Five More Hidden Gems: These Excellent Books Deserve More Love!

[@cafeaulivre]

Which books deserve more attention on social media? Let me know your hidden gems down below!

[@constancecampbell4610]

Philip K Dick, generally. He writes with such compassion.

[@stevenpace1849]

I read Jack London's novel Martin Eden in college. I have never forgotten it.

[@cafeaulivre]

That’s one by Jack London I havn’t read yet tbh….added to the tbr!

[@susan3037]

Love your choices! My favorite book is A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. I have read it several times since I was 11. I am now 74. I see something interesting every time I read it.

[@cafeaulivre]

Rereads can be such a great way to really get into a book! I reread the Secret History every fall and even after so many rereads, I still discover new insights!

[@susan3037]

Love that!@@cafeaulivre

[@comfynight4207]

you are so right about the hyper-fixation on the same books all over social media, therefore I love to see something outside the usual romance, thriller and fantasy books 🤩

[@cafeaulivre]

There are so many great books out there, it would be a shame to only read the same old few over and over again

[@still-reading]

The first underrated book to pop into my head is The Hidden Life of Trees, nonfiction by Wohlleben. Youll never look at a tree the same way after you read this! Also, I'm always trying to get people to read more Willa Cather. She was such a great writer, and her books are quite varied. Interesting video, thank you for sharing.

[@cafeaulivre]

I actually read The Hidden Life of Trees and found it absolutely fascinating!

[@still-reading]

@@cafeaulivre Awesome! I've never found anyone else who's read it!

[@cafeaulivre]

I got interested in the subject matter after watching the Green Planet series, read the series’ book first, then went on exploring other like it (The Hidden Life of Trees amongst them)

[@Nina_DP]

Willa Cather is just wonderful.

[@2134yanto]

I read The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night Time on its release back in 2003. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Could be time for a reread. Thanks for the reminder!

[@cafeaulivre]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@MimiLovesYarn]

I adored this video and have added curious case of the dog in the nighttime to my list! Your passion for these hidden gems is truly contagious!

[@cafeaulivre]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@EmmaStefan-os3ew]

”Status anxiety” is absolutely brilliant!

[@cafeaulivre]

If you enjoyed it and you havn’t read The Art of Travel by de Botton yet: another excellent book!

[@EmmaStefan-os3ew]

@@cafeaulivre I have read almost all of his books and loved them, but thank you for the recommendation!

[@BookwormAdventureGirl]

A few new ones for me here. I recently created a tag that talked about hidden gems. There are so many books that I don’t want to fall through the cracks of my memory. 😊💙

[@cafeaulivre]

I have a list of books people recommend to me on my phone myself 😋

[@lisamae6035]

I love “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night”!

[@cafeaulivre]

So many people seem to know and love it and yet, I never see anyone talk about it on social media. Such a shame!

[@shisharma]

Woaow totally unique list , your videos are always filled with unique and interesting recommendations which i love ❤ thankyou for making my tbr list intresting.

[@cafeaulivre]

It’s not just me: you guys recommend so many great books to me as well!

[@VTimmoni]

I love your work. Thank you.

[@cafeaulivre]

As always, thank you for watching!

[@amysmith1044]

This is a wonderful video with some great recommendations 🎉🎉 also Sir Richard Burton translated the Arabian Nights and as a Muslim this has always fascinated me😊 would love to read more about him. Thank you for the amazing content

[@cafeaulivre]

The same author, Iliya Trojanov, has also written a book about Burton undertaking the Hadj in disguise.

[@amysmith1044]

@@cafeaulivre wow this is fascinating! Thank you for sharing this💐💐

[@aiscahill]

The Curious Incident was SUCH a special read. I have vivid memories of reading it in my teens and loving it. I'm glad to see you recommend some Claire Keegan too! I hope to pick up the John Fosse sometime. You've given some great recommendations here 😊

[@cafeaulivre]

John Fosse was…an experience 😉

[@aiscahill]

@@cafeaulivre That's what I love to hear about a book!

[@constancecampbell4610]

I read The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time a few years ago. I thought it was compelling and unique. If my memory can be trusted, there was a section in which the boy ventured into the world alone and I truly felt overwhelmed by his sensory experiences. When that bit was over, I was so relieved. 👍

[@cafeaulivre]

It does make you think on how everyday things are ever so easy to us, but turn out to be huge obstacles for others.

[@constancecampbell4610]

@@cafeaulivre Oh, yes. Books are so valuable. We walk in another’s shoes. ✌️

[@margarethaines9310]

The Secret Agent, by Joseph Conrad! His "Heart of Darkness" gets all the love (for good reason), but The Secret Agent could be cast in our own times. A deeply psychological thriller and comment on how our individual decisions have the power to change the world.

[@cafeaulivre]

Oh, I wholeheartedly agree!!!

[@LitPicksbySarah]

Antarctica was the most beautiful and haunting short story I’ve ever read… the collection was so good! But that title story… incredible…

[@cafeaulivre]

I know, absolutely haunting 😮

[@BenjaminsBookclub]

I read the curious case of the dog in the nighttime around when it released when I was in highschool. I remember enjoying it a lot, but I think a lot of the themes may of gone over my head at the time, time for a reread

[@cafeaulivre]

That’s why rereads are great: we change and this our perception changes!

[@michellesorensen7518]

Love that Book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the night...gave this one to one of my students! Loved it.

[@cafeaulivre]

And yet, so few people seem to be talking about it. Not enough dragons, I guess 😉

[@suzanneboily5224]

Verity by Collen Hoover

[@NerdyNurseReads]

I love this idea!!! We need more videos like this!

[@cafeaulivre]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@JB-mm4jp]

Even the Birds Grow Silent by Alex Nye. Short stories. A journalist decides to interview Death in Edinburgh, who turns out to be a rather compassionate woman who does not always want to visit people but she knows her duty. The one about Leonard Cohen is the best for me, albeit one of the shortest. Humorous and deep at the same time.

[@cafeaulivre]

That sounds really interesting, added it to my tbr, thanks!

[@suzanneboily5224]

Acts of love and war by maggie Brookes

[@karenshann]

Carla by Mark Barry and The Other Hand by Chris Cleave are books that I never hear mentioned

[@GlynnMc82]

This is a fantastic and refreshing list ❤

[@cafeaulivre]

Thanks for watching!

[@bolivar1789]

Thanks a lot for the wonderful recommendations! Your enthusiasm is contagious. I haven't known about the other ones, but Status Anxiety is an excellent book indeed! Alain de Botton himself made also a documentary with the same name, which you can watch on youtube . It is two and a half hours long, but it is worth every minute! To your question: the one book that I wish everyone knew about is " Just Mercy. A Story of Justice and Redemption" by Bryan Stevenson. He is a hero of mine. They call him " The Nelson Mandela of USA ". The book has been made into a movie as well, as " Just Mercy", where Michael B. Jordan plays the role of Mr. Stevenson. I always prefer the book to the movie, but in this case both of them are brilliant. Best wishes to you and thanks again.

[@cafeaulivre]

I know what to watch tonight, thank you 😊

[@suzanneboily5224]

Your so fun thanks

[@beth3535]

Loved ‘The Curious …!’

[@cafeaulivre]

Don't think I know that one, who's the author?

[@beth3535]

@@cafeaulivre It’s just the short version of the title. Mark Haddon.

[@cafeaulivre]

I clearly need coffee 🤣

[@PageTurnersWithKatja]

Love claire keegan's books 💛

[@cafeaulivre]

It was my first book by her, but it certainly won't be my last, so if you have any recs, I'll happily take them :)

[@PageTurnersWithKatja]

@cafeaulivre small things like these 😊.

[@cafeaulivre]

Thanks 😊

[@gy2gy246]

I don't use social media. I rely on online book reviews by professional book reviewers..

[@cafeaulivre]

I guess we all have our own system

[@Bamz0rsOnline]

Yay, I really liked TCCOTDITN, good to see you liked it too :)

[@cafeaulivre]

Enjoyed it very much!