Bookish Academy Awards!

TL;DR

Regan presents her own version of the Academy Awards, recognizing the best books she read in 2019 in various categories.

Transcript

hi everyone it's regan and welcome back to another video today i am doing an annual topic and that is the bookish academy awards i figured with this year with the academy disappointing me wholeheartedly with most of its nominations i thought hey let's do the bookish version and at least i can write their wrongs personally by chatting through some o... Read More

Key Insights

• 📔 The Bookish Academy Awards repurposes categories from the Academy Awards to recognize outstanding books.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Regan's favorite male protagonist is Locke Lamora from the Gentleman Bastard series, known for his cunning and lovable nature.
• 🕵️‍♀️ Vasya from the Bear in the Nightingale series is Regan's favorite female protagonist, admired for her growth and relatable character.
• 👏 "The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" is praised for its well-crafted plot twist and an engaging murder mystery narrative.
• 📔 "Ninth House" is chosen for Best Costume Design due to its dark, eye-catching cover that reflects the book's themes and setting.
• ❓ Keith from the Keeper of the Lost Cities series is Regan's favorite side character, appreciated for his adorable and supportive friendship.
• 🌍 "The Missing of Claire de Lune" wins Best Original Screenplay for its unique world-building inspired by historical and religious references.
• 😤 The book-to-movie adaptation of "Crazy Rich Asians" is recognized as a good adaptation and an entertaining rom-com.
• 📔 "Wicked Fox" is suggested as a book that would be wonderfully adapted into an anime due to its dramatic and visually captivating elements.
• 👋 N.K. Jemisin is hailed as the best writer Regan discovered in 2019, particularly for the intricately crafted Broken Earth trilogy.
• 👾 "Starsight" is praised for its exceptional space combat sequences and detailed writing by Brandon Sanderson.
• ❤️‍🔥 "Little Fires Everywhere" is recognized as a standout standalone novel, capturing suburban America and family dynamics effectively.

Questions & Answers

Q: Who is Regan's favorite male protagonist from the books she read in 2019?

Regan's favorite male protagonist is Locke Lamora from the Gentleman Bastard series. She finds him cunning, clever, and lovable, making the series a captivating read.

Q: Which female protagonist does Regan choose as her favorite from her 2019 reads?

Regan's favorite female protagonist is Vasya from the Bear in the Nightingale series. She admires Vasya's growth and ability to overcome personal and societal struggles in a historical Russian setting.

Q: What book does Regan select for Best Plot Twist?

Regan chooses "The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" for Best Plot Twist. She praises its satisfying murder mystery reveal and the captivating setting of an old manor home filled with secrets.

Q: Which book does Regan pick for Best Costume Design?

Regan selects "Ninth House" for Best Costume Design or Best Cover. She describes the cover as dark, eye-catching, and reflective of the book's dark academia, magic, and murder mystery elements.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Regan introduces the Bookish Academy Awards, a tag that repurposes Academy Awards categories into bookish questions.

• She selects her favorite male and female protagonists: Locke Lamora from the Gentleman Bastard series and Vasya from the Bear in the Nightingale series.

• Regan chooses "The Seven and a Half Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle" for Best Plot Twist, praising its well-crafted murder mystery narrative.