Are BookTubers MAKING You Feel Inadequate About Your Reading Habits?

[@Alfred_51]

It's is not about how much you read. Rather how much you enjoy what you do read. Thanks for this Tyrone 😊

[@BookishDadReads]

@@Alfred_51 well said Alfred 🤗

[@honglenglee]

Hi, i am just an average person, reading an average number of 2 to 3 books a month, no bookshelves. I put my books in drawers instead. This is the first video i saw today when i woke up. What you say brightens my day and makes me feel that i should follow my own pace in reading. Thanks

[@SamuelMcAuliff]

I love hearing the joy you take in your library. Don't think of it as small, think of it as growing, a work in progress. I love looking at my library sometimes. It doesn't matter that the shelves are mismatched and cheap, it matters to me that they are full. Growing up my family couldn't afford to buy me books, they just didn't have the extra money for them. Now, I still don't have a lot of extra money, but that's what charity shops (we call them thrift stores in the US) are for. Enjoy your books, however many you have. Thanks for what you do.

[@dianaisme]

I try not to compare myself to people online. I read for enjoyment and in my own pace, which I know is pretty slow most of the time. Also it's very important to get out, and I feel very anxious, when leaving my house, but I try to go on walks or take the train when there's not alot of people

[@tharjams]

I think a lot of people get caught up in acquiring new books rather than them growing organically over their lifetime. A lot of people don’t realise that even a lot of people on KZbin or Instagram have been collecting books for 10+ years. I’m also easily influenced and very possibly have ADHD so I chase the dopamine hit of buying books. I bought a lot over two years and always feel like it’s not enough. But I have 180+ unread books I need to read so over the last few months I’ve been focusing on reading what I have so I don’t miss out on them! I think it can also just lead to burnout and feeling crap cause you aren’t reaching goals of these people whose job it is to read and therefore don’t have regular 9-5 jobs. Thanks for making us “normal” people feel normal, and get better soon!

[@BookishDadReads]

@@tharjams I agree. I have been guilty in the of paying books just for the sake of it. It's something I'm trying to work on at the minute. You are more than welcome 🤗

[@Sara-pb6lj]

I read a lot of books every year but it’s mostly fluff so they’re easy, quick reads ie cozy mysteries etc. I get all my books from my public library, no bookshelves needed lol. New subscriber 🙂

[@scarlettmanfredi]

So glad you hear you went back and read the rest of the MindF*** series, like you said massively underrated🙌🏻 we stand with Lana Myers😂 also I may come to the Meadowhall meet up if there is space for me!

[@joebo7777]

I’m retired and I can barely manage 4 a month. In the last few months I’ve read only 4, two of which I’m still reading. You are 100 percent correct in that if I’m reading my depression is in a good place. Life intrudes on your pastimes. Last year my wife fell and fractured her shoulder needing surgery which meant for the next few months I was in carer mode. Books could wait, Reading took a back seat. Aim for reading one hour a day for me 30 to 60 pages depending on the book and don’t stress if you can’t. Great channel.

[@BookishDadReads]

@@joebo7777 thanks a lot buddy. Props to you for being there for your wife when she needed you. I love that you don't put too much pressure on your reading time.

[@mediumsuspect]

I remember seeing a video where someone said she read a 900 page book in a day and she waited until the very end to say she "skim read" through the whole thing. Watched the whole video thinking about how I must be the worlds slowest reader.

[@WDTRH]

i feel seen by this, I dont have space, i have piles of books and a few second hand book shelves. (actually need to get hubs to build me one in the new year) i dont have pretty editions, or rolling ladders, (2 bed council house here too) make your space what you love and enjoy. Regarding reading, for me, it depends on the books, some months i read like 1-3, then other months i can read 10 maybe? but they are shorter books, also this is while, working, crafting, caring for family. reading is my down time :) brill video, hope you feel better soon mate. Jen

[@BookishDadReads]

@@WDTRH awww thankyou mate ❤️ big up the two bed council houses. The jokes on homeowners when anything breaks 😂

[@Stu_winstonsdad]

A very heartfelt post I agree with pressure people can feel when they see shelves of books and reading stats as someone that is high on the books read a year and owned I agree it can be hard for people who struggle or don’t read as much as other

[@SWBlueAllTheWay]

Whew ... I'm four chapters into "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett. One book doesn't feel like enough for a whole month, but it's a chunky one, and I also have December things to do. I went with friends to "Peppermint Pops" a Christmas performance by our local symphony. That was fun -- even when the little girl behind me kept repeating loudly -- "I have to pee, I have to pee, I have to pee." The Grinch was also in the house and there was a Christmas carol sing-a-long. Fun for all.

[@BookishDadReads]

@@SWBlueAllTheWay I love everything about this comment 🤣❤️

[@littlechicks3520]

Im a complete introvert so i dont have a lot of friends but i love chatting about books so your and other booktubers channels are so important to me. Social media can be a bad thing but sometimes it is really important to make connections with like minded people. After all books are life......FACT!!

[@BookishDadReads]

@@littlechicks3520 I absolutely agree that social can also be amazing when used correctly ❤️

[@charmainekaldwell8481]

Thank you so much! I was beginning to feel like I wasn't reading enough after watching the book talk videos. I do one to two books a month

[@BookishDadReads]

@@charmainekaldwell8481 that's why I wanted to do this video because one to two books a month is absolutely normal and should be celebrated ❤️🎉

[@craftyhobbit7623]

In regards to how many books people read, I don't think that you can read more than four books a month (for adult books, anyway.) The last time I read a massive number of books that had an higher average than that was in the 6 weeks holidays when I was a teenager and that was because the books were on average were about 200 - 250 pages long and mostly aimed at a young audience. At a stretch, I could probably get through a couple of Harry Dresden books in a week, but not more than that, and page length of books can be so variable - if you have a 500 - 800 page book then that could easily take about a couple of weeks if you set aside time to read everyday. I get through audiobooks quicker, and my reading rate for kindle is slightly faster, because if I'm interrupted I don't have to flip back to the previous page if I'm not at the start of a chapter, or if there isn't a break in it. So all I can say to people, don't worry if you are reading less than others. At one point, I also took a long break from reading because an illness I had left me with brain fog for a long time and it ruined my concentration for reading, and I was burnt out from reading because of university combined with choosing a lot of books to read that I didn't really like. More recently, I've got problems with my eye sight (that's why I started listening to audio books - there is an audio book library called Listening Books in the UK that help people who find reading physical books difficult that's about £30 a year.) Folks shouldn't feel like that they have to read classics and other 'high brow' literature books, either if it's not what you're into - I find a lot of people online are into that. Folks shouldn't have to feel like they need to read lots of new releases, or books that are trending because they've been made into a TV show or film unless they want to, and if you can't afford new books, re-reading old favourites is just as good.

[@Josh-gv8ec]

I love this channel

[@Mummabear-ex4ri]

Saving Noah is amazing. As a mum it was so hard hitting. I'm glad you liked your books ❤ thank you for always being amazing 😊 I'm Jenni by the way 😊

[@BookishDadReads]

@@Mummabear-ex4ri awww heyyyy. I love you Jenniiiiii ❤️

[@keribetweenpages]

Saving Noah is good and most Lucinda Berry is! Love you the most Ty!

[@BookishDadReads]

@@keribetweenpages looking forward to trying her work ❤️

[@jeanettemortimer7800]

Title of this video is so true. Thanks 😊

[@BookishDadReads]

@@jeanettemortimer7800 you are more than welcome 🤗

[@Mnory0530]

The only reason i used to read 10-15 books a month is really because i did pretty much nothing else. I also can't sleep, so often i spent 4 am to 7 am or other random hours reading... We moved to a new town as well 2 yrs ago, and haven't made friends yet, so books were sort of something to do... 😅 Also audio books. I'm on maternity leave at the moment amd still listen to audio books. Reading physically is more difficult now, but i do love listening to stuff

[@jeanettemortimer7800]

Have you tried Jo Nesbo, brilliant author, my absolute favourite I completely agree about reading so many books, I feel you should enjoy reading, to me that means savouring it, taking your time so you can enjoy it, not rush through them to get your numbers up. I have to admit I do get sucks in by it but I’m trying hard not to. Thank you. I’d love to join you on a meet up in January 😀

[@bibliomania158]

Hey Tyrone! Good to see you again my friend 🤝🎉

[@BookishDadReads]

@@bibliomania158 im soooo poorly but today was the first day I felt well enough to record. Thanks for coming back ❤️

[@bibliomania158]

@ I’m a little under the weather right now myself. I hurt my shoulder at work a few days ago. Sending loads of positivity to you🎉👊

[@scottmccabe3658]

Loved this mate, always love the content 💙🤜🤛

[@BookishDadReads]

@scottmccabe3658 thankyou buddy ❤️

[@BookishDadReads]

@@bibliomania158 wish you a speedy recovery ❤️

[@luceekelss]

The lottie parker series by Patricia gibney are really good. I think there are 15 in the series but I love them. Police procedural, same detectives throughout so it has a storyline within a storyline. I think they are really good interesting books 😊

[@BookishDadReads]

@@luceekelss ohhhh il have a Google of that one, thankyou ❤️

[@rosieperri]

No shade to anyone who listens to audiobooks because I do but how people listen 2x or 3x speed is beyond me. I find narrators speak slow so I up the speed to 1.25x and that’s plenty. Even 1.5x is too fast for me. 🤷‍♀️

[@BookishDadReads]

@@rosieperri I tried 2x before and it was wild. It was like the narrator was rapping 🤣

[@sc8717]

I think the speed that some people online claim to listen to audiobooks is bull 😂 It's not physically possible to understand and retain what's being said. So what is the point? They just want to be able to claim that they consumed the book.

[@tharjams]

I do listen to audiobooks up to 2x speed but it really depends on the narrator and type of book! It’s usually more like 1.5x because I’m just impatient 😂

[@luceekelss]

Was missing your face ty ❤

[@BookishDadReads]

@@luceekelss awww thanks mate. I'm back now ❤️ il be live and kicking once I get rid of this illness whatever it is 😒

[@fuzzymurdermittens]

The only reading pressure I'll let myself feel is the classic "library book is due back in 5 days and someone has a hold on it, so I can't just renew the loan!" Speaking of which... I'm definitely not getting my current read finished before it has to be back at the library. Too much life stuff happening. Darn.

[@lennybuttz2162]

Quite the opposite. They make me feel like I'm a Freaking Genius! I used to be surprised at the things people said in their youtube videos and how they didn't realize how ignorant they made themselves look but now I just take it in stride. I know I'm not a genius I think I have an average intelligence but there are so many people on here working very hard to prove to me that I am smarter than I think I am. I appreciate that.

[@BookishDadReads]

@@lennybuttz2162 haha I love this so much

[@eleisereads]

I only can manage to read one book a month and that’s ok for me I’m a slow reader

[@EmilyJohnston-e2r]

Aup my online best mate! 😂 Oi please don't die on me! Make sure you get ursen better soon! 😊 you mek me piss (obv not literally) 😂 in every video you mek. I always laugh my little head off 😂 you speak so much wisdom too! Guttered I'm no longer in England 😢 I would of been stret at meadowhall book shopping wi you lot! Devoed!! 💔 if you've read till this point I love ya the most! Sinabbittttt 🫶😬

[@BookishDadReads]

@@EmilyJohnston-e2r don't lie mate, you've had two kids, I literally make you piss. My mum can't even cough without leaking 😂

[@EmilyJohnston-e2r]

@BookishDadReads 🤣🤣🤣🤣 fuck sake you've told everyone my secret nah!🙊 💀 you do mek me laugh that much though 😏😅 your fucking hilarious! 🤣

[@BookishDadReads]

@EmilyJohnston-e2r when you look like this, you have to try and be funny 💁

[@EmilyJohnston-e2r]

@BookishDadReads shurrup your not too shabby for a bald pensioner 🤣🤣 you've just had an ard paper rahnd 🙊😏😏💀🤣

[@BookishDadReads]

@EmilyJohnston-e2r 😂😂😂😂 facts