QUITTING BOOK SERIES | BOOK STORM EP. 2 | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

In this episode, Jessie discusses new book releases, creates a book candle, answers bookish questions, and turns a book into an album.

Key Insights

• 👏 Ruta Sepetys is praised for her attention to detail and historical research in her historical fiction novels.
• 🫦 The book candle-making process using a soap mold is a bit complicated but can yield interesting results.
• 📔 Deciding when to DNF a book in a series is a personal choice, but waiting for reactions from others can provide some guidance.
• 📔 "Cursed" by Thomas Wheeler is not only a book but also a Netflix series adaptation.

Transcript

hey yo what's good reader fam welcome back to my channel today I'm bringing you episode two of book storm the series here on my channel where I guide you through a bookish storm let's kick it off with our reader on today's bookstore episode Jessie promises to talk about books and only books because books are life and life has no meaning if there ar... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the Booksplosion Book of the Month for November?

The Booksplosion Book of the Month for November is "Cursed" by Thomas Wheeler, a twist on the tale of King Arthur.

Q: What is "The Fountains of Silence" about?

"The Fountains of Silence" is a historical fiction novel by Ruta Sepetys set in Madrid in 1957, following Daniel, a Texas oil tycoon's son, as he connects with his mother's roots and documents his trip with his camera, leading to unexpected circumstances.

Q: How does Jessie decide to DNF a book from a series?

Jessie waits to see the reactions of others who felt the same way about the previous book in the series. If the reactions are positive for the next book, she gives it another chance, but if the reactions continue to be negative, she moves on and doesn't waste her time on bad books.

Q: What is the plot of "Cursed"?

"Cursed" is about Nimue, an outcast connected to dark magic, who seeks revenge after her village is slaughtered. She wields the sword of power and becomes involved in a mission to protect her people.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Jessie talks about the Booksplosion Book of the Month for October, "The Fountains of Silence" by Ruta Sepetys, a historical fiction set in Madrid, and gives her thoughts on the author's attention to detail and rich writing.

• She also introduces the Booksplosion Book of the Month for November, "Cursed" by Thomas Wheeler, a twist on the tale of King Arthur, which she is excited about due to its abundance of illustrations.

• Jessie attempts to make a book candle using a soap mold, shares her process, and evaluates the final result.

• She answers bookish questions from her viewers, discussing the guilt of not finishing a book from a series and deciding when to DNF (Did Not Finish) a book.

• Finally, she turns the book "Mockingjay" into an album, creating a tracklist and evaluating its potential success.