Did I fail my 2024 reading plans? | Mother Academia | The Commonplace

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  • Опубліковано 11 січ 2025

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  • @ileanaarrieta447
    @ileanaarrieta447 Місяць тому +14

    Please can you keep on showing us your library when you have the time. I love this series. I made a list of books that intrigued me to read from just your channel. So far I’ve read Piranesi and Kristin Lavransdatter and really liked them. Especially Kristin Lavransdatter since it’s a book I never heard of in my world despite it being a worthy recognized book from a very talented author as you say in your video. When I search book recommendation from most academic book tubers, they tend to be more or less the same books mentioned over and over again-The Illiad, The Odyssey, Jane Austen, etc. Obviously these books should not be disregarded but I do think they tend to overshadow the many more books there are out there in the world of equal worth. Kristin Lavransdatter was a breath of fresh air.

    • @thecommonplacehomeschool
      @thecommonplacehomeschool  Місяць тому +1

      Have you nabbed a copy of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell yet?! (It's like Jane Austen and Brothers Grimm had a baby!)

    • @MountainHomeThrift
      @MountainHomeThrift Місяць тому

      I think that just shows that the majority of book influencers are only reading the common, typical recommendations. And they’re not really pursing higher book goals.

  • @eatonpartyofsix3229
    @eatonpartyofsix3229 Місяць тому +3

    Praying for you and this pregnancy, love your content-the depth and humility a lovely and rare combination.

  • @SuperMotherofChaos
    @SuperMotherofChaos Місяць тому +6

    Congratulations to your family Autumn! What you say is absolutely true! We have 9 children and there are definitely seasons in our lives! Sometimes we can do intense and other times it is not as intense and might involve our children. Good for you for giving yourself grace!❤

    • @Yesica1993
      @Yesica1993 Місяць тому +1

      I wish I had a house full of children. (Exhausting though it may be.) And your screen name is so great, LOL!

    • @thecommonplacehomeschool
      @thecommonplacehomeschool  Місяць тому +4

      I love your handle: Super Mother of Chaos. I've read moms of 4+ self-report more happiness than 3- and part of the theory is they've given themselves over to the chaos and learned to embrace it!

    • @anniegrumbles1544
      @anniegrumbles1544 Місяць тому

      @@thecommonplacehomeschool have you heard of the book Hannah’s Children? The authors interviews moms of 5+, and the testimonies are fascinating. This idea came up that adjusting to first, second, and third children were the hardest, even with quite large families. I think the expectations just shift at a certain point.

  • @becca.carroll
    @becca.carroll 16 днів тому

    Thank you girl!! Challenging and encouraging.
    Looking forward to mother academia in 2025.

    • @thecommonplacehomeschool
      @thecommonplacehomeschool  12 днів тому

      Thank you, Becca! We're officially starting a 12-week course on Beauty within Common House (led by a member, Taylor D'Amico; we're all so excited!) to kick off the 2025 year!

  • @jennylisa909
    @jennylisa909 12 днів тому

    I began studying and reading as well, but I found out we were pregnant with our 5th mid-year, and it’s definitely been the hardest pregnancy so far. It’s been humbling to accept my limitations. 😅 We’re also expecting early next year. Congrats, Autumn!

    • @thecommonplacehomeschool
      @thecommonplacehomeschool  12 днів тому

      Congratulations to you! And I do think the best thing to do is to accept the gift of humility and let it work its way in us. Hoping you experience some peace and reprieve in this final stretch!

  • @katedunning9467
    @katedunning9467 Місяць тому +1

    Congrats Autumn! We also have 4 kids and the 4th was just the biggest blessing. The transition was the easiest for me. I was a much more confident mother and the kids were so helpful. Best wishes to you and your family.

    • @thecommonplacehomeschool
      @thecommonplacehomeschool  Місяць тому +1

      Ah, thank you, Kate! I totally believe you and have already enjoyed having "big kids" to be excited with me!

  • @MelonieL83
    @MelonieL83 Місяць тому +1

    Hi Autumn. I appreciate your grace in how you’ve walked through Mother Academia this year. I continue to be inspired by what you share and pray you have a beautiful Christmas and remainder of your pregnancy. Thank you.

  • @anniegrumbles1544
    @anniegrumbles1544 Місяць тому +3

    Nice to get a check-in! I haven’t been super regular on YT, so I missed the pregnancy announcement. Congratulations to you and your family!
    On describing each book, please continue to do so! I think it would be a shame to be shown books and not get at least a little blurb. It’s what we’re here for!

    • @thecommonplacehomeschool
      @thecommonplacehomeschool  Місяць тому +3

      Ha! This is the joy of the internet: you can find your likeminded pockets. In general life, people don't want me to gab forever about books. But here? In book land, we all want to!

    • @pienkunicorn
      @pienkunicorn Місяць тому

      @@thecommonplacehomeschool yup we want you to grab on about books forever. All your recommendation so far have been gold as far as I'm concerned

  • @cheyenneomans4995
    @cheyenneomans4995 23 дні тому

    I was near the end of my pregnancy when you started Mother Academia, and I was very optimistic at the time 😂 I’m such a slow reader already, so I let it go. I’ve never been good with disciplining myself, and I want to change that

    • @thecommonplacehomeschool
      @thecommonplacehomeschool  22 дні тому

      Haha, how we've changed spots! I hope your postpartum has been restful (instead of academic, ha!).

  • @Commonmomhomeschooler
    @Commonmomhomeschooler Місяць тому +7

    I failed miserably 😂 - got a lot of books with intent to read and learn etc. but I was pregnant and had a baby and it was my fourth in 5 years so I’m busy ugh maybe next year!

    • @thecommonplacehomeschool
      @thecommonplacehomeschool  Місяць тому +2

      How are we not already friends with such similar names?!

    • @Commonmomhomeschooler
      @Commonmomhomeschooler Місяць тому +2

      @ haha 🤣 no clue! Probably cause I’m so busy with all these littles! I have big dreams to have a UA-cam channel someday around homeschool but instead I just binge watch UA-cam between chasing and feeding kiddos.

    • @thecommonplacehomeschool
      @thecommonplacehomeschool  Місяць тому +2

      @@Commonmomhomeschooler as they say, certain seasons for certain priorities. It sounds like you have it in its proper order right now!

    • @Commonmomhomeschooler
      @Commonmomhomeschooler Місяць тому +1

      @@thecommonplacehomeschool definitely!

  • @kelseybogus7354
    @kelseybogus7354 Місяць тому +1

    Congratulations on your new little one!

  • @Gatlinwright
    @Gatlinwright Місяць тому

    Oh I’m so happy I found your channel. I am trying self study a classical curriculum.

  • @pienkunicorn
    @pienkunicorn Місяць тому +2

    Congratulations!
    I made a list for the first time ever. I finished everything but the Illiad. I might still finish it. I might not. I also read several extra books that you recommended.
    For Latin: did you know Clamavi de Profundus has several Latin Christmas Carroll's in their channel?

    • @thecommonplacehomeschool
      @thecommonplacehomeschool  Місяць тому +1

      Well done to you! I love hearing how others enjoyed their literary lives this year.
      I didn't know of that one! Thank you!

  • @avalle05
    @avalle05 Місяць тому

    Great encouragement, super mom, and congratulations!

  • @loricameron1009
    @loricameron1009 28 днів тому

    Do you always read the physical book or do you ever use audiobooks? Thanks 😊

    • @thecommonplacehomeschool
      @thecommonplacehomeschool  25 днів тому

      I didn't use audiobooks for my Mother Academia readings (some were too dense for me to follow with audio) but I do love audiobooks! Usually for novels.

  • @asceticfeminine
    @asceticfeminine Місяць тому +2

    Pregnant Autumn is spicy! 🤣

  • @alliedrexler
    @alliedrexler Місяць тому

    Hi Autumn! I’m craving an update about your phone use. Are you back to a smartphone? Are you using a basic phone? Thanks! Love your channel

    • @thecommonplacehomeschool
      @thecommonplacehomeschool  Місяць тому +1

      Hello Allie! I'm in the mushy middle lands, I suppose. I went back to a flip phone after the Light phone and then tried a Sleke phone (but it's still in beta testing)!

    • @alliedrexler
      @alliedrexler Місяць тому

      Awesome to hear you're pushing on with the pursuit of digital minimalism! I am awaiting my Light Phone in the mail. Excited to feel more free. Happy Holidays ✨️

    • @thecommonplacehomeschool
      @thecommonplacehomeschool  Місяць тому

      @@alliedrexler did you order the III? I’m interested to see reviews after they ship!

    • @alliedrexler
      @alliedrexler Місяць тому

      I did not. Went with the cheaper option for now-- had some sticker shock when I looked into the 3 🤯

    • @thecommonplacehomeschool
      @thecommonplacehomeschool  Місяць тому

      @ saaaaame.

  • @Bradley-b1h
    @Bradley-b1h 3 дні тому

    Steal not kill not destroy not

  • @humblyhaley
    @humblyhaley Місяць тому +1

    Congratulations on your fourth baby! 🥹🎉 That Jane Austen class sounds so interesting! I’m so encouraged by your flexibility with Mother Academia and completely understand bristling at anything “required” (even self- required) 😂 I just got Reclaiming Quiet in the mail yesterday and can’t wait to end the year with her ideas 😄 Happy Reading!