Channel Name Announcement + a Life Update

[@MariaPLugo]

Welcome back Amanda! This is a great change for you and to see how this new grows and grows.🤩

[@sandyh8755]

So glad too see you back. I, for one, would love to hear about the books you didn’t like. Can’t wait for your upcoming content.

[@KatieFitzgerald]

Welcome back! I love the new channel name. I'm also in a season where I listen to mostly audiobooks. I'd love to hear who some of your favorite audiobook narrators are.

[@tammylong111]

So happy to see you back! Love the new name!

[@debbieperleberg8230]

I remember how crazy life was when I went back to teaching full time after being a stay at home mom for 9 years. We had kids in HS, MS and Elementary and they were active and involved in so many extra curricular activities. The time goes by so fast. Our youngest is a senior in college now. I love the new rebranding name change. It’s perfect! HUGS

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Yes! Life is definitely crazy right now!

[@mitzireadsandwrites]

On the Middle Shelf sounds fantastic! It does makes sense to everything in your life, so yay for an update!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you so much Mitzi!

[@nancypicksbooks]

Welcome back! Love that you shared what many have gone through. Things change (what we read, our focus, availability, etc.) as we get older, as our children grow, and as we evolve. All of the video ideas you talked about sound great...but ultimately, you do what you are able and what you want! 😊

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you so much!

[@harisa-esquiredtoread7367]

It's nice to see you!! I also do a lot more audiobooks than usual (2 year old in daycare, work full time) and can definitely relate to tastes switching. I'm looking forward to hearing your romance recs!

[@mollyalladin2431]

I so understand being a busy mom and trying to find time to do it all. I am sure you will succeed!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you. It is definitely a challenge.

[@barbararyba734]

Great to see you back Amanda. I appreciate the update. Just an idea, share how you manage to read with a full-time job. I work full-time also but manage to read often. Share how you do it because I commonly hear, "I don't have time to read." Reading is really good for mental health so please encourage others by sharing how you motivate yourself to read, Welcome back. You were dearly missed.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

This is a great idea! Thanks!

[@wendyhoward2699]

So glad you’re back. Blessings.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@marymargaretney1501]

Those of us who want curly hair have straight hair. Arrrrrggggghhhhh!

[@glendaw5221]

I love your “new” hair style! And I’ve missed you. Glad to have you back!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thanks Glenda! I'm glad to be back!

[@phague85]

Love the new name for your channel…looking forward to Tuesdays!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@kerryrobinson9715]

Yay! So very glad you’re back!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you! I'm glad to be back!

[@strangementalitypaperYT]

I relaxed my hair from age eleven to age twenty-three. I went naturally curly again in 2017. I'm mixed but unlike my Black side, my hair is actually really greasy. When I get tired of it taking up too much time, I just cut it off. Haha. Congrats on going back to work full time. You're too talented to be hidden away at home!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Aw thank you so much ☺️

[@melissacole2534]

Welcome back! Looking forward to more videos!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@WildeBookGarden]

Welcome back Amanda! you've got so much going on, take care of yourself and make content when you can and when you want! 💗 of course I love your natural hair but it's also a form of self-love to recognize when you need to prioritize other things to help manage your stress 🥰

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Yes! And thank you ☺️

[@thecampinglibrarian]

Glad to see you are back with a new brand!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@michelleneal2023]

Hey, Amanda!!! I'm so glad you're back. No way you're turning 39!!! You look amazing!!! Your hair is so beautiful. I loved your curly hair, but I really LOVE the way your hair is now. At least we'll get a video from you once a week, and I'm happy. Great video!!! Next Tuesday can't come fast enough. Take care😊😊😊

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Aw you are so kind Michelle. Thank you so much!

[@sandyokey1019]

Welcome back, Amanda!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@rachaelbird9250]

It's nice to have u back 😊

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thanks! It's nice to be back!

[@lyndaihlan6247]

I was so happy to see your post! Glad you’re back!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Yay! Thank you!

[@debraker]

Great to have you back! Love your hair!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!!

[@nancyjones1093]

Good to see you back. Missed you.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Aw thank you!

[@BernasBookishAdventures]

Welcome back Amanda. I am excited for your next content 🎉

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you so much Berna!

[@pjlacey3990]

I love the Rebranding and I appreciate the explanation. Honestly, I just come to see you and your amazing personality, so for me, either name is fine. It will be so good to have you back. I get busy life though. Congratulations on everything new! A bookshelf tour would be fun! Have a great weekend!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you so much 😊

[@breannawilliamson9787]

I love the name! Welcome back!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@jenniferdobbs7092]

Love your hair. Glad you're back. Though I'm not much od a romance reader, i will still be here. Have a great day.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

I will still be covering a multitude of genres just more romance than usual 😉

[@maryhunt3279]

I missed you! Happy you are back.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

I missed you too!!

[@WilsonHillWorks]

Would love to know your Pango information :) And I’m here for anything you decide to upload, Amanda - changing genres and styles and all!

[@paperbacksandponytails]

I'm so glad your back, I missed you lots Amanda🥰. I was honestly thinking of changing my channel name too, because I don't wear ponytails all that much anymore😂. But everyone knows me by it.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Hey. You do what's best for you. Sometimes you need a change to just feel more like yourself. 😁

[@SouthernTravelGuru]

Funny, I literally just found you a couple days ago and subscribed. Just now when I looked at my new videos for the day, I saw your face and your channel name and was wondering when in the world I subbed to "On the Middle Shelf." haha I get it now that I've watched. I look forward to your upcoming videos with your new hair, new genres, and new channel name. 🥰

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

I am so glad you're here! 😊

[@wendyp6198]

So glad to see you!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@OceanaGottaReadEmAll]

Love that you’re back and love the changes! 💓

[@lakeyshiamayo6616]

Yay glad you are back! Missed you!! I love your hair and the new update! My reading has changed too I'm more into audiobooks too. I been into more young adult not much I think because I'm read books with my 14 years old for her battle of the books. I'm also reading lots of elementary books with my 4 years old daughter. Glad you are back.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you so much! I love reading books along side my kiddos! ❤️

[@EntertheBook]

Great update and I love your hair whatever it looks like ❤

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@christinaalbee6874]

I am there with you. I think I have only read maybe 4 or 5 books this summer. We have been so busy.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

It has just been nuts! & flown by so fast!

[@angiegarza1145]

Welcome back!!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@cathy2142]

Welcome back🎉❤

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@whatbringscorinajoy2724]

Yay! So glad your back. I’ve been gone too but have been considering coming back in November

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

I hope everything is going well for you. ❤️

[@maryannhorner1900]

So glad ur back!! I’ve missed you. Would love to see your top 10 audio books. I’ve just recently gotten into them and would love some recs. 🤓 Also looking forward to theBooktube Besties Getaway. Woot! Woot! You guys are the best friends I’ve never met 🤪

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Aw thank you. I can definitely put together a list of top audiobooks. I'm pretty sure I have one already so you might search my channel backlog to see if you can find it. I will work on an update though!

[@genestacy6723]

Amanda, I am pleased to be a subscriber to your channel, and I cannot wait for your future content! I have loved your content under your previous channel name, “The Curly-Haired Reader”, so I was wondering if you will be porting your content from your previous channel over to this one, or will be submitting all new content for this channel? Either way, cannot wait to see what you have planned!

[@lindseyberrum]

Sounds great!!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@justbelieve1554]

Welcome back! You were missed!! I'm up for whatever videos you want to make. I just love bookish content!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@barbbickett2775]

I love your hair and the new name of your channel!!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!!

[@librariesandlabradors]

Coming from someone with straight hair and zero background, I am genuinely shocked the hair you’re wearing now is easier than your naturally curly. It looks amazing either way, but girl if this hair look is easier just know you look drop-dead gorg.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Aw you're so sweet! Thank you!!!

[@EssentiallyBooked]

Love the changes and the transparency! Thanks for sharing and wishing your new journey all the best!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you so much!

[@GailFuhlman]

I found your channel by accident, a subscriber.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Well I'm so glad you're here!!

[@talandacampbell6873]

❤❤❤nice tosee wondered what happened to you. Looking forward to seeing your weekely videos hope all goes well 😊😊😊

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@jodiechapdelaine2458]

So glad you are back. We all are ever changing. You were missed.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Aw thank you so much!

[@lindseycassick4100]

Hey girl glad to see you back!!! Changes are great! You go ahead and live your life to the fullest love, I'm glad to see your okay❤ I know a few of us were worried something happen to you, glad to see it is positive changes and just life blooming for you! Please know we'll be here for you when your available no worries ❤

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Oh my goodness. Your concern means the world to me. Sometimes you wonder if anyone will even notice and to know I had so many people asking about me just made me feel so loved❤️

[@terriw342]

So glad to see you back, Amanda! I've been wondering and hoping all was ok. Love the new channel name!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you! Yes all is well. Just very busy!

[@noreenroux193]

Welcome back you were missed😊. You always look beautiful. I love the new name.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you so much!!

[@SueJacksonDE]

Congrats on the new job, new look, and channel rebrand! That's funny - I would have thought that natural curls would take less work than straightening (I keep my hair very short!). I listen to a lot of audios, too - I always have a book in print and another on audio going. I wondered if you ll would be doing another getaway together - that looked like a lot of fun!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Oh yes, our getaways are an annual tradition now. We look forward to it all year long!

[@carlaking3459]

I love the new name, just glad you are back!! New season of life :) I knew you had alot of life changes and always am amazed at what you girls all do plus outside job, kids and activities increase as they grow older, and family life!! It can be overwhelming and glad you took time to "pause and reevaluate" !! Always good to do periodically :) Just enjoy these years, they are the best and do go fast! But I learned taking "ME" time also makes you a better mom and all around healthy individual !! So good for you. Amanda!!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you so much!

[@lovelydaywithholly]

Change can be really exciting sometimes!!!! Glad you’re back!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you so much Holly! I'm glad to be back!

[@percydoeseverything]

A little re-branding is never a bad idea! Glad to see you back

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@jenniferblock7490]

Love the new name!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@lindaklinedinst9236]

I am so so glad that you are back. I have been missing you a great deal. Oh believe me I totally understand about curly hair - if I let my hair grow out it will get curly in a minute’s time and once it gets that way I cannot do nothing with it because it is so ungodly thick so I keep my hair real short so I do not have to deal with the thick hair and trying to wash thick curly hair. I do miss seeing your beautiful curly hair but I do not blame you for having it the way you want it to make your life so much easier. I will be following you over on Instagram and I will subscribe to your New Channel. Take Care & Happy Reading ❤️🤗🍁🍂☕️🔰❤️

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I've been missing this community so much!

[@livslibrary]

Welcome back friend! Excited to see the new things to come. 🤗

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you so much!!

[@melindaforry644]

Welcome Back!! I’ve missed “Until next time…see ya!” 😊 And I have to say, you look gorgeous! Absolutely love your hair color and style. Looking forward to your next video! ❤️ Melinda

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you so much Melinda!!

[@jaynehunter-ar]

Good for you for adapting and adjusting to an ever evolving life-taking care of yourself and your priorities is to be admired. Glad to see you back!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you so much! I'm happy to be back in action!

[@SaraMGreads]

Great new channel name!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@kfp10596]

Love the new name and that you are back. I like a lot of the same genres as you so looking forward to recommendations. Your hair is beautiful! Take care of yourself.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you so much Kim!

[@jollyaboutbooks1502]

So glad you are back Amanda - you’ve been missed!❤️

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you so much!

[@jamiecoutu]

Yay! Welcome back!! Love the new name and the reasoning behind it. I can definitely relate to all the mid-life stuff. So glad to have you back. :)

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thanks Jamie!!

[@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore]

Welcome back Amanda! I love how you have your hair styled in this video. It is absolutely luxurious. I would have guessed your age as late 20’s. You look young for your age. I’m glad you are well and finding a way to fit us back into your schedule. Audiobooks are a necessity for busy lifestyles. As a retiree I still prefer having my hands free to do projects while listening to my books. When I worked full time, and had a very long commute, audiobooks were my only choice for reading. ❤

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you Katie! You are so sweet and understanding. Yes audiobooks are saving me right now!

[@JacquelineCaron]

'welcome back' - have missed watching your videos .... but can truly understand how motherhood/life gets in the way .. your life changes as your children grow too. looking forward to seeing videos from your next Book-tube Besties gathering! 😊🍂🍁🎃

[@lindseyreads5450]

Welcome back! The new name sounds perfect for you.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!!

[@overrtherainbow]

Yay, so happy to see you back!! I absolutely LOVE the new name. It's perfect. I'm a 39 year old Midwest curly girl as well, so I definitely understand the struggle that comes with curly hair. You look great either way, and should always do what's best for you! Looking forward to what's to come! ❤

[@lindseyslittlelibrary4300]

So excited that you are back!!!

[@bytesofmemory]

I love the name and love seeing you on here! Excited to see you whenever you have the time! Life can get crazy and I am glad you are still enjoying reading and creating videos occasionally! Curly hair is so fun and so hard all at the same time! Yours looks beautiful any way you choose to wear it!

[@darlenefarley8193]

I love the new name and your hair looks good

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@darlenefarley8193]

Your very welcome so glad you are back have missed you

[@MLLatUtube]

Welcome back! I have missed you.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

I have missed you too!!

[@katsnoveladventures1863]

I love your new channel name and the reasons you chose it. 😊 I’m excited for your new adventure, Amanda. 🎉

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thanks so much 😊

[@tammyd4208]

Welcome back, Amanda, definitely have missed you and glad you’re back! 🎉 As far as content, maybe some autumn themed reading or cozy books you’ve read? I also have always loved when you’ve recommended audiobooks since you listen to so many of them.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Great ideas! Thank you Tammy!

[@caitlinlove7030]

Glad your back! I would love to see an upcoming releases that your interested in video. ❤❤

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

That is definitely on the agenda!

[@MKReads]

Glad you’re back! Definitely would like to see a video of the books you didn’t like as much as the ones you did.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

I'll have to do that then. Although in all fairness I probably dnf'd most of the awful ones.

[@MKReads]

@@OnTheMiddleShelf DNF’s are a good practice. I have had to DNF several times this year!

[@Kiki-zu9ip]

I love the new name and the meaning behind it. I'm so happy you are back!

[@jilltatro9324]

Happy to see you back (love the hair all the ways😊) I completely feel the struggle with physical books… I’m mostly audio too and will sometimes “plan” to read more physical and then fail. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Yes! I always think I'm going to have time and then I just don't 🫤

[@michellemyers4900]

I'm so glad your back! Although I'm not a romance reader I will still wach your videos for your personality and all your fun updates!!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

I will still be covering a multitude of genres 😉

[@colettelaing1220]

Welcome back Amanda! You were missed!! 🎉 Looking forward to hearing what you have been reading!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@stephaniereese4949]

Love the reason you chose this name! It sounds like the perfect choice

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!

[@sirvashae1726]

Glad you are back. I’d been thinking about you recently and was really missing your content. As a full time working mom I can totally relate to heavily relying on audiobooks. I’m not a big romance reader but have gotten amazing middle grade and historical fiction recs from you so I hope you get back into that mood at some point.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

I've actually just started picking up historical fiction again and I have apparently been missing it a ton!

[@KathyBaier]

welcome back! missed you. Love the new channel name!!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Aw I missed you too!! Thank you!

[@MegBookishRamblings]

I like the new name and congrats on being back. Being a curly haired gal myself, I can relate to the amount of time it can take to style the locks. I think your hair looks great no matter what. Glad you're enjoying reading, Ive also been reading mostly audiobooks due to being busier in the last month.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you! I'm glad to be back!

[@JohnSaxon-vw5vi]

All I can say is that I love the new name suits you and prayers and blessings for you and your husband and your 4 beautiful kids love your Aussie family friend John ❤❤❤

[@stampincass]

start at the beginning - a very good place to start! Love the new channel name - I got the middle grade books part but so cool how it ties in to the other bits as well! Practically perfect in every way! I used to exclusively read romance - you're right, it's very easy to follow, it ends well (almost always) and they are quick! I look forward to hearing about great romances from you (do you lean clean or spicy?)

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

I lean clean but don't mind a little spice if it is well done. Just depends on my mood at the time of reading.

[@victoria9663]

So happy to see you back! 😍. And hooray for bookshelf reorganizing, can't wait to see that one!

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

That one is coming up next! So you won't have to wait long!

[@CozyReaderKelly]

Welcome back! The Minnesota Book Festival sounds fun. Maybe I should try and take a trip down to the cities to join you.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Yes!!! We need to get together!!

[@TeresaGuertin]

Welcome back Amanda! I'm going to look forward to Tuesdays now, yay! I love you book tube beasties! 😊❤

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!!

[@mariasmiles68]

Yay! I am a naturally curly hair gal, too, so I totally get it. I'm glad you are back. I'm always interested in hearing about both book likes and dislikes. I've never been to the MN book festival - I guess I don't know much about it.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

It is fun! Mostly local authors.

[@cheryledmunds7373]

I love the new name.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Aw thanks! ☺️

[@Angelareadsalot]

Nice to see you again! Love the meaning behind the new name, and your hair looks beautiful. I’m also a mostly audio girl. If you have enough to fill a video, I would love to see a recommendation video for clean romance. Looking forward to the upcoming favorites vid~ Happy Fall! 🍁

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

I could definitely do that. Let me think on it!

[@andeeheartsbooks7447]

Welcome back. Happy to see you with any kind of hair. Love the new name.

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you 😊

[@kerrylagerwall222]

Missed you Amanda! Glad you're back.❤

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

Thank you!!

[@Mkayreadsandvlogs]

Missed you

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

I missed you too!

[@TeresaGuertin]

Besties! I can't type, Lol😂

[@jamesbaird1342]

So, curly confused me I subscribe to others R.R. comes to mind. Great channel BTW. I'm not a mid. grade reader so often I would skip that on your channel. However I still subscribe and will continue to watch for your reviews thanks 😊

[@OnTheMiddleShelf]

I read fairly widely so I'm so glad you continue to stick around!