5⭐ Audit | What Do My Favourite Books Have in Common?

TL;DR

Discover the 12 categories that frequently appear in the content of the author's favorite five-star books.

Transcript

Hello friends it's Kayla welcome back to my Channel today we're going to take a look at what types of books I actually give five stars a couple months back my friend Megan made this video called a five-star audit where she took a look at all of her five stars and figured out what things they had in common for me over the past five years I have rate... Read More

Key Insights

• 🪜 Mixed media storytelling adds visual interest and keeps the plot engaging.
• 📔 Books about books offer insight into the art of storytelling itself.
• ❓ Death-related stories provide unique perspectives and explore existential ponderings.
• 🥰 Women in same-sex relationships demonstrate the power of love against obstacles.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Fake dating tropes create tension, personal growth, and unexpected feelings.
• 🤵 Wedding-related stories bring anticipation and a unique atmosphere.
• 😮 Well-organized books with lists or countdowns offer structured storytelling and surprises.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why does the author find mixed media storytelling fascinating?

The author enjoys stories told through different mediums like diary entries, documents, or audiophiles because they add visual interest and keep the plot engaging. It allows for random tangents and adds depth to the storytelling.

Q: What is the appeal of books about books for the author?

The author appreciates stories that involve authors as main characters or explore the art of storytelling itself. It offers a chance to follow characters with a passion for their work and allows the author to connect with their love of reading.

Q: Why does the author enjoy stories about death and dying?

The author finds books with unique perspectives on death intriguing. Whether it's a book with a ghost as a narrator or discussions on existential ponderings, the exploration of death adds depth and interesting commentary to stories.

Q: What draws the author to stories featuring women in same-sex relationships?

The author loves seeing stories where love triumphs, especially in the face of obstacles like societal bigotry, illness, or fantastical worlds. Female-female relationships or friendships that are explored throughout the narrative resonate with the author.

Q: What makes fake dating an appealing trope for the author?

The author enjoys the tension and development that comes from characters pretending to be in a relationship. It allows for personal growth, unexpected feelings, and often combines genres like romance and fantasy.

Q: Why are wedding-related stories intriguing to the author?

The author has a particular fondness for stories that lead up to a big event like a wedding. It adds anticipation, and whether the story explores revenge, mysteries, or romance, the setting of a wedding brings a unique atmosphere and often involves multiple perspectives.

Q: Why does the author appreciate well-organized books with lists or countdowns?

The author finds satisfaction in following a clear structure, whether it's ticking off a list or counting down to a significant event. It allows for anticipation, surprises within the structured storytelling, and a sense of accomplishment as the story progresses.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The author explores her Goodreads rating stats and organizes her five-star books into 10 categories based on common themes.

• Categories include mixed media storytelling, books about books, portal fantasy, death-related stories, obsession-themed books, mistaken identity, queer love stories, fake dating, wedding-related stories, well-organized books, short story collections, and books with countdowns or lists.

• The author highlights books that fit into each category and shares her thoughts on why these themes resonate with her.