August Wrap Up || 2020

TL;DR

Gabby shares her August reading progress, surpassing her Goodreads goal of 100 books, and reviews several books including horror, thrillers, and contemporary romances.

Transcript

hey how's it going my name is gabby welcome back to my channel and today i'm going to be doing my august wrap up [Applause] it's already the end of august can you believe it you could almost say august slipped away into a moment in time or august sipped away like a bottle of wine you know i had to do it you know i had to but wow august is already g... Read More

Key Insights

• 😱 Gabby's favorite horror book of the month was "The Patient" by Jasper DeWitt, which she found genuinely scary and gave her nightmares.
• 👯 "The Voting Booth" by Brandy Colbert highlights the importance of young people using their voice and voting for change.
• 🍇 "The Night Swim" by Megan Goldin explores rape culture and how society handles rape victims.
• 🖐️ "Playing Nice" by JP Delaney offers a unique premise and delves into the ethical complexities of child switching.
• 👪 "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett is a powerful story that touches on race, identity, and family dynamics.
• ❣️ "Stay Gold" by Tobly McSmith is a heartwarming young adult contemporary romance that tackles heavy topics such as dysphoria, transphobia, and homophobia.
• 👩‍🦳 "The Beauty in Breaking" by Michele Harper provides insights into being a black woman in a mostly white male-dominated field.
• 😆 "The Institute" by Stephen King is a sci-fi thriller with supernatural elements and strong character development.
• ☠️ "Heart Bones" by Colleen Hoover is a dark, gritty young adult romance with memorable characters.

Questions & Answers

Q: What book did Gabby consider to be the scariest horror novel she has read?

The scariest horror novel that Gabby read in August was "The Patient" by Jasper DeWitt. She had to stop reading because she was getting so scared and it gave her nightmares.

Q: What is the relevance of "The Voting Booth" by Brandy Colbert in today's society?

"The Voting Booth" emphasizes the importance of young people using their voice and voting, showing that their vote and their voice matter in bringing about change.

Q: Why did Gabby find "The Night Swim" by Megan Goldin difficult to read?

"The Night Swim" deals with a heavy trigger warning of rape, which made it difficult for Gabby to read. The book delves into topics of rape culture and how society handles rape victims.

Q: What impressed Gabby about "Playing Nice" by JP Delaney?

Gabby was pleasantly surprised by the unique premise of "Playing Nice" and found it to be an interesting thriller. The book explores a situation where two families discover their sons were switched at birth and the ethical complexities that arise.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Gabby read a total of 14 books in August, surpassing her Goodreads goal of 100 books for the year.

• She had four five-star books, eight four-star books, and only two books that slightly disappointed her.

• Gabby read books from various genres, including horror, thrillers, young adult romance, sci-fi, non-fiction, and literary fiction.