May TBR (Zombies and Mr. Rogers) :) | 2024

This month I'm going to take it easy with my TBR planning and go with the flow. I'm also taking an audiobook break and going to try to get to more books on my shelves!
Books Mentioned:
The Girl Who Fell from the Sky by Heidi E. Durrow
The Walking Dead - Compendium One by Robert Kirkman and others
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See
Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of our Planet by Ben Goldfarb
The Night Circus by Erin Morganstern
Fred Rogers: The Last Interview with an introduction by David Bianculli
Reading Challenges/Events:
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I'm Farrah from bookstalgic and I have rediscovered my love of reading again in my 40s. :)
I enjoy finding time to squeeze my love of reading into my busy life of work and family. I love taking lots of walks in nature to try to appreciate all that I can each day.
Favorite genres: it's mixed bag of Classics, Sci-Fi, Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery/Thriller, Classic Horror (not too scary lol), Nature/Environment, Non-fiction, Health, Religon, History and Speculative/Paranormal Romance
On my channel, you'll find cozy/chill reading vlogs that highlight some of the natural beauty I see outside on my daily walks around our farm.
I try to post 2 vlogs per month as well as a reading wrap up at the end of each month (I sometimes get behind, though!) :)
I hope you enjoy my channel and thank you so much for stopping by!
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Instagram: / _bookstalgic_

[@TheGrapeJellyLibrary]

Take care of yourself first, Farrah. I read The Night Circus years ago. I’m interested in watching your review. Who doesn’t love Fred Rogers. I feel like we could all benefit from listening to him.

[@bookstalgic]

Thank you, Floss! 💖. The Night Circus has been interesting so far. It feels a little Tim Burton”- ish if that makes sense. I’m about 20% in and I wouldn’t say it’s blowing me away yet, but it’s keeping my interest! I agree about Fred Rogers, what a gem he was :). ✨

[@memejs87]

I find your videos so soothing (and interesting)! Your time and effort to make and post videos is appreciated!

[@bookstalgic]

Thank you so much for this sweet comment, you made my day! :)

[@BellesLibraryVlog]

I came across something on Mr. Rogers last night on Facebook and it just put me in tears. What a kind human he was! He reminds me a lot of my Oklahoma Grammy who passed away when I was barely married. Such a gentle person. Happy May reading, my friend!

[@bookstalgic]

Aww, I know. What a great person he was. He had such a good heart. People like that make me cry too! Your Oklahoma Grammy sounds wonderful. :) Hope your reading is going well also!

[@BeyondBooks-wt5il]

What a great pile of possibilities! I'm going to keep an eye out for that Fred Roger's book. My TBR is going to be light this month as well...nothing wrong with that!

[@bookstalgic]

I agree! It’s definitely nice to keep the pressure low and leave some room for mood reading (or other hobbies). 😄

[@WaterBearReads]

I raised my son on Mister Rogers Neighborhood! We are big fans in this house! We play songs from the show every morning just about. Love your list. The one on how roads shape our planet looks very interesting as well. My Dad and I were just chatting about that topic not too long ago! Have a lovely month! 🌷

[@bookstalgic]

Mister Rogers was such a beautiful person! I am really enjoying Crossings so far. It's pretty crazy to see how fast certain animals have evolved in order to survive in the environments we keep changing and taking away from them. I really like the writing so far. : I hope you have a great rest of your month too!

[@AlbertTheConjugator]

Hello, Farrah! Oh, Fred Rogers! 😊 I love that guy! I got the Good Neighbor ebook awhile back, but never read it. I'll save it for a video😉.

[@bookstalgic]

Mr. Rogers is such a gem! Hope you enjoy that one if you get to it :)

[@pageswithpostelwait9720]

Oh some unique choices! I love Mr. Rogers- I cannot wait to hear your thoughts on that book. Good luck with your busy month!! I struggled with the Night Circus too... it was hard to finish and didn't pull me in the way I had hoped. Love the cozy fireplace vibe

[@bookstalgic]

Thanks Heather! I love filming in the cozy fireplace “setting” lol. No makeup and forgiving lighting! 😄. Yeah I am definitely not blown away by The Night Circus yet, but hopefully it will pick up a little! I can’t wait for Mr. Rogers, I just love him :)

[@FacelessBookReviews]

Can't wait to hear your thoughts on the Fred Rogers book. Your keeping it light is a mammoth month for me. 😂

[@bookstalgic]

Hahah I definitely won’t get to all of those! Maybe 4 if I’m lucky:). Hope you have a wonderful reading month!

[@AaronReadABook]

a book/hiking group sounds like fun! I saw a booktuber say they take a month off every year, which sounds like a good idea as I agree it can be a bit intense sometimes, before I started making videos I never thought that by starting to make my own ones that I would end up watching a lot more too, but that is the way it goes haha. I wish we had Mr Rogers in the UK, he seems like a good egg.

[@bookstalgic]

Yes! I was thinking about taking a month off too or maybe even the whole summer 😆. I will always be a “watcher” of BookTube, but I think trying to keep both going constantly and keeping up with all the channels I subscribe to has been a bit draining for me! I’m glad most of you can relate. And yes, I was really happy to find that hiking bookclub! It’s pretty low key, just doing some trails in this wooded, waterfall preserve near me and hopefully it will be fun! I’m excited to read that Fred Rogers book! What a gem he was :)

[@TriumphalReads]

Crossings looks really interesting, added it to my radar haha. The Fred Rogers book also seems pretty unique as well since its based on conversations. Great vid Farrah

[@bookstalgic]

Thanks Justin! Yeah, I’m really excited for both Crossings and Mr. Rogers. From what I read of the intro in Crossings so far, I really liked writing. :)

[@gingerbibliophile]

That is quite the pile of possibilities! Rest and take care of yourself first! We’ll be here when you get back 😊

[@bookstalgic]

Thanks Kat! I appreciate that :):)

[@RaspberryReads]

Crossings sounds really interesting! I loved the Night Circus - it was a top read for me last year.

[@bookstalgic]

Glad to hear you really enjoyed The Night Circus! It has a Tim Burton feel too it so far and it's a really interesting premise! I'll be looking forward to getting back into it this month! :)

[@katsnoveladventures1863]

You have a nice pile of possibilities for May. 🌸 Thanks for mentioning Zombiethon. 🧟‍♂️ I totally understand trying to fit booktube into your life when things get busy or unexpected stuff comes up. I always feel behind. I finished with my Title 1 Tutoring job today, so I’ll be in self-care mode soon. Happy Reading! 📚

[@bookstalgic]

Thank you, Kat! I think my tendency to “people please” gets the best of me and I put too much pressure on myself! Congrats with finishing your Title 1 Tutoring Job! I’m sure your students really enjoyed you. Definitely time for some relaxation! With Zombies 😊

[@starlasell5698]

I loved Snow Flower and the Secret Fan. My daughter and I buddy read it. Enjoy, and enjoy your much deserved break!

[@bookstalgic]

Thanks Starla! I’m so glad you enjoyed that one and I hope I do too :) That’s so fun you did a buddy read with your daughter!

[@starlasell5698]

@bookstalgic Thank you! All four of my children love to read. My son is an English teacher and loves writing.

[@bigaldoesbooktube1097]

A hiking reading group sounds so good 👌. Really looking forward to your Walking Dead thoughts as I never read it myself

[@bookstalgic]

Yeah, that's such a great hobby combination, isn't it? I'm looking forward to participating! Hoping to get to The Walking Dead soon. I haven't seen the show yet, so this will be my first time with these particular zombies, haha.

[@bigaldoesbooktube1097]

@@bookstalgic So jealous. I already saw the show and wish I could have the experience of reading the comic first. Hopefully it is as good as everyone says.

[@martinelanglois3158]

Hi! I hope you'll enjoy the books you picked. Quality is more important than quantity I find when I look at what I've read. I average one book a week and I'm fine with that. Take care of yourself. 🙂

[@bookstalgic]

Thank you so much, Martine and you are so right. One book a week is perfect! Hope you have a great week ahead :)

[@CliffsDarkGems]

Huge thumbs up, booktube can be really tough, you keep going girl! Have a happy month of May!

[@bookstalgic]

Cliff, you’re the best. Thank you!! Hope you have a wonderful month of reading too - this is your specialty - horror Mayham! 😄 💀

[@CliffsDarkGems]

@@bookstalgic Absolutely! 😀

[@awebofstories]

I read Snow Flower and the Secret Fan a while ago and I remember really enjoying it. Of course, I can't remember what it was about, but I do remember that I liked it!

[@bookstalgic]

Nice! I'm glad you liked that one! Another commenter also said the same, so that makes me excited to get to it. :)

[@revenantreads]

The Walking Dead is a good read!

[@bookstalgic]

Awesome! I have all 4 omnibuses so that is really good to hear! ;)

[@ReadBecca]

I'm reading Crossings now for btp, definitely getting Ed Yong vibes as well

[@bookstalgic]

Yes! I’m glad you said that because I felt the same. I’m really enjoying it :)

[@books_and_bocadillos]

💖

[@bookstalgic]

💖✨

[@insearchofwonder]

I hear ya on the kids and sports! Thankfully, flag football is winding down for us, so it's a little easier on that front. But between graduations and weddings, it doesn't feel like much of a break!

[@bookstalgic]

Yes, I'm glad you can relate too! This time of year can be so busy! I know as they all say though "we will miss it when it's over and the kids are grown". I probably will miss it, lol. :)

[@Man-With-a-Hat-Who-Reads]

I hear you about trying to find time to film! The farm has been super busy lately, so it makes it difficult to find time. Loved The Night Circus when I read it, but that was years ago when I read it. lol If you are a Fred Rogers fan, definitely check out the documentary 'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' It was fascinating. I was going to mention reading 'The Good Neighbor,' but you've already done that. ;p Happy reading! :)

[@bookstalgic]

Thanks Matthew! I know there are a few of us that struggle with finding time so that makes me feel better! :) Hope the farm duties aren't too bad, but I know here, it's getting close to hay season so that's a really busy time. Glad you enjoyed The Night Cirucs when you read it. It definitely has a unique premise from anything I've ever read before! That documentary has been on my list for ages! I really need to get to it.:)

[@julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641]

Night Circus has been on my tbr for years and years Farrah… can’t wait to see if I should pick it up at some point! 😅 I went out to buy Les Misérables by Victor Hugo today and it’s over 1300 pages in French. I’m determined to start it tonight…

[@bookstalgic]

Wow! Is French your native language? I would love to read that someday (in English as I don’t speak French-yet 😊) hopefully I will get to The Night Circus soon! ✨

[@julieg_quebec-julesselivre8641]

@@bookstalgic yes French is my main language! I only use English on social media, TV or vacation! 😉

[@thegkbc4510]

i love mr. rogers!! id also love to find a captain kangaroo book ive read some of the walking dead, the book is in b&w so the gore is tamped down some its great storytelling

[@bookstalgic]

Ah good to know, I haven't even cracked it open to look! And yes, what a gem Mr. Rogers was. I loved Captain Kangaroo too! Everything on PBS basically and those Saturday morning cartoons.

[@thegkbc4510]

@@bookstalgic such good memories

[@vens_book_corner]

I keep forgetting i have The Night Circus, i feel that booktube burnout in terms of making AND watching. You have a great potential pile to pick from though 🤗

[@bookstalgic]

Thanks Ven! Yup, the watching can be just as tiring as the making as we meet more and more BookTubers that we want to try to support. I feel like I'm constantly behind in watching my BookTube friends' videos! Hopefully we can find a good balance :)

[@MoonLightAmethyst_]

Zombiethon🎉🎉🎉

[@bookstalgic]

So fun :)

[@scoutdarpy4465]

Mr. Rogers... hmm... he's good for children; they seem to connect with him in a beautiful and sweet way. But perhaps adults have perverted his message into some tool for their own advantage - a sorta hesitant tool predicated on a distorted love, the kind Rogers would've been against. Great men are often taken out of context to suit the times and so on; but it all comes to this eventuality whereupon their words are no longer so easily discernible. Even the greatest men are soon digested and forgotten. Ah, well, it's all nonsense. We're here now. And we're real. We understand. We love... yes, Mr. Rogers - yes to you sir and all the good you have done! Also, take your time with the burn out. Lol. I still dunno how you manage with all these comments and messages. Haha. Hopefully, your channel doesn't grow too much, I don't want to see you get in over your head. I feel the size it is now is good, and good for your temperament. But I dont wanna speak for you. Lol. Always appreciated.

[@bookstalgic]

Thanks! I'm not worried about it growing too much and it's a slow and steady jog, much like my Read What You Own Challenge :D. Quality is better than quantity for sure for this sort of thing and you're right, this is kind of the sweet spot. I'm sure I'll find a better BookTube watching/creating balance at some point!

[@scoutdarpy4465]

@@bookstalgic 😁 Talking about balance, I have found a good reading and writing balance for myself. Lol. I'm one of those melancholic writers - a bit of a verbose angle in how I express myself through my writing. Like I said, I read really only classics and philosophy, and so it shows in my style. I don't like too much straightforward writing, I'm too independent of a thinker to be told what it is that I should relate to. And that's the beauty of things like the Bible - it is that element of interpretive understanding, the metaphors, the imagery . . . that's why I love those like Emerson. I find a more "convoluted" writing style to be more expressive. Of course that's different than a pretentious writing style, self important and smug and so on.

[@quack34]

Really need to get around to that Fred book too!! 🫣

[@bookstalgic]

He’s the best!