Every (Good) Book I've Read Recently.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

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[@TheLinguistsLibrary]

5 simple tips for language learners: 1. Follow creators in your target language (stick to topics you know and love like books or sports) 2. Buy a cook book, if you're learning a nonphonetic language try getting the audio with it. (Pairing your senses to new words as you shadow read goes a long way) 3. Get a language journal, write quotes you like and anything else you find useful. Next, try to talk your about day in your target language. (Working on your past simple is half of your verb-tense journey) 4. Reread a book you love in your target language and watch the adaptation if possible 5. Listen to music in your target language as much as possible

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Such great recommendations. Thank you. Cook book is a brilliant idea. I hadn't heard that one before!

[@oliviagibbons648]

I’m read East of Eden and my God, you are so right about it. Stunning in every way

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

I think about it everytime I read a chonky book. Those characters never left me!

[@BronsonMiller-b6p]

How is it that you haven't already blown up, gotten huge, and annoyed everyone with your ubiquitousness(?)? You're a national treasure. Carry on...

[@rubyanddelilahandnani]

I’m reading A Little Life and loving it. Nice to see you today, Ana.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Nice to see you! A Little Life is a good read in the summer (at least in my hemisphere it is now--not sure about yours). It doesn't feel so sad when the sun is out!

[@katieh1752]

I'm so glad I found your channel! Your video style and overall vibe is great.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Thank you so much! Really means a lot, a lot, a lot :)

[@emilyconstance6347]

i just wanted to say that i just read the beach by alex garland after you rec'd it in your summer books video and omg.. thank u sm for mentioning it.. save for the anticlimactic epilogue i loved it sm. couldn't put it down

[@zosia9335]

same! just finished it today. a great recommendation

[@sarah.emmanuelle]

Same ! Read it per this channels recommendation and it was an amazing way to pass the winter

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

!!!!! So happy to hear you got into it! It's such a quick read, but it gets to you. And lmaooo, the anticlimactic epilogue is v true

[@Kiki-oo3bw]

SO ready to add all of these to my tbr

[@claudiamasasa3484]

I love it when you do different accents! You’re so talented xoxo

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

Thank you! I do it in my daily life everyday--constant identity crisis hehehe

[@cathym3708]

Just finished reading “Death Valley” yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. I will have to pick up more of her books.

[@deblawrence8341]

LOVE your top! It's so pretty. 😍

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

It's a scarf hehehehe

[@papuknots8146]

Native Finnish speaker here 🙋‍♀️ I speak English and Swedish somewhat fluently, but I would like to learn German! Have studied it a bit but still a lot to learn! There was a tip in the comments for listening to music in the language you are trying to learn. When I was studying Swedish I used to listen to the band Kent (in Swedish off course) when i was prepping for the exams 😊

[@cathyg.9996]

I had no idea that Johnson isn’t your last name. Not sure why I don’t know that since I have been watching your channel when you had 600 or so subscribers. I would learn Italian and French. The painting behind you is stunning , I love the colors!

[@ATWTlover4ever1]

I read The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson. I'd never read proper fantasy before. Over the years I've read middle grade and YA fantasy, which is of course much shorter. This was 1250 pages. Biggest book I've ever tackled. I was definitely intimidated by its size and the fact that it's the first of a whole series. But oh my goodness, I loved it! The world building is incredibly in depth and interesting. I'm glad I stepped out of my comfort zone to try this. I will continue reading the series, but I needed a break first lol I'm 95% finished Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Completely different style. I am thoroughly enjoying. It's made me laugh, it's made me cry, and it's rejuvenated my creativity and how I see art.

[@nissasbookcorner]

fellow scandinavian here hehe my grandpa is full Finnish & my mom has spent a lot of time in Sweden so she knows the language! fun!

[@beatrizpardal9705]

I'm reading The Secrets of the Greek Tavern by Erin Palmisano, very refreshing and charming for summer 🤗

[@antropofagia810]

honey wake up new ana wallace johnson video just dropped!!

[@Sthemingway]

I just picked up Marjan Kamali's "The Lion Women of Tehran" because I loved "The Stationery Shop."

[@SavidgeReads]

Love a catch up with you, always have, always will. 💜📚 Oh and language. Hmmm. My dream is to learn them ALL. I am rubbish at them though. Rubbish.

[@marikafolkesson6624]

I’m reading and really enjoying Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck right now, which is this story of a very dysfunctional and icky relationship set in east Berlin in the 80’s. But I’m enjoying the historical retelling of DDR more than the actual relationship parts, as of now at least. Vad kul att du lär dig svenska! 😃

[@callista934]

read this book at the beginning of the year and felt the same way!!!

[@tobi_adediran]

For some reason, I had assumed Percival Everett’s novels wouldn’t be for me but you sold me on The Trees in your last vid and I’m loving it so far!! And recently, I fell in love with Orlando by Virginia Woolf!

[@thaliafernandez1378]

I’m currently reading East of Eden by John Steinbeck and The Beach by Alex Garland 💛 IM LOVING THESE BOOKS

[@dave_dhannoo]

With the Swedish link recommend Hakan Nesser if you like Crime Fiction, hi from England! :)

[@analuisarex]

Is that a scarf from Portugal that you are so fashionably wearing? I'm about to start watching your video but I justed noticed that and wanted to send you love from Portugal! ❤

[@katiehope2132]

I will always read whatever MB puts out. And I agree, Death Valley felt like a very personal exploration into something that was profound for her but not necessarily for a general reader. I’ve read a lot about grief and loss and was hoping for a nuanced take on the topic, but didn’t really get it. Which makes sense. Read an interview where Broder admitted to not having read much on either subjects-so this book was definitely an off the cuff catharsis book for her. Nothing wrong w that though, still enjoyed the read!

[@crvlad]

Ana is here, we are here.🤩

[@javaguy5783]

I'm reading " House of Leaves " right now. You might want to take a look at it if you haven't yet. It's a bit chunky though. It's seven hundred pages.

[@Val.Torres]

Currently reading Old Songs in a New Café by Robert James Waller. Its a few of his short essays that he wrote for the Iowa State University Press. Its a short and easy read. Definitely would recommend.

[@BrittBroadwood]

If you're looking for a good weird book would 1000% recommend Paradise Rot by Jenny Hval! Also super short so you can bang it out in a day

[@AnaMariaBotoser]

You look stunning in this video, Ana!!😍 I’m currently reading the book club pick, so I’m excited to see what you think😁 Btw, I’ve been reading a lot of Mariana Enriquez lately and I have a feeling you’d love her books (she has a few really good short story collections) P.S: I’d love to learn Italian and/or Russian

[@gilidominitz1842]

Read August blue by Deborah Levy! It's a BLAST for summerrr

[@nka30]

The fly 😂 epic

[@bookishly.introverted]

I happened upon your channel by accident recently and I'm so glad I did. I was watching videos from my favorite booktubers and there you were. A new person whose vibe drew me in. I wish Babbel would add Ukrainian to its app. That's what I've been studying for quite a while...maybe not as consistently as I would like, but I'll get there. Anyway, love your videos! Also, I'm enjoying your Patreon.

[@2morepages]

I am Spanish, I speak Spanish (duh), English, Italian and French. I am studying Japanese and Chinese. In my defense, learning languages is my hobby

[@mauddouglasa]

HEYYYYYY! Swedish viewer here :))))

[@bog-entities]

I'm curious whether you've ever read The Goat, or Who is Sylvia? by Edward Albee - I thought of that between your discussion of plays and just generally reaching for books that are more absurd/grotesque/etc. I haven't read this play since the height of the pandemic but I remember it very vividly because of how bizarre it got. I'd gone into it blind which honestly was probably the way to do it.

[@kdove2259]

Currently trying to balance learning Spanish (cuz heritage) and Japanese (cuz curiosity+I live in Japan rn) ✌️

[@courtenaywrites]

You finally read the Bataille!

[@annaascott]

Very much here for the weird books.

[@vmanias]

The story of the Eye, is the BEGINNING of every Reader’s adult life. 5stars.

[@sophieelsa7469]

Yo Ana, it's Sophie (idk if you recogniseyour repeat commenters...). I have been learning Norwegian since 2016 and actually moved to Norway im 2020. Are you Norwegian at all? Would you be interested in a list of Scandinavian book recommendations?

[@ErikaAmaral-ys1ns]

I'm brazilian, I speak portuguese but I wish to speak english very well

[@joelharris4399]

Is it me, or is Anna wearing a scarf or bandana that can pass for a strapless top? Actually looks great. It reminds me of the creative improvisation that went into the making of Hyman Roth's polo shirt in Godfather Part II, the black stripes achieved with the aid of a black marker. What a way to save 🤑🤑 The minute you mentioned weird fiction, I thought you were leaning toward something along the lines of Bret Easton Ellis transgressive aesthetics

[@WRam-fo2sc]

Ana, the NY Times just released a list: "The Top 100 Books of the 21st Century" as compiled and voted on by, I believe, 500 authors. "White Teeth" made the list.

[@miurtouissi1093]

what does speedrunning through a book mean?

[@eliasE989]

Angels in America the tv series is amazing. I bet the play is even better and deeper. I started reading Ferrante's My Brilliant Friend. Feels like a suitable book for summer.

[@fernandoojeda2132]

😁👍😘

[@quinntessentialreads6496]

MBGFs unite!!

[@dhutton77]

Um, Oliver Sacks did not write novels, Ana. He wrote non-fiction and his books are mostly essays.

[@AnaWallaceJohnson]

@@dhutton77 I know! I messed up and kept calling it a novel. Sometimes I slip up and say the wrong things! I’ve read two of his books now and admire his work a lot :)

[@dhutton77]

@@AnaWallaceJohnson I have read several myself and recommend him very highly for virtually anything he wrote. Also, on Denis Johnson (from your top 100 video) do read Jesus' Son. I am 73 and this is one of the greatest books of short stories I have ever read. Seeing your weird videos, I have a feeling you will love it.

[@Handmedownmac2]

Story of the Eye…it was disgusting…and I also read it in four hours.

[@harrylew]

The Sacks book isn't a novel. It recounts real-life case studies, not a fictional story. But no worries . . . I still love ya, babe!

[@aamnahere6250]

In the video where she recommends short books that can be read in a day, she keeps mentioning that the book 'Cockroaches' by Scholastique Mukosanga is a novel even though she does place it in the non fiction category in the video. She calls it a novel twice if not more. It's a memoir.

[@harrylew]

@@aamnahere6250, yes, I think she often uses the term "novel" to refer to a book or work in general, glossing over that it refers only to stories that aren't true. Granted, more writers today are producing novels with autobiographical elements, but I think the fundamental distinction between fiction and non-fiction is still valid.

[@nobbynoris]

Sweaty? Check. Tanned? Check. Clever? Check. Literary? Check. Sassier than a bagful of kittens all with their claws out? Reader, reader, I leave this to the prescience of your own good judgement. Ana WJ? Most definitely.

[@manumatcha]

why do i cringe with every single intro to her videos🙈