Thank you soooo much for doing these book talks! You guys are naturals and my reading list is a mile long from your recommendations! So refreshing and a blast to watch! ❤️❤️❤️
I haven't read Snow Falling on Cedars, and it may not fit with the plotline, but my primary critique of narratives around anti-Asian racism is that the role of our government is left out of downplayed. Anti-Japanese racism around WWII was economically motivated and manipulated by propaganda fabricated by the US government to seize the sizeable agricultural assets of Japanese American farmers, who, if I'm not mistaken were responsible for making California's Central Valley and much of the West Coast arable land. Apologies if this sounds really negative, especially for a first comment on your channel! Appreciate your reading and your sharing. I don't read a ton, but I'm getting some great ideas for gifts.
Again, totally dig your format! One of my goals this year is to read works from authors outside North America. My current read is The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, Lucia Graves (translator). Wow, you mentioned dripping with nuances, well, this book oozes with some of the best nuances and picturesque writing I've had the pleasure of reading. I have to force myself to put the book down.
Thank you, because of you guys, I have been inspired to read again! Been taking advantage of my local library. Been a HUGE fan of T. Kingfisher! Already read What Moves the Dead, What Feasts at Night, The Hollow Places and finishing up The Twisted Ones! So spooky and I love them. Looking to read Rebecca next.
That's awesome to hear. Glad we could be your inspiration! ❤️. T.Kingfisher is awesome. Check out the Saint of Steel series. Not spooky but fun none the less. 😁
Thank you for another great podcast. I think my husband would enjoy, Born to be Hanged. He has circumnavigated the Aubrey/Maturin (Master and Commander) series a few times and loves sailing history. He’s a pilot so sailing is like sideways flying.😜Anyway, I digress. I’m also part way through circumnavigation of that series, and it is a wonderful read. I love the history and the friendship between the main characters. Another book I have recently finished is Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. It was wonderful science fiction. Now I’m close to finishing the mystery, The Heron’s Call, by Ann Cleves. Right now, it has me on the edge of my seat. She wrote the books on which the British show, Shetland, is based. I have also started the historical fiction, Mrs. Van Gogh. So far, that is really enjoyable, as well. Thank you both, for your inspiration to keep reading. I’m looking forward to adding some of the books you’ve been reading to my to be read shelves.
Oh my! That's awesome. We have watched all of Shetland and love it. Got get into those books now I guess. Hail Mary is on my (Branden) list for sure. Thanks for the wonderful comment.❤️😁❤️
I discovered your channel through this video. Plan on reading "Rebecca" soon - all the other titles you mentioned are going on the ever-growing TBR list. Happy Reading! 😎📚👍
This was another very enjoyable episode to watch. I’ve added a few more books to my TBR because of you two. I recently finished The Women, which was such a moving story. Something that I am glad that I read. I think I am going to start the SJ Parris series. I remember when Tayler mentioned it on Wool Needles Hands, awhile ago & thought that I would like it. Timing may be good to start that now.
I can't wait to see your reading journals. I have made one for myself from a beautiful journal I had not used. Would love some ideas. 2 pages of a want to read list just from you two.
Oh my gosh, I follow your knitting podcast Tayler and was so enjoying this and thought… “she sounds so much like Tayler!” I was going to send you a msg and say you had a Doppleganger!
The Library of Allenxandria is a booktube channel you might enjoy. Allen is a Latin and Roman history teacher. He loves books and has reviewed a few historical fiction novels/series over the years, among many other books.
Don't underestimate a woman's ability to give birth quickly! 😅😅😅 I know so many women who have had very quick labours. My three boys were very fast. I struggle to get to the nearest birth centre. I had to waddle into the nearest hospital that didn't even have birthing facilities, but thankfully, a midwife-nurse was on duty. My sister nearly dropped the first of her twins on the floor. We're taking 4cm-10cm in ten minutes. My sister is also a midwife. She sees both extremes, less than 30 minutes through to more than 30 hours. But I can't speak to the quality of the writing or accuracy of details 😘
I think my issue was less about the birth being fast, and more about the way it was described. I know births can be fast. My second was VERY quick. However, if I were to write my own birth scene, considering how quick it was, it would be more fleshed out than this scene was in the book. There was opportunity there that wasn’t taken and it frustrated me as a reader who just wanted more from that part of the story. It’s really an example of how this book is just not for me, more than anything else. This whole birth scene thing is just my own personal nitpick based on my (possibly too high) expectations. Now that that’s all out of the way, can I just say cheers to you for quick deliveries! That’s a blessing.
@GoodBooksLately That's fair. I think it is a difficult thing to understand if you haven't experienced it, let alone writing about it coherently. I am usually dissatisfied with labour/birth scenes in books and on screen. It's a bummer this book didn't work out for you. I always feel a bit sad if that happens to me.
Another great video. Branden - I love how generous you are in giving 5 stars to books and what an amazing "quote of the day". Tayler - Beautiful folio edition of Rebecca. I have a few folio editions. They are very special. I read from other paperback copies and mainly have the folio's for the artwork and display. They can be heavy to read. The Helen Simonson book looks really good. Happy Reading to you both.
Brandon- I would recommend reading Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas because you’re enjoying Snow Falling on Cedars. Here is a bit of the synopsis: During Word War II, a family finds life turned upside down when the government opens a Japanese internment camp in their small Colorado town.
Do NOT watch the movie of Snow Falling on Cedars. It's horrible. Full stop. I loved the book and there was a play made of it as well that I quite enjoyed. But, trust me, give the movie a pass.
Now I am interested in reading Snow Falling On Cedars. I believe I purchased it at Friends Of The Library a long time ago. Up until April of this year I was more of a book buyer than a book reader. 🥴 I enjoy your videos. 📚
Loving your booktube and also getting into reading physical books recently - been mostly an audible person for the past few years. A few recommendations for you both to check out are: Raven Son trilogy by Nicholas Kotar - currently listening to it - Russian historical fantasy fiction. The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows. I started the Will of The Many - but needed to hear this review to keep going - was feeling anxious about not getting to head into the second book afterwards. Have you read the Licanius Trilogy by James Islington? My husband has those on his audible and they are on my to listen list as well. Cheers!
Wow! Thanks for such an awesome recommendation list! Tayler bought the first of the Licanius trilogy and we both are looking to read it. Glad my quick praise for the will of the Many helped guide you to keep going. I know it will be worth the wait.😁
I had to smile when you talked about The Door into Summer. I read it a long time ago but always remember the story behind the title. Anyone who has a cat or a dog can relate. Thanks for producing such an enjoyable series.
I just downloaded The Wolf Den from my hoopla account onto my Kindle. The Paris Wife was about Hemingway and his philandering ways. I thought it was good. You may consider reading Travels With Charlie. My husband and I both liked it years ago when we read it.
If you like books on WW 2 then I think you might like Ghosts of Honolulu By Mark Harmon (yes that Mark Marmon (Gibbs NCIS) and Leon Corroll Jr. It was very interesting. I liked it!
I watched the movie version of Snow Falling on Cedars a few years ago and liked it. It had been about twenty years since I'd read the book before I saw the film, so I can't remember how close they are to each other. I liked both, and plan to reread the book at some point.
SJ Parris's mysteries sound fantastic. I absolutely love historical mysteries, especially set in the early modern period. I recommend Q if you like 16th century mysteries.
The book I recommend to everyone is From The Corner of His Eye by Dean Koontz. Most Dean Koontz books I would describe as “Stephen King lite”. This book I describe as literature that will open your mind to new ideas and realities. Every time I run across a copy at a book sale I buy it because I keep giving copies away.
You two are adorable! I watch knitting and book podcasts and since I’ve watched your knitting channel I was recommended your book podcast. So glad I found it, love being introduced to new books like the Motorcycle club, sounds good thanks
I picked up Hazelbourne from the library based on your last book tube. I’m loving this book too. The character development is amazing. Also read Snow Falling on Cedars, years ago. Loved listening to Branden recap, which reminded me on how much I loved that book.
I'm currently on a trashy romance kick, but I also plan to reread Eragon this month! I haven't read it since I was a kid, but I've heard it stands up even as an adult read. Tayler, a fantasy stand alone you might like is Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson. It's not dark at all, but instead very lighthearted and akin to The Princess Bride. I read it after slogging through some more intense series, and it was a much needed refreshing tale of adventure, love, and friendship. Also if there's any interest in reading aloud to your boys, I think they would really enjoy it! It's very family friendly.
I just wanted to say thank you! I’m really enjoying your podcast and it’s encouraging me to get back into reading (not just listening to) books. You both have such great recommendations - you’ve really influence my “to read” (& recently purchased 😅) list!
A book to consider if you want magic mixed with history in a historicalish fiction is A Declaration of the Rights of Magicians by H.G. Parry. It's a more history focused book but with magic similar to Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell.
My mom is reading The Women right now and loves it. My uncle (her brother) served three consecutive tours in Vietnam (on the ground combat) and to this day experiences horrible flashbacks. This book is bringing her into a time and place she only knows through seeing it from afar and hearing about it (in small manageable bites) from my uncle. A powerful book, I’m sure.
