A Brattle Book Haul?!

In which I go through a bag of amazing used books which I acquired at the Brattle Book Shop in Boston, MA--and then stuffed in a corner for more than a year...

A Short History of Lesbian Literature:

Books in the Bag:
Pippa Passing by Robert Browning
Isolarion: A Different Oxford Journey by James Attlee
Oscar Wilde by Richard Ellmann
Breakfast with the Nikolides by Rumer Godden
The Ladies of Llangollen: A Study in Romantic Friendship by Elizabeth Mavor
Worldly Goods: A New History of the Renaissance by Lisa Jardine
In Small Things Forgotten: An Archaeology of Early American Life by James Deetz
This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War by Drew Gilpin Faust
Groundwork: A Gardener’s Ecology by Roger B. Swain
The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, illustrated by N.C. Wyeth

Voxer: hannahsbooks

[audreyh]

Your love for your husband has always been inspirational. May your memories bring you comfort and sweet smiles. Bless you and your son.

[EveningReader]

Hannah, you have the most soothing voice! It's a pleasure to see you again and hear about your book haul and, as always, your time with David. How cool that Drew Gilpin Faust was your advisor!

[AlisolteAllGrownUp]

I feel so honored to watch this.
I've never heard of you before and before the video started automatically subscribed, without thinking.
Then you started talking and I was blown away.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
I couldn't imagine the depth of your grief.
You are graceful, poised, and a truly beautiful woman.

[AnnNovella]

You didn’t erase David, you erased his illness. ❤

[readwritecollage]

Thank you for sharing your experiences as you navigate this transition. I think people who don’t read very often not only miss out on joyful experiences, but also the great comfort they can bring. It is great to see you again and of course I couldn’t help but think of how Steve always says “The Brattle will provide.” I’ve ordered myself a copy of The Ladies of Llangollen, and can’t wait to read about this lovely friendship. I look forward to seeing your future videos and hearing more about David.

[veratheloveofwords]

A beautiful reminder that in times of loss, books have the power to keep our loved ones close🌸

[jettj]

David's interview on PBS was beautiful. I just wanted to let you know that. God Bless You!

[BookishTexan]

Of course you made books that i might never have heard of, or thought to read if I had, sound fascinating.

[melissamybubbles]

As sad and hard as it is, you're doing a good job. I'm sure you're putting on a brave face for us, but even still, we booktube folks are proud of you.

[melissamybubbles]

This reminds me of children's tv shows in the 90s when adults would pull things out of a magical bag. You have a magical book bag.

[StephanieJCohen]

Love that the Brattle bookshop is link between your old and new reading life. And love seeing all the books that you and David had selected. And after I just added This Republic of Suffering to my Kindle TBR, I saw that she has a memoir coming out in August, so I pre-ordered Necessary Trouble as well.

[nataliaweissfeld]

I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve lost my dad to cancer recently too and he will always be with me in my love for reading. Thank you for sharing your personal journey ❤

[myreadinglife]

Lovely to see a video from you and to hear you talk about David. ❤

[Nastya-ujbg]

the intro to this video is so painfully beautiful

[curioushmm]

that was a perfect bridge video your david's presence was there...and oh my those illustrations in the yearling are beautiful...look forward to hearing about how you like the rumer godden book..i haven't read her in years but remember loving 'in this house of brede' which i read twice and liking black narcissus..which i later also enjoyed as a film.

[davidnovakreadspoetry]

I have that Ellmann and read it years ago—and remember liking it. The rest are new to me, and I enjoyed hearing about them. Welcome back.

[alldbooks]

The Pippa book is just gorgeous in so many ways … ❤️📚

[missjenny]

I’ve been looking forward to seeing you back! What a wonderful video and so full of beautiful memories.

[Leebearify]

Sending you another truck full of love and healing!!! Thank you, pretty lady for all you do for us out here in book-land. I am just now recovering from heat exhaustion and when I can move again I will share my list of all of the books I have just finally finished that you suggested to me !! You will be surprised.

[deborahwager]

What a lovely bag of memories! Thank you for sharing.