I am a librarian who doesn't own books. All my colleagues are shocked. I moved countries without them and I didn't miss them. I love my local library. My only problem with my library is that I am limited to reading 12 books and reserving 12 books 😂
I needed this video! I'm decluttering books and it's been really difficult. A little anecdote: My dad never gives presents (just the way he is) but when I was little he gave me a story book. I always had it but I felt guilty for no reading it. At the end, I took out the page with a few words he wrote for me for that birthday
I keep the books that were signed by the author, otherwise I read and donate to the local library. I intend to publish as well, through Amazon as an ebook. Great conversation, I appreciate your content and the effort to produce these videos.
"I don't know what happened to part 5." Cracked me up. I am a librarian and I have 34 books. Some will be moved along, but I think I will always have about 25. Books I read over and over, books out of print, books I reference on occasion. I also have a Kindle and use it for travel.
Books are my weakness. I have hundreds. I do reread them. I decluttered a lot when I moved last. But I could probably shed a few more now. I did sort out a few when I alphabetised them.
I have many books from my university that I haven't even open and I probably won't in the future. Note here some are huge and heavy. So I recycled a few but I felt really bad and I haven't told anyone about this because everyone around me keeps these types of books even If they will never use them. So because I felt bad I will try to at least exchange all the rest of the books instead of recycling them😭 the point of this was that don't let people around you affect you for getting rid of something when it isn't valuable for your life.
This video was perfect timing as I've finally decided to declutter some of my books. I also love your hair! It's growing so quickly! That colour top is also so flattering on you, you look happy and your videos are getting better all the time. Thank you for covering interesting issues that other minimalist channels only mention in a list but don't really talk about it; books have been my biggest barrier to having a minimalist home 🌻
Books is what kills me attempting minimalism. I have gotten rid of a lot but I absolutely cannot let go of most of my books. Tolken, religious texts that are very difficult to get, some resource guides. With the exception of some classics i was able to part with a lot of fiction that i can listen to on audiobook or read on my ipad. I also keep books for my kids. I feel like books will be hard to come by within the next 50 - 100 years and a lot of information will be lost because it will be controlled.
Beautiful video. I'm a book person, but have downsized a lot over the last few years. I have 1 bookcase, but it isn't full. I don't like reading from a screen, and some of mine are like old friends. I have about 7 classic novels I won't part with, a small " working collection" of Bibles, devotionals, & religious books, our family history story & a few other local history books. I have 4 children, & have keep a few classic children's books for the next generation, & occasional comfort reads. I use the library & thrift stores, & a lot of mine go in & out. The ones I keep are nice editions, & I have to be able to read the print. I have even upgraded a few dog-eared favourites. It was great to have books on hand during lockdowns.
I love reading, but I don't like the weight of books in my space. There are some books I do reread but 98% of them I never touch again. So I sold and donated them all and I feel free now.
I really appreciate the way you filmed and edited this video, it looks amazing! Even though I'm not a minimalist, I really liked hearing about your reasons for not having books, another great video from you. Have a lovely day :) Ps: that yellow sweater really does look good on you 💛
I'd love to declutter more of my books, but I have noone to give them to🙈 Since I live in Spain, nobody in my environment is interested in German books...
Oh, that is unfortunate! There are these websites where you can sell your books to. I think it is not the most sustainable option and they make a lot more money than the person selling the books but that might work and they would at least get read again... (I think you get a quote or something and then pack them and send them to the company)
@@ecofriendlia Thanks for your answer! Back when I lived in Germany, I actually did that sometimes. It always worked! Good idea, I'll search whether there is something like that in Spain too- shipping my (10?) books to Germany simply wouldn't make sense :).
It seems cool... I don't highlight or write on my books because I like to keep them as clean as possible so that when I am done with the book and have loved it for years, I can simply gift it to my friend who wants it for their birthday or just donate it. Is this Book minimalism? I don't know but it just feels right not to highlight or write on those perfectly crisp pages....
I keep my books for the looks and memories only but my golden rule is no more than 100 (which is exactly what fits in my shelf). I have one row that reminds me of my professional accomplishments and others are inherited or from happy times. It's basically like having photos or keeping your degree on the wall. I prefer the books cause my alma mater doesn't have a fancy logo lol 😂
I think your points ring true, although I still certainly own many books. I used to have that dream of my own home library, but I got so overwhelmed one day by the amount of books I had accumulated after years, 200 books to be precise. I decluttered most of them one way or another since 2019, and now keep my tiny library well-curated. I used to hold on to books for reasons many people cite, even those that I didn't enjoy and wouldn't read again. Through that process I also made the rule of not buying thrillers or classic literature, but getting them from the library. I never read thrillers twice and most classics can be found in almost all libraries. Before the year ends, I'll probably have decluttered more because I also plan on moving far away and that puts really into perspective which books you really care enough for to pack and carry haha. P.S.: Oh and my e-reader has become a good friend for me when I can't get a book from my library (mainly English literature) or I don't want a physical copy of).
I dont own books to . because I only read books once and because they take up a lot of space in cupboards. if i want to read something i read library book, or i read e book online
What helped me declutter books was sorting them into my books and books I use with / for my kids. I live in a really rural place with a tiny library and no free book exchanges like you have. So I have a ton of books. I only keep for me the books I know I re read and I want to be able to just pull it from the shelf and re read it on a whim. With my kids books, I declutter them as the youngest stops needing them or out grows them. So a few years ago I gave away all my thick chunky board books because my youngest was old enough to use books with paper pages. I'm about to declutter my first set of learning to read books because my last kid just finished that part of the reading program. So I own very few personal books and a whole bunch of books to help my kids
I owe now ...i think 10 books....tried hard not to go over that number !..once i read them ill be giving them away and getting the number down to 2 ! ...Love watching your videos ....they really inspire me to go the next step, and free myself a bit more , cheers
I must confess that I live in a house full of books. There are really no libraries in Greece (where I live). You have to buy a book, in order to read a book. I often declutter books, but then I buy more, so I end up with about the same amount of books. I would LOVE to live in a town with open book-shelves like those you talked about. It would be a wonderful solution. Although, looking at my books is often a trip down memory lane. Your approach on minimalism and books was great, Lia. And really food for thought. I also appreciate what you said about being an intelligent/educated person and having books and how to display of books doesn't really say much about who you are as a person. Thank you.
I read a lot and I read very quickly too. I rarely keep books after I’ve read them. I only keep those that I’ll read again or go to for information as I read a lot of nonfiction. I’ve got about 30 books in my to be read pile and about 20 that I’m keeping. I sell or donate when I’ve read them and I also use the library a lot. I used to keep all my books but if I kept every book I read I’d need about 4 houses 😂😂
“I don’t know what happened to book 5.” This cracked me up. I love how you explained it from both perspective and gave reasons someone would keep books. I am someone who underlines frequently in books and i love to be able to look back in the book and reference the parts that I found most useful.
A society that does not read is one that is or will be lost and easily misled. Whether or not one keeps the books is no it the issue really. Reading is very important and should be encouraged at every opportunity. This applies in particular to the young. We’re approaching a generation of young people that doesn’t read at all! By the way we loved that tea making glass thing, at least I think it was tea. Is it available overseas?
I decided to start tackling books this year now I have finished university. Everything I own is on my bookshelf now and I have one year (I’m a slow reader) to either read or declutter them. Great video thanks! And I would definitely buy your book ☺️
I have a small bookshelf full of books. In fact it's the one area that I have a lot of. Not for any attachment reasons though, simply because I am working my way through them all again. When I am done I have no problem passing them on and I'm looking forward to being at the stage of choosing just a couple of my favourites to keep 🙂
I have a lot of books in my room, but seeing them gives me a lot of joy! I do declutter my books every now and then, but I love books and I do reread books a lot and I also lend my books to friends if they wanna read a book which I have. But most time I don't buy books except I see myself rereading the book. I like to go to open book shelves, to my local library or if I wanna buy a book I try to find a second-hand copy and if I don't find one, I buy the book. I really enjoyed the video, it gives a lot to think about, I might declutter my books again;)) I'm looking forward to your next video! :)
I have been becoming a minimalist over the last year and a half, but books are the thing that i am stuck on. I have no idea what I want to do for them! I am a student so right now I keep my old books in my childhood bedroom and use the kindle app at university, but I think when i have my own home I will have a collection of the most important books that I read again and again :) I love your channel, i started watching for sustainability and eventually you (and a few others) turned me into a minimalist!
For any books I have read but think I may like to read again in the future, I donate them to my local library system, that way I know I can always get them anytime. This has been helpful psychology letting go of books! Also - I currently have a pile of books that I pulled from my shelf that I’ve not read but feel comfortable getting rid off once I have read them, so this is my priority stack to read through. I read 5 last month!! Was so motivating. Got rid of 38 books last month for donation (those I’d read, those I knew I’d never read, those I’d read ages ago and was holding onto thinking they represented my worth..!!). Very freeing!
I also have a newish rule - I cannot buy a book unless my local library or friend/family member doesn’t have it for me to borrow. Only then can I purchase it.
Hello Lia, I appreciate how you manage your own space and stuff. Sometimes, some details show that maybe your surrounding people are not same, like shot from home library shelf, please, can you make video how to coexist with no-minimalist partner/family? Thanks🍀
At the moment I have 23 books some r to be read and some I really love to read over and over again ❤️❤️❤️ (this is also including my husband's # of books)
That sounds amazing! I can really see myself owning a few favorite books too and actually, I maybe want to keep the one I currently read (yes I changed my opinion since filming the video five days ago)
Ich habe schon immer viel gelesen, meine Mutter ebenfalls. Mein Traum war immer, eine riesige Bibliothek zu haben, mit Leiter und deckenhohen Regalen. Als meine Mutter angefangen hat, ihre Bücher zu verkaufen und wegzugeben, war ich geschockt! Ich konnte das nicht verstehen. Mittlerweile verstehe ich sie. Sie ist sonst überhaupt nicht minimalistisch. Ich hatte mit meinem Mann zusammen ca 18 Meter Bücher? Nicht gerechnet Fachbücher, Nachschlagewerke, Kochbücher und Gartenbücher, Reiseführer usw… Von den 18 Metern sind noch 4,5 Meter übrig, wovon die meisten meinem Mann gehören. Und auch den Rest habe ich sicherlich um 80% reduziert. Ich kaufe nur noch selten richtige Bücher, meistens lese ich auf dem Kindle. Oder leihe in der Bibliothek digitale Bücher aus.
The thing is that at least in the schools I was in, the teachers would tell the students every year to write down what book number they have in their home. If someone had only 10 books, the family was viewed as pitiful and stupid. If someone had over 100 the family would be seen as smart. That's what I remember from primary school and middle school 👍
I am not much of a reader. I used to be before college but then got burnt out. Now if I read the only subject I can get into is biographys. I definitely do not feel the need to hold onto books, like I don’t have a permanent connection to them if that makes sense
I understand! I felt like this from 10th grade until I was done studying.. Just because there is so much I needed to read, I didn't have any energy for extra reading. Now I rediscovered it as a hobby ☺
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I am a librarian who doesn't own books. All my colleagues are shocked. I moved countries without them and I didn't miss them. I love my local library. My only problem with my library is that I am limited to reading 12 books and reserving 12 books 😂
12? Thats a lot. Here where I live they allow to take 3 books, but as they know me and depends the person who attends me I can borrow 4 or 5
@@imnoemit in sweden you can borrow as many as you want, my bag is always heavy when i leave lol.
I needed this video! I'm decluttering books and it's been really difficult.
A little anecdote: My dad never gives presents (just the way he is) but when I was little he gave me a story book. I always had it but I felt guilty for no reading it. At the end, I took out the page with a few words he wrote for me for that birthday
I love to see the little glimpses into other parts of your home. I love how simple it is
I am glad you do! But be aware that I wouldn't film a scene like that before I do the dishes ☺
With all my minimalist aspirations, living without books is something I could never do.
I keep the books that were signed by the author, otherwise I read and donate to the local library. I intend to publish as well, through Amazon as an ebook. Great conversation, I appreciate your content and the effort to produce these videos.
Oh yes, that is another good reason to keep a physical book! Thank you! I am glad you liked the video and good luck with your book(s)! ☺
Great job with the B clips, they really flowed with your dialogue.
Thank you! I still trying to learn so much about b-roll and I hope to get better at it! I am glad you liked it ☺
"I don't know what happened to part 5." Cracked me up. I am a librarian and I have 34 books. Some will be moved along, but I think I will always have about 25. Books I read over and over, books out of print, books I reference on occasion. I also have a Kindle and use it for travel.
Books are my weakness. I have hundreds. I do reread them. I decluttered a lot when I moved last. But I could probably shed a few more now. I did sort out a few when I alphabetised them.
I have many books from my university that I haven't even open and I probably won't in the future. Note here some are huge and heavy. So I recycled a few but I felt really bad and I haven't told anyone about this because everyone around me keeps these types of books even If they will never use them. So because I felt bad I will try to at least exchange all the rest of the books instead of recycling them😭 the point of this was that don't let people around you affect you for getting rid of something when it isn't valuable for your life.
This video was perfect timing as I've finally decided to declutter some of my books. I also love your hair! It's growing so quickly! That colour top is also so flattering on you, you look happy and your videos are getting better all the time. Thank you for covering interesting issues that other minimalist channels only mention in a list but don't really talk about it; books have been my biggest barrier to having a minimalist home 🌻
Books is what kills me attempting minimalism. I have gotten rid of a lot but I absolutely cannot let go of most of my books. Tolken, religious texts that are very difficult to get, some resource guides. With the exception of some classics i was able to part with a lot of fiction that i can listen to on audiobook or read on my ipad. I also keep books for my kids. I feel like books will be hard to come by within the next 50 - 100 years and a lot of information will be lost because it will be controlled.
Beautiful video. I'm a book person, but have downsized a lot over the last few years. I have 1 bookcase, but it isn't full. I don't like reading from a screen, and some of mine are like old friends.
I have about 7 classic novels I won't part with, a small " working collection" of Bibles, devotionals, & religious books, our family history story & a few other local history books. I have 4 children, & have keep a few classic children's books for the next generation, & occasional comfort reads.
I use the library & thrift stores, & a lot of mine go in & out. The ones I keep are nice editions, & I have to be able to read the print. I have even upgraded a few dog-eared favourites. It was great to have books on hand during lockdowns.
I love reading, but I don't like the weight of books in my space. There are some books I do reread but 98% of them I never touch again. So I sold and donated them all and I feel free now.
I really appreciate the way you filmed and edited this video, it looks amazing!
Even though I'm not a minimalist, I really liked hearing about your reasons for not having books, another great video from you.
Have a lovely day :)
Ps: that yellow sweater really does look good on you 💛
I'd love to declutter more of my books, but I have noone to give them to🙈 Since I live in Spain, nobody in my environment is interested in German books...
Oh, that is unfortunate! There are these websites where you can sell your books to. I think it is not the most sustainable option and they make a lot more money than the person selling the books but that might work and they would at least get read again... (I think you get a quote or something and then pack them and send them to the company)
@@ecofriendlia Thanks for your answer! Back when I lived in Germany, I actually did that sometimes. It always worked! Good idea, I'll search whether there is something like that in Spain too- shipping my (10?) books to Germany simply wouldn't make sense :).
It seems cool... I don't highlight or write on my books because I like to keep them as clean as possible so that when I am done with the book and have loved it for years, I can simply gift it to my friend who wants it for their birthday or just donate it. Is this Book minimalism? I don't know but it just feels right not to highlight or write on those perfectly crisp pages....
I keep my books for the looks and memories only but my golden rule is no more than 100 (which is exactly what fits in my shelf). I have one row that reminds me of my professional accomplishments and others are inherited or from happy times. It's basically like having photos or keeping your degree on the wall. I prefer the books cause my alma mater doesn't have a fancy logo lol 😂
I think your points ring true, although I still certainly own many books. I used to have that dream of my own home library, but I got so overwhelmed one day by the amount of books I had accumulated after years, 200 books to be precise. I decluttered most of them one way or another since 2019, and now keep my tiny library well-curated. I used to hold on to books for reasons many people cite, even those that I didn't enjoy and wouldn't read again. Through that process I also made the rule of not buying thrillers or classic literature, but getting them from the library. I never read thrillers twice and most classics can be found in almost all libraries. Before the year ends, I'll probably have decluttered more because I also plan on moving far away and that puts really into perspective which books you really care enough for to pack and carry haha.
P.S.: Oh and my e-reader has become a good friend for me when I can't get a book from my library (mainly English literature) or I don't want a physical copy of).
Library are closed due to the pandemic in my area unfortunately.
Oh no! I hope they can open again soon!
I dont own books to . because I only read books once and because they take up a lot of space in cupboards. if i want to read something i read library book, or i read e book online
What helped me declutter books was sorting them into my books and books I use with / for my kids. I live in a really rural place with a tiny library and no free book exchanges like you have. So I have a ton of books. I only keep for me the books I know I re read and I want to be able to just pull it from the shelf and re read it on a whim. With my kids books, I declutter them as the youngest stops needing them or out grows them. So a few years ago I gave away all my thick chunky board books because my youngest was old enough to use books with paper pages. I'm about to declutter my first set of learning to read books because my last kid just finished that part of the reading program. So I own very few personal books and a whole bunch of books to help my kids
I owe now ...i think 10 books....tried hard not to go over that number !..once i read them ill be giving them away and getting the number down to 2 ! ...Love watching your videos ....they really inspire me to go the next step, and free myself a bit more , cheers
I must confess that I live in a house full of books. There are really no libraries in Greece (where I live). You have to buy a book, in order to read a book. I often declutter books, but then I buy more, so I end up with about the same amount of books. I would LOVE to live in a town with open book-shelves like those you talked about. It would be a wonderful solution. Although, looking at my books is often a trip down memory lane. Your approach on minimalism and books was great, Lia. And really food for thought. I also appreciate what you said about being an intelligent/educated person and having books and how to display of books doesn't really say much about who you are as a person. Thank you.
Why don't you start an open book shelf library in the town where you live? :)
I think you should try consolidating books into summaries I often do that. By this you can go thorough a several books repeatedly
I read a lot and I read very quickly too. I rarely keep books after I’ve read them. I only keep those that I’ll read again or go to for information as I read a lot of nonfiction. I’ve got about 30 books in my to be read pile and about 20 that I’m keeping. I sell or donate when I’ve read them and I also use the library a lot. I used to keep all my books but if I kept every book I read I’d need about 4 houses 😂😂
“I don’t know what happened to book 5.” This cracked me up.
I love how you explained it from both perspective and gave reasons someone would keep books. I am someone who underlines frequently in books and i love to be able to look back in the book and reference the parts that I found most useful.
A society that does not read is one that is or will be lost and easily misled. Whether or not one keeps the books is no it the issue really. Reading is very important and should be encouraged at every opportunity. This applies in particular to the young. We’re approaching a generation of young people that doesn’t read at all! By the way we loved that tea making glass thing, at least I think it was tea. Is it available overseas?
I decided to start tackling books this year now I have finished university. Everything I own is on my bookshelf now and I have one year (I’m a slow reader) to either read or declutter them. Great video thanks! And I would definitely buy your book ☺️
I have a small bookshelf full of books. In fact it's the one area that I have a lot of. Not for any attachment reasons though, simply because I am working my way through them all again. When I am done I have no problem passing them on and I'm looking forward to being at the stage of choosing just a couple of my favourites to keep 🙂
With books and with plants I am certainly intentional rather than minimalist. They both bring quiet joy to my home
I have a lot of books in my room, but seeing them gives me a lot of joy! I do declutter my books every now and then, but I love books and I do reread books a lot and I also lend my books to friends if they wanna read a book which I have. But most time I don't buy books except I see myself rereading the book. I like to go to open book shelves, to my local library or if I wanna buy a book I try to find a second-hand copy and if I don't find one, I buy the book.
I really enjoyed the video, it gives a lot to think about, I might declutter my books again;))
I'm looking forward to your next video! :)
Thanks for this video! I need videos on this topic! 💕🙏🏼
What is your book going to be about?
I have been becoming a minimalist over the last year and a half, but books are the thing that i am stuck on. I have no idea what I want to do for them! I am a student so right now I keep my old books in my childhood bedroom and use the kindle app at university, but I think when i have my own home I will have a collection of the most important books that I read again and again :) I love your channel, i started watching for sustainability and eventually you (and a few others) turned me into a minimalist!
I used to love libraries, but now I'm banned from using them because I choose not to be double jabbed. It's a crazy world.
For any books I have read but think I may like to read again in the future, I donate them to my local library system, that way I know I can always get them anytime. This has been helpful psychology letting go of books! Also - I currently have a pile of books that I pulled from my shelf that I’ve not read but feel comfortable getting rid off once I have read them, so this is my priority stack to read through. I read 5 last month!! Was so motivating. Got rid of 38 books last month for donation (those I’d read, those I knew I’d never read, those I’d read ages ago and was holding onto thinking they represented my worth..!!). Very freeing!
I also have a newish rule - I cannot buy a book unless my local library or friend/family member doesn’t have it for me to borrow. Only then can I purchase it.
Hello Lia, I appreciate how you manage your own space and stuff. Sometimes, some details show that maybe your surrounding people are not same, like shot from home library shelf, please, can you make video how to coexist with no-minimalist partner/family? Thanks🍀
I have made a video about that once, but make I should do more ☺
Oh u writing an e book
At the moment I have 23 books some r to be read and some I really love to read over and over again ❤️❤️❤️ (this is also including my husband's # of books)
That sounds amazing! I can really see myself owning a few favorite books too and actually, I maybe want to keep the one I currently read (yes I changed my opinion since filming the video five days ago)
War das ein schwedisches Buch, das du bei 1:16 in der Hand hast?
Ich habe schon immer viel gelesen, meine Mutter ebenfalls. Mein Traum war immer, eine riesige Bibliothek zu haben, mit Leiter und deckenhohen Regalen. Als meine Mutter angefangen hat, ihre Bücher zu verkaufen und wegzugeben, war ich geschockt! Ich konnte das nicht verstehen. Mittlerweile verstehe ich sie. Sie ist sonst überhaupt nicht minimalistisch.
Ich hatte mit meinem Mann zusammen ca 18 Meter Bücher? Nicht gerechnet Fachbücher, Nachschlagewerke, Kochbücher und Gartenbücher, Reiseführer usw… Von den 18 Metern sind noch 4,5 Meter übrig, wovon die meisten meinem Mann gehören. Und auch den Rest habe ich sicherlich um 80% reduziert.
Ich kaufe nur noch selten richtige Bücher, meistens lese ich auf dem Kindle. Oder leihe in der Bibliothek digitale Bücher aus.
Can’t wait for your book!
Me neither ☺ just need to pinpoint the message and what should be included and then actually write it 😉
The thing is that at least in the schools I was in, the teachers would tell the students every year to write down what book number they have in their home. If someone had only 10 books, the family was viewed as pitiful and stupid. If someone had over 100 the family would be seen as smart. That's what I remember from primary school and middle school 👍
I am not much of a reader. I used to be before college but then got burnt out. Now if I read the only subject I can get into is biographys. I definitely do not feel the need to hold onto books, like I don’t have a permanent connection to them if that makes sense
I understand! I felt like this from 10th grade until I was done studying.. Just because there is so much I needed to read, I didn't have any energy for extra reading. Now I rediscovered it as a hobby ☺
I’m a fellow library lover! 📚📚📚
new pants??/
The ones I wear in this video are the sweatpants I found on the street, a few months ago ☺️
@@ecofriendlia oh gotcha. They looked a little brown so I was wondering if you got those ob sweats you were talking about