One thing that has always made it easier to move to a new place is to remind myself that the roads go both ways & I can always move back if I am not happy 🤷♂ Truth is, I have never felt a need to go back because I enjoyed the journey, but it was always a comfort to know that the option is there. I will look forward to watching your videos as you get settled & of course, to hear about the books you read. Take care & be safe!
thanks so much for the encouragement ☺️ it’s hard, i know it’s not necessarily permanent, but i have a hard time with change, especially with leaving my people. but you’re right the option is always there! i’ll try to take some solace in that. thanks as always for your comment ☺️
Haha, yeah, that 2666 cover is killer! Q&A questions: 1. What do you hope to feel or discover when reading a new book, or what is the greatest moment of deep feeling (pure embodied emotion) you've had while reading? 2. What are some of your favorite non-reading things to do, like playing video games, watching movies, sitting on a bench to stir leaves, etc.? 3. I've discovered bits about myself in this BookTube journey, my comforts and discomforts and so on-What have you discovered about yourself thus far in creating these BookTube videos? Your channel is really one of my favorites, perhaps most because you don't seem like someone who expects to be a favorite, and that humbleness in itself stands out immensely. I look forward to your Q&A!
man i can't thank you enough for your kind words - they mean a lot to me, especially since i look up to your channel and thoughts a lot. super humbling, i really appreciate it brother. and these are such well thought-out questions! i admire how much time and effort you put into seemingly everything haha, something to aspire to
It might've been me who recommended Jazz. I'm so glad you got that edition! I think you'll really appreciate the book. I watched Macbeth earlier this year and absolutely loved it. I've yet to read any Shakespeare, but after seeing the film I definitely want to get around to his work. I hope this transition finds you well. It's been fun watching your growth over the past few months and I'm excited for the months to come!
i think you’re right haha i’m pretty sure it was you! thanks again for the suggestion, i can’t wait to dive in. please let me know what you think of macbeth, or whichever shakespeare you end up reading, i’m curious to know your thoughts on it. the nice thing is they’re so short so it makes for a good quick day read. and thank you so much, that really means a lot. part of why ive loved making these videos are the great and thoughtful comments that you and others leave, so i really do appreciate it and attribute this experience to you all
Major congrats on the job! And one thing I learned in academia-- any decent job that comes up, you take it! I live in the Deepest South, and I've lived in NYC and New Haven, so it will be a cultural shift...but you'll be fine,. Packing books is exhausting, but books are essential. Good luck on everything! I will be watching along in the future!
Hi, Matt! It's great that you're reading Jeff VanderMeer, the creative genius I admire more than I can say. 'Annihilation' is part of a trilogy (The Southern Reach?) and this is a guy who really knows how to write Weird Landscapes. '2666', however, is a book I simply could not finish. There were storylines involving four uni students that were okay, but it seemed like every other page described a dead woman's body (or two) which had been found somewhere, and it was just very depressing. I abandoned it halfway through, and slowly, I could see colors again 😁.
hahaha i always love your comments because they always read like a little mini-narrative and have so much voice to them. are you a writer by chance? and i've heard 2666 is brutal but i'm gonna give it a try!
@@CallosumBooks Well, I like to think so, lol. After looking around for kindred spirits on TH-cam I started to lose hope, then I found some readers who love gigantic books, and have gigantic books on their TBR list, and yelled, "My people!" Right now, I'm searching for the next big book. Maybe 'Underworld' by Don DeLillo. One big book I have read, and recommend to you if I haven't already, is 'Dahlgren' by Samuel Delany. There are some unusual features of the landscape, but the emphasis is on the characters: their struggles and their interactions. After a suitable rest from Infinite Jest, you may want to look into it 😃
Congratulations on everything! Reminding me of (many years ago now) when I defended my dissertation, graduated, got a job, got married, and moved across states (away from a city I adored) all within about two months. Ahh, the energy and adventurous spirit of youth. Best wishes with all of it!
hahaha thank you so much! its always encouraging to hear someone else has gone through something similar. though the energy of youth is sadly letting me down, i’ve been feeling like i can hardly catch up with all the moving pieces these days!
Congrats on the new job and new adventure with the move! Have you been attending/teaching at Stony Brook? (you can count that for your Q&A :) And also, where are you moving to? ... ah, you answered that. Nashville is a fabulous city! Then, alternate question - which college will you be teaching at?) I'm originally from NY state (Rochester), went to Stony Brook for a medical research study about 15 years ago, and my son now lives on Long Island - thanks for the bookstore rec - he's been looking for them!. No worries on Big Book Summer - I think you had a few other things going on! I'm still impressed you took on Infinite Jest in the first place. I struggled with reading Macbeth a few years ago until I also got the audio and used both formats. I always prefer to see Shakespeare performed - it comes to life. I haven't seen the new movie adaptation yet. I haven't read any Faulkner yet - thanks for the rec for a first-timer! I've never heard of the Immortal Hero of Laziness, but it sounds intriguing! Moby Dick is on my TBR list, too - I just got my husband a copy. Sorry you're not excited about the move - Nashville is a great city, and actually very cosmopolitan (not as different from NY as you'd think). After college, I moved from Rochester to New Orleans (which you can easily visit from Nashville!), and it was fabulous - one of the best periods of my life. Good luck with the move, and I hope you end up loving Nashville! Definitely better weather :)
Congrats on the new job and best of luck with the move! I also love the Annihilation movie and bought the book because of it (haven't read it yet though). Some Q&A questions: you might have mentioned this before and I just forgot, but what are your feelings on short stories vs longer fiction/novels? Also, what are you most/least excited about in terms of working in academia?
Congratulations on the new job! Hopefully the south will grow on you. Looking forward to a new background and literary adventures. All the best of luck. Q&A qst: what’s your favorite bookstore/cafe to read at in New York?
As a Canadian I am very jealous of book prices in the US, our book prices are so much higher. A lot of paperbacks start at $26, hardcovers at $38. I buy most of my books used/from discount stores because I simply cannot afford to be buying them brand new. That is a gorgeous edition of Jazz 😍 what a great find! In edition to the question I already left on your community post I'd also like to ask: which books (if any) do you wish you could experience for the first time again?? I've seen a lot of other booktubers answer this question lately and am very interested to see which books you'd choose!
Book Outlet in Toronto is where I buy remainders of last year’s books. They tend to have some shelf wear, but they’re still new. Blackwells in the UK has great prices on noncurrent titles and offers free shipping worldwide. Happy shopping! 😺✌️
wow 🤯 that is brutal. do you ever try thrift books or abe books? i can usually find books for really cheap on those sights, though the quality varies pretty wildly lol
@@CallosumBooks I've tried using those types of websites before but haven't had any luck finding anything I wanted on there. Plus not knowing what condition a used book will be in once it gets to me does make me a little nervous. I live really close to a Goodwill and have been super lucky and have found a lot of great books there. I found a copy of Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides in amazing condition for only $3.79 there just the other day, I've been wanting to read that book for ages and finally can!
@@Unpotted I actually order from Book Outlet all the time! I thought they were over near Niagara Falls, not Toronto? You're right, the books they sell are technically new but they can't list them as such. Something to do with the fact that they're overstock or returns from other stores/website? Idk, I don't need to understand in order to buy from them 😁
congratulations on the job! hope everything works out for you! i have kind of a superfluous question but i'll ask in the spirit of the video anyways. what popular or beloved book have you read did you end up not enjoying? and vice versa, what unpopular (if any) or poorly received book have you read that you ended up enjoying?
One thing that has always made it easier to move to a new place is to remind myself that the roads go both ways & I can always move back if I am not happy 🤷♂ Truth is, I have never felt a need to go back because I enjoyed the journey, but it was always a comfort to know that the option is there. I will look forward to watching your videos as you get settled & of course, to hear about the books you read. Take care & be safe!
thanks so much for the encouragement ☺️
it’s hard, i know it’s not necessarily permanent, but i have a hard time with change, especially with leaving my people. but you’re right the option is always there! i’ll try to take some solace in that. thanks as always for your comment ☺️
Haha, yeah, that 2666 cover is killer!
Q&A questions:
1. What do you hope to feel or discover when reading a new book, or what is the greatest moment of deep feeling (pure embodied emotion) you've had while reading?
2. What are some of your favorite non-reading things to do, like playing video games, watching movies, sitting on a bench to stir leaves, etc.?
3. I've discovered bits about myself in this BookTube journey, my comforts and discomforts and so on-What have you discovered about yourself thus far in creating these BookTube videos?
Your channel is really one of my favorites, perhaps most because you don't seem like someone who expects to be a favorite, and that humbleness in itself stands out immensely. I look forward to your Q&A!
man i can't thank you enough for your kind words - they mean a lot to me, especially since i look up to your channel and thoughts a lot. super humbling, i really appreciate it brother. and these are such well thought-out questions! i admire how much time and effort you put into seemingly everything haha, something to aspire to
It might've been me who recommended Jazz. I'm so glad you got that edition! I think you'll really appreciate the book.
I watched Macbeth earlier this year and absolutely loved it. I've yet to read any Shakespeare, but after seeing the film I definitely want to get around to his work.
I hope this transition finds you well. It's been fun watching your growth over the past few months and I'm excited for the months to come!
i think you’re right haha i’m pretty sure it was you! thanks again for the suggestion, i can’t wait to dive in.
please let me know what you think of macbeth, or whichever shakespeare you end up reading, i’m curious to know your thoughts on it. the nice thing is they’re so short so it makes for a good quick day read.
and thank you so much, that really means a lot. part of why ive loved making these videos are the great and thoughtful comments that you and others leave, so i really do appreciate it and attribute this experience to you all
Major congrats on the job! And one thing I learned in academia-- any decent job that comes up, you take it! I live in the Deepest South, and I've lived in NYC and New Haven, so it will be a cultural shift...but you'll be fine,. Packing books is exhausting, but books are essential. Good luck on everything! I will be watching along in the future!
thank you so much! and you’re definitely right about packing haha, it’s been a nightmare
I found the same edition of Jazz at a used bookstore over the weekend. Not quite $7 but was still a great find. Super stoked to get into it!
it's such a pretty edition isnt it haha. i hope you enjoy it!
Hi, Matt! It's great that you're reading Jeff VanderMeer, the creative genius I admire more than I can say. 'Annihilation' is part of a trilogy (The Southern Reach?) and this is a guy who really knows how to write Weird Landscapes. '2666', however, is a book I simply could not finish. There were storylines involving four uni students that were okay, but it seemed like every other page described a dead woman's body (or two) which had been found somewhere, and it was just very depressing. I abandoned it halfway through, and slowly, I could see colors again 😁.
hahaha i always love your comments because they always read like a little mini-narrative and have so much voice to them. are you a writer by chance?
and i've heard 2666 is brutal but i'm gonna give it a try!
@@CallosumBooks Well, I like to think so, lol. After looking around for kindred spirits on TH-cam I started to lose hope, then I found some readers who love gigantic books, and have gigantic books on their TBR list, and yelled, "My people!" Right now, I'm searching for the next big book. Maybe 'Underworld' by Don DeLillo. One big book I have read, and recommend to you if I haven't already, is 'Dahlgren' by Samuel Delany. There are some unusual features of the landscape, but the emphasis is on the characters: their struggles and their interactions. After a suitable rest from Infinite Jest, you may want to look into it 😃
Congratulations on everything! Reminding me of (many years ago now) when I defended my dissertation, graduated, got a job, got married, and moved across states (away from a city I adored) all within about two months. Ahh, the energy and adventurous spirit of youth. Best wishes with all of it!
hahaha thank you so much! its always encouraging to hear someone else has gone through something similar. though the energy of youth is sadly letting me down, i’ve been feeling like i can hardly catch up with all the moving pieces these days!
@@CallosumBooks hang in there. I'm sure you'll settle into a new groove soon enough.
congratulations on the new job, change is scary but things work out, very happy for you :) i'm going to miss the background tho
thanks so much ☺️
Congrats on the new job and new adventure with the move! Have you been attending/teaching at Stony Brook? (you can count that for your Q&A :) And also, where are you moving to? ... ah, you answered that. Nashville is a fabulous city! Then, alternate question - which college will you be teaching at?) I'm originally from NY state (Rochester), went to Stony Brook for a medical research study about 15 years ago, and my son now lives on Long Island - thanks for the bookstore rec - he's been looking for them!. No worries on Big Book Summer - I think you had a few other things going on! I'm still impressed you took on Infinite Jest in the first place. I struggled with reading Macbeth a few years ago until I also got the audio and used both formats. I always prefer to see Shakespeare performed - it comes to life. I haven't seen the new movie adaptation yet. I haven't read any Faulkner yet - thanks for the rec for a first-timer! I've never heard of the Immortal Hero of Laziness, but it sounds intriguing! Moby Dick is on my TBR list, too - I just got my husband a copy. Sorry you're not excited about the move - Nashville is a great city, and actually very cosmopolitan (not as different from NY as you'd think). After college, I moved from Rochester to New Orleans (which you can easily visit from Nashville!), and it was fabulous - one of the best periods of my life. Good luck with the move, and I hope you end up loving Nashville! Definitely better weather :)
Congrats on the new job and best of luck with the move! I also love the Annihilation movie and bought the book because of it (haven't read it yet though). Some Q&A questions: you might have mentioned this before and I just forgot, but what are your feelings on short stories vs longer fiction/novels? Also, what are you most/least excited about in terms of working in academia?
thank you so much, and thank you for the questions!
Congratulations on the new job! Hopefully the south will grow on you. Looking forward to a new background and literary adventures. All the best of luck. Q&A qst: what’s your favorite bookstore/cafe to read at in New York?
thank you so much! i’m sure it will haha. i have nothing against the south at all, its more just apprehension towards leaving NY which i love haha
As a Canadian I am very jealous of book prices in the US, our book prices are so much higher. A lot of paperbacks start at $26, hardcovers at $38. I buy most of my books used/from discount stores because I simply cannot afford to be buying them brand new.
That is a gorgeous edition of Jazz 😍 what a great find!
In edition to the question I already left on your community post I'd also like to ask: which books (if any) do you wish you could experience for the first time again?? I've seen a lot of other booktubers answer this question lately and am very interested to see which books you'd choose!
Book Outlet in Toronto is where I buy remainders of last year’s books. They tend to have some shelf wear, but they’re still new.
Blackwells in the UK has great prices on noncurrent titles and offers free shipping worldwide.
Happy shopping!
😺✌️
wow 🤯 that is brutal. do you ever try thrift books or abe books? i can usually find books for really cheap on those sights, though the quality varies pretty wildly lol
@@CallosumBooks I've tried using those types of websites before but haven't had any luck finding anything I wanted on there. Plus not knowing what condition a used book will be in once it gets to me does make me a little nervous. I live really close to a Goodwill and have been super lucky and have found a lot of great books there. I found a copy of Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides in amazing condition for only $3.79 there just the other day, I've been wanting to read that book for ages and finally can!
@@Unpotted I actually order from Book Outlet all the time! I thought they were over near Niagara Falls, not Toronto? You're right, the books they sell are technically new but they can't list them as such. Something to do with the fact that they're overstock or returns from other stores/website? Idk, I don't need to understand in order to buy from them 😁
@@tjfmd
Middlesex is amazingly good!
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Thanks for sharing! Congratulations on the new job!
Have a lovely week ahead!
Cheers from Brazil!
thank you!!
congratulations on the job! hope everything works out for you! i have kind of a superfluous question but i'll ask in the spirit of the video anyways. what popular or beloved book have you read did you end up not enjoying? and vice versa, what unpopular (if any) or poorly received book have you read that you ended up enjoying?
thank you so much, and thanks for your questions! superfluous or not they will be fun to answer :)
I just saw that book today at a coffee shop (infinite jest), it is MASSIVE
That is my husband's favorite book.
Congratulations, man!!! I wanna leave NY by the end of the year
thank you! and how come you want to leave?
Good luck on your new job and relocation. 😀
thank you!
Fahrenheit 451 is a novel that I have read hundreds of times. Faulkner is certainly a rough read. I am also a huge Gore Vidal fan. Good luck to you.
rough but worth it! thanks so much
congrats on the new job
Hi Matt. Best of luck with your move. I also have Crime and Punishment on my 2025 TBR. Btw, the beard looks good.
thanks so much!
🎉🎉❤❤ congratulations 🎊 👏 💐
thanks so much :)
Congrats on the job! I just noticed your sweater. Is that Stony Brook University you are wearing?
thank you! and yes, that’s where i went to school!
@@CallosumBooks That’s funny you went to school there. I live right down the road from Stony Brook University.
@@JessBookgirlTV small world! i lived there for a number of years as well