my grade 11 english teacher inspired me to read more books. His passion for books radiated off of him during every class. I feel the same when i watch your videos. i especially appreciate your approach to reading whjch i think is rare on book tube (at least from what i’ve seen). greetings from toronto :)
I can't possible express in words how much that means to me. It is something I strive for with my own students and sometimes don't feel as though I'm doing a good job. Thank you for the kind words it genuinely means the world to me!
I was just organizing my bookshelves and decided to do the same thing as I realize I've only read about half of them. Sometime I think YT's algorithm is a mind reader! LOL
I can relate to being a slow reader. I average ~32 books a year if I don't have a reading slump. I read classic and postmodern literature so it's usually the type that benefits from slow reading. I guess I could read more books if I picked up genre and contemporary more often but I'm not entirely convinced. I balance out the low number with the fact that I pick up big daunting books on a consistent basis. Knocking those out gives me that game achievement satisfaction that others might get from a big yearly book total. And of course the pleasure from the books themselves is the main motivator.
I'm annoyed that we exist within a reading climate that dictates that reading ONLY 32 books in a year is considered slow? That's over two books a month! That's not slow at all! I read about that many this year! What books have you been reading recently?
@@colorlesswonderland I'm finishing up Don Quixote right now. Earlier this month I read Selected Stories by Robert Walser and The Swerve by Stephen Greenblatt.
This is what I love about making videos, you share with me a ton of books that I have never heard about and I hopefully get to do the same! Thank you so much for the kind words Pedro!
Loved hearing about New York review books!! Super interesting and the type of books I really enjoy. Kind of unsure where to start with their books, a video about them would be very cool. Also big fan of Yukio Mishimi and Japanese fiction in general :)
Thank you so much for the kind words! As I am still new to NYRB's, I would definitely recommend going through their catalogue on their website and seeing what interests you! It's super easy to navigate and there is always a ton of cool new stuff to explore! What other Japanese fiction have you read so far and would recommend?
I’m really curious about Less Than Zero, I watched the movie with Robert Downey Jr. because I heard it inspired the Weeknd song of the same name. I was disappointed but from what I’ve read it wasn’t a very faithful adaptation so I have a lot of hope for the book and think I’ll pick it up sometime. Also, good timing with The Sailor Who Fell from Grace With the Sea because I just read it last week and feel the same way. I read The Sound of Waves this past summer too but am still slowly getting into his work. If you haven’t watched the Paul Schrader film Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters then I would highly recommend it, it’s what introduced me to him in the first place and it has an amazing score as well. Edit: saw the other comment about Mishima lol
I actually had no idea they made a movie version of Less than Zero with RDJ as Julian of all characters which is super compelling. I think you would love the book so let me know when you check it out! And yep haha love me some Mishima! I think the movie is due for a rewatch now
I actually watched that movie and bought the criterion for it before I read any of mishima's books or knew anything about him really! I only watched it because I loved Schrader's other movie first reformed and had to check out his other work. I LOVED a life in four chapters and have been eagerly waiting for the right time to rewatch it. There are sections of the movie that left me truly breathless!
@@colorlesswonderland that’s interesting, I also loved first reformed, but I haven’t seen A life in four chapters yet. I guess I wasn’t sure if it would be better to go into it having read at least a book or two of his. From your reviews though, I definitely want to pick one up very soon! Thanks! Also I love your channel, it’s very refreshing :)
hey , i really enjoy your videos and you approach towards the hoarding culture ( atleast that's what I call it ) of booktube . I'd appreciate if you could write the names of the books you mention in your videos in your discription . Much love and support 😊
Heya, huge fan of the channel. I know your a huge movie buff. Do you have any recommendations of books about movies such as a collection of movie reviews?
Hey Allan! If you are looking for a collection of movie reviews you can't go with Roger Ebert's "The Great Movies" series. I believe it is 4 books and each book is just a bunch of his reviews of classic movies! Ebert's writing is incredible and he has a ton of hidden gem movies that I've never heard of before. Those would be my go to recommendations for books that are a collection of movie reviews! I hope this is what you are looking for!
Thank you so much and that is my bad! NYRB is the New York Review of Books and they are a publication company that takes smaller and out of print contemporary fiction! All the books on the top left of my shelf are from that company! Sorry about the confusion!
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I think we would all rather see you deadlift all the books on your bookshelf than read them
P.S. Thanks for the shoutout. Join me and together we can take down Brandon Sanderson.
so true
It's 2022 Matt from Matt's Bookshelf the age of bullying is over why must you attack a fellow booktuber?
I cant believe Matt is successfully assembling people who want to see me deadlift my books
I NEED TO SEE THIS HAPPEN
my grade 11 english teacher inspired me to read more books. His passion for books radiated off of him during every class. I feel the same when i watch your videos. i especially appreciate your approach to reading whjch i think is rare on book tube (at least from what i’ve seen). greetings from toronto :)
I can't possible express in words how much that means to me. It is something I strive for with my own students and sometimes don't feel as though I'm doing a good job. Thank you for the kind words it genuinely means the world to me!
I was just organizing my bookshelves and decided to do the same thing as I realize I've only read about half of them. Sometime I think YT's algorithm is a mind reader! LOL
I can relate to being a slow reader. I average ~32 books a year if I don't have a reading slump. I read classic and postmodern literature so it's usually the type that benefits from slow reading. I guess I could read more books if I picked up genre and contemporary more often but I'm not entirely convinced. I balance out the low number with the fact that I pick up big daunting books on a consistent basis. Knocking those out gives me that game achievement satisfaction that others might get from a big yearly book total. And of course the pleasure from the books themselves is the main motivator.
I'm annoyed that we exist within a reading climate that dictates that reading ONLY 32 books in a year is considered slow? That's over two books a month! That's not slow at all! I read about that many this year! What books have you been reading recently?
@@colorlesswonderland I'm finishing up Don Quixote right now. Earlier this month I read Selected Stories by Robert Walser and The Swerve by Stephen Greenblatt.
Your channel is already one of my favorites! Love your approach to "booktube"! I'm going to watch your video now haha.
Thank you so much for the kind words! That really means a lot that you like what I am doing! I hope you enjoy the video!
I have 11 books I own and haven't read and I had decided to not buy any new books before I read all I have too
you've convinced me to read The Sailor Who Fell From Grace With the Sea, man!
This is what I love about making videos, you share with me a ton of books that I have never heard about and I hopefully get to do the same! Thank you so much for the kind words Pedro!
you look like tom holland bro
Loved hearing about New York review books!! Super interesting and the type of books I really enjoy. Kind of unsure where to start with their books, a video about them would be very cool. Also big fan of Yukio Mishimi and Japanese fiction in general :)
Thank you so much for the kind words! As I am still new to NYRB's, I would definitely recommend going through their catalogue on their website and seeing what interests you! It's super easy to navigate and there is always a ton of cool new stuff to explore!
What other Japanese fiction have you read so far and would recommend?
oh so good! I found Mishima last year and started with Sailor and was blown away!
Isn't it incredible! What other Mishima have you read?
@@colorlesswonderland THe only other one I have gotten to is Sun and Steel! I want to read Runaway Horses next.
Less Than Zero is amazing. American Psycho is incredible too, don’t let the movie fool you, it’s way crazier.
I've heard so many wild things about it that I want to read it ASAP! What is your favorite Bret Easton Ellis book?
I’m really curious about Less Than Zero, I watched the movie with Robert Downey Jr. because I heard it inspired the Weeknd song of the same name. I was disappointed but from what I’ve read it wasn’t a very faithful adaptation so I have a lot of hope for the book and think I’ll pick it up sometime.
Also, good timing with The Sailor Who Fell from Grace With the Sea because I just read it last week and feel the same way. I read The Sound of Waves this past summer too but am still slowly getting into his work. If you haven’t watched the Paul Schrader film Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters then I would highly recommend it, it’s what introduced me to him in the first place and it has an amazing score as well.
Edit: saw the other comment about Mishima lol
I actually had no idea they made a movie version of Less than Zero with RDJ as Julian of all characters which is super compelling. I think you would love the book so let me know when you check it out! And yep haha love me some Mishima! I think the movie is due for a rewatch now
Sometimes great readers become great writers
You’ve been reading Mishima’s work, have you seen the film Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters? Would be interested in your thoughts on it!
I actually watched that movie and bought the criterion for it before I read any of mishima's books or knew anything about him really! I only watched it because I loved Schrader's other movie first reformed and had to check out his other work. I LOVED a life in four chapters and have been eagerly waiting for the right time to rewatch it. There are sections of the movie that left me truly breathless!
@@colorlesswonderland that’s interesting, I also loved first reformed, but I haven’t seen A life in four chapters yet. I guess I wasn’t sure if it would be better to go into it having read at least a book or two of his. From your reviews though, I definitely want to pick one up very soon! Thanks! Also I love your channel, it’s very refreshing :)
hey , i really enjoy your videos and you approach towards the hoarding culture ( atleast that's what I call it ) of booktube . I'd appreciate if you could write the names of the books you mention in your videos in your discription . Much love and support 😊
Thank you so much for the kind words! And that is my fault I can absolutely write the names of the books I've talked about in my descriptions!
@@colorlesswonderland Thank you very much . Keep growing 😊
Heya, huge fan of the channel. I know your a huge movie buff. Do you have any recommendations of books about movies such as a collection of movie reviews?
Hey Allan! If you are looking for a collection of movie reviews you can't go with Roger Ebert's "The Great Movies" series. I believe it is 4 books and each book is just a bunch of his reviews of classic movies! Ebert's writing is incredible and he has a ton of hidden gem movies that I've never heard of before. Those would be my go to recommendations for books that are a collection of movie reviews! I hope this is what you are looking for!
@@colorlesswonderland many thanks for this I will give them a look
There's a word for that - tsunduko x
Hi, I enjoy the book reviews but I can't understand the acronym you keep repeating starting at 3:30. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much and that is my bad! NYRB is the New York Review of Books and they are a publication company that takes smaller and out of print contemporary fiction! All the books on the top left of my shelf are from that company! Sorry about the confusion!