AARDVARK BOOK CLUB Selections Overview / May 2024 Literary Life 2024-05-01 | In this video, I sill give an overview of the book selections for Aardvark Book Club for May 2024. Aardvark Book Club announces 6 new release books each month from a variety of genres, and you can select up to 3 books per month/per account (an email address required per account). To learn more visit FAQ: aardvarkbookclub.com/faq or email them at info@aardvarkbookclub.com Use the code LITERARYLIFE to get your first book for $4 when you sign up, or just use this link to get that promo price: buy.stripe.com/dR66qA1wz6Wx3HGcMX?prefilled_promo_code=LITERARYLIFEThis month's books froom Aardvark:Evocation by S.T. GibsonGhost Station by S. A. BarnesHappy Medium by Sarah AdlerLovers and Liars by Amanda Eyre WardThe Garden by Clare BeamsYou Know What You Did by K.T. NguyenVisit my Pango Books Store to buy my books: pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Reading The Horror Subgenres: Body Horror, Tech Horror, and Witch Horror Challenge & Reviews Literary Life 2024-10-18 | In this video, we continue the Literary Journey into the subgenres of Horror. I give a spoiler free book review for 3 subgenres and books, and then will announce the next 3 subgenres and books I will be reading as a part of this reading challenge.Want to follow along with this reading challenge on StoryGraph?The Reading Challenge for this Literary Journey: app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/9528552d-9b1c-4b48-a376-47059346884b?redirect=trueHit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
5 Book Reviews (Spoiler Free): Multiple Genres & All New Releases! Literary Life 2024-10-17 | In this video, I will share with you spoiler free reviews of books I read in September and October 2024. They are from a variety of genres. I will give an overview of the books and share what I loved and what I didn't. The book reviews include:Sleep Tight by J. H. Markert (Horror)Stay With MNe by Hanne Orstavik (Literary Fiction, Translated)The Life Impossible by Matt Haig (Magical Realism)The Wedding People by Alison Espach (Contemporary Fiction)Where I End by Sophie White (Horror)Hit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Historical Fiction Subgenres: Alternate History, Hist Fantasy, & War / Reviews & Next 3 Announced! Literary Life 2024-09-07 | In this video, we continue the Literary Journey into the subgenres of Historical Fiction. I give a spoiler free book review for 3 subgenres and books, and then will announce the next 3 subgenres and books I will be reading as a part of this reading challenge.Want to follow along with this reading challenge on StoryGraph?The Reading Challenge for this Literary Journey: app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/12c2a0d8-03a7-480c-8269-62bdbbaed25b?redirect=trueHit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
August Book Reviews (Spoiler Free): 4 Amazing 2024 New Releases! Literary Life 2024-09-04 | In this video, I will share with you spoiler free reviews of some of 4 new release books I read in August 2024. They are from a variety of genres. I will give an overview of the books and share what I loved and what I didn't. The book reviews include:Bear by Julia Phillips (Literary Fiction)Jackpot Summer by Elyssa Friedland (Contemporary Fiction)Like Mother, Like Daughter by Kimberly McCreight (Thriller)The God In The Woods by Liz Moore (Historical Mystery)Hit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Reading The Horror Subgenres: Eco Horror, Gothic Horror, and Haunted Houses/ Challenge & Reviews Literary Life 2024-08-28 | In this video, we continue the Literary Journey into the subgenres of Horror. I give a spoiler free book review for 3 subgenres and books, and then will announce the next 3 subgenres and books I will be reading as a part of this reading challenge.Want to follow along with this reading challenge on StoryGraph?The Reading Challenge for this Literary Journey: app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/9528552d-9b1c-4b48-a376-47059346884b?redirect=trueHit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Reading The Fantasy Subgenres: Crossworld/Portal, Comic, and Epic Fantasy / Reading Challenge Literary Life 2024-08-22 | In this video, we launch our the Literary Journey into the subgenres in Fantasy Fiction! I cover the first 3 subgenres and share the 3 books I will be reading for those subgenres. The Reading Challenge for this Literary Journey: app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/259feeb8-3237-49d6-bffe-99823dd8d1c9Hit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Reading Horror Subgenres: Supernatural, Psychological, & Cursed Movies /Reading Challenge & Reviews Literary Life 2024-08-21 | In this video, we continue the Literary Journey into the subgenres of Horror. I give a spoiler free book review for the first 3 subgenres and books, and then will announche the next 3 subgenres and books I will be reading as a part of this reading challenge.Want to follow along with this reading challenge on StoryGraph?The Reading Challenge for this Literary Journey: app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/9528552d-9b1c-4b48-a376-47059346884b?redirect=trueHit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
July/August Book Reviews (Spoiler Free): Many lesser known amazing books!! Literary Life 2024-08-20 | In this video, I will share with you spoiler free reviews of some of the books I read in July and August (so far) 2024. I will give an overview of the books and share what I loved and what I didn't. The book reviews include:Dreams In Incarceration by Cillian DunneFlat Water by Jeremy BroylesGrief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max PorterHead Fake by Scott GordanLeaving by Roxana RobinsonLittle Rot by Akwaeke EmeziMargo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi ThorpeOld Romantics by Maggie ArmstrongOne Last Waltz by Peter ScholesParadise Rot by Jenny HvalRalph & Murray by Rick GlazeReady Player One by Ernest ClineShmutz by Felicia BerlinerSmothermoss by Alisa AleringThe Driver's Seat by Muriel SparksHit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Book Reviews / Did I predict my ratings? / Womens Prize For Fiction 2024 Shortlist Literary Life 2024-07-29 | When the Women's Prize For Fiction Shortlist was announced, I discovered I had not read one single book. I decided to make this fun (at least for me), and read the first page to predict what I think I will end up rating the books. In this video, I share my spoiler free book reviews and final ratings, and then I look back to see if my actual ratings were even close to my predicted ratings. The books:Brotherless Night by V. V. GaneshananthanEnter Ghost by Isabella HammadRestless Dolly Maunder by Kate GrenvilleRiver East, River West by Aube Rey LescureSoldier Sailor by Claire KilroyThe Wren, The Wren by Anne EnrightVisit my Pango Books Store to buy my books: pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
My 5 Star Reads From 2024 So Far / Best 20 Books Of the Year Literary Life 2024-07-09 | In this video, I will share all of the 5 star books I have read so far in 2024. This list includes fiction and nonfiction; new releases as well as older publications. The books include:Alas, Babylon by Pat FrankAmma by Saraid de SilvaAnd Then She Fell by Alicia ElliottAnnie Bot by Sierra GreerDeath's End (Remebrance Of Earth's Past #3) by Cixin LiuGrief Is For People by Sloane CrosleyHow To Say Babylon by Safiya SinclairKnife: Meditations After An Attempted Murder by Salman RushdieLojman by Ebru OjenOrdinary Human Failings by Megan NolanParable Of The Sower by Octavia E. ButlerRules Of Civility by Amor TowlesThe Bee Sting by Paul MurrayThe Dark Forest (Remembrance Of Earth's Past #2) by Cixin LiuThe Fetishist by Katherine MinThe Hunter (Cal Hooper #2) by Tana FrenchThe Last Murder At The End Of The World by Stuart TurtonThe New Wilderness by Diane CookThe Trading Game: A Confession by Gary StevensonTom Lake by Ann PatchettVisit my Pango Books shop to buy my books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: litlife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Book Sub Unboxing: BOTM, Aardvark, Page One, Grayworlf Press & Republic Of Consciousness Literary Life 2024-07-09 | In this video, I unbox several book subscriptions. Links below to the book clubs, with discount codes for Aardvark and BOTM.Rep of Cons Prize 1:15Page One Books 6:27Graywolf Galley Club: 21:27BOTM: 26:07Aardvark: 29:54For Aardvark: Use the code LITERARYLIFE to get your first book for $4 when you sign up, or just use this link to get that promo price: buy.stripe.com/dR66qA1wz6Wx3HGcMX?prefilled_promo_code=LITERARYLIFEFor BOTM, new sign up discount: mybotm.com/rc30oau9s2k8d7vi For Republic Of Consciousness Prize Book Club: republicofconsciousness.com/2024-books-of-the-monthFor Graywolf Press's Galley Club: graywolfpress.salsalabs.org/galleyclub/index.htmlVisit my Pango Books Store to buy my books: pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: StoryGraph: literarylife221bInstagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
June/July Book Reviews (Spoiler Free): 4 New Releases, Horror & Romance Literary Life 2024-07-05 | In this video, I will share with you spoiler free reviews of some of the books I read in June and July (so far) 2024. I will give an overview of the books and share what I loved and what I didn't. The books are Horror and Romance selections, and all are new releases.The book reviews include:Funny Story by Emily HenryHorror Movie by Paul TremblayThe Paradise Problem by Christina LaurenWe Used To Live Here by Marcus KliewerHit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Literary Journey: Experiencing Poland (Reading Challenge) Literary Life 2024-07-03 | In this video, we launch the Literary Journey: Experincing Poland. We will read 3 books.....2 written by Polish authors and 1 additional book set in Poland. The books do not need to be completed in any particular order. The link to the reading challenge are:app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/2e653aab-ad73-424a-84b8-39446f5bfb25Hit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Reading Historical Fiction Subgenres: Alternate History, Historical Fantasy, & War / Challenge Literary Life 2024-06-26 | In this video, we launch our first Literary Journey into the subgenres in Historical Fiction! I cover the first 3 subgenres and share the 3 books I will be reading for those subgenres. Historical War Fiction: Brotherless Night by V. V. Ganeshananthan, Readalong: app.thestorygraph.com/readalongs/b8315d03-c185-485a-b3e0-f6283d46f732?redirect=trueHistorical Fantasy: Ours by Phillip B. Williams, Readalong: app.thestorygraph.com/readalongs/0f038047-1683-4921-82b3-2341a62d77cd?redirect=trueAlternate History: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead, Readalong: app.thestorygraph.com/readalongs/5fbd93c2-071e-461b-9293-882e97af7f81?redirect=trueThe Reading Challenge for this Literary Journey: app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/12c2a0d8-03a7-480c-8269-62bdbbaed25b?redirect=trueHit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
7 Thriller & Horror Books I Highly Recommend! / A Book For Every Reader Literary Life 2024-06-25 | In this video, I will recommend 7 thriller or horror books that are great recommendations for all readers. I hope you find at least one book to enjoy!The books include:Birdman by Mo HayderBlindness by Jose SaramagoFierce Kingdom by Gin PhillipsThe Blinds by Adam SternberghThe Troop by Nick CutterTouch by Claire NorthWhite Plague by James AbelVisit my Pango Books shop to buy my books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: litlife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Literary Journey: Horror Subgenres, Part 1 (Reading Challenge and Readalongs) Literary Life 2024-06-24 | In this video, we launch the Literary Journey into the subgenres of Horror! I cover the first 3 subgenres and share the 3 books I will be reading for those subgenres. Psychological Horror: We Used To Live Here by Marcus Kliewer, Readalong: app.thestorygraph.com/readalongs/6d68c8ba-5fa4-4260-a0ee-ffce6f413325?redirect=trueCursed Movie/Film: Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay, Readalong: app.thestorygraph.com/readalongs/f0dec1e4-7f58-4d7e-9511-76c8941d7e01?redirect=trueSupernatural Horror: The Ritual by Adam Nevill, Readalong: app.thestorygraph.com/readalongs/c43407e9-626d-4b78-abf9-3be8447d84c9?redirect=trueThe Reading Challenge for this Literary Journey: app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/9528552d-9b1c-4b48-a376-47059346884b?redirect=trueHit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
4 Science Fiction Books I Highly Recommend! / A Book For Every Reader Literary Life 2024-06-23 | In this video, I will recommend 4 science fiction books that are great recommendations for all readers. I hope you find at least one book to enjoy!The books include:The Gone World by Tom SweterlitschThe Long Earth by Terry Pratchett & Stephen BaxterThe Space Between Worlds by Micaiah JohnsonTomorrow and Tomorrow by Tom SweterlitschVisit my Pango Books shop to buy my books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: litlife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
June Book Reviews So Far (Spoiler Free): New Releases, Fiction & Nonfiction Literary Life 2024-06-18 | In this video, I will share with you spoiler free reviews of some of the books I read in June 2024. I will give an overview of the books and share what I loved and what I didn't. The books are both fiction and nonfiction selections. The book reviews include:How To Sell A Haunted House by Grady HendrixKnife: Meditations After An Attempted Murder by Salman RushdieThe Trading Game: A Confession by Gary StevensonYou Are Here by David NichollsHit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Literary Journeys: Readalongs, literary adventures, and more! Literary Life 2024-06-18 | I am announcing the launch of new content for readalongs called Literary Journeys, that are COMPLETELY FREE, and you can join along! In this video, I will cover the main 4 types of literary journeys that I will launch and let you know how you can participate in any or all that interest you!! Literary Journeys will be opportunities for us to read together around a central theme, talk about the books, and hopefully learn and have fun! Each Literary Journey I launch will have it's own launch video so you know exactly what to expect with that literary journey, as well as links to any needed reading challenges or prompts for book discussions. I will use StoryGraph's reading challenges and readalongs as a part of the Literary Journey experience. It is completely free to create and have an account. You can create your account here: thestorygraph.comFollow me there: literarylife221bHit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Book Sub Unboxing: Sub Drama, Aardvark Book Club & Republic Of Consciousness Book Of the Month Literary Life 2024-06-14 | In this video, I unbox my Aardvark Book Club box for June, as well as the May book of the month club selection from my Republic of Consciousness Prize Book Subscription. I will keep you updated on the possible issue with Page1Books Subscription. For Aardvark: Use the code LITERARYLIFE to get your first book for $4 when you sign up, or just use this link to get that promo price: buy.stripe.com/dR66qA1wz6Wx3HGcMX?prefilled_promo_code=LITERARYLIFETo see my video covering all of Aardvark's June selections: youtu.be/hbzROEHnOH0For Republic Of Consciousness Prize Book Club: republicofconsciousness.com/2024-books-of-the-monthFor Boxwalla's Book Club: theboxwalla.com/product/book-subscription-boxVisit my Pango Books Store to buy my books: pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: StoryGraph: literarylife221bInstagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
May Book Reviews Wrap Up (Spoiler Free): New Releases, Fiction, Short Stories, Nonfiction Literary Life 2024-06-03 | In this video, I will share with you spoiler free reviews of the books I read in in May 2024. I will give an overview of the books and share what I loved and what I didn't. The books are nonfiction and across a wide variety of fiction genres: mystery, thriller, historical, contemporary, literary, and scifiThe book reviews include:A Kind Of Madness by Uche OkonkwoFinding Sophie by Imran MahmoodHappy Medium by Sarah AdlerShy by Max PorterSmall Fry by Lisa Brennan-JobsThe Fetishist by Katherine MinThe Garden by Clare BeamsThe Last Murder At The End Of The World by Stuart TurtonThe Ministry Of Time by Kaliene BradleyThe Return Of Ellie Black by Emiko JeanWomen and Children First by Alina GrabowskiYou'd Look Better As A Ghost by Joanna WallaceHit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
BOTM Selections Live + June Spoilers for Aardvark Book Club!! Literary Life 2024-05-30 | In this video, I review all the new BOTM selections and the current spoilers for Aardvark Book Club for June 2024. BOTM club announces 5-7 new release selections and additional add on options each month from a variety of genres, and you can select up to 5 books per month/per account (an email address required per account). This is one of my consistent book subscriptions because of the focus on new releases, occasional early releases, and the fun experience of seeing what they release and getting to choose. Use this link to sign up with BOTM: mybotm.com/rc30oau9s2k8d7vi For Aardvark Book Club: Use the code LITERARYLIFE to get your first book for $4 when you sign up, or just use this link to get that promo price: buy.stripe.com/dR66qA1wz6Wx3HGcMX?prefilled_promo_code=LITERARYLIFEYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
My Reading Plan (TBR) for June / #womensprizefiction Literary Life 2024-05-30 | In this video, I will share with you some of the books I will read in June. June's TBR books are driven by new releases, shortlists for book prizes, a reading challenge, and books that I received from my library. I will also be reading the books I receive in my various book subscriptions, as well as some additional library books once they become available (none of these are covered in this video). As always, I will share book reviews throughout the month as I finish reading them. My TBR books include various genres in fiction, along with translated and international literature. The books in this video:Brotherless Night by V. V. GaneshananthanEnter Ghost by Isabella HammadHow To Sell A Haunted House by Grady HendrixKnife by Salman RushdiePraiseworthy by Alexis WrightReady Player One by Erenest ClineRestless Dolly Maunder by Kate GrenvilleRiver East, River West by Aube Rey LescureSolar Bones by Mike McCormackSoldier Sailor by Claire KilroySpitting Gold by Carmella LowkisTell Me I'm Worthless by Alison RumfittThe Trading Game by Gary StevvensonThe Wren, The Wren by Anne EnrightMy overview video and predictions for my ratings for the Women's Shortlist for Fiction: youtu.be/5jYEX9XotAwRead your TBR reading challenge video: youtu.be/u52qIPOz_y8Booktubers I mentioned in this video:@CriminOllyBlog @GunpowderFictionPlot @ChantelReadsAllDay Hit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. My book reviews & recommendations are spoiler free. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
10 Book Club Recommendations / Books on self discovery, loss, grief, identity, love for book clubs Literary Life 2024-05-29 | In this video, I will recommend 10 books that are great choices for a book club that likes to discuss human challenges such as grief, loss, identity, love, and many more very human themes. I hope you find at least one book to share with your book club!The books include:Amy and Isabelle by Elizabeth StroutDivide Me By Zero by Lara VapnyarElmet by Fiona MozleySeparation Anxiety by Laura ZigmanThe Breaking Of A Wave by Fabio GenovesiThe Museum Of Modern Love by Heather RoseThe Phone Box At The Edge Of The World by Laura Imai MessinaThe Secret Lives Of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola ShoneyinThis Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan TropperWhat Are You Going Through by Sigrid NunezSome other great books are mentioned in my recent review video:youtu.be/FaF5q_dUSq8Visit my Pango Books shop to buy my books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: litlife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
My reviews & hopeful winner for the International Booker Prize Shortlist / Reaction to the Winner Literary Life 2024-05-22 | In this video, I will share with you my book reviews for the 6 books announced as the Shortlist for the 2024 International Booker Prize and my reaction to the actual winner. Hit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. My book reviews & recommendations are spoiler free. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Another book subscription to support an indie book publisher / Graywolf Press Galley Club Literary Life 2024-05-17 | In this video, I will introduce you to a great way to support a local, independent press....Graywolf Galley Club! With this club, you can be among the first to read hot new releases, months before their publication date! Your membership donation supports the printing and distribution of their galleys to national opinion leaders and tastemakers (aka marketers or influencers), which in turn supports successful book launches for our authors. Receive fun member swag and six pre-publication titles throughout the year—new works of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction specially selected by the Graywolf team—for $15/month or $180 ($120/year is tax-deductible).Learn more and join here: graywolfpress.salsalabs.org/galleyclub/index.htmlVisit my Pango Books Store to buy my books: pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Aardvark Book Club May Unboxing + early June Spoilers!! Literary Life 2024-05-16 | In this video, I unbox the Aardvark Book Club box. Aardvark Book Club announces 6 new release books each month from a variety of genres, and you can select up to 3 books per month/per account (an email address required per account). To learn more visit FAQ: aardvarkbookclub.com/faq or email them at info@aardvarkbookclub.com Use the code LITERARYLIFE to get your first book for $4 when you sign up, or just use this link to get that promo price: buy.stripe.com/dR66qA1wz6Wx3HGcMX?prefilled_promo_code=LITERARYLIFEYou can see my overview of all the May selections here: youtu.be/xtMvpaKkDHkVisit my Pango Books Store to buy my books: pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
10 Historical Fiction Books I Highly Recommend! / A Book For Every Reader Literary Life 2024-05-15 | In this video, I will recommend 10 historical fiction books that cover a wide variety of times and countries, and are great recommendations for all readers. I hope you find at least one book to experience history through!Visit my Pango Books shop to buy my books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife The books include:All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony DoerrCarter Beats The Devil by Glen David GoldCity Of Thieves by David BenioffFifty Words For Rain by Asha LemmieFreeman by Leonard Pitts, Jr.Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk by Kathleen RooneyStern Men by Elizabeth GilbertThe Indigo Girl by Natasha BoydThe Seven Or Eight Deaths Of Stella FortunaThe Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer RosnerYou can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: litlife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
10 Page-Turners You Can Read In One Day / Great Books for All Readers (Including Non Readers) Literary Life 2024-05-06 | In this video, I will recommend 10 addictive books that you won't want to put down, and are great recommendations for all readers, including non-readers or struggling readers. These are all fast-paced, action packed reads that I absolutely loved. There are book recommendation from multiple genres including nonfiction and fiction. I hope you find at least one book to help you overcome a reading slump!Visit my Pango Books shop to buy my books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: litlife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
April Book Reviews (Part 3): New Releases & Prize Nominees / Spoiler Free Literary Life 2024-05-05 | In this video, I will share with you spoiler free reviews of the books I read in the last part of April 2024. I will give an overview of the books and share what I loved and what I didn't. The books are nonfiction and across a wide variety of fiction genres: mystery, thriller, historical, contemporary, literary, and speculative fiction. The book reviews include:Amma by Saraid de Silva 33:07How To Say Babylon by Safiya Sinclair 36:35How To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin 5:07James by Percival Everett 20:08Rules Of Civility by Amor Towles 27:04Table For Two by Amor Towles 29:39The Blue, Beautiful World by Karen Lord 7:49The Female Of The Species by Mindy McGinnis 15:48The Wives by Simone Gorrindo 24:04Traces Of Enayat by Iman Mersal 10:50Until August by Gabriela Garcia Marquez 1:13Hit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB / Unboxing my selections / May 2024 Literary Life 2024-05-04 | In this video, I share the books I selected from the BOTM club books for May. BOTM club announces 5-7 new release selections and additional add on options each month from a variety of genres, and you can select up to 5 books per month/per account (an email address required per account). This is one of my consistent book subscriptions because of the focus on new releases, occasional early releases, and the fun experience of seeing what they release and getting to choose. My video with all the great choices: BOTM Selections Live (Quick overview) Incredible choices, so many genres / May 2024youtu.be/BZHS5KIRgWYUse this link to sign up! mybotm.com/rc30oau9s2k8d7vi You can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Book Of The Month Subscription Unboxing / From The Republic Of Consciounsess Prize / April 2024 Literary Life 2024-05-02 | In this video, I will share with you the book I received for theApril 2024 book of the month selection from the Republic of Consciouness Prize. This book of the month club is for the Republic of Consciousness Prize in UK and Ireland. The Republic of Consciousness Prize supports, promotes and celebrates independent and small presses in the UK and Ireland. Over seven years, the prize has awarded over £100,000 to publishers and authors. The Republic of Consciousness comittee runs a monthly Book of the Month subscription to raise funds for the prize, with books generously donated by a different small press every month. It’s a truly eclectic, high-quality list, and a great taste of what the small press scene is producing. Learn more and join here: republicofconsciousness.com/2024-books-of-the-monthThe book:Old Romantics by Maggie ArmstrongPublished and donated by Tramp PressVisit my Pango Books Store to buy my books: pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
BOTM Selections Live (Quick overview) Incredible choices, so many genres / May 2024 Literary Life 2024-04-30 | In this video, I review all the new BOTM selections for May 2024. BOTM club announces 5-7 new release selections and additional add on options each month from a variety of genres, and you can select up to 5 books per month/per account (an email address required per account). This is one of my consistent book subscriptions because of the focus on new releases, occasional early releases, and the fun experience of seeing what they release and getting to choose. Use this link to sign up! mybotm.com/rc30oau9s2k8d7vi You can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
5 Thriller / Horror Book Recommendations for Struggling Or Non-Readers Literary Life 2024-04-29 | In this video, I will recommend 5 great thriller or horror books for non-readers or struggling readers. These are all fast-paced, action packed reads that I absolutely loved. I hope you find at least one book to help you overcome a reading slump!The Books:Baby Teeth by Zoje StageBleed by Ed KurtzPines by Blake Crouch (Wayward Pines Trilogy #1)The Fourth Monkey by J.D. Barker (4MK Thriller #1)The Shuddering by Ania AhlbornVisit my Pango Books shop to buy my books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: litlife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
My Reading Plan (TBR) for May / #internationalbookerprize #womensprizefiction #graywolfmay Literary Life 2024-04-28 | In this video, I will share with you some of the books I will read in May. May's TBR books are driven by shortlists for book prizes, a reading challenge, and books published by Graywolf Press to celebrate their 50 year anniversary. I will also be reading the books I receive in my various book subscriptions, as well as some library books once they become available (none of these are covered in this video). As always, I will share book reviews throughout the month as I finish reading them. May TBR books include various genres in fiction, along with translated and international literature. The books in this video:All That Man IsBrotherless NightCrooked PlowEnter GhostKairosLife Is EverywhereMy Heavenly FavoriteRestless Dolly MaunderRiver East, River WestShy: A NovelSmall FrySoldier SailorThe BoxThe DetailsThe Wren, The WrenWild Swims: StoriesThe Women's Prize For Fiction Shortlist Video: youtu.be/5jYEX9XotAwLearn more about #graywolfmay : youtu.be/HDNmqt5Ti1g?si=rU8g8-gQRGQrqzQlRead your TBR reading challenge video: youtu.be/u52qIPOz_y8Hit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. My book reviews & recommendations are spoiler free. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Game Time / Womens Prize For Fiction 2024 Shortlist / Trying to predict my rating Literary Life 2024-04-27 | When the Women's Prize For Fiction Shortlist was announced, I discovered I had not read one single book. I decided to make this video fun (at least for me), and read the first page to predict what I think I will end up rating this book when I read it in May. I will share a video later in May with my reviews and official ratings, to see if I am even close. (Essentially, should I ever try to read the first page before buying a book??) The winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction will be announced June 12. The books:Brotherless Night by V. V. GaneshananthanEnter Ghost by Isabella HammadRestless Dolly Maunder by Kate GrenvilleRiver East, River West by Aube Rey LescureSoldier Sailor by Claire KilroyThe Wren, The Wren by Anne EnrightVisit my Pango Books Store to buy my books: pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
The Most Uncomfortable, Bizarre & Brilliant Book I Cannot Stop Thinking About (Review Spoiler Free) Literary Life 2024-04-19 | After finishing this book, I was so blown away by my reaction. It was bizarre, I thought it was ridiculous, I felt uncomfortable, and then I couldn't stop thinking about the book. Then, I realized its brilliance and new I had to do a video to tell you all about this book, Lojman, by Ebru Ojen. This is not a book I would recommend to everyone, but it is one that I highly recommend for the right readers. I will explain more in the video. Visit my Pango Books shop to buy my books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: litlife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
A Subtly Dark & Eerie Book / Winner For The Republic Of Consciounsess Prize (UK/Ireland) Literary Life 2024-04-17 | In this video, I will share with you which of the 5 books that made the shortlist for The Republic of Consciouness Prize UK and Ireland won the prize! #bookawards #republicofconsciousnessprizeThe Republic of Consciousness Prize supports, promotes and celebrates independent and small presses in the UK and Ireland. Over seven years, the prize has awarded over £100,000 to publishers and authors. Learn more here: republicofconsciousness.comThe books:Avenues by Train by Farai MuydzingwaCassava Republic Press: https://cassavarepublic.biz/Of Cattle & Men by Ana Paula MaiaCharco Press: charcopress.comOut Of Earth by Sheyla SmaniotoBoiler House Press: https://www.boilerhouse.press/The End Of August by Yu MiriTilted Axis Press (Note: my edition is from a US publisher): tiltedaxispress.comThe Zekameron by Maxim ZnakScotland Street Press: scotlandstreetpress.comVisit my Pango Books Store to buy my books: pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Quarter Year Crisis Book Tag (aka should I be freaking out?! momentary reflection) #booktag Literary Life 2024-04-17 | In this video, we will participate in the Quarter Year Crisis Book Tag and reflect on how we are doing in our reading goals for this first quarter of 2024! #booktag #quarteryearcrisis #booktags #bookvlog #bookvlogger This tag was created by @RoisinsReading Questions for this book tag:How many books have you read so far?Have you already found a book you think might be a 2022 favourite? If not what was your favourite book you read that wasn't quite five star?Any 1 star books / least favourite book of the year? Most read genre so far?A book that surprised you? Book that's come out in 2024 already that you want to read but haven't yet?One goal you made that you're succeeding atOne goal you made you need to focus on New to you Booktubers for 2024 you recommend? @GunpowderFictionPlot @SavidgeReads @eyesonindie @EricKarlAnderson @CriminOllyBlog @SupposedlyFun @benreadsgood Hit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. My book reviews & recommendations are spoiler free. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Thoughts On The Shortlist & Hopeful Winner For The Republic Of Consciounsess Prize (UK/Ireland) Literary Life 2024-04-16 | In this video, I will share with you my thoughts on reading the 5 books that made the shortlist for The Republic of Consciouness Prize UK and Ireland, and the book I hope wins tomorrow when the winner is announced. The Republic of Consciousness Prize supports, promotes and celebrates independent and small presses in the UK and Ireland. Over seven years, the prize has awarded over £100,000 to publishers and authors. Learn more here: republicofconsciousness.comThe books:Avenues by Train by Farai MuydzingwaCassava Republic Press: https://cassavarepublic.biz/Of Cattle & Men by Ana Paula MaiaCharco Press: charcopress.comOut Of Earth by Sheyla SmaniotoBoiler House Press: https://www.boilerhouse.press/The End Of August by Yu MiriTilted Axis Press (Note: my edition is from a US publisher): tiltedaxispress.comThe Zekameron by Maxim ZnakScotland Street Press: scotlandstreetpress.comVisit my Pango Books Store to buy my books: pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Quick Reading Update & Some April Book Reviews (One of Last Years Top Books & 2024 Prize Nominees) Literary Life 2024-04-15 | In this video, I will share with you a recap of my reading weekend, sp,e spoiler free reviews of the books I read, and what to expect over the next 48 hours with the winner soon to be announced for the Republic of Consciousness Prize. #bookreview #booktube The book reviews include:Avenues by Train by Farai Muydzingwa 13:51Out Of Earth by Sheyla Smanioto 3:49The Bee Sting by Paul Murray 18:59The Zekameron by Maxim Znak 8:34Hit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Life, Deweys Readathon, and Weekend Reading Plans / Friday Vlog Literary Life 2024-04-12 | In this video, I will share with you my reading plans for the weekend, the Dewey's 24 hour readathon, and give you an update on what is happening in my life (and why I will be here more for awhile.....). My reading plan includes fiction and nonfiction, translated works, and covers multiple countries (Ireland, Korea, Jamaica, and Turkey). Quite an exciting weekend for books!Hit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. My book reviews & recommendations are spoiler free. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsThe Books Mentioned: How To Say Babylon by Safiya SinclairLojman by Ebru OjenThe Bee Sting by Paul MurrayThe End Of August by Yu MiriFind out more about the Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon: deweysreadathon.wordpress.com/aboutFollow the Dewey's 24 Hour Readathon on Goodreads: goodreads.com/group/show/133888-dewey-s-24-hour-read-a-thonCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
April Book Reviews (Part 1): New Releases & Prize Nominees / Spoiler Free Literary Life 2024-04-11 | In this video, I will share with you spoiler free reviews of the books I read in April 2024. I will give an overview of the books and share what I loved and what I didn't. The books are across a wide variety of fiction genres: mystery, thriller, historical, contemporary, literary, and speculative fiction. The book reviews include:8 Lives Of A Century Old Trickster by Mirinae Lee: 37:05And Then She Fell by Alicia Elliott: 45:28At Dusk by Hwang Sok-Yong 11:54Diavola by Jennifer Thorne: 35:01Mater 2-10 by Hwang Sok-Yong 22:51Of Cattle And Men by Ana Paula Maia: 29:46Ordinary Human Failings by Megan Nolan: 42:08Simpatia by Blanco Calderon 1:30Sleeping Giants by Rene Denfeld: 16:28White Nights by Urszula Honek 6:16My review video for Diavola: youtu.be/yb08FlUsIdkHit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
AARDVARK BOOK CLUB UNBOXING / April 2024 (all the selections + what I chose!) Literary Life 2024-04-10 | In this video, I unbox the Aardvark Book Club box. Aardvark Book Club announces 6 new release books each month from a variety of genres, and you can select up to 3 books per month/per account (an email address required per account). To learn more visit FAQ: aardvarkbookclub.com/faq or email them at info@aardvarkbookclub.com Use the code LITERARYLIFE to get your first book for $4 when you sign up, or just use this link to get that promo price: buy.stripe.com/dR66qA1wz6Wx3HGcMX?prefilled_promo_code=LITERARYLIFEThis month's books froom Aardvark:A Sweet Sting Of Salt by Rose SutherlandDiavola by Jennifer ThorneExpiration Dates by Rebecca SerleHow To Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen PerrinJames by Percival EverettThe Rule Book by Sarah AdamsVisit my Pango Books Store to buy my books: pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
2024 Shortlist Announced! / International Booker Prize Shortlist Reaction / More Books To Read Literary Life 2024-04-09 | In this video, I will share with you the 6 books announced as the Shortlist for the 2024 International Booker Prize and my reaction to the shortlist. It features work from six countries, translated from six languages. If you want to join me in reading the shortlist, I have a reading challenge on StoryGraph: app.thestorygraph.com/reading_challenges/d9fd016b-59e9-4e53-b438-9a5158f8edf5Hit subscribe if you are a book lover! I do book unboxings, general bookish content, & book reviews. My book reviews & recommendations are spoiler free. Visit my Pango Books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsCheck out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife Follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB UNBOXING / April 2024 (all the selections + what I chose!) Literary Life 2024-04-08 | In this video, I review all the new BOTM selections and unbox my BOTM choices. BOTM club announces 5-7 new release selections and additional add on options each month from a variety of genres, and you can select up to 5 books per month/per account (an email address required per account). This is one of my consistent book subscriptions because of the focus on new releases, occasional early releases, and the fun experience of seeing what they release and getting to choose. Use this link to sign up! mybotm.com/rc30oau9s2k8d7vi You can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Unboxing My New Book Club Subscription / Small Press Transit Books / April 2024 Book Literary Life 2024-04-07 | In this video, I will share with you the book I received for the April 2024 book club selection. This monthly book club subscription is from a small press called Transit Books. Transit Books is a nonprofit publisher of international and American literature, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 2015, Transit Books is committed to the discovery and promotion of enduring works that carry readers across borders and communities.Transit Books publishes a carefully curated list of award-winning literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, essay, and literature for children. Transit authors have received the Nobel Prize in Literature, a National Book Critics Circle Award, and the PEN Translation Prize, and have been finalists for the National Book Award, the International Booker Prize, the National Translation Award, and more.Learn more and join here: transitbooks.org/subscriptionsThe book:Traces Of Enayat by Iman MersalVisit my Pango Books Store to buy my books: pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Book Of The Month Subscription Unboxing / From The Republic Of Consciounsess Prize / March 2024 Literary Life 2024-04-06 | In this video, I will share with you the book I received for the March 2024 book of the month selection from the Republic of Consciouness Prize. This book of the month club is for the Republic of Consciousness Prize in UK and Ireland. The Republic of Consciousness Prize supports, promotes and celebrates independent and small presses in the UK and Ireland. Over seven years, the prize has awarded over £100,000 to publishers and authors. The Republic of Consciousness comittee runs a monthly Book of the Month subscription to raise funds for the prize, with books generously donated by a different small press every month. It’s a truly eclectic, high-quality list, and a great taste of what the small press scene is producing. Learn more and join here: republicofconsciousness.com/2024-books-of-the-monthThe book:Amma by Saraid de SilvaPublished and donated by Weatherglass BooksVisit my Pango Books Store to buy my books: pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
Horror / Family Drama, Supernatural Suspense, and Psychological Depth / A Literary Horror Review Literary Life 2024-04-05 | In this video, I will share a spoiler free book review of the literary horror novel Diavola by Jennifer Thorne. This review video will include an overview of the book, the characters, the plot, the writing style, and my reaction to reading the story. Diavola is a captivating book that delves into the lives of the Fontana family as they navigate the complexities of their relationships while confronting the dark mysteries of their haunted vacation home. Visit my Pango Books shop to buy my books! pangobooks.com/bookstore/literary-life-readsYou can check out all of my other book recommendations: bookshop.org/shop/literarylife You can follow me on: Instagram: @literarylifereads Goodreads: goodreads.com/literarylifereadsStoryGraph: literarylife221bContact me at: literarylife221b@gmail.com
