The other day I read for 6 hours in a row

...and it was bliss.
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[@DanLayton]

Chloe and I used to have specific Reading Days where we'd go to each other's place with the sole intent of sitting quietly and reading, breaking only to chat through a passage or ask if the other wanted food. They were glorious. I don't know why we ever stopped. I'm very glad you're taking time for you in any way possible, huzzah

[@emmathejourneywoman]

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[@ImSupposedToSleep]

this sounds like heaven!

[@starpasta]

OMG that sounds lovely.

[@andrineslife]

I spent my birthday reading an entire book (AART) and then going out for dinner with friends, and I'm pretty sure that I've just started the perfect birthday tradition for me. I think I'd forgotten too, just how much reading can quiet my many worries.

[@valkyrie_cain86]

I read AART in a day (though most of it was a long haul flight), and I totally get what you mean in the refreshingness of reading an entire book in one go. I haven't managed doing this for months.

[@andrineslife]

@@valkyrie_cain86 it is such a great feeling! I haven't done it in years, but I'll definitely try to find more opportunities in the future 😊

[@TheRainydayvideo]

I have also found the joys of reading again, it does wonders for work based anxiety. I would love to get an insight into your producing work, as a filmmaker I'd find this very interesting.

[@emilyrose4269]

Reading for 6 hours IN A ROW is goals

[@valkyrie_cain86]

Its so nice to hear from you again, especially after just listening to your episode of Dear Hank and John (only took a 150 episodes for you to appear in it :P). I am on a semester exchange in Sweden, which has been a big change. There are so many exhilarating things about being over here, but that doesn't change the lonliness at times and disconnection from everyone back home.

[@celineludewig987]

Crystal Ridge that sounds very interesting, what do you study in Sweden?

[@valkyrie_cain86]

I study computer science. It's only one semester being away from my home university, but it is very exciting.

[@celineludewig987]

oh nice, I am going to move there next year :)

[@love_tammy]

I had a rather long summer of not doing too much and I read a lot of books and it was wonderful but now school started again and I already notice how much I miss reading for an hour or so at a time. I still read every morning on the train and when I go back home and I need that time and it's very important to me. I'm not really going anywhere with this but... yeah, reading is so important to me and I love that I have carved certain times that are only reserved for reading because I don't want to miss out on so many amazing books.

[@ellabooray]

My Aunty always made my cousins get out waay more books from the library than they could read, as a form of support. I asked her about it a few years ago and she said you "had to play the game". So I love by that - playing the game and getting too much out

[@Hedbasch]

Thanks for this wonderful video, it liften my spirit and was exactly what I needed today.

[@sofiawirell8256]

That does sound like a dream! I can't really remember the last time I read a book for fun or relaxation or enjoyment, which is really sad. I used to love reading and every now and then I buy books because they seem amazing but the bookshelf fills up and the time never seems to present itself to actually take the time to read. It is one of my goals for this autumn to set aside a couple of hours eveery week so I can get back into reading again!

[@JenB692]

I don't have something really deep to add, but I definitely feel you on the healing effect that comes from taking a large block of time to get completely emersed in a book and letting it take you away! There's nothing better. Also, your hair colour is really lovely in this, it looks so rich and healthy :)

[@JamesScantlebury]

I've recently moved house - and my commute is much shorter. Therefore my lovely daily 40 minutes of reading on the train to Waterloo has vanished. Since then, I've really struggled to set aside uninterruptible time for reading (before you ask, I fall asleep if I try and read in bed). Anyone have any tips for ensuring that you set aside time for sustained reading?

[@EmilyXzy]

I've been struggling with this exact thing so I don't have any special advice. I went from ~45 min each way down to ~20 min last month, which has been great for my life but bad for my reading. I do like to read on my lunch break at work, which isn't the most social thing, but I enjoy it a lot and it is somewhat "scheduled reading time".

[@valkyrie_cain86]

I have found audiobooks to be helpful. I got into them because I get motion sick reading on public transport, but they are nice to listen to on all sorts of occasions. My local library has some eaudiobooks I can borrow, which is great

[@starfiring]

@@valkyrie_cain86 there is a great app that a lot of libraries connect to called Overdrive, it has audiobooks and ebooks for free and you don't have to pay for them. There is due dates though, but they're up to 21 days. I hope this helps everyone

[@onginiivist]

So nice to have a video from you again! I hope to get back into the habit of reading. I have at least 30 books waiting and AART on the way (the delivery company lost the first copy), but I realised a few days ago at least one of the reasons I haven’t really been reading and it’s my worsening eyesight. Coupled with the rainy gloomy weather and days getting shorter I had a few bad mental health days after that realisation. But I decided to try to read more, see how it goes and then maybe switch to audiobooks.

[@Titaniumbunny24]

How do you manage to keep Your reading attention span like that with all the discussion of social media. I used to read for hours but I find it so hard now. It's like my brain has been rewired.

[@zinasoldat]

I (sort of) re-discovered my love of just reading when I started AART. It took me 3 days to read (which used to be a long time for me to read just one book) but left me so refreshed and more ready to face my life. I missed just spending a few hours outside of myself and hope I will remember to read more fiction.

[@ifonlyicould]

i don’t know why i am always so reluctant to dedicate time to reading because when i get into a book i feel so comforted and enriched and i want to read all the time. thank you for reminding me why reading is amazing.

[@KathyTrithardt]

I love being pulled into a bookish vortex, because even though I read often, there are still these brilliant moments where it completely wraps me up and transports me, and I have the best time.

[@AnaLuiza-pi1tu]

I’ve missed you talking about books! There’s really nothing more recharging than reading for a couple of hours. I’m glad you had time to sit down with some great books! Do you reread often? Or just a couple of favorite books?

[@mesayingthings7063]

nice to see you, rosianna. glad you had such a peaceful moment

[@Manderyn]

I haven't been able to really read for a long time because of concentration issues, but earlier this summer I read (for the first time) Cursed Child in one go. It was so nice to finally read again for so long, and also gave me such a nice familiair feeling. I can totally relate to this video!

[@SarahShotts]

YES! I had this same realization over the summer and it has been transformative.

[@kadelari]

Algo pasa con tu voz y con la manera en que abordas las diferentes situaciones en tu vida que sirven como un tranquilizador para mi. Que bueno verte de vuelta!

[@augustaholyfield388]

Since starting college I've realized how much reading for pleasure has an impact on my happiness because I have almost no time to do it. I definitely want to follow your lead and work at carving out time for that in the day/week

[@xXSabzyKababzyXx]

The way you described your summer is exactly how I felt mine was. Also just bought another novel by James Baldwin so think I should dig into that too. Best of luck Rosianna !!! I love your face on my feed :)

[@winterswept6151]

I find (and have always found) the way you think and process and speak about things so helpful. Really appreciate your videos like this

[@ellenannmary]

Nice to see you in my sub box again Rosianna! I’ve just started my masters degree in Shakespeare studies but I have come down with the nastiest cold. My counsellor made me promise to take a couple of days off so I’m gonna have a reading-for-fun day today too- hopefully!

[@starpasta]

So many faces I have missed returning! This is great. So good to see you! I have missed your face. :) I'm in grad school and trying to balance it with work. So far so good, still adjusting. That's so great about your reading. KZbin and the internet has changed that a lot for me, and I have also found lately when I try to read at night I get really sleepy after about five minutes. I need to make some dedicated time to reading.

[@RahulSingh-books]

It was nice listening to you and speak about reading and then the ups and downs of summer. I wanted to watch someone talk about these things. It was peaceful to hear you. Have a wonderful winter ahead. Sending love. :)

[@JJC1138]

It's lovely to see you, and I'm glad you're finding some time for yourself. There's some liberation in realising that you don't have time for everything you want to do. I've had this habit of saving the stuff I really want to do for later, after less important things have been gotten out of the way. I'm increasingly realising that that is some bs, and actually just doing the things I really want to do first.

[@fantasytaylz]

Omg yes!!! I blocked out my entire work schedule which is usually quite hectic and busy and pulled an “all day-er” reading Hank’s new book (8 hours in total) and it was so incredible to get back in reading and fall back in love with what I enjoy the most. I appreciate this video, it is perfect timing for me to watch! Also I was inspired by you to participate in Sobertober as well❤️

[@alenemarie1726]

I really need to start slicing times to read and create in my day. Like solid blocks of time for those things. Bc I know they help me so incredibly much.

[@latestranger]

I'm so glad to see you back and hear about your life! I've been re-reading the Harry Potter books while listening to Harry Potter and the Sacred Text for the first time (Currently I've finished re-reading PoA and am working through Season 3 of the pod to 'catch up') and it's such a joy. As much as I love Harry Potter, I'm not much of a re-reader, so this is my first concerted re-read of the whole series and was my first ever re-read of less beloved instalments (Chamber of Secrets, for me, and upcoming, Goblet and HBP). It's really shaking up my brain in an interesting way. I've also hit a point in my life where everything has fallen into place for me to find a physical practice that I really love - it took, in retrospect, a certain amount of time, money, location, comfort in myself, inspiration, understanding of my gender expression, and the technical details of my wardrobe, but I've really fallen in love with an aerial/circus gym in the last few weeks and working on that and seeing improvement has had a profound impact on my mental health. It felt like it came out of nowhere but I'm so glad it did.

[@accidentallybreathle]

Missed your videos! Glad you're back x

[@shewhotalksalot]

Thanks for the video rosianna! I love hearing about what you are up to.

[@SeekTheGreatPerhaps3]

So pleased to see your face in my sub box again

[@ninbin34]

i got a 5 minute add for pro anti-feminists before this vid

[@sarahspencer5470]

I probably need a good day of reading too

[@darinkathijs1814]

So relatable!

[@adriansilva817]

Lovely 👍😊💖

[@somanypetals]

man I love the hair tho

[@thathoopy]

so good to see you again :)

[@juliam2222]

I love days like that - especially if I can actually read a few hours without a to do list in the back of my head. Makes you appreciate it even more. Glad to see a new video from you Rosianna, I always love your take on whatever topic the video is about. ❤

[@juliam2222]

Man, grammar is not my friend today. I meant "back of your head" obv. 😅

[@Ironballs69]

Hey stranger, long time no see! Both reading for 6 hours in a row and taking out more books than you can read from the library remind me of my childhood. Summer was certainly a thing this year, I could have done without some of the super hot days that's for sure. I have got a bunch of creative projects I have abandoned part completed that I should really do something with. It is very hard for me to find motivation when there is no clear end goal or pay off for something. Looking forward to seeing move videos some time in the future. Stay well!

[@ohheytherelaura]

LOVED seeing that little new video notification. Welcome back! I've also been on a nice reading kick of late, and my partner has been exploring a NEWFOUND love of reading. I've been feeding him Patrick Ness and he is really into it which is just lovely :)

[@lemonlemonster]

Yay, so glad you're back! Finished AART last night and loved it, and was actually considering picking up Motherhood next. I've heard so many good things about it.

[@EmilyXzy]

That's so great. Today I had two glorious notifications saying books are in at the library, ones I've been waiting months to read (Impostors by Scott Westerfeld and the new Cormoran Strike), and I think there's no better notification to get. Happy reading.

[@iliveinmyhead]

I've had a weird hard but good summer as well. The more I talk to people lately the more it feels like it's being going around. So this summer I went to Amsterdam by myself. It was only for a few days, but it was the first time I've taken a trip abroad on my own, the first time I've been on a plane on my own, the first time getting through an airport alone (far and away the most stressful part of the entire experience!). Surrounding that my brother has been unwell, - which is not unusual but no less stressful for that - my work situation is ridiculously up in the air and it seems like everyone I know is either going through a breakup or something else differently painful. I had a similar being nice to myself realisation. I think the real challenge is to continue giving yourself that grace once the immediate catastrophe is dealt with - or in a quiet phase, depending on your particular situation. I'm always happy when one of your videos pops up in the feed. Keep taking care of yourself. Lots of love x

[@Catrionaos]

I love this. You are a fabulous human. Thank you so much for making this beautiful little pondering & honest video. Sending you positive vibes and hope that you continue to take care of yourself and read lots ❤️ would really love to know what you’ve been reading in general / maybe some reviews when/if you feel like it?

[@gracecarter1469]

​I am currently knee deep in assessments for university, and I miss reading days so much. I have a two-hour commute (one way) to uni two days a week and spend that time reading, but if I have access to the internet, I always feel like I should be doing other things.

[@madicemusic]

So glad you're back to the KZbin space, Rosianna! Looking forward to seeing more from you. Planning on taking a leaf from your book and spending this winter break reading and catching up with myself instead of working myself to misery. Absolutely cannot wait.

[@theuncommonviewer]

Rosianna! So nice to have a video from you. Always championing your thoughts to my friends. Love the hoop earrings btw. Looking quite London.

[@celineludewig987]

Oh so excited to see a video from you again, it has been a little and I am just at the library now, reading a book that makes me think about your Vlogmas.. (It's called Stamp Stencil Paint by Anna Joyce) Here it is always hot and I can't wait to go home for the winter :D

[@katyspencer797]

A similar thing happened to me last week when I read Hank's book for the first time. Because it was so new I set aside a lot of time to finish it quickly and I really enjoyed that dedicated time for pleasure reading. I have been doing a lot of reading for school and a reminder that not all books are a slog was much appreciated! Now back to my philosophy homework...

[@emmathejourneywoman]

I felt very similarly when I was reading AART this last week. Being in grad school and being a mom and keeping up with the varying sides of the news on my Twitter and just doing all the things, I’ve been so wrapped up that I hadn’t had the uninterrupted moments to read I would’ve liked. With An Absolutely Remarkable Thing coming out that I was excited for, my husband was excited I had a book and helped lots so I could relax and read. Such a wonderful clarifying feeling for my soul. A lot like you said Rosianna! What books are you reading now Rosianna? What books are you reading now other commenters? Any other books you finished over the summer? OOH! How about a video about books you’ve read this year so far? Not anything too long but just a list of the books and a sentence of why you liked/didn’t like it? Just a thought 😊 it’s so nice to see and hear from you again!

[@selinadiamandis]

So nice to hear from you again Rosianna, your videos are always such a comfort to me and this one is no exception. I hope you're having a great day!

[@Applepopess]

Yay, happy to see you back here. :) Your video resonates with me so much! I got married last month and especially the days before and right after the celebration were exhausting, physically, mentally and emotionally. So at some point I just laid in bed and started reading, and I was finally able to truly immerse myself in a book again and find inner calmness; it was so great. And it reminded me what a fundamental thing reading can be. It can be so consuming in the best of ways and in that way help one connect with oneself.

[@morganoates2012]

I feel this especially when I'm rereading something that I already know I love. It's even more comforting and fulfilling for my brain to get lost in that for hours on end. If I'm reading something new and discovering it for the first time, I'm more inclined to spread it out over shorter reading periods. Also, hi, it's so good to see you again.

[@RosyCheeksOfMerlot]

This came at the perfect time, as I’m researching for my dissertation and I’m feeling lost. I hope reading more can help clear up my frenzied brain. Thank you for sharing x

[@elliesandpancakes]

Oft, the bit about trying to serve other people's needs was relateable (so was the bit about the dark)

[@bettyreads222]

glad to see a video from you again. i got my reading energy back in september and am hoping to continue into the coming colder months because like you mentioned the joy of reading when the world can be too much is so healing.

[@Inucat]

I used to read a lot on my way to uni. My commute was 1,5 hours each way (living at home meant being without debt and we get a ticket from the uni )and often I used the time to read the papers I was supposed to read in preparation but on the way back I read my books. It was great and I read about one book a week. Last two years I walked to work so no time to read and I realised the other day how little I've been reading :/ Sadly I seem to have lost my focus to read for hours uninterrupted

[@tokioblues]

I missed your videos so much, so good to see you back in here. 💖

[@peppa_pig_]

and lol? I'm pretty sure the majority of avid readers have days of binge reading I've done this since I was 8

[@justalittlenutsy]

Wonderful to watch this, I've so missed your videos!

[@Milllie91]

I loved Motherhood so much. Have you read How Should a Person Be? I just bought it so I can reread it, I'll definitely be rereading Motherhood soon too. I've been in a reading slump, but your videos have always managed to inspire me to read so here's hoping :) also, did you read My Year of Rest and Relaxation? Love to hear your thoughts.