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@VeggyThins 4 күн бұрын
great review, you are also very beautiful!
@ssake1_IAL_Research 18 күн бұрын
You're all way off, because you assume that Edgar Allan Poe wrote "The Raven." I've discovered evidence that his claim to it was a scam, similar to what we would call "identity theft," today. The real author, as I have concluded, was Mathew Franklin Whittier, the younger brother of the famous Quaker poet, John Greenleaf Whittier, who wrote it from real-life circumstances.
@oopdoop44 21 күн бұрын
we finally did this!
@starforce1310 23 күн бұрын
I'm currently reading this and i honestly didn't expect to enjoy it so much
@AndrewBeard-l5l Ай бұрын
I didn’t even realize that she has a stroke at the end of the story, that threw me in for a loop while listening to this analysis. Super tragic
Ай бұрын
TRUMP 2024!!!! MAGA!!!!
@MarkHastings-jc3bw Ай бұрын
I loved The Chosen. I’ve since read all his works.
@robertgallagher5285 Ай бұрын
Love Dramatic Literature to READ but SEEING a great production always culminates it many artists are hard on themselves Eugene O' Neil simply a GREAT Playwright because there is a GREAT You Yube video of this play with GREAT Guitar playing and singing!!!
@robertgallagher5285 Ай бұрын
They added more characters though!!!
@LiteraryGladiators Ай бұрын
Thank you for letting me know about this. I will have to check it out, though I think that a play like this seems to be good in a simple kind of way with the cast that they have.
@robertgallagher5285 Ай бұрын
@@LiteraryGladiators absolutely
@RealEminemfan2671 Ай бұрын
I’m looking at the book right now
@AnnaMaledonPictureBookAuthor Ай бұрын
I enjoyed your banter. I haven't read the whole book but I have watched some of his videos where he shared a lot of pages from the book. He admitted that nobody wanted to publish the book to begin with. It eventually got published some 10 years later, when he was already established. None of you mentioned that the book could be about wanting something, but not realizing it is not good for you. As an author myself it was interesting hear an honest critic and many different interpretations. I will try to read it with my older kids and see what they will say. They are 9 and 12.
@LiteraryGladiators Ай бұрын
Winning the Caldecott multiple times does strengthen your reputation among publishers. By this time, your name does sell. It feels like the story is a joke in that these animals are thinking about what humans expect from them rather than what they expect from themselves. It is unfortunate that it was not a good book, but this was a very memorable discussion for each of us, including Ari who was behind the camera at the time. I will have to look into your picture books. I am inclined to see what they are about. It will be interesting to hear what your kids think about this book. They may be the target audience for this book, but that is a general statement. They could find the concept amusing or they may not. Thank you for watching! -Josh
@NiaRoseMay Ай бұрын
I love this book
@CoffeeOverApples Ай бұрын
history about my home state? THAT SOUNDS SO GOOD actually.Didn't know a bunch of those things
@CoffeeOverApples Ай бұрын
the martian chronicles also has a special place in my memory
@LiteraryGladiators Ай бұрын
We at Literary Gladiators are from New Jersey as well (or at least most of us are)! It is always great to find Booktubers from New Jersey and I also remembered that I came across your channel through Gabbin' with Jessa's channel. It Happened in New Jersey is such a fascinating book filled with so much extraordinary information about things that originated here and events that took place in this state. I would highly encourage you to pick it up! The Martian Chronicles is a great book! I loved it even more when I picked it up a second time in 2018. It says so much about Earthling human nature.
@CoffeeOverApples Ай бұрын
@LiteraryGladiators absolutely! I think the Martian chronicles stands the test of time. Also another fun one is weird NJ haha haven't seen those in a while
@LiteraryGladiators Ай бұрын
It certainly does! I own the two Weird NJ books and have a decent sized collection of the Weird NJ magazines. It is quite fascinating, especially when they mention places that are close to where you live, whether you had no idea they existed or just went over your head.
@nicholasmedovich8691 Ай бұрын
Hey Josh I had some ideas for my own book titles on my life and biography. all these titles are horror non fiction. Some are too alarming and some are painful but they all have beautiful epilogues Happiness is a thin disguise Rawer than frozen poultry 🚫 🖐️ 🚫 the true story to avoiding non consensual behavior Disheartening Degloving: the true nature to the Chucky Doll appearance Scrap Metal- the 6th degree burns of evil.
@mohdirfan4665 Ай бұрын
I love this book
@RuiRamsay Ай бұрын
loved the insight ! keep up the videos
@LiteraryGladiators Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! We have many more videos on the way! -Josh
@timsreadingroom 2 ай бұрын
My hometown is Mason City, Iowa which was also Meredith Wilson's hometown. I moved away from there over 24 years ago. My dad still lives in Mason City and we try to make it back there once a year to see my dad and some friends.
@LiteraryGladiators 2 ай бұрын
That is quite something! I am glad you do your best to visit, despite having moved away from your hometown some years ago. It is always interesting to see what kind of noteworthy people reside where you do or close to where you do.
@kristenthomas3985 2 ай бұрын
What an apt time for me to discover this story 🥴
@williammullikin2076 2 ай бұрын
I loved this book and the story. I guess because I was a reader of comics back in the classic heyday of the 60s. The prose is so beautiful at times and it is one of my favorite novels. Love how the Empire State Building is almost a mystical place. I liked it so much I read all of Chabon's novels and loved them especially Moonglow. I think Chabon is a bit like Tolkien, no matter your reading level or intellect they are either tedious and at times boring or they fascinating reads the aren't long enough you want so much more. I can't believe Chabon has essentially quit writing novels. I am sorry you didn't like the book
@kevinbachar 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for having me on Josh. It was such fun chatting about all!
@LiteraryGladiators 2 ай бұрын
The pleasure is mine! I had such a fun time chatting with you about all of your wonderful adventures, both as a director and as a writer!
@teriwermuth7316 2 ай бұрын
I read Zorro. I really enjoyed it. A bit historical fiction... and towards the end some humor.
@robertcalmes5548 2 ай бұрын
Bevel is referred to as Harry after he changes his name, but it is by his parents and their friends upon his return home. There, he is back in his old world, with his parents. Thus, there is no acceptance of Bevel's new name or the new condition of his soul.
@LeeHutchingsdrumsUK 3 ай бұрын
I'm here after watching the 2006-tapped Harold Pinter performance. It was enjoyable, especially Pinter's subtle performance. He was 76 at the time of tapping. Unfortunately, the banana scene wasn't included or performed. It's a shame; I would have enjoyed seeing Pinter eat a banana.
@LiteraryGladiators 2 ай бұрын
I am happy to hear that watching Harold Pinter's performance in Krapp's Last Tape inspired you to watch this video, though I will say that the banana scene should have been incorporated. I think that EVERY scene in this play is necessary when it comes to demonstrating the message that Beckett is looking to tell. His plays are generally short and nothing should ever be omitted.
@michaelhernandez3499 3 ай бұрын
That’s a whole lot of Richard Laymon on your shelf…..
@LiteraryGladiators 3 ай бұрын
I own just about everything Richard Laymon has written. Ari is filming this video in my library and the seat is by my Laymon collection. -Josh
@KatherineAnnePorterChannel 3 ай бұрын
I enjoyed your discussion. I just posted my own interpretation of the story on KZbin. I think it's great that people haven't forgotten this great story! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4KlmHWJqb95rJY
@LiteraryGladiators 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I will check it out when I get the opportunity. This was one of our most memorable discussions. -Josh
@cathrynsmith9872 3 ай бұрын
This story - especially what the person in the “freak show” said - really blew me away! I also feel like I’m different from other people (I have Asperger’s) and it’s also true that “this is the way God wanted me to be, and I ain’t disputing His way.”
@LiteraryGladiators 3 ай бұрын
This is one of my favorite works that I read by Flannery O'Connor as well. Some of us on this channel have Asperger's, too! I can say that I am one of those people. It is definitely true that God made us the way He wanted us to be, because all of us have something to offer. It is about discovering what it is and using it for His will. Thank you for watching! -Josh
@JamesGower-ch5zj 3 ай бұрын
Great stuff.....
@brandonvincent8277 3 ай бұрын
it came across as shallow and dismissive when the two in the middle couldn't understand how someone could feel burdened by telling someone else something that may inconvenience them. you touched on the insecurities but it's disappointing some of the others couldn't get past that because they couldnt understand why he couldn't be happy for himself
@LiteraryGladiators 3 ай бұрын
I wanted to watch this video over so that I could properly respond to and pinpoint your concern. I believe that if you are reading this with not as much knowledge about Frank Kafka's background, then it may be a bit challenging to empathize with George. Everybody approaches each work differently and while they may have not been as polished on Kafka and his writing, their perspective is their perspective. I enjoyed taking part in this discussion, even though the other participants thought differently than I did, but that is what I enjoy about what we do. Thank you for watching! -Josh
@helenamcginnis893 3 ай бұрын
Could you share some of the quotes you liked?
@jamesholder13 3 ай бұрын
Nice haul!
@LiteraryGladiators 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@marcelloaraujo 3 ай бұрын
I was enjoying this book, but then I came across a Time's piece about how the writer ignored the violence and abuse that her daughter had suffered. I completely lost the desire to go further with the reading. Specially because women 's lives are a main subject of the setories, how one could have such behavior in relacion to one's own daughter? I felt disgusted. Talent can not over step ethical behavior.
@LiteraryGladiators 2 ай бұрын
I wanted to read more into this before I commented and what happened feels like cowardice and insecurity on Alice Munro's behalf. She did leave her pedophile husband for a period of time but ran back to him and wrote off her daughter. It is a great shame, because no one should have to go through something like her daughter, Andrea, did. It is not to say that Alice Munro is a bad writer or a bad person, but that her poor decision-making leaves a stain on her legacy. Thank you for informing me about this! -Josh
@kgrant67 3 ай бұрын
Also, it takes place in the late '50s. Jack is a Korean war that, not a world war II vet
@kgrant67 3 ай бұрын
You all realize that Kate was adopted by Aunt Emily, right? She was not Jack's blood cousin
@greed642 3 ай бұрын
Really made me look diffrent at the book thx man
@LiteraryGladiators 3 ай бұрын
It's my pleasure! I am happy to hear that I was able to offer you a different and helpful perspective.
@jerrycraft4887 3 ай бұрын
Thanks everyone! And yes, the part with Collin was based on something that happened to one of my sons' friends. Glad you enjoyed it. Was the ending sad? :)
@LiteraryGladiators 3 ай бұрын
First off, we are so honored that you watched and commented on our video. You have done such an amazing job writing these graphic novels about Jordan Banks and his friends and I will read whatever I get my hands on. I finished Class Act last month and we are planning to discuss it in a future video. It is sad that something happened to a friend of your son that caused them to be removed from what was probably a good school community. I know I can say that Collin seemed like a decent student caught up in a bad situation. I would not say the ending was sad, but it was satisfying. I like how the year wrapped up and Andrew got what he deserved, including class from Jordan's behalf. Thank you so much for your comment! -Josh
@Tarasreadingnook 3 ай бұрын
@jerrycraft4887 thank you for watching and commenting. I'll be reading everything you but out 💕💕
@baseballplayer124 3 ай бұрын
Anybody know how to get in touch with him? I'm looking for the Wally Pontiff book he wrote
@LiteraryGladiators 3 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, Prof. Trimble died last year. I only found out after the fact as well. I will have to see where you may be able to find his book about Wally Pontiff. -Josh
@baseballplayer124 3 ай бұрын
@LiteraryGladiators Dang.. well I appreciate the info. Thank you again
@LiteraryGladiators 3 ай бұрын
Not a problem! While it may be from Amazon, here is a link to where you can find his book about Wally Pontiff Jr.: www.amazon.com/He-Touched-All-Jr-Abbreviated/dp/1424148707
@Tarasreadingnook 3 ай бұрын
Feels weird watching myself 😂
@LiteraryGladiators 3 ай бұрын
Once you get the hang of filming, I think you will be more comfortable watching yourself. I know I felt the same way for awhile, but I know that I am doing this with a good group of people and in a community with a good group of people as well. Keep up the great work! You are doing a great job on our panels! -Josh
@Tarasreadingnook 3 ай бұрын
@@LiteraryGladiators I think I just don't like watching myself
@vickieevenson9309 3 ай бұрын
Suuuuuuuper good book (and super duper good movie)
@LiteraryGladiators 3 ай бұрын
The book was really good and I will need to check out the movie when I am able! Thank you for watching!
@vickieevenson9309 3 ай бұрын
I looooove this book, and I loooove the movie!!
@marshallsobin4879 4 ай бұрын
The book and film are filled with significant differences and inconsistencies.
@LiteraryGladiators 3 ай бұрын
That is often the case with book to film adaptations, for whatever reason. I have not watched the film adaptation but have heard that it was not the most faithful. -Josh
@marshallsobin4879 3 ай бұрын
@@LiteraryGladiators that doesn’t necessarily make it a bad film…..in fact over 26 years critics and later fans started to recognize that it was a great film…. Indeed , ROBIN WILLIAMS adds gravitas to the movie.
@mozartsbumbumsrus7750 4 ай бұрын
"No comments yet", it reads. Well, I was eating cookies, so that's my excuse. Borges is good reading, and Philip Noiret as Neruda in that film was way out in left field with a high pop -up and a strike with the bases loaded in the 9th inning with Yogi Berra gone. Neruda and Borges seem to go together for some strange unknown reasons. Anyway, it beats tRump and Genocide Joe Biden and Israel hands down!
@LiteraryGladiators 4 ай бұрын
This is the wildest looking comment I have ever seen! Borges and Neruda are both South American writers, so they have that common thread with one another. I will have to look into the film where Philip Noiret played Pablo Neruda. I wonder how accurate his portrayal happened to be. I am going to stay out of the political discussion. Thank you for watching! -Josh
@mozartsbumbumsrus7750 4 ай бұрын
It's a fictional account, a film (Il Postino, 1994) of the book "Ardienta Paciencia" by Antonio Skármeta. It's fun and it utilizes Neruda's love poems. The great Noiret is always fabulous! Enjoy!
@LiteraryGladiators 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for letting me know! I will have to look into that film!
@PBJT292 4 ай бұрын
I actually really liked this story. Jack in a way was able to win this fight. He’s sick about having to be in a position to have to throw it, even if it pretty obvious he would lose even if he tried. He’s definitely a skilled boxer, but his body is tired and his jab he built his style around slows down in just middle rounds. The surprise comes when his opponent tries to throw the fight by foul when Jack is already tired. His depressed state vanishes and he stays on his feet to avoid winning by foul….and then he goes in a delivers the same treatment but worse landing his weak hand in the same spot where he got hit to let his opponent know he knows what he tried to do. But it makes you wonder, if Jack, in his weak state was still able to pull of this well coordinated attack, maybe he could have actually won if he tried.
@Tarasreadingnook 4 ай бұрын
I reread Gald my mom died . I picked up little bit more
@LiteraryGladiators 4 ай бұрын
That is good to hear. Rereading a book can often times be beneficial. If only we had the time to reread everything we wanted and read everything new we wanted to as well!
@mildrumpus 4 ай бұрын
I’ve read “I’m Glad My Mom Died” and “The Idiot.” Both were very enjoyable. 😎📚👍
@LiteraryGladiators 4 ай бұрын
Thank you for letting me know! I am looking forward to reading them. I will be getting to I'm Glad My Mom Died by the end of this month or during the month of July.
@rogertripp8131 4 ай бұрын
Two works that will offer a sociological perspective to Old Dudley’s dilemma of living as a stranger in a strange land is Alfred Schuetz’s essay “The Stranger: An Essay in Social Psychology” (available online) and Pierre Bourdieu’s THE WEIGHT OF THE WORLD: SOCIAL SUFFERING IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY. Schuetz’s essay highlights how one (we) “live by recipes” (folkways, mores, laws, habits, and customs), and then we move to a place where the recipes just don’t turn out like they’re suppose to. Bourdieu’s massive tome (almost 700 pages) are interviews with Algerians living in Paris to try to cobble together a living. “Short stories” at their finest.
@pjsandpages92 4 ай бұрын
Oh! Sounds like a great book!
@Tarasreadingnook 4 ай бұрын
Sounds interesting
@Tarasreadingnook 4 ай бұрын
Isn't it middle grade? I don't think newer middle grade would tell/show the full school shooting The book sounds interesting though
@LiteraryGladiators 4 ай бұрын
I feel that the book could have had better implications so that it would be able to appropriately explain what happened to the reader. Instead, we got bits and pieces. If it is appropriate enough to write a book on the topic, it is appropriate enough to properly give us enough, more thorough details as to what happened. This is, to Simon's discretion. I liked it, but I would say it was pretty good.
@Tarasreadingnook 4 ай бұрын
@LiteraryGladiators the implications where to vague? It's a touchy subject so I guess the author could have done age appropriate [in todays] middle grade ...
@LiteraryGladiators 4 ай бұрын
Simon did make references to what was taking place, but they were in vague snippets. Yes, I believe she could have laid it out better in a way that was age-appropriate, contingent that it was reflective of Simon's character.
@headmondronary2127 4 ай бұрын
I think the artist sung the song as a witness with empathy and sorrow.
@jryland6 5 ай бұрын
Sorry, hope you’ve learned more critical thinking since this discussion; you guys are so lost 🙄
@jryland6 5 ай бұрын
The first test tube baby was born in England in 1978, look it up.