Reading Wrap Up | February 2021

[@crazybooklady8682]

Yess I really enjoyed The Pull Of The Stars too!

[@timetoread1795]

Man, I haven't been watching a ton of booktube so I haven't seen one of your videos in a minute and oh boy! So many things getting added to my list, lol. Good to see you, hope you are well!

[@cass465]

Acts Of Desperation sounds so interesting and I think you’re right that others will bring something personal to their reading. I was raised by a single mother and my grandmother so I really had a sense that I can do everything myself and I really would have thought that I was a confident, no nonsense kind of girl and I couldn’t relate to characters in stories that defended their abusers or settled for bad treatment ... until I was in an abusive relationship myself. Then I became that girl that I couldn’t understand. I would love to see more stories about this shift in perspective because I seriously view all stories about abuse completely differently now. And Acts Of Desperation sounds quite truthful.

[@tinaellkay23]

I read The Pull of the Stars a couple weeks ago and really enjoyed it. The slow pace and the detailed descriptions create an incredibly intense atmosphere; it's probably one of the most intense books I've ever read, and I could hardly put it down. Definitely have to read other novels by this author! :)

[@chrisliu8871]

Thank you so much for this recommendation! Absolutely like your push back hairstyle 🧡

[@rosegreensummer]

i always love your videos and analyses. I think i've given up reading for good, i can't any more, this last year ofconstantly thinking about this virus is too much, no concentration any more. First two sound amazing though

[@Gagging4Lit]

Your hair looks so luscious

[@ScullyPop]

I love your professionalism. And I always want to hear about the books.

[@FHMS97]

I cant wait to read The Pull of the Stars! ive been really into historical fiction lately and i LOVE irish fiction, so this one sounds perfect!! im so glad you enjoyed it ☺️ i might check out the audiobook as well

[@helenhickey3479]

I loved The Pull of The Stars, in my top 10 of books last year and really hope it makes the longlist for Women's Prize for Fiction. I read Lara as I want to read all of Bernadine Everisto's work. I preferred the first half too but overall enjoyed it. I must add We Are All Birds of Uganda to my tbr. By the way, your recent video about books set in the 50s, I read My Policeman by Bethan Roberts last week and if you haven't read that, I think you'll really enjoy it, set partly in present time and 50s.

[@booksandbargains]

I havent read the pull of the stars butfrom working on a covid ward I can definetely say its true, you can form that close bonds with people pretty much straight away.

[@deeeebbbbbbbbb]

My mum raised me with the same mentality, after having a horrendous life. It was very much taught to me all my life. My parents split when I was one. My dad Actually had a similar outlook I.e never do things for other, rely on yourself etc.

[@Tutankhamun18Reads]

I just read Evaristo’s Mr. Loverman in Feb and it was FANTASTIC

[@hannahmay11]

I think I need to read acts of desperation. So glad you loved all the birds!!

[@curioushmm9027]

i read trace a couple of years ago and it seemed so my kind of book and i was bewildered by how bewildered i was by it..so i was delighted to hear your response to it...i thought it was me.

[@leeh4343]

Trace sounds like it had so much potential - such a shame it didn’t live up to expectation as the parts you talked about sounded really interesting particularly about place names. Love how diverse your reading is and therefore your recs - great video 😊

[@millysbookshelf2101]

Interested in The Pull of the Stars - thank you for bringing it to my attention

[@kisiwa82]

As someone born and raised in Kenya, I've got to move Birds of Uganda up my TBR.

[@pastorytime2683]

Ooo I'm interested in Acts of Desperation and have it on hold at the library. Sounds fun! 😬

[@golda_devarim31.6]

the pull of the stars sounds very interesting indeed. i will give it a try. thank you

[@megmiller1671]

Love your videos 🥰

[@Wolfhailstorm]

Oh my gosh, that's so funny! I've just paused doing a book haul and the first one I hauled was we are all birds of Uganda!

[@SavidgeReads]

I must, must, must read We Are All Birds of Uganda. You’ve made me really want to read Skin even more than I already did. But should I read her debut first? I loved the way Lara takes us back generations. Ps. I’m smitten with your jumper.

[@electraandbooks5925]

Great wrap up ! I have added to my busy list We are all birds of Uganda, Skins and the title with stars. I am sorry for your disappointment with Trace. I had a pretty good month and need to record my wrap up. I need to read more non fiction as well though I have just finished reading this morning a harrowing memoir. I really like your hair style but I can’t help wandering if it’s your choice or because there’s a lockdown where you live ? Have a nice Sunday !

[@wronggeometry]

If you would like to be able to enjoy galleries, maybe you could try a free open uni taster course in art history. I used to feel like I just didn't get it but I had do a few art history assignments in my first year doing an open uni degree and lots of it just clicked into place for me. I feel like I can interpret form and style in art the same easy I can in literature. I also think understanding the context of an artist really helps appreciate their work, so maybe pick an artist who intrigues you and learn about their life and artistic approach.

[@RamblingsOfAnElfpire]

I'll definitely be picking up Lara now! I love novels in verse and Girl, Woman, Other was one of my favourite books of last year. February was a mixed bag for me! My least favourite was The Seep by Chana Porter - I found the idea and the world building amazing but thought it should have been a longer book. My favourite was Whites: On Race and Other Falsehoods by Otegha Uwagba. I also loved David Baddiel's Jews Don't Count, which though short, gave a great introduction to the themes and treatment of anti semitism particularly in the media.

[@anna-mariecollins8502]

I also loved The Pull of the Stars! I feel like not enough people are talking about it.

[@MarilynMayaMendoza]

I can explain how a woman is drawn to "Acts of Desperation". You are brought up in the 1950s with a parent telling you that you are ugly, will never find a husband, and not worth anything. You work your whole life to prove them wrong, even putting yourself in danger. It's only when you realize your worth and maybe write a memoir that you can feel you are enough. Then your true personality comes out and you feel joy. That was my life. Aloha

[@mam_68]

You speak too fast for me 😅