Feeling the winter blues...so I joined booktube 🎄 📚 | Booktube Newbie Tag

👋🏾 Hey everyone! This video is inspired by ‪@NickellesNook‬ 's first video, her channel has been wonderful to watch grow. Enjoy and feel free to leave any feedback in the comments.
00:00 - Intro
00:17 - Why did you start this channel?
01:34 - What unique things can you bring to booktube?
02:44 - What are you most excited about?
03:53 - Why do you love reading?
04:51 - What got you into reading?
05:40 - What challenges do you think you'll face?
07:10 - Where do you read?
08:57 - What kind of books do you like to read?
#booktube #booktubenewbietag #booktubenewbie #bookish #blackbooktubers #slowreading #books #tech #computerscience

[@loveaaliyah.7134]

Recently my feed has been blowing up with new black booktubers and I’m living for it!!

[@JoannaKimber]

I saw a black man talking about books and I clicked subscribe. It’s that simple fren

[@sosoul21206]

Yaaaas honey! Exactly

[@rachelmatthews8489]

😂 Me too!

[@Josephinedrose]

Exactly!!

[@AiressReadsToo]

Literally same!

[@girlwiththemagicpen]

Girl, same 🙌🏾😂

[@fictionalfates]

Ahhh, welcome to BookTube!! It's so so exciting to see more Black people on here and you sound like such an awesome person with warm energy! I've subbed, and as someone who's been doing this for a while, it's great to see you here!

[@DolapoAdedokun]

Hi Joel! thank you for your kind comment, and for stopping by. Appreciate it 🙂

[@Yesica1993]

Who cares what anyone's skin tone is?!

[@aaronhaceves]

@@Yesica1993 Shut up :)

[@SausageInTheWhat]

@@Yesica1993If you are not black do not speak on it.

[@Books_and_Budget]

@@Yesica1993because it’s nice to have people who look like you (and maybe see the world the same way that you do) sharing the spaces that you also enjoy.

[@brunoxd151]

As a black man, it's so nice to see more black people getting into booktube, makes me wanna create my own channel someday haha. Welcome bro! I'll check your videos out.

[@Angel_Diyaa]

Please do! we need more of y'all :)

[@saram5659]

Do it!

[@Zoomieszad]

You should!

[@Unpotted]

Definitely agree with you on reading physical books. After staring at a computer screen all day, ink on paper is a relief for both the eyes and the mind. Welcome! 😺✌️

[@DolapoAdedokun]

Appreciate you! Thank you for the welcome, and I'm with you on physical books 🙂

[@barbaraboethling596]

Welcome! It's lovely to gain another intelligent, well spoken reader with an open mind and broad reading tastes.👍

[@DolapoAdedokun]

thank you for your kind comment 🙂

[@IgorSerrate]

Brother, your video appeared in my recommended, as soon as I hit play, I really liked the style and vibe. Hugs from Brazil.

[@DolapoAdedokun]

Thank you Igor! Appreciate it

[@samanthaosei]

For the fellow techie... Book Tropes = Design Patterns

[@Zivilin]

I haven't heard it described like this before but that makes so much sense. 😮

[@NatAsh14]

LOLLL

[@NickellesNook]

Omg HEY! 👋🏾 I’ve only just seen this so apologies! HUUUUUGE welcome to BookTube! What a fabulous video and I know your channel is going to be a hit. It’s so amazing to see more black/POC booktubers! Also, your taste in literature is so interesting. I’m really excited to see more from you. Oh and of course I’ve subbed right away. ☺️🫶🏾 P.S make sure you share your Goodreads or Storygraph so we can all go and follow you. ☺️

[@DolapoAdedokun]

Hey, Nickelle! Thank you so much for the warm welcome. Watching your channel has been such an inspiration! Thanks for the tips on linking to goodreads!

[@NickellesNook]

⁠@@DolapoAdedokunyou’re so sweet! 🥹 thank you! I’m so pleased to see how well you’re doing. 👏🏾✨

[@martha2944]

This is such a sweet interaction, this is truly what the Internet should be for. Good luck to both of you with everything. xx

[@aatibada]

As someone who recently graduated with an Information Systems degree, I can definitely relate to feeling like reading as a hobby is not always well regarded in tech spaces. I’m excited to see someone with a similar background join this community. Welcome to booktube! 🎉

[@DolapoAdedokun]

totally agree! thank you for the warm welcome!

[@maddssmithy]

that's fascinating to me. why isn't reading more popular in tech spaces you think? not an appreciation for the humanities in general? i've seen some people argue that...

[@catcreme]

You would not believe how many educated people are really stuck in their bubble. I've met so many doctors and engineers and they're very smart but only when it comes to their field - they can only talk about their work and that's it. It makes people very capable but so boring, like what do you talk to them about that's not their work? So, seeing someone like you is a breath of fresh air! Welcome to booktube! Hopefully, I'll join the ranks soon :D

[@DolapoAdedokun]

thank you for the warm welcome!

[@yanie3000]

Welcome to booktube! I’ve been watching videos within this niche for over 10 years now and I can count on one hand how many Black men I’ve seen. Your perspective and voice is very much needed. Can’t wait to see what you read!

[@DolapoAdedokun]

thank you for the encouraging welcome!

[@ToySeeker]

The traffic in the window.... is so.... atmosphere, so ambient. ❤

[@eshitasahu]

As a brown girlie…who’s studying engineering and loveees reading…I think I’ve found my favourite KZbinr

[@doyalaundry]

INSTANT booktube fave. Guys... the voice. THE VOICE.

[@gintoxic4283]

as a literature student who feels a bit lonely with her love for reading sometimes because her friends are mostly STEM people, this video made me smile. also, I really enjoy the sound quality in this vid and your voice in general! i'm excited to see where your bookish adventures will lead you.

[@DolapoAdedokun]

So kind of you to say, that made me smile, thank you!

[@NemuiDoraneko]

I completely agree and felt the same! He had such a soothing voice ❤

[@WhateverLulaWants]

You had me at “expand past my current horizons” and “seek the widest perspectives”. Deep respect. Take me with you.

[@OsanyanSushiFan]

So grateful for all the new booktube channels, and for the algorithm showing them to me !! On earth we're briefly gorgeous is an incredible book, I'm looking forward your review 🌞 As for recommendation, if you haven't read it yet, Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson is truly brilliant and I'll never shut up about it!

[@DolapoAdedokun]

Hey, thank you for commenting. And yes, already on the reading list!

[@daisee12]

ur voice is so calming !

[@DolapoAdedokun]

That's so kind! Thank you

[@roselynnmoore3698]

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmer! This is one of my favorite books of all time! The reflection of Kimmer's life, loving our mother earth, learning respiratory with all life, the science of so many different things, and so much more! This book made me reflect on my own life so much!

[@oytser7952]

Your voice and cadence is so calming, the way you express and articulate your thoughts is really compelling, and your smile makes me smile!! And your thumbnail is great! I'm very excited for your videos!

[@TechCoven]

I love how varied your book tastes are! I identify with the struggle & finding the balance between electronic and 'real' books.

[@DolapoAdedokun]

Thank you! It's such a tough balance. Digital is just soooooooo convenient though....hahaha

[@EricKarlAnderson]

Welcome! Great to hear your answers. Making videos about books is definitely a great way to better remember and think about what you’ve read in more depth. I’d have forgot most of what I’ve read if I didn’t record it. 😅 I’ve been getting back into Greek myths after watching an excellent recent series on Amazon prime that describes these stories. Looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts about what you’re reading.

[@DolapoAdedokun]

Hi Eric! thank you so much for your comment! Definitely looking forward to being able to look back at some of these reflections.

[@CGRatedBooks]

Awesome, thanks for participating in this tag. It's comforting and encouraging.

[@HannahsBooks]

Welcome to the warm and wonderful community of booktube. You’ve listed many of my favorite books! Love your calm and thoughtful style. I’m looking forward to your future conversations!

[@DolapoAdedokun]

Thank you so much, Hannah! 🙂

[@corki1017]

Hi Dolapo! I really resonated with this video. I attended an engineering college for my undergrad and got a CS/Math degree, and for my graduate I attended another CS program at a public university. I loved my peers and those programs but they definitely tended to be cultural monoliths! I completely empathize that being a lit fic person in those cultural silos can be discouraging; not being into videogames/anime/fantasy/tech-bro culture has often made me feel a bit like an outcast at times. I’ve found that booktube can be a good outlet for finding people with different interests!

[@DolapoAdedokun]

I can totally resonate with that. CS can be such an echo chamber at times. Thank you for commenting!

[@jennifermaurer3047]

Welcome to the Booktube community! 👋Looking forward to your future post.

[@gabbylikestoread]

WELCOME Dolapo!! Booktube is so fun! I 100% relate to reading a bunch of self-help nonfiction and having the desire to move away from that. Happy to see fellow STEM major in Booktube. I studied Chemical Engineering in college 😀Excited to see more videos from you!

[@DolapoAdedokun]

A fellow engineer! Thank you for the welcome 🙂

[@powerpuff4ever]

Gotta love how effective a thumbnail color pallet can be. Glad to see you and can’t wait to hear your recommendations

[@DolapoAdedokun]

hahah thank you! i really winged it so glad to get this feedback 😆

[@trensshawndy9595]

New follower and welcome. Look forward to hearing your thoughts and sharing your journey. Good to see a black man talking books and ect. Happy Holidays🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@DolapoAdedokun]

thank you! Happy holidays to you as well!

[@jiaaa0402]

I think I can relate to you! I lived abroad for years and made friends who love reading there, but now that I'm back in the U.S. and in a new city, I don't have anyone I can see/talk to regularly who reads much at all. I'm also a STEM person so it was already hard to find those reading friends in the first place 😅 Having the online book community is such a great way to hear about a variety of books and see others' thoughts on what they're reading... somehow I feel such a sense of connection with people I don't even know. Welcome to booktube, I'm so happy to have come across your channel as you seem so kind and interesting ☺

[@DolapoAdedokun]

Thank you for the welcome. Right!! It's really challenging. So excited to have an online community to discuss with!

[@maggiea3154]

Here for the more in depth book discussions! 👏 I also really like your insight about how fiction can teach us more about life than self help can.

[@catehorne9902]

i really resonate with what you said about wanting to properly get to grips with the ideas and perspectives behind the books you read, and also resonate with that eclectic desire to expand into all sorts of genres - i feel like i am also in that place right know where i just want to expand my horizons, both in terms of reading widely but also DEEPLY! I'm really excited to follow your discoveries and discussions 😊

[@DolapoAdedokun]

Thank you for your comment, Cate! Aand totally agree, what a magical thing it is when our curiosity can wander freely 🙂

[@marjandincharge]

Ahhh! I have also seen NickellesNook's booktube newbie tag and have been thinking of participating myself. While I'm not exactly *in* tech (I am a visual designer in the Bay Area), I totally understand what you mean about wanting to broaden your interests in literature. Welcome, welcome! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on all kinds of books (:

[@DolapoAdedokun]

Thank you so much! Am actually trying to get more into design myself. And absolutely do it! So many new people here from this video!

[@marjandincharge]

Maybe I'll muster the courage to do one this weekend 😅 I'm happy to share any design resoruces whenever you feel ready for them!

[@Booksandheather]

Welcome! I’m a math teacher (so STEM-adjacent, but sometimes I get imposter syndrome when I call myself STEM EEKI) who loves to read and sometimes that’s hard for people to comprehend. So happy to have you in this space! You are very well spoken and calming.

[@hypersanitybooks4-kids]

Welcome to Book Tube from the land down under... Australia. Reading books is a way to share lifetimes through infinite possibilities.... Then a movie shatters my mental health causing a mental breakdown. Hypersanity is having a mental breakthrough reaching new heights. Continue your passions friend.

[@unheardopinions2028]

i have not had the greatest day today so i feel so lucky that this popped into my recommended !! the chill music, your calm voice and good book taste, everything in this vid is just so *chef's kiss* its so exciting to see more poc in the booktube space !!! as someone who is poc and also has that combined passion for stem/computer science and literature, i really feel like i've found a kindred spirit (: keep up the great work, i can't wait to see what you put out next !

[@DolapoAdedokun]

Wow, what a touching comment. Thank you so so much, and hope you are feeling better!

[@chiquitasneed9463]

Black man booktubing! IMMEDIATELY subbed😂😂😂

[@amgb0812]

I usually don’t comment, but I just wanted to say welcome to Booktube! Can’t wait to see what you do with your channel!

[@SamanthaPajor]

I love the variety of the books you showed!

[@DolapoAdedokun]

thank you, Samantha!

[@wick3dwords]

Same!! Cant wait to read with you!!

[@ThePaperbackFairy]

Welcome to BookTube Dolapo! I am also in a career with a very specific worldview and culture (I'm an electrical apprentice) and joined BookTube to have discussions with other readers with similar interests. We have some overlap in reading taste in that I enjoy reading books that expand my worldview and allow me to learn about the experiences of others. I subscribe to a lot of channels that talk mostly about fantasy and yes, I love a good fantasy book, but I have been wanting to find other BookTubers with a wider variety of fiction interests, so I'm very happy to find your channel!

[@DolapoAdedokun]

Hello! I totally agree -- I love an immersive fantasy story but also love a book that allows me to learn about the experience of others. Thank you for your comment!

[@terileekline]

Best of luck! 😊

[@readingfuriously]

Love your tone and vibes so here for it alllll ❤

[@Piasays]

Subbed so fast. Looking forward to your in depth reviews 👏🏾

[@jonesie8377]

I love your diverse reading palate! Immediately subscribed 😊

[@bibliophilesam2616]

Just found your channel and so thankful!!! Instant subscriber!

[@ellie0079]

Love it! Subscribed ✅

[@kaislakuurama]

Amazing selection of book examples, I really love how wide variety of books you are interested in, and I have wished to find more booktubers who go deep into the discussions. I’m thrilled to follow and see what kind of content you come up with!

[@DolapoAdedokun]

thank you so much!

[@janetajayi5112]

I want to get back into reading again. I’m glad I found your channel! 😊

[@kapertures]

Nickelle"s Nook sent me here. :) Your answers were beautiful! I hope you have an amazing experience on BookTube.

[@valkyrie794]

Woo exciting! I love seeing more diverse people who read diversely on booktube! Welcome. Subbed the second your profile came up for me, really excited to see what you do!

[@itsamina]

you have such a calming vibe that's so relaxing to watch. looking forward to more videos from you!

[@ashleeplansalot3374]

I think you’re going to bring a great perspective to literature and book tube!! I’m excited to see what books you’re in to!

[@Jamaicanbookbaddie]

Your voice is so soothing 😩💕

[@ayrarajwani]

i love the way you present your thoughts, and i'm looking forward to seeing your channel evolve. good luck!

[@DolapoAdedokun]

You are very very kind, thank you~

[@haleydarko2989]

Subscribed! I can't wait to see you flourish on booktube!

[@VaibhavTTPD]

That's hugeee broo, looking to hear more from you

[@readingaster]

welcome to booktube!! obsessed with the range of the books you showed lol

[@everafterbookchat]

So nice to find you! Welcome!!

[@beccabooked]

Welcome to booktube! 🤗 love the wide variety of books you showed and I’m excited for deeper more thorough reviews!

[@Sarah-uc5ld]

Excited to see where you take your channel!

[@readwitheel]

So happy to come across your channel! Welcome to Booktube ☺️📚

[@savannah1394]

I’m so excited for your channel!! Immediate subscribe! Love this slower/more intentional side of booktube 💗

[@Lenaandthepages]

Oh my goodness, I love how much genuine kindness and curiosity is conveyed through this video. I’m excited to follow along on your journey - what a great spread of books too! 😍

[@natalieskov7355]

I love the books you highlighted!! Such a good mix, it's the same way I read. I also find the nonfiction you highlighted refreshing. Excited to see more from you!

[@RovingRedhead]

Welcome to booktube and looks like you have grown so well already!

[@jaimee-kate]

Welcome!! We're so happy to have you! Subscribed!!

[@KikiLynnie]

Welcome to booktube! You’re a natural in front of the camera 🥰

[@StellaBezemer]

what a lovely soul, your energy is so pleasant. Thank you for sharing, new subscriber :) x

[@midlifebookcrisis81]

Yes! Reading and reviewing with intentionality! ❤ 📚

[@theminimaljess]

Love this video! Super excited about your channel!

[@nymeria941]

Welcome to BookTube! I am excited to see your videos.

[@cynthiainthewild]

I'm loving seeing all these new booktube newbie tag videos and it has inspired me to make my own! But I really resonated with you on feeling challenged by feeling confident in your thoughts and articulating your thoughts. I have a background in literature and still struggle with sharing my book thoughts and opinions, we've got this! 🙌🏼

[@maddssmithy]

just subscribed after this video. audio was really good and crisp. look forward to your next videos and the perspective you bring. especially when it comes to tech. sounds fascinating.

[@shellaneemarie]

Just Subscribed! Looking forward to your perspective and how you plan to share your findings in the books you choose to read :)

[@NicolesBookishNook]

Welcome to BookTube! ❤

[@haley5803]

Welcome! Good luck with your channel 😊

[@racheljones8235]

Subscribed within the first 2 minutes! Looking forward to your thoughts on books moving forward!

[@dayoolorunnisola162]

So good to see a fellow Nigerian here! Subbed!

[@scifictionx]

the aesthetic of this video is just *chef's kiss* also, welcome to booktube, i'm so excited to follow your reading journey here! it's always so heartwarming to see more POC in this space. smth about your vibe tells me you have really great taste in books and will provide some really great insight into all the books you're reading. i guess i have no other option but to go ahead and subscribe asap 😌 cheers 👾

[@jamesbunch8932]

You've got a really nice voice! Nice mix of genres in your list, too. Subbing!

[@BookishIntentions]

I just started a channel! This was super fun to watch! TY

[@anevildoer9252]

Oh wow, I'm so happy that your video was in my recommended on KZbin, because you sound like such a huge breath of fresh air on the booktube space, if I'm honest! I do agree with you, I feel like not many people in book spaces really talk about the ideas the authors tried to explore or introduce in their books! Suscribed to you already, will definitely be looking forward to your future videos and your thoughts about books!!

[@lynnef1988]

You seem very nice and I like the variety of book styles you enjoy reading. You also sound very calm and put your thoughts across well. Subscribed!

[@Pursuit_Of_A_Homestead]

Love the intention you have of being more thorough in your reviews/recommendations! Looking forward to seeing more content 🥳🙌🏽🥂

[@sarajdidion651]

I’m smitten! Can’t wait to see all the intelligent and thoughtful ideas you bring to BookTube! I’m so excited to learn from you.

[@michelleMyBean]

what a fresh addition! I look forward to hearing you!

[@Ursulas_Odds_and_Sods]

Welcome to BookTube! I love your energy and your plans for videos. It's always nice to meet someone else with more serious and intelligent tastes in books.

[@elodie_k221b]

Welcome to booktube! (You have a beautiful voice.)

[@maria5988]

Thanks for introducing me to An Immense World-it sounds right up my alley!

[@themodernbookwoman]

Ah! So happy to find your channel! Welcome! Love what you said about being in an echo chamber. That's why I like to have a diverse group of Booktubers to follow--both in background and taste--and happy to add you to it! I'm hoping to be a diverse voice too--I'm obviously a white woman, but I have a lot of qualities that make my perspective unique. Love this community!

[@chocogirl30]

Hi, nice to meet you, Dolapo :) I really enjoyed this; immediately even, I subscribed within the first 20 seconds haha. Looking forward to hearing you talk about books. Best of luck with your channel!

[@kadibooks]

The newbie booktube tag, made me find your channel 😊.

[@massiahchantel]

Your reading tastes are so immaculate, friend (literally said this out loud while watching 😂)! I'm subscribing right now because I'm intrigued by these (future) deep dives that you spoke about (:

[@bonitaw7658]

so exciting to see a fellow bipoc reader who's also a techie!! subscribed, so excited to keep up with your content!

[@Saize284]

This is truly inspiring Dolapo! I’m excited for the introspection and wisdom you’ll provide in your future videos. I’ll echo giving “Open Water” a read as I think it would really fit your vibe. Wishing you all the success 🎉

[@AnnaShuk]

I'm really happy to stumble upon your channel 💛 Welcome to Booktube! Excited about your videos. Have a joyous journey here.

[@CrankingMyReading]

I’m excited for more content! I look forward to possible discussions about computer science and books together.

[@rosettagrey2851]

Booktube recommendations are working ovettime lately! So glad I came across your video, subbed. Ps: You have the most pleasing voice to listen to haha