I’m an indie book junkie-that’s literally all I read and generally like unless it’s manga, haha! I think that’s fantastic that you’re going to buy/read more of those because there are a ton of great gems out there! If you want a start nearly all the books I talk about on my channel are fantasy indie books. 😉 I’ve been being really picky with what I buy after I bought and unhauled a paperback trilogy that cost a bundle but I didn’t like, so I’m aiming more for ebooks (especially if they’re on sale) and for physical books being SUPER picky and nearly only buying ones I’ve already read and know I’ll reread. I also don’t have a ton of space right now for physical books even though I like those best, haha, which is why I’m getting more ebooks right now.
@leanneroot4159
Ай бұрын
I felt similarly about the Shadow & Bone series! So I'm excited for this series! I think I rated the three books the same as you did.
@Writing4Jesus247
Ай бұрын
Good vid! I love when you read the first sentence. So fun. I also have been wwnting to just buy books that I personally want and not buy books just cuz a friend liked it lol😂
@TrentonNash-no8ql
27 күн бұрын
I generally buy my books from the author's website. It is more expensive that way, but they get the highest profit they can get, and I get it signed. Its a win-win.
@ChantelReadsAllDay
27 күн бұрын
That's awesome! I wish that were more affordable here but most of the authors I follow are American and it costs $30 to ship a book here from the states. 😬
@TrentonNash-no8ql
20 күн бұрын
That's insane. It makes sense, but it still sucks.
@agohl85
Ай бұрын
I made it through Rilla of Ingleside once. It's one of the few books that made me actually cry.
@ChantelReadsAllDay
Ай бұрын
So many tears with that one!
@insearchofwonder
Ай бұрын
Where Darkness Dwells looks like such a unique book! Such a beautiful design. I did not know you had Crohn's. My husband has UC. My book buying philosophy is very similar to yours. With a limited book budget, I'm only going to buy it if i know i will love it, unless i get a great deal.
@ChantelReadsAllDay
Ай бұрын
Hopefully I can be disciplined enough to stick with my book buying philosophy. Sorry to hear your husband has UC!
@insearchofwonder
Ай бұрын
@@ChantelReadsAllDay he's been in remission for a while now, so 👍
@britniewing4012
Ай бұрын
You made me giggle about the comment about chronic illness being "cool." I have fibromyalgia and I know what you mean, it is a way for us to connect with someone that better understands our daily struggles. I love free verse! I will be checking out that book!
@ChantelReadsAllDay
Ай бұрын
Ha, yes, you worded it so much better than me!
@sarahrosereadss
Ай бұрын
Oh, I love books with maps and recipes in them!!
@Coffee_and_a_Book
Ай бұрын
Marriage by Treachery sounds really good, and I love the cover for Where Darkness Dwells! My book buying philosophy last year (and that I should probably adopt again) was to only buy books by authors I've read before and really enjoyed, unless I can't find them in my library or through my library apps.
@ChantelReadsAllDay
Ай бұрын
That's a really good book buying philosophy! And yes, I'm excited to read both Marriage by Treachery and Where Darkness Dwells! Both are a part of a series (or will be) so . . . guess I'll be starting more series.
@Coffee_and_a_Book
Ай бұрын
@@ChantelReadsAllDay Isn't that always the way it goes? We finish a few series and start even more 😅
@carlyhunt5339
Ай бұрын
I’ve been prioritizing indie books too when buying books. I’ve been finding a lot of good options in Clean Fiction magazine
@ChantelReadsAllDay
Ай бұрын
Yes, I partially blame you for this positive change in my life (so thank you)! Also, I totally forgot about that magazine, need to get it!
@hsmom3120
Ай бұрын
Most books, I check out of the library, Libby, or Hoopla. It has to be 5⭐to be considered for purchase.
@ChantelReadsAllDay
Ай бұрын
That's a good philosophy!
@Thecatladybooknook_PennyD
Ай бұрын
I definitely have a philosophy where if I'm unsure abt if I'll like a book, I try to get from the library first (physical book or ebook). I love my kindle for reading in the dark in bed while hubby is sleeping. I've also taken it on trips with a few physical.
@ChantelReadsAllDay
Ай бұрын
I'm really going to try again to enjoy the Kindle, I WANT to enjoy it.
@heatherdegreeff1092
Ай бұрын
I try to use the library too, for books and audiobooks. Ones I'm not sure I'll like/love, I'll often try to get on audio. Then, if I LOVE it, I'll look for a good used copy for my collection. I'm very fussy about which books I decide to keep, and my collection is pretty small and curated. Otherwise, I don't buy new books and try to thrift or go to used book shops.
@AshleasBookshelf
Ай бұрын
I just pre-ordered Winter's Maiden by Morgan L. Busse (the last day to sign up for the pre-order goodies is Wednesday). I usually only buy books from authors I have read before or books my library does not have.
@humblyhaley
Ай бұрын
I enjoyed Caraval several years ago and enjoyed the second book, Legendary, even more. I forgot about them and never finished the series so maybe I should now! Love your new book buying philosophy. Right now, I buy one classic for me and one children’s classic for my kids per month. I’m really trying to build a library of books we’ll read more than once and use my library and library app for the rest 😄
@ChantelReadsAllDay
Ай бұрын
I love the idea of building up your classics library!
@wereadalot
Ай бұрын
I mostly thrift for books I know I will re-read and go to the library for ones I'm not sure of. However, I need to remember sometimes its important to support an author I really love so am going to splurge every now and then to try and do that.
@erinmangold4263
Ай бұрын
I struggle to read non-fiction books from the library because I want to highlight and write definitions of new words in the book. I guess I study non-fiction to learn from them.
@ChantelReadsAllDay
Ай бұрын
Yes, I totally get this! I very rarely get non-fiction from the library.
@sarahrosereadss
Ай бұрын
Jurassic Jeff looks super cute. I think my boys would like those graphic novels.
@ChantelReadsAllDay
Ай бұрын
I hope they enjoy them!
@covergirlbooks
Ай бұрын
This philosophy is so smart! 👏😊
@lovelydaywithholly
Ай бұрын
Oh, that author is from SK? Cool!!
@ChantelReadsAllDay
Ай бұрын
Right?!
@Booksformonika
Ай бұрын
I’m on a book buying ban except for one book and BOTM 😊
@ChantelReadsAllDay
Ай бұрын
Wow, good for you!
@CandlewickLibrary
Ай бұрын
I have been trying to get better at book buying like that as well
@ChantelReadsAllDay
Ай бұрын
I think it will be a good change to my book buying habits!
@938quilt
Ай бұрын
someone showed a book haul with Gut Reaction - a MG? I think or maybe little younger but girl has crohns I think (from the reviews). I may end up buying it because it sounds interesting
@ChantelReadsAllDay
Ай бұрын
I'll have to check that one out, thanks!
@SodbusterLiving
Ай бұрын
It takes getting burned a few times before you stop wanting to buy hyped books for a price. :P
@ChantelReadsAllDay
Ай бұрын
Unfortunately the more popular books are generally cheaper new than the indie or small publisher books. I love Enclave but their hardcovers are $32 here! I wish they would print the paperbacks right away to help save some money (plus I prefer paperbacks).
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