In Memory Of Alice

As you know my lovely friend Alice passed away recently and I’m heartbroken. This video is where I share my happy memories, books ahead recommended and cry a lot. I’m sorry for being a mess. My thoughts go out to Alice family at this horrible time. I would love to hear your happy memories of Alice and books she got you to read.
Her channel is still up so go and take a look at how amazing she is and get more recommendations.
‪@AliceandtheGiantBookshelf‬

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  • @janeduffield4801
    @janeduffield480113 күн бұрын

    Emily darling,Alice would be SO proud of you and so touched by this lovely tribute. You are so brave to speak from the heart so eloquently and honestly. You are so right in how you describe her - kind,caring,thoughtful and funny. She loved you all so much and knew she was blessed to have found such amazing friends who loved books just as much as she did and wanted to talk about them all the time. As you say,it didn't matter if you had different tastes - or liked different colour books! - she just wanted to spend time with people who were passionate about reading. I love this video and your photos, thanks so much. I'm crying but I'm happy too and I'm sure that's how she would want us to be. Jane - Alice's broken hearted mum😻💔😿

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Alice was one in a million. I’m sorry for making you cry. She always talked about you and we all adore you in our group. I’m so grateful to have had her friendship 💔💔

  • @spreadbookjoy
    @spreadbookjoy13 күн бұрын

    💔💔 Beautiful Em - she would not want us to be sad but the sadness is in proportion to the love we have for her. Miss our Alice so much.

  • @kellyoconnor1035

    @kellyoconnor1035

    13 күн бұрын

    Sending you love, Jack. 🦋💕

  • @spreadbookjoy

    @spreadbookjoy

    12 күн бұрын

    @@kellyoconnor1035 thank you Kelly 💔

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    I miss her so much sweetie but thank you for this kind comment 💔💔💔

  • @booksimnotreading
    @booksimnotreading13 күн бұрын

    Be kind to yourself, Emily. You have to take care of yourself in this difficult time. She won’t be forgotten. ❤️💐

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much ♥️

  • @TiffWaffles
    @TiffWaffles13 күн бұрын

    We've lost quite a few booktubers within 2024 that I know about and it's always so sad because you feel like you've connected with them enough to know who they are as people. This is so heartbreaking. I can't believe that we've now lost Alice. I've been watching her videos for only a short time and I really loved her content. I can't even imagine how her family and friends must be feeling at this time. Also, this was a lovely tribute. You've suffered through such a huge blow of losing a friend that was dear to you. I think that you being an emotional mess is to be expected during this time. Alice sounded like such a remarkable human being and it's such a tragedy that such a lovely person was taken from her loved ones and from those who she loved and cared for.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    It’s been so unfair 😢😢 She was so amazing and I was so blessed to call her my friend 💔💔

  • @melissahouse1296
    @melissahouse129613 күн бұрын

    My heart goes out to all of you Emily 💔As an outsider it was glaringly clear that your little unit/ corner of bt was jam packed full of love 💖 it really shone through & brightened up all of b'tube. So sorry for your loss Alice was a sweetheart ❤‍🩹🤝🌺

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    We are so close and I miss her so much 💔😢

  • @susanpuckett4521
    @susanpuckett452113 күн бұрын

    I am just now hearing about Alice's passing and I am shocked and heartbroken! I just can't believe it! She is so young and vibrant! Thank you for sharing this and for being so open about your grief and for also sharing your friendship with Alice with all of us. What a blessing to have a friend like Alice! I only "knew" Alice from her videos but felt like I really knew her and like we had been real friends forever! I looked forward to her videos all the time. She always made me smile and "made" me add so many books to my own giant bookshelf! My heart goes out to Alice's family and friends and I'm sending up a special prayer for you while you navigate the many emotions that come with losing a very dear friend. Peace to you. Thank you for such a beautiful, loving tribute to Alice.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much and we are all heartbroken 💔😢

  • @CharlieBrookReads
    @CharlieBrookReads13 күн бұрын

    Her gifts were the most thoughtful I agree. She loved finding the perfect pressie. PINK BOOKS!! Alice would say it to tease you and the rest of us would pile on in solidarity. Miss our Alice so much 💔 Wonderful tribute Em, you definitely did her proud. It wasn’t last year we met her for the first time it was the year before or the one before that. My brain is jumbly.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    I’m so glad you liked this and I miss her so much 💔💔💔

  • @sonjadevenney2524
    @sonjadevenney252413 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your love of Alice and memories through this difficult time.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    She was amazing 🥲

  • @kellybarrett1561
    @kellybarrett156113 күн бұрын

    I am so deeply sorry for the loss of such a wonderful friend

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    It’s horrible 💔😢

  • @anitahayne8621
    @anitahayne862113 күн бұрын

    You all seemed like sisters. I enjoyed watching you ladies cover the Women’s Prize and your bookshop crawls. I am so very sorry for the pain you are experiencing: this unbelievable grief. My heart hurts for her family and also for her BookTube family. 📚🥲💔

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    It hurts more than I could have imagined. Our group is a family and it’s now missing a member 😢💔

  • @bjminton2698
    @bjminton269813 күн бұрын

    She was a treasure! Thank you for your beautiful tribute. 💔💔💔

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you 💔💔

  • @BookChatWithPat8668
    @BookChatWithPat866813 күн бұрын

    My heart breaks for you, Emily, and for the rest of your wonderful group. I loved seeing the pictures of all of you when you met up for book shopping earlier. So much joy! I will pray that you are eventually comforted by your memories. Thank you for sharing so much of your beautiful friendship with us here. Please take care, Emily.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much it’s been so hard 😢💔

  • @BookChatWithPat8668

    @BookChatWithPat8668

    12 күн бұрын

    @@novellenovels I know you are suffering terribly, and I’m so sorry. It’s just heartbreaking. You were very dear friends, and you had such a special connection. There’s no making sense of this, and it’s very hard even to believe that this is real. I’m so sorry…💔

  • @vintage_not_classic_Jen
    @vintage_not_classic_Jen2 күн бұрын

    Beautiful tribute to someone we will all miss!

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    2 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @readingoffmyshelf2088
    @readingoffmyshelf208813 күн бұрын

    Thank you, Emily, for sharing your memories of Alice . You are so right about people living on in our 💕. Take comfort from being a good , lovely friend in your group and that Alice will have known how much she was loved by you all . I know Alice made your world a better place, but I am sure you made hers happier and better, too. Take care

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    She was an amazing friend thank you so much 💔💔

  • @maureen4669
    @maureen466913 күн бұрын

    Thank you, Emily, for sharing your memories of the lovely Alice with us. I can't believe that she has passed. She was always so lively and enthusiastic in her videos. My sincere condolences to you and her family who must be devastated.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    She was amazing and we are all heartbroken 💔😢

  • @BookwormAdventureGirl
    @BookwormAdventureGirl13 күн бұрын

    This is devastating news. Alice was lovely. I enjoyed many reads with her. Sending love to everyone grieving. 💙🤗

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    She was amazing. Thank you 😢💔

  • @goodstrongwords
    @goodstrongwords13 күн бұрын

    How heartbreaking! I completely missed this news. Our corner of BookTube has really been hit these past few months. Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute ❤️

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    It’s been so tough. Thank you ♥️

  • @Lu.G.
    @Lu.G.13 күн бұрын

    My heart goes out to you, sweet Emily and to everyone in your group. ❤ I loved hearing Alice talk about Agatha Christie, she was a wealth of knowledge and she will be missed. This was a beautiful tribute to your amazing friend. You are all in my prayers.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    She was amazing and thank you ♥️

  • @pdxleo
    @pdxleo13 күн бұрын

    I'm so sorry to hear of this huge loss. Alice will certainly be missed and my heart goes out to you and all who knew and loved her. thank you for this tribute.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @starlasell5698
    @starlasell569813 күн бұрын

    💔😢 Alice will be missed. Heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing such beautiful memories.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😢💔

  • @mitzireadsandwrites
    @mitzireadsandwrites13 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this tribute to Alice- hugs to you from South Carolina- love you. ❤

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you and love you too♥️

  • @erika20099
    @erika2009913 күн бұрын

    I'm terribly sorry, a big hug, Emily.at least you have had the luck of meeting Alice. It's very difficult to meet people like her nowaday. Treasure the time you spent together. She will be always beside you. ❤❤

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you 💔😢

  • @bouquinsbooks
    @bouquinsbooks13 күн бұрын

    A very touching tribute. Alice will be missed by all on Booktube.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you and I miss her so much 😢

  • @ameliareads589
    @ameliareads58913 күн бұрын

    I'm watching Alice's latest video over and over again, because I still can't believe that she is gone.😢 We had just planned our first ever buddy read and because we both wanted to read from our own shelves, she went the extra mile and added all her unread books to StoryGraph, so that we were able to compare and find a book we both own. She was just so lovely. Thanks for sharing all these wonderful memories. I am so sorry for your loss. 💔

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    I can’t watch them yet. She was so lovely and I miss her so much 😢💔

  • @BooksAtMidnight
    @BooksAtMidnight13 күн бұрын

    I’ve been away from booktube for a bit, but I follow you all, so it’s sad to find this news. I’m never good with properly expressing myself, but my condolences to you and to her family. I’m very sorry for the loss of your friend. 🌷

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you 💔😢

  • @ariannefowler455
    @ariannefowler45513 күн бұрын

    This was lovely. Alice will be greatly missed.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    She really will 😢

  • @janethansen9612
    @janethansen961213 күн бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your memories of Alice. She and her bright smile will be missed. Take care xx

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    I miss her so much xx 😢💔

  • @kamicastillo1451
    @kamicastillo145113 күн бұрын

    A wonderful tribute ❤️ sending love to you, her family, friends and the booktube community.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you ♥️

  • @illustratorsam
    @illustratorsam13 күн бұрын

    {Hugs} Emily this was so moving! Sending you peace and love 💕

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you 😢💔

  • @anges_book_chatter
    @anges_book_chatter13 күн бұрын

    Emily, this made me cry and giggle. We miss our Alice so much, but she will live on. We will continue to tease you about the “Emily Calendar” we will point out all those pink books, regardless of what colour you try to say they are. I can’t even remember how we all came together, it just feels like we have been friends forever. I miss her so much. 💔

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    She will live on in our group and I miss her so much 💔

  • @terriersforever23
    @terriersforever2313 күн бұрын

    It’s absolutely heartbreaking 😢

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    It really is 😢

  • @MsReadsAlot
    @MsReadsAlot13 күн бұрын

    Lovely tribute to Alice. 💔

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you 💔

  • @scallydandlingaboutthebook2711
    @scallydandlingaboutthebook271113 күн бұрын

    This is very beautiful Emily.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you ☺️

  • @OliviasCatastrophe
    @OliviasCatastrophe12 күн бұрын

    Seeing these videos where people are remembering Alice and their experiences with her as a good friend are warming my heart. This is such a beautiful tribute to how lovely Alice was.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    @@OliviasCatastrophe thank you so much. She was an amazing friend and I miss her so much 💔😢

  • @PentoPaper
    @PentoPaper8 күн бұрын

    I’m so sorry for your loss, Emily. Despite the pain and heartache, thank you for sharing your beautiful memories of her.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    6 күн бұрын

    Thank you 💔

  • @ArtBookshelfOdyssey
    @ArtBookshelfOdyssey7 күн бұрын

    I keep seeing videos for our friend Alice popping up, and they are such beautiful tributes. I will miss our buddy reads of Bradbury, and her thoughtful and fun videos and reviews. Most of all I’ll miss her friendship. What a dear heart she had!

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    6 күн бұрын

    She was absolutely amazing and I miss her so much 💔😢

  • @books_and_bocadillos
    @books_and_bocadillos13 күн бұрын

    So sorry...my heartfelt condolences 💔

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you 💔

  • @AlexisE92
    @AlexisE9212 күн бұрын

    Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry to hear of Alice's passing. Her spirit and the videos she made were absolutely brilliant. I'm so sorry Emily and to all of you who knew and loved her. xx

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much xx

  • @MarilynMayaMendoza
    @MarilynMayaMendoza10 күн бұрын

    Hi Emily, I am so sad about Alice’s sudden passing. Alice and I shared the love of mysteries and other nonfiction books. I am close-friends with Jack, so I’m sort of on the periphery of the group you mentioned..May her memory be a blessing. Thank you so much for this tribute. Aloha friend.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    10 күн бұрын

    Thank you and we are heartbroken 💔

  • @sarahel19
    @sarahel1911 күн бұрын

    You are so brave, thank you for this lovely tribute to Alice and your friendship with her. I have been thinking of her ever since I heard the news last week. I loved her enthusiasm for books, especially Agatha Christie's. I can't imagine how hard it must be for those who knew her in real life. Thinking of you all.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    10 күн бұрын

    It’s very hard but thank you so much 😢💔

  • @hopesprings7812
    @hopesprings781213 күн бұрын

    Bless you Emily, its so sad. I dont think ive for cried so much for someone ive never met, the pain for you must be so much more. Please look after yourself and treasure the happy memories you have of that extraordinary person.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you 💔😢

  • @janepetrie1654
    @janepetrie165413 күн бұрын

    A lovely tribute to Alice.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @terriersforever23
    @terriersforever2313 күн бұрын

    A very touching tribute Emily x

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you

  • @danisbookworld
    @danisbookworld13 күн бұрын

    This was lovely Em 💜 I know how difficult this would have been to film. I miss her so much and it’s not the same without her. But all of us waffle girls are here for each other 💜 love you x

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Love you so much and it was so hard 💜💜 I’m forever grateful for our group xx 💜💜

  • @suzannedavies7996
    @suzannedavies799612 күн бұрын

    Sending lots of love to you and Alice’s family and friends 💔

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you 💔

  • @judybrown1624
    @judybrown16249 күн бұрын

    That was lovely, Emily. You done good. What a good idea to watch her old videos. I'm going to start from the very beginning.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    9 күн бұрын

    She would love that and thank you

  • @reddotreads2693
    @reddotreads269312 күн бұрын

    Such a lovely tribute, Emily. I’m still in shock and I still can’t believe this sad news. Alice was a wonderful, genuine person. I loved all our buddy reads. I can’t imagine how hard it must be for all you waffle girls as you work through this grief. Sending you a hug across the miles. Please look after yourself and treasure all those special memories xx

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much and I know she enjoyed your buddy reads xx

  • @jenniferlovesbooks
    @jenniferlovesbooks12 күн бұрын

    Beautiful memories, Emily. Sending you lots of love ❤

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much ♥️💔

  • @bigaldoesbooktube1097
    @bigaldoesbooktube109710 күн бұрын

    So nice to hear more about Alice ❤

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    10 күн бұрын

    She was amazing 💔

  • @btwilks
    @btwilks10 күн бұрын

    Oh Emily, I've seen quite a few of your videos that you've made in very hard and trying circumstances, and it's clear that this must have been one of the very hardest for you to do. Can I just say that I think you did Alice proud with such an emotional and heartfelt tribute to her and to the deep impact that she had on you and the other members of your special group. The love that you all had for her and that she had for each and every one of you is so clear and i just hope that the fond memories you all have of her will be a blessing and a comfort. Take care and kind regards, Brian.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    9 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much it’s been so hard 💔😢

  • @BookZealots
    @BookZealots7 күн бұрын

    Emily, when will you read the pink books in honor of Alice? We can all join in with you and read pink books. Let's honor her life. Love your loved ones every single day. Time is so precious. 💗🙏🤗 ~Erion with BookZealots

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    6 күн бұрын

    I’m planning to read pink books for Alice in august. Just have some in my Tbr. I will share it in my Tbr and if other want to join in they are welcome. Alice was amazing 😢💔

  • @sandrahollins3520
    @sandrahollins352012 күн бұрын

    Your video is a lovely tribute to Alice. I have just finished Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow on Alice's recommendation and really enjoyed it. This month in the Killer Reads Bookclub we are reading Jack Reacher, who I know was also one of Alice's favourites.

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    She would have loved you reading her favourite books

  • @Michele-sn6et
    @Michele-sn6et13 күн бұрын

    My thoughts are with you it is so unbelievable and sad for you all take care of yourself and the other waffle girls x

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much x

  • @KierTheScrivener
    @KierTheScrivener13 күн бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    ♥️♥️♥️♥️

  • @clarepotter7584
    @clarepotter758413 күн бұрын

    💔 take care

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you 💔

  • @katiejlumsden
    @katiejlumsden10 күн бұрын

    Oh, Emily. Sending lots of love xx

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    10 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much. I’m heartbroken xx 💔😢

  • @paulk2665
    @paulk266513 күн бұрын

    💕

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    💔

  • @katarinasvensson9801
    @katarinasvensson980113 күн бұрын

    I am in shock how could she die she was so young

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    It’s so unfair 😢💔

  • @zachreads
    @zachreads8 күн бұрын

    Hope you're doing ok, this is difficult to process. I'm doing BookTuber appreciation month in August called Alice August

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    6 күн бұрын

    It’s very hard. That’s a lovely way to remember Alice ☺️

  • @andrearyan816
    @andrearyan81613 күн бұрын

    ❤😢💔

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    ♥️💔😢

  • @glynnenovelle6143
    @glynnenovelle614313 күн бұрын

    😘👍

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thanks mum 😘

  • @giselaperez6746
    @giselaperez674612 күн бұрын

    💔😢

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    💔😢

  • @Gen-yh1jz
    @Gen-yh1jz13 күн бұрын

    Condolences to Alice’s family and friends

  • @novellenovels

    @novellenovels

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you