In Memory Of Alice

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  • čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
  • 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

Komentáře • 137

  • @janeduffield4801
    @janeduffield4801 Před měsícem +32

    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  Před měsícem +1

      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 💔💔

  • @hasteyebooks
    @hasteyebooks Před měsícem +1

    Oh Emily. Thank you for sharing this video with us and sharing your memories of Alice. Still unbelievable honestly. Big hug xx

  • @FrancesRobinson-k9n
    @FrancesRobinson-k9n Před měsícem +1

    I'm so very sorry for your loss. This was a beautiful video.

  • @rogue7923
    @rogue7923 Před 14 dny +1

    I have just discovered your channel after looking up specifically for charity shop book hauls and noticed that you were wearing black. Curiosity got me to check Alice's channel. My condolonces, she seemed to be such a sweet bookish lady and i'm sure she will be terribly missed. Don't know if she had children or if all family members were aware of her channel, but in time, it could be of such great help in keeping her memory and spirit alive.

  • @Michelelynnreads
    @Michelelynnreads Před měsícem +1

    Beautiful words. I'm so sorry for your loss. Booktube brings the most amazing people into our lives. Alice will always be a part of the community. I'm sending you a big hug. ♥

  • @spreadbookjoy
    @spreadbookjoy Před měsícem +8

    💔💔 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 Před měsícem +2

      Sending you love, Jack. 🦋💕

    • @spreadbookjoy
      @spreadbookjoy Před měsícem +2

      @@kellyoconnor1035 thank you Kelly 💔

    • @novellenovels
      @novellenovels  Před měsícem +1

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

  • @sonjadevenney2524
    @sonjadevenney2524 Před měsícem +5

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

  • @readingoffmyshelf2088
    @readingoffmyshelf2088 Před měsícem +5

    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  Před měsícem

      She was an amazing friend thank you so much 💔💔

  • @booksimnotreading
    @booksimnotreading Před měsícem +9

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

  • @kamicastillo1451
    @kamicastillo1451 Před měsícem +4

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

  • @bjminton2698
    @bjminton2698 Před měsícem +4

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

  • @starlasell5698
    @starlasell5698 Před měsícem +4

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

  • @janethansen9612
    @janethansen9612 Před měsícem +3

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

  • @kellybarrett1561
    @kellybarrett1561 Před měsícem +4

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

  • @ariannefowler455
    @ariannefowler455 Před měsícem +4

    This was lovely. Alice will be greatly missed.

  • @goodstrongwords
    @goodstrongwords Před měsícem +4

    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 ❤️

  • @pdxleo
    @pdxleo Před měsícem +4

    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.

  • @bouquinsbooks
    @bouquinsbooks Před měsícem +4

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

  • @TiffWaffles
    @TiffWaffles Před měsícem +5

    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  Před měsícem

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

  • @CharlieBrookReads
    @CharlieBrookReads Před měsícem +5

    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  Před měsícem

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

  • @anitahayne8621
    @anitahayne8621 Před měsícem +5

    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  Před měsícem +1

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

  • @BooksAtMidnight
    @BooksAtMidnight Před měsícem +3

    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. 🌷

  • @melissahouse1296
    @melissahouse1296 Před měsícem +4

    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  Před měsícem +1

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

  • @susanpuckett4521
    @susanpuckett4521 Před měsícem +4

    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  Před měsícem

      Thank you so much and we are all heartbroken 💔😢

  • @BookChatWithPat8668
    @BookChatWithPat8668 Před měsícem +4

    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  Před měsícem +1

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

    • @BookChatWithPat8668
      @BookChatWithPat8668 Před měsícem +1

      @@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…💔

  • @maureen4669
    @maureen4669 Před měsícem +3

    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  Před měsícem

      She was amazing and we are all heartbroken 💔😢

  • @Lu.G.
    @Lu.G. Před měsícem +4

    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.

  • @illustratorsam
    @illustratorsam Před měsícem +4

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

  • @anges_book_chatter
    @anges_book_chatter Před měsícem +5

    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  Před měsícem

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

  • @scallydandlingaboutthebook2711

    This is very beautiful Emily.

  • @BookwormAdventureGirl
    @BookwormAdventureGirl Před měsícem +4

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

  • @terriersforever23
    @terriersforever23 Před měsícem +4

    It’s absolutely heartbreaking 😢

  • @MsReadsAlot
    @MsReadsAlot Před měsícem +3

    Lovely tribute to Alice. 💔

  • @ameliareads589
    @ameliareads589 Před měsícem +3

    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  Před měsícem +1

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

  • @erika20099
    @erika20099 Před měsícem +3

    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. ❤❤

  • @books_and_bocadillos
    @books_and_bocadillos Před měsícem +3

    So sorry...my heartfelt condolences 💔

  • @terriersforever23
    @terriersforever23 Před měsícem +3

    A very touching tribute Emily x

  • @vintage_not_classic_Jen
    @vintage_not_classic_Jen Před měsícem +1

    Beautiful tribute to someone we will all miss!

  • @mitzireadsandwrites
    @mitzireadsandwrites Před měsícem +7

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

  • @janepetrie1654
    @janepetrie1654 Před měsícem +3

    A lovely tribute to Alice.

  • @OliviasCatastrophe
    @OliviasCatastrophe Před měsícem +1

    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  Před měsícem

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

  • @judybrown1624
    @judybrown1624 Před měsícem +1

    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.

  • @ArtBookshelfOdyssey
    @ArtBookshelfOdyssey Před měsícem +1

    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  Před měsícem

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

  • @PentoPaper
    @PentoPaper Před měsícem +1

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

  • @sarahel19
    @sarahel19 Před měsícem +1

    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  Před měsícem

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

  • @AlexisE92
    @AlexisE92 Před měsícem +1

    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

  • @hopesprings7812
    @hopesprings7812 Před měsícem +1

    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.

  • @suzannedavies7996
    @suzannedavies7996 Před měsícem +1

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

  • @bigaldoesbooktube1097
    @bigaldoesbooktube1097 Před měsícem +1

    So nice to hear more about Alice ❤

  • @MarilynMayaMendoza
    @MarilynMayaMendoza Před měsícem +1

    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.

  • @jenniferlovesbooks
    @jenniferlovesbooks Před měsícem +1

    Beautiful memories, Emily. Sending you lots of love ❤

  • @reddotreads2693
    @reddotreads2693 Před měsícem +1

    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  Před měsícem

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

  • @danisbookworld
    @danisbookworld Před měsícem +2

    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  Před měsícem +1

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

  • @paulk2665
    @paulk2665 Před měsícem +3

    💕

  • @sandrahollins3520
    @sandrahollins3520 Před měsícem +1

    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  Před měsícem

      She would have loved you reading her favourite books

  • @BookZealots
    @BookZealots Před měsícem +1

    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  Před měsícem +1

      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 😢💔

  • @btwilks
    @btwilks Před měsícem +1

    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  Před měsícem

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

  • @clarepotter7584
    @clarepotter7584 Před měsícem +3

    💔 take care

  • @zachreads
    @zachreads Před měsícem +1

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

    • @novellenovels
      @novellenovels  Před měsícem +1

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

  • @katiejlumsden
    @katiejlumsden Před měsícem +1

    Oh, Emily. Sending lots of love xx

    • @novellenovels
      @novellenovels  Před měsícem

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

  • @KierTheScrivener
    @KierTheScrivener Před měsícem +3

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @katarinasvensson9801
    @katarinasvensson9801 Před měsícem +3

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

  • @Michele-sn6et
    @Michele-sn6et Před měsícem +2

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

  • @andrearyan816
    @andrearyan816 Před měsícem +3

    ❤😢💔

  • @Gen-yh1jz
    @Gen-yh1jz Před měsícem +3

    Condolences to Alice’s family and friends

  • @glynnenovelle6143
    @glynnenovelle6143 Před měsícem +3

    😘👍

  • @giselaperez6746
    @giselaperez6746 Před měsícem +1

    💔😢