Happy BookTube Anniversary! (Oh, yeah, and Happy New Year too!) Now that I know Stephen Frye narrates Holmes, I know I'll be set for good knitting company in audiobook form. Thanks for the shout-out. One of the dangers of BookTube is hearing about all the wonderful things to read that I wonder if I'll ever get around to--Woolf's first book, Andrew Miller, a Gaskell Christmas ghost story--So much to read, so little time! Still, I'm glad you're here to talk about them and put the seed in my head for later. XO
@@TootightLautrec definitely perfect knitting listening. Fry is a huge Holmes fan apparently. He has recorded the complete Holmes collection. Happy new year to you too.
What a month you've had, Ros. I was particularly interested in hearing you speak about writers' first novels--Woolf's, Dickens', and Pineiro's firsts. I am planning to read Pickwick Papers this year--one I've never read. I also really loved your video with Tilly on T.J. Klune. It's such a delight to hear you discussing books together. I have T.J. Klune on deck for a sort of comfort read for the coming months. I'm wishing you all good things in 2025. I'm so glad to have "met" you here this past year, Ros. And Happy BookTube Anniversary, too!
@@BookChatWithPat8668 Woolf's was the most perfectly formed. She revised it several times before publication. But Pickwick is glorious in its imperfection. Because it was serialised one can see how Dickens started by writing linked sketches and gradually shifted to making them instalments in a novel. And yes getting to know you virtually has been one of 2024's happy developments.
It is funny how we often assume that if a writer is pushing for women’s equality, race or class equality we assume they won’t be prejudiced in other ways. 🤔 I’m with you on ghost stories Ros, I’m not sure I’ve ever read any that are truly scary, real life seems far more so, but I love The Canterville Ghost for its humor. Have a very happy new year!
Happy New Year, Ros. This was a delightful round up of your December reading! I’m intrigued by several of your reviews, particularly The Tale of Genji and The Ghosts of Christmas Past. A few of the others you mentioned are already on my TBR list. Did you know that Kline has written a sequel to The House on the Cerulean Sea called Somewhere Beyond the Sea? I haven’t read it yet, but it’s getting good reviews. Happy reading for January!
@@susan3037 yes it was noise about the sequel that made us think this would be a good one to read. Genji is really interesting. The abridged version was a good choice for me I think. It has helpful content like a good introduction, list of characters etc.I found it initially confusing but settled into it. Happy reading in 2025 to you too.
Happy new year Ros. I haven’t read The Voyage Out but I am treating myself to a reread of To The Lighthouse at the moment! Also loving Marzahn, mon amour.
@@ianp9086 I had an idea that The Voyage Out might be disappointing but it wasn't in the least. I'm so glad you are enjoying Marzahn Mon Amour. I found it so engaging but also interesting for the aftermath of reunification.
Your edition of Tale of Genji looks longer than the one I had. I didn't read as much because the holiday kept me busy, but I finished a few: The Marvelous Land of Oz, Dragonshadow, and The Passage to India. I did start a handful of books that I didn't finish, but will continue. Touch Me Not, Savage Detectives, Shogun, and The Pillow Book (this one also is about court life in Japan).
Happy BookTube Anniversary! (Oh, yeah, and Happy New Year too!) Now that I know Stephen Frye narrates Holmes, I know I'll be set for good knitting company in audiobook form. Thanks for the shout-out. One of the dangers of BookTube is hearing about all the wonderful things to read that I wonder if I'll ever get around to--Woolf's first book, Andrew Miller, a Gaskell Christmas ghost story--So much to read, so little time! Still, I'm glad you're here to talk about them and put the seed in my head for later. XO
@@TootightLautrec definitely perfect knitting listening. Fry is a huge Holmes fan apparently. He has recorded the complete Holmes collection. Happy new year to you too.
Happy BookTube Anniversary Ros. I’m about half way through The Land In Winter and am loving it!
@@Ali-AvidReader oh splendid. And wishing you a happy new year of successful book choices!
Happy 5 years of booktube lovely Ros 🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉So so glad you are here.
Always good to hear about your reading too📚❤️
@@CharlieBrookReads thanks. Happy new year Charlie.
What a month you've had, Ros. I was particularly interested in hearing you speak about writers' first novels--Woolf's, Dickens', and Pineiro's firsts. I am planning to read Pickwick Papers this year--one I've never read. I also really loved your video with Tilly on T.J. Klune. It's such a delight to hear you discussing books together. I have T.J. Klune on deck for a sort of comfort read for the coming months. I'm wishing you all good things in 2025. I'm so glad to have "met" you here this past year, Ros. And Happy BookTube Anniversary, too!
@@BookChatWithPat8668 Woolf's was the most perfectly formed. She revised it several times before publication. But Pickwick is glorious in its imperfection. Because it was serialised one can see how Dickens started by writing linked sketches and gradually shifted to making them instalments in a novel.
And yes getting to know you virtually has been one of 2024's happy developments.
Great reading month! I’m glad you enjoyed the ghost story event 😊
@@revenantreads it was a change for me as I avoid short stories unreasonably.
Lots of fascinating reading! Happy booktube birthday!
@@spreadbookjoy thanks Jack. Can't believe it's five years.
It is funny how we often assume that if a writer is pushing for women’s equality, race or class equality we assume they won’t be prejudiced in other ways. 🤔 I’m with you on ghost stories Ros, I’m not sure I’ve ever read any that are truly scary, real life seems far more so, but I love The Canterville Ghost for its humor. Have a very happy new year!
@@josmith5992 alas real life has plenty to scare us but I hope 2025 is peaceful and joyous for you.
Happy New Year, Ros. This was a delightful round up of your December reading! I’m intrigued by several of your reviews, particularly The Tale of Genji and The Ghosts of Christmas Past. A few of the others you mentioned are already on my TBR list. Did you know that Kline has written a sequel to The House on the Cerulean Sea called Somewhere Beyond the Sea? I haven’t read it yet, but it’s getting good reviews. Happy reading for January!
@@susan3037 yes it was noise about the sequel that made us think this would be a good one to read. Genji is really interesting. The abridged version was a good choice for me I think. It has helpful content like a good introduction, list of characters etc.I found it initially confusing but settled into it. Happy reading in 2025 to you too.
Happy new year Ros. I haven’t read The Voyage Out but I am treating myself to a reread of To The Lighthouse at the moment! Also loving Marzahn, mon amour.
@@ianp9086 I had an idea that The Voyage Out might be disappointing but it wasn't in the least. I'm so glad you are enjoying Marzahn Mon Amour. I found it so engaging but also interesting for the aftermath of reunification.
What a month! I really want to try The Tale of Genji at some point!
@@AbiofPellinor ooh you should. I was glad I chose the abridged version though.
@@scallydandlingaboutthebooks the length is definitely one of the reasons I've hesitated to add it to my tbr haha
Your edition of Tale of Genji looks longer than the one I had. I didn't read as much because the holiday kept me busy, but I finished a few: The Marvelous Land of Oz, Dragonshadow, and The Passage to India. I did start a handful of books that I didn't finish, but will continue. Touch Me Not, Savage Detectives, Shogun, and The Pillow Book (this one also is about court life in Japan).
@@jackiesliterarycorner is that The Pillow Book written in the same era as Genji? I'll be interested to hear how you find reading that.
I’ll let you know. It will motivate me pick it back up sooner.