30 Day Read Wrap Up: The Rest of the Books

TL;DR

The author completed the 30 Day Read Challenge and read 17 books, surpassing their initial goal, and is now motivated to continue reading regularly.

Transcript

hi guys so the 30 day read is officially over and it did end maybe a couple of days ago but this is the first chance i've had to film this video and i'm going to show you the rest of the books i read i did do a midway update after i've read something like six or seven books which i will link in the description box in case you missed that and so i'm... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 The challenge motivated the author to read regularly and reignited their love for reading.
• 💨 The author recommends trying manga as a more accessible way to explore history or unfamiliar topics.
• 📔 Books of different genres, from children's books to ancient Greek literature, were included in the reading challenge.
• 💦 Shirley Jackson's works, including "We Have Always Lived in the Castle" and her short stories, received high praise from the author.
• 🧛 The author found the Vampire Knights manga series enjoyable, particularly for fans of shojo manga or vampire stories.
• 🫠 The prequel to "Seraphina" sparked interest in reading the full book.
• 🇬🇧 "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien was a satisfying conclusion to the Lord of the Rings series.

Questions & Answers

Q: How many books did the author read during the 30 Day Read Challenge?

The author read 17 books and started an 18th one.

Q: Did the author enjoy the Suki Stackhouse series?

Yes, the author enjoyed reading the first book and plans to continue reading the series.

Q: Did the menander's play live up to the author's expectations?

Yes, the author found the play by Menander to be funny and enjoyable, preferring it over the works of Aristophanes.

Q: What was the author's impression of Neil Gaiman's "The Graveyard Book"?

The author loved the book and found it enjoyable even as an older reader. They plan to read more of Gaiman's works.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The author completed the 30 Day Read Challenge, reading a total of 17 books in one month.

• They found joy in reading and plan to continue reading regularly.

• The books they read included a mix of genres and styles, such as light reading, manga, historical biography, plays, children's books, and novels.