Wherein Michaela and I try to review this translated Epic Poem while having very little experience in the genre. Do we still talk for 20 minutes about what makes this book feminist or not, you know we do.
Betwixt the Books
The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim ARC Review | Betwixt the Books Reviews
Wherein we complete 1 of our joint review challenges, start another, and discuss a new diverse middle grade fantasy book with Korean folklore!
Heathers Book Tag | Betwixt the Books
Wherein Michaela and Gretchen answer the prompts put forth by the Heathers Book Tag.
Get to Know the Fantasy Reader Tag | Betwixt the Books
Wherein me and Michaela let you in on their history with fantasy as well as give you some recommendations of favorite fantasy reads for all ages.
Betwixt the Books Reviews | The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Wherein Michaela and Gretchen review a book they both read on a whim this week.
We created our own reading challenge | Reading Challenge Announcement
Wherein Gretchen and Michaela talk about the mini challenges they are plaining to use to help guide their buddy reads this year! We have been known in the past to use similar challenges to help us pick book club books and we also use them to help make sure that we are stepping out of our comfort zones and reading books that represent more than just our own experiences.
Shaming Ourselves Into Reading | Books We Should Have Read In 2020
Wherein Gretchen and Michaela discuss the books they are guilty of ignoring all of 2020 and want to read at some point in 2021.
The corporatization and conglomeration of the book industry | No more BEA, S+S & PRH Merger
Wherein Michaela and Gretchen discuss some of the changes in the book industry at large and how they may effect the rest of us here in the book community.
List of links we reference: Jess’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNvn… Non-Amazon Bookish Alternatives mentioned: https://beta.thestorygraph.com https://libro.fm https://bookshop.org
Betwixt the Books Review | House of Earth and Blood
Wherein Michaela and Gretchen review the first book in the new Crescent City Series by Sarah J Maas. Spoiler alert: She’s written better.
Betwixt the Books Discuss! | Cancel Culture, Ethical Support, & Navigating Problematic Faves
This is a recording of a live video Michaela and I did on our channel discussing topical concerns in the book world. Some links we discuss: Leena’s video on Goodreads alternatives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMiJD… The Story Graph: https://beta.thestorygraph.com/
