The Thing About BooksThese opinions are strictly my own. I am not trying to insult anyone or hurt anyone's feelings.
I hope this video makes sense as I'm not the most articulate person in the world but I felt it important to start the discussion and get my thoughts out there. I also believe that it's important for this issue to stay current since every few months a video like the one I'm responding to surfaces.
Re: Youtube Culture = Booktube Culture: Goodbye For Now?The Thing About Books2014-06-14 | These opinions are strictly my own. I am not trying to insult anyone or hurt anyone's feelings.
I hope this video makes sense as I'm not the most articulate person in the world but I felt it important to start the discussion and get my thoughts out there. I also believe that it's important for this issue to stay current since every few months a video like the one I'm responding to surfaces.
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comBook Haul :: Catch up style!The Thing About Books2015-12-26 | Believe it or not, but I'm alive and still into books. No, I have not abandoned my channel, we just had a hiatus. So here are some of the books I got while I was busy
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comInside Out and Back Again :: Spoiler Free ReviewThe Thing About Books2015-09-01 | Here is my review of Inside Out and Back Again. A lovely little story :)
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comBook Haul + Unboxing :: August 2015The Thing About Books2015-08-19 | Let me show you all the beauties I got in the month of August! Have you read any of these? Do you want reviews of any of them?
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comWrap Up :: July 2015The Thing About Books2015-08-14 | Read a ton! Here are all the things I read in the month of July!
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comBookTube A Thon 2015 :: Wrap UpThe Thing About Books2015-08-12 | Wrapping things up for the BookTube-A-Thon! I actually did really well and am super proud of myself!
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comBookTube A Thon 2015 :: Day 4 (+horendous trailer)The Thing About Books2015-08-07 | All the things I read during day 4 and all the things I want to read before the end of BookTube-A-Thon!
Also, don't judge me too harshly on the failed trailer. It was fun and we were entertained. Besides, it was too nice outside to stay inside :)
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comBookTube A Thon 2015 :: Day 3 (+tower challenge)The Thing About Books2015-08-06 | Here are my updates for BookTube-A-Thon day 3 (featuring: MY LEGS!) I did attempt the book tower challenge... and failed. But it's funny so ok.
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comBookTube A Thon 2015 :: Day 1 & 2The Thing About Books2015-08-05 | Here are my fascinating and adventurous updates for day 1 and 2 of the booktube-a-thon. How are you doing?
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comBookTube-A-Thon 2015 :: TBRThe Thing About Books2015-07-31 | Are you participating? What are you reading? How excited are you?! :)
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comCurrent Book PreordersThe Thing About Books2015-07-30 | Here is the list of all the books that I've preordered so far. Some come out this year, others next year.
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comThe Grinch Book TagThe Thing About Books2015-07-29 | Since I'm a rebel, I did The Grinch Book Tag in the summer. Was I the only one sick of watching them around Christmas? I hope not... So here are the books that make me get grouchy. What are some of yours? :)
I was tagged by Luisina: youtube.com/user/myreadingglasses And I'm sorry but I have no idea who the original video was by. It's been a while...
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comJune Wrap Up :: 2015The Thing About Books2015-07-23 | Better late than never! Wrapping things up for the month of June.
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comWould You Rather Book Tag!The Thing About Books2015-06-19 | In which I talk... a lot. And also tell you things. And stuff.
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comChristmas in July Book TagThe Thing About Books2015-06-16 | In which I compare books to various Christmas things!
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comMay 2015 :: Wrap UpThe Thing About Books2015-06-12 | Let me tell you about all the things I read in the month of May! What did you read in May?
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comUN-Haul #1The Thing About Books2015-06-09 | Here are some books that I'm going to be saying goodbye to. They will find a good home somewhere, I'm sure.
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comFebruary 2015 :: Wrap UpThe Thing About Books2015-06-05 | Three months late but I'm a rebel and regret nothing. Here are all the books I read in the month of February!
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comBook Haul :: May 2015The Thing About Books2015-06-03 | In which I show you the books I got, make a fool of myself, act all awkward, do the fangirl flail and show how big of an idiot I can be sometimes.
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comVicious by V.E. Schwab :: Spoiler Free ReviewThe Thing About Books2015-03-19 | Here are my spoiler free thoughts on Vicious by V.E. Schwab aka Victoria Schwab. Have you read it? What are your thoughts on it?
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comHuge January & February Book HaulThe Thing About Books2015-03-09 | As previously established, Ela demonstrates the lack of control if it comes to buying books. And laughs a lot. At herself.
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comJanuary Wrap Up :: February TBRThe Thing About Books2015-02-18 | Here is my late January wrap up and some of the books I'm planning on reading in February. Enjoy! :)
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comBurn Rewrite Reread Book TagThe Thing About Books2015-02-06 | Bure/Rewrite/Reread tag. This was harder than anticipated but still a lot of fun!
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comThe Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black :: Book Review (Spoiler Free)The Thing About Books2015-01-28 | Here are some of my thoughts on The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black.
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comGiveaway WINNERS!The Thing About Books2015-01-22 | Low tech, unedited and a bit of a mess but that's ok, right? I know you just want to know who won! Thanks to everyone who participated and who didn't, but left really nice comments on my video :)
Winners: Please contact me by Wednesday, January 28th at the email address below.
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comHydraulic Fracturing in ColoradoThe Thing About Books2015-01-19 | This is a video that I did for a final project for my Comp2 class last semester. My professor asked me to post it on a social outlet, so here it is.
Yes, I know it is not even remotely related to anything I usually talk about on my channel but I really didn't see the point of setting up a whole new channel just to post one video. Just saying.Book Outlet Boxing Day Unboxing!The Thing About Books2015-01-14 | A very tired Ela unboxes books. These are books that I got at the Book Outlet Boxing Day sale. There are lots and here is the list in order of appearance, just like I promised! :-)
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comUnidentified by Rae Mariz :: Book Review (Spoiler Free)The Thing About Books2015-01-12 | I just realized that I never posted this so I'm posting it now. So, without further ado, here is my spoiler free review of Unidentified by Rae Mariz.
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comReading Stats :: BookTubeversary! :: Giveaway! (CLOSED)The Thing About Books2015-01-08 | Part 1: Random reading stats for the beautiful year of 2014. Mostly numbers and, you know, stats :)
Part 2: BOOKTUBEVERSARY! Whooooooooo! My channel is now 1 year old... where did the time go?
Part 3: Free stuff!
Giveaway rules: 1. Must be subscribed to this channel. 2. Must be 18 or older (or have parent/guardian permission). 3.Must be a US resident (sorry international folks!) 4. Must let me know in the comments which book you'd like to receive. 5. Must be AWESOME! :)
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.com2015 Reading Resolutions!The Thing About Books2015-01-06 | Here are some of my reading goals/resolutions for 2015. I did include some YouTube/BookTube resolutions because, reasons :)
What are some of your resolutions for the new year?
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comTop 14 of 2014!The Thing About Books2015-01-05 | Here is a list, in no particular order, of my top 14 books of 2014. I also added 3 of my least favorite books at the end.
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comDecember Wrap Up :: January TBRThe Thing About Books2015-01-01 | A video that's actually on time... I can't believe it myself!
Here's all the things I read in the month of December and all the things (a few of them, anyway) that I plan to read in January. (Has slight freak out about holy crap January!)
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comChristmas Book Haul :: UnboxingThe Thing About Books2014-12-29 | Since no one ever gives me books for, well, anything, I got myself a Christmas present and you guys can watch me unbox it! Lots of books and I completely fail at synopses. Enjoy!
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comThe Divine Secrets of the Traveling Yaya Sisterpants :: NOLAThe Thing About Books2014-12-29 | Not book related but this is a video I made for my friend's birthday trip.
I hope you like it! I also hope this turned out as good as I hope it did.
Side note, the music is all Tiesto, from A Town Called Paradise.Thanksgiving Dinner Book Tag?The Thing About Books2014-11-25 | In which I compare Thanksgiving Dinner items to books... and talk a lot with hand gestures... and get upstaged by my dog.
If you want to do this, feel free! It's a lot of fun. Don't forget to link your video below :)
Things I talk about: Turkey: The Bone Season Cranberry Sauce: Fangirl Stuffing: Cruel Beauty Green Bean Casserole: Trial by Fire Sweet Potatoes: The Iron Trial Gravy: Pivot Point Apple Pie: The Winner's Curse Pumpkin Pie: Grave Mercy Pecan Pie: The Nightmare Affair Wine: Written in My Own Heart's Blood After dinner stomachache: Plus One
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comGiant Book Haul! :: September 2014The Thing About Books2014-10-09 | My giant book haul from August and September. 47 books... I think I need help...
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comAlienated by Melissa Landers :: Book Review (Spoiler Free)The Thing About Books2014-07-28 | Some quick spoiler free thoughts on Alienated by Melissa Landers. I really loved this book and I hope more people pick it up (that means you!)
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comBookTube A Thon 2014 :: TBR!The Thing About Books2014-07-11 | Here is my TBR for the BookTube A Thon! Are you guys as excited for this as I am? What are you reading? Let's get excited and fangirl!!!
Keep your eye out for the video challenges starting next week! (I'll do my best to actually do daily video challenges)
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comJune Wrap Up :: July TBRThe Thing About Books2014-07-09 | As usual, it's a little late but better late than never, right? Here are all the books I read in June and the books that I plan to read in July.
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comBook Haul :: June 2014The Thing About Books2014-06-30 | In which I cannot get my words out and cannot explain the premise or plot of a single book. And giggle a lot. But I did include some bloopers! :)
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.com10 Little Questions TagThe Thing About Books2014-06-27 | This is the (very weird) 10 Little Questions tag! I was tagged by Karla (channel below) and the rag was created by Jim Chapman (also below).
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comNYC and BookCon Vlog (sort of)The Thing About Books2014-06-17 | Fair warning, I am neither a vlogger or a cinematographer so this video leaves something to be desired. To be honest I think it's more for me than it is for you... but, if you care to, you can see what I (mostly) got up to in the Big Apple! I also didn't spend too long editing this so it's rough. Enjoy.
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comMay Wrap Up :: June TBRThe Thing About Books2014-06-08 | I'm back! Here is what I've read in May and what I plan to read in June. What are you reading in June?
Email me: thethingaboutbooks@gmail.comTBR Shame Week :: Day 5 :: 2014 TBR Bookshelf Tour!The Thing About Books2014-05-23 | I am ridiculously proud of this video so please enjoy the finale to TBR shame week! I hope you enjoyed watching it as much as I did making it.
I think most of the pride is coming from editing 45 minutes worth of footage down to 11 minutes of awesome, so I'll take it! :)