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
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.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.
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.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.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.]