A Book Expert Chose My Reading for a Week - Here's What Happened!

[@newcreation002000]

Incorporating your wife is great! Love seeing you guys together.

[@libraryofaviking]

Thank you!

[@JoaquimRabelo-zy9zt]

Clarice Lispector is a genious. I'm glad to see the world enjoying her much as us brazillian like her.

[@TedReadInstead]

You two are stinkin' adorable. My first thought when she gave you that book: "Um... is she trying to tell him something and he's just OBLIVIOUS!" ;) Then: "I've got a bun in the oven." Me: "Johan - HELLO!" May God bless you both in your marriage! :)

[@JonnyReads]

I loved this video! I loved that you included your wife and it was awesome to see the two of you interact more! I hope she enjoyed the Shakespeare globe!

[@libraryofaviking]

Thank you! She loved our trip!

[@safinan8008]

Like your video with ur wife 😊 happy reading to you!! 📖

[@NevsBookChannel]

So cute seeing a bit of your wedding!

[@lf2334]

I think adding your wife to your videos is amazing. She's not only charming, but she adds a great juxtaposition to your love of fantasy novels. You and I have similar tastes in books, but I got a copy of Nutshell and loved it as well. I'm now wondering what I've been missing out on by sticking to the fantasy genre. I think it would be cool to see her in future videos with recommendations from her side of the book sphere!

[@Talking_Story]

You guys are the best. Ohhhh I would love to see the Globe someday. My wife has an MFA in creative writing and there is no way I would take this challenge. You are a brave man!

[@libraryofaviking]

Haha thanks, John!

[@rebeccajustin8525]

0:30 my heart just dropped 💀

[@kimmycupreacts]

Loved this one!

[@libraryofaviking]

Thank you!

[@woodlandlady7011]

I think I should give Nutshell a read!

[@libraryofaviking]

Definitely worth a read. It is also relatively short!

[@OmnivorousReader]

I had never heard of I'm Glad My Mom Died, I listened to the audio and the Jennette McCurdy read it. While definitely outside my normal reading zone I was super impressed.

[@Who_am_i_Reaper]

I really enjoyed this video. You should do more videos like this. 😊

[@libraryofaviking]

Thank you!

[@heathergoldsmith]

I've read a few of Ian McEwan's books and loved every one of them. ❤

[@libraryofaviking]

I want to check out more of his work;

[@heathergoldsmith]

​@@libraryofaviking Atonement is probably his best known novel and I highly recommend it.

[@andrew_8582]

Respect to your wife from a fellow English Literature master's degree holder! 😁 I wrote a dissertation on the revenge novel for my undergraduate degree and one of the novels I talked about using with my dissertation supervisor was Nutshell! He burst out laughing when I described the plot. 😂 I didn't end up using it. I also asked about using Best Served Cold by Joe Abercrombie, but my supervisor was concerned I would have to use valuable words explaining the setting, which was good advice. I highly recommend checking out The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas if you ever want to read an older book, as it's very readable even today and is the foundation for revenge novels as we know them today. If anyone here enjoyed Best Served Cold, you'll probably have a good time with the Count! 😁 Also, it was so lovely to see you with your wife in this video, you're such a fun couple! I hope that making this video has helped teach you the value of dipping into different types of literature, as it looks like this gave you a much-needed break from fantasy (as awesome as the genre is). I'd be happy to see more non-fantasy/sci-fi/speculative fiction content from you if you ever find a reason to try making more! 😄

[@boardgamejulia]

I loved the Count. Despite being so long and old, I was hooked start to finish. So I'll treat your reply upside down and will get to Best Served Cold by Abercrombie :-)

[@andrew_8582]

@@boardgamejulia Please do! I think there's a strong chance you'll enjoy Best Served Cold. It's more streamlined and modern than Count of Monte Cristo, as you would expect, and the characterisation is phenomenal. Happy reading! :)

[@RyanLisbon]

Creative twist - great video. Will be reading Nutshell.

[@DustinHarrisWHBC]

Surprised by Joy and the Screwtape Letters!!!!!!!!

[@RedFuryBooks]

I've read McEwan before - he's been hit or miss for me - but Atonement is a masterpiece! Definitely pick that one up.

[@libraryofaviking]

Thank you for the recommendation;

[@bobkeane7966]

I like when you have your wife on she is very expressive with her face

[@bronzedisease]

McEwan is an incredible writer, definitely one of the best contemporary English writer. though at times, he's a bit gratuitous in writing graphic details

[@Vitorrangellivros]

Clarice lispector! ❤🇧🇷

[@alkrimiy]

That sounds like a fantastic challenge! I should definitely try it out with my wife too. Just wondering, is this the Forbidden Planet in London? I’m based in Birmingham and found a few interesting signed books in our local FP, but wow, it seems like there are massive shelves full of signed books down there!

[@libraryofaviking]

Thank you! The Forbidden Planet in London is the best one. The one I went to is in Southampton!

[@GabrielaSantos-ff7ij]

Hello, i love your videos and sugestions, next week I will be going to London for the first time (I live in Portugal). If you could suggest, I would love to know which bookstore is a must-visit. Thank you!

[@libraryofaviking]

Waterstones in London (the biggest one) and Forbidden Planet!

[@GabrielaSantos-ff7ij]

@@libraryofaviking Thank you so much 😁

[@justanotherpiccplayer3511]

Bro that oxfam is one of the best oxfams, if you can be bothered with the trek the winch oxfam is better (just)

[@MrShaiya96]

Where did you meet your wife?

[@matthewmichaelcrown3643]

FYI, many people have "regressed" into their past awareness in the womb, and experienced being aware of the parents and events around them from very early in the pregnancy. The Secret Life of the Unborn Child book is a good start.