Book Haul | November 2019 | Part II

TL;DR

A book haul featuring secondhand books including a Greek myth retelling, a haunting house story, and queer graphic novels.

Transcript

hi guys I'm here today to do the second part of my October book call featuring all the books that I picked up second hand or have currently got out on loan from the library so don't further ado let's jump straight in and let's kick things off with ebooks that I bought myself a secondhand now the first book actually I'll show you is abandoned by Meg... Read More

Key Insights

• 🏘️ The book haul includes a variety of genres, including Greek myth retelling, haunting house story, fantasy, nonfiction, and graphic novels.
• 📚 The secondhand books were purchased from charity shops and online, while the library books were borrowed.
• 🖕 The video showcases the diversity of the books, featuring queer graphic novels and a middle-grade fantasy by Jeanette Winterson.
• 💦 The content includes personal opinions on the books and expectations based on the authors' previous works.
• 📔 The nonfiction book, "beyond heaving bosoms," explores the romance genre from an academic perspective and challenges stereotypes surrounding it.
• 😚 The inclusion of translated literature, such as "things we lost in the fire," highlights the importance of diverse voices in literature.
• 🫠 The video hints at upcoming read-a-thons and indicates the desire to read and share thoughts on the queer graphic novels during the queer lit read-a-thon.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the first book showcased in the video and where was it purchased?

The first book showcased is "abandoned" by Meg Cabot. It was purchased for one pound from a charity shop called Cancer Research UK in Stool Market, Suffolk.

Q: What is the premise of "an English ghost story" by Kim Newman?

"An English ghost story" is about a dysfunctional British nuclear family that moves to the countryside and encounters a house that seems to turn against them, threatening to destroy them from within.

Q: What is the genre of "labyrinth lost" by Sarita Cordova?

"Labyrinth lost" is a fantasy novel with Latin American cultural influences and folklore. The protagonist, Alex, is a bruja and the most powerful witch in a generation.

Q: What is unique about "pick my daughter robots stars of fortune" by Nora Roberts?

"Pick my daughter robots stars of fortune" is the first book in the Guardians trilogy by Nora Roberts. It is an adult fantasy novel set in the modern-day with monsters and possibly historical thriller elements.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content is a book haul video featuring books purchased secondhand, borrowed from the library, and online purchases.

• The books featured include abandoned by Meg Cabot, an English ghost story by Kim Newman, labyrinth lost by Sarita Cordova, and more.

• The video also includes queer graphic novels, a middle-grade fantasy by Jeanette Winterson, and a nonfiction book about the romance genre.