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@Priya...12313 Күн бұрын
Which is your most favourite book ? Definitely this video will add spice to my reading ... Thank you ❤
@TheKatBite 22 сағат бұрын
I couldn’t pick one favourite 🙈 Some of my favourites of the past few years though have been Six of Crows, Jade City and Throne of Glass. What about you? Do you have any all time favourite books?
@Priya...12313 7 сағат бұрын
@@TheKatBite exactly... Some of my favourites are midnight library , shatter me series , throne of glass (same pinch) and the monk who sold his Ferrari (non fiction)
@Priya...12313 4 күн бұрын
Will you please suggest some (quick read) of your favourite books under 300 pages 👀
@TheKatBite 3 күн бұрын
Hey! I don't have a ton of these because most of the books I read tend to be in the 300+ range, but two shorter and pretty quick ones that I remember liking were A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson and Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett 😊
@amyschmelzer6445 5 күн бұрын
He’s published a lot of books for someone who complains about people not reading the “right” way. I’m not inclined to pick up one of his novels after hearing him whine. No, I don’t want to read Ulysses and I don’t think that people who do are better than those who don’t. Yes, I think people should try something outside their comfort zone every once in a while but it doesn’t need to be “high literature” to add value.
@TheKatBite 4 күн бұрын
100% agree!
@Priya...12313 6 күн бұрын
Recently addicted to your book reviews.....
@TheKatBite 5 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🥰
@apoetreadstowrite 9 күн бұрын
'Cloudstreet' is literary fiction, but has a majestic plot line, & is not obscure or overly complicated at all. It makes you believe in the goodness of people (in totally surprising & unexpected ways).
@apoetreadstowrite 9 күн бұрын
James K. Baxter is an incredible New Zealand poet. He is an amazing writer of place & celebrator of Maori culture (an early postcolonialist). And I would really recommend Tim Winton's 'Cloudstreet' from Australia. It is an incredible novel, tinged with magic realism, & wonderfully celebratory of Perth historical & cultural traditions. Winton's writing is majestic. He has such a way of finding glory & goodness in the gutter, really moving juxtapositions & character development. This is a really interesting project. I look forward to following more of your bookish adventures.
@TheKatBite 8 күн бұрын
Thanks very much for the recommendations! I’ll keep them in mind when I get to Australia and New Zealand 😊
@ellenmadebookclub 12 күн бұрын
I’m only 8 min in, I’m already frustrated with this guy! 😂 1. There are plenty of different reasons to read. 2. If he practiced what he preaches and actually stepped into someone else’s shows for one second, he would see that. 3. Why promote reading and then make it as annoying an unnecessarily complicated as possible to read what he writes? 4. Why teach “creative” writing if you’re so against genre fiction?! Let’s put a box and a belt on that creativity, shall we?! He seems like an arrogant man with a lot of ego. His kind have said more than enough already, it seems like that’s what he’s upset about. I don’t care though. Let someone else speak. I agree that everyone says it was better in their day. I think it’s mostly nostalgia. People have rose colored glasses on when it comes to their own memories, and can’t imagine that new kids experience the same things. It’s not even about the things themselves or whether they were good or bad, it’s about the feeling they had when watching, listening, reading, and connecting with their friends and family over it. A song that you danced to with your teenage bff is always going to be better than whatever music is made now. That’s what I think anyway. I’m just a woman though… CALM YOUR PANTS!!! 😂 Omg I’m so upset, how could you film this without screaming the entire time?! I’m probably just hysterical, never mind. Just the example of Ulysses bugs the hell out of me. I don’t need to know what it was like for some dude grieving his son and going on a pub crawl and jerking off on a beach. Those shoes are not interesting to me. I would much rather read stories by voices who haven’t been heard, whose experiences differ from mine in unimaginable ways. By people of color, by people from countries other than the UK or US, by indigenous people, by women - by all the kinds of people that have been silenced since the dawn of time by the old white men who wrote the so called classics! I’m so annoyed. THEY RUINED IT. Also, you are super articulate and easy to understand, without making anyone feel stupid. Thank you.
@TheKatBite 12 күн бұрын
😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 So glad (and kind of sorry) I managed to bring you with me into madness! It’s really hard because I think I got some of where he was coming from, but the thing that frustrated me the most was him moaning about no one wanting to read anything good anymore, but his definition of good seems to be technically difficult. I have absolutely no problem with those books existing and continuing to be written for people who want to read them, but that’s not everyone. The job of the author is to communicate their story/message effectively, but I felt like if it was actually his goal to encourage non-lit nerds to read more, he would have written in a more accessible manner 🙄
@ellenmadebookclub 12 күн бұрын
@@TheKatBite Haha you're good, I'm not hard to convince! I fall into madness all the time! 😅 Yeah, I get what you mean. The whole thing though of telling other people what to do and how to spend their time... If you're going to do that, you're going to have to lead by example. And it doesn't seem like he's doing a very good job of that. Or even making his point accessible, like you said. If he is aware of that problem, he is just showing his own stubbornness and stupidity by writing in that way. I'm not going to listen to him just because he writes, he needs to provide a reason for me to give any weight to his opinion, like anybody else. I don't care what he thinks about my reading or anyone else's. He can sit on his little branch high up in the tree and think he's really smart and good for doing "difficult" things (as if the rest of us aren't, like you talked about, world on fire, constant state of anxiety, etc) but he's going to be up there all alone. Or perhaps with the other ones who are just like him. While the rest of us go have some fun - or just try to survive. I really like reading literary fiction btw, but I can only handle so much while life is also hard. And shaming people for not reading exactly like you do, when you have no idea what they are going through. Barf. Over it. Thank you for letting me vent too haha I don't even know this person or his work except from this video! 😂 I'll keep an open mind though, if he can prove me wrong, I'm willing to listen!
@poetrybysuhashani__ 19 күн бұрын
recently finished the book that wouldn't burn & loved it! a lot of beautiful lines in the story - great haul ✨
@TheKatBite 18 күн бұрын
Thanks! I’m definitely looking forward to reading it 😊
@ellenmadebookclub 21 күн бұрын
Interesting selection of non-fiction! I’ve only heard of Eve before out of these, but they all sound really good! I personally don’t have the mental capacity to read those kinds of books at the moment, but if I did, those seem like titles I would go for. Very interesting and important topics. And I would appreciate the shorter length as well! 😊 Just a thought, I think you could make it more clear that you got so many interesting nonfiction books on social issues in the title or thumbnail. You have so many cool books here and I think people would find you easier if it was more clear. Again, just a thought! 😊
@TheKatBite 21 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! I was (obviously) super pleased with this bunch of books as well. Your feedback is absolutely valid. After uploading I was considering what I would add to the title to better communicate what was in it as I have such an eclectic array of books. I’ve updated now to pull out a few keywords that might be interesting to people 😅
@ellenmadebookclub 21 күн бұрын
@@TheKatBite I hope more people find it now 😊 Not that that’s all that matters, but you know. The video is there to be seen! 😊 I look forward to hearing your thoughts on these books when you’ve read them!
@laurenmartin3744 28 күн бұрын
Such a stunning collection Omg!!! 🫶🏼
@TheKatBite 27 күн бұрын
Thank you! ❤
@justmaddiereading Ай бұрын
"Underrated romantasy" is SO hit or miss! They're either really, really good or absolutely unreadable. Also "I'm not saying AI wrote this, but I'm saying AI easily could have written this" is my new favorite book burn.
@TheKatBite Ай бұрын
I know, right? I love romantasy, and I’ve been reading both popular and less known ones, but there seems almost no way to predict the quality of the book without reading it because reviews are so subjective 😕
@savagereads 2 ай бұрын
Great wrap up! I am adding A Darker Shade of Magic to my TBR. I don't read a ton of fantasy but you made it sound really interesting!
@TheKatBite 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! So happy to hear that. It’s definitely a favourite, so I hope you enjoy it 😊
@BookChatWithPat8668 2 ай бұрын
Well, I'm delighted to have found you! This is a lovely Booktube Newbie Tag. I hope you have a wonderful time here on BookTube.
@TheKatBite 2 ай бұрын
Thanks very much!
@katiejlumsden 2 ай бұрын
This is so interesting!
@TheKatBite 2 ай бұрын
Thanks! ❤️
@TheLinguistsLibrary 2 ай бұрын
I think this is a splendid idea! I was already following you before I heard you talk about this project but now I'm invested in this series.
@TheKatBite 2 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I hope it’s something that people will get value from, and I’m excited to share about it 😊
@apoetreadstowrite 2 ай бұрын
All these 'newbie book tube tags' are inspirational. I am about to launch so, thanks for paving the way.
@TheKatBite 2 ай бұрын
Go for it! It's great to have so many voices in this community.
@ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk 2 ай бұрын
Welcome to book tube. New to all this malarkey myself and still finding my way around. I hope you get some great reads and best wishes to your channel.
@TheKatBite 2 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! You as well 😊
@JessBookgirlTV 3 ай бұрын
Welcome to Booktube!
@TheKatBite 3 ай бұрын
Thanks! 💖
@ellenmadebookclub 3 ай бұрын
Haha I love the jump from doom and gloom social media is ruining our lives, to influencing is real, to animal senses, to the world of fae! 😅
@TheKatBite 3 ай бұрын
Yeah, it's definitely an eclectic reading month for me 😂
@ellenmadebookclub 3 ай бұрын
@@TheKatBite Those are the best! 😊
@ellenmadebookclub 3 ай бұрын
Welcome to booktube! I’m new too and it’s great 😊 I don’t think you come across awkward at all. I get what you mean about personality being a big thing on KZbin, but it doesn’t mean you have to be loud or overly dramatic. I can’t stand people who think they are allowed to scream at me 😅 I like your voice and you laugh or smile at funny things, that’s all I need. And the rest will loosen eventually, to whatever degree feels comfortable for you. I think that’s really the main part, when you are comfortable it’s comfortable to watch. But I was very comfortable watching you already, so you’re absolutely fine. Just be you, that’s the gap you fill. I really enjoy literary fiction, and I am trying to read from more parts of the world and authors from different backgrounds as well, so I’m interested to hear about the nonfiction you read as maybe a complement to that. And feminism. Not into romantasy (yet) but I recently got back into reading after I uni+work years, so I’m trying things out to see what I like. Anyways! Happy to have found your channel 😊
@TheKatBite 3 ай бұрын
"I can’t stand people who think they are allowed to scream at me" 😂 There's definitely a style of KZbin video (not so much on booktube) that employs this a lot. Thanks so much for your very sweet comment. I hope I'll be able to provide you some decent recommendations. Just checked out your channel, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of what you're reading as well.
@ellenmadebookclub 3 ай бұрын
@@TheKatBite Yes! I think people forget that there’s a human on the other side sometimes! But some people also seem to enjoy being screamed at, so I don’t know 😂 I like that you don’t, was my point! 😊
@MyMessyBookshelf 3 ай бұрын
Hello and welcome! I am new as well but can honestly say this community has been so kind and welcoming!
@TheKatBite 3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! That's what I've experienced so far as well.
@savagereads 3 ай бұрын
Welcome! I am really excited for your channel! I only occasionally read fantasy and romance but your nonfiction reads sound like exactly what I want! I love books about history and social issues. The book about debt sounds interesting 😅Don't worry about the personality stuff! You are coming across great and that just gets easier and easier over time
@TheKatBite 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I've been watching you for a while, and I feel like every time you do a reading wrapup, I add a book to my TBR 💖
@rachelbosworth2438 3 ай бұрын
I’ve just subscribed to your channel. I think you’re going to be fine. You shouldn’t worry about your personality because you’re adorable
@TheKatBite 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much, you're very sweet 💖
@TheLinguistsLibrary 3 ай бұрын
You mentioned on your newbie tag video that you read a lot about money and banking/economics (including historical), would you recommend Medici Money: Banking, Metaphysics, and Art in Fifteenth-Century Florence by Tim Parks?
@TheKatBite 3 ай бұрын
I haven't read that one (or anything specific to the Medici), but it certainly looks interesting! I know that they were some of the first to really establish the roots of a banking system in Europe.
@CarlaGarcia-wk7dx 3 ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to read Ana Huang thanks for the rec
@TheKatBite 3 ай бұрын
Ana Huang really has a way of absorbing the reader. Even when I'm not thrilled with the characters I always want to keep reading 😂
@Littlebiglibrary 3 ай бұрын
Welcome. Don't worry, you seem very comfortable in front of the camera so you will do very good here. And I'm an American in America but Born in Britain. Go figure. Thank you for posting and sharing. -James
@TheKatBite 3 ай бұрын
What a coincidence! Thanks very much 😊
@CarlaGarcia-wk7dx 3 ай бұрын
Good luck, just subscribed looking forward to your next video
@onceuponabookishsteph 3 ай бұрын
Hello and welcome to booktube!! 💕
@NicholasOfAutrecourt 3 ай бұрын
Hi, Kat! I'm looking forward to hearing about all bookish things you want to share with us. From an oldie content creator to a newbie, welcome aboard. We're so glad to have you here!
@TheKatBite 3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much, Nicholas!
@ObscureBookAdventures 3 ай бұрын
Welcome to BookTube from subscriber number 3. Love to see some feminism videos. Debs at Raynor reads stuff does an around the world reading project. If I remember correctly. Looks like a comfy chair. 🙂
@TheKatBite 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation 👀 I'll check them out. I'll definitely be looking to make some videos on feminist books. I've read quite a few in the past few years that I can't wait to talk about. Do you have any feminist books you'd recommend?
@ObscureBookAdventures 3 ай бұрын
@@TheKatBite Not about feminism per se, but I can recommend 'Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland's History making race around the world' by Matthew Goodman. These two brave women went solo (in opposite directions) around the world back in the late 1800s.
@TheKatBite 3 ай бұрын
Sounds interesting. I’ll check it out.
@mildrumpus 3 ай бұрын
Welcome to the BookTube community! Like you, I enjoy reading fantasy books. I haven't read the Crescent City series yet, but I loved the "Throne of Glass" and ACOTAR. Best of luck with your channel - I look forward to watching more of your videos. Happy Reading! 😎📚👍
@TheKatBite 3 ай бұрын
Thanks very much! Crescent City is definitely worth a read if you're an SJM fan 💖
@LiteraryGladiators 3 ай бұрын
Welcome to Booktube! I am glad that you are joining this community and offering your perspective on books, reading, and literature from both your interests and your background. I like your project where you read books from every country and I will be very curious to see which books you read for each country. I hope you are able to chronicle your progress on this channel. Your ability to contribute to the discussion about economics is also very valuable. I am looking forward to seeing what you have in store. All the best! -Josh
@TheKatBite 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment, Josh! I'm excited to share this project with others 🌎
@BonnieNicoleWrites 3 ай бұрын
Welcome to BookTube! I love your project of reading a book from every country in the world!
@TheKatBite 3 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for your comment! I'm looking forward to sharing about it 😊