Book Haul | February 2017

TL;DR

This video is a book haul and review where the presenter shares her thoughts on various books she recently acquired.

Transcript

it happened again the pail has accumulated and that means i am here to fill a bit cold let's get on with it then shall we the first thing i did by myself and that is Rebecca by Daphne good morning yes I finally picked this book up and no I have not read any Daphne du Maurier yet so people have been raving about this book for decades I mean it's a p... Read More

Key Insights

• 👏 "Rebecca" is a highly acclaimed modern classic that has garnered praise from readers for decades.
• 💨 "The Bombs That Brought Us Together" tackles important topics relevant to children in an accessible way.
• ❓ "Stranger, Baby" is an intriguing poetry collection that explores various emotions and experiences.
• 📔 "Sailor of the Year" is a darkly humorous book that addresses serious issues such as slavery and segregation.
• 😱 "Women in Black" by Susan Hill is a modern horror novel with a period setting.
• 🧔‍♀️ "Sophie Someone" by Hayley Long explores the life of a young woman navigating dating and heritage, likened to Bridget Jones.
• 😫 "Vinegar Girl" by Anne Tyler is a retelling of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" set in modern times.
• 🦮 "Doing It" by Hannah Witton is a comprehensive guide to healthy sexual practices and relationships.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the premise of "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier?

"Rebecca" is about a man named Maxim de Winter who is haunted by the memory of his deceased wife, Rebecca, whose past holds dark secrets that disrupt his current life.

Q: What is the main focus of "The Bombs That Brought Us Together" by Brian Conaghan?

"The Bombs That Brought Us Together" tells the story of a young boy living in an impoverished town under military rule, who befriends a refugee and together they navigate a world filled with gun violence and curfews.

Q: What is the genre of "Stranger, Baby" by Emily Berry?

"Stranger, Baby" is a poetry collection exploring themes of mourning, recrimination, exhilaration, and oceanic feelings. It delves into emotions and experiences that are often left unspoken.

Q: What is the plot of "Sailor of the Year" by Paul Batchelor?

"Sailor of the Year" is set in a high school where slavery and segregation are reintroduced. It combines dark humor and commentary on serious topics, ultimately winning the Monica and Iwritetheworld 2016 prize.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The presenter discusses the book "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier, a popular modern classic filled with mystery and secrets surrounding the deceased wife of the protagonist.

• She also mentions "The Bombs That Brought Us Together" by Brian Conaghan, a children's book that tackles serious and important topics in an accessible way.

• Other books mentioned include "Stranger, Baby" by Emily Berry, "Sailor of the Year" by Paul Batchelor, "Women in Black" by Susan Hill, and "Sophie Someone" by Hayley Long.