Book Haul for September 2024

Come see what books I hauled in the month of September and let me know if you've read any in the comments. Expand for more information. 👇
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Books Hauled 📚
The Restaurant of Lost Recipes, Hisashi Kashiwai (translated by Jesse Kirkwood): bookshop.org/a...
Delinquents and Other Escape Attempts, Nick Rees Gardner: bookshop.org/a...
Misinterpretation, Ledia Xhoga: bookshop.org/a...
Teacher Man, Frank McCourt: bookshop.org/a...
Gentlemen and Players, Joanne Harris: bookshop.org/a...
Blonde Roots, Bernardine Evaristo: bookshop.org/a...
Justice, Larry Watson: bookshop.org/a...
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The Kamogawa Food Detectives, Hisashi Kashiwai (translated by Jesse Kirkwood): bookshop.org/a...
Night of the Living Rez, Morgan Talty: bookshop.org/a...
Fire Exit, Morgan Talty: bookshop.org/a...
Knockemstiff, Donald Ray Pollock: bookshop.org/a...
Angela’s Ashes, Frank McCourt: bookshop.org/a...
Chocolat, Joanne Harris: bookshop.org/a...
Girl, Woman, Other, Bernardine Evaristo: bookshop.org/a...
Mr. Loverman, Bernardine Evaristo: bookshop.org/a...
Montana 1948, Larry Watson: bookshop.org/a...
Small Things Like These, Claire Keegan: bookshop.org/a...
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[@onourpath]

Agree that Knockemstiff is fantastic, and his next two novels are miles better! (Come on, Donald Ray Pollock, write faster!) Of course, I love Larry Watson -- if you can find it, pick up Let Him Go: it's horrifying and so freaking excellent! Different publisher, so it won't match your others. I'm a sucker for campus stories, so I immediately put the Joanne Harris on my wishlist, thank you very much (and thanks to bookseller C/Kathy!) I read all three of Frank McCourt's books, and loved all three, plus I read two of Malachy McCourt's books, and loved them as well -- big fan of that family. Alphonse McCourt also has a book, but I haven't been able to find that one yet. I've had an ARC of Blonde Roots sitting on my shelf for years, not realizing what it was! Why? Because sometimes I'm an idiot! It's going into my "read soon" stack, so it's got a pretty good chance of being read before I die. 🤷🏻‍♀️ So, thanks, Greg!

[@SupposedlyFun]

I haven't read Donald Ray Pollock's other books, so thanks for the inspiration! I saw the movie Let Him Go and was interested in the book, but somehow it fell off my radar, so thanks for that as well.

[@onourpath]

@@SupposedlyFun I predict you will not regret either!

[@mradcaqbdb]

Ordered a copy of Delinquents after you’d read the description. Sounds great. Not easy to find in stock around here, which is a shame. Mr Loverman is my current physical read. Not very far in yet, but I love Barry! The Kamogawa Food Detectives books sound great. I’ve put them both on hold at the library. The Larry Watson books sound excellent too. I will look for them. Great book haul!

[@SupposedlyFun]

Thanks! I hope you like any of the books you pick up. I'm excited for them.

[@Roscoethecat]

I was thinking the same thing about Delinquents and Knockemstiff before you brought it up. Knockemstiff is a fantastic book!

[@SupposedlyFun]

It is! I hope more people discover Knockemstiff.

[@ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk]

You have a great library. Best wishes with what you choose to read. You must get recommended many books. If you are looking for a thriller, how about the Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett? I don't think you will regret it. If you do feel free to tell me off!

[@SupposedlyFun]

I read The Maltese Falcon in high school but have been thinking about rereading it. Thanks!

[@renee1292]

The Frank McCourt books are fabulous. His brother, Malachy, also wrote a memoir whose name escapes me. I was lucky to take a memoir writing weekend workshop and Malachy McCourt was on the panel.

[@SupposedlyFun]

Oh how fun! I’ve heard that Malachy’s book was fun.

[@marciajohansson769]

"I love🎵 a book🎶with 🎵maps🎶" says Greg as he chuckles to himself. 🥰Mother Marcia smiles... "that is so adorable" Thanks for brightening my day.

[@SupposedlyFun]

Thanks for watching!

[@neetupd8510]

I bought 3 books this month 1.Trespasses by Louise Kennedy 2.Determination by Tawseef Khan 3.My sister's keeper by Jodi Picoult

[@SupposedlyFun]

I loved Trespasses.

[@MJ-in-Canada]

I’m excited that you’re excited!😃I recommend “Mr. Loverman” if you want an enjoyable read with an unforgettable main character. I’d like to let you know about a new non-fiction book, “Frighten the Horses” by Oliver Radclyffe. Oliver used to be known as Nicky; a Connecticut housewife with four kids who came to the decision that they were probably a lesbian. Later, they realized they were meant to be a man. This is the story of their journey of gender identity.

[@SupposedlyFun]

I hadn't heard of that book--thanks!

[@julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641]

I’m sorry to tell you this Greg, but I gave up on Teacher Man 30 pages before the end… 😬 Can’t wait to hear what you think of it! 😉

[@SupposedlyFun]

Oh no! Giving up that close to the end is a bad sign.

[@pixilixy]

I bought Matrix after you talking about it. Also Under the whispering door by TJ Klune

[@SupposedlyFun]

I hope you like them!

[@dqan7372]

The eternal TBR is two books longer. :) Delinquents and Misinterpretation sound quite good.

[@SupposedlyFun]

I hope you like them!

[@user-qo6tz1oe1v]

I love Gentlemen and Players. Have several books by Joanne Harris

[@SupposedlyFun]

That’s good to know-thanks!

[@MyHumbleNest]

Big fan of Claire Keegan and Frank McCourt!

[@SupposedlyFun]

So good!

[@esther3237]

I‘ve read The Secret Lives of Church Ladies, Open Throat and I just started Razor Blade Tears. Loving all of them to the point I feel motivated to comment and I learned about all of them on your channel!

[@esther3237]

Also, Mr. Loverman is probably in my top 2 of the year if that means anything!

[@SupposedlyFun]

I’m so glad you liked them all! And that’s good to know about Mr. Loverman.

[@TimeTravelReads]

The Joanne Harris book sounds good.

[@SupposedlyFun]

It does, right?

[@jacquelinemcmenamin8204]

Did you know Mr Loverman is being adapted to film?

[@SupposedlyFun]

I did not! Wow!

[@curtisrobinson7962]

I had to Google. Says it (Mr Loverman) is an 8 part television series set to air later this year on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

[@petra1995]

I was traveling through parts of Europe in the first half of September and bought Marcovaldo by Italo Calvino (in Italian, bought in Italy), La Délicatesse du homard by Laure Manel (in French, bought in Luxemborg) and Die Knuedler-Verschwörung by Claude Dominicy (in German but set in Luxemburg, bought in Luxemburg). I actually also bought Das kommunistische Manifest in Trier, Germany, because Karl Marx was born in Trier. (I am a language enthusiast 😂)

[@SupposedlyFun]

Great souvenirs!

[@spexi513]

I too loved Angela’s Ashes and remember being very excited when you were reading it , but i continuously fail to remember he’s 2 more books that follow it 😳. Love hearing Teddy’s snores in conjunction w 📖 talk . 📚 🪱 🐕 😴 💚

[@SupposedlyFun]

Teddy is a cutie!

[@spexi513]

So cool getting a recommendation from Morgan Talty ! I know how much you love Night Of The Living Rez ( I read it based off your recommendation and also loved it ) so I’m geeking 🥳 🕺🏾 for you ! 📖🪱💚

[@SupposedlyFun]

It was a fun surprise!

[@bookofdust]

Since you always say you’re open to corrections, from a book design standpoint, the “crease” in a book is referred to as the “gutter.” And yes, many things get lost in the gutter, especially maps and illustrations.

[@SupposedlyFun]

Thanks.

[@petra1995]

The Lost Recipes English translation isn't released yet? I saw a translation into German in a bookstore in Luxembourg more than a week ago! I almost bought it because the cover was so cute

[@SupposedlyFun]

Timing with international editions can be so hard to track.