Can I Scooch in? Booktube Newbie Tag 🌱

[@davidford4200]

A refreshing honest reflection of your passion for reading. You come over as the genuine person that you are. Well done, be proud of yourself.

[@bookinhand_]

🥲❤️ thank you !

[@kandraReadsSometimes]

Welcome Peyton!❤ i can absolutely relate to being a passive observer in the community. I'm an introvert working on being more social this year!

[@TechCoven]

I hear ya about the loneliness - it's hard to find overlap with new 'grown-ups'! Chronicles of Narnia were definitely some of my "intro to more" books as well.

[@apoetreadstowrite]

I'm an old fella who has been lucky enough to have worked in poetry, review writing & literary essays, much of his life. Yes, I know, very fortunate. It was Tolkien who started it all for me. I live in a tiny house with the light of my life (an ex-racer greyhound named Billy-Blue). I adore books, but it's Billy who has saved my life. I empathise with your struggles with depression & anxiety. I am a suicide surviver being treated for PTSD, but Billy has totally transformed my life. Cling to your books & pup. It really is worth sticking around. I also read a lot of fantasy & historical fiction, but poetry is my main passion. I look forward to following your adventures with books. Thanks for the bookish inspiration.

[@TheDarqProject13]

Welcome, welcome! I'm more on the author-y side of things, but yes to all bookish content!

[@RaesReads]

I was recommended this video on my homepage and I'm so happy 💜 You seem so genuine and sweet and I *love* the art behind you too (and your sweater!), haha. Also, your dog is the CUTEST, my goodness 😍

[@bookinhand_]

thank you so much !!!

[@ivanainthecity]

Welcome to booktube. I loved your genuine & vulnerable answer to why you love reading. Reading is such a great escape from our everyday worries!

[@ivanainthecity]

Also: Earthlings is one of my faves too! So freaking strange and unsettling and fun.

[@bookinhand_]

@@ivanainthecity yes!! It blew me away 😂❤️

[@bookinhand_]

Thank you so much for the kind words ! 🥲❤️

[@Gaigemaid]

I am grateful the algorithm graced me with your channel. You love all the same genres I do and I love the way you carry yourself. Catching up on all your videos while I work on spreadsheets.

[@Gaigemaid]

For horror, I would think my top favorites are The Shining by Stephen King, Kill Creek by Scott Thomas, and Head Like a Hole by Andrew Van Wey.

[@bookinhand_]

Omg thank you so much for the kind words ! 😭❤️❤️❤️ I really appreciate it !

[@bookinhand_]

@@Gaigemaid also great taste in horror !!

[@CliffsDarkGems]

Welcome to the booktube community! I love horror and look forward to watching your channel content. Great video!

[@bookinhand_]

Thank you!! Appreciate it 😊

[@ReadingIDEAS.-uz9xk]

New to book tube too. Best wishes with your reading choices this year and to your channel.

[@LibrariesandLattes]

I’m new to BookTube as well! Looking forward to following along on your channel 😊

[@AnnaShuk]

Already in love with your channel ❤️ Going to marathon the videos 😁 Happy reading!

[@bookinhand_]

Aww thank you !!🥰🤗

[@LadyJaneBooks]

Hi Peyton! Welcome to booktube! 🎉

[@TheLinguistsLibrary]

Hey girl, love your taste! The Bronte sisters are my favorite kitchen soup for the soul.

[@bookinhand_]

Thank you and I agree!! ❤️❤️

[@mdclarkmonica]

I’m in the same boat!! I’m so busy all the time and don’t have the energy to make a huge effort to meet new people, so I don’t get to talk about books as much as I’d like! I also read the Sabriel series, Chronicles of Narnia, but my ride or die love is Redwall by Brian Jacques

[@bookinhand_]

I actually never read the Redwall series ! I always loved the covers !

[@CamsCampbellReads]

“Reading saved me.” Beautiful. Thanks for your candid share. I related to a lot of what I you talked about. For horror, I like Clive Barker. Books of Blood is a good compendium of short stories. Weaveworld was an excellent blend of horror and fantasy. Might be worth a look.

[@CamsCampbellReads]

I meant to mention your jumper. It’s so cool!

[@CamsCampbellReads]

Oh, oh; weird litfic - literally anything by Haruki Murakami. 1Q84 is a banger!

[@bookinhand_]

I love Clive barker!! His movies at least lol but I've heard books of blood is incredible!

[@bookinhand_]

@@CamsCampbellReads yes! I do like Murakami and would love to get to that one soon!

[@TheGrapeJellyLibrary]

Welcome to BookTube. I’m not a resolution person either but I definitely like new starts, goals etc. Happy New Year. I’m very much looking forward to your channel. 😊

[@bookinhand_]

Happy New Year ! 😊

[@kate4162]

I discovered your channel a few days ago and have really enjoyed the opinions you’ve shared so far. You’ve convinced me to finally pick up Ninth House (from my TBR stack). I’m also a knitter and have been so surprised to learn about your knitting. Love your Caitlin Hunter sweater and the colours you chose for it. You’ve got a real eye for choosing books (and colours) of your knitwear. Looking forward to learning more about your reading taste and sharing opinions. Thanks for sharing and opening the door to a book community - I normally never comment so this video made me reach out, like you!

[@bookinhand_]

Aww thank you for the kind words Kate 🥹❤️ I'm very happy to meet fellow knitters as well!! I haven't picked my winter project yet but I'm sure it's going to be another Caitlin Hunter sweater lol! And yay! I hope you enjoy Ninth House!

[@ObscureBookAdventures]

Welcome to BookTube from another small booktuber. I haven’t read much horror yet, but recently I read the Weird Heroes short stories (review on my channel) and found these just brilliant.

[@bookinhand_]

Oh nice! I'll have to check those out !! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@JessicasLibraryCard]

Welcome! I'm new here too. I'm looking forward to following along!

[@samantha.donovan]

welcome to booktube!!! this community is truly beyond incredible, the friends you'll make that you normally wouldn't, the exciting events going on to participate in like readathons, and of course finding books that will rock your world lol there is something so special about sharing a traditionally lonely hobby with other people. booktube has changed my life for the better so i hope it does for you too and you have fun doing it

[@bookinhand_]

I love this! Just subscribed to you! I'm excited to join and be apart of it all :)

[@michaelspringer8734]

As a big fan of horror films who has moved around a lot and had trouble making friends as an adult (and also struggles with depression), I really connected with a lot of what you said! I’m looking forward to seeing more of your videos! The best fantasy series I read this last year was Ken Liu’s The Dandelion Dynasty… a hefty time commitment, but an amazing story with great characters!

[@bookinhand_]

Thank you for the kind words! The Dandelion Dynasty is on my list! I'm so intimidated by it but I keep hearing stellar reviews!

[@pazley612]

Welcome to BookTube! I look forward to your channel 📚🙂

[@VoyageofaTimeWanderer]

Welcome to the booktube community! I love Pillars of the Earth too (I'm starting the Armor of Light finally this weekend!), I'm a big historical fiction reader so let me know if you ever want any recommendations. I spy The Wager among your stack of books which is my current audiobook, I've got about an hour and a half left and I am thoroughly enjoying it! I love all the evidence of crafting in the background of your video... did you knit that sweater? I am a knitter too! And also like doing cross stitch and start sewing/quilting in the last year or so. I'm hoping to start learning weaving and crocheting this year... basically any fibre craft I am interested in haha! All your plants are so pretty!

[@bookinhand_]

Thank you so much for all of the kind words ! 🥹❤️ yes! I did knit my sweater! I love meeting other knitters and crafters too :) ! I am not up to date on the kingsbridge series and I want to change that- I've been dying to re-read pillars and world without end for years, maybe this year is the year !

[@StaceyBadour]

I love your Tecumseh sweater!

[@bookinhand_]

Omg thank you!!! 🤗❤️ I want to knit more of her patterns !

[@StaceyBadour]

@@bookinhand_ yes! I’ve done three of hers and they are all bangers so far. I support you ❤️

[@thatgrimreader]

Scooch away! Welcome to the gang 😊

[@booksby__emily]

Just found your channel!! Welcome to booktube! I hope you have an amazing time here! I love the crafty aspect of your channel I also love to crochet/ knit! 🫶

[@bookinhand_]

Thank you for the kind words! I love to meet other crafters as well!! ❤️❤️

[@Violett-ql6zv]

Thank you for creating a channel, you seem like a very genuine person and I look forward seeing your videos and channel develop❤❤

[@bookinhand_]

Thank you so much for the kind words ! ❤️

[@NicholasOfAutrecourt]

There's always room for one - or one million - more, Peyton! Welcome aboard! Looking forward to the books that you talk about in the new year! And don't worry, the camera shyness wears off pretty quickly (at least it did for me).

[@bookinhand_]

Thank you for the kind words ! That's probably the biggest thing I'm looking forward to lol 🙇🏻‍♀️📹

[@chrissyfuhrie]

I don't know how anyone could not love adult fantasy. My favorite. Welcome to Booktube. Looking forward to watching as your channel grows!

[@bookinhand_]

Thank you!! ❤❤ I'm so excited:) thanks for being here !

[@auntyharry]

You’re an introvert, who is into books, and loves dogs? Loving you already, babe. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Good luck with the channel.

[@bookinhand_]

Thank you!! 🥲❤️❤️

[@user-iz6cc6lz3j-Vickie]

I totally understand loneliness. I retired and all my friends have left me except one it is hard to meet people at my age. Books are my friends and I love watching booktube. My family is all gone except for a daughter and she has her own life. I have 3 grandson’s but they don’t live near me. 😊 I read mostly biographies and memoirs. Historical fiction. History and classics.

[@bookinhand_]

Glad to have you here ! ☺️

[@subhareadsbooks]

Hi, welcome to booktube! You are so sweet and I love your vibes. I recently started my booktube channel and it’s been a scary start but also so fulfilling! I understand how you’re feeling and I’m excited to follow along!

[@bookinhand_]

Thank you so much for the kind words! I just subscribed and excited to follow along your booktube channel as well !! 🥰

[@mindmadeofstars]

I moved from a city of a million people to a city of 80, so I understand the loneliness. I was lucky to find one person who loves books as much as me, but I do wish I had more people who liked what I liked. Ninth House is one of my favorites! I also loved horror and the one person who talks with me about books hates horror! I’m excited for your channel and to hear more about horror books! Earthings messed me up for days, that ending!!! Keep it up❤

[@bookinhand_]

I'm always here to talk horror!! 😊 thank you so much for the kind words, I really appreciate it ❤️

[@danitieneiutub]

I just love the #booktubenewbietag

[@MargotConor]

Welcome! Wishing you success!

[@bookinhand_]

Thank you! ❤️🥰

[@TheBookHerm]

Hi! nice to meet you! I've enjoyed getting to know you a bit through this video. I look forward to watching more of your videos and maybe becoming friends. I hope you are enjoying your booktube channel so far 😃

[@bookinhand_]

Thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate it 😊

[@RockNRollBookClub]

Hi. Fellow booktube newbie here. Letting you know I liked the video. Awesome dog, too.

[@bookinhand_]

Appreciate it friend ! ❤️

[@sharisartproject3662]

I rounded out the end of the year reading mostly high fantasy, which I loved. And I get titles to read from KZbin, too. I’m hearing Ninth House in a few places, also, so maybe it’s probably time for me to read that.

[@bookinhand_]

Yay! It's fun and dark lol hope you enjoy it ! ❤

[@bigkinggorilla8095]

I’ve really found myself enjoying nonfiction as I’ve gotten older. How about you? Do you ever read nonfiction?

[@bookinhand_]

It's been a minute since I read nonfiction but I do have some on my TBR that I would love to get to this year ! 😇

[@keepingupwiththejoneses746]

Books have gotten me through some of my most traumatic years.

[@bookinhand_]

So glad we have them 📚🙏🏼

[@keepingupwiththejoneses746]

@@bookinhand_ for sure!

[@Beach652]

I'm a very simple person so i became a fan as soon as i saw your adorable dog, lol ❤❤. Also, i spy The Wager in your basement book pile - i've been hearing good things about it, have you read it?

[@bookinhand_]

Not yet! I want to read more non fiction this year and I keep hearing I'll love it so hopefully I can get to it soon!!

[@ronnieh8163]

This is unrelated but I love your Tecumseh sweater!

[@bookinhand_]

@@ronnieh8163 thank you!!! I adore her patterns!

[@ronnieh8163]

​@@bookinhand_it's gorgeous! Mine isn't that pretty. I also got back into horror recently, so I wonder if you've read Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman. It's a fantasy/horror set in the Middle Ages, not very scary but pretty good imo.

[@bookinhand_]

@@ronnieh8163 I haven't! I'll def add it to the list! I've seen the cover floating around !

[@MagicianOliver]

Well, Hi there! 😊