READER TASTE TEST ft. @ellias | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Jessie and Elias test each other on their reading tastes and preferences, sponsored by Book of the Month, and share their book picks for the month of September.

Key Insights

• 📔 Book of the Month is a popular book subscription service that offers a variety of curated book options each month.
• 🫠 Jessie and Elias have varying reading tastes and preferences, with Jessie leaning towards contemporary and speculative fiction and Elias enjoying thrillers and fantasy.
• 💪 They both have strong opinions about their favorite and least favorite books, with some surprising contrasts.
• 🫵 While they may not always agree, they enjoy discussing books and sharing recommendations with each other and their viewers.
• 📔 Book adaptations are a topic of discussion, with varying opinions on their success and quality.
• 🍦 They prefer paperbacks over hardbacks, but Elias has a soft spot for hardcovers.
• 🪘 Duologies and standalone books are preferred by both, as they offer complete stories without the commitment of a long series.

Transcript

what up hello everybody welcome back to my channel today i'm here with elias hello everyone i'm from the channel elias i'm here in la hanging out with elias and i thought it'd be fun to test each other over our reading tastes reading preferences reading interests and see how well we know each other before we get to it though today's video is being ... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What is Book of the Month and how does it work?

Book of the Month is a monthly book subscription service that curates a list of five to seven books to choose from. Subscribers can pick a book of their choice each month for a set price.

Q: What is the book "Other Birds" about?

"Other Birds" is a magical realism book that follows Zoe as she moves to her mother's hometown after her passing. She immerses herself in the community, joining others in coping with loss and moving forward.

Q: What is the premise of "Killers of a Certain Age"?

"Killers of a Certain Age" is a mystery thriller with a humorous side. It revolves around four assassins in their 80s who are retiring but find themselves targeted and having to go against their own organization.

Q: Which book did Elias pick as his all-time favorite?

Elias's all-time favorite book is "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor.

Q: What book did Jessie dislike that others loved?

Jessie disliked "The Good Girl's Guide to Murder" by Holly Jackson, despite its popularity.

Q: Which genre does Jessie generally dislike?

Jessie tends to not enjoy sci-fi and non-fiction genres.

Q: What is Jessie's favorite trope?

Jessie's favorite trope is friends-to-lovers.

Q: What is Elias's favorite book adaptation?

Elias has a special place in his heart for the "Percy Jackson" movie adaptation.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Jessie and Elias discuss their reading tastes and preferences, highlighting their favorite books and genres.

• They share their book picks for the month of September, including "Other Birds" and "Killers of a Certain Age."

• They also discuss books they loved that others hated and vice versa and their opinions on book adaptations.