Episode Ten
For this episode, we embark on an exhilarating and hilarious journey through the “Mid-Year Freak-Out Book Tag” questions! Join Kelly, Jonathan, Ashley, and Mari as we explore our top reads so far in 2024. We also discuss disappointing books, hidden gem books, our favorite characters, our favorite authors, and the books we are looking forward to. Let us know what your answers to the questions are on our social media pages!
Our Responses to the BookTok Mid-year Questions
1 – Best book you’ve read so far (Jan. – Jul 2024)?
2 – Best sequel you’ve read so far (Jan. – Jul.) in 2024?
3 – What is a new release you haven’t read yet, but want to?
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros (Ashley calls this pick a foul as its not out yet)
4 – What is your most anticipated release for the second half of 2024?
5 – What was the biggest book disappointment this year?
6 – What book was the biggest surprise so far this year?
7 – Who is your favorite new author (debut or new-to-you) this year?
8 – Who is your favorite character so far in 2024?
Lew the Goat (Vikings in the Mist by Eliza Tilton) or Reven the Shadowraith (The Liar’s Crown by Abigail Owens) or Cyrus (Ivy and Bone by R. L. Perez)
Caz the Spider Plant from The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
Manon Blackbeak from Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Caz the Spider Plant from The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
9 – What is a book made you cry so far in 2024?
10 – What is a book that made you happy in 2024?
11 – What is the most beautiful book you’ve bought this year?
I make my own (Jonathan does book re-binding)
Pass
12 – What is a book you need to read by the end of the year?
13 – What was your favorite screen adaptation?