Just FYI, “The Sisters Brothers” was made into a 2018 film starring John C. Reilly and Joaquin Phoenix as the Sisters brothers. I didn’t see it myself, but the film was well received by critics. Just by coincidence, I happened to be reading “Carmilla” today. The atmosphere of the story was nice and Middle-European forest Gothic, though I thought the final scenes became cluttered with too many wood cutters, priests, doctors, and elderly noblemen. I also wonder if Sheridan LeFanu was really aware of the lesbian overtones of his novella, as Victorian men could sometimes be just as naïve about sexual matters as Victorian women. People sometimes talk about the perfect novel. I don’t think there is such a thing, but “Pride and Prejudice” comes closest. I’ve seen a few Booktuber videos of guys complaining that the publishing world has been completely taken over by women and that there are no books for men to read these days-as if the vast majority of published writers since the invention of the printing press haven’t been men. There’s no reason why men can’t read Jane Austen with as much pleasure and enjoyment as women.
i watched the sisters brothers in dec!! i just haven't posted my dec film wrap up, lol!! i did think the film was good but i think i watched it too close after reading the book and i was a little biased/critical 😂😂 i really think i need to carmilla soon!! good to hear your thoughts on it. agreed on pride and prejudice, there are a lot of layers in the book! and so many different things to talk about! its something worth re-reading
I’m into meditation since 2015’s, just recently discovered a teaching within the 4 elements (earth, water, wind and fire.) and how observing these 4 elemental traits we begin to see them in others & most importantly within ourselves. So last time I skimmed through this long winded book; it had eastern spirituality, I am a holistic nutritionist college dropout, unfortunately. So reading nutrition books is the next best thing. Just got a bald haircut to uphold my zen mindset for this year, when things arises and I have to look in the mirror to remind myself who I am…. I will appear as soft & gentle like a monk. 🙂👍 apologies if my profile picture startled you hehe. 😓
I was cracking up at your review of Rodham, that does sound awful 😬. I read the author’s book Prep years ago and I don’t remember much of it, but I do remember hating it.
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Hunchback sounds like a romp!!! need to request!
you need it asap!!!!!!!
I’m definitely pleasantly surprised to see Ghostroots on the thumbnail!
Edit* agree with you completely on the motif about expectations 👌🏾
yay!! such strong stories!!
You are our book guru but we literally live for your fashion..more please
omg!! thank you!! how would you want to see more fashion?!
superrr intrigued to get to my galley of hunchback, i haven’t heard anyone talk about it besides you!!
i hope you get the galley soon!! its such a great read!
Persuasion is my favorite Jane Austen. It's not as punchy as P&P, but I love it. I've been needing to reread Mansfield Park and Northanger Abbey.
so good to hear!! i decided to pick up emma!! but persuasion might be the next one after that!
I need to read the Emily Dickinson biography! Bonnie nibbled it a bit but I think it’s still readable
aw cute little bonnie just wanted to know about ms dickinson!!!!!
Just FYI, “The Sisters Brothers” was made into a 2018 film starring John C. Reilly and Joaquin Phoenix as the Sisters brothers. I didn’t see it myself, but the film was well received by critics.
Just by coincidence, I happened to be reading “Carmilla” today. The atmosphere of the story was nice and Middle-European forest Gothic, though I thought the final scenes became cluttered with too many wood cutters, priests, doctors, and elderly noblemen. I also wonder if Sheridan LeFanu was really aware of the lesbian overtones of his novella, as Victorian men could sometimes be just as naïve about sexual matters as Victorian women.
People sometimes talk about the perfect novel. I don’t think there is such a thing, but “Pride and Prejudice” comes closest. I’ve seen a few Booktuber videos of guys complaining that the publishing world has been completely taken over by women and that there are no books for men to read these days-as if the vast majority of published writers since the invention of the printing press haven’t been men. There’s no reason why men can’t read Jane Austen with as much pleasure and enjoyment as women.
i watched the sisters brothers in dec!! i just haven't posted my dec film wrap up, lol!! i did think the film was good but i think i watched it too close after reading the book and i was a little biased/critical 😂😂
i really think i need to carmilla soon!! good to hear your thoughts on it.
agreed on pride and prejudice, there are a lot of layers in the book! and so many different things to talk about! its something worth re-reading
Greetings Kiran. I hope your Substack writing is going well. Currently watching.
I would like to read a non-fic book this year: Healing With Whole Foods.
will!! thank you for mentioning my substack writing. i have stalled but i must return to it!!!
this sounds really interesting!! you're going to need to tell me how you liked it when u finish
I’m into meditation since 2015’s, just recently discovered a teaching within the 4 elements (earth, water, wind and fire.) and how observing these 4 elemental traits we begin to see them in others & most importantly within ourselves.
So last time I skimmed through this long winded book; it had eastern spirituality, I am a holistic nutritionist college dropout, unfortunately. So reading nutrition books is the next best thing.
Just got a bald haircut to uphold my zen mindset for this year, when things arises and I have to look in the mirror to remind myself who I am…. I will appear as soft & gentle like a monk. 🙂👍 apologies if my profile picture startled you hehe. 😓
I was listening to you and working on a different tab at the same time and the mention of Hilary Clinton fanfiction nearly gave me whiplash
I STILL HAVE WHIPLASH!! AND PTSD!
I was cracking up at your review of Rodham, that does sound awful 😬. I read the author’s book Prep years ago and I don’t remember much of it, but I do remember hating it.