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I'm Bec, a fantasy, sci-fi and romance reader! :)
Let's discuss GOOD nonfiction books!
I'm surprised by the great nonfiction titles I've recently read, even if they don't have dragons, swords or magic in them. (I'm shocked that nonfiction isn't boring, which sounds so silly, of course it's interesting!)
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What I'm reading RIGHT NOW playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLAbRJG2zOel8VsMtrtMLp-4gohVz1UjrK&si=lf7xUoXFTPeOcGEf
Recent vlog (organising my bookshelf): ruclips.net/video/t5_glbGYl3g/видео.htmlsi=qmXRem-Z2NFftiW3
August TBR: ruclips.net/video/7MVC_b1k6Mw/видео.htmlsi=R-lBu6PNaF2aDaGe
MY SOCIALS:
Blog: becklebooks.wordpress.com/
Twitter: becklebooks
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RELEVANT VIDS:
What I'm reading RIGHT NOW playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLAbRJG2zOel8VsMtrtMLp-4gohVz1UjrK&si=lf7xUoXFTPeOcGEf
Recent vlog (organising my bookshelf): ruclips.net/video/t5_glbGYl3g/видео.htmlsi=qmXRem-Z2NFftiW3
August TBR: ruclips.net/video/7MVC_b1k6Mw/видео.htmlsi=R-lBu6PNaF2aDaGe
MY SOCIALS:
Blog: becklebooks.wordpress.com/
Twitter: becklebooks
Instagram: becklebooks
Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/user/show/24877192-bec-becklebooks...
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Books I want to read ASAP | Library TBR
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I get a bit trigger-happy when it comes to library holds, so here is everything I've got my eye on! From romantasy to nonfiction, my to be read pile just keeps growing... RELEVANT VIDS: What I'm reading RIGHT NOW playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLAbRJG2zOel8VsMtrtMLp-4gohVz1UjrK&si=lf7xUoXFTPeOcGEf Recent vlog (organising my bookshelf): ruclips.net/video/t5_glbGYl3g/видео.htmlsi=qmXRem-Z2NFftiW3 August...
What I'm Reading Right Now | Using THICC books to distract myself from anticipated releases
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I'm wading through my August to be read plans, even though my online order for anticipated releases got messed up. I'm reading what I want but not WHAT I WANT, you get me. RELEVANT VIDS: What I'm reading RIGHT NOW playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLAbRJG2zOel8VsMtrtMLp-4gohVz1UjrK&si=lf7xUoXFTPeOcGEf Recent vlog (organising my bookshelf): ruclips.net/video/t5_glbGYl3g/видео.htmlsi=qmXRem-Z2NFftiW3 The W...
Arranging my bookshelf is the same as organising my life right?
Просмотров 10419 часов назад
Ironically I started this vlog because I wanted more direction with my August reading, but oopsie I spiralled! Enjoy the resulting chaos. August TBR: ruclips.net/video/7MVC_b1k6Mw/видео.htmlsi=295Not0u2shJTDdc RELEVANT VIDS: Unhaul (goodbye books!): ruclips.net/video/QuyxDg43Xd4/видео.htmlsi=hQTnsvViyJl8DJ7f What I'm reading RIGHT NOW: ruclips.net/video/loIjaJSZKbc/видео.htmlsi=O0K0iCgPl5ExakXQ...
The WORST books of 2024 (so far!)
Просмотров 337День назад
I've experienced many disappointing books in 2024, a lot of them were anticipated releases... :( RELEVANT VIDS: Simple Cosmere Guide: ruclips.net/video/iKxdvMiXsKQ/видео.htmlsi=Kp6q2X7d3kn3C1dJ Brandon Sanderson playlist (reviews & guides): ruclips.net/p/PLAbRJG2zOel_z_QpadAw4_p7TsqifDCww&si=srSPdZi8aBBmbuVU The Atlas Recap: ruclips.net/video/OeOaKxw4ZYc/видео.htmlsi=O-O3wU-paDADIIMf The Atlas ...
What I'm Reading Right Now | Fantasy & Trauma, apparently.
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Welcome to a new weekly update about my current reads! In this video I dip into nonfiction titles; I'm also starting a few fantasy books. Let me know what your current reads are in the comments! :) RELEVANT VIDS: The Way of Kings BEST Moments: ruclips.net/video/ywDyE8RJUl8/видео.htmlsi=d0r-q-vsKe-iN8v6 August TBR: ruclips.net/video/7MVC_b1k6Mw/видео.htmlsi=R-lBu6PNaF2aDaGe Reading check-in (fai...
Time to get rid of books!
Просмотров 27214 дней назад
Goodbye books, it's about time! All reviews and recap vids are linked in description. :) RELEVANT VIDS: Reading check-in (fails, wins, goals): ruclips.net/video/VmIP7FcnXfQ/видео.htmlsi=TYKKBuUH4JyksY3m The Fragile Threads of Power review: ruclips.net/video/0vCtv-HsIzA/видео.htmlsi=ljcv04e5nEhfgkUe Shades of Magic RECAP: ruclips.net/video/JXxSI92A-vM/видео.htmlsi=igNloD96YwBgJktr The Bone Seaso...
Reading Check-In | Wins, fails and goals!
Просмотров 7914 дней назад
Hello and welcome to my Twice A Year Tag! I made this tag to keep my goals in mind throughout the year and not just at the start and end where I tend to forget things... how is my reading going, though? Watch to find out! RELEVANT VIDS: August TBR plans: ruclips.net/video/7MVC_b1k6Mw/видео.htmlsi=PH2CfZpwpzEPc3qr Can I finish my tbr by July: ruclips.net/video/TWdMFSsh3os/видео.htmlsi=fRF7GghMqq...
8 REVIEWS | July Wrap Up
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I have some spicy book reviews for you! Lots of misses in July means: personal rage. BUT there was one new book that I'm eager to reread. One is better than one, right... RELEVANT VIDS: August TBR plans: ruclips.net/video/7MVC_b1k6Mw/видео.htmlsi=PH2CfZpwpzEPc3qr Dragons reading vlog: ruclips.net/video/2_5nkSWoRA8/видео.htmlsi=TpTDaQyluLnTV8gl The Way of Kings Best Moments: ruclips.net/video/yw...
August TBR | 2024
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Hopefully some August anticipated releases will boost my mediocre reading streak! RELEVANT VIDS: The Way of Kings BEST Moments: ruclips.net/video/ywDyE8RJUl8/видео.htmlsi=d0r-q-vsKe-iN8v6 I finished my TBR pile: ruclips.net/video/vLdkzpVy8mw/видео.htmlsi=iKuH6G2JFlHhmmAD Recent wrap up (14 book reviews): ruclips.net/video/FppWqK_NLqE/видео.htmlsi=3 25MqRnRUDmDmM MY SOCIALS: Blog: becklebooks.wo...
Reading Popular Dragon Books | VLOG
Просмотров 9228 дней назад
Are these releases worth reading? I had a mixed bag, that's for sure. RELEVANT VIDS: Mid Year Freak Out Tag (updated!): ruclips.net/video/LfbJi3rIqX0/видео.htmlsi=bCcXHk9jejvpr4_n July TO BE READ: ruclips.net/video/ZI11Wcg20pE/видео.htmlsi=8nUIp7_DmQW30Yix Book reviews playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLAbRJG2zOel8mXKuKbTX3sxj7pqvUtMvv&si=5CJ44lXjgjAKnRrh MY SOCIALS: Blog: becklebooks.wordpress.com/ Twi...
The Way of Kings Best Moments!
Просмотров 198Месяц назад
These are my favourite moments across Stormlight, book 1! (AKA, Kaladin rules.) RELEVANT VIDS: Tress of the Emerald Sea review: ruclips.net/video/5rrhZHmAruI/видео.htmlsi=DSkjXKsenkYCRGGM Yumi and the Nightmare Painter review: ruclips.net/video/N8CphRVdT4Q/видео.htmlsi=HpEDW5j3XO7jcL6A Frugal Wizard’s Handbook review: ruclips.net/video/rrW_1EiLrXE/видео.htmlsi=aB1ti2u2dC40S97C The Sunlit Man re...
The Fragile Threads of Power | SPOILER REVIEW
Просмотров 83Месяц назад
I think I’m in the minority when it comes to this book… here are my spoiler thoughts! I also did a spoiler recap for the Shades of Magic trilogy: ruclips.net/video/JXxSI92A-vM/видео.htmlsi=qmXs88dprhU2ganj RELEVANT VIDS: Book reviews playlist: ruclips.net/p/PLAbRJG2zOel8mXKuKbTX3sxj7pqvUtMvv&si=GpX7Xm2QXyf62H5c MY SOCIALS: Blog: becklebooks.wordpress.com/ Twitter: becklebooks Instag...
MID YEAR FREAK OUT TAG (updated!)
Просмотров 92Месяц назад
NEW ANSWERS INCOMING! I re-did my mid year check in (because I pre-filmed my other video). What books were disappointing and which releases are worth anticipating? RELEVANT VIDS: The Atlas Complex Review: ruclips.net/video/wzfrrtv0o08/видео.htmlsi=5QhdxpcZe5hFbSi9 I finished my whole tbr, here's how: ruclips.net/video/vLdkzpVy8mw/видео.htmlsi=B9mLJDjZy04zgO0i April Wrap Up (ft...): ruclips.net/...
I finished all of my books?! #ZeroTBR
Просмотров 337Месяц назад
I have ZERO physical books on my to be read pile! How did I reduce my tbr from 200 books to ZERO? :) My progress and a check-in tag are all linked below! RELEVANT VIDS: My TBR shelf in 2020: ruclips.net/video/Iao_DN6Nxf8/видео.htmlsi=QMfrlgPfnLp_hjF8 To KEEP or to UNHAUL vlog: ruclips.net/video/TYHbzeLVrMc/видео.htmlsi=hoQXh_wn2fNooRIR Attempting to read my TBR cart #1: ruclips.net/video/KTx3L1...
Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere | A Simple Guide
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Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere | A Simple Guide
The Bone Season RECAP (before you read The Mime Order)
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The Bone Season RECAP (before you read The Mime Order)
20 Questions Book Tag ✨ (get to know me better! )
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20 Questions Book Tag ✨ (get to know me better! )
Anticipated releases were disappointing | READING VLOG
Просмотров 1173 месяца назад
Anticipated releases were disappointing | READING VLOG
Post Apocalyptic Book Recommendations!
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Post Apocalyptic Book Recommendations!
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Oh no, now I'm afraid to read "The Atlas Six"
That book is great. The third one isn’t. 🫡😂
Fab picks! I think you'd enjoy what we want by Charlotte Fox Weber. I love to listen to non fiction audio books. Some of my other faves are the trading game, sex at dawn, this is going to hurt and permission to screw up.
Thank you for the recommendations! 😍
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I am so sad right now.... i really loved the first one the second one was okayish. But the last one was so dissapointing. What happend to all the cool characters.... 😢😢😢
Truly what a disappointment. 😅
Thank you, this was very helpful! I feel like the beginning of this book was very confusing and watching this halfway through really helped me understand the plot.
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I am currently plodding through the 3rd book of 3BP. Loved the netflix show and thought I'd give the books a try, I haven't noticed much mistreatment of female characters yet, but I still have about 500p to read so who knows. It's quite sciencey so it's taking me a while to get through but I find the overall story to be really interesting!
Ivanhoe is probably the best classic I've read, I also have the once and future king by T.H White on my TBR for classics. To Kill a Mockingbird, is one of the easier classics I've read and it was worth the read although it had it's ups and downs. From what I've hears the book The Three-Body problem is much better than the tv show, so it'll be interesting to hear what you think of it.
I'm amazed you haven't read To Kill A Mockingbird. I assumed you would have read it in school. 😆 It was one of my Year 10 English texts but I'd already read it for fun when I was in Year 8. It's a modern classic so the language is easier than the older works you probably associate classics with, and it's still topical and relevant to society today, so you might enjoy it and you might find it easier in audio format (I find most classics are easier to consume as audios). I'm on the fence for you though. I read 'A Marvellous Light' about 2 years ago. I liked it and gave it 3 stars but I wasn't interested in continuing the series. I remember thinking the magic system was good, and if you do like it, the third book recently came out so you won't even have to wait for the rest of the series to be released! I added The Three-Body Problem to my audiobook list several months ago because I heard so many good things about it. I still haven't gotten around to it and I might just end up watching the show instead. 😆
Right?! I’m surprised I never read it for school. I’m glad to hear that about its language so fingers crossed as an audio it works for me. I’m dubious but willing. 😂
Switching t-shirts to simulate the day changing is so real 😂
You get me. 😂
I’ve read five and want to read the three body problem!❤
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I have nothing to add, just here to say hi. 😆
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I still need to read all of my 23 physical books I won since last year on Goodreads Giveaways!! I've only read two of them. But I also have 4 bookshelves full of new books I haven't read either! I like audio books, too.
The Phoenix Keeper sounds interesting!
Fae and historical fantasy make me sprint in the opposite direction.
I genuinely love the face you make in your thumbnails for disappointed book reviews, but those Brandon Sanderson ones made me sad for you because I knew you'd had such high hopes.
Great job, very enjoyable vicariously to observe! :D
Weirdly, I think this is the first time I've ever heard someone describe what The Will of the Many is actually about. So that's good to know. 😆 The realest thing in this video is saying you're planning to clean, and then coming back a week later and being like, 'Yeah... that didn't happen.'
I’m glad the description happened early cos there’s no way my train was staying on the rails for later. 😂
Loved this! I also need to organize my shelves/life. 😅
Bet wishes with what you do choose to read.
Isn't there a saying that goes something like, "satisfying shelf, satisfying life" 🤣🤣
I knew it 🤣
I had to get this on audiobook and force myself to listen to it in the car. I could not get through it! Im pretty sure I only have a vague idea of what happened bc of how little this book kept my attention. I was hoping to come here and find another awesome summary video, but alas, you suffered juat as much as i did!
I agree sanderson's quality has greatly been diminished as of late. He is focusing on quantity over quality. I thought yumi was horrible. I'm in no rush to read sunlit man.
I have a Sunlit Man review but if you feel similarly about his other kickstarters, it’s fairly similar… 😬
Here's my worst books so far Taming 7 by chloe Walsh Some desperate glory by Emily tesh Same time next summer by annabel Monaghan Steelstriker by marie lu It happened one summer by tessa bailey
By the way I Who Have Never Known Men was a pretty good one.
Well done. You gained a subscriber.
I dnfed Black Sun like 20% in. The Atlas Complex was such a hot mess, one of my worst read of the year. The second one was my favorite though. I have special edition of the trilogy and don"t know what to do about it since I loved the first 2. I recently unhauled the first two books of the Malazan serie and it was so freeing ! The insistence of the fans saying you have to push through even if you didn't like the first one is so uuuuuggh. No thanks. I hated the way it was written (with characters just reacting to stuffs and never settling in their heads) and the super vague magic system. It took me 3 years to do so.
Ah, Malazan. What a relief to finally unhaul it - I’m refusing to start it because I think I’d be the same as you!
Those De Castell books are so pretty. It's a shame they're not good. 😆
Don’t get me started. 💀
I found Body Keeps the Score very engaging (and a little disturbing), very glad I read and thought about it!
Completely agree!
'Fantasy and trauma' just sounds like another description for real life 😂 When you said updates at the start and end of every week, I thought you meant separate videos and I was like, 'That's ambitious'. But this makes a lot more sense! I'm very proud of you for reading more non-fiction this year. I know you've always said you don't like non-fiction, but I've always felt that there's a non-fiction subject out there for everyone and it's just a matter of finding what works for you. So I'm glad to see you branching out.
There is definitely a nonfiction topic for everyone. 👌🏻
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I can't dnf. It's so difficult for me as it's like another open task. Regarding the tbr shelf: Some books have sat on there for a good few years and when I've gotten around to read them, they turned out to be some of my favourites of ALL time. I've been like this since I was a girl/teen. My physical tbr is currently at 9 books. Which doesn't seem like a lot compared to a book tuber but for me, it's too much. Too many open tabs. 😂
You’ve got a small tbr anyway so it sounds like you have 0 problems! 👌🏻
The Malazan Book of the Fallen is a great series, a couple of the books in it are probably some of the best books I've ever read, in terms of quality of writing, and world building
I don’t think it’s a series for me but it’s certainly got a fantastic fan base. 👍🏻
I think mirrored heavens has already come out in some locations, but I'm hearing no one talk about it, even in anticipated release videos so I don't think you're missing much by unhauling those!
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'If I Never Met You' is great. I'm sorry, but it is. 😂 If you haven't gotten rid of these yet, I'll happily take it off your hands and will deffo pay for postage. I'm lowkey proud of you for DNFing the Black Sun series. I didn't even finish Fevered Star. I'll never get over how the Atlas series went downhill. It started so strong. Book 2 wasn't the best but it was still decent. And then book 3 happened. There's no excuse for that dumpster fire; it didn't need to be that way.
Yes all good I’ll send it your way. Off to a good home. 😂 It’s so hard to put down a series when it’s started well. How rude of it lol.
I had a few disappointing reads lately. Promise of Blood, Leviathan Wakes, and Ancillary Justice. The Greatcoats series is my favorite series of all time and I don’t want to read any of his other works because I’ve heard they don’t compare at all. Books I loved recently: The Black Coast, Theft of Swords, and Red Sister. They’re all the first books in completed trilogies. 💕
Oh no, Ancillary Justice was on my future tbr but thankfully as a library hold (if I could find it). Maybe I won’t bother. 👀
I always love a good unhaul!!
The Phoenix keeper is so good
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You have so many anticipated releases for the rest of the year and I'm exhausted for you 😆My last anticipated releases is out in September and I'm so happy about that because I'll have three months at the end of the year to catch up.
I’m so excited to get some new to me five stars, the end of the year looks promising! 😂
I’m about halfway through Ship of Magic, my first book in the Realm of the Elderlings universe and I AM HOOKED. I’ll finish the Liveship Traders then start from the beginning.
Glad you're enjoying The Will of the Many. Looking forward to hearing your full thoughts! I'll have to look into The Sky on Fire. Haven't read anything by Jenn Lyons yet.
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I also hate the use of 'male/female' instead of 'man/woman'. It always sticks out so much. It's just so unnatural and weird. I will say, I was impressed by the level of the worldbuilding and setting in 'When the Moon Hatched' - you don't often see that. But the character work left a lot to be designed, so I'm glad I quit it.
That book was surprising world building and somehow zero development, I am also glad I quit it.
If you want more books, if you haven't read them already check out the Malazan book of the fallen series from Steven Erikson and Ian C. Esslemont. That will fill your TBR for a long time
I just finished the book a couple hours ago! Two moments I would add are when, after Sadeas' betrayal, Adolin chooses not to blame but to support his father as well as Kaladin running of the end of the bridge, filled with Stormlight, and jumping the chasm to help Dalinar.
Yessss, I loved those moments too.
That Brothersong-The Pairing double whammy is gonna hurt. I'm sure you'll like it though.
BRING ME TURMOIL. (And bisexuals.) 😂
@@becklebooks 😂
You did the impossible! 😱🎉
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I had to go reread my own Dragon Rider review to remember what my thoughts about it were. 😆 I only got through 6% of Dragonfall when I tried to read it a couple of months ago, so you clearly didn't miss anything.
You’re the reason I gave Dragonfall a huge miss. No thank you. 👏🏻