Huge Unhaul | Ditching 50+ Books.

TL;DR

Momo is preparing for a big move and needs to downsize her book collection by donating, selling, and giving away books. She shares her thoughts on the books she is getting rid of and her plans for starting a new collection.

Transcript

hey guys what's up it's Momo and today I'm going to be doing a massive book on hope oh my god the time has finally come to talk about all of the books that I am getting rid of so basically at the end of the year I have a really big international move planned and I can't take all of my books with me so it's going to be this really sad a slow process... Read More

Key Insights

• 🪡 Downsizing a book collection can be a difficult but necessary process when moving or needing to declutter.
• 📔 Selling, donating, and giving away books to independent bookstores and charities are great options for finding new homes for books.
• 💌 Sentimental attachments to books can make it hard to let go, but it's important to prioritize practicality and new beginnings.
• 📔 Rediscovering books during the unhaul process can inspire future book purchases and collections.
• ❓ Different series, such as the Mortal Instruments series, If I Stay, and The Fifth Wave, evoke various emotions and memories for the reader.
• 👰‍♀️ Personal preferences and changing interests over time can influence the decision to get rid of certain books.
• 👶 The unhaul process can provide an opportunity to discover new readers who will appreciate and enjoy the books.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why is Momo getting rid of her books?

Momo is downsizing her book collection because she is moving internationally and can't take all of her books with her.

Q: How has Momo been getting rid of her books?

Momo has been donating books to independent bookstores and charities, as well as selling them on Depop.

Q: Does Momo have any sentimental attachments to the books she is getting rid of?

Yes, Momo has sentimental attachments to some of the books, like the Mortal Instruments series, but she understands that she can't keep them all and is excited to start a new collection.

Q: Does Momo plan to repurchase any of the books she is getting rid of?

Momo plans to rebuy certain books, like the Mortal Instruments series, in pretty hardcover editions and wants to get the 10th anniversary edition of City of Bones.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Momo is preparing for an international move and needs to downsize her book collection of 500 books.

• She has been slowly getting rid of books by donating, selling, and giving them away to independent bookstores and charities.

• Momo shares her thoughts on some of the books she is getting rid of, including the Mortal Instruments series, If I Stay, Looking for Alaska, The Fifth Wave, Mistborn, and more.