SEPTEMBER 2022 READING WRAP-UP [5 books + my first DNF of the year]!!!

TL;DR

Megan discusses her September wrap-up, which includes her reading progress, book reviews, and personal opinions on the books she read.

Transcript

hey there my name is Megan and welcome back to my channel today I'm going to be doing my September wrap up but before we go ahead and get on into the books if you are not already subscribed to my Channel please go ahead and hit that subscribe Button as well as the little bell icon so you can be notified every time I post new bookish content I post ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🖤 Megan struggled with "Horseman," as the book lacked maturity in its writing style and seemed to shame traditional feminine activities.
• 🫒 "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" explored themes of isolation and mob mentality, providing an unsettling and disturbing reading experience.
• 🪘 "The Hot King" received mixed reviews from Megan, who found it enjoyable but too long for her liking.
• 😮 "Asylum Patient" impressed Megan with its quick pace, unreliable narrator, and interconnected storylines.

Questions & Answers

Q: What were Megan's thoughts on "Horseman: A Tale of Sleepy Hollow"?

Megan was disappointed with the book, citing its lack of mature writing style and the negative portrayal of traditional feminine activities. She felt the author was trying to shame women who enjoy such activities.

Q: Which book did Megan find unsettling rather than scary?

"We Have Always Lived in the Castle" by Shirley Jackson. She appreciated the book's exploration of isolation, outsider status, and the impact of mob mentality.

Q: What were Megan's thoughts on "The Hot King" by Josiah Bancroft?

Megan found the book intriguing but felt a disconnect that she attributed to listening to the audiobook version. She enjoyed the expansion of certain characters' points of view and the political unrest within the story.

Q: What did Megan like about "Asylum Patient" by Alex Michaelitis?

Megan enjoyed the book's quick pace, dual perspectives, and unpredictable twists and turns. She found the unreliable narrator and the examination of shady pasts fascinating.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Megan was excited to film her first wrap-up in two years after reading five books in September and DNFing one.

• She shares her thoughts on each book, including her disappointment with "Horseman," her enjoyment of "We Have Always Lived in the Castle," her mixed feelings about "The Hot King," her positive experience with "Asylum Patient," and her appreciation for the classic "Interview with the Vampire."

• Megan highlights key themes, such as isolation, mob mentality, and the conflict between human and vampire nature.