OCTOBER TBR [2023 edition]!!!

TL;DR

Megan shares her October TBR, featuring books with a fall atmosphere and creepy elements.

Transcript

hey there my name is Megan and welcome to my Channel or welcome back today I'm going to be doing my October TBR so in the month of October I do try to or like to read books that uh just have a very fall like atmosphere and if I can read books that are creepy and spooky I do like to include those as well um I'm hoping to get to all five books two of... Read More

Key Insights

• 🍂 Megan enjoys books with fall atmospheres and spooky elements for her October TBR.
• 🤗 She is open to deviating from her TBR due to mood reading.
• ✍️ Megan appreciates the atmospheric writing styles of authors like Aaron A. Craig and Margaret Rogerson.
• 😒 She intends to make use of audiobooks for a better reading experience.
• ❤️‍🩹 Megan aims to finish the Faithful and the Fallen series by the end of the year.
• 📔 The combination of intriguing premises and the spooky season influences Megan's book choices.
• 🎁 She values the creativity and unique genres presented by certain authors.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is "Nemesis Games" about?

Megan is currently reading "Nemesis Games," the fifth book in the Expanse series. While she hasn't read the back cover, she knows it continues the story of the crew of the Roci and involves political machinations and potential conflicts.

Q: What can be expected from "House of Root and Ruin"?

"House of Root and Ruin" is a companion novel to "House of Salt and Sorrow." It follows the youngest sister, Verity, who can see and interact with ghosts. The book promises a captivating atmosphere and a mix of fantasy and horror elements.

Q: Why does Megan want to read "The Vampire Lestat"?

Megan enjoyed "Interview with the Vampire" and has been wanting to continue the Vampire Chronicles series. "The Vampire Lestat" features the vampire Lestat and his story, and with it being spooky season, Megan plans to dive into it.

Q: What is the premise of "Foe"?

"Foe" by Iain Reid is a short book about a couple living on a farm in the middle of nowhere. The husband is chosen for a space mission, and a replacement is sent to stay with his wife. The intrigue comes from the mysterious nature of the replacement and the domestic thriller elements.

Q: What can readers expect from the "Ruin"?

"Ruin" is part of the Faithful and the Fallen series, which is an adult epic fantasy with a battle between good and evil. It features a large cast of characters and explores traditional fantasy elements. Despite its length, the book is quick to read due to John Gwyn's accessible writing style.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Megan plans to read five books in October, including carryovers from September.

• She is currently reading "Nemesis Games" by James S.A. Corey and "House of Root and Ruin" by Erin A. Craig.

• Megan also plans to read "The Vampire Lestat" by Anne Rice, "Foe" by Iain Reid, and "Ruin" by John Gwyn.