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[@fiddleleaffiction]

It took me 6 minutes of this video to realize that your books are on one of those metal invisible shelves and that you are not, in fact, a wizard who was pulling them Jenga style out of a free-standing stack, even though I’ve watched your other videos and knew you had a shelf like that 🤦‍♀️ Do I need more sleep? Possibly. Do I love your videos? Yes. Always.

[@lisaplummer8144]

😆😆😆

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

lmaoooo I like to keep people on their toes, what can I say?

[@matastrakova2179]

It´s so fresh to see someone who´s not affraid of getting rid of things. I´m the same.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I love to declutter, clean and throw away!

[@cathyg.9996]

I also love to get rid of things. It makes me happy to donate things to different organizations but I do struggle to part with my books. However you have inspired me to unhaul some books because I have way too many that I don’t need. The struggle is real 😬

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I love giving clothes away. Oleg and I are constantly ridding our hangers, so the next step was to get rid of the bookies (Oleg is also happy that I'm not stacking them around the apartment anymore)

[@ravent3016]

I built a Little Free Library, and it really amped my desire to share books I own with other readers. And someone recently shared a video of dropping off wrapped books to LFLs, as a Blind Date with a Book thing. That looks like fun.

[@shelbycrobinson]

Ugh same, I love getting rid of things and the freedom that comes with not forming attachment to everything I own.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Once they're gone, I feel a nice cleanse

[@HeatherB81]

Why do I like you so much? 😆 You’re one of those people I wish I was lucky enough to know in real life.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Huge compliment. Thank you so much. I'm much shorter in real life haha

[@bonniehickey9978]

I really like your criteria for letting go of things. I’m trying to thin out my collection and I really waffle a lot and can’t be decisive!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I just rip it off like a bandaid. If I second guess myself, I'll keep it!

[@natassa9297]

Okay but I just met Patti Smith last week and got a book signed and that IS her signature, yes!!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

ummmm how was she?????!!!

[@natassa9297]

@@AnaWallaceJohnson So so cool and chill and down to earth!!! I told her I was going to her concert the next day and she told me to send her energy if she gets tired :')

[@Redbearyoga]

Uh oh… my books better watch out I’m feeling the effects of decluttering

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

they can run, but they can't hide!

[@imnoemit]

How easy is this- 😁love it. I used to own many books I didnt really loved and gave them away and sold them. Nowdays I read mostly from the library and I have found gems there which later I get to be part of my now personal small collection. I think only what one really loves and would re-read is worth keeping. I love the public library as a place to find underrated books. Love your shelf, its cool😍💜

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I definitely agree with that. I think if I stumble across a rare or unique cover, I'll consider keeping it. Other than that, my tastes evolve so quickly that I can't fathom keeping things that aren't 'me' anymore

[@capripoa]

I worship you and your videos

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

love you sm

[@vanessawolski4541]

I want to thank you profusely for introducing me to Jon Krakauer. I just finished Into Thin Air and now I can’t read anything else until I’m through his catalog 😍

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I'm so happy you love him! He's such an intelligent and forward writer. Any topic he covers I know I'm getting the best version possible

[@juliapachecoguedes]

you give me lorelai gilmore vibes and i love it so much

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

kissing your hand rn thank you

[@fredricschwartz7727]

Hi Ana- it's refreshing to see someone going thru their collection AND be the judge, jury and executioner of the failed ones that didn't make it....

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

sometimes you gotta live life with a hard executioner's hand

[@nursemain3174]

Where did you get that cool stacking shelf from

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I found it on the side of the road lmao. But if you research ‘floating book shelf’ something similar should come up

[@AthynVixen]

Patti, The absolute Queen. From Brooklyn? MUST have ❤

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

So sorry it didn't work out! Another time, another find!

[@DawnyG]

I read Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan on your rec. and I loved it!! thanks! now waiting for Foster from the library.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

!!! So happy to hear that. Do let me know what you think of Foster--been hearing some mixed reviews!

[@jeremytorgersen]

Great video, I am culling my book collection right now. Definitely keep and read Walden and Civil Disobedience.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I absolutely need to! Thinking of bringing it on a camping trip.

[@jeremytorgersen]

@@AnaWallaceJohnson Great idea!

[@erika8555]

Do you think you will ever have a library but minimalist girly for life?

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Good question--I think I'll have a curated library when I'm in a bigger space. Definitely not huge, though. I love to have minimal possessions so I can just up and leave when needed

[@questionablekate]

watching this instead of getting rid of mine :)))))

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

ahahaha it's the thought that counts

[@nathansnook]

love the love for Sedaris. if you haven't yet, Calypso is a great recent collection of his that i laughed and cried with!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

omg, calypso I have given to a friend after my read of it. It's a classic passalong book and he kills it every time. I think you might love Crackpot by Waters. I laughed my literal ass off. still can't find it

[@Sthemingway]

That John Updike book's cover and typeface reminds me of all those Christopher Pike books from the 80s and 90s. And that King Lear purple.... makes me want to eat purple candy. What is going on? hahah. Yes! That Pink cover is very 90s/2000s UK cinema. It made me think of Late Night Shopping (Saul Metzstein, 2001) and Cashback (Sean Ellis, 2006).

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Wait, those two movie reccos were films I was entirely unfamiliar with, but now they're going on my to be watched (TBW) list

[@lisaplummer8144]

I really need to do the same. I moved too many books here. I don't know what I was thinking.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Moving books is a bank and back breaker!!

[@alsopato]

powerful self control & one vote yes for piano teacher halloween costume!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

RIGHT?! I'm thinking end scene outfit will help my costume. Stocking up on Heinz ketchup

[@MrUndersolo]

I gave away hundreds of books when I moved into my new place. Still hurts... 📚 📚 📚 😢

[@mmata1021]

Where did you get that shelf. Need one for my overflow as I have built in bookshelves but I, unlike you, cannot easily get rid of my books 😅

[@user-yg6ft1iu1i]

I just read The Wayward Bus and really enjoyed it. I love John Irving , Had to laugh a teacher gave you The World According To Garp. Probably banned in schools now days

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Probably! I'm thinking to reread some John Irving soon. Always associated his novels with fall

[@HA-bh1wh]

ROAD TRIP , ROAD TRIP , ROAD TRIP

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

sunshine on a rainy day!

[@lucyrutherford]

Getting rid of stuff is the best feeling 💕

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

basically a new person. freshly shaved

[@Literary_Baddie5838]

I've been playing a game of "Is she keeping it or is she not" ... Making my decision whilst you're still describing the book 😅... I've done fine with my guesses. Also that cover of One hundred years of solitude is really not giving anything; not even bad 😅

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

The cover said, "let's just protect the pages from rain," and that's it

[@ravent3016]

Woo hoo! Great unhaul.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Thinking to do it again soon!

[@booksthehausdown]

Kraftwerk?!? 😳 Adding that to the must buy list!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

everyone is talking about TBR's but no-one is talking about a MBL

[@booksthehausdown]

@@AnaWallaceJohnson both lists will be the death of me

[@Cakewalkingbaby]

Really got scared a few times, moments I was holding my breath😅

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

hopefully you didn't hold it for too long!

[@antheajohnson4234]

My new favourite creator

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

omg, hi! Thank you so much

[@margot_polo]

Ana, love the shelf! Where did you snag it? 🙏🏼 I’m in the market. Fun video!

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Thank you! I found this on the side of the road (lmao), but I think this one is west elm. If you type in floating bookshelf, you can usually find something similar!

[@margot_polo]

@@AnaWallaceJohnson Thank you! I almost added to my question: by the side of the road? lol

[@idalisreads4444]

I’ve always said the same thing 😂 I’m okay with letting go of anything, I’m happier without it or I find happiness being without it … dramatic yet true

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

sometimes we have to bring the drama that everyone is afraid to bring!!

[@lightscamerasashley.]

so many good books 💖

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

[@lulu_frances]

Loved this ✨

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

[@mountainbikingvampirewitch]

Any music recommendations? Or possibly your Spotify?? 👀 👀

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I don't have Spotify ( I use Soundcloud and YT), but I have loads of music reccos. Whatcha in the mood for?

[@mountainbikingvampirewitch]

@@AnaWallaceJohnson funky music for funky girls 😎 you always have such great music in your videos, so I trust anything you recommend!

[@HighWeirdness]

Awesome channel. 💯

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Thank you so much!

[@aliceguimaraes8359]

Books here in Brazil are tooooooo expensive for me to give them away. It will never be easy 😿

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

keep them forever!! and then pass them to your children!! build the family library

[@aliceguimaraes8359]

@@AnaWallaceJohnson wisenessessss

[@KDbooks]

I can’t believe you did Prichard dirty like that 😂😂😂

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

hahaha I did enjoy it!! so much!!

[@misssue14u]

This video helped me purge

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Clean it out, baby!!

[@marleneartigues]

I'm a minimalist (sort of) but a maximalist when it comes to books. It hurts me to get rid of these precious babies, even the ones I don't like. I was a little anxious watching this video and I may have yelled at you a couple of times and wondered, why not just get another shelf? Not gonna lie, had you gotten rid of East of Eden, we could no longer be friends. Still love ya though.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

hahahah I thought I heard someone screaming at me. I would get another shelf, but the apt is so small. plus, you can only find so many perfect bookshelves on the side of the road

[@ariareads]

fabulous as always! ps. i appeal to you to please stop adding books to my tbr my wallet cannot take it thank you

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

hahahaha I'll censor the covers and only talk about them vaguely, so you can't pinpoint exactly what the books are

[@AnaMariaBotoser]

Hey, Ana? Do you ship internationally on eBay by any chance?😊

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

baby cakes! So I have tried to ship internationally on eBay, but the shipping costs were astronomical, so I think it's best for everyone to have it be only domestic for the time being!

[@AnaMariaBotoser]

@@AnaWallaceJohnson oh, okay, got it😊

[@eimajhteb8288]

I love how u only read short books 😂

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

HAHA! As of lately, that's what I crave--I tackle the big boys too, don't worry

[@favellaer]

I have to say u have the most unusual book shelf I have ever seen. Reeeealy irritating😮. Omg I can't look at it

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

hahahah it's a major problem!!

[@hairylittlewombat]

I think you have some, (yes some) separation issues. 🙄 But you have done better than me. You win.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

hairylittlewombat, you see right through me

[@lauradone9232]

I called literally every decision 😂 I'm never ridding myself of cockroaches or my 98" editions of into the wild & into thin air 🤌🏼

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

hahaha! hold onto those and love them!!