Great list. I, too, have been wanting to read Whipple. Martyr in my TBR pile. Favorites so far are My Friends, Brotherless Nights, My Father's House, and Long Island.
ugh i still need to place a hold on martyr! giovanni’s room is on my tbr list for fall!! i’ve had a copy of picnic at hanging rock for a while but haven’t gotten to it yet, i kind of forgot i had it hahaha
I have the same issue: because I don't make consistent videos about what I've read during a particular period, I sometimes forget when I have read particular books. I've heard amazing things about Martyr, and I too loved James. Somewhere At A Distance is high on my list! Thank you for your video!
I agree with you about the Harpman book - more of a character study but wonderful in all the questions it raised. And I am reading James at the moment!
I also really enjoyed Martyr, so pleased to see it on your favourite reads! Cesarean Aira has been on my radar for ages but not quite made it to any of his work. Excited to hear your thoughts!
excellent list! i still (still! because i'm pretty sure i've left a comment about this before on one of yr videos) want to check out I Who Have Never Known Men at some point
Sophie, because it’s a book that seems so you in a way, I keep assuming you’ve read it. It’s got that delightful mix of interiority and external experiences. Have you read The Wall by Marlen Haushofer? That was another sneakily dystopian book I found myself enjoying but grew on me afterwards so much more like this one did
last month i listened to an episode of lost ladies of lit - they were spotlighting helen tracy lowe-porter, she translated all 22 novels by thomas mann for english/american audiences. might be fun to listen to the episode since you read the magic mountain Somewhere At A Distance - adding this to my tbr asap!!
Thanks for the heads up on that podcast episode. I haven’t listened to it yet. I became familiar with Lowe Porter through Kate Brigg’s book, The Long Form, which is about the art of translation. I’m so fascinated with her. I’m excited to listen in!
i keep hearing so many interesting things about James! loved hearing your thoughts on it and i really do need to get to it! the hype is real! would love to hear your thoughts on Lolita! and the Baldwin is such a treat -- one of my favorites
Oh I could see how this Baldwin is a fave, right? Oh, the characters. What they’re going through. Baldwins writing. Ooooh weee. Let’s see how Lolita goes!!
Greenbanks by Dorothy Whipple. It has, as they all do, some very strong female characters. And the character development is superb. The same applies to They Knew Mr Knight. The mentioned Mr Knight is somewhat of a villain, let’s just say! I see two comments recommend They Were Sisters. Another great novel but there is a character in it who is unremittingly evil and that got in the way a bit as I bounced the book off the wall a few times. There isn’t a dud in her published works and the only pity is that she ceased writing in the 1950s due to being discouraged by her publisher I think. Or reviews. And stopped writing novels as a result.
Someone at a distance has been on my list for ages! I just bought Anna Karen ina recently. What were the podcasts called that you talked about, I missed the names? I really want to read James 😊
Sisters- Dorothy Whipple another great one
Ooh I’m glad to have a recommendation. Thanks!
youre making me itch to pick up magic mountain!!
Omg Charles, it’s up your alley. Boring, elbowed in parts…yes. But so so funny and worth it, my friend.
Great list. I, too, have been wanting to read Whipple. Martyr in my TBR pile. Favorites so far are My Friends, Brotherless Nights, My Father's House, and Long Island.
Long Island looks enticing!
They Were Sisters and High Wages are my favorites of Dorothy Whipple, highly recommend!
Oh that’s right, High Wages. I always meant to read that! Thanks!
I loved Someone at a Distance! I also want to read Picnic at Hanging Rock before the summer is over.
Oh, Bridget. How fun to hear! I’ve started Picnic and can I tell you, it had me gripped last night!
@@thelefthandedreader6632 That's good to hear! I'm almost done with Statues in a Garden by Isabel Colegate and then I plan to start this one.
They were sisters is a tremendous Whipple book!
Ooh I appreciate the recommendation!
You've got me really wondering about "James". Sounds fascinating.
Leave it to Percival Everett!
'They were sisters' is another wonderful Whipple, but all her books are worth reading because she was such a good storyteller.
I’m so glad to have the recommendation. Thank you!
ugh i still need to place a hold on martyr! giovanni’s room is on my tbr list for fall!! i’ve had a copy of picnic at hanging rock for a while but haven’t gotten to it yet, i kind of forgot i had it hahaha
Oh Giovanni’s Room will be a real treat. Top top notch reading experience. 👏👏👏
So glad to hear that you liked Parade - look8ng forward to it!
Yay!
I have the same issue: because I don't make consistent videos about what I've read during a particular period, I sometimes forget when I have read particular books. I've heard amazing things about Martyr, and I too loved James. Somewhere At A Distance is high on my list! Thank you for your video!
Ahh, I’m so glad. I’d love to hear your thoughts if you read James and the Whipple. You always have such interesting, nuanced thoughts. 🥰
@@thelefthandedreader6632 Thank you so much! I loved James and will definitely talk about it sometime soon!
I agree with you about the Harpman book - more of a character study but wonderful in all the questions it raised. And I am reading James at the moment!
Oh, another fan…yay! James…love, love the brilliance of the book. I found it grew on me even more afterwards.
I also really enjoyed Martyr, so pleased to see it on your favourite reads! Cesarean Aira has been on my radar for ages but not quite made it to any of his work. Excited to hear your thoughts!
Oh good! Yes, the Cesar Aira. Coming to me from the,ibrary once they receive it!
I loved Settembrini. "He reminds me of fresh hot buns" says Hans Castorp.
Oh, what a great quote! I’m falling back in love with the book this very minute. 🥰
excellent list! i still (still! because i'm pretty sure i've left a comment about this before on one of yr videos) want to check out I Who Have Never Known Men at some point
Sophie, because it’s a book that seems so you in a way, I keep assuming you’ve read it. It’s got that delightful mix of interiority and external experiences. Have you read The Wall by Marlen Haushofer? That was another sneakily dystopian book I found myself enjoying but grew on me afterwards so much more like this one did
@@thelefthandedreader6632 also on my list for a while, and also as yet unread! (the list is too damn long - i know you can relate)
last month i listened to an episode of lost ladies of lit - they were spotlighting helen tracy lowe-porter, she translated all 22 novels by thomas mann for english/american audiences. might be fun to listen to the episode since you read the magic mountain
Somewhere At A Distance - adding this to my tbr asap!!
Thanks for the heads up on that podcast episode. I haven’t listened to it yet. I became familiar with Lowe Porter through Kate Brigg’s book, The Long Form, which is about the art of translation. I’m so fascinated with her. I’m excited to listen in!
i keep hearing so many interesting things about James! loved hearing your thoughts on it and i really do need to get to it! the hype is real!
would love to hear your thoughts on Lolita! and the Baldwin is such a treat -- one of my favorites
Oh I could see how this Baldwin is a fave, right? Oh, the characters. What they’re going through. Baldwins writing. Ooooh weee. Let’s see how Lolita goes!!
Greenbanks by Dorothy Whipple. It has, as they all do, some very strong female characters. And the character development is superb. The same applies to They Knew Mr Knight. The mentioned Mr Knight is somewhat of a villain, let’s just say! I see two comments recommend They Were Sisters. Another great novel but there is a character in it who is unremittingly evil and that got in the way a bit as I bounced the book off the wall a few times. There isn’t a dud in her published works and the only pity is that she ceased writing in the 1950s due to being discouraged by her publisher I think. Or reviews. And stopped writing novels as a result.
I’m jotting these down on my white board!
Someone at a distance has been on my list for ages!
I just bought Anna Karen ina recently.
What were the podcasts called that you talked about, I missed the names?
I really want to read James 😊
Oooh, Anna Karenina. What a treat! I believe these are the Booktubers I mentioned:
@annnovella
@nathansnook
@@thelefthandedreader6632 oh haha sorry I meant the podcasts! Don't worry if you can't remember 😊
I have never known man---also a 6 month favorite, why? I think because it made me think and still in my mind - I read on your recommendation Thx
Oh Virginia, that’s wonderful! The world she creates is so haunting and realistic. Your mind does a lot of work creating it!