10 Year Challenge Book Tag

TL;DR

Olive participates in the 10 Year Challenge Book Tag, reflecting on her favorite books in 2009 and 2019, as well as changes in her reading habits over the past decade.

Transcript

hi guys olive here here today to do a tag video that I surprisingly enough was actually tagged in and furthermore I was tagged by the creator the amazing rincey from rincey reads who always has been and continues to be such an inspiration to me created a new tag for the end of the year that's based off of those 10 year challenges that have been goi... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 Olive's love for "The Great Gatsby" has endured over the past decade, reflecting its timeless appeal and impact on her reading journey.
• 👂 She is excited about the potential favorites she may discover in 2019 as she still has books on her December TBR list.
• 😑 "The Secrets We Kept" by Laura Prescott has left a negative impression on Olive, with her expressing strong dislike for the book.
• 🫠 Olive's interest in reading young adult novels has diminished since her teenage years, replaced by a deep love for nonfiction.
• 📔 She reflects on the changes in her reading habits over the past decade, including breaking the habit of buying books but not reading them and prioritizing the books on her TBR list.
• 👂 Olive aims to improve her dedication to finishing all the books on her TBR list and carving out time for any stragglers that may get left behind.

Questions & Answers

Q: What was Olive's favorite book in 2009 and why?

Olive's favorite book in 2009 was "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald. She fell in love with the book during high school and it remained her favorite for years. She appreciates the layered storytelling and even read a non-fiction book about its history and legacy.

Q: What is Olive's favorite book of 2019 so far?

Olive does not have a definitive answer for her favorite book of 2019 as the year has not yet ended and she still has books on her December TBR list. She mentions having some potential favorites in mind but is hesitant to finalize her choices.

Q: What was Olive's least favorite book in 2019 and why?

Olive strongly disliked "The Secrets We Kept" by Laura Prescott. She expressed her dissatisfaction with the book in her September wrap-up video. While she refrains from providing specific details to avoid further frustration, she suggests watching her wrap-up video for a more detailed explanation.

Q: Which book published in 2009 does Olive still want to read?

Olive mentions "The Girl with Glass Feet" by Ali Shaw as a book published in 2009 that she is interested in reading. She recalls it being popular among BookTube creators and is drawn to the magical wintery tale about a girl slowly turning into glass.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Olive discusses her favorite book in 2009, "The Great Gatsby," and how it influenced her love for literature.

• She shares that her favorite book of 2019 is yet to be determined, as she still has books on her December TBR list.

• Olive reveals her least favorite book in 2019, "The Secrets We Kept," and explains her strong dislike for it.

• She mentions a book published in 2009, "The Girl with Glass Feet," that she still wants to read, and expresses excitement for a book published in 2019 that she aims to finish before 2020.