T5W: Books I Read in One Sitting | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Adriana discusses her top 5 books that she read in one sitting or close to it.

Key Insights

• 🫠 The "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series by Rick Riordan is easy to read and offers a captivating and action-packed story.
• 🫠 "Major Crush" by Jennifer Echols is a quick read due to its relatable and authentic portrayal of the marching band experience.
• 👾 Despite its page count, the "Girl of Fire and Thorns" trilogy by Rae Carson is a fast-paced and compelling fantasy series.
• 🫠 "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" by Jesse Andrews is a quick and enjoyable YA contemporary read, thanks to its funny narration and atypical writing forms.
• 🤩 "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green captivates readers with its magnetic writing style and engrossing storylines.
• 🫠 Quick reads can be immersive and enjoyable experiences, often leading to a desire for re-reading or recommendations to others.
• ✍️ Different writing styles, relatable themes, and engaging plots all contribute to the quick reading experience.

Transcript

Bibliophiles of the internet: My name is Adriana, and today I'm here to bring you a Top 5 Wednesday video. This week's topic is our top 5 books we read in one sitting, or CLOSE to one sitting. In other words, our quickest reads. So without any further ado, let's get into the list. And for the record, none of these books are in any particular order.... Read More

Questions & Answers

Q: What made the "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series by Rick Riordan such quick and enjoyable reads?

The accessibility and easy flow of the writing, along with the fast-paced and action-packed plot, made it effortless to breeze through each book in the series.

Q: What sets "Major Crush" by Jennifer Echols apart as a quick read for Adriana?

Adriana loves how relatable and authentic the book is, particularly because it revolves around a marching band, a subject she personally connected with. The engaging story and compelling characters make it difficult for her to put the book down.

Q: Why does Adriana recommend the "Girl of Fire and Thorns" trilogy by Rae Carson as quick reads?

Despite the trilogy's intimidating page count, Adriana found herself engrossed in the story, which had a fast-paced narrative and unique world-building. The compelling plot twists and well-developed characters also contributed to her quick reading experience.

Q: What makes "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" by Jesse Andrews a fast and enjoyable read for Adriana?

Adriana found the combination of hilarious narration by Greg and the usage of different writing forms, such as scripts and character studies, to be engaging and entertaining. This, coupled with a fast-paced plot, made the book a quick and enjoyable read.

Q: What aspects of John Green's writing in "The Fault in Our Stars" captivated Adriana?

Adriana admires John Green's writing style, finding it captivating and compelling. She was initially drawn in by the intriguing first few pages and found it difficult to put the book down. The magnetic quality of Green's writing kept her engaged and resulted in her reading the entire book in one sitting.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Adriana's top book that she read in one sitting is the "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series by Rick Riordan, which she binge-read during a BookTube-a-thon.

• "Major Crush" by Jennifer Echols is one of Adriana's favorite quick reads that she finished in just one or two hours.

• Adriana highly recommends the "Girl of Fire and Thorns" trilogy by Rae Carson, which she initially thought would take a week to read but surprisingly finished quickly.

• "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" by Jesse Andrews is an enjoyable YA contemporary book that flew by due to its engaging and atypical writing style.

• "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green captivated Adriana from the beginning, and she often ended up reading the entire book in just one hour.