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@@cherry_4996 I can’t wait to read them all. Thanks for watching. 😊

@@LifewClairee. Hiya! The book is fine for children but I don’t think they’ll enjoy it unless the child loves Edinburgh. I’d recommend The Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig. It is absolutely charming for children and adults. 😊

@@enchantedbookendzThank you so much ! ❤

@@LifewClairee. You’re most welcome! 😊

@@abenavides60 Woohoo! Yea, it was a strange book indeed. Have you read any other books by the author? Thanks for watching the video! :)

@@milk3014 Exciting! I hope you like the book. The blue book is The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton. It has been on my shelf for a while; I’m planning to read it next year. Thank you so much for watching the video! Happy reading! :)

Hi! I found nothing in the book that was degrading to Italians. Mario Puzo himself was a son of Italian immigrants and in this fictional book he has created a "mythical culture" of the Italian American organized crime groups. There is nothing that attacks or degrades the lovely Italian culture or Italians. I have read many books, and I must say that his writing style is unique and effective. The character developments and plot both are extraordinary. It is truly a masterpiece. I found it very entertaining and in no way did I generalize anything in the book with "all Italians". I hope you give this book a try!

Thanks for answering the questions. I have never heard of any of these books except Dostoevsky's The Idiot. I do plan to read Crime and Punishment next year. I'm about to finish War and Peace. If Tolstoy hadn't written the longest epilogue I've ever come across, I would have posted a review last week. I have now added The Siege to my TBR list. It looks like a book I'll like. Thanks for watching the video! :)

@tanyab244 I'm so jealous you've read all her books! I can't wait to read The King's Messenger. If I don't find that book soon, I think I might read Mariana next. I didn't know about The Deadly Hours; I'll add it to my TBR list. Thanks. :)

@@GarySwafford-p2f Thanks for watching the video. I can’t wait to read more of her books! Do you have a favorite book by her? Aw thanks so much for sharing the video to the author’s twitter! 😯

@@enchantedbookendz I have many faves from Oates' books, Bellefleur was the first one I read way back in 1980, and I immediately knew that I'd be reading her the rest of my life, which I have. You Must Remember This is wonderful. As are Blonde and We Were the Mulvaneys are her recent Butcher. Among her short story collections I love Wild Nights!, Lovely Dark Deep and High Lonesome. And she's a great literary essayist and poet. Please go right now and read my fave Oates poem, Burning Oak, November & let me know what you think.

@@GarySwafford-p2f Thank you for sharing some of your favorite titles. I read the poem. It brought me to tears. 😭 I reread it a couple of times and it just settled in my heart like a heaviness I can’t do anything about! That last word of the poem, “yesterday”, brings the reality of a life’s end into perspective. Anyway, I don’t know what I’m saying. I loved the poem. Thank you! :)

@@enchantedbookendz yes indeed. It's a little masterpiece.

@TwoScoopsXD That's great! I watched the movies after reading the book but I was able to enjoy the movies. Knowing that Mario Puzo wrote both the books and the script is incredible. Thanks for watching the video! 🙂

Haha I've noticed that most men hate vampires whereas women love them lol. Ah yes, your wife might enjoy this book! Thanks for watching, Joseph! 🙂

@@enchantedbookendz - let me clarify - Vampires are fine, but I hate the more handsome young vampires in love stuff that I ultimately blame Anne Rice for after her Interview with a Vampire. I recently watched _Bram Stoker's Dracula_ from the early '90s and while I can nit pick about the story it was absolutely gorgeous to look at and very creepy!

@@JosephFrancisBurton That makes sense! You should absolutely stay away from the Twilight series. 😄

@@JosephFrancisBurton I’m not surprised about the google search results. Georgette Heyer was the first woman in the 20th century to research and write historical fiction (specifically, romance) set in the regency era. She was known for the accuracy of her research and so I have no doubt that some of the phrases she used in her stories were indeed from that era. One such phrase I can recall from the top of my head is ‘Pink of the Ton’. There are many but I borrowed the book from the library so I don’t have it with me to look up more regency slang. 😄 Thanks for watching the video, Joseph! 😊

@@enchantedbookendz Ankita, thank you for that - your comment explains a lot to me..!!

@@megclouds I’m glad! 😊 Thanks for watching the video.

@@JosephFrancisBurton Thanks for watching the video! 😊

@vevoreads You are most welcome. I'm glad you loved the book! I do recall liking Marner's neighbor and her little boy. I don't recall their names now but some of their scenes were so heartwarming. Thank you for watching the video!

@@tanliz765 You’re most welcome! I hope you enjoy the book. Happy reading! 😊

Joseph, thanks for watching the video! Now that you’ve said these two are your least favorite novels by Eliot, I’m really looking forward to reading her other novels! :D Oh, yes, the Cass brothers! Great, I’m adding Daniel Deronda to my reading list right now. Thanks! 😊

@@enchantedbookendz - Thanks for beware, my opinions are in the minority. I am aware that Middlemarch is the most brilliant thing I ever read - but I spent 18 months on it and it was not an enjoyable experience to get through HAHA but I acknowledge that it is an amazing work of literature! Daniel Deronda is just as long, but in my mind much more coherant with the two major plot lines interwoven seamlessly. Whatever you decide, I hope you enjoy your next George Eliot read and I am looking forward to hear more of your opinions on her work. George Eliot is indeed amazing!

Thanks! Yeah, this was so engrossing that I couldn’t stop listening. I can never sit still while listening to an audiobook so I end up cleaning my apartment or cooking lol. 😆 Thanks for watching the video!

@@JosephFrancisBurton You’re welcome! Thanks for watching the video. Ah, lucky you! 😄 I have always worked in an office but thankfully my coworkers are nothing like the ones in this book.

Hi Joseph! Ah Oxford is another great place for book lovers! Lots of bookstores! I recently moved to Canada and I’m already missing the bookstores in UK. Hopefully, I’ll get to Precious Bane soon and post a review. Thanks for watching the video! 😊

Yeah, the first three don’t seem to be very popular books. Thanks for watching the video, David! 😊

Probably ‘cause it was pretty late at night 🤭

Hi Joseph! Thanks for watching the video! 😊

I agree it is a very dark atmospheric book. Thanks for watching the video! 😊

Hi Joseph. It was truly heartbreaking. Thanks for watching the video. :)

Hi Joseph! I know, right?! I have a new-found respect for Yorkshire farmers after reading some of the incidents in this book. Thank you for watching the video. 😊

Haha I think farmers are a hardened breed for whom a few cow kicks are probably a routine thing, something that is expected and they probably know how to avoid it. For them it must have been funny to see a man with a fancy degree (on how to treat animals) get harmlessly kicked and shoved. Also, Herriot was the new vet and they much preferred the previous vet. They did however always send Herriot away with a few eggs or goodies, or at least invited him for a meal. Thanks for watching the video! 😊

@garyrobinson8665 I'm so glad you enjoyed this book. Thank you for watching this video and for the book recommendations. I have added them to my TBR list. 😊

Hi Joseph, this is the first readalong I’m hosting so I’m thrilled and looking forward to see how it goes. I’m sorry to hear you won’t be joining but I truly appreciate your continued support. Thanks for watching! 😊💛

@@enchantedbookendz - the only reason I am not joining yours is due to my lack of time. I apologize for that - but I would otherwise be thrilled to join. Have fun with it..!!

@@JosephFrancisBurton I totally understand. You’re good. Thanks 😊

Yes, it does! Happy reading and thanks for watching! 😊

@@enchantedbookendzThank you for replying! 💜 I wish your channel grows more.

Thanks for watching and for great recommendations! 😊I think I'll like Billy Summers. I've added it to my TBR list.

Yay, congrats on finishing this amazing book! I've subscribed to your channel. I would very much love to hear your thoughts on this book. Thanks for watching! 😊

@@enchantedbookendz Thanks I should put up a review in the next week or so, there is so much to process!

😂🌈 Thanks for watching!

@JosephFrancisBurton Yay! I'm thrilled for you to read this book and I can't wait to hear your thoughts on it. Thank you so much for watching. Happy reading! 😊

@@enchantedbookendz - I am not able to find a used copy within my budget for the time being ... in the meantime I will wait for my library to get a copy!!

@@JosephFrancisBurton I hope you get it soon! I love libraries; I too borrowed this book from the library.

Indeed! Thanks for watching 😊

You are most welcome! I hope you love this look. Thanks for watching and happy reading! 😊

You are most welcome! Yes, it was indeed a pleasant surprise. Thanks for watching. I’m waiting for your review of Middlemarch!

@@enchantedbookendz - OH gosh, thank you but I put my review of Middlemarch up about about 18 months ago. Sorry to say I did it as a very long and rambling livestream so it may be too long for most people to watch. Thank you for your interest.

Aww thanks Anna! I’m so glad to hear this. Happy reading! 💛

Thank you, Kevin! 💛

@@enchantedbookendz I did a review on my Book Review Channel as well, if you'd like to check it out! th-cam.com/video/b6EYqSRE3Zg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=411j-3k7Gpz4j8xi

You’re most welcome! Thanks for watching! 😊

@57mahalakshmi Thanks! I hope you love it! Happy reading ☺️