August Book Haul | 2023

It's time for another monthly #bookhaul. I have a chat about some lovely books sent by publishers, some fabulous book shaped gifts from some fabulous folk and lots of books that I bought for myself. #booktube #haul
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Weirdo by Sara Pascoe
The Glutton by A.K. Blakemore
Geneva by Richard Armitage
Julia by Sandra Newman
Restless Dolly Maunder by Kate Grenville
The Future by Naomi Alderman
The Temple of Fortuna by Elodie Harper
Bluebeard's Castle by Anna Biller
Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly
The House of Broken Bricks by Fiona Williams
The Night Alphabet by Joelle Taylor
Luda by Grant Morrison
Learned by Heart by Emma Donoghue
Words Monkey by Christopher Fowler
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
Ducks by Kate Beaton
The Halfways by Nilopar Uddin
Guard Your Daughters by Diana Tutton
Please Do Not Touch This Exhibit by Jen Campbell
All Yours by Claudia Pineiro
Bright Fear by Mary Jean Chan
A Country of Eternal Light by Paul Dalgarno
Foe by Iain Reid
The Mountain Lion by Jean Stafford
The Queen of Dirt Island by Donal Ryan
The Weather Woman by Sally Gardner
The Crow Eaters by Bapsi Sidhwa
Drift by Caryl Lewis
Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri
Lightseekers by Femi Kayode
The Tusk That Did The Damage by Tania James
The End of August by You Miri
If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery
Sugar Baby by Celine Saintclare
Witches by Brenda Lozano
Poems by Amalia Rodrigues
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[@benreadsgood]

Meryl Streep reads the audio for Tom Lake, so I’m thinking of doing a read/listen combo!

[@SavidgeReads]

Yeah I heard that (ha, pun not intended) but I just can’t do fiction on audio. Not even Meryl.

[@patriciamello7006]

My favorite women in translation book was A little luck by Claudia Pineiro, it was brilliant. ❤

[@SavidgeReads]

I very much enjoyed reading it last month.

[@katiechatseyeshadow4394]

Great update, I bought 6 books this morning, 5 from the charity shops so it was nice to hear about your haul x

[@SavidgeReads]

Oooh that sounds a good haul. What did you get?

[@katiechatseyeshadow4394]

@@SavidgeReads Bit of a random mix. Hilary Mantel- the mirror and the light. Kate mosse- sepulchre. Sally magnusson- the sealwomans gift. Alice oseman- loveless. Sophie Anderson-the castle of tangled magic. Legendborn by Tracy Deonn is the new buy as the library didn’t have a copy x

[@bibliosophie]

I just love verso novel covers/flaps -- designs are sooo good. and yess to novels by poets. will keep an eye out for The Night Alphabet

[@SavidgeReads]

I think this Verso in particular just takes it to the next level with the fabulously camp soft focus images. I’m mildly obsessed.

[@AnnaShuk]

📚 your book hauls are the treasure chests ❤

[@SavidgeReads]

Awww thank you!

[@tracys.mitnaul-xv7te]

Your personality and the books ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@SavidgeReads]

Awwwww that’s suuuuuuuuch a lovely thing to say. Thank you.

[@thelefthandedreader6632]

Oh I can’t wait for you to discover Jhumpa Lahiri, Simon. I just discovered her this Summer. Actually from a @csop video. I read Whereabouts. Loved it. And Interpreter of Maladies. What a treat.

[@SavidgeReads]

Oooh that sounds promising.

[@katielapko3641]

Fabulous! Really enjoyed this, thank you ❤📚💜

[@SavidgeReads]

Awww thank you, I’m glad.

[@tabitha_h2000]

the joy I felt when I saw the notification for this upload is unmatched❤️📚👏

[@SavidgeReads]

Awwwwww that just made me well up in a really nice way. (Todays been a rollercoaster lol!)

[@tabitha_h2000]

@@SavidgeReads honestly highlight of the day when you upload! hope back to school went well, you’ve got this!✨

[@KendraWinchester]

I love GRETA & VALDIN 😍 so happy it’s finally coming to the UK and the US.

[@SavidgeReads]

So many people love it, it has me intrigued.

[@lozzyjohnson85]

The Tusk that did the Damage is so good!

[@SavidgeReads]

Hooray. Looking forward to it 🐘

[@tracy2919]

Would love a 5 start predictions video/vlog! Those are some of my favorite bookish content.

[@SavidgeReads]

It’s on the cards 😉

[@tracy2919]

@@SavidgeReads 🤯🥳

[@ljlitreader9707]

I really enjoyed the Tusk that did the damage, it's very good!

[@SavidgeReads]

I’m really looking forward to it.

[@ljlitreader9707]

@SavidgeReads just be warned it is very sad in places but I just double checked my goodreads and I gave it a 5* back in 2016.

[@deemarie8647]

I loved the big pancake when I was little! And the magic porridge pot.

[@deemarie8647]

Ooooh I’m very into a 5 star prediction video

[@SavidgeReads]

I think one will arrive in the next month or so!

[@jackiesliterarycorner]

Great Haul

[@SavidgeReads]

Thanks Jackie.

[@barbaralemon4170]

Great vlog. I just read Cereus Blooms at Night! (Mootoo). 5 stars. I just couldn't stop reading this beautifully written story. I have to say that Mala's house makes Miss Havishsham's house look like nothing much. Recommended. Written in 1996, so, I assume most people have already read it. If not, read it!

[@SavidgeReads]

Ha. That’s my favourite book of the year so far. Have mentioned it in a few videos, even dedicated a whole one to it! Very excited to read more Mootoo.

[@amandarademaker7269]

Bluebeard's Castle looks so cool. Good luck with your wordsearches! 🧡💛💚💙💜

[@SavidgeReads]

Hahahaha. I don’t know how calming those ones will be.

[@fernandamurari8577]

Love your videos! Thank you! ♥♥♥♥♥!

[@SavidgeReads]

Pleasure. Thank you 💜💜📚

[@jacquelinemcmenamin8204]

Yes to a 5 star prediction 📚📖☕️📕

[@SavidgeReads]

I think I’ll do one next month… Or the month after. Ha.

[@elaineray245]

I can’t wait to read Emma Donoghue- Learned by Heart, I loved watching Gentleman jack. Great video as always and some good books 📚

[@SavidgeReads]

I’m a big fan of all things Anne Lister. Apart from one biography I won’t ever speak of. Not even to throw it shade. Hahaha.

[@mariat6202]

Would love a 5 * predictions video from you! Whether it's a vlog reading them or just checking in whenever you finish them all that would be amazing

[@SavidgeReads]

I definitely have a vlog vibe in my head for this predictions video. Either way, they will be a 5* predictions something coming, ha.

[@SueWard]

6 books added to my mountain lol

[@SavidgeReads]

Hooray. Which ones? Just cos I’m nosy.

[@sandrazuks9017]

📖 My favourite women in translation reads were Jawbone by Mónica Ojeda translated by Sarah Booker & Abigail by Magda Szabo, translated by Len Rix. Fabulous haul, lots to enjoy there.

[@SavidgeReads]

I have Jawbone on the shelves. I have it saved for the autumnal months. Hooray!

[@katsfieldnotes]

I hope our girl Lahiri doesn't let you down! I dont know what she folded into that book that swept me up so thoroughly, but I really really hope you like it too!! (also counts as a women in translation read in a twisty fun way haha) 📚💙💜💛

[@SavidgeReads]

I’m sure she won’t. I’m really looking forward to trying her work, I’ve been meaning to for ages and thanks to you I shall be!

[@gilliansawers4593]

Love the ladybird books, I got them from my parents loft and have been reading them to the kids. Our favourite is Chicken Licken, it has cocky locky in it 😂 📚❤️💛🩷💙💜

[@SavidgeReads]

I used to love Chicken Licken. My top two were Rapunzel (number 1) and Snow White. I read them again very so often. Ha.

[@sharoninnes941]

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[@clairethackraytarotascension]

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[@dianedickson6366]

Absolutely loved Christopher Fowler's quirky Bryant and May mysteries and read them all. Such a sad loss. And far too young. Me too with the word search thing but on line. I haven't got time but - shrugs shoulders. Light Seekers sounds good. I'll put that on my maybe list, I reckon. OOOO Sherlock - Envious.

[@SavidgeReads]

It’s always good to make time for things we enjoy I feel!

[@colleenandmark]

❤❤❤ I should be … but Simon has posted 😅. Choice made.😊 blessings from Colleen 😊

[@SavidgeReads]

Hahahaha. Awwww Colleen, what a lovely comment to get. Which book did I steal you away from?

[@colleenandmark]

@@SavidgeReads I am trying a science fiction. Star Bringer by Tracy Wolfe. Something different. Struggling to read but I still love books. 😊❤ glad u kept the NZ book. You can’t give Australia all the love 😅😅❤❤.

[@jacquiheywood3142]

I read 'Greta and Valdin' last year and I loved it. I live in NZ so I recognised the places she wrote about.

[@SavidgeReads]

I’m hoping she’s the sort of writer who will make me feel like I recognise the places even though I’ve not been. They’re the best authors.

[@miaarndt9501]

You’ve just added three more books to my StoryGraph TBR😅 📚 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@SavidgeReads]

Oooh which ones 💜💜📚

[@miaarndt9501]

@@SavidgeReads The Glutton, A Country of Eternal Light, and The End of August (the bit you read actually really intrigued me hah) 🧡

[@krisaunedi4920]

Simon, FABULOUS book haul. Keep creating wonderful videos. You always brighten my day. Bye MaryAnn ps you need to visit Canada, it’s beautiful.😊

[@SavidgeReads]

I would loooooooove to come to Canada. Start a petition to get me on Canada Reads. Hahaha. Imagine. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@MJ-in-Canada]

@@SavidgeReads Yes, there are many areas of natural beauty in Canada but if you come here, you might want to give the oil sands a pass. 😁

[@deemarie8647]

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[@singingexpertspg]

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[@SavidgeReads]

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[@soniajohnson8878]

Son and I loved Sally Gardner's children's books, so very interested in what you think of her adult books.

[@SavidgeReads]

I’ll keep you posted. I think December is the weather prompt so will probably read then.

[@mradcaqbdb]

I absolutely adored the last translated book by Yu Miri, Tokyo Ueno Station, and recommend it wholeheartedly. I think it’s brilliant. I was so excited when I saw she had a new translated book out until… I saw it was 700+ pages long. I just can’t do it. But nothing will ever change how much I loved Tokyo Ueno Station. 🤷‍♀️ The only WiT month book I managed to read in August was also my favorite book of August and currently stands as my #1 book of the year to date: A Little Luck by Claudia Pineiro. Just fabulous. I have All Yours checked out on ebook from the library. I’ll be reading it this weekend!

[@SavidgeReads]

I will get to A Little Luck at some point. I’ve heard lots of good things including from your good self. I have heard lots of mixed things about Tokyo Ueno Station but as I would love to read all the books by Tilted Axis at some point I’ll get to it in time. It’s interesting you loved her book so much but wouldn’t read another just because of the size. Could be double/triple/quadruple the joy.

[@mradcaqbdb]

@@SavidgeReads Yeah. I know it doesn’t make sense. But it’s how my brain seems to work. 🤷‍♀️ And we come back to only having so much time in life. Why not keep to the ones that have the best chance of being enjoyable for me?

[@SavidgeReads]

@@mradcaqbdb oh totally. No judgement at all. I guess I would just assume if I loved one book I would probably love another. We’re all different and it’s all good. Lol.

[@cecilialau_]

The c*ck joke was right there, and you had to go for it. Simple as 😜😎 - Brill additions to your collection as always. Always come away with new books added to my tbr list on StoryGraph. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on Donal Ryan once you get to him! I have his The Spinning Heart on my shelf yet to read 🧡💛

[@SavidgeReads]

I would have let the finest of viewers down if I hadn’t make the 🐓 joke!

[@moniqueprins6426]

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[@JardineraAnge]

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[@byronsbrain]

Lightseekers by Femi Kayode is such a good book!

[@SavidgeReads]

Oooh I’m so pleased. I’m really looking forward to it!

[@cindyhaiken5644]

I am hearing so much buzz about Vaster Wilds and Glutton. I want to read Julia but don’t feel like rereading 1984 so we’ll have to see how that goes! I know you are ambivalent about Ann Patchett so Tom Lake might not be for you but I adored it and was not at all sad at the end (other than it was over). I think a 5-star anticipated reads video would be interesting but only if you share how it goes once you actually read the books! And many thanks for those fun black and white asides! 💖📚

[@SavidgeReads]

So many people recommended it I might read it in a vlog with In Memoriam and see how I get on with the most recommended books of the year… to me. Something a bit different.

[@cindyhaiken5644]

@@SavidgeReads A great idea!

[@sgaston3969]

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[@user-qo6tz1oe1v]

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[@SarkoMontaug]

Jhumpa Lahiri I find to be consistently good. Hope to hear what you think of that one.

[@SavidgeReads]

Oooh that’s very promising.

[@MJ-in-Canada]

When I first saw “Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands” by Kate Beaton, I thought, “Why would I want to read anything about the oil sands?” (insert snore here.) However, I’m glad I took a chance on it and I hope you’ll enjoy it, too. 🦆📚

[@MJ-in-Canada]

p.s. I'm a long-time lurker who finally subscribed. 😀

[@SavidgeReads]

That was kind of my thoughts on it when I first heard about it, I can’t lie.

[@SavidgeReads]

Awwwww thanks for subscribing AND for commenting.

[@MJ-in-Canada]

@@SavidgeReads Don't hesitate to DNF if it's not for you but it's worth a go.

[@SavidgeReads]

@@MJ-in-Canada ha. I wouldn’t have said yes to being sent it if I didn’t want to give it a whirl 🤣

[@emmafletcher5044]

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[@SavidgeReads]

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[@sniffingthesheets]

♥🤎💚 I'm intrigued by so many of these but esp excited for Learned by Heart!

[@SavidgeReads]

Anything Gentleman Jack and I’m pretty much on board. Actually there was one biography I don’t like to talk or really think about.

[@jenvcampbell]

The size of that font. OH NO! 🤦🏼‍♀ I feel betrayed.

[@SavidgeReads]

Hahahaha. The struggle could be real 🤣

[@katrinaandallthebooks7993]

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[@heatherkirkland9056]

You must read this book very old book on my shelf 2003 author Pete Hamill " forever " is a must read very interesting I also think your mother would love.

[@SavidgeReads]

Ooh ok. I’ll look it up. Is 2003 counted as very old… terrifying. Lol.

[@susprime7018]

That book Julia is it based on a character from 1984 by a modern writer? I just finished Holy Skirts by Rene Steinke, which had some almost voyeuristic sex scenes, but since it is a novel based on the life of Baroness Elsa of Dada Art Movement, especially her and Marcel Duchamp making a sex scene for an early film (don't know if all of it really happened), I think that was the idea.😊 My favorite drag queen character is from Midnight In the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt, have a signed copy but read long ago and now I'm not sure that I'm not remembering The Lady Chablis being interviewed by John Cusack (love him and his sister too) from the movie.❤ Have read and collected Patchett, particularly remember Taft and Bel Canto and I will read the new one Tom Lake. Good picture in the tourist book shop. I generally enjoy books written between the wars, so Persephone will appeal to me, I bought Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar during Women In Translation, does that count)? ❤❤❤📚

[@SavidgeReads]

Not all Persephone books are between war but quite a few are. If you’re into that era highly recommend Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson. Recently read it and loved it. Julia is by a modern author yes, it’s out next month I think.

[@alexandraa23]

UK covers are so much better than US covers 🥲

[@SavidgeReads]

Hahaha it’s funny you say that, cos I often think it’s the other way around 😂

[@alexandraa23]

@@SavidgeReads how funny! I often wait the 10 day shipping time from blackwells to the US just for the cover 😅 especially when I want the paperback before it’s been released here lol

[@NikoHL]

People don't buy many HB's...

[@SavidgeReads]

Depends on the HB. The Fraud is flying out the doors apparently this week and Oseman’s will next week. Whoosh.

[@jenniferfyffe6949]

Excellent as usually Simon, and lots to look forward to reading this fall. I love the If I Survive You, and meet Jonathan Escoffery at the Vancouver Writers Festival last October. You didn’t mention The Fraud by Zadie Smith, so I wonder if you are planning to read it? It’s getting lots of buzz in Vancouver. Lesser Known Monsters of the 21st Century by Kim Fu is a lovely collection of short stories Canadian small press…and I am finally reading Fire Rush on yours (and your mum’s recommendation) and I’m loving it. I am doing a hybrid of reading and listening to the audio, which has all the reggae beats that add to the ambiance!❤🎉💛🩵🖤📚

[@SavidgeReads]

I did the mixture of audio and book with Fire Rush, great way to experience it. Though I was more physical than audio as I struggle with fiction in my ears. I have Lesser Known Monsters on the shelves, have been eying some of this years Giller longlist two. Didn't mention The Fraud as I didn't get it in August, ha. I don't have a copy, I was told one was being sent but it never arrived, I am not too fussed as I haven't really 'got' Zadie's books, I have tried a couple. This one does sound more 'me', I am in no rush to pay £20 for it though!!

[@mariasmiles68]

Holy Batman! There are so many awesome books. I was traveling, and I stopped in at the Parnassus bookstore in the airport and almost picked up a signed copy of Tom Lake. I did, however, find a few other things to buy. 📚🩵💙💛🩷❤️

[@SavidgeReads]

Isn’t it amazing how we always manage to find a book or three we need to buy in any bookshop. Ha!

[@mariatavares8513]

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[@rachelknowles7363]

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