Turning Myself Into a "Walking Library"!

Haaaalllooo and welcome to The Walking Library part TWO! Where we actually figure out how to make this book-case-back-pack, and bring it out into the world (gulp). Lo & behold, I sTILL struggle to say the word "library", okay that is all.
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[@rachelmaksy]

Helloooo all!!! I will have captions up midday-ish tomorrow! Bit of a late night tonight and I have some father's day things to do in the morning but they're a-comin'!! K THAS IT I LOVE YOU

[@molly8992]

I’m really excited for this!

[@alexandraaaron9705]

ROCK ON!! 🤯 Uploaded 13minutes ago & Already 89 Comments!! And Videoooo Begins... I'm Sooo EXCITED❤️

[@juniperfriday8441]

Yay! Thank you!! I’ll watch it then.

[@notthatcarolina7558]

You're so lovely Rachel 😭

[@Jaymustdieee]

LOVE YOU RACHEL

“Are you a… living art installation?” “I’M A KZbinR 🥰” I’m crying

[@easilystartled2203]

Even when she's gifted a graceful way to give herself credit she's like "nah I-I...KZbin :/ " 😂😂😂😂😂

[@JIKitty]

She totally was a living art installation. She should've said "yes!" :)

[@bayoujac]

I loved that lady's validating question! 🥰🥰🥰 You are a living art piece! You may want to do more like this, Rachel!

[@DorisS75]

Rachel, you should have said yes and explained about your inspiration.

[@Nutmeag13]

" technically... yes"

[@abigailwilliams4526]

The dad who promptly started reading to his son made me want to cry. As a librarian, I am very passionate about reading to children. What a wonderful moment that you helped make happen!

[@dkendallTN]

Me, too. So sweet that they immediately started to read. What a gift!

[@WithLoveKristina]

oh yeah I started to cry too

[@poephila]

That was absolutely adorable!!

[@wingedtrish]

That was the best!!

[@DoorbellQueen]

All verklempt

[@EdenYell]

To the person that asked if you were a living art instillation, we appreciate you.

[@d.leighannbatemon3192]

I think Rachel totally could've answered yes!! This was art!

[@MorganDonner]

OH MAN. I feel those "I'm going to throw up" nerves before filming in public SO HARD.

[@kaylalee7861]

Really though 😂

[@lordvoldemort5586]

You both look amazing though

[@meganpotter8045]

I felt so ill doing my first stall at Armageddon (like Comicon in NZ). My artwork animation up for critique. Went well though. Gotta push through!

[@Lady_of_Ishpeming]

When I saw the little mushroom 🍄she added I thought of you!

[@foreverjynxed]

“Are you a living art installation?” “I’m a KZbinr.” The JOY!! Introvert’s nightmare worth it for the pure serotonin it brought.

[@ShisaAi]

My friends and I get responses like that when we are out wearing kimono, and people are like “ is there a performance? Is there a show?!” And we are like no, we just do this for fun

[@DestinyHetzler]

Same when I wear my medieval dresses. Either that or asking where the faire is. Oh well… 🤷‍♀️

[@gooseofspooks2500]

I think it counts as an art installation even though she did it for a youtube video. I mean you gotta document your work somehow!

[@mthra164]

@@DestinyHetzler bc they wanted to go too and got exited!

[@glittery_cucumber]

@@gooseofspooks2500 I agree it was definitely a walking art installation

[@k_a_y_l_e_e]

omg that dad actually sat down with his son and read him the book like i can't *cries and sobs hysterically*

[@rachelweisbrot5140]

Not gonna lie, seeing someone in a book dress with a magical looking bookshelf on her back giving away free vintage-y books would have made my entire week as a kid! As an adult... yeah nah that still would have made my entire week. :)

[@petrastedman669]

Agreed. My month would be *made*

[@daianarutolo3068]

Same here

[@shayguyhaim7557]

I'm still a kid and I totally agree :)

[@Just1Nora]

I'd have LOVED that as a kid or now! Introverts and books, a match made in libraries and bookstores.

[@gothempress]

Why was this the most wholesome thing??? I got misty eyed when the dad immediately sat down and started reading to the small child. So freaking ADORABLE!

[@koira163]

I knooow ;;

[@zacpratt2470]

Dad of the year

[@petradegroot3578]

So sweet🥺❤️

[@evilpompom]

Me tooo!

[@ashlyncancellieri6634]

PERFECT CONTENT FOR FATHER'S DAY TOMORROW

[@jinx8870]

that little kid is going to forever remember the day a lovely lady in a pretty dress with a bookcase on her back gave them a book and their dad reading to them :)

[@ravenmaclennan3512]

The scene with the dad & his little kid. Was so, so, so sweet. What a great memory. That little kid will have BECAUSE of you.

[@drakynoch]

It was sooo sweet!! Reminded me of my grandmother and how she LOVED bringing a book with us to the park. Or stoop. Rachel would have been a HUGE hit in my Mother's hometown. They replaced most of the "newspaper and magazine" vendors with "take a book" ones.

[@ravenmaclennan3512]

@@drakynoch - This video made my night.

[@cb-wi1cq]

THIS COMMENT MADE ME SCREAM IN GOOD EMOTIONAL ANGUISH!!! FUCK THAT SO CUTE

[@Hessed3712]

Yes. It was genuinely heartwarming.

[@KestralWolfe]

My favorite was the guy who picked a book, and immediately sat down to read it to his little boy. So cute!!

[@KanonBlack13]

That single moment brought tears to my eyes ❤😊

[@lucyj8204]

Last week: "I hate wearing shorts." This week: "ADVENTURE SHORTS!!"

[@ansanasutheskumar1589]

Peak character development 😂

[@OddityIllustrations]

Okay, but can you imagine Rachel doing this like at a children’s hospital or on those book fair days? How frigging cute would that be? Obviously once the plague times are far behind us.

[@jacquig1939]

I'm so glad I'm not the only person to call this the plague times.

[@thatswhatisaidCA]

GREAT idea!

[@aileenbell6750]

Yes! The Tucson Festival of Books needs Rachel to visit next March. 😜😘🥰

[@bahanashii]

YES ! that would be awesome !

[@Sentariana]

That would be amazing!!!

[@BallerineMimi]

Here we see Rachel Maksy defying anxiety like no person has ever attempted before! A true marvel to behold!

[@verthandijal]

honestly though lol.. reminds me of that quote saying courage is not the absence of fear, but going ahead anyway despite the fact you *are* afraid!! we love rachel the courageous!!

[@barbarasmith2693]

Why did I read that in Ze Frank's voice?

[@ellarutledge1865]

Omg if I saw someone with a bookshelf strapped to their back in my town, giving away classics, I would SO take a book. How could people say no to that??

[@kaileymo]

It was probably the fact that they would have to be filmed that made them keep their distance tbh

[@NovaMarx]

I would be tempted to take more than one! I love books, especially older books :D

[@dianabarnes8538]

I really wanted Heidi.

[@reetslee7431]

I would have really wanted to take one...but also, the only way I would go near strangers offering things in public with a camera is if I was with an extroverted friend who I could hide behind.

[@nekkidnora]

For the kids who got to see a strange lady with a whimsical dress made of book pages, offering free books from a little library on her back, with little plants and castles on the edges? Holy crap, you must have made those kids' week. That's some "fantasy story" stuff in real life, and you can bet they'll remember it for a while!

[@MarieGarrett.]

Or forever! Maybe they will become writers and base a character on her. A lot of the people in my childhood influenced my writing.

[@frostfang1]

Gawd if i saw a lady like that at my library or outside a library when i was a kid, she would have been a mythical book fairy i would have never forgotten. If i did manage to go up to her and not be terrified, i would have treasured that book forever. It probably would have been something like The Farthest Away Mountain too. Do...do i need to be this lady? would the library allow it?!

[@BelaCurcio]

You're right I would never forget if this happened to me as a kid

[@CastielWillow]

I can see this being a thing in a school or a children's hospital. Gorgeous, fun, approachable woman with a bookcase of books on her back walks into a room full of kids, instantly making their day.

[@evilpompom]

Awww that would be great! Especially in a children's hospital 😊

[@lizzanca8834]

Oh with old disney/ winnie the pooh books! (Golden books) that would be perfect!

[@lamedumbjoker]

with a book skirt no less!😍😍

[@maddiemoate]

I can't even begin to describe how much I love this.

[@lucyj8204]

It gave me great joy to see you here, Maddie - you're a great favourite in our house so to see your world overlap with the costume geek world is honestly a SQUEE moment.

[@sushibaby5896]

@@lucyj8204 бхх00

[@hannaha1919]

I feel like if you did this at a renaissance fair, people would absolutely love it!

[@SirFrederick]

yep, those Renn. Faire people are a good kind of crazy

[@HaylieSings]

Ohh yes absolutely!! But also I freaking love this whole thing.

[@maybeadreamer6246]

YESSSSS

[@jessherselfable]

Omg yesssssss.

[@CaitlynBianchi-ig]

This is an amazing look!

[@WithLoveKristina]

This was the CUTEST THING EVER. The dad that started reading to his kid, I almost cried that was so sweet. Also I bet you everyone who said no thought there'd be a catch. I find myself automatically saying "no thanks" to people who approach me for stuff before I realize what they're actually offering lol.

[@mirandabeaudry7936]

I do the same kind of stuff because basically my beef with general marketing culture. Seems so common for everyone around to be asking something of you so when someone is bold enough to strictly give, it’s borderline bizarre. Just means we need to be more like Rachel EN MASSE!

[@There4leonskennedy]

On behalf of introverts, ambiverts, and socially awkward peeps across the board, we're super freaking proud of you!!

[@Taracostello6]

I’ve never related to anything harder than Rachel trying to get herself out of the car to face the public.

[@Aquatwin22]

THE PARENTS WHO WERE LIKE 'YEAH I'LL TAKE A BOOK' AND THEIR KIDS SEEMED HYPE? CUTE AS HELL!!

[@EtherealFinn]

It's like a little backpack, the size turned out perfect! Literally the cutest! Random people on the street are more likely to be wary of anyone approaching them, but you'd be a huge hit if you wore this to a convention in the future! Somewhere where people are there to have fun and meet people :) From a fellow introvert, a big congrats on pushing through the nerves to make some people happy!!!

[@morley364]

Definitely! I think if you find people in the right 'having-fun' mood- going out on Halloween night with some Halloween books could also go well!

[@azrani2023]

Agreeing to all of this comment

[@casgirlsam]

that dad immediately going to read his chosen book to his kid made me cry omg you did a great thing here, rachel. thanks for sharing with your neighbors.

[@RachelAnnPotter]

So wholesome ❤

[@bobbiehowder2352]

Me too!

[@forg_m6424]

Omg right? That was super cute and sweet

[@nataliepetchenik1840]

I think if you were interested in “dusting off” this amazing costume idea again, maybe look into local library/bookstore events? As a fellow introvert, it can be difficult to put yourself out there, but I think that little moment with the dad and his son was worth it!

[@Kiki-reads]

This would be so awesome, I’d love this as a kid. Like a library fairy 🧚‍♀️

[@miNDYwASheRE15]

I was just thinking this! Imagine this at like a book fair!

[@tiffytattoo2450]

This is just plain wholesome! The outfit - superb! The bookshelf? Whimsical! The dad reading to his child? Adorable! A beautiful project!

[@candy-vintageghoul13]

Shortly after the video begins: Rachel: [performs Bohemian Rhapsody in her dark basement] Me: This is why I'm subscribed.

[@AlexaFaie]

I was thinking that this was exactly what Freddy would have wanted when he said his quote about using his music/image in anyway whatsoever as long as it brings joy or something like that.

[@Nosferotika]

Why I cried so much when I saw people grabbing books

[@SarahRaquel]

Ahhh encontrando a youtuber que eu adoro dentro do canal de outra youtuber que eu adoro

[@liaramorganamaresana4999]

Nosferotika, Oláaaaa. É tão bom te ver aqui! (Ps.: Tbm me atingiu: o pai com o filho foi fofo demais)

[@tomokochan9128]

@@liaramorganamaresana4999 Simmm

[@kittylady8]

I scrolled a little and didn’t see an answer. The bird whistling “tee-hee” is a chickadee.

[@leaarinwarkentine]

This is what I was looking for! 'Tis indeed a chickadee. I think of it as sounding like "Here kitty!"

[@kal9728]

I was just going to comment that haha

[@GoddesSilverRose]

Also know as the cheeseburger bird.

[@silliepixie]

Thank you for answering!

[@emilytetreault2516]

It's the Massachusetts state bird, too!

[@KellyBurdoo]

“Living art installation” Rachel: oh, no, I’m a KZbinr Everyone else: YES! She is!!!

[@abbyroy8430]

That was my reaction!! She totally could have said yes to that!!😄

[@ziyanda_theartist]

Exactly 😂😂

[@sammybarry5055]

random guy: "what for?" rachel: "i dont know!" that was the cutest interaction i've ever heard i--

[@maddiemoate]

Now can you make a picnic basket backpack?

[@KieranH612]

She could use the belt she got for this video for it!

[@faithreitz9567]

Yeeesss! What an amazing idea 🥰

[@emmafoster1046]

Oh! Hi Maddie Moate!

[@napoleonerises]

Okay but imagine the JOY of meeting Rachel strolling along with a bookcase on her back. A bookcase full of beautiful copies of classics, and you get to keep one?! Ah these lucky people

[@BetzysNerdyTreasures]

I probably would have died of happiness 😅

[@Elariana_Cosplay]

Rachel, don't be so modest: YOU ARE A LIVING ART INSTALLATION!

[@paulinedinatale7694]

Rachel : *puts clay on a perfectly goodlooking shelf* Me: "Whyyyyyy?" 20 mins later , Shelf :*looks fantastic* Me: "oh, thats why duh" And that's why we love youuuuuuu

[@milyluv16]

That was exactly my thought process lol

[@norysnorys7185]

Can you imagine after one of those people who said yes read the book and put it on their shelf or storage that they come across it again they will also have an extra story attached of getting the book from a kind lady in a book dress.

[@drakynoch]

Or if they pass it on / gift it to someone with that accompanying story?!

[@airyckahlane4711]

Rachel screaming “COWS!” while driving is every person ever.. no matter how old you are..

[@Christina_Paz]

Yep! I'm 32 and do it on a regular basis! Love them cows!

[@caitlinconnelly5347]

No, not usually. Growing up we had to pass three different cow pastures everytime we went to the grocery store. However, on one of those farms there were a herd of black and white cows that were not the typical spotted. No instead, this breed is black on it's head, shoulders, and rump.and white in the middle. They were essentially cow shaped oreos. So, no. I did not yell cow. I yelled Oreos.

[@airyckahlane4711]

@@caitlinconnelly5347 the only other option

[@Alecto_Stormcloud]

@@airyckahlane4711 Excuse you ma'am not all of us scream "cows" upon seeing one. I scream 'moo-moo cows!' 😇

[@airyckahlane4711]

@@Alecto_Stormcloud still screaming “cows”… you just added a proper adjective…. This is still an approved response lol

[@sarahwatts7152]

I helped do a Human Library event, and it was extremely difficult to get people to do it. I was the one trying to bring people into the 'Library,' and I got just an astronomical number of nos. But the people who did it, loved it! (Human Library is where you 'check out' a person and have a 20-30 minute conversation with them about part of their life.)

[@mirandabeaudry7936]

Omg that sounds terrifyingly glorious!!! Like a blind date except you don’t have to date!

[@frostfang1]

Oh gawd, no wonder. im an introvert, id much rather check out a book. That should just be called an extrovert library.

[@RavenRunnels]

I dunno i kinda love this idea, just sitting and hearing about someone's past? Like yes please???

[@raychances6251]

@@frostfang1 I'm very much an introvert but I'd love to visit a human library - it sounds like I get to hear people's lives without having to find the people myself lol

[@SalindaNichols]

Now that's a library with good circulation! … I'll see myshelf out

[@hannahcollins1816]

Check out that joke....

[@hannahcollins1816]

Dewey laugh?

[@bannedmann4469]

Oof, I felt that in my spine.

[@FreyaTheGreen]

It took me like 4 rereads to see the second pun

[@maggpiprime954]

This decimated me!

[@maddieroewer7852]

does anyone else wish they had a friend like Tommy to walk around thrift stores with?

[@lewisblakley8288]

Absolutely none of my friends what to go thrifting with me so I go by myself it's so sad.

[@petrichor_dreams_]

I wish I had thrift stores 😭

[@nagyandrea2289]

@@lewisblakley8288 im sorry may you one day find someone to go thrifting with!

[@sewcialanxietea1021]

I hope you find a thrifting buddy soon!

[@chloeslye4425]

I deadass read Tommy as tommyinnit I don’t expect you to get that but I wanted to put it out there

[@YoungAndFacetious]

I actually work in a library and am a die hard bibliophile, this entire ensemble is what I invision my personality as an outfit would be. Love this so much ❤

[@ximena15367]

“I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library.” ― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

[@edcrfv098765]

Wait but didn't one of Bingley's sister say that, pretending to like reading, to get Darcy's attention?

[@urooj5620]

Doesn't mean it can't be true for others or even her private sentiment😁

[@ximena15367]

@@urooj5620 It's up to your interpretation

[@ximena15367]

@@edcrfv098765 Yes that's true it's in Chapter 9-12

[@AlexaFaie]

@@edcrfv098765 I was thinking "I don't remember that" but then realised that after having been forced to watch umpteen versions of it adapted for screen growing up because my Mum was obsessed with it, I never wanted to read the damn thing. Then Pride & Prejudice & Zombies came out (I bought it very soon after release way before there was going to be a film & haven't seen the film so can't comment on that) and since it adapted sections of text, I figured "close enough". The zombies livened it up a lot and made the social stuff less dull and unintelligible (which I later thought may be unintelligible only because my ability to understand social stuff at the best of time as an autistic person is heavily hampered).

[@katiehakes1100]

“Do you want a book?” “What do you mean?” *turns around* *is a book shelf* 😂😂

[@Hessed3712]

It’s so whimsical.

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

😂

[@antiquitywright3533]

Maybe it would clarify your intentions to have like a little "lending library" sign on your shelf...I don't know, this project is delightful.

[@LivAragao]

i live near a children's hospital and now i'm inspired to do this after the pandemic, but with children's books

[@luminariel3765]

The page skirt with the book corset and traveling bookshelf would be a great outfit for fantasy weekend at RenFaire to be totally honest, especially if you could find some fairy wings that look like giant torn pieces of paper. The Book Fairy could just be an awesome costume in general :D

[@bayoujac]

^^^ This! ^^^

[@reinabradley2454]

Snaps fingers yes this 100% this

[@tegan6554]

Yes!!!!!

[@peeberton]

That is SUCH a great idea!!

[@deedeeisabelsdottir]

I totally had 2nd had anxiety/nervousness when Rachel was getting out to walk in her lending library ensemble. Literally paused and covered my face for a few minutes trying to tell myself "YOUR NOT the one walking out in public. Calm down girl." Also telling myself " AAAaah why are we doing this!"...😂😂🤣

[@annapruitt5546]

There are a few of those little free mini “libraries” that are basically just a small cabinet full of books in random locations. There’s a sign on it saying to either return the book or replace it with a new book. I bet that if you did this regularly and in the same areas that people would start saying yes more often. Or they’d start returning books or giving you new books to add to your walking library!

[@demelaya]

I'd love to see people getting acquainted with Rachel and looking for her once a month at the same plaza. Really loved this project!

[@jordan9603]

All the mini libraries in my area are empty and aren’t kept anymore. Its so sad. I literally spent like 3 hours driving to the ones in my area and they were all just empty wooden boxes/tiny houses 😿

[@dees3179]

There used to be loads near me in old telephone boxes. But covid.☹️

[@mornen-bb]

We have them in some parks in my city. I wish I can post pictures I have here in the comment section, they look super cute surrounded by trees and flowers.

[@natasha-ut7si]

We have a library bus that comes once or twice a month and is filled with books you can just take and return

[@taylorcroft6757]

This would have been SO delightful to come across in public, a friendly lady wearing a bookcase with free books is basically a dream Though I’d also wonder what video game I’m unknowingly a part of 😂

[@0meAcat1]

You are friend to khajit...

[@xoPeridotTea]

"the closer I get to bringing this out to the public the more I want to throw up" if ever there was a more accurate statement for my interactions with people 🤣

[@Chibihugs]

Ultimate nerdy accessory- a wearable bookcase. Rachel is out there doing nifty things and adding to my future projects list. That montage had me rolling with laughter. Queen for a queen

[@micahlaledesma4408]

Let me tell ya, I would have been so enchanted to encounter someone doing this in person! It’s breaking from the ordinary in such a sweet and magical way. As a child, oh my gosh, I would never forget you for the rest of my LIFE! As an adult, I still would never forget you! Thank you for being brave, Rachel. This was amazing.

[@crystilmurch5659]

When the Daddy read to his little one right away it made me happy to the point of tears. :) Those who get it, get it. Also, it would be so incredible to watch what you could come up with if you did a long term series of videos on a larger project. Your creativity would be so amazing to see if it could be set loose over time. :)

[@lesleyyoung5730]

GIRL, you pushed through that fear and ended up conquering it! And who didn't love that Dad sitting down immediately to read to his son?

[@AstoriaLofi]

“You have to push yourself up… like a push up.” “HUH?” 💀💀💀

[@Nutmeag13]

Her back bend coming out made me think WANDA

[@oliviacolern9308]

I can't believe people said no. Offering free vintage books, don't have to ask me twice. I would have had a hard time choosing, you had some excellent pieces!

[@Sarelro6355]

Take this advice as you will, but I’ve always found it helpful to prep a “script” in advance when I have to make a public appearance and talk to strangers. This way I’m more of a character and not really myself, and it’s not as nerve wracking. I think you did great, and your dress is beautiful and the shelf looks amazing!

[@sydneyjohns1548]

Rachel peeking over her shoulder while offering her books is too cute I can't!

[@jessicaautrey6136]

"Living art installation" vs. "I'm a KZbinr" Rachel you are both. Your style, your cosplays, craft escapades and even your editing are all art. At that moment you were 100% a living art installation. Thank you for sharing your art with us

[@amyscottrobinson3254]

“I don’t know carpentry, or wood carving. But this is what I want, so I’m going to Work Something Out”. I want Rachel’s attitude to life, can I fashion that out of foam clay?

[@FL0ra_favvn]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@krismcbride7253]

Speaking as an introvert you were fantastic. At least Tommy was there to give his support and Tommyisms to help you along. I really do love how the dress turned out.

[@CupcakeKnowsItAll]

The human interactions make me cry real tears. This is lovely. That shot of the child and their dad reading made me feel things.

[@augustburning3045]

"The wood is kinda lumpy, but aren't we all?" Mood. When I initially saw that little bookshelf I was like"Don't change it, it's perfect!" but by the time you were done spray painting I could see the vision. The finished look all together was freakin amazing. (I relate to your Introvert's Nightmare though, big time. I admire you for going through with it!) I also want Adventure Shorts now.

[@mothylace]

The "Camera one. Camera two." part gave me major Kronk vibes. Kuzco gets the poison. The poison for Kusco. 🦙

[@WitchLife]

Kuzco’s poison.

[@mothylace]

@@WitchLife the poison for Kusco

[@daniellezepess]

Dear Rachel, To paraphrase Dr Winston Zeddemore, "When someone asks if you're a 'Living Art Installation,' you say 'YES!!!'" PS -- I enjoyed every moment of this, and would have 1,000% been delighted to browse the Walking Library! ❤️

[@emily2520]

Rachel normally: Exactly my brand of content Rachel posting book content: Speaks to my librarian soul directly

[@emily2520]

Okay I know I'm replying to my own comment here, but SERIOUSLY I want to do this as library outreach! Like I love the idea, and as a children's librarian I think that the kids would adore this! I think that once things are a little more normal in the world having something like this would be cool to bring to renn faire, farmer's markets, small festivals and other things where I'd like to do some outreach but don't want to bring my WHOLE tent & tables & pamphlets and general rigamarole. Go Rachel go!!! Repping that Evelyn O'Connell librarian spirit!

[@Julia_Reads]

@@emily2520 Fellow children's librarian here, and I had exactly the same thought!! This would be perfect for outreach!

[@Lilianovich]

Perhaps she should ask a local library or school if they wanted to collaborate. I think people were a bit sceptical because they thought she might be part of some cult or weird company. But, with the right setting this could be a nice concept! I also believe that the area she chose was not the best. People just passed through and were not ready to interact with strangers. People are usually more willing to interact in pedestrian streets (is that the right term? I just google translated it :I ) or parks. However, from a plague perspective I totally understand if she did not want to go there.

[@katiehettinger7857]

The walking library was a wonderful idea and you can tell who your people are by who was excited to get a classic book.👍P.S. You are often an art installation.

[@elleminnowpee]

"If I don't wanna do something, I'm really good at not doing it." That resonates with me so, so much. Is it a Taurus thing? Probably.

[@frostfang1]

never thought about it as a taurus thing but damn... i feel called out.

[@thomasoreoittheyhe4589]

Well, dunno, I’m a cancer and... although I am autistic and have ADHD, so I lack motivation for anything I don’t want to do.

[@thegracklepeck]

Capricorn so maybe just an introverted/stubborn person thing

[@nancykasner5722]

Well I’m a Scorpio, and it holds true for me… yep, introverted and stubborn 😉

[@GrungeGranny]

Lol when she said that I was like “oh that’s why I feel like she’s my introvert maker bestie-she’s also a Taurus” 😂

[@GraveyardOpera]

Armies of gorgeous, vintage walking-libraries, disrupting the city streets with abandon, are the new flash mobs.

[@MissLovesMichael]

Tommy: This could go in your documentary what it's like to be Rachel: Socially akward??? Tommy: ...a youtuber I feel so much for you! I think it was really brave of you to put yourself out there for this project. Even if there were a lot of nos, for the people who took the books it sure was a great thing! And your community here is always rooting for you

[@tuti-fru-ti]

I loved this so much! 💕 I bet that outfit would be a hit at a Renaissance Fair, but so would most of your creations 📚 🍄 🌿 ✨

[@sofapop653]

A “free books” sign might have helped, but you did a great job and this project was such a cool concept!

[@zaratoft6564]

Get a free book and join the cult of whiskey grandpa´s?!?! those people saying no, do not know what they are missing !!

[@cassijane22]

😂😂😂

[@varinakosovich1283]

As a fellow introvert, I felt your unwillingness to get out of the car in the very depths of my soul! lol Great job on the dress and the bookshelf. I would have been thrilled to be offered a book :)

[@avonleaali]

Me watching Rachel play with the clay: "What is that blob? Oh a leaf. What blob is that? Oh a leaf. What blob? Oh LEAF!" You think I'd notice a pattern haha

[@SD-bf6hk]

I laughed at your comment so hard that snot came out of my nose. Sorry tmi but I was thinking the exact same thing. She is so talented

[@janellybean5]

I was thinking that exact same thing except for when the mushroom happened. I was like, oh, a leaf. Wait. That's not a leaf, it's a blob. A blob with another blob on top of it. With berries? Oh! It's a mushroom!!! Love 🍄🍄!

[@CafeDeDuy]

Rachel: I want to save my back by making the bookshelf lightweight Also Rachel: adds more weight to the bookshelf with the decorations

[@soficaso]

If I saw a random stranger dressed in a beautiful dress giving away books I'd totally be on board, take a book, ask for a picture and spend the rest of the day telling my friends all about it ♥ This was such a wholesome project, it's just a little sad that you were rejected by many people. This was so wonderful and fun to watch! 🥰

[@Jill20659]

The first guy to chose a book & then reading to his little boy was so sweet. I also have a 14 year old girl who would have loved this! She would try taking more than one book, though! Great idea!

[@gray_ah]

all I can think of is: "Do you wanna browse my book case? Do you wanna take a boooook?" (sang to the key of 'do you wanna build a snowman?' from frozen)

[@ignorancja]

you never read books anymore

[@daianarutolo3068]

It fits soo well jajaja

[@k1tkat-kate]

Rachel, sitting in the car: Could a person with anxiety do this? Tommy: Do what? Rachel, still in the car: Give books to books people from a bookshelf I made... Am I not doing it?

[@chelseahartweg2938]

I love this. For the record, if I came across something like this on the street, I would love it. Silliness makes life a lot more livable. I'm glad you brought some joy to people. It makes the world more kind to just have a bit of unexpected kindness and fun. I loved every bit of this

[@hannahclara7929]

Oh Rachel, I shed a tear with you when that dad sat down and read with his son. Very sweet! I think you made a lot of people's days!

[@littlestolivetree9426]

Anyone dressed like that handing out free books would have really made my day and yay!!! Free boook!!!!!!! The people saying no really missed out.

[@Greyfoot]

"Hakuna Ma-frikken-tata" 😂😂 I thoroughly enjoy you. I wish we could be real friends. You're awesome. Thanks Rachel 😊

[@noahhutchins5164]

As a fellow introvert, I also cringed at the idea of having to ask strangers if they wanted a book. Gave me flash backs to middle school when they made us sell chocolate bars to raise money. With that being said, the look was so cute and fun

[@i.guess.this.is.my.username]

Rachel saying 'that'll do pig, that'll do' then going on to cry-whine 'it's fine, everything is fine, I'm fine' before succumbing to the final stage of grief and almost-begrudgingly saying 'hakuna ma fricking tata' is me whenever I come across the slightest inconvenience.

[@RomyDandelion]

"COWS!" That's me with every animal I encounter. "HORSIES! CAT! BUNNY! SQUIRREL!" 😅

[@sumi2442]

You should make those “miniature libraries”! It’s like a birdhouse you stick on your lawn and fashion it to hold books! People come by take a book and leave a book to keep the library full. Someone in my neighborhood did it and kids use it all the time. It’s a cute idea.

[@esm1817]

Some of the children's parks where I live do that! I love it so much!

[@BetzysNerdyTreasures]

our small village of 400 people have an old phone box transformed into a public library, you can bring your books and get some new, I absolutely love this 😍

[@polkadotbeckini]

In the US they are called 'little free libraries.' People sign up to host them in front of their houses. Those that do it coordinate with each other online what's available in theirs so each one has different books/genres available for variety :).

[@BetzysNerdyTreasures]

@@polkadotbeckini this is awesome 😍

[@BiologieMe]

This is by far the best thing I've ever seen anyone wear, ever. Even better, it is so sweet to see those who DID engage and take the books smile so big and enjoy a moment of happiness in their day due to your creativity and generosity and funny, quirky-ness. Much love for this and I hope it inspires others to do the same or similar. What a wonderful thing to take an inspiration photograph from another time and place and bring it into the present in such a way.

[@Serpensortis]

Oh, I can totally relate to that ! 🙌🏻

[@droberts7859]

That was amazing! Also, I think you stepped out of your comfort zone to be the Walking Library Lady! Sometimes to experience a little adventure, especially when it involves other people, takes a bit of courage! Good for you! Now that little fellow and his dad can say, “ Remember when….”. No one else will have that memory! Thanks to you, it will be a fond memory for that family for years to come! Sweet!❤️🌸

[@Navichuu]

As a person studying to be a librarian and people constantly telling me it's a dying field because no body bothers to read nowadays I can't express how much I appreciated this and you just spreading books to the public all the while looking like the kindest, coziest bookselling NPC! ♥ * Edit: Thank you all for your encouraging words! I'm absolutely going to continue my studies and spread the love for books and knowledge for as long as I can! It warms my heart seeing all these comments and I couldn't agree with you all more! ♥

[@user-fy3nr7ei6b]

Aww Goodluck studying!! I wish you all the best! :D

[@Blue_3987]

I couldn't agree more 🤧

[@alexismontez4230]

I am here to officially tell you that librarian-ing(?) is not a dying field and you should definitely finish your studies. I think if something is considered a "dying field" it can be a self-fulfilling prophecy, bc then even less people pursue it.

[@poonyaTara]

It's a pity that "nobody bothers to read nowadays" as you say because children who have access to 500+ books tend to be more inquisitive and resourceful. Also, Bookcase: "I'm a has-been antique." Rachel: "You wanna have an adventure?" 🤠 Bookcase: 😍

[@mala3isity]

As a bona fide constant reader, I'm here to tell you that during quarantine I was in heaven that I could increase my library AND read them. All of them have been read at least twice and are pristine. There's nothing like getting lost in a book, the sound of the page turning, the thrip noise from ruffling the edges as you read. I fall asleep reading a book every night. Books aren't dead. :)

[@mariluther4003]

Let's be honest. Rachel is who we all are on the inside.

[@asanyr9902]

considering im a gay latino dude probably not lol

[@maggpiprime954]

@@asanyr9902 Aww, c'mon! Embrace your inner Rachel! Inner Rachel is universal! Like sunshine. ¡Todos tenemos un poco de sol en nosotros! ...menos los vampiros, claro...

[@kristaliaastari2856]

As a fellow introvert who doesn’t even wanna leave my bedroom I am so proud of you, that must have taken so much energy. Super Adorable 🍄🍂💚

[@eleanor8100]

Your whole outfit was wonderful, I would have taken a book. "Outside of a dog, a book is a man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read." - Groucho Marx

[@esthermaples4456]

🤣🤣🤣 ok here's another "Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana." Teehee

[@darcylafrance1121]

as a bird nerd who thoroughly enjoys your content, I thought I'd mention that the bird call was a black-capped chickadee! also 10/10 love this concept

[@dorothybelle9411]

I hope Rachel sees this 😊

[@romanchasteen3562]

Mrs. Rachel, this was a wonderful idea! I always love that friendly librarian/cute book-worm sort of style. I wish I were more into books than I am right now. I used to love them, sometimes spending all day reading, before going home from a Nose-From-Book Extraction in the ER 😂 I think a large reason why I stopped is because of a problem with my eyes, which can make it extremely difficult to see for more than a quarter second at a time... but in recent months, they have slowly gotten better, so I may try reading again... you know what? I think I just might! I hope you have a wonderful day, whoever is reading this! ❤

[@nomorelittlemonkeys]

They have these "little free libraries" that have popped up in my town, and this is like a walking, vintage version of this. You did an amazing job with every little detail! I would have been thrilled to be offered a free book!

[@LaviniaDeMortalium]

That was such a cute scene seeing all those people light up for books. As an introvert myself, i probably woudl've turned down the offer out of sheer shyness (and not wanting to bother you), but would've 1000% regretted it.