Cosy Book Shopping with a Friend & Mini Haul 🫖 VLOG

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Book shopping in St Albans with ‪@yarnmugspodcast9123‬ in possibly my favourite independent bookshop!
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@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

*Hellooo you lovely lot! I hope you enjoy this vlog about my day out with my lovely mate Sarah :) Books on the Hill is totally worth a visit if you're ever in St Albans - it's like something out of a book itself!* 📚 *I am definitely going back this summer with my eldest book-obsessed daughter. If you have any favourite independent bookshops do give them a mention in the comments!* *Don't forget you can get £100 off High Definition (HD) Lights and free UK delivery at Serious Lights with my code ALI24 -* try.seriousreaders.com/pages/wonderful *Ali xx* ✨

@efkharisto Месяц назад

RU-vid suggested this video and I'm so glad for the algorithm (for once!) I too enjoy translated fiction and read French and Japanese authors. I just discovered Antoine Laurain and read French Windows (his latest). That was really good, but the bookseller was right. You can't go wrong with any of his books!

@nancynoo Месяц назад

We used to roll the tops of our school skirts over to shorten them as soon as we walked out of the front door! Then hastily lengthened them again as we went through the school gates!. That was back in the 70's.....nothing changes!!!!

@carolinedodsworth6481 Месяц назад

Just knitting myself more dishcloths. And then knitting shawl and Corner to Corner blanket

@denisediauto9618 Месяц назад

It was so fun to spend time with you and Sara together in the same vlog! It is easy to see how you are both good friends and enjoy each others company! I enjoyed seeing the bookstores you visited. Thank you for sharing! I am happy to see your chickens all doing so well together. They always make me smile.

@miriamcraft3664 Месяц назад

The dark chocolate explanation is very good and can be used for many occasions😂

@janetlepre7555 Месяц назад

OMG. The Shadow in the Wind is one of the best books that I've read in the past 20 years! It had everything in it love, mystery, intrigue and the unexplained. I think you will enjoy it. Thank you for sharing a bit of your world. It's always informative and fun to watch. God bless you and your family.

@anikav3092 Месяц назад

I have read it 5 times! It is my absolute favourite book!

@janetlepre7555 Месяц назад

@@anikav3092 WOW. Ali reminded me- I may have to read it again! Thanks for the affirmation

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

How have I never heard of this book before?! Everyone seems to have read and loved it 🤗 I am about 150 pages in and adoring it so far, I get totally sucked in when I'm reading it and feel like I am there :) Feels even better now I know it means so much to so many of you 🤗

@janetlepre7555 Месяц назад

@@ThisLittleWonderfulLife you will continue your enjoy it, I'm sure 👍🏻. Good luck!!

@McBranagall Месяц назад

I’m in the fan club for this one too! Has anyone read the rest of the series? Loved those follow ups as well.

@gillwoolley6515 Месяц назад

The Shadow in the wind is one of my all time favorite books. All his books are brilliant, but this is his masterpiece xx

@EvieO1950 Месяц назад

So awesome to see you and sweet Sarah out and about together! Two of my favorite creators, vloggers and generally wonderful people! A unique and interesting bookstore. Nice to see how handsome the chickens are looking!! Enjoy your trek!!

@suecoles7824 Месяц назад

Wonderful to see Martha & Hannah doing so well, so looking forward to your coastal walk, you are so appreciated Ali x love & Hugs, Suze. 🐓🥚🤗 xxx

@StitchcraftGiftsHarrogate Месяц назад

Glad to see the rescue chickens looking so healthy! On the subject of historical handwriting - if you haven't already, you NEED to go to Beatrix Potter's house in the Lake District! Many of the original copies of her stories, handwritten as letters and hand illustrated by her, are on display there. I got shivers looking at them!

@janecopeland2306 Месяц назад

I love the sounds of the chickens pock pocking away at their seed. It makes me smile every time.

@margaretbinks2595 3 дня назад

Love seeing your hens.

@1sweffling Месяц назад

Gorgeous vlog - bookshop, chickens, family life!! I live in South Yorkshire and when I can I drive an hour or so down to Cromford in Derbyshire (where Alison Uttley grew up) to Scarthin Books. A tall, crooked house opposite a small mill lake, with a lovely cafe, sloping floors, creaking doors, three floors of new and second hand books. A real treat of an outing do visit if you have the chance.

@carolinedodsworth6481 Месяц назад

Hi aswell from Sheffield South Yorkshire.

@1sweffling Месяц назад

@@carolinedodsworth6481 sheffield here too!!!

@lilliput_makes Месяц назад

The Shadow of the Wind is my favorite book!! It is the start of a series call Cemetery of Forgotten Books. I have read them all and cannot recommend them enough! Thank you for the recommendation from your new booktube find!❤

@RovingReader 13 дней назад

I just found your channel, I think through Victoria. I was in St. Albans a year ago when my friend Sarah dropped me off to another BookTuber and it was a good place to make a trade 😅 It was fun to see familiar places in your vlog ❤ Such great memories! What a great idea to do a long walk each week!

@vanessaking2134 Месяц назад

You’ll love the shadow in the wind. I love all of his books. There are many in the series. Great vlog again ❤

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

Thank you! I am indeed loving it thus far :) x

@elena---c1558 Месяц назад

Lovely vlog 💕 so great to see the rescue chickens doing so well, they looked heartbreaking when you first got them, but now they are living their best chook-y life. Hope you and Dan enjoy your walk, it sounds lovely.

@pennyspearing2731 Месяц назад

What a perfect day for you and Sarah and I so enjoyed watching it 😊

@McBranagall Месяц назад

What beautiful book shops! Thanks for taking us along. Absolutely loved the idea of the character height wall. How clever!

@elaineatthecraftshed1993 Месяц назад

Lovely to see you and Sarah together. Two of my favourite vloggers together 😊. That bookshop looked incredible. I looked up the Red Notebook as it sounded like my cup of tea and it was a freebie on Audible at the moment, so that was a win!

@Michele-n2h Месяц назад

Hi Ali, I was very happy when this vlog popped up🎉 I live about 30 mins from St Alban's & visit often, Books on the Hill is one of my very favourite bookshops so it was lovely to see you & Sarah browsing. I shall be going next week so I am excited to see the Daphne Du Maurier exhibition. The chickens are looking wonderfully chilled and healthy, so nice to see, you have done a great job nursing the dear chooks back to health ❤

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

That little exhibition made our day! We both touched Daphne De Maurier's desk! 🤗 Enjoy! You are so lucky to live so close :) x

@carolbresnahan1244 Месяц назад

St Albans looks amazing, I should make the effort to go some time. Now subscribing to yarn mugs which I hope will inspire me. Looked at cups and thoughts but watching people write in books makes my teeth itch with horror!😂 Shadow of the Wind is an amazing book

@sandiking1584 Месяц назад

Love the bookshop, just what a bookshop should look like, IMO......chickens are looking very healthy and happy. Question: is it Lilia or Lillia xx

@bethdasecke4679 Месяц назад

Just my kind of day Ali you and Sarah look like you both had the best time . cant wait to hear more bout the book you picked up .Hugs Beth

@jennyweber953 Месяц назад

I really enjoyed The Shadow of the Wind but I didn't enjoy his other book The Angel's Game as much. I live in the California Bay Area and we are also having a heat wave, the same temperatures as you. I don't like the heat and sun at all, so I'm feeling quite miserable too. Have a wonderful vacation !

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

Thank you Jenny! Hope you survive the heat ☀️ Autumn is round the corner xx

@lesliehamilton6151 Месяц назад

What a cute bookshop. Hope you have a great trip to Spain. We went in April and it was very crowded then which really surprised us. I had tried to get tickets for the many Gaudi museums before hand, but was not able to. Thought we could just get them there in Spain - nope! They were completely sold out! We loved the Gothic section which is where “All you knit is Love” and there is a darling/yummy coffee shop catty corner from it called Cafe Bobe. A easy dinner was enjoyed at Poca Salta. I also highly recommend having a Sangria especially if you are at the end of a hot day!

@sueherring1082 Месяц назад

Oh Ali great to see you back for a vlog. the shadow in the wind is one of my favourite books ever you will love it.

@elaineenstone6834 Месяц назад

Loved the video. Great to see the pictures of the Lake and the Abbey. Living as I do just to the north of St Albans I tend to take the city for granted. 🇬🇧

@nikimurray3219 Месяц назад

Really enjoyed this Ali, love a bookshop. Especially if there is a cafe involved x

@kaths3990 Месяц назад

I love Cups and thoughts! When I watch, I do think that Lillia would be interested - especially when she annotates her books.💜

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

I keep sending Lillia links telling her to watch it 😂 She hasn't yet but Lillia annotates in almost the exact same way, plus she loves Studio Ghibli and all the things Cat does - such cosy and lovely videos 🤗

@elaineheisler8584 Месяц назад

What a book store. Could spend hrs in there. Great video like always. Like seeing the chickens

@melissachapman499 Месяц назад

I read Shadow of the Wind and it is SUCH a good book. Loved it. Enjoy!!

@lorettafpol2006 Месяц назад

I hope you enjoy The Shadow of the Wind as much as I did! Totally put me in a mood to travel to Barcelona.😊

@suedale1865 Месяц назад

I enjoyed your book shop visit vlog so THANK YOU ❤

@heidikuijer3612 Месяц назад

Those are very lucky chickens to be part of your family! Loved the day out footage. I was drawn to a book near one you picked up and have picked it up on Audible. We don't have many bookshops that are unique like you do. There are 2 in old churches which I go to when I can but they are far away.

@tanyamcculloch7473 Месяц назад

Your hair looks lovely Ali xx

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

😘 Aw! Thanks Tanya xx

@TheCannyMagpie Месяц назад

Leigh Bardugo also wrote the Shadow and Bone (Grishaverse) books, and they were amazing! The audio book versions are fantastic too.

@WhatVictoriaRead Месяц назад

What a gorgeous day, thanks for sharing it with us! I’d really recommend Passing, it’s very thought provoking! ☺️💛

@joankiely3614 Месяц назад

Loved seeing you both once again! I love Sarah’s channel & have been watching her since her first vlog ❤️. Great vlog Ali as always 💕. Chickens are great! Cheers 🤗💕❤️🥰👏😍

@pamelageoghegan8859 Месяц назад

Thanks for a lovely bookish vlog, Ali. Good to see Sarah. The independent bookshop in St Albans looks fantastic. I think the sausage roll may have given you heartburn cos I find that, although they are tasty, they always have that effect on me. x

@booksandbargains Месяц назад

Lovely video as always! The book you mentioned (the red notebook?) sounded really intriguing! Cant wait to see what you make of it!

@heathertucker7056 Месяц назад

That bookshop looked really special! I would love a mooch around there. I remember reading that book about the hidden bookshop in Barcelona some time ago and I remember enjoying it! The red notebook is a new one for my list!

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

I started it a couple of days ago and I am loving it! It feels so atmospheric :) Thanks Heather! x

@sarahwelsh3 Месяц назад

What was the channel mentioned where she shows her journal as well as book recommendations? I’m always looking for new bookish things to watch!

@suzannesmart9790 Месяц назад

I must reread The Shadow on the Wind. Thoroughly enjoyed it first time round

@maryannestoner4065 Месяц назад

lol did you hear me yell, “Ali I’ve read The Red Notebook!” I was so surprised when you held that up. I enjoyed it.

@rebeccacorser-wallace9885 Месяц назад

This was a love vlog to appear on my notifications ❤️ I have really enjoyed your making vlogs as well . The calm I need in my mad house.

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

Oh thank you so much Rebecca ❤️

@janeoxley4829 Месяц назад

The book shop is brilliant, must visit one day

@suebrown436 Месяц назад

Loved following all your vlogs again Ali. You will love reading Shadow of the Wind. I must have read it 10 years ago and it made quite an impact on me.

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

This is good to hear, thanks Sue! I am really enjoying it so far and have been racing through it - so much atmosphere! x

@athertonca Месяц назад

Two of my favorite RU-vidrs doing one of my favorite activities-book shopping! I subscribe to Cups and Thoughts as well and quite like the channel.

@clairejsmith Месяц назад

The Three Musketeers on audiobook is fantastic. Quite long but I’ve listened to it loads of times. Highly recommend - especially since you loved the Six Queens series so much📖

@clairejsmith Месяц назад

(Version narrated by Bill Homewood!)

@thomasceneri867 Месяц назад

If I could make a suggestion maybe you can display the Serious Readers light a little more prominently, so we can see it better. 😊

@rossiej100 Месяц назад

My son used to have a runny nose all the time along with annoyingly frequent bouts of sneezing. When he got a new bed and mattress it stopped.

@jenniferpaul4683 Месяц назад

Lovely cozy book Vlog!❤

@Tensytheneedlesmith Месяц назад

I've enjoyed both Shadow of the Wind and The Familiar. Both have magical elements and mysterious plots. We visited Northern Spain in May and it is a marvelous country to visit. I studied in Valencia for my junior year abroad in college (many years ago, lol) and my family is originally from Asturias. (Oviedo). In the late 1800s they traveled to Cuba and never returned to Spain so I have always felt a connection. So much history, great food and wine and lovely beaches.

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

Oh the Spanish food! 😋 I cannot wait! Best food in the world I think :) How lucky you are to have lived in Valencia and to have the Spanish connections in your family. We will be staying about 45 minutes from Malaga near Coin :) x

@kellyfazekas7831 Месяц назад

Have you read The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods? I haven't but it sounds good.

@jamiedianne6778 Месяц назад

Passing by Nella Larson is a super short book but it packs a punch! It leaves you with a lot of food for thought. Your rescue chickens are looking so much better and happier since you first got them! 🙌🐓

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

Thank you! Just looked that up and it's on Everand so I have added that to my list to listen to next xx

@jamiedianne6778 Месяц назад

@@ThisLittleWonderfulLife(I just realized it looks like I just randomly recommended that book but it was one of the classics mentioned in the MacMillion sampler you got at the bookshop. 😅😅)

@LittleDropsofWonderful Месяц назад

Oh my gosh! How weird is that! I’m listening now ( nearly finished). Amazing that is was written in the 1920s. And there’s a Netflix film of the book too!

@hazzledazzle1952 Месяц назад

The red notebook is free with your audio subscription Nice to see you again Keep them coming I hope you have a lovely summer and a great family holiday

@djelzinga2634 Месяц назад

Thanks for the tip about The Red Notebook!

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

Ooooo! Good to know! Thank you xx

@djelzinga2634 Месяц назад

@@hazzledazzle1952 …. Just finished the Red Notebook. I loved it. Thanks so much for the recommendation and the Audible tip

@hazzledazzle1952 Месяц назад

@djelzinga2634 So pleased 😊 Thank you for letting me know 👍

@paulacurran3135 Месяц назад

Hi Ali I found a lovely bookshop I’m sure you would love called Alice through the looking glass, 14 Cecil Ct. London near Leicester Square 😊

@nadineaugustyn130 Месяц назад

What a totally enjoyable video. Thank you for sharing.

@yvonnecrawford8906 Месяц назад

If you ever get the chance visit Norwich they have sooo many independent bookshops and 2nd hand bookshops!

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

My husband is from Norfolk (Wymondham) but we rarely go up there - really must arrange to do so! Especially now you've said this 🤗📚📚📚

@homily258 Месяц назад

Hello again, we have the same kettle to make the favourite drink of the day - ours ! I can't live without my fave tea. Ringtons or Waitrose to name them.... Love the videos interesting having another view of the books we read. I like the audio most of all. Loads on RU-vid. Even though there is Borrowbox

@ericallerton809 Месяц назад

❤❤perfect day off with sarah🎉🎉🎉 What a lovely bookshop,,, ELAINE 🏡💕

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

Thank you! 🤗 When we saw the book lined cafe we nearly moved in 😂

@wendyluvsbooks1580 Месяц назад

Loved this video ….. really nice book shop 📖📖 what A lovely day 💛…….. or you can get the book The bee sting on your kindle …….. 😊 I would love to see the display of Daphne da Maurier …..📚💛📚

@jbulldogmom Месяц назад

I loved The Shadow of the Wind! Read it ages ago, maybe I’ll reread. Enjoy. Jeanne

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

I am loving it too! 😃

@kristinahill3708 Месяц назад

Such a fun vlog!

@rebeccacorser-wallace9885 Месяц назад

I loved the Satsuma Complex, we read it at book club. I'm reading Butter at the moment.

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

I need to read it - I bought it for a friend as a gift but have never read it myself 😅 Enjoy Butter!

@patlidford-cizdziel3156 Месяц назад

I just watched the movie Moana! Is that chicken the inspiration for your Hey Hey? I love that!

@jojolou75 Месяц назад

I've read The Red Notebook which I enjoyed. Like you said, it's a cosy read. I would highly recommend listening to The Satsuma Complex rather than reading. Bob Mortimer narrates it which makes it even more of a funny listen.

@hilaryween7050 Месяц назад

Hi Ali If you are looking for some audiobooks to listen to, you might want to try the C.J. Sansom Shardlake series. I watched a couple of the episodes, but couldn’t really get into it, so, when I found the books on Libby I thought I would give them a try. They are sooo much better than the episodes, and are set in the era of Henry VIII, which I know you enjoy

@tanyawillisanderson Месяц назад

If you like translated fiction (I love it - always on the hunt for more) I finished My husband by Maud Ventura last night and wow, it’s wild, unhinged, brilliant. Translated from the French - I did a little vlog review of it on my channel. Loved catching up with you - that bookshop looked divine and the Daphne du Maurier bits ❤❤

@carolinedodsworth6481 Месяц назад

What is other channel I for got

@cheriwhite902 Месяц назад

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@bajatabby Месяц назад

I think the running nose IS a menopausal thing! Most annoying isn't it? Wonderful vlog as always :D

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

It really is annoying! 🤧 I am keeping the tissue industry in business 😅

@VictoriaPichel Месяц назад

Under the henfluence! ha! I sent you a DM on instagram ages ago, alerting you about that book but I don't think you saw it xD Fate put it in your way! Oh, books in the UK are SO BEAUTIFUL *.* I started reading that Coco Mellors book but gave up after a few pages. I found it very annoying, and the way she portrays latin american characters is VERY infuriating. Ain't nobody got time for that! xD

@ThisLittleWonderfulLife Месяц назад

Aaaah 🫣 I am terrible at IG messages, sorry I missed it Victoria! I must have sensed your recommendation though 😅 I am so loving the Shadow of the Wind so far, full of intrigue and mysterious book cemeteries - yes please! I finished Cleopatra and Frankenstein, nearly gave up a couple of times, but in the end I really liked it - despite it not being my usual thing. Would love to hear more about your thoughts on the writing of the Latin American characters! If you have the time drop me an IG message (I promise I will check for it!) xx

@VictoriaPichel Месяц назад

@@ThisLittleWonderfulLife oh, I meant I sent you a heads up about the book 'Under the henfluence', about chickens!, one that appears fleetingly in your video xD But I am glad you're enjoying Ruiz Safon's book. As another bookworm, I have been recommended it several times but never got to read it. And I do own a beautiful hardback edition of it! x