My 2020 Backlist TBR

TL;DR

In this video, the content creator discusses a collection of books that she plans to read throughout the year, covering various genres and authors.

Transcript

Hi guys! Welcome back to my channel. Uh I'm very sick I can barely hear myself. I'm very sniffly, so there may be some interesting auditory things happening. Something that I've noticed has become a lot more popular is doing a TBR for the year. These are all books that have been added to my TBR prior to moving back to New Hampshire so I believe the... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 The content creator aims to read 14 books from her TBR list in 2020, alongside achieving her goal of reading 115 books in total.
• 😑 She expresses her preference for certain authors and genres, such as Michael Crichton and retellings of classic stories.
• 🫠 The content creator considers factors like the author's drug use and emotional impact when deciding whether to read specific books.
• 📔 She appreciates the aesthetic appeal of book covers and mentions the beautiful covers of some of the mentioned books.
• 🖕 The content creator plans to provide a mid-year check-in and updates on her progress with these books.
• 😷 Discussions about distinct genres, including non-fiction medical experiences, darker fairy tale retellings, and science fiction, are featured.
• 📔 The content creator values recommendations from other booktubers and mentions books recommended by Jean from Jean's Bookish Thoughts.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does the content creator feel about Beowulf retellings, considering she has read previous adaptations?

The content creator is cautiously optimistic about reading "Eaters of the Dead" by Michael Crichton. She believes it is possible to write a successful Beowulf retelling and hopes to enjoy it.

Q: What are the content creator's thoughts on Chuck Palahniuk's books?

The content creator has mixed feelings about Chuck Palahniuk's fiction novels. While she enjoyed "Fight Club" and its sequels, she generally doesn't find his other novels as compelling. She is unsure if she will keep or unhauled "Invisible Monsters" in the future.

Q: What is the premise of "A Darker Shade of Magic" by V.E. Schwab?

"A Darker Shade of Magic" deals with two versions of London, each with its own level of magic. The content creator has some difficulty remembering the exact plot but highlights that the book received significant popularity.

Q: Can the content creator elaborate on "The Day of the Triffids" by John Wyndham?

In "The Day of the Triffids," an event causes most of the population to go blind, while some people retain their sight. They navigate a chaotic London filled with blind individuals looking to prey on others. Additionally, carnivorous plants called "Triffids" pose a threat to those who are left.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content creator shares books that were added to her TBR (To Be Read) list before moving back to New Hampshire, dating back to 2013.

• She discusses several books, including Michael Crichton's "Five Patients" and "Eaters of the Dead," a retelling of Beowulf.

• The content creator also mentions books by authors such as Jasper Fforde, Chuck Palahniuk, V.E. Schwab, and John Wyndham.