Bookish Gifts I've Received Lately

TL;DR

April shares the books she received as gifts, including favorites like "Lily and the Octopus" and signed copies of Nora Ephron's "I Feel Bad About My Neck."

Transcript

hello guys it's April from getting her going thin today I wanted to show you all the books that I've received recently as gifts some of these were anniversary gifts some of them were Christmas gifts and some of them were books given to me by my sister so let's get into it so for my anniversary Barry and I celebrated our second anniversary on Decemb... Read More

Key Insights

• 💝 April received various books as gifts for different occasions, including her anniversary, Christmas, and from her sister and father.
• 🤘 Nora Ephron is one of April's idols, and she was thrilled to receive a signed copy of Ephron's book.
• 🥰 April's love for the Nutcracker is evident through her excitement for "Hidden Sea," a retelling of the classic story.
• 📞 She also received books that explore themes of resilience, such as "The Book Thief" and "The Hearts Invisible Furies."
• 🫠 April plans to read all the books she received and is excited about diving into them.
• 📔 She encourages viewers to share their recent book gifts and special books they hold dear.
• 📔 April's book haul showcases a variety of genres, from contemporary fiction to retellings and fantasy.

Questions & Answers

Q: What were April's favorite books of 2017?

April's favorite book of 2017 was "Lily and the Octopus." She highly recommends it and it made her cry.

Q: Who is Nora Ephron and what is April's connection to her?

Nora Ephron was a writer and filmmaker, known for popular movies like "When Harry Met Sally" and "Sleepless in Seattle." April considers her an idol and was ecstatic to receive a signed copy of Ephron's book "I Feel Bad About My Neck."

Q: What is "Hidden Sea" by Gregory Maguire about?

"Hidden Sea" is a retelling of the Nutcracker and follows the story of Mary Yellan, who gets involved in smuggling and murder after moving to Jamaica Inn.

Q: Can you describe "15 Dogs" by Andre Alexis?

"15 Dogs" is a unique book that combines magical realism and fantasy elements. It tells the story of a group of dogs staying at a veterinary clinic who gain consciousness and critical thinking abilities.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• April received book gifts for her anniversary, including "Lily and the Octopus" and signed copy of Nora Ephron's "I Feel Bad About My Neck."

• Her dad gave her "Hidden Sea" by Gregory Maguire, a retelling of the Nutcracker, and her sister gave her "Jamaica Inn" by Daphne du Maurier and "15 Dogs" by Andre Alexis.

• Her husband gifted her "Life Before Men" by Margaret Atwood, "The Book Thief" 10th anniversary edition, "The Hearts Invisible Furies" by John Boyne, and "The Book of Dust" by Philip Pullman.