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I read that bookstore book and was a bit confused throughout it.

Your vlogs are always the best--I love seeing all your surroundings. Another great review of Moon of the Crusted Snow! I have that one queued to listen to on audio. Looking forward to your review of the Dirty Dancing book.

Hi Heidi, I've been following the events in American politics with great interest from here in Canada, so I'm going to look for American Woman. Thanks for mentioning it 😊

I love all the scenery! So beautiful! Sounds like your Shorty September is starting off strong. Love how different all your choices are. Happy reading! -Amy

I MUST READ THE DIRTY DANCING BOOK! I was obsessed with that movie as a teenager!

I have to say that Dirty Dancing was never a favorite movie of mine, but it was unusual in all those ways.

I didn’t realize Moon of the Crusted Snow was so short. I have it on my TBR. Every year in winter I think “I need to read that!” And then I don’t get to it. Maybe winter 2024-2025 will be my year. American Women sounds very interesting!

Fun and informative vlog. American Woman by Katie Rogers sounds like a great read for me. Very timely. Scenery between book reviews is so lovely and tranquil❤️

Curious to hear how the Dirty Dancing book works out for you. Loved that movie.

Loved, loved, loved this video! Thank you, Heidi!🌷I totally share your opinion on the Morisaki Bookshop. I’ve read two books since that provided a glimpse into the hard work ethics and expected gender roles in Far Eastern societies combining this aspect with the comfort of books, a very special library (and librarian!) and a bookshop. The first is What You Are Looking For is in the Library by the Japanese Michiko Aoyama, the second is Welcome to the Hyunam-dong Bookshop by the South-Korean Hwang Bo-reum. The latter was also mentioned by Doris in one of her recent videos from Barcelona. Both books met my expectations, where Morisaki failed to do so and I can warmly recommend them.📚🥰

I am just starting my books for Shorty September. This will be my first time participating. I am very interested in the books you are reading for this readathon. They look very good!

I. AM. HERE. FOR. THIS! I read a "fluffy" shorty today and I'm not mad about it. 262 paged :o I loved Moon of the Crusted Snow! I'm frightened to read the next one because the first one was so good! You made the American Women book sound interesting despite a vintage looking, boring cover! Beautiful view at the end!!!

Wait! I forget my woolly bear lure, what was that caterpillar telling us about the oncoming winter?

Moon of the Crusted Snow was very interesting and a good reminder to read the second one! The first book has really stayed with me.

You might try "The Kamogawa Food Detectives". It was interesting and had strong nostalgia vibes.

Your vlogs are my favorite. ❤️

Lovely video, Heidi! And glad to hear that you liked Moon of the Crusted Snow. I read it a couple of years ago and loved it. The second book in the series is out and should be readily available. It’s called Moon of the Turning Leaves. Have it but haven’t got to it yet. Happy reading!

Excited for your shorty Sept vlogs!!❤

That last view is so peaceful. This video has messed up my planned TBR for the next week though lol.

Looks like you’ve got some chunky books to sustain you as we get closer to cooler weather! The graphic memoirs look great!

Some non fiction just doesn’t age well 🤷‍♀️ great work keeping the TBR down despite library sale temptation Heidi!

Good for you for staying at the same number! That takes dedication when you have library sales.

Ooh these two graphic memoirs look fab!! I'm going to see if I can find them! ❤️❤️❤️.

Just came across your channel. I thinks it’s fascinating you’re going through a biography for each president. Something different. I could watch an entire playlist of that. 😂

Net zero book haul and a library sale is quite an accomplishment!

Congrats on staying at 106! The Roz Chast book is excellent. I know you have been reading the presidential books for awhile, but what initially inspired the project? (It's a huge and impressive commitment, but I think I would personally tire of reading so many "old white guys". Perhaps you take breaks in between?) 🙂

The Best We Could Do is an awesome find. I really enjoyed that one. Staying at 106 is definitely a win.

Staying at 106 after a library book sale is fantastic! And I think I will buy that 2nd graphic memoir as well (from the Vietnamese author).

I was worried there for a minute! Free Lunch is also the title of a middle grade memoir by Rex Ogle that is just about perfect. It’s a heartbreaking tale of his life with an extremely mentally ill mother and being cross cultural with a Mexican American mother and white father who is out of the picture. He has a younger brother he must protect from his mother and he’s a super smart kid which is one of the few threads that serves him and gives him hope and a life line towards the future and to move beyond those circumstances. His emerging sexuality as a Gay guy also underlays his story and threatens to cut him off from his very loving and supportive grandmother who is very religious. It is one of three short poetic and emotional memoirs for young people, and the audiobooks are incredibly well done and moving, I highly recommend them and hope more people read them, especially young people. Of the 30 or so memoirs I read last year they were at the top. So to was the GN about the Asian Family that I read in 2023 as well. And the Chast is a longtime favorite award winning GN memoir from the past and a standout in the genre. I need to reread it as I’m going through all those things with my parents now as well.

I’m trying to catch up with Elizabeth Strout before her new book is released. In August I read Amy & Isabelle Now reading The Burgess Boys I have Abide With Me on my TBR. Really enjoying Abby Hemenez books. I read Just For the Summer in August. Finished Yours Truly yesterday. I like that the characters are facing more than possible romance eg mental health struggles/ family problems/ health issues etc I’d recommend you some Irish books too This Is Happiness by Niall Williams ( set in Kerry in 1960s) The Alternatives by Caoilinn Hughes ( 4 sisters one goes missing) The Coast Road by Alan Murrin ( set in Donegal just before the referendum on divorce)

I think staying at 106 in August is very well done. 👍 Free lunch sounds like an interesting read, but I get that it's probably outdated. Some books simply have a due date. 🙂 Seems like your library book sales are really good. 😍 I agree, I think you did well in August!

I haven’t started the series yet but if I see an Elizabeth George book at the charity shops I always grab it 😂

I’m glad the FDR is good. I want to read about LBJ but I bet you’ll get there before I do, as your dedication is stronger. I first became intrigued by him when we visited his library years ago, after which I bought a book, but only a one-volume thing.

I've enjoyed both of the graphic books, especially The Best We Could Do. Great picks!

Great restraint shown at the library book sale! Well done!

You you got some good deals at the library book sale!!

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The Best We Could Do is a fantastic graphic novel. And I’ve heard great things about Can’t We Talk About Something More Pleasant. Enjoy!!

Hi Heidi. Your presidential bio project is really impressive. I've read the Roz Chast book; it's very good.

I would love to see an updated president’s challenge video. I believe you just have the one from a few years ago? I’m hoping to start the challenge this winter with Chernow’s book on Washington. Cheers!

I would be interested to know where you look for recommendations for presidential biographies.

FDR! So, you’re planning on reading four volumes of LBJ?

What a great review! I'll have to check out this series.

Such a great review!! 🤩

If I was to take part, I would not have read the book in translation. 🤣 I really should read the first book in the series, though.

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Hurray for mature lady protagonists! I will have to check that one out, it sounds harrowing but well worthwhile. So funny I started on Housekeeper and Professor today, also loving it. Its always good to encounter authors with a broad range, but H&P seems a very you book, and Memory Police not at all 😅 not too surprised it was not a success.

Wow, that’s a year’s worth of recommendations!

The Ariel Lawhon book sounds amazing! I really loved another of her books - Code Name Helene so I shall definitely add this one to my TBR. Well done on meeting your page goal 😊