discussing our march reads | march wrap up

"We're slightly unwell...." immediate thumbs up LOL

Still Life by Sarah Winman is my absolute favorite book of all time. It's a lot more cheerful than Tin Man, but still has all the same feels.

I love how kind you are to each other. Even while razzing each other, you listen actively, affirm each other, and disagree respectfully.

I’m old enough to be your grandmother and love your choices of books you read and review. I see you both beginning to settle in and I appreciate you listing the books discussed.as I often listen while walking. Keep up the good work! ♥️☮️

Alsooooo Sierra you should DEFINITELY give East of Eden a chance!!!

Yesssss East of Eden!! I'm so glad you loved it!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

I read The Vegetarian a long time ago, and it still lingers in my thoughts. If you're interested in reading more by Han Kang, I highly recommend Human Acts. It's a very different book from The Vegetarian, but it's equally powerful. I just finished reading East of Eden in January, and I have a strong feeling it will be one of my top 5 reads of 2024. It was an easy five-star read for me. Also, I love love your videos :)

Thanks for the shout out guys 😘 I'm so glad you're loving In Memoriam Sierra. I cannot wait to try Alone With You In The Ether. I read Wuthering Heights when I was about 12, and I had no idea what was going on, so I very much want to re-read it. Pride and prejudice - I feel like I should've loved this more than I did, but I had just had a baby when I read it 😂 so I think my mind wasn't as focused as usual! I have to say I really didn't like East Of Eden when I read it 10 years ago, but I have my granddad's Steinbeck anthology (💔) so I am definitely going to read more of his work, as my grandad obviously liked him. Long comment!!

'But other girls are cool' 👏🏼👏🏼 Austen is so funny, I think that reading up on Austen really helps. I read many of her books years ago and I saw the literary value and humour but that's where it ended. But the more I understand of the themes and culture really made her a favourite author. Katie from Books and Things has a lot of Austen videos and hosts a readathon of her work every July, so if you are interested in giving her Emma or one of her other books a chance , I'd really reccomend.

I honestly look forward to your video each week!! They’re SO fun and filled with great info. 💛 Sula & East of Eden are two of my absolute favorites! Glad that ya’ll enjoyed them too. :) I added Tin Man to my tbr list & also interested to see how I feel about Hell Bent. I enjoyed Ninth House but very intrigued to see where I fall with Hell Bent since I’ve heard varying opinions.

So enjoyed these reviews 😊

I loved Tin Man. It was one of my favourite reads last year. I recently finished When God Was A Rabbit and it was also excellent. I find Winman's writing very moving. Thanks for the video! 😊

If you guys want to try out more fantasy, I think you would enjoy Susanna Clarke's work a lot. I especially think Jon would really like Piranesi. Your description of Pride & Prejudice really cracked me up! Katie from Books and Things has lots of excellent videos if you want a bit more historical context before diving into Emma.

I have just finished Panenka by Ronan Hession from your previous video, and absolutely loved it! Your content is so good and I live for your recommendations... thank you both!

I’ve been meaning to get to Minor Detail-loved your review

so glad you enjoyed (?) Minor Detail!

Great video, subscribed. Shawnaci sent me 🙂📚

I love this review

Ok, we can still be friends 😉, I loved Minor Detail, East of Eden and The Vegetarian- I like an unhinged book 😉, really like Sula too and think I might love it on a reread. Adore Pride and Prejudice but my mum gave it to me at 12 so I was kind of indoctrinated and read Wuthering Heights decades ago and enjoyed it but need a reread to see what I think as a more ‘mature’ person. Can’t wait to see this video involving liquids and punishment! 🤔

I really appreciate your review of Poverty, By America. This has been on my TBR but maybe I will look for a different one on the topic. I also read Wuthering Heights in high school and didn't really love it. I've been thinking about re-reading it though!