Books I Read in July

TL;DR

Kayla shares her reading stats for the month and discusses 19 books she read in July, including a five-star horror that doesn't fit the genre and a book that pushed her out of her comfort zone.

Transcript

hello my friends I'm Kayla and this is my July wrap up here are my reading stats for the month how many pages I read um audiobook versus physical book ratings genres all of that stuff is here and now I'm going to talk to you about the 19 things that I read in July this is the weird point in the year where I'm starting to like lie to you or I could ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 Kayla read a total of 26 books in July, although she only mentioned 19 in the video.
• 🤩 She found a five-star horror book that defied genre conventions.
• 📔 Kayla's reading comfort zone was challenged by several books, including a non-fiction biography.
• 🤒 Different books were recommended for specific readers, including moms, general readers, and enemies.
• 📔 Kayla discovered books that she wished she had read earlier and books that surprised her with unexpected plot twists.
• 🫷 Some books were worth pushing through despite initial difficulties, while others fell short of expectations.
• 🥹 Kayla's romance reading has been put on hold, but she plans to release a romance-related video in the future.

Questions & Answers

Q: Have you finally found a five-star horror?

Yes, Kayla found a five-star horror, "Chlorine" by Jade Song. While it may not fit the typical horror genre, it is a literary coming-of-age story with grotesque and off-putting elements that give off horror vibes.

Q: Which book pushed you out of your comfort zone the most?

"Why Fish Don't Exist" by Lulu Miller pushed Kayla out of her comfort zone as it is a non-fiction biography that explores topics such as taxonomy and organization, which she doesn't typically read.

Q: What book would you recommend to your mom?

Kayla would recommend "The Only One Left" by Riley Sager as it is an addictive thriller with unexpected twists that would appeal to her mom's reading preferences.

Q: What book would you recommend to a general reader?

Kayla suggests "The Wedding Season" by Katie Birchall, a women's fiction book about a woman who has been left at the altar and embarks on a journey of self-discovery through attending various weddings.

Q: What book would you recommend to your enemy?

Kayla jokingly recommends "Bones in the Begonias" by Dale Meyer, a cozy mystery with a simple mystery plot and a dog, as it may not be the best book objectively, but it might appeal to different tastes.

Q: Is there a book you wish you had read sooner?

Kayla wishes she had read "Do You Dream of Terra-Two?" by Temi Oh sooner, as it is a space book with a competition element that she would have recommended to fans of the genre.

Q: Are there any books worth pushing through a DNF?

Kayla suggests "Immortal Longings" by Chloe Gong as a book that is worth pushing through a DNF. While it has a slow start, it picks up and becomes interesting, offering a different take on the retelling genre.

Q: Which book surprised you the most?

"The Haunting of Ali Hunter" by Simone St. James surprised Kayla with its storyline, which didn't go in the direction she expected. It balances elements of horror with social implications and explores themes of grief.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Kayla reveals her reading stats for July, including the number of pages she read, audiobook versus physical book preference, and her ratings across various genres.

• She discusses the 19 books she read in July, with a focus on a five-star horror that defies genre conventions and a book that pushed her out of her comfort zone.

• Kayla also answers questions from viewers, recommending books for different types of readers, including her mom, a general reader, and her enemy.