Mid Year Freak Out Reading Tag 2024
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ส.ค. 2024
- 1. Best book you’ve read so far in 2021.
2. Best sequel you've read so far in 2021.
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.
11. Book that made you happy.
12. Most beautiful book you've bought so far this year (or received)
13. What books do you need to read by the end of the year?
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Books Mentioned (all links are affiliated):
A Problem from Hell by Samantha Power - amzn.to/3JsBjbD
CHAIN-GANG ALL STARS by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah - amzn.to/3L7MlFp
THE DUKE WHO DIDN'T by Courtney Milan - amzn.to/4alXQD1
EVERYONE ON THIS TRAIN IS A SUSPECT by Benjamin Stevenson - amzn.to/3SPiHbP
LEECH by Hiron Ennes - amzn.to/48l5WKa
TELL ME I'M WORTHLESS by Allison Rumfitt - amzn.to/3wsLcmk
GARLIC & THE VAMPIRE by Bree Paulsen - amzn.to/3Ow29ml
WE SOLVE MURDERS by Richard Osman - amzn.to/4eU7TBN
TUDOR ROSES by Alice Starmore - amzn.to/4bGcLYp
PRIDE & PREJUDICE by Jane Austen - amzn.to/3zKMCKx
VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED by Frances White - amzn.to/3xSNMmQ
THE LAST MURDER AT THE END OF THE WORLD by Stuart Turton - amzn.to/47UUmFG
HELLE AND DEATH by Oskar Jensen - amzn.to/3y2S1MB
THE MYSTERY WRITER by Sulari Gentill - amzn.to/3urkB8h
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My Midyear Freakout was because I felt we didn’t have enough of your great, grounded energy.
Best book - Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
Best sequel - A Restless Truth by Freya Marske
New release I’m excited about - The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
Biggest disappointment - Big Machine by Victor LaValle
Biggest surprise - N/A
New Author - Lindsay Puckett
Fictional crush - N/A
Fave Fictional character - N/A
Downer book - When the Reckoning Comes by LaTanya McQueen
Book that made me happy - A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall
This political year is making me dive almost exclusively into comfort and/or distracting books. Thanks for helping me add some titles to my list of possibles!
You and I have some of the same sort of comfort reads, mystery and romance. I haven't gotten much into high fantasy.
1000% on comfort reads! I am also in a reading slump and it suuuuucks. Luckily, I just finished my first 5-star read since January so I'm hopeful that things are slowly turning around
Richard OSMAN has a new book? NEED. TO. ACQUIRE
Indulging in those cosy genres you love sounds like a perfect idea - and after all, that’s such an important part of reading! And maybe there’ll be a bit of wtf-ery in some that will provide amusement to help with your current reading situation too (one of the earliest videos of yours I ever saw was your hilarious review of Ritual of Proof. Never forget Claudine d’Anbere! 😂). I look forward to seeing how you go!
There’s a book series that’s really been helping me at times when things have been hard, I hope you don’t mind if I share it with you? I’m almost certain you know of it already, you may have already read them, but if not I can highly recommend James Herriot’s vet omnibuses, starting with ‘All Creatures Great and Small’. There’s so many elements in them that I think would be right up your alley. They are such comforting, lovely reads. Just wanted to throw that out there; they always cheer me up.
I’ve been pretty blessed reading lately I think just because I am coming to a lot of classics very late (my current project is to really dive into all those classic novels and authors I never got around to reading). I thoroughly enjoyed Middlemarch, thought Orlando had some absolutely stunning writing, and finally read my first Dickens! Lame, I know to be so late but I was never really interested before. Picked up David Copperfield and it was one of the most wonderful reading experiences I’ve had. Many authors are really opening up a new interest in the Victorian era for me, which is exciting.
I will be interested to hear your opinion of the Mystery Writer. Years ago, starting in 1978, I have been keeping a notebook where I write down the year, the month and then the book title and author. People think I have read tons of books, but my average through 2023 is 38 books a year. I go in streaks. Don't beat yourself up, just go with it. I had a year where I only read 8 books. I am now retired, so my reading has increased....we will see how that goes.....I have hobbies, maybe to many, but oh well. 😁
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I’ve been wondering if you were okay. Glad to see a new video.
Love the Midyear Freakout vlogs! Comfort reads is where it's at in these unsettling times ;)
YES TO COMFORT READS!
i've been slumping so hard all year - i'm reading slow and have more 2 stars than 4 & 5 combined 😭 thought i would take a break from reading but now i'm restless and struggle to focus on other hobbies too 🙃 it's nice to see you being kind to yourself as you recover from slumpville
I'm up to Death at the Dolphin/Killer Dolphin (24/32) in my reading Ngaio Marsh project, with frequent detours for other stuff that strikes my fancy. Got a lot out of John Ganz's When the Clock Broke that came out recently. Looking forward to Osman's new book--getting it on audio, as well!
I've been trying to work through my tbr this year by reading the shortest books on my tbr. Currently reading Daisy Jones & the Six on audio, Clan of the Cavebear on Kindle & My Cousin Rachel on Kindle. I recently finished Tom Felton's biography & Nestlings by Nat Cassidy.
Helle & Death caught my eye, but my library does not own it in any format. Will wait to see what you think before deciding if it's worth the effort to do an interlibrary loan. Looking forward to Primal Mirror, and am very intrigued that the heroine's last name is Scott.
Aw yes Garlic! So sweet!
Heard so much good about Voyage of the dammed. Really want to read it.
I have read a lot of books this year, but I really want to Get better at reading the books I own and not going to the library.
I’m looking forward to the new Richard Osman, as well. I’m loving his podcast with Marina Hyde, The Rest is Entertainment. Not always about books but lots of fun information.
Chain gang all star is my favorite book so far this year
Enjoyed The Mystery Writer.
I do love Janice Hallett but The Examiner felt like reading a course syllabus. I was kind of disappointed. I hope you enjoy it better than I did.
My biggest hits were Leech and The Book That Wouldn't Burn. My biggest surprise was A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki because I'm not usually into literary fiction but it was fantastic. Biggest disappointment was Looking Glass Sound because I had heard such good things about it.
13:14 Omg you’re into knitting? That’s awesome. 👏🏽
I’m in a slump too. I know you liked the Liveship Trader trilogy but it was not for me and I stopped halfway through the second book ☹️ I need some feel good books and those were not making me feel good at all. Hoping your comfort reads work out for you !!!
I'm still pretty new to all this malarkey and finding my way around. Best wishes with what you choose to read and to your channel. Happy reading to you.
As for the rest of the year I completely agree with comfort reading. Politics aside (which I am totally freaked out about), I am starting my first full time job in over 20 years next month. Popcorn reading is still reading and I plan to do a lot of it.
I love the mid year freakout tag.. I love tags. It's great to prioritise your mental health and what you want to do. it's something I am focusing on this year as well
I'm 120 books into the year and so far my favorite is 10 Minutes 38 Seconds In This Strange World. Holy feelings, Batman.
Impressive number!
I completely support the comfort reading! You need to do what brings you joy. 😊
My reading has definitely picked up now that summer is in full swing. Jan - May I had my lowest reading totals in a good long while. I've gotten back into the swing of things by embracing the fact that I'm a mood reader. I hope doing the same with comfort reads works for you!!
Totally agree on just leaning into comfort reads. Seems I always hit some kind of bump or roadblock with my reading during the warmer months
I think your plan is solid. When I got a slump, I binge category romance until I'm feeling like myself again. They're comfort rewards that don't require a lot of brain power but provide a lot of dopamine for me, so they're perfect. I hope you get your groove back soon!
Best Book I read this year was probable Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. Best Sequel was Golden Son by Pierce Brown. Biggest Disappointment was The Only One left by Riley Sager. Biggest Surprise was Firebird by Sunmi.
I'm finding that my comfort genre's aren't bringing me much comfort right now. I thought romance was a comfort genre but I think it's really romance with paranormal, fantasy or sci-fi elements that get back to the plot fairly quickly between sexy times. I'm reading a book now that is contemporary and has had like three chapters of sex and fluff and the plot hasn't progressed at all and I'm quickly losing interest. I've read so much romance this year that I just can't wait for it to be over. I think I just like tension, slow burn, angst and enemies to lovers more.
I'm hella slumpy right now. I've read two books in the last three weeks, which is very low for me. I typically read most days, but I'm just not interested in picking anything up. I'm going to try audiobooks while playing the sims next
best book - caucasia by danzy senna
best sequel - haven't read any this year so far
new release you want to read - all fours by miranda july
most anticipated book for 2nd half of year - intermezzo by sally rooney!! can't wait
biggest disappointment - there's going to be trouble by jen silverman (not that bad just not a fave as i had hoped it to be)
biggest surprise - hmm can't think of one
favorite new author - danzy senna
newest fictional crush - none
newest favorite character - ruth from loved and missed by susie boyt or adina from beautyland by marie helene bertino
book that made you cry - stay true by hua hsu
book that made you happy - funny story by emily henry
most beautiful book you've bought/received so far this year - worry by alexandra tanner
what books do you need to read by the end of the year - too many to name lol
I am still in my own Midyear freak out. I realized I am not reading fast enough to read all I had planned for 2024. I have been trying to do the 52 Book Club prompts, plus my library book club picks. I wish I could read faster. But, the more pressure I put on myself, the slower I read. I am definitely going to do 2025 differently. 2025 will probably start with whatever I don't finish from the 2024 challenge. I am definitely going to go with a "pile of possibilities" approach for the future. If I lock in my plans, I rebel at the constraints!
Over the course of watching you, you've inspired me to read more nonfiction, and this year is the first year that it has dominated my reading genres! I've been reading a lot of world history books and just started The Confidant, a biography about Anna Rosenberg.
I am so happy to see a new video from you! I am looking forward to We Solve Murders, too. I really enjoyed the Thursday Murder Club books, too.
I’m also stoked for The Examiner, great to hear we won’t have to wait an extra year in the US for this one!
I have been been in a slump since the end of 2023. I think I'm coming out of it, but I also haven't read in a week because I just haven't have the urge. The struggle is real!
I also thought "Everyone on this Train is a Suspect" was even better than the 1st book! So excited for the Christmas novella coming out this year.
I'm reading murder at the end of the world as the big Holliday book. So I'll probably be ready when you guys start discussing!
I'm halfway and I love it so far! 🤎
Always a great day when you post content 🎉🎉 I have been in such a slump but it is a little better.
Please post a vlog when you start your knitting project - your sewing vlog from last year was a favorite 🤩
Basically, my Midyear Freakout was having the best readingyear in the past decade up until May, then entering a HUGE slump. I think I did manage to turn that around though, as I've completely leaned in to comfort reading and have started a reread of the entire Hercule Poirot collection and have been LOVING it.
Yea! A Mara video! I'm having a good reading year so far (69 books through June - several fantasies for a change from mysteries. I've learned that I'm not a fan of endless, grimdark battles - lol) with the Kate Daniels series being the most enjoyable reads by far. Now, to find more equally fun books! Do you have any further suggestions...? I, too, am looking forward to more Osman. Hallett is on my radar. Thank you for another thoughtful video for us bibliophiles 🙂.
I’m always slumping. That is always consistent
I don't think I'm slumping exactly, but I have started to run out of books I can get via Libby. Which just goes to show how many books I plowed through in the past two years. On the plus side, it's really made me find authors I hadn't considered before, but I'm no longer spoiled for choice.
Samantha Power-thank you!
I've started reading Janice Hallett too this year. I haven't read The Appeal yet, but that one is on the maybe pile for this summer. I have a very weird experience with her. When i'm reading them, i generally like them, but i do have issues. The second i finish them, i'm so impressed and i forget all the issues i had (or i can see why things are done the way they are done and can appreciate that) and that's when they become a new favorite. Everything she does just seems so intetional. She also does something i really like, which is using mixed media to create an unreliable narrator.
Mara- podcast rec for you as the isolated closed circle mystery lover! “Who Shat On The Floor at My Wedding?”
A “true crime” pod by two women whose wedding on a boat was christened with a turd on the floor.! The party pooper had to have been a guest, and each episode they’re interviewing guests trying to find out whodunnit! It’s comedy and true crime at the same time 😂
I am a couple books ahead for my goal of 70 books by year end. I have been trying to keep a few books ahead going into fall. For some reason I get slumpy in the last part of the year.
Very slumping still ngl!!
This past month and a half has been the slumpiest I've been since 2021 when I moved across the country. Not feeling the impulse to read either.
I've never read Ruby Dixon, but the minotaur is on my list 👀
Voyage of the Damned is hokey AF! But it is a closed circle murder....
This has been the year of disappointing overhyped books for me. Both from online and my own hyped-up books, sadly most have been mediocre.
Publishing is still lackluster this year - everyone is slumping. Some great releases were pushed out in the very beginning of the year (maybe to get those big fiscal sales numbers) but there really hasn’t been anything for the past few months. I’ve even been shamelessly returning lots of things because I’m not losing money to dishonest marketing and quality issues. I’m starting to wonder if it’s impossible to keep up with the youtube grind/algorithm in a normalized post-covid publishing landscape, where it’s not realistic to expect more than one or two great books per month.
13:01 Right on cue for Jane Austen July
What is your opinion on the book called the posthumous memoir of Bras Cubas by Machado De Assis
My favourite part was the video was up in (red) frames
Enjoyed Everyone on this train is a suspect.
I disliked Chain Gang All Stars _with a passion_ . Only finished it because I was reading it for a book club. As a character driven reader, the way the author presented them in the story - giving us the barest bones about every one of them - made me not care about anything in the story. It felt to me like they were used as props, rather than an integral part of the story. Also, the ending went nowhere, imo.
But at least the main audiobook narrator was very good.
Heeeeeeck Yeaaaaaah
I have been in a major reading slump for probably a year, so I totally feel you about wanting to stick to books you know you'll like. For me even sticking with genres I enjoy I'm finding myself doing more critical analyses of the writing than enjoying the story. Especially if the writing or characters are disappointing. 🥱So, so far this year I've had a bunch of DNFs, and I've been doing far more writing. But quite a few of the books you mentioned made it to my TBD list, so maybe I'll have to give them a try. ~Caroline