Massive Book Haul | October 2017

TL;DR

A book haul featuring a variety of genres, including thrillers, young adult novels, and period fantasy.

Transcript

hi guys so I am here yes yes I'm here for another Vic calm no guilt no guilt guides life sometimes calls for bit cause I've been saying like 10 books from publishers and I also had some book vouchers that were both very kindly given to me by books in my bag and by my aunt so things happened the books are cumulated why wouldn't they but because I kn... Read More

Key Insights

• 🍟 French literature tends to have dark themes.
• 👪 "Moonrise" explores the impact of the death penalty on families.
• 🤠 "How Not to Be a Boy" tackles toxic masculinity and gender expectations.
• 💀 "Playing Dead" explores the theme of kidnapped children and their search for the truth.
• 😫 "Hearthstone" combines a period setting with fantasy elements.
• 👏 The Gemma Doyle series by Libba Bray is highly praised.
• ❓ "Truly Madly Guilty" by Liane Moriarty is an intriguing mystery novel.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is "Lullaby" by Lee Lewis about?

"Lullaby" is a dark literary thriller about a nanny who murders the children she takes care of, and the story explores the events leading up to the crime.

Q: What is "Moonrise" by Sierra Cross about?

"Moonrise" is an emotional young adult novel about a 17-year-old boy named Jo whose brother is on death row for a crime he claims he didn't commit. Jo goes to the prison to find out the truth and navigate the impact the death penalty has on their family.

Q: What is "How Not to Be a Boy" by Robert Webb about?

"How Not to Be a Boy" is a nonfiction book by British comedian Robert Webb that tackles the gender expectations and toxic masculinity placed on boys and men, stifling their emotions and affecting their lives.

Q: What is "Playing Dead" by Julia Heaberlin about?

"Playing Dead" is a thriller novel about a woman who is contacted by someone claiming to be her biological mother, revealing that she was kidnapped as a baby. She sets off to uncover the truth behind this revelation.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• "Lullaby" by Lee Lewis is a dark literary thriller about a nanny who kills the children she cares for, exploring the events leading up to the crime.

• "Moonrise" by Sierra Cross is an emotional young adult novel about a teenager whose brother is sentenced to death for a crime he claims he didn't commit.

• "How Not to Be a Boy" by Robert Webb is a nonfiction book about gender expectations and toxic masculinity.

• "Playing Dead" by Julia Heaberlin is a thriller about a woman who discovers she was kidnapped as a baby and sets out to uncover the truth.

• "Hearthstone" by L. Catherine White is a period fantasy retelling of Pride and Prejudice with dragons.