π΅ I Feel Alive by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USWeekly Wrap Up | Non-Fiction, Victorian Holidays, Future ReadsJen the Librarian2024-10-13 | A weekly catch up of books read and future reads, plus a look at our short break to a Victorian house.
My camera decided to focus on the background instead of my face in this video. I know it's annoying, but I didn't have time to re-film so I'm sorry about the quality. So rather than not post a video I decided to put this up. Hopefully I can sort this out for next time.
Books mentioned: π Annie Jacobsen - Nuclear War π Rachel Clarke - The Story of a Heart π Helen Scales - What the Wild Sea Can Be π Katherine Arden - The Bear and the Nightingale π Samantha Harvey - The Western Wind π Lucy Holland - Sistersong π Rory Stewart - Politics on the Edge
π΅ I Feel Alive by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USAugust and September Reading ChatJen the Librarian2024-10-06 | I finally finished Wolf Hall!! It only took me four attempts, but I finished it and loved it. Other bits of reading chat include:
π Claire Gilbert - I, Julian π Salman Rushdie - Knife π Katherine Arden - The Warm Hands of Ghosts π Hilary Mantel - The Wolf Hall Trilogy
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π΅ I Feel Alive by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USAugust Library Book Haul. What should I read first? What should I return unread?Jen the Librarian2024-08-17 | ...July Reading Wrap UpJen the Librarian2024-08-04 | I read four books in July, so here's a tiny wrap up of what I thought of them
Books mentioned: π Delphine de Vigan - Loyalties π Nathan Evans - One Last Song π Yelena Moskovich - Nadezhda in the Dark π Maggie O'Farrell - I Am, I Am, I Am π Helen Oyeyemi - Peaces
π΅ I Feel Alive by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USJuly Library Book HaulJen the Librarian2024-07-14 | A little haul of books from the public library that I might read - which one should I pick first? Let me know in the comments if you've read and would recommend any of these.
π΅ I Feel Alive by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USGetting back on the reading wagonJen the Librarian2024-07-07 | Have I forgotten how to read? I haven't read anything in a really long time, so this is my attempt to get back on the reading wagon.
I got a subscription to Queer Book Box to help me get back into reading. If you also have a subscription, let me know what you think of it.
You can get Β£5 off a book box using this link: https://account.queerbookbox.com?r=170894&s=7191
In editing this video and cutting out a bit where I accidentally repeated myself, I actually managed to cut out the name of the second book I read and the author. Apologies! It's Nadezhda in the Dark by Yelena Moskovich
π΅ I Feel Alive by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USRecent reads and March TBRJen the Librarian2024-03-03 | A wrap up of some recent reads and what's on my plan for reading in March.
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π΅ I Feel Alive by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USBest books I read in 2023Jen the Librarian2024-01-06 | My best books of 2023 - I didn't read many great books, but some truly excellent ones managed to get through.
If you missed it, my video on my reading thoughts from 2023 and an update on mr TBR: youtu.be/cgWiq5Mu9mY
I did some reviews of some of them you can watch for more information and detailed thoughts:
π΅ I Feel Alive by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US2023 Wrap Up - Thoughts on the reading year - TBR updateJen the Librarian2024-01-03 | My thoughts on my 2023 reading year, and an update on my project to read all the unread books on my shelves.
π΅ I Feel Alive by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_USSunday with Barbara Pym - a reading vlogJen the Librarian2023-11-19 | Last Sunday, I read Quartet in Autumn by Barbara Pym and thought I would just upload a little video all about my reading experience. Let me know if you've read it and what you think of it.
Thanks as always to @ArielBissett for the original video.
If you want to let me know your answers please do in the comments. The questions are: 1. Are there any books you've started this year that you still need to finish? 2. Do you have an autumnal book to transition into the end of the year? 3. Is there a new release you're still waiting for? 4. What are three books you want to read before the end of the year? 5. Is there a book you think could still shock you and become your favourite book of the year? 6. Have you already started making reading plans for next year?
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:29 Question 1 06:07 Question 2 07:03 Question 3 09:07 Question 4 12:14 Question 5 12:58 Question 6 16:26 Plans for 2024Behind the BookTube TagJen the Librarian2023-09-29 | Thanks to the wonderful @Shellyish for her original video discussion: youtu.be/h4Tnm2cQuKg?si=2hiDZ0mtAOuvX9cI
The questions: 1. What has surprised you the most about Booktube both in a good way and in a bad way? 2. How do you balance reading and Booktube with the rest of your life? 3. Have you ever thought about starting a Patreon? 4. Have you made any mistakes on Booktube? 5. Do you have any advice for new Booktubers? 6. What are your thoughts on the Youtube algorithm? 7a. How do you decide what videos to make? 7b. Are you ever overwhelmed with video ideas? 8. Have you regretted posting a video? 9a. Are the number of views/subscribers meaningful to you? 9b. Are the number of views/subscribers a measurement of success? 10. Are you disappointed by the growth on your channel? 11. Have you ever thought about quitting Booktube? 12a. What are the most touching comments? 12b. What are the most negative comments? 13. In regards to Booktube, where do you see yourself in five years?
π΅ Outro: soundcloud.com/rexlambo ~ bit.ly/sunrise-rexlamb0New books from LGBTQ+ bookstoresJen the Librarian2023-09-21 | My annual video where I search LGBTQ bookstores online to find books that are new to me. If you'd like to purchase a copy of these books please consider using the links below - I don't get anything if you do, but these are the stores I found them on, and it's good to support LGBTQ businesses and independent bookstores.
π΅ Intro: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Mid September Catch UpJen the Librarian2023-09-14 | What I've been up to so far in September, and what I've been attempting to read
00:00 Welcome 01:32 Life update 08:39 What I've read recently 13:45 What I'm reading now
Chapter: 00:00 Introduction 02:23 First World War books 08:34 Everything else I read (or didn't) 21:07 Jesmyn Ward 26:52 September TBRPhD Diaries: Episode 4 - Answering your questionsJen the Librarian2023-08-31 | This is the full video I've been threatening to film for a while: exactly what my PhD is, and answering your questions like: what even is a PhD? How does it work? Why am I doing this? And more.
And a quick note to clarify something I say in this video. Watching it back I think it seems like I'm saying there is no evidence that Owen was Homosexual - this is very much not true. What I was saying is that there is no definitive evidence or declaration, from Owen or any family member, that was "hidden" in the Owen archive that people were prevented from reading. Such strong and unequivocal evidence doesn't exist (but plenty more evidence elsewhere does).
00:00 Introduction 03:33 What is a PhD? 05:36 Application & Structure 11:05 Support (academic & emotional) 13:20 Why I chose my University 14:30 Finance 16:48 What am I doing? 26:38 Why am I doing this? 30:04 Ups & downsForward Prizes 2023Jen the Librarian2023-08-14 | There are four categories in this yearβs Forward Prizes, and if you want to know more about whatβs in each category then this video should help. Below are links to each collection/poem for you to find out more, try a poem, or watch a video of a performance.
00:00 Welcome 02:33 About poetry publishing 05:02 This yearβs prize 05:45 Best First Collection 08:25 Best Collection 11:17 Best Single Poem: Written 18:04 Best Single Poem: Performed 22:05 In Conclusionβ¦
π΅ Outro: soundcloud.com/rexlambo ~ bit.ly/sunrise-rexlamboFalling Animals by Sheila Armstrong - Spoiler Free Book ReviewJen the Librarian2023-08-08 | Falling Animals by Sheila Armstrong is a beautiful book, masterfully written, exploring the crossing lives of people who in one way or another are connected to a body on a beach. Let me know if you've read this book and what you thought of it.
π΅ Outro: soundcloud.com/rexlambo ~ bit.ly/sunrise-rexlamboMrs S by K Patrick - Spoiler Free Book ReviewJen the Librarian2023-08-02 | Mrs S by K Patrick is a lustful lesbian story of butchness and desire set in an English boarding school. Oof, I loved it! If you've read it too, come and have a chat with me in the comments.
π΅ Outro: soundcloud.com/rexlambo ~ bit.ly/sunrise-rexlamboHow many unread books do I still have? TBR UpdateJen the Librarian2023-07-27 | I would like to get to a point where there are no unread books on my shelves, so I can just pick up a book from the story or library and immediately read it. Until then, I still have a fair few to get through.
00:00 Intro 01:52 Stats 04:20 Sorting the books 04:36 Currently reading 05:41 Readalongs etc 06:25 Library books 08:59 Booker potentials 17:22 Books to keep 19:10 Maybe these will go? 24:09 WW1/PhD books 26:36 The Real TBR 30:28 How many books? 21:13 How quickly? 34:23 August TBR 39:55 Thanks for watching!A week in the life of a Booktuber: a vlogJen the Librarian2023-07-15 | Sometimes it's hard to fit in reading, filming, editing, watching YouTube, replying to comments...and sometimes you manage to film yourself buying tins of beans just for the lols. Here's what I've been doing this week.
π΅ Music: soundcloud.com/rexlambo ~ bit.ly/sunrise-rexlamboJoan by Katherine J. Chen - Spoiler free Book ReviewJen the Librarian2023-07-11 | I recently read Joan by Katherine J. Chen and I really loved it. This spoiler free review will tell you some of the things I loved about it.
00:00 Intro 02:08 Reading Stats 03:38 Best book so far 05:52 New release not yet read 07:05 Most anticipated release 09:05 Biggest disappointment 10:48 Biggest surprise 12:11 New favourite author 12:56 Favourite character 13:20 Book that made you cry 14:14 Book that made you happy 15:41 Favourite video 16:09 Most beautiful book 17:05 Books to read before the end of the year
π΅ Outro: soundcloud.com/rexlambo ~ bit.ly/sunrise-rexlamboBookTube Recommendations | BookTube LoveJen the Librarian2023-06-26 | There is so much amazing content being made on BookTube and I really love being part of this community. Please check out some of these great videos and let me know in the comments what you've been watching and loving recently:
00:00 Introduction 03:45 BookTube Love 10:33 Recommendations 29:32 Final ThoughtsEarly June Catch upJen the Librarian2023-06-04 | A catch up of what Iβve been reading recently. Featuring:
00:00 Welcome 04:45 Readalong updates 14:39 Currently Reading 17:08 Women's Prize Reading 20:26 Demon Copperhead 21:46 Mild Spoilers 22:40 After the spoilers 26:06 Reading next 34:42 Thanks!Weekend vlog: Independent Book Shop crawlJen the Librarian2023-05-15 | This weekend we went on a walk around some independent book shops in Bristol.
Check out @benreadsgood and his much more aesthetically appealing vlog of the book shop crawl: youtu.be/9v6VpaeYfus
00:00 Intro 01:22 Thanks 02:32 The Good 07:00 The Bad 10:00 The Covid 14:15 The Changes
π΅ Outro: soundcloud.com/rexlambo ~ bit.ly/sunrise-rexlamboE. M. Forsters Posthumous Short StoriesJen the Librarian2023-03-02 | In February, for the E. M. Forster readalong, I read three of his posthumously published short stories. These are some of my thoughts on them.
00:00 Intro & Stats 06:24 Best Poetry 08:20 Best YA Fiction 11:59 Best WW1 Book 15:24 Best Book Not Yet Published 17:24 Best Classic 19:21 Best Nature Book 21:30 Best LGBTQ Book 24:12 Best Graphic Novel 28:19 Best Gay Memoir 29:49 Best Book from an Indie Bookshop 33:46 Best Book I Wish I'd Written 37:44 Favourite of the Year
π΅ soundcloud.com/rexlambo ~ bit.ly/sunrise-rexlamboThe Best Books Ive Never Read - Christmas Reading VlogJen the Librarian2023-01-02 | Join me on a Christmas vlog, as I read the "best" books I've never read. Let me know in the comments which of these books you've read and which you would recommend I try next.
π΅ soundcloud.com/rexlambo ~ bit.ly/sunrise-rexlamboPhD Diaries: Episode 3 - Day in the life Vlog. Reading, poetry, toast, and chaosJen the Librarian2022-08-28 | Come with me for the day while I attempt to work on my PhD and explain to you what on earth I'm doing.
π΅ soundcloud.com/rexlambo ~ bit.ly/sunrise-rexlamboNew books from LGBTQ Book StoresJen the Librarian2022-08-21 | π I've searched online LGBTQ bookstores for some new books I hadn't heard about, and now I'm bringing these titles to you. Let me know if you've already read any of these, or which ones you're excited about.
π΅ soundcloud.com/rexlambo ~ bit.ly/sunrise-rexlamboWhere to start with Thomas HardyJen the Librarian2022-02-25 | After reading all of Thomas Hardy's novels in publication order, here's my thoughts on where I think you should start if you've never read any Hardy, or where you should go next with your reading of his novels.
02:06 Best Translated Fiction 03:41 Best Poetry 04:45 Best Re-Read 06:25 Best Short Stories 08:07 Best First World War Book 11:26 Best book not out until 2022 12:51 Best book everyone else has already read 15:36 Best Nature Writing 19:10 Best LGBTQ Book 20:47 Best Non-Fiction 22:55 Overall best Book
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π΅ soundcloud.com/rexlambo ~ bit.ly/sunrise-rexlamboPhD Diaries: Episode 1 - ApplyingJen the Librarian2021-12-16 | In January 2022 I'm starting research on a PhD, so I want to film my progress over the next six years. This is Episode one, where I talk about what my project is, and the whole application process.Young Mungo Reading Vlog & ReviewJen the Librarian2021-12-13 | I've been lucky enough to get a copy of the next Douglas Stuart novel, Young Mungo, before it gets released in April 2022 - Thanks Pan Macmillan for giving me a copy.
I vlogged my weekend of reading it, and added some more sensible thoughts (though not very much more) after I was done.
π Andrew Holleran - Dancer from the Dance π Christopher Isherwood - A Single Man π Colm Toibin - The Story of the Night π E. M. Forster - Maurice π James Baldwin - Giovanni's Room π Jeanette Winterson - Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit π John Rechy - City of Night π Manuel Puig - Kiss of the Spider Woman π Mary Renault - The Charioteer π Oscar Wilde - The Picture of Dorian Gray π Patricia Highsmith - Carol (The Price of Salt) π Philip Ridley - In the Eyes of Mr Fury π Rita Mae Brown - Rubyfruit Jungle π Rose Allitini - Despised and Rejected π Saleem Haddad - Guapa
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