Quarterly Reading Stats & Favourites | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Kayla shares her reading statistics for the quarter, highlighting her favorite books and genres.

Key Insights

• 📚 Kayla's reading stack was smaller this quarter due to more library books and forgetfulness in reserving them.
• 🫠 She read fewer books compared to the previous year, but she emphasizes that quality matters more than quantity.
• 🌓 Contemporary and mystery genres dominated Kayla's reading choices this quarter.
• 😆 Kayla enjoyed exploring nonfiction, sci-fi, horror, and historical genres as well.
• 🥰 She discovered a love for books featuring found journals and objects.
• 🫠 Kayla recommends "House of Leaves" as a challenging but rewarding read, despite differing opinions on it.
• 😮 "The House in the Cerulean Sea" impressed Kayla with its themes of acceptance and found family.
• 🤍 "Biased" and "Whites on Race and Other Falsehoods" offered thought-provoking discussions on prejudice, bias, and allyship.
• 🇮🇴 "21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act" provided valuable insights into the historical and ongoing oppression of indigenous communities.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: How many books did Kayla read in the first quarter of the year?

Kayla read a total of 35 books in the first quarter, which is less than what she read in the same period last year.

Q: What were Kayla's favorite genres this quarter?

Kayla's most-read genres were contemporary and mystery, although she also explored nonfiction, sci-fi, horror, and historical books.

Q: How many new releases did Kayla read this quarter?

Kayla read seven brand new 2021 releases in the first quarter, while the rest were older titles.

Q: What were some of Kayla's favorite books of the quarter?

Kayla's five-star rated favorites include "House of Leaves," "The House in the Cerulean Sea," "Biased," "Whites on Race and Other Falsehoods," and "21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act."

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Kayla's reading stack appears smaller this quarter due to reading more library books and forgetting to reserve them for her video.

• She read 35 books this quarter compared to 58 books last year, with a mix of different star ratings.

• Her most-read genres were contemporary and mystery, and she also explored nonfiction, sci-fi, horror, and historical books.