Class, Trinity is great, I did my degree there as a mature student, starting at 30, in the evenings after work. Opened up a lot of doors for the future. Still work in town the odd time and I love walking through the campus, it’s incredible.

Toni Morrison is one of my biggest writing inspirations and I read most of her books this year, I'll be finishing up the 3 books I didn't get to later this year too! I've read all of the books you touched on here and I love what you said about Beloved and Song of Solomon so much. Song of Solomon isn't my favorite in the world because it was a bit too much for him but I'm inspired to reread this.

You seem to have got the essence of Ireland - story telling is part of every aspect of Irish life. Every day conversations outside of Ireland are often less engaging. Bravo for the solo traveling and taking public transport - and yes the late sunsets are disconcerting, they really mess with perception of time.

Great review

I really enjoy the way you analyze books. This was a great video. Love Toni Morrison.

11:14 omg Hialeah is my hometown! 🤭🤭 I gotta read it!

Hey Kat, I live in Ireland. You make me want to read and take a bus and even enjoy the weather. What a snazzy vlog. The music gave it that little twist that we all need.

Love the Rooney book breakdown. We have very similar thoughts about her books. 🫶🏽I plan to read Normal People in the next few weeks. I think I owe it to myself to read it before I read Intermezzo. And I love your hair, darling . 😍

Such refreshing takes and recommendations, thanks for sharing!

Amazing video as always!! So glad you loved 'Elena Knows' I definitely want to check out the author's other works as well. Thinking about picking up 'The Guest' next... maybe we can talk about it? or you can steer me clear 😂 Last note: I LOVE that I was recording when you made that comment about boats/stripper names 🤣you're soo funny

Best vid in ireland, mixing travel with some interest (literature in that case) is super nice

hellooooo love seeing the matcha in the very first clip

this has really inspired me to start a booktube! i genuinely never think i'm confident enough to start making videos, because i also feel like an alien and struggle with being perceived in long-form content... but seeing you talk about that, make this video, and do well with your channel is really reassuring and inspiring!

Better late than never, your videos always make me so happy❤❤ Elena knows was so evocative, I recently read Pinieiro's Catedrales and the blood and horror was more obvious so I didnt enjoy it so much. Can't wait to read Intermezzo🌟🌟 Wishing you a lovely weekend my dearest Cat🌷🌷

only 2 minutes in and I immediately clicked subscribe

I loved conversations with friends! But I may be a bit younger than you, so could relate more closely to Frances and Bobbi. I bought normal people and will be reading it in 2024!

the good writers and authors are from Ireland due to the oppression they suffered under the British for 800 years.

How many wrote about Engineering Science or Technology it's mostly Airy Fairy stuff and Poetry

You're my new fav booktuber!! I came here from your Ireland solo trip video. The vibes are so immaculate. I love Irish authors too! Have you read the Rachel Incident?

That matcha looks divine! Happy I’m FINALLY watching!!!

Thanks for the literary thriller rec. Looking to get into more. Your videos are always helpful Kat!

"It's a book that was read" is just too real 😂

kat!!! congratulations on 7k subscribers 🫶🏾🥳🥳

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I love the gallery wall behind you and am super grateful I found your channel. I put a hold on the first book you discussed and now I'm to The God of Small Things, but need to leave for a massage so will get back to this video later. Thanks for having such a wonderful channel :)

i see so many good things about elena knows i really need to pick it up!! you have me so excited for intermezzo to be released 😩

your travel vlogs are always so gorgeous 🥹 love to see you going out and living your best life!!!

Sorry to hear about your shoulders :( love that you’re taking advantage of the park though! I added Planes Flying Over a Monster to my list -it sounds wonderful and a perfect companion for your summer travels! Can’t wait to get to INTERMEZZO! I also HAVE to talk to you about Beautiful World Where Are you when we meet up!!!! I LOVED!!

I’ve had a bad reading year so far, haven’t been reading much and everything I have has been very disappointing! But I’m so glad I picked up Elena Knows in early January and wow definitely the best book I’ve read all year! I loved hearing your commentary on the book and I definitely didn’t catch on to some of the things you mentioned so I appreciate your insights and helping me see the book in a different way! I immediately put A Little Luck on my TBR as well. Excited to hear your thoughts on that one! 😊

Great video tfs💕

I suck at commenting but ur my fav!!!!!!

Ay, Elena sabe was available at my library, borrowed!

If it helps, I don’t think Mariana Enriquez is scary! At least not in The Dangers of Smoking in Bed - definitely unsettling, and somewhat surrealist - but a great time!

I just stumbled across your channel and I really appreciate the way you discuss books! I like how you go beyond talking about the immediate premise/plot to talk about how that extrapolates to the big picture themes and ideas explored in a given book. It helps to give me a better idea of what I’m interested in picking up. :)

He’s Mexican American but I recommend Manuel Munoz’s collection called “Consequences”, some of the best short stories I’ve read in there

You sparked my interest in reading Rooney. Out of her first three novels, which one is your favorite and that you’d recommend reading first?

I gain 5 years to my lifespan whenever someone loves Elena knows as much as I did!!! and hearing you talk about it really made me want to pick up my copy and reread it asap!!!

When you come back to us, visit NI the Mourne Mountains Carlingford and the North coast & Donegal

Loved watching this! I also did a Rooney reread this month! I finished Mr Salary on my bus to work this morning, and wow I forgot how intense it is for a tiny book. Will definitely listen to the author talk later, that sounded so interesting!💚💚💚

I love how your wrap ups are book-focused but also touch on other forms of art and media 🥰 I always look forward to hearing what you have to say! Also I think you’ve sold me on Intermezzo. I LOVED Conversations With Friends when I read it a few years ago, I think I’m due for a re-read soon, but Normal People is currently sitting on my shelf staring at me as I type this sooo… lol.

I just checked out Elena Knows. When you compared it to Elena Ferrante you piqued my interest. Your video has me rummaging through my shelves. I love your reviews and views on other topics you spoke about. 😊

Karla Cornejo seems incredibly pretentious I'm so sorry 😅 Who does she think she is, a Pulitzer prize winner?

Have you ever read any Olivia Laing? I think you would love The Lonely City

I love how articulately you talk about the books you read. Very different than the usual "i loved this, i ate it up, this author laces their books with something addictive" reviews that I'm used to watching. Your descriptions really help me get a better idea of whether i would like the book you're talking about or not

I think you'll love a Little Luck! And i'm the same, i can't handle horror stories, but if you are looking for more latin american short story horror collections, I can't recommend enough, Her Body and Other Parties (esp. the very first story! all the others were fine but the first was my favorite). The same author, Carmen Maria Machado, wrote one of the most notable memoirs I think of the past few decades, playing with narrative form as she tracks the unraveling of a toxic relationship. Along the same lines, if you want Grimm's fairy tales vibes but with a fun Korean twist, Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung is fantastic.

Kat, I rarely leave comments but you are by far my favorite booktuber and I am always so appreciative of your reviews and recommendations. I find myself scrolling through tons of videos looking for my. vibe, only to end up typing your name in my search to either check for anything new or just rewatch what I've already seen. Thank You for showing up so authentically. You are brilliant and kind and I love your content. 💚

had the same sentiments about the Cline...i mean, i love an ambiguous ending, but this just felt like a b-lvl A24 movie that would be pretty to look at but nothing more. I SAID IT! also, girl, i just finished Intermezzo last night. restless. could not sleep. it did something to me...

So glad to have found your channel!

The ending of The Guest literally made me so irritated 😭😭😭 I NEEDED ACTUAL ANSWERS AFTER THAT WHOLE JOURNEY

I loved Elena Knows! It was one of my favorites from a few years ago. I agree that it's literary fiction!