Hi! Here are some non-fiction recommendations for you: Amphibious Soul by Craig Foster and Vanishing Treasures by Kathrine Rundell (since you love Sy Montgomery I'm sure you'll love these), Soundtrack of Silence by Matt Hey a memoir of his journey dealing with losing his hearing, and the one I am currently reading The Bookshop; History of The American Bookstore which reflects on the history and importance of independent bookshops. There is a whole chapter on Parnassus! Happy Reading!
Love love your channel and know of the cookbook author you mention. Speaking of which, for 2024 I borrowed from the library the cookbook DOLCI!! then immediately bought one for myself and gave them as Christmas gifts to family and friends. This cookbook is magical! Pictures of Italy and a font that is gorgeous and kind to eyes, I made the amaretti cookies as well as the carrot cake with marscapone/heavy whipped cream frosting, both now part of the Vitamin Dessert repertoire. Hugs to you both and Teddie.
My number one most anticipated book for 2025 is Open, Heaven by Seán Hewitt. His 300,000 Kisses was on my top ten list for 2024 and I really enjoyed “All Down Darkness Wide: A Memoir” from a few years ago.
Hooray for fellow dog/book enthusiasts! Teddy is indeed a Welsh Terrier. He's the third Welshie that we've had--but only the first one was intentional (the other two were rescues who happened to come our way). I also love schnauzers.
Love that the tree is still there! Recipes coming Joel?? I want to thank you for inspiring my Irish author readings last year! Especially loved Brooklyn and Long Island by Colm Toibin.
I’m also looking forward to Isaac’s Song and the new SA Cosby book, as well as Nesting by Rosin O’Donnell and the new Brynn Greenwood book, Nobody Knows You’re Here, coming at some point in summer 2025
Lots of these sound really good! 😀Non fiction rec for you is: Holding the Line: Women in the Great Arizona Mine Strike, by Barbara Kingsolver- this is wonderful, I'm reading this now - really engaging social history at its most human - endorsement by Ann Patchett on the Uk back cover which is nice
BE KIND! People need to remember that more, especially in this day and age the US is currently going through (and has been the last several years). As always, love seeing videos with you all together. You two warm the heart 💗
Hi, I love your channel. I recently read The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts, non-fiction that came out in 2022. It’s a wonderful story that I’d never heard of involving a woman in her 60s who decides to ride horseback from her home in Maine to California. I love stories about animals and one of my favorites is The Eighty Dollar Champion also by Ms Letts.
Some NF recommendations for you, mostly in the nature/animals vein. All three of Robin Wall Kimmerer's books, her first being Braiding Sweetgrass, and I highly recommend the audiobook, since she narrates and her voice is so powerful and moving. World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, and she has a new release as well called Bite by Bite. Also Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach! Her writing is well-researched and informative, but she's also so funny it makes all her work very approachable and digestible. And this one isn't non-fiction, but I think you would enjoy the author Kent Haruf, specifically Our Souls at Night. Happy reading!
Looking forward to a couple of the books you spoke about - by the way, I read Snow Child because of your talking about it and thanks for a great read - more to come from you new list of coming out soon books!!☺️
I was surprised to find an earlier (2022) Coinneach MacLeod book available from the local library. Looking forward reading The Hebridean Baker: recipes and wee stories from the Scottish Islands. Thanks to you both!
“Love & Saffron” by Kim Fay was one of my reading highlights of 2024. I’m excited that Kim will be releasing a new book, “Kate & Frida” on March 11th. 😀
I'm looking forward to a few of these books. A couple of my favorite nonfiction reads from last year: Another Word For Love by Carvell Wallace and The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
Zora’s final novel- The Life of Herod the Great-was released January 7. It’s a historical novel “retelling” of Herod the Great. Zora is quite the historian, anthropologist and spiritualist so I have zero doubt she left any stone unturned. I download a sample but I’m sure I’ll be buying a copy.
I don't read a lot of non fiction, but last year I read Hijab Butch Blues, by Lamya H., the memoir of a queer Muslin organizer living in NY. Listened to it on audio, which is something else I don't do often. The narrator, who is not the author, does a good job.
I am excited to find out about Big Chief-- always listening to Morgan Talty's recommendations. I just finished reading another novel he recommended... "Good Girl" by Aria Aber, an astonishing book being released today.
I am a huge fan of S.A. Cosby too! I just finished a wonderful fiction book by Evison called "The Heart of Winter" that you both might enjoy. As for NF books, model Elle MacPherson's new book Elle was fantastic and next up for me are - Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America by Chatelain & Whiskey Tender by Jackson Taffa.
Dusk by Robbie Arnott isn’t released here in Ireland until August/September. I find it weird in our digital age that books cannot be published on the same day world wide in digital form.
I have two biography recommendations coming out this year. I paid attention to these because I have a US history project. Mark Twain by Ron Chernow is coming out in May. I think people who liked James might be interested in it. Joseph Smith by John G. Turner is coming out in June. You might have to be interested in westward expansion to be interested in this one.
Thanks for the recommendations. I just heard about the Chernow book this morning when I listened to the most recent episode of the NYT Book Review podcast.
So many incredible books to look forward to, super excited for the new Kim Fay! On Selznick, I can't remember if you've read The Marvels, but if not you must. Also he did a special edition of Walt Whitman's Live Oak With Moss, illustrated and with a lot of commentary that is achingly beautiful and super gaaay! That you should definitely get to if you've not seen it.
I think the thing I'm most excited for that you didn't mention is Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen. I don't even know what to expect, but I'm sure it will be a good time.
I’m waiting for the phone call from my local indie to tell me Isaac’s Song is ready for me to pick up. I just looked up how I read Don’t Cry For Me and it was audio. I thought for sure I read the physical copy, which I definitely have. Anyway, I’ll be reading the physical book this time. Guess that’s ok as Daniel Black isn’t the narrator this time. I started Ruby Fruit Jungle last night and I’m loving it! Anna Paquin is a perfect narrator for it. So, thanks for that recommendation!!
Hi! Here are some non-fiction recommendations for you: Amphibious Soul by Craig Foster and Vanishing Treasures by Kathrine Rundell (since you love Sy Montgomery I'm sure you'll love these), Soundtrack of Silence by Matt Hey a memoir of his journey dealing with losing his hearing, and the one I am currently reading The Bookshop; History of The American Bookstore which reflects on the history and importance of independent bookshops. There is a whole chapter on Parnassus! Happy Reading!
Thank you so much for all the recommendations! Happy reading!
Love love your channel and know of the cookbook author you mention. Speaking of which, for 2024 I borrowed from the library the cookbook DOLCI!! then immediately bought one for myself and gave them as Christmas gifts to family and friends. This cookbook is magical! Pictures of Italy and a font that is gorgeous and kind to eyes, I made the amaretti cookies as well as the carrot cake with marscapone/heavy whipped cream frosting, both now part of the Vitamin Dessert repertoire. Hugs to you both and Teddie.
I love amaretti cookies. A good cookbook is a wonderful thing, and I hope more people learn that!
My number one most anticipated book for 2025 is Open, Heaven by Seán Hewitt.
His 300,000 Kisses was on my top ten list for 2024 and I really enjoyed “All Down Darkness Wide: A Memoir” from a few years ago.
I really, really need to catch up to All Down Darkness Wide. It's been on my list for ages.
Happy new year. I'm a new subscriber who is legally blind and a dog/ book enthusiast. Is Teddy a Welsh Terrier? I have a mini schnauzer
Hooray for fellow dog/book enthusiasts! Teddy is indeed a Welsh Terrier. He's the third Welshie that we've had--but only the first one was intentional (the other two were rescues who happened to come our way). I also love schnauzers.
Love that the tree is still there! Recipes coming Joel??
I want to thank you for inspiring my Irish author readings last year! Especially loved Brooklyn and Long Island by Colm Toibin.
Maybe 2025 will finally be my year to read Colm Toibin.
@ Intense family drama Greg!
Thanks for this, looking forward to the new Anne Tyler and Eowyn Ivey books.
I'm so excited to read them.
I’m also looking forward to Isaac’s Song and the new SA Cosby book, as well as Nesting by Rosin O’Donnell and the new Brynn Greenwood book, Nobody Knows You’re Here, coming at some point in summer 2025
Thank you for the recommendations!
Cannot wait for Anne Tyler's new book. Wonderful to know she's still writing novels in her '80s. Such a gem!
I agree!
Lots of these sound really good! 😀Non fiction rec for you is: Holding the Line: Women in the Great Arizona Mine Strike, by Barbara Kingsolver- this is wonderful, I'm reading this now - really engaging social history at its most human - endorsement by Ann Patchett on the Uk back cover which is nice
Thanks for the recommendation--I love Kingsolver but have never read one of her nonfictin works.
BE KIND! People need to remember that more, especially in this day and age the US is currently going through (and has been the last several years). As always, love seeing videos with you all together. You two warm the heart 💗
Hi, I love your channel. I recently read The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts, non-fiction that came out in 2022. It’s a wonderful story that I’d never heard of involving a woman in her 60s who decides to ride horseback from her home in Maine to California. I love stories about animals and one of my favorites is The Eighty Dollar Champion also by Ms Letts.
Some NF recommendations for you, mostly in the nature/animals vein. All three of Robin Wall Kimmerer's books, her first being Braiding Sweetgrass, and I highly recommend the audiobook, since she narrates and her voice is so powerful and moving.
World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil, and she has a new release as well called Bite by Bite. Also Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach! Her writing is well-researched and informative, but she's also so funny it makes all her work very approachable and digestible.
And this one isn't non-fiction, but I think you would enjoy the author Kent Haruf, specifically Our Souls at Night. Happy reading!
Looking forward to a couple of the books you spoke about - by the way, I read Snow Child because of your talking about it and thanks for a great read - more to come from you new list of coming out soon books!!☺️
I'm so glad you also loved The Snow Child! What a great book.
I was surprised to find an earlier (2022) Coinneach MacLeod book available from the local library. Looking forward reading The Hebridean Baker: recipes and wee stories from the Scottish Islands. Thanks to you both!
What a great find! I hope you enjoy his cookbook.
Hi Greg and Joel. I am starting To the Bright Edge of the World tonight. Really looking forward to it and to the new Eowyn Ivey.
I hope you enjoy it!
“Love & Saffron” by Kim Fay was one of my reading highlights of 2024. I’m excited that Kim will be releasing a new book, “Kate & Frida” on March 11th. 😀
I am so ready for a book with the feel of Love and Saffron, so I'm also glad that the new one sounds like it will fit the bill.
I'm looking forward to a few of these books. A couple of my favorite nonfiction reads from last year: Another Word For Love by Carvell Wallace and The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer.
So many exciting books!! I loved Razorblade Tears but have not gotten around to his 2023 release, interested to see what the new one will be.
I look forward to reading more S.A. Cosby.
Zora’s final novel- The Life of Herod the Great-was released January 7. It’s a historical novel “retelling” of Herod the Great. Zora is quite the historian, anthropologist and spiritualist so I have zero doubt she left any stone unturned. I download a sample but I’m sure I’ll be buying a copy.
Teddy is such a sweetheart!!
I don't read a lot of non fiction, but last year I read Hijab Butch Blues, by Lamya H., the memoir of a queer Muslin organizer living in NY. Listened to it on audio, which is something else I don't do often. The narrator, who is not the author, does a good job.
I am excited to find out about Big Chief-- always listening to Morgan Talty's recommendations. I just finished reading another novel he recommended... "Good Girl" by Aria Aber, an astonishing book being released today.
I somehow missed that recommendation--I'll go look for it! Thanks.
I am a huge fan of S.A. Cosby too! I just finished a wonderful fiction book by Evison called "The Heart of Winter" that you both might enjoy. As for NF books, model Elle MacPherson's new book Elle was fantastic and next up for me are - Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America by Chatelain & Whiskey Tender by Jackson Taffa.
Thank you for the nonfiction recommendations! I do have the new Evison book on my list, but it got edged out by the other books included in this list.
Dusk by Robbie Arnott isn’t released here in Ireland until August/September. I find it weird in our digital age that books cannot be published on the same day world wide in digital form.
I have two biography recommendations coming out this year. I paid attention to these because I have a US history project. Mark Twain by Ron Chernow is coming out in May. I think people who liked James might be interested in it. Joseph Smith by John G. Turner is coming out in June. You might have to be interested in westward expansion to be interested in this one.
Thanks for the recommendations. I just heard about the Chernow book this morning when I listened to the most recent episode of the NYT Book Review podcast.
Could you speak more about this trade show? I would to find a convention or show where they supply books for the upcoming months/year.
It was the Pacific Northwest Bookseller's Association trade show. We were invited as the guest of a bookstore that was attending.
@@SupposedlyFun that is SO COOL! I'm in Ohio, and you just inspired me to go on the hunt for tradeshows in the Midwest. Sounds like so much FUN
So many incredible books to look forward to, super excited for the new Kim Fay!
On Selznick, I can't remember if you've read The Marvels, but if not you must. Also he did a special edition of Walt Whitman's Live Oak With Moss, illustrated and with a lot of commentary that is achingly beautiful and super gaaay! That you should definitely get to if you've not seen it.
I think the thing I'm most excited for that you didn't mention is Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen. I don't even know what to expect, but I'm sure it will be a good time.
I’m waiting for the phone call from my local indie to tell me Isaac’s Song is ready for me to pick up. I just looked up how I read Don’t Cry For Me and it was audio. I thought for sure I read the physical copy, which I definitely have. Anyway, I’ll be reading the physical book this time. Guess that’s ok as Daniel Black isn’t the narrator this time.
I started Ruby Fruit Jungle last night and I’m loving it! Anna Paquin is a perfect narrator for it. So, thanks for that recommendation!!
I love Rubyfruit Jungle--and I've thought about re-reading it by audio for Anna Paquin. Joel is already almost done with Isaac's Song!
@ ooh! Does he love it? No keeping secrets! 😉
@@mradcaqbdb He hasn't said! He's on the road so he just texted me that he was almost done.
You may like A Patchwork Planet by Anne Tyler.
Thanks for the recommendation.
Recently found you guys and have been binging. You mentioned elephants…..highly recommend Modoc. Trust me on this one