every book product sucks I de-influencing you

[@ritac9769]

This summer I got my first e-reader: I found a Kindle from 2012 in a free pile on the curb and was instantly in love. The battery still has tons of life, so I did a factory reset, put it in airplane mode, and back loaded it with Calibre. It can't update anymore so I'll never see a single ad - it's as close to a dumb phone ereader as you could get and has zero functionality outside of reading books. I put a compostable phone grip from Pela on the back, and it's the last gen to have physical buttons on both sides, so I literally can walk and read at the same time, read while lying in bed, while cooking, etc. It's not back or side lit but I just use the book light I already had when I need it. I have ADHD and hate small font so now I can read way faster with big type. For anyone in the fence about e-readers, I highly recommend getting a Gen 4 Kindle off eBay for $15 as they've only gotten worse since then imo.

[@CreativityDiaries]

Wait do kindles USUALLY have ads?? I did not know that! And that’s AMAZING I love this for you

[@anthonychavez1504]

@@CreativityDiaries yeah you have to pay an extra 20 to remove the ads. Ive heard people say they were able to get them off for free by lying to customer support about having inappropriate ads on them but thats a your mileage may vary thing

[@tsuki3752]

WHAT? ADS??? i have a kobo (idk what gen or model but its relatively new, bought it new in 2022 i believe) and it has no ads and i only pay for kobo plus for books to read (cancelling soon tho bc of 🏴‍☠️ lol). honestly the kobo is really good so if you do want back lighting and a few other things i’d also recommend a kobo.

[@ritac9769]

@@CreativityDiaries yeah if you get the non ad-free edition for cheaper and it cycles through ads for new book releases etc. from Amazon when the Kindle is off. No idea if other e-readers do this but just another reason Amazon fucking sucks. Thankfully my Kindle is too old for the system update that would implement ads 😈

[@lindsey1412]

​@@CreativityDiaries Canadian kindles actually don't come with ads! I have a Kindle but I've never bought a single e-book from Amazon. I get them elsewhere and use the "send to Kindle" function

[@01189]

GIIIIRRRLLLLL i've been looking for a booktuber who is outspoken about any amazon related products. not a lot of booktubers have either the guts or the ability to actually do their own research on why everything amazon is shit to do that. love you for that!! ❤

[@CreativityDiaries]

Omg I looooove u

[@katgreer6113]

Yeah, I try to avoid buying books on Amazon. The rumors that they're trying to shut down book stores doesn't seem all that unlikely. So...just in case.

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

Like everyone, I am a hypocrite when it comes to Amazon and Amazon knows that. For most, it is a necessary evil. And I hate what Amazon did to Book Depository. I loved that online book store and Amazon ruined it.

[@Klinkertinlegs]

Hear me out.. bookshelf vase.. Lego flowers.

[@CreativityDiaries]

@@Klinkertinlegs omgomgomg

[@melima_]

I always wonder, who is going to dust that? 😅

[@Mhurelle]

The "certified Amazon hater" part, made me subscribe!

[@CreativityDiaries]

Hehe happy to have you

[@paperbackenthusiast]

Ohhhh you are an absolute gem! The moment the landfill popped up behind you with you saying “where’s it gonna go?” Iconic

[@CreativityDiaries]

@@paperbackenthusiast omg I love you

[@Thetrilingualreader]

I literally bought a kindle off a second hand website for 1/3 of the price. It functions the same. The primary use for it is reading. Why do people think they need gadgets to do everything like water ur plants and cook your food? An ereader is not a tablet, it is more like a house appliance like a vaccuum. There is no need to constantly upgrade.

[@CreativityDiaries]

Totally agree!!

[@incandescentglow222]

ive had my kindle for 7 years and it still works perfect

[@Thetrilingualreader]

@@incandescentglow222 yeah my old one is 11 years old and still works

[@toft287]

Finally someone acknowledging Amazon in all of this! People are way, way too casual about Audible. I will 100 percent watch your video on it.

[@CreativityDiaries]

Yay can’t wait to write + film this!

[@emilybussinger4592]

I love that you touched on the fact that the holder is good for accessibility, even though you hated the ereader holder for yourself! I’ve been considering getting one because some days my joint pain in my hands/wrists/elbows can make it painful to read, but i can definitely see how it’s ugly and kind of inconvenient LOL Just love seeing a queen remember the disabled community in her reviews ❤❤❤❤❤

[@CreativityDiaries]

@@emilybussinger4592 aw I adore you and appreciate your comment!

[@amara560]

Yes! So many people 'forget' about us

[@exploringallgenres]

Love this de-influencing! I had no idea that Kobo worked with Libby in Canada. I have a pretty old Kindle I picked up used many years ago and have been considering getting a Kobo once the Kindle kicks the bucket. Knowing a Kobo can be used with Libby just made my decision to get one that much easier.

[@CreativityDiaries]

Thanks for the love!!!

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

Libby is a lifesaver. Helped me with my library books and the book on the shelves that I read. And sometimes I double read. Read a print book that is not on Libby while listening to an audiobook.

[@CreativityDiaries]

Love love love

[@sanjanarajan5314]

i absolutely love this bec sometimes i feel like people are trying to influence me to buy book things rather than talking ab the books itself!!

[@CreativityDiaries]

totallllyyy understand this feeling

[@zarazaki]

Cancelling audible is such a nightmare

[@CreativityDiaries]

YES THIS!!!

[@Dani-vu7em]

Once you’re signed in it’s like 3 clicks

[@jamieson4293]

I swapped my audible for everand which gives you UNLIMITED audiobooks + ebooks + other stuff like articles, sheet music for the same price it's soo much better. On the very rare occasions I've wanted an amazon only book I just use a fake email to get the trial and download it lol

[@ShelleyBeans]

I just went to sign up and they have gotten rid of their unlimited plans as of 10/31 😥

[@CreativityDiaries]

Omg SLAY - will check this out

[@QuestionsIAskMyself]

Have you seen the large amazon book hauls? I saw video of someone buying over a hundred paperbacks of the most popular books on tiktok to fill new bookshelves 😭😭😭😭😭

[@RaesReads]

My goodness. Over-consumption is such an issue in the book world right now 😭

[@clairebearpear]

@@RaesReadsugh just over consumption in our society overall. It’s overwhelming

[@ariluvrr]

i think i know who you’re talking about. for a month or two after that video she made book-related vlogs but now has COMPLETELY stopped. she clearly just hopped on a trend and now probably has hundreds of books just sitting there unread 🙄

[@CreativityDiaries]

They make me cringe so hard

[@Quantumbe]

I have a bookshelf vase which has my dried flower wedding bouquet 💐 I do agree that it doesn't work with fresh flowers though!

[@BinxThinx]

They all look like they’re plastic though when so many beautiful ceramic vases exist that aren’t as damaging to the planet

[@Quantumbe]

@@BinxThinx mine's ceramic! I personally don't like the acrylic ones, totally agree with you on that! I definitely think that there's plenty wrong with the trend!

[@CreativityDiaries]

@@Quantumbe so smart using it w dried flowers!!!

[@BinxThinx]

@@Quantumbe that’s great to know that some ceramic ones exist! Can imagine it looks beautiful with your dried bouquet 💐 wish those were advertised or seen more than the plastic waste people keep collecting. I have so many regrets about collectibles I purchased in the past

[@mondinsel4235]

My sister got me a wooden tulip from the Netherlands when she was there - absolutely perfect for my bookshelf :D regardless of the unnecessary moisture in the periphery of books, I wouldn't be able to trust myself not to knock over a vase at some point.

[@AthynVixen]

Note to anyone considering a Kobo... at least here in the UK the titles available are SOOOOO limited and difficult to track down.

[@CreativityDiaries]

Good to know!

[@newts.8634]

I've had the opposite... 90 percent of known titles are available asides from Amazon/self published stuff

[@silentmelody4707]

If i had a book shelf vase, I would put fake flowers, paper flowers or lego flowers in it.

[@CreativityDiaries]

love the lego flowers

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

The one that I like is Book of the Month. I liked the free shipping and being able to buy books cheaper than you would at a chain or local book store. No shade to your local book store. Support small businesses. And I found some favorites on there. And I like the rewards you get. Am unemployed at the moment, so I had to unsubscribe, but it was one of those few subscriptions I actually did not mind paying for. But agree with your points. It is hard to catch up, but that is a me thing. It is my fault that I keep finding 3 books on the site that I want to read.

[@bysarahalexander4426]

I've started asking myself, "will i read this in the next 90 days?" If not, that add-on can wait. It doesn't always work, but it helps. I've also gotten way better at skipping if none of the books appeal to me. I will say though, that in terms of finding new authors, Aardvark is better and the book quality is much higher. But the subscription is more expensive. So you win some you lose some.

[@CreativityDiaries]

100% think BOTM is right for a lot of people - I’m sure I will subscribe one day as well!

[@ofthewilderwoods]

I personally don’t like the BOTM labels printed onto the dust jackets; I think they clutter up the design, but that’s just me.

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

@ i am with you there. They were unnecessary, in my opinion.

[@luckybear101]

@@CreativityDiariesI will say if you do annual instead of monthly it’s a few dollars cheaper per month. Total you end up paying I think $168 a year instead of I think $18 a month. You can still skip a month anytime you want even if you do the annual plan. I know that’s still a lot of money for a lot of people, but just a heads up if you decide to do ever subscribe at some point. The6 also do audiobooks now as well.

[@LunaRose-i7f]

I love the public library for allowing us to check out free audiobooks. I did an audible free trial, it gave me two free credits, took one of the credits without giving me the audiobook and only left me with one that I could actually use. I guess they've done it to people that actually paid for credits and you have to contact them to give you the credit back. Such a hassle.

[@n.burke292]

can't wait for the Anti-Amazon video 🔥🔥🔥

[@CreativityDiaries]

🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@syenite]

I am an indie author and THANK YOU for being a certified Amazon Hater. They have been keeping book prices so artificially low and it's TERRIBLE for authors, it's terrible for bookstores, and it's terrible for readers. Also, thank you for the Audible hate. Authors get MAYBE 20% in royalties, literally the lowest of all audiobook platforms. I hate Amazon and how it's got authors between a rock and a hard place and it's got readers in the frying pan. It's bad for everyone who loves books. But it's also gaslit so many indie authors into thinking they won't make ANY money unless they are exclusive to KU. They've convinced too many indie authors that being exclusive to Amazon is the only way to reach readers. But guess what? When you're exclusive to Amazon, they don't let you put your book in libraries! Libraries; the literal easiest way to reach readers. "oh but if my books aren't in KU, low income readers won't be able to read it for free!" ah yes because a low income reader can afford $11.99 for KU but can't afford the $0.00 for a library card and the $0 Libby app????? Sorry for popping off in your comments but oh my gosh de-influence Amazon HARDER PLEASE.

[@Dani-vu7em]

Thank you for mentioning the accessibility of the ereader arm. As someone with chronic pain, it’s been an absolute hand/finger saver for me. But yes unfortunately it isn’t very aesthetically pleasing lol

[@CreativityDiaries]

@@Dani-vu7em omg always!

[@RaesReads]

Great video! I definitely think over-consumption is a HUGE problem in the book world and I too hate Amazon, haha, but I *really* disagree with two items on this list 🙈A Kindle and a page turner and arm! Haha. Just some reasons I stand by them 100% -> - the page turner and arm -- I looooove using it with my walking pad or in bed or bundled under blankets on the couch during winter or on my lounge chair outside in the sun, etc. I have friends who use it while breastfeeding and one who uses it while cooking (she has cookbooks on her Kindle). Many fold up and store away nicely so it doesn't need to be an eyesore in your living room! - my Kindle -- I know, Amazon, ugh. BUT a Kobo or any other e-reader does not have all the same features yet. I have hope that Kobo will eventually, as they are quick to improve and have some great features overall, but right now I will stick to my Kindle. Especially if you learn languages, a Kindle really is better. Kindles have mono- and bilingual dictionaries, Wikipedia, Google translate, automatically created flashcards and word lists, and more. Again, hopefully other e-readers catch up soon, but I do truly love my Kindle so, so much for now. E-readers in general are sooooo practical and useful to have!

[@CreativityDiaries]

Thanks for sharing your experience!!!💜

[@catlinejade3672]

Just to let u know Kobo does have mono and bilingual dictionaries as well as wikipedia! It does lack flashcard functionality!

[@RaesReads]

@ Thank you 💜 I know it’s got almost all the features (which is why I’m so hopeful it’ll overtake soon 🤞), but I love the word lists and flash cards so, so much. Being able to see what words I’m looking up the most, the context of the words, what books I needed to look up the most words in, etc, is soooo helpful. Fingers crossed other e-readers catch up soon 😄

[@ClosetKPOP]

thank you for the accessibility shout-out. I think a lot of people can forget sometimes even for people who really care about aesthetics, it can be needed. Unfortunately a lot of things that make things accessible are not aesthetic

[@CreativityDiaries]

of course of course

[@conversations_with_kara]

new comfort youtuber unlocked! LOVED the video, especially the amazon hate 😻

[@CreativityDiaries]

@@conversations_with_kara so happy you’re here!!!

[@21kaduku]

I'm waiting for the downfall of my Kindle paperwhite so I can finally replace it with a Kobo, but thankfully I haven't purchased a Kindle book from Amazon in ages. I usually buy DRM-free books and send them to my Kindle

[@iammehowru]

Would love to know where you are getting drm free books from

[@hummuspasta]

I loooooooove the kindle holder/page turner combo it works so well for me especially when I have bad days w my chronic illness. But I definitely don’t leave the arm up bc I agree it’s uggo

[@CreativityDiaries]

its so good for chronic illness and pain though!

[@nicola.p]

I have just recently joined the Amazon hate support group, my new Kobo libra arrived today as an upgrade from my very old Kindle paperwhite (I wanted page turn buttons, and having the book covers in colour was also a bonus) But I am a bad bookish follower as I refuse to use tiktok so I am oblivious to anything booktok, and I hate having too much clutter around so I don't usually buy into the accessories (I will confess to buying a book sleeve, which I used once and now it acts as a dust collector on my bookcase 😂)

[@elishahdavis]

libby is AMAZING!! unfortunately a few years ago bought the newest kindle sold at that time, but i refuse to give them one more single cent through kindle unlimited or buying e-books from them. i exclusively use the send-to-kindle system libby has for reading on it. i do think the kindle i have will last for many many years, and no matter how much i dislike amazon, getting rid of an e-reader i have just to replace it is wasteful and ridiculous. if it ever DOES die, i will probably buy a used older model from e-bay or somewhere similar instead of opting for a kobo, exclusively so i can continue to utilize my public library. if anyone reading is interested in e-readers and lives in USA where libby is send-to-kindle, i highly recommended doing the same! buying secondhand & supporting your public library is the way to go imo :)

[@melima_]

Can't you use your public library with kobo? I'm confused

[@CreativityDiaries]

yes yes supporting your library is the best

[@CreativityDiaries]

yes!

[@alskdkfjghd]

i can’t lie the holder and remote combo was actually incredible for me. i love it so much i want an even more luxe gooseneck holder that’s not so hard to move lol

[@CreativityDiaries]

ok love this for you

[@jadelan9549]

I loveee libby and my city’s libraries also offered hoopla so its such a great way to get ur hands on audiobooks and movies. With that being said what do u think about spotify adding audiobooks for premium subscribers?

[@ida8355]

I will say that Libby is amazing in some places but pretty unusable in others. I live in Norway and my local libraries have a pretty limited online selection so Libby kinda sucks…

[@CreativityDiaries]

Yes I have heard this! Totally depends on your library selection

[@sagekay]

Just so you know, kindle is the only option for Americans if they want ebooks through their library! Kobo and Nook doesn’t connect to Libby or overdrive!

[@CreativityDiaries]

I hope other options come available soon! iPads are also a good option if you already have one (I used my iPad with Libby for years before getting my kobo!) but totally get that an ereader is 10x better

[@winglesswinxy4657]

Audible is also insufferable to cancel!

[@CreativityDiaries]

yesssss

[@jordin6492]

the cat at 9:29 is killing me 😭😭😭😭

[@CreativityDiaries]

I need tos tart positioning the camera so he's always in it haha

[@Slangert-1]

I’ve had my Kindle forever, and at this point, I only use it to read Kindle unlimited books that I’m not sure if I want to buy a physical copy of because I can return the Kindle unlimited book if ive DNF’d it or I liked the story enough, but not to actually buy the physical copy. But just because you buy the book Kindle does not mean you actually own the book apparently. Amazon can take the book off at any point in time. So yeah that’s why I stick to KU books, yes, they can pull those books off at any time, but it doesn’t make any difference to me

[@CreativityDiaries]

I understand that!

[@hannahsutherland9329]

I love booktube, but the level of consumption/amazon love is definitely too heavy for my taste! It's really cool to see someone actively going against that!

[@CreativityDiaries]

Aw thank you I appreciate your comment - it is exhausting for sure

[@MishiBelley]

I got an e-reader arm (gifted, thankfully) and was so excited that I could read AND snack and/or drink, and then I realized there's nowhere in my reading nook to actually attached it. I'm so glad I didn't also get the page turner to go with it lol but now I'm wondering if I can't find a way to use it as a holder for my phone while I'm cooking and I can have the recipe up and not spill something all over my phone 🤔

[@CreativityDiaries]

yeah it seems like such a good idea but then its hard to find a good spot!

[@MigMania]

Honestly I wish I got a used e-reader for waaaay cheaper instead of following advice to get a new one 😭 Literally can get one so, so cheap and affordably that does the same thing as the new one! Mine isn't a color screen nor does it have audio. Nevertheless I don't think I'll have to worry about buying another one ever again because of the battery life. Genuinely a lot of reading you can do on your phone for free with Libby and not even need to spend money on an e-reader! And just in general the local library is a fantastic and amazing place to read... again for free. Thank you for being honest about your opinions!

[@CreativityDiaries]

appreciate your thoughtful comment! yes there are so many great options

[@jsalnut]

6:59 yup. I’m a book of the month hater just cuz they don’t ship to my island 😢

[@CreativityDiaries]

haha thats a pretty fair reason

[@sarahogborn8024]

If Amazon has no haters, then I am dead!!!!!!!

[@CreativityDiaries]

SAME

[@evs06]

This is not something I wanted to hear, but you are completely right. Even though I don't have Instagram or Tiktok, I still bought one of those stupid gooseneck tablet holders and a page turner. I do use the page turner occasionally because my e-reader doesn't have page turn buttons, but it is a bit unreliable, so I normally don't use it. I never use the e-reader holder though. It's ugly, impractical, and the arm is too short, so it's not even comfortable for me to use while laying in bed. I 100% have buyer's remorse about those two purchases. But since I already bought them, the least I can do is use them, instead of letting them go into a landfill. I might use the gooseneck holder for my Nintendo Switch or something instead.

[@CreativityDiaries]

totally better to use them than let them go to waste

[@silentmelody4707]

Just discovered your channel. Loving your vibe ✨️

[@CreativityDiaries]

aw thank you for being here

[@myteethhurt123]

i need to know where that lighthouse is from NOW

[@its_august_ine]

Your personality is really fun😭 I just had to subscribe❤

[@CreativityDiaries]

@@its_august_ine aw this is so kind thank you!!

[@hydrangeas_inmy_hair8982]

Bough my 2018 Kindle for $60 on Mercari. Sometimes she doesnt like to charge but I love her 🥰

[@CreativityDiaries]

iconic

[@hydrangeas_inmy_hair8982]

@CreativityDiaries yeah as soon as it kicks the bucket, I'm definitely switching to kobo, tho 👍

[@kenneeh1513]

A few years ago, when I discovered the book community, specifically booktok, and started heavily reading i went to look for a Kindle bc of course i did 🤪 everyone else had one 😅 but lucky for me at the time the Basic kindle was literally $50 (it was close to the holidays) anyway it was such a good deal and considering i was pretty new to reading consistently and knew i probably would read consistently that was an awesome deal. Its no paperwhite or whatever but it gets the job done.

[@CreativityDiaries]

love it!!!

[@courtneymauss]

Also for anyone that has Spotify, audiobooks are included with premium (up to 10 hrs per month I think) and they have some pretty good ones on there 👀

[@CreativityDiaries]

YES so good

[@nicola.p]

Yes, I only just found this out recently and I was so surprised to see new releases on there as well.

[@Geekofthegalaxy]

I love ereaders for books I want to try through libby and then I buy the ones I truly love as physical copies so I save space and cut down on impulse book buys that I don’t know I will actually like.

[@CreativityDiaries]

thats what I do too!

[@sarahwright8511]

I got a kindle paperwhite after literally a half decade of using a giant, heavy kindle fire for ereading. I pretty much instantly regretted it because I miss using libby and I can't read graphic novels on it because it is not in color. I was doing research recently and discovered the Kobo and put it on my christmas list. I hadn't even heard of the kobo until last month. I canceled my prime membership years ago cause i hate supporting them. I have felt weird supporting them with kindle and I am looking forward to not doing it anymore. Also I feel the same about Botm I just canceled my membership after years. I have read maybe 10 of them? Yeah. It's bad!

[@bizarrepanic2701]

Jumped the Amazon ship around 22 and other people are coming around. The only reason it took so long was because all the other ereader options came from China at that time and I'm not down with being monitored. I got a kobo two years ago and have been enjoying 0 ads full of shirtless smutty books I never wanted and will never read. Needless to say, I've been able to actually finish a book since then.

[@mayra__ar]

I am located in Colombia and I also have a Kobo. Best freaking purchase ever!

[@CreativityDiaries]

@@mayra__ar loooove it

[@consuelopalareavalenciano9553]

I'd love to switch to Kobo, but the catalogue for English books in my country is so limited, basically non-existent. I can only read books in English on my kindle.

[@CreativityDiaries]

trueeee something to consider

[@f-cw9ew]

oh, theres this book that you might love, Against amazon and other essays by Jorge Carrión, (its been a few years since ive read it so my memory is a bit fuzzy but) its about, amongst other things, the harm of amazon in the book industry, but it also talks about libraries and bookstores around the world and how they are able stay open. really, really interesting read

[@CreativityDiaries]

*Immediately puts it on hold at libby*

[@godzandheros]

i'm super late but i feel so called out about the part about preferring physical books and buying both the digital and physical book, but like like the issue i run into a lot is that new releases (especially from popular authors) come out in hardcover only and then takes literal _YEARS_ to be released in paperback (i loathe hardcover books) so i usually break down and buy the book digitally to read it before its released in the format i prefer to read physically and it's so frustrating that publisher houses do this, like just give us both hardcover and paperback versions for new releases 😩 but rant aside, subscribed you're adorable and i'm so glad you're pro kobo 😭 since i just got my first one and was worried it was gonna be on this list lol

[@CreativityDiaries]

Omg appreciate you!! And I sooo feel that. Hardcover is my fav so I don’t deal w this but I think my opinion here is unpopular

[@kaylaanderson2391]

One thing i really cant stand it those little gadgets that you put on your thumb and its supposed to hold your page open, but you still have to hold the book. People swear by them and i just know it would drive me crazy having to move it out of the way just so I can flip the page, especially since i tend to read for long periods at a time

[@CreativityDiaries]

LOL I just included this in my most recent deinfluencing video and I said the EXACT SAME THING like what the hell are those for

[@blakea.e.1681]

Just cancelled my audible membership thank you for reminding me

[@CreativityDiaries]

@@blakea.e.1681 you’re so welcome!!

[@thebibliophilemermaid8566]

Thank you for considering the disabled in your video. Some make their statements but glance right over people who need it for accessibility.

[@ez3748]

the only thing about libby is my library only has classics for some reason 😭 like i love classics but i wanna read new releases with everyone else! does anyone know like.... am i the problem? why does everyone else seem to be able to get all the books they want on libby??????

[@hellopaulie]

Hello. Fellow Canadian here and this is the first video of yours I have watched and I instantly subscribed. I understand that people have issues with Amazon and was disheartened to learn that Abebooks is owned by Amazon. This sucks because I do get a lot of my books through Abe. What is an alternative used books site for Canadians? In the UK they have Oxfam stores that sell books online and I would love something like that here.

[@CreativityDiaries]

@@hellopaulie I appreciate you and I’m so happy you’re here!! I honestly thrift most my books - I don’t have an answer for online used bookstores in Canada atm unfortunately but hopefully will soon!

[@gabrielle_vx]

I've ordered used books through Fireside Books in BC and Bay Used Books in ON. They both offer shipping options :)

[@ritac9769]

Idk about Canadian availability but Better World Books is great! Plus if you bank with Atmos (an amazing sustainability focused bank) then you get cash back from buying through them.

[@karamiddleton2920]

I've never understood the whole book accessory craze. The only thing I've ever bought is bookmarks and ereader cases. The rest is just junk.

[@CreativityDiaries]

its good to know what works for you

[@nolongerhavetowork]

I’ve gotten rid of my e books and accounts

[@mekiiiiiiiiii]

I won an ereader 2 years ago and I love it!! I don’t know if I would have bought it myself lol. And it’s not a kindle, I don’t wanna support Amazon. It’s a tolino, an ereader from Thalia (the German Barns and Nobel). The only sad thing is that I can’t find cool cases, but I just crochet them myself 🤭 Oh and I use BookBeat instead of Audible. I read a lot of English books that my library don’t have 😞 maybe I can get an online subscription in an English speaking library. Is it for free? 🤔

[@RaesReads]

You can try getting a library card at a US library! Some of them have offers for international people, but it does always cost. It's usually not too expensive, though. Usually less than 100 for the entire year! 💜

[@CreativityDiaries]

That’s so cool that you crochet your own cases!

[@samantharojas892]

Maybe this is just me but i dont understand why people have more than 1 e-reader. It just doesnt make sense to me when u can just bring it around .-. But what may not make sense to me, makes sense to someone else.

[@romalibra_books]

I don’t have access to Libby because I’m French so I use Everand and it’s not perfect but it’s a lot cheaper than Audible and I can listen to a lot more books each month

[@CreativityDiaries]

good to know!

[@dlreggi4808]

Please include your cat in your shots... Like you did when you change the camera angle.

[@CreativityDiaries]

@@dlreggi4808 hahaha deal

[@AnUncreativePerson]

KZbin has some free audiobooks too

[@CreativityDiaries]

@@AnUncreativePerson I didn’t know this!!

[@_Optional_]

@@CreativityDiariesalso libriVox, though the quality varies hugely. It's only public domain works, but on the plus side everything's free

[@gracie9658]

Yes, especially classics, usually if it's not copyrighted anymore there is one or more version here.

[@abbygailnicole8370]

I wanted a kobo but I'm in the US and the kidnle hooks to libby here but not the kobo from what i understood. I want to read physical books but large print books are hard to find of i'm not lucky on thriftbooks a paperback ends up being $30 just bc the text is larger and even then not big enough to read a bunch if i want to without eye strain. I did wait for the kids paperwhite to be hecka on sale bc it came with the case and everything and at that time was like 2/3 of the regular. Like i feel guilty but also i was weighing pros and cons for so long.

[@jamiezens]

we love libby in this house !!!

[@AoKajii]

Another reason to buy, just books, more books, BOOKS 😊

[@almondsjuanny6868]

I LOVE KOBOOOOOOS 💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@CreativityDiaries]

yessss

[@SaltySaltySalty.]

With BOTM you can skip months for any reason

[@CreativityDiaries]

@@SaltySaltySalty. yes yes I know! I just know people often forget they have the subscription and get charged bc they forget to cancel!! Should’ve been more clear here!

[@anonymouse903]

Okay, I have to disagree with the first one. (I bought a mic stand, not the cheap snake arm one) I have tendosynovitis on my wrist and the combo of stand+page turner changed the game when I'm reading in bed.

[@CreativityDiaries]

@@anonymouse903 totally! That’s why I mentioned for accessibility reasons I SO get it - I have friends that it has changed the game for them

[@xiaschia]

What's the audibook platform you use? I didn't catch the name

[@CreativityDiaries]

I use Libby - there’s also audiobooks.com I’ve heard is good? But mainly I just use Libby

[@bibilbophile]

Hoopla has on-demand audiobooks if you connect a library card! No library wait

[@carolyna.3316]

I have a KU subscription and just use the app to read on my phone. I don’t think anyone really needs a kindle in my opinion.

[@carolyna.3316]

also i dislike amazon but i like the books that are free on KU.

[@CreativityDiaries]

Amazing!

[@BinxThinx]

Love the video ❤ I really hate those plastic ereader holders, they just remind me of Wall-E and it’s honestly just laziness and wasteful if people are physically able to read without one imo

[@CreativityDiaries]

Haha to each their own - if I ever have a designated reading corner I would probably get on but the set up and take down is too much for me

[@brendaramirez6340]

My dream 🤧🧡

[@CreativityDiaries]

[@FlakaMujaj]

so you couldn't tell me about my ugly e-reader arm thing SOONER?? I am a victim

[@CreativityDiaries]

@@FlakaMujaj LOL

[@catlinejade3672]

Kobo gang 😜

[@CreativityDiaries]

[@snehapradhan5591]

heyy i see ttpd on the back! ❤

[@ossswin]

Love love my kobo

[@CreativityDiaries]

saaame its the best

[@wayward773]

hottakeee, saying: “just use libby”, comes from a very privileged background as you have to live on a country that have working libraries.

[@wayward773]

like, i so wish i could use it 😭

[@CreativityDiaries]

@@wayward773 I of course mean this for people who have access to Libby!

[@samspam1788]

​@@CreativityDiaries try bookbeat instead

[@minano-nim6795]

Not only that, but even if you have access to Libby, depending on where you live the access might be limited. I have three library cards, two of which are paid (and the fee is significant), and there still are many audiobooks in particular that are not available at any of the three libraries. I agree with the message of the video, I'm more just sad it's not really an option for me. Also, most alternatives (even Kobo, but I have another non-Kindle ereader) are not available in my country. Hell, even Kindle would be a struggle because the library in my country doesn't offer Kindle-Format ebooks.

[@romalibra_books]

Kobos are cheaper and better 👌

[@CreativityDiaries]

perioddddtttt

[@blue-dabad33]

me completely missing the point and starting to question if I should buy a Kobo when I already own a perfectly functional kindle 💀 unfortunately Libby doesn't work in my country because there are like absolutely no libraries in the whole country (abysmal), but until then I'll continue to sail the high seas for my books 🥲

[@CreativityDiaries]

keep ur kindle!!