we explore the world of dark academia

[@josmith5992]

Ok, going to age myself here but I read The Secret History when it came out in 1992 when I myself was at university and loved it. Since college I’ve basically avoided campus novels like the plague, yet, I loved this discussion and now want Sierra to show plot structures with movement and humming for every book she reads! Also, I was with you on the ‘long and thick’ hilarity John 😉😂

[@andtheywerereaders]

Lol I'm so glad you got those hand movements bc it was EXACTLY how it was in my brain! -Sierra

[@francescakyanda9182]

The mention of An Absolutely Remarkable Thing and A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor made me so happy!! ❤

[@andtheywerereaders]

Currently still holds the spot of my favorite duology -Sierra

[@andtheywerereaders]

Those books are ICONIC

[@readingwithrebeccanicole]

I've been binging your videos and I love hearing your thoughts! I already had Babel on my list to read, but now I want to read the other books as well

[@andtheywerereaders]

Thank you so much! Let us know what you think of Babel when you get around to reading it

[@cheryllovestoread]

Great compare/contrast analysis!! 🤓

[@andtheywerereaders]

Thanks! We had a blast getting to know the genre. I'm curious to see if I pick up anymore this year :) -Sierra

[@JessicasLibraryCard]

I agree that I love it when writers use their area of expertise in a book. Babel was my favorite book last year!

[@andtheywerereaders]

Rightfully so, it was a blast

[@WhyNot-WhyNott]

Will definitely read the secret history

[@andtheywerereaders]

We don't want to overhype it... but we are also kinda obsessed

[@laurelwemyss]

A book Olive sent me your way, I want to get into dark academia and this video makes me want to give it a try even more. Look forward to more of your videos!

[@andtheywerereaders]

Thanks for watching! We are super thankful to a book Olive for sending so many great people our way! If you dive into dark academia, let us know what you think

[@collected-stories]

Hello! @Abookolive recommended your channel. Looking forward to learning more about you and what you are reading!

[@andtheywerereaders]

Thanks for joining us! Happy to have you here!

[@YourTrueShelf]

I read the secret history about 10 years ago and from what I remember, I loved the writing but the characters could be frustrating. I'd like to re-read it though. I adored Babel, it was on my best books of the year in 2022. If we were villains sounds very intriguing. I loved the comparison style and the pacing 😂 It would be cool to see you do this with romance, graphic novels or prize winners.

[@andtheywerereaders]

The characters could definitely be frustrating in the secret history and the way Tartt makes you feel about them has stuck with me. I love those ideas! Thanks for the feedback! - Jon

[@lizardlady69]

I need to know what y’all think of Bunny by Mona Awad!!!

[@andtheywerereaders]

It has been on our list for a long time! Sounds like we need to move it up

[@natalieanagnos5747]

I love this genre - I teach in higher ed, but nothing like what happens in these books happens where I teach-or does it? 😮

[@andtheywerereaders]

do some investigating, and we'll read your novel in a few years lol

[@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD]

Have y'all read Vita Nostra? Id love y'all to read it and do an addendum to this video.

[@andtheywerereaders]

Heard. 🙌🏽 This was only our introduction into this world, so any recs are appreciated! Adding to the never-ending tbr 👀

[@angelaholmes8888]

I didn't enjoy the secret history it was such a slog read for me one of the worst books of 2020 the year i read it 😴 As for babel i really enjoyed it the book started out slow but it did pick up over time i read it last year 👍🙂

[@andtheywerereaders]

Definitely understand how Secret History is not for everyone. Babel is a phenomenal book though!

[@crystaljordan7318]

Hi! Stopping by via the channel @abookolive. Nice to meet you! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on books. 😊

[@andtheywerereaders]

Nice to meet you too! Love having book discussions, so feel free to let us know your thoughts on books too!