Mid Year Book Freakout Tag

Mid Year Book Freakout Tag | 2023

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Жыл бұрын

We're somehow halfway through 2023, so let's talk about my reading.
(I accidentally skipped questions 8-10, but I typed out my answers below!)
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Original Tag: (I couldn't find the original, if you know the creator, let me know!)
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Questions
1. Best book you’ve read so far.
2. Best sequel you've read so far.
3. New release you haven't read yet, but want to.
4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year.
5. Biggest disappointment.
6. Biggest surprise.
7. Favorite new author. (Debut or new to you)
8. Newest fictional crush.
Unfortunately, none.
9. Newest favorite character.
Lady Macbeth. Of course.
10. Book that made you cry.
Still none.
11. Book that made you happy.
12. Most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received)
13. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?
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Mentioned: @sarahsperusals
Summer TBR: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/osBhfLGGqbawoIE.html
Reading Goals: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rZySptZeprmRqZs.html
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Books Mentioned:
I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter - Erika Sánchez
King Henry VI Part 2 - William Shakespeare
Richard III - William Shakespeare
Kiss the Girl - Zoraida Córdova
The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina - Zoraida Córdova
Love, Theoretically - Ali Hazelwood
The Love Hypothesis - Ali Hazelwood
Love on the Brain - Ali Hazelwood
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin
Cantora - Silvia Lopez-Medina
Dickens and Prince - Nick Hornby
David Copperfield - Charles Dickens
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Links:
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Kofi: ko-fi.com/thornfieldbooks

Пікірлер: 10

@larrymilliken288 Жыл бұрын

You’re right, the act of reading is more important than how many books a person reads. The pressure to read can take away the pleasure of reading, but permitting oneself to read slowly, absorbing all that the text may give, is much more satisfying. I appreciate your honesty, Valerie, and look forward to each video you post!

@ThornfieldBooks Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@samuelelias4629 11 ай бұрын

I appreciate your channel! Very good

@ThornfieldBooks 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@covergirlbooks Жыл бұрын

When I heard about the new release, Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong, I wondered if you might like it since it’s a retelling of Anthony and Cleopatra. Also sparks the question, are there any Shakespeare retellings that you’ve enjoyed? 😊

@ThornfieldBooks Жыл бұрын

Interesting! I hadn’t heard of that release before but I do love Antony and Cleopatra! I don’t think I have any specific retelling that come to mind, but Shakespeare has inspired so much that I’m sure some will pop into my head when I least expect it lol

@user-dh1yq5cz9v Жыл бұрын

That copy of David Copperfield is gorgeous! Do you happen to know the name of the edition? 🤔 Your Shakespeare era is inspiring me, might crack out my Anthony and Cleopatra copy and read! I've only read 7 books this year, and agree that quality>quantity! That being said, I did slightly panic and think, hm I need to read more, and accidentally started literally 4 books at once because I couldn't decide... 🙃 Gonna try to go back to basics and read one at once and maybe I'll actually finish some books for the first time in a while haha

@ThornfieldBooks Жыл бұрын

It’s a Franklin Library copy! Not sure if it’s still in production. I love Antony and Cleopatra!! Please let me know what you think of it if you read it. I’ve done the same this year where I’ve started too many books and then gotten overwhelmed, sometimes back to basics is the way to go! 😊

@ChrystusBrzeczyszczykiewicz Жыл бұрын

I don't find Dickens too appealing, for whatever reason I don't feel driven to read his work, except for one book, which is David Copperfield. So, my question is, is David Copperfield a good book to start with Dickens? I know it's one of his best works but the best isn't always a good starter.

@ThornfieldBooks Жыл бұрын

I actually think that David Copperfield is a great place to start with Dickens. It’s not his typical third person narration style with a very large cast of characters which can be hard to follow and I think put some people off of Dickens. David Copperfield is a first person narration so you’re following David, and it does have an amazing cast of characters, but in an easier to follow way in my opinion.