Given your proximity to Pittsburgh you might consider David McCullough's "The Johnstown Flood" as your entry point. It was McCullough's first book and one of the best I have ever read.
Such great recommendations! The next McCullough you should read is The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris. Did you know that Samuel B. Morse was quite the painter? That’s just one of the perspectives he writes about. Then, there’s John Adams!
Mayflower is very good. I picked it up after learning I had ancestors on the journey. 65 days at sea. Spot the coast in November. By next Spring 52 of the 102 on board were dead. Early America was no picnic. And his other books are very good too. The Last Stand by the same author is too brutal for me to recommend. About Custer’s Last Stand. McCullough to start I would recommend John Adams or 1776 as your first read of his. Amazing. The Oregon Trail is one of my favorite books! You have to read the author’s painstaking preparation in recreating the experience of traveling across the country via mule-pulled wagon. Thanks for your insight into these titles. Always looking for books to read.
Good heavens I wrote down 11 that I want to purchase!!! This was quite the trip for BOTH of us! I am curious about the kestrel and the Last Collection, of course the one about diamonds, and One Good Turn. Then, Never out of Season, The Con Queen, and the Con Artist (for our Arts in Sept), then Hungry Oceans, and Mayflower (I have a darling friend whose ancestors came on the Mayflower (so we know who will get that one next! The Gentleman's Daughter and the Desert Queen! I better get a LOT of gift cards for Christmas !! Happy holidays Olive (and hubby) thanks for all you do for us during the year with YT, I follow you regularly !!
A book of historical fiction and in my mind a companion book to “Pioneers” by David McCullogh is “The Trees “by Conrad Richter. It’s first in a trilogy. It’s one of my all time favorite books.
Ohh, the last collection is definitely now on my want lists. And the notebook. And con artist. And still waters. And.....well, you know. I guess all of them. I’ve read all of Linda Greenlaw’s books including the hungry ocean and really enjoyed them. I’ll admit I became interested in her solely because of her connection to one of my favorite movies, The Perfect Storm. But once I read her, I was hooked. WIshing you and yours the happiest of holiday seasons and all the best in the new year❤️🎄💚
Ah I enjoyed Uncommon People! It was a very interesting framing, choosing a moment each year that defined/set up a precident for what we think of as "rock stars". Not every chapter wholly worked but it was cool, interested to see how you find it 😁
The book, my home team takes place in a town I live about 10 min from! I had never heard of the book and I’m not a huge basketball fan but now want to read it because it takes place in Morton IL!! Fun fact: Morton is also the pumpkin capital of the world! 😂
Oh my gosh, what a cool coincidence! You definitely have to read it, then, if that's essentially in your backyard! Any place that's crowned a pumpkin capital of anything is a-okay in my book 🤣🎃
I plan to read Mayflower this year as I have a project with an American history focus. I haven't read anything by Philbrick either, so I hope it is as good as I've heard.
Olive: I really enjoy your quick review of books. There are four books I selected out of this recommendation that I intend to read. Thank you. Carol from California
I'm curious about Don't Think, Dear. I left ballet at 20. I didn't take dance classes for 7 years and then moved to bellydance. I quit that two years ago and have honestly been contemplating going back to ballet, but I have joint issues and am not certain if it would be good or not. I just miss moving my body that way.
I have read and liked McCullough's John Adams book. I don't remember everything I have hauled this winter, but here are some of them V. by: Thomas Pychon, Abigail Adams; A Life, The Savage Detectives, Light in August, The Valley of the Dolls, Thomas Jefferson: A Life, Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Life After Life, Battle of Perilous Graves, Beautiful Little Fools, The Book of Lost Things, The Best of Everything, Christine, The Dead Zone, Demon Copperhead, The Carlyle's at Home, Decameron, The Shadow Land.
Hi Olive, happy holidays! I love your channel and follow you on Goodreads. I have what is clearly a pressing question: you read and reviewed two books on slime this past year. If you had to recommend only one, and the person seeking the recommendation were an academic who likes granular detail but also appreciates being entertained, which slime tome would you pick? Lots of terrific ideas for future non-fiction reading in this video too. You have such interesting (in a good way!) taste.
If you're going to read Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick, you should also get Our Beloved Kin by Lisa Brooks. They both cover King Phillip's War, but the latter talks about the indigenous perspective.
“First Women” is a solid read, however, the author was pretty biased toward her favorite First Ladies imo. Would definitely recommend “Hidden Power” by Kati Marton for something more neutral if you’re looking to learn more about the First Ladies! 😊
Given your proximity to Pittsburgh you might consider David McCullough's "The Johnstown Flood" as your entry point. It was McCullough's first book and one of the best I have ever read.
Thank you for contributing to my TBR. Love the sound of the book on board games and the one on seasonal food!
Such great recommendations! The next McCullough you should read is The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris. Did you know that Samuel B. Morse was quite the painter? That’s just one of the perspectives he writes about. Then, there’s John Adams!
Some intriguing selections here, thanks much for the good info as usual. 👍
Ooooooo, NEVER OUT OF SEASON! Picking that up asap.
I saw Linda Greenlaw speak and then bought her book. It was a great book. Really enjoyed it! Not my usual kind of book but it was wonderful .
Mayflower is very good. I picked it up after learning I had ancestors on the journey. 65 days at sea. Spot the coast in November. By next Spring 52 of the 102 on board were dead. Early America was no picnic.
And his other books are very good too. The Last Stand by the same author is too brutal for me to recommend. About Custer’s Last Stand.
McCullough to start I would recommend John Adams or 1776 as your first read of his. Amazing. The Oregon Trail is one of my favorite books! You have to read the author’s painstaking preparation in recreating the experience of traveling across the country via mule-pulled wagon. Thanks for your insight into these titles. Always looking for books to read.
Good heavens I wrote down 11 that I want to purchase!!! This was quite the trip for BOTH of us! I am curious about the kestrel and the Last Collection, of course the one about diamonds, and One Good Turn. Then, Never out of Season, The Con Queen, and the Con Artist (for our Arts in Sept), then Hungry Oceans, and Mayflower (I have a darling friend whose ancestors came on the Mayflower (so we know who will get that one next! The Gentleman's Daughter and the Desert Queen! I better get a LOT of gift cards for Christmas !! Happy holidays Olive (and hubby) thanks for all you do for us during the year with YT, I follow you regularly !!
Fellow Pittsburgher here, and The Pioneers made me visit historic Marietta.
I am currently reading The Notebook and am excited to see this on your haul. It's the first time I've had a book that you have hauled.
You can’t go wrong with McCullough. He was and still is a National treasure.
Gret video Olive! Lots of variety! I liked The When the Game was War book and The books on Music and board games!
Love your hair!
A book of historical fiction and in my mind a companion book to “Pioneers” by David McCullogh is “The Trees “by Conrad Richter. It’s first in a trilogy. It’s one of my all time favorite books.
I read Con/Artist a year ago and really enjoyed it! One of the best white collar memoirs I have read.
I love reading about American history and have read most of McCullough's books and The Pioneers is my favorite! Great place to start.
Ohh, the last collection is definitely now on my want lists. And the notebook. And con artist. And still waters. And.....well, you know. I guess all of them. I’ve read all of Linda Greenlaw’s books including the hungry ocean and really enjoyed them. I’ll admit I became interested in her solely because of her connection to one of my favorite movies, The Perfect Storm. But once I read her, I was hooked. WIshing you and yours the happiest of holiday seasons and all the best in the new year❤️🎄💚
Ah I enjoyed Uncommon People! It was a very interesting framing, choosing a moment each year that defined/set up a precident for what we think of as "rock stars". Not every chapter wholly worked but it was cool, interested to see how you find it 😁
Oooh, interesting! I think I might need to pair that one up with a concert experience, haha
I'm adding 'Never Out of Season' to my tbr 😊
ME TOO!
The book, my home team takes place in a town I live about 10 min from! I had never heard of the book and I’m not a huge basketball fan but now want to read it because it takes place in Morton IL!! Fun fact: Morton is also the pumpkin capital of the world! 😂
Oh my gosh, what a cool coincidence! You definitely have to read it, then, if that's essentially in your backyard! Any place that's crowned a pumpkin capital of anything is a-okay in my book 🤣🎃
I plan to read Mayflower this year as I have a project with an American history focus. I haven't read anything by Philbrick either, so I hope it is as good as I've heard.
I really love your make-up here! 😍
Olive: I really enjoy your quick review of books. There are four books I selected out of this recommendation that I intend to read. Thank you. Carol from California
Buck's book on the Oregon Trail is really good. I enjoyed it.
I'm curious about Don't Think, Dear. I left ballet at 20. I didn't take dance classes for 7 years and then moved to bellydance. I quit that two years ago and have honestly been contemplating going back to ballet, but I have joint issues and am not certain if it would be good or not. I just miss moving my body that way.
I have read and liked McCullough's John Adams book. I don't remember everything I have hauled this winter, but here are some of them V. by: Thomas Pychon, Abigail Adams; A Life, The Savage Detectives, Light in August, The Valley of the Dolls, Thomas Jefferson: A Life, Behind the Scenes at the Museum, Life After Life, Battle of Perilous Graves, Beautiful Little Fools, The Book of Lost Things, The Best of Everything, Christine, The Dead Zone, Demon Copperhead, The Carlyle's at Home, Decameron, The Shadow Land.
Hi Olive, happy holidays! I love your channel and follow you on Goodreads. I have what is clearly a pressing question: you read and reviewed two books on slime this past year. If you had to recommend only one, and the person seeking the recommendation were an academic who likes granular detail but also appreciates being entertained, which slime tome would you pick?
Lots of terrific ideas for future non-fiction reading in this video too. You have such interesting (in a good way!) taste.
If you're going to read Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick, you should also get Our Beloved Kin by Lisa Brooks. They both cover King Phillip's War, but the latter talks about the indigenous perspective.
I think I'd heard of the Con/Artist person before, I'll be interested in hearing what you think about that memoir.
I read Con Artist in 2023 and enjoyed it VERY much!
Hope you love Kidder’s book! I LOVED Rough Sleepers ⭐️
“First Women” is a solid read, however, the author was pretty biased toward her favorite First Ladies imo. Would definitely recommend “Hidden Power” by Kati Marton for something more neutral if you’re looking to learn more about the First Ladies! 😊
I recently added It's All A Game to my TBR, I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on it.
PIONEERS is my favorite David McCullough - Enjoy!
your make up is giving Kiernan Shipka vibes ʕっ• ᴥ • ʔっ
I think we're interested in The Last Collection because it takes place in 1938, the same year as Rules of Civility.
Thank you Olive.
Dr. Paul Farmer died this year.