The 2020 Booker Prize Longlist - Reaction Eric Karl Anderson 2020-07-27 | The 2020 Booker Prize longlist is here and there's a lot to be excited about. It mostly includes debut novels and books by female writers. I talk through the Booker 13 pointing out my favourites, some novels I'm more ambivalent about and what I want to read next. Click 'Show More' for links and more info. --------------------Shortlist announced: September 15, 2020My favourite books of 2020 so far: youtube.com/watch?v=_uQ38ZPwTKAI'm a judge on this year's Costa Book Awards: youtube.com/watch?v=THXeUoTnWi4The 2020 Booker Prize Longlist: Diane Cook, The New Wilderness tidd.ly/2OZUY6vTsitsi Dangarembga, This Mournable Body tidd.ly/330Oi0oAvni Doshi, Burnt Sugar tidd.ly/2WWWF9eGabriel Krauze, Who They Was tidd.ly/39zywdPHilary Mantel, The Mirror & The Light tidd.ly/30UzOfNColum McCann, Apeirogon tidd.ly/3g88Tn1Maaza Mengiste, The Shadow King tidd.ly/2EoZQ3cKiley Reid, Such a Fun Age tidd.ly/32ZyNpqBrandon Taylor, Real Life tidd.ly/30SMzreAnne Tyler, Redhead by The Side of The Road tidd.ly/39vZPG9Douglas Stuart, Shuggie Bain tidd.ly/308QlxDSophie Ward, Love and Other Thought Experiments tidd.ly/2D8tEAoC Pam Zhang, How Much of These Hills is Gold tidd.ly/3026HaYOther books mentioned: Tsitsi Dangarembga, Nervous Conditionstidd.ly/3jJPD1sAli Smith, Summertidd.ly/2D8ONufPaul Mendez, Rainbow Milktidd.ly/3hHxqjmJoyce Carol Oates, Night. Sleep. Death. The Starstidd.ly/3f1u6hfMonique Roffey, The Mermaid of Black Conch tidd.ly/2X3g4FsMy reviews of what I've read from the list: Tsitsi Dangarembga, This Mournable Body http://lonesomereader.com/blog/2018/11/12/this-mournable-body-by-tsitsi-dangarembgaKiley Reid, Such a Fun Agehttp://lonesomereader.com/blog/2020/7/31/such-a-fun-age-by-kiley-reidAnne Tyler, Redhead by The Side of The Road http://lonesomereader.com/blog/2020/4/7/redhead-by-the-side-of-the-road-by-anne-tylerSophie Ward, Love and Other Thought Experiments http://lonesomereader.com/blog/2020/2/4/love-and-other-thought-experiments-by-sophie-ward--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderEmail: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Book Haul October 2024 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links: Our Evenings – Alan Hollinghurst uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781447208235Juice – Tim Winton uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035050598Gliff – Ali Smithuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241665572Fathers and Fugitives – SJ Naude uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787705432Fire Exit – Morgan Talty uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781916751040A Simple Intervention – Yael Inokai uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781908670878Too Great a Sky – Liliana Corobca uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781911710134The Thinking About-Gladys Machine – Mario Levrero uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781916751064Not Waving but Drowning – Stevie Smithuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571391615Djinns – Fatma Aydemir uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781916806023The Sequel – Jean Hanff Korelitz uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571391226The Unfinished Harauld Hughes – Richard Ayoadeuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571377893The American No – Rupert Everett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781408714195Don't Go to Sleep in the Dark – Celia Fremlinuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571391288The Dead of Winter – Sarah Clegg uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781803511535The Siege – Ben Macintyreuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241675670The Rest is History Returns – Tom Holland & Dominic Sandbrookuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526668646War of the Worlds – Chris Moulduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571377398Chapters:0:00 Intro0:50 Our Evenings1:50 Juice2:41 Gliff4:17 Fathers and Fugitives4:53 Serious Readers AD6:17 Fire Exit7:12 A Simple Intervention7:50 Too Great a Sky8:24 The Thinking About Gladys Machine8:50 Not Waving but Drowning9:15 Djinns9:42 The Sequel10:26 The Unfinished Harauld Hughes11:54 The American No12:17 Don't Go to Sleep in the Dark12:45 The Dead of Winter13:34 The Siege14:28 The Rest is History Returns15:11 War of the Worlds15:32 Conclusion --------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Kingsolver vs Rooney 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links: Holding the Line by Barbara Kingsolveruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571392070Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolveruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571376483Intermezzo by Sally Rooneyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571365463Playground by Richard Powersuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529154313The Overstory by Richard Powersuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781784708245--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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-understandingBook 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-eventBook free tickets to watch the October 22 winner announcement online: thebritishacademy.ac.uk/events/british-academy-book-prize-winner-announcement-2024Books 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=9781529344004Smoke and Ashes by Amitav Ghoshuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529349245Language City by Ross Perlinuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781804710715Divided by Annabel Sowemimouk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781788169219The Tame and the Wild by Marcy Nortonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780674737525Material World by Ed Conway uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780753559178The Secret Lives of Numbers by Kate Kitagawa & Timothy Revell uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241544112Chapters:0:00 Intro0:56 The 2024 shortlist 1:38 Prize overview3:16 Smoke and Ashes6:07 Language City7:39 Divided8:52 The Tame and the Wild10:19 Material World11:35 The Secret Lives of Numbers12:58 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubTilted Axis Press: tiltedaxispress.com/blog/2024/9/19/we-need-your-help-to-continue-publishing-what-mattersBooks discussed & purchase links: The Vegetarian uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781803510057Human Actsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781846275975The White Book uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781846276958My full reviews of these books: The Vegetarian lonesomereader.com/blog/2015/12/24/the-vegetarian-by-han-kang-translated-by-deborah-smithHuman Actslonesomereader.com/blog/2016/1/8/human-acts-by-han-kang-translated-by-deborah-smithThe White Book lonesomereader.com/blog/2017/11/7/the-white-book-by-han-kang-translated-by-deborah-smithChapters:0:00 Intro0:31 Nobel Rules2:04 Possible candidates10:03 Winner Announcement 12:01 Discussion about the winner 16:17 Conclusion --------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubKatie's intro to The Mystery of Edwin Drood: youtube.com/watch?v=8Qn-e0y25O4Books discussed & purchase links: The Mystery of Edwin Drood by Charles Dickensuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781528717038In a Glass Darkly by Sheridan Le Fanuuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781840225525The Public Image by Muriel Spark uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781844089673Neighbors by Diane Oliveruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571386086The World Next Door by Fritz Petershirschgiovanni.com/books/the-world-next-doorLove's Work by Gillian Roseuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241645499Blue Hills Remembered by Rosemary Sutcliffuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781912766802Queer by William Burroughsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780141189918Chapters:0:00 Intro1:14 The Mystery of Edwin Drood3:08 In a Glass Darkly4:39 The Public Image6:02 Neighbors7:20 The World Next Door8:30 Love's Work9:22 Blue Hills Remembered10:29 Queer11:55 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links:A Girl Returned by Donatella Di Pietrantonio (translated by Ann Goldstein)uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787702653Mongrel by Hanako Footmanuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781804440438The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barryuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805302117Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristouk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241145784Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787331747Shy Creatures by Clare Chambersuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399602556Intermezzo by Sally Rooneyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571365463Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibehuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241618257Hard by a Great Forest by Leo Vardiashviliuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526659828Light Over Liskeard by Louis de Bernieresuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787303997My full reviews of some of these books: Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristoyoutube.com/watch?v=CiZuBwRiWTECreation Lake by Rachel Kushner youtube.com/watch?v=EmkRSvWA0uAShy Creatures by Clare Chambersyoutube.com/watch?v=rPTLD6Qc86gIntermezzo by Sally Rooneyyoutube.com/watch?v=bCpp3a22onABlessings, Hard by a Great Forest & Light Over Liskeard youtube.com/watch?v=NK_JfYlySpkChapters:0:00 Intro0:42 Bookish events4:52 A Girl Returned 8:02 Mongrel11:30 The Heart in Winter14:34 Mr Loverman17:31 Creation Lake20:18 Shy Creatures22:00 Intermezzo24:39 Blessings26:10 Hard by a Great Forest27:55 Light Over Liskeard29:34 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubMy video about the longlist: youtube.com/watch?v=kEO6FRyyUCUBooks discussed & purchase links: My Friends by Hisham Matar uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480James by Percival Everett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035026067All Fours by Miranda July uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781838853440Ghostroots by Pemi Agudauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349018225My full reviews of some of these books: My Friends by Hisham Mataryoutube.com/watch?v=XPwu3keS-UIJames – Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnEMartyr! by Kaveh Akbaryoutube.com/watch?v=3gpSnm9VpM4--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubIntermezzo by Sally Rooneyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571365463--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubShy Creatures by Clare Chambersuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399602556--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Book Haul September 2024 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links: Heart Be At Peace – Donal Ryanuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780857525239Erotic Vagrancy – Roger Lewisuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780857381729Shy Creatures – Claire Chamberstidd.ly/3XDkWkpThe Fertile Earth – Ruthvika Rao uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780861546541The Mighty Red – Louise Erdrich uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781472159519Intermezzo – Sally Rooneyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571365463Half Swimmer – Katja Oskampuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781916806009A Scarab Where the Heart Should Be – Marieke Bigg uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781915368614If Only – Vigdis Hjorth uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781839768880Medusa of the Roses – Navid Sinakiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781800816374Mama Day – Gloria Naylor uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349016153Lord of the Flies graphic novel – William Golding uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571374250A Sunny Place for Shady People – Mariana Enriquez uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781803511238A Kid from Marlboro Road – Edward Burnsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781644214077 Dendrites – Kallia Papadaki uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781642861365Bone Black – Bell Hooks uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349704968My Roman Year – Andre Aciman uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571385171Citizen Poet – Eavan Boland uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781800171701Wild Thing – Sue Prideaux uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571365937We Solve Murders – Richard Osmanuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241608364Chapters:0:00 Intro1:26 Heart Be At Peace2:31 Erotic Vagrancy3:23 Shy Creatures4:30 The Fertile Earth5:48 Serious Readers AD7:14 The Mighty Red8:21 Intermezzo9:12 Half Swimmer9:58 A Scarab Where the Heart Should Be10:59 If Only12:01 Medusa of the Roses12:42 Mama Day13:26 Lord of the Flies graphic novel14:16 A Sunny Place for Shady People15:09 A Kid from Marlboro Road15:48 Dendrites16:22 Bone Black16:50 My Roman Year17:12 Citizen Poet17:45 Wild Thing18:46 We Solve Murders19:36 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubCreation Lake by Rachel Kushneruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787331747--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links:Our London Lives – Christine Dwyer Hickeyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805461326Familiaris – David Wroblewski uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349147086The Watermark by Sam Millsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781783789658Collected Works – Lydia Sandgren (translated by Agnes Broome)uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781782278009Erotic Vagrancy - Roger Lewisuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780857381743--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links:Mr Loverman by Bernardine Evaristouk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241145784Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristouk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241984994Revolutionary Acts by Jason Okundayeuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571372218--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: lonesomereader@gmail.com
10 Books for Autumn 2024 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links: Boy with a Black Rooster by Stefanie Vor Schulte uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781911648772The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Enguk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781786893895Rosarita by Anita Desaiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035044436Anyone's Ghost by August ThompsonSwift River by Essie Chambersuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349703862All the World Besides by Garrard Conleyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781804710845Shadowplay by Joseph O'Connoruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781784709150The Third Love by Hiromi Kawakamiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781783788873Haunted Tales by Adam MacQueenuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781800754454Barrowbeck by Andrew Michael Hurleyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399817486Chapters:0:00 Intro1:33 Boy with a Black Rooster2:19 The Garden of Evening Mists3:20 Rosarita4:02 Anyone's Ghost4:52 Swift River5:39 All the World Besides6:48 Shadowplay7:59 The Third Love8:50 Haunted Tales9:51 Barrowbeck11:10 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/2024Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubMy video reaction to the 2024 Booker longlist: youtube.com/watch?v=0wyJx5_eDykMy shortlist predictions: youtube.com/watch?v=zhOBM5YbNEsWinner announced: November 12Books discussed & purchase links: My Friends by Hisham Matar uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480James by Percival Everett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messuduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349127057Orbital by Samantha Harvey uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334342Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914198724Held by Anne Michaelsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526659118Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787304550The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241652305Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wooduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399724340Wild Houses by Colin Barrett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780224099851Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787331747Playground by Richard Powers uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529154313Enlightenment by Sarah Perry uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334991My full reviews of some of these books: My Friends by Hisham Mataryoutube.com/watch?v=XPwu3keS-UIJames – Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnEOrbital by Samantha Harveyyoutube.com/watch?v=XXEEUi1T5dUThis Strange Eventful History by Claire Messudyoutube.com/watch?v=xZALfdI3lJ8Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Woodyoutube.com/watch?v=WSIjQV2rAYgThe Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden youtube.com/watch?v=WO1eXxrorGQHeadshot by Rita Bullwinkelyoutube.com/watch?v=H9dhH21blggEnlightenment by Sarah Perry youtube.com/watch?v=pv0KgXiO93sHeld by Anne Michaelsyoutube.com/watch?v=6xuHK8_fvp0Chapters:0:00 Intro2:43 shortlist reveal5:52 discussing each novel listed24:52 conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links: Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787331747My Friends by Hisham Matar uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480James by Percival Everett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035026067All Fours by Miranda July uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781838853440Yr Dead by Sam Saxuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914198861Ghostroots by Pemi Agudauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349018225The Most by Jessica Anthony uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529928877Catalina by Karla Cornejo VillavicencioRejection by Tony TulathimutteMy full reviews of some of these books: My Friends by Hisham Mataryoutube.com/watch?v=XPwu3keS-UIJames – Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnEMartyr! by Kaveh Akbaryoutube.com/watch?v=3gpSnm9VpM4Chapters:0:00 Intro1:08 Creation Lake2:47 My Friends4:30 James5:41 Martyr6:57 All Fours7:40 Yr Dead8:04 Ghostroots8:46 The Most9:40 Catalina10:42 Rejection--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/introWinner announced: Thursday 19th SeptemberMy overview of the 2024 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize shortlist: youtube.com/watch?v=BqVUSyqv954Discussing 3 Gripping Historical Novels: youtube.com/watch?v=qTdgPbj7hIwBooks discussed & purchase links: Hard by a Great Forest by Leo Vardiashvili uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526659828Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibehuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241618257Light Over Liskeard by Louis de Bernieresuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787303997Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGilluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529177435The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Milleruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780857529268Saltblood by Francesca de Toresuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526661333 Chapters:0:00 Intro1:21 Hard by a Great Forest5:26 Blessings7:36 Light Over Liskeard10:58 My ranking and winner prediction--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/2024Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubMy video reaction to the 2024 Booker longlist: youtube.com/watch?v=0wyJx5_eDykShortlist announced: September 16Winner announced: November 12Books discussed & purchase links: My Friends by Hisham Matar uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480James by Percival Everett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messuduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349127057Orbital by Samantha Harvey uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334342Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914198724Held by Anne Michaelsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526659118Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787304550The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241652305Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wooduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399724340Wild Houses by Colin Barrett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780224099851Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787331747Playground by Richard Powers uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529154313Enlightenment by Sarah Perry uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334991My full reviews of some of these books: My Friends by Hisham Mataryoutube.com/watch?v=XPwu3keS-UIJames – Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnEOrbital by Samantha Harveyyoutube.com/watch?v=XXEEUi1T5dUThis Strange Eventful History by Claire Messudyoutube.com/watch?v=xZALfdI3lJ8Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Woodyoutube.com/watch?v=WSIjQV2rAYgThe Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden youtube.com/watch?v=WO1eXxrorGQHeadshot by Rita Bullwinkelyoutube.com/watch?v=H9dhH21blggEnlightenment by Sarah Perry youtube.com/watch?v=pv0KgXiO93sHeld by Anne Michaelsyoutube.com/watch?v=6xuHK8_fvp0--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubStone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wooduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399724340Ladder of Years by Anne Tyleruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780099479413--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links:Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Stroutuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241634356Night by Edna O'Brienuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571270293Wild Houses by Colin Barrett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780224099851Held by Anne Michaelsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526659118The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241652305The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh by Ingrid Persauduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571386499There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241435014The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Milleruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780857529268Saltblood by Francesca de Toresuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526661333My full reviews of some of these books: Held by Anne Michaelsyoutube.com/watch?v=6xuHK8_fvp0The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden youtube.com/watch?v=WO1eXxrorGQThere Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak youtube.com/watch?v=3HBW7oi4CEwChapters:0:00 Intro0:25 Irish trip2:16 Tell Me Everything7:56 Night 10:30 Wild Houses12:56 Held15:00 The Safekeep16:27 The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh17:39 There Are Rivers in the Sky19:37 The Curse of Pietro Houdini21:43 Saltblood23:50 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubMy review of North Woods & baking iced apple buns: youtube.com/watch?v=6OUngX1wMqsBooks discussed & purchase links: North Woods – Daniel Masonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399809306Caesaria – Hanna Nordenhokuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781738459414Close Encounters of the Fungi Kind – Richard Forteyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008639686The Golden Road – William Dalrymple uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781408864418What I Know About You – Eric Chacouruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913547851Meadowlands Dawn – Jo Beallepoquepress.com/jo-beallThe Volcano Daughters – Gina Maria Balibrera uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780861545384A Man with No Title – Xavier Le Clercuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780863569821Enduring Wisdom – Queen Elizabeth IIuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780281090372The Land in Winter – Andrew Milleruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529354270Model Home – Rivers Solomonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529901696Creation Lake – Rachel Kushneruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787331747Entitlement – Rumaan Alamuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526674180The Drowned – John Banvilleuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571370818Chapters:0:00 Intro1:25 North Woods goodies3:36 Caesaria4:52 Close Encounters of the Fungi Kind6:06 door bell6:10 The Golden Road7:29 What I Know About You8:24 Meadowlands Dawn9:05 The Volcano Daughters9:56 A Man with No Title10:58 Enduring Wisdom11:53 The Land in Winter13:02 Model Home14:07 Creation Lake14:46 Entitlement15:55 The Drowned16:58 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubThere Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241435014--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubRos' review of this novel: youtube.com/watch?v=fT734IzWf2AThe Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh by Ingrid Persauduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571386499--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubThe Biggest Books Year-By-Year on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=D569ZcfKe74My Beginner's Guide to Reading Joyce Carol Oates from 8 years ago: youtube.com/watch?v=f0OoLH29atw&t=47sMy interview with Richard Powers: youtube.com/watch?v=VdFU1nNCqwEBooks discussed & purchase links: Solar Bones by Mike McCormackuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781350372528A Book of American Martyrs by Joyce Carol Oatesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008221713Washington Black by Esi Edugyan uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781846689604Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl by Andrea Lawloruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529007671Minor Detail by Adania Shibli uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913097172Bewilderment by Richard Powersuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529115253Elena Knows by Claudia Pineiro uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781999368432Solenoid by Mircea Cartarescuuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805333197My Friends by Hisham Matar uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480My full reviews of these books: Solar Bones by Mike McCormacklonesomereader.com/blog/2016/7/18/solar-bones-by-mike-mccormackA Book of American Martyrs by Joyce Carol Oateslonesomereader.com/blog/2017/2/28/a-book-of-american-martyrs-by-joyce-carol-oatesWashington Black by Esi Edugyan lonesomereader.com/blog/2018/8/24/washington-black-by-esi-edugyanPaul 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-lawlorMinor Detail by Adania Shibli lonesomereader.com/blog/2020/5/21/minor-detail-by-adania-shibli-translated-by-elisabeth-jaquetteBewilderment by Richard Powersyoutube.com/watch?v=mdB49ngIT7QElena Knows by Claudia Pineiro lonesomereader.com/blog/2022/2/16/elena-knows-by-claudia-pineiro-translated-by-frances-riddleSolenoid by Mircea Cartarescuyoutube.com/watch?v=vfIVQUaQk4cMy Friends by Hisham Matar youtube.com/watch?v=XPwu3keS-UIChapters:0:00 Intro1:41 20163:43 20176:10 2018 9:21 2019 11:03 202012:29 2021 14:36 202216:13 202318:32 202420:07 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubHeld by Anne Michaelsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526659118--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubA 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-frankThe SafeKeep by Yael Van Der Woudenuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241652305Chapters:0:00 The SafeKeep overview6:46 Plot Spoilers12:51 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: lonesomereader@gmail.com
11 Great Book Club Books 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed and purchase links: The Bee Sting - Paul Murrayuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241984406The Vaster Wilds - Lauren Groffuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529152906Northwoods - Daniel Masonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399809306My Friends - Hisham Mataruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480James – Percival Everettuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238Caledonian Road – Andrew O'Haganuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571381357And Then She Fell – Alicia Elliottuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781838959418Butcher – Joyce Carol Oatesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008694876The Waves – Virginia Woolfuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781784870843A Passage to India – EM Forsteruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241540428The Safekeep – Yael Van Der Woudenuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241652305Chapters:0:00 Intro4:00 The Bee Sting4:46 The Vaster Wilds6:01 Northwoods7:02 My Friends8:11 James 9:17 Caledonian Road 10:25 And Then She Fell 12:09 Butcher13:25 The Waves14:52 A Passage to India16:03 The Safekeep17:01 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: lonesomereader@gmail.com
Book Haul August 2024 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links: Time of the Flies – Claudia Pineirouk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913867867Mammoth – Eva Baltasaruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781916751002Mina's Matchbox – Yoko Ogawauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787302761The Watermark – Sam Millsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781783789658The Voyage Home – Pat Barkeruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241568248Familiaris – David Wroblewskiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349147086The Unicorn Woman – Gayl Jonesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349016917Delicious Foods – James Hannahamuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787705258The Lion's Den – Iris Mwanzauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781838859923The Garden – Clare Beams uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805462347Liars – Sarah Mangusouk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529062762Mary and the Rabbit Dream – Noemi Kiss-Deakiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913111533A Little Trickerie – Rosanna Pikeuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241646069Yr Dead – Sam Saxuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914198861The Book of Disappearance – Ibtisam Azemuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781916751026An Angel at my Table – Janet Frameuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349018546The Flitting – Ben Mastersuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781783789719Chapters:0:00 Intro1:04 Time of the Flies2:12 Mammoth3:15 Mina's Matchbox4:14 The Watermark5:33 Serious Readers AD7:34 The Voyage Home8:44 Familiaris9:24 The Unicorn Woman10:16 Delicious Foods11:15 The Lion's Den11:56 The Garden12:54 Liars13:36 Mary and the Rabbit Dream14:23 A Little Trickerie15:10 Yr Dead15:43 The Book of Disappearance16:38 An Angel at my Table17:33 The Flitting18:53 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/introMy video discussing the 2024 shortlist: youtube.com/watch?v=BqVUSyqv954Join my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links: Saltblood by Francesca de Toresuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526661333The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Milleruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780857529268Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGilluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529177435Chapters:0:00 Intro1:13 Saltblood8:20 The Curse of Pietro Houdini 14:07 Our Hideous Progeny16:37 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links: James by Percival Everettuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238There's Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraquibuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241697153Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here by Jonathan Blitzeruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529039313Reading Genesis by Marilynne Robinsonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349018744Headshot by Rita Bullwinkeluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914198724The God of the Woods by Liz Mooreuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008663797Beautiful Days by Zach Williamsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241644706Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035026067Memory Piece by Lisa Kouk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349704319The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradleyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399726344When the Clock Broke by John Ganzuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780374605445Of Boys and Men by Richard Reevesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781800751033The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sidesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241437339Help Wanted by Adelle Waldmanuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805221654My full reviews of some of these books: James by Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnEHeadshot by Rita Bullwinkelyoutube.com/watch?v=H9dhH21blggMartyr! by Kaveh Akbaryoutube.com/watch?v=3gpSnm9VpM4The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradleyyoutube.com/watch?v=Fyc72kNajZgChapters:0:00 Intro1:48 James3:41 There's Always This Year5:12 Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here6:16 Reading Genesis7:13 Headshot9:03 The God of the Woods10:00 Beautiful Days10:37 Martyr12:01 Memory Piece12:52 The Ministry of Time14:11 When the Clock Broke15:09 Of Boys and Men16:17 The Wide Wide Sea17:05 Help Wanted18:04 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links: Butcher by Joyce Carol Oatesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008694876The Road by Cormac McCarthyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035003792Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfeghuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529115727Harvest by Jim Craceuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780330445672Earthlings by Sayaka Murata uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781783785698Vista Chinesa by Tatiana Salem Levyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914484223Bolla by Pajtim Statovci uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571361342The Parcel by Anosh Iraniuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781911344452My full reviews of some of these books: Butcher by Joyce Carol Oateslonesomereader.com/blog/2024/7/25/butcher-by-joyce-carol-oatesLapvona by Ottessa Moshfeghyoutube.com/watch?v=i7pYsBngfl8Harvest by Jim Cracelonesomereader.com/blog/2013/10/2/harvest-by-jim-craceEarthlings by Sayaka Murata lonesomereader.com/blog/2020/8/13/earthlings-by-sayaka-murata-translated-by-ginny-tapley-takemoriVista Chinesa by Tatiana Salem Levylonesomereader.com/blog/2023/1/18/vista-chinesa-by-tatiana-salem-levy-translated-by-alison-entrekinBolla by Pajtim Statovci lonesomereader.com/blog/2022/6/7/bolla-by-pajtim-statovci-translated-by-david-hackstonThe Parcel by Anosh Iranilonesomereader.com/blog/2017/10/16/the-parcel-by-anosh-iraniChapters:0:00 Intro1:30 Butcher 7:04 The Road9:28 Lapvona11:36 Harvest13:03 Earthlings15:00 Vista Chinesa18:05 Bolla20:47 The Parcel23:20 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links: Orbitaluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334342Piranesiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526622433Ladder of Yearsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780099479413Alice's Adventures in Wonderlanduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008542160The Wardenuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780199665440Mythology by Edith Hamilton Teaching a Stone to Talkuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781782118855Inside a Pearluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781408837764The Journal of Joyce Carol OatesNight Walks: a bedside companion edited by Joyce Carol OatesChapters:0:00 Intro1:25 Orbital2:22 Piranesi3:30 Ladder of Years5:39 Serious Lights AD7:18 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland8:06 The Warden10:25 Mythology11:48 Teaching a Stone to Talk12:36 Inside a Pearl13:48 The Journal of Joyce Carol Oates15:32 Night Walks16:42 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links:A Backward Glance by Edith Whartonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781715713881Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Stroutuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241634356The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh by Ingrid Persauduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571386499Clean by Alia Trabucco Zeran (translated by Sophie Hughes)uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008607937Caledonian Road by Andrew O'Haganuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571381357Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGilluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529177435The Diaries of Mr Lucas by Hugo Greenhalghuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781838958121Headshot by Rita Bullwinkeluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914198724Enlightenment by Sarah Perry uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334991My 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-hughesThe Diaries of Mr Lucas by Hugo Greenhalghyoutube.com/watch?v=VmY_0YVJA-AHeadshot by Rita Bullwinkelyoutube.com/watch?v=H9dhH21blggEnlightenment by Sarah Perry youtube.com/watch?v=pv0KgXiO93sChapters:0:00 Intro1:09 A Backward Glance3:00 The Fitzgerald Prize4:58 Tell Me Everything8:09 The Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh11:04 Clean 15:02 Caledonian Road21:40 Our Hideous Progeny24:03 The Diaries of Mr Lucas27:10 Headshot29:49 Enlightenment31:58 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubEnlightenment by Sarah Perry uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334991--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: lonesomereader@gmail.com
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/2024Join in the Booker Prize 2024 Reading Challenge: thebookerprizes.com/reading-challengeJoin my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubShortlist announced: September 16Winner announced: November 12Books discussed & purchase links: My Friends by Hisham Matar uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480James – Percival Everett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messuduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349127057Orbital by Samantha Harvey uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334342Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914198724Held by Anne Michaelsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526659118Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787304550The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241652305Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wooduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399724340Wild Houses by Colin Barrett uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780224099851Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787331747Playground by Richard Powers uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529154313Enlightenment by Sarah Perry uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334991My full reviews of some of these books: My Friends by Hisham Mataryoutube.com/watch?v=XPwu3keS-UIJames – Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnEOrbital by Samantha Harveyyoutube.com/watch?v=XXEEUi1T5dUThis Strange Eventful History by Claire Messudyoutube.com/watch?v=xZALfdI3lJ8Headshot by Rita Bullwinkelyoutube.com/watch?v=H9dhH21blggChapters:0:00 Intro1:50 Longlist overview6:04 My Friends8:20 James10:55 This Strange Eventful History12:27 Orbital14:35 Headshot16:51 Held18:19 Wandering Stars19:57 The Safekeep21:16 Stone Yard Devotional22:30 Wild Houses23:44 Creation Lake24:50 Playground26:06 Enlightenment27:37 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links: In Search of Lost Books by Giorgio van Stratentidd.ly/3Sm6udBThe Diaries of Mr Lucas by Hugo Greenhalghtidd.ly/3WAiTNw--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links: Headshot by Rita Bullwinkeluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914198724The Waves by Virginia Woolfuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781784870843On Boxing by Joyce Carol OatesMy full review of The Waves by Virginia Woolfyoutube.com/watch?v=FyzYvqltJKk--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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-competitionJoin my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links: All the World Beside – Garrard Conleyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781804710845The Second Coming – Garth Risk Hallberguk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781803511078Clean – Alia Trabucco Zeranuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008607937Atlantis – Jacint Verdaguer uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913744250Heroines – Kate Zambrenouk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781472159458The Light Room – Kate Zambreno uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781472158949The Pages of the Sea – Anne Hawkuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781739570729Strange Relations – Ralf Webb uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399713214Granta 168: Significant Other uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781909889668Women and Children First – Alina Grabowskiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781911648819Anyone's Ghost – August Thompson Lush Lives – J Vanessa Lyon uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781804710661Gloria – Victor Heringeruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781908670854Cross – Austin Duffyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781803510835A Poisoner's Tale – Cathryn Kempuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787637092Chapters:0:00 Intro0:55 All the World Beside2:12 The Second Coming3:31 Clean4:30 Serious Readers AD 5:57 Atlantis6:43 Kate Zambreno8:10 The Pages of the Sea8:43 Strange Relations9:12 Granta magazine9:50 Women and Children First10:25 Anyone's Ghost10:50 Lush Lives11:18 Gloria11:47 Cross12:15 A Poisoner's Tale12:55 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubThe NY Times 100 Best Books of the 21st Century according to critics: youtube.com/watch?v=bXxG6HxuF14Readers pick The NYTimes 100 Best Books of the 21st Century list: https://archive.is/Wk8aMMy full reviews of some of these books: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagiharalonesomereader.com/blog/2015/10/14/a-little-life-by-hanya-yanagiharaReacting to the stage production of A Little Lifeyoutube.com/watch?v=yr-ZMzvetv0James by Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnEThe Bee Sting by Paul Murrayyoutube.com/watch?v=Rqf2XM3P9ScThe Overstory by Richard Powerslonesomereader.com/blog/2018/10/2/the-overstory-by-richard-powersWolf Hall by Hilary Mantellonesomereader.com/blog/2020/2/28/wolf-hall-by-hilary-mantelHomegoing by Yaa Gyasilonesomereader.com/blog/2017/1/15/homegoing-by-yaa-gyasiHamnet by Maggie O'Farrelllonesomereader.com/blog/2020/4/27/hamnet-by-maggie-ofarrellNormal People by Sally Rooneylonesomereader.com/blog/2018/9/16/normal-people-by-sally-rooneyCirce by Madeline Miller lonesomereader.com/blog/2018/8/3/circe-by-madeline-millerThe Underground Railroad by Colson Whiteheadlonesomereader.com/blog/2016/11/10/the-underground-railroad-by-colson-whiteheadThe Nickel Boys by Colson Whiteheadlonesomereader.com/blog/2019/8/2/the-nickel-boys-by-colson-whiteheadLincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders lonesomereader.com/blog/2017/3/2/lincoln-in-the-bardo-by-george-saundersSing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Wardlonesomereader.com/blog/2017/12/22/sing-unburied-sing-by-jesmyn-wardSmall Things Like These by Claire Keeganyoutube.com/watch?v=-8BpvWg2bAsCaste by Isabel Wilkersonlonesomereader.com/blog/2020/11/29/caste-by-isabel-wilkersonNorth Woods by Daniel Masonyoutube.com/watch?v=6OUngX1wMqsThe Goldfinch by Donna Tarttlonesomereader.com/blog/2013/10/29/the-goldfinch-by-donna-tarttThe Dutch House by Ann Patchettlonesomereader.com/blog/2019/10/6/the-dutch-house-by-ann-patchettTom Lake by Ann Patchettyoutube.com/watch?v=EBhI09bnhMIPiranesi by Susanna Clarkelonesomereader.com/blog/2021/1/5/piranesi-by-susanna-clarkeGirl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristolonesomereader.com/blog/2019/8/8/girl-woman-other-by-bernadine-evaristoKlara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguroyoutube.com/watch?v=j0RG8046mzIStation Eleven by Emily St John Mandel lonesomereader.com/blog/2014/12/5/station-eleven-by-emily-st-john-mandelTrust by Hernan Diazlonesomereader.com/blog/2022/12/14/trust-by-hernan-diazMy Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfeghlonesomereader.com/blog/2018/9/26/my-year-of-rest-and-relaxation-by-ottessa-moshfeghShuggie Bain by Douglas Stuartlonesomereader.com/blog/2020/8/9/shuggie-bain-by-douglas-stuartIn the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machadolonesomereader.com/blog/2020/1/12/in-the-dream-house-by-carmen-maria-machadoDrive 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-jonesDemon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolverlonesomereader.com/blog/2022/11/2/demon-copperhead-by-barbara-kingsolverThe Vanishing Half by Brit Bennettlonesomereader.com/blog/2020/6/10/the-vanishing-half-by-brit-bennettTomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevinlonesomereader.com/blog/2022/8/18/tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-by-gabrielle-zevin--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links: Martyr! By Kaveh Akbaruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035026067The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradleyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399726344Glorious Exploits by Ferdia Lennonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241617649Mongrel by Hanako Footmanuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781804440438Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K Reilly uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529154191The Silence in Between by Josie Fergusonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780857529695 My full reviews: Martyr! By Kaveh Akbaryoutube.com/watch?v=3gpSnm9VpM4The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradleyyoutube.com/watch?v=Fyc72kNajZg--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/introWinner announced: Thursday 19th SeptemberJoin in the Reader's Vote (voting closes on 31st July): wilburnisosmithfoundation.submittable.com/gallery/c57f5601-1635-4261-a610-a1d830c69cd8Instagram: @adventurewritingprizeX: @Wilbur_Niso_FdnYouTube: @Wilbur_Niso_FdnFacebook: @WNSmithFoundationBooks discussed & purchase links: Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGilluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529177435Light Over Liskeard by Louis de Bernieresuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787303997Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibehuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241618257The Curse of Pietro Houdini by Derek B. Milleruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780857529268Saltblood by Francesca de Toresuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526661333Hard by a Great Forest by Leo Vardiashvili uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526659828 Chapters:0:00 Intro3:38 The shortlisted novels8:57 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubThe NYTimes 100 Best Books of the 21st Century list: nytimes.com/interactive/2024/books/best-books-21st-century.htmlSome 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-jeffersDucks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmannyoutube.com/watch?v=r60BV_UNoUMThe Parcel by Anosh Iranilonesomereader.com/blog/2017/10/16/the-parcel-by-anosh-iraniMy full reviews of some of these books: Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantellonesomereader.com/blog/2020/2/28/wolf-hall-by-hilary-mantelThe Underground Railroad by Colson Whiteheadlonesomereader.com/blog/2016/11/10/the-underground-railroad-by-colson-whiteheadOutline by Rachel Cusklonesomereader.com/blog/2015/3/18/outline-by-rachel-cuskThe Sellout by Paul Beattylonesomereader.com/blog/2016/10/26/the-sellout-by-paul-beatty-1Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders lonesomereader.com/blog/2017/3/2/lincoln-in-the-bardo-by-george-saundersThe Overstory by Richard Powerslonesomereader.com/blog/2018/10/2/the-overstory-by-richard-powersSing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Wardlonesomereader.com/blog/2017/12/22/sing-unburied-sing-by-jesmyn-wardThe Years by Annie Ernaux (translated by Alison L Strayer)lonesomereader.com/blog/2019/4/12/the-years-by-annie-ernaux-translated-by-alison-l-strayerH is for Hawk by Helen Macdonaldlonesomereader.com/blog/2014/7/30/h-is-for-hawk-by-helen-macdonaldSmall Things Like These by Claire Keeganyoutube.com/watch?v=-8BpvWg2bAsA Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon Jameslonesomereader.com/blog/2015/8/4/a-brief-history-of-seven-killings-by-marlon-jamesThe Argonauts by Maggie Nelsonlonesomereader.com/blog/2016/12/5/the-argonauts-by-maggie-nelsonThe Goldfinch by Donna Tarttlonesomereader.com/blog/2013/10/29/the-goldfinch-by-donna-tarttThe Vegetarian by Han Kang (translated by Deborah Smith)lonesomereader.com/blog/2015/12/24/the-vegetarian-by-han-kang-translated-by-deborah-smithTrust by Hernan Diazlonesomereader.com/blog/2022/12/14/trust-by-hernan-diazDemon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolverlonesomereader.com/blog/2022/11/2/demon-copperhead-by-barbara-kingsolverThe Friend by Sigrid Nunezlonesomereader.com/blog/2019/2/7/the-friend-by-sigrid-nunezChildhood by Tove Ditlevsen (translated by Tiina Nunnally)lonesomereader.com/blog/2019/9/22/childhood-by-tove-ditlevsen-translated-by-tiina-nunnallyExit West by Mohsin Hamidlonesomereader.com/blog/2017/10/11/exit-west-by-mohsin-hamidTomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevinlonesomereader.com/blog/2022/8/18/tomorrow-and-tomorrow-and-tomorrow-by-gabrielle-zevinAn American Marriage by Tayari Joneslonesomereader.com/blog/2019/3/15/an-american-marriage-by-tayari-jonesThe 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-searlsHurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor (translated by Sophie Hughes)lonesomereader.com/blog/2020/2/17/hurricane-season-by-fernanda-melchor-translated-by-sophie-hughesWhen 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-petersBring Up the Bodies by Hilary Mantellonesomereader.com/blog/2020/3/5/bring-up-the-bodies-by-hilary-mantelHow to Be Both by Ali Smithlonesomereader.com/blog/2014/8/20/how-to-be-both-by-ali-smith-interview-with-myselfChapters:0:00 Intro6:09 The 100 Best Books list33:05 Three books I would add34:48 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooker 2024 Eligibility dates: Oct 1, 2023-Sept 30, 2024Longlist announced: July 30Books discussed & purchase links: My Friends by Hisham Mataruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480James – Percival Everettuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238Long Island by Colm Toibinuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035029440This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messuduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349127057Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035026067Butcher by Joyce Carol Oatesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008694876Praiseworthy – Alexis Wrightuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913505929The Lost Long Songs of Boysie Singh – Ingrid Persauduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571386499Caledonian Road – Andrew O'Haganuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571381357Choice by Neel Mukherjeeuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805460497Real Americans – Rachel Khong uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529153705There Are Rivers in the Sky – Elif Shafak uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241435014Our 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-UIJames – Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnELong Island by Colm Toibinyoutube.com/watch?v=MNk-z4bqCxEThis Strange Eventful History by Claire Messudyoutube.com/watch?v=xZALfdI3lJ8Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaryoutube.com/watch?v=3gpSnm9VpM4--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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-competitionJoin my bookclub: patreon.com/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links: I Will Crash – Rebecca Watsonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571356744Napalm in the Heart – Pol Guaschuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571375257Swift River – Essie Chambersuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349703862Rosarita – Anita Desaiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035044436The Unbearable Lightness of Being – Milan Kundera uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571135394The Maniac – Benjamin Labatutuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781782279822Little Joe – edited by Sam Ashbygoodpress.co.uk/products/little-joe-a-book-about-queers-and-cinema-mostly-edited-by-sam-ashbyThe Heart in Winter – Kevin Barryuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805302117Ghost Chilli – Nikkitha Bakshani uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349727509A Good Deliverance – Toby Clemensuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571348305The God of the Woods – Liz Moore uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008663797The Paris Muse – Louisa Treger uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526639295Little Rot – Akwaeke Emeziuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571382804Teddy – Emily Dunlayuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008669713 Chapters:0:00 Intro0:59 I Will Crash2:44 Napalm in the Heart4:00 Swift River4:45 Rosarita5:48 Serious Readers Ad7:43 The Unbearable Lightness of Being8:17 The Maniac9:06 Little Joe9:59 The Heart in Winter10:34 Ghost Chilli11:08 A Good Deliverance11:49 The God of the Woods12:36 The Paris Muse13:32 Little Rot14:12 Teddy15:14 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBookstagrammersChris: instagram.com/christophermettsBernie: instagram.com/bernie.lombardiBooktubers Jon & Sierra: youtube.com/@andtheywerereadersThe 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/9054/9780241409480James by Percival Everettuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillipsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349727790Not a River by Selva Almadauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913867454A Flat Place by Noreen Masuduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241994337White Nights by Urszula Honekuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781916913004Intermezzo by Sally Rooneyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571365463The Watermark by Sam Millsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781783789658Entitlement by Rumaan Alamuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526674180Cinema Love by Jiaming Tanguk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399810241The Custom of the Country by Edith Whartonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780143137214Joyce Carol Oates: Letters to a Biographer edited by Greg Johnsonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781636141169Goodnight Tokyo by Aisuhiro Yoshidauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787705128--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubWomen's Prize 2024 Ceremony vlog: youtube.com/watch?v=wusNOaNG0DsJennifer's booktube channel: youtube.com/@InsertLiteraryPunHereBooks discussed & purchase links:Dead Animals by Phoebe Stuckesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399728133Evenings and Weekends by Oisin McKeenauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008604172Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035026067Butcher by Joyce Carol Oatesuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008694876Two Hours by Alba Arikhauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781999798147This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messuduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349127057Orbital by Samantha Harveyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334342Bad Habit by Alana S Portero (translated by Mara Faye Letham)uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008663292Giant by Mollie Ray uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780571374199My full reviews of some of these books: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbaryoutube.com/watch?v=3gpSnm9VpM4This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messudyoutube.com/watch?v=xZALfdI3lJ8--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links:Northwoods by Daniel Masonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399809283Lublin by Manya Wilkinsonuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913505943Tom Lake by Ann Patchettuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781526664273River East, River West by Aube Rey Lescureuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780715655399My Friends by Hisham Mataruk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241409480A Flat Place by Noreen Masuduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241994337Enter Ghost – Isabella Hammaduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529919998Bad Habit by Alana S Portero (translated by Mara Faye Letham)uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008663292James – Percival Everettuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035031238Not a River by Selva Almada (translated by Annie McDermott)uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781913867454My full reviews of some of these books: Northwoods by Daniel MasonLublin by Manya Wilkinsonlonesomereader.com/blog/2024/3/5/lublin-by-marya-wilkinsonTom Lake by Ann Patchettyoutube.com/watch?v=EBhI09bnhMIRiver East, River West by Aube Rey Lescurelonesomereader.com/blog/2024/2/28/river-east-river-west-by-aube-rey-lescureMy Friends by Hisham Mataryoutube.com/watch?v=XPwu3keS-UIA Flat Place by Noreen Masudyoutube.com/watch?v=I0pILGxmjXoJames – Percival Everettyoutube.com/watch?v=m6CCN6S-fnENot a River by Selva Almada (translated by Annie McDermott)youtube.com/watch?v=SDZtopF-oFYChapters:0:00 Intro1:18 Northwoods3:06 Lublin4:39 Tom Lake7:09 River East River West8:20 My Friends11:01 A Flat Place13:23 Enter Ghost15:13 Bad Habit16:54 James19:25 Not a River20:40 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubOrbital by Samantha Harveyuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781787334342--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTiktok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: 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/TheLonesomeReaderBookClubBooks discussed & purchase links: A Leopard-Skin Hat – Anne Serre uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781915267245Boy with a Black Rooster – Stefanie Vor Schulteuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781911648772Asa - Natsuko Imamura The Unreliable Nature Writer – Claire Carrolluk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781739830182Cairn – Kathleen Jamie uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781914502002Private Rites – Julia Armfielduk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780008608033Night Walks edited by Joyce Carol OatesThings Don't Break on Their Own – Sarah Easter Collinsuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780241640630Straight Acting – Will Toshuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529390476Mapmatics – Paulina Rowinskauk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781035007042Like It Matters – Lee Kleinsaggingmeniscus.com/catalog/like_it_mattersWinston Hewlett's Impotence – PJ Blumenthal saggingmeniscus.com/catalog/winston_hewletts_impotenceThis is Fine - Poorna Bell uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529901214The Balad of Jacquotte Delahaye – Briony Cameronuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9780349439686Death in the Air – Ram Muraliiuk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781805460008The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wasteland – Sarah Brooks uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781399607537Lies and Weddings – Kevin Kwan uk.bookshop.org/a/9054/9781529152845Chapters:0:00 Intro0:39 A Leopard Skin Hat1:25 Boy with a Black Rooster2:03 Asa2:38 The Unreliable Nature Writer3:01 Cairn3:47 Private Rites4:34 Serious Readers Ad6:12 Things Don't Break on Their Own6:46 Straight Acting7:16 Mapmatics7:44 Like It Matters8:24 Winston Hewlett's Impotence9:02 This is Fine9:48 The Balad of Jacquotte Delahaye10:22 Death in the Air11:01 The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wasteland11:34 Lies and Weddings12:32 Conclusion--------------------Get in touchBook Blog: http://lonesomereader.comTwitter: twitter.com/lonesomereaderInstagram: instagram.com/lonesomereaderFacebook: http://tinyurl.com/hfkkhusGoodreads: http://tinyurl.com/h8uus5tLetterBoxd: letterboxd.com/lonesomereaderTikTok: tiktok.com/@lonesomereaderEmail: lonesomereader@gmail.com
