Booktube Wrap-up & Reflections Thats So Poe 2024-06-11 | Thanks everyone for 5.5 years of Booktube! I'm wrapping up my time on Booktube and reflecting on the experience as I close down my channel.CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2024 Reads | Weeks 21-22 Thats So Poe 2024-06-04 | The past couple of weeks I’ve been rereading some favorite audiobooks, plus some romance and kidlit.BOOKS MENTIONEDHow to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davisgoodreads.com/book/show/60139504-how-to-keep-house-while-drowning Texts from Jane Eyre by Daniel M Lavery, Amy Landon (Narrator), Zach Villa (Narrator)goodreads.com/book/show/24678737-texts-from-jane-eyre Remember Me by Mary Baloghgoodreads.com/book/show/62802757-remember-me Always Remember by Mary Baloghgoodreads.com/book/show/134116829-always-remember The Rock in My Throat by Kao Kalia Yang, Jiemei Lin (Illustrator)goodreads.com/book/show/179518036-the-rock-in-my-throat CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2024 Reads | Weeks 19-20 Thats So Poe 2024-05-21 | The past couple of weeks I’ve been mainly reading romance and kid lit, which has been very enjoyable.BOOKS MENTIONEDSpinning Silver by Naomi Novikgoodreads.com/book/show/36896898-spinning-silver Sprig Muslin by Georgette Heyergoodreads.com/book/show/13024935-sprig-muslin Faro’s Daughter by Georgette Heyergoodreads.com/book/show/8501090-faro-s-daughterRemember Love by Mary Baloghgoodreads.com/book/show/59473683-remember-love The First Day of May by Henrique Coser Moreiragoodreads.com/book/show/195820986-the-first-day-of-may What’s Inside a Bird’s Nest by Rachel Ignotofskygoodreads.com/book/show/174147386-what-s-inside-a-bird-s-nest The Bugliest Bug by Carol Diggery Shields, Scott Nash (Illustrator)goodreads.com/book/show/1306445.The_Bugliest_Bug Alebrijes by Donna Barba Higueragoodreads.com/book/show/103512484-alebrijes CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2024 Reads | Weeks 14-18 Thats So Poe 2024-05-07 | After taking April off, I’m wrapping up all the books I read during my filming vacation. I also talk about my plans for May and going forward.BOOKTUBERS/REVIEWS MENTIONEDAngela @LiteratureScienceAlliance Becca @ReadBecca Cynthia @bookwhimsy BOOKS MENTIONEDThe Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Ardengoodreads.com/book/show/154462576-the-warm-hands-of-ghosts The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Ardengoodreads.com/book/show/25489134-the-bear-and-the-nightingaleSmall Spaces by Katherine Ardengoodreads.com/book/show/36959639-small-spaces The Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohamedgoodreads.com/book/show/127281143-the-butcher-of-the-forest The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles by Malka Oldergoodreads.com/book/show/78978394-the-imposition-of-unnecessary-obstacles The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Oldergoodreads.com/book/show/60784309-the-mimicking-of-known-successes The River Bank by Kij Johnsongoodreads.com/book/show/31944834-the-river-bank The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahamegoodreads.com/book/show/5659.The_Wind_in_the_Willows Love Crafted by Ravens Daggergoodreads.com/book/show/56526957-love-crafted The Devil Comes Courting by Courtney Milangoodreads.com/book/show/24906908-the-devil-comes-courting Once Upon a Marquess by Courtney Milangoodreads.com/book/show/22817496-once-upon-a-marquess Her Every Wish by Courtney Milangoodreads.com/book/show/22817504-her-every-wish Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenezgoodreads.com/book/show/195820807-just-for-the-summer Part of Your World by Abby Jiminez goodreads.com/book/show/58684524-part-of-your-world Someone to Romance by Mary Baloghgoodreads.com/book/show/48636207-someone-to-romanceSomeone Perfect by Mary Baloghgoodreads.com/book/show/57280561-someone-perfect Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garciagoodreads.com/book/show/63249718-silver-nitrateCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2024 Reads | Weeks 9-13 (+mini-update) Thats So Poe 2024-04-03 | After taking March off, I’m wrapping up all the books I read during my filming vacation. I also talk about my plans for April and going forward.Also a quick note that since I completely lack the spoons/energy to do much of anything right now, I’m skipping some of the things I find draining/time consuming (noting down content warnings, adding timestamps, making closed captions) and just sticking to what I can manage at the moment.BOOKTUBERS/REVIEWS MENTIONEDKristenDanielle’s Review of The Devil Comes Courtinggoodreads.com/review/show/6301504041 MY PREVIOUS BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDSeries Review | Fluff series by Ravens Daggeryoutube.com/watch?v=s0hJ_bOEBJQ BOOKS MENTIONEDNetwork Effect by Martha Wellsgoodreads.com/book/show/52381770-network-effect System Collapse by Martha Wellsgoodreads.com/book/show/65211701-system-collapse Dead Tired Vol. 1 by Ravens Daggergoodreads.com/book/show/195284308-dead-tired-1 Dead Tired Vol. 2 by Ravens Daggergoodreads.com/book/show/203578053-dead-tired-2 Fluff by Ravens Daggergoodreads.com/book/show/61637090-fluff Wrapped Up in You by Talia Hibbertgoodreads.com/book/show/55813987-wrapped-up-in-you The Reluctant Heartthrob by Jackie Laugoodreads.com/book/show/199144045-the-reluctant-heartthrob The Sitcom Star by Jackie Laugoodreads.com/book/show/195085959-the-sitcom-starYours, Forever by Leonor Solizgoodreads.com/book/show/209418161-yours-forever The Devil Comes Courting by Courtney Milangoodreads.com/book/show/24906908-the-devil-comes-courting CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2024 Reads | Week 8 (+mini-update) Thats So Poe 2024-03-01 | This week I tried a bunch of different types of books, quite enjoyed some of them, but DNF’d even more of them. I also talk about my plans for March.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:20 Lady Tan’s Circle of Women2:05 The Sitcom Star3:47 The Bright Ages5:45 The Pale House Devil7:24 The Cowboy Whisperer10:01 Mini-updateBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDOlivia-Savannah @OliviasCatastrophe Cynthia @bookwhimsy BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDBookWhimsy | The Cowboy Whisperer by Sabrina Solyoutube.com/watch?v=MbZr-t8WWeE BOOKS MENTIONEDLady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa Seegoodreads.com/book/show/62919732-lady-tan-s-circle-of-womenThe Sitcom Star by Jackie Laugoodreads.com/book/show/195085959-the-sitcom-starThe Bright Ages by Matthew Gabriele, David M. Perry, Jim Meskimen (Narrator)goodreads.com/book/show/57355365-the-bright-agesThe Pale House Devil by Richard Kadreygoodreads.com/book/show/112977940-the-pale-house-devilThe Cowboy Whisperer by Sabrina Solgoodreads.com/book/show/63251902-the-cowboy-whisperer CONTENT WARNINGSLady Tan’s Circle of Women: death of a family member, death of a child, miscarriage, grief, toxic family relationships, bullying, infidelity, illness, plague, injury, body horror, sexism, depressionThe Sitcom Star: toxic family relationships, microaggressionsThe Bright Ages: war, death, death of a child, illnessThe Pale House Devil: graphic violence, body horror, injury, deathThe Cowboy Whisperer: injury, death of a family member, illness, sexismCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2024 Reads | Week 7 [CC] Thats So Poe 2024-02-25 | This week I read an eclectic mix of books and quite enjoyed them.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:15 Bone Weight2:26 The Land Before Time Management4:29 The SwoopBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDFreddie @SluggishReader BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDSluggish Reader | Introducing A Very Malaysian Book! (No Spoilers) | The Sum of Our Follies by Shih-Li Kow | book talkyoutube.com/watch?v=CWiSvg0NRog Sluggish Reader | Ripples and Other Stories by Shih-Li Kow - Book Chat with Shannon @ That's So Poeyoutube.com/watch?v=KvfxRdqlFEE BOOKS MENTIONEDBone Weight by Shih-Li Kowgoodreads.com/book/show/199289096-bone-weight-and-other-stories The Sum of Our Follies by Shih-Li Kowgoodreads.com/book/show/24335129-the-sum-of-our-follies Ripples by Shih-Li Kowgoodreads.com/book/show/8050871-ripples-and-other-storiesThe Land Before Time Management by Ryan Keatsgoodreads.com/book/show/75633475-the-land-before-time-managementThe Swoop!, or How Clarence Saved England by P.G. Wodehousegoodreads.com/book/show/19198089-the-swoop-or-how-clarence-saved-england CONTENT WARNINGSBone Weight: illness, extreme poverty, rape, child abandonment, child death, child abuse, child sexual abuse, child marriage, infidelity, toxic family relationships, domestic abuse, death, death of a family member, grief, stalking, depression, addiction, ecological disaster, animal deathThe Land Before Time Management: negative self-talk, ableism, anxietyThe Swoop: xenophobia, racismCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2024 Reads | Week 6 [CC] Thats So Poe 2024-02-15 | This week I had some great middle grade reads.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:12 Hamra and the Jungle of Memories2:38 Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall FestivalBOOKS MENTIONEDHamra and the Jungle of Memories by Hanna Alkafgoodreads.com/book/show/54558764-hamra-and-the-jungle-of-memories Marya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival by Saadia Faruqi, Ani Bushry (Illustrator)goodreads.com/book/show/98652263-marya-khan-and-the-spectacular-fall-festival CONTENT WARNINGSHamra and the Jungle of Memories: pandemic, illness, injury, violence, deathMarya Khan and the Spectacular Fall Festival: (none)CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2024 Reads | Week 5 [CC] Thats So Poe 2024-02-09 | This week I focused on all the comfort reads.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:14 Bookshops & Bonedust2:43 Part of Your World4:54 Yours, Truly6:45 Friend ZoneBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDAngela @LiteratureScienceAlliance BOOKS MENTIONEDBookshops & Bonedust By Travis Baldreegoodreads.com/book/show/65213543-bookshops-bonedust Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldreegoodreads.com/book/show/61242426-legends-lattes Part of Your World by Abby Jimenezgoodreads.com/book/show/58684524-part-of-your-worldYours, Truly by Abby Jimenezgoodreads.com/book/show/61918816-yours-truly The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenezgoodreads.com/book/show/41945163-the-friend-zone CONTENT WARNINGSBookshops & Bonedust: violence, injuryPart of Your World: domestic abuse, toxic family relationships, injuryYours, Truly: infidelity, trauma, anxiety, illnessFriend Zone: emotional infidelityCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2024 Reads | Week 4 [CC] Thats So Poe 2024-02-05 | This week I had a bunch of fun reads, even if I’m a little delayed in getting this video posted!TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:20 Abeni’s Song3:06 Mexikid4:43 Spy x Family Vol. 96;01 The SkullBOOKS MENTIONEDAbeni’s Song by P. Djéli Clarkgoodreads.com/book/show/61884948-abeni-s-song Mexikid by Pedro Martíngoodreads.com/book/show/63249742-mexikidSpy x Family Vol. 9 by Tatsuya Endo, Casey Loe (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/61234945-spy-x-family-vol-9 The Skull by Jon Klassengoodreads.com/book/show/60539545-the-skull CONTENT WARNINGSAbeni’s Song: violence, injury, death, enslavement, child abuse, trauma, PTSDMexikid: war, violence, injury, animal death, body horrorSpy x Family Vol. 9: violence, injuryThe Skull: child runaway, violence, deathCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2024 Reads | Week 3 [CC] Thats So Poe 2024-01-25 | This week I had some pretty solid sci-fi reads, plus a DNF.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:12 The Lathe of Heaven3:01 Stray Cat Strut Vol. 14:56 Hazardous SpiritsBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDMatt @baskinthestory BOOKS MENTIONEDThe Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K Le Guingoodreads.com/book/show/53513520-the-lathe-of-heaven Stray Cat Strut Vol. 1 by Ravens Daggergoodreads.com/book/show/75453670-stray-cat-strut Hazardous Spirits by Anbara Salamgoodreads.com/book/show/96178189-hazardous-spiritsCONTENT WARNINGSThe Lathe of Heaven: abuse, medical experimentation, drug abuse, injury, illness, violence, war, death, starvation, ecological disasterStray Cat Strut Vol. 1: violence, war, injury, illness, ableism, loss of bodily autonomy, body horrorHazardous Spirits: death of a family member, mental health issues, illness, war, pandemicCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Stats & Goals | 2024 Plans [CC] Thats So Poe 2024-01-21 | I had a great reading year in 2023. Here I go over my reading stats, talk about how I did on my goals, and talk about plans for 2024. Let me know how your reading year went and your plans for 2024 as well!BOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDBecca @ReadBecca Tori Morrow @ToriMorrow BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDTori Morrow | 2023 Wrapped: A Big Year in Review | Stats + Every Book Readyoutube.com/watch?v=bPxS_DWIR48 MY PREVIOUS STATS/GOALS VIDEOS2022 Stats | 2023 Goalsyoutube.com/watch?v=s9pJWlTOtsU 2020 Stats | 2021 Goalsyoutube.com/watch?v=o_NIjtImko8 2019 Stats & Reflections | 2020 Goals & Plansyoutube.com/watch?v=xGB2DbDPq20 BOOKS MENTIONEDSwimmers by María José Ferrada, Mariana Alcántara (Illustrator), Kit Maude (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/60593198-swimmers The Kingdom of Gods by N.K. Jemisingoodreads.com/book/show/7923006-the-kingdom-of-gods Texts from Jane Eyre by Daniel M. Lavery, Amy Landon (Narrator), Zach Villa (Narrator)goodreads.com/book/show/20695981-texts-from-jane-eyre CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2024 Reads | Weeks 1 & 2 [CC] Thats So Poe 2024-01-17 | My year is getting off to a leisurely pace! I didn’t finish anything in Week 1, but I finished two books from my anticipated releases in Week 2.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:23 A Little Luck1:58 No Sweet Without BrineBOOKS MENTIONEDA Little Luck by Claudia Piñeiro, Frances Riddle (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/75582270-a-little-luck No Sweet Without Brine by Cynthia Manickgoodreads.com/book/show/61423069-no-sweet-without-brine CONTENT WARNINGSA Little Luck: depression, death of a child, toxic family relationships, neglect, abandonment, trauma, PTSDNo Sweet Without Brine: racism, microaggressions, sexism, fatphobiaCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
Revisiting Anticipated Releases | 2022 Q4 (Oct, Nov, Dec) [CC] Thats So Poe 2024-01-14 | Here I revisit 15 books that were on my anticipated releases list from Q4 (Oct, Nov, Dec) of 2022 to see what I loved, what I DNF'd, what I've lost interest in, and what I still need to pick up.BOOKS MENTIONEDA Rover’s Story by Jasmine Wargagoodreads.com/book/show/60091384-a-rover-s-story Where We Come From by John Coy, Shannon Gibney, Sun Yung Shin, Diane Wilson, Dion MBD (Illustrator)(goodreads.com/book/show/59867334-where-we-come-from Nikhil Out Loud by Maulik Pancholygoodreads.com/book/show/60141378-nikhil-out-loud Season of Love by Helena Greergoodreads.com/book/show/60383010-season-of-love Into the Riverlands (singing hills #3) by Nghi Vogoodreads.com/book/show/59807976-into-the-riverlandsThe White Mosque by Sofia Samatargoodreads.com/book/show/56241377-the-white-mosque The Stand-Up Groomsman by Jackie Laugoodreads.com/book/show/60097416-the-stand-up-groomsman Donut Fall in Love by Jackie Laugoodreads.com/book/show/53417713-donut-fall-in-love The Best of World SF Vol.2, ed. Lavie Tidhargoodreads.com/book/show/60182639-the-best-of-world-sf Dislocations by Sylvia Molloy, Jennifer Croft (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/60843125-dislocations I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Sehee, Anton Hur (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/59808426-i-want-to-die-but-i-want-to-eat-tteokbokki The World Keeps Ending, and the World Goes On by Franny Choigoodreads.com/book/show/60147181-the-world-keeps-ending-and-the-world-goes-on To the North / Al norte by León Salvatierra, Javier O. Huerta (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/60661129-to-the-north-al-norte Africa Risen, eds. Sheree Renée Thomas, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, Zelda Knightgoodreads.com/book/show/59807971-africa-risenA Pros and Cons List for Strong Feelings by Will Betke-Brunswickgoodreads.com/book/show/60528669-a-pros-and-cons-list-for-strong-feelings How to Turn Into a Bird by María José Ferrada, Elizabeth Bryer (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/60583991-how-to-turn-into-a-bird CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Favorite Reads [CC] Thats So Poe 2024-01-11 | Here are my favorite reads of 2023! I have my top three ranked choices in 10 different categories. Some of these I have standalone reviews for, so check those out if you want more details on any of them! TIME STAMPS0:00 Introduction0:45 Nonfiction4:44 Memoir8:15 Poetry10:23 Middle Grade13:37 YA17:05 Graphic Novels20:28 Translated Fiction25:06 Romance29:08 Cozy Reads32:34 Sci-Fi & FantasyMY PREVIOUS BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDReview | Solitoyoutube.com/watch?v=LSArA1DRIRs Review | Ma and Meyoutube.com/watch?v=TqwcASyEyag Review | Messy Rootsyoutube.com/watch?v=xL5o39zCviI Review | Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cuteyoutube.com/watch?v=kVPk64cdolA Review | M is for Monsteryoutube.com/watch?v=e2xHxIksplk Review | Shubeik Lubeikyoutube.com/watch?v=aQTo2-dNjFg Dual Review | María José Ferrada’s Novelsyoutube.com/watch?v=vFhgeaMVV4k Review | The Mimicking of Known Successesyoutube.com/watch?v=RCtRfwoAgaI Review | Drinking from Graveyard Wellsyoutube.com/watch?v=q2eG-NpsJR4 Review | Arborealityyoutube.com/watch?v=CHO8hX90eLU BOOKS MENTIONEDWe Crossed a Bridge and It Trembled by Wendy Pearlman, Erin Bennett (Narrator), Assaf Cohen (Narrator), Susan Nezami (Narrator)goodreads.com/book/show/32051585-we-crossed-a-bridge-and-it-trembled How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davisgoodreads.com/book/show/60139504-how-to-keep-house-while-drowning An Immense World by Ed Yonggoodreads.com/book/show/59575939-an-immense-world I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yonggoodreads.com/book/show/27213168-i-contain-multitudes Solito by Javier Zamoragoodreads.com/book/show/59900688-solitoMa and Me by Putsata Reanggoodreads.com/book/show/58772754-ma-and-me The White Mosque by Sofia Samatargoodreads.com/book/show/56241377-the-white-mosque There Are Trans People here by H. Meltgoodreads.com/book/show/57110402-there-are-trans-people-here Black Queer Hoe by Britteney Black Rose Kaprigoodreads.com/book/show/42179766-black-queer-hoe A Little Resurrection by Selina Nwulugoodreads.com/book/show/61943130-a-little-resurrection King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callendergoodreads.com/book/show/44575111-king-and-the-dragonflies Meow or Never by Jazz Taylorgoodreads.com/book/show/52664824-meow-or-never Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party by Saadia Faruqi, Ani Bushry (Illustrator)goodreads.com/book/show/61783781-marya-khan-and-the-fabulous-jasmine-garden Messy Roots by Laura Guogoodreads.com/book/show/55867756-messy-roots Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbertgoodreads.com/book/show/57370115-highly-suspicious-and-unfairly-cute Her Good Side by Rebekah Weatherspoongoodreads.com/book/show/62296512-her-good-side M is for Monster by Talia Duttongoodreads.com/book/show/58667527-m-is-for-monster Pardalita by Joana Estrela, Lyn-Miller Lachmann (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/62675030-pardalita Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamedgoodreads.com/book/show/62594914-shubeik-lubeik A Double Life by Karolina Pavlova, Barbara Heldt (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/40244413-a-double-life Diary of a Void by Emi Yagi, David Boyd (Translator), Lucy North (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/59629744-diary-of-a-void How to Order the Universe by María José Ferrada, Elizabeth Bryer (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/53492677-how-to-order-the-universe How to Turn into a Bird by María José Ferrada, Elizabeth Bryer (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/60583991-how-to-turn-into-a-bird Kiss Me, Catalina by Priscilla Oliverasgoodreads.com/book/show/61131311-kiss-me-catalina Make a Scene by Mimi Gracegoodreads.com/book/show/54698575-make-a-scene Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kellygoodreads.com/book/show/61399138-something-wild-wonderful Tides of Magic by Andi R. Christophergoodreads.com/book/show/62833465-tides-of-magic Under the Meh-stletoe by Leonor Solizgoodreads.com/book/show/200773319-under-the-meh-stletoe The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Oldergoodreads.com/book/show/60784309-the-mimicking-of-known-successes Drinking from Graveyard Wells by Yvette Lisa Ndlovu goodreads.com/book/show/60789179-drinking-from-graveyard-wells Mammoths at the Gates by Nghi Vogoodreads.com/book/show/58007996-mammoths-at-the-gatesArboreality by Rebecca Campbellgoodreads.com/book/show/61259096-arboreality CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
TBR Zero Achieved! [CC] Thats So Poe 2024-01-07 | I just achieved TBR Zero, so I thought I would celebrate by making a video talking about my journey and why I wanted to read everything I owned.BOOKS MENTIONEDThe Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondogoodreads.com/book/show/22318578-the-life-changing-magic-of-tidying-up CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Week 52 [CC] Thats So Poe 2024-01-04 | This week I had a great reread, plus finished off two high-priority end-of-the-year books.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:19 Mammoths at the Gates1:04 The Kingdom of Gods2:44 Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of SandMY PREVIOUS BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONED2023 Reads | Week 50 (wrap-up of Mammoths at the Gates)youtube.com/watch?v=gusSMBCOZsUBOOKS MENTIONEDMammoths at the Gates by Nghi Vogoodreads.com/book/show/58007996-mammoths-at-the-gatesThe Kingdom of Gods by N.K. Jemisingoodreads.com/book/show/7923006-the-kingdom-of-gods Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand by Samuel R. Delanygoodreads.com/book/show/85861.Stars_in_My_Pocket_Like_Grains_of_Sand CONTENT WARNINGSMammoths at the Gates: death, grief, self-harmThe Kingdom of Gods: incest, child abuse, child sexual abuse, enslavement, torture, injury, death, death of a family member, trauma, grief, war, violenceStars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand: homophobia, enslavement, medical experimentation, torture, abuse, rape, natural disaster, death, injuryCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Week 51 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-12-28 | This week I made progress on my end of year reading list, with mixed success.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:19 No One Will Come Back for Us2:57 The Hearing Trumpet5:21 The Broken Kingdom7:59 Big9:10 Starter VillainBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDAngela @LiteratureScienceAlliance Kristen @KristenelleSFFReader Freddie @SluggishReader BOOKS MENTIONEDNo One Will Come Back for Us by Premee Mohamedgoodreads.com/book/show/63058061-no-one-will-come-back-for-us-and-other-stories The Hearing Trumpet by Leonora Carringtongoodreads.com/book/show/53404868-the-hearing-trumpet The Broken Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisingoodreads.com/book/show/7904453-the-broken-kingdoms Big by Vashti Harrisongoodreads.com/book/show/58985031-big Starter Villain by John Scalzigoodreads.com/book/show/61885029-starter-villain CONTENT WARNINGSNo One Will Come Back for Us: death, death of a child, death of a family member, body horror, injury, loss of bodily autonomy, animal death, war, torture, trauma, cannibalism, child runaways, violence, gun violence, grief, illness, blood sacrifice, pandemic, fireThe Hearing Trumpet: sexism, ageism, toxic family relationships, violence, injury, body horror, grooming, natural disaster, deathThe Broken Kingdoms: violence, injury, torture, death, death of a family member, body horror, medical experimentation, genocide, natural disasterBig: bullyingStarter Villain: death of a family member, violenceCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
Anticipated Releases | 2024 Q1 (Jan, Feb, Mar) [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-12-23 | Here are 10 upcoming releases that I’m looking forward to in Q1 (Jan, Feb, Mar) of 2024!MY PREVIOUS BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDReview | The Mimicking of Known Successes youtube.com/watch?v=RCtRfwoAgaI BOOKS MENTIONEDNot a River by Selva Almada, Annie McDermott (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/203176874-not-a-river Nostalgia Doesn’t Flow Away Like Riverwater by Irma Pineda, Wendy Call (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/119347610-nostalgia-doesn-t-flow-away-like-riverwaterThe Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles by Malka Oldergoodreads.com/book/show/78978394-the-imposition-of-unnecessary-obstacles The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Oldergoodreads.com/book/show/60784309-the-mimicking-of-known-successes The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Ardengoodreads.com/book/show/154462576-the-warm-hands-of-ghosts The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Ardengoodreads.com/series/198489-the-winternight-trilogySmall Spaces series by Katherine Ardengoodreads.com/series/250762-small-spaces Convergence Problems by Wole Talabigoodreads.com/book/show/154540995-convergence-problems A Dream of Electric Mothers by Wole Talabitor.com/2023/03/22/a-dream-of-electric-mothers-wole-talabi The Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohamedgoodreads.com/book/show/127283923-the-butcher-of-the-forest Mani Semilla Finds Her Quetzal Voice by Anna Laperagoodreads.com/book/show/182761796-mani-semilla-finds-her-quetzal-voice 49 Days by Agnes Leegoodreads.com/book/show/182761785-49-days The Siege of Burning Grass by Premee Mohamedgoodreads.com/book/show/176443184-the-siege-of-burning-grass The Palace of Forty Pillars by Armen Davoudiangoodreads.com/book/show/174070058-the-palace-of-forty-pillars CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Week 50 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-12-20 | This week I had two fantastic reads, and one not-so-great read.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:15 Mammoths at the Gates2:23 A Little Resurrection4:27 I Shall Wear MidnightBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDOliviah-Savannah @OliviasCatastrophe MY PREVIOUS BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDReview | Empress of Salt and Fortuneyoutube.com/watch?v=cBEOyYvmiM4 Review | When the Tiger Came Down the Mountainyoutube.com/watch?v=6cMwtuLspvM BOOKS MENTIONEDMammoths at the Gates by Nghi Vogoodreads.com/book/show/58007996-mammoths-at-the-gatesA Little Resurrection by Selina Nwulugoodreads.com/book/show/61943130-a-little-resurrection I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchettgoodreads.com/book/show/34211759-i-shall-wear-midnight CONTENT WARNINGSMammoths at the Gates: death, grief, self-harmA Little Resurrection: death, death of a family member, grief, trauma, racism, police brutality, displacement I Shall Wear Midnight: sexism, fire, injury, death, bullying, toxic family relationshipsCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 End of Year Reading Plans [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-12-16 | I recently saw Freddie do this video and thought it was such a nice idea to talk about reading plans for the remainder of the year, so here are mine!BOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDFreddie @SluggishReader Kristen @KristenelleSFFReader Angela @LiteratureScienceAlliance Becca @ReadBecca BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDSluggish Reader | 2023 End of Year Reading Plansyoutube.com/watch?v=Hiaphk51EC4 BOOKS MENTIONEDThe Broken Kingdoms by N.K. Jemisingoodreads.com/book/show/7904453-the-broken-kingdomsThe Kingdom of Gods by N.K. Jemisingoodreads.com/book/show/7923006-the-kingdom-of-godsStars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand by Samuel R. Delanygoodreads.com/book/show/85861.Stars_in_My_Pocket_Like_Grains_of_SandMammoths at the Gates by Nghi Vogoodreads.com/book/show/58007996-mammoths-at-the-gatesNight of the Living Rez by Morgan Taltygoodreads.com/book/show/56648158-night-of-the-living-rezHis Perfect Partner by Priscilla Oliverasgoodreads.com/book/show/62791040-his-perfect-partnerA Little Resurrection by Selina Nwulugoodreads.com/book/show/61943130-a-little-resurrectionForbidden City by Vanessa Huagoodreads.com/book/show/58621983-forbidden-city No One Will Come Back for Us by Premee Mohamedgoodreads.com/book/show/63058061-no-one-will-come-back-for-us-and-other-storiesE.A. Poe’s complete works (Wikipedia)en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Allan_Poe_bibliographyStarter Villain by John Scalzigoodreads.com/book/show/61885029-starter-villainI Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchettgoodreads.com/book/show/34211759-i-shall-wear-midnight Mahabharata by Ramesh Menongoodreads.com/book/show/2340999.The_Mahabharata_ Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldreegoodreads.com/book/show/65213543-bookshops-bonedustSystem Collapse by Martha Wellsgoodreads.com/book/show/65211701-system-collapseBone Weight and Other Stories by Shih-Li Kowgoodreads.com/book/show/199289096-bone-weight-and-other-storiesAs Brave as You by Jason Reynoldsgoodreads.com/en/book/show/26875552Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedogoodreads.com/book/show/62949033-family-loreSilver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno-Garciagoodreads.com/book/show/63249718-silver-nitrateAbeni’s Song by P. Djèlí Clarkgoodreads.com/book/show/61884948-abeni-s-songA Little Luck by Claudia Piñeirogoodreads.com/book/show/75582270-a-little-luckHamra and the Jungle of Memories by Hanna Alkafgoodreads.com/book/show/54558764-hamra-and-the-jungle-of-memoriesOTHER THINGS MENTIONEDJolabokafloden.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelandic_Christmas_book_flood CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Week 49 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-12-13 | This week I read a bunch of 2023 releases, including some new books by authors I love.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:20 Ice & Ivy3:25 The Privilege of the Happy Ending5:21 Ways to PlayMY PREVIOUS BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDSeries Review | Mages of the Wheel by J.D. Evansyoutube.com/watch?v=9INWNeFeiIc BOOKS MENTIONEDIce & Ivy by J.D. Evansgoodreads.com/book/show/174367386-ice-ivy The Privilege of the Happy Ending by Kij Johnsongoodreads.com/book/show/123262440-the-privilege-of-the-happy-ending The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe by Kij Johnsongoodreads.com/book/show/29635545-the-dream-quest-of-vellitt-boe The River Bank by Kij Johnsongoodreads.com/book/show/31944834-the-river-bank Ways to Play by Lyn Miller-Lachmann, Gabriel Alborozo (Illustrator)goodreads.com/book/show/66094386-ways-to-play CONTENT WARNINGSIce & Ivy: fire, burns, injury, murder, death of a family member, trauma, grief, PTSD, loss of bodily autonomy The Privilege of the Happy Ending: child abuse, sexual abuse, rape, suicidal ideation, injury, illness, trauma, death, death of a family member, body horror, toxic family relationships, sexism, domestic abuse, animal deathWays to Play: (none)CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Weeks 46-48 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-12-06 | I’m wrapping up the past few weeks together as a bunch of my reading was covered in my Lovember vlogs. I’ll go over everything else I read, plus briefly wrap up Lovember reads too.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:55 Texts from Jane Eyre2:22 It’s Navidad, El Cucuy!3:22 Return to Love5:46 Under the Meh-stletoe6:42 Something Wild & Wonderful7:54 Make a Scene8:58 Christmas in Rose BendBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDCynthia @bookwhimsy BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDBookWhimsy | Author Spotlight: Leonor Soliz | Latine Heritage Monthyoutube.com/watch?v=u63eOYz8RVA MY PREVIOUS BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDVlog | #Lovember2023 | Week 1youtube.com/watch?v=Zi1wJFoalco Vlog | #Lovember2023 | Week 2youtube.com/watch?v=_PxT9rsFJrUBOOKS MENTIONEDTexts from Jane Eyre by Daniel M. Lavery, Amy Landon (Narrator), Zach Villa (Narrator)goodreads.com/book/show/20695981-texts-from-jane-eyre It’s Navidad, El Cucuy! by Donna Barba Higuera, Juliana Perdomo (Illustrator)goodreads.com/book/show/75314733-it-s-navidad-el-cucuy Return to Love by Leonor Solizgoodreads.com/book/show/198814791-return-to-loveUnder the Meh-stletoe by Leonor Solizgoodreads.com/book/show/200773319-under-the-meh-stletoe Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kellygoodreads.com/book/show/61399138-something-wild-wonderfulMake a Scene by Mimi Gracegoodreads.com/book/show/54698575-make-a-sceneChristmas in Rose Bend by Naima Simonegoodreads.com/book/show/57906689-christmas-in-rose-bendCONTENT WARNINGSTexts from Jane Eyre: (none)It’s Navidad, El Cucuy!: (none)Return to Love: death of a family memberUnder the Meh-stletoe: injurySomething Wild & Wonderful: homophobia, toxic family relationships, anxietyMake a Scene: toxic family relationships Christmas in Rose Bend: death of a family member, trauma, grief CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
Vlog | #Lovember2023 | Week 2 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-11-30 | Join me for this reading vlog as I continue with the second week of Lovember with some sweet romance reads and a trip to Vancouver filled with great sights and food.LOVEMBER READATHON INFO#lovember2023 ReadBecca | Lovember 2023 Readathon Prompts + TBRyoutube.com/watch?v=mjVpK2d6zko LOVEMBER is a casual romance readathon for all sorts of readers, running from November 12-26, 2023. The prompts are flexible and should be used to inspire in whatever way leads you to a book! 💕 LOVEMBER 2023 Prompts:💕 💞 Favorite Quote or Lyric on Love 💞 Favorite Color on the Cover 💞 Favorite Vacation Destination 💞 Favorite Holiday or Season 💞 Bonus: Continue a Favorite Series or Author's Work 💖Challenge Options: 💖 Casual: Challenge yourself to match as many prompts to as few books as you can Advanced: Challenge yourself to match one book per promptMY PREVIOUS BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDTBR | Lovemberyoutube.com/watch?v=quVJp2Mx_pA Vlog | #Lovember2023 | Week 1youtube.com/watch?v=Zi1wJFoalco BOOKS MENTIONEDSomething Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kellygoodreads.com/book/show/61399138-something-wild-wonderfulMake a Scene by Mimi Gracegoodreads.com/book/show/54698575-make-a-sceneReturn to Love by Leonor Solizgoodreads.com/book/show/198814791-return-to-loveUnder the Meh-stletoe by Leonor Solizgoodreads.com/book/show/200773319-under-the-meh-stletoe Christmas in Rose Bend by Naima Simonegoodreads.com/book/show/57906689-christmas-in-rose-bendHis Perfect Partner by Priscilla Oliverasgoodreads.com/book/show/62791040-his-perfect-partner CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
Vlog | #Lovember2023 | Week 1 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-11-22 | Join me for this reading vlog as I kick off the first week of Lovember with some great reads, great food, and lovely fall weather.LOVEMBER READATHON INFO#lovember2023 ReadBecca | Lovember 2023 Readathon Prompts + TBRyoutube.com/watch?v=mjVpK2d6zko LOVEMBER is a casual romance readathon for all sorts of readers, running from November 12-26, 2023. The prompts are flexible and should be used to inspire in whatever way leads you to a book! 💕 LOVEMBER 2023 Prompts:💕 💞 Favorite Quote or Lyric on Love 💞 Favorite Color on the Cover 💞 Favorite Vacation Destination 💞 Favorite Holiday or Season 💞 Bonus: Continue a Favorite Series or Author's Work 💖Challenge Options: 💖 Casual: Challenge yourself to match as many prompts to as few books as you can Advanced: Challenge yourself to match one book per promptMY PREVIOUS BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDTBR | Lovemberyoutube.com/watch?v=quVJp2Mx_pA BOOKS MENTIONEDSomething Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kellygoodreads.com/book/show/61399138-something-wild-wonderfulMake a Scene by Mimi Gracegoodreads.com/book/show/54698575-make-a-sceneReturn to Love by Leonor Solizgoodreads.com/book/show/198814791-return-to-loveChristmas in Rose Bend by Naima Simonegoodreads.com/book/show/57906689-christmas-in-rose-bendHis Perfect Partner by Priscilla Oliverasgoodreads.com/book/show/62791040-his-perfect-partner CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
Series Review | The Thursday Murder Club series by Richard Osman [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-11-18 | If you like mysteries with excellent characters, a ton of humor, and equal parts cozy and thrilling, the Thursday Murder Club series is such a perfect one to pick up. Let me tell you about why I love this series so much!BOOKS MENTIONEDThe Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osmangoodreads.com/book/show/46000520-the-thursday-murder-club The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osmangoodreads.com/book/show/55457493-the-man-who-died-twiceThe Bullet That Missed by Richard Osmangoodreads.com/book/show/58957615-the-bullet-that-missed The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osmangoodreads.com/book/show/62226126-the-last-devil-to-die CONTENT WARNINGSThe Thursday Murder Club: murder, suicide, euthanasia, unhealthy relationship with food, drug tradeThe Man Who Died Twice: murder, illness, violence, injury, trauma, infidelityThe Bullet That Missed: murder, gun violence, imprisonment, bullying, kidnappingThe Last Devil to Die: illness, violence, death, death of a family member, suicideCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Week 45 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-11-15 | This week I read a great installment in a mystery series, finally finished a classic, and DNF’d a book that just wasn’t working for me.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:21 The Last Devil to Die2:23 Something New4:24 A Taste of MagicMY PREVIOUS BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDRevisiting Anticipated Releases | 2022 Q3 (Jul, Aug, Sep)youtube.com/watch?v=evsz2R-Bje8 BOOKS MENTIONEDThe Last Devil to Die by Richard Osmangoodreads.com/book/show/62226126-the-last-devil-to-die Something New by P.G. Wodehousegoodreads.com/book/show/26210292-something-new A Taste of Magic by J. Ellegoodreads.com/book/show/53252097-a-taste-of-magic CONTENT WARNINGSThe Last Devil to Die: illness, violence, death, death of a family member, suicideSomething New: injury, toxic relationshipsA Taste of Magic: illnessCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
Revisiting Anticipated Releases | 2022 Q3 (Jul, Aug, Sept) [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-11-12 | Here I revisit 15 books that were on my anticipated releases list from Q3 (Jul, Aug, Sept) of 2022 to see what I loved, what I DNF'd, what I've lost interest in, and what I still need to pick up.BOOKS MENTIONEDNight of the Living Rez by Morgan Taltygoodreads.com/book/show/56648158-night-of-the-living-rez The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garciagoodreads.com/book/show/54829360-the-daughter-of-doctor-moreau Poūkahangatus by Tayi Tibblegoodreads.com/book/show/59382078-poukahangatusCalling for a Blanket Dance by Oscar Hokeahgoodreads.com/book/show/58328439-calling-for-a-blanket-dance Walking Gentry Home: A Memoir of My Foremothers in Verse by Alora Younggoodreads.com/book/show/59576068-walking-gentry-home Empty Smiles (Small Spaces #4) by Katherine Ardengoodreads.com/book/show/51364705-empty-smiles The Oleander Sword (Burning Kingdoms #2) by Tasha Surigoodreads.com/book/show/53446712-the-oleander-sword The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenezgoodreads.com/book/show/55868456-the-spear-cuts-through-water The Vanished Birds by Simon Jimenezgoodreads.com/book/show/45422268-the-vanished-birds A Taste of Magic by J. Ellegoodreads.com/book/show/53252097-a-taste-of-magic Year of the Tiger by Alice Wonggoodreads.com/book/show/59900658-year-of-the-tiger Disability Visibility ed by Alice Wonggoodreads.com/book/show/51456746-disability-visibility In the Black Fantastic by Ekow Eshungoodreads.com/book/show/59811378-in-the-black-fantastic The Curse on Spectacle Key by Chantel Acevedogoodreads.com/book/show/59811268-the-curse-on-spectacle-key Iveliz Explains It All by Andrea Beatriz Arango, Alyssa Bermudez (Illustrator)goodreads.com/book/show/60372447-iveliz-explains-it-all Your Emergency Contact Has Experienced an Emergency by Chen Chengoodreads.com/book/show/60183497-your-emergency-contact-has-experienced-an-emergency The Genesis of Misery by Neon Yanggoodreads.com/book/show/55501102-the-genesis-of-misery The Tensorate Series by Neon Yanggoodreads.com/book/show/56179366-the-black-tides-of-heaven-the-red-threads-of-fortune-the-descent-of CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Week 44 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-11-08 | This week I read a couple of books that were really enjoyable, and DNF’d one that wasn’t for me.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:15 Bright Fear1:45 Paletero Man2:41 Welcome Me to the KingdomBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDJen Campbell @jenvcampbell BOOKS MENTIONEDBright Fear by Mary Jean Changoodreads.com/book/show/63261311-bright-fear Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz, Micah Player (Illustrator)goodreads.com/book/show/55200701-paletero-man Welcome Me to the Kingdom by Mai Nardonegoodreads.com/book/show/61153763-welcome-me-to-the-kingdom CONTENT WARNINGSBright Fear: racism, microaggressions, homophobiaPaletero Man: (none)Welcome Me to the Kingdom: violence, injury, poverty, miscarriageCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
TBR | Lovember [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-11-04 | I can’t wait for the Lovember readathon this year! Here are the romances I’m planning to pick up.LOVEMBER READATHON INFO#lovember2023 ReadBecca | Lovember 2023 Readathon Prompts + TBRyoutube.com/watch?v=mjVpK2d6zko LOVEMBER is a casual romance readathon for all sorts of readers, running from November 12-26, 2023. The prompts are flexible and should be used to inspire in whatever way leads you to a book! 💕 LOVEMBER 2023 Prompts:💕 💞 Favorite Quote or Lyric on Love 💞 Favorite Color on the Cover 💞 Favorite Vacation Destination 💞 Favorite Holiday or Season 💞 Bonus: Continue a Favorite Series or Author's Work 💖Challenge Options: 💖 Casual: Challenge yourself to match as many prompts to as few books as you can Advanced: Challenge yourself to match one book per promptBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDBecca @ReadBecca Cynthia @bookwhimsy Olivia-Savannah @OliviasCatastrophe BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDBookWhimsy | Author Spotlight: Leonor Solizyoutube.com/watch?v=u63eOYz8RVA BOOKS MENTIONEDSomething Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kellygoodreads.com/book/show/61399138-something-wild-wonderfulMake a Scene by Mimi Gracegoodreads.com/book/show/54698575-make-a-sceneReturn to Love by Leonor Solizgoodreads.com/book/show/198814791-return-to-loveChristmas in Rose Bend by Naima Simonegoodreads.com/book/show/57906689-christmas-in-rose-bendHis Perfect Partner by Priscilla Oliverasgoodreads.com/book/show/62791040-his-perfect-partner CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Week 43 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-11-01 | This week I had some really great reads! A pop-sci book, a YA graphic novel, and a picture book that was darkly funny.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:20 I Contain Multitudes1:59 Pardalita3:53 The Rock from the SkyBOOKS MENTIONEDI Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong, Charlie Anson (Narrator)goodreads.com/book/show/27213168-i-contain-multitudesAn Immense World by Ed Yonggoodreads.com/book/show/59575939-an-immense-world Pardalita by Joana Estrela, Lyn-Miller Lachmann (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/62675030-pardalitaThe Rock from the Sky by Jon Klassengoodreads.com/book/show/54809220-the-rock-from-the-sky I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassengoodreads.com/book/show/11233988-i-want-my-hat-back CONTENT WARNINGSI Contain Multitudes: illness, fecal-related contentPardalita: mild homophobiaThe Rock from the Sky: deathCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Week 42 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-10-27 | This week I read some fantasy, poetry, and a picture book.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:16 Tides of Change2:11 Poūkahangatus3:48 Lights, Camera, Carmen!BOOKS MENTIONEDTides of Change by Andi R. Christophergoodreads.com/book/show/197409852-tides-of-change Tides of Magic by Andi R. Christophergoodreads.com/book/show/62833465-tides-of-magicPoūkahangatus by Tayi Tibblegoodreads.com/book/show/59382078-poukahangatus Lights, Camera, Carmen! By Anika Denise, Lorena Alvarez Gómez (Illustrator)goodreads.com/book/show/38243219-lights-camera-carmen CONTENT WARNINGSTides of Change: child abuse, toxic family relationships, traumaPoūkahangatus: colonialism, domestic abuse, sexism, racism, eating disorder, graphic descriptionsLights, Camera, Carmen!: (none)CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Weeks 40 & 41 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-10-20 | Last week I skipped a weekly wrap-up, so wrapping up two weeks together.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:18 Arboreality1:46 Fluff 23:38 Yours, for Now6:43 What is Home, Mum? 9:19 What’s Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?BOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDAngela @LiteratureScienceAlliance Becca @ReadBecca Cynthia @bookwhimsy Jen @RememberedReads BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDBookWhimsy | Author Spotlight: Leonor Solizyoutube.com/watch?v=u63eOYz8RVA MY PREVIOUS VIDEOS MENTIONEDReview | Arborealityyoutube.com/watch?v=CHO8hX90eLU Series Review | Fluff series by Ravens Daggeryoutube.com/watch?v=s0hJ_bOEBJQ BOOKS MENTIONEDArboreality by Rebecca Campbellgoodreads.com/book/show/61259096-arboreality Fluff 2 by Ravens Daggergoodreads.com/book/show/62809045-fluff-2 Yours, for Now by Leonor Solizgoodreads.com/book/show/196820350-yours-for-now What is Home, Mum? by Sabba Khangoodreads.com/book/show/60245111-what-is-home-mumWhat’s Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon? by Rachel Ignotofskygoodreads.com/book/show/70915673-what-s-inside-a-caterpillar-cocoon CONTENT WARNINGSArboreality: ecological disaster, injury, illness, fire, displacement, deathFluff 2: all very mild: [violence, gun violence, injury, (temporary) death, anxiety, sexism]Yours, for Now: toxic family relationships, sexism What is Home, Mum?: racism, displacement, Islamophobia, domestic abuseWhat’s Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon?: (none)CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
Review | Arboreality [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-10-13 | Recently I read Arboreality and thought it was just such a stunning cli-fi novella. Let me tell you all about why I loved it so much!BOOKS MENTIONEDArboreality by Rebecca Campbellgoodreads.com/book/show/61259096-arboreality CONTENT WARNINGSArboreality: ecological disaster, injury, illness, fire, displacement, deathCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
Anticipated Releases | 2023 Q4 (Oct, Nov, Dec) [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-10-07 | Here are 10 upcoming releases that I’m looking forward to in Q4 (Oct, Nov, Dec) of 2023!BOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDRussell @InkandPaperBlog MY PREVIOUS BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDSeries Review | The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wellsyoutube.com/watch?v=yxzAtvMRjCM BOOKS MENTIONEDAlebrijes by Donna Barba Higueragoodreads.com/book/show/103512484-alebrijes Lupe Wong Won’t Dance by Donna Barba Higueragoodreads.com/book/show/44318533-lupe-wong-won-t-dance The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higueragoodreads.com/book/show/56817365-the-last-cuentista Roman Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri, Todd Portnowitz (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/125077431-roman-stories The Best of World SF Vol. 3 by Lavie Tidhar (ed.)goodreads.com/book/show/122758087-the-best-of-world-sf-vol-3 The Best of World SF Vol. 1 by Lavie Tidhar (ed.)goodreads.com/book/show/54954651-the-best-of-world-sf-volume-1 The Best of World SF Vol. 2 by Lavie Tidhar (ed.)goodreads.com/book/show/60182639-the-best-of-world-sf Hazardous Spirits by Anbara Salam goodreads.com/book/show/96178189-hazardous-spirits The Privilege of the Happy Ending by Kij Johnsongoodreads.com/book/show/123262440-the-privilege-of-the-happy-ending The Dream-Quest of Vellitt Boe by Kij Johnsongoodreads.com/book/show/29635545-the-dream-quest-of-vellitt-boe The River Bank by Kij Johnsongoodreads.com/book/show/31944834-the-river-bank Secrets We Tell the Sea by Martha Riva Palacio Obón, Lourdes Heuer (Translator) goodreads.com/book/show/65215122-secrets-we-tell-the-sea The Night Parade by Jami Nakamura Lin goodreads.com/book/show/90588968-the-night-parade Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldreegoodreads.com/book/show/65213543-bookshops-bonedust Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldreegoodreads.com/book/show/61242426-legends-lattes The Boy from Clearwater: Book 1 by Yu Pei-Yun, Zhou Jian-Xin (Illustrator), Lin King (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/75593895-the-boy-from-clearwater System Collapse by Martha Wells goodreads.com/book/show/57902784-system-collapse CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Weeks 38 & 39 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-10-02 | I was busy last week, so I’m wrapping up two weeks together. I had a fantastic reread, a useful nonfiction, and a couple of DNFs.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:23 Fluff2:20 Treat Your Own Neck3:44 Pageboy5:38 Hearts on HoldBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDCynthia @bookwhimsy MY PREVIOUS BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDSeries Review | Fluff series by Ravens Daggeryoutube.com/watch?v=s0hJ_bOEBJQ BOOKS MENTIONEDFluff by Ravens Daggergoodreads.com/book/show/61637090-fluff Treat Your Own Neck by Robin McKenziegoodreads.com/book/show/10498615-treat-your-own-neck-5th-ed Pageboy by Elliot Pagegoodreads.com/book/show/60473073-pageboy Hearts on Hold by Charish Reidgoodreads.com/book/show/52051179-hearts-on-holdCONTENT WARNINGSFluff: violence, injury, anxietyTreat Your Own Neck: (none)Pageboy: trauma, sexual abuse, queerphobia, gender essentialism, bullying, harassment, stalkingHearts on Hold: toxic workplace, toxic family relationships, sexismCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
Review | Ma and Me [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-09-23 | I recently read Ma and Me, which is such a fantastic memoir about Putsata Reang’s life and her relationship with her mother. Let me tell you all about why you should pick this up!BOOKS MENTIONEDMa and Me by Putsata Reanggoodreads.com/book/show/58772754-ma-and-me CONTENT WARNINGSMa and Me: war, death, death of a family member, displacement, illness, child abuse, domestic abuse, toxic family relationships, homophobia, trauma, PTSD, suicidal ideationCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Week 37 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-09-20 | This week I finished two excellent memoirs, plus I DNF’d a book.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:15 Ma and Me1:46 Family Style3:59 Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for MurderersBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDCynthia @bookwhimsy BOOKS MENTIONEDMa and Me by Putsata Reanggoodreads.com/book/show/58772754-ma-and-me Family Style by Thien Phamgoodreads.com/book/show/61484899-family-style Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutantogoodreads.com/book/show/61827543-vera-wong-s-unsolicited-advice-for-murderers CONTENT WARNINGSMa and Me: war, death, death of a family member, displacement, illness, child abuse, domestic abuse, toxic family relationships, homophobia, trauma, PTSD, suicidal ideationFamily Style: war, displacement, poverty, racism, illnessVera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers: death, toxic relationshipsCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
Hugos 2023 | Novels [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-09-16 | My husband, Sush, and I read the Hugo novels on the shortlist this year, and here we talk about our thoughts and ranking.MY PREVIOUS BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDHugo Awards Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PL7tcJIT5sKwPWEzM9G6aZqxkDUD0lf9a4 BOOKS MENTIONEDNona the Ninth, by Tamsyn Muir goodreads.com/book/show/58662507-nona-the-ninth Nettle & Bone, by T. Kingfisher goodreads.com/book/show/56179377-nettle-bone The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia goodreads.com/book/show/54829360-the-daughter-of-doctor-moreau The Kaiju Preservation Society, by John Scalzi goodreads.com/book/show/57693406-the-kaiju-preservation-society The Spare Man, by Mary Robinette Kowalgoodreads.com/book/show/55077658-the-spare-man Legends & Lattes, by Travis Baldree goodreads.com/book/show/61242426-legends-lattes CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Week 36 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-09-13 | This week I read a middle grade, plus a romance which caught me up with a favorite author’s back catalog!TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:21 Keep Dancing, Lizzie Chu2:43 He’s Not My BoyfriendBOOKS MENTIONEDKeep Dancing, Lizzie Chu by Maisie Changoodreads.com/book/show/61783772-keep-dancing-lizzie-chu He’s Not My Boyfriend by Jackie Laugoodreads.com/book/show/41973978-he-s-not-my-boyfriend CONTENT WARNINGSKeep Dancing, Lizzie Chu: death of a family member, dementiaHe’s Not My Boyfriend: injury, death of a family member, persecution, toxic relationshipsCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
Revisiting Anticipated Releases | 2022 Q2 (Apr, May, Jun) [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-09-09 | Here I revisit 15 books that were on my anticipated releases list from Q2 (Apr, May, Jun) of 2022 to see what I loved, what I DNF'd, what I've lost interest in, and what I still need to pick up.BOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDCynthia @bookwhimsy BOOKS MENTIONEDHigh Spirits by Camille Gomera-Tavarezgoodreads.com/book/show/57912352-high-spirits A Duet for Home by Karina Yan Glasergoodreads.com/book/show/58312060-a-duet-for-home Woman, Eat Me Whole by Ama Asantewa Diakagoodreads.com/book/show/58079461-woman-eat-me-whole Sanctuary by Andi C. Buchanangoodreads.com/book/show/59684041-sanctuary Forbidden City by Vanessa Huagoodreads.com/book/show/58621983-forbidden-city Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patelgoodreads.com/book/show/57127277-kaikeyi Siren Queen by Nghi Vogoodreads.com/book/show/54102727-siren-queen The One Who Loves You the Most by Medinagoodreads.com/book/show/58739417-the-one-who-loves-you-the-most Breathe and Count Back from Ten by Natalia Sylvestergoodreads.com/book/show/54101798-breathe-and-count-back-from-ten The Women’s House of Detention: A Queer History of a Forgotten Prison by Hugh Ryangoodreads.com/book/show/58951004-the-women-s-house-of-detention We Measure the Earth with Our Bodies by Tsering Yangzom Lamagoodreads.com/book/show/58532200-we-measure-the-earth-with-our-bodies Ma and Me by Putsata Reanggoodreads.com/book/show/58772754-ma-and-me Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstinegoodreads.com/book/show/58587145-woman-of-light The Grief of Stones by Katherine Addisongoodreads.com/book/show/58724898-the-grief-of-stones The Witness for the Dead by Katherine Addisongoodreads.com/book/show/41302953-the-witness-for-the-dead The Dawnhounds by Sascha Stronachgoodreads.com/book/show/59366249-the-dawnhounds CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Week 35 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-09-06 | This week I read a graphic novel, a translated classic, and a contemporary fantasy chapter book.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:16 Squire3:07 A Double Life6:20 The Mystery of the Painted FanBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDAnna Marie @actual-spinster Freddie @SluggishReader BOOKS MENTIONEDSquire by Nadia Shammas, Sara Alfageeh (Illustrator)goodreads.com/book/show/57992923-squire A Double Life by Karolina Pavlova, Barbara Heldt (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/40244413-a-double-life The Mystery of the Painted Fan by Linda Trinh, Clayton Nguyen (Illustrator)goodreads.com/book/show/76625113-the-mystery-of-the-painted-fan CONTENT WARNINGSSquire: imperialism, prejudice & discrimination, war, injury, fire, deathA Double Life: sexismThe Mystery of the Painted Fan: gender essentialism, bullying CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
Hugos 2023 | Novellas [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-09-03 | My husband, Sush, and I read the Hugo novellas on the shortlist this year, and here we talk about our thoughts and ranking.MY PREVIOUS BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDHugo Awards Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PL7tcJIT5sKwPWEzM9G6aZqxkDUD0lf9a4 BOOKS MENTIONEDA Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow goodreads.com/book/show/58724595-a-mirror-mended Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire goodreads.com/book/show/57693537-where-the-drowned-girls-go Ogres by Adrian Tchaikovsky goodreads.com/book/show/58438207-ogres Into the Riverlands by Nghi Vogoodreads.com/book/show/59807976-into-the-riverlands The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vogoodreads.com/book/show/51190882-the-empress-of-salt-and-fortune When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vogoodreads.com/book/show/53265678-when-the-tiger-came-down-the-mountain What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher goodreads.com/book/show/58724626-what-moves-the-dead The Fall of the House of Usher by E.A. Poegoodreads.com/book/show/6234638-the-fall-of-the-house-of-usher Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk goodreads.com/book/show/59807975-even-though-i-knew-the-end CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Week 34 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-08-30 | This week I finished a buddy read, some comfort rereads, and DNF’d a couple of books.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:16 A House with Good Bones4:18 The Nonesuch6:06 Sylvester8:22 The Quiet Gentleman10:34 Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou11:52 Woman of LightBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDCynthia @bookwhimsy Angela @LiteratureScienceAlliance Rachel @Kalanadi BOOKS MENTIONEDA House with Good Bones by T. Kingfishergoodreads.com/book/show/60784409-a-house-with-good-bones The Nonesuch by Georgette Heyergoodreads.com/book/show/6324502-the-nonesuch Sylvester: or the Wicked Uncle by Georgette Heyergoodreads.com/book/show/11056493-sylvester-or-the-wicked-uncle The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyergoodreads.com/book/show/9809791-the-quiet-gentleman Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou by Hitoshi Ashinano, Daniel Komen (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/60510093-yokohama-kaidashi-kikou Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstinegoodreads.com/book/show/58587145-woman-of-light CONTENT WARNINGSA House with Good Bones: toxic family relationships, fat shaming, child abuse, injury, violence, mild body horror, racismThe Nonesuch: sexism, toxic relationshipsSylvester: sexism, child neglect, toxic family relationships, ableismThe Quiet Gentleman: sexism, injury, illness, kidnapping, toxic family relationshipsYokohama Kaidashi Kikou: ecological disasterWoman of Light: illness, injury, death, racist mob violence, sexism, homophobia, racismCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Week 33 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-08-23 | This week I read some fun books! I also have a few DNFs to wrap up.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:15 Ten Planets2:41 The Kaiju Preservation Society5:46 Cotillion8:02 Bitter Medicine9:20 Pearls Awaits the TideBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDAngela @LiteratureScienceAlliance Kristen @KristenelleSFFReader Cynthia @bookwhimsy Becca @ReadBecca Kazen @AlwaysDoing BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDReadBecca | 2023 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize Shortlist reactionyoutube.com/watch?v=Wa1YD-3JKQA Always Doing | Release Day Review | Bitter Medicine by Mia Tsaiyoutube.com/watch?v=5BNBQYa3-s0 MY PREVIOUS BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDDiscussion | Signs Preceding the End of the Worldyoutube.com/watch?v=b-nWexfxHN0 BOOKS MENTIONEDTen Planets by Yuri Herrera, Lisa Dillman (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/60784737-ten-planetsSigns Preceding the End of the World by Yuri Herrera, Lisa Dillman (Translator)goodreads.com/book/show/21535546-signs-preceding-the-end-of-the-world The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzigoodreads.com/book/show/57693406-the-kaiju-preservation-society Cotillion by Georgette Heyergoodreads.com/book/show/6589925-cotillion Bitter Medicine by Mia Tsaigoodreads.com/book/show/61432172-bitter-medicinePearls Awaits the Tide by Stephan Pastisgoodreads.com/book/show/56898966-pearls-awaits-the-tide CONTENT WARNINGSTen Planets: injury, illness, body horror, depression, death, isolation, imprisonment, family separation, worker exploitation, loneliness, torture, genocide, oppression, ecological disasterThe Kaiju Preservation Society: pandemic, injury, violence, deathCotillion: xenophobia, ableism, outdated language/viewsBitter Medicine: (unknown)Pearls Awaits the Tide: (unknown)CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
Review | Drinking from Graveyard Wells [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-08-19 | If you’re looking for some excellent literary SFF short stories, Drinking from Graveyard Wells is such a great collection to pick up! Let me tell you about why I loved it so much.BOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDAngela @LiteratureScienceAlliance Kristen @KristenelleSFFReader BOOKS MENTIONEDDrinking from Graveyard Wells by Yvette Lisa Ndlovugoodreads.com/book/show/60789179-drinking-from-graveyard-wells CONTENT WARNINGSDrinking from Graveyard Wells: violence, injury, death, death of a family member, animal death, mass murder, colonialism, body horror, grief, displacement, worker exploitation, child soldiers, poverty, child sexual abuse, rape, genital mutilation, generational trauma, drowning, gun violence, dictatorship, racism, sexism, alcoholismCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Week 32 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-08-16 | This week I read some pretty sweet books!TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:15 Four Weddings to Fall in Love3:23 The Princess and the Grilled Cheese SandwichBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDBecca @ReadBecca BOOKS MENTIONEDFour Weddings to Fall in Love by Jackie Laugoodreads.com/book/show/175629238-four-weddings-to-fall-in-love The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Munizgoodreads.com/book/show/60656848-the-princess-and-the-grilled-cheese-sandwich CONTENT WARNINGSFour Weddings to Fall in Love: toxic family relationships, anxietyThe Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich: queerphobia, death of a family member, depressionCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
Hugos 2023 | Novelettes [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-08-13 | My husband, Sush, and I read the Hugo novelettes on the shortlist this year, and here we talk about our thoughts and ranking.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:53 The Space-Time Painter1:13 The Difference Between Love and Time2:36 Murder By Pixel5:41 We Built This City9:28 A Dream of Electric Mothers13:30 If You Find Yourself Speaking to God, Address God with the Informal YouMY PREVIOUS BOOKTUBE VIDEOS MENTIONEDHugo Awards Playlistyoutube.com/playlist?list=PL7tcJIT5sKwPWEzM9G6aZqxkDUD0lf9a4 STORIES MENTIONED“The Space-Time Painter” by Hai Ya “The Difference Between Love and Time” by Catherynne M. Valente tor.com/2022/11/23/the-difference-between-love-and-time-catherynne-m-valente “Murder By Pixel: Crime and Responsibility in the Digital Darkness” by S.L. Huang clarkesworldmagazine.com/huang_12_22 “We Built This City” by Marie Vibbert clarkesworldmagazine.com/vibbert_06_22 “A Dream of Electric Mothers” by Wole Talabi tor.com/2023/03/22/a-dream-of-electric-mothers-wole-talabi “If You Find Yourself Speaking to God, Address God with the Informal You” by John Chu uncannymagazine.com/article/if-you-find-yourself-speaking-to-god-address-god-with-the-informal-you CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Week 31 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-08-09 | This week I finished a fantastic buddy read, plus a great sci-fi thriller.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:16 Drinking from Graveyard Wells2:11 The Spare ManBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDKristen @KristenelleSFFReader Angela @LiteratureScienceAlliance Becca @ReadBecca BOOKS MENTIONEDDrinking from Graveyard Wells by Yvette Lisa Ndlovugoodreads.com/book/show/60789179-drinking-from-graveyard-wells The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowalgoodreads.com/book/show/55077658-the-spare-man The Relentless Moon by Mary Robinette Kowalgoodreads.com/book/show/52381417-the-relentless-moon CONTENT WARNINGSDrinking from Graveyard Wells: violence, injury, death, death of a family member, animal death, mass murder, colonialism, body horror, grief, displacement, worker exploitation, child soldiers, poverty, child sexual abuse, rape, genital mutilation, generational trauma, drowning, gun violence, dictatorship, racism, sexism, alcoholismThe Spare Man: injury, trauma, PTSD, murder, police brutality, kidnapping, addiction, sexism, ableismCONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
2023 Reads | Weeks 28-30 [CC] Thats So Poe 2023-08-05 | I’m catching up on my summer reads, this time with weeks 28-30. I’m now all caught up to my current reads!TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro0:15 Strong Female Character2:45 Not Another Family Wedding4:39 What Moves the Dead6:31 Ogres8:32 Even Though I Knew the End10:22 Eat More Plants13:20 Texts from Jane EyreBOOKTUBERS MENTIONEDCynthia @bookwhimsy BOOKS MENTIONEDStrong Female Character by Fern Bradygoodreads.com/book/show/59903149-strong-female-character Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsbygoodreads.com/book/show/46061406-ten-steps-to-nanette Not Another Family Wedding by Jackie Laugoodreads.com/book/show/41188043-not-another-family-weddingWhat Moves the Dead by T. Kingfishergoodreads.com/book/show/58724626-what-moves-the-dead Ogres by Adrian Tchaikovskygoodreads.com/book/show/58438207-ogresChildren of Time by Adrian Tchaikovskygoodreads.com/book/show/25499718-children-of-time Even Though I Knew the End by CL Polkgoodreads.com/book/show/59807975-even-though-i-knew-the-end The Midnight Bargain by CL Polkgoodreads.com/book/show/56650033-the-midnight-bargain Eat More Plants by Desiree Nielsengoodreads.com/book/show/43209938-eat-more-plantsTexts from Jane Eyre by Daniel M Lavery, Amy Landon (Narrator), Zach Villa (Narrator)goodreads.com/book/show/24678737-texts-from-jane-eyre CONTENT WARNINGSStrong Female Character: ableism, child abuse, domestic abuse, suicide attempts, self-harm, sexism, sexual harrassment, drug use, violence, traumaNot Another Family Wedding: postpartum depression, racism, alcoholism, toxic family relationships, child neglect, abortion shamingWhat Moves the Dead: war, trauma, PTSD, injury, illness, death, body horrorOgres: enslavement, violence, injury, war, death, death of a family member, body horror, abuse, rapeEven Though I Knew the End: graphic violence, gun violence, blood magic, loss of bodily autonomy, institutionalization, injury, death, death of a family memberEat More Plants: (none)Texts from Jane Eyre: (none)CONNECT WITH MEGoodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/12431045-that-s-so-poe
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