September 2022 Wrap Up

TL;DR

Olive discusses her fiction and non-fiction book reading and reviewing experiences in September 2022.

Transcript

hi guys Olive here here today to have a chat about the books that I read and reviewed in September 2022. we'll start off by discussing fiction because that's what I've typically been doing in these wrap-up videos but also because my fiction reading during September was a whole lot leaner than my non-fiction reading so before we get into talking abo... Read More

Key Insights

• ❓ "The Lunar Housewife" by Caroline Woods was a letdown, focusing too much on a toxic relationship.
• 📔 "Revelations" by Mary Charot reignited Olive's belief in fiction books with its compelling protagonist.
• ❓ "Know My Name" by Chanel Miller is a powerful and beautifully written memoir about sexual assault and its aftermath.
• 👅 Olive delved into non-fiction books that explore various senses, including music, scent, and taste.
• 🍍 Olive enjoyed books about apples, including "The Ghost Orchard" by Helen Humphries and "Apples" by Frank Browning.
• 📔 Olive's book reviews were featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Words Without Borders.
• 📔 Olive created a book review video comparing books on apples and a video discussing her September book reading experience.

Questions & Answers

Q: What were Olive's thoughts on "The Lunar Housewife" by Caroline Woods?

Olive found the book disappointing and unsatisfying, particularly due to the focus on a toxic relationship between the main character and her boyfriend. The lack of answers and an interesting plot further contributed to her disappointment.

Q: Did Olive find any redeeming qualities in "The Lunar Housewife"?

Olive appreciated the well-done portrayal of Ernest Hemingway as a character, although she personally doesn't have a liking for Hemingway. However, this was a small victory in an otherwise disappointing reading experience.

Q: Which book reignited Olive's belief in fiction books?

"Revelations" by Mary Charot made Olive believe in fiction again. It satisfied her craving for a read similar to "The Matrix" and she enjoyed spending time with the determined and brave protagonist, Marjorie.

Q: What is the premise of "Know My Name" by Chanel Miller?

"Know My Name" is a memoir by Chanel Miller, the victim in a highly publicized sexual assault case. Miller discusses her experience and the aftermath, including the trial, media attention, and online scrutiny she faced.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Olive's fiction reading in September was disappointing, particularly the novel "The Lunar Housewife" by Caroline Woods, which was unsatisfying and focused too much on a toxic relationship.

• Olive found solace in the historical fiction book "Revelations" by Mary Charot, which satisfied her craving for a read similar to "The Matrix."

• Olive also reread "Luckiest Girl Alive" by Jessica Knoll in anticipation of the movie adaptation and reviewed the book for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

• Olive delved into non-fiction books, including "War in Me" by F. Hassan, a translated memoir about the horrors of war, and "Know My Name" by Chanel Miller, a powerful memoir about sexual assault and its aftermath.

• Olive also explored books about music, scent, and taste, including "This is What it Sounds Like" by S. Rogers and A. August, "The Emperor of Scent" by Chandler Burr, and two books about apples.