Sorry I'm so late in posting this video today! My son and I went to the annual Lilac Festival, and we were having so much fun I got behind schedule. Stay tuned for another video this week on #Historathon2024. And as well I look forward to presenting some more animal books! I also look forward to sharing some thoughts about Thomasina in a few weeks! 😻😻😻
Morning, Celeste☺️ Sitting with my tea and listening to your video💕 Motherhood is, indeed, so much more than cards and flowers and well behaved children. And, though I do love the cozy mama stories, it is refreshing to read all the other aspects of being Mother.❤ Short stories have always been a part of my reading. When I come upon a good one it’s a torrent of emotions; it holds me long after it ends, & sends me down the rabbit hole of searching for more.
Once again, we agree. I absolutely love short stories! I'll have to go back and watch your introduction to Katherine Mansfield. When I was a librarian, I had sets of short stories. And I tried, unsuccessfully, to get kids to read these for pleasure. I like your idea of talking about stories that deal with motherhood. I would love to have a copy of The Art of the Short Story, it would make a great bedside book! I'm glad you had a wonderful Mother's Day!
Hi Linda! I’m glad you love short stories, too! I believe that you would really appreciate The Art of the Short Story, as each story is preceded by an author bio and followed by an essay by that author. The book also includes literary terms. A book nerd’s paradise! 🤓
I've got a copy of Edith Wharton's Collected Stories on hold for me at the library. It includes Roman Fever so now I'm even more excited to read it! Also, I guess I'm not the only nerd to have kept my old England in Literature and American Literature textbooks from high school!😄They are some of my most cherished books.
I'm one of those who struggles with short story collections...and now I think I know why. When reading collections, I read them as if they were novels -- straight through instead of dipping in and out and letting each story 'land' before moving on. I think I will try this approach going forward. Thanks for the great short story suggestions!
Oh my gosh! I don’t think I’ve ever read a short story collection cover to cover! I bounce all over the place, reading one here and another there, letting, as you say, each one land - and stand on its own. I moderated a short form literature group for 3 1/2 years, and each week I would pair two short works together on a particular theme or related topic. So for example, two stories about mothers; or one story and one poem. Some of them are just wonderful! ❤️ And when read one at a time on their own, can be very powerful! I am slowly putting together a playlist of vlogs here on my channel about short works of literature. I call it “The Wonderlings” . . .because they are, to me, little overlooked gems of wonder. I may write a little book of appreciation about them!
Normally I’m not that much into short stories, but now have three books of short stories by Rosamunde Pilcher and I just love those. So many are good! I’m also reading What you Need is at the Library by a Japanese author and it contains four short stories or novellas about people who are advised by one librarian about the books they need. It is enjoyable. 😊
Hi Celeste! I enjoyed this video over my morning coffee and now have a huge grin on my face and probably will for the rest of the day- thank you so much for that mention and video highlight!!! I love your recommendations-two authors who I have heard of but never read so now I have a starting point! As for Edith Wharton, she has redeemed the short story genre for me and I have been awakened to how a masterfully told short story can really stick with you. Your son is so thoughtful- I love your Mother's Day gifts! Even without the mention, this is one of my favorite videos! 💞
My pleasure! I hope other people will subscribe and watch all of your videos! I think if you like "Roman Fever" you would also like Katherine Mansfield (I posted my Katherine Mansfield 101 video above). Try "A Cup of Tea." "The Garden Party" is also a favorite of mine, as is "The Doll's House."
Because of Celeste’s mention of your channel, I went a month or two back and subscribed. I really enjoy your channel, particularly to all your references about living in Maine. When I was a young wife, I lived in Brunswick and Bath Maine. My husband was a younger lieutenant in the navy and we were living in the area. His ship was going through an overhaul in the ironworks in Bath. And it was a magical time, and I fell in love with the state of Maine and the people there. I’ll be looking at more of your videos as I enjoy your commentary on books.
@@barbaradobson9298 Thank you so much for subscribing! I am so happy you enjoy my videos! I looked up Bath and Brunswick. I have not been to those places but your memories do sound magical! I have been in Maine six years now and I feel I still have seen so little that the state has to offer. I love going to Boothbay to the gardens there. It is so nice to meet you! And again, thank you Celeste!
I love this video, Celeste! I actually just pulled Roman Fever and Other Stories off my shelf today to add to my summer reading pile. Now you’ve made me even more excited to get to it. Thank you for another lovely video.
Funny you should mention high school textbooks. I adored mine and looked forward every year to my literature and history books. I loved the short stories in the literature books, and sometimes read ahead. I wish I still owned mine, but we had to turn them in every year. I grieve the loss of textbooks for my grandchildren as they are no longer issued textbooks but instead a cold chrome notebook. How does one feel good about a chrome notebook? I haven’t read short stories in a bit of a time so you’ve tweaked my interest in returning to them. For Christmas I bought each of my grandchildren a beautiful, illustrated copy of an O’Henry story, “ The Gift of the Nagi”. Eight I’m afraid it may at least at this time, then a present that that they were quizzical about, and did not value. I live in hope that they will read it. Now off to find some of these short stories that you have recommended to continue my own reading education. I love how thoughtful and perfect your sons gifts were for Mother’s Day. Particularly like the little painting oh, and that lovely brooch that he gave you. I was thinking about you the other day, thinking how the lilacs were now in bloom in the north. I remember waking up to their sweet smell wafting through my bedroom window high up in the Adirondack mountains. Thank you again for a lovely video. I learned so much from you.
Barbara, I enjoy your descriptions so very much and it’s a pleasure to read your experiences! (Did you read the birthday wishes everyone wrote to you in the comments below my last video?!) The Gift of the Magi is such a special story and I truly hope someday the kids will read it. I agree with you that textbooks are so much nicer than chrome notebooks! Yes, the lilacs were out and about this past week and they smelled heavenly! I especially love the names given to the different varieties and remember the scent of the lilac bushes from the house I grew up in as a child.
From your description, I'm pretty sure I've read Roman Fever but the details haven't stayed with me so I'll have to search that out again. I have also read Edith Wharton's ghost stories which are very good. I always think Daphne Du Maurier was a real master of the short story, I've read quite a few of hers. I also love the two Persephone collections with a World War Two theme by Molly Panter Downes. So many excellent short stories out there to discover. Thank you for another lovely video. After losing my husband in March I find late evenings watching Booktube a real comfort.
Hugs to you, Cath. This must be such a difficult time with learning new ways of being and making it through each day. I hope as Summer approaches you can find moments of peace and strength and beauty. Yes, I love Daphne Du Maurier and own The Apple Tree and other Stories. I wrote the WW2 stories down on my TBR. The best to you!
Sorry I'm so late in posting this video today! My son and I went to the annual Lilac Festival, and we were having so much fun I got behind schedule. Stay tuned for another video this week on #Historathon2024. And as well I look forward to presenting some more animal books! I also look forward to sharing some thoughts about Thomasina in a few weeks! 😻😻😻
Morning, Celeste☺️
Sitting with my tea and listening to your video💕
Motherhood is, indeed, so much more than cards and flowers and well behaved children. And, though I do love the cozy mama stories, it is refreshing to read all the other aspects of being Mother.❤
Short stories have always been a part of my reading. When I come upon a good one it’s a torrent of emotions; it holds me long after it ends, & sends me down the rabbit hole of searching for more.
Hi, Deea! Yes! That’s just how I feel too, and you described it perfectly. 😊
Once again, we agree. I absolutely love short stories! I'll have to go back and watch your introduction to Katherine Mansfield. When I was a librarian, I had sets of short stories. And I tried, unsuccessfully, to get kids to read these for pleasure. I like your idea of talking about stories that deal with motherhood. I would love to have a copy of The Art of the Short Story, it would make a great bedside book! I'm glad you had a wonderful Mother's Day!
Hi Linda! I’m glad you love short stories, too! I believe that you would really appreciate The Art of the Short Story, as each story is preceded by an author bio and followed by an essay by that author. The book also includes literary terms. A book nerd’s paradise! 🤓
I've got a copy of Edith Wharton's Collected Stories on hold for me at the library. It includes Roman Fever so now I'm even more excited to read it!
Also, I guess I'm not the only nerd to have kept my old England in Literature and American Literature textbooks from high school!😄They are some of my most cherished books.
They bring back the excitement of first discovering so many authors, don't they?!
I'm one of those who struggles with short story collections...and now I think I know why. When reading collections, I read them as if they were novels -- straight through instead of dipping in and out and letting each story 'land' before moving on. I think I will try this approach going forward. Thanks for the great short story suggestions!
Oh my gosh! I don’t think I’ve ever read a short story collection cover to cover! I bounce all over the place, reading one here and another there, letting, as you say, each one land - and stand on its own. I moderated a short form literature group for 3 1/2 years, and each week I would pair two short works together on a particular theme or related topic. So for example, two stories about mothers; or one story and one poem. Some of them are just wonderful! ❤️ And when read one at a time on their own, can be very powerful! I am slowly putting together a playlist of vlogs here on my channel about short works of literature. I call it “The Wonderlings” . . .because they are, to me, little overlooked gems of wonder. I may write a little book of appreciation about them!
I look forward to learning more about short story collections through your channel!
All the stories sound so interesting, and I like your anthologies. It's wonderful, that you both enjoyed Lilac festival. Have a nice week!
Thanks! You, too!
Normally I’m not that much into short stories, but now have three books of short stories by Rosamunde Pilcher and I just love those. So many are good! I’m also reading What you Need is at the Library by a Japanese author and it contains four short stories or novellas about people who are advised by one librarian about the books they need. It is enjoyable. 😊
I’ll have to check those out! I love short stories and will continue to recommend some to all y’all in these videos. ❤️
Hi Celeste! I enjoyed this video over my morning coffee and now have a huge grin on my face and probably will for the rest of the day- thank you so much for that mention and video highlight!!! I love your recommendations-two authors who I have heard of but never read so now I have a starting point! As for Edith Wharton, she has redeemed the short story genre for me and I have been awakened to how a masterfully told short story can really stick with you. Your son is so thoughtful- I love your Mother's Day gifts! Even without the mention, this is one of my favorite videos! 💞
My pleasure! I hope other people will subscribe and watch all of your videos! I think if you like "Roman Fever" you would also like Katherine Mansfield (I posted my Katherine Mansfield 101 video above). Try "A Cup of Tea." "The Garden Party" is also a favorite of mine, as is "The Doll's House."
@@areadersalmanacwithceleste1366 oh those sound amazing! I will look those up shortly. Thank you!
Because of Celeste’s mention of your channel, I went a month or two back and subscribed. I really enjoy your channel, particularly to all your references about living in Maine. When I was a young wife, I lived in Brunswick and Bath Maine. My husband was a younger lieutenant in the navy and we were living in the area. His ship was going through an overhaul in the ironworks in Bath. And it was a magical time, and I fell in love with the state of Maine and the people there. I’ll be looking at more of your videos as I enjoy your commentary on books.
@@barbaradobson9298 Thank you so much for subscribing! I am so happy you enjoy my videos! I looked up Bath and Brunswick. I have not been to those places but your memories do sound magical! I have been in Maine six years now and I feel I still have seen so little that the state has to offer. I love going to Boothbay to the gardens there. It is so nice to meet you! And again, thank you Celeste!
I love this video, Celeste! I actually just pulled Roman Fever and Other Stories off my shelf today to add to my summer reading pile. Now you’ve made me even more excited to get to it. Thank you for another lovely video.
My pleasure, Jen!
If you haven’t read Ken Liu’s “Paper Menagerie” (not the whole book, just that story), it’s a melancholy and beautiful mama story.
I’m adding it to my list!
Funny you should mention high school textbooks. I adored mine and looked forward every year to my literature and history books. I loved the short stories in the literature books, and sometimes read ahead. I wish I still owned mine, but we had to turn them in every year. I grieve the loss of textbooks for my grandchildren as they are no longer issued textbooks but instead a cold chrome notebook. How does one feel good about a chrome notebook? I haven’t read short stories in a bit of a time so you’ve tweaked my interest in returning to them. For Christmas I bought each of my grandchildren a beautiful, illustrated copy of an O’Henry story, “ The Gift of the Nagi”. Eight I’m afraid it may at least at this time, then a present that that they were quizzical about, and did not value. I live in hope that they will read it. Now off to find some of these short stories that you have recommended to continue my own reading education. I love how thoughtful and perfect your sons gifts were for Mother’s Day. Particularly like the little painting oh, and that lovely brooch that he gave you. I was thinking about you the other day, thinking how the lilacs were now in bloom in the north. I remember waking up to their sweet smell wafting through my bedroom window high up in the Adirondack mountains. Thank you again for a lovely video. I learned so much from you.
Barbara, I enjoy your descriptions so very much and it’s a pleasure to read your experiences! (Did you read the birthday wishes everyone wrote to you in the comments below my last video?!) The Gift of the Magi is such a special story and I truly hope someday the kids will read it. I agree with you that textbooks are so much nicer than chrome notebooks! Yes, the lilacs were out and about this past week and they smelled heavenly! I especially love the names given to the different varieties and remember the scent of the lilac bushes from the house I grew up in as a child.
From your description, I'm pretty sure I've read Roman Fever but the details haven't stayed with me so I'll have to search that out again. I have also read Edith Wharton's ghost stories which are very good. I always think Daphne Du Maurier was a real master of the short story, I've read quite a few of hers. I also love the two Persephone collections with a World War Two theme by Molly Panter Downes. So many excellent short stories out there to discover. Thank you for another lovely video. After losing my husband in March I find late evenings watching Booktube a real comfort.
Hugs to you, Cath. This must be such a difficult time with learning new ways of being and making it through each day. I hope as Summer approaches you can find moments of peace and strength and beauty. Yes, I love Daphne Du Maurier and own The Apple Tree and other Stories. I wrote the WW2 stories down on my TBR. The best to you!
Sketches from a Hunter's Album by Turgenev. A moveable Feast by Hemingway. 365 Days by Ronald P. Glassner. Best wishes.
Thank you! Those are all new to me! 😊