The 2019 Mid Year Book Freakout Tag (3/4 Year Edition) | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

This video discusses various book-related topics including best books read so far, favorite authors, and anticipated releases for the second half of the year.

Key Insights

• 💦 The narrator mentions their interest in exploring more of Colson Whitehead's works.
• 😑 They express their excitement for Sally Rooney as a new favorite author.
• 😮 The narrator shares their surprise at discovering the author Young Hill Kang and recommends their book "East Coast, West Coast."
• 🥰 They discuss their love for the movie "Booksmart" and express a desire for a novelization of the characters' lives post-high school.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: What is the best book the narrator has read so far in 2019?

The best book they have read is "Miracle Creek" by Angie Kim, which explores the immigrant experience and parenting of children with special needs.

Q: What sequel did the narrator read in 2019?

Instead of a traditional sequel, they read "Ladder to the Sky" by John Boyne, which they consider to be part of a larger universe created by the author.

Q: Which upcoming release is the narrator most anticipated for the second half of the year?

The narrator is excited for the release of "Ducks, Newburyport" by Lucy Elmen, a Booker Prize shortlisted book with a unique stream-of-consciousness narrative style.

Q: What was the narrator's biggest disappointment?

The biggest disappointment for the narrator was the comic continuation of "Fight Club" written by Scott Pollan, as they felt it was unnecessary and did not enjoy it.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The best book read so far in 2019 is "Miracle Creek" by Angie Kim, which tells the story of immigrant parents and parents of children with special needs in a courtroom drama setting.

• The best sequel read in 2019 is "Ladder to the Sky" by John Boyne, which exists in a larger universe encompassing the author's previous work.

• The narrator mentions their intention to read Colson Whitehead's upcoming release "The Nickel Boys" as they haven't yet read any of his previous works.