Read by Fred
June on the Range | TBR
updated
Book Mentioned:
Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2019
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
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Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
3:01 Katherine Johnson
8:20 Reaching for the Moon
14:26 In closing
Book Mentioned:
The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story
Douglas Preston
Grand Central Publishing, 2017
The Biggest Number in the World: A Journey to the Edge of Mathematics
David Darling, Agnijo Banerjee
Oneworld Publications, 2022
Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean: Private Order and Public Institutions
Taco Terpstra
Princeton University Press, 2019
Foundation
Isaac Asimov
1951
Greece Against Rome: The Fall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 250β31 BC Kindle Edition
Philip Matyszak
Pen and Sword Military, 2020
Carmilla
Sheridan Le Fanu
1872
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution
R.F. Kuang
Harper Voyager, 2022
The Victorian Internet: The Remarkable Story of the Telegraph and the Nineteenth Century's On-line Pioneers
Tom Standage
Bloomsbury USA, 2nd 2014
Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures
Merlin Sheldrake
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2021
Genesis Wave: Book 1, 2, 3
John Vornholt
Pocket Books, 2000-2002
Island of the Sequined Love Nun
Christopher Moore
William Morrow Paperbacks, 2004
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
Dana Sobel
Bloomsbury USA, 2007
The Royal Society: And the Invention of Modern Science
Adrian Tinniswood
Basic Books, 2019
The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms
Amy Stewart
Algonquin Books, 2005
The Haunted House From Hell
Mark L'Estrange
Next Chapter, 2021
Aztec and Maya: An Illustrated History
Charles Phillips
Lorenz Books, 2019
Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2019
The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
Andrea Wulf
Vintage, 2016
Magisteria: The Entangled Histories of Science & Religion
Nicholas Spencer
Oneworld Publications, 2023
Genetics: From Genes to Genomes
Leland Hartwell (among others)
McGraw-Hill Education, 2010
And the wonderfully evil book that broke my challenge :)
Yours Cruelly, Elvira: Memoirs of the Mistress of the Dark
Cassandra Peterson
Hatchett Books, 2021
Flossy's ( @TheGrapeJellyLibrary ) video: youtube.com/watch?v=1OzAMAazXkE
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
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0:00 Introduction
1:28 The Victorian Internet
1:48 Entangled Life
2:33 Babel
3:05 Greece against Rome
4:17 Carmilla
5:03 Foundation
6:09 The Biggest Number in the World
6:54 Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean
8:25 The Lost City of the Monkey God
9:39 Aztec and Maya
10:36 The Haunted House from Hell
11:25 Genesis Wave Series of Books (3 books)
13:41 The Royal Society
14:55 The Earth Moved
15:55 Longitude
18:13 Island of the Sequined Love Nun
19:51 The Invention of Nature
21:33 Reaching for the Moon
23:54 Magisteria
24:21 Genetics
25:21 Yours Cruelly
27:02 In closing
Books Mentioned:
Reaching for the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson
Katherine Johnson
Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2019
The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
Andrea Wulf
Vintage, 2016
About Historathon
Welcome to #Historathon2024 ! This is a year long non-fiction reading event where we read up on the history of the human civilization.
The Prompts
Though the event spans a year, it is broken up into time periods where you can participate by reading about the history of a subject you're interested in during one of those time periods (our prompts) in the year. The periods are as follows:
Prehistory to 500 C.E. (January, February, March)
500 C.E to 1500 C.E (April, May, June)
1500 C.E to 1820 C.E (July, August, September)
1820 C.E to Today (October, November, December)
Join in on the fun!
Who says history has to be boring? You decide on the historical subject you'd like to learn more about, and if it fits the time period, talk about it with us! The event is to bring history to the forefront and get people reading history :)
Be sure to take part by either uploading videos of books you've read related to this event, and/or comment on one of the various videos uploaded for the event. If you're not comfortable with either, that's okay - read and watch the various videos from booktubers taking part.
Look for the hashtag #historathon2024 to find all the videos that will be created for this reading event in 2024 :)
Hosts
Vin @revenantreads
Peg @TheHistoryShelf
John @NicholasOfAutrecourt
Mark @BookTimewithElvis
Bill @billruttenberg
Debs @RaynorReadsStuff
Gareth βͺ@bookssongsandothermagic
Erica βͺ@passageoftime8561
Justin @TriumphalReads
Me βͺ@ReadbyFred
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/87126937-read-by-fred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:35 Historathon 2024
1:26 Reaching for the Moon
3:56 The Invention of Nature
6:20 In Summary
Books Mentioned:
Island of the Sequined Love Nun
Christopher Moore
William Morrow Paperbacks, 2004
CriminOlly presents Garbology: The GarbAugust Anthology of Awesome Trash
Troy Tradup, Olly Clarke
β Tough Times Publishing, 2024
The UFO Phenomenon
Mysteries of the Unknown Series
Time-Life Books, 1988
The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
Andrea Wulf
Vintage, 2016
Booktubers Mentioned:
@CriminOllyBlog
@troytradup
@ReginasHauntedLibrary
@M-J
@MysteryandMayhem-gr7nn
@ShannonsChannel
Special mention to Gareth from @bookssongsandothermagic for his entry in Garbology - I forgot to mention him in the video!
Elaine at @Cobaltdragon
Elaine's UFOs and aliens in August: youtube.com/watch?v=ZZMA5JAlkys
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/87126937-read-by-fred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
1:13 Island of the Sequined Love Nun
3:01 Garbology
4:54 The UFO Phenomenon
8:57 The Invention of Nature
10:07 In Summary
Books Mentioned:
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
Dana Sobel
Bloomsbury USA, 2007
The Royal Society: And the Invention of Modern Science
Adrian Tinniswood
Basic Books, 2019
The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms
Amy Stewart
Algonquin Books, 2005
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/87126937-read-by-fred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
1:33 The Royal Society
4:30 Longitude
9:32 The Earth Moved
12:49 In Summary
Book Mentioned:
The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms
Amy Stewart
Algonquin Books, 2005
Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters
Matt Ridley
Harper Perennial, 2006
Genesis Wave, book 3
John Vornholt
Pocket Book, 2002
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
Dava Sobel
β Bloomsbury USA, 2007
The Royal Society: And the Invention of Modern Science
Adrian Tinniswood
Basic Books, 2019
Aztec and Maya: An Illustrated History
Charles Phillips
Lorenz Books, 2019
Genetics: From Genes to Genomes
Leland Hartwell (among others)
McGraw-Hill Education, 2010
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/87126937-read-by-fred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:46 Genesis Wave
2:31 Genome and Genetics
5:17 Aztec and Maya
6:30 The Royal Society
7:39 Longitude
8:28 The Earth Moved
10:58 Summary
Join us for #booktrek2024 , the "Wrath of Summer of Trek"!, a fun and enjoyable journey into the world of Star Trek fiction, where all you need to do is read at least one Star Trek fiction novel to participate. In addition, if you choose to, you can take part in one of two away missions:
Mission 1: Read a non fiction science book
Mission 2: Read a book about Star Trek (biography, production history, Trek-related books, etc.)
Our Captain for this mission:
Vin @revenantreads
Our Bridge Officers:
Steve @saintdonoghue
Michael @michaelk.vaughan8617
Brandy @TheBookclectic
Gareth @bookssongsandothermagic
Randy @LiterateTexan
Me @ReadbyFred
Be a crew member - join in on the fun!
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/87126937-read-by-fred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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Books Mentioned:
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
Dana Sobel
Bloomsbury USA, 2007
The Royal Society: And the Invention of Modern Science
Adrian Tinniswood
Basic Books, 2019
The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
Andrea Wulf
Vintage, 2016
About Historathon
Welcome to Historathon 2024 ! This is a year long non-fiction reading event where we read up on the history of the human civilization.
The Prompts
Though the event spans a year, it is broken up into time periods where you can participate by reading about the history of a subject you're interested in during one of those time periods (our prompts) in the year. The periods are as follows:
Prehistory to 500 C.E. (January, February, March)
500 C.E to 1500 C.E (April, May, June)
1500 C.E to 1820 C.E (July, August, September)
1820 C.E to Today (October, November, December)
Join in on the fun!
Who says history has to be boring? You decide on the historical subject you'd like to learn more about, and if it fits the time period, talk about it with us! The event is to bring history to the forefront and get people reading history :)
Be sure to take part by either uploading videos of books you've read related to this event, and/or comment on one of the various videos uploaded for the event. If you're not comfortable with either, that's okay - read and watch the various videos from booktubers taking part.
Look for the hashtag #historathon2024 to find all the videos that will be created for this reading event in 2023 :)
Host:
Vin @revenantreads
Cohosts:
Peg @TheHistoryShelf
John @NicholasOfAutrecourt
Mark @BookTimewithElvis
Bill @billruttenberg
Debs @RaynorReadsStuff
Gareth @bookssongsandothermagic
Erica @passageoftime8561
Me @ReadbyFred
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/87126937-read-by-fred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:17 Historathon 2024
2:20 Longitude
4:54 The Royal Society
7:01 The Invention of Nature
10:34 In Summary
Book Mentioned:
The Haunted House From Hell
Mark L'Estrange
Next Chapter, 2021
Magisteria: The Entangled Histories of Science & Religion
Nicholas Spencer
Oneworld Publications, 2023
Aztec and Maya: An Illustrated History
Charles Phillips
Lorenz Books, 2019
Genetics: From Genes to Genomes
Leland Hartwell (among others)
McGraw-Hill Education, 2010
The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story
Douglas Preston
Grand Central Publishing, 2017
The Biggest Number in the World: A Journey to the Edge of Mathematics
David Darling, Agnijo Banerjee
Oneworld Publications, 2022
Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean: Private Order and Public Institutions
Taco Terpstra
Princeton University Press, 2019
Foundation
Isaac Asimov
1951
Greece Against Rome: The Fall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 250β31 BC Kindle Edition
Philip Matyszak
Pen and Sword Military, 2020
Carmilla
Sheridan Le Fanu
1872
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution
R.F. Kuang
Harper Voyager, 2022
The Victorian Internet: The Remarkable Story of the Telegraph and the Nineteenth Century's On-line Pioneers
Tom Standage
Bloomsbury USA, 2nd 2014
Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures
Merlin Sheldrake
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2021
Genesis Wave: Book 1, 2, 3
John Vornholt
Pocket Books, 2000-2002
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/87126937-read-by-fred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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Join us for #booktrek2024 , the "Wrath of Summer of Trek"!, a fun and enjoyable journey into the world of Star Trek fiction, where all you need to do is read at least one Star Trek fiction novel to participate. In addition, if you choose to, you can take part in one of two away missions:
Mission 1: Read a non fiction science book
Mission 2: Read a book about Star Trek (biography, production history, Trek-related books, etc.)
Our Captain for this mission:
Vin @revenantreads
Our Bridge Officers:
Steve @saintdonoghue
Michael @michaelk.vaughan8617
Brandy @TheBookclectic
Gareth @bookssongsandothermagic
Randy @LiterateTexan
Me @ReadbyFred
Be a crew member - join in on the fun!
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/87126937-read-by-fred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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#nature #ecology #entomology
Book Mentioned:
The Haunted House From Hell
Mark L'Estrange
Next Chapter, 2021
Magisteria: The Entangled Histories of Science & Religion
Nicholas Spencer
Oneworld Publications, 2023
Aztec and Maya: An Illustrated History
Charles Phillips
Lorenz Books, 2019
Genetics: From Genes to Genomes
Leland Hartwell (among others)
McGraw-Hill Education, 2010
The hosts for #horrormayhem are listed below :
Original hosts, Scott and Becky @thebookishbryants
@anotherbibliophilereads
@bighardbooks770
@mindysbookjourney
@bookssongsandothermagic
@readersretreat7845
@JimReadsTooSlow
@michaelk.vaughan8617
@anautisticreader2963
@theramblingreviewer5150
@CriminOllyBlog
@LiterateTexan
@badrad9226
@saintdonoghue
@bnbbooks1794
@BookBlather
@M-J
@unlimitedreads
@ShawnDStandfast
Our hosts for #historathon2024 are listed below :
@revenantreads
@passageoftime8561
@bookssongsandothermagic
@BookTimewithElvis
@billruttenberg
@RaynorReadsStuff
@NicholasOfAutrecourt
@TheHistoryShelf
@ReadbyFred (me!)
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/87126937-read-by-fred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:30 Horror Mayhem!
1:16 The Haunted House from Hell
2:42 Magisteria
4:34 Aztec and Maya
6:07 Genetics
7:23 Summary
Join us for #booktrek2024 , the "Wrath of Summer of Trek"!, a fun and enjoyable journey into the world of Star Trek fiction, where all you need to do is read at least one Star Trek fiction novel to participate. In addition, if you choose to, you can take part in one of two away missions:
Mission 1: Read a non fiction science book
Mission 2: Read a book about Star Trek (biography, production history, Trek-related books, etc.)
Our Captain for this mission:
Vin @revenantreads
Our Bridge Officers:
Steve @saintdonoghue
Michael @michaelk.vaughan8617
Brandy @TheBookclectic
Gareth @bookssongsandothermagic
Randy @LiterateTexan
Me @ReadbyFred
Be a crew member - join in on the fun!
William Shatner Forever!
Our original Captain Kirk, William Shatner, is a good sport. This clip of him "singing" a duet of Total Eclipse of the Heart made my day :)
youtube.com/watch?v=J648lr8cjuw
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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Books Mentioned:
The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story
Douglas Preston
Grand Central Publishing, 2017
Magisteria: The Entangled Histories of Science & Religion
Nicholas Spencer
Oneworld Publications, 2023
Aztec and Maya: An Illustrated History
Charles Phillips
Lorenz Books, 2019
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:28 The Lost City of the Monkey God
2:37 Magisteria
5:30 Aztec and Maya
8:21 Summary
Books Mentioned:
Aztec and Maya: An Illustrated History
Charles Phillips
Lorenz Books, 2019
The Lost City of the Monkey God: A True Story
Douglas Preston
Grand Central Publishing, 2017
About Historathon
Welcome to #Historathon2024 ! This is a year long non-fiction reading event where we read up on the history of the human civilization.
The Prompts
Though the event spans a year, it is broken up into time periods where you can participate by reading about the history of a subject you're interested in during one of those time periods (our prompts) in the year. The periods are as follows:
Prehistory to 500 C.E. (January, February, March)
500 C.E to 1500 C.E (April, May, June)
1500 C.E to 1820 C.E (July, August, September)
1820 C.E to Today (October, November, December)
Join in on the fun!
Who says history has to be boring? You decide on the historical subject you'd like to learn more about, and if it fits the time period, talk about it with us! The event is to bring history to the forefront and get people reading history :)
Be sure to take part by either uploading videos of books you've read related to this event, and/or comment on one of the various videos uploaded for the event. If you're not comfortable with either, that's okay - read and watch the various videos from booktubers taking part.
Look for the hashtag #historathon2023 to find all the videos that will be created for this reading event in 2023 :)
Hosts
Vin @revenantreads
Peg @TheHistoryShelf
John @NicholasOfAutrecourt
Mark @BookTimewithElvis
Bill @billruttenberg
Debs @RaynorReadsStuff
Gareth @bookssongsandothermagic
Erica @passageoftime8561
Me @ReadbyFred
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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Books Mentioned:
The Biggest Number in the World: A Journey to the Edge of Mathematics
David Darling, Agnijo Banerjee
Oneworld Publications, 2022
Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean: Private Order and Public Institutions
Taco Terpstra
Princeton University Press, 2019
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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Books Mentioned:
Foundation
Isaac Asimov
1951
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:32 Isaac Asimov
3:09 Foundation
8:27 Summary
Credits:
Tagged by Cliff at @CliffsDarkGems :
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=oS_NmmJBJrE
Original Tag by Melinda @awebofstories :
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=TC7P4G7t-aw
I Tag the following awesome booktubers:
Krysta at @JourneyThroughGenres
Sam at @SamHarrison2099
Kelli at @kellireadsalot
Aaron at @aaronfacer
Farrah at @bookstalgic
The Books:
Frankenstein
Mary Shelley
1831
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Rebecca Skloot
Crown, 2011
The Science of Leonardo
Fritjof Capra
Anchor, 2008
The Lost World
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
1912
Night of the Living Trekkies
Kevin David Anderson and Sam Stall
Quirk Books, 2010
Dracula
Bram Stoker
1897
Ancient Iraq
George's Roux
Penguin Books, 1985
The Prompts:
1. Trefoils: A classic novel you love
2. Lemon-Ups: A book you find inspiring
3. S'mores: A comforting book
4. Adventurefuls: An Adventurous book
5. Samoas: A book that blends two or more genres
6. Do-Si-Dos: Either a book you love that everyone seems to hate, a book you hate that everyone seems to love.
7. Thin Mints: One of your all-time favorite books
8. Tagalongs: Tag some fellow booktubers!
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
1:10 Question 1
2:06 Question 2
4:32 Question 3
5:45 Question 4
7:08 Question 5
8:56 Question 6
10:32 Question 7
12:08 Question 8
13:00 Summary
Books Mentioned:
The Biggest Number in the World: A Journey to the Edge of Mathematics
David Darling, Agnijo Banerjee
Oneworld Publications, 2022
Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean: Private Order and Public Institutions
Taco Terpstra
Princeton University Press, 2019
Genetics: From Genes to Genomes
Leland Hartwell (among others)
McGraw-Hill Education, 2010
The Royal Society and the Invention of Modern Science
Adrian Tinniswood
Basic Books, 2019
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:17 The Biggest Number in the World
1:55 Historathon 2024
4:26 Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean
5:28 Genetics
7:51 Summary
Books Mentioned:
Greece Against Rome: The Fall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 250β31 BC Kindle Edition
Philip Matyszak
Pen and Sword Military, 2020
Carmilla
Sheridan Le Fanu
1872
Foundation
Isaac Asimov
Gnome Press, 1951
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:25 Greece Against Rome
3:22 Carmilla
5:45 Foundation
9:35 Summary
I found this tag on Jess from @JessBookgirlTV and the original idea was from Melinda at @awebofstories which was "weaponized" into a tag by Kelly at @booksimnotreading
Melinda's original video: youtube.com/watch?v=5GnxYPQT668
Kelly's tag video: youtube.com/watch?v=FeyjxlKKeoE
Jess' video: youtube.com/watch?v=2m-e7XFkRwc
I Tag the following amazing booktubers who, at the filming of this video, are under 100 subscribers. Please check their channels out, and if you like what you see please consider supporting their channels:
Amy at @amysbookishadventures
Bianca at @booksaplentyreviews1
Jason at @bookmarkswithjason9445
Becky at @BookObsessedBecky
Rick at @BoomerBookings-yf2de
Kristina at @cosynovelniche
Drew at @DrewLovesReading
Cat at @Curious-Cat
Grozz at @thegkbc4510
Jess at @JessicasLibraryCard
Montie at @Montie-Adkins
Stuart at @stuartgriffin1001
The Prompts:
1. Do publishers ever do thing 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 plot twist?
3. Have you ever been annoyed by what was 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 a 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 ever annoy you? Share the book and what decisions you found annoying.
9. Are you ever annoyed by how someone organises their books? What do you find annoying?
10. Share something bookish that you find annoying?
11. Tag other people!
Books Mentioned:
Mysteries of the Ancient World
Robert Breeden, Editor
National Geographic, 1979
The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
HarperOne, 2014
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:44 Question 1
1:35 Question 2
2:32 Question 3
4:14 Question 4
5:05 Question 5
5:38 Question 6
6:15 Question 7
7:31 Question 8
8:23 Question 9
9:03 Question 10
10:18 Question 11
12:00 Summary
12:24 Bloopers
Books Mentioned:
Carmilla
Sheridan Le Fanu
1872
Free Carmilla eBook: gutenberg.org/ebooks/10007
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:54 Sheridan Le Fanu
3:02 Gothic Horror Genre
4:49 Carmilla
12:04 In Summary
Books Mentioned:
Genetics: From Genes to Genomes, 4th edition
Leland Hartwell
McGraw-Hill Education, 2010
Lab Girl
Hope Jahren
Vintage, 2017
The Soul of an Octopus
Sy Montgomery
β Simon & Schuster Canada, 2016
The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms
Amy Stewart
Algonquin Paperbacks, 2004
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:49 Know your goals
2:49 Reading
4:50 Posting videos
11:05 Community
13:48 Subscribers and views
17:51 Conclusion
Books Mentioned:
Greece Against Rome: The Fall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 250β31 BC
Philip Matyszak
Pen and Sword Military, 2020
About Historathon
Welcome to #historathon2024 ! This is a year long non-fiction reading event where we read up on the history of the human civilization.
The Prompts
Though the event spans a year, it is broken up into time periods where you can participate by reading about the history of a subject you're interested in during one of those time periods (our prompts) in the year. The periods are as follows:
Prehistory to 500 C.E. (January, February, March)
500 C.E to 1500 C.E (April, May, June)
1500 C.E to 1820 C.E (July, August, September)
1820 C.E to Today (October, November, December)
Join in on the fun!
Who says history has to be boring? You decide on the historical subject you'd like to learn more about, and if it fits the time period, talk about it with us! The event is to bring history to the forefront and get people reading history :)
Be sure to take part by either uploading videos of books you've read related to this event, and/or comment on one of the various videos uploaded for the event. If you're not comfortable with either, that's okay - read and watch the various videos from booktubers taking part.
Hosts
Vin @revenantreads
Peg @TheHistoryShelf
John @NicholasOfAutrecourt
Mark @BookTimewithElvis
Bill @billruttenberg
Debs @RaynorReadsStuff
Gareth @bookssongsandothermagic
Erica @passageoftime8561
Me @ReadbyFred
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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Books Mentioned:
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution
R.F. Kuang
Harper Voyager, 2022
Greece Against Rome: The Fall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 250β31 BC Kindle Edition
Philip Matyszak
Pen and Sword Military, 2020
Genetics: From Genes to Genomes, 4th edition
Leland Hartwell
McGraw-Hill Education, 2010
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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Books Mentioned:
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution
R.F. Kuang
Harper Voyager, 2022
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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Books Mentioned:
Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution
R.F. Kuang
Harper Voyager, 2022
Greece Against Rome: The Fall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 250β31 BC
Philip Matyszak
Pen and Sword Military, 2020
The hosts:
MJ at @M-J
Olly at @CriminOllyBlog
Crystal at @fiberartsyreads
Greg at @anotherbibliophilereads
Randy at @LiterateTexan
Kelly at @kellyhookedonbooks4394
Storm at @StormReads
Me @ReadbyFred
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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Books Mentioned:
Greece Against Rome: The Fall of the Hellenistic Kingdoms 250β31 BC
Philip Matyszak
Pen and Sword Military, 2020
About Historathon
Welcome to Historathon 2024! This is a year long non-fiction reading event where we read up on the history of the human civilization.
The Prompts
Though the event spans a year, it is broken up into time periods where you can participate by reading about the history of a subject you're interested in during one of those time periods (our prompts) in the year. The periods are as follows:
Prehistory to 500 C.E. (January, February, March)
500 C.E to 1500 C.E (April, May, June)
1500 C.E to 1820 C.E (July, August, September)
1820 C.E to Today (October, November, December)
Join in on the fun!
Who says history has to be boring? You decide on the historical subject you'd like to learn more about, and if it fits the time period, talk about it with us! The event is to bring history to the forefront and get people reading history :)
Be sure to take part by either uploading videos of books you've read related to this event, and/or comment on one of the various videos uploaded for the event. If you're not comfortable with either, that's okay - read and watch the various videos from booktubers taking part.
Look for the hashtag #historathon2023 to find all the videos that will be created for this reading event in 2023 :)
Hosts
Vin @revenantreads
Peg @TheHistoryShelf
John @NicholasOfAutrecourt
Mark @BookTimewithElvis
Bill @billruttenberg
Debs @RaynorReadsStuff
Gareth @bookssongsandothermagic
Erica @passageoftime8561
Me @ReadbyFred
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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The prompts:
Oldest book
Newest book
Start or Continue a Series
But it was Free!
New to You Author
Why Did I Buy This?
Booktube Author
Clean up and Organize
Blame it on Booktube
The hosts:
MJ at @M-J
Olly at @CriminOllyBlog
Crystal at @fiberartsyreads
Greg at @anotherbibliophilereads
Randy at @LiterateTexan
Kelly @kellyhookedonbooks4394
Storm @StormReads@StormReads
Me @ReadbyFred
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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The Prompts:
1. How do you practice kindness in your day to day life?
2. What is the kindest thing thatβs happened to you on booktube?
3. Who, in your opinion, is one of the kindest booktubers out there?
4. What is a book thatβs reminded you to be more kind?
5. Can you think of a fiction book (of any genre) that focuses on themes of kindness?
6. How do you think you could make booktube a kinder place? (Both individually and as a community)
7. Say some kind words about one of your favorite booktube channels.
8. Share a new of small booktube channel!
9. Tag some friends to spread some kindness
Original video:
Kaitlin @BandysBooks
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=OX1OoeEgZ2Q
Awesome Booktubers mentioned in this video:
MJ @M-J
Aaron @aaronfacer
Renette @renettereads
I tag these amazing booktubers:
Alethea @Aletheahthomas
Alessandro @AlessandroReads347
Jessica @jessandink_
Jason @bookmarkswithjason9445
Heather @heatheredbooks
Matt @MattReviewsBooks
Carrie @carrie-lynnsjourney6144
Drew @DrewLovesReading
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:40 Question 1
1:56 Question 2
3:28 Question 3
4:32 Question 4
6:22 Question 5
8:10 Question 6
9:15 Question 7
10:06 Question 8
10:38 Question 9
11:36 Summary
Booktubers Mentioned:
Historathon:
Vin @revenantreads
Peggy @TheHistoryShelf
John @NicholasOfAutrecourt
Mark @BookTimewithElvis
Bill @billruttenberg
Mariana @marianamasbooks
Gareth @bookssongsandothermagic
Erica @passageoftime8561
Me @ReadbyFred :)
Nonfiction November
Olive @abookolive
Cryptid Readathon
Jason @JasonsWeirdReads
Syn @SynsBookNook
Crystal @fiberartsyreads
Read What You Own Challenge
Olly @CriminOllyBlog
MJ @M-J
Greg @anotherbibliophilereads
Crystal @fiberartsyreads
Readathons Mentioned
#historathon2023
#nonfictionnovember
#readwhatyouownchallenge
Books Mentioned:
The Victorian Internet: The Remarkable Story of the Telegraph and the Nineteenth Century's On-line Pioneers
Tom Standage
Bloomsbury USA, 2nd 2014
Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures
Merlin Sheldrake
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2021
Mysteries of the Unknown: Mysterious Creatures
Time-Life Books, 1991 3rd printing
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:20 Reading Events
3:40 The Victorian Internet
6:10 Entangled Life
7:38 Mysterious Creatures
8:48 Summary
9:40 Bloopers
The Prompts:
A - Audiobooks
B - Bildungsroman. Dealing with a person's formative years or spiritual education.
C - Children's Books
D - Digital
E - Experimental
F - Fantasy
G - Graphic Novel
H - Horror
I - Inspirational
J - Journalism
K - Kitsch. Has a popular or sentimental appeal.
L - Library
M - Mystery
N - Non-Fiction
O - Omnibus
P - Poetry
Q - Quests. When the protagonist goes on a quest physical or spiritual.
R - Romance
S - Science Fiction
T - Translation. Books translated from one language into another.
U - Γbermensch. The superman or the extraordinary human. Characters who can everything.
V - Victorian. Literature from 1837 to 1901.
W - Western
X - X Rated
Y - Young Adult
Z - Zeitgeist. Spirit or mood of the times.
Original video:
Greg at @anotherbibliophilereads
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=yuhS0L6zXVU
I tag these amazing booktubers:
Kat at @katsnoveladventures1863
Al at @bigaldoesbooktube1097
Margaret at @MargaretPinard
Patrick at @PatrickRyanBookReviews
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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The door creaking was great. I should have made this video nearer to Halloween :)
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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Events Mentioned:
#readwhatyouownchallenge
#nonfictionnovember
Booktubers Mentioned
Tallia @BandanaBookmom
Melinda @awebofstories
Michael @MichaelRomeoTalksBooks
Olive @abookolive
Books Mentioned:
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History
Elizabeth Kolber
Picador, 2015
Debt: The First 5,000 Years
David Graeber
Melville House, 2014
The Enlightenment: A Very Short Introduction
John Robertson
Oxford University Press, 2015
The Scientific Revolution: A Very Short Introduction
Lawrence M. Principe
Oxford University Press, 2011
The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of Their Lost World
Steve Brusatte
Mariner Books, 2019
The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer
Siddhartha Mukherjee
Scribner, 2011
The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
Andrea Wulf
Vintage, 2016
The Open Sea
J.G. Manning
Princeton University Press, 2018
The Victorian Internet
Tom Standage
Bloomsbury USA, 2nd 2014
The Songs of Trees
David George Haskell
Penguin Books, 2017
Genome: The Autobiography of a species in 23 chapters
Matt Ridley,
Harper Perennial, 2006
The Lost City of the Monkey God
Douglas Preston
Hatchette Books Group, 2017
The Royal Society & the Invention of Modern Science
Adrian Tinniswood
Basic Books, 2019
Funny Farm My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals
Laurie Zeleski
St. Martin's Press, 2021
The Forest Unseen: A Year's Watch in Nature
David George Haskell
Penguin Books, 2012
The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms
Amy Stewart
Algonquin Paperbacks, 2004
Trade in the Ancient Mediterranean
Taco Terpstra
Princeton University Press, 2019
Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures
Merlin Sheldrake
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2021
The Greeks in Asia
John Boardman
Thames and Hudson, 2015
Points of View: Revised Edition
James Moffett (Editor), Kenneth R. McElheny (Editor)
β Berkley, 1995 (2nd edition)
The Body: A Guide for Occupants
Bill Bryson
Doubleday, 2019
Mapping the World
Peter Whitfield
2000, Folio Society
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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My rules for this challenge:
1. Read 40 books
2. No book buying outside of books for work, or textbooks
3. I can DNF a book I don't like (I only live once)
4. Box sets or series don't count (such as my Time-Life book series)
#readwhatyouownchallenge Hosts and Cohosts
@CriminOllyBlog
@M-J
@anotherbibliophilereads
@fiberartsyreads
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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Booktubers Mentioned:
Dave at @DavidWiley7
Books Mentioned:
Cowen's History of Life
Michael Benton,
β Wiley-Blackwell (6th ed.), 2019
Message from Gondwana
David Wiley
Smashwords Edition, 2014
Lab Girl
Hope Jahren
Vintage, 2017
Why Fish Don't Exist
Lulu Miller
Simon & Schuster, 2021
Odyssey: Young Charles Darwin, The Beagle, and The Voyage that Changed the World
Tom Chaffin
Pegasus Books, 2022
The Soul of an Octopus
Sy Montgomery
β Simon & Schuster Canada, 2016
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:26 Cowen's History of Life
2:46 Message from Gondwana
4:42 Lab Girl
6:42 Why Fish Don't Exist
8:36 Odyssey
10:24 The Soul of an Octopus
12:27 Summary
Use the hashtag #cryptidreadathon to find others posting about the reading event!
The Prompts (do as many or as little as you want):
1. Read a book about your favorite cryptid.
2. Read a book about a cryptid that you would not like to run into, alone in the dark.
3. Read a book about a water-based cryptid.
4. Read a book about a forest-dwelling cryptid.
5. Read a story featuring a cryptid that has been sighted near you. (In your state/province, within driving range.)
Book Mentioned:
Mysteries of the Unknown: Mysterious Creatures
Time-Life Books, 1991 3rd printing
The Hosts:
@SynsBookNook
@JasonsWeirdReads
@fiberartsyreads
Video Announcements:
Syn: youtube.com/watch?v=O3_xTynqI9M
Crystal: youtube.com/watch?v=pv2iE_94hqc
Jason: youtube.com/watch?v=U4qk0JefBQg
Come join the discord here: discord.com/invite/5KbuqndXcB
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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Questions:
1. "Welcome to Earth!" (Independence Day) - A novel about an alien invasion
2. "Life finds a way." (Jurassic Park) - A novel where science runs amok
3. "May the odds be ever in your favor." (The Hunger Games) - A novel about a dystopian Earth
4. "These arenβt the droids youβre looking for." (Star Wars) - A novel about robots
5. "Klaatu barada nikto." (The Day The Earth Stood Still) - A novel where immortality/resurrection plays a part.
6. "E.T. phone home." (E.T.) - A novel about space travel
7. "Iβll be back." (The Terminator) - A novel about time travel
8. Tag some friends!!
Original Tag:
Matthew at @Man-With-a-Hat-Who-Reads
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=RTU7Gt0PuOQ
I was tagged by:
Michael @MichaelRomeoTalksBooks
Video: youtube.com/watch?v=JM50GMGr0DY
I tag:
Abel Montero at @bookswithabel
@bookendsandbiscuits
David @DavidWiley7
Mindy @mindysbookjourney
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Welcome to Read by Fred
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:47 Welcome to Earth!
2:30 Life finds a way.
3:37 May the odds be ever in your favor.
4:39 These arenβt the droids youβre looking for.
5:49 Klaatu barada nikto.
7:27 E.T. phone home.
9:01 Iβll be back.
11:44 Tag some friends
12:38 Summary
Books Mentioned:
Why Fish Don't Exist: A Story of Loss, Love, and the Hidden Order of Life
Lulu Miller
Simon & Schuster, 2021
My disappointment of the physical book: youtube.com/watch?v=jNQ3NHb3gu0
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_Welcome to_ *Read by Fred*
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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Books Mentioned
The Victorian Internet: The Remarkable Story of the Telegraph and the Nineteenth Century's On-line Pioneers
Tom Standage
Bloomsbury USA, 2nd 2014
Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures
Merlin Sheldrake
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2021
The Body: A Guide for Occupants
Bill Bryson
Doubleday, 2019
Booktubers (and channels) Mentioned:
Olive at @abookolive featuring #nonfictionnovember
Vin at @revenantreads featuring #historathon2023
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_Welcome to_ *Read by Fred*
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:31 The Victorian Internet
2:05 Entangled Life
3:35 The Body
5:46 In Summary
Questions:
1. How Many Books Do You Usually Read At Once?
2. If You're Reading More Than One Book At A Time, How Do You Decide When to Switch to Reading the Other Book? (do you read a certain amount of pages in each book?)
3. Do You Ever Switch Bookmarks While You're Part Way Through A Book?
4. Where Do You Keep the Book You Are Currently Reading?
5. What Time of Day Do You Spend the Most Time Reading?
6. How Long Do You Typically Read For In One Go?
7. Do You Read Hardcovers With the Dust Jacket On Or Off?
8. Which Position Do You Mainly Use to Read?
9. Do You Take the Book You're Currently Reading Everywhere You Go?
10. How Often Do You Update Your Progress In the Book You're Currently Reading On Goodreads?
11. Tag Someone.
I was tagged by:
@BookTalksWithMrsThomas youtube.com/watch?v=eUhsYy9QJu8
@RaynorReadsStuff youtube.com/watch?v=X_7bDInoowU
I also saw this tag on :
@sueysbookbanter youtube.com/watch?v=kbFn4uftY6g
Original Tag:
Charly Ray, youtube.com/watch?v=RoHSgI6IkoY
I tag:
Chattie @ChattieTheMadChatter
Tom @TomOrange
Jennie @JennieJohnston
Randy @LiterateTexan
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_Welcome to_ *Read by Fred*
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:38 How Many Books Do You Usually Read At Once?
1:14 If You're Reading More Than One Book At A Time, How Do You Decide When to Switch to Reading the Other Book?
1:49 Do You Ever Switch Bookmarks While You're Part Way Through A Book?
2:14 Where Do You Keep the Book You Are Currently Reading?
2:37 What Time of Day Do You Spend the Most Time Reading?
3:05 How Long Do You Typically Read For In One Go?
3:57 Do You Read Hardcovers With the Dust Jacket On Or Off?
4:33 Which Position Do You Mainly Use to Read?
5:21 Do You Take the Book You're Currently Reading Everywhere You Go?
6:13 How Often Do You Update Your Progress In the Book You're Currently Reading On Goodreads?
6:51 Tag Someone.
7:36 Summary
Events Mentioned:
#readwhatyouown event hosted by CriminOlly
#nonfictionnovember hosted by A Book Olive
Books Mentioned:
The Songs of Trees
David George Haskell
Penguin Books, 2017
The Lost City of the Monkey God
Douglas Preston
Hatchette Books Group, 2017
The Royal Society & the Invention of Modern Science
Adrian Tinniswood
Basic Books, 2019
Funny Farm My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals
Laurie Zeleski
St. Martin's Press, 2021
Genome: The Autobiography of a species in 23 chapters
Matt Ridley,
Harper Perennial, 2006
The Forest Unseen: A Year's Watch in Nature
David George Haskell
Penguin Books, 2012
The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms
Amy Stewart
Algonquin Paperbacks, 2004
Booktubers Mentioned
@CriminOllyBlog : Read what you own challenge: youtube.com/watch?v=qfXdxiwMnWY
@abookolive : Nonfiction November: youtube.com/watch?v=FTlk3zkL_44
Bandana Bookmom at @BandanaBookmom
Co Hosts for the Read What You Own Challenge:
MJ @M-J
Greg @anotherbibliophilereads
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_Welcome to_ *Read by Fred*
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
1:43 The Songs of Trees
2:56 The Lost City of the Monkey God
4:28 The Royal Society & the Invention of Modern Science
6:01 Funny Farm
6:55 Genome
8:10 The Forest Unseen
9:09 The Earth Moved
10:56 Summary
12:11 Are you taking part?
Events Mentioned:
#historathon2023 a year long reading event where we read non fiction history
#readwhatyouown event hosted by CriminOlly
#nonfictionnovember hosted by A Book Olive
Books Mentioned:
Odyssey: Young Charles Darwin, The Beagle, and The Voyage that Changed the World
Tom Chaffin
Pegasus Books, 2022
The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World
Andrea Wulf
Vintage, 2016
The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of Their Lost World
Steve Brusatte
Mariner Books, 2019
Booktubers Mentioned
@CriminOllyBlog Read what you own challenge: youtube.com/watch?v=qfXdxiwMnWY
@noeditbookreviews youtube.com/watch?v=HOYxRlvERFk
@TheBookclectic youtube.com/watch?v=c0oqN8aKHKA
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_Welcome to_ *Read by Fred*
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
1:10 Odyssey
2:06 The Invention of Nature
4:16 The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
6:44 Summary
Books Mentioned
Why Fish Don't Exist: A Story of Loss, Love, and the Hidden Order of Life
Lulu Miller
Simon & Schuster, 2021
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_Welcome to_ *Read by Fred*
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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Books Discussed:
Odyssey: Young Charles Darwin, The Beagle, and The Voyage that Changed the World
Tom Chaffin
Pegasus Books, 2022
The Victorian Internet: The Remarkable Story of the Telegraph and the Nineteenth Century's On-line Pioneers
Tom Standage
Bloomsbury USA, 2nd 2014
Linus Pauling: A Life in Science and Politics
Ted George Goertzel, Ben Goertzel
Basic Books, 1995
About Historathon
Welcome to Historathon 2023! This is a year long non-fiction reading event where we read up on the history of the human civilization.
The Prompts
Though the event spans a year, it is broken up into time periods where you can participate by reading about the history of a subject you're interested in during one of those time periods (our prompts) in the year. The periods are as follows:
Prehistory to 500 C.E. (January, February, March)
500 C.E to 1500 C.E (April, May, June)
1500 C.E to 1820 C.E (July, August, September)
1820 C.E to Today (October, November, December)
Join in on the fun!
Who says history has to be boring? You decide on the historical subject you'd like to learn more about, and if it fits the time period, talk about it with us! The event is to bring history to the forefront and get people reading history :)
Be sure to take part by either uploading videos of books you've read related to this event, and/or comment on one of the various videos uploaded for the event. If you're not comfortable with either, that's okay - read and watch the various videos from booktubers taking part.
Look for the hashtag #historathon2023 to find all the videos that will be created for this reading event in 2023 :)
Hosts
Vin @revenantreads
Peg @TheHistoryShelf
John @NicholasOfAutrecourt
Mark @BookTimewithElvis
Bill @billruttenberg
Mariana @marianamasbooks
Gareth @bookssongsandothermagic
Erica @passageoftime8561
Me @ReadbyFred
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_Welcome to_ *Read by Fred*
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
3:07 The Victorian Internet
4:29 Odyssey
7:33 Linus Pauling
9:38 In Summary
This book was recommended by Kristine at @kaortega1120
Books Mentioned
Lab Girl
Hope Jahren
Vintage, 2017
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_Welcome to_ *Read by Fred*
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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Questions:
1. How many channels are you subscribed to?
2. When do you normally watch booktube?
3. How do you balance booktube watching, reading, and making your own videos?
4. Is there a difference between videos you like watching and videos you like making?
5. Who is the first booktuber you subscribed to and do you still watch them?
6. Who is the most recent booktuber you subscribed to?
7. Share an old favourite booktuber!
8. Share a new favourite booktuber
9. What is one of your booktube pet peeves?
10. What have you learned from watching other booktubers?
11. Optional: Tag some of your favourite booktubers!
Saw this tag on MJβs Channel
@M-J Tag: youtube.com/watch?v=YU2YueU8ijc
Original Creator: Harriet Rosie (who seems to have refreshed her videos so this one is no longer available)
Booktubers mentioned:
Justin at @ghostreader9766
Danielle at @MissDanielle
Jillian at @NovelOpinions
Dave at @WildeReads
David at @ThePoptimist
Dave at @BookBlather
Paul at @paulreads
Farrah at @bookstalgic
Laura at @The_Gothic_Bookshelf
Books Mentioned:
Hope Never Dies: An Obama Biden Mystery
Andrew Shaffer
Quirk Books, 2018
The Kon-Tiki Expedition
Thor Heyerdahl
Simon & Schuster, 1996
The Library at Mount Char
Scott Hawkins
Crown, 2016
Who do I tag?
Randy at @LiterateTexan
Kelly at @booksimnotreading
Vin at @revenantreads
Hannah at @savagereads
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_Welcome to_ *Read by Fred*
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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0:00 Introduction
0:37 How many channels are you subscribed to?
5:08 When do you normally watch booktube?
5:55 How do you balance booktube watching, reading, and making your own videos?
7:22 Is there a difference between videos you like watching and videos you like making?
8:03 Who is the first booktuber you subscribed to and do you still watch them?
8:52 Who is the most recent booktuber you subscribed to?
9:33 Share an old favourite booktuber!
11:03 Share a new favourite booktuber
11:49 What is one of your booktube pet peeves?
12:54 What have you learned from watching other booktubers?
14:05 Optional: Tag some of your favourite booktubers!
14:41 Let's chat!
14:58 Bloopers
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_Welcome to_ *Read by Fred*
This is a #booktube channel where I read and talk about a wide assortment of books from various genres. My go-to genre is nonfiction, but I also enjoy contemporary fiction, science fiction, classics and some horror. On this channel you'll find book reviews, book hauls, wrap ups and reading events related to the booktube community.
Grab a coffee (or tea), sit back and join me in my journey to read, learn and experience the joy of books ππ
Connect with me:
Goodreads: goodreads.com/readbyfred
Instagram: instagram.com/readbyfred
Threads: threads.net/readbyfred
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