@francescakyanda9182]

You saying you love sorting and categorizing things is such an autistic mood 😂 I reorganized my shelves last weekend and I am a genre girlie

[@jup1828]

ok...ALL of the throw back music is speaking to my soul. Kudos.

[@BrendaMichelleReads]

Sunday is MADE ❤

[@lilrvse5374]

you are seriously the most inspiring book youtuber right now, you are so bubbly and thoughtful, i love your channel and your character, please keep doing what you are doing ally!

[@ethan-lyn]

This was lovely. I adore the rainbow approach; it works for my brain, too! Your non-fiction section looks AMAZING.

[@LoreReads7]

I am a rainbow bookshelf lover, it looks fantastic and very cozy 💕

[@hardbackhoarder]

the vacuum having a rave light is a MOOD

[@mymodernrenaissance]

I just found your channel and I am cackling at the music it brings back memories

[@LydLoves]

Congrats on 50k Ally!!! You deserve all and more!!

[@oliviaaadavis]

I saw Evicted by Matthew Desmond on your TBR shelf! i had to read Evicted for a class last semester and really liked it! very informative and important but also story-like and captivating

[@radarvictory1]

So good to see normal bookcases for a change! A random suggestion, would you consider the floating shelves for your TBR stack? I noticed the Mary Oliver book, so good to see that! Do you have favorite poems or poets?

[@hovercatdobbs]

I kept glancing over at my bookshelves while I watched this video trying to think about how I could rearrange them differently to make them more aesthetically pleasing and functional. The double stacking is out of control. I'm a comfort rereader and really need to be able to see what I have on both my read and TBR shelves. I think you've just given me a project for this week! Thanks!

[@janab.1571]

YAY an ally vid to keep me company on a rest in bed day 🥰

[@nic2312]

Omg I just spotted the Guest List on your TBR! When I tell u I ate up those 360 pages in one sunny day in June I am not kidding. It was even better then the Hunting party which I had already read. Lucey Foley Stan over here ❤❤❤

[@DummyPages]

I personally am only satisfied if my books are in color order. I got the same Ikea shelves as you because I loved them in your videos and one is for cool toned books while the other is for warm toned books. With one shelf that is for rainbow order graphic novels. It is the most pleasing and calming way for me to organize things. Plus it’s fun to add to my rainbow!

[@filipacarvalho173]

rainbow bookshelves for the win!

[@Fiona_Co]

Your rainbow shelves are gorgeous!!! Also I’m reading the acotar series right now and enjoying it way more than I thought I would. So far book 2 is my fave, and it’s honestly less smutty than I thought it would be??

[@regulardragon]

I have to say, it's so nice to see the big storm coming lady show up for a silly reason. Of course, shelf organization is no joke, but here's hoping we only see her for reasons we can laugh about this year. ❤

[@leticiakayamori]

rainbow shelves are so beautiful visually 🌈✨️

[@alysounbookish]

I also reorganized my bookshelf this week!

[@jjamieallover]

i recently reorganized my shelves too and there's something so nice about a shelf refresh! i just sit and look at how nice and organized it is :)

[@gabby_olivari]

A Court of Thorns and Roses series is 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻 Would be cool to have another "tower" situation with poetry or series?

[@juliethere2]

It looks so lovely! I'm a huge rainbow-shelf lover, but also totally agree that people should do what works for them, and always find it pretty bamboozling when people take issue with other peoples styles, sorry it sounds like your (very lovely) shelves have gotten some pushback! All your nick-nacks and decorative things add so much coziness, I love it!

[@paperspirit]

This is so satisfying to watch. I just moved in November and my shelves have no rhyme or reason to them. Thanks for the inspiration, Ally!

[@coolkarpfen]

I currently don't have the space for proper bookshelves, so it's nice to get the satisfaction of organizing books through your video! And I love your rainbow shelves. I don't think it would work for me, but it looks so satisfying. (And I mean, who came up with the stupid idea that (private) bookshelves have to be efficient?? Even if I have to spend some time looking for a certain book, that's just more time I spend looking at my books, which will always make me happy.)

[@stellatsilia]

I've just bought a new bookshelf and I'm in the middle of organizing it, this video is exactly what I needed. Thank you alli, I love your wholesome content!

[@skullray3319]

Watching you from Palestine🪻 i’ve been a subscriber and a big fan of you and your lovely reading vlogs and videos for some years now and you have always been a comfort place for me🖤 love you 🖤

[@farbeneath6581]

I’m not a rainbow shelves person but I really like yours! It looks so cute and organized but still fun and creative

[@stayhydrated3271]

this was so satisfying to watch

[@JemimaRose]

ngl was v sad about the idea of losing your rainbow shelves so I'm very happy with this end result :') so true!! love what you love!! & let other people do the same in their own, unique way. the rainbows fit your personality so it honestly makes more sense for you to have it that way. 🤍

[@litwithkat]

awww jellycat croissant twins! i have the smol one that i clip to my bag 🥲 the shelves look so good!! i fully agree & support the rainbow shelves! looked much better that way than alphabetical!

[@kalasimsy2966]

love your birds sweatshirt!

[@eggmunk1]

OMG I forgot I got the idea to read Hijab Butch Blues from one of your videos. THANK YOU! Made me cry, absolutely loved it

[@acupoftia11]

ally, congrats on 50k!!!! 💌✨🩵

[@Lyonette0]

I love your music taste. And I enjoyed the vlog so much ❤

[@vclae93]

this was such a pleasing video. I rearranged my book and record shelf and I had relatable issues but it worked out 😂 thank you for sharing! I saw that you have some Terry Pratchett books in your tbr shelf, can I suggest that you start with Guards! Guards! ? You can read it as a stand-alone book but it's also a perfect introduction if you want to read more Discworld/Night watch series. I think you will enjoy it!

[@edamamebeanqueen]

you have SUCH good taste in books. immediate follow ☺️

[@courtneymurray7908]

I love a good rainbow shelf!

[@jackinthestacks]

I read Interesting Facts About Space in one sitting the day it came in the mail. I CRIED I felt so seen! I hope you like it ❤

[@macieleann1990]

your diy floating bookshelf is such a gooood idea i love it 💚 omg had to edit and talk about your cat bug figure i love himmm

[@AnnaShuk]

The end result warms my heart. I'm so happy you chose to stick to what pleases you personally. Because what's more important? Love your shelves in all of their shapes and forms!📚📖📚📖💛 I just don't understand how anyone can hate someone's shelf?! If it works for a person, that's amazing. Rainbow shelves look absolutely amazing. For me, a lover of colours, who receives huge amount of pleasure from looking at colourful rainbow stuff, they sound perfect. And! It's also a great exercise for a brain, because I remember which colour is which spine or page edges and it helps me to train my memory.🌈 Wish you an incredible day and happy reading 🙏

[@rebeccawalter4901]

This was so satisfying to watch! Also YES to letting people enjoying things and comments about millennial core being one of the oddest things ever ‼️🗣️

[@Joe-1369]

I just bought some new books and js finished “tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin. So I’m in dire need of some organization. Thankfully Allie read my mind and I have some new motivation❤❤

[@iridescenrose]

CONGRATS ON 50k! 🥳

[@mildrumpus]

I must confess, I am a rainbow-shelf hater, but I’m not mad at this. Looks good, makes sense. Congrats on cutting down on the chaos! 😎📚👍

[@sablex0724]

Awesome video as always, I love watching them while crocheting or drawing and it always brings me joy and coziness. I read a small book recently called "The tale of Despereaux", I used to watch the movie as a kid I remember loving it, when I discovered it was originally a book I jumped on it and finished it in a day. It became my favorite cozy book of all time and I strongly recommend it to anyone who's reading this comment and likes this kind of genre. Yet I didn't find anybody who knew this story and I'll be thrilled to talk about it with someone or at least share my love for this book ^^

[@hylylgmn]

the haters will have to pry color organized books from my cold, dead hands. also congrats on hitting 50k!!!! 🎉 so beyond well deserved!!!

[@queen0fasgard]

this was such a satisfying watch! i’m so glad you got your shelves to what you wanted!! personally i’m a fan of rainbow shelves

[@ACupofNicole]

AHHH I WAS ABOUT ORGANIZE MY SHELVES TOO NOW I CAN WATCH AND ORGANIZE WITH YOU YAY

[@Yoeri22]

I'm sensory overload right now and this video is perfect for my little serotonin deprived brain

[@potlickernathan.potlicker7112]

Hi - I tried to zoom in on the bottom shelf, to blurry for my eyes to quote see 🤓 of the 3 older smut books similar to ACOTOR😎✨

[@crazygirldancing]

I’m obsessed with your sleeve! You should do a tattoo tour :)

[@sheenawinter313]

I think ur shelves look great!

[@Taylorfayereads]

Hey girly, you are my favorite booktuber. & my inspiration for creating a booktube channel. ❤

[@Taylorfayereads]

Also the bookshelves slaps.

[@michellemp1626]

Loved this! Your shelves look fantastic!!! I'm team rainbow organization!! In my bedroom I have 3 wine crate boxes as bookshelves and those books are in rainbow order and I love looking at it, it's a great focal point in my bedroom. P.S. Loved your bird crew necklace sweatshirt in the last clips, adorable!

[@mariahanophy3951]

when I moved to my own place and got one of these same Ikea bookshelves, I organized the books by author… until I realized I didn’t know any author names 😅 But I DO know the colors of the covers!!! Rainbow forever!

[@GhostsOfThings]

I am not a rainbow order person for my own books - just doesn't work for the books i have or how i think - but i love seeing it on other people's shelves! However I am 100% a size person. My shelf is organised by size and by ... vibe? Basically what feels good and makes sense basically only to me haha~

[@_C____]

I love your videos so much, they make my sundays :3 also, I think your comparison between old and newer smut would be super interesting!

[@natalieshawver7089]

Would LOVE a video just about your favorite shelf ☺️

[@allisonpaiges]

it exists! i made a favorite books video a few months ago :-)

[@blue_rae]

I love all the videogame music in the transitions! Hello, I'm a new subbie :-)

[@nicky_bee]

I organize by size, series, genre, free association and sometimes by color 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@queenkim8631]

This was so relaxing to watch....I really need to organize my bookshelf😩

[@morganjustine3637]

So excited for this video!! Take care of yourself 🫶

[@katewillread1509]

I separate by genre and then go even further by separating hardbacks and paperbacks bc I too have that ragged edge issue where I think it looks ugly 🤷🏻‍♀️ but you are right! It’s ultimately your shelf and you are the one looking for shit so chances are you already know whereabout it is. Final product looks great! 😊

[@timmellis5038]

It looks great! I see Sadness there 29:20 I can't read A Little Life. I worry it's too depressing.

[@twoghostsinacornfeild]

ahh this is such a perfect way to start the week! tysm for another amazing video