SALT TO THE SEA BOOKTALK WITH RUTA SEPETYS | Spoiler Free

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  • @jessethereader
    @jessethereader 9 років тому +190

    Ruta is so well spoken! It was so interesting hearing about all the work that went into this book. GREAT INTERVIEW BANANAS!

  • @bookishsophia
    @bookishsophia 9 років тому +146

    oh my gosh ruta literally has such a pleasant voice like wow i could listen to her all day
    also she's SO PASSIONATE about her writing and her research!! she makes feeling passionate look so effortless, i love it

  • @Jadonk01
    @Jadonk01 8 років тому +110

    One question: Can she please be my English teacher?

  • @beckf1858
    @beckf1858 9 років тому +39

    Just read this book last night (all of it...in one night). So many feels with the shoe poet and little Klaus. Their relationship was my favorite!!!

  • @teamoxfordcomma
    @teamoxfordcomma 9 років тому +54

    Ruta's voice is the most relaxing thing ever.

    • @polandbananasBOOKS
      @polandbananasBOOKS  9 років тому +6

      +hannahgracie21 agreed! =D

    • @teamoxfordcomma
      @teamoxfordcomma 9 років тому +4

      ***** She should record a bedtime meditation or something. :) ps- I love your videos, been a fan for years. Keep doing what you're doing. :))

  • @gabidegu
    @gabidegu 9 років тому +30

    As a Lithuanian myself, I respect Ruta for bringing a not well known but important history of my and other countries to everyone else. Thank you ❤️

  • @jeaninearianne
    @jeaninearianne 9 років тому +45

    Ruta Sepetys voice is so nice ❤️
    She needs to narrate an audiobook 😂
    I really want to read Salt to the sea such an interesting story 👌🏼

  • @RitaZubareva
    @RitaZubareva 9 років тому +8

    Living in Russia, I was always very familiar with our history, and I didn't understand how people in other countries haven't even heard about Stalin and all the terrible things our people been through. But I myself have never heard about Franco and the horrible things that happened in Spain. This video made me do my research, it was very educational along with being so interesting and nice! Ruta is the loveliest person. I'm really looking forward to reading her book, thank you so much for this interview, Christine!

    • @ASBlueful
      @ASBlueful 5 років тому

      Well, the sinking of the freighter was not really a crime, as it was usual for armies to attack ships that are transporting troops and personnel

    • @jorgelopez-pr6dr
      @jorgelopez-pr6dr 4 роки тому

      Have you ever read about the atrocities of the milicianos, the Spanish Chekas, the popular "trials" , the persecution and murder of priests, destruction of works of art because their religious theme and the torture of Trotskyists (POUM) by Stalin's agents in the convent of St. Ursula in Barcelona? There is a novel about that period called One Millon Dead by Jose Gironella. Read it if you can get it.

  • @stanisawgrabowski6256
    @stanisawgrabowski6256 9 років тому +29

    Oh my gods, she's so wise and nice! This woman has found meaning in her life.

  • @jordygirllllllllll
    @jordygirllllllllll 9 років тому +7

    I wish Ruta had a podcast or something. She's so passionate and adorable, I could listen to her talk for hours upon hours!

  • @NightOwlReader2790
    @NightOwlReader2790 9 років тому +56

    This might sound weird, but I fell in love with Ruta Sepetys without even have read her books; she is so well-spoken and so intelligent, I think she is also a Ravenclaw. Thank you for this video, it contained so much helpful tips. It was so interesting to learn about Ruta Sepetys' writing process. I hesitate to think of myself as an aspiring writer because the process of writing the story is difficult and intimidating for me, the brainstorming of it is the most fun. This was a great, fantastic video! Now, I really really really *REALLY* want to read Ruta Sepetys' book. This video just really has an impact with all the things the author talked about, can't thank you enough for bringing this to us. Every time when I need a boost, I will come back to this video!

    • @springdayisnottoday371
      @springdayisnottoday371 9 років тому

      I know!

    • @yarelithebookhuntr3427
      @yarelithebookhuntr3427 9 років тому +1

      +Sarah NightOwl I know right!! I wanted to read her book before this but after seeing this video and how passionate she is about this book i will maybe use the money I've been saving for months now to buy this instead of the Infernal Devices and i LOVE the shadow hunter world.

    • @NightOwlReader2790
      @NightOwlReader2790 9 років тому

      Book FangirlMoments
      Sorry, replying to you so late! But yea, this video made me straight up want to buy the book.

  • @BookQueen1
    @BookQueen1 9 років тому +39

    This is my favourite of your author interviews yet, Christine! I loved the interesting questions and Ruta's passionate answers. Now I have to pick up Salt to the Sea!!

    • @polandbananasBOOKS
      @polandbananasBOOKS  9 років тому +3

      +BookQueen thank you! yes her answers were so wonderful! =D

  • @mayrayamonte
    @mayrayamonte 9 років тому +13

    Amazing Ruta, She was so nice when she came to Spain. Can't wait to read her new novel !!

  • @amutoluvr34
    @amutoluvr34 9 років тому +16

    I've never actually heard of Ruta but she seems like such an amazing and intelligent person. This books also sounds great I'm definitely gonna have to check it out :)

  • @Aliehs160911
    @Aliehs160911 9 років тому +3

    I am so looking forward to her next book. The stories of those people are very important to Spain and there are a lot of cases of them trying to find their true relatives. There have been a few TV series telling the story, like 'Niños Robados' which translates to Stolen Children.

  • @shan8613
    @shan8613 2 роки тому +1

    STOOOOOOP!!! 🛑✋
    This video is a gem! But watch it after reading the book.
    I suggest reading it knowing AS LITTLE as possible, that way, you experience the shocking moments at the same time as the characters.

  • @catlynxx6190
    @catlynxx6190 8 років тому +5

    Omg Ruta Sepetys is such a wonderful person. She literally fangirled over her own characters.

  • @nicolegulino
    @nicolegulino 9 років тому +2

    Wow, she's so articulate and intelligent. Every time she talks the words just flow out of her so easily and effortlessly. I bet that's what the book is like. I feel like I should read it now.

  • @9cloudrachel207
    @9cloudrachel207 9 років тому +4

    i read between shades of grey when it came out and i've been anticipating salt to the sea for a while, but now knowing how wonderful and in love with her job Ruta seems to be makes me want to read it even more!

  • @OnTheGoWithCarson
    @OnTheGoWithCarson 9 років тому +6

    Wow her voice is beautiful. I love the way she talks and she seems so intelligent. I'm going to have to pick up this book right away!

  • @elisethierbach2784
    @elisethierbach2784 8 років тому +12

    I've read both salt to the sea and between shades of gray and they are both SO GOOD

    • @Dxri10
      @Dxri10 8 років тому

      which do you think is better?

    • @lauren-bc3zm
      @lauren-bc3zm 8 років тому

      salt to the sea!!

  • @annam5573
    @annam5573 9 років тому +1

    this is probably the most ENJOYABLE interview/book talk I've ever seen. Ruta is such a likeable person, and I'm sure her books are great. I cannot WAIT to read Salt to the Sea, thanks to you! Tysm Christine! XD

  • @hawwaalam2001
    @hawwaalam2001 9 років тому +1

    RUTA SEPETYS IS ONE OF MY FAVOURITE AUTHORS AND I LOVE HSTORICAL FICTION AND THIS VIDEO WAS PURE GOLD, also her voice is so soothing. I need this book in my life NOW

  • @monique3984
    @monique3984 6 років тому +1

    she is so wise and articulate its so relaxing watching and listening her speak wow

  • @anthiec.2446
    @anthiec.2446 9 років тому +1

    She seems like such a wonderful human being! I would to meet her. You can see how passionate she is about her work. This motivates me to read her other book between shades of gray, that has been sitting on my bookshelf for too long. This was a fantastic interview Christine!

  • @veronicavolumes
    @veronicavolumes 9 років тому +1

    Ahhhh I loved this video! I'm so upset that I missed Ruta's stop in Oakland during the book tour because I absolutely LOOOVED this book so, so much. I read it in 2 sittings and was a complete emotional mess after. These characters and their stories touched me greatly (except Alfred obvs). It's been 2 weeks since I finished the book, but I still can't stop thinking about it uuuuggghhh. Everyone needs to read this amazing, lovely book.

    • @autiotalo
      @autiotalo 6 років тому

      Veronica Lloyd alfred was my favorite

  • @katiestebbins4681
    @katiestebbins4681 8 років тому +1

    Aww Man!! I'm reading the book again because on Monday it's the anniversary of the sinking, and even though I know what happens, it is still hitting me in the gut!!!! I love Ruta's books so much and just love how two of them are connected to her family.

  • @camigutierrez7452
    @camigutierrez7452 9 років тому +4

    Omg she seems so nice! You can see her passion about writing and research. Definitely gonna read this now! :)

  • @snowhitepp3339
    @snowhitepp3339 9 років тому +4

    What an interesting interview, Christine! Ruta seems like such a lovely and passionate person who knows the writing process very well. I am definitely gonna read the book now. Thank you for sharing!

  • @KidsPlayingSoldiers
    @KidsPlayingSoldiers 9 років тому

    I read Between Shades of Gray for school and it quickly became one if my all time favorites. I have a special place in my heart for historical fiction, so hearing her talk about all the work she put into it was amazing. I have finally picked up a signed copy of Salt of the Sea today I'm so excited to read it! So I'm SO jealous you got to talk to one of my favorite authors- she's such a lovely woman!

  • @toweruniforminc.5848
    @toweruniforminc.5848 8 років тому +2

    I've already read the book and I feel like making a movie of this book would be a great idea. It was a great book from start to finish

  • @Erin_P_xoxo
    @Erin_P_xoxo 9 років тому

    Ruta's dedication to this book and the research done for it is so commendable and makes me love the book even more. It was so interesting hearing more about the book and the characters and she seems SO LOVELY!!

  • @l.b.101
    @l.b.101 9 років тому +19

    I really want to read Salt to the Sea now...

  • @gerardsole8771
    @gerardsole8771 9 років тому +6

    Christine, Ruta Sepetys is clearly a Hufflepuff the fact that she does a lot of research does not mean she has to be a Ravenclaw! Hufflepuffs are intelligent too and can do whatever they like, the difference is that Hufflepuffs do whatever they like with a huge smile, effort and love! I'm a proud Hufflepuff 😍😍

  • @lindsayryan2734
    @lindsayryan2734 9 років тому

    Ruta sounds like such a nice person and I love how passionate she is about her work! So excited to read it now!

  • @xKTB
    @xKTB 9 років тому

    I'm so impressed by this author! She is amazingly well spoken, and you can really feel her passion! I've written a few short stories mostly for school but it was so great to hear her talk about characters coming to life because it is so true. Excited to read this book!

  • @alyssiareads4994
    @alyssiareads4994 9 років тому

    Ruta's voice is so wonderful and soothing, wow. I can't wait to read her books, Between Shades of Gray has been on my list for a long time and I'm definitely adding Salt to the Sea!

  • @penelopebunce
    @penelopebunce 7 років тому +8

    I wanted to become a writer because of her, and because of her book.
    Because of this book, I want to tell the story of my grandmother in Indonesia and Japan during the Second World War

  • @mitchbittercupjonson
    @mitchbittercupjonson 9 років тому +5

    omg this women sounds so interesting and i love the passion she has for writing

  • @amandabassford
    @amandabassford 9 років тому

    Wow I could listen to her speak all day! She is so well spoken and you can really see/hear her love and passion for this book! I have to read it!

  • @tera5049
    @tera5049 9 років тому

    So so happy to seethat more and more people are learning about this dark period of time by reading Ruta's incredible books. I'm Lithuanian and at first after I read Between Shades of Grey and read all the reviews possible I was so surprised to see that there were just a few people who knew about that situation during and after WW II. Loved the interview so much, you can see in her eyes that she loves what she does. A true inspiration

  • @queenoflexis
    @queenoflexis 9 років тому +2

    Ruta is one of my favorite writers, she puts so much into her stories. Her first novel was the book that inspired me to start discussing books on my blog! :)

  • @shan8613
    @shan8613 2 роки тому

    I think she’s now one of my favorite authors. The research, prose, emotion, and passion she writes with! ♥️

  • @nugey1386
    @nugey1386 9 років тому +1

    WOW! This is just epic!!! I love Ruta Sepetys so very much, i'm really happy you uploaded this. I needed it.🙈💘

  • @belle3744
    @belle3744 9 років тому +6

    Defo want to read this now! Plus I absolutely love her voice, very asmr-ish

  • @BooksNChili
    @BooksNChili 9 років тому

    She's so passionate about books and history and storytelling, it just makes me want to listen to her all day. I need to pick up her books asap!

  • @ValerieYsabel
    @ValerieYsabel 9 років тому +27

    SPOILERS!
    Just you talking about Emilia breaks my heart! And the worst part was that I thought she made it while reading the letter! Also, I made a goodreads update for the Poet a page before the life boat debacle... I also love how this book was connected with Between Shades of Grey!

  • @lmychocolate
    @lmychocolate 9 років тому

    Never read Ruta's books but already in love with her! I love how passionate she is about history and writing!! It's amazing that she done tons of research for the book. I really want to read Salt to the Sea now!!
    And can i just say, Ruta have this really Disney-like beautiful voice!!

  • @Walkinjoy
    @Walkinjoy 9 років тому

    Omg, I loved this interview so much, Ruta gave such amazing and passionate answers! And now I'm so excited for a book that doesn't even exist yet...

  • @happydayjules
    @happydayjules 9 років тому

    This was so profound and interesting. I've never read any of Rita's books before and now I've ordered all 3. I'm so excited.

  • @brendakelley9197
    @brendakelley9197 9 років тому

    Thank you so much Christine for all the videos you share to open up the wonderful world of reading to us. I had to run and get this book and I being a brand new reader or never thought i would love to read read this book in one day. Ruta Sepetys this story was so beautiful and opened our eyes to a whole new experience that others shared to her lives and hearts. Truly so many emotions and such a heart wrenching experience. Thank you to the both of you for expanding my new found love of reading.

  • @ptriiez
    @ptriiez 9 років тому

    I love her personality! Now I want to read her books! Christine, I love that you get to meet so many wonderful people!

  • @_taranjot
    @_taranjot 8 років тому

    I'm so excited to read this, Ruta seems awesome. I love how she explains everything in such detail and I feel like as someone who hopes to be an author one day, she gives so much great advice

  • @illuminateillumination5949
    @illuminateillumination5949 9 років тому

    I checked out this book from my school's library, and I'm really interested in reading it. Ruta seems like such an energetic person and she seems incredibly passionate about her work. This makes me want to read the book even more!

  • @SlayerPrincess
    @SlayerPrincess 7 років тому

    Ruta is such an amazing authoress. Just finished between shades of gray and it was so sad but so important. She tells the pieces of history that are often forgotten but so important to remember. Now I need to read salt to the sea.

  • @xCielorosax
    @xCielorosax 9 років тому

    The two of you made the book seem so interesting, I wasn't going to pick it up at first--I knew nothing about it--but now I definitely am.

  • @royaevereadsbooks
    @royaevereadsbooks 9 років тому

    Ruta seems like such a lovely person and really knows her stuff! Makes me even more keen to read Salt to the Sea

  • @fangirlsfandom
    @fangirlsfandom 9 років тому

    I was literally enthralled when she was talking about rhythm and melody and taking things memorable. I totally have to go get this book now

  • @marjonakhalimova7371
    @marjonakhalimova7371 9 років тому +2

    Her voice is so relaxing! She should read aloud for audiobooks! That would be awesome

  • @aranzazu7647
    @aranzazu7647 9 років тому

    Ruta is amazing, love how passionate she is about her book and the effort she put in it. I'll be sure to pick up Salt of the sea, which I had never heard of before.

  • @esther-xq7ii
    @esther-xq7ii 9 років тому

    Oh gosh, how is it even possible to love an author without even reading any of his/her books? Ruta's writing process and the way she sees things around her is amazing. Salt to the Sea just went straight to my TBR list.

  • @PrettyPrettyPeace
    @PrettyPrettyPeace 9 років тому

    usually I am not interested in reading books that are historical fiction but now I want to start because this story sounds amazing. such an interesting talk! and Ruta's voice is seriously so pretty, wow

  • @peaceandlove57148
    @peaceandlove57148 9 років тому

    I love Ruta already just because of this video! and I had already marked this book as to-read on Goodreads, so this just makes me even more anxious to read the book!!

  • @DontStopReadin
    @DontStopReadin 9 років тому

    Woah. She's so articulate and wonderful and passionate and well-versed and woah. I love her.

  • @mandicharles2297
    @mandicharles2297 9 років тому

    I love this interview! I bought the book a few days ago, and watching this interview pushed the book to my priority reading list. Thanks Christine♡

  • @cecilartze8939
    @cecilartze8939 9 років тому

    Christine, I loved this video and how casual you are with authors. I met Marissa Meyer like two weeks ago and I stuttered uncontrollably. This interview makes me want to read the book! Also, you're makeup = GORGEOUS!

  • @ChelleIsRandom
    @ChelleIsRandom 8 років тому

    I haven't read this book--although now I intend to-- but I found this so interesting!!! Ruta is just so passionate about writing I learned so much about story development...so inspiring!!!

  • @kingdomslife3481
    @kingdomslife3481 8 років тому

    I am so excited and adding this precious book in my TBR.
    Love the way she talks.

  • @belkisrivas8504
    @belkisrivas8504 8 років тому

    I have read all of her books and I absolutely hated reading before I found her. She is so amazing and every book makes me want to keep reading more and more. Every single book has made me cry. I love how her books have a little bit of romance but that's not really the point of the book. She is just amazing and I hope she keeps on writing books because she is my absolute favorite author. I tried to read other books but none have engaged me as much as her books. She has made me enjoy reading.

  • @bellemajors4720
    @bellemajors4720 9 років тому

    I am in the middle of reading this book right now. Oh my gosh you got to meet her! I'm so jealous, she is an amazing author

  • @vallary336
    @vallary336 4 роки тому

    she's so sunny, I love her so much!

  • @gerardsole8771
    @gerardsole8771 9 років тому +1

    Loved your video Christine, as always!! This interview was amazing and extremely interesting! Ruta Sepetys is an amazing author, thanks for such an incredible video Xtine! 😍😍

  • @noorfedala6583
    @noorfedala6583 7 років тому

    I fell in love with the book, now I'm completely in love with the writer as well 😍

  • @TheKanaRenee
    @TheKanaRenee 9 років тому

    Ruta is so sweet! Can't wait to read it! I loved Out of the Easy

  • @themoonandherstars1970
    @themoonandherstars1970 7 років тому

    I just finished reading this book and god help me I can't stop crying. This was absolutely one of the best books I've read so far! Thanks Ruta for this expierience

  • @jessicatammreads
    @jessicatammreads 9 років тому +1

    JUST started this! I'm so much more excited to read this now!!

  • @lauraschlichting510
    @lauraschlichting510 9 років тому

    I seriously can't wait to read this book, I just ordered her other book Between shades of grey!!
    I had to read the book Crabwalk for school last year and it talks about the Wilhelm Gustloff and it's story as well , it also talks about how this time and this event affected different generations and even though the book is pretty slow it was definitely interesting and I'd recommend it.

  • @clairesallee444
    @clairesallee444 7 років тому

    I came upon this because I'm reading this book and from the start I was shook. This genre isn't my favorite but this book makes me want more. I feel hooked to everyone!

  • @irisw.7774
    @irisw.7774 9 років тому

    I LOVE HER WRITING ESPECIALLY THE BOOK BETWEEN THE SHADES OF GRAY!

  • @kaylaercolano5246
    @kaylaercolano5246 9 років тому

    Loved this booktalk! I cannot wait to read Salt to the Sea! Thanks for this interview Christine!

  • @marialopezmarino162
    @marialopezmarino162 9 років тому +1

    ruta sepetys is the cutest omg

  • @marwaslibrary9363
    @marwaslibrary9363 9 років тому

    I like how you guys were really into the talk. Thanks for introducing me to another amazing author and a great historical fiction! Hopefully I'll be that type of author one day🙊

  • @karaaislinn
    @karaaislinn 9 років тому

    This was a great interview and your personalities are so fun to watch together :) I'm definitely gonna read this now!!

  • @emmasanchez847
    @emmasanchez847 6 років тому

    wow i love her, Ruta is such an amazing soul!

  • @xxtruecolors
    @xxtruecolors 8 років тому

    When she says she writes like she is watching it like a movie I can totally see that because it felt like that when I was reading it. I could see the all the scenes so clearly especially the ship sinking scene! Ruta is very talented.

  • @marleighf3681
    @marleighf3681 9 років тому

    I love Ruta Sepetys!! She has definitely become one of my favorite authors. I am super excited about her upcoming book!!! I watched a film once that was based on the stealing of relatives and babies in Argentina. It's called the Official Story (La Historia Official). Her new book reminded me about that movie and I'm interested to see how that time in Spain is compared to that in Argentina.

  • @sarahlemmon8401
    @sarahlemmon8401 9 років тому +1

    At first I was taking this to school and reading it like I always do but then I got to the part with Ingrid in my english class and just started sobbing and I'm so glad I only read it at home afterwards because I was crying for hours at the end/when I finished it. Also, am I the only one who thought Alfred was gonna be this character brainwashed by his country to hate the "weak", but would learn from the others that they weren't so different and what he was doing was wrong?

  • @AspiringAshleyW
    @AspiringAshleyW 9 років тому

    I feel like this was a really informative class with a really interesting teacher. Great interview, Christine!

  • @MrSvetakonfeta97
    @MrSvetakonfeta97 8 років тому

    Ruta is not only an author and a researcher, she is an awesome speaker

  • @DavidReadsWords
    @DavidReadsWords 9 років тому

    I really want to read this!!!! Ahhhh the emotions are so real! Historical fiction novels are like a new interest I'm slowly getting into !
    She's is really well spoken and sweet !:) loving her already !

  • @Ayuune
    @Ayuune 9 років тому

    She's one of my favorite writers, look how wonderful she is omg

  • @hazellawrence2062
    @hazellawrence2062 4 роки тому

    Ugh I could listen to Ruta talk for hours😍

  • @ParanoidPopsticle
    @ParanoidPopsticle 9 років тому

    I love her voice, it's so soothing! I have to check out her book, it sounds super interesting:)

  • @VanessaMarieCreates
    @VanessaMarieCreates 9 років тому +22

    Great Interview! Now I want to read her book :)

    • @polandbananasBOOKS
      @polandbananasBOOKS  9 років тому +1

      +A World of Words thank you! and yay! =D

    • @tkfan123
      @tkfan123 9 років тому

      +polandbananasBOOKS I'm so glad I bought this book because I am liking it and also my mum, we are so excited for her next book, also I recommend reading Michael Morpurgo's books,

  • @mintarestankeviciute6687
    @mintarestankeviciute6687 9 років тому +1

    she is soo amazing. it's really cool, that she is half lithuanian, like me

  • @og9656
    @og9656 7 років тому

    RESEARCH IS ON!!!!!BOOOKS MORE BOOKS BY HER?!

  • @tesslydon6925
    @tesslydon6925 9 років тому

    Such a fun and interesting interview!! Loved it!

  • @kendallrice705
    @kendallrice705 7 років тому +4

    Emilia is one of my heroes.

  • @enycha22
    @enycha22 8 років тому +1

    How do you pick favorite characters?? I love all of them so much, except Alfred, obviously. AND OH MY GOD I CAN'T WAIT TO READ HER NEXT BOOK, FRANCO, SPAIN, YESSS. Anyway, great video and great interview!!

  • @asyoureadit1500
    @asyoureadit1500 9 років тому

    Great video, Christine! I can't wait to read Salt to the Sea! :D