In November, the speaker read 17 books, including several that were disappointing, but also found a new all-time favorite and several others that were enjoyable. The month was a mixed bag, with some lower-rated reads and some higher-rated reads, but overall, reading helped the speaker through a difficult time.
November Reading Summary
• 00:00:05 The speaker read 17 books in November, a mix of genres, and gave ratings from 2 stars to 5 stars. Two books were DNFs, but she may revisit them in the future. She also participated in several book-related videos throughout the month, including a successful 'Reading Your Favorite Books of 2024' vlog.
Lower-Rated Reads
• 00:01:54 The speaker found several books disappointing, including 'Fight Club' and 'The Last One at the Wedding', which she rated 2 stars. She also found 'Someone in the Attic' and 'The Summer I Died' (volume 3) to be below her expectations, and didn't love 'Eileen' or 'Not Another Love Song' as much as she'd hoped.
Three-Star Reads
• 00:06:14 The speaker discussed several 3-star reads, including 'Eileen', 'Not Another Love Song', and 'Must Love Silence', highlighting aspects of each that she found either enjoyable or disappointing. She also found 'Cruel Winter with You' to be a fun but average read, while 'Six Stories' and 'Here for a Moment' were slightly better.
Four-Star Reads
• 00:15:54 'Mina and the Undead', a YA vampire-themed thriller/mystery, was a fun, entertaining read, but the speaker found the characters and romance lacking. 'Daydream' was a surprisingly enjoyable read, and 'Where I End' was compelling with a shocking ending. The speaker also enjoyed 'In Memoriam' and 'I Who Have Never Known Men' for their themes and writing.
Five-Star Reads
• 00:26:56 'Blue Sisters' became the speaker's new all-time favorite due to its emotional impact. The book resonated with her personal experiences with family and sisterhood. The speaker also loved the writing style and plans to read other books by the same author.