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This haul is *chefs kiss*! I loveddd The Anthropologists and I'm currently reading The Coin and it's great! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on all of these!

Ooooh, I’m thrilled you’re reading and loving I Who Have Never Known Men, it’s one of my favourite books of this year. I must, must, must read Eva Baltasar. I need to get to Real Estate now I know there is more non fiction coming. I just read August Blue, with lovely Nathan, not my fav Levy, I think Swimming Home remains my favourite. Sending all the apartment luck vibes!

Ok, I’m definitely bumping Crash up my list!

‘there’s a little bird here’ 🥲

can always count on you for a sexy stack of books. v v curious to hear your thoughts on Crash. it's quite a strange one and stopped reading it as a novel at some point and more of a long form poem. if you do get a chance, Cronenberg's adaptation of the movie is a fun companion piece with that cool n sexy 90s feel.

Love the sound of all of these. I’ve added the anthropologists to my wish list. I have Mary Oliver’s Dog Songs but am saving it for when I need some soul food!

you look great. america is treating you well

this is such a good list! i think the first 5 or 6 books were directly plucked from my list of beloveds and must-reads. i would like to borrow the anthropologists and the coin from you pls... body work is such a good book idea for ohad! i want all of us to chat about it :)

Bring on the dystopian and the poets! After my own heart with the Harpman and Boulder….yes 🥰🥰. Oh I loved to be reminded of the Deborah Levy. I’m sending all the good good apartment vibes 😍

sending good vibes for the apartment hunt!! i really enjoyed the material even though i’m not into comedy either, i feel like it’s more about the relationships between the characters than anything. i’ve never seen a copy of the didion play, i just reread the memoir and would be so interested to read the play too!!

good luck on the apt hunt!!! i hope you find something soon!!!!! the big strand really overwhelms me!!!

As a native Catalan speaker it always makes me so happy to see Catalan literature on Booktube outside of Spain! ❤ I also loved Boulder, one of my favourite books, listened to the Catalan audiobook version and it worked so well but I want to buy it to reread it again and take notes. A Spanish book/memoir I can recommend on being trans in the Madrid of the 80s is Bad Habit by Alana Potrero, the best book published in Spain in 2023, in my opinion

Maybe you would like to give Don de Lillo's short stories a try? I would recommend The Angel Esmeralda as a good collection.

Hello from France!! Beautiful haul Ben- can’t wait to hear your thoughts about them!☺️🫶

stunning haul as usual ⭐intrigued with crash by ballard, looking forward to your thoughts about it also would love to see a deborah levy video from you ben, i don't know where to start from her works ~

Crash is strange and brilliant. Definitely recommend watching the film adaptation by David Cronenberg if you haven't seen it already its super evocative and atmospheric :)

My wallet will not appreciate this…I’m always influenced by your reading lists😅

ur cool

we need more outfit vlogs 🖤

Always loving your vibe, Ben

Wow, you have totally sold me on "A flat place" with that description of having a bodily experience in regards to the writing !! small correction in regards to Fleur jaeggy: she is swiss, not swedish ;) I found her book "Sweet days of discipline" exquisite, it is very short so if you are in the mood to try her again, I highly recommend it !

new york looks great on you! glad it worked out :)

Oooh I’ve just started If Only. That opening scene. It’s a good one! We love Kathryn Scanlon!! Agreed regarding Aug 9 Fog.

yayyy for some amazing books!! i’ll be picking up if only soon, it’ll be my first hjorth!! a flat place also sounds super intriguing

I read A Flat Place after your last video, not something I would usually pick up but you inspired me, and I'm so glad! I loved it.

I Am the Brother of XX was my first Jaeggy and i did NOT like it at all. without knowing it, it wasn't until years later that i returned to her with Sweet Days of Discipline that i enjoyed a whole lot more. i think you might get along with that one! it swims in the same fluid prose, but it's a lot more grounded. i need to give State of Paradise a go! it sounds weird and wild!!!

Looove that cover of If Only. I haven’t read any Hjorth and really want to. I have Will & Testament on the shelves, I think it’s that one. Ha. I loved A Flat Place too, what a wonderful book!

My New York girl!!!? I’ll be there in October let’s kick it 👁️👄👁️

Love you back in nyc. the Lauren van den berg sounds really interesting

i also need to read more hjorth

Missed you but never apologize for life happening, no pressure 🖤

I *will* be picking up at least 3 of these reads to the chagrin of my wallet😅🫠

i loved the second storyline of this video..starring Jacob. I knew he will eventually take off the cone and the thrill was if and when you’ll realise it 😁 very funny!

the urge to delete and erase hits me daily. its a lot being exposed to everything on the internet whilst also allowing yourself to be perceived by others on the internet. it is definitely a balancing act! the internet has brought very beautiful people into my life-including you!-and gives space for expression. sending you love!!

That reading from The Stillest Day was absolutely gorgeous! I need to read the book now ❤ Thank you for your recommendation!

Can relate to the doom scrolling. Just delete it all! Hahaha. I usually just delete what ever app I find myself feeling shitty over.

ooof those feelings you were talking about in the beginning, when I get that way it makes me question why I do anything. It puts me.... not in a slump but like a non-caring state. I start to think nothing matters and why do I even read, why do I even watch films, none of it matters. And then usually a couple weeks pass and I overload myself with music and film and literature because I love them and they are my passions. I'm also reading Malina as part of Sophie's book club. Not far into it, though, I plan on reading a lot this weekend ✨✨✨

the doomscrolling induced anxiety is so real and something i’ve been feeling lately too. i’ve implemented no-phone mornings and nights and am really trying to stick to my screen time limits in an effort to fight it!! i hope you’re feeling better and thank you for being open about it!! i can’t wait to pick up scaffolding. good luck with the move!!

oh i have if only on netgalley and you made me so excited to pick it up!! i’m in love with the trophy horse tattoo, it looks great!! also loving the chatty vlog, i always struggle with filming clips of what i’m doing when i’m vlogging so this is such a vibe

😘 I send you a big hug.😘😘😘😘

Ooh I have the arc of Scaffolding.. you've prompted me to dive in as soon as I finish my current book. Haven't read any of her fiction before either but enjoyed Flaneuse.

Omg it's you! Beautiful vid. Thumbnail pic snagged me, I'm gonna copy it sometime. Thank you for sharing, you're not alone. The world is weirder than ever right now..

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Ooof I can relate! Doom scrolling has taken a serious toll on my mental health lately. We all have to remember to take care of ourselves. Sending you so much love Ben- and can't wait for you to be back in NYC!