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"Ben Alderson is the book vlogger you want to know from across the pond. This 22-year-old UK native is steadily making a name for himself with not only his YouTube book vlog, but also his Instagram account ...where he is followed by thousands who can't get enough of his artsy shots of books."
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Side from running his very own micro-publishing company, Oftomes, you can find Ben in the nearest Starbucks with a book in hand.
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	Cloaked in Shadow (The Dragori, #1) 3.86 avg rating — 974 ratings — published 2017 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Found in Night (The Dragori, #2) 3.93 avg rating — 181 ratings — published 2018 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Prince of Flames (The Dragori, #0) 3.87 avg rating — 185 ratings — published 2018 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Crimson Bite (Hillcrest Supernaturals, #1) by Ben Alderson (Goodreads Author), Ben Alderson (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 44 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Poisoned in Light (The Dragori, #3) 4.15 avg rating — 39 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Hex Bound (Hillcrest Supernaturals #3) by Ben Alderson (Goodreads Author), Ben Alderson (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Because You Love to Hate Me: 13 Tales of Villainy by Amerie (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Renée Ahdieh (Goodreads Author) , Soman Chainani (Goodreads Author) 3.52 avg rating — 6,189 ratings — published 2017 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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A Curse So Dark and Lonely (A Curse So Dark and Lonely, #1)

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Ben Alderson rated a book it was amazing Hiding Till Dawn (The Cross Chronicles #2) by E.M. Rinaldi (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Well, I enjoyed book one but this knocked all expectations out the park. I loved the progression of the characters and the expansion of this world. I am such a sucker for paranormal. Also.. the author is mean for making me want more. Like really mean. b ...more
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WHY AM I SO BAD AT LEAVING REVIEWS? I literally read this and only this book last month. Really interesting start to a supernatural series. E. M. is great at making the reader feel for a character. I really related to the main MC. Especially with the ...more
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I do not review my own books nor rate them. BUT... this book is only half mine. I really wanted to talk about Savi and how Danielle has written about her. So, how are co-writing works is really interesting. We create a plot that we follow, chapter by ...more
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“Please be real," I pleaded, a croak blocking my throat. I rubbed at my eyes. Surely this was a dream, some sort of illusion brought on by too much wine.”
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“Just hold me," I told him, eyes closed as his voice warmed my entire body. "Please don't let me go ever again.”
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Which December New Release would you like to read in January?

Books were randomly chosen from Goodreads' "Most Popular Books Published In December" list.

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Year One (Chronicles of The One, #1) by Nora Roberts

Year One by Nora Roberts
(Chronicles of the One, #1)

3 votes, 50.0%

Flame in the Dark (Soulwood, #3) by Faith Hunter

Flame in the Dark by Faith Hunter
(Soulwood #3)

3 votes, 50.0%

The Wicked Vampire (Last True Vampire #6) by Kate Baxter

The Wicked Vampire by Kate Baxter
(Last True Vampire #6)

0 votes, 0.0%

Brave (A Wicked Saga, #3) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Brave by Jennifer L. Armentrout
(A Wicked Saga, #3)

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Born of Darkness by Lara Adrian
(Hunter Legacy #1)

0 votes, 0.0%

Cloaked in Shadow (The Dragori, #1) by Ben Alderson

Cloaked in Shadow by Ben Alderson
(The Dragori, #1)

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Undone by Wendy Higgins
(Unknown #3)

0 votes, 0.0%

Wolf Hunger by Paige Tyler
(SWAT #7)

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Moon Bound by Donna Grant
(LaRue #4)

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Dark Winds Rising (Queen Branwen #2) by Mark Noce

Dark Winds Rising by Mark Noce
(Queen Branwen #2)

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Jun 16, 2018 12:39PM

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May 28, 2015 10:38AM

I love your channel so much! It would mean a lot to me if you joined my new YA book club, WeReadYA. If you don't thats ok! <3

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Feb 21, 2015 06:15PM

Hey Ben! You are absolutely 100 percent awesome! I look up to you as a youtuber and hope you go far!

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Feb 05, 2015 10:40AM

Love your videos. Check out the trailer for my amazing multi-touch iBook The Sword of Air. Video for youtube the sword of air▶ 1:54▶ 1:54
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message 31: by Santi

Dec 07, 2014 10:39AM

Really? You haven't read The Mortal Instruments series?

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Dec 04, 2014 11:47AM

Thanks for accepting my friend request. I'm having such a great time watching your youtube videos. I love hearing your opinions on all the books.

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message 29: by Imalee (last edited Nov 17, 2014 09:08AM)

Nov 17, 2014 08:59AM

wow! thanks a lot for accepting my friend request. your book reviews are simply amazing. always looking forward to your new book collections and reviews on YouTube. :)

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message 28: by Farhin

Nov 07, 2014 02:21PM

Thanks for accepting my friend request Ben! I enjoy watching your videos - keep up the good work :)

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message 27: by Titah

Oct 23, 2014 10:43AM

wow.. thanks for accepting my friend request. I like your reviews and I adore your bookshelf. Happy reading, Ben :)
Greetings from Indonesia

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message 26: by Michelle

Sep 18, 2014 05:42PM

Thank you so much for accepting me!
I just found you on YouTube and your book collection is amazing

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Sep 12, 2014 06:06AM

Dimitra wrote: "Oh my God! Thank you soooooooooooooo soooooooooo much for adding me!!!
Your collection of books is super amazing!
Have an awesome day!
Greetings from Greece! :)"

And I just saw your video about September TBR and I have to say...WELL DONE! You talked in Greek! :D That was a sweet moment! Thanks! Cheers!

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message 24: by Dimitra

Sep 11, 2014 11:56PM

Oh my God! Thank you soooooooooooooo soooooooooo much for adding me!!!
Your collection of books is super amazing!
Have an awesome day!
Greetings from Greece! :)

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Aug 13, 2014 05:10AM

Love your channel!!! :D Hopefully, we can have a book chat someday!!!

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Jul 11, 2014 04:43PM

Ben, do you know if this is going to be available for the Nook? I took a look at the Barnes and Noble web site and couldn't find it.

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Jun 29, 2014 04:49AM

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Thanks for accepting my friend request Ben. You are awesome!!!

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May 28, 2014 07:29AM

Thank you for accepting me! You're awesome :)

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May 23, 2014 08:22AM

Hahahahaha xD thanks for accepting the friend request after my awkward answer to your question xD

I honestly thought you were going to ignore me so I'll give you credit for that. *clap* *clap*

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May 23, 2014 08:02AM

Hahahahaha xD thanks for accepting the friend request after my awkward answer to your question xD

I honestly thought you were going to ignore me so I'll give you credit for that. *clap* *clap*

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May 11, 2014 11:42AM

Ben thank you so much for accepting my request. Besties forever! :)

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Mar 23, 2014 01:06AM

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Mar 09, 2014 07:39AM

Thank you for the accept Ben. :)

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thanks for accepting my request! I love your booktube channel, it inspired mine and also gave me a ton of books that I want to read!!!

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Oct 25, 2013 05:10AM

Thanks for accepting my friends request! Great booktube channel. Happy reading :)

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Oct 14, 2013 11:10PM

Hello! I love your taste in books! I see you're reading lots of Cate Tiernan- Have you by chance read Balefire? You can get the series now in an Omnibus it's amazing. <3

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Thanks so much for accepting my friend request. I love your booktube channel. i really want to start a channel any tips?

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Saskia wrote: "Thanks for adding me, happy reading! :)" thanks so xx

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