you should do this for pulitzer prize maybe

Exhibit by R. O. Kwon. Adding to my list. Love the way you weave these summaries. Thanks for sharing.

Definitely will be going for at least 3 of them. 😊

💚🖤 I read Shoot the Moon by Billie Letts a few years back and I still think of till this day.

I cant believe I still havent read Elizabeth Strout. I’m visiting my daughter in Maine next month - might need to get started there.

You are lovely ❤

I just received Real Americans; now I'm even more excited to read it! I'm definitely preordering Tell Mr Everything - I just reread all the Lucy Barton books to get ready. These were great reviews, thanks!

I've almost picked up Real Amricans a few times but wanted to hear your review first. Now I will definitely pick it up next time.

💚🖤 Save What's Left sounds good

I’ll echo the other comments and say I just love the way you talk about books. Adding Real Americans to my TBR. As an Asian-American whose parents were both immigrants, this resonates with me.

Ann Petry has written 3 novels and has one collection of short stories. All recently reissued. Loved The Street. I couldn't read another book for weeks

I would give a leg to have that new Strout. Jealous.

i love it when you love a book!

Russell, you describe books better than anyone else on KZfaq!

The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden. Seems to be flying under the radar. Can’t stop thinking about it. Absolutely terrific. Highly recommend!

As always, an enlightening list! Real Americans has definitely risen on my tbr list. An older book that is perennially on my “can’t forget” list is A Tree Goes in Brooklyn.

I read My Fair Brady and loved it. It would make a great movie.

Real Americans is on my tbr... Can't wait to get to it after hearing your thoughts...😊 A book I can't get out of my head is Molokai by Allen Brennert... it's a fantastic book... Currently reading Yellow crocus by Laila Ibrahim on audio and so far it's amazing....

Good on you, but Bryan Washington is one of the most overrated authors out there. Insufferable characters and messy storytelling. Every. Single. Time.

Loved Weyward!!👍🏻

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thanks russell..happy reading to you too.

Geez, Russell, my TBR is never going to get smaller. I want to read every one of these. They all sound good, and all different, which is even better.

I am currently reading I Am Homeless If This Is Not My Home. It’s among the best books of 2023. First, it’s hilarious. A lot of death humor, so kind of mordant, but nevertheless hilarious. It’s important to note that the historical fiction part of the book does NOT take place during the time of Abraham Lincoln. It is after the Civil War during reconstruction. The 21st century part takes place in 2016. Both times when America, like the characters in the book, went a little bit sideways and off kilter. While the novel is quite funny it is also about love and grief and longing and I found it to be poignant and moving. Five stars from me. Highly recommend.

I tried Lorrie Moore’s book and like you, put it down and said “not for me.” Now you’ve peaked my interest in giving it another go. The Society of Shame is intriguing as well. As always, thank you Russell! 😊

Great list! Thank you 😊

Save What's left and Lucky Dogs sound interesting... Thank you Russell 😊

Oh my gosh, I want to read all of these right now! Can someone give me a note so I can just quit real life and only read all summer?

Great list. Monsters We Have Made and The Society of Shame are on the top of the list for me. Suicide Club was a great read. Hope you are well!

Thanks for the recommendations. I am a book buyer for a university bookstore. It’s always good to know what title people are excited about.

The Society of Shame. Got it.

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Thanks for these suggestions. 😊🏳️‍🌈

Thank you so much for reading a good happy girl!!!

I have not read any of those books, but they are on my TBR List now! What a great list! Thanks!

These letters end in Tears sounds like one I'd like to pick up. Enjoy your summer!

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I love your videos and all of your excellent recommendations - thank you so much for sharing! ❤️🌈📚

Hi Russell! As always, enjoy your selection of books and the way you describe them. I read In Tongues based on your recommendation and thoroughly enjoyed it. The writing was beautiful and grabbed me from the first page. I loved all the flawed characters who were well-drawn. Adding All The World Beside and Blessings to my TBR. I am currently reading Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange and loving it. Happy Pride Month!

I love your recommendations as always but the auto-focus on your camera was driving me a little crazy. I couldn’t tell if it was my eyes or your camera but it zooming in and then zooming out was pretty distracting. 😢 Otherwise, love all these new releases.

Russell! Oh how I have missed hearing you speak about books! Looking forward to All the World Beside and The Guncle Abroad. Reading Siren Queen at the moment and loving it. 🌈💜

My current #pride TBR The In Between by Christos Tsiolkas The Men of Echo Creek by N.R. Walker Henry Henry Enlightenment by Sarah Perry A Botanical Daughter by Noah Medlock Martyr! 🍀👋☘️📚📕📖☕️

But how do you write letters under water? I am intrigued by the Letters to the illuminous Deep though !!

I’m so sorry I have adhd I’m not trying to be rude, love your channel. Just easily distracted 😂❤.

You must have a super sensitive mic because is that kids playing outside on the street I hear echoing in the background (and then the ghost hehe, thankfully you solved that mystery for me 😅)…. I’m adding that first and second book to my tbr they just sound adventurous!!

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Hype for Shafak’s new one and Private Rites

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Hey there guy! All of these sound great! The Elif Sharaf novel sounds interesting! Never read her! Blue Ruin sounds amazing as well! Thank you!!!

Hi. I've beem watchinh your reviews for ovet a year and you've imspired me to pick some of these titles up so thank you. I have a burning question though. Maybe I remember incorrectly but have you ever mentioned you're a tattoo artist?? Each time I watch your videos this question pops in my mind...