Book Haul October 2021 - part 1

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Books discussed & purchase links:

Oldladyvoice by Elisa Victoria

Exteriors – Annie Ernaux

Crossroads – Jonathan Franzen

The Book of Form and Emptiness – Ruth Ozeki

A Single Rose – Muriel Barbery

Dreamtime – Venetia Welby

Percival Everett by Virgil Russell

These Great Athenians – Valentine Carter

Hurdy Gurdy – Christopher Wilson

God – Francesca Stavrakopoulou

Losers – Josh Cohen

Dark Neighbourhood – Vanessa Onwuemezi

The Passing of the Forms That We Have Loved – Christopher Boon

The Dust Never Settles – Karina Lickorish Quinn

The Spirit Engineer – AJ West

The Cat Who Saved Books – Sosuke Natsukawa

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Get in touch

[guingl]

I'm so sorry you are having a difficult time, Eric. i don't usually comment on your videos, but I often watch and get so much from them. so many of these interactions online pass by in silence, but I just wanted to thank you for being so generous with your time and to wish you well. I hope you have better news again soon. best wishes, Guin

[nancykoeppel]

Your beautiful eyes are clearly windows to your soul. Even if you wouldn’t have spoke your eyes say you are suffering. You have brought me much book joy during my challenging times - which I could reciprocate. Breath and take care of yourself.

[cherylynlarking]

Hope your spirits are lifted soon.Sending best wishes at this difficult time.
You made a huge impact on people's lives during lockdown.
Thanks for the recommendations. I like Jonathan F's works.

[NerdyNurseReads]

I hate hearing you so down. Big hugs from the US! I hope all these books bring you some joy. Once again you’ve filled my wishlist with new to me titles. 💜💜

[wavaleebranch]

You are such a wonderful person who brings expectation and moments of happiness to so many people. We all care about you. As usual, you gave us a fantastic video.

[taaptee]

Many additions to my tbr, thank you. I'm very sorry for your sorrow Eric, may you find the strength to deal with it. You're a light.

[BobTheBookerer]

Sending massive amounts of love- thank you for being so open, and for being such a wonderful presence on BookTube.

This is a fantastic set of books- I hadn’t heard of most of them, which is very exciting indeed! Oldladyvoice sounds right up my street, and is also a description of what happens every time I try to do an accent 😂

[Emmareads]

Oh Eric, I'm so sorry to see you so down and having such a hard time. You're such a bright and positive light, so it's extra hard to see you upset.
I just want to send you love and hope that you come through this. Do what you have to to cope and if that's buying lots of books, there's no harm in that!

[sage]

Sending you love for whatever you are going through. I hope you feel the love, care and appreciation we all feel for you.

[lauracorsi]

I'm so sorry Eric. I have been dealing with my own difficult situation and your channel has really lifted my spirits, so thank you for that. Sending you good thoughts.

[shawnbreathesbooks]

Awww, sending you a big hug Eric! 🤗🤗🤗

I am so curious about Oldladyvoice. 😍

[janethansen]

Sending care and love to you my friend. And you are right, a lovely book haul does lift one's spirits.

[TheBookBully]

Sorry to hear you've got bad news. I too have used book shopping as a balm! I'm really drawn to the Ozeki but I'm waiting to hear some reviews before committing.

[OhioEddieBlack]

Man - you are SO lucky to live in a community that has a Bookshop Day. Those are the kind of people I'd want to live nearby!!

[loriroemer]

I'm sorry, I hope you find some peace and resolution soon. Glad to see the haul, thanks for supporting local book shops.

[joniheisenberg]

Hope you are feeling better. Thank goodness for books. Just started “Crossroads” and am loving it.🥰

[AliceandtheGiantBookshelf]

Daunt books looks amazing, there are so many lovely bookshops in London. I'm sorry to hear you had bad news this week, I hope the book buying made you feel a little better. I've heard lots of good things about The Spirit Engineer. I like the sound of The Cat Who Saved Books.

[dorotanogal-radziuk]

Eric so sorry you have difficult time. Sending you a lots of love. You are so important for many people!

[KierTheScrivener]

It is so lovely to just sit and listen to you talk about books

[karinsander]

Hope you'll have a silver lining very soon. Reading usually helps. Thanks for sharing your book haul. Frantzen looks quite intriguing and Ozeki's new book is on my reading list and The Cat Who Saved Books sounds to me like the uplifting read we all need. Take care!