Darth Plagueis book review | The tragedy of Darth Plagueis the wise Nathans Books 2022-01-16 | Darth Plagueis by James Luceno was one of my favorite books of 2021. This video is my review of that magnificent book. It tells the story of Darth Sidious's master Darth Plagueis and how he gave rise to the most powerful being in the universe. If you like the Star Wars prequels, I can almost guarantee you'll love this book. Buy my book The Cards That Are Dealt here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt-ebook/dp/B09H5RNNYJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JMDAK5L52YYD&keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1642368100&sprefix=the+cards+that+are+deal%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1Buy Darth Plagueis here (not affiliated): barnesandnoble.com/w/darth-plagueis-james-luceno/1138505482?ean=9780345511294
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent BOOK REVIEW (spoiler-free) Nathans Books 2024-07-17 | The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent is a romance fantasy that feels like Squid Game with vampires in a fantasy world. This is my spoiler-free book review. I don't typically read romance or romance fantasy, but I was glad I read this one. It is certainly not perfect, but it has enjoyable characters and a plot. The right reader might love this book. It might also appeal to those that want to try romance fantasy but want something with other elements to enjoy. Thank you for watching!6.5/10
Gushing about Project Hail Mary for 30 minutes...(Spoilers) Nathans Books 2024-07-15 | This is my spoiled-filled discussion of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Join me as I discuss why I love this book so much. It was one of my favorite sci-fi novels, and I already can't wait to read it for a third time. I hope you enjoy this video. Please comment your thoughts on my opinions and share your own!Thanks for watching!
The Return of the King | IN-DEPTH book discussion (spoilers) Nathans Books 2024-06-05 | This is my in-depth discussion of part THREE of The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien. I give my thoughts on this third part of the book/series and how it relates to the rest of the story. I talk about what I liked and potentially disliked. This video contains spoilers for all parts of The Lord of the Rings. I hope you enjoy it! Share your thoughts in the comments!This is my final discussion video for The Lord of The Rings, at least for a while. Thanks to all those who watched. I will read and review the Silmarillion next. Then, I will read Dune by Frank Herbert.–Background Music– Produced by Danya Vodovozyoutube.com/watch?v=9j3c16m8sqwRoyalty-Free Music
The Two Towers | IN-DEPTH book discussion (spoilers) Nathans Books 2024-06-03 | This is my in-depth discussion of part two of The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien. I give my thoughts on this second part of the book/series and how it relates to the rest of the story. I talk about what I liked and potentially disliked. This video contains spoilers for all parts of The Lord of the Rings. I hope you enjoy it! Share your thoughts in the comments!–Background Music–Chillpeach - Mushroom's Life: youtube.com/watch?v=FScEvRbobsE&list=PLQwRmTwWx0ubcpv0SkHroupj1LqW5_Va5&index=16&t=0s
The Fellowship of the Ring | IN-DEPTH book discussion (spoilers) Nathans Books 2024-05-20 | This is my in-depth discussion of part one of The Lord of the Rings, The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. I give my thoughts on this first part of the book/series and how it relates to the rest of the story. I talk about what I liked and potentially disliked. This video contains spoilers for all parts of The Lord of the Rings. I hope you enjoy it! Share your thoughts in the comments!–Background Music–Chillpeach - Mushroom's Life: youtube.com/watch?v=FScEvRbobsE&list=PLQwRmTwWx0ubcpv0SkHroupj1LqW5_Va5&index=16I've used Chillpeach's music in several of my videos now, and I am very grateful for the free access. You are a legend.
The Lord of the Rings Review | Spoiler Free Nathans Books 2024-05-16 | This is my review of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien. It is a spoiler-free review where I explain my thoughts on the writing, themes, characters, etc. I will release three more videos with spoilers, giving my thoughts on each part. This video is for people who haven't read The Lord of the Rings or people who just want to hear my general thoughts quickly. Thanks for watching!–Background Music–Chillpeach - Don't Quite: youtube.com/watch?v=isVuZnhdeEg&list=PLQwRmTwWx0ubcpv0SkHroupj1LqW5_Va5&index=9
Reviewing everything I read during my break Nathans Books 2024-05-01 | Here are some rapid reviews of everything I read during the 1+ years I stopped making videos. In the video, I review/discuss the Gentleman Bastards series, Small Gods, The Murderbot Diaries series, Girl in the Blue Coat, A Man Called Ove, the Arc of a Scythe series, and a few others. There are no spoilers in this video. This is more just a way for me to quickly catch up with everything I read during my break. I hope you enjoy it!Background MusicChillpeach - In Dreamland : youtube.com/watch?v=DSWYAclv2I8&t=0s
The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien book review Nathans Books 2024-04-25 | This is my spoiler-free review of The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien. The Hobbit is the book that started it all for Tolkien, and it still holds up. It explores a fun adventure following Bilbo Baggins and a group of dwarves and sets up the events of The Lord of the Rings.
Its been a while | channel revival Nathans Books 2024-04-22 | If you forgot you were subscribed to this channel, this is your reminder. Thanks for forgetting and not unsubscribing. This video is just my announcement that I am going to start posting videos on this channel again. I also explain why I stopped posting and why I've decided to start again. Short answer: I want to talk about books and stuff more, so I'm going to make videos of myself doing that. Note: I removed all of my other social media associated with this channel, so the links in the descriptions of my other videos don't work anymore.
The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek by Rhett and Link book review | More than fan service? Nathans Books 2022-08-30 | It's time to ask the age old question. Will it novel?Rhett and Link are the hosts of the best show on YouTube: Good Mythical Morning. You know them. They're the guys that eat gross food, play games against each other, and embarrass themselves for our entertainment. Well, those two guys wrote a book a few years back and I'm here to review that book. In this video, I will be reviewing the Lost Causes of Bleak Creek by Rhett and Link. I have a lot of love for these two and the whole mythical crew. Good Mythical Morning has gotten me through some of my hardest times and I'm sure it will get me through more hard times (I bet a lot of fans say that, but it's true). I'm a huge fan of GMM and these two internet dads, but how does their novel hold up? Is it just fan service, or is it good on its own? Let's talk about that. I hope you enjoy today's video. I'm very proud of it. Be sure to leave a like and subscribe for more videos like this one. Have a mythical day!Buy my book THE CARDS THAT ARE DEALT here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt-ebook/dp/B09H5RNNYJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JMDAK5L52YYD&keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1642368100&sprefix=the+cards+that+are+deal%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1Buy The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek by Rhett and Link here (affiliated): amzn.to/3BeTEWx
Discussing and solving The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie Nathans Books 2022-08-04 | In this video I talk about The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie. At the end of the video, I show a clip of myself solving the murder and figuring out who the murder was. There is no spoilers in the first half of the video, and I give a warning when the spoilers come. I had a lot of fun reading this book and I'm impressed with myself for solving the case. I hope you enjoy watching!Buy my book The Cards That Are Dealt here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt-ebook/dp/B09H5RNNYJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JMDAK5L52YYD&keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1642368100&sprefix=the+cards+that+are+deal%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1Buy The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie here (not affiliated): barnesandnoble.com/w/murder-of-roger-ackroyd-agatha-christie/1013985735?ean=9781684226566
Why I love Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (spoiler-free book review) Nathans Books 2022-07-31 | In this video, I give my honest opinion of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. This book has established itself as one of my favorite books. I am astounded with Weir's work in this novel. Watch this video to find out why I love this book so much and use it to decide if you should read Project Hail Mary or not. Buy my book The Cards That Are Dealt here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt-ebook/dp/B09H5RNNYJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JMDAK5L52YYD&keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1642368100&sprefix=the+cards+that+are+deal%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1
Check out my new shelf! (bookshelf tour 2022) Nathans Books 2022-07-13 | In this video, I talk about my new bookshelf and show you all the books on the shelf. I'm very happy to have this new shelf, and I'm excited to record videos in front of it. I hope you enjoyed!Buy my book The Cards That Are Dealt here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt-ebook/dp/B09H5RNNYJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JMDAK5L52YYD&keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1642368100&sprefix=the+cards+that+are+deal%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1
5 ways I find books I actually enjoy + some recommendations Nathans Books 2022-06-23 | In this video, I talk about how I find books that I enjoy. It can be difficult to find books you enjoy, especially because books take some time to get into. It sucsk to waste time reading a book you don't enjoy. It's impossible to never read a book you don't enjoy, but there are some things you can do to find books you are more likely to enjoy. I go over exactly that in this video. Buy my book The Cards That Are Dealt here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt-ebook/dp/B09H5RNNYJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JMDAK5L52YYD&keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1642368100&sprefix=the+cards+that+are+deal%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1
The Humanity of Monster by Naoki Urasawa (Manga Breakdown) Nathans Books 2022-05-13 | I'm really excited about this one. I put a lot of effort and thought into this video, and I'm very proud of it. Monster was a phenomenal story. I think my video does it justice. In this video I talk about the humanity in Monster. I talk about mostly the philosophical elements of this story. This video goes very deep into what makes us human, and the reason for life or lack of reason. I hope you enjoy!
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles book review Nathans Books 2022-04-15 | In this video, I review Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. Rules of Civility is about a young women in 1938 New York city working through her relationships as she grows her career. At this point, I have read all of the Towles books, and I thinks this ones is my second favorite. However, they are all good reads and unique from each other. I hope you enjoy my review!Buy my book The Cards That Are Dealt here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt-ebook/dp/B09H5RNNYJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JMDAK5L52YYD&keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1642368100&sprefix=the+cards+that+are+deal%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1Buy Rules of Civility here (not affiliated): barnesandnoble.com/w/rules-of-civility-amor-towles/1100181346?ean=9780143121169
February 2022 reading wrap up Nathans Books 2022-03-09 | This is my second monthly reading wrap up video for 2022 and my second ever. This month I read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton, Monster volume 3 by Naoki Ursawa, and Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. I'm so happy to be pushing out more videos, and I enjoy making them a lot. It makes reading feel more rewarding. I hope you enjoy my video!
Talking about Monster by Naoki Urasawa while eating the spiciest ramen in the world! Nathans Books 2022-02-23 | I'm trying something new with my review of Monster (manga) by Naoki Ursawa. While discussion the first and second volumes of the manga, I will be eating spicy ramen, which has been titled "the spiciest ramen in the world." Eating this ramen is sometimes called the nuclear fire noodle challenge. I'm so excited to be reading Monster, and I'm loving it so far. Buy my book The Cards That Are Dealt here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt-ebook/dp/B09H5RNNYJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JMDAK5L52YYD&keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1642368100&sprefix=the+cards+that+are+deal%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1Article claiming this ramen is the spiciest in the world: tastingtable.com/694355/spiciest-instant-ramen-nuclear-noodleBuy ramen here: amazon.com/Samyang-Spicy-Chicken-Flavor-Ramen/dp/B075VM9N96/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=3D2HECCMZNQHK&keywords=ramen+2x+hot&qid=1645176051&sprefix=ramen+2x+hot%2Caps%2C223&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A3GS4G5ZB6059R&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUUxTR1EzMExPUkRPJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwODAxMjI3MjhJUVNPWTJRNUtNViZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDE5NTY2WlRJTEMwME5WSENXJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==Sound effects from zapsplat.com
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles book review Nathans Books 2022-02-19 | This is the second Towles book that I've read, and while I did have some issues with it, it is a well planned and well written book. Although I miss the level of detail I found in A Gentleman in Moscow, the prose is well done. The plot is fun and exciting. It flows like an epic. Buy my book The Cards That Are Dealt here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt-ebook/dp/B09H5RNNYJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JMDAK5L52YYD&keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1642368100&sprefix=the+cards+that+are+deal%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1Buy The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles not affiliated): barnesandnoble.com/w/the-lincoln-highway-amor-towles/1138843333?ean=9780735222359
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch book review Nathans Books 2022-02-16 | In this video I review Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. This book resonated with me so much. It's thrilling, sad, interesting, and has an outstanding main character. I strongly believe this will be one of my favorite book of the year. Buy my book The Cards That Are Dealt here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt-ebook/dp/B09H5RNNYJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JMDAK5L52YYD&keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1642368100&sprefix=the+cards+that+are+deal%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1Buy Dark Matter here (not affiliated): barnesandnoble.com/w/dark-matter-blake-crouch/1122954090?ean=9781101904244
What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad book review/discussion Nathans Books 2022-02-09 | In this video I will review and discuss What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad. This is a very interesting book that is well written. It delivers a message about the immigrant crisis in southwest Asia in an intriguing and unique way. Buy my book The Cards That Are Dealt here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt-ebook/dp/B09H5RNNYJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JMDAK5L52YYD&keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1642368100&sprefix=the+cards+that+are+deal%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1Referenced review: http://kosoris.com/essays/what-strange-paradise-criticism-of-a-hypocritical-publicBuy What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad here (not affiliated): barnesandnoble.com/w/what-strange-paradise-omar-el-akkad/1137947012?ean=9780525657903
January reading wrap up 2022 Nathans Books 2022-02-05 | In this video, I talk about all the books I read during January 2022. I read What Strange Paradise by Omar El Akkad, Dark Matter by Blake Crouch, The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles, and Monster Volume 1 by Naoki Urasawa. What a great way to start this year!Buy my book The Cards That Are Dealt here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt-ebook/dp/B09H5RNNYJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JMDAK5L52YYD&keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1642368100&sprefix=the+cards+that+are+deal%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1
The Giver by Lois Lowry book review Nathans Books 2022-01-26 | In this video, I give my thoughts and feelings on The Giver by Lois Lowry. In a world where there is no disease, starvation, war, or suffering, Jonas is chosen to become the receiver of memory. He learns the history of the world and what has been taken. This book, which is not political commentary (in my opinion), is a beautiful story about the things that connect us. Buy my book The Cards That Are Dealt here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt-ebook/dp/B09H5RNNYJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JMDAK5L52YYD&keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1642368100&sprefix=the+cards+that+are+deal%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1Buy The Giver by Lois Lowry here (not affiliated): barnesandnoble.com/w/giver-lois-lowry/1100295882?ean=9780544336261
Things We Lost to the Water by Eric Nguyen review Nathans Books 2022-01-19 | Things We Lost to the Water is a good debut book, and overall just a decent, okay book. I enjoyed reading, but I had some issues with it. I'm glad I read it, but I can't say I'd read it again. This is my review of Things We Lost to the Water by Eric Nguyen. Buy my book The Cards That Are Dealt here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt-ebook/dp/B09H5RNNYJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JMDAK5L52YYD&keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1642368100&sprefix=the+cards+that+are+deal%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1Buy Things We Lost to the Water here (not affiliated): barnesandnoble.com/w/things-we-lost-to-the-water-eric-nguyen/1137492189?ean=9780593317952
Before you read Pet Sematary by Stephen King (book review) Nathans Books 2022-01-04 | Pet Sematary is regarded as one of Stephen King's scariest books. I agree it was terrifying, but not for the reasons I thought. It was certainly an interesting book to read and talk about. Buy my book The Cards That Are Dealt here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt/dp/1737742802/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BYJNNONW605U&keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1641105380&sprefix=the+cards+that+are+dealt%2Caps%2C182&sr=8-1Gaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCBy12BHedOjmD5WfBGr14VgBuy Pet Sematary here (not affiliated): barnesandnoble.com/w/pet-sematary-stephen-king/1100180109?ean=9780743412285Pet Sematary by Stephen King combines the theme of grief with skin-crawling horror to create something that is uncomfortably gratifying. This piece of horror fiction takes the idea of death and grief and presents it in such a raw, inescapable way. Grief is a part of life. It is a strenuous feeling to live with, and King presents it in such a way that is so true it sometimes gives you a sick feeling. It is one of those books that makes you peek around corners before your go around them.It was back in 2019 when I started religiously following my rule of not watching movies until I read the book if I thought I would ever want to read the book. I first practiced this rule with the Pet Sematary 2019 movie. I wanted to watch the movie, but I did not allow myself to until I read the book. I bought the book, and it sat on my shelf for two years until I finally read it this year. I’m not an avid reader of horror, but I’m not opposed to reading this genre of fiction either. Still, King books have a reputation for being terrifying, and because of that, I was not yet ready to read a book such as this. I had read one other Stephen King book (The Mist) before, but that one was nowhere near as horrific.I had planned to read this book for Halloween, but it ended up becoming a November read.Pet Sematary was originally published on November 14th, 1983. There are several different editions of the book, but the Kindle version, which I read, is 396 pages.Horror AspectsI’m not going to sugarcoat it or anything; This book is scary. It makes your stomach drop and your mind spin. The way King writes his books allows the reader to think of the worst, most horrific imagery. As I said before, while reading this book, I would go around corners slower than usual. I’m not a person that believes in supernatural monsters or things like that, but when you read books that feel so immersive as this one, your subconscious forces you to behave this way. It’s sort of an instinct if that makes sense.In terms of horror fiction, this book is not as gory or gruesome as I thought it would be. It is the idea and the suggested imagery that make it one of the most frightening stories I have ever read, watched, or heard. Books that allow readers to imagine the scenes themselves are interesting because how scary the book is depends on the imagination of the reader. When reading this book, I saw some chilling imagery, but half of that was just out of my own imagination. Someone else might not see the scenes as frightening at all.I will mention that if you have a fear of wendigos, this may not be the book for you. Personally, I had not heard of the creature known as the wendigo before reading this book. If I had, it was nothing more than just the word itself. There are some interesting supernatural elements to this book which King gave a deep and almost realistic history to. The connection to real world superstitions and beliefs makes it especially creepy. It’s almost as if the story could be real.In case your wondering, there is a lot of death and discussion of death in this book. Depending on who you are, these discussions may cause you some existential feelings. This was one of the main reasons why I waited so long to read the book. A couple years after initially buying the book, I am very excepting of the idea of death, which is why I decided it was time I read this book. Still, the discussions were unsettling, uncomfortable, and agitating.
Top 5 books of 2021 Nathans Books 2021-12-31 | Here are my favorite books that I read in 2021. Although I only read eleven books, I think this a good and diverse top 5 list. I hope you enjoy this video. I worked hard on it!Cheers to 2022. My goal is reading at least 24 books, but there are al ot more than that on my tbr list. Buy my book The Cards That Are Dealt here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt/dp/1737742802/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1636794578&sr=8-1Darth Plagueis review: youtu.be/bel_3YOBaKAThe Giver review: youtu.be/lwrQRoNz9tIPet Sematary review: youtube.com/watch?v=RaYsJ-ZPsLE&t=6sThis Tender Land review: youtu.be/L2IGtHkSoFkA Gentleman in Moscow review: youtu.be/bQiZ_voTgh4Website: nozithus.comTikTok: tiktok.com/@nozithus_books?lang=enInstagram: instagram.com/nozithusPatreon: patreon.com/nozithusTwitter: twitter.com/NozithusJoin my email list: nozithus.com/newsletterThe Nozithus Story Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/2geRKpGZEk42wUyGMiNrve?si=eHqkDF6CRMayrP0yl4_qHAAlso available on YouTube here: youtube.com/channel/UCzGYywFvlC5ksR7qnPPOrbwGaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCBy12BHedOjmD5WfBGr14Vg
A Gentleman in Moscow book review Nathans Books 2021-11-14 | A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles in my new favorite piece of historical literature and my new favorite book. Despite taking place primarily in the Metropol hotel in Moscow, Towles wrote a book with amazing characters, carefully written historical details, and a writing style that will sing to your soul.Buy my book The Cards That Are Dealt here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt/dp/1737742802/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1636794578&sr=8-1Read the written version here: nozithus.com/blog/a-gentleman-in-moscow-book-review-my-new-favorite-historical-literature-novel-11-2021Website: nozithus.comTikTok: tiktok.com/@nozithus_books?lang=enInstagram: instagram.com/nozithusPatreon: patreon.com/nozithusTwitter: twitter.com/NozithusJoin my email list: nozithus.com/newsletterThe Nozithus Story Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/2geRKpGZEk42wUyGMiNrve?si=eHqkDF6CRMayrP0yl4_qHAAlso available on YouTube here: youtube.com/channel/UCzGYywFvlC5ksR7qnPPOrbwGaming Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCBy12BHedOjmD5WfBGr14VgBuy A Gentleman in Moscow my Amor Towels here: barnesandnoble.com/w/a-gentleman-in-moscow-amor-towles/1123499449Where should I begin? How does one go about reviewing a book that so perfectly touched their soul? A Gentleman in Moscow told a story that exceeded any expectations I had using words and prose that cradled my love for the English language. If I had to quickly summarized how I feel about this masterpiece of a novel, I would say one does not read this book, but rather they experience it. It is a book that contains characters who glow beyond the words on the page, scenes and places that form like memories, and a story that kept my interest despite my doubts that it could. Here is my A Gentleman in Moscow book review.Written by Amor Towles, the A Gentleman in Moscow release date was September 6, 2016. It is a historical fiction that takes place in Moscow, of course, during the Stalin era. The main character Count Alexander Rostov is placed on lifelong house arrest by a Bolshevik tribunal because of a revolutionary poem he wrote during his college years. Instead of receiving the death sentence, he is forced to live within the walls of the Metropol hotel in Moscow. At one point the count describes this punishment as worse than being exiled because after being exiled a person can start a new life and forget the old. The punishment Count Rostov receives is worse, as he describes, because he is imprisoned in his home, causing him to long to explore the city. His life in the hotel leads to the life of another being put in his hands. As described on the back cover, “he must draw on all of his ingenuity to protect the future she deserves.” I first heard of this book a couple years ago, and since then I have been eagerly waiting until it was next in line on my TBR list. Historical fiction books have been my favorite genre for a while, especially because I have not read one that I did not enjoy. I1 was excited to read A Gentleman in Moscow up until I started reading it. After the first chapter or two, I began to worry that I would waste my time reading about a man in Moscow meander around a hotel for 462 pages. This fear that my time was being waster caused me to carefully hunt for any evidence that the story might pick up. Yes, I was enjoying the poetic descriptions and picture perfect details, but I wanted to make sure it was worth reading. A lot of reviews said it was boring, and while I am careful to believe any review (because reviews are opinions, and opinions vary, especially on books), I started to agree with those reviews without finishing the first part of the book. I took a spontaneous break from reading Towles’s masterpiece to read Dune by Frank Herbert in preparation for the movie. After I finished that book, I returned to A Gentleman in Moscow, feeling it was only right I give it more of a chance to make an impression. It’s was like building a relationship with someone that is widely known and widely discussed. I had to push past the negative things I heard and my preexisting reservations before I made a judgement on whether or not it was a relationship worth pursuing. After reading on, I got further acquainted with the style. Just like with a relationship, it is best to see the good aspects in a novel instead of expecting your own aspects. As I read on, I became more invested in my relationship with this book. Soon, I found myself attached to the book. This attachment caused me to purchase the eBook so I could read it in more places and more often. I will come back to the topic of this novel being “slow” later....read the rest on my blog.
The Cards That Are Dealt | Official Trailer Nathans Books 2021-11-03 | Buy here: amazon.com/Cards-That-Are-Dealt/dp/1737742802/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+cards+that+are+dealt&qid=1635924387&sr=8-1More info here: nozithus.com/books/the-cards-that-are-dealtFifteen-year-old Marshall Álvarez seeks the antidote to his problems from a highly-organized, secret gambling club within his high school. Here, students take part in poker games, sports betting, and other forms of gambling.Despite coming from a low-income family living in a slummy apartment, Marshall attends a high school in a rich neighborhood. He feels out of place and is desperate for change in his social life. Trevor and his best friend Josh and other classmates are set on treating Marshall as inferior. Along with that, Marshall finds out that his grandmother has cancer, but his family doesn't have enough money to pay for the treatment. Marshall struggles to come up with ways to help make the needed $10,000 until he comes across a mysterious gambling club within his high school.He must push past Trevor's bullying, his alcoholic mom, and feeling depressed form the doubt he receives. Otherwise, he will fail to save his grandma and fail to prove himself. Can he do what most think he can't? Or will he fail as they expect him to?The Cards That Are Dealt is a young adult book about perseverance during difficult times and proving self-worth to doubters. The story shows readers the hardships of being an isolated individual, especially in high school.Music: "Lethal" by H3 MusicUnder CC Attribution 4.0 International License
Before you read Dune by Frank Herbert-Book Review Nathans Books 2021-10-14 | I enjoyed reading Dune a lot, but I had some problems with it. Frank Herbert's Dune is one of the most popular sci-fi works ever. As a Star Wars fan, I had to give this book a try. Dune explores a world where a spice drug is the most valuable resource in the universe. This universe has giant sand worms, awesome technology, and not a single computer in sight. Buy Dune here: barnesandnoble.com/w/dune-frank-herbert/1100608835?ean=9780441172719
A Burning by Megha Majumdar book review Nathans Books 2021-08-25 | Megha Majumdar has written a fantastic debut novel about a young Muslim girl who is wrongly accused for a terrorist attack in India. This book is filled with amazing writing, raw emotion, and great characters. The execution of the theme was perfect as well. If you're looking for a great political thriller book, or even just a beautifully written book in general, you should give this book a read. Buy insert book title here: barnesandnoble.com/w/a-burning-megha-majumdar/1133411043?ean=9780593081259
Herschel Dawson small Boba Fett backpack review Nathans Books 2021-05-04 | This is my review of the Herschel Dawson small Boba Fett backpack. In this video, I decide if it works as a book bag and talk about the backpack's features. This is my Star Wars May 4th video. I would have liked to have done a video where I talk about why I like Star Wars or something, but this is the video I made. I recorded this a while ago, but I just didn't get around to editing. Overall, I really like this backpack. It is now my everyday carry. It fits a lot of stuff and lots of books for being such a small bag. I like how it was inspired by Boba Fett, but not overly obvious. Star Wars is very important to me. I have been watching Star Wars my entire life. The stories are inspirational and also an escape. So thank you to everyone that has made Star Wars amazing. Also, how about that Bad Batch episode?May the 4th be with you. Happy Star Wars day!Buy it here: tillys.com/product/herschel-x-star-wars-boba-fett-small-dawson-backpack/389282957.html?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google_product&CAWELAID=120013610006003479&CATARGETID=120013610006048807&CADevice=c&gclid=Cj0KCQjw4cOEBhDMARIsAA3XDRhcroNd17CoWJIVQU9ZaABqvbqVs5_03uqWAxktGdJ2UaeRVDpdK4caAnr_EALw_wcBMusic credit:Background music by Samuel Kim. Here is his channel: youtube.com/c/samuelkimmusicOutro Music: youtube.com/watch?v=I0BMOgsttlUAll music belongs to its respective owners.
Reading list book haul 2021 Nathans Books 2021-04-11 | In this video, I go over and explain my reading list. These are the next books I will be reading in 2021, although I highly doubt they will be my last. I explain why I chose each book and my expectations for each book. This is a small book haul compared to other videos on YouTube that do huge book hauls, but because of my busy schedule and lack of funds, I am only able to buy so many book. I also have less books on my reading list because I know I am busy. Also, books can very expensive, so buying 30 plus books for a book haul video just wouldn't make sense for me. Here is my reading list (all the books in this video):-Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn-Dark Force Rising by Timothy Zahn-The Last Command by Timothy Zahn-A Burning by Megha Majumdar-A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles-Darth Plagueis by James Luceno-Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste NgMusic by けｍ SURFTake Caresoundcloud.com/hmsurf/take-careyoutube.com/watch?v=HTNXz6WspCU&t=35s
Lore by Alexandra Bracken spoiler free book review (full review) Nathans Books 2021-03-28 | Lore by Alexandra Bracken was one of the most anticipated books for the beginning of 2021. I was very excited for this book, but it ultimately let me down. I think some people will like this book, but I didn't. There are a few great things in this book, but it feels a bit empty. I really liked the idea for the book, but the way it was executed did not meet my expectations. In this video I do a full review on the book without any spoilers. Again there are NO SPOILERS in this reviewBuy Lore here: barnesandnoble.com/w/lore-alexandra-bracken/1136968819?ean=9781484778203
Is WandaVision worth watching? (Spoiler free) Nathans Books 2021-03-16 | A lot of people watched WandaVision, but not everyone has watched it yet. In this video I help you determine if you should watch it. I think it was a great show that most people enjoyed, but it may not be for everyone and may not be worth everyone's time. In this video, I explain who I think will enjoy Marvel's first original show. Watch my full review here: youtu.be/XsYtm5gvr8QWebsite: nozithus.comInstagram: instagram.com/nozithusTwitter: twitter.com/NozithusJoin my email list: nozithus.com/newsletterNozithus Tales Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/2geRKpGZEk42wUyGMiNrve?si=eHqkDF6CRMayrP0yl4_qHAAlso available on YouTube here: youtube.com/channel/UCzGYywFvlC5ksR7qnPPOrbw
WandaVision series review breakdown (spoilers) Nathans Books 2021-03-09 | This is my full review of WandaVision where I tell you my thoughts on Marvel's latest show. I will also do a brief breakdown on the story and plot of this show. This review contains heavy spoilers, so do not watch if you have not seen the show but you want to. Just to summarize, I think WandaVision is a great first show for Marvel on Disney Plus. It has a great story and plot, but it lack connectivity as piece of Marvel content. On it's own, it great, but as a Marvel show it feels like it could of had more. Nonetheless, I enjoyed WandaVision I think it is a great show. Let me know what you think of it in the comments. Website: nozithus.comInstagram: instagram.com/nozithusTwitter: twitter.com/NozithusJoin my email list: nozithus.com/newsletterNozithus Tales Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/2geRKpGZEk42wUyGMiNrve?si=eHqkDF6CRMayrP0yl4_qHAAlso available on YouTube here: youtube.com/channel/UCzGYywFvlC5ksR7qnPPOrbw
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger quick book review Nathans Books 2021-01-08 | This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger is one of the best fiction books I've ever read. It is everything I want from a story. I can relate to the characters, but at the same time it offers an escape into a different time and different view. In this video I do a quick review on the book without out any spoilers. Again there are NO SPOILERS in this review. Watch the full review here: youtu.be/L2IGtHkSoFkRead the written version here: nozithus.com/blog/this-tender-land-by-william-kent-krueger-reviewWebsite: https:// nozithus.comInstagram: instagram.com/nozithusTwitter: twitter.com/NozithusJoin my email list: nozithus.com/newsletterThe Nozithus Story Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/2geRKpGZEk42wUyGMiNrve?si=eHqkDF6CRMayrP0yl4_qHAAlso available on YouTube here: youtube.com/channel/UCzGYywFvlC5ksR7qnPPOrbwBuy This Tender Land here: barnesandnoble.com/w/this-tender-land-william-kent-krueger/1122222397
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger full book review Nathans Books 2021-01-08 | This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger is one of the best fiction books I've ever read. It is everything I want from a story. I can relate to the characters, but at the same time it offers an escape into a different time and different view. In this video I do a full review on the book without out any spoilers. Again there are NO SPOILERS in this review. Watch a quicker version of this review here: youtu.be/lGcDRglacfYBuy This Tender Land here: barnesandnoble.com/w/this-tender-land-william-kent-krueger/1122222397
Cant Hurt Me book review: the book that pulls you together Nathans Books 2020-09-20 | Not too long ago, I was in a dark place that I felt I could not escape from. Everything in my mind was bothering me and hurting me. In search of a way to become mentally strong, I came across Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins who is a retired Navy seal titled the toughest man in the world. This book helped me lift myself up and go from being lazy and feeling like a victim to accomplishing all of my weekly goals week after week. In this video I will review this book and explain how it helped me. If you feel helpless or weak, you need to read this book. Keep in mind that I am usually a very determined person by nature, but I fell apart when life started hammering at me. Nonetheless, this book gave me the tools to pull myself together. Regardless of where your are, it can help you too. I hope you enjoy this video and consider reading Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins.Instagram: instagram.com/nozithusTwitter: twitter.com/NozithusEmail list to know when my new book is released: https://forms.gle/CnuVWLVREC13duT69Buy Can't Hurt Me (original): barnesandnoble.com/w/cant-hurt-me-david-goggins/1129732158?ean=9781544512273Clean Edition: barnesandnoble.com/w/cant-hurt-me-david-goggins/1136638034?ean=9781544507859
Why you should ignore fear Nathans Books 2020-09-09 | Often times people fear things that will never come true. Fear limits us in life; it stops us from achieving happiness. It is important to understand how to ignore fear. In this video I discuss the topic of fear and why you should ignore fear. I also read an excerpt from my new book THE CARDS THAT ARE DEALT.I hope you enjoyed this video. Do not be afraid. Instagram: instagram.com/nozithusTwitter: twitter.com/NozithusEmail list to know when my new book is released: https://forms.gle/CnuVWLVREC13duT69
