Weekend Reading VlogSchool of Holly2022-09-22 | A weekend away and 3 books read. - Portrait of an unknown lady by Maria Gainza - Sealed by Naomi Booth - Tokyo Ueno Station by Yu Miri
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I include my stats, whether I'm meeting my goals, my favourite reads and then look at my priority reads for the next 3 months.
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You can also find me on my art and photography YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyTBR Spin July | And review of These Dividing Walls and The First Time Lauren Pailing DiedSchool of Holly2023-07-24 | Choosing my July read with the TBR Spin prompt "book published in the decade your crush was born" which saw me swapping Luster by Raven Leilani for The Name of The Rose by Umberto Eco.
I also give my thoughts on The First Time Lauren Pailing Died by Alyson Rudd and These Dividing Walls by Fran Cooper
I love joining in with these little games around my reading. This is a TBR game being run by @TheBookBully and @FreshlyReadBooks
You can also find me on my Art/Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: @AnalogueHollyRomance Genre Exploration | 7 Book ReviewsSchool of Holly2023-07-04 | I've been exploring fantasy books for a few episodes now, today I'm announcing my intention to explore other genres and categories of books in order to understand my own preferences and also to take a closer look at my book biases!
Today I am reading and reviewing: - Seven Days In June by Tia Williams - Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola - The Roommate by Rosie Dana - Hold Me by Courtney Milan - Nanny For The Neighbours by Lily Gold - Faking with Benefits by Lily Gold - You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
I like to learn about my reading tastes both from books I like and books that I don't, so even though we have a couple of duds, I've still learnt more about my preferences.
If you are interested, I also have an art and photography channel @AnalogueHolly :)
You can purchase art prints from my shop: www.analogueholly.comTBR Spin June | And review of You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke EmeziSchool of Holly2023-06-12 | Choosing my June read with the TBR Spin prompts "swap your oldest book for the newest book on your shelf" which saw me swapping These Dividing Walls by Fran Cooper for The Voids by Ryan O'Connell. The second prompt was to "pick a book with 5 or more words in the title" which brought me to The First Time Lauren Pailing Died by Alyson Rudd.
I also give my thoughts on You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi..
I love joining in with these little games around my reading. This is a TBR game being run by @TheBookBully and @FreshlyReadBooks
You can also find me on my Art/Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: @AnalogueHollyExploring The Fantasy and Sci-Fi Genres | Episode 4School of Holly2023-06-05 | I've been exploring fantasy books for a few episodes now, today I'm adding in sci-fi as well because these are both genres I've not read a lot of and it feels fitting to build my awareness of them together.
Today I am talking about the last 4 books I've read in these genres: - The Lord of Steriel by AJ Lancaster - Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky - The Magpie Lord by KJ Charles - The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L Jensen
I like to learn about my reading tastes both from books I like and books that I don't, so even though we have a couple of duds, I've still learnt more about my preferences.
If you are interested, I also have an art and photography channel @AnalogueHolly :)TBR Spin May | And review of Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt VonnegutSchool of Holly2023-05-26 | Choosing my May read with the TBR Spin prompt "even number of pages" which brought me to You Made A Fool Of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi.
I also give my thoughts on Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut.
I love joining in with these little games around my reading. This is my TBR Spin 2023 stack. This is a TBR game being run by @TheBookBully and @FreshlyReadBooks
You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyTBR Spin April | And review of The Tenth Muse by Catherine ChungSchool of Holly2023-04-24 | Choosing my April read with the TBR Spin prompt "author you've read before" and a second option with @KDbooks prompt. I've got two options: - Strangers on a train by Patricia Highsmith - Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
I also give my thoughts on The Tenth Muse by Catherine Chung.
I love joining in with these little games around my reading. This is my TBR Spin 2023 stack. This is a TBR game being run by @TheBookBully and @FreshlyReadBooks
You can also purchase my darkroom prints and mystery book boxes: www.analogueholly.com
You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyQ1 Reading Wrap Up | Stats, Goal Check-In, Favourites, Future ReadsSchool of Holly2023-04-17 | My Quarter 1 reading wrap - talking about the books I read and DNFed in January, February and March 2023.
I include my stats, whether I'm meeting my goals, my favourite reads and then look at my priority reads for the next 3 months.
You can also purchase my darkroom prints and mystery book boxes: www.analogueholly.com
You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollypart 8 of this little series of quick reviews of the books Ive read. P.S Im on holiday ATM 😎😊School of Holly2023-04-06 | ...I capture the castle by Dodie Smith | My First Close ReadingSchool of Holly2023-03-29 | This has been a labour of love - slowing myself right down to read the book slowly and then having to spend forever editing all the footage hahaha.
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You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollypart 7 of the last 5 books I read 😊School of Holly2023-03-25 | ...last 5 books I read 🤩School of Holly2023-03-22 | ...Unhauling a Book for Every One I Haul!School of Holly2023-03-20 | Attempting to keep my shelves in check by unhauling a book for every book I haul.
I've still ended up with a larger TBR than I started with but this still feels good!
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You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyTBR Spin March | And review of Ex-Libris by Ross KingSchool of Holly2023-03-13 | Choosing my March read with the TBR Spin prompt "favourite book cover" and winding up with The Tenth Muse by Catherine Chung.
I also give my thoughts on Ex-Libris by Ross King.
I love joining in with these little games around my reading. This is my TBR Spin 2023 stack. This is a TBR game being run by @TheBookBully and @FreshlyReadBooks
You can also purchase my darkroom prints and mystery book boxes: www.analogueholly.com
You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyReading all 3 Naomi Booth Novels | Reading VlogSchool of Holly2023-03-06 | Naomi Booth is my new favourite author - her writing is incredible!
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You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyProject TBR Zero Update | Chatting about DNFing, goals, and owning unread books 📚School of Holly2023-02-27 | 6 months in, how am I getting on with my project TBR zero challenge? Not well actually hahaha.
I have had some philosophical musings about where I actually want to end up, how comfortable I am with DNFing and culling unread books and so here I am chatting about those things.
In this video I mention Jim from @TheBookBully and specifically this video - youtube.com/watch?v=e8Xk-NZmnpc&t=2s And of course Mercedes from @MercysBookishMusings who has inspired so many of us to whittle down our TBRs 😂
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You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollywhat Ive read lately 📚😁👍School of Holly2023-02-26 | ...All Dogs Are Blue by Rodrigo De Souza Lead | Book ReviewSchool of Holly2023-02-20 | Is this my first ever stand alone book review? It's on All Dogs Are Blue by Rodrigo De Souza Leao. Published by the Indie Publishers, And Other Stories and translated by Zoe Perry and Stefan Tobler.
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You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollylast 5 books I finished 📚 and yes I will be doing this all year hahaSchool of Holly2023-02-16 | ...Reading More Black Literature | Black History Month UpdateSchool of Holly2023-02-13 | Since Black History Month in the UK I have been consciously ensuring that I am reading diversely. My goal is to include at least 1 black author/POC author each month.
As it is now BHM in the US I thought I would check in on how I am doing with the books I've read so far. Plus I have a little book haul at the end with a couple of new additions to my shelves.
Books read and talked about: - Passing by Nella Larson - Bessie Smith by Jackie Kay - Nightcrawling by Leila Mottley - The Dancing Face by Mike Philips
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You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollylast 5 books I finished. 👍School of Holly2023-02-08 | ...TBR Spin Feb Pick | Review of How To Be Both by Ali Smith plus second bookSchool of Holly2023-02-06 | Choosing my February read with the TBR Spin prompt "lowest rated on story graph or Goodreads" and winding up with Ex-Libris by Ross King.
I also give my thoughts on How To Be Both by Ali Smith and You Have To Make Your Own Fun Around Here by Frances Macken.
I love joining in with these little games around my reading. This is my TBR Spin 2023 stack. This is a TBR game being run by @TheBookBully and @FreshlyReadBooks
You can also purchase my darkroom prints and mystery book boxes: www.analogueholly.com
You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyLast five books I readSchool of Holly2023-01-31 | ...What did I just read ?! | Learning About Reading Tastes From Popular Fantasy RomanceSchool of Holly2023-01-30 | Going very in depth in my review and exploration of two fantasy romance books. Specifically books containing a plot line centering an "avenge your sister" theme. They also both follow somewhat of an enemies to lovers trope.
The books being discussed are: - A Court of thorns and roses by Sarah J Maas - A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Maas - A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas - Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Manniscalco - Kingdom of the Cursed by Kerri Manniscalco - Kingdom of the Feared by Kerri Manniscalco - A touch of darkness by Scarlett St Clair - A Touch of Ruin by Scarlett St Clair - A Touch of Malice by Scarlett St Clair - A Game of Fate by Scarlett St Clair - A Game of Retribution by Scarlett St Clair - A Touch of Iron and Gold by
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You can also purchase my darkroom prints and mystery book boxes: www.analogueholly.com
You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHolly@KDbooks has no qualms about chucking books about... I hope he tidies up after himselfSchool of Holly2023-01-20 | ...inspired by @KDbooks and his editing process short....School of Holly2023-01-17 | inspired by @KDbooks and his editing process short. I literally, LITERALLY, cried when I saw my dear in headlights reaction to my husband entering the room 😂going to be joining in with #tbrspin2023 and here is the book thats come out for Jan 🙂School of Holly2023-01-17 | thanks @TheBookBully and @FreshlyReadBooks for organising 😁23 books for 2023 | TBRSchool of Holly2023-01-16 | I love joining in with these little games around my reading. Let's see if I read these by the end of the year :)
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It may be a quick video but I have really learnt something about each of these authors :)
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You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyReading goals for 2023 | Project TBR Zero UpdateSchool of Holly2023-01-09 | My 5 reading goals for 2023 and an update on my project TBR zero project (inspired by @MercysBookishMusings )
Poetry, Short Stories, Translated Fiction and starting to reread :)
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You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyFavourite books of 2022 | Including Non-fiction, Short Stories, Classics and TranslatedSchool of Holly2023-01-01 | A bumper video of my favourites books of 2022. I read about 165 books this year (too many) so it took a lot to whittle it down to the roughly 35 books mentioned here but I've split it out into different categories.
In this video I mention a short story collection by Jen Campbell who also has a YouTube Channel - @jenvcampbell
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You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyDecember Book Haul | And being very chatty about it!School of Holly2022-12-30 | All the books I've received over the past couple of month including: - Some very special gifts - Charity shop purchases - The PLEC secret Santa (@KDbooks ) - Christmas gifts
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You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyCRAZY LIBRARY UPDATE - How Im doing with that 19 book library haul...School of Holly2022-11-04 | I've read some, I've DNFed some, I've had to return one unread AND MORE BOOKS HAVE COME IN!
You can also purchase my darkroom prints and mystery book boxes: www.analogueholly.com
You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyA Chaotic Black History Month Video | Taking a look at whats on my shelvesSchool of Holly2022-10-21 | Reading books from black authors is something we should be doing all year round and not just in October (or February in the US) but I wanted to take this opportunity to take stock of the books that I've read and those that I have on my TBR and to make sure that my channel reflects the importance that I place on diversity and equality in all areas.
My channel is absolutely not large enough to be detracting from other creators but needless to say that if you are looking for book recommendations in this area then you should be checking out black creators rather than another white reader. I have a fair few black creators on my subscription list but bizarrely only one British one making BHM content this month so please do check out @heroinescorner and her fantastic readathon this month: - youtube.com/watch?v=yE0bak7Cn-A
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You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyNotes on the Broadcasting of the Queens Funeral | A thoroughly interesting lecture 🤓School of Holly2022-10-17 | Having just started Uni I found one of my first lectures so interesting that I just had to do a little more digging and create a video out of it.
Thank you to Tom Philips at UEA for creating the lecture and also for the permission to post this video.
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You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyFrankissstein Reading Vlog | I Am In Awe Of Jeanette WintersonSchool of Holly2022-09-16 | I've read 2 Jeanette Winterson books and I'm absolutely fascinated by her work. Will Frankissstein live up to the other two? Yes, yes it will!
This is also another Booker backlist book ticked off!
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You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyAugust Wrap Up and September Reading Plans - Plus a Mini Book HaulSchool of Holly2022-09-05 | An august reading wrap up and looking at some of my plans for September and the following months.
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You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyUnhaul Challenge | TBR Zero Project| Try a Chapter | Mini Bookshelf TourSchool of Holly2022-09-02 | Can I be ruthless and cull some of my TBR?
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You can also find me on Instagram: instagram.com/school.ofholly And on my Photography/Darkroom YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/AnalogueHollyCase Study Reading Vlog | Booker Prize 2022School of Holly2022-08-30 | Sharing my reading experience of Case Study by Graeme McRae Burnet, some book recommendations for those who have liked this and my thoughts one whether it will be shortlisted or not.