@@deborahc1738 It's been so helpful to me to watch videos and have conversation with like-minded people. And also in some cases just talking about other stuff to distract or cheer ourselves up. A little free therapy!
Thanks for so concisely summarizing our collective feelings and reactions to election results. I am most definitely working my way through the "dismay buffet." Reading will certainly be my go-to coping mechanism for at least the next 4 years. 😳
@@AZWahineReads Thank you! Yes, reading (and a lot of Hulu and Netflix) are in order once again. My reading interests and plans will adjust to suit the times.
Yes, definitely a very hard week, Angelia. Crushing. You described the different BookTuber responses very well here though - thank you for validating all of them. I have appreciated all the videos on BT that have come out the last few days. Even if the person only alluded to the election in passing, you could feel the shared pain, and that was somehow comforting. I actually filmed, edited, and uploaded a video Wednesday morning, encouraging people to read the essay Rebecca Solnit had written and posted that morning because she wrote exactly the words I needed to hear. I never published the video though because it seemed so raw. Probably should have. Anyway, since then I've been dealing with sickness, an injured duck, and a car in the shop - plus, a mind that is only now starting to settle enough to read. I think I'll do some filming tomorrow. Thank you for this video. ❤ 'Colored Television' sounds different than my normal reading choices, but it also sounds very intriguing. I might need to put that on hold at the library. 😊 ~ Kim
@@WildHeartsandWildflowers Sorry that you have had a parade of challenges on top of the election and you are certainly not the only one I've heard talk about making and scrapping a video this week. Hopefully you can share that content eventually. Colored Television...interesting premise but I'm struggling even more with this main character. We shall see what I think by the end.
This was great, Angelia. I attempted to make a video but kept spiraling into anger and frustration. Looking forward to reading Not a Poet at some point. Looking forward to your final thoughts on Colored Television.
I second Priscilla’s comments. I sat down in front of my camera on Wednesday morning and then Thursday morning and felt too sad to record both days. I was successful in recording on Friday by focusing strongly on what’s good, some great books by forward-thinkers. Angelia, I might steal your phrase “dismay buffet” for some future project. I am sending healing thoughts out into the world.
@@EveningReader I started this video over at least 6 times trying to say what I wanted to say coherently. It's not easy! Take care, take your time, and make a video when it feels right.
@@lindysmagpiereads Thank you, Lindy, and help yourself to the "dismay buffet;" a meal we've been served that we didn't order! I loved your video; it lifted my spirits last night. Thanks, friend!
"The Dismay Buffet"--that's perfect. I am so grateful that we do have this community and our little groups in which to talk. I'm so glad that Michael suggested that you go back to Holden and Catcher. I can understand your putting aside creepy horror. Real life is horror enough right now. I really want to read Colored Television. One of these days....Take care, Angelia. Talk soon.
@@BookChatWithPat8668 The BookTube people and some other like minded friends are sustaining me right now! I'm having an uneven time as I get further into Colored Television but I don't know if the book is a victim of timing.
I didn't read for 2 days but then read a travel book which was easy to put down and pick up. I also started a jigsaw puzzle which calms my mind. It's been hard for all of us who read.
@@barbaralemon4170 It has been interesting to hear all the different ways people have managed to read or distract themselves. I wish we were celebrating instead. I'm glad you found some things that worked!
The only problem with watching other book tuber channels is that it increases the tbr. So many books and so little time! Best wishes and happy reading.
Not going to lie, I've been obsessed with social media all week and trying to make any kind of sense out of what happened, with no luck so far. But I've also done a little bit of reading, finishing up a Maisie Dobbs mystery and slowly making my way through Bleak House. I can't remember if you read that or not. I'm so invested in the main story but also somewhat annoyed by the side characters, more so than in other Dickens novels I've read. I blame my distractedness, I guess. I haven't started Colored Television yet but it'll be here when I'm ready for it. It's been snowing here on and off since Monday night and we're supposed to get another big wave tonight. All the schools were closed and it made me nostalgic for the days when I had young kids and we had snow days, my favorite. I was happy to see your Friday Reads.
@@anenthusiasticreader Thank you, Sonya. Snow days were the best; waiting for your district to show up on the list! It was 88 here today but we're getting a cold front to plunge it to 83 tomorrow. 🥶 I got really stuck in Bleak House last winter and just shelved it about 400 pages in. I'll probably try again some day. I was trying to juggle too much at the time.
I'm reading My Name Is Barbra. It's very long and I'm not that far into it yet but I'm enjoying it. I have a feeling her early life is going to be the most interesting part. It's nice to be able to watch a lot of the performances she mentions online.
I switched from HBO and Showtime and started getting Hulu recently and watched "We Were the Lucky Ones". I wasn't into it that much at first but when I got to the last 3 episodes I couldn't stop watching. I had bought the book a long time ago but haven't been able to get to it yet.
Also a Poet sounds really interesting. I really feel your pain about the week’s political events. I find it amazing that with all the Americans I know on BookTube who are astounded and upset by events, that he managed to get himself elected. Obviously my lovely friends on here are not representative of the wider population. You’re all more special than that. Great video. Much love ❤️
@@RaynorReadsStuff Thank you , Debs! I realized that my friends' group has become very curated over the last few years because we are all flabbergasted and heartbroken.
Oh! The dismay buffet, unfortunately we will be eating at that table for a while. I’m glad Catcher is hitting the right notes for you. I’m looking forward to Diplomat season 2, but I also just enjoyed the weird escapist time travel of Monsters season 2 about the Menedez brothers. The music (Milli Vanilli), fashion and ambience of the 90s is a wild ride and both lead actors are considerably charismatic and fearlessly throw themselves into the roles with sheer abandon. One episode is like a 35 minute continuous shot of a lawyer’s visit that has Emmy written all over the performance. Chloe Sevigny has developed a mastery of the impact of the small but quirky pivotal role in series, and her deadpan Kitty leaves the viewer in awe.
@@bookofdust I'm finding it morbidly fascinating how there's this Menendez revival going on. Do I want to watch this? Maybe. My mood is so whacked out right now. Before you watch The Diplomat, find a summary of season 1 because the recap on TV is fast and vague.
@ I always have to do a deep dive on UA-cam looking for the most extensive recap video of the past season, if not seasons, before picking up after a hiatus. I’m kind of hearing the call of the more outrageous and escapist guilty pleasure of Outer Banks’ new season for now, and might give politics a little more time to settle, even if it takes place in the UK.
After the shock of the election, I really needed to pick up a book where the good guys win. So I went to the next novella in my stack of pulp stories of The Shadow - _The Spy Ring_ (April 1940). “The weed of crime bears bitter fruit” (ideally).
@@mediumjohnsilver I often find certain types of mysteries and thrillers comforting. There's rules, process, eventually order is reestablished. The real world has lost its moorings.
Glad to see a video from you in these surreal times. I did have my doubts with diplomat season 2, and almost gave up at episode 3. I thought I knew where it was going plot-wise...but they absolutely delivered in the end. Brilliant ending. Read, they're already filming season 3. Can't wait.
Also a Poet sounds interesting to me. I had never heard of Frank O'Hara until I happened to watch a special on him on PBS this year. I liked his writing and did think he was interesting. The book sounds good though. I know what you mean about the floor falling out.
The Dismay Buffet, yes! I’m still on a news blackout which is indefinite really. I’ve checked in with my Booktube people I’m subscribed to and have found understanding and sense of carrying on with bookish subjects which is a balm at this time. I haven’t read Catcher in the Rye in 40 years and don’t remember anything 😆 time to read again ya think? 🤗
@@ingridfitz5677 Yes! Give Catcher a second read! It hits differently when you're older. I've dialed way back on the news. I can only take so much of the post game analysis.
Hello, Angelia! Thank you so much for the video. Your summary of BookTube’s varying responses is perfect. I hope everyone is doing what’s best for them. I know you and your husband are fans of theatre, so I want to be sure you are aware of a very special treat available through the weekend. It is the National Theatre’s production of Nye, starring Michael Sheen, available for free on their UA-cam channel. It is wonderful. Inspiring and entertaining and a genuine uplift. I will send an email with the link for you. It really did me a world of good. If I had a UA-cam channel, I would be posting about it ad nauseam. Thank you again. So comforting to see and hear from you. 🤗💕
I think re-reading is an excellent option when the world is falling apart. I've been productive reading-wise (because I am running away from reality), but WHAT I read has become harder to navigate. I am looking forward to starting The Might Red this afternoon!
What's your schedule for the Piñeiro project? So far I've read Elena Knows, A Little Luck, All Yours, and Time of the Flies, but I definitely want to read more of her work, so I think I might jump in when you get to some I haven't gotten to yet! Is it on your Discord? (I'm sure you said, but I'm also having trouble focusing these days!)
@@erinh7450 Hey, Erin! The Piñeiro group is on Voxer. Do you have a Voxer name? We're just starting Time of the Flies; after that will be Thursday Night Widows.
@@readandre-read I have vaguely heard of the existence of Voxer, lol, but am hazy on what it is... like leaving voice mail messages for each other instead of typing? I'm kind of hesitant to join yet another platform (why so many? 😭), what makes it a good platform for discussion? A lot of other platforms allow voice messages as well as text...
@erinh7450 Similar to others, you can leave text or voice messages and work with one person or a group, etc. Someone has to add you to the group so it isn't entirely public. I don't think it's better or worse than Discord, just another platform. I didn't start this group but I discovered I can add you if you decide you're comfortable with it. I think there are about 8 people in there; you probably are familiar with them all.
@@ariannefowler455 I had a good time looking up all the other people mentioned in his circle of friends, too. Some I had heard of but others were new to me.
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Thanks for your reflections on the election. It’s comforting to know there are like-minded people around.
@@deborahc1738 It's been so helpful to me to watch videos and have conversation with like-minded people. And also in some cases just talking about other stuff to distract or cheer ourselves up. A little free therapy!
Thanks for so concisely summarizing our collective feelings and reactions to election results. I am most definitely working my way through the "dismay buffet." Reading will certainly be my go-to coping mechanism for at least the next 4 years. 😳
@@AZWahineReads Thank you! Yes, reading (and a lot of Hulu and Netflix) are in order once again. My reading interests and plans will adjust to suit the times.
Yes, definitely a very hard week, Angelia. Crushing. You described the different BookTuber responses very well here though - thank you for validating all of them. I have appreciated all the videos on BT that have come out the last few days. Even if the person only alluded to the election in passing, you could feel the shared pain, and that was somehow comforting.
I actually filmed, edited, and uploaded a video Wednesday morning, encouraging people to read the essay Rebecca Solnit had written and posted that morning because she wrote exactly the words I needed to hear. I never published the video though because it seemed so raw. Probably should have.
Anyway, since then I've been dealing with sickness, an injured duck, and a car in the shop - plus, a mind that is only now starting to settle enough to read. I think I'll do some filming tomorrow.
Thank you for this video. ❤ 'Colored Television' sounds different than my normal reading choices, but it also sounds very intriguing. I might need to put that on hold at the library. 😊 ~ Kim
@@WildHeartsandWildflowers Sorry that you have had a parade of challenges on top of the election and you are certainly not the only one I've heard talk about making and scrapping a video this week. Hopefully you can share that content eventually. Colored Television...interesting premise but I'm struggling even more with this main character. We shall see what I think by the end.
@readandre-read 😊
This was great, Angelia. I attempted to make a video but kept spiraling into anger and frustration. Looking forward to reading Not a Poet at some point. Looking forward to your final thoughts on Colored Television.
I second Priscilla’s comments. I sat down in front of my camera on Wednesday morning and then Thursday morning and felt too sad to record both days. I was successful in recording on Friday by focusing strongly on what’s good, some great books by forward-thinkers. Angelia, I might steal your phrase “dismay buffet” for some future project. I am sending healing thoughts out into the world.
@@EveningReader I started this video over at least 6 times trying to say what I wanted to say coherently. It's not easy! Take care, take your time, and make a video when it feels right.
@@lindysmagpiereads Thank you, Lindy, and help yourself to the "dismay buffet;" a meal we've been served that we didn't order!
I loved your video; it lifted my spirits last night. Thanks, friend!
"The Dismay Buffet"--that's perfect. I am so grateful that we do have this community and our little groups in which to talk. I'm so glad that Michael suggested that you go back to Holden and Catcher. I can understand your putting aside creepy horror. Real life is horror enough right now. I really want to read Colored Television. One of these days....Take care, Angelia. Talk soon.
I agree. I think The Dismay Buffet would be a great writing prompt.
@@constancecampbell4610 ♥
@@BookChatWithPat8668 The BookTube people and some other like minded friends are sustaining me right now! I'm having an uneven time as I get further into Colored Television but I don't know if the book is a victim of timing.
@@readandre-read that definitely could be. I think that’s why the last essay in The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates was also such a struggle for me.
I didn't read for 2 days but then read a travel book which was easy to put down and pick up. I also started a jigsaw puzzle which calms my mind. It's been hard for all of us who read.
@@barbaralemon4170 It has been interesting to hear all the different ways people have managed to read or distract themselves. I wish we were celebrating instead. I'm glad you found some things that worked!
The only problem with watching other book tuber channels is that it increases the tbr. So many books and so little time! Best wishes and happy reading.
@@ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk That's my favorite problem! 😁
Not going to lie, I've been obsessed with social media all week and trying to make any kind of sense out of what happened, with no luck so far. But I've also done a little bit of reading, finishing up a Maisie Dobbs mystery and slowly making my way through Bleak House. I can't remember if you read that or not. I'm so invested in the main story but also somewhat annoyed by the side characters, more so than in other Dickens novels I've read. I blame my distractedness, I guess. I haven't started Colored Television yet but it'll be here when I'm ready for it. It's been snowing here on and off since Monday night and we're supposed to get another big wave tonight. All the schools were closed and it made me nostalgic for the days when I had young kids and we had snow days, my favorite. I was happy to see your Friday Reads.
@@anenthusiasticreader Thank you, Sonya. Snow days were the best; waiting for your district to show up on the list! It was 88 here today but we're getting a cold front to plunge it to 83 tomorrow. 🥶
I got really stuck in Bleak House last winter and just shelved it about 400 pages in. I'll probably try again some day. I was trying to juggle too much at the time.
I also started watching Fosse/Verdon over again on Hulu. I really enjoyed it when it came out on Fox a while ago and I'm enjoying it again.
I'm reading My Name Is Barbra. It's very long and I'm not that far into it yet but I'm enjoying it. I have a feeling her early life is going to be the most interesting part. It's nice to be able to watch a lot of the performances she mentions online.
It’s been such a hard week but the Booktube community has been such a helpful place to turn to.
@@lindseyreads5450 Yes! It feels supportive, doesn't it?
I switched from HBO and Showtime and started getting Hulu recently and watched "We Were the Lucky Ones". I wasn't into it that much at first but when I got to the last 3 episodes I couldn't stop watching. I had bought the book a long time ago but haven't been able to get to it yet.
@@betsymaher9489 I've heard of that one but I haven't seen it yet. Thanks for the suggestion!
Also a Poet sounds really interesting. I really feel your pain about the week’s political events. I find it amazing that with all the Americans I know on BookTube who are astounded and upset by events, that he managed to get himself elected. Obviously my lovely friends on here are not representative of the wider population. You’re all more special than that. Great video. Much love ❤️
@@RaynorReadsStuff Thank you , Debs! I realized that my friends' group has become very curated over the last few years because we are all flabbergasted and heartbroken.
Oh! The dismay buffet, unfortunately we will be eating at that table for a while.
I’m glad Catcher is hitting the right notes for you.
I’m looking forward to Diplomat season 2, but I also just enjoyed the weird escapist time travel of Monsters season 2 about the Menedez brothers. The music (Milli Vanilli), fashion and ambience of the 90s is a wild ride and both lead actors are considerably charismatic and fearlessly throw themselves into the roles with sheer abandon.
One episode is like a 35 minute continuous shot of a lawyer’s visit that has Emmy written all over the performance. Chloe Sevigny has developed a mastery of the impact of the small but quirky pivotal role in series, and her deadpan Kitty leaves the viewer in awe.
@@bookofdust I'm finding it morbidly fascinating how there's this Menendez revival going on. Do I want to watch this? Maybe. My mood is so whacked out right now.
Before you watch The Diplomat, find a summary of season 1 because the recap on TV is fast and vague.
@ I always have to do a deep dive on UA-cam looking for the most extensive recap video of the past season, if not seasons, before picking up after a hiatus. I’m kind of hearing the call of the more outrageous and escapist guilty pleasure of Outer Banks’ new season for now, and might give politics a little more time to settle, even if it takes place in the UK.
We should start a Texas Dissenters movement.
@@BookishTexan Are you sure you should be putting that in writing?! 😃
@ If they get around to coming after me it will all be over anyway.
After the shock of the election, I really needed to pick up a book where the good guys win. So I went to the next novella in my stack of pulp stories of The Shadow - _The Spy Ring_ (April 1940). “The weed of crime bears bitter fruit” (ideally).
@@mediumjohnsilver I often find certain types of mysteries and thrillers comforting. There's rules, process, eventually order is reestablished. The real world has lost its moorings.
Glad to see a video from you in these surreal times. I did have my doubts with diplomat season 2, and almost gave up at episode 3. I thought I knew where it was going plot-wise...but they absolutely delivered in the end. Brilliant ending. Read, they're already filming season 3. Can't wait.
@@northoftheequator2094 Thank you. Yes, they had some good trucks up their sleeve on The Diplomat and the ending!!
Also a Poet sounds interesting to me. I had never heard of Frank O'Hara until I happened to watch a special on him on PBS this year. I liked his writing and did think he was interesting. The book sounds good though. I know what you mean about the floor falling out.
@@betsymaher9489 I'll have to look for that PBS special; thanks!
The Dismay Buffet, yes!
I’m still on a news blackout which is indefinite really.
I’ve checked in with my Booktube people I’m subscribed to and have found understanding and sense of carrying on with bookish subjects which is a balm at this time.
I haven’t read Catcher in the Rye in 40 years and don’t remember anything 😆 time to read again ya think? 🤗
@@ingridfitz5677 Yes! Give Catcher a second read! It hits differently when you're older. I've dialed way back on the news. I can only take so much of the post game analysis.
Hello, Angelia! Thank you so much for the video. Your summary of BookTube’s varying responses is perfect. I hope everyone is doing what’s best for them. I know you and your husband are fans of theatre, so I want to be sure you are aware of a very special treat available through the weekend. It is the National Theatre’s production of Nye, starring Michael Sheen, available for free on their UA-cam channel. It is wonderful. Inspiring and entertaining and a genuine uplift. I will send an email with the link for you. It really did me a world of good. If I had a UA-cam channel, I would be posting about it ad nauseam. Thank you again. So comforting to see and hear from you. 🤗💕
@@constancecampbell4610 Oh cool, thank you Constance! I will check it out. Take care. Maybe you should have a channel....just a thought!
I think re-reading is an excellent option when the world is falling apart. I've been productive reading-wise (because I am running away from reality), but WHAT I read has become harder to navigate. I am looking forward to starting The Might Red this afternoon!
@@awebofstories Me too! I hope Erdrich works some reading magic on us.
What's your schedule for the Piñeiro project? So far I've read Elena Knows, A Little Luck, All Yours, and Time of the Flies, but I definitely want to read more of her work, so I think I might jump in when you get to some I haven't gotten to yet! Is it on your Discord? (I'm sure you said, but I'm also having trouble focusing these days!)
@@erinh7450 Hey, Erin! The Piñeiro group is on Voxer. Do you have a Voxer name? We're just starting Time of the Flies; after that will be Thursday Night Widows.
@@readandre-read I have vaguely heard of the existence of Voxer, lol, but am hazy on what it is... like leaving voice mail messages for each other instead of typing? I'm kind of hesitant to join yet another platform (why so many? 😭), what makes it a good platform for discussion? A lot of other platforms allow voice messages as well as text...
@erinh7450 Similar to others, you can leave text or voice messages and work with one person or a group, etc. Someone has to add you to the group so it isn't entirely public. I don't think it's better or worse than Discord, just another platform. I didn't start this group but I discovered I can add you if you decide you're comfortable with it. I think there are about 8 people in there; you probably are familiar with them all.
Take care you r so enjoyable..
@@theresepazell7875 Thank you! Hopefully we're all hanging in there!
I'm interested in Also a Poet. I've read Frank O'Hara but it's been so long that I don't remember anything.
@@ariannefowler455 I had a good time looking up all the other people mentioned in his circle of friends, too. Some I had heard of but others were new to me.
Just hello. 😒😟🙁😧 #massachusetts #bluestate #gratitude
@@marciajohansson769 Hi Marcia, good to see you dropping in. 🙂