Life this week
My parents came back from a work trip in China and managed to bring back ALL of the items we ordered online from a Chinese shopping site! I earnestly miss the convenience of TaoBao, it’s one of the largest and most popular online shopping site in China and delivers your orders to your doorstep in 3-4 days. I got myself some clothes, photo props(pinecones), underwear, a planner and a small, foldable table. It felt like giving myself birthday presents 😛
What am I reading?
I finished book Heart of Ice and Thunderstone, #0.5 and #1 in the Legacy in Legend series by Barbara Pietron, in preparation for the upcoming blog tour.
I shall be continuing with Veiled Existence, book #2 in the YA mythological series. Stay tuned for the blog tour post on the 7th of June!
Question of the week
Which do you prefer: read blogs or watch booktube? And why?
Can you believe that I’ve never watched any booktube videos? Not that I don’t like them, it’s just that it’s never come to my mind when I’m on Youtube. Maybe I’ll go check some out after I finish writing up this post.
On top of that first questions, got any favorite booktube channels to recommend?
Phantom Paper 
My favorite Hellylove, Indian BookTuber, Life Of Manpreet
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Thanks for the recommendations ^_^
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Sounds like more work trips to China are needed. I’m not much into booktube, I’d rather read blogs.
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Hahahaha! I’m totally with you there! I miss the convenience of online shopping there. Guess how much the table cost? 5 dollars.
Oh, care to share why you prefer blogs, Ver? And any fav blogs to recommend?
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I can scan through a blog quicker. Read what interests me and booktubes don’t usually have much on the author. I’m always interested in the author of a book. Where they are from, other books they have written. I love this blog I came across recently, it’s so pretty. I have blog envy. https://www.ericarobynreads.com
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Oh, this is the 1st time I’m hearing this preference!
Just checked out that blog. I love her banner!! And the site is nicely organized ❤ Thanks for your recommendation!
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I love it when I get parcels, it’s like I am treating myself 🙂 I prefer to read book blogs rather than watch them. 🙂
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Right??! My siblings and I bought quite a bit that we were worried they couldn’t fit in 😛
So, why blogs and not booktube?
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Ooh, I love your planner. I’m kind of obsessed with mine and on the lookout for a bigger, better one to grab for next year.
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Much thanks!! Can I see your planner? 😛
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I covet your planner. I prefer blogs as I struggle to hear the videos and grow impatient
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Why, thank you! I love how snow-white it is 😀
Haha, that’s a fair point there. How do you cut to the chase with booktube reviews, right? That can be off-putting.
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I like to read blogs, don’t usually visit youtube. Yay for reading 🙂
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Thanks for your input! ^.^ I’m mildly surprised you guys all prefer blogs over booktubes!
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Love all the cute goodies!!
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Thanksss Terrie! I was thrilled to get them in MY HANDS 😛
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YA mythology series?! I’m intrigued!
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Thanks, Jenn! You like mythology? I’ve just finished up my review+giveaway on the book. You can have a look ^.^
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I love mythology but haven’t read too many books on the topic. I’ll definitely go check it out! 😀
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I’ve watched a few booktubes but not really a fan of them, I prefer to read a blog.
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Wow, looks like the general consensus is a preference for blogs!
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I agree with you about booktube- that’s not the first thing I think of when I’m on youtube, and while I follow a blogger who also has a youtube channel for reviews, I rarely watch her videos, simply because I think I prefer to read people’s blogs, and it’s something I can do anytime, anywhere 🙂 great post!
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Ditto! Thank you for your comment 😀 Plus, videos use up more data and you can’t skim through it.
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That’s true, if you’re out and about they can be inconvenient 🙂 I’d be too nervous to do a video of myself, I like to hide behind the keyboard in this instance 😉
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Haha, I’m the opposite 😛 I prefer to do videos/audios but don’t have a proper place to film. It’s faster than writing everything out but I think the editing process makes it basically the same amount of time >.< I'd love to do a podcast with atleast 2 more ppl, that'd be so fun!
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Ah, fair enough! Ooh, this is the thing, I’m not very tech-savvy haha, so for me writing is always easiest! A podcast sounds like a fun idea though 🙂
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Oh, that puts a different light on it! I like that we’re honest with each other 😛
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