JULY WRAP UP | 5 Stars All Around ✨

TL;DR

A booktuber shares reviews and ratings for books read in July, including new favorites, graphic novels, and mixed reviews.

Transcript

hey guys so today I'm going to be doing my July wrap-up so I'm gonna talk about the books that I read in July and I did participate in three readathons in July so I have anticipated in the corrida thon which was at the beginning of July and that was hosted by Monica from Monica Kim and then I also participated in Al's which was month-long and it wa... Read More

Key Insights

• ❓ The content creator enjoys participating in readathons and completing the challenges.
• 🫠 Historical fiction, contemporary romance, and fantasy were genres that stood out in the books read.
• 📔 LGBTQ+ representation was appreciated and noted in some of the books read.

Questions & Answers

Q: What were the content creator's favorite books read in July?

The content creator's favorite books were "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee, "Permanent Record" by Mary HK Choi, and "Saga Volume 1" by Brian Kavon and Fiona Staples. They were captivated by the storytelling, character development, and unique concepts in these books.

Q: Did the content creator participate in any book challenges during the readathons?

Yes, the content creator completed the challenges for the readathons they participated in. For example, during Al's, they chose the career of a professor teaching charms and completed all the prompts. They also read books that fit the prompts for the other readathons.

Q: Did the content creator have any mixed reviews or books they didn't enjoy?

Yes, the content creator had mixed reviews for books like "Permanent Record" by Mary HK Choi and "Little Monsters" by Kara Thomas. While they enjoyed certain aspects of these books, there were elements that didn't resonate with them or left them wanting more.

Q: Were there any standout themes or genres in the books read in July?

The content creator read a diverse range of genres, including historical fiction, contemporary romance, fantasy, mysteries, and graphic novels. Some themes that stood out included identity, discrimination, mental health, familial relationships, and LGBTQ+ representation.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content creator participated in three readathons in July, including the Corrida Thon, Al's, and Reading Rush.

• They read a variety of books, including historical fiction, contemporary romance, graphic novels, fantasy, and mysteries.

• Reviews and ratings varied, with new favorites, mixed reviews, and books that didn't resonate with the content creator.