Hi! I don't have a youtube/booktube chanel but I do spend a lot of time here in my free time. Time I should be reading, that is 😁😁😁 I just wanted to tell you how I love your content and how is inspires me to really read what we love. There are too many fantasy/fiction channels here and it is a breath of the freshest air to watch your videos. I watched your favorite books and the bookshelf tour and I loved how you have non fiction / short stories collections/ biographies and essays along with your fictions books too. Keep up and I hope to see more of your videos. Really inspiring content!
Hi Diana!! This is such a sweet message! I'm so so happy you're here, and I agree! Its sometimes hard to find people reading different kinds of books (there is a great, yet teeeeeny community reading lit fiction, short stories and the like haha) I hope your reading is fruitful and explorative and self-directed. Reading books we love is what its all about! Thank you again for leaving this sweet comment. Totally made my Friday! ☺️
love love this video so much 🥰 the setup is so cozy, too! like we're in a lil book club swapping notes on our favorite books and drinking good beverages
I love hearing people talk about their favorites toooo 😭 Im so happy to hear that that book has a wide readership! When I originally read it I had no one to scream about it with hahaha. Its such a gem!
ahhh loved that you started with Durga! ✨🏩 and the front porch moment!!! not enough people talk about this moment and it's such a beautiful rendering of how present we should be within ourselves but also with others. and the love for Morrison! currently reading Song of Solomon right now, and my reading of Sula has also confirmed that Morrison is meant to be read over and over again. and that's what's so beautiful about her work. how she has managed to create such beautiful work astounds me. this was so lovely! loved hearing the books that make you YOU! 💓
Will you join me in the efforts to peer-pressure her into releasing a new book? I could listen to her talk forever. And read her forever. Ugh. Shes such a thoughful writer Song of Solomon is a TRIP! I hope you enjoy it! And absolutely. She requires several reads, but each read is a treat. Shes the gift that just keeps giving Appreciate you Nathan!
the taste :o sold on a lot of these, eva luna especially - i did the same thing of attempting 100 years of solitude in spanish and giving up haha so i trust that it’s a better place to start. recently read neruda’s 20 love poems in spanish & it opened my third eye i rlly want to read more so the rec is v helpful
I was watching your wrap up yesterday and saw you talk about Neruda! Definitely a different texture to stories told in Spanish. I need to try more poetry though. Do you have your eye out on any other collections in Spanish?
I really enjoyed hearing about your favorites, Kat! I recently read The God of Small Things - such stunning writing and a very memorable read. I already know just based on how beautifully you described Too Much and Not the Mood that it's going to be a highlight for me. Field Study too!
Hi Greer! Thank you so much for this sweet comment! And didnt it knock you out of your chair?? SUCH a stunning, heart aching read. You are in for a TREAT with Durga and Chet'la! I hope you enjoy them (let me know how you get on with them when you do read 'em!)
just found your channel and i think we have similar taste in books! i'd recommend "a mind spread out on the ground" by alicia elliott for "too much and not the mood" and "a fine balance" by rohinton mistry for "the god of small things". not sure if you read those but i think you'll enjoy it! i think i'll pick up a toni morrison now! :)
Hiiiiii! Thank you for hanging out :) And oooh, thank you for the recs as well! I'm going to look into these, loveee the comps! And godspeed on your morrison journey. She offers a sturdy hand as you read, so you're in for a treat!
Isabel Allende is one of my favorites, too! I read Eva Luna such a long time ago though that it needs to be revisited. I LOVED the Neapolitan novels too, I can’t recommend them enough (love your edition, btw!), and I think they’ve done a good job on the HBO show. I have to start reading Toni Morrison. Great list!
Ooooh yes! After having read a couple of hers, Eva Luna still is on the top for me! And agree about the quartet! See I feel like thats the one ill be revisiting, even though I just read them last year 😂Thanks so much, and thank you for watching! 🤍
Such a good list!!! Beloved is one of my all time favorites! It was my first Morrison and it was a perfect intro for me. You are absolutely right that she writes cinematically. I love what you said about everyone approaching Morrison at their own right time. Sula is next for me and I cannot wait :)
Ooooh, you are in for a TREAT with Sula! Can't wait for you to get to her! And ughhh, both of them have such special places in my heart! I would start with Gabo, but you honestly can't go wrong with either! Are you thinking of picking up Love in the Time of Cholera too?
I own his book of short stories, Strange Pilgrims, because I found it in a little free library! So I could start there BUT I think I should start with Love in the Time of Cholera… would suggest starting there??
This is the first video I've ever seen of yours but every single one of these recommendations sounds incredible, I'm convinced! I immediately added all to them I haven't read to my TBR. If you're a big fan of books originally written in Spanish, with beautiful prose, and which focus on female friendship, I recommend Nada by Carmen Laforet! It's about an eighteen year old girl living in Barcelona after the Spanish Civil War, and her relationship with her family and a classmate, Ena. The Edith Grossman translation is a gift. I also think you would really enjoy The Time of the Doves by Mercè Rodoreda, another book about a young woman in Barcelona in and around the Spanish Civil War, which was originally written in Catalan and has some of the most beautiful prose I've read in my life. The author has the most whimsical, playful, introspective style--it changed me. Lastly, I adore Elena Ferrante, and I'm wondering if you've checked out any other Italian authors, like Natalia Ginzburg. Ginzburg's style is much more sparse, but it's cutting and psychologically astute. I loved this video! Can't wait to see what else you recommend.
Aw Andrea, this warmed my heart! Another booktuber mentioned The Time of the Doves as well, so I've been keen to pick that up! But I'll definitely be adding Nada to the list! And yes! I have to explore more of Ginzburg's work! Ive only read The Dry Heart. Is there one in particular you would recommend? Thank you so much for this lovely comment ☺️
Wait WHO recommended The Time of the Doves? I have to go watch their vids asap!! And ouch, The Dry Heart is so grim, good god. I haven’t read all of Ginzburg’s work either, but I would definitely recommend Family Lexicon!
Yesssss The God of Small Things 😭 I feel like we had such a similar experience reading that and I also read it in 2017 and have been wanting to re-read. Now I’m inspired
Walking in with some familiarity allows you to be alerted to so so much that I TOTALLLLY missed the first go around. Shes another that I feel requires a reread!
I always considered Love in the time of cholera one of my favourite books aswell, but I have not read it for over 10 years. I'm hesistant to read it again, because I fear it might not hold up to my current taste.. But it's still one of my first literary fiction loves.
The fear around reading a previously establish favorite is so so real! But itll always be special as a book we once loved, whether or not it holds up haha. Love that it was your first lit fic love! I remember giving away so many copies of it when I read it because I just wanted everyone to experience it haha
Omgggg im trying to read House of Spirits by Allende in Spanish as my first spanish reading experience. So cool to hear you talk about your experience with Eva Luna
Ahhhhh so exciting! I will say, casa de los espiritus felt like she was trying to prove herself to be a writer (her debut!), so the vocab is CRAZY! I was dictionary-ing a lot 😂 Eva Luna I think was an easier book to manage as a first -- but both are excellent! Good luck on this journey, I hope you enjoy it!
@@katsfieldnotes im so happy u mention the vocab, im in the dictionary all the time. it's frustrating, cuz im moving so slowly through it. imma quickly grab a copy of eva luna in spanish and see how it goes!
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand the Morrisons!!! Sula will have my heart and brain captivated forever and ever. such a breathtaking novel. It's my go-to gift for friends who want to start reading but don't know where to begin!!! get them into books and morrison all at the same time, my hidden agenda
Field Study!! So few people know about that book and it's a favorite of mine as well. Chet'la also has a book of poetry that is excellent, it's called Mistress - have you read that yet? I stalk her on the regular for hints of something new, haha. This whole list is top tier, chef's kiss, impeccable.
I feel the same! Its such a wonderful, smart sharp little read. I started and stopped Mistress but I need to return to it. I'm a little scared of that collection tbh haha. But eagerly awaiting more of her words as well! 😭 Thanks Sara!
Looks like I need to stop letting durga and Roy stop languishing on my shelf! When I read sing unburied sing I was very much reminded of beloved. That southern gothic ghost story though.
Omgosh I will never forgot how claustrophobic and carsick I felt reading sing unburied sing. She totally broke out from the bounds of the book and affected me. I absolutely see the parallels too! And pick up Durga!!!!! Hahaha Roy I feel like you can take your time towards because she is extremely demanding of our attention (totally worth it -- just not a casual pick up haha) Thank you so much for watching!
i love the comment at the end bc i really enjy listening to smart people talk about smart books but i do not rly read what id consider smart books lol... here for the vibes
Ah all books are wonderful and valuable though, especially if you find home and enjoyment in them!! But I do appreciate you being here for the vibes hahaha ♥️♥️
1. Durga Chew-Bose is amazing!! I really need to give her a re-read 2.I have been wanting to read the God of Small Things for forever so thank you for giving me more hype that I need to read it 3. I’m in the middle of the Neapolitan quartet-just finished the second book-and Nino is THE WORST lol
1. Uncontested 2. You shouldddd! Its such a burrow-deep sort of book. It leaves it mark, and thats always the best kind 3. THE ABSOLUTE WORST hahahaha omgosh. Just you wait! Are you going to watch the series?
I have! I read Freshwater when it came out and You Made a Fool of Death which I LOVED! That might be my favorite romance haha. Which of theirs is your favorite?
@@katsfieldnotes oh i'm yet to read Fool of Death cause i'm not so into romance so i wasn't sure if it was for me. I'm nearly finished reading Dear Senthuran which is their memoir and i'm absolutely loving it. Maybe a new favourite, it's changing my perspective on so much. Pet is a YA but still got that Emezi style and it's great.
@@katsfieldnotes It's so sad but I've actually only read Love in the Time of Cholera! Which I absolutely adored though! Would so love to do a fav book swap w/ you someday
Hi! I don't have a youtube/booktube chanel but I do spend a lot of time here in my free time. Time I should be reading, that is 😁😁😁 I just wanted to tell you how I love your content and how is inspires me to really read what we love. There are too many fantasy/fiction channels here and it is a breath of the freshest air to watch your videos. I watched your favorite books and the bookshelf tour and I loved how you have non fiction / short stories collections/ biographies and essays along with your fictions books too. Keep up and I hope to see more of your videos. Really inspiring content!
Hi Diana!! This is such a sweet message! I'm so so happy you're here, and I agree! Its sometimes hard to find people reading different kinds of books (there is a great, yet teeeeeny community reading lit fiction, short stories and the like haha) I hope your reading is fruitful and explorative and self-directed. Reading books we love is what its all about!
Thank you again for leaving this sweet comment. Totally made my Friday! ☺️
love love this video so much 🥰 the setup is so cozy, too! like we're in a lil book club swapping notes on our favorite books and drinking good beverages
This is making me want to irl book club with you 😭😭😭
This list!!!! Iconiccccccc. And I love the attentiveness you give your books… the details and the scenes you pull out are incredible
Hahahaha im usually so stressed talking about favorites, but this was actually so fun 😂 Thank you, always, for spending time with this video Sonya!
Love to hear about people’s favourite books! The God Of Small Things is very dear to me as well❤
I love hearing people talk about their favorites toooo 😭 Im so happy to hear that that book has a wide readership! When I originally read it I had no one to scream about it with hahaha. Its such a gem!
ahhh loved that you started with Durga! ✨🏩
and the front porch moment!!! not enough people talk about this moment and it's such a beautiful rendering of how present we should be within ourselves but also with others.
and the love for Morrison! currently reading Song of Solomon right now, and my reading of Sula has also confirmed that Morrison is meant to be read over and over again. and that's what's so beautiful about her work. how she has managed to create such beautiful work astounds me.
this was so lovely! loved hearing the books that make you YOU! 💓
Will you join me in the efforts to peer-pressure her into releasing a new book? I could listen to her talk forever. And read her forever. Ugh. Shes such a thoughful writer
Song of Solomon is a TRIP! I hope you enjoy it! And absolutely. She requires several reads, but each read is a treat. Shes the gift that just keeps giving
Appreciate you Nathan!
@@katsfieldnotes babes I’ve tried 😭 so now with every new article she writes, i gobble up! 🦃
always so great to hear what people's fav reads are - you can learn a lot about someone!!
Im obsessed with watching people talk their favorite books! And I totally agree, you can glean so much about a person!
The way you talk about books😮❤️omg girl the way you describe every book makes me want to buy every one! 💕📚
Awww thank you Alyssa! I always say if I can peer pressure you into a single book, Ive done my job 😂 Thank you for the sweet comment!
too much and not the mood has been on my list for so long!! im so glad you love it, excited to read it!!
Oh I hope you get to it soon, its so so great! Its so freaking endearing!
the taste :o sold on a lot of these, eva luna especially - i did the same thing of attempting 100 years of solitude in spanish and giving up haha so i trust that it’s a better place to start. recently read neruda’s 20 love poems in spanish & it opened my third eye i rlly want to read more so the rec is v helpful
I was watching your wrap up yesterday and saw you talk about Neruda! Definitely a different texture to stories told in Spanish. I need to try more poetry though. Do you have your eye out on any other collections in Spanish?
I really enjoyed hearing about your favorites, Kat! I recently read The God of Small Things - such stunning writing and a very memorable read. I already know just based on how beautifully you described Too Much and Not the Mood that it's going to be a highlight for me. Field Study too!
Hi Greer! Thank you so much for this sweet comment! And didnt it knock you out of your chair?? SUCH a stunning, heart aching read. You are in for a TREAT with Durga and Chet'la! I hope you enjoy them (let me know how you get on with them when you do read 'em!)
@@katsfieldnotes Absolutely; it's been on my mind ever since. Will definitely let you know what I think re: Durga and Chet’la!
just found your channel and i think we have similar taste in books! i'd recommend "a mind spread out on the ground" by alicia elliott for "too much and not the mood" and "a fine balance" by rohinton mistry for "the god of small things". not sure if you read those but i think you'll enjoy it! i think i'll pick up a toni morrison now! :)
Hiiiiii! Thank you for hanging out :) And oooh, thank you for the recs as well! I'm going to look into these, loveee the comps! And godspeed on your morrison journey. She offers a sturdy hand as you read, so you're in for a treat!
Isabel Allende is one of my favorites, too! I read Eva Luna such a long time ago though that it needs to be revisited. I LOVED the Neapolitan novels too, I can’t recommend them enough (love your edition, btw!), and I think they’ve done a good job on the HBO show. I have to start reading Toni Morrison. Great list!
Ooooh yes! After having read a couple of hers, Eva Luna still is on the top for me! And agree about the quartet! See I feel like thats the one ill be revisiting, even though I just read them last year 😂Thanks so much, and thank you for watching! 🤍
Such a good list!!!
Beloved is one of my all time favorites! It was my first Morrison and it was a perfect intro for me. You are absolutely right that she writes cinematically. I love what you said about everyone approaching Morrison at their own right time. Sula is next for me and I cannot wait :)
Marquez and Allende have been on my list of authors I’ve wanted to read for a very long time. You are convincing me that I can’t wait any longer!
Ooooh, you are in for a TREAT with Sula! Can't wait for you to get to her! And ughhh, both of them have such special places in my heart! I would start with Gabo, but you honestly can't go wrong with either! Are you thinking of picking up Love in the Time of Cholera too?
I own his book of short stories, Strange Pilgrims, because I found it in a little free library! So I could start there BUT I think I should start with Love in the Time of Cholera… would suggest starting there??
This is the first video I've ever seen of yours but every single one of these recommendations sounds incredible, I'm convinced! I immediately added all to them I haven't read to my TBR. If you're a big fan of books originally written in Spanish, with beautiful prose, and which focus on female friendship, I recommend Nada by Carmen Laforet! It's about an eighteen year old girl living in Barcelona after the Spanish Civil War, and her relationship with her family and a classmate, Ena. The Edith Grossman translation is a gift. I also think you would really enjoy The Time of the Doves by Mercè Rodoreda, another book about a young woman in Barcelona in and around the Spanish Civil War, which was originally written in Catalan and has some of the most beautiful prose I've read in my life. The author has the most whimsical, playful, introspective style--it changed me. Lastly, I adore Elena Ferrante, and I'm wondering if you've checked out any other Italian authors, like Natalia Ginzburg. Ginzburg's style is much more sparse, but it's cutting and psychologically astute. I loved this video! Can't wait to see what else you recommend.
Aw Andrea, this warmed my heart! Another booktuber mentioned The Time of the Doves as well, so I've been keen to pick that up! But I'll definitely be adding Nada to the list! And yes! I have to explore more of Ginzburg's work! Ive only read The Dry Heart. Is there one in particular you would recommend? Thank you so much for this lovely comment ☺️
Wait WHO recommended The Time of the Doves? I have to go watch their vids asap!! And ouch, The Dry Heart is so grim, good god. I haven’t read all of Ginzburg’s work either, but I would definitely recommend Family Lexicon!
Omgosh I cant tag in the comments, but nadluvs2read!! Definitely check her out! And ahhh ok noted, Ill be making my way towards those ☺️
@@katsfieldnotes I can't find that account for some reason, not sure why 😢 oh well, thank you for letting me know!
A great list. Thanks for posting. I loved Beloved as well. I look forward to more of your videos you are obviously very well read.
Thank you so much for watching! What Morrison managed in Beloved is something I am perpetually in awe of
Damn! I just read the the first page of Field Study. I just ordered it and a couple of your other recommendations.
Oh you are in for a TREATTTTT with Durga! Savor that one 😭 Love that you got some recs, this makes me giddy haha. Happy reading!!
Yesssss The God of Small Things 😭 I feel like we had such a similar experience reading that and I also read it in 2017 and have been wanting to re-read. Now I’m inspired
Walking in with some familiarity allows you to be alerted to so so much that I TOTALLLLY missed the first go around. Shes another that I feel requires a reread!
I always considered Love in the time of cholera one of my favourite books aswell, but I have not read it for over 10 years. I'm hesistant to read it again, because I fear it might not hold up to my current taste.. But it's still one of my first literary fiction loves.
The fear around reading a previously establish favorite is so so real! But itll always be special as a book we once loved, whether or not it holds up haha. Love that it was your first lit fic love! I remember giving away so many copies of it when I read it because I just wanted everyone to experience it haha
beloved is truly cinematic! i'm gonna reread it this year!!
Okay Aimee and I might be rereading, let me know if you want in baby. Morrison in community 4eva
I haven’t read any of these but definitely adding some of them to my TBR! 💛
Ah, I'm glad you were able to jot down some recs! Can't go wrong with any of them (though I may be a bit biased 😂) Thank you for watching :)
Omgggg im trying to read House of Spirits by Allende in Spanish as my first spanish reading experience. So cool to hear you talk about your experience with Eva Luna
Ahhhhh so exciting! I will say, casa de los espiritus felt like she was trying to prove herself to be a writer (her debut!), so the vocab is CRAZY! I was dictionary-ing a lot 😂 Eva Luna I think was an easier book to manage as a first -- but both are excellent! Good luck on this journey, I hope you enjoy it!
@@katsfieldnotes im so happy u mention the vocab, im in the dictionary all the time. it's frustrating, cuz im moving so slowly through it. imma quickly grab a copy of eva luna in spanish and see how it goes!
I was just talking about how I've been meaning to start reading more essays thank you for reminding me of Too Much and Not the Mood!!!
i do like sentences
Ooooooh Im so curious how youll feel about Durga's work!!! But definitely think you shoukd pick her up. Its wonderful!
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand the Morrisons!!! Sula will have my heart and brain captivated forever and ever. such a breathtaking novel. It's my go-to gift for friends who want to start reading but don't know where to begin!!! get them into books and morrison all at the same time, my hidden agenda
Your love of Sula is my favorite thing!! And secretly indoctrinating people into the Morrison hive is genius. I shall join in on your efforts haha
Field Study!! So few people know about that book and it's a favorite of mine as well. Chet'la also has a book of poetry that is excellent, it's called Mistress - have you read that yet? I stalk her on the regular for hints of something new, haha. This whole list is top tier, chef's kiss, impeccable.
I feel the same! Its such a wonderful, smart sharp little read. I started and stopped Mistress but I need to return to it. I'm a little scared of that collection tbh haha. But eagerly awaiting more of her words as well! 😭 Thanks Sara!
Looks like I need to stop letting durga and Roy stop languishing on my shelf! When I read sing unburied sing I was very much reminded of beloved. That southern gothic ghost story though.
Omgosh I will never forgot how claustrophobic and carsick I felt reading sing unburied sing. She totally broke out from the bounds of the book and affected me. I absolutely see the parallels too! And pick up Durga!!!!! Hahaha Roy I feel like you can take your time towards because she is extremely demanding of our attention (totally worth it -- just not a casual pick up haha) Thank you so much for watching!
i love the comment at the end bc i really enjy listening to smart people talk about smart books but i do not rly read what id consider smart books lol... here for the vibes
Ah all books are wonderful and valuable though, especially if you find home and enjoyment in them!! But I do appreciate you being here for the vibes hahaha ♥️♥️
Well you hit on 3 of my favorite authors so I'm gonna have to subscribe 😉. Thanks for the great list!
Hahaha which were your fav authors?! Thank youuu for watching!
@@katsfieldnotes Isabel Allende, Toni Morrison, Gabriel Garcia Marquez... too many books, too little time.
omg stop i am just noticing that open book you have on your wall??? are you kidding me that is precious i love that!!
OKAY CHIPPED NAILS A LITTLE CONTINENTS. i will never look at my chipped nails the same 🥺
also hi yes i am a nook person
stop wait the freckles on someone’s back i literally have done that with jacob omg i am adding this book to my list this sounds so PRECIOUS
also i love that cover of eva luna obsessed w it
i freaking LOVED that line in sula when she said “they ain’t worth more than me” 👏
durgaaaaa! too much was my 2017 bible! also i know the podcast you're talking about rip another round :(((
yes to everything you said about beloved,, an accomplishment of a novel
I miss Heben and Tracy every dang day 😭😭😭
the neapolitan quartet holds such a special place in my heat too 🥺😊
Such a special read! Have you seen the HBO series?
@@katsfieldnotes i havent!! is it worth it?
Starting off strong with Durga!!!!!!!!
Every day I pray for more from her 😭
1. Durga Chew-Bose is amazing!! I really need to give her a re-read
2.I have been wanting to read the God of Small Things for forever so thank you for giving me more hype that I need to read it
3. I’m in the middle of the Neapolitan quartet-just finished the second book-and Nino is THE WORST lol
1. Uncontested
2. You shouldddd! Its such a burrow-deep sort of book. It leaves it mark, and thats always the best kind
3. THE ABSOLUTE WORST hahahaha omgosh. Just you wait! Are you going to watch the series?
@@katsfieldnotes I’ve been watching each season as I finish the book, I just started watching season two Saturday evening!
"SULA AND NELL WALKED SO LENU AND LILA COULD RUN" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I said it once and I'll say it again!!!!!!
Ahh yes let me get my notebook and pencil out hehe
Hahahaa love you Liv ♥️
I just bought the god of small things!
Omgosh! Happy reading!
p.s - brace yourself 😂
i really need to read toni morrison and the god of small things. have you read any awkwaeke emezi? i feel like you might appreciate their writing.
I have! I read Freshwater when it came out and You Made a Fool of Death which I LOVED! That might be my favorite romance haha. Which of theirs is your favorite?
@@katsfieldnotes oh i'm yet to read Fool of Death cause i'm not so into romance so i wasn't sure if it was for me. I'm nearly finished reading Dear Senthuran which is their memoir and i'm absolutely loving it. Maybe a new favourite, it's changing my perspective on so much. Pet is a YA but still got that Emezi style and it's great.
ok i have my TBR for the rest of my life :')
Have you read any of these Charlotte? I also feel like we have to do a fav book swap 'cause I love your book taste
@@katsfieldnotes It's so sad but I've actually only read Love in the Time of Cholera! Which I absolutely adored though! Would so love to do a fav book swap w/ you someday
Eeep! Ur notes yess 🎉
Durga sounds so good!!! I love how u have so many good sentences seared into ur brain
And LOL lo censuraste😂 🤪
La vida es larga y tiene muchas vueltas ❤❤❤ 🥺
Are we reading cólera en español?!?????
That page 😭 this is making me wanna reread it
not me wanting to learn spanish so i can read isabel allende in her original prose
Not a bad reason to learn a language tbh 😂
I'm going crazy. What is that constant sound in the background?
Aw, my old pre-war nyc apartment and all her loud eccentricities :) Its never quiet here haha. Sorry about that