Hi Aaron, Always fun to see the books someone brings into their personal library. I have a copy of A Suitable Boy but all in one HUGE book. I bought it after listening to the audible version of The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams. It was an engaging story about how two people who developed a relationship by reading a list of books found by one of the characters. This is the list I put an asterisk by the ones I have read thus far which was the goal after listening to the story! *To Kill a Mockingbird; Rebecca; The Kite Runner; The Life of Pi; (saw and loved the movie) Little Women; *Pride & Prejudice; *Beloved; A Suitable Boy - Trying to make some hard decisions about getting rid of books I do not think I will read. It is definitely hard to let go and to feel the indecision. It is nice to know I am not the only one! I am not a rereader typically but have a tough time letting go of books I have loved reading. My daughter promises not to put them in a dumpster when I die. Let's hope she means it!!!!
@@marciajohansson769 That's a great way to find new books to read. I love it when books reference other books in that way - it feels as if the author is giving something back.
Oooo - I didn't know Howl's was a trilogy either! I need to look into that! The wishing game was good, not one I'll ever reread. Sort of built on the premise of living out your dream of taking part in books from your childhood mixed with more modern day situations of family and connection and integrity. I regularly cull my shelves.Small home, small amount of shelf space means asking the tough questions. Is this something I want to reread? Do I need it on my shelf until I'm read it again? Is it a version I want to keep? etc... The perfect fit of the paper bag was, indeed, very satisfying! Happy reading
Fabulous haul. I have recently picked up Natasha’s Dance and am hoping to get round to it this year. It was my birthday this week so I, too, have some book purchases to make 😊. I need to get better at unhauling though!
The Endnotes of this video might include: Montaigne's beard is not a status symbol of the period, ruffs were. Further reading: Gulliver's Travels for reference to the suited zebra. More seriously I plan to read _The Aeneid_ by Virgil for #historathon2024 Q1. And interesting stuff at the end about criteria. One of my criteria is to upgrade to a better edition and also for condition.
@@richarddelanet Thanks for the adenda! I just went back to Montaigne to see how pitifully small his ruff was. Poor guy. In terms of book upgrading, that sounds like a pretty good way to go.
A Suitable Boy is a mammoth but so readable, I loved it!
@@josmith5992 That's good to hear!
Hi Aaron, Always fun to see the books someone brings into their personal library. I have a copy of A Suitable Boy but all in one HUGE book. I bought it after listening to the audible version of The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams. It was an engaging story about how two people who developed a relationship by reading a list of books found by one of the characters. This is the list I put an asterisk by the ones I have read thus far which was the goal after listening to the story!
*To Kill a Mockingbird;
Rebecca;
The Kite Runner;
The Life of Pi; (saw and loved the movie)
Little Women;
*Pride & Prejudice;
*Beloved;
A Suitable Boy
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Trying to make some hard decisions about getting rid of books I do not think I will read. It is definitely hard to let go and to feel the indecision. It is nice to know I am not the only one! I am not a rereader typically but have a tough time letting go of books I have loved reading. My daughter promises not to put them in a dumpster when I die. Let's hope she means it!!!!
@@marciajohansson769 That's a great way to find new books to read. I love it when books reference other books in that way - it feels as if the author is giving something back.
That’s a great haul. I especially like the looks of Seth’s, a book I have never attempted.
@@davidnovakreadspoetry Thank you, David!
Great haul! I've been really enjoying Montaigne's essays in the same edition you have. He is so fascinating.
@@mattierosss Thank you, Mattie! I'm looking forward to getting to know Montaigne a little better.
Oooo - I didn't know Howl's was a trilogy either! I need to look into that!
The wishing game was good, not one I'll ever reread. Sort of built on the premise of living out your dream of taking part in books from your childhood mixed with more modern day situations of family and connection and integrity.
I regularly cull my shelves.Small home, small amount of shelf space means asking the tough questions. Is this something I want to reread? Do I need it on my shelf until I'm read it again? Is it a version I want to keep? etc...
The perfect fit of the paper bag was, indeed, very satisfying!
Happy reading
@@novelideea Thank you, Deea! They're great questions to keep in mind as a reader, particularly when you're short of space.
Fabulous haul. I have recently picked up Natasha’s Dance and am hoping to get round to it this year. It was my birthday this week so I, too, have some book purchases to make 😊. I need to get better at unhauling though!
@@RaynorReadsStuff Thank you, Debs! I hope you had a lovely birthday (and I wish you very happy post-birthday book hunting!)
The Endnotes of this video might include: Montaigne's beard is not a status symbol of the period, ruffs were. Further reading: Gulliver's Travels for reference to the suited zebra. More seriously I plan to read _The Aeneid_ by Virgil for #historathon2024 Q1. And interesting stuff at the end about criteria. One of my criteria is to upgrade to a better edition and also for condition.
@@richarddelanet Thanks for the adenda! I just went back to Montaigne to see how pitifully small his ruff was. Poor guy. In terms of book upgrading, that sounds like a pretty good way to go.
@@aaronfacer Ones ruff could be more than a mere status symbol therefore. Personality also??