I loveeee your recommendations so much!! Im not sure if you’ve done a video of just your all time favorites? Maybe genre focused like classics? Just found ur channel and loving it sm!
@@WillowTalksBooks Frankenstein is definitely up there for me! Not sure if you’ve read Perfume by patrick suskind but it’s also another great one (imo of course) and ahhh pls do make a list whenever u can! :D
"The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery is one of my favorite books. It's a beautiful, sad, funny book about the rich interior lives of people others don't often notice.
@@WillowTalksBooks It was brutally vile yet beautiful, hopeless yet hopeful, heart wrenching yet lovely. It stirred up a myriad of emotions that ran the gambit. Will definitely reread in the future to truly understand the meanings that it relays. Thank you again for the recommend.
The Mad Women's Ball did just come out on Prime, and I really liked it. Not sure how close it stuck to the book, but from your description of it, it sounds pretty close. The ending felt rushed, I guess, I've seen some people complaining about that, but it worked for me simply because when it comes to the patriarchy and women's suffering, I don't think there is an ending, there's just small moments snatched from the endless cycle of oppression. But again, I don't know how close it sticks to the book. It's a really great film though, and it made me want to read the book, and look into more French writing, which makes this video very fortuitous for me. I'm adding all of them to my TBR!
Finally found the time to watch this. Love French literature. Big thing over here, we have a lot of it translated into German. Have read a lot of great stuff over the years.
@@WillowTalksBooks Well, I assume we have. But please don't feel upset and offended. We are just more close with them, you know? 😉😘 But most obviously the UK has amazing booktubers...💙💚💛🧡💜
I'm trying so hard to find any reviews for An Apartment on Uranus. I'm glad you reviewed it and I know I can find it from your channel. I've been contemplating to proceed buying this book or the King Kong Theory one by Virginie Despentes. & now after watching your review, I guess it's time to proceed with the checkout. Great review as always!
It's because I have the best opinions. In fact, the only opinions that are worth anything at all. (Jokes aside, this is such a huge compliment, thank you)
I've actually blew through the Mirror visitor series (the first three books) on audiobook earlier on this year.. It's by no means the best fantasy series I've ever read, but I've had a lot of fun with it. Escapism in the purest form ;) I've actually read another French novel in August "No touching" by Ketty Rouf and I've really enjoyed it - I'd be curious to hear your thoughts about it if you ever get hold of it!
I need to give French literature another try! Some years ago, I read a few French novels one after the other - and hated all of them. With a vengeance. Books literally flew through the room. (And apparently, I have completely erased the titles from my mind. No, wait, one of them was "La Disparition de Stephanie Mailer", "The disappearance of Stephanie Mailer". Many people love it, I think it's a hot mess, and not in the fun way.) After that, it became a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy, but I think I'm ready for a fresh start.
Like your videos a lot ... I do have one request... If it seems reasonable to you... Please mention the books in a list below in the description in all your videos....thanks
@@WillowTalksBooks Great... And I really love how you explain everything with passion. Most book tubers don't do that. I hope your channel gets the attention it deserves. Good luck....
Wow! I like 7h ago found that book on the shelf. Because it was the only one I would like to say it found me. I was like 30min in the bookshop without picking anything....ready to give up for the day when it happend. I am really curiose how will it turn.
I am currently creating an online French literature course to be marketed and sold by my company, LinguaTute. This would be an 8-week long course consisting of one live class (1.5hrs) every week, which will be taught by a PhD French literature student at Oxford University. I'd really love to hear people's opinions on what should be included in this French literature course - in return I can offer you a 10% discount on the course (which we will begin delivering around the end of May/beginning of April - specific date is still to be decided). If you would like to have a chat with me and help to shape the future of this course, please respond to this comment. Thank you!!
Reading recommendations from a stranger: try Nightwood by Djuna Barnes and Our Lady of the Flowers by Jean Genet (if you haven't already). PS. I really enjoy your work, the videos on Ishiguro especially were stellar!!
@@fintonmainz7845 I wouldn’t think so if you judge a person based on an off-hand comment. But I made the choice to start a YT channel so people like you are gonna come along from time to time.
Love the orange lids
Thank you so much!
I loveeee your recommendations so much!! Im not sure if you’ve done a video of just your all time favorites? Maybe genre focused like classics? Just found ur channel and loving it sm!
I've been very tempted! I did a video on Frankenstein, which is my favourite novel, but I'd love to make a list!
@@WillowTalksBooks Frankenstein is definitely up there for me! Not sure if you’ve read Perfume by patrick suskind but it’s also another great one (imo of course) and ahhh pls do make a list whenever u can! :D
"The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery is one of my favorite books. It's a beautiful, sad, funny book about the rich interior lives of people others don't often notice.
Huge fan of your reviews! Thank you so much for suggesting such beautiful books!!❤️❤️
You are so very welcome!
@@WillowTalksBooks can't wait to read these books and your next review❤️
You keep adding to my TBR pile. Finally reading To The Warm Horizon.
Please let me know how you find it when you're done!
@@WillowTalksBooks It was brutally vile yet beautiful, hopeless yet hopeful, heart wrenching yet lovely. It stirred up a myriad of emotions that ran the gambit. Will definitely reread in the future to truly understand the meanings that it relays. Thank you again for the recommend.
The Mad Women's Ball did just come out on Prime, and I really liked it. Not sure how close it stuck to the book, but from your description of it, it sounds pretty close. The ending felt rushed, I guess, I've seen some people complaining about that, but it worked for me simply because when it comes to the patriarchy and women's suffering, I don't think there is an ending, there's just small moments snatched from the endless cycle of oppression. But again, I don't know how close it sticks to the book. It's a really great film though, and it made me want to read the book, and look into more French writing, which makes this video very fortuitous for me. I'm adding all of them to my TBR!
"Small moments snatched from the endless cycle of oppression" is such a powerful and poignant phrase! I'm using that :) And you're right!
This vid couldn't have come at a better time! Trying to get more into French lit. Mercii
Happy for the great timing! You're very welcome! There are more books in the full article as well (link in the description) in case you're interested
Some great recs here! I haven’t read any of these. Hopefully my bumpkin rural library can get some of these.
I hope you can track down a few of them!
I just read The Revolt because of your recommendation and absolutely loved it
That's great news! Glad I didn't steer you wrong!
Finally found the time to watch this. Love French literature. Big thing over here, we have a lot of it translated into German. Have read a lot of great stuff over the years.
If you have more French lit than we do, I will be offended and upset for weeks and weeks.
@@WillowTalksBooks Well, I assume we have. But please don't feel upset and offended. We are just more close with them, you know? 😉😘 But most obviously the UK has amazing booktubers...💙💚💛🧡💜
I'm trying so hard to find any reviews for An Apartment on Uranus. I'm glad you reviewed it and I know I can find it from your channel. I've been contemplating to proceed buying this book or the King Kong Theory one by Virginie Despentes. & now after watching your review, I guess it's time to proceed with the checkout. Great review as always!
I can tell I will love this video but must save it for later to fully enjoy. I’m on Grandma Duty! Cheers.
I really hope you do love it! 💜
How is it that i trust only you with book recommendations
It's because I have the best opinions. In fact, the only opinions that are worth anything at all. (Jokes aside, this is such a huge compliment, thank you)
I've actually blew through the Mirror visitor series (the first three books) on audiobook earlier on this year.. It's by no means the best fantasy series I've ever read, but I've had a lot of fun with it. Escapism in the purest form ;)
I've actually read another French novel in August "No touching" by Ketty Rouf and I've really enjoyed it - I'd be curious to hear your thoughts about it if you ever get hold of it!
Ooh, I'll certainly check out No Touching, thanks! And I'm very close to finding a moment to properly check out Mirror Visitor :)
As the translator of NO TOUCHING I am so glad you enjoyed it, Martyna!
I can't remember if you read The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa. I'm reading it now and it's excellent
It was my first Ogawa novel and it made me an instant fan :) Glad you're enjoying!
Just found your channel - needless to say my to buy book list has grown!! 🧡🧡
That's awesome news!
The revolt book was cool. Checking out the others!
Great reviews and summaries, but Decoin is pronounced [dikwen] the n is nazalized. Thank you for all your hard work.
Five years of forgotten high school French just came rushing back as I smacked my forehead and said "of course!"
Some of these book prompts are so unique. How do you discover these books? I want to keep finding unique books like these
14:44 reminds me so much of Perfume by Patrick Süskind
I need to give French literature another try! Some years ago, I read a few French novels one after the other - and hated all of them. With a vengeance. Books literally flew through the room. (And apparently, I have completely erased the titles from my mind. No, wait, one of them was "La Disparition de Stephanie Mailer", "The disappearance of Stephanie Mailer". Many people love it, I think it's a hot mess, and not in the fun way.)
After that, it became a bit of a self-fulfilling prophecy, but I think I'm ready for a fresh start.
I want all of these now lol. Shit. Ty for the recs. 😅
Haha I never know whether to say you're welcome or sorry
Like your videos a lot ... I do have one request... If it seems reasonable to you... Please mention the books in a list below in the description in all your videos....thanks
Yeah I often mean to do this with my longer lists and then forget. I'll add it later
@@WillowTalksBooks Great... And I really love how you explain everything with passion. Most book tubers don't do that. I hope your channel gets the attention it deserves. Good luck....
@@inspirationlab1444 Thank you!
Wow! I like 7h ago found that book on the shelf. Because it was the only one I would like to say it found me. I was like 30min in the bookshop without picking anything....ready to give up for the day when it happend. I am really curiose how will it turn.
I am currently creating an online French literature course to be marketed and sold by my company, LinguaTute. This would be an 8-week long course consisting of one live class (1.5hrs) every week, which will be taught by a PhD French literature student at Oxford University. I'd really love to hear people's opinions on what should be included in this French literature course - in return I can offer you a 10% discount on the course (which we will begin delivering around the end of May/beginning of April - specific date is still to be decided). If you would like to have a chat with me and help to shape the future of this course, please respond to this comment. Thank you!!
It's so strange, that to find any recomendations about french books you need another language.
Are those books suitable for B1/B2 level students?
I don’t know what that means 😌
What do you think of "Fresh Water for Flowers" by Valerie Perrin? I loved it.
I haven't read it but I'll certainly check it out!
Is there a place to buy the original books in French?
France? lol sorry I'm really not sure
@@WillowTalksBooks that's ok. I guess Google will suffice.
Reading recommendations from a stranger: try Nightwood by Djuna Barnes and Our Lady of the Flowers by Jean Genet (if you haven't already).
PS. I really enjoy your work, the videos on Ishiguro especially were stellar!!
"I do not like war: I'm a pacifist"
A lot of thought went into that remark.
I don’t know what this means. You’re probably much much smarter than I am
@@WillowTalksBooks Sadly, it would appear so and I'm not very bright.
@@fintonmainz7845 I wouldn’t think so if you judge a person based on an off-hand comment. But I made the choice to start a YT channel so people like you are gonna come along from time to time.
@@WillowTalksBooks You're judging "people like me" based on a one off comment.
I loved this book, but the ending ruined it for me.
I'm guessing you mean Mad Women's Ball? And yeah the ending left a bad taste in my mouth too.
@@WillowTalksBooks I'm sorry, that's the one I meant.