What I read August 2023

August flew by with some fun reads! Let me know what you read this month and what you plan on reading in September!
Books Mentioned in this video:
Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimura
Hounded by Kevin Hearne
Teacher of the Year by M.A. Wardell
The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis
How to Defeat a Demon King in Ten Easy Steps by Andrew Rowe
Maskerade by Terry Pratchett
Beastars by Paru Itagaki
One Piece by Eiichiro Oda

[@angelaward9746]

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series is great! It's been 20 years since I have read it but still remember it fondly and have it on my list to re-read. I started the Beastars series this month because of your videos and am really enjoying it. Thank you so much for the positive and enthusiastic bookish space you create on social media. 💜

[@r4ch4elreads]

I also read Maskerade recently and absolutely adored it. The Witches are just wonderful throughout the entire series 🥰

[@msellenandrea]

I had a parent that was an alcoholic and the trauma runs so deep that I would also possibly just say "nope" dealing with recovering alcoholics, especially in a close way. Depending on how far into their recovery they are. If its many years it wouldn't be an issue for me. It's just about being able to feel safe and when you can't handle drunk people or the smell of alcohol (especially at home, in your safe space), you don't want to constantly be afraid of that happening. So I'd say the characters reaction is realistic, but I can also see how it can come off as a shit thing to do!

[@sarahstankovic5428]

I just finished an awesome book and had to rec to you, and that is "Assistant to the Villain." "... I loved it, and if you love "legends and lattes,"you will love love love this.. Also, as always, thank you for posting.. And like a always say LIVE, LOVE, LAUGH AND LITERATURE ❤

[@user-zf8um9uo2b]

Hi, I don't usually comment, but I just wanted to say thank you for your monthly rays of sunshine, they really do help. I haven't been keeping too well and that little burst of happiness you create with your videos makes a lovely difference. In answer to what did I read in August; The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton, A Dictionary of Literary Symbols: Third Edition by Michael Ferber, Hotel World by Ali Smith, The Language of Flowers: A Miscellany by Mandy Kirkby and Undertones of War by Edmund Blunden. University study is prevalent there

[@athenacomeau4866]

I am excited for you to read The Hitchhiker's Guide series!!! I loved that one, and the first in that series is a lot of fun!

[@shuwei9420]

Your videos are such a comfort 💖 and I might finally also get on the Hitchhikers bandwagon when you start the series!

[@WRFEventing]

Highly recommend the audiobooks of Hitchhikers Guide!! Narrated by Stephen Fry and Martin Freeman - they nail the comedy.

[@EmyN]

“Paranormal Breakfast Club” omg!! That’s so true

[@AJennWhoReads]

Also def picking up the Litrpg. Thanks:)

[@nazlando]

Some great picks. I really hope Beast Player is on the tbr for September, a fab read and an equally beautiful anime too.

[@Ezeekat]

I hope so too!

[@shadowoflugia]

I only started playing Zelda games this year, including BotW and TotK! But now I DEFINITELY need to read How to Defeat a Demon King!

[@TheRobertLcollins]

I hope you are able to read the Hitch-Hiker's Guide. The first three books are among my favorite books of all time.

[@KatherineBarnfield-eb1bh]

I've just finished Lonely Castle in the Mirror. I have owned it for a while and chose to read it because you mentioned it in a previous video. I really enjoyed it.

[@sb1363]

The Hitchhikers Guide! Literally one of the formative books of my middle school years

[@trilogybooksnc]

You are such a bright spot on my social feeds and I just wanted to pop by and let you know that!! 🩷

[@user-km6si6gu3j]

I am currently reading the Percy Jackson series in a similar way to how you are reading the Narnia books. My next series I'd like to tackle is the Redwall books. Have you read them/thought about doing those for a read along?

[@GermanJavaJunkie]

I loved Teacher of the Year… buy I definitely do see where you’re coming from! Definitely fo try the next book, it comes out next month… I read an ARC and to me both characters are so lovable, they should hopefully not be any red flags 😂

[@maxxreis3787]

i appear out of nowhere as soon as ppl talk about beastars, im an expert

[@Ezeekat]

Haha, That's a super power!

[@stardust2882]

Lonely Castle in the Mirror sounds a little like The Insiders by Mark Oshiro (middle grade novel)-I’m a middle school librarian and I absolutely loved the found family element of The Insiders (it has like a touch a fantasy with a room-of-requirement type room where kids from different places can meet!!). I might need to pick up Lonely Castle now 🥰

[@mad13dog]

Just finished the first Hitchhiker’s Guide book for the first time last night! Gave it 4 stars, I think it holds up well. It’s got some great funny/satirical moments

[@LogLord454]

I thought we had some better books for your book club this year (Amina al-Sirafi!). Lonely Mirror was enjoyable. But there were bits that annoyed me. This book is meant to be found family but it never felt like this because these kids hardly talk to each other and don’t even give most basic information. Some in the club said it might be hard for some to open up. But it’s not about open up. They don’t talk about most basic things, some didn’t tell their first names. It spoiled it for me. These kids were so estranged from each other. Didn’t feel it. But I’m looking forward to The Wager.

[@EmyN]

Your hate for Narnia’s allegory to Christianity is so funny 😂

[@daedawndusk]

Do you think that How to Defeat a Demon King can be fun if you have never played Zelda? 🙊 (Love your videos btw. ((: )

[@chelsey8737]

My reading taste almost never aligns with yours but this time I did actually have Teacher of the Year on my radar. I found it randomly one day and then it started picking up a little steam so now I see reviews all the time but they're always mid-ratings, between 2.75 and 3.75. I dont engage with other peoples ratings ever so I ignored it and planned to read anyway but since I trust your judgment and combined with every other meh review, I think this one is a safe skip for me. I'm fairly picky about how disorders/chronic illness/mental illness are portrayed and I dont think Id like this one

[@GreenPen94]

I had to stop watching…I’m halfway through Lonely Castle that I know enough to be spoiled by bits and pieces 😅

[@ayoolukoga9829]

Seek ye out of the book of the LORD, and read. Isaiah 34:16