Cynthia Smith
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Epistolary January 2025
In which I talk about what i read for #epistolaryjanuary.
84 Charring Cross Road by Helene Hanff
Persuasion by Jane Austen
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion #1 by Beth Brower
Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien
The Journal of Sir Walter Scott
Stillmeadow and Sugarbridge by Gladys Taber and Barbara Webster
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January 2025 Final Reading Wrap up
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In which I talk about the rest of what I read in January 2025: Wonder by R.J. Palacio Music in the Hills by D.E. Stevenson Jane Austen at Home by Lucy Worsley The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower Gilead by Marilynne Robinson "The Gifts of Reading" by Robert Macfarlane The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery Winter and Rough Weather by D.E. Stevenson The Dove in the Eagle's Nest by ...
February 2025 Reading Possibilities
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In which I talk about what I might read in February. Be Chillin’ by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | creatorchords.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
January 2025 Mid-month Reading Report
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In which I talk about what I have read so far in January 2025: 84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff Waiting on the Word by Malcolm Guite Henry V by William Shakespeare Persuasion by Jane Austen Be Chillin’ by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | creatorchords.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses...
Did I Reach My 2024 Reading Goals?
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My final video on my reading last year. Yes, I talk about the elephant in the room. Be Chillin’ by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | creatorchords.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
How Did My Reading Year Go? 2024 In Review
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In which I give a few stats about last year's reading. I think I need another hobby...
Top 11 Reads for 2024
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My top eleven reads from 2024: Once a Queen by Sarah Arthur Belinda by Maria Edgeworth Howard's End by E.M. Forster The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbury The Three Brides by Charlotte Mary Yongue Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens Matters of the Heart by Russell M. Nelson The Mythmakers by Charles Hendrix The Last Ch...
December 2024 Reading Final Wrap up
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In which I talk about the books I read in the second half of December 2024. Christmas at Hogwarts by J.K. Rowling "The Heavenly Christmas Tree" by Fyodor Dostoevsky "A Winter Dawn" by L.M. Montgomery "A Christmas Inspiration" by L.M. Montgomery "Matthew Insists on Puffed Sleaves" by L.M. Montgomery "A Winter Day" by L.M. Montgomery A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens The Children of Greene Kno...
January 2025 Reading Pile of Possibilities
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In which I talk about some things I would like to read, or at least start reading, in January 2025.
The Chronicles of Barsetshire
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In which I give my thoughts on The Chronicles of Barsetshire series by Anthony Trollope as a whole, and rank the individual books: trollopesociety.org/.
2025 Reading Plans
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In which I talk about some of my reading plans for 2024. I forgot to add try the Tommy and Tuppence books by Agatha Christie. More coming soon!
December 2024 Mid month Check in
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In which I talk about what I have read so far this month: "The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding" by Agatha Christie The Story of Holly and Ivy by Rumer Godden "Papa's Story" by George MacDonald The Wood at Midwinter by Susanna Clarke "A Christmas Party and a Wedding" by Fyodor Dostoyevsky "The Underdog" by Agatha Christie Moby Dick by Herman Melville Sacred Struggle by Melissa Wei-Tsing Inouy...
November 2024 Final Wrap up
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In which I talk about the rest of what I read for November 2024, including a bit for #nonfictionnovember. The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster Of Time and Turtles by Sy Montgomery The Black Arrow by Robert Louis Stevenson Dorothy L. Sayers: A Biography: Her Life and Soul by Barbara Reynolds Be Chillin’ by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | creatorchords.co...
C S Lewis Reading Day 2024
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In which I read a passage from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis. #cslewisreadingday
December 2024 Reading Pile of Possibilities
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In which I talk about what I would like to read during the Christmas season.
November 2024 Mid Month Reading Check in
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November 2024 Mid Month Reading Check in
October 2024 Reading Wrap up
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October 2024 Reading Wrap up
November 2024 Pile of Reading Possibilities
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November 2024 Pile of Reading Possibilities
Little Dorrit
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Little Dorrit
October 2024 Mid-month Reading Check-in
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October 2024 Mid-month Reading Check-in
End of the Year Booktag 2024
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End of the Year Booktag 2024
The Tempest
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The Tempest
September 2024 Reading Wrap up
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September 2024 Reading Wrap up
Cymbeline
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Cymbeline
King Lear
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King Lear
Life Update and September 2024 Mid month Check in
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Life Update and September 2024 Mid month Check in
October 2024 Pile of Reading Possibilities
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October 2024 Pile of Reading Possibilities
August 2024 Reading Wrap up
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August 2024 Reading Wrap up
Non #shaketember Pile of Possibilities for September 2024
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Non #shaketember Pile of Possibilities for September 2024
Shaketember 2024 Pile of Possibilities
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Shaketember 2024 Pile of Possibilities

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  • @BookLadyLinda
    @BookLadyLinda 2 години тому

    Hi Cynthia, I've read a few of these (Gilead, 84 Charing Cross Rd., Persuasion)... your other choices are fascinating and I'm especially interested in Tolkien's letters and Sir Walter Scott's journal! Thanks for making me aware of them.

  • @topperpop5493
    @topperpop5493 4 дні тому

    You do read a lot of books! I read six in January, which I thought was a large number. A few of the books you mentioned have tickled my fancy - I’m intrigued by the D E Stevenson books. I'm adding them to my list.

  • @topperpop5493
    @topperpop5493 5 днів тому

    What are inklings?

    • @cynthiasmith2685
      @cynthiasmith2685 4 дні тому

      @@topperpop5493 The Inklings are an Oxford group in the 1930s and 1940s. Some of the most prominent members are C. S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams. And Owen Barfield.

    • @topperpop5493
      @topperpop5493 4 дні тому

      Ah, I see. Thanks! I hadn’t come across the term before.

    • @cynthiasmith2685
      @cynthiasmith2685 4 дні тому

      @@topperpop5493 You're welcome!

  • @topperpop5493
    @topperpop5493 5 днів тому

    Good selection! I love the classics. I've never got involved in any of the reading challenges and so my reading is very random. Do you read more than one book at a time?

    • @cynthiasmith2685
      @cynthiasmith2685 5 днів тому

      @@topperpop5493 I do. But they tend to be different enough that I don't get confused 😊

  • @joanfitz4833
    @joanfitz4833 12 днів тому

    Lots of nice books. Enjoy!

  • @BookLadyLinda
    @BookLadyLinda 14 днів тому

    You choose some interesting classics!

  • @VillageofVolyn
    @VillageofVolyn 16 днів тому

    ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😊

  • @darkhorse6164
    @darkhorse6164 Місяць тому

    I wish you well. I don’t like Jane Austen, but Persuasion is pretty good.

  • @TheNovelHoneyShelf-Essie
    @TheNovelHoneyShelf-Essie Місяць тому

    I am joining in reading Persuasion in Jane-uary. Looking forward to that!

  • @sharonlarson5331
    @sharonlarson5331 Місяць тому

    You had some great reads this month. Every Christmas I think I will read some themed books but never get it done. I forget about Christie's stories so maybe I'll read some this month. I really enjoyed the Barsetshire series; I read it a couple of years ago. Trollope is one of my favorite authors.

    • @cynthiasmith2685
      @cynthiasmith2685 Місяць тому

      @@sharonlarson5331 Somehow, Christmas and mysteries work quite well together! And yes, I am so glad I was introduced to Trollope!

  • @TheNovelHoneyShelf-Essie
    @TheNovelHoneyShelf-Essie 2 місяці тому

    I finished Out of the Silent Planet on November 29th. So, I participated in CS Lewis reading day without knowing it was happening! Great video. I will share more of my reads in a video soon!

    • @cynthiasmith2685
      @cynthiasmith2685 2 місяці тому

      @@TheNovelHoneyShelf-Essie I love it when life helps you out like this! I look forward to your video!

  • @eringowen5023
    @eringowen5023 2 місяці тому

    Have you read The Christmas Chronicles?

    • @cynthiasmith2685
      @cynthiasmith2685 2 місяці тому

      No, I haven't! I might have to add it to my list for next year!

  • @sharonlarson5331
    @sharonlarson5331 2 місяці тому

    It's good to have several books to choose from. I like to make lists, but then seldom follow them. Happy reading!

  • @TheNovelHoneyShelf-Essie
    @TheNovelHoneyShelf-Essie 3 місяці тому

    Your opening music gave me all the good, cozy feels! Great Non-fiction choices! And this is CS Lewis month! I am also going to read the Space Trilogy this month!

    • @TheNovelHoneyShelf-Essie
      @TheNovelHoneyShelf-Essie 3 місяці тому

      I would love to discuss the Space Trilogy!

    • @cynthiasmith2685
      @cynthiasmith2685 3 місяці тому

      Sounds perfect!

    • @cynthiasmith2685
      @cynthiasmith2685 3 місяці тому

      ​@MyBookHauledLife-Essie I would love to do this too! Please let me know what would work best for you 😊

  • @karinberryman2009
    @karinberryman2009 4 місяці тому

    I think you should watch the videos of Thomas Seyfried on how quitting sugar and fasting is essential for beating cancer.

  • @NehirBoran-s5b
    @NehirBoran-s5b 4 місяці тому

    I saw your videos on my UA-cam fyp and wanted to look at your videos and I loved your account. I hope you never stop reading, you are a safe place. 🧡

    • @cynthiasmith2685
      @cynthiasmith2685 4 місяці тому

      @@NehirBoran-s5b Thank you so much! This means so much to me.

  • @annava7786
    @annava7786 5 місяців тому

    i’m going to read King Lear, the Winter’s Tale and Cymbeline.

  • @BookLadyLinda
    @BookLadyLinda 5 місяців тому

    Good luck with your September reading! There are some Shakespeare plays I'd like to read, but I have so much on my plate right now I don't want to commit to participating. One thing I know about his writing is that it require a lot of focus! I read Hamnet a few years ago - for a fictionalized version of his life story. (Good book.) ... the biography looks good too.

  • @belindaguerette4249
    @belindaguerette4249 5 місяців тому

    I’m going to read King Lear (new to me, too), Macbeth, and The Tempest. It’s been forever since I’ve read Shakespeare, and I’m excited. Happy reading!

  • @deeasaurous
    @deeasaurous 6 місяців тому

    you seem lovely i hope you end up reading everything 💗💗

    • @cynthiasmith2685
      @cynthiasmith2685 6 місяців тому

      @@deeasaurous Thank you! I hope I am able to as well!

  • @helencheckley7536
    @helencheckley7536 6 місяців тому

    Hello I’ve just subscribed. Love your content . I’m from the uk. I love reading. ❤❤

  • @carolineknott8839
    @carolineknott8839 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the lovely review!

  • @sharonlarson5331
    @sharonlarson5331 7 місяців тому

    I have read most of Josephine Tey's mysteries but I've never read Miss Pym. I need to rectify that. Belinda is very long I believe but maybe I'll give it a try.

  • @VATIISTA
    @VATIISTA 7 місяців тому

    Nice!💓🫶

  • @starlasell5698
    @starlasell5698 8 місяців тому

    Good luck with your pile of possibilities. ❤📚❤️ I'm doing Big Book Summer with Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens.

  • @Sams911
    @Sams911 10 місяців тому

    Hi Cynthia .. thanks for the review.. I went ahead and picked up a nice copy of the book to read.

  • @sharonlarson5331
    @sharonlarson5331 10 місяців тому

    I've read most of Agatha Christie's mysteries and really enjoy Miss Marple. Right now I'm reading The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store which I'm loving and I'm continuing to read Bleak House which I started some time ago and pick up from time to time.

    • @cynthiasmith2685
      @cynthiasmith2685 10 місяців тому

      I hope you are enjoying Bleak House! I feel I need to read it again to really appreciate it.

  • @SepiaSapien
    @SepiaSapien Рік тому

    I love your Channel!

  • @Bookishtravels1
    @Bookishtravels1 Рік тому

    I love a Jules Verne, I love the copy you have :)

  • @Ginger_baker1
    @Ginger_baker1 Рік тому

    This is great! happy new year 🎉

  • @noname3609
    @noname3609 Рік тому

    You can't go wrong with Stormlight Archive.Its so damn good ❤

  • @SepiaSapien
    @SepiaSapien Рік тому

    Love your Channel!! Cant wait for 2024 uploads!! ♥️♥️♥️

  • @jsschrstsprstr
    @jsschrstsprstr Рік тому

    I've been reading quite consistently this year. My plans are more about themes than specific books, which apparently works for me. It was mostly non-fiction, which is not ideal, so I should probably read some Brandon Sanderson next year. Merry Christmas!

  • @SepiaSapien
    @SepiaSapien Рік тому

    OMG! Thanks for the algoritm for showing me this wonderful Channel! Please keep making these. You Just got a new huge fan!

  • @katyparker4578
    @katyparker4578 Рік тому

    Love this! Just read Jane Austen pride and prejudice and it was so good! ❤

  • @christinasheaven1026
    @christinasheaven1026 Рік тому

    Thank you love it 🫂❤️‍🩹

  • @Thecatladybooknook_PennyD

    I'm be doing the Dickens December hosted by Dickens and Docks and a few others on a different platform. It's 4 or 5 Christmas novellas by different Victorian authors.

  • @Thecatladybooknook_PennyD

    Wow you've read some great books so far! I have most of those on my list to get to.

  • @sharonlarson5331
    @sharonlarson5331 Рік тому

    You had a great October. I am still reading The Way We Live Now and am really liking it. Lady Audley's Secret was a fun read too.

  • @Thecatladybooknook_PennyD

    You read some great books!! I can't wait to get to some of those.

    • @cynthiasmith2685
      @cynthiasmith2685 Рік тому

      I hope you do have a chance to get to some of these!

  • @areadersalmanacwithceleste1366

    Thank you for these suggestions! I’ve read the CS Lewis books long ago and enjoyed them. I’m interested in The Mind of the Maker. Sounds intriguing! Have a lovely week. 😊

  • @megann6912
    @megann6912 Рік тому

    I have never read a CS Lewis book, do you have any book recommendations for someone trying to get into his work? Loved the video! I think I am going to reread a Wrinkle in Time this month - one of my childhood favorites!

    • @cynthiasmith2685
      @cynthiasmith2685 Рік тому

      As you enjoy A Wrinkle in Time, I would suggest starting with The Chronicles of Narnia. It is such a wonderful children's series that I grew up with - my childhood favorites! For the first time through the series, I would do publication order😊

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  • @josmith5992
    @josmith5992 Рік тому

    I love both The Woman and White and The Way We Live Now and am very much enjoying my reread of the latter. I haven’t read Hester but am reading a Margaret Oliphant called Salem Chapel which is the third in the Carlingford series, it’s very enjoyable although not what I expected!

  • @Thecatladybooknook_PennyD

  • @adayofsmallthings
    @adayofsmallthings Рік тому

    Thanks for doing the tag! I love Much Ado and Dream too, so I look forward to reading Winter's Tale :)

  • @Thecatladybooknook_PennyD

    Sounds like a great plan!!

  • @aidouninadiro6492
    @aidouninadiro6492 Рік тому

    Hello, I am from Algeria and I found your passion for reading interesting, thanks for sharing it !!