Nice wrap up Ben, and great hair - very smart sir! Congrats on the commission, that's ace 😀 Do keep us posted on details of the production, I should be heading down to the south west in the summer so if I'm in the area when it's on I'll try and see it. I'm going to check out the Lavery version too - just recently signed up for a subscription to National Theatre at Home so can stream that production online and drool over the gorgeous stage design! Glad you enjoyed The Hobbit, it's one of my favourites - will look forward to hearing what you think of Lord of the Rings.
Thanks Alex! I'm really looking forward to reading lotr finally. There's bits in Laverys production I have no idea how they stage so it would be fascinating to watch it
Glad to see a new video from you and hear about your most recent reads! Skin of Nocturnal Apple sounds like a very interesting book for the present. And I’m looking forward to hearing what you think of the rest of the Lord of the Rings books! Thanks for another wonderful, thoughtful wrap up ☺️
Congratulations on the commission! You may have heard that Percival Everett's next book, James, is a retelling of Huckleberry Finn from Jim's perspective. I can't wait.
Reading slump ideas that have helped me 1. Audio… your reading while doing something else and allows your eyeballs to relax 2. Light? reading. You’ve been reading big times and heavy topics. Time to rest your book brain with crime fiction/romance/ comedic writing. Ask any of your subscribers for suggestions. I finished a great book last night on audio and I’m recommending it to everyone Friendship Point by Alice Elliott Dark 🍀👋☘️☕️📚📖📕
I am alright, glad you’re alright. That haircut is a bit of alright too. Lovely to have you back! Sorry I’m a bit tardy! How exciting about the Treasure Island commission. Congrats 🎉
What a treat and a delight to behold your gorgeous face in a video once again! And with a fresh cut 💇🏼♀️ I’m glad you had a nice lil snack of a book with Heartburn!
Glad to have you back. Catching up on your videos. I haven’t read Treasure island since I was 8 or 9. Must do a reread soon. Same with The Hobbit. Heartburn is on my shelf. Love Huck. 💙 Looking forward to your thoughts on Tar Baby. Just finished it for my reading project with AJ. 😊
I agree that The Prince is definitely a bit of a drag, but Macchiavelli was a very interesting character. There is a BBC documentary (available on TH-cam) which I would recommend to watch instead.
@@doomantidote just bought The Prince and Other Writings by Niccolo Machiavelli. Also I bought Mrs. Dalloway bec I saw it from one of your vlogs (the traveling vlog you did, if my memory serves me well). I can’t wait to get them delivered! Thanks for expanding my tbr! All the best, Ben :)
Exciting that you're commissioned to do the adaptation. Sounds exciting. Sad that I don't live I've also been in a reading slump. I'm slowly making my way out. I'm reading *Pachinko* and I'm loving it, so that helps. I've read Huck Finn and I hated it. Even if I place it in the time... I couldn't stand it. I also found it boring. It dragged. Some books just don't stand the test of time. Hope you find some good books to read and beat the slump. PS. like your hair. :)
It's an easy book to hate! And I agree there were bits that dragged. Didn't really like the a lot of the middle section. I'll have a look at pachinko, might get me out too! Thanks 😊
Ah you turned up at last! Like the proverbial.....prodical son/sun. Nice to have some good book chat again. Strangely I am nearly through After Sappho too and really liked it at the beginning but it is getting too much the same. But enjoyable .
Congratulations on your commissions 🎉. The Hobbit, Huck Finn, and The Count are giving you a taste of going off into the unfamiliar and meeting people out of your comfort zone as Jim did in Treasure Island. The Hobbit was written for Tolkien’s four sons. Things get real in The Return of the King.
Thank you for making this video. So happy for you regarding Treasure Island adaptation. Have your heard of Treasure Island!!! by Sara Levine? I want to read TI just so I can read Levine’s book! I have always loved The Hobbit but read only the first book of the LOR trilogy. Not motivated to continue. Ephron book based on Ephron’s marriage to Carl Bernstein of All The President’s Men fame. But you probably know that. Huckleberry Finn another fave, despite non-PC language. Trying to remember, but isn’t Jim a better person by far than Huck? If so, does this redeem the book? Love the haircut. Break a leg with TI!
Jim is definitely portrayed in a way that is surprising for the time and you can argue his innocence and attitude make him a far likable character than Huck. I'm interested in hearing there's going to be a novel based on his perspective coming out soon. And thank you re treasure island! I'm excited!
Ben, that haircut is truly spectacular -- I'm jealous! And congrats on the commission. I've done a couple of adaptations and really enjoyed the process. Always interesting to hear a non-American take on Huck Finn. If you ever want an interesting but very brutal companion piece, try Finn by Jon Clinch. Cheers!
Here he is! Looking fabulous, new hair... With After Sappho I got two thirds of the way through then thought is the rest just more of the same? So that spoiled it a bit for me.
Nice wrap up Ben, and great hair - very smart sir! Congrats on the commission, that's ace 😀 Do keep us posted on details of the production, I should be heading down to the south west in the summer so if I'm in the area when it's on I'll try and see it. I'm going to check out the Lavery version too - just recently signed up for a subscription to National Theatre at Home so can stream that production online and drool over the gorgeous stage design! Glad you enjoyed The Hobbit, it's one of my favourites - will look forward to hearing what you think of Lord of the Rings.
Thanks Alex! I'm really looking forward to reading lotr finally. There's bits in Laverys production I have no idea how they stage so it would be fascinating to watch it
Glad to see a new video from you and hear about your most recent reads! Skin of Nocturnal Apple sounds like a very interesting book for the present. And I’m looking forward to hearing what you think of the rest of the Lord of the Rings books! Thanks for another wonderful, thoughtful wrap up ☺️
Thanks for watching. And I'm so psyched for lotr!
Congratulations on the commission! You may have heard that Percival Everett's next book, James, is a retelling of Huckleberry Finn from Jim's perspective. I can't wait.
Oh wow, I'd be VERY interested in that. Was wondering if such a book existed. And thanks!
Loving the haircut, Ben!!
Thanks! 💇♀️
Great video. Thank you.
Reading slump ideas that have helped me
1. Audio… your reading while doing something else and allows your eyeballs to relax
2. Light? reading. You’ve been reading big times and heavy topics. Time to rest your book brain with crime fiction/romance/ comedic writing.
Ask any of your subscribers for suggestions.
I finished a great book last night on audio and I’m recommending it to everyone
Friendship Point by Alice Elliott Dark
🍀👋☘️☕️📚📖📕
Good tips!
What happened to youuuu ????!! We missed you 😾
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Missed you terribly 🎉 those voices, god
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Welcome back, you have been missed!!
Thank you!
I am alright, glad you’re alright. That haircut is a bit of alright too. Lovely to have you back! Sorry I’m a bit tardy! How exciting about the Treasure Island commission. Congrats 🎉
Thank you! 🥰
Congratulations on the commission! Good luck to ya! Now WHAT ABOUT THE HAIR?! 🧔♀️
Thank you! 😉💇♀️
Welcome back 🎉 and congrats on the commision!
Thank you! ☺️
did Marcel!!! put you in the reading slump? I am starting the first book and I'm worried!
😄😄 he might have done... Good luck!
What a treat and a delight to behold your gorgeous face in a video once again! And with a fresh cut 💇🏼♀️ I’m glad you had a nice lil snack of a book with Heartburn!
Aww thanks. And I loved Heartburn!
Love seeing you back here! Your haircut looks great. Good luck with all of your upcoming projects. I hope to see more of your videos again soon,
Thank you, appreciate that a lot :)
Glad to have you back. Catching up on your videos. I haven’t read Treasure island since I was 8 or 9. Must do a reread soon. Same with The Hobbit. Heartburn is on my shelf. Love Huck. 💙 Looking forward to your thoughts on Tar Baby. Just finished it for my reading project with AJ. 😊
I agree that The Prince is definitely a bit of a drag, but Macchiavelli was a very interesting character. There is a BBC documentary (available on TH-cam) which I would recommend to watch instead.
Thanks! I'll have a look :)
I loved this update. I’m always happy when I’m reminded of some books I haven’t gotten to yet. Love the haircut too!
This is a great comeback! Now I have added The Prince on my TBR. Great hair too! :)
Thank you! The Prince is definitely an interesting one...
@@doomantidote just bought The Prince and Other Writings by Niccolo Machiavelli. Also I bought Mrs. Dalloway bec I saw it from one of your vlogs (the traveling vlog you did, if my memory serves me well). I can’t wait to get them delivered! Thanks for expanding my tbr! All the best, Ben :)
Exciting that you're commissioned to do the adaptation. Sounds exciting. Sad that I don't live I've also been in a reading slump. I'm slowly making my way out. I'm reading *Pachinko* and I'm loving it, so that helps.
I've read Huck Finn and I hated it. Even if I place it in the time... I couldn't stand it. I also found it boring. It dragged. Some books just don't stand the test of time.
Hope you find some good books to read and beat the slump.
PS. like your hair. :)
It's an easy book to hate! And I agree there were bits that dragged. Didn't really like the a lot of the middle section. I'll have a look at pachinko, might get me out too! Thanks 😊
Ah you turned up at last! Like the proverbial.....prodical son/sun. Nice to have some good book chat again. Strangely I am nearly through After Sappho too and really liked it at the beginning but it is getting too much the same. But enjoyable .
Yeah, if it was maybe 50 pages or so shorter I may have really enjoyed it, I agree.
Congratulations on your commissions 🎉. The Hobbit, Huck Finn, and The Count are giving you a taste of going off into the unfamiliar and meeting people out of your comfort zone as Jim did in Treasure Island. The Hobbit was written for Tolkien’s four sons. Things get real in The Return of the King.
Can't wait to read lotr!
Ahh...you didn't mention your hair! 😳
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Thought we wouldn’t notice?! 😜
Always a joy to see a new video. Good luck with the play!
Thanks so much!
Love Huckleberry Finn
I might read Tom sawyer too, see what that's like :)
It's lovely.
Thank you for making this video. So happy for you regarding Treasure Island adaptation. Have your heard of Treasure Island!!! by Sara Levine? I want to read TI just so I can read Levine’s book! I have always loved The Hobbit but read only the first book of the LOR trilogy. Not motivated to continue. Ephron book based on Ephron’s marriage to Carl Bernstein of All The President’s Men fame. But you probably know that. Huckleberry Finn another fave, despite non-PC language. Trying to remember, but isn’t Jim a better person by far than Huck? If so, does this redeem the book? Love the haircut. Break a leg with TI!
Jim is definitely portrayed in a way that is surprising for the time and you can argue his innocence and attitude make him a far likable character than Huck. I'm interested in hearing there's going to be a novel based on his perspective coming out soon. And thank you re treasure island! I'm excited!
Ben, that haircut is truly spectacular -- I'm jealous! And congrats on the commission. I've done a couple of adaptations and really enjoyed the process. Always interesting to hear a non-American take on Huck Finn. If you ever want an interesting but very brutal companion piece, try Finn by Jon Clinch. Cheers!
Thanks Troy! Oooh I'll have a look at Finn...
Here he is! Looking fabulous, new hair... With After Sappho I got two thirds of the way through then thought is the rest just more of the same? So that spoiled it a bit for me.
Yeah I agree, liked it but didn't love it by the end
so good to see you again...and good to hear of your commission...hope it's lots of fun and joy and you're happy with it.
Thanks so much ☺️
I like your accent. I’m a writer.
Oh cool! :)
“Little bits novel”! New genre. 👍
Right?!