The Memento Mori Tag - Booktube 2024

[@Sullsworld]

The first question really made me realize the importance of reading what you like! Loved this!

[@bookstalgic]

Thank you! As I was editing this, it also inspired me to go through my books and just donate what I wasn’t excited to read. Life’s too short!

[@Sullsworld]

@@bookstalgic Agreed!!

[@Man-With-a-Hat-Who-Reads]

The thumbnail showing a smiling face with the caption 'We are all going to die' made me lol. 🤣 I have gotten into keeping a list lately of books that channels are raving about and who mentioned them so I can give credit where credit is due. I understand people not liking to share their age. My problem is keeping track of how old I am. ;p This was a fun tag! I will have to add it to my list of tags to do. :)

[@bookstalgic]

Hahah, I'm so glad you said that about the thumbnail because after I uploaded it, I was afraid it looked superrrr creepy with me smiling like that! I actually lost 4 subscribers today. Yikes! As for keeping track of your age, I had to laugh. I spent most of year 36 thinking I was 37, so it was almost like I wasted it! xD I hope you end up doing the tag, I would love to hear your answers!

[@Man-With-a-Hat-Who-Reads]

@@bookstalgic I'll do it at some point. It is on the list. lol ;p

[@CliffsDarkGems]

This was a very weird tag, I loved your responses. Love Narnia! 😀 When I go I wanna Wake, an Irish celebration,. a party, with music and celebration at my passing. I want people to get smashed and wasted to 70s and 80s music. Then I will be content.

[@bookstalgic]

I agree, Cliff, very weird to talk about death in relation to books. I think it's good to have the discussion. I can barely get my husband to talk about it at all, it makes him super uncomfortable as I know many people avoid even thinking about it. I love your wishes for a "life celebration". That is definitely the way to go. :)

[@Adam_Dupree]

Amazing tag and video!! I can see clearly how your occupation as a nurse would give you that great amount of gratitude. That being said, I could not imagine myself in your position at all. I’m not squeamish about crazy injuries or blood but loss of life gets to me. As with Jennifer’s Channel, I probably read two of her recommended American Revolution books and loved them, but I can’t seem to reread them now, even though I want to. It feels like (and I hope this makes sense) that I lost the friend who gave me those books even though I went out to pick them up on my own. Strange how death doesn’t have to be close for us to feel it.

[@bookstalgic]

Thanks, Adam! Yeah, I definitely think being a nurse has changed my entire outlook on life. I am a totally different person than I was in my 20s. I'm honestly much better at loss of life than the emergencies though! I know what you mean though. I know what you mean about still being affected by the loss of someone we aren't "close" to. Losing Jennifer on Booktube made me so sad. I was surprised how affected I was by someone I had never met. I'm so glad her family has kept her channel up. It's so nice to watch her old videos and feel like we can still "visit" with her. :)

[@Adam_Dupree]

@@bookstalgic I am in the same way very glad. Her channel being kept up may still spark many readers to try many different genres. I am sure I’ll revisit and visit those one day. But like yourself I was very saddened by the news, still sad about it. But i’m glad we got the news from the family and weren’t left to speculate about her absence. That’s honestly very kind and considerate considering we are all ‘virtual’ friends.

[@bookstalgic]

@@Adam_Dupree I felt the same way. I agree, it was so kind of her family to let us know. I’m sure it was so devastating for them all to lose her :(.

[@AlbertTheConjugator]

Hello, Farrah! The topic of death always intrigues me. Your video made me think of rock star Corey Taylor. He goes ghost hunting and all that stuff. He had a theory about ghosts. Since energy cannot be created or destroyed, maybe there's no ghosts. It's just the recycled energy of someone who once was. 😮 As for dark humor, I'm your guy 😂. I'm gonna have a magician at my funeral. He'll put a clothe over the coffin and POOF! I'm gone 😊

[@bookstalgic]

That’s amazing 😂 🪄 💨 This topic intrigues me too. My husband and I used to be really into the paranormal investigation shows! We haven’t watched as many lately, but I agree about the energy always being there. Hope you’re doing well, Albert! :)

[@AlbertTheConjugator]

Hope you and your family are doing well! It'll be easier with the warm weather! I'll be outdoors with my coffee and a book. Maybe the Yankees on my tablet 😊

[@bookstalgic]

@@AlbertTheConjugator yesss Yankees for life ⚾️😄

[@awebofstories]

What an interesting tag and I think you have a very unique viewpoint on it, given your career. And yes, we are ALL GOING TO DIE!

[@bookstalgic]

This is definitely the strangest tag I've done so far! As weird and mysterious as death is, it's truly the one thing we all have in common! So weird :P

[@polyglotreading]

Thank you so much for doing my little tag. Some very inspiring answers. I'll definitely read the book written by the neuroscientist about his near-death- experience. I still have difficulties in reconciling my science-based way of thinking with my religious beliefs / spiritual needs ☺️. Best regards from Germany, - David

[@bookstalgic]

Thanks David, it was a very interesting tag! I hope you enjoy the book if you read it. Death is a very interesting topic and I agree, if you have strong religious beliefs, it can be a challenge to hear about near death experiences that may seem different from what we are taught to expect. I always hear the same thing, though, that they all experience an overwhelming and impossible to describe feeling of unconditional love. :)

[@BookBlather]

This tag is too sobering… I think I will stay away from it 😂. Every day is indeed a gift 💚

[@bookstalgic]

I hear you. I felt a little uncomfortable when I was watching other people do this tag, but by the time I got to filming mine, I just went for it (creepy thumbnail and all 😆). Hopefully we all have many, many more years of happy reading ahead of us!

[@ThoughtCouture]

Oh boy this is a thought-provoking tag 😅. I’ve started letting myself DNF with abandon this year, and it’s really helped me focus on books that are truly worth my precious, limited time. This was so enjoyable, and I’m glad I found your channel!

[@bookstalgic]

Thank you so much! I know what you mean; I never used to DNF, but I’ve started to this year and it’s getting easier and easier 😆. After filming this, I went through my shelf and got rid of about 10 books that I haven’t felt inspired to read at all. I made a list of them and if for some reason, I really regret it, I can at least get them from the library. And yes, free time definitely feels precious during this time in life! ✨📚😄

[@TheGrapeJellyLibrary]

Very nicely done. I enjoyed listening to your answers.

[@bookstalgic]

Thank you, Floss! 💖

[@BeyondBooks-wt5il]

I like that tag! Interesting to think about how many books we may have left to read ...or not! LOL! You had some good answers!

[@bookstalgic]

Thanks Reney! After I posted this I went through my shelf and pulled off 10 books to donate that I didn’t feel like I would ever get to. Life’s too short to waste on mediocre books! 🤗

[@BeyondBooks-wt5il]

@@bookstalgic So true! And those that you find mediocre may be someone else's next great read!

[@bookswithabel]

That thumbnail beside your smile cracked me up 😂

[@bookstalgic]

Haha, good! It was meant to be funny, but after I posted it, I was like “uhh maybe it’s too much?” 😂

[@bookswithabel]

@@bookstalgic mission accomplished 🤣

[@B-RollBooks]

Wonderful video, Farrah. Your gratitude for life, grounded in your professional experience, made this a delight to watch.

[@bookstalgic]

Hi Ellis! Thank you so much! It’s so ironic, because about a week after filming this, my uncle passed away unexpectedly :(. Every day is such a gift and I always try to remember that. 💖

[@B-RollBooks]

@@bookstalgic I’m so sorry to hear about your uncle. My condolences to you and yours.

[@bookstalgic]

@@B-RollBooks thank you 💖

[@TriumphalReads]

Great answers Farrah, this one is on my list to do as well but haven't gotten to it yet. Some of your books sounded interesting as well

[@bookstalgic]

Thanks Justin! I'm glad you enjoyed it and I would be really interested in hearing your answers if you decide to do this one! :)

[@FacelessBookReviews]

Speak for yourself... I'm like the song/show FAME.... I'm going to live forever... I'm going to learn how to fly... 😂 You're 45 so I'm sure you remember this. Lol Thanks for the video.

[@bookstalgic]

Believe it or not, I’ve never seen the movie! I definitely know that song though. Light up the sky like a flame! 💃 🔥 😂

[@krisreviews]

Love the Chronicles of Narnia! Great answers 🤗

[@bookstalgic]

Thanks Kris!! I’m glad I finally got to that series, even if it took me 40 yrs 😂

[@premadimauro2691]

You have a beautiful soul ❤

[@bookstalgic]

Wow, that may be the nicest compliment I have ever received. Thank you so much. :)

[@nafex3740]

Beautiful soul ❤️ 💖 ❤

[@bookstalgic]

Thank you! ❤

[@DanielsBibliophagy]

You killed it with this one.

[@bookstalgic]

Haha, we all thought this tag was dying, but I revived it :D

[@DanielsBibliophagy]

@@bookstalgic It's inevitable like death and taxes only tax season is over.

[@revenantreads]

I really enjoyed hearing your answers on this one.

[@bookstalgic]

Thank you so much, Vin!

[@grace_silva]

okay i hate this topic but proof of heaven sounds like something i want to read lol

[@bookstalgic]

It was really interesting! I need to give it a reread at some point. I gave it to my mom to try, but because she’s very Catholic, she was uncomfortable because everything she pictured heaven to be, was a bit different. I was fascinated by the amount of detail he remembered!

[@grace_silva]

@@bookstalgic it wasn’t until I was a adult that I realized Mexican Catholics are very different than other Catholics lol. We enjoy a bit of whimsy even if it flys in the face of the church’s doctrine 🤣

[@bookstalgic]

@@grace_silva hahah that’s awesome, the Mexican Catholics sound fun ✨🎉

[@scoutdarpy4465]

There will always be greater tragedies than death and one's illness. Insofar as I care I hope only to acknowledge the fact of my mind and its abilities. Anything else? Perhaps not... but I do tend toward the thought of death more than what I should. And I fear it. I fear it more than anything.

[@bookstalgic]

I'm very sorry you have so much fear regarding this topic. It's hard to say if we are naturally fearful of it, or if we learn to be afraid. I try to remind myself that it's a very natural process and all living creatures will experience it as many have before us and many will after us. The best we can do is to be the present moment and try to enjoy the little things each day if we can.

[@scoutdarpy4465]

​​@@bookstalgic Always so kind. And I appreciate that. I think when death does come for me, I will be ready; which, this is all that matters in my life. That I prepare for death - in these cases, that's how I consider myself - every thought, every feeling in service to death. That's a philosopher's lock and key. He knows this inevitability in all its forms, ancestral and otherwise. I will do the same. More of a melancholic optimist, lol. Fair game by the end of it; and all those who live with themselves... Always appreciated.

[@scoutdarpy4465]

​@@bookstalgic Lol. I reread my comment and noticed a very bad misspelling, lol. I won't say what it was, but that gave me a good laugh. Lol.

[@books_and_bocadillos]

🫶🏽✨

[@bookstalgic]

💖🤗