DO I HAVE THAT OTHER BOOK? CHALLENGE! | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR
Booktuber Jesse presents a book haul and takes part in the "Do I Have That Other Book" challenge, answering book-related questions based on the prompts.
Key Insights
- 📔 Book of the Month is a monthly book subscription service that offers curated book selections and add-on options.
- 🦊 Jesse's bookshelf is filled with books featuring foxes, including "The Language of Thorns," "Furthermore," and "The Starless Sea."
- 🤘 Many books on Jesse's bookshelves are signed by the authors, making signed copies easily accessible nowadays.
- 💨 The "Do I Have That Other Book" challenge is a fun way to explore one's book collection based on specific criteria.
- 📔 Jesse's book selection includes books in a variety of genres, such as fantasy, memoir, rom-com, and more.
- 📔 Many book collectors prefer matching spines on series books, finding mismatched covers irritating.
- 📔 Whether intentionally or not, some books have front covers that do not fully cover the book, which can be a minor annoyance for some readers.
- 😥 Some books incorporate technology and cybercrime as plot points, such as "Want" by Cindy Pon.
Transcript
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Questions & Answers
Q: Do you have a book with a fox on the cover or with a plot involving foxes?
Yes, Jesse showcases several books featuring foxes, such as "The Language of Thorns," "Furthermore," and "The Starless Sea."
Q: Do you have a book that was published on the year you were born or within a three-year radius?
After searching her bookshelf, Jesse reveals that "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman was published in 1995, within her desired range.
Q: Do you have a book that uses music as a weapon or magic?
Jesse presents "This Savage Song" by Victoria Schwab, where a violin is used to extract souls, adding a touch of darkness to the story.
Q: Do you have a series with mismatched covers?
Jesse showcases the "Amateur" series by Sara Shepard, which has mismatched covers, particularly noticeable on the spines.
Q: Do you have a book signed by an author?
Jesse displays several signed books, mentioning that signed copies are relatively easy to obtain nowadays.
Q: Do you have a book with mostly red on the cover?
Jesse presents the special edition of "Red Queen," which is predominantly red and emphasizes the book's title.
Q: Do you have a book between 287 and 306 pages?
After searching her bookshelves, Jesse picks "Long Way Down" by Jason Reynolds, which has 306 pages to meet the given criteria.
Q: Do you have a book with a main character that wears glasses?
Jesse selects the graphic novel "Delicates" by Brenna Thumler, in which the main character wears glasses.
Summary & Key Takeaways
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Jesse introduces the Book of the Month subscription service and its various offerings, including monthly book selections and add-on options.
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Jesse highlights and briefly summarizes the November selections, including books about a road trip rom-com, a family seeking revenge, and a memoir by Will Smith.
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Jesse participates in the "Do I Have That Other Book" challenge, searching her bookshelves to find books that match specific criteria.