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Ben Alderson is a #1 Amazon bestselling author. His stories are set in fantasy worlds filled with magic, adventure and MM romance. Ben lives in Oxfordshire and, when not writing, can be found reading, taking Winston - his Labrador - out for long walks, or obsessing over Marvel’s The Scarlet Witch.

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“Grief is a silent assassin, lurking in the dark of one’s soul, ready to cloak any light in shadow.”
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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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“I cannot imagine what my life was like before you were in it. It’s as if you have been by my side for all eternity.”
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Ana Beatriz Penazzi Thanks for accepting my friend request Ben!! :)


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Julia Drozdowski 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


message 33: by Lauren

Lauren 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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mateus Thanks for accepting! I love your channel <3


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R.J. Madigan 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
www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNHf2nCW7nc
I would love to know what you think.

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Santi At-Tijjani Really? You haven't read The Mortal Instruments series?


Christie 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.


message 28: by Imalee (last edited Nov 17, 2014 09:08AM)

Imalee 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. :)


message 27: by Flan

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


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


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


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Dimitra 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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Dimitra 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! :)


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

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Robin 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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Brooke Thank you for adding me! Looking forward to more of your the and reviews!


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Robin Thank you for accepting my friend request. I am so excited!


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Gianina Hey Ben, thank you for accepting my friend request.


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Martina Pagani Thank you soooo much for accepting my request (:
Keep being lovely as you are! <3


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


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Alina Thanks for accepting my request, love your videos!:)


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


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


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Rawan Ibrahim Thank you for the accept Ben. :)


Hayley Bahnemann 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!!!


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


Alyssa Boyt 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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Ali Thanks for accepting my request :)
love your booktube channel btw!


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

Liz wrote: "Thank you for accepting my friend request! Happy reading! :)"

Liz wrote: "Thank you for accepting my friend request! Happy reading! :)"


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Liz Thank you for accepting my friend request! Happy reading! :)


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