10 Must-Read Modern Classic Books (20th Century)
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These lists are dangerous: you hadn’t even finished explaining The Castle of Otranto in your last video and I’d already hit the order button 😅
At least she’s using her powers of sales for good. :)
I came here to say exactly THIS! Luckily Kazuo is also one of my favorite ones so at least that one I have at home lol
Kafka is especially great in German, deceptively smooth and simple, making really elegant use of German’s features. It’s amazing that there are translations that are also enjoyable to read.
Octavia Butler really was all that. Profoundly engaging and satisfying. Her stories feel true.
Dune shines in a whole different light when you realize that Herbert intended Paul to be a villain from the outset, even while portraying him sympathetically in many ways. He wanted to show that great threats to humanity don’t all have to be like the Harkonnens to be dangerous.
I read Flowers for Algernon when I was about 14. It haunted me! It was frightening and sad and I have never forgotten it. Thank you for reminding me of it!
It’s truly a treat when you post a new vlog. You explain so clearly and succinctly what the books are about. Most of my book purchases are based on your recommendations. Thank you.
That’s so cool, thank you!
I love that you're so constant updating videos, and the fact that all of them are so entertaining and useful
Aw thank you :)
The books I haven't read from this list sound great, but all I could really think while watching is "Wow, Willow is so pretty." 😅 Also Blackbriar's song "Crimson Faces" started playing in my head when you talked about Rebecca, so I watched the music video. Blackbriar's music is so beautiful. Anyway, Flowers for Algernon has been on my tbr for a loooooong time and now it's a higher priority thanks to you. 😊
Glad to see Flowers for Algernon mentioned. It was curriculum for English class when and where I grew up and it was a really good read!
Dune is my favorite science Fiction of all time and The Hobbit is a fantastic start to my favorite genre Fantasy and has much deeper themes than some people think. I also loved 1984 and Fahrenheit 451, I really want to read Kindred, The Trial, Flowers or Algernon, and An Artist for Floating World. I will put them on my TBR for next year! Thank you so much for a great video!
Stumbled onto your channel and I must say your natural charisma is so great. I want to come back more and more and want to see you nerd out on Books and see your passion. Its great.
Just finished flowers for Algernon as recommended by you. Absolutely loved it 👌🏻. I was looking for a book that 20th century classic feel to it and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Fantastic read! Thank you for your video recommendations 👌🏻
You have the most AMAZING way of describing these books without giving anything away
Fully agree on Kafka, he's a superstar here in Poland and where I used to live, Czech Republic. I'm glad I had a chance to read his stuff in German too. I'm currently reading The Martian Chronicles, glad to see Bradbury found a spot here, even if it seems to me that public opinion of Fahrenheit 451 has gone down lately, and him in general too. The Hobbit is the only Tolkien book I care about, so I'm so glad to see it here too.
I also have Kindred and Dune on my TBR, so thanks for the recs as always!
Love your very thoughtful vlogs. I have added several of your recommended books.
I’m a new subscriber and I absolutely love your vids! It’s encouraged me to keep reading after not reading for such a long time. Your lists and reviews are amazing
I found your Chanel a few days ago and now my tbr is so mich longer!! I love the way you talk about books! And I love Kazuo Ishiguro too. He’s incredible!
Outstanding list.
I've read and enjoyed many of these. I have added most of the remaining ones to my tbr list!
Thanks for this great video!
Happy reading 😁📚
I’m almost halfway through Dune now and it is just absolutely beautiful, I don’t want to give any spoilers, but it feels as though Frank Herbert has very detailed control over the narration and it has a specific shift that’s done so perfectly it’s hard to pinpoint where. I also loved Kindred so much, it is an incredibly brilliant novel that explored the legacy of racism and social roles (specifically in the U.S.) :)
You always come at an excellent time!! Inspired me to finally take Flowers for Algernon off my dusty shelf and read it
love these recs!!
Stunning as always, Willow :)
The reason that I loved Stoner by John Williams so much was that the language of the book evolved with the character's growth, so I guess I'm going to have to read Flowers for Algernon now.
Once again, such a wide range of books recommended by you. 📚❤️
Hello! Just wanted to say thank you. It was thanks to your summarization of flowers for algernon at 3:45 that i was intrigued to read it. I must say i was amazed by the book and ended up being enthralled in it. Thanks again.
An Artist of the Floating World is my favorite of Ishiguro's books. Flowers for Algernon was required reading when I was in high school.
I've read a lot of the books on this list, but I'm going to read some of the others that you have recommended, Willow. Thanks for the suggestions!
Loved the list.❤❤
I think you should also add Orlando by Virginia Woolf in this list. The way this book talks about gender, identity and love for your craft is just astonishing.
You gotta read it.
I’ve read all her books and I actually regret not adding one of them to this list. The Waves is my favourite :)
If you love epistolary and distopian novels, have you read Ella Minnow Pea? It's about a country where the man who wrote 'the quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog' came from. The people see him as a god-like figure, but during a storm a couple of letters of his sentence fall of the statue that they've made for him. The people decide that this is a sign that they can't use those letters anymore. More and more letters fall of and so there language gets more and more restricted. The epistolary form is ideal for this book. It was oublushed in 2001, so officially not a 20th century classic novel, but I think it should be a 21th century classic. I thought it was billiant, absolutely loved it
Another great recommendations.
You give the most amazing book reviews. Are you on Goodreads? I read and enjoyed The Metamorphosis, and after hearing your insight on The Trial, I can't wait to read it!
Wow, I've watched many 20th century recommendations -- but your list is right up my alley of books I like. Kafka, anytime! I wonder what you think of Hesse?
I've read nearly all of your recommendations here and they are really great reads -- life-illuminating.
Flowers for Algernon is among my faves :)
Sometimes I think we are book twins. And what a beautiful edition of The Hobbit
Flowers For Algernon had me in tears at the end. The format is genius, and it's so hopeful, but also heartbreaking.
Loved Rebecca too, and I want to reread Fahrenheit 451. It's one of my absolute favorites and has stuck with me for years. I need to read Octavia Butler!
Oh The Hobbit warms my heart every time I see it.
I hate admitting that I haven't read Dune yet. It's on my shelf though!
This is such a great list! 🖤
I ADORE Flowers for Algernon. I have read 3 times! Enjoying this loose series on your favourite books from different genres. Do you only read manga or also graphic novels and will you do one on GN/manga? 😊
I am reading an artist of the floating world in these days. Awesome!
My theory is that the second wife name in Rebecca is Jane, like plain Jane and also a throwback to Jane Eyre. Where we see this crazy wife from the husband's perspective but here in Rebecca it's reversed
I can always count on Willow to have me requesting at least one book from my local library (or, more likely thanks to Tories and New Labour deciding libraries can get by with practically no funding, me spending money on books 😅). I'm particularly interested in picking up that Tanizaki novel, I don't think I'd ever come across it before. Thanks for the great list as always!💜
Fahrenheit 451 is an extremely important book right now- some places in America are banning it (and 1984 as well). In my state, growing up, it was required reading.
Ironic isn’t it
I read all of these books except the makioka sisters which I just ordered 😊
I wish more people would read Octavia E. Butler and Daphne du Maurier.
Read the hobbit to my son, he absolutely loved it especially the giant spiders in mirkwood, he had me reread that part because he loved it so much found it scary but loved the scare.
I've read every book on this list great choices 🙂
I know I’ve read Flowers for Algernon but don’t remember when that was. It sounds so familiar.
I’d love to see you doing a video where you talk about Fahrenheit 451 in more detail.
Id love to read it again. Might get a fresh copy and do just that
@@WillowTalksBooks Nice! Can’t wait to see that!
If you loved Flowers for Algeron, you really need to read Richard Powers Bewilderment. It is based on this book, sad story but a 5 star read for me.
I’ve meant to read Powers for ages. That’s what I’ll start with, thanks
I wish that when you say, "Subscribe for books," the books in the video would just magically show up at my house 🥴 Also, Toni Morrison.
I read 1984 very recently . Wow so good !and of course so much better than the film. I started Kindred last year and was terribly upset by the no holds barred reality , the pain and hurt. I got so scared of what was coming next that I stopped reading. I sometimes think I should finish it but feel that lurch of fear again. Now I'm left with this guilt - people actually went through the reality of slavery and I can't even bear to read about it! Have you any tips on how to get round this ? I wish I wasn't so sensitive , but then really I don't cos I care about things
I don’t have any tips, I’m sorry! But I’m also a very empathetic person. I get upset and angry on a daily basis when I see all the pain and injustice in the world. But when I read fiction, I don’t struggle at all. I read Kindred cover-to-cover and just thought, wow, what a great book. I guess I just separate myself from it when I know it’s fiction. But I don’t think you should feel guilty for being that sensitive. It’s better than being ignorant or cold 💜
Have you read The Master and Margarita?
6:50 i'm all for a second video where you focus on top 10 japanese books of 20th century btw 😶🌫😶🌫😉
It’s coming, don’t worry :)
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i read The Makioka Sisters purely because i wanted to complete that set of penguin Japanese covers and im so glad that i did. What a great book.
I am new in a small town and trying to break out of my shell. Is there a good discord for people who like asian/japanese literature? I sure wish Willow had a small discord community.😰
I do have one! It’s for my patrons, and you can join for $1 per month :)
@@WillowTalksBooks sorry, I realized Patreon exist couple minutes after I posted it. And yes, I should join, I really love your videos. Thank you for your great work!
No thanks.
Ok so trolls and rubbish comments, blah blah, I get it every day. But with this one, I have to know why lol. What’s got your hackles up, carbonc6065?