Everyone give me their favourite christmas book recs ❤ i want to read loads this holiday

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

good idea! A Christmas Carol and the Nutcracker are obvious favourites -- also the Carol Ann Duffy Christmas poems x

@anjuanand7685

Жыл бұрын

Little Women!!

@EsmeeHe

Жыл бұрын

Hercule Poirot Christmas by Agatha Christie is always a fun one in the December month!

@TJ-kz1ul

Жыл бұрын

Greenglass House, The Vanderbeekers of 141st St, and like Ruby said, a Christmas Carol and The Nutcracker are my favourites as well. I also read The Country Child every year in December. It's not a Christmas book, but I read up to the 2 Christmas chapters and then I save those to read on Dec 24 and Dec 25.

@kamalaziz5313

Жыл бұрын

I love reading harry potter - the winter season/christmas vibes at hogwarts are immaculate! ^^

I don't believe you when you say 6 books in 14hours!😳📚 Omg I hardly read 80 to 100 pages a day and everyone tell me I read a lot! 📖😳😳😳

@KellySaya1

Жыл бұрын

I hardly read 80-100 pages a month even tho I love reading! I’m just so slow.

Thanks ruby I really needed this I’ve been in a reading slump ever since I’ve gone back to school so this is the perfect way to get some motivation to read!! ❤❤📚📚📚

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

I've been in a reading slump too :( it's so sad when it happens! I filmed a video a while back with some tips on getting out of a slump which may be useful? Sending lots of love x

@Oliver389

Жыл бұрын

Thanks ruby I’ll check it out now!!! 📚😁

I would love to watch the video directly now, but I am writing a lot of tests this week, which is why I have to learn, so I save the video for the weekend on to have time to enjoy it 💗❄️I wish you all a wonderful Christmas time!!

@LovkynaPeral

Жыл бұрын

Good luck 🍀💚🤞

@mary_book

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! This means a lot to me 🫶

@imaginationsmusic1985

Жыл бұрын

Good luck! You got this! Remember to let yourself rest, heat healthy foods( if you're not allergic, various types of nuts and cashews make great snacks! As do bananas!). Don't stress too much much drink lots of water or Gatorade (but not too much) also remember to get up and move around every 30 minutes or so. Do some walking or light stretches, take a restroom break, listen to different music than when studying (of that's what you do!) Best of wishes on the tests!

@mary_book

Жыл бұрын

Aww! Thank you soo much for these great tips!! 💗 you gave me a lot of motivation to study for the math exam tomorrow 🙈💗

@oliviawu9430

Жыл бұрын

good luck!!!❤

I've always hated winter, all that cold and darkness. But with you, I remembered my neglected love of reading and now I spend every day when I can't spend in nature with a good book. Thank you for that ❤️

Updated book shelf tour , all the books , your room and the other rooms included I love a good Ruby 's recommendations video!

Hello Ruby, I think a lot of people are trying to finish their reading goals for the year, I was wondering if you could maybe do a video about short classics or other short books :) Love your videos as always !!

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

ooh that's a good idea!

@lellymills

Жыл бұрын

Or maybe Christmas short stories?

I’ve been in such a reading slump and your readathons really inspire me to start working through my tbr with fresh fury. Thank you so much, Ruby!

I love watching these read-a-thons. You should make more!.

Hi Ruby! just wanted to leave a comment to let you know how much I appreciate your channel, your videos are so comforting and help with my anxiety as well as inspire myself and so many people.

I really needed this today! Thank you so much :) The day was so sad and grey and this is perfect to take my thoughts somewhere else.

Great job, Ruby! I also loved your "wintery read-a-thon" (posted on Dec 30, 2020). It's my favorite.

Thank you Ruby for so festive and inspiring bookish video🌲⭐️Want to wish you Happy Christmas season!

I get so calm and relaxed whenever you post a video, it's just best time of the day

I really needed this video today. It's finals week and I'm dealing with crippling anxiety over waiting to hear back from all the Russell Group unis I applied to. You've inspired me to do a readathon after finals and take care of myself a bit. Happy Christmas Ruby and everyone!

Thank u ruby Soooo peaceful when you walk around and the background music really makes me feel touched😊

This is a well presented and we'll put together video. Absolutely fantastic 👍

Oh how I missed these types of videos!! Please do more! ❤️

this made me super happy, thank you!

I’ll be receiving your yearly planner soon and looking forward to customising it in time for the New Year! Happy Holidays! 🥰✍🏼🤍

this makes me feel so inspired to do a readathon this christmas holiday

Absolutely lovely video as ever, some great book recommendations

amazing vlog, i love your slow and delicate kind of videos

i love your readathons!they are one of my favourite videos and this has now inspired me to to do a readathon this weekend!which now i cant wait for as i have been less productive recently!thank you for posting and making people happy!

how can these videos be so cozyy? I really like them, Ruby. Is would Love being your friend since you bring so much peace and you have such a good 💗

@Marina-gs7gn

Жыл бұрын

by the way, I cannot wait to read your novel

Ah Ruby I can’t wait to watch this! Love love love all of your content, but especially the longer vlogs, they make me feel so cozy!! Can’t wait to purchase myself the yearly planner this year too - it’ll be my first year, so it’s going to be my Christmas (and early birthday) to myself lol Thank you for all the hard work you put in to create amazing content for us

I just love your videos Ruby. They always make my heart feel warm. I ordered The Miraculous Sweetmakers after watching this.

I just have one day a week free from studying but i think i am gonna do this either this Saturday or next. I still have a few books i need to get through before the end of the year. Thank you so much for such lovely videos.

0:39 definitely a Christmas desktop background. The grays hues are killing it. Just found your channel and super glad it popped up. Happy vlogging!

13:18 "place-acing" people ?

Your christmas vlogs are my favourite every year

wow ruby. i am so happy you got to read 6 books. reading books is so much fun 🥰❤

really sweet, creative gifts.

Thanks Ruby. I read "A Christmas Carol" every year and now I think I'll try the Capote book.

It’s so funny you read about the boy-bishop ceremony- I work at York Minster (choral scholar in the choir) and this past Sunday they reinstated it (as have several cathedrals I think!), except they renamed it as the chorister bishop ceremony as one of our girl choristers got the chance to do it this year.The service is on the York Minster KZread- it was a fascinating ceremony to be a part of! Lovely video as always Ruby 🥰

I'm in the library right now and trying so hard not to scream when I saw this! I love your readothons they are some of my comfort videos and make me so motivated to read everything🤍🤍

Now take a test on them.

I love your channel Ruby! ♡

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

thank you!

Me with hot chocolat and Ruby's Christmas book video, such a joy for 🎄✨

Speaking of Bird and Blend, I'm so glad you included Irish Cream in your recommendations on their website. I never would've tried it just based on the description, and it's currently my favorite, tied with Oxford Comma. (Candlelit Library is a close #3!)

Hello ruby I just have to say that every time you post I become truly happier anc every book I’ve read that you recommended is a joy to read

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

ahh Annabel! This is so lovely!

I´m having a healthy, cozy breakfast while watching this. The only lecture I had today was englsih, early in the morning. I don´t have to study today, so I can watch this without any guilt. It´s been a rough time, but right now, I´m just fulfilled with happiness and relaxation. Thank you for making your videos the way you do them

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

This sounds like such a lovely set up -- but also, just a reminder that you should NEVER feel guilty for taking time off x

Hi Ruby! Thanks for sharing the history about how workers were expected to give gifts to their patrons back in the day. Does the book include when and why this change happened and gift-giving become more centered on giving to those with less? Love the vlog:)

yikes how did I miss this video? :D LOVE THIS! would love to see a winter vlog! :)

I absolutely adore your vibe Ruby...you are like a book, a romantic movie. I could watch you all the time.

RUBY your readthon videos are my favourite videos on this app so thank you so much for this

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

ahhh thank you Grace!

A Christmas Memory is one of my favorite stories of all time. Really enjoyed the video as always! I can't wait for Christmas to arrive this year too haha take care Ruby🌲🌟

This fine lady is the reason I am who I am today. Thank you ruby for doing what you do .

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

ah Bianca! This is so lovely!

Happy Holidays to everyone. May God bless Ruby on her journey to become a better version of herself.

@lellymills

Жыл бұрын

And everyone else on their own personal journey. ❤️

@finestedits.

Жыл бұрын

@@lellymills 🥰

I recommend you check out Anne Perry if you like Victorian era stories. She even has a hole bunch of Christmas books she has written.

such a cute jumper!

Over Christmas break going too try my best too 🎉 read again

I'm not a big fan of Holidays in general, but your x-mas videos are so cozy and warm, love u ❣️

@biancaparreira1052

Жыл бұрын

@Books & Tea My family never cared about the holidays, I grew up with no traditions, but I'm trying to change that 🥰🥰

@petera.6568

Жыл бұрын

@@biancaparreira1052 Ahhaa I see.. :) No worries! Warm greetings anyway

@lellymills

Жыл бұрын

@@biancaparreira1052 Only if you want to. Your life isn't about meeting the expectations of others or being like them. Be true to yourself. ❤️

I just love how much literary tradition Ruby manages to exude 😍 p.s Is placating pronounced with a soft C or a hard C? x

12:42 This is so interesting and reminds me of the concept of the Literary Carnival. I just finished a dissertation on Travers' Mary Poppins where I discussed her use of this one day/night of topsy-turvy celebration to elicit a sense of autonomous power for the children (among many other philosophical ideas!). The whole while, I was siding with the children. Interesting to think that from another perspective, one could read it that they were being subconsciously controlled rather than liberated, like servants to kings!

I would love to recommend to anyone who might be interested the book “Ellieen” it’s by Ottessa Moshfegh and it’s a dark/mystery book! it’s set in December and so far (I’m half way through) it’s very very good!

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the recommendation!

@AmelieMalloy

Жыл бұрын

@@RubyGranger8 of course!

@sarabea4817

Жыл бұрын

I second this!

Good job again, Roob' 👍👍👍

Love these videos!! Also, do you think you'd ever do a master's?

the amount of coziness this video contains 🥹 i love it xx thank u ruby 🤍🤍

I always love reading 'The Happy Prince' by Oscar Wilde at Christmas. 😊 Short, but beautifully meaningful

You mentioned The Book of Christmas by Thomas Hardy but for some reason I could not find it on Gutenberg, however I did find his Christmas poem The Oxen, which is delightful! I’m reading the Mayor of Casterbridge and love Hardy’s writing style. Thanks for telling us all the different Christmas titles available-old and new alike. Happy December, Ruby!

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

It's actually Thomas Hervey, not Hardy (sorry for not showing the spelling on screen!) Here's the link: www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42622 :) And I LOVE The Oxen! x

@larrymilliken288

Жыл бұрын

@@RubyGranger8 Thank you, Ruby! I will take a look at this straight away. I appreciate you very much.

Oh, I've always loved Christie's Christmas by Isabella Alden ("Pansy"). That first one you read has me intrigued, though. Going to have to go find that title and snag a copy.

It’s amazing that you are able to read so many books in one day! The fastest I read was one book in two days! I’ve been trying to increase my reading speed because there are so many books I want to read, and I think reading too slowly makes my thoughts wander more. Do you have any tips or advice for people who are trying to increase their reading speed?

I love your jumper ! I was wondering how fast do you read? And what advice would you have for someone who gets distracted easily or has a busy mind ? - I tend to start mutiple books at once, never finishing any :")

@lellymills

Жыл бұрын

I'm not Ruby, but I'd suggest learning how to be present in the moment. To quieten your mind and become truly conscious. There are lots of good books/videos/podcasts/apps out there. Look around for some that resonate with you. Switching off your phone for a couple of hours or a whole day can help quieten the mind, even better if you can get out and walk in nature for 30 mins or so and just stand/sit and be aware of your surroundings, the beauty, sounds, smells etc without labelling them in your mind.❤️

I like that, if you had a give away of half your books you would still have a full book shelf. 😄😁 👍

I've been in a reading slump lately, you got me excited about reading again, thank you ruby💜. I've been meaning to ask you of the song you used in the video chapter " a country walk in the mist"? Thank you very much. Happy holiday.

I love how you are so polite to your google home😅. Such a good video❤

Does it count if you're an adult only reading children's books?

When her dog(Lola)started barking I was so scared I literally jumped 😂

Can you make a winter tea recomendation???

Ruby how did you get your hair to grow so long? I also hope you know how blessed and lucky you are to have such a big house and gigantic back garden!

Which one did you recommend as a gift? I remember reading some time ago that on Valentine's Day in Japan employees would give gifts to their bosses.

this is such a beautiful video, Ruby! I'm curious, do you find your novel writing tone to change based on the book you read last? For me, when I read something I love, I find my writing to morph into a combination of me and the author, and it's almost frustrating because I feel like I'm plagiarising?

That'a a very wednesday addams-esque colour-palatte of sticky notes 🖤

Are those blackberry bushes behind you? As a child I used to pick them together with my grandmother, and she would teach me how to make jam❤

aweosme vidoe ruby

Love this video! Also, I want to be you: when I see the state of my TBR pile, I could do with reading 6 books a day.

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

tell me about it haha! My TBR is out of control! Which book are you most excited to read next?

@thedarkladyofangmar6184

Жыл бұрын

@@RubyGranger8 I've just started Mr Dickens and his Carol by Samantha Silva and I can't wait to get back to it tonight! After that I'd like to read Why Was the Partridge in the Pear Tree by Mark Lawson-Jones and The Horologicon (I loved your review of this one).

How do you managed to read soo many books in one day? Reading relaxes me too much and makes me sleepy, even during the day, so have to keep,stopping. You must be a fast reader 😂 but good for you. As I’m watching this after Christmas, maybe good books to buy for this Christmas 🎄 x

From the day I found your channel, there is not a single video haven't watched. Thank you for your great and relaxing content

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

oh my goodness I'm so honoured

I so enjoy your vlogs and love your choice of music. May I ask the name of the person playing the piano?

I can’t even read 2 books in a day.. well done Ruby!!

Hey Ruby, I’ve got a little question. How fast do you read? I’ve started excessively reading about two years ago but I feel like I had no progress. I read about 20 pages an hour and sometimes it puts me off it because I’m too slow. I do know I should just enjoy more and stop worrying though, try not to stress about reaching a goal or something. Thank you for inspiring me in so many ways. I wish you a merry Christmas ❤

@dickriggles942

Жыл бұрын

Reading is not a sport.

@pamerselius9438

Жыл бұрын

I wondered the same thing. I think she reads incredibly fast, 800 WPM, perhaps. The average person reads about 300 WPM. I’m a slow reader as well; I take a lot of time to think about & absorb what I’m reading. Ruby must have quick comprehension skills as well. But I DO very much wish she’d slow down when she reads aloud to us, especially poems. Cheers! 🎄

@alisiaromero1183

Жыл бұрын

@@dickriggles942 You're right, but the desire to read faster doesn't quite stem from a competition mentality though. For me, I want to read faster because I want to read more books. It would be nice to read a book in a day like I used to, in comparison to a week (due to school taking up so much of my time). Reading faster has its benefits, especially when you have a busy schedule!

@legoisland

Жыл бұрын

Don't worry, Ruby exaggerates.

@dovestone_

Жыл бұрын

She reads a lot of short childrens’ books

Hi, my name is Tamia Strong, I just turned 22 years old last month, and I am new to your channel. You are such a pretty fast reader, you know.

Hello Ruby. I’m reading With the End in Mind.

This was like 10 minutes longer than it had to be 😭 so many times you stopped to waffle for ages, like that one segment about the book you didn’t like where you said “spirit of christmas” about 10 times in a minute!!! Loved the shots of nature however (was that a drone shot?!)

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

This is really useful feedback :) I've been told that people prefer longer videos with some chatty segments - but I personally prefer not including sections like that so I can stick to shorter videos in furture :) x

@eh_maybe

Жыл бұрын

@@RubyGranger8 ty for responding! I think chatty segments could work, just would help if they had more of a concise direction rather than you looping endlessly on a single point. Hope there are more festive videos soon

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

@@eh_maybe very good point haha! as I say, thank you for the feedback! x

Love you ruby! It’s Mildred! Your biggest fan!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

Ah Mildred!! I hope you're well!!

Merry Christmas from nepal ✌️😍

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

Happy Christmas!

the lord of misrule tradition i think originates with the roman holiday of saturnalia, where the role of the roman familia would be reversed!

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

So interesting! Thank you for saying!

The background music of your video is very beautiful. What is the background music name? I always love you videos🤎💖

16:38 Ruby you look amazing with a bob hairstyle!!

does anyone know where that blue jumper is from?

What always stops me from reading many hours for pleasure is guilt, guilt that I should be doing something else. Ever since I got out of college and started working very little, I feel like I should have a steady job like everyone else and earn enough to support myself and even though I have the privilege of not needing to work right away, I still feel guilty. Has something similar happened to you? I feel that I waste my time doing things for "fun" and in the end I end up not doing what I think I "should" nor what I "want to do".

@icyelsa9747

Жыл бұрын

Well as a booktuber it's basically her job to read (and film it) 😄

❤❤❤

all of us readers will have at some point thought, with disappointment and a little bit of grief, that we'll never be able to finish reading all the books that we want to read and interests us on this earth. maybe the only way to ever come close to that dream is to have these readathons everyday

Wondering… Should you put cream in your tea bfore or after you pour in the hot water? Is that a tradition?

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

I always do it after :)

@lellymills

Жыл бұрын

Maybe just try it both ways and see which you prefer. I think there are "rules" for both ways, a bit like the argument about scones (jam or cream first), or even the "correct" way to hang a loo roll. Madness! 😆 Your beverage, your choice. 😁

@pamerselius9438

Жыл бұрын

Some put it in first so you don’t have to stir it. I put it in after to gauge how much I want to add by looking at the color etc.

@sarabea4817

Жыл бұрын

I think letting the tea brew in hot water first makes more sense, then add milk or sugar according to how brewed it has become

First 🥇🥇🥇!!!!! Btw I would love a video recommending your fav Christmas music because I love your taste in music 🎶

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

I have spotify playlists with christmas music :) just search Ruby Granger x

வணக்கம் Ruby!! நல்ல பதிவு

Please, if you ever question doing readthons, the question is immediate yes!

I'm so in love with Ruby, her channel is a wonderful find for me, but I feel the lack of such content. can you recommend me channels with similar vibe?

@icyelsa9747

Жыл бұрын

Darling Desi or Morgan Long 😊

@triptinath5675

Жыл бұрын

Emmie too

What is the name of this sound 6:47