HOW TO READ DIFFICULT BOOKS: Barb vs. The Magic Mountain the font* 2021-01-06 | Join Barb as she goes head-to-head with Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain. Will she triumph? Barb reveals her never-fail reading tips for tackling difficult books. Every circus needs a clown, and every book needs a Barb and Isabella. Unsponsored, uncensored, and no discernible ability to know where to draw the line. Barb and Isabella upload every Wednesday. Instagram: @thefont.literatureInquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
What is the Point of Reading Fiction? the font* 2021-03-24 | Has anyone ever asked you why you bother to read fiction? Has anyone ever told you that literature is a waste of time? Barb explains why we should read fiction. ideas.ted.com/how-literature-yes-literature-can-help-you-better-connect-with-othersLiterature in the abstract - no way! Barb and Isabella talk about how literature can be used in our everyday lives to help understand ourselves and those around us. Interesting chats, fresh perspectives. Real talk - it's literature for life. Instagram: @thefont.literatureInquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
The Bookish SUPERHERO TAG the font* 2021-03-21 | This is Barb and Isabella's first tag in a long time. It's all about superheroes and villains - we hope you have fun, we certainly did!Questions1. We are all special and unique - what are your unique special powers?2. Every superhero needs a nemesis. Name your bookish enemy. What is your kryptonite?3. If you could wish for any super power what could it be?4. By day you are mild-mannered Clark Kent. What do you do when you aren't being a bookish superhero?5. Mwah ha ha... Name your favourite bookish villain. 6. Defenders of the Earth unite! Which bookish superhero would you collaborate with?7. Tag others! Be sure to share your super powered tag with at least one small booktuber. Channels Tagged- Everyone Who Reads It Must Converse: youtube.com/channel/UCoBTBTgX2aDpqZ5hNIRxlLA- Gunpowder, Fiction and Plot: youtube.com/channel/UCWyPjOR4heQ9urvB3eOZJOw- The CodeX Cantina: youtube.com/channel/UCzdqkkUKpfRIbCXmiFvqxIw- Working Man Reads: youtube.com/channel/UC3seeB6lb6-43WjlPY0e2TQ- Big Hard Books and Classics: youtube.com/channel/UCBNfvf5Imc7KjiUIf4WC4Mg- Sun And Mood Reads: youtube.com/channel/UCo_RjWxl-VSJDhZcPQ1nl_gLiterature in the abstract - no way! Barb and Isabella talk about how literature can be used in our everyday lives to help understand ourselves and those around us. Interesting chats, fresh perspectives. Real talk - it's literature for life. Instagram: @thefont.literatureInquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
Should We Post Unpopular Content? DISCUSSION the font* 2021-03-17 | Barb and Isabella discuss the pros and cons of posting unpopular content on booktube. Channels mentioned:Bookish: youtube.com/channel/UCrrFo3tDRDVbX7PZjWx1qYALiterature in the abstract - no way! Barb and Isabella talk about how literature can be used in our everyday lives to help understand ourselves and those around us. Interesting chats, fresh perspectives. Real talk - it's literature for life. Instagram: @thefont.literatureInquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
BOOKISH STRUGGLES #3 - Causing Offence on Booktube the font* 2021-03-03 | Oops I did it again! When booktube causes offence.Did you ever offend your viewers? Barb has! Join Barb and Isabella as they discuss the problems of causing offence on booktube. Christmas episode: youtube.com/watch?v=Fo2btYxme4s&t=10sAustralia Day episode: youtube.com/watch?v=X_qibfw8Ank&t=3sArticle: usatoday.com/story/entertainment/2021/02/26/amanda-gormans-work-wont-translated-dutch-poet-after-criticism/6835745002Literature in the abstract - no way! Barb and Isabella talk about how literature can be used in our everyday lives to help understand ourselves and those around us. Interesting chats, fresh perspectives. Real talk - it's literature for life. Instagram: @thefont.literatureInquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
MENTAL HEALTH AND BOOKTUBE: A Quiet Crisis? the font* 2021-02-24 | Barb and Kit talk frankly about mental health and booktube. Is it difficult to booktube for those with mental health issues? Is it safe?Literature in the abstract - no way! Barb and Isabella talk about how literature can be used in our everyday lives to help understand ourselves and those around us. Interesting chats, fresh perspectives. Real talk - it's literature for life. Instagram: @thefont.literatureInquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
BOOKISH STRUGGLES #2 - Are You a Book Snob? the font* 2021-02-17 | Why do we choose the books we choose? Barb inadvertently discovers that booktube has turned her into a book snob!Literature in the abstract - no way! Barb and Isabella talk about how literature can be used in our everyday lives to help understand ourselves and those around us. Interesting chats, fresh perspectives. Real talk - it's literature for life. Instagram: @thefont.literatureInquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
NON-VOM ROM: Barbs Valentines Picks the font* 2021-02-10 | Barb talks about two Booker Prize winning books that will bring love (without the vomit) to your Valentine's Day.Books Mentioned:- Possession by A.S. Byatt- The Remains of the Day by Kazuo IshiguroChannels Mentioned:- MIDDLE of the Book MARCH youtube.com/channel/UCFUmSRDQPqf56PXNO5Q6lqA - Scallydandling about the books youtube.com/channel/UCE-lxdtxTUTWEs0xJn-dH0g- Steve Donoghue youtube.com/channel/UC1B9FfvVLRt8s6scUa79oag- Ana on the Shelves youtube.com/channel/UCi4ZFTw3m8TT11AxSjYjN_A Every circus needs a clown, and every book needs a Barb and Isabella. Unsponsored, uncensored, and no discernible ability to know where to draw the line. Barb and Isabella upload every Wednesday. Instagram: @thefont.literatureInquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
Challenges of NEWBIE BOOKTUBING with KITS WORLD the font* 2021-02-03 | Barb and Kit of Kit's World discuss the challenges of being a new booktuber (don't worry, it's actually quite fun!)Kit's World: youtube.com/channel/UCpyzezkG0FTJnFGwqkON34Q Every circus needs a clown, and every book needs a Barb and Isabella. Unsponsored, uncensored, and no discernible ability to know where to draw the line. Barb and Isabella upload every Wednesday. Instagram: @thefont.literatureInquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
The BOOKTUBE NEWBIE TAG the font* 2021-01-27 | Join Barb (and Isabella) for their newbie book tag. Watch Barb at her classiest best; it's everything you never asked for... and more!Channels Mentioned:Courtney Ferriter - youtube.com/channel/UC6f2IQ2BSjJT0xXiVfba2Yg Bookish - youtube.com/channel/UCrrFo3tDRDVbX7PZjWx1qYA JeremyFee - youtube.com/channel/UCyGJw81NUy-DIkzw6B4HURg Attention! - youtube.com/channel/UC_7IPEXaZuRlPeE90dFSDbw Every circus needs a clown, and every book needs a Barb and Isabella. Unsponsored, uncensored, and no discernible ability to know where to draw the line. Barb and Isabella upload every Wednesday. Instagram: @thefont.literatureInquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
AUSTRALIA DAY Book Picks the font* 2021-01-20 | Join Barb and Isabella as they celebrate Australia Day with three bonzer Aussie books. PLUS bonus Australian facts and a grand finaleBooks Mentioned:The Yield - Tara June WinchInfinite Splendours - Sophie LagoonaThe Shepard's Hut - Tim WintonEvery circus needs a clown, and every book needs a Barb and Isabella. Unsponsored, uncensored, and no discernible ability to know where to draw the line. Barb and Isabella upload every Wednesday. Instagram: @thefont.literatureInquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
Gimme Some FEEL GOOD BOOKS the font* 2021-01-13 | Join Barb as she discusses three books that'll make you feel all sparkly and nice inside. Last Week's Video: youtube.com/watch?v=kNeQULRPdik Books Mentioned:- The Midnight Library by Matt Haig- The Best of Me by David Sedaris- Phosphorescence by Julia BairdEvery circus needs a clown, and every book needs a Barb and Isabella. Unsponsored, uncensored, and no discernible ability to know where to draw the line. Barb and Isabella upload every Wednesday. Instagram: @thefont.literatureInquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
The SELF AWARE READER Tag the font* 2020-12-30 | Join Barb and Isabella for the Self Aware Reader Tag: we think you'll find us very fancy!Prompts:1. What most draws you in to a novel or story and makes you want to keep reading - plot, character(s), writing style, atmosphere, something else?2. What is a convention or trope that will immediately turn you off in your reading experience with a novel or story? 3. What most appeals to you when reading nonfiction and makes you want to keep reading?4. What is a convention or trope in nonfiction that will turn you off in your reading experience? 5. Would you say you read more for pleasure and enjoyment or more to learn and exercise your brain? 6. Which type of books are you likely to rate more highly and enjoy more overall - brain "candy" (pleasure/enjoyment) books or brain "protein" (learning/exercise) books? 7. Do you have a sense early on of whether or not the book you're reading will be a five-star read (or a book you will really like)? Has a book ever surprised you in this regard?8. Considering books that you've rated five stars in the past (or if you don't rate them, then books you really loved), do you think you would feel the same way about them now? Why or why not?Tagged by:Everyone Who Reads It Must Converse: youtube.com/channel/UCoBTBTgX2aDpqZ5hNIRxlLATags:Kit's World: youtube.com/user/kitellis74Booktube with Simon: youtube.com/channel/UC7aFjCDWes3BVdR0UibMfggAnge with an E: youtube.com/channel/UCbTIIFRxeQtPBHRSeU6zgZwGunpowder, Fiction and Plot: youtube.com/channel/UCWyPjOR4heQ9urvB3eOZJOwAmrita by the Book: youtube.com/channel/UCmyb1ZvLmaDLBsen6QQrO4AEvery circus needs a clown, and every book needs a Barb and Isabella. Unsponsored, uncensored, and no discernible ability to know where to draw the line. Barb and Isabella upload every Wednesday. Instagram: @thefont.literatureInquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
The BOOKISH NATIVITY TAG the font* 2020-12-23 | Join and Barb and Isabella for the bookish nativity tag. P.s. blame Nel and Scott from Gunpowder, Fiction and Plot for this video. The Bookish Nativity Tag:Which book characters would you cast in your Christmas Nativity based on the following prompts? For extra credit, restrict your answers to books you read in 2020, or a single genre.1) MARY - normal yet chosen protagonist2) JOSEPH - most loyal sidekick3) WISE MEN.- three characters who give great advice4) GABRIEL - character who kicks off the plot then disappears5) HEROD - most evil character6) BABY JESUS - central character with surprisingly little page time7) SHEPHERD - character who seems important but doesn't do much8) INNKEEPER - character with the most famous line you can think ofAND who would you tag to do the challenge next?Who We Tagged:KD Books - youtube.com/user/WorldtakeyourplaceSpenelli Speaks - youtube.com/channel/UCA8yAzqeSlOFJvTNgb5llqw Everyone Who Reads It Must Converse - youtube.com/channel/UCoBTBTgX2aDpqZ5hNIRxlLA Amrita By The Book - youtube.com/channel/UCmyb1ZvLmaDLBsen6QQrO4A Tagged By:Gunpowder, Fiction and Plot - youtube.com/channel/UCWyPjOR4heQ9urvB3eOZJOw Instagram: @thefont.literatureEnquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
BARB REVIEWS: Costa Debut Fiction 2020 the font* 2020-12-16 | Barb reviews the Costa debut fiction shortlist 2020 and talks about her favourites. Books mentioned:Big Girl, Small Town - Michelle GallenThe Family Tree - Sairish HussainLove After Love - Ingrid PersaudAll The Water In The World - Karen RaneyInstagram: @thefont.literatureEnquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
Costa Novel Shortlist REVIEW 2020 the font* 2020-12-09 | Barb reviews the 2020 Costa novel shortlist. Books reviewed:The Less Dead - Denise MinaThe Mermaid Of Black Conch - Monique RoffeyPiranesi - Susanna ClarkePeace Talks - Tim FinchEnquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
the font* MURDER MYSTERY WEEK the font* 2020-12-02 | Barb review two new crime novels and a classic: The Searcher by Tana French; The Less Dead by Denise Mina; and Murder On The Orient Express by Agatha Christie. Enquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas REVIEW - Hunter S. Thompson the font* 2020-11-25 | Johnny Depp's fall from grace reminds Barb about Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas and The Rum Diary. She explores Hunter S. Thompson and Gonzo journalism - meet Hunter's long lost Monkey. Books mentioned:Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas - Hunter S. ThompsonThe Rum Diary - Hunter S. ThompsonEnquiries - thefont.literature@gmail.com
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier REVIEW - Book vs. Netflix Movie the font* 2020-11-18 | Barb explores Daphne du Maurier's classic novel, Rebecca. She watches the 2020 Netflix film so you don't have to. Enquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
The Shadow King - Booker Shortlist 2020 the font* 2020-11-11 | Join Barb for the last episode in her 2020 Booker Shortlister series. Inquiries: thefont.literature@gmail.com
Burnt Sugar - Booker Shortlist 2020 the font* 2020-11-04 | Find out why Barb loves this book (with no spoilers).
Real Life - Booker Shortlist 2020 the font* 2020-10-28 | Join me for a fun and enlightening look at Brandon Taylor's "Real Life", a 2020 Booker Shortlister.
This Mournable Body - Booker Shortlist 2020 the font* 2020-10-21 | Join us for a fun and enlightening look at 'This Mournable Body' by Tsitsi Dangarembga, a 2020 Booker Shortlister.
Shuggie Bain - Booker Shortlist 2020 the font* 2020-10-14 | Spend a fun five minutes exploring Douglas Stuart's 'Shuggie Bain', the first of our series featuring the 2020 Booker Prize shortlisters.
