a lot of bad theories and some upcoming fantasy and nonfiction reads | library check-in | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

In this video, Deboki discusses her progress with the books she checked out in her previous library check-in and shares her reading plans for the next few weeks, which include fantasy novels and nonfiction books.

Key Insights

• 📚 Deboki struggles with the pace of reading books from the library and feels overwhelmed by the number of holds she has.
• ✍️ She enjoys V.E. Schwab's writing style but has reservations about the inclusion of problematic scenes in her books.
• 😮 Deboki has a theory on the rise in popularity of the fake dating trope in contemporary romance novels, linking it to the prevalence of social media.
• ⚾ She prioritizes books based on her personal preferences and feelings towards the authors.

Transcript

Hi, I’m Deboki, and this is okidokiboki, and  today I am going to be doing another library   check-in video where I will be going over  like the books that I talked about in my   last library check-in, like what books I had  checked out at that point, what I’ve actually   read or maybe not read. And then I’m gonna  go over what I have checked out r... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What were Deboki's thoughts on "The Invisible Life of Addie Larue" by V.E. Schwab?

Deboki enjoyed the book but had some reservations, particularly regarding the inclusion of problematic scenes. She appreciates V.E. Schwab's writing style and her unique approach to structure.

Q: Why did Deboki choose to suspend some of her library holds?

Deboki felt overwhelmed with the number of books she had on hold and decided to focus on the books she already had checked out. She also wanted to make time for books on her home shelves that she had been wanting to read for a while.

Q: What is Deboki's theory on the rise in popularity of the fake dating trope in contemporary romance novels?

Deboki suggests that the rise of social media may have contributed to the increased popularity of the fake dating trope. She believes that the ability to easily create a fake relationship online adds layers and complexity to the trope.

Q: What did Deboki think of "Black Sun" by Rebecca Roanhorse?

Deboki loved "Black Sun" and found it to be well-written. She appreciates the way the story jumps in time and perspective and feels fully immersed in the world created by the author.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Deboki reflects on her struggle with the pace of reading books from the library and her decision to suspend some of her holds to focus on the books she already has.

• She discusses her thoughts on "The Invisible Life of Addie Larue" by V. E. Schwab and "The Return of the Thief" by Megan Whalen Turner, highlighting their strengths and reservations.

• She gives her brief impressions on "Written in the Stars" by Alexandra Bellefleur, expressing that it was a cute romance but left no lasting impact.

• Deboki shares her theories on the rise in popularity of the fake dating trope in contemporary romance novels.

• She talks about her decision not to read "A Deadly Education" by Naomi Novik in favor of prioritizing "Black Sun" by Rebecca Roanhorse, which she loved and found well-written.

• Deboki reveals the fantasy and nonfiction books she has checked out from the library and her reasons for choosing them.