10 Most Popular Books on my TBR

TL;DR

April shares a list of highly ranked books on Goodreads that she hasn't read yet.

Transcript

hey guys it is April from getting hooker with it today I'm sharing with you 10 of the most popular books on my shelves that I have not read yet now they are popular based on Goodreads so these are the most highly ranked books on Goodreads so I've got 10 of them here for you I still have to get to the mall there's one author here that's mentioned a ... Read More

Key Insights

• ⚾ April's bookshelf includes popular books based on Goodreads rankings.
• 🫠 She is hesitant to read books that are highly acclaimed due to their size, mixed reviews, or potentially depressing content.
• 💪 April enjoys books that can evoke strong emotions, including sadness.
• 🫠 Some of the books on her list are by authors she hasn't read before, such as Donna Tartt.
• 🫠 April plans to space out reading Jane Austen's books to savor them.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why is April hesitant to read "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt?

April is intimidated by the book's size and has heard mixed reviews, with some people loving it and others suggesting she skip it. However, she acknowledges its popularity on Goodreads.

Q: What is "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" about?

The book is about a baby born with Down syndrome and the nurse who decides to keep the baby for herself instead of sending it to an asylum, providing a potentially heartbreaking story.

Q: Why is April nervous about reading "Emma" by Jane Austen?

April has enjoyed reading other Jane Austen books but is hesitating to finish all of them because she doesn't want to run out of Austen's works to read in the future.

Q: What is the premise of "The Pillars of the Earth"?

The book is set during the 13th century and follows a family involved in building a cathedral. Although the premise doesn't initially appeal to April, she has heard great reviews about the characters and storyline.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• April shares a list of 10 popular books on her shelves that she hasn't read yet, based on Goodreads rankings.

• The books include "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt, "The Memory Keeper's Daughter," "Emma" by Jane Austen, "The Pillars of the Earth," "The Poisonwood Bible," "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy, "The Glass Castle," "A Thousand Splendid Suns," "The Alchemist," and "The Kite Runner."

• She explains her reasons for not reading each book yet and shares her thoughts on their premises and reputations.