19 Books I Want to Read in 2019 || VLOGMAS 2018 DAY 19

TL;DR

April shares her excitement about reading 19 books, ranging from classics to modern bestsellers, that have been staring at her judgingly from her bookshelves.

Transcript

hi guys it is April from getting hooker with it I am so excited to do this video we are going to be talking about the 19 books that I really really want to read in 2019 now these most of these books are books that have been staring at me from my selves like really you still haven't read me really and you call yourself a reader these books are judgm... Read More

Key Insights

• 📔 April wants to prioritize reading books that have been on her shelves for a while.
• ❓ She is excited to explore different genres, such as historical fiction, thrillers, and memoirs.
• ❓ April is curious to see if beloved authors like Donna Tartt, Barbara Kingsolver, and Jodi Picoult will resonate with her.
• 😫 She is particularly interested in stories set during major historical events like World War II and post-colonial Africa.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why has April chosen to prioritize "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt?

April has had the book on her shelves for years and has heard great things about Donna Tartt. Additionally, "The Secret History" is a beloved book and she wants to explore the story of a murder among a group of college friends.

Q: What is the plot of "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee?

"Pachinko" follows a girl who becomes pregnant and marries an older man as they move from Korea to Japan. It explores the prejudice toward Korean people in Japan and April is excited to read about her experiences.

Q: Why does April want to read "Intensity" by Dean Koontz?

"Intensity" is a thriller about a young girl who is the sole survivor when a madman kills everyone at a friend's house. She is imprisoned and must find a way to escape and stop him from abducting another victim.

Q: What is the premise of "The Essex Serpent" by Sarah Perry?

"The Essex Serpent" is a historical fiction novel set in 1893 London. It follows a widow named Cora who moves to the countryside and encounters a mysterious monster. The book combines elements of gothic, sci-fi, and historical fiction genres.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• April plans to read "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt, a story about a murder in a group of college friends.

• She also wants to read "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver, a modern classic about a family's life in post-colonial Africa.

• April includes "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee, which follows a Korean girl's experience in Japan amidst prejudice.

• She plans to read "The Power of One" by Bryce Courtenay, a story about a boy's childhood in South Africa during World War II.

• April is excited to finally read "Intensity" by Dean Koontz, a thriller about a girl who escapes a madman and must stop him from abducting another victim.

• She also plans to read "The Essex Serpent" by Sarah Perry, a gothic and historical fiction novel set in 1893 London.

• April includes "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote, a true crime book about a shocking murder in a small town.

• She wants to explore Jodi Picoult's work and starts with "The Storyteller," which explores controversial topics and perspectives.

• April includes "A Gentleman in Moscow" by Amor Towles, a winter-themed book set in post-revolutionary Russia.

• She plans to read "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini, a novel about love and political tension in Afghanistan.

• April wants to finally read "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck, a classic about two families and their interwoven relationships.

• She is excited to read Trevor Noah's memoir, "Born a Crime," which tells the story of his childhood during apartheid in South Africa.

• April plans to read "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafon, a book within a book that follows a boy trying to save an author's works.

• She also includes "World War Two: The Aftermath" by Rhidian Brook, a historical fiction novel set in post-World War II Germany.

• April wants to read "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" by Michael Chabon, which explores the lives of two cousins in New York City during World War II.

• She plans to finally read "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett, a historical novel about the construction of a cathedral.

• April wants to explore her introverted nature with "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan Cain.