September Planning ⌨️ university reads, book clubs, & browsing through my bookshelves

TL;DR

In this video, Emma discusses her reading plans for September, which includes books for various book clubs, university readings, and personal choices.

Transcript

hey welcome back to another video of just planning getting life together determining what i want to read but also what i need to read if you're new here my name is emma it's so nice to have you here um i'm going back to uni in september which is this month hi um yeah so we have a lot to get ready it's going to be a very busy month but i also want t... Read More

Key Insights

• ⌛ Emma is preparing for a busy September with her return to university, but she still wants to make time for her book clubs and personal reading choices.
• 🫠 She has a variety of books she plans to read, including classic literature, gothic novels, dystopian fiction, and fantasy.
• 🥰 Emma emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between required readings and books she loves to maintain her enjoyment of reading.
• 🤔 She is excited about exploring different cultures and countries through her reading choices, as well as delving into dark and thought-provoking books.
• 🫠 Audiobooks will be a convenient option for Emma to continue reading while commuting or doing chores.
• 📖 She is open to receiving suggestions and votes from her audience to help decide which books to prioritize in her TBR pile.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the book Maurice by E.M. Forster about?

Maurice is about a young man who goes to Cambridge for school and has to navigate his feelings for another boy and his personal growth in society.

Q: What is the book Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens about?

Nicholas Nickleby follows the life of Nicholas, who becomes penniless after his father's death and explores various aspects of society through Dickens' humor and imagination.

Q: Which book from Emma's shelves is set in Venice and has a gothic and spooky vibe?

Zafloya or The Moor by Kira is set in Venice during the last days of the 15th century, featuring betrayal, murders, and a protagonist mentored by Satan.

Q: What is the book Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih about?

Season of Migration to the North is set in Sudan and follows the story of a man returning to his home country after studying in Europe, exploring themes of identity and cultural clash.

Q: What is the book Tender is the Flesh by Agustina Basterica about?

Tender is the Flesh is a dystopian novel set in Argentina, where society is divided into predators and prey, and humans are being processed for food, providing commentary on eating animals and society.

Q: What is the book Beowulf about?

Beowulf is an epic poem set in the fifth and sixth centuries, where the protagonist, Beowulf, fights a monster named Grendel and explores themes of heroism, violence, and fate.

Q: What is Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi about?

Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a novel about a coffee shop where customers can travel back in time, but they must return before their coffee gets cold, exploring the consequences of their actions.

Q: What is the book Girl, Serpent, Thorn about?

Emma didn't provide many details, but Girl, Serpent, Thorn is a fantasy novel with elements of romance that follows a protagonist named Rika as she navigates her identity and family secrets.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Emma is going back to university in September and wants to prioritize her required readings but also wants to make time for books she loves.

• She mentions the books she will be reading for the Dark Academics book club and the Dickens vs. Tolstoy book club.

• Emma shares her personal reading choices, including books she has been eyeing for a while and ones that fit her around the world reading challenge.

• She talks about books she is currently reading and audiobooks she plans to listen to.