영어 표현 #일상 : 독서, 유튜브

#독서

A: Do you have a favorite book or author in those genres?

B: I know one of the best authors in the mystery genre. His name is Keigo Higashino. 

Do you know him? He’s a famous author in Japan.

 

A: Yes, I know Keigo Higashino! He's incredibly popular for his intricate plots and clever twists. His Detective Galileo series and books like The Devotion of Suspect X are especially well-known. Do you have a favorite book of his?

ㄴ a : 단수를 가리킬 수 있는 명사일 때에는 꼭 관사를 함께 사용할 것

ㄴ intricate: 복잡한

ㄴ twist: n. 전환

 

B: Yeah, I'm glad to talk about him! You know, mystery isn't as popular as other genres.

My favorite book of his is The Custodian of the Green Tree. It’s not a typical mystery, but it’s a moving story.

ㄴ as popluar as : ~만큼 ~한 (비교급)

ㄴ favorite ~ of his : 그의 작품 중 가장 좋아하는 ~는

 

A: That sounds like a beautiful choice. It’s interesting that you enjoy a book of his that isn’t centered around mystery.

What about the story moved you the most?

B: I was moved by all aspects of the story, 

but especially by the scene where a boy who had lost his memory regains it and finds peace with the help of the Green Tree, which he didn’t initially believe in. The story was very uplifting for readers.

ㄴ the scene where: scene을 꾸며주는 where절

ㄴ had + p.p : 과거보다 더 과거를 나타내는 대과거 사용

ㄴ with the help of ~ : ~의 도움으로

ㄴ uplifting: 희망을 주는, 행복감을 주는 (= moving, touching, stirring, inspiring, affecting)

 

A: That scene sounds powerful, especially with the theme of hope and rediscovery. 

Do you often find yourself drawn to stories that have an element of hope in them?

B: No, I’m not usually drawn to stories with hopeful themes. 

But after reading that book, I’ve started to take an interest in other genres, like science fiction and essays.

ㄴ rediscovery: 재발견

ㄴ draw to ~: ~에 끌리다, ~에 다가가다

ㄴ take an interest in: ~에 관심을 가지다 (≒ show an interest in)

 

A: It’s interesting how one book can open up your interest in other genres.

Is there a specific SF book or essay that you’re planning to read next?

B: I plan to read two books during Thanksgiving: Project Hail Mary and A Thousand Blue. They're both SF, but they focus on different environments—one on Earth and the other in space.

ㄴ on earth, in space : 장소별 관사 확인

 

A: That sounds like a great plan! Project Hail Mary is an exciting choice, especially if you’re into space exploration. 

What draws you to A Thousand Blue?

B: A Thousand Blue has been highlighted by many publishers. 

I came across it through a YouTube channel run by the publisher. 

The video gave a brief overview of the story, which really sparked my interest.

ㄴ highlight : (더 많은 사람들이 관심을 갖도록) 강조하다

ㄴ come across: (물건, 정보, 사람과) 우연히 마주치다, 발견하다 (⇔ bump into: 사람과 우연히 마주치다)

ㄴ overview: 개관, 개요

ㄴ spark my interest: 불꽃을 일으키다, 촉발하다

 

A: It's great that you discovered it through a video! Do you often find new books through YouTube, or was this a one-time thing?

B: I often discover new books through YouTube. 

There are so many people who read over 10 books a month, and their videos inspire me to read more deeply.

ㄴ one-time thing: 딱 한번만 일어나고, 두번 다시 일어나지 않는 일

ㄴ inspire: 고무하다, 격려하다, 영감을 주다