The Golden Fool by Robin Hobb Liveshow | ft. Derri, Evie, Pete and K FoxAnitha Gade2022-11-28 | Join us for the discussion of The Golden Fool, Second book in the Tawny Man Trilogy.
Original creators of the Mid Year Freak Out Tag: @IsThatChami & @EarlGreyBooks
QUESTIONS adapted from @BooksandLala, @TheActiveMind1, and other places:
1. How is your reading going?
2. Best book you’ve read so far in 2024.
3. Best sequel or short story you've read so far in 2024.
4. Favorite reread or something you'd like to reread (or replay)
5. Genre you've been loving/reading the most.
6. New release or new-to-you authors you haven't read yet but want to.
7. Most anticipated release or most anticipated read for the second half of the year.
8. Biggest disappointment.
9. Biggest surprise.
10. Favorite new author. (Debut or new to you)
11. Favorite Romance/Crush
12. Newest favorite character.
13. Book that made you cry.
14. Book that made you happy.
15. Favorite (or least favorite) book-to-film adaptation you saw this year
16. Most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received)
17. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?
18. Favorite video or post you've done so far this year.Reading sprintsAnitha Gade2024-03-16 | Lets be productiveall books by female authors for this Womens history month | March tbrAnitha Gade2024-03-05 | Me trying to catch up on books written by women. All these books are on my tbr from long time. Super excited to finally get to these.A deep dive into KJ Parkers Engineer trilogy and its flawed charactersAnitha Gade2024-02-29 | I talk about how Parker subverted every trope and character archetype in his Engineer trilogy in detail. First part of it is spoiler-free. Spoilers start at 10:51.
00:00 Intro 00:12 General thoughts 04:19 Spoiler-free review 10:51 SpoilersImportance of themes in fantasy booksAnitha Gade2024-02-19 | We will be discussing the role and importance of themes in fantasy books and whether themes help us connect with the story more.
Guests: @Johanna_reads @PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy @SheWasOnlyEvieJanuary Wrap-Up and February TBRAnitha Gade2024-02-06 | I talk about the books I read in January 2024 and what I am planning to read in February 2024.Why do we like Grimdark and morally grey characters? ft. Allen, Sarah and KlausAnitha Gade2024-02-05 | I always wondered what comes under Grimdark and why most of the fantasy readers prefer Grimdark and morally grey characters instead of heroes. This discussion is me trying to understand the appeal of grimdark. Joining me today are 3 wonderful booktubers Allen, Sarah and Klaus.
@TheLibraryofAllenxandria @TheBookCureGreat character work and unique magic system - The Risen Kingdoms trilogy reviewAnitha Gade2024-02-01 | This is easily one of the best trilogies I have read. Must read for character-driven readers.
Joining me live: @SheWasOnlyEvie @AndrewsWizardlyReads @LiteratureScienceAlliance @OverlyAverageBen @GraceDionneReads @PonderingsOfPeteAll the books I read in November and December 2023 | 2 months of ParkerAnitha Gade2024-01-16 | I talk about all the books I read in November and December in 2023. I was in slump so I managed to finish only 4 books. Coincidentally, all 4 are by the same author.Tier ranking every book I read in 2023Anitha Gade2024-01-15 | I am going to rank all the books I read in 2023. My friend Evie is joining me to give me company and to yell at me if required.January 2024 tbrAnitha Gade2024-01-13 | I talk about all the books I am planning to read in January 2024. I kept it short so that I can finish my tbr for a change.How did I do with 2023 buddy reads and 2024 goalsAnitha Gade2024-01-09 | I talk about how my 2023 year was in terms of reading (spoiler alert: it was a disaster) and some of the goals of 2024.Top 12 books I read in 2023Anitha Gade2024-01-04 | I am back with the best books I read in 2023. 2023 was an amazing year in terms of quality of books I read. I had 18 5 star reads. so it wasn't easy picking these. I went with books I think about most. Let me know some of your top reads in comments.
00:00 Intro 00:43 Number 12 01:56 Number 11 03:18 Number 10 04:58 Number 9 05:51 Number 8 07:18 Number 7 09:09 Number 6 10:21 Number 5 11:45 Number 4 13:07 Number 3 14:22 Number 2 15:36 Number 1 17:03 OutroAll the books I read in September and October 2023Anitha Gade2023-11-09 | I am back from slump with my wrap-up of September and October 2023.Assassins Fate by Robin Hobb Liveshow | ft. Evie, Pete, Derri and EmilyAnitha Gade2023-10-29 | Join us for the discussion of the final book in Realm of the Elderlings, Assassin's FateFools Quest by Robin Hobb Discussion | ft. Evie, Pete, Derri, Chattie and a mystery guestAnitha Gade2023-09-24 | Join us for the discussion of Fool's Quest, penultimate book in The Realm of Elderlings series by Robin Hobb. Can't promise peace in this discussion as we all have strong and varied opinions.August 2023 Wrap-Up and September 2023 TBRAnitha Gade2023-09-03 | Short story Septober readathon announcement video: youtube.com/watch?v=hZg4MCNyHHM&t=14s
Wizardly Battle for Reading Supremacy readathon: youtube.com/watch?v=vCCnUtnCMJwFools Assassin Live Discussion | ft. Evie, Josh, Derri and EmilyAnitha Gade2023-08-20 | Join us for the discussion of Fool's Assassin, first book in Fitz and the Fool trilogy by Robin Hobb
@SheWasOnlyEvie @RedFuryBooks @derrisreaditbefore @emilyreads5207Unpopular Opinions 2 0Anitha Gade2023-08-20 | I talk about some of my unpopular opinions.
I tag: @CNavo.TheNextChapter @ColinsCornerYT @christeascozycorner @bardsandbooks
Questions: 1. A genre “great” you don’t get the hype for 2. An adaptation you wish was never made 3. A book or series you have to fight back your inner snob, because you kind of think people just don’t get it 4. A book or series you’re tired of everyone hating on 5. A book or series everyone thinks is really powerful, but you didn’t connect with 6. A character you don't get the hype for 7. A book or series everyone wants an adaptation for, but you don’t 8. A book or series you think people have bias toward and don’t really love/hate as much as they claimWistful Ascending Review | Can superheroes retire?Anitha Gade2023-08-15 | My gush review of Wistful Ascending by JCM Berne, book 1 of Hybrid Helix series. Its fun, fast paced and full of witty dialogues.July 2023 Wrap-UpAnitha Gade2023-08-10 | I talk about all the books I read in July 2023.Sea of Souls Review | Seafaring amidst Selkies and StormsAnitha Gade2023-08-04 | My thoughts on NC Scrimgeour's dark fantasy Sea of Souls.August 2023 TBRAnitha Gade2023-08-01 | I talk about all the books I am planning to read in August 2023.Why The Rain Wild Chronicles is as good as The Liveship Traders if not better?Anitha Gade2023-07-28 | My thoughts on the Rain Wild Chronicles, 4th sub series in The Realm of Elderlings.Abenis Song Review | Fantastic middlegrade with heavy themes | No spoilersAnitha Gade2023-07-25 | My thoughts on African inspired middlegrade fantasy Abeni's Song by P Djeli Clark.7 Standalones you need to readAnitha Gade2023-07-14 | I talk about some of my favourite books. Most of these are underrated. Take a chance with these, you won't be disappointed.The Broken Earth Trilogy Review | Is the world worth saving?Anitha Gade2023-07-11 | My non-spoiler thoughts on The Broken Earth Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin.June 2023 Wrap-Up | new all time favourite bookAnitha Gade2023-07-07 | I talk about all the books I read in June 2023. It wasn't a great reading month in terms of numbers but I read some amazing books.The Fires of Heaven Review | Wheel of Time #5 #wheeloftimeAnitha Gade2023-07-04 | My thoughts on The Fires of Heaven which is 5th book in the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan.July 2023 TBR and part of AugustAnitha Gade2023-06-30 | I talk about all the books I am planning to read in July 2023.Umbrage by Derek Bailey Review | No spoilersAnitha Gade2023-06-27 | My thoughts on Derek Bailey's Umbrage.Blood of Dragons and The Rain Wilds Chronicles Series DiscussionAnitha Gade2023-06-25 | Join me, Evie, Pete, Derri, Chattie and Mike for the discussion of Blood of Dragons, the last installment of The Rain Wild Chronicles and the whole quartet.
@SheWasOnlyEvie @PonderingsOfPete @derrisreaditbefore @ChattieTheMadChatterBest of 2023 so far | Mid-year book freakout tagAnitha Gade2023-06-20 | I talk about the best books I read this year and new authors I found.
Channels Mentioned: @SheWasOnlyEvie
Questions: 1. Best book you’ve read so far in 2022. 2. Best sequel you've read so far in 2022. 3. New release you haven't read yet but want to. 4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year. 5. Biggest disappointment. 6. Biggest surprise. 7. Favourite new author. (Debut or new to you) 8. Newest fictional crush. 9. Newest favorite character. 10. Book that made you cry. 11. Book that made you happy. 12. Most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received) 13. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?Cicero Trilogy Review | Historical fiction at its bestAnitha Gade2023-06-17 | My thoughts on Cicero trilogy by Robert Harris. Though, its historical fiction, it reads like a political thriller. And I recommend it to everyone who is interested in politics.
Channels Mentioned: @TheLibraryofAllenxandria @readbykyle3082May 2023 Wrap-Up | New favouriteAnitha Gade2023-06-13 | I talk about all the books I read in May 2023.Planning all 5 star reads for June 2023 TBRAnitha Gade2023-05-30 | I talk about all the books I am planning to read in June 2023.The First Law Trilogy ReviewAnitha Gade2023-05-26 | My thoughts on The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. First part of this is spoiler-free. Spoilers start at 8:04.
00:00 Intro 00:36 Spoiler-free 08:04 SpoilersA Deed of Dreadful Note by Patricia Meredith Review | Spoiler-free | Historical MysteryAnitha Gade2023-05-23 | My thoughts on A Deed of Dreadful Note by Patricia Meredith, book 1 in Anna Katherine Green Mysteries.
@pmeredithauthor @ToriTalks25 star Predictions | Results and New PredictionsAnitha Gade2023-05-19 | How good am I in predicting what books I would like? Let's see and find out.
Channels Mentioned: @SheWasOnlyEvie @TheLibraryofAllenxandria @AndrewDMthApril 2023 Wrap-UpAnitha Gade2023-05-16 | I talk about all the books I read in April and readathons I participated.
Channels Mentioned: @BookishDrummer @ToriTalks2 @TheLibraryofAllenxandriaThe Shadow Rising Review | Wheel of Time #4 #wheeloftimeAnitha Gade2023-05-12 | My thoughts on The Shadow Rising which is 4th book in the Wheel of Time series.City of Dragons by Robin Hobb Liveshow with Derri, Pete, Jordan, Evie and EmilyAnitha Gade2023-05-07 | Join us for the discussion of City of Dragons, book 3 in RainWild Chronicles.May 2023 TBR and MBRAnitha Gade2023-04-29 | I talk about all the books I am planning to read in May 2023.
Channels Mentioned: @angiethebookaholic @TheLibraryofAllenxandriaIn the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune Review | spoiler-freeAnitha Gade2023-04-25 | My thoughts on new TJ Klune book "In the Lives of Puppets" which is coming out today on 25th April, 2023.Self-Pub TBR for the yearAnitha Gade2023-04-22 | I talk about all the self-published books I am planning to read this year.
Channels Mentioned: @ToriTalks2 @AndrewsWizardlyReads @TheNerdyNarrativeDragon Keeper and Dragon Haven by Robin Hobb Liveshow | ft. Evie, Derri, Chattie, KFox and PeteAnitha Gade2023-04-16 | Join us for the discussion of first two books of Rain Wild Chronicles, 4th sub-series in the Realm of Elderlings world.