I went to a book festival!

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I went to a book festival!

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@islamaunder7015 Жыл бұрын

Watching your videos is like drinking a warm mug of freshly brewed tea, they are the definition of wholesome and I always feel so comforted and inspired, even on my worst days! Thank you Ruby for spreading your enthusiasm and joy for life! ❤

@markwilliamson9140 Жыл бұрын

Oh how charming to describe her channel that way. Very nice.

@marinabaptista4156 Жыл бұрын

i feel exactly the same! i am just so happy she exists and chooses to create this wholesome content for us so consistently for years! she is precious ♥️

@themoores9817 Жыл бұрын

I think Ruby is what the world needs. She’s just the most enthusiastic cheerful little bookworm. She’s a more intelligent version of me 🙂

@thenoobalmighty8790 Жыл бұрын

Secondhandbookshopping? Is that one word? 😅

@ebrukson Жыл бұрын

Like drinking a warm cup of Candlelit Library ;)

@mishypeas2959 Жыл бұрын

I live in wales and many years ago my now husband and I went on a date to Hay - he bought me The Complete Works of Keats. 25 years later I still have have the book and many fond memories of the place. Planning to take my 16 year old daughter to the festival next year❤

@lilybrown4180 Жыл бұрын

I went to see Margaret Atwood too and I wanted to cry as soon as I saw her because I was so overwhelmed with gratitude, both for her work and for having the privilege to see the woman behind it! She truly is the Elizabeth Taylor among the book community!

@lellymills Жыл бұрын

Elizabeth Taylor, the actor or the author?

@beadmecreative9485 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to say but she is a white feminist 😢

@themoores9817 Жыл бұрын

Lily, this may be totally useless info, but I actually used to care for a lady in my first job, and when she got married, Elizabeth Taylor was her matron of honour, and Richard burton was best man (the groom is rather well known in the movie world)

@lilybrown4180 Жыл бұрын

@@themoores9817 Thank you so much for this! I've always been incredibly interested in the Burton-Taylor marriage and I'm actually reading a book about them right now. It is safe to say that I envy her luck! Thank you again :)

@themoores9817 Жыл бұрын

@@lilybrown4180 I don’t know if you have seen the musical Oliver from 1968, but it was the cinematographer Oswald Morris and his wife Lee who had Taylor and burton as best man and matron of honour. I cared for Ozzies wife until she passed away in 2003. They had so many wonderful stories about their time in movies.

@LittleDreamer1412 Жыл бұрын

"It was very tempting to spend all of my lifesavings on books at this festival". Haha, I feel that! I could buy books all the time. Also, as a fellow Introvert, amazing that you made it 4 days!

@ayoolukoga9829 Жыл бұрын

Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read. Isaiah 34:16

@outlander1939 Жыл бұрын

I can only imagine how much joy you must have felt; a huge book festival and spending some time with your far away best friend. Glad you had a wonderful time.

@imnoemit Жыл бұрын

Second hand books are my fav right now, and the vintage editions are lovely, love them. Also the yellow pages and all the extra "imperfections" they come with, love it💜

@donalda2240 Жыл бұрын

I saw the Margaret Atwood event too - and many more. The Matt and Richard Osman event was surprisingly entertaining too. Another great book festival is the one in late September in Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway. Actually held in the centre of Scotland's national book town rather than Hay's out of town approach. There many bookshops but fewer so you can manage to scour them all. And there are lots of other quirky things to see and do too. Well worth a visit - and probably more than once.

@hollyc4624 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful trip! I’m so jealous of the festival, the authors’ talks, and a town with 22 bookshops! Wow. I agree with you about mood reading and being in the right headspace for a specific book. I have Yellowface set for soon and The Grapes of Wrath was such a fantastic book. I hope you love it. Thanks for sharing such a fun trip.

@kadirkaratas8081 Жыл бұрын

I'm thoroughly impressed Ruby! Your editing skills are on point, and you did an incredible job presenting the book festival to us viewers. The way you captured the essence of the festival and brought it to life through your video is truly remarkable. I felt like I was right there, experiencing the vibrant atmosphere and the joy of exploring countless books. Margaret Atwood, on top of it all, makes it even more special haha Your passion for books and festivals truly shines through in this video. It's inspiring to see someone like you sharing their experiences and spreading the joy of reading with others. xx

@asd14379 Жыл бұрын

those tents look like in Harry potter's quidditch world cup scene....

@lynnkibbe2929 Жыл бұрын

I am so jealous!!!!! I have always wanted to go there. It's definitely on my bucket list

@cleopatrickk Жыл бұрын

My goodness, the idea of visiting each and every book town is amazing... would love to see you visit more, Ruby!

@Lisakaylindsay256 9 ай бұрын

Catching up on your videos as I just found you a couple weeks ago. I agree with your thoughts of waiting to read a book until you are in the right headspace for it. I notice I look at it differently because of that. You are so inspiring to getting me to read books more and I’m going to the library a lot more.

@franklinguallpa6072 Жыл бұрын

I love what I see here. It's just remarkable. Even the castle is pretty old.

@secretforthemad Жыл бұрын

im glad that you and blakney are still good friends after uni!!

@VeronicasBookshelves Жыл бұрын

We NEED more book festivals in the UK! 🥰 I have to try and go to the Hay Festival sometime in the future. What a wonderful video to watch as well. Your videos are always amazing, but this one was just so heartwarming ❤ x

@labcat647 Жыл бұрын

Stay focused on pouring your heart out onto the page, and one day, you will be the writer on the stage.

@lizzysbookshelf0826 Жыл бұрын

That looks so much fun!! Glad you enjoyed yourself! Keep up the good work 👍🙂

@denisripley8699 Жыл бұрын

Working men's libraries were popular in Wales from Great Depression onward and centres if learning. These gradually began to close from '60's as the demographic changed. The library stock was sold off and books were bought by the cwt (weight). Hay, a Welsh tiwn, was the emergent centre where many of these books ended up and were saved.

@katie2359 Жыл бұрын

i love how the rose and the thorn plays in every video

@kale1010 Жыл бұрын

You are glowing lately, both inside and outside

@thunderbug1152 Жыл бұрын

Elle Mcnicoll was also there. Her book: A kind Of Spark, was recently placed in the top 100 children's books of all time (she is also the youngest ever author to get in this list). Your 3 star rating of this book on goodreads has been noted. ;)

@RubyGranger8 Жыл бұрын

I honestly love what she did with the book and it’s one all y7 and 8 students should read - I gave it 3 based on my enjoyment, not it’s importance (just because I’m reading it as an adult maybe!). Maybe it was too harsh a rating 🙈xx

@thunderbug1152 Жыл бұрын

@@RubyGranger8 She's an absolute diamond :) If you get a chance to meet her then you should jump because she's simply the loveliest woman with the most lilting voice. It's hard to believe stories so powerful can come from someone so warm and gentle. One in a million, and a real trailblazer :) (she's working on a YA book btw so hopefully you can cover it. I'd love it if you did. Much love from London

@rain.023 Жыл бұрын

It was so lovely meeting you at the festival (I was the strange girl outside the bookshop drinking hot coffee on a boiling day…) You capture Hay beautifully in this video

@roman-cu1cw Жыл бұрын

Have you tied up the loose ends with your previous facebook bookclub that you abandoned before opening up a new one? I think you should at least put up a notice there and close it officially because the facebook group really became a mess and it just does not look good on your brand. I also think it’d be respectful for the mods who took the blow for your irresponsible management and all the members who cut you slack if you would bring that bookclub to a proper closure.

@silvialogan9226 Жыл бұрын

Ruby, it must had been exciting to visit all those book stores with all those interesting books to read. I saw Margaret Atwood with her husband in an Italian restaurant in Stratford, Ontario in Canada.

@PlanetImo Жыл бұрын

How nice that you came over here to Wales. :)

@penultimateh766 Жыл бұрын

What an ideal trip for our smart and adorable heroine! Glad you had fun Ruby.

@elielizaeli Жыл бұрын

Can we have a book festival like this in Greece please? It looks like an awesome experience!!!

@intanigent Жыл бұрын

I love your videos 💕

@JessyDraws Жыл бұрын

What a lovely festival 😃 thanks for sharing! A pity I life so far away 🥲

@PhilisiweTwijnstra Жыл бұрын

Oh my... I just saw Richmond in South Africa, I didnt know it was a book town as well. Will check it out.

@SusanMihalic--Writer Жыл бұрын

I’ve been to Hay but not to the festival. How wonderful that you were able to go!

@ValerieOkorie Жыл бұрын

Wow, amazing place, I’ve never been too a book festival before ❤ but will love to attend one.

@paulotoole4950 Жыл бұрын

If you want to go to Hay start planning 18 months before and Clyro is worth a look. If money no object, stay at Baskerville Hall in Clyro and yes it that the Baskerville Hall.

@ValerieOkorie Жыл бұрын

@@paulotoole4950 thank you so much, I really do appreciate

@XeniaSketchbookPages Жыл бұрын

The book festival sounds like heaven on Earth ❤ I would like to visit one. I'm a truthy bookaholic 😅

@erzae Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this experience with us, Ruby! It’s amazing 📖

@rhiannonarjona5718 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea book festivals were a thing, definitely on my bucket list now.❤

@bluumz-n-veg Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for taking us along, Ruby, attending this book festival has long been on my bucket list!

@fionahowellwrites5302 Жыл бұрын

So wish I could have been at that festival! Been seeing all the videos. I have been to Hay before but it wasn't during the festival. Maybe sometime. :)

@marlamorris2869 Жыл бұрын

If you're ever in Columbus, Ohio, USA, then you must make a visit to German Village's Book Loft. It has a plethora of nooks and several levels. You can also make a virtual visit.

@ma0987 Жыл бұрын

Max Porter's Shy sounds so interesting... I would love to read it!

@jamesfv1 Жыл бұрын

I want to read it, especially as a mum to a teen boy.

@Teacup29 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to reading Yellowface, glad you enjoyed it. Young people of every generation try to "change the world" it is a right of passage. I remember the hippies!

@zanevanadzina945 Жыл бұрын

Hello. I am latvian/finnish writer from Helsinki. I use an old typewriter and I have few Bronte books and I collect old books as well. I have been obsessed with my typewriter and coffee for a long time. I have been watching you channel for several years. I dress in black and I love poetry. On my way to second book. Have a great summer!

@sophiaisabelle01 Жыл бұрын

We wish you well, Ruby. Just know we will always support you no matter what.

@library_of_folklore Жыл бұрын

Ruby your videos genuinely make me happy. You have fantastic content. I love watching your videos at the end of the day in my bed. Just a recommendation, in the community section you could have a post for video recommendations so people can go there if they have any and they won't get lost in the comments. Also, I got a reply to my other comment on the last video and it was someone impersonating you saying I won a giveaway. Thought I should let you know. I love you. You are who I aspire to be.

@RubyGranger8 Жыл бұрын

That’s such a great idea! I’ll set that up :) and thank you for telling me! It keeps happening and I’m trying to keep the accounts blocked but they keep popping up! I’m sorry this happened! X

@georgiaadventure1675 Жыл бұрын

This is probably one of the best videos of Ruby

@jakecavendish3470 Жыл бұрын

I went too, was amazing. Got very merry with Margaret Atwood and Tracey Emin in the pub, they are an absolute hoot! I didn't even know who Margaret Atwood was until after, she is super modest and just said she was visiting the festival.

@SeerOfTime577 Жыл бұрын

Best sort of video to watch with a cuppa! ❤

@doris_1325 Жыл бұрын

Love your luggage! ♥ and your hands full of ink, it reminds me of me 😄 when I am using my rubber stamps and markers. Thanks for sharing! 👋

@markwilliamson9140 Жыл бұрын

Id be in heaven at that book festival. Looks amazing. 📚📖

@lolablockwell Жыл бұрын

I went too! It was truly amazing 💞

@josephinerunci6052 Жыл бұрын

I am pretty sure you gonna love the Grapes of Wrath. I read it some time ago along with other steinbeck books and it is definitely my favourite. I'd like to know what you think about the finale ad soon as you finish it, if you don't mind. I had already heard about Hay... maybe one day I'll be able to shop there. BTW, Next time you come to Italy let me know in advance...who knows? We might be able to meet up. Keep on going Ruby! ❤

@maneskinnnnn7190 Жыл бұрын

A girl in my year at school was at this with her new book 'catfish rolling' she was just like you in school always reading ❤

@Siocain Жыл бұрын

Oh no, I was going to go but had a really stressful time so I forgot about it and missed it! I live close to Hay-on-Wye and I LOVE going there. Ah well, hope to be there next year, it looks like you had a great time! ♥

@islamadam8502 Жыл бұрын

That's a great festival for book lovers 👍🎉 and it's good to see you having fun 🥳

@bookdayheyday7585 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ruby waiting for this month book reviews and also productive and cozy vlogs

@Lexibellington Жыл бұрын

I LOVED Lanny! I cant wait to read Shy! Thank you for your review.

@tahnuma6939 Жыл бұрын

Thant was so wonderful rubyyy.watching your video is like drinking a warm mug of teaaa❤❤ thanks for sharing your experience

@paulotoole4950 Жыл бұрын

Not to be picky or anything however the Hay Book festival is in England. The current Welsh border runs about 20 yards from the river so you can swap countries by swapping sides of the road.

@threemusketeers4109 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video, Ruby! What an amazing experience! ❤📚📖✨

@joannasmith4793 Жыл бұрын

That was so interesting. Thank you for sharing. I think I read Grapes of Wrath in 9th grade. Enjoy ! 😊

@JulEnglefaris Жыл бұрын

Yellowface was indeed great. OOOH I LOVE The Grapes of Wrath. I re read it every year.

@mollybing577 Жыл бұрын

I love this video✨️

@kamicastillo1451 Жыл бұрын

I am so excited to watch 😊

@ip3931 Жыл бұрын

WOAH!

@Judywarren3214 Жыл бұрын

I really like this video✨️

@thedrunkenelf Жыл бұрын

I love your videos Ruby I’m really excited for the Oxford videos like moving in, etc. will you do a Babel themed day in Oxford?

@GerPK1 Жыл бұрын

Spotted Richmond, South Africa, in your book towns book! 🤎

@alice-elizabeth Жыл бұрын

I'm from Wales but don't live anywhere near there (I'm close to the Snowdonia National Park), but have always wondered what Hay-on-Wye is like.

@creativebee866 Жыл бұрын

Love u ruby always ❣️

@bryanbearsley8314 Жыл бұрын

how was the book festival ruby. did you have fun going ❤

@Coconutsky131 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever been to the Jane Eyre festival that takes place every autumn?

@RubyGranger8 Жыл бұрын

I didn’t even know about it oh my gosh!

@themoores9817 Жыл бұрын

This has got me looking forward to going glamping in October (I’ve paid £420 for 2 weeks- as I go to visit family)

@thetragicyouth Жыл бұрын

You should have bought Mat Osman's The Ghost Theatre (which you are holding in one scene of the video), I think you'd like it!

@almamater8997 Жыл бұрын

OMG! Did you hurt your left hand? 😮 I hope you are Ok, and its nothing serious, get well soon!❤

@Blondie101010100 Жыл бұрын

My dream is to go there. 😍

@megreads9 Жыл бұрын

I've always told to my authors colleagues to arrange like these festivals but unfortunately we couldn't do it due to the economic crises that faced us. I hope someday we could do like this big but humble festival.

@younisakram6424 Жыл бұрын

awesome video ruby

@inksandtomes Жыл бұрын

I love your suitcases! Where did you get them? I'm currently on the hunt for some and would love to have something similar.

@AO2437. Жыл бұрын

Literally as soon as I read the title, before even clicking on it I thought Hay festival because my other favourite KZfaqr Jack Edwards went and made a video on it really recently

@mysticlight_d36 Жыл бұрын

You kinda look like Ruby from the webseries Ann with an E and your name also Ruby but your nature is more like Anne🤩 so that's interesting...😃and also your surname is Granger WOW what a combination😍

@RubyGranger8 Жыл бұрын

Ahh that is such a complementary comment to read haha! Thank you!

@syednadal9142 Жыл бұрын

Thanks boss Have a productive day 🏹🌺🧚‍♀️💄🕊🌠⚘💘

@user-ec3sl5tb4y Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so good we have so much in common i live in the us i think your acent i don't know if i spelled that right

@becca1415 Жыл бұрын

you should read The Poppy War trilogy by RF Kuang, it's historical fantasy but definitely her best books !!

@Rodrigo-lx1gy Жыл бұрын

❤

@IVraila Жыл бұрын

Hello Ruby! Lovely content as always! Just wanted to suggest an author I love, that you might enjoy trying. His name is Nikos Kazantzakis and has a good selection of gems such as Zorba the Greek!

@MaryAmongStories Жыл бұрын

💛🌻

@stefaniemapley4386 Жыл бұрын

Hi Ruby, I like to check out what you’re reading and sometimes follow through. This time I’d like to tell you about a book that I found wonderful to read and it’s called “The Light Between Oceans” by ML Stedman. I hope you make time to read it, and I would be very surprised if you didn’t thoroughly enjoy it. Greetings from Downunder. 🦋🌷🦋

@asifmuniruniverse7732 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot bye

@paulotoole4950 Жыл бұрын

PM me if you plan on going again as you missed what use to be the best place to visit.

@sianadler7882 Жыл бұрын

loved this vlog! :) What font do you use? :) x

@user-no9tq7yi6q Жыл бұрын

Yayyyyyyyy

@Love_laugh_happy Жыл бұрын

I really like your top/shirt where can I get it 💕

@EDENNG-tc8ji Жыл бұрын

It's truly amazing! I love your aesthetics & vlogg!

@VlogwithFiz Жыл бұрын

Did I just see stormzy !!!!!

@ebrukson Жыл бұрын

Grapes of Wrath! For the life of me I cannot finish it! So boring :(

@grachoderunwiderstehlichen Жыл бұрын

oh , Ruby .... what will you do/think if cpu's expert filter each frequenz of your voice ? - european song contest with selfmade lyrics ...i will catch till i'am in first line in front of the stage ...your voice is same level like franco-canadian diva mado**a ...only miles away 😘