It is truly like that. For that reason I have considered making a big list of books I have to read soon, but we´ll see. I am still not sure if structure is what my reading needs but I will find out.
@@becomingabookworm I have tried on numerous occasions to establish a “to read” schedule and failed miserably each time. By the time I get to the next book in line I feel like reading something else. I don’t let it bother me.
don't question yourself so much, if something stuck, that stuck, then one really know if a book was good or notor , in your case, gets an idea if it's interesting for oneself. That's a good think.
Very happy to watch you talking about books again. I also always enjoy reading Murakami. I don’t think I read the same edition of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, but I did enjoy it, despite Hugo’s digressions into unrelated topics. I feel his propensity to belabor subjects like that is rather endearing, considering how few novels were available to read at the time. He had a rather captive audience. I hope you find the time and inclination to post more reading videos in 2025. ❤ 😺✌️
Haha, noted! I am probably going to feel like I have to read it all once I start. Luckily I am a big fan of the musical so the names and plot will be easy to follow along to I hope.
Hi the best book I read this year and one of the best books I’ve ever read is disgrace by J.M.Coetzee highly recommended all the best for Christmas and the new year
Look who's showing up today ^^ Good to see you around here, Øystein! How was your trip to France?!! Ahah yeah, Houellebecq is well-known in France for being quite vulgar and provocative ^^'
Haha, Thanks! I had a wonderful trip to France! The highlight was going to Le Havre which I heard was going to be an awful place to visit but I was facinated by the whole reconstruction-of-city-thing. And yes! So vulgar that it makes me laugh. I am probably going to end up reading a lot of his books for that reason..
Hey, good to see you, Øystein! 👋 I keep thinking I should do reviews, but never seem to get around to it. I have mixed feelings about Byen bak muren, by Murakami. Hm... 🤔 I'm in my 50's (can you believe it?), but I haven't ever felt pushed to read Anna Gevalda. Oh, by the way, if you listen to podcasts, I highly recommend listening to Bittelitteratur. I'll switch to Norwegian here, as the podcast is in Norwegian. Den er laget av to av mine kollegaer, og er ganske lett og ledig. Ikke en sånn "nå går vi i dybden på dette verket"-podcast. Og Ingrid er skikkelig Murakami-fan.
Likewise! Mixed feelings is what I have about all books I read almost 😂 Maybe you need to come into your 60´s before you feel the need to read it 😅 Thanks for the podcast suggestion! Will take a listen :)
I think back to your first videos where you were in front of one shelf that wasn't even full - now your shelves are bigger than your whole camera background. 📚📚📚
Super cool you are back!!!!! 🎉
Thanks :)
yessir...gi fir ye
Great to see you again! Sounds like you had a wonderful reading year.
Thanks! :) Hope next year will be even better when it comes to the books I choose to read.
@ so many books and so little time…… but still great fun!
It is truly like that. For that reason I have considered making a big list of books I have to read soon, but we´ll see. I am still not sure if structure is what my reading needs but I will find out.
@@becomingabookworm I have tried on numerous occasions to establish a “to read” schedule and failed miserably each time. By the time I get to the next book in line I feel like reading something else. I don’t let it bother me.
@@jakeschell3941 That is too relatable..
don't question yourself so much, if something stuck, that stuck, then one really know if a book was good or notor , in your case, gets an idea if it's interesting for oneself. That's a good think.
Good to see you back! My favourite book of the year was Witch Light by Susan Fletcher.
Thank you! Will check it out :)
Fantastic you're back again🤩God jul og god Nyttår 😀
God jul og godt nyttår! :)
Very happy to watch you talking about books again.
I also always enjoy reading Murakami.
I don’t think I read the same edition of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, but I did enjoy it, despite Hugo’s digressions into unrelated topics. I feel his propensity to belabor subjects like that is rather endearing, considering how few novels were available to read at the time. He had a rather captive audience.
I hope you find the time and inclination to post more reading videos in 2025. ❤
😺✌️
Thank you! After reading Hunchback I am still motivated to read Les Miserables at some point. Thanks for the well wishes, I hope so too :)
@ Les Miserables is a great book, but unless you share Hugo’s fascination with prostitution or Parisian sewers, you can skip those chapters.
😺✌️
Haha, noted! I am probably going to feel like I have to read it all once I start. Luckily I am a big fan of the musical so the names and plot will be easy to follow along to I hope.
50 books is impressive! I think I'll end the year on 20, but the highlight was definitely "Crime and Punishment".
Thanks! Such a long time since I read Crime and punishment but I remember I liked it.
Hi the best book I read this year and one of the best books I’ve ever read is disgrace by J.M.Coetzee highly recommended all the best for Christmas and the new year
Nice! I have a couple of his books in my shelf, but I never seem to get myself to read them. Happy Christmas and happy new year to you too.
Look who's showing up today ^^ Good to see you around here, Øystein! How was your trip to France?!!
Ahah yeah, Houellebecq is well-known in France for being quite vulgar and provocative ^^'
Haha, Thanks! I had a wonderful trip to France! The highlight was going to Le Havre which I heard was going to be an awful place to visit but I was facinated by the whole reconstruction-of-city-thing. And yes! So vulgar that it makes me laugh. I am probably going to end up reading a lot of his books for that reason..
I find Abercrombie funny too which I feel helps offset the more depressing bits of the stories
Absolutely!
Hey, good to see you, Øystein! 👋
I keep thinking I should do reviews, but never seem to get around to it. I have mixed feelings about Byen bak muren, by Murakami. Hm... 🤔
I'm in my 50's (can you believe it?), but I haven't ever felt pushed to read Anna Gevalda.
Oh, by the way, if you listen to podcasts, I highly recommend listening to Bittelitteratur. I'll switch to Norwegian here, as the podcast is in Norwegian. Den er laget av to av mine kollegaer, og er ganske lett og ledig. Ikke en sånn "nå går vi i dybden på dette verket"-podcast. Og Ingrid er skikkelig Murakami-fan.
Likewise! Mixed feelings is what I have about all books I read almost 😂 Maybe you need to come into your 60´s before you feel the need to read it 😅 Thanks for the podcast suggestion! Will take a listen :)
@becomingabookworm Or maybe it's not my kind of book? 😉 I actually got a gift card for my 50th - to spend at Outland! 😁📚
@@LunaciaBooks I think you are right and gift cards are the best!
@@becomingabookworm They really are!
I think back to your first videos where you were in front of one shelf that wasn't even full - now your shelves are bigger than your whole camera background. 📚📚📚
I like think back on the evolution of the shelf. Still wondering when I am going to get rid of the books I did not like😅