Bookmas Day 11 is a little different for me, but it’s something I’ve been feeling more and more strongly: I’m going into 2026 with a low-buy challenge because 2025 taught me I’m desperate for “less.” Less stuff, less stress, less hustle, less clutter, and honestly… less financial struggle. In this video I talk through why consumerism has been hitting me so hard lately (especially in bookish spaces), and why I want to be way more intentional about what I bring into my home and what I spend. This is my first time attempting a low-buy year, so I’m not pretending I have a perfect, rigid rulebook. I share the few boundaries I do feel confident starting with, and I’m also giving myself grace to learn, adjust, and even fail without turning it into an all-or-nothing spiral. The goal isn’t to punish myself—it’s to build a calmer, cozier life where my reading and my community feel safe and sustainable. I’ll be doing low-buy check-ins as I go, documenting what’s working, what’s not, and what I learn along the way.