Reading Wrap-Up for April and May Plans

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  • Come hear about all the books we read (and DNF'ed) in April, and what we plan to read in May. Expand for more information. 👇
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    Last Month’s Wrap-Up: • Reading Wrap Up for Ma...
    My Women’s Prize for Fiction Shortlist Reaction: • Women’s Prize for Fict...
    My Pulitzer Prize Predictions: • Pulitzer Prize Predict...
    Titles Mentioned 📚
    Criminal Intentions, Season One, Episode One: Cardigans, Cole McCade
    Biography of X, Catherine Lacey: bookshop.org/a/99775/97812503...
    The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain: bookshop.org/a/99775/97801431...
    Sipsworth, Simon Van Booy: bookshop.org/a/99775/97815679...
    All the Right Notes, Dominic Lim: bookshop.org/a/99775/97815387...
    Here We Go Again, Alison Cochrun: bookshop.org/a/99775/97816680...
    Restless Dolly Maunder, Kate Grenville: bookshop.org/a/99775/97818053...
    James, Percival Everett: bookshop.org/a/99775/97803855...
    Clear, Carys Davies: bookshop.org/a/99775/97816680...
    The Inland Island, Josephine Johnson: bookshop.org/a/99775/97819821...
    Fire Exit, Morgan Talty: bookshop.org/a/99775/97819590...
    Night of the Living Rez, Morgan Talty: bookshop.org/a/99775/97819535...
    Blackouts, Justin Torres: bookshop.org/a/99775/97803742...
    The Prospects, KT Hoffman: bookshop.org/a/99775/97805935...
    Just for the Summer, Abby Jimenez: bookshop.org/a/99775/97815387...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 61

  • @tabithahempshall3853
    @tabithahempshall3853 Місяць тому +3

    Hope you have THE most wonderful trip! Cannot wait to hear all about it! Edinburgh is one of my fave cities🥰👀📚

  • @readandre-read
    @readandre-read Місяць тому +6

    I can't wait for the cardigan haul. Have a wonderful trip!

  • @Jacob-gu3in
    @Jacob-gu3in Місяць тому +1

    The Claire Keegan vibes you mention for Clear remind me of Frank O'Connor's short stories. He is also Irish and a lot of his stories were about human connection and not letting any social/economic/political rules detract from respect and care for others. One of his more famous stories is 'Guests of the Nation', which is an all-time favourite of mine. If you ever see a collection of his, I would highly recommend picking it up!
    Also, I love you mentioning the Oscar Wilde statue. I went to the UK and Ireland when I was in high school and have a picture of myself with the statue that I'll never forget. Hope you and Joel can get a similar photo!

  • @trudyjohns5150
    @trudyjohns5150 Місяць тому +4

    I love the videos with you three. Have a very safe trip and wonderful time. I can’t wait to hear all about it. Take care.

  • @karenmoore4430
    @karenmoore4430 Місяць тому +3

    I read Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan last week, what a wonderful little book. Toppings in Edinburgh is supposed to be a really good bookshop.

    • @SupposedlyFun
      @SupposedlyFun  Місяць тому

      I'm so glad you liked the Keegan book! I think Toppings is on our list but I'll check. Thanks for the recommendation.

  • @spexi513
    @spexi513 Місяць тому +3

    Y’all power couple goals 📖🪱💚

  • @shellyannsmith
    @shellyannsmith Місяць тому +1

    I am listening to Tom Lake and loving ❤️ it! Have a wonderful trip... im so glad i found you!

  • @Nina_DP
    @Nina_DP Місяць тому +1

    Have a safe and memorable journey, guys. Can't wait to see all the books and sweaters you bring back. Any chance of some donuts??

  • @tam876
    @tam876 Місяць тому +2

    So glad you are reading Inland Island month by month. It was really a highlight of the year for me when I finished in December!

    • @SupposedlyFun
      @SupposedlyFun  Місяць тому

      Joel is loving that approach!

    • @joelmcclanahan9004
      @joelmcclanahan9004 Місяць тому

      I love how it is panning out! I love spring and fall so looking forward to it.

  • @cindyfreese254
    @cindyfreese254 Місяць тому +2

    I’m so envious of your travel plans! Have fun!
    I read just about all of Abby Jimenez and absolutely love her. And I’m not really a romance reader. Her latest is fun, fresh and may tug on your heartstrings.

    • @SupposedlyFun
      @SupposedlyFun  Місяць тому

      I'm getting very excited to read one of her books! Thank you.

  • @Roscoethecat
    @Roscoethecat Місяць тому +1

    My plans for May: a three day shopping trip to Powell's in Portland.

  • @norfolkreads
    @norfolkreads Місяць тому +1

    Have a fab holiday :) can't wait to see the cardigans!

  • @alliebeesreading
    @alliebeesreading Місяць тому +2

    I love you two together so much 💞 Be safe! I’m so jealous lol.

    • @SupposedlyFun
      @SupposedlyFun  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you! I love book conversations with Joel.

  • @AntisocialAuntie
    @AntisocialAuntie Місяць тому +2

    I am on the list for Sipsworth. A book where everyone is lovely is a nice change every now and then. Looking forward to seeing the cardigans! Have a wonderful trip with safe travels 🥰

    • @SupposedlyFun
      @SupposedlyFun  Місяць тому +1

      Thank you so much! I would like to get to Sipsworth myself.

  • @dmurfval702
    @dmurfval702 Місяць тому +1

    Safe travels! I'm sure you're gonna love it. Can't wait to hear about it. It's been years since I was there. I loved Ireland, back to my roots. That was a fun video.

  • @audreyh7892
    @audreyh7892 Місяць тому +1

    I LOVED Charm Offensive.

  • @Phillybookfairy
    @Phillybookfairy Місяць тому +2

    Oh I hope you share some video of the countryside with us pleeeeease?? 😊 enjoy your trip!

    • @SupposedlyFun
      @SupposedlyFun  Місяць тому +1

      If I remember, I’m hoping to share some shorts while we’re gone (in addition to the scheduled videos). But we will definitely share more when we get home regardless!

    • @Phillybookfairy
      @Phillybookfairy Місяць тому +1

      @@SupposedlyFun yay!! Have fun!

  • @jewelsreads
    @jewelsreads Місяць тому +1

    I’m reading huckleberry Finn for the first time right now. I was shocked by the language and then my husband explained it to me. There’s A LOT of information on why it was used. And Twain knew what he was doing. The information helped in making me enjoy it way more. My husband said it’s his 2nd fav book of all time. He had something similar to cliffs notes for me to use as well. I disagree with huckleberry being a bad kid/character.

  • @myreadinglife8816
    @myreadinglife8816 Місяць тому +1

    I loved Just for the Summer as well!
    Hope you are having a fabulous time!❤

  • @wordqueen2406
    @wordqueen2406 Місяць тому +1

    I am so looking forward to your trip so you can tell us about it! Love watching your videos and i add something to my list with every one!!

    • @SupposedlyFun
      @SupposedlyFun  Місяць тому

      Thank you--that means a lot. I expect we will have lots of photos and videos to share.

  • @TimeTravelReads
    @TimeTravelReads Місяць тому +2

    You three are delightful.

  • @tam876
    @tam876 Місяць тому +2

    Agreed, the end of Clear was unsatisfying & puzzling. Odd, because Davies is superb writer, one of very few auto buy authors for me.

    • @SupposedlyFun
      @SupposedlyFun  Місяць тому

      It’s frustrating because the rest of the book was SO GOOD.

  • @VirginiaCorley
    @VirginiaCorley Місяць тому +2

    Teddy is awesome

  • @TheFellowshipoftheBooks
    @TheFellowshipoftheBooks Місяць тому +2

    Enjoy the trip! I hope you find some good books. Are you guys seeing the sites on your own of through a tour? 😊

    • @SupposedlyFun
      @SupposedlyFun  Місяць тому +1

      We’re doing a mix! But we’re not on an overall tour. The only tours we’re doing are individual deals like Trinity Library, Guinness Storehouse, etc.

  • @NatureandWisdom11
    @NatureandWisdom11 Місяць тому

    I hope you enjoy my home city, Dublin! Dubliners fondly call the statue of Oscar ‘the queer with the leer’ which is marginally better then what we call the statue of Anna Livia ‘the whore in the sewer’ (in the Dublin accent whore and sewer can rhyme) 😂
    Just to be forewarned there are student protests on at the moment in Trinity and the book of kells is closed, not sure about the library. Hopefully things are sorted before your trip and you at least get to wander the campus.
    There’s an Irish foodie instagramer called Éadaoin Fitzmaurice who has loads of recommendations for Dublin and other parts of Ireland if you’re travelling around - her recommendations are always great.
    I hope you have plenty of craic on your trip! If I see you knocking around I’ll definitely say hello 😂 ❤

  • @VirginiaCorley
    @VirginiaCorley Місяць тому +1

    Yo teddy long distance doggy hugs for teddy

  • @MJ-in-Canada
    @MJ-in-Canada Місяць тому +2

    Any chance of a cardigan fashion show when you return from Ireland and Scotland?😀

    • @SupposedlyFun
      @SupposedlyFun  Місяць тому +1

      I think I will be very happy to show them off!

    • @MJ-in-Canada
      @MJ-in-Canada Місяць тому

      @@SupposedlyFun 😁

  • @mradcaqbdb
    @mradcaqbdb Місяць тому

    Haven’t watched yet, but really needed this today. I had to take my little cat Missy for an ultrasound today for a presumed cancerous mass. I will be losing her soon. Why is it always my favorites? 😢

    • @SupposedlyFun
      @SupposedlyFun  Місяць тому +1

      I'm so sorry. I'm glad we were able to brighten your day at least a little. ❤️

    • @joelmcclanahan9004
      @joelmcclanahan9004 Місяць тому +1

      Our hearts are with you. It is never easy. I am sorry you are going through this. Hold her tight and lover her.

  • @LibraryLizard
    @LibraryLizard Місяць тому +1

    Hello Teddy and his hoomans!
    I read a book last month, Ndima Ndima by Tsitsi Mapepa, and definitely enjoyed it, but was also somewhat confused by the author combining stark realism (war, rape, etc) with mythology. I just found it odd and hard to digest within the same book. I keep thinking about it because I feel like I’ve missed something or am just over-thinking it. I would love to hear someone else’s thoughts on the book. It is worth reading for sure.

    • @SupposedlyFun
      @SupposedlyFun  Місяць тому

      Thanks for the recommendation. I hadn't even heard of that book.

  • @VirginiaCorley
    @VirginiaCorley Місяць тому +1

    I read 11

  • @bigdog2ks
    @bigdog2ks Місяць тому +5

    Who's looking after Teddy when you're away?

    • @LibraryLizard
      @LibraryLizard Місяць тому +5

      Who’s looking after my daddy’s when I’m not there? ~ Teddy

    • @SupposedlyFun
      @SupposedlyFun  Місяць тому +6

      We have a great place in town. They watched Guinness and took excellent care of Jamie. Teddy has already stayed there and loves it.

    • @SupposedlyFun
      @SupposedlyFun  Місяць тому +1

      @@LibraryLizard 😂 😆

  • @VirginiaCorley
    @VirginiaCorley Місяць тому +1

    Did they clean up the language

    • @SupposedlyFun
      @SupposedlyFun  Місяць тому

      In James? So far I've only run into one use of the slur that I can recall.