Book Recommendations for #Quarantineathon

TL;DR

April provides book recommendations for different prompts of Quarantine Athan, including books about tough times, people at risk of COVID-19, essential workers, and things we miss during quarantine.

Transcript

hi guys it is April from getting hooker with it today I'm here to give you some recommendations for quarantine Athan so let's get into it so if you don't know I am hosting a read-a-thon for the first time called quarantine athon it's happening from May 3rd to the 30th is basically for the month of May whether you are staying home like me or whether... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 Quarantine Athan is a read-a-thon organized by April to encourage people to respect quarantine rules and find bookish reasons to do so.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is Quarantine Athan?

Quarantine Athan is a read-a-thon organized by April to encourage people to respect quarantine rules and find bookish reasons to do so.

Q: What are some recommended books about tough times?

April suggests "As Bright as Heaven" about the Spanish flu, "The Book Thief" about World War II, and "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" about the German occupation during the war.

Q: Which books are recommended for people at risk of COVID-19?

April recommends "The Heart's Invisible Furies" about an elderly gay man in 1950s Ireland, "Before We Were Yours" about orphans kidnapped and sold during the Great Depression, and "Little Women" about a character named Beth who falls ill.

Q: What are some recommended books about essential workers?

April suggests "Silva's Journey" about a nurse during World War II, "Mr. Flood's Last Resort" about a caretaker for a hoarder, "When Breath Becomes Air" about a doctor's perspective on the end of his life, and "We Were Eight Years in Power" about journalists during Obama's presidency.

Q: Which books are recommended for those missing their family and friends during quarantine?

April recommends "Dear Mrs. Bird" about the friendship between two women during World War II, "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine" about a woman's journey to friendship, and "This is How It Always Is" about a supportive family navigating their child's transition.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• April introduces Quarantine Athan, a read-a-thon happening in May that encourages people to respect quarantine rules and provides bookish reasons to do so.

• She recommends books about tough times, including "As Bright as Heaven" and "The Book Thief," books about people at risk of COVID-19, such as "The Heart's Invisible Furies" and "Before We Were Yours," books about essential workers like nurses and doctors, including "Silva's Journey" and "When Breath Becomes Air," and books about things we miss during quarantine, such as "The Bookshop on the Corner" and "Daisy Jones & The Six."