What kind of reader are you? | Reader Diversity | Best Book Clubs Part 1 Sueys Book Banter 2024-10-20 | What kind of reader are you? | Reader Diversity | Best Book Clubs Part 1
Concert Vlog! Conan Gray in Las Vegas PLUS Little Free Library Tour Sueys Book Banter 2024-10-15 | Come along with us as we travel to Las Vegas to see Conan Gray in concert and then take a moment to check out a used bookstore and a couple Little Free Libraries. Watch to see what books we ended up getting!Such a fun, fast couple of days!Here are some timestamps if you want to skip around:Traveling to Las Vegas 0:05The Las Vegas Strip 2:05Conan Gray Concert 4:35Dragon Castle Used Bookstore 12:34Little Free Libraries 14:40#Vlog #conangray #bookstore **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
BOOKTUBING: Two Years Later! (a tag) Sueys Book Banter 2024-10-10 | Here's another video addressing my booktubing thoughts as I cross over into two years of doing this. This one is a tag created by @spreadbookjoy and I was tagged by @BookChatWithPat8668 . Please be sure to watch her video because she has amazing advice for everyone! youtube.com/watch?v=CIKggqPYel4&t=16sMy main message from this video is ... if you've been thinking about joining the booktube community... DO IT! And then do this tag! Here are the prompts for anyone who wants to do it... new or not!(1) EXTINCTION: Are there things you used to do on your channel that you no longer do?(2) ADAPTATION: What things have you done on your channel or as a result of being on booktube that you never thought you would do?(3) EVOLUTION: how has booktube changed you and what do you aspire to do on your channel in future?(4) BONUS PROMPT: Impart your words of wisdom to all of the fledgling booktubers out there! (5) TAG SOME PEOPLE! If you are watching this video and you would like to do this tag, please consider yourself tagged. Additionally, I tag all of the following people:**************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
A Disastrous Attempt at Talking about BOOK COVERS! 😂 Sueys Book Banter 2024-10-08 | I was tagged in a book cover tag called A Book Design Tag! This was created by @HollyDunnDesign and I was tagged by @mildrumpus . I knew I would struggle with it, but I decided to go for it anyway, and just let you come along with me and laugh at the attempt! (But you do get to hang out in my chaotic book corner for a bit. You all love that, yeah?)Anyone who wants to do this one is tagged! Here are the prompts:A book you bought primarily or completely because of the coverA book you want to buy that has a beautiful coverYour favorite series designA book with a beautiful dust jacket, or something unexpected under the jacketNaked hardback: A gorgeous book with no dust jacketA beautiful paperbackA nonfiction book with a lovely coverA book with great end papersSpine: A book that looks just as good spine-out as it does face-outTag some folks**************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Curiosity and Compassion: The Answer to Book Banning Sueys Book Banter 2024-10-07 | Last week, our library kicked off the city-wide book club with a passionate presentation by beloved local author, Shannon Hale. She addressed all kinds of issues regarding book banning and challenged books, and how we can be "curious and compassionate" toward people who believe differently than we do. I captured just a few moments to share in this video. Also, I'll be reading Fahrenheit 451 with the city! With all kinds of activities and programs at the library all month long.Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Lets go on a SHAKESPEARE JOURNEY! Sueys Book Banter 2024-10-05 | I thought at first maybe I wouldn't have much to say about Shakespeare, but I was wrong, LOL! I guess I do have a bit of a journey! Thank you to @stuartgriffin1001 for tagging me. This one was originally created by @booksimnotreading and @OldBluesChapterandVerse and @adayofsmallthings .Anyone and everyone is tagged to do it! Here are the prompts:1. What was your first experience reading Shakespeare and what was it like? 2. Has the reading of a Shakespeare play ever brought you to tears? What scene was it and where were you when it happened? 3. Are there any people that have played a significant role in your Shakespeare journey? 4. Do you have a favorite book or film about Shakespeare? 5. Which character in Shakespeare most resembles you and in what ways? 6. Which play would you most like to see performed in a theatre and why? 7. What actor, throughout history, would you most like to have seen play Hamlet while in his prime? 8. Deliver your favorite speech or soliloquy from a Shakespeare play. 9. Do any of Shakespeare's plays intimidate you? If yes, what play and why? 10. What tips would you give to intimidated readers coming to Shakespeare for the first time? 11. Which is your favorite Shakespeare play and why? 12. Tag other Booktubers.#booktube #booktag **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Three banned books, a favorite series, and a book that will change my life! (LOL!) Sueys Book Banter 2024-10-01 | Five books down this month, four of them I read really fast, and one took all month long. How did your month go?#Booktube #Wrapup #Reading **************Other places you can find me 👇👇👇Blog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Should I keep going after TWO YEARS on Booktube? Sueys Book Banter 2024-09-30 | It's my two year anniversary here on BOOKTUBE! This is crazy! I've been discouraged a lot this past year with this endeavor, but NO MORE! In the video you will hear me vow to just enjoy and be happy! Who's with me?Channel mentioned: @awebofstories #channelanniversary **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Ten Books That MADE Me! Sueys Book Banter 2024-09-25 | I've seen this around a few places, so I wanted to join in! Ten books that made me the reader I am today!Check out these other channels and their videos:Olly @CriminOllyBlog: youtube.com/watch?v=jfx4Jo0WNKM&t=756sPat @BookChatWithPat8668: youtube.com/watch?v=UpooOe9Rw5UBrian @BookishTexan: youtube.com/watch?v=x_GENpQaHY8&t=156sStuart @stuartgriffin1001: youtube.com/watch?v=cBP-K-UzLzc&t=219sBooks mentioned:Ferdinand by Munro LeafLittle House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls WilderThe Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettIsland of the Blue Dolphins by Scot O'dellAnne of Green Gables by L.M. MontgomeryGreat Expectations by Charles DickensThe Crystal Cave by Mary StewartKatherine by Anya SetonEnder's Game by Orson Scott CardThe Book Thief by Markus ZusakHonorable Mentions:Charlotte's Web by E.B. WhiteWhere the Red Fern Grows by Wilson RawlsA Tale of Two Cities by Charles DickensOther places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
The Cozy Coffee Mug Book Tag! Sueys Book Banter 2024-09-17 | This is a tag created by Jen @literarylove123 inspired by her favorite things! I was tagged by @ellenmadebookclub@stuartgriffin1001 ... and you can check out their videos here:Stuart: youtube.com/watch?v=FAdEJnCwO6MJen: youtube.com/watch?v=XM-LcPF_IykHere are the prompts:1.Hex the Patriarchy: Share your favorite women authors. 2. Never Underestimate a Woman Who Reads Stephen King Books: Share your favorite fictional women characters. 3. Edgar Allan Poe: Share your favorite Gothic book or story. 4. Swiftea: Name your auto-buy authors. 5. Camp Crystal Lake: Share a book that makes you feel nostalgic. 6. Happy Halloween: Share a holiday-themed book that you recommend. 7. This Mug Contains Magic: Share a book you enjoyed that is outside of your comfort zone/typical genre. 8. Tag some bookish friends.I'm tagging these channels:@BandanaBookmom @pleasereadyourbook @Uncommon_Reader @percydoeseverything @ReadingwithTatiana And anyone else who wants to do this one!#booktube #booktag #tagtuesday **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Weekly Vlog: Babies, Books and Baking! Sueys Book Banter 2024-09-15 | Join me for a week in my life including: two author events (Leane Moriarty and TJ Klune,) cute grandbaby moments, books we are reading, writing struggles, and SO MANY food pictures!Here's the daily breakdown:Sunday September 8: dinner, books Tori finished this week, and Dessert Sunday- 0:02Monday September 9: working and editing- 4:43Tuesday September 10: grandbaby day, books I'm reading- 9:20Wednesday September 11: three exciting things, Leane Moriarty- 13:18Thursday September 12: sunflowers, clouds and pumpkin cookies- 26:27Friday September 13: TJ Klune- 27:06Saturday September 14: The End- 33:32**************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Excited to read theses books! | Counting the Days TAG! Sueys Book Banter 2024-09-10 | This is a tag created by Ruben @ToReadersItMayConcern and Emmelie @ProseAndPetticoats where we share some books we are excited for based on a specific aspect of the book. I was tagged by @ellenmadebookclub ... check out their videos here:Ruben: youtube.com/watch?v=BY9OQdoKWtM&t=0sEmmelie: youtube.com/watch?v=3NjrjQAHk2s&t=0sEllen: youtube.com/watch?v=RNVdPeH9ryMHere are the prompts:1. What is a book that excites you because of its cover?2. … because of its author? 3. … because of its premise?4. … because of its style?5. … because of its influence?6. … because of its emotional weight?7. … because of its sense of humor?8. … because of its challenge or difficulty? I'm tagging these channels:@vens_corner @novelideea @beatrizbooknook @elmossy @Emilyatmidnight And anyone else who wants to do this one!#booktube #booktag #tagtuesday **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Whos coming to jail with me? (A Book Bud Tag!) Sueys Book Banter 2024-09-07 | This is the Book Buds Second Original Tag (which they have recently revived,) all about choosing Booktube buds to go on adventures with us... including jail time! LOL! Everyone I mention in this tag is also now tagged to do this one! I was tagged by @stuartgriffin1001 , thank you so much! He is keeping me in this tagging game for sure! And thank you to @BookBuds for creating this fun tag!Here are the prompts:1. You’re stuck on a deserted island and can only bring one booktuber bud, but ALL their books would come with them - who do you want to be stuck with? 2. You accidentally rob a bookstore with a booktuber bud by walking out with 100 books. You spend a year behind bars with them, BUT now you can read and do videos together. Who do you get locked up with?3. You magically get trapped in a murder mystery you are reading. Another booktuber bud joins you to solve the mystery! – Who do you want to join you? 4. You magically get trapped in a fantasy novel fighting dragons and casting spells. Which booktuber bud do you choose to bring in with you to save the day? 5. You are stuck in the cloud of sadness, hitting a reading funk, and feeling totally uninspired. Which booktuber bud can pick you up with their positivity? 6. Your arms are in cast for two months and a booktuber bud is going to edit all your videos for you. - Who edits them and why?7. You press a button and instantly have read ALL the books that a booktuber bud has already read. - Which bud would you pick and why? And here are the booktubers I tagged who are now to consider themselves tagged:@TheLibraryMouseGina @books_and_bocadillos @fiberartsyreads @awebofstories @pliznick @ellenmadebookclub @SueJacksonDE @mildrumpus @GrahamMatthewsReviews @BookishTexan @BookChatWithPat8668 But if I didn't tag you, you are also encouraged to do the tag! I want to know who you pick for your adventures!#booktube #booktag **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
We have QUESTS to do!! Sueys Book Banter 2024-09-05 | It's not Tuesday, but here's a quick fun tag anyway! This one is about assembling some fictional characters to go on quests with you! Good one, yes? I think it was meant to be fantasy characters, but I branched out a bit, lol! It was originally created by John @DisquietandDragons-lh3zm and I was tagged by @stuartgriffin1001 Here are links to their videos:Stuart: youtube.com/watch?v=RIxsv4gWXCgJohn: youtu.be/td5wrOPLGs0?si=IZg_t63wk1UOcmyNAnd here are the prompts:1. Nom Nom Nom - Choose a companion or adventurers that will ensure you eat well on your quest. 2. I know this one - Choose a companion or adventurers to help you win a pub/tavern quiz. 3. Keep it secret, keep it safe - Choose a companion or adventurers that will stay loyal and trustworthy until the very end. 4. Got your back - Choose a companion or adventurers that will help you out in a fight. 5. Man's best friend - Choose a companion or adventurers that are not human. 6. Tag other booktubersI'm tagging:@RobertGReaderofBooks-r3p @Kritz_Reads @beccaread @TheGrapeJellyLibrary @pleasereadyourbook and anyone else who wants to do this one!#tagtuesday #books #reading **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir: A Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sueys Book Banter 2024-09-03 | I loved this book. Can't stop thinking about it. The characters are just 😘. Have you read it? What did you think??I have a little spoiler-y section in this review... there are warnings within the video but here's the time stamps too:Spoilers start: 4:40Spoilers end: 7:11#projecthailmary #bookreview **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Two Heavies, and Two Lights! Sueys Book Banter 2024-09-02 | I really enjoyed the books I read in August, two of them five stars worth!How did your month go?#Booktube #Wrapup #Reading Channel mentioned: @books_and_bocadillos **************Other places you can find me 👇👇👇Blog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Big Book Summer 2024 WRAP UP! Sueys Book Banter 2024-09-01 | I totally enjoyed the challenge of reading BIG BOOKS for summer, this fun event hosted by @SueJacksonDE . In the end I managed FOUR books, which I think is pretty good. Even though I would have loved to have knocked out a few more. How did your Big Book Summer go?Also bonus in this video... images of my summer! **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays#bigbooksummer #wrapup #readingchallenge
Books to put in my OWN Little Free Library! Sueys Book Banter 2024-08-30 | Ever since I decided we'd put up a Little Free Library at my house I've been stashing books to put in it... and in this video I show you what's in the stash so far.What books do you think I should keep for myself? What books do you want to come and take if you could?**************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
The Honest Booktuber Tag! #tagtuesday Sueys Book Banter 2024-08-27 | Okay, yep, this one has some fun prompts that make us all go off an tangents a bit and I was no exception. What do you think I ranted about this time??? I was tagged by @ellenmadebookclub and this was originally done by @HarrietRosie13 . Many people have done this one already, but if YOU haven't, please do it and let me know!Here are the prompts:1. Have you ever lied about reading a book? 2. Have you ever avoided a book because of controversy around the content or author?3. Have you ever been sent a book for free and not disclosed it? 4. Have you ever bought a book with no intention of reading it? 5. Have you ever got caught up in Booktube drama? 6. Have you ever had a hate comment and did you respond? 7. Have you ever made a video just because you knew it would get views? 8. If you could go back to the beginning of your channel, would you do anything differently? 9. Are there any channels you wish you could be more like? 10. What's something you love about your channel? 11. Tag some people.Booktubers mentioned:@ellenmadebookclub @mildrumpus @BookChatWithPat8668 @BookishTexan @fiberartsyreads P.S. I'm experimenting with an audio setting that makes me sound like I'm using a microphone, but there are some weird glitches! LOL! I hope it is not freaking anyone out too bad. I'd love feedback!#tagtuesday #books #reading **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Mini BOOK HAUL! Sueys Book Banter 2024-08-21 | A penny a page for used books! #BookHaul #BookSale #usedbooks **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Phenomenal Women! #tagtuesday Sueys Book Banter 2024-08-20 | This fun tag is making the rounds, celebrating PHENOMENAL WOMEN! I was tagged by @books_and_bocadillos and then this morning I woke up to being also tagged by @TheLibraryMouseGina . It was originally created by @MarilynMayaMendoza . Here are the prompts:Prompts1.Who is your favorite phenomenal woman author.2. What book features your favorite phenomenal woman character3. If you were creating a book prize, which book by a phenomenal woman author would you choose4. Tag some phenomenal women booktubersPlease feel free to do this one if you want, but I'm officially tagging:@SueJacksonDE @lilybugslibrary @mindysbookjourney @BookwormAdventureGirl @percydoeseverything @brooklynreads @sarahstangledtales #tagtuesday #books #reading **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Not Sweet! Not Cringe-y! Romance Recommendations! Sueys Book Banter 2024-08-17 | Awhile back I did a video about having crushes on book characters. And @ellenmadebookclub asked for recommendations for books that included a romance with perhaps a crush-worthy character, but that wasn't too sweet or too cringe-y. Here's what Tori and I came up with! Enjoy! (Another channel was mentioned in this video... @TheLibraryMouseGina because Pride and Prejudice was discussed! LOL!)Books mentioned in the video:North and South by Elizabeth GaskillWives and Daughters by Elizabeth GaskillMiddlemarch by George ElliotThe Forsyte Sage by John GalsworthyPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenPersuasion by Jane AustenWarbreaker by Brandon SandersonThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussThe Night Circus by Erin MorgensternMe Before You by Jojo MoyesBlackmore by Julianne DonaldsonEdenbrooke by Julianne DonaldsonThe Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle ZevinThe Angel's Game by Carlos Ruiz ZafronThe Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafronThe Song of Achilles by Madeline MillerThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins ReidThank You For Listening by Julia WhelanJust Last Night by Mhairi McFarlaneAttachments by Rainbow RowellWhen the Day Comes by Gabrielle MeyerA link to the Let's Have Book Crushes video:youtu.be/0aaGuHTH_Gc?si=TyA-nsXyD0HOGWx_**************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Yes, they are banning books in my state 😭 Sueys Book Banter 2024-08-15 | My response to the news of banning books in the public schools in my state of Utah. My response also, to some comments of other people regarding this news. Here's the list of banned books: "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas"A Court of Frost and Starlight" by Sarah J. Maas"A Court of Mist and Fury" by Sarah J. Maas"A Court of Silver Flames" by Sarah J. Maas"A Court of Wings and Ruin" by Sarah J. Maas"Empire of Storms" by Sarah J. Maas"What Girls are Made of" by Elana K. Arnold"Milk and Honey" by Rupi Kaur"Forever" by Judy Blume"Tilt" by Ellen Hopkins"Fallout (Crank, Book 3)" by Ellen Hopkins"Oryx and Crake" by Margaret Atwood"Blankets" by Craig Thompson**************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Recommendations for DEEP YA BOOKS! Sueys Book Banter 2024-08-12 | Here's a pile of books we (my daughter Tori and I) think are deep and sometimes heavy, but always thought provoking and NOT surface level fluffy YA books. This is to go along with the discussion I posted about should adults read YA? Or are they too... fluffy, too angsty, too not relatable. (See that video here: youtu.be/boxbOcOLNAk?si=FA2VSuPf2cKuE6mn ) As you might suspect, we think there are TONS of YA books that adults, even those who think YA is not for them, would find quite amazing. Check some of these books out and see if you don't agree!Books mentioned: If I Stay by Gayle FormanWhere She Went by Gayle FormanAn Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa TahirThe Passion of Dolssa by Julie BerryAll the Truth That's in Me by Julie BerryIlluminae by Jay Kristoff and Amie KaufmanDear Evan Hansen by Val EmmichAll My Rage by Sabaa TahirScythe by Neal ShustermanThe Hate You Give by Angie ThomasPivot Point by Kasie WestThe Scorpio Races by Maggie StiefvaterThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsEleanor and Park by Rainbow RowellThe Book Thief by Markus Zusak**************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Should adults read YA? Sueys Book Banter 2024-08-09 | This is a topic often on my mind, and has been for years. So I thought I'd spew out a few thoughts! My guess is you know where I stand! But let me know where YOU stand!**************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
A Beautifully Heartbreaking Novel! Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Sueys Book Banter 2024-08-07 | My thoughts on this popular and well loved novel, Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver. Spoiler free until at the 6:30 mark where I talk a tiny bit more specifically. And then if you come back at about 8:50... the spoiler bits will be over! I would love to know your thoughts on this one! Discuss away in comments!**************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
A NOT BAD AT ALL Reading Month! Sueys Book Banter 2024-08-02 | This month I finished a non-fiction, a big book for summer, August's book club book, and a couple other random things that find their way in!How did your month go?#Booktube #Wrapup #Reading **************Other places you can find me 👇👇👇Blog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Need to know more about me?? #tagtuesday Sueys Book Banter 2024-07-30 | Another fun Reader Profile tag with some HARD HARD questions! I was tagged by @ellenmadebookclub and this was created by @HilaryBGreen . And I tag everyone who wants to do it! Because I forgot to think of people to tag, so... JUST DO IT!Here are the prompts:1. What for you makes a good book?2. What are you currently reading?3. What's the last book you didn't finish and why?4. What obscure book do you wish other people would read?5. What's the longest book you've ever read?6. If you could have a dinner party with five fictional characters, who would they be?7. Five books you'd want if stranded on a desert island.8. One book you could not put down. 9. Five books or authors you will never read. 10. If you were to write a book, what would it be about?#tagtuesday #books #reading **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Crushing on Fictional Characters: Lets Discuss! Sueys Book Banter 2024-07-26 | The prompt from the Mid Year Freak Out Tag about crushing on a fictional character inspired this discussion video. Watch it and then let me know how YOU feel about fictional characters.. .and the word CRUSH!#booktube #reading #fictionalcrush **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Another great one by a favorite author! | The Distant Hours by Kate Morton Sueys Book Banter 2024-07-24 | A big book summer book, and also knocking off one that has been on my TBR forever! The Distant Hours by Kate Morten lived up to all my expectations!#bookreview #reading #booktube **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
The BookTuber Name Tag! Its a fun one! Sueys Book Banter 2024-07-23 | What a fun tag, prompts based on BookTuber Names! It was originally created by @AaronReadABook and I was tagged by @ellenmadebookclub Thank you to both! Here are the prompts:1. Books I'm Not Reading - A book that's been on your TBR forever @booksimnotreading 2. Novel iDeea - A book with an interesting premise or plot device @novelideea 3. Revenant Reads - A book where someone has returned from the dead @revenantreads 4. CriminOlly - A book where a crime takes place @CriminOllyBlog 5. Book Time With Elvis - A book about time, time travel, or someone named Elvis @BookTimewithElvis 6. MIDDLE of the Book MARCH - Your favourite book that you read in March @MIDDLEoftheBookMARCH 7. Book Buds - A book with a great friendship @BookBuds 8. Obscure Book Adventures - A book that you love that never gets talked about @ObscureBookAdventures 9. Savage Reads - A book with a monster, or beast, or human acting monstrous or beastly @savagereads 10. A book that fits your own channel name or the name of a channel that you loveAnd I'm tagging:@TheGrapeJellyLibrary @JessBookgirlTV @fiberartsyreads ...And anyone else who wants to do this one!#tagtuesday #books #reading **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
THE BOOK BIN Corvallis Oregon| Fun Little Bookstore Tour! Sueys Book Banter 2024-07-18 | So many books in this BOOK BIN! (This is the second Book Bin we've found, the first one is in Salem Oregon.) Come and take a look around with us!#Bookstore #oregon #independentbookstore **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksKpop Channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Little Free Library Hunting in OREGON! #littlefreelibrary Sueys Book Banter 2024-07-17 | Finding all sorts of Little Free Library treasures with the grandkids in Oregon!**************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
The New York Book Tag! #TagTuesday Sueys Book Banter 2024-07-16 | I saw this tag over on @mildrumpus and thought it looked fun, so I tagged myself and here it is! It was originally created by @jimsbooksreadingandstuff. Also, beware: a bunch of personal stories ahead!If you like these questions too, consider yourself tagged and do these prompts:1. What is your favorite book set in or around New York?2. New York is famous for its skyscrapers. What is the highest building you've been up?3. New York, New York - so good, they named it twice. What was the last book you re-read?4. "American Psycho" was a disturbing novel set in New York. What is the most disturbing book you have read?5. Where were you when you heard the news about 9/11?6. What is your favorite movie set in New York?7. Have you been to New York? When was the last time you visited New York?8. Who is your favorite painter from New York or What is your favorite painting of New York?9. What is your favorite song about New York?10. Tag! You're It.Check out The Mild Rumpus' video here: youtu.be/HXaOt9xdb00?si=UZ8Gr6qcC_BUckhN#tagtuesday #books #reading **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
A Sum Up of 2024s Reading So Far! Sueys Book Banter 2024-07-12 | This one, the MIDYEAR FREAK OUT TAG, is making the rounds, and today is my turn! My assessment of how the year is going so far. Following these prompts:Here are the prompts:1. Best book you've read this year.2. Best sequel you've read so far 3. New release you haven't read yet but want to 4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year 5. Biggest disappointment 6. Biggest surprise 7. Favorite new author (debut or new to you)8. Newest fictional crush 9. Newest favorite character 10. Book that made you cry11. Book that made you happy 12. Most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received)13. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?YOU are up next! Let us know you're doing!#booktube #reading **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksThe kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySaysSong: IllusionsMusic by: CreatorMix.com
GRASS ROOTS BOOKS and MUSIC Corvallis Oregon| Fun Little Bookstore Tour! Sueys Book Banter 2024-07-11 | I hauled the crowd to a couple of bookstores while on the latest excursion to Oregon! This is the first one... Grass Roots in Corvallis Oregon. Take a little peek around! #Bookstore #oregon #independentbookstore **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksKpop Channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
A slow but sweet reading month! Sueys Book Banter 2024-07-10 | My month included two memoirs listened to on the road, a crazy fun fantasy and cute middle grade graphic novel. How did your month go?Also, ICYMI, here's some videos I uploaded this past month: Five Booktube Rules: youtu.be/LAWQb5onb9EWildest Dreams Tag: youtu.be/lEn6U_blpSsFive Reasons You Should be Reading: youtu.be/4LjWwhmfcZQ#Booktube #Wrapup #Reading **************Other places you can find me 👇👇👇Blog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
How I Organize my YouTube Watching! #TagTuesday Sueys Book Banter 2024-07-09 | I was tagged for The Watch Later Tag by @awebofstories, and this tag was originally created by @ReadBecca. It's all about how we watch YouTube videos! I have THE BEST method....watch to see what it is! 😂If you have a great method for watching videos... YOU ARE TAGGED! 📚 The Prompt 📚How do you choose and organize your booktube watching? - Where do you browse videos? Home, Subscriptions, Channel pages, or somewhere else? - Do you add videos to queue/watch later/playlists or just click and watch? - What factors into your decisions to watch or add to playlist? - What order do you watch? By date published, date added, by channel, type of video, or some other priority? - Are there types or factors in videos that you skip?#tagtuesday #books #reading **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Awesome books at our Oregon Coast airbnb! Sueys Book Banter 2024-07-09 | Wish I would have had time to jump into some of these books at the airbnb!
What did we find Little Free Library hunting today? Sueys Book Banter 2024-06-29 | #littlefreelibrary hunting!
FIVE REASONS You Should Be Reading! Sueys Book Banter 2024-06-27 | I was at a library presentation the other day where the presenter pointed out some great benefits to reading. So I thought it would be fun to share those, add to it a bit and see if you agree with my little list! Why do you think we benefit from reading? Let me know in comments!**************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Wildest Dreams Tag! #TagTuesday Sueys Book Banter 2024-06-25 | I was tagged for The Wildest Dreams tag by @Uncommon_Reader ! Thanks for tagging me! I had fun thinking about these answers!Tagging:@awebofstories @TheLibraryMouseGina @KimReadsandReviews and anyone else who hasn't done this one yet!Here are the prompts: 1. Your fantasy time and place to read a book 2. Your fantasy personal library (or your personal library if you have attained your fantasy!) 3. Imagine you have decided to build a bookshop. What would you call it? Would it sell new or second-hand books? Would it sell anything else? What features would you want in that shop? 4. One person (not a Booktube creator) with whom you can have a good conversation about books? 5. If you won a million pounds (or other currency) and you could only spend it on books or book related items, how would you spend it? 6. Tag some others. I'd love to hear your wildest dreams#tagtuesday #books #reading **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Quick Thoughts on GOOD OMENS by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaimen Sueys Book Banter 2024-06-23 | #bookreview #goodomens **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
GOOD OMENS Book Club Treats! Sueys Book Banter 2024-06-22 | #bookclub #goodomens #devil #angel **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
My FIVE Rules of BOOKTUBE! Sueys Book Banter 2024-06-20 | This is a topic that's been going around for a bit. I saw it at @BookishTexan and @M-J and I can't remember where else, but I thought it would be fun to jump into the convo with my thoughts... which are these five simple rules. Let me know what you think! And if you think there should be more actual rules, or no rules at all!#booktube **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
No...No it REALLY ISNT That Bad! #TagTuesday Sueys Book Banter 2024-06-18 | Another fun original tag by @awebofstories ! Thanks for tagging me Melinda! This one piggybacks on the I'm So Annoyed tag and wonders... IS IT REALLY THAT BAD? Here are the prompts for anyone who wants to do this one! (I didn't make a list of people to tag, so YOU ARE ALL TAGGED!) 1. Do you dog-ear your books?2. Do you annotate your books?3. Do you roll covers or break spines when you read?4. Do you listen to something while you read?5. Do you read in the bathroom?6. Do you read in water (such as in the bathtub, in a pool, etc)?7. Do you DNF?8. Do you ever read ahead or skip to the end of a book?9. Are you book-polygamous (i.e., read more than one book at a time)?10. Do you own more books than bookshelf space?BONUS: Do you ever take a book without leaving a book at a Little Free Library?#tagtuesday #books #reading **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
LIBRARIES ARE AWESOME! (The Library Lovers Tag) Sueys Book Banter 2024-06-14 | Thank you @JessBookgirlTV for tagging me in another fun library tag! (The original was done at @PiandBooks many many years ago!) I am gushing SO MUCH in this one about the library yet again! LOL! You all should count how many times I say the library is awesome....Here are the prompts for anyone who wants to do this one!1. How often do you visit your local library?2. Are you the type of person who checks out more books than you know you can read or are you someone who only checks out the exact amount of books you intent on reading?3. How old were you when you got your first library card?4.Do you go to your library looking for a particular book or do you check out books that peak your interest?5. Do you use your library to check out DVDS, audio books, etc?6. From what section of your library do you check out a majority of your books (YA, middle grade, adult, non fiction)?7. What is your favorite part of using you local library?#library **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
The Sir Isaac Newton Tag! 🍎🍎🍎 Sueys Book Banter 2024-06-11 | Happy #tagtuesday! I was tagged by @mildrumpus@awebofstories and this Sir Isaac Newton Tag which was created by @ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk . Wow, and I had to think hard about some of these! LOL! If you haven't done this one and want to, please do it! Here are the prompts: 1. Adopted or sent away or abandoned. A book with a character that is adopted, sent away or abandoned 2. Use or measurement of time. A book where time is a crucial element. 3. Test of strength. A book where the character has to pass a test of strength. 4. Character with a dark side or a temper. A book where a character has a dark side or a temper. 5. Quest destroys personal life. A book where the quest is deemed so big the character either chooses to have no personal life or it is destroyed. 6. Questionable Decision. A book where the main character makes a questionable decision. 7. Scale Change. A book with an object or a place that goes through a scale change. 8. Falling or something to do with gravity. A book where something or someone is falling. Or where gravity plays a part. 9. Red Herring/False Trail/Use of codes. A book with a red herring, a false trail or quest or the use of codes. 10. Revenge/Punishment. A book with an element of revenge or punishment. 11. Rise and fall. A book with a rise in status followed by a catastrophic fall. 12. A Genius. Which writer to you is a genius or a book with a character that is a genius. 13. Tag some others. I'm tagging:@ellenmadebookclub @pliznick@BandanaBookmomAnd anyone else who wants to do it!#tagtuesday #sirisaacnewton **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
What book is this baby talking about? Sueys Book Banter 2024-06-06 | #talkingbaby **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
Ally Braithwaite Condie and Yamile Saied Mendez Book Signing! Sueys Book Banter 2024-06-05 | Ally had a book launch for The Unwedding at our library, and Yamile was there to ask her questions. And they both talked about how they've been chosen for Reese's book club and I was so into it I forgot to recording anything! AHH! So excited for our local authors! We are reading The Undwedding for our book club in August, so more on that later! #booksigning #allycondie #booklaunch #localauthors
This Woven Kingdom will be on my year end favorites list! Sueys Book Banter 2024-06-05 | I really loved this one... This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi. No surprise though as this one of my favorite authors. Have you read it? Let's talk!!#bookreview #reading #booktube **************Other places you can find meBlog: sueysbooks.blogspot.comInstagram: instagram.com/sueysbooksMy kpop channel: youtube.com/c/TheKpopKonvertersTwitter at @SueySays: twitter.com/SueySaysGoodreads: www.goodreads.com/SueySays
