Some of those old paperback covers are true pieces of art. When I uncovered my collection of high school and college literature books, the nostalgia was strong. I love old books!!
The Renegade Librarian is back! I agree that the seven inch tall paperbacks, along with similarly sized hardcovers, are best grouped together, for aesthetic purposes. You have lots of good books in there. I’m glad you have Edith Hamilton’s _Mythology._ It’s great for checking out specific gods and goddesses.
Steinbeck is a favorite American author for me. Of Mice and Men is a good place to start. A Tale of Two Cities is another favorite! So many books, so little time! 🙂
You have some great books on this list. A few of them that I remember from your video are King Lear by Shakespeare, which is a very favorite play of mine, so far my favorite of the ones I have read by Shakespeare, but it is due for a reread after many years. Also, I loved The Scarlet Letter By Nathaniel Hawthorne when I read it years ago (another one I'd like to reread). Jamaica Inn, I loved it even better than Rebecca. I thought Rebecca was good, but slow. Jamaica Inn was thrilling and kept me on edge the whole time. However, I did love the ending of Rebecca better than the ending of Jamaica Inn. I expected and wanted something different than how the Jamaica Inn ended. Edith Hamilton is a renown classical mythologist and her work is used in college. I have a different edition of the book you are holding on the video, but it is probably the same thing inside: (If I remember the precise content well) I would probably say that it is a compilation of myths taken through various ancient sources. She narrates the storylines, and she also explains the significance these myths had for the ancient world. She gives a nice introduction to Classical mythology in the beginning of the book as well.
Planning to read Stendhal next year - he was mentioned in two books I read this year, so I feel like I must pick him up! Hamilton’s Mythology is the text used in college to teach the classical myths. It’s dry but a good resource.
I have some of those 1 line a days. I tend to go through phases over the years of jotting in them. Definitely span more than 5 years but it’s fun looking back and seeing the answers change as we change ❤️ It’s a great collection of books Shelley 😊
This is the most beautiful collection I've ever seen on booktube. Especially those vintagey or vintage-looking ones (which were the majority anyway)! Oh My God..beautiful, beautiful, 100 times beautiful. Please don't get rid of that version of The Scarlet Letter 😢😢 it is superb!! Shogun is my mom's favorite book. Long overdue for me to read..
Some of those old paperback covers are true pieces of art. When I uncovered my collection of high school and college literature books, the nostalgia was strong. I love old books!!
Same! I just love those old paperbacks! :)
The Renegade Librarian is back! I agree that the seven inch tall paperbacks, along with similarly sized hardcovers, are best grouped together, for aesthetic purposes. You have lots of good books in there.
I’m glad you have Edith Hamilton’s _Mythology._ It’s great for checking out specific gods and goddesses.
I'm back back back again! Thanks for filling me in about Hamilton! :)
Of Mice and Men will break your heart 💔. It’s so worth the read!
I’ll pick it up soon! ☺️☺️
Steinbeck is a favorite American author for me. Of Mice and Men is a good place to start. A Tale of Two Cities is another favorite! So many books, so little time! 🙂
That will be printed on my tombstone - "So many books, so little time!"
The small paperbacks have my heart
Same!
There’s an integrity to those old mass market paperbacks. I opt for a larger edition now (if I can) but remember them fondly.
I completely agree. I love a mass market paperback, but don't love reading from it.
Lovely collection! One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is amazing btw! 😭
Thanks for letting me know! ☺️
I believe Edith Hamilton is the classic author in Mythology. I read it in high school. Loved it and it inspired me to read more.
How wonderful!!
❤️📚❤️...so many great classics I've read. Jamaica Inn on my TBR!
Loved Jamaica Inn.
Loved this video! Reminds me of being a kid when I feel like most paperbacks were mass market.
True! ☺️
You have some great books on this list. A few of them that I remember from your video are King Lear by Shakespeare, which is a very favorite play of mine, so far my favorite of the ones I have read by Shakespeare, but it is due for a reread after many years. Also, I loved The Scarlet Letter By Nathaniel Hawthorne when I read it years ago (another one I'd like to reread). Jamaica Inn, I loved it even better than Rebecca. I thought Rebecca was good, but slow. Jamaica Inn was thrilling and kept me on edge the whole time. However, I did love the ending of Rebecca better than the ending of Jamaica Inn. I expected and wanted something different than how the Jamaica Inn ended. Edith Hamilton is a renown classical mythologist and her work is used in college. I have a different edition of the book you are holding on the video, but it is probably the same thing inside: (If I remember the precise content well) I would probably say that it is a compilation of myths taken through various ancient sources. She narrates the storylines, and she also explains the significance these myths had for the ancient world. She gives a nice introduction to Classical mythology in the beginning of the book as well.
Neuromancer is actually pretty good. You tend to like books about identity and perception. That book does that as well. I'd give it a shot.
Maybe I will! Thanks, Pam!
Just found the same copy of GWTW. In excellent condition. ♥️ It is a beautiful and seldom seen copy. ♥️
Enjoyed video. 💐
Awesome! Thank you!
Planning to read Stendhal next year - he was mentioned in two books I read this year, so I feel like I must pick him up!
Hamilton’s Mythology is the text used in college to teach the classical myths. It’s dry but a good resource.
Thanks, Deea! I should've figured you knew about Hamilton. :)
@@Shellyish I’m reading Fry’s Mythos right now and I LOVE IT!
Thank you Shelley!
Thank you!!
“dudebro lit” cracked me up ahahah
HA! I loved it the first time I heard it as well.
I have some of those 1 line a days. I tend to go through phases over the years of jotting in them. Definitely span more than 5 years but it’s fun looking back and seeing the answers change as we change ❤️ It’s a great collection of books Shelley 😊
Thanks for sharing, Charlie! :)
This is the most beautiful collection I've ever seen on booktube. Especially those vintagey or vintage-looking ones (which were the majority anyway)! Oh My God..beautiful, beautiful, 100 times beautiful. Please don't get rid of that version of The Scarlet Letter 😢😢 it is superb!! Shogun is my mom's favorite book. Long overdue for me to read..
I'm hoping to read Shogun later this year. :)
I am dying to read May Sarton The House by the Sea. I have a copy in my kindle. I may have gotten it for a couple of dollars.
Maybe we ought to read it together! I have some space in my reading right now or in September. :)
I am game. Let's read it in September
Heart of Darkness, sleepy time
Mhm mhm mhm
You can mail me the one line a day book, I love journaling