Vlog | Recent Reads and Having a Sort Out
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
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Hi guys,
I am aware that in this video I haven't addressed Black Lives Matter - which isn't something I am overlooking at all. I will talk about it in next week's video, but wanted to first write down some thoughts. Watching the news unfold, and the very eloquent conversations that come up online around this has made a few things very clear to me:
- To stay silent is not ok. We do LIVE on social media, so to try and separate that from 'real life' is not an excuse. It's part of our everyday life, and is the catalyst of change and movements as things have the chance go go viral and be seen my millions.
- The first step in speaking about this (for me, and many others), needs to accepting how much I HAVE NOT done in the past, due to a position of privilege. This has to be a journey of accepting the place you stand in now, and looking at how to improve it.
- To encourage a community that can educate each others - I have seen so many people share links/ideas of ways to help, here are a few:
ADVICE:
www.instagram....
www.instagram....
DONATE:
www.gofundme.c...
minnesotafreed... (NB: read the donate page first)
www.blackvisio...
www.reclaimthe...
READ:
www.bloomsbury...
www.blackwomen...
I haven't read the book, but the series of normal people is very powerful. I grew up in rural Ireland and there is a culture of not speaking your mind and hiding emotions. It's an incredible depiction of that.
I just wanted to leave a comment and say that I love your videos. Like honestly Lizzy they bring me so much joy I can’t describe. They feel so comforting and relaxing to me, it’s actually how I strive my videos to be. Your style is effortless and beautiful. I dont know if this is important to write but you are the only youtuber besides booktubers that I watch and to me that says something. Keep up doing what you are doing because its so great. Also Hosseini is just the best! Lots of love.
Wow I read The Kite Runner over 15 years ago and 5 seconds into your review I felt that heartbreaking gut punch- and I barely remember why! When a book leaves you with a visceral reaction... beatifully written I remember. Thanks for the great reviews! Stay safe and well💜
I recommend you freeze the bagels! This makes them not go bad so fast!
loved this vlog, you're a very "REAL" person, not fake at all. Love your book reviews and selection of music.
I love how you gave yourself a black eye, yet you were so measured in your response 😂 I read The Kite Runner eons ago, loved it, it made me tear up too. Loving your vlogs!
Hi Lizzy! I've just found your channel not long ago and have found myself watching your videos not only far more often but I've been enjoying them more and more with each one! I truly love your personality, aesthetic, and approach to life and the way it's portrayed in your vlogs. I'm 26, live alone and we are similar in a lot of ways, so I really feel like I've found an online friend in you💛 I hope you're doing so well x
I also just loved Dakota Johnson's house. The green cabinets in the kitchen especially ..the photographs in her office, all the beautiful wood, well just the whole house. Also happy to see the pink pouff out in your garden. I tried to order when you received it year(s) but they don't deliver to US. Happy you have a cat visitor ..
The Secret History by Donna Tartt is my favorite book of all time, I really hope you enjoy it! And I'm glad you addressed BLM in the description, looking forward to next week's video.
I always love the soundtrack you choose for the videos!
I agree! Which song is it?
You'll love A Thousand Splendid Suns, It's amazing xx
Book recommendations:
The Bastard Of Istanbul by Elif Shafak
Home by Toni Morrison (or anything by her)
The God Of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
The Day Before Happiness by Erri De Luca
Infinity In The Palm Of Her Hand: A Novel Of Adam and Eve by Gioconda Belli
Sylvia Plath Journals
The Two Deaths of Quincas Wateryel by Jorge Amado
great pick - The Bastard Of Istanbul by Elif Shafak!
LOVE your deep rants about books! Do a whole video on what time of day you read or tips on how to read more, getting motivation xxxx
Kite Runner is by fair the best Hosseini book - I have read his others too and none of them made even close the same impact on me as Kite Runner. I will be interested to hear your review! And I'm gutted the wallpaper hasn't grown on you yet...I absolutely love it!
Don’t put your tomatoes in the fridge! They break down faster! Meant to be kept on the counter.
Totally agree with your normal people review!
I've watched Dakota Johnson's home tour on AD at least 10 times, my god that green kitchen is to die for 😍😍😍
I always always love how and when you tuck your shirts in and I love it when you wear shorts
I also love it when you show in the video your shirt being tucked in whether you notice that you’re doing it or not like in the video screen when you move your camera and when you run it past your waist somehow like if it’s up or down or left or right and it showing how your shirt is tucked in I really love that
I could have sworn you read those two Sally Rooney books a couple years ago and included them in your vlog - you and your mom both were reading them either in Italy or before going - ??? I thought I found out about them from you! I get so many ideas for what to wear and read and how to furnish and decorate my condo from you so THANK YOU!! you are my favorite you tube person to watch, for years and years now. :) :) hugs from Los Angeles where there is nonstop honking and sirens out the window currently. At least we dont' have a curfew tonight.... I still intend to participate in a protest but haven't yet.
I've read Normal People twice and I would say I loved it even more the second time around. The first what stood out to me was the responsibility and politics of love. How we as a generation find ourselves in more amorphous relations without knowing how to navigate them. Then how we feel pressure to find "normal" love or someone who fits societal expectations. The second time around I took my time and appreciated how Rooney created small vignettes of their lives and just how they both exhibit similar traits in terms of communication (Marianne is frank, but comes off curt; Connell reticent and maudlin), yet can't understand the others' style. I can understand why it may have felt Marianne's character wasn't flushed out, but i wonder how it may have disrupted the focal point of their relationship. I felt really close to Marianne as a character as someone who didn't find their self until unversity, but then found a sticky relationship that continued for way too long. It made me nostalgic (not for the shit, but the freedom and fearlessness)! I think you may appreciate the tv series Marianne more than book. i haven't read the other two, but am absolutely interested!
I look forward to next weeks video. Thank you for not looking the other way.
Hi Lizzy, always love your vlogs. I was just thinking that maybe you can give a chance to smaller, indipendent book shops to find some more books to read. I feel like a good reader like you could be looking for something new/different than the more known titles (maybe some black authors..? idk) (i think i made some mistakes with the english oops)
Agree! I love Libreria just off Brick Lane for going in for one thing and coming out with something I wasn't expecting to buy. I just discovered Pages of Hackney too which I'd love to check out soon.
I think its great that you want to join the conversation around black lives matter and have included some links in your description. However, I don’t think it’s right to tag your video using this hashtag when nothing in your video relates to it? Not sure its right to have this video come up with the abundance of others attempting to address the matter.
Sorry sorry sorry! You’re 100% right. No excuse but I’ve never used a # on UA-cam before and I didn’t realise it put something in a certain category in that way. Have taken that out so it just stays in my subscribers boxes. Thank you xx
Lizzy Hadfield thank you for being receptive and for all your doing on your social media to increase awareness on this matter. Stay safe & positive xx
Lizzy Hadfield please don’t apologise. I think it is ok to tag it. I’ve been disappointed by content creators who are remaining silent on such an important issue. People know how social media works - they would think to check the description box. You clearly state you are discussing it in your next video and share initial thoughts. That might be enough to flag people who maybe don’t know about you but want to hear your views. It’s all down to opinion but I don’t think you misused the hashtag at all. I’m encouraged that you are using your voice and platform to raise and share awareness about such an important matter.
I honestly would love for you to do more dedicated book reviews. Talking about themes and symbolism. Would love to hear more about 'Normal People'. Thanks.
I can recommend that you read Atonement by Ian McEwan if you haven't already, it's brilliant I think you'd really like it! I'm glad you liked The Kite Runner and you should def read A Thousand Splendid Suns but I wouldn't bother with And The Mountains Echoed, also by Khaled Hosseini - this did nothing for me and just didn't compare to the other two
Loved loved loved Atonement! It's a really sad read but so beautifully written and almost cinematic in its descriptions (which is why it lent itself so well to a movie).
Loved A Thousand Splendid Suns! couldn't put it down!
Love the book talks I haven't read Normal people, only seen the show. But once there was like 5 minutes left of the last episode I couldn't watch any more cause I was that pissed off. For the same reason really. (SPOILERS) --->
They throw so much on Marianne, so much trauma, repeated - but it's never resolved. Connell never helps her. But when he goes through the depression she helps him, and makes a big deal out of thanking her. Then the scene with the brother and the abuse, Connell threatens the brother, but what about her? The episode just ends. I know the books apparantly delves more into the bdsm-themes, but in the show I just see it as a way for her to cope since she can't believe someone (except Connell) would actually love and care for her. Any way, I DID like it, l love how they showed the relationship between them, I came to care for both of them a lot. But I had hoped more since it was written by a female author, and Rooney wrote the script as well.
Literally just finished A Fine Balance a couple days ago after coming across it randomly on my parents’ bookshelf! Even though it’s so harrowing, I can’t remember reading a book of that length as quickly as I read A Fine Balance. I’m still thinking about it now, and am struggling to get through my next read because I can feel the lack of richness. I’m missing Ishvar, Om, Maneck and Dina so much. Glad to find another fan!
Also, I would recommend reading/watching content from Joy DeGruy - she discusses something she’s coined as Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome, and how white privilege can be used to combat racism.
I think you're going to enjoy "conversations with friends", I read that one first and enjoyed it more. I'd also be interested to hear your take on it - I've heard people say that they found the main characters hard to like / relate to, but I felt the opposite..
1000 Splendid Suns made me cry a lot ... the amount of tears is twice The Kite Runner
Hi Lizzy! Are you on goodreads? I would love to follow to see all your books you read and review :)
Yeah, I find the whole spines in trend a bit impractical and weird. One might as well completely hide the books in storage if they think they look like clutter and untidy.
Yesss I love a cheeky posh shop you got all of the things I would 😂. Although still haven’t tried orange wine.... 😬 so glad you posted today I was hoping you would. Have a good week! x
Two weeks before my period I crave so much sweet things and I’m always hungry but soon as I start my period have no appetite at all. This cycle makes it hard to lose and maintain my weight.
Hi! I live on my own too and find that getting through veg before it goes off can be an absolute pain! I chop peppers now and freeze them already mixed in little bags so they're ready to throw in a pan whenever :)
Any idea which company Lizzy got her silk pillow cases from 😍?
So interesting, I just recently found this Willow Smiths song watching some dancing UA-cam videos and I’ve been listening it every since. When it started to play at first I thought it’s my Apple Music turned on by itself.
The kite runner is a wonderful book! I read it years ago and he Splendidn Suns is great but not as good. If you ever get a chance read 'The Namesake' by Jumpa Lahiri, she has a also written other books and some short stories..
A Thousand Splendid Suns is most definitely my Hosseini favourite!
Just finished Freya and enjoyed it! Excited to hear your thoughts.
I shit you not I watched this vlog after watching Jamie’s recent one😂. Love her! And this channel too of course!
The more I watch your videos the more I want to be your friend!
Hi Lizzy, please could you talk about your wall art? E.g. Which pieces you chose, where to hang them, how to hang in a rented place? I want to decorate my flat but no clue where to start 🙈
I loved your thoughts on Normal People, I felt exactly the same way!
I laughed so much at your black eye story Lizzy 😂🙈 I feel so bad for you
I’m aware that people evolve over time. I’m not sure the direction of your channel anymore. I’m going to stick around and see!!!!
Dakota Johnson's house tour it to die for, I greatly appreciate the display of Buffy books (!!), and I Know Why The Caged Birds Sing is a beautiful book (anything by maya is quite beautiful actually)
I love the look of the coffee table books. But I would say goodbye to the Buffy ones...changes the vibe I think.
The Secret History is fantastic, you’ll love it! xo
I’d love a bookshelf tour Lizzy! :))
The secret history by donna tartt is great ! You’re going to love it I think 😊
I loooved Secret History, it's one of those books that I wish I could forget I ever read so I could reread it again lol. I got to the middle of Freya and then stopped, but I really actually enjoyed it, and do want to eventually finish it.
I've read "And the Mountains Echoed" by Hosseini and just recently started "A Thousand Splendid Suns" I was keeping "The Kite Runner" for last since I've seen the movie. A couple good books by William O Douglas are "Beyond the High Himalayas" and "Strange Lands and Friendly People". They are set in 1949-1951, but they are good background books to Central Asian politics and the people in general. I found "Beyond the High Himalayas" from watching Hithcock's "Rear Window". At the end of the movie, James Stewart is sitting in bed with his broken legs, and they zoom in on the book he reading, so I looked it up, and saw that it was a real book, and ordered it. One of my favorites now.
Finally, someone who has the same opinion of ‘Normal People’ as I do. I hear others rant and rave but I also felt that Marianne’s character was unexplored compared to Connell, which is weird coz it’s a very character driven plot.
I was reading ‘A Secret History’ and got halfway through but I’ve had to take a break. It’s bleak and Donna Tartt has a habit of slowing the pace down too much halfway through her books. I pushed through with ‘The Goldfinch’ and loved that novel, especially with my art history background, but I haven’t found the same flow with ‘A Secret History’. Just something to bear in mind with it! ☺️
I started watching Buffy the vampire slayer because of you and I LOVE IT , I went through 3 season in 1 week absolutely love it thx 😊 😁😁
You feature the best music, lady. Top marks 👍🎼
Ooh where did you buy the pillowcase's from? I've been wanting silk cases for years!
Your hair looks amazing on this vlog!!
Please start Secret History soon, it is one of my all time favourites and I am curious to know what you think of it.
Lizzy your home is massive! Have you done a full tour? x
Hey Lizzie, where's the navy (?) shirt from (the one u were wearing when putting away yr shopping)? Love yr vlogs 💕
please update your goodreads!!:)
Hi Lizzy i remember you loved reading Call Me By Your Name, i’m currently reading Find Me, i recommend you to read Find Me as a second book. 👍👍
I’ve heard conflicting things about the sequel. Scared to read 😐
it’s beginning with the Elio’s father, conversations are so deep and good, you have to read 🙌🏼
My fav person
the length of time in which the fridge was open stressed me out haha
awwwww the cat is soooo cutee 💜💜💜
I was about to comment the cat looks pregnant when you explained it 😅
I feel like a strong bold color would look nice on those two walls, as well. Instead of everything white 🤷🏻♀️ maybe? Perhaps?....
I’m so sorry about your eye! That is so awful! :( Also, I really love your outfits. Which are you wearing during book talk and towards the end of the video?
How does one give themselves a black eye in their sleep, oh Lizzy
recently finished secret history, so good!
If you're interested in Afghanistan you should what Bitter Lake by Adam Curtis! Its a documentary/film made up of a collage of real footage overlaid with Curtis's commentary - its really interesting. It was on iPlayer for a while - unsure if it still is
I've read Rooney's conversations with friends and its exactly the same as normal people, I really wouldn't recommend you reading it if you want more from characters
Ok, mu new favorite phrase is "I can't be asked". Rofl
Is there a video where you talk about how you read so much? Always in awe!!
Yes, I loved all the plant pots lined up in Dakota Johnson’s garden
Where is your wallpaper from?
Hi Lizzy, do you have a Depop or other platform you sell things on after you clear things out? X
How do you put lotion/cream on whilst wearing rings?! Lol
how did you get a black eye?
Fab as per x
Please don’t paint the walls! That wallpaper looks so poetic!
Who is the UA-camr you mentioned?
Jamie Genevieve I think she said!!
Actually just got to minute 21:19 and you can see her name!
I definitely didn’t enjoy conversations with friends as much as normal people, I don’t think the character development was as good, and didn’t find it as relatable. I think maybe Sally Rooney was still finding her writing style.
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Recycling?
you have NO luck with that eye
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A Discovery of Witches is terrible, in a Twilight kind of way. If you go in expecting that, with interesting historical facts blended in, you'll be okay.
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I scratched my forehead in my sleep just recently. I have a scar now🤣
Yay another vlog! I didn't like normal people. So overrated. Didn't get the hype of the book so won't be watching the show.
And you should watch Kite Runner the film its amazing
check out olena beley (insta, yt) for skincare advice, she's awesome! :) hope this helps
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You look pretty cool with a black eye
lol bruh, i read the kite runner in middle school...you are so behind
effervescent_bubbles ????? If a book can only be read in one single moment in time then it’s not a good book. What are you on about
Aina Servera it's a good book because I watched the movie afterwards and the story has always stayed with me