Haha poor Shelly having to explain through some of these books again and again :D I'm also jumping past a few, just don't need to hear it again. Still appreciate all these uploads from you!
Percival Everett's books are so quirky and odd (in a good way). Not for everyone. James is brilliant and heartbreaking and fascinating, but also he took a more straightforward approach to his writing and it worked so well. If you like books that are just this side of normal, after reading James dive into more Percival Everett.
I thought Beautyland was lovely. I teared up at the end. Martyr was…okay. Just okay for me. I can’t understand all the praise for it…but that’s just me.
Reviews on YT have made me wonder whether I'd find Martyr! interesting. Then I see written reviews that say it is 'wildly entertaining' and a 'wonderfully strange delight' which isn't at all how I've been imagining it. I suspect the truth is somewhere in the middle.
I liked Martyr! a lot, but those are definitely not phrases I would use to describe it. I would say... tense, heartbreaking, contemplative, confusing, lovely, and frustrating 😂 It also made me seriously concerned for the author, but I've heard he's apparently doing fine 😅
Everyone seems to be listing All Fours as a fave. I truly disliked that book. It was my WORST read of 2024. It was my first Miranda July book, but I have a feeling that Miranda July will fall into the same category for me as Zadie Smith and Richard Powers… authors whose works are beloved by everybody but me.
A least it shows they still possess a modicum of integrity. After everything the liberal left put him through, and how he overcame all their lies and insanity, President Trump DESERVES to be named the person of the year. He has more than earned it! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
So was Stalin. This is neither a positive nor negative evaluation of the person Time chooses. But, yes, for numerous reasons, a grain of salt is advised. I agree.
@CynthiaCSample Well, supporting Time or their selections is my personal call. T**** is a horrible person and should not even have been able to run. I agree with you and honor your values. Enjoy this beautiful holiday season.
All Fours is my kind of book, but I did not enjoy it! It’s like hanging out with that friend that is over-the-top, only talks about themselves and tries way too hard to be relevant. They might be fun for a quick lunch but definitely not any longer. I don’t recommend it.
I loved Martyr! and James. Didn't love All Fours. Really want to read the Coin. No interest in Beautyland and We Were the Universe. Undecided about the rest.
🙋♀️ Yep, ready Beautyland. Enjoyed it very much. Touching and poignant. Happy Holidays Shelly! 😊
Thanks! Happy Holidays to you too!
An interesting list with a number of books I've never heard of. Cool covers too! 😊💙
I agree, they have some great cover art!
Just waiting for that pile of books to topple over. Loved James.
James is great!
Haha poor Shelly having to explain through some of these books again and again :D I'm also jumping past a few, just don't need to hear it again. Still appreciate all these uploads from you!
I wanted to skip talking about them too!
Martyr was one of the best books of 2024. Kaveh Akbar was unbelievably good.
Thanks for sharing!
I hardly ever read listed books. I found long ago that my tastes vary greatly from the literati😂
That's okay, it's all about finding what you enjoy!
I just love your vibe so much. I'm so glad I found your channel! I am rediscovering my passion for reading. Fun! Happy Holidays ✨😊
Happy Holidays to you too! ✨😊
Percival Everett's books are so quirky and odd (in a good way). Not for everyone. James is brilliant and heartbreaking and fascinating, but also he took a more straightforward approach to his writing and it worked so well. If you like books that are just this side of normal, after reading James dive into more Percival Everett.
I'm excited to dive into more of Percival Everett's work!
I thought Beautyland was lovely. I teared up at the end. Martyr was…okay. Just okay for me. I can’t understand all the praise for it…but that’s just me.
You and many other commenters have agreed on Martyr being over-hyped.
Reviews on YT have made me wonder whether I'd find Martyr! interesting. Then I see written reviews that say it is 'wildly entertaining' and a 'wonderfully strange delight' which isn't at all how I've been imagining it. I suspect the truth is somewhere in the middle.
I liked Martyr! a lot, but those are definitely not phrases I would use to describe it. I would say... tense, heartbreaking, contemplative, confusing, lovely, and frustrating 😂 It also made me seriously concerned for the author, but I've heard he's apparently doing fine 😅
You’re probably right.
Everyone seems to be listing All Fours as a fave. I truly disliked that book. It was my WORST read of 2024. It was my first Miranda July book, but I have a feeling that Miranda July will fall into the same category for me as Zadie Smith and Richard Powers… authors whose works are beloved by everybody but me.
Thanks for sharing about All Fours.
TIME chose Trump as their person of the year TWICE - I’ll take their book suggestions with…..what’s tinier than a grain of a grain of salt?
A grain of silt?
He's in your head😂😂😂😂
A least it shows they still possess a modicum of integrity. After everything the liberal left put him through, and how he overcame all their lies and insanity, President Trump DESERVES to be named the person of the year. He has more than earned it! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@ronbusby3335 holy crap, what Orwellian doublethink speech... are you even real and not some AI NPC shill?
So was Stalin. This is neither a positive nor negative evaluation of the person Time chooses. But, yes, for numerous reasons, a grain of salt is advised. I agree.
After Times person of the year, I do NOT value they opinion or information on anything.
I didn’t realize who they chose until after this video went up. 🫣
Obviously not your personal call but glorifying #45 just doesn’t work for me or my Christian values
@CynthiaCSample Well, supporting Time or their selections is my personal call. T**** is a horrible person and should not even have been able to run. I agree with you and honor your values. Enjoy this beautiful holiday season.
@Shellyish I understand. It is a shame he ruins everything. Your videos are excellent. I feel awful about Times choice.
@ thanks and I agree.
All Fours is my kind of book, but I did not enjoy it! It’s like hanging out with that friend that is over-the-top, only talks about themselves and tries way too hard to be relevant. They might be fun for a quick lunch but definitely not any longer. I don’t recommend it.
That’s a very interesting perspective! Thanks for sharing.
I loved Martyr! and James. Didn't love All Fours. Really want to read the Coin. No interest in Beautyland and We Were the Universe. Undecided about the rest.
I’m so glad Martyr worked for you. 😌 I loved James.
I’ve read the coin and would not recommend it
Thank you!!!!! That’s very helpful.
Yea, really? Time magazine lost my respect.
I appreciate your perspective!
That number one book is not good or funny or creative. Uggg.
@@elissamillman4620 I really enjoyed it.
This woman is far too silly for this kind of reporting. UGH! Get her off.
Wow. That was incredibly rude.
Martyr! was just horrible. I couldn't finish it. Outrageously boring.
Thanks for letting me know!! 😌