So many DISAPPOINTING RECENT READS 😡 + New FAV book of ALL TIME 📚 June Wrap Up [CC]

TL;DR

In this video, Jesse shares their June reading statistics, including genres, book formats, and ratings. They highlight their favorite books like "Finley Donovan is Killing It," "The Passing Playbook," and "Punch Me Up to the Gods." They also discuss problematic elements in some books and recommend "Dear Senthuran" by Akwaeke Emezi as their new favorite book of all time.

Transcript

what up my channel? welcome back to another  video! i'm jesse and you're watching... welcome to my very late june wrap up. messi  jesse is here in house and we have our reading   journal out ...we're gonna give you the stats  we're gonna give you the statistic teA on our   pride month reads. so during the month of june is  known as lgbtq pride mont... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤩 June was a great month of reading for Jesse, with a high average rating of 4.7 stars.
• 🈷️ The blackathon in February and queer celebratory month in June contribute to Jesse's higher reading satisfaction during these months.
• 🧡 Jesse enjoyed a diverse range of genres, including historical fiction, magical realism, fantasy, non-fiction, and contemporaries.
• 📔 Some books had problematic elements, particularly in the portrayal of closeted characters.

Questions & Answers

Q: What were Jesse's favorite books from June?

Jesse's favorite books from June were "Finley Donovan is Killing It," "The Passing Playbook," "Punch Me Up to the Gods," and "Dear Senthuran."

Q: Did Jesse have any issues with the books they read?

Yes, Jesse mentioned problematic elements in some books regarding the portrayal of closeted characters. They discussed this further in a separate video.

Q: What genres did Jesse read in June?

Jesse read a variety of genres, including historical fiction, magical realism, fantasy, non-fiction, and contemporaries.

Q: How many books did Jesse read in June?

Jesse read a total of 13 books in June.

Q: Which book did Jesse recommend as their new favorite?

Jesse recommended "Dear Senthuran" by Akwaeke Emezi as their new favorite book of all time.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Jesse read 13 books in June with a total page count of 4,346. They had a high average rating of 4.7 stars.

• Genres included historical fiction, magical realism, fantasy, non-fiction, and contemporaries, and they read both physical books and audiobooks.

• Jesse's favorite books of the month were "Finley Donovan is Killing It," "The Passing Playbook," "Punch Me Up to the Gods," and "Dear Senthuran."