Hey everybody, happy Wednesday! 🤗 I'm so glad to be back and want to thank you for your patience and the lovely check-in DMs. I've missed being here and discussing books with you, and so I'm excited to talk about What I Was Doing While You Were Breeding by Kristin Newman—a book recommended by one of my best friends here in Dublin. At first glance, when I admittedly judged it by the cover, I thought it promised humor and a fresh perspective, but unfortunately, it left me feeling a bit let down 🤔 Have you read this book? What do you think of the title? Let’s discuss in the comments! Sending you lots of love 🫶🏻🌻
Today, I'm switching things up with a more laid-back reading vlog. I’m reading the buzzworthy If We Were Villains, a Dark Academia novel that’s been making waves online, and sharing my thoughts on The Four Winds, Surrounded by Idiots, and The Silent Patient. Let me know how you like this more casual video style, and if you've read If We Were Villains or have it on your TBR list! 📚✨ Thanks for watching, and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more bookish content 💛🌻
In this video, I'm looking into the gender roles and power structures in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. I'm going to talk about how characters like Hermione Granger and Professor McGonagall are portrayed, and whether the book truly subverts or reinforces traditional gender stereotypes. This analysis stems from a paper I wrote during my master's program, and I'm excited to share the outcome with you all. Plus, a special appearance from my cat Oliver, who loves to check in on the action! 🐱 Let me know what you think.
Happy reading!
* in case you want to read the full article, here's a link: https://www.edenayash.com/blog/genderinharrypotter
Heloooo 💛🌻 I hope you're doing well! In today's video, I'll be sharing my personal system for annotating books using the SCRIBE method. This approach helps me engage deeply with the text, retain important information, and make my reading experience more interactive and enjoyable. Whether you're a student, a book lover, or just looking for a new way to enhance your reading habits, this video is for you. Let me know what you think of the SCRIBE system and if you have any tips or tricks to share🤞🏻🤞🏻Happy reading and annotating! 🤩
Hey everyone! In today's video, I'll be sharing my top five classic books that I think everyone should read at least once. We'll discuss what makes these books timeless and why they've stood the test of time. Don't forget to drop your favorite classics in the comments and let me know what you think makes a book truly timeless. Happy reading!
I've been waiting to film this video for so long! I truly adore this brilliant book. I related to it on many levels and had so much fun researching and learning about its background and context. I hope you will find it interesting and informative too!
This time I'm talking about "Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution," By R. F. Kuang. Have you read it? Let me know what you think!
As you can see in the video, I was disappointed by this book... 😕 Another point that I forgot to mention in the video and found disappointing: Kuang went to great lengths to explain the origin of many words throughout the book (which is incredible!), but she didn't delve into the origin of the word 'Babel,' which is so central to the story and part of her title. I'm sure it would have been fascinating for all to learn that 'Babel' originates from the Hebrew 'בָּבֶל' (Bavel), referring to the ancient city of Babylon, and derives from the Hebrew verb 'balal,' meaning 'to confuse' or 'to mix' (Genesis 11:1-9).
All in all, I'm still happy I read it. As I mentioned in the video, I learned a lot from it, and the beginning was absolutely brilliant.
I would love to read your thoughts about this book or others.
