I. Loved. Matrix. By. Lauren. Groff. Rick MacDonnell 2021-09-25 | Today I have a review of Matrix by Lauren Groff, her first novel since 2015's Fates and Furies. This will certainly go down as one of my favourite novels of 2021. Medieval Europe. Feminism. A warrior-poet prioress. And Lauren Groff. What's not to love here. Read it. ***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
The Golden Mean by Annabel Lyon (Historical Fiction) Rick MacDonnell 2024-01-09 | When Annabel Lyon was nominated for the Women's Prize back in 2019 for her novel Consent, I hoped it would lead to more attention for her backlist titles, like The Golden Mean. Since that didn't exactly happen, I'm doing my part by telling you why it's absolutely worth your time and energy. This video (hopefully) shows you why you should read one of the best historical novels of the 21st century. ***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Instagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
The TBR Spin (Stack + January Pick) Rick MacDonnell 2024-01-04 | Not to be confused with my own BookTube Spin, the TBR Spin is the creation of Jill @TheBookBully and Sarah @FreshlyReadBooks Pardon the atrocious pun, but I love their spin on the whole spin concept. I'll be playing along all year (in addition to the BookTube Spin, which, again, is a completely different thing LOL).How it works:All you have to do is make a stack of 12 books you want to read throughout the year. Any and all books welcome! Then, each month, either Sarah or Jill (follow their channels to get the spin reveals!) will spin a wheel of prompts and pick a book from the stack to match that prompt. You have one month to read it ... and then the next month's prompt will arrive.If you don't have a book that matches, you replace a book in your stack with another one from your TBR pile.***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Instagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K Le Guin (Science Fiction/Gender) Rick MacDonnell 2023-12-20 | Published more than 50 years ago, this book is still, arguably, the most famous gender-bending novel in the history of the genre. It won the Hugo AND the Nebula. It’s been translated into more than 30 languages, and in English alone, it’s been reprinted more than 30 times.Its stranger-in-a-strange-land narrative puts its protagonist at the center of an alien culture whose nearly-human biology has one distinct difference from ours: while they appear human, their bodies aren’t strictly male or female. They are, at once, both and neither. As a result, this book asked questions that Western culture is still grappling with today.For more on why you should read The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin ... watch the video!***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Instagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell#WhyYouShouldRead #TheLeftHandofDarkness #UrsulaKLeGuin
BookTube Spin #8 - The Reveal(s)! Rick MacDonnell 2023-12-08 | After a year away ... the BookTube Spin is back! If you haven't picked your spin list year, pause the video right now and do so. Then come back to see which book(s) you'll be reading over the next few months.A reminder about how the Spin works:• Pick twenty books from your TBR. • Number then 1-20.• I pick two numbers, spun at random with a wheel, from 1-20.• You then have until March 30 to read those two books • It’s that easy! If you only want to read one book, feel free to choose the first number I spin, or pick your favourite from the two numbers. It’s totally up to you.Shoutout to the Classics Club blog, who originally the created the spin idea to help readers take on more classic reads. They’re 100% the inspiration for this, so all credit for the great idea goes to them. If you want to learn more about the OG event, check it out here: theclassicsclubblog.wordpress.com/category/classics-spin***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Instagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell#BookTubeSpin #BookTube
The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride (Literary Fiction) Rick MacDonnell 2023-12-02 | The start of a whole new era for the channel. Rather than just my name, the channel is now called Why You Should Read. The goal? To convince you, with each video, why you should read the book I'm talking about. No ragging on books I don't like. Just full-throated recommendations for the books that I love. You also might have noticed a little "Season 1, Episode 1" on the thumbnail. That's because I'm committing to a regular schedule for this new series ... but I want to be able to take breaks. I'm not a year-round BookTuber anymore, but I hope this structure will allow me to have my cake and eat it too. When I'm here, I want to really be here. But I also need time off every now and then. I'm planning for 15 episodes a "season". But if I find that I want to post more, I'll certainly do bonus videos. And this doesn't mean I still can't do tags and top 10s and all the BookTube Spin ... those things will just live outside of the branded videos. All on this channel, though. I'm excited! Hopefully, you'll barely notice a difference. Oh, and read The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. It's great.***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Instagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
North Woods: Best Book of 2023? Rick MacDonnell 2023-09-26 | North Woods by Daniel Mason is in contention for my favourite novel of 2023. A true feat of the imagination, this is a virtuoso performance from writer whose catalog I am now going to devour. Hopefully this North Woods book review does it justice. Go see for yourself!Please note that I was sent the book by the publisher in exchange for a fair and honest review. Easiest thing I've ever done. ***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
3 Literary Fiction Book Recommendations Rick MacDonnell 2023-09-21 | 3 quick book reviews for 3 of my favourite reads of the year, presented in an "If you like X, then read Y" format. These are 3 more under-the-radar books, so giving you some added context for why you might like them should be helpful. I hope you give them a chance. They're great!***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
A Book Therapist Prescribed Me 9 Books Rick MacDonnell 2023-09-13 | Bibliotherapist Bijal Shah recently gave me a personalized book prescription, a unique 9-book reading list tailored for me based on my personal interests, needs and reading habits.I thought it was a great idea for a reading project, so I made a video to talk about Book Therapy AND go over the 9 books that were prescribed to me. You can do it too. Just go here: booktherapy.io/products/personalised-book-prescriptions-2Important note: this is not an ad. I am not affiliated with Book Therapy and have not been incentivized to make his video. I just thought it would be fun.***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
Hello [BookTube], My Old Friend Rick MacDonnell 2023-08-23 | Sorry about saying "recalibrate" so many times. I don't know why.
Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag Rick MacDonnell 2022-06-14 | 13 questions to check in on my reading year at the (near) half-way mark. Let's do it.Questions:1. Best book you have read so far this year2. Best sequel you've read so far this year3. New release you haven't read yet from this year, but you want to4. Most anticipated release for the second half of 2022. 5. Biggest disappointment this year.6. Biggest surprise this year. 7. Favourite new author. 8. Newest fictional crush. 9. Newest favourite character. 10. Book that made you cry this year. 11. Book that made you happy this year. 12. Most beautiful book you've bought or received so far this year. 13. What do you need to read by the end of the year? ***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
Re-reading Favourite Books ... and Changing My Mind Rick MacDonnell 2022-06-08 | Have you ever re-read a favourite book and changed your mind about it? I decided to read a couple of favourites during my #20BooksOfSummer2022 challenge, and my opinions changed. At least about one of them. And I actually think that's a beautiful thing. If you're curious, watch the video and let me tell you why. ***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
The Performance by Claire Thomas | The 20 Books of Summer Rick MacDonnell 2022-06-02 | My first review for the #20BooksOfSummer is THE PERFORMANCE by Claire Thomas. This is a clever examination of the performances we all undertake to "succeed" in our daily lives (and most especially, the performance that women have to undertake). It's also about how these performance leave us feeling not just exhausted, but trapped, coping with a creeping sense of doom while struggling to maintain the requisite good cheer.***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
The 20 Books of Summer (2022!) Rick MacDonnell 2022-05-13 | Between June 1 and September 1 I will be participating in the #20BooksOfSummer challenge, where you choose 20 books to read (and review!) over 3 months. This video is my announcement and (admittedly tentative) TBR. LINKS:More about the 20 Books of Summer and where to sign up: 746books.com/2022/05/04/announcing-20-books-of-summer-22CHANNELS MENTIONED:@TheBookBully ***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell#20BooksOfSummer22
🤯 This is What Books Are Supposed to Do Rick MacDonnell 2022-04-28 | It would be an understatement to say that I was profoundly affected by SCARBOROUGH by Catherine Hernandez. I hope you enjoy my review.***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
Swollening by Jason Purcell Rick MacDonnell 2022-03-19 | Today I have the honour and privilege to talk about Jason Purcell's debut collection of queer poetry, Swollening. Please read it. ***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
13 Book Recommendations in 15 Minutes Rick MacDonnell 2022-03-11 | 15 book recommendations in 13 minutes is pretty self explanatory, I think.Books mentioned: - The Service by Frankie Miren- The Color of Water by James McBride- Morality Play by Barry Unsworth- Brood by Jackie Polzin- Frances and Bernard by Charlene Bauer- Carter Beats the Devil by Glen David Gold- Euphoria by Lily King- The Wind That Lays Waste by Selva Almada- The Wanderers by Meg Howrey- Mrs Gaskell and Me by Nell Stevens- This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper- Gould's Book of Fish by Richard Flanagan- Absolutely On Music by Haruki Murakami***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
Just a Terribly Boring Video Rick MacDonnell 2022-02-25 | I just had to get this one out of my system.***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
F***ing Your Way Through Depression (Hausfrau by Jill Alexander Essbaum) Rick MacDonnell 2022-01-26 | Today let's review Hausfrau by Jill Alexander Essbaum, a book about depression and sex and loneliness with kids and a husband and a country that doesn't understand you. Easily one of the best books I've read with a Goodreads rating lower than 3.3.***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
13 Thoughts on To Paradise by Hanya Yanagihara Rick MacDonnell 2022-01-19 | With its disparate critical reactions, rabid fanbase, and culture impact, fans of A Little Life have been clamouring for a follow-up for seven years. In 2022, we got it with To Paradise. I was profoundly impacted by A Little Life. How would I feel about this next one?In lieu of a straight review of To Paradise by Yanagihara, here are my 13 thoughts: 0:00 - Intro0:30 - The "What If" Nature of the Story5:20 - The Fatalism of To Paradise6:53 - The Alternate History of Book 18:43 - All Three Stories Feel Unfinished9:51 - I Was Ready When It Was Over10:40 - The Distraction of the Naming Repetition12:39 - Why Book 3 Might Have Been My Favourite14:04 - What I Think The Book is Saying14:30 - Comparing It to A Little Life16:52 - How the Two Books Are Similar18:13 - Yanigahara is Hard to Recommend19:09 - How to Approach Reading To Paradise19:46 - Don't Expect This to be A Little Life***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell#ToParadiseReview #ToParadiseHanyaYanigahara #13Thoughts
My First 5-Star Book of the Year Rick MacDonnell 2022-01-11 | Today I review The Girl Who Slept with God by Val Brelinksi, an early contender for the best book I read in 2022. If you're a fan of Ann Patchett, family drama, books that explore faith, complicated characters, and endings you can really chew on, I would highly recommend you check this book out. Of all the books I review this year, The Girl Who Slept with God is going to be among the best. ***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
Reviewing Fake Accounts by Lauren Oyler Rick MacDonnell 2022-01-06 | Starting off the year with a review of a complicated book. Or, at least, a book I have complicated feels for. Enjoy my review of Fake Accounts by Lauren Oyler. If you want some other great reviews of this book (positive and negative):@whatpageareyouon youtube.com/watch?v=d24o2Jru2KM@ShaelinWrites youtube.com/watch?v=0w7zqej7Y18@literaryiggy youtube.com/watch?v=-lErf8HKVCMThey share very different thoughts than I do but I enjoyed their reviews very much. Smart stuff from smart people :)***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
Tallying My 2021 Reading Goals Rick MacDonnell 2022-01-04 | Last January, I came up with a set of 21 Reading Goals for 2021 that (I thought) were achievable, motivating, and fun. It went ... poorly.***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
Choosing My 1st Read of 2022 Rick MacDonnell 2021-12-31 | I'm doing something a little different today: I'm choosing my first read of 2022 based on the book that has the best opening paragraph. I'm choosing from five books I'm quite excited about:Unsettled Ground by Claire FullerNo One Is Talking About This by Patricia LockwoodThe Performance by Claire ThomasHomesick by Jennifer CroftFake Accounts by Lauren OylerWhich one will I choose? THE SUSPENSE IS SO MILD, YOU GUYS.***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
5000 Subscriber Q + A Rick MacDonnell 2021-12-23 | In the Q + A I talk about books I'd love to erase from my memory, the three writers I would want to read if they were the only three writers I could read, who my favourite Golden Girl is, what my top albums and movies and books were this year, how I catalogue my books, the books I've had arguments about, and more. I also give some booktubing advise, talk about what I learned in 2021, and overall just have a great time. Thanks for watching and most of all thanks for subscribing :)Channels mentioned in the video:@TheBookBully @WillowTalksBooks @Fully Booked youtube.com/channel/UC6TB0Zz9XWpeJ5jf9nPz8QQ@Mrs Richards Readsyoutube.com/channel/UCc8qsMe3pIGfNUvbdthTGew/featured***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
Book Postscript Tag 2021 Rick MacDonnell 2021-12-21 | Here with the Book Postscript Tag 2021, which helps us look back on the reading year that was. Jill's Channel (follow her, or else):youtube.com/channel/UCtAP3L7wGt9vLs83pygJNCQ- - Tag questions - -1. The longest book you read this year and the book that took you the longest to finish. 2. A book you read this year that was outside of your comfort zone. 3. How many books did you re-read?4. Favourite re-read of this year. 5. A book you read for the first time that you look forward to re-reading in the future. 6. Favourite single short story or novella that you read this year.7. Mass Appeal: A book you liked and would recommend to a wide variety of readers. 8. Specialized Appeal: A book you liked but would be hesitant to recommend to just anyone.9. Reflect on your year as a bookish content creator (goals met, good/bad memories, favourite videos you made, etc).10. Tag some fellow bookish content creators. I'm tagging (but don't feel obligated!):@JasmineReads @yogiwithabook @acruelreadersthesis5868 @SupposedlyFun @booksimnotreading @pagesofcarolyn @RovingReader ***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
My Top 10 Books of 2021 Rick MacDonnell 2021-12-15 | It's here! My top 10 book of 2021, my favourite books of 2021, the best books of 2021, however you want to frame this. I had a lot of fun going back and talking about these books again, and I hope you'll be inspired enough to book a few of these up in the future. 0:00 - Intro0:50 - Book #102:08 - Book #93:54 - Book #85:03 - Book #76:20 - Book #67:20 - Book #58:26 - Book #49:22 - Book #312:26 - Book #3(b)14:38 - Book #217:03 - Book #119:49 - Outro***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell#BestBooksOf2021 #Top10BooksOf2021
October Read Wrap-up (7 Books) Rick MacDonnell 2021-11-18 | Sometimes thumbnails just do not work out and it's late and you're just too lazy to do anything about it :PMy reading wrap-up for October:0:00 - Intro0:33 - A Dream of a Woman by Casey Plett4:15 - Things I Have Withheld by Kei Miller6:24 - Hex by Rebecca Dinerstein-Knight9:19 - Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian11:22 - The Acts of King Arthur and His Noble Knights by John Steinbeck13:25 - Lady Chatterly's Lover by DH Lawrence15:12 - Bewilderment by Richard Powers***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
The Little Stranger Review | Sarah Waters Rick MacDonnell 2021-11-10 | Here's that The Little Stranger book review that you've all been asking for! And by "asking for" I mean "didn't even know I was reading, probably." You're welcome!This was my first Sarah Waters book and colour me impressed. My friend @chrisbookishcauldron6381 once described her to me as "Sarah Hall if she cared about plot" and it's pretty bang on. This book is really, really good. ***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
Mystery Book Recommendation! [feat. Simon from Stuck In a Book] Rick MacDonnell 2021-11-04 | This is the next in my series where I book recommendations from my friends and I *have* to read them, no matter what. They can force me to read anything they want: one of their favourites, a bad book that will make me squirm, a classic, some poetry, etc. It doesn't have to be a book they think I'll like, it only has to be a book they want me to read. On today's episode: Simon of www.stuckinabook.com fame.Follow him on...Twitter: @stuck_inabookInstagram: @simondavidthomasSimon has been blogging about books since 2007, with a focus on novels by women between the World Wars, though he'll dart a bit around other genres and periods. In his own words: "If you imagine a housewife in 1930, then you can probably picture my reading taste."In this video, Simon recommends I read and review Miss Hargreaves by Frank Baker. **********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
The Books and Life Tag Rick MacDonnell 2021-10-27 | Tagged by David @ThePoptimist - youtube.com/watch?v=1kRKO5cetQkOriginal Tag by @Steve Donoghue youtu.be/8AI_wnQfIXoI'm tagging: Jill @TheBookBully Sabrina @bookishsabrina Carolyn @pagesofcarolyn Melissa - youtube.com/c/FullyBookedMelissaTHE BOOKS AND LIFE TAG QUESTIONS:1. On a scale of 1 to 10, 1 being a normal person and 10 being the late Harold Bloom, how much are books and reading a part of your life?2. Where does your personal library stand right now in relation to the rest of your life? Do you have more books now than you ever have? Fewer? How has your library changed?3. Take a mental step back and ask yourself: what is the most likely first bookish impression a newcomer would have in your home?4. How often (if ever, gulp) do you clean or re-organize your books?5. On average, how many books do you acquire in a given week?6. What song is your current ear-worm?7. What percentage of your self-control do you retain in a well-stocked bookshop?8. Do you ever feel the need to take a break from books? If so, what form does it take?9. When you meet a new person, how long does it take you to bring up books?10. Have you given any thought/made any provisions for your personal library after you croak?11. Are you known among your friends & loved ones for your weird and probably unhealthy relationship with books***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell#BooksAndLifeTag
September Reading Wrap-up (9 Books) Rick MacDonnell 2021-09-29 | I had a super productive reading month for me, so let's talk about it with a September Reading Wrap-up video, shall we? I'm going to go through the 9 books I read in 14 minutes. You are welcome.***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
15 Book Recommendations for Sally Rooney Fans Rick MacDonnell 2021-09-21 | Here's a rapid fire recommendations video where I recommend 15 books that I think Sally Rooney fans would enjoy. These are books filled with young lovers, twisted heroines, college campuses, empowered but struggling women, millennial ennui, and lots more for Rooney fans to enjoy. Books Mentioned: - Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams- The Idiot by Elif Batuman- One Day by David Nicholls- The Interestings by Meg Wolitzer- Americanah by Chimimanda Ngozi Adichie- Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler- Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami- The Course of Love by Allain de Botton- Trust Exercise by Susan Choi- Ordinary People by Diana Evans- Tender by Belinda McKeon - Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin- Three Rooms by Jo Hamya- Topics of Conversation by Miranda Popkey- Exciting Times by Naoise DolanDo you have other book recommendations for Sally Rooney fans? Let us know in the comments!***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
An Admirably Even Keeled Review of Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney Rick MacDonnell 2021-09-17 | Here's my head and torso doing a Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney review. If you're looking for a review of Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney then guess what, bucko, you found it. Tell your friends about this Beautiful World Where Are You review because I need the serotonin that comes with every single view I receive. Wondering why I keep writing Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney review? That's how SEO works, idiot. Please like and subscribe. ***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
Summer Reading Wrap-up (8 Books) Rick MacDonnell 2021-08-27 | Please do not mock me for my lack of abs.***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
Bisexuality, Desire, and Memory in John Irvings In One Person Rick MacDonnell 2021-07-14 | Let's talk about the great John Irving and his wonderful exploration of bisexuality, desire, and memory in his novel In One Person. ***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell#20BooksOfSummer21 #20BooksOfSummer
Why You Should Read Satellite Love by Genki Ferguson (4 Reasons) Rick MacDonnell 2021-06-18 | This Satellite Love review with give you 4 reasons why I think you should read Satellite Love by Genki Ferguson. It's a debut novel from a fresh voice in Canadian literature and I'm so excited for people to read it. It's really good!This was the second book of my #20BooksOfSummer2021 challenge, and also the book I picked for the #BookTubeSpin2.Enjoy!***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell#20BooksOfSummer21 #20BooksOfSummer
In or Out Book Tag (Original) Rick MacDonnell 2021-06-17 | With the In or Out book tag I quickly go through classic tropes and book features and talk about whether I'm "In" (I like them) or I'm "Out" (I don't like them). Feel free to tag yourself! Change up the prompts in your videos if you'd like, or just use mine. Up to you.Topics discussed are: 1. Reading the Last Page First 2. Enemies to Lovers 3. Dream Sequences 4. Love Triangles 5. Cracked Spines 6. Back to My Small Town 7. Monsters Are Regular People 8. No Paragraph Breaks 9. Multi-Generational Sagas 10. Re-Reading 11. Artificial Intelligence 12. Drop Caps 13. Happy Endings 14. Plot Points That Only Converge At the End 15. Detailed Magic Systems 16. Classic Fantasy Races 17. Unreliable Narrators 18. Evil Protagonists 19. The Chosen One 20. When the Protagonist Dies 21. Really Long Chapters 22. French Flaps 23. Deckled Edges 24. Signed Copies by the Author 25. Dog-Earing Pages 26. Chapter Titles Instead of Numbers***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
My Reaction to Piranesi is Pretty Weird (Apparently?) Rick MacDonnell 2021-06-15 | Is this a Piranesi by Susanna Clarke review? Is this a Piranesi reaction video? Is it both? Is it neither? Who knows these things!This was Review 1 in my #20BooksOfSummer2021 project. For more on the project and my 20-book TBR, watch my intro video here: youtube.com/watch?v=wdUjwdiBmZc***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell#20BooksOfSummer21 #20BooksOfSummer
May Reading Wrap-up (10 Books) Rick MacDonnell 2021-06-04 | After a nice 8-book reading month in April, I kept up the momentum this past month to bring you a 10-book May Reading Wrap-up. Heading into the summer with some good reading vibes. ***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell#MayWrapup #MayReadingWrapup
Jesus and John Wayne | Non-Fiction Book Review for Maybe Midrash Rick MacDonnell 2021-06-02 | My thoughts about another person's thoughts about evangelical Christianity's inane obsession with a militaristic, patriarchal worldview. ***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell#MaybeMidrash2021 #MaybeMidrash
10 Reasons to Read Nobodys Fool by Richard Russo Rick MacDonnell 2021-05-18 | I was so excited to put together this Nobody's Fool book review because it is my absolute favourite read of 2021. It's possibly my favourite book I've read in a number of years. But it's not a book that seems widely read here on BookTube, so instead of flat out reviewing it, I thought I'd give you all 10 Reasons to Read Nobody's Fool by Richard Russo. You won't regret it. ***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
April Reading Wrap-up (8 Books) Rick MacDonnell 2021-05-14 | I rebounded from a couple of rough reading months with a pretty good month April. Here's my April Reading Wrap-up, which includes 8 books. A pretty hefty number for me. BOOKS MENTIONED AND WHEN: 1:21 - The Enchanted April2:20 - Gould’s Book of Fish3:47 - 100 Miles of Baseball5:08 - Words in Deep Blue6:03 - Hallelujah Anyways7:33 - Sorrow and Bliss9:04 - Mass Effect: Revelation9:48 - Lucky Per***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/canlit_kickGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
13 Thoughts on Philip Pullmans Book: The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ Rick MacDonnell 2021-05-04 | Maybe Midrash is a month-long reading event in May that will be hosted by Jason at Old Blue's Chapter and Verse, Steve Donoghue, Felicia at Little Prairie Library, and myself. "Midrash" is a form of Jewish religious critical commentary. By us using the term for this reading event, it’s a nod to the culture of questioning and analysis that is fundamental to Judaism. However, that questioning/analysis mindset can be applied to other traditions, too. In the context of this event, Midrash speaks to the conversations that happen when a narrative artist (novelist, filmmaker, poet) interprets sacred stories, traditions and ideas. Jason's channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1B9FfvVLRt8s6scUa79oagFelicia's channel: youtube.com/channel/UCokJv7u_sHqZUrFQYetlyDASteve's channel: youtube.com/channel/UC1B9FfvVLRt8s6scUa79oagA list of all the Maybe Midrash videos people have made, sorted newest to oldest: youtube.com/results?search_query=maybe+midrash&sp=CAI%253D***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell#MaybeMidrash2021 #MaybeMidrash
The Bar and the Bookcase Tag Rick MacDonnell 2021-04-23 | The tag was created by Jaylen at The Bar and the Bookcase-- youtu.be/x_Pt-JK77IEI was tagged by Kieran at KDBooks-- youtu.be/sFYjIR2fKVsQUESTIONS/PROMPTS:0:56 - Old Fashioned: Historical Fiction Recommendation2:22 - Sidecar: Book with a strong supporting character2:55 - Manhattan: Book set in NY3:41 - Bloody Mary: Book that scared you/messed you up4:38 - Espresso Martini: Book that kept you reading into the night6:27 - Sazerac: Book that left you disoriented7:26 - Long Island Iced Tea: Book that is doing TOO MUCH (bonus point if it works anyway ;))9:09 - Negroni: Book with a love triangle11:03 - Bay Breeze: Book with light, chill/heartwarming vibes13:28 - Dark and Stormy: Book that’s dark, thrilling, and menacing (bonus point if the setting matches!)14:43 - Martini: Classic RecommendationMy Other Videos That I Reference- The Age of Innocence: youtube.com/watch?v=KXYomrnI30A- The Magus: youtube.com/watch?v=xFmLTVMKnxM***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
#AussieApril TBR Rick MacDonnell 2021-04-02 | I'm participating in #AussieApril for the first time, and I'm reading three books: Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason, Gould's Book of Fish by Richard Flanagan, and Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley (audiobook).Are you participating? Who are you reading? Do you have any go-to Aussie authors you'd recommend? Let me know in the comments, please :)***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
Love Letters of the Angels of Death (Review) Rick MacDonnell 2021-03-31 | My review of the first BookTube Spin result: Love Letters of the Angels of Death by Jennifer Quist, a book I really enjoyed that came to me at the perfect time. If you're a curious reader interested in death and grief and all its permutations, I'd recommend you check this out. It's from a small Canadian press, so if you have trouble tracking it down, just let me know. I'll help however I can :)***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell#TheBookTubeSpin #BookTubeSpin1
The Exorcism of Ducks, Newburyport Rick MacDonnell 2021-03-27 | I don't like being negative on here, but the first step towards recovery is acknowledging you have a problem. ***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell
Unwrapping a Curated Book Bundle from Glass Bookshop Rick MacDonnell 2021-03-20 | To break me out of my reading slump I decided to give myself a birthday present from Glass Bookshop: a $100 mystery bundle. The guys at the shop curated 4 books for me, and threw in a couple of bonus gifts just because they're sweet. Have you read any of these? Which book should I start with?Follow Corgi Bob at www.instagram.com/corgi_bob (or @corgi_bob)***********Be Internet Friends with Me!Twitter: twitter.com/RickMacDonnellInstagram: instagram.com/rick.macdonnellGoodreads: goodreads.com/RickMacDonnell#MysteryBookHaul #GlassBookShop #NotAnAdLOL
