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obsessssssed. thank you for this. these Lululemon shorts? I need. (and I never thought I would say those words) ... Bluets and The Seas, two incredible ones. Can't believe you met Maggie Nelson. and I wish I could read on a bus. Ross, this video was so wonderful. Please continue xx

Dudeeeee finallly!!!! You uploaded!!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤

Missed you too, Ross!!

this vlog was was so special <333 sooo glad to hear that The Seas made quite an impression on you. and the secret special book rec from Maggie Nelson herself! can't wait to see more vlogs from you!

IN HIS VLOGGING ERA LETS GOOOOOOOOO <333

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your vlogs are so soothing, love your taste in books btw

Thanks for this beautiful vlog! ❤❤❤

my favourite is back :-) !!!!

omg i was just rewatching your old videos and now ure back 🥹

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Was sent this way by Benjamin Green and soooo pleased he gave you a shout out. I’m so looking forward to heading to all the content you’ve put up and whatever comes next.

Hey, waiting for a new video!!!!! When are you uploading?? Sending love ❤❤❤❤❤

great selection of books and love the commentary - never heard Piranesi recommended by an architect before and i'm even more keen to pick it up now =) i didn't get on with the Hour of the Star but i did like some of her short stories. would love to hear more of your opinions bout her writing ✨

Just a little reminder that Mishima was a literal fascist and a nostalgic of imperial Japan who tried to organise a military coup to overthrow the democratic government, and after seeing he failed he committed suicide by seppuku. I don't mean it implying that you shouldn't enjoy his literature, I myself loved Confessions of a mask, I felt it was precisely this dark and twisted character of the writer what made the story so special; I just think it is important to keep it in mind and reflect on separating the art from the artist, as the comment you made on him looking cool sounded a bit weird to me. Very nice list nonetheless!

I’m reading the bluest eye by Toni Morrison. I’ve reread this book like 3x. It helps me get back into reading. Next on my list is a little life by hanya yanagihara

omg this was such a good haul i remember finding Yoshimoto's Kitchen just fine, but excited to look at her other works for this year. i've got Amrita on deck. to this day i can't believe i got this huge monograph of James Dean photos for $2 at a library sale. it's the perfect coffee table book!

I found a pristine copy of The Children's Book by A.S.Byatt for 1 Euro very close to when someone had just recommended it to me. Anna Karenina is definitely a good place to start with Tolstoy, but no need to be worried about War and Piece. It's fabulous and it reads like watching a telenovela most of the time.

ross I am absolutely obsessed with your channel. I'm loving the laptop vibe lately as well.

I think my favorite thrift find was my copy of the bluest eye-I got it for a dollar!!

I recently thrifted Lord of the Flies for 1 dollar and 2 for I know why the caged bird sings. I'm so proud of this I'll take this to my grave

You're wonderful! Keep making theses videos. I read 1Q84 about five years ago now, so it might perhaps be time to read it again !

oh my god, these were beautiful recommendations!! if you are enjoying getting into mary oliver's work, i'd recommend reading upstream. one of my favourite books ever! the love and respect and wonder she has for the natural world is written about in stunning prose. x

Just finished the enchanted april! So charming. I wish you peace and hope you feel better soon

"Three Summers" by Margarita Liberaki is one of my favourite novels of all time and is also in the Penguin European writers collection, I highly recommend it (especially in the summer)!

I like to think of buying used/second hand books as rescuing them and rehoming them 😅

Now THAT's a great stack of books! 😎📚👍

Why I avoid the thrift store.

I am a major thrifter of books like I think 90% of my collection is thrifted lol so I really had some great ones But just this year I bought a hardcover in good condition of Goldfinch by Donna Tartt for only 250php or 3.55 pounds!!

Thanks for the recommendation on the second hand book store. Does anyone have any other recs in London? I much prefer to buy second hand as good value for money.

the GLASSES! they look really cool on you <3 and also I think the laptop webcam makes this pretty aesthetic!

Recently purchased Anna Karenina and was like 😱 no don’t spoil it lol Edit: You have 3 of the ones that I recently picked up. Pretty cool! Anna Karenina, Braiding Sweetgrass and A Month in the Country

my dark vanessa + lolita! please check them out

ross… you flatter me too much what the heck😭 so honored to be mentioned🫶🫶 we should def discuss checkout-19 when you read :)

i really enjoyed anna karenina! levin and kitty were my favorite characters. i got a beautiful copy of east of eden for just $2 and it was in perfect condition.

hi Ross! heartbreaks are tough - taking on new hobbies & reading has definitely kept me busy and happy during my own heartbreak. Nevertheless, your book haul is full of GEMS, so that's something to be excited about :)

lispector is a slippery slope.. once you get the inkling that she may be a fav i promise you wont be able to stop!! (at least that is what has happened with me, haha)

love ur videos sm!!!! altho can u flip ur video so the book title isnt mirrored hehe its abit hard to read bc of it 😢😢 thank u !! keep posting!!

about 2k subs, your video modern classics was on for you page, also Congratulations!

No! Flip the video 😭😭

I'm glad you're enjoying Clarice. She writes very good stuff. Im on a break from Murakami after reading Kafka on the shore and not liking it very much...but his writing was cool, I have a copy of Nowergian wood and After dark which I want to read next. Excited to hear your next thoughts about 1q84

I adore when people pick up the book copy and show it to us, not just its picture. Love your insights and your calming voice. <3

do you have a favorite book of each genre

I adore your videos, they’re so soothing!

Sorry to hear that you are experiencing heartbreak at the moment. With time things will get easier to bear. Thanks for the great video, I will be adding quite a few of these books to my tbr and I think I will finally give A Room With a View a read this month. Keep up the great content!

very smexy list !!! so glad you’re enjoying Lispector! she’s honestly such a gift to this world 💫 gonna be greedy with questions eep! 1) fav bev 2) fav silly weekend drink 3) what book changed the way you move/see the world? 4) what’s a set of words or a phrase that has always stuck with you? 5) fav cheat meal 6) does pineapple belong on pizza? 7) personal fav Murakami book? 8) fav thing(s) to do when you’re not reading? 9) your fav thing about yourself 💛

my april tbr consists of 1q84 (because of the book club 🤭), resurrection by tolstoy for uni and sula by toni morrison because that’s shawn mccomb’s book club pick for april :)) very book clubby and long-book focused tbr, but i’ll probably read other stuff as well in the end because of my poor self-discipline and mood reading habits 😂