Books I NEED to Read in 2019

TL;DR

The content discusses a list of books the author needs to finish before the year ends, providing brief explanations and personal thoughts on each book.

Transcript

hi guys so I'm here to talk about the VIX I need to finish before 2020 before 2019 is over these books need to be right and the reason for that is that I've started all of them and I have a terrible habit of starting books getting distracted coming back to them months later but then sometimes I leave it far too long and I can't just pick it back up... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥺 The author has a habit of starting books and getting distracted, leading to the need to finish them before the year ends.
• ❓ Queer fantasy and historical fiction with paranormal elements are among the author's preferred genres.
• 📖 The author is open to deciding whether or not to finish certain books based on their enjoyment and interest.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the first book the author mentions, and why did they get distracted from finishing it?

The first book is "Turning the Storm Up" by Naomi Critzer. The author got distracted because they were looking for something more fast-paced and ended up not picking it back up.

Q: What is "Written on the Body" by Jeanette Winterson about, and why did the author struggle with it?

"Written on the Body" is a retelling of part of the Bible, specifically the story of Noah and the Ark, set in a contemporary society with elements of magic realism. The author found it to be weird and wasn't sure where the story was going, leading to a loss of enjoyment.

Q: What is unique about "The Gilda Stories" by Jewelle Gomez, and why does the author recommend it?

"The Gilda Stories" is historical fiction with paranormal lesbian vampires. The author found the writing to be gorgeous and believes it would be enjoyed by different readers, especially those interested in historical fiction and queer fiction.

Q: Why did the author put down "Everything Under" by Daisy Johnson, and when do they plan to pick it back up?

The author found the book sad and forlorn, and they weren't in the mood for such literature at the time. They plan to pick it back up when they feel more chipper and in the right frame of mind.

Q: What is the setting and premise of the Juliet Marillier book "Shadowfell"?

"Shadowfell" is set in a medieval-esque Scotland and follows a protagonist with a rare gift to see and talk to fair folk. She ends up joining a rebellion after fleeing a kingdom that has banned magic and interaction with the fair folk.

Q: Why did the author not finish "The Furies" by Katie Lowe, and how do they plan to finish it?

The author was reading the book from the library and got distracted by other books. They plan to either get it from the library again or listen to the audiobook on Scribd to remove time pressure.

Q: What is "The Persians" by Aeschylus about, and why does the author want to finish it?

"The Persians" is an ancient Greek tragic play set during the Persian War. The author is interested in ancient Greece and political literature and wants to be able to say they have read every word of the play in English.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The author has seven or eight books that they want to finish before the end of the year, including queer high fantasy novels, historical fiction with paranormal elements, and retellings of Greek myths with a contemporary twist.

• They express the desire to share their thoughts on the books they've started but haven't finished due to distractions or being in the wrong mindset.

• Some books the author is unsure if they want to finish and would like to make a final decision whether to continue or abandon them.