Mid year Book Freakout Tag 2020

TL;DR

In this video, April shares her favorite books she has read so far in 2020 and discusses her most anticipated releases for the rest of the year.

Transcript

hi guys it is April from getting hooker with it today we're here to do the mid-year freak out tag I can't believe it's already this time of year let's get into it yeah in some ways it feels like it's been the longest year in the world um and in some ways it feels like time has just flown by but it's time to do this tag I do it every year and every ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🗯️ "Miracle Creek" by Angie Kim explores the gray areas of right and wrong, showcasing flawed characters and their terrible actions.
• 👶 "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood continues the dystopian world of "The Handmaid's Tale" with new perspectives.
• 😱 "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires" by Grady Hendrix combines horror and humor in a story about a book club's encounter with a potential vampire.
• 💀 "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell explores the grief of Shakespeare after the death of his son, drawing praise for its exploration of emotions.
• 😥 "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah disappointed April due to the writing style and lack of connection with the characters' development.
• 🙂 "Dear Mrs. Bird" by AJ Pearce was a pleasant surprise, starting off light-hearted but becoming more serious as the story progresses.
• 👶 Stacey Hall's gothic historical fiction novels, such as "The Foundling" and "The Familiars," have made her a new favorite author for April.
• 🚠 April was not able to choose between Frida Klein from the "Frida Klein" series by Nicci French and Queeny from "Queeny" by Candice Carty-Williams as her favorite characters.
• 😢 "Binnacle Boys" by Colson Whitehead, a fictionalized account of the London Blitz, made April cry with its heartfelt portrayal of racism.
• 😀 "The Tale of Despereaux" by Kate DiCamillo is a feel-good book that brings a smile to April's face.
• 📔 April loves the cover of "The Splendid and the Vile" by Erik Larson, a nonfiction book about the London Blitz and Winston Churchill's response to it.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the best book April has read so far in 2020?

April's favorite book is "Miracle Creek" by Angie Kim. She describes it as a compelling courtroom drama that delves into the complexities of the human experience.

Q: What is April's most anticipated release for the second half of the year?

April is excited to read "Hamnet" by Maggie O'Farrell, a historical fiction about Shakespeare and the grief he experiences after the death of his son.

Q: What is the biggest disappointment of the year for April?

April was disappointed by "The Great Alone" by Kristin Hannah. She found the writing style frustrating and did not connect with the characters' development.

Q: What book made April cry?

"The Nickel Boys" by Colson Whitehead made April cry. It tells a poignant story about racism and abuse during the time of the Civil Rights Movement.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• April's favorite book of the year so far is "Miracle Creek" by Angie Kim, a courtroom drama that explores the gray areas of right and wrong.

• Her best sequel is "The Testaments" by Margaret Atwood, which continues the dystopian world of "The Handmaid's Tale" from different perspectives.

• She is eager to read "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires" by Grady Hendrix, a horror novel about a book club's encounter with a potential vampire.