What more do you really want to know? Of course, the most immediate effect of BookTube is on your reading life, whether as a viewer or creator. The community also loves to celebrate heritage months like Black History Month in February, AAPI Heritage Month in May, etc. Unboxings of book subscription services like Owlcrate and Fairy Loot share bookish clothes, fan art and collectibles with viewers. Booktube's is a place where people share and talk about what they have been reading . She notes that Its been so interesting seeing trends come and go, and also seeing similar discussions and conversations go around and come back again as new people join the community. Marines agrees that BookTube seems to follow cycles. (Let's be honest: professional code sucks.) Its a lot of extra work and stress that Ive decided to put on myself, but I love making content. In a recent video, Bear discussed how this stress affected their enjoyment of reading. I will explain. Every time I get a comment or a message from someone in Brazil or the Philippines, I think its so crazy that someone on the other side of the world is even watching my videos., I just love that we can get together and get geeky about books!, Other BookTubers have been able to parlay their channels into lucrative opportunities, getting paid to make videos through sponsors, YouTube Ads and contributions made through sites like Patreon. Being told that you only read books by white authors isnt an attack, its stating a fact!, For many of the BookTubers I asked, BookTube has has a lasting impact on their lives. Ive had the chance to meet several people who watch my channel and Ive had several encounters with people who have said my videos helped them realize they were queer, or even helped them to come out. It's true! The point I'm making is that "better than most" just isn't valuable information. For book marketing specifically, its a good way to get faces behind books and give books and authors some more credibility, she adds. Those speaking points or creative ideas are adopted by the largest creators, who then reap all the benefits of someone elses hard work. The only thing that I hope is that we will maintain that sense of intimacy, Saajid says. It made me think differently about my conceptions of diversity and how I contribute to this issue. Now, audiences think they may know the reason why: pressure. For CeCe, BookTube has been a key part of her becoming the person she is today. There's something for everyone on BookTube, from hilarious reviews of 50 . I spend an hour minimum making every thumbnail. I came out online and to most of the people in my life in a BookTube video, and the support I received then and continue to receive is just a small sign of how much the community means to BookTube.. Right now, Im interested in learning about and supporting the channels of South African BookTubers, which you can find by searching #SouthAfricanBookTuber., I asked everyone if they had any smaller BookTube channels they wanted to shout out, and I got so many excellent recommendations that I made a playlist of them all! A Beginner's Guide to BookTube. I talk more about this in this video that I made on my channel, where I delve deeper into the topic of Global North centrism. (The video below.). If you want to make money through Google Ads running on your videos, then you need to have 1,000 followers and 4,000 watch hours to qualify for the YouTube partner program. Tag videos like Rip It or Ship It and Blindfolded Book Challenge allow viewers to play along with BookTubers as they pair up fictional characters or try to identify a book while blindfolded. In my videos you will find . If I realize I need to stop worrying about something, I stop worrying. Ive learned to hone in on what works for me and not somebody else, and how to create in a way thats true to me. Cindy says, Supporting marginalized authors and having diversity in your reading is highly encouraged [on BookTube] and therefore pushes you to expand your boundaries as a reader., For many BookTubers, this has also been a way to interact with the publishing industry and authors in a way not possible for the average reader. The best community for book lovers can actually be found on YouTube. BulbasaurusThe7th 6 yr. ago. When I started making videos in 2015, I didnt know of any big BookTubers who were queer. 1. Setting up and filming is also a time-intensive process, and one that rewards having specific equipment and space. Reading is usually a pretty solitary, quiet event so getting to find a place where people are passionate and excited and wanting to talk about what theyve read is whats really magical about BookTube.. While these are great, they really don't give you a lot of money. The problem is--and this is similar to my motivation for the series I did on code--that people are able to understand what those people are doing wrong, but that doesn't provide them a meaningful place to build from. Its been the epicenter for ongoing conversations around consumerism in book buying, online bullying, as well as diversity, racism and lack of representation both in literature and in the YouTube community. I also work a full-time day job and have done so throughout the pandemic. Im learning a lot from the experience, and get a special thrill from engaging with someone from outside of the BookTube community on the YouTube platform. I wanted to take a snapshot of BookTube as it is today, about a decade in. Marines of My Name is Marines also found that when she joined BookTube in 2015, it was more difficult to find channels that were providing critical reviews. I continue to get stronger and stronger as a critical reader. That helps me feel so much more connected in the books I read, when I get to follow them and their creators through the early stages, and when I feel invested in a story coming to exist. Ive made lasting friendships with other BookTubers, viewers, readers, publishers, authors, and so many other people who love making bookish content. Adri explains, Because there was a serious lack of perspectives [in the early years of BookTube], there was much more a hive mind mentality than there is now, where a lot of the focus and value was being put on certain books that made the rounds on every channel, big or small. As someone from the Caribbean, I often feel like the conversations surrounding and celebrations of diversity are often centred in the Global North experience. The great thing about the community is that you dont need to have any flashy video or high budget. A lot of GS countries, like mine (Trinidad and Tobago) are not eligible for monetization, so I cannot make any AdSense off of my videos even though my analytics more than qualify. The problems with YouTube's book community (They call themselves "BookTube." BitChute is one option. Original Tag - Social media is definitely considered when choosing book covers like Oh, will this look good on Instagram? I readily admit, I live in a bit of a bubble when it comes to Booktube so I might be over simplifying this. Even though weve grown considerably in recent years, I would say that weve still managed to retain that friendly and intimate atmosphere. While, as Adri pointed out, the community has its problems, its kept a welcoming and supportive atmosphere, not a competitive one between creators. Constantly. It absolutely blows me away when I think about the amount of work it took in the beginning to create the kind of inclusive content that I wanted to. I have, on more than one occasion, asked my writers to leave out detailed technical information. You don't need fancy equipment, it doesn't . I usually only get invited to do things during Native American Heritage Month, which is ironically when my schedule is fully booked., Marines also mentioned the challenges of being a marginalized creator online: The worst thing over the years has definitely been the challenges that come together with being a person of color making public content. I should say that by Global North (GN), I am referring to countries like the U.S., Canada, the UK, and to a lesser extent Ireland, other European countries, and places like Australia and NZ (which, although they are in the Southern Hemisphere, they are socio-economically and politically adjacent to the Global North). Carving out a space for queer readers to loudly love queer books took work, and that work has to keep going if our community actually wants to be a safe place for all readers. Now that I post videos about books, I think more deeply about why I did or didnt like a book and articulate my reasonings. My issue with the book community is the Global North-centrism. BookTube is a YouTube-based community of channels dedicated just to reading. Adri is a Queer Trans Non-Binary Mexican-American book reviewer who has been reviewing since 2013. Some BookTubers have been able to make friends IRL at conventions like, BookTube is letting me connect with people from all kinds of places that I never wouldve been able to connect with before, says Cindy from, , whos amassed a following of over 20,000 subscribers since starting her channel last year. Just check out this nonsense: This helps me better figure out myself as a reader and writer as well., Marines agrees that BookTube has helped her refine her taste in books, as well as developing her critical thinking when it comes to reading: Through making content and practicing how I want to express my opinions, Ive learned so much about myself and my reading tastes. C.S. Its such a niche community, change isnt going to happen overnight, says Cindy. I'm not sure. Keep an eye on your inbox. Her videos feel like Im just sitting down and talking about spooky stuff with a friend, and its so relaxing. It was originally very small: BookTubers tended to know and follow each other, and the comments sections would be full of other BookTubers comments. Book clubs and live shows like Bookmarked and Booksplosion use YouTube to discuss reading habits, pet peeves and literary tropes. First off, authors don't know shit. There are plenty of good reasons for this. I am 27, super gay, and a lover of all things bookish. xwww.wordsofareader.comYou can also find me on -Twitter - http://tinyurl.com/ngcpcy7Instagram - picsofareaderFrivolousConsumption (beauty channel) - http://tinyurl.com/qy8xco2Facebook - http://tinyurl.com/lx6yme2Redbubble (where you can buy my bookish designs) - http://tinyurl.com/lmlvlmxGoodreads - http://tinyurl.com/qh6qlckemail - lesley@wordsofareader.com~~~~~~~~~~~SNAIL MAIL ME!wordsofareaderPO BOX 353Raymond TerraceNSW 2324Australia~~~~~~~~~~~For a free 30 day trial of the audiobook subscription service, Audible, use my link - http://www.audibletrial.com/wordsofarDisclaimer - This video is not sponsored. That's what I want to try to find. This vetted list features a subscriber count, short description, and link for each of more than 170 BookTubers. Luckily, times have changed in the years since I started, with a lot more diversity in what kinds of books get coverage. Next, ask the person if they have read all of them (or if you have read all of them). Outside of the publishing industry, BookTube can also open up opportunities for collaborating with other creators. Shadow and Bone (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #1) by. Adri agrees that its a very time-consuming hobby that many of us put hours and hours of labor into. In 2013, I came up with this thing called BookTube-a-thon (now known as The Reading Rush), shares Bissett. Sometimes it can feel a bit isolating, because I have been trying to read works by more Caribbean authors that are obscure to most of the platform, and that most people do not seem to be interested in. Ashley of Bookish Realm points out that on top of the time investment, there's also the need to always have new, exciting ideas: "the most challenging thing about BookTube can be coming up with creative content. Rate this book. ], Cece (from Problems of a Book Nerd), Joseph (The Boy Who Cried Books), and Adri (from Perpetual Pages). When I asked what BookTubers thought were the worst things about BookTube, this intense time and energy investment was near the top. BookTube as a community hasnt always been great at supporting its creators of colors, which can add to the exhaustion. Then Sasha announced that she was co-writing a book. It is more like a yes and no answer. There is a distinct set of recognizable faces within BookTube as well as some content created by the publishing community. As Ive said before, I came to BookTube during a trying time in my life where I didnt feel like I had a voice and I didnt feel like I had value. Well see a lot more diverse faces. (Case in point, the person creating the video in question went on to spout a lot of incorrect information about gun laws.) Saajid and Rincey both talked about nuance missing from these kinds of discussions. BookTube may sound like a root vegetable, but it's actually an incredibly vibrant community of people who vlog (that's video blog for those of you who are unfamiliar with the lingo) about books on YouTube. God only knows why) start with the YouTube algorithm and the fact that human psychology has a negative bias. Ive definitely gone through periods where Ive felt the pressure, but its so important to keep checking in with yourself and remember the reasons why you started making videos in the first place! Right? I've also picked a video for each that I feel gives a good idea of the sort of content they post to their channel. If you were once passionate about books but somewhere along the road, reading has lost its spark, or if books are your favorite and you can gush about them all day long, or if youre new to the literary world and youre looking for your next good read, BookTube is a good place to go and be among your people. Fucking. discussed how this stress affected their enjoyment of reading. And more BookTubers and authors of color.. Even book reviews were discouraged, Adri shares: There was a lot of discourse around whether reviews were worth making or not, since they tended to get lower viewership, or whether reviews were too spoilery and therefore not helpful., While those early styles of videos continue, there is a lot more variety and creativity on the platform now. There is no official definition of what counts as BookTube or who can call themselves a BookTuber, but if the content is mostly book-related, its a safe bet that it falls under the umbrella. I'm not a programmer! I will be linking each of their channels, and I highly recommend you check them all out! Joining the BookTube community means being surrounded by people who share your passion! It is a place in which passionate readers, called Booktubers, upload videos in which they film themselves discussing their favorite books, among other bookish activities. I still think this community is incredibly white, and I think that the BookTubers who have been doing work the longest rarely get the credit for that work, and there is a devastating lack of support for disabled BookTubers and viewers. Shes such a kind person and the interactions Ive had with her have been so great.. Or maybe what I should do is just do my shit on YouTube and actively disclaim any association whatsoever with the "BookTube" community. But what's that mean, anyway? Things become popular in and out of season and other platforms crop up and garner excitement., Speaking of other platforms, Bear predicts BookTube moving to shorter content. BookTube is the bookish community on YouTube, made of up a wide range of different channels making regular book reviews, hauls, tags, discussion videos, reading vlogs, and more. 4 yr. ago. The 12 books that have changed the lives of all mankind bring new choices, new experiences and new directions to life. Now lets put in the work to support and boost the individual community members themselves., From the outside it looks like our community has made strides and it has but that doesnt change the fact that the biggest creators on the platform are still overwhelmingly white and cisgender, CeCe says. Like any social media platform, BookTube is not without its drama and controversy. I made my own BookTube channel back in 2013, though my videos have been sporadic. I watch booktube for recs mostly so I love watching booktubers who don't read 100 . I mean, yeah, my writing is better than that one guy who wrote the insane book about the crazy alien lady and drew his own cover art. Chekhov himself does not provide any further information about his gun other than the fact that it is, indeed, Chekhov's gun. Or even the comparison to the popularity of channels and views., Sanne adds that on top of the pressure of creating original videos and trying to get views, BookTube has the unique aspect of feeling the need to read enough to generate content, which is a big time commitment in itself. That magical place is BookTube, and it reminds viewers that reading is not only fun but a fundamental part of life. It should be something that everyone is watching.. And even though were in different generations, have very different skill sets and drastically different audience sizes.. it WORKS! As far as booktube being dead, it definitely isn't; it reached its peak as a trend and many casuals left the community because they wanted to get big and couldn't. It was inevitable this would happen, but this doesn't mean booktube is dead. 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