the 8 books i read in april 💐 i feel the winds of genre change [cc]
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memphis
the fifth season
somebodys daughter
slaughterhouse five
the paris bookseller
destinys embrace
devil in disguise
once upon a broken heart
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the way you said you have to build up stamina for a genre before just jumping in is SO true. When I haven't read fantasy in a while I read so slowly just to get used to it again
agreed
@@molliee5183 ray bearer by Jordan Ifueko - African fantasy . Unique magic , fast paced , short.
Nevermoor by Jessica Townsend - middle grade series that captures the wonder of Harry Potter and does it in a much better story, imo.
mistborn by Brandon Sanderson - sort of fantasy heist novel at first, becomes more than that after book 1.
shadow of the gods by John Gwynne - Norse inspired, son kidnapped. Mother chasing after the kidnappers.
The cartographers by Peng Shepherd is great for this! Very light fantasy great book
Totally agree
@@molliee5183 Neil Gaiman is great for light fantasy
I've always asked myself how can book influencers read so much having other jobs and things to do, and how do they not get burnt out of how much different storys and characters have they known in such a short time. So I understand how you're feeling but you dont need to talk about 6 or more books in a wrap up to make it interesting!! i would love to see a deeper talk about 3 books sometimes. And its funny because book influencers reading so much makes us - the suscribers - feel pressure or guilty of not reading that much, and it's not your fault obviously but it's a vicious cycle of seeing our reading as a number
Don’t stress out on how many books you feel you “should” read. I would rather you read a few books that you throughly enjoyed and share those with me. Life has enough stress in it to add “ mandatory “ reading into it when you already have that for school.
Thank you for this!! It rlly helped me :)
a new memoir that has really peaked my interest is called "I'm Glad my Mom Died" by Jennette McCurdy. It's release date is in August, but it caught my attention because I grew up watching her. I know you have mentioned reading more memoirs, maybe this one will make the TBR? Anyway, thank you :)
omg thank you for saying that i really want to read it now because I used to watch her too
Added to my TBR!
I always appreciate Noelle’s range of genres! 📚
if you want to go full on high school english class with Slaughterhouse Five, I would suggest both of the Crash Course Literature videos on the book! I love me some John Green
That’s so cool you found a favorite from a viewer comment - I love how BookTube brings us together and introduces us to new books!
i actually read a bunch of books this month and it’s really motivated me to read more! my favorite read was the heartstopper series ❤️
The way I have been waiting for this video, best part of my month!
Best book this April: Daisy Jones & The Six.
I was lucky and didn’t have any disappointments. I’m feeling great about reading, I’m 3 books ahead of my Goodreads goal, and I’m excited to complete it. I’ve been checking a lot of books off my TBR at my library so I’m more motivated than ever.
Solidarity over here with the over-saturation / struggle with reading this April! For me the stress of life has affected my reading a lot. I'm not a content creator, but I do track my reading too. I've needed to slow down and enjoy the experience more just like you mentioned. Similarly as well, the books I found most joy in aren't the ones I'm enjoying at the moment. I'm proud of you for leaning in to what's working. Awesome work!!
i’m so happy that you loved the fifth season! the fantasy genre is so addicting and fun to read. i love the amount of imagination that goes into it and the world building!!
noelle! the stationery shop is such a beautiful historical fiction with romance in it! it's a little politic heavy in the beginning but the character growth and their lives take over and it was absolutely beautiful, one of my favorites i've read so far this year!
I don't know if you have read these books but Pachinko and the stationery shop of Tehran are absolute gems
there's a podcast on all of Vonnegut's books called Kurt Vonneguys (each episode is about a specific book), it's so good, the Slaughterhouse-Five one is 2+ hours long
Ooooh! 🖤🤍 Definitely going to find this.
thank you for sharing about booktube pressure!!! i adore your content and appreciate your honesty, please never feel pressured to read if you don't feel like it :)
i don't know why, but i really loved this video.. you talk so fluently and calmly and it is just the most relaxing thing to listen to you .. lots of love
I'm currently preparing a competitive exam (it's next week) so i haven't had any time to watch youtube these past few months, but i really missed you and your videos !! love you 💛I also REALLY relate to your reading fatigue !!!
I can not believe you are already nearly at 200k. I am SO excited for you. I think when I started watching you, the channel was under like 5k? I dunno, but I am really happy for you!
went home after school an hour ago and told myself this day would go PERFECT if you happened to post a video. love you for making my day better 🎉🥰
Just Kids is one of my favorite books of all time!! Really exited for you to read it:)
I appreciate your videos so much, they helped me find reading again as one of my favorite hobbies ♥️
april was SUCH a rough reading month bc I was sick w hay fever for most of it. didnt LOVE the books I read this month, but I did read holes which is one of my comfort movies so that was nice 😌
I’ve received numerous compliments on your earrings! I love them! They may be my favorite Ana Luisa piece!
just had to pause the video and say omg Noelle youre so gorgeous and it really shows in this video!! i literally cannottt go you bestie
So excited you are picking up Just Kids this month. I've been meaning to read it for ages, so I'll give it a go in May as well! Loved the video xx
Your nails 🙌 yes. So pretty. I am with you 1000% with romance covers and slow to no spicy time.
For me I had a huge reading slump in April. I am currently reading The Book of Cold Cases. It is a page turner. I love short chapters.
Hi Noelle!! If you’re interested in reading more historical fiction i would recommend any Kate Morton book. Some of my favorites from this author are "The lake house" and "The forgotten garden". The good thing about these books is that they are not only historical fiction but also mystery!☺️👏🏻
Always the best videos!
I can’t wait for your review of just kids, OMG you are going to love it!
For historical fiction, I read Heirs of Falcon Point a little while ago and it became my new favorite historical fiction. It's like written by various authors but each character was written so well! Also, your videos are a blessing! Thanks for sharing your reads with us ❤️
Historical Fiction Rec: The Book of Lost Names
Another one you might like that combines historical elements, romance, Shakespeare, and adventure is Juliet by Anne Fortier.
im excited to hear your thoughts on woman warrior!! i was assigned it in high school and it was probably one of my fave books i had to read for school. i loved the folktale elements i still remember the 'vibe' it curated you know? happy may!
Historical fiction recommendation: The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave. Set in Norway in 1617, premise is that a remote Norwegian island is hit by a storm that kills all the men, leaving the women to fend for themselves and the story is about them 🌊 the writing is gorgeous and the characters are super engrossing and believable
Just got my booklist for my spring courses. So many good ones!
You describe reading fatigue perfectly! I completely relate. Thankfully, "Stealing Home", the first book in the "Sweet Magnolias" series, has helped me enjoy reading again. Less numbers, more getting lost in the story of a well written book. :) I am glad you are coming out of your reading fatigue, too. I hope you find rest and relaxation in your upcoming reads. :)
I like to think of reading as a form of consuming entertainment on par with watching tv or movies because it is a form of enjoyment and self care. I would never be mad at myself for “watching less television” and doing some other form of self care or just acknowledging that I am bored with TV at the moment. So I try to look at reading the same way! Also, there is a variety of book content that can be made without having to read new books! I love your reading vlogs even if they are short! Also, when you compile lists of books for certain moods/genres! We just love you and want you to enjoy your form of self care
You should read The Reading List, it came to me a similar way as to how The Paris Bookseller came to you! It made me remember how important and magical reading is! It’s not the best book ever but definitely recommend!
Ooh! You said memoir and then asked me my favorite April book. I absolutely loved Debbie Reynolds' memoir titled Unsinkable. I had the audio book, and it's like she narrates this old Hollywood tour. Her gravelly voice is so great!
Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres! It can be so incredible when done well!
Some of my personal favorites:
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Every Man Dies Alone by Hans Fallada
Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart
Raphael, Painter in Rome by Stephanie Storey
Noelle, your eyes are stunning!
Anyhoo, a historical fiction I really enjoyed was The Huntress by Kate Quinn.
And Lisa Kleypas is one of my fave historical romance authors, but Devil in Disguise was one of my least favorite of her books. The Hathaway series by her is soo good though.
I was a bit meh about reading this month, right until the very last few days. I read Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood, and I literally couldn't put it down! I was actually feeling anxious, excited, anticipation.... and that hasn't happened for a long time! I'm excited to read the second book in the series in May! I hope you are well and having a good May so far! xx
Dancing girls is a historical fiction also set in France! Beginning is quite slow but plot really thickens when the focus is shifted onto the older sister. The author basically saw a sculpture and decided to make a backstory for the unnamed girl depicted in it which is quite neat and I think it’ll be a quick read for you
Noelle, you would LOVE Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino. It represents the short story + translated fiction + dream-like stories + beautiful prose + historical fiction qualities you may be looking for. It's honestly like reading poetry in prose form
I haven’t read a book in two months, I have two unfinished ones from march before I started school and became swamped with other stuff to do and read, I don’t know if this happens to anyone else but I feel guilty reading for pleasure when I have to read stuff for school, and I miss it so much so I really admire you lol I hope I can read again soon when exams are over
Hey Noelle, I feel you! I hate the pressure to read a great quantity of books a month and that’s the reason why I stopped watching book tube even though I love it so much. I probably had a 7 month break and that’s when I found my love for reading again. I’m currently reading “Midnight Library” by matt Haig and love it so far:). I also feel sometimes that I “have to read” certain (hyped) books in order to be a part of society or I’m the one missing out on something, which is bullshit obviously! I only have one life and don’t want to spend it reading books that I’m certainly not interested in...
Glad I watched your video! Much Love!
so excited for my May reading month!!! just finished exams and so excited to get back on my reading game 🥰
I can't wait to see you talking about Just Kids 🖤🖤🖤 It's one of my favorites books.
gotta say noelle you described the fifth season and somebody's daughter oh so well! made me want to rreread n.k but my feelings can't take it haha always enjoy hearing your thoughts on what you've read.
your hair in this video...STUNNING
OMG I loved your nail polish!!
I recommand City of Girls as historical fiction (and potentially The Diviners if you're in the mood for a spooky one even in May)♡
City of Girls was such an amazing book!
Noelle, we love you so much and want you to enjoy reading always 🤍 I think we’d all be super okay with less books in wrap ups. Quality > Quantity. I’d rather you be happy and enjoy reading than worried about making the videos ‘good enough’ cause the more you enjoy the process- the more natural it will be 🥰
That being said. Everyone goes through reading slumps and it’s okay. I think I’m in one now or else all the books I pick are not very good or not the genre I need rn lol.
Love you so much beauty! Grateful for any content from you as always- you make me smile and somehow bring me excitement and comfort simultaneously. Thanks for doing what you do. SO EXCITED every time I see a new Noelle video.
Wow. Nail on the head, Noelle! I just started uploading to my lifestyle/reading channel and I definitely get reading fatigue… I’m a super avid reader and was starting to get into a slump that felt a little deeper than usual.
I’ve been taking it easier and being more purposeful with the content I want to consume. Thankfully, I’m reading I am, I am, I am and The Bell Jar and I am loving them and I am really taking my time with them. 😊
I also LOVED hamnet this month!! And also The House of the Spirits. Which is huge on generational storytelling if you haven’t read it. Both 4+ star books.
I’m done with this semester after 10 am on Wednesday, and I am so excited to begin tackling my summer break TBR!
The only book I got through this month was Death on the Nile, and I loved it so much
i picked up hamnet after seeing your vlog and omgggggggggggggggg i loved it and i totally didnt expect to love it as much as i did but it was so amazing T^T
I just bought The Paris Bookseller! can't wait to read it.
I can't remember if you've read Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead, but if not - it is a great piece of historical fiction. I also really really loved The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak.
You and I have similar tastes in books; however, I don't do much romance any more and am happy to hear you are moving on and into more bulky readings like historical fiction!
BENEATH A SCARLET SKY is my fav historical fiction of all time
I read a couple of the Women’s Prize shortlist nominations. The Circle and The Island of Missing Trees. Both of which were so so good. Also read The Remains of the Day. It’s been my fave Ishiguro so far I think. Thanks for sharing your current reads Noelle!
my fav books were house in the cerulean sea and under the whispering door (both by tj klune) they were both sososo SO fantastic. they had me either laughing or crying throughout the whole book. i think klune has become one of my new favorite authors!
i actually wasn’t disappointed by any of the books i read in april! i’m trying to branch out with the genres that i read since a majority of the books that i’ve read before this month were fantasy. contrary to you, i’m actually trying to get into romance! i read get a life chloe brown and really enjoyed it. i plan to read the other two books but i’m not sure what other romance i might pick up!
It's a toss up between Ready Player One and In the Dream House for my favorite book read in April- both read on your suggestion so thank you! I also came up with a plan for "monthly themes" for reading through the rest of the year to help me figure out what to read next on my TBR. I'm feeling very organized!
I’ve had such a great reading month! I finished finals so I’ve been on a big kick, very excited to finally be reading the new Emily Henry book!
I picked and read I am I am I am because of you and absolutely loved it !!
Not about this video- but needed to thank you for mentioning Brene Browns the gifts of imperfection. I listened through hoopla- it's only like 4 and a half hours if that and I'm still ruminating on it. Beginning felt a little expected, but as it went on what she had to say about shame and all of these other things really were things I needed to hear. It's one I wanna revisit because it gave me a lot to think about, and there were a lot of things she said about what actually makes us feel fulfilled that I don't want to lose sight of. Been hearing her name for ages, but hearing you mention it was the little kick I needed. Thank you for that
PS- if the book content making causing reading burnout remember it happens to everyone. Mix it up, take a break, but most of all take care of you and have fun.
PPS really wanna read all the light we cannot see- but I expect it to be very emotional and not sure I'm ready yet (Historical fiction) Have you read this yet? Happy you picked up Patti Smith- I have another one of hers and have been meaning to get to her writing. Maybe this month you'll have made me grab that one :)
In April I actually read more books than the rest of the year combined so far! Going back and re-reading Catching Fire definitely rekindled my love for reading
The best book I read this month was Natasha Sholl's memoir called Found, Wanting. It's a memoir about grief, as it begins when her partner dies suddenly when she's only 22. It deals with heavy subjects but at the same time it talks about life, its mundanity, its highs and lows... and the writing was also so beautiful. I higly recommend it !!
Favourite book this month & maybe new favourite book ever(!) is the house in the cerulean sea. ❤️❤️❤️
I felt the same way with the beginning of The Fifth Season and I DNF'd it but your review makes me think I should pick it up again!
I didn’t realize I had a thing with hands as well until I learned that you did. My knuckles and bones in general are smaller than normal, so my knuckles are tiny and give me plump, childlike looking hands. I find myself constantly looking at other people’s hands and comparing mine and theirs and finding things I like or dislike about hands without realizing at first. Glad to know my hand obsession isn’t a one-off lol
Reader burnout is a real thing. Add a few other things into the blender, and it can become overwhelming.
Regardless if you read 20 books, or five, I'm hear for your wrap-ups. My TBR has grown. And your take on what you read, is always refreshing.
Stay true to you! 💜
I've recently read Pachinko by Lee Min Jee and IT WAS FREAKING AMAZING. The writing is really subtle but the story really telling and you know the author did a lot of research on this.
I’m excited to read the historical fiction recs here. First, please don’t feel you need to read a ton of books a month! I sit with my Goodreads open while watching your videos and love whatever you talk about. For historical fiction, I LOVED Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon. The Alice Network was also really enjoyable. Both five stars for me. Memoirs - Finding Freedom: A Cook’s Story; Remaking a Life From Scratch. And finally, you’ve probably read it already but Mary Jane was awesome.
My favorite Memoirs this month were Free by Lea Ypi and The Undocumented Americans & my favorite fiction was probably Drive your plows over the bones of the dead!! i read a lotttt over easter weekend and felt a bit tired after tbh now I am getting back into it! :) love to see you pick up what you are feeling like, reading should be fun and enjoyable above all else
love & fury is also a really good historical fiction!! it's such a beautiful book, my favorite that i read in april!
I tell you what's serendipitous, as you mentioned The Paris Bookseller I was strolling through the kobo deals and coming across the ebook at 0.99£. Catching!
idk what it is but i’ve been having the best reading months this year!! like 4 or 5 star ratings more than my usual 3 so i’m eating up all the books with no end in sight
I haven't been able to do any reading at all since my exam season started and it's made me very sad. I finish on Monday though so I'll finally be free to read some of the books you've suggested :)
Have you heard of The Binding by Bridget Collins? It's an historical romance set in the 19th century that has magical elements. The romance is so well built and it deals with memories, book binding, forbidden love etc. My favourite historical fiction is the Aubrey & Maturin series. I don't think it's your thing but it's 21 books long and it's some of the best writing and characters I've ever read, they are so real. Also I hope your reading fatigue clears soon, the pressure to read lots can be heavy and reading is for enjoyment and we understand! Have a great reading month Noelle!
My favorite: Heartstopper through all volumes currently release. I haven’t read something so lighthearted and sweet in a while so it was a nice change of pace.
My least and probably my 2022 albatross: The Sound and the Fury by Faulkner. I’ve never read Faulkner but felt up to the challenge in March. I then lost that drive so it’s been sitting in my Libby, with me being too stubborn to DNF
A memoir recc: High Risk Homosexual. It’s new and I believe the authors debut. I really connected to it as a queer person but I also loved reading a memoir from someone relatively young.
All I can say is congrats to you on your reading 8 books for the month of April as I started 6 books and finished zero books in April as struggling with my mental health issues please stay safe and enjoy your reading love your Australia friend John xxxx
When you said you’ve gone through a genre switch I was thinking you were going to read more fantasy. I’m so glad you said general fiction, memoirs, and historical fiction. You’re one of the only booktubers (and Ariel) who read the genres that I do and do not heavily read fantasy.
ah yes, historical fiction is my personal favorite genre! i’d recommend the book of lost names, the lovely war (combines Greek mythology and HF), the henna artist by alka joshi, and the last queen by chitra banerjee divakaruni if you want to dabble into some Indian HF :)
My favorite book this month was definitely the Heartstopper series!! I loved it so much! The biggest disappointment of the month was The summer I turned pretty series ugh it was so so bad I have the whole thing a 1.5-2 stars. My reading this month has been okay 😊 I’ve definitely been feeling more meh about reading but I’ve ordered a ton of new reads so I’m super excited about those!
I recently read the the memoir The Glass Castle and loved it. Another favorite memoir of mine is Another Bullshit Night in Suck City. Also, the Ink to Film podcast talks about slaughterhouse five in depth.
Ug I did so well last year and this year I have read TWO books. 😩 My kids have read 79 books and they have inspired me to get my butt in gear. Summer break starts for us in 2 weeks and I have a stack ready!!
i look forward to every single one of your videos
We've all been there, I feel pressure not even being a booktuber or other bookish influencer. Numbers are trash, we are here for the vibes!
I definitely just went through a bit of a slump too! I decided to lower my goals/ expectations for myself and only pick up books that I'm excited about. I want to focus more on quality rather than quantity.
OMG you're wearing your earrings! I just bought a pair! They're so lovely (:
So happy you got into slaughterhouse five! I didn’t like it the first time I read it and now I have a tattoo from the book. I love it more each time I read it.
If you want to get into Vonnegut a little more, you should look into his letters. There’s an event called letters live which letters from famous folks are read to an audience. Ian McKellen reads a letter Vonnegut wrote in his old age and Benedict Cumberbatch reads a letter Vonnegut wrote to a school board once he heard they burned copies of his books. So so so good. 💛💛💛💛💛
i have also been on a huge period piece binge, books, shows and movies! would love to see a vid of your fave period pieces once you have read a few more :)
The Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier is a slow-paced but absolutely delectable historical fiction.I read it as a teenager and it's the novel that made me fall in love with historical literature. Because it takes place in Holland of the seventeenth centurie and is inspired by the Vermeer's most famous painting, the book is so atmospherical and picturesque. I just loved the pages that simply described Vermeer's atelier, space, light, colours, etc. It was just so mesmerizing to read. Anyways, I hope that this little suggestion will get to you! Have fun:))
“Lovely war” is a historical fiction I think you would like 👌🏻
I read 23 books in April and no one is more shocked than me 😳 had 3 faves of the month- Sleeping Giants, Local Woman Missing, & Ice Plant Barbarians book 2
Oh my!!
@@LittlePinkBonBon that’s the most I’ve read in a month ever in my life lol
How?
@@erincarr9411 I had spring break off from work and literally just read and read. Also, about a fourth we’re audiobooks, half were physical reads, & the other fourth we’re hybrids. I honestly don’t know lol
I loved Sleeping Giants!
i’m not sure if you’ve already read Lovely War but i’d totally recommend that one if you’re in a historical fiction mood!! i’m not much of a gal for that genre but i could tell for someone who is, it’s really good. beautiful writing and a fun concept
Hey Noelle! Considering your interest in reading memoirs and your recent trip to Paris, as well as your good experience with The Paris Bookseller, I recommend you to read "Shakespeare and Company", the memoir that Sylvia Beach wrote about creating her bookshop in Paris. I loved this book because it talks a lot about books, but also it talks a lot about American authors that moved to Paris during the lost decade, such as Fitzgerald and Hemingway.
april was a pretty good reading month; i read it happened one summer with a friend and rated it 5 stars :)
i also felt pretty rejuvenated last month and ended up reading more than i had in a while! my favorite was sea of tranquility by emily st. john mandel, i just got fully immersed in it! and also enjoyed a short story collection called cursed bunny by bora chung. really interested in reading somebody's daughter after the way you talked about it! greetings from argentina, noelle x