The End of the Year Book Tag!

[@ashtonfrech]

Try habit stacking! Basically find a habit you already do that can be a trigger for reading. What I did was for every time I go to pick up my phone for social media I would put it back down and pick up a book instead. Checking social media was a habit so I used that to trigger the reading habit (and it got me off my phone) :)

[@ArielBissett]

Woah. This is GENIUS. I’m definitely going to be mulling this idea over, thanks for sharing!!

[@Nicole-zy4vb]

I didn't know there was a term for this, thank you.

[@amittanti2375]

I highly recommend a book (secrets of Sanatan dharma) available on Amazon and kindle

[@kaligaris2208]

Ariel: talking about the beautiful colour of the sweater. Me: is this by any chance the next goodreads reading challenge colour??? 🧐🧐🧐🧐

[@moeppps]

im obsessed with this comment

[@marynbooks0622]

🤣 yesss we'll see

[@healthylifefarisafdar9799]

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[@GwendolynKensinger]

I definitely think people would be interested in a video about making reading a habit, and you could even do it as a challenge. 1 video could be read for 30 mins when you wake up for a week, the 2nd video could be reading on your lunch break for a week (I've done this one!), and the last one could be reading before bed for a week and then after that you can find out which one works best for you and go from there.

[@malb9236]

I love the idea. Another version could be: Reading outside for a week?

[@AM-bm2xw]

Gwendolyn is a lovely name!

[@GwendolynKensinger]

@@AM-bm2xw thanks

[@brunabento4866]

I would love this series of videos!

[@gabriellaeltringham310]

Yes! Or trying different reading spots for a week. I know Ariel said on the podcast that she doesn’t have a perfect reading spot in her new house yet. She should try to find it!!

[@silvermistyy]

Hi Ariel, I just wanted to say thank you! For what? For making me fall in love with reading again. I stopped for a good long while and didn’t have passion anymore, but seeing how much you care and all the fun you have reignited that fire in me. Thank you for all your work and making us smile 🥰🥰

[@ArielBissett]

oh my goodness, what a lovely comment to receive. I hope you pick up a lovely book soon and have a great time getting lost in it!

[@amittanti2375]

I highly recommend a book (secrets of Sanatan dharma) available on Amazon and kindle

[@nicojones4272]

I never fail to straight up panic whenever I see booktubers start to upload "End of the Year" videos. I'M NOT READY YET

[@amittanti2375]

I highly recommend a book (secrets of Sanatan dharma) available on Amazon and kindle.

[@echelonrank3927]

thats nothing. soon theyll start pumping out END OF THE WORLD videos

[@RenPowers]

I've gotten into the habit of reading while the washing machine's going (so about 35 minutes a pop). I like it because even though it's not always a super consistent on the dot time, the repetitiveness of the activity kind of has the Pavlovian effect of getting me to read; hear the sound of the washing machine, hands start itching for a book.

[@amittanti2375]

I recommend a book (secrets of Sanatan dharma) available on Amazon and kindle

[@Booksandbabel]

You could say that the book on the sweater is a book sleeve……… I am sorry I will stop now

[@ArielBissett]

omg yes hahahah

[@ochoheido]

Do not be sorry. Do not stop. - Heidi

[@timberlyncarthins6096]

WHAT IS TIME IN A PANDEMIC? I was like "why is she posting this? We're not even half way through the year yet!" Side note, today is payday. The universe did some aligning for this one 😌

[@wolfferoni]

I know right? I can't believe there are only two and a half months until 2022. This year doesn't really feel like it existed

[@Nicole-zy4vb]

My brain keeps assuming it's Spring. Over and over. And I work in education in the US so I'm usually very aware of the season. It's a wild ride my dudes.

[@nippieart]

I just started watching but I really have to post a comment now. You look like a freakin painting with your hair down like this I can’t explain why. ✨💃🏻✨

[@ArielBissett]

gosh Nikki thank you haha my goal is to get to birth of venus level hair haha

[@SaraSilva-mx3ej]

If Book of the month ships to Brazil someday, I'll be delighted

[@elisabethprewitt2387]

I find that romanticizing my daily reading routine HUGELY motivates me to actually read the books I accumulate. Sit down with a nice cup of coffee or tea and make yourself comfortable. I always like to open a window, turn on a cozy ambience, and light a candle. Taking the time to read for at least 30 minutes, makes me feel ALIVE and ready for the day 🌸✨

[@amittanti2375]

I highly recommend a book (secrets of Sanatan dharma) available on Amazon and kindle...

[@ochoheido]

Ooooh I like the open window! - Heidi

[@sarahc8409]

It really helped me to get back into reading by setting myself a challenge: read one page every day. Make the goal so easy that you almost have to do it every day. Usually i will just keep reading after the one page because I was already doing it. It helped me read soooo much more

[@samidare_2974]

2 things that I did at different times in the past helped me a lot with creating a habit. First was when I used the subway to go to college, it was 30 minutes of me doing nothing, read a lot at this time. Second time was because of vitamin d lack (yes) in the start of this year, the doctor said I needed to sunbath everyday, so I woke up, layed down in front of a window and sunbathed while reading

[@averekriz]

i am convinced that someone in this bookshop in cologne, germany, listens to your podcast! bc i recently saw "the union of syncronised swimmers" in the english language section in one of the largest bookshops here. and i was like "wait, this is Too specific..." bc i remembered your story from the podcast, and my mum and i were talking about syncronised swimming before. funny!

[@lealaurovic]

I love your house renovation videos a lot but I have really missed bookish videos from you. The energy you have when talking about books is just one of a kind and I’m here for it!

[@jamileramacciottidossantos3348]

i can't wait on the video about the livingroom inspired in the Emma 2020 movie! Also, i love the reading videos you make. I recently watched an older video of yours about how reading have become competitive and it made so much sense, its not about what you read, or the quality of your reading, or even your interaction with it, it's all about the numbers! So when i see you say that it's comon to drop off books i feel embraced hahahaha'. It just makes me feel like i cant take reading as a maraton run, cause that will exaust me in the process, but thinking about having annotations, impressions, seasonal books... It cheers me up!

[@katefrench3805]

Maybe tmi, ha, but I leave a book in the bathroom and don't take my phone with me there anymore. That has helped me a surprising amount get back into reading

[@StudioLindsay]

I’m really enjoying The Anthropocene Reviewed. I’m listening to it in audiobook while I go on walks.

[@strawberry_moonlights]

Ariel in the beggining of the video: "if you listen to my podcast" Ariel, I don't only listen to the podcast, I've also became obcessed with is and I can't do anything except listen to you two wonderful women talk about books. Also Raeleen's laugh has to be the funniest thing ever

[@dovelyy]

ma'am it's september edit: just realized this is actually a september thing nvm

[@work-in-progress]

Thanks for letting us know--thought the same

[@ArielBissett]

hahaha if i did this in December it would just be me saying "yeah, no, nothing is happening"! by doing it in september i actually have time to do these goals!

[@dovelyy]

@@ArielBissett yeah i wrote this the second i saw the title and didn't remember what the tag was about until i actually watched it lmao :))

[@ValMB818]

Your videos are so much fun. I’m getting that sweater! It will inspire me to read more! 💖

[@MissDanielle]

I've had good results with combining habits. For example... my morning routine is to get up, stretch, eat breakfast, then have a cup of coffee. One day I decided to tack on reading a book with my coffee so... now it's a dual habit! Coffee, plus book.

[@sierragray11]

I try to read before I go to bed for a time-related reading habit, but I have also started reading one classic a month which has been working out for me!

[@sweetpeabee4983]

Honestly, audiobooks (and a library card) helped me so much with starting up a reading habit again. Chores, working out, running errands, commuting -- these all become reading time. Sure, I look like a weirdo in the Ralphs at 9pm with my headphones in, but joke's on them because I'm not there, not really -- I'm in my book instead!

[@LornaWallace]

Your office is such a pretty background! The purple trim is dreamy!

[@EpicReads]

We are totally diggin that sweater!

[@gwynneio]

Motherhood is amazing and totally shook me! I am glad to hear it mentioned

[@kennedygifford5966]

I did read at all my last couple years of school (outside of required reading) so when I graduated I had to make a routine from scratch, so I kind of understand!! really only one thing helped, I had a specific routine around reading. it was always 4pm, summer at the time, and I'd make myself Tea, grab a blanket, grab a book and go sit down in a the field by my house!! usually no phone, just the book. I found having a specific order or events really helped bc once I set it in motion I would do the rest automatically, and once I actually go the where I was going to read I'd had time to shift my brain into reading mode. I'm not sure if this will help but good luck creating your own routine!!

[@tinaw94]

The colour coordination of your sweater and phone case *chef's kiss*

[@ArielBissett]

i clearly love that colour hahaha

[@dianarabadan]

There’s a Mexican booktuber called El Librero de Valentina who does a reading challenge to make reading a habit, you just need to define a number of pages or amount of time to read everyday. Beginners start with 10 pages or ten minutes, and the goal increases depending on what you want to achieve. But, the secret is trying it for a full month 😉

[@echelonrank3927]

making exercise a habit and giving up reading books will improve your health. Troll level: GOD

[@AM-bm2xw]

'The Strange Case of the Alchemist's Daughter', by Theodora Goss, is on my reading list for Autumn!

[@sararguelles5388]

Are you gonna make a video about the process of putting together the living room?

[@DesertBloomBettas]

That sweater is amazing. I've read 75 books this year so far, and I'm scheduled to hit 144 (though I'll probably go higher so I have books set up for the beginning of next year). I run a book blog (Author Unpublished) and do book reviews professionally, and I schedule 2 a week. so far, I'm on track. A lot of what I read are indy books or advanced reader copies from publishers/authors, so most of the stuff I read isn't yet published for sometimes months after I get my hands on it - which makes it incredibly difficult to share recommendations with friends that can't get their hands on a copy for a while. It's even worse when you finally find a really good book that has a sequel promoted after the epilogue.. but you're still waiting for the first book to be fully published, so you know that sequel is going to be a year away... it is absolute torture! lol. Our book tastes differ greatly, but in general, I just plain love books. Everyone should read more!

[@jewelloveslife]

how did you get into book reviews? did your blog come first or the job?

[@DesertBloomBettas]

@@jewelloveslife Blog first, sort of. it's actually exceptionally easy to get into. There are a lot of websites like edelweiss booksiren, and netgalley that offer free advanced reader copies to readers in exchange for an honest review of the book. It's easier to get ahold of them if you have an audience or social media presence, but just about anyone can do it. I started about 8 years ago now, and it's still something I do for fun alongside copy editing. there are some forums and things where you can get paid per review - but you have to be careful about it, because some book retailers, like amazon, don't allow paid reviews.

[@tess77262]

Something about how you were holding that bookmark reminded me of a flight safety announcement. Made me laugh probably way more than it should have

[@nancyhuffman8149]

I love your sweatshirt!

[@longitudekayner5072]

this is the first merch i’ve seen and actually genuinely been excited to wear!! it’s perfectly designed for a cozy loving book loving audience ❤️❤️❤️

[@ArielBissett]

Gosh, that’s very kindly said. I really appreciate it and hope everyone who gets one loves it as much as me!!

[@madelinelloyd4181]

Being at university for a subject very unrelated to literature, I've always had trouble reading during the semester. This year I've made it a habit to arrive to each class at least 15 minutes early and read before class! I've managed to get through 3 books during the semester so far as opposed to 0... Also, per the recommendation of your podcast, I've started listening to audio books on my commute as well!!

[@amittanti2375]

I highly recommend a book (secrets of Sanatan dharma) available on Amazon and kindle

[@duckpondwithoutducks]

I haven’t bought a sweatshirt in years, but I’m totally buying this one! I love the message! 😀

[@andrearobyn3701]

Christina Sandu actually wrote 'The Union of Synchronized Swimmers' in Finnish, and translated it into English herself! I read it (upon listening to the pod) and found that out after the fact; it's interesting to have an author translate their own book and have the most accurate translation as there is always a question of accuracy when a text is translated by someone else.

[@ArielBissett]

Woah! That’s super super cool! I’ll keep this in mind when I’m reading it for sure, thanks!!

[@JessicaPawlitzki]

There's this thing called "elastic habits" that might help you get back into a reading habit. You pick something you want to make a habit, then you decide what your normal goal would be, say to read for 30 min. Then pick an easy variation of it, say to read 1 page, and an elite variation, say to read 2 chapters. The easy and elite variations are for days that are either sub-normal when you're struggling or that are exceptional when you're on a roll. Apart from these 3 vertical variations you also have lateral options that still count towards the same habit. Say novels are your main angle. Then, reading poetry, or drama, or graphic novels, or in a café, or anything to do with your shelves and how you organize them, or ... you get the idea. You could even give each lateral option its own vertical variations (say, 1 poem for easy days, 5 poems for a normal day, and 5 poems and some analyzing / journaling about each for exceptional days). All lateral options (and their vertical variations) count towards your habit, give you flexibility and allow you to maintain a winning streak. Stephen Guise talks about it in his book of the same name.

[@gogo_lopez]

At the beginning of this year I was quite depressed, and I got back into the habit of reading by doing so somewhere other than my bedroom (I used to lay on my brother's bed while he worked on his computer) and putting a timer on! On good days I set it for 50 minutes and on worse days for 30 or even 20. I also calculated how many pages per minute I read, cause I was curious! Just a neat little bonus! Thank you so much for all the content you're creating despite the times, Ariel, it's kept me going lately 💖✨ Keep up the great work!! 💕

[@victoriatangk]

Rachel Cusk sadly won't be winning the Booker, but I also bought Second Place impulsively exactly like you, and now she is one of my new favorite authors!

[@ArielBissett]

I saw the news before posting the video and was like WELL ITS EDITED AND READY TO GO SO LETS ALL PRETEND haha

[@briannamckinney2152]

My favorite part about being a part of this community and watching these videos and listening to the pod and being a patron is that you radiate so much joy and excitement and love. I love it here honestly. Thank you for creating this space and sharing with us.

[@amittanti2375]

I highly recommend a book (secrets of Sanatan dharma) available on Amazon and kindle..

[@Nico5890]

hey, this video rules. but also your curls are what my curls dream of becoming no pressure to make it a WHOLE video, but could you briefly tell us how you take care of your curly hair? this is a selfish request. but I just intuit that you and I are at the same level of busy-woman-with-limited-patience-for-complex-hairstyles and roughly the same hair type. LOL LOVE YOU AND YOUR CHANNEL

[@fourthfolio]

never been this early before! 💋 can't believe it's nearing the end of the year already 😱love this tag! edit: loving your nail color, especially the orange. dreamy!!

[@ArielBissett]

Thank you 🙈 can you tell I’m ready for fall?? haha 🍂🍁🍂🍂🍁

[@f3m74]

I’ve been silently watching your video’s since your first bookshelf video back in 2013, back then I was only 15, a high school student in my small country in Europe, dealing with loads of stuff by escaping in fiction. Reading and writing. Your passion for reading and books has resonated with me so much and it kinda felt like I’ve been growing up with you? When I lost touch with my love for books and reading and writing, your own love for it always reignited mine. Since you bought your own house, making video’s from a space that is just so much YOURS, idk, I feel like a proud younger sister or something? Now I just turned 23 and I still feel the same joy and love from both reading stories and your videos and enthusiasm. Just, thank you for everything you’ve done and been doing. Just, all the love from back here in small, little Belgium ✨🥰

[@drawingsimpleton4827]

Do you have a book budget?

[@fmarginalia]

Why is book of the month always advertised by people who don’t live in the USA?

[@hannahschneider9761]

I try to go to my room by 8pm every night and for the next couple of hours I alternate between reading, watching interesting KZbin videos, journaling etc… any quiet, thoughtful activity. It has been invaluable for my mental health, sleep routine, reading routine etc. I am a teacher, so my mornings and days are so busy… so that time after 8pm is MY time… this is a habit/routine I have established over the last year or so ☺️

[@hurleycourtney]

I actually read The Exhibition of Persephone Q earlier this year, and was really disappointed. Loved the synopsis, had so much potential, but it ended up not being for me at all. Weird & rambly. I hope you have a better experience!

[@jennykate10]

I struggled with actually reading classics. So I made it a goal that I read a chapter (or a manageable amount of pages if there were long chapter) a day. I could continue reading more if I wanted to but I could also read whatever I wanted after and it meant I read more in general because I had to read that chapter. I've fallen off it for the moment because I'm studying again so I only want to read things I really enjoy but will eventually go back to it once I'm done.

[@MrLaiioSpain]

i would die if you did a video where you read a bunch of graphic novels also that sweater is so cute!!

[@StoryTeller1995]

My reading routine means I read when I get up, when I get to work, when I'm on my dinner and before I go to bed, I also listen to audiobooks when I'm driving, doing chores, going on walks or in the bath. I sometimes listen to audiobooks when I run too. I have read 26 books this year because of that. Not amazing but its the highest amount of books I've ever read in a year and I'm planning to read another 9 physical books by the end of the year and maybe another audiobook. Wish me luck xx

[@alyssacascos8665]

Everyone needs to get Ariel's new sweater!!!😍😍😍❤❤❤the color is stunning

[@ChantelReadsAllDay]

I hope you continue the Anne series because it just gets better! I just finished book three and can't wait to continue!

[@agu6863]

is your podcast on spotify?

[@EricKarlAnderson]

How is it almost the end of the year and I still have so many books?!?! 😅📚📚📚 Rachel Cusk is definitely a love her or leave her kind of author. Second Place is the second book I've read by her and I've definitely left her behind. But I hope you get along with her writing more. 💕

[@ArielBissett]

Hahahaha I didn’t see your comment ending like that 😂 Now I’m very excited to see. I definitely plan on reading Second Place and Outline and then we shall see what side of the fence I’m on!

[@gabrielarmstrong1308]

Being Canadian is so integral to your brand it’s always jarring to hear you say BOTM only ships within the US 💀

[@ArielBissett]

Haha well, my audience is far and away American! And I must say, BOTM is one of the loveliest teams I have ever worked with. I feel fortunate to pair up with such lovely people who are promoting a nice service!

[@gabrielarmstrong1308]

@@ArielBissett oh I totally agree! They’re an incredible service and it’s so awesome to see them partnering with so many of my favorite creators 😊 I hope international shipping is something they’re able to offer as they continue to grow!

[@frannieforthoughts9527]

oh, i needed this video, i was waiting for it! :D the mauve jumper? JUST ADORABLE. but i was hoping there would be some new glasses involved like in the past :P

[@laceospades]

I've had great results with building a reading habit where I made a goal to read in three new places every week. Anything as small as on the floor in front of the couch instead of on the couch, or as drastic as at the end of a hike in a beautiful landscape. It got me really motivated for outdoor travel goals and helped me find my favorite places to read!

[@dwdillydally]

That's brilliant. Totally stealing this. 😋

[@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

I have a very long book that I’ve started and not finished. Maybe this tag will make me try to finish it! I love the idea of having to read hardcovers right away stopping you buying them. I’m banned from book buying until I get my physical TBR down! Great tag, I will enjoy doing this one. I like the idea of reading habit challenges. 🙂📚

[@Sandeepyadavangrajkarn]

Ariel BISSETT... I NEED YOUR books, I keen desire to read these are books, and you very sweet and bibliophilic personality...

[@JoshsBookishVoyage]

I read a lot more last year because I had a solid routine that included audiobooks *whenever* possible. That routine has now shifted to include more tv and podcasts which significantly cuts into my reading. If that's a habit, I guess it would be to read whenever you can and avoid other media consumption.

[@theaudiobookaficionado]

do you have any idea how stressful it was for me to see an END OF YEAR book tag in my feed aaaahhhhh 😭😭😭

[@alexandraramz]

ohhhhhh i can’t wait to film my end of the year book tag! this was a good reminder. also OBSESSED with the sweater and sooo in love with ur new office 😭

[@larafreitas5791]

my main "reading" goal for 2022 is to BUY LESS BOOKS!!! I have about 160 books that I've bought but haven't read yet (it got out of control after I got a kindle bc there are ebook sales all the time), and based on my average reading per year, that will take me 6 YEARS to finish! I don't think I can read much more than I already do, 30-35 per year seems to be my sweet spot, so I seriously need to stop making that pile bigger.

[@jess1753]

Your videos always make me so happy! Thank you!! Aaaand... I've started annotating my books thanks to you, and I LOVE IT!!

[@aiden_visual_art_witch8978]

I love the fact that all of the booktuber that I listen to and that work with book of the month are from Canada, but it only ships to USA and none of the person from USA, that I watch their videos, works with them 😂😂😂 I would love if it was accessible in Canada and maybe if there was some in French (I'm from Québec). If someone knows if there's a company that does the same but in French, let me know PLEASE! 😁

[@philnasmith9755]

For me Ruth Ozeki’s A Tale for the Time Being was the book that managed to shock me, ( after many decades of reading), became my favourite book read during the pandemic, and has moved R.O, into my top ten favourite authors list.

[@geepanganiban410]

I just started a new reading habit that works for me! I read for about half an hour while I drink my morning coffee in the living room in front of my biggest and brightest window. I also just bought a house at the end of last year and found it difficult to find time to read because there’s always some project or chore to do (not to mention that I mostly used to read on the bus on the way to work but now I’m remote working and I’ve read less than I ever have this past year and a bit..) but putting some time aside at the start of the day to read is working great for me so far!

[@LiteraryMultitudes]

If you're still obsessed with LMM in June you could totally hop over to PEI and attend the biennial L.M.Montgomery conference, I've been there and hope to come again and it's just the best! I have a "read 30" item on my daily list, read either 30 minutes or 30 pages. And just over the last year or so I've just opened new reading spots all around the house. On a pillow on the stairs, on a blanket in front of the open veranda doors, breakfast table, new chair in front of the bookshelves, couch in the bedroom I've never used before etc. I like that thus I can pick my preferred time and place to read every day.

[@maryannschumacher1370]

Do you have "I'm thinking about books" sweaters available for purchase? It would make a great gift!

[@tracy2919]

I just started listening to the first episode of your podcast and the intro music is *chefs kiss* PERFECTION

[@NovaVanBuren]

When I decided to get back into reading a couple of years ago, I set myself a rule that whenever my boyfriend would play Counter Strike, I would read for the duration of his game. Since it's something he used to do regularly (several times a day), it really helped me get back into it. For the past year though, I've been setting up reminders along the day so I stay on track of my daily tasks, and "Read 50 pages" is one of them.

[@madzdzia]

a while ago you made a video about reading every night before bed. i picked up that habit after watching your video, and it stuck! :D yes being in bed makes me sleepy, but i still get valuable reading time in and it helps me wind down at the end of the day. i also try to start my day reading in bed. it has the reverse effect, it helps me wake up! :)

[@ArielBissett]

yes!! i'm so glad that you remember my little "reading after 10" project haha it's one of the things i want to try doing again!

[@SBXStorm431]

To regain my habit of reading, I started reading every night at 8:30pm in bed until tired. It can be for 30 minutes to 90 roughly. Depending on my interest level or if I get absorbed in a book it will be longer or just a short half hour read due to a busy day or general tiredness. It has worked great for me, hopefully you can create a habit that works well for you and you’ll be able to stick with it!

[@katiepillar]

Over the last year or so I’ve started cycling to work instead of getting the train so I lost my commute reading time. To get it back I’ve added in 30 minutes reading to my morning routine (I am a disgusting morning person) before I leave the house, and I’m enjoying it so much

[@funguscreature6833]

i recently started reading as a hobby again, just this month. i know about myself that super short term goals dont work for me, so i try for about 50 pages a day but i dont like to hold myself so strictly to that. my main goal was to read 3 books a month because that felt attainable but not crazy....ive already read 7 books this month.

[@KaraToNihongo]

Trying so hard to listen but Im so distracted by how beautiful your hair looks! ♡♡♡♡

[@OnBleeckerStreet]

It’s funny, I also saw a Franz Wright’s quote from this book and went to add it to my tbr list. His poetry sounds so beautiful!

[@TheEVBC]

As a former synchronized swimmer, The Union of Synchronized Swimmers has made my "to read" list.

[@lb3659]

I love that your mercy is from DFTBA. Amazing

[@elizabethladd8650]

Honestly, make your goal so easy you can’t not do it. Like, 4 pages a day. Once you have a book in your hands everyday you will want to read so much more.

[@margauxb3591]

I’m only one book away from reaching my reading goal for the year and i am PUMPED

[@jmsl910]

well-done! what were your three faves?

[@margauxb3591]

@@jmsl910 i’d say On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, Pachinko and Les Misérables, and Serious Concerns by Wendy Cope for poetry!

[@amittanti2375]

I highly recommend a book (secrets of Sanatan dharma) available on Amazon and kindle

[@JessicaMiller-sd2uf]

Did you... do something new with your eyebrows? 😂 They look good fam

[@nicholasqueiroz88]

The one thing I do to create a reading habit is switching to reading whenever I catch myself spending time in social media. I think it’s a more valuable way to spend my precious time whenever I’m off work.

[@Kath_BookVampire]

I have managed to make it a habbit to read 30 minutes to an hour every morning and it is going very well, i set my alarm accordingly when i have plans

[@antoniak2498]

I am so happy that you started Anne of Greengables and that you like it!!!

[@aterrill18]

The whole Anne series is fantastic! If you love the first one, there are 7 more!

[@ochoheido]

My favorite is "Anne's House of Dreams". Soooo lovely. - Heidi

[@carolcvargas1]

if you do read a chunk of books from the same category it would be really cool if you could make a reading vlog (also so that we could enjoy the view of your beautiful house)

[@elisabethprice4697]

wait what's the book that you have that's about L.M. Montgomery?

[@emilyk8719]

I actually had a lot of luck forming a reading habit! I would read during my 30 minute break time, every day I was at work, and it worked really well for me! Unfortunately, my boss started scheduling me for shorter shifts, though, so now I only get a 10 minute break and it’s not quite long enough:/

[@SamwiseThePippin]

I love the sweater

[@bishopscore]

You are such a beautiful human being. Thanks for sharing your world with the rest of us.

[@elisabethprice4697]

I I'm obsessed with Anne of green gables I love the book and the movies I have yet to finish the books but I plan to!

[@ipshitajee]

I would like to subscribe to BOTM but it doesn't ship in India 😫

[@zissizalana6850]

Wow! I'm so distracted by how beautiful the room you are sitting in is.

[@youhavesproutsforeyespossi6616]

my best tip for adding a new habit is finding ways to make it an important step between doing things or completing your day, like I got biking into my routine by making it my only way to get to work

[@ForTheLoveOfMusicals]

Do you know what the circumference is of the beanie? I’m in need for a new beanie, but I want to make sure it fits nicely