Reading Rush 2020 TBR

TL;DR

April shares her TBR (To Be Read) pile for the Reading Rush challenge, including books that match different prompts.

Transcript

hi everyone it is April from getting cocoa with it today I'm here to do my reading rush TBR so let's get right into it before we begin we need to talk about my hair this is curling my curl sent over here I used a curling iron and this will drop out but I really wanted to film this but I look slightly like a poodle at the moment but that's fine you ... Read More

Key Insights

• 📙 April is excited to participate in the Reading Rush challenge and has chosen a diverse range of books for different prompts.
• 💩 The TBR pile includes "Mexican Gothic," "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse," "Anne of Green Gables," "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder," and others.
• 🥰 April expresses her love for gothic and horror genres, especially during the summer season.
• 🫠 She aims to read shorter books during the challenge to increase her chances of completion.
• 🫠 April has a preference for reading books before watching their movie adaptations.
• 🫠 She enjoys participating in read-a-thons and recommends others to join in the Reading Rush.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the Reading Rush challenge?

The Reading Rush is an annual reading challenge that takes place from July 20th to the 26th, where participants aim to read a certain number of books within a week.

Q: Why did April choose "Mexican Gothic" for the prompt of reading a book with a cover that matches the color of her birthstone?

April chose "Mexican Gothic" because the cover is emerald green, which matches the birthstone for the month of May, and she has heard great things about the book.

Q: Which book did April select for the prompt of reading a book that starts with the word "the"?

April chose "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse" by Charlie Mackesy, a short and beautiful book that she received from a subscriber, which she believes will be emotionally moving.

Q: Why did April decide to read "Anne of Green Gables" for the prompt of reading a book that inspired a movie she has already seen?

April, as a Canadian, wants to celebrate Canada Day and embrace her country's culture by finally reading "Anne of Green Gables," despite having already watched the 80s mini-series adaptation multiple times.

Q: How did April choose the book for the prompt of reading the first book she touches?

April gathered a stack of books and randomly selected "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" by Holly Jackson, a young adult mystery thriller recommended by other booktubers which she believes will be an enjoyable read.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• April discusses participating in the Reading Rush challenge and her excitement for the event.

• She shares her TBR pile and explains the books she chose for different prompts.

• April provides brief descriptions of each book, including "Mexican Gothic," "The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse," "Anne of Green Gables," and others.