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For the person who made a 200+ slide powerpoint about Neon Genesis Evangelion for a presentation party… Also for those who attend presentation parties…

The Archive Undying by @emcandon

For all former and current theater kids (affectionate)...

Will Do Magic for Small Change by Andrea Hairston

For the reader who prefers their off-the-wall science fiction tempered with social commentary, or enjoys social commentary in a space opera font…

The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport by Samit Basu

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For the friend with the SHUDDER account…

Piñata: A Novel by Leopoldo Gout

For the burned-out chosen one who’s so, so tired…

The Saint of Bright Doors by @adamantine

For the tumblr mutual that fell down the wuxia cdrama hole…

The Water Outlaws by S. L. Huang

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For the gamer who fondly remembers their confrontation with Rayquaza atop the Sky Pillar…

Untethered Sky by Fonda Lee

For the “smash first, questions later” friend in your life…

Ebony Gate by Julia Vee & Ken Bebelle

For a tragic superwholockian in dire need of restorative sapphic fiction…

The Mimicking of Known Successes by Malka Older

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For the reader who wished Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell was actually Jonathan Strange/Mr Norrell…

The Last Binding trilogy by @fahye, including: 

● A Marvellous Light

● A Restless Truth

● A Power Unbound

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[finalgirlgf]

sorry that my heart is full of hate disclaimer, anyway. i can’t stand that edward booktuber and i can’t remember the specific video, but there’s this one where he says something to the effect of “i always make sure to pronounce an authors name correctly <3” and then a minute later he mispronounce both of fariha roisin’s names. ik my annoyance is misplaced and it’s a total bitch eating crackers moment and i don’t even care for their (roisin’s) poetry that much….. but like. die.

#i respect the struggle of a bookt*ber but also…. stfu i can’t keep asking youtube to stop showing me your videos #fuh-rai-huh roy-zin lol no stop #i’m also just sensitive to getting My name mispronounced and it’s not a big deal they’re a published public figure

[interiorlulus]

The worst thing about [previous post] is that you know that even if the professors and experts tried to teach these kids what proper critique looks like, only a small percentage would be persuaded and the rest would simply scoff and call the experts "pedantic". It's come to the point that people have no concept of enjoying something, flaws and all, bc they truly believe that liking something means espousing every single opinion and concept represented without question. Like "oh you like Jane Eyre? what about the racist and misogynistic connotations of Bertha's storyline?" and no matter how much you explain you are aware of them and critical, you can still enjoy Jane Eyre, they don't get it. It's all or nothing and it's bleak.

#like. no wonder they think all classic lit is rotten and bad and can't move away from bookt*k lit. #(↑ i'm being very cynical here but you get it. fast food publishing tailored to everyone's sensibilities lest you get hypercancelled) #it would require digesting lit that is a little more thorny and psychologically challenging #(and by psychologically challenging i also mean cringing at period typical bigotries you can't avoid in classic lit) #me.txt

[swampthingking]

the day bookt*k gets ahold of aftg is the day i kill myself forreal this time

#aftg #redacted for fear of them Finding Me #i can’t risk it #because i know they will be insufferable #yk that deep burning sensation when someone shits all over the thing you love #and rubs it into the crevices #obvi i want nora to profit off of the books but FUCK #swampy shitposts #all for the game #tfc #the foxhole court

[aaronstveit]

Hello, Jamie! I’m here once again to annoy you about bookt*k readers and such! I’m part of a gc for fic writers and the other day they were talking about how people are reading less according to an article (they posted the link to the article too) then someone said it’s unfair they don’t count fanfic as “reading”, and then the others started showing what they’ve been reading and saying they’re pretty much ‘published fics’’, full of tropes and no variety it’s like… it’s the same stories over and over again, I don’t get it ??? Idk they sounded proud of only reading those books and I feel BAD and don’t say anything when they talk books there because the books I read aren’t at all these types of books ? I feel like they would think I’m showing off or that I’m being pretentious and that’s so stupid, honestly. I know amazing people who write wonderful fics as a hobby, fics that aren’t tropey, either, and they don’t go on saying they should count that type of story as “books read this year” but unfortunately most people are going this way where it’s easier and more comfortable to only read the same types of books and then write things only inspired on those BECAUSE THAT’S ALL THEY READ!!!!! I just wish I could tell them they’d gain so much by expanding their horizons, it upsets me a lot and I have no idea what I should do about it… :(

anon i'm soooo sorry :(( i think my tags on this old post really sum up how i still feel about the whole booktok/bookfluencing thing

like reading should be fun. i love reading! it's a great time. and i don't wanna get into all the discourse of like what ~counts~ as reading or about ~bad books~ or whatever. i just want people to think. i want people to try new things, i want people to learn stuff, i want them to make themselves uncomfortable sometimes, i want people to broaden their horizons!

and i love fanfic, i love reading it, i love writing it, i've read some of the most beautifully written fic in the world that outdoes loads of trad-published books. but. but. there is a distinct line between fic and published books. at least, there should be. there's a post somewhere around here that says it all more eloquently than i could but tropes are supposed to be bonuses, not the whole thing. books are supposed to have actual content, not just buzzwords and phrases that they genuinely aren't even using correctly (i'm taking "morally gray" out of the booktok lexicon forever, and nobody is allowed to use "bad boy" until tessa bailey personally apologizes to me for calling a golfer a "bad boy.") and i know it's a tricky thing to talk about without sounding pretentious and/or misogynistic. like i'm sorry but it's just bad. it's fast fashion for books, like that one person said. flimsy and forgettable. and it isn't just romance, either! i have read some frankly ridiculous booktok-y mysteries and thrillers. it's ridiculous.

ultimately all you can really do is recommend good books to people. try to get them talking & thinking about books with, you know, substance. unfortunately you can't make them actually read it, but maybe if you hype it up enough, they'll try it! at least, i'd like to think that would work. good luck, anon 🫶🏻

#thank you! #answered #anonymous #love letters only💛

[adjit]

sometimes I wonder if there's something wrong with my taste because whenever I read books that get popular on bookt*k/bookt*be I often end up disliking them. but then I always conclude actually my taste is fantastic and it's the youth who are wrong

#ramblings tag #I mean this book isn't bad it's well written but the main character is just #so deeply dislikable #tbh this book isn't just popular with youths I only watch booktubers who are in their late 20s at youngest #and that's where I got this recommendation.... #this is mostly a joke btw I think everyone can have their own taste and that's fine but wow do I not mesh with popular lit

[jasonsmirrorball]

The s*m fandom is honestly a bit toxic. I’ve seen people get sent death & r/pe threats because they ship Azriel with a certain priestess, and have even said those two characters couldn’t be together because she’s a survivor of assault. It’s gross to think survivors can’t have consensual sex of their choosing. I get scared to voice that I ship Azriel with Gwyn because I don’t want to get bullied. There’s negativity on all sides. I miss how things used to be for fandoms, all fandoms, in general. People were excited about sharing their art, their edits, and creating headcanons, but now it seems people are always wanting to bring another person down.

Anyways, on a positive note, I love your Jason fics! Jason Todd has my whole heart and I love him.❤️

censoring the names because i don't want to accidentally end up on an ac0tar blog's fyp and get dragged lmao

yeah nonnie :((( i’m not part of the s*jm fandom but i do remember seeing stuff about that. i think there’s just always going to be a demographic within any group of fans who are just. actually batshit insane and not in a fun silly way. i 100% agree about g.wyn btw, i think it’s weird to dismiss a character’s agency in the name of reclaiming agency ?

there’s a lot of things wrong with most fandoms and this is a generalisation of course but i’ve noticed w a lot of the (bookt*k) ac0tar fans that they just don’t have much reading comprehension or critical thinking skills (ex. g.wyn/azr1el, claiming the bat.boys as poc etc.) and this isn’t to say that i didn’t enjoy reading that series because there’s parts of it i enjoyed! i love analysing the book series but also i think that fandom is guilty of giving the author way more credit than she's due (sort of like jkr if i'm being honest - esp with the representation aspect where actual canon is quite subpar and shallow)

trashy books are a guilty pleasure of mine like, i don't read them as much anymore but i do kind of have fun reading the silly amazon books with awful descriptions and even worse characters that make you want to scream because they're so unserious i have to laugh. i just don't like to interact with a lot of the takes within that space because they make me want to scream and not in a funny way !

also!!! thank you so so much hehehe i love jason and i'm glad u enjoy my fics, it means so much to me!! i'm sending u love <333

#tw discourse #tagging just to be safe #i burnt my dumplings a little typing out this rant :((( just another thing the ac0tar fandom has taken from me

[brittklein18]

[fedonciadale]

Do you think bookTyrion could fall in love with Dany like he did on the show? Thus creating GRRM’s bloody triangle with her and Jon? I’ve been trying to imagine it, and I just don’t see it. BookT is such a vindictive spirit, just killed his “love” and his father, focused only on revenge. I have a hard time imagining him loving anyone new - though he might well have some possessive feelings about Sansa and think she owes him something (like antis think she does). But why did the show go that way

Dear nonny,

I don't think Tyrion (that is Book Tyrion) ever loved anyone but his brother Jaime. And he is fond of Tommen and Myrcella but not enough to not use them for politics.

His relationship to Tysha might have developed into love of his father had not robbed him of that.

I would say that Show Tyrion loved Shae but still was too ambitious to leave KL for her sake. And Book Tyrion did not love Shae. He wanted to be loved /worshipped by her and deluded himself into thinking he could have a relationship with someone he payed for sex.

I would argue that Tywin really messed up Tyrion and that Tyrion's obsession with the Lannister legacy and coming out on top is a desperate attempt first to get his father's approval and then to show him posthumously that he, Tyrion, is just the best at the game of Thrones. Revenge is not Tyrion's only motive I think. I think by the end of ADWD he wants to prove himself to the world. He will get the Rock and thwart his father's plans... All the while really embracing Tywin's legacy of using each and everyone for his purpose.

I do think that this is what will define Tyrion's relationship with Dany in the books. Dany is easily manipulated if you push the right buttons (e.g. The Shavepate convincing her to torture the wineseller's daughter). And Dany as a conqueror from outside is Tyrion's only chance to get what he wants. Only if she wins Tyrion's patricide can be pardoned and he can get the Rock.

Now, that does not exclude that Tyrion would find Dany attractive and maybe even want a) to sleep with her and b) for her to accept and love him. But that wouldn't be the main driving force behind their relationship. Dany is Tyrion's key to the Rock. For the same reason Tyrion is not likely to just give up his claim on Sansa.

You could even argue that it is doubtful whether he loved her on the show. In their scenes together he was always the advisor, never made any advances. The strongest argument would be his look of jealousy (?) after he saw Jon enter Dany's cabin and the Jon/Tyrion convo when he is imprisoned.

If you suspect Tyrion's motives you could argue that he wants to save his own skin. If Jon kills Dany that is the only way that he can hope to survive. And for this purpose it might make Jon more inclined to act if Tyrion shows himself as someone with morals who believed in Dany (insinuating that he himself would do it if he had the chance). Or if you want to believe Tyrion's remorse you could argue that it is a mixture of both.

I could actually see GRRM doing this: Tyrion gets his revenge and realises that he went too far and lost. It would be in tune with 'Be careful what you wish for. You might get it' which happens quite a lot in ASOIAF. And Tyrion has a track record of talking himself out of a trap. I still don't think Tyrion should survive since he is a kinslayer and Hand Tyrion and King Bran just don't fit together, but we'll have to see what GRRM does.

As I said for Book Tyrion Dany is a tool to get what he wants. His only option. As for a man like that falling for Dany we already have this in Jorah Mormont, we don't need another. And I must admit I find Show Tyrion in love with Dany hard to believe. She has been of two minds about him : praising him for his cleverness and ignoring his advice. It was never a smooth counsellor situation. And Tyrion doesn't like if people don't listen to him, even Show Tyrion. It doesn't make sense for him to love her, to yearn for bring loved? Maybe, but that is not the same. It is just another case of the lack of careful character building and consistency. It all comes down to the fact that you might come up with a plausible explanation for any given scene in season 8, but never with one that covers all the character scenes (not to mention that this explanation might them not fit to other characters).

Anyway that is my take, thanks for the ask!

#anon ask #Tyrion Lannister #Daenerys #DarkDany #Was Tyrion in love with Dany ? #Will BookTyrion be in love with Dany ? #got vs asoiaf

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A guide of books to gift the people in your life and yourself!

For the people looking to put a different kind of magic into their holidays…

The Fragile Threads of Power by V. E. Schwab

For the genre connoisseur with a love for high concepts in short form… 

Africa Risen edited by Sheree Renée Thomas, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, & Zelda Knight (now in paperback!)

For the treasured party member who’s saved your character’s life many times on TTRPG night…

Bookshops & Bonedust by @travisbaldree

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For those who love (or possibly are 👀) gay werewolves

Wolfsong by TJ Klune

For the mutual who devoured the epic highs and lows of Riverdale and craves more…

The Luminaries by Susan Dennard, now in paperback!)

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For your brave and luckless friend, constantly trapped in transit purgatory and upset about it…

The Dead Take the A Train by Cassandra Khaw & Richard Kadrey

For the true buckaroos trotting beside you…

Camp Damascus by @drchucktingle

For the friend who says “but have we considered burning it all down?” on an alarming and refreshingly regular basis…

Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin

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For the friend who has a hot date on Friday night (with their book)...

Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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Starter Villain by @jscalzi

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[moominquartz]

i’m trying to get into bookt*be and like ... why are all these people recommending bad teen novels. don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of GOOD teen novels. but who ACTUALLY lists the s******** trilogy by k**** c*** as one of their top novels/books of all time?????

hey, recommend me some booktubers who read primarily SFF or LGBT lit.

#this is a specific vague so don't go @ing fans of this person i just #help me out #scoutboblogs #i don't mind t*bers who mostly read teen novels but like... yeah

[flyingcarpettours]

Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo

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You are passionate about sea atmosphere but in the same time you are interested in the ancient Egyptian history and archaeological monuments Alexandria City, Get  air-conditioned van to Alexandria to have an amazing chance to see the Montazah Palace, Citadel of Qaitbay and Lighthouse of Alexandria, is considered to be one of the most developed technological achievements in the 3rd B.C century, as it also was famous and known as a one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Moreover you will enjoy having lunch at local restaurant with an amazing view of the Mediterranean sea. Alexandria has always been of the most recognizable cities in the world, and known as the pearl of the Mediterranean due to its enchanting beauty. Unleash your inner with our Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo and start your tour visiting Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which is the largest and most important burial site dating back to the Greco Roman period in Egypt. The necropolis was initially built for a single family wealthy family, and then it entombed over 300 mummies. This extensive complex of impressively decorated tombs dates from the Roman Era and is considered as one of the “Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages”. Next excursion will be Qaitbay Citadel which is considered the main attraction in the city, it is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. It was built in the 1480 A.D by the Sultan Al Ashraf Qaitbay on the ruins of the amazing Lighthouse of Alexandria which was considered to be one of the famous Seven Wonders in the ancient world. Get to know more about the citadel that is located at the entrance of the eastern part of the Pharaos Island with Alexandria Day Tour from Cairo, there was also a beautiful mosque inside it, the Qaitbay Citadel was also being used until the periods of the Mameluke, Ottoman, but they stopped using it after the British bombed Alexandria in 1883, therefore it became neglected till the twentieth century although it was restored to be saved from damaging many times by the Egyptian Supreme Counsel of Antiquities.   Travel from Cairo to Alexandria and visit Alexandria Library which was built due to the orders of Ptolemy the second in the third century BC and it was said that it contained 700,000 books and it was the greatest library in the world at that time, dedicated to the Muses, the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts in Greek mythology. It was flourished during the Ptolemaic dynasty and was a major center of scholarship in the 3rd century B.C. The library of Alexandria became famous worldwide because it was the first public governmental library in history. There were many libraries in the times of the pharos but it was exclusive for the priests of the temples and the royal family. The library contained the science, civilization, and books of two remarkable periods: The Pharonic and the Greek. Most historians believe that Julius Cesar burned 101 ships that were landing on the Mediterranean Sea shore in front of Alexandria in the year 48 BC. This was after little Ptolemy, the brother of Cleopatra, went to fight Cesar thinking that he is helping the queen to fight against him. This great fire reached the library and caused a huge damage to the building of the library and its books. Move to explore Al Montazah Palace which was constructed by Khedive Helmy, who adored Alexandria city and decided to built this palace for himself and guests from the whole world, as the Palace of Montazah is containing about 3000 meters wide of tress and many kinds of plants which have charming colours and give the palace a gorgeous view, as these plants are consisting of huge bookts, Carlota, special kinds of palm trees, Catania, Anthurium, Araliaceae, Ropilia, Hokiry and Victoria. 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It was flourished during the Ptolemaic dynasty and was a major center of scholarship in the 3rd century B.C ., unleash your soul by visiting Montazah Palace, your last visit will be to the Roman amphitheatre (if visit was allowed), relax by having lunch at local restaurant, finally Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you back to your hotel in Cairo. Included • Pick up and drop off to your hotel in Cairo • Air-conditioned Van Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo • Excursion to Alexandria as mentioned at the above program • Entrance fees to the above mentioned sites • English speaking guide at the sites mentioned above • One Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria • Bottle of Mineral Water during Alexandria Excursion • All transfers in Cairo and Alexandria by air-conditioned Van • All service charges and taxes Excluded • Visa to Egypt • Optional tours not mentioned at the above itinerary • Tipping

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[vis-uh-vis]

time 2 get bookt

[tschizofw]

Hey thanks for postin that abt schizo ppl not bein able to get surgery if theyre trans. I would have never known that and wouldnt have been able to get that surgery. So thank you from the bottom of my pro self dx heart. ♡ You have quite literally saved me.

wow im the other mod and i didnt know that either.

good thing i didnt get diagnosed too!!! i didnt try to go do it bc i am scared that ppl will use my diagnosis against me in ways just like this.

best thing to do to those surgery qualification ppl is lie lie lie. my mental health is stellar i love yoga my family is stable as the scales of justice

lmao thats what i did and mine is bookt for this summer

glad the blog helped you!

mod rat

#not a feel #answered #anonymous

[thepriceofsurvival]

Hei Ingrid, jeg håper du har det bra? :) Unnskyld meg for min dårlig Norsk, men jeg vil øve så mye som mulig :D. I går, jeg bookte flyturen min i Oslo. Jeg kommer 30 juni og vil gå på Oslo Pride. Skal du vaere der også? Kansjke vi kan treffe oss der, hvis du vil? Uansett, jeg vil si at jeg tror du er veldig kul og snill :) Ha en fin dag :)

Hey!!! Your Norwegian is really good! Definitely! I will be attending the pride parade this year and I’d love to meet anyone else who’ll also be there since I’m most likely going alone! Just message me your Facebook or something, if anyone is going to be at Oslo pride and wanna meet up! Also, just make sure you get the right date, I’m not sure if the date has been set yet but it would suck if you arrived after the parade took place. I know it was 26th last year, tried finding out when it would be this year but couldn’t find much info :/

#spm #minkefreak

[purelightmuse]

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