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Booker Prize 2024 Longlist Reaction @EricKarlAnderson
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Booker Prize 2024 Longlist Reaction
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-07-30 | The 2024 Booker longlist is here! I discuss the 13 novels nominated for this year's prize, what I've read and what I'm reading next. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- More about this year's Booker Prize: thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/prize-years/2024 Join in the Booker Prize 2024 Reading Challenge: thebookerprizes.com/reading-challenge Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Shortlist announced: September 16 Winner announced: November 12 Books discussed & purchase links: My Friends by Hisham Matar uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480 James – Percival Everett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238 This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messuduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349127057 Orbital by Samantha Harvey uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334342 Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914198724 Held by Anne Michaelsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526659118 Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787304550 The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241652305 Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wooduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399724340 Wild Houses by Colin Barrett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780224099851 Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787331747 Playground by Richard Powers uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529154313 Enlightenment by Sarah Perry uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334991 My full reviews of some of these books: My Friends by Hisham Mataryoutube.com/watch?v=XPwu3keS-UI James – Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnE Orbital by Samantha Harveyyoutube.com/watch?v=XXEEUi1T5dU This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messudyoutube.com/watch?v=xZALfdI3lJ8 Headshot by Rita Bullwinkelyoutube.com/watch?v=H9dhH21blgg Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:50 Longlist overview 6:04 My Friends 8:20 James 10:55 This Strange Eventful History 12:27 Orbital 14:35 Headshot 16:51 Held 18:19 Wandering Stars 19:57 The Safekeep 21:16 Stone Yard Devotional 22:30 Wild Houses 23:44 Creation Lake 24:50 Playground 26:06 Enlightenment 27:37 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-10-17 | It's a crisp Autumnal day and I've got a big stack of new books I'm looking forward to reading. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Check out this range of excellent reading lights from Serious Readers: try.seriousreaders.com/pages/eric Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: Our Evenings – Alan Hollinghurst uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781447208235 Juice – Tim Winton uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035050598 Gliff – Ali Smithuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241665572 Fathers and Fugitives – SJ Naude uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787705432 Fire Exit – Morgan Talty uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781916751040 A Simple Intervention – Yael Inokai uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781908670878 Too Great a Sky – Liliana Corobca uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781911710134 The Thinking About-Gladys Machine – Mario Levrero uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781916751064 Not Waving but Drowning – Stevie Smithuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571391615 Djinns – Fatma Aydemir uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781916806023 The Sequel – Jean Hanff Korelitz uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571391226 The Unfinished Harauld Hughes – Richard Ayoadeuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571377893 The American No – Rupert Everett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781408714195 Don't Go to Sleep in the Dark – Celia Fremlinuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571391288 The Dead of Winter – Sarah Clegg uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781803511535 The Siege – Ben Macintyreuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241675670 The Rest is History Returns – Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrookuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526668646 War of the Worlds – Chris Moulduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571377398 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:50 Our Evenings 1:50 Juice 2:41 Gliff 4:17 Fathers and Fugitives 4:53 Serious Readers AD 6:17 Fire Exit 7:12 A Simple Intervention 7:50 Too Great a Sky 8:24 The Thinking About Gladys Machine 8:50 Not Waving but Drowning 9:15 Djinns 9:42 The Sequel 10:26 The Unfinished Harauld Hughes 11:54 The American No 12:17 Don't Go to Sleep in the Dark 12:45 The Dead of Winter 13:34 The Siege 14:28 The Rest is History Returns 15:11 War of the Worlds 15:32 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-10-14 | A chat about a comments Barbara Kingsolver made about Sally Rooney and discussing differences in literary fiction. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: Holding the Line by Barbara Kingsolveruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571392070 Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolveruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571376483 Intermezzo by Sally Rooneyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571365463 Playground by Richard Powersuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529154313 The Overstory by Richard Powersuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781784708245 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
The British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding 2024
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-10-10 | There's a diverse and fascinating group of books shortlisted for the non-fiction book award The British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding 2024. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- The British Academy Book Prize: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/british-academy-book-prize-global-cultural-understanding Book free tickets to watch the October 21 shortlist event online: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/we-are-the-british-academy/british-academy-book-prize-2024-shortlist-event Book free tickets to watch the October 22 winner announcement online: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/british-academy-book-prize-winner-announcement-2024 Books discussed & purchase links: Papyrus by Irene Vallejo (translated by Charlotte Whittle)uk.bookshop.org/p/books/papyrus-the-no-1-international-bestseller-irene-vallejo/7416625?ean=9781529344004 Smoke and Ashes by Amitav Ghoshuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529349245 Language City by Ross Perlinuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781804710715 Divided by Annabel Sowemimouk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781788169219 The Tame and the Wild by Marcy Nortonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780674737525 Material World by Ed Conway uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780753559178 The Secret Lives of Numbers by Kate Kitagawa & Timothy Revell uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241544112 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:56 The 2024 shortlist 1:38 Prize overview 3:16 Smoke and Ashes 6:07 Language City 7:39 Divided 8:52 The Tame and the Wild 10:19 Material World 11:35 The Secret Lives of Numbers 12:58 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Nobel Prize for Literature 2024 Winner Reaction
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-10-10 | Join me in watching the announcement of the Nobel Prize for Literature 2024 winner and giving my comments about their books. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Tilted Axis Press: tiltedaxispress.com/blog/2024/9/19/we-need-your-help-to-continue-publishing-what-matters Books discussed & purchase links: The Vegetarian uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781803510057 Human Actsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781846275975 The White Book uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781846276958 My full reviews of these books: The Vegetarian lonesomereader.com/blog/2015/12/24/the-vegetarian-by-han-kang-translated-by-deborah-smith Human Actslonesomereader.com/blog/2016/1/8/human-acts-by-han-kang-translated-by-deborah-smith The White Book lonesomereader.com/blog/2017/11/7/the-white-book-by-han-kang-translated-by-deborah-smith Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:31 Nobel Rules 2:04 Possible candidates 10:03 Winner Announcement 12:01 Discussion about the winner 16:17 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
8 Classics TBR Before the End of the Year 2024
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-10-07 | Here's a group of classics and modern classics I'm hoping to read before the end of 2024. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Katie's intro to The Mystery of Edwin Drood: youtube.com/watch?v=8Qn-e0y25O4 Books discussed & purchase links: The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Charles Dickensuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781528717038 In a Glass Darkly by Sheridan Le Fanuuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781840225525 The Public Image by Muriel Spark uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781844089673 Neighbors by Diane Oliveruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571386086 The World Next Door by Fritz Petershirschgiovanni.com/books/the-world-next-door Love's Work by Gillian Roseuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241645499 Blue Hills Remembered by Rosemary Sutcliffuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781912766802 Queer by William Burroughsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780141189918 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:14 The Mystery of Edwin Drood 3:08 In a Glass Darkly 4:39 The Public Image 6:02 Neighbors 7:20 The World Next Door 8:30 Love's Work 9:22 Blue Hills Remembered 10:29 Queer 11:55 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Reading Wrap Up / September 2024
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-10-03 | A casual chat about bookish events I went to in September and the 10 different novels I read over the month. Click ‘Show More’ for info. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: A Girl Returned by Donatella Di Pietrantonio (translated by Ann Goldstein)uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787702653 Mongrel by Hanako Footmanuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781804440438 The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barryuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805302117 Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristouk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241145784 Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787331747 Shy Creatures by Clare Chambersuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399602556 Intermezzo by Sally Rooneyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571365463 Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibehuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241618257 Hard by a Great Forest by Leo Vardiashviliuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526659828 Light Over Liskeard by Louis de Bernieresuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787303997 My full reviews of some of these books: Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristoyoutube.com/watch?v=CiZuBwRiWTE Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner youtube.com/watch?v=EmkRSvWA0uA Shy Creatures by Clare Chambersyoutube.com/watch?v=rPTLD6Qc86g Intermezzo by Sally Rooneyyoutube.com/watch?v=bCpp3a22onA Blessings, Hard by a Great Forest & Light Over Liskeard youtube.com/watch?v=NK_JfYlySpk Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:42 Bookish events 4:52 A Girl Returned 8:02 Mongrel 11:30 The Heart in Winter 14:34 Mr Loverman 17:31 Creation Lake 20:18 Shy Creatures 22:00 Intermezzo 24:39 Blessings 26:10 Hard by a Great Forest 27:55 Light Over Liskeard 29:34 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
National Book Award for Fiction 2024 shortlist reaction
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-10-01 | Such an exciting shortlist for the 2024 National Book Award for Fiction! Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub My video about the longlist: youtube.com/watch?v=kEO6FRyyUCU Books discussed & purchase links: My Friends by Hisham Matar uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480 James by Percival Everett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238 Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035026067 All Fours by Miranda July uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781838853440 Ghostroots by Pemi Agudauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349018225 My full reviews of some of these books: My Friends by Hisham Mataryoutube.com/watch?v=XPwu3keS-UI James – Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnE Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaryoutube.com/watch?v=3gpSnm9VpM4 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney / review
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-30 | I spent the weekend reading Sally Rooney's new novel about messy family/romantic relationships and have some thoughts on it. Click ‘Show More’ for info. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Intermezzo by Sally Rooneyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571365463 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Shy Creatures by Clare Chambers / review
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-29 | I'm someone who has always been reserved and quiet so I found it very moving how this novel depicts caring individuals who reach out to shy creatures. Click ‘Show More’ for info. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Shy Creatures by Clare Chambersuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399602556 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-27 | I have a huge stack of new books I've acquired recently from my birthday, trips to Irish bookshops and new titles sent by publishers. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Check out this range of excellent reading lights from Serious Readers: try.seriousreaders.com/pages/eric Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: Heart Be At Peace – Donal Ryanuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780857525239 Erotic Vagrancy – Roger Lewisuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780857381729 Shy Creatures – Claire Chamberstidd.ly/3XDkWkp The Fertile Earth – Ruthvika Rao uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780861546541 The Mighty Red – Louise Erdrich uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781472159519 Intermezzo – Sally Rooneyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571365463 Half Swimmer – Katja Oskampuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781916806009 A Scarab Where the Heart Should Be – Marieke Bigg uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781915368614 If Only – Vigdis Hjorth uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781839768880 Medusa of the Roses – Navid Sinakiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781800816374 Mama Day – Gloria Naylor uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349016153 Lord of the Flies graphic novel – William Golding uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571374250 A Sunny Place for Shady People – Mariana Enriquez uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781803511238 A Kid from Marlboro Road – Edward Burnsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781644214077 Dendrites – Kallia Papadaki uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781642861365 Bone Black – Bell Hooks uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349704968 My Roman Year – Andre Aciman uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571385171 Citizen Poet – Eavan Boland uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781800171701 Wild Thing – Sue Prideaux uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571365937 We Solve Murders – Richard Osmanuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241608364 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:26 Heart Be At Peace 2:31 Erotic Vagrancy 3:23 Shy Creatures 4:30 The Fertile Earth 5:48 Serious Readers AD 7:14 The Mighty Red 8:21 Intermezzo 9:12 Half Swimmer 9:58 A Scarab Where the Heart Should Be 10:59 If Only 12:01 Medusa of the Roses 12:42 Mama Day 13:26 Lord of the Flies graphic novel 14:16 A Sunny Place for Shady People 15:09 A Kid from Marlboro Road 15:48 Dendrites 16:22 Bone Black 16:50 My Roman Year 17:12 Citizen Poet 17:45 Wild Thing 18:46 We Solve Murders 19:36 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
This Book Was Not What I Was Expecting
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-25 | Though it's presented as a spy thriller this novel is about so much more including Neanderthals, Joan Crawford, political ideologies and the French countryside. Click ‘Show More’ for info. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Creation Lake by Rachel Kushneruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787331747 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Big Books TBR Before the End of the Year 2024
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-23 | Here are 5 books that are veeeery long but I'd like to read them before the end of 2024. Click ‘Show More’ for info. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: Our London Lives – Christine Dwyer Hickeyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805461326 Familiaris – David Wroblewski uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349147086 The Watermark by Sam Millsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781783789658 Collected Works – Lydia Sandgren (translated by Agnes Broome)uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781782278009 Erotic Vagrancy - Roger Lewisuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780857381743 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristo / review
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-21 | This novel was both hilarious and very emotional to read as its central character is so engaging, vibrant and witty. Click ‘Show More’ for info. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristouk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241145784 Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristouk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241984994 Revolutionary Acts by Jason Okundayeuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571372218 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-19 | Here are ten books I'm planning on reading over Autumn because many are atmospheric, spooky or melancholy. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: Boy with a Black Rooster by Stefanie Vor Schulte uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781911648772 The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Enguk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781786893895 Rosarita by Anita Desaiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035044436 Anyone's Ghost by August Thompson Swift River by Essie Chambersuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349703862 All the World Besides by Garrard Conleyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781804710845 Shadowplay by Joseph O'Connoruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781784709150 The Third Love by Hiromi Kawakamiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781783788873 Haunted Tales by Adam MacQueenuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781800754454 Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael Hurleyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399817486 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:33 Boy with a Black Rooster 2:19 The Garden of Evening Mists 3:20 Rosarita 4:02 Anyone's Ghost 4:52 Swift River 5:39 All the World Besides 6:48 Shadowplay 7:59 The Third Love 8:50 Haunted Tales 9:51 Barrowbeck 11:10 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Percival Everett on James interviewed by Caleb Azumah Nelson
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-18 | A discussion about Everett's novel "James" at Brixton Library on April 13, 2024
The Booker Prize 2024 shortlist reaction
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-16 | Watch my instant reaction as I discover each book that is on the Booker shortlist before giving an overview of all 6 novels. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- More about this year's Booker Prize: thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/prize-years/2024 Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub My video reaction to the 2024 Booker longlist: youtube.com/watch?v=0wyJx5_eDyk My shortlist predictions: youtube.com/watch?v=zhOBM5YbNEs Winner announced: November 12 Books discussed & purchase links: My Friends by Hisham Matar uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480 James by Percival Everett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238 This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messuduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349127057 Orbital by Samantha Harvey uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334342 Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914198724 Held by Anne Michaelsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526659118 Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787304550 The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241652305 Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wooduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399724340 Wild Houses by Colin Barrett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780224099851 Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787331747 Playground by Richard Powers uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529154313 Enlightenment by Sarah Perry uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334991 My full reviews of some of these books: My Friends by Hisham Mataryoutube.com/watch?v=XPwu3keS-UI James – Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnE Orbital by Samantha Harveyyoutube.com/watch?v=XXEEUi1T5dU This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messudyoutube.com/watch?v=xZALfdI3lJ8 Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Woodyoutube.com/watch?v=WSIjQV2rAYg The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden youtube.com/watch?v=WO1eXxrorGQ Headshot by Rita Bullwinkelyoutube.com/watch?v=H9dhH21blgg Enlightenment by Sarah Perry youtube.com/watch?v=pv0KgXiO93s Held by Anne Michaelsyoutube.com/watch?v=6xuHK8_fvp0 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:43 shortlist reveal 5:52 discussing each novel listed 24:52 conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
National Book Award for Fiction longlist reaction
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-14 | A quick look at the 10 books longlisted for the National Book Award for Fiction. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787331747 My Friends by Hisham Matar uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480 James by Percival Everett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238 Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035026067 All Fours by Miranda July uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781838853440 Yr Dead by Sam Saxuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914198861 Ghostroots by Pemi Agudauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349018225 The Most by Jessica Anthony uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529928877 Catalina by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte My full reviews of some of these books: My Friends by Hisham Mataryoutube.com/watch?v=XPwu3keS-UI James – Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnE Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaryoutube.com/watch?v=3gpSnm9VpM4 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:08 Creation Lake 2:47 My Friends 4:30 James 5:41 Martyr 6:57 All Fours 7:40 Yr Dead 8:04 Ghostroots 8:46 The Most 9:40 Catalina 10:42 Rejection -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
3 Modern Adventure Novels
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-13 | Recently I read 3 prize-nominated novels which depict fascinating journeys through different landscapes, countries and cultures. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- The Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize: wilbur-niso-smithfoundation.org/awards/intro Winner announced: Thursday 19th September My overview of the 2024 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize shortlist: youtube.com/watch?v=BqVUSyqv954 Discussing 3 Gripping Historical Novels: youtube.com/watch?v=qTdgPbj7hIw Books discussed & purchase links: Hard by a Great Forest by Leo Vardiashvili uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526659828 Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibehuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241618257 Light Over Liskeard by Louis de Bernieresuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787303997 Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGilluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529177435 The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Milleruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780857529268 Saltblood by Francesca de Toresuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526661333 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:21 Hard by a Great Forest 5:26 Blessings 7:36 Light Over Liskeard 10:58 My ranking and winner prediction -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Booker Prize 2024 shortlist predictions
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-11 | Here are my hopes and predictions for which 6 novels will be shortlisted for the Booker Prize on Sept 16th. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- More about this year's Booker Prize: thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/prize-years/2024 Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub My video reaction to the 2024 Booker longlist: youtube.com/watch?v=0wyJx5_eDyk Shortlist announced: September 16 Winner announced: November 12 Books discussed & purchase links: My Friends by Hisham Matar uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480 James by Percival Everett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238 This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messuduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349127057 Orbital by Samantha Harvey uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334342 Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914198724 Held by Anne Michaelsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526659118 Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787304550 The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241652305 Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wooduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399724340 Wild Houses by Colin Barrett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780224099851 Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787331747 Playground by Richard Powers uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529154313 Enlightenment by Sarah Perry uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334991 My full reviews of some of these books: My Friends by Hisham Mataryoutube.com/watch?v=XPwu3keS-UI James – Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnE Orbital by Samantha Harveyyoutube.com/watch?v=XXEEUi1T5dU This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messudyoutube.com/watch?v=xZALfdI3lJ8 Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Woodyoutube.com/watch?v=WSIjQV2rAYg The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden youtube.com/watch?v=WO1eXxrorGQ Headshot by Rita Bullwinkelyoutube.com/watch?v=H9dhH21blgg Enlightenment by Sarah Perry youtube.com/watch?v=pv0KgXiO93s Held by Anne Michaelsyoutube.com/watch?v=6xuHK8_fvp0 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood / review
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-10 | This excellent meditative Booker novel dramatises so many issues I've been wrestling with for a long time. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wooduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399724340 Ladder of Years by Anne Tyleruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780099479413 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Reading Wrap Up / August 2024
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-09 | In August I read some fantastic book prize nominated books, excellent epics, Irish fiction and a dud. Click ‘Show More’ for info. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Stroutuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241634356 Night by Edna O'Brienuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571270293 Wild Houses by Colin Barrett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780224099851 Held by Anne Michaelsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526659118 The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241652305 The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh by Ingrid Persauduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571386499 There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241435014 The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Milleruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780857529268 Saltblood by Francesca de Toresuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526661333 My full reviews of some of these books: Held by Anne Michaelsyoutube.com/watch?v=6xuHK8_fvp0 The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden youtube.com/watch?v=WO1eXxrorGQ There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak youtube.com/watch?v=3HBW7oi4CEw Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:25 Irish trip 2:16 Tell Me Everything 7:56 Night 10:30 Wild Houses 12:56 Held 15:00 The Safekeep 16:27 The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh 17:39 There Are Rivers in the Sky 19:37 The Curse of Pietro Houdini 21:43 Saltblood 23:50 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Unbox Books with Me – September 2024
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-07 | Join me in opening a big stack of book mail that was waiting for me after I returned home from an Irish holiday. #AD Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub My review of North Woods & baking iced apple buns: youtube.com/watch?v=6OUngX1wMqs Books discussed & purchase links: North Woods – Daniel Masonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399809306 Caesaria – Hanna Nordenhokuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781738459414 Close Encounters of the Fungi Kind – Richard Forteyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008639686 The Golden Road – William Dalrymple uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781408864418 What I Know About You – Eric Chacouruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913547851 Meadowlands Dawn – Jo Beallepoquepress.com/jo-beall The Volcano Daughters – Gina Maria Balibrera uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780861545384 A Man with No Title – Xavier Le Clercuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780863569821 Enduring Wisdom – Queen Elizabeth IIuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780281090372 The Land in Winter – Andrew Milleruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529354270 Model Home – Rivers Solomonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529901696 Creation Lake – Rachel Kushneruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787331747 Entitlement – Rumaan Alamuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526674180 The Drowned – John Banvilleuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571370818 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:25 North Woods goodies 3:36 Caesaria 4:52 Close Encounters of the Fungi Kind 6:06 door bell 6:10 The Golden Road 7:29 What I Know About You 8:24 Meadowlands Dawn 9:05 The Volcano Daughters 9:56 A Man with No Title 10:58 Enduring Wisdom 11:53 The Land in Winter 13:02 Model Home 14:07 Creation Lake 14:46 Entitlement 15:55 The Drowned 16:58 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak / review
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-04 | I was totally engrossed by this beautiful, complex and impressive new epic novel. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241435014 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh by Ingrid Persaud / review
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-09-02 | This historical novel was so fascinating and such a joy to read I wish it had been listed for the Booker Prize. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Ros' review of this novel: youtube.com/watch?v=fT734IzWf2A The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh by Ingrid Persauduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571386499 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
The Best Books from 8 years of Booktube
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-08-30 | I discuss my booktube journey and some favourite books from 8 years of making videos on YouTube. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub The Biggest Books Year-By-Year on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=D569ZcfKe74 My Beginner's Guide to Reading Joyce Carol Oates from 8 years ago: youtube.com/watch?v=f0OoLH29atw&t=47s My interview with Richard Powers: youtube.com/watch?v=VdFU1nNCqwE Books discussed & purchase links: Solar Bones by Mike McCormackuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781350372528 A Book of American Martyrs by Joyce Carol Oatesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008221713 Washington Black by Esi Edugyan uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781846689604 Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl by Andrea Lawloruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529007671 Minor Detail by Adania Shibli uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913097172 Bewilderment by Richard Powersuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529115253 Elena Knows by Claudia Pineiro uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781999368432 Solenoid by Mircea Cartarescuuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805333197 My Friends by Hisham Matar uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480 My full reviews of these books: Solar Bones by Mike McCormacklonesomereader.com/blog/2016/7/18/solar-bones-by-mike-mccormack A Book of American Martyrs by Joyce Carol Oateslonesomereader.com/blog/2017/2/28/a-book-of-american-martyrs-by-joyce-carol-oates Washington Black by Esi Edugyan lonesomereader.com/blog/2018/8/24/washington-black-by-esi-edugyan Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl by Andrea Lawlorlonesomereader.com/blog/2019/11/18/paul-takes-the-form-of-a-mortal-girl-by-andrea-lawlor Minor Detail by Adania Shibli lonesomereader.com/blog/2020/5/21/minor-detail-by-adania-shibli-translated-by-elisabeth-jaquette Bewilderment by Richard Powersyoutube.com/watch?v=mdB49ngIT7Q Elena Knows by Claudia Pineiro lonesomereader.com/blog/2022/2/16/elena-knows-by-claudia-pineiro-translated-by-frances-riddle Solenoid by Mircea Cartarescuyoutube.com/watch?v=vfIVQUaQk4c My Friends by Hisham Matar youtube.com/watch?v=XPwu3keS-UI Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:41 2016 3:43 2017 6:10 2018 9:21 2019 11:03 2020 12:29 2021 14:36 2022 16:13 2023 18:32 2024 20:07 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Held by Anne Michaels / some thoughts
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-08-27 | I admire a lot of literature that plays with the form of fiction but could not get into this one. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Held by Anne Michaelsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526659118 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
The SafeKeep by Yael Van Der Wouden / review
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-08-25 | This novel had such an intriguing plot full of twists and turns but also contains a moving and impactful story. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub A Booker Prize interview with the author about her influences: thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-library/features/yael-van-der-wouden-interview-the-safekeep 'On (Not) Reading Anne Frank' by Yael Van Der Wouden: thesunmagazine.org/articles/21863-on-not-reading-anne-frank The SafeKeep by Yael Van Der Woudenuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241652305 Chapters: 0:00 The SafeKeep overview 6:46 Plot Spoilers 12:51 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-08-23 | I've been running a book club with a fantastic group of readers and here are some excellent reads we've shared. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed and purchase links: The Bee Sting - Paul Murrayuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241984406 The Vaster Wilds - Lauren Groffuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529152906 Northwoods - Daniel Masonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399809306 My Friends - Hisham Mataruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480 James – Percival Everettuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238 Caledonian Road – Andrew O'Haganuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571381357 And Then She Fell – Alicia Elliottuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781838959418 Butcher – Joyce Carol Oatesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008694876 The Waves – Virginia Woolfuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781784870843 A Passage to India – EM Forsteruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241540428 The Safekeep – Yael Van Der Woudenuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241652305 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 4:00 The Bee Sting 4:46 The Vaster Wilds 6:01 Northwoods 7:02 My Friends 8:11 James 9:17 Caledonian Road 10:25 And Then She Fell 12:09 Butcher 13:25 The Waves 14:52 A Passage to India 16:03 The Safekeep 17:01 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-08-20 | I have a large stack of recently published books including novels and memoirs that I'm keen to start reading after work this morning. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Check out this range of excellent reading lights from Serious Readers: try.seriousreaders.com/pages/eric Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: Time of the Flies – Claudia Pineirouk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913867867 Mammoth – Eva Baltasaruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781916751002 Mina's Matchbox – Yoko Ogawauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787302761 The Watermark – Sam Millsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781783789658 The Voyage Home – Pat Barkeruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241568248 Familiaris – David Wroblewskiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349147086 The Unicorn Woman – Gayl Jonesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349016917 Delicious Foods – James Hannahamuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787705258 The Lion's Den – Iris Mwanzauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781838859923 The Garden – Clare Beams uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805462347 Liars – Sarah Mangusouk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529062762 Mary and the Rabbit Dream – Noemi Kiss-Deakiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913111533 A Little Trickerie – Rosanna Pikeuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241646069 Yr Dead – Sam Saxuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914198861 The Book of Disappearance – Ibtisam Azemuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781916751026 An Angel at my Table – Janet Frameuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349018546 The Flitting – Ben Mastersuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781783789719 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Time of the Flies 2:12 Mammoth 3:15 Mina's Matchbox 4:14 The Watermark 5:33 Serious Readers AD 7:34 The Voyage Home 8:44 Familiaris 9:24 The Unicorn Woman 10:16 Delicious Foods 11:15 The Lion's Den 11:56 The Garden 12:54 Liars 13:36 Mary and the Rabbit Dream 14:23 A Little Trickerie 15:10 Yr Dead 15:43 The Book of Disappearance 16:38 An Angel at my Table 17:33 The Flitting 18:53 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
3 Gripping Historical Novels
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-08-15 | These adventurous novels are so gripping I've been waking up early to read more before work. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- The Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize: wilbur-niso-smithfoundation.org/awards/intro My video discussing the 2024 shortlist: youtube.com/watch?v=BqVUSyqv954 Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: Saltblood by Francesca de Toresuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526661333 The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Milleruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780857529268 Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGilluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529177435 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:13 Saltblood 8:20 The Curse of Pietro Houdini 14:07 Our Hideous Progeny 16:37 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Barack Obamas Summer Reading List 2024
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-08-13 | Here I discuss the 14 books on Obama's 2024 Summer Reading List. Are you keen to read any of this fiction and nonfiction? Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: James by Percival Everettuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238 There's Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraquibuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241697153 Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here by Jonathan Blitzeruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529039313 Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinsonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349018744 Headshot by Rita Bullwinkeluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914198724 The God of the Woods by Liz Mooreuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008663797 Beautiful Days by Zach Williamsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241644706 Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035026067 Memory Piece by Lisa Kouk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349704319 The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradleyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399726344 When the Clock Broke by John Ganzuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780374605445 Of Boys and Men by Richard Reevesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781800751033 The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sidesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241437339 Help Wanted by Adelle Waldmanuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805221654 My full reviews of some of these books: James by Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnE Headshot by Rita Bullwinkelyoutube.com/watch?v=H9dhH21blgg Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaryoutube.com/watch?v=3gpSnm9VpM4 The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradleyyoutube.com/watch?v=Fyc72kNajZg Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:48 James 3:41 There's Always This Year 5:12 Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here 6:16 Reading Genesis 7:13 Headshot 9:03 The God of the Woods 10:00 Beautiful Days 10:37 Martyr 12:01 Memory Piece 12:52 The Ministry of Time 14:11 When the Clock Broke 15:09 Of Boys and Men 16:17 The Wide Wide Sea 17:05 Help Wanted 18:04 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
The Most Disturbing Books Ive Read
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-08-12 | Recently I read a very unsettling novel and it made me think about the most disturbing books I've ever read. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: Butcher by Joyce Carol Oatesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008694876 The Road by Cormac McCarthyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035003792 Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfeghuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529115727 Harvest by Jim Craceuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780330445672 Earthlings by Sayaka Murata uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781783785698 Vista Chinesa by Tatiana Salem Levyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914484223 Bolla by Pajtim Statovci uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571361342 The Parcel by Anosh Iraniuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781911344452 My full reviews of some of these books: Butcher by Joyce Carol Oateslonesomereader.com/blog/2024/7/25/butcher-by-joyce-carol-oates Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfeghyoutube.com/watch?v=i7pYsBngfl8 Harvest by Jim Cracelonesomereader.com/blog/2013/10/2/harvest-by-jim-crace Earthlings by Sayaka Murata lonesomereader.com/blog/2020/8/13/earthlings-by-sayaka-murata-translated-by-ginny-tapley-takemori Vista Chinesa by Tatiana Salem Levylonesomereader.com/blog/2023/1/18/vista-chinesa-by-tatiana-salem-levy-translated-by-alison-entrekin Bolla by Pajtim Statovci lonesomereader.com/blog/2022/6/7/bolla-by-pajtim-statovci-translated-by-david-hackston The Parcel by Anosh Iranilonesomereader.com/blog/2017/10/16/the-parcel-by-anosh-irani Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Butcher 7:04 The Road 9:28 Lapvona 11:36 Harvest 13:03 Earthlings 15:00 Vista Chinesa 18:05 Bolla 20:47 The Parcel 23:20 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Good books to read in the night when you cant sleep
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-08-08 | Here are some books I've found helpful and comforting to read when trying to get back to sleep after waking in the middle of the night. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Check out this range of excellent reading lights from Serious Readers: try.seriousreaders.com/pages/eric Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: Orbitaluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334342 Piranesiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526622433 Ladder of Yearsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780099479413 Alice's Adventures in Wonderlanduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008542160 The Wardenuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780199665440 Mythology by Edith Hamilton Teaching a Stone to Talkuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781782118855 Inside a Pearluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781408837764 The Journal of Joyce Carol Oates Night Walks: a bedside companion edited by Joyce Carol Oates Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:25 Orbital 2:22 Piranesi 3:30 Ladder of Years 5:39 Serious Lights AD 7:18 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 8:06 The Warden 10:25 Mythology 11:48 Teaching a Stone to Talk 12:36 Inside a Pearl 13:48 The Journal of Joyce Carol Oates 15:32 Night Walks 16:42 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Reading Wrap Up / July 2024
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-08-05 | I went to a couple of fun literary locations while on holiday and read some great fiction and nonfiction in July. Click ‘Show More’ for info. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: A Backward Glance by Edith Whartonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781715713881 Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Stroutuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241634356 The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh by Ingrid Persauduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571386499 Clean by Alia Trabucco Zeran (translated by Sophie Hughes)uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008607937 Caledonian Road by Andrew O'Haganuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571381357 Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGilluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529177435 The Diaries of Mr Lucas by Hugo Greenhalghuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781838958121 Headshot by Rita Bullwinkeluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914198724 Enlightenment by Sarah Perry uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334991 My full reviews of some of these books: Clean by Alia Trabucco Zeranlonesomereader.com/blog/2024/8/3/clean-by-alia-trabucco-zeran-translated-by-sophie-hughes The Diaries of Mr Lucas by Hugo Greenhalghyoutube.com/watch?v=VmY_0YVJA-A Headshot by Rita Bullwinkelyoutube.com/watch?v=H9dhH21blgg Enlightenment by Sarah Perry youtube.com/watch?v=pv0KgXiO93s Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:09 A Backward Glance 3:00 The Fitzgerald Prize 4:58 Tell Me Everything 8:09 The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh 11:04 Clean 15:02 Caledonian Road 21:40 Our Hideous Progeny 24:03 The Diaries of Mr Lucas 27:10 Headshot 29:49 Enlightenment 31:58 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Enlightenment by Sarah Perry / some thoughts
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-08-02 | I feel somewhat conflicted about this Booker Prize longlisted novel because I was expecting to love it but I didn't. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Enlightenment by Sarah Perry uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334991 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
The Diaries of Mr Lucas by Hugo Greenhalgh / review
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-07-28 | This book very nearly never existed because the diaries which informed it were thrown away but they were rescued. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: In Search of Lost Books by Giorgio van Stratentidd.ly/3Sm6udB The Diaries of Mr Lucas by Hugo Greenhalghtidd.ly/3WAiTNw -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel / Review
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-07-27 | I was sceptical about the subject matter of this novel but I was entranced by its style and the distinct personalities it portrays. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: Headshot by Rita Bullwinkeluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914198724 The Waves by Virginia Woolfuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781784870843 On Boxing by Joyce Carol Oates My full review of The Waves by Virginia Woolfyoutube.com/watch?v=FyzYvqltJKk -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Book Haul July 2024 / part 2
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-07-25 | Here's a big pile of new books including fiction and non-fiction I want to CHER with you and read soon. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Check out this range of excellent reading lights from Serious Readers: try.seriousreaders.com/pages/eric Until the end of August Serious Readers are also running a competition where you can win a free reading light (UK only): try.seriousreaders.com/summer-2024-competition Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: All the World Beside – Garrard Conleyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781804710845 The Second Coming – Garth Risk Hallberguk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781803511078 Clean – Alia Trabucco Zeranuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008607937 Atlantis – Jacint Verdaguer uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913744250 Heroines – Kate Zambrenouk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781472159458 The Light Room – Kate Zambreno uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781472158949 The Pages of the Sea – Anne Hawkuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781739570729 Strange Relations – Ralf Webb uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399713214 Granta 168: Significant Other uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781909889668 Women and Children First – Alina Grabowskiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781911648819 Anyone's Ghost – August Thompson Lush Lives – J Vanessa Lyon uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781804710661 Gloria – Victor Heringeruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781908670854 Cross – Austin Duffyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781803510835 A Poisoner's Tale – Cathryn Kempuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787637092 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:55 All the World Beside 2:12 The Second Coming 3:31 Clean 4:30 Serious Readers AD 5:57 Atlantis 6:43 Kate Zambreno 8:10 The Pages of the Sea 8:43 Strange Relations 9:12 Granta magazine 9:50 Women and Children First 10:25 Anyone's Ghost 10:50 Lush Lives 11:18 Gloria 11:47 Cross 12:15 A Poisoner's Tale 12:55 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Readers pick The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-07-23 | Reacting to the follow up NY Times' Readers picks of The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century discussing what I've read & what I want to read. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub The NY Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century according to critics: youtube.com/watch?v=bXxG6HxuF14 Readers pick The NYTimes 100 Best Books of the 21st Century list: https://archive.is/Wk8aM My full reviews of some of these books: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagiharalonesomereader.com/blog/2015/10/14/a-little-life-by-hanya-yanagihara Reacting to the stage production of A Little Lifeyoutube.com/watch?v=yr-ZMzvetv0 James by Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnE The Bee Sting by Paul Murrayyoutube.com/watch?v=Rqf2XM3P9Sc The Overstory by Richard Powerslonesomereader.com/blog/2018/10/2/the-overstory-by-richard-powers Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantellonesomereader.com/blog/2020/2/28/wolf-hall-by-hilary-mantel Homegoing by Yaa Gyasilonesomereader.com/blog/2017/1/15/homegoing-by-yaa-gyasi Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrelllonesomereader.com/blog/2020/4/27/hamnet-by-maggie-ofarrell Normal People by Sally Rooneylonesomereader.com/blog/2018/9/16/normal-people-by-sally-rooney Circe by Madeline Miller lonesomereader.com/blog/2018/8/3/circe-by-madeline-miller The Underground Railroad by Colson Whiteheadlonesomereader.com/blog/2016/11/10/the-underground-railroad-by-colson-whitehead The Nickel Boys by Colson Whiteheadlonesomereader.com/blog/2019/8/2/the-nickel-boys-by-colson-whitehead Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders lonesomereader.com/blog/2017/3/2/lincoln-in-the-bardo-by-george-saunders Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Wardlonesomereader.com/blog/2017/12/22/sing-unburied-sing-by-jesmyn-ward Small Things Like These by Claire Keeganyoutube.com/watch?v=-8BpvWg2bAs Caste by Isabel Wilkersonlonesomereader.com/blog/2020/11/29/caste-by-isabel-wilkerson North Woods by Daniel Masonyoutube.com/watch?v=6OUngX1wMqs The Goldfinch by Donna Tarttlonesomereader.com/blog/2013/10/29/the-goldfinch-by-donna-tartt The Dutch House by Ann Patchettlonesomereader.com/blog/2019/10/6/the-dutch-house-by-ann-patchett Tom Lake by Ann Patchettyoutube.com/watch?v=EBhI09bnhMI Piranesi by Susanna Clarkelonesomereader.com/blog/2021/1/5/piranesi-by-susanna-clarke Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristolonesomereader.com/blog/2019/8/8/girl-woman-other-by-bernadine-evaristo Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguroyoutube.com/watch?v=j0RG8046mzI Station Eleven by Emily St John Mandel lonesomereader.com/blog/2014/12/5/station-eleven-by-emily-st-john-mandel Trust by Hernan Diazlonesomereader.com/blog/2022/12/14/trust-by-hernan-diaz My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfeghlonesomereader.com/blog/2018/9/26/my-year-of-rest-and-relaxation-by-ottessa-moshfegh Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuartlonesomereader.com/blog/2020/8/9/shuggie-bain-by-douglas-stuart In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machadolonesomereader.com/blog/2020/1/12/in-the-dream-house-by-carmen-maria-machado Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk (translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones)lonesomereader.com/blog/2019/3/12/drive-your-plow-over-the-bones-of-the-dead-by-olga-tokarczuk-translated-by-antonia-lloyd-jones Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolverlonesomereader.com/blog/2022/11/2/demon-copperhead-by-barbara-kingsolver The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennettlonesomereader.com/blog/2020/6/10/the-vanishing-half-by-brit-bennett Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevinlonesomereader.com/blog/2022/8/18/tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-by-gabrielle-zevin -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Debut Fiction Prize 2024 shortlist reaction
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-07-21 | My reaction to the novels on this 2024 Debut Fiction Prize shortlist. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: Martyr! By Kaveh Akbaruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035026067 The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradleyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399726344 Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241617649 Mongrel by Hanako Footmanuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781804440438 Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529154191 The Silence in Between by Josie Fergusonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780857529695 My full reviews: Martyr! By Kaveh Akbaryoutube.com/watch?v=3gpSnm9VpM4 The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradleyyoutube.com/watch?v=Fyc72kNajZg -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
The Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize 2024 shortlist
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-07-18 | I love an epic adventure story so I'm eager to read the six novels shortlisted for the 2024 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- The Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize: wilbur-niso-smithfoundation.org/awards/intro Winner announced: Thursday 19th September Join in the Reader's Vote (voting closes on 31st July): wilburnisosmithfoundation.submittable.com/gallery/c57f5601-1635-4261-a610-a1d830c69cd8 Instagram: @adventurewritingprize X: @Wilbur_Niso_Fdn YouTube: @Wilbur_Niso_Fdn Facebook: @WNSmithFoundation Books discussed & purchase links: Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGilluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529177435 Light Over Liskeard by Louis de Bernieresuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787303997 Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibehuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241618257 The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Milleruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780857529268 Saltblood by Francesca de Toresuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526661333 Hard by a Great Forest by Leo Vardiashvili uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526659828 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:38 The shortlisted novels 8:57 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
The NY Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-07-15 | Reacting to the NY Times' list of The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century discussing what I've read, what I want to read and what books I'd add. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub The NYTimes 100 Best Books of the 21st Century list: nytimes.com/interactive/2024/books/best-books-21st-century.html Some of my additions: The Love Songs of WEB Du Bois by Honoree Fanonne Jefferslonesomereader.com/blog/2022/1/20/the-love-songs-of-web-du-bois-by-honore-fanonne-jeffers Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmannyoutube.com/watch?v=r60BV_UNoUM The Parcel by Anosh Iranilonesomereader.com/blog/2017/10/16/the-parcel-by-anosh-irani My full reviews of some of these books: Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantellonesomereader.com/blog/2020/2/28/wolf-hall-by-hilary-mantel The Underground Railroad by Colson Whiteheadlonesomereader.com/blog/2016/11/10/the-underground-railroad-by-colson-whitehead Outline by Rachel Cusklonesomereader.com/blog/2015/3/18/outline-by-rachel-cusk The Sellout by Paul Beattylonesomereader.com/blog/2016/10/26/the-sellout-by-paul-beatty-1 Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders lonesomereader.com/blog/2017/3/2/lincoln-in-the-bardo-by-george-saunders The Overstory by Richard Powerslonesomereader.com/blog/2018/10/2/the-overstory-by-richard-powers Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Wardlonesomereader.com/blog/2017/12/22/sing-unburied-sing-by-jesmyn-ward The Years by Annie Ernaux (translated by Alison L Strayer)lonesomereader.com/blog/2019/4/12/the-years-by-annie-ernaux-translated-by-alison-l-strayer H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonaldlonesomereader.com/blog/2014/7/30/h-is-for-hawk-by-helen-macdonald Small Things Like These by Claire Keeganyoutube.com/watch?v=-8BpvWg2bAs A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon Jameslonesomereader.com/blog/2015/8/4/a-brief-history-of-seven-killings-by-marlon-james The Argonauts by Maggie Nelsonlonesomereader.com/blog/2016/12/5/the-argonauts-by-maggie-nelson The Goldfinch by Donna Tarttlonesomereader.com/blog/2013/10/29/the-goldfinch-by-donna-tartt The Vegetarian by Han Kang (translated by Deborah Smith)lonesomereader.com/blog/2015/12/24/the-vegetarian-by-han-kang-translated-by-deborah-smith Trust by Hernan Diazlonesomereader.com/blog/2022/12/14/trust-by-hernan-diaz Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolverlonesomereader.com/blog/2022/11/2/demon-copperhead-by-barbara-kingsolver The Friend by Sigrid Nunezlonesomereader.com/blog/2019/2/7/the-friend-by-sigrid-nunez Childhood by Tove Ditlevsen (translated by Tiina Nunnally)lonesomereader.com/blog/2019/9/22/childhood-by-tove-ditlevsen-translated-by-tiina-nunnally Exit West by Mohsin Hamidlonesomereader.com/blog/2017/10/11/exit-west-by-mohsin-hamid Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevinlonesomereader.com/blog/2022/8/18/tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-by-gabrielle-zevin An American Marriage by Tayari Joneslonesomereader.com/blog/2019/3/15/an-american-marriage-by-tayari-jones The Other Name by Jon Fosse (translated by Damion Searls)lonesomereader.com/blog/2020/3/26/the-other-name-septology-i-ii-by-jon-fosse-translated-by-damion-searls Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor (translated by Sophie Hughes)lonesomereader.com/blog/2020/2/17/hurricane-season-by-fernanda-melchor-translated-by-sophie-hughes When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut (translated by Adrian Nathan West)lonesomereader.com/blog/2021/5/31/when-we-cease-to-understand-the-world-by-benamin-labatut Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peterslonesomereader.com/blog/2021/4/11/detransition-baby-by-torrey-peters Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantellonesomereader.com/blog/2020/3/5/bring-up-the-bodies-by-hilary-mantel How to Be Both by Ali Smithlonesomereader.com/blog/2014/8/20/how-to-be-both-by-ali-smith-interview-with-myself Chapters: 0:00 Intro 6:09 The 100 Best Books list 33:05 Three books I would add 34:48 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Booker Prize 2024 Predictions
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-07-13 | It's almost time for The Booker Prize 2024 season and here are 13 novels I'm predicting will be on the official longlist. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Booker 2024 Eligibility dates: Oct 1, 2023-Sept 30, 2024 Longlist announced: July 30 Books discussed & purchase links: My Friends by Hisham Mataruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480 James – Percival Everettuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238 Long Island by Colm Toibinuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035029440 This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messuduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349127057 Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035026067 Butcher by Joyce Carol Oatesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008694876 Praiseworthy – Alexis Wrightuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913505929 The Lost Long Songs of Boysie Singh – Ingrid Persauduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571386499 Caledonian Road – Andrew O'Haganuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571381357 Choice by Neel Mukherjeeuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805460497 Real Americans – Rachel Khong uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529153705 There Are Rivers in the Sky – Elif Shafak uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241435014 Our London Lives – Christine Dwyer Hickey uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805461326 My full reviews of some of these books: My Friends by Hisham Mataryoutube.com/watch?v=XPwu3keS-UI James – Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnE Long Island by Colm Toibinyoutube.com/watch?v=MNk-z4bqCxE This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messudyoutube.com/watch?v=xZALfdI3lJ8 Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaryoutube.com/watch?v=3gpSnm9VpM4 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Book Haul July 2024 / part 1
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-07-11 | I woke up early this morning so I've got some more reading time before work and a pile of enticing new books. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Check out this range of excellent reading lights from Serious Readers: try.seriousreaders.com/pages/eric Until the end of August Serious Readers are also running a competition where you can win a free reading light (UK only): try.seriousreaders.com/summer-2024-competition Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: I Will Crash – Rebecca Watsonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571356744 Napalm in the Heart – Pol Guaschuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571375257 Swift River – Essie Chambersuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349703862 Rosarita – Anita Desaiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035044436 The Unbearable Lightness of Being – Milan Kundera uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571135394 The Maniac – Benjamin Labatutuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781782279822 Little Joe – edited by Sam Ashbygoodpress.co.uk/products/little-joe-a-book-about-queers-and-cinema-mostly-edited-by-sam-ashby The Heart in Winter – Kevin Barryuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805302117 Ghost Chilli – Nikkitha Bakshani uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349727509 A Good Deliverance – Toby Clemensuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571348305 The God of the Woods – Liz Moore uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008663797 The Paris Muse – Louisa Treger uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526639295 Little Rot – Akwaeke Emeziuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571382804 Teddy – Emily Dunlayuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008669713 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:59 I Will Crash 2:44 Napalm in the Heart 4:00 Swift River 4:45 Rosarita 5:48 Serious Readers Ad 7:43 The Unbearable Lightness of Being 8:17 The Maniac 9:06 Little Joe 9:59 The Heart in Winter 10:34 Ghost Chilli 11:08 A Good Deliverance 11:49 The God of the Woods 12:36 The Paris Muse 13:32 Little Rot 14:12 Teddy 15:14 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Mid Year Check in Tag 2024
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-07-08 | We're halfway through 2024! Here's a casual chat about what I've read so far, what I'm currently reading and books I'm looking forward to next. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Bookstagrammers Chris: instagram.com/christophermetts Bernie: instagram.com/bernie.lombardi Booktubers Jon & Sierra: youtube.com/@andtheywerereaders The Questions: 1. How many books have you read so far this year? 2. What's your favourite book so far this year? 3. What's the most disappointing book you've read this year? 4. What genre have you read most this year? 5. Name a new favourite author that you've discovered this year? 6. What's the most surprisingly good book you've read so far this year? 7. What are your most anticipated 2024 releases? 8. What's your next big priority for your reading? 9. What's been your bookish highlight of the year so far? 10. What's a book you started reading this year and still need to complete? 11. Who do you tag? Books discussed & purchase links: My Friends by Hisham Mataruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480 James by Percival Everettuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238 Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillipsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349727790 Not a River by Selva Almadauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913867454 A Flat Place by Noreen Masuduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241994337 White Nights by Urszula Honekuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781916913004 Intermezzo by Sally Rooneyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571365463 The Watermark by Sam Millsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781783789658 Entitlement by Rumaan Alamuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526674180 Cinema Love by Jiaming Tanguk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399810241 The Custom of the Country by Edith Whartonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780143137214 Joyce Carol Oates: Letters to a Biographer edited by Greg Johnsonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781636141169 Goodnight Tokyo by Aisuhiro Yoshidauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787705128 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Reading Wrap Up / June 2024
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-07-04 | I read an interesting mixture of novels in June – some excellent, some were just okay and there were surprising connections between some of these books. Click ‘Show More’ for info. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Women's Prize 2024 Ceremony vlog: youtube.com/watch?v=wusNOaNG0Ds Jennifer's booktube channel: youtube.com/@InsertLiteraryPunHere Books discussed & purchase links: Dead Animals by Phoebe Stuckesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399728133 Evenings and Weekends by Oisin McKeenauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008604172 Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035026067 Butcher by Joyce Carol Oatesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008694876 Two Hours by Alba Arikhauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781999798147 This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messuduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349127057 Orbital by Samantha Harveyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334342 Bad Habit by Alana S Portero (translated by Mara Faye Letham)uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008663292 Giant by Mollie Ray uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571374199 My full reviews of some of these books: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaryoutube.com/watch?v=3gpSnm9VpM4 This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messudyoutube.com/watch?v=xZALfdI3lJ8 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
The Best Books Ive Read in 2024 so far
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-07-01 | I've read a lot of excellent books this year so far, but here are my ten favourites that have created a lasting impact. Click ‘Show More’ for info. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: Northwoods by Daniel Masonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399809283 Lublin by Manya Wilkinsonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913505943 Tom Lake by Ann Patchettuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526664273 River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescureuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780715655399 My Friends by Hisham Mataruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480 A Flat Place by Noreen Masuduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241994337 Enter Ghost – Isabella Hammaduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529919998 Bad Habit by Alana S Portero (translated by Mara Faye Letham)uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008663292 James – Percival Everettuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238 Not a River by Selva Almada (translated by Annie McDermott)uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913867454 My full reviews of some of these books: Northwoods by Daniel Mason Lublin by Manya Wilkinsonlonesomereader.com/blog/2024/3/5/lublin-by-marya-wilkinson Tom Lake by Ann Patchettyoutube.com/watch?v=EBhI09bnhMI River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescurelonesomereader.com/blog/2024/2/28/river-east-river-west-by-aube-rey-lescure My Friends by Hisham Mataryoutube.com/watch?v=XPwu3keS-UI A Flat Place by Noreen Masudyoutube.com/watch?v=I0pILGxmjXo James – Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnE Not a River by Selva Almada (translated by Annie McDermott)youtube.com/watch?v=SDZtopF-oFY Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:18 Northwoods 3:06 Lublin 4:39 Tom Lake 7:09 River East River West 8:20 My Friends 11:01 A Flat Place 13:23 Enter Ghost 15:13 Bad Habit 16:54 James 19:25 Not a River 20:40 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Orbital by Samantha Harvey / review
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-06-29 | Some books perfectly combine fascinating subject matter with sublimely beautiful language. This short novel is a perfect example! Click ‘Show More’ for info. -------------------- Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Orbital by Samantha Harveyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334342 -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader Tiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Book Haul June 2024 / part 2
Eric Karl Anderson 2024-06-27 | It's the end of Independent Bookshop Week here in the UK and I've got a pile of new books which I'm eager to read. Click ‘Show More’ for info & links. -------------------- Check out this range of excellent reading lights from Serious Readers: try.seriousreaders.com/pages/eric Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClub Books discussed & purchase links: A Leopard-Skin Hat – Anne Serre uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781915267245 Boy with a Black Rooster – Stefanie Vor Schulteuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781911648772 Asa - Natsuko Imamura The Unreliable Nature Writer – Claire Carrolluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781739830182 Cairn – Kathleen Jamie uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914502002 Private Rites – Julia Armfielduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008608033 Night Walks edited by Joyce Carol Oates Things Don't Break on Their Own – Sarah Easter Collinsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241640630 Straight Acting – Will Toshuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529390476 Mapmatics – Paulina Rowinskauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035007042 Like It Matters – Lee Kleinsaggingmeniscus.com/catalog/like_it_matters Winston Hewlett's Impotence – PJ Blumenthal saggingmeniscus.com/catalog/winston_hewletts_impotence This is Fine - Poorna Bell uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529901214 The Balad of Jacquotte Delahaye – Briony Cameronuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349439686 Death in the Air – Ram Muraliiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805460008 The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wasteland – Sarah Brooks uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399607537 Lies and Weddings – Kevin Kwan uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529152845 Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:39 A Leopard Skin Hat 1:25 Boy with a Black Rooster 2:03 Asa 2:38 The Unreliable Nature Writer 3:01 Cairn 3:47 Private Rites 4:34 Serious Readers Ad 6:12 Things Don't Break on Their Own 6:46 Straight Acting 7:16 Mapmatics 7:44 Like It Matters 8:24 Winston Hewlett's Impotence 9:02 This is Fine 9:48 The Balad of Jacquotte Delahaye 10:22 Death in the Air 11:01 The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wasteland 11:34 Lies and Weddings 12:32 Conclusion -------------------- Get in touch Book Blog: http://lonesomereader.com Twitter: twitter.com/lonesomereader Instagram: instagram.com/lonesomereader Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhus Goodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5t LetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereader TikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereader Email: lonesomereader@gmail.com