February Wrap-Up & TBR | Monthly Wrap-Up

TL;DR

Struggled with February reads, excited for March TBR including manga and literary fiction.

Transcript

hi this is aboki and today I am going to be doing my wrap up for what I read in February as well as they currently reading / TBR for March to be honest surgery was actually not a great reading one for me I had kind of a bit of a rut I think and I'm still trying to work my way out of it so i usually do these videos in order of like how much I liked ... Read More

Key Insights

• ❓ Romance genre struggle in February reading.
• ⚧️ Diverse TBR for March includes manga, literary fiction, and gender-swap Sherlock Holmes.
• ❓ Critical analysis of character relationships in "All the Birds in the Sky."
• ❓ Tension between expectations and adaptations in "A Study in Scarlet Women."
• 🪛 Approach to literary fiction and plot-driven narratives.
• 🕵️‍♀️ Excitement for exploring manga and female revenge genres.
• 💦 Personal reflections on balancing work and video production.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why did the speaker struggle with their February reads?

The speaker found that the romance novels they picked up in February did not engage them, resulting in several did-not-finish books.

Q: What was the standout book for the speaker in February?

"All the Birds in the Sky" by Charlie Jane Anders stood out for its unique storyline blending science, magic, and character relationships.

Q: What is the speaker's perception of "A Study in Scarlet Women" as a gender-swap Sherlock Holmes adaptation?

The speaker is somewhat hesitant about the underlying romance in the gender-swap adaptation, but is enjoying the lighthearted approach to the story.

Q: How does the speaker approach literary fiction like "The Vegetarian" compared to other genres?

The speaker approaches literary fiction cautiously, as they prefer plot-driven narratives, but are curious to see how "The Vegetarian" unfolds.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• February reading was disappointing, with several did not finish books in the romance genre.

• March TBR includes diverse genres like manga, literary fiction, and gender-swap Sherlock Holmes.

• Highlight of the month was "All the Birds in the Sky" for its unique storyline.