Even if you don't read like 5 books a week like a lot of booktubers, you should still do more book videos. Just talking about books, book shopping, book tags even. An American marriage was very well written and a great story.
The Great Gatsby is still one of my favourite novels and is easily Fitzgerald’s best work. It’s fairly short (I think my copy was less than 150 pages) and someone had once recommended Brideshead Revisited to me (still have not read it but I might now considering ur review!) because of my love for Gatsby. Perhaps give it a try if ur still on the fence with American Lit
Ahhh see because I’ve had a copy of gatsby for a while but I read tender is the night (rather tried too) and then i think it’s put me off Fitzgerald for a bit so yea I should give him another crack
Emma Angeline many of Fitzgerald’s books deal with the same/similar themes so he clearly had something to say about it, and in my opinion he best expressed his thoughts in The Great Gatsby. I would probably have been the same tho had I read tender is the night before Gatsby....imo tender is the night felt so drawn out - but because Gatsby is so short is mostly avoids that problem. Best of luck with it !
I recently moved to London from Paris to study at King’s. I was a French Lit student at Sorbonne Uni and I was desperate to find a bookstore that sells french books in London. I’m very grateful for the bookstore recommendation. I mean I got so excited that I literally stopped the video to thank you so THANK YOU! Also, on the contrary to Paris, books are so expensive in London because almost all of the bookshops sell first-hand. Is there a place that sells second-hand books like Gibert Jeune or Gibert Joseph?
You should read Clarice Linspector's Near to the wild heart or The hour of the star, Clarice was a brazilian author but she was actually born in Ukraine and I think you're gonna fall madly in love with ter writing
Love your videos for more than just books but also, highly appreciate videos on just books 😆😊 now I have some more books added to my reading list from this too! Thanks Emma
Chaim Potok was a Jewish author from New York and the first name that rushed into my head when you asked for the best American literature. "The Chosen" is my favorite, but all his work is gorgeous.
Wow how does it feel to be able to read whatever you want now??? I'm swamped with uni readings now and so jealous of people who are free to read novels they want ahhhhh - I'm doing an american lit module right now and feel the same about it, idk not really vibing with it.
Ahhhhh it’s actually such a liberating feeling, like obvs I loved loved loved the stuff I discovered via my course but man oh man it’s like a whole new world is open to me. So trust me I know how you’re feeling but that sweet sweet taste of literary freedom is worth it promise
I’m currently reading The 100 year old man who climbed out of his window and disappeared. The main character has managed to get tangled up in key history events in his life time. I have learnt a lot about recent world history reading it, and it has the benefit of being funny.
I am also not the biggest fan of American lit so I can’t tell you what to read but I can tell you what not to read: Herman Melville is also in the class of “nothing happens” and I had an entire course on it
please give American literature a chance! there are so many important themes of race and class and so many life stories that can’t be overlooked!! Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden, Great Gatsby, Beloved, Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, Raymond Carver short stories, Mark Twain, ANY Ernest Hemingway, SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE and other Kurt Vonnegut are some of my favorites, a tree grows in Brooklyn.... please, you’re really missing out!!
Read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. Easily my favorite American Novel. The Great Gatsby is definitely worth a read. I also reccomend reading Zelda Fitzgerald's novel Save me the waltz alongside The Great Gatsby. Zelda wrote so much of F. Scott Fitzgerald's work and she goes uncredited so it's great to compare both of their styles.
You should definitely read slaughterhouse five by Kurt Vonnegut. Super easy read and he is very satirical. I’m beginning to read Russian literature and am starting with crime and punishment - it’s incredible. I’m considering reading either the brothers karamazov or war and peace next. Please post more book videos, potentially about how books have affected today’s film industry
You don’t need to read great gatsby. Use your time better lol. Catch 22 and good as gold by Joseph Heller are both American lit, and they’re wonderful.
I’ve never noticed until watching your videos, but I’m American and I also am not big on American literature. Mostly French and Russian translated, and English novels. Dostoevsky is one of my favorite authors, I definitely recommend Demons (or The Possessed depending on the translation)
I love eastern philosophy! I really liked The art of war (but please, the original version, not one of thousands of commentaries) and Tao Te Ching. tbh I don't like confucius, but he's an important figure so you could try haha
It's not American literature by any stretch of the imagination but The Power of Good People: Surviving Sri Lanka's Civil War is a great read written from an often ignored perspective.
I already own Fanny Hill from a long time ago and I know about John Cleland, but did you know he wrote a sequel to Fanny Hill? A SEQUAL. It's called "memoirs of a coxcomb" and I found it randomly in a bookstore while traveling in America. Also, I think the reason why 18th century France published more explicit literature is because England was very conservative (then as now). Like.. I know England didn't have the same censorship issues as France, but England was always very conservative and modest, both in literature, fashion, architecture etc
A highly highly highly recommended American book though NOT a novel but particularly loved by Obama + Bill Gates and so worth it's hype is educated by Tara Westover. Great font + short chapters (bonus)
Even if you don't read like 5 books a week like a lot of booktubers, you should still do more book videos. Just talking about books, book shopping, book tags even. An American marriage was very well written and a great story.
Best American novel I have read is probably The Secret History by Donna Tartt
The amount of time we have been WAITING FOR THIS. I mean. JUST SAYING.
TA DA
east of eden is fantastic!! Ive quite enjoyed The Great Gatsby, and anything by Toni Morrison is amazing!
Ooo I’ve had east of Eden recommended before so I’ll look into it
Uuughhhh East of Eden is my whole heart. If ANYONE could make you like American literature it's John Steinbeck.
The Great Gatsby is still one of my favourite novels and is easily Fitzgerald’s best work. It’s fairly short (I think my copy was less than 150 pages) and someone had once recommended Brideshead Revisited to me (still have not read it but I might now considering ur review!) because of my love for Gatsby. Perhaps give it a try if ur still on the fence with American Lit
Ahhh see because I’ve had a copy of gatsby for a while but I read tender is the night (rather tried too) and then i think it’s put me off Fitzgerald for a bit so yea I should give him another crack
Emma Angeline many of Fitzgerald’s books deal with the same/similar themes so he clearly had something to say about it, and in my opinion he best expressed his thoughts in The Great Gatsby. I would probably have been the same tho had I read tender is the night before Gatsby....imo tender is the night felt so drawn out - but because Gatsby is so short is mostly avoids that problem. Best of luck with it !
Love physical copies of book but actually have started reading more on my kindle because they have a dyslexic font which helps so much
Actually that’s a good shout, I generally like physical copies for annotating so I hadn’t considered that!
Am i the only one who would actually enjoy reading a book you've read!? I lovvvveee how you annotate!
I'm in love with your accent, like I'm in heaven.
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I recently moved to London from Paris to study at King’s. I was a French Lit student at Sorbonne Uni and I was desperate to find a bookstore that sells french books in London. I’m very grateful for the bookstore recommendation. I mean I got so excited that I literally stopped the video to thank you so THANK YOU!
Also, on the contrary to Paris, books are so expensive in London because almost all of the bookshops sell first-hand. Is there a place that sells second-hand books like Gibert Jeune or Gibert Joseph?
Emma a legit comp lit graduate:
"IT tAkEs Me SO MUCh efFOrt tOoo rEaDd"
You should read Clarice Linspector's Near to the wild heart or The hour of the star, Clarice was a brazilian author but she was actually born in Ukraine and I think you're gonna fall madly in love with ter writing
I think we need an updated bookshelf tour:)
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I love your bookshelves so much oh my gosh! I am jealous 🥺
Oh my goodness. That intro was perfection. Thank you for providing us with this gem of a video, Emma!
a couple of my faves are As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
The Great Gatsby! It’s great . Love your videos ❤️
Love your videos for more than just books but also, highly appreciate videos on just books 😆😊 now I have some more books added to my reading list from this too! Thanks Emma
hehehe the only thing I wanna influence is ur guys reading lists 🤓🤓
I love Brideshead Revisted! I also really enjoy the nostalgia and the characters are so enjoyable to read! Love Sebastian lollll
You should read Gone with the wind!!!
Chaim Potok was a Jewish author from New York and the first name that rushed into my head when you asked for the best American literature. "The Chosen" is my favorite, but all his work is gorgeous.
I love the Chosen!
Wow how does it feel to be able to read whatever you want now??? I'm swamped with uni readings now and so jealous of people who are free to read novels they want ahhhhh - I'm doing an american lit module right now and feel the same about it, idk not really vibing with it.
Ahhhhh it’s actually such a liberating feeling, like obvs I loved loved loved the stuff I discovered via my course but man oh man it’s like a whole new world is open to me. So trust me I know how you’re feeling but that sweet sweet taste of literary freedom is worth it promise
Not to be basic but I love Steinbeck. Grapes of wrath, east of eden, tortilla flat. Check it out 👌🏻
I’m currently reading The 100 year old man who climbed out of his window and disappeared. The main character has managed to get tangled up in key history events in his life time. I have learnt a lot about recent world history reading it, and it has the benefit of being funny.
The other books by calving are amazing as well! I started with the baron in the trees, a lovely easy, nostalgic read. Oh and the ivisible cities :)
The TV series with Jeremy Irons is, lets say looooong. But the newer movie ist absolutely enjoyable!!
It’s really long but I love it!
This is all I wanted today❤️❤️❤️🥰 youre the best
I am also not the biggest fan of American lit so I can’t tell you what to read but I can tell you what not to read: Herman Melville is also in the class of “nothing happens” and I had an entire course on it
Brave new world- Aldous Huxley
Yes new vlog
please give American literature a chance! there are so many important themes of race and class and so many life stories that can’t be overlooked!! Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden, Great Gatsby, Beloved, Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, Raymond Carver short stories, Mark Twain, ANY Ernest Hemingway, SLAUGHTERHOUSE FIVE and other Kurt Vonnegut are some of my favorites, a tree grows in Brooklyn.... please, you’re really missing out!!
Read A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. Easily my favorite American Novel. The Great Gatsby is definitely worth a read. I also reccomend reading Zelda Fitzgerald's novel Save me the waltz alongside The Great Gatsby. Zelda wrote so much of F. Scott Fitzgerald's work and she goes uncredited so it's great to compare both of their styles.
I highly recommend 'Americanah' by Adichie. In fact, anything by her is great 👍 (Yes, avoid Henry James....hard work, for nothing lol )
You should definitely read slaughterhouse five by Kurt Vonnegut. Super easy read and he is very satirical. I’m beginning to read Russian literature and am starting with crime and punishment - it’s incredible. I’m considering reading either the brothers karamazov or war and peace next. Please post more book videos, potentially about how books have affected today’s film industry
You don’t need to read great gatsby. Use your time better lol. Catch 22 and good as gold by Joseph Heller are both American lit, and they’re wonderful.
I’ve never noticed until watching your videos, but I’m American and I also am not big on American literature. Mostly French and Russian translated, and English novels. Dostoevsky is one of my favorite authors, I definitely recommend Demons (or The Possessed depending on the translation)
Restoration poetry- John Donne. Very risque English writing!
There defo needs to be a PG18 rating on Fanny Hill. So interested to hear your opinions
my gOd could you imagine if they did that to books
I'm interested to know why you chose Comp. Lit. for your major and what sort of careers you can pursue with your degree. 😄
I've made a video on that! lots of people go into publishing etc or further study, I've gone on to film school woo
Sister Carrie is a great American classic
we had to read Calvino's "traveler" for a seminar at Uni and dare I say it was the most captivating book I've ever read for Uni 😄
I love eastern philosophy! I really liked The art of war (but please, the original version, not one of thousands of commentaries) and Tao Te Ching. tbh I don't like confucius, but he's an important figure so you could try haha
Im reading last exit to brokyln and its really good
It's not American literature by any stretch of the imagination but The Power of Good People: Surviving Sri Lanka's Civil War is a great read written from an often ignored perspective.
Film school?? Your are going to be my favourite actress
Gatsby is short but it feels like it's 1000 pages because it sucks so much
I already own Fanny Hill from a long time ago and I know about John Cleland, but did you know he wrote a sequel to Fanny Hill? A SEQUAL. It's called "memoirs of a coxcomb" and I found it randomly in a bookstore while traveling in America. Also, I think the reason why 18th century France published more explicit literature is because England was very conservative (then as now). Like.. I know England didn't have the same censorship issues as France, but England was always very conservative and modest, both in literature, fashion, architecture etc
Not dyslexic but still can’t face or concentrate on a small print
A highly highly highly recommended American book though NOT a novel but particularly loved by Obama + Bill Gates and so worth it's hype is educated by Tara Westover. Great font + short chapters (bonus)
Norwegian Wood- Murakami
ait just gon say it this once, you're actually like so beautiful
Girl we need updated bookshelf tour 🤧✌️
I hate The American too, it is so ridiculously boring!