Today I was confused. I had no idea what kind of post I was going to write. I just new that I was in the mood to right one. For some reason I felt like I was neglecting my blog for the past few days, I had a spike in the amount of views I got one day *flails* and then I got a VERY small amount the next couple days, that is not okay. One of my resolutions was to try and balance out my views. So I decided today I was going to write a new post. Then I realized that I had no idea what to write about. My tiny brain went into overdrive. I just NEEDED a something to post. Plus I wanted to join the January Discussion Challenge (which you should check out!)Then my slightly singed brain came up with the wonderful idea to write about books. Wow, how original. But no. What my brain thought up of was to literally talk about books. Books themselves. Well specifically eBooks vs. regular books.
So today marks the day of a great battle, the battle between eBooks and plain old regular books. What are the benefits to each? What are the cons?
Let us first talk about benefits. So I know present to you, the benefits of books:
They are beautiful there is no denying that books are beautiful. Bookstagram, and book photography proves this. So do the covers of the most shiny books on your bookshelf. Does it not please your soul, to simply look at books, to admire their covers, their textures, and the exquisite artwork that lays upon them. Even the most ugly stories can have beautiful covers.
Simply touching a book is pleasing. Tracing its cover, flipping through the pages, feeling its unique texture. Its all so perfect. Its a feeling you cant describe, I hope I am not the only one who experiences it. Do you ever go to your bookshelf and slide your fingers along the spines of your books, and just take them in? Just take a moment to appreciate them?
Bookshelves are only perfect when they are full one thing that I think every-single book blogger desires, is a full bookshelf. Do you not feel the joys of adding a new book to your collection? Do you not feel happiness from the depths of your heart gazing upon a full shelf of your favorite books? If you don't, are you sure?Are you mentally sound?
Now we shall wander over to the benefits of eBooks:
More portable this is an obvious one. You can take hundreds of eBooks and only carry the weight of your eReader. Whereas if you took a hundred books, you would probably die or is it just me? eBooks can go everywhere.
Cheaper Money is something I don't have, and 2 out of 3 of you don't have either obviously this is real, would I ever just make this up, whaaaaat no. This number is 100000% real. Or is it... Despite this however, we still demand books that we cant afford. Solution? Well you can embark on the treacherous journey to the library, or stay at home and buy eBooks.
More comfortable...? I find when I am using my eReader to read it is easier to find a comfortable position in which I can lay down. When I am reading a normal book, I am always fidgeting for one of these reasons a) I can't flip the pages the way I am laying, b) the book is heavy and is hurting me, or c) I am trying to hold it above me and it keeps falling on my face. You might be thinking, Maya why don't you just sit not lay down? Never.
Okay so now that we have listed the benefits for each, here is a quick list of cons, starting with books:
- Expensive
- Not so portable
- eBooks are just easier to hold, tell me you understand what I mean??
Here my people, is a list of cons for eBooks:
- Not as prettythis is a real con, I swear
- You don't experience the same joy of looking at themalso 100% logical, tell me you get it!!
- They aren't as fun to collect
- Reading a book is more fun
As you can hopefully see, there is clear benefits to each of them. Although I am your Queen I can't decide which one you prefersadly You can choose to read whatever you like! Maybe eBooks are more in your budget! Or maybe you prefer books because they simply look betterif so, you are my twin Whatever you choose to read doesn't matter, whether it's paper or digital, it is still the same story!
So, What do you prefer? Books? Or eBooks? Or are you stuck in the middle?
Tell me below!
I enjoyed this. Very much. Buuuutttt... It was slow *sobs* I need the fast pace, action packed, super crazy scenes everywhere. But they weren't. I loved this book, with a fiery passion, but one thing I crave is more action. This is my full review ------> here.
Who is my favorite author? JENNIFER L. ARMENTROUT!!!! Her books are my life *breathes heavily* I love them. This book is by her, I love it. #1 its about greek gods, umm yes please!!! #2 I love the characters personalities. #3 love interest *grins*. #4 The writing is to die for! What's not to love???
Alright, alright, so I'm not technically finished yet. However I will be when January 1 comes around! Since I am posting this a teeny bit early, I thought I should include this. I am loving it! Sarah J. Maas has such beautiful writing! Lately I have been reading so many books written in first person, the change is SO nice and refreshing! Not to mention the love triangle, it's killing me. I ship her with Chaol so much. If she chooses Dorian. Somebody will die. Also ACTION, ACTION, ACTION! Like ummm yes please!
I am super excited to read all of these! I can't wait to read the 3 sequels I got because I am DYING to find out what happens next, in these fabulastastic(new word????) series! Also since I adore Percy Jackson(my one true love) I HAD to ask for Rick Riordan's new book! Can I just say, I have read one page, and it's hilarious. I recommend it to everyone, even though I have no clue what it is actually like.
I now present to you some pretty darn fabulous blog posts that you should check out:
Favorite Bookstagramers/by Twirling Pages/This post is super helpful when it comes to finding bookstagrams to stalk and enjoy
So I’m Crazy Excited For The 2016 Debuts/by Bookish Serendipity/ Wanna know what amazing books are coming out next year? This post is sure to help, with a nice list of some books you should be excited for!
Introducing Nellie And Co's 2016 Blog Planner/by Nellie and Co/ I love this planner! I am actually going to be using it to help me with my blog in 2016! It is amazing! Not to mention 100% freeeee so I totally recommend you check it out!
There was definitely tons more amazing blog posts I found this month! But here are just a few for you to enjoy!
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There is 2 days until Christmas... 2 days, and today's Top Ten Tuesday, hosted by the Broke and The Bookish, is Christmas Themed! Top Ten Books I Wouldn't Mind Santa Leaving Under My Tree This Year:
1. Siege and Storm By: Leigh Bardugo this is the second book in The Grisha Series. I adored the first book! If you want to see more of what I thought about it click here! So for Christmas I would love to be able to continue on with the series!
2. Scarlet By: Marissa Meyer Another sequel, this time from The Lunar Chronicles. I did enjoy the first book, although it was a little slow for me. I am hoping that this book speeds things along, as I need action!
3. Magnus Chase and The Sword Of Summer By: Rick Riordan Wow that's a long title! Anyhow, I LOVE Rick Riordan, the Percy Jackson series is in my top 3 favorite series EVER. I was so sad when Heroes of Olympus ended because I knew it was my last time with Percy... Now that Rick Riordan has a new book, I must read it! And pray to the Gods it's as good as Percy Jackson.
4. Crown of Midnight By; Sarah J. Maas Sequel number three, I know, there is so many. This is the second book in the Throne of Glass series. I also adored Throne of Glass, and will probably be reviewing it soon! Of course I need the second book, so if Santa could be a darling and give it to me, that would be good.
5. The Wrath and The Dawn By: Renee Ahdieh Definitely one of the most hyped up books of 2015, but yet I haven''t read it. So of course it's going on my Christmas list!
6. A Court Of Thorns And Roses By: Sarah J. Maas This book sounds so good. I have been wanting to read it, forever. Have I? Of course not. Santa just give it to me.
7. Clockwork Angel By: Cassandra Clare This is the first book in the Infernal Devices. I have been putting it off forever. TMI is one of my favorite series ever, and I feel like this book won't live up to it's expectations for me. Everybody loves it, but I feel like I won't, which would be horrible. If I got it for Christmas, I would probably read it though.
8. Snow Like Ashes By: Sara Raasch Once again another book I have wanted to read for ages. But yet every single time I was buying books I decided to get it later... what is wrong with me? The concept of this book sounds so interesting! It's a must read for me!
9. To All The Boys I've Loved Before By: Jenny Han I don't like contemporaries very much, I have said this many times. But this one however sounds really good, and I'm hoping it is funny as well. Contemporaries are only good if they are funny.
10. Pure By: Jennifer L. Arementrout Yes a fourth sequel. This is the second book in The Covenant Series. Jennifer L. Armentrout is my favorite author. I loved Half-Blood (the first book, I love Jennifer, Therefore I need this book.
So these are all the books I demand for Christmas. I might be on the naughty list, but I still demand these books. Santa WILL get me them, or else.
Are you guys as excited for Christmas as I am(i will never grow up)? What
books do you demand Santa to give you? Comment your most wanted book
below!
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So I know a lot of people were making this list as their top 10 books that were released in 2015, but that's not how I roll. Mostly because I read like 1 new release... This year is really the year I got into the whole bookish community, so I wasn't really in the know on super amazing books. Therefore I decided to just include my overall favorites this year! Warning: This list probobly isn't the most accurate since I don't remember every book I have read.
This definatly was hard for me, and I dont even think I agree with evrything on the list, but whatever. I'm just gonna go for it! I hope you guys agree with some of these!!
Do you agree/disagree with any of my decisions? Also
got any post ideas for me?
