Week 29 Of Books Being Sick! Kind of a weird one?

[@kristoffermurdoch5176]

‘One was too many and a thousand was never enough.’ Happy sobriety- thanks for sharing. One day at a time . Today I’m 1430 days sober ❤

[@blacknbluecollarreader]

Proud of you!! Keep fighting the good fight. We do recover.

[@nameeman01]

It's quite shocking how few people know about the forbidden book "magnetic aura" on Borlest

[@shineon1991]

Good luck with you're sobriety. Ive got the same problem with alcohol and found reading very helpful as a way to keep my mind off it in the early days. I'm now 14 months sober

[@bethconfer8099]

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[@booksaresick]

thank you! This is very cool to hear

[@blacknbluecollarreader]

Proud of you. Keep up the good work. 💪

[@emilieboivinguay]

Congrats! I hope you are proud of yourself ❤

[@matthewpino-rosado6079]

Sending you a tremendous hug on that decision man. I did the same almost a year ago, went through the same thought process where I knew limiting or cutting down on the in-take wasn't gonna work, so I just cut it out. And I'm so happy to hear you say the same, you should feel very proud. Stay strong dude!

[@merylconnelly-chew7644]

Congrats!! Sobriety is great and hard and worth it. Thank you for sharing :)

[@amandaponvia8170]

Congrats on 20K! Always enjoy your posts. Oskee wee wee!

[@sethswimmer6882]

Congratulations on the sobriety. I hit one year in April and it's the best decision I made. Much love

[@joshjacobs105]

I’m so excited to hear that you want to work towards sobriety in this way! You might think it was a weird thing to say but for me it was so cool to see. I’ll be praying for you and I know that you will see great things come out of your brave and bold decision🙏🏻❤️

[@torcas06]

I’ve been absolutely loving your videos lately. The style, humour, variety of genres, all of it! :) I’m going to Burlington for a bridal shower this coming weekend (I live in Ottawa) so I’m gonna check out Booked Experiences as, turns out, it’s only 25 mins away from the venue. I’m pumped!!

[@Quiet-Ad]

6 years sober in September and just fell back in love with reading this year. Found your channel a couple months ago and appreciated your enthusiasm and genre-agnostic approach. Beginner’s mind is the best mindset! Thanks for sharing and keep up the good stuff 👍

[@nameeman01]

It's quite shocking how few people know about the forbidden book "magnetic aura" on Borlest

[@azchen]

it’s not weird at all. happy you’re willing to share your struggles with us. good luck with you’re sobriety!

[@nameeman01]

It's quite shocking how few people know about the forbidden book "magnetic aura" on Borlest

[@Cal_ta]

one of my goals for this year was to go sober from alcohol, good luck on your journey ❤

[@jlofcalifornia]

Been sober since Feb 9th 2022, it was the best decision i ever made. I too have an addictive personality. Hope you can stay sober and reap the benefits. I never would have even got back into reading along with my many new hobbies that I have now if i wasn't sober. Good luck and one day at a time.

[@blacknbluecollarreader]

Same. Proud of you and keep up the good work!! 💪 Reading has been my new addiction in sobriety as well.

[@jodilinberg1904]

I love the vulnerability and sobriety news! Please do continue to share your journey!

[@Catherine-gb2qy]

I personally love you sharing something so personal. I feel like I know you so much more now and I'm sure some of your other fans will feel the same. All the best with sobriety.

[@bethconfer8099]

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[@grooviegroves4683]

Lovely! Hope you're well & good luck with sobriety. I will celebrate that anywhere!

[@melisamansueto8996]

Thank you for sharing your sobriety with us. I stumbled upon your channel because I really like Steven King. I have recently decided to chose sobriety for myself as well and for the same reason you did. One of the best decisions I've made! And I've decided to start The Dark Tower adventure, also reading some books like Salen's Lot, Insomnia, and Hearts in Atlantis along the way. Best wishes!

[@shelbygoodwin9124]

haha thats amazing! congrats on the sobriety decision! i am in the same boat and honestly, it's usually easier for me to not have anything to drink versus trying to only have one or two. best of luck to you, Nick!

[@charliereadabook]

I’m about three years in to my own sobriety - the hardest parts at the beginning turn into a superpower before long. I remember the first time I went to a wedding after starting my sobriety and being so anxious about it but by the end of the e night I was like “hell yeah I can just be a human being” and feeling really cool for not going for my usual crutch. Best of luck!

[@Mattbarentsen]

This is so cool, thanks for sharing Nick. Sobriety is huge for me. I’ve been sober 5 years now, taking it one day at a time but I will say running and reading have been crucial for me. Thanks for sharing.

[@mafaldagomes1710]

Yes, I noticed the difference between the two cameras and I actually prefer this one! Everything up close is more defined (including you!). Good luck with your sobriety! Your health will improve and you’ll be saving money to get more books! Yay!🎉🎉🎉

[@antiperspirant]

Hey, I listened to this entire video (multi tasking so was listening in the background) and heard you mention sobriety... I'm 6 months sober, and never felt better. I wish you the best with your journey, man. I've just subbed and can't wait to see more of your content :)

[@aquariuslibrarian]

Thanks for mentioning sobriety! I think its important to hear about and it can be a big inspiration to others. Ive been sober for 6+ years now and its one of the best decisions i have ever made. It enables me to channel my addictive personalityinto something more fruitful. And thats why i bought more than 100 books last year hahaha. Id like to hear about updates on that!

[@terridemarest7880]

Love your channel. Thanks for sharing congrats. 4 years sober here. I love it. Books are my addiction :-)

[@HeatherB81]

I just want to say, I am so proud of you and seeing your channel grow. You definitely provide a unique perspective on books and reading and I just love your channel and seeing other people discover you too!

[@CarolAttrux]

Congratulations on 20k subscribers! Love your channel. All the best in your sobriety journey. One day at a time.

[@GrahamHemming-sm3ss]

Wow!! Thank you for sharing - I totally relate on the drinking situation - I hope you crush it. Congrats on 20k subs. Keep up the great work, onward and upward.

[@blacknbluecollarreader]

Thank you for being vulnerable enough to tell us about your struggles with alcohol. I almost 8 years clean/sober and it's the best decision I've ever made. Oh and Swan Song is an absolute banger.....it may be the best book I've read all year am I hoping it wins. It may not be that deep but if you ever need someone to talk too I'm around. 💙

[@chelseabish6230]

I share a similar struggle with an addictive personality and really appreciate you sharing about sobriety. I decided to try sober February ("Because it's the shortest month haha!") and my life immediately got so much better. I'm a few days away from 6 months sober and haven't looked back!

[@wrigap]

Hey buddy, I think it’s awesome to share such a big part of your life, I just had 4 years sober in June because I also always need 37 beers. Best decision I’ve ever made. If you feel like sharing please keep us updated on how it’s going and I hope you have a supportive group around you to help guide you through the hard days. Be well ❤

[@kamidsjournee]

I don’t struggle with alcohol, but I do struggle with sugar. I have had to 100% cut it out of my life. Way to go on your decision and journey!! Thank you for sharing. Oh, and the book-buying struggle is real.

[@jennshar67]

The struggle with sugar is real. It’s so hard for me to fully cut it out (like added sugar) because it’s EVERYWHERE but maybe I need to follow suit!

[@twiceborn_by_grace]

You mentioning sobriety, helped me not fall into something that I’ve struggle with. I’m going to try to remember you and keep my mind right.

[@allyse7701]

Man I haven’t had a drink for about a year and it’s been one of the best decisions for me personally. Thanks for sharing Nick!!

[@jsorge1]

I love your channel and funny enough I do look forward to your posts! I’m 27 years sober and it is something I’m very proud of and grateful for. If you ever struggle, I’m just a post away. Sending you admiration and encouragement!!!!!!

[@juliemetcalf3072]

I wish you peace and success on your sobriety journey. Your podcast is so enjoyable, and your commentary on books is unique and refreshing. Circe sounds like a good August book, but the others are also promising. I can't wait to see what is chosen.

[@LesHugg]

Congratulations on deciding to enter sobriety! I wish you the best of luck, and am so happy you shared with all of us. I am 16 months sober and it is absolutely the best decision I ever made in my life. I'm looking forward to hearing if you find any difference with your reading in sobriety. I've been able to really enjoy what I'm taking in more, rather than just escaping.

[@melissalincourt7261]

Hearing you talk about your struggles with alcool and your plans on sobriety makes me feel like I am not alone! I have the same kind of addictive personality(did the same with books and also with plants lol) and I was always the one friend that could never have just one drink…. I was fine not drinking but if I had one, I needed 10 😅 I had tried to limite my consumption in the past and it never worked long terme for me. Last year I dicided to quite cold turkey and althought it was hard and sometimes I still struggle (summer is especially hard for me with BBQ etc). I am now 16 months sober and It was the best decision I ever made for me and my familly . Thank you for sharing I wish you all the best in your soberiety journey! ❤

[@moonbabyg]

You are awesome. I wish nothing but good things for you and your family. It takes courage to stop drinking. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@jeffwaesch5110]

I’ve found that sobering up, and hopefully permanently, is like a vacation/transformation from your former self. Don’t worry about being ‘preachy’. Talk about as much as you feel comfortable.

[@eringolive]

Totally feel you on the alcohol. I’m 70 days sober today. Not weird. I made a whole video on it and I mention it here and there in my vlogs, and it’s been well received.

[@thomasceneri867]

Coffee dehydrates - drink a lot of water if you feel dehydrated. ❤ sir- see Good for you about your sobriety!! Thank you for sharing that. You are much better off. We love you!

[@kramkram07]

These comments are a bright light! Congrats, Nick! This was really encouraging to hear!

[@MrMikeFTV]

Amazing honesty dude - I'm 8 years after cutting drink out. Much like you, I have a very addictive personality, and when I got into books a few years ago, my shelves filled up incredibly fast. Cutting out the negatives has done a lot for my headspace, so I hope you find the same with your journey (Also I 1000% think I have ADHD which would explain a lot so I'm waiting for my assessment 😅) Ironically, I followed you on IG too but I was WAY too addicted to that app, so instead of trying to cut back I just ditched it all together! Glad I can still follow your content man ❤

[@sarasantoro1591]

Thank you so much for talking about your sobriety! I made the same decision just over a year ago for the same reason as you and it’s been awesome.

[@norahwinston9281]

One day at a time. Fall in love with self care. Refocus your energy on healthy and happier endeavors. I am 337 days sober today. It gets easier every day!Welcome to the cool kids club!!!!!

[@OakleyleR]

Being sober is a great feeling!

[@carlyluce8908]

Good for you for going sober! I'm very much the same way and ended up developing a problem with alcohol. I've been 2 years sober this year and honestly it's changed my life! Sparkling water has been a life saver and just like you, finding things that are much more productive to do that bring me joy! Congratulations!

[@patriciabuuck5277]

Good luck and bless you on your journey!!! I'm glad I found your channel love your take on books. I'm starting High Fidelity just from hearing you talk about it.😎

[@davidjames8948]

Love the sobriety announcement. I love your channel and I am nine years free of alcohol now. Like you, I couldn’t just have one - and it really impacted my creativity (I’m a photographer as well) and my joy. Please keep up with accountability. We are all here to support you 😊

[@bergere9]

You rock! Your health is totally worth it 🎉

[@aliciareadsinbr]

Congratulations and wishing you all the best with your sobriety. Side note, the video looks really good on the R6.

[@booksaresick]

I dig it too! A lot warmer for sure

[@noahhaller4019]

I love watching the video quality just advance and advance over time while watching your videos. It looks really professional, and your content for each video, including the way you deliver/talk, is super entertaining. You’re awesome, Nick!!

[@romyespy6586]

Proud of your decision on sorry!! Prayers for you! You can do it!!!!!!

[@heathercaswell]

Circe is truly a masterpiece! I would argue better than Song of Achilles, shocking I know 😂 Thank you for sharing your journey ✨

[@CB-jz8lj]

Love your channel dude.. books and sobriety.. best gifts to give yourself ever.. sober since 2019.. no regrets. ✌️

[@layne-davison]

Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on wizard and glass. Best book channel btw

[@wolfme4030]

You are correct on your pronunciation of Circe (Sir-sea). I could tell what book it was from the book shape 😂 Good luck on your sobriety, keep up with the updates if it helps to be accountable to us. Grats on the 20k as well.

[@SofDiane]

There seems to be many members of Books are Sick that follow the sobriety experience also. My husband has been sober for 7 years. It’s been a real joy that he doesn’t have to answer the questions-should I or shouldn’t I. He just doesn’t. And he has become a terrific reader. You are so open and available and we appreciate this. Dare I end this with” I love ya”. Like you end your podcasts. I mean it. Can I speak for the group--we all do.

[@SydneyBlissit]

I am glad that you shared your sobriety news! I think there are more people traveling on the sober journey with you than you’d think! Love your channel!

[@cheyenecampbell9255]

Congrats on your sobriey decision! And your 20k subscribers! Glad you shared! Much love and support!

[@Kodesterrr]

Another knock out video! By the way it wasn't weird at all. We love you man. Since you mentioned drinking Bubly try out La Croix Pomplemousse, it's my personal favorite.

[@josephsecker402]

We are here to support you whatever you do!

[@jules.mp3]

Excited that you’re considering Jade city. Definitely the #1 series I recommend to people. It’s the GOAT

[@tomh1760]

Every friend and loved one I’ve ever had has enjoyed sobriety and it’s immensely improved their lives! You’ll love it, you’ll kill it. Support from LA

[@lolilovealpacas]

thank you for sharing this new journey with us!! it takes a lot to be vulnerable online but im glad you did, your presence on yt is so fun and comforting and its just become that much more positive i think☺️😊 excited to see which book comes out on top. also lonesome dove is inching up closer and closer on my tbr bc every time you talk about it it reminds me of the way i talk about my favorite books so i feel like im missing out on a piece of art !!

[@BaseballWempe]

Nick, man that’s awesome about sobriety. Consider a group, if you want to stick with it. Keep blowing up these books man, huge fan on GoodReads for 2 years!!!

[@bethconfer8099]

LOVE your channel! When you post I will watch!! I applaud the fact that you know you have addictive personality. That is the first step. Love your authenticity!!

[@sarahhansen8004]

I think it’s amazing that you shared your new sobriety! I’m sure you’re going to feel amazing. Would love to hear more updates, it’s something Ive been considering for a couple years as well.

[@BarbaraBoholm]

Nick this was not weird,i am just glad you feel the love,support and warmth in this bookish family we have here,that we can all be who we are with ups and downs and our love of great,weird,scary,moving,qute,hilarious books of course😉💖👌🫂Lots of warm hugs coming your way from Sweden

[@user-tv2pv9cy5o]

Thank you for sharing your sobriety with us! I’ve noticed over the past few years that more & more people are choosing sobriety for different reasons and I think it’s great that it’s becoming more “normalized” to speak openly about. Best of luck!

[@corycaskey3448]

good luck with sobriety! I'm a recovering addict and now 4 years sober. I was the same was no matter what it was pills alcohol anything. just gotta find hobbies as you have with skateboarding and reading. I do those as well chess also was a big help. goodluck again brother you can do it

[@BookPigg]

I recently started Malazan. I am liking it but it is complex. I really like Empire of the Vampire and I am listening to the sequel now. Thanks for sharing about your sobriety. I’m not there yet but I know it has to happen at some point. Please keep talking about it and how you are coping.

[@Jodi9810]

Congratulations and best wishes on your sobriety - not weird to bring it up. I'm about halfway through Lonesome Dove and loving it! I hope in a future video you'll let us know how the other McMurtry book is.

[@cathyplayss]

First of all, major congrats on 20k! That’s super exciting! Second of all, so amazing that you have that awareness to say “hey, I have this kind of addictive personality and I’m gonna focus that into positive things and stop the “negative” things.” Good luck on that journey! I hope that you will have all the support that you need to make the transition easier! And third of all, yay books!

[@willhatfield362]

I have an additive personality too and my vices are books and booze so I totally feel you. I’m not trying to fully quit either, but I’m proud of you for giving up the world’s most additive substance

[@willhatfield362]

*addictive

[@HummingbirdG6843]

My grandfather was an abusive alcoholic after the war and wasn't a nice man. When my dad was younger, he was also quite the drinker (never abusive). Something happened one day (not sure what) and he realized he never wanted his daughter to live through his experiences, so he quit then and there. This was before I was born and it was just my sister, so I never saw him touch a drop of alcohol. He would rarely have an alcohol free beer, but that's it. I could sometimes hear other men make fun of him but it never bothered my dad. Our lives could have been way different. I am so proud of him for making that decision and putting his family first. He was the best man I've ever known. Thank you for sharing your experiences and you should be so proud of yourself for going sober.

[@ryandiaper]

I've been sober now since 1 Jan 2022. I wanted to do it for years and thought it would be entirely impossible. However it was the best thing I've ever done. Wishing you all the best Nick 😊

[@sootynemm]

just encountered this channel, stoked to sub, great vid!

[@monicasdesignprocess]

I love being one of the first to view your videos in the first 10 minutes it comes out, I always get so excited to watch 😆

[@lindsaywhipps1555]

I’ve been dying to see your review of Anxious People by Fredrik Backman since you mentioned buying it in one of your videos a while back. Maybe I missed you talking about it, but I was just curious if you’ve read it yet, and if so, what you thought? I could be wrong, but I feel like Fredrik Backman books would be right up your alley! Anxious People is an incredible book!

[@gmoney12stacks]

congrats on your sobriety, man! i’ll have 6 months under my belt july 30th and feel sooo much better than i did this time last year!

[@nicolederrenberger6599]

Good luck with your sobriety! You can do it! ❤ I enjoy your videos every week!

[@periannwashenfelder-uw9qj]

I don't read alot of fantasy, but I have a copy of Circe , somewhere in my treasure trove of books. I think I will read along in August. ALSO....I think it is important to talk about sobriety if it is important to you. I know it's an important part of my life. More power to you. I have never heard a person regret not drinking....as aposed to the opposite. I love your channel, by the way. My TBR has increased because of it!😂

[@barrysmith3408]

Good luck with sobriety! It’s not weird at all, it just makes you more real. Wizard and Glass is a beast of a book, best get cracking!!

[@mattwypijewski4192]

Stopped alcohol a few months before the pandemic and it was easily the best decision I’ve ever made for myself and my family. You’ve got this man. As a father of two young boys, it is so great to be a living example for them. Please let me know if you need any help. Reading (and coffee!) help as well as waking daily.

[@michelleyoung6722]

I stopped for 5 months and recently decided to drink while in Vegas for a weekend. Felt horrible, anxiety was up and on last night way over did it and made an ass of myself. Not drinking anymore. Life is so much better without it.

[@michaelmast_nomadicthrive]

Good for you on sobriety! I am 51 years old and I’ve recently cut out alcohol too. I’ve experimented with this off and on for decades, and though I don’t have a drinking problem with a capital P, I’ve found that I’m just way more productive and happy the longer I go without booze. Will I quit forever? Doubtful, I love a good glass wine too much, but for now I don’t really feel the need to drink. I’d rather be reading books! Keep up the good work on these videos, I find them engaging and fun.

[@thedadchef]

Wizard and Glass is one of my favorites - certainly the best Dark Tower book

[@thairob]

Awesome that you’ve decided to give it up. Don’t beat yourself up if happen to slip up and drink again. Just forgive yourself and start over. Coming from someone who has also battled alcohol.

[@heydear365]

Wow you found Rage! I've looked for it here in the US to no avail, but I listened to a recording of it here on KZbin. I laughed quite a few times, but it's dark times considering the subject matter.

[@CanadaCalm]

Awesome! I quit alcohol too, 9 months ago. It took my body 3 months of holding on then lost 25 lbs just like that. I sleep amazing now. Don’t miss the hangovers. See alcohol for what it is: alcohol is ethanol which liver turns to acetaldehyde which is “poison” that makes one feel drunk. It affects your brain which affects memory and reading. When I quit, my reading hobby exploded and I found your channel :) I also find far more tasty drinks out there when I do go out. Congrats on the success of your channel -Vancouver, BC

[@IanTerronesReads]

That Bachman books thrift find is what I imagine every time I step into a used book store

[@stranger990]

I just finished streets of Laredo! Wild timing man lol the author went through major heart surgery and then major depression when writing this book keep in mind but also there's always so much humor throughout with way more action. Honestly still plenty of beautiful happy moments not as much as dove but still sprinkled in there!

[@TwoMinutesonBooks-bt8lg]

Congratulations on your subscribers.

[@moev29]

Congrats on making the choice of sobriety! I also steer my addictive personality to books these days so I understand entirely.

[@dubhmoore575]

Sweet first episode from the new 2 studio version of Talking Story,, u2 sound tired but happy, delighted for the Minton clan, well done folks

[@TheEML23]

Good luck with sobriety! After my 2nd son was born I decided that i was done with drinking...gonna hit 8 months this week

[@kaylaanderson2391]

Slewfoot is one of my favorites from this year!!!!

[@drwigglechin]

I find bringing your own drinks to a meetup helps. NA beer has come a long way on flavor too and a lot of bars offer em now. Also electric skateboards are sick 🤙

[@nameeman01]

It's quite shocking how few people know about the forbidden book "magnetic aura" on Borlest

[@NathanShines]

Kudos to the sobriety, you don't have to hit rock bottom to realize an issue. A little over 2 years here.