A Guide to The Song of Shattered Sands Series by Bradley P Beaulieu ellethinks 2023-05-04 | Welcome! I hope this can help you decide if you'd like to read the Shattered Sands Series, or if you're already in the process, help guide you on what people/lore/events to focus on! I include all books in the series, including novellas.Books Mentioned:The Twelve Kings of SharakhaiOf Sand and Malice MadeThe Tattered Prince and the Demon VeiledWith Blood Upon the SandA Veil of SpearsThe Doors at Dusk and DawnIn the Village Where Brightwine FlowsBeneath the Twisted TreesThe Flight of the Whisper KingWhen Jackals Storm the WallsA Wasteland of My God's Own MakingA Desert Torn AsunderTimeline:00:00 Intro00:40 Premise01:07 World07:21 Characters08:10 Gods08:57 Creatures10:23 Magic10:57 Reading Order16:10 Is this series for you?21:14 OutroFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
On the Hunt for the Best Vampire Book ellethinks 2024-10-17 | The video in which I determine what I do/don't like in vampire books.Books Mentioned:Twilight Saga by Stephanie MeyerThe Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady HendrixDracula by Bram StokerSlaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa BroadbentCertain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-GarciaCarmilla by J.Sheridan Le FanuSo Thirsty by Rachel HarrisonHalfway to the Grave by Jeaniene FrostWoman, Eating by Claire KohdaPotential TBR:I am Legend by Richard MathesonVampire Hunter D by Hideyuki KikuchiVivia by Tanith LeeInterview with a Vampire by Anne RiceFledgling by Octavia E ButlerThe Lesser Dead by Christopher BuehlmanLet the Right One in by John Ajvide LindqvistThe Gilda Stories by Jewelle GomezFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
I Started Victober a Month Early // reading through the genres of Victorian Literature ellethinks 2024-09-28 | In which I combine shorty september and Victober into shorty victember(?) Victober Announcement Videos:Katie @katiejlumsden: youtu.be/ynyQHVDh190?si=t7vTJZN9ebdV28VvMarissa @BlatantlyBookish: youtu.be/CXOcNjwVnhE?si=FpqRzSo46rGfjJmHRos @scallydandlingaboutthebook2711: youtu.be/tpQbiB4d4EE?si=jMgtoIfF3ffgcnp2Kate @katehowereads: youtu.be/qCRSmcSfpeE?si=CeCXpll_sCoHbsb1Shorty September Announcement Videos:@pastorytime2683: youtu.be/E2FeGRVwHDk?si=DQfazcXxu_j7_KtcHeather @TooManyHeathers: youtu.be/6yb6BANMTiU?si=VZ6OoepH7e6a_jpoBooks Mentioned:Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis CarrollThe Island of Dr Moreau by HG WellsThe Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonaldCarmilla by J Sheridan Le FanuFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
The Hardest Reading Challenge Youll Ever Do & how Im participating ellethinks 2024-09-23 | I'm partiicpating in a year long challenge hosted by @Qwordy Announcement Video:youtu.be/MbHShyqXbYU?si=zK6MhyFoM3CQPclb@MargaretPinard's Video: youtube.com/live/lXB2woxtI7Q?si=ryDol3NmfbM7MpM4Books Mentioned:O'Albany by William KennedyFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
Bookish Taste Test Challenge// Romantasy Edition ellethinks 2024-08-29 | Books Mentioned:A Broken Blade by Melissa BlairThe Absinthe Underground by Jamie PactonRealm of the Elderling by Robin HobbButcher and Blackbird by Brynne WeaverMistborn by Brandon SandersonThe Spell that Binds Her by Luna OblonskyThe Israel Lobby by John J Mearsheimer and Stephen M WaltThe Greenbone Saga by Fonda LeeThe Jasmine Throne by Tasha SuriLegends and Lattes by Travis BaldreeThe Faithful and the Fallen by John GwynneSlaying the Vampire Conquerer by Carissa BroadbentThe Spellshop by Sarah Beth DurstThe Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
Five Books about the Unethical Past and Present of the Medical Field ellethinks 2024-08-13 | Here are some recommendations of nonfiction about medicine.Books Mentioned:Dark Archives by Megan RosenbloomMedical Apartheid by Harriet A WashingtonEmpire of Pain by Patrick Radden KeefeThe Good Nurse by Charles GraeberBad Blood by John CarreyrouFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
Women In Translation Month ~ a Pile of Possibilities! ellethinks 2024-08-06 | Here are all the unread books I own by women translated into English. Let me know which ones I should prioritize. Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
Six Months of Book Travels // hauling books from across the US & Spain ellethinks 2024-07-17 | I love to travel and love to peruse used books so here is all the traveling I did this year through the context of the books I've purchased. Books Mentioned:Rainbow: The Stormy Life of Judy Garland by Christopher FinchDevil on the Cross by Ngugi Wa Thiong'oThe Palm-Wine Drinkard by Amos TutuolaAmbiguous Adventure by Cheikh Hamidou KaneThe Voice by Gabriel OkaraThe Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anna BronteMy Year of Meats by Ruth OzekiRed Dirt by Scott KikkawaMad Ship by Robin HobbShip of Destiny by Robin HobbAseroe by Francois DominiquePersepolis by Marjane SatrapiThe Gold Persimmon by Lindsay MerbaumThe Basque History of the World by Mark KurlanskyArabesques by Anton ShammasWildflowers by Beverly ParaynoShock Treatment by Karen FinleyBroken Stars edited by Ken LiuStone Upon Stone by Wieslaw MysliwskiThe Wolf's Trail by Thomas D PeacockAttitude 13 by Tanya Chargualaf TaimangloThe Absinthe Underground by Jamie PactonFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks00:00 Intro 01:21 California02:05 Half Priced Books of California04:25 Trent’s Bookworm - Fair Oaks, CA05:54 Brown Banana Books – Grass Valley, CA10:24 Spain11:45 Chapter Two Books - Williamstown, MA12:55 Braveheart Books & Bazaar – Stephentown, NY14:44 Charlottesville, VA16:14 Hello Comics - Charlottesville, VA17:00 Blue Whale Books - Charlottesville, VA17:48 Second Act Books - Charlottesville, VA18:09 New Dominion Bookshop - Charlottesville, VA18:52 The Beautiful Idea - Charlottesville, VA20:44 Deadalus Bookshop - Charlottesville, VA21:18 Dove and Hudson – Albany, NY23:00 Dragon Tale Books – Menomonie, WI24:50 Outro
A Guide to Sarah Waters // synopsis, rankings, where to start, and more ellethinks 2024-06-29 | I've read all 6 Sarah Waters books and want you to know where to start. Books Mentioned:Fingersmith by Sarah WatersAffinity by Sarah WatersTipping the Velvet by Sarah WatersThe Paying Guests by Sarah WatersThe Night Watch by Sarah WatersThe Little Stranger by Sarah WatersThe Fair Fight by Anna FreemanLast Night at the Telegraph Club by Melinda LoChannels Mentioned:@GinaStanyerBooks Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinksTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:10 Sarah Waters Vibes04:10 Fingersmith Synopsis07:01 Affinity Synopsis08:38 Tipping the Velvet Synopsis09:26 The Paying Guests Synopsis11:22 The Night Watch Synopsis13:04 The Little Stranger Synopsis14:53 Publication Order15:23 Goodreads Ranking16:08 Comparing the Books17:44 My Reading Order18:06 My Ranking25:37 Other Recommended Reads30:34 Outro
Booktubing When Youre Not Reading // A Book Chat ellethinks 2024-05-30 | Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
All My Unread Books ellethinks 2024-04-27 | Which should I prioritize?Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
Dear Authors, Where are All the Matriarchal Societies? ellethinks 2024-04-16 | A rambling video in which I pose the question - why do we not see matriarchal societies in fantasy?List of Matriarchal Fantasies: bookriot.com/show-me-the-matriarchyBooks Mentioned:The Green Bone Saga by Fonda LeeRealm of the Elderling by Robin HobbThe Rage of Dragons by Evan WintersThe Poppy War by RF KuangFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
March Reads // an unpopular opinion and some great rereads ellethinks 2024-04-09 | All the books I've read in MarchBooks Mentioned:The Curious Sofa by Edward GoreyZero Days by Ruth WareThe Killing Moon by NK JemisinRoyal Assassin by Robin HobbAssassin's Quest by Robin HobbThe Blade Itself by Joe AbercrombieFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
February Reads // two fantasies and a classic ellethinks 2024-04-04 | This video is very late, but it's finally getting uploaded!Books Mentioned:The Grace of Kings by Ken LiuPassing by Nella LarsenMislaid in Parts Half Known by Seanan McGuireFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
Should Publishers Censor Books? ellethinks 2024-03-07 | Let's talk censorship in publishing!Articles Referenced:http://airshipdaily.com/blog/1120201310-historic-instances-of-literary-censorshipmentalfloss.com/posts/famous-authors-rewritten-after-publicationtheweek.com/in-review/1021469/4-times-notable-books-or-series-were-rewritten-to-exclude-offensive-languageChannels Mentioned:@JesseOnYoutube Video: youtu.be/BSP1CuKh9-I?si=RtrbyToEQ6B72xmM@anotherbibliophilereads Video: youtu.be/cS4RSp1eFU8?si=6Lbv2mwter2cpl-nFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinksIn a giving mood? Consider donating here:buildpalestine.com/2021/05/15/trusted-organizations-to-donate-to-palestine
Im So Annoyed Booktube... Tag! ellethinks 2024-02-25 | Original Tag by Kelly @booksimnotreading: youtu.be/FeyjxlKKeoE?si=ulEHz-3VXOTaGOg5Inspiration for Kelly's tag by Melinda @awebofstories: youtu.be/5GnxYPQT668?si=3hLKQ7PBFJ8zSq3h@novelideea's video: youtu.be/CDEaLmRq6dw?si=KrJryjl1EQf2j4Pi@AaronReadABook's video: youtu.be/pVEjN1KmTHQ?si=eGXFBqevGlMIo1GjQuestions:Questions:1. Do publishers ever do things that you find annoying? Share an example.2. Have you ever been annoyed by a spoiler? Even something as simple as someone else telling you there's a great twist?3. Have you ever been annoyed by what discovered in a Little Free Library, a book sale or used bookstore? Tell us what you found and why it was so annoying.4. When it comes to short story collections, are you annoyed if there's a novella in the middle of the collection?5. Deckled edges: beautiful or annoying?6. Other people's annotations in a used book or library book: Annoying or are you OK with it?7. If there's a series or a collection of certain kinds of books (like an imprint) and changes are made, are you annoyed or OK with it? If yes, give us an example.8. Do the decisions of characters in a novel every annoy you? Share the book and what decisions you found annoying.9. Are you ever annoyed by how someone organizes their books? What do you find annoying?10. Share something bookish that you find annoying,11. Tag other people!I tag:@ReadBecca Books Mentioned:Dark Matter by Blake CrouchThe Bone Season by Samantha ShannonThe Rain Wild Chronicles by Robin HobbFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinksIn a giving mood? Consider donating here:buildpalestine.com/2021/05/15/trusted-organizations-to-donate-to-palestine
January (and December) Reads // classics, thrillers, fantasy & more ellethinks 2024-02-06 | An on time January reading wrap up and a late December one. Enjoy!Books Mentioned:The Inmate Freida McFaddenThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE SchwabOnce Upon a River by Diane SetterfieldMangoes and Mistletoe by Adriana HerreraSanta Baby by Chelle BlissAssassin's Fate by Robin HobbMistletoe at Moonglow by Deborah GarnerJade War by Fonda LeeAtomic Habits by James ClearJane Eyre by Charlotte BronteNorthanger Abbey by Jane AustenThe Golden Compass by Philip PullmanOlga Dies Dreaming y Xochitl GonzalezReal Easy by Marie RutkoskiAssassin's Apprentice by Robin HobbThe Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar WildeChannels Mentioned:@marianamasbooks Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
My Favorite Books of 2023 ellethinks 2024-01-26 | Better late than never!Intro: 00:00-00:58Setting: 00:59-02:04Second Chance Author: 02:05-04:08Hooked on an Author: 04:09 - 06:36Hyped: 06:37-10:26Surprise: 10:27-12:36Series: 12:37-19:38Character: 19:39-24:07Outro: 24:07-Books Mentioned:The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by SA ChakrabortyCity of Brass by SA ChakrabortyTress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon SandersonThe Adventures of Addie La Rue by VE SchwabBabel by RF KuangMaeve Fly by CJ LeedeRealm of the Elderling by Robin HobbChannels Mentioned:@marianamasbooks Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinksIn a giving mood? Consider donating here:buildpalestine.com/2021/05/15/trusted-organizations-to-donate-to-palestine
Five Years of Reading Stats as a Mood Reader ellethinks 2024-01-22 | During which I take you through five years of reading stats and determine how much of a mood reader I am!Books Mentioned:Babel by RF KuangFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
Reading His Dark Materials by Phillip Pullman for the First Time // a spoiler-filled vlog ellethinks 2024-01-17 | A spoiler filled log of reading the Golden Compass by Phillip PullmanFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinksIn a giving mood? Consider donating here:buildpalestine.com/2021/05/15/trusted-organizations-to-donate-to-palestine
My Very Large Classics TBR ellethinks 2024-01-04 | Help me decide on what classics I should prioritize!Books Mentioned:TBDChannels Mentioned:@katiejlumsden - I'm not sure which video I watched that inspired me to add Dombey and Son to my TBR, but she has a number of Dickens videos to watch.Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
My 5 Disappointing Reads of 2023 ellethinks 2023-12-29 | It was only 5 reads - this was a successful reading year!Books Mentioned:The Songs of the Shattered Sands by Bradley P BeaulieuThe Removed by Brandon HobsonThe Little Stranger by Sarah WatersChain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei BrenyahThe Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon SandersonFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
The 13 Books I DNFd in 2023 ellethinks 2023-12-21 | Let's talk about all the books I didn't finish this year! Some are on pause and others are completely abandoned.Books Mentioned:Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke Hunting by Stars by Cherie DimalineTherese and Isabelle by Violette LeducFamiliar Things by Hwang Sok-yongNettle and Bone by T.KingfisherThe Dragon Behind the Glass by Emily VoigtManhunt by Gretchen Felker-MartinCity of Brass by SA ChakrabortyKindred by Octavia ButlerGhostwritten by David MitchellThey Were Her Property by Stephanie E Jones-RogersHerc by Phoenicia RogersonScrewball Television by David Scott DiffrientChannels Mentioned:@CestKevvie Kevvie's video on why you should read Manhunt: youtu.be/0Z9OXSnUrBA?si=-vZmunE3iyi2CUuv@novelideea Deea talks about City of Brass: youtu.be/QQnffhC2E-o?si=uJm9g8k39kv7f2enFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinksIn a giving mood? Consider donating here: buildpalestine.com/2021/05/15/trusted-organizations-to-donate-to-palestine
November Reads & an Update on ellethinks 2023-12-07 | All the books I read in NovemberBooks Mentioned:Jade City by Fonda LeeThe Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon ChakrabortyMoon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig RiceRuin by John GwynneWrath by John GwynneFreedom is My Middle Name by Lee HunkinsAssembly by Natasha BrownLove by Hanne OrstavikThe Desert and the Drum by Mbarek Ould BeyroukKitchen by Banana YoshimotoFool's Quest by Robin HobbThe Little Stranger by Sarah WatersBookshops and Bonedust by Travis BaldreeFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinksIn a giving mood? Consider donating here:buildpalestine.com/2021/05/15/trusted-organizations-to-donate-to-palestine
A Guide to the Faithful and The Fallen by John Gwynne ellethinks 2023-12-02 | Is this series right for you? Hopefully I answer that question!Books Mentioned:Malice by John GwynneValor by John GwynneRuin by John GwynneWrath by John GwynneA Song of Ice and Fire by George RR MartinOther Guides:Wayward Children: youtu.be/MRH8L6qh7xo?si=GW5kb9dngCdG6ANRWayfarers: youtu.be/EJDhZ9A3sik?si=IRTGGA8Lj2XL3yayThe Song of the Shattered Sands: youtu.be/48EekNlza1s?si=M1L--ietZsvdQ0VNTimestamps:00:00 Intro01:55 Premise of World04:21 Plot04:47 The Prophecy06:25 Military Fantasy06:41 Pace08:24 Structure10:04 Characters11:30 Writing15:22 Difficulty15:50 Who Should Read This?21:31 OutroFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
10 Influential Authors Ive Never Read ellethinks 2023-11-24 | In which I talk about influential authors I have an interest reading, but haven't gotten around to. Help me decide where to start. Authors Mentioned:Ali SmithEmily HenryGabriel Garcia MarquezJoyce Carol OatesKazuo IshiguroMaggie O'FarrellNeil GaimonRuth OzekiSarah J MaasTJ KluneChannels Mentioned:@EricKarlAnderson Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinksIn a giving mood? Consider donating here:buildpalestine.com/2021/05/15/trusted-organizations-to-donate-to-palestine
Read What You Own Challenge 3 Day Edition // Vlog ellethinks 2023-11-18 | Here I participate in the Read What You Own Challenge by trying to read as many books as I can over the course of 3 days. Channels Hosting the Challenge:@CriminOllyBlog - youtu.be/qfXdxiwMnWY?si=xyU-aHyYhshu1cnm@anotherbibliophilereads @M-J @fiberartsyreads Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinksIn a giving mood? Consider donating here:buildpalestine.com/2021/05/15/trusted-organizations-to-donate-to-palestine
Hot or Not // Bookish Edition // A to Z Tag ellethinks 2023-11-09 | This was quite fun to film. I hope you enjoy! A - AudiobooksB - Bildungsroman. Dealing with a person's formative years or spiritual education.C - Children's BooksD - DigitalE - ExperimentalF - FantasyG - Graphic NovelH - HorrorI - InspirationalJ - JournalismK - Kitsch. Has a popular or sentimental appeal. L - LibraryM - MysteryN - Non-FictionO - OmnibusP - PoetryQ - Quests. When the protagonist goes on a quest physical or spiritual.R - RomanceS - Science FictionT - Translation. Books translated from one language into another.U - Übermensch. The superman or the extraordinary human. Characters who can everything.V - Victorian. Literature from 1837 to 1901.W - WesternX - X RatedY - Young AdultZ - Zeitgeist. Spirit or mood of the times.Books Mentioned:Invisible Planets edited/translated by Ken LiuBad Blood by John CarreyrouChannels Mentioned:@anotherbibliophilereads youtu.be/yuhS0L6zXVU?si=6O_fT8ryqO24L0ZF@EntertheBook @AaronReadABook Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinksIn a giving mood? Consider donating here:buildpalestine.com/2021/05/15/trusted-organizations-to-donate-to-palestine
October Reads // Im finally on time?? ellethinks 2023-11-02 | All the books I finished in October!Books Mentioned:Yumi and the Nightmare Painter by Brandon SandersonValor by John GwynneThe Woman in Me by Britney SpearsFool's Assassin by Robin HobbTaaqtumi - an Indigenous arctic horror anthologyFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinksIn a giving mood? Consider donating here:buildpalestine.com/2021/05/15/trusted-organizations-to-donate-to-palestine
September Reads // Youtubers Debuts ellethinks 2023-10-24 | The books I read in September - including some youtuber's debuts. Books Mentioned:The Lost Metal by Brandon SandersonThe Poison Season by Mara RutherfordBreach of Peace by Daniel GreenIron Widow by Xiran Jay ZhaoMalice by John GwynnePageboy by Elliot PageThe Witch's Heart by Genevieve GornichecFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinksIn a giving mood? Consider donating here:buildpalestine.com/2021/05/15/trusted-organizations-to-donate-to-palestine
The Books I Recommend Most Published in the Last 5 Years ellethinks 2023-10-12 | In this video, I discuss the books that I recommend the most often that were published in the last five years.Books Mentioned:Bad Blood by John CarreyrouKnow My Name by Chanel MillerCultish by Amanda MontellPiranesi by Suzanna ClarkeLegends and Lattes by Travis BaldreeFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks[CC]
A Very Late August Reads // 2023 Releases ellethinks 2023-10-09 | A very late chat about my August ReadsBooks Mentioned:Dragon Haven by Robin HobbCity of Dragons by Robin HobbBlood of Dragons by Robin HobbMaeve Fly by CJ LeedeChain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei BrenyahThe Invention of Morel Adolfo Bioy CasaresFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
4 Lost American Classic Novels ellethinks 2023-09-24 | Let's talk about some lesser known American classics. All of these have had a reprint in the past decade that makes them more accessible to a modern audienceBooks Mentioned:Mrs. Spring Fragrance by Sui Sin FarYokohama, California by Toshio MoriNo-No Boy by John OkadaBrown Girl, BrownstonesFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks[CC]
5 Great Used Bookstores in Upstate New York ellethinks 2023-08-15 | Hello! Here are some used bookstores in Upstate NY that I've enjoyed. I hope you do the same if you ever venture to the area!Stores Mentioned:Hobart Village: http://www.hobartbookvillage.com/hobart-international-bookport.htmlBraveheart Books & Bazaar: braveheartbooks.netHalf Moon Books: halfmoonusedbooks.comRodgers Book Barn: http://www.rodgersbookbarn.comDove & Hudson: doveandhudson.comFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
July Reads // genres galore! ellethinks 2023-08-08 | Everything I read in July. Enjoy!Books Mentioned:The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah PekkanenThe Marrow Thieves by Cherie DimalineWhite Horse by Erika T WurthThe Removed by Brandon HobsonThe Dragon Keeper by Robin HobbThe Bands of Mourning by Brandon SandersonFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
June Reads // Back to Being an Omnivore? ellethinks 2023-07-16 | I think this is my lightest fantasy month so far!Books Mentioned:Yellowface by RF KuangEscape RA MontgomeryFool's Fate by Robin HobbThe Night Watch by Sarah WatersGhosts of Gold Mountain by Gordon ChangeA Flicker in the Dark by Stacy WillinghamFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
8 Thrillers That Lulled Me to Sleep ellethinks 2023-07-06 | I hope you enjoy!Books Mentioned:The Final Girl Support Group by Grady HendrixOne by One by Ruth WareA Flicker in the Dark by Stacy WillinghamThe Guest List by Lucy FoleyRock Paper Scissors by Alice FeeneyThe Wife Upstairs by Rachel HawkinsThe House Across the Lake by Riley SagerReckless Girls by Rachel HawkinsChannels Mentioned:youtube.com/@bookslikewhoaFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
May Reads // Fantasy and Nonfiction // 2023 ellethinks 2023-06-23 | A very late may reading wrap up. Enjoy!Books Mentioned:The Alloy of Law by Brandon SandersonShadows of Self by Brandon SandersonThe Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon SandersonHow to Hide an Empire by Daniel ImmerwahrGolden Fool by Robin HobbChannels Mentioned:@marianamasbooks Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
Midyear Reading Reflections // how mood reading is going ellethinks 2023-06-20 | a rambling video about how my 2023 reading year has been going. Channels Mentioned:@marianamasbooks Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
March & April Reads ~ some fantasy and nonfiction ellethinks 2023-05-11 | I read some books!Books Mentioned:The Mad Ship by Robin HobbShip of Destiny by Robin HobbThe Willful Princess and the Piebald Prince by Robin HobbFool's Errand by Robin HobbLost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuireEmpire of Pain by Patrick Radden KeefeWhen Jackals Storm the Walls by Bradley P BeaulieuA Wasteland of My God's Own Making by Bradley P BeaulieuA Desert Torn Asunder by Bradley P BeaulieuFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
30 Books I Should Supposedly Read Before I Turn 30 ellethinks 2023-04-23 | Hey All! I'm officially turning 30 and thought this would be a fun video. Hope you enjoy!The List: https://www.marieclaire.com.au/30-books-to-read-before-30Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
Nonfiction TBR 2023 ellethinks 2023-03-31 | These are the nonfiction books highest up on my TBR. Let me know what you think of them!Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
The Decor Tag // mini home tour ellethinks 2023-03-12 | Hello!Original video: @jamesholder13 youtu.be/vDN9VB_7bSEGina's video: @GinaStanyerBooks youtu.be/AOL-QQ4l83EPrompts:1. What is your design style? 2. How many rooms in your home contain your personal library?3. How often do you rearrange or redecorate your spaces?4. Have you ever had your home professionally remodeled or designed?5. Do you watch or read media devoted to architecture, interior design, and decorating?6. You have an unlimited budget to build your dream home. A. What style would your home be?B. What would you do with your library?C. Are there anything specific you would like to do with any rooms or spaces?D. Are there any specific pieces you would like to use in those spaces? 7. Tag People!Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
February Reads // a month of fantasy ellethinks 2023-03-02 | Books Mentioned:Babel by RF KuangGalatea by Madeline MillerLegends & Lattes by Travis BaldreeShip of Magic by Robin HobbTress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon SandersonWhat We Fed to the Manticore by Talia Lakshmi KolluriChannels Mentioned:@marianamasbooks Video Mentioned:RF Kuang Interview: youtu.be/FceAkFOhQ7MFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
My 8 Favorite Fiction of 2022 ellethinks 2023-02-19 | I hope you find the inspiration to read some of these!Books MentionedFarseer Trilogy by Robin HobbA Children's Bible by Lydia MilletThe Devourers by Indra DasManacled by SenLinYuMemoirs of a Porcupine by Alain MabanckouPachinko by Min Jin LeeSarah WatersRadiance by Grace DravenFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
My 4 Favorite Nonfiction of 2022! ellethinks 2023-02-01 | Hello! I present a very late favorites list!Books Mentioned:I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdyMedical Apartheid by Harriet A. WashingtonOur History is the Future by Nick EstesBad Blood by JohnCarreyrouVideo Mentioned:Bad Blood Review: youtu.be/S2qXjq9cfwsFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
Lets Chat - 2023 Reading Goals, Book Haul, and More ellethinks 2023-01-17 | Happy 2023! Let's chat a bit.Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
Every 2022 Book Release on my TBR // Help me Build my January TBR ellethinks 2022-12-30 | Sorry the audio is a little weird in this one!Follow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
Nonfiction November Reads & Skoden Readathon ellethinks 2022-12-14 | It's a bit late, but I'm finally wrapping up the books I read in November!Books Mentioned:Are Prisons Obsolete? by Angela Y DavisThe Beginning and End of Rape by Sarah DeerBeyond the Wand by Tom FeltonA History of My Brief Body by Billy Ray BelcourtOur History is the Future by Nick EstesThe Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo VillavicencioFollow me at:Goodreads: /ellethinks
