A Monster Reading Month! | December 2023 Wrap Up
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I tried to find the channel which can help me to improve my listening skills in English. I understood that it must be a good book blogger. And I was so happy that it was fast to find you. I am truly happy to listen your videos. Very interesting and informative=). May be soon I start reading books by your advice.=)
Thank you for your channel!
I hope I didn't make many mistakes, sorry for that if I made some.
Finding Me read by Viola Davis and
The Pecan Man- both excellent o audio!
I think you would like the book Facemaker about a pioneer in reconstructive surgery during WWI. Also, if you’re into podcasts, This Is Actually Happening has some absolutely fascinating interviews. There is one with a doctor discussing patient loss that really stuck with me.
You killed it in December! Congrats Olive!! As a fellow Russian history lover, would you ever consider making a video on your favorite historical fiction novels about Russia? That would be such a treat!
Great idea!
Thank you
The Hidden Figures movie tells a much better story than the book, I mean, naturally since they combine people into single characters and dramatized some things.
This is how I felt with the book too. Movie was better and book was difficult to get through.
If you’re looking for a book about humans and their relationship with the night sky, The Human Cosmos by Jo Marchant is it! From cave paintings of constellations to Polynesians navigating the Pacific by stars and stories, every chapter is completely awe-inspiring. She makes a strong case that looking at the night sky is a huge part of our story and has propelled humans forward at nearly every turn.
Formally from Pgh. I remember those gray skies! Always look forward to your reviews.
December
14. Anglo-Saxon Attitudes by Angus Wilson
15. Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
16. Lords of the North by Bernard Cornwell
17. Mordew by Alex Pheby
18. In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick
19. Psycho by: Robert Bloch
Todd here. Nice wrap up! My cousins would love That American Girl Doll book!
I also didn't understand the second half of Faust, and actually thought of you while I was reading this book in Karlovy Vary back in late March/early May, because I was pretty sure there was a Wishbone episode and was really confused as to how the absolutely not child appropriate first half of the book would translate into a Wishbone episode (so was very happy to see that one come up in your series).
Also your makeup is always so pretty! It’s like a Snapchat filter is real life
Living in Rochester, NY, we are also in a gray, overcast, gloomy world during winter. It’s tough. I read the book about Tibet that Resnick wrote, and someday I will try the North Korea book. Definitely watch the Hidden Figures movie, I think, in this case, the movie is better.
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I have a suggestion for a book about Dark Skies that might be more what you were looking for: *The Darkness Manifesto: On Light Pollution, Night Ecology, and the Ancient Rythyms that Sustain Life* by Johan Eklöf.
I've had the Chernobyl book on my list for ages, but I agree with you about needing to put a year or two between her books - and I've already read two (loved Secondhand Time!) I was actually in Europe for most of the Chernobyl year. I need to get to it!
I still think you should watch the movie Hidden Figures - they move around and compress the storyline, make the women friends (as you know from the book, they didn't actually interact that much IRL), and so it's much more engaging and you do get a lot of personality. I watched the movie first and then read the book, so I in spite of the choppy style I could focus on the actual lives/timeline and how it differed; as I already felt I 'knew them' a bit. It's a rare instance where I'd say it's better to watch the movie first.
Yes, Please do give Hidden Figures the movie a try - I loved it! I met Atul Gawande while working at Gillette Stadium as a Wellness Assistant during Covid - A complete pleasure!
I just finished Midnight at Chernobyl and it was a big eye-opener. Exhaustively researched and horrifying to read. I'll have to add the Voices book to my TBR.
I want to read the book about North Korea, but I am afraid... Also, the _Gulf_ looks great! Thanks for another very solid video.
“I think I’ll try to revisit this when I’m feeling a little less grumpy” 😅 I have a couple I should probably do that with also!!
What excites you so much about russia? Just curious.
I’m a big Renkl fan mostly because of the quietness-but I hear you about the lack of a clear focus or direction in this one.
Stop trying to add books to my TBR! I'm on a book buying ban so I read the books I already own! Lol.
I did not enjoy Hidden Figures as a book. It was very dry. The movie was better.
I felt the same way about Hidden Figures. The history itself was interesting but the way it was delivered didn't work. It really dragged for me. I had an absolute stellar nonfiction reading year this year. Top 3 were Why Fish Don't Exist, Being Mortal, and An Immense World. Loved your wrap up and have a few to add to the TBR now.
I thought that Nothing to Envy was well worth reading. I liked Dark Skies by Tiffany Francis but didn't think there was enough depth.
As someone also living in PGH, I am probably in the minority with enjoying the greyer weather. It definitely gives you more to look forward to in the summer 😂
War's Unwomanly Face by Svetlana Alexievich was one of my favorite nonfiction books last year. I will definitely need to read Voices from Chernobyl.
I have never read Bridget Jones Diary! 😳 Faust. Wow. Loved the movie for hidden figures but haven’t read the book. Too bad!
If you are interested in Russian stories from authors that have personal experience with the culture and country, try The Nesting Dolls by Alina Adams. I would love to hear your take on the story.