The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng (Ive Read Something #76) Rainierbooks 2024-10-19 | The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng (Ive Read Something #76)
And Their Children After Them by Nicolas Mathieu - Review (Ive Read Something #94) Rainierbooks 2024-09-22 | And Their Children After Them by Nicolas Mathieu. Translated from the French by William Rodarmor - Review (I've Read Something #94)
National Book Award 2024 - More Longlisted Books Rainierbooks 2024-09-17 | National Book Award 2024 - More Longlisted BooksMy picks from the longlists for Young People's Literature, Translated Fiction and NonfictionAll the longlists are here: nationalbook.org/category/news
National Book Award Fiction Longlist 2024 Rainierbooks 2024-09-15 | National Book Award Fiction Longlist 2024‘Pemi Aguda, GhostrootsNorton / W. W. Norton & CompanyKaveh Akbar, Martyr!Knopf / Penguin Random HouseJessica Anthony, The MostLittle, Brown and Company / Hachette Book GroupKarla Cornejo Villavicencio, CatalinaOne World / Penguin Random HousePercival Everett, JamesDoubleday / Penguin Random HouseMiranda July, All FoursRiverhead Books / Penguin Random HouseRachel Kushner, Creation LakeScribner / Simon & SchusterHisham Matar, My FriendsRandom House / Penguin Random House Sam Sax, Yr DeadMcSweeney’s Tony Tulathimutte, RejectionWilliam Morrow / HarperCollins Publishers
And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell and Henry Cole [BANNED BOOKS] Rainierbooks 2024-08-30 | And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson, Peter Parnell and Henry Cole [BANNED BOOKS]"And Tango Makes Three" has been challenged or banned in numerous schools and libraries across the United States and other countries. The book has faced multiple challenges in Texas school districts. For example, in 2006, it was challenged in the Shiloh, Illinois Elementary School District, and in a school district in Lubbock, Texas, for its depiction of a same-sex relationship. In 2022, Florida passed legislation that affected the availability of books like "And Tango Makes Three" in school libraries. Specific districts, such as in Escambia County, have faced challenges over this book.In 2008, the Davis School District in Utah removed the book from elementary school library shelves after a parent complained. The book was moved to a section where students needed parental permission to check it out. In 2006, it was challenged by parents in the Fayetteville, Arkansas School District (though not Missouri, this is nearby and indicative of regional sentiments). The complaint was based on the book's themes of homosexuality and same-sex parenting.
Held by Anne Michaels (BOOKER LONGLIST 2024 - Ive Read Something #93) Rainierbooks 2024-08-28 | Held by Anne Michaels (BOOKER LONGLIST 2024 - I've Read Something #93)
James by Percival Everett (BOOKER LONGLIST 2024 - Ive Read Something #92) Rainierbooks 2024-08-26 | James by Percival Everett (BOOKER LONGLIST 2024 - I've Read Something #92)
Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly (IVe Read Something #91) Rainierbooks 2024-08-26 | Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly (I'Ve Read Something #91)
Trollhättan - A Weekend Visit Rainierbooks 2024-08-19 | Trollhättan - A Weekend VisitTrollhättan is a town in southwestern Sweden, located along the Göta Älv River, about 75 kilometers north of Gothenburg. It has a rich industrial history, particularly known for its engineering and manufacturing industries, with the former Saab Automobile factory being a key part of its identity. The town is also referred to as "Trollywood" due to its vibrant film industry and the presence of Film i Väst, a major European film production company. Trollhättan is home to the famous Trollhättan Falls, a significant tourist attraction and an engineering marvel due to the town's dam and lock system. The nearby Göta Canal and the surrounding nature reserves offer ample opportunities for outdoor activities like boating and hiking. The town hosts a campus of University West, contributing to its educational and economic landscape. Trollhättan is well-connected by road, rail, and air, making it easily accessible. With a population of around 60,000, it offers a peaceful, family-friendly environment with a high quality of life. Its cultural events, natural beauty, and industrial heritage make it a unique place in Sweden. Despite its industrial roots, Trollhättan has successfully diversified its economy and remains a dynamic town.
Bad Habit by Alana S Portero (Ive Read Something #90) Rainierbooks 2024-08-18 | Bad Habit by Alana S Portero (I've Read Something #90)Translated from the Spanish by Mara Faye Lethem
Sunset And Jericho - Dave Wakeland #4 (Ive Read Something #89) Rainierbooks 2024-08-10 | Sunset And Jericho - Dave Wakeland #4 (I've Read Something #89)Other books mentioned:Invisible Dead by Sam WiebeCut You Down by Sam WiebeHell And Gone by Sam WiebeThe Maltese Falcon by Dashiell HammettThe Long Goodbye by Raymond ChandlerThe Galton Case by Ross MacdonaldL.A. Confidential by James EllroyThe Last Coyote by Michael ConnellyDevil In A Blue Dress by Walter MosleyThe Sins Of The Fathers by Lawrence BlockA Drink Before The War by Dennis LehaneRoseanna by Maj Sjöwall & Per WahlööMurder At The Savoy by Maj Sjöwall & Per WahlööThe Laughing Policeman by Maj Sjöwall & Per Wahlöö
His Whole Life by Elizabeth Hay (Ive read Something #88) Rainierbooks 2024-08-02 | His Whole Life by Elizabeth Hay (I've read Something #88)Elizabeth Hay was born in October 1951 in Ontario, Canada. In 1974, she moved to Yellowknife and worked for ten years as a radio broadcaster for CBC Radio (hence her novel "Late Nights On Air", 2007 which won her Canada*s most prestigious literary award, the Scotiabank Giller Prize). Like her character Nan in "His Whole Life", she has also spent some years in New York. Her newest "Snow Road Station" (2023) is her sixth novel.
Booker Longlist Reaction 2024 And Goodreads Shortlist Rainierbooks 2024-07-31 | Booker Longlist Reaction 2024 And Goodreads' ShortlistWild Houses by Colin BarrettHeld by Anne MichaelsOrbital by Samantha HarveyJames by Percival EverettMy Friends by Hisham MatarEnlightenment by Sarah PerryWandering Stars by Tommy OrangeCreation Lake by Rachel KushnerThis Strange Eventful History by Claire MessudPlayground by Richard PowersThe Safekeep by Yael van der WoudenStone Yard Devotional by Charlotte WoodHeadshot by Rita Bullwinkel
Top 10 Books Banned In The USA Rainierbooks 2024-07-28 | Top 10 Books Banned In The USAThese books are not banned all over the USA, but in school districts, primarily in Texas, Florida, Missouri, North Dakota and Colorado.More info:PEN America pen.org/issue/book-bansBanned Book Database: action.everylibrary.org/everylibrary_s_banned_book_database?American Library Association ala.org/bbooks/shop
Homeland by Fernando Aramburu (Ive Read Something #87) Rainierbooks 2024-07-26 | Homeland by Fernando Aramburu (I've Read Something #87)Originally published in 2016 in Spain. The English translation was done by Alfred MacAdam and published by Picador in 2020. Fernando Aramburu was born in 1959 in Donostia (San Sebastian) and has been living in Hannover, Germany since 1984. Homeland was his 8th novel and an international bestseller. The TV-show "Patria" was produced by HBO and has eight episodes.
An American Bookhaul - The Books I Bought in Portland Rainierbooks 2024-07-14 | An American Bookhaul - The Books I Bought in Portland
Rockaway Beach - Impressions from the Oregon Coast Rainierbooks 2024-07-03 | Rockaway Beach - Impressions from the Oregon Coast
14 Books For Your TBR - From Portland, Oregon Rainierbooks 2024-07-03 | A visit to Powell's World of Books put these 14 more or less unknown books (to me) on my radar and this nice collection I curated has shot stories, Asian American experience and the Pacific Northwest at its center.
Ride the Wave - Bus from Portland Union Station to Tillamook Transit Center and Rockaway Beach. Rainierbooks 2024-06-30 | Ride the Wave - Bus from Portland Union Station to Tillamook Transit Center and Rockaway Beach.
Hide by Tracy Clark (Harriet Foster #1) Rainierbooks 2024-06-29 | Short review of Tracy Clark's thriller "Hide".
Portland, pt. 2. The Pittock Mansion Rainierbooks 2024-06-27 | The Pittock Mansion is a French Renaissance-style château in the West Hills of Portland, Oregon, United States. It was built in 1914 as a private home for London-born Oregonian publisher Henry Pittock and his wife, Georgiana Burton Pittock. It is a 46-room estate built of Tenino sandstone situated on 46 acres (19 ha) that is now owned by the city's Bureau of Parks and Recreation and open for touring. (Wikipedia)
Portland, pt 1 Rainierbooks 2024-06-26 | Summer 2024. we flew from Stockholm via Amsterdam (2h) to Portland, Oregon (10,5 h). 3rd visit in the hipster capital of America. what has changed since 2018? how are people coping and living? Uncut 1sr edition.
American Coca Cola for the first time ever - reaction video Rainierbooks 2024-06-26 | it took me sone decades and three trips to America to finally drink the iconic original acoca Cola.
Another Portland Live - Small Bookhaul Rainierbooks 2024-06-23 | After three days and nights in Portland, some impressions from a Swedish/German visitor and also a little bookhaul after visiting Powell's on W Burnside.
Good morning from Portland, Oregon Rainierbooks 2024-06-20 | Day 1. A Trip to Portland. Plans. Reading.
Mid Year Book Freakout Tag 2024 Rainierbooks 2024-06-16 | Mid Year Book Freakout Tag 2024The prompts1) Best Book So Far2) Best Sequel So Far3) Best New ReleaseYou Haven't Read Yet But Want To4) Most Anticipated Release(s) of the 2nd Half of 20245) Biggest Disappointment6) Biggest Surprise7) Favorite New Author8) Character Crush9) Favorite New Character10) Book That Made You Cry11) Books You Need To Have Read By the End of the YearOther Midyear videos:@marcyreads youtube.com/watch?v=m51OUbXUkVc@BookswithEmilyFox youtube.com/watch?v=hEGart9Bbzs@alexandraroselyn youtube.com/watch?v=h1xQpweLNPM@justjuanreader youtube.com/watch?v=f42oS6n89Q4@gabbyreads youtube.com/watch?v=LxA51bMLk98@RoadReads youtube.com/watch?v=3gLWlsWI0sM@megwithbooks youtube.com/watch?v=nYeRFNE0CJc@KaylasBookishVibes youtube.com/watch?v=wmG0bHrUbHU@rebeccarayz youtube.com/watch?v=pfEev3XQAA0@TheNerdyNarrative youtube.com/watch?v=jdRPQNwT9Qc@faithsreadingthings youtube.com/watch?v=_sVHMr9vU4A@chelsxchill youtube.com/watch?v=VDhmWEVVkmQ@shelf-reflections7549@shelf-reflections7549 youtube.com/watch?v=XeiCXvb8G8w@OceanaGottaReadEmAll youtube.com/watch?v=9ZBweMebLwo@myscarylibrary youtube.com/watch?v=wHzXLlQUpJU
My Summer TBR of 2024 - June, July, August Rainierbooks 2024-06-07 | My Summer TBR of 2024 - June, July, AugustWhat is on your summer TBR? Plz tell me in the comments down below. Slab a like and subscribe to the channel if you want to stay in touch.
Ten New Amazing Books Released in April, May and June 2024 Rainierbooks 2024-06-03 | Ten New Amazing Books Released in April, May and June 2024The Spy by Ajay ChowdhuryTravelling. On The Path of Joni Mitchell by Ann PowersBad Habit by Alana S. PoteroNew Cold Wars. China's Rise, Russia's Invasion and America's Struggle to Defend the West by David E. SangerFire Exit by Morgan TaltyThe Struggle for Taiwan. A History of America, China and the Island Caught Between by Sulmaan Wasif KhanCaledonian Road by Andrew O'HaganNight Train to Odesa. Covering the Human Cost of Russia's War by Jen StoutLittle Rot by Akwaeke EmeziThe Lost Love Songs of Boysie Singh by Ingrid Persaud
Bilbao, Day 3 Rainierbooks 2024-05-30 | Bilbao, Day 3Vlog about my 3rd day in Bilbao, the largest city of the Basque Country. I went to Zubizuri Bridge, Artxanda and Plaza Nueva.
Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao - Too Short A Visit (MAY 26, 2024) Rainierbooks 2024-05-29 | Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao - Too Short A Visit (MAY 26, 2024)Playgrounds in Bilbao authenticbasquecountry.com/l/7-very-best-playgrounds-bilbaoGuggenheim Museum, Bilbao https://www.guggenheim-bilbao.eus/enMusic: creatormix.com
San Sebastian (Donostia) - MAY 26, 2024 Rainierbooks 2024-05-28 | San Sebastian (Donostia) - MAY 26, 2024Several bus operators provide services from Bilbao to San Sebastián, offering frequent and convenient options for travelers. Here are the main operators:ALSA: ALSA offers frequent services between Bilbao and San Sebastián, with buses departing every 3 hours. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Tickets range from €8 to €12. ALSA buses are well-equipped with amenities such as WiFi, individual screens, and accessible options for passengers with disabilitiesFlixBus: FlixBus operates this route with a journey time of about 1 hour and 25 minutes. The buses are equipped with toilets, free WiFi, and power outlets. Prices range from €10 to €15, and booking in advance can help secure the lowest faresTransportes PESA: This local operator also runs buses from Bilbao to San Sebastián. The journey usually takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes with a similar price range to ALSA. They offer a reliable and frequent service, making them a good alternative
Day 1 (2) in Bilbao - UWCL Final FC Barcelona - Olympique Lyon (May 25, 2024) Rainierbooks 2024-05-27 | Day 1 (2) in Bilbao - UWCL Final FC Barcelona - Olympique Lyon (May 25, 2024)A little bit of the atmosphere on the day of the final between Barcelona and Lyon. The weather was majestic with 26 degrees and sunshine. We had the best teams in the world with a lot of the world's best players. Approximately 47.000 fans had traveled from Barcelona which is 600 km SE of Bilbao. All hotels etc fully booked. Met two American fans from San Francisco, one lady from Scotland and one Argentinean soccer writer who had traveled all the way from Buenos Aires for this I started writing about women's soccer in 2005. Then, we could not imagine what this sport would become. See you in Lisbon and thank you, Bilbao, for being fantastic hosts!
Bilbao - A Long Journey from Stockholm to the Basque Country - Getting There Rainierbooks 2024-05-27 | Bilbao - A long journey from Stockholm to the Basque Country - Getting There
All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby (Review - Ive Read Something #86) Rainierbooks 2024-05-22 | All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby (Review - I've Read Something #86)Other mentioned novels by S.A. Cosby:Blacktop WastelandRazorblade TearsS.A. Cosby, a Writer of Violent Noirs, Claims the Rural South as His Own by Dwight Garner (New York Times, Sept. 5, 2021 (nytimes.com/2021/09/05/books/s-a-cosby-razorblade-tears-crime-novelist.html)
Fokker 50 - PopulAir - A Trip from Stockholm to Vilhelmina and back Rainierbooks 2024-05-20 | Join me on a short trip from Stockholm to the town of Vilhelmina in Northern Sweden. The plane is a turboprop-powered Dutch Fokker 50 (Fokker went bancrupt in 1996 and that was the last year that this model was built). Swedish PopulAir is the last airline in Europe that flies Fokker 50. They run routes such as Gällivare–Kramfors–Arlanda and Hemavan–Arvidsjaur–Vilhelmina–Lycksele–Arlanda and operate 7 Fokker 50 planes.Outside Europe only Skyward Express in Kenya uses Fokker 50. They operate 5 Fokker 50 and have had three accidents with their airplanes in 2012 and 2014. The Swedish PopulAir was called Amapola until 2023. It acquired its Fokker 50 planes from different sources, the latest from Leading Edge Air Service in the Philippines. Earlier Fokker 50 planes that now run for PopulAir were bought in Mongolia, Spain, Angola, and Indonesia.
Why Is Everything So Terrible Now? feat. Five Books That Help A Little Rainierbooks 2024-05-17 | Why Is Everything So Terrible Now? feat. Five Books That Help A LittleThis video was inspired by Brian's video: youtu.be/ovgmr5QxH7k?si=EGHSZo25Ukq4fo9lBooks mentioned here:The Road To Unfreedom. Russia, Europe, America by Timothy SnyderSurviving Autocracy by Masha GessenTwilight of Democracy. The Seductive Lute of Authoritanianism by Anne ApplebaumTime Shelter by Georgi GospodinovFire Weather. A True Story From A Hotter World by John Vaillant
Code Dependent. Living In The Shadow of AI by Madhumita Murgia - Review (Ive Read Something #85) Rainierbooks 2024-05-11 | Code Dependent. Living In The Shadow of AI by Madhumita Murgia - Review (I've Read Something #85)Shortlisted for the Women's Prize For Non-Fiction 2024
The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan - Review (Ive Read Something #84) Rainierbooks 2024-05-10 | The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan - Review (I've Read Something #84)Also mentioned:The House of Doors by Tan Twan Eng (youtu.be/bj4aWjvU-d4)Contact me atrainierbooks20@gmail.com
My Modest May TBR - Books I Plan to Read in May 2024 Rainierbooks 2024-05-03 | My Modest May TBR - Books I Plan to Read in May 2024The Storm We Made by Vanessa ChanCode Dependent. Living in the Shadow of AI by Madhumita MurgiaDoppelganger. A Trip Into the Mirror World by Naomi KleinAll The Sinners Bleed by S.A. CosbyResurrection Walk by Michael ConnellySaha by Cho Nam-yooCharming Billy by Alice McDermottReach out at: rainierbooks20@gmail.com @Rainierbooks on Facebook@Rainierbooks on X
The Light of Day by Eric Ambler - A Review (Ive Read Something #83) Rainierbooks 2024-05-01 | The Light of Day by Eric Ambler - A Review (I've Read Something #83)Other books by Eric Ambler mentioned in the videoDirty StoryThe Care of TimeThe LevanterJudgement On DelchevThe Mask of DimitriosThe Dark Frontier
Absolution by Alice McDermott - A Review (Ive Read Something #81) Rainierbooks 2024-05-01 | Absolution by Alice McDermott - A Review (I've Read Something #81)Also mentionedThe Quiet American by Graham GreeneCharming Billy by Alice McDermottReach out at rainierbooks20@gmail.com
Friday Live Rainierbooks 2024-04-19 | A new segment. About reading and living the lives.Mentioned books:Ett ord för blod by Faysa IdleAbsolution by Alice McDermottThe Seaside. England's Love Affair by Madeleine BuntingSunset and Jericho by Sam WiebeVladivostok Circus by Elise Shua Dusapin
Fire Weather. A True Story From A Hotter World by John Vaillant (Ive Read Something #80) Rainierbooks 2024-04-15 | Fire Weather. A True Story From A Hotter World by John Vaillant (I've Read Something #80)Fire Tornadoe footage from Canberra was shot by Tom Bates in 2003Contact me on rainierbooks20@gmail.com
