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HOW MANY DID I BUY??? | FIRST BOOK HAUL OF 2024 | Literary Diversions
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- čas přidán 12. 02. 2024
- In which I unveil my new book haul format and give you a countdown to accountability…!
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I would say that books you asked to bring into your library should count towards the 60% (so purchases and wishlist gifts) but surprise gifts are free game (so if the publisher/a friend just send a book they think you'll like)
I agree with this, any books you bought or requested should count to the 60% but anything that's a surprise is free of the 60% because you didn't intentionally bring them home.
Agreed. Pubs sending books without request are bonuses. Even if a happy surprise.
For Atlas Complex- I think if the publisher/author/etc. asks to send a book to you and you say yes, it should be counted for 2024 ‘purchases’ but if it’s unsolicited and you decide to keep it then that doesn’t go on the ‘purchases’ list, because you didn’t actually ask for it. Not sure if that makes sense lol.
In the same vein, gifted books from your wishlist would go on the purchases list, but books gifted outside of that would not
I vote that only the books you purchase should count towards the 60% of 2024 reads. However, videos like this are a good idea to be accountable for all new books. That way you can keep close track of what comes in, is read, and what goes back out. 👍🏻💛 ☔🌷
🌷🌷🌷 I would only include books you buy because those are the ones you have control over.
personally i would include everything unread that comes into your library in the year bc i think it works on the 2nd point you mention, where you'll look and see if a gifted book is truly something you want to read and keep, and ultimately one less unsolicited book you may not read but keep out of some oligation could make space for one book you truly do want in your collection. or maybe don't add to the square but keep a seperate tally to see how many books you get that you actually do end up reading and enjoying
I would include books sent by publishers, as it’s a book you’ve ‘acquired’ and you don’t want to go off reading them because they don’t hit a bingo square. You could always separate them out on your spreadsheet, when it comes to tracking the money side of things ☺️
What I do (and might work for you too) is decide immediately on books that are gifted : if I would have bought it myself, it counts. If I would've never have thought of it, it doesn't.
I nearly burst into tears from seeing how BEAUTIFUL that edition of Charlotte's Web is. The book and movie are so special to me, so that special edition is going HIGH on my Christmas wishlist!!!
For The Atlas Complex I would base the decision on whether you planned to buy the book yourself (even if it was just going to go on your wish list for the time being). The Atlas is a series you've talked about liking and I was under the impression you'd already finished The Atlas Paradox and were ready for the finale. Correct me if I'm remembering wrong but I thought you had kept a goal to finish more series on your 2024 bingo board. Applying The Atlas Complex to your 60% purchases goal only helps you because then the book counts towards 2 bingo squares instead of 1, plus you wanted to stop it from becoming a "rainy day" book anyways.
I JUST came from your 2023 bingo review and you really spoke about the square being the intention of decreasing your spending of money of books you don’t wind up reading. You talked about loving adding to your library and being excited about the potential of books as a separate positive. Don’t rob yourself of the enjoyment you have from a gift or the fun of a publishers ARC. The purchase of special editions should only count if you haven’t already read the book ( ex the beautiful Red Rising series you got would only count if you hadn’t read part of the series yet-if you read it don’t count but consider unhauling a different copy). I did really like someone’s suggestion of counting the gift books toward a number you should unhaul in the future -unhaul a different unliked or unread book if you got a publisher ARC or new unread gift (don’t count much loved special editions like Charlottes Web). Seems like a fun way to keep yourself accountable to not have too many books turn into old TBR and something I might do for myself. Also don’t count books that are used under a certain price-sometimes just fun to find a great deal! Spring🎉
Question Posed During Video: I think you should include anything you intentionally added to your library. Books you bought for yourself, added to the list. Books you added to your wish list bought by others, added to the list. Book sellers sending you books, not added to the list unless it meets one of the other criteria. Books that someone gifted that was not in your wish list, not added to your list. That might be more complicated to track, but I think it deals with the question of if my book buying didn't have a budget what would my library look like? It also helps you look at books that you are interested in to see if they are actually books you would enjoy helping you further refine your book taste. Presumptuous to assume you need it.
Peter Pan Retelling: I don't know if you've read this duology yet, but I have a Peter Pan retelling that I really loved. Caveat: I don't like the Peter Pan story; it's never one I've read, the Disney movie didn't do it for me, and most of the adaptations haven't either. I could be wrong, and it could be the worst retelling ever, but that's okay with me :). The books are Dust and Shadow by Kara Swanson in the Heirs of Neverland Duology. I apologize if this is a series you've already reviewed, but I haven't heard it mentioned that often. Additionally, please check the content warnings because it is not a light read.
Just an Aside: We don't have similar taste in books. I have added a few books from your recommendations to my TBR, but for the most part, I'm here for your energy and ways you look at your reading. I love your channel. I'm really excited for what the Bingo Board from Hell reveals to you over the course of the year and I wish you all the good books!
I think all books that come into your library unread should count! It’ll help keep you accountable to reading them, but mark them differently on your spreadsheet so you can track purchases vs gifts/unsolicited books etc
I think you should include any books you chose - whether bought, gifted from wishlist, or books from publishers when they asked first.
I added One Dark Window to my TBR list it sounds good. Thanks Lianne 💚🌱🌿☘🍃
🌸🌸🌸 I laughed out loud at the Adam Driver comment on You, Again. Had the EXACT conversation with Kirsti tonight. 😂
Those editions of red rising are gorgeous and perfect 😍 Also we have another thing we agree on and that is agatha christie being the best at classic crime 😊 That edition of charlotte's web is gorgeous. Lianne 😭 I tried to read the atlas six again and it didn't work. BUT I love that you love the series so much! That edition of the invocations was GORGEOUS I am drooling just looking at it in your video.
🌱 I'd say only count the books you spend your own money on towards the 60%.
I keep a spreadsheet for my book purchases/spending but list every book but the ones I'm gifted are listed as £0.00 in the cost column and as gifted in the notes column.
🌼 I think you should include books that you picked, plus ones you definitely would have picked if someone else hadn’t done it for you.
For what it worth I personally would count any book coming in toward the 60% square.
🐦That edition of "Charlotte's Web" is so pretty! Regarding "The Atlas Complex", I wouldn't count it against yourself because you didn't buy it. That goes for any books that are "gifted" to you (in my opinion). I was on a book buying ban but stumbled upon a sale and they had a hardcover copy of "Stargirl", which I borrowed over a decade ago, loved, and can't stop thinking about. So I used a bit of my tax return to treat myself and spent less than 60 dollars on 7 books. 😃 So I'm off to attempt to read at least one book from my TBR cart today so that I can offset the new arrivals.
I’m giggling at how you described the original editions of Red Rising because as soon as you held your new shinies up I immediately went “STAR TREK COLORS!” 😂😂😂
I just saved a book on my local library's audio app called The Only One Left by Riley Sager, and it sounds like something that is right up your alley!
While the book didn't cost you money capital, it did come into your life because of social capital. Your work on booktube earns you both. I think it should count towards your TBR, but only if it's a book that was already on your radar / one you were looking at paying money for.
"The Sword Defiant has these things I don't like, but the banter is good,
I love both, add another book to tbr thanks.
I read, and really enjoyed, In Ascension. One of its downfalls however, is it feels like 3 books in one. The time line didn’t melt together well for me and they felt incongruent. But, it was a beautiful book!!
🌱🌸 I count any book adding to my tbr, because I'm not that stressed about the money spent aspect but more the "rainy day book"- thing, but if your focus is on both, I think I'd only count the one you asked for or bought with your own money and leave gifts and books send to you unsolicited out. I'm really curious what you think of the Ninth Rain. Sending you and Harry and the pets lots of love 💜
I just read and loved One Dark Window and the second book as well. I read the duology in 24 hours.
I feel EXACTLY the same when it comes to romance books, I gotta say. I really surprised myself in 2023 by reading books and unexpectedly loving the romances in them and most of those were all in the fantasy or sci-fi genre also. 🌼
Personally, I think the books you buy yourself vs books that otherwise come into your collection should both be tracked, but separately. One the one hand it’s about your book purchasing, on the other is shelf space. You shouldn’t necessarily be held accountable for gifts, publishers, etc, but you can’t let that over run your shelves either. I vote track separately, and set a 50% goal for “otherwise acquired” books.
Only books you spend your own money on count towards that bingo box! It clearly says "purchase". 🐝
I strongly disliked Monsters too ! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it
I think publisher and book box books and similar should be counted since they're not personalized gifts but rather a bid for free advertisement and money the same way buying books are
I vote that only the purchases count, personally. But if you're so inclined to include books sent to you, might I suggest "buying" them with unhauled books? 1 book unhauled = 1 book off the purchase list. 🤭
The Ninth Rain was one of my favorite books of 2023. I also highly recommend the audiobook.
i aways love watching these because i never remember what ive got you so its like little surprise to me. i go off of vibes when picking
I loved Hooked! It is a dark romance novel (check trigger warnings if you think you will need them), but I really enjoyed it and am now working through the rest of the series!
I’ve been seeing Ninth Rain everywhere recently! Excited to see what you think of it🌷
🌸i'm personally counting all hauled books (bought, gifted, KU, library etc.) towards my bingo square, although this makes my hauled count look a bit more dramatic at 50 books (with only 7 read...)
🌱🐣I'm in the can't stand Sally Rooney books camp 😂 conversations with friends is my least favourite book I've ever finished (alongside wuthering heights....) and normal people was equally insufferable in the 5 minutes I gave it 😂😂 the tv show was also a snore fest for me (literally...I fell asleep part way into the first episode) and that was my last interaction with good old Sally 🙃
I love how our fantasy choices often align. Even if I end up mehing it off my wanna read list.
Have you read Emily Wilde #2? It was so fun. Your rec for #1 made me buy it after audiobook.
I think only books you personally buy - you can’t help it if other people decide to buy you numerous books. You can’t control how many come in then x
As far as books that come into your house that you did not purchase....What if they only count if you would have otherwise bought them? I know that will complicate things if you get something you otherwise knew nothing about but now really want to read. But kind of gives you an out but still holds the majority of books accountable.
I just bought hooked and crossed... can't wait!!
Those red rising books are so pretty 🥹
🌹🌷🌻🪷🪻 I agree with everyone that said that only books you personally purchase counts.
The Invocations ❤❤❤❤ so good!
In Ascension was one of my best reads of 2023 ❤
I think you should only count books that you have control of bringing in so gifts or books publishers send you don’t count.
Ninth Rain series is fantastic, enjoy !
I think only books you paid for yourself should count... since the square says purchased!🌼🌷🌱
I suggest you keep the intent of the square. Gifts should not count.
Hooked is a fantastic book but is definitely not fantasy and is very loosely based on the story. However, dang is James one of the most problematic hot characters in a book lol You will absolutely love the Ninth Rain. Is one of the most consistent series where each book is actually good.
In the 60% of purchases box, I would only consider the books that you actually spent money on. For books that are gifted to you or you receive for free, I would just track what came in, when read, and/or unhauled so that I don't receive or buy duplicates by accident.
NINTH RAIN!!!!! It's fantastic.
If you choose to count gifted books and stuff you could change it to '60% of 2024 Hauls' instead of 'Purchases' 🥀🥀🥀
I vote only books you purchase. I don't know how many free books you get from publishers but I imagine that the count for that square would get quite out of control if you counted those and every single book that entered your house for it. Seems like a good way to get yourself up for failure.
🌻🌻I wouldn't count books that you didn't purchase. You don't have control over gifts from friends & packages from authors and publishers.🌻🌻
I had a pleasant time reading "Monsters" but all the criticism I've seen I agree with. I wish that it was clear on the cover or description that it is a very personal, not so much a critical or analytical look at cancel culture or abusers in pop culture. It could've been a blog post.... Very interested in "In Ascension" hadn't heard of it!!
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What Kind of Mother is KIND OF giving me Gilmore Girls vibes and I don't think it should
I say count books that you choose to bring into your house - books you buy, pick up for free or request. But if you're sent gifts or unsolicited arcs, special editions, etc., those shouldn't count. You can't control those, so I don't think it's reasonable for you to be responsible for including them in your need-to-read %.
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Another vote for only books you have spent your hard earned money on should count towards the square.
But I do have you to blame for my purchase. I went down the rabbit hole on Anne of Green Gables Special Editions after seeing Charlotte's Web.
And I found a version being published with correspondence added in. I already have the Pride and Prejudice version and they are amazing.
So you are totally getting the blame. 😂
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I think only the books you purchased should count.
I would only count books sent to you if you think you would likely have purchased them if that hadn't happened.
For your square, I would say only books you bought in 2024
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I am so enjoying you saying 60….. to me is sounds like you are saying SEXY, 😂😂😂😂😂 so good luck on reading your sexy % books this year! 💕💕😂😂😂💕😂🤣💕😂
books that came to you SHOULD be first.
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