October 2022 TBR | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Olive discusses her reading plans for October 2022, which includes a mix of classic and contemporary fiction, as well as science and non-fiction books.

Key Insights

• 🥳 October is a challenging month for Olive due to her busy schedule and various celebrations.
• 📔 Olive's TBR list includes classic fiction books, newer releases, and non-fiction books.
• 🫠 She is excited to read "Hester" for its portrayal of Nathaniel Hawthorne's muse and "Acts of Violet" for its fast-paced plot.
• 📔 Olive is particularly interested in non-fiction books that explore science, forensics, and history.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: Why does Olive find October to be a challenging month for reading?

Olive finds October challenging for reading due to her busy schedule preparing for non-fiction November, enjoying outdoor activities, and celebrating her birthday and wedding anniversary.

Q: What classic fiction books does Olive plan to read in October?

Olive plans to read "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Other Stories" by Robert Louis Stevenson and "Mrs Dalloway" by Virginia Woolf.

Q: What is the premise of the book "Hester" by Lori liko Albanese?

"Hester" is a contemporary novel that imagines Nathaniel Hawthorne had a muse when creating the character Hester Prynne from "The Scarlet Letter", and it takes readers back to the 19th century.

Q: What is the genre of the book "Acts of Violet" by Margarita Montemore?

"Acts of Violet" is a book described as a fast-paced and easy-to-read mystery about a magician who disappears and her sister's quest to uncover the truth.

Q: What are some of the non-fiction books Olive plans to read in October?

Olive plans to read "The Science of Murder" by Carla Valentine, which explores forensics in Agatha Christie novels, and "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot, which tells the story of Henrietta Lacks and her contribution to medical testing.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Olive acknowledges that October is a busy month for her due to non-fiction November, outdoor activities, birthday, and wedding anniversary celebrations.

• She shares her TBR list, which includes classic fiction books like "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Other Stories" and "Mrs Dalloway".

• Olive also plans to read newer releases such as "Hester" and "Acts of Violet", as well as non-fiction books like "The Science of Murder" and "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks".