I'm currently reading the book and loving it. Yes, it takes a while to get into it but I found many comments so funny, sarcastic and really original. Great video! :-)
Thank you so much for this chat - I read this book when it came out and really struggled to sum up my thoughts and you two have just done it perfectly! In terms of a book rec, I just finished The House in the Cerulean Sea and it was so lovely. A real comfort read.
What a fantastically discussion! I also cackled several times at Ava's observations 😂 You've made me want to reread it. A book I've loved this year and would love for you two to read and discuss is Michelle Gallen's Big Girl, Small Town.
This was such an interesting chat. I loved this book. I enjoy how there are no labels given to people, they are just people existing in the messy way we all do. I thought the sense of Hong Kong was amazing (I have visited three times as a close friend lives there). I loved how it looked at some many issues but in a quite, subtle way. One of my favourites for the shortlist. The pull of the stars is out in paperback at the end of April (I think). Probably my favourite book of the year so far, although it is a bit close to home with the pandemic
A marvelous discussion! I have been to Hong Kong twice, though not for years now. it was a wonderful city, though it seems to have changed. Thank you for the video!
Loving the book club. I'm reading stories which I wouldn't normally gravitate to, so that's great. One of my favourite reads this year was Glorious Rock Bottom by Bryony Gordon. Fascinating, heartbreaking and hopeful, everything this year has been.
Lived in Hong Kong for 3 years, well 18 months Kowloon, teaching English to Chinese under fives, and 18 months in the New Territories, before the handover loved it ❤️ Haven’t read this book yet on my tbr list. My nomination is any book by Khaled Hosseini love all of his books ❤️
I wasn’t sure if you meant out just this year in paperback, but this is I think two years old. I just finished Know My Name by Chanel Miller, and I think it was one of the best nonfiction books I have ever read. Obviously heartbreaking, but surprisingly a lot of humor and so much insight into what a survivor of sexual assault endures. An amazing book that I can’t say enough about. And yes, I’d love to win a copy of the Graham Norton’s book. Love him, just haven’t read any of his books at all. Just as an FYI, Home Stretch apparently isn’t available here in the US from the three different mail order sites i checked until June 22, but Book Depository does have it!
I loved the conversation you two had. So entertaining. Must confess i havent read this book yet but i will definitely get around to it soon. I hope you do lots more collabs like this ive really enjoyed them. Looking forward to Crime -time too. Im picking The Lockdown Diary Of Tom Cooper by Spencer Brown as the book i would like to see you read and review together.
I’m not sure if you’re interested in nonfiction, but my favorite book so far this year has been Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall. I read it in January and there is almost not one day goes by I don’t continue to think about it and pick up to read a section again. Very impactful! 💚🥰. Thx for the lovely stream. 💚💚
It’s about whatever you think we might like to have a go at. What I have enjoyed a lot has been trying some new titles I wouldn’t have tried otherwise.
I would recommend the book I have just finished: The Girl Who Reads on the Metro by Christine Feret-Fleury ... a beautiful story about a girl called Juliette and how she discovers that reading can change the course of your life. Lots to talk about.
I just finished it today and I agree that it was hard to get into but I did like it but I'm really struggling to give it a star rating which is such a rare feeling for me.
A great discussion! I really hate how most reviews only focus on how unbearable Ava is... (Like all these reviewers never had their navel gazing stage) The author got the dynamics of the characters really well. She got the vibe of the place well and she knows enough about what's going on there to touch on it. And Home Stretch is great!
Looking forward to Home Stretch very much. I’ve enjoyed both of his previous books very much. Glad that you enjoyed the discussion. I didn’t find Ava unbearable. Just complex.
I did not get along with this book. Is it the thing that all 'millenial' novels are about power imbalances in sexual relationships? I've read a few of this genre recently, all written by women and some better than others. Is there something comparable written by a man? The characters irked me, they couldn't seem to take any responsibility for their own situations or make any plans for their future. Maybe I'm just getting old?
Worst book I’ve ever read. Set in hong kong for no apparent reason, could’ve been set in any asian country. Westerner in the east with a cast consisting of other westerners lol.
I'm currently reading the book and loving it. Yes, it takes a while to get into it but I found many comments so funny, sarcastic and really original. Great video! :-)
Thank you so much for this chat - I read this book when it came out and really struggled to sum up my thoughts and you two have just done it perfectly!
In terms of a book rec, I just finished The House in the Cerulean Sea and it was so lovely. A real comfort read.
Yes I keep saying I’m going to read that. Glad you enjoyed the video.
That's what I call chemistry between two people. Amazing! Look forward to the next conversation.
That’s a huge compliment. Especially when it’s on zoom where it’s harder. Lol
I'm currently reading Kathleen MacMahon's Nothing But Blue Sky and could definitely see you two digest and discuss it.
What a fantastically discussion! I also cackled several times at Ava's observations 😂 You've made me want to reread it.
A book I've loved this year and would love for you two to read and discuss is Michelle Gallen's Big Girl, Small Town.
I was on the fence about Exciting Times but you have convinced me to give it a chance. Great chat!
I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
This was such an interesting chat. I loved this book. I enjoy how there are no labels given to people, they are just people existing in the messy way we all do. I thought the sense of Hong Kong was amazing (I have visited three times as a close friend lives there). I loved how it looked at some many issues but in a quite, subtle way. One of my favourites for the shortlist.
The pull of the stars is out in paperback at the end of April (I think). Probably my favourite book of the year so far, although it is a bit close to home with the pandemic
I loved the no label element too. I thought that made the book all the more real in a way. The Pull of the Stars could be a good shout.
A marvelous discussion! I have been to Hong Kong twice, though not for years now. it was a wonderful city, though it seems to have changed.
Thank you for the video!
I’m so glad that you enjoyed it. I would really really like to go to Hong Kong. Even more so now.
Loving the book club. I'm reading stories which I wouldn't normally gravitate to, so that's great. One of my favourite reads this year was Glorious Rock Bottom by Bryony Gordon. Fascinating, heartbreaking and hopeful, everything this year has been.
Favourite book read this year is Small Pleasures by Claire Chambers. I loved it. A great book to talk about too.
Completely agree Helen. Will be talking about it with my mother next week!
@@SavidgeReads great chat too as always, thank you 🙂
Lived in Hong Kong for 3 years, well 18 months Kowloon, teaching English to Chinese under fives, and 18 months in the New Territories, before the handover loved it ❤️ Haven’t read this book yet on my tbr list. My nomination is any book by Khaled Hosseini love all of his books ❤️
it’s got nothing to do with hong kong apart from by name
Currently reading Klara and the sun and it's already shaping to be one of my favourites this year! definitely think that you both would enjoy it :)
I wasn’t sure if you meant out just this year in paperback, but this is I think two years old. I just finished Know My Name by Chanel Miller, and I think it was one of the best nonfiction books I have ever read. Obviously heartbreaking, but surprisingly a lot of humor and so much insight into what a survivor of sexual assault endures. An amazing book that I can’t say enough about.
And yes, I’d love to win a copy of the Graham Norton’s book. Love him, just haven’t read any of his books at all. Just as an FYI, Home Stretch apparently isn’t available here in the US from the three different mail order sites i checked until June 22, but Book Depository does have it!
I loved the conversation you two had. So entertaining. Must confess i havent read this book yet but i will definitely get around to it soon. I hope you do lots more collabs like this ive really enjoyed them. Looking forward to Crime -time too. Im picking The Lockdown Diary Of Tom Cooper by Spencer Brown as the book i would like to see you read and review together.
We plan on carrying on with these monthly for the foreseeable. And yes. Crime Time will be back.
I’m not sure if you’re interested in nonfiction, but my favorite book so far this year has been Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall. I read it in January and there is almost not one day goes by I don’t continue to think about it and pick up to read a section again. Very impactful! 💚🥰. Thx for the lovely stream. 💚💚
It’s about whatever you think we might like to have a go at. What I have enjoyed a lot has been trying some new titles I wouldn’t have tried otherwise.
I really enjoyed My Name Is Why by Lemn Sissay ( I listened to the audio - told by the author- but it is available in paperback).
What a fab convo! Makes me want to read the book again
That is a compliment and a half. Thanks James.
I would recommend the book I have just finished: The Girl Who Reads on the Metro by Christine Feret-Fleury ... a beautiful story about a girl called Juliette and how she discovers that reading can change the course of your life. Lots to talk about.
I have just got this book can’t wait to read it now xx
The two months comment had me smiling love it 😊
I just finished it today and I agree that it was hard to get into but I did like it but I'm really struggling to give it a star rating which is such a rare feeling for me.
Yeah. I know that feeling, I didn’t have it with this book but I definitely know that feeling.
I've just read Burnt Sugar by Avni Doshi and would be interested to hear both of your thoughts on it.
And that is out in paperback soon. Though I’ve already read it which feels slightly like cheating now.
The house in the cerulean sea 🌊 is a definite for you to try as book club pick x
A great discussion! I really hate how most reviews only focus on how unbearable Ava is... (Like all these reviewers never had their navel gazing stage)
The author got the dynamics of the characters really well. She got the vibe of the place well and she knows enough about what's going on there to touch on it.
And Home Stretch is great!
Looking forward to Home Stretch very much. I’ve enjoyed both of his previous books very much. Glad that you enjoyed the discussion. I didn’t find Ava unbearable. Just complex.
I recommend Peaces by Helen Oyeyemi!
Oooh when that comes out in paperback next year maybe yes.
It would be great if you could do the Lighthouse by Emma Stone
Maybe when it’s out in paperback next year yes.
Oh... two months is a long time? I said that at the same time. 🤣
Yup. Ages. Hahahaha.
I did not get along with this book. Is it the thing that all 'millenial' novels are about power imbalances in sexual relationships? I've read a few of this genre recently, all written by women and some better than others. Is there something comparable written by a man? The characters irked me, they couldn't seem to take any responsibility for their own situations or make any plans for their future. Maybe I'm just getting old?
Worst book I’ve ever read. Set in hong kong for no apparent reason, could’ve been set in any asian country. Westerner in the east with a cast consisting of other westerners lol.
Edith isn’t western and she’s one of the main characters of the whole book.
@@SavidgeReads yeah “Edith” lol, point still stands...
Fair enough. We can’t all like the same books that would be super boring.