Another wonderful writerly chat, Ed’s book sounds really good and I loved hearing how it was inspired by family history. Really looking forward to your Douglas Bruton chat!
Laundyman’s Boy sounds very interesting. Loved your tribute to Edna O’Brien❤. I read Ti Amo last year and really loved it, curieus to hear what you think of it.
Glad to hear (re-hear) that you liked Wild Houses so much. It was one of the books on the list that appealed to me most and I ordered a copy. Looking forward to it even more now.
Lee’s Laundryman’s Boy sounds so good that I immediately placed a library hold. I was already on the waiting list for Liz Moore’s new novel. Like Lee, I really enjoyed her earlier book, Unseen World, so now I am curious whether I will agree with him that Unseen World is better than God of the Woods.
Love the blouse in the Irish colours 🇮🇪 💕 I started on a very strong corticosteroidsl inhaler and it has really helped. I still get coughing fits but no where as bad as previously. I’ve started carrying chewing gum and boiled sweets to suck to stop the cough in public. I had fun last night compiling my list of ten best Canadian novels for 100 best Can Lit.
Wonderful interview with Edward Lee. The Laundryman’s Boy sounds so good! And you had a lovely chat together. Thanks as always, Shawn, for brightening my day. And that blouse 💕! Beautiful tribute to Edna O’Brien. I just picked up a copy of the trilogy and looking forward to it. 🇮🇪 Thank you for showing your copy, it was absolutely gorgeous.
Ti Amo by Hanne Ørstavik was in my top 10 reads of 2023. It was my first experience reading her. Absolutely loved it. And now I will definitely follow up with Love.
Antepenultimate - I learned a new word! I have loved the word penultimate for many decades, I think because it seems strange and now I am so happy to know antepenultimate. I will be o the lookout for opportunities to use it tomorrow.
How I love Edna o Brien and that clip was great Thanks I saw a wonderful documentary on her on BBC channel There were no books in her childhood home other than a bible
An excellent novel about Ukrainian immigrants on the Prairies is Barbara Joan Scott’s “The Taste of Honey.” Three generations of women hack at life. And yes, please bring Sharon Butala back. She is a gem.
You seem a bit short of breath in this video. If possible, it might be a good idea to have an xray. It would stink to have pneumonia and not treat it. I hope you feel much better soon.
Another wonderful writerly chat, Ed’s book sounds really good and I loved hearing how it was inspired by family history. Really looking forward to your Douglas Bruton chat!
I have so many great author chats and whatnot in the pipeline, I think I need to hire some editing staff :)
nobody could make such a unique tribute for edna o'brien than you dear Shawn
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Laundyman’s Boy sounds very interesting. Loved your tribute to Edna O’Brien❤.
I read Ti Amo last year and really loved it, curieus to hear what you think of it.
I've just got a bare start on Ti Amo on audio and can see why you loved it!
Glad to hear (re-hear) that you liked Wild Houses so much. It was one of the books on the list that appealed to me most and I ordered a copy. Looking forward to it even more now.
It's so good! Will be so curious to hear your thoughts.
Lee’s Laundryman’s Boy sounds so good that I immediately placed a library hold. I was already on the waiting list for Liz Moore’s new novel. Like Lee, I really enjoyed her earlier book, Unseen World, so now I am curious whether I will agree with him that Unseen World is better than God of the Woods.
I loathed Unseen World and couldn't finish it. lol
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I really enjoyed hearing your guest discuss his works. I'm glad you're feeling better. Thank you for this.
I'm so glad!
So many Montreal connections in your last few videos! Love the chat with your mystery guest.
Ed was great, wasn't he! :)
Love the blouse in the Irish colours 🇮🇪 💕
I started on a very strong corticosteroidsl inhaler and it has really helped. I still get coughing fits but no where as bad as previously.
I’ve started carrying chewing gum and boiled sweets to suck to stop the cough in public.
I had fun last night compiling my list of ten best Canadian novels for 100 best Can Lit.
Thanks for all the advice! I'm going to ask my doctor about the inhaler.
Wonderful interview with Edward Lee. The Laundryman’s Boy sounds so good! And you had a lovely chat together. Thanks as always, Shawn, for brightening my day. And that blouse 💕! Beautiful tribute to Edna O’Brien. I just picked up a copy of the trilogy and looking forward to it. 🇮🇪 Thank you for showing your copy, it was absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you for all the comments! I hope you'll check out Edward Lee's novel!
I placed a hold at the library! I hope it will come in soon. ❤️📚
Ti Amo by Hanne Ørstavik was in my top 10 reads of 2023. It was my first experience reading her. Absolutely loved it. And now I will definitely follow up with Love.
Now that I'm aways into it, I can only imagine how powerful it must have been for you! ❤️
@@shawnbreathesbooks Very much so ❤
Antepenultimate - I learned a new word! I have loved the word penultimate for many decades, I think because it seems strange and now I am so happy to know antepenultimate. I will be o the lookout for opportunities to use it tomorrow.
Ha ha - you're welcome!
How I love Edna o Brien and that clip was great Thanks I saw a wonderful documentary on her on BBC channel There were no books in her childhood home other than a bible
Yes she was a one-of-a-kind writer. I remember that detail from her memoir, Country Girl.
An excellent novel about Ukrainian immigrants on the Prairies is Barbara Joan Scott’s “The Taste of Honey.” Three generations of women hack at life. And yes, please bring Sharon Butala back. She is a gem.
Oooh, I'll look that one up - the title and the author are both new to me!
Yes, indeed, hoping to have Sharon back on my channel soon :)
You seem a bit short of breath in this video. If possible, it might be a good idea to have an xray. It would stink to have pneumonia and not treat it. I hope you feel much better soon.
I don't seem to have any other pneumonia-like symptoms, but thank you for your concern! 🩷