Quarterly Reading Wrap Up, Stats & Favourites [CC]

TL;DR

Kayla reviews 42 books from April to June, including favorites like "Hood Feminism" and "The Wicker King."

Transcript

hi friends it's Kayla. This is going to be a kind of mashup of two different things- so every three months I do a quarterly update where I tell you or I give you stats about the last three months of reading but this time since I didn't do a May or June wrap-up I am going to actually go through every title and tell you the star rating I gave it and ... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤩 Kayla reviews 42 books from April to June, with standout favorites in various genres and star ratings.
• 🫠 She highlights impactful reads like "Hood Feminism," "Cemetery Boys," and "Stay Gold" for their thought-provoking storytelling.
• 🥰 Kayla emphasizes the importance of diverse representation in literature and passing along books to ensure marginalized voices are heard.

Questions & Answers

Q: How does Kayla organize her quarterly book review and ratings?

Kayla organizes her book reviews by giving star ratings to each book, highlighting her favorites, and discussing the genres and number of books read in the quarter.

Q: What are some of the standout books that Kayla recommends from her reading list?

Some standout books that Kayla recommends include "Hood Feminism," "Cemetery Boys," "Stay Gold," and "You Should See Me in a Crown" for their impactful storytelling and diverse representation.

Q: Why does Kayla emphasize passing along certain books to other reviewers?

Kayla emphasizes passing along certain books, like "Cemetery Boys," to other reviewers to ensure that diverse voices and perspectives are heard and represented in book reviews, especially when it comes to marginalized communities.

Q: How does Kayla describe her reading experience and emotional response to books like "The Wicker King" and "Felix Ever After"?

Kayla describes her emotional response to books like "The Wicker King" and "Felix Ever After" as deeply impactful and notes how they elicited strong emotions and made her reflect on identity, relationships, and representation in literature.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Kayla reviews 42 books read from April to June, giving star ratings and highlighting favorites.

• She covers various genres like nonfiction, thriller, middle grade, and contemporary.

• Standout books include "Hood Feminism," "Cemetery Boys," "Stay Gold," and "You Should See Me in a Crown."