Five Novels I Loved, Hated & Wept Over this Month (August Reading Wrap Up)

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  • @hotdogwater1292
    @hotdogwater1292 2 роки тому +43

    Slowly watching every video of yours and slowly falling deeper and deeper in love

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому +8

      I’m falling deeper in love with your user name

    • @blue---monday
      @blue---monday 2 роки тому +1

      same

    • @ronbusby3335
      @ronbusby3335 Рік тому +1

      I am as well. Absolutely love your content. Your channel is excellent!

  • @Kindlelover88
    @Kindlelover88 2 роки тому +10

    I love how you are not telling us how you read 64 books this week but instead go into detail for ever single one. In fact explaining the book so well I now have a whole new Ana TBR I am starting to list.

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому

      Slow readers forever!! I appreciate your words & hope you love the book recs!!

  • @ell-111
    @ell-111 2 роки тому +27

    eternally grateful for the diva energy you bring every week, very much needed

  • @AREMICO
    @AREMICO 2 роки тому +3

    You're fantastic, such a breath of fresh air! Thanks for the excellent recommendations, it's great to see something different. Cheers from London

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much, my friend! Would love to make it to London sooner than later!!

  • @alsopato
    @alsopato 2 роки тому +7

    the background & chair match yr accents/tones so well ! & i wanted to read pnin for the same reason, loved zadie smith and was rlly interested by her praise of it in changing my mind - speaking of, how cool is it i have yr copy of it on my shelf :D have a nice road trip ❤️

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому +1

      It makes me so happy that you have it. It’s like a sort of pen pals. Just exchanging experiences with novels

  • @carlydifraia1093
    @carlydifraia1093 2 роки тому +2

    your videos are so refreshing from other book youtubers i watch! i always find something new and unique to add to my TBR

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much. I honestly just pick up whatever lands in my lap (sometimes there's too many options🤪)

  • @SavidgeReads
    @SavidgeReads 2 роки тому +1

    I think you need to steal that chair. You suit it so. As always I adore you. I am thankful for the joy of your videos and please when I come to NYC can we get up to some bookish shenanigans. Thank you!

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому

      Remind me when you’re in NYC??? I’m on the road as we speak

    • @SavidgeReads
      @SavidgeReads 2 роки тому

      @@AnaWallaceJohnson not until November. maybe around 8th. If not that week the following.

  • @georgianatrutescu
    @georgianatrutescu 2 роки тому +4

    You’re so sassy, girl! I love your style and book taste! New here and happy to have found your channel! 💫🫶🏽

  • @vbradley1922
    @vbradley1922 Рік тому

    Wow. Just found you and I’m hooked, it’s so hard to find interesting book UA-cams. Your character is infectious 🤭

    • @vbradley1922
      @vbradley1922 Рік тому

      Also* I’m glad you don’t seem to have an Instagram, or there goes the next 100 hours of my life

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  Рік тому

      lmaoooo!!! Save that time for reading ;))) thanks for being here!

  • @IAmWilltoo
    @IAmWilltoo 2 роки тому +1

    First off WOW secondly WOW(ZA) look at the scenery and everything! There’s a book in particular I have on my TBR wish list commencing this very second. I adore the positivity affirmations at the end. 🙂

  • @nthabiandherbooks
    @nthabiandherbooks 2 роки тому +1

    Lol need to read some Sedaris and get into my short person feelings. Great video, hope you have a fun road trip!

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому

      ahaha nothing makes a short person smile than resonating with Sedaris. Glad to have you back!!

  • @sierragray11
    @sierragray11 2 роки тому

    also safe travels on the road trip i cannnotttt wait to see waht you get up to PS i got the books from ya can't wait to pick up caliban baby!!!

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому

      😊😊😊 thank you for the purchases, baby. Currently dirty in Montana, but loving it!

  • @TheGerbita
    @TheGerbita 2 роки тому +1

    Pnin sounds intriguing- might give it a go! Also, that’s it. I’m embracing my natural curly hair starting today.

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому +2

      Hahaha! Wish I could say that was my natural wave. Might’ve had some assistance with heat :/

  • @littlebookish5287
    @littlebookish5287 2 роки тому +1

    I am a new subscriber and you’re already one of my favs

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому +2

      that means so much to me. thank you so much for being here.

  • @charlest1828
    @charlest1828 2 роки тому

    Slowly consuming nails...🤣🤣🤣 I teach college-prep lit classes, but I have never heard THAT metaphor! 🤣🤣🤣 At least, not yet!

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому +1

      ahaha the time has come to get a little wild with the metaphors 🤪🤪

  • @CJReads
    @CJReads 2 роки тому

    Curls are looking gorg

  • @bossdeman
    @bossdeman Рік тому

    I think Ana , you should take up acting. You have so much to give . Love your charisma.....

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  Рік тому +1

      I do act : ) it's my main passion. I'm happy you can see it in me

  • @dqan7372
    @dqan7372 2 роки тому +1

    Picked up the D'J Pancake collection. Been reading Mottley's "Nightcrawling" inconsistently. But I read everything inconsistently these days.

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому

      I feel you. Some weeks I’m a 5 book person, others I’m a 0. Hope you like 🥞

  • @sierragray11
    @sierragray11 2 роки тому

    the two lumpy old ladies sentence did also make me chuckle

  • @shahjhanhaider26
    @shahjhanhaider26 Рік тому

    Mesmerizing

  • @bignatesbookreviews
    @bignatesbookreviews 2 роки тому

    good vibe

  • @zsadiq8491
    @zsadiq8491 2 роки тому +1

    "LOLITA" is the only book by Nabokov I have been able to get through. I attempted "Pale Fire" and I honestly do not understand the hype around it; it felt torturous forcing myself to read it, so had to dnf it🤣. Anyways, really enjoying your videos. Have a great trip 😀

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому +2

      ahahaha! Totally understood. Honestly, I was expecting Pnin to be much harder to read, but it was a breeze. Maybe that’s why Zadie Smith likes it so much 🙃 if it’s too dense, my mind wanders

    • @sofyaantonova5583
      @sofyaantonova5583 2 роки тому +1

      I loved Pale Fire so much!

    • @zsadiq8491
      @zsadiq8491 2 роки тому

      @@sofyaantonova5583 I hear that a lot. I guess I am just missing something, 🤷 Lol. Nabokov’s works, with the exception of Lolita, have always seemed to me to require some sort of academic prerequisite in order to be fully understood. I don’t know

  • @SpringboardThought
    @SpringboardThought 2 роки тому

    Ohh I have Pancake. Was wondering what to expect from that.
    I’ve heard Pnin be codified as an academic humour, so been thinking it’d be something like The Netanyahus? Gotta be in the right mooood.

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому +1

      Definitely expect slow moving, fractured character short stories. Depressing, but great writing.
      And you described Pnin perfectly. Absolutely academic humor, but if you’re ready for it, it’s a silly romp

  • @squibblesnboops
    @squibblesnboops 2 роки тому

    Book recommendations yes, but can we also please talk about this jacket?!?! I want it. I need it. Details please!!

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому +1

      ahaha! It’s my mom’s, actually. I had nothing to wear, so I threw it on. I’ll ask her when I see her next ;)

  • @kaylag2142
    @kaylag2142 2 роки тому +1

    nobody ever talks about how funny nabokov is!

  • @EveryoneWhoReadsitMustConverse
    @EveryoneWhoReadsitMustConverse 2 роки тому +3

    It is awesome to see you blowing up Ana!
    Omg, u read the Pancake!
    Let's do thisssss!

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому +1

      We’re in this together!! 💪 Was in W Virginia the other day and it spun a new perspective on the book

  • @HeatherB81
    @HeatherB81 2 роки тому

    You look so much like Caitriona Balfe to me! Gorgeous!

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much! I got that once before and I consider it a major compliment!

  • @carolinef9407
    @carolinef9407 2 роки тому +1

    this house looks like one of the miniature rooms at the art institute of chicago holy shit

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому

      My mother will be more than elated to hear this. thank you

  • @sarahbayo9730
    @sarahbayo9730 2 роки тому

    Hey there, totally off subject but, you remind me of Aldous Harding. Totally on subject, her favorite book is 'The Master and Margarita' ...think you might like it.

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому +2

      Omg, you wanna know something funny? My mom randomly sent me a video of Aldous about a year ago and compared my funky dancing to hers. I take that as a compliment.
      And I love Master and Margarita! Wild, enchanting and out of control!

  • @kaybanks8781
    @kaybanks8781 2 роки тому

    I love your channel - no pee and doo doo. 😆

  • @electraandbooks5925
    @electraandbooks5925 2 роки тому

    I want to read Nabokov's book - have a great road trip !!!

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому +1

      Finally have some decent time to respond to comments!

  • @ipshitajee
    @ipshitajee 2 роки тому +1

    Have you read anything from Han Kang?

  • @milkcatdog394
    @milkcatdog394 2 роки тому

    Hey Ana~ I love your videos 🖤
    Do you plan to read books in theme for Halloween soon? Would like to know what you lean for the scary season.

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому

      great suggestion! I usually don’t theme it, but I just might this year! I’ve got some books up my sleeve that are pretty disturbing 😏

  • @francisconogueira6850
    @francisconogueira6850 2 роки тому

    New subscriber here

  • @karlagalindo341
    @karlagalindo341 2 роки тому

    💐💐💐

  • @LindseyMCruz
    @LindseyMCruz 2 роки тому

    💜😀👍🏼

  • @Sara-gz1lp
    @Sara-gz1lp 2 роки тому

    Hey beautiful (in a platonic way)

  • @mitchellhendricks2427
    @mitchellhendricks2427 2 роки тому

    Comment

  • @melvynstevenson6487
    @melvynstevenson6487 2 роки тому

    I had never heard of this guy by the name of PANCAKE. DONT BELIEVE FOR ONE MINUTE that is his real name.
    This book is definitely depressing judging by your comments.
    And so I would not read it as I only read books that lift my spirits and don't drive me to the depths of despair. The world is depressing enough without reading about it.

    • @AnaWallaceJohnson
      @AnaWallaceJohnson  2 роки тому

      Definitely a sad novel, but also enlightening to see a part of life we often don't try to venture into. Great character analysis. And pancake! What a name, right?