I’m almost sure it won’t ‘speak’ to me in that way, but you’ve put _Exciting Times_ and its author into my consciousness that’s for sure, and I’ll keep an eye out. 🤔
Hahaha she has some really interesting essays about language learning and I hear her twitter presence is cool, so def one to keep an eye out for even outside of her novels! Im grateful for your time with this vid, David!
This video made me think about the Disney channel the luck of the Irish lol, but in all seriousness you influenced me to pick up a copy of the Happy Couple!
Ahh this made me even more hyped to read exciting times later this month! Also put happy couple on hold at the library just now hehe. Loved hearing your thoughts!!
When I saw you mention it I got so dang giddy! I hope you enjoy it when you get around to it!! The friendship lilt you were looking for is way more present I think in The Happy Couple, youre in for a treat either way tho!
Hey hey! I love when you post. 🫶🏽I’m always like, “ ahhh my buddy posted a new video.”😂 Not many people on YT enjoy and appreciate literary or contemporary fiction, so I find it refreshing and insightful to watch your videos. Now you have me interested to read an Irish novel. I love that the author of the book is Autistic. It’s only right for me to check out her work now. 😊 P.S. I love when you speak in Spanish! Even though I have no idea what you’re saying 😅🤪
Hahahaha the yt buddies, I love that Joyce! Theres a teeny tiny cozy corner of lit fic on the 'tubes, but totally agree the norm isn't that. Which is okay! But grateful we found each other! And oooh, have you read some Rooney yet?? I'd start there (if you're wanting to do some tandem listening and watching, the Normal People adaptation is still something I watch yearly its so dang good) Though I feeeeeel like you might vibe wih Beautiful World, Where Are You a lil more! But yeah, can't go wrong with Naoise either!!
@@katsfieldnotesnice! I’m gonna look into those books. I’m so nervous to read Normal people. The reviews are so mixed. Ugh! Maybe I’ll start With Beautiful World… I haven’t heard anything about it. I prefer going in to it that way. 😊
this was so cozy, the vibes of your apartment are immaculate 🤩 interested to hear your thoughts on ali smith’s seasonal quartet! i’ve been searching for a copy of spring that matches my other 3. i have exciting times saved on scribd, i need to get to it sooner after hearing you talk about it!!
I was this --> 🥹 emoji the ENTIRETY of Autumn. Sucking my lip, holding book tight to my chest. Kinda felt like my heart was in a vice grip but in the most loving way lol. I adored that book. Im so scared though because I heard Autumn was the best one???? And my heart needs more??? Have you read them yet? And eeeeep, excited for you to get to it!
I still have to read Exciting Times and you really sold it to me even more. Also being autistic doesn't necessarily mean, that you can't read other people's behaviour or feelings. That's only a very common generalization.
You musttt! Im already looking to reread both of them I loved them so much 😂 Let me know if you get around to it! I'd be curious your thoughts! And yep, autism is a spectrum and presents quite diversely! I said she has a really well-developed ability to read and depict people's behavior
Oo i just found a $1 copy of exciting times and it makes me that much more excited to read it. Currently reading the rachel incident-caroline o’donoghue (loving it) on audio and you’re right there’s something about the cadence, the word play, the syntax that surprises us and adds to the experience. This vlog makes me want, nay, need to visit nyc again 😭🍂 not even the sight of crowds dissuade me!!!
Omg Im jealous! I need to get a physical copy of it because its such a loved booked. And eppp, Ive heard The Rachel Incident was wonderful on audio. I thought it was just ok (but feel like I would have loved it more if I was listening to it!) The way language prods in Irish lit is truly my fav fav thing! Hahahaha whenever you're ready, Im here with open arms ☺️
@@katsfieldnotes oo and IM jealous of YOUR ✨hardback✨copy of the pisces 😩 whatta find!! ive been prowling but it’s not wanting to be clutched by my sweaty desperate hands
GIRL, I am currently obsessed with contemporary Irish lit, specially on audio. The accents and their delivery are everything. You may also enjoy Close to Home, very much a Belfast story and the cadence comes through the page so well too.
I am glad I am not on the boat alone. Truly obsesssssed! I need to read Claire Keegan, I feel like shes a miss prereq on the irish lady lit syllabus lol. And adding this to my list expeditiouslyyyyyy, thank you for the rec! Do you recommend this one on audio??
You know, I’ve read Foster and it didn’t impact me as much as it seems to impact others, it must be a me issue but I’m curious to hear your thoughts! I will try again with Small Things Like These soon. Close to home I read on paper and enjoyed it! Prob would be great on audio but not available in my library. Just finished Conversations with Friends and I feel I am the last person on earth to read it, but what is more quintessential millennial Irish lit than Rooney 😅
@@KatherineDVrealllllly! Thats so interesting!! But not every book is gonna be for everyone. I just got my hold in and started it on audio but dont like the narrator dude. But yeah, now Im interested to see how I feel. And UGHHHHH! I miss Rooney so much. I reread BWWAY every year, I need to queue that book up we only have a couple weeks left! 😂 Have you watched any of the adaptations??
@@katsfieldnotes Ohh man, I hate it when the narrator ruins an audiobook 😂 I should totally re-read BWWRY! Thanks for putting that in my head. I’m going through a slump so maybe more Rooney is exactly what I need. On an unrelated note, have you read the new Nunez? I am debating whether to splurge on the hardback but need to know if it will be worth it haha, I’ve loved everything by her except her last one 🤔
@@KatherineDV I am here for the together-but-apart buddy read of Rooney! As soon as I finish this SJM book im starting it. And nooooooo, Ive not read it yet! Im thinking of borrowing it from the library. I havent seen any impressions of it yet!
this is really making me want to read Exciting Times -- I've been lowkey thinking of getting into some irish lit because so many people in these parts are loving the books, so it looks like I ought to add this one to the list. love yr point about cadence when hearing the books. I suspect there's a specialness in the writing that comes partially from the specific lilt of different irish cadences in english. it may be a slightly different english tempo/voice/melody even in the very writing. I'm planning to reread A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa soon - I liked it a lot 2 yrs ago, and want to listen to it this time
Definitely! Is Milkman on your radar? That one has been so beloved and my brain has been on 2% for the past month, but the language in that was wonderfullll. I'd be so curious to hear what you'd think of that one! And oooh Ive seen that one around, though I heard its quite heavy right? I just remember being scared when I heard it spoken about but I dont remember why 😂 But listening to it must be such a gratifying experience
@@katsfieldnotes milkman's on my list, ya -- I found it on the street a while ago, and I know a lot of people love it. a ghost in the throat is pretty heavy ya, and potentially difficult if you're squeamish. really interesting to listen to though. and thirdly, it's taken me so long to reply to this that I have since actually read exciting times and liked it!
is 2023 the year of irish lit??? from Murdoch to this? i've been keen on starting Dolan! with the bit of reading that you did, i was sold! also still need to tackle Trespasses!
also loved what you said about character study. a personhood is a tapestry on its own with so many happenings with so many different feelings. with this involved, and having other characters involved, it makes for great reading outside of plot-based narratives.
I keep forgetting Murdoch is Irish too, dude! My brain always codes that book as super British and I don't know why! 😂 I think Im gonna do The Sea, The Sea in 2024 if you wanna do another lil buddy read together! Im gonna try to do one Murdoch a year And yeah, I think the idea of interority and isolation going hand in hand is something that Irish novels have taught me doesnt have to be the case. You can have super inner-world-y and interior books that are still interested in characters tethered to others. Idk but I dig it
Hahahaha honestly could subsist on an anti-romance and irish lady lit diet happpppily for a while 😂 And say lesss, adding to my list! Do you have a specific one you prefer? I see she has a bunch!
i requested the audio & ebook of exciting times from my library bc of youuuuuuu. i was gonna try just the audio but ya girls focus is so bad i need BOTH
hahahah i chuckled when you said “tolerable” but but but but that makes me wonder if maybe i don’t really like when books talk about music. i’m thinking specifically about ‘august blue’ by deborah levy, idk if that’s why i was meh about it?? idk here i am just word vomiting my thoughts LOL
i adore your vlogs, t is so nice and cozy to watch them
Awww, thank you Adriana! 😊♥️♥️
I’d love to see a video of your favorite books based in nyc 🥺
Omgosh, thats a lovely idea! Ok, Im gonna get to brainstormin' 🫶🏽
I’m almost sure it won’t ‘speak’ to me in that way, but you’ve put _Exciting Times_ and its author into my consciousness that’s for sure, and I’ll keep an eye out. 🤔
Hahaha she has some really interesting essays about language learning and I hear her twitter presence is cool, so def one to keep an eye out for even outside of her novels! Im grateful for your time with this vid, David!
This video made me think about the Disney channel the luck of the Irish lol, but in all seriousness you influenced me to pick up a copy of the Happy Couple!
HAHAHHA OMG REPRESSED MEMORY 😂 And eeeeep, if you read you mustttt share your thoughts!
Adding more books to my already insane TBR… 🤣
My favoriteeeeee kind of peer pressure hahaha! Her books are such a treat though, I hope you enjoy it if you get around to them!
Ahh this made me even more hyped to read exciting times later this month! Also put happy couple on hold at the library just now hehe. Loved hearing your thoughts!!
When I saw you mention it I got so dang giddy! I hope you enjoy it when you get around to it!! The friendship lilt you were looking for is way more present I think in The Happy Couple, youre in for a treat either way tho!
Hey hey! I love when you post. 🫶🏽I’m always like, “ ahhh my buddy posted a new video.”😂 Not many people on YT enjoy and appreciate literary or contemporary fiction, so I find it refreshing and insightful to watch your videos. Now you have me interested to read an Irish novel. I love that the author of the book is Autistic. It’s only right for me to check out her work now. 😊
P.S. I love when you speak in Spanish! Even though I have no idea what you’re saying 😅🤪
Hahahaha the yt buddies, I love that Joyce! Theres a teeny tiny cozy corner of lit fic on the 'tubes, but totally agree the norm isn't that. Which is okay! But grateful we found each other! And oooh, have you read some Rooney yet?? I'd start there (if you're wanting to do some tandem listening and watching, the Normal People adaptation is still something I watch yearly its so dang good) Though I feeeeeel like you might vibe wih Beautiful World, Where Are You a lil more! But yeah, can't go wrong with Naoise either!!
@@katsfieldnotesnice! I’m gonna look into those books. I’m so nervous to read Normal people. The reviews are so mixed. Ugh! Maybe I’ll start With Beautiful World… I haven’t heard anything about it. I prefer going in to it that way. 😊
it sounds like its time to finally start exciting times!!! its been on my tbr for far too long
Its such a compulsive read!! Pa el weeken' dale!
this was so cozy, the vibes of your apartment are immaculate 🤩 interested to hear your thoughts on ali smith’s seasonal quartet! i’ve been searching for a copy of spring that matches my other 3. i have exciting times saved on scribd, i need to get to it sooner after hearing you talk about it!!
I was this --> 🥹 emoji the ENTIRETY of Autumn. Sucking my lip, holding book tight to my chest. Kinda felt like my heart was in a vice grip but in the most loving way lol. I adored that book. Im so scared though because I heard Autumn was the best one???? And my heart needs more??? Have you read them yet? And eeeeep, excited for you to get to it!
you've convinced me to pick up exciting times!
Its so much freakin' fun 😭
I still have to read Exciting Times and you really sold it to me even more.
Also being autistic doesn't necessarily mean, that you can't read other people's behaviour or feelings. That's only a very common generalization.
You musttt! Im already looking to reread both of them I loved them so much 😂 Let me know if you get around to it! I'd be curious your thoughts! And yep, autism is a spectrum and presents quite diversely! I said she has a really well-developed ability to read and depict people's behavior
Oo i just found a $1 copy of exciting times and it makes me that much more excited to read it. Currently reading the rachel incident-caroline o’donoghue (loving it) on audio and you’re right there’s something about the cadence, the word play, the syntax that surprises us and adds to the experience.
This vlog makes me want, nay, need to visit nyc again 😭🍂 not even the sight of crowds dissuade me!!!
Omg Im jealous! I need to get a physical copy of it because its such a loved booked. And eppp, Ive heard The Rachel Incident was wonderful on audio. I thought it was just ok (but feel like I would have loved it more if I was listening to it!) The way language prods in Irish lit is truly my fav fav thing! Hahahaha whenever you're ready, Im here with open arms ☺️
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@@katsfieldnotes oo and IM jealous of YOUR ✨hardback✨copy of the pisces 😩 whatta find!! ive been prowling but it’s not wanting to be clutched by my sweaty desperate hands
GIRL, I am currently obsessed with contemporary Irish lit, specially on audio. The accents and their delivery are everything. You may also enjoy Close to Home, very much a Belfast story and the cadence comes through the page so well too.
I am glad I am not on the boat alone. Truly obsesssssed! I need to read Claire Keegan, I feel like shes a miss prereq on the irish lady lit syllabus lol. And adding this to my list expeditiouslyyyyyy, thank you for the rec! Do you recommend this one on audio??
You know, I’ve read Foster and it didn’t impact me as much as it seems to impact others, it must be a me issue but I’m curious to hear your thoughts! I will try again with Small Things Like These soon. Close to home I read on paper and enjoyed it! Prob would be great on audio but not available in my library. Just finished Conversations with Friends and I feel I am the last person on earth to read it, but what is more quintessential millennial Irish lit than Rooney 😅
@@KatherineDVrealllllly! Thats so interesting!! But not every book is gonna be for everyone. I just got my hold in and started it on audio but dont like the narrator dude. But yeah, now Im interested to see how I feel. And UGHHHHH! I miss Rooney so much. I reread BWWAY every year, I need to queue that book up we only have a couple weeks left! 😂 Have you watched any of the adaptations??
@@katsfieldnotes Ohh man, I hate it when the narrator ruins an audiobook 😂 I should totally re-read BWWRY! Thanks for putting that in my head. I’m going through a slump so maybe more Rooney is exactly what I need.
On an unrelated note, have you read the new Nunez? I am debating whether to splurge on the hardback but need to know if it will be worth it haha, I’ve loved everything by her except her last one 🤔
@@KatherineDV I am here for the together-but-apart buddy read of Rooney! As soon as I finish this SJM book im starting it. And nooooooo, Ive not read it yet! Im thinking of borrowing it from the library. I havent seen any impressions of it yet!
this is really making me want to read Exciting Times -- I've been lowkey thinking of getting into some irish lit because so many people in these parts are loving the books, so it looks like I ought to add this one to the list. love yr point about cadence when hearing the books. I suspect there's a specialness in the writing that comes partially from the specific lilt of different irish cadences in english. it may be a slightly different english tempo/voice/melody even in the very writing. I'm planning to reread A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa soon - I liked it a lot 2 yrs ago, and want to listen to it this time
Definitely! Is Milkman on your radar? That one has been so beloved and my brain has been on 2% for the past month, but the language in that was wonderfullll. I'd be so curious to hear what you'd think of that one! And oooh Ive seen that one around, though I heard its quite heavy right? I just remember being scared when I heard it spoken about but I dont remember why 😂 But listening to it must be such a gratifying experience
@@katsfieldnotes milkman's on my list, ya -- I found it on the street a while ago, and I know a lot of people love it. a ghost in the throat is pretty heavy ya, and potentially difficult if you're squeamish. really interesting to listen to though. and thirdly, it's taken me so long to reply to this that I have since actually read exciting times and liked it!
is 2023 the year of irish lit??? from Murdoch to this? i've been keen on starting Dolan! with the bit of reading that you did, i was sold! also still need to tackle Trespasses!
also loved what you said about character study. a personhood is a tapestry on its own with so many happenings with so many different feelings. with this involved, and having other characters involved, it makes for great reading outside of plot-based narratives.
I keep forgetting Murdoch is Irish too, dude! My brain always codes that book as super British and I don't know why! 😂 I think Im gonna do The Sea, The Sea in 2024 if you wanna do another lil buddy read together! Im gonna try to do one Murdoch a year
And yeah, I think the idea of interority and isolation going hand in hand is something that Irish novels have taught me doesnt have to be the case. You can have super inner-world-y and interior books that are still interested in characters tethered to others. Idk but I dig it
We have such similar tastes! Love an anti-romance and Irish women authors.
Okay, another one I think you'll enjoy is Susannah Dickey.
Hahahaha honestly could subsist on an anti-romance and irish lady lit diet happpppily for a while 😂 And say lesss, adding to my list! Do you have a specific one you prefer? I see she has a bunch!
@@katsfieldnotesTennis Lessons. Not about tennis lessons, is a very plotless coming of age but unique and might be a little triggering.
Just requested from my lib, thank youuuu (and will bubble-wrap my heart accordingly. Thanks for the trigger heads up!)
hello!!!! ready to WATCH
lol homie can you give me tips on filming vlogs within vlogs bc idk how to do that it sounds STRESSFUL
omg that kincaid how beautiful!
i requested the audio & ebook of exciting times from my library bc of youuuuuuu. i was gonna try just the audio but ya girls focus is so bad i need BOTH
hahahah i chuckled when you said “tolerable” but but but but that makes me wonder if maybe i don’t really like when books talk about music. i’m thinking specifically about ‘august blue’ by deborah levy, idk if that’s why i was meh about it?? idk here i am just word vomiting my thoughts LOL
oooooh i loooooved that bit you read from ‘the happy couple’!!!
Irish women authors ❤❤❤
I’m so damn excited to hear your thoughts on The Happy Couple- cuz I rlly wanna read it!
Idk how u do vlogs within vlogs! My brain would explode 😂
Ahh just put a hold on da book! This vlog has made me wanna drop everything and read 😂😂😂
My answer is dont do it 😂😂😂
Yay! I hope you enjoy it when you get to it!
Welp, now I need to read Naoise Dolan lol
You mussssssst. Also im officially putting my order for Nolan's new book in right now, ill let you know once its delivered!
Omgosh noooo its a hardcopy 😭 Let me request it from netgalley again, ill report back lmaooo
@@katsfieldnotes lol a verrryy delayed response - seriously no rush! We can even get to it next year!