my theory is that there are two types of people: sally rooney girlies and colleen hoover girlies. us sally rooney girlies listen to phoebe bridgers and have crumbs in our bed
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
This wins comment of the day 🏆
@toniallen79422 жыл бұрын
The accuracy 😭😂😂😂
@user-qu8zs7vs1x Жыл бұрын
Well there's also those who can't stand Sally Rooney's books because they're the entitled, privileged middle class girl manifest and equally hate Colleen Hoover's because they romanticize abuse?
@everydaykelly2 жыл бұрын
You are so good at talking about books and giving a good synopsis. Even though I am a library technician and part of my job is to recommend books, I find I have difficulty describing storylines well. But I'm getting better I feel. Great list! I read Reputation from your last video. And I love a good Flo cameo!
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
I make lots of notes beforehand because I have so much I want to say! That definitely helps 😊
@pattybaker80642 жыл бұрын
The way you speak about books is so eloquent and beautiful. These are some of my favorite videos from you. When and if you finish that novel one day I would expect nothing less than a page turner that I would anticipate for months and months.
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
🥺 that’s so kind, thank you!
@lifewithladyT2 жыл бұрын
This is why I love your channel so much. This feels like a conversation with a friend rather than a lecture, and it’s so much more captivating and interesting. Definitely adding some of these to the looming Victorian child pile in the corner 😆
@becbec35412 жыл бұрын
Can I just say that the way you have arranged the books behind you in order of colour is just wonderful 🥰
@sarahsearle95982 жыл бұрын
I have saved this to watch with a gin. Literally been waiting for the kids to go to bed so I could indulge. Love when Flo pops up 😂. So good to see another video of yours xxx
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
This video plus gin is the perfect combination
@annemdale2 жыл бұрын
loved the flea story in Hamnet. I kept talking about it to friends!
@Lynseycostello772 жыл бұрын
So happy you have returned! Made my day so thank you!!!
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh that's lovely, thank you!
@xeshacinds2 жыл бұрын
absolutely love the title of this series, haha! the magical elements of Hamnet really helped me fall in love with the book more than I would've otherwise too! My recommendation for you is They Both Die at The End x
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
I read that last year! It was great and made me cry hahaha
@xeshacinds2 жыл бұрын
@@LucyJaneWood omg me too!! I really missed the characters as soon as it was over, did you hear there's a prequel coming out?! x
@livonimpulse2 жыл бұрын
Great video - I love how you described the plots. Some of them sound amazing- I’ll certainly add The Mercies to the top of my wish list!
@PraiseHisname7772 жыл бұрын
The colour coordinated books on the shelves in the background is really satisfying 👌 Thanks for the recommendations! I’m looking forward to trying them out xx
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Haha looking at the book rainbow is my favourite thing 🤩
@jessiee36122 жыл бұрын
You feed my soul, thank you for being your authentic self! I live for your videos like this and you have such great recommendations and sell the books so well. Time to go spend lots of money on books! Xx
@twelvetimesme2 жыл бұрын
Oooh! Don't know if it's the new camera lens or just your glowing personality, but the lighting/focus is looking crisp ✨
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
I have a shiny new filming set up! Thank you for noticing 🤓
@tawnyman2 жыл бұрын
I am 100% with you on the flea/plague chapter in Hamnet. 🤣
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
What a magical flea indeed
@zoeedelaney2 жыл бұрын
yesss I love new book videos from Lucy!!
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Yayyy me too! My faves to film x
@vmurphy74152 жыл бұрын
You immediately sold me on The Mercies, and it is now on my list of books I need to purchase. You have done such a beautiful job describing these titles and can consider me hooked for your "To be or not TBR" series!
@kellynorman92702 жыл бұрын
Glad to see your book videos back and your thoughts on Hamnet are literally the same that I had. Captivating and a drag all at the same time and totally agree on the chapter on the journey of the Plague!
@femmesjuh2 жыл бұрын
Love watching you ramble about books with gorgeous covers while under a blanket with a storm raging outside! I think you would also love 'Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe'. Its written with the same punching sentences as the Sally Rooney books, about a boy in the 80's growing up with his best friend :)
@sarahmoon17722 жыл бұрын
Yay! I love a Lucy Wood book video 🥰 xx
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
That makes me very happy to hear! 😊
@marianneshepherd62862 жыл бұрын
I was on the fence about reading Hamnet but you've convinced me with the flea chapter and the fact it's got more of Ann Hathaway has got my attention x
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha the flea will honestly make it worth it
@whatamiedid40142 жыл бұрын
These are some of my favourite videos on YT. I love the way you review books!
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
😊😊😊 that really means a lot, thank you!
@dieSterbendeGiraffe2 жыл бұрын
Ohh thank you so much for this video! I've found so many great authors thanks to you :)
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Woohoo! That’s what we like to hear 😊
@Snugglecher2 жыл бұрын
A Victorian ghost child... That seems like a perfect character for a book that can be hilarious or sinister depending on what way you went with it. I love book time! I have been reading my favorite books over and over. It's interesting how things change perspective as things change in your life. I'm in. Let's go!
@KathyDubs2 жыл бұрын
I am currently reading Project Hail Mary and it is certainly something!
@emilymontague85502 жыл бұрын
I just finished it and loved it! The audiobook was superb
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Okay I’m gonna have to check this one out 👀
@leebitsears2 жыл бұрын
Love these videos I wash the dishes and she keeps me company x
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Haha that’s the perfect set up!
@LynnetteReads2 жыл бұрын
One of my boys is very cuddly at the moment because I am out lots and everytime I sit down to film he or his tail is in the video somewhere. So lovely Flo wants to help you with your reviews xx
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh how cute! She insists on being a very helpful assistant haha
@miralintuko54852 жыл бұрын
Yayy a book video from you, love it! Love the title too haha xx
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Hope you enjoyed it 😊
@Min_Mog2 жыл бұрын
Love a book conversation. I've been on an odd book tip recently. So Marisha Pessl - Night Film : if David Lynch wrote a book about the myth of David Lynch. Build your house around my body- Violet Kupersmith : a dreamy, nightmareish, murder mystery ish story set in Saigon. Explores the consequences of being a woman. Very much enjoyed The Furies, thanks for the recommend.
@cally3142 жыл бұрын
Loved Night Film!
@Min_Mog2 жыл бұрын
I don't know anyone else that's read it! Really stayed with me though. Have you any recommends?
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
These sound super interesting! You’ve got me intrigued haha x
@cally3142 жыл бұрын
@@Min_Mog I read True Crime Story by Joseph Knox last year and loved it, it has a similar mixed media approach to Night Film as well as being a mystery. Bunny by Mona Awad was also really good, quite surreal but in a fun Heathers sort of way, if that's something you would enjoy :)
@Min_Mog2 жыл бұрын
Amazing thanks Cally, I love a book thats not easy as such, and I don't even have to like it to enjoy it, if that makes sense! I'll definitely check those out. Have you read Ghost Wall by Sarah Moss? Quite literally haunting. And the new Susannah Clarke - Piranesi is perfection. I could waffle on about books for hours!
@andreahamre73342 жыл бұрын
So glad to see you back around here! Loved this video and put a couple of these books in my Amazon cart!
@enyaoreilly42092 жыл бұрын
The Mercies is 100% on my tbr now! Historical fiction is right up my street! I recommend you give The Binding by Bridget Collins a read. I'm just finishing it and it's a great blend of oldy worldy, mystery, character relationships and suspense! Plus the cover has shiny gold foil :D
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
You had me at shiny gold foil ✨✨✨
@rhiannonschaumburg5642 жыл бұрын
Reading the description of The Binding - it sounds so good!!! - made me think of a book I read recently called The Conductors. Similarly oldy worldy, with murder, amazing characters and suspense, but weaving in magic and the underground railroad. I highly recommend!!
@enyaoreilly42092 жыл бұрын
@@rhiannonschaumburg564 oooo that sounds incredible! Will look that one up 😊
@stephc35222 жыл бұрын
Your hair looks absolutely beautiful here! Teach me your ways 😍
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I had it done about a week ago so I think it’s still in good hairdresser mode 🥰
@avecat2 жыл бұрын
Love your book videos! Just borrowed The Mercies from the library and excited to crack on with that one. Also placed a hold on Sally Rooney. Loved her Normal People tv show and so excited for Conversations with Friends. Hi Flo ❤️
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Flo sends a headbutt and a pile of dribble your way 🐱
@Laura-fs6rp2 жыл бұрын
Always so happy to hear your reading recommendations, Lucy (and to catch a glimp of Flo). Have you perchance read any novels by Rachel Kadish, like The Weight of Ink or Tolstoy Lied? I think you might like them as well.
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t read those! I will definitely check them out x
@thoughtsofthereader2 жыл бұрын
I wasn’t sure about reading Hamnet but you’ve sold it to me! The Mercies is on my tbr as well, so might be pushing that higher up the list😍
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
This is me telling you to read it next! 📚
@logg_out36112 жыл бұрын
I'm going on a trip to York specifically to wander around bookshops so you KNOW I'm picking up at least half this list
@mellangdon91682 жыл бұрын
Me and some friends have recently formed a little book club so have definitely added some of these to the TBR pile in case it’s my pick soon! Last months book was pachinko - would never have picked it up but would definitely recommend 🤓
@Kate-ch2hr2 жыл бұрын
I second your recommendation of Pachinko, was one of my faves read last year
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Off I go to buy Pachinko! Thanks 😊
@mellangdon91682 жыл бұрын
@@LucyJaneWood it’s also a beautiful cover which we all love 😂😍
@FloN.2 жыл бұрын
The Sally Rooney chokehold comment is relatable. Glad to say If I had your face and The Mercies are on my TBR.
@AmberClareHawleyx2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE THIS NEW BOOK "CLUB" TITLE 🥰
@Lana-mr5yl2 жыл бұрын
I recommend the 7 and 1/2 deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, it's a very intriguing who done it book and the writing is just SO impressive in my opinion, I often had to stare into space and take a moment because I could feel the puzzle pieces falling into place. Would love your thoughts on that one!
@fictionalmusings46762 жыл бұрын
i completely agree on the flea chapter!!
@emmag6493x2 жыл бұрын
Books, you and cats, what could be better? Hehe 😁 Purrfect video lol 😸❤️
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
My ultimate combination 😎
@analeasejac47032 жыл бұрын
okay I may only be 2 books into the video but I'm so glad I'm seeing books I haven't heard of before! Booktube is filled with a lot of the same authors and books and if that's not for you then it can become a bit bland so I'm loving your recs ❤️
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
That’s really cool to hear, thank you!! There definitely seems to be a lot of trending books that pop up everywhere 👀
@Geminwonderland2 жыл бұрын
I love your reading videos! Always gives me the best ideas for reading!
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
That’s so good to hear! I hope there’s some gems in here for you x
@nikkijohnston28912 жыл бұрын
Love a good book recommendation video 👌I have the Sally Rooney book on my physical tbr however I have decided this year to read my physical tbr any books bought before 1st Jan 2022 to zero, and yes ! as you can imagine it is killing me I just want to pick up all the new books but I am determined (tbr currently sitting at 112) eeeeek !!! Recommendations I recently read and loved, The house in the cerulean sea, Under the whispering door both by Tj Klune, MIdnight Library and The invisible life of Addie Laurie all five star reads for me. Happy reading :) x
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
112! Hahahah mate that’s is absolutely out of control, I think you’ve made a good decision
@awilc95012 жыл бұрын
My tbr pile is crying at me ordering all these rn 🤣🤣
@Jelicream2 жыл бұрын
If you haven't already, I would highly recommend reading anything by Elif Shafak - I recently found her and she's become my favourite author! Beautiful writer and her character development is fantastic.
@chooseyourthoughts76922 жыл бұрын
Yay! ♥️book content📚📚
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Yay 🥳🥳🥳
@novpriory66242 жыл бұрын
I've never been so impressed by a title pun as this one
@booksnotlovers2 жыл бұрын
I love your bookish content sooo much! Hamnet was one of my favourite books last year as well! I tried so hard to get through The Mercies, but as a Norwegian living in Trondheim, I could not get past some of the more... creative liberties in spelling, use of Norwegian words that made no sense, and some of the names weren't recorded in Norway until a century later. I'm sure the story was really good, but I couldn't get past that.
@merlegro57342 жыл бұрын
I think you might enjoy the book "sin eater" by Megan Campisi. It's about a young girl that is punished to be a sin eater, which involves her not being allowed to speak (also A few other thing alongside of that). She witnesses something weird about a death in a castle, but she can't tell anybody about it. So she starts to find out what happend by herself. So it's about her adjusting to her new life and "job" and about this death. It's set in 16th-century England. It isn't the best book ever, at least in my opinion, but it was a good book and I thought you might like it, based in what you said you usually like:) also I love your videos and I'm happy your back! xx
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
That sounds excellent! Thank you for the recommendation x
@Kate-ch2hr2 жыл бұрын
Omg the title of this video 👏🏼 😂 I love a good book chat!
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
It is indeed my worst series title ever, and I'm proud of it
@Kate-ch2hr2 жыл бұрын
I love it and am adding If I Had Your Face and The Mercies to my TBR immediately.
@EmmaBlyth72 жыл бұрын
i’ve been so scared to read ‘beautiful world, where are you’ because i want it to live up to rooney’s other books so i cannot imagine how she feels about writing!
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Honestly just thinking about the level of pressure is nauseating 😂
@pamelajacosqui2 жыл бұрын
I started reading it (haven’t read Normal People yet) and it’s safe to say it’s ruined books for me because the writing is so good and haunting at the same time
@zozzle_2 жыл бұрын
If you loved The Mercies you’ll love Devotion by Hannah Kent! Local author to me in South Australia and it has a very similar feel! Haunting as well.
@amandolin95422 жыл бұрын
Adding The Mercies immediately!! Have you read The Starless Sea? I feel like you might love it. I finished it the other day and I can’t stop thinking about it 🤩
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t but I’m off to check it out immediately!
@sharonscott92772 жыл бұрын
I'm currently 100pages into The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O'Farrell & feeling exactly how you felt about Hamnet. Trying to persevere with it but close to giving up. My last read was The Midnight Library which I loved. Really enjoy all your videos 🙂
@emilysmith27842 жыл бұрын
Mercies added to my Amazon wish list. Thanks. I cannot recommend the earths children series enough. It’s been decades and I have yet to read anything better. Book 2 is the best 😉
@amarisviv2 жыл бұрын
You’re my favorite! I haven’t read any of those yet, but I will. Right now I’m reading The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. So far, I love it!
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Ahh thank you! I will check that out for sure x
@Magpie9972 жыл бұрын
The Great Alone is one of my top 10 probably.. I recommend it to everyone! ☺️ so good!
@ZoeShears2 жыл бұрын
Will be checking out a couple of those I need a good read. I recommend The Minaturist by Jessie Burton. It did leave me wanting more but the plot twists that are in there are really well woven into the story
@alliberry2 жыл бұрын
You description of the "plague fly" reminds me of Boris Pasternak's writing style, especially in Dr Zhivago. Also little bits and pieces of the Belgariad/Mallorean series by David and Leigh Eddings
@jessford88672 жыл бұрын
I felt the exact same about Hamnet, I'm glad you managed to get to the Flea story! 😅 i feel like you would love The Binding by Bridget Collins based on some of these books and the other videos!
@linziclaire68682 жыл бұрын
I would second The Binding! It was exceptional!!
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Oooooh okay, The Binding is going on my list!
@gabs90432 жыл бұрын
Your book videos are the best!!!
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Really glad you enjoy them 😊
@mollywildsmith8402 жыл бұрын
I got Beautiful World for Christmas and still haven't gotten round to reading it! My TBR is waaaay too big!!
@lindakirste45402 жыл бұрын
I love your book videos!
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha of course! Tiktok has just taken over all elements of life
@lindakirste45402 жыл бұрын
@@LucyJaneWood totally!
@vickiquinn11962 жыл бұрын
I love the title!! 📚
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@SherbetLemonMate2 жыл бұрын
Those sprayed edges though 😍😍
@peachy_em37772 жыл бұрын
I think you might like The Glass Woman by Caroline Lea! Its very gothic, historical with Jane Eyre vibes but set in Iceland ☺️
@joanneryan66232 жыл бұрын
Just put in a book order! 😄
@idaandersson782 жыл бұрын
Love your book videos!! 🙌🏼💫
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Yay! That’s lovely to hear 😊
@georgianic2 жыл бұрын
such a good title 🙌🙌
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha why thank you 😎
@carireads15262 жыл бұрын
I'd really recommend for you to pick up any Fredrick Backman. Anxious People is so fantastic! Also if you're feeling spooky I loved Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno Garcia.
@mariannewhite3832 жыл бұрын
If you like historical “whodunits” I highly recommend Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood, it delves into mental illness, memory, social status, spiritualism, all the things, and takes place during the 1840s in Canada, also anything by Atwood is pretty magical!
@Magpie9972 жыл бұрын
💕 🇨🇦
@caitlin69012 жыл бұрын
I am currently reading Hamnet and I found that the writing style took a while to get into. Once I got into it, I started to enjoy it more.
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Same here! It’s definitely a bit of an adjustment to such poetic style x
@terenlarge2 жыл бұрын
Ahh I'm studying Korean at the moment (in my free time for fun, Hellooo mid to late twenties) and as a byproduct consuming a lot of Korean media so I'll definitely be picking up that first one!
@terenlarge2 жыл бұрын
Wrote this comment before I saw the second book, the design on it is absolutely stunning. I'm sure I'll be picking that up too possibly under the pretense of a bday present for my Mum.
@lauren61092 жыл бұрын
Hi Lucy, I love watching your book recommendation videos. I would recommend Olive by Emma Gannon and The Perfectly Imperfect Woman by Milly Johnson 📚😊
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! They’re going on the list x
@EKats-rm2hu2 жыл бұрын
I think it would be super interesting to get your opinion on Verity or the good girls guide to murder series. Both kinda shook me and stayed with me a lot more than I expected.. And i am convinced that everyone should read Mariana Zapatas books. They are awesome!
@gr33neyes10002 жыл бұрын
I had the same feelings regarding HAMNET. Not sure if you have already read the midnight library by Matt Haig, if you haven't I highly recommend.
@luvpilotjordan2 жыл бұрын
Anxious People - Fredrik Backman (if you haven't) HIGHLY recommend. Would love to hear your thoughts!
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Ooooh this sounds interesting! I will check it out, thanks so much 😊
@Emily-md9yu2 жыл бұрын
I felt the same way about Sally Rooneys book. It was just ok, I think my expectations were too high after the amazing normal people!
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
I think something had to break the spell at some point 😂
@thewildinbetween2 жыл бұрын
What I personally do and my favorite tip for avoiding the Victorian ghost child that is the TBR stack: buy eBooks for a while. 🤣 Then you can pretend you haven’t added new books to your pile. 😜
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
I go through big phases with my kindle. I’ll probably rediscover it next time I go on holiday!
@francescahughes10242 жыл бұрын
Based on the books you have talked about I think you would enjoy both the familiars and the foundling by stacey halls
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
I’ve read both of these and love them so much! I’ve talked about them in previous book vids 😊
@francescahughes10242 жыл бұрын
@@LucyJaneWood I love her writing, maybe that's why I was thinking you'd like them. Have you read her new book Mrs England?
@bjulalula95372 жыл бұрын
So Funny, when you mentioned the mercies i thought that i'll read it because you loved it so much. But the more you said the more i knew "nooooo", i never gonna read that. Who wants to be chilled to the bones
@yarnivores2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendations Lucy ❤️Definitely will be reading Sally Rooneys new book. Speaking of debut novelist. Have you read Romy Hausmann - Dear child? Such a good thriller book📖
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t heard of it but I love a thriller so I’ll take a look! Thank you 😊
@yarnivores2 жыл бұрын
@@LucyJaneWood I love a thriller too 🤓
@MVTay2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been living in South Korea for 6 years now and the beauty standard here are so harsh and all consuming - for men and women. It’s not uncommon for people to get plastic surgery before a job interview or feel like they have to lose weight before a job interview because they don’t think they’d get the job looking how they do (and often, sadly, they wouldn’t). I could go on about this topic forever, but I’m definitely going to be reading this book as it’s a culture I’ve been living in for so long!
@cally3142 жыл бұрын
Have you read any Sarah Waters? She writes historical fiction usually set in London with queer protagonists. The Night Watch and Fingersmith are my favourites.
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t but have actually picked up her books a few times! I’ll have to take the plunge x
@novemberdag11272 жыл бұрын
Always love a good book recommendations video. And what you said about coming of age around 30 is soooo true. I only just started to figure out life and it is amazing to do that alongside you (through your youtube video's that is... ) " You should really indulge in the Midnight Library, I really feel you would enjoy it sooo much!
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
I read the midnight library recently! It was adorable x
@marianrlund8842 жыл бұрын
If you want a warm and fuzzy read, I can recommend The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. 😊
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard of this one! I will check it out, thank you x
@theameierhormann2542 жыл бұрын
Of you like flea writing you should read the poem the flea by John Donne and just feel sorry for us who had to study it
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Oh god you’ve literally just made me remember this from school or possibly uni… no thank u
@janicedeweerd80442 жыл бұрын
You working really hard to put together this video. Me: where's your sweater from?🥰
@tarnya_smith2 жыл бұрын
Well i've just added 3 more books to my TBR pile....
@harrietthomas-bush72742 жыл бұрын
I don't know what the copy right implications would be but pls put 'hold onto your hobnobs' on a tshirt xo
@Marshmallow3412 жыл бұрын
Can’t find you on StoryGraph! Ps. love the jumper!
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
I popped a link in the description! Hopefully it works?
@Hillary4292 жыл бұрын
Which chapter is the flea chapter? I want to sneak in a bookstore and just read that snippet
@PraiseHisname7772 жыл бұрын
Are you going to read the new Taylor Jenkins-Reid book Maybe in Another Life? Would love to know your thoughts…
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
I think that one is actually a few years old right? I saw she announced a new one today though!
@elsacameron81322 жыл бұрын
I love listening to your book recommendations! I finally read "Normal People" and loved it, so will have to try "Beautiful World Where are You". Have you ever read "Burial Rites" by Australian author Hannah Kent? I think you would like it! It is based on the true story of a woman in 19th century Iceland who is accused of murdering her former employer. It is such a beautifully written story and explores the treatment of women in the early 19th century.
@jacquiheywood31422 жыл бұрын
I'm a boomer and I love Sally Rooneys books. I love the writing and story, but dislike every character she writes..LOL I have started Hamlet and put it down. I do intend to suck it up and have another go though. Will check out your other books.
@Min_Mog2 жыл бұрын
Oh and The Invisible life of Addie Larue is delightful: historical, supernatural, modern day, romance. Ish.
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Ooooh okay, I will go and check this out immediately, thank you x
@jmk19622 жыл бұрын
Ha, ha. I thought TBR meant The book Review. I'm old. I don't do Tick Tock or is it Tic Toc?? Captivated by a flea!@#%* Lucy's finally lost it.😯 Great review.
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
‘Lucy’s finally lost it’ will probably be the title of my autobiography
@graceclaudia86312 жыл бұрын
Which is the best Sally Rooney book do you think? I haven’t read any of them yet! Where should I start? Xxx
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Normal People for sure! A perfect book x
@hattie25252 жыл бұрын
Yay! Your back!! 😁 (your new camera however is making me feel bit sick as the background is SO blurred and the foreground SO sharp. Sorry be be a Debbie downer, just being honest!)
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that! Maybe just listen like a podcast haha
@felicityrichards2 жыл бұрын
Lovely video, I really enjoyed your reviews! Have you read The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf?
@LucyJaneWood2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t heard of that one, I’m off to google immediately haha x
@felicityrichards2 жыл бұрын
@@LucyJaneWood it's non fiction so more dry, but it's an amazing examination of the sexism and misogyny of beauty standards!