May Reads | 2016

TL;DR

May book review featuring various genres from Little House on the Prairie to The English Patient, with a giveaway.

Transcript

hey guys here today with Ben may reads as always we are going to start off with the winner of last month's monthly giveaway for those of you who don't know I choose the book that I most enjoyed and want to share with you guys in a month and then you guys have the chance to win so last month's book was a little house in the Big Woods by Laura Ingall... Read More

Key Insights

• 😮 Historical perspectives and surprises found in "Little House on the Prairie."
• ❓ Enjoyment of various genres like mystery, historical fiction, and nonfiction.
• 🙈 Highlight on psychological impact of war as seen in "The English Patient."
• 🗺️ Positive reception towards "Used and Rare: Travels in the Book World."
• 🫵 Incorporation of book giveaways to engage viewers.
• 🫠 Continuation of reading series like "AG the Raisin" and "Shakespeare Mysteries."
• 👶 Appreciation for children's books with historical elements like "Tower of the Five Orders."

Questions & Answers

Q: What was the book that won the monthly giveaway?

The book that won the monthly giveaway was "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder, with Carolyn Ericson as the winner.

Q: Which book in the series "Little House on the Prairie" did the reviewer enjoy reading?

The reviewer enjoyed reading "Little House on the Prairie," the second book in the series, finding it surprisingly enjoyable and filled with interesting historical perspectives.

Q: What nonfiction book about books stole the reviewer's heart in May?

"Used and Rare: Travels in the Book World" by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstern, a nonfiction book about books, stole the reviewer's heart in May.

Q: How can viewers enter the book giveaway mentioned in the content?

Viewers can enter the book giveaway by subscribing to the channel, giving the video a thumbs up, and leaving a comment stating their favorite book read in May.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Monthly giveaway winner announced for "Little House in the Big Woods."

• Reviews of books read in May include: "Little House on the Prairie," "The Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood," "Still Life," "AG the Raisin and the Wellspring of Death," "The Penguin Lessons," "The English Patient," and "Tower of the Five Orders."

• Exciting book giveaway for "Used and Rare: Travels in the Book World" by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstern.