A Brattle Book Haul?!

[@audreyh7892]

Your love for your husband has always been inspirational. May your memories bring you comfort and sweet smiles. Bless you and your son.

[@EveningReader]

Hannah, you have the most soothing voice! It's a pleasure to see you again and hear about your book haul and, as always, your time with David. How cool that Drew Gilpin Faust was your advisor!

[@melissamybubbles6139]

As sad and hard as it is, you're doing a good job. I'm sure you're putting on a brave face for us, but even still, we booktube folks are proud of you.

[@nataliaweissfeld7478]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve lost my dad to cancer recently too and he will always be with me in my love for reading. Thank you for sharing your personal journey ❤

[@AlisolteAllGrownUp]

I feel so honored to watch this. I've never heard of you before and before the video started automatically subscribed, without thinking. Then you started talking and I was blown away. Thank you for sharing this with us. I couldn't imagine the depth of your grief. You are graceful, poised, and a truly beautiful woman.

[@melissamybubbles6139]

This reminds me of children's tv shows in the 90s when adults would pull things out of a magical bag. You have a magical book bag.

[@jettj6088]

David's interview on PBS was beautiful. I just wanted to let you know that. God Bless You!

[@AnnNovella]

You didn’t erase David, you erased his illness. ❤

[@HannahsBooks]

I’m very late to respond, but your lovely comment has resonated in my head every day. Thank you so much.

[@AnnNovella]

@@HannahsBooks ❤️

[@readwritecollage]

Thank you for sharing your experiences as you navigate this transition. I think people who don’t read very often not only miss out on joyful experiences, but also the great comfort they can bring. It is great to see you again and of course I couldn’t help but think of how Steve always says “The Brattle will provide.” I’ve ordered myself a copy of The Ladies of Llangollen, and can’t wait to read about this lovely friendship. I look forward to seeing your future videos and hearing more about David.

[@vera4theloveofwords447]

A beautiful reminder that in times of loss, books have the power to keep our loved ones close🌸

[@StephanieJCohen]

Love that the Brattle bookshop is link between your old and new reading life. And love seeing all the books that you and David had selected. And after I just added This Republic of Suffering to my Kindle TBR, I saw that she has a memoir coming out in August, so I pre-ordered Necessary Trouble as well.

[@curioushmm9027]

that was a perfect bridge video your david's presence was there...and oh my those illustrations in the yearling are beautiful...look forward to hearing about how you like the rumer godden book..i haven't read her in years but remember loving 'in this house of brede' which i read twice and liking black narcissus..which i later also enjoyed as a film.

[@BookishTexan]

Of course you made books that i might never have heard of, or thought to read if I had, sound fascinating.

[@myreadinglife8816]

Lovely to see a video from you and to hear you talk about David. ❤

[@Nastya-uj9bg]

the intro to this video is so painfully beautiful

[@jodihowe7274]

Always a blessing to see you❣

[@alldbooks9165]

The Pippa book is just gorgeous in so many ways … ❤️📚

[@davidnovakreadspoetry]

I have that Ellmann and read it years ago-and remember liking it. The rest are new to me, and I enjoyed hearing about them. Welcome back.

[@ToddSmith23]

Thanks for sharing

[@anenthusiasticreader]

I am so glad to see you.

[@Leebearify]

Sending you another truck full of love and healing!!! Thank you, pretty lady for all you do for us out here in book-land. I am just now recovering from heat exhaustion and when I can move again I will share my list of all of the books I have just finally finished that you suggested to me !! You will be surprised.

[@missjenny1953]

I’ve been looking forward to seeing you back! What a wonderful video and so full of beautiful memories.

[@heathergregg9975]

enjoying your online company again. Thank you. Always good to see and hear you.

[@ObscureBookAdventures]

I love Oscar Wilde. I recently bought a book with three of his plays; The importance of being earnest, lady Windemeres fan, and one other I've forgotten. Yes, I love the things people leave in used books. A lot of times I find newspaper clippings.

[@deborahwager5883]

What a lovely bag of memories! Thank you for sharing.

[@J0zB]

It’s so good to see you Hannah.

[@bookofdust]

If you are interested in N.C. Wyeth, I highly recommend visiting the studio and house he lived in. It is all part of the Brandywine River Museum, best known for its extensive collections of art work by the whole extended Wyeth family of artists. It’s located in southeast Pennsylvania. The museum gives special tour of the studio and is rescued by transport from the museum, the building of which is an old mill.

[@AyshaImran-PlayGroupLeaderTYE-]

lots of love .hugs

[@BookTalksWithMrsThomas]

What a beautiful find. A bittersweet bag.

[@bradykelso8682]

Sending best wishes from San Diego.

[@kamicastillo1451]

What a wonderful update...thank you for sharing. Sending many many hugs to you. Your videos always come across so peaceful, soft but with confidence. I love to hear you speak and hear the beautiful way you communicate to us. Finding the book bag just seems to be a timing of providence. Exactly perfect in this part of your journey. Love you Hannah and look forward to continuing in your book community ❤

[@juliae.8237]

Some really wonderful finds. I’m glad you posted and look forward to seeing you again.

[@Nina_DP]

It is wonderful to see you, Hannah.

[@michaelmoore6481]

Your descriptions of the books are so thoughtful and enjoyable to listen to. Kind regards.

[@jimsbooksreadingandstuff]

Good to see you on Booktube again. On Smalll Things Forgotten sounds intriguing.

[@readandre-read]

What a lovely discovery. I'm so glad that you're back.

[@kathyvullis172]

So glad to see you back Hannah and books are so important. They can help us through very sad times. I notice you mentioned Drew Gilpin Faust and wanted to let you know that next month she has a memoir coming out Necessary Trouble about growing up in Virginia in the 1950's and 1960's and it is getting rave reviews.

[@novelideea]

What a poignant discovery and tribute. 😌 I’ve missed you. I’m so happy to know you’ll be back here once in awhile. Beautiful edition of The Yearling. 🤗

[@LeoniFermer-vi4dc]

It seems shockingly impertinent to extend sympathies to a total stranger three thousand miles away, but for the shared humanity of being a wife and mother : but your post was deeply moving. My husband, baby daughter and I lived in DC during the fall and winter of 1978, where he was researching material for his doctorate in the Library of Congress. Our house is stacked full of books in American history and literature and sons of those times looked fascinating. Thank you.

[@LeoniFermer-vi4dc]

Sorry predictive texts caused me to blunder and I'm typing this in bed!

[@HannahsBooks]

I'm way behind on comments, but I wanted to thank you very much for your very kind comment. What was your husband studying? Is he still an American historian? (I no longer teach, but I wrote much of my history dissertation in the LOC, too.)

[@LeoniFermer-vi4dc]

@@HannahsBooks Thank you for replying. He was doing his Doctorate in American Civil War history:"James Gordon Bennett and the New York Herald" at Trinity College Oxford. A long time ago now! He now has published 4 books on The Franco Prussian war, these were done when he retired from working for The Royal Mail. We are keenly interested in history and retain a keen interest in Ancient History and American History. Now in our seventies and he in failing health we will never visit the States again.I would love to visit Alaska and New England. I love your Chanel and a completely different love of the weird I also watch Michael K.Vaughan. He makes me laugh...but you make me think! Thank you.

[@HannahsBooks]

@@LeoniFermer-vi4dc Your husband’s work sounds fascinating. I’m sorry to hear about his ill health. Thank you for your compliment to my channel. It makes me so happy when I think about all the people I have gotten to know here on booktube!

[@LeoniFermer-vi4dc]

Thank you. He published them in adversity. I don't know what the American Publishing Industry is like, but here in Britain,unless one writes something that is "fashionable" with the absurd obsessions of today,they don't want to know! Yes booktube wonderful. I find it quite remarkable that actually,there are a lot of really interesting topics out there; it's like your own private college lecture and a "friend" to guide you. Thank you again. I love what's in your bag. Ha. It's confirmed, I'm a closset geek❤️

[@actual-spinster]

i loved that the ladies of llangollen had something in it ! i feel like i saw a more recent biography about them a couple years ago, so it would be interesting to compare how they are represented in those. the historiography of lesbian / queêr history is pretty interesting !! really enjoyed hearing about all these books 💕💕

[@lindseyreads5450]

Nice to see you. Thabk you for sharing. 😊

[@StephaniePatterson-jb5it]

I have such mixed feelings about Richard Ellman. I liked the Wilde book. However when Brenda Bauer, author of "Nora," died, all the obituaries mentioned that when she spoke to Richard Ellman about writing a book about Joyce's wife, he assured her that it wasn't worth it because there was nothing to say. I'm glad she ignored the advice "Nora" (along with Victoria Glendinning's "Vita") remains one of my favorite biographies.

[@roz_bibli]

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[@HannahsBooks]

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[@Raereadswithgrace]

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[@richardsonreads573]

Wonderful bag of books

[@keckiebooks]

Great haul!

[@carolinefiller3745]

I read The Ladies Of Llangollen a long time ago, I recall their relationship being reffered to as a Boston Marriage. I am going look forbthat video about lesbian litterature you are refferring to. Glad to have you back, big virtual hug

[@bighardbooks770]

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[@SaraMGreads]

I am so very sorry.