all the books I read in august (reading wrap-up📚✨)

welcome back my dudes - august was a very intense month for reading with SEVEN books, all of which had very different plots and ratings ⭐️ !! from contemporary fiction to literary classics, join me as I give you a quick rundown of every book I read last month, along with what I liked and disliked about them - whether you’re looking for your next favourite read or just love book talk, this video is for you 😎

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00:00 - intro
00:34 - a court of wings and ruin by sarah j maas
03:01 - summer by ali smith
05:27 - milk teeth by jessica andrews
07:53 - giovanni's room by james baldwin
09:46 - it ends with us by colleen hoover
11:25 - the new me by halle butlet
13:48 - the road by cormac mccarthy
16:14 - outro

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[aliyahdobetter]

I also read Giovanni’s Room in August okay this is my reading list and I read 9 books this month

- 5 ⭐️ The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak which is a fiction story about explores love, loss, and identity through the lens of a divided Cyprus, where a fig tree becomes a symbol of memory and healing.
- 4.5 ⭐️ Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon which is a fiction story about a girl with a rare illness who falls in love with her new neighbor and begins to question the boundaries of her sheltered life (i read this book when I was a kid I’m an young gen-z so it’s not an classic or anything but loved re-reading this book)
- 3 ⭐️ The Sisterhood by Courtney Thorsson an non-fiction book about the powerful community of Black women writers who shaped literary and cultural history through their collective work and support for one another
- 4.75 ⭐️ Funny Story by Emily Henry is a fiction story that is an romantic comedy about love, grief, and unexpected connections that arise between two people navigating life’s challenges.
- 4 ⭐️ Black Butterflies by Priscilla Morris is an fiction story about an artist's survival and resilience during the siege of Sarajevo, as her world is torn apart by war.
- 5 ⭐️ In Memoriam by Alice Winn which is an fiction story of love and friendship between two young soldiers during the horrors of World War I.
- 4.75 ⭐️ Conversations on Love by Natasha Lunn is an non-fiction book that explores the complexities of love through personal reflections and interviews, examining how we find, nurture, and sustain it.
4.5 ⭐️ - The Wedding People by Alison Espach (I got this for my first ever BOTM) is a fiction story that is about a woman who plans to end her life after it comes crumpling down and she visits this 5 star hotel, and miraculous ends up being the only guest there not part of the wedding party for an bridezilla but finds out there’s more to her and life than she’s ever known
5 ⭐️ - Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin is an fiction story of an American man in Paris who grapples with his sexuality and identity while in a tumultuous relationship with an Italian man.

But this overall a very great month of reading it was nice to find many solid 4 star books and a few 5 stars, I hop one or two of these books from my list peak your interest but I think you will like In Memoriam, Black Butterflies, and The Island of Missing Trees based off your reading taste

[karenwetherald]

I'm so thankful I haven't given in to the hype with "It Ends With Us" I had 0 interest in it before, and if it's possible even less interest now after your thoughts on it. I really must get on it and finally read Giovanni's Room, it sounds like an incredible story

[JJTheJuggernaut]

I'm excited to finally read Giovanni's Room! I've been meaning to forever.
I noticed you seem to read a lot of classics, as do I, so I was curious what your favorites have been. Mine are: East of Eden, The Count of Monte Cristo, Tess of the D'Ubervilles (i just read this one and loved it!), The Picture of Dorian Gray, North & South, and Little Women. I also absolutely LOVED Address Unknown which is a quick read.

[BookishBaddie]

My recommendation for you is No Land to Light On by Yara Zgheib. It follows the story of a Syrian couple living in the US as refugees and how their lives are tragically altered by the sudden travel ban of 2017. The writing was incredibly lyrical and the shift from past to present was such a great way to engage the reader.

[tabitha_h]

I LOVED Autumn in Ali Smith’s seasonal quarter but really didn’t get on with Winter so hearing that Summer is also not a vibe has helped silence the voice that was telling me I maybe had given up too early😅 great video, thank you!📚✨

[starlasell]

❤📚📚❤️ Oooo, I own Giovanni's Room and The Road. Just moved up in the list! Thank you for your reviews!

[bqsux]

Love how you included free Palestine. From the river to the sea. Thank you for being you and sharing such great reads with us, much love always.

[ooo]

oh my god being in complete DENIAL about summer ending is sooo real 😭

[danieltran]

Giovanni’s Room might be the saddest book I read this year. Just thinking about it makes my heart ache. The narrator of this book - David - ties with June from Yellowface as the most terrible protagonists I’ve seen in literature.

[badfaithu]

Glad you were able to read seven books in August.

[elenashunkova]

Found your channel this morning and I am so happy I did! I have the same feelings about all the books you are talking about that I’ve also read. And I think you are the first book reviewer who didn’t particularly like Ali Smith’s work which I can also relate to 😌🤍

[heathernependa]

The 0 rating for It Ends With Us is sending me

[ChanelChapters]

I had to DNF the new me, did not see the point - and yes ripe did it better

[disisally]

I stand with giving 0 stars to books you simply do not enjoy in any way shape or form 🗣️