I'm Bad at Booktube

[@barbaratweten9132]

You're one of my favorite booktubers! You give enough of a synopsis that I want to read a book but you don't give too much away. You read a lot so you have a lot of great recommendations. Keep it up.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thanks. That's so kind

[@joshhh317]

For what it's worth, I found your channel through the Books in the Freezer podcast, and though I watch and enjoy the content of many booktubers, you're one of two I've ever felt so moved to support on Patreon. It's a neat little community that you've crafted and cultivated! I know this video was meant to be funny, and it was! Just make sure to also give yourself all due credit!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

That's very kind. And thank you for your support

[@GangstarComputerGod]

You’re the only book tuber I watch so you’re doing something right

[@JeffMoreland-rb7sw]

You're my favorite book reviewer!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Wow thanks

[@2minstral]

You are doing great! Keep up the excellent work! 👍😎👍

[@socaltoobie8984]

Awww Rachel! Don’t sell yourself short! 😊 We are all here because we ❤ your content! I wouldn’t change a thing!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I'm stunned by everyone's kind comments. Thank you

[@maxturgeon89]

Honestly, I hear a lot of what makes your channel special in this video. In particular, too many Booktubers give basically the same description, which is pointless, I can read the Goodreads/publisher summary myself. I'm here so I can hear about what you thought of a book, so I'm glad that's what you spend your time on!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thank you

[@sjtaylor0]

I love the low-key and personable vibes that your videos have :)

[@willstack6188]

It’s all good, you always give 100% effort….& We love you ❤ !

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Aw thanks

[@cristawocadlo7025]

You are the only booktuber i follow. I think your summaries are just right. Keep going, i'll be watching and reading 🤩👏

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Aw that's a high honor

[@seandchoi]

I just had to comment...You are one hell of a booktuber! You're style over substance, just like a good book itself. Keep up the good work!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Aw thanks. I don't know about that

[@Mcfishmeister]

You’re doing awesome!!

[@anirbandutta1371]

You are raw and real. Love your channel. You helped me with many book recommendation. 🙌🙌😊

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thank you

[@BornAragorn]

I enjoy how you do things. Your 'format' is more real that most of the other 'fluffy' ones... Keep being you. 📚

[@velvettrance3173]

Trust me, you are AWESOME at booktube! I love the way you review books. Your channel is entertaining, fun and genuinely helpful. Thank you for all the great content!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Aw thanks for your kind words

[@clancyconnolly495]

Keeping it real, Rachel! That is why I love watching you- I love your content and how you do just go off the cuff- it seems more relatable and honest. Stay the way you are-it's definitely working (even if the algorithm tries to say otherwise)!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Appreciate it

[@CriminOllyBlog]

This was great! Am totally down for doing my own version 😂 I totally agree with a lot of the other commenters- the things you see as flaws are what makes your channel great

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Do it!

[@EricBowersTrekkie]

Cut that out! You're one of my favorite youtubers! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@jjnewbold]

You're my favorite KZbinr. Please keep up the good work.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

That's crazy nice. Thanks Jeremy

[@DarkWatcherDS]

You're in my top 5 favorite booktubers. You've had so many fantastic recommendations and explain it super well.

[@socaltoobie8984]

I would agree! Top 5!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Top 5? That's very humbling

[@NevsBookChannel]

I like that you give very brief plot synopses. Whenever I’m watching a video that starts to go in depth on the plot, I skip forward.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Same 😅

[@mikesnyder1788]

Absolutely LOVE your channel, Ms. Rachel!!! And as I may have said before even my non-SF reading wife (who loves mystery novels) will stop in her tracks when she hears one of your reviews in play. Her usual question is... "So what's Rachel up to today?" Please keep up the great work and keep those reviews coming. Warm regards from your neighbor to the south (Ohio, USA, that is...)

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Aw I love that! Thanks for sharing

[@michellesmelancholia]

Your channel is iconic imo.... "and the story goes from there" hahaha love it!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

😄

[@TheHammy1987]

Honestly, I watch a lot of booktubers but you're one of my all-time-favorites, precisely because you tell me enough about a book to make me want to read it but not enough so the story is spoiled for me. I love that and I have gotten soo many great recommendations here and found some of my new favorite authors. And I really enjoy that you're candid and not over-edited. Keep doing what you're doing, I think you're great at it! ❤

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Appreciate your kind words

[@AntisocialAuntie]

We had training on how to do book talks as a library employee and you do it PERFECTLY! We are told to say just enough to get them interested in checking out the book, without telling them our favorite parts. Let them experience the awesome parts and reveals. So you have a library employee endorsement 🥰

[@Unpotted]

Make that 2 library endorsements. 😺✌️

[@Jesse-ld7sm]

Haha I love this.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

That is really interesting

[@nevskislake]

I love your channel. You, Cameron Chaney, and Kasha from Horror Sickness, were the first booktuber/horrortuber channels I started watching. Since that time, (2019 or 2020?) I have subscribed then unsubscribed to several booktubers, but I am still watching your channel. I love how low key your videos are. It just feels like I am catching up with a friend.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I appreciate that! I always recognize your handle when you comment. I appreciate that we connected last year

[@typicalbooks]

This was fun! I've been guilty of not giving good warnings like the puppy thing too. It seems the most popular booktube hosts don't edit much or do anything fancy (makes me want to stop trying haha). Being busy definitely affects most of your style but you roll with it effortlessly!

[@Octobig]

you're one of my favorite booktubers! 📚✨ i really love that your channel is down-to-earth; just sitting in front of your bookshelves without any distracting editing or animations. you feel very authentic & honest (in your reviews, too!), which i'll always prefer over excessively "produced" stuff. (also, we share the same opinion on movie trailers, so i'm actually super happy that you don't give too much away in book summaries!!)

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thanks. I appreciate it

[@BookishDaddy]

I feel this on a deep level 😂 but for real love your channel! Keep crushing it

[@danielrichardson3946]

On my way to find the chocolate video 😂

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Tag me when you do 😂

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Haha I will not help you find. But it's there

[@JasonsWeirdReads]

Great video!! I once had very noticeable egg yoke in my beard on a video, so I had to laugh at the chocolate story.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Haha now I want to look for your egg beard video

[@TepidShambles]

🤣 Congratulations on hitting 30K subscribers Rachel

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thank you!!

[@paulallison6418]

Hi Rachel, all the things you say you are bad at combine to make your channel unique, please don't change!

[@saraevans9284]

I like your bookshelf backdrop. I sometimes try to read the titles. I appreciate the simplicity of your reviews. You give enough information to create interest. Keep on doing what you do! I'll be here, ready for new reading material suggestions, chocolate on your face or not!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Haha thank you!

[@sylviashanabrough6515]

I love your channel. Girl, give yourself more credit. I enjoy the way you just give a brief synopsis of a book without giving too much away. Trust me, your viewers know how much children can change a mom's work ethic. Family always comes first. I do not know how you read so many books while being a wife and mom. So, please keep churning out those great reviews.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Appreciate it

[@TheBookclectic]

😂❤ But you are a great BookTuber! I love your videos!

[@samfowler2073]

Being bad at something is the first step to being kind of good at something.

[@debhanzlik540]

You have a great channel! Thank you for sharing your time with us ❤👹🤡🤖🚀🪐👽💀😱

[@mimirudollfie3532]

I hope you’re not beating yourself up about the things you think you’re not doing well at. I look forward to seeing your new videos whenever you post. I love your content and you’re one of the best KZbinrs that I enjoy watching. 😊 Keep going! You are doing amazing! ❤

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Mostly a fun roast. I think it's important to recognize my weaknesses

[@Nickzstuff]

Only recently discovered this channel and I didn’t even pick up on any of these. Keep doing you, the channels good!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

If you keep watching there might be another chocolate incident

[@fjuran1]

Love your rapid fire reviews, and have discovered many titles I would otherwise have not heard of. Keep it up, just keep reading and reviewing. Thank you.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thank you

[@Darth_Blink]

I've never been into booktubers. Still, i suscribed to your channel almost immediatly after my 1st vid. You're good, do not change!!! ❤

[@FrankOdonnell-ej3hd]

this video is a good example of the truism that what many people think of as problems or shortcomings really aren't that at all especially when compared to the things others have to deal with. I've seen MANY badly done yt videos not just the book review kind but on just about every subject you can imagine and some are even downright offensive to any normal person but are not taken off. I appreciate that you're not afraid to own up to what you see as mistakes though unfortunately admitting to errors doesn't always earn approval from others but may even be seen as a sign of weakness and an invitation to further criticism. Even nice people will sometimes do this but I guess that's just what we call human nature haha.. be well and keep up the GREAT work!⚛

[@Jesse-ld7sm]

Well said!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Wow thanks for the kind comment

[@David-sg1yi]

I recently subscribed to your channel and I have found many books to add to my TBR list. I like that you do not give an entire synopsis of a book. You give enough of a teaser to make it interesting. I also like that you often mention or talk about the classic version of a trope or story line and then suggest a more modern version. No one else seems to do this and I like it because it gives some background to a genre or a sub-genre that I can check out for myself. Finally, you give very specific reasons why you like or don't like a particular book and if you didn't like a book you say so without trashing the author, the book itself, or readers who might actually like the book. I like that you often mention that you had fun reading a book. Reading is supposed to be fun. You get straight to the point and don't spend too long on any one book. And you don't review the same books that others do which is awesome. Thanks so much for all that you do on this channel.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Why thank you for the kind words

[@ChristinaJenkins36]

You are one of my favorite booktubers, I love the off the cuff way you review books. You’re fun and funny and I value your opinion. Thank you!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Appreciate it

[@charlesdickens6025]

I really enjoy the lady in front of her library. I have purchased several books and series based on your commentary. Keep it up!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thank you

[@cecethompson914]

I love your channel. I’m not really in to thrillers any more (just due to different phases of life), but I still like to watch your content. I refuse to delete your channel!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Oh I appreciate that

[@CathyHarrison-bd8vi]

You are my favorite Booktuber. I love your style of reviewing books. You be you and know you are one of the best on KZbin that review books. I love simple and basic.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

That's very kind

[@isam.2653]

I love your channel and i think you’re doing great ❤ I did mention occasionally that I love vlogs and really liked the few you did in the past but I can only imagine how much work people need to put into them so I can understand not prioritising something like that when this is not your full time job 😊

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I keep trying to finish a vlog. I started the footage back in April

[@Some-Guy-]

You're the only booktuber who's every video is a Must Watch for me. We have very similar likes and dislikes - and your reviews are exactly what I'm looking for: tone, setting, plot setup, technical execution and major takeaways. Exactly what I need to determine if a book is for me, and not so much that the experience of letting the book unfold is ruined. I don't mind the lack of whizzbang technical effects or artistry; I've usually got youtube going on a sidemonitor while I'm working on other monitors. Keep doing what you're doing, you're awesome.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Appreciate it. Thank you

[@thehighground_]

I enjoy your channel and your reviews. I think it's wonderful as is. I've picked up a hand full of books that you've talked about and they're some of my favorite recent reads.

[@debashisbandyopadhyay13]

You are a great booktuber. Actually one of my favourite. Always consider your words on books especially when it comes to horror.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Oh thank you

[@tcdewijk3511]

I don't even know what a tag is

[@TheShadesofOrange]

It's usually when booktubers all answer the same questions

[@bubba_sawyer]

You don’t suck at any of that, I’m new to your channel, and you’ve been solid in every video I’ve watched!! Thank you for the content.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

That's very kind

[@leezirkle7840]

Rachel, I love your channel. Don't change a thing.

[@cindywingetbooks]

You sound sooo much like myself! I could repost 2/3 of this video for things that I do wrong in mine! I am also a mom and only have time for very basic videos. My one year anniversary on BookTube is coming up in a month and this just might be the perfect tag!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Do it!

[@gugu532]

Your communication skills r on point really fluid convos. I got to know amazing books through you.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Aw thanks... when I'm not flubbing titles

[@PICODEGAYYO]

I love your reviews Rachel! You describe books in such an intriguing and approachable way ❤️

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thanks

[@Jillybeanzxo]

I love your channel for all the reasons you’ve said make you a “bad booktuber” ! ❤

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Aw well that is sweet. I definitely have flaws

[@PageTurnersWithKatja]

Congrats on 30k! 🎉 well deserved 💛✨️

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thank you

[@eclectic9210]

I basically watch you and Secret Sauce. I think you're amazing!The lack of editing works and I appreciate your no spoiler approach. And btw I like your thumbnails.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Aw I appreciate that you watch us both because Whitney is a class above in editing

[@alannahatkins9230]

You are one of my favorites 😍. Seriously you are not a bad booktuber❤

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Oh thank you

[@BookishasKel]

I don't often comment but I feel some kind of way about this really early into this video. Anyone who wants to correct you on names or titles, mistakes you make, etc... you are here doing the daggone thing. Are they? You are amazing and brave, doing something that is important to you. I love that you are living out one of your passions and being authentic. So I know it is difficult to be judged by people, but my encouragement is to try not to focus on people who want to bring you down. You are human and you make mistakes like every other person, and anyone who wants to point them out is the problem and not you 💕 I wish I had the grit to start a KZbin channel and you should be super proud of yourself for all that you do! 😊

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thank you for the kind comment

[@readittwice]

NO YOU ARE NOT! love your content, warm hugs

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Oh thank you!

[@johnjones1510]

You are awesome! I’ve read a lot of the books you recommend. Just keep being you. Screw the haters!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Haha thanks

[@gabrieldutra8697]

You're a great content creator, I've had plenty of awesome reads following your recommendations. Keep up the good work!!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thank you

[@toniblessing4624]

You are perfect. Don’t change a thing. 😊

[@sludgemouf780]

I like all of your videos. Keep doing things the way you do them.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thanks

[@jameshicksmedia3339]

I've been subscribed to you for years, and have brought dozens of books based on your recommendations

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thanks

[@filmtrek8814]

I follow three or four booktubers and you are one of them. A lot of booktubers are very flashy and fancy with their perfect make up and hair and colour coordinated bookshelves 😅but they usually talk about very popular and well known books. I enjoy your channel, because I discover books I never heard of.So, thank you 😊🚀🛸

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I'm humbled to be among such a small group

[@billyjohnston4244]

You are fine,a real person who we love you just as you are.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thank you

[@TheNoviceReader]

You are up there as one of my favourite booktubers! I can't even count how many horror recommendations I've gotten from your videos.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thank you

[@tariaurora9276]

Your synopsis are perfect, you give enough information about what the book is about and without spoilers. Sometimes other BookTubers will mention something that might not be important to the plot but would still be more fun to find out while reading the book and for me that is a spoiler. So if it’s a book on my tbr or I know I will read soon I usually skip that part of the review, but I know I don’t have to worry about that with your reviews. I also don’t like hate rants, I have stopped watching some BookTubers because of that and it wasn’t like they were ranting on books I like, I just don’t like that kind of negativity. As for the rest of what you do “bad”, I find no issue with, your channel is all about the books and that is enjoyable to watch just as a much as the other more “fancier” channels.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Appreciate it. Thanks

[@shakodeycarson9253]

I think just being consistent is what’s important. Constant viewers are here for your personality and the extras and editing are NOT important. Also I play and listen to a lot of videos while cooking and other things so I typically don’t notice hair/makeup stuff 😊

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Appreciate that. And good to know I'm not the only one who mostly listens to KZbin

[@edwardsjarje]

I love your reviews precisely because it’s not a book report. I dislike immensely having more information about the book than I would like. You let us explore the books for ourselves. Thank you for that!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Glad to hear it

[@negi8028]

You are my favourite booktuber. I love your pacing and avoidance of details that make reading boring and less interesting if you know them. I think your channel is for those who are very serious readers.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thanks

[@TheMike28212]

Congratulations on 30k! Your channel is amazing so keep doing what you do. 😊

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thanks for your support Mike

[@jamesc5233]

I love this channel! You're doing an amazing job!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thanks

[@eppbot]

You’re wonderful!!!

[@TManNick17]

I like your less is more summaries. I never want to know what the book is about in advance, and I feel like you give enough for me to figure out if a book is for me or not. And that's all I need.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

That's what I prefer so I always try to do the same

[@teslagoth9401]

I enjoy the vague descriptions. By the time I get to the book, I’m going in blind which is ideal 🦄🪩 book hauls are definitely better if you read the book first. I would have never read Gothikana 😂 Edit: how can you forget a puppy murder lol

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Haha I do question myself on the puppy murder

[@books-on-a-wire]

I'm amazed that you're not using a script because you speak so concisely and articulately I figured you had some sort of teleprompter. 😂 I watch a lot of horrortube and you are one of my favorites. You are short, sweet, and to the point and you focus on the books, and I've gotten some of my favorite books from your recommendations. Keep up the great work!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I feel like my constant title flubs give away my lack of script

[@books-on-a-wire]

@@TheShadesofOrange but you say those flubs with confidence so... 😂 We all make mistakes like that, I know what you mean to say. Still doesn't detract from quality reviews!

[@Darrkness]

Don't feel bad. I'm a bad subscriber. While I do like & watch or listen to all your videos, I don't always comment. Sometimes it may be on the way to work or during my lunch break and forget to go back (like this one, lol.)

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Haha I do the same.

[@charmainemoore2145]

I love your channel!! You are one of my favorite Booktubers. Don't change a thing. BTW...I hate livestreams. Never watch them.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thanks that is very kind

[@Yvette.T]

Love this 🖤 I usually have a little chuckle when you mispronounce a name/title 😅 I appreciate you and your channel 😊

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Ha that's fair. I have another embarrassing coming next week on Thursday. I struggle haha

[@Castabulan]

The humility.

[@karenmiller1105]

To be completely honest, I follow a lot of booktubers however I only watch the book review/wrap,up videos. Nothing else. At all. I love and appreciate learning about new books to read. It’s that simple. I don’t need or want anything fancy. Love,your channel just the way it is.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Appreciate that

[@cali4nia420]

i subscribed when i found your dune book reviews. i liked your reviews and you have great recommendations also 👍

[@Heimdall6581]

You do you... Your channel's great as it is...

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thanks

[@jakobwetzel7065]

I only follow 4 or 5 booktubers and you’re one of them. So you’re doing it right.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I'm humbled to be part of such a small group

[@josephiyeke8946]

Thank you for the video!

[@KanyeWestLyricalGenius]

I love the content!

[@Artfully_J]

I like your vids. They’re informative and impart what I want to know about the books you recommend. Know that you can’t please everyone, and watchers will run you ragged with customization. On the flip side, one of the tubers I watch gives away far too much-under the guise of warnings. One picks her nose on almost every vid she does, and too many tubers to count aggravate me with their constant hair flipping/touching. Your reviews are a respite from all of that.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

I appreciate you don't my quirks

[@jiji-wr3qh]

i love your videos. great variety of boks - not just new releases, interesting video ideas. And all very natural - feels like a good friend talking about books, instead of a "book commercial".

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Appreciate that

[@MattsFantasyBookReviews]

That puppy thing is absolutely hilarious!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Yeah I might be monster 😅

[@thenerdyentrepreneur8093]

I love your channel.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thank you

[@lectumarta]

To be honest, you're a great booktuber and that you acknowledge the few mistakes you make makes you even better :P

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Aw thanks

[@The.Spookologist]

All the things you mentioned are the reasons I watch your videos. You keep it real. If I want to watch a production I'll watch Netflix. I'd rather watch a real person talk about books.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thanks for the kind words

[@printface4935]

Everything you criticized is pretty much why I like your channel! Please, don't change it up, you're the only book tuber I subscribe to.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Oh thanks

[@helgestrm9670]

Youre great at booktube. I come here for your opinion and youve rarely led me astray.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thank you

[@charlswoff]

I discovered your channel recently so I can't talk for your older content but I've never felt like you do anything *wrong*. I'd love to see a vlog style video from you (you may have done this, I haven't looked into your backlog - maybe I'm a bad viewer as opposed to you being a bad booktuber?) Either way, I really enjoy your videos and everything you have to say. I hadn't wanted to read new horror for a while until watching your videos, now I have a few on my TBR!

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Thanks