How We Shop—and Read—with Care
There is a quiet beauty in buying something that has already lived. A softness in the idea that a book has passed through another pair of hands before finding its way to yours.
For years, The Ritual of Reading has explored not only the pleasure of books but also the rituals that make life more intentional—how we read, how we choose, and how we care.
Starting November of 2025, a new chapter begins: one where every affiliate link shared through The Ritual of Reading will lead not to new books, but to previously loved ones.
In Practice
From November 2025 onward, all book recommendations—whether in blog posts, newsletters, podcast notes, or YouTube descriptions—will link exclusively to second-hand copies.
I have chosen to partner with two trusted platforms that I have personally used for years:
- 🇺🇸 World of Books (US) – Free delivery over $15 | Buy 3 Get 1 Free
- 🇬🇧 World of Books (UK) – Free delivery over £5 | Buy 3 Get 1 Free
🇫🇷 Momox Shop (France) – Livraison gratuite dès 19 € | 10 % de réduction à l’inscription à la newsletter
Their catalogues are vast, their service reliable, and their philosophy aligns with mine: to give books more than one life.
In Ethics
One of the questions that often arises when choosing second-hand books is about author royalties. It’s a fair concern—writers deserve to be paid for their work.
That’s why I’m proud to note that World of Books is part of the AuthorSHARE initiative, a program that ensures authors receive royalties from second-hand sales made on their website.
In France, a similar project is currently under discussion—an encouraging step toward a fairer future for both readers and creators.
In Philosophy
Beyond the ethics lies the emotion.
A second-hand book is a vessel of quiet stories: a page slightly folded, a forgotten note, a faint scent of another home. These are not flaws; they’re traces of presence, reminders that reading connects us across time and space.
To me, these books embody the very essence of The Ritual of Reading—the belief that beauty, meaning, and sustainability can coexist. They are, quite literally, objects with multiple lives.
Supporting The Ritual of Reading
All the content you find here—the articles, Substack reflections, podcast episodes, and videos—is freely available. It is a labour of love that I create in my own time, in the hope that it brings you moments of stillness, inspiration, or gentle curiosity.
If you enjoy being part of this world and wish to support it, you can do so in the simplest way : by purchasing your books through the affiliate links I share.
Affiliate links allow me to receive a small commission for each purchase made—at no additional cost to you.
It’s a quiet, sustainable way of helping me dedicate more time and care to building this literary space.
Every purchase, every shared link, every returned visit helps keep The Ritual of Reading alive.
Permanent Links
🇫🇷 Momox Shop
- Livraison gratuite dès 19 € : Cliquer Ici
- 10 % de réduction à l’inscription à la newsletter : Cliquer Ici
🇺🇸 World of Books
- Free delivery over $15 : Click Here
- Buy 3 Get 1 Free : Click Here
🇬🇧 World of Books
- Free delivery over £5 : Click Here
- Buy 3 Get 1 Free : Click Here
With gratitude
For every book rediscovered, for every shared ritual, for every moment spent reading together from afar—thank you !
