I have Cerebal Palsy like Harper in A Curse So Dark and Lonely. It was great to read about a character with it, although my CP is different than hers. The book had a theme that many people with disabilities try to prove: we are just as capable as everyone else.
Another great video Jean, I love that it's longer too!! I read His Dark Materials and Book of Dust 1&2. These were by far my favourite reads of 2019! Philip pullman is one hell of an author!
I read The Thirteens Tale as well and absolutely fell in love with it. I really hope, her other books are as wonderful as this..... Thanks for this video and all the recommendations! Love your videos....
I read Bellman & Black and hated it ... but it has since haunted me to the point that I feel the need to read it again. I don't understand how that lady grips you but I love it!
I loved both of those Beauty & the Beast retellings as well so I wanted to recommend you another that I adored - Briarley by Aster Glenn Gray. It's a m/m WWII version that was so lovely and doesn't get the attention it deserves!
I found The Thirteen Tale in a second hand bookshop on my trip to Goa with my family. I had exactly five minutes allotted by my mother to browse the shop (before we made our way to the beach) and I found this book. A week later, I was on the last chapter and my jaw was on the floor. The fact that I found this book and happened to read it is a great factor in how much it moved me.
Quite a few of these books are on my TBR, such as The Thirteenth Tale and A Thousand Ships, so I'm looking forward to reading those even more now. Really enjoyed this video and the level of detail about each book.
Oh I so love watching this video and getting to know your favorites! and I definitely have seen A Curse So Dark and Lovely all over but didn't know a thing about it, so it has my interest now. Also that Angela Davis book sounds like a great read thanks for this video!
Idon't know why I was reminding of this when hearing you talk about Tessa Dare, but my boyfriend told me that in his community in Kenya, women that for whatever reason don't have a husband, can decide to get into a non-romantic partnership with another woman, in which they live together and support each other without the need of finding a man. I thought the idea was brilliant and just wanted to share it.
Did you tell us all these books/stories from memory wish I had such a good memory I'm starting to think that memory/recall are very important in learning & stories are a great way to learn things aswell Good videos thanks & a Happy New Year to You.
Entreat Me went straight to my tbr for next year, I'm currently on my second Grace Draven book of the week thanks to your recommendations! Also currently listening to the audiobook of Superior, after I'd really enjoyed Inferior by Angela Saini. Her audiobooks are so fascinating, thanks for recommending them! I added Women, Race, and Class to my wishlist, hopefully to be also read in the near future. Next year will also be the year I start reading Juliet Marillier and Tessa Dare, cannot wait!
Loved the long video, I've added a few of your picks to my TBR! Some of my favourite fiction books of this year were The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon, The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren, Spin by Robert Charles Wilson, Starfish by Akemi Dawn Bowman, The Names they Gave Us by Emery Lord, A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Bridid Kemmerer and Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. I also read a lot of great non-fiction this year: Becoming by Michelle Obama, Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas, Kicking Off by Sarah Shephard, All That Remains by Sue Black, Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, Sorry I'm Late (I Didn't Want to Come) by Jessica Pan, First Women by Kate Anderson Brower, Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez and Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb.
If you have read it how similar is silence of the girls to a thousand ships? P.S. I blame you for the Tessa Dare rabbit hole I have fallen down, currently reading my 4 book of hers this year!
Definitely the Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood if it's a female perspective on the Trojan War and Homer's Odyssey but I have a whole database of greek and roman myth retellings on my blog if you're looking for more (they all have the myth they retell indicated): morejeansthoughts.wordpress.com/classical-myth-retellings/
I’ve added a few of those to my list :) I’m not sure you’re ever mentioned it but I would highly recommend Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez. This book opened my eyes to things I never even noticed in regards to gender bias in our lives... ( I am not young either 😊) A fascinating and enraging read 😆
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I have Cerebal Palsy like Harper in A Curse So Dark and Lonely. It was great to read about a character with it, although my CP is different than hers. The book had a theme that many people with disabilities try to prove: we are just as capable as everyone else.
I haven't read a single book on this list, and I want to read every single one. You have such good taste!
Glad to have recommended you some new books ;)
Another great video Jean, I love that it's longer too!!
I read His Dark Materials and Book of Dust 1&2. These were by far my favourite reads of 2019! Philip pullman is one hell of an author!
I had never heard of The Thirteenth Tale! Adding it to my TBR now! Sounds fascinating!!!
a 40 min video! What a treat😍✨
Glad to know you think so :D
@@JeansThoughts absolutely love your content and taste in books!! Thanks Jean💕✨
I read The Thirteens Tale as well and absolutely fell in love with it. I really hope, her other books are as wonderful as this..... Thanks for this video and all the recommendations! Love your videos....
I read Bellman & Black and hated it ... but it has since haunted me to the point that I feel the need to read it again. I don't understand how that lady grips you but I love it!
I’m curious now about A Curse So Dark and Lonely! I’ve passed it up so many times, but now I may have to actually add it to my tbr. Great video! 😃
I loved both of those Beauty & the Beast retellings as well so I wanted to recommend you another that I adored - Briarley by Aster Glenn Gray. It's a m/m WWII version that was so lovely and doesn't get the attention it deserves!
I found The Thirteen Tale in a second hand bookshop on my trip to Goa with my family. I had exactly five minutes allotted by my mother to browse the shop (before we made our way to the beach) and I found this book. A week later, I was on the last chapter and my jaw was on the floor. The fact that I found this book and happened to read it is a great factor in how much it moved me.
..LOVE the feel of this video!! Exceptional job!!
Quite a few of these books are on my TBR, such as The Thirteenth Tale and A Thousand Ships, so I'm looking forward to reading those even more now. Really enjoyed this video and the level of detail about each book.
So thrilled to see A Thousand Ships in here!
Oh I so love watching this video and getting to know your favorites! and I definitely have seen A Curse So Dark and Lovely all over but didn't know a thing about it, so it has my interest now. Also that Angela Davis book sounds like a great read
thanks for this video!
Idon't know why I was reminding of this when hearing you talk about Tessa Dare, but my boyfriend told me that in his community in Kenya, women that for whatever reason don't have a husband, can decide to get into a non-romantic partnership with another woman, in which they live together and support each other without the need of finding a man. I thought the idea was brilliant and just wanted to share it.
a lot of those are on my tbr because of you! great video 💗
Did you tell us all these books/stories from memory wish I had such a good memory I'm starting to think that memory/recall are very important in learning & stories are a great way to learn things aswell Good videos thanks & a Happy New Year to You.
Great video, as always! And now I have a new book on my TBR: The Thirteenth Tale... I went to buy the e-book right away xD
Entreat Me went straight to my tbr for next year, I'm currently on my second Grace Draven book of the week thanks to your recommendations! Also currently listening to the audiobook of Superior, after I'd really enjoyed Inferior by Angela Saini. Her audiobooks are so fascinating, thanks for recommending them! I added Women, Race, and Class to my wishlist, hopefully to be also read in the near future. Next year will also be the year I start reading Juliet Marillier and Tessa Dare, cannot wait!
How do you read so much and so fast in a year? Just looking for tips as I'm trying to meet my target number of books.
I'd be interested too! I read 50 to 55 books per year & would love to increase it.
Listen to faster audio books. People no longer actually read, they listen.
Loved the long video, I've added a few of your picks to my TBR!
Some of my favourite fiction books of this year were The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon, The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren, Spin by Robert Charles Wilson, Starfish by Akemi Dawn Bowman, The Names they Gave Us by Emery Lord, A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Bridid Kemmerer and Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston.
I also read a lot of great non-fiction this year: Becoming by Michelle Obama, Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, Fashionopolis by Dana Thomas, Kicking Off by Sarah Shephard, All That Remains by Sue Black, Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi, Sorry I'm Late (I Didn't Want to Come) by Jessica Pan, First Women by Kate Anderson Brower, Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez and Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb.
Happy New Year, Jean! x
Sealed sounds amazing! Definitely going on my tbr. Also, if you like the Spindle Cove series, I'd recommend the Brothers Sinister by Courtney Milan!
Ah thanks I've been meaning to read Courtney Milan so maybe I should start there :D
love your accent (: thx for the recs
New subscriber! You are a joy to watch 👌😍
My favorite books this year were by Deborah Levy. Things I Don’t Want to Know and The Cost of Living were incredible!!
Happy Hogmanay Jean 🥳📚🤩Best books read recently
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Hi Jean I was at your talk at Bradford literature festival last year I wondered what Juliet Marillier book I should read first I'm a young teen.
Wildwood Dancing and Shadowfell are both great YA books by her ☺️
Did you say you read 144 books in 2019? How did you do it?
If you have read it how similar is silence of the girls to a thousand ships?
P.S. I blame you for the Tessa Dare rabbit hole I have fallen down, currently reading my 4 book of hers this year!
Definitely the Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood if it's a female perspective on the Trojan War and Homer's Odyssey but I have a whole database of greek and roman myth retellings on my blog if you're looking for more (they all have the myth they retell indicated): morejeansthoughts.wordpress.com/classical-myth-retellings/
I’ve added a few of those to my list :) I’m not sure you’re ever mentioned it but I would highly recommend Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez. This book opened my eyes to things I never even noticed in regards to gender bias in our lives... ( I am not young either 😊) A fascinating and enraging read 😆
Have you read Wake, Siren or Warriors, Witches, Women? Sorry had to skip A Curse So Dark and Lonely.
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