I’m so glad to see you reading a Woolf! Makes me excited to get back to her too. I’ve read Mrs Dalloway, The London Scene and A Room of One’s Own (and liked them in that order, AROOO is so complex and I feel I’ll need to read it a couple more times to really grasp everything she was trying to say.) At the moment I’m listening to The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict - A Very Short Introduction by Martin Bunton and reading City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert. Thanks for a lovely video and introducing me to new and interesting books, as always. Have a lovely weekend!
Kiran, thanks! Is there someone you know that can teach you? I can’t tell you how it’s brought out my creative side and it’s linked me with a whole,e knitting community! There are SO many cool, young knitters with CZcams channels with so much style. You would LOVE them!
Knitting while listening to an audiobook is the best. I've been knitting since college. My advice is to learn a new technique with every single project. Hopefully, you'll find a knitting shop near you. Quality yarns from animal fibers is waaaaaay nicer than cheap wool. Berroco makes a very affordable alpaca wool that would be great as a first winter wool sweater.
Sarah, thanks for the feedback! What a great tip! Looking at my projects so far, I have unwittingly managed to do that. 😂😂. I stumbled into set in sleeves…disastrous. But I’ve learned so so much with each project!
@@thelefthandedreader6632 It helps to find some knitting buddies. You can learn a ton from friends. Once you become a knitter you quickly realize we're everywhere. I talk to random strangers everywhere about their handknits, especially the airport. Knitters are a friendly, enthusiastic bunch. Welcome too the cult!
i’ve been eyeing a copy of the diana athill during my last few visits to white whale but hadn’t heard anything about it!! i’ll have to check it out now
You’re pretty brave to start knitting with a seamless sweater! Many people (like me) started with a scarf or three. 😂 Still, it is like you said. You love to wear your crafts imperfect as they are. I am the same. (I’m STILL knitting my Esther jacket only frogged the sleeves twice…😅). To the Lighthouse was superb. I raved about it in my videos too. However I have friends who HATED it. You definitely need to devote time and headspace to it but when you do, it’s beautiful and resonates long after.
Helen, isn’t that the truth about The Lighthouse. I can definitely see it being Marmite-y as they say! Oooh I would love to hear you talk about knitting on a channel!!
@@thelefthandedreader6632 ha ha!! I wouldn't be able to stop talking....However, I love watching CZcams knitting channels too. Lots of talented people out there to be continually learning from. I always love to see what people have on their knitting needles....
I think recently you mentioned "The Editor" by Sara Franklin. That got a rave review in the Aug 10 issue of The Economist. So you're ahead of the curve. Maybe they're watching your channel!
If you get the chance to read Pnin by Nabokov, you should also try Herzog by Saul Below. The protagonists of these 2 books have lots of things in common.
To the Lighthouse and The Waves are my favorite Woolf. I also recommend her 2nd novel Night and Day, it’s less experimental and more in a traditional novel of manners style but the writing is so beautiful and the characters are so well written.
At 71 years, I realise I'm starting to run out of reading mileage; but one of my top goals is to ensure I read all of Virginia Woolf's novels before they punch my library ticket for that very last time. I read 'To The Lighthouse' last January and so enjoyed the writing that I read every single chapter twice before moving on to the next. Events (that I won't mention in case anyone hasn't read the novel as yet) mean that Mr Ramsay, rather then Mrs Ramsay, is the main character. He's emotionally anaesthetized by his intellect and Virginia Woolf portrays this side of him so well but, for some reason, the character I responded to most was Lily, the painter. I still have 'Jacob's Room' as my favourite work by her - but that might be mostly because it was my first Woolf read, and has been re-read two or three times since I first discovered the work in the early 1970s. Nice to see Tooki featuring - it's always fun to see four-legged members of the family appear - Gregg and his husband Joel nearly always feature (by viewer demand) their dog Teddy at the start of Gregg's videos on his Supposedly Fun book channel. Thanks for the video - kind regards, Brian.
Those Supposedly Fun videos are so much….fun! Oh I loved reading here about the Lighthouse characters! I’m just getting a glimpse now. The depth of writing! It’s unlikely anything I’ve read and very different than those other 2 books of hers I’ve read so far
I definitely need to re-read "To the Lighthouse," it was my first Woolf and I was a little overwhelmed, but I think I would enjoy it so much more now. Also my brother sent me your video and said "she mentioned you!" and I went " i know!" Your videos are always a pleasure!
@@thelefthandedreader6632 I found To The Lighthouse to be a little harder to connect to, but I was also getting used to her stream of consciousness style so I think I missed a lot of the depth! I remember enjoying it but not quite getting everything. I absolutely loved “Mrs Dalloway” and “Orlando,” I found those to be easier to follow and the characters more engaging. Those converted me into a huge Virginia Woolf fan!
Well I picked up a second hand copy of 'The Dud Avocado' took it on holiday, still haven't read it but Mum borrowed it whilst we were away and she enjoyed it. Thanks for the recommendation, I will hopefully get to it soon!
Thank you for another lovely video. I just read Stet by Diana Athill and I loved it, it’s one of her memoirs where she also goes into her relationship with several of the authors she edited (Naipaul, Jean Rhys,..). She is so unapologetically herself in the text and I love it.
Nabokov and Woolf in one video?! what an incredible summer reading! my reading has also slowed down and it doesn't help that you've just reminded me that i also have the new Hjorth! and september is right around the corner! 😭
I know, right? I’m SO into this Woolf now. The writing style is actually nothing like I’ve read before. What a gift! Oh, Hjorth. I love her and I need to get on it with the new one. Net Galley will shun me.
Your sweater turned out so cute, I love it! What's visible in the frame looks intentional, the little roll in the sleeves and everything. I love cotton too and the color is so pretty, it looks lovely on you. Loved your book chat as always. Don't Look At Me That Way sounds really interesting, art school in the 40s? I want to know about it. I just got a copy of To the Lighthouse, I loved the quote you shared from it. I might try Lolita someday. I just started rereading Beloved by Toni Morrison!
Thanks! I’m loving the Diana Athill more and more as I go along. Young woman in London on her own now out of art school in the 40s…sounds so good, right? Oooh Toni Morrison. Man does her writing pack a punch.
Thanks for updates - I have to thank you for Giovannis Room recommend - of course, knew of James Baldwin, but never read - thank you for mentioning, - just finished Prophet Song, - going to re-read Brooklyn (read about 10 years ago) because I want to read his latest . I was surprised when you were getting Lolita in to read - knowing the story, I couldn’t read - - enjoyed your update and glad move was successful - 🎉😊
I think a typical, little dark, Irish writer - although, the first of his I have read so, may not be his constant. Almost has a 1984 vibe - wasn’t wild about the ending, but with the theme of the book, almost had to be that ending. Gripping and held me all the way through, ….
Wow! Great job on the sweater! From a long time knitter, this is really impressive for a second project!
Ah, thanks SO much for that feedback!
Sweater looks great Renee. My wife is a weaver and she also prefers working with cotton yarn.
A weaver! I bow down to her. How wonderful!
I’m so glad to see you reading a Woolf! Makes me excited to get back to her too. I’ve read Mrs Dalloway, The London Scene and A Room of One’s Own (and liked them in that order, AROOO is so complex and I feel I’ll need to read it a couple more times to really grasp everything she was trying to say.)
At the moment I’m listening to The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict - A Very Short Introduction by Martin Bunton and reading City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert.
Thanks for a lovely video and introducing me to new and interesting books, as always. Have a lovely weekend!
How’s the Elizabeth Gilbert? I haven’t heard of The London Scene. Now that I’m reading Woolf again, I want to read more of her!
i love your sweater!!! i meant to get into knitting this year.. but really dropped the ball on it!
Kiran, thanks! Is there someone you know that can teach you? I can’t tell you how it’s brought out my creative side and it’s linked me with a whole,e knitting community! There are SO many cool, young knitters with CZcams channels with so much style. You would LOVE them!
Knitting while listening to an audiobook is the best. I've been knitting since college. My advice is to learn a new technique with every single project. Hopefully, you'll find a knitting shop near you. Quality yarns from animal fibers is waaaaaay nicer than cheap wool. Berroco makes a very affordable alpaca wool that would be great as a first winter wool sweater.
Sarah, thanks for the feedback! What a great tip! Looking at my projects so far, I have unwittingly managed to do that. 😂😂. I stumbled into set in sleeves…disastrous. But I’ve learned so so much with each project!
@@thelefthandedreader6632 It helps to find some knitting buddies. You can learn a ton from friends. Once you become a knitter you quickly realize we're everywhere. I talk to random strangers everywhere about their handknits, especially the airport. Knitters are a friendly, enthusiastic bunch. Welcome too the cult!
i’ve been eyeing a copy of the diana athill during my last few visits to white whale but hadn’t heard anything about it!! i’ll have to check it out now
Nice! It just keeps getting better and better, for me, this book. I don’t know what it is…
You’re pretty brave to start knitting with a seamless sweater! Many people (like me) started with a scarf or three. 😂 Still, it is like you said. You love to wear your crafts imperfect as they are. I am the same. (I’m STILL knitting my Esther jacket only frogged the sleeves twice…😅).
To the Lighthouse was superb. I raved about it in my videos too. However I have friends who HATED it. You definitely need to devote time and headspace to it but when you do, it’s beautiful and resonates long after.
Helen, isn’t that the truth about The Lighthouse. I can definitely see it being Marmite-y as they say! Oooh I would love to hear you talk about knitting on a channel!!
@@thelefthandedreader6632 ha ha!! I wouldn't be able to stop talking....However, I love watching CZcams knitting channels too. Lots of talented people out there to be continually learning from. I always love to see what people have on their knitting needles....
I think recently you mentioned "The Editor" by Sara Franklin. That got a rave review in the Aug 10 issue of The Economist. So you're ahead of the curve. Maybe they're watching your channel!
Oh, that’s so cool! That reminds me to check The Guardian book section online more often.
If you get the chance to read Pnin by Nabokov, you should also try Herzog by Saul Below. The protagonists of these 2 books have lots of things in common.
Oh, interesting! Thanks for the rec, Cristina!
To the Lighthouse and The Waves are my favorite Woolf. I also recommend her 2nd novel Night and Day, it’s less experimental and more in a traditional novel of manners style but the writing is so beautiful and the characters are so well written.
I’m so glad to have the recommendation….thank you!
Interestingly, today it seems 'Left-Handed Day' !! happy reading, good to see Suki
No? How fun!
You've reminded me to dig up my copy of Mrs. Dalloway and have at it. i liked the beginning part with your cat
Thanks! Ahhhh Tooki. 🥰. I would love your take on Mrs Dalloway and I’m now going to re-read it in Sept!
At 71 years, I realise I'm starting to run out of reading mileage; but one of my top goals is to ensure I read all of Virginia Woolf's novels before they punch my library ticket for that very last time. I read 'To The Lighthouse' last January and so enjoyed the writing that I read every single chapter twice before moving on to the next. Events (that I won't mention in case anyone hasn't read the novel as yet) mean that Mr Ramsay, rather then Mrs Ramsay, is the main character. He's emotionally anaesthetized by his intellect and Virginia Woolf portrays this side of him so well but, for some reason, the character I responded to most was Lily, the painter. I still have 'Jacob's Room' as my favourite work by her - but that might be mostly because it was my first Woolf read, and has been re-read two or three times since I first discovered the work in the early 1970s. Nice to see Tooki featuring - it's always fun to see four-legged members of the family appear - Gregg and his husband Joel nearly always feature (by viewer demand) their dog Teddy at the start of Gregg's videos on his Supposedly Fun book channel. Thanks for the video - kind regards, Brian.
Those Supposedly Fun videos are so much….fun! Oh I loved reading here about the Lighthouse characters! I’m just getting a glimpse now. The depth of writing! It’s unlikely anything I’ve read and very different than those other 2 books of hers I’ve read so far
I definitely need to re-read "To the Lighthouse," it was my first Woolf and I was a little overwhelmed, but I think I would enjoy it so much more now. Also my brother sent me your video and said "she mentioned you!" and I went " i know!" Your videos are always a pleasure!
Ah, what a nice bro! If you’ve read other Woolf, how does To The Lighthouse compare with any others you’ve read? I’m glad to be reading her again!
@@thelefthandedreader6632 I found To The Lighthouse to be a little harder to connect to, but I was also getting used to her stream of consciousness style so I think I missed a lot of the depth! I remember enjoying it but not quite getting everything. I absolutely loved “Mrs Dalloway” and “Orlando,” I found those to be easier to follow and the characters more engaging. Those converted me into a huge Virginia Woolf fan!
Well I picked up a second hand copy of 'The Dud Avocado' took it on holiday, still haven't read it but Mum borrowed it whilst we were away and she enjoyed it. Thanks for the recommendation, I will hopefully get to it soon!
Ah, Clare, how very nice!!
I loved To The Lighthouse, exquisite writing. I finished it in July and immediately started her biography by Hermione Lee which I'm loving.
Oooh, wonderful! I’m glad to know about the biography. 🥰🥰
Your knitting is beautiful ... Love Virginia Woolf.
Loved Orlando ... it was one of my favourites of her.
Thanks Jennifer! Did you? I’m encouraged to finally get to it!
Thank you for another lovely video. I just read Stet by Diana Athill and I loved it, it’s one of her memoirs where she also goes into her relationship with several of the authors she edited (Naipaul, Jean Rhys,..). She is so unapologetically herself in the text and I love it.
Anne, wow thanks for the reminder that Stet is about Diana! I’ve seen that book over the years and now I’m definitely going to turn to it!
Nabokov and Woolf in one video?! what an incredible summer reading! my reading has also slowed down and it doesn't help that you've just reminded me that i also have the new Hjorth! and september is right around the corner! 😭
I know, right? I’m SO into this Woolf now. The writing style is actually nothing like I’ve read before. What a gift! Oh, Hjorth. I love her and I need to get on it with the new one. Net Galley will shun me.
Your sweater turned out so cute, I love it! What's visible in the frame looks intentional, the little roll in the sleeves and everything. I love cotton too and the color is so pretty, it looks lovely on you. Loved your book chat as always. Don't Look At Me That Way sounds really interesting, art school in the 40s? I want to know about it. I just got a copy of To the Lighthouse, I loved the quote you shared from it. I might try Lolita someday. I just started rereading Beloved by Toni Morrison!
Thanks! I’m loving the Diana Athill more and more as I go along. Young woman in London on her own now out of art school in the 40s…sounds so good, right? Oooh Toni Morrison. Man does her writing pack a punch.
Thanks for updates - I have to thank you for Giovannis Room recommend - of course, knew of James Baldwin, but never read - thank you for mentioning, - just finished Prophet Song, - going to re-read Brooklyn (read about 10 years ago) because I want to read his latest . I was surprised when you were getting Lolita in to read - knowing the story, I couldn’t read - - enjoyed your update and glad move was successful - 🎉😊
Virginia, how did you find Prophet Song? I’m so so glad you got to Giovanni’s Room. 🥰
I think a typical, little dark, Irish writer - although, the first of his I have read so, may not be his constant. Almost has a 1984 vibe - wasn’t wild about the ending, but with the theme of the book, almost had to be that ending. Gripping and held me all the way through, ….
It's NabOkov. He wrote most of his books, including Lolita, in English. Makes it even more amazing considering it is not his first language.
Thank you! Wow that is fascinating!
I blame my poor knitting skills on being left handed. :)
Omg Shelley, that’s the perfect comment for this channel! 🥰. I’ve been told I knit right handed. 🧐
Pnin by Nabokov
Yes, thank you!