I knit words, and constantly drop stitches. The end product being more of a crochet fail - more holes than thread. Ah well. Thanks for the tag... listening now.
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the knit and chat-it was such a fun way to mix two things I love. Welcome to the channel, and thank you for subscribing! I’m excited to have you here-can’t wait to chat more about books (and maybe some crafting too)!
I love this idea! I can't knit but it would be fun to think if something similarly crafty to work on during the tag. Happy to have discovered your channel!
Thank you so much! I'm thrilled you discovered the channel and enjoyed the tag-it was such a fun one to film (and knit through)! You don’t have to knit to join the crafty chaos-maybe painting, cross-stitching, or even doodling could be a fun twist while answering the questions? I'd love to hear what you'd work on if you give it a go. Welcome to the channel-it’s great to have you here!
Mark, your comment about knitting words gave me a good laugh-more holes than thread is a vibe I deeply relate to sometimes! But hey, even crochet fails have their charm, right? Thank you for the tag-it was such a fun way to multitask with my knitting and books! Also, yes-Willy Wonka! Who wouldn’t want a chocolate factory and the freedom to just… be delightfully eccentric? Glad you enjoyed the response!
I am woefully behind on comments, so here's me, catching up. Sebald really is a phenomenal writer-you’ve got quite the lineup with Vertigo, The Rings of Saturn, and Austerlitz! I’ve read The Rings of Saturn, and it’s such a masterpiece of blending memory and history. Vertigo might have to be my next Sebald read - bring it on in 2025. I’m with you on Ulysses-I only made it through under duress in undergrad, but, adjacently, Nora by Nuala O’Connor was such a refreshing take. It’s fascinating to see Joyce’s life through his wife’s perspective, and I found it way more approachable and emotionally resonant. If you haven’t read it yet, I think you’d enjoy it! As for Hitchcock, I see your point-his adaptations often surpass their source material. Rebecca is the one I always think of; as much as I love du Maurier’s writing, Hitchcock just brought something extra to that story on screen. And Coraline-I love the book, but the film really takes it to another level. One of my favorite children’s literature author/illustrators, Jon Klassen, actually worked on the movie, and his artistic touch shines through in the film’s eerie, magical atmosphere. The overall vibe is just incredible, and I agree-it’s truly better than the book.
@@DrCrankyPantsReads I am reading Sebald again (read his books, including Campo Santo during lockdown). Loving the books even more. Yes, I've read Nora. Loved Dubliners, too, but Ulysses defeats me every single time,.
Every book Hitchcock used is worse than the films he made (e.g. Rebecca, Vertigo...). As for a film that is better than the book, Coraline is certainly a case in point.
I knit words, and constantly drop stitches. The end product being more of a crochet fail - more holes than thread. Ah well. Thanks for the tag... listening now.
Same here. I appreciate you.
Current read, Vertigo; last read, The Rings of Saturn; next read, Austerlitz. Sebald is a wonderful writer.
One more time for the folks in the back.
Was pointed in the direction of your channel and so much enjoyed the knit and chat - subscribed
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed the knit and chat-it was such a fun way to mix two things I love. Welcome to the channel, and thank you for subscribing! I’m excited to have you here-can’t wait to chat more about books (and maybe some crafting too)!
WIlly Wonka!! Lol.
Seriously though, how could one resist? (Also sorry for the double comment - I thought I would save time responding all in one, but alas.)
I love this idea! I can't knit but it would be fun to think if something similarly crafty to work on during the tag. Happy to have discovered your channel!
Thank you so much! I'm thrilled you discovered the channel and enjoyed the tag-it was such a fun one to film (and knit through)! You don’t have to knit to join the crafty chaos-maybe painting, cross-stitching, or even doodling could be a fun twist while answering the questions? I'd love to hear what you'd work on if you give it a go. Welcome to the channel-it’s great to have you here!
Book I should read, but I can't bring myself to: Ulysses, of course.
Same here.
Bravo, a great response. Thank you, kind sir!
Mark, your comment about knitting words gave me a good laugh-more holes than thread is a vibe I deeply relate to sometimes! But hey, even crochet fails have their charm, right?
Thank you for the tag-it was such a fun way to multitask with my knitting and books! Also, yes-Willy Wonka! Who wouldn’t want a chocolate factory and the freedom to just… be delightfully eccentric? Glad you enjoyed the response!
@@DrCrankyPantsReads I love eccentricity. Unfortunately rare coin now. Oh to be different...
As for giving books away, just the ones that I don't plan to read ever again.
I am woefully behind on comments, so here's me, catching up.
Sebald really is a phenomenal writer-you’ve got quite the lineup with Vertigo, The Rings of Saturn, and Austerlitz! I’ve read The Rings of Saturn, and it’s such a masterpiece of blending memory and history. Vertigo might have to be my next Sebald read - bring it on in 2025.
I’m with you on Ulysses-I only made it through under duress in undergrad, but, adjacently, Nora by Nuala O’Connor was such a refreshing take. It’s fascinating to see Joyce’s life through his wife’s perspective, and I found it way more approachable and emotionally resonant. If you haven’t read it yet, I think you’d enjoy it!
As for Hitchcock, I see your point-his adaptations often surpass their source material. Rebecca is the one I always think of; as much as I love du Maurier’s writing, Hitchcock just brought something extra to that story on screen.
And Coraline-I love the book, but the film really takes it to another level. One of my favorite children’s literature author/illustrators, Jon Klassen, actually worked on the movie, and his artistic touch shines through in the film’s eerie, magical atmosphere. The overall vibe is just incredible, and I agree-it’s truly better than the book.
@@DrCrankyPantsReads I am reading Sebald again (read his books, including Campo Santo during lockdown). Loving the books even more.
Yes, I've read Nora. Loved Dubliners, too, but Ulysses defeats me every single time,.
Sit, knit, get lit, and talk shit. Thank me later.
Hm talk lit works too but then you have to figure out how to say "drink".
@@marcellom This is all kinds of brilliant and I will be stealing it.
Every book Hitchcock used is worse than the films he made (e.g. Rebecca, Vertigo...).
As for a film that is better than the book, Coraline is certainly a case in point.
Replying with something silly so it stops telling me I haven't responded, when I have, just en masse.