All the books I've been reading recently 📖

I've been reading some absolutely beautiful (and very interesting) stories recently, so I'm thrilled to be telling you about them!

Hi friends!

I hope you're all doing very well and reading some amazing books!

Since I'm sharing my recent reads with you, I'd love to know which books *you've* been reading! feel free to let me know in the comments :)

Best wishes,
Carolyn Marie

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***About me -
I'm a freelance illustrator and writer who graduated (in May of 2021) from The Fashion Institute of Technology with my Bachelors of Fine Arts in Illustration with a minor in English/Writing.
My greatest passion in life is combining my three loves: illustrating, writing, and reading!

Happy Reading :)

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[barbaralemon]

I finally read Piranesi! It does not disappoint, even with all the positive reviews, I was still awed with how wonderful this book is! I want to read it again!!

[nikkivenable]

Am I the only person who misses Carolyn's reviews on Russian books? 😢

[Katt_Dubbs]

I’m so happy you enjoyed the books! ☺️

[haerhawk]

I'm currently atleast 75% of the way through Siddhartha & I've started reading letters to a young poet by Rilke I'll
Also be starting Canterbury tales by Chaucer for college
July was a very fulfilling month for me ❤❤

[maddy-zzz]

I had friends rave about Murakami so I read The Wind Up Bird Chronicle. The descriptions of women/sex creeped me out. I do not get the hype about him at all lol

[Geet]

Heyyy love your content 🩷 i got to know a little late but congratulations on your wedding i wish you and leon a very happy and healthy future ❤️ you inspire so many people to read and take enjoyment in the literature, keep inspiring we are here for all of it❤️

[deborahracette]

Happy to see Nature Stories! I bought it about a month ago and will be starting it shortly.

[mm]

I just read an AMAZING book called Cathedral, by Ben Hopkins. It takes place in Medieval Germany, where different lives are affected by the building of a cathedral in a city named Hagenburg. I literally cried when I finished the book. The way that the lives are all connected is so wonderful. You follow the lives of peasants and merchants, noblemen and church Canons, architects and heretics. It truly is a beautiful book.

[isobelpoppy]

The Boy and the Dog sounds so wonderful and heartwarming! I’m currently in the middle of Kafka on the Shore, and although it does have those Murakami problems you mentioned, it’s still a fascinating concept:)

[JaroslavP]

I think it's rather therapeutic for me to share your joy of books. Thank you. I will look at some previous recommendations, especially Russian literature. Am going to a city next week (Ottawa, Ontario), and will be doing a bit of browsing. And buying. I tell you, I'd rather lose any other sense, but not sight. I have been a reader all my life, and can't imagine how there are others who do not read, or are no longer able to read, such as my mom. She taught me to read- it's her fault! Thank you again for your stream- nay, a lively river. Take care.

[pamelatarajcak]

I just finished East of Eden and it was perhaps the best read of the year! I am obsessed now. I can't wait for you to get back to it!

[asan]

Carolyn Thank you for all your book recommendations!

[lorrx]

You come across so kind and sweet 😊 me and my daughter love watching your videos.

[jamesduggan]

No, sadly I've read none of those featured : ). However, I did make a new tbr last week which includes East of Eden. Maybe next time we'll have more in common? I hope so. Ths - enjoyed

[LoriCremer]

Thank you for all your book recommendations! I’ve gotten quite a few of your recommendations on my list to read😊Right now I’m re-reading the Cormoran Strike novels by Robert Galbraith. I love that series so much. Have you read them? I thought I’d mention that since you enjoy JK Rowling’s writing. Such great characters!

[michellealmer]

I read Alka Joshi’s Jaipur Trilogy. I fell in love with the sight’s, sounds, and scents of India! I didn’t want it to end. She has another book coming out next year.

[udishaverma]

So far this month I have only read 2 books, Willa of the Wood by Robert Beatty, and When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill. I'm currently reading Th Sunlit Man by Brandon Sanderson, and The Power of Habits by Charles Duhigg.

[__rishikasingh]

I love such videos where you show pictire books (if i may say so)
Id love to see you recommending more such books Carolyn

[starlasell]

Your reads sound so beautiful. I added Sweet Bean Paste to my tbr immediately.
I'm just starting Dear Life by Alice Munro. Thank you for the video!

[bookitwithwendy]

Love, love your video's! You are so sweet, and you love all my favorite Authors!❤❤❤