ON MY SHELF!

TL;DR

This video is a book tag where the content creator discusses the stories and thoughts behind books on their shelves.

Transcript

hey guys today I'm going to be doing the on my shelf tag that was created by Ian Boom the idea behind this tag is that every book has a story surrounded around it whether it be how you found out about the book where you picked it up an event that was taking place while you were reading the book or just your overall thoughts and feelings about the b... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 The content creator prefers not to continue reading a series if they find certain characters or elements of the story unappealing.
• 📔 Book recommendations from reputable sources, such as booktubers, can influence the content creator's book choices.
• 📔 The content creator values community interaction and enjoys discussing books on platforms like Goodreads.
• 📔 Their support for favorite authors includes purchasing multiple copies of their books and attending book signings.

Questions & Answers

Q: Why did the content creator not enjoy reading "Beautiful Darkness"?

The content creator found one of the main characters, Lena, to be annoying and felt the series was not worth continuing due to the length of the books and knowing the ending in advance.

Q: What influenced the content creator to pick up "Throne of Glass"?

The content creator mentions Reagan from Peruse Project and other booktubers praising the book, which piqued their interest.

Q: What were the content creator's thoughts on "Panic" by Lauren Oliver?

The content creator had a great time reading "Panic" and found it enjoyable, even though it didn't blow them away. They particularly enjoyed discussing it with fellow Book Explosion members.

Q: Why does the content creator own three copies of "Hollow City"?

They received an ARC, pre-ordered the book to support the author, and their friend got it signed for them at a book signing.

Q: How did the content creator feel about "Shatter Me" by Tahereh Mafi?

They loved "Shatter Me" and found Tahereh Mafi to be a beautiful writer. They express excitement to finish the trilogy.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content creator discusses their experience with reading the book "Beautiful Darkness" by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, expressing their dislike for the character and their decision to abandon the series.

• They talk about their excitement to read "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas, influenced by recommendations from other booktubers.

• The content creator shares their thoughts on "Panic" by Lauren Oliver, mentioning it was a fun read and enjoyed discussing it on Goodreads.

• They explain the reasons for owning three copies of "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs, including an early ARC, a pre-order, and a signed copy from a friend.

• Finally, they mention their love for "Shatter Me" by Tahereh Mafi and their intention to finish the trilogy.