A somewhat more contemporary TBR than usual...

TL;DR

The content discusses a selection of modern books the author wants to read, including both familiar and new authors, and expresses excitement and anticipation for each book.

Transcript

hey guys today I thought I would go over a small selection of my TBR of more modern books that I own that I would like to get to um most of these I'd like to get to this year the books I've chosen to show you are ones that are more widely read a lot of these are titles that either you're probably familiar with or you may have even read a good half ... Read More

Key Insights

• 📙 The author has a diverse taste in books, ranging from modern classics to children's literature and is enthusiastic about exploring different authors and genres.
• 🫠 Familiar authors the author wants to read more books from include Jeffrey Eugenides, John Irving, Neil Gaiman, and Sarah Waters.
• 🥰 The author expresses a willingness to try new authors they have heard good things about, such as Carlos Ruiz Zafón, Christopher Moore, and Patrick Rothfuss.
• 💭 The author appreciates recommendations from readers and values their thoughts on the mentioned authors and book titles.
• 🫠 The author's TBR list includes a mix of highly regarded books and popular series, indicating a desire to read widely and stay engaged in the literary community.
• 📔 The author acknowledges the challenge of choosing which book to read next due to their excitement for many different books on their TBR list.
• 📔 The author highlights the importance of reader motivation and encouragement in helping them decide which book to prioritize.

Questions & Answers

Q: Which book by Sarah Waters has the author enjoyed the most so far?

The author's favorite Sarah Waters novel is "The Little Stranger," which was also the first one they read. They found it fantastic and different from her other works.

Q: Why has the author kept putting off reading "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman?

The author was unsure about whether to start with the book, the TV series, or the radio series, as they were all adaptations of the story. This indecision led them to postpone reading it until now.

Q: What genre is "A Dirty Job" by Christopher Moore?

"A Dirty Job" is described as a black comedy novel. The author is interested in experiencing Christopher Moore's writing style, as they have heard many positive things about him as a writer.

Q: What kind of books does the author have less experience with?

The author mentions that they have not read many fantasy books, apart from classics like "Lord of the Rings" and children's fantasy novels. However, they are interested in exploring the genre and have chosen "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss to start with.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The author presents their TBR (to-be-read) list of modern books they own and want to read, featuring both familiar authors they enjoy and new authors they are excited about.

• The TBR list includes books such as "Middlesex" by Jeffrey Eugenides, "The Hotel New Hampshire" by John Irving, "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman, and "Fingersmith" by Sarah Waters.

• The author also mentions three books by authors they have never tried before: "The Shadow of the Wind" by Carlos Ruiz Zafón, "A Dirty Job" by Christopher Moore, and "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss.