Monthly Wrap Up & Book of the Month | November 2024
The podcast summarizes November 2024, including the books read, most popular content, and plans for December 2024. The speaker discusses their reading experiences, including 'The Devils' by Joe Abercrombie, which they consider their Book of the Month and a top 10 read for 2025, and details their most popular content from the month, like their 'Most Anticipated Books of 2025' video. December plans include finishing books like 'Last Kingdom' and starting 'Wind and Truth,' and perhaps hosting a year-end live stream.
November Reads
• 00:01:02 'Fury of the Gods' by John Gwyn concluded the 'Bloodsworn' saga and was a satisfying end, despite feeling a bit rushed. 'The Devils' by Joe Abercrombie was an early read and exceeded expectations, featuring memorable characters and a dark, humorous style. 'World Without End' by Ken Follett was a massive read, but the speaker found it engaging and well-written, praising Follett's ability to keep the story moving despite its length.
Book of the Month
• 00:06:18 'The Devils' by Joe Abercrombie is chosen as the Book of the Month for November 2024, due to its memorable characters, dark and humorous tone, and engaging storyline. The speaker also plans to include it in their top 10 books of 2025, despite having read it early. The book's engaging characters and witty dialogue are highlighted as particular strengths.
Most Popular Content
• 00:12:28 The most popular content of the month was dominated by videos about future reads, specifically the 'Most Anticipated Books of 2025', which received 16,000 views. Other popular videos included the 'Kindle Colorsoft Review' with 13,000 views and the 'Standalone and Pallet Cleansers for 2025' video with 12,000 views, showcasing audience interest in new releases and palate cleansers to balance reading experiences.
December Goals
• 00:20:23 The channel crossed 125,000 subscribers, reaching the year-end goal. The primary goal for December is to read 'Wind and Truth' at a reasonable pace and avoid it spilling into January. The speaker also hopes to finish 'Last Kingdom' and then focus on end-of-year content, possibly including a live stream for questions and discussion.