Announcing the Kristenelli Awards! Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-09-12 | Here is my idea, my reasoning, and my plan. What will the results be?Sign up form (you'll get a Discord invite once I have your email): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTCSytYHBJGZzSzm1irfs9_YnqFPi7qEll2gz-8mGjqXX8gA/viewform?usp=sf_linkTimeline :-nominations will be due circa March 15, 2023-final votes will be due circa August 11, 2023Any SFF/Horror published in 2022 is eligible. Here are some lists of eligible stuff to get you started: Crowd-sourced google doc : docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1gnQREozRY1ki1gTmkZCwoHLzc4Ibr0SwraeSNxIR_mc/edit#gid=444646801Novels: goodreads.com/list/show/171218.Hugo_2023_Eligible_NovelsNovellas: goodreads.com/list/show/172209.Hugo_2023_Eligible_NovellasI'm tagging the following channels to invite them to participate. Feel free to invite yourself or others if not on the list. I'm sure I'm going to miss a bunch of great channels. I'm looking for any and all booktubers willing to read minimum 10 novellas and 15 novels that are SFF published in 2022. @RKStumblingbear @TheBookFinch @ThatsSoPoe @LiteratureScienceAlliance @ONYXPages @BeautifullyBookishBethany @FIT2BREAD @SFF180 @BookInvasion @TheNerdyNarrative @BookmarkChronicles @bookslikewhoa @bookwormdreams5182 @emilyreads5207 @BookswithEmilyFox @ThoughtsOnTomes @ToriMorrow @moonireads @RamblinReader @AndrewsWizardlyReads @FantasyBookAddict @ThistleVerse @SufficientlyAdvancedLena @ebnovels @JessOwens @AFictionalEscapist @Kalanadi @BookishRealm @TheFancyHatLadyReads @bookishdi @BrightandBookish @Kristenisfullybookd @tammietriestoread @SheWasOnlyEvie @ReadBecca @TheBookishMom @SpringboardThought @LiamsLyceum @TheShadesofOrange @DaisyXMachina @SoundFuryBookReviews @megansreadingrevelations @stephaniebookish @FineReads @GraceDionneReads @DeadGoodBookReviews @AlwaysDoing @fiberartsyreads @mynameismarines @perpetualpages @merphynapier42 @ChroniclesofNoria @BookRoast @BookedandBusy @bookendsandbiscuits @rananajjar @MaxReads @JesseOnYoutube @SynsBookNook @secretsauceofstorycraft @SluggishReader @LocDBooktician @PageTurnersWithKatja @FinalBlowJoe @SorcerersApprenticeReads @storiesofroa @AbbySalter @aliciaguzman @bookswithzara @TheLiteraryApothecary @herbivorehaunts @nikosbookreviews @storyworldling7444@AlwaysDoing
January Wrap Up | Best reading month in a while! Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2024-02-02 | This is a discussion of the books I read in January. Check out Bookworm Dreams: youtube.com/watch?v=tlr2khNnr2gBooks mentioned: The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne FadimanPlanetfall by Emma NewmanThe Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir: Gideon the NinthHarrow the NinthNona the NinthNetwork Effect by Martha WellsSystem Collapse by Martha WellsIce Planet Barbarians by Ruby DixonBarbarian Lover by Ruby Dixon0:00 - Intro0:30 - The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down6:20 - Planetfall8:34 - The Locked Tomb12:28 - Murderbot14:38 - Ice Planet Barbarians16:32 - Outro
Is the experiment over? | Some goals and reflections for 2024 Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2024-01-09 | Hello! Check out Shannon's channel if you haven't already! youtube.com/channel/UCrb7gKd-7yDnYIg4CqttklA
Reflections and Goals for 2023 Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2023-01-04 | This is a rather rambling look at the past year and what I want to do in this year.
The Atlas Six and The Atlas Paradox Review | Spoiler Free! | Should you read the Atlas Series? Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-12-30 | Should you read The Atlas Series by Olivie Blake? Also includes review of the audiobook.
SPOILERS | The Golden Enclaves Discussion | SPOILERS Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-12-23 | Spoiler-filled discussion of The Golden Enclaves by Naomi Novik. Comments may contain spoilers. Please share your thoughts and discuss this book with me in the comments!
SPSFC Quarter Finals Announcement! Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-12-21 | These six books made it past the first round of the Self Published Science Fiction Competition! This announcement is a bit overdue. Quarter finals started a month ago, but better late than never, right?Which book sounds most interesting to you?
Update on me and what Ive been doing Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-12-19 | Hey, I've been mia for a couple months. Here is a bit of an explanation, what I've been up to in the meantime, and what my channel will look like going forward. Links mentioned: Hugos There podcast: hugospodcast.com/podcast/ht70-the-stone-sky-by-nk-jemisin-feat-kristenelle-sff-readerTop 210 Scifi Books: youtube.com/watch?v=J1SmvS2QeGgBright and Bookish Christmas Game announcement video: youtube.com/watch?v=Q3gIfDajjiE&t=1144sLive Discussion with @BrightandBookish: youtube.com/watch?v=gSNK9k_60_Y&t=1204sKristenelli Award announcement: youtube.com/watch?v=LwX6Qk24dZQ0:00 - Intro0:30 - Personal update7:48 - Bookish update12:37 - Channel plans14:42 - Outro
October Journal #1 Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-10-14 | What I've been reading this week, plus a lot of personal updates. 0:00 - Intro0:11 - Personal updates3:57 - Broken Earth Trilogy by N. K. Jemisin5:33 - Terraform: Watch/Worlds/Burn6:03 - Eversion by Alastair Reynolds7:30 - SPSFC7:50 - Outro
September Journal #4 | Nona the Ninth Review! And general Locked Tomb thoughts Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-09-30 | What I've been reading this week. Books mentioned: Gideon the NinthHarrow the NinthNona the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirThe Genesis of Misery by Neon YangThe Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
2022 September Journal #3 Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-09-24 | My reading week. Channels mentioned:@ThatsSoPoe Angela's Goliath review - youtube.com/watch?v=F7CMyNg_PSE&t=886sFraser's Goliath review - youtube.com/watch?v=j_6VKjILxmgHugo's There podcast - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hugos-there-podcast/id1214652745
2022 Released Fantasy Novels: Everything Ive read so far ranked Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-09-21 | In this video I rank all of the fantasy novels I've read that have been released this year. Ordinary Monsters review: youtube.com/watch?v=aG-mSYnSnpM&t=617s
Vlog: 2022 SPSFC Slush Reading #1 Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-09-19 | I'm a judge on Team Book Invasion for this year's Self Published Science Fiction Competition. In this vlog I read the first 10-20% of the first four books and decided to mark them yes or no to continue. Team Book Invasion is: @BookInvasion @SufficientlyAdvancedLena @AndrewsWizardlyReads @RKStumblingbear @TheNerdyNarrative @Rajathon @nikosbookreviews The books: Orthogonal Galaxies by Michael L. LewisThe Stars Within by Lena Alison KnightGrey Enigmas by Gareth LewisThe Last Noah by Dan Cuff
2022 September Journal #2 | Bindle Punk Bruja Review! Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-09-16 | This is what I've been reading!Channels mentioned:@ThatsSoPoe @LiteratureScienceAlliance @SpringboardThought 0:00 - Intro0:14 - Bindle Punk Bruja by Desideria Mesa3:43 - Babel by R. F. Kuang5:33 - Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi7:57 - SPSFC8:53 - Genesis of Misery by Neon Yang and Even Though I Knew the End by C. L. Polk9:28 - Undone10:43 - Outro
2022 Science Fiction Novels: Everything Ive read so far ranked Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-09-14 | This is a round up of all the science fiction novels I've read so far this year. These will all be eligible for best novel for the Hugo and Nebula awards.Channels mentioned: @tammietriestoread youtube.com/watch?v=oZ-okxkCRFw@LiteratureScienceAlliance youtube.com/watch?v=I0BeqABWStY
2022 September Journal | Found a wonderful new novella! Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-09-09 | This is what I've been reading this past week!Channels mentioned: @That's So Poe @Always Doing Kazen's Goodreads review for Sea of Tranquility - goodreads.com/review/show/46578288200:00 - Intro0:18 - The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri2:40 - Ithaca by Claire North4:25 - Nebula Vibrations by Annie Carl7:05 - Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel9:45 - short fiction11:31 - Babel by R. F. Kuang12:05 - Bindle Punk Bruja by Desideria Mesa12:43 - Undone13:28 - Outro
2022 Hugo Awards Reaction: A lot of disappointments but not surprises Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-09-05 | The 2022 Hugo Awards ceremony was live streamed last night! Here I react to the winners and runners up. I forgot to talk about the novella long list! Suffice it to say, I was happy that Comfort Me with Apples by Catherynne M. Valente was so high up the list and I was also happy to see a couple novellas from Premee Mohamed. Live stream - youtube.com/watch?v=ZdaDtybQcp8Stats sheet - thehugoawards.org/content/pdf/2022-Hugo-Award-Details-Final.pdf My video talking about all my favorite Hugo eligible novels from 2021 - youtube.com/watch?v=MtMlJA6cZk0&t=187sMy Hugo predictions video - youtube.com/watch?v=celMVUF6ZYIChannels mentioned: Angela @LiteratureScienceAlliance Rachel @RKStumblingbear Intro - 0:00Best Novel - 0:50 Best Novella - 4:34Best Novelette - 6:09Best Short Story - 7:50Best Series - 9:45Best Graphic Story - 12:28Best Related Work - 12:56Best Dramatic Presentation: Long Form - 13:39Best Dramatic Presentation: Short Form - 15:06Editor: Short Form and Long Form - 17:03Best Professional and Fan Artist - 18:55Best Semiprozine - 19:42Best Fanzine - 21:04Best Fancast - 23:21Best Fan Writer - 25:16Best Fan Artist - 26:59Lodestar - 27:25Astounding - 30:02Outro - 31:41
2022 August Journal #5 | New Releaseathon Wrap Up Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-09-02 | What I've been reading this week, plus New Releaseathon wrap up! I also talk a little about what I've been watching that will be Hugo eligible next year.
Live: August Wrap Up / September TBR Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-08-27 | I'm trying something new! Join me as I wrap up my August reading month and plan my September tbr using printables I created. They are also colorable! I want this to be a fun, chill time to reflect, plan, and relax. Hang out with me and we can discuss books. :) You can purchase the printables from my brand new Etsy shop: etsy.com/shop/KristenelleSFFreader?ref=shop_onboarding&ele=shop_open P.S. I realize the thumbnail says "August TBR." I will obviously be making a September TBR in this video. ;-D
Final New Releaseathon Reading Sprints/Live Show! Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-08-27 | This is our final live show for the first ever New Releaseathon readathon! Come and share what you've been reading and try to get in another new release or two. :) *NEW RELEASEATHON INFO* #NewReleaseathon2022 DATES: August 1-31 Live Show/Sprint Dates: August 26, 7 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Angela, Rachel, and Kristen You can use the timezone converter here, to check the times in your location: dateful.com/time-zone-converter HOSTS: Kristen @Kristenelle - SFF Reader - youtube.com/c/KristenelleSFFReader Rachel @R. K. Stumblingbear - youtube.com/channel/UC7pk4AtjerXfHlzb7s63Pbw Shannon @That’s So Poe - youtube.com/c/ThatsSoPoe Reija @The Book Finch - youtube.com/c/Bofinkins Angela @Literature Science Alliance - youtube.com/c/LiteratureScienceAlliance NEW RELEASEATHON VIDEO PLAYLIST: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBBM19Uo6HKsiIXhJQtmfN3vWCChpEm4N STORYGRAPH CHALLENGE: app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/f1470101-655a-4e2c-8d54-b6a1557fa9a5
2022 August Journal #4 | The Memory Librarian Review Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-08-26 | Here's what I've been reading this week! Rachel @RKStumblingbear Dirty Computer [Emotion Picture] - youtube.com/watch?v=jdH2Sy-BlNENew Releaseathon Live Show/Reading Sprints - youtube.com/watch?v=hjO8lnbPT1gPlan with Me/August Wrap Up/September TBR Live - youtu.be/uPrTa3tRHtEMy Etsy shop - etsy.com/shop/KristenelleSFFreader?ref=shop_onboarding&ele=shop_openIntro - 0:00The Memory Library by Janelle Monae - 0:27Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse - 6:02The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri - 7:53Upcoming plans - 9:00Outro - 11:59
2022 Hugo Award Predictions | Who I think will win in the different categories Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-08-24 | These are my predictions for who will win the Hugo Awards this year! The awards ceremony will take place September 4 at 8PM CDT. Hugo website page with list of all nominees and info about the awards ceremony. chicon.org/home/whats-happening/hugo-awardsMy Rankings: Novels - youtube.com/watch?v=odAapNcCiqENovellas - youtube.com/watch?v=cX9tcjoYP8c&t=313sNovelettes - youtube.com/watch?v=_q5FSfBNCxg&t=43sIntro - 0:00Who votes for the Hugo's? - 1:15Best Novel - 2:48Best Novella - 5:08Best Novelette - 8:22Best Short Story - 10:15Best Series - 12:34Best Graphic Story - 14:11Best Dramatic Presentation: Long Form - 15:23Best Dramatic Presentation: Short Form - 16:00Misc. Categories - 17:03Outro - 20:02
2022 August Journal #3 | Mickey7 Review Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-08-22 | This is what I've been reading this past week plus some news. My mic wasn't plugged in for the first bit. 🤦🏻♀️ Scott's @BookInvasion SPSFC intro video: youtube.com/watch?v=1MF_KxQcIBo&t=2sTeam Book Invasion!@R. K. Stumblingbear @Rajathon @Sufficiently Advanced Lena @Andrew’s Wizardly Reads @Niko'sBookReviews @The Nerdy Narrative New Releaseathon Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=xLKN80Sj69c&list=PLBBM19Uo6HKsiIXhJQtmfN3vWCChpEm4NDirty Computer Emotion Picture: youtube.com/watch?v=jdH2Sy-BlNE&t=18sIntro - 0:00Personal Update - 0:18New Releaseathon - 1:21SPSFC - 2:20The Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia - 4:04Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel - 7:37The Way Spring Arrives - 9:17Mickey7 - 12:08The Memory Librarian by Janelle Monae - 16:20The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri - 20:03Fevered Star by Rebecca Roanhorse - 20:41Outro - 21:27
Top Ten 2022 Novellas Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-08-17 | These are all the novellas I've read that have been published in 2022 and will therefore be eligible for the next Hugo and Nebula awards. I rank them from least favorite to favorite. What have been your favorite novellas published this year so far?
New Releaseathon Live Show and Reading Sprints Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-08-13 | Come check in with us about your New Releasathon reading progress and work on getting some of that reading done!
2022 August Journal #2 | Have I found this years favorite book? Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-08-12 | What I've been reading this week!Here is the link for the New Releaseathon reading sprints/live show. (Saturday, August 13 at 2pm ET) youtu.be/xzfwqXPcZ68*NEW RELEASEATHON INFO*#NewReleaseathon2022DATES:August 1-31Live Show/Sprint Dates: August 13, 2 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Reija, Kristen, and AngelaAugust 20, 2 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Rachel and ReijaAugust 26, 7 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Angela, Rachel, and KristenYou can use the timezone converter here, to check the times in your location:dateful.com/time-zone-converterHOSTS: Kristen @Kristenelle - SFF Reader - youtube.com/c/KristenelleSFFReaderKristen’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=xLKN80Sj69c&t=3sRachel @R. K. Stumblingbear - youtube.com/channel/UC7pk4AtjerXfHlzb7s63PbwRachel’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=Pzuoy3CGRko&t=2sShannon @That’s So Poe - youtube.com/c/ThatsSoPoeShannon’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=861nAvQpOk8&t=5sReija @The Book Finch - youtube.com/c/BofinkinsReija’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=sjeoJu-z064&t=0sAngela @Literature Science Alliance - youtube.com/c/LiteratureScienceAllianceyoutube.com/watch?v=d2o1tOkaIQo&t=0sNEW RELEASEATHON VIDEO PLAYLIST: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBBM19Uo6HKsiIXhJQtmfN3vWCChpEm4N STORYGRAPH CHALLENGE:app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/f1470101-655a-4e2c-8d54-b6a1557fa9a5 BINGO BOARD: drive.google.com/file/d/1iXqXxaAVYeAOsYx4AXZuX_1TBR8VU9oP/view?usp=sharingBINGO BOARD PROMPTS: -book you have not heard about - (Hard mode: indie published)-disabled/neurodivergent author (Hard mode: intersectional)-short story (Hard mode: an entire anthology or collection)-translated (Hard mode: women author & translator)-novella (Hard mode: not Tordotcom) -title without articles (a/an/the) (Hard mode: title is just one word)-entire magazine (Hard mode: pick a magazine you’ve never read before)-BIPOC author (Hard mode: at least 40% of your reads are BIPOC authors)-genre bender (Hard mode: more than two genres bended)-new to you author (Hard mode: start of a series)-favorite author (Hard mode: make a playlist to go with the book and share it!)-sequel (Hard mode: series ender)-LGBTQ+ rep (Hard mode: less-represented queer identities (not L or G) )-non-USA author (Hard mode: author is from Global South)-debut (Hard mode: self-published author)-host rec (Hard mode: not your usual genre)Note: Any 2022 release counts, and a single book can be used for multiple prompts
New Releaseathon Tag Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-08-08 | QUESTIONS:1. What new book release have you been most excited for?2. What book release were you not that excited for at first, but changed your mind about?3. How many new releases have you read so far this year? 254. How do you usually find out about new book releases?5. Is there a genre that's most represented in your anticipated book releases?6. Are there buzzwords that will get you instantly hyped for a new release?My video on how to find new releases: youtube.com/watch?v=_ASMzHA7NU4&t=29s*NEW RELEASEATHON INFO*#NewReleaseathon2022DATES:August 1-31Live Show/Sprint Dates: August 13, 2 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Reija, Kristen, and AngelaAugust 20, 2 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Rachel and ReijaAugust 26, 7 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Angela, Rachel, and KristenYou can use the timezone converter here, to check the times in your location:dateful.com/time-zone-converterHOSTS: Kristen @Kristenelle - SFF Reader - youtube.com/c/KristenelleSFFReaderKristen’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=xLKN80Sj69c&t=3sRachel @R. K. Stumblingbear - youtube.com/channel/UC7pk4AtjerXfHlzb7s63PbwRachel’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=Pzuoy3CGRko&t=2sShannon @That’s So Poe - youtube.com/c/ThatsSoPoeShannon’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=861nAvQpOk8&t=5sReija @The Book Finch - youtube.com/c/BofinkinsReija’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=sjeoJu-z064&t=0sAngela @Literature Science Alliance - youtube.com/c/LiteratureScienceAllianceyoutube.com/watch?v=d2o1tOkaIQo&t=0sNEW RELEASEATHON VIDEO PLAYLIST: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBBM19Uo6HKsiIXhJQtmfN3vWCChpEm4N STORYGRAPH CHALLENGE:app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/f1470101-655a-4e2c-8d54-b6a1557fa9a5 BINGO BOARD: drive.google.com/file/d/1iXqXxaAVYeAOsYx4AXZuX_1TBR8VU9oP/view?usp=sharingBINGO BOARD PROMPTS: -book you have not heard about - (Hard mode: indie published)-disabled/neurodivergent author (Hard mode: intersectional)-short story (Hard mode: an entire anthology or collection)-translated (Hard mode: women author & translator)-novella (Hard mode: not Tordotcom) -title without articles (a/an/the) (Hard mode: title is just one word)-entire magazine (Hard mode: pick a magazine you’ve never read before)-BIPOC author (Hard mode: at least 40% of your reads are BIPOC authors)-genre bender (Hard mode: more than two genres bended)-new to you author (Hard mode: start of a series)-favorite author (Hard mode: make a playlist to go with the book and share it!)-sequel (Hard mode: series ender)-LGBTQ+ rep (Hard mode: less-represented queer identities (not L or G) )-non-USA author (Hard mode: author is from Global South)-debut (Hard mode: self-published author)-host rec (Hard mode: not your usual genre)Note: Any 2022 release counts, and a single book can be used for multiple prompts
2022 Hugo Nominated Novels Ranked Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-08-05 | Here is my personal ranking of the Hugo nominated novels this year! This is a new version of the video that I posted earlier. That version was the same except that I was having sound quality issues after upload. I apologize to those who left comments that are now lost. 😞If you are interested in which books I would have preferred to see nominated, you can watch that video here: youtube.com/watch?v=MtMlJA6cZk0&t=159s
2022 August Journal #1 Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-08-02 | Really this is more of a July wrap up for the past couple weeks. You can watch me discuss the Hugo nominated novellas on a panel here: youtube.com/watch?v=leFYsmtGU4s&t=52sListen to Seth Heasley's podcast "Hugos There" here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hugos-there-podcast/id1214652745*NEW RELEASEATHON INFO*#NewReleaseathon2022DATES:August 1-31Live Show/Sprint Dates: August 13, 2 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Reija, Kristen, and AngelaAugust 20, 2 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Rachel and ReijaAugust 26, 7 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Angela, Rachel, and KristenYou can use the timezone converter here, to check the times in your location:dateful.com/time-zone-converterHOSTS: Kristen @Kristenelle - SFF Reader - youtube.com/c/KristenelleSFFReaderKristen’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=xLKN80Sj69c&t=3sRachel @R. K. Stumblingbear - youtube.com/channel/UC7pk4AtjerXfHlzb7s63PbwRachel’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=Pzuoy3CGRko&t=2sShannon @That’s So Poe - youtube.com/c/ThatsSoPoeShannon’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=861nAvQpOk8&t=5sReija @The Book Finch - youtube.com/c/BofinkinsReija’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=sjeoJu-z064&t=0sAngela @Literature Science Alliance - youtube.com/c/LiteratureScienceAllianceyoutube.com/watch?v=d2o1tOkaIQo&t=0sNEW RELEASEATHON VIDEO PLAYLIST: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBBM19Uo6HKsiIXhJQtmfN3vWCChpEm4N STORYGRAPH CHALLENGE:app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/f1470101-655a-4e2c-8d54-b6a1557fa9a5 BINGO BOARD: drive.google.com/file/d/1iXqXxaAVYeAOsYx4AXZuX_1TBR8VU9oP/view?usp=sharingBINGO BOARD PROMPTS: -book you have not heard about - (Hard mode: indie published)-disabled/neurodivergent author (Hard mode: intersectional)-short story (Hard mode: an entire anthology or collection)-translated (Hard mode: women author & translator)-novella (Hard mode: not Tordotcom) -title without articles (a/an/the) (Hard mode: title is just one word)-entire magazine (Hard mode: pick a magazine you’ve never read before)-BIPOC author (Hard mode: at least 40% of your reads are BIPOC authors)-genre bender (Hard mode: more than two genres bended)-new to you author (Hard mode: start of a series)-favorite author (Hard mode: make a playlist to go with the book and share it!)-sequel (Hard mode: series ender)-LGBTQ+ rep (Hard mode: less-represented queer identities (not L or G) )-non-USA author (Hard mode: author is from Global South)-debut (Hard mode: self-published author)-host rec (Hard mode: not your usual genre)Note: Any 2022 release counts, and a single book can be used for multiple prompts0:00 - Intro0:16 - Personal updates4:07 - Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer5:50 - Like From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki7:15 - Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey9:46 - A Half-Built Garden by Ruthana Emrys14:07 - Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher14:57 - Face by Joma West16:53 - Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky17:40 - News19:33 - Outro
New Releaseathon TBR 2022 | What Im reading for New Releaseathon Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-07-22 | This is what I'm reading for New Releaseathon and which prompts I'm going to try to hit!*NEW RELEASEATHON INFO*#NewReleaseathon2022DATES:August 1-31Live Show/Sprint Dates: August 13, 2 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Reija, Kristen, and AngelaAugust 20, 2 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Rachel and ReijaAugust 26, 7 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Angela, Rachel, and KristenYou can use the timezone converter here, to check the times in your location:dateful.com/time-zone-converterHOSTS: Kristen @Kristenelle - SFF Reader - youtube.com/c/KristenelleSFFReaderKristen’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=xLKN80Sj69c&t=3sRachel @R. K. Stumblingbear - youtube.com/channel/UC7pk4AtjerXfHlzb7s63PbwRachel’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=Pzuoy3CGRko&t=2sShannon @That’s So Poe - youtube.com/c/ThatsSoPoeShannon’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=861nAvQpOk8&t=5sReija @The Book Finch - youtube.com/c/BofinkinsReija’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=sjeoJu-z064&t=0sAngela @Literature Science Alliance - youtube.com/c/LiteratureScienceAllianceyoutube.com/watch?v=d2o1tOkaIQo&t=0sNEW RELEASEATHON VIDEO PLAYLIST: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBBM19Uo6HKsiIXhJQtmfN3vWCChpEm4N STORYGRAPH CHALLENGE:app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/f1470101-655a-4e2c-8d54-b6a1557fa9a5 BINGO BOARD: drive.google.com/file/d/1iXqXxaAVYeAOsYx4AXZuX_1TBR8VU9oP/view?usp=sharingBINGO BOARD PROMPTS: -book you have not heard about - (Hard mode: indie published)-disabled/neurodivergent author (Hard mode: intersectional)-short story (Hard mode: an entire anthology or collection)-translated (Hard mode: women author & translator)-novella (Hard mode: not Tordotcom) -title without articles (a/an/the) (Hard mode: title is just one word)-entire magazine (Hard mode: pick a magazine you’ve never read before)-BIPOC author (Hard mode: at least 40% of your reads are BIPOC authors)-genre bender (Hard mode: more than two genres bended)-new to you author (Hard mode: start of a series)-favorite author (Hard mode: make a playlist to go with the book and share it!)-sequel (Hard mode: series ender)-LGBTQ+ rep (Hard mode: less-represented queer identities (not L or G) )-non-USA author (Hard mode: author is from Global South)-debut (Hard mode: self-published author)-host rec (Hard mode: not your usual genre)Note: Any 2022 release counts, and a single book can be used for multiple prompts
Guide to Speculative Fiction Magazines Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-07-18 | Curious about spec fic magazines? Here are a bunch to get you started.Clarkesworldclarkesworldmagazine.com/prior/issue_186Podcastclarkesworldmagazine.com/podcastingApexapex-magazine.comPodcastapex-magazine.com/category/podcastMetaphorosismagazine.metaphorosis.com/toc/2022/june-2022Podcastpodcast.metaphorosis.comBeneath Ceaseless Skiesbeneath-ceaseless-skies.com/issues/2022Podcastbeneath-ceaseless-skies.com/audio/2022Uncannyuncannymagazine.comPodcastuncannymagazine.com/type/podcastsKhoreokhoreomag.comPodcastpodcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/khoreo-magazine/id1556668561Anathemaanathemamag.com/#/issue-15-may-2022Lightspeedlightspeedmagazine.com/aboutPodcastlightspeedmagazine.com/podcastingConstelacionconstelacionmagazine.comStrange Horizonshttp://strangehorizons.com/issuePodcast (only poetry)http://strangehorizons.com/podcastsSamovarhttp://samovar.strangehorizons.com/issueAsimov'sasimovs.comAnaloganalogsf.com/current-issueLocushttp://locusmag.comEita!eitamagazine.com/linksFiyahfiyahlitmag.com/issues/issue-21Nightlight Podcastnightlightpod.comLevar Burton Readslevarburtonpodcast.comCast of Wonderscastofwonders.orgPod Castlepodcastle.orgEscape Podescapepod.orgIntro - 0:00Free online - 0:58Not free - 7:43Podcast only - 10:50Outro - 12:34
July Journal #2 | Upgrade Review Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-07-15 | I talk about my reading week! I finished Upgrade by Blake Crouch and almost finished Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer. And I started some other stuff. :)Check out Leticia's New Releaseathon blog post with her recommendations and tbr! leticiatoraci.wordpress.com/2022/07/14/my-releaseathon-2022-tbr-newreleaseathon2022New Releaseathon Playlist - youtube.com/watch?v=xLKN80Sj69c&list=PLBBM19Uo6HKsiIXhJQtmfN3vWCChpEm4N
2022 New Releaseathon Recommendations Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-07-11 | Watch this video to get some ideas for your New Releaseathon tbr! I've read all of these can vouch that they are good. :) In the video I've used orange outlines for easy mode recommendations and purple for hard mode. *NEW RELEASEATHON INFO*#NewReleaseathon2022DATES:August 1-31Live Show/Sprint Dates: August 13, 2 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Reija, Kristen, and AngelaAugust 20, 2 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Rachel and ReijaAugust 26, 7 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Angela, Rachel, and KristenYou can use the timezone converter here, to check the times in your location:dateful.com/time-zone-converterHOSTS: Kristen @Kristenelle - SFF Reader - youtube.com/c/KristenelleSFFReaderKristen’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=xLKN80Sj69c&t=3sRachel @R. K. Stumblingbear - youtube.com/channel/UC7pk4AtjerXfHlzb7s63PbwRachel’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=Pzuoy3CGRko&t=2sShannon @That’s So Poe - youtube.com/c/ThatsSoPoeShannon’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=861nAvQpOk8&t=5sReija @The Book Finch - youtube.com/c/BofinkinsReija’s announcement - youtube.com/watch?v=sjeoJu-z064&t=0sAngela @Literature Science Alliance - youtube.com/c/LiteratureScienceAllianceyoutube.com/watch?v=d2o1tOkaIQo&t=0sNew Releaseathon Video Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBBM19Uo6HKsiIXhJQtmfN3vWCChpEm4N BINGO BOARD: drive.google.com/file/d/1iXqXxaAVYeAOsYx4AXZuX_1TBR8VU9oP/view?usp=sharingBINGO BOARD PROMPTS: -book you have not heard about - (Hard mode: indie published)-disabled/neurodivergent author (Hard mode: intersectional)-short story (Hard mode: an entire anthology or collection)-translated (Hard mode: women author & translator)-novella (Hard mode: not Tordotcom) -title without articles (a/an/the) (Hard mode: title is just one word)-entire magazine (Hard mode: pick a magazine you’ve never read before)-BIPOC author (Hard mode: at least 40% of your reads are BIPOC authors)-genre bender (Hard mode: more than two genres bended)-new to you author (Hard mode: start of a series)-favorite author (Hard mode: make a playlist to go with the book and share it!)-sequel (Hard mode: series ender)-LGBTQ+ rep (Hard mode: less-represented queer identities (not L or G) )-non-USA author (Hard mode: author is from Global South)-debut (Hard mode: self-published author)-host rec (Hard mode: not your usual genre)Note: Any 2022 release counts, and a single book can be used for multiple prompts
2022 July Journal #1 Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-07-08 | Informal chat and reviews of what I've been reading this week.0:00 - Intro0:22 - The Sisters Sputnik by Terri Favro1:41 - A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers4:25 - Upgrade by Blake Crouch6:30 - Too Like the Lightning by Ada Palmer9:10 - TBR
2022 Hugo Novelette Nominations Ranked Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-07-06 | This is my personal ranking of the Hugo nominated novelettes this year. The category this year features: “Bots of the Lost Ark”, by Suzanne Palmer (Clarkesworld, Jun 2021)“Colors of the Immortal Palette”, by Caroline M. Yoachim (Uncanny Magazine, Mar/Apr 2021)L’Esprit de L’Escalier, by Catherynne M. Valente (Tordotcom)“O2 Arena”, by Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki (Galaxy’s Edge, Nov 2021)“That Story Isn’t the Story”, by John Wiswell (Uncanny Magazine, Nov/Dec 2021)“Unseelie Brothers, Ltd.”, by Fran Wilde (Uncanny Magazine, May/Jun 2021)
Mid Year Book Freak Out Tag 2022 Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-07-04 | Here is my version of this fun tag!Channel/video mentioned: Onyx Pages - youtube.com/c/ONYXPagesEugen Bacon interview - youtube.com/watch?v=IjyL2BvApcs&t=142sTag creators: @Earl Grey Books and Chami1. Best book you’ve read so far in 20222. Best sequel you've read so far in 20223. New release you haven't read yet, but want to4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year5. Biggest disappointment6. Biggest surprise 7. Favorite new author (debut or new to you)8. Newest fictional crush9. Newest favourite character10. Book that made you cry11. Book that made you happy12. 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?
2022 June Journal #3-4 Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-07-01 | I talk about what I read and watched the last two weeks of June.
Spoiler Free Plague Birds Review Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-06-27 | This novel by Jason Sandford was a Nebula nominee this year and I really enjoyed it!
Ordinary Monsters Spoiler Free Review Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-06-25 | Bonus weekend review! I couldn't wait to share this with everyone. :)Ian's (@ianthereader) more balanced review - youtube.com/watch?v=XeFaOOdMeX4&t=9s
New Releaseathon Announcement!!! Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-06-24 | *NEW RELEASEATHON INFO*#NewReleaseathon2022Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBBM19Uo6HKsiIXhJQtmfN3vWCChpEm4NDATES:August 1-31Live Show/Sprint Dates: August 13, 2 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Reija, Kristen, and AngelaAugust 20, 2 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Rachel and ReijaAugust 26, 7 PM (ET/GMT-4) with Angela, Rachel, and KristenYou can use the timezone converter here, to check the times in your location:dateful.com/time-zone-converterHOSTS: Kristen @Kristenelle - SFF Reader - youtube.com/c/KristenelleSFFReaderRachel @R. K. Stumblingbear - youtube.com/channel/UC7pk4AtjerXfHlzb7s63PbwShannon @That’s So Poe - youtube.com/c/ThatsSoPoeReija @The Book Finch - youtube.com/c/BofinkinsAngela @Literature Science Alliance - youtube.com/c/LiteratureScienceAllianceBINGO BOARD: drive.google.com/file/d/1iXqXxaAVYeAOsYx4AXZuX_1TBR8VU9oP/view?usp=sharingBINGO BOARD PROMPTS: -book you have not heard about - (Hard mode: indie published)-disabled/neurodivergent author (Hard mode: intersectional)-short story (Hard mode: an entire anthology or collection)-translated (Hard mode: women author & translator)-novella (Hard mode: not Tordotcom) -title without articles (a/an/the) (Hard mode: title is just one word)-entire magazine (Hard mode: pick a magazine you’ve never read before)-BIPOC author (Hard mode: at least 40% of your reads are BIPOC authors)-genre bender (Hard mode: more than two genres bended)-new to you author (Hard mode: start of a series)-favorite author (Hard mode: make a playlist to go with the book and share it!)-sequel (Hard mode: series ender)-LGBTQ+ rep (Hard mode: less-represented queer identities (not L or G) )-non-USA author (Hard mode: author is from Global South)-debut (Hard mode: self-published author)-host rec (Hard mode: not your usual genre)Note: Any 2022 release counts, and a single book can be used for multiple promptsExample of a Goodreads list that can give you TBR ideas: goodreads.com/list/show/164051.2022_Queer_SFF
2022 Hugo Nominated Novellas Ranked Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-06-22 | This is my ranking of the Hugo nominated novellas this year.
What Do I Like? Defining my taste in books Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-06-20 | This was a challenge! But I do my best to describe my taste in books with examples. Channel mentioned: Angela @LiteratureScienceAlliance
2022 June Journal Vacation Edition Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-06-15 | What I've been reading while traveling in Brazil.
2022 June Journal #1 - Im back! - Catch up on channel pause Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-06-03 | I'm back in business! (Hopefully...still might not be exactly my same schedule for a couple weeks still.) In this video I do a quick catch up on what I've been reading while I've been gone. Goodreads reviews with content warnings: Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid - goodreads.com/review/show/4639451629The Immortal King Rao by Vauhini Vara - goodreads.com/review/show/46986266020:00 - Intro and chatty life/channel update3:16 - Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher4:14 - Seventh Decimate by Stephen R. Donaldson6:44 - Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe9:22 - The Immortal King Rao by Vauhini Vara11:35 - Juniper and Thorn by Ava Reid15:19 - Ordinary Monsters by J. M. Miro16:47 - The Sisters Sputnik by Terri Favro17:45 - Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir18:35 - Upgrade by Blake Crouch19:00 - tbr
Quick ARC Reviews | Upcoming Releases Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-05-01 | I quickly review all the advanced reader copies (arc's) I've read in the last month. I received these arc's in exchange for honest reviews. (Also, I say in this video that Elektra and Siren Queen are my most anticipated 2022 releases, but I forgot about Nona the Ninth. That is also one of my most anticipated releases.)Goodreads reviews with content warnings: Elektra - goodreads.com/review/show/4361268948Siren Queen - goodreads.com/review/show/4214909194I, Antigone - goodreads.com/review/show/4639673994Angela's (Literature Science Alliance) video where she talks about The City Inside - youtube.com/watch?v=Sn8VtUyrP6s0:00 - Intro0:42 - Elektra by Jennifer Saint5:09 - Siren Queen by Nghi Vo7:54 - Someone in Time ed. Jonathan Strahan9:23 - The City Inside by Samit Basu10:54 - January Fifteenth by Rachel Swirsky13:44 - A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow15:10 - I, Antigone by Carlo Gebler
Quick Chatty Update Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-05-01 | Just letting you know that I need another month, but I might drop some random videos or do some lives in the meantime. :)
Channel and Life Update || Channel Pause Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-04-01 | I'm needing to take a temporary break from booktube for a month or two. Hope to be back sooner rather than later!
2022 March Journal #3 Kristenelle - SFF Reader 2022-03-22 | Coming out a bit late. I filmed on Friday, but didn't get around to editing and stuff until now. I talk quite a bit about Half Sick of Shadows by Laura Sebastian and a little about some others.
