The husband may not be convinced but a wonderful way to spread the middle grade love on Book tube! My husband doesn't generally choose to read and I do try to get him to read middle grade because they are usually shorter books. He now loves Alcatraz VS the Evil Librarians and has read them all and on to other Sanderson books. My favorite videos of yours are when a family member joins you. Thank you for sharing!
This is so funny! At the beginning you are so encouraging about David's desire and attempt to read more. And then comes "I won't read that" about The Summer of the Monkeys and you start showing not-so-well-concealed indignation and excitement (when he says yes to the Gary Schmidt book)! Made me smile! Lovely to have your husband join you. I'd have to go book and see videos of your boys, but I feel like when I saw David, there was a familiarity there based on their faces.
Kate, that was so cute. I totally understand your situation. My husband is very similar, although I must say, he is slowly coming around. 😊 Give it time. Haha.
“I’m very sales-resistant!” 😂😂😂 I loved this video so much!! Terrilee LOVED “That Thing You Do,” too, and I had never seen it-so she finally convinced me, and I loved it!! #kindredspirits!!!
We love you David, even though you probably won't read all of the books your sweet wife recommends, lol. That said, I now have a longer tbr, so thanks Kate!
Oh Kate I laughed so hard ..thank you so much for being g so real...I saw Peter in so many of your husbands expression! You sold me on all of them lol! I wss wondering if your husband would enjoy The Wingfeather Saga?? Also has he read anything by Gary Paulsen?? Gone to the woods is my favorite by him.
Peter really does take after him! My husband and I have both read several books in the Wingfeather Saga and didn't feel as captivated by them as we were hoping. He has read and loved Hatchet. He might be open to reading more.
I'm sure David doesn't need more recommendations, but I'd like to suggest "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt. I think you, Kate, would enjoy it as well and the boys will like it when they are older. It's middle grade, but the themes are more for a middle schooler or older. Great book that my dad, who doesn't really read middle grade fiction, loved.
@@katehowereads You might want to read it first. The main character is 9 when the book starts. But he has to handle himself during a war in which his brothers fight on different sides and in which he has to sort of become the man of the house. This might feel a bit heavy for some ten year olds. But you would know best whether it would resonate with Peter now or in a couple of years.
I think if you tuned in to the whole video you'll know that recently he has enjoyed several different middle grade books. I think if you try the right middle grade that you'll find it's worth being read by all ages. C. S. Lewis says "A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest." I appreciate about middle grade that it features much less cynicism that is so rife in modern adult literature.
Well, this video was delightful! It’s so fun to see you interact with your husband. Definitely at least let us know if he reads any of the books you picked out for him.
Haha my husband is not a reader, either, but never has been. He does like audio books though. Maybe i can convince him to try a middle grade book on audio...
Beowulf, Dragon Slayer by Rosemary Sutcliffe. This sounds like a book I want to get Peter! There is also a new graphic novel reimaging called Bea Wolf. I just put it on hold at the library so I'll let you know if it's any good.
"Now I'm starting to feel trapped" 😂 Kate, I just love your enthusiasm, and David is a good sport!
It's an uphill battle convincing him 😂
You may not sell him on all the books, but you do us! So fun to see your hubby. I hope he reads Pony, it is a great ( and different) story!
Haha, glad I convinced at least someone!
LOL! I always enjoy the dynamics between the two of you. He is charmingly stubborn and you are very gracious! :)
😊😃 Thank you, Lisa!
“The pile is not very big for the maybe!” 😂😂😂
The husband may not be convinced but a wonderful way to spread the middle grade love on Book tube! My husband doesn't generally choose to read and I do try to get him to read middle grade because they are usually shorter books. He now loves Alcatraz VS the Evil Librarians and has read them all and on to other Sanderson books. My favorite videos of yours are when a family member joins you. Thank you for sharing!
This is so funny! At the beginning you are so encouraging about David's desire and attempt to read more. And then comes "I won't read that" about The Summer of the Monkeys and you start showing not-so-well-concealed indignation and excitement (when he says yes to the Gary Schmidt book)! Made me smile! Lovely to have your husband join you. I'd have to go book and see videos of your boys, but I feel like when I saw David, there was a familiarity there based on their faces.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this!
You just absolutely sold me on Pony! I need to stop watching your channel because I’m new to Middle Grade(thanks to you) and I want to read it ALL!
😊 Pony is sooooo good 😍😭
I loved this so much😂, also, any book by Gary Schmidt is a YES!!!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Kate, that was so cute. I totally understand your situation. My husband is very similar, although I must say, he is slowly coming around. 😊 Give it time. Haha.
“I’m very sales-resistant!” 😂😂😂 I loved this video so much!! Terrilee LOVED “That Thing You Do,” too, and I had never seen it-so she finally convinced me, and I loved it!! #kindredspirits!!!
It's just one of the best movies ever!! I'm so glad Terrilee and I were both able to convince our husbands. 🤣
I loved this very funny and both of you when you both do a video it’s nice see David .i hope he enjoy the books he said yes to .
Second vote for Vanderbeekers! So heartwarming and positive
I loved Pony! Please read it David. This was really fun. 😄
I really hope he at least tries it!
We love you David, even though you probably won't read all of the books your sweet wife recommends, lol. That said, I now have a longer tbr, so thanks Kate!
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
(Melanie here) I immediately thought of The Wednesday Wars for him :)
Yes! I was so excited he enjoyed it.
Oh Kate I laughed so hard ..thank you so much for being g so real...I saw Peter in so many of your husbands expression! You sold me on all of them lol! I wss wondering if your husband would enjoy The Wingfeather Saga?? Also has he read anything by Gary Paulsen?? Gone to the woods is my favorite by him.
Peter really does take after him! My husband and I have both read several books in the Wingfeather Saga and didn't feel as captivated by them as we were hoping. He has read and loved Hatchet. He might be open to reading more.
Your sales pitches might not have all worked for your husband but you convinced me on most if not all of them! 😂😁
Haha, something good came out of this video then!
I'm sure David doesn't need more recommendations, but I'd like to suggest "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt. I think you, Kate, would enjoy it as well and the boys will like it when they are older. It's middle grade, but the themes are more for a middle schooler or older. Great book that my dad, who doesn't really read middle grade fiction, loved.
I really want to read it!! I was thinking of reading it aloud to Peter next year when he's ten but do you think he's too young?
@@katehowereads You might want to read it first. The main character is 9 when the book starts. But he has to handle himself during a war in which his brothers fight on different sides and in which he has to sort of become the man of the house. This might feel a bit heavy for some ten year olds. But you would know best whether it would resonate with Peter now or in a couple of years.
I’m with David 😅I don’t understand why adults read middle grade! That time passed long ago
I think if you tuned in to the whole video you'll know that recently he has enjoyed several different middle grade books. I think if you try the right middle grade that you'll find it's worth being read by all ages. C. S. Lewis says "A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest."
I appreciate about middle grade that it features much less cynicism that is so rife in modern adult literature.
C. S. Lewis: “A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest.” 😃
HA! I wrote the exact same quote as Kate, without having first read the thread!! 😂
@@darrylfriesen 🤣😊
@@katehowereads I don't know. I think the only middle grade books I've read in the past ten years were The Hunger Games Trilogy. Yikes.
Well, this video was delightful! It’s so fun to see you interact with your husband. Definitely at least let us know if he reads any of the books you picked out for him.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! I will definitely give an update on his reading.
When I enjoy kid lit I pretend that I am prereading for my grandson.
This was so fun!!
I have a picky husband too 😂 solidarity
👊 It's such an ordeal to convince them of anything! 😅
Haha my husband is not a reader, either, but never has been. He does like audio books though. Maybe i can convince him to try a middle grade book on audio...
Two’s a win!
There's a middle grade Beowulf??? I'm intrigued by that! Do you have the actual title of it, so I can search for it? Thanks!
Beowulf, Dragon Slayer by Rosemary Sutcliffe. This sounds like a book I want to get Peter! There is also a new graphic novel reimaging called Bea Wolf. I just put it on hold at the library so I'll let you know if it's any good.
😂❤