Hi all, Hope you enjoyed watching my Mid-year reading update. I’ve condensed the reviews from a 1.5 hour long video to just 36 minutes. But if you like detailed reviews of the same, do check out other videos in my channel. All bottles are mentioned in the description. Thank you for watching :)
Well I have many favorites & I enjoyed almost all (few exceptions of course) But these are some I really enjoyed: - Crime & Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky - Birthday girl by Murakami - Kafka on the shore by Murakami - The midnight library by Matt Haig - Before the coffee gets cold - Days at morisaki bookshop - White nights by Fyodor dostoevsky - Butter - Athena's child
@@mannbhatnagar565I missed this reply. That’s an amazing set of books! So glad you enjoyed them! Many of these are on my TBR as well, hope to pick them soon. When someone says they like these books that are also on my TBR, it motivates me to read it as well, so thank you✨
@@xxMegha33xx hey, audiobooks would be a great way to listen to a book while doing your chores but unfortunately, I haven’t been able to get used to it yet. (But if you like it, it’s the best way to take in more books.) I rely on hard and soft copies of books at the moment. It’s hard and I’m still trying to work it out in my schedule and this is how I was able to read these many - I read first thing in the morning as I’m sipping my drink. I carry my kindle everywhere so if there’s a waiting period anywhere, I get onto reading a book. I wouldn’t have been able to do this while holding my previous jobs due to early logins and late log offs but at the moment, I have a little time in hand to squeeze in reading in the evening too. I’ve kept a target of reading a book per week and and sometimes I read more than a book at a time - a self-help book in the morning where I’ve no pressure to keep continuing to know the plot, fiction for the other times as you feel a pressing need to continue reading as it makes you curious. I trade social media time for books mostly since my reading speed is moderately paced (I wanna feel all the emotions that come with the book🙈) and I need that time too. Also, since I now have a CZcams channel where I talk only about books, I feel accountable and sometimes read until late in the night to finish books (and yes, it does take a toll on my sleep). I know some of these sound unhealthy and I’m trying to work it out too, but if there’s a chance you’re not making videos or putting out reviews, I’d suggest that you don’t bother much about these metrics and carve out a little time everyday to read about 20-30 pages atleast or more if time permits you. At the end of the day, each person’s schedule and life journey will differ so try and see what works for you and the only way you can make it work is try and show up everyday even if it’s just 5 mins of reading. P.S. There are days I don’t feel like reading and I don’t bother picking a book because life happens and it’s sometimes beyond our control.
@@ArchiesBookshelf I have a hard luck with audiobooks I only feel like I am pushing to get done with it so I dont enjoy them. I'll definitely take your tips on accommodating reading whenever possible. Thank you. Also I would like to ask if there's any book club,would be great if you do live reading sprints or have a book club sort of. very few Indian youtubers have it would love to engage if you come up with something.
@@xxMegha33xxI understand. Guess we’re sailing in the same boat when it comes to audiobooks, haha. Yes, please do try these. I’ll come up with better solutions once I find some myself😃also, love the idea of a book club. I’m aware of celebrity book clubs at the moment but I’m still trying to look for local ones. I’d love to start one but since my reach hasn’t been much yet, I’m holding off on this idea. If I come across any, I’ll let you know☺️
@@lekhyasreddy1360 thank you so much❤️shall make a video hopefully soon. Thank you for the suggestion. I don’t know if you’re the 13yr old or if you’re requesting on behalf of someone but if you are, thank you for your kind comment kiddo❤️
Hi all,
Hope you enjoyed watching my Mid-year reading update. I’ve condensed the reviews from a 1.5 hour long video to just 36 minutes. But if you like detailed reviews of the same, do check out other videos in my channel.
All bottles are mentioned in the description.
Thank you for watching :)
Your videos are really inspiring! Keep up the great work - can't wait to see more!
@@drishya3096 thank you so much, Drish❤️
Amazing 👍 I've also read 28 books so far 😊 Some books you read are on my TBR, hoping to read them soon. Keep inspiring ❤🤗
@@mannbhatnagar565 that’s awesome😍which ones were your favourites this year? Thank you so much btw❤️
Well I have many favorites & I enjoyed almost all (few exceptions of course) But these are some I really enjoyed:
- Crime & Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky
- Birthday girl by Murakami
- Kafka on the shore by Murakami
- The midnight library by Matt Haig
- Before the coffee gets cold
- Days at morisaki bookshop
- White nights by Fyodor dostoevsky
- Butter
- Athena's child
@@mannbhatnagar565I missed this reply. That’s an amazing set of books! So glad you enjoyed them! Many of these are on my TBR as well, hope to pick them soon. When someone says they like these books that are also on my TBR, it motivates me to read it as well, so thank you✨
Can you tell how do you plan to read so many books? Does this list also include audiobooks? Need tips. Thanks in advance.
@@xxMegha33xx hey, audiobooks would be a great way to listen to a book while doing your chores but unfortunately, I haven’t been able to get used to it yet. (But if you like it, it’s the best way to take in more books.) I rely on hard and soft copies of books at the moment. It’s hard and I’m still trying to work it out in my schedule and this is how I was able to read these many -
I read first thing in the morning as I’m sipping my drink.
I carry my kindle everywhere so if there’s a waiting period anywhere, I get onto reading a book.
I wouldn’t have been able to do this while holding my previous jobs due to early logins and late log offs but at the moment, I have a little time in hand to squeeze in reading in the evening too. I’ve kept a target of reading a book per week and and sometimes I read more than a book at a time - a self-help book in the morning where I’ve no pressure to keep continuing to know the plot, fiction for the other times as you feel a pressing need to continue reading as it makes you curious. I trade social media time for books mostly since my reading speed is moderately paced (I wanna feel all the emotions that come with the book🙈) and I need that time too. Also, since I now have a CZcams channel where I talk only about books, I feel accountable and sometimes read until late in the night to finish books (and yes, it does take a toll on my sleep). I know some of these sound unhealthy and I’m trying to work it out too, but if there’s a chance you’re not making videos or putting out reviews, I’d suggest that you don’t bother much about these metrics and carve out a little time everyday to read about 20-30 pages atleast or more if time permits you. At the end of the day, each person’s schedule and life journey will differ so try and see what works for you and the only way you can make it work is try and show up everyday even if it’s just 5 mins of reading.
P.S. There are days I don’t feel like reading and I don’t bother picking a book because life happens and it’s sometimes beyond our control.
@@ArchiesBookshelf I have a hard luck with audiobooks I only feel like I am pushing to get done with it so I dont enjoy them. I'll definitely take your tips on accommodating reading whenever possible. Thank you. Also I would like to ask if there's any book club,would be great if you do live reading sprints or have a book club sort of. very few Indian youtubers have it would love to engage if you come up with something.
@@xxMegha33xxI understand. Guess we’re sailing in the same boat when it comes to audiobooks, haha. Yes, please do try these. I’ll come up with better solutions once I find some myself😃also, love the idea of a book club. I’m aware of celebrity book clubs at the moment but I’m still trying to look for local ones. I’d love to start one but since my reach hasn’t been much yet, I’m holding off on this idea. If I come across any, I’ll let you know☺️
First comment ❤I like to see your video very interesting and informative... please do book recommendations for 13 year olds
@@lekhyasreddy1360 thank you so much❤️shall make a video hopefully soon. Thank you for the suggestion.
I don’t know if you’re the 13yr old or if you’re requesting on behalf of someone but if you are, thank you for your kind comment kiddo❤️
I am the 13 year old mam. I love ❤️ to read books during my free time .
@@lekhyasreddy1360 that’s so sweet. A great hobby indeed💖
I saw somewhere a lady sobbing profusely and saying why she wrote this book at all,
@@ChidambaramKadangodeVenkatKris which book was that?
@@ArchiesBookshelf This book by Evelyn
@@ChidambaramKadangodeVenkatKris the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo? It’s one of the best books I’ve read✨