Sorting The Bookshelves, Sort Of | Weekly Bookish Vlog | January 2025

[@Rebentischin]

Don‘t worry about the vlogs being “interesting” -this is interesting! we love just hanging out with you and getting to nosy around your library room 🤓👀

[@SavidgeReads]

Oh I always worry about life not being interesting but I think every vlogger feels like that! Glad you enjoyed it, hope you keep on enjoying it!

[@AbiH1984]

I’m loving the weekly bookish vlogs! Thank you so much for this. Loved seeing what you’ve been up, the film reviews, and of course the cats! Earl is amazing ❤

[@MJ-in-Canada]

It’s Earl’s world. We just live in it.😸

[@SavidgeReads]

Haha. For me it’s Oscar, Mildred, Biscuit and Earl’s world and I just live in it. Hahaha.

[@smittenforfiction]

HAHAHAHAHA that made me laugh so hard

[@cecilialau_]

Big love for your bookish vlogs - as always such good company (defo understand the overwhelm of sorting and unhauling)

[@Elizabeth-Reads]

We’re going through dystopia here in the US, and I want you to know that seeing your vlogs, whatever they include, is such a comfort. ❤

[@tanyam6197]

Love the vest Simon! Yes to a whats in my bag 😊❤

[@TanyaWestley]

You, Simon, are too bloody hard on yourself! We are here for you and will watch and enjoy whatever you post. Re the book voucher, I would definitely tell them they may be able to void the one that got stolen (can you void book vouchers?) and they may offer to replace it

[@SavidgeReads]

Hard on myself when I sort out books that’s for sure. Hehehe.

[@Georgesmomsu]

Lovely way to start my Saturday. I’d love a what’s in my bag video. Don’t sweat the lack of B roll. You do such a nice job editing that even stay at home time is fun to watch. Interested to hear your final thoughts on List of Suspicious Things. It’s been on my list for a year 😂 but I’ll have to order it from the UK (and I’m cheap).

[@nathansnook]

we need a what's in my bag video!!! give it to us!!! pretty please! loved this really nice long vlog

[@MJ-in-Canada]

I’d like to see a reaction video of your Mum as she hears that you’ve DNF’d the poetry book she gifted you.😁

[@SavidgeReads]

Thankfully she’s on another continent, hehehe.

[@smittenforfiction]

hehehe

[@jacquiheywood3142]

I’d bloody love a ‘What’s in my bag’ video.

[@SavidgeReads]

Hahahaha. Noted 😉

[@bridgetvollmer6337]

Oh my, I need more Earl content....he's so cute.

[@katrinaandallthebooks7993]

Love the last jumper and seeing the cats. I read The List of Suspicious Things when it first came out, I thought it was interesting to see a time which I didn’t know much about, my mum - who remembers that happening - really liked it.

[@lizdorrington2851]

Oooh, yes please to a whats in my bag video. Just for those of us who are nosey of course.

[@alche1197]

Thanks Simon, watching this was such a nice way to spend Saturday morning. . Your cat content is giving me a yearning to adopt another one. But going to a 3 cat household would be a slippery slope to 4 I think. 😸

[@gilliansawers4593]

Loving the cat 🐈 clips ❤ we said goodbye to our cat at the start of the year but cheers up both myself and my son 😻 seeing them all. So thanks Simon.

[@SavidgeReads]

Awww I’m sorry to hear that.

[@gilliansawers4593]

@ thank you he was a old boy but doesn’t make it any easier. But seeing cat cuddles warms my heart ❤️

[@denisegwili8326]

Earl is just a superstar!! 🌟 I’d love to start reading poetry but no idea where to begin! There is so much out there. I know I don’t like it being overly pompous tho. Studying poetry, mostly Shakespeare, scarred me! I’m loving these vlogs, been looking forward to it all week 😅 Off to curl up and finish Stone Yard Devotional now…which I’m loving!! 🥰

[@cindyhaiken5644]

A Friday vlog to do dinner prep to works just as well as a Sunday vlog! A delight. I have A List of Suspicious Things in paperback from Blackwell’s and now you’ve made me want to read it sooner rather than later. Whitehead’s novels pack a punch so I’m not surprised you found The Intuitionist dense but I think he’s just a brilliant writer. What hard work it is sorting out the library!!! Luckily there are cats to keep you company!

[@SavidgeReads]

If only the cats would help me in my sorting though Cindy! Hahaha. Totally agree Colson is a very good writer, I do think sometimes (well with this and the Underground Railroad) the text just needs a bit of breaking up to breathe. I think that’s why Nickel Boys worked so well for me. Glad you had something to cook too. Though there might just be another video on Sunday. Maybe. 🤔

[@cindyhaiken5644]

@ If only!!!! And I know what you mean about Whitehead. I had to read Underground Railroad in small installments. It took a month.

[@ssiobhankelly]

Paper Boat was great, I hope you enjoy/enjoyed it!

[@SavidgeReads]

Very much enjoying it. Slowly but surely making my way through.

[@wren1019]

wonderful video. thank you.

[@kirstyhatton1857]

Well done on the book sorting so far. We all understand the difficulty of matching books owned with the book shelves available. It must be a good feeling to have empty shelves to fill!

[@SavidgeReads]

Hahaha. Not very empty. Well in the office there are but that’s all books I’ve read.

[@smittenforfiction]

I work part-time as a librarian and love to hear about your library info. Earl is so stinking cute.

[@SavidgeReads]

Hopefully you’ll enjoy the next vlog then 🤞🏼

[@robinmuir3489]

Interesting? It’s SO much nicer watching you sort your shelves rather than doing my own 😊

[@SavidgeReads]

Hahahaha. I know that feeling. I’m the same watching other people’s shelf sorting videos.

[@marja2909]

if you don't go out as much and share more of your home life, I enjoy your vlogs too :) I hope you don't put too much pressure on yourself

[@jacquelinemcmenamin8204]

That music was giving me Stone Roses vibes.

[@susprime7018]

I read The Rock Pool by Cyril Connolly because his name is always mentioned in the histories of the period between the wars and this is his only novel other than Shade the Laurels, which he was writing when he died and the novel was finished by another writer. I read that one in the early eighties and enjoyed it and kept it. It was fun in those days to come across a British published book. The Rock Pool was interesting but had the usual insensitivity of books written at that time. I tried to read an early Colson Whitehead, a science fiction book, Zone One, but it was not for me, I may try again one day. I enjoyed The Underground Railroad and Nickel Boys. Reading and enjoying Brotherless Night.

[@deborahr2913]

The book sorting was very inspiring. Do you limit yourself to only having books that will fit on your shelves? With a little temporary floor storage, but we’ve all been there…. Earl is always a joy to see. I think he knows when he’s being filmed.

[@SavidgeReads]

I think all cats know when they’re being filmed as they either up the cuteness… or purposefully ignore you. Hahaha. I’m trying to only have as many books on the shelves. Ideally I would love space on the shelves in the library like I have in the office. One day, one day.

[@taneesewilson8844]

Haha such a chuckle with you and Earl at the start of this video. You are too funny Simon😂 You captured moments in your day and week that I love to watch….all of it. I wonder if Biscuit thinks he’s found the penultimate hiding place?! 😂 Great book and sweater choice for your holiday to Lisbon this summer. And I have moved TLOST up from my TBR since seeing it again recently and in this video📚Sometimes it’s just a sign😁 And I loved Maria and ‘Bravo’ as they say to Angeli! Also, I think BMB would honour your gift voucher should you decide to tell them what happened Simon. They might feel badly that you didn’t and someone undeservedly used it.

[@SavidgeReads]

Wasn’t Angelina amazing. I absolutely loved Maria, thrilled it’s been up for cinematography at the Oscars though thought she should be too. I’m getting so excited for Lisbon already only 5 and a half months to go. Woohoo 🥳

[@taneesewilson8844]

⁠​⁠@@SavidgeReads*Angelina* I realized I spelled her name wrong. It’s prob because I have a cousin named Angeli but yes she deserves an award, for sure!

[@SavidgeReads]

@@taneesewilson8844oh hahaha. I hadn’t even spotted it.

[@taneesewilson8844]

@@SavidgeReads lol..

[@jacquelinemcmenamin8204]

I’ve probably told you this before? My sons first word was “Batman”.

[@CharlieBrookReads]

❤📚❤️

[@SavidgeReads]

💜📚

[@mradcaqbdb]

I think you read and liked Golden Child by Claire Adam in the past. (If I’m wrong, you can skip the rest of this.) But I’m excited that she has a new book coming in June called Love Forms that starts in Trinidad and branches out from there. Might be of interest to you.

[@emmaeIIe]

I just bought The Fake Wife by Sharon Bolton. Is that the SJ Bolton you were referring to?

[@SavidgeReads]

Yes. The one and the same. I keep forgetting. Even though it’s been ages. Hahaha.

[@daniellekertzman3852]

Sharon Bolton is a great writer. I read her books since her first book was translated in Dutch in 2008. All her books are of high quality.

[@Rubysb]

I just love how colourful your house is. These vlogs are becoming my chill out video of an evening now. One question, why have you got multiple of books? My partner noticed them and I’m being nosy haha

[@SavidgeReads]

Oh in the office? They’re books I get dedicated copies of from authors I interview for my Patreons on one of the tiers. I do get multiple copies of some books upstairs as I often get sent a proof as well as a finished copy if they’re the ones you mean. Too many books in this video… and this house. Hahaha.

[@alliebeesreading]

Earl is so stinkin’ cute. I hope he gets his furever home with you. I think I remember you saying you only listen to NF on audio? You could slim down your NF shelf by getting rid of books after putting them into a queue on whatever audiobook platform you use? I would email them….it was technically your payment. The worst thing they can say is no.

[@SavidgeReads]

I would like him to have his forever home here. Even though he latest favourite thing to do is to jump on the bed at 4am and throw himself on me (he’s huge and heavy) and demand chin rubs until he falls asleep and I’m wide awake. Hahaha. I do like that idea of the audio, as yes I can do NF on audio. That said I’d still want the book for my shelves downstairs after, if i loved it.

[@alliebeesreading]

@ My cat did the same at precisely 3:00 EVERY morning. Not a minute late. Earl is just reminding you he wants you for his fur daddy at all times 😻

[@juditkovacse]

Loved the sort of book sorting. Very satisfying to watch. As for the rest of the video, since you've asked, loved that too. Your vlogs are one of my favorites, and the only vlog type content I have re-watched.

[@SavidgeReads]

Awwwww what a lovely comment. Thank you so much. That’s lovely to hear.

[@hilarycartlidge6135]

Actually loved the early random rave music and the whizzing book sort out- what band is that, the first one?

[@SavidgeReads]

Apologies, I’ve no idea. It’s one of the copyright free pieces that is in iMovie. 🎶

[@Voltairewitch]

Do you keep all books that you read or just the ones that you like? Just curious 👀

[@SavidgeReads]

I keep everything I read in a year. So I have them for videos etc. Then I cull and merge the ones I loved with the other books I’ve kept cos I’ve also loved them. If that makes sense.

[@jennymcevoy8961]

Earl messaged me to say he wants to live with you forever 🥰🥰Earl is so handsome ❤

[@SavidgeReads]

Hahaha. Well let’s see how things go. I can’t currently see him leaving, you never know though so am a quarter prepared and three quarters in love.

[@mradcaqbdb]

I was preparing a severe scolding for you as I thought you were having all those mentions of Babygirl without mentioning George Michael! But then you got back on my fave list near the end. I mean, I don’t think there’s much interesting about that film beyond the George Michael song, right? (Yes, I’m kidding.) (But really I was going to call you out if you skipped over George.) (Joking.) (Mostly.) Why do I love all the hyper-speed bits of your vlogs? I’m looking forward to whatever bits of the sorting make it to Patreon. Yes, I’m curious what people cull from their shelves. 😯 Earl. What a man. 😻

[@SavidgeReads]

Maybe I should do a whole video in hyper speed. Hahaha. Imagine.

[@jacquelinemcmenamin8204]

Have you seen Tracker on Disney plus?

[@EvieM1]

Sort it out ‘Greggs’.

[@SavidgeReads]

Hahaha. I enjoyed the extension of Christmas, I won’t lie. Hahaha.