BookTuber Newbie Tag

[@DragonHeart29]

I'm a millennial and I really appreciate and enjoy this increasing diversity in the booktube community. It's very enriching.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you! It’s such a supportive community. I’m overwhelmed but it quite honestly. Enriching is a good word for it!

[@Dogtubee]

Yes white men are very diverse hehe

[@DragonHeart29]

@@Dogtubee hello there little doggy ! Have you lost your way ?

[@regerde2711]

​@@Dogtubee In a space like booktube where most of the content creators are women and even POC women outweigh men, yes a white man does indeed diversify the space. Black does not equal diversity. The presence of many different things is diversity and it is not exclusive to skincolor. Age, profession, culture, religion, life expierence ect. All those things will contribute to diversity.

[@YourSocksRock]

@@Dogtubee Thankfully for educated , reading people there are far more important things than what colour a person is. I guess you've lost your way and somehow ended up in a video about books.

[@mtnshelby7059]

Wonderful video, thank you. I'm an older, lifelong reader and I think "older" booktubers bring so much to the conversation, so welcome. I admire your recovery story. I started reading heavily when I was a lonely and isolated child whose solace was nature and the library. Now, a half century later😂, books still bolster my life and I owe my survival, almost quite literally, to a lifelong love of books and nature. One thought is I hope you do your channel your own way. I think too many get caught up in massive community reading projects and burn out.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thanks. Books for survival. I like that. Same goes for me. I’ll take care that I keep things on the channel as I like them. I can already see how easy it might be to get carried away and, as you say, burn out.

[@HeatherGSanchez]

Congratulations on almost 20 years in recovery. That’s incredible. A voice like yours is so needed in our world. Welcome to booktube! I just joined myself this week 😅 looking forward to hearing about the books you love!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you. And you just joined? I'll take a look!

[@bookish_vickie]

You have one of the best podcast voice ever. Welcome to booktube , you're just 10 yrs older than me... I am happy to see more over 30 booktubers

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you! 😊

[@TheMctrav3]

Finally a booktuber that’s real and older and wiser. As a gen x I appreciate you 😊

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Wow, thank you!

[@maggie7908]

I am so pleased I found your channel! I turned 30 last year and a lot of the booktube content I see lately feels too “young” for me (not a bad thing, just doesn’t appeal to me much anymore!), and this is such a refreshing way to talk about books. Feels like you’re getting back to the roots of what booktube is - someone passionately talking about books they love and their journey with them. Cannot wait to see more from you!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank Roy Maggie. I’m excited to be here!

[@NicholasOfAutrecourt]

That's the most amazing scarf I've ever seen. Love it! Welcome, Cams! I'm so thrilled to see so many different people starting BookTube channels in 2024. From an oldie content maker to a newbie, welcome aboard! Looking forward to hearing the books you're passionate about and maybe get some recommendations.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thanks! My daughter crocheted the scarf for me for Christmas. Isn't it great?!

[@daneeag3372]

It reminds me of tom bakers scarf in Doctor Who ​@CamsCampbellReads

[@CamsCampbellReads]

@@daneeag3372Exactly!

[@brewsfoodtravel9761]

Glad you mentioned that one of your goals is to meet others. As a 50 year old myself who reads a ton of books it gets a little lonely when you finish a great book and have no one to discuss it with.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Absolutely!

[@suemoro]

Welcome to BookTube!And welcome to the “non young whippersnapperBookTuber community “! LOL (I am also a member of this illustrious group) Lovin’ the scarf!!! ❤️ Looking forward to future videos.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you. Who’d have thought that we non-young whippersnappers could take the young ones on?! Thank you for your support.

[@Xtian_Reads]

Your videos are so calm and cozy. It feels like a chat with a friend.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you so much!

[@KitzBeeSeer]

What a fantastic newbie-tagged video. Yours is a voice I can listen to for hours. In fact I’ll probably put it in rewatch while I tackle my insomnia. So comforting! Your personal history experience and education are resonating with me and I feel you have a perspective from which I’d want to hear. My husband is in recovery and has been through it as well. He’s also doing beautifully. I find it has affected our relationships with others. But in a good way. We see more clearly those who are in our lives for the right reasons and we have better deeper connections for it. And we easily and successfully have less “friends”. As you & I are the same age, so I appreciate your mentioning fantasy series from your childhood. These are what my brother read growing up. His love of LoTR, Dune and so many others was an influence on me. Though I love fantasy, I’m more classic lit. But I will also read just about anything in any genre with a good storyline. Russian Literature is utterly fascinating. War & Peace - even if I didn’t care for the end - is a true favorite. Now, I feel like I’m watching the male UK version of myself at this point in your video. 😊 Les Mis - I will push through. 😂 I’m so happy you mentioned it. I was having my own doubts. Dickens - finally and recently read GE, ATOTC, Christmas Carol Right now I’m halfway through Bulgokov The Master and Margarita. I’m supposed to read it in March with my book club but I couldn’t wait and opened it immediately just to peruse. That didn’t work. lol. It’s just wonderful and clearly a commentary on Stalins Russia- harshly realistic though entirely fantastical. I am really looking forward to watching your channel! Thank you from the US! Oh and that scarf is ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

I'm blown away by your very kind words. Thank you so much. I wrote my dissertation for my undergraduate degree on War and Peace. I've loved it ever since. I still prefer Dostoyevsky though. And Master and Margarita has a very firm place in my heart. It was the book I was reading when the hospital called to tell me my mum had passed away, so it's a book I return to often. Thank you for sending such a heartfelt response. I really appreciate it.

[@OoLaLaFrenchGirl]

Welcome to BookTube! I look forward to seeing your content.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you!! 😊

[@LeighReads-l9s]

I'm excited to hear more from you. You present so well on camera - you have a really calming voice. Excited to hear about what you are reading and can't wait to hear more about your perspective! xx

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you so much!

[@lonebazif1982]

Hello there. Wonderful video, just made my day. You know I have read Assassin's Apprentice last year and obviously it is a five star read, but when you talked about that spirituality and meditation and connected it to the magic system( Galen's way of teaching Skill), it completely blew me away. Also, I'm a young reader and I started reading just 2 years ago and I'm 18 now. I read primarily to escape the reality and some problems i have been facing. I also like fantasy. My parents don't like the idea of me reading a novel, so i have to read in secrecy. It will be an honor to listen to your wisdom and your journey with books. Thank you for joining the book tube❤

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you for your very kind words. I’m sorry your parents aren’t supportive of your reading and happy that you’re not letting them hold you back. Keep going and never get caught!

[@fmt0htm]

Hello. I’m a literature graduate who could not achieve much then because of eating disorder I suffered long. I can relate myself to yours and glad to came across your channel. I’m now well and I appreciate being able to focus on reading :)

[@CamsCampbellReads]

I’m glad to hear you are now well and can enjoy your reading. Thank you for stopping by!

[@SheBrewsReviews]

Hello it was a pleasure watching your video. I will be participating in this book tag and will be uploading my video later today!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Nice to meet you Ingrid! Thanks for stopping by.

[@GaryMartinDobbs]

That was great seeing those shots from the old speccy game, and your love of books is evident. Well done on beating the demon drink

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thanks a ton!

[@lavenderlady7441]

hellooooooo......im new! love this so much...u got style, books and soothing voice,cant wait to watch more!!!!😊

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you so much!!

[@lovablereader1]

Welcome!!! I'm excited to get to know what you bring to booktube. I also love your scarf

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thanks! My daughter made the scarf for me for Christmas and I absolutely love it!

[@helendeacon7637]

You have outlined your purposes thoughtfully. So good to meet you this way. I relate to what you observe concerning reading more deeply and intentionally. I struggle because of a long habit of starting too many books concurrently. I am learning to keep a commonplace book as a reminder to relate more comprehensively and creatively. I've just turned sixty and I've been writing in a more disciplined manner for four years and I'm trying to establish a balance between reading/researching and note-making and time spent writing and editing. I admire you for sharing your recovery perspective. It can be a powerful driver. May the human connection bring you a blessing Cam. There are not terribly many opportunities to freely discuss books and those conversations can be rich since God is involved and we are each learners. I look forward to how you develop your channel. Greetings from Sydney🙂🌻

[@CamsCampbellReads]

What beautiful words. Thank you Helen. I can relate to the ‘too many books concurrently’ conundrum. I’m working on that too. Sounds like you have some good processes in place.

[@jryan217]

The Years of Rice and Salt sounds great. I just ordered it based off your video. Nice to see more people my age. I do watch quite a few youtube channels with much younger reviewers and I love them but it is nice to have a point of view of someone my own age too. The Chronicles of Narnia was probably the series that I loved the most and I kept the editions I have had since I was around 10 or 11 but for some reason I didn't get back into fantasy as an adult until about 8 years ago, so in my late 40's. I still love to read from all genres but definitely always have a fantasy series on the go too. Looking forward to watching your channel!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Excellent. Hope you enjoy it as I did. Not everyone does, from some of the reviews I’ve read.

[@TheLinguistsLibrary]

Absolutely love to see another linguist dabbing with booktube. Keep up the good work

[@HannahsDragonChronicle]

Hello! I struggle with remembering details from books at well but that's just because I have a bad memory. 😂 Nice to hear about your recovery journey. It's strange, I don't hear many talking about addiction, but it's so prevalent. I also love your calm demeanour, really nice to listen to. I think I'll enjoy your channel. :)

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you! Addiction and recovery are kind of the lens through with I see everything. Or, perhaps to wind the clock back further, it’s about trauma and healing.

[@tiredgirlreads]

Love how relaxed and conversational this felt. You remind me of a wholesome coworker I used to work with. Curious to hear more about your takes on Russian literature, scifi, and speculative fiction! I'm also a big fan of John Steinbeck...truly moving pieces of literature

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you! I’m very excited to be here and am very grateful for your support. Now, back to my book!

[@pazley612]

Welcome to BookTube! 📚 looking forward to your postings.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you!! 😊

[@ErynnWilson]

Fascinating video and a pleasure to watch. Looking forward to seeing more in the future.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you!

[@embalmingfluids]

oh the lovely british humor! welcome to booktube, this was a wonderful introduction to your channel

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thanks!

[@jenjenbc2194]

A history and book lover here, very happy to come across your channel and look forward to more awesome videos! Cheers for being here!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Welcome aboard!

[@jasonpaul6297]

Great video! Much more substance than a lot of book tuber videos I've come across. Like listening to a mate! Look forward to watching others.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you! Glad to have you with me.

[@helengrover6709]

Really enjoyed this video! Best wishes for great success with your channel.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you so much!

[@theresamongan3479]

Lovely to discover your channel, Cams, and hear your life and book story. I too love the look of sunlight on paper while reading. It seems to enhance the pleasure of smelling the book too!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Welcome aboard! I'm enjoying that we're getting longer days now. I read with natural window light this morning at 8 a.m.

[@theresamongan3479]

@@CamsCampbellReads lovely! Enjoy the longer days! And here in Australia, our days are getting shorter but there’s still a lot of natural light as autumn has just begun.

[@heyhadeel]

Happenstance seems to have brought this video to my attention and I'm so glad it did! This was such a lovely video and I'm so excited to see more from you! :)

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you to you and to happenstance!

[@saltysandia]

Welcome 🎉. I love what you said, "to read more deeply. "

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Yes. And it’s working!

[@HenkaReadsBooks]

This is great! You're such a natural on camera! Congrats on your sobriety!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thanks Henka.

[@tc8404]

Welcome. Thank you for sharing and proud of you with winning the battle. So relaxing and calm, love it. I subscribed.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thanks for subbing! Glad to have you with me.

[@cellotag]

Congratulations on your recovery, and welcome to Booktube! As others have mentioned, it's refreshing to see older Booktubers - I'm still in my early 30s, but a lot of the books on Booktube skew younger, and I'm excited to see the variety! I have The Years of Rice and Salt on audio - I'm wondering if it'll be one I'll stick to on audio or if I'll switch to the physical. Looking forward to more videos.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you. I made a video about The Years of Rice and Salt today, but might redo as the audio isn't great. I'm actually feeling quite strongly that I'd like to reread it. Would that be crazy? I finished it on Christmas day. Is it Audible you have? How's the narrator? That might be a good method for rereading.

[@annharper8342]

A joy to be talked to, not at . Fantasy , as a child , I could escape . I am still escaping at 71. You have the gift of the moment wrapped in memory . Have you ever spoken or written to Robin Hobb. ? Her personal journey in her books is probably fascinating.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

I'm not familiar with her personal journey and would be very interested in learning about it. Thank you for the kinds comments.

[@sashadanie]

I love booktube! Been on KZbin watching all sorts of people talk about books for almost 15 years, and you were such a joy to watch and listen to. Welcome to the community, I'm excited to continue watching your videos 🩶

[@CamsCampbellReads]

I'm so glad!

[@the_accidental_collector]

Nice meeting you 😊 Love your accent. English is not my first language and I am fascinated by the variety of English accents. Looking forward to your future content. I'm 48 and there's not enough mature booktubers to follow in my opinion. So I'm always glad to find youtube channeks like yours. Congrats on your sobriety.🌸

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Hey, thanks for stopping by. Mature booktubers? Sounds like a nice niche! I hope our channels encourages more people to start! Thanks for your kind words.

[@kellyt105]

Secondhand Time sounds fascinating. I've added it to my list. Thanks!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

It's so good! I read it on Kindle and then bought the paperback because I want to be able to dip in and out randomly You can read each chapter in isolation as they're like short stories in themselves. Endlessly fascinating.

[@wonforthebooks]

The colors in this video are so... so beautiful?😭🫶 Welcome to booktube!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you!

[@SarahsCozyCorner]

Welcome to booktube!!! 🥹 love seeing this wholesome and wonderful booktube community grow! 😁

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you!! 😊

[@sherylmorris9646]

Here from NC, USA. Love book talk. Enjoyed today!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@carolinaborgespinto8820]

Stumbled into your channel by accident and I think I'll be sticking with you. Loved the vibe! Also love when booktubers talk not only about books but their own lives and how they connect it with what they are reading. Good luck and cheers from Brasil!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you!

[@GregHarness]

I found your channel yesterday thanks to the KZbin algorithm. It's nice to meet you. I am about five years older than you and have always lived in America. Our early reading sounds very similar. I too loved The Three Investigators alongside the Hardy Boys and Encyclopedia Brown. I liked L.Frank Baum's books, especially the ones illustrated by W.W. Denslow. I remember spending one summer as a teenager reading through Stephen R. Donaldson's Chronicles of Thomas Covenant the Unbeliever and the Second Chronicles. I too love a good crime novel and have enjoyed Jo Nesbø, Steig Larsson, and Ian Rankin. I read a lot more literary fiction these days and classics that I haven't read yet. From the nonfiction side I enjoy dipping into history and memoirs especially. And I too love to re-read my favorites. Welcom to BookTube and I look forward to more of your videos.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Sounds like we’d get along famously. I forgot to mention the Hardy Boys. I was a fan. I also dipped into Nancy Drew once or twice. I learned the word solar plexus from the Hardy Boys. They would often get punched there!

[@GregHarness]

@@CamsCampbellReads According to our family legend (which I have not been able to document nor confirm) our line goes back to Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll, who fought with Mary Queen of Scots at the Battle of Langside. You and I are probably cousins. 🙂

[@terrijensen8852]

I really enjoyed your video. Your voice is so relaxing, please make a nice long playlist so I can also listen at night as ASMR!😊

[@CamsCampbellReads]

LOL! Will do! Thanks for your kind comment.

[@Grace-lw4hd]

I loved hearing about your wide range of interests and look forward to watching more of your videos !

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you!

[@ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk]

New to this book tube malarkey too. Best wishes with your reading choices this year, I hope they make you happy. Was a paperboy too.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you! Paperboy days were the best.

[@jscottphillips503]

Terrific! I was watching BookTube for almost a couple years before I got around to making videos, but sounds like you jumped right in! i love what you have to say about Creativity. Yes, indeed, and the sharing of it. Spot on. And yes, this is a tremendous community, and will now be richer for your joining in. I'm looking forward to your coming videos.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

I didn’t jump right in and I’m quite curious what was holding me back. Weird. Good to be here now though. Have a look at Rick Rubin’s book, The Creative Act. It’s a real masterclass in creativity.

[@EmmaShute]

Such a beautiful video! I have only just started book tube too at 34 so will be following along! Welcome x

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you so much!

[@Boudleaux]

Welcome to BookTube. I have subscribed. It is nice to see someone around my age here (I'm 2 years older). I am a fan of many of the authors you mentioned in this video. I'm always surprised that Ian Rankin doesn't get mentioned more. Looking forward to your future videos.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thanks! I used to listen to a podcast with Steve Cavanagh and Luca Veste, and they mentioned Ian Rankin A LOT! Rebus is such a great character.

[@rikkipoynter]

Thank you for the manual and accessible captions!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

My pleasure. Glad they were helpful.

[@debracollier5453]

Love your honesty and openness. Look forward to hearing about your book choices. 😊❤

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you so much!

[@zombehdoll8037]

Great video! Interesting and thoughtful, and your lifelong love of reading is lovely to see. I'm glad I found your channel, and I'm looking forward to hearing more of your bookish thoughts.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Interesting and thoughtful? I’ll take it! Thank you for the support.

[@lindsayjeanae]

Hello from California. Your video came across my feed and I'm not an avid follower of modern or younger booktubers, but I will be following yours. I think the wisdom you have to offer and a different perspective is really unique when you compare to all the other booktubers out there. I love the spirituality you expressed, also. Your video is also so warm and the way you talk is like I'm listening to an old friend sharing his thoughts with me. Love it all. Thank you for starting this channel. 🙏🏻

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Aw. thanks Lindsay. I'm excited to continue and am blown away by the support. There will be plenty more spirituality in my videos, rest assured!

[@quarter-lifeburnouts]

Your starting of this channel for reading more deeply mirrors a similar goal I felt with my channel. I found between books, video games, shows, anime, manga, etc. - I was just consuming to get to the next thing on my backlog of media. I still haven’t found how exactly I want to present what I have been immersing myself in, but I love hearing how you put a revelation I had into words.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

I can relate very well to what you speak of, just trying to get through the media. I've found that it's ultimately not terribly rewarding, but there's just so much of it, and more and more coming out all the time. So slowing down is my goal now. I'll let you know how it goes! Can't wait to see what you come up with. Great channel name by the way! Love it!

[@quarter-lifeburnouts]

@@CamsCampbellReads I look forward to more of your videos. I’ll work to have mine live up to the channel name. Haha

[@tabitacarlsson9632]

Welcome and thank you for joining the Booktube. You are the only one that have given me a solid reason for reading Assassins Apprentice. I’ve had the first trilogy on my bookshelf for years but never got to them. Btw I’m in my 50s too and I’m looking forward to your wisdom 🧐😁

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm so encouraged by the comments I've had on this video, particularly from people around my age. Glad to have you with me.

[@RaynorReadsStuff]

What a brave and honest BookTube newbie tag. Welcome to this wonderful community, which in the seven months I’ve been on BookTube, ❤I have found nothing but kind, welcoming and supportive. Oh the memories of taping the chart show every Sunday night! I reread The Outsiders just last week. I very much look forward to seeing more of your channel 😊. The other commentators are right. Your Dr Who scarf is amazing 😊 And there is always room for more booktubers. Share the love

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you so much! I can't believe how many comments I'm getting about my scarf. My daughter will be well chuffed! She made it for me for Christmas.

[@aly_voight]

I really enjoyed your video. You have such a calming tone. I cant wait to watch more of videos. I just started my own booktube channel because I am also part of the lonely readers club. I wish you good luck on building your community:)

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you Aly. Good luck with your channel and well done for getting started! It's such a rewarding thing to do, at least I'm finding that anyway.

[@WillSaabye-ey5vy]

Im a gen z'er and I love finding new book channels to watch! I love watching and learning about what different books everyone loves!!!!! Can't wait for more of your videos!!!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Welcome aboard!

[@CandlewickLibrary]

Welcome to booktube! And congratulations on your sobriety. That’s such a huge accomplishment.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you!! 😊

[@7919Stone]

Reading books and talking about books are the absolute best…and buying books… love it. Thanks for the great video.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Totally agree!

[@totalclutter]

You had me at the memory factor when it comes to reading books. The desire for a more deliberate experience, pacing. I also appreciated your citing a book that had a transformative role in your sobriety, your philosophy, your spirituality. The very personal quality of this really drew me in. I’ve not read much fantasy, but will follow along, and might give one of those you mention a go. Not a Booktuber here, but I love all things bookish, and I look forward to following your journey. I wish you success and fulfillment with your channel!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you for the very kind comments. I'm just about to hit publish on a longer video about Assassin's Apprentice and I'm looking forward to exploring these concepts further.

[@ChowReads]

I like your manner of speaking! It’s like I am reading very good book

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you! 😃

[@BonnieNicoleWrites]

Welcome to BookTube! You have a wonderful, calming voice. I look forward to seeing more of your perspective on books!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you so much!

[@covergirlbooks]

Welcome! I also love to read fantasy, and it’s fun to find another former library kid 😊 These are excellent reasons to start a channel, and I’m delighted to see that you now have so many friends to chat with about books 🎉

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you. I’m seriously blown away by the support of this wonderful part of the Internet. I’ve found my people at last!

[@LitPicksbySarah]

Yay! I also just started on BookTube and admittedly it seems I fall into the common pit of female millennials hahah, so the more varied my booktube feed is the more books I’ll discover that I’ve likely never heard of. 🎉 I also love that I’m not the only one with a 35min long booktube newbie tag hahahab

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Ooh, I'll head over to your newbie tag video now! Thanks for watching mine, and welcome to BookTube!

[@LifeLessonsFromBooks]

Welcome to KZbin! I loved how you chatted in front of camera and shared your story. Had a bit of a chuckle with you in parts (eg the camera focussing on other faces on the screen behind you. Yep. Lesson learned here too. 🤣). All the best. G’day from Melbourne Australia.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you so much!!

[@BookishChas]

Nice to meet you Cam! Really enjoyed this video. I was glad to see Shannara on you list, and also Stieg Larsson. Both series that don’t get enough love on Booktube. I’m currently reading through Realm of the Elderlings, and loving it.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Which Robin Hobb book are you reading now? I can see that I'm going to have to find a way to shoehorn the next one into my reading schedule! I read a lot of Terry Brooks when I was younger and reread a bunch of them during Covid times so I could read the prequels.

[@BookishChas]

@@CamsCampbellReads that’s great! I still need to read the prequels. I’m reading Fools Errand right now. Book one of Tawny Man.

[@Yaro-en5fg]

Hello, there!🎉🎉🎉 Welcome to the community. I'm so excited to see more of your content, sir!! 😁

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Hey, thanks!

[@thenewdarling1]

I stumbled on this video and I was like "I wonder if he's from Ayrshire, I feel like I can hear it", then you mentioned Prestwick Library! :D Really enjoyed this video!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Ha ha. Brilliant! Thanks for the kinds words.

[@bookssongsandothermagic]

Lovely video mate. Welcome to Booktube. I can relate to your entry into reading, fantasy has always been a big thing for me. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thanks!

[@patricialux6197]

Hello! Really enjoying this video, too! You'll do quite well looks like, so many great elements to this .. natural, authentic, interesting, the voice, the tea, the clip inserts ----and your daughter could have a booming business 😂 !!!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you Patricia. She absolutely could have a booming business, only I think she started crocheting this scarf for Christmas 2022!

[@PonderingsOfPete]

Fantastic intro, looking forward to what you think on the rest of the Realm of the Elderlings. Just finished all the series in that series and it’s phenomenal

[@CamsCampbellReads]

I really must find a way to make time for the next one, and then the next ... Thanks for the bump.

[@sgriffin9960]

Congratulations on your sobriety and welcome to BookTube!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you!! 😊

[@tarmel3138]

Nice to meet you, Cams! I look forward to hearing your thoughts on books, life, and other good things. I'm glad you didn't give in to "imposter syndrome" and went for it. It's going to be worth it. 😊 Also, you may have just given this 42-year-old viewer the last push she needs to start a booktube channel, too.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thanks. Go for it! If nothing else, it'll help you to get more out of your reading.

[@taval8389]

I am from India! So happy to see your channel. Good luck❣❣

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you

[@CaptainValian]

It is always very enjoyable to me when I learn something I was unaware of. Already have two books the read, thank you.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Nice one!

[@AaronR.Williams]

Love your channel already!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Yay! Thank you!

[@evablue1444]

I could listen to you all day! 😊

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Aw. Thank you. I’ll keep posting, you keep watching. Mkay?

[@lisaannehill]

Hello from Milwaukee. I found your channel today and subscribed. Please keep sharing and reading aloud. I could listen to you talk or read for hours while crocheting. I'm a book lover, too. Currently rereading Wuthering Heights ❤ 📚

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Hi Lisa, thanks for your kind words. Wuthering Heights is such great book. I remember reading that when I was a student and walking back from lectures with the paperback open in my hand as I headed back to my flat. I'd dearly like to read it again. Thank you for the reminder!

[@kathy2539]

Nice to see an older, wiser reader with different experience on KZbin, I'm also an older reader and in my 50's, so lovely to find you. A very relaxing and calm video with really interesting information on your feelings of reading and books. Welcome. Might I suggest that you might enjoy LouiseSavidge and Benjamin McEvoy, Ben is a deep reader and you might enjoy some of his videos. I laughed when you mentioned The Three Investigators, I read a number of this series, too. They were fun to read.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you Kathy. I’ll take a look at the channels you’ve mentioned. I’m blown away at how supportive this community is. So welcoming. I’m definitely in good company here.

[@spreadbookjoy]

Welcome! Being on booktube has helped me to remember books more as well. I would love to hear more about how fantasy books helped with your recovery. Fantasy is my favourite genre too though it wouldn’t be obvious from my channel. The Enchanted Wood and The Wishing Chair were my fantasy entry level books too - I read them constantly and still have my childhood copies. I also played The Hobbit on the ZX Spectrum. I got into this to share books for children and just couldn’t resist talking about my own reading! 😂 Love the scarf btw!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

That's great that you still have your childhood copies. I bought The Enchanted Wood off Amazon when I had my own family and was horrified to find that they'd been 'updated' and the names of the characters changed. So I found a used original copy with the same cover that I remembered on eBay. Problem averted!

[@spreadbookjoy]

@@CamsCampbellReads yes! I discovered the names had been updated when I tried to read a copy that I’d found in a school library to some children! 😱

[@ToriTalks2]

Welcome to Booktube! Love the intro, the atmosphere of your channel is fantastic! New sub, excited to see more of your content. :) I mostly read fantasy with a side of everything else, so I recognized quite a few of your favorites. :)

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you for your support, Tori. Good to have you with me.

[@momofsparky8205]

Thanks for making this channel. I am grateful for more options “of a certain age” :)

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Lol. Thank you!

[@TheGirina]

I’m glad KZbin recommended me this video, whilst I decided to wash my dishes) Thanks for the sincerity, escapism and need for connection… I can relate so much, and then “Oblomov” is one of my favourite books of all times, the “trilogy” from Hontcharov, to be exact. Curious about your opinion and recommendations on books

[@CamsCampbellReads]

You are so welcome! Always glad to meet someone who has read Oblomov and loves it as well as I do!

[@RovingReader]

Welcome!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank!

[@BookChatWithPat8668]

Lovely video! I’m a very new booktuber too. I watched others’ videos for about a year before finally taking the plunge. I’m with you about wanting to read more deeply and share insights with a community. Thank you for such an honest and brave video. I’m looking forward to following your channel. 😊

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thanks Pat. It’s such a warm and friendly community. I’m so excited to be here!

[@BookChatWithPat8668]

@@CamsCampbellReads, it is a very friendly community. I’m glad you’re here!

[@librarian1701-D]

i'm about 3 years older, you are my brothers age.. it's been great fun listening to some of your past memories. When you said you taped your music off the radio (cassette) ..well, it brought a smile to me and fond memories. I've recently just 'found my spirit' again by getting back into fantasy fiction, I think it's brilliant. Also, I love bringing Middle Earth to my present moment. My world is more magical and I love just being 'me' after decades of being lost. i've been going on little hobbit-like picnics by the river near my house to read (along w/second breakfasts or elevenses) and my tin whistle. I used to do this and it is the most wonderful (free) experience. I found a free reading chair and a standing lamp, dropped it in blankets and tied a long piece of wood to a stool for a makeshift 'shelf' and that's my reading nook! Cheers from Virginia! 📖📚🍻

[@CamsCampbellReads]

I love the sound of your reading nook. I should design one too. Your picnics sound idyllic.

[@NightShadow16]

The comment i will leave you, this was a wonderful video and i love your scarf! 😂

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thanks! I love the scarf too. My daughter made it for me.

[@ChrisDailyReading]

Love the video and love books 🎉 excited for your videos

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you! Glad to have you with me. Books are awesome, aren't they?

[@donnacallender458]

Welcome to booktube! Can't wait to hear your review on books. And yes, i love the scarf as well!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thanks Donna. It’s a pleasure your acquaintance

[@skurrygirl2223]

Have to admit your scarf caught my attention. Also like that you aren't a "young whippersnapper" (they wear me out). Looking forward to finding out what other kinds of books you like to read.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you! I sent your comment to my daughter. She made the scarf and will be wee chuffed with the love!

[@vogliosaperlo]

You are a great KZbinr!! 👏🏻

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you!

[@dixiechick6652]

Welcome I’m really interested to see you review this first book

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you. If you mean Assassin's Apprentice, it's already up on my channel. It's not the usual kind of review that book gets! I go more into the magic system and how I relate to it as a man in recovery.

[@kkelly8836]

We read the Black Cauldron in school. I loved those books too. Welcome! 😊

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Excellent. I’d actually love to read the series again for my channel. Maybe I will. The Disney movie was pretty bad though, wasn’t it ?

[@krzysamm7095]

Welcome looking forward to your reviews and insights.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Much appreciated!

[@abeautyproject]

Loved this video. Welcome to booktube!!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you!! 😊

[@NicoMiniNico]

KZbin algorithm took me here. I had absolutely no idea that booktube existed before I stumbled on this video. Thank you! That's one Internet rabbit hole I'm willing to dive into. Cheers!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Glad to have you with me. It's a very fun and supportive rabbit hole. I'm new myself and am already feeling like I've found my people.

[@baijulailaraaj666]

Reading & Recovery... Its my piece of cake... Hail the Brotherhood of Healing...

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Thank you! Cake is good too.