Ooh phew, we can still film a ranking video and do Women’s Prize Day as you liked it. Hahaha. So interesting to see what we’ve picked up similarly theme wise. What a treat these parallel reads have been.
Hi Louise and Simon! I haven’t watched this video yet (and will come back to it later), but I’ve just watched your live interview with Susanna Clarke and wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it!😍 Since I read the novel I’d been wondering whether Piranesi’s world only existed in his mind, so I was very happy to hear a member of the audience asking Susanna Clarke a question about it. I think Thunderclap was the perfect gift for her. I look forward to the next WP Bookclub meeting😊📚
Oh phew Louise I’ve been waiting with bated breath to see if you enjoyed it as this is my pick for the prize. I’ve loved these parallel videos so much, looking forward to your ranking video!
This video was definitely worth the wait! I think STY is a book that is strong on a first read but even better on a second read, when you can appreciate the quiet beauty of it all the more. Really looking forward to your ranking and prediction video!
I kept wondering if the mice were a metaphor e.g. however hard you try to hide away from the world, the outside will always find a way in. Or even the onslaught of memories or regrets, if you try to fight them they only get stronger.
Thanks, Louise and Simon!🌷I don’t think this is the book for me, as I’m not so keen on reading about a mice plague😱. Louise, Priam visiting Achilles in his tent to beg for the body of Hector is for me too one of the most memorable and moving literary texts I’ve ever read. I think it is the sharing of grief between enemies, that makes it so poignant. You are absolutely right, this is the way forward towards the solution of today’s horrific conflicts.
I look forward to the Booker ranking video. Halloween is over, but the biography I'm reading on Edna St. Vincent Millay mentioned she kept a volume of Sir Walter Scott's Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft by her bedside, so I started reading that on Kindle, as if I did not already have enough non-fiction reads for the month. I have almost finished Felicia's Journey by Willlam Trevor, thanks for the recommendation. I should finish James soon, you are correct Simon, it does read fast. Thank you both.❤
Bittersweet- I think this is y’all’s last book & I adore this series of videos - but this was my last read of the ones I’ve read ( I’ve not read Held or Creation Lake 😳) and perhaps it’s a bit of recency bias??? But it is the one i think about most ; that haunts me most . I loved it , but loved all the ones I read especially a particular 3 this one included. Blahdiggityblah appreciate you two as always 📖🪱💚
This was also the final book on the shortlist for me, and I appreciate it even more after the video. It wasn’t my favorite on the list, but I would be happy if it won.
Ooh phew, we can still film a ranking video and do Women’s Prize Day as you liked it. Hahaha. So interesting to see what we’ve picked up similarly theme wise. What a treat these parallel reads have been.
for your viewers too. TY.
It’s been such a joy and I’m delighted that you can still bear to speak to me 🫢😂😂❤️❤️❤️
@@louisesavidgemuses4135 well after one revelation in our ranking videos things could be on a knife edge haha.
@SavidgeReads 🤦🏼♀️
Hi Louise and Simon! I haven’t watched this video yet (and will come back to it later), but I’ve just watched your live interview with Susanna Clarke and wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it!😍 Since I read the novel I’d been wondering whether Piranesi’s world only existed in his mind, so I was very happy to hear a member of the audience asking Susanna Clarke a question about it. I think Thunderclap was the perfect gift for her. I look forward to the next WP Bookclub meeting😊📚
Thank you so much for letting us know. It’s so hard to tell how it might come across online 🙏🙏🙏💛💛💛📚📚📚
Oh phew Louise I’ve been waiting with bated breath to see if you enjoyed it as this is my pick for the prize. I’ve loved these parallel videos so much, looking forward to your ranking video!
Our ranking was a lot of fun and we’re still speaking 😂🙏🙏🙏💛💛💛📚📚📚
@ Glad to hear it😂
This video was definitely worth the wait! I think STY is a book that is strong on a first read but even better on a second read, when you can appreciate the quiet beauty of it all the more. Really looking forward to your ranking and prediction video!
Thank you. It’s interesting where we both ended up 😊
Really enjoying this series and can’t wait for your rankings!
Glad you like them! 🙏🙏🙏💛💛💛📚📚📚
I kept wondering if the mice were a metaphor e.g. however hard you try to hide away from the world, the outside will always find a way in. Or even the onslaught of memories or regrets, if you try to fight them they only get stronger.
Great suggestion 🙏🙏🙏📚📚📚💛💛💛
It sounds phenomenal to me after your reviews . It s gone on my TBR list . 🎉Thank you.
Hope you enjoy it! 😊🙏🙏🙏💛💛💛📚📚📚
@ I m sure I will but I cannot start it until I read these six books 😂
Thanks, Louise and Simon!🌷I don’t think this is the book for me, as I’m not so keen on reading about a mice plague😱. Louise, Priam visiting Achilles in his tent to beg for the body of Hector is for me too one of the most memorable and moving literary texts I’ve ever read. I think it is the sharing of grief between enemies, that makes it so poignant. You are absolutely right, this is the way forward towards the solution of today’s horrific conflicts.
Thank you for the validation- I couldn’t agree more about the Priam scene 🙏🙏🙏💛💛💛📚📚📚
I love this parallel read! I enjoy following along. And I look forwforward to your winner prediction! Thank you for sharing!
You are so welcome! 🙏🙏🙏💛💛💛📚📚📚
These parallel reads have been so interesting!
So pleased you have found them so 🙏🙏🙏💛💛💛📚📚📚
I picked up Safekeep based on your previous video and am absolutely loving it so far. Might have to get to this one, too!
So pleased to know that. Thanks for letting me know 🙏🙏🙏💛💛💛📚📚📚
Really enjoyed this series and seeing you take on the books. Hope you do it again next year but no pressure haha
Thank you. We both thoroughly enjoyed it 🙏🙏🙏💛💛💛📚📚📚
I look forward to the Booker ranking video. Halloween is over, but the biography I'm reading on Edna St. Vincent Millay mentioned she kept a volume of Sir Walter Scott's Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft by her bedside, so I started reading that on Kindle, as if I did not already have enough non-fiction reads for the month. I have almost finished Felicia's Journey by Willlam Trevor, thanks for the recommendation. I should finish James soon, you are correct Simon, it does read fast. Thank you both.❤
Hope you’re enjoying Felicia’s Journey 😊🙏🙏🙏💛💛💛📚📚📚
I am going to give this ago! Thanks
Hope you like it! 👍
Bittersweet- I think this is y’all’s last book & I adore this series of videos - but this was my last read of the ones I’ve read ( I’ve not read Held or Creation Lake 😳) and perhaps it’s a bit of recency bias??? But it is the one i think about most ; that haunts me most . I loved it , but loved all the ones I read especially a particular 3 this one included. Blahdiggityblah appreciate you two as always 📖🪱💚
Thank you 🙏🙏🙏💛💛💛📚📚📚
Oh gosh I hope this wins, it was the 2nd book on the longlist that I read and it is still the standout for me
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This was also the final book on the shortlist for me, and I appreciate it even more after the video. It wasn’t my favorite on the list, but I would be happy if it won.
We’ll soon know 🫢🙏🙏🙏💛💛💛📚📚📚
I’m hugging little bullied Simon …. I was too but also was a turd at other points. Childhood is a pendulum like that i think
Absolutely 😢