I binged the whole series 👉👈 | December 2022 Wrap Up

TL;DR

Olive reviews books from various genres, including fiction, non-fiction, and memoirs, sharing her thoughts and recommendations for each.

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hi guys Olive here here today to talk about the books that I read and reviewed in December 2022. December reading tends to get overshadowed by all of the amazing end-of-year content that we always have here on booktube but I had some pretty interesting reactions to the books that I read in December everything from bitter disappointment to a favorit... Read More

Key Insights

• 🎄 The Lovelight Farm series is a delightful romance series set in a small town and centered around a Christmas tree farm.
• 🤨 "Ain't on Please" was a disappointment due to its poor writing and focus on mundane drama.
• 🦕 "Enchant Interest of Numbers" had odd choices and focused too much on Ada Lovelace's early life, but still provided an enjoyable overall reading experience.
• 😚 "The Hunger Trace" started strong but fell short of expectations, with the story losing impact as it progressed.
• 👷‍♀️ "Diary of a Void" was a funny and cute novel about a woman faking a pregnancy to avoid cleaning up after her male co-workers.
• 🪭 "Dangerous Rhythms" explored the intersection of organized crime and jazz music, recommended for established jazz fans.
• 🧔 "A Shape in the Dark" offered a gritty and atmospheric look at bear encounters in the wilderness, along with discussions on bear hunting.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the Lovelight Farm series about?

The Lovelight Farm series is a romance series set in a small town in Maryland, featuring Christmas tree farm workers and their love stories.

Q: Why was "Ain't on Please" by Dumois a disappointment?

"Ain't on Please" had poor writing and focused on mundane drama, such as whether the main character should sell the Instagram account, overshadowing the interesting concept of a celebrity gossip Instagram account.

Q: What did Olive enjoy about "Enchant Interest of Numbers"?

Olive enjoyed "Enchant Interest of Numbers" overall, but felt it had some odd choices, such as writing the book as if Ada Lovelace herself was writing her memoirs. There was also too much focus on Ada's early life instead of her later life and work.

Q: What did Olive like about "Diary of a Void"?

Olive enjoyed "Diary of a Void," a Japanese novel about a woman who fakes a pregnancy to avoid cleaning up after her male co-workers. The book was funny, cute, and well-done, with a unique story.

Q: Who would enjoy reading "Dangerous Rhythms" by TJ English?

"Dangerous Rhythms" is recommended for established jazz fans, as it delves into the intersection of organized crime and jazz music. However, it may be challenging for beginners due to the assumption of prior knowledge.

Q: What stood out about "A Shape in the Dark" by Bjorn Dila?

"A Shape in the Dark" impressed Olive with its gritty and atmospheric portrayal of bear encounters in the wilderness. The author's honest exploration of the harsh realities of nature and discussion of bear hunting added depth to the book.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Olive binged and enjoyed the Lovelight Farm romance series, set in a small town, featuring a Christmas tree farm and delightful romances.

• "Ain't on Please" by Dumois was a disappointment, with mundane drama and poor writing overshadowing the interesting concept of a celebrity gossip Instagram account.

• Olive found "Enchant Interest of Numbers" by Jennifer Chavarini enjoyable overall, although it had some odd choices and focused too much on Ada Lovelace's early life.

• "The Hunger Trace" by Edward Hogan left Olive disappointed with a story that went off the rails after an initially promising start.

• Olive gave a positive review of "Diary of a Void" by Emiyagi, a Japanese novel about a woman who fakes a pregnancy to avoid cleaning up after her male co-workers.

• Olive recommends "Dangerous Rhythms" by TJ English to established jazz fans, but notes that it may be challenging for beginners due to the assumption of prior knowledge.

• Olive shares thoughts on two books on bears, "On Being a Bear" by Remy Marion and "A Shape in the Dark" by Bjorn Dila, enjoying both but having more to say about the latter.

• "All the Colors Came Out" by Kate Fagan impressed Olive with its beautiful writing and memoir-style exploration of the author's relationship with her father before his death from ALS.