The 2018 Book Postscript Tag: Filthy Drama Edition

TL;DR

This video explores the Booktube community's growth in 2018, highlighting book reviews, drama, and the importance of discourse.

Transcript

Happy Holidays hope you're having a great break I thought I would cap out the year by doing a tag video and this is the book PostScript tag created by Adam over at memento mori who tagged me as well it seems a fitting way to end off the booktube year with these nine bookish prompts starting with number one what's the longest book you read this year... Read More

Key Insights

• 🖐️ Booktube drama played a significant role in the community in 2018, with controversies such as the Nora Roberts and Tomi Adeyemi book title clash.
• 🧡 Booktube offers a diverse range of content creators, including Italian booktubers and those exploring podcasts and live streams.
• 🎭 Gossip Guru, a website dedicated to discussing booktube drama, provided entertaining insights into the community's dynamics.
• ✊ The creator highlights the power of storytelling and education in booktube, despite some negative aspects such as personal attacks.
• ❓ The creator reflects on their year as a bookish content creator and contemplates the future of their channel, while appreciating the supportive community on Discord.
• 🛀 Booktube has shown growth and diversification, creating a platform for different voices and discussions within the community.
• 🥇 The importance of respectful discourse is emphasized, with the creator encouraging booktube to be a place of learning and understanding.

Questions & Answers

Q: What was the longest book the creator read in 2018 and why did it take them a long time to finish?

The longest book the creator read in 2018 was "Zenith" by Sascha Ellsberg, which took a while to finish due to its challenging content and slow pace.

Q: Which book did the creator read that was outside of their comfort zone and why?

The creator stepped outside of their comfort zone with "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas because it delves into fairy erotica, which was a new experience for them.

Q: How many books did the creator reread in 2018?

The creator reread quite a few books in 2018, although the exact number is not specified.

Q: Which book was the creator's favorite reread of 2018?

The creator's favorite reread of 2018 was "Children of Blood and Bone" by Tomi Adeyemi, which sparked controversy when Nora Roberts released a book with a similar title.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The longest book the creator read in 2018 was "Zenith" by Sascha Ellsberg, which took a long time to finish due to its challenging content.

• The creator stepped outside of their comfort zone with the book "A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas, which delves into fairy erotica.

• The creator reflected on the prevalence of booktube drama in 2018, discussing instances such as Nora Roberts and Tomi Adeyemi's book title clash.