Ghost Reader
February TBR: The African American Experience
updated
This is my first TBR of the year. I got books to review and also books I'm reading for fun. You guys have the potential to get 4 book reviews this month...if I can read them all lol
Books Mentioned
The Best African Speculative Fiction 2021
The New Deal for Cancer
The Cryptopians
Vulkan Lives
Unremembered Empire
Crime and Punishment
The Way of Kings
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
Recently, the graphic novel Maus was removed from a school curriculum for 8th graders in McMinn County, TN. This video is my thoughts on the school board's action.
Maus
barnesandnoble.com/w/complete-maus-art-spiegelman/1103275791
Sources:
cnbc.com/2022/01/26/tennessee-school-board-bans-holocaust-comic-maus-by-art-spiegelman.html
tennessean.com/story/news/2022/01/27/why-did-tennessee-school-board-remove-maus-art-spiegelman/9244295002
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
Hello, Happy New Year (27 days later)! I'm trying to get back into the swing of things so I thought I would start with a life update video and try to get back to regular videos later this month or in February. Hope you see you all on future videos throughout the year.
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
The History Reading Challenge for this year is at an end! How did it go for you guys? Here’s how mine went.
Books Mentioned
Color of Law
Hero of Two Worlds
Che
Black Women, Black Love
With All Our Strength
Hero of Two Worlds: Book Review
youtu.be/U3udSTbVx_U
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/experiencing-ghibli/episodes/Experiencing-Ghibli-Ep--16---The-Cat-Returns-enogm0
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
This book review is of the book, Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution by Mike Duncan. This is published by Public Affairs and is in stores on August 24th.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Announcement Video:
The History Challenge Announcement
youtu.be/MKqMq0iKQ8E
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
This my first check in for the #historyreadingchallenge. How are you guys coming along
My cohosts and I are happy to be doing the History Challenge for another year. Info below:
Announcement Video:
The History Challenge Announcement youtu.be/MKqMq0iKQ8E
When: Aug 16th - Aug 31st
Optional Prompts
Biography/Memoir
Different Continent
Revisit a School Topic
BIPOC Author
Favourite Time Period
Woman Author
Leisure/Hobby OR Micro History
Social Movement
Translated
Hosts
Bookish Shenanigans (Jenny)
youtube.com/channel/UCEkiT348Z5NXGxyn6T_kqqw
Triumphal Reads (Justin)
youtube.com/channel/UCKnD4whwAkRmcRpQAu1itBg
A Cup of Books (Emma)
youtube.com/channel/UC_LnvkHx3hpWjeXpZ8iSJXg
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/experiencing-ghibli/episodes/Experiencing-Ghibli-Ep--16---The-Cat-Returns-enogm0
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
This is my book review for the book Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko. This is published by Abrams Kids an imprint of Amulet Books and is in stores now.
Raybearer Book Review
youtu.be/vmHp3lblDoE
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
Are you ready? Here is my TBR for the #Historyreadingchallenge.
TBR
The Hero of Two Worlds
Che
The Color of Law
My cohosts and I are happy to be doing the History Challenge for another year. Info below:
Announcement Video:
The History Challenge Announcement youtu.be/MKqMq0iKQ8E
When: Aug 16th - Aug 31st
Optional Prompts
Biography/Memoir
Different Continent
Revisit a School Topic
BIPOC Author
Favourite Time Period
Woman Author
Leisure/Hobby OR Micro History
Social Movement
Translated
Hosts
Bookish Shenanigans (Jenny)
youtube.com/channel/UCEkiT348Z5NXGxyn6T_kqqw
Triumphal Reads (Justin)
youtube.com/channel/UCKnD4whwAkRmcRpQAu1itBg
A Cup of Books (Emma)
youtube.com/channel/UC_LnvkHx3hpWjeXpZ8iSJXg
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/experiencing-ghibli/episodes/Experiencing-Ghibli-Ep--16---The-Cat-Returns-enogm0
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
We’re back!!! The History Challenge returns for 2021. Me and my cohosts are happy to be doing the History Challenge for another year. Info below:
When: Aug 16th - Aug 31st
Optional Prompts
Biography/Memoir
Different Continent
Revisit a School Topic
BIPOC Author
Favourite Time Period
Woman Author
Leisure/Hobby OR Micro History
Social Movement
Translated
Hosts
Bookish Shenanigans (Jenny)
youtube.com/channel/UCEkiT348Z5NXGxyn6T_kqqw
Triumphal Reads (Justin)
youtube.com/channel/UCKnD4whwAkRmcRpQAu1itBg
A Cup of Books (Emma)
youtube.com/channel/UC_LnvkHx3hpWjeXpZ8iSJXg
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/experiencing-ghibli/episodes/Experiencing-Ghibli-Ep--16---The-Cat-Returns-enogm0
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
My first TBR since I came back. I got a feeling it going to be a good month.
Books mentioned
Know No Fear
Bland Fanatics
Black Women, Black Love
The Enlightenment: An Pursuit of Happiness
Hero of Two Worlds
America’s War for the Great Middle East
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/experiencing-ghibli/episodes/Experiencing-Ghibli-Ep--16---The-Cat-Returns-enogm0
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
It looks like I’m back…for the moment…😂 I didn’t do much reading (at least not my usual load) over the past couple of months but here are the books I did read. Hope to have a TBR up for this month soon
Books Mentioned
The Holocaust: A New History
The Dead are Arising
The Conductors
The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness
Tower of Skulls
Showa: A History of Japan 1939-1944
A Burning
Halo: Fall of Reach
Prospero Burns
Age of Darkness
The Outcast Dead
Deliverance Lost
Gideon Falls Vol 3: Station of the Cross
Dark Knights Metal
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/experiencing-ghibli/episodes/Experiencing-Ghibli-Ep--16---The-Cat-Returns-enogm0
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
Today’s video is a review of the book, The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcom X by Les and Tamara Payne. This was published by WW Norton and Company and is in stores now.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
Can I get back into reading again? I’m definitely going to try this month with 9 reads.
Books Mentioned
The Holocaust: A New History
The Death of Vivek Oji
The Dead are Arising
The Conductors
The Enlightenment: The Pursuit of Happiness
Tower of Skulls
Showa: A History of Japan 1939-1944
A Burning
Prospero Burns
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/experiencing-ghibli/episodes/Experiencing-Ghibli-Ep--16---The-Cat-Returns-enogm0
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
Unspeakable: The Story of Junius Wilson - Susan Burch and Hannah Joyner: Unspeakable: The Story of Junius Wilson by Susan Burch | Goodreads
Hannah’s BookTube channel, Hannah’s Books: Unspeakable: The Story of Junius Wilson by Susan Burch | Goodreads
Booktubers who took part in the buddy read and in this collaborative video interview:
Justin of Ghost Reader: youtube.com/channel/UCN_6Vf8AF0C_7AqQ811O2Ug
Brian of Bookish: youtube.com/channel/UCrrFo3tDRDVbX7PZjWx1qYA
Ros of Scallydandling about the books: youtube.com/channel/UCE-lxdtxTUTWEs0xJn-dH0g
Alba of Seriela: youtube.com/user/seriela
Shawn the Book Maniac: youtube.com/channel/UCXFFuV_loS97oL-UTCazcXA
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/experiencing-ghibli/episodes/Experiencing-Ghibli-Ep--16---The-Cat-Returns-enogm0
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
Today I’m doing a book review of the graphic novel, After the Rain, an adaptation of Nnedi Okorafor’s short story, On the Road. This is adapted by John Jennings and illustrated by David Brame. It is published by ABRAMS and is in stores on January 5th.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
⭐️⭐️.5
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/experiencing-ghibli/episodes/Experiencing-Ghibli-Ep--16---The-Cat-Returns-enogm0
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
In this video, I talk a little bit about my hiatus and what I plan to do in the new year.
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/experiencing-ghibli/episodes/Experiencing-Ghibli-Ep--16---The-Cat-Returns-enogm0
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
Today, I am doing a review of the book Stephen Hawking: A Memoir of Friendship and Physics by Leonard Mlodinow. You can find it in bookstores on now.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
Podcast: https://anchor.fm/experiencing-ghibli/episodes/Experiencing-Ghibli-Ep--16---The-Cat-Returns-enogm0
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
So I have an announcement for something that I'm involved in and some other updates on what's coming on this channel.
Halloween Bookish Ball Twitter: twitter.com/BallBookish
Twitter: @BallBookish - You have till the 15th to enter
Livestream to discuss Group Book, Mexican Gothic on October 29th
Bookish Ball Co-Hosts
Kira TheBookbella: youtube.com/channel/UCkju-GV9zz9EUMsRhjBIrig
Jessie Mae: youtube.com/channel/UC-7Fid0mztwtmf2Z7OgPRRQ
Bookish Realm: youtube.com/user/bookishrealm
Bookish with Mariah: youtube.com/channel/UCilEVDUXn9iQq-k8R2idpWA
Misan: youtube.com/channel/UCgQ0zO8Mb7hvJLFlLpq2iUg
Breakeven Books: youtube.com/channel/UCVxZaKIciDfoByY4WIyiAkw
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
Today, I am doing a review of the book To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini. This audiobook was published by Macmillan Audio and narrated by Jennifer Hale. You can find it in bookstores on September 15th.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
Today, I am doing a review of the book Democratizing Our Data: A Manifesto by Julia Lane. It’s published by the MIT Press. It can be found it bookstores now.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
In this video, I show off my TBR for the Monsterathon.
~Monsterathon Announcement Video: youtube.com/watch?v=js8JOf0PwjA&t=9s
~ MONSTERATHON TWITTER: twitter.com/monsterathon
~ SIGN UP SHEET: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW0F-Gjr3RZDHBmDwzqrY8YCUDkulws0u_meD44mweTgcHxA/viewform
~ CHALLENGE FORM: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1U96dKgmsiw40GNUj8tUFl8CUPpcXGsy1hZ7iPKU7YC4/edit#gid=636976
~ THE GROUP BOOK: goodreads.com/book/show/13264877-how-to-recognize-a-demon-has-become-your-friend
~ OUR DISCORD SERVER: discord.gg/BztBHcz
Books Mentioned
The House of Spirits
Three Body Problem
When No Ones Watching
Seven to Eternity Vol 2
The Obelisk Gate
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
In this video, I’ll be reviewing Daughters of George III: Sisters and Princesses by Catherine Curzon. This book is published by Pen and Sword and is available in stores now.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
Here’s my wrap up for the #historyreadingchallenge.
Books Mentioned
The Habsburgs
The Daughters of George III
Lakota America
The Dead Are Arising
Stakes is High
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Hello, everyone! I recently read the book, Stakes is High: Life after the American Dream by Mychal Denzel Smith from Bold Type Books and liked it so much I agreed to host a giveaway for the book in collaboration with Bold Type Books!!!
There will be 5 winners. The giveaway runs until 9/14 at 11:59 pm after which I’ll chose the 5 winners.
So you can enter one of three ways :
1. Follow this account and like and share this post with the hashtag #ghostreadergiveaway
2. Follow my Twitter account, @ghostreads28 like and retweet the giveaway announcement tweet with the comment: #ghostreadergiveaway
3. In the comment section of this video, say you want to enter the giveaway and write a short comment on what the American Dream mean to you.
There will be one entry per person so you don’t have to enter all 3 ways, but you can if you want 😁
Restrictions:
1. Must be 18 years or older to enter
2. Must live in the lower 48 states (sorry Alaska Hawaii)
3. Address to ship to cannot be a PO Box
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#boldtypebooks
Today, I am reviewing the book, Stakes is High: Life After the American Dream by Mychal Denzel Smith This is published by Bold Type Press and is in stores on September 15th.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
Today, I will be reviewing The Habsburgs: To Rul the World by Martyn Rady. This was published by Basic Books and is in stores now.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
Today, I will be reviewing the poetry collection Miscreations by Grant Loveys. This was published by ECW Press and is in stores now.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
Today, I’m reviewing Skywatchers by Carrie Arcos. This book is published by Penguin Young Readers Group and is in stores now.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
This is a review of the book Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko. This audiobook was published by the Blackstone Audiobooks and is in stores now.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
This is a review of the book Dominion: An Anthology of Speculative Science Fiction from Africa and the African Diaspora. This was published by the Science Fiction Writers of America and is in stores now.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
This is my History Reading Challenge tag. Shoutout to my cohosts for building this tag together. Hope you guys have fun doing it!
Tag Questions
1) What first got you into history?
2) What is your favourite history book/author?
3) What is your most anticipated history book you have not read yet?
4) What is your favourite time period and why? What book do you want to read/have read about it?
5) What time period would you like to learn more about? What book do you want to read/have read about it?
6) What is your favourite person in history? What book do you want to read/have read about it?
7) What history topic would you like to see more fiction/non fiction books about?
8) What non book resources do you enjoy when learning about history?
9) Favourite history quote/fun fact
10) Shoutout a booktuber you enjoy who also reads history
Shoutouts
Bookish
youtube.com/channel/UCrrFo3tDRDVbX7PZjWx1qYA
Co-hosts
Emma's Channel - youtube.com/channel/UC_LnvkHx3hpWjeXpZ8iSJXg
Twitter - twitter.com/ACupOfBooks174?lang=en
Justin's Channel -youtube.com/channel/UCKnD4whwAkRmcRpQAu1itBg
Twitter - twitter.com/Triumphal_Reads
Instagram - instagram.com/triumphal_reads
Jenny's Channel - youtube.com/channel/UCEkiT348Z5NXGxyn6T_kqqw
Twitter - twitter.com/JennyCo80896013
Instagram - instagram.com/jenny_cooke_reads
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DONATION LINKS:
Homeless black trans women fund: https://t.co/CqI9wKyQEk
Justice for Breonna Taylor: https://t.co/DGYHHgruan
Black Visions Collective: blackvisionsmn.org
Campaign Zero: joincampaignzero.org
Know Your Rights Camp: knowyourrightscamp.com/legal
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#thehistorychallenge
This is my TBR for the History Reading Challenge. Actually forgot a book so there’s that 🤦🏽♂️
Books Mentioned
Hapburgs
The Daughters of George III
Lakota America
Hattie McDaniel
The Silmarillion
The Dead Are Arising
I am a co host for the History Challenge, a nonfiction readathon. It is from August 17th to 30th.
Co-hosts
Emma's Channel - youtube.com/channel/UC_LnvkHx3hpWjeXpZ8iSJXg
Twitter - twitter.com/ACupOfBooks174?lang=en
Justin's Channel -youtube.com/channel/UCKnD4whwAkRmcRpQAu1itBg
Twitter - twitter.com/Triumphal_Reads
Instagram - instagram.com/triumphal_reads
Jenny's Channel - youtube.com/channel/UCEkiT348Z5NXGxyn6T_kqqw
Twitter - twitter.com/JennyCo80896013
Instagram - instagram.com/jenny_cooke_reads
Prompts
Official Prompt - One non fiction history book
List of optional prompts
drive.google.com/file/d/1Mwl-J1YpToSVONk66cTfPohdCqg_eB9Z/view
- Contemporary History
- Local History
- Historical Fiction
- Different Countries History
- Favourite Time Period
- Woman Author
- Ancient History
- Macro/Multi disciplinary History
- Hosts Favourite Book
- Memoir/Biography/Autobiography
- History of a Social Issue
- BIPOC Author
- Myth/Folklore
- Country on a Different Continent
- Micro History
- Revisit a School Topic
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DONATION LINKS:
Homeless black trans women fund: https://t.co/CqI9wKyQEk
Justice for Breonna Taylor: https://t.co/DGYHHgruan
Black Visions Collective: blackvisionsmn.org
Campaign Zero: joincampaignzero.org
Know Your Rights Camp: knowyourrightscamp.com/legal
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#thehistorychallenge
Today, I review Veritas: A Harvard Professor, A Con Man and the Gospel of Jesus’ Wife by Ariel Sabar. This is published by DoubleDay books and is in bookstores now!
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
These are the books I’m going to be reading in August 2020.
Books Mentioned
Veritas
Dominion
Raybearer
Skywatchers
Gilded Wolves
The Fifth Season
The Dragon Republic
Mechanicum
Seven to Eternity Vol 2
Experiencing Ghibli Podcast
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/experiencing-ghibli/id1525147211
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/44rZXTBFQlMEaxsxlqywvy
Anchor: https://anchor.fm/experiencing_ghibli
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DONATION LINKS:
Homeless black trans women fund: https://t.co/CqI9wKyQEk
Justice for Breonna Taylor: https://t.co/DGYHHgruan
Black Visions Collective: blackvisionsmn.org
Campaign Zero: joincampaignzero.org
Know Your Rights Camp: knowyourrightscamp.com/legal
Lebanon Red Cross
https://supportlrc.app/donate/donate.html?msg=success&uid=0&service=national&donationid=11&type=onetime&total=25&oid=evX7D&station=&token=
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#POCcreatortag
This is the POC Creator tag. I was tagged to do this by Yumi the Book Demon and David from ThePoptimist. Enjoy!
Yumi the Book Demon
youtube.com/channel/UCWNOCmOw_h4puHYNkqjcmYw
POC Creator Tag (Orginial)
youtube.com/watch?v=pAcf1-l5Nfk
Questions;
1. What ethnicity(s)/race(s) do you identify as? Do you identify as intersectional?
2. Tell us something you love about yourself!
3. How long have you been in the book community?
4. What kind of content do you create? (please tell us if you create anything OUTSIDE of Booktube!)
5. What's your favorite genre?
6. What are your top three favorite books?
7. Tell us your favorite POC authors! Tell us about some Indie published POC authors!
8. Where can we find out outside of Youtube? (Twitter, IG, personal websites, etc)
9. Shout out some awesome POC creators!
10. Don't forget to tag!
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DONATION LINKS:
Homeless black trans women fund: https://t.co/CqI9wKyQEk
Justice for Breonna Taylor: https://t.co/DGYHHgruan
Black Visions Collective: blackvisionsmn.org
Campaign Zero: joincampaignzero.org
Know Your Rights Camp: knowyourrightscamp.com/legal
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#POCcreatortag
So though a late joiner, I am a co host for the History Challenge, a nonfiction readathon. It is from August 17th to 30th.
Co-hosts
Emma's Channel - youtube.com/channel/UC_LnvkHx3hpWjeXpZ8iSJXg
Twitter - twitter.com/ACupOfBooks174?lang=en
Justin's Channel -youtube.com/channel/UCKnD4whwAkRmcRpQAu1itBg
Twitter - twitter.com/Triumphal_Reads
Instagram - instagram.com/triumphal_reads
Jenny's Channel - youtube.com/channel/UCEkiT348Z5NXGxyn6T_kqqw
Twitter - twitter.com/JennyCo80896013
Instagram - instagram.com/jenny_cooke_reads
Prompts
Official Prompt - One non fiction history book
List of optional prompts
drive.google.com/file/d/1Mwl-J1YpToSVONk66cTfPohdCqg_eB9Z/view
- Contemporary History
- Local History
- Historical Fiction
- Different Countries History
- Favourite Time Period
- Woman Author
- Ancient History
- Macro/Multi disciplinary History
- Hosts Favourite Book
- Memoir/Biography/Autobiography
- History of a Social Issue
- BIPOC Author
- Myth/Folklore
- Country on a Different Continent
- Micro History
- Revisit a School Topic
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Music: bensound.com
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DONATION LINKS:
Homeless black trans women fund: https://t.co/CqI9wKyQEk
Justice for Breonna Taylor: https://t.co/DGYHHgruan
Black Visions Collective: blackvisionsmn.org
Campaign Zero: joincampaignzero.org
Know Your Rights Camp: knowyourrightscamp.com/legal
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#thehistorychallenge
So last minute I decided to join the Reading Rush Readathon. Here is what I’ll be striving to read during the week.
Books Mentioned
Seven to Eternity Vol 1
Bloodshot Definitive Edition
The Wicked King
Liberty Deception
Astro Boy Omnibus 1
Reading Rush Website
thereadingrush.com
Reading Rush Challenges
1/ Read a book with a cover that matches the colour of your birth stone.
2/ Read a book that starts with the word “The”.
3/ Read a book that inspired a movie you’ve already seen.
4/ Read the first book you touch.
5/ Read a book completely outside of your house.
6/ Read a book in a genre that you’ve always wanted to read more of.
7/ Read a book that takes place on a different continent than where you live.
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
This is my late wrap up for what I read in June of 2020.
Book Mentioned
Twisted
Whaling Captains of Color
Sharing a House with the Never Ending Man
Poppy War
Legion
The Harrowing of Hell
Black on Both Sides
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
This is my July 2020 TBR. I’ve got some interesting books so far so it’ll be an interesting month.
Books Mentioned
Catch and Kill
Sea People
Solitary
Underland
Titandeath
Battle of the Abyss
Miscreations
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
This is the Black Booktuber Tag. Check out the prompts and links below.
readingblk Original Tag
youtube.com/watch?v=vFLRAnx-3Lc&t=6s
Prompts
1. Tell us a little bit about yourself!
2. Who’s a black author you love that a lot of people don’t know about?
3. Favorite book about the black experience?
4. Favorite book by a black author?
5. Recommend a black + queer book
6. Recommend a book with a black person on the cover
7. Recommend a book by a black author that makes you happy :)
8. Recommend some black booktubers
9. Talk about a book by a black author that’s coming in 2020
10. Tag some black booktubers!
Black Booktubers to Check Out!
Will from The Book Barrel
youtube.com/channel/UCWwQXUbBM495VhNwo_ooLUA
Devin from DevK Thrillz
youtube.com/channel/UCLC69ij4a7sX-B2Ko0Vx9fg
Unfriendly Black Hotties
https://t.co/xcjGk8mhhP?amp=1
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
Today, I’m reviewing Sharing a House with the Never Ending Man: 15 Years at Studio Ghilbi by Steve Alpert. This was published by Stone Bridge Press and is available in stores now.
Professor Cue
youtube.com/user/qboy96
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
Today, I’m reviewing the the book Twisted: The Tangled Story of Black Hair Culture by Emma Dabiri. This is published by HarperCollins Perennial and is in stores now.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
#readsoulit
In this video, I’m reviewing Whaling Captains of Color: America’s First Meritocracy by Skip Finley. This book is published by Naval Institute Publishing and is in stores today.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
I shot this video awhile ago so that’s why I look a little put together. Today, I’m reviewing the book, Freedom Roots: Histories from the Caribbean by Laurent DuBois and Richard Lee Turits. This is published by the University of North Carolina Press and is in bookstores today.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
A bit late but this is what I’ll be reading in the month of June.
Books Mentioned
Poppy War
Legion
Miscreations
Twisted
Black on Both Sides
Whaling Captains of Color
Sharing a House with the Never Ending Man
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
Today, I’m reviewing the book, The Deficit Myth: Modern Monetary Theory and the Rise of the People’s Economy by Stephanie Kelton. This is published by Hachette Book Group and is in bookstores today.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Music: bensound.com
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: goodreads.com/user/show/10844729-justin
#blacknbookish
#blackbooktuber
This was supposed to be my TBR for June but became something else. Black Live Matter and support black booktubers.
Resources for those who want to help and be involved:
blacklivesmatters.carrd.co
Black Booktubers Experience on Booktube
The Celebral Hedonist
youtube.com/watch?v=-TkCX-M7Lwo&list=WL&index=21&t=0s
Bookish Realm
youtube.com/watch?v=8FpV2TtNHK0
The Novel Lush
youtube.com/watch?v=18-zjiHfklE
Lamour de Books
youtube.com/watch?v=VoVNvP6dS90&list=WL&index=2&t=635s
Bowtie and Books
youtube.com/watch?v=-Q1AiQ1LAD0&list=WL&index=7&t=0s
BrewsandBooks
youtube.com/watch?v=plYIbYdMJgU&list=WL&index=9&t=61s
Aissata Amadou
youtube.com/watch?v=2ZkJqZrcjW0&list=WL&index=10&t=0s
NayaReadsandSmiles
youtube.com/watch?v=u_YoeRvRjBs&list=WL&index=11&t=0s
Mika Auguste
youtube.com/watch?v=qrZUvXzoajI&list=WL&index=26&t=0s
Capri'sBookIsland
youtube.com/watch?v=i3_gGbg_loo&list=WL&index=27&t=0s
Tiana Tea
youtube.com/watch?v=1e0IHlgWJAE&list=WL&index=31&t=0s
books by leynes
youtube.com/watch?v=EUq0ZbswSnw&list=WL&index=33&t=0s
myonoa reads
youtube.com/watch?v=kbJHbLPbiEc&list=WL&index=34&t=0s
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This is my book Women at War in the Classical World by Paul Chrystal. This was published by Pen and Sword and is in stores now.
How I Rate Books
youtu.be/jz8V-bkdWZk
Star Rating
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Social Media (I'm trying XD):
Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads/user/show/10844729-justin
Today I’m doing the Channel History Tag that I got tagged in a looooooong time ago by my friend Ben Sanders.
Original Tag Video by Ben Sanders
youtube.com/watch?v=vZ8hMi0F7qw&t=384s
Tag Prompts
1. Tell us about your very first video and where you were in life when you filmed it.
2. Tell us about your most viewed video and what went into creating it.
3. Tell us about a video that you were most excited about when you finished it.
4. Tell us about a point in your BookTubing/AuthorTubing career that was particularly challenging either creatively or personally.
5. Tell us about a moment in your BookTubing/AuthorTubing career that was a high point for you, or something you’re particularly proud of.
6. Tell us about an aspect of being a content creator that you had to try really hard to get good at or are still struggling with.
7. Tell us a story that sticks out in your mind that happened as a result of you being a part of BookTube/AuthorTube.
8. Alright, you just spent however long talking about yourself. You’re awesome. We know. It’s why we watch your content. Tell us about someone else in the BookTube/AuthorTube community that you think deserves more attention than they get at the moment.
Melantin Eclectic Social Media
youtube.com/channel/UCsyuz21c-qqMa187_E-sF1w
instagram.com/melanineclectic
youtube.com/channel/UCsyuz21c-qqMa187_E-sF1w
Her Store Page
instagram.com/shopmelanineclectic
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Twitter: @GhostReads28
Instagram: justintheghostreader
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