Friday Reads: A Milestone and Two Great Reads
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- Опубліковано 3 тра 2024
- My channel hit a milestone this week! I've also been reading two great books that I can't wait to talk to you about. Expand for more information. 👇
Further Viewing 🎥
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Book Haul for April: • Book Haul for April 2024
The 25 Best Books of the Last 25 Years: • The 25 Best Books of t...
Last Year’s Pulitzer Reaction: • Watch Me Freak Out Abo...
My Pulitzer Prize Predictions: • Pulitzer Prize Predict...
Last Friday Reads: • Friday Reads: Embracin...
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Titles Mentioned 📚
Secrets of the Octopus, Sy Montgomery: bookshop.org/a/99775/97814262...
Night of the Living Rez, Morgan Talty: bookshop.org/a/99775/97819535...
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, Deesha Philyaw: bookshop.org/a/99775/97819491...
Fire Exit, Morgan Talty: bookshop.org/a/99775/97819590...
James, Percival Everett: bookshop.org/a/99775/97803855...
Blackouts, Justin Torres: bookshop.org/a/99775/97803742...
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I think James is a novel that stands well on its own merit. And if a person doesn't want to read Huckleberry Finn, I don't think they need to. This isn't school. Life's too short to read books you don't want to. Having said that, I think one's reading experience is richer by having read both novels. What made James great for me is seeing where Everett chose to diverge from the original novel, where he stays close, and to consider why he felt it necessary to make the changes that he did. Sometimes he re-contextualizes parallel scenes, sometimes he invents new ones, and sometimes he blows Twain's text completely apart. I was fascinated by how he re-characterized a lot of the secondary characters to be more sinister and less white pleasing. And that ending is just wild in comparison to the original.
Congratulations! 🎉 A single video might get attention, but your personality is what keeps people here. I only subscribe to 2 booktubers after years of seeing book videos from lots of people. Your people are finding you 🥰 Safe travels on your trip and lots of love from the Pacific Northwest 🧡
I’m glad to know that people like you and Joel are out there. I love the chance to share your love of animals (especially Teddy). I have learned about some great books thanks to you. I’ve also learned more about the Booker and Pulitzer Prizes thanks to you. I hope you and Joel have a marvelous time in Ireland. Don’t worry about responding to this! Best wishes.
Congrats. 🎉 I was hoping on your next milestone you and Joel would do a baking video again.
Stay tune 😊
Yes!
Whether or not you have time to respond to comments, I love both of you and Teddy. It's like having a nice cup of coffee with a friend. ❤ Congrats on the milestone! I've read so many of the books that you've recommended and have found real gems as a result.
Thank you! That means a lot.
Congratulations on 15K!
Such sad news about Sparky VanDevender’s passing. I watched Ann’s video and came here for book reviews and Teddy sweetness. Your words about Jamie were lovely. But when you held up the Parnassus Sparky bookmark - well, it’s been an emotional morning. Please give Teddy an extra big hug for me 🐾💗
Of all days for me to hold up that bookmark. 😭😭😭😭😭
I was so upset when I saw their video this morning. Poor Ann Patchett!
@@SupposedlyFunYou were the first person I thought of when I saw AP's video. And then the bookmark! 🥺💔
@@Nina_DP Worst timing ever. But I do think it goes to show how many lives Sparky touched.
Congrats on 15 thousand! Of course, you have hit that milestone. You and Joel are absolutely wonderful, and we, your viewers, love watching your videos. And, lets not forget, your adorable, much-loved co-star....Teddy! Stay safe and enjoy your incredible trip to Ireland💚💚
Thank you so much! That is very kind.
🎉❤Hurrah!❤🎉 Celebrate 2k in Ireland/Scotland! Love you!
I am so excited that I found you! I love your content and I love having the connection of where you live. When you talk of going to Helena etc I feel like I am going home!
That means so much! Helena is a fun town.
James is likely to be my favorite book this year, and I think it will be book of the year for many. I loved it.
Aw, we never stop missing the pets we lose. Jamie was such a wonderful girl 🧡 Those books sound excellent. Can't wait for your final thoughts. Congratulations on your subscriber milestone! I think I've been following you since about two years in, so I'm proud to be nearly one of the original subscribers 😃 I hope you have a wonderful time on your trip to Ireland and Scotland. I just want to let you know that, if you're planning a trip to Trinity College in Dublin to see the library and the Book of Kells, at the moment, there are student protests against the genocide in Gaza, so the campus has been closed to visitors, but that may change in the coming days. Looking forward to hearing about your trip anyway. Happy reading and travelling to you and Joel 😊
I didn’t know that! Trinity College and the Book of Kells are one of the things I most want to see.
PS Thank for for being a subscriber! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed the videos.
@@SupposedlyFun well, Trinity College has agreed to divest from Israeli firms as a result of the protest, so you should get to see the college and the Book of Kells after all ☺
Congratulations on reaching 15,000 … it is well deserved. Save travels - have a wonderful trip ☘️.
Thank you so much!
I took a break from Saturday housework to watch this Greg. So I’m watching with my mug of decaf coffee & hoping you and Joel have landed safely in the Emerald Isle. Going to a concert tonight as part of the Bluegrass festival here this weekend.
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Congratulations on 15K! Second book terror is real - I've been wondering about Fire Exit so glad to hear your report. I'm excited about the Percival Everett era that has arrived!
Congratulations on your milestone! Have a wonderful trip!
Thank you so much!
Congratulations and deserved! The numbers will keep going ip
Thank you!
Another lovely and interesting episode!
Thank you so much!
Enjoy your trip. We will want to see your vacation photos/video. Congratulations on your latest milestone. I am also looking to May 6th.
Thank you so much. We will definitely share photos.
Recommended: My Octopus Teacher documentary (Oscar winning) made by a South African - a heartwarming and charming doc. about a Cape Town diver’s encounters with an octopus. Wonderful. I am convinced you will love it.
Congratulations on the growth of your channel and have a lovely break.
I loved My Octopus Teacher! And thank you so much.
Exciting news about Talty’s novel
Congratulations!! I am reading Praiseworthy by Alexis Wright that won the Stella Prize this week. It is a book that I can not just read without putting a lot of thought into it. I have been told that you can read and respond to this novel multiple times. I was told about A Long Fatal Love Chase by Louisa May Alcott. If your knowledge of her writing is limited to Little Women this was a huge surprise. Crooked Plow is my next book. Really excited about the Pulitzer. I still think it is The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store.
Congratulations on 15k! 🎉Thank you for sharing your love of books. Love guest appearances from Joel and Teddy too. ❤️
Feeling sad for Ann Patchett and all at Parnassus today. 😢
Me too! I was so upset when I saw the video from Parnassus yesterday. She adores that dog. ❤️
Congratulations on 15k viewers! It is well-deserved. The episodic nature of James reminded me of The Odyssey.
I could see that (he said never having read The Odyssey 😂).
Congratulations on the milestone, Greg! You've definitely influenced my reading. I've read a few books that I loved based on your recommendation. (Hello Beautiful, Tom Lake, even One Love which I'm still undecided on, but still thinking about).
My pick to win the Pulitzer is Tom Lake, but I haven't read Heaven and Earth Grocery Store yet.
You deserve every view and subscriber friend! You’re a genuine personality and relatable and doggone it people like you! Oh, and you have good taste in books, too! (Which helps if you have a booktube channel!)
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Congratulations on 15K!
You have absolutely introduced me to some of my favorite books/authors. But TBH, I might have discovered them elsewhere, or reading the NYT Book Review, whatever. What keeps me, and I'm sure many more of your *thousands* of subscribers coming back is you. Your laid back conversational style is like book chatting with a particularly well-read pal/brother/son. I look forward to spending time "with you" every week.
Do I miss regular responses to my comments? Kinda. Would it ever discourage me from watching your vids? Hell, no, I get it. The only possible thing I can think of which might cause me to unsubscribe would be if you started recommending Colleen Hoover books. I'm not worried!
Cheers, and have a wonderful, safe trip! 🍻
I think we’re safe on the Colleen Hoover front! 🤣😂
Thank you so much for the kind comments. I’ve always wantedy channel to feel like a friendly conversation space and I’m so glad it comes across that way. ❤️📚
Chemistry. That’s what attracted me to your channel and that’s what keeps me here. The chemistry you share with your viewers, the chemistry between you and Joel, and, of course (and this goes without saying) Teddy. I wouldn’t be surprised if thousands of other subscribers feel that chemistry, too. I might even go so far as to call it a wee bit of magic.🪄😀
I love that! Thank you so much. ❤️
Yay on hitting another milestone! Maybe it’s Pulitzer magic and it will carry forward even more after Monday???
Yeah, the whole “Debut Novel” of an author who has a reasonable body of work in other ways seems to be a ridiculous marketing term, but I guess there are literary awards that use that designation as well and it helps to identify a work for that potential?
Thank you! Yes, it’s hard to get mad at marketing terminology if it helps people discover great books, but it still bugs.
@@SupposedlyFun BTW, what Discord are you doing Pulitzer discussions on, some how I missed you mentioning that before?
@@bookofdust It's a group of people who used to frequent the comment board on PPrize, which appears to have gone defunct. Here's a link that will be good for seven days if you would like to join: discord.gg/eSW92bVs
Congrats! You deserve another 15k and more.
Thank you so much!
You have a good channel and as a serious reader your really excellent with your deep dives
I appreciate that!
Well I got here cause I saw you lived in Montana, my old home! And your library with books I’ve read!
I was glad I had read David Copperfield when I read Demon but, like you, I couldn’t get into Huck Finn. But am going to read James.
I haven't gotten much further with James, but I have been liking it despite not having read Huckleberry Finn.
Congrats on your milestone! I’m a newish subscriber. I started my own Pulitzer Prize reading project this year and in researching it I found your website and then your channel. I love hearing you talk about books!
I’m very excited for Fire Exit because I also loved Night of the Living Rez and my hold for James at the library should be coming up soon!
I hope your Pulitzer Project is going well! I have a hundred pages left in Fire Exit and really liking it so far.
Congratulations! I enjoy your channel. You are engaging and I have discovered some great books here that I may never have known about.
Thank you so much! I’m so glad to hear that.
I haven't read Heaven and Earth Grocery Store yet but loved loved loved Tom Lake so I am hoping for it to win!!!
We’ll find out tomorrow!
Congratulations on 15,000! 🎉🍾 So well deserved! I’m already looking forward to the celebration video with you and Joel. @MJ-in-Canada said it brilliantly. This channel is so welcoming for book lovers, dog lovers, travel lovers, cookery lovers, and just all-around chat lovers. It brings me great joy, laughter, knowledge, and comfort.
Now, of course, I’m wondering if I should try to find a good audiobook of Huck Finn and listen to it before going back to James. I haven’t gone back to James in a while and I’m still only 28 pages in. I will take a look and see what’s out there. I only know the very basics about Huck Finn.
I’ve just been listening to crime-y books recently. I haven’t been able to get my head into anything serious, particularly with Missy being sick and then losing her yesterday. I so understand your head being wrapped in Jamie memories. 😢💜
Really looking forward to the Pulitzer announcement and your video. Hope your schedule lets you do it live again. I’m going to go watch last year’s video again later. So much fun.
I can’t believe we’re one day away from the announcement! I really hope I can watch and film live again, too. 🤞
I’m halfway through James now because I’ve been prioritizing Fire Exit over the weekend. It’s funny that this year my audiobook listening grinds to a halt on the weekends. I’ve felt okay with James without having done Huck first, but I can see how there would be benefits to doing both.
Congratulations on 15K!!🎉🍾📚 Have a great trip!☺
Thanks so much!!
Signed edition! Go you.
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Awwww 🥺 🐕 😔 …. 💚 goes out to y’all
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Congratulations on 15k viewers Greg 🎉!
I started the month with soldier sailor and it's great 😊...
Congratulations, Greg! Awesome news! 😊
congrats...enjoy your holidays
Enjoy your trip!
Thank you!
Congrats on 15000! Yay!!
Thank you! 😃
Congrats on the 15k! I’m glad you’re really liking both these books. James was one that I loved and I’m looking forward to Fire Exit!
Rest in peace, Paul Auster. :( Congrats on your milestone! I have been avoiding commenting on this, but I have to disagree with how feel Jim is characterized in "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn". Yes, he is depicted as simple and trusting, but as the novel progresses, Twain imbues him with a deep intelligence, loyalty, talent as a storyteller, and so much integrity. I had problems with the book when I read it in high school, but they were problems that I believe Twain intended. "Huckleberry Finn" is often considered the prime example of the GREAT AMERICAN NOVEL (whatever that means). due to the idea of the journey the protagonist takes, not only the physical journey, but the growth journey from innocence to experience. At the beginning, Huck is a schemer much like Tom Sawyer. They are kids who don't really know the world. The whole book, when you look at it, is about Huckleberry Finn becoming a better, smarter, wiser person, largely because of his relationship with Jim. It also shows him gaining real empathy for Jim, and appreciating his humanity in a much more real way than he did at the beginning. I got so angry when Tom Sawyer came back in the story, because I wanted to smack him upside the head and say, "This stuff is not a game!" Not Tom's fault he hadn't learned that yet. But seeing it through Huck's eyes, the reader learns just how much Huck has learned. That's my two cents, anyway. I do know that so many other great American novels, some that I prefer over TAOHF, do owe a debt to the novel. "Catcher in the Rye" for example would likely not be the book it is if not following in Huck's footsteps, only Holden Caulfield doesn't have a Jim to help him learn, but spirals out on his journey into a breakdown. But I'm rambling. It is totally cool to not like the book and to DNF it, but I do think without reading it, it is difficult to get a full picture of what Mark Twain is doing with the character Jim, who is outwardly the most heroic character, and subtly the deepest.
Agree! I wish we could interview Twain about it.
Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a top five book for me.
James is brilliant.
Congratulations ❤
Thanks!
I’m so glad I found your channel. I’m sure that your development into larger and anger audiences is because you have an interesting take on some really great books. I love seeing your husband and dog too. I finished several books in April. One of them was by the author of James…it was our book club pick…I Am Not Sidney Poitier. It will be a interesting precursor to James for me. I also read The Wren The Wren and Day. Loved both books. Now I am in the middle of Black Outs. I started watching your channel about a year and a few months ago when I decided to get back into reading in a way to have a distraction from politics. I’m still active there, but need good breaks and my reading has helped immensely. Thank you Greg. I don’t ever expect for you to respond to my texts. It’s impossible to keep up when things get crazy. Congratulations on all of the viewers. I’m happy for you, and I understand why people are responding to your channel. I also hear you when you speak of the Imposter Complex. Part of your appeal is that you are genuine and down to earth here. Have a wonderful trip!
Thank you so much for all your kind words and for your activism! I look forward to your thoughts on Blackouts. I’m so glad that my channel feels genuine and down to earth, because those are qualities I wanted when I started! ❤️📚
@@SupposedlyFun you have definitely succeeded.
Congratulations! 🎉
Greg, I'm one of your last 5,000 subscribers!!!! I love your channel. It took way too long for UA-cam to recommend you. I started watching just before the new year. I use to take note of the Pulitzer for fiction after it was announced, but I'm all in on trying to read the possible contenders this year thanks to you.
I’m glad you’re enjoying the channel and that you are excited for the Pulitzer now!
Congrats on 15k subscribers! 🎉🎉
Thank you!!
Congrats on 15k 🎉 I'm a newer subscriber and love watching your videos with my morning coffee ❤ I love finding people who are passionate about books (even if they have to exorcize some from the house like a demon 😂)!
🤣😂 That does happen from time to time. Thank you!
Congrats :)
Thanks!
Congratulations on the 15k!
Thank you so much!
Congrats on 15k Greg! 📚
Thank you!
Yesss - totally get that terror ! I was afraid of Let Us Descend, for example . I read Night Of The Living Rez bc of youuuu ( thank youuu for that !) 📖🪱💚
I’m so glad you liked it!
Congrats. Well done.
Thank you!
Congratulations on your 15K subscribers!🎉 I'm not surprised at all❤. What keeps me coming back is engaging content, a great taste in books, you seem like a genuinely kind and caring person, which shows through how you care for your animals. You have a awesome partner that supports you in your booktube channel. Hi Joel, and of course Teddy is a wonderful addition. Keep up the awesome work! Be well. Enjoy your trip
Thank you so much. I’ve been lucky to have a great family. ❤️
Congratulations on hitting 15k
Thank you! 🥂
My nine nephew would love "Secrets of the Octopus", but I don't know if would be able to read the book.
Sy Montgomery does some amazing children's books as well--there's an octopus one, a hummingbird one, and a turtle one--and probably more. Here's a link to one: bookshop.org/a/99775/9781534401914
Thank you. I’ll check those out.
Your humility is charming ❤. No need to reply 😊
Aw shucks. Thank you!
Congrats on 15,000! 👍🏻🎉 I hope you keep it chatty! If nothing else, I find book reviews to be far more useful if I know more about the reviewer and they personalize their reviews. Plus I just like the regular reminders that you're a real person living your own life and not just a robot reading ad copy about a book that left no impression. Not being able to respond to all the comments makes sense; don't feel you need to reply to this.
Do you host the discord server? If so do you have a link for it? Just came back.home from Philadelphia and found myself getting 4 new books there, 3 of which I learned of from your channel lol. Looking forward to reading them.
And congratulations on 15k!
Ha! I will comment less here. 😂
🤣😂 exactly what I hope to avoid!
Congratulations! 🎉🍾
Thank you!!