Booktube-A-Thon | Goals & TBR cupofbooks 2014-07-12 | DREAM BIG, BOOKTUBE-A-THON-ERS! I will be joining the BookTube-A-Thon next week (July 14 - June 20, 2014). I'm feeling realistic and optimistic.What is the BookTube-a-thon?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m62lggbhBIWhat is The Lord of the Rings summer readalong?goodreads.com/group/show/134884-lord-of-the-rings-buddy-readBOOKS MENTIONEDThe Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings #2) by J.R.R. TolkienShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/16694My Updates: goodreads.com/review/show/106660162The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings #3) by J.R.R. TolkienShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/49891Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa LahiriShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/3855060White Teeth by Zadie SmithShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/4204Bi Notes for a Bisexual Revolution by Shiri EisnerShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/16073046Merrick (The Vampire Chronicles #7) by Anne RiceShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/43781My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
LGBT Readathon | TBR cupofbooks 2015-05-26 | Hey, look! A video! With bad lighting! Do I deliver or do I deliver?LGBT Readathon Info: http://daydreamersthoughts.co.uk/lgbt-readathon-announcement-25th-31st-mayFaye at Daydreamer's Thoughts:http://daydreamersthoughts.co.ukBOOKS MENTIONED:Prince of Punk Rock (Radical Rock Stars #1) by Jenna GalickiShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/20549512-the-prince-of-punk-rockGo Tell It On The Mountain by James BaldwinShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/18248426-go-tell-it-on-the-mountainDrawing Blood by Billy MartinShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/47588.Drawing_BloodTell Me Again How A Crush Should Feel by Sara FarizanShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/20312458-tell-me-again-how-a-crush-should-feelMy Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jessiequinnMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Review | Falling into Place cupofbooks 2014-12-23 | Shiny covers are the worst! Also I forgot to mention this novel also contains quite a few scenes with slurs (specifically homophobic and sexist). Your mileage may vary on how you feel about these scenes, but I did feel they had a purpose for the most part.Falling Into Place by Amy ZhangShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18163646My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Challenge Accepted | Nanowrimo & Yearly Reading Challenge cupofbooks 2014-12-13 | One challenge down, one more to go! Today's video is a bit more vloggy than usual, but we'll get back to book reviews soon enough.My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Tag | Creatures of the Night cupofbooks 2014-10-27 | Tonight I'm doing the "Creatures of the Night" book tag with my own creature of the night...and yes, I missed an opportunity to talk about Good Omens TWICE. Believe me, no one is more disappointed in me than me.Original tag by Kaytasticyoutube.com/watch?v=LHqUmEPFnk0Original Tag List1. Vampire2. Werewolf3. Zombie (NOT INCLUDED)4. Ghost5. Witch/Warlock/Spellcaster6. Fairy/Fae7. Demon (NOT INCLUDED - I forgot about Good Omens)8. Angel (NOT INCLUDED - I forgot about Good Omens)9. Alien10. Superpowered human (NOT INCLUDED)BOOKS MENTIONED:Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna ClarkeShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/823762The Ladies of Grace Adieu and other Stories by Susanna ClarkeShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/15161Adaptation by Malinda LoShelf: Awoken by Serra ElinsenShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/18244295Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor Shelf: goodreads.com/book/show/7507944Beloved by Toni MorrisonShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/6149Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark collected from FolkloreShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/1325218Sharp Teeth by Toby BarlowShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/1724365Shiver (Wolves of Mercy Falls #1) by Maggie StiefvaterShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/6068551The Gilda Stories by Jewel GomezShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/4053168My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Book Review(s) | Spooktacular Picture Books cupofbooks 2014-10-14 | Tonight we're talking about four spooktacular picture books that are loved by the younger kids in my life! Why yes, I will be ditching the usual cup of tea any time vampires get mentioned, just like last year. I'm just a sucker (pun intended) for running gags. Did you miss my Halloween picture book haul last week? youtube.com/watch?v=oMS3b75BbtcMy October videos:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa95Nzu1MhbsH9JTSzT7tTeUG6yN011zZBOOKS MENTIONED:Dracula: A BabyLit Primer by Jennifer Adams and Alison OliverShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/15792467Five Little Pumpkins by Dan YaccarinoShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/1012180Five Black Cats by Patricia Hegarty and Julia WoolfShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/17950498Ghosts in the House! by Kazuno KoharaShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/3342821My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Book Haul | Spooky Picture Books cupofbooks 2014-10-09 | Today I'm venturing into the daylight to find some Halloween-themed books to give as gifts. Don't forget I'm doing the monster mash all month long on my channel. Enjoy!My October videos:youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa95Nzu1MhbsH9JTSzT7tTeUG6yN011zZThe Itsy-Bitsy Pumpkin by Sonali Fry, illustrated by Sanja RescekShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/18812587-the-itsy-bitsy-pumpkinFive Very Little Pumpkins by Holly WeaneShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/23228989-5-very-little-pumpkinsVampires: The Myths, Legends and Lores by Aubrey ShermanShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/20830353-vampireMy Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
What Ive Been Reading | August & September cupofbooks 2014-10-01 | CONSIDER THE IFFY ARTIFICAL LIGHTING A PRECURSORY TO OCTOBER, OKAY? I'M INTENTIONALLY SETTING A TONE. I also promise I'll fix it after October. This video includes mini reviews and other wrap-up-ish info! Turn on the annotations to skip around.Books mentioned:The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, #2) by J.R.R.TolkienShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/16694Boyfriends with Girlfriends by Alex SanchezShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/21874868Loki's Wolves by K.L. Armstrong and M.A. MarrShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/17802773Akata Witch (Akata Witch, #1) by Nnedi OkoraforShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/7507944The Gospel of Loki by Joanne M. HarrisShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/18665033The Lowland by Jhumpa LahiriShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/17262100Allyn J'Nae: youtube.com/user/AyjaideeSkullduggery Pleasant (Skullduggery Pleasant, #1) by Derek LandeyShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/284440My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
BookTube-A-Thon | Wrap Up cupofbooks 2014-08-02 | It's my much-anticipated BookTube-A-Thon wrap-up! Did I read A) all of the books, B) some of the books or C) none of the books?My BookTube-A-Thon TBR:youtube.com/watch?v=-ZV_DxmGA4AWhat is the BookTube-a-thon?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m62lggbhBIWhat is The Lord of the Rings summer readalong?goodreads.com/group/show/134884-lord-of-the-rings-buddy-readThe Two Towers by J.R.R. TolkienShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/16694My Updates: goodreads.com/review/show/106660162My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Tag | Behind the Scenes cupofbooks 2014-07-20 | ...and now for something completely different. I also may have forgotten to tag people, so if you want to do it, CONSIDER YOURSELF TAGGED. Apologies this had to be reuploaded due to issues with the processing. Original by WhittyNovelshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmSGITFUpXATagged by Rinceyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QSpNY6_RRcTagged by Kyrayoutube.com/watch?v=gOFVSPV7aToQuestions:1. Where do you find inspiration for your videos?2. Do you have a word document/notebook/etc. dedicated to video ideas?3. How do you prep for a video?4. How long does it take for you to prepare your appearance for a video?5. What time of day do you film?6. Show/tell us where you film.7. Natural lighting or studio lighting?8. What type of camera do you film with?9. Do you ever script your videos/go off of an outline?10. If you edit your videos, what program do you use?11. How long are your unedited videos before you scale them down?12. How may times do you try to film per week?13. How often do you pre-film videos?14. How long will a typical video take from setting up your equipment to uploading?My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Book Review | Out cupofbooks 2014-06-28 | Let's talk about murder... er, I mean, let's talk about a book about murder. Obviously.Out by Natsuo KirinoShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/25365My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Tag | 10 Influential Books cupofbooks 2014-06-22 | LISTS WITHIN A LIST - LISTCEPTION! Yeah, it's actually more like "10+ Influential Books," but who's keeping track? Hey, put that tally sheet away. Tagged by Allynhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVw83XoBVP4Original Tag by Read Susie Readhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ7s2ydeFmMRULES- List 10 books that were influential in your life.- Don't think too hard about the list!BOOKS MENTIONED Little House series by Laura Ingalls WilderShelfgoodreads.com/series/40412-little-houseThe Call of the Wild by Jack LondonShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/37674Harry Potter series by J.K. RowlingShelf: goodreads.com/series/45175-harry-potterIn The Forests of the Night by Amelia Atwater-RhodesShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/30331The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkienShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/33Things Fall Apart by Chinua AchebeShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/37781The Metamorphosis by Franz KafkaShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/1058052Crime and Punishment by Fydor DoesoevskyShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/22080003Beloved by Toni MorrisonShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/61491984 by George OrwellShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/5470One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest by Ken KeseyShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/332613The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret AtwoodShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/38447The Vampire Chronicles by Anne RiceShelf: goodreads.com/series/43564-the-vampire-chroniclesLooking for Alaska by John GreenShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/99561The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen JohnsonShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/270363Kissing the Witch by Emma DonoghueShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/44537Ash by Malinda LoShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/6472451Sappho's Fables, Vol 1 by Elora Bishop and Jennifer DiemerShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/14964319The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman AlexieShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/693208My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Comics Corner | The Winter Soldier cupofbooks 2014-05-17 | You knew this video was coming, so don't even act surprised. In this spoiler-free review, we're talking about Captain America: The Winter Soldier (the comic, not the film... obviously).Captain America: The Winter Solider (Vol 1 and 2)Shelf: goodreads.com/book/show/8067175COMIC PICTURED (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)Winter Solider #1Captain America: Winter Soldier Ultimate CollectionCaptain America Comics #1The Avengers #4Captain America: Winter Soldier (Vol 1)Captain America: The Winter Soldier (Vol 2)Captain America #13Captain America #117Captain America #11My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Book Haul (5) | Diversify Your Shelf cupofbooks 2014-05-10 | WHAT'S THIS? A BOOK HAUL ON THIS CHANNEL? #WeNeedDiverseBooks campaign asks readers to diversify their shelves, so a book haul seemed appropriate. #WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS CAMPAIGNhttp://weneeddiversebooks.tumblr.com/post/83943947418/we-need-diverse-books-campaigntwitter.com/diversebooksBOOKS MENTIONS:Adaptation by Malinda LoShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/10744752My review: youtube.com/watch?v=VaYpw_d67F4Changers: Drew (Book 1) by T Cooper and Allison Glock-CooperShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/17675386I Can't Think Straight by Shamim SarifShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/5966335Diverse Energies edited by Tobia S. Buckell and Joe MontiShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/14342606If You Could Be Mine by Sara FarizanShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/17302571Out by Natsuo KirinoShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/25365Redefining Realness by Janet MockShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/18144031My review:youtube.com/watch?v=A8Uw06GJTzATo All The Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny HanShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/15749186My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Not Impressed With @TheBookCon cupofbooks 2014-05-01 | Hey readers! I realize that this isn't my usual posting day, but I didn't want to wait until Friday. Everything (and more) I talk about in this video is linked below, so click for more details."Bad Job, @TheBookCon" by RinceyReadshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2ZGWUQeyJQ&feature=youtu.be&a"Amerca Sucks at Diversity and @TheBookCon" by Nancy's Readshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1kP06V2b4sEDIT: Apparently the first statement on Publisher Weekly was published last Friday. I only read it until this Monday, which is why I misunderstood when it was released. This was my mistake.BookCon's Guest Listhttp://www.thebookcon.com/guestsAfter Outcry, ReedPOP Promises to Diversify Author Panelhttp://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/61836-reedpop-promises-to-add-to-bookcon-panel-after-criticisms.htmlWe Need Bigger Megaphones for Diversity in Kid Lithttp://bookriot.com/2014/04/15/need-bigger-megaphones-diversity-kid-litReaders Deserve Better Than BookConhttp://bookriot.com/2014/04/23/readers-bookcon-diversity-book-expo-americaLack of diversity at BookCon shows how the industry fails readershttp://thestake.org/2014/04/25/lack-of-diversity-at-bookcon-shows-how-the-industry-fails-readersBEA 2014: BookCon Debuts (first statement)http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bea/article/62020-bea-2014-bookcon-s-debut.htmlBookCon's Statement About Their Programming (second statement)http://bookriot.com/2014/04/28/statement-bookcon-programmingCONTACT @THEBOOKCONtwitter.com/thebookconfacebook.com/TheBookConhttp://www.reedpop.com/Talk-To-Us#WE NEED DIVERSE BOOKS CAMPAIGNhttp://weneeddiversebooks.tumblr.com/post/83943947418/we-need-diverse-books-campaigntwitter.com/diversebooksMy Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
#FridayReads (4/25/14) cupofbooks 2014-04-25 | As I've said, I've been busy and sick and busy while also being sick, so here's a #FridayReads video. This is all I got this week.BunnyCates's channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/BunnyCatesOut by Natsuo KirinoShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/25365Ariel by Sylvia PlathShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/395090My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Book Review | Redefining Realness cupofbooks 2014-04-12 | Let's talk about my favorite read of the year (so far)! Is this really the first nonfiction book I've reviewed on this channel? Well, this is only slightly embarrassing. Shame on me.Redefining Realness: My Path To Womahood, Identity, Love and So Much More by Janet MockShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/18144031My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Comics Corner | Comics Im Reading (& Why) cupofbooks 2014-03-22 | What comics are you reading and why? When it comes to the series I follow in print, I have reasons, lots of reasons, so many reasons that the unedited cut of this video is embarrassingly long... but I digress.Loosely inspired by discussions on this short post:http://gailsimone.tumblr.com/post/70187602587/do-you-support-the-things-in-comics-that-you-ask-forMy Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Book Review | Adaptation cupofbooks 2014-03-15 | Even though the handle is difficult, I had to bust out my Star Trek mug for this sci-fi-ezy review. It was mandatory. CLICK FOR STUFF.FangirlFlails's review:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHCifh36sOkAdaptation by Malinda LoShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10744752My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Book Review | A Mercy cupofbooks 2014-03-01 | And yes, those are white walls behind me! Please be patient with me while I adjust to my new filming space. Click for more info!A Mercy by Toni MorrisonShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/6687240My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Tag | Book Clock cupofbooks 2014-02-08 | Exact numbers are not my strong suit, but I do have some estimates and partial answers to share! Enjoy!Tag created by Danikahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLlMQkJhQOMI TAG:Allyn J'naehttp://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIcced7gnFk6v5Wakrh_E9gAliaahttp://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WQNxNmhnCH99bRXioCj7AEnchantologyhttp://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1rFPUy-IubiI2MTdF0mrAgNancy's Readshttp://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1kfJRf-khvQ58YhZQIiMTgPattysKisshttp://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUgLTycFf5h5xql8wryFzw1) How fast do you read?2) How many books do you read in a year?3) How many books are on your TBR pile/list?4) Based on how many books you have to read, and how many book you read in a year, how long will it take you to get to the end of your TBR pile/list?5) How many years have you been reading?6) Based on how many books you read in a year and how many years you've been reading, how many books have you read in your lifetime?7) How many hours do you spend reading in a week?8) How many hours do you spend in book-related activities other than reading in a week? (Booktubing, bookblogging, book shopping, etc)9) Would you like to change that ratio? (Would you rather spend more time reading and less time on book-related things?)10) Anything else you'd like to add? And who do you want to tag?My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Monthly Minis | Sept - Dec 2013 cupofbooks 2014-02-01 | Mini-reviews for some books I read last year! As always, don't take the "monthly" part of my Monthly Minis series too seriously.The Secret Lives of the Four Wives by Lola ShoneyinShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/9402137Frenchiedee's review: http://youtu.be/_e7z7he_6MUAwoken by Serra ElinsenShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/18244295Hallowe'en Party by Agatha ChristieShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/16307EDIT: This is a Hercule Poirot mystery, not a Miss Marple one. This is what happens when I read several Christie mysteries in one year. I get the detectives a little mixed up.Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy KalingShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/10335308Foreigner by Nahid RachlinShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/183859Love Devours: Tales of Monstrous Devotion by Sarah DiemerShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/12500938Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/121121My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
2014 | Channel Updates cupofbooks 2014-01-26 | Just so you know, most of these updates have already been in effect. If you follow me on Tumblr, you've already heard about these updates. The more you know!Channel Updates for 2014 post:http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com/post/72162875296/channel-updates-for-2014Comics Corner: Asgardian Edition (2 of 2):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stlIyHMU1dsMy October Playlist:http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa95Nzu1MhbsH9JTSzT7tTeUG6yN011zZMy Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Book Review | This Is How You Lose Her cupofbooks 2014-01-24 | Long time, no review! I will be checking out more of Diaz's works *coughOscarWaocough* in the future, but this collection of short stories was a conflicting read. This Is How You Lose Her by Junot DiazShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/15847417My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Comics Corner | Asgardian Edition (2 of 2) cupofbooks 2014-01-10 | In the second half of this super-powered two-parter, I follow my heart and fangirl over the Stunning Sif. Then I briefly give into the demands of Tumblr. COMICS MENTIONED1:33 Sif, #0013:34 Journey Into Mystery Featuring Lady Sif6:17 Journey Into Mystery 6:17 Young Avenger6:46 Thor: The Dark World PreludeRECOMMENDED READING"SIF: Where do I start?" by iFanboyhttp://ifanboy.com/articles/sif-where-do-i-start"Sexy Loki, Queer Tricksters, And The Problem With LGBT Villains" by Comics Alliancehttp://comicsalliance.com/sexy-loki-queer-tricksters-lgbt-villains-agent-asgard-tom-hiddlestonLOKI CHANT taken from one of the many, many, many videos documenting Tom Hiddleston's appearance at SDCC 2013. Google it. My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
2013 | Favorite Reads cupofbooks 2014-01-04 | Happy New Year! What was your favorite read of 2013? Let me know in the comments below! CLICK FOR MORE INFO.Channel Updates for 2014:http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com/post/72162875296/channel-updates-for-2014Kissing the Witch: Old Tales in New Skin by Emma DonoghueShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44537Review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD40JnV5X00Twixt by Sarah DiemerShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17727299Review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtv0PsIcgy8The Gilda Stories by Jewelle GomezShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/1063142Review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUXBz0Tg5TUThe Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman AlexieShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6346249Review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIVG-tiHU-I Their Eyes Were Watching Gods by Zora Neale HurstonShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/178805Review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmQKXW3nRdoMy Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
#FridayReads (12/27/2013) cupofbooks 2013-12-27 | This is what I'm reading this weekend, but what are you reading? Inquiring minds want to know and by "inquiring minds," I mean me! Let me know in the comments below.Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/3My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Comics Corner | Asgardian Edition (1 of 2) cupofbooks 2013-12-20 | Let's talk about The Mighty Thor! In the first half of this super-powered, super-snarky two-parter, I recommend some Thor comics I've enjoyed. Stay tuned for Part 2!COMICS MENTIONED1:19 Journey Into Mystery #832:04 The Avengers #12:51 Thor: The Mighty Avenger (Vol 1-2)3:38 Captain America and The Mighty Thor Free Comic Book Day3:55 Thor (Vol 3) by J. Michael StraczynskiRECOMMENDED VIEWINGThe History of Thor! http://youtu.be/24O-KOWwVKo#aid=P-3l4JAQnJg My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Announcement | November Hiatus cupofbooks 2013-11-03 | It's only forever. Not long at all. CLICK ME!WHERE TO FIND ME:NaNoWriMo: http://nanowrimo.org/participants/jessieqTwitter: twitter.com/JessieQuinnTumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.comMY OCTOBER SPECIALS playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa95Nzu1MhbsH9JTSzT7tTeUG6yN011zZMY NANOWRIMO PREP video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jar5RhBnRE4NANOWRIMO website:http://nanowrimo.orgWRITING BUDDIES:Be sure to send me a little message on the NaNoWriMo website if you have a different username! That way I know who is who!AFTER THE HIATUS:I will return with a NaNoWriMo wrap-up, a Comics Corner, some Book Tag and End-of-the-Year fun! It should be fun, so stick around!
Book Review | The Gilda Stories cupofbooks 2013-10-31 | For those who celebrate, Happy Halloween! For those who don't, Happy End of October! CLICK FOR INFO!I know someone's going to call me on it, so let me just add that when I say that Interview starts around the same time, I mean the two novels start within fifty years of each other, okay? Close enough!My October videos: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa95Nzu1MhbsH9JTSzT7tTeUG6yN011zZThe Gilda Stories by Jewelle GomezShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/1063142My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Book-To-Film | The Legend of Sleepy Hollow cupofbooks 2013-10-30 | There is some vague comments about the ending that might be considered spoiler-ish. You've been warned. CLICK FOR TRAILERS AND SUCH!The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washing IrvingShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/93261Disney's The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad (1949)"Headless Horseman" song: http://youtu.be/aOPeJuvLJYsTim Burton's Sleepy Hollow (1999)Trailer: http://youtu.be/dDThtjvIp8wSleepy Hollow (2013)Trailer: http://youtu.be/1hFg9qS_u3wMy Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Book Review | Sharp Teeth cupofbooks 2013-10-25 | Aawhooo! Werewolves of London... or rather, Los Angeles. I suppose that's a bit of a difference. CLICK FOR MORE INFO!Sharp Teeth by Toby BarlowShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/1724365My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
#Fridayreads 10/18/2013 cupofbooks 2013-10-20 | #Fridayreads video on a Saturday. Judge away. BunnyCates's channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/BunnyCatesHallowe'en Party by Agatha ChristieShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/16307My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Not-Your-Normal Halloween Reads cupofbooks 2013-10-11 | Have some not-so-normal Halloween recommendations of your own? I dare you to think outside of the box and leave your usual recs in the comments below! Which Witch? by Eva IbbotsonShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/3875486Twixt by Sarah Diemer Shelf: goodreads.com/book/show/17727299Review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtv0PsIcgy8Miss Marple Mystery series by Agatha ChristieShelf: goodreads.com/series/51798Review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HuRgprEFrAA Curse As Dark As Gold by Elizabeth C. BunceShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/1743390Review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMcipeuT5XcWicked by Gregory Macguire Shelf: goodreads.com/book/show/10750My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Book Review | Carmilla cupofbooks 2013-10-09 | Let's sink our fangs into the gothic novella Carmilla, sometimes subtitled: "A Tragic Love Story." And yes, my lit major is showing. CLICK FOR MORE INFO!Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le FanuShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/8812861"Cleaning Up Carmilla: Female Vampires After Dracula" by K. Icleyhttp://www.paperdroids.com/2013/03/06/cleaning-up-carmilla-female-vampires-after-draculaThe Vampire Lovers film trailer:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StTTfl8SU5kLesbian Vampire Trope on TV Tropeshttp://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/LesbianVampireMy Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Tag | Literary Dinner Party (with a Halloween Twist) cupofbooks 2013-10-03 | Welcome to October! I hope you all like spiderwebs and candles. CLICK FOR MORE INFO.Tag created by Reneehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNpwi-cPyRI"Tagged" by Daniellehttp://youtu.be/lXydPKxcSV0RULESYou must invite 11 guests, and there must be1. One character who can cook/likes to cook2. One character who has money to fund the party3. One character who might cause a scene4. One character who is funny/amusing5. One character who is super social/popular6. One villian7. One couple - doesn't have to be romantic8. One hero/heroine9. One underappreciated character10. One character of your own choosingUPCOMING REVIEWS (in no particular order)Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan le FanuThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington IrvingInterview with the Vampire by Anne RiceSharp Teeth by Toby BarlowThe Gilda Stories by Jewelle GomezMy Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Nanowrimo | Preppin cupofbooks 2013-09-27 | It's just a video about how I like to prep and I have my own individual quirks when it comes to prep. This is NOT a "how to" or "tips" video. You know, just so we're clear. NaNoWriMo website:http://nanowrimo.orgAdd me as a writing buddy: http://nanowrimo.org/en/participants/jessieq25 Ways to Plot, Plan and Prep Your Story: http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2011/09/14/25-ways-to-plot-plan-and-prep-your-storyMy Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Shoutout | Video Recommendations cupofbooks 2013-09-14 | Shoutout Saturday? Yes, let's pretend this was totally planned and ignore that fact that I didn't post anything on Thursday this week. Allyn's video: http://youtu.be/Y7_k7y5QTQkRincey's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edaMgbSl-QQ&feature=share&list=UUovQFgis-zwBWnO5axLzlmgRachael's video:http://youtu.be/StqI1WDSH8o"Harry Potter and the Imbalance of Race" by Keith Woodshttp://www.poynter.org/how-tos/newsgathering-storytelling/diversity-at-work/70080/harry-potter-and-the-imbalance-of-raceMy Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Book Review | Their Eyes Were Watching God cupofbooks 2013-09-11 | I can't believe BookTube-A-Thon was more than a month ago. How is it already September, people? Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/178805My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Tag | Literary Identification cupofbooks 2013-09-06 | Sheesh, why was this tag was so difficult for me? I had a heck of a time coming up with some of these answers. The BookTuber:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCcfrEF4d5oAllyn J'nae:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WIhFsx2398THE LITERARY IDENTIFICATION TAG1. What fictional character is most like you? (Personality) 2. What character would you most like to play in a book-to-movie adaptation? 3. What character do you physically resemble the most? 4. What is a quote from a book that hits home/describes something in your life really well?5. What character do you have the most sympathy for?BOOKS MENTIONED A Curse Dark As Gold by Elizabeth C. BunceShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1743390The Vampire Chronicles by Anne RiceShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/series/43564Much Ado About Nothing by William ShakespeareShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12957Harry Potter series by J.K. RowlingShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/series/45175The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman AlexieShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6346249The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen JohnsonShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1475957The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. TolkeinShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/series/66175My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Stack of 5 | #Fridayreads (8/16/13) cupofbooks 2013-08-17 | BookRatMisty created Stack of 5 and #Fridayreads is a Twitter hashtag that Bunnycates brought to the BookTube community on YouTube.BookRatMisty's channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/BookRatMistyBunnycates's channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/BunnyCatesCarmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le FanuShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17130812Audiobook: http://librivox.org/carmilla-by-sheridan-lefanuEbook: http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10007Interview with the Vampire by Anne RiceShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/924680My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Tumblr: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Comics Corner | Comics Im Reading cupofbooks 2013-08-10 | I think we can officially say that "Comics Corner" is a thing on my channel. I mean, I've made two whole videos. Totally a thing... The Movement #3 (0:24) http://www.dccomics.com/comics/the-movement-2013/the-movement-3Batgirl #22 (1:00)http://www.dccomics.com/comics/batgirl-2011/batgirl-22Journey Into Mystery #654 (1:54)http://marvel.com/comics/issue/47319/journey_into_mystery_2011_654Batman '66 #1 (2:43)http://www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-'66-2013/batman-'66-1Batman/Superman #2 (4:04)http://www.dccomics.com/comics/batman-superman-2013/batmansuperman-2Red Sonja #1 (4:46)http://www.dynamite.com/htmlfiles/viewProduct.html?PRO=C72513020621301011Willow #1 (5:38)http://www.darkhorse.com/Comics/18-174/Buffy-the-Vampire-Slayer-Willow-Wonderland-1-David-Mack-coverMy Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy blog: http://cupofbooks.tumblr.com
Stack of 5 | Monstrous Reviews [CLOSED] cupofbooks 2013-08-09 | While planning for a month of themed reviews, these were some of the books that got thrown in the "MAYBE" pile. Voting will be open until August 15th! What's in my "DEFINITE" pile, you ask? You'll have to wait and see... BookRatMisty's channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/BookRatMistyBOOKS MENTIONEDDangerous Girls by R.L. StineShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/176402Interview with the Vampire by Anne RiceShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/924680Skulduggery Pleasant (#1) by Derek LandeyShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/284440The Graveyard Book by Neil GaimanShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/2213661Vamped by David SosnowskiShelf: goodreads.com/book/show/128495My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy blog: http://quinnoftheuniverse.blogspot.com
Monthly Minis | July 2013 cupofbooks 2013-08-01 | Read lots of series in July. I don't know what came over me. Also for those playing along at home, you may have noticed I neglected to review two books I read in July. Don't fret, it's all part of my plan.Yes, I have a plan. Don't look at me like that.BOOKS MENTIONED Murder on the Orient Express (Poirot #) by Agatha ChristieShelf http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/853510One Solstice Night (Benevolence #1) by Elora BishopShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12997142MirrorMask by Neil GaimenShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1329150The Vampire Armand (The Vampire Chronicles #6) by Anne RiceShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/819296The Faceless Ones (Skulduggery Pleasant #3) by Derek Landey Shelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13620540My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy blog: http://quinnoftheuniverse.blogspot.com
Channel Trailer | Reshelving cupofbooks 2013-07-29 | I reorganized one of my bookcases. I know, what an exciting life I lead. Someday I will film a proper channel trailer, but today is not that day. Click for a full list of the books featured.On second thought, just check out my Goodreads account. There's too many books to list."Feelin' Good" by Kevin MacLeodWebsite: http://incompetech.comMy Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy blog: http://quinnoftheuniverse.blogspot.com
BookTube-A-Thon | Wrap Up cupofbooks 2013-07-25 | Well, that's a wrap! If you participated in BookTube-A-Thon, did you survive last week? Are you happy its over, or are you missing the frantic fun? Next week, this channel will return to its regular programming. ArielBissett's Videohttp://youtu.be/nRd8T_yWukMPadfootandProngs07's Video http://youtu.be/p606hTpUvxoREADING CHALLENGES (optional):1) read an average of 300 pages a day2) read a book with over 500 pages3) re-read one book4) finish a series/trilogy5) read a book that's been on your shelf forever6) listen to an audiobook7) read a classicTheir Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/178805Challenge: Read a classicMirrorMask by Neil GaimenShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1329150Challenge: Listen to an audiobook.The Vampire Armand (The Vampire Chronicles #6) by Anne RiceShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/819296Challenge: Read a book that's been on your shelf foreverThe Faceless Ones (Skulduggery Pleasant #3) by Derek Landey Shelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13620540My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Twitter: twitter.com/JessieQuinn
BookTube A Thon | Update #3 cupofbooks 2013-07-22 | Note: This is my last update video, but I'll still be doing a wrap-up later this week where I'll talk more about the books and my overall experience. You know, wrap-up-ish stuff. The Vampire Armand by Anne RiceShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/819296The Faceless Ones (Skulduggery Pleasant #3) by Derek Landey Shelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13620540My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy blog: http://quinnoftheuniverse.blogspot.com
BookTube-A-Thon | Update #2 cupofbooks 2013-07-19 | In which I am very disorganized and rather sleepy. The Vampire Armand by Anne RiceShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/819296MirrorMask by Neil GaimenShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1329150The Faceless Ones (Skulduggery Pleasant #3) by Derek Landey Shelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13620540My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy blog: http://quinnoftheuniverse.blogspot.com
BookTube-A-Thon | Update #1 cupofbooks 2013-07-17 | In which procrastination hinders my page count and nothing goes as planned.My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy blog: http://quinnoftheuniverse.blogspot.com
Booktube-A-Thon | Reading Goals & TBR cupofbooks 2013-07-13 | Here's my large, imposing and completely unrealistic TBR list for the BookTube-A-Thon. Click here for more info!ArielBissett's Videohttp://youtu.be/nRd8T_yWukMPadfootandProngs07's Video http://youtu.be/p606hTpUvxoThe BookTube-A-Thon will be taking place from July 15-21!READING CHALLENGES (optional):1) read an average of 300 pages a day2) read a book with over 500 pages3) re-read one book4) finish a series/trilogy5) read a book that's been on your shelf forever6) listen to an audiobook7) read a classicThe Welsh Girl by Peter Ho DaviesShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1298851Vamped by David SosnowskiShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/128495Which Witch? by Eva IbbotsonShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3875486Forever (The Wolves of Mercy Falls #3) by Maggie StiefvaterShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9409458The Vampire Armand (The Vampire Chronicles #6) by Anne RiceShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/819296Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale HurstonShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/178805Persuasion by Jane AustenShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13646335Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa LahiriShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3855060Messenger (The Giver #3) by Lois LowryShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12930The Reptile Room (A Series of Unfortunate Events #2) by Lemony SnicketShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/78418The Wide Window (A Series of Unfortunate Events #3) by Lemony SnicketShelf: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/438492My Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/jessiequinnreadsMy Twitter: twitter.com/JessieQuinn
