as a Turkish reader (and wannabe writer) I didn't expect to see Sabahattin Ali immediately the video started :') thank you soooo muchhhhhh, I think Turkish literature is underrated, first time seeing your channel and ofc subscribing for life now! I love your vibe
I’m surprised that not more people are talking about him because he truly is an amazing writer! His book is probably one of my favourites that I read this year!
@@abigailelenas i personally love his story collections even more, but i don't think they ever got the chance to get translated to english :((((( you can also try reading Orhan Pamuk
I'm currently really longing for someone I'm deeply in love with (as in, I never loved someone as much as this), and for some reason this video was really comforting to watch. Also put some of the books you recommended on my to read list. Thanks for this video and the book recommendations :)
I can deeply relate, you are definitely not alone. I‘m glad you enjoyed the recommendations, I think books always bring a lot of comfort when you‘re going through a difficult time
The Annie Ernaux obsession, oh how I relate. I read her books for the first time at university some ten years ago. Such joy from erading her! My favourites are Les années and La place. But also Mémoire de fille is nice.
I‘m glad I‘m not alone with my obsession! I have been listening to lots of interviews and she is so intelligent, I‘m very enamoured with her. Thank you for your recommendations, I think I will read Les années next once I have finished Passion Simple!
I am still on the early parts with him trying to settle into his job and meeting his odd co-worker, but I am sold already. Love the cynicism and world-weariness that's already very present. Thank you for reviewing an author I would otherwise have continued to be ignorant of 👍
wow im turkish!! i was so surprised when i saw the first book title because I was not expecting that! it brought back memories :] it's a turkish classic and a must read. i had to read it for literature class in 9th grade. it's called ''Kürk Mantolu Madonna'' in turkish! and I loved it, it's a great book!
Yesss!!! I was shocked as well the book is great though definitely deserves more recognition worldwide. 9. sınıfta Sabahattin Ali okumak ulusal bir deneyim sanırım 😂
i read a lot of turkish literature, but i can't say i was mad about most of it, but we are out here reading it! (i did like early orhan pamuk though, esp his 1st)
@@rosegreensummer I totally agree most of it isn’t top tier at all. But to me if someone was up there it was Sabahattin Ali. Pamuk is great other than that as a turkish english lit major I think it’s mid including Atay etc.
exactly!! especially seeing the english titles knowing damn well that title isn't supposed to be in that language is kind of disturbing :D I find that turkish literature is very rich in melancholy and longing. love it! also merhaba!! ğsaldfpçaskçdfğp
I love Annie Ernaux! The first one of her books that I read was "L'événement" and I frankly think that it should be required reading. I desperately want to read "Madonna in a fur coat" now...
I am sooo in love with Annie Ernaux and I desperately want to read everything she has ever written now. L’événement is definitely on my list, I think it might be the next book by her I will be reading actually!
this was such a lovely calming video! i had heard of all of these books except 'madonna in a fur coat' which i immediately put on my to read list. i love how you talk about books :0)
Hello Abigail, I watched this video, and as I watched the part where you talk about Sabahattin Ali’s Madonna in a Fur Coat, I felt a deep ache. I also deeply connected with your philosophical statement, the reflection, where it says you read the book at the perfect time in your life. I met someone, a woman, some time ago, and she quieted that impossible ache inside me. It was the most beautiful connection I've experienced, in a way. She's gone now. I wrote poems about it. I found your TH-cam channel not long ago, and I bought The Madonna in a Fur Coat after your book description and how you chose to talk about it. I have yet to read it, but I will soon. If I may, I'll return and comment once that happens and share a few thoughts with you on what I felt; it seems it'll nourish me.
fantastic!! i am glad i clicked on your video. you have a really soothing voice, and i admire your thoughts and perspectives on the books. thank you for sharing, and you gained a new subscriber. keep it up!
I’m glad I introduced you to him! I actually find it surprising that not more people are talking about his work because his writing is truly phenomenal.
i have read about half of Giovanni's room so take my opinion with a grain of salt. i thought that a large part of the story was Giovani coming to terms with his queerness. Giovanis female partner is traveling through Europe and apart from Giovani. he has to come to terms with the fact that he enjoys the sexual intimacy he experiences with David his male partner. i enjoyed your video.
@@abigailelenas I'll recommend you a more modern book, Abigail, while we are on the subject of love and longing. it is called "The End of Loneliness" by Benedict Wells. check it out. I like your profile pic.
as a Turkish reader (and wannabe writer) I didn't expect to see Sabahattin Ali immediately the video started :') thank you soooo muchhhhhh, I think Turkish literature is underrated, first time seeing your channel and ofc subscribing for life now! I love your vibe
I’m surprised that not more people are talking about him because he truly is an amazing writer! His book is probably one of my favourites that I read this year!
@@abigailelenas i personally love his story collections even more, but i don't think they ever got the chance to get translated to english :((((( you can also try reading Orhan Pamuk
I'm currently really longing for someone I'm deeply in love with (as in, I never loved someone as much as this), and for some reason this video was really comforting to watch. Also put some of the books you recommended on my to read list. Thanks for this video and the book recommendations :)
I can deeply relate, you are definitely not alone. I‘m glad you enjoyed the recommendations, I think books always bring a lot of comfort when you‘re going through a difficult time
@@thatguyontheinternet8320 it is definitely very painful. I’m glad that your situation is getting better, I hope it all works out for you!🤍
@@abigailelenas Thanks for the kind words of encouragement! I hope so too! :)
beautiful video 🫶🏻 i feel like reading all of them 🙌🏻
I really love the churchbells in the background. This is a really fascinating, lovely video of books I haven't actually heard mentioned before.
thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
The Annie Ernaux obsession, oh how I relate. I read her books for the first time at university some ten years ago. Such joy from erading her! My favourites are Les années and La place. But also Mémoire de fille is nice.
I‘m glad I‘m not alone with my obsession! I have been listening to lots of interviews and she is so intelligent, I‘m very enamoured with her. Thank you for your recommendations, I think I will read Les années next once I have finished Passion Simple!
I had never heard of the Ali book, thank you very much I am on the Brooklyn Library waiting list for it now 👍
That‘s exciting, I hope you are going to enjoy the book! I also only discovered him a few weeks ago but wow his writing is truly phenomenal.
I am still on the early parts with him trying to settle into his job and meeting his odd co-worker, but I am sold already. Love the cynicism and world-weariness that's already very present. Thank you for reviewing an author I would otherwise have continued to be ignorant of 👍
wow im turkish!! i was so surprised when i saw the first book title because I was not expecting that! it brought back memories :] it's a turkish classic and a must read. i had to read it for literature class in 9th grade. it's called ''Kürk Mantolu Madonna'' in turkish! and I loved it, it's a great book!
Yesss!!! I was shocked as well the book is great though definitely deserves more recognition worldwide.
9. sınıfta Sabahattin Ali okumak ulusal bir deneyim sanırım 😂
it’s such a great book and definitely a must read! I’m surprised not more people are talking about it!
i read a lot of turkish literature, but i can't say i was mad about most of it, but we are out here reading it! (i did like early orhan pamuk though, esp his 1st)
@@rosegreensummer I totally agree most of it isn’t top tier at all. But to me if someone was up there it was Sabahattin Ali. Pamuk is great other than that as a turkish english lit major I think it’s mid including Atay etc.
as a turkish person it's always a jumpscare seeing turkish autors on foreign book communities fjhspdaoğ
exactly!! especially seeing the english titles knowing damn well that title isn't supposed to be in that language is kind of disturbing :D I find that turkish literature is very rich in melancholy and longing. love it! also merhaba!! ğsaldfpçaskçdfğp
@@chloris7 merhaba
turkish literature is very underrated I think. I definitely want to read more now!
I love Annie Ernaux! The first one of her books that I read was "L'événement" and I frankly think that it should be required reading. I desperately want to read "Madonna in a fur coat" now...
I am sooo in love with Annie Ernaux and I desperately want to read everything she has ever written now. L’événement is definitely on my list, I think it might be the next book by her I will be reading actually!
this was such a lovely calming video! i had heard of all of these books except 'madonna in a fur coat' which i immediately put on my to read list. i love how you talk about books :0)
madonna in a fur coat is a must read honestly, I still think about it almost every day. thank you for the kind words!🤍
The Lover by Marguerite Duras is the most beautiful yet haunting book I have read.
Hello Abigail, I watched this video, and as I watched the part where you talk about Sabahattin Ali’s Madonna in a Fur Coat, I felt a deep ache. I also deeply connected with your philosophical statement, the reflection, where it says you read the book at the perfect time in your life. I met someone, a woman, some time ago, and she quieted that impossible ache inside me. It was the most beautiful connection I've experienced, in a way. She's gone now. I wrote poems about it. I found your TH-cam channel not long ago, and I bought The Madonna in a Fur Coat after your book description and how you chose to talk about it. I have yet to read it, but I will soon. If I may, I'll return and comment once that happens and share a few thoughts with you on what I felt; it seems it'll nourish me.
this was a brilliant video, thank you so much for sharing these books with us. ❤
thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it❤️
This is exactly the video i was looking for right now, loved the recommendations, thank you so much!
thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
fantastic!! i am glad i clicked on your video. you have a really soothing voice, and i admire your thoughts and perspectives on the books. thank you for sharing, and you gained a new subscriber. keep it up!
thank you so much!🤍
What a beautiful video
thank you so much, I‘m glad you found some new recommendations!🤍
Thank you for introducing me to Sabahattin Ali. Subscribed😊
I’m glad I introduced you to him! I actually find it surprising that not more people are talking about his work because his writing is truly phenomenal.
Your so pretty and great video
aww thank you!❤️
i have read about half of Giovanni's room so take my opinion with a grain of salt. i thought that a large part of the story was Giovani coming to terms with his queerness. Giovanis female partner is traveling through Europe and apart from Giovani. he has to come to terms with the fact that he enjoys the sexual intimacy he experiences with David his male partner.
i enjoyed your video.
thank you! that was my interpretation as well. when I was talking about the two people in love I was talking about Giovanni and David.
@@abigailelenas I'll recommend you a more modern book, Abigail, while we are on the subject of love and longing. it is called "The End of Loneliness" by Benedict Wells. check it out.
I like your profile pic.
thank youu these sound like some amazing recommendations,, i havent heard of a lot of these books. definitely adding to the list
you’re very welcome! I hope you enjoy them!🤍
thanku for so many beautiful recommendations, You should try Desiree by Annemarie Selinko
Thank you for the recommendation!