my final reads for the end of the year!

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only time for a few books now... which ones can i still finish? ✿ check out glassesUSA.com! You can find my glasses at GlassesUSA.com. Check them out here for a great offer & free shipping bit.ly/ArielB-GlassesUSA (Additional rules may apply, free shipping to US & CA) ✿
Questions:
Are there any books you started this year that you need to finish?
Do you have an autumnal book to transition into the end of the year?
Is there a new release you're still waiting for?
What are three books you want to read before the end of the year?
Is there a book you think could still shock you and become your favourite book of the year?
Have you already started making reading plans for next year?
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☞ My name is Ariel and I’m a Canadian writer, poet, and KZfaqr. I organize my shelves by genre and then colour and my favourite book is Animal Farm. I've been making bookish content online for over 8 years and love spreading a love of reading through videos, panels, articles, and more! Think we could make something cool together? Send me an email!
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@Vinyltechnician 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder what color GoodReads will choose for next year's reading challenge.

@ArielBissett 3 жыл бұрын

HMMMMMMMMMMMMM

@emily-sm1pq 3 жыл бұрын

it just needs to be yellow or something. i’m trying to be happy next year.

@tarynnoppe2182 3 жыл бұрын

@ZXzz zzz Uh alright??

@JustJhaay 3 жыл бұрын

@@emily-sm1pq atet

@zaria1528 3 жыл бұрын

Yessss

@cozy.punkin 3 жыл бұрын

This is my first year REALLY diving into the world of reading. One of the only goals I have accomplished in 2020 is my reading! I wanted to read 1 book per month and I have surpassed that goal which I am so proud of myself for! I think for 2021 I am going to try and read two books per month, one fiction and one non fiction. ☺️

@ArielBissett 3 жыл бұрын

I am so proud of you!! Adding more reading into your life is such a beautiful addition 💕

@kristavaillancourt6313 3 жыл бұрын

Nice goals!

@cecilie... 3 жыл бұрын

Go you, that's great!

@ariannelg 3 жыл бұрын

Same!!! I planned to read 12 books this year and I’m so proud of what I actually accomplished! Let’s keep it up! :)

@cozy.punkin 3 жыл бұрын

@@ariannelg 🖤 that’s amazing! I guess 2020 was good for something, right?!

@HeyItsShey 3 жыл бұрын

I'm partial to the blue frames! Also, "2020 is about making things happen when they can" is...just...exactly what I needed to hear frankly lol

@timeandrelativenerdinspace5859 3 жыл бұрын

Also think blue frame!

@racheldemain1940 3 жыл бұрын

Yellow frames , funky!!

@bookofdaisy9124 3 жыл бұрын

You are most definitely cool enough to pull those off!! (this applies to every pair in the video, OMG why are you able to pull off every pair so well!!)

@ArielBissett 3 жыл бұрын

🙈🙈🙈🙈 thanks pal haha

@madalynstraub 3 жыл бұрын

Yellow glasses! fully achieve that art/kindergarten teacher aesthetic

@Ella-qj2ln 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely read Love in the Times of Cholera in Spanish, not only because in my mind you should always try to aim to read any book in the original language if you can (but that's just personal opinion), but specially with Gabriel García Márquez, his greatness comes very much from his prose and the way he writes and I don't think if you can really translate that (I have yet to read an English translation to compare). That being said, I did not enjoy that book in particular lol I prefer A Hundred Years of Solitude way more and!!! if you want to read García Márquez in Spanish but are afraid of big books, you should definitely try Chronicle of a Death Foretold, which is shorter but equally good, and just see if you feel comfortable reading at a slower pace and, in general, if Gabo's style if for you. Love you!!!

@CarolinaRodriguez-jj2hi 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! I have only read his work in spanish and it is just amazing. Chronicles of a death foretold is a great short book (I love it) and i'd also recommend A hundred years of solitude over Love in the time of cholera

@crazybiogeek 3 жыл бұрын

I read 100 Years of Solitude in English, but now you all are making me want to read it in Spanish even though I'm not good at reading in Spanish anymore.

@eliodelio5600 3 жыл бұрын

I felt SO seen when you started talking about how you struggle to read in Spanish. I'm from an Estonian-English bilingual family and even though I've lived in Estonia my whole life I went to an international school up to the age of 11 and pretty much only read in English (and I read a lot as a child) and I feel exactly the same as you about reading in English vs my other language!!! I struggled so much when I switched to an Estonian school and had to start reading literature in Estonian for class (I ended up just reading summaries of the books if I couldn't find English versions most of the time because I couldn't focus on reading at all) and it was honestly a huge part of why I got put off reading in my teens. I do try to occasionally read Estonian books in Estonian now though, because I do want to follow the local literature here and I've found that if I'm really interested in the book (and it isn't particularly difficult or slow) I can get through it and actually enjoy it. So I would definitely recommend trying to read it in Spanish!! Maybe buy it in both languages and if you don't like the Spanish version you can give it to your mum?

@ArielBissett 3 жыл бұрын

You get me!!!!!!!!!! Also that is such a good plan, my mom would definitely read and appreciate it!

@eliodelio5600 3 жыл бұрын

@@ArielBissett yay!! good luck with it if you do try the spanish!!!

@amandag.s.5197 3 жыл бұрын

I struggle with the exact same thing, except with Norwegian. My story is very similar to yours, born in the US but raised in Norway and went to an international school mostly reading and speaking in English. It's soooo hard for me to concentrate on Norwegian literature

@SunshineIzDivine 3 жыл бұрын

You pulled off all of the glasses. My favorite was the black ones with the gold rims; it made you look mysterious and intelligent. Rock them all!

@giselle371 3 жыл бұрын

9:19 Hola, Ariel! Spanish speaker here. My situation is the same but with the languages reversed - I was raised reading books in Spanish, the bookshops sell mostly books in Spanish, etc. However, I've been learning English from a young age, so I was taught to read books in English in order to improve my fluency. Now, my advice for you, Ariel, is that you should definitely read books in Spanish especially if that is the original language they were written in. BUT, do not (and I repeat) DO NOT start your journey reading books in Spanish with a García Marquez book. For your own sanity. I tried reading one of his books in Spanish and it was so hard for me to keep up with the story, and I speak, listen and read Spanish every single hour of every single day! In summary, it's totally worth it to read books in the original languages they are written in if you can, BUT start with an "easier" read. Maybe YA or something lighter in terms of content and how poetic the writer is. Hope this helps! Happy reading nonetheless!

@rozhansadeghi3773 3 жыл бұрын

I mean if books can't save this year, we're all doomed🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

@whateverbabe 3 жыл бұрын

True 🤣🤣🤣

@deevyadeo971 3 жыл бұрын

If you’re not “cool enough” to pull off all of those glasses, i don’t know who is

@phoenix9142 3 жыл бұрын

As a person who has read Gabriel García Márquez in both languages, I highly recommend that you pick up the Spanish version, there's no point to compare, the way the book is told in Spanish is so muy meaningful and beautiful in my personal opinion.

@anne-marie339 3 жыл бұрын

I am SO jealous you can read his stories in the original language! I adore his works and am making my way through his catalogue. While I read in English and French (though predominantly English), I know there's so much literature I'm missing out on through lack of available translations or just through the process of translation itself :(

@annac9534 3 жыл бұрын

If anyone can pull of such a wide variety of frames and styles... it is you, Ariel.

@nicolem7150 3 жыл бұрын

In 2021, I'm going to try to read all the books I've owned for more than 5 years!

@JordanThatblondegirl 3 жыл бұрын

Same! Maybe it’s because I didn’t go to the bookstore as often, but I made it my mission this to read the older books on my shelf and I want to continue into next year. I find it a similar feeling to checking off a to do list!

@crazybiogeek 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh, I like this challenge idea!

@opheliawinfrey9501 3 жыл бұрын

I like this challenge idea too, thanks for the idea and good luck to you all!

@lidapapadopoulou8199 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the ‘instagram glasses’, they looked so pretty on you and the fact that they matched the secret history is just a bonus

@alinasophie746 3 жыл бұрын

I want to read classics, but I also want to redo my bedroom, so my mom and I struck a deal that for every classic I read out of the 15 she chooses and the 5 that I choose, I get 30 dollars for my room. I've been wanting to get into classics for a while so maybe next year will be the year for me haha! I love the channel, please keep doing what you do Ariel and bringing a bright spot into our days :)

@shannonhughes8488 3 жыл бұрын

that's so cute! i really recommend reading their eyes were watching god by zora neale hurston, it's my favorite classic and fairly short too so you can get those $30 quickly

@Paper.characters 3 жыл бұрын

Can I just say that your mum sounds incredible! Such a great idea to help you achieve your goals 😊 I hope you find some new favourite classics.

@lauralulu4444 3 жыл бұрын

Im starting to read classics too. I realized a few weeks ago that I haven't read or finished a lot of classic books so I want to start reading them. I started with The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and I love it so much so far. I also just started The Hobbit which I've struggled to get through the first couple of chapters for years so hopefully I can finally finish it :P

@suspence96 3 жыл бұрын

The sunglasses at 2:50 were a BOP. You absolutely can pull those off. Glasses at 3:20: The nose rest gets caught in my hair all the time and tends to get dirty in ways that can't get clean. Glasses at 5:20: I feel like you use yellow enough in your wardrobe to pull these off. Nice nose bridge. Glasses at 6:46: pretty safe bet. Good nose bridge. Glasses at 9:45 ok those are the lowkey coolest glasses and yes you can pull them off. Bad nose bridge. Great video!!! Thank you for posting

@AnniesBookNook 3 жыл бұрын

Books have definitely saved my year. I started booktube after going through the hardest year of my life, both because of the general situation of the world and personal stuff. Books are always a source of comfort 💜 Also YES Before the Coffee Gets Cold is one of my favorites I've read this year!

@kristavaillancourt6313 3 жыл бұрын

Here's when we knew 2020 would not be as expected. The Reading challenge colour. It was all downhill from there. Had we known that colour was a sign of things to come, could we have prevented this year? Alas, it was not to be.

@marcolivresque5300 3 жыл бұрын

I have finished reading all the books I own and as I cannot afford buying more I spend my days on booktube listening to people talk about books. Thanks for the video.

@rebeccabritton9706 3 жыл бұрын

As a readheaded befreckled (is that a word?) Canadian girl I love Anne of Green Gables and I think you’d really love it as well. I’m so excited for Earthlings! Convenience Store Woman is on track to be my favourite book of the year, and I hope that I’ll like Earthlings just as much. And finally as someone who consistently gets told that she dress like a kindergarten teacher I wholeheartedly endorse those yellow glasses, they are so cool and they look awesome on you!

@JayGTheAwkwardBookworm 3 жыл бұрын

Ooo the yellow glasses are so fun!

@KingaZajacNNR 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, you DO pull of all of them. Even the yellow ones. Your face, colouring and hair are perfect of all the glasses. The shades are crazy but they fit you. And the last one, black and gold, are just wow.

@barbiestargirl1700 3 жыл бұрын

All the glasses look super cool and perfect on you.💖 I personally really liked the blue one🤓

@kolmkilpkonna 3 жыл бұрын

The yellow ones are so lovely on you! So fun and bright!

@kingyoshi6635 3 жыл бұрын

YES YOU ARE COOL ENOUGH FOR THE SUNGLASSES!! I like how the metal frames are still light enough to highlight your face (you're really prettyy), while not distracting from you. The blues ones do the same. I hope you take care!

@kaylastarr3822 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I was just thinking about how much I wished you'd post another video!

@hamandeggs23 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE the yellow glasses

@jenniferalb688 3 жыл бұрын

Yes omg yes!! The sun glasses look so good on you 😍 thanks for a great video!

@katiewilburn7209 3 жыл бұрын

First: you are cool, funky, hip, and Instagrammy enough for all of those frames! This year I pivoted my reading goal similarly to yours which was, I stopped pressuring myself to read 2020 releases, stopped reading books out of my comfort zone and focused on reading whatever was making me happy. This year that has meant reaching for rereads, romance, some shorter books and poetry. I think I'll still challenge myself to read 100 books next year because I find that it keeps me reaching for books rather than resorting to social media/things that don't bring me joy.

@monas.5377 3 жыл бұрын

I love love love the sunglasses on you!

@amysweet2973 3 жыл бұрын

My reading challenge for the last 2 years has been to read books off my shelf! So I have been reading the books that I have just clung onto over the years then passing them on to friends and work mates or the charity shop when I'm done. Once I've read one, I treat myself to a book that I know I will love and treasure forever to fill it's place! I only have a handful left so I will tackle those in 2021 😍

@andrearobyn3701 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the blue glasses on you! They're quite similar to my current frames, stuck with black ones for ages and it's the perfect introduction to colourful lenses, plus I think the contrast with brown eyes is pretty.

@nataliebyrne 3 жыл бұрын

Been binging your content the last few days 💕💕💕💕 thanks for keeping me company 💕

@cuppiesaur 3 жыл бұрын

You are cool to pull those off. It looked amazing on you!

@kellylawrence384 3 жыл бұрын

Ariel, those blue frames are stunning!!

@seaquarian 3 жыл бұрын

The moment you said "Listen guys, did you make goals for 2020??" I had a hard cut mental flashback to sitting on the couch in like January making detailed goals and action plans for this year and they ALL went down the toilet and I mean ALL of them. Even the ones I did work on ended up sub par in some awful kind of way. So yeah don't feel bad Ariel, 2020 happened to all of us lol. I think getting anything at all done this year is a straight up miracle ALSO, you're DEFINITELY cool enough to pull off the round sunglasses. I think they totally match your vibe actually :)

@laura__5544 3 жыл бұрын

I loooove the black/gold glasses on you!

@karliepowers3140 3 жыл бұрын

YES!!! You are definitely cool enough to pull those funky glasses off!!

@alexoliver2826 3 жыл бұрын

happy to see you in my sub box again! i love the blue frames a whole lot

@alexdiary101 3 жыл бұрын

The black and gold ones fit you so well!!

@kaortega1120 3 жыл бұрын

They all look AMAZING & Yes, You can pull them off -- Hands Down! Loved these titles you mentioned - Thanks!

@victoriamann5540 3 жыл бұрын

every single pair you put on I was like A LOOK! A FASHION ICON! So to sum up, choose the ones you love bc they all look great on you!

@antocomegalletasXD 3 жыл бұрын

I found your channel recently and it's been one of the best things of my year!

@samanthagowing4755 3 жыл бұрын

I love the Secret History. I also love the first wire frames on you!

@katarinakidd9450 3 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite sponsorship on KZfaq every year - which is weird to say but there it is. And Ariel tbh you pull ALL of them off. Including the sunglasses!! If it were financially feasible, I feel like you should just keep them all and swap them out every few days like you do with your nail polish colors.

@EveStowe 3 жыл бұрын

I love the yellow glasses! 💛💛💛

@alarcon99 3 жыл бұрын

I highly recommend reading Cien años de soledad in Spanish. I think that a little something is lost when reading a translation. Imagine reading Hitchhiker's Guide in Spanish! I don't think it would do the British dry wit justice. If you are worried about it being too slow, follow along with the audible read in Spanish.

@angelag6572 3 жыл бұрын

You rock these sunglasses !!

@CJCregg884 3 жыл бұрын

I AUDIBLY gasped when you put on those first (sun)glasses. They are GORGEOUS ON YOU - YOU LOOK SO GOOD IN THEM (don't tell my girlfriend I said that). I also just finished an absolutely remarkable thing and it was ❤❤❤ I loved the way the second book was spun and the pace was so quick so it'll be an incredibly enjoyable breeze to finish.

@audreyjohnson9646 3 жыл бұрын

You rock the wire frame glasses!!!

@Hillary429 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you disguised the mess in your thumbnail 😆 lol 😂 just scribble over it

@kiararedman6524 3 жыл бұрын

Ariel, you’re cool and funky enough to pull off anything. Rock those glasses and thanks for the video!

@danahkopsida 3 жыл бұрын

i'm from a greek/ scottiish family, and even though i've grown up in greece, i totally feel ya! growing up i almost always read books in english and i only really read greek literature in class where we mostly read thing aloud so everyone is going at a snail's pace lol. i do think it worth reading a book in its original language though. even if it takes a bit longer, the message can be so powerful. loved the video and can i just say, you ROCKED all those glasses !!

@internetslothh 3 жыл бұрын

am in LOVE with that first pair, the wire rimmed ones!

@authortaylorepperson 3 жыл бұрын

Love the yellow glasses!

@theonlynidnam 3 жыл бұрын

love the yellow glasses and the Ottoto Bellona on you!

@LeCVSUVL 3 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of the five years that I spent trying to finish a book(The Count of Monte Cristo). A REALLY great story, but it was either life got in the way or I simply put it down one day and forgot it for months. That sense of relief and feeling of accomplishment i got the day i flipped the very last page, VERY NICE!😊

@authorgreene 3 жыл бұрын

One of my goals is to read more nonfiction books (philosophy, history, poetry, etc.). I enjoy fiction so much that I rarely pick up anything else out of my home library. But once in a while I find a work of nonfiction that really captures me (My 1980s and Other Essays by Wayne Koestenbaum comes to mind). So I'm making it a goal to read more widely in genres outside of fiction. Good luck with your writing, and I hope you find some joy in your upcoming change of location.

@anon-oso5714 3 жыл бұрын

All the glasses look good on you!!

@annatucci7631 3 жыл бұрын

I love the wire framed ones!!

@muqingapologist 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for posting today i needed motivation to read lol. loved this video❤️❤️

@oceanus4238 3 жыл бұрын

I love the yellow glasses!

@Creativity_360 3 жыл бұрын

I think the black and gold glasses suit you very well and look great!

@gingerk3077 3 жыл бұрын

All of the glasses looked great. You can definitely pull them off. Least favorite-the yellow. FAVORITE-the Blue and the funky ones you wore after the Blue ones.

@Barefoot.mamaaa 3 жыл бұрын

Heck yes you’re cool enough! Those sunglasses are so rad I want them now lol. 😍

@thethriftyfawn 3 жыл бұрын

You are seriously so cool Ariel! I can't get enough of your channel! You've inspired me to get back into reading, as well as with fixing up my old house as well! 😊❤👍

@H2G24life 3 жыл бұрын

only recently found your channel, instantly in love. Glasses: The first metal pair and the black/gold "too fancy" pair look amazing!!! you rocked them.

@lana2511 3 жыл бұрын

Love the glasses! you pull them off so well! Anne of green gables is so good! The show and the book!

@aaishaht 3 жыл бұрын

Yes Ariel! You are definitely cool enough till pull off the metal frame glasses 🙂

@jennicemishra6425 3 жыл бұрын

I think the metal frames look beautiful on you!

@alicja9446 3 жыл бұрын

Firstly, I'd totally read the book in your first language. I don't do that often enough myself, but it's so rewarding! And knowing that it is not a translation makes it even more special ❤️Secondly, I love your clear glasses, but the metal frame and the blue ones were gorgeous on you, too! Also, loving the cozy lighting in this video ✨

@opheliabalou2652 3 жыл бұрын

Loving the yellow one!

@kristinboyle9931 3 жыл бұрын

The yellow glasses look great on you! The contrast with your dark hair is super cool!

@JordanThatblondegirl 3 жыл бұрын

This lighting is phenomenal, Ariel. Honesty and aesthetics is happening.

@samibobami 3 жыл бұрын

i've been watching your videos for months now and i just realized i never subscribed are you KIDDING me. you are such a joy and i love your videos wow yes thank u.

@elisewilliams-moore9348 3 жыл бұрын

I find your videos so calming. Discovered booktube when I reignited my love of reading during the March lockdown, and it has got me through! Thank you 💛 (p.s - you are definitely cool enough to pull the glasses off!)

@kallie151 3 жыл бұрын

Before the coffee gets cold is one of my faves. Such an interesting book with really interesting plot devices that I’m obsessed with.

@socratesandstorybooks1109 3 жыл бұрын

YES the yellow glasses just yes!! ❤ Also I would recommend u read the other Anne books too especially Anne of the Island! ❤

@nataliefields9009 3 жыл бұрын

you look so pretty with this look!!

@TheMegWrites 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I’ve been waiting for you to upload. You’ve become one of my absolute favorite KZfaqrs this year. Hands down. I wish we could be friends!

@ArielBissett 3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much 🙈 everything has been so hectic with the move: once it settles down I’ll be back to posting more!

@haley.canter 3 жыл бұрын

I love you. I grew up with book tube and I think it’s so different now and I don’t watch it as much now but I loved this video and it felt like old times. Thank you and happy thanksgiving

@Dani__Happy 3 жыл бұрын

Ooh Sweetdark was amazing!! I've just finished it haha. Exceptional.

@emilycranford2699 3 жыл бұрын

The sunglasses look great!

@arialmanzar4174 3 жыл бұрын

those sunglasses are DEFinetely for you FOR SURE!!!!!

@gplol284 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, you are truly so so cool!!! So funny and happy, i truly admire you!! Totally subscribed in a matter of seconds 💕💫

@moev29 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE the yellow against your dark hair. Cuuuuute

@anacota4610 3 жыл бұрын

girl love those glasses. and you can definitely pull the sunglasses off. so cool

@naturallyeclectic6191 3 жыл бұрын

Lame, you know all of those glasses look amazing on you!!! Definitely going to read a book you mentioned, but I’ll probably grab that poetry book (I too need more in my life!)

@MrMinecraftLover00 3 жыл бұрын

I know you're not into series all that much, but all of the books (minus the third one) from the Anne of Green Gables series are all really good, quick reads! Following Anne from childhood to late adulthood was one of my favorite childhood memories.

@shannington 3 жыл бұрын

you look amazing in the glasses dude!!

@graceom6872 3 жыл бұрын

I love all those glasses.

@kirstinbrie 3 жыл бұрын

Ariel, you are 100% cool enough to pull off those super-cool sunglasses and all those glasses! Rock them all!

@laurenparker8755 3 жыл бұрын

I love all the glasses, especially the black pair and the yellow pair. I’m also currently reading The Secret History. I’m loving it, but it’s taking me forever!

@celestita1d416 3 жыл бұрын

I love your channel sm😭

@melanie6759 3 жыл бұрын

You seriously pull off every single pair! Those sunglasses are really fun too!

@meg_egg3872 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely cool enough to pull them off! 👍

@clararodriguezc1874 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video. Yes! You should totally read the book in Spanish. I also recommend Relato de un náufrago also by García Márquez.

@lydiagappa3938 3 жыл бұрын

Okay. The yellow glasses. 100 percent. Great style and great color for you. But they all look fabulous tbh! The only plan I have for 2021 reading that I just can’t shake is to take the winter and read war and peace. Is it a ridiculous notion? Probably. Do I still want to leap at it fangs out? Yes.