Currently Reading & February TBR

TL;DR

The content discusses three ongoing reads, including a non-fiction book about politics in the UK, a high fantasy novel, and a novella set in an alternate New Orleans.

Transcript

hi guys so I realized this been a little while since I've done a currently reading video a few months for certain and those were videos that I usually looked at the three books I was actively reading at that time and talked about my thoughts to this point in the book um which is always interesting because then when you finish the biggest it's inter... Read More

Key Insights

• 💄 The reader feels that "Conversations with IND Socialism in Chile" assumes prior knowledge of Chilean politics, making it difficult for someone unfamiliar with the topic.
• ✋ "Queen of Blood" combines high fantasy elements with a school for magic and dangerous elemental spirits.
• 🙂 "The Women in the Room" sheds light on the often overlooked contributions of women in politics, especially during the suffrage movement in the UK.
• 🫠 The reader is excited to read "Giovanni's Room" as it is their first time reading fiction by James Baldwin.
• 🤳 "Paradise Rocked" is a surreal magic realist novel that explores queer identity and self-discovery.
• 😫 "The Black Codes Drums of IP Jellycar" is a science fiction novella set in an alternate New Orleans during the Civil War, where the protagonist has a hidden ability to communicate with gods.

Questions & Answers

Q: What inspired the reader to pick up "Conversations with IND Socialism in Chile"?

The reader watched a documentary about the coup in Chile and wanted to learn more about the country's political background.

Q: How did the reader find "Queen of Blood" so far?

The reader is enjoying the book, finding it reminiscent of a mix between "Hunger Games" and a high fantasy novel. The concept of dangerous elemental spirits is intriguing.

Q: What is the focus of "The Women in the Room"?

The book explores the involvement of women in politics, specifically in the formation of the Labour Party in the UK and their fight for suffrage.

Q: How does the reader plan to read "Giovanni's Room" by James Baldwin?

The reader plans to read it as part of their Patreon book club. It explores the relationship between two gay men in 1950s Paris.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The first book discussed is "Conversations with IND Socialism in Chile" by Regis Debray, which explores the political climate in Chile in the 1970s.

• The second book is "Queen of Blood" by Sara Beth Darcy, a high fantasy novel set in a world of dangerous elemental spirits. The protagonist attends a school for magic.

• The third book is "The Women in the Room" by Nance Lon, a non-fiction book about women's involvement in politics, particularly in the formation of the Labour Party in the UK.