If there’s one thing bloggers are good at, it’s following people on social media.
You know, because we get plenty of practice doing that instead of, like, writing blog posts and formatting our website and doing those nasty little things that we’re supposed to be doing. You can’t really call it procrastination, because social media is part of being a book blogger, too. So we’ll say it’s procrastination adjacent.
Today’s Top Ten Tuesday is about characters I’d follow on social media, and this is such a unique idea that I honestly never even really gave it a thought before.
I just loved the idea, and it immediately got my mind whirring. Who would I follow? It’s no secret that I love sarcastic, snarky, stabby characters, but would I actually follow them on social media? Ehhhh I don’t know. Stabbiness doesn’t generally translate well into 280 characters, and it for sure doesn’t make for very pretty pictures.
But before we get into the ten that I actually settled on, I’d like to draw your attention to a few spoof accounts that exist specifically with this intention, and I absolutely love them.
Character Spoof Accounts I Follow:
✿ Incorrect Cruel Prince
✿ Incorrect Steel Crow Saga
✿ Gum Baby
✿ Brooding YA Hero
✿ Incorrect Witcher
✿ Wrong Omens
✦ Murderbot ✦
From All Systems Red
Reasons to Follow:
✿ Sarcasm on point … but sort of accidentally?
✿ Lots of pretty space/planet pictures.
✿ Won’t post too much, so I’d know it was important when they did.
✿ All the best TV show recommendations, I’m sure.
✿ Wouldn’t be offended if we never actually interact.
✿ Actually, would probably prefer it that way.
✦ August ✦
From A Thousand Perfect Notes
Reasons to Follow:
✿ Knows all the best foodie places in town.
✿ Feed full of food AND cute animals.
✿ So, you know, the best of all worlds.
✿ Would likely grow up into an activist, so … good source of news?
✿ Fabulous sense of humor, so likely quite entertaining.
✿ Lots of great music recommendations.
‘Meaning what? You’re going to kill me and toss me in some ditch if I don’t?’
‘Yes,’ says August sincerely. ‘Don’t turn me into a murderer. Just listen to it.’
✦ Lian ✦
From Black Leviathan
Reasons to Follow:
✿ So many opportunities for stunning photographs.
✿ Great sort of travel Instagram featuring the Cloudmere.
✿ Live vicariously through all his gorgeous pictures.
✿ DRAGONS! Lots and lots of dragons in his feed.
✿ Probably wouldn’t post too much … but just enough.
“Yes,” Lian answered. “My father left it to me.”
“And do you know how to use it?”
“I can tell the front end from the back,” Lian answered.
✦ Anansi ✦
From Tristan Strong Punches A Hole in the Sky
Reasons to Follow:
✿ The quintessential storyteller. Knows how to craft a tale.
✿ Also full of sarcasm and snark, so, you know, entertaining.
✿ Offers a wonderful glimpse into the underbelly of Alke.
✿ Would probably know all the funnest places to go in that world.
✿ Would obviously be the sort of person with all the best stories to tell.
✿ And not all of them made up. Most of them 90% snark.
Brer’s face raised its eyebrows in surprise. “That so? Never would’ve guessed. I put on a pot for tea, but I guess you won’t be attending?”
✦ AIDAN ✦
From Illuminae
Reasons to Follow:
✿ Never know quite what to expect.
✿ Likely to surprise you with its feed.
✿ But also, has a chance to wax poetic, which is lovely.
✿ Probably lots of interesting images. Maybe artwork?
✿ Maybe even some fun philosophy and musings.
These humans.
With their brief lives and their tiny dreams and their hopes that seem as fragile as glass.
Until you see them by starlight, that is.
✦ Okame ✦
From Soul of the Sword
Reasons to Follow:
✿ Would know all the best nightlife places to hit up.
✿ Knows how to have fun, wherever he goes.
✿ Just enough snark to be entertaining.
✿ Travels a lot, so … travelgram? (Is that what it’s called?!)
✿ Knows the best people.
✿ Feed would probably be full of secret candid pics of a certain samurai.
✿ I’m also totally okay with this.
✦ Crowley ✦
From Good Omens
Reasons to Follow:
✿ Knows all the best places and people.
✿ Fun and funny and full of great quips and one-liners.
✿ Would have all the best food recommendations and pics.
✿ Would make a super compelling travel vlogger.
✿ Can also visit places that we mere humans can’t.
“It’s on the street, it knows the risks it’s taking!”
✦ Lightsong the Brave ✦
From Warbreaker
Reasons to Follow:
✿ Feed full of art and the finer things in life.
✿ Would probably have all the best recommendations for wine and food.
✿ A pro at relaxing and living the good life.
✿ Knows how to laugh and have a good time.
✿ Feed would be 94.29% delicious sass.
“I know,” Lightsong said. “I feel positively unlike myself. Perhaps I need to go get drunk.”
“You can’t get drunk.”
“Ah, but I certainly enjoy trying.”
✦ Tal ✦
From The Unspoken Name
Reasons to Follow:
✿ Travels to a lot of really interesting worlds.
✿ Knows how to have a good time. Would probably be willing to share.
✿ Would never know what to expect from this feed.
✿ Could be hot guys, could be awesome food.
✿ Could be a 45-minute rant on how he hates Csorwe. Who knows?!
✦ Robin ✦
From Burn the Dark
Reasons to Follow:
✿ Character is actually known in the book for her YouTube channel.
✿ So, you know, that’s a bit of a no-brainer.
✿ Get to see her hunting witches! So, obviously fun.
✿ Such sarcasm. Probably fun to listen to her vlog.
✿ … did I mention the witch hunting thing? Because … yeah.
Heh, I’m totally guilty of procrastinating via social media, too.
But I couldn’t agree with your list more, especially when it comes to Crowley. He’s the best.
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I think we all are, to some extent. xD I feel like Crowley would probably have all the followers if he had social media.
I’m not really familiar with any of these except Murderbot and that’s only through blogs and booktube. I do want to read that series this year though. I am all for snarky, stabby characters so I’d follow them for sure. Looks like you picked some good ones here.
Barb @ Booker T’s Farm recently posted…TTT – Why Yes I’ll Follow You On Social Media
I actually just read the first book yesterday, so I guess it was perfectly top of mind for this list! I think you’d like Murderbot, though. It starts a little slow, but it’s got some really nice dry humor and a bit of mystery going on.
I’ve seen Murderbot on several lists today. Such a fun list, and I think I’m following Brooding YA Hero already😁
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It’s such a fun account to follow, isn’t it? Always makes me laugh. xD To be fair, it’s hard not to love Murderbot, and I actually just read the first book yesterday, so that’s kind of cheating, but I had to add it.
I don’t know any of these characters but they all sound like they’d be interesting to follow.
I recommend all these books! If only so you can have the pleasure of meeting these characters. 😉
I get distracted online as well. I’ve not read any of these, but several of them sound good! Here is our Top Ten Tuesday
I highly recommend them all! 😀
Aiden would be SO INTERESTING to follow! Great list! 🙂
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YES! He would own the internet. Oh wait … hmmm … on second thought, maybe there’s a teensy fault in this plan …
Brooding YA Hero is such a great account. I’ll check out the rest of the spoof accounts you mentioned, too.
Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thanks for stopping by earlier.
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Yes, their posts always crack me up. xD It’s an easy way to keep your Twitter feed light and funny!
Okay, yeah, Murderbot and Crowley would be awesome to follow on social media. Except I don’t know if I’d want to know that the apocalypse was coming, and I’m sure Crowley would vaguebook about it.
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Oh, you know he would, for sure. But would you not want to see it coming? I feel like I’d want to know so I can prepare for it. But maybe we’ll just assume that you’re following him after the apocalypse, then, hm? 😉
CROWLEY. How did I not think of him??? That’s such a good choice! Also, love the layout of this post!
Holly @ Nut Free Nerd recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Characters I’d Follow on Social Media
Thank you! And there were so many that I didn’t think of, either, that others’ posts reminded me of. xD Ten just isn’t enough for all the great characters out there.
Amazing choices! I almost did Aidan too.
I’m surprised at how popular AIDAN was. xD
Oh yes totally procrastinating right now!! 🤣
Although I’m not familiar with most of these I like the thought into why they would be a good follow!
I have read none of these books but this post was fun.
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I love Okame! I never would’ve thought about following him on social media, but I love it now that you pointed it out!
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You’d never know what to expect on his feed. xD He’d always keep you guessing haha.
Whoops. Did that wrong.
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Aidan and Crowley would definitely be interesting to follow on social media!
Great list 🙂
Jaime recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Characters I’d Follow on Instagram
AIDAN is such a great pick for this topic!
Kyla @ Kyla’s Library recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday – Characters I’d Follow On Social Media
So many people picked AIDAN, which makes me smile, because it deserves all the love.
I had the exact same feelings this week. This is not a topic I’ve ever given any thought to, but then I couldn’t stop thinking about all of the possibilities! I haven’t read most of your picks, but I love the idea of a Crowley account.
I really liked this topic and seeing what everyone else chose. xD Crowley seems like a popular one, but him and Aziraphale together would be even more fun!
Omg this is embarrassing. I’ve only read ONE book out of this whole list 🙈 But I’d totally follow AIDAN too! I think his socials would terrify me with some of the things he’d say but also yes, stunning images made of words (probably) and interesting life-contemplating philosophical questions 😂 I really need to read some of these other books. Esp. Good Omens, A Thousand Perfect Notes and Warbreaker. So many books, so little time! Great list, Sammie 🙂
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I think I tried to use books and characters I haven’t talked about all the time, so that’s fair. xD Warbreaker is a MUST. It was fabulous.
How did I not think of AIDAN??? 😂 Also Crowley would definitely be amazing to follow.
I saw a lot of characters I’d overlooked while blog hopping, so it’s not just you. xD Ten just isn’t enough when there are so many marvelous characters out there. 😛
I have a copy of Tristan Strong that I haven’t read yet. I got to meet Mbalia at a conference last year and he is super nice. I need to move that one up my TBR.
eli @ the (book) supplier recently posted…Ten Characters I’d Follow on Social Media
Here’s me, sitting here pretending not to be totally jealous. He seems like he’d be a fun guy to meet. I totally recommend the book! I absolutely loved it.
Crowley would be soooo awesome to follow. Aziraphale’s feeds would be a cute balance to them, too. Great list 🙂
And then when the two feeds come together and they interact … adorableness would ensue until all your feels boil over and you melt. xD
You did a wonderful job with this post prompt! So much fun.
Thank you!
I also follow Incorrect Cruel Prince! Those spoof accounts are so much fun!
I love them! I just can’t get enough. It’s a nice way to get a little laugh when you scroll through your feed.
I really want to read the Murderbot series because Murderbot sounds like a delight. And Illuminae has been on my TBR for ages! All this to say, I’m loving your list!
Kerri @ Kerri McBookNerd recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Characters I Would Follow On Social Media
Oh goodness! Aiden is a great pick and so is Crowley! They would be a lot of fun and very interesting to follow. Great list! Some of these I haven’t read, so not sure of but I love them from your descriptions! 🙂
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I love those spoof accounts, especially Wrong Omens and Incorrect Witcher!
I would follow Crowley’s social media in a second if I had half a chance!
Lauren @ Always Me recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Characters I’d Follow On Social Media
Wrong Omens makes me giggle more than I expected. xD
Can’t believe I haven’t read any of these, but I do love Brooding YA Hero! I need to check out the other spoof accounts you suggested. 🙂
Dedra @ A Book Wanderer recently posted…Top Ten Tuesday: Characters I’d Follow on Social Media
You should! They’re always good for a laugh.
How could you call me out like this??
I only spend hours on social media for… RESEARCH!!! And finding new books that everyone loves… and adding them… to the TBR.
MUCH LIKE WHAT I’M DOING FROM YOUR LIST! IF THERE ARE BOOKS WITH SASSY CHARACTERS THEN I. AM. BUYIIING ITTTTTT!
I HAVE READ ONE OF THESE!
And now I’m crying about AIDAN again….
But on a topic, AIDAN would definitely fit into the Chaotic Good category on social media?? Like, I can definitely see it replying to an explosive, and argumentative tweet with a link to some classical music. Because it thinks, “There we go! That’ll de-stress these humans!”
Bless.
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Riiiight, that’s what I use Twitter for, too. Obviously research. *cough*
Sorry, I didn’t mean to traumatize you again. xD But oh my gosh, I didn’t even think of that aspect of him! Can you imagine LOL. He just casually hacks into someone’s account and has them post a positive message apologizing for stuff, like … according to my calculations, you had a 85.30% chance of kicking off the next world war on your current trajectory, so I intervened. xD Casually trying to solve humanity’s problems and not understanding how it’s not helping at all LOL.
Oh, I would love to follow Crowley as well! Also, hmm, maybe some characters from The Starless Sea and Kate Daniels series. Great post 🙂
I haven’t read The Starless Sea yet, but I really want to!