🌷Top 10 books on my spring TBR 📚

[@hellobookworm]

Which books on your spring TBR are you most excited to read? 🌷📚👀

[@dreadheadlover2627]

The second book sounds so interesting! ☺🧡🍑

[@hellobookworm]

🐛A little fly told me it's a great read. 😉Was he telling the truth? Stay tuned . . .

[@frannook]

are you kidding, you look STUNNING in peach!! I'm currently reading (and absolutely adoring, ohmygoodness) The evolving truth of ever-stronger Will and I couldn't have started my spring reading any better! One of my next reads will be In defense of the act because of, well, you 💛

[@hellobookworm]

🐛Oh my goodness, Fran, my heart leapt when I saw that you're reading In Defence of the Act next. I'm so excited for you to experience that book! Please come back and let me know your thoughts once you finish reading it. Thanks so much for those kind words about my peach shirt! 🥰 I hope you continue to enjoying reading MacGregor's book. 📙

[@lilymarie428]

The Vintner's Luck sounds so interesting, thank you for bringing it to my attention! Thistlefoot and The Extinction of Irena Ray sound great too. Maybe when you've read all these books (and 🤞🏻 enjoyed them), you could share your thoughts with us? And the peach shirt looks great, it really makes your blue eyes shine!

[@hellobookworm]

🐛Thank you for the compliment, Lily. I'm so glad you were intrigued by some of the books in this video. I'll for sure be posting written reviews on Goodreads. As to whether we'll see these books on my channel again depends on whether they're 5 star reads. ⭐👀 In the meantime, I hope you get your hands on a copy of The Vintner's Luck and enjoy it. Please pop by and share your thoughts on the book when you do; I'd love to know what you think. (I also heard from another viewer that there's a sequel to TVL). Happy reading!

[@PattiReadsALot]

oh, and 🍑! I'm most interested in The Extinction of Irena Rey, excited for your thoughts!!

[@hellobookworm]

🐛And I look forward to sharing them. I'll post a review on Goodreads for sure but will only discuss the book on my channel if it's at least a 4 star read. Will it make the cut? 🤔Stay tuned...

[@icantswim222]

I own On the Savage Side after reading The Summer That Melted Everything. I'm looking forward to it. I also just reserved Irena Rey from my library. Jacob's Folly is a new one to me, but also sounds very different. I will keep that one in mind too. I thought your peach top was perfect for a Spring TBR video. It's beautiful.

[@hellobookworm]

🐛Why, thank you! I'm looking forward to On the Savage Side too. I'm nearly halfway through my spring TBR, so I'll be getting to OtSS soon. I hope you enjoy Irena Rey. I'll be picking that one up soon too. Happy reading!

[@PattiReadsALot]

I love that cover of Thistlefoot! I have The Secret Garden on my TBR, as well as Code Dependent by Madhumita Murgia from the women's nonfiction prize list. I haven't thought much past these two. In the opposite mood of happy spring vibes, I hope to participate in Misery May hosted by Gemma and Scott from Gunpowder, Fiction, and Plot 🙂

[@hellobookworm]

Ooh. I've been curious about Code Dependent and may give that one a read too. Misery May sounds fun. I hope you have a miserable time. Hah! Any idea which books you'll pick up to achieve those miserable reading vibes?

[@ruthlounsbury4024]

I saw a 2nd book to the Vintner's luck called the Angel's Cut. These sound good.

[@hellobookworm]

Oh my goodness, there's a second book?! Now I'm really hoping I love the first book because it's always fun to have more to look forward to. ☺

[@DanceInRain]

I really enjoyed Remarkably Bright Creatures as well. I highly recommend the audiobook because the voice of the octopus was really great. I’m intrigued by a book narrated by a fly so I’ve added Jacob’s Folly to my TBR. I’d also like to read On the Savage Side. I heard a review the other day of a book called Betty and the reviewer absolutely loved it. I just realized McDaniel wrote that one as well, so I’m excited to read both of those books too. I just need more time to read all the books. And I think your peach tshirt looks great on you. Thanks for all the recommendations! 😊

[@hellobookworm]

🐛You're the second person to advocate for the audiobook of Remarkably Bright Creatures. Perhaps I'll oscillate between that and the print copy. Hmm... I've read Betty by McDaniels and enjoyed it immensely, though of course her debut, The Summer That Melted Everything, is my favorite. Thanks for the compliment on my shirt. ☺ Once you get a chance to read some of McDaniel's work, I hope you'll come back and share your thoughts. Happy reading!

[@DanceInRain]

@@hellobookworm Oh wow, maybe I’ll start with The Summer That Melted Everything. 😊

[@hellobookworm]

@@DanceInRain Oooh, yes, that's a great idea!

[@Justin_WithThreeDots]

Princess Peach was my favorite character to play as in Super Mario Brothers 2, I just loved floating through the air I guess; and the shirt looks nice imo 👍 The book I'm most excited to read from this Spring is The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden. I'm not generally a fan of stuff set during WW1, but I loved her Winternight trilogy and am ready for a new one from her

[@hellobookworm]

🐛Oh my goodness, Justin! Fans of playing as Peach in MB2 unite! I have such fond memories of playing that game with my brother (may he rest). I've heard such good things about Arden's new book. I hope you get to read it soon and love it! Confession: I've had Arden's full Winternight trilogy in my book collection for years just waiting to be read. 😬

[@Justin_WithThreeDots]

@@hellobookworm awesome (re: MB2) :) and I hope you enjoy the books

[@hellobookworm]

@@Justin_WithThreeDots Thank you, Justin. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[@michaelmccarty]

I just finished Remarkably Bright Creatures a few weeks ago. I, too, am scared of octopuses, but this book is now a favorite (and I highly recommend the audiobook)!

[@hellobookworm]

I'm happy to extend unto you an official invitation to the club of Those Who Fear Octopuses. 😂 Any idea why you don't like them? I've been trying to figure out when my (irrational?) fear started, and I think it stems from a book I used to flip through as a little girl. I distinctly recall being afraid of a large black and white photo of an octopus. Very happy to hear that you loved the book!

[@michaelmccarty]

@@hellobookworm HaHaHa!! Let me rephrase: I'm scared of ALL sea creatures! 😆 Reading books like Jaws and MEG haven't helped! 😉 But I adored Marcellus and learning about octopuses in RBC. Enjoy!

[@hellobookworm]

@@michaelmccarty Fair enough. I'm right there with you on anything that creeps or crawls on land. And you won't see me swimming in the ocean any time soon (or ever). Hah!

[@EveningReader]

I have The Soul of an Octopus on my shelf to read, which I bought after seeing your review on your previous channel! I'm looking forward to hearing your review of Remarkably Bright Creatures. I really want to read On the Savage Side as well. That cover of The Vintner's Luck looks like the cover of a bad death metal album. That peach shirt is quite springy!

[@hellobookworm]

🐛Oh goody! Montgomery's book is amazing. I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts once you get a chance to read it. "a bad death metal album" Hah! 😂

[@kellypriede6613]

Peach is peachy on you

[@hellobookworm]

🐛Thanks for watching, Kelly. 😉

[@TangibleReads]

Enjoy

[@hellobookworm]

Thank you ☺

[@hrh597788]

Just favorited The Vintner’s Luck at the library. So it’s now on my TBR list. Thanks for the tip! The Extinction of Irena Rey is also on my radar. Hoping that my library will get a copy.

[@hellobookworm]

Ooh, I'm glad to see someone else was drawn to The Vintner's Luck. I have high hopes for that book. Please pop back once you read it and share your thoughts. Wishing you luck on getting your hands on The Extinction of Irena Rey. Happy reading!

[@cathyg.9996]

🍑 I just finished On the Savage Side today and it broke me 💔 After reading the ending, I hope to someday reread it because I will be able to read it in a whole new perspective. Tiffany McDaniel is in a league of her own and one of my favorite authors. Looking forward to your thoughts on it.

[@hellobookworm]

🐛Gotta love a book that tears your heart to pieces. I've read two McDaniel books, and both of them have destroyed me, so I'm not at all surprised to hear that her third book is devastating. Even so, thanks for the heads up. I'll make sure I'm in the right headspace before picking up that book. I couldn't agree more that Tiffany McDaniel is in a league of her own. I'm amazed I don't hear her name mentioned more often, and I'm equally stunned that her work hasn't been nominated for any major prizes (especially ones centered on women's writing). Now that you've finished On the Savage Side, will you be picking up a light read to help mend your heart?

[@cathyg.9996]

@@hellobookworm I often wondered too why Tiffany McDaniel isn’t talked about more and nominated for awards. I adored her other 2 books and can’t wait for her next one. Yes I am definitely going to read something light next. 😊

[@hellobookworm]

@@cathyg.9996 Hooray! I hope you enjoy whichever book you choose to pick up.

[@TheEmzies]

I would recommend The Axeman’s Carnival by Catherine Chidgey which is partially told from the perspective of their pet magpie.

[@hellobookworm]

Ooh, thank you for the recommendation! I've read only one book narrated by a bird and that was Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton. It's narrated by a crow, and I LOVED IT! I'm definitely interested in reading another book with a bird narrator, so I'll take a closer look at Chidgey's book. Thanks again!

[@LibrariesandLattes]

I really enjoyed Remarkably Bright Creatures, such a sweet and heartwarming book! 🩵

[@hellobookworm]

I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed it. ☺ I've yet to hear from anyone who didn't like it, which makes me even more curious to meet this Marcellus fella. Maybe I should pick up RBC after I finish reading Herc? We'll see...

[@LibrariesandLattes]

@@hellobookworm Yeah I’ve heard nothing but good things about it and totally agree with the positive reviews!! Can’t wait to hear what you think about it 😊🐙

[@juleschristiansalabatinore6543]

Hi, Hannah! I'm just curious if a cover of a book sometimes deters you from picking it up or it does not matter as long as the blurbs or the synopsis are compelling? Happy reading this weekend! ❤

[@hellobookworm]

Ooh, great question. I wouldn't say that a bad cover will completely deter me from picking up a book. If it did, then I wouldn't own a copy of The Vintner's Luck. Then again, there's no denying that I'm drawn to alluring covers. In fact, I often go out of my way to track down the most attractive edition of a book (that I can find and afford; a delicate balance to strike, especially now when money is tight). What about you? Is an unattractive cover enough to send you running? Or will you give a book a chance regardless of it's cover?

[@juleschristiansalabatinore6543]

I'm guilty of buying books based on covers. However, if reputable authors or book reviewers gave the book glowing praises, I could look past the unremarkable cover and would still end up picking it up. ☺️

[@hellobookworm]

@@juleschristiansalabatinore6543 I love this answer!

[@SteveReadswithSeamus]

Peach! Octopus. On my shelf, languishing. Maybe this is the push…

[@hellobookworm]

🐛Oh! Have you been meaning to make Marcellus' acquaintance too? Do let me know how you two get on if you get a chance to read the book.

[@joelr.ballard4264]

Can't judge a book by its (heinous) cover, but you can by the last page read . . . . and ANY story involving wine in the title (e.g."The Vintner's Luck") should get a closer look. In this case, it did; the opening page, where it reveal a sample of that euphonious prose we all love. . . . We'll see.

[@hellobookworm]

🐛I couldn't agree more, dear friend. That opening page has oodles of allure. I read a few pages of The Vintner's Luck this morning and was quickly entranced. I'm looking forward to diving back in this evening.

[@MJ-in-Canada]

Speaking of Sy Montgomery, her latest book, “Secrets of the Octopus” is fascinating, and the National Geographic photography is stunning.

[@hellobookworm]

Oh! I spotted that in my feed recently and wondered about it. But are you telling me there are color photos of . . . octopuses in it? **shudders** 😅

[@MJ-in-Canada]

@@hellobookworm Ha! Yes, there are colour photos of octopuses but they're gorgeous.

[@hellobookworm]

@@MJ-in-Canada Okay, I believe you, but also 🐙🐙🐙 😧😧😧

[@MJ-in-Canada]

@@hellobookworm When I was a child, I was terrified of octopusses, probably because of bad sci-fi movies. As I grew up, I found out what extraordinary beings they are, and I now I feel much affection toward them. There is hope for you!😄

[@hellobookworm]

@@MJ-in-Canada I am determined to believe that my view toward octopuses can change. Maybe Marcellus will be the tipping point. I'm really thinking that should be the next book from this list that I pick up after Herc. My curiosity is mounting.

[@markhayward9764]

The Jennifer Croft definitely peaked my interest... I am afraid that you are on your own with the octopus thing though. They absolutely terrify me and have done since childhood. Apropos of nothing, I like the colour peach but don't like the word...

[@hellobookworm]

🐛Hah! Same. I think my fear goes all the way back to childhood (thanks to a book of aquatic creatures I used to flip through). I think it's interesting that I can appreciate how intelligent octopuses are and admire their wily personalities, yet I can't shake the icks when I look at them. Any idea where your dislike stems from? 🐙😱

[@markhayward9764]

@@hellobookworm No idea why I am so scared of them (and squid or jellyfish). I certainly bare them no ill will and can appreciate their intelligence and even beauty at times but... like you, the ick factor is off the scale.

[@hellobookworm]

@@markhayward9764 That's so interesting. It's the same for me with spiders. I have no logical reason to be scared of them and yet a teeny tiny spider is enough to send me running from the room. Strange how these fears inexplicably manifest.

[@markhayward9764]

@@hellobookworm I have had to get used to spiders. They still scare me a bit but they scare my mum more so guess who has to deal with them? I always try not to hurt them so I can spend ages with a cup and a coaster trying to get them outside.

[@hellobookworm]

@@markhayward9764 Hoo boy, have I been there. It never feels right to kill something just because I'm afraid of it, so I've conducted a few terror-filled catch and releases myself. But... lately I've been encountering more and more videos online that say the spider you kindly escort outside can't survive there, and though you moving it is well intentioned, it's as good as killing it. If that's true, then I wonder if a quick smush wouldn't be kinder (because of course letting a spider continue to craw on the ceiling above my bed is unthinkable).

[@syd2765]

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[@hellobookworm]

Thanks for watching! 🐛