Kawai Strong Washburns Sharks in the Time of Saviors Drawn to Stories 2021-02-19 | Watch out for possible spoilers!Kawai Strong Washburn's exceptionally well-crafted debut novel Sharks in the Time of Saviors (2020) is most of all a story about family dynamics and Hawaiian heritage. It makes you ponder what is important in life and teaches you the value of family without any kind of preaching. It is definitely worth reading for everyone who likes that kind of stories.You don't need a bigger boat to haul this one!This is not the most clearly organized video, I'm just diving right in with the book and the chosen samples. This book deserves way more recognition, and that is why I wanted to make this video!
Thank you and Happy New Year! Drawn to Stories 2021-12-31 | Thank you for 2021! Happy New Year everyone!My favourite books of 2021:Landscape and Memory - Simon SchamaThe Wind in the Willow - Kenneth GrahameSharks in the Time of Saviors - Kawai Strong WashburnLancelot - Giles KristianTo the Bright Edge of the World - Eowyn Ivey"Hungarian Rhapsody" - Zsolt von HarsanyiThe Farseer trilogy - Robin HobbJohn Crow's Devil - Marlon JamesThe Scarlet Letter - Nathaniel HawthorneThe Stars My Destination - Alfred BesterHonorable mention:Sinuhe Egyptiläinen ("The Egyptian") - Mika Waltari. Reread.Biggest disappointments:The Years - Virginia WoolfThe New York trilogy - Paul AusterUlysses - James JoyceAttrib. and other stories - Eley WilliamsPunainen Viiva ("The Red Line") - Ilmari KiantoMirdja - L. Onerva
The Mookse and the Gripes Bucket List Book Tag Drawn to Stories 2021-09-09 | IMPORTANT NOTE FROM SHAWN THE BOOK MANIAC FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO DO THIS TAG: please use the full tag name for your version. If it feels authentic for you to shout out the podcast in your video, that would be great. However, if you’re not into book podcasts, you don’t have to pretend. But at minimum do keep the title intact, and copy and paste both the information below about the podcast AND this paragraph in your show notes. Thank you!The Mookse and the Gripes website: mookseandgripes.com/reviewsThe Mookse and the Gripes Podcast debut episode, Bucket List Books: https://mookseandgripes.com/reviews/2...Co-host Trevor on Twitter: @mookse Co-host Paul on Twitter: @bibliopaul A playlist of all episodes in the Bite-sized Book Chat series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU...This is a very simple tag: simply tell us about 10 books on your bucket list, books you want to read sometime before you shuffle off this mortal coil, in the fullness of time but not necessarily anytime soon.Optional plot twist: have your subscribers vote, either in the comments section or in some kind of a Google docs poll or whatever, on which two books from your bucket list you have to read by a certain date (I’m going with “by the end of 2022.”)I was tagged by Shawn the Book Maniac: youtube.com/watch?v=CVch2Pb6rl4and by AJ Dunn Reads and Writes: youtube.com/watch?v=150dhbLVUmwMy bucket list books (if you don't feel like watching the video, you can just browse this list):Eowyn Ivey - To Bright Edge of the World Robert Jordan - The Dragon Reborn (Book 3 in the Wheel of Time)Isaac Bashevis Singer - The Magician of LublinElizabeth Kostova - The HistorianHeinrich Böll - Group Portrait with LadyMirkka Lappalainen - Pohjolan leijona. Kustaa II Aadolf ja Suomi 1611-1632Virginia Woolf - The YearsUrsula K. Le Guin - The DispossessedGiles Kristian - LancelotFernando Pessoa - The Book of DisquietThe two books that receive votes the most I will try to read by the end of the year.
Get To Know Me in 25 Questions Book Tag Drawn to Stories 2021-08-29 | This tag was created by Maza BookTuber:youtube.com/watch?v=J1jXhc0MS0cQuestions:1. What's your channel about?2. How old are you?3. What's your relationship status?4. Did you go to college/occupation?5. Where are you from/live?6. Looking back what would you have told your 10 year old self?7. Tell us about your family8. What’s your favorite holiday?9. You have no budget what is your dream vacation?10. Name your biggest pet peeve’s?11. What book changed your life?12. What simple invention improved the world?13. Favorite movies/TV shows?14. Describe yourself using three fictional characters?15. What was your dream job?16. If magic was real what spell would you learn first?17. Share a favorite Childhood memory18. What is your favorite social media platform and why?19. If you could pick any book character who would you spend the day with?20. What's your spirit animal?21. What "old person" thing do you do?22. Do you have a hidden talent?23. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?24. Share an item and tell us its significance. 25. Now tag some peopleI'm tagging (please don't feel obligated):Cozy Reading with Quaker cats - youtube.com/channel/UCN3n2ZLhhPE3H2hRl5K0BeAJeremyFee - youtube.com/user/jeremyfeeThe Grimm Reader - youtube.com/channel/UCiZuSi9jU-8jHoryB2wr1_gThe Book Finch - youtube.com/c/BofinkinsJim's books reading and stuff - youtube.com/c/jimholroyd
The LGBTQIA+ BookTube Tag Drawn to Stories 2021-08-28 | This tag was created by Danika Leigh Ellis: youtube.com/watch?v=JCcSaRTkEek&t=0s1: How do you identify?2: What are some of your favourite LGBTQIA+ books and authors?3: How often do you talk about LGBTQIA+ books on your channel, and what videos of yours would you recommend people start with, if they’re looking for LGBTQIA+ content? 4: Who are your favorite LGBTQIA+ booktubers?5: (suggested by Jessie of Cup of Books): When was the first time you encountered an LGBTQIA+ character in fiction?6: Anything else you want to add? And who do you tag?
The Off-Topic Tag & Back to the Bunker Book Tag Drawn to Stories 2021-08-27 | Both of these tags were created by Kit at Kit's World.The Off-Topic Tag: youtube.com/watch?v=0_TK5LmCBlgBack to the Bunker Book Tag: youtube.com/watch?v=SrbDSd0kF3kThe Off-Topic Tag1 - Excluding book-related things, what are your favourite activities?2 - Do you play a musical instrument? If so, which one/s?3 - What genre/s of music do you enjoy listening to?4 - What foreign countries have you visited?5 - Have you ever been arrested for something hilarious? Share it, but only if safe to do so!Back to the Bunker Book TagSo, 2020 was a pretty terrible year for everyone on Planet Earth, and we could be forgiven for thinking that 2021 can only get better, right? Well, maybe we should keep the bunker stocked for a little while longer, and that includes plenty of reading material to keep us going through the ongoing worldwide upheavals...1) Which book will keep your spirits up when world events are beating you down?2) Which book provides useful survival tips for getting through these tough times?3) Which book reminds you what it means to be a good human being?4) Which book shows you how things could be if done right?5) Which book has the happiest ending you can think of?6) Which book celebrates humanity in the most beautiful or enlightening way?7) Which book is a shining light in the darkness?8) Which book would you have everybody read?I tag: Steve Donoghue - youtube.com/user/saintdonoghueShawn the Book Maniac - youtube.com/channel/UCXFFuV_loS97oL-UTCazcXAThe Book Finch - youtube.com/c/BofinkinsBooks I'm Not Reading - youtube.com/channel/UCVKWtZJ7Rl6WitFb2jcnlnQ
Your Answer Cant Be Books Tag Drawn to Stories 2021-08-26 | This tag was created by Book Buds: youtube.com/watch?v=SrcDOzgBqho1. What is something that you own way too many of, other than books? 2. What is something that you do for fun that’s not reading a book? 3. What is something special or important on your nightstand, that’s not a book? 4. What’s something that you buy at a bookstore other than books? 5. What’s a fun gift that you’ve received that wasn’t a book or a gift card for books? 6. What’s a YouTube channel that you watch, that’s not related to books? 7. Tag five BookTubers that you want to learn more about.Channels mentioned:Bobby Chiu: youtube.com/c/BobbyChiuDaniel Warren Johnson: youtube.com/channel/UCq9yTxZlM04Boq9cypnLRUADraftsmen: youtube.com/c/DraftsmenJames Gurney: youtube.com/c/JamesGurneyLiron Yanconsky: youtube.com/c/LironYanconskyArtMateusz Urbanowicz: youtube.com/user/mattjabbarPete Beard: youtube.com/channel/UCEP5zb_eXvX2q2BlH8XkXNATFiddlerArt: youtube.com/channel/UCv6Z1VKjRcx8-uUyBNyQm1gThe Art of Aaron Blaise: youtube.com/user/AaronBlaiseArtWatercolor by Shibasaki: youtube.com/c/WatercolorbyShibasakiForgot to mention: Perspective: youtube.com/c/PerspectiveArts/videosProko: youtube.com/c/ProkoTVRhystic Studies: youtube.com/c/RhysticStudies/videosI tag: The Grimm Reader: youtube.com/channel/UCiZuSi9jU-8jHoryB2wr1_gCozy reading with Quaker cats: youtube.com/channel/UCN3n2ZLhhPE3H2hRl5K0BeAAJ Dunn Reads and Writes: youtube.com/c/AJDunnReadsandWritesThe Bookish Bryants: youtube.com/channel/UCycCocdRz054goHbRI5c9sAHarriet's Book Corner: youtube.com/channel/UCftZTXWPFDFsItjIHxiq1kw
The D Tag Drawn to Stories 2021-08-25 | This tag was created by Jim at jim's books reading and stuff:youtube.com/watch?v=WoJIXJCliT8Prompts:D is for Dahl. What is your favorite book by Roald Dahl?D is for Dr Who. What is your favorite book about time travel? (Or Who is your favourite Dr Who? I think mine is Christopher Ecclestone)D is for Dark. What is the darkest book you have read?D is for Dickens. How many Dickens' novels have you read (there were 15 including the Mystery of Edwin Drood)?D is for Dictionary. In these the internet years, do you still use physical paper dictionaries?D is for Dagger and Detective. What was the last detective novel you read?D is for Dostoevsky. What is your favorite Dostoevsky novel?D is for Diversity. Which book from your reading ticked the most diversity boxes?D is for Drawing. Who is your favorite visual artist?Link to the mentioned artist's home page:erinvestart.com
The BookTube Island Castaway Tag & Its All Relative Book Tag Drawn to Stories 2021-08-24 | Both of these tags were created by AJ Dunn Reads and Writes. Here are the links to their videos:The BookTube Island Castaway Tag: youtube.com/watch?v=fwk_vgo8nA0It's All Relative Book Tag: youtube.com/watch?v=YDsjeHshHs0The BookTube Island Castaway Tag - The Premise:You were shipwrecked in YouTube Ocean and washed up on the shores of BookTube Island. You must trek across the island in search of rescue. Along the way you encounter other BookTubers. Explain why you have chosen them.Prompts:1. You come upon a hut whose inhabitant decides to be your guide. Which BookTuber do you trust to guide you across the island?Lukáš at A Cruel Reader's Thesis: youtube.com/channel/UCUboZP1VriVO2aYVBexY5rw2. You set off in search of food and come across a BookTuber who can feed you. Who is it?Summer at Cozy Reading With Quaker Cats: youtube.com/channel/UCN3n2ZLhhPE3H2hRl5K0BeA3. You and your guide somehow get lost and you’re thirsty. Which BookTuber could lead you to water?Steve Donoghue: youtube.com/user/saintdonoghue4. Yikes! You fall into a hidden pit! Which BookTuber would you look to to get you out?AJ Dunn Reads and Writes: youtube.com/c/AJDunnReadsandWrites5. The salty air is destroying your clothes. Which BookTuber would you let clothe you?Shawn the Book Maniac: youtube.com/channel/UCXFFuV_loS97oL-UTCazcXA6. Even castaways need distractions! Which BookTuber do you find who gives you the entertainment you need?Jim at Jim's books reading & stuff: youtube.com/c/jimholroyd7. Shucks! You’ve been hurt! You need to find a BookTuber to heal you. Who is it?Conrad at 7 Days at Sea: youtube.com/channel/UCT8_PEoW8-0ZbUOCO1L8R5g8. Now it’s raining! Which BookTuber do you meet who could build you a solid shelter?Matthew at Mayberry Bookclub: youtube.com/c/MayberryBookclub9. You come across a BookTuber who challenges your perceptions. Who is it?Brian at Bookish: youtube.com/channel/UCrrFo3tDRDVbX7PZjWx1qYA10. You find the source of all knowledge on BookTube Island. Which BookTuber holds that knowledge?Andreea at Infinite Text: youtube.com/c/InfiniteText11. You finally have a chance to be rescued. Which BookTuber do you trust to save you?Kit at Kit's World: youtube.com/user/kitellis7412. You’ve been saved! Tag another BookTuber to go on the BookTube Island Castaway adventure!Cristina at Knitting, Books, etc.: youtube.com/channel/UCsUr8yiR-I2sWvxyXWhA0jQIt's All Relative Book Tag -Prompts:1. Mama Mia! Recommend a book with a mother character that is pivotal to the story.2. Papa Don’t Preach. A book with a father character you like or despise.3. Brothers and Sisters. A book with an interesting sibling relationship.4. It’s Been 84 Years…A book you like that is multigenerational or chronicles a character’s whole life.5. You Complete Me. A book with an interesting marriage as a central element to the story.6. Picture It…Sicily…A book with an interesting elder character (i.e. a grandparent, great-grandparent, etc.).7. Friends with Benefits. A book with a “found family” or “friends as family” element.8. I Think We’re Alone Now. A book with a character who was lost, left behind, or abandoned. Can also be a story with an orphaned or adopted character.9. Fur Baby. A book where a pet or animal is a part of the family, and/or plays an important role in the book.Books mentioned:Borne - Jeff VandermeerSons and Lovers - D. H. LawrenceNeon Genesis Evangelion - Yoshiyuki SadamotoThe Makioka Sisters - Jun'ichiro TanizakiSeitsemän veljestä ("The Seven Brothers") - Aleksis KiviFullmetal Alchemist - Hiromu ArakawaThe Good Earth - Pearl S. BuckA Suitable Boy - Vikram SethA Bride's Story - Kaoru Mori Musashi - Eiji YoshikawaThe Farseer trilogy - Robin HobbOne Piece - Eiichiro OdaSinuhe egyptiläinen ("The Egyptian") - Mika WaltariChristodora - Tim MurphyNaruto - Masashi KishimotoHellboy - Mike MignolaThe Famous Five books - Enid BlytonSilver Fang - The Shooting Star Gin - Yoshihiro TakahashiI tag: Shawn the Book Maniac: youtube.com/channel/UCXFFuV_loS97oL-UTCazcXA
The Contradictions Book Tag Drawn to Stories 2021-08-23 | This tag was created by Daniela at Only If For A Page:youtube.com/watch?v=FnvfT_27ScUI was tagged by Shawn the Book Maniac: youtube.com/watch?v=cT_hdnvLgwEQUESTIONS:1) I love this genre but I didn't like this book2) I rarely read this genre but I loved this book3) I love this trope but I didn't like this book4) I hate this trope but I loved this book5) I love this author but I didn't like this book6) I previously disliked a book by this author but I loved this book7) I love this cover but I didn't like this book8) I don't like this cover but I loved this book9) Tag someone!I tag (don't feel obligated, please):- JeremyFee: youtube.com/user/jeremyfee- Scallydandling about the Books: youtube.com/channel/UCE-lxdtxTUTWEs0xJn-dH0g- AJ Dunn Reads and Writes: youtube.com/channel/UCGyh5xmd6x0cIud5ULsMFWgAuthors and books mentioned in this video:The Dreamers series (The Elder Gods, The Treasured One, Crystal Gorge, The Younger Gods) - David Eddings Hannibal - Thomas HarrisHellsing (manga) - Kohta HiranoWuthering Heights - Emily BronteJacob's Room - Virginia WoolfGrimus - Salman RushdieMidnight's Children - Salman RushdieLion Cross Point - Masatsugu OnoLanny - Max PorterThe Essex Serpent - Sarah Perry
Tove Jansson, the creator of Moomins Drawn to Stories 2021-08-21 | Tove Jansson (1914-2001) is perhaps the most widely translated Finnish author and certainly the most well-known one - she created the Moomins. In addition to writing several Moomin novels (for example, "Comet in Moominland" and "Finn Family Moomintroll") and comic strips, she wrote a picture book Who Will Comfort Toffle, drew illustrations for The Hobbit and Alice in Wonderland, but also wrote novels and short stories for adults, including the lighthearted novel The Summer Book about a young girl spending the summer with her grandmother on an island.Links to other videos:"Naantali & Moomin World Travel Vlog" by Reija at The Book Finch:youtube.com/watch?v=rgdIdPyGrzQMusic from the animation:Opening theme song in Finnish: youtube.com/watch?v=BUIpX3XVVb8Opening theme song in English: youtube.com/watch?v=oiZ0eBFTH6kThe magical soundtrack in its entirety (you can thank me later): youtube.com/watch?v=e-Gxd7a7KyE"The Life of Tove Jansson": youtube.com/watch?v=tYgC0nKyF0g
July reading update Drawn to Stories 2021-07-22 | Books mentioned in the video:Katja Kettu - Kätilö ("The Midwife")Ray Robinson - The Mating Habits of Stags - I buddy-read this with Kit from Kit's World, here's the link to our collaborative video:youtube.com/watch?v=ELxLTY8YAMQRobert K. Massie - The Romanovs. The Final Chapter(Romanovit. Keisariperheen viimeinen luku). Translated into Finnish by Kaarina TurtiaEdvard Radzinski - Viimeinen tsaari: Nikolai II:n elämä ja kuolema ("The Last Czar: The Life and Death of Nikolai II). Translated into Finnish by Kari Klemelä.Joan Aiken - The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
Reading poetry (in Finnish): Eino Leino - Nocturne Drawn to Stories 2021-07-06 | Eino Leino's Day is a national flag day in Finland, celebrated on Eino Leino's birthday on the 6th of July. The day is not only to commemorate the famous poet, but it is also the day of poetry and summer. Eino Leino (1878-1926) was a pioneer of Finnish poetry, a translator of many classics (including Dante's Divine Comedy), and a crucial figure in the national romanticism movement (national neoromantism).Leino's main themes were nature and despair. This poem, Nocturne, is about appreciating the small beautiful things found in nature while the unknown and inevitable death is approaching.For the curious, there's a song version by Vesa-Matti Loiri, very popular and beloved Finnish artist and actor: youtube.com/watch?v=YNlBrJkvzg0If you want more of his interpretations of Eino Leino's poetry, there'sElegia ("Elegy"): youtube.com/watch?v=m5_fiVnuAh4Lapin kesä ("Lapland's Summer"): youtube.com/watch?v=T2EMSBg2ifc
The Midyear Book Freak-out Tag (2021) Drawn to Stories 2021-07-02 | Trying to film on my laptop, so please let me know how's the video and sound quality.The Questions:1. Best book you’ve read so far in 2021?2. Best sequel you've read so far in 2021?3. New release you haven't read yet, but want to?4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year?5. Biggest disappointment?6. Biggest surprise?7. Favourite new author?8. Newest fictional crush?9. Newest favourite character?10. Book that made you cry?11. Book that made you happy?12. Most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received)?13. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?Books mentioned in this video:Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburn(link to my video if interested: youtube.com/watch?v=boJK1WFgNZ8)Royal Assassin by Robin HobbKlara and the Sun by Kazuo IshiguroKlara ja aurinko by Kazuo Ishiguro (translated by Helene Bützow)Kätilö by Katja KettuUnkarilainen rapsodia ("Hungarian Rhapsody") by Zsolt von Harsanyi (translated by Kaarlo Nieminen)The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel HawthorneAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbAron morsiamet ("A Bride's Story") by Kaoru Mori (translated by Antti Valkama)Bosch: The complete works by Stefan FischerAlso mentioned:Kätilö the movie adaptation (2015), directed by Antti J. Jokinen. The English title is Wildeye (weirdly enough, the novel is translated into English as The Midwife, as it should be - apparently the movie watchers needed a more exciting title?)Here's a link to the Wildeye movie teaser: youtube.com/watch?v=1BUA9-dPdBc
The A Tag Drawn to Stories 2021-06-22 | This tag was created by the one and only Jim @ jim's books reading and stuff:youtube.com/watch?v=xeMhong8g8cThe Prompts:1. A is for America. What do you consider the Great American Novel?2. A is for arc. Which character in literature has the most interesting character arc? A is for Abby, this is not a prompt, but some of you have asked for more footage of our beagle Abby in these videos.3. A is for Australia. What was the last book you read by an Australian author.4. A is for Austen. What do you plan to read for #JaneAustenJuly?5. A is for automobile. What is your favourite literary automobile?6. A is for anonymous. What is your favourite book or poem published anonymously.7. A is for autobiography. What was the last autobiography you read?8. A is for audiobooks. Do you consider listening to an audiobook as "reading"?
An Ex-Lurker Tag Drawn to Stories 2021-06-22 | This tag was created by Kate Luna. The link to her video no longer works, she seems to have removed the video :(I was tagged by Kelly from Books I'm Not Reading:youtube.com/watch?v=MOij7D5FS6YQuestions:1. What had been stopping or is stopping you from leaving comments or starting a booktube channel?2. You've already left a bunch (or a million) of comments under booktubers' videos. Do you remember the very first comments you've left? Did you get any reply?3. Pick a book which you've read because of the booktuber's review. It has to stand out (be the one you either loved or hated with passion).4. Tell us a bit about the book you’re currently reading. Is it any good? Could you read a passage from it which you loved (or found ridiculous)?5. Do you keep a reading journal?
A short catch-up video Drawn to Stories 2021-06-13 | Books mentioned in this video:Robert Musil - The Man Without Qualities (translated into Finnish by Kristiina Kivivuori)Lana del Rey - Violet Bent Backwards Over the GrassRobin Hobb - Farseer trilogy (Assassin's Apprentice, Royal Assassin, Assassin's Quest)
Small updates regarding life, channel, reading (and Kindle...) Drawn to Stories 2021-05-05 | Books mentioned in this video:Robert Musil - The Man Without Qualities / Mies vailla ominaisuuksia (translated from German into Finnish by Kristiina Kivivuori)Adam Johnson - Fortune SmilesNathaniel Hawthorne - The Scarlet LetterRobin Hobb - Assassin's Apprentice (book 1 in the Farseer trilogy)
Drawn to Stories and Shawn the Book Maniac Chat Books on Zoom Drawn to Stories 2021-04-28 | Shawn the Book Maniac and I had a little chat about books.Link to Shawn's channel:youtube.com/channel/UCXFFuV_loS97oL-UTCazcXAYou can also find Shawn on:Litsy and Twitter - @shawnmooneyInstagram - shawnthebookmaniac Goodreads - goodreads.com/user/show/50408211-shawn-mooneyBooks mentioned: 2:03Landscape and Memory by Simon Schamagoodreads.com/book/show/21071.Landscape_and_Memory?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=iSM5sq6XSb&rank=1Summer Light, and Then Comes the Night by Jón Kalman StefánssonPhilip Roughton (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/49073851-summer-light-and-then-comes-the-night?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=swXBsiNXQ5&rank=1Unknown Soldiers by Väinö LinnaLiesl Yamaguchi (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/26192817-unknown-soldiersThe Egyptian by Mika Waltari(Sinuhe egyptiläinen #1–2) Naomi Walford (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/59282.The_Egyptian8:09Purge by Sofi Oksanen(Kvartetti #2) Lola Rogers (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/7029668-purge9:31 Kazuo IshiguroKlara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishigurogoodreads.com/book/show/54120408-klara-and-the-sun?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=8gHDlV0gT7&rank=1The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishigurogoodreads.com/book/show/22522805-the-buried-giant?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=hYE4rACTn5&rank=1Never Let Me Go - Kazuo Ishiguro: goodreads.com/book/show/6334.Never_Let_Me_Go?ac=1&from_search=trueCome Rain or Come Shine - Kazuo Ishiguro: goodreads.com/book/show/41713587-come-rain-or-come-shine?from_search=trueThe Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishigurogoodreads.com/book/show/28921.The_Remains_of_the_Day11:40 Virginia WoolfOrlando by Virginia Woolfgoodreads.com/book/show/18839.Orlando?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=k4zWE1Z6x3&rank=2To The Lighthouse - Virginia Woolf: goodreads.com/book/show/59716.To_the_LighthouseMrs Dalloway - Virginia Woolf: goodreads.com/book/show/14942.Mrs_Dalloway?ac=1&from_search=trueThe Waves by Virginia Woolfgoodreads.com/book/show/46114.The_WavesThe Mark on the Wall - Virginia Woolf: goodreads.com/book/show/14221931-the-mark-on-the-wall?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=KVST8SAt01&rank=1(The Codex Cantina discussion video: youtube.com/watch?v=WpWi1fPyP5E)The Hours - Michael Cunningham: goodreads.com/book/show/11899.The_Hours?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=Sl12qi3FDZ&rank=115:17 China Miéville Perdido Street Station by China Miéville (New Crobuzon #1)goodreads.com/book/show/68494.Perdido_Street_Station?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=yZti0qs7FG&rank=1The City & the City by China Miévillegoodreads.com/book/show/4703581-the-city-the-city16:31 Sharks in the Time of Saviors by Kawai Strong Washburngoodreads.com/book/show/45892255-sharks-in-the-time-of-saviors?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=ckhyAdTBgx&rank=1(my video about the novel: youtu.be/boJK1WFgNZ8)18:59 Jun'ichirō TanizakiThe Makioka Sisters by Jun'ichirō TanizakiEdward G. Seidensticker, trans.goodreads.com/book/show/34449.The_Makioka_Sisters?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=aGETSGDD1j&rank=1(Shawn's review..: youtu.be/mZiXKm00xJs)The Key by Jun'ichirō TanizakiHoward Hibbett (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/93839.The_Key(Shawn's scathing review: youtu.be/I6ZqlssmCRI)The Maids by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki Michael P. Cronin (Translation)]goodreads.com/book/show/30347686-the-maids?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=VbfGRGgszW&rank=121:08Musashi by Eiji Yoshikawa, Charles Terry (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/102030.Musashi?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=gtvjm85A5U&rank=221:29 Yasunari KawabataSnow Country - Yasunari Kawabata (Edward G. Seidenstecker, trans.): goodreads.com/book/show/14028.Snow_CountryThe Master of Go by Yasunari KawabataEdward G. Seidensticker (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/13752.The_Master_of_Go?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=10ops4Exq2&rank=224:13The Man Without Qualities by Robert Musil(The Man Without Qualities #1-3)Burton Pike (Editor), Sophie Wilkins (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/527756.The_Man_Without_Qualities?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=mTzMRtaxMF&rank=1(Finnish translation by Kristiina Kivivuori)27:50Canti by Giacomo Leopardi Jonathan Galassi (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/7960968-canti(I'm reading one these poems in Italian at around 14:30 here: youtube.com/watch?v=5HCC8EAHIC0&feature=youtu.be)28:55 George SaundersTenth of December by George Saundersgoodreads.com/book/show/13641208-tenth-of-december?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=dG4sRnPsH0&rank=1Lincoln in the Bardo - George Saunders: goodreads.com/book/show/29906980-lincoln-in-the-bardo?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=sRZwkhmC2z&rank=1
The Booktube Backstage Tag + 3 movies Ive watched recently Drawn to Stories 2021-04-21 | The Booktube Backstage Tag was created by Rainer @ Rainierbooks:youtube.com/watch?v=MQXFaYwMhdE&list=WL&t=0sTHE PROPS:1) What camera do you use for your videos? 2) Speaking about filming and being your own director. Do you have a favorite film director?3) What microphone do you use and what program do you use to edit your videos?4) Do you remember the first record that you bought or received as a gift? 5) How do you prepare your videos? Talking points, a detailed script or just talkin¨? 6) TV shows have become the thing of our time. "Game of Thrones", "Stranger Things", Netflix, HBO and Amazon. What is/are your favorite TV shows ever. Name a maximum of three. 7. What kind of booktube videos do you prefer to watch and why: reviews, wrapups, vlogs, bookhauls, tag videos or...8) Watching TV was probably a part of all of our childhoods. These years, it has become less popular. What kind of media user are you?Eight props, you can tag up to eight people. - I'm tagging no one.Films mentioned at the end of the video:The EgyptianJesus Christ SuperstarJesus Christ Superstar: live arena tour
Just a quick catch-up or something Drawn to Stories 2021-04-16 | Basically I just want you to know that everything is fine and there will be more content regularly again. That's it, no need to watch the video. Hah!
The Last 10 Books Tag Drawn to Stories 2021-03-30 | The tag was created by Marc Nash:youtube.com/watch?v=NceXJtp3DccI was tagged by Steve Donoghue:youtube.com/watch?v=n4PSOiDh-kgQuestions: 1) The last book you didn’t finish? 2) The last book you re-read? 3) The last book you bought? 4) The last book you said you read but didn’t? 5) The last book you wrote in the margins of?6) The last book you had signed? 7) The last book you lost? 8) The last book you had to replace? 9) The last book you had an argument over? 10) The last book you couldn’t get hold of? 1. Two books about Sami people. I had to return them to the library.2. Mika Waltari's Sinuhe Egyptiläinen ("The Egyptian")3. I bought several used books, the last two arrived at the same time:Simon Schama - Landscape and MemoryTheodore Sturgeon - The Ultimate Egoist: Volume 1 The Complete Stories of Theodore Sturgeon(I was inspired to read more Sturgeon because of Noah @ Everyone Who Reads it Must Converse: youtube.com/channel/UCoBTBTgX2aDpqZ5hNIRxlLA)4. The Riverside Chaucer. I haven't read it completely.5. Kazuo Ishiguro's The Buried Giant for thesis writing purposes6. I don't give a crap about signed books.7. I don't lose my books.8. William Shakespeare - King Lear. 9. Don't know how to answer this. I'm ready to defend books like Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights or Haruki Murakami's Norwegian Wood anytime, so I guess that's my version of argument?10. -Insert a Finnish translation of any old book right here- Basically expressing my frustration with the Finnish book publishing and subtly trying to make English readers realize how privileged they are to have dozen different translations of the same book in the market when we have only one, often not even that many. There's only 1 translation of Divine Comedy available. There's currently 0 Iliad's on the market. No translation of Ovid's Metamorphosis is available as a physical copy. Murasaki Shikibu's The Tale of Genji has been translated into Finnish only once (actually, only the first 33 % or so of the book has been translated), and it's been out of print for longer than I've been alive.We have no options to choose from. We read the translation we get. I'm not going to rant about people look down upon translated works... that's for another time.I tag:Sina @ Beating around the Books: youtube.com/channel/UC61bA8SxHgoE9O9JgAQouQwAJ @ AJ Dunn Reads and Writes:youtube.com/channel/UCGyh5xmd6x0cIud5ULsMFWg
The Hindsight is 20/20 Reader Tag Drawn to Stories 2021-03-25 | This tag was originally created by Erin Go Read:youtube.com/watch?v=mb0u4bJ-tZEI was tagged by Luke @ Luke's Room:youtube.com/watch?v=ujHCSY3VPswQuestions:1. What were you like as an early and learning reader? 2. What book or book series really got you excited about reading as a kid?3. Has there been a person in your life, real or fictional, who inspired you to be a reader?4. At what point did you begin to identify as a reader?5. How has being a reader shaped your life and worldview?6. Tag someone who's reading history you want to learn more about.I tag two people:Reija @ The Book Finch: youtube.com/channel/UCFOfzvqA57PQNhCPkRZEa_QJeremyFee: youtube.com/channel/UCyGJw81NUy-DIkzw6B4HURg
Flag Day Special: Minna Canth and gender equality Drawn to Stories 2021-03-19 | I.e. flag day info-dump.In Finland, the 19th of March is a flag day in celebration of Minna Canth and gender equality. Minna Canth (1844-1897) was a Finnish writer, businesswoman and playwright. She is known for her activism in matters related to gender equality (and sobriety). Today the topic of gender is more nuanced compared to what it was in her day. For the purposes of this video, keeping in mind Minna Canth's context, I speak about gender equality in terms she might have understood it, even if that means failing to meet the modern standards. My apologies to those who might feel hurt, I know you are out there.
Local Haunts Tag Drawn to Stories 2021-03-07 | The tag was originally created by Dane Reads. The tag is based on a book called Local Haunts: A HorrorTube Anthology (compiled by Regina St. Claire).Dane's video:youtube.com/watch?v=4-KHWvUkfD4Goodreads link for Local Haunts:goodreads.com/book/show/55279524-local-haunts?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=JHQPtmBnvg&rank=1I was tagged by The Bookish Bryants. Thanks for tagging me!youtube.com/watch?v=y8s4WyMin-w&t=2sQUESTIONS:----------------------Question One: Local Haunts: Tell us about a creepy or spooky place that's close to you.Question Two: A Stone’s Throw: Tell us about a story with a young female character who has a tough life.Question Three: Crowthorne: Tell us about a story with a harmful friendship.Question Four: Screen Eight: Tell us about a movie that scares you and that’s based on a true story.Question Five: The Mount of Death. Beer me! Tell us about a story where a drink plays a role in the plot. Question Six: The Blocked Cellar: Tell us about your favourite horror, paranormal or true crime YouTube channel.Question Seven: The Night Watchman: Tell us about a story that's set partly at night.Question Eight: Alone Along the Gum Trees: Tell us about a story that takes place in the wilderness.Question Nine: Highway to Hell: Tell us about a story that involves music. Question Ten: At the End of the Rope: Tag some BookTube and or HorrorTube friends!The two BookTubers I mentioned for question six are:Jason at Jason's Weird Reads - youtube.com/channel/UCE7TBrU4fNlW26iNIaQSdjgJoshua at Coffee, Cats, and King - youtube.com/channel/UCCCF_-Ph9WSAUCUyJIROSGwI tag:Joshua at Coffee, Cats, and King - youtube.com/channel/UCCCF_-Ph9WSAUCUyJIROSGwSummer at Cozy reading with Quaker cats - youtube.com/channel/UCN3n2ZLhhPE3H2hRl5K0BeAShawn the Book Maniac - youtube.com/channel/UCXFFuV_loS97oL-UTCazcXAKelly at Books I'm Not Reading - youtube.com/channel/UCVKWtZJ7Rl6WitFb2jcnlnQIf you have already done this tag and I somehow managed to miss your video, I apologize. Give me a virtual slap, will you?If someone else out there wants to do this tag, go for it. I won't come and haunt you.
Reset Wednesday Reflections: Back to normal routines, March Mystery Madness, March of the Mammoths Drawn to Stories 2021-03-03 | Things are slowly going back to normal. It is such a relief.Please excuse my blanking out a few times. The film director I thought about was Wes Anderson. Not that it matters, really, it was just an unimportant remark.--------The font*s mental health video with Kit from Kit's World:youtube.com/watch?v=GYn3SKkChjM&tMy A. A. Milne Teddy Bear video:youtube.com/watch?v=Lv1LetvpEesThe book I finished:Daniel Clowes - Ghost World (graphic novel)and related to that I watched its movie adaptation directed by Terry Zwigoff.I prefer the movie.Currently reading (still):Mika Waltari - Sinuhe Egyptiläinen (The Egyptian)My book for March Mystery Madness:S. J. Parris - Herecywhich I wanted to read because of Kit's review of the prequel:youtube.com/watch?v=AcuMX_VMZc8My book for March of the Mammoths:Robert Musil - Mies vailla ominaisuuksia ("The Man Without Qualities)
Reset Wednesday Reflections: Time issues, On being a book snob, Current Reads Drawn to Stories 2021-02-24 | I've been short on time for the past week or so. I feel guilty I haven't even had enough time to watch BookTube. I'm not neglecting other content creators on purpose, just incredibly busy at the moment.Sorry if I'm incoherent.Lots to read, lots to do, lots of stress.But I know my priorities, what I need to do and where I need to be.---Book Snobbery videos---It all started at the font*:youtube.com/watch?v=kXyvJLjr_3Y&tIt has received responses by at least the following BookTubers:Kelly at Books I'm Not Reading: youtube.com/watch?v=yX7AqeyMtnE&tNoah at Everyone Who Reads It Must Converse: youtube.com/watch?v=eRR53vIMxp0&tSteve Donoghue: youtube.com/watch?v=vIrnZIVdCYUSteve Donoghue with the Bookish Knitter: youtube.com/watch?v=xFzgWI4OdJQ&tOthers mentioned:Kit's World reviews S. J. Parris: youtube.com/watch?v=AcuMX_VMZc8Tom LA Books goes through Dante's Divine Comedy: youtube.com/watch?v=N6yPwlSl6r0
Reset Wednesday Reflections: Slow and steady Drawn to Stories 2021-02-17 | Books finished:Daniel Clowes - WilsonCurrently reading: Dante Alighieri - Jumalainen näytelmä (Divine Comedy)Mika Waltari - Sinuhe egyptiläinen (The Egyptian)Giacomo Leopardi - CantiCheck out Tom's channel, especially if Divine Comedy interests you:youtube.com/channel/UC1Se0davqIVb5KsQ1ruCZ_Q/videosI have some other books I'm also reading, but I chose not to talk about them this time. You wouldn't want me to talk about textbooks, would you.
3 tags for the price of 1: A to K tag, J to R tag, and S to Z tag Drawn to Stories 2021-02-14 | Catching up with the tags.These tags were created by Jim from jim's books reading and stuff:youtube.com/watch?v=xtdqEcABGE4&tyoutube.com/watch?v=QH9igTQH2hs&tyoutube.com/watch?v=sYBqrf3S7xUI was tagged by Ros at Scallydandling about the books:youtube.com/watch?v=5dzLKHJqtSU&tHere are the prompts:A is for author. Which Author have you read the most books by?B is for Black History Month…what are you reading for Black History Month? C. What are you Currently reading? D is for drink. What is your Drink of choice while reading? E. E-book or physical? F. Favourite Fictitious character? G is for Georgia. Georgia… do you know any famous Georgians? That is Georgia the country not the US state. H is for horror. Is there a book that really scared you?I…I don’t know…Italy, India, Ireland…Intelligent…whatever you like...J. What book have you Just finished?K is for King. What is your favourite book about royalty (fictional or real)?L is for Librarian. Who is your favourite librarian?M is for Magazine. Do you have any magazine subscriptions or a favourite magazine?N is for News. Where do you usually find your news?O is O f##k! I don't have a prompt for O so you can make up your own.P is for Penguin. Which is your favourite publisher?Q is for Queer. Who is your favourite LGBTQI+ author?R is for Russia. Do you have a favourite novel, poem or writer from Russian Literature?S is for Science Fiction. What is your favourite science fiction novel?T Is for trope, tag and many other things...you can create your own prompt for tU is for unicorn. What is your favourite mythical animal?V is for violet. What is your favourite violet book?W is for why. If you have a Booktube channel, why did you start it?If you don't have a Booktube channel why don't you start one?X is for xenocide. What novel featuring a xenocide interested you, if any?Y is for YouTube. Apart form Booktubers, what YouTube channels do you like to watch (Maximum of 3)?Z is for zero. What is your favourite book about nothing?Here's one video about Georgian dancing:youtube.com/watch?v=lObbGydVSg4And links to the channels I mention for prompt Y:Proko & Draftsmen (same guy behind both channels): youtube.com/c/ProkoTV/videos youtube.com/c/Draftsmen/videosAnimenz Piano Sheets: youtube.com/user/Animenzzz/videosJackson Crawford: youtube.com/c/JacksonCrawford/videos+ I can't believe I forgot James Gurney! I watch all of his videos! youtube.com/channel/UCTIoOLzT1jbxAcPW99xn0zQI tag no one and everyone. Like Nietzsche with Thus Spoke Zarathustra.And tagging someone to do all the three would be rather mean, wouldn't it?
The Efftup Book Tag Drawn to Stories 2021-02-13 | I was too late with my timing, the daylight is dying!!! Such bad lighting towards the end, I'm like a troll vanishing to his dark cave.It was difficult to come up with answers to the prompts, I tell you. As if I didn't know what was efftup and what was normal. This tag was created by GuiltyFeat:youtube.com/watch?v=hvON0kcFoooI was tagged by:Shawn the Book Maniac youtube.com/watch?v=oDAigRftYQwThe Grimm Reader youtube.com/watch?v=FdIcFTacl80&t=24sThe prompts (and answers so you don't have to watch the video):1. A book that was efftup in a good way (Ariana Harwicz - Die My Love, Emily Bronte - Wuthering Heights)2. A book that was efftup in a bad way (Thomas Pynchon - Inherent Vice)3. A book that everyone loved but that you think is just efftup (Miriam Toews - All My Puny Sorrows)4. Sexy A Efftup (Jun'ichiro Tanizaki - The Key)5. Efftup for kids (every single Donald Duck comic, hah!)6. An efftup classic (the story of Kullervo in Kalevala)7. Efftup in translation (The Bible - I hope you understand I don't try to offend anyone)8. Efftup nonfiction (any book on literary criticism, any book on grammar for early stages of language learning)9. Illustrated efftup (Jim Woodring - Weathercraft ...seriously, what is this about?!)10. Hanya Yanagihara's A Little L'efftup - a book that is just misery porn, solely designed to convince you how efftup the world is (William Shakespeare - King Lear, Laura Lindstedt - Oneiron. I have a high tolerance for misery.)I tag Liz at forbookingoutloud youtube.com/channel/UCYo9xBP2pm91GSyYyjRZ3aA/videos
Reading poetry (in Finnish): J. L. Runeberg - Saarijärven Paavo Drawn to Stories 2021-02-10 | On February the 5th, Finland celebrated its national poet J. L. Runeberg.Johan Ludvig Runeberg (1804-1877) was a Swedish-speaking Finnish teacher, journalist, priest, and poet. Among figures like J. V. Snellman (philosopher, journalist) and Elias Lönnrot (the compiler of Kalevala), he was crucial in creating Finnish national identity.From somewhere around the 13th century onward, Finland was gradually invaded by Sweden as part of the Northern Crusades. In 1808-1809, Sweden fought against the Russian Empire in what is known as the Finnish War. Sweden lost, and Finland became an autonomous part of the Russian Empire as the Great Duchy of Finland. The 19th century, as we know, was a time of nationalist ideas and romantic visions of cultures with their origin stories. Finland was no different in that regard: J. L. Runeberg, J. V. Snellman and Elias Lönnrot really helped to shape the idea of unified culture and history. This search for national identity found a natural partner in Finland's role between Sweden and the Russian Empire. Who are Finnish people? Finns are not Swedes, Finns are not Russians - so let us be Finns.Runeberg was perhaps the most important figure in bolstering the morale of Finnish people and in shaping Finnish national identity. His poetry resonated with all sides on Finnish people, regardless of age and social status. Today his poetry is unfortunately rather unknown. Most people have heard of his collection Vänrikki Stoolin tarinoita ("The Tales of Ensign Stål"), but only few have read it. However, his poem Vårt Land (in Finnish "Maamme", in English "Our land") formed the lyrical basis to our national anthem, Maamme. Despite being largely unread today, Runeberg still resonates strongly in Finnish hearts.The poem that I read is called Saarijärven Paavo (literal translation in English would be "Paavo of Islandlake"). Paavo lives with her wife in poverty. His crops are being destroyed by the weather and changing of seasons. They have little food to eat. In their darkest hour, the wife says it might be better if they just died. Paavo does not give up. He tries and he tries. He believes in God, he believes in himself, he believes in his efforts. Finally he succeeds, the crop is safe. They have food! And what does Paavo do? He gives a share of his food to his neighbours who have lost their crop. Ultimately this poem is about persistence and sticking together in a time of need.
Reset Wednesday Reflections: What & why, More on challenges + some encouragement, Weekly wrap-up Drawn to Stories 2021-02-10 | No more excruciatingly long monthly wrap-up experiences!I realized I need to make weekly videos for the sake of convenience. Yet I still managed to hit the 20 minute mark, solely because this time I had plenty of thoughts I had to get out of the way first.Videos about the BookTube Newbie challenges. The ones who started this:The font* - youtube.com/watch?v=s23er1WUVe8Kit's World - youtube.com/watch?v=CV-06FmhLX4&t=1sSome respond videos:Scallydandling about the books - youtube.com/watch?v=hplcit-q3iE&t=627sMIDDLE of the Book MARCH - youtube.com/watch?v=ViZ-AapQY9gSteve Donoghue - youtube.com/watch?v=KafsuSXZiws&t=30sAna on the shelves - youtube.com/watch?v=FcuPjNxsX_UThe Grimm Reader - youtube.com/watch?v=279SjMedbts&t=8sJay Shay - youtube.com/watch?v=RqsPkUr7Q88Tom LA Books is doing an amazing video series about Dante's Divine Comedy!youtube.com/channel/UC1Se0davqIVb5KsQ1ruCZ_Q/videos
One for Sorrow, Two for Joy: The Pull of the Stars (Emma Donoghue) and As You Were (Elaine Feeney) Drawn to Stories 2021-02-04 | My double review (or could I call this a duel?) of The Pull of the Stars by Emma Donoghue and As You Were by Elaine Feeney.There might be some overlap with what I said in my January wrap up video. Check out-Bridey Sweeney! Aaargh!! Link to Barb and Isabella's tag video over at the font*:youtube.com/watch?v=Fo2btYxme4s
You might as well skip this bloated video: My January 2021 wrap-up. Drawn to Stories 2021-02-04 | This is my first and last monthly wrap-up video. No one should have to suffer going through over 40 mins of my rambling. The sad thing is that I tried to be brief. Seriously, I tried! But I could have talked SO much more about these books with you...From now on, the wrap-ups will be weekly - that will also help me establish a habit/routine around making videos.Funny, I have three thumbnails to choose from, and they all send different vibes: the professor, the cheeky, or the sensual.My January in books:Gustave Doré (1832-1883) - Master of ImaginationKohei Horikoshi: My Hero Academia, volumes 9-11Sui Nishida: Tokyo Ghoul 6-7Kaoru Mori: Aron morsiamet 4-5 ("A Bride's Story)Ralf König: ...vasemmalla kädellä! ("...with the left hand!")A. A. Milne: When We Were Very YoungEmma Donoghue: The Pull of the StarsElaine Feeney: As You WereGene Wolfe: PeaceKawai Strong Washburn: Sharks in the Time of SaviorsZsolt von Harsányi: Unkarilainen rapsodia ("Hungarian Rhapsody"). A novelization of Franz Liszt's life. I read a small sample in FINNISH, cover your ears!Aleksi Tossavainen & Antti Peltonen: Psyykkinen valmennus ("Mental Coaching")Anne-Marja Hammar: Kirurgian perusteet ("The Basics of Surgery")Nils-Aslak Valkeapää: Aurinko, isäniNils-Aslak Valkeapää: The Sun, My FatherNils-Aslak Valkeapää: Kevään yöt niin valoisat ("The Nights of Spring so Bright")I might make review videos for The Pull of the Stars, As You Were, and Sharks in the Time of Saviors.The poetry books of Valkeapää will be featured in an upcoming video, unless I get lazy...Currently reading:Giacomo Leopardi: Canti (both in English and Italian)Dante Alighieri: Jumalainen näytelmä (the Eino Leino translation of Divina Commedia)Mika Waltari: Sinuhe egyptiläinen ("The Egyptian")
Up to no good! Some exciting Spring 2021 book releases Drawn to Stories 2021-02-02 | Up to no good! Tip of the day: use your local libraries :)
The Bookshelf Book Tag Drawn to Stories 2021-01-30 | Is this called The Bookshelf Book Tag or The Bookshelf Tag?!I was tagged by Katja at Katja Weinert. Here's a link to her video: youtube.com/watch?v=-vMgpOZs88sThe tag was created by awanderingmind: youtube.com/watch?v=BaLXOduHXhcQuestions:1. How many bookshelves do you have?2. How many books do you have?3. How do your organize your books?4. What's the oldest book on your shelves?5. What's the newest book on your shelves?6. What's the longest book on your shelves?7. What's the shortest book on your shelves?8. What is the predominant genre?9. Have you done a bookshelf tour?10. Go to some sort of random number generator and do something-something-something to find a random something-something-something11. Do you have any decorations on your shelves?12. Show us your bookshelf!13. Tag someone.I tag:Tom at Tom LA Books - youtube.com/channel/UC1Se0davqIVb5KsQ1ruCZ_QLiz at forbookingoutloud - youtube.com/channel/UCYo9xBP2pm91GSyYyjRZ3aAIf you don't want to do this tag, it's okay. We all have better things to do.If someone out there wants to do this tag, then go for it. I won't be able to stop you.
Some books just leave a mark: a bunch of books I read in 2020 Drawn to Stories 2021-01-23 | Another video, another filming location. This time I had no script whatsoever, so if I ramble or make no sense, I apologize. Please ask me to clarify some things if needed.-------Not the best, not the worst - just some books that left a mark on me in 2020 and why.Here are the books for those who don't want to watch the video but are interested to know what books will be featured:Ursula K. Le Guin: The Books of EarthseaRobert M. Sapolsky: Behave - the biology of humans at our best and worstSalman Rushdie: Midnight's ChildrenYashar Kemal: Memed, My HawkLeo Tolstoi: Anna KareninaPatrick O'Brian: Master and CommanderHaruki Murakami: Norwegian WoodVolter Kilpi: 3 books - Bathseba, Parsifal, AntinousAlso briefly mentioned: N. K. Jemisin - The Broken Earth trilogy, Richard Dawkins - The Ancestor's Tale, Thomas Mann - The Magic Mountain.Forgot to mention when speaking about Norwegian Wood: Herman Hesse - Beneath the Wheel (Unterm Rad).My Instagram for those who are interested:instagram.com/drawntostories
Reading poetry: A. A. Milne - Teddy Bear Drawn to Stories 2021-01-13 | This most definitely was not recorded on the first try. More like the hundredth... I didn't plan to write any kind of body positivity message initially, but between the first and the last attempt I decided I wanted to write something:After New Year, many of us fill our minds and busy schedules with New Years resolutions, some of which might be related to losing weight. I myself struggled with weight problems at one point in my life, but I managed to take control of my eating habits et cetera. But I still haven't exactly recovered from the damage those years and slight bullying did to me mentally. My little brother was always the one of us who carried more weight, but yet was the one who carried himself proudly. These days when I look in the mirror, I realize I most certainly am not fat - but there's still that nasty voice trying to convince me otherwise.Don't give in to your demons. Embrace yourself.
An introductory ease-my-way-in bookhaul Drawn to Stories 2021-01-07 | In which I tell a little bit more about myself and show some books to let you know what kind of books I'm drawn to.5:55 Background part is over, bookhaul beginsLink to Steve Donoghue's (Open Letters Review) The Best of 2020 debut fiction list:openlettersreview.com/posts/best-books-of-2020-debut-fictionLink to my instagram: instagram.com/drawntostories
Introduction: Booktube Newbie Tag Drawn to Stories 2021-01-05 | Some booktuber. Terrific. Radiant. Humble.Name is Jere in case you missed it. What a dashing debut! In all honesty, there's lots of things to figure out. I think I may need to experiment with lighting and different filming locations. Thanks for watching :)Find me elsewhere:instagram.com/drawntostoriesOriginal tag created by Brenda C.
