Speaking of alcoholism, have you read The Outrun by Amy Liptrot? They made a film of it recently with Saoirse Ronan, it’s also a story about the recovery of an alcoholic woman.
For animal protagonists, you need to read Chingiz Aitmatov's short stories! Deer, wolf, camel, snow leopard, a duck even… They beautifully describe nature and humankind's alienation from it
As an Irish person: you are officially invited to visit! I’ll tell everyone to expect you and we’ll prepare the red carpet at the airport. I was delighted to see you review some of Orwell’s nonfiction - you are such an articulate critic of contemporary fiction, yet I’m happy to see you branch out. Without putting any pressure on you, I respectfully request more nonfiction/history/biography reviews in 2025 - purely because I think you’d offer an insightful perspective. I’m confident that you’d enjoy the war reporting of Martha Gellhorn, for example. I’m glad that 2024 was a year of personal growth for you. Wishing you and the channel every success for 2025!
hahahah i'm crying that is so lovely, thank you!! and i'm thrilled you liked my review's on orwell's book, I'll definitely try and read similar pieces in future!
Happy New Year ! I'm so glad 2024 ended up on a positive note. For Christmas my sister-in-law gave me "Small Things Like These" and I got for myself "No Longer Human" after hearing you talk about it earlier. I think one of my top reads of 2024 was by a Canadian Author Loghan Paylor, called "The Cure For Drowning". Here's to 2025 !!!
So glad someone agrees about Bellies! Omg what a drag that book was. I remember one sentence being like "his face was wet with water from the pool" and I was like yes! I know it's wet from the pool! Wtf
I suspect this Orwell Nationalism book has stood the test of time as you put it as the tactics used by Hitler and his gang to rise to power are still used today and the dialogue of the time was much the same as today. I have never read 1984 but have seen the film. My lows in reading were 5 DNF's for being boring or grating like Service Model and Web of Angels. My highs were numerous, I had a great year in reading and becoming a booktuber made is all the more fun. Seasons of Albadone by Elan Marche and Christopher Warman wound up as my favorite read of the year. There was also Dresdeon Files, Perdido STreet Station, The Bloodstones, A Short Stay in Hell, various Vandermeer books, among many others. Surgery? I hope you are well.
quite worrisome how some politics can still be so similar despite clams of "never again"! and wow a very varied month of reading for you - glad you managed to get some good books in to balance out the DNFs!
@@katerinareem I think so because it's a lot more visual and easy to see what others are reading. It also gives you a lot of interesting stats about the books you read. I think you can import goodreads data onto there
Ugh No Longer Human, I also gave it 4 stars, but struggled to feel anything for the man. Yes he was misogynist and sadly a user. It does explore what makes us human and how mental illness can be a barrier to that humanity. I’m so glad you are in a better place. Some years just stink 😂 2025 will hopefully be a great year 🎉🙏
@@TiggerTellsTales very much agree !! it’s a hugely conflicting book but usually i find myself impressed by books that leave me feeling a huge bunch of emotions! and thanks my angel, the same for you too for 2025 💘
Bit of a weird point about sobriety at the beginning of this video. it's an addict's memoir, of course they're going to say that not drinking is the only solution. There's no "drinking in moderation" if you're an addict.
my apologies, I don't think I articulated my point well in this part. the book is a self-help book along with being a memoir, so a lot of the narrative was a conversation on convincing readers to go sober also, including non-addicts. I think drinking alcohol is still okay for those without substance abuse issues as long as it's in moderation - obviously a personal preference, but I wasn't a huge fan of pushing the idea of sobriety on absolutely everyone. hope that makes sense!
2:06 - Wait. Can we talk about this smooth transition? 😮👏
hehehe glad you noticed!
Katerina, when you post I always feel so happy❤ (:
i'm happy you enjoy my content! thank you
@ Aw yes love, it’s true! I’m always happy to state my enjoyment though🤗
im so glad to hear from you again! i love listening to you talk about your books, it is very relaxing for me ❤
this so lovely to hear, thank you !!
Have you read remarkable bright creatures? Marcellus the octopus isn’t a pet, but he’s an animal! He is one of three perspectives in the book
omg octopuses are my fav animals too, this sounds delightful
@@andrea-vb8ls oh I have this book on my TBR
Felt the same way about Bellies! Also, how a book with such "messy characters" and an interesting plotline manages to be so boring is crazy
Yes 👏👏👏
honestlyyy I was itching to finish it
Speaking of alcoholism, have you read The Outrun by Amy Liptrot? They made a film of it recently with Saoirse Ronan, it’s also a story about the recovery of an alcoholic woman.
omg I love saoirse ronan - I saw this film come out but had no idea that's what it was about! thanks for the rec, i'll check out the book!
I definitely need to read more Keegan after loving Small Things and Foster.
in that case i'm sure you'll love walk the blue fields !
For animal protagonists, you need to read Chingiz Aitmatov's short stories! Deer, wolf, camel, snow leopard, a duck even… They beautifully describe nature and humankind's alienation from it
omg this sounds amazing, thanks for the rec!!
As an Irish person: you are officially invited to visit! I’ll tell everyone to expect you and we’ll prepare the red carpet at the airport.
I was delighted to see you review some of Orwell’s nonfiction - you are such an articulate critic of contemporary fiction, yet I’m happy to see you branch out. Without putting any pressure on you, I respectfully request more nonfiction/history/biography reviews in 2025 - purely because I think you’d offer an insightful perspective. I’m confident that you’d enjoy the war reporting of Martha Gellhorn, for example.
I’m glad that 2024 was a year of personal growth for you. Wishing you and the channel every success for 2025!
hahahah i'm crying that is so lovely, thank you!! and i'm thrilled you liked my review's on orwell's book, I'll definitely try and read similar pieces in future!
Oh my gosh, finally someone that shares my feelings about Bellies! I just did not get the hype & have never heard someone express the same opinion😅🫣
so glad you agree !! I will never understand its high rating honestly lol
Happy New Year ! I'm so glad 2024 ended up on a positive note. For Christmas my sister-in-law gave me "Small Things Like These" and I got for myself "No Longer Human" after hearing you talk about it earlier. I think one of my top reads of 2024 was by a Canadian Author Loghan Paylor, called "The Cure For Drowning". Here's to 2025 !!!
stunning, I hope you enjoy them both! I can't seem to find the cure for drowning on amazon, I'll try and search for it in a bookshop!
So glad someone agrees about Bellies! Omg what a drag that book was. I remember one sentence being like "his face was wet with water from the pool" and I was like yes! I know it's wet from the pool! Wtf
it was such a drag !! and omg literally, everything felt obvious and over-described for no reason lol
I suspect this Orwell Nationalism book has stood the test of time as you put it as the tactics used by Hitler and his gang to rise to power are still used today and the dialogue of the time was much the same as today. I have never read 1984 but have seen the film.
My lows in reading were 5 DNF's for being boring or grating like Service Model and Web of Angels.
My highs were numerous, I had a great year in reading and becoming a booktuber made is all the more fun. Seasons of Albadone by Elan Marche and Christopher Warman wound up as my favorite read of the year. There was also Dresdeon Files, Perdido STreet Station, The Bloodstones, A Short Stay in Hell, various Vandermeer books, among many others.
Surgery? I hope you are well.
quite worrisome how some politics can still be so similar despite clams of "never again"! and wow a very varied month of reading for you - glad you managed to get some good books in to balance out the DNFs!
I enjoyed The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson and Funny Story by Emily Henry.
amazing!
Love your videos! May I ask what camera you use to film?
thank you angel !! I just use my phone (iphone 14 pro)
My birthday is on St. Patrick’s Day too 💚 ✨
elite birthday 🤝
I didnt much like franny and zooey either. Do u have storygraph?
I don't have storygraph, but I'm hearing it to be a better alternative to goodreads - do you think its better?
@@katerinareem I think so because it's a lot more visual and easy to see what others are reading. It also gives you a lot of interesting stats about the books you read. I think you can import goodreads data onto there
Crap, you reminded me, I was gonna keep a journal this year.
not too late to start one! (:
Ugh No Longer Human, I also gave it 4 stars, but struggled to feel anything for the man. Yes he was misogynist and sadly a user. It does explore what makes us human and how mental illness can be a barrier to that humanity. I’m so glad you are in a better place. Some years just stink 😂 2025 will hopefully be a great year 🎉🙏
@@TiggerTellsTales very much agree !! it’s a hugely conflicting book but usually i find myself impressed by books that leave me feeling a huge bunch of emotions! and thanks my angel, the same for you too for 2025 💘
If you want book from perspective of pets , read she and her cat , it's short stories from the perspective of the cat
ooo I actually have this book on my kindle! must bump it up my TBR list in that case (:
Great video and insights. Are there any books you are looking forward to reading in 2025?
thank you so much !! i'm extremely excited for the hunger games prequel 'sunrise on the reaping' by suzanne collins to come out this year eeek !
Bit of a weird point about sobriety at the beginning of this video. it's an addict's memoir, of course they're going to say that not drinking is the only solution. There's no "drinking in moderation" if you're an addict.
I think she means that the author was telling EVERYONE to stop drinking full stop
my apologies, I don't think I articulated my point well in this part. the book is a self-help book along with being a memoir, so a lot of the narrative was a conversation on convincing readers to go sober also, including non-addicts. I think drinking alcohol is still okay for those without substance abuse issues as long as it's in moderation - obviously a personal preference, but I wasn't a huge fan of pushing the idea of sobriety on absolutely everyone. hope that makes sense!
thank you yes - this is what I was meant to say!
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@@pmst9019 congrats bestie 🤝