Tastes I’ll definitely check these out. I love the idea of collecting books like wines. I feel like I do this but I felt guilty over the overconsumption of it. Yet I do find myself finding things in my collection that I really needed and they are there at the right time.
andrea!!! i’ve seen your name a lot lately in my feeds. so happy to see it again. thank you for checking it out. and yes — i saw that wine quote and it’s stuck with me since. i feel the same way honestly. but of all the things we’ll indulge in, it might as well be this, right? i do a lot of close reading now — that’s been very
meaningful and slowed things down. thank you again ❤️❤️❤️
This is such a cozy, beautiful, enlightening space. It feels special, the type of post you save and come back to several times. I loved the poetry section💌
I feel like it would take me an entire year to get through all the things you read watched and listened to in december! And you have a substack! How are you so productive? I am sad to see that the new keira knightley thing was bad because I like her a lot, but I also can't say I'm surprised. Did you see Black Doves last december? If so how do you think it compares?
I loved your 20 ways to do nothing, especially because you kept reminding us to actually do nothing and not do nothing in a quest to improve ourselves. Not gonna lie, it's very hard. Thanks for your post xx
not at all, this was just my monthly haul — but the ones i read most deeply were the freud and jung and byrne. the rest, when the mood strikes.
i did watch all the films though! i’ll admit that’s usually an even longer list.
i didn’t see black doves! i hardly check out netflix flicks but the holidays give you ample time for some low-stakes viewing, as your brain tries to recuperate haha. how was it?
I’m so glad the “20 ways to do nothing” resonated — and you’re right, it’s surprisingly hard but i’m determined to normalize it for us. thank you for reading 🖤
well I kind of liked black doves as a passive watch, but I felt the central dilemma the main character faced was not super credible. I loved her right-hand man though, he was a real highlight!
I love that one too. Eileen has stayed in my shelves for years — I've been told there’s something so sharp and strange about it. I need to get to it this year! Will let you know when I do.
One thing that always blows my mind with your publication is that you both share something consistently interesting, but do so in a way that I feel I could go back to an older piece and get that same joy and interest. Amazing as always!
Thank you for saying that. I care a lot about the work holding up over time, so knowing an older piece can still meet you with the same kind of attention really means something to me. Appreciate you so much, Aaron!
I’m so glad — the poetry section is especially close to my heart. Thank you for reading so closely. And I love the ones listed here that I found through you!
Thank you for this — that’s so generous and kind of you. I mentioned you in the essay as your reading life and way of moving through books feels so attentive to me. I’m glad the piece landed with you!
A gentle manifesto that reframes rest as an ethical stance rather than an indulgence
Tastes I’ll definitely check these out. I love the idea of collecting books like wines. I feel like I do this but I felt guilty over the overconsumption of it. Yet I do find myself finding things in my collection that I really needed and they are there at the right time.
andrea!!! i’ve seen your name a lot lately in my feeds. so happy to see it again. thank you for checking it out. and yes — i saw that wine quote and it’s stuck with me since. i feel the same way honestly. but of all the things we’ll indulge in, it might as well be this, right? i do a lot of close reading now — that’s been very
meaningful and slowed things down. thank you again ❤️❤️❤️
This was restorative,I loved how you reframed rest as a civilizational right, not a reward, and offered ways to reclaim stillness without guilt.
And the books? I will check them out!!
hawwaa!!! thank you for reading. i got that from aristotle — stuck with me ever since. so wonderful hearing from you ❤️
Your welcome girlyy❤️
This is such a cozy, beautiful, enlightening space. It feels special, the type of post you save and come back to several times. I loved the poetry section💌
una!!! that’s so so sweet of you. thank you for being here and reading. it means more than i can express.
It’s a pleasure💗
Oh, I adore how you describe everything here 🤍🥹
Thank you, Ana 😘😘😘😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️ Means so much coming from you.
I feel like it would take me an entire year to get through all the things you read watched and listened to in december! And you have a substack! How are you so productive? I am sad to see that the new keira knightley thing was bad because I like her a lot, but I also can't say I'm surprised. Did you see Black Doves last december? If so how do you think it compares?
I loved your 20 ways to do nothing, especially because you kept reminding us to actually do nothing and not do nothing in a quest to improve ourselves. Not gonna lie, it's very hard. Thanks for your post xx
hey hey!
not at all, this was just my monthly haul — but the ones i read most deeply were the freud and jung and byrne. the rest, when the mood strikes.
i did watch all the films though! i’ll admit that’s usually an even longer list.
i didn’t see black doves! i hardly check out netflix flicks but the holidays give you ample time for some low-stakes viewing, as your brain tries to recuperate haha. how was it?
I’m so glad the “20 ways to do nothing” resonated — and you’re right, it’s surprisingly hard but i’m determined to normalize it for us. thank you for reading 🖤
well I kind of liked black doves as a passive watch, but I felt the central dilemma the main character faced was not super credible. I loved her right-hand man though, he was a real highlight!
My year of rest and relaxation is my favourite!! Highly recommend reading any of Ottessa’s other books, especially Eileen and Lapvona
I love that one too. Eileen has stayed in my shelves for years — I've been told there’s something so sharp and strange about it. I need to get to it this year! Will let you know when I do.
Interesting! ☘️
haha, thank you!!!
One thing that always blows my mind with your publication is that you both share something consistently interesting, but do so in a way that I feel I could go back to an older piece and get that same joy and interest. Amazing as always!
Thank you for saying that. I care a lot about the work holding up over time, so knowing an older piece can still meet you with the same kind of attention really means something to me. Appreciate you so much, Aaron!
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I love all the recommendations, especially the poetry section!
I’m so glad — the poetry section is especially close to my heart. Thank you for reading so closely. And I love the ones listed here that I found through you!
you are the one with impeccable taste! i loved reading this
Thank you for this — that’s so generous and kind of you. I mentioned you in the essay as your reading life and way of moving through books feels so attentive to me. I’m glad the piece landed with you!
You are really talented ♥️
that is such a beautiful thing to hear thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!!! So much love your way.
I am so happy to hear that it resonated! Thank you so much 🙏 completely agree.