The Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag 2024

The Mid-Year Book Freakout Tag 2024
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Books mentioned (in alphabetical order by author):
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Vol. 1 by Beth Brower
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I talk about and read an excerpt from this book beginning at the 7 minute mark on this book haul video: • Wee Book Haul
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Vol. 2 by Beth Brower
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The Family Way by Christopher DiRaddo
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The Geography of Pluto by Christopher DiRaddo
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My full review: • Shawn the Book Maniac ...
The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich
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In Tongues by Thomas Grattan
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My interview with Thomas Grattan about In Tongues: • An interview with Thom...
The Recent East by Thomas Grattan
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My full review: • Shawn the Book Maniac ...
My chat with Thomas Grattan: • Shawn the Book Maniac ...
Ghost Mountain by Rónán Hession
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(My ‘mystery guest’ chat with him starts at 7:24 here: • Friday Reads: Things a... )
Blessings by Chukwuebuka Ibeh
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Change: A Method by Édouard Louis
John Lambert (Translation)
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The Inheritance by Cauvery Madhavan
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My Friends by Hisham Matar
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Small Joys by Elvin James Mensah
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My interview with the author: • Elvin James Mensah on ...
The Coast Road by Alan Murrin
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Johnny I Hardly Knew You by Edna O'Brien
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Night by Edna O'Brien
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Intermezzo by Sally Rooney
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Committed: On Meaning and Madwomen by Suzanne Scanlon
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My full review: • Suzanne Scanlon’s memo...
Blackouts by Justin Torres
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Prompts:
The Questions
1. Best book you’ve read so far
2. Best sequel you've read so far
3. New release you haven't read yet, but want to.
4. Most anticipated release for the second half of the year.
5. Biggest disappointment.
6. Biggest surprise.
7. Favorite new author. (Debut or new to you)
8. Newest fictional crush.
9. Newest favorite character.
10. Book that made you cry (Saddest book you have read).
11. Book that made you happy.
12. Favorite book to film adaptation you saw this year.
13. Favorite review you've written this year. (Booktube version: Favorite video you have done so far in this year)
14. Most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received)
15. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?
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[@BookishAdventuresInWellbeing]

Ha please can we make a mid life book freak out tag!

[@karencorraini6224]

Loved your al fresco venue. Reminded me of your videos in the parks when you were still in Japan! But with more greenery and fewer people! Was so beautiful!

[@BookishTexan]

I watch these videos primarily for the answers to the fictional crush question. So many people don’t answer it.

[@josmith5992]

Thank you for the reminders about so many books I’d like to get to, Ghost Mountain being top of that list! I know you shed a tear where some books are concerned, I’m sure of it! 😭

[@bookmark_kl]

Was waiting for this one, thanks. I have Grattan and Family Way in ma TBR. I found "my friends" a little way ward at the beginning, then it turned out to be fine read.

[@paulsomerville4005]

I enjoyed hearing your excellent choices. I need to read both DiRaddo and Grattan. Thank you for this.

[@alldbooks9165]

OMG, I would totally do a mid-life freak out tag. 😭😂🤣

[@myreadinglife8816]

Tell us how you really feel! 😂😂
Love the cover of The Coast Road!

[@Mohnair97]

Hi, Shawn. The debut novel translated into English "What I know about you" by French writer Éric Chacour is coming up in september 24th. I think the novel is right up your alley so that's my recommendation. Best regards. 😊

[@lindysmagpiereads]

I want to read Matar’s novel. I think it will make me cry… and that’s a good thing.