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For lovers of books, old and new!
My name is Rosamunde Bott. I'm a writer, and like all writers I love books!
In this channel, I want to share some of the books from my bookshelf - sharing my memories of when I read them - or just reviewing the books I read, and discussing authors, whether it’s fiction, poetry or non-fiction. I’m also going to be giving you some themed book lists, selected from my book shelf.
So - if you love books and would like to share my - and your own memories of my book selections - then do subscribe and feel free to comment on my videos. I’ll always be happy to reply.
I will occasionally update you with information about my own works, past, present and upcoming. I write historical and multi-timeline historical novels, with themes of family history, and sometimes with a touch of the paranormal - and even time travel.
For more information please visit my website at www.rosamundebott.com
My name is Rosamunde Bott. I'm a writer, and like all writers I love books!
In this channel, I want to share some of the books from my bookshelf - sharing my memories of when I read them - or just reviewing the books I read, and discussing authors, whether it’s fiction, poetry or non-fiction. I’m also going to be giving you some themed book lists, selected from my book shelf.
So - if you love books and would like to share my - and your own memories of my book selections - then do subscribe and feel free to comment on my videos. I’ll always be happy to reply.
I will occasionally update you with information about my own works, past, present and upcoming. I write historical and multi-timeline historical novels, with themes of family history, and sometimes with a touch of the paranormal - and even time travel.
For more information please visit my website at www.rosamundebott.com
My List of Autumn Reads - Eight Novels with a Gothic touch
While it's not quite time for the horror genre, Autumn is certainly a time when our books choices can begin to get a little darker, so I've put together a list of autumn reads that have a definite Gothic vibe. With apologies for the over-use of the word 'dark' in this video! :)
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A to Z of Authors: The Bronte Sisters' Lives and Novels
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Welcome to my next episode of A to Z of Authors. B is for Bronte, so I'm talking about The Bronte Sisters' Lives and Novels - their family background and their tragic early deaths. I'm discussing each published novel - though I haven't read them all, so I'd love your input on those I haven't read, and what you thought. (By the way, apologies for the quality of the audio on this video - I only n...
Book Review: Making It So - Patrick Stewart's Autobiography
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It's book review time, and today's review is Sir Patrick Stewart's memoir, 'Making It So' (for those who don't watch Star Trek, this is a paraphrase of his catch phrase, 'Make It So'). This book tells the story of the man who came from very humble origins, to rise to a major position as lead actor in the Royal Shakespeare Company well before he was picked to play Captain Jean-Luc Picard and bec...
What Classic Novel Should I Start With? Here's my list of classic novels for beginners.
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Diving into the classics can be daunting, but to answer the question of what classic novel should I start with?, I listed my ideas of which books you could choose to begin reading classic literature, and why, chosen mainly from 19th century English literature. Starting with some of the reasons why these novels can feel very different to modern novels, I also give some suggestions for how to app...
Ten Books to Inspire You in the Olympic Season
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The Paris Olympics are just starting, and I always find it inspiring, so my theme for this book list is Books to Inspire You. They are books that have inspired me, for various reasons, and they generally include themes of achievement, succeeding against the odds, self improvement, working together as well as those that have inspired and encouraged me in my writing career. I hope you enjoy. Get ...
A to Z of Authors: Melvyn Bragg; From TV Presenter to Bestselling Author
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Melvyn Bragg is a well-known TV Presenter, but did you know that he has also written many novels and non-fiction books as well? Under 'B' from my A to Z of Authors, I'm talking Bragg's career, and looking at 3 of his novels, and 2 of his non-fiction books. List of Melvyn Bragg's novels: For Want of a Nail 1965 The Second Inheritance 1966 Without a City Wall 1968 The Cumbrian Trilogy (The Hired ...
Vintage Raunchy Reads for the Beach
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Want something a little racy for your holiday or beach read? I've looked back to pre-2000 for a list of 6 Raunchy Reads for the holidays (with a couple of extras), beginning with the early 18th century and ending in 1991. All from my backlist of books I've read.
Philippa Gregory's 'Dark Tides' - Book Review
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This is the 2nd in Philippa Gregory's most recent trilogy, and if anything I enjoyed it even more than the first one. Lots of mystery and questions and a build up to a dramatic conclusion. Here is my full review.
The Importance of Fiction and Why It's NOT Pointless!
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A brief conversation expressing my beliefs about the importance of fiction, and why we enjoy it so much - whether it's books or other formats. After recording this, I realised that I'd made a similar video a few months ago, so my apologies if I'm repeating myself a bit here, but I do think it's worth saying again! If you'd like to see my original blog post from which I've taken the main points ...
Ten Classic Books for Holidays - From My Bookshelf
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Looking for a holiday read, but prefer something a little more erudite than the usual summer novel? I have sought out ten classic books for holidays that I think you will love taking to the beach or wherever you happen to be this summer. Get my FREE book here: www.rosamundebott.com/list-oot/ More books on my Amazon page: amzn.to/3zUp2Id For more information about me and my books: www.rosamundeb...
A to Z of Authors from my Bookshelf - Jane Austen
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Second in my series of A to Z of authors from my bookshelf is another A - and of course it's Jane Austen. I talk about her life, her books, and why we love her works so much. Get my FREE book here: www.rosamundebott.com/list-oot/ More books on my Amazon page: amzn.to/3zUp2Id For more information about me and my books: www.rosamundebott.com Follow my Facebook page here: WriterRos/ F...
Book Review: The Stonehenge Legacy by Sam Christer
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The Stonehenge Legacy is a plot-led thriller involving secret brotherhoods, human sacrifice and a missing vice-president's daughter. Hm... did I enjoy it? In my book review, I'll give you my honest opinion... Get my FREE book here: www.rosamundebott.com/list-oot/ More books on my Amazon page: amzn.to/3zUp2Id For more information about me and my books: www.rosamundebott.com Follow my Facebook pa...
My Day in Hay-on-Wye 'Book town' - plus a book haul!
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Last week I had few days in Wales - and a day in the UK's 'book town', Hay-on-Wye' - with Tilly of course! This is a little video about Hay, a video put together from my visit to Hay, and a description of the books I bought. By the way - don't expect anything hi-tech - recording in crowded streets with a phone camera, and a dog pulling on your other arm is not exactly easy! But for those of you...
Book Review: 'A Dangerous Fortune' by Ken Follett
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'A Dangerous Fortune' by Ken Follett is a book set in late Victorian England involving corruption, sex, scandal and murder in high places. Did I enjoy it? Play to find out. Get my FREE book here: www.rosamundebott.com/list-oot/ More books on my Amazon page: amzn.to/3zUp2Id For more information about me and my books: www.rosamundebott.com Follow my Facebook page here: WriterRos/ Fol...
A to Z of Authors - From my Bookshelf: Douglas Adams
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This is the start of a new series of videos; an A to Z of authors from my bookshelf, focusing on my favourite authors and discussing each author and their books in turn. The first in this series is Douglas Adams and the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. Get my FREE book here: www.rosamundebott.com/list-oot/ More books on my Amazon page: amzn.to/3zUp2Id For more information about me and m...
Philippa Gregory's "Tidelands" - Book Review
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Philippa Gregory's "Tidelands" - Book Review
Cecilia Ahern - "Where Rainbows End" - Book Review
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Cecilia Ahern - "Where Rainbows End" - Book Review
Books and Shakespeare: A 460th Birthday Celebration!
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Books and Shakespeare: A 460th Birthday Celebration!
Book unboxing - with help from Tilly!
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Book unboxing - with help from Tilly!
Dickens' Lesser Known Novel: 'Barnaby Rudge' - My Review
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Dickens' Lesser Known Novel: 'Barnaby Rudge' - My Review
Books From My Childhood for International Children's Book Day
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Books From My Childhood for International Children's Book Day
Books to read at Easter - From my Bookshelf
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Books to read at Easter - From my Bookshelf
Some Irish Writers for St. Patrick's Day - from my bookshelf
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Some Irish Writers for St. Patrick's Day - from my bookshelf
Autobiography Review: Prue Leith's 'Relish'
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Autobiography Review: Prue Leith's 'Relish'
Books to Read in Women's history month - from my bookshelf
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Books to Read in Women's history month - from my bookshelf
New book delivery - What's in the box?
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New book delivery - What's in the box?
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The Melvyn Bragg interview is on TH-cam
Thanks that gave me some nice leads. I have you on my IPad on a side table so I can knit. My cat was here on my lap taking a great interest in your dog! I was wondering what he was thinking as you look quite a lot like me. He really seemed quite perplexed 🥺
The town is pronounced Howorth, not Hayworth 😊
Hi Rosamunde, I just found your TH-cam channel a few days ago, I love it, While watching one of your videos you mentioned your brother, I have been subscribed to The Prehistory Guys for a few years now, & love watching & learning from Michael & Rupert. I have subscribed to your channel now & I'm looking forward to spending time with you & Tilly. Watching from New Zealand.
Thank you for subscribing and your comment, and welcome to my channel - and I'm really glad to hear you love my brother's channel too! They really do a great job. 🙂
Well, that episode just bumped up my World of Books wish list hehehe😅 I have read a lot of Susan Howach, all the church ones, her shorter early novels and Cashelmara and Penmarric ( even lived in a house called Penmarric once as well!). You I might like to try A Ship made of Paper by Scott Spencer and Real Life by Brandon Taylor - both American and very compelling.
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll look out for these.
Loving your videos 😊 I too went to Hay for the first time this year. I love Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre and Far from the Madding Crowd among others. Also enjoyed Howard’s End and The Way we live Now. I recently found authors such as Katherine Mansfield, Josephine Tey and Elizabeth Bowen. I haven’t finished a Dickens since I read Little Dorrit for A level - felt like it lasted forever!!! I do want to read Bleak House though. Wish there were more hours in a day to read !!
Me too!
i want to read this!😊
I like John Banville, especially his series of murder mysteries starring Quirke. His first name has not been revealed though we’re up to #8 of the series. Banville also writes novels. His book The Sea won the Booker.
Oh, I love these unique ideas! My friend and I lead a Gothic Literature November tag if you're interested in joining. Either way, I'm glad I found your channel.
Its 104 where I am today and has been for days...😂 clicked on this one so fast😂😂
Thank you, Rosamunde, for this Letter "B" selection. I recently watched your video on the Brontës. It seems I'm not watching your podcasts in the correct order. Although not directly related to the Olympics, I would recommend Lawrence Hill's The Illegal as it has to do with running (to freedom), relates directly to the global illegal mass migration crisis, and follows the struggles of undocumented refugees. Hill is famous in Canadian Literature for another work, The Book of Negroes.
Thank you - sounds interesting!
It's funny your first book is Northanger Abbey. I am currently reading that and once finished I am going to read Mysteries of Udolpho which is referenced several times in Northanger Abbey.
I'll be interested to know what Mysteries of Udolpho is like!
I recommend The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
Ooh yes! I've not read the book (I would like to) - but I've seen the Benjamin Britten opera, which is really atmospheric, and also the film, which was titled 'The Innocents' - also very spooky and chilling. Perhaps one for the Halloween period!
Love this reading list. I haven't read The House on the Strand and will look that up immediately. Love all the other choices. It's definitely time to re-read The Name of the Rose. Look forward to the overtly gothic/halloween list.
Might I suggest "Melmoth the Wanderer" by Charles Maturin? It was quite a slog getting through it, but by the end, wow! Stories inside of stories inside of stories. I've never felt so accomplished as a reader as I did when I finished this book!
Sounds interesting - thanks for this suggestion!
So many beloved favorites and a few I've not heard of! Thanks for these great recommendations --- I love gothics!
I am trying to read as many banned books as I can this year. I have Lady Chatterly's Lover and Women in Love and Sons and Lovers on my list. Right now I am reading The Well of Lonliness.
Thank you for such a wonderful list! I found 3 books that I definitely want to read. Plus, doggie presence always makes videos better 😊
Thanks!
Thank you!
I would add ‘Endless Night’, by Agatha Christie. Your speaking of the unreliable narrator in ‘Gone Girl’ reminded me of that book. Truthfully, you had me at ‘Northanger Abbey’. ❤✌️
New subscriber, l am from Kentucky in the USA! Love Tillie she is so beautiful. Right now I have 2 dogs and 1 cat but one of my dogs is expecting and I am going to keep 1 of her pups.Her name is Oreo and she is a big mixed breed dog, the neighbor behind me dog jumped over the fence and well you guess what happened.HaHa! So glad I found your channel!😊
I associate Autumn, particularly October, with Ray Bradbury. For some reason, I also associate the season with New England here in the States. Thanks for the ideas. The novel by du Maurier sounds fascinating.
such great recommendations, i'm hoping to read my first daphne du maurier novel this autumn!
Uncle Tom's Cabin ... loved it. But, To Kill a Mockingbird is actually what got me interested in reading on my own / to myself (as opposed to reading nightly to the children). Another great list! Of all that you mentioned, I put Frankenstein at the top of my TBR ... seems good for the autumn reading list. 😊 Thank you!
Thank you, rose, I enjoyed some of the books you presented.
Did you read The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry? For me It has a kind of Gothic atmosphere. Thank you for your recommendations. Greetings from Amsterdam. Marian
Yes, I actually read that about a year ago. It does have a strange atmosphere - I'll try and remember to include that in a future video.
“Gothic without getting totally into horror”, a mystery with a touch of the supernatural. Yes! My favorite genre. I highly recommend The Uninvited by Dorothy Macardle (1942) and The Red Lamp by Mary Roberts Rinehart (1925). For something just a little more “modern”, The People from the Sea (mid 1970s) by Velda Johnston.
Thank you for the suggestions!
The Name of the Rose is one of my favourites, one of the few books I've re-read. I also love Thomas Hardy but I haven't read Return of the Native yet, something to look forward too!
Thank you for all the suggestions - they all seem very solid. I've read a few of them, but am looking forward to adding the others to my TBR. ❤
This was fantastic. Such a lovely list. I've been actually wanting to read The Name of the Rose for the last year, and your beautiful recommendation was exactly what I needed to finally make it a priority this Autumn, so thank you so much for that... I cannot wait for your Harry Potter review. That just totally made my day to know that it's coming. 🙂 Have you read her series written under the Robert Galbraith pseudonym? They very much fit the theme. And I'd love to hear your opinion about them... 🙂 Thank you and happy reading!
No I haven't read those - but I would definitely like to - thanks.
Harry Potter will always have a special place in my heart but JK Rowling’s behavior has been truly despicable. I’m very disappointed in how she’s changed over the years. Anyway, there are some really great recommendations here! Lovely video x
Your channel is new to me and I just wanted to pop in and say I love your style and your taste. The tip you gave about knowing the story before reading the novel is a good one. I often tell people the same. I also love Dickens, and I was thrilled to see you recommend Trollope’s The Way We Live Now. Trollope is so insightful and knows how to write a memorable character, and is somehow so easy to read.
I enjoy your channel. Where can I find your writing?
Thank you. You can find my books on Amazon - www.amazon.co.uk/stores/Rosamunde-Bott/author/B00BW1VUXM?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1724752807&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Or on my website at www.rosamundebott.com. Cheers
My copy of 'The House on the Strand' looks exactly like yours! 😄 "The Name of the Rose" sounds fascinating. After I finish with a collection of short stories by Katherine Mansfield, I'll be digging my heels into Dickens' "Our Mutual Friend" for book club. That will keep me plenty busy this autumn season. 😍 Send Tillie my love and give her a sweet doggie biscuit for me. 🐕
Will do! That copy of The House on the Strand is a first edition, by the way .
I've recently reread "Northanger Abbey" and found it even more delightful than the first time. Currently enjoying a lot "The keep", by Jennifer Egan. Since I'm still in chapter 4, I'll say it is a promising modern gothic novel.
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What an absolute delight. Thank you so much for sharing your recommendations. I have a list to request from my local library. Happy reading x
I wass Born 1st of october 1981 - when you were Reading Daphne Du Maurier 😅 perhaps I will Pick that one up
Daphne du Maurier....she's on my list of must reads. Thank you for the reminder.❤
Had to pause this when you mentioned 'House on the Strand' to check out my bookshelf as remembered reading it many years ago and wasn't sure if it was one of hers from when i was buying them in paperback or one I'd read from the library. Sure enough i have the copy printed in 1979! No wonder i couldn't remember the storyline 😁
Just finished reading Dorian Gray for first time. Love Rebecca but haven't read The House on the Strand so will pick up a copy! Was about to start reading Far From the Madding Crowd again but think I'll swap it for Return of the Native for now. And must revisit Jane Eyre again. I usually go for WH. I love your voice and book recommendations, and seeing Tilly again obviously!
I love your videos. Joanne Harris has a few Gothic novellas. I live in North West Spain, 28/34°C still 😊 Great choices
Thanks rosamunde. I love to cosy down with a good book in autumn. I thoroughly enjoyed The Name of the Rose not only for it's murder mystery but also for its detailed historical account of life in a medieval monastery. Absolutely fascinating. Another book I really enjoyed was The Alienist by Caleb Carr set in Victorian New York and about the early days of criminal psychology. Tttt (tummy tickles to Tilly) 🐶🐶
Thank you - sounds very interesting!
subscribed!! you are the eldest book-tuber I've. Simply clean and nice videos, loved the Wales greenery you had shared earlier. Keep inspiring ma'm !!
Thanks, I found a few books I will probably be reading... Thomas Hardy and Daphne du Maurier.
Love those earrings! I would recommend The Seance by John Harwood. I found it a few months ago at a thrift store, and it really ticked all the boxes for a gothic novel. Also The Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick. Very different books, but both really satisfying reads for me.
Thank you for those suggestions - I will be looking out for them!
Any book by Ruth Rendell and under her pseudonym, Barbara Vine. I get goosebumps just thinking about them.
Yes, Ruth Rendell is a great writer.
Great video 😊 and book selections
I recommend Shirley Jackson’s We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Excellent!
Yes, I keep hearing about this book - I need to get that on my TBR!
GREAT recommendation!!!