What a treat Leo!

Never read tad williams will give it a go

Finally someone who loves Shannara as much as I do! A friend started to give me her ebooks about ten years ago and I fell in love with it immediately. I just wish I could afford buying the books because I don't like ebooks that much.

Wow, sounds fascinating, I love that premise so much. The other reads I already have lined up may be getting bumped for this one. It's available at my library so I'm good to go!

Thank you for this review indeed! After having listened, a couple days before, your enthusiastic approach towards this book, I ordered it immediately and I am just to begin reading chapter 1.4, so yes, I'm still in the beginning and I have to confess that I'm enjoying this reading pretty much. I was wondering if you've ever read any book by Nikos Kazantzakis. It would be nice to hear from you a book review on this author. Thanks again!

I discovered your channel through this video. WHAT AN INCREDIBLE LIBRARY!!! Happy Reading 😎📚👍

Thank you, Leo, for your comments on this book. I look forward to reading it. I think you might like Siri's books, too. She is a wonderful writer as well, in my opinion. Thanks again for your informative videos. I appreciate them. Best, J

Wonderful review, Leo! I’m on hold for it at the library. 😊

Just received his final novel in the mail yesterday, Baumgartner. Thanks for the wonderful review, Leo! So glad you loved it.

You made me order a copy!

Thank you for this review. I keep on looking at this book in my local library, I now think I have to read it. Kind regards.

Goed om eens een lovende lezer over dit boek te horen. Voor mij was dit boek de meest teleurstellende Auster.

I have never clicked on a link so fast! Wonderful review and I look forward to reading it.

Oh, I like this tag! I'd love to adapt this to do on my WordPress blog, if that's all right.

DdM actually based her 14th century Cornwall nobility characters on real historical people - you can look them up ;-) I guess she just "forgot" to ask their permission before involving them in her intrigues, affairs and evil plots.

Brilliant novel by DdM ;-) - You can listen to a radio theatre version here on KZbin.

Can’t wait to read The Maiden. I wish I loved fantasy as much as you. Maybe I just haven’t read the right ones.

What a varied month you had! I love the range, Leo. And yes- Ginzburg had a very specific voice

I just finished The Little Friend last night (my first reading of it), and I enjoyed it very much. The themes of race, class, and family dynamics were incredibly powerful to me. Harriet experiences so much grief and loss in this book, as does Allison, and yet these neglected children are left alone to flounder in their sadness. They cannot even bond over their collective loss with each other, each is so isolated from each other and the adults in their world. The Little Friend was incredibly moving and after reading all three of her books, it is my number one pick of Donna Tartt’s books as well. Lovely review and rereading, thank you for sharing it with us!

Great library there. Best wishes with your reading choices. I hope they bring you much joy.

I really need to go back and read more DDM. Thank you for the reminder. 😊 Also thank you for the heads up re BBC sounds about Don’t look now. Great to hear about your recent reads as always Leo

How lucky we are that Natalia Ginzburg had been such a treasure to read, right?! Thanks for the BBC information because you know how I love a good audio book

Scarlet Sister Mary sounds so interesting. I love going back in history and perusing old longlisted or award-winning titles. Such a shame about the ending. 😞

Thank you, Leo, for bringing BBC Sounds to my attention - I downloaded the app and I am hooked! I listened to the dramatisation of two short stories by Daphne du Maurier, ”Don*t Look Now” and ”The Alibi” and loved them (I allowed myself a long pre-lunch break 😁, which I spent in a marvelous way ). They made me want to read more by Du Maurier - I am one of those who only read ”Rebecca”, I am ashamed to admit.

Daphne Du Maurier 💙 Can u share which books of hers you enjoy besides the short stories? :)

The Road to the City sounds so good! Thanks for sharing, I love your reviews!

I stumbled upon your Chanel this morning, and really enjoy hearing about your reading experiences- my TBR list has just got longer!- Thank you Leo

Really likes your video But gotta check you on something... The Legend film with Tom Cruise has nothing to do with David Gemmell's Legend book from the Drenai series

I love your reviews. I also use fantasy as a palate cleanser (ilona andrews innkeeper chronicles is a favourite right now). I liked SJMs books though later in the series it seems her main fanbase/publisher may have pushed her to write more explicit scenes. I think her writing would stand up on its own without sensationalism. Its been ages since I last read Toni Morrison. I always assume a book is better than a screen adaptation but its fascinating when you realise a producer/screenwriter/director sees all the ways a story can be elevated.

I love your rereading project and can't wait to see what the next book is! I think that by rereading you enhance your appreciation and understanding of a book and I myself like to go back to books I loved once - it happened most recently with 3 of Toni Morrison's books (but you know that!) and Salman Rushdie's "Midnight Children" and they were exceptional experiences. As for this particular novel, I haven't read it, but plan to, especially after hearing you talk about it. Went out and bought it as soon as I heard you were rereading it😁

I really appreciate you picking up a trendy novel. I say read what you want for enjoyment, to sate curiosity, to learn, to escape, for whatever reason you need. Engaging with literature is always beneficial.

Loved hearing your reviews! And upon your recommendation, I am going to start Maas’s book tonight. It’s just been hanging out on my Kindle, unread and undesired. Fingers crossed.

You read such a great variety Leo. Thank you for sharing this with us 😊

I always enjoy listening to your videos during my work commutes. And thank you for reminding me to check out both the TV show and novelization of Fellow Travelers👍

Such a great point about how each person in The Remains of the Day make regretful choices in their lives. I’m so happy you joined us for the Toni Morrison’s Author Spotlight Series. I know you were really disappointed with the reading experience of Fellow Travelers. At least the series took that premise further, both in depth of emotions and in the sweep of timeframes. What an amazing start of the year for you, huh?

I am in the middle of The Little Friend and put it down. I have read about twenty books or more since. I know I will finish it. I love the writing but it is dragging a bit for me. I really like how investigating the young girl is. I will definitely reread The Secret History. I do reread my favorites.

I love rereads and wish I had more time to dedicate to rereads! The book sounds very intriguing.

I don't reread unless I feel I missed something in that the book was difficult or layered etc. I think The Little Friend is No. 3 in many people's list as it seems slower and plodding as compared to her other two books. But listening to your description I had forgotten a lot of the book and will consider taking another look. The one thing I do remember is the atmosphere. As a southerner, one state over from her home state, TLF is the best description of the place and sound of the south I grew up in-- hands down at that age. It was eery! I didn't have divorced parents but my dad was gone a lot for work and we had a "maid" who I was much closer to in many ways than my mother. My parents weren't racist, but my mother was clueless looking back. In fact, our maid was the same age and had the same name as my mom. Just the quiet and heat in the book was so real to me.

Thank you so much for warning about spoilers. I really appreciate your reviews, and I’m afraid I’ll not have to read and discover on my own if I keep listening to your review. I’ll be back.

Hello! I'm new to your booktube channel. Thank you for letting me know about November! I have read Hex, and Echo by this author and they are amazing!

I had no idea you were back!!! Welcome back! I absolutely love your channel!❤

uh, he's a male feminist. how weak.

Leo, I think Miss Marjoribanks was introduced to me through your post on Instagram. I'd love to get to it because it sounds so interesting. Sad that it's a bit difficult for me to find this author's books here.

I'm just here via a random KZbin recommendation! Am reading Joe Abercrombie for the 1st time and really loving his style. Think he's going to be near the top with George R. R. Martin for me. Another fantastic new book/author I read in 2023 was 'Godkiller' by Hannah Kaner. Very snappy writing, nice fast pace, but great world and character building. Great collection! 🙂

Though this is the first time I’ve seen your channel I’m 😔 to hear about the grieving. Appreciate the thorough reviews & have added Dinosaurs and Deluge to my TBR 📖🪱💚

Thanks for this list! Have not heard most of these books, but will go through them and see which ones I may chose. Maugham is great. Have read almost all of his books! You will certainly enjoy it. :)

Happy New Year! Bonne Anne! Felice Anno Nuovo! 🎉I was supposed to read Sea of Tranquility with my book club in Normandy but sadly missed it because I was sick. I still need to read it. They loved it. I need to read a SA Cosby too. Christi and I almost chose to discuss Scarlet Sister Mary. I can't remember why we chose not to do it. Great list of books for 2024! Happy Reading Leo!

This looks like a great selection of books, Leo. I was excited to see a Du Maurier on the list. I’m hoping to get to Jamaica Inn this year. Also - I’m really LOVING the format of your videos with that stunning background. Thanks for sharing.

What a marvelous list of books! I hope you get the chance to read all 24 of them, Leo, and that you enjoy every single page (especially Muse of Nightmares 😉).

Great list, Leo. Really curious to hear your thoughts on Sea of Tranquility and The Shards.