Every Book I've Read in 2020 / Mid Year Wrap Up (cc)

TL;DR

Jesse's 2020 book wrap-up contains a variety of books, including memoirs, thrillers, fantasies, and YA contemporaries.

Transcript

What up my channel! Welcome back to another video. I'm Jesse, and you're watching.... Wow, thank you for waiting literally seven months for me to finally make this video. I haven't done a wrap up on my channel since November of 2018 and literally every single month in 2020. I have said I'm gonna do a wrap-up and I just have never gotten around to... Read More

Key Insights

• 📘 "All Boys Aren't Blue" is Jesse's favorite book of 2020 so far, and she highly recommends it for its insightful and intersectional portrayal of being Black and queer.
• 🤍 "The Majesties" explores Chinese Malay politics, wealthy families, and the perpetuation of white supremacy.
• 🈴 "The Vanishing Half" delves into the experiences of two Black sisters, one of whom passes as white, and addresses themes of racial identity and passing.
• 🫱 "The Poppy War" is a dark and twisty fantasy that tackles themes of war, power, and personal sacrifice.
• 🤠 "Black Flamingo" is a celebration of queerness and self-discovery through the story of a Greek-Black boy's journey into drag performance.
• 🛟 "Minor Feelings" is a powerful essay collection that examines racial identity and explores Asian American experiences through the lens of the author's life.
• 😀 "How We Fight for Our Lives" is a vulnerable memoir about growing up Black and gay in America, highlighting the complexities of identity and the challenges faced by queer people of color.

Questions & Answers

Q: What were Jesse's favorite books from her 2020 wrap-up?

Jesse's favorite books were "The Majesties" by Tiffany Tsao, "The Poppy War" by R.F. Kuang, and "Black Flamingo" by Dean Atta.

Q: How did Jesse feel about "The Vanishing Half" by Britt Bennett?

Jesse loved "The Vanishing Half" and praised its writing, storytelling, and exploration of racial identity.

Q: What types of books did Jesse read in 2020?

Jesse read a mix of memoirs, contemporary fiction, fantasy, thrillers, and YA contemporaries.

Q: Did Jesse meet her reading goals for the year?

Jesse met some of her reading goals, such as reading more horror, thriller, and nonfiction. However, she did not meet her goals of reading more comics and audiobooks.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Jesse reviews various books she read from January to June, including memoirs, contemporary fiction, fantasy, and thrillers.

• Notable titles include "All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M Johnson, "Such a Fun Age" by Kylie Reed, and "The Majesties" by Tiffany Tsao.

• Jesse also discusses her thoughts on goals, reading diverse authors, and the impact certain books had on her mental health.