Every book I read in March | Reading wrap-up

[@rebecca.reader]

Hi Ben, wow! A good reading month !! So far for the womans prize I have read : Stone Blind, I'm a Fan, The Marriage Portrait, Curesd Bread and Fire Rush. I am just starting Trespasses. So far my favourite is The Marriage Portrait , although I really liked parts of Fire Rush too. I dnfed Glory last year , so unless it wins, I won't be trying that one again. Looking forward to hearing what you thought if them all!!

[@benreadsgood]

You’re making awesome progress thorough the list - looks like we’ve been tackling similar ones! I think my favourite so far has been I’m A Fan, but still gathering my thoughts on them all.

[@DogEaredMusings]

the furrows sounds really cool! I love an untrustworthy vibe! Fun wrap up!

[@benreadsgood]

Thanks Monika - I really enjoyed it!

[@SavidgeReads]

Oooh interesting thoughts on Women Talking. I will be talking about that in my wrap up next week. Oh I have thoughts. Hahaha. Really want to get to The Furrows at some point.

[@benreadsgood]

Looking forward to the wrap up! Will be interested to see how much your thoughts line up with mine… I suspect not very much 😂 The Furrows has been next up for you for blinkin’ ages hahaha

[@SavidgeReads]

@@benreadsgood ha. I know. I blame the Women’s Prize longlist and all the author events I’m hosting hehehe.

[@readandre-read]

I've been wondering about The Furrows so thanks for sharing those thoughts. I'll be reading Trespasses soon for the BookTube Prize judging; eager to get into it.

[@benreadsgood]

It’s a really interesting exploration of grief. Rewarding for the right readers but can see why it won’t be for everyone. Will talk more about Trespasses in a future video… it’s one I wasn’t excited about but turned out to be a very pleasant surprise! Hope you enjoy it 😊

[@fleurmeneve5780]

I love how you touched upon the male narration of Women talking. I feel the same. It is part of the book and makes do much sense. I even missed that exploration in the movie.

[@benreadsgood]

Thanks Fleur - it feels so integral to the context and the story, so I was surprised so see so many Goodreads reviewers upset about it.

[@YourTrueShelf]

Good month - I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the women's prize books!

[@benreadsgood]

Thanks Sarah! Just trying to finish off The Bandit Queens and then I’ll record my thought of the ones I’ve managed to get through 📚 Definitely an interesting bunch.

[@YourTrueShelf]

@@benreadsgood I've only got to 7 of them so far, so not brilliant! But I have more on my tbr. Can't wait for the short list. No doubt they'll all be from those I haven't read yet 😂

[@benreadsgood]

Haha it would be just our luck for the shortlist to be the ones we haven’t read 😂

[@ChronicleV]

The Furrows sounds super intriguing! I will add it to my TBR.

[@benreadsgood]

It’s definitely full of intrigue! I can see why readers have had a bit of a mixed reaction, but for me it was a hit.

[@troytradup]

Hi Ben. I've only recently discovered your channel and haven't watched a lot yet, but I will. I always appreciate calm, thoughtful, and straightforward presentation on BT -- looking forward to learning about some new books from you. Cheers!

[@benreadsgood]

Thanks Troy, that’s very kind of you to say! Great to have you hear 😊

[@kelseywood174]

Hi Ben! I am so glad you mentioned that reading too many books is unsatisfying in a way. I have been feeling the pressure to keep up with people on KZbin and read like 12-15 books a month, but I feel I'm cheating myself out of a quality reading experience!

[@benreadsgood]

Thanks Kelsey - glad I’m not the only one! It’s weird because when I think about it, the pressure is all pretty self-imposed. There are just so many books, and so little time 😭

[@hollyb118]

Holding my horses, but very curious what you thought of Trespasses. I have heard mixed reviews.

[@benreadsgood]

And you’ve got the perfect profile picture for this comment!!! 🐎 Trespasses actually surprised me. It’s not perfect, and I wasn’t expecting to like it, but I did!

[@rupachenthil]

Looking forward to your reviews on women prize for fiction longlist ones

[@benreadsgood]

Thanks Rupa! It’ll be with you before the shortlist is announced ♥️

[@jacquelinemcmenamin8204]

The best books I’ve read in March are Fellowship Points by Alice Elliott Dark My Fourth Time ,We Drowned by Sally Hayden ☘️👋🍀☕️📖📕📚

[@benreadsgood]

Thank you for sharing! My Fourth Time, We Drowned sounds absolutely heartbreaking, especially given the current political discourse in the UK.

[@WelcometotheMuseum]

The Pachinko Parlour is on my list! 🥰

[@benreadsgood]

It’s great! Hope you enjoy it 😊

[@charlottemolloy]

I totally agree with you on why it's important that the womens voices were framed through a man's writing. I think it drives the point home.

[@benreadsgood]

Thanks Charlotte, definitely with you on that. The medium was the message!

[@benreadsgood]

P.S. I really need to catch up on your videos. I haven’t had much Booktube-watching time recently, and you have been prolific!!!

[@charlottemolloy]

@@benreadsgood ah thanks Ben! I've been attempting 2 per week... Who knows how long that'll last! 😂😂

[@justines9233]

Women Talking is based on true events in a Mennonite community in Bolivia.

[@benreadsgood]

Indeed - it’s a shocking story! I think Toews sees the work more of a ‘fictional reaction’ than directly being based on the true story, which makes sense as I guess it gives her a bit more poetic license over the plot.

[@justines9233]

@@benreadsgood yes, definitely a fictional reaction.

[@spexi513]

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