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Thanks for the info.
I am not interested, myself.
But I do congratulate you on your title: punning on the letters BTS (as "Best Time Spent")!
Thanks for the info.
I am not interested, myself.
But I do congratulate you on your title: punning on the letters BTS (as "Best Time Spent")!
Neha wrote: "Thank you so much"
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Entry about the book at the South Korean bookseller "YES24" website:
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TITLE: Best Time Spent: Love and BTS - A Poetic Journey
SELLING PRICE in Korea itself: 9,800 KRW
PUBLISHED DATE: May 6, 2025
LENGTH: 112 pages
CLASSIFICATION: (Foreign Books --> Literature or Novels --> Poems or Plays --> Poems / 외국도서 > 문학/소설 > 시/희곡 > 시)
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Barnes & Noble description:
"This book is a poetic love letter to the world's most beloved K-pop group, BTS, and their incredible ARMY of fans. In Best Time Spent, you'll explore beautifully crafted poems that aren't just a tribute to BTS but also a fun guessing game for ARMYs. Each poem is a mystery, skillfully woven with clues to BTS song titles and lyrics. As you turn each page, challenge yourself to decipher the hidden songs and relive your favorite BTS moments."
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Entry about the book at the South Korean bookseller "YES24" website:
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TITLE: Best Time Spent: Love and BTS - A Poetic Journey
SELLING PRICE in Korea itself: 9,800 KRW
PUBLISHED DATE: May 6, 2025
LENGTH: 112 pages
CLASSIFICATION: (Foreign Books --> Literature or Novels --> Poems or Plays --> Poems / 외국도서 > 문학/소설 > 시/희곡 > 시)
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Barnes & Noble description:
"This book is a poetic love letter to the world's most beloved K-pop group, BTS, and their incredible ARMY of fans. In Best Time Spent, you'll explore beautifully crafted poems that aren't just a tribute to BTS but also a fun guessing game for ARMYs. Each poem is a mystery, skillfully woven with clues to BTS song titles and lyrics. As you turn each page, challenge yourself to decipher the hidden songs and relive your favorite BTS moments."
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I am interested in your poetry book, Neha, although I do not count myself as a BTS fan.
If you don't mind, I'll post the following from your book:
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Neha's love for writing started even before Orkut was a thing. (Orkut was basically Facebook before Facebook took over) But passion took a backseat to practicality. She spent years navigating the corporate world, climbing ladders, and checking all the "right" boxes-until life threw her a plot twist.
During the covid lockdown, while on sabbatical from work and embracing motherhood, she rediscovered her long-lost dream of writing. Turns out, sleep deprivation and endless baby bottles can also spark creativity!
When she's not weaving stories, Neha enjoys swimming, cycling, and chess-at least, that's what she tells people. Her real hobbies? binge-watching Netflix, indulging in retail therapy, and fangirling over BTS.
She lives in Mumbai, India, with her family.
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INTRODUCTION
"Love does not claim
possession but
gives freedom."
-- Rabindranath Tagore
Falling in love has a way of turning us into poets, and for ARMY, love for BTS is no exception. This collection is more than just poetry-it's a heartfelt, nostalgic journey through emotions, imaginations and the magic of Bangtan.
Whether you're a casual listener or an adorable representative MC for youth, get ready to challenge yourself and test your knowledge on RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V & JK and have fun along the way.
This book speaks to those who want to visit Hybe and are captivated with BTS's music, concerts and Weverse lives. Seen through the eyes of a devoted fan, these verses offer a glimpse into Bangtan's world-one where music heals, dreams take flight and love knows no limits.
As you turn these pages, may you relive your memories and just like with their music, may reading this book be your best time spent too.
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(end quote from Best Time Spent: Love and BTS - A Poetic Journey [2025].)
I am interested in your poetry book, Neha, although I do not count myself as a BTS fan.
If you don't mind, I'll post the following from your book:
____________
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Neha's love for writing started even before Orkut was a thing. (Orkut was basically Facebook before Facebook took over) But passion took a backseat to practicality. She spent years navigating the corporate world, climbing ladders, and checking all the "right" boxes-until life threw her a plot twist.
During the covid lockdown, while on sabbatical from work and embracing motherhood, she rediscovered her long-lost dream of writing. Turns out, sleep deprivation and endless baby bottles can also spark creativity!
When she's not weaving stories, Neha enjoys swimming, cycling, and chess-at least, that's what she tells people. Her real hobbies? binge-watching Netflix, indulging in retail therapy, and fangirling over BTS.
She lives in Mumbai, India, with her family.
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* * * * * * * *
____________
INTRODUCTION
"Love does not claim
possession but
gives freedom."
-- Rabindranath Tagore
Falling in love has a way of turning us into poets, and for ARMY, love for BTS is no exception. This collection is more than just poetry-it's a heartfelt, nostalgic journey through emotions, imaginations and the magic of Bangtan.
Whether you're a casual listener or an adorable representative MC for youth, get ready to challenge yourself and test your knowledge on RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V & JK and have fun along the way.
This book speaks to those who want to visit Hybe and are captivated with BTS's music, concerts and Weverse lives. Seen through the eyes of a devoted fan, these verses offer a glimpse into Bangtan's world-one where music heals, dreams take flight and love knows no limits.
As you turn these pages, may you relive your memories and just like with their music, may reading this book be your best time spent too.
____________
(end quote from Best Time Spent: Love and BTS - A Poetic Journey [2025].)
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These poems convey to me a specific idea: BTS fandom can give people solace and inner strength.
It's a phenomenon outsiders, I think it's fair to say, often have a hard time understanding. Poetry is an interesting approach towards this thing. Towards this mysterious phenomenon of BTS, now with us nearly ten years.
These poems convey to me a specific idea: BTS fandom can give people solace and inner strength.
It's a phenomenon outsiders, I think it's fair to say, often have a hard time understanding. Poetry is an interesting approach towards this thing. Towards this mysterious phenomenon of BTS, now with us nearly ten years.
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Thank for, Neha, you for following @RAS_Korea_Lit on Instagram.
If you visit Korea, I hope you can visit us. Bring some copies of your BTS-poetry book. There are many who may be interested!
Thank for, Neha, you for following @RAS_Korea_Lit on Instagram.
If you visit Korea, I hope you can visit us. Bring some copies of your BTS-poetry book. There are many who may be interested!
Hey ARMY ✨
I just wanted to share something close to my heart. After months of pouring my love for BTS into words, I’ve released a BTS-themed poetry book — Best Time Spent.
It’s like a poetic quiz full of hidden song references only ARMYs can decode 🧩💭
If BTS has ever healed a part of you…
you’ll feel it here too. 💜
🔍Guess the Songs.
💜Feel the Love.
Available worldwide on Amazon (Kindle & Paperback):
Would love to have your support & thoughts, so that the book reaches every ARMY's heart.
— Neha ✍️
(Author of Best Time Spent)Best Time Spent: Love and BTS - A Poetic Journey