Week 5 Of Books Being Sick (Book Pickups!!)

[@sunnystitchfyi]

Hi Nick! I'm commenting on this older video to say thank you for recommending Small Things Like These. I listened to the audiobook this morning and can't wait to pick up a copy for my shelf and re-read it around Christmastime. Truly one of my favorite books I've ever read, so thank you so much! Can't wait to read more of Keegan.

[@DivineSource444]

Yup... I'm a maximalist too. Totally understand that..... Love your channel! Just bought 10 books after binge watching your vids. Yup, I'm ok. Way overdue for some new books as I haven't bought anything for a while. Thanks! 🙂

[@lozinthestacks]

7:49 The book buying justification is so real 🤣 I always say “I could be spending the money on worse things” ad infinitum until I have too many books

[@atthefiveforks8077]

Just finished Small Things Like These this morning .... WOW .. a great writing style and beautifully done. I felt as though I was in each scene, just sitting off to the side taking it all in..... Thanks for the recommendation on this one. Her writing is akin to one of my favorite Southern US authors, Pat Conroy. Just can't put the book down when you start.

[@kbyrnez3824]

A Swim in a Pond in the Rain breaks down some essays from Chekhov, Turgenev, Tolstoy, and Gogol. It was an incredible introduction to some Russian classics. Would recommend!

[@lozinthestacks]

Seconded!

[@michaelmazzella7355]

Thirded! I loved it

[@SuperDreamgirl91]

"Small things like these" is so beautiful, warm, emotionaly written. Love your channel. Sending love from Serbia, Europe 😊

[@eszemaszeszed]

no way, i legit just read Small Things Like These... and i'm also from Serbia, Vojvodina😭😭 besties

[@AshArtois]

Oooo please share your sports card collection. That's a big hobby of mine as well.

[@atthefiveforks8077]

Really enjoying your content. I've recently retired and can't wait to dive headlong into reading, which I've enjoyed all may life, but haven't had a lot of time for in the last few years... That all changes with 2024, so I'm really interested in books that might be outside my normal reading. I loved Anna Karenina, it's an epic novel.

[@ann-marieodonnell6102]

Keegan is wonderful writer. Her latest, So late in the Day is another fantastic book. Another of her books, Foster was actually made into a movie aswell. Cailín Ciúin, The Quiet Girl. Worth checking out.

[@ann-marieodonnell6102]

Haha, so eager to talk about Keegan, I should have kept watching before commenting! Enjoy!!!

[@mikecann4438]

I've also been crushing all of the Claire Keegan I can find. I'm really loving working through her collection. Enjoy the journey booksaresick!

[@aiscahill]

It makes me so happy to see such love for Claire Keegan! In all of her works, she's only published about 140,000 words total. She wastes nothing in terms of word count. Small Things Like These is set in my hometown, and there's been such a buzz around the film. It's premiering at the Berlin film festival in February. Also, not sure if you're aware but there was a beautifully poignant film made based on Foster called The Quiet Girl (An Cailín Ciúin) too. Also a huge recommend from me 😊

[@martasoltys9091]

If you can please review The Stone Angel. I hated this book in high school. I hated it so much I could barely read it. And then I read it at 30 ...and... well, I loved it so much I reread it right away. I love this list.

[@CompletelyCourtney]

I love your videos and your takes on books. It's nice that you're new here and into books that aren't only "viral". Hands down though, your outros are the best 😂

[@kylecurness2414]

I just ordered Claire Keegan's 4 books, cant wait to read them. I love a good short book I can read in a single sitting. Once again thanks for the recommendation, this channel is quickly becoming my favourite book channel.

[@Merikanova]

The consistencies in the covers are gorgeous. You’re lucky to have them

[@josephsecker402]

Thanks for another great video. I’ll look into some of those books, but I definitely should be on a book ban for now. I have too many books and no place to put them. I finished Carrie and I’m starting The Shining now.

[@jonathanstreetman9732]

Really enjoyed this, especially the Irish authors shoutouts -- not sure if you've read much Japanese literature but there's a lot of great stuff to discover. Haruki Murakami is fantastic and has published a bunch of books.

[@Lexsihn]

Bought all the Claire Keegan books because of this video. Love your format, gained a sub. Inspiring me to start my booktube channel

[@thomasceneri867]

Loved Small Things Like These! I have two short novels that are amazing: The Prime of Miss Brodie by Muriel Spark and The Pole by Ian McKewan. I did my master’s thesis on Morrison - Sula is amazing. The Bluest Eye, in my opinion, not so much.

[@eliotopian]

Anna karenina: I have the penguin deluxe paperback edition. I loooove that set. paperback, deckled edges, French flaps on the cover, floppy! so nice to hold. I love the count of monte Cristo in that set you have. it's teal with orange masquerade masks all over it.

[@Classicluce]

Love the video, such a refreshing format! what is the name of the channel you recommended around Anna Karenina? Thanks!

[@bearcards3497]

Looks like you picked up some great books! You've definitely sold me in the Keegan books! If you end up liking dostoevsky, I highly recommend notes from underground. That, and crime and punishment are my two favorites of his. But he's a great writer for sure. Thanks for sharing!

[@Catherine-gb2qy]

I found the writing of Never Let Me Go very mesmerising. It was a page turner but not in the same way as a thriller for example. It's hard to put down in a more subtle way.

[@booksaresick]

This gets my so hyped for it! Im going to read it either this month or next!

[@thesuperhero]

Added Claire Keegan to my holds at my library. Never heard of her but i'm excited!

[@eliotopian]

the bluest eye is one of my sisters top 2 books, that and 'she's come undone', im gonna try to read both of those this year

[@sdruss83]

If you want to keep the trend of good Irish novels going, I highly recommend Panenka by Ronan Hession. I took away so many good quotes from it, about things like what love is and what it can be, what it means to exist, etc. It's one of those books that's just pleasant to spend time with. You're review on Small Things Like These reminded me of Panenka, so I'm definitely gonna read that one!

[@Book_love001]

I really love C. Keegan , as you said - she can put so much story in only 100 pages it’s incredible . I also read foster from her and I love it even more . I really hope she will write more .

[@booksaresick]

I'm reading foster right now and oh man - I somehow love this even more. She's so good!

[@deviantreads]

You definitely need to read Crime and Punishment then. And those Keegan books sound great and love the simplicity of the covers they real draw you in. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽great book choices. And would love to know about these extra hobbies especially the baseball cards one 😂 my father played softball until he passed we use to travel with his team around Texas to all the softball ball game tournaments and mom mom got to go out of state with them several times. We have a big baseball collection including famous player’s autographs on cards and baseball.

[@ThePowerHoster]

I'm sure you would love the booktuber Mike's Book Review! He's a pretty chill dude and loves Stephen King.

[@Book_love001]

But the ending!! I'm just not sure if I understood the end correctly … 🤷🏻‍♀️🫢

[@michellem3662]

I apologize if I've already said this, but Mary: An Awakening of Terror by Nat Cassidy is AMAZING. I recommend the audiobook. It's literally my 5est 5 star book that I've read/listened to. The 5est. I understand that the TBR list, or in your case stack, can be overwhelming.... but listen to it so that I can hear you talk about it 🤣

[@Merikanova]

Tony Morrison, by God, is a gem anything by her

[@MCprofpap]

Thanks for the content, really enjoying it. Have you read 'Shuggie Bain' by Douglas Stewart ? Seriously recommend it, one of the best books I've ever read. Keep up the good work, best wishes from Portsmouth, UK

[@lozinthestacks]

Yes yes yes to Claire Keegan! The only downside to devouring her backlist is having no more Claire Keegan to read 😭

[@scottferris2686]

Nice video, I already downloaded Keegan to my phone to listen to on audio

[@booksaresick]

Nice! Hope you like it!

[@bansheeactual2927]

Brady's TikToks 100% got me into classic literature.

[@silviamenopiu6394]

What’s the account name pls?

[@brentstrykertalksalot]

Super encourage your journey into Russian lit, especially Dostoevsky. Take your time, read deeply and his books will change your life. Good vid!❤

[@Alittlefruitgoesalongway]

I second this. Dostoevsky is my favorite author.

[@brentstrykertalksalot]

@@Alittlefruitgoesalongway how blessed are we that such people are so talented like him, and that they share those talents with everyone!

[@tinacallaghan4900]

I'm mentioned in the acknowledgements of Small Things Like These.

[@darbysnacks]

I was surprised by how quickly I read through Crime and Punishment, if you're looking for a less chunky Dostoevsky book. If The Master and Margarita isn't on your radar, it's russian lit that's fun, goofy, and isn't super bleak.

[@booksaresick]

Ohhh sweet. thanks for that recommendation - I hadn't heard of that!

[@OnTheShelf64]

Some awesome recommendations here!! Ps love the Alexisonfire tattoo 🤘🏻

[@booksaresick]

theonlybandever

[@Book_love001]

I think we saw the same Jack Edwards youtube video 😂😂 - I also ordered afterwards the bee sting and mayflies . Also I’m really curious if you will like Anna Karenina , not sure about it , but I’m pretty sure you will like Dostoyevskys crime and punishment .

[@booksaresick]

I believe we may have - haha! He's got some unreal recommendations

[@Book_love001]

The way he talks about books is too seductive. I heard that people call him “ the youtube librarian” - very appropriate🤭

[@ZENEdits444]

I love your vids but I gotta ask what province are you from? Im in ontario and the weather has been so bad recently, perfect for reading

[@ritini2335]

I would bet my Chapters Indigo gift card that you are Canadian!😂

[@suzys735]

You should get a light therapy lamp. It mimics the sun’s light and can help!

[@booksaresick]

I keep looking into these! I should just do it.

[@wellthatsjustduckie]

Saying you don’t know who Charlie is is kinda funny since it’s the main character. Perks is one of my favorite books. I read it when I was 19 and I reread it almost every year.

[@booksaresick]

im excited for it! also excited to meet Charlie - haha!

[@chloroformperfume580]

Hi, I work in the bookshop in Ireland. If you would like the 4th book of Claire Keegan let me know and I can post it to you 😊

[@snippetsofpam184]

Are you still doing your podcast?

[@Gleamblossom]

I think you would really like Ian gubeli's channel. He also started recently and is big into Stephen King and fantasy

[@booksaresick]

Sweet, I’ll check him out!

[@meikusje]

Idk if you're aware, but JackintheBooks is Jack Edwards' second channel! So his main channel is just Jack Edwards. Also bookish content, some more longer form and themed stuff I think. I follow both and don't always check which videos are uploaded to what account, so I'm not entirely sure on the difference between the channels 🤭 but worth checking out his main channel as well, if you enjoy his content!

[@eliotopian]

I walked into Costco the other day. the tvs are like RIGHT there... and on the tv... was nick. or ok it was some guy in a band that looked like nick ten years ago maybe. I was like... omg... maybe this was when nick was @Guitarsaresick or something... 🤔 lol

[@booksaresick]

Hahaha! Sadly never was guitarsaresick but I’m curious as to who this was now!

[@dellh86]

Vitamin D is toxic in super high levels. Now I think you are safe if you aren't taking a clearly reckless amount at a time. Also you would be vomiting and stuff if you overdosed. 2 or 3 vitamin D capsules should be fine. Stay safe

[@charlieriel8930]

oh can you share those people you follow for book content?

[@booksaresick]

Jack in the books (here on KZbin) and Brady’s Bookshelf on TikTok :)

[@charlieriel8930]

@@booksaresick Thank you! Also im halfway through Piranesi and wowowow its really quite an interesting read!

[@buggecarael]

Do you have a goodreads?

[@AshArtois]

Also want your Goodreads nick!

[@goonerquinn4670]

Books are sick

[@SuzanneEstevez]

Nick, you’ve really found your groove with your videos. No silly gimmicks, no annoying music, and no sponsors. Just your reflections on books told eloquently and honestly. So, not only are you my favourite Bookstagrammer and Booktoker, but now you’re my favourite Booktuber!!!! @suzannes_book_reflections