Archive for 2012

Bloopers - 2012 Compilation


The year is over and now it's time to sit back and laugh at my many screw-ups from throughout the year. I'm so looking forward to this new year and filming many more bloopers. Thanks for laughing with me, my friends.

2011 Blooper Compilation: http://bit.ly/UzM5yg

Tumbling Tower of Books - Moving Box Book Tour - Boxes 11&12

I just moved into a new apartment and I'm inviting you to sit with me as I unpack all of my books. Each video in this series will feature 1-2 boxes and I will be spreading out the uploads over the coming weeks. If you missed a box, check out my Moving Box Book Tour Playlist: http://bit.ly/Pm7rMi

A Secret Santa Video That PBookBuddy CanNOT Watch

PBookBuddy is hosting the first ever Secret Santa BookTuber Style. Names were drawn out of a hat and I was chosen to be his Secret Santa. This is what I bought his for Christmas. Btw, I filmed this about 3 days ago. I planned on having it up two days ago, but had trouble getting it off of my camera.
PBookBuddy's Channel: http://bit.ly/V7ZV7e



The 1,000 Subscriber YouTube Milestone!!!!

     I have been wanting to write a blog post for some time now. I've simply been having a problem coming up with something to talk about. I normally at least put my videos on here, but I haven't even wanted to do that. Today was no different. I sat down with the intent to write a blog post-- a simple, "Hey! I'm still here!", but there was nothing. Instead I found myself watching How-To videos on playing the violin. Do I play the violin? No lol. I don't even own one, but someday I wish too. So instead of writing you all, as I had planned, I chose to dream instead. Shouldn't come as too much of a surprise. You should know by now that I am a full-time daydreamer ;P
     Anyway, back on point. Despite my distraction, something very unexpected and remarkable happened. I hit 1,000 SUBSCRIBERS!!!! Holy shit! I can't believe it! I sorta want to cry, I am so happy. I feel like music should be playing, confetti falling, and champagne bottles popping open.
     I did not expect this to hit me so hard. I've known that 1,000 was around the bend for sometime. I've been creeping up on it rather slowly for the last few days. 46 minutes ago I announced that I had hit 999 and did not expect to hit the big four digits for a few days. Then, like I simply tripped, I stumbled passed 1,000 and hit 1,001. ALL while I was watching violin lessons on YouTube. If my hair was done, I'd make a video about this moment. Then again, I'd probably cry through the whole thing lol.
      After writing the above text, my friend Bunny Cates congratulated me on Twitter (@Lindsay_Mead) for this achievement. This, for some reason, was my catalyst. The flood gates opened and I became a river of happy tears lol. I texted my little sister and we spread cheer back and forth that way. I would have called my mom, if I wasn't certain she was in bed. A volley of wonderful tweets and comments came my way from loads of awesome people who were all too happy to congratulate me-- and harass me for taking so long to get here lol.
     I wasn't able to finish this blog post last night because Bunny pulled me into a chat with K.C. Hilton and EmmaHeartsBooks, where we talked and played some online pool. Side note: I'm decent at real pool, but god awful at simulated pool lol. It's like my friends just knew I needed to do a little celebrating, even if it was just chatting on G+. Plus, being YouTubers, they also understand what a big thing this is.
     This is really one of the best ways for me to finish my year. 2012 was suppose to be my year. A lot was suppose to change for me. And a lot has, but not everything that I had expected and somethings changed in ways that were harder than I wanted. Hitting 1,000 subscribers was not something that I set out to do at the beginning of this year, but it has turned into one of the accomplishments that I am most proud of. In fact, it's not just my biggest accomplishment of this year-- it's my biggest accomplishment of the last few years now. It's a sad thing to say, and admit to people other than myself. But I can also say that this achievement has changed my outlook on my life significantly. Is there a lot that I still need to change and do in my life? Absolutely. So much that it's easy to feel overwhelmed and defeated. Then I remember that I hit 1,000 subscribers. That's something that not a lot of people can boast. Suddenly, the mountains that I have to climb don't look as high as they did two days ago. Everything seems possible to me. I think I'm going to write "1,000 SUBSCRIBERS!" on my wall to remind me of what I am capable of.
     Before I end this post, I want to take a second to thank all of you for subscribing to me and for supporting me in all of my endeavors. Sometimes people ask me why I saying things like "We did it!" or "We're almost at 1,000!" They want to know why I say "we". The answer is easy, because it doesn't feel like it's just me. You're all in this with me. I couldn't gain new subscribers if you guys didn't share my videos and channel. Yes, you're my audience, but you're also my support, my friends, and my team. I couldn't do this without you guys. So thank you. Ok, now lets go for 10,000 ;P 5-digits baby!

Live BOOK HAUL - 40 Books!

I hosted a live Book Haul yesterday on my channel. I featured a whopping 40 books. Normally I would have split that up into about 4 videos, but I thought we'd try something new. It went very well, I think. Everyone seemed to be having a good time and I did my best to read and reply to the comments that were coming in. The whole video is NOT the book haul. I start the book haul right away, but once I finished the books, I stuck around for a while to chat with some friends. If you make it that far into the video, I think you'll be delighted by our silliness. Let me know if you guys like this sort of thing and maybe I'll do another live Book Haul in the future. That is, if I have such a large pile of new books to share :)

My NaNoWriMo Profile. List of my Book Hauls. What I'm reading now: Changeless by Gail Carriger.

#WishlistFriday - First Ever!

  
Last day to enter this week's giveaway: http://bit.ly/RYLbKq
#WishlistFriday is something that I'm trying out. It's sorta of a #FridayReads and Wishlist combo-thing. Or at least that's what I was going for. Let me know what you guys think!

Links to signed books mentioned in this video:
Velveteen: http://bit.ly/UfDm5I
Iron Hearted Violet (signed copies not online): http://bit.ly/TjU4kv
The Search for WondLa: http://bit.ly/XzdTTv
A Hero for WondLa: http://bit.ly/UfEOFh
Rift (Nightshade Series): http://bit.ly/R8DnWC
Black Heart (Curse Workers Series #3): http://bit.ly/QCmyzI
Leviathan: http://bit.ly/RLnsLc

Bookcase Chatter




Just talking about my new bookcases. That is all :)

Moving Box Book Tour - Boxes 6 & 7

I just moved into a new apartment and I'm inviting you to sit with me as I unpack all of my books. Each video in this series will feature 1-2 boxes and I will be spreading out the uploads over the coming weeks. If you missed a box, check out my Moving Box Book Tour Playlist: http://bit.ly/Pm7rMi

Enter to win 1 of 10 SIGNED COPIES in this week's giveaway: http://bit.ly/RYLbKq

Applesauce For the Apocalypse



Met up with family at my mother's house. There we canned Tomatoes and made applesauce. It was a nice day with mom and the siblings. This worth watching just to hear my niece neigh like a horse :)

10 SIGNED COPIES The Road To Jericho by Steven J. Carroll!

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The Road to Jericho

The Road to Jericho by Steven J. Carroll                                       #TheRoadToJericho

About a boy from Arkansas, and his dog, who get wrapped up into dangerous circumstances. It's about their travels to Jericho, AR, a hubbub of wanton and reckless living, in the Summer of 1949. It's a book about charity, and gratitude, and greed and the choices that lead us there.
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Fave BookTubers Tag

This tag was created by the ChapterChicks. I want to give a special thanks to them for mentioning me and to all of the great BookTubers out there who continually inspire me.

Fave BookTubers:
ChapterChicks: http://bit.ly/ToFyr9
AngelicaM2009: http://bit.ly/T0h1TX
TheCubicleBlindness: http://bit.ly/RMtmy1
KillerFiend (Eli): http://bit.ly/QOTJSu
Sue Moro: http://bit.ly/RMtuO4
GirlGoneBookish: http://bit.ly/Qb6QMM
Danny Marks: http://bit.ly/Rsg33U
BookRatMisty: http://bit.ly/PkFlVa
BookRockGoddess: http://bit.ly/QQdU4a
K.C. Hilton: http://bit.ly/SOHlzW
BunnyCates: http://bit.ly/Td70CK

Death By Books - Moving Box Book Tour - Boxes 4 & 5


I just moved into a new apartment and I'm inviting you to sit with me as I unpack all of my books. Each video in this series will feature 1-2 boxes and I will be spreading out the uploads over the coming weeks. If you missed a box, check out my Moving Box Book Tour Playlist: http://bit.ly/Pm7rMi

Tips For New BookTubers



I've started subscribing to a lot more people and in doing so I've come up with some tips that will hopefully help some of you improve the viewing experience of your own videos.

Eden's Root & Seeds of War SIGNED Giveaway! (CLOSED)

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Eden's Root (Eden's Root Trilogy, #1)

Eden's Root by Rachel Fisher                                                                                 #EdensRoot

The year is 2033 and the world hovers on the edge of explosion as unexplained crop deaths lead to severe global food shortages. In the United States, the Sickness is taking lives slowly, creeping its way into every family. Fi Kelly has already faced the Sickness in her own family, toughening her beyond her years. But a shocking confession from her dying father will push her toughness to its absolute limits. Saddled with an impossible secret and the mission of saving her little sister, Fi sets out to transform herself into the warrior that she must become to survive the coming collapse. Along the way, she will discover that evil can be accidental and that love can be intentional.
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The Great Reading Slump Of 2012 ENDS - #FridayReads

The Great Reading Slump has finally ended!!! My sacrifices to the Readings Gods have worked! May it rain great reads upon you all.

Its #FRIDAYREADS on youtube! If you don't know what #fridayreads is, it is a hashtag that explodes on twitter on Fridays. Every Friday, THOUSANDS of people from all over the world share what they plan to read that weekend! The YouTube expansion of this was started by BunnyCates. Bunny's video: http://bit.ly/PXSP57

Our book club meets on the FIRST SATURDAY of every month.
For more #YTBookClub info: http://bit.ly/OLTiv4
Our hosts are: Bunny Cates, Sam (MidnightReadingOwl), & me.

Burrs In My Hair & Stuff From Mom


Vloggity: I tell you about all of the crazy things that got stuck to my clothes and in my hair while walking through the woods. I show off some new things that my mom got me. I share some footage of this weird fence they put around my old elementary school. And I do it all while outside on a lovely day :D

#YTBookClub Info & Piles of Books


Just doing a vlog where I give you the YTBookClub info, share my piles of books, and send out some love to the person who left coupons for dog food. It's much appreciated :)

Our book club meets on the FIRST SATURDAY of every month.
For more #YTBookClub info: http://bit.ly/OLTiv4
Our hosts are:
Bunny Cates, Sam (MidnightReadingOwl), and Lindsay Mead.

Beat THAT Sentence Challenge Tag + Responses

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Make a sentence using book titles!
1.) Only book titles count for points. One point per book.
2.) Full title must be used.
3.) Proper sentence.
4.) Display sentence.
5.) Only physical books allowed.

My Sentence: Soulless, Beautiful Creatures will walk the Blood Red Road to the UnWholly Mystic City and be Enthralled by the Carnival of Souls, but Across The Universe The Eternal Ones will Wake to plant the Seeds Of War to Torment The Otherworldies with Destiny's Fire and Blood Magic for Infinite Days.
The awesome responses that I have received so far. Check them out and feel free to make a video yourself!

Only The Stars Know Giveaway (CLOSED)

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Only the Stars Know

Only the Stars Know by Shannon A. Hiner                                      #OnlyTheStarsKnow

Rowan is a town that is seldom left, or found. Within the cottage on the edge of town, Kali finds the quiet solitude that she has sentenced herself to. Keeping herself away from people, she hopes she can escape a past that leaves her terrified of her own subconscious. Zane left the town twelve years ago and was never heard from again. Now he has returned to seek the advice of an old friend, only to find Kali in residence instead. While he will not reveal himself to his family and friends, something about Kali keeps drawing him back to the cottage. He must leave soon though, tonight…because the ones who took him years before, are coming. They will never stop looking for him
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Moving Box Book Tour: Box 3

     I just moved into a new apartment and I'm inviting you to sit with me as I unpack all of my books. Each video in this series will feature 1-2 boxes and I will be spreading out the uploads over the coming weeks. If you missed a box, check out my Moving Box Book Tour List


Moving Box Book Tour - Boxes 1 & 2

     
     I just moved into a new apartment and I'm inviting you to sit with me as I unpack all of my books. Each video in this series will feature 1-2 boxes and I will be spreading out the uploads over the coming weeks. If you missed a box, check out my Moving Box Book Tour Playlist.

Midnight Cover Reveal - Fireblood by Trisha Wolfe

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To save a kingdom, Zara must choose between a prince who could be the answer and a rising rebellion that threatens to take control.

When Zara Dane is chosen to marry Prince Sebastian Hart, son of the man who ordered her father’s capture, Zara knows she must fight to save everything she loves from ruin.

Being betrothed to the prince means a life trapped behind the towering stone walls of the Camelot-forged realm. Under the watchful eye of the prince's first knight, Sir Devlan Capra, changing her future becomes difficult.

When an unlikely rebel reveals the truth about the deadly secrets that fuel King Hart’s twisted world, Zara’s path to rescue her father becomes clouded by deception. The Rebels clear her path by forcing Zara’s hand with an ultimatum: sway Prince Sebastian to join the Rebels, convincing him of his father’s evil nature, or they will take him out.

But Zara is uncertain about a future under the Rebels’ command and where the prince’s heart truly lies. She must decide who to trust, what to believe, and what she’s truly fighting for before the king destroys all of Karm, including her heart.
Add Fireblood to your Goodreads shelf!
Preorder: Barnes & Noble / Amazon (Links coming soon)

Very Funny! - #YTBookClub Highlights (1) - Cinder by Marissa Meyer

Our book club meets on the FIRST SATURDAY of every month. Our hosts are: 
Bunny Cates: http://youtube.com/BunnyCates 
Sam (MidnightReadingOwl): http://youtube.com/midnightreadingowl 
Lindsay Mead: http://youtube.com/thebookvlogger 
Guest Host - K.C. Hilton: http://www.youtube.com/user/MrsKcHilton/featured 

#YTBookClub More Info: http://lindsaymead.blogspot.com/p/ytbookclub.html 
#YTBookClub - CINDER by Marissa Meyer (prt 1): http://bit.ly/U11kwP 
#YTBookClub - CINDER by Marissa Meyer (prt 2): http://bit.ly/TsM6ES

YT Book Club Live Chat: CINDER by Marissa Meyer


     We hosted our first live show for the YouTube Book Club on BunnyCates' Channel. We read and discussed CINDER by Marissa Meyer. The chat was divided into three portions. First was spoiler free, the second portion was an in-depth discussion, and the final part was more of an after show general chat. We did experience some technical difficulties part of the way through, but we made it back live and both videos are posted below.
Airing October 6th

     I will be hosting the next YT Book Club live chat on October 6th and we'll be reading ENCLAVE by Ann Aguirre. Subscribe to my YouTube channel to be notified when we go live.
 
PART ONE: Spoiler Free

PART TWO: Spoiler Section & After Show

THE DAWN OF SKY by Lindsay Mead + BOOK TRAILER!

SYNOPSIS: Far into the future, the world is different. The climate changes and North America is a jungle. Thousands of years of evolution make everything stronger, faster, bigger, and deadlier. The Human population dwindles to only a few known tribes. At the bottom of the food chain, their extinction is near.

Sky lives alone with her father and hasn't seen another human in four Rain Seasons. Danger lurks in every shadow, but hunger drives them far from the safety of their nest to hunt. Though life is never certain or secure in the jungle, on this night Sky will have to fight like never before.


WHAT IS THIS FOR? This short story has been entered into a contest for a chance to win a spot in the Defy The Dark Anthology. The contest ends September 1st. The story is based on another book that I am currently working on, and hope to someday (soon) publish. I would greatly appreciate anyone who takes the time to read the short story and leave their feedback. The contest is not dependent on "likes" or anything of that nature, but it would still mean a lot to me.

Defiance Giveaway! (CLOSED)

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Defiance (Defiance, #1)

Defiance by C.J. Redwine                                                                                           #BeDefiant

Within the walls of Baalboden, beneath the shadow of the city’s brutal leader, Rachel Adams has a secret. While other girls sew dresses, host dinner parties, and obey their male Protectors, Rachel knows how to survive in the wilderness and deftly wield a sword. When her father, Jared, fails to return from a courier mission and is declared dead, the Commander assigns Rachel a new Protector, her father’s apprentice, Logan—the same boy Rachel declared her love for two years ago, and the same boy who handed her heart right back to her. Left with nothing but fierce belief in her father’s survival, Rachel decides to escape and find him herself. But treason against the Commander carries a heavy price, and what awaits her in the Wasteland could destroy her.

At nineteen, Logan McEntire is many things. Orphan. Outcast. Inventor. As apprentice to the city’s top courier, Logan is focused on learning his trade so he can escape the tyranny of Baalboden. But his plan never included being responsible for his mentor’s impulsive daughter. Logan is determined to protect her, but when his escape plan goes wrong and Rachel pays the price, he realizes he has more at stake than disappointing Jared.

As Rachel and Logan battle their way through the Wasteland, stalked by a monster that can’t be killed and an army of assassins out for blood, they discover romance, heartbreak, and a truth that will incite a war decades in the making.
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BookTuber Drama- A Message



Drama....Drama....Drama... 





BOOK TRAILER PREMIERE! Wake by Amanda Hocking

Wake (Watersong, #1)
Wake by Amanda Hocking                                              #LoseYourselfToTheWatersong

Fall under the spell of Wake—the first book in an achingly beautiful new series by celebrated author Amanda Hocking—and lose yourself to the Watersong.

Gorgeous. Fearless. Dangerous. They're the kind of girls you envy; the kind of girls you want to hate. Strangers in town for the summer, Penn, Lexi and Thea have caught everyone's attention—but it’s Gemma who’s attracted theirs. She’s the one they’ve chosen to be part of their group.

Gemma seems to have it all—she’s carefree, pretty, and falling in love with Alex, the boy next door. He’s always been just a friend, but this summer they’ve taken their relationship to the next level, and now there’s no going back. Then one night, Gemma’s ordinary life changes forever. She’s taking a late night swim under the stars when she finds Penn, Lexi and Thea partying on the cove. They invite her to join them, and the next morning she wakes up on the beach feeling groggy and sick, knowing something is different.

Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. But her new powers come with a terrifying price. And as she uncovers the truth, she’s is forced to choose between staying with those she loves—or entering a new world brimming with dark hungers and unimaginable secrets.
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Wake Giveaway (CLOSED)

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Wake (Watersong, #1)

Wake by Amanda Hocking                                              #LoseYourselfToTheWatersong

Fall under the spell of Wake—the first book in an achingly beautiful new series by celebrated author Amanda Hocking—and lose yourself to the Watersong.

Gorgeous. Fearless. Dangerous. They're the kind of girls you envy; the kind of girls you want to hate. Strangers in town for the summer, Penn, Lexi and Thea have caught everyone's attention—but it’s Gemma who’s attracted theirs. She’s the one they’ve chosen to be part of their group.

Gemma seems to have it all—she’s carefree, pretty, and falling in love with Alex, the boy next door. He’s always been just a friend, but this summer they’ve taken their relationship to the next level, and now there’s no going back. Then one night, Gemma’s ordinary life changes forever. She’s taking a late night swim under the stars when she finds Penn, Lexi and Thea partying on the cove. They invite her to join them, and the next morning she wakes up on the beach feeling groggy and sick, knowing something is different.

Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. But her new powers come with a terrifying price. And as she uncovers the truth, she’s is forced to choose between staying with those she loves—or entering a new world brimming with dark hungers and unimaginable secrets.
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First LIVE Chat!

     Our first live chat was a success in my book! We had a good turn out and people stuck around for nearly 4 hours. I can't complain about that! The next live chat will be on KC Hilton's channel and the one following that will be on BunnyCates' Channel. Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to see it! 
     If you missed the live show, the full recording is below.

Enormous BOOK HAUL (11)

     
     This is probably the longest book haul I have ever done. Granted it's only longer by a few minutes, but still. All books are signed but one!



Masque of the Red Death Giveaway! (CLOSED)

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Masque of the Red Death (Masque of the Red Death, #1)

Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

Everything is in ruins.

A devastating plague has decimated the population. And those who are left live in fear of catching it as the city crumbles to pieces around them.

So what does Araby Worth have to live for?

Nights in the Debauchery Club, beautiful dresses, glittery make-up . . . and tantalizing ways to forget it all.

But in the depths of the club—in the depths of her own despair—Araby will find more than oblivion. She will find Will, the terribly handsome proprietor of the club. And Elliott, the wickedly smart aristocrat. Neither boy is what he seems. Both have secrets. Everyone does.

And Araby may find something not just to live for, but to fight for—no matter what it costs her.
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Front Yard Tour

Where's Suzie!?
     Just giving you a little tour of the front yard. I also take some time to chase after my rotten lil dog lol. I'm planning on doing some more videos showing off my new place soon. So stay tuned!

New Videos:




Mammoth BOOK HAUL!

In this book haul I feature some adult books, some teen, and quite a few juvenile books. I hope you guys like it and don't forget to ENTER THIS WEEK'S GIVEAWAY FOR SHATTER ME.


Shatter Me Giveaway (CLOSED)

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Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1)

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Juliette hasn't touched anyone in exactly 264 days.

The last time she did, it was an accident, but The Reestablishment locked her up for murder. No one knows why Juliette's touch is fatal. As long as she doesn't hurt anyone else, no one really cares. The world is too busy crumbling to pieces to pay attention to a 17-year-old girl. Diseases are destroying the population, food is hard to find, birds don't fly anymore, and the clouds are the wrong color.

The Reestablishment said their way was the only way to fix things, so they threw Juliette in a cell. Now so many people are dead that the survivors are whispering war-- and The Reestablishment has changed its mind. Maybe Juliette is more than a tortured soul stuffed into a poisonous body. Maybe she's exactly what they need right now.

Juliette has to make a choice: Be a weapon. Or be a warrior.

In this electrifying debut, Tahereh Mafi presents a world as riveting as The Hunger Games and a superhero story as thrilling as The X-Men. Full of pulse-pounding romance, intoxicating villainy, and high-stakes choices, Shatter Me is a fresh and original dystopian novel—with a paranormal twist—that will leave readers anxiously awaiting its sequel.
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