(CC) bad audiobooks, baking apple pie, and the most reading | weekend reading vlog

TL;DR

The content is a vlog discussing the progress of reading books, including "Wanderers" by Chuck Wendig and "No Longer Human" by Junji Ito, as well as personal activities and plans.

Transcript

good morning and welcome to a another weekend  reading vlog i don't know when this one's going   to go up because i have a few things going  on vlog wise i have a vlog that just went up   yesterday because i refused to edit it for a week  for some reason and then i have another vlog that   i filmed concurrently like i filmed it throughout  the whol... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 The vlogger is currently reading "Wanderers" by Chuck Wendig and "No Longer Human" by Junji Ito.
• 🪘 "No Longer Human" delves into themes of identity, struggles with connection, and feelings of being detached and different.
• 🌱 The vlogger plans to visit their grandmother, attend a book club event, and bake an apple pie.
• 🖐️ "Wanderers" involves sleepwalkers and a mysterious virus or biological warfare, with the CDC and government playing a role.
• 👨‍🔬 The vlogger enjoys the semi-autobiographical elements in "No Longer Human" and finds the main character's struggles and search for connection compelling.
• 😃 They also mention experiencing eye strain and planning to visit an eye doctor.
• 😑 The vlogger expresses disappointment with "The Snow," describing it as containing misogyny, homophobia, and racism.
• 💭 "No Longer Human" is described as a disturbing and grotesque manga with thought-provoking themes.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the main theme of "No Longer Human" by Junji Ito?

"No Longer Human" explores the internal struggles of the main character and their difficulty in connecting with others due to feeling different and detached. It delves into themes of identity and humanity.

Q: What activities does the vlogger plan to do during the weekend?

The vlogger plans to visit their grandmother, who is healing from a fall, and help her with chores and grocery shopping. They also mention attending a book club event and baking an apple pie.

Q: How does the vlogger describe the progress of reading "Wanderers" by Chuck Wendig?

The vlogger is currently reading "Wanderers" and aims to catch up with their buddy reader. They mention that the book involves sleepwalkers and a mysterious virus or biological warfare, with the CDC and government involved.

Q: What are the vlogger's thoughts on the book "No Longer Human" by Junji Ito?

The vlogger finds "No Longer Human" intriguing, particularly the semi-autobiographical elements and the main character's struggles. They appreciate the exploration of internal conflicts and the character's search for connection.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The vlogger is currently reading "Wanderers" by Chuck Wendig and "No Longer Human" by Junji Ito.

• A buddy reading of "No Longer Human" reveals interesting themes of internal struggles and a search for connection.

• The vlogger shares plans to visit their grandmother, attend a book club event, and bake an apple pie.