From Beginning to BookendMy journey to read the complete 2017 Man Booker Prize longlist has begun. Here are my thoughts on the first four books I've read since the longlist was announced.
Man Booker Prize | 2017 | Part 1 | Swing Time | Autumn | History of Wolves | Exit WestFrom Beginning to Bookend2017-08-23 | My journey to read the complete 2017 Man Booker Prize longlist has begun. Here are my thoughts on the first four books I've read since the longlist was announced.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.It took me 5 years to make this BookTube video 😧☠️From Beginning to Bookend2023-12-16 | Sorry it took me over 2,000 days to post a video! **dies of embarrassment** Let's have a quick catch up, then I hope to see you over at my new channel: Hello, Bookworm.🐛📚 Cheers!
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.June Wrap Up | 2018From Beginning to Bookend2018-07-11 | Five books that will expand your mind, tickle your imagination and ravage your heart.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.May Wrap Up | 2018From Beginning to Bookend2018-06-13 | History and lore collide with fairy tales and myth. Here are six books that beckon and taunt, bewitch and mystify, with their sumptuous prose and unforgettable characters.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.When I Hit You | 2018 Womens Prize ReviewFrom Beginning to Bookend2018-04-18 | Meena Kandasamy's uncompromising book on domestic abuse and loss of autonomy is a fierce competitor for this year's Women's Prize.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.The Mermaid & Mrs. Hancock | 2018 Womens Prize ReviewFrom Beginning to Bookend2018-04-11 | The Mermaid & Mrs. Hancock is an ocean: Beneath its glimmering surface is great depth and treasures hidden fathoms below.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.Favorite March Reads | 2018From Beginning to Bookend2018-04-06 | A month of mystery and wonder: fairies and mermaids, corpses and prostitutes, epic battles and bodies rising from the dead, eccentric cats, enmagicked children, a pirate witch and so much more.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.A Boy in Winter | 2018 Womens Prize ReviewFrom Beginning to Bookend2018-04-03 | In which a light bulb explodes while I'm recording, and I discuss why A Boy in Winter by Rachel Seiffert, longlisted for the 2018 Women's Prize, glimmers with unmet potential.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.Longlist Reaction & Reading Plans | 2018From Beginning to Bookend2018-03-12 | I have thoughts on the 2018 Women's Prize longlist. Spoiler alert: I'm not thrilled.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.Books by African American AuthorsFrom Beginning to Bookend2018-03-01 | Closing out my celebration of Black History Month by reviewing the 7 books I read that were written by African American Authors. [Note: I wrongly state that The Hate U Give is 700 pages. The audiobook is 700 minutes long; the book is 469 pages.]
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.1st Year of Booktube Bloopers & Giveaway! (Entries Closed)From Beginning to Bookend2018-02-21 | Let's celebrate my one year anniversary on BookTube with bloopers and a giveaway! :D
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.January Wrap Up | 2018From Beginning to Bookend2018-01-31 | Lofty classics, youthful children's books, and a YA memoir that had me close to tears. My first month of reading in 2018 was a good one!
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.Holiday Book HaulFrom Beginning to Bookend2018-01-17 | A bookworm can never have too many books. At least, that's what I told myself when I spent all my money on a book shopping spree.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.Best Books of the YearFrom Beginning to Bookend2018-01-10 | Feast your eyes on the most glorious books I read in 2017! After forging through over 200 books, here are the 10 books that ravaged my heart, kept me awake turning pages, and earned a permanent spot on my bookshelves.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.December Wrap Up | 2017From Beginning to Bookend2018-01-03 | December was a month filled with classics, childhood favorites, and one book to rule them all.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.November Wrap Up | 2017From Beginning to Bookend2017-12-13 | My best fiction reads of November include a cyperpunk technothriller, a swashbuckling romance, and a National Book Award winner that ravaged my heart.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.Non-Fiction Wrap Up | 2017From Beginning to Bookend2017-12-05 | From erroneous cartography and cannibalism, to tentacled sea creatures and rebellious women - here are the highs and lows of my Non-fiction November reading.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.How Do I Read So Much? (5 Ways to Read More)From Beginning to Bookend2017-11-15 | How do I read 10 to 20 books a month? Well, I'll tell you.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.October Wrap Up | 2017From Beginning to Bookend2017-11-08 | Books with transcendent prose, terrifying characters, and unforgettable conclusions.
[Correction: I wrongly state that Dracula was the first novel about vampires. The first was, in fact, Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu - first published in 1872.]
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.Non-Fiction Books & November TBRFrom Beginning to Bookend2017-10-26 | Twenty-seven non-fiction books packed with bizarre facts, historical figures, and motivational wisdom to make learning fun.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.The Girl Who Drank the Moon | Andre Norton Award | 2017From Beginning to Bookend2017-10-23 | Grab your headphones and enjoy an audio-enhanced intro to a land of folkloric creatures, whimsical magic, and memorable characters.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.September Wrap Up | 2017From Beginning to Bookend2017-10-04 | Includes four new releases and a banned book everyone should read.
Star Rating | Book Title [LONGLIST] [1] The Ministry of Utmost Happiness [2] Reservoir 13 [2] Swing Time [3] Autumn [3] Home Fire [3] History of Wolves [4] Lincoln in the Bardo [4] Exit West [4] 4 3 2 1 [4] Elmet [4] Solar Bones [4] Days Without End [5] The Underground Railroad
Star Rating | Book Title [SHORTLIST] [3] Autumn [3] History of Wolves [4] Lincoln in the Bardo [4] Exit West [4] 4 3 2 1 [4] Elmet
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.Spooky Books & October TBRFrom Beginning to Bookend2017-09-20 | Over twenty spooktacular books with horrifying monsters, spectral entities, and chilling tales to keep you up at night.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.Man Booker Prize | 2017 | Part 3 | Elmet | Solar Bones | Ministry of Utmost HappinessFrom Beginning to Bookend2017-09-12 | It seems I've discovered the worst book on the Man Booker Prize longlist and discovered two gems.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.Man Booker Prize | 2017 | Part 2 | Lincoln in the Bardo | Home Fire | Underground RailroadFrom Beginning to Bookend2017-09-09 | Let's talk about a Man Booker nominee that left me feeling lukewarm and two longlist books that are transcendent.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.August Wrap Up | 2017From Beginning to Bookend2017-09-06 | Ranging from Gothic horror and literary fiction to an exquisite non-fiction debut and the best middle-grade novel I've read in months, here are the best books I read in the month of August.
If you were moved by the content of Refugee by Alan Gratz, check out this trailer for Human Flow - a movie on the current state of refugees in the world: youtube.com/watch?v=DVZGyTdk_BY
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.Railhead | Andre Norton Award | 2017From Beginning to Bookend2017-08-30 | Join me on an ambiance-enhanced tour of the first book in a new series from Philip Reeve.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.The Lie Tree | Andre Norton Award | 2017From Beginning to Bookend2017-08-12 | An atmospheric introduction to The Lie Tree by Francis Hardinge - a book that wowed me with its prose and setting. [Apologies for mispronouncing the author's name in this video. Hardinge is pronounced Harding.]
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.July Wrap Up | 2017From Beginning to Bookend2017-08-07 | Before we get into the best books I read in July, we need to talk about something serious . . .
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.BookTube-A-Thon TBR | 2017From Beginning to Bookend2017-07-22 | Here are the books I'm *so* excited to read for this year's BookTubeAThon!
BookTubeAThon Reading Challenges: 1) Read a book with a person on the cover. 2) Read a hyped book. 3) Finish a book in one day. 4) Read about a character who is very different from you. 5) Read a book completely outdoors. 6) Read a book you bought because of the cover. 7) Read seven books.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.Best Books of the Year (So Far) | 2017From Beginning to Bookend2017-07-12 | Out of ninety-eight books, these are my top ten reads of the year (so far) with one honorable mention.
I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.June Wrap Up | 2017From Beginning to Bookend2017-07-05 | June was a great reading month! I laughed, I cried, and I cowered beneath a blanket. (Thanks, Stephen King.)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.Whats in the Works (Channel Sneak Peek)From Beginning to Bookend2017-06-26 | Upcoming videos, a new series, and some massive TBRs - here's a little sneak peek of what's forthcoming on my channel.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.Book Review: The Prey of GodsFrom Beginning to Bookend2017-06-19 | Allow me to tell you why The Prey of Gods is one of the most unusual books I've read this year.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.Book Review: Every Last LieFrom Beginning to Bookend2017-06-12 | Spoiler free insights on why Mary Kubica's newest book is a psychologically suspenseful read.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have not been sponsored to make this video and, unless stated otherwise, all views and opinions expressed are my own.May Wrap Up | 2017From Beginning to Bookend2017-06-01 | Sharing my top reads from the month of May; five books that are worthy of your attention.
TWITTER twitter.com/HannahGreendale2017 Baileys Review - Part 7 | The Sport of KingsFrom Beginning to Bookend2017-05-30 | Racing to tell you why The Sport of Kings is my top pick from this year's shortlist (and longlist) for the Baileys Women's Prize.
TWITTER twitter.com/HannahGreendale2017 Baileys Review - Part 5 | The PowerFrom Beginning to Bookend2017-05-25 | Talking about an electric book from the 2017 Baileys Women's Prize shortlist. [NOTE: I wrongly state in this video that the story is told from the first-person perspective of four characters. The story is, in fact, told from the third-person perspective of four characters.]