SEPTEMBER 2022 BOOK HAUL!!!

TL;DR

Megan shares a book haul containing the Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice, Tolkien's Similarian, and fantasy novels Hotel Magnafique, Lake's Edge, The Silent Patient, and The Ballad of Never After.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 📔 Megan is an avid book collector and enjoys matching covers in her series.
• 📔 She appreciates Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles and is excited to complete the series with matching covers.
• 👾 Megan is familiar with Tolkien's writing style and expects a slow-paced plot in Similarian.
• 🏨 Her background in hotel management makes Hotel Magnafique appealing to her.
• ❓ The Gothic elements and promise of romance drew Megan to Lake's Edge.
• 🙊 The Silent Patient's premise of a woman refusing to speak after a murder intrigued Megan.
• ✍️ Megan is a fan of Stephanie Garber's whimsical and magical writing style in The Ballad of Never After.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why did Megan decide to purchase the Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice?

Megan had lent out her original copy of Interview with the Vampire and never got it back. A subscriber kindly sent her a new copy, prompting her to complete the series with matching covers.

Q: What are Megan's expectations for Tolkien's Similarian?

Based on her previous experience with Tolkien's works, Megan anticipates a slow plot, extensive world development, and a lack of a thrilling adventure like in The Lord of the Rings.

Q: What drew Megan to the fantasy novel Hotel Magnafique?

Megan's background in hotel and hospitality management, combined with the theme of a magical hotel and beautiful settings, enticed her to pick up Emily Taylor's novel.

Q: Why did Megan choose to buy Lake's Edge by Lindell Klipson?

Megan was attracted to the Gothic, creepy house elements of the book and its underlying mystery. The promise of a good romance also caught her attention.

Q: Why did Megan decide to read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides?

After receiving recommendations from viewers, Megan was interested in the story's premise of a woman refusing to speak after seemingly killing her husband. The involvement of a criminal psychotherapist in unravelling the truth intrigued her.

Q: What is the premise of The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber?

The book is the second installment in Garber's spin-off series Once Upon a Broken Heart. It follows Evangeline, who enters a deal with the Fate Jacks and discovers secrets about herself and the magic in the northern kingdom.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Megan shares her excitement about acquiring the Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice, including the Vampire Lestat and the Queen of the Damned.

• She discusses her decision to read Tolkien's Similarian and her expectations of slow plot development and extensive world-building.

• Megan talks about her interest in Hotel Magnafique, a why a fantasy novel about two sisters working at a magical hotel with the ability to transport to new destinations after midnight.