NY Time By the Book Tag

TL;DR

A book lover shares their current reads, favorite authors, and thoughts on disappointing books in a comprehensive book tag video.

Transcript

hi guys so I'm here today to do the New York Times by the book tag which is based on and a large of completion book that New York Times put out of interviews with authors I believe it was created by Marie and I'll link her channel down below I was first tag by rincey over it rincey reads about actually exactly a month ago I think and I've been mean... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 The creator has an eclectic taste in books and enjoys reading a variety of genres.
• 👾 They prioritize making their bookshelves aesthetically pleasing and fitting all their books in limited space.
• 📔 The creator values the experience of reading and appreciates both enjoyable and impactful books.
• 🐲 They have a preference for books with dragons, mythical creatures, and ancient Greek myths.
• 🫠 The creator is not embarrassed about not having read certain books and believes in reading what they enjoy.
• ❓ They found "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak to be disappointing and overhyped.
• 🫠 The creator recommends books that inspire empathy and compassion for the president to read.

Questions & Answers

Q: What books are currently on the creator's nightstand?

The creator shares the titles of books they are currently reading, including "Black Plans" by Glinda Burr, "The Man in the High Castle" by Philip K. Dick, and "The Lies of Locke Lamora" by Scott Lynch.

Q: What is the last truly great book the creator read?

The creator mentions two books, "Mansfield Park" by Jane Austen and "Everyday Sexism" by Laura Bates, which they consider truly great for different reasons.

Q: If the creator could meet any author dead or alive, who would it be?

The creator mentions Terry Pratchett as someone they would have liked to meet before he passed away, but they would also love to meet Mary Beard, a phenomenal author and classicist.

Q: What kind of stories is the creator drawn to and what do they steer clear of?

The creator mentions being an eclectic reader but is particularly drawn to stories with dragons, magical creatures, and clever retellings of ancient Greek myths. They tend to steer clear of books set in World War II and contemporary family sagas.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content is a book tag video featuring the New York Times By the Book tag, where the creator shares their current reads and favorite authors.

• The creator organizes their personal library in an eclectic way to fit all their books in limited space.

• They discuss books they are embarrassed to not have read yet and their thoughts on disappointing or overhyped books.