Revisit My August Book Haul With Me

TL;DR

April revisits the book haul she made in August 2018, discusses her thoughts on the books she has read, and selects one for her August TBR (To Be Read) this year.

Transcript

hi guys it is April from getting hoga with it today we are revisiting the books that I bought last August so we're going back to August 2018 looking at what I bought looking what I've read from what I bought and I have to choose one and I will put it on my August TBR for this year so let's get into it I bought 20 books last August which is quite a ... Read More

Key Insights

• 📔 April initially aimed to reduce her book-buying, but ended up purchasing 20 books in August 2018.
• 💭 She shares her thoughts on each book, highlighting her likes and dislikes.
• ❓ April ultimately selects "A God in Ruins" by Kate Atkinson for her August TBR.
• 📔 The books in her haul cover various genres, including historical fiction, thrillers, and non-fiction.
• 📞 Some of the books received mixed reviews from April, such as "The Clockmaker's Daughter" and "Alex."

Questions & Answers

Q: What book did April read recently and give it a 3-star rating?

April recently read "The Clockmaker's Daughter" by Kate Morton and found it fine, but not her favorite of Morton's books.

Q: Which book by Dennis Lehane did April buy in her book haul?

April bought "The Given Day" by Dennis Lehane, the only historical fiction book he has written.

Q: What is "H is for Hawk" about?

"H is for Hawk" is a beloved non-fiction book about grief, in which the author takes care of a hawk and finds solace in it.

Q: What did April dislike about "Alex" by Pierre Lemaitre?

Although the book was fast-paced, April disliked the hyper-sexualization of the main character, finding it uncomfortable and slightly disrespectful.

Q: What is the premise of "The Lying Game" by Ruth Ware?

"The Lying Game" is about a group of women who played a game with severe consequences in their youth, and now one of them needs help.

Q: What is the plot of "The Child Finder" by Rene Denfeld?

"The Child Finder" is about a woman with the ability to find missing children, and it focuses on one case she is working on, while also examining her own past.

Q: What is the central theme of "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng?

"Little Fires Everywhere" explores the disruption caused by a single mother and her daughter when they move to a tightly-knit suburban neighborhood.

Q: What is the storyline of "Then She Was Gone" by Lisa Jewell?

"Then She Was Gone" follows a woman whose daughter disappeared, and when she meets her new partner's daughter, she realizes she looks exactly like her missing daughter.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• April bought 20 books in August 2018 but aimed to reduce her book-buying habits at the time.

• She discusses each book from her haul, sharing her thoughts and whether she has read them.

• April ultimately selects "A God in Ruins" by Kate Atkinson for her August TBR this year.