Monthly Wrap Up & Book of the Month: September 2023

Mike closes down the month by talking about his book of the month, most popular content, and channel growth in September 2023.

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0:00 Introduction
0:48 What I Read in September
6:37 Book of the Month for September
8:45 Channel Growth in September
10:37 Most Popular Content in September
14:35 Channel Goals for October
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[PhilipChaseTheBestofFantasy]

Another great month, Mike! Though I’m the last person on Earth to watch a horror movie, I really enjoyed the dynamic between you and your wife over on Mike’s Media Reviews. I’m glad glad you’re not retiring from BookTube!

[Michael_R_Miller]

Thanks for the kind words on Ascendant I am especially glad you mentioned that there is no 'chosen one' element as that's a critical differentiator for me, yet sometimes I see people calling it a 'chosen one story'.

Glad you liked it and I hope you enjoy Unbound even more when you get a chance to pick it up!!

[fynlive]

Thank you for getting me jazzed about reading again, seriously thank you so much.

[RRW]

Flowers for Algernon is really the book that turned me into a "reader" during HS. I think I read it my junior year and it was the first book that ever consumed me and I got then why people loved to read. Because I had wondered how anyone could possibly enjoy or want to read voluntarily.

I would go on to learn that I loved all genres of books, even romance novels. I fell in love with fantasy after I devoured Dune. I fell in love with historical fiction after reading Pillars of the Earth and then onto John Jakes' book. I loved horror, especially disturbing stuff, after reading IT, The Stand, Needful Things, and then onto Brian Lumley's books. Then onto everything by Sidney Sheldon, Pat Conroy (massive fan!).

Anyway, it all started wirh Flowers for Algernon. Then in college I learned to read the classics and decided to go the route if Literature, because of Flowers.

I want to end with Mike talking about the bonding over reading with his son. I did this with my son too, we read Harry Potter books and I turned him into a reader because like me, he found it to be a chore he couldn't get into. I made the mistake of first going with Dune, his mind was too young for it. So I was SO thankful for the HP books because I loved them as much aa he did! I think it was the second book or third, but I cut work and let him cut school a day so we could buy the book and start it. It's a great memory.

[Jessica-usgh]

I haven't read much fantasy and what I have read is because of watching your channel. So I love October horror reads. But honestly I just love listening to a passionate reader discuss books in general.

[andyroberts]

I've just finished reading 'Little Heaven'. Absolutely enjoyed and devoured it! If you love his other book 'The Troop' you'll love this. Look forward to reading more of his

[mattamant]

I also read the limited edition of The Sword Of Kaigen, which ended up being my book of the year, knocking The Road out of that top spot.

[heidi]

Mike since you recommended the Leftovers I have been binge watching and I am almost done. So far season 3 is the best. It is so strange in a good way. The experience reminds me of watching Dark.

[RalphNC]

I just finished Flowers for Algernon. Just now. Wow man, I was sobbing.

[BenLaSoul]

I already watched this video like 3 days ago but I just wanted to come back on and say how much I appreciate you. I just finished Boy's Life and that book had me laughing and crying dude. You the man, keep it up.

[michaelkibble]

I'm still reading IT and I am on chapter 7 I will be done with it today and start chapter 8 tomorrow. Thanks for not spoiling the book for me, and I hope you have a great spooky season.🎃

[BooksWithBenghisKahn]

Happy you’re so into the start of this final Expanse arc! What’d you think of Strange Dogs? Spoiler: that was my favorite short story/novella.

You’re in for such a treat with the next book!!

[bottle]

Toll the Hounds! Looking forward to a full review! hahaha

[noname]

Im so happy you enjoy One Piece 😊
It only gets better after East Blue Saga. ❤

[victoriamayes]

You’ve inspired me to give horror books a try. I usually read romance and fantasy along with others but until now, ive never tried horror. I’ve always had trouble with movies due to constant jump scares but love the stories. You inspired me to read IT by stephen king. So far im really enjoying it and im having a fun time. Thank you for inspiring me and so many others to try books or even genres we never thought we’d ever try.📖💕

[MattBramer]

Mike, congrats on 100k! I have recently joined your Discord and I'm currently reading IT and your Discord has been super helpful if I have questions, or just great to talk to!

Thank you so much for all that you do Mike!

[EmberJune]

Just finished books 2 and 3 of red rising oh my god that series is amazing.

[Michael_L_Morrison]

I read 6 books in September. My book of the month is The Fury of Kings by R.S. Moule. Great read!

[jackiesliterarycorner]

I'll have to check your other channel since I love movies and shows as much as reading. For September, I read and finished two books, which were a classic and fantasy, and both happened to take me a while to read.
The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky
The Way of Edan by Phillip Chase
I finally decided to get a Kindle since we're going on a trip to London in November and that's where I'm reading the Edan trilogy. We also got a new puppy lessening my reading time, because I had to keep an eye on the little guy. Plus, work had me scheduled a lot, but I'm pleased I read two really great books in September.

[SciFiScavenger]

100k subs is very impressive, well done. Funny how we use round numbers to gauge progress. I was very excited yesterday to breach 500 (not 500k, just...500). From little acorns and all that. I'm a recent subscriber to your channel, enjoying it. 👍