THE BLOOD OF OLYMPUS | THEORIES & SWAG! Katytastic 2024-10-20 | THE BLOOD OF OLYMPUS | THEORIES & SWAG!
rumors, scandals, and fanfic authors gone wild! | a reading vlog Katytastic 2022-03-31 | heyo it's time for a reading vlog! thank you to disney book group for sponsoring this video! support me on patreon! - patreon.com/katytastic BOOKSPLOSION INFO!the MARCH book of the month is THE RUMOR GAME by Dhonielle Clayton and Sona Charaipotra. liveshow will take place on april 2nd at 6pm ET on the booksplosion channel - youtube.com/booksplosionget your copy of THE RUMOR GAME here: books.disney.com/the-rumor-gameBOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)follow booksplosion on social media:youtube - youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - instagram.com/booksplosionTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
SUPER MASSIVE BOOK HAUL! Katytastic 2022-03-04 | ooohh yeah it's book haul time! thank you to disney book group and bloomsbury for sponsoring this video! support me on patreon! - patreon.com/katytasticBOOKSPLOSION INFO!the MARCH book of the month is THE RUMOR GAME by dhonielle clayton and sona charaipotra. liveshow will take place on april 2nd at 6pm est on the booksplosion channel - youtube.com/booksplosionget your copy of THE RUMOR GAME here: books.disney.com/the-rumor-gameBOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)follow booksplosion on social media:youtube - youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - instagram.com/booksplosionMENTIONED LIVESTREAMS:defy the night liveshow - youtube.com/watch?v=7XKJu4o57CIin a holidaze liveshow - youtube.com/watch?v=PgUE9aqbYt0these violent delights liveshow - youtube.com/watch?v=JCYklTtk9_wTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
the word count is TOO DAMN HIGH | writing vlog Katytastic 2021-11-15 | in which i chat about my ever-increasing word count, project title problems, and my shiny new trope-tastic idea! YAY!support me on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/katytasticcatch up on previous weekly writing vlog episodes - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQwant writing advice videos? here's a whole playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tniltwant more drafting vlogs? check out my nanowrimo 2012 series: 50K words and 30 videos in 30 days! - youtube.com/watch?v=49CkOH192bw&list=PLw366ja7A0_d_0VTjycfYS-dhP3WKttASconfused about how i outline? wtf is a block? why 27 chapters?? watch this video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&t=1s&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti also made a video about outlining in scrivener, if you're interested in the writing program i use! - youtube.com/watch?v=0ryXJ18eUp8&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_TniltTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTikTok - tiktok.com/@katafterhoursTumblr - katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
I WROTE 50,000 WORDS IN 19 DAYS! | weekly writing vlog Katytastic 2021-10-29 | a decade of nanowrimo-ing has prepared me for this moment. LET'S CELEBRATE WRITING 50K IN 19 DAYS! HURRAH!!support me on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/katytasticcatch up on previous weekly writing vlog episodes - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQwant writing advice videos? here's a whole playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tniltwant more drafting vlogs? check out my nanowrimo 2012 series: 50K words and 30 videos in 30 days! - youtube.com/watch?v=49CkOH192bw&list=PLw366ja7A0_d_0VTjycfYS-dhP3WKttASconfused about how i outline? wtf is a block? why 27 chapters?? watch this video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&t=1s&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti also made a video about outlining in scrivener, if you're interested in the writing program i use! - youtube.com/watch?v=0ryXJ18eUp8&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_TniltTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTikTok - tiktok.com/@katafterhoursTumblr - katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
THE MORTIFYING ORDEAL OF BEING KNOWN | weekly writing vlog Katytastic 2021-10-25 | heyyy it's time for a new weekly writing vlog! watch this video! but also DO NOT PERCEIVE ME! thanks!support me on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/katytasticcatch up on previous weekly writing vlog episodes - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQwant writing advice videos? here's a whole playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tniltwant more drafting vlogs? check out my nanowrimo 2012 series: 50K words and 30 videos in 30 days! - youtube.com/watch?v=49CkOH192bw&list=PLw366ja7A0_d_0VTjycfYS-dhP3WKttASconfused about how i outline? wtf is a block? why 27 chapters?? watch this video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&t=1s&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti also made a video about outlining in scrivener, if you're interested in the writing program i use! - youtube.com/watch?v=0ryXJ18eUp8&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_TniltTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTikTok - tiktok.com/@katafterhoursTumblr - katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
TIKTOK, THE THIRD ACT BREAK-UP, AND OTHER THINGS THAT RUIN MY LIFE | weekly writing vlog Katytastic 2021-10-17 | i've spent a stupid amount of time on tiktok this week and i'm still slaying my word count goals. coincidence?? I THINK NOT!!! support me on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/katytasticapparently i spend all my time on tiktok now (i'll make videos over there soon probably) - tiktok.com/@katafterhourscatch up on previous weekly writing vlog episodes - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQwant writing advice videos? here's a whole playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tniltwant more drafting vlogs? check out my nanowrimo 2012 series: 50K words and 30 videos in 30 days! - youtube.com/watch?v=49CkOH192bw&list=PLw366ja7A0_d_0VTjycfYS-dhP3WKttASconfused about how i outline? wtf is a block? why 27 chapters?? watch this video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&t=1s&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti also made a video about outlining in scrivener, if you're interested in the writing program i use! - youtube.com/watch?v=0ryXJ18eUp8&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_TniltTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
IM WRITING A NEW BOOK! | weekly writing vlog Katytastic 2021-10-10 | heyooo it's THE RETURN OF THE WEEKLY WRITING VLOG! oh boy, here we go again........support me on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/katytasticcatch up on previous writing vlog episodes - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQwant writing advice videos? here's a whole playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tniltwant more drafting vlogs? check out my nanowrimo 2012 series: 50K words and 30 videos in 30 days! - youtube.com/watch?v=49CkOH192bw&list=PLw366ja7A0_d_0VTjycfYS-dhP3WKttASconfused about how i outline? wtf is a block? why 27 chapters?? watch this video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&t=1s&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti also made a video about outlining in scrivener, if you're interested in the writing program i use! - youtube.com/watch?v=0ryXJ18eUp8&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_TniltTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
MAY BOOK HAUL Katytastic 2021-05-18 | there are so many great releases out lately, so you know what that means...... IT'S BOOK HAUL TIME! thank you to wattpad books for sponsoring this video! learn more about HOMEWRECKER and order your copy today: https://w.tt/Homewreckersupport me on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/katytasticBOOKSPLOSION INFO!BOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the MAY book of the month is HAPPILY EVER AFTERS by elise bryant. liveshow is friday may 28th at 6pm ET on the booksplosion channel - youtube.com/user/BOOKSPLOSIONthe JUNE book of the month is THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS by chloe gong. liveshow date to be announced!follow booksplosion on social media:twitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
RECENT READS + TOP OF THE TBR Katytastic 2021-05-13 | i've been having a great reading time and i have big plans to keep that going! let's talk about recent reads, upcoming releases, my ongoing trope research, and ALL OF THE CONTEMPORARIES! YAY!support me on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/katytasticBOOKSPLOSION INFO!BOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the APRIL book of the month was THE SKY BLUES by robbie couch, sponsored by simon and schuster! catch up on the liveshow here - youtube.com/watch?v=1-dVbZLDj9Ithe MAY book of the month is HAPPILY EVER AFTERS by elise bryant. liveshow is friday may 28th at 6pm ET on the booksplosion channel - youtube.com/user/BOOKSPLOSIONJUNE book to be announced soon!the JULY book of the month is THE LUCKY LIST by rachael lippincott, sponsored by simon and schuster! liveshow date to be announced.follow booksplosion on social media:twitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
APRIL BOOK HAUL Katytastic 2021-04-28 | new books! recent reads! trope research! WHAT A FUN TIME LET'S GO!support me on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/katytasticBOOKSPLOSION INFO!BOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the FEBRUARY book of the month was THIS IS NOT THE JESS SHOW by anna carey, sponsored by quirk books! liveshow recording here - youtube.com/watch?v=xZjUgbHyHcwthe MARCH book of the month was CHAIN OF IRON by cassandra clare! liveshow recording here - youtube.com/watch?v=U3_2PlEfx0Mthe APRIL book of the month is THE SKY BLUES by robbie couch, sponsored by simon and schuster! liveshow happening may 1st at 6pm ET on the booksplosion channel - youtube.com/user/BOOKSPLOSIONfollow booksplosion on social media:twitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
TITLES AND CHARACTER TRAITS | weekly writing vlog Katytastic 2021-02-01 | another week, another writing vlog! this one features the worst nickname for a book ever and anime-inspired writing habits! WHAT A FUN TIME OH BOY!support me on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/katytasticcatch up on previous writing vlogs here - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQmy "how i outline" video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilt&index=1my "how i draft" video - youtube.com/watch?v=cHnoBhjScGQ&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilt&index=3a tweet explaining how i do the charts in scrivener (though my version of scrivener is old so idek if this is a feature anymore?) - twitter.com/kat_tastic/status/1044974376456577025GO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
CHARTS, TROPES, AND VIBES GALORE | weekly writing vlog Katytastic 2021-01-23 | hello and welcome to the weekly writing vlog! it's a new year and i've started working on a new book! COME ALONG ON THE JOURNEY WITH ME!support me on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/katytasticcatch up on previous writing vlogs here - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQmy "how i outline" video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilt&index=1my "how i draft" video - youtube.com/watch?v=cHnoBhjScGQ&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilt&index=3a tweet explaining how i do the charts in scrivener (though my version of scrivener is old so idek if this is a feature anymore?) - twitter.com/kat_tastic/status/1044974376456577025GO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
WINTER BOOK HAUL + RECENT READS Katytastic 2021-01-16 | it's time to haul some books and rave about some recent reads! HUZZAH! thank you to disney book group for sponsoring the LORE readalong this month!support me on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/katytasticBOOKSPLOSION INFO!BOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the JANUARY book of the month is LORE by alexandra bracken! liveshow date is saturday january 30th at 6pm ET on the booksplosion channel! - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosionand here is the recording of the CEMETERY BOYS liveshow if you missed that and wanna catch up! - youtube.com/watch?v=uSEUjD45P0Ifollow booksplosion on social media:twitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
my favorite books of 2020 Katytastic 2021-01-09 | oh boy oh boy it's that time of year! today i'm sharing my favorite reads of 2020! LET'S GO!support me on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/katytasticcheck out last year's faves - youtube.com/watch?v=7juRmFzheRQopposite of always liveshow - youtube.com/watch?v=jfGPJkWorhochain of gold liveshow - youtube.com/watch?v=05gwqcdww5EGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/katytasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
ANTICIPATED 2021 BOOKS | TOP OF THE TBR Katytastic 2021-01-02 | let's discuss some of my most anticipated releases of winter 2021! thank you to disney book group for sponsoring the LORE readalong and thank you to quirk books for sponsoring the THIS IS NOT THE JESS SHOW readalong!support me on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/katytasticBOOKSPLOSION DEETS:BOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the JANUARY book of the month is LORE by alexandra bracken! liveshow date is saturday january 30th at 6pm ET on the booksplosion channel!the FEBRUARY book of the month is THIS IS NOT THE JESS SHOW by anna carey. liveshow date to be announced!follow booksplosion on social media:youtube - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
SUMMER BOOK HAUL + RECENT READS Katytastic 2020-09-15 | oh hey hello how's it goin? let's talk about the books i've read & acquired over the summer! i have been reading A TON!!!! .......just not a ton of novelsthanks to HMH for helping to sponsor this video to celebrate the cover redesign of BLOODLEAF by crystal smith and the recent release of the sequel GREYTHORNE!BOOKSPLOSION SUMMER LIVESHOWSJUNEYOU SHOULD SEE ME IN A CROWN liveshow - youtube.com/watch?v=QneClbKQ6oIJULYOPPOSITE OF ALWAYS liveshow - youtube.com/watch?v=jfGPJkWorhoAUGUSTWARCROSS liveshow - youtube.com/watch?v=v-Mqepb1AQoSEPTEMBERTHE LOST BOOK OF WHITE - liveshow oct 3rdfollow booksplosion on social media:youtube - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/katytasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.comFTC: this video is sponsored in part by HMH for BLOODLEAF and GREYTHORNE. i received THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE from the publisher TOR. all other books were purchased with my own money. as always, all thoughts and opinions are honest and my own!
SPRING BOOK HAUL + RECENT READS Katytastic 2020-05-20 | heyyyy it's time for some NEW BOOKS and RECENT READS! i've been acquiring and reading a ton lately--LET'S TALK ABOUT IT!BOOKSPLOSION DEETS:BOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the APRIL book of the month is THE JUNE BOYS by court stevens, sponsored by harper collins. check out the liveshow here - youtube.com/watch?v=fHzAIvV6F4Uthe MAY book of the month is WE ARE THE WILDCATS by siobhan vivian, sponsored by simon & schuster. liveshow date is sunday MAY 31ST at 7PM EST on the booksplosion channel!the JUNE book of the month is THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES by suzanne collins. liveshow date to be announced!follow booksplosion on social media:youtube - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/katytasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
comfort rereads + new releases | TOP OF THE TBR Katytastic 2020-04-06 | new season, new reading plans! let's talk anticipated spring book releases and which of my all-time faves i'm gonna reread! YAY!BOOKSPLOSION DEETS:BOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the APRIL book of the month is THE JUNE BOYS by court stevens, sponsored by harper collins. liveshow date is sunday MAY 3RD at 7pm EST on the booksplosion channel!the MAY book of the month is WE ARE THE WILDCATS by siobhan vivian, sponsored by simon & schuster. liveshow date is sunday MAY 31ST at 7PM EST on the booksplosion channel!follow booksplosion on social media:youtube - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/katytasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
THE CHOSEN ONES GIRLFRIEND (a short story) Katytastic 2020-03-25 | HELLO! today i am reading aloud a short story that i wrote called THE CHOSEN ONE'S GIRLFRIEND. i really hope you enjoy it! ahhhhhhhhh!!support me on patreon! http://www.patreon.com/katytasticTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/katytasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
I WROTE ANOTHER BOOK! | writing vlog Katytastic 2020-03-18 | hi hello welcome to the weekly(ish) writing vlog wherein i accidentally binge draft yet another booksupport my writing adventures on patreon! patreon.com/katytastic catch up on previous writing vlog episodes - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQwant more writing videos? here's a whole playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tniltwant more drafting vlogs? check out my nanowrimo 2012 series: 50K words and 30 videos in 30 days! - youtube.com/watch?v=49CkOH192bw&list=PLw366ja7A0_d_0VTjycfYS-dhP3WKttASconfused about how i outline? wtf is a block? why 27 chapters?? watch this video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&t=1s&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti also made a video about outlining in scrivener, if you're interested in the writing program i use! - youtube.com/watch?v=0ryXJ18eUp8&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_TniltTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/katytasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
NEW RELEASES BOOK HAUL! Katytastic 2020-03-01 | HI HELLO!!! 2020 has already blessed us with many exciting new releases--LET'S TALK ABOUT SOME OF 'EM!!the BOOKSPLOSION book of the month for march is CHAIN OF GOLD by cassie clare! the liveshow will be on march 28th at 7pm ET on the booksplosion youtube channel - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosionfollow booksplosion social media for more updates!twitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)i am extremely online:Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katafterhours.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.comthanks to bloomsbury for sponsoring this video to celebrate the release of THE GRAVITY OF US! i also received the following books for free (but not sponsored): A HEART SO FIERCE AND BROKEN, CHAIN OF GOLD, PS I STILL LOVE YOU, CRESCENT CITY, INFINITY SON. the others i purchased for myself! as always, all thoughts and opinions are honest and my own.
how i write a rough draft Katytastic 2020-01-29 | it's time for another lengthy writing video! today i'm showing you all how i write a rough draft (emphasis on the ROUGH)confused? need more context? watch these videos first:how i develop story ideas - youtube.com/watch?v=J2w_t2Mvsachow i outline - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uoand check out the public post on my patreon page for the supplementary written material so you can read and follow along! patreon.com/posts/how-i-write-post-33559018and check out this writing video playlist for more writerly fun! - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQtry audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/katytasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticPatreon - http://www.patreon.com/katytasticGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.comFTC: this video is not sponsored. as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own!
things im loving right now! (tv shows, music, more!) Katytastic 2020-01-17 | gather 'round! it's time for me to ramble about some things i've been LOVING lately! tv shows, albums, movies, and more! HURRAH!mentioned links:favorite books of 2019 video - youtube.com/watch?v=7juRmFzheRQBINGE WATCH RWBY YOU WON'T REGRET IT - youtube.com/watch?v=ej-Yp35Y5Gg&list=PL2vBnPCQT4WLBKw8Gtcl3SmwQjKt80ksQwatch these YURI!!! ON ICE fan music videos i made (BUT ONLY IF YOU'VE SEEN THE SHOW DON'T SPOIL YOURSELF I MEAN IT!!!!)yuri x lover - youtube.com/watch?v=QatyOUaW9MAyuri x i think he knows - youtube.com/watch?v=BTmauOq3nzwTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytastic GO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=Katytastic I am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :) Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tastic Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytastic Tumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.com Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytastic For business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.comftc: this video is not sponsored nor did i receive any free product. as always, thoughts and opinions are honest and my own!
what comes next? | writing vlog ep 17 Katytastic 2020-01-06 | new year, new projects, new goals, NEW PANIC!!!!! oh boy!! let's chat about querying and 2020 writing plans and, as per usual, my ever-impending emotional meltdown!!!! can i get a wahoo.catch up on previous writing vlog episodes - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQwant more writing videos? here's a whole playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tniltwant more drafting vlogs? check out my nanowrimo 2012 series: 50K words and 30 videos in 30 days! - youtube.com/watch?v=49CkOH192bw&list=PLw366ja7A0_d_0VTjycfYS-dhP3WKttASconfused about how i outline? wtf is a block? why 27 chapters?? watch this video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&t=1s&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti also made a video about outlining in scrivener, if you're interested in the writing program i use! - youtube.com/watch?v=0ryXJ18eUp8&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_TniltTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytastic GO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=Katytastic I am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :) Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tastic Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytastic Tumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.com Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytastic For business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
top 10 favorite books of 2019 Katytastic 2020-01-02 | i am SO VERY EXCITED to talk about my top 10 fave books of 2019! LET'S GOOOOOOO!!! book haul ft wayward son feels - youtube.com/watch?v=yc-Na0oriGotry audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytastic GO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=Katytastic I am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :) Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tastic Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytastic Tumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.com Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytastic For business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.comFTC: this video is not sponsored, all books featured were purchased with my own money. all opinions are honest and my own.
WINTER TBR | panic! at the reading challenge Katytastic 2019-12-18 | hi my name is kat and i have to read 5 books in 15 days to complete my 2019 reading challenge goal. LET'S FREAKIN DO THIS!!!!!thank you to bloomsbury for sponsoring A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY readalong. thank you to sourcebooks for sponsoring the REVERIE readalong. and thank you to harper for sending me an advanced copy of INFINITY SON. all other books were purchased by myself, and as always all thoughts and opinions are honest and my own!BOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the DECEMBER book of the month is A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY by BRIGID KEMMERER. liveshow is friday december 20th at 7pm ET!the JANUARY book of the month is REVERIE by RYAN LA SALA. liveshow happening end of january, date to be announced!follow booksplosion on social media!youtube - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytastic GO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=Katytastic I am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :) Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tastic Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytastic Tumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.com Goodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytastic For business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
tis the season for book hauls! Katytastic 2019-11-27 | hoooo boy do i have a fun book haul for y'all today! tis the season for LOTS OF READING!!! and SERIES FINALES!!! fa la la la la la la la laaaaaa!!!thank you to bloomsbury for sponsoring A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY readalong. thank you to sourcebooks for sponsoring the REVERIE readalong. and thank you to harper for sponsoring CORAL. all other books were purchased by myself, and as always all thoughts and opinions are honest and my own!BOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the DECEMBER book of the month is A CURSE SO DARK AND LONELY by BRIGID KEMMERER. liveshow date to be announced!the JANUARY book of the month is REVERIE by RYAN LA SALA. liveshow date to be announced!follow booksplosion on social media!youtube - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionMENTIONED VIDEOS:previous book haul / wrap up - youtube.com/watch?v=yc-Na0oriGo5 star predictions video - youtube.com/watch?v=jB0qZ8-IUYETry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
big fall book haul Katytastic 2019-11-04 | i had a really great reading month including some new ALL TIME FAVES so LET'S TALK ABOUT 'EM!!thank you to penguin for sponsoring THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE readalong and THE BEAUTIFUL. thank you to simon & schuster for sponsoring the CURSED readalong. all other books were purchased by myself, and as always all thoughts and opinions are honest and my own!BOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the OCTOBER book of the month was THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE by RUTA SEPETYS, catch the liveshow here - youtube.com/watch?v=0xYwIgAWGSwthe NOVEMBER book of the month is CURSED by THOMAS WHEELER and FRANK MILLER. the liveshow will be sunday, december 8th at 7pm ET.follow booksplosion on social media!youtube - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
I FINISHED WRITING MY BOOK | writing vlog ep 16 Katytastic 2019-10-26 | i did the thing!!!catch up on previous writing vlog episodes - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQwant more writing videos? here's a whole playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tniltwant more drafting vlogs? check out my nanowrimo 2012 series: 50K words and 30 videos in 30 days! - youtube.com/watch?v=49CkOH192bw&list=PLw366ja7A0_d_0VTjycfYS-dhP3WKttASconfused about how i outline? wtf is a block? why 27 chapters?? watch this video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&t=1s&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti also made a video about outlining in scrivener, if you're interested in the writing program i use! - youtube.com/watch?v=0ryXJ18eUp8&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_TniltTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
BRAINWASHED BY NANOWRIMO | writing vlog ep 15 Katytastic 2019-10-14 | we're in the endgame nowcatch up on previous writing vlog episodes - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQwant more writing videos? here's a whole playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tniltwant more drafting vlogs? check out my nanowrimo 2012 series: 50K words and 30 videos in 30 days! - youtube.com/watch?v=49CkOH192bw&list=PLw366ja7A0_d_0VTjycfYS-dhP3WKttASconfused about how i outline? wtf is a block? why 27 chapters?? watch this video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&t=1s&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti also made a video about outlining in scrivener, if you're interested in the writing program i use! - youtube.com/watch?v=0ryXJ18eUp8&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_TniltTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
A TALE OF TWO BOOKS | writing vlog ep 14 Katytastic 2019-10-06 | i chime in with a haven't you people ever heard of writing a goddamn standalonecatch up on previous writing vlog episodes - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQwant more writing videos? here's a whole playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tniltwant more drafting vlogs? check out my nanowrimo 2012 series: 50K words and 30 videos in 30 days! - youtube.com/watch?v=49CkOH192bw&list=PLw366ja7A0_d_0VTjycfYS-dhP3WKttASconfused about how i outline? wtf is a block? why 27 chapters?? watch this video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&t=1s&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti also made a video about outlining in scrivener, if you're interested in the writing program i use! - youtube.com/watch?v=0ryXJ18eUp8&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_TniltTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
end of summer book haul Katytastic 2019-09-13 | autumn is nearly here!!! but first--i gotta haul the books i accumulated over the summer! LET'S DO IT!!!thank you to penguin random house for sponsoring the FRANKLY IN LOVE readalong, and thank you to harperteen for sending me FIVE DARK FATES and INFINITY SON. all other books were purchased by myself, and as always all thoughts and opinions are honest and my own!BOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the SEPTEMBER book of the month is FRANKLY IN LOVE by DAVID YOON, liveshow date is october 5th at 7pm ET!follow booksplosion on social media!youtube - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
anticipated books of fall 2019 Katytastic 2019-09-07 | i'm so happy it's september!!! let's talk about all the amazing new books coming out this season!! YAY BOOKS!!BOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the SEPTEMBER book of the month is FRANKLY IN LOVE by DAVID YOON out 9/10! this read-along is sponsored by penguin random house. liveshow date is october 5th!the OCTOBER book of the month is THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE by RUTA SEPETYS out 10/1! this read-along is sponsored by penguin random house. liveshow date to be announced! (late oct/early nov)the NOVEMBER book of the month is CURSED by THOMAS WHEELER and illustrated by FRANK MILLER out 10/1! this read-along is sponsored by penguin random house. liveshow date to be announced! (late nov/early dec)this video is also sponsored in part by HarperCollins for CORAL, out november 12th. and sponsored in part by Penguin for THE BEAUTIFUL, out october 8th. as always, all opinions are honest and my own!follow booksplosion on social media!youtube - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionMENTIONED VIDEOS:carry on booktalk - youtube.com/watch?v=Z43WscaKRf0wayward son theories - youtube.com/watch?v=X2A7BKTPF_kthree dark crowns video - youtube.com/watch?v=aMia0vl_9MMbook haul where i talk about gideon the ninth - youtube.com/watch?v=Q6-slOzOZFUTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
death by book haul Katytastic 2019-06-16 | IT'S BOOK HAUL TIME. you know how this goes.BOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the APRIL book of the month was TO BEST THE BOYS by mary weber, sponsored by harpercollins. CHECK OUT THE LIVESHOW HERE - youtube.com/watch?v=rR75NUd_szYthe MAY book of the month was THE PRINCESS AND THE FANGIRL by ashley poston, sponsored by quirk books. CHECK OUT THE LIVESHOW HERE - youtube.com/watch?v=N9IOeTzs4Agthe JUNE book of the month is THE RED SCROLLS OF MAGIC by cassandra clare and wesley chu! liveshow date is saturday june 29th!follow booksplosion on social media!youtube - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionOTHER MENTIONED VIDEOSSPRING TBR + 5-STAR PREDICTIONS - youtube.com/watch?v=jB0qZ8-IUYEBOOKISH THEME PARKS ft THE KINGDOM - youtube.com/watch?v=TXnQULm-oLcTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
bookish theme parks! Katytastic 2019-05-24 | let's have a fun lil chat about bookish theme parks i wish existed! this video is sponsored by THE KINGDOM by jess rothenberg, out may 28th!check out the book here - bookdepository.com/Kingdom-Jess-Rothenberg/9781250293855/?a_aid=KatytasticTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
spring reads + 5-star predictions | TOP OF THE TBR Katytastic 2019-05-04 | what's currently at the top of my tbr? some recent spring releases and books i think i'm gonna love! LET'S TALK ABOUT 'EM!Try Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticBOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the APRIL book of the month is TO BEST THE BOYS, sponsored by harpercollins. LIVESHOW is MAY 4th at 7pm ET on the BOOKSPLOSION CHANNEL - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosionthe MAY book of the month is THE PRINCESS AND THE FANGIRL by ashley poston, sponsored by quirkbooks. liveshow details to be announced!follow booksplosion on social media to stay up to date!youtube - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
book buying binge haul Katytastic 2019-04-24 | you know it's a big book haul when you can't possibly fit all the books in the thumbnailBOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the JANUARY book of the month was ERAGON by christopher paolini, sponsored by random house. CHECK OUT THE LIVESHOW HERE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir7kr...the FEBRUARY book of the month was TWO CAN KEEP A SECRET by karen m mcmanus, sponsored by random house. CHECK OUT THE LIVESHOW HERE - youtube.com/watch?v=7ZuyMgvPTMAfollow booksplosion on social media!youtube - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionOTHER MENTIONED VIDEOSREADING VLOG ft EVELYN HUGO - youtube.com/watch?v=ranUCoUz448TBR ft PRINTZ AWARD BOOKS - youtube.com/watch?v=v1i8vyX8k9QTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
Michelle Obama on her Writing Process Katytastic 2019-03-19 | I had the privilege of sitting down with Michelle Obama to ask her a question about the process of writing her memoir, Becoming!For more, check out the round-table video:BookTube | A Discussion With Michelle Obama - youtube.com/watch?v=3tBFW8nw8_o&list=PLjq6DwYksrzzBo2CZ5VMvGuvWze2rHLNPTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
MY FAVORITE BOOK IS GETTING A SEQUEL // WAYWARD SON COVER REACTION + THEORIES Katytastic 2019-03-15 | hi hello my favorite book of all time is getting a sequel and I HAVE ZERO CHILL. let us view the beautiful cover for WAYWARD SON by rainbow rowell and discuss some of my hopes and dreams and theories! (THIS VIDEO OBVIOUSLY CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR CARRY ON!!)CHECK OUT MY CARRY ON BOOKTALK - youtube.com/watch?v=Z43WscaKRf0Try Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
chatting about my makeup journey // GET READY WITH ME Katytastic 2019-03-13 | let's chat about how my (complicated) feelings about makeup have evolved over the years! this video is part of a paid promotion with disney book group to celebrate THE EVERLASTING ROSE by dhonielle clayton! more info here - books.disney.com/book/the-everlasting-rosemy previous GRWM video, the makeup book tag - youtube.com/watch?v=j6OwN9AuiooPRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO:(all of these were purchased with my own money, except for the eyeshadow palette which was a birthday gift from my friend lexi!)foundation - urban decay naked in 0.5concealer - urban decay naked in fair neutralpowder - urban decay naked pressed powder in naked lightblush - physicians formula mood boosting blush in naturalhighlighter - urban decay afterglow in sineyebrow pencil - anastasia brow wiz in medium browneyeshadow - mean girls palette by storybook cosmetics (colors used: is butter a carb, grool, cool mom, the plastics)eyeliner - tarte double take eyelinermascara - too faced better than sexlipstick - urban decay vice in 1993nail polish - colorclub in 'snowed in'Try Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
THE DEADLINE DISASTER | writing vlog ep 13 Katytastic 2019-03-11 | my deadline was yesterday.................................catch up on previous writing vlog episodes - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQwant more writing videos? here's a whole playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tniltwant more drafting vlogs? check out my nanowrimo 2012 series: 50K words and 30 videos in 30 days! - youtube.com/watch?v=49CkOH192bw&list=PLw366ja7A0_d_0VTjycfYS-dhP3WKttASconfused about how i outline? wtf is a block? why 27 chapters?? watch this video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&t=1s&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti also made a video about outlining in scrivener, if you're interested in the writing program i use! - youtube.com/watch?v=0ryXJ18eUp8&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti co-host a bi-weekly liveshow chat about writing and publishing! check out the NOVELTEA SHOW playlist here - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_egXWiO6keGZttKNQuZz7VCTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
new-to-me authors + 2019 printz books | TOP OF THE TBR Katytastic 2019-02-03 | IT'S TBR TIME! i've got some interesting picks here--lots of new-to-me authors, an abundance of dragons, and the fresh crop of printz books.Try Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticBOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the JANUARY book of the month was ERAGON by christopher paolini, sponsored by random house. CHECK OUT THE LIVESHOW HERE - youtube.com/watch?v=Ir7krE9hm1Ythe FEBRUARY book of the month is TWO CAN KEEP A SECRET by karen m mcmanus, sponsored by random house. liveshow happening MARCH 2ND at 7pm ET on the BOOKSPLOSION CHANNEL - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosionfollow booksplosion on social media!youtube - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
DUOLOGIES // all time faves + tbr Katytastic 2019-02-01 | some of my ALL TIME FAVORITE BOOKS are duologies--LET'S TALK ABOUT 'EM! this video includes a paid promotion with disney book group to celebrate UNDYING and THE LAST LIFE OF PRINCE ALASTOR.UNDYING by amie kaufman and meagan spooner is out now! find out more here - books.disney.com/book/undyingTHE LAST LIFE OF PRINCE ALASTOR by alexandra bracken is out february 5th! find out more here - books.disney.com/book/the-last-life-of-prince-alastorBIG LIST OF VIDEOS WHERE I TALK MORE ABOUT ALL THESE BOOKS:unearthed review - youtube.com/watch?v=2JrCv24VFucprosper redding review - youtube.com/watch?v=_FbvNNy-4_Ecarry on book talk - youtube.com/watch?v=Z43WscaKRf0strange the dreamer / muse of nightmares liveshow - youtube.com/watch?v=5Ay4rov4wJMsix of crows liveshow - youtube.com/watch?v=esOmE_vB148crooked kingdom liveshow - youtube.com/watch?v=_x9uMT9Lzt4geekerella review - youtube.com/watch?v=UYnpb6dPRKYsavage song / dark duet reading vlog - youtube.com/watch?v=ToGAsBo0WHksavage song / dark duet reviews - youtube.com/watch?v=bHRXxSGJUVUthe call review - youtube.com/watch?v=gmRwbLw8-8Uthe call liveshow - youtube.com/watch?v=q1QUS5gBonMTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
i didnt know it was gay Katytastic 2019-01-31 | dear publishing, PLEASE MAKE THESE THINGS MORE OBVIOUS. i am BEGGING you.Try Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
TROPHIES & CATCHPHRASES | weekly writing vlog ep 12 Katytastic 2019-01-29 | another week of revision struggles. take a shot every time i say "everything's fine" if u wanna die!!!*(*DONT ACTUALLY DO THIS. DRINK RESPONSIBLY, KIDS!!! I MEAN NO, DONT DRINK IF YOU'RE A KID. or go drink some water. idk. stay hydrated.)catch up on previous writing vlog episodes - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQwant more writing videos? here's a whole playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tniltwant more drafting vlogs? check out my nanowrimo 2012 series: 50K words and 30 videos in 30 days! - youtube.com/watch?v=49CkOH192bw&list=PLw366ja7A0_d_0VTjycfYS-dhP3WKttASconfused about how i outline? wtf is a block? why 27 chapters?? watch this video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&t=1s&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti also made a video about outlining in scrivener, if you're interested in the writing program i use! - youtube.com/watch?v=0ryXJ18eUp8&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti co-host a bi-weekly liveshow chat about writing and publishing! check out the NOVELTEA SHOW playlist here - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_egXWiO6keGZttKNQuZz7VCTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
PANIC! AT THE PLOT TWIST | weekly writing vlog ep 11 Katytastic 2019-01-21 | welcome to another week of panic and productivity*(*productivity not guaranteed)catch up on previous writing vlog episodes - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQwant more writing videos? here's a whole playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tniltwant more drafting vlogs? check out my nanowrimo 2012 series: 50K words and 30 videos in 30 days! - youtube.com/watch?v=49CkOH192bw&list=PLw366ja7A0_d_0VTjycfYS-dhP3WKttASconfused about how i outline? wtf is a block? why 27 chapters?? watch this video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&t=1s&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti also made a video about outlining in scrivener, if you're interested in the writing program i use! - youtube.com/watch?v=0ryXJ18eUp8&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti co-host a bi-weekly liveshow chat about writing and publishing! check out the NOVELTEA SHOW playlist here - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_egXWiO6keGZttKNQuZz7VCTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
NEW BOOKS FOR THE NEW YEAR | book haul Katytastic 2019-01-18 | if these new books are any indication, THIS YEAR IS OFF TO A PRETTY GREAT START!Try Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticBOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the DECEMBER book of the month was SKYWARD by brandon sanderson, sponsored by random house. CHECK OUT THE LIVESHOW HERE - youtube.com/watch?v=MOl586qdL0Athe JANUARY book of the month is ERAGON by christopher paolini, sponsored by random house. liveshow happening FEBRUARY 2ND at 7pm ET on the NEW BOOKSPLOSION CHANNEL - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosionfollow booksplosion on social media!youtube - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
WRITING DETENTION (and too many brackets) | weekly writing vlog ep 10 Katytastic 2019-01-14 | this week i put myself in writing detention. REVISION IS FUN. also i ramble a bit about my story layering process and how i deal with unpacking [brackets]. LIKE I SAID, SO MUCH FUN.(actually though i'm having a great time and it's a bit UNSETTLING) catch up on previous writing vlog episodes - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQwant more writing videos? here's a whole playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tniltwant more drafting vlogs? check out my nanowrimo 2012 series: 50K words and 30 videos in 30 days! - youtube.com/watch?v=49CkOH192bw&list=PLw366ja7A0_d_0VTjycfYS-dhP3WKttASconfused about how i outline? wtf is a block? why 27 chapters?? watch this video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&t=1s&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti also made a video about outlining in scrivener, if you're interested in the writing program i use! - youtube.com/watch?v=0ryXJ18eUp8&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti co-host a bi-weekly liveshow chat about writing and publishing! check out the NOVELTEA SHOW playlist here - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_egXWiO6keGZttKNQuZz7VCTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
THE REVISION GRIND BEGINS | weekly writing vlog ep 9 Katytastic 2019-01-05 | hi hello happy new year!!! welcome to season 2 of WRITING WITH KAT! let's chat updates and future plans!catch up on season 1 - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cek7eWwNgWdKXE-hXBW8JQwant more writing videos? here's a whole playlist - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tniltwant more drafting vlogs? check out my nanowrimo 2012 series: 50K words and 30 videos in 30 days! - youtube.com/watch?v=49CkOH192bw&list=PLw366ja7A0_d_0VTjycfYS-dhP3WKttASconfused about how i outline? wtf is a block? why 27 chapters?? watch this video - youtube.com/watch?v=fe3eodLF_Uo&t=1s&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti also made a video about outlining in scrivener, if you're interested in the writing program i use! - youtube.com/watch?v=0ryXJ18eUp8&list=PLw366ja7A0_cxTj-ZPftTqst5LV_Tnilti co-host a bi-weekly liveshow chat about writing and publishing! check out the NOVELTEA SHOW playlist here - youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw366ja7A0_egXWiO6keGZttKNQuZz7VCTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticTumblr - http://www.katokeeffe.tumblr.comGoodreads - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticFor business inquiries only - katytastic(at)gmail.com
LAST READS OF 2018 | december reading vlog Katytastic 2019-01-03 | in which i attempt to read 9 books in 11 days in the hopes of completing my 2018 goodreads challenge.follow me on twitter! - http://www.twitter.com/kat_tasticand instagram too! - http://www.instagram.com/katytasticand goodreads too bc why not - http://www.goodreads.com/katytasticBOOKSPLOSION is an online book club hosted by me, Christine (polandbananasBOOKS), and Jesse (JesseTheReader). Each month we choose a book and host a read-along with a liveshow discussion at the end! IT'S GREAT FUN! ANYONE CAN JOIN! READ WITH US! :)the DECEMBER book of the month was SKYWARD by brandon sanderson, sponsored by random house. CHECK OUT THE LIVESHOW HERE - youtube.com/watch?v=MOl586qdL0Afollow booksplosion on social media!youtube - http://www.youtube.com/booksplosiontwitter - http://www.twitter.com/booksplosioninstagram - http://www.instagram.com/booksplosionTry Audible and get a free audiobook! - http://www.audibletrial.com/katytasticGO BOOK SHOPPING: http://www.bookdepository.com/?a_aid=KatytasticI am a Book Depository Affiliate! If you buy books using my link, I receive a small referral commission, which really helps me out! :)
