I've watched this all the way through twice and am well and truly obsessed! You're editing is always superb. But, for some reason, it was on a whole new level in this video. I was laughing out loud multiple times throughout. Thank you so much for all the kind words. Making that video took such a long time and so so so much mental effort. So I'm glad it is being enjoyed. Also, I just finished Part of Your World myself and feel the same way. I don't often pick up romance and like it even less. But that book slapped. Also, Notes on an Execution was my best book of last year. So glad you loved it! AlsoAlsoAlso, I'm friending you on instagram immediately. We MUST discuss books and life and everything.
I listened to Babel as an audiobook borrowed from my library. The voice actor for it was so good. It made the story more interesting. Not sure I would I have finished the book just reading it.
my fellow readers on twitter were so shocked I finished Babel as I threatened to dnf it every time I picked it up. that big middle chunk just…. awful. but the end was worth it for me, and I HATE when people say that. I finished it cause I couldn’t justify dnfing a special edition I spent entirely too much money on. also, that collection of Moomin novels?????? so cute! i want it!!!!
An hour of Allie? Um, yes, please!! If you’ve never read a Backman book, you may want to check out “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry”. The main character is a precocious almost 8 year old, and I couldn’t put it down!
The fits are always immaculate. I was rooting for you so hard when you DNFed Babbel. I can’t imagine what a beast your videos are to edit so much respect for how much art and entertainment you can pack in an hour!!
Im currently studying graphic storytelling and i have to make a graphic novel for my masters ( in like 2-3 years), i would love to send you the book when i've made it!!
Love seeing someone who takes time for themselves when they are suffering but also shares that experience with us and perseveres through goals. You’re amazing
Okay, we have very similar tastes in books, and basically feel the same about romances. And I LOVED Part of Your World. I DIED at the photo part of the book. Like tears streaming, couldn't breathe, went back and re read just that part after finishing. What I wanted to also say is that I am divorced from a man very much like the ex bf, and I really appreciated the representation of a strong, intelligent woman ending up in a psychologically abusive relationship, and her struggle with getting mutual friends and family to understand the true nature of him and how that compounds the gaslighting effect. It was well done and so enjoyable!!
I LOVE the romance genre because I LOVE the cozy vibes. The funny thing is I dislike 90% of the romances I read but I still keep reading them because the ones that hit, hit HARD! I didn’t love Part of your world but I do like this author in general and I highly recommend “Life’s too short” by her, it’s amazing. Also “It happened one summer” by Tessa Bailey - it’s the book that got me into romance and it is a DELIGHT from start to end!
Project Hail Mary is my favorite book I’ve read this year I’m so glad you liked it! The audiobook narrator really made this book even better in my opinion 😊
my body has been absolutely betraying me today, but this just made it so much better🎉 i love the editing and the cozy vibes and the cats and the way you talk about books🌻 you have inspired me to be kinder to myself and feed myself real food and i am just very grateful to have found your channel this year🦆 sending you (and everyone else reading this) all the good vibes🍄
I also did not enjoy Babel. I had very similar complaints, sadly. I finished it, but it went straight to the donation pile, but it felt like a crime, lol.
So happy to see what you been reading . I’m currently going to start reading Smoke gets in your eyes by Caitlin Doughty ,I’m so excited to because my librarian hyped it up for me and told me she was so happy to see someone checking it out because she enjoyed reading it herself. So will see how it goes . it’s about a Morton’s experience working at a crematory. great for spooky season.
Babel was one of my favourite books that I read this year, but I was rooting for you to DNF because you wasn't vibing! I love how authentically you show up in this cosy corner of the internet 🎉
I just recently fell in love with Abby Jimenez! Like you - I am not a big romance person - but OMG I loved “Part of Your World”. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️. I am currently reading the follow up book that follows Alexis’ friend Briana! I am loving it too! I don’t care for Twilight but I am team Jacob (if you have read it - you get it). Read it next!! You’re the best ❤
Hey Ally if you feel like anthologies aren't your genre but there are still some you wanna check out, I wanted to tell you about how I often read anthologies! I like to think of short stories like literary snacks and an anthology like trail mix. They can be nice to have "on the go" rather than reading from back to front, so I like to read a story here or there when I'm between bigger books, or when I want to read but don't have enough time for a longer investment. That way I get one anthology done while reading other books, it can also help with the feeling of being thrown from one world to the other. I also never read the stories in order, I pick stories based off what I'm feeling like (or how long I have to read) and tick them off in the contents page with a pencil.
First time viewer, but will definitely be sticking around. Not only did I love the content, but I really dug your video style, editing, and music choices (love all the sims music).
If you loved Part of Your World you HAVE to read the next one called Yours Truly. The male in it struggles with anxiety and ITS THE BEST! I thought I loved Part of Your World, until I read Yours Truly! ❤❤ I was cheering when you were talking about how much you loved it! 🎉😂 Love your videos friend!
honestly i loved babel but it did take me a full 2 month to read hahahahaha idk how anyone sat down and finished it in less than a week cus it was such a dense read. the first chapter hooked me but then it starts dragging along and really only pick up at the last 200 or so pages. it was worth it in the end but it's definitely a book that you need to take your time with? esp cus the long chapters really make the book seem even longer than it already is
oooh the debating on morality sounds so intriguing! and that writing style: wow. definitely adding notes on an execution to my tbr. idk if the dispossessed by ursula k le guin would be your cup of tea, but she's a classic writer and some of the kukafka quotes reminded me of hers, such as “For we each of us deserve everything, every luxury that was ever piled in the tombs of the dead kings, and we each of us deserve nothing, not a mouthful of bread in hunger. Have we not eaten while another starved? Will you punish us for that? Will you reward us for the virtue of starving while others ate? No man earns punishment, no man earns reward. Free your mind of the idea of deserving, the idea of earning, and you will begin to be able to think.” personally a 5 star read (minus the random little assault moment that contributed nothing) and a fave. if anyone's intrigued by the quote i'd tell them to give it a try and worst case scenario you'll have read a famous cali author and can now give ur 2¢.
Honestly, it is so refreshing hearing someone talking about the 'black and white' thinking about morals and justice, I struggle with that too (I'm not autistic as far as I know but I do have diagnosed ADHD) and yes it is exhausting, I think I'm getting better but still is a thing for me
The sesame oil is such a game changer! Although my Korean friend advised to add it in the end, since heating it up to high temperatures can cause harmful products when the unsaturated fats are broken down :) Love, Em
Vibes are immaculate as always! It's been raining where I live and I saw snails and thought of you and yours. Thank you for continuing to create, your uploads always make my day. :)
gorgeous gorgeous girls stop reading a book whenever they want to!! I DNFed The Starless Sea because it wasn't sparking joy and I was literally falling asleep reading it, it is NOT illegal to have your own opinion and to defend said opinion!
First thing first..1 hour vlog!!! heck yeah! thank you ❤ Quote "does your body function? Mine doesn't" girl i felt that, I felt seen. Same boat. 14:02 Anyway thank you for brightening my day ❤❤
Omg I totally get your Babel dnf. I got 3/4 of the way in. but now it's been on my nightstand for months. I just can't find the energy to pick it back up :')
Ally, thank u for uploading this video. I've missed u and also I literally just finished reading A Little Life so I'm a mess, tears and snot. I need ur video to feel a bit better. What do you think I should read next? Oh and also, I hope you're doing well. Love you lots.
Good to know I’m not alone in not finishing Babel and happy to see you enjoyed Project Hail Mary. A Man Called Ove is my annual September reread! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it.
GIRLLLL, when I tell you I have the exact same dilemma with loving romance movies but not liking romance books 😭😭. I felt so seem when you said it. I also feel the exact same way with fantasy and sci-fi
"Lets recharge our spoons" resonates with me on such a massive level! I was spoon bankrupt yesterday :| I really don't know how you have the energy to make the amazing content that you do
My mom has hpm 😢 a little thing that gives her some defense is wearing indoor shades for settings w/ florescent lights. She often has a bad day after doctor office visits for that reason. I’m so so sorry that you’re dealing with this chronic health issue, and I wish you all the comfort and cozy copes that you so deserve ❤
I have therapy on Sunday mornings so whenever you upload it's like a little post-therapy treat for myself, especially when it's over an hour long like this one!! Love the cozy vibes and excellent editing as always ❤
Yesssss 100 agree on your thoughts on Babel, I thought it wasn't a good novel. It should have been an academic essay on the aspects explored in colonisation, capitalism and translation, but the plot, pacing, magic and characters were so weak. I wish I would have DNFed, because I didn't get anything from the end either.
AMAZING video! Ally, you absolute star. Watching you every Sunday every fortnight is an absolute joy. You really do make a difference and you really do mean a lot! Thank you so much for not only being cool, but being such a beautiful human being! Take good care of your yourself, keep smiling and keep being you. Continue shining and striving! ❤️
My ebook copy of Part of Your World came through right before I started this video- it’s a sign!! You’ve convinced me to read it asap 🥰 I also added Notes on an Execution to my TBR after hearing your thoughts on it! You and your videos always make me so happy💛 I wish I had a friend like you in real life x
just stumbled across ur channel and OH MY GOD? cozy afternoon vibes, an hour just talking about books, THE TRAVERSE TOWN THEME IN THE BACKGROUND????? i am obsessed
hour long ally on a beautiful, fall weather day?! i feel blessed☺️ i haven’t read project hail mary BUT i did read “Artemis” also by andy weir earlier this year and enjoyed it! artemis is 300 pages so definitely not as intimidating and involves some space crime and heists if that interests you. my eyes did glaze over a little when science and technical things were being explained but i overall liked artemis and found it to be an easier sci-fi to delve into! also i can’t wait for you to read a man called ove in december. that book WRECKED me and put me into a sobbing ball on the floor for days (and definitely look into the content warnings before hand)
I've been a quiet viewer for at least a year now, but I wanted to thank you for mentioning Riley Sager in past videos! I've been absolutely devouring his books recently. The ride that was reading A House Across the Lake was so wild, but so fun. Just the thing I needed to get out of a reading slump! And I've been loving the hour-long videos. So glad to hear you enjoyed Notes on an Execution, it's one of my favorites. Your videos always brighten my Sundays - their cozy vibes are a perfect way to cap off the week. 💖
I have read all of RF Kuang’s books now. I loved the Poppy War trilogy. But Babel was HARD for me to read. I wanted to DNF but I pushed through (the audiobook saved me). My least favorite of her (current) five books. I also realized that I don’t like dark academia. Basically saying- I feel ya girl lol
Well I have read your bottom three books (all average to somewhat enjoyable for me) and now I need to read the other two because if you loved them then I surely will too. I SWEAR I have never met someone with closer book taste to me than you. FACTS
Yay! This video made my day ☺️ I consequently just finished reading Notes on an Execution a few days ago and it blew me away, definitely a new favourite. And project Hail Mary is a favourite too!! Your videos give me so much joy and I have read some really great books thanks to you!! ❤
I also didn't like Babel! I thought it didn't trust the reader to understand the topic of racism and discrimination and it really overexplained every single thing! I also thought it was super repetitive and the characters kept having the same conversations. Overall not a bad book but it needed to be edited down for sure!
Soooo bummed you didn't vibe with Babel - it's one of my faves of all time, but I also have a Masters in Linguistics, so I get why I have a particular affinity for it. I did read a book recently that I thought you might really enjoy, but it's another long one. Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez. I think it's technically horror, but it reads much more like literary fiction and it's really character-driven. Idk why, but I just feel like you'll like it. Haha.
OOH sci-fi! I asked my dad (a big sci fi fan) about why people even care about scientific accuracy, and it seems like the roots of the genre were carved by real scientists. For example, Isaac Asimov was a scientist who made science more accessible to people. And he also wrote books! I just find interesting that aspect of the sci-fi sphere.
[Didn't know where to put this in the Discord, but the information needs to be shared] Sooo, I know that in a video a while back (not sure how long back) you {Ally} mentioned how you were part of the Awsome Socks Club (the one by Hank and John Green), but since everything was shipped from the US, using USPS, you never received any of your orders. I believe you also said that after half a year you canceled your membership with them. I was interested, but scared (and wanted to make sure that they ship to my location, Germany). Today I figured out that (I don't know since when [added later: since January 2023]) they actually ship from the Netherlands (to basically every EU country, though they have them listed on the website, in the FAQ). Meaning, if you (or anyone reading this, who had the same concerns or issues previously and is located in the EU) want to rejoin or join or anything, I hope this information helped. (Dunno if it sounds really weird, I just found information and I like sharing information with people that I think might like it or find the information useful)
These long videos are so good for the soul and for fighting the Sunday Scaries 🤌🏻 the people’s bookish princess strikes again, folks 💛 You’re the best, Ally 🐌 I hope everyone reading this has a great week! xx
Oh god, “Project Hail Mary”…fun in the audio version, for listening to in the car, but srs’ly not that good. I’d recommend Becky Chambers’ work over that any day.
I do like dark academia but I didn’t like Babel much either. I thought the concept was great, the language aspect and the critique of colonialism but, like you said, the pacing was off, everything was over-explained (sometimes I kind of felt insulted as a reader) and the characters were actually really flat.
It's hilarious that you just quoted. She's a girl and he's a boy. It couldn't be more obvious because I literally just watched an Avril Lavigne and Tony hot clip of skater boy
You should try How to Shape a Dragons Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose, heavy colonization and racism from an Indigenous woman's POV and you learn quite a bit about her culture. And its got dragons and what I would class as a medium academia vibe. *editing to add that there is autism representation- I am not far enough into meeting the character to have a feeling on if it is done well or not but I like them so far!
ok so about a year and a half ago i was making a comprehensive list of all the moomin books (because i cannot be normal about the moomins ig) and i'm pretty sure the moomins and the great flood is seen as a kind of prequel to the main series because most of the main characters are introduced in the second book, and it was also translated into english much later than the rest of the main series, which may be why it's a different cover! i don't think the official english translation is published by the same publishing house ALSO there are moomin comic strips and moomin picture books that Jansson created as well! different vibes in each medium but all amazing; Jansson also has a book called The Summer Book which follows a 6-year-old girl and her grandmother and their adventures living on an island, which I highly recommend and also think you would love! She's one of my favorite authors and kind of a hyperfixation of mine so sorry if i rambled LMAO
If you need to take a covid test again, try to hold the swab more horizontal than vertical! Your nose canal is pretty much at a 90 degree angle, so holding it that way makes swabbing soo much easier + more accurate (in theory I think lol) + will be less likely to make u sneeze :)!
I make my own milks and they go bad so fast, like after 3 days, so I bought some silicone ice cube trays and I freeze some every time I make a batch. I highly recommend it especially if you're adding milk to hot beverages.
Haii Ally!! Hope you are feeling better now! I totally agree with you about reading books from the genres you don't typically read and finding new favorites. I'm not a big fan of romance but rn I'm reading this super cozy, autumnal sapphic romance book called Pumpkin Spice, and I loveee iiit!! I even laughed out loud a couple of times, and that rarely happens to me 😊😊
I just finished the book Dear Mothman and I feel like you would enjoy it. It’s about a trans boy with autism working through grief and identity by writing letters to Mothman.
I loved Babel but totally get that it is not for everyone. Still watching just wanted to say props to dnfing a book that you don't vibe with. Also i love the cooking segments. So fun 😊
Happy Allisonpaiges Day to all who celebrate!!! 🎉❤📚
girlie be out there filming A MOVIE of people favorite books??? nothing but respect for her, an actual legend
The way you can pick up such a big book without FEAR motivates me so much 😭
OPE SHE DNF’D I respect it so much it’s ok
I've watched this all the way through twice and am well and truly obsessed! You're editing is always superb. But, for some reason, it was on a whole new level in this video. I was laughing out loud multiple times throughout. Thank you so much for all the kind words. Making that video took such a long time and so so so much mental effort. So I'm glad it is being enjoyed. Also, I just finished Part of Your World myself and feel the same way. I don't often pick up romance and like it even less. But that book slapped. Also, Notes on an Execution was my best book of last year. So glad you loved it! AlsoAlsoAlso, I'm friending you on instagram immediately. We MUST discuss books and life and everything.
the boobah latte art shook me to my core, such evocative and powerful art 🩷
Also, Im currently making ur tofu recipe but I added some lime juice and sriracha, and brother CHEFS KISS
I listened to Babel as an audiobook borrowed from my library. The voice actor for it was so good. It made the story more interesting. Not sure I would I have finished the book just reading it.
I loved the Babel audiobook! I felt like the different accents really complimented the linguistic themes
the GASP that came out of me when i saw this is an HOUR, happy sunday y'all
the editing made my dopamine overloaded brain even happier. also the ONE HOUR LONG VIDEO?? THANK YOU. absolutely love devouring these longer videos
An hour long video was just what I needed today, thanks Ally!!
my fellow readers on twitter were so shocked I finished Babel as I threatened to dnf it every time I picked it up. that big middle chunk just…. awful. but the end was worth it for me, and I HATE when people say that. I finished it cause I couldn’t justify dnfing a special edition I spent entirely too much money on.
also, that collection of Moomin novels?????? so cute! i want it!!!!
An hour of Allie? Um, yes, please!! If you’ve never read a Backman book, you may want to check out “My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry”. The main character is a precocious almost 8 year old, and I couldn’t put it down!
One of my favourite books of all time!!
The fits are always immaculate. I was rooting for you so hard when you DNFed Babbel. I can’t imagine what a beast your videos are to edit so much respect for how much art and entertainment you can pack in an hour!!
Im currently studying graphic storytelling and i have to make a graphic novel for my masters ( in like 2-3 years), i would love to send you the book when i've made it!!
Love seeing someone who takes time for themselves when they are suffering but also shares that experience with us and perseveres through goals. You’re amazing
allison is the only person i could watch for an hour without getting bored
how surreal seeing myself at the beginning of this hehe 💓so happy you loved Notes on an Execution & Part of Your World!!
Okay, we have very similar tastes in books, and basically feel the same about romances. And I LOVED Part of Your World. I DIED at the photo part of the book. Like tears streaming, couldn't breathe, went back and re read just that part after finishing. What I wanted to also say is that I am divorced from a man very much like the ex bf, and I really appreciated the representation of a strong, intelligent woman ending up in a psychologically abusive relationship, and her struggle with getting mutual friends and family to understand the true nature of him and how that compounds the gaslighting effect. It was well done and so enjoyable!!
I LOVE the romance genre because I LOVE the cozy vibes. The funny thing is I dislike 90% of the romances I read but I still keep reading them because the ones that hit, hit HARD! I didn’t love Part of your world but I do like this author in general and I highly recommend “Life’s too short” by her, it’s amazing. Also “It happened one summer” by Tessa Bailey - it’s the book that got me into romance and it is a DELIGHT from start to end!
"Stupid humanity. Getting in the way of my hobbies."
Andy Weir out here plagiarizing my diary. 😂
Project Hail Mary is my favorite book I’ve read this year I’m so glad you liked it! The audiobook narrator really made this book even better in my opinion 😊
This is the best thing to come back to after being out!😊 Lots of Love Ally❤❤
the DNF sound effect was so ethereal LOLOLOL
my body has been absolutely betraying me today, but this just made it so much better🎉 i love the editing and the cozy vibes and the cats and the way you talk about books🌻 you have inspired me to be kinder to myself and feed myself real food and i am just very grateful to have found your channel this year🦆 sending you (and everyone else reading this) all the good vibes🍄
I also did not enjoy Babel. I had very similar complaints, sadly. I finished it, but it went straight to the donation pile, but it felt like a crime, lol.
i’m writing this comment from reader jail - perhaps i’ll see you around, bunkie!
So happy to see what you been reading . I’m currently going to start reading Smoke gets in your eyes by Caitlin Doughty ,I’m so excited to because my librarian hyped it up for me and told me she was so happy to see someone checking it out because she enjoyed reading it herself. So will see how it goes . it’s about a Morton’s experience working at a crematory. great for spooky season.
that book is on my favorites shelf i absolutely looooveed it! happy reading!
i've made an oat milk latte to enjoy while i watch an hour long video about books, feeling very blessed
Babel was one of my favourite books that I read this year, but I was rooting for you to DNF because you wasn't vibing! I love how authentically you show up in this cosy corner of the internet 🎉
I just recently fell in love with Abby Jimenez! Like you - I am not a big romance person - but OMG I loved “Part of Your World”. ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️.
I am currently reading the follow up book that follows Alexis’ friend Briana! I am loving it too! I don’t care for Twilight but I am team Jacob (if you have read it - you get it). Read it next!! You’re the best ❤
Hey Ally if you feel like anthologies aren't your genre but there are still some you wanna check out, I wanted to tell you about how I often read anthologies! I like to think of short stories like literary snacks and an anthology like trail mix. They can be nice to have "on the go" rather than reading from back to front, so I like to read a story here or there when I'm between bigger books, or when I want to read but don't have enough time for a longer investment. That way I get one anthology done while reading other books, it can also help with the feeling of being thrown from one world to the other. I also never read the stories in order, I pick stories based off what I'm feeling like (or how long I have to read) and tick them off in the contents page with a pencil.
First time viewer, but will definitely be sticking around. Not only did I love the content, but I really dug your video style, editing, and music choices (love all the sims music).
If you loved Part of Your World you HAVE to read the next one called Yours Truly. The male in it struggles with anxiety and ITS THE BEST! I thought I loved Part of Your World, until I read Yours Truly! ❤❤ I was cheering when you were talking about how much you loved it! 🎉😂 Love your videos friend!
honestly i loved babel but it did take me a full 2 month to read hahahahaha idk how anyone sat down and finished it in less than a week cus it was such a dense read. the first chapter hooked me but then it starts dragging along and really only pick up at the last 200 or so pages. it was worth it in the end but it's definitely a book that you need to take your time with? esp cus the long chapters really make the book seem even longer than it already is
New video!!!! This made my Sunday lol.❤️
oooh the debating on morality sounds so intriguing! and that writing style: wow. definitely adding notes on an execution to my tbr. idk if the dispossessed by ursula k le guin would be your cup of tea, but she's a classic writer and some of the kukafka quotes reminded me of hers, such as “For we each of us deserve everything, every luxury that was ever piled in the tombs of the dead kings, and we each of us deserve nothing, not a mouthful of bread in hunger. Have we not eaten while another starved? Will you punish us for that? Will you reward us for the virtue of starving while others ate? No man earns punishment, no man earns reward. Free your mind of the idea of deserving, the idea of earning, and you will begin to be able to think.”
personally a 5 star read (minus the random little assault moment that contributed nothing) and a fave. if anyone's intrigued by the quote i'd tell them to give it a try and worst case scenario you'll have read a famous cali author and can now give ur 2¢.
Honestly, it is so refreshing hearing someone talking about the 'black and white' thinking about morals and justice, I struggle with that too (I'm not autistic as far as I know but I do have diagnosed ADHD) and yes it is exhausting, I think I'm getting better but still is a thing for me
The sesame oil is such a game changer! Although my Korean friend advised to add it in the end, since heating it up to high temperatures can cause harmful products when the unsaturated fats are broken down :) Love, Em
ooooh thank you for this tip! i’ll do that next time! 💛
Vibes are immaculate as always! It's been raining where I live and I saw snails and thought of you and yours. Thank you for continuing to create, your uploads always make my day. :)
gorgeous gorgeous girls stop reading a book whenever they want to!! I DNFed The Starless Sea because it wasn't sparking joy and I was literally falling asleep reading it, it is NOT illegal to have your own opinion and to defend said opinion!
FACTS francesca - thanks for thinking so and saying so!
my snufkin agenda is finally coming about
Added 3 more books to my want to read list 📚
You sold me, I hate spice in romance books so I will definitely try out Part of Your World 😅
First thing first..1 hour vlog!!! heck yeah! thank you ❤ Quote "does your body function? Mine doesn't" girl i felt that, I felt seen. Same boat. 14:02
Anyway thank you for brightening my day ❤❤
Omg I totally get your Babel dnf. I got 3/4 of the way in. but now it's been on my nightstand for months. I just can't find the energy to pick it back up :')
I understand you with Babel. It took me a month to read it. I understand that many loves this book but it was not for me.
we have been blessed
i waded through babel... it was so hard for me and put me in such a slump - i commend you for DNFing and wish i had!!
Ally, thank u for uploading this video. I've missed u and also I literally just finished reading A Little Life so I'm a mess, tears and snot. I need ur video to feel a bit better. What do you think I should read next?
Oh and also, I hope you're doing well. Love you lots.
read something comfy and cozy and low stakes - you deserve!!!
"Travel sounds fun until you realize what you really want is to stay at home with a cup of tea and a stack of books by a warm fire" !!!!!
I just watched it, and now I'm going to watch it again
a full hour of Allison talking about books! love it!
Big book fear is a real thing… Babel was good but the pacing was off for me unfortunately :/
Good to know I’m not alone in not finishing Babel and happy to see you enjoyed Project Hail Mary. A Man Called Ove is my annual September reread! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it.
GIRLLLL, when I tell you I have the exact same dilemma with loving romance movies but not liking romance books 😭😭. I felt so seem when you said it.
I also feel the exact same way with fantasy and sci-fi
literally clapped out loud for you when you DNF'd Babel. Proud of you!
"Lets recharge our spoons" resonates with me on such a massive level! I was spoon bankrupt yesterday :|
I really don't know how you have the energy to make the amazing content that you do
"Sometimes the more you explain, the more confused I can get" - yes.
a whole hour! we are being fed
Good on you for dnf-ing Babel! I also did after 100 boooring pages. Life is too short, god damnit!
My mom has hpm 😢 a little thing that gives her some defense is wearing indoor shades for settings w/ florescent lights. She often has a bad day after doctor office visits for that reason. I’m so so sorry that you’re dealing with this chronic health issue, and I wish you all the comfort and cozy copes that you so deserve ❤
“A good romance will help you become your biggest best self” You will LOVE Yours Truly!!!!
It was just perfect! I love Abby Jimenez!
Omg, the Sims 2 music at 14:47!!! So much nostalgia right now...
I'm going to take that happy birthday personally because it was also recently my birthday (virgos unite
happy belated birthday! 🎂
I have therapy on Sunday mornings so whenever you upload it's like a little post-therapy treat for myself, especially when it's over an hour long like this one!! Love the cozy vibes and excellent editing as always ❤
I love how much you love Moomin! And how authentic you are in your opinions!
Love from Finland 💖💖💖
Yesssss 100 agree on your thoughts on Babel, I thought it wasn't a good novel. It should have been an academic essay on the aspects explored in colonisation, capitalism and translation, but the plot, pacing, magic and characters were so weak. I wish I would have DNFed, because I didn't get anything from the end either.
AMAZING video! Ally, you absolute star. Watching you every Sunday every fortnight is an absolute joy. You really do make a difference and you really do mean a lot! Thank you so much for not only being cool, but being such a beautiful human being!
Take good care of your yourself, keep smiling and keep being you.
Continue shining and striving!
❤️
My ebook copy of Part of Your World came through right before I started this video- it’s a sign!! You’ve convinced me to read it asap 🥰 I also added Notes on an Execution to my TBR after hearing your thoughts on it! You and your videos always make me so happy💛 I wish I had a friend like you in real life x
Is that Mario Galaxy music in the Project Hail Mary section? Love that! Very fitting!
just stumbled across ur channel and OH MY GOD? cozy afternoon vibes, an hour just talking about books, THE TRAVERSE TOWN THEME IN THE BACKGROUND????? i am obsessed
hour long ally on a beautiful, fall weather day?! i feel blessed☺️ i haven’t read project hail mary BUT i did read “Artemis” also by andy weir earlier this year and enjoyed it! artemis is 300 pages so definitely not as intimidating and involves some space crime and heists if that interests you. my eyes did glaze over a little when science and technical things were being explained but i overall liked artemis and found it to be an easier sci-fi to delve into! also i can’t wait for you to read a man called ove in december. that book WRECKED me and put me into a sobbing ball on the floor for days (and definitely look into the content warnings before hand)
I've been a quiet viewer for at least a year now, but I wanted to thank you for mentioning Riley Sager in past videos! I've been absolutely devouring his books recently. The ride that was reading A House Across the Lake was so wild, but so fun. Just the thing I needed to get out of a reading slump!
And I've been loving the hour-long videos. So glad to hear you enjoyed Notes on an Execution, it's one of my favorites. Your videos always brighten my Sundays - their cozy vibes are a perfect way to cap off the week. 💖
I loved Kuang’s The Poppy War but also DNF’ed Babel…I just couldn’t get through the pacing and all the academia like you 😅
I have read all of RF Kuang’s books now. I loved the Poppy War trilogy. But Babel was HARD for me to read. I wanted to DNF but I pushed through (the audiobook saved me). My least favorite of her (current) five books. I also realized that I don’t like dark academia. Basically saying- I feel ya girl lol
Well I have read your bottom three books (all average to somewhat enjoyable for me) and now I need to read the other two because if you loved them then I surely will too. I SWEAR I have never met someone with closer book taste to me than you. FACTS
Yay! This video made my day ☺️ I consequently just finished reading Notes on an Execution a few days ago and it blew me away, definitely a new favourite. And project Hail Mary is a favourite too!! Your videos give me so much joy and I have read some really great books thanks to you!! ❤
I was so excited for this video and I enjoyed it so much! ♥️ Also, loved the outfit and food content!! You bring me so much joy and inspiration ♥️
Oh my god Lao Gan Ma + tofu. Yes. This is the only way. Also, thanks for convincing me I don’t need to read Babel (i didn’t love yellowface). ❤
I also didn't like Babel! I thought it didn't trust the reader to understand the topic of racism and discrimination and it really overexplained every single thing! I also thought it was super repetitive and the characters kept having the same conversations. Overall not a bad book but it needed to be edited down for sure!
Soooo bummed you didn't vibe with Babel - it's one of my faves of all time, but I also have a Masters in Linguistics, so I get why I have a particular affinity for it.
I did read a book recently that I thought you might really enjoy, but it's another long one. Our Share of Night by Mariana Enriquez. I think it's technically horror, but it reads much more like literary fiction and it's really character-driven. Idk why, but I just feel like you'll like it. Haha.
OOH sci-fi! I asked my dad (a big sci fi fan) about why people even care about scientific accuracy, and it seems like the roots of the genre were carved by real scientists. For example, Isaac Asimov was a scientist who made science more accessible to people. And he also wrote books! I just find interesting that aspect of the sci-fi sphere.
[Didn't know where to put this in the Discord, but the information needs to be shared]
Sooo, I know that in a video a while back (not sure how long back) you {Ally} mentioned how you were part of the Awsome Socks Club (the one by Hank and John Green), but since everything was shipped from the US, using USPS, you never received any of your orders. I believe you also said that after half a year you canceled your membership with them. I was interested, but scared (and wanted to make sure that they ship to my location, Germany). Today I figured out that (I don't know since when [added later: since January 2023]) they actually ship from the Netherlands (to basically every EU country, though they have them listed on the website, in the FAQ). Meaning, if you (or anyone reading this, who had the same concerns or issues previously and is located in the EU) want to rejoin or join or anything, I hope this information helped. (Dunno if it sounds really weird, I just found information and I like sharing information with people that I think might like it or find the information useful)
These long videos are so good for the soul and for fighting the Sunday Scaries 🤌🏻 the people’s bookish princess strikes again, folks 💛
You’re the best, Ally 🐌
I hope everyone reading this has a great week! xx
Oh god, “Project Hail Mary”…fun in the audio version, for listening to in the car, but srs’ly not that good. I’d recommend Becky Chambers’ work over that any day.
I do like dark academia but I didn’t like Babel much either. I thought the concept was great, the language aspect and the critique of colonialism but, like you said, the pacing was off, everything was over-explained (sometimes I kind of felt insulted as a reader) and the characters were actually really flat.
I couldn’t finish How High We Go in the Dark. The euthanasia in the amusement park. I just couldn’t handle it
god bless you for making an hour long video
It's hilarious that you just quoted. She's a girl and he's a boy. It couldn't be more obvious because I literally just watched an Avril Lavigne and Tony hot clip of skater boy
Brb making that tofu recipe as i watch this reading v̶l̶o̶g̶ MOVIE🤩
You should try How to Shape a Dragons Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose, heavy colonization and racism from an Indigenous woman's POV and you learn quite a bit about her culture. And its got dragons and what I would class as a medium academia vibe.
*editing to add that there is autism representation- I am not far enough into meeting the character to have a feeling on if it is done well or not but I like them so far!
ok so about a year and a half ago i was making a comprehensive list of all the moomin books (because i cannot be normal about the moomins ig) and i'm pretty sure the moomins and the great flood is seen as a kind of prequel to the main series because most of the main characters are introduced in the second book, and it was also translated into english much later than the rest of the main series, which may be why it's a different cover! i don't think the official english translation is published by the same publishing house
ALSO there are moomin comic strips and moomin picture books that Jansson created as well! different vibes in each medium but all amazing; Jansson also has a book called The Summer Book which follows a 6-year-old girl and her grandmother and their adventures living on an island, which I highly recommend and also think you would love! She's one of my favorite authors and kind of a hyperfixation of mine so sorry if i rambled LMAO
Abby Jimenez is my favorite romance author! everyone should read her books. All her books.
im sorry, WHAT IS THAT KIDS SHOW?! it looks and sounds absolutely petrifying 😅
If you need to take a covid test again, try to hold the swab more horizontal than vertical! Your nose canal is pretty much at a 90 degree angle, so holding it that way makes swabbing soo much easier + more accurate (in theory I think lol) + will be less likely to make u sneeze :)!
I make my own milks and they go bad so fast, like after 3 days, so I bought some silicone ice cube trays and I freeze some every time I make a batch. I highly recommend it especially if you're adding milk to hot beverages.
Aside from the Waterstones vouchers, this video is the best birthday present!
happy birthday! 🎂
You’re the only person I know that remembers the boohbahs. Arghh ❤
All I can hear is, zing, zing. Zing bah 😂
I’ve had issues with pacing in RF Kuang’s books as well! You aren’t alone!! I am enjoying it, but it’s not the best book I’ve read this year.
she's done it again folks!
God videos like these make me glad I pay for YT premium so I can use it as my own personal entertainment channel. An hour long??? We’re spoiled
Haii Ally!! Hope you are feeling better now! I totally agree with you about reading books from the genres you don't typically read and finding new favorites. I'm not a big fan of romance but rn I'm reading this super cozy, autumnal sapphic romance book called Pumpkin Spice, and I loveee iiit!! I even laughed out loud a couple of times, and that rarely happens to me 😊😊
I just finished the book Dear Mothman and I feel like you would enjoy it. It’s about a trans boy with autism working through grief and identity by writing letters to Mothman.
I loved Babel but totally get that it is not for everyone. Still watching just wanted to say props to dnfing a book that you don't vibe with. Also i love the cooking segments. So fun 😊