a new favourite book and 2021 reading goals ✨ weekly reading vlog

TL;DR

Jamie shares reading updates and future goals. Books include "A Darker Shade of Magic," "Such a Fun Age," and "Permanent Record."

Transcript

hello it's me jamie and welcome back to another video the first weekly reading vlog of 2021. so this year i've decided to try and get back into doing weekly reading vlogs which is something that i did in 2019 when i first started booktube and they were so much fun and i think people really liked them like they were the sort of videos that i would a... Read More

Key Insights

• 📔 Jamie shares personal connections and emotional impacts from books like "Permanent Record."
• 📔 Reflections on the realistic character portrayal in books like "Such a Fun Age."
• 🫠 Balancing personal challenges with reading goals and enjoyment.
• 🫠 Plans for future reads and continuing series like "A Darker Shade of Magic."
• ❓ Discussions on pacing, character development, and emotional resonance in storytelling.
• 📔 Insights on book choices and the impact of familiar genre preferences.
• 🫠 Reading challenges faced and overcoming personal struggles through literature.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does Jamie feel about "A Darker Shade of Magic" after finishing it?

Jamie gave it a 3 out of 5 stars rating, mentioning pacing issues and character development concerns, but still found it enjoyable with plans to continue the series later.

Q: What emotional impact did "Permanent Record" have on Jamie?

Jamie shed a few tears while reading "Permanent Record" due to personal connections felt with the characters and themes of love and circumstances.

Q: How does "Lock Every Door" compare to Jamie's other reads?

Jamie is less captivated by "Lock Every Door" initially, finding it less realistic and engaging compared to other reads but plans to continue with it in the following week.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Jamie discusses re-starting weekly reading vlogs for 2021, detailing current reads and plans for the week.

• Updates on "A Darker Shade of Magic," "Such a Fun Age," and "Permanent Record" with detailed thoughts on plot and characters.

• Reflects on 2021 reading goals, challenges faced with personal connections to characters, and plans for future reads.