BOOK HAUL || 25+ new (and used) books

Becca from 'Becca, Books, and Bojo' introduces a book haul of new acquisitions, mostly used books, collected since December. She categorizes the books by how she acquired them, starting with gifted books. She mentions a meditation book gifted by her church’s children’s ministry coordinator, which she plans to use when her kids are older. Another gift, 'The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store' by James McBride, is intended as a shared read with her sisters, involving a skeleton discovered in a small town in 1972. Becca also discusses a series of 'Book of the Month' picks, including 'Mercury' by Amy Jo Burns and 'The Women' by Christen Hannah, among others.

Becca shares her March book picks, focusing on 'Fate Ink in Blood' by Danielle L. Jensen, a Norse mythology-inspired fantasy romance. She expresses her interest in Norse-inspired themes, having attended a college with a Norse mascot. She also mentions the Barnes & Noble edition of the book, noting its metallic blue edges. Additionally, she discusses 'Shark Heart: A Love Story' by Emily H.C.K., a literary fiction novel about a man who slowly transforms into a shark, and 'When the World Goes Quiet' by Gian Sardar, a World War I historical fiction novel she received as a free eBook from Amazon.

Becca recounts her purchases from a library book sale, highlighting several middle-grade books, including 'Rump' by Liesl Shurtliff, a retelling of 'Rumpelstiltskin,' and 'The One and Only Ivan' by Katherine Applegate, which follows a gorilla living in a mall. She also picks up 'Old Babes in the Wood' by Margaret Atwood, a short story collection, and revisits a favorite story, 'My Evil Mother,' within it. Becca talks about adding 'Because of Winn-Dixie' by Kate DiCamillo and 'Refugee' by Alan Gratz to her collection, as well as 'Flora & Ulysses' by DiCamillo, a story about a superhero squirrel. She rounds off with 'The Bad Beginning' from 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' by Lemony Snicket and other titles.

Becca dives into her selection of thrillers and non-fiction books, starting with 'Just Mercy' by Bryan Stevenson, a true story about a lawyer defending a wrongly condemned man on death row. She expresses her anticipation to read it after hearing Stevenson speak. Next, she talks about acquiring 'The Silent Patient' by Alex Michaelides, a thriller with a shocking twist that left her stunned when she first read it. Becca also mentions 'Northwest Angle' by William Kent Krueger, part of the Cork O'Connor series, even though it’s the 12th book in the series. She shares her ongoing fascination with 'Pachinko' by Min Jin Lee, a multi-generational saga, noting that she now owns three copies of the book.

Becca concludes with a final batch of random book purchases, including 'Heartstopper Volume Five' by Alice Oseman, a continuation of the heartwarming story of Nick and Charlie. She also mentions a box set of the first three books in the 'Wayward Children' series by Seanan McGuire, a fantasy series she plans to revisit. Lastly, she highlights her most recent find, 'The Housemaid' by Freida McFadden, a mystery thriller she picked up at Sam's Club, which won Goodreads' Mystery Thriller of the Year. Becca wraps up by encouraging viewers to share their thoughts on her book selections and invites them to engage in bookish discussions in the comments.