what I want to read in May | a chunky TBR list

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This content discusses the books the author plans to read in May, including a mix of genres and subjects, as well as the books required for her university courses.

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Key Insights

• 👂 The author has a diverse reading list for May, including memoirs, fantasy romance, classic literature, and books for university courses.
• ✍️ She usually prefers novels over memoirs but appreciates the writing in "H is for Hawk."
• ♣️ The author is excited about reading "The Stardust Thief" for her book club and "The Brothers Karamazov" for her classic literature book club.
• 🫠 She is starting a Shakespeare course and will be reading various plays throughout the course.
• ✈️ The author mentions other books she plans to read, including "My Gently Raised Beast" for a light and wholesome distraction and "Even If This Love Disappears Tonight" for a sweet and sad romance.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the author's opinion on memoirs?

The author typically does not enjoy reading memoirs but finds "H is for Hawk" by Helen McDonald to have good writing, although she finds it a bit too dramatic for her taste.

Q: What is "How I Became a Nun" by Era about?

"How I Became a Nun" follows a young child in Argentina who survives a cyanide poisoning epidemic. It is described as a strange and intriguing book.

Q: What book did the author receive as a recommendation from her book club?

The author received "The Stardust Thief" by Chelsea Abdullah as a recommendation from her book club. It is a fantasy romance novel that she is looking forward to reading.

Q: What classic literature book is the author planning to read for her book club?

The author is planning to read "The Brothers Karamazov" by Dostoevsky for her classic literature book club.

Q: What is the author starting a course on at university?

The author is starting a course on Shakespeare at university.

Q: What plays will the author be reading for her Shakespeare course?

The author mentions reading plays such as "Richard III," "Richard II," "Romeo and Juliet," "Macbeth," "Hamlet," "Taming of the Shrew," "Measure for Measure," "As You Like It," "King Lear," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for her Shakespeare course.

Q: What book will the author be reading for her Latin American literature course?

The author will be reading "Captain of the Sleepers" by Montero for her Latin American literature course. It focuses on the main character's job of repatriating deceased individuals and deals with personal connections and the Puerto Rican nationalist movement.

Q: What book will the author be reading that was originally a speech?

The author will be reading "The Sasquatch at Home" by Eden Robinson, which is an intimate look into family culture and place based on a speech given by the author.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The author is currently reading "H is for Hawk" by Helen McDonald for a university memoir assignment. Although not a fan of memoirs, the writing is good, but she finds it a bit too dramatic for her liking.

• She is also reading "How I Became a Nun" by Era for a Latin American literature course. It follows a child surviving a cyanide poisoning epidemic in Argentina and is a strange and intriguing book.

• Additionally, she talks about starting "The Stardust Thief" by Chelsea Abdullah, a fantasy romance novel recommended by her book club, and "The Brothers Karamazov" by Dostoyevsky for a classic literature book club.

• She also mentions beginning a course on Shakespeare and will be reading "Richard III" and other plays throughout the course.

• Lastly, the author plans to read "My Gently Raised Beast" by Minoa for a light and wholesome distraction, as well as "Even If This Love Disappears Tonight" by Misaki Ichijou as a sweet and sad romance novel.