The Booktube Postscript Tag for 2021

TL;DR

A booktube creator reflects on their favorite and longest books read in 2021, discusses new reads outside their comfort zone, and shares their experiences as a booktuber.

Transcript

welcome to 2022 which at this point is feeling like it's going to be pretty much a repeat of 2021 but don't really need the harshmellow as we start off on this brand new year so instead let's take a moment to reflect on the year that was with the book postscript tag 2021 question one the longest book you read and the book that took you the longest ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 The creator had a great year of reading, with multiple five-star book reviews and no reading slumps.
• 📔 They discovered and enjoyed books they initially resisted, such as "Shuggie Bain" by Douglas Stuart and "No One Is Talking About This" by Patricia Lockwood.
• 👏 The creator recommends "Skinship" by Yanchee's short story collection as their favorite of the year, praising its deep exploration of identity and fitting in.
• 💆 They highlight "Love After Love" by Ingrid Persaud as a book with mass appeal, offering emotional and engaging storytelling that would resonate with many readers.
• 🔬 The creator recommends "The Three-Body Problem" by Cixin Liu for readers who enjoy sci-fi, acknowledging its complex science concepts and praise for the series.
• 🖤 They reflect on their year as a booktuber, acknowledging the challenges of the pandemic, lack of future plans, and less frequent video uploads due to work and personal reasons.
• 🙏 The creator encourages others to try the Book Postscript Tag and wishes everyone a great year of reading.

Questions & Answers

Q: What was the longest book the creator read in 2021 and how did they feel about it?

The longest book was "Cloud Cuckoo Land" by Anthony Doerr, which the creator found to be a captivating and highly enjoyable read, deserving of a five-star rating.

Q: Which book took the longest time for the creator to read in 2021 and why?

"Crosshairs" by Catherine Hernandez took the longest time to read due to the creator's involvement in judging for a book prize. While they found it decent, they felt it was heavy-handed in its approach to diversity.

Q: How many books did the creator reread in 2021 and why?

The creator does not typically reread books because they believe there are too many great books to discover. However, they did reread "Lemon" by Quagno Sun to better understand the story and clues, which improved their rating from three stars to four.

Q: What was the creator's favorite reread of the year?

The creator only reread one book, so they mention rediscovering the works of Agatha Christie, specifically "And Then There Were None" as a standout read that evoked nostalgic memories.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The longest book read in 2021 was "Cloud Cuckoo Land" by Anthony Doerr, a 626-page book that the creator found captivating and deserving of a five-star rating.

• "Crosshairs" by Catherine Hernandez took the longest time to read due to being busy with judging duties for a book prize. While the book was decent, it felt heavy-handed in its emphasis on diversity.

• The creator mentions reading only one book this year. "Lemon" by Quagno Sun, which they initially found confusing but enjoyed more upon rereading it with a different perspective.