Why Do Dramas Do That?: The Book Launch!

157 October 2, 2013October 1, 2013

by javabeans

Guess what, we wrote a book!

And it only took us a gazillion years! We finally got Part 1 written up (thanks monkeys) and ready for launch, and we promise we won’t take a gazillion more years to roll out Parts 2 and 3. Or maybe we promise to try. Because yunno… there are DRAMAS to watch.

In case you missed the first announcements, our ebook series is called Why Do Dramas Do That? and it’s about… uh… why dramas do that. We cover a whole host of our favorite (and okay, not-so-favorite) drama tropes, like oppas and birth secrets and live shoot madness, and dramaland’s regular company of players, like the Candy and her noble idiot prince.

The book is available via Amazon and Smashwords (links below), and between those two distributors you should be able to find a format compatible to read on your Kindle, Nook, Sony Reader, iPhone, iPad, PC, Macbook, or Android device.

TO BUY:

Amazon

Smashwords

(In addition to Amazon.com in the States, you’ll be able to find Why Do Dramas Do That? Part 1 internationally on Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.de, Amazon.es, Amazon.it, Amazon.co.jp, Amazon.in, Amazon.ca, Amazon.com.br, and Amazon.com.mx. Outside of those countries, Smashwords is what you’ll want.)

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51 beekinga

October 2, 2013 at 6:52 AM

Ok. Bought. Now to read, hopefully loads will be revealed. Thanks very much.

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52 urbanscrappy

October 2, 2013 at 7:06 AM

Congratulations! I've bought my copy and can't wait to start reading. Counting the hours until I finish work....

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53 unknownunknown

October 2, 2013 at 7:17 AM

Congratulations! Just bought the book and will enjoy it. :-)

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54 amhrancas

October 2, 2013 at 7:34 AM

Congratulations, Ladies! 。_°｡:☆*ヾ(＾∇＾)ノ☆°*･ﾟ｡。* Picked it up off Smashwords earlier today and I can't wait to read through it!

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55 Lixie

October 2, 2013 at 7:36 AM

If I don't have kindle can I still buy from Amazon?

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Mia

October 2, 2013 at 8:46 AM

yeah you can, you can read it on your computer, when you buy it just click on the "read on your computer" link and amazon will tell you what to do

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56 Lulubell

October 2, 2013 at 7:45 AM

Many congratulations on your book!!!! I don't typically post on comments, mostly out of shyness, but this deserves a grand applause. *insert applause here* :) I can't wait to read it. You two are just amazing!

Oh, and I agree with Bookie. You should write your own Kdrama.

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57 Sponge

October 2, 2013 at 7:46 AM

Congrats ladies! I love how you both write and im excited to buy and read your book :) Thanks for all the laughs and insights!

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58 Neha

October 2, 2013 at 7:49 AM

If only this was an actual physical book. I'd be all over that! I'll be buying this once I figure out how to pay with paypal in my country :(

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59 DanyDanyBobany

October 2, 2013 at 8:06 AM

Thank you so much for make it available in Amazon Mexico! Im going to buy it as soon as I can reach my wallet...ready!

Can you make an open thread to discuss part 1? Well, first I have to read it, of course, but knowing the Dramabeans community I feel we will want to talk about it.

But a really big THANK YOU! for taking the time to write this book. Im sure Im going to enjoy it a lot.

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Julia the Berkshire Beanie

October 2, 2013 at 9:16 AM

great idea for a book thread!

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60 Natalie

October 2, 2013 at 8:13 AM

Reading my copy now! It's really good you guys!

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61 Mia

October 2, 2013 at 8:44 AM

weeeeeee I bought it :D can't wait to start reading, here's to many new insights into dramas

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62 guitardani13

October 2, 2013 at 8:44 AM

I just bought the book and cannot wait to start reading. I first started following this site when I needed to share the hype and vent my crack addiction during Boys Over Flowers, but had no outlet to do so. I found javabeans was already ranting (and drinking ;)) following each episode, and I knew there was a place for people like me. I have been checking and reading your blog daily since then, and have never looked back.

Thanks for feeding my drama addiction! (Anybody got the mysoju reference? Geez I miss that site!!)

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63 gilmei

October 2, 2013 at 8:48 AM

thank you so much for this book, but could it be available on amazon.fr too, pleaaase! pretty pleaaase!!!

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Jullea

October 2, 2013 at 2:56 PM

Good news: it is available on amazon.fr! I just bought the book :)

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64 mawiie

October 2, 2013 at 9:08 AM

Wahh! Congrats! Books & dramas in one simple neat package? I like! *buys*

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65 Julia the Berkshire Beanie

October 2, 2013 at 9:11 AM

Congratulations Ladies!

Why don't we fans of yours post the link to your book on our Facebook pages to help promote? Social media to spread the Kdrama crack to as many of our friends as possible :-)

Thanks for all your hard work.

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66 Julia the Berkshire Beanie

October 2, 2013 at 9:15 AM

btw, I always assumed Hallyu was a shortened/Korean version of Hollywood. Now you've taught me it is han + ryu. Learn something new every day!

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67 sebsob

October 2, 2013 at 9:31 AM

Yay! It's out.

Wishing you and your book immense success so that it would spur you on to complete the trilogy! I'm very much looking forward to reading it and gleaning your always wonderful and thoughtful insights. Thanks you!

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68 kmw3

October 2, 2013 at 9:34 AM

Hurray and congratulations!!
It was really, really good. Just what I needed. This was a wonderful distraction and my ribs are sore from laughing. I want more, I cannot wait for parts 2 and 3!

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69 MeeisLee

October 2, 2013 at 9:49 AM

Congrats guys! Glad to see it out and will definitely purchase (love the poor college student friendly price :).

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70 nheony

October 2, 2013 at 9:52 AM

Yay!! It's finally here. So excited, now off to buy it.

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71 ilikemangos

October 2, 2013 at 9:53 AM

EEEEEEP i just finished buying it off amazon.
Can't wait till i find the time to snuggle in bed and read it!! So awesome girls.

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72 kDkiddo

October 2, 2013 at 10:00 AM

just bought the whole thing ! Omg thank u ladies ! What a great book and satisfying at that !
I was hook from the first page actually I read a whole 80 till now ! Lol

"The reward? Well, if you can tap into the zeitgeist and somehow land yourself on that moving target of ever-changing viewer tastes, you're that much closer to hitting that coveted 20 percent ratings barrier, "
How can u guys be so funny yet so intellectual !
Thanks for the dedication I felt that I was very honored an di know all beanies fell that too !

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73 mashimomo

October 2, 2013 at 10:11 AM

Yay, thanks guys! And hooray for Amazon 1-click. Wil be reading on the train for my commute home later.

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74 AnotherFan

October 2, 2013 at 10:27 AM

Oh, my most sincere congratulations! Bravo and best luck with the book. Many successes!

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75 Hgirl

October 2, 2013 at 10:29 AM

purchased! It's like you girls knew I was home sick and I needed something to read ! Congrats on your book and thanks for ALL the work you do!

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76 reina

October 2, 2013 at 10:37 AM

congratulations!!!
*fireworks everywhere*
I've prepared the cake and ice cream and sosu.
Let's party!!!

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77 Sana96

October 2, 2013 at 10:41 AM

Congatrs JB and GF! This must be so exciting for the two of you! :D

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78 Danni

October 2, 2013 at 11:00 AM

As soon as I finish recharging my kindle I'm getting it! Thanks so much, I can't wait to read it! :)

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79 Saya

October 2, 2013 at 11:10 AM

Bought it! Thanks ladies!

I'll be reviewing it, too. I need to see if I can break back into the top 1000 hahaha XD

Looking forward to 2 and 3. Fighting!

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80 soserious

October 2, 2013 at 11:11 AM

will be buying. CONGRATS JAVABEANS & GIRLFRIDAY.
i've been a fan since 2008!

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81 aweebit

October 2, 2013 at 11:51 AM

buying it now and will leave a sparkling review!

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82 Rie

October 2, 2013 at 12:00 PM

just purchased! thanks & congrats JB & GF :)

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83 nen916

October 2, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Bought it and started it already 30% thru and laughing out loud Thank you

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84 gingeranna

October 2, 2013 at 12:28 PM

After many years I can finally thank you for hepling me understand (and love) Korean culture through dramas :D

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85 CaroleMcDonnell

October 2, 2013 at 12:52 PM

YAY!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!

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86 raindrops1

October 2, 2013 at 12:57 PM

Congrats, ladies!! You're awesome!!! Thank you for continuing to share your knowledge and love of k-dramas with us. We ♥ you!!! I can't wait to buy the book and start reading. :)

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87 dramafan100

October 2, 2013 at 1:14 PM

Bought it! Reading it right now.

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88 Sham

October 2, 2013 at 1:51 PM

Congrats! I've been a fan since 2009 and just bought the book! Will there be a hard copy in the future?

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89 Evelia

October 2, 2013 at 1:55 PM

Today is my birthday, so I bought the book as the perfect present to read.
Congratulations to both of you on your book.

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risa

October 2, 2013 at 4:36 PM

¡Feliz cumpleaños! Saengil chukahae! I hope the book brings you a lot of laughter on your special day.

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90 ajewell

October 2, 2013 at 1:56 PM

Just bought it and can't wait to read it!! Thanks for writing this masterpiece. I look forward to the next several installments. :)

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91 thursdaynexxt

October 2, 2013 at 2:20 PM

What an achievement! Congratulations!!!

Just bought my copy. Can't wait to read it! I'm chuckling already just from reading the preview... :D Anticipating a meta overload!

Will there be a "BTS" or "The Writing of ..."/fun facts, like how many bottles of soju it took per chapter? hehe

Thanks for everything that you guys do here, and I'm so happy that your words of wisdom are reaching new audiences! You girls rock!!

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92 PollyRose

October 2, 2013 at 2:24 PM

Hurray! Now I have something Korean Drama related on my Kindle. My worlds have collided and it's awesome! Thanks so much!

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93 anicheung

October 2, 2013 at 2:34 PM

Thanks for rolling out something so awesome! Going to buy now and awaiting the next in the series! I love the way you guys write, so gonna bump this book up in my long list of all the books I have on my To Read list right now!

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94 ryoko

October 2, 2013 at 2:37 PM

I just bought it. :) I'm looking forward to reading a whole 97 pages of your witty writing. You two have such an enjoyable, easy-to-read but not dumbed down, style of writing that jives with my own sense of humor.
Congrats, you two!