BEA BOOK HAUL 2015 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

This video is about the books the YouTuber received at Book Expo America, including a book that has a companion YouTube channel, various young adult and middle-grade novels, and comics.

Key Insights

• 🖕 The YouTuber received a variety of books at Book Expo America, including young adult and middle-grade novels, as well as comics.
• ❓ They are particularly excited about "Off the Page" and "The Copper Gauntlet," both of which are companion novels.
• 💁 The YouTuber appreciates the unique formats and features of the books, such as the graphic elements in "Illuminae" and the companion YouTube channel for "Off the Page."
• 🫠 There are several titles the YouTuber is eager to read, such as "Curiosity House: The Shrunken Head," "Never Always Sometimes," and "Passenger."
• 🤯 The YouTuber also received comics, including "Saga," "Mind the Gap," and "Pretty Deadly."

Transcript

hey guys long story short I went to be EI last week and I got an absurd amount of books I went to be ei this year with the mindset that I was going to be very selective but the next thing I knew books were piling and piling and piling and I ended up bringing home more books than I expected to but that's okay because I love books so today I'm gonna ... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: Are there any books that can be read as standalone novels?

Yes, one example is "Off the Page" by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer. Although it is a companion to another novel, it can be read on its own without having read the first book.

Q: Which book received at Book Expo America is the most anticipated release of 2015 for the YouTuber?

The YouTuber's most anticipated release is "The Copper Gauntlet" by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare. They were eager to get their hands on it after reading the previous book in the series.

Q: What is the storyline of "Never Always Sometimes" by Adi Alsaid?

"Never Always Sometimes" is about two best friends who make a list of cliches they promise to avoid. However, they eventually decide to complete the list out of boredom, leading to potential romantic complications.

Q: What is the premise of "Kill the Boy Band" by Goldy Moldavsky?

"Kill the Boy Band" follows a boy band called the Rupert's, where each band member is named Rupert. The story takes a hilarious turn when one of the Ruperts is kidnapped by a fangirl.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The YouTuber received a book called "Off the Page" by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer, which is a companion to another novel but can be read as a standalone. The book has an interesting format and also has a companion YouTube channel.

• The YouTuber received a hardcover ARC of "Illuminae" by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, a book that includes graphic elements and has piqued their interest.

• The YouTuber received multiple other books, including "Wha Xero's" by Scott Westerfeld, "Curiosity House: The Shrunken Head" by Lauren Oliver and HC Chester, "Never Always Sometimes" by Adi Alsaid, "The Copper Gauntlet" by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare, "Passenger" by Alexandra Bracken, "Kill the Boy Band" by Goldy Moldavsky, and many more.