what's more important is doing something you're passionate about and having fun with so if making book hauls videos is not something you're having fun with and it's just eating out your time, then yeah you should cut down on them ! but if you're still loving doing them but wondering if the audience like them or not, then you should just focus on doing what you love, and we'll be here watching and enjoying all the content !
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I guess I need to hear this kind of comment sometimes. I certainly still like doing book haul videos. It's fun to showcase the books I got. I like watching book haul videos too. 😄
@Tinahgirl834 ай бұрын
Please don’t stop doing book hauls!!! They’re some of my favorite videos to watch. I love seeing what other people get sent or get for themselves. I’m hoping to read Lonesome Dove as well. I have heard many people that don’t like Westerns say that it’s one of their favorite books of all time. I sampled it a few weeks ago while at the bookstore. I meant to only read a few pages but had read 30 or 35 without even realizing. lol. It’s got very readable prose.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I will certainly take your comments into consideration about book haul videos. And of course! I'll read The Lonesome Dove. Heard too many amazing things; no way I'm passing it up! :)
@ladyfox67054 ай бұрын
Agreed! I also want to read Lonesome Dove - will give me my Red Dead Redemption fix lol, plus heard it's amazing saga and even though the 4th book (?) in a series, it can be read alone.
@MrAelin4 ай бұрын
I have read around 40 Terry Pratchett's books of his Discworld series. I recommend you reading first all the books of the guards of the city in order. And do not expect seriousness, blood, exciting combat scenes or anything like that. Discworld is pure philosophy, satire and humanism.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the advice! I heard similar things spoken by many reader of Discworld. I'll keep that in mind when I read it! 😆
@SwagDragon14 ай бұрын
I think what’s great about book hauls, especially with how you approach them, is that they give you the opportunity to recall your liked/recommended reads for your viewers that may not have come up recently on your channel. Case in point for this video would be Helm of Midnight. For books that don’t get as big a push from publishers, or just older ones that didn’t hit the level of cult favorite, just showing up on a video again like this one can inspire sales that would otherwise not be there! This opens up so many opportunities for the right books to get into the right hands when someone might need them! And we get to celebrate all the great artwork and artists with you!
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! That is actually a good point! I didn't think about that before. 😁
@denyse87964 ай бұрын
Your book hauls are my FAVORITE book hauls!! So few creators take the time to credit the artists, etc PLEASE DON'T STOP
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I like giving spotlight to the artists! 😄
@beatricea21534 ай бұрын
Please do book hauls, it's one of my favourite type of videos. You are not promoting consumerism, fret not, it's not like everybody watching will buy all the books or something of the sort. No, maybe they will buy one or two or buy the epub or audio. You are simply promoting art and artists. Love ur videos, Petrik! Please continue with the book hauls.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Beatrice! It feels good to hear that. I'm not promoting it, but I think it is unavoidable that consumerism is a part of the book community. It is literally related to supporting art, authors, and artists. But the purpose of my book haul video is to share and inform whether these books are worth the purchase or not! :)
@mediabunny40164 ай бұрын
I really like your book haul videos! (More than reading wrap up or TBR in fact). Others may be interested in more in-depth info, but for me, l like this video series because you showcase a wide variety of books, with a mini review or bite sized description of each one. That's perfect for me - if I'm interested l can look up the book, if not it's good to know about anyway. There's a lot of books that you show here (often sent by authors or publishers) that are different from the usual ones, which l really like. Also I'm always happy for you, to see the books you've received. You work hard putting out great content and I'm glad authors and publishers are sending these to you. It's not like you're buying them all yourself... And you're always so thankful and don't take them for granted, which is important. Anyway, l feel like your book haul videos are like going to someone's house and looking at the bookshelves... I always do that 😅 it's nice to see the books.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! It means so much to hear that. One of the reasons I like book haul videos is because of this, too! Yeah. I don't take anything I receive for granted. It took me years of reading, reviewing, and video-making to get where I am today. :)
@iheartwalle4 ай бұрын
Lonesome Dove is pretty great. Give it a hundred pages or so to get attached to the story/characters.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
I'll make sure to do that when I get to it! 😁
@noname36094 ай бұрын
So many books,they look great ❤
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I think so, too! 😄
@joshuawalkerauthor4 ай бұрын
I love your haul videos! But also you should do what you enjoy doing, Petrik! I'll tune in to watch any of your videos, honestly. I'd be super keen to hear your thoughts on Yellowface when you get around to it. Equally the most horrifying and entertaining book I read last year!
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Joshua! I will still feature BreakIns book haul. That's for sure! :)
@88chuaky4 ай бұрын
I like the Tainted Cup. Both the world and characters were so interesting
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
I totally agree. The duo of Din and Ana is so entertaining.
@brokenredflag4 ай бұрын
I love your haul books videos! Hope you can keep bying books forever!! Also sorry for my late replies. Videos pile up in my watch list sometimes. ❤
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
No need to apologize. You watching my content is already a great deal. Thank you. :)
@separator944 ай бұрын
As far as Lonesome Dove goes, get ready to read the most well written characters you've ever read in your life.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Very high praise! 🤩 I look forward to it. Heard many incredible things about it!
@separator944 ай бұрын
@@PetrikLeo I'm very interested to hear what you think of it. Having something blow you away (not sure if it will, or won't, but I'm hoping it will) that is outside of your comfort zone is a really special thing.
@Azeann_27014 ай бұрын
Please keep haul videos if you like doing these kind of videos! I discover a lot of books by these videos ❤
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I definitely don't plan to remove them completely. 😄
@keziahduncan50814 ай бұрын
I love your book hauls I get some good recommendations to read.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
I'm so glad to hear that, Kezia! 😄
@krzysamm70954 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your book hauls. I find out about books that I haven’t heard from anywhere else. I also like how your enthusiasm shines through on books or series that you adore.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I do like talking about books I got with all of you! 😄
@AshleyRebecca4 ай бұрын
I love seeing the books you get! You always get amazing editions and I love being able to see them. Oh and you can jump right into Empire of the Damned. You don’t need to re read. I also just started the Sun Eater series based on your recommendation and am loving it!!!
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Ashley! It means a lot to hear that. :)
@cipriansirbu36994 ай бұрын
Some great books in there Petrik. I love book haul videos,but whatever you decide I'm happy with it,all I wish is that you do what you like and have fun with doing it.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Ciprian! I'll keep that in mind. Means a lot to hear you like watching book haul videos. I, too, feel the same! :)
@luiggiesan4 ай бұрын
I enjoy book hauls, especially with books that are special editions. But I imagine it takes time and effort to create them. Whatever you decide and whatever is best for you!! Maybe a quarterly or twice a year book haul highlighting just your favorites?
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, my friend! it depends on the number of books I get. I honestly like sharing info on the books I get. I just feel a bit disheartened hearing a few people get sad from watching book haul videos. It's something I don't feel. I watch many book haul videos or bookmail consisting of books I could not attain for years. Publishers used to ignore me due to where I live. I'm grateful I'm at the stage where I get sent review copies after years of reviewing books and creating content. But yeah, it's a dilemma. It's good to hear many people do enjoy watching my book haul videos, though. If I end up decreasing my book haul videos, it will probably be to one book haul video every two or three months. :)
@luiggiesan4 ай бұрын
@@PetrikLeo yeah, I think I understand what you’re saying. I’ll be honest, as a viewer, it can be a bit overwhelming seeing so many books. So much to read 😃. I for one enjoy much more your monthly wrap ups just because I get to hear your thoughts on the books you’ve read. Please, don’t misunderstand me, I do enjoy book hauls. But if you were to ask me what kind of video I get more value, it’s from the books you’ve read. I hope I made sense 😅. But either way, I’ll back whatever video you produce 💯%. 👊🏼
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
@@luiggiesan that's totally understandable! Thank you for the kind advice and view. Wrap up, TBR, reviews, and SFF Spotlight are not going away from the channel! 😄
@AcerbusShroud4 ай бұрын
Book hauls are my fav and got me into your channel 😂
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I'm so glad to hear that! 😄
@cynthiafialka4 ай бұрын
I enjoy seeing book hauls. I do also really like listening to book reviews which seems to not be as prevalent these days. I just enjoy your enthusiasm for books!
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Yeah! Unfortunately, book reviews often don't do well compared to other videos. It's better to mix them with other videos, otherwise the channel would suffer.
@cynthiafialka4 ай бұрын
@@PetrikLeo that’s too bad they don’t do as well but you need to do what’s best for your channel!
@Freakgirl19854 ай бұрын
I love book haul videos and especially yours, so I'd be happy if you continued making them. Always find new great books to add to my TBR :D
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Awesome! I am pleased to hear that! :)
@tiffanycorsello18864 ай бұрын
I love your book hauls, Petrik! I get recommendations this way, and I love seeing the illustrated and special editions you get too because you're very thorough in showing their details- and that helps me decide whether I want to buy it for myself.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much, Tiffany! I'm glad my book haul videos are useful. That's always one of the main intentions of my book haul videos. :)
@samuelbarber65854 ай бұрын
The combo of book haul and unhaul is fun, maybe combine them? Show off your incoming and outgoing books haha
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Hahaha that's quite a good idea! Also... saw your binding on Fangs of Oannos. Well done!
@gryftkin4 ай бұрын
I'm with you Petrick. Deckle edges just makes me think "cheap quality". Like, who forgot to sharpen the paper cutter? :D
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Hahahah I know! I used to think it's a broken book. Apparently it's done intentionally. So surprising.
@historymax54794 ай бұрын
If you like doing book hauls, keep making the vids, Petrik. I certainly love seeing the new books. There's just something about seeing and showing off new books that sings to my bookish heart.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I certainly get what you're saying, and I agree with it. :)
@BrianBell74 ай бұрын
Great video Petrik! Lonesome Dove was my book of the year last year too. Guards! Guards! is a great place to start and I think you'll get a quick sense if you like Discworld from it. Tori's book is incredible!!!
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Brian! WOW. That good huh? I really have to read Lonesome Dove and Blood Stones! Good to know about Guards2, too. I look forward to reading it ASAP! :)
@atila94884 ай бұрын
Hi, Petrik, Thank you for your great work and reviews. This means a lot and I am sure help, like me, a lot of people on discovering books. I don't think you should stop creating Book Haul to announce books. However, if you feel like you need to decrease the videos on the subject, feel free to do so.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate that. I have some things to think about. :)
@Speed2024 ай бұрын
For me, book haul is more about just hanging out with the book tuber. On one side, it's cool to see you show off all the cool things people send you. On the other hand, if I don't care about the books or if I know about all the books, (which is usually the case) then I'm less interested and grow increasingly less interested in vieiwing. Personally, I'd like you to show us some of your favorite reading spots or cool places in Indonesia. Or heck, just broadcast from a park or something 😅 ?
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Hahaha! That's a good way of looking at it. And although I like your ideas of broadcasting from a park... this is a tropical country and you'll just end up seeing me sweating while reading books. 😅
@Speed2024 ай бұрын
@@PetrikLeo I trust your judgment and appreciate all you do 🙏🏾
@fabled_scribe4 ай бұрын
nooo please don’t stop book haul videos! they’re my favorite! i can’t afford to buy a lot myself, so i like to live vicariously through youtubers buying books that i can’t 😂
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your input! Among other reasons, I have this fear that my book haul videos are sparking jealousy more than enjoyment. This is not what I want from book haul videos, but I also know it's one of the side effects for sure. So that's why I thought of at least decreasing it. But if the demand and enjoyment are there, I will keep it up. :)
@mariareadsssf4 ай бұрын
I'll support you Petrik no matter what bookish videos you'll create. Do what you love doing the most. With your exception I don't normaly watch book hawls as I don't think they are as informative as reviews or wrap ups.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
They're definitely not as informative as reviews or wrap up! Book haul is mostly to showcase the physical form of the books and also why we get the books. :)
@mormengil4 ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with bookhaul videos. They are fun. I know you like them, no reason to hold back. =]
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate that. I do like sharing the books I got haha.
@mormengil4 ай бұрын
@@PetrikLeo That is the whole point of social media, and I would argue, life itself. Sharing the things we love.
@dalethomas32774 ай бұрын
I love your book haul videos, it’s how I discovered your channel in the first place. I think they are a great way for watchers and readers to discover new books and authors as well as special editions they may have missed
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I didn't know that's how you found out about my channel. That's so cool! :D
@NikhilKoparkarmusic4 ай бұрын
Increasing the amount of book hauls? Sounds great to me!! 😂❤
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Hahahaha! Selective hearing at its best! 🤣
@mfbobyle67714 ай бұрын
You should check out The Troy series by David Gemmell starting with Lord of the Silver Bow. It’s my favorite trilogy of all time.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Already did. Loved that trilogy. 😄
@mfbobyle67714 ай бұрын
@@PetrikLeo Ha you’re unstoppable man!
@ValiaEstri4 ай бұрын
Congrats on having your name on Disquiet Gods! I know that one is going to be amazing. Anything Ruocchio writes is fantastic. 😊 And please, please make the content you want. I will definitely watch anything you create! There's so much negativity in the world and it's really nice to see you happy about your books! I love seeing people happy! Thank you for sharing them with us! 🤩
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words and support! It truly means a lot to me. I will keep sharing information and my happiness at receiving the books I get. Also, I'm almost done with Disquiet Gods. It's genuinely amazing! :D
@AndrewsWizardlyReads4 ай бұрын
I keep seeing Lost Souls….i will get to it eventually
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
It looks great! I hope the book will be as good as the cover art!
@saucebot72144 ай бұрын
Book Haul Petrik is boss level. A great condensed way to what awesome books there are out there.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Haha! Boss Level is an amazing term. Thank you so much! :)
@andybarker87874 ай бұрын
I’m not a fan of westerns either but Lonesome Dove is one of the best books I ever read
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
That is very reassuring to me! 😁
@SandyfromBelgium4 ай бұрын
Hi Petrik, Every video you post, is on my top priority to watch. Seriously, I love your content! It's clear that you love books, and your enthousiasm and passion works infectuous :) You inspire me. That being said, you should make video's that you like. So if you like making these videos, then please keep making them. I have my notepad open everytime I watch your videos. Every book that looks interesting goes straight on the TBR. And I get most of the inspiration from the SFF spotlight, the bookhauls, monthly wrap up and TBR videos. Thank you for the great content. Kind regards.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Sandy! This is truly very kind of you. Know that your comment is heard and appreciated. 😊
@rhyleygrant56604 ай бұрын
Having just read the lonesome dove it my favourite book of all time
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Wow! Very high praise! 🤩
@SuperPuddingcat3 ай бұрын
Same here, there‘s a reason it was awarded the Pulitzer 🏆
@aw96674 ай бұрын
I also enjoy your book haul videos but I understand wanting to do other kind of content!
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I will proceed as usual first and see how it goes. 😁
@SuperCliffReviews4 ай бұрын
Great video dude - keep up the great work!!
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thanks! Will do!
@andyfb20004 ай бұрын
Hey Petrik! Just wanted to say that I personally really enjoy your book hauls! I think that as long as you enjoy making them, then you should. I will be here to watch them for sure.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate it. I will keep this in mind for sure! :)
@ladyfox67054 ай бұрын
I agree with what the others are saying - that please don't stop making book haul videos! 🙂 I love to watch ones about special editions, and when youtubers go into detail looking at a book (especially if it's on my wish-list) and looking at things like Font size is important to me & if I want to invest in a book or not. Lonesome Dove is also on my list! 🤠🐎 Ohhh, and I just started my very first read of Malazan and have been hooked line-&-sinker from the start of The Gardens of the Moon!!! Am only on Chapter 4, but it isn't THAT confusing (yet lol) but I am keeping track of the characters! Really loving it 🙂 Would LOVE those upcoming Broken Binding editions, sigh 😢
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I won't stop making book haul videos. Especially after hearing the responses here. If I do feel tired by it, I think I'll just decrease the number of book haul videos. I personally am the same as you when it comes to book haul and special editions. I like being able to see them, too, before making my purchase. Glad to hear you're loving Malazan Book of the Fallen! May you continue to feel the same throughout the series! :)
@amy_harboredinpages82724 ай бұрын
📖🥰📚 Your Hauls are fun to watch, decrease if you must, but please keep doing them. I also appreciate the artist love you share, too.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Amy! I'll continue doing this. 😁 But yeah, I might decrease it in the future!
@Big_Sixer4 ай бұрын
These are your videos, do what you like! That said, I love your book hauls, so I hope you don't stop doing them altogether.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Yeah! Thank you. I will see how it goes moving forward. Maybe after the next few months, I'll decrease the number of book haul!
@book_scent4 ай бұрын
I love your book hauls, Petrik, they are some of my favorite videos to watch!! 🤩 It's always fun & interesting to see all kinds of books and the various editions. I hope you will keep sharing - so long as you enjoy doing them, ofc 😊 I can't wait to read Empire of the Damned soon ... and Disquiet Gods!! 👀Glad to hear you're enjoying this one as well 😃
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Karin! Disquiet Gods is sooooo good and bonkers! I look forward to reading Empire of the Damned, too! :D
@fcsolis4 ай бұрын
Deckle edge books look nicest to me. Different strokes for different folks. Thank you.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
That's very true. Glad you liked it!
@mikesbookreviews4 ай бұрын
I didn't re-read Empire of the Vampire and thought he did a good enough job of giving reminders when needed.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
That's good to know! I'll give it a try and see how I feel about it. If I feel lost, I'll reread the first book! :)
@binglamb21764 ай бұрын
I read The Blood Stones last month. It was superb and I really enjoyed it. Tori is a seriously good writer. Please give Lonesome Dove a good try and I think you will be surprised how much you will enjoy it. It truly transcends the western setting and is just an excellent story. For the record, I love book hauls!
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Woohoo! High praise. I look forward to reading The Blood Stones and The Lonesome Dove! Not sure which one I'll tackle first. We'll see! :)
@lisaswartz46334 ай бұрын
Any videos you post I will watch. Grateful for your content. 🎉🎉🎉
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate that! :')
@scottthompson42274 ай бұрын
I love your book haul videos, I base a lot of my purchases from them, especially new authors. Keep up the great work 👍
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I appreciate that. I will do my best! :)
@astevenswrites4 ай бұрын
Keep hearing about The Tainted Cup. Need to check it out at some point. And never too late for more book news, Petrik! 😁And I agree with many of the other comments. I like the book hauls and if some people don't, that's a "them" problem. We choose to follow and support you because of all that you do!
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Andrew! It means a lot to hear that. Definitely check out The Tainted Cup. It's incredibly entertaining! :)
@esmayrosalyne4 ай бұрын
You know, I think the most important thing to consider is whether you enjoy doing book hauls. Not gonna lie, book hauls are some of my least favourite videos to watch, but I enjoy seeing you do them if they bring you joy to make. You owe us nothing, put yourself first! In any case, you got some stunningggg editions once again! Can't wait for you to read Tori's book, I really think it will be up your alley. And I am currently reading Empire of the Damned, and while it does have good call backs to spark your memory of book 1, I am personally very glad to have reread Empire of the Vampire first. Not only for the full immersion, but also because I enjoyed the book even more the second time around! Happy reading, friend 🥰
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, my friend! That's what I'm afraid of regarding Empire of the Damned. I think a reread will always be better than just winging my way through it. We'll see what my mood decides. And yeah, I'm still enjoying book haul videos. But I'll remember to cut back on it if I must! :)
@esmayrosalyne4 ай бұрын
@@PetrikLeo I'd definitely say to just go for the reread, you won't regret it ☺
@panienkashy4 ай бұрын
I personally really enjoy watching book haul videos. On the other hand, if it's not your favourite kind of content to create and post, then perhaps limiting the book haul videos would work? This way you would be able to cater to part of your audience that appreciates them while staying true to what you're most passionate about running this channel. Whatever you decide, I'm sure it will be an educated decision. :)
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Yeah, I've been thinking about this. I do enjoy creating book haul videos. But decreasing the number of book haul videos could actually work if I feel even more exhausted by it. :)
@DadIsntMad4 ай бұрын
Petrick keep flexing on us lol. Nice work
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Not my intention to flex! :')
@L.L.MacRae4 ай бұрын
Book hauls are always great!! I get FOMO and then buy more books xD Thank you for another fabulous video - and showing off the beautiful TBB Press edition of The Iron Crown! So pleased you received your copy safely :D Ahhh, so many books, never enough time 🔥🔥🔥
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm so happy that I have Iron Crown TBB Press edition. It is beautiful. Looking forward to reading it! :)
@shadowcreature75984 ай бұрын
Personally I'm a fan of these videos
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate it! :)
@cilliansands61664 ай бұрын
who doesn't love looking at a pile of books? Even if it's not mine I still get super excited. Unless you don't enjoy making them anymore which would be perfectly fine, don't stop on our account (I say "our" because I read some comments).
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Hahah true. I like looking at piles of books, too! Even if it's not mine. I still enjoy making it. Just not sure my viewers are thrilled with it or not! :)
@cilliansands61664 ай бұрын
@@PetrikLeo I say: show us your stash. We want to see what you got. 😁
@connorxoneill4 ай бұрын
The humor in guards guards is extremely reliant on liking british humor. I’d compare it closely to something like Monty Python
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
I'm going to approach these books without expecting them to be hilarious. Humor in novels rarely clicks with me somehow. Surprisingly, Joe Abercrombie is one of the best authors when it comes to writing humor that I like hahaha.
@gabdeangelis70614 ай бұрын
I love your book haul videos Petrik! Maybe if you decrease you can start doing them every 2 months or quarterly instead? Would miss them if you stopped completely
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, Gab! Yeah right now I'm leaning toward a book haul video every 2 or 3 months and see how it goes. But we'll see. 😁
@Talking_Story4 ай бұрын
What a haul my friend! I did get Christopher Ruocchio to confirm that was me listed when I did a mini interview with him at his signing. Without you pointing it out I would never have seen that till I got to book 6. Thanks as always for the amazing vid Petrik.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you, my friend! Haha! That is so cool you got to confirm it with him. You're so welcome! :)
@radudumanovschi33874 ай бұрын
Book haul are my favorite to watch next to TBR. I have 7 book in March, one you of them you have here on this video (EoD)
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I look forward to reading Empire of the Damned, too! :)
@subressor14 ай бұрын
Create what you want to create Petrik and we will be here to watch!
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Always energizing to hear that! :)
@mariareadsssf4 ай бұрын
P. S. Reading "The Failures" , I think you will love "Perdido Street Station".
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Oh my. I have to read that one!
@tiffanycorsello18864 ай бұрын
Unrelated but exciting news: I just received my Choco Boy pin!!! He looks perfect! Hahaa!! I love it!! Hope everyone else who ordered one got their pin too!!
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
That is GREAT NEWS!
@fabled_scribe4 ай бұрын
i read lonesome dove a few years ago on Joe Abercrombie’s recommendation, he’s said it’s his favorite book of all time, and i can see why. it’s simply incredible.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Yeah! I remember him saying The Lonesome Dove is the biggest inspiration behind his own writing for Red Country. I have to give it a try for sure! :)
@martyrmaverick85834 ай бұрын
Hey Leo, it completly depends on you! For me, I absolutely love watching book haul videos...I love to keep up with whats popular and what peaks your interest!! But if you really feel you have too much book (as in you just don't have enough space, because lets be fair there is no such things as too many books ;) ) maybe you could consider doing a give away? Donate some to libraries? or use them for swaps with other people/booktubers? Trade them? I don't know when I unhaul books I try to find a new home for books with people who are going to enjoy them more.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the kind advice and comment! I actually do want to do more giveaways. But because of where I live, it's difficult to do because there are so few SFF readers where I live. I have a lot of books I want to unhaul! :D
@dianeshearer69894 ай бұрын
I love your book haul videos! I can’t buy books right now so I live the dream vicariously with you. Especially when you have a signed Terry Pratchet and Lonesome Dove, one of my all time favorites. You must read it! Even if you do t love it, read it, but I think you will love it. Think of it as a fantasy novel in a western setting, like Cowboy Beebop.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Discworld is a series that I really want to love. I tried Mort a long time ago and I bounced off it. Here's hoping Guards2 will be a win. Lonesome Dove, too, of course! :)
@LoneWolf-tu7gd4 ай бұрын
Really hope they make a full colour illustrated special edition for Empire of the Damned! 🤞
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
At the rate the sales is going, I have no doubt it will happen! :)
@Jistarii4 ай бұрын
As much as I enjoy the book hauls (they seriously are great) I'd love to see more reviews, maybe a few in depth reviews on stuff that you read. Maybe talking about themes or scenes that moved you? Could be spoiler free.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you! I've been thinking of doing lore/world-building videos. They take a lot of time. But it's something I want to try. More reviews actually hurt my channel. Which is sad because I do like book reviews. :D
@Rohan-loves-stories4 ай бұрын
Naahh...don't stop doing book haul man...they are really Awesome.... Just give us the reviews and news in time.... Book hauls are like popcorn while reviews and sff spotlight being the movie in your channel...❤❤
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I think the way I see it... It all depends on whether there is interest in book haul videos. It's been difficult to gauge lately. SFF Spotlights and reviews will go on like usual! :)
@Rohan-loves-stories4 ай бұрын
Welcome petrik.... Keep doing your good work for us🥰🥰
@safinan80084 ай бұрын
Great book haul, enjoy all ur reads!! 😊
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Will do!
@AndrewsWizardlyReads4 ай бұрын
Iron Crown is not a dragonrider fantasy. But it is amazing
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Oh it's not? I really thought it is. 😂 Thanks for letting me know!
@byouism4 ай бұрын
Keep doing your book hauls!!!
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Noted! 😂😂
@GentleGiantJason4 ай бұрын
I like seeing the special edition books. If you wanted to exclude standard editions that would be fine to shorten the videos
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
I don't think I'll exclude standard editions. I actually got some flaks and hate comments precisely because of spotlighting special editions. 😅
@Roondawg_Valhalla4 ай бұрын
Bosku of Booktube! Great haul Petrik 🎉😄
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Haha always feel surprised when I hear Indonesian words here.
@aaaaanditsgone4 ай бұрын
I used to love book hauls! It used to be a fellow book enthusiast being irresponsible with money like the rest of us... Then booktubers got free books for publicity. Don't get me wrong I'm happy for you all, but now it doesn't feel so personal. Yes, Yes, the $300 dollar premium deluxe first edition, numbered 1 of 100, golden-plated edge-colored wolf Game of Thrones is BEAUTIFUL. Congratulations. I wont have one and if I did i have to spend $300.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment. Not offended at all, but I strongly recommend you to not watch my future book haul videos. You are in control of what you watch. I like watching people getting books, even those I can't attain. There is no point being envious. We can't have every book we want in this world. And I don't know what you mean about feeling personal, I treasure the fine press edition books I got with all my heart. Whether it's one I buy or received. 😊 I actually don't even know which Game of Thrones edition you're talking about. 😅
@aaaaanditsgone4 ай бұрын
@@PetrikLeo just giving you my two cents, idk why I felt the sense of comradery before 🤷♂️ It wasn't a specific book, Petrik, I was being hyperbolic in my observation of the current book industry. Everything is premium, everything is limited edition, and everything is numbered as an excuse to sell it over $200. My disillusionment isn't with you, specifically, but rather the book industry as a whole
@aaaaanditsgone4 ай бұрын
Also that 'mark of the kings' wraithmarked book sucks in quality
@Liam-zn6pk4 ай бұрын
Seeing as you announced being art director for sun eater and now saying art director for July-December which is 6 months and so far 6 main books in that series. Could that be what we get in the sub box? Though they now also do a sci-fi box 🤔
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Oh! The books for July-December are not Sun Eater. They are two different trilogies. As always. :)
@Liam-zn6pk4 ай бұрын
@@PetrikLeo this makes me even happier as now I get two trilogies with inevitably fantastic art work and ALSO sun eater whenever that goes live later this/next year. I sub to a few boxes and The Broken Binding are by far the best, book quality is phenomenal. Currently reading book one of the hanged god trilogy and I am loving it!
@bromare184 ай бұрын
No ditching book haul vids! 🙅🏽♂️
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Hahaha thank you for the encouragement! 😂😂
@bromare184 ай бұрын
@@PetrikLeo hey Petrik, kind of unrelated but I was just looking into the Fury of the Gods release. At first I saw it was being offered in Hardback but now I am only seeing paperback listed on sites. I was wondering if you knew anything about it? Did I miss out? Thanks
@thatdavidhopkins4 ай бұрын
Don't stop the book haul videos. I don't know if my book has arrived in your mailbox yet. :)
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Hahaha! Thank you, David. It hasn't arrived yet. Should be this month! :)
@DragonElf014 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your book haul videos but at the same time if its something that for you seems to be losing that fun factor then you shouldnt force yourself to make more videos of them. If you still having fun though then hell yeah i would love to keep seeing more of em.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
I certainly still enjoy sharing information on the books I get each month. It's also a quick way for me to feature the books I haven't got the chance to read yet. Thank you so much! :)
@CurlyHoward424 ай бұрын
do shorts showing the covers with maybe some text. do a different one for each section of your current book haul
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
I have never tried shorts actually. I'll try experiment around with it first someday!
@LPK224 ай бұрын
Another vote for not decreasing book haul videos!
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 😄
@wizflame99604 ай бұрын
Continue book hauls
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Will do!
@scotts19124 ай бұрын
I don't watch all your haul videos, but you should do them if you enjoy doing them. Or don't if you don't enjoy doing them. Your channel, your rules. People complaining about these videos can easily just not watch them.🙂
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Scott! Yeah, I know what you mean. Sometimes it's difficult to remember that! I need to focus better on the positives!
@user-pz7ro9zy6c4 ай бұрын
Hey Petrik, hope things are good over there. Just wanted to ask about the Malazan series. Are they just for subscribers or do us putsiders get a shot at them? Thanks Jason!
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
It will be available for general sale. Subscribers will have early access but some stocks will be available to general market. :)
@ladyfox67054 ай бұрын
Good luck! I've just started reading Malazan for the 1st time, and am only on chapter 4 of The Gardens of The Moon, but hooked from the start. Loving it! Would be a gorgeous series to own 🙂and I guess I'll be joining the mis-matched paperback editions Malazan team lol XD
@OnlyTheBestFantasyNovels4 ай бұрын
Guards! Guards! is a great place to start with Discworld, hopefully it works out well for you. I've never come across Helm of Midnight before, it sounds interesting and seems decent, I'll have to check it out sometime. Perdido Street Station is a dense book and can be a little rough to get into, but once it clicks it really stuns you. Will it be your first China Mieville? The Scar actually broke fantasy for me - after I read that book I found most of the other stuff after I tried just couldn't compare, I ended up not reading any fantasy for 4+ years, lol. Amazing book. Iron Council is also excellent. Lots of folks dash on them though because of China's politics - they were his most blatantly socialist stuff at the time. I was just getting my hopes up I'd see no Ruocchio in your video and then you whipped it out literally in the last two minutes, man. 🤣
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Here's hoping Guards! Guards! will be suitable for me. Helm of Midnight is really good, though. As I said, criminally underrated and under the radar. And yeah, Perdido Street Station will be the first book by China Mieville that I read. If I love that, I'll try The Scar as well. I honestly don't know anything about the author and his politics! I don't even know his face hahaha. And of course there's another Ruocchio book here. Get used to it! :D
@CryBenihime234 ай бұрын
Broken binding is the best. Are you going to review the Witchwood Crown ?
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
I'm reviewing it as we speak! Not sure whether I'd post a review here but I'll certainly write one. :)
@CryBenihime234 ай бұрын
Hope you liked it.
@PreppinShootinLivin4 ай бұрын
You know you have a problem when you buy special editions of books you haven't read and don't know if you'll like it or not.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Oh definitely. I have done this only a few times. Like The Dragonbone Chair. Thankfully, I ended up loving it.
@nazimelmardi4 ай бұрын
You didn’t read Sir Terry Pratchett’s Discworld? 😱
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
I haven't... I know I know. I tried Mort a long time ago but did not feel enamored with it. I will try Guards Guards or Small Gods instead!
@nazimelmardi4 ай бұрын
@@PetrikLeo probably your new book, Guards Guards is the better choice. Small Gods is a standalone but it’s also a strange one as a story. Not sure why it is offered as a starting point.
@zenthepoet.4 ай бұрын
Booook Haaaaaul
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you, Zen!!
@zenthepoet.4 ай бұрын
@@PetrikLeo Welcome Petrik!
@morleywritesbooks4 ай бұрын
"last" book haul video. uh huh
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Hahaha.
@joerosa90174 ай бұрын
Mikes book reviews has posted racist content so I personally wouldn’t listen to any of his recommendations.
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
That's understandable, Joe! I assume this is H.P. Lovecraft's book? I don't actually know anything beyond that. If it is, Lovecraft's books and inspiration can be found in so many stories.
@joerosa90174 ай бұрын
It was actually a reaction to the casting of the TV adaptation to The Stand. A black actor was casted for the character Nick and he had a big problem with it and said some not so nice things. He was called out and he has since edited that part of video out.
@oliviagish15734 ай бұрын
Great content as always, Petrik! If you enjoy doing these videos, please don’t stop doing book hauls. I always greatly enjoy these and it is my favorite way to check out new books I might never heard of otherwise 😊
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Yeah. I have to remember this. Sometimes I forget there are people who enjoy watching my book haul videos. :)
@ZOMGfantasy4 ай бұрын
I enjoy your thoughts on books no matter the format of the video - whether it's a book haul or review or whatever. Generally speaking, I do like the in-depth content more, and always enjoy SFF news, but book hauls are fun in their own way 😊
@PetrikLeo4 ай бұрын
Thank you, my friend! I appreciate that. I will do my best in every video I post. Including book hauls! :)