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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
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I loved this video Lizzy! Your book chats are probably one of my favorite pieces of content on UA-cam! I also love Jess and her book reviews, but yours feel more personal and I am here for that, please do more of these!
Thank you thank you! Jess is SO eloquent with the way she discusses books, very very inspirational! xx
‘A very similar life story to my own’ 😂😂
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Loving these contents with walks and books! If only Singapore’s weather was nice enough for a walk like yours.
Hi Lizzy I’m so grateful for some much needed book recommendations for during lockdown!! Also massively appreciating seeing so much of Ilkley moor as my childhood home isn’t too far away from there, feeling very nostalgic
Thank you, it is such a beautiful part of the world too! xx
Loved this book video Lizzy. Loved how you’ve incorporated the reviews into a regular vlog. Your content through this time has been super comforting to watch and we all really appreciate the effort you are making for your audience. Much love xxx
Omg I loved Wolf Hall! I read Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies as books and have just listened to all three on audible. Love, love, love them. To such a degree I had developed a slight crush on Thomas Cromwell by the end of Wolf Hall - such a compelling and intriguing character.
I can understand why it didn’t work for you but I’m definitely in the other camp.
you're just about the only person i'd could sit and listen to talk about books on youtube!
I recently found your youtube channel and have been watching your vlogs so much that I have now started walking around my house and narrating my life in a northern accent (I’m a southerner). I’ve been a fan of sunbeamsjess for years and it’s great to have another vlogger who loves books to watch. My amazon basket is now overflowing with lovely recommendations. Love your vlogs!😊
I cannot even begin to explain to you how much your videos have been keeping me company during this quarantine that I've been experiencing on my own. I started following you because of a thread on twitter that was recommending UA-camrs and then I realised you also talked about books, so when you uploaded this I was super hyped, love your book content
Ahh I am so so glad!! thank you so much! xx
Lizzy, I would like to recommend Rebecca Solnit’s History of Walking to you. I love walking and I think you do too, the book really sheds light on walking as exertion and walking as art. Enjoy x
Always love your book recommendations and chats. Absolutely love Jess as well.
I really enjoy the book chats! I'm trying to read more, even though reading isn't my favourite source of entertainment because I find it quite hard to focus on the book while reading, and these book chats (both yours and Jess') motivate me.
Hi Lizzy, loving all your content at the moment and find it very inspiring! Really interesting to hear your thoughts on Shantaram, I read it when I was a teenager and loved it but feel like if I reread it now I would totally agree with you. You should put The Secret History by Donna Tartt on your list it is an amazing read that I think you would really love!
Oh yes I have that on my shelf too! Thank you!
Really loving all this book talk in the recent vlogs! It’s nice that you really sit down and explain what you liked or didn’t liked. I also enjoy this because you have such a different taste in books then me and your explanations make me want to read the books☺️
even when you're staying at home doing "remote work" it is awlays so exciting to take a break and watch some of your vlogs, it's such a pleasure! i'm currently planning out on some of my own next videos and it is a great inspiration to watch yours. I was even rewatching some of latest videos and even though my format is different, it helped me so much (thumbs up) hope you're all staying safe and happy. also can't wait to watch your next clip Lizzy
The only two people that sung their praises about shantaram to me were two of the most self-absorbed people I’ve ever met. Everyone else I know that’s read it said exactly what you said!
Oh Lizzy, I loved the scenery. I lost my dog on Friday night and have been feeling so low and this has been so lovely yo escape to. Thank you. ❤️
In Shantaram, Roberts paints himself in such a way that you imagine him to be quite good-looking...when I'd finished reading it, I Googled him and found out what he really looked like. Let's just say he's been utilising some considerable artistic licence!!
Lizzy, I so enjoy hearing about your reads and I’m glad you’re able to get into it again. I’m still having trouble concentrating I did want to say though that Wolf Hall was a book that I couldn’t stop thinking about after reading it. I hope you will put it away and go back to it in more relaxed times. If you come at it the way you mentioned you will find the dreamlike feel of it and the magic in the character of Cromwell that Hilary Mantel has created. I adore anything about the Tudors and this enhanced that for me because it focused on Cromwell instead of Anne B or Henry, etc. Can’t wait for more of your content. And the moors are so beautiful!!
Maybe I need to revisit at another time in my life and try to read it differently - went all about it wrong! xx
I love these vlogs and book talks. Coincidentally I’m reading Keith Richards biography right now. Really enjoying it so far. Excited to hear you talk about it. Sending lots of love your way xx
Yes more nature + book combo please!! This is good for the soul!
“A day without Aloha is just another mainland day.”
~Buck Buchanan
“An Ounce of Sauce covers a multitude of Sins.”
~Anthony Bourdain
“Walking distance to the Riverwalk”
~AloysiaAndAvery, InITTogether
Hey Lizzy, do you have a goodreads account? Where we can keep up with your reading and your ratings? Thank you! X
this is such a cozy and enjoyable video, thanks for that! also thanks for inspiring me to take a more focused approach to my book reading. I am now using more free time windows for reading as opposed to instagram or youtube (not skipping your videos, though! :) and planning which books to read next, to get through the stashes I've accumulated but haven't read yet.
I loved your book talk, in particular that you're reading an interesting mix of books. If I have to listen to one more Where the Crawdad Sings or David Sedaris recommendation I might throw something!
Shame about the Mantel. I like you suffered from difficulty concentrating on books initially so saved Mirror and Light until I could and I'm glad I did. Mantel's writing is beautiful but takes concentration (I've definitely had to keep going back a few pages when my mind wanders). Some books need a particular mind and space to work, others can be read anywhere. I think the Cromwell books are a time/space thing.
Love your book reviews, please keep doing them x
Yesss more book focused content please, some on your favourite and how they influenced you etc!
i am genuinely impressed how many books you have gone through even though mentioning feeling down, uninspired and finding reading difficult WOW. well done! i'm actually struggling so much and have gone through 1 full book only haha and am dragging The Master and Margarita...
just picked a book up and haven't stopped reading since, thanks for all the recommendations.
" I don't have the skills that allow me to listen to music and read at the same time". Between this and a Buffy-obsession, I think we might be the same person.
I’m from Hebden Bridge in Calderdale so I am going to have to give The Gallows Pole a read because I love the idea of a book set in the surrounding moors!
I remember a really long time ago seeing Shantaram in IMDB, supposedly in 'pre-production'. It was meant to star Johnny Depp (guessing the main character/author) and a massive Bollywood star - Amitabh Bachchan was meant to be in it as well. But then it disappeared. Actually just read about it and Johnny Depp has acquired the rights for the book!
Oh that’s interesting. I imagine the author would be thrilled at the thought of Depp playing him. Hahaha
Johnny Depp owned the rights since the book was new. They were planning on making a movie (or I think it was actually supposed to be a trilogy), but they never got around to it because Johnny Depp refused to film in India because supposedly he didn't think it was safe. The plan was to do it in Morocco instead, but there were disagreements about that, since India is such an important part of the story. Last thing I heard is that it will be a tv series produced by Apple and that Charlie Hunnam plays Gregory David Roberts.
If you feel like reading an interesting but not too intense mystery, try Elizabeth is missing by Emma Healey! Easy to read but I haven't read anything quite like it in terms of mysteries. Very charming and funny in places as well
Shantaram is one of my favorite books, and I've never heard anyone say they didn't love it. It's many years since I read it, but as I remember I didn't find him self absorbed, but I thought he had self irony, humor and a big ego yes. But in a cool way. He even described himself as ugly, and I think more a guy who were pretty lost but who were willing to take huge chances and to really live. And I think more the lack of self analysis is a good thing, it's not supposed to be deep like that, but more a bit of a fascinating story and entertainment.
I do agree that the best part is the part from Mumbay, and that part was more than enough for a book itself.
Definitely check out Jen Campbell’s UA-cam channel - she is an amazing book tuber
Oh thank you!!
Hey Lizzy! I really enjoy your book reviews! I always leave your videos with a new book to read! 💕
I’m really enjoying the book talks!
love love love the kind of video with in-depth book chats and nature :) xx
Hi Lizzie just want to say I love your channel. Recently I watched your lone visits and it has given me the courage and encouragement to say it’s ok to self partner. To go into a cafe on my own and read a book. So thank you. (Obviously not during lockdown 😀) 🇬🇧
Maybe it's been suggested already but you shuould check out Donna Tartt books if you haven't already! The Secret History and The goldfinch are both heavy duty books yet very entertaining, lots happens and yeah I haven't read S. but just listening to you talking about it brought back the Tartt memories - minus the self indulgency lol. idk I thik they're worth reading and you could really enjoy them, let us know if you ever come around them!
Lizzy if you like thrillers and murder investigation but with depth and character development and growth beyond! You need to get into Comisario Brunetti series but! You need to read them in order is 22 books if I’m not mistaken, last one realised last year; which I just read.
It’s hooking you grow with the character and discover more and more in each book! With Venice and Italian food as background can’t get any better!
I love love love them!
Now I’m reading “Nine Perfect Strangers” let’s see!
I ABSOLUTELY enjoyed this .... calmed me down and also calmed my PMS down...
definitely keep them coming !
I am currently reading memory man - David Baldacci .. I absolutely love it!
Hi LIZZY nice vid just finished a 24 shift take care:)x
Take care and thank you!
LOVE the book focused vlogs
Shantaram....my thoughts exactly! An entertaining story, but if you're reading it like a semi-autobiography, the EGO! Any way, love your vlogs. All the best to you and your mum.
you should check out my brilliant friend by elena ferrante, really great read and they've just adapted the books into a series on HBO
Your thoughts on 'Wolf Hall' made me laugh because they were exactly my own. The writing felt quite dense for me, and the abundance of Thomas'es didn't help one bit! I struggled through the next one, but don't see myself reading the third
Love these book vlogs and the music, series / podcast recommendations or playlists for working from home would be cool. Take care ☀
Would definitely be up for a book club if you would ever consider it? Lana Blakely does a live stream about once a month of the book she chose for her club and discusses her thoughts on it - you could do something similar, but maybe more often? :P x
I hope you will read a lot more during this time because I LOVE this so much! I hope you will do another in depth book chat with us soon!
I felt exactly the same about Wolf Hall! I found it a real drag.
If you liked the daisy jones book you have to read clothes clothes clothes music music music boys boys boys by Viv Albertine it's my favourite book and so well written
It was so interesting hearing your thoughts on shantaram. I remember really liking it, but I read it at least fifteen years ago, and was about 18 years old so I think my perspective might be different now.
hi Lizzy, I love hearing you talking about books and I read some of the books you talk about in other videos. I would be really interested in your opinion about the books of Zadie Smith and Sally Rooney if you are interested in reading something from them. I was also wondering, do you read essays? I think you can call them booklogs ;)
love your book chats! xx
Amazing views, I am spending my lockdown in the flat without balcony :( in the city centre
It's a... uhmmm... Friday.
Same, girl. Same.
I find your book reviews so interesting and have purchased many in the last few weeks. Can you share the information about two things, one is the woman's name that also does book reviews, that you mentioned and the style of the long sleeve white Gap shirt that you wear. It looks so comfortable! Thanks again for your great work! Take care and stay safe!
sunbeamsjess
Sunbeams jess! And this is a link for the shirt, I have it in a large: www.gap.co.uk/gap/lived-in-stretch-oxford-shirt/000227655.html?dwvar_000227655_color=000227655001&cgid=1081699#start=1
@@LizzyHadfield thanks Lizzy!
i am so amazed how you explain about books❣🌠 it would be more nice if you have a book channel.. but anyway i really enjoyed and obsesed with ur vlog! Hope u doing well
You have such a sweet heart 💜, also the music was really good ☺️
Love the book focus! 😍🧡
Hola lizzy - veo que te gusta la lectura - me encantaría pasar la cuarentena junto a ti leyendo libros y opinando sobre los mismo. buenísimo - 👏👏👏👏✌✌✌✌✌😃😃😃🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 desde argentina
I recently read Wolf Hall too and you've explained my thoughts exactly! Was so disappointed! x
i finished reading two books during this quarantine...animalkind and user-friendly
Hi Lizzy,enjoyed this very much,where is your white shirt from in the thumb nail? or where would i get a nice oversized basic one from? xx
It's this one! In a large - www.gap.co.uk/gap/lived-in-stretch-oxford-shirt/000227655.html?dwvar_000227655_color=000227655001&cgid=1081699#start=1 xx
@@LizzyHadfield Brill,thankyou xxx
Is it the Mens? x
Yes lovely! Xx
theres some nice little things on Gap,just looking now xxx thanks Lizzy
I had the same thoughts about Shantaram - it was not very believable
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Love YOU and your realness
perfect sunday 💗💗💗
Hah all smack addicts are normally pretty self indulgent Lizzy xx
Have you read sapiens?
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Eye looks better
Spring weather up there does not impress me !
Hello there. Let's be a mutual subscriber. Let's support each other. Let's all win. Let's win together. Achievements.
Aren’t you fortunate to be able to walk in the countryside
You always say you are feeling down, teary and struggling, but what does make you feel this way exactly? You are healthy, your family is fine, so what is the problem? Just want to make you see you are one of the lucky ones.
It’s called anxiety and depression over a uncertain situation you have no control over. People are getting upset for their future, family and friends futures and just seeing what some strangers are having to go through at a scary time. Everyone is allowed to feel down, acknowledging you feel that way is better than not.
I think it's very possible to be down, while appreciated what you have. The two are not mutually exclusive.
@@LizzyHadfield This will pass. It will pass for you and for all of us. I really appreciate the hard work you are investing here, while facing everything you are feeling. Sending you all my support, as it can be done in a comment. This was my first ever comment on YT and I am sorry it did not came out quite well...
Super Smartphone yes, this will pass - but not for everyone. People are dying and however fit, financially ok etc some people may be now, they could still be unlucky if they catch the virus. These are very uncertain times and it would be strange not to have some anxiety.
Because the whole Covid 19 issue is extremely overhelming that's why even when you and your family are healthy.
It's not you. I found Wolf Hall both incredibly boring but hard to follow. Had to read it for my book club ages ago but it was just a big thumbs down here,,
I appreciate hearing about what you're reading and I love Jess. My only recommendation is maybe only talking about books that you've enjoyed or finding a more substantive/less harsh way to say you didn't get on with something. I've found that when you critique a book you speak in absolutes, "anyone could see this coming" (which may not be the case as all of our literary educations are different) or on instagram stories you've captioned books, "this is shit." I only offer this because authors put a lot of time and effort into producing stories that many of us readers couldn't have strung together and that sort of discourse doesn't always sit well as it could be seen by the author without providing them employable feedback for future projects. Nonetheless, I love your vlogs and appreciate you discussing how we can swing in and out phases of focus. We have very different literary taste, yet both love Jess, so it's fascinating to watch.
Thank you for your comment - it’s constructive and so I’m always happy to engage around things like this. I‘m not sure I used the exact words “anyone could see this coming” (sorry if I did), but I understand parts could have been worded better. I do want to defend myself and say that policing my words so much can be hard - especially when it’s the spoken word. If someone was to understand something I didn’t, I wouldn’t take it as an insult to my intelligence at all. So I hope no one actually takes that personally. But I do understand your point and will take it on board. Thank you xx
I actually like to hear the negative /more critical/honest reviews of books instead of just praise! So yes, maybe phrase it more carefully/subjectively but generally I like also highlighting books that one that didn't enjoy so much
Well she’s just being honest. Everyone has opinions
@@hejcarmen9405 Totally agree, I think critical reviews are important and useful, but I do believe substance is imperative And evidently that could be a thing that is particular to me and in no way am I saying that is the case for everyone. It could be in part be due to I read and analyse books through the lens of storytelling, style, and overarching themes (family, environmentalism etc) and so when I talk about them I enjoy in-depth discussion about its faults, whether they be substantive, thematic, stylistic, as well as their triumphs. But i also can see how it could a bit boring and, especially now, less digestible. Thanks for your response!
@@LizzyHadfield Thanks for your response! I don't want you to think I'm offended, I'm not! I could've forgone the quotations. I also didn't consider how my suggestion could feel like a form of policing given your platform and many people constantly sharing their thoughts on how/what you communicate. I'm sorry that I may have contributed to it, that's not my intention. It's only a suggestion and, of course, I understand if you decide it is not authentic to how you discuss books or it's another online pressure. xx
Love your book chats!!