international booker 2024 broke me

[@TheDiscoKingOfficial]

"I think that this book is interesting...no I don't." I cackled

[@kiranreader]

i'm glad lol

[@LibraryLizard]

For me, when reading long/short lists, I try to evaluate the book through the lens of literary value instead of like/dislike. I am 59 years old and have found that books i dnf’d in my 20s because I hated them so much become a loved book in my 40s. Similarly, a favorite book from age 30, reread in my 50s, leaves my pondering how I could’ve enjoyed it so much. It’s not a matter of “Oh, I’m so much more sophisticated of a reader at 50 as opposed to 20,” but that reading enjoyment is completely subjective based on age, culture, life experience, education, etc., whereas literary value remains fairly unchanged by these variables. This is what I’ve discovered, at least, after decades of reading.

[@kiranreader]

that's a really good point!! literary merit is so imp!! are you reading anything from the ib longlist? would love to hear your thoughts on what your reading :)

[@rorororos]

This is my first vid of yours but I think I’m in love with you. You’re so witty, gorgeous, very enjoyable to watch, and loved seeing the reviews (over books I’ll probably wont read now) have a great day and happy spring

[@kiranreader]

tysm!!!!!!!!

[@casskrug]

i admire your dedication to reading all of these, i don’t think i could handle it!!

[@casskrug]

“i have my own wikipedia links to read i don’t need yours as well” LMAO i’m dying at this

[@kiranreader]

ty, ty!! honestly it kind of feels like a reading olympics or something silly like that 😂 but it def puts me in a mini slump afterwards lol

[@NerdyNurseReads]

love to unhinged intro and the shirt!!!!!

[@kiranreader]

lol!!! ty!! 💖

[@ExLibrisKari]

I’ve been waiting for someone to say if Kairos leans into the relationship or the historical aspect/political climate more. So thanks for addressing this! I’m definitely going to pick it up if it gets shortlisted because the premise interests me and I’m glad the historical part doesn’t take the lead. My favorite from the longlist so far is The Details

[@kiranreader]

i'm glad i was able to help you w/ kairos! can't wait to hear your thoughts when you read it 💖

[@bibliosophie]

first off, i LOVE yr blouse secondly, this video is making me chuckle very mightily

[@kiranreader]

omg ty!!! i'm glad it made u lol!! 💖

[@Djcooksandbooks]

I liked Not a River so I think maybe I’ll read White Nights too!

[@kiranreader]

yes!! would love to hear your thoughts when you read it!!

[@soniajohnson8878]

The time before the announcement is the best, read what takes our fancy and get excited about the potential longlist. Only read two of the longlist. Read The Details before announcement, an enjoyable reading experience, but forgettable. Now reading Crooked Plow, which is interesting in subject matter. Will pick up Not a River as I like Almada.

[@kiranreader]

agreed!! the excitement before the longlist is announced is unmatched!! i hope you like not a river! cant wait to hear what you think!!

[@Eternalplay]

Thanks for this... Will help me navigate short list reads

[@kiranreader]

💖💖

[@Eternalplay]

I read Simpatia and liked it, but it has stuck with me way more than I expected. I have questions and wish I was in a book club to discuss. I can't find a copy of white nights :-(

[@kiranreader]

yes simpatia would be a good one to discuss! i was able to order white nights from MTO Publishing

[@Lokster71]

Good video. The more time that passes the more I like 'A Dictator Calls' but it shouldn't be on this list. But then this panel seems to have got drunk on auto-fiction. Some of which barely qualifies as fiction.

[@kiranreader]

i know!! after this longlist they might want to rename the prize to account for all of the autofiction! lol

[@FrankOdonnell-ej3hd]

⚛😀

[@kiranreader]

ty for watching frank!! 😊