ebony kenae
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a chat | the new hanif abdurraqib, new-in book mail, poetry haul, and slow reading
a chatty webcam style video inspired by @benjaminjournal .
had to re-upload because I published the unedited version!! :)
BOOKS MENTIONED:
-There's Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib
-Worry by Alexandra Tanner
-The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak
-First Love by Lilli Dancyger
-Whoever You Are, Honey by Olivia Gatwood
-Shred Sisters by Betsy Lerner
-A Quitter's Paradise by Elysha Chang
POETRY MENTIONED:
-The Span of a Small Forever by April Gibson
-I Done Clicked My Heels by Taylor Byas
-Ephemera by Sierra DeMulder
-Organs of Little Importance by Adrienne Chung
TOPICS COVERED:
-finding time to read while working full-time and taking classes
-the pleasures of slow reading
Socials:
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recent reads, favorite podcasts, music, and musings | monthly favorites
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all things books, music, podcasts, and art i have been loving recently! newsletter: -subscribe for free, or become a patron: thismatter.substack.com/ -my piece for the Poetry Society of New York: poetrysocietyny.org/how-to-poet/spring-ebony-kenae Socials: Instagram: ebonykenae Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/90176115-ebony Tik Tok: vm.tiktok.com/ZTdUrEVNp/ Threads: www.thr...
reading vlog | small worlds, first newsletter, and poetry haul
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oh, the joyous new light of spring. here is a week of reading and writing in april! thank you for being here xx newsletter: -subscribe for free, or become a patron: thismatter.substack.com/ -my piece for the Poetry Society of New York: poetrysocietyny.org/how-to-poet/spring-ebony-kenae Socials: Instagram: ebonykenae Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/90176115-ebony Tik Tok: v...
read and ranked: january and february wrapped
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jan feb reading wrap up, ranked least to most favorite! Also, I'm hoping the light isn't too distracting! I was going for an airy vibe (and I wasn't at my apartment when filming). Thank you for understanding! BOOKS mentioned: Rouge by Mona Awad Down the Drain by Julia Fox Agua Viva by Clarice Lispector Yellowface by R. F. Kuang Annie John by Jamaica Kincaid Wild and Precious: A Celebration of M...
a physical archive of my mind: a bookshelf tour
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an updated bookshelf tour! chapters: 0:00 intro/reflection 2:15 poetry shelf 6:53 mix of read and tbr 11:32 favorites shelf 15:41 more read & tbr 22:32 read with me for a book club! 23:11 outro/giveaway socials: Instagram: ebonykenae Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/90176115-ebony Tik Tok: vm.tiktok.com/ZTdUrEVNp/ Threads: www.threads.net/@ebonykenae CONTACT: ekgwriting@gma...
unveiling my bookish soul: get to know me book tag
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lifting the veil to my bookish soul! do you agree or disagree with some of my takes? let me know in the comments! I'm tagging some of my favs: @bibliosophie @RoisinsReading @litwithkat socials: Instagram: ebonykenae Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/90176115-ebony Tik Tok: vm.tiktok.com/ZTdUrEVNp/ Threads: www.threads.net/@ebonykenae CONTACT: ekgwriting@gmail.com #bookrecomm...
the top 15 of my most anticipated book releases of 2024
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Books that made it to my 2024 release radar! I found some awesome lit fic, nonfic, and poetry anthologies to add to my ever growing tbr. I talk about the books that are releasing this year that I'm excited to read! Let's hang out: Instagram: ebonykenae Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/90176115-ebony Tik Tok: vm.tiktok.com/ZTdUrEVNp/ Threads: www.threads.net/@ebonykenae CONT...
books by black women you NEED to read!
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Books by Black women I want to read not only during Black History Month, but this entire year! I could honestly do a part two to this- there are so many great books out there! Thank you for watching xx CHAPTERS: 0:00 intro 0:48 toni morrison 1:51 bell hooks 3:08 francisco by alison mills newman 4:54 holler, child 5:51 a zadie smith 7:16 maya angelou 8:16 some poetry 9:57 jesmyn ward 10:58 new n...
weekly reading diaries | first dnf of the new year, exciting announcements, and my february tbr
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Welcome to another weekly reading vlog! Not much happens but I do share some exciting announcements, my february tbr, and books for aquarius season! People Mentioned: @katsfieldnotes @bibliosophie Let's hang out: Instagram: ebonykenae Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/90176115-ebony Tik Tok: vm.tiktok.com/ZTdUrEVNp/ Threads: www.threads.net/@ebonykenae CONTACT: ekgwriting@gm...
january reading diaries | recent reads, new hobbies, and reflections for the new year
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Welcome to the first reading diaries of 2024! This will be a new video series on my channel, where I'll share some more candid parts of my life, as well as my thoughts on books I'm currently reading. Let me know how your January has been so far- I'd love to chat about it in the comments. Books Mentioned: Down the Drain by Julia Fox Rouge by Mona Awad Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austi...
beginner friendly poetry recommendations to spark your love of reading poetry (part 2)
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If you are looking into reading more poetry, but you're unsure of where to start, I've got you! Here are some of my recommendations to people looking to get into reading more poetry! I hope you enjoy xx Chapters: 0:00 intro 0:41 the books! Poetry collections/books mentioned: Promises of Gold by Jose Olivarez Anodyne by Khadijah Queen Devotions by Mary Oliver The Hurting Kind by Ada Limon Let Us...
15 books I want to read in 2024 | new releases, classics, lit fic, and poetry
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.9 месяцев назад
Here is a list of all of my anticipated reads for 2024! Some classics, poetry, new/recent releases, and backlisted books from authors like Jesmyn Ward, Jane Austen, Zadie Smith, and Mona Awad. Let me know what your anticipated reads are for this year! Chapters: 0:00 intro 0:43 the books! Let's hang out: Instagram: ebonykenae Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/90176115-ebony T...
the BEST books I read this year ✨
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The required and fun 'Best Books of the Year' video! I loved thinking about the books that impacted me the most this year. This is my third 'best books' video and they're always my favorite to watch from other booktubers. Of course, I have a mix of poetry, literary fiction, and popular booktok books to share with you! BOOKS MENTIONED: Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood Monstrilio by Gerardo S...
some of my favorite reads so far this year! november wrapped 🕯️
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Reading a bit slowly these days, but still reading some great books nonetheless. Here are the 3 great books I read in November! CHAPTERS: 0:00 intro 1:30 freedom is a constant struggle - angela davis 5:27 beloved- toni morrison 9:14 love, theoretically- ali hazelwood Other books to read on Palestine: decolonizepalestine.com/reading-list/ Other places you can find me: Instagram: eb...
writing vlog | a writing routine reset, organizing my writing space, and journaling
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writing vlog | a writing routine reset, organizing my writing space, and journaling
3 fall books i've devoured recently (and poetry i've written)
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3 fall books i've devoured recently (and poetry i've written)
10 short books for your short attention span (part 2)
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10 short books for your short attention span (part 2)
chit chat | current reads, gilmore girls, fall wishlist and favorite music
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chit chat | current reads, gilmore girls, fall wishlist and favorite music
the hatred of poetry
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the hatred of poetry
the 9 books i read in august, ranked worst to best
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the 9 books i read in august, ranked worst to best
books i want to devour this fall | classics i've never read, new releases, + poetry
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books i want to devour this fall | classics i've never read, new releases, poetry
Vlog | failing reading challenges, apartment updates, & reflections on writing a book
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Vlog | failing reading challenges, apartment updates, & reflections on writing a book
SZA songs as book recommendations | the reading playlist
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SZA songs as book recommendations | the reading playlist
vlog | reflections on moving to a new city and books i've read
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vlog | reflections on moving to a new city and books i've read
my top 13 favorite books of all time (literary fiction, poetry, essays)
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my top 13 favorite books of all time (literary fiction, poetry, essays)
i'm moving and all my books can't come | the final bookshelf tour and decluttering my bookshelf
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.Год назад
i'm moving and all my books can't come | the final bookshelf tour and decluttering my bookshelf
8 books I devoured in june and july | reading wrap up
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8 books I devoured in june and july | reading wrap up
HOW I WRITE POETRY | inspiration, creative process, editing tips, writer's block and more!
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HOW I WRITE POETRY | inspiration, creative process, editing tips, writer's block and more!
13 hot books you need to read this summer (literary fiction, poetry, short stories)
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13 hot books you need to read this summer (literary fiction, poetry, short stories)
a day in my life | eating good pasta, trying a new coffee shop, and book/record shopping
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a day in my life | eating good pasta, trying a new coffee shop, and book/record shopping

Комментарии

  • @martellc1008
    @martellc1008 28 дней назад

    I am coming back to this video after being blocked from writing poetry, accepting that I want to be a speculative & confessional poet hybrid. I want to just have faith that I can become the poet that I want to be as a career that I want to be and able to do full time.

  • @yun_ni
    @yun_ni 2 месяца назад

    watching this video from mexico! thank u for the reccs <3 i love the video!!

  • @candice446
    @candice446 2 месяца назад

    I am looking forward to more in this series!

  • @martellc1008
    @martellc1008 3 месяца назад

    Rewatching after a while and it’s so inspiring and practical, thank you ❤🤝🏿 I am excited to write that poem in conversation with yours and even more your truly been my inspiration and your work is so indescribably awesome, brilliant ❤

  • @reganstandlick7520
    @reganstandlick7520 3 месяца назад

    Absolutley love these suggestions, I have needed some new suggestions. I'll hit those moments where my brain is constantly having stuff to add or write, but then other times it just feels like I am blocked

  • @robert0price
    @robert0price 3 месяца назад

    Robert Hayden and Gwendolyn Brooks and June Jordan!!

  • @robert0price
    @robert0price 4 месяца назад

    The Dead Emcee Scrolls by Saul Williams

  • @averynorthern5361
    @averynorthern5361 4 месяца назад

    I'm both excited and afraid to read Martyr because I love Kaveh Akbar's poetry and I'm psyched to see what he can do with novels but I'm also afraid because what if he's not half as great of a novelist as he is a poet and I'm disappointed. ): I had a similar problem when I bought my first Patricia Lockwood poetry book because I loved The Rape Joke but I heard that it was totally different from the rest of her poetry and I was afraid I wouldn't like the rest of her poetry. But when I finally read it I loved it all so so much so I need to get over it and read Martyr and probably love it lol.

  • @katiehope2132
    @katiehope2132 4 месяца назад

    What a beautiful collection; very happy the algorithm led me to you! And as a Mona Awad stan/apologist (I rated Rouge 5 stars) I totally agree seeing her books translated into films. I think many people overstate things as being Lynchian, but I really feel there is something very Lynchian about the world building and philosophies of her books.

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 4 месяца назад

      @@katiehope2132 I totally see that too!!

  • @apoetreadstowrite
    @apoetreadstowrite 4 месяца назад

    Thanks for the interesting recommendations, some new to me. I love the sound of your favourite book. I am obsessed with poetry (especially contemporary), but I also read a lot of fantasy, magical realism & thrillers. I must read Toni Morrison, been meaning to now for ages - my next mission. I'll never forget the first time I read Ralph Ellison's 'Invisible Man' - very impactful. I am an old fella who's been lucky enough to make poetry, review writing & literary essays his career. Yes, I know, I am very fortunate. Really looking forward to following your adventure with books. Thanks for the bookish inspiration. (Ah, Mary Oliver - yes, love her poetry to bits!) PS: yes, I'm a slow reader too - an absolute indulgence!

  • @anacarolinasaavedra4782
    @anacarolinasaavedra4782 4 месяца назад

    Hi 😊 I loved the island of missing trees!! So beautifully writting! Hope you like and I'm curious to know your toughts😊🎉

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 4 месяца назад

      I'm excited to get around to it! I just saw a post on Instagram with some of the writing shared from the book and it made me even more excited to read!

  • @alattemorning
    @alattemorning 4 месяца назад

    The more casual book chats on Photo Booth, the better!

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 4 месяца назад

      yesss this makes me happy!

  • @JohnSeney
    @JohnSeney 4 месяца назад

    Have watched you since you were grossed out by Ottessa Moshfegh's stories years ago 😸😆, always aware when you haven't posted in a bit and glad to see you 👍 Bless you for taking your time reading in a world of people rushing to brag about how many books they claim to have read

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 4 месяца назад

      i haven’t in a while!! i can still remember the chaotic energy i had during that video, though lol thank you for checking in and watching!

    • @JohnSeney
      @JohnSeney 4 месяца назад

      You found the stories gross but were drawn in by the 🛸 flying saucer on the cover I recall 😸😆

  • @chocolateoreo6489
    @chocolateoreo6489 4 месяца назад

    I’m sending you love❤❤❤

  • @thatsdaniellelol
    @thatsdaniellelol 4 месяца назад

    Thank You for sharing!!

  • @ddgraywrites
    @ddgraywrites 5 месяцев назад

    I searched up "booktube tags" and now i'm totally doing this!! <3

  • @Day-dw2cs
    @Day-dw2cs 5 месяцев назад

    I definitely agree with you, Água Viva is a book that you have to take your time with it, so beautifully written and profound, I love Lispector’s work, she’s amazing. I’m currently reading Annie John and it really is that precious, so interesting. Love from Brazil

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 4 месяца назад

      i hope you liked annie john!!

  • @chocolateoreo6489
    @chocolateoreo6489 5 месяцев назад

    ❤❤❤

  • @danahslade6179
    @danahslade6179 5 месяцев назад

    So exciting to hear about all these opportunities opening up for you. Always appreciate your taste in books and will be sure to check out the music recommendations. Beautiful poem as well btw!

  • @chocolateoreo6489
    @chocolateoreo6489 5 месяцев назад

    You are such an underrated RUclipsr❤

  • @nonchewlant7174
    @nonchewlant7174 6 месяцев назад

    The only thing I’m disappointed in is the Xbox because PlayStation is better

  • @Simply_Aub
    @Simply_Aub 6 месяцев назад

    Can you please give me feed back and tell em how I can improve? The waves engulfed my dismantled body My heart pulverized My bones shattered Your reigning prosperity was my sole priority To guarantee your happiness Was to guarantee my sanity Everyone displays their affection Everyone refuses our solitary Our affairs are for others to publicize I perish on our pedestal To provide you a sanctuary

  • @maddsharks
    @maddsharks 6 месяцев назад

    so inspiring as ever x

  • @DogEaredMusings
    @DogEaredMusings 6 месяцев назад

    Cool seeing your book music pairings :)

  • @Jasmine12348
    @Jasmine12348 6 месяцев назад

    Poetry form? Don't it have any form . I search about it but never found a single details video

  • @chocolateoreo6489
    @chocolateoreo6489 6 месяцев назад

    I’m sending you love❤

  • @JohnSeney
    @JohnSeney 6 месяцев назад

    That "Love Songs of WEB Dubois" was a rare long-book excursion for me, but it was well worth it 👍

  • @QuintrellDemary
    @QuintrellDemary 6 месяцев назад

    Really nice 🥰🫶🏽

  • @tealorturquoise
    @tealorturquoise 6 месяцев назад

    Loved seeing the video of you out there reading your poetry! Thank you for sharing.

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 6 месяцев назад

      thank you!! 🥺

  • @musicsavedme20
    @musicsavedme20 6 месяцев назад

    Definitely have to listen to that podcast episode with April Gibson. Her collection sounds amazing

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 6 месяцев назад

      you must!!! truly such a beautiful and honest episode.

  • @rvasquez613
    @rvasquez613 6 месяцев назад

    Loved this video, thanks for ur recommendations ❤

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 6 месяцев назад

      thank you for watching! 🫶🏽

  • @aishallnot
    @aishallnot 6 месяцев назад

    i read small worlds at the beginning of the year and i loved it!! <3 its one of my fave books ive read so far this year

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 6 месяцев назад

      caleb azumah nelson can do no wrong

  • @karenmiller1105
    @karenmiller1105 6 месяцев назад

    Loved this video. So much variety and interesting things. Thanks.

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 6 месяцев назад

      i’m all over the place with my reads lol thank you!

  • @mymindfullife7554
    @mymindfullife7554 6 месяцев назад

    Your reading and poetry is very beautiful ❤️😊!

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 6 месяцев назад

      thank you so much!! ☺️

  • @TheLinguistsLibrary
    @TheLinguistsLibrary 6 месяцев назад

    Yes! Three is the golden number for series I agree

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 6 месяцев назад

      3 just makes sense!!!

  • @tealorturquoise
    @tealorturquoise 6 месяцев назад

    It seems like the end just cut off? Not complaining but just wanted to hear how you ended your review.

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 6 месяцев назад

      I’m so sorry!! I’m not entirely sure what happened to that clip, but the file was corrupted. Thank you for your feedback

  • @genevad4754
    @genevad4754 6 месяцев назад

    I googled "a book that feels the way sza music does" and now I'm here. THANK YOUUUUU also... any book recs for saturn by sza???

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 6 месяцев назад

      i need to give some “saturn” book recs because that song just captures a lot of the books i read 😭

    • @genevad4754
      @genevad4754 6 месяцев назад

      @@ebonykenae omg! please spill, i even went to the lengths of asking AI for recs, i'm so desperate (i'm checking out circe for reference haha)

  • @katsfieldnotes
    @katsfieldnotes 6 месяцев назад

    The barnes and noble blackout is deeply relatable. Love that youre being intentional about your writing practice!

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 6 месяцев назад

      something just turns off in my brain when i’m at b&n!!

  • @JohnSeney
    @JohnSeney 6 месяцев назад

    Yes a piece of any kind by Sayaka Murata would get me reading that magazine just like that! 👍 At this point anyone who includes her instead of crying about being confused by her has passed the literary test in my view. Your review of "Small Worlds" was brutally honest starting out with raves but cooling later despite your admiration of the author in general. I don't know if I do that myself, once I love an author, like Murata again, I might well defend them no matter what 😆 What happened at the end so rude of the video to cut you off like that, I know you can't take that guy anywhere, right? 😸😆

  • @Lxmi18
    @Lxmi18 6 месяцев назад

    love your videos.

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 6 месяцев назад

      thank you so much!! xx

  • @chocolateoreo6489
    @chocolateoreo6489 6 месяцев назад

    I’m sending you love❤❤

  • @cindyr4918
    @cindyr4918 6 месяцев назад

    Can’t wait to hear more about these poetry books! I try to focus on them more during April in honor of poetry month.

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 6 месяцев назад

      national poetry month is what inspired the haul! 🫶🏽

  • @RoisinsReading
    @RoisinsReading 6 месяцев назад

    Congratulations on your award and happy very belabelated birthday! I found Rouge to be really boring, wish I had DNFd

  • @chocolateoreo6489
    @chocolateoreo6489 6 месяцев назад

    The icon❤

  • @angelmarrero1287
    @angelmarrero1287 7 месяцев назад

    Love these!! Also can we get a book rec for Saturn?

  • @FellVoice
    @FellVoice 7 месяцев назад

    I've heard that Rebecca was a figment of Eileen's imagination. Is there anything to this?

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 7 месяцев назад

      yes! i think there could be an argument for this, particularly how rebecca seems to disappear without a trace, especially after the last 50 pages of the book. eileen is unreliable in the sense that she is constantly drunk/blacking out

  • @Whats.GoingOn
    @Whats.GoingOn 7 месяцев назад

    would love to see an earl sweatshirt version of this vid

  • @oh5793
    @oh5793 7 месяцев назад

    1:40 you're so me fr

  • @CheMoniAlt
    @CheMoniAlt 7 месяцев назад

    This is such a feel good vid/tour 🥰 You also reminded me that I've been meaning to get into Jamaica Kincaid.

    • @ebonykenae
      @ebonykenae 7 месяцев назад

      yesss you must!