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I love it. So bright and fun. I bought the book just to use my fineliners 😍

My library is bigger than yours but less colourful!

Booktube doesn't have longevity for everyone, and sometimes I wonder if it does for me even though I still try to make videos. I miss this era of booktube, circa 2020. I hope you're doing okay, Helene, regardless if you ever return!

Wow, you had 6 books on my TBR list! I love your taste :)

Why do u elongate ur pronunciation at the end of words. It is very irritating.

Gosh she was so young here!

What happens to this sexy woman?

What a charming reader!!!

There is, of course, an earlier version of or trial run for Lolita in Russian, The Enchanter…The Glenny translation of Master has been superseded by the Burgin and O’Connor and Aplin. As Bulgakov scholar J. Curtis, noted in her fine book on Master i Margarita, the P&V is not recommended…Danish, I assume...

I like your choices and reasons....an interesting list of favorites, and TWO from Steinbeck?! I didn't hate Of Mice and Men, but much of JS's writing is theme driven and "biblical" (East of Eden and The Pearl, too), which makes your choice of Grapes worth commenting. That book is very much "human condition" rather than biblical, and a true reflection of the times. My spouse and I read it together (we're both Californians) when we first were married, and it was a bonding experience. I was a central Valley dirt kid who grew around lots of Okie descendants, whereas she was a Bay Area kid familiar with Steinbeck's haunts. And a minor correction.......Jane Austin was Regency era rather than Victorian although yes, 19th century in her working period.

Hi Helene..Happy Thursday! The Blue Castle arrived yesterday…and I will probably read it in the spring. And I also just ordered The Leavers…as I looked it up..and it sounds like it will be very good! I am so thankful to be able to revisit your videos👍🥰

Unless I am with someone/friends/family….I would lose my mind if I couldn’t read!😂

After watching this video in 2016..I put The Sunlight Pilgrims on my to-buy list. And I did purchase this same hardcover from Book Depository in December 2016. It has taken me 7 years to read this book! I am 45 pages in and loving it! And loving the nostalgia too…of watching this video again. It is snowy and freezing here where I live..and it is the perfect time to be reading this. Thanks Helene….miss you!

Zeus’ face in the thumbnail! He is so sweet!❤

The Bright Edge of the World is such good historical fiction

Sad about last years tragedy in Paul Auster’s life…

I am 6 years late to commenting…but it is sugar that affects our eyesight.

Love this hairstyle👍

Hi Helene…would love to have you do one of these “read with me” videos on Insta!

Hi Helene…I know I am 3 years late at commenting. You know about Blackwell’s in London…right? No free bookmarks..but good prices and free shipping❤️

Love this!❤

Sweet Helene, I hope you’re doing well. Although I know you’re not making videos anymore, I just wanted to stop by and say thank you. Your channel greatly enhanced my reading life a few years ago. Also, it was so very comforting to watch you and hear of your recent readings. Just wanted to say that it was a wonderful time. Take good care.

Never read a book in my life only a bit of the newspaper

I don't evan have 1 book

Who are the translators for the war and peace edition?

I will read it on upcoming days thankyou

So many dislike her. Trash her. Granted her push for Hillary just because of her sex is horrendous but i like her & think she is genuinely funny. Everybody in America picks one bad thing about somebody & will just dislike them for that one thing but we humans are very diverse & its ok to like somebody who may have different views & ethics. Shoot i voted & support Donald trump as u.s president even in 2023, but i can assure you as a man i think hes a maniac. If you could clone a complete polar opposite of a human from trump youd have me, yet here i am still giving him my support. Im in a red state of Massachusetts where for some reason because were told that we are a "democrat" state we act as if were sheep & do what were told. But yea f*ck that.. all that to say- yea, amy & i are much different but i still support her.

Love your reviews - and hope you will return to posting them! Hello Beautiful and Hang The Moon are two literary fiction books I hope you can read and review. I will add some of these to my TBR:))

Enjoyable 😊🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣

Please post videos again, we need them

Wow! Your colouring is amazing!

Did you have issues with bleed through?

Helena, What a lovely video and your enthusiasm with and connection to these stories is obvious for all to see. Good advice on the careful handling of the books, as the gold gilt does come free, according to many reviews. I share your idea of the classics being unencumbered by too much action, self-analysis and sub-plots. They are wonderful stories that stay with you through life. My favourite books would have been Robinson Crusoe early in school and Jane Eyre towards the end of school. Happy reading!

which pencil do you youce for colouring ?

A lot of patience and devoted works congratulation! 🎉

Boring review sorry

I read this book almost 50 years ago when I was in high school. It’s still one of my favorites.

Read the book yesterday and watched the show today…I will always say books are ALWAYS SOO MUCH BETTER. Too much change in the show, I think the book was amazing a bit slow in the beginning but still way better then the show. (Personal opinion)

Super late but as someone who is into classics now, am I wrong in judging John Steinbeck from Of Mice and Men? I hated that book so much, I thought it was extremely boring but his other books sound really interesting. I just can't get over how much I hated that book.

Oh how we miss you Helene!

Beautiful!

Hello Helene, your videos are so nice and relaxing also. Please make more ! I have read many of your recommendations but still, more videos please. By the way, from your recommendations I read Jane Eyre, yes, I liked it but Shirley has become my very favourite of Charlotte Bronte; it simply felt more natural in the dialogues and the characters were so strong. Helloes from Mexico City !

Excellent choices, surprisingly similar to my tastes. I would include Kazuo Ishiguro in that group as he shares sensibilities with most of the others. Hearing that you chose Steinbeck was a pleasant surprise. East of Eden is the great summer novel of all time?

This girl has the most beautiful eyes I’ve ever seen

This is so beautiful!! Did you color all the pictures with Faber Castell pitt artist brush pens? And fineliner and gel pen for the details I suppose

Wow, this is really awesome!

Amazing choice!!! I love all these writers as well M. Atwood is the best for me and her "The Blind Assassin" I've read 3 times. Murakami " Kafka on the Shore" and P Auster "Invisible" big time!!! Have you read any of Alice Munro books? One of the best short story writer.

I haven't thought about The Grapes of Wraith in years, you've reminded me of how much it effected me at the time I read it. Wonderfully written and realised characters and a great ending indeed!

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Thank you